Kyphis the Bard

The high bid is obviously so that it is harder for me to be out bid. Normal hand drawn avatars, nothing. Gold avatars, especially ones representative of people important to MD's history, everything. Firsanthalas is the King of Loreroot, and Eden's main importance is to Loreroot. Hence, I trust his judgement in what happens to it, be that holding it forever, giving it to someone, or even selling it again.

If that avatar is Edens, then it should be kept in Lorerootian hands. 2 gold, if it was Edens, and I will be sending it to Firsanthalas to decide what to do with it. EDIT: I have been informed that the displayed avatar is NOT Edens, so I withdraw my bid.

[quote name='Fenrir Greycloth' date='17 May 2010 - 06:08 PM' timestamp='1274080124' post='59910'] Just my two cents: As someone that knows a bit about this subject, I can almost guarentee that none of those were hand drawn/traced. For instance, look at the venus, the shading is identical. In almost every aspect. What he did was use a pencil shading tool to make it look like it was hand drawn. It uses pencil strokes to replace the actual paint strokes. Now, start apologizing Kamil. Or shall I do a few myself and show everyone here what you did with actual evidence? [/quote] Actually Fenrir, the venus is without a doubt a tracing. Nothing about the image matches up perfectly, it all has tiny variation due to in-experience. What you where looking at was the first image in that row, where Sir Kamil's work was super-imposed over the original. If you compare the second (the image submitted as the avatar) and the third (the original painting) you see clearly that nothing matches up perfectly, from the way the arm extend, the hair falls, the knees bend, or the hand rests.

If you had taken inspiration then they would bear a small resemblance. These are largely IDENTICAL. If you want to say the discussion is closed, hell that just means Muratus judges you on what we have seen already. Namely: Complete lack of defense Direct tracing of artworks that we have the originals for The fact that you where directed to read through the previous topic related to this sort of thing (the Fenrir one), which you had said you had done after this was first brought up If you where doing an arts course, submitting a single one of these pieces would be regarded as plagiarism, and you would be failed instantly. You want this closed the way that stands? Be our guest, it certainly will NOT end well.

[quote name='Harion' date='17 May 2010 - 10:23 AM' timestamp='1274052210' post='59893'] i think it should be the duty of the artisan's guild to screen these avatars so Mur's time doesn't have to be taken up with this crap artists should be artists, not copiers. have some dignity at least! [/quote] Artisan Guild was dissolved months ago, sorry.

I'd suggest Sir Kamil list his "Influences" for each avatar as soon as he can, as it will both save everyone time and reduce the risk of a severe punishment. Ignorance that something may be wrong is one thing, but when a topic like this turns up suggesting what you did may be wrong, it's time to co-operate fully. Lack of response is often VERY incriminating. I'd hope that, since Sir Kamil is in fact a good artist, this will serve as clarification and that he won't make possible mistakes like this in the future.

[quote name='I am Bored' date='12 May 2010 - 07:57 AM' timestamp='1273611453' post='59712'] I have an account with almost a year worth of active days, and it's name? The Puzzle Master. what i am suggesting is to use this basicly as a repository of rewards that quest creators can reward from, my question is, if i set this up would you use the system? [/quote] Maybe, but it depends. It would have the advantage of increasing the amount of time that people could claim their reward, but for things like creatures the disadvantage of an additional trade (items also have a trade count, but so far that has no public function so isn't important) What is your normal ST period for activity (specify if it varies for different days regularly)? I assume you would locate this character in a public place such as the Gazebo of Equilibrium, or the Marble Dale Park?

Damn, wasn't aware that it had gone to auction. Ah well, I wouldn't have beaten 18 silver anyway for a simple gift Kamil, can I suggest useing a spoiler tag to hide the purchased avatars so they don't clutter the post, that will make it easier to read. How about doing it in a table format with a column for [Image Link], [Buyer], [Price sold for]?

