Week 1: Change
✔ Assignment 1: Consider what kind of changes would fit in with your world's themes, genre, and other foundational points.
The transitions mostly in this are on a global geopolitical scale.
✔ Assignment 2: Based on this, decide how many prompts you'll go for during Summer Camp. Then, download the pledge document and fill it accordingly!
I'm going to try to get through as much as I can. Aim for the stars.
✔ Assignment 3: Get your categories and tags organized!
I think I'm fortunate in that a lot of my stuff is already tagged, but I should overhaul the tags at some point soon.
✔ Assignment 4: Take a look at your meta, primer, and any other high-level document and update it according to the current state of your world.
Done and dusted.
Week 2: Refuge
✔ Assignment 1: Consider what kinds of refuge would fit in with your world's themes, genre, and other foundational points.
The Great Trees would fit this. As would the Great Library.
✔ Assignment 2: Find a community—whether that’s our Discord server, Facebook Group, your RPG or friend group, or something else.
Still working on this one... I'm picky.
✔ Assignment 3: Find ways to improve styling and layout in your world!
Figured out how to adjust image block sizes.
✔ Assignment 4: If you’re a CSS wizard, maybe take the time now to give it a polish!
Oh. Yeah. I am not good at CSS.
Week 3: Belief
Assignment 1: Consider what kind of beliefs would fit in with your world's themes, genre, and other foundational points.
I need to expand the pantheon, but so far we've got Amaria and The Gnarled One.
Assignment 2: Create a bank of inspirations! Quotes, music, description of experiences and shower thoughts, etc.
I have a channel in my discord where I dump inspiration, and a tag on my Tumblr.
Assignment 3: Find art and pictures that inspire you, and grab a map if you don't have one (and need one).
My map is hard copy so uh...
Assignment 4: Check your inspirations again. Are they still relevant? Can you find any that better represent the current state of your project?
Definitely still relevant???
Week 4: Decay
Assignment 1: Consider what kind of decay would fit in with your world's themes, genre, and other foundational points.
Assignment 2: If you like special tea when you write, stock up for a month. Tidy your office, make a “do not disturb” sign, and think about any other last-minute strategies to optimize your writing space and time!
...Bold of you to assume I have a writing space.
Assignment 3: Review your world homepage to hook potential readers!
Hiraeth is a realm where the mundane and the magical intertwine, where ancient bloodlines and old magic shape destinies. This world, steeped in history and myth, is defined by its vibrant landscapes and intricate power dynamics. From the sun-dappled forests of Kynevyn to the bustling port cities of the Southern Seas, Hiraeth's beauty is both enchanting and treacherous. Its diverse inhabitants, from noble Fae with nature-bound abilities to skilled Nymph sailors, navigate a world where every shadow holds a secret and every alliance can shift like the tides.
At the heart of Hiraeth's conflicts lies the struggle for power and identity. Kingdoms vie for control, with the corrupt forces of Priok and Coteron spreading their influence like a blight. Against this backdrop, two souls wrestle with their destinies. Deryn, a faerie prince with the ability to command nature, flees from those who seek to overtake his kingdom. His journey aboard the Titan's Wake, under the command of the enigmatic Jael, becomes a quest not only for survival but for reclaiming his birthright. Jael, with his golden eyes and hidden past, harbors his own secrets and a forgotten history he has yet to uncover.
Hiraeth's magic is as diverse as its people, with ancient rituals and powerful enchantments shaping the world. Amidst these wonders, the Great Library of Mithra stands as a beacon of knowledge, its vast archives guarded by the Third Scribes who wield the power to record all.
The narrative of Hiraeth is driven by themes of self-discovery, love, and rebellion. Deryn and Jael's relationship unfolds against a backdrop of political intrigue and cultural clashes, challenging preconceived notions of identity and duty. As they navigate their growing feelings for each other, they must also unite disparate groups to stand against their common enemies. Their journey is fraught with internal and external struggles, from grappling with unexpected reveals to facing relentless pursuers. The stakes are high, and the cost of failure is steep.
In Hiraeth, every character's path is a tapestry woven with threads of sacrifice, loyalty, and defiance. The world pulses with the rhythms of nature and the echoes of ancient power, beckoning readers into a story where the fight for justice and the quest for love are inseparable. It is a land where the past and present collide, where heroes rise from unexpected places, and where the bonds forged in adversity hold the power to reshape the fate of kingdoms old and new.
Assignment 4: Take a look at your author profile and pillar articles on your world and polish them!
Hey look, I've got an author profile now.
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