"My job? Heh. Most, in their dying moments, would expect to see some black-hooded skeleton with a scythe coming to guide them to the afterlife. No one expects to be carted off to Hell in a pick-up truck. So, let me ask you a question..."

The Exchange is an OCT, or Original Character Tournament. Players will enter characters of their own creations and be pitted against an opponent in each round, in a battle creativity, wits, and talent. The catch? Words will be your weapon, because the Exchange is the second in a new tradition of Writer Only OCTs.

Death is running behind on his quota, and he needs souls. To get back on track, he has decided to host a high-stakes tournament within his realm of the Underworld. On the outskirts of his domain lies the Labyrinth.

The Labyrinth was designed and created to serve as a battleground for those who enter. Once inside, the contestants will be faced with deadly puzzles and decisions that could make or break an opportunity to advance. Their motivation? Death has promised each team a single, mortal soul to be returned to the land of the living, should they make it to the end.

Death has begun making his rounds. Living souls from everywhere in the universe will be invited to take part. The winning team will be granted permission to leave the Labyrinth, along with their soul of choice. Those who fail, however, will not be so lucky.

"Who will you save?"

1. All entries will be written in the form of short stories. (Sorry artists!)


2. Auditions will be taken until May 18. See the To Enter journal for audition requirements and prompt: [link]


3. Up to 128 entrants will be accepted.


4. For more information, please see the main tournament journal: [link] , the rules and FAQ pages, or note =mippins.