It’s almost Valentine's, so we’re calling upon all the World of Darkness artists, LARPers and cosplayers! Is your character a catch? Do they get other players hot and bothered under the collar? Do you want your character to take part in a themed Pin-Up Calendar? 

Please fill out the form below, and a panel of judges from the White Wolf team will pick their favourite character each month. This contest will run through Valentine’s Day 2027, giving you 12 chances to enter and win a chance for your character to burn in the spotlight.

On the second Friday of each month, we will reveal the winning piece on the World of Darkness website with credit to the author, then share them on our social channels. At the end of February 2027, we will release a digital calendar based on each artwork. 

The winners will receive a digital PDF copy of their choice from the 5th Edition library of books, and the title “Icon of the Night” on the official World of Darkness Discord if they are a member (optional; Discord membership is not required to enter the competition). 

The judging will be based on artistic quality, adherence to theme and how well it fits within the World of Darkness. You can submit your content to each month within the open submission slots below. Please use the PNG file format and 19:6 ratio, and keep the content under 1GB. Both photos and illustrations are allowed. 

This is a fan-art contest, and no published content will be considered canon or official. All art should relate to the 5th Edition-line of books (Vampire, Werewolf and Hunter).

Submissions will open on February 13th 2026 at 16:00 CEST, and the contest will end on February 12th 2027 at 16:00 CEST. It will run for 12 months, and there will be 12 winners; one for each month. Submissions are accepted continuously throughout the contest period and grouped monthly for judging purposes. There are specific themes covering the different months, they are divided as follows (Times are listed in CET/CEST depending on daylight saving.):

Form here. The winners will be contacted by the e-mail provided in the form.

Themes:

March: A Night on the Prowl

A character out in the night, hunting, watching, or drawing attention to themselves. 

Submission open: 13-02-2026 at 16:00 CET

Submissions close: 12-03-2026 at 08:00 CET

Winner revealed: 13-03-2026 at 16:00 CET

April: Caught in the Rain

Rain-soaked streets, wet fabric, reflections, moments of changing moods.

Submission open: 13-03-2026 at 16:00 CET

Submissions close: 09-04-2026 at 08:00 CEST

Winner revealed: 10-04-2026 at 16:00 CEST

May: Flowers with Thorns

Something beautiful that carries an edge, where elegance and danger exist side by side.

Submission open: 10-04-2026 at 16:00 CEST

Submissions close: 07-05-2026 at 08:00 CEST

Winner revealed: 08-05-2026 at 16:00 CEST

June: Bodies in Motion

A body caught mid-movement, full of energy and intent, whether in action, struggle or control.

Submission open: 08-05-2026 at 16:00 CEST

Submissions close: 11-06-2026 at 08:00 CEST

Winner revealed: 12-06-2026 at 16:00 CEST

July: Fire, Rebellion, and Bare Skin

Heat, defiance, exposure, and a sense that rules are being tested or broken. 

Submission open: 12-06-2026 at 16:00 CEST

Submissions close: 09-07-2026 at 08:00 CEST

Winner revealed: 10-07-2026 at 16:00 CEST

August: Power Suits & Undone Buttons

Authority and confidence on display, softened just enough to feel intimate.

Submission open: 10-07-2026 at 16:00 CEST

Submissions close: 13-08-2026 at 08:00 CEST

Winner revealed: 14-08-2026 at 16:00 CEST

September: Dusty Tomes & Dangerous Minds

Knowledge as temptation, set among books, candlelight and quiet menace.

Submission open: 14-08-2026 at 16:00 CEST

Submissions close: 10-09-2026 at 08:00 CEST

Winner revealed: 11-09-2026 at 16:00 CEST

October: Horror in the Underground

Something unsettling hidden beneath the surface, in tunnels, basements or other dark places.

Submission open: 11-09-2026 at 16:00 CEST

Submissions close: 08-10-2026 at 08:00 CEST

Winner revealed: 09-10-2026 at 16:00 CEST

November: Mourning in Black

Grief and restraint expressed through dark clothing, stillness and presence.

