Wednesday, January 4, 2012

Winners!

Okay then, I had wanted to wait for confirmation from Josie about whether a New Zealander came up with Tane, but I've run out of time. So, basically, I have chosen the two characters who seem to work best with each other, regardless of who thought them up.

The male character is Tane Aiavao, as put forward by Josie. This was her description:


Tane Aiavao. (Pronounced Tah-neh Eye-a-voh)

Since this is an entry from New Zealand, why not chuck some ethnicity in there? This dude's Maori.

As per usual, Tane is dark skinned, huge brown eyes (so they can do the eye-popping pukana at the end of rugby hakas to scare the crap out of you) and has short tousled dark brown hair. He can also have tattoos, maybe even a Maori pattern on half his face. Around mid twenties. Oh, and huge grin. 


He's pretty laid back, takes things as they come, never has a plan (eg, never knows what he's doing until he's doing it) and pretty happy with everything. Probably a bit of a coward, but hilarious without knowing it. Interested in girls, food and explosions (especially those on video games). I would reckon he is an Elemental. Little bit of a rookie with the magic, but is a brilliantly quick learner.

The female character is Hayley Skirmish, as created by Sparky Braginski. I have a feeling Sparky will be a tad delighted to have won this...  This was her description:

Hayley Skirmish

Appearance- 17, Athletic build, Taller than average. Wears a leather jacket at all times. Blue eyes. Her hair is brown with blondes streaks. Has perfectly white teeth. Wears scuffed jeans. Never wears shoes.



Magic- The ability to run up walls and and upside down. She can also flip with ease. Basically her magic is and combination of Tanith's and Springheeled Jack's.



Personality- Has very strong opinions, and you can't change what she believes in. Always says what she thinks, regardless of how other will respond. She is Australian and has an Aussie accent. She is good, but is involved in a feud against the Aussie Sanctuary, because she's a bit like a modern Robin Hood.


As usual with these things, the standard was EXTREMELY high. In the end, it came down to picking two characters who would make the most unlikely- and therefore the most fun- partners. So now we have Tane's laid-back attitude contrasted with Hayley's no-nonsense approach, and when we put them in a highly dangerous situation we get, well, a story...

Hopefully...

Well done to the creators, and hard luck to those whose ideas weren't picked. Remember, it's not because your creations weren't good enough, it just came down to what I need at this particular time.

You've never failed to impress me with your imagination and enthusiasm and talent. Be proud, Minions. 

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Sparky Braginski said...

So do you think that you might know me?

Jakespeare said...

Derek, I'm guessing you might read these comments. If so please keep on reading. I tried my hardest and I know you would have read my entries (Lady Lost, Penelope Hiding, Jane Frost) and I was wondering how could I improve?

You have distinguished yourself as one of the best authors in my life personally and to tell you the truth you are probably my role model. So I ask of you. Could you please give me one or two pointers. Please. Thanks if so, if not you'll always be my hero!

Jacob Parker

Jakespeare said...

probably not unless you have heard the name Jacob Parker before. I go to a school near the bridge do you?

Sparky Braginski said...

Nope.

Valkyrie V. - Ivy said...

*sits down in the corner and puts face in hands*

Sparky Braginski said...

*pats Val V's back*

What's up, kiddo?

Uh...

How's life?

Valkyrie V. - Ivy said...

I'm just, you know, trying to stop myself from crying anymore, but it's not working all too well. You?

Sparky Braginski said...

Brb...

Jakespeare said...

Its ok Val, You did really well! It doesn't matter who won, your (insert your age here) so you have a lifetime of opportunity's ahead of you. Write, thats what I have been doing since I found out the results. Let your wildest imagination come to life.

A result is 89 percent perspiration, 10 percent imagination and one percent luck

Valkyrie V. - Ivy said...

*smiles a little at Gemini* Oh, no, it's not about that. I couldn't enter in the first place, seeing as how I'm American (inserts '12' for my age)... It's about something else.

Sparky Braginski said...

MAIL.

Sparky Braginski said...

Specifically of the 'E' kind.

Sparky Braginski said...

Hello?

Valkyrie V. - Ivy said...

