Hi, this is Peat’s friend and webmaster David here. Over the past few weeks, Peat and I have been working on a prototype version of a forum for this site. We’ve decided that it’s finally ready for beta testers. What we’re releasing today is an imperfect work, with the idea being for it to be [...]
Foreshadowing
So the Warding Contest is finally over. This is a mixed blessing. On one hand, there is no sense of endless wonder every time I log in to get my e-mail, but there is also no sense of impending dread as judgment day approaches and I have to pick a handful of winners from an [...]
Warding Contest Winners
Well, the Warding Contest is over, and true to my promises, the judges met within a week to pick winners. It was really nice to have help choosing. I have a love/hate relationship with these contests, because the entries are always so incredibly awesome that I feel like even the least of them deserve prizes, [...]
Portable Circle
The Warding Contest has been incredible. Seriously. Every time I have one of these contests, I am stunned at some of the amazingly creative results, and each time I think it’s peaked and there is no better. Then I have another contest, and you people keep raising the bar. Leesha’s herb basket? Arlen’s journal? Beautiful [...]
Warded Lantern Posts
Fantastic Warding Contest entry from Arthur in California, who made aluminum wards posts that double as candle holders. Had a hard time figuring out exactly what to make. I almost opted for a full-on portable warding circle with knotted rope and measuring sticks. But, with the advancements of modern metallurgy, I found something a bit [...]