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The dead cannot speak, but they can write!

This spring, the Sealords share with you the chance to join the ranks of Lady Stoneheart’s brotherhood. Resurrect your favourite character and return them to the torture nexus for all our delight! Join the Resurrection Contest 2026.

Submissions may be sent at any time from March 20th to May 17th EST. Voting shall be open to all poor and wealthy alike between May 17th and June 1st EST. All readers who wish to vote must read the submissions between these dates, and then vote for their favourite three via the discord server. https://discord.gg/braavos

The rules are simple:
Submissions must be a minimum of 1000 words and a maximum of 4000.,
Submissions must have spoiler-warnings for any triggering subjects.,
Submissions must include a resurrection focus.,
Submissions must be written for this event. Although you can reuse ideas and concepts, please do not submit work you have already written or published.,
Submissions cannot be crossovers, and must remain within the ASOIAF universe.,
No OCs, SI/isekais. Genderbends and canon OCs are allowed.,
You can submit multiple works, but only one will be included in the vote. Choose wisely!,
Feel free to turn your work into a chaptered story, however note only your first chapter/first 4000 words will be included for the contest.