gulgallana.

[soulping]

You find yourself transported across to the far end of the pond - although how you got there (and why you're suddenly separated from the other teams), you can't be sure.

In front of you, you see a long wooden table with scrolls on it - one blank one with a quill and ink ensemble next to it, and a few others with words written on them in dainty script.

Comments

rules.

[soulping]

As characters arrive into their "rooms", they implicitly understand the following rules:

▶ This is a poetry-making game! But since some teams have found it difficult to write their own poems, the swan maiden has provided you with some words she found in library books for inspiration.

▶ Round 1 is the writing period - teams will be asked to compose one 4-8 line poem, as well as give it a title.

▶ Teams are not required to use the suggested words, but they will get points for using them. So if you feel like you got a bunch of crappy words and that you can write your own poem that'll knock everyone's socks off, you're welcome to. Additionally, poems must be sensical - "dog cat bark forest / happy green pink" (aka simply listing out all of your words) will not be eligible for a points win.

▶ Teams are also not required to use rhyme/meter/follow a particular style, but these factors may be used for tiebreakers or may factor into the echo's favorite win.

▶ Round 2 is where teams read the compositions of other teams (anonymously) and vote for their three favorite in rank order (ex. favorite is #1, second favorite is #2, etc.). Teams may not vote for their own poem.

▶ If a team can only be present for Round 1, then they are ineligible to win as a popular poem.

▶ The three win categories possible are most points, most popular, and echo's favorite. The number of wins given to each category is up to my discretion.

▶ Round 1 will run from 8-9:30pm PST, and Round 2 will run from 9:30-11pm PST.

questions?

[swansonged]

please direct any ic or ooc questions (mark it in subject) here!

round 1.

[swansonged]

word lists.

[swansonged]

[ Upon further investigation, you may notice that the scrolls with writing on them contain the following words... ]

verbs.

[swansonged]

paste
mend
juggle
memorise
mug
plant
wrestle
taste
pop
wash

nouns.

[swansonged]

circle
nerve
flight
mine
porter
form
sheep
shape
trees
station

adjectives.

[swansonged]

agonizing
ambitious
frightened
strong
hysterical
arrogant
tangible
inexpensive
unequaled
pumped

adverbs.

[swansonged]

literally
naturally
quickly
solemnly
really
directly
slightly
weekly
somewhat
tremendously

prepositions.

[swansonged]

of
like
past
considering
to

discussion.

[swansonged]

Re: discussion.

[hardertheyfall]

This is... not my strong suit.

Re: discussion.

[naturen]

M-Mine, either... I can try to make a haiku, though...

Re: discussion.

[beathach]

. . . so she's leaving the type up to us. That makes it a little easier.

Re: discussion.

[hardertheyfall]

Looks like we're all going to write some and put it all together.

Re: discussion.

[cihuatlatoani]

Ah, this is absolutely lovely! I truly must thank this Echo later.

Re: discussion.

[hardertheyfall]

It's pretty non-threatening.

Re: discussion.

[naturen]

It's... kind of nice, yeah...

[ not that i'm really in the mood for making up poetry, but it's definitely a good change of pace. ]

turn-in.

[swansonged]

please give your poem's title in the subject line, and the content of your poem in the message part of your reply.

also, for ease of scoring, please bold all used suggested words.

turn-in is due by 9:30pm PST.

The Porter

[cihuatlatoani]

Singer! Solemnly begin your chant:

Weekly, the porter delivers my flowers to the house of my beloved
Quickly, he walks past through Ceiba trees, the herds of sheep
Tremendously strong, his labors steal my love's heart for himself
No guts, no glory

round 2.

[swansonged]

[ Suddenly, the scrolls in front of you vanish - only to be replaced with more scrolls, each covered in writing... ]

discussion.

[swansonged]

Re: discussion.

[naturen]

I really like "The Storm and the Sea Serpent."

Re: discussion.

[cihuatlatoani]

I am very fond of Swan Lake, Storm, and Communication, myself.

turn-in.

[swansonged]

please list your top three favorite poems (by listing their titles), in order, with 1 being your favorite and 3 being your least favorite of the three. you may not rank your own poem.

turn-in is due by 11pm PST. should you fail/be unable to turn-in, your team will be ineligible to win via popularity.

Re: turn-in.

[beathach]

1. "Communication"
2. Swan Lake
3. The Tragedy of War