CODING - All coding must be new. You may use Lorem Ipsum as the default text or existing writing. You do not need to write new content unless specified. These codes do not need to be used in your encyclopedia, posts or profiles etc afterwards - these are just there to signify what is meant by this prompt. If you wish to use them after the challenge, you may.

1. Roleplay Post Format (for use in roleplay posts)
2. Thread Tracker (for use in encyclopedias)
3. Letter/Owl Post Format (for use in letters)
4. Wizard Magazine/Newsletter/Newspaper Page
5. Character Description (for use in profile)
6. Signature Code (for use in profile)
7. Spell Card (a "card" featuring any spell - can be your own)
8. Relationships Tracker (for use in encyclopedias)
9. Playlist that fits your character (must contain at least 7 PG13 songs)
10. IC Recipe Book Page (must include a recipe your character likes) *

* If you complete the full "coding" category, you will be able to post this code as part of our IC (in character) recipe book page, if you would like to (optional reward). This means the recipe (and code) submitted in this will be shared in a thread and officially 'published' IC by the school, with credit going to your character or kept anonymous, as per your choice. These will go in the same book as the other categories' recipe book pages for 2023. The recipe must be something your character knows/has obtained from their family/the library - or you can submit it anonymously if you prefer.

WRITING - All writing must be new. Look at the word counts specified. You can post some of these into roleplays after the challenge, if you wish to (and if it appropriate to do so).

1. Write a poem about Spring (under 200 words)
2. Write a gossip leaflet about your character (think Gossip Girl/Bridgerton style) (under 500 words, over 100 words)
3. Have your character tell us their best PG13 joke (under 200 words, over 50 words)
4. Write a post about feelings with no dialogue (under 1000 words, over 200 words)
5. Write a solo with your character trying something new (under 1000 words, over 200 words)
6. Make up a spell (under 300 words, over 50 words)
7. Short adventure story (under 500 words, over 100 words)
8. Write a post about your character training for a sport/exercising (under 1000 words, over 200 words)
9. Write a poem about love (under 200 words)
10. IC write a 100-300 word description of your character's favourite food (must include a recipe outside of the word count) *

* If you complete the full "writing" category, you will be able to post this description as part of our IC (in character) recipe book page, if you would like to (optional reward). This means the recipe (and description) submitted in this will be shared in a thread and officially 'published' IC by the school, with credit going to your character or kept anonymous, as per your choice. These will go in the same book as the other categories' recipe book pages for 2023. The recipe must be something your character knows/has obtained from their family/the library - or you can submit it anonymously if you prefer.

GRAPHICS - Most of these will require using images readily available to you on the Internet. These are graphics, images, collages etc. You may use your own photography too, of course. You may also use digital art/drawings. Please use free stock images, pictures you own or tools like Canva etc. Credit sources where appropriate.

1. Character banner
2. Hogwarts house of choice moodboard
3. New avatar for spring/the ball
4. Wardrobe inspiration board for a casual day in Hogsmeade
5. Hogwarts friends
6. A poster on your character's wall
7. Make a pureblood/muggleborn meme (here is a resource if you do not have one)
8. Make a banner for a thread you're in
9. Make a graphic to showcase your character's life pre-school
10. IC recipe book page featuring a family recipe for your Hogwarts character (must include a recipe) *

* If you complete the full "graphics" category, you will be able to post this graphic as part of our IC (in character) recipe book page, if you would like to (optional reward). This means the recipe (and graphic) submitted in this will be shared in a thread and officially 'published' IC by the school, with credit going to your character or kept anonymous, as per your choice. These will go in the same book as the other categories' recipe book pages for 2023. The recipe must be something your character knows/has obtained from their family/the library - or you can submit it anonymously if you prefer.

OTHER - Drawing, painting, singing, pottery etc. These must be created by you (can be any medium, can include digital art). You cannot use images/photography in these (those would be considered 'graphics'). However, if you physically create something, such as a sculpture or painting then you may take a photo of that or scan it as your entry.

1. A boggart (your character's fear)
2. At least three pin badge designs that represent your character
3. A magical creature
4. Witch/wizardsona (your character aesthetics)
5. A magical item (can be made up)
6. Herbology or plants
7. Make up your own potion (must include effects/description somewhere)
8. Wardrobe inspiration for a ball outfit
9. Summer camp
10. IC dessert made by your character (must include a recipe alongside it) *

* If you complete the full "other" category, you will be able to post this food image as part of our IC (in character) recipe book page, if you would like to (optional reward). This means the recipe (and image) submitted in this will be shared in a thread and officially 'published' IC by the school, with credit going to your character or kept anonymous, as per your choice. These will go in the same book as the other categories' recipe book pages for 2023. The recipe must be something your character knows/has obtained from their family/the library - or you can submit it anonymously if you prefer.

