Welcome to the Realm of Varda Elentári
Kindle the light of the stars in your heart – and shine! by Ithildin55
Varda image by atalante_star
The Realm of Varda is a place for those in love with beauty in all its forms, from simply admiring a song or a piece of poetry, to worshipping the stars which Varda made to light our way.
Before you go any further, please browse through the Realm ‘Charter’ and learn more about this realm and its members. Make sure you read the Realm Traits carefully and read the ‘Vala Info’ to get to know Varda well before deciding whether to stay with us, Stargazers, or not.
If you decide to stay, you are more than welcome to share the pleasure of the simplest things in life with many others like you, and me. 🙂
Visit the Forum and take part in the discussions and have fun. We have star talks, book talks, painting talks, writing talks and of course, our very own games, all exclusively for the Varda members. Scroll down to read what are the news and some frequent asked questions. If you are still in doubt or want to express criticisms, suggestions or simply feel like dropping a line, please contact me, gwendeth, Head of the Realm of Varda, or our Realm Leaders: ezetterlund and ~Stella~ .
We would like to highlight a few things you can´t miss in the Realm…
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Stargazing is what most of us love best, and certainly we all have a favourite constellation. But what is behind its name, its charm? It´s up to us to tell their story and better than that, to create a new story to them. The first one: Orion, the group of stars at the right bottom of our banner there… you can read it here. But take your telescope with you 🙂 and remember to leave a myth too!
“In the Realm of Varda, Art is not bound by frames…” Do you love art? So do we! Join in our art discussions!
Our Realm Newspage Song is called Laer en-Aduial by Jessica Butler.
Poetry is one of our fine virtues, we can think open-mindedly, and express our inner self in writing. It never gives us the limitations of having freedom, without any doubts, it is a passion that we really treasure. All of the Varda members can post there!
You can read our poems, here.
Newbie Attractions:
~Welcome to Varda
~Le Suilannon
~Varda: Comet Trails * contest threads *Stargazer poetry thread *and all of the various game threads.
~Varda: Shooting Stars *discussion threads here if you are a lover of nature and the sky!!*Constellation Myths thread.
~Varda: Super Novae *activities for the realm of Varda *the Birthday thread *the “Yourselves” thread.
~Varda: Heavenly Mists all other general discussions can be found here *”Varda’s Name Factory” *”What’s your sign”
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April 12, 2010
Please welcome your new Realm Leaders for Varda! ezetterlund and ~Stella~!
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NEWS ARCHIVE!
Varda Elentári, the Lady of the Stars, named Elbereth in the Sindarin tongue, the most beautiful. She dwells with Manwë in the Tower of Taniquetil, above the everlasting snow, upon Oiolossë, tallest of all the mountains.
Queen of the Valar, maker of die stars, she knows all regions of Eä for from its depths she came in aid of Manwë. She knew Melkor from before the creation of the Music and rejected him, and he hated her, and feared her more than all others.
Varda and Manwë are rarely apart, for when they are together, Manwë can see further than any other eyes and Varda can hear more clearly than all other ears.
Of all the greatest ones who dwell in this world the Elves hold Varda most in reverence and love. They call upon her name out of the shadows...
... and uplift it in song at the rising of the stars:
The Banner of Varda Elentári....
Snow-white! Snow-white! O Lady clear!
O Queen beyond the Western Seas!
O Light to us that wander here
Amid the world of woven trees!
Gilthoniel! O Elbereth!
Clear are thy eyes and bright are thy breath!
Snow-white! Snow-white! We sing to thee
In a far land beyond the Sea.
O stars that in the Sunless Year
With shining hand by her were sown,
In windy fields now bright and clear
We see your silver blosson blown!
O Elbereth! Gilthoniel!
We still remember, we who dwell
In this far land beneath the trees,
Thy starlight on the Western Seas.