I'm here; I sent a response...

Sparky Braginski said...

Oh...

I sent something back.

Sparky Braginski said...

*stares at iTouch*

Man! I have depressing music...

Sparky Braginski said...

*thinks for a moment*

Do you guys think Frog would've taken her mobile phone to Switzerland?

Rebella Sadistic said...

THERE IS NO SUCH THING AS AN AUSTRALIAN ACCENT!! THAT IS A FALSE ASSUMPTION MADE BY AMERICANS TO COVER UP THERE CLICHED SPEECH!

Sparky Braginski said...

Jesus.

POV REBELLA. Aussie's sound weird to the Irish.

Valkyrie V. - Ivy said...

*looks at Rebella and shouts back* THERE IS SUCH THING AS AN AUSTRALIAN ACCENT, JUST AS THERE IS AMERICAN AND IRISH AND ENGLISH AND EVERY OTHER TYPE OF ACCENT! IT IS A COMMONLY USED WAY TO HAVE AN ASSUMPTION AS OF WHERE SOMEONE IS FROM! THAT IS WHY PEOPLE FROM DIFFERENT COUNTRIES SPEAK DIFFERENTLY! IT IS BECAUSE OF ACCENTS!

Sparky Braginski said...

*is in complete agreement with Val V*

Valkyrie V. - Ivy said...

I'll (hopefully) be back in about 30 minutes... Bye!

Sparky Braginski said...

Dangit.

Isobel said...

Well i didn't win. But thats ok. I kinda didn't really expect to anyway. my character wasn't really derek's style anyway. I used to cry when I lost things like this but now I know that if you get your hopes up you'll most likely be disappointed. if you tell yourself your sure to lose then if you do win you'll be even happier.I can write fanfiction about my character now and try to work up the guts to post it...

Ya know kid's, sometimes it feels like no one notices you and how special you really are and sometimes that's true. I got a C in english this year. a C. and that sucks for someone who's hoping to be an author. But who cares about that. The teacher is gonna be completely amazed when Im an author and she'll realize how wrong that mark was about me.

I'm good at coming up with characters but I suck at story lines. well, I just hate doing all the planning, but I'm working on some Fanfiction that NEEDS lots of planning so yeah, that should be a good experience...

Anyway, rant over. I'm going back to feeling miserable cos I got a COLD in SUMMER. seriously. HOW DOES THAT WORK?!?!?

Oh, Sparky and Josie. Congrats!!!!

Mistical Future said...

Congrats to Josie and Sparky!!!
I hope you two are happy with your self!!! because you won the composition and you did it well!!!

And a good job to all!!!!

Sparky Braginski said...

*bows*

Thank you Misty and Isobel.

*slaps forehead*

Snobby. That was snobby.

Isobel said...

Hmmmm.....it'd be nice if derek mentioned us though.....like the runnerups like he did in the Ameriminions contest. oh and Rebella Sadistic...

Duh we have accents!!! Everyone Does!!! but don't fight people....keep the peace....

Isobel said...

Bows back*

That was not snobby, Sparky...you won!

I'm happy for you!!!!

Sparky Braginski said...

I was quite surprised that he didn't mention anyone else to be honest.

Sparky Braginski said...

GRAAH!

OF ALL THE DAYS NONE OF MY FRIENDS GO ON SKYPE!

Isobel said...

maybe he was in a hurry?

Like a sudden spontaneous idea for his new book came to him????

happens to me a lot but idk, maybe im just weird.

*Slaps Forehead*
Duh, of course Im weird thats why none of the 'popular' kids like me ...


Now THEY are snobbs.

Sparky Braginski said...

Weird?

Weirds fine.

Jakespeare said...

I am Australian, born through yet I have a really, really strong british accent

Anonymous said...

Good job Sparky! And the guy that one!

I actually feel super happy that my characters didn't win. Cause now I can take them all, adapt them into non-skulduggery related stuff and put them in my own writing. I love writing stories and plays. I wrote a 34 page story and a play that was performed at my school.

Sparky Braginski said...

I'm glad that I get to keep Sparky, in a way...

I have ideas for her...

