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 Posted: Thu Dec 08, 2011 10:16 pm
C h r i s t m a s__ F a n f i c t i o n__ C o n t e s t__ 2011. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .I will be hosting this contest, this time around. I know, weird, right? Well, I had an idea, so I claimed it. Let's get down to business. [other than defeating the huns]
W i n n e r s
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1st: Misuki Marishima
2nd: Marshmallow Kitty
3rd: Jisen Meizuki
Random cheap prize from inventory for everyone else who entered and submitted their entry »→ Prizes:1st place: 20k
2nd place: 10k
3rd place: 5k
Consolation prizes as I see fit.
Don't just not enter because you don't think you'll win! That's no fun! »→ The Theme:Letters Home: Did you ever hear some of the letters that soldiers wrote home to their wife or family, during wars like WW2 or the Civil War? Some of them were heart melting and filled with passion. Well that was my inspiration in thinking up this year's theme. Your task is to write a wartime letter written by a character, to another character. You can write as your own character or another person's. The setting is up to you, it just has to be during a war. (I suggest using FEF's current war, unless the character you want to write as was in another.)»→ How to Enter:If you wish to join this contest, send a trade of 500g to me, and then once you have finished your entry, PM it to me. The maximum number of entrants allowed is ten.
The deadline for entering is 12AM on January 1st. (AKA December 31th 11:59 PM)»→ Rules/ FAQ:- ASK permission to write as a character that does not belong to you, as well as owners of any characters involved, such as the person being written to.
- While you may write as your own character, it would be nice to involve other characters as well, so think about it.
- It must be a war letter, not just any ordinary letter being written to somebody.
- When you have decided who to write as and to who, please contact me, so that I can add it to this thread and avoid having people doing the same thing.
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Posted: Thu Dec 08, 2011 10:21 pm
C o n t e s t a n t s
. . . . . . . . . . »→ Currently Entered:Marshmallow Kitty [paid | received] »→ [Blossom writing to Aidan's parents]
Queen Meethia Dagon [paid | received] »→ [Clara writing to her parents]
Kashigan [paid] »→ [Oujay writing to his parents]
askem2 [paid] »→ [Jaren writing to Derrin]
Jisen Meizuki [paid | received] »→ [Isadora writing to Cornelius]
Alihi Kaua [paid]
Misuki Marishima [paid | received] »→ [Horatio writing to Cyric]
Great General Wallace [paid] »→ [Wallace writing to Vaida]
Ziaram [paid] »→ [Zeiss writing to his parents]
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Posted: Thu Dec 08, 2011 10:23 pm
E n t r i e s
. . . . . . . . . . Entry 1: Marshmallow Kitty *Typoes are there on purpose. And in case you're wondering, the general idea is that Aidan's attitude helped Blossom to get out of her own funk (witnessed her parents' death and then leaped right into one war, separated from Aidan, then into another when she joins back up with the group and finds him again, remember?) and encourage her to be cheerful for him, as well as everyone else. It developed from there.
Fic below the dashes.*------ Dear Lily and Ethan, Hello! I know I haven’t written to you two in a while. I’m sorry about that. We’ve been marching for days and only now decided to sleep overnight in an inn for once, and I hadn’t had time to write a letter before. This might have to be quick, but I wanted to write something, you know? We’re camped outside of a Bernese castle now. The snow’s been falling pretty thickly and most everyone is gathered around the campfire to stay warm and to heat up their bedrolls or socks or gloves and things before getting some rest. So of course I’m doing the silly thing of writing a letter in this cold. It’s okay, though. I’m fine. This is important, after all! It’s still difficult out here. Nergal’s men are as strong as ever and we’ve had to be on top of our game for days just to make it out without major casualties. Aidan is getting worried about it all and I think he’s spending too much time planning strategys with Lyn and Hector and Eliwood instead of resting. He worries for our safety out there. I worry for his back here. Jaylin is watching out for him, though. Aidan needs a guardian on the battlefield, in any case, and it’s usually either me or him. We’re both making sure he gets enough sleep and is eating and everything. Sometimes I wonder if Jaylin’s not keeping him awake while they catch up on the “good ol times” that Aidan still has to remember, but there’s no way to know, I guess, unless I stay up late to watch them. Boys will be boys. I’m still not sure what, exactly, spurred on regaining all those memories, but I’m not going to complain, you know? It’s good to see him acting like himself and not so sad about not remembering. I like him a lot better when he’s smiling. He’s always been very good with that. He cheers everyone up by being happy, I think. I know I like to see him smiling. Was he like that at home, brightening up the room no matter what was going on? It’s kinda nice. I wish I could be that chipper. Thank you, by the way, for helping him. When we found each other, Aidan with amnesia and me having lost… everything, I guess—he was