Poeta Atlantiae
Poets, prepare your quills, for Their Highnesses will be selecting the next Poeta Atlantiae at Their coronation on 10/3. All competition entries will require two pieces from two distinct poetic styles. Contrasting styles are prefered to show artistic ability. So, a Shakespearean Sonnet and Spenserian Sonnet are acceptable. However, a Spenserian Sonnet and a 8th century Tang dynasty Chinese poem would be better.
The first piece is a classic entry. Their Highnesses want to see your best work. The theme for this entry is love or inspiration. Write about something or someone that you love or inspires you. The piece must be period and needs full documentation.
The second piece will demonstrate your ability to aid the Kingdom as Poeta under Their reign. This piece must be a scroll or processional. The scroll or processional does not have to be for a real person or award, nor does it have to be a scroll or processional ever done or will ever be done. The goal is to present your ability at scroll or processional writing. The main body of the scroll or processional needs to be in a period style. However, the official parts, usually at the end, do not need to be. The official parts for a scroll are usually the person’s arms, the crown’s names, and the name and date of the event. Please see the scribal handbook. For a processional, it is usually the barony and the baronage names. If you do want to include the official parts in your period scroll or processional, go for it. This piece will be judged on originality and poetic ability. Though calligraphy is lovely, and heralding is important, the piece will be judged purely on the poet’s words and documentation.
In Service to the Dream,
Master Paganus Akritas (he/him), Order of the Laurel
Poeta Atlantiae
If you have any questions about this competition please contact Master Paganus Akritas via email.