Jakespeare said...

No offence to NZ don't you fin it kind of annoying how all the Aussie fans were checking on the previous post every two seconds but the winner of the NZ fans didn't even check once!

just saying and its only some of you...

Anonymous said...

I have like massive plans for Marina Diamond.

Sparky Braginski said...

COME ON PEOPLE!

WHY HAVE NONE OF MY FRIENDS GONE ON SKYPE???

Isobel said...

Maybe they all went on holidays?

or their hopes and dreams of winning were crushed and now their sulking?

But i do agree with you a bit, Gemini....

Sparky Braginski said...

*yells at mobile phone*

THE ONE TIME, THE ONE TIME I WANT TO USE YOU YOU DON'T HAVE ANY CHARGE AND I CAN'T FIND MY CHARGER!!!

Isobel said...

I have an annoyingly large amount of ideas all jumbled around that are just filling my 'Stories and Ideas' folder like crazy.....

Anonymous said...

Is anyone here

Sparky Braginski said...

...

Yes.

Anonymous said...

Hazzah

Sparky Braginski said...

It is so incredibly awkward talking to the other Aussies...

*throws phone at wall*

STUPID USELESS THING!

Sparky Braginski said...

Niamhb, you asked if I was from around Sydney, which I am.

Why do you ask?

Anonymous said...

Because I'm from Sydney too I just wanted to know if there was anyone a little but like me In Stdney apart from my friends who can't be bothered to call me.
Anyway awesome job

Isobel said...

OH IM FROM SYDNEY TOO! HI!

.....ahem.....

Izz said...

Well then. That's that isn't it?

I must say I'm not surprised.
*grins stupidly*

That was fun wasn't it?

Sparky Braginski said...

...

So Me, Isobel, Niamhb and Gemini are all from Sydney.

Isobel said...
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Izz said...

*claps for Sparky*

Are you dissapointed you didn't win?

Sparky Braginski said...

Hello Izz.

How are you?

Want another trip on 'Under Duress Airlines'?

Sparky Braginski said...

I honestly don't give a damn.

Izz said...

Wunderbar!

Yes please. Do you still have lots of weapons and bits of plastic?

Anonymous said...

So, knowing my luck you people are all from the middle of Sydney and not in the west

Isobel said...

inner west?????? OMG I LIVE THERE!!!!

Anonymous said...

Like, Penrith

Sparky Braginski said...

*checks random clipboard*

Hmm... Is that first class?

Sparky Braginski said...

Sorry, I'm around the city of Sydney.

Isobel said...

ummmmmmm........

Penrith......I've heard of it but I don't live near there I don't think....

I live in Summer Hill/Ashfield

My parents are divorced so I live in two houses. every two weeks I switch houses but they're like five minutes apart so...yeah

Izz said...

Is that where I was last time? I don't even have a ticket and I'm not even sure how I got on the plane last time...

Valkyrie V. - Ivy said...

Hmm... I apologise, but I have to go... It is 10:22 PM, after all, and I have stupid school in the morning... So, well, to the people on here who I've never met, I wish you could be amazed at my awesomeness by meeting me, but I must go... GOODNIGHT!

Sparky Braginski said...

You were in Business Class last time.

You don't need a ticket.

Izz said...

Haha! Bye Val. I'm sure people you haven't met will be waiting when you come back.

Sparky Braginski said...

WHAT!?

Fine. Good bye Val V.

Izz said...

Ah. So what's the difference in first class?

Izz said...

brb

Sparky Braginski said...

More weapons, better food, open windows.

Sparky Braginski said...

OH! And the opportunity to stand on the back and wings off the plane!

Valkyrie V. - Ivy said...

*sighs and gives Sparky a hug* Okay, now I'm actually gone. *vanishes in a cloud of black confetti*

Anonymous said...

Hello? Oh well I've got to go anyway. I'm in a writing mood and I'm in a story right now good bye blogland

Sparky Braginski said...

Thank you.

Izz said...

Fantastic! First class please. And can I stand on the back of the plane during take off?

Sparky Braginski said...

Not during take off.

Welcome to your flight. This is your Captain Sparky Braginski speaking, please enjoy your trip.

