The winners of World Anvil Worldbuilding Awards 2026 were just announced, and oh my gosh was it a great year for Science Fiction! We took home the biggest wins: Best World, Best Article, and more, you can check them all out here in this post! I'm beyond proud that I was able to take home Best Article, but it warms my heart even more to see my good friends winning big too!
So what are you waiting for? Open this post to check out some awesome award-winning sci fi
Hey, Everybody! Here we go with Issue 271!
How's it going! Enjoying Adventure April? Hope so! Did you jump into that, or go after one of the unofficial challenges? It's always fun when there are options like that. It really gets the inspiration going. Speaking of which, I've been out looking and I think I've several that might help. With that, I'll keep this babble of mine short and sweet this time! So, without further delay!
Here is the current crop that REALLY stood out for me! Enjoy!
Once again, I grabbed my satchel and set out on the digital road to find some unexplored countries in the Anvilspace. As always, the Anvilspace didn't disappoint!
Missed old journal or two? Fear not! They may be a bit dusty, stained with tea and coffee... but here you go!The Kummer Wolfe List Archive
#whatIamReading #TheKummerWolfeList #anvilspace #SharetheLove
Check out the latest adventure in the cyberpunk world of the Seven Cities!
Dealing, driving, and grieving in
Cry Later
https://www.worldanvil.com/w/cyberpunk-2080-unicorpus/a/cry-later-article
Published Chapter 10 in Shadows of Eros. Note that next Sunday there will not be a post, because the wife and I are taking off for a long weekend without electronics (or offspring).
Chapter 10 in Shadows of Eros#Novel #anvilspace #WorldBuilding #ScienceFiction #cyberpunk #scifi #spaceopera #SharetheLove #ShadowsofEros #WAWA
Hey, Everybody! Here we go with Issue 270!
So! Here we go with Adventure April! That's always a fun one, and it just endless fun to read. I can't wait to see what people come up with. Are you going to try it? If not, how are your worlds growing? Coming along how you want? Hope so! Oh! Before I forget, there are an unofficial challenges out there, too! Crafting Creatures 2026! Unofficial Chronicle Challenge! and Adventure MAPril 2026! So lots of fun for April (and in some cases longer), right? Here are the links for the challenges!
Unofficial Chronicle Challenge
With that, lets get into it. Here's some that might inspire for the challenge, unofficial challenge or otherwise! So, without further delay!
Here is the current crop that REALLY stood out for me! Enjoy!
Once again, I grabbed my satchel and set out on the digital road to find some unexplored countries in the Anvilspace. As always, the Anvilspace didn't disappoint!
Missed old journal or two? Fear not! They may be a bit dusty, stained with tea and coffee... but here you go! The Kummer Wolfe List Archive
#whatIamReading #TheKummerWolfeList #anvilspace #SharetheLove
Hello World Anvil I come bearing the gift of STATS!
I started the WAWA voting season off with a back injury. A mild one - I'll be fine in another day or two - but I opted to distract myself from it with the tedium of data entry. I assembled a spreadsheet of all WAWA awards, nominees, worlds, and winners since the first one in 2020. The numbers paint a very interesting picture...
2026 has continued the upward climb of unique Worlds, authors, and new nominees from the past two years, reaching levels comparable to lockdown-era WA. And unlike prior years, the top-nominated spot is spread across seven people.
You can stop reading here if you're satisfied with this conclusion, or keep reading if you want to know more.
I used the list on Learn to compile all this, but there are a couple caveats:
You'll see 2023 is missing from my tables below. Prior to 2024, the competition was named for the prior year because all submissions had to be from that year. So WAWA 2022 featured articles made in 2022 but was held in 2023. The time restriction was removed for 2024, and the event name was changed to the year it was held in.
This table shows the number of unique worlds and unique authors among each year's nominees, along with the total number of first-time nominees that year. As you can see, 2021 was a stand-out year for participation, likely due to everyone being stuck in lockdown. Participation dropped afterward, but 2026 gets close to lockdown numbers.
| Year | Unique Worlds | Unique Authors | New Nominees |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 18 | 14 | N/A |
| 2021 | 42 | 45 | 36 |
| 2022 | 38 | 41 | 23 |
| 2024 | 30 | 25 | 13 |
| 2025 | 36 | 33 | 14 |
| 2026 | 45 | 40 | 15 |
The below shows the top-nominated and top-winning anvilites each year by name (not username, Learn shows name so that was easier to use). I kept roughly to top 5, with fewer or more as made sense for the data. Most people who've won a worldbuilding award have only won 1 (so far). It's fun to look at those who win a lot, but they're the exceptions, not the norm.
| Year | Top Nominated | Top Winning |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Damion (4) ninne124 (4) Matthieu A. (3) Mihkel Rand (3) Qurilion (3) | Matthieu A. (2) Qurilion (2) |
| 2021 | Stormbril (9) Ademal (5) Naelin (5) TJ Trewin (5) Zimo (5) | Stormbril (6) ninne124 (2) Tim de Roos (2) TJ Trewin (2) |
| 2022 | Stormbril (6) TJ Trewin (5) Chris L (4) Emily Armstrong (4) Naelin (4) | Emily Armstrong (2) Polina "Line" Arteev (2) Stormbril (2) TJ Trewin (2) |
| 2024 | Kefkejaco (10) Ninodonlord (7) Doug Marshall (4) Han (4) | Stormbril (2) |
| 2025 | Loup Des Bois (8) Polina "Line" Arteev (6) Drew Whitney (5) Kefkejaco (5) Hatwolf (4) NimrodialLibrary (4) | Kefkejaco (2) Polina "Line" Arteev (2) Stormbril (2) |
| 2026 | Annie Stein (3) Blue Fairy 74 (3) Catoblepon (3) Mochi (3) Polina "Line" Arteev (3) Qurilion (3) RiverFang (3) | Find out on April 18! |
| Overall | Stormbril (24) Kefkejaco (21) TJ Trewin (15) Polina "Line" Arteev (12) Qurilion (12) | Stormbril (13) Polina "Line" Arteev (5) Qurilion (4) TJ Trewin (4) |
WAWA has continually evolved since its start. This year's changes have given us greater diversity in our nominees and eliminated the popularity contest while still giving the community a voice in what our favorite articles are. The industry judges make the biggest categories feel that much more special.