(Song taken from The Lord of the Rings - The Fellowship of the Ring: Chapter III - Three is Company)
This is a place for you to come and relax, have fun, and get to know fellow CoE members. You are encouraged to act according to your fullest potential to help make CoE the most comfortable, friendly, and functional website. Creativity will get you far! As a member of a realm at CoE, there are several issues that must be addressed before any person may participate actively with his or her realm.
Recognition of the Realms
The realms are here to, as mentioned earlier, create a sense of community and fellowship at CoE. It is merely another means of interaction. Due to this fact, there will be absolutely no tolerance for aggressive behavior or division of any type amongst realms. All realms serve as one cohesive group that all make up the CoE.
If you wish to signify that you are a member of the Realm of Varda, you may choose one and only one of the following options:
-mention which Realm you are a member of in your signature file
-include the insignia associated with the Realm of Varda on the left side of your signature
You may NOT choose more than one of these options, nor are there any other options available. You may not mention any other realms in your signature file except the realm you have chosen to join, and in this case The Realm of Varda.
Rules
All normal site and forum rules apply to the Realms. Anyone found breaking the aforementioned rules will cause their Realm to lose points, and face the possibility of being kicked out of their Realm.
The following actions can get you kicked out of a Realm:
- breaking the rules on regular basis,
- starting a fight, either with internal Realm members, or members of another Realm
- being rude or offensive to any other Realm member
- ignoring requests to follow the rules
- excessive negativity
- anything else that might disrupt the Realm environment or make other members feel uncomfortable
The Admin of the Realm makes the final decision about kicking people from the Realm.
Your Realm
Choose your Realm carefully. We ask that you do not keep switching Realms. Once you are sure you want to leave please talk to the Realm head.
Leaders
There are two leaders underneath the Admin of the Realm. One is appointed, one is elected, and both serve 3 month terms. They may not serve more than 2 total terms.
Leaders may be removed at the behest of the Admin for the following reasons:
- neglecting their duties
- not getting things done in a timely fashion
- trying to take the Realm into a place not consistent with its purpose
- flaunting authority
- bragging about their 'leader' status
- Giving special treatment to their friends
- favoritism
- discouraging members from joining other realms
As a Realm leader they should be an example of working 'together' with realms, and they should be people with the attitude of "the good of the Council" at all times.
Member Traits
Are qualities of a member of the Realm of Varda, among other things:
- being devoted to beauty
- being a lover of the nature
- being given to poetry
- being fond of art, whether in painting, drawing, acting, sculping, writing, or simply... art
- enjoying the simplest things, like reading Tolkien in a rainy afternoon
- being enchanted by waterfalls
- finding completion in the stars
Now that we’ve gone over the rules and information you should know about the Realms of CoE in general, please make yourself at home here! Introduce yourself and become acquainted with other Realm members! The Realm of Varda a great place for you to let your natural talents and abilities shine!
Poetry Contest ends and the vote begins...will end on the 15th and the winner will be announced...
Almerúvë's Birthday!!
~~*7*~~
Vote 2 for the "Summer" Photo Contest will end and winner announced...
~~*10*~~
Caption Contest will end, the vote will then begin and end on the 28th of July...
~~*11*~~
The Art Contest ends and the vote begins...
~~*19*~~
Arawn's Birthday!!...
Newest General Realm Poetry Contest #5 Announced, here are the details per Lossendiliel:
Theme: Silmarillion. You can write about a place, a character or an event, just as long as it is featured in Silmarillion.
Style: Sonnet, English style. (Go here if you want to know more about the Sonnet styles). Again, as with the Limericks, poems entered which are not 100% sonnets (not the right rhyming or number of words all the way through) will not be disqualified. Just try your best!
Maximum Length: Sonnet length (14 verses)
Start Date for submitting Entries: May 19th
Entries are Due: June 11th
How Winner will be determined: Voting will begin June 12th and will take place in the General Realms Discussion Forum. Depending on how many who enters the voting will be in one or two rounds.