Rewards:

Prizes will be given on participation/completion. You will receive a reward for each completed prompt you do, with additional rewards on completing a full category - or all four categories.

For each prompt:

• Every completed prompt = 5 sickles for each

For each full category you complete, you will receive:

• Above money for each completed prompt results in 50 sickles (2g 16s)
• Additional 18 sickles for the full category (giving you 4g)
• 1 House Point
• IC published in the Recipes Book if you wish to

For example - If you complete two full categories, you will receive double the above (so 8g, 2hp). Whilst if you complete 1 full category and 5 additional prompts, you will be rewarded for those (so 4g + 25 sickles, 1hp). Etc.

For completing all FOUR categories, you will receive:

• Above money & house points completing all four categories (results in 16g, 4 house points, ic publishing)
• 1 special item (which will be sent to these winners for free before it is released to the shops)

Rules:

• No plagiarism, this must be your own work.
• This can be on any medium and can be interpreted broadly, where appropriate. Digital, classical and unique mediums are welcome.
• We might ask for your permission to use some of your art on the site to make things look pretty. You are free to decline.
• The art must be PG13 (this should go without saying but just in case).
• These pieces of art are considered to be daily/weekly challenges but some are more complicated than others. The goal is to be done by the end of 31st March.
• To show your art/progress you can make a thread in The Art Gallery. Just tag it [Martch 23].
• To help with moderation, please make sure it is very clear which prompt & which category you are doing at all times. You may post four posts (one for each category) with clearly marked labels between each prompt or do individual posts (ideally in order / divided by category). Whatever you want is fine but just be mindful that it has to be moderated by someone who will also be looking at everyone else's, so make it easy to moderate.

To Claim Rewards:

Once complete you can post in this thread so that a moderator can give you your rewards at the end of the month. All artworks for the prompts must be posted by the end of 31st March, anything after that will not be accepted. Please also post in this thread, after completing at least one prompt and edit your post if you are updating your completed overall count. You must post in this thread before the end of 7th April in order to gain rewards.

Name: [Your exact account name for searching purposes]
Link To Thread: [Link]
Coding: 0/10
Writing: 0/10
Graphic: 0/10
Other: 0/10
Status: In Progress/Finished

Do not post unless you have AT LEAST 1 completed prompt.

You do not have to do all four categories if you do not want to. Just mark it as finished once you've done the desired ones.

Questions, Answers & Updates

1. Okay so question on Martch. In my thread, do I have to have an individual post for each prompt, or can I have 4 posts (one for each category) with clearly marked labels between each prompt?

Yes, you can definitely have 4 posts (one for each category) with clearly marked labels. That would probably make it easier for me to moderate, in fact. If you prefer to do it in a different way, that's fine. My only request is that it is very clear which prompt + which category you're doing at all times.

Based of the above question, I have added this to the rules -

To help with moderation, please make sure it is very clear which prompt & which category you are doing at all times. You may post four posts (one for each category) with clearly marked labels between each prompt or do individual posts (ideally in order / divided by category). Whatever you want is fine but just be mindful that it has to be moderated by someone who will also be looking at everyone else's, so make it easy to moderate

2. For Graphics Character banner does it have to be for my character or can it be for another character?

The spirit of the challenge to is to encourage people to refresh their character's encyclopedia/images/whatever so it is intended for people to use their own HiO characters. We also do want to encourage a sense of community, so where applicable, prompts can also be used to create gifts for friends. That being said, the challenge is about making art so you can totally make it for other non-HiO characters if you would like. The exception is if it specifies your character, you will be required to use one of your HiO characters (PC or iNPC).

So to answer the question - in this specific instance - another character is fine.

3. Update - Forgot to add word counts to the poems and gossip leaflet. This has been added. Poems are under 200 words (no minimum) and the gossip leaflet has to be between 100 - 500 words.

4. For the writing section can I do a thread with someone else (unless it specifically said a solo)?

The writing prompts should go in your Martch thread itself and not in any roleplays. You can use them as solos/posts after the fact if you'd like. You do not have to but you can. They are not intended to be posted as threads for this challenge specifically. So if you do a thread with someone else or a solo thread that fills the criteria, you can't just link to the thread. I won't click those links when I am moderating it (I do not have the time to read people's full threads). I'll only read what is in the Martch thread and reward on that.

Nora's Note: Please ensure the writing is posted directly into the thread. I won't be able to click through links. You can post them as solos in addition to this (so you don't need to delete your existing thread) but they should be in your Martch Thread so I can review them + reward you accordingly.