Hello all, welcome to the MYTHICAL BLIND DATE contest!

THE CONCEPT

The idea of this contest is to set you up completely blind with a mythical being - from any world culture - and turn you loose to come up with a deviation based around it!

Entrants to this contest must first apply to me, @Vlei, either right here or in my journal, and ask to be assigned a creature or being. You can choose one of three ways to approach this.

You can ask for something humanlike; this category would include humanoids such as gnomes or beings with human features, like mermaids.

Alternatively, you can request Non-human beasties; think of dragons, unicorns, and the like here.

Finally, if you're feeling brave, you can simply ask for an Anything Goes creature and take your chances!

These are the only specifications you may make.

THE CONTEST

Once you have your assigned creature, your task is to research it (I'll provide a wiki or similar link), figure what to do with it, and create your deviation.

The basic rule of thumb here is to have fun. You can be as deadly serious or funny as like. Make an authentic creature, update it, spoof it; it's all up to you. Any media will be considered, and, although a bit of effort in the technical department may increase your chances, the judging will be based more around creativity/vision than skill.

DEADLINE

August 20th, 2009

THINGS TO REMEMBER

Once you have your assigned creature, you're stuck with it. The whole idea is that you're going into this blind. If you don't like it, I won't exchange it. If you're disappointed at first, you may find a way to make the most of it.

Please ask for your creature publicly; don't note me.

I won't be giving you obvious creatures such as unicorns or elves. You'll be set up with something more obscure to make this interesting.

You may enter up to three times, however, any multiple entries must be based around your one assigned creature.

Remember to include an description and/or link with your entry to make the judges' jobs easier.

I'm not always around; please give up to a day for me to get back to you with your assignment. If I'm logged in, I'll answer as promptly as I can.

PRIZES

The current prize package is as follows:

1st Place: A 12 month sub from @Vlei and a dA Accessory pack or devwear valued at up to $20 from `MegMcMuffin!

2nd Place: A 3 month sub from =Amarie-Veneanar and a 1 month sub from =Vamaena!

3rd Place: A 3 month sub from @Vlei!

Thanks so much to all the donors; the prize package may possibly expand, so be sure to keep an eye on my journal for updates.

And finally, a round of applause for the JUDGES who have donated their time:

@DreamingMyth
@FixMeKnow
=Joshi38
`MegMcMuffin

And thanks to everyone who made suggestions or offered to help.

READY, SET, GO!

Entries, once we start getting them, will be collected HERE.

Now get requesting! What strange creature will you end up with?