๐บ Welcome to the Scholar and Scribe Invitational ๐บ
The Invitational is our bi-weekly, super-duper, writing contest. It is where we match quills and draw blood all for the sake of the craft. We all know a 'friendly' competition never hurts anyone, much, especially when it can be used as a platform to improve your writing. ๐
๐งน HOUSEKEEPING ๐งน
Only two winners this week. Our other participants didn't meet the word count limit, unfortunately. Remember that this contest is intended to test your quill folks. Try to challenge yourselves and keep with the prescribed guidelines.
๐ฅณ Last Invitational Winners ๐ฅณ
๐ฅ Gold: 50 SCHOLAR, 3 SCRIBE, 2 HSBI, 300 Ecency points
Tukar crawled closer, aiming for a thick patch of brush. He reached it unnoticed, and hid. He slowly prepared his shot, but didn't pull back on the bowstring. "Aspen is going to drive him towards me. If I stay here, I can get a perfect shot," he thought.
๐ฅ Silver: 40 SCHOLAR, 2 SCRIBE, 1 HSBI, 200 Ecency points
@Loveth97 with Treacherous lover
Princess Tatiana was the only daughter of King Jamar of the Pamatine tribe. They were a tribe known for their beautiful pink skin and exquisite bodily features. The Kingdom was richly blessed with herbalists, healers, and other gifted people, but princess Tatiana was the most special. She had a skin that glowed even at night, her hair was silky, and it was known to possess healing powers. She could raise dead beings just by touching them, and she could speak to creatures of the forest.
๐ง Rules of Engagement ๐ง
- Entries must adhere to the genre AND thematic prompt;
- Entries must be between 750 and 1500 words.
Note: this does not include any intro/footer text. - You must post your entry in Scholar and Scribe and use the #scholarandscribe tag;
- Deadline for submission is Wednesday, 17th of April (23.59, GMT + 01);
- All languages are welcome but MUST include an English translation;
- Link your entry in the comment section below; โฌ
๐ค Prizes and Goodies ๐ค
The winners will be announced in two weeks. Winners of what? An astute question. The prizes are as follows:
๐ฅ Gold: 50 SCHOLAR, 3 SCRIBE, 2 HSBI, 300 Ecency points
๐ฅ Silver: 40 SCHOLAR, 2 SCRIBE, 1 HSBI, 200 Ecency points
๐ฅ Bronze: 30 SCHOLAR, 1 SCRIBE, 100 Ecency points
๐๏ธ Runner(s) Up: 15 SCHOLAR, other goodies
IN ADDITION- Each participant will get a modest review of their work from the modding team. With the additional opportunity of getting an in-depth critical review if they so choose. ๐
๐คบ Genre and Theme ๐คบ
The story you submit MUST adhere to the following prompts:
๐ฅ Genre: COMEDY
๐คน Theme: MASQUERADE
It's the month of laughter and joy! And thus far, in all the time of this contest's existence, we haven't had a comedy competition. In my country, April Fools is known as the Day of Masks. Sorta like Holloween. And from my understanding other countries have this custom as well, so the theme seemed fitting. There are many ways you can play around with this genre/theme combo, and I am excited to read ya'll's interpretations. ๐
May the odds - and your creative energy - be ever in your favor!
We'd like to give out a big shout-out and thank you to Ecency for sponsoring this contest! ๐ค
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