If you wish, we can bring you hand grenades and drinks.

If you look to your left you will see the door that leads to the back of the plane, but you nay only use this when the seatbelt sign is turned off.

There are guns in the headrests, explosives in the luggage holds and a wide variety of swords and daggers below your seats.

Izz said...

Could I get two hand grenades and a shot of whiskey?
This could get rough.

Kribu said...

Ooh, congratulations to the winners - Josie and Sparky! Both characters sound terrific.

Izz said...

*begins sorting through weapons*
mine,

mine,

ebay,

mine,

mine...

Sparky Braginski said...

Thanks Kribu.

You have all received your grenades and drinks.

The seatbelt sign has been turned off.

IzzFizz has booked ahead and will be first in line for the top of the plane, IzzFizz, please proceed to the door at your left and let you host Fletcher Renn hook you into the safety harness.

Izz said...

Sweeeeet!
*jumps up and runs to door, scattering weapons*

Izz said...

*yells from on top of plane*

WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOHOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!

*sings*
I believe I can fly!

Sparky Braginski said...

We are experiencing some minor turbulence.

*frantically tries to get the plane from crashing*

FLETCHER, GET EVERYONE OUT.

Gotta go, BYE!!!

Izz said...

*grumbles*

I want a refund...

Izz said...

Are you really going or will I have someone to talk to?

Sparky Braginski said...

I'm back.

I needed to go, okay?

I had to get you off the plane somehow. No refunds because you didn't pay for anything, but you get to keep all of the explosives.

Izz said...
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Sparky Braginski said...

And the guns.

Sparky Braginski said...

I'll be back In 5-10 mins, K?

Sparky Braginski said...

I have returned. Where are you Izz?

Izz said...

Oh Ok!

Sparky Braginski said...

How are you now?

Izz said...

I'm here. I was just buying an game...
So I'm good.

Sparky Braginski said...

That's good.

Sparky Braginski said...

*chucks peice of candy into mouth*

Warhead?

Izz said...

No thanks. I'm not a fan of sour stuff and I baked a cake earlier. So I'm good.

Izz said...

You know I have a SP watch?

Sparky Braginski said...

I tried to get one of those.

Izz said...

It was free with Mortal Coil.

Sparky Braginski said...

I know. The stupid Dymocks said that they didn't exist.

Izz said...

Poor you.

Mine ran out of battery power. so I've ordered a new battery.

It's glow in the dark too.

Izz said...

I've got to go and get some dinner. I should be back by seven.

Sparky Braginski said...

*growls*

Lying scumbag worker at Dymocks.

Sparky Braginski said...

Okay.

Izz said...

Maybe my Dymocks people are smarter than yours.

Ok I'm gone now...

Sparky Braginski said...

...

Scamming dicks.

Anonymous said...

Congratulations Sparky and Josie :)

Sparky Braginski said...

IZZ IS NEARLY BACK!

Izz said...

Heeeeeeeeeeeres JOHNNY!

Sparky Braginski said...

Heya Flossy!

How're you?

Sparky Braginski said...

Izz yAy!

*hugs*

Anonymous said...

Have to admit, am intrigued as to whether the enigmatic Josie is actually from NZ or not. Its a brilliant entry but il be furious if the best NZ entry isn't really an NZ entry

Sparky Braginski said...

That would be wrong.

Sparky Braginski said...

...

But if changing the NZ winner would change Aussie winner, then I'm cool with it.

Sparky Braginski said...

Actually, I still think it's wrong.

Izz said...

Haha.

^I wonder why??^

Anonymous said...

Dude im so confused right now her entry says its from NZ but in brackets "awkward since im actually australian". I have nothing against australians, apart from them tryna claim pavlova :P, but if two aussies won and no kiwis... It doesnt seem fair somehow. Maybe im just incredibly jealous :P

Izz said...

Oh good. That says more for your morals...

Sparky Braginski said...

Woah... If she's Aussie, she should be dropped.

But the new character should be picked arounnd Hayley. .

Sparky Braginski said...

And pavlova is Aussie.

Izz said...

