Arc Tribune v5: The Myth-X Dawn
... on the cusp of a new beginning, the expanding horizon greets another revolution!
February Edition!
What's new~ 02/25!
Don't you ever, stop! It's the mythical return of the Story-Teller, Myth Cross (X)! As always, a new mid-monthly Newsletter comes around, bringing you the latest news and updates from Arc Sagas, right from the Bull-Pen! Before we continue, a quick word of apology to those whom I pledged! It wasn't exactly my fault, but...I'm sorry I missed World Ember!
In November, my trusted laptop stopped connecting to the Internet! Unfortunately, I had to miss World Anvil's greatest yearly event! It took some time to remedy my situation, but now I'm back and looking forward to another year! As I've renewed my membership, I'd like to thank the WA Team & Community- for World-class excellence, always!Better Luck, Next Year, Myth- X!
In this Article, I'm revealing this year's big theme and core concept! I'll also be exploring Arc Sagas as "Deluxe Fantasy"! What could this possibly mean? Read on, Reader! It's the 5th Edition of the Arc Tribune! Under the Hood
In 2024:
- Founded Story-Teller's Circle!
- Developed Basic CSS techniques!
- 200+ Total Articles! 40+ Ice Age !
- 200K+ Word Count! 1.5K Average!
- AI Asset Gallery +300 Edited Entries!
- Refined Templates & Spoilers!
- Maintained 2024 DevLog Timeline!
- Made Ice Age & Modern Age themes!
- WAWA Nominations: 2/2 Entries!
"Quality over Volume!"
In 2025:
- Advance CSS techniques!
- Refine AI Asset style & process!
- Establish a consistent work-flow!
- Revisions of existing material!
- Expand lore through Timelines!
- Focus on new Templates & Themes!
- Create Core Concepts & Mechanics!
- Define Arc Sagas as "Deluxe Fantasy"!
* Click below for recent news and updates!
Under the Hood
A Work in Progress
This month, I'm focused on making important CSS changes aimed at fixing some common bugs. If you review my Ice Age Articles, you may see this in older Articles. This month has been a revision a day on Ice Age Articles.
The idea is ensuring Theme CSS is standardized across the board. This is giving me the opportunity to review the flow of these Articles, in preparation for a Template overhaul, planned in March. I'm already getting ideas for how future Articles will look. In the meantime, the following was my To-Do List, coming back to World Anvil; now, it's a list of completed tasks!
While some of the Article revisions have been left incomplete, I will be returning to them as the project expands.
The idea is ensuring Theme CSS is standardized across the board. This is giving me the opportunity to review the flow of these Articles, in preparation for a Template overhaul, planned in March. I'm already getting ideas for how future Articles will look. In the meantime, the following was my To-Do List, coming back to World Anvil; now, it's a list of completed tasks!
While some of the Article revisions have been left incomplete, I will be returning to them as the project expands.
- Arc Sagas Master DevLog and DevLog 2025 established. Timelines track my progress.
- Home Page CSS and Modern Age Theme CSS Enhancements. New Page background (for Modern and Ice Age), enhanced for readability. Home Page was revised for language and clarity.
- Addressed issues with Spoilers, Headers, Text-Bouncing, and enhanced color palette.
- Updated Author Blurb, Profile, and In-Article Bios. New Author Profile Picture.
- Revisions on Ice Age CSS/ Articles, throughout the month.
Opinion Piece!
An Editorial Correspondence!
Inquiry! From my friend, Worldwildbuilder, Chronicles of Hysal!
Got a Question? Submit an Inquiry in the Comments!
Click below for my response!
He writes:
"How do you balance your Time between
Arc Sagas, your hobbies and occupation?"
What's your thoughts? Do you actively manage your Time? What keeps you invested, motivated? How do you manage burnout or mental blocks? Any tips or tricks you'd like to share? Feel free to respond with a Comment Below!
"How do you balance your Time between
Arc Sagas, your hobbies and occupation?"
What's your thoughts? Do you actively manage your Time? What keeps you invested, motivated? How do you manage burnout or mental blocks? Any tips or tricks you'd like to share? Feel free to respond with a Comment Below!
Editor's Response
Thank you, Worldwildbuilder, for your thought-provoking Inquiry!
First, I say often enough, "Protect your time for Writing"! Every successful Writer emphasizes this, and for good reason. It’s not about forcing yourself to write when you don’t want to- it’s about preserving Time for something that fulfills you.
Yes, writing through resistance can build discipline, but rest is just as vital. Life happens! Finding moments to decompress often leads to the best ideas. It’s like an artist stepping back from a painting- perspective sharpens creativity. Space allows inspiration to flow into storytelling and presentation.
I live by the phrase, "My Time is worth more than my Money." A solid work-life balance is essential. I’m fortunate to have a job that allows creative space, but if I didn’t, I’d ensure writing remained a priority. Setting aside an appropriate amount of Time for yourself is critical. I'm beginning to set weekly and monthly goals.
