Inktober 2019 Day 4: Freeze

Today's Prompt:

An unnatural phenomena blankets the land in cold.

 

A bolt of frost cast as a spell from an outstretched hand.

 

A godsend technology which holds the cold at bay, or which ensures it.

   

Our relationship with the freezing cold is a mixed one, is it the same in your world?

— Ademal
 
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Master MGatta
Oct 4, 2019 13:02

There's nothing like a frozen cave to keep food fresh...

Master MGatta
Oct 4, 2019 13:23

There seems to be an issue with my block links, so you can find my article here

Master Endrise
Oct 4, 2019 13:04

A frozen Underdark, complete with undead monsters!

Niflhellir
Geographic Location | Nov 27, 2019

The frozen underground of Nõrdlann.

Visandar the Unliving
Oct 4, 2019 13:07 by Visandar the Unliving

The freezing wastes of Northrime are home to the almost russian dwarves of Gishgarack and their frozen fortress Fort Freezingrad   https://www.worldanvil.com/w/telekmil-visandar-the-unliving/a/fort-freezingrad-article

Tindall42
Oct 4, 2019 13:44

instrument of the chaotic and violent Divine known as Braster, the Elemhorn was "instrument"al in creating the forces of the elements, including freezing cold.   https://www.worldanvil.com/w/blomaria-tindall42/a/elemhorn-article

Mirvedar
Oct 4, 2019 14:22

The Ice Keepers of the Nomadic tribes of the eastern deserts: https://www.worldanvil.com/w/world-of-harja-mirvedar/a/ice-keeper-article

Councilor of the Inner Sanctum RiverFang
Oct 4, 2019 14:56

Frozen Soul
Condition | Jan 31, 2023

The Frozen Soul seems to be something that is tied to the Harrowing, but no one can be sure as others in Káto, far deeper than the light reachers, have been struck with it.

Co-creator of the fantasy worlds Isekai & Seireitei
Co-creator of the TTRPG System Storybook
Heliopath
Oct 4, 2019 15:15 by Heliopath

A creature that hunts its prey by freezing them with magic!

Draosilian Bonesplitter
Species | Oct 6, 2019

A deadly creature that hunts its prey by freezing them with magic.

Exalted Councilor of the Inner Sanctum hellay
Oct 4, 2019 15:16 by Julien P

Songes draconiques
Physical / Metaphysical Law | Jun 11, 2024

Les Dragons célestes rêvent du Monde dont ils sont originaires et cela s’immisce petit à petit dans le Monde.

After Death and undeath, some dreaming... still in french ;)

spacetrash
Oct 4, 2019 15:22 by Low-Life in High Orbit

Day 4: Stuck in the ice

Exalted Councilor of the Inner Sanctum WantedHero
Oct 4, 2019 15:59 by Jaime Buckley

Awesome!

JAIME BUCKLEY
Storyteller, Cartoonist,..pretty awesome friend =)
Subscribe to Life of Fiction to see the live results of all this worldbuilding.
spacetrash
Oct 5, 2019 21:45 by Low-Life in High Orbit

Thanks!

Exalted Councilor of the Inner Sanctum WantedHero
Oct 4, 2019 15:57 by Jaime Buckley

Day Four: Freeze ...and the story continues to unfold (muahahahAHAHAHA!)   https://www.worldanvil.com/w/wantedhero/a/30-days-of-darkness-article#freeze   or  

30 Days of Darkness
Generic article | Oct 6, 2021

When Dax went missing, no one could find him. Not even the great Morphiophelius. He now shares his story in an exclusive interview with Höbin Luckyfeller.

JAIME BUCKLEY
Storyteller, Cartoonist,..pretty awesome friend =)
Subscribe to Life of Fiction to see the live results of all this worldbuilding.
Exalted Councilor of the Inner Sanctum WantedHero
Oct 4, 2019 16:01 by Jaime Buckley

JAIME BUCKLEY
Storyteller, Cartoonist,..pretty awesome friend =)
Subscribe to Life of Fiction to see the live results of all this worldbuilding.
Dylonishere123
Oct 4, 2019 16:12 by R. Dylon Elder

Universal Vengeance
Physical / Metaphysical Law | Oct 5, 2019

A rare universal malady that is fueled by the hate of reality itself.

