60 gold. If you submit winning art and writing, you will receive Can we write like one part of her life or does it have to be the entire myth?
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Dovahzul Storybook |
May 1, 2015
Stormcloaks gather around their campfire and whisper stories of Ysgramor and his Five Hundred Companions. Dunmer spread tales of living-gods and treasure beneath timeless ruins. A Redguard sings a song of golden lands now lost to the sea. The Elder Scrolls series is rich with mythology and legendary tales. Over the next several weeks, we’ll be crafting a myth of our own through poetry, short fiction, and art featuring the dragon language. Our story will follow the life and deeds of Lindla Frost-Born, a shield maiden of old Atmora. The myth is outlined in broad strokes below, but the details, are up to you! For this contest, your task is to illustrate one piece of the myth through writing or art. Writing may include a poem or short story. Art may include a sketch, illustration, painting, photograph, or screenshot. You are encouraged to collaborate with other members for your submission. Help make an illustration for someone’s writing, or tie both of your parts of the tale together. Not every entry must fit together, either. The magic of a myth is that there are many ways to tell it. Experiment with different points of view for your submission. Perhaps yours paints Lindla as bloodthirsty rather than heroic, or perhaps someone in 4th-Era Tamriel is examining this myth for historical accuracy. In the end, all winning entries will be compiled into a single storybook that will tell Lindla’s tale in full. You don’t have to be a member of Thuum.org to submit, but winning members will receive The Myth Below are the main story points of the myth to follow for your submission, with potential questions or variations to play with. See also this fanmade map of Atmora for reference and inspiration. Lindla’s Birth Lindla is born in the ancient hold of Haafsrik to the Snow-Stone Clan, in a time of turmoil.
Lindla and the Pine-Ghost As a child, Lindla becomes a skilled hunter and pursues a mythical creature known by her folk as the Pine-Ghost. She hunts it through Forelgrim Forest and slays it, but with its dying breath, the Pine-Ghost sets upon her a curse.
The Fall of Haafsrik Haafsrik comes under attack from a neighboring clan, led by the Raven King of Einmor. Haafsrik falls after a fierce battle. Her family slain, Lindla escapes to the woods and swears vengeance.
Lindla Among the Wolves In Forelgrim Forest, Lindla joins a band of outlaws called the Wolves. There she comes to learn the sword and shield and the secrets of the wild. She eventually becomes the leader of the Wolves, and with them, endeavours to take back Haafsrik.
Lindla and Tahagrel Lindla climbs a nearby peak and encounters the dragon Tahagrel. She does speaks with the wyrm and wins him to her cause.
Lindla’s Vengeance With all her strength gathered, Lindla descends on Haafsrik and the Raven King. With the aid of the Wolves and Tahagrel, she slays many foes and kills the Raven King himself. but her wrath is too great, and Haafsrik is reduced to rubble.
Lindla’s Fate Her home destroyed, Lindla fades into the woods. What becomes of her?
Contest Entry Guidelines Select one event in the myth above and tell it through a poem, Word Wall, short story, or art. Below are the guidelines for each category:
You can send your entry in a private message to paarthurnax or send it in the body of an email to [email protected] with the subject line: Dovahzul Storybook. In this message/email, please provide:
This contest will be open for entries until Friday, May 29th. Pruzah pel! Be sure to share your thoughts and ideas in the comments below. |
 SilnuKriid May 1, 2015 |
Can we write like one part of her life or does it have to be the entire myth? |
by SilnuKriid
May 1, 2015
 paarthurnax Administrator May 1, 2015 |
@SilnuKriid Entries should only focus on one part of the myth. All the entries will be put together to form the whole story. |
by paarthurnax
May 1, 2015
@SilnuKriid Entries should only focus on one part of the myth. All the entries will be put together to form the whole story.
 Maakrindah May 3, 2015 |
Can the short stories feature poetic phrasing? For instance could the following be used as prose (it lacks the patterns that define poetry, but does not use the phrasing of modern prose): "'Huntress of Haafsrik, Princess of Wolves, I know who you are, and I will not fight. I will help you if you will complete one minor task : you must speak as I speak and say what I say. It is tradition, the eldest speaks first," Lindla thought little of the challenge, and agreed with excessive confidence, The old Dovah shouted, covering her in flames and shaking the very mountain, But true to his word, he did not fight, For she emerged from the flames unburned.....' |
by Maakrindah
May 3, 2015
Can the short stories feature poetic phrasing? For instance could the following be used as prose (it lacks the patterns that define poetry, but does not use the phrasing of modern prose):
"'Huntress of Haafsrik, Princess of Wolves, I know who you are, and I will not fight. I will help you if you will complete one minor task : you must speak as I speak and say what I say. It is tradition, the eldest speaks first," Lindla thought little of the challenge, and agreed with excessive confidence, The old Dovah shouted, covering her in flames and shaking the very mountain, But true to his word, he did not fight, For she emerged from the flames unburned.....'
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Maakrindah May 3, 2015 |
Again, sorry about the paragraphs... I thought I had it fixed, but I guess I will keep trying to get my formatting right. |
by Maakrindah
May 3, 2015
Again, sorry about the paragraphs... I thought I had it fixed, but I guess I will keep trying to get my formatting right.