We're likely to continue seeing familiar names among nominees - exceptional worldbuilders will keep being exceptional - but it's refreshing to not have a single name sweep the competition. However, the World awards are an area of potential improvement. While I have thoughts on that, this isn't the post to share them.
There's still room to grow, but that's true of all of us. With my back injury healing, I'm itching to start reviewing nominees and making my own votes. I can't wait for the awards ceremony this year, and to see how WAWA continues to change in the future.
Special shout-out to The Gays(tm) who helped compile the data and listened to me chatter on about it. I love reviewing data like this, so if you have any other thoughts or questions, please do leave a comment!
Hell, I've never written anything past Fanfics and OC one-shots; and most of my stories ended up on hiatus for lack of motivation, but
I truly thank you all, and will make it known in every single post I make!! Every part of this story is coming straight off the dome, and .
That's it from me! Have a read and let's see if you can spot the changes!
#OriginalFiction #HighFantasy #SwordsandSorcery #Novel #Romance #Drama
Hey, Everybody! Here we go with Issue 269!
So how are the worldbuilding projects coming along? Making progress. Hey, did you give the Heroes vs Villains challenge a try? How did you do? Just a lot going on right now as spring rolls in, right? Also the Best of World Anvil, too! ( psst don't forget to go vote! Click here! )
But, you know, on the horizon is more challenges.. and SUMMER CAMP! Can you believe it's already approaching? Time flies SO FAST it's just amazing. Still, to help, how about some inspiration!
So, without further delay!
Here is the current crop that REALLY stood out for me! Enjoy!
Once again, I grabbed my satchel and set out on the digital road to find some unexplored countries in the Anvilspace. As always, the Anvilspace didn't disappoint!
Missed old journal or two? Fear not! They may be a bit dusty, stained with tea and coffee... but here you go! The Kummer Wolfe List Archive
#whatIamReading #TheKummerWolfeList #anvilspace #SharetheLove
I have a #NewChapter of The Cleansing of Zykyrn Pilkarrz out now.
The confrontation with Shanvér's spiders still fresh in their minds, Shenzàn, Vider and Veman trudge back to rejoin the others.
Their complementary skills give Shen concerns about their mission, as though their teamwork seems almost too good.
Hey Peeps, another update :)
I am doing the March 31 Tales.
For the 2nd & 3rd, I have finished Chapter four for my novel Starfire.
Check it out here→ https://www.worldanvil.com/community/manuscripts/read/7170872822-lilrose18-book-one3A-starfire
If you would like to chat about this book or have questions, I have created a discussion board for Starfire→ https://www.worldanvil.com/w/eluvemar-lilrose18/board/the-starlee-trilogy-discussions
#Novel #Starfire #StarlessProphecyTrilogy #Eluvemar #Fantasy #DarkAcademia
Posted Chapter 9 of Shadows of Eros.
Chapter 9 in Shadows of Eros#AnvilSpace #Novel #SharetheLove #WorldBuilding #ScienceFiction #spaceopera #cyberpunk #hardwired #asteroidcolony #powerarmor #ShadowsofEros #androids
Hey, Everybody! Here we go with Issue 268!
So... how did it turn into March so fast! It feels like it was just January! Hm, time does fly when you're not paying attention, right? But this time I went wandering around among traditions. Those are fun but can be a bit difficult sometimes. They cover all sorts of things in a culture that bridge beliefs, language, and how a people view or explain the world. Still, very key and helpful for any worldbuilding! So let's get into it! Without further delay!
Here is the current crop that REALLY stood out for me! Enjoy!
Once again, I grabbed my satchel and set out on the digital road to find some unexplored countries in the Anvilspace. As always, the Anvilspace didn't disappoint!
Missed old journal or two? Fear not! They may be a bit dusty, stained with tea and coffee... but here you go! The Kummer Wolfe List Archive
#whatIamReading #TheKummerWolfeList #anvilspace #SharetheLove
Apologies for the delay! (I’m having a morning.) If you are still interested in the AHQ Survey, it is still up until Monday, 2/23/2026 @ 11:59 pm. Again, participation is not mandatory, but I would greatly appreciate your thoughts and responses! Click Here! - https://forms.gle/Yg4xHuHGe4gKSGq19
: The Fall Banquet begins at the Equinox Court. Geddeon reunites with his friends of across New Temperantia, while Nyxis finally returns for her grand debut since the Fallen Leaves Incident.
#OriginalFiction #High Fantasy #DarkFantasy #Worldbuilding #Novel #SwordsandSorcery #Slowburn
Just posted Chapter 11 of Aditi "Adi" Nizhóní Peshlakai's story.
Chapter 11 in Augmented Valor: The Legacy of Aditi Nizhoni#anvilspace #Novel #SharetheLove #WorldBuilding #cyberpunk #sciencefiction #spaceopera
Hey, Everybody! Here we go with Issue 267!
How's the worldbuilding coming along? Projects humming well? Hope so! After January's rest and recover, it's time to dive back in , right? Me too! But, at least for me, it's wise to ease back in. If i don't, I'll overcommit and then panic! No one needs panic, right?
