We're so sorry for the delay in entries and byes! A mixture of scheduling conflicts and other problems prevented us from putting up all of the entries earlier. Although we do judge on your writing abilities, we will admit that punctuality played a big role in those who got a bye for this round. And those moving on to the next round are:

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MERIC OPHELEN

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SHAHIN HASHEMI 

Congratulations! You both turned in marvelous entries and have more than earned your place in this competition.

Unfortunately, this means that the rest of you are up for votes. It pains us to do this to any of you but only four people can join us in the finals. From the list below, please choose two people you'd like to see move on to the next task and send us their names. You are allowed to vote for yourself.

Tedric North

Cassius Dandylock

Andrea Novak

Vere Lebriole

You have 48 HOURS to cast your votes.

♔TRAITOR VOTING♔

In addition for voting for finalists, this is also your last chance to find the traitor. Only two people were named for this task and even though the overwhelming majority goes to one, both will be put up to your mercy. So, for the final time:

Is the traitor

Shahin Hashemi: The Bitter Judge
or
Cassius Dandylock: The Biased Bard

Please submit your choice along with your votes.