MAARC LXIX
Congratulations to the winners!
In FIRST PLACE is An Orc's Tale by Maltacus. Most of the orcs of Mordor aren't known for their upper-level management skills, but most of the orcs in Mordor aren't Malthur. Follow along as Maltacus details the trials and conquests of Mordor's most feared, and best run army, under the command of the fiercest orc general in the known world. Head on over to enjoy this adventure in Middle Earth, and congratulate Maltacus on a well-earned first place victory - along with a shiny new bronze medal that the four competition points have earned!
In SECOND PLACE is Tales After the Crusade by NorseThing. A journey throughout various medieval European countries, NorseThing takes us first to France, then after a brief tech-issue-shortened jaunt into Sicily, we also get a look into life in the Danish Court. Every single tale is rife with compelling characters, and their unique intriguing stories. With this second place finish, NorseThing is just one Writers' Study competition point short of a bronze medal!
In THIRD PLACE (Joint) is The Danish House of Hen, by Darkan, is a narrative-rich dive into the Danish court, told from the perspective of Prince Magnus, the second son of the king of Denmark. An excellent example of an AAR that focuses more on the story than on game mechanics, and paints a picture without relying on too many screenshots.With this third place finish, Darkan has earned enough Writer's study competition points to also earn a bronze medal!
In THIRD PLACE (Joint) is Toutatis Favors the Brave, by Welsh Dragon. The Nervii tribe has held lands to the north of Gaul for many years. After a meeting with an old dying friend, the current leader may be about to change this course of action. Follow along as the Nervii work to expand their holdings against their fellow tribes, with the ever-present threat of the inexorable might of Rome always on the horizon. Also, be sure to congratulate Welsh Dragon as, like two of our other winners, he has also now earned a bronze competition medal!
The Writer's study staff thanks everyone who submitted their story, it was exciting to be able to run a full competition! Of course, thank you to all of the voters as well, and congratulations to all of our winners!