So, to help with that easing in, I thought I'd bring some nice, calming Geography this time! One of the bedrocks (...ok, I couldn't resist that one...) of worldbuilding. Language, and so much more revolve around how a culture and people see their local geography which in turn...shapes their culture! So hey, let's get started!
Now, while I've been hammering out my writing and worldbuilding, I've also tried to catch up on my reading. So, without further delay!
Here is the current crop that REALLY stood out for me! Enjoy!
Missed old journal or two? Fear not! They may be a bit dusty, stained with tea and coffee... but here you go! The Kummer Wolfe List Archive
#whatIamReading #TheKummerWolfeList #anvilspace #SharetheLove
Good Morning, Afternoon and Evening to all! If anyone read the bottom of my update post, I have something else I want to share. It will remain open until 11:59 pm Monday, 2/23/2026, so you have until then to submit your answers. If this format works, I will use it in the future. (https://forms.gle/Yg4xHuHGe4gKSGq19 )
In preparation for the Fall Banquet, Geddeon learns about the circumstances of the Equinox Treaty and the royal family’s obligation to attend. Meanwhile, Nyxis comes to grips with fallacies of her teachings and vows to learn the ways of the world from a different source.
#OriginalFiction #High Fantasy #DarkFantasy #Worldbuilding #Novel #SwordsandSorcery #Slowburn
Read it here -->https://www.worldanvil.com/community/manuscripts/read/7170872822-lilrose18-book-one3A-starfire
#Novel #Starfire #StarlessProphecyTrilogy #Eluvemar #Fantasy #DarkAcademia
Hey Peeps!
So I've finally decided to share something I've been working on for over a year now. I started writing this novel ages ago but put it aside, and now that I've built out so much more of my world (Eluvemar), I've gone back to do a proper re-edit. Fingers crossed someone here enjoys it!
Starfire: Book One of The Starless Prophecy Trilogy
She fell through fire and lightning, from a world of ash into one where stars still burn. Sera wakes in the Harrowing Grounds with nothing: no name, no House, no understanding of how she came to be here. Only the stranger's last words echo in her skull: survive. And the certainty that this place is wrong in ways she cannot yet name.
The Vylerrian Institute of Thaumaturgical Arts takes her in, not knowing she was never meant to be their student. They train her. Test her. Find her magic wild, her instincts feral, her eyes fixed on shadows that do not exist for others. Sorted into House Valthar, Sera learns to fight, to burn, to survive at any cost in this unknown place. But survival is not enough. Not when the stars above match no constellation she knows. Not when the gods walk distant and unworshipped. Not when her own power answers to rage and grief she cannot explain.
Something is coming. Something that will unmake the sky. And Sera, who has seen the dark that follows, must choose whether to save a world that will call her mad, weak, powerless, or let it burn again.
Chapters one and two are already up if anyone wants to read them! Would love to hear what you think
Read it here -->https://www.worldanvil.com/community/manuscripts/read/7170872822-lilrose18-book-one3A-starfire
#Novel #Starfire #StarlessProphecyTrilogy #Eluvemar #Fantasy #DarkAcademia
On , I will roll out Phase One of my master plan. My goal is to produce more articles with chapter releases, but in the event the chapter is longer, I will do my best to drop the articles in between.
If you made it to the bottom, I also have another little something. Keep an eye out.
#OriginalFiction #swordsandsorcery #romance #slowburn #OriginalIP #Darkfantasy #highfantasy
Hey all,
I've published four new episodes of my #SerialFiction tonight. These were previously on early-access to Patreon supporters.
You can jump back in from XXII They Are Not Alone.
FYI, this story begins at Fallen Down of Nectar Glen followed by Prelude: The Landing.
If you're on my Patreon, you also have a new Episode and another is in the works.
Thank you, and Enjoy!
FJB
PS: I'm not sure how to check which hashtags work or are worth using here, so I'll just add a few.
"Art is born from authentic intent to share a personal truth. The method of delivery is just the mailman."
Raven & Quill Issue #5 In this issue, I’m pulling back the curtain on the Saga of the Silver Blade to show the structural engineering beneath the metastory.
We’ve all been there. You spend forty hours a week pushing the "Sisyphus stone" of the day job—navigating a hamster wheel of UI updates and notifications—only to find that your creative spark is buried under the friction of reality. This week, I stopped running up that hill and started carving through it.
The Feature: Chapter 8 — "Hand of Sorrow"
The latest chapter is now live. Witness the moment Qianna Lockstone stops trying to be Iron (rigid and breakable) and chooses to be the Rust. It’s a dark, visceral ride into the "Architecture of Silence" and the price of survival in the Lorath Forest.
Whether you’re a writer, a worldbuilder, or a "previously blind" visionary finding your sight through new tools, this issue is a manifesto for the Architect in all of us.
Shine Bright,
—VS
#Worldbuilding #SagaOfTheSilverBlade #WritingCommunity #DigitalCarving #DarkFantasy #Harmonism #WorldAnvil #IndieAuthor #LoreArchitecture
Just published Chapter #2 of Surviving IY98k
#anvilspace #SharetheLove #Novel #cyberpunk #sciencefiction #militarysciencefiction #spaceopera #hardsciencefiction #powerarmor #combat #survival #space #militaryfiction
Hey, Everybody! Here we go with Issue 266!
Well, it's February! DId you get your resolutions in on time? Also! It's time for the Best of World Anvil 2026! That's a big one. It's a tough competition but well worth it to try. Beacuse hey, you never know, right? It doesn't hurt to put your best out there. But this time, I'll keep my rambling a bit short. We've got worldbuilding to write and polish. After all, new year, new challenges in Worldbuilding!
So while I've been working on my own worldbuilding, I've also tried to catch up on my reading. So, without further delay!