Poems are to be posted in this thread, so let us try to keep this free from questions and comments until after June 11th, unless it is relevant to all participants! Thank you!
Only members from the Realms may enter this competition. Please remember to state which realm you are from when you post your poem!
Each member may only participate with one poem.
Well, so all of the new contests are underway with the exception of the newest Description contest; the new topics/themes are:
Art>"Birth of a Star" found here
Photo>"Summer" found here
Poetry>"Truth" found here
Description>"Beginning/End" found here
Caption>"Gimili w/ pipe" found here
New contest topics announced:
The newest art contest will be "Birth of a New Star" of Varda found here=>closing on 23 May at 11:59 PM PDT
The newest poetry contest wil be "Truth" => found here =>closing on 24 May at 11:59 PM PDT
The newest caption contest has just been posted, take a look here and have fun! The contest ends 2 June at 11:59 PM MST
The newest description and photo topics will be posted soon, so keep watch for it!
The new Realm Scptre project has been announced, here are the details per LadyC:
Project #4: Artistic Interpretation of a Tolkien Poem
Rules:
Select a poem from any of Tolkien's stories. Then draw your interpretation of that poem.
-Images must be no larger than 500 x 500 pixels
(Approx 8 x 8 inches or 20 x 20 cms)
-Images must be handdrawn or created in a computer program such as MSPaint. (May use pencil, pen, crayons, markers, colored pencil, etc.)
-No digital images that have been manipulated, etc. will be accepted.
-You may include the poem, a section of the poem your referring to or a link/note to the poem.
Timeline:
- Now: We announce the competition to our individual realms.
- 31st May: Art submission deadline in the realms
- 1st June: In-realm voting begins
- 14th June: In-realm voting ends, submissions are sent to LadyC to be posted in GRF.
- 15th June: General voting begins for the site
- 30th June: Voting closes at 8:00am CST, winner announced
- 1st July: New competition & rules announced
26 April
The entrant MelannenBrennilAelwen went uncontested in the "Witch" Art contest and so is by default the winner. The new theme of the next Art Contest is: "Birth of a New Star" of Varda and will close on 23 May @ 11:59 PM PDT. Good luck everyone and have fun drawing!!
24 April
Voting for the LOVE Photography Contest is now going on in this Thread! Drop by and see the awesome entries!
15 April
Announcing the newest 'set' of Realm Leaders for Varda Elentári! They are MelannenBrennilAelwen and ElfofDarkMagic!
Many thanks to the outgoing Leaders: Dream~ Giver and ~Mirilien~Undómiel~!
Drop by to cast your vote in the latest Realm of Varda Poetry Contest! You will have until April 28th to vote: here!!
Don't forget also to vote in the latest Caption Contest: here, by May 1st!
The next Description Contest is under way! The word is "Forgiveness", and you can post your entry in this Thread. The closing date is May 3rd.
Calling all Photographers! The "Love" Photography Contest is going on right now. Entries can be posted here!
The "Witch" Art Contest will be closing on April 18th, so there's still time to post your entry!
The newest piece of poetry to be chosen to be shared with everyone was written by Taentri
Paint a Picture
If I were to paint a picture with my words
I’d use them to describe the way you make me feel
That perfect shining feeling that haunts my days
You never cease to amaze
With all your wonderful ways
If I were to paint a picture with my words
I’d used them to describe the way you smile
That perfect shining smile that makes me warm inside
You make my heart open wide
Draggin’ me along for the wild ride
If I were to paint a picture with my words
I’d use them to describe the beauty that you are
That perfect shining image that floats before my eyes
You always take me by surprise
Makin’ it possible to touch the skies
If I were to paint a picture with my words
I’d use them to describe how perfect you are
That emblem of wonder that holds me in awe
You’re unto yourself a single law
My own, and the only one I ever saw
If I were to paint a picture with my words
I’d use them to describe the way you make me feel
That perfect shining feeling that haunts my days
You never cease to amaze
With all your wonderful ways
17 November
The new contest for Iluvatar's Sceptre is under way!!
