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Welcome to the Alatride’s dragons Contest, which is hosted by [smeet666]. Its subject is about picturing the dragons of the world of Altaride.
Myth of Altaride is an amateur fantasy RPG currently developed by La Guilde d'Altaride association (directed by [syagre]).

Background and description

Three different species of dragons exist on Altaride’s planet : green dragons, red dragons and black dragons.

In the beginning, only the first two kinds were living in this world. The dragons society is established according to a complicated organisation of clans. Struggles for influence involving networks of intermingling relations take place away from altarian commoners’ life. Their own purposes remain obscure to the other people’s eyes. Dragons live in such secrecy that altarians had not been aware of their existence for a long time. They generally dwell in areas considered as magic nodes, often in very remote places.
The two original species of dragons, the greens and the reds, do not mingle their businesses, for they have matters of rivalry and supremacy. Nonetheless, there is neither war nor open conflict between these two groups.

ADDENDUM: these dragons DO have wings; description to come.

Red Dragons

Red dragons have more physical strength that the greens, they have a huge body size (about 15 metres in length), with a very massive stature. These dragons have an impulsive temper and rather choose expeditious solutions. They generally have a despising feeling towards the civilisation built by the human-likes and greenskins, and keep in their collective memories a great rancour from their defeat sustained versus the humans around 150 A.B. (from which has been founded the Empire of the Seas).

Green Dragons

Green dragons have a more slender stature than reds. Their body length is even longer (about 20 metres), yet they have less physical strength than red dragons’. Green dragons would rather choose diplomatic and consensual solutions. Though being distant from the rest of the altarian civilisation, green dragons keep a watch on it and are interested in its evolutions.

Black Dragons

The last species of dragons are black dragons. They are actually a creation, since they have been generated by Xarziv the sorcerer, the most powerful wizard Altaride ever met. Their body size is smaller than the one of the two other races (about 12 metres in length), being physically less powerful than red dragons, though looking very thoroughbred. In the beginning, these creatures, which are highly powerful in magics, were under the command of their creator Xarziv. Soon after, they were involved into a gigantic war versus other dragons societies. With the fall of Xarziv, ending the War of the False God, the mental control of the mad wizard upon his creatures vanished. Black dragons minds were freed and the War of the dragons ceased. However, very few black dragons survived these times, often with the suffering of amnesia after effects. Black dragons live in a very remote and secluded way. They take a small part in the dragons’ struggle for influence, but do not get deeply involved into these, since they are still considered with animosity by the two other dragon species (as another after effect of the War of the dragons). Black dragons also keep an interested eye onto the altarian civilisation, though not taking an actual part in it.

Dragons in the altarian civilisation

A small proportion of dragons is directly associated to the altarian civilisation. Some have been tamed thanks to hugely powerful magic spells (like the Red dragons squadron of the Imperial Army), while others play an actual role such as advisors (namely in the Empire of the Seas), who can bring interesting opinions thanks to their different perception of time and space scale.

Aim of the contest

The contest is about drawing the dragons living in the world of Altaride. They can be pictured rather freely, based on the description previously stated, or they can take part to specific illustrated scenes. The principle of these scenes is explained below.

Inspirations

In addition to the basic descriptions provided in this very wiki, we suggest the contestant to depict particular famous scenes which are rooted in the Myth of Altaride. Artists are encouraged to feature the dragons in events such as Kalasim’s fight versus the red dragons, Xarziv and the creation of black dragons, A dragon guarding a Magic node, Red and green dragons fighting the black ones in the War of the dragons…
Detailed descriptions of these scenes will be provided in additional wiki-pages, to be featured soon.

Please do not fear to start anything else regarding the dragons if you feel inspired ;)

Rules

Rules are quite simple...

1- No stolen art.
2- One person may have up to three entries.
3- In order to add your entry, ask [smeet666] for the password which will allow you to edit the page.
4- You may bring "Work in progress" pictures to this page, as well as successive updates.
5- No deadline set for the moment.
6- 2 winners will be declared : one from poll voting, the other from a decision by La Guilde d'Altaride members.
7- Members of La Guilde d'Altaride association can enter the contest. They may win the public vote, but not the other one.
8- A few specifications... Note that the recommended entries would be original drawings.
9- Rules are subject to be updated.

Prizes

The winners will be awarded an Altaride badge and will be appointed Honour Member of La Guilde d'Altaride association.
A permission of using the illustrations in the framework of Myth of Altaride RPG will be asked the valorous artists.

