The votes are in and the finalists are assembled. It was a strong line up and the votes were close. But one Finalist reigns supreme.
After last years amazing masquerade ball for the Most Devoted Couple. Queen Susan of Narnia had the idea to do something similar for the heroines.
Introducing the Most Epic Heroine archery tournament!
The five finalists are on the field. Each one holds a bow with a single arrow in hand. The five women look confused at the set up. They had been expecting an awards ceremony, not a tourney.
Queen Susan of Narnia arrayed in crimson velvet and leather bracers, stands behind the finalists ready to signal for them to fire their arrows.
Queen Arwen of Gondor calls for them to halt and walks onto the Archery field and whispers in Queen Susan’s ear.
Susan pulls away. “But being a Heroine is about being good in battle, Not about popularity. It should be a test of skill.”
Arewn placed a hand on Susan’s shoulder. “But the readers have already voted. We can’t disregard the readers opinions just because one of the finalists happens to be better at Archery.”
Susan hangs her head. “Of Course, you’re correct.”
Eowyn runs onto the field next. “No need to waste the set up. See how the targets are already marked with the names of the finalists? Queen Susan, our best archer, can you hit the targets in the order of the votes, from least to most?”
Susan nods. “Yes, I can do that.” She steps in front of the finalists and nocks an arrow.
The first Arrow flies from her bow and hits the target square in the bullseye. The target was labeled: Risa. One of the many heroines from The Turrim Archives.
Risa steps forward. “Truly it was an honored just to be nominated.” She bows and exits the field.
The second arrow flies and strikes the target with Cimorene from The Enchanted Forest Chronicles.
Cimorene steps forward, curtsies to the attending audience and exits the field.
Susan nocks a third arrow and it hits true on the target belonging to Eilonwy from the Prydain Chronicles.
Eilonwy comes forward and shrugs. “Maybe someday.” Then she to leaves the field.
There are only two targets left. Which ever target Queen Susan hits will represent the winner of the Silmaril. The crowd looks between Ella of Frell and Sophie Foster. Who will the winner be?
Queen Susan lifts the arrow. She pulls the bow string back with the arrow. For only a moment she wavers as if unsure which target to aim at.
Suddenly she releases the string and the arrow flies.
The arrow hits the bullseye of the target with the name: Sophie Foster from Keeper of the Lost Cities.
Ella of Frell graciously backs off the field allowing Sophie to take the spotlight she fairly earned.
A young blonde-haired elf steps forward and bends her head before Arwen who places the Silmaril around her neck. “Well met young Sophie, You have had many adventures and I’m sure you shall have many more. Let this Silmaril remind you that no matter how hard your journey becomes that you are counted among the MOST Epic of Heroines.”
Congratulations Sophie Foster!
What do you think dear reader, Are you one of the many who voted for Sophie?
Check out all the other amazing ceremonies:
- Monday, September 21 – Kandi J. Wyatt—Wisest Counselor: https://kandijwyatt.com/2026-wisest-counselor-silmaril-awards-ceremony/
- Tuesday, September 22 – Rachel A. Greco—Most Magnificent Dragon: https://www.rachelagreco.com/2026-silmaril-awards-most-magnificent-dragon-awards-ceremony/ Wednesday, September 23 – E.E. Rawls—Strangest Character: https://rawlse.wordpress.com/2026/09/23/and-now-the-most-strangest-character-silmaril-award-2026-goes-to/
- Thursday, September 24 – Grace T—Most Rakish Rogue: https://bardonpilgrimage.wordpress.com/2026/09/24/2026-silmaril-awards-most-rakish-rogue-ceremony/
- Friday, September 25 – Sarah Pennington—Most Devoted Couple: https://tpssarahlightshadows.wordpress.com/2026/09/25/2026-silmaril-awards-results-most-devoted-couple/
- Monday, September 28 – You Are Here!
- Tuesday, September 29 – Sldooley—Silver Tongue: https://www.silmarilawards.com/2026-silver-tongue-award/
- Wednesday, September 30 -Mackenzie Writes—Most Faithful Friend: https://mackenziekwrites.com/blog/
- Thursday, October 1 – Jenelle L. Schmidt—Most Nefarious Villain: https://jenelleschmidt.com/blog/2026-most-nefarious-villain-silmaril-award
- Friday, October 2 – DJ Edwardson—Most Epic Hero: https://djedwardson.com/blog/