[quote name='Udgard' date='04 May 2010 - 02:44 PM' timestamp='1272944688' post='59349'] Czez's smelly sack. PS: welcome back bro =) [/quote] Is it: Owner - Czez Item - Smelly Sack Because if it is, while I want it, Udgard should get the free item And on another note, I am only interested in the hooded figure with the orb, as its final destination is not myself (it is to be a gift)

Several years experience as Electrical Engineer, some experience as an English Teacher, three years as a dance teacher. Currently unemployed Edit: Make that Sound and Electrical Technician, 6 months and ongoing >.>

[quote name='awiiya' date='07 May 2010 - 02:13 AM' timestamp='1273158786' post='59493'] I agree, especially with that it is a job for the legend speakers or the archivists in general. But... where are they? When I stopped the book, I asked for the next archivist who wanted to pick up the project please contact me. Nobody has. Not one. The only person who asked was Kyphis, and all he asked was if I had written it. He didn't mention anything about wanting to continue the project. I would be more than willing to turn it over to the next archivist, but I'm not about to let an important project fall to the wayside because no one is willing to do it. If someone wants to stand up and take the job from me, speak now, please. Awi [/quote] I would gladly take over the project, Awiiya. The reason I asked if you were the one who was maintaining it was because I was interested in seeing more work done on it. I only require one more wishpoint to be able to edit clickables, once that is done I was going to discuss turning the responsibility over to the Speakers. I was not aware that you had already wished to pass the project on, if I had known I would have been more open in my desire to see it continued.

I wish to purchase the hooded figure with the orb. 8 silver.

Voting is now closed, the third place winner is Indyra Sirenias at 10 votes The winners are: 1st: Awiiya 2nd: Phantom Orchid 3rd: Indyra Sirenias Judges Choice award: Asterdai Judges Choice award: Fyrd Argentus Judges Choice award: Blackwood Forest Judges Choice award: Grido This topic, and the other related one, can now be closed.

Really? I'd love to hear anyone who can accurately describe everything Mur has done within the realm

I'll post who won once the time has passed, then once the Judges have chosen their favourite from the remaining entrants I will post who they are and award the Silver

First off: There are two writers Guilds currently, The Archivist and the Legend Speakers. The Archivist are responsible for recording history and hunting down facts about the realm, while the Legend Speakers focus on useing story, poem, music and dance to teach lessons through allegory and symbolism. They share stories about the realm, but unlike the main Archivists, the actual events they describe rarely have happened, it is the ideas that are important. Both the Archivists and the Legend Speakers are teachers to the realm, the Archivists specialize in facts and knowledge while the Legend Speakers focus on morals and ethics. Secondly: While I am in the process of reviving the Legend Speakers, the Archivists are NOT dead. They may not be as active as other alliances, but they are still there working at their role. Point in fact, the Legend Speakers is actually a Guild of the Archivists Alliance, hence if one is active, they both are (at current, and this will only change if one disbands or Mur changes it) Lastly: It is very, VERY rare for Mur to create new alliances right now. If you want into a writers alliance, ask around and see what is available. Find out who the leader is, and contact them about joining. If you DO want to try and create a new alliance, it's a little pretentious to suggest yourself as the leader when you are so new to the game and don't know who else would take an interest. Just as a side note, this sort of topic (writer alliance related stuff and the like) should be posted in the MDA Forum, not General. When you don't know where a topic goes, it IS a good idea to put it in General or Offtopic, but it is an even better idea to see what forums the are from the index

I'm in. Yoshi is a good friend, gotta help him out when I can

[quote name='apophys' date='03 May 2010 - 12:47 PM' timestamp='1272851232' post='59189'] This is for 3rd place? Have 1st & 2nd been decided or does that come after? [/quote] 1st place went to Awiiya, Phantom Orchid was a close second.

