These were both very tough months to judge, as the average quality of
the artwork submitted was very high. But don't take My word for it, see
for yourselves at http://www.aetolia.com/rp/bardic/. The winners for
these two months are:

-NOVEMBER-

Winner: Penance to the Light, by Rhaal

Runner-up: Surprise Visit, by Takara

Merit awards:
Holocaust, by Fariah
Ascendant, by Jaraxil
Faolin, by Ravhin
Soulmates, by Sachiel
Goddess Lost in Time, by Willard


-DECEMBER-

Winner: Sentinal woman, by Acino

Runners-up:
Morgun Tree, by Freesia
Atavian, by Milvushina

Merit awards:
Vellis: Butterfly Collector, by Arinwen
Humgii, by Gwendolyn
Indoran Amulet, by Myslani
Varian, by Sachiel
Haunting Memories, by Takara
Cabalist, by Vitiris


Congratulations to the winners!

To those who aspire to win future artisanal contests: Please be aware
that while technical and aesthetic qualities are important to the
judging process, we also look for artwork that is clearly inspired by
Aetolian themes (as opposed to just general fantasy or portraits). We
also do tend to grow numb to some of the same subjects that appear over
and over.

-Varian

Penned by my hand on the 13th of Lanosian, in the year 120 MA.