The Lore Codex

Write a chapter that becomes canon

Patron: Lyria & Yumiko

$800prize pool

312creators

128submissions

“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

Original creative writing (1,000-10,000 words)

Must be consistent with CANON_LOCKED.md

Must introduce at least one new element (character, location, artifact, or event)

Must reference at least two existing canonical characters

AI assistance allowed but human creative direction required

Allowed Tools

ClaudeChatGPTGeminiAny writing AIMidjourney/DALL-E for illustrations

Rewards

1st Place

Title: “Lorekeeper”

Mana5,000

XP3,000

Token Reward$200

2nd Place

Title: “Story Singer”

Mana2,500

XP1,500

Token Reward$100

3rd Place

Title: “Ink Wielder”

Mana1,250

XP750

Token Reward$50

Participation Reward: 300 Mana + 100 XP

Weaving cosmic threads...