#MythAugust 5 This is not straightforward, and also, it's not something that a lot of people are worried about. For example the elementals would be considered equal in power, but again that's because every type of magic is equal in power, which is, well, [citation needed]. 1/2

🫜Prof Emily🫜@professoremily.bsky.social · 17h ago

#MythAugust 5 Today is about hierarchy! Who ranks highest or lowest among your gods/spirits/whatever? Is there a consensus about this ranking? As usual, interpret the question as loosely as you need to to fit your specific worldbuilding, and feel free to skip if it's not relevant to you! 😊❤️

#AwesomeCharacters Afu-ri, explisives experiments. Or them and Fen working on something together which is not good for anyone's health. Then I suspect a few others will get involved trying to set the situation right and making it worse. I wouldn't be mad, just disappointed.

🌱🫜 Charlie (Chelizabeth) Delta 🦊🪻@charliedeltawrites.bsky.social · 23h ago

Tell me more about your #AwesomeCharacters You and all your characters are staying together somewhere! You hear a loud crash, then silence. Which one do you immediately suspect, and what do you think just happened? Are you worried or mad? #WriteSky #WritingCommunity #WritingPrompts

#CartAugust 4 There are a few of these. There's the humongous mountain range to the east of the city which is great for tourism and agriculture, but the south side is basically uninhabited because it's so hard to get to it. Much further east and north, there's an even bigger mountain range 1/2

Pixies a/k/a Map Nerd@mcburnellauthor.bsky.social · 2d ago

You shall not pass! Hey #CartAugust crew, time to dive in and really start looking at your maps. Today, we're talking elevation: highs, lows, and if you have neither, barriers to movement. Tell me about the geology, the history, famous explorers who lost their lives there... What do I need to know?

So much hail on the way back from work that the bike's wheels were making cronchy sounds as it went over the hail. First time this has happened to me.

#AnthropologyAugust 4 On average, the non-spoilery answer would be a group of forest people. They're generally small (Lastak would be the height of a tall man among them and she's short by human standards). Though I suppose there is bound to be a smaller spirit somewhere.

MYSTIC@mystic888wizard.bsky.social · 2d ago

#AnthropologyAugust Once again doing the opposite, we just talked about the largest intelligent species, now what is the smallest? Does your setting have goblins or gnomes? Or does it have even smaller creatures like bugs or fairies? Does their size affect their interactions with other species?

#MythAugust 4 There's less factions and more tiers or other groupings. There's the primordials, the elementals, the celestials, etc. They're all different beings that exist and the drama isn't strictly inter-group. Though I guess there's a difference between spirits and gods, though that 1/2

🫜Prof Emily🫜@professoremily.bsky.social · 2d ago

#MythAugust 4 Today, tell me about the different factions among your gods/spirits. Think like the Æsir & Vanir in Norse mythology, or angels & demons in Christianity. What's their relationship? Are they sworn enemies? Sometimes allies? Interpret the question however makes sense for your story!

#AugustWorldbuilders 4 It varies a lot from school to school, level of education, location (rural or urban), and the subject being studied. For example, a chemistry class for mages is likely to be full of eccentric, highly curious mad scientist types and if they're quiet you should probably 1/2

Kira of the Wind (Erika McCorkle)@kiraofthewind.com · 2d ago

#AugustWorldbuilders, hey there friends! What is the general vibe like at your world's school? Are the students polite and mature? Are there bullying problems? Do they do a lot of group work or is it more focused on individual study?

#AnthropologyAugust 3 Dragons on average, but the largest individual is probably a spirit who is an entire mountain or something. Or the giant river that flows through this big city that is also extremely long (don't tell him I said that). Though I suppose 'species' is a stretch for spirits.

MYSTIC@mystic888wizard.bsky.social · 2d ago

#AnthropologyAugust We have talked about the rarest, and the most plentiful but now let’s talk about the biggest. Do you have any intelligent species that could be considered megafauna? Or even larger that might be kaiju sized? #promptgame #prompt #writesky #writingcomunity

#AnthropologyAugust 2 Dragons may be close, but they're spread out, so I'd say the bird people of the southern Islands. There's only a few hundred of them on one (grologically active) island. They may be close to extinction but no one knows because they're so insular.

MYSTIC@mystic888wizard.bsky.social · 3d ago

#AnthropologyAugust Yesterday we talked about the most common intelligent species, whether that be the most well spread or the highest population. Today let’s talk about the opposite What is the rarest intelligent species? How did they become so few? Are any near extinction? #promtgame #writesky

#AnthropologyAugust 1 Probably humans. They have a relatively short lifespan and adapt to pretty much everything. Though of course one is faced with the question of how to define a human because a good number of the other humanoids may be human as well, who just adapted a bit more than others...

