SC Vol. 3 - Reading Wave

This year, it's hard for me to recommend any of my articles to you, because I don't really have a favorite. Of the 12 articles, 7 were based on tooltips or small mentions in other articles, and I'm happy that I've finally been able to expand on those.   Perhaps I had the most difficulty with the Order Bull of the Wise Flame, because it represents an important building block for the Fire Continent in relation to learning fire magic. But as a so-called legal document, it's unfortunately not the most enjoyable to read. Nevertheless, I'm glad I wrote it and thus took another step in the development of the Fire Continent's matriarchy.   I had the most fun writing the article about Vîma Lwgox - Shroomy-Hurley-Burley, and thanks to Imagica, I was also inspired to write my first song. Unfortunately, the English version isn't quite finished yet, but I'm already very proud of the German version, because it could really be a hit for my goblins. A big thank you also to Nightone, who was inspired to create a song based on the Metal Caps' name. You absolutely have to listen to it. You can find the link in the comments of the article.   And then there was the article about the Shal ak Esri—Mentors of the Elements for the magical training of the Homo Elaqitanii. This might end up being one of my favorite articles, even though I'll have to make some changes later in connection with the article on magical training.

For the remaining five articles, I was inspired by the prompts and mostly just wrote. I had the most fun with the Kiulúsh - Butterfly Guardians of the Air Continent. I also used the formation template for the first time, and I never would have thought it could be so easy.   Of course, symbioses play an important role in Elaqitan, and I'm a big fan of them—you could almost say that the entire world lives in a single symbiotic bubble thanks to the World Tree, or rather, the vast underground mycellium—which, of course, complicates things a bit. You don't want to keep writing the same thing. In the end, I described Limiutl - Flower Turtles for the Water Continent. Perhaps you'll find them charming, too.   And even though the final article, like the building, is not yet finished, I hope you enjoy my homage to two great artists of the 20th century and visit the Magic Brush Inn.

Bonfire Night by Dr Emily Vair-Turnbull is a wonderful ritual that invites you to sit comfortably by the fire. Are you brave enough to jump over the fire, or would you rather just enjoy a delicious caramelized apple?

Fal Nép - Tree-folk by CoolG is an enchanting species that lives in symbiosis, literally, with the flora of its surroundings. Which floral design would you prefer for your tree?

Grove of the Withering Root by Alikzander Wulfe is truly a dark place, captivating with contrasts that make you feel the chaos. Will you find it frightening, too?

Maggram by Rumengol is a magical language based on runes that can cause great harm if used improperly. I like that it's not a single spell, but the use of the language itself, which enables magic and thus possesses real power. Which rune would you most like to cast?

House Versorinn by Olarae & Astaroth Arcaine is an organization that uses clairvoyants and empaths to pull the strings in the background, thus maintaining its power for centuries and keeping its enemies at bay. The organization is described in great detail and, once again, presented with wonderful art. What psionic gift would you like to use to channel the Force?

Patterned cloaks by Callyxtus are not just simple family tartans, but here they represent the hometown of the respective Sun Elf, with the author also considering the influence and essential characteristics of heraldry. Great little drawings complement the article in a charming way. What would the tartan of your city look like?

Where the Sea Dreams of the Moon by Snow Celeste is a beautifully written article about a formation of mermaids who watch over the tides and coral reefs in the depths of the sea, each with a different role. Which guardian would you like to meet?

Prism, the Hopplume Puffletby Tillerz is a fluffy little bird that you'd love to cuddle. With its cheerful nature, it captivates an entire city and brings a smile to everyone's face. Would you also like to be gifted with some happiness?

Sun's Tan by Kwyn Marie is very unusual for a world like Evenacht, but a simple and fantastic idea for sun worship! Do you always have your sunscreen handle ready and use it?

Emperor of Cloudia and Aros by Callyxtus is another well-thought-out article in which you can practically sense the emerging conflicts, and it will certainly be interesting to see which power will ultimately bear the title. What influence does Earth's history have on the ideas of your world?

Runenkonverter by Nightone is a cool technology that converts Thaum stored in runes into kinetic energy, slowing Thaum consumption. Once it goes into mass production, it will surely become an indispensable machine that no one can be without. Would you buy a Rune Converter?

Merchant Republic of Arba by Ephraïm Boateng is a rising star on the trade's firmament, and you should definitely read the article for its well-developed history and considerations of its impact on the organization's "domestic and foreign policy"! How is trade conducted in your world?