Submission open: 09-10-2026 at 16:00 CEST

Submissions close: 12-11-2026 at 08:00 CET

Winner revealed: 13-11-2026 at 16:00 CET

December: Winter is for Luxury

Cold nights contrasted with warmth, indulgence and a sense of deliberate excess.

Submission open: 13-11-2026 at 16:00 CET

Submissions close: 10-12-2026 at 08:00 CET

Winner revealed: 11-12-2026 at 16:00 CET

January: New Year, New Power

A moment of change or ascension, where control, status or ambition is being claimed.

Submission open: 11-12-2026 at 16:00 CET

Submissions close: 07-01-2027 at 08:00 CET

Winner revealed: 08-01-2027 at 16:00 CET

February: Blood Roses & Broken Hearts

Romance mixed with danger where love, loss and desire intertwine.

Submission open: 08-01-2027 at 16:00 CET

Submissions close: 11-02-2027 at 08:00 CET

Final winner revealed: 12-02-2027 at 16:00 CET

Form here. The winners will be contacted by the e-mail provided in the form.

There are no physical prizes, so it’s open to all countries. Multiple entries from the same person are accepted, but only one win per person. Paradox Interactive reserves the right to refuse entries if they depict illegal or offensive material. No purchase required to enter.

No explicit nudity, all depicted characters must be 18 years or older. AI-generated/assisted content will not be allowed. All participants must be over 18. 

Each decision of the winner by the White Wolf team is final, but if you believe a winner has broken any rules please contact us at info@worldofdarkness.com and we will review. This should only be for rule violations; artistic disagreements are not grounds for appeal. Paradox Interactive reserves the right to disqualify any entry found to be in violation of these rules at any time.

Paradox Interactive retains a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free license to display, reproduce, distribute and publicly communicate the submission on any platform (or list the platforms) for an unlimited duration.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS FOR [Icons of the Night: A World of Darkness Pin-Up Contest]

1. General

The [ICONS OF THE NIGHT: A WORLD OF DARKNESS PIN-UP CONTEST] (“Promotion”) is managed and promoted by Paradox Interactive AB, Magnus Ladulåsgatan 4, 556667-4759 (“Paradox”, “we”, and “us”). These terms and conditions explain who may participate, the time frame, entries, costs and expenses, intellectual property, disqualification, privacy, notification, prize, taxes etc. Please read these terms and conditions carefully prior to participating. By entering this Promotion, an entrant is indicating his/her agreement to be bound by these terms and conditions. The Promotion is part of marketing efforts for our services. The Promotion and these terms and conditions will be governed by Swedish law and any disputes will be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of Sweden.

THIS PROMOTION IS IN NO WAY SPONSORED, ADMINISTERED, ENDORSED, OR ASSOCIATED WITH ANY SOCIAL MEDIA PLATFORM (FACEBOOK, INSTAGRAM, TWITCH, TWITTER, DISCORD OR OTHER AS MAY BE), AND YOU ARE PROVIDING THE INFORMATION AND ENTRY TO PARADOX SOLELY.

2. Entrants 

The Promotion is open for anyone around the world aged 18 or above. Employees (and members of their immediate family) of Paradox, our agents, affiliates, and anyone connected to this Promotion are not eligible to enter.

3. Time Frame

The Promotion starts at [17:00 CET] on [13-02-2026] and ends at [17:00 CET] on [12-02-2027] and the winners of the Promotion will be announced according to the schedule on the website (above). Entries or participation in the relevant month’s themed after this time will not be considered.

4. Rules to participate

No purchase of any goods or services is necessary to be eligible for entry into this prize draw. To participate in the Promotion the entrant must: 

• Be eighteen (18) years of age or older.

• Not depict explicit nudity, all depicted characters must be 18 years or older.

• Entries must consist of original content created solely by the entrant. The use of AI-generated or AI-assisted content is strictly prohibited.