there for me and it helped to have such a nice, caring friend. I’m glad you raised him to be so compasionate and so patient. I like… I’d like to think we’re really good friends by now, you know? And… And I don’t have my own parents to write to. So if Aidan’s too busy with his strategies and tactics and forgeting to sleep because he’s too busy worrying about our safety, then I’ll write a letter in his place. It’s the least I can do. He’s already done so much for me. And I’m sorry if this is bothersome. I’m not sure if you want to hear from me or if you’d rather me force Aidan to put down the maps and write you something himself, but I appreciate what little kindness you can spare. I know you aren’t my own parents, but… but I’m glad Aidan has you two. You’re good people. Aidan’s lucky to have you. Thank you for everything, and please stay safe. Aidan will be home soon, I swear it. I don’t have to speak for Jaylin, and I’ll do everything in my power to make sure he returns to you in one piece, both body and mind. Stay warm, and take care. ~Blossom Entry 2: Queen Melethia Dagon Dear Mom and Dad, I am writing to you as I am recovering from a battle in Eyris. I overworked myself in battle and passed out. I will probably have to take breaks every once in a while writing this. My body hurts a little. Ow. I was told I was out for about a day. I wish I knew who carried me to safety. I would like to thank them for doing that. Do you remember Derrin? Well not long after I woke up he came to see me. He told me we shouldn’t be together because I was too good for him. I was confused as to why he said that. I’m still a little confused now. Did he find someone better than me? Is something else wrong? I’m going to find out. At least he’s not kicking me out of his place. That’s good that he does have some kindness left for me. There’s something else that confuses me. I got a silver sword as a gift. What confuses me is that I don’t know who sent it to me. It’s even custom made for me. That makes it a very pricy sword. I really wonder who sent it. Well as soon as I’m good to go, I’m going to go with the army to get the rest of Learania back. Those Sentrians and Mordachians will be out of here! Say hi to everyone back home for me. Your every loving Daughter, Clara Entry 3: Jisen Meizuki My dearest friend Cornelius,
Thank you for the tea you’ve given me. It tastes quite delightful. However, I can’t compare if Estarcian tea is better than Aldian nomadic tea. I haven’t had the chance to taste Aldian tea. It’s not that I don’t have the time to drink tea due to my work or to assist my protection to the people of allied countries. It’s just that… When I manage to have a sample of Aldian tea, it somehow disappears before I can get a sip of it. I have a feeling that it may be my comrade Rath, since there are rumors he has a secret stash of Nomadic Grass, but there is no evidence to prove it. Perhaps one day, I may get a sample of Aldian tea and see which tea is better.
So how are you and the others? I hope your country is recovering well after the invading attacks. Hopefully, the Archaneans are back to their home too. I’m still amazed what happened to your country. It feels like yesterday when that happened. Never would I expect that a big country could be taken nearly by a small group of army. Thankfully, we managed to stop the invasion and sorted out the misunderstanding. Speaking about it, have your people managed to find the sorceress that General Caesar spoke? I don’t believe that a person who caused a country much chaos can simply disappear out of thin air. She must be out somewhere, hiding from us. I hope you and the others are able to track that woman down.
As for me, I am physically well. But to my emotion and mental being… not so well at all. I assume you’ve heard the news that both Mordache and Sentria declared war on Learania. I wish I can give you the reason behind this madness, but it’s complicated to explain. All I can inform you is that I feel partly guilty for the madness behind this. My part behind the reason had nothing to do with gaining power or territory, but to aid and save those who were in distress. I did not mean my part to be the reason to send Learania to war. I was doing my duty as a knight to help those in need.
I wish you and the others can aid us to defend against Sentria and Mordache, but I feel that your king will refuse due to not wanting to interfere, after having your country invaded and being recovered right at the moment. Not only that, but he may want the reason for why we’re in a war. Oh, I wish I could tell you so freely. But if I do, your king may side with Mordache. Hopefully, the Aldians will assist us to defend Learania. I don’t know how much longer Learania can survive against two countries.
However, war is not the only thing that distresses me. I believe the news has been recently spread to other countries by now. The news about the child is being claimed as the lost descendant of Learanian king. Well, after careful investigation, it has proven that the child is really the descendant of King Leander. Although I should be celebrating that Learania for finally had its royal heir back, I was not. For you see, Learania is in the middle of the war and celebrating about having a royal heir is not a good time to celebrate. Not to mention, horrible events had happened afterward and these events were not part of the war.
