THE WORLDBUILDING AWARDS 2022
BEST WORLD
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.
BEST NEW WORLD
CULINARYPUNK by Emily Armstrong
Food is magic and magic is food! Culinaria is a light-hearted and fun RPG setting full of culinary conflict and sweet characters (literally!). From gummy golems to cotton candy dwarves, this world is filled with wondrous and tasty worldbuilding.
BEST WORLDBUILDING ARTICLE
ARCHIVIST’S INTRODUCTION by 1337spectra
Eivrall is a narrative-focused world that will take you on a journey of discovery and enlightenment about the magic that once filled the world. This is an amazing example of an introduction article, as it not only defines the fundamentals of the lore but does so in an incredibly inspiring and engaging way.
MOST BEAUTIFUL NEW WORLD
SOLARIS by Nnie
In Solaris you'll find a solar system much like our own, but filled with all sorts of lifeforms struggling in a war against the legions of the Sun. Check it out to read about one of the prettiest and most immersive worlds on World Anvil!
MOST GROUND-BREAKING NEW WORLD PREMISE
SHATTERED by Catoblepon
Shattered is a broken world in which islands and giant animals float in space around a star-like object. No one remembers what happened 2000 years ago, so the entire world is shrouded in mystery and an unsettling feeling of wonder.
MOST BEAUTIFUL WORLD I
SHADOWFIRE by Ononomad
Shadowfire is a beautiful dark setting in which the sun never sets, splitting the world in two eternal halves: fire and shadow. But the balance between shadow and fire is being threatened by a huge conflict that could end with the world as we know it.
MOST BEAUTIFUL WORLD II
MALKORA by Strixxline
Malkora is a world amidst chaos and imbalance brought upon by a violent crusade after millennia of peace. Filled with opportunity and hidden truths, it's a great setting to explore with your players in an RPG campaign!
THE HEART & MINDS AWARD
TOGAE, HE WHO SINGS DEATH by Stormbril
The story of Togae is one of sadness, loss... and hope. It's a beautifully written article with amazing interactive formatting that doesn't get in the way of one of the most emotional character stories on World Anvil.
RISE OF NATIONS AWARD
COTTON CANDY DWARVES by Emily Armstrong
You've seen hill dwarves and mountains dwarves... but what about Cotton Candy Dwarves? These pacifist candy-bearded people will surely delight the hearts of every worldbuilder. The article even includes a traditional recipe and a piece of prose!
STRENGTH & HONOR AWARD
PLAGUE OF DREAMS by Qurilion
Want some horror? You can't go wrong with the Plague of Dreams, a horrifying conflict spawned from nightmares (literally) that almost destroyed an entire city. And while the city eventually won... the nightmares could come back at any moment.
PILLARS OF PROGRESS AWARD
LAWS OF MAGIC by Jester%
Magic is a very important aspect of many fantasy settings, so having a solid understanding of it is very important! This article explains how magic works in the world and what are its limitations, and does so in a very clear and concise way.
MYTHS & LEGENDS AWARD
THE EXTINCTION EVENT by Emily Armstrong
What if most of humanity went extinct? This is what the Extinction Event is about: the day it happened and how Beckettville survived. Written with a highly immersive in-world voice, you'll feel like you're reading an actual report from the city!
TIME AND SPACE AWARD
HISTORY OF ANVIL by Tjtrewin
Presenting the entire history of a world is a very challenging task—but TJ managed to do it through a beautiful map and clearly laid-out Chronicle. As soon as you open it you won't be able to help it but begin clicking all of the pins and events to explore this world!
HISTORY AWARD
RISE OF THE NURBOTU SCARFOLK by Tjtrewin
This is the story of a resilient people who had to abandon their homes after a cataclysmic natural disaster. The presentation of the timeline is gorgeous and thanks to the illustrations and the map, you'll feel like you really got to know this culture.
CARTOGRAPHY AWARD
INK-STAINED MAP OF MALKORA by Strixxline
If you're looking for a map that's not only gorgeous and informative but also tells a story... look no further! With this map you will not only get to know the world of Malkora, but you'll also have a brief peek into the life of its in-world cartographer.
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