[quote name='Grido' date='03 May 2010 - 11:06 AM' timestamp='1272845208' post='59179'] Full chat log (barring Aster's poem) now uploaded. Every poem was great in my opinion, just a shame we cant all win, hehe. [/quote] 7 prizes, 11 entrances, almost everyone will get a prize

This poll is for who should win the 10 Silver Prize for third place in the Willows Bell Poetry Contest. [b]Voting closes at 03:00ST on day 125[/b] Fyrd Argentus - The Ballad of Marind's Bell [quote]Marind's Bell's the Capitol, With open arms it welcomes all, Willow's Walk and Angien Hall, Home of raucous Carnival, Come see! . Struck by grandeur, bathed in light, Moved to laugh or moved to fight, Clothed in metal, wielding might, Enjoying Life with great delight, You'll be! . We are the gate to the MDA, Champions fight or come to play, Seat of mystery, some would say, We'll hold the blight of shades at bay, You'll see! . But do not think us all a Saint For even Angiens have a taint Paradise for sure this ain't And rosey view I would not paint For Thee! . Now peace is fleeting like the frost By wars this land we did exhaust And murder foul came with high cost For Marind's soul now wanders lost Poor she! . And ruined does the city lie Perhaps to rise yet by and by, Now truth it is so hard to spy But don't despair and do not sigh, I plea! . We guardians of a lost city Find strength in our diversity Marind's Folk in league, you see, Champions of adversity We'll be. . The Winderwild on graceful wing, And Scout of Air, both news will bring, While many Birds of cheer all sing, Of winged tower and noble King, From tree! . Heretic Archers by our side Speak truth to all and never lied For truth to show and never hide Is what you'll seek if here abide With me! . Angiens flare beside the shrine And Elementals form a line Here by a lake of tears of brine This is the home that I'd call mine With thee![/quote] Blackwood Forest - Ruler of the sky [quote]Some time ago I found an egg, I took a look, without a scratch! Grabbed it from that open shrine, Whispered silent – now you are mine! . Kept you warm and safe as well, Days have passed upon your shell. Then one day, I heard you knock, You hatched out, and broke your lock. . Thiny little birdy mine, I will need to feed you fine. You should guide me well in fight, Some day maybe when you gain might. . For now you´re sitting on my shoulder, Freezer in battle, crit's get colder. Make them move none at all, Now I strike, they will all fall! . Now your aged, increased at size, Choosing you, back then was wise. Giant bird, supporting friend, By my side, until the end. . When I aid the wounds of mine, I let you fly until skyline. Proud ruler of the sky you are, Let my spirit with you soar! . But what do I see, another bird? Approaching there, it comes from the north. Now the battle will be even, If there wouldn't be the token between them .[/quote] Indyra Sirenias - Solitude [quote]In the barren heart of the desolated desert, Where the sand sheds his immortality, Somewhere in a concrete time and Universe, Where happiness, arise it's verse. . In the blue abyss of the eternal glaciers Where the wind sings his whispers Where the waters splash on hard rocks Where destiny was never present. . There is a desolate, deep, hidden place Where the wind eulogizes burials And tears sink it into crying sighs, There I am. A soul lost in one word.[/quote] addy - Shores of happiness [quote]Insanity grips me,as my mind begins to sway, It takes a path away from which I want to stay, Images of her face flow through my mind, Whenever this happens,a pain I do find, This pain I have fealt so many times before, Insanity grips me,and I lose my shore, Shore of happiness is from where I sway, To the land of misery,here to stay, Sometimes I wish things weren't like they are, Sometimes I wish joy and sadness were at a par, Till now I have been sunk in tides of sadness, The pain I experience driving me to madness, Sometimes I wish things didn't happen like they did, It seems as if from me happiness has gotten rid, If only the shore of happiness wasn't so far still.... If only my life wasn't crushed like hay in the mill.... If only I am not tormented whenever I think.... If only I didn't think about her whenever I blink.... If only this pain I didn't have to endeavour.... If only this pain wasn't with me forever.... If only things weren't like they are.... If only the shore of happiness wasn't so far.... [/quote] Lord Beta Wolfeyes - The Truth Behind The Eyes [quote]When you look, In to the Eyes, Of the people that you love. Do you see a Playful Devil there? Or the Angels high above? When you look, In to the Eyes, Of the people that you know. Do you see a Pit of Darkness there? Or the Innocence of Snow. When you look, In to the Eyes, Of the people on the streets. Do you feel all of their Bitterness? Or the Kicks of many feet? When you look, In to the Eyes, Of those about to die. Do you see a Bliss of Ignorance? Or the Fear within their Eyes? When you look, In to the Eyes, You see within the mirror. Do You wish to Know all of these things? Or do You even Care?[/quote] BFH LIGHTHING - Magic Duel Adventures in our Lives [quote]A game was created, for us to enjoy. Magic Duel Adventures has been named, by his creator in joy. . Fighting, sharing and socializing, makes us realize, the incredible features, this game provides. . Oh! Magic Duel Adventures, you are part of our lives. Many didn't realize, your position in our hearts. . We thank you, for the fun you provide, because without Magic Duel Adventures, we truly can't survive. . No other game, could be compared, with Magic Duel Adventures, the best of all games.[/quote] Grido - Unlucky [quote]One, Two, Three, Four, I open my arms, And head out the doors, Slap go my hands, On the narrow door-frame, Bang goes my head, On the low ceiling pane, I set out for the day, With bruises and sighs, Not knowing if it, Will get better or worse, Walk down the path, With a hop and a skip, Trip over a rock, And land on my hind, Now down the street, I go under a ladder, Step on a crack, And there goes my mother, Now into the shop, I sit down with a cry, It isn't my time, Not yet to die.[/quote] Allyce - Amalgam [quote]And I don't kill the deeps of darkness with my mind, Because of magic spells And other misterious things that I could find. Because of my traveller body Which meets a sparkle in a morning From the beginning of the life, till the end and beyond. But, in a few days you'll find your shadow, Your fairy and unpredictable soul, Which has nothing to hide. Isn't watched or kept by any guardian, It travels alone and it's always tired Without any doubt we'll catch it, In the place that we know. Only the sparkle remains after all this damn amalgam And it's sweet or maybe sour. It'll be my insomnia which you'll know. But leave my mind, come into my heart. We'll still make it trough We'll pass together the path of earth, sky or moon, And we'll take the first tought and leave this world.[/quote] Full chat log for the event (including other poems) here: [attachment=1644:Willows Bell Poetry Contest, Willows Walk 0001-0230 (3.5.10, Day 122).doc] [Asterdai's poem is not included, as he requested for it not to be]

