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Fantasy world builder, aspiring author, lover of all things RPG... https://linktr.ee/gillymayah?utm_source=linktree_profile_share&ltsid=382e676c-7f31-4c38-b195-acaab955c7b3

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A beautiful addition to my bookshelf. I simply can't wait to try some of the scrummy recipes from this. And as a bonus, it's stunningly illustrated, too πŸ₯°

17.10.2025 16:34 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Summer Camp Round-Up 2025 A round-up of Summer Camp 2025 featuring my Reading Challenge entry and my writing goals for the rest of the year.

So that's my #WorldAnvil Summer Camp round up and reading challenge completed. Thanks to everyone who read, liked, and commented on my #Worldbuilding articles, I really appreciate the support. Now on to the next challenge!

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19.08.2025 12:15 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Treated myself to some #worldbuilding style books today. Can't wait to get stuck into these and see what inspiration they can spark 😊

12.08.2025 14:05 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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The Wardens of Etheraβ€”1383 statement In 1383 A.E, a statement appeared on every bulletin board in Malvarron and the Empire pertaining to be from a resistance group known as The Wardens of Ethera. The letter consisted of two parts: a call...

Prompt 16:

In 1383, a statement appeared on every bulletin board in Malvarron and the empire pertaining to be from a new resistance group known as the Wardens of Ethera.

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04.08.2025 12:35 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Augustas Malvarro Augustas Malvarro was the first emperor of Malvarron, and leader of the Vanguard Revolution.

Prompt 15:

Augustas Malvarro was the first Emperor of Malvarron who led the Vanguard Revolution...

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Drucius Drucius is a particularly vicious wardog belonging to Emperor Lucianno.

Prompt 14:

Considered one of the largest and most viscous feraxi hounds of modern history, Drusius is a famous wardog belonging to Emperor Lucianno...

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Revaelorians United through shared opposition to the empire and a desire for traditional Elvaran ways, Revaelorians are a subculture of the Malvarri peoples who wish to return power the Duchy of Tarryn.

Prompt 13:

United through shared opposition to the empire and a desire for traditional Elvaran ways, Revaelorians are an underground subculture of the Malvarri peoples...

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04.08.2025 12:35 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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the Mathidoni The Mathidoni are an ethnogroup of High Elves native to Astaeria.

Prompt 12:

Today, those with mathidonic ancestry are split between nations in the region of Astaeria, living a variety of different lifestyles and enjoying varying degrees of freedom.

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Church of the Divine Mother Built in 271 A.E. to honour the teachings of the goddess Ethera, the church of the Divine Mother has an impressive spire which, with its famous grey stone, give the city of Greyspire its name.

Prompt 11:

At the centre of Greyspire, and dominating the skyline entirely, stands the church of the Divine Mother with its impressive spire and famous grey stonework.

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04.08.2025 12:35 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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The Elvara Forest The Elvara Forest on the continent of Elvara marks the eastern border of the Empire of Malvarron. Surrounded in myth and legend, the forest is home to a number of plants and creatures native to Astaer...

Prompt 10:

The Elvara Forest in Eastern Elvara is a large woodland with a rich history surrounded by myth and legend.

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Pyre Veil The 'Pyre Veil' is a type of decorative headpiece with a cascading veil of blackened silk. It is is proving very popular with Malvarri noble-women this banquet season.

Prompt 9:

Traditionally worn by mourning widows of the Ember Isles, the Pyre Veil is a type of decorative headpiece with a translucent veil of blackened silk covering a large section of the wearer's face...

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Elmyra Dalyna-Glynethi Queen Elmyra Dalyna-Glynethi is the Queen of Errolone and the divine ruler of the mathidoni elves who now call the forested kingdom their home.

Prompt 8:

Elmyra Dalyna-Glynethi is the Queen of Errolone and the divine ruler of the mathidonic elves who now call the forested kingdom their home...

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The Cognisant The Cognisant, commonly referred to as the Cogs, are a specialist organisation of modern legend. They are often linked to assassinations, disappearances, and violent interrogations of the empire's pol...

Prompt 7:

The Cognisant, commonly referred to as 'the Cogs' are a controversial organisation linked to assassinations, disappearances, and violent interrogations...

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Bileskin Sickness A condition characterised by yellowing of the skin, nausea/vomiting and high fever.

Prompt 6:

Bileskin Sickness is a condition thought to result from eating ill-prepared or ill-preserved food such as 'Thick Milk.'

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Wyrmscale Wyrmscale is a form of lichen native to the southwestern area of Tullis Island.