Here is the current crop that REALLY stood out for me! Enjoy!
Once again, I grabbed my satchel and set out on the digital road to find some unexplored countries in the Anvilspace. As always, the Anvilspace didn't disappoint!
Missed old journal or two? Fear not! They may be a bit dusty, stained with tea and coffee... but here you go! The Kummer Wolfe List Archive
#whatIamReading #TheKummerWolfeList #anvilspace #SharetheLove
Published chapter #4 of Cryostasis Widow Five Centuries Gone.
Chapter 4 in Cryostasis Widow Five Centuries Gone#anvilspace #SharetheLove #Novel #sciencefiction #militarysciencefiction #cyberpunk #worldbuilding #augmentedvalor #cryostasiswidow #bionics #powerarmor
Accuracy is the Gravity of My World
R&Q Issue #4 & Legend of the Silver Blade : Chapter 7 are Live!
Greetings, Twilight Seekers!
This week in the Scriptorium was a battle of the "Gears." I conducted a climatological audit of the Five Seas that nearly broke my naval routes, but the resulting "dissonance" led to something better: the discovery of the Orfian cliff-dwellers and a finalized, "Gregorian-offset" calendar system.
Inside this update:
What do you do when the physics of your world fights your history? You build a better lie.
Shine Bright! — VS
#SagaOfTheSilverBlade #Worldbuilding #HardFantasy #Cartography #WorldAnvil #Lore #NavalFantasy #RavenAndQuill #DarkFantasy
Hey, Everybody! Here we go with Issue 265!
Looks like January is coming to a close. How is the reading challenge coming along? Still working on it? Well, I have to say that would make sense. There are a lot of articles to read through. Speaking of which, this time is - mostly - Document articles! Those are a very interesting type of worldbuildng. A document article can be anything from a treaty, to a personal log, to even a recipe. All of them touch on, and inspire, deeper worldbuilding from cultures, to organizations, and more. But, before I ramble on, let's dive in! So, without further delay!
Here is the current crop that REALLY stood out for me! Enjoy!
Once again, I grabbed my satchel and set out on the digital road to find some unexplored countries in the Anvilspace. As always, the Anvilspace didn't disappoint!
Missed old journal or two? Fear not! They may be a bit dusty, stained with tea and coffee... but here you go! The Kummer Wolfe List Archive
#whatIamReading #TheKummerWolfeList #anvilspace #SharetheLove
Hello again, you magnificent people!
As promised, I’m here to share my shortlist for the Natural Law template I sponsored this World Ember!
I had an amazing time reading through all the 70 entries! The creativity, care, and effort poured into these articles were truly inspiring. Narrowing the list down was not easy, and whether or not your piece made it onto my shortlist, I deeply appreciate your work. And even more importantly, your world is now richer for having a new story, and that alone is a win.
Congratulations to all of you!
I’m pulling back the curtain on my new "digital council" workflow—how I keep my lore straight without losing the soul of the story.
Also in this issue:
Read Tuning the Orchestra and Chapter 6 now!
#WorldAnvil #Worldbuilding #FantasyMaps #WritingProcess #SagaOfTheSilverBlade
Hey, Everybody! Here we go with Issue 264!
How's the reading challenge going? There's plenty out there, lots to dig in after WorldEmber. Also, don't forget your resolutions! For me, I'm enjoying the reading. it's a good way to start the year off, letting your mind roam with fresh ideas. Speaking of which, let's get the reading ball rolling! So, without further delay!
Here is the current crop that REALLY stood out for me! Enjoy!
Ooo do NOT miss this one!
Once again, I grabbed my satchel and set out on the digital road to find some unexplored countries in the Anvilspace. As always, the Anvilspace didn't disappoint!
Missed old journal or two? Fear not! They may be a bit dusty, stained with tea and coffee... but here you go! The Kummer Wolfe List Archive
#whatIamReading #TheKummerWolfeList #anvilspace #SharetheLove
My submission for Tillerz' stubuary challenge... I'd done a few articles for my empire of Deepkin, but not the actual empire bit... this fills a gap.
I hope everyone is doing well this week, drinking your water and taking your time! I took yesterday off for my birthday
Earlier this week, I mentioned that I would be dropping articles that I’ve been working on, but I’ve also made some minor changes in WA; , , , or
I’m happy to say that I’m comfortable with sharing everything now. As promised, the articles are below and the updated info is already in place, excluding the timelines.
That’s it for me!
I drew some art for Rumengol! Please give him some love and support, and check out this musical science fantasy world! :D
Welcome to Week 7 of the Saga!
Raven & Quill Issue #7: The Inkwell is live alongside Chapter 5: A Key of Scars. We return to Qianna to peel back the layers of her past.
But the real story this week is about the deep rabbit hole of cartography.
I confess: the map nerd in me took over. I realized the current satellite imagery for Vespria wasn't enough to satisfy the vision. So, instead of just writing, I spent the week rebuilding the Vesprian realms from the ground up in Photoshop to prepare for a massive InDesign overhaul.
Inside Issue #7:
The new maps aren't live yet, but you can see the trajectory in the newsletter. Be warned: truth is a shifting horizon.
Read the full Dispatch and Chapter 5 below!
Raven & Quill #07: The Inkwell
Chapter 5: A Key of Scars
Keep your soul-song in tune.
— VS
#Worldbuilding #Cartography #Fantasy #AmWriting #MapMaking #SagaOfTheSilverBlade #IndieAuthor
Did everybody see this fascinating, worldbuilding-inspiring article about some marine archaeology in the Atlantic Ocean off western France? https://bigthink.com/strange-maps/submarine-wall/ #archaeology #lost_city #ys #science! #real world events
Started posting a new series about an augmented Commonwealth scout left on a toxic moon after a battle against the CIH.