Drop by to take a look at the thread,
here for the full scoop!!
An Entry thread will be up soon, so keep your eyes pealed for it!!
20 October
The 'planning' has begun!!
The Realm of Varda is set to do the Janurary 2007 Issue of the Realm Newsletter.
If you are interested in helping out, please see the Thread
here!
Please drop by the Realm and welcome your newest set of Realm Leaders: ~Mirilien~Undómiel~ & Dream~Giver!!
Once again, I thank everyone who expressed an interest in running for the Elected position, and send HUGE hugs to our outgoing Leaders: silver_Tinuviel and Aranel_Elenlin!
23 July
Voting has now started for the Elected Realm Leader position!!
You will have until Tuesday, September 5th to vote: here!!
3 July
Celedë_Anthaas has started the new Art Contest!! The subject is THE FELLOWSHIP.
The thread is here!!
28 June
Galenfea has started the new Photography contest, here!!
The subject is SKYLINE and the due date for entries is July 27.
27 June
Congrats to elfgurrl for winning the 'Future' Poetry contest!
She's already given us the next word: "SECRET"!
If you want to submit an entry, just see the thread, here.
You will have until August 17th to enter.
Also, don't forget the "WISHING" Description contest, here, will be running until July 15th.
26 June
Congrats to Celedë_Anthaas and Galenfea for winning the latest Art & Photography Contests!!
I can't wait to see what the next subjects are!!
24 June
Realm Welcomers Needed!
We have two 'spots' open for Realm Welcomers. Please see this thread here on the Main Realm Forum page and post if you're interested! :)
1 May
The 'Great Realm Cleanup' is at last underway! Let's 'see' about that Scepter!!
31 March
All new contests!!! Please check the closing dates and post your entries before then!!
We also have a tie-breaker poll for the Photogrophy Contest that will close on April 9th! Yeay! Another poll!
And the biggest news : your new leaders have finally figured out how to update this page! :P ^_^
9th March
Please join me in congratulating Varda's new Realm Leaders: silver_Tinuviel & Aranel_Elenlin
And, I can *not* say it too many times - many thanks to our outgoing leaders: Ilfa and Woodlandelfgirl87!
5th March
The "Aragorn" Poetry Contest is now officially closed and it is now you time to vote!! Simply go here to vote.
You'll have until March 18th to vote.
2nd March
The "Innocence" Description Contest has now ended and it is your time to vote!! Simply go here and vote!
You'll have until March 15th to vote.
Also, the end of the "Aragorn" Poetry Contest is near! Make sure to post your entries here before the 4th of March comes.
1st March
The first ever Caption Contest is now officially closed and it is now your time to vote!! Go to this thread to vote.
You'll have until March 15th to vote.
Remember to post your entries in the "Animal" Photography Contest too! Simply go here.
You'll have until March 10th to join.
Also, the "Innocence" Description Contest is about to end. Make sure you already put your entries in here.
25th February
The "Gondor" Art Contest is now officially closed and it is now time to vote!! To vote, go to this thread and you will also see the link where you could see the art entries.
You'll have until March 12th, Sunday.
16th February
A new Tolkien for Dummies project is now listed to the thread. Please cooperate and post your ideas regarding the theme.
12th February
It's time again for the Realm Leader change-outs. If you are interested in the Elected Realm Leader position, please post in the Interest Thread here.
And, once again, please join me in thanking Ilfa and Woodlandelfgirl87 for their terrific help these past months!
11th February
The first Caption Contest has now started!
Go to this thread to check it out and join!
The last day to submit a caption will be February 27th.
The "Aragorn" Poetry Contest is now open!
Go to this thread to post your entry!
You'll have until March 4th to join.
Also, the "Innocence" Description Contest is now open!