Now, I think if your goal is writing to write, then do that. You'll want to find methods for keeping yourself engaged with your own work on those days when writing is harder. My goals differ than the normal Writer; I'm also the Art Department, Designer, Developer, Marketing, Tester- I wear more than one hat. That's why when I get bogged down with one part of the project, such as writing , I move to another part for a little break or inspiration!
Arc Sagas is holistic World-building- every addition ripples into the lore and mechanics. As a large project, it takes Time, but I accepted that when I embraced writing and World-building as my purpose. It wasn't going to happen in a day, which is why active task management and fluid, adaptable goals keep me aligned, even when I’m not actively building.
Finally, when you're not writing, don’t beat yourself up! Instead, open up! Take an opportunity to allow inspiration to find you! This is the perfect Time to revisit your passions or explore something new. It's called a "balance" because you do other things, not as a Writer- but to be yourself! You’re not a Writer because you’ve written- you’re a Writer because you choose to be, every time you pick up the pen. Making that choice defines you. Love and trust the evolving process.
First, I say often enough, "Protect your time for Writing"! Every successful Writer emphasizes this, and for good reason. It’s not about forcing yourself to write when you don’t want to- it’s about preserving Time for something that fulfills you.
Yes, writing through resistance can build discipline, but rest is just as vital. Life happens! Finding moments to decompress often leads to the best ideas. It’s like an artist stepping back from a painting- perspective sharpens creativity. Space allows inspiration to flow into storytelling and presentation.
I live by the phrase, "My Time is worth more than my Money." A solid work-life balance is essential. I’m fortunate to have a job that allows creative space, but if I didn’t, I’d ensure writing remained a priority. Setting aside an appropriate amount of Time for yourself is critical. I'm beginning to set weekly and monthly goals.
Now, I think if your goal is writing to write, then do that. You'll want to find methods for keeping yourself engaged with your own work on those days when writing is harder. My goals differ than the normal Writer; I'm also the Art Department, Designer, Developer, Marketing, Tester- I wear more than one hat. That's why when I get bogged down with one part of the project, such as writing , I move to another part for a little break or inspiration!
Arc Sagas is holistic World-building- every addition ripples into the lore and mechanics. As a large project, it takes Time, but I accepted that when I embraced writing and World-building as my purpose. It wasn't going to happen in a day, which is why active task management and fluid, adaptable goals keep me aligned, even when I’m not actively building.
Finally, when you're not writing, don’t beat yourself up! Instead, open up! Take an opportunity to allow inspiration to find you! This is the perfect Time to revisit your passions or explore something new. It's called a "balance" because you do other things, not as a Writer- but to be yourself! You’re not a Writer because you’ve written- you’re a Writer because you choose to be, every time you pick up the pen. Making that choice defines you. Love and trust the evolving process.
M-X-C-T-S-T
Feature Presentation
This month is an unofficial challenge held by Demongrey of Million Islands!
A dedicated, relentless World-Builder who writes a single Article every day, Demongrey challenges you, in the month of March, to do the same! The goal is:
1 Article per day for 31 Days!
Earn prize badges from Jontaro of Oniran and myself! Keep in mind: this is an endurance run! Be kind and prepare now! Set some serious goals!
A dedicated, relentless World-Builder who writes a single Article every day, Demongrey challenges you, in the month of March, to do the same! The goal is:
1 Article per day for 31 Days!
Earn prize badges from Jontaro of Oniran and myself! Keep in mind: this is an endurance run! Be kind and prepare now! Set some serious goals!
Participation Badge
By Myth-X
Completion Badge
By Jontaro
Tips & Tricks
Demongrey's Tips
In regards to completing his Challenge, Demongrey offers:- Have a Plan. It helps to know what you’re going to write today, tomorrow, and the day after. Plan details ahead; then when you sit down to write you have something to start with.
- Keep it simple. You’re here to write today; not format, edit, proofread, or design. All of that can be done after you hit word count. Write First.
- Don’t stress. It’s not set in stone; it’s all changeable later. In many ways the point of daily writing isn’t even the output; it’s the Practice. You write every day to get better at writing. It’s great- a sign that practice pays off.
Myth X' Tricks
In regards to completing the challenge, I'd like to offer:- Protect your Time! Make sure you're setting aside Time each day for Writing. Setting goals and having strong boundaries helps! Give yourself Time & Space to create your own Success!
- Preparation meets Opportunity! Been considering ideas? Now's your chance to Draft them! Focus on task; new ideas can go on to become new Articles!
- Accept low-risk, high-reward World-Building! Find some fine details in your setting to draw inspiration! Then, expand your own ideas! Read others' work for inspiration too! As always, I ask, "Why not?", Arc Sagas?
An Article Branch is a grouping of Articles that work together to tell a Story. You can expand on your own ideas by considering these in relationship to each other. Article branches to consider when writing new Articles:
- Law
- Spell
- Condition
- Tradition
- Myth
- Character
- Item (Relic)
- Document (Prose)
- Material
- Item
- Vehicle
- Technology
- Settlement
- Location
- Building
- Rank & Title
Question! Question!