Yeah Flossy. I get what you mean. (and I couldn't care less about pavlova to be honest) I wonder who came up with it, don't you?

Lynxia Lost said...

Hi!

Lynxia Lost said...

Congrats Sparky!

Sparky Braginski said...

Thanks Shadow.

Izz said...

Hey Shadow!
Let's Shake Hands!
*shakes hand*

Jervis Tetch said...

I think Josie is Australian but now permanently resides in New Zealand- like how a friend of mine is a Kiwi but moved to Australia when he was little.

Anonymous said...

PAVLOVA IS NOT AUSTRALIAN. Kiwis, back me up here! But yeah the winners fit so well together that il just shut up and enjoy the fact that this is gona b a totally awesome story :D

Lynxia Lost said...

*shakes Izz's hand* Jervis, why are you friends with fruit?

Izz said...

I like meringues better.

Jervis Tetch said...

Because fruit and I go way back, we've always been good old chaps.

I don't care about who made pavlova- the stuff tastes absolutely horrid.

Izz said...

How could not like something with so much sugar in it?

Lynxia Lost said...

I like meringues, especially dipped in chocolate...

Lynxia Lost said...

Bye!

Izz said...

mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm. Chocolate.....

*passes out*

Jervis Tetch said...

I don't know, but any sort of meringue makes me want to wash my mouth out with soap.

Izz said...

But you'd go for milk plus? Wouldn't you?
*chuckles at own joke so someone will*

I do that a lot....

Anonymous said...

meringues are gooood... except i burn them every time. that is how terrible i am at cooking :P

Izz said...

It's not your cooking. My mum and I always burn them Flossy.

Jervis Tetch said...

Oh of course I'd go for Milk Plus- but it makes me depressed that I have no Korova Milk Bar nearby so I can go get some with just a dash of Vellocet

Anonymous said...

what is a milk bar...?

Jervis Tetch said...

Well what Izz and I are talking about is from a movie, but surely you've been in an actual milk bar?

Izz said...

You have watched that movie too many times Jervis.
Is there any part of your brain that isn't fried?

I know I have a couple of places.

And don't even ask, Flossy.

Anonymous said...

hang on... im googling milk bars

Jervis Tetch said...

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Milk_bar Seems it's just an Australian term.

No my dear Izz, all parts of my brain- cerebellum and all are completely fried and absolutely no use to anyone.

Izz said...

Flossy. I must ask. Why don't you have a profile picture?

Anonymous said...

uhm, u mean a dairy right?
and hahaha im guessing thats from a clockwork orange. i really need to see that movie

Jervis Tetch said...

And I'm going off to have a shower.

Toodle Pip everyone, for now at least.

Izz said...

Wonderful Jervis. Start the fried brain club. I'll join in a few months/weeks.

Anonymous said...

and i dont have a profile pic coz i literally only just made an account, specifically so i cud create a character :P im that cool

Izz said...

Bye Jervis.

How old are you Flossy? A Clockwork Orange is hard on the ol' sanity.

It's not a dairy.

Anonymous said...

im fifteen, and by dairy i mean corner shop or suprette or whatnot

Izz said...

It's like a general store (where you get milk).

You should get a picture.

Anonymous said...

hmm i shud. what of?

Izz said...

I'm nearly fifteen. Just don't try to hard to get your head around it. Maybe I'm exaggerating....

If Sparky was here she'd say turnips.

Izz said...

I think it should be something simple that represents you.

Jervis Tetch said...

I can't believe I am going to be 16 this year.

For some reason I've always thought I would be dead by 16, but I guess there's still time to trip off the edge of a cliff or something.

Well that's simply not good enough, Izz! Your brain should be completely frazzled, I know mine has been for quite some time now.

Anonymous said...

its not working!!! what? arg i tried copying and pasting a url. i chose noodle from gorillaz btw, i look and act nothing like her but shes awesome

Jervis Tetch said...

Mmm I have Murdoc as my Skype avatar and 2D as an avatar to something else.

Hm, perhaps you should try again?

Anonymous said...

oh god. something that represents me... ive gone completely blank.

Izz said...