MYSTIC@mystic888wizard.bsky.social · 4d ago

#AnthropologyAugust Ok let’s get this going with day 1! What is the most common intelligent sapient species in your fantasy world? That can either be the one with the highest population, or just the one that is spread around the most. What makes them so common? #writesky #promptgame #prompt

#AwesomeCharacters Lastak may consider adding you to her hit list for asking that. She will insist it's uninteresting and wriggle her way out of it, and she'll investigate the person asking if she's pestered enough. After the story is finished, maybe she'll approve a toned down factual account.

🌱🫜 Charlie (Chelizabeth) Delta 🦊🪻@charliedeltawrites.bsky.social · 2d ago

Tell me more about your #AwesomeCharacters Your character is writing their memoirs! How honest are they being? Are they playing up their heroism and the drama? Are they leaving anything out? Why? What tone will it have? #WriteSky #WritingCommunity #WritingPrompts

#CartAugust 3 Broadly, yes. Everything is roughly similarly shaped. Don't look too closely though, especially at Lastak's home country. And some natural features. No I will not provide specific details.

Pixies a/k/a Map Nerd@mcburnellauthor.bsky.social · 3d ago

#G'day #CartAugust crew! Today, we're living dangerously, brushing up close against the demon Spoilers. The question: if you made two maps, a prologue and an epilogue, would they be the same? And if not, how have the events of the story changed this world?

#MythAugust 3 Good question 😂 In many interpretations, they're individuals with their own personalities. Of course these personalities vary too depending on who you ask. Some are strongly in the blue and orange morality camp, others align with people, and some are completely amoral.

🫜Prof Emily🫜@professoremily.bsky.social · 3d ago

#MythAugust 3 What kind of moral code do your fantasy gods or spirits follow, if any? Do they share similar moral values to the people, or is their sense of morality completely alien? Do they even do "morality" at all? As usual, interpret as you wish and don't forget to interact with others! ☺️

#AugustWorldbuilders 3 Most trades are taught through guilds. Universities exist and a university education is needed for specialized jobs. It's also possible to go to university to study magic (some types of magic require a large knowledge base to use effectively). Military schools also exist.

Kira of the Wind (Erika McCorkle)@kiraofthewind.com · 3d ago

Good day, #AugustWorldbuilders! Today's Q: does your world have specialized schools for people seeking a specific job or trade? Or anything like a magic or military school?

Note to self: do not get too distracted by work and start headbanging to the music you're listening to in the background when your neck hurts.

#AwesomeCharacters Lastak mostly lets it roll off her. She will consider it if she considers the source an expert and if she thinks they have no ulterior motive, or possibly if she trusts them (unlikely), otherwise it's in one ear and out the other.

🌱🫜 Charlie (Chelizabeth) Delta 🦊🪻@charliedeltawrites.bsky.social · 3d ago

Tell me more about your #AwesomeCharacters How well does your character handle criticism? Are they easily insulted? Does their confidence suffer from a critique? Do they ignore or shrug it off entirely? Do they learn from it? #WriteSky #WritingCommunity #WritingPrompts

#CartAugust 2 I do have the landmasses beyond the main map sketched out (a world map of sorts), but the two main continents/islands are mapped in detail. Though for those living in the universe, there would be places which might as well say 'here be dragons'[*] *the dragons may be literal

Pixies a/k/a Map Nerd@mcburnellauthor.bsky.social · 4d ago

Hey #CartAugust crew! Still just broad-brushing the basics today. Tell me about the mysterious, unknown, and unexplored. Where in your world is giving cartographers horror vacui? Don't forget to share your map! Check out one another's worlds!

#AugustWorldbuilders 2 The general school system is built for everyone, so it focuses on the normal subjects such as language, maths, science, etc. There is some magical education at secondary schools for those who show the ability, though not all schools can provide this. 1/2

Kira of the Wind (Erika McCorkle)@kiraofthewind.com · 4d ago

Good morning, #AugustWorldbuilders! In your fictional settings, what subjects are taught in schools? Do they learn the usual history, math, language, science? Anything extra? Anything specifically removed because the powers-that-be don't want kids learning about it?👀

#Cartaugust 1 Couldn't resist yapping about my map though I don't feel confident sharing it yet. It's focused on two large landmasses which are two countries when the story is happening, which is a rare occurrence. And there are a few islands around as well, controlled by one of these countries.

Pixies a/k/a Map Nerd@mcburnellauthor.bsky.social · 5d ago

Hey hey everyone, welcome to our awesome new map game! We're here to celebrate our love for fictional maps all month long! Before we start poring over details, let's start with the basics: tell us who you are and a little bit about your world. And don't forget to share your map! #Cartaugust 🪐 📚️

#MythAugust 2 It's a matter of sect, etc, but the two primal gods, the 16 (or 17 or 18) elementals, or a another combination of more widely worshipped gods may be considered the major gods. Sometimes it's all of them. (Yes, it's a lot of gods and we're not even getting into minor gods or spirits)

🫜Prof Emily🫜@professoremily.bsky.social · 4d ago

#MythAugust Day 2 Tell us about the major god(s) or spirit(s) in your fantasy religion! This is meant to be a broad overview - we'll have focused questions for specific gods later! Feel free to interpret the question as loosely as you need to if you aren't working with a traditional pantheon 😁

#AwesomeCharacters Lastak has left a lot of significant people behind (since she's left her old life behind entirely). Her brother is a big one she thinks about often, and she has no idea whether he's alive.

