Wasn't that a delightful flurry of activity last week? It was such fun seeing the nominations come pouring in across all ten categories of the Silmaril Awards! I think my TBR stack has grown . . . *gulp* . . . a few feet taller.
Now comes the time for the top five nominations in every category to move on to the voting round. While tallying up the scaly critters flying and flaming across Adventure Awaits this weekend, I had the misfortune of getting in the crossfire of several worthy dragons all vying for a spot in the top five. There was, you see, a four-way tie for the fifth spot. Competition was fierce. I even sport the burns, claw marks, and singed hair to prove it. But it's a small price to pay as a SilmAwards host.
So which dragons wrangled their way into the voting round?
Malcolm Blackfire from the Afterverse by Kyle Robert Schultz
Ancient. Mysterious. Sarcastic. Scottish. (Well, Caledonian, if we’re being technical.) Malcolm has little patience for humanity, and is not above immolating those who annoy him. However, when great evil arises in the Afterlands, he will ultimately fight to save humans--even though his methods cannot always be described as “heroic”. Plus, while he will never admit it, he has a fondness for the pathetic non-dragons, so long as they don’t try to pilfer from his hoard. His ability to shift into human form has allowed him to wear many hats over the centuries: military general, archaeologist, and even headmaster of a magical school. But all the same, he doesn’t feel truly himself unless he’s curled up on a pile of gold. Or soaring above the rooftops, shooting fireballs at peasants, but he doesn’t get many chances to do that in this tiresome modern age.Gem from the Ilyon Chronicles by Jaye L. Knight
This non-speaking female dragon with blue and black scales is brave in battle and seems to understand her new rider's fear of heights. After her previous rider tragically perished, she was hurt and depressed until her new rider nursed her back to health. Now she is his faithful dragon.Eustace Clarence Scrubb from The Voyage of the Dawn Treader by C.S. Lewis
Although not a dragon by nature, this petulant young boy spent some time in dragon form during his adventures aboard the Dawn Treader. It was a rather disagreeable experience, but the very scales that hardened his skin turned out to soften his heart. Eustace was never quite the same again (and you can be sure his cousins were most grateful for the change).Kazul from the Enchanted Forest Chronicles by Patricia C. Wrede
Kazul is fairly level-headed, for a dragon, though sometimes she can let her dislike for wizards overwhelm her... she's been known to eat more than one, especially if they are found inside the borders of her realm (she is King of the Dragons, after all) or messing with dragonsbane, a plant toxic to dragons. A while back, she agreed to take a princess who volunteered to be captured by a dragon, and the arrangement has been beneficial to both of them, as Cimorene's ability to bake Cherries Jubilee and organize her treasure room leaves Kazul with the ability to focus on the more difficult aspects of ruling her subjects.Death-in-Life from Tales of Goldstone Wood by Anne Elisabeth Stengl
Whether he walks as a tall, pale-skinned man or a massive, black-scaled dragon, Death-in-Life has been known to strike terror in the hearts of many. The lives of men mean little to him, to the point that he gambles with his evil sister for their souls. Deathly poison clouds any place he settles. With a kiss on the brow, he steals the hearts of the unguarded and turns them into dragons themselves. He is so feared that his name has become a curse.Remember, the voting period is open from September 10-14!
Use the voting form below to cast your votes for all ten categories! Note: you only need to vote once, but you may want to visit all ten participating blogs to read descriptions of the contestants.
CLICK HERE TO CAST YOUR VOTES.
Least Competent Henchman // Jenelle Schmidt
CLICK HERE TO CAST YOUR VOTES.
Least Competent Henchman // Jenelle Schmidt
Most Nefarious Villain // Kyle Robert Schultz
Most Epic Hero // E.E. Rawls
Most Epic Heroine // Madeline J. Rose
Most Magnificent Dragon // right here!
Most Faithful Friend // Savannah Grace
Most Mischievous Imp // Abbey Stellingwerff
Strangest Character // Zachary Totah
Silver Tongue // DJ Edwardson
Wisest Counselor // Deborah O'Carroll
Most Epic Hero // E.E. Rawls
Most Epic Heroine // Madeline J. Rose
Most Magnificent Dragon // right here!
Most Faithful Friend // Savannah Grace
Most Mischievous Imp // Abbey Stellingwerff
Strangest Character // Zachary Totah
Silver Tongue // DJ Edwardson
Wisest Counselor // Deborah O'Carroll
I keep forgetting about this, can't believe I forgot Eustace.
ReplyDeleteRight? Eustace was pretty lucky to sneak into the top five, considering he’s not dragon-born. XD
DeleteMALCOLM AND KAZUL! Ahem. We're all very grateful to you for wrangling the flaming beasties, Tracey. ;)
ReplyDeleteWOOP WOOP! Why thank you. ‘Tis an honour to be recognized. ;)
DeleteThank you for risking your life just so we can have this category. Your sacrifices have not gone unnoticed. ;D
ReplyDeleteOkay but ACK. I LOVE ALL OF THESE!!!!! (Well, with the exception of Death-in-Life, but I love to hate him so...) I'm so proud of Eustace for making it to the finals despite not actually being a dragon, per se. It's great. XD
I think this year is the hardest year of voting for me. I know and love almost all the characters in EVERY category. How am I possibly going to choose who to vote for????
Ah, milady, you are too kind! I am simply grateful to have tamed the beasts at las—
Delete*ducks a fireball*
Eh, well, next time I’ll invest in some fire-retardant gear. XD
Me too! I mean, I love all the ones I know (there are two in this category I’ve yet to read about), but the decision is hard enough already! (Sneaky Eustace! XD)
Why ever do we put ourselves through this torture??? ;P
I vote Eustace. 💜
ReplyDeleteYay! I hope you filled out the voting form! (Since we’re not using the comments sections to count votes.) ^___^
DeleteOops, I didn't know that! (I have a skimming problem!!) I figure they're still open, cause it let me fill it out?
DeleteThank you!
No worries! It’s open until midnight tonight! :D
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