Go to this thread to post your entry!
You'll have until March 1st to join.
6th February
A bit late to say that the second round for the Art Contest has now started and it is now themed "Gondor!"
Make sure you join and display your entries in this thread and read the important rules in posting.
8th February
"Peace" Poetry Contest Poll has now ended!!
Congratulations to ~Stella~ for winning this round!
"Landscape" Photography Contest Poll has also ended!!
Congratulations to Galenfea for winning the second round!
"Freedom" Description Contest Poll has now ended!!
Congratulations to Dream~Giver for winning this round!
*eagerly waits for the new themes*
3rd February
A new inter-realm contest has been started! Currently in several of the Realms, we are now holding a talent show for anyone interested.
Simply go to this thread to know more about the rules.
28th January
The "Name Factory" Art Contest Poll Vote is officially closed, which means the voting process has ended!!
Congratulations to Celedë_Anthaas this first ever round of the Art Contest!
*eagerly waits for the new theme*
24th January
The "Freedom" Description Contest has ended!!
It is now your time to vote! Simply go to this thread to vote. You'll have untill February 8th to vote!
The "Landscape" Photography Contest has also ended!!
It is your time to vote! The images are already posted in the voting thread, all you have to do is view it and vote! You'll have untill February 8th to vote!
And it so happens that our "Peace" Poetry Contest has also, indeed, ended!!
It's now your time to vote! Go to this thread now and vote! You'll have untill February 8th to vote!
Have fun voting!
15th January
After a long wait, the Art Contest is now officially closed!! Which means it is now your time to vote!
Go to this thread to see the images then vote. You'll have until January 28th to vote.
10th January
The new round for the Description Contest themed Freedom has now been opened!!
To join, go in this thread with your entry.
You'll have until January 24th to join.
9th January
The December Description Contest themed "Legend" Poll Vote is now officially closed!!
Congratulations to arwen_the_evenstar for winning this round!
*excited waiting for the new word*
The January Poetry Contest themed Peace is already open!!
Click here to join. You'll have until January 18th to join.
Also, remember that we already have our 2nd Photography Contest themed Landscapes!!
Click here and add your entry. You'll have until January 26th to join.
And our Art Contest is still alive! Make sure you're noticing it. To join, go here. It'll automatically stop if we already have enough entries.
Good Luck!
2nd January
"Imaginary" Poetry Contest Poll Vote has officially been ended!!
Congratulations to Celedë_Anthaas for winning this round!
*eagerly waits for the new word*
25th December
The Legend Description Contest has now ended.
It is now your time to vote, go to this thread and vote now!
You'll have until January 5th to vote.
25th December
The Imagination Poetry Contest Poll Vote is now under way!!
Go to this thread and vote.
25th December
First of all, Merry Christmas to all of you, especially to the Vardians!
The winner of our first Photography Contest is none other than Elenawen!! Congratulations!
*really excited for the next theme*
18th Demcember
Vardians, I am pleased to announce that Nenyia already sent me the guidelines to make our CC issue.
Now, we should start working again so that we could pass the articles at January 5th of next year. Go to this thread.
18th December
Today is the last day to vote for the "Your Sky" Photography Contest!!
If you still haven't voted, go to this thread and vote. The voting thread will be closed on the 12:01 AM of December 19.
7th December
Finally, after the long wait, our Your Sky Photography Contest has now ended!!
It is now your time to vote. To vote, go this thread and vote and to see the photos clearly before voting, go to this thread.
You'll have until December 18th to vote!!
2nd December
December Poetry Contest - Imagination is now under way!!
To enter, come see the thread, here!
You will have until Sunday, December 18th to enter!!
2nd December
Remember: We still have our Humorous Sparkle and Tolkien for Dummies projects to be finished.
Click the titles to go that certain thread thread.
2nd December
The Poetry Contest poll for you to vote has ended!!
Congratulations to Cirnellë who won in this round!
