#VSFantasy Results!

ITS OVER!

truly a sad day...

I really want to thank everyone who participated, all of these entries were absolutely amazing, it was a genuine struggle to only pick three. But I think I made the right choice.

without further ado—

First Place

The World of Sorathia

by:🅃🄸🅉🅉🅈 🄸🅂 _ ᴳⁱʳˡʸᵖᵒᵖ ᴰᵉᵐᵒⁿ

Tizzy - your world of Sorathia captivated me completely! The stark contrast between your Light and Dark Seasons creates such a fascinating ecosystem that feels both alien and believable. I was particularly impressed by how every aspect of your world building connects - from the bioluminescent flora and fauna to the Skrillite's physical and cultural adaptations.

The Skrillite themselves are brilliantly conceived - their lizard-like features, bioluminescent markings, and the cultural significance of gold and silver-skinned individuals shows incredible attention to detail. I love how their entire society, from social hierarchy to religious beliefs, reflects the duality of Sorathia's seasons through Valkhyr and Nythera.

Your descriptions of the landscape transformations between seasons made the world feel alive, and the detailed wildlife (especially those glowing fish!) demonstrated exceptional creativity.

What truly elevated your work was how the harsh environment shaped every aspect of Skrillite life - their reproduction cycle, housing designs, and spiritual practices all make perfect ecological sense to me. Overall this was absolutely outstanding work!

Second Place

F. S. - Ancient Events

by:G :ab: E

Gabe, your story captured me from the first line! The way you built Aken's character through his methodical exploration of the Crevice shows incredible storytelling finesse. Your descriptive language created such vivid imagery—I loved it so much.

What impressed me most was how naturally your worldbuilding unfolds. Rather than overwhelming with exposition, you reveal this fascinating universe through Aken's experiences. That mirror with its memory-trading mechanic? Brilliant! And those bizarre creatures—especially the talking wolves and tentacle clusters—were very intriguing.

Your writing style strikes the perfect balance between flowing poetic prose and sharp, action-driven sequences. The battle scenes were particularly well-executed.

This glimpse into your fantasy world left me wanting more—wondering about the Old Kingdom, Aken's past adventures, and whether he escapes this perilous situation. Truly exceptional work deserving of recognition!

Third Place

Station 134

by: • HDez •

HDez, your creation of "Station 134" captured me instantly. The way you transformed an ordinary, forgotten bus station into a threshold between worlds reveals your brilliant talent for finding magic in the mundane.

I was particularly drawn to your atmospheric writing - the descriptions of "weather-worn shingles," "gray bricks covered in creeping vines," and that haunting "OUT OF SERVICE" sign perfectly established a sense of abandoned mystery.

Your character development shines through Nells, the enigmatic stationmaster who flickers between forms, and Josselyn, the human caretaker with ancient knowledge. These characters were very compelling to me.

The rules of your magical realm were also elegantly crafted - the unconventional bus fare that requires memories or secrets rather than money is an inspired touch, well done.

"Station 134" feels like the perfect beginning to an epic adventure, balancing detailed worldbuilding with just enough mystery to leave me eager to board that green bus myself. :eyes:

Thank you for creating this enchanting threshold between worlds.

I really appreciate everyone who participated and I intend to get around to commenting my thoughts on everyone else's posts as well! (Don't think I forgot about you wonderful creative creatures :heart: )

I hope to produce more challenges here in the future, so if there's anything you want to see/do, let me know!

Thanks! :D