"Everyone has a hidden tale. Even tools have a story for those who interpret their secret language. People, too, conceal their secrets."
Here's an invitation to join the conversation! I have an Inquiry for you! Click below!
Question! Question!
What's 1 repeating Theme in your work & stories?
- What is that one motif or Theme that continues to emerge in your writing? What new methods do you use to express your Theme?
Have you noticed a pattern?
- Common Themes appearing in your work isn't unusual! A continual theme in Arc Sagas is, "Nothing is ever as it seems!" Always more! What about you?
How do you connect or relate to your writing?
- What inspires you? Are you one who writes for others, writes to express, writes with purpose, or writes to inform? Have you crafted/ defined your style? What makes you love it? Do you? Love it, that is?
- Synthesizing each, I'm an ambiverted artist; I do it for myself and others. I enjoy the social aspect, to communicate and convey, and the story-telling!
I also like imaginative fiction!
Provide a Response or your own Inquiry in the Comments below!
Tales from the Ice Age
Twice Ptolla's size, she readied the icy spear. "I need to know- what is happening to me, Ancestor?" Without hesitation, the Giantess lunged...
Titanothage
This Condition is the magical contagion that caused Giants in the World of Pathon. Instead of Death, Titanothage extended Life, but at what cost? Those afflicted were feared and isolated from loved ones.Article includes the story of Ptolla the Brave, which illustrates the emotional impact this contagion had on early Cultures. Learn more about this mysterious affliction!
Poke the Slime!
Volume #05!
Arc Tribune is a Newsletter, bringing you updates from Arc Sagas, and my friends, the Story-Teller's Circle! Posted globally for WA Community!
Dawn of a New Era
Included in this Newsletter, we got:
- Under the Hood! Sneak Peeks!
- Opinion Piece! Letters to the Editor!
- Questions! For you, Reader!
- Prompt Proposals! Invigorating!
- ... and plenty More! Happy Scrolling!
Prompt Proposals
Prompts submitted later to World Anvil! Access initial and submitted entries! Share Prompt Responses in the Comments!
Prompt 1
- 1) Love is universal. Defying limits and differences, love connects and unifies. Who is considered the greatest romantic in your setting? What is their story? A timeless tale or tragedy? Why are they considered a symbol of pure love and what defines that in your setting?
Prompt for a new Character! Expands through Document, Myth, Prose or more Characters!
Prompt 2
- 2) Does your Magic system work on Laws? Do they bend physics; space or Time? Or are there anomalies of the World that create their own rules of reality? Hone in on your Magic system and discuss the finer qualities!
Prompt for a new Law- Natural or Metaphysical! Could be expanded with Conditions or Spells!
Prompt 3
- 3) Bitter medicine in the wilds, apothecary alchemists, or a back alley doctor's office, where do people receive their healing? Lagoons of recovery, a medical guild, or sacred retreats apply! How valuable- and reliable- are healing centers in your setting?
Prompt for new Location! Could expand through plant Species, medical Organization, or Rank & Title!
Prompt 4
- 4) Who is the deity of Love in your setting? How are they represented within the Culture that reveres them? Perhaps they focus on an aspect of Love, such as Hera's jealousy, or Aphrodite's unnatural beauty. Or, perhaps this aspect of Love embodies all love.
Prompt for new Location! Could expand through plant Species, medical Organization, or Rank & Title!
Archives
* Arc Sagas Highlights, Recent Revisions, and Top Articles!
A Three Premium Selection!
A Three Premium Selection!
Location
This Article features Inspector Court and Coroner LaCross, two intriguing characters in the Arc-verse!
Building
An Article about Bath Houses and the Cultures that built them!
Material
A useful Material, learn how Folk crafted clothing from Spider's Silk!
MYTH X CROSS
"What is 'Arc Sagas'?"
Arc Sagas is an evolving D20 TTRPG System, a series of Novels, and video games, using Kadokawa's RPG Maker. A solo indie development, it is an ambitious "Deluxe Fantasy", promising a variety of story-driven experiences. Immersive history and rich lore are waiting to be explored, in the marvelous World of Pathon and beyond!
If you Like what you see, consider following along!
Find out what Arc Sagas has in stock for you!
Story-Teller's Circle
We're a dynamic Discord community of self-driven Anvilites! STC is a safe, secure space for your content and ideas, as we seek to provide an enriching environment for supporting Writer's goals! Curious about joining? Let me know in the Comments!
Thank you very much for the numerous tips - I am very excited to read more
Thank you, Blue Fairy! *^^* I hope you found it enjoyable! I'm already considering what I'll do for next month! I love thinking about people's questions and how they relate to my own journey! If you have any questions or inquiries you'd like considered, let me know! I'll feature it in next month's Opinion Piece! : D Sincerely, thanks for following!
Thanks, I'll get back to you ;) and you're very welcome. It's always nice to hear ideas and thoughts from others that can help me improve.