#WorldEmber #SharetheLove #anvilspace #novel #ScienceFiction #cyberpunk #SpaceOpera #serialfiction #militarysciencefiction #modernsciencefiction
I hope everyone is doing well and having a better year so far!! I’m forever appreciative of all of you, whether you’re just reading or page watching
I’ll be dropping mostly finished articles for the next week!! ( )
#OriginalFiction #Action #HighFantasy #Swordsandsorcery #Romance #DarkFantasy
Hey, Everybody! Here we go with Issue 263!
So! How's the start of 2026 treating you? Good? I hope so. How's the reading and resolutions coming? There are a lot... just so many... articles to choose from! Really good ones all over the place. Lots of fun lore, some thoughtful, others fun or scary... even fun and scary? Eh, I'll go with 'both, both is good'. But, as we're all diving into reading this month, I won't ramble on. So, without further delay!
Here is the current crop that REALLY stood out for me! Enjoy!
Once again, I grabbed my satchel and set out on the digital road to find some unexplored countries in the Anvilspace. As always, the Anvilspace didn't disappoint!
Missed old journal or two? Fear not! They may be a bit dusty, stained with tea and coffee... but here you go! The Kummer Wolfe List Archive
#whatIamReading #TheKummerWolfeList #anvilspace #SharetheLove
We are kicking off 2026 with a fresh start: Raven & Quill, Volume 2, Issue #1 is live alongside Chapter 4: The Rising Tide .
While the plot moves forward at the Rosethorn Estate, the real work this week happened "under the hood" of the world bible. This issue focuses on tuning the engine of the universe to ensure the Saga sings in the right key.
Inside this week's issue:
I have also "retro-fitted" Chapters 1–3 to match these newly solidified laws of magic and tone. If you are new to the Saga, there has never been a better time to jump in!
Next Week: We leave the politics of Rosethorn and return to the coast of Alfirhavn.
Read the full Issue and Chapter 4 below!
Raven & Quill (vol. 2) #1
Refining the Resonance Link to Chapter 4: The Rising Tide
Shine Bright!
— VS
#WorldAnvil #Fantasy #MagicSystems #Worldbuilding #WritingCommunity #SagaOfTheSilverBlade #Lore #IndieAuthor
The Wailing Cracker is a horrible weapon carried by the Silent Men of corporate security, black operatives, illicit mercenaries, and (very rarely) street gangs.
#WorldEmber2025 #SharetheLove #worldember #anvilspace #sciencefiction #cyberpunk #modernsciencefiction #militarysciencefiction
Hey, Everybody! Here we go with Issue 262!
How was your WorldEmber? Make the word count? Entered the Special Categories? Everyone's role is different, so whatever your goal was, I hope you tackled it! But now, that takes us to New Year's Resolutions. Those are a good time to read, reflect, and relax. Take a break from the mad dash of WorldEmber to see what other's have made. As a writer once said, "refill the well of inspiration"... which we all need, right? So, without further delay!
Here is the current crop that REALLY stood out for me! Enjoy!
Once again, I grabbed my satchel and set out on the digital road to find some unexplored countries in the Anvilspace. As always, the Anvilspace didn't disappoint!
Missed old journal or two? Fear not! They may be a bit dusty, stained with tea and coffee... but here you go! The Kummer Wolfe List Archive
#whatIamReading #TheKummerWolfeList #anvilspace #SharetheLove
Wrapped up Session 0 (Last Night) Character Creation and Initial Adventure for My Shadowdark RPG Campaign on the world of Galatria. It went well despite only having 2 players. I just had them create and play 2 characters each. They had fun, along with mayhem, with several and I do mean SEVERAL (Nat1) Magical Mishap Rolls! Nonetheless, the party survived its first little foray into Dardin's Pit. #Shadowdark #sharethelove
Community Event! Squish your stubs!
From January 1st to January 31st!
The Unseen Cords | Raven & Quill #5
December vanished like a ship slipping into the Vapor Shroud. One moment it was Thanksgiving, and we were launching the site; now, the holidays are half-gone. But looking back at the wake we’ve left behind—the launch of the Saga, the introduction of Krysaalis and Talathis, and now the complex web of Qianna Lockstone —it has been a monumental month.
In this week's issue:
Feature Focus: The Girl Who Sees Strings We step into the mind of Qianna, a character whose "magic" is less about spells and more about survival. She sees the world as a tangle of cords and wires—dissociating from reality to see the connections between people. Her chapter sits like Atlas in the background, quietly holding up the heavy lift of the Saga's lore.
The Architect’s Journal: Echoes of an Old Game Qianna is the first POV character directly inspired by a PC from the TTRPG campaigns that birthed this world. This issue is dedicated to the player who originally breathed life into her.
Read the full issue and Chapter 3 below!
Read Legend of the Silver Blade
Chapter 3: The Winter Inside
Keep shining.
— VS
#WorldAnvil #WorldEmber #Worldbuilding #DarkFantasy #WritingCommunity
Hey, Everybody! Here we go with Issue 261!
How's WorldEmber been? It's almost over. Jan 3rd is so very close. Well, no matter what your goals were-word count badge, special categories, expand your setting, etc-I hope you nailed them. But, if not, there's still time to squeeze a little more out! From what I understand, after this comes the Reading Challenge! Great challenge really. It's a time to kick back, rest and reflect. Recharge through reading other people's worlds and worldbuilding. Along with that comes the Best of World Anvil! That's a big one. I've had people say around me 'oh, I could never'... but really... why not? You never know. It's a chance to put out your best. You might be surprised!
But, while I've been chasing a badge or two, I've also tried to catch up on my reading. So, without further delay!