Start date of the contest

2005-10-07
October 7th, 2005

ENTRIES

(Ask [smeet666] for the password)

1: [Cassave] A finished Green Dragon

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[Katie Staines] Red Dragon Entry
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Sorry guys, couldn't warm up to the background one, never mind me.

[Dr.Mandarian] A red dragon
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[Dr.Mandarian] A green dragon
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[Yncke] A battle between a black and a red dragon.
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[Moluco] A heraldic dragon...

...and this one is here because the people told me that he deserves a chance!! <poll:64904> This is a green dragon for dummies...
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[Lady of Lore]
Entry 1. Here's one of my many dragons. This one was drawn on a particularly frustrating plane trip when a drunk man bumped into me, thus the odd line. (Note, got out the odd line)

Entry 2. +
Another dragon from the same plae trip only this one with no accident.

[WolfAngel]
something I drew when me and my exfieance broke up... I was confused and angery...

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Entry 2.
another strange work of art... of mine... dragon yin-yang style
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Back to Art contests page.
Back to Myth of Altaride main page.
Back to Altaride's legendary creatures.

2005-10-03 [syagre]: Well, since I'm not hosting that, maybe I'd participate... I've even made a (very poor) sketch of a dragon *hides*... in case a "rescue the number of contestant" operation is needed *ahem* my apologies in advance for spoiling the contest quality *wincing grin*

2005-10-04 [Katie Staines]: O.o... When does this officially open? I shall definitely enter into this... already got the Red Dragon sketched ^.^

2005-10-04 [syagre]: Wow ! That sounds good, Kate ! I guess we'd just need [smeet666] to wake up around here ! I'll try to have words from him very soon

2005-10-05 [Katie Staines]: Wonderful. ^.^ Cannot wait. Just have to get assignments out of the way >.<

2005-10-07 [smeet666]: The contest has just started! Go for it!

2005-10-08 [Katie Staines]: Whoopie!!! *runs off scribbling dragons*

2005-10-08 [Yoruno]: Uhm... how do we post our pics...? Or where? ^^;

2005-10-08 [smeet666]: You can ask me ([smeet666]) for the password and add your entrie(s) yourself.

2005-10-13 [syagre]: Nice entry, Kate. This representation of the red dragon looks very original, to me

2005-10-13 [Katie Staines]: Thank you very much. ^.^

2005-10-13 [Cassave]: Mighty great dragon, [Katie Staines] 8D

2005-10-13 [Katie Staines]: Thank you! Not half as good as your green dragon (I love its hands!) But at least its entered. ^.^

2005-10-21 [syagre]: Thanks for these new entries, [Dr.Mandarian]

2005-10-21 [Katie Staines]: Love the new Red Dragons face, its so classical! ^.^

2005-10-28 [smeet666]: Thanks to all of you. This contest is starting to be really interesting and constructive ! Anyway, I won't tell you which one is my favorite :p

2005-12-08 [syagre]: [Yncke]'s entry is really awesome !

2005-12-08 [Yoruno]: As usual ;) That's why I don't even try to make an entry... ^^;

2005-12-08 [Yncke]: *blush* Thanks [syagre]. Aw, [Yoruno], don't tell me that's true. :'(

2005-12-08 [Yoruno]: I can't draw a dragon even if my life depends on it... ^^;

2005-12-08 [syagre]: [Yoruno], you liar, remember about the wingless one for Tospilas' emblem !!! *grins*

2005-12-08 [Yoruno]: That was not a dragon... that was a cat in a very bad costume... XD

2005-12-08 [syagre]: *laughs* but very misleading costume it was, I had been sure it was a dragon... (- *meow * - Come on, shut up !)

2005-12-18 [Yncke]: Wow, [Cassave], your green dragon's great!

2005-12-18 [Cassave]: Thanks, [Yncke]...too bad I forgot these dragons have wings...I remembered when the picture was halfway done, and I just "slapped on a pair of winglets"...8B

2006-02-18 [Lady of Lore]: Can I submit drawings of more than one type of dragon ( have two drawings, a red dragonand a green one)?

2006-02-18 [Yncke]: I thinks so since rule 2 states: "One person may have up to three entries." It doesn't specify what kind of dragons. :)

2006-02-18 [syagre]: Besides, one picture may feature several dragons. Actually, if you're an extremist, you could send 3 different entries displaying roughly 264 dragons each, ending up with a whole submission of 792 dragons in this contest... which would be quite impressive !

