What About Winning Anything 2025?

"Everything is possible if you have enough courage."

Ginny Weasley in Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix-

 
Yes, we are finally brave enough to submit our stuff to this year's World Anvil Worldbuilding Awards. And it doesn't matter if we are nominated. If we don't try, we won't know what it would be like to win. With that in mind, this is my first year participating and I have submitted articles for five of the categories, all of which I wrote exclusively in the last year.


 

Hearts & Minds

Inzisana - Sunfestival
Tradition / Ritual | Oct 28, 2025

... commemorates the "Legend of the Eaten Sun" annually on Layida – a myth that the Layikani have been telling since the 6th millennium BEC.

Originally I just wanted to write a simple, unassuming article for the unofficial challenge from Imagica and CoolG and maybe add a few pictures. In the end, it became my biggest achievement for Worldember 2024 and I am very proud of it. Look forward to a tradition that is closely connected to the legend of the eaten sun which gives an insight into the life of the Layikani of the fire continent.

Wondrous Nature

I wrote this article last year for Summer Camp and had a lot of fun developing it. It's always interesting how paths between portals work and I'm very excited to see how my adventurers in my novel project will find their way through. Let yourself be enchanted by an illusory ecosystem. But be careful! Not everything is as rosy and fluffy as it seems at first glance.
 
Mirror cloud paths
Geographic Location | Oct 28, 2025

... for one of the fastest journeys between continents and portals, but not always entirely safe.

Myths & Legends

The Birth of the Goblins
Myth | Oct 28, 2025

What were the circumstances of the creation of the goblins of Brictealgis?

Our worlds love creation myths and where their inhabitants come from. For Elspeth's unofficial challenge, I wrote this article about the first goblins in my world. You might not notice how comforting writing can be in this article, but if you read between the lines, you might see it.

 
 

Rise of Nations

Tirvox ad Coimi - Stone Crown
Settlement | Oct 28, 2025

... the capital of Âdocôris and seat of the royal house of Mushroomy Western Meadows.

I wrote the article about the capital of the meadow goblins for the Mapril Challenge of Tillerz and it is my longest article so far. I hope that doesn't put you off, but a city with over 7000 years of history cannot be described in just a few words. In addition, you will find a few travel tips and small maps to help you explore the city.

Pillars of Progress

I've had the idea for this article since the beginning of my project, but I never imagined it would become one of my centerpieces (in the sense of high importance). I wrote it last year for summer camp as well, and have added a lot more in the last month about this uniquely created species of humans. I'm very curious to hear what you say about it.
 
Homo Elaqitanii - Elementary human
Species | Oct 28, 2025

... the superior magically gifted human, created through the integration of magical DNA by unscrupulous scientists and strict selection by a power-hungry organization.


 
I wish everyone participating in this year's WAWAs and wondering what about winning anything the best of luck in getting a nomination and maybe even more.



Cover image: The magic of competitions by Blue Fairy 74 - Midjourney-Collage

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Feb 7, 2025 16:23 by Imagica

I am so happy for you and I am sure you'll do great! Best of luck, you deserve it <3

Worldember is finally here!! Here is my pledge!
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Feb 7, 2025 18:54

Thank you very much. It would be nice to be nominated, but if not, it doesn't matter. Then I can at least say that I at least tried. And that would be a victory ;).

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Feb 7, 2025 16:54

You miss 100% of the shots you don't take. Best of luck to you in your first WAWA! It's my first, too <3

Fly high, Guardian. o7
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Feb 7, 2025 18:58

As an amateur photographer, I can only confirm this ;) and thank you very much for your encouragement.

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Feb 7, 2025 17:20 by Mochi

I'm so hopeful for you! Best of luck!! <33

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Feb 7, 2025 18:59

Thank you so much, this really means a lot to me.

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Feb 7, 2025 17:21

Best of luck for the first WAWAs you submitted something to! Those are great articles.

Enjoy Worldember 2025!
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Feb 7, 2025 19:02

Thank you for your lovely comment and no matter what the result will be, I can say I was there ;).

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Feb 11, 2025 09:24

Best of luck in your first WAWA's! You got some great entries and really got a shot at a nomination :)

Feel free to check my entries for the World Anvil Worldbuilidng Awards if you want to see what I am up to!  
Feb 15, 2025 09:32

Thank you so much, this really means a lot.

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Feb 14, 2025 13:22 by Dr Emily Vair-Turnbull

Good luck, Blue! :) Proud of you for giving it a shot this year!

Emy x
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Feb 15, 2025 09:33

Thank you very much for your encouragement ;)

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