Well, ladies and gents, the time has come for my limerick contest to
come to a close, for prizes to be awarded and for people to be
congratulated.

Firstly, a massive thankyou needs to goes out to everyone who entered.
The limericks were all of a very high standard and picking the final
winners was more difficult than I had anticipated.

Please keep in note that five lines are not enough to give a balanced
view of a house and that the limericks have utilised stereotypes in the
interest of comedy. If any offence has been taken, it was not intended
and please contact me rather than the winners.

The limericks have been examined, the judges conferred with, and the
winners selected, leaving nothing left but the announcement.
So without further adieu, the "LORD OF LIMERICKS" title, and 10 credits,
must surely go to... TILASKAYA, for her amusing limerick on the Crown
Merchants.

WINNER - Tilaskaya
A Crown Merchant's purpose is plain:
To maximize profit and gain.
But when they discover
She'd sell her own mother,
Her principled patrons abstain.

The Runners-up have been awarded 5 credits each for their valient
efforts. Congratulations to... PELADORIS, KYREN and SARIENO.

RUNNERS-UP

Peladoris
The Blood Congregation will preach
Seven Truths they've been given to teach.
If you don't want to try them,
It's safe to deny them ...
As long as you stay out of reach.

Kyren
The Runewardens to battle run,
To protect their people, every one,
Their strength is admired,
They've never conspired,
But they're thin in the department of fun.

Sarieno
When dealing with a Guardian of Light,
Remember this simple tip in a fight.
Don't get distracted,
Or they'll say you over-reacted,
When you get hit in the back with a smite.


Congratulations to all! Thanks heaps for brightening my day and I hope
to hear more from all of you in my next contest.

Penned by my hand on the 11th of Miraman, in the year 451 AF.