Here is the current crop that REALLY stood out for me! Enjoy!
Once again, I grabbed my satchel and set out on the digital road to find some unexplored countries in the Anvilspace. As always, the Anvilspace didn't disappoint!
Missed old journal or two? Fear not! They may be a bit dusty, stained with tea and coffee... but here you go! The Kummer Wolfe List Archive
#whatIamReading #TheKummerWolfeList #anvilspace #SharetheLove
https://www.worldanvil.com/w/augmented-valor-wordsmithsteve/a/mfns-nyasaland-sar-51-vehicle
Updated the Mars Federation Naval Ship Nyasaland's article and hotlinked to Eve's story in Cryostasis Widow Five Centuries Gone.
Chapter 7 of Shadows of Eros drops December 28, 2025.
Merry Christmas.
#WorldEmber #WorldEmber2025 #SharetheLove #AnvilSpace #cyberpunk #cyberpunknoir #sciencefiction #scifi #augmentedvalor #Mars #MerryChristmas
The Archives Open to the Sea | Raven & Quill #4
The static silence of the Omnium is behind us. This week, we hit the open ocean.
Chapter 2: In the Wolf's Shadow is LIVE.
In this chapter, we step aboard the HMS Sea Wolf with Talathis Dawntreader. He is a pilot who steers not by the compass, but by the "Howl"—the acoustic song of the ship's rigging when it hits harmonic resonance.
New Lore: The "Race-Built" Frigate Alongside the chapter, I’ve released a deep-dive article on the Sea Wolf itself. I tackled a specific worldbuilding challenge: How do you have advanced naval combat in a fantasy world without making gunpowder ubiquitous? The answer involved "Aeolian Rigging," Klash-kal alchemy, and a hull built to deceive.
Come check out the specs and let me know what you think of "Flintlock Fantasy" without the flintlocks!
Read Raven & Quill #4
Read Chapter 2
Learn about Talathis Dawntreader
Inspect the Sea Wolf
“She looks like a wolf sitting among swans.”
Just posted chapter #9 of Adi's story.
Chapter 9 in Augmented Valor: The Legacy of Aditi Nizhoni#WorldEmber #WorldEmber 2025 #anvilspace #cyberpunk #science fiction #space opera
Hey, Everybody! Here we go with Issue 260!
So! How's your WorldEmber going? Hitting your word count? Or have you been going after the special categories? No matter what your goals... remember to take breaks! Those are so important, it helps the imagination recharge. But I'll won't ramble on... we've worldbuilding to write! So, without further delay!
Here is the current crop that REALLY stood out for me! Enjoy!
Once again, I grabbed my satchel and set out on the digital road to find some unexplored countries in the Anvilspace. As always, the Anvilspace didn't disappoint!
Missed old journal or two? Fear not! They may be a bit dusty, stained with tea and coffee... but here you go! The Kummer Wolfe List Archive
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Hey, Everybody! Here we go with Issue 259!
So, how's Worldember going? Aiming for wordcount? One of the special categories? Maybe both? Both can be good. I've been writing my own WorldEmber entries, but tried to keep up with reading... there is SO MANY! It's all so good, too. I feel for the judges who have to review the special categories! But! Hey, let's get down to why were here, right? So, without further delay!
Here is the current crop that REALLY stood out for me! Enjoy!
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Hey, Everybody! Here we go with Issue 258!
... and WorldEmber is here! Have you started? Good progress, right? Hopefully, yes! I've seen a slew of updates already, so lots to read! Great worldbuilding, too! So, I'll keep my babble a bit short so we can get to the fun parts! While I've been writing my own worldbuilding, I've also tried to catch up on my reading. So, without further delay!
Here is the current crop that REALLY stood out for me! Enjoy!
Once again, I grabbed my satchel and set out on the digital road to find some unexplored countries in the Anvilspace. As always, the Anvilspace didn't disappoint!
Missed old journal or two? Fear not! They may be a bit dusty, stained with tea and coffee... but here you go! The Kummer Wolfe List Archive
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Hello everybody!
I'm not feeling the best due to being under the weather, but I did want to post another drawing of mine despite that. For this post, I decided to do something of a "blast from the past" type. This is one of my many original characters that I created many years ago. I was transitioning from high school to attending a community college when I drew this. I wanted to experiment with doing a full body drawing. This oc will appear in my world of Arktoria at some point, although there will be major changes to his overall design.
Copyright info: https://www.safecreative.org/work/1508114859310-zorlon-reyloc
#artwork #original #originalcharacter #saurid #fantasy
I've added a third ongoing story to my Augmented Valor world. I posted the first chapter. The new series is about a Latvian woman on an early cryostasis ark colony ship. She wakes up from cryo-sleep on a Mars Federation Navy Search and Rescue ship nearly 500 years later.
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Chapter 8 is up and ready to read! Come join us!!
#darkfantasy #swords #sorcery #romance #slowburn #originalwork
Hey, Everybody! Here we go with Issue 257!
How's the projects coming along? Also... how is NovelEmber and WorldEmber prep? Ready for WorldEmber? It's getting close! Planning never hurts, especially for WorldEmber. But hey, there is also taking it one chill article at a time right? But, to help... hopefully help! I've some really fun ones from the past that are well worth the read. So! Without further delay!
Here is the current crop that REALLY stood out for me! Enjoy!
Once again, I grabbed my satchel and set out on the digital road to find some unexplored countries in the Anvilspace. As always, the Anvilspace didn't disappoint!
Missed old journal or two? Fear not! They may be a bit dusty, stained with tea and coffee... but here you go! The Kummer Wolfe List Archive
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I thank all of you who had read/are reading I know it’s been a minute, and I want to thank you all greatly for your patience! My attention was scattered across a lot on the back end: timeline, story structure, meta, amending articles, and making new maps with markers, on top of writing. I have a lot more to add, so bear with me!