Sage Rynn19
Oct 4, 2019 16:46 by Wendy Vlemings (Rynn19)

Lindiwa Mountain Range
Geographic Location | Jul 9, 2021

A mountain range in northern Eghea. It connects West and East Eghea.

Author of Ealdwyll, a fantasy world full of mystery.
TheDumbOwl
Oct 4, 2019 17:35 by Alex (TheDumbOwl)

You need a strong will to master bakemancing. Mainly because it's cold as hell in.. well.. Kold.  

The struggle of the bakemancers by TheDumbOwl (Me)

Sage Oneriwien
Oct 4, 2019 18:50 by Damion

Hoarus
Geographic Location | May 22, 2024

The Realm of Hoarfrost

Primary author of the NobleDark, Fantasy setting Realms of Ravare.
Fabled Legend milladamen
Oct 4, 2019 18:57 by Camilla S

This needs work, but at least I got to start an article I should've done ages ago.

Elemental Magic
Physical / Metaphysical Law | Oct 12, 2024

Lenosallose
Oct 4, 2019 19:09 by Lenosallose

The Eye of Fre-Eze
Item | Feb 10, 2020

A Divine Artifact that was the cause of a would-be eternal winter, found in a great hall surrounded by ice statues in mid-panic..

Journeyman Travakh
Oct 4, 2019 19:10

Wizard's Cold Comestibles
Building / Landmark | Oct 4, 2019

Exalted Councilor of the Inner Sanctum Vazdimet
Oct 4, 2019 19:10 by Morgan Biscup

Nothing too fancy today.

Refrigeration
Technology / Science | Nov 21, 2019

Refrigeration allows for the cooling or even freezing of areas and items, providing comfort or a means of preservation, especially in hot areas.

Lead Author of Vazdimet.
Necromancy is a Wholesome Science.
thesamuraiman
Oct 4, 2019 19:15 by Gary

https://www.worldanvil.com/w/exile-thesamuraiman/a/black-ice-brotherhood-article

Exalted Councilor of the Inner Sanctum tjtrewin
Oct 4, 2019 19:34 by TJ Trewin

Black Bear Ridge

Black Bear Ridge
Geographic Location | Oct 7, 2023

A mountain ridge in the cold south region of Ursur that resembles a great bear when the snow melts.

Journals of Yesteryear


Follow me on Bluesky for more pixel art :D
AP.
Oct 4, 2019 20:12 by AP.

Heffé
Oct 4, 2019 20:46 by Heffé

The Ring: Frozen

IbbyWondrous
Oct 4, 2019 20:51 by Ariel Webster

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Inktober Day 4 - Freeze by Ibby Wondrous

Zeke Lionhart
Oct 4, 2019 21:22 by Luiz Henrique P. de Carvalho

Frostfire Fridge

Solving the problems of food conservation, the Frostfire Refrigerator makes use of the Runeforging Usage of Rune Magic to enhance objects for various applications technology to keep an insulated box cold for an indefinite amount of time.

Journeyman cacklingstumps
Oct 4, 2019 21:26

https://www.worldanvil.com/world/species/b63b64a3-9dc9-486b-9e7f-fb3c8455244e/edit

Master Darkseid
Oct 4, 2019 21:28

Chilling Claw

Master rudysb9
Oct 4, 2019 22:09

https://www.worldanvil.com/w/mudewei-rudysb9/a/ice-storm-article

MxMarmite
Oct 4, 2019 23:06 by Kai Moore-Austen

The Crystal Mines of Largen hold untold mysteries in the harsh frozen terrain. http://worldanvil.com/w/northmarsh-mxmarmite/a/the-crystal-mines-of-largen-article

Councilor of the Inner Sanctum shyredfox
Oct 4, 2019 23:15 by Amy Winters-Voss

Freezing Potion
Spell | Jul 6, 2024

A silvery blue liquid, that freezes to the surface it contacts upon impact.

