We’ve entered the final 3 months of Rediscovered Realms’ celebration giveaway contests. With October blowing in, it felt fitting to have Geralt, Ciri and Yennefer join us . . .
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But before we get to all that Witcher goodness, let’s find out who won last month’s Mystery Fantasy Giveaway Contest.
. . . But even before that, here is this week’s new Rediscovered Realms theme song. I felt the urge to create little 80s style Goth Rock. It’s so far one of my absolute favorites - let me know what you think!
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Who won last month’s “Mystery Fantasy Giveaway Contest”?
Lee MacLeod Mystery Fantasy Giveaway Contest
This month we did 2 grand prizes!
The winners:
Bret Nelson!
Hollywood Rivers!
Congratulations to you both!
Also, congratulations to Eric Green, Heavy Cavalry, and Rob Naylor who answered correctly and won a special prize - a copy of the premium Lee MacLeod “The Huntress” promo card!
I’ll contact each of you all through email.
As usual, I’ll wait up to 7 days for everyone to claim their prizes before they go to the next runner ups!
And now for this month’s The Witcher Giveaway Contest!
Here’s what 1 grand prize winner will be awarded with:
The complete Witcher Series boxed set of books (contains all 8). “Meet Geralt of Rivia - the Witcher - who holds the line against the monsters plaguing humanity in the bestselling series that inspired the Witcher video games and a major Netflix show.” (brand new, sealed)
7” Ciri figurine with Ultra Articulation by McFarlane Toys (brand new, sealed)
The Witcher collectible edition of Monopoly (brand new, sealed)
The Witcher Omnibus Graphic Novel (collects issues #1-5 of The Witcher comic series) by multi-Eisner award-winning writer Paul Tobin. (Includes creator annotations & bonus sketchbook section) (brand new)
The Witcher Official Cookbook with over 80 mouthwatering, immersive, and restorative recipes inspired by The Witcher. (With foreword by Andrzej Sapkowski) (brand new)
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I was really surprised by several of them (the term “Fantasy” is used a bit loosely here in my opinion and it appears that the Disney Juggernaut has some extraordinary leverage), but at least one of my all-time favorites made the list!
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“Horror, Fantasy, & Sci-Fi Words” Poetry tiles. These fun word magnets may not make you the next Brandon Sanderson, Isaac Asimov or Stephen King, but WILL spark imagination & creativity every time you stick them to your refrigerator, locker, cubicle, or other literary metallic surface!
David Day is releasing another cool Tolkien-related book: “An Atlas of Tolkien Deluxe Edition”. Expanded embossed gilt-edged foil-stamped hardcover edition with full color maps & illustrations and vivid descriptions of all the fantastical places of Middle-earth. Releasing October 15th, and also currently on sale.
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(Here’s the rub - it ain’t just for beginners. Shhhh 🤫)
The uber-talented Rachel Hardy and her friend Timothy Shortell wrote “Galadriel’s Song - Song of Eldamar” several years ago but never released it. They recently recorded it, and you just HAVE to hear its emotionally resonant melody.
They crafted it on Tolkien’s beautiful poem from The Fellowship of the Ring, where Galadriel laments her inability to return to Eldamar and its perpetual Springtime.
Shad explores the intriguing window alcove features of medieval castles, which were created due to the thick castle walls as spaces for privacy, reading, writing, and for perhaps even, ahem, doing the horizontal medieval mambo.
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And finally, October is here . . . and so is Svengoolie’s MeTV October Schedule!(I was thrilled to see a couple Fantasy films sneak into his roster!)
There are some really fun ones in this list: Son of Frankenstein, The Monster That Challenged the World, The Ghost and Mr. Chicken, Fiend Without a Face, House of Wax, Labyrinth, Invaders From Mars, and The Dark Crystal!
Until next week, Companions! You are here for a reason. As Visenna from The Witcher said:
“People linked by destiny will always find each other.” - Visenna
I appreciate you.
One of my favorite sentiments from The Witcher series was about family always finding each other: “Never lost. Always found.” - Ciri (image via Netflix)
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Full Rules for “The Witcher Giveaway Contest” - THE FINE PRINT:
* You must be a SUBSCRIBER to Rediscovered Realms Substack (www.RediscoveredRealms.com) AND COMMENT on or SHAREany Rediscovered Realms newsletter within the month of October 2024. (Any of our 80+ newsletters will count.)
* This contest is open to all countries. I will pay for shipping up to $30. If shipping exceeds this amount, Winners will be responsible for any excess shipping charges. If Winners decline to cover excess shipping, they will forfeit their prizes. No substitutions nor equivalent cash value will be offered.
* Winner(s) will be contacted by the email they provided when joining Substack. If Winners don't respond to accept their prizes within 7 days, they will forfeit the prize, and replacement winner(s) will be drawn.
* You must be a current subscriber of www.rediscoveredrealms.com at 11:59 PM (PDT) October 31, 2024 to be considered eligible.
* The items in the pictures are the exact items that you will receive (except for any props).
* Winner will be announced in the November 3, 2024 newsletter edition of Rediscovered Realms.
This is so cool!
Good luck everyone