During the Highman Games, there will be a storytelling contest run in the evening on Volnes (Monday, Feb. 11th, exact time TBA). Unlike the other "officially scored" games, participation in this contest is open to all races. The basics of the contest this year are as follows:

Tell a story, as accurately as you may have heard it passed down, recounting before, during, or after Maelshyve -- or all three -- of one of the Grishknel, Wsalamir, or T'Kirem members who were at Maelshyve. This may be an individual of great historical significance (such as Eahnimaki, Mishka, or Kantoran) or someone who may have made little to no mark in the historical records but was still present in time.

You will have 5 minutes to tell your story -- at the 5 minute mark, you will be asked to stop speaking. You will be judged on content of the story (including creativity and accuracy when pointing out historical details) and storytelling ability (tone, gestures, props). The marks for both categories will be added together into a single score for the contest.

Up to 18 entrants, first to come and sign up 15 minutes before the contest, will be the ones who are entered. In the case that there are more than 18 entrants when sign-ups begin, those present will be randomly chosen by spinner or some other unbiased method. If time allows, up to 6 more entrants will be taken on a random basis after the initial 18 entrants have finished, though there is no guarantee that time will allow.

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As a reminder, the Highman Games will open on Leyan, day 3 of the month of Fashanos and close on Tilamaires, day 9 of the month of Fashanos. (Weds, Feb 3rd - Tues, Feb 9th.)


~Kaikala

The announcement says that the contest is "during" the games but the contest is scheduled two days after the event ends.
(The post lists the event from February 3-9 with the contest on the 11.)

~ The girl behind Debia

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>You will have 5 minutes to tell your story -- at the 5 minute mark, you will be asked to stop speaking.

I have my story written but even rushing through I'm still just shy of ten minutes. I haven't even added the gestures yet, all I have are the tones down! And props! I cant forget props! Eonak save me elves are running this I know it.

>>I have my story written but even rushing through I'm still just shy of ten minutes. I haven't even added the gestures yet, all I have are the tones down! And props! I cant forget props! Eonak save me elves are running this I know it.

If the time limit wasn't there, folks would be there ALL NIGHT LONG, 'cause we all know that once a Dwarf starts talking it takes an act of Eonak to shut him up.


~the Muse behind Traiva...and others

This is why stories told by Dwarves take forever: they aren't used to using actual words and have no sense of brevity at those times :p And sadly, us taller folks don't understand grunts.


~the Muse behind Traiva...and others

>You will have 5 minutes to tell your story -- at the 5 minute mark, you will be asked to stop speaking.

I finally got mah story tah under five elven minutes, which runs about six er seven dwarven minutes. I thought tah display it here in ah messive tah see wot folks thought of it.. So without further adew.. Enjoy:

>tap pin
Frorin taps a mithril anvil pin that he is wearing.
Frorin begins moving faster than you thought possible.

Frorins eyes bulge excitedly as he emits a series of high pitched squeaks, his limbs move about in a chaotic blur.

Frorin produces a dented brass stein in a flash he raises it high in the air issuing a shrill cry which causes you to cover your ears.

Frorin gazes with dread at the stein as it slips from his grasp clattering to the floor, he grins and releases another volley of high-pitched sounds.

Frorin returns to normal speed.

Frorin continues,........what it was made from?"

Frorin winks and flashes a sly grin.

Frorin innocently teases, "Well dat my friends, is ah whole nother story."

>I hope you're all prepping as avidly as Frorin is!

with this in mind, can I have double time if I have a partner and split the prize?

I'm serious about this, I know I jest a lot but before I go through a rigorous partner application process and find out who can actually drink me under the table I want to know if it's even worth it or if I'd just be getting their hopes up for nothing.

all right all right, ill make it shorter.

While we would love to relish it a bit more, contests that start going over 2 hours can be taxing on not only the judges, but on the players as well -- that's the only reason for the time limit (well, we could make the time limit longer and reduce the number of entrants, but I'd prefer to see more people able to participate.) There is nothing, however, stopping people from telling longer stories outside of this small contest!


~Kaikala

I usually jest flapjaw tah wotever poor sot lingers at deh monument long enough fer me tah get winded. Deh usually give me deh slip most times. I don't even make em pay me. I should doh, prolly worth more at least an ale er two.

-Frorin deh flapjawed earbender

I am ready for the contest... do we sign up that night or ahead of time?

J


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So is this storytelling contest related to the story contest Talisker held a few months back, or is this an entirely separate deal?

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Will be down for the events on the day 6 & 7 of the month Fashanos, for sure - other committments withstanding - as the timings are not too bad for me. Thanks for opening it up to dwarves. Besides which, I may finally get an answer to the question: "what do the giantkin wear beneath their kilts!"




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Tintrett offers you a thread worn cotton towel.
Speaking softly to Tintrett, you exclaim, "I promise to increase the bathing to at least once a quarter now!"
Tintrett says, "A wise move."

>When will the winners from that contest be announced? Thanks, Talisker!

At the Highman Games, shortly before the closing ceremonies. The two events are considered separate because one is a written submission, the other is a performance that will, undoubtedly, force consolidation of the earlier submitted written material so that the performance fits within the allotted time frame.

~Talisker