2006-02-18 [Yncke]: Don't hold your breath, [syagre]. :P

2006-02-18 [syagre]: Why, [Yncke] ? After your pantheon picture, why not a 792 dragons entry ? :D

2006-02-18 [Yncke]: That's exactly what I meant. :P Look, dragons have scales, gods don't. Big difference. ;)

2006-02-18 [Lady of Lore]: Who gives us the password to submit something?

2006-02-18 [syagre]: it's the hoster of the contest, i.e. [smeet666]. If there's too much time before you get an anwser, just let me know ([syagre]) and I'll warn him in actuality (he's a friend of mine, I'll give him a call or harrass him with emails)

2006-02-23 [Lady of Lore]: Any luck getting a hold of the password holder yet?

2006-02-23 [syagre]: not yet I'm afraid. Looks like the aliens still have a firm hold on [smeet666]. But, normally I should actually meet him personaly on tomorrow. I'll tell him by then.

2006-02-23 [Yoruno]: Don't forget to bring him back here... the town needs some more dragon breeders *nods*

2006-02-23 [Lady of Lore]: That'll be cool, I hope its not one of those evil brain scrambling aliens, does no noe else know it? None of the other people who've submitted stuff?

2006-02-23 [Lady of Lore]: what If I just linked them back to a wiki for now?

2006-02-23 [syagre]: Could be an idea, but as I told you, I should have things fixed very soon with him. By the way, [Yoruno], you're right about trying to bring him back to the town !

2006-02-23 [Lady of Lore]: All right, here are my dragons for now...go to The art of the Lady of Lore and the latter drawings are the dragons. Enjoy ^^

2006-02-23 [Yoruno]: O___O Beautiful dragons [Lady of Lore]!!! Are those markers??

2006-02-23 [Lady of Lore]: Yup. crayola if you can believe it. ^^ Thanks!

2006-02-23 [syagre]: Indeed, those dragons are really nice. I've already seen them in your house, a few days ago. They would definitely have a good place here !

2006-02-23 [Lady of Lore]: thanks, my house was undergoing a few changes and rearranging things and I feel things are easier to find now. Thanks so much, its nice to get feed back. ^^

2006-02-24 [Lady of Lore]: there ya go! What do you think?

2006-02-24 [Yoruno]: They look really cool! ^^

2006-02-24 [Yncke]: Very nice, those new entries. ;) Especially the green one.

2006-02-24 [Yoruno]: I love the green as well... the coloring in its legs is marvelous.

2006-02-24 [smeet666]: Well, it IS indeed, thanks for your entries again, and sorry for the delay, but the aliens were particularly tough x_x

2006-02-24 [Lady of Lore]: glad you got away from them, hopefully anal probe free, lol ^^

2006-02-24 [Yoruno]: ^^ The dragon keeper is back! Hope the aliens have gone and decided not to take him again...

2006-02-24 [smeet666]: Well, who knows? Maybe I'm one of them now ^^;. Oh, and congratulations for your entries, [Moluco], I really appreciate this 'bonito' green dragon ;)

2006-03-28 [~I'm So Confused~]: how do I submit something here. I would like to submit one of my dragons....I think it would be accepted here......

2006-03-28 [syagre]: You could make me have a look to it... I'll just give you the password afterwards

2006-03-29 [Adaria_Moonlight]: I notice that the contest so far specifies pictures, (ie: drawings, paintings, etc) Was wondering if I could submit a sculpture? If you want to check him for acceptability he's up in my house. Please let me know, thanks.

2006-03-31 [syagre]: I've talked yesterday about it with [smeet666] actually. Basically... either sculptures won't be accepted, or they'll be accepted after having gotten the agreement of all the other previous contestants. [smeet666] still has to make up his mind about it.

2006-04-03 [Adaria_Moonlight]: Thank you. I will keep checking back for the verdict.

2006-06-13 [Lady of Lore]: Looking for a competiton? Go to Babies as we see them or Art Store Drunken Fairies Competition

2006-06-14 [Adaria_Moonlight]: I'll look into those. Thank you.

2006-09-29 [Lady of Lore]: Deadline for this contest?

2006-09-29 [syagre]: mmhh... I don't know yet. Maybe you'll be fixed around next week, since I'll be meeting [smeet666] in actuality at that time.

2006-09-29 [Lady of Lore]: ok

2008-11-14 [Hedda]: I just edited the file-names a little.

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