Author of the Liminal Chronicles urban fantasy series | Author Website
Kelissana
Oct 4, 2019 23:25 by Kelissana Eralyn

kaileid0scope
Oct 4, 2019 23:54 by Kai

Almighty Deity Barron
Oct 5, 2019 00:34 by Barron

Gravedigger Mole Worms
Species | Jun 4, 2024

A small mole species native to the glaciers of Jhoutai. They get their name from the pitfalls they dig to capture their prey.

Wanna see some good articles? Of course you do.

Showcase
Generic article | Jun 30, 2023
SocialSam
Oct 5, 2019 01:59

A series of unfortunate events led to the worst scrap of a battle the War of The Frost ever saw!

The Battle of Corman Hill
Military Conflict | Oct 5, 2019

Twangyflame0
Oct 5, 2019 02:21

Varg the Glacier
Character | Oct 4, 2019

Venerable Master Ilyena_Sylph
Oct 5, 2019 02:58

camercla
Oct 5, 2019 02:59 by theTraveler

The Silent Wastes
Geographic Location | May 12, 2020

The frozen tundra region north of Gelland.

AnzBananz
Oct 5, 2019 03:28 by Anna

Ampithere
Species | Oct 5, 2019

A feathered dragon-like reptile from the frozen north

Master Asmo
Oct 5, 2019 03:51 by Asmod

https://www.worldanvil.com/w/shadowland-asmo/a/making-icefoam-article

MappingDragon
Oct 5, 2019 04:00 by MappingDragon

Rekkiran
Condition | Oct 5, 2019

Grandmaster studiomnivorous
Oct 5, 2019 04:12 by M Kelley

A snapt twig, a sudden move, and here, you are surrounded... 4:31 [Freeze]

4:31 [Freeze]
4:31 [Freeze] by M Kelley

TheZiv
Oct 5, 2019 04:25 by Jordan Blythe

Frozen Crossing
Geographic Location | Oct 5, 2019

subtletylost
Oct 5, 2019 04:28 by Amara King

The Ice Magi of the Varri might leave you frozen in more than just fear, but we don't know for sure since no one returns alive.

The Varri of the Frozen Seas
Organization | Oct 5, 2019

Mysterious Ice Magi of Southern Kevanti, Pirates mostly, but also unofficially officially a navy.

Exalted Councilor of the Inner Sanctum lengna
Oct 5, 2019 05:02 by Confused Soup

Benudej Zoa
its double frozen just for freeze!

~Confused Soup
Incaseofgrace
Oct 5, 2019 05:16 by Grace Gittel Lewis

Another sketch today, couldn't fit "freeze" into the articles I reworked! https://twitter.com/timespool/status/1180335410616000512?s=20

Eternal Grandmaster Ian Eiriksson
Oct 5, 2019 05:34

Cranberry Haze
Item | Oct 5, 2019

Sage Tiirikka
Oct 5, 2019 06:33 by Tiirikka

Freeze! This is the mage police!

Paralyzing Manacles
Item | Oct 4, 2019

Sometimes used to dangerous criminals and strong casters, Paralyzing manacles can save countless lives. They can, also, in the wrong hands be very dangerous. Caution is advised.