I love noodle. She's awesome. try saving the picture and doing it that way. I've tried urls and they don't seem to work.

You're right Jervis. I'm just going to check and see if it is completely done and I didn't notice.

Jervis Tetch said...

You are obviously a 10/14/21 (depending on the phase) year old Japanese girl that has ridiculous hair.

Jervis Tetch said...

And yes, just use a picture from your picture folder- it's much more simpler.

Anonymous said...

oh totally. and omg did u see them on the plastic beach world tour?

Anonymous said...

IT WORKS! IT WORKS! IzzFizz, u genius

Jervis Tetch said...

Do you mean did I attend their concert? Sadly no.

And splendid, your picture is working.

Izz said...

No. That would have been cool though.

and what do you know! my brain has been fried, shot, buried and eaten by worms.

So I guess that's why I didn't notice.

Anonymous said...

oh u missed it :( they had the music videos and everything, and mick jones from the clash was a guest guitarist... most awesome concert ever

Izz said...

you are so lucky.

I'm a genius without a brain!!! (or a life for that matter)

Jervis Tetch said...

I've never been to a concert of any kind, actually. I'm not really one for roaring crowds and the like.

Spiffing job, Izz; your brain is well and truly past its expiry date now.

Izz said...

I'll brb.

i gotta take the dog for a walk/run. I'll only be a couple of minutes.

Jervis Tetch said...

Okie dokie, be seeing you in the forseeable future, then.

Anonymous said...

ive just realised there is a serious lack of kiwis on this blog :( disgraceful

Sparky Braginski said...

I AM BACK!

You are all Turnips.

Anonymous said...

er.. what happened to izzfizz's brain?

Sparky Braginski said...

TURNIPS I SAY, TURNIPS!!!

Anonymous said...

WHY ARE WE TURNIPS?

Sparky Braginski said...

Because that's what I call people.

I cannot believe I won. But I'm not arguing.

Izz said...

It's long gone Flossy.

Sparky Braginski said...

I'm going to leave now.

BYE!!!

Izz said...

*sigh*

I have been to three concerts so far. One was actually in my town.

Izz said...

Bye Sparky.

Red Right Hand said...

Heey Izz!!!

Jervis Tetch said...

There would never be concert's in my little rural town- but I don't listen to much music anyway, so I guess I'm not complaining much.

Well that was a short lived visit by Miss Braginski.

Izz said...

Well Albury's sort of rural... and it's more near my town than actually being my town.

Sparky Braginski said...

*punches Jervis*

Always time for that.

Izz said...

But yeah the concerts...

There was Powderfinger with JET opening for them in Albury. JET was awesome. and then there was Muse in Melbourne. and then there was Kings Of Leon in Melbourne.

I loved every single one. I just wish I could see Jack White live. Then my death would be complete.

Izz said...

Oh Sparky....

Sparky Braginski said...

*grins*

Always.

Jervis Tetch said...

Ah my dearest Sparky, your soft touch that accompanies your punches just makes me swoon.

You're around Albury, Izz? I don't live too far from there- but I'm more around Wagga.

Izz said...

My great great aunt lives in Wagga...

Sparky Braginski said...

Suburban me. SYDNEY WOOO!

Jervis Tetch said...

Great great aunt? Well that's a very close family relation.

Izz said...

I have grandparents, an aunt and cousins in Melbourne.

Sparky Braginski said...

My family lives in Sydney, Brisbane and America...

Jervis Tetch said...

Basically all my family is in Sydney- my grandfather was from Queensland before he died and I have cousins in Northern Territory.

And then of course I have my cousins in England.

Anonymous said...

hahaha there is a place called wagga? for real?

Izz said...

Nice Sparky.

Oh (are you being sarcastic?)? she's like, 84 and cooks cakes with cadbury drinking chocolate instead of cocoa.

I love her for that.

Sparky Braginski said...

Sarcastic about what?

Izz said...

Yes It's actually Wagga Wagga. It means place of many crows.

Izz said...

I want to live in England...

Jervis Tetch said...

Eighty four is quite young for a great great aunt. All my great great something or other's are all in graves in Northern Ireland, England and random places in Australia.

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