“Every world needs its stories. Lyria, Goddess of Sight, has foreseen a new chapter in the Book of Arcanea. She has seen your name written in starlight. Will you answer?”
About This Challenge
Craft an original piece of Arcanean lore — a legend, a prophecy, a chronicle — that expands the mythology. The winning entry may be canonized into the Library of Arcanea itself.
Challenge Starts
March 15, 2026
Submissions Close
April 15, 2026
Judging Ends
April 22, 2026
Requirements
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Original creative writing (1,000-10,000 words)
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Must be consistent with CANON_LOCKED.md
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Must introduce at least one new element (character, location, artifact, or event)
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Must reference at least two existing canonical characters
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AI assistance allowed but human creative direction required
Allowed Tools
ClaudeChatGPTGeminiAny writing AIMidjourney/DALL-E for illustrations