Some of the authors requested anonymity in their work, so I will leave
it up to them to reveal themselves if they so choose. However, the
complete text of the winners will be available to purchase in the Grand
Aetolian Library shortly. But here's a taste...

Winner: "Lachesis' Secret Love!"

"Zsarachnor refused to converse with any reporters in person, but later
issued a statement through his legal council, to say that he enjoys the
time that he spends with Lachesis and they would both like to be left
alone while they develop their relationship further. "

Runner-up: "5th of Ios - The Aetolian Times - Aetolia's Finest News
Source"

"Major Wedric Vespertine, Lyne's Champion was quoted by innocent
bystanders as saying, "I'm so sorry little sapling. I'm so sorry little
myrrh bush. I'm so sorry little ginseng root. I'm sorry little rabbit
who once called this forest home."

Merit: "The Unseen Face of Aetolian Economy"

"They use the gold to finance their cause and work through their agent
Qeddwyn. Did you know that half of those artifacts you buy at his shop
cost no more than 50 gold sovereigns to make? "

Merit: "Rats Found Infiltrating Pincher Seas"

"Members of the various Conclaves, such as the Conclave of
Carpet-Gnawing, or the Conclave of Clicking, the rats not only feigned
interest, but they also went as far as making use of the group's
resources."

Merit: "Humgii Gas Causes Strange Phenomena, Studies Say"

"Think about it; we're dog-beasts. When transformed, not one of us can
truthfully say they don't feel an overwhelming urge to sniff out the
mysteries of another animal's backside."

Congrats to all winners!

(P.S. Mikal's not my type, sorry...)

Penned by my hand on the 11th of Lanosian, in the year 186 MA.