I won't be awake until shortly before the event begins, so I wish all the lyricists who have yet to enter a good Muse and a fast mind. See you all tomorrow, ~Kyphis

If that one hasn't been purchased yet, I would like to buy it.

[b]Main Round entrances officially Closed, Late Round begins.[/b] Schedule: 00:[b]05[/b]ST - Fyrd Argentus (Pazur as Proxy) - The Ballad of Marind's Bell 00:[b]10[/b]ST - Blackwood Forest - Ruler of the sky 00:[b]15[/b]ST - Indyra Sirenias (Pazur as Proxy) - Solitude 00:[b]20[/b]ST - Allyce - Amalgam 00:[b]25[/b]ST - Addy (Pazur as Proxy) - shore of happiness 00:[b]30[/b]ST - Phantom Orchid (Pazur as possible Proxy) - Love is a Killing Thing 00:[b]35[/b]ST - Awiiya - Foot Thoughts 00:[b]40[/b]ST - Lord Beta Wolfeyes (Pazur as Proxy) - The Truth Behind The Eyes 00:[b]50[/b]ST - Late Round performances begin Late round Schedule will be in the order they are submitted on the Forum Remember to submit a transcript of your poem at the beginning of the event, [b]NOT[/b] before (Later is fine, but you only have a few hours before I post them). Poems that are entered for 3rd place will be posted in the order they were performed.

[quote name='Lord Beta Wolfeyes' date='30 April 2010 - 04:07 PM' timestamp='1272604023' post='58976'] Pazur shall be acting as my proxy also i give you permission to post it on the forums, however please do not use it for highschool poetry assingments,as i intend to one day publish a book of my poetry! [/quote] Don't worry, we frown on plagiarism

Please don't do this Mur >.< I LIKE not knowing the answers to the questions. The most important part of this game to me is the questions, not the answers. Just pelt the dissenters with Oranges until they are comatose, no one will miss them