I’ll be changing up the Aeon Homepage soon and adding more of the world, so don’t be surprised if things look a little different. Also, I am going to try to provide more updates more frequently in the coming months, via Bluesky!!
Geddeon continues his duties as General and Prince, until a change in schedule pulls him and Fitzgerald into a sparring session. Neither are thrilled, but with their distain for each other growing daily, neither refuses to hold back.
I've been busily adding my cyberpunk noir science fiction world here on WA. The Red Dragons are the largest criminal syndicate on Chendiuria. Aditi "Adi" Nizhóní Peshlakai , my former Colonial Fleet Marine Myrmidon MC, has delt with the Red Dragons in the past.
I'm looking forward to WorldEmber 2025 and plan to focus on geography. I've got quite a list of articles I want to write.
I'm doing really well with NovelEmber. I am currently at 31,742 words, and I am contemplating perhaps increasing the challenge to 100k words if I can figure out how to do that on PWA.
For the foreseeable future, I am posting a chapter each Sunday. I am alternating between two stories set in my Augmented Valor world. One story features Adi and Shadows of Eros; the other story takes place about 70 years before Adi's time.
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Another piece of artwork from me!
This one is actually an older sketch that I did one day while I was on lunch break at work. I was kinda bored so I grabbed a small sketchpad I owned and drew this quick sketch. I drew this in the vibe of 90s anime style, in particular the style used in OVAs such as Ninja Scroll, Cyber City Cedo, and Goku Midnight Eye.
Copyright © James E. Debro. All Rights Reserved.
Protected By SafeCreative Copyright Registry: https://www.safecreative.org/work/1709113495909-morningsketch-jamesedebro
Hey, Everybody! Here we go with Issue 256!
So, how's the WorldEmber prep going? Got planned the world or worlds you'll worldbuild in? If you've more than one world, that can be a challenge to figure out! But no matter one or more worlds, planning is key to WorldEmber. It gives you a roadmap of where you're going, which helps stave off the dreaded... "where do I go from here?" To help with some inspiration, I've found a few from past WorldEmbers! So, without further delay!
Here is the current crop that REALLY stood out for me! Enjoy!
Once again, I grabbed my satchel and set out on the digital road to find some unexplored countries in the Anvilspace. As always, the Anvilspace didn't disappoint!
Missed old journal or two? Fear not! They may be a bit dusty, stained with tea and coffee... but here you go! The Kummer Wolfe List Archive
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Still working on getting my Augmented Valor cyberpunk noir world here on World Anvil. I love worldbuilding, and appreciate the platform giving me the ability to bring my worlds to life.
I am participating in Novelember and have (so far) managed to keep my daily word count where it needs to be, excepting such writing as this.
Hey, Everybody! Here we go with Issue 255!
So long Spooktober but hello Novelember and WorldEmber Prep! With Novelember, 50K of prose is a lot. But, it can be done! Still, it takes some dedicated time and energy to do that. Then again, so does WorldEmber! Thinking of trying one or the other? Tackling both isn't out of the question but, hm, that might be really tough! Either way, it's a lot of writing! So I'll keep my rambling short! :D I've got a few good ones from Spooktober, so we can give that challenge a fond farewell.
So, without further delay!
Here is the current crop that REALLY stood out for me! Enjoy!
Magan reunites with his mother, but they've both been told lies
Once again, I grabbed my satchel and set out on the digital road to find some unexplored countries in the Anvilspace. As always, the Anvilspace didn't disappoint!
Missed old journal or two? Fear not! They may be a bit dusty, stained with tea and coffee... but here you go! The Kummer Wolfe List Archive
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I didn't write anything for Spooktober. I am participating in NovNov, even though I have no intent at the moment to publish a book. My writing is not exactly setting the world on fire, but writing keeps me entertained. I started writing again, after a nearly 20 year break, at the suggestion of my VA therapist for post-service PTSD therapy.
I am loving the new writing prompts. Below is one of the first entries I wrote at a WA prompt.
5 Things that are taboo to talk about in the Augmented Valor World
All right, so... I did some mini-articles to reach the 13 article minimum to succeed at #Spooktober25. I'm going to try to do at least one more full length article, but at least I get the badge now.
Anyway these are small articles, but sometimes quite significant even so. I'm only going to include the minis I think are interesting - the rest can be found on my '25 - Spooktober homepage if anyone is really that curious about finger foods of the fey.
The resting place for great heroes and Chosen Ones.
"When he came back he hadn't changed, yet he was not the same."
In the silent black where despair gathers, sometimes you hear The Voice.
THE CHALLENGE CONTINUES!
There is still a week left to through your torch in the dark! Come join in the challenge along with four other amazing entrants so far!
#the Great Tree #spooky #unofficialchallenge
Hey, Everybody! Here we go with Issue 254!
So! Spootober is wrapping up. How many prompts did you tackle? Did you get them all? If not, there's still one more week! Then, after that, comes NovelEmber and prep for WorldEmber! Maybe both? I might try for WorldEmber prepping myself. What about you?
This time, I've tried to find some really fun and inspiring worldbuilding since... WorldEmber is coming! So, without further delay!
Here is the current crop that REALLY stood out for me! Enjoy!
Once again, I grabbed my satchel and set out on the digital road to find some unexplored countries in the Anvilspace. As always, the Anvilspace didn't disappoint!
Missed old journal or two? Fear not! They may be a bit dusty, stained with tea and coffee... but here you go! The Kummer Wolfe List Archive
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I hope everyone is doing well, enjoying that Fall weather, and staying hydrated!! As usual, I would like to give my many thanks to everyone that is reading/has read All Hallows Queen; I appreciate each and every one of you, each and every day of writing! This post is going to be long, but not corny, so prepare yourself.
