Late Policy

Generally, prompts must be submitted before the date and time indicated on the active prompt. 

Late pardons (which have no cost) can only be granted by Auspice. These will generally only be made for slight lateness (up to around 5 or 10 minutes) and/or unanticipated complications such as technical difficulties. Mods can leave an entry to be pending until Auspice is available to decide whether or not to pardon the late submission. 

There is also a system of late-hours. Every three prompts you complete you get one "late-hour," which will be included on the Figment inventory spreadsheet.  If you turn in a submission late, it can be up to one hour and it expends that entire late-hour. Late-hours can be stacked and expended all at once. Mods can accept the usage of late-hours and mark usage in the "Used Late-Hours" column. 

Prompt Passes

Prompt passes can be used to complete any existing monthly prompt at any time. They are tracked in the inventory as well. Currently, you can get prompt passes from the following activities:

• completing Development Prompts.

• completing an artwork as a backup artist for an art train in the Edeia Discord Server.

• completing gift prompt entries for others.

A gift entry should focus on others' characters and not your own; if interactions with your characters are involved, they should be secondary to the recipient's characters. (Generally, art and design prompts are recommended to only feature others' characters, while writings can have minor appearances by your characters.) If you use a prompt pass to submit an entry, you will not receive another prompt pass. 

"There are times that we like to... play with our food, so to speak. Oh, it would be easy to devour a planet all at once—so long as there are no other Edeia to interrupt our meal—but, it can be enjoyable to take a form that is... slightly more comprehensible to the denizens of a particular world. Oh, how they struggle and fight, how they do their best to attack us with the weapons they have. How they come to realize that I am their apocalypse. I am their devourer, and they are my feast." 

— Omephagos, discussing an experience of devouring worlds in other universes. 

Towering beasts have captivated and terrorized the imagination of societies throughout history. Perhaps one of the most iconic manifestations of this is the concept of "kaiju," popularized by the Godzilla film in 1954. Of course, in the world of Ideation, Edeia may very well have taken large, monstrous forms, particularly during the Age of Magic, and they may have terrorized civilizations with the power and inexorability of a natural disaster, much like kaiju are presented in culture. In modern day, with the popularity of the kaiju concept, some may also choose to shapeshift themselves into forms reminiscent of those depicted in such stories for fun or other reasons.

Has your Edeia ever taken a kaiju-like form? Was it to demonstrate their power and intimidate societies, or was it just for fun?

This prompt is inspired by the Kaijune challenge. 

For this prompt, "kaiju" refers to massive creatures (typically 50+ meters/160+ feet tall) with monstrous characteristics. Unlike typical Edeia forms that are more abstract, kaiju forms tend to have substantial, solid-looking bodies. Common traits include: 

• Prominent teeth, claws, horns, or spikes

• Scales, thick hide, or armored plating

• Unusual body proportions (massive limbs, elongated necks, etc.)

• Glowing eyes or other luminous features

• Tentacles, multiple heads, or other unusual appendages

Challenge Prompt:
Depict an Edeia in a kaiju-like form.  You are required to make at least 10 art pieces, whether on the same or different canvas, according to the standard challenge requirements. 

Design Prompt:
Design a kaiju-like form for an Edeia. 

Art Prompt:
Depict an Edeia in their kaiju-like form. This could show them towering over a landscape, interacting with human settlements, battling another colossal entity, or simply existing in their kaiju form.

Writing Prompt:
Explore a time when an Edeia took on a kaiju-like form. Some guiding questions:

• What circumstances led them to assume this shape?

• Did their mindset or perception change at their massive scale?

• What was the reaction of those who witnessed them?

"When I find myself overwhelmed, I often retreat to a place in my Abstraction I call the Garden. In solitude, I find peace. The room to think, to process my emotions. Whether I am troubled by something another has done, or I am anxious about something I consider a mistake, I simply let the quiet peacefulness of the Garden saturate me. In time, I will be fine. This, too, shall pass." 

— Auspice, Edeia of Self-Determination and Apotheosis

It's Mental Health Awareness Month! Even immortal beings of pure energy experience moments of difficulty. While Edeia have transcended many mortal concerns through Actualization, they can still navigate complex emotional experiences. Some may struggle with the weight of eternal existence, lingering memories of difficult experiences, or the responsibility of their power. Others might face moments of doubt in their connection to their Idea, or feel isolated in their unique perception of existence.

For this prompt, explore how your Edeia cares for themself at challenging moments.

Design Prompt

Design one of the following:

[Environment] A space within your Edeia's Abstraction specifically created for emotional processing or restoration.

• The Edeia does not need to be present. 

• Minimal shading, enough to indicate material/texture/glow.

[Artwork + excerpt] A ritual, practice, or activity your Edeia engages in for mental wellbeing.

• Depict your Edeia engaging in the activity, according to the design requirements.

• Minimum 50-word excerpt to explain the activity.

[Artwork] An object, artifact, or companion that provides comfort to your Edeia during difficult periods.

• Simple designs should be depicted with full shading and some kind of background (such as having an object on a table).

• More complex designs can be drawn according to the design requirements.  

Art Prompt 

Depict your Edeia engaging in self-care or supporting another through emotional difficulties. This could show:

• An Edeia in a moment of vulnerability or restoration.

• Two or more Edeia supporting each other.

• An Edeia helping a non-Edeia navigate difficult emotions, or vice versa.

Writing Prompt

Create writing that explores how an Edeia processes difficult emotions or supports mental wellbeing. Some guiding questions:

• How does your Edeia experience and process difficult emotions?

• What practices have they developed over time to regulate their emotions?

• Are there particular emotions that challenge them most, whether related to their life as an Edeia or life before Actualization?

• How do they support others who are struggling?

• Do they seek connection with others during difficult times, or prefer solitude?

• Has their approach to emotional wellbeing evolved over their existence?

A voice echoes throughout the area. "Welcome to EdeiaCon, our annual convention for celebrating Edeia and their impact on our world of today! Please proceed through the entrance in an orderly manner. Do not be alarmed if you feel a slight disorientation when you enter - it is normal when moving into an expanded space. Once you're inside, please refer to the EdeiaCon guide, kindly hosted by Data, to explore the activities!" 

Artwork features Simp, Malice & Val, and Omephagos at EdeiaCon. 

It's April, the month of EdeiaCon! EdeiaCon is an annual convention celebrating Edeia and their impact on culture, history, innovation, and other aspects of society. The convention includes panels and lectures on Edeiology, art galleries of mundane and magic works by Edeia, cosplay contests, magic demonstrations, vendor halls, and various other activities. Each attendee registers a profile specific for the convention, where they can provide a brief overview of themself and their social preferences; an individual's personal device (whether a Datacube, phone, smart glasses, or something else) can display that information about others when needed. 

Does your Edeia partake of the festivities, whether as an attendee, staff, vendor, guest speaker, or some other role? 

Art Prompt 1:
Depict an Edeia participating in EdeiaCon. 

Art Prompt 2:
Depict a non-Edeia participating in EdeiaCon, featuring them engaging with some activity involving one or more Edeia. 

Writing Prompt:
Create writing depicting activities at EdeiaCon. The point of view may be from an Edeia or non-Edeia, though Edeia should be involved in some way. Some guiding questions: 

• Is this the character's first time at EdeiaCon? If so, what made them come and what activities did they engage in first? If not, do they have typical activities? What are they? 

• Who do they meet at EdeiaCon? Are they an Edeia interacting with non-Edeia, a non-Edeia meeting other enthusiasts, or something else?