[Poetry Contest] Guardian of the Castle [Congrats!]

[Nayci]

The dragon soquili is colored by the talented Strifeling and the maiden is colored by the talented Devil Nightshade!

Opens: 11/08/2018 @ 12:00AM EST
Closes: 11/13/2018 @ 11:59PM EST
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He watches her from afar, too nervous to approach. She knows he is there, silently protecting from the shadows~

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This is poetry contest! The dragon seems to have fallen in love with the maiden. However he is too nervous to speak to her. Afraid she would find him ugly. On the other hand she already knows he is there, keeping a respectful protective distance. What is their story?

Note: If you are going for the dragon does he woo her with poetry? Does he try to explain to her his desires through rhyme? Haiku? Does his nervousness get the better of him and he never speaks to her?

Note 2: If you are going for the maiden how does she feel to have an admirer? Does she love him in return? Does she pity him? Does she find him ugly?

Game Specific Rules

1. Follow gaia ToS
   
2. While I love reading, I'm not expecting or wanting a long novel.
   
3. You may enter for both if you have not won a soquili freebie from the event. Just make sure they're in one post.
   
4. You may edit your posts up to the closing time. Just make a note at the top of your post in red with the last edit date.
   
5. I will go by timestamp when it comes to closing this game. Anything posted after closing time will not be considered.
   
6. As this is a judged event staff are not eligible to enter at this time.
   
   Entry Form (Post this twice if you are entering for both the dragon and the maiden)
   
   [size=14][b][u]Once Upon a Time...[/b][/u][[/size]
   [b]Username:[/b]
   [b]Soquili Going For:[/b]
   [b]Entry:[/b]
   [b]Extra Information:[/b] (Anything else I should know about them?)
   [/quote]

 

[~Lady Kanna~]

Once Upon a Time...[
Username: ~Lady Kanna~
Soquili Going For: Dragon
Entry:
Oh, Radiant Bloom,
You who rules the garden of my heart,
How I long to say that which I cannot.
I tremble in your mighty presence,
Words fail and I am undone.

Oh, Midnight Goddess,
Who moves with the grace of the moon.
For whom the stars fall from the sky,
That they, may it be for only a moment,
Bask in the light that is you.

Oh, Foolish Wyrm,
That is the creature I am.
How I long to bask in that light,
To be near to you as others are.
May the Gods have mercy upon my soul.

Extra Information: Despite his small stature and tender heart, he is a fierce warrior and would do anything for his lady fair. He will muster all the courage in his small frame and say all the things he's kept hidden in his heart.  

[Kettyn]

Once Upon a Time...
Username: Kettyn
Soquili Going For: Dragon
Entry:

Time:
It's a four letter word
so short; yet can encompass seconds, minutes
and for me it can even span eras;
I am timeless. I am powerful ...
yet I am a fool.

Beauty is not timeless
It rises and then sets like the sun
Your countenance is like the sun in my eyes
But one day it will be gone.

I vow before that day comes
to be able to demonstrate
how it is you make me feel inside
Even now as I lurk outside your home

You know that I am here
just as much as I know you still
draw breath and grace the halls inside
I've protected your life
by placing mine at constant risk
with nary a thought to my well being.

Is this what they call true love?

My heart beats in triple time
whenever I catch glimpses
of your fair visage
when you stand so proudly
on your stone balcony

My mind yearns to shout to you
the praises I deem worthy
so that your ears will catch them
and your eyes will shine with tears
as you return my fervent desire to meet

But this can never be
For even as my mind wills
the sounds to emerge
nothing passes through my lips.
I am willing to but unable to speak.

Must I earn your admiration through silence
and through my own strength instead?
Fighting off those that dare to sow ruin
on your lovely kingdom.

I am the epitome of the night
Like the darkness
I can slip unnoticed
through the trees
a silent shadow

Rest easy fair maiden
Know in your heart
as you slumber at night
that I will see that no harm
will ever befall you

My actions will speak louder
than words could ever hope to do
Perhaps just then perhaps
you'd know how much I care
for you in time

My unending vow is this:
Any arrow that seeks your heart
If I have life in my body
I will take the shaft willingly
in an effort to show my devotion to you

But how much time is left?

Extra Information: The dragon is physically unable to express what he feels for the maiden. He vows to himself that one day his actions will speak louder than words ever could in order to try and win the maiden's heart.
 

[Artymus]

Once Upon a Time...
Username: Artymus
Soquili Going For: Maiden
Entry:

I see you standing there,
Where others dare not tread,
Pacing slowly through the darkened trees,
Your face haunts me, though I feel no dread.

I see the fire in your eyes,
An eerie, beautiful blue,
A most unnatural flame,
Of a mesmerizing hue.

When will you come to me,
Oh Dragon in the shadow?
I'll be waiting patiently
Where the brightest of stars glow.