No Chapters this evening. I’m diligently working on the next chapters and my plan is to be able to line up the story with the actual calendar year. (The official Story of All Hallows Queen starts on the 1st of Novembris, so if you know, you know.)
Firstly, I DIDN’T KNOW THAT I NEEDED TO ADD A FOLLOW BUTTON TO THE WORLD JUST TO TALK TO YOU ALL. I feel dumb for that and should’ve been paying more attention to learning WA.
I have been working on the map of New Temperantia for the last year, with minuscule knowledge on how to even make one (Shoutout to MapEffects. Not sponsored but damn, it helped soooo much!!) It is also public to view in the world, but please excuse the map markers. I made them from scratch and I’m trying to shrink them down without losing definition. Bear with me, I’m always learning something new. (I would suggest zooming in to see true placements). Information will be filled in as the story goes.
This story is ONLY posted on World Anvil and Royal Road, but I am considering sharing this to a 3rd site. I’m still doing my research on where, but if anyone has suggestions, by all means, share your thoughts. (SquareSpace has been pitched to me on every YT video I watch, so that may also be a thing…)
#AllHallowsQueen #Aeon #swords #sorcery #darkfantasy #romance
Hey, Everybody! Here we go with Issue 253!
Well, we're partway through Spooktober! How's the prompts coming? I have read the most amazing work! Just o much fun. But, that's the fun of Spooktober, right? Just grab a prompt and run with it spooky-style! Have you written enough for the badge? Or are you taking it chill-ghost style and just haunting through those prompts, writing deep? Hey, both are valid ways to do it (at least in my little corner of the graveyard)!
But while I've been writing up my own Spooktober entries, I've also tried to catch up on my reading. So, without further delay!
Here is the current crop that REALLY stood out for me! Enjoy!
Once again, I grabbed my satchel and set out on the digital road to find some unexplored countries in the Anvilspace. As always, the Anvilspace didn't disappoint!
Missed old journal or two? Fear not! They may be a bit dusty, stained with tea and coffee... but here you go! The Kummer Wolfe List Archive
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UNOFFICAL CHALLENGE!
I'm in a spooky mood, so The Great Tree is proud to bring the community yet another Challenge! Horror, fear, the unknown. What keeps you up at night? What lurks in the dark corners of a quiet house? Is your mind playing tricks on you? You could have sworn you didn't move that chair. You could have sworn you were alone here.
I want to see what you can come up with, I want you to keep us up at night. I want you to flex those creative muscles, and scare the hell out of us. Keep us thinking about it. More info and more here! More unique badges!
This one took me... a while... because Isis is a major character and I do like to do those justice. So...
Here's a kind of dark one. Features themes of abuse that could be distressing for people, so proceed with caution.
Matriarch of the royal family, grandmaster of political strategy, celibate succubus, and the ultimate survivor.
A watchful lady for #Spooktober25.
(aka #Spooktober)
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Working on getting my world built on World Anvil. I've imagined this world for more than 30 years, long before I even knew what cyberpunk was.
I'm moving to World Anvil from Fictionary as the world building options here are significantly better, and it's a little cheaper each month.
My super augmented former Colonial Fleet Marine, Adi, and her story are still a work in progress.
Hey, Everybody! Here we go with Issue 252!
So, Spooktober is in full swing! Have you given it a try? I've seen a lot of worldbuilding show up, and it's just too fun! Some are large articles, but others are small. Some is worldbuilding, but others are short stories. Which brings up the point, there really is no wrong way to celebrate Spooktober. Not really. It's great fun and a good way to stretch the imagination. So go give it a try!
But, while I've also been working on a few entries for Spooktober, I've also tried to catch up on my reading. So, without further delay!
Here is the current crop that REALLY stood out for me! Enjoy!
Once again, I grabbed my satchel and set out on the digital road to find some unexplored countries in the Anvilspace. As always, the Anvilspace didn't disappoint!
Missed old journal or two? Fear not! They may be a bit dusty, stained with tea and coffee... but here you go! The Kummer Wolfe List Archive
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Last month we were consumed with Kickstarter business. It has been refreshing to get back to some creative work. We love #Spooktober and wanted to participate as much as we could.
This month we’re stepping headfirst into something dark and cursed: the Graven Rings.
Thirteen rings, all cursed. Together they form a collection tied to an ancient story of power, betrayal, and consequence. Every ring carries a history, a fragment of its maker’s sin, and a new way to ruin the life of whoever dares to claim it. Throughout the rest of October, we’ll be writing several of these and the tales connected to them.
For today, we’re starting with two, Drown and Watchful:
The Drowned Man’s Halo, a sailor’s salvation turned suffocating doom.
The Daydream Catcher, a spider-webbed charm that turns rest into a waking nightmare.
We're a week into Spooktober, and I have been soaring through my first 13 prompts by writing stub articles on pretty flowers, each one referencing a friend on World Anvil! I will always take any chance I can to reference the wonderful people on this site, in my own writing, I think it's a really fun thing to do.
Aside from these pretty flowers, I've written two full articles, one on mirehorns, apex predator buffalos, and Nalmaria, a spider-infested planet! I've also written a little prose snippet, There's No Hope, because I'm in dire need of more practice writing prose!
Lots more to come while Spooktober is running, I've plenty of exciting, spooky ideas, and I can't wait to make some awesome things for people to check out!
If you'd like to stay updated on my Spooktober shenanigans, feel free to follow the Yonderverse, we're getting closer and closer to 400 followers!
Oh, and I've now got 500 species articles in my world! A bizarre, yet impressive achievement :)
The precursor to the Magnus Prime Union