Can't wait for the next word!!
21st November
As you can see in our Realm Forum, we will be the one who will do the January issue of CC.
Go to this thread and join in the branstorming.
21st November
Voting for the "Fall Leaves" Description Contest has now ended.
Please congratulate our winner: Newra
*is eagerly awaiting the new word*
21st November
Poll Voting for the "Trapped" Poetry Contest is now under way!!
To cast your vote for one of the AWESOME entries, come to the thread, here!
You will have until Thursday, December 1st to Vote!!
11th November
The Tolkien for Dummies project has extended its deadline up to November 15th. We only need two to complete and have another.
Go into this thread to post your views.
11th November
Our Humorous Sparkle needs a new Top Ten List with humorous ideas in it! Our new topic will be Top Ten Most Romantic Men in Arda. Be sure to join!
Drop by in this thread to fill in the topic with your humorous mind!
10th November
Reminder!! The 'due date' for the Photography and Art contests has been extended to Saturday, November 19th!!
10th November
Voting for the November Description Contest is now under way!! It is another one of Varda's Famous Polls!!
To cast your vote for one of the AWESOME entries, drop by the thread, here!
You will have until Sunday, November 20th to Vote!!
10th November
November Poetry Contest - Trapped! is now under way!!
To enter, come see the thread, here!
You will have until Friday, November 18th to enter!!
5th November
Now is the deadline of the Art Contest #1! This is your last chance to upload your art masterpieces! Go in this thread to join.
Also, the Photography Contest #1 is about to end in November 7th. We are reminding you to send you pictures now in this thread.
30th October
Congratulations to Kaur for winning the "Ghost Poetry Contest" round!
I hope the word will come out in a near time!!
21st October
Again, now the decisions have been regulated, we have our new contest: The Photography Contest.
You can join by following the theme, The Star in your Sky.
Final Submission is on November 7th. To participate, go in the thread here.
20th October
The Poetry Contest is now Closed!! Voting will be via Poll. You'll have until October 30th to vote here!!
20th October
Congratulations to Aranel_Elenlin for winning the 11th RoV Description contest, which theme is Mystery!!
I can't wait for the next word!!
19th October
Now the decisions have been regulated and now, we have our new contest: The Art Contest.
You can join by following the theme, What would *you* imagine Varda's 'Name Factory' to look like?. You should also see the rules.
Final Submission is on November 5th. To participate, go in the thread here.
5th October
So as you can see, Nenyia, the CC admin, changed that the November issue will be a multi-realm one!
We already PMed Nenyia that we, Vardians, would like to help for the November issue.
We need a little brainstorming about the articles we will be sending. Drop by in the thread, here.
7th October
We officially now have one article to do about to help November issue of the CC.
Drop by in the thread here, and read the instructions because all of us Vardians are free to cooperate!
7th October
The 11th Description Contest is now closed!!
Voting this time will be done via one of our so-famous Varda Polls!!
To vote, go here.
To view the entries, go here.
3rd October
Congratulations to ~Stella~ for winning the latest Realm of Varda Poetry Contest!!
28th September
The new Realm Leader Title Poll contest is finally concluded!!
The new titles for Varda's Realm Leaders are:
Alcarinquë & ElemmÃrë of Varda
The Poll Winner is Lady~Eowyn!!
Honorable Mentions go to silver_Tinuviel and Ilfa!
20th September
The tie-breaker poll of the new title for the Realm Leaders has ended!
After all the two polls, finally, it is now the time to vote for the specific and final poll for the New Titles for the Realm Leaders!! You'll have until September 27th to vote!!
Cast your vote, here.
18th September
The Poetry Contest #7 using the Snow theme has ended!
It is now the time to vote, email it to gwendeth at [email protected], and please remember to reference the "Varda Poetry Contest" in the subject line.
You'll have until October 2nd to vote!!
15th September
Ok the new word is 'up' for the 11th Description Contest... and it's "MYSTERY"!!
