And now we come to The End of The End of The End@Lord DrakonLord Drakon wrote:The air was hot and full of pain. Never had Lord Drakon witnessed such amazing spectacle before. Athel Loren was burning. A magical firestorm raged through the wood, burning elf and spirit alike.
I enjoyed this imagery
Thanks
@MakiwaraMakiwara wrote:For us, there is no longer the druchii, the asur and the asrai; now there are only the Asdra; The Laughing Ones.
I have to say it has been a pleasure to watch your mythos develop over the months you have been active on the Elven forums; and this line exemplifies what a deep vein of creativity you have been mining. The writer in me is coming round to the possibilities of a more open dimensional-themed fantasy multiverse (if you don't like GWs particular World ...make your own
) and I think your style will thrive in such an open setting.
@Red...Red... wrote:As his last act of resistance, Drakarth refused to scream, instead forcing a grin upon his cracked lips. "I was Druchii until the end." And with those immortal words, he died.
This story captures the feel of the End Times. It is also how I picture the Elves of Naggaroth going out; which is why I gave it my top vote. I enjoyed both your crisp description and the touches of satire "Light, Life, Beasts and Heavens"
@Lord HajjijLord hajjij wrote:"RUN, RAT DEMONS...FOR I AM BECOME DEATH, THE DESTROYER OF WORLDS!"
I really enjoyed this entry, and it seems to have been under-rated by other posters. Beautiful descriptions, fast paced storytelling, and hints of greater depth in the characterisation and naming. Just unlucky to be up against a quality field of entries
@CalissonCalisson wrote:In the beginning, the earth was without form, and void; and darkness was upon the face of the deep. And the Spirit of Caraoc moved above the face of the waters.
And Caraoc saw the light, and it was good!
What a treat of a tale. This was really quite inspired, and a fitting send off for Caraoc. Just like Lord hajjij, I enjoyed the scriptural references to Revelation/Genesis-level events!!! Whimsical and fantastical, in the best of all possible ways. Most charming entry IMO.
@HaagrumHaagrum wrote:Malendris lunged forward, breaking her opponent’s guard with a sweep of her buckler and tearing out his throat with the bladed hilt of her whip.
I don't think I got as much out of this tale as I could have, as I was all storied-out at Christmas and didn't get all the way through either your or Makiwara's continuing mythologies. Thought this one was more predictable and with less clever use of language than your usual competition entry ...but that said, you are still the story-telling and plotting master of D.net
@MarchosiasMarchosias wrote:Without saying a word, they bowed to each other and resumed their fight, their dance.
Another very ambitious entry, that brings to mind a progression of ideas from a sense of betrayal on the part of the mortal followers of Chaos, to reinvigorated hope, to renewal and rebirth.
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And now to the prizes...
*drum roll*The winner and Lord of the End Times is:
Haagrum --
The Sister's Swansong...and the recipient of Nurgle's hospitality:
Lord Hajjij --
Rage of the BeastCalisson will be doling out naming justice shortly...