• All entries must be submitted via the official World of Darkness website submission form.

• Give Paradox Interactive a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free license to display, reproduce, distribute and publicly communicate the artwork on any platform (or list the platforms) for an unlimited duration.

Entries that does not comply with the rules, may be deemed invalid at the sole discretion of Paradox. Paradox is not responsible for entries not received for whatever reason, for example, but not limited to technical, hardware or software malfunctions, misdirected entries, lost or unavailable network connections, incorrect, garbled, failed, delayed electronic or other communications or other technical problems related to entries. 

Paradox reserves the right, at its sole discretion and at any time, to change or modify these terms and conditions, such change shall be effective immediately upon posting to this webpage. Paradox also reserves the right to amend or cancel the Promotion if circumstances arise outside of Paradox’s reasonable control.

Paradox is not responsible for inaccurate prize details supplied to any entrant by any third party connected with this Promotion.

Any participant who attempts or enters the Promotion in a manner, which in Paradox’s determination is contrary to these rules or by its nature is fraudulent or unjust to other entrants including without limitation tampering with the operation of the Promotion, hacking, cheating, deception or any other unfair playing practices such as intending to threaten, annoy, abuse, or harass any other entrants or Paradox and/or any of its agents or representatives, or who submits an illegible or incomplete entry may be rejected from the Promotion at Paradox’s sole discretion. 

5. Prize

There will be [TWELVE] [(12)] winner(s) of the Promotion in total. Each winner will receive the following:

• [A digital PDF copy of their choice from the V5 library of books]

• [Sharing of their art on the official World of Darkness website, as well as official social media channels]

• [The title “Icon of the Night” on the official World of Darkness Discord if they are a member.]

The prizes stated above have no alternatives. They are non-transferable and cannot be sold. If due to circumstances beyond reasonable control of Paradox, Paradox is unable to provide the above stated prizes, Paradox reserves the right to award substitute prizes of equal value. All prizes are subject to the terms and conditions of any supplier. Any taxes due on the prize will be paid by the winner. This may or may not mean that the winner(s) will receive a net prize that is lower than the possible gross prize stated above. Paradox’s decision as to those able to take part and selection of winners is final and is subject to Paradox’s sole discretion. No correspondence relating to the Promotion will be entered into. 

6. Results

The winner(s) will be contacted by [the EMAIL provided in the form]. Paradox is entitled to select alternative winner(s) from among the entrants If the winner(s) cannot be traced after reasonable efforts made by Paradox. A list of all winner(s) will be available on [the World of Darkness website] following the day of the selection of winners. Paradox reserves the right to choose another winner if satisfactory proof of age and/or parental consent is not received (if applicable).

7. Intellectual property

By submitting your content to us you hereby grant Paradox a non-exclusive, perpetual, transferable, irrevocable, sub-licensable, royalty-free, and worldwide license to use, modify, reproduce, publish, perform, display, distribute, make derivative works of and otherwise commercially and non-commercially exploit all content submitted by you in any manner or medium now existing or hereafter developed, without separate compensation to you or any other person or entity. 

8. Privacy

Any entrant’s personal data processed in conjunction with the Promotion is processed for the purpose to execute the Promotion and to adhere to any legal obligations. Processing of personal data for this purpose is necessary for the performance of a contract to which the data subject is a party. If Paradox is not allowed to process the personal data, the entrant will not be able to participate in the Promotion. Paradox will share the personal data only to such suppliers that must have it in order to execute the Promotion, i.e. social media platforms, travel agencies and carriers. These recipients may process the personal data outside of the European Union and Paradox ensures the safety of the personal data by entering into legally binding and enforceable standard data protection clauses or any other appropriate safeguard. The personal data will be processed for up to three months from the end of the Promotion or as long as Paradox is legally obliged to process the data. For more questions about how Paradox processes personal data and to read more about your rights, please read our privacy policy, which can be found here.