Hime Themis Posted August 29, 2012 Report Share Posted August 29, 2012 [img]http://i627.photobucket.com/albums/tt360/KirkeMykonos/OBR_CourtChamber/OBR_Flag-1.jpg[/img] Gentle Persons Soon the 5th of September will be upon us and we shall be celebrating the passing of our sixth year here upon Digiterra. We shall of course welcome friends old and new to join us on our forums for a celebration but we feel the need to do more. This our Digiterra is home to many a bright and creative leader. The way of politics has had many a bright star and the warriors of lore are well respected. We salute you and what you have accomplished. There is however a group who are oft less revered and we would like to take this time to welcome the Bards among you to step forward. We have seen the works of wordsmiths here upon Digiterra and many have skill and craft. The Order was founded on the belief that the Sword and the Pen are of equal virtue. To this end we offer this fair challenge. Compose, please, for us a piece of prose or poetry of a length no less than 20 words and no greater than 200. As this is a challenge open to all we would ask that a minimum of profane language be used. We shall of course not withhold your graduation certificate for uttering the name of Satan’s abode but we would ask that the offering be acceptable to be viewed and posted for the younger generations to enjoy. Credit will be earned if the work explores in a non derogatory fashion Digiterra but it need not be linked only to our time here. Submissions will be accepted on our forum, here or any of our embassies until the September 9th, 2012 at Midnight. The Rosular Kingdom shall adjudge the 10 best offerings and they shall be then reviewed by a panel of our allies and friends to pick the best three. These three will be posted for all to enjoy unranked and each awarded a Full Donation to help inspire others and to build the artisans within your nations. Respectfully Dame Hime Themis For The Knights Council And The Rosular Kingdom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeroofTime55 Posted August 29, 2012 Report Share Posted August 29, 2012 Oh hey I can do... >non derogatory Oh. Never mind. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Imperium of Cadia Posted August 29, 2012 Report Share Posted August 29, 2012 hmm... now I gotta work on my Poetry skills... But, nice idea OBR. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daisy Mae Mac Posted August 29, 2012 Report Share Posted August 29, 2012 I really like this idea. Way to keep it classy, OBR. Maybe I'll whip something up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King Wally Posted August 29, 2012 Report Share Posted August 29, 2012 [i]There once was a man from Nantucket, who's d.....[/i] Oh wait, hang on, nevermind I'm out of material. Best of luck OBR with this comp! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Miller Posted August 30, 2012 Report Share Posted August 30, 2012 [quote name='King Wally' timestamp='1346278609' post='3026462'] [i]There once was a man from Nantucket, who's d.....[/i] [/quote] I literally went to post this as soon as I read the first part of the OP, but I decided to read the thread first... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoadRash Posted August 30, 2012 Report Share Posted August 30, 2012 [quote name='King Wally' timestamp='1346278609' post='3026462'] [i]There once was a man from Nantucket, who's d.....[/i] Oh wait, hang on, nevermind I'm out of material. Best of luck OBR with this comp! [/quote] I was just rattling that same poem in my head as I was scrolling down lol... And very nice to see you on the boards My lady Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chief Savage Man Posted August 30, 2012 Report Share Posted August 30, 2012 your rules exclude the noble haiku, therefore i no longer recognize obr as an alliance nor you as a human being Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BloodFury Posted August 30, 2012 Report Share Posted August 30, 2012 [quote name='Chief Savage Man' timestamp='1346290003' post='3026517'] your rules exclude the noble haiku, therefore i no longer recognize obr as an alliance nor you as a human being [/quote] Going to have to second this man and his very truthful claim on the blatant attempt to exclude the majestic haiku. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chief Savage Man Posted August 30, 2012 Report Share Posted August 30, 2012 what is the problem you are crapping on japan death to obr Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ayatollah Bromeini Posted August 30, 2012 Report Share Posted August 30, 2012 Pingu did it better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spaarlaamp Posted August 30, 2012 Report Share Posted August 30, 2012 Too bad, I'm quite the haiku expert.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hime Themis Posted August 30, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 30, 2012 (edited) Gentle Persons We just felt the judges deserved more than 3/4 of a syllable per $1 they were awarding. Haikus are an honourable form of poetry though the new English standard is 14 vs 17 old Japanese syllables. We look forward to honouring a more robust form of prose or poetry but still respect those such a flash fiction that fall outside our requirement. If you are so inclined however our friends in MK have already offered an inventive haiku that does not quite meet the overall terms. As to dishonouring Japan one might wish to review the word Hime. Respectfully Dame Hime Themis Edited August 30, 2012 by Hime Themis Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pingu Posted August 30, 2012 Report Share Posted August 30, 2012 I would like you to clarify, if you will, one aspect of the rules: is there any limit to the number of entries from an individual wordsmith? If some of our more verbose or energetic colleagues feel moved to submit numerous examples of prose and poetry, will all be judged? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hime Themis Posted August 30, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 30, 2012 [quote name='Pingu' timestamp='1346302719' post='3026569'] I would like you to clarify, if you will, one aspect of the rules: is there any limit to the number of entries from an individual wordsmith? If some of our more verbose or energetic colleagues feel moved to submit numerous examples of prose and poetry, will all be judged? [/quote] Good Pingu We shall of course be happy to accept multiple submissions from a single craftsman but they would be eligible but for one award. Respectfully Dame Hime Themis Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krack Posted August 30, 2012 Report Share Posted August 30, 2012 It's easy to grin When your ship comes in And you've got the stock market beat. But the man worthwhile Is the man who can smile When his shorts are too tight in the seat. /Pookie, do the honors. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darth Banana Posted August 30, 2012 Report Share Posted August 30, 2012 My money is on my man Baron deSandersted Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IYIyTh Posted August 30, 2012 Report Share Posted August 30, 2012 You don't have any money. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Custodian Posted August 30, 2012 Report Share Posted August 30, 2012 This is a superb idea, and I thoroughly endorse it. Well done, OBR Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darth Banana Posted August 30, 2012 Report Share Posted August 30, 2012 [quote name='IYIyTh' timestamp='1346356241' post='3026705'] You don't have any money. [/quote] I beg to differ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IYIyTh Posted August 30, 2012 Report Share Posted August 30, 2012 [quote name='Darth Banana' timestamp='1346362406' post='3026733'] I beg to differ [/quote] Start begging. [img]http://forums.cybernations.net/public/style_emoticons/default/sleep.gif[/img] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darth Banana Posted August 31, 2012 Report Share Posted August 31, 2012 [quote name='IYIyTh' timestamp='1346363097' post='3026735'] Start begging. [img]http://forums.cybernations.net/public/style_emoticons/default/sleep.gif[/img] [/quote] [img]http://incomestrategiesblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/Million-Dollars1.jpg[/img] That good enough? As I said, Baron will win this challenge Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hime Themis Posted September 5, 2012 Author Report Share Posted September 5, 2012 Gentle Persons We thank all who have wished us well and have submitted works to the Challenge. We remind all there are 4 more days left to submit works. Respectfully Dame Hime Themis Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hereno Posted September 6, 2012 Report Share Posted September 6, 2012 OBR had a poetry contest in which I did not predict success. But I wrote a few lines in five minutes' time and found that my skills are in excess. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hime Themis Posted September 6, 2012 Author Report Share Posted September 6, 2012 Good Hereno Submission recieved. Respectfully Dame Hime Themis Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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