The Treasury of Kleos: The Sacred Ritual of Payment

In the ancient world, heroes were expected to offer sacrifices to the gods in exchange for their favor and guidance. Likewise, to partake in the divine journey of the Kleos Awards, a sacred offering must be made—a payment that binds you to the contest and ensures your place in the competition.

The Pact of Honor: Steps for Payment

➵ The Sacred Follow:

As a true disciple of the Kleos Awards, you must pledge your allegiance by following the accounts of both the competition organizers and the revered judges. This act symbolizes your commitment to the contest and honors the divine oversight of the judges, who will guide you through the trials ahead. You must complete this pledge by following the appropriate accounts within 48 hours of acceptance. The gods themselves shall see if this sacred duty is performed, and any failure to do so will result in disqualification and blacklisting from future contests.

➵ The Offering of Votes:

The gods demand that you show respect for your fellow storytellers. As part of your sacred rite, you must vote on all chapters of the awards book and the novel A Melody of Wrath and Ravens by the competition organizers. This is an offering to the literary community, ensuring that every voice is heard. You may choose to leave a comment on each chapter, should you wish to express your admiration or thoughts.

➵ The Blessing of the Reading List:

To complete your ritual, you must add the awards book and A Melody of Wrath and Ravens to both your public and private reading lists. This act signifies your full participation in the realm of Kleos, aligning you with the heroes who come before you, ensuring that you stand alongside them in the eternal library of storytellers.

The Divine Watchers

Just as the gods watch over the fate of all mortals, so too will the judges of the Kleos Awards oversee the integrity of the payment process. The gods know those who fulfill their duties and those who falter. Should you fail to complete this sacred ritual, you will be cast from the competition, blacklisted, and barred from future glory.

Honor the gods. Honor your commitment. Enter the Kleos Awards with dedication, and may your journey bring you the kleos of legend.