Come by the Thread, here, to enter!!
15th September
Congratulations to Neniel_Andunië for winning the Description Contest #10 tie-breaker!!
Now... what will the next word be, I wonder??
13th September
Another 'tiebreaker' Poll!! This time for the Varda Realm Leader Titles!
Come and vote,here!!
1st September
Kaur has introduced the word for the 7th Realm of Varda Poetry Contest - SNOW!!
Drop by the thread, here, to enter!!
7th September
Well... we have a tie for the winner of the 10th Varda Description contest!! Stop by the Tiebreaker Poll Thread, here, and vote!
6th September
If you have not yet voted in the Varda Description Contest - today's the last day to vote!!
If you prefer to PM me, gwendeth, instead of emailing me, please do so today!!
6th September
The Poll for a special Varda-related title for the Realm Leaders is now in progress! Stop by the thread, here, and cast your vote!
There are also added meanings in each of the title below the poll so that you can think of it, clearly.
You will have until Monday, September 12th, to vote!!
28th August
Congratulations to Kaur for winning the "Rain" Poetry Contest!!
I can't wait to see what the next word is going to be!
22nd August
The Description Contest is now CLOSED! Please email your votes to: [email protected]. Be sure to mention Varda in the subject line, and you have until Monday, September 6th to vote!
15th August
After 86 pages of 'play', Part II of 'The Star Above/Below Me' Game has been started!
Come and join in, here.
14th August
The New Realm Leaders of Varda are announced!!
Congratulations to Woodlandelfgirl87 & Ilfa!!
13th August
The Poetry Contest is now CLOSED! Please e-mail your votes to [email protected], and don't forget to reference the "Varda Poetry Contest" in the subject line!!
13th August
Well... the Realm Leader Election is 'supposed' to be over with. However, we've got a 3-way tie going! The Poll will be left open a few more days and we'll see what happens. If you have NOT voted - please do so!!
13th August
Reminder: the Description Contest is now going on - stop by and add your entry!
7th August
Join in the brainstorming for the new Realm Leader titles. If you have any ideas, you just want to check it you, you can click here.
The 10th description contest has just been launched! The theme is Time, if you'd like to enter, visit here.
30th July
Dream~Giver has posted a schedule of events for the month of August that are of interest to all us Stargazers!!
You can see it in the Thread, here.
30th July
The next Poetry contest has started, the subject this time is Rain. You can find it here.
Don't forget to post your entry, the contest closes on 10th August!
30th July
The Vote is on!! Stop by and vote for your next Elected Realm Leader!
The thread can be found, here!
You will have until August 12th to vote. The winner and Appointed Realm Leaders will be announced on the 13th!
26th July
The Realm of Varda Contest Winners have been announced!!
Congratulations to gelireth_undomiel for winning the Description Contest; and Celedë_Anthaas, winner of the Poetry Contest!
I, for one, can't wait to see the words for the next Contests!!
16th July
Congratulations to our own Celedë_Anthaas for winning the Inter-Realm Parody Contest!
Also, one of the Honorable Mentions went to Lindelena, and ~Stella~ was a participant!
I know know ALL the entries from all the Realms were awesome, so: Way to go, Realm of Varda!!
15th July
The time has come again to switch out the Realm Leader positions. If you are interested, you have until July 29th to post, here!
15th July
*REMINDER*
The Realm 'Cleanup' is going on. Anyone who did not specifically reply that you wished to remain a Realm of Varda member, or hasn't posted in the Realm in months, is being deleted.
If anyone has inadvertently been deleted, or if you wish to remain a member - all you have to do is rejoin. :)
11th July
The Poetry and Description Contests are now closed!!
PLEASE - email me at [email protected] with your vote!!
Be sure to include 'Varda Description (or Poetry) Contest in the Subject Line!
You will have until July 25th to vote!!
27th June
It is Realm "Cleanup" Time again!