The first horrible event was the assassination toward our lost king, and that was after few minutes of his crowning. Luckily, my guild members were there to stop the assassination. Although the child was safe from harm, the culprit managed to escape. I don’t know who is behind the attempted assassination. It may seem that there are some people not pleased about having the child as their king. On the other hand, it can be one of Sentria or Mordache’s spy being sent out to assassinate the king to overthrow our military power. Of course, I find that hard to believe since Learania has managed to stand its ground without a ruler before. Hopefully, my people will be able to find the person behind this.
However, the failed assassination attempt was not as horrible as the next one. For the next event had not only affected me but toward my guild and maybe the people of Learania too. It was after that incident, I had discovered something tragic to my guild captain Nino. It happened when that old git advisor Rogvald demanded Rath to let the king and him see Nino, despite her sickness. However, when coming to her room, we discovered that Nino was not in her room. It was then that the advisor had Rath arrested for conspiracy and probably the murder of Nino. I heard him informed the king that he would hold a trial within days toward Rath while uncover what other secrets Rath had kept. Had the advisor not know we’re in the middle of the war? Why hold a trial when Learania is struggling against Sentria and Mordache?
I don’t know what happened to Nino, but to hear that Rath is behind this shocked me. You would assume that Rath would deny the allegation since he was loyal to Nino. However, Rath didn’t deny or agree the allegation. He just remained quiet and let the guards took him to prison. And with Rath being in prison and Nino disappeared, the advisor named me as the new captain of the guild due to my position as the next person in line.
I don’t know what to make of this. I know fully well that Rath would not kill Nino, after being loyal with her for many years. In fact, the three of us knew each other well before coming to Learania. However, I also know that Rath keeps secrets. Secrets that he wouldn’t tell to his friends, guild, and even his trusted comrades. Why must that nomad keep secrets and carry the burdens? Aren’t the guild and I trustworthy enough to know? I don’t know what is going in his mind, but I wish I could speak to him. I want to want him for something he doesn’t commit. However, I fear that Rath will remain stubbornly quiet, even toward his upcoming trial. If he wasn’t so secretive and being so heavily burdened with responsibilities, he would not be in prison for something he was not committed.
From that event, this dreadful news has been spreading slowly and quietly. I hear small talks among the guards as I walk pass them, whispering about Rath’s alliance. Talks about whether he is a double agent and works for either Mordache or Sentria. Some claim that he is a spy and killed Nino for his loyalty to another country. Others deny about Rath being a spy, but claim he is greed with power. They suggest that Rath has set up the assassination attempt to claim his position back from the king. And it’s not Rath the people question about. They are questioning toward my guild too. They feel that since my guild was under Rath’s control, they are unsure where our alliance lies to: the king or Rath.
As for me being the new captain of the guild, I am being torn apart. I would gladly take the job if Nino and Rath were unable to lead the guild. But to receive the captain position from what happened was not what I imagined. I want to be promoted for the hard work and loyal duty that I have performed. Not the monstrosity where my comrade is arrested and my captain disappeared.
I know I have not tell you this before, but I feel I need someone to lean on for support. From the very beginning when I met the advisor, I do not trust that old git. There is something sinister and twisted about that advisor, but I can’t figure out his motives. I wish I can confront him, on what ground am I to confront? I can’t confront him based by my intuition and have no evidence to show he is sinister. Grr… The thought of him makes me wish to arrest him, even if there’s no reason to charge.
I wish I can resign my position as guild captain, but I cannot. I know I am placed as captain by that old git and I dislike how I’ve gotten the position. But if I resign the position, I fear that Rogvald will place someone he can trust to be the captain and not one of my comrades such as Ayra or Nils. And having someone he trusted as the guild captain, who knows what will happen afterwards. I feel I am nothing but a pawn to him and there is no choice I can do. I don’t trust him and want to arrest him, but at the same time, I can’t do anything against him. If I go against him, I may end up in jail for going against the Learanian king.
Oh what should I do? I don’t trust Rogvald; yet, the king trusts him. I wish I can assist Rath, but I have no evidence to prove his innocent. I want to resign my new position as guild captain, but that will leave my guild vulnerable for Rogvald to do something sinister. And to top it all off, Learania is still in the middle of the war against Sentria and Mordache.
I wish Father Renault is here to ease my worries as well as helping my morality. However, I don’t know where he is. From what I hear from the church, the priest informed me he is in a mission.
I don’t know what to do. I am not at ease of where my moral lies. Am I to do my duty as the knight and guild captain to follow my king, despite that there is distrust toward the king’s advisor? Or am I to follow my sense of justice where my heart tells me that my duty is to protect the people and country, even if it’s against the king? Oh if only there is a miracle to right all wrong. If only there is a guidance to lead me to the right path and put me at ease.
