THE WORLDBUILDING AWARDS 2021

MOST WELL-ORGANIZED WORLD & MOST BEAUTIFUL WORLD HOMEPAGE

DARK-FALL by Ninne124

Just by looking at the homepage you can clearly see the level of organization of this world-all while keeping a gorgeous look! The clear path to get started exploring encourages you to delve into this world of magic and night terrors.

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MOST CREATIVE WORLD & BEST WORLD HOMEPAGE

CATHEDRIS by Stormbril

In Cathedris, humanity is striving to survive in a world where the husks of long-dead gods roam the planet. It's a dark setting focused on the horror and challenge that comes with such a world, and filled with intrigue, conspiracy, and secrecy.

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BEST BUILDING & OVERALL ARTICLE

COMPRILITH by Stormbril

The Comprilith is a masterclass in interactive narrative worldbuilding. In this article, you'll explore a mysterious building in the dark world of Cathedris by clicking buttons to slowly reveal the narrative.

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BEST TIMELINE

DYNASTIES OF THE EMPIRE by tjtrewin

A family timeline showing how the dynasties evolved throughout time and presented in such a way that only makes you want to learn more about every single thing mentioned. And as a bonus, it includes an interactive family tree and gorgeous heraldry!

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MOST BEAUTIFUL MAP

RUSSIN BLUEPRINTS by Stormbril

Gorgeous map? Check! Amazing amount of hand-drawn detail? Check! This is a stunning city map that you'll be able to look at for hours, thanks to its intricate detail and self-contained lore.

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MOST INFORMATIVE MAP

MELIOR by tjtrewin

This map seems taken straight out of a published atlas, with its simple informative style, clear color palette, and unique project. The various interactive layers and pins make it a great way to get into the world of Melior!

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BEST WORLD INTRODUCTION

INTRODUCTION TO ETHNIS by Ademal

Introducing a massive world like Ethnis is a challenge, and yet this article manages to capture everything you need to know to get started! You'll learn about all the different factions, species, most important locations, and more.

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BEST TRADITION

SHELLBACK TATOO by SableAradia

Thanks to the bits of prose sprinkled throughout the article, this is a narrative window to the world of Toy Soldier Saga. The tradition feels very much real and integrated into the world, and the visual references are great to understand exactly what everything looks like!

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BEST MATERIAL

AMNITEUM by Bonus Action

Short and sweet, but no less awesome for that! The article explains how the material is formed, what it's used for, and how a specific culture uses it. This, together with the gorgeous art, creates a concise but very creative and immersive piece of content!

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BEST MYTH

EPIC OF THE LOVERS by thechangeling

A beautiful, emotional, and inspiring love story that explains the origins of magic in the world of Arda Almayed. A perfect example of how a world can have multiple myths that explain the same thing—a must-read for any fantasy worldbuilder!

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BEST ETHNICITY

SESKYALII by Kummer Wolfe

A unique culture grounded in the world's history, with deep traditions, customs, and legends surrounding it. The article not only describes the culture itself, but also how other people view it, which is essential to understand their place in the world.

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BEST ITEM

REGALIA OF THE PEARL GUARD by Bonus Action

Written by an expert at magic items, the Regalia of the Pearl Guard walks you through the appearance and properties of this armor in great detail. The connections it has with the rest of the world's lore take this article to the next level!

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BEST TECHNOLOGY

PHYSI by RiverFang

One of the most adorable, and at the same time well-thought-out pieces of worldbuilding you'll ever read! The physi are little fluff balls that are used to aid with all sorts of disabilities and impairments, and the article goes into great details about all the different types of physi there are.

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BEST VEHICLE

AIRSHIP QUEEN ELEANOR by Tillerz

The perfect vehicle article, detailing its history, how its different systems work, and even plot hooks for an RPG campaign! The two interactive maps and the art of the crew tie everything together and will make you want to travel with them.

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BEST SETTLEMENT

CAERIS by Zimo

A very engaging article that puts you right into the world, thanks to the constant references to historical events and how they affected the city. This deep dive into its history really lets you see how it has overcome its difficulties and changed over time.

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BEST GEOGRAPHIC LOCATION

THE TEETH by Serukis

An incredibly detailed write-up about a mountain range, touching on a diversity of topics like geology, fauna, politics, history, and more. It's filled to the brim with details and mentions about the larger world that will make you want to fall into Etrea's rabbit hole!

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BEST SPECIES

SONOSAP WILLOW by Stormbril

The Sonosap Willow is a hauntingly beautiful article about a tree capable of storing sounds it hears and playing them back. It includes the cultural implications this would have, as well as an audio sample of a willow playing its stored sounds!

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BEST CHARACTER

AMELIA KORP by Qurilion

A masterful example of immersive character writing, this article is full of in-character comments from Amelia, which show you her personality rather than having to describe it. The article also contains brief expanded lore to better understand what the character has been through.

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