Contests

Official Rules: “Thoughts from the Longhouse” Contest

Pyk de Dek and the Ring of the Roko Mountains are part of the Seven Rings, a world I built for my fantasy book series that will be published later this year. I've harnessed my experiences with personal trauma, combat, and recovery to build a world where readers can find strength, solace, and inspiration. I’ve written one hundred “Thoughts from the Longhouse.” Now, I want you to harness your own experiences to write a “thought.”

I will be launching a series of contests in the following months to celebrate the upcoming launch of the Malhela Tetralogy: Glamor Lost, Silent Canto, Star Abyss, and Last Logion. Some contests will be for writers, while others will be for visual artists. The first contest for writers is a call for original wisdom from the world of the Seven Rings in the style of Pyk de Dek’s "Thoughts from the Longhouse."

A quick note. “Solstice’s Son Publishing LLC” is the company I have set up to publish my books.

2. Eligibility

Follower Requirement: Entrants must be active followers of @robertoscribner on Instagram at the time of entry and throughout the selection period.
Global Entry: Open worldwide, void where prohibited by law.
Age: Entrants must be 18 years of age or older. Entries from minors will be disqualified and their data permanently deleted to comply with privacy regulations.
No Purchase Necessary: No purchase or payment is required to enter or win.

3. How to Enter

Email your submission as plain text to info@chroniclesofperimet.com no later than 11:59 PM GMT on April 10, 2026. You will receive an automated reply letting you know your submission has been received.

Subject Line: Must be “101st Thought From the Longhouse” (do not include quotation marks).
Language: English is preferred, but entries will be accepted in any language for which the judge can access a machine translation.
Thought Format: Your email must follow this layout:
- Header: The One-Hundred and First Thought from the Longhouse.
- The Title of your Thought (e.g. "Deny them your surrender")
- Your Thought: (100–200 words).
- The Pledge: (Cut and paste the text in Section 3a below).
- Your Details: Your full name and Instagram handle.
3a. The Authorship and Terms Pledge
- “I certify that this 'Thought' is a product of my own human imagination and struggle. I have not used Generative AI to draft or rewrite this entry. I have read and agree to the Official Contest Rules, including the license granting Solstice’s Son Publishing LLC the right to adapt my work into a video Reel.”

4. Selection & Judging (Skill-Based)

Entries will be judged by Roberto Scribner on a 100-point scale based on:

Thematic Resonance (40 pts): Capturing the "triumph of will" and rejection of ruin.
Evocative Imagery (30 pts): Use of atmospheric metaphors (e.g., "the edge of the great silence").
Voice & Rhythm (30 pts): The cadence and emotional impact of the writing.

5. Authorship Integrity (No AI Policy)

The use of Generative AI/LLMs to draft or rewrite entries is strictly prohibited. Solstice’s Son Publishing LLC reserves the right to disqualify entries showing high statistical probability of AI generation and may request "Process Evidence" (drafts or notes) from finalists to verify human origin.

6. Reel Adaptation License

By entering, the winners grant Solstice’s Son Publishing LLC a non-exclusive, perpetual, worldwide, and sublicensable license to edit, adapt, and produce a video Reel based on the submitted text.
Credit: The winners will be prominently credited by their provided Instagram handle within the Reel and its caption and will be a collaborator on the post.
Modifications: Solstice’s Son Publishing LLC reserves the right to make minor edits to the text for timing or cinematic flow within the Reel.
💡 What this means in plain English: You still own your words! By entering, you are simply giving my company permission to turn your "Thought" into a video and share it on social media forever. We might need to trim a word or two so it fits the video's timing, but you keep the copyright to your writing, and we will always tag you as the author.

7. Content Safety & Shadow-Ban Protection

To protect the reach of the final Reel, avoid literal mentions of self-harm or graphic violence. Use the "Longhouse" vocabulary to describe struggle (e.g., "the void," "the final silence," or "the authors of my ruin").

8. Privacy Policy & Marketing Consent

By entering, your email address will be added to the Solstice’s Son Publishing LLC database for updates regarding the Malhela Tetralogy launch. We will never sell your data to third parties. You may opt-out at any time via future emails.

9. Prizes & Legal Disclaimers

Hunter of Roko (1 Winner): $200 USD and cinematic Reel adaptation.
Triboj (Selected Winners): $25 USD each and cinematic Reel adaptation.
The Announcement: The winner will be announced no later than May 1, 2026, via the official @robertoscribner Instagram account.
Payment: Via Venmo (U.S. residents) or PayPal (International). Winners are responsible for any transaction fees.
Jurisdiction: This contest is governed by the laws of the United States and the State of Virginia, USA.
Instagram Disclaimer: This promotion is in no way associated with or endorsed by Instagram.

🛠️ Troubleshooting Your Submission

If you sent your "Thought" but have not received a confirmation email within 15 minutes:

Check your Spam/Junk Folder: Automated replies are sometimes diverted by aggressive filters. Look for an email from @chroniclesofperimet.com.
Verify the Subject Line: Our automated system is specifically tuned to look for the phrase: “101st Thought From the Longhouse”. If there is a typo in the subject line, the fire will not be lit.
Check the "To" Address: Ensure the email was sent to info@chroniclesofperimet.com and not a previous contact address.
During high-traffic periods, there may be a slight delay in the digital courier. If you have verified the above and still have no reply after 24 hours, please send a follow-up email with the word "FOLLOW UP" added to your subject line.