1st Place - Tehlyn

Crafted of soft Khandavan cotton and carefully dyed to a true
flesh-tone, this plush doll has been built into a disproportionate elfin
figure, with the large head dominating the figure. Elegant silk thread,
the same grey as pewter, has been drawn through the fabric of the doll's
head to form a very realistic spill of hair. Carefully embroidered onto
the doll's head is a simple, somber face. Crimson thread has been used
in the making of the doll's mouth, and a small bulge in the middle of
the face forms its nose. Fine threads of a truly silver colour have been
used in the doll's eyes, their jagged, uneven irises fading into the
soft white thread used for the rest of the eye. A small, polished onyx
stone has been set into either eye to serve as a pupil, and both irises
are dusted with finely powdered diamond dust, giving them a mercurial
glitter. In stark contrast to the elegance of the doll's eyes, rough
linen of a muddy colour that cannot decide whether to be brown or grey
has been used to form a crude, moth-eaten robe. A tiny pack has been
sewn onto the doll's shoulder, and in his left hand, a soft, pillowed
staff has been stitched. Atop the staff are three miniscule, onyx
buttons. Two small staff heads are included with the doll, each with
three tiny button holes, which may be affixed to the end of the staff
when desired, and stored in the doll's pack when not. The first is that
of three plush prongs, and when attached transforms the staff into a
Hunter's trident. The second is a small, plush bulb embroidered with
copper flames, and transforms the staff into a Mage's elemental staff.
To any who have met him, it is obvious that the doll is a meticulous
depiction of Nazarar Ryusuke.

2nd Place - Song

A colorful array of thread has been woven together to complete a
wonderfully crafted tapestry that illustrates the history of Aetherius.
A story within itself, the center of the tapestry has one distinct,
transparent moon that is divided into three distinguishing, translucent
and smaller moons, signifying that the three were once one and are now
separate entities. The moon of Aryana is a snow white shade with its
illuminating brightness spreading outward along the tapestry with a
sense of new beginnings. The moon of Moradeim is a blend of blues and
greens, looking as though perplexity was the basis of the hovering
sphere. The moon of Sukhder drips with the color of blood, representing
terror and grief. Beneath the moons is a map of Aetherius that has been
divided into three areas, one representing the non-magick portion,
another section represents that of magick and the third symbolizes the
demonic sector. Within each sector are smaller symbols signifying the
guilds that inhabit each of the boundaries. The different races are
creatively and astonishingly replicated in detail with identifiable
traits expressed with precision. Bringing more color to the ensemble are
the seven suns that are scattered arbitrarily over the picturesque
landscape of the tapestry, each sun identifiable by its unique hue and
distinctive shape. Artfully crafted with intriguing detail are numerous
historic events that have transpired throughout hundreds of years of
history within Aetherius, such as the orc invasions, the etherstorms,
new discoveries and the great historic wars. Spread sporadically along
the tapestry are symbols that identify each of the Gods of Aetherius
with a small replica of each of their personal shrines. Fringed with
braided thread, each fringe contains tiny beads that have been
meticulously placed to bring out the beauty of the entire ensemble.
Lifelike in appearance, the replica is overall a stunning illustration
of the life upon Aetherius.

3rd Place - Selanya

This black silken creation reaches nearly three feet in length
when unwound, and has been designed to wrap several times around the
waist
when donned. Sparkling emerald thread has been used to embroider the
side profile outline of a fearsome dragon on each end. Simplistic and
yet regal in appearance, the magnificent beast has been captured resting
on its hind legs with its front claws outstretched and wings unfurled.
Care has been taken to neatly sew as much detail as possible ranging
from its sinuous musculature to a mouth open wide that reveals small
rows of pointed teeth on the top and bottom and inset into the eye on
each side are cut emeralds. Slender braided fringe composed of the same
colored emerald thread as the dragons has been attached to each end,
further enhancing this work of art.


4th Place - Lia

Sewn together from at least one of the hideous creatures, this kilt is a
patchwork of ogre skin. Several dusky yellow-green pieces of skin have
been sewn together with a thick silk thread to form the majority of the
kilt. Although the tailor has trimmed some of the edges, the hemline is
still, due to the nature of the material used, rather uneven with some
of the pieces being longer than others. A lambswool lining has been sewn
to the interior of the skins to provide additional warmth and protection
when worn. Along the hem of the garment, large ogre's teeth and finger
bones have been strung to add both macabre decoration and weight,
keeping the kilt from flipping up when worn into battle. A last gruesome
decoration to the kilt is a flap of ogre's skin, which upon inspection
is actually seen to be the face of an ogre stretched and twisted in
horrific agony, and displayed prominently on the front of the garment.

Penned by my hand on the 9th of Aequitas, in the year 548 AD.