The Prelacy of Middenmark - WorldEmber Pledge 2024

Welcome, Readers

Let the preprations begin!

As I prepare for WorldEmber 2024 this December, I'd like to extend a warm welcome to both new and longtime members of our adventure. To the readers, though you may be few, you provide the fuel that keeps me writing!
Last year, I achieved the community goal of 10,000 words. This year, I'm raising the bar with a personal goal of 15,000 words of original world-building throughout December. It's an ambitious target, one that will challenge my consistency and creativity.

Focus Areas for This Year

For those familiar with my world, you’ll know I rarely have a set plan or direction. How, then, do I decide on a focus when I have no idea where Season 3 of the Prelacy will take us? Simple: I don’t know—and that's the thrill of it!

However, there are some areas I’m sure to explore, no matter where our adventures lead:
  • Session Reports
  • Items created in play
  • Recaps of each session
  • Carousing outcomes (Shadowdark special!)
  • Player write-ups (First hand accounts!)
  • Location Profiles
  • NPC Profiles
  • Plot Developments
  • Expanded world lore, including flora and fauna, cultural events, history, and secrets!

  • World Meta

    I've been hesitant to define my world meta clearly, as I aim to develop this world organically through table play and player discovery.

    Still, I maintain a general framework influenced by both classic and diverse genres:
  • Classic fantasy with touches of whimsy
  • A Norse/pagan/Viking blend of culture
  • The Northern Borderlands—a wild, unexplored land akin to the Wild West
  • A society rich in tradition and ritual, yet clashing with a central, rising power driven by modern religious beliefs

  • Week 2 Homework

    In preparation for the upcoming marathon and the possibility of new readers exploring my world, I’ve reviewed my homepage to ensure all social links are in working order. As part of this process, I’ve also created a proper world primer—a 2,200+ word article. This is my first time crafting such an article, and while it may not be perfect, I’m proud to showcase many of my previous works in one place as a reference for new readers.
    World Primer
    Generic article | Nov 13, 2024

    New to our harsh Northern Lands? Start here!

    Comments

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    Nov 26, 2024 15:47 by Elspeth

    Good luck reaching your goal! I hope you have a lot of fun this WorldEmber.

    So many worlds to choose from...