I don’t know how long will I struggle, but I pray for a miracle to appear. I like to thank you for listening to my concern. I did not mean to trouble you about my struggle, but it is as I said earlier, I need someone to lean on. Please give my hello to Cyric and Caterina. It has been ages since I last heard of them. In addition, please give my apology to Cyric that I cannot come to have a cup of tea with him for my next visit. I fear that my next visit will not come shortly due to the war. If you wish to assist me, it will be lovely if you can ask your king to aid Learania, even if I’m aware he will refuse.
I hope this will not be the last letter you will hear of me. I know I have survived many battles before. However, I’m not sure if I will survive this war where my country is at a disadvantage. So pray for not only my safety, but also the people of Learania.
Sincerely,
Isadora Entry 4: Misuki Marishima Dear Cyric, I’m sure by the time you get this letter you would have already heard the bad news. It’s true… Altiplos has fallen. The foreign invaders came without warning, and surrounded my fair city in no time at all. I’m not sure what our enemy wants yet. I don’t know how these soldiers will treat my people, now that we’ve been forced to surrender. I’m praying the best for them. Even praying has become hard though… when there’s still so much I don’t know! I feel like I have no excuses for our defeat. The fate of Estarcia’s great forge was on my shoulders, and I have failed her so. Ah, if only you were here, good friend. You’ve always been the better tactician between us. I guess my brawn is naught without your brains, huh? So many brave warriors laid down their lives. If only I had led them better, Cyric… If only my reckless bravery actually led me anywhere but this prison cell! There is so much about our enemies that confuses me. Why have they decided to attack us? Why haven’t they laid a hand on me after putting me in chains? The enemy soldiers have treated me and the other Estarcian prisoners with a lot more respect and civility than I thought they would. The fact we haven’t been tortured means they might have some honor after all. Their healers even wrapped up the wounds that nasty cold-hearted Sage gave me! It would be a whole lot nicer if they used just a little bit of that staff magic on me though. As bleak as my situation is here in Altiplos, I’ve kept my hope. My loss was a misfortune and a heavy blow to Estarcia, but we cannot give up! I know we’ll win in the end. I have faith in my other countrymen to come up with a plan to get us out of this mess, especially you, Cyric. I know you’ll make a strategy that will lead Estarcia to victory! Don’t worry about me. As I’ve said, the enemy has been civil to me and my people so far. Just focus on what you have to do for our homeland, and we’ll surely meet again. I’ll stay alive and wait for that day, Cyric. It’s a promise. Sincerely, Your friend, Horatio of Altiplos Entry 5: Belzayne Dear mom and dad,
I'm sure by now the news of Miledy being a traitor has reached you guys. While this seems to be some sort of lie set up by General Narshen, I know it is true. Miledy was Princess Guinivere's personal guard, and so she would follow her anywhere. I will try to do what I can to bring her home safe and sound.
But I can say this much: Miledy is not a traitor. She is just doing her job as Guinivere's personal guard. But that damn rat Narshen...he dares to call me a traitor?! He believes that I would leak information to Miledy so that could lead to his downfall. All he cares about is his damn pride! I heard that Murdock came around to strip him of his title Dragon General and hand it over to Gale.
Now Gale, I believe he does deserve this title. He serves the king without question, and even though he loves Miledy, I feel that he would even fight her if things came down to that. There's just been so much strife with this war. And if it had not been for Gale, that rat Narshen would have captured me and even killed me off. And he was also right about Miledy. She was fighting for Guinivere, and not the king.
As much as this may pain you two, I am going to be siding with Miledy. Fighting with the Lycian army is going to be the best thing for the country as a whole. Zephiel is just using pawns to throw the continent into a mass hysteria, and we cannot allow this war to escalate anymore. There's been so much blood shed...so much death. It needs to end. My only hope is that Miledy and I can come home safely to you two.
Yours dearly,
Zeiss
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Posted: Wed Jan 04, 2012 12:22 pm
Well, I waited a little longer, but I can't keep waiting for people to hand in their entries. I will post them in this topic for people to see though, if anymore are handed in, they just won't be in the voting.
But anyway! You are now free to vote between these five entries. While judging, try to keep personal bias at a minimum. Think about who is writing and what their connection to the person they're writing to is. Do they seem as close as you think they would be? Is their spelling and grammar the way you think it would be? Is the situation believable? Does the content reveal things about anybody? Things like this are things that should be considered in your voting.
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