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[center][h3]Changes![/h3]
The GLORIOUS LEADER has seized control of the heretical RPGC contest. The GLORIOUS LEADER shall now accept oaths of loyalty in the form of poems, short stories, and other works of fact or fiction inspired by the splendor of his royal majesty. Hail the GLORIOUS LEADER.[/center]

[center][h3][b]Prompt:[/b][/h3] The GLORIOUS LEADER is the rightful master of all things that move on the earth and in the heavens. The GLORIOUS LEADER is just and gracious and his power is beyond all reckoning. The GLORIOUS LEADER demands that all authors now pay him their respect with tales of the GLORIOUS LEADER’s adventures and conquests, as is his divine right. Tales of loyal service and heroism shall also be acknowledged. Hail the GLORIOUS LEADER.[/center]

[h3][b]Awards:[/b][/h3] [list]
[*] [i]Subject’s Choice[/i] - The GLORIOUS LEADER has deigned to allow his loyal subjects an opportunity to select the best work glorifying his mighty highness. Hail the GLORIOUS LEADER.
[*] [i]GLORIOUS LEADER’s Laurels[/i] – The GLORIOUS LEADER will select three contestants to bless with his righteous honor, in the categories of [b]Poetry, Fiction, and Loyalty.[/b] His magisterial prerogative is sacrosanct. Hail the GLORIOUS LEADER.[/list]

[h3][b]GLORIOUS LEADER’S Bonus Categories:[/b][/h3][list]
[*] [i]Poetry[/i] – The GLORIOUS LEADER will honor one poem[color=ed1c24] T͔̮̮̠͕͈͂ͮ̿͊͐̽ͅȞ̲͎̤̗̹͚̼̘ͣ͌̈͐̒I͓͍̅̂͛Ṡ͕̩͂͌́̍ ͕̠͓̞̥̟̝ͣͯ͒̒͂̐I̪͓̮̲̣̜͎͙̽̆̈́͗͋̿ͣS͇̔̉ ͔̦̩͕̫̦̤̟̩̅͒̋̇M͓̙͔̙͔̹ͪͦ̑ͩ̅ͧ͆̚D̺͓̞̲̬̯̜̎̉̍͆͆͑ͭK̳̟̜͇̻̰̽̆[/color] the GLORIOUS LEADER.
[*] [i]Fiction[/i] - The GLORIOUS LEADER will honor one work of fiction as it [color=ed1c24]O̘̍̊͊ͤͬ̔P̹̞̬̤ͪ̔E̮͖̲̹̻͍̒̑ͧ̎͛̓ͦN̤̠̭̦̪̩̗ͬͮ̇̈ͧ̀̈ ̝̣͎̯̟͆͛ͥ̒T͖̳̻̜̙͔̟̠͗ͅḪ͇̖̜̼̦̻̺͎ͭE̻͛̅ ̪̦͔̹̥͍̼͙̆H̯̹͐̌̒̀̈ͦ̈ͤ͒I͙̘̩̠̍̂D͔̔͒̐̑̔͊͊̒͗ͅẺ̻͍̫ͭ͋ͦR̞͇͔͇̘̼̪̬͚ͧͣ[/color]GLORIOUS LEADER.
[*] [i]Loyalty[/i] – The GLORIOUS LEADER will reserve a special laurel for the subject whose loyalty is beyond question. The work should praise the GLORIOUS LEADER for his nobility and his dominion over [color=ed1c24]O̘̍̊͊ͤͬ̔P̹̞̬̤ͪ̔E̮͖̲̹̻͍̒̑ͧ̎͛̓ͦN̤̠̭̦̪̩̗ͬͮ̇̈ͧ̀̈ ̝̣͎̯̟͆͛ͥ̒T͖̳̻̜̙͔̟̠͗ͅḪ͇̖̜̼̦̻̺͎ͭE̻͛̅ ̪̦͔̹̥͍̼͙̆H̯̹͐̌̒̀̈ͦ̈ͤ͒I͙̘̩̠̍̂D͔̔͒̐̑̔͊͊̒͗ͅẺ̻͍̫ͭ͋ͦR̞͇͔͇̘̼̪̬͚ͧͣ[/color] the GLORIOUS LEADER.[/list]


[hider=OPEN ME What Are Bonus Categories?]The Herald does not know about hiders. We are still here – we are the resistance. We cannot stop the GLORIOUS LEADER from running his version of the contest, and we cannot take back the thread – but [b]you have the power to resist.[/b] That is [b]our[/b] theme of the month – [b]RESISTANCE.[/b] Submit your entries just like the Herald says – but don’t write what he tells you to write. RESIST! FIGHT THE POWER! Etc. An epic struggle against great powers, or a personal war against inner demons – tell us what it means to [b]resist[/b]. 

The GLORIOUS LEADER will do his own thing, and he’ll appoint whatever winners he wants. Can’t stop that. But we’ll be awarding prizes just like usual, using similar categories – a Resistance Poem, Resistance Fiction, and just to really stick it in the GLORIOUS LEADER’s eye, ‘BETRAYAL’ in place of ‘Loyalty.’ That one should be self-explanatory – the prize goes to the best betrayal. Anyone who chooses to be loyal to the GLORIOUS LEADER, well, we’ll welcome you back once we regain control! For everyone else, VIVA LA RESISTANCE![/hider]

[h3][b]Entry Rules:[/b][/h3][list]
[*] Follow all [url=http://www.roleplayerguild.com/topics/75336-rpgc-rules-principles-general-contacts/ooc]general contest rules.[/url]. Hail the GLORIOUS LEADER.
[*] Send your entry to [@RPGC Entry] with [b]the title of your entry in the subject line[/b] by [b]11:59:59 PM, February 14[/b]. HAIL THE GLORIOUS LEADER.
[*] Because of the exclusive categories, the GLORIOUS LEADER tearfully regrets to inform you that he will [i]not[/i] commend two laurels upon the same loyal subject. To win more than one prize is wasteful. WASTEFUL! Hail the GLORIOUS LEADER.
 [*] All entries will be posted after the submission period ends on  [b]February 14th[/b], after which everyone can read, discuss, and of course vote for a winner! Provided, of course, that the GLORIOUS LEADER decides not to obliterate you all in a storm of hellfire. HAIL THE GLORIOUS LEADER.
[*][b]To streamline our process, we will assume you want your name on your entry, [u]UNLESS[/u] you specify ‘anonymous!’[/b] Anonymous entries are absolutely welcome – make sure you mention it in your PM if you prefer to enter that way. If you don’t specify, we will credit you in the voting thread. Hail the GLORIOUS LEADER.[/list]

[hider=brought to you by]the RESISTANCE! WE ARE HERE! We will hijack the GLORIOUS LEADER’s thread and take the contest back. From tyrants! From Ridiculous Premises! From something, I’m sure!! 

As always, thanks to the forum mods, [@Mahz], and support from [@Terminal], who runs The Twelve Labors (check them out, it’s an amazing contest). The RPGC staff for this contest is made up of [@RomanAria], [@KeyGuyPerson], and [@mdk], but if this is really stupid, make sure you’re only blaming [@mdk]. [/hider]


[center][h3]Remember:[/h3] send entries to [@RPGC Entry] by [b]Midnight, February 14th[/b]

HAIL THE GLORIOUS LEADER[/center]