Prompt 5:

Wyrmscale is a form of lichen native to Tullis Island and is particularly prevalent in the southwestern area of the island surrounding Scale Rock...

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Bread Braiding Bread Braiding is a moorish tradition marking the end of harvest time. The little ritual gives thanks for the nourishment of food, family and community.

Prompt 4:

Bread Braiding is a moorish tradition originating in the farmsteads of Littleton.

It is historically associated with harvest and Rostide, with the ritual giving thanks to Dagda for the nourishment of food, family amd community...

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The Hearth-Hands of Divine Nourishment A charitable organisation of volunteers dedicated to the Guardian of Life, Nourishment and fertility, who feed the poor and heal the destitute.

Prompt 3:

The Hearth-Hands of Divine Nourishment are a charitable organisation of volunteers based in the Empire of Malvarron and aligned with the Order of Dagda.

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04.08.2025 12:35 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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The High Priestess of Greyspire The Priestess of Greyspire is the spiritual head of the Church of the Divine Mother, a religious organisation that worships the high goddess Ethera and her pantheon of guardians.

Prompt 2:

The Priestess of Greyspire is the Spiritual Head of the Church of the Divine Mother, a religious organisation that worships the high goddess Ethera and her pantheon of guardians.

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04.08.2025 12:35 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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Powdered Lichleaf Extracted from the Wraithspur flowering plant, powdered Lichleaf is a botanical ingredient known for its pungent smell often associated with rotting flesh

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Extracted from the Wraithspur flowering plant, powdered Lichleaf is a botanical ingredient known for its pungent smell often associated with rotting flesh.

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04.08.2025 12:35 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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Welcome to Elvara An introduction to Elvara: a dark fantasy setting with 'grimlight' characters...

So here's the complete rundown of my Summer Camp 2025 entries...

If you're new to my #worldbuilding project, my primer below is a great place to start...

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04.08.2025 12:35 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

Yesterday, I finished World Anvil's Summer Camp 2025 with a Silver Award! 16 prompts completed is a new record for me, and I had a blast doing it!

I'm going to be giving you all a rundown of my new articles soon, so keep an eye out for that #Worldbuilding

03.08.2025 10:17 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Astaeria's calendar was literally this, and then I changed it because I thought it would be sweet to have 'hearthday' (my world's equivalent of Mothers' Day) on my mom's birthday. Why do I have to make things hard for myself? πŸ«£πŸ˜‚

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18.07.2025 01:27 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Quick reminder that authors will love you just as much if you get their books from the library, or lend them from a friend, or grab a drenched, worn-out copy that you find lying in a rainy gutter.

We just hope you enjoy the read.

This was my message for #PrimeDay

08.07.2025 13:10 πŸ‘ 750 πŸ” 103 πŸ’¬ 31 πŸ“Œ 7
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Bread Braiding Bread Braiding is a moorish tradition marking the end of harvest time. The little ritual gives thanks for the nourishment of food, family and community.

A cute little halfling "ritual associated with agriculture" to kick off week 2 of the #WorldAnvil Summer Camp... πŸ₯°

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07.07.2025 20:22 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Powdered Lichleaf Extracted from the Wraithspur flowering plant, powdered Lichleaf is a botanical ingredient known for its pungent smell often associated with rotting flesh

My 4th article of the #WorldAnvil summer camp: Powdered Lichleaf, 'a substance known for its unique smell...'

I'm having so much fun writing this week. There's a special kind of joy in worldbuilding for worldbuildings sake...

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03.07.2025 12:49 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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The Hearth-Hands of Divine Nourishment A charitable organisation of volunteers dedicated to the Guardian of Life, Nourishment and fertility, who feed the poor and heal the destitute.

My 3rd article of the #WorldAnvil summer camp: the Hearth-Hands of Divine Nourishmentβ€”'a charity dedicated to helping those in need.'

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01.07.2025 16:03 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Welcome to Elvara An introduction to Elvara: a dark fantasy setting with 'grimlight' characters...

If you're new to Elvara, you can read my recently published primer here:

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30.06.2025 14:23 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Bileskin Sickness

My second article is "a condition you can get from eating specific foods."

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Wyrmscale Wyrmscale is a form of lichen native to the southwestern area of Tullis Island.

My first article is "a species that feeds through a symbiotic relationship..."

I hope you Lichen it (see what I did there) 🀣

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30.06.2025 14:23 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

Hey everyone, it's been a while, but I'm back!

This week marks the start of #WorldAnvil Summer Camp 2025, a whole month dedicated to Worldbuilding! If you're also taking part, please drop your articles in this thread, I'd love to read them and give some support πŸ’œ

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