🌱🫜 Charlie (Chelizabeth) Delta 🦊🪻@charliedeltawrites.bsky.social · 4d ago

Tell me more about your #AwesomeCharacters We talked about reunions the other day, so today let's talk about the opposite: partings! Have your characters left someone significant behind? Do they hope to see them again, or know they never will? #WriteSky #WritingCommunity #WritingPrompts

#AugustWorldbuilders 1 Theoretically, everyone has to go to school until they're 15. Schools are state funded. Enforcement of this can slip though, and there are children who will slip through the cracks (intentionally like Lastak or unintentionally). 1/2

Kira of the Wind (Erika McCorkle)@kiraofthewind.com · 5d ago

Welcome to a new month of worldbuilding! For the first month of #AugustWorldbuilders, we're talking about education in the context of a fictional world. Answer these questions for a fantasy/scifi story. 1. Can anyone attend schools in your setting or is it restricted to certain groups?

#MythAugust 1 yay! It's polytheistic and I would describe it as an umbrella religion of sorts—everyone more or less follow the same central gods but there are many interpretations of them, and it varies regionally and by sect. The ultimate goals and how to reach them also vary just as much.

🫜Prof Emily🫜@professoremily.bsky.social · 5d ago

Hello #writingcommunity, welcome to Day 1 of #MythAugust! This is a worldbuilding game about ✨fantasy✨ gods, myths & religions! You can use the prompts to build up your gods, or yap about some you've already made! Today, give us a BRIEF intro (not too detailed!), & please interact with others ☺️❤️

#AwesomeCharacters 🏅Lastak's pet to the point that the people who know him forget he's going to grow up to be a giant man eating beast. 🥈Res. He's usually terribly nice and takes care of everyone around him(though he turns into the opposite if you push him far enough, usually in defense of someone)

🌱🫜 Charlie (Chelizabeth) Delta 🦊🪻@charliedeltawrites.bsky.social · 5d ago

Tell me more about your #AwesomeCharacters Welcome to the Intermittent Character Award Ceremonies!👏 Amongst all your characters, who gets the superlative? Today's award goes to: The Sweetest! Who's your cinnamon roll? Please award them! 🥇 #WriteSky #WritingCommunity #WritingPrompts

#AwesomeCharacters The obvious antagonist has heard of Lastak and has seen her when she was a child, but as far as he knows, she's dead and not something to worry about anymore.

🌱🫜 Charlie (Chelizabeth) Delta 🦊🪻@charliedeltawrites.bsky.social · 6d ago

Tell me more about your #AwesomeCharacters Antagonist day! How well does your antagonist know your protagonist? We're they close? Have they studied them? Or are they a stranger standing in the way of their plans? Does that change? #WriteSky #WritingCommunity #WritingPrompts

#JulyInterviewFic 29 Lastak: practicing the fundamentals of magic and maybe specific techniques I want to learn, maybe martial arts practice. I also enjoy reading.

DD Ward ..."Sapphic Dr. DOOM"@ddwardiswriting.bsky.social · last wk.

#JulyInterviewFic. (Answer in character as your OC) Question 29. What do you enjoy doing in your free time?

Ragtag bunch of misfits. I can't get enough of it and every story I write ends up with an ensemble of weirdos (as perceived in universe) as the main cast. It's the case in both of my current WIPs (which I really should name sometime).

Shadow Spark Publishing@shadowsparkpub.bsky.social · last wk.

This week, to celebrate our upcoming opening to submissions, we have questions about your books! #booksky #writesky

#AwesomeCharacters This hasn't happened so far to Lastak, and when this happens it's not going to be pleasant. Wesa has such a meeting though, and it does not go well (putting it mildly).

🌱🫜 Charlie (Chelizabeth) Delta 🦊🪻@charliedeltawrites.bsky.social · 7d ago

Tell me more about your #AwesomeCharacters Let's talk about reunions! Do your characters get any specific moments where they reunite with someone from their past? Or someone they lost touch with earlier in the story? Is it a happy reunion or less so? #WriteSky #WritingCommunity #WritingPrompts

Sorry I disappeared for a while, had my thesis defense. In hindsight I should have said this before I dissapeared but I was panicking too much lol

#JulyInterviewFic 28 Lastak: I don't know if a pet counts, but him (shows long-legged shadow creature with very sharp teeth who is sleeping by her side). I don't think the danger of losing him is that great.

DD Ward ..."Sapphic Dr. DOOM"@ddwardiswriting.bsky.social · last wk.

#JulyInterviewFic. (Answer in character as your OC) Question 28. What is your most treasured possession, and what would you do if you lost it?