So if you love me, tell me now!
The light of the stars wanes,
In your eyes, I see just how
Your burning love remains.


Extra Information: She's been enamored with him since the first time she saw the dragon, and since he has yet to express himself to her, she's taking initiative.



Once Upon a Time...
Username: Artymus
Soquili Going For: Dragon
Entry:

Never in my deepest fantasy,
Did I ever dream of such beauty.
I lose myself within your galaxy,
But I must not stray from duty.

How can I tell you that I love you so,
When I do not know your name?
But, I cannot bring myself to go,
For my heart is bound in chains.

These bonds that hold my heart,
Are not of rage, or hate.
They are made of light and love,
I feel they are my fate.

And while I fear the answer,
I know I must ask now,
For if I dally any longer,
I fear another's vow.

Extra Information: He's been bashful thus far, but now there's some knight sniffing around, so he's finally telling her how he feels in the hopes she feels the same.
 

[Malis Vitterfolk]

Once Upon a Time...[
Username: Malis Vitterfolk
Soquili Going For: No ponies please
Entry:
Roses are red
Violets are blue
My heart is a flutter
I have the hots for you

Roses are red
The grass is green
You are the prettiest
That I've ever seen

Roses are red
Rocks can be teal
Please take my soul
You'll find it's a steal

Extra Information: Participation points only please!  

[Moxxiie]

Once Upon a Time...[
Username:Moxxiie
Soquili Going For:n/a participation entry
Entry:

Beauty and grace
Power and pride.
His heart aches for her, yet she denies.

She will not admit
Her love for him
Though he has pledged his life and limb.

He will never give up
The pursuit of her hand
Even if he must defeat all in the land.

His heart is hers
And hers alone
A greater love she has never known.

Someday she will break through her walls
To open her heart to all that could be
When she does, he will be waiting; they will be free.



Extra Information:
She, the princess, is scared of being shamed for loving the dragon and so will not admit it.
 

[Kara Asumie]

Once Upon a Time...[
Username: Kara Asumie
Soquili Going For: Participation Ticket Only
Entry:
Whispers in the night
Voices of fright
Into the air
Poor little Mare

But one shall save
With a wave
Of Light and Dark
To hit the mark

When danger Fades
All the maids
Will return it all
Back to how it was before the Fall.

Extra Information: n/a  

[Roarie Desu]

Once Upon a Time...
Username: Roarie Desu
Soquili Going For: The Maiden
Entry:
Locked up in a tower of my despair
Unable or un-wanting to find the key
In deep thought I twould braid my hair
So you could climb up and rescue me

Caught up in my own devastating nightmare
There is but one way to make it stop
Perhaps with you my fierce one
We could go elsewhere
Maybe your kiss could free me and wake me up

In our fairytale land, far far away
You can be my knight in shiny armor
Slay the fiery dragon inside
We could live happily ever after
Is my love strong enough to reach you...
Extra Information: I like the idea of her quietly serenading and falling in love with him too from afar. It's so shakespearean and tragic and wistful.
 

[lysia_nyteblade]

Once Upon a Time...[
Username: lysia_nyteblade
Soquili Going For: Maiden
Entry:

Silent vigil from afar
Safely kept me here from harm
Seasons doth come and go
Warm the hearts of friendship grow

Extra Information: Though grateful for such a steadfast friend and protector, she doesn't harbor the dragon anything more than friendship. You could say she loves him in her own way, though not in the way that one would love their soul mate. She loves him like the trusted friend and guardian she reveres him to be.  

[IvoryRyu.20]

Once Upon a Time...[
Username: IvoryRyu.20
Soquili Going For: Maiden
Entry:
I stood within the night
My tail feathers glowing in the moonlight.
Lately these last few days there’s been a presence.
I don’t fear it for it reminds me of my mentor.

But I do wish he stop acting like I wouldn’t notice him.
Kindness or shyness that is something that only holds an individual back.
I mean he’s pretty from what I seen of him so far.
But oh stars of darkness and light here me.

Tell me how do I know if he’s right.
He’s agile and quick but really not all that bright.
I wish I knew before I decided if he was right.
Suddenly a light beamed across the sky.
Drakiza looked up is this supposed to be the sign.

She looked at the stars took a minute to herself to think.
Yet, she also took that time to go over her mentors teachings.
To find truth you must question yourself and the one with the solution.
So at a trot she went to wear she believed her admirer was to ask him for sure.

Are you the one for me?
Or will you be just another faded memory?
Extra Information: I’m using the character I made Drakiza from tower story as inspiration for this girl. That explains her background and that she plans to approach the dragon for answers. Eventually there will be a happy ending but the dragon will have to answer things before we get to happy ending.
 

[Teh Cheryl]

Once Upon a Time...[
Username: Teh Cheryl
Soquili Going For: Maiden
Entry:
Why must he persist?
I do not need any knight
I'm my own savior

Extra Information: Just playing for fun or surprise familiar!