Excelsior

Before I announce the winners I would like to say a few things. First, I want to thank all of the entrants for their submissions. Like last year, it was a close race and few points separated the top entries. Out of the nine submissions, 7 of them at least got a top 4 vote. Secondly, I would like to thank the judges who had the difficult task of choosing one good story over another. Like last year, it was not easy. As I expected, each judge chose a story the others did not, which shows the variety in taste of every reader. That is a lesson every writer should learn. Just because one reader cared little for your masterpiece, does not mean another won't. Now, on to the winners.

First Place 5 Million Gold
Filbert's Tale written by Desenex

Second Place 3 Million Gold
Interlude in Ilshenar written by Aquare

Third Place 1 Million Gold
Not a Necromancer written by Zalia

Each participant who submitted a story will get a copy of their book to keep and tokens of my appreciation for contributing to the history and culture of our wonderful shard.

For those of you interested in reading these fine works plus previously written masterpieces, you can visit my library anytime. Find my green tile in the inner southeast corner of the House Gates. Once at my house, step onto the library tile right beside it, then take the butterfly tile to the 2nd floor. This years entries are laid out on the tables. Last years are near the stairs to the 3rd floor. previous years are on the shelves beside those.

Again, thanks to all of those who entered and helped, and I hope to see more of you next year.

congratulations to the winners! and a big thank you to cygnus for hosting the event again this year.

Thank you, Cygnus, for hosting this event. I've read some very entertaining short stories over the years in UO libraries and on the forums of other shards, and I'm happy for a chance to share my own. I would encourage anyone with a story idea to enter next year.

Looking forward to reading the winners, and non-winners entries. I like this event, even if i don't think i have the skills to take part. So thanks for keeping an annual event open and running Cygnus! Maybe one day I will feel worthy enough to partake.

To the winners... congrats!!!

Thank you for hosting this event Cygnus! I truly enjoyed it. And I learned some stuff! I loved the stories, all of them! We have some talented people on Excelsior!