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paarthurnax Administrator May 3, 2015 |
Cinnamon Tiger Absolutely! Your short story can be written however you'd like. In fact this style perfectly fits the myth theme. |
by paarthurnax
May 3, 2015
Cinnamon TigerCan the short stories feature poetic phrasing? For instance could the following be used as prose (it lacks the patterns that define poetry, but does not use the phrasing of modern prose): "'Huntress of Haafsrik, Princess of Wolves, I know who you are, and I will not fight. I will help you if you will complete one minor task : you must speak as I speak and say what I say. It is tradition, the eldest speaks first," Lindla thought little of the challenge, and agreed with excessive confidence, The old Dovah shouted, covering her in flames and shaking the very mountain, But true to his word, he did not fight, For she emerged from the flames unburned.....'
Absolutely! Your short story can be written however you'd like. In fact this style perfectly fits the myth theme.
 Sahkrahfaas May 3, 2015 |
Is it alright to submit pictures with traced backgrounds (from a screenshot from Skyrim, not something drwn by someone else), as long as there are parts drawn by the person submitting the picture? I can draw dragons, but I can't draw landscapes or anything to save my life. I wouldn't use the colours from the screenshot, I'd make my own colours for the picture in my drawing program, and I'd draw a dragon in myself without tracing it. |
by Sahkrahfaas
May 3, 2015
Is it alright to submit pictures with traced backgrounds (from a screenshot from Skyrim, not something drwn by someone else), as long as there are parts drawn by the person submitting the picture? I can draw dragons, but I can't draw landscapes or anything to save my life. I wouldn't use the colours from the screenshot, I'd make my own colours for the picture in my drawing program, and I'd draw a dragon in myself without tracing it.
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Maakrindah May 3, 2015 |
Can we submit multiple entries if they are for different categories? For instance, submitting art that works with a different part of the story than one's writing or poetry entry. I'm a little unclear on the submission rules regarding multiple entries. |
by Maakrindah
May 3, 2015
Can we submit multiple entries if they are for different categories? For instance, submitting art that works with a different part of the story than one's writing or poetry entry. I'm a little unclear on the submission rules regarding multiple entries.
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paarthurnax Administrator May 3, 2015 |
Sahkrahfaas Yes, this would be fine. |
by paarthurnax
May 3, 2015
SahkrahfaasIs it alright to submit pictures with traced backgrounds (from a screenshot from Skyrim, not something drwn by someone else), as long as there are parts drawn by the person submitting the picture? I can draw dragons, but I can't draw landscapes or anything to save my life. I wouldn't use the colours from the screenshot, I'd make my own colours for the picture in my drawing program, and I'd draw a dragon in myself without tracing it.
Yes, this would be fine.
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paarthurnax Administrator May 3, 2015 |
Cinnamon Tiger You may submit up to one piece of art and one piece of writing. They don't necessarily have to relate. |
by paarthurnax
May 3, 2015
Cinnamon TigerCan we submit multiple entries if they are for different categories? For instance, submitting art that works with a different part of the story than one's writing or poetry entry. I'm a little unclear on the submission rules regarding multiple entries.
You may submit up to one piece of art and one piece of writing. They don't necessarily have to relate.
 Duhlzaak May 4, 2015 |
This is my first time trying this. How do I write in the original tongue? Or does it just have to be written in its English variation? |
by Duhlzaak
May 4, 2015
This is my first time trying this. How do I write in the original tongue? Or does it just have to be written in its English variation?
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Maakrindah May 4, 2015 |
There are Dragon Rune fonts in the Library section of the webpage, if you would like to check them out. This does propose an interesting question though. If someone is unable to produce the Dragon Runes, would the Latin transliteration of Dovahzul sections or entries be acceptable? |
by Maakrindah
May 4, 2015
There are Dragon Rune fonts in the Library section of the webpage, if you would like to check them out. This does propose an interesting question though. If someone is unable to produce the Dragon Runes, would the Latin transliteration of Dovahzul sections or entries be acceptable?
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paarthurnax Administrator May 4, 2015 |
Cinnamon Tiger No need to worry about submitting your text in runes. Submit your text transliterated, and I will deal with the runes in the final print. |
by paarthurnax
May 4, 2015
Cinnamon TigerThere are Dragon Rune fonts in the Library section of the webpage, if you would like to check them out. This does propose an interesting question though. If someone is unable to produce the Dragon Runes, would the Latin transliteration of Dovahzul sections or entries be acceptable?
No need to worry about submitting your text in runes. Submit your text transliterated, and I will deal with the runes in the final print.
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Maakrindah May 5, 2015 |
What about sculptures as entries, for instance if someone carved a word wall? Would enough photos suffice, or would it need to be a digitally edited entry? Or would something like that be physically mailed? |
by Maakrindah
May 5, 2015
What about sculptures as entries, for instance if someone carved a word wall? Would enough photos suffice, or would it need to be a digitally edited entry? Or would something like that be physically mailed?
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paarthurnax Administrator May 5, 2015 |
Maakrindah A picture would suffice. |
by paarthurnax
May 5, 2015
MaakrindahWhat about sculptures as entries, for instance if someone carved a word wall? Would enough photos suffice, or would it need to be a digitally edited entry? Or would something like that be physically mailed?
A picture would suffice.
 Phelan1019 May 5, 2015 |
Here's an entry for the legend: FO FEN KOD1V K3R, 4RK ATMORA FEN MOT1D VOTH STRUN REK DRUN. |
by Phelan1019
May 5, 2015
Here's an entry for the legend:
FO FEN KOD1V K3R, 4RK ATMORA FEN MOT1D VOTH STRUN REK DRUN.
