And the Winner Is....!

The Third Place playoff match ended in 0 points for all our contestants. No one picked the United Arab Emirates to win or predicted the correct score.

As for the final, everyone