Just to let everyone know - I and your Realm Leaders will be PM'ing Inactive members to see if they're still interested in being part of Varda, and to hopefully get some more folks posting.
27th June
The Realm of Varda Description and Poetry Contests are under way again. The new words are:
Description - RAINBOWS - here
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Poetry - LEAVES - here.
You will have until Sunday, July 10, 2005 to enter either or both contests!
27th June
Come check out the "Top Ten" Poll! We're choosing which one we'll submit for next month's Council Courier!
Thanks to Newra, we Stargazers have some awesome news about the planet Mars. Check out this thread, here.
16th June
Thanks to Newra, we Stargazers have some awesome news about the planet Mars. Check out this thread, here.
13th June
The Realm is now Voting for our 'Top Ten' list for helping out on the Council Courier. You have until Monday, June 21st to vote!
The Poll can be found here.
29th May
Sylva_Knight is the Stars Poetry Contest winner! Congratulations!
21st May
The Realm of Varda is participating in an Inter-Realm Parody contest! You can read about it here.
16th May
The "Stars" Poetry Contest is now closed! Please PM your votes to Celedë_Anthaas. You can read all the entries here.
23rd April
The new contests have been launched.
The chosen topic for the new description contest is: Universe!
The new poetry contest subject is: Stars. :)
20th April
The Outerlight Poetry Spotlight has been updated - Congrats to Brennil_Minuial!
20th April
Contest Winners announced!
Woodlandelfgirl187 - Description Contest #8
Celedë_Anthaas - Poetry Contest #3
Now... what will be our next 'choices'? I can't wait to see!
16th April
The Inter-Realm Poetry Swap has begun! Stop in the Super Novae Subforum, here and take a look!
5th April
Does your pet do something funny/strange/odd? Drop by the new Thread in the Heavenly Mists Subforum and share!!
14th March
The Realm Leader Election is over! Please congratulate our new Leaders: Celedë_Anthaas and Lady~Eowyn!
Many thanks to outgoing Leader, TheTRUEMRSGreenleaf!
10th March
The Poetry and Description Contests are now CLOSED! Please either PM or e-mail gwendeth at [email protected] with your vote.
Don't forget to note it's for the Varda contests - and you can send in your votes for both at the same time!
Good luck to everyone who entered!
7th March
Contests closing soon!
The 8th Description and 3rd Poetry Contests will be closed on 9th March. Voting will begin immediately!
Come by the COMET TRAILS SubForum and enter, read, and enjoy the wonderful submissions we've got so far!
28th February
The next Realm Leader Election is now in progress! You will have until 13th March to vote, here
11th February
It's time again for Realm Leader Election. If you're interested, you have until 25th February to post here Many thanks to our current Leaders, TheTRUEMRSGreenleaf and Lady~Eowyn for all their wonderful help!
10th February
The Feburary edition of the Council Courier is now out! This editions features the wonderful Realm of Varda. Thanks to all the members who devoted their hard work on time to publish an great issue. It can be viewed here.
Also, a congratulations to Salkiethia who won the "Waterfalls" Poetry Contest. If you'd like to view the winning entry, click here to read it. :)
21st January
Congratulations to Nazgulsbane who won the "Hope" Description contest. The succeeding description contest's topic is "Passion". If you'd like to enter, please visit this thread.
15th January
The Realm of Varda has signed up for the February edition of the Council Courier. If you are interested in participating, please check this link out.
The second poetry contest is closed and now accepting votes. You may read the entries here, and once you have done that and would like to cast a vote, e-mail Lady~Eowyn at [email protected]. You have until the 29th of January to vote!
June 13, 2009
Ideas are needed for revitalizing our beautiful Realm of Varda! Stop by the main Realm page and post your ideas and thoughts!
June 13, 2009
If you think you might be interested in being a Realm Leader for Varda, please PM gwendeth or post in the Interest Thread on the main Realm Forum.
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