Tales of Aran'sha - Summer Chronicles
What wasn't different this year were the incredible articles you all wrote. So, after some short word from myself, lets dive right into your incredible works.
So, this year I had an accountability buddy again - and it was a blast! Working for a whole month alongside and with Imagica was incredible and helped me putting out some of my best works (and I got sneak peaks on Imagicas articles, which was a super exciting thing). So, big shoutout to Imagica- you're one of a kind!
If you ever felt the need for input or company while writing, I highly recommend starting with finding an accountability buddy. But enough about me, this is about you all! Lets wander the bazaar of wonders you people created this summer- we will certainly find some great deals here. Lets browse the markets and find something exciting, wonderful and strange.
(A small sidenote - if a follow button is missing it means you are already a follower of this world - thank you for supporting the author!)
Wonders of Despair
Where peril lurks in shadows wrought
Bees, not the bees
Inspiration for myself: Take some inspiration from this on loaction design - including the GM Info section
The long ascent
I fell in love with this terrifying place from the first line - and so will you probably, so without further ado, I will let Solstice's words speak for themselves:
"The road to Dead Mountain is not a path, it is a sentence. The moment your eyes rise to its blackened crown, it knows you. The moment your foot touches its cursed stone, it marks you."
Inspiration for myself: Taking notes how to keep longer location articles interesting
Fateful encounters
Wandering the worlds, you will meet many things
A hymn to despair
"They offer everything, and take only what you are willing to give them."
Such starts one of my favorite articles I've on worldanvil and its written by none other than the incredible Imagica. The world of Crux Umbra is a harsh and unforgiving place, but there is a glimmer of hope in this article - and the ending gives me goosebumps every time I read it. Glorious CSS and article design, incredible writing - this is one you don't want to miss out on.
Inspiration for myself: Creating the right atmosphere for my articles
Stars in the eternal night
Sea creatures are favorites of mine, and this one is nothing but incredibly written. Demongrey takes you out on a journey to meet a true terror of the deep, from its humble beginnings to its final form. The added tales of survivors are just icing on the cake of this incredible article.
Inspiration for myself: Taking notes how to incorporate real life species inspirations into my worlds
A thousand tales and more
Storytellers are close to my heart and these I couldn't leave out.
Every star has a story.
Inspiration for myself: Sometimes the magic lies in the small things
In every thread a memory; in every knot a story
This piece of clothing is well deserving of its own article - and I think the color scheme and art here are gorgeous picks too.. Imagica tells us a tale of memories made manifest. Its a tale of wonders and stories and I wouldn't miss it for the world.I n case you wondered why Imagica is here again: both worlds of Imagica had incredible articles this year and I couldn't pick at all.
Inspiration for myself: A storyteller artifact or guild would be great additions
A taste of worlds
A taste of wonder and strangeness
Aquatic Delights
Inspiration for myself: Think outside the box and the environment people live in.
DO NOT eat the tongue raw. Unless you hate your soul.
The tongue of the murmbel is equal parts fever dream, nightmare and...delicious? This tale by Lou had me hungering for more...but does it really exist? Come and find out..
Inspiration for myself: Witness testimonies are great storyteller tools
At the end of the rainbow
Rainbows, golden cookies and blessings of good fortune. What's not to like? This origin story by Blue Fairy 74 will take you on a delicious journey full of wonder. It reminded me so much of the fairy tales of my childhood (in language, style and tone) that I couldn't pass this one up.
Inspiration for myself: Don't forget your childhood can be inspiration too
Best Newcomers
Precious finds, these mostly unknown but fantastic worlds do not have many followers (yet).
Care for a bowl?
I love food articles (you might have noticed) and this one is no exception - it describes a simple dish, but the recipe and the gorgeous art by Byebrows will make your mouth water. I was suprised this world had only a few followers - I can't wait to see more of this.
Inspiration for myself: A picture tells a thousand tales
The stillness of glass, frozen in time
This article sparked my imagination from the first line: A city frozen in an instant, besieged by plants all around - who could leave that mystery alone? What happened here, what wonder would it be to wander its streets? chairlegcharlie wrote a tale that really stuck with me and Im dying to find out what happened there. Really recommend checking out the world of Hungry plains - for some odd reason it had not a single follower yet, so lets give it some love.
Inspiration for myself: Make the reader imagine your tale
Summertales from Aran'sha
Lastly, these are the tales I enjoyed writing the most about - take a seat, a sweetened tea and join me on my journeys.
Thanks for including my starfish, and for introducing me to some new and delightful worlds!