Can I have a cookie? | Come and snoop around Melyria
AzraelThanatos
Oct 5, 2019 06:41 by Azra Hawthorne

A lost keep frozen to time with only one inhabitant. https://www.worldanvil.com/w/zodia-accapia-azraelthanatos/a/the-lost-keep-article

lunalapanda
Oct 5, 2019 07:53 by Atena Luna

Eternal Winter
Physical / Metaphysical Law | Oct 5, 2019

lunalapanda
Oct 5, 2019 08:03 by Atena Luna

Exalted Councilor of the Inner Sanctum Vertixico
Oct 5, 2019 08:09 by Vertixico

Coldroom
Technology / Science | Oct 5, 2019

A room to magically keep stuff cold

Welcome to Ekozia!
Sage Catoblepon
Oct 5, 2019 10:56 by Catoblepon

I completely forgot to post this yesterday. I’ve done a thing! https://www.worldanvil.com/w/daeliha-catoblepon/a/coldbitter-article

Visit Iphars, Shattered & Vaelis Arin.

WE is upon us! Check my hub for WE 2025

Kirileia
Oct 5, 2019 12:52

So... I'm incredibly intelligent and perceptive and I 100% haven't been posting what I've written in the comments of the prompt page (though they are on the discord). Which means that I'm going to go back and fix that, yay me. Anywho, here is my take on this prompt. Bloodchill

Palesa
Oct 5, 2019 15:59

https://www.worldanvil.com/w/zandagor-palesa/a/oigharc-article

Master ImoenKim
Oct 5, 2019 16:25 by Imoen Kim

Better late than never:  

Journeyman discworldfan
Oct 5, 2019 16:51

Motionless Spells
Spell | Oct 5, 2019

Master DarkTsuyoi
Oct 5, 2019 17:16

The Spine

Journeyman EmmaLindhagen
Oct 5, 2019 18:01

Icewyrm Isle
Geographic Location | Oct 9, 2019

Exalted Councilor of the Inner Sanctum Dhelian
Oct 5, 2019 19:00 by Mihkel Rand

Verti Vertinan
Character | Oct 5, 2019

Verti Vertinan was a troublesome man who was exiled from his hometown. He became known as an explorer, but that career path had also led to his demise.

Creator of Lethea and Pekkola

Maker of Maps
Journeyman NorthWhiteWolf
Oct 5, 2019 20:47

Had some trouble brainstorming, so I just made an article for an Ice Storm. https://www.worldanvil.com/w/andraous-northwhitewolf/a/ice-storm-article?preview=1

motorthud
Oct 6, 2019 01:02 by Andrew Daly

Have you ever been in a dentist's office and, upon hearing your name called, froze up?

Inktober IV: Freeze
Generic article | Oct 6, 2019

Journeyman Zendrelax
Oct 6, 2019 08:19

https://www.worldanvil.com/w/the-body-divine-zendrelax/a/zhalov-thul-article

Sloqush
Oct 6, 2019 12:45 by Sloqush

Mellow Ice
Item | Oct 6, 2019

Cubes of frozen sand that turn into tasty liquids once chewed.

Venerable Grandmaster Isaac Thompson
Oct 6, 2019 14:33 by Isaac A. Thompson

Frozen in fear or confusion? Yes! (popped in a spoiler because of blood, probably unnecessary but I thought I'd be careful <3)

Show spoiler
Inktober 4 - Freeze by Isaac Thompson

Writer of Tiyu Amara, and The Last Line
Grandmaster Revyera
Oct 6, 2019 19:58

A short story about a place frozen in time.

Where everything came to a stop
Prose | Dec 18, 2025

Venerable Grandmaster ninne124
Oct 6, 2019 20:02

https://www.worldanvil.com/w/dark-fall-ninne124/a/thermal-magic-article  

Grab your hammer and go worldbuild! :3
Your1 Nightmare
Oct 6, 2019 22:29 by Jacob Waterman

Inspired by the Wendigo

Kjot Hatid
Species | Oct 6, 2019

The cold claims even the mightiest warriors

Aria Grill
Oct 7, 2019 07:11 by Aria Grill

Gonna yeet this here before I forget

Inktober Day 4 - Snow Elf Ice Spell
Spell | Oct 13, 2019

Eternal Grandmaster Hanhula
Oct 7, 2019 13:07 by Han

Jäätta
Settlement | Oct 19, 2023

Once a bustling jewel of the North, the frozen city of Jäätta now only holds the trapped souls of its revenant owners...


welcome to my signature! check out istralar!
Grandmaster EvaTheDM
Oct 9, 2019 13:57

Day 4: Freeze

Sage Innokha
Oct 10, 2019 18:18 by Victoria Stone

Inktober19' #4: Dustin Barker

Journeyman SilverDragon
Oct 11, 2019 01:43 by Silver

Tilandrial's take on the aurora borealis:   The Dancing Lights

abruptlymystic
Oct 11, 2019 19:26

Butcher's Pass
Building / Landmark | Oct 11, 2019

temporallyTranscendental
Oct 14, 2019 14:33

What’s more freezing than ice? The hands of the people who carve it!

Snow Sector Ice Carving Contest (IT ‘19)
Tradition / Ritual | Oct 14, 2019

BenReilly
Oct 15, 2019 00:04 by Eric Ehlers

Day 4: Freeze

Eternal Grandmaster Regulus_Vaikyn
Oct 16, 2019 14:56

A year of frozen land sparks one of the largest humanitarian efforts in Alorean history. The White Year

BasicDragon
Oct 17, 2019 05:33 by Dragon

Shaved ice
Item | Oct 17, 2019

BrokenJac
Oct 17, 2019 20:58 by Jacob Billings

Another spell for another prompt. A spell used for power and aesthetic spells, it is the second most common Ice Magic spell.

Winter Wind
Spell | Oct 17, 2019

Eternal Grandmaster A Lambent Eye
Oct 21, 2019 11:31

Water ice is a beloved dessert, but beware: you might catch a cold!

Water Ice
Item | Oct 26, 2019

Master Dr Jimothy
Oct 21, 2019 20:14 by Jimmy Shrekson

https://www.worldanvil.com/w/chg2Fcentral-human-gov27t-22where-we-at-and-how-we-at-here3F22-dr-jimothy/a/28freeze29-a-chilly-day-on-zeus-2-article?preview=1

MightyLemur
Oct 22, 2019 02:43 by Drew Peppley

https://www.worldanvil.com/w/solstice-mightylemur/a/trynniss-grip-article

Grandmaster TechnoNomadic
Oct 23, 2019 12:35 by Techno

Age of the Ice Serpent
Physical / Metaphysical Law | Dec 10, 2025

Grandmaster WDMichael
Oct 24, 2019 04:57 by WDMichael

Irial the Frosted Elemental Magnate of Ice
Character | Dec 28, 2019

Journeyman Pookas Kreations
Oct 26, 2019 17:47 by Melissa White

Day 4: Freeze I added new info to the top sidebar on my Orichulum (creation process) article for this post. https://www.worldanvil.com/w/aquatica-homebrew-pookas-kreations/a/oriculum-article

Mishralalayana
Oct 29, 2019 20:03

So not original. Deadly winter. Well, I did write something happening in winter in the Cold Case challenge, might as well write about winter in its own right too.   https://www.worldanvil.com/w/please-refrain-from-looking-mishralalayana/a/winter-article?preview=1

Master WillowRiver
Oct 30, 2019 05:39

Snowy barren wasteland anyone?

Yvesland
Organization | Feb 19, 2020

TriBoHn
Oct 31, 2019 22:21

The Frozen Spirit

Venerable Grandmaster Snake__Venom
Nov 1, 2019 08:06 by Snake Venom

We associate freezing with ice

by Snake__Venom

Councilor of the Inner Sanctum strixxline
Nov 1, 2019 15:20 by Polina "Line" Arteev

Enchantment: Frostwalker's Grace
Spell | Nov 1, 2019

WorldEmber is coming...
Seek a new dawn, in Malkora!
Craft a bright new world, in Ayun Sovos!
Venerable Master ChaosTearKitsune
Nov 1, 2019 15:38 by Terry-Lynn L

https://www.instagram.com/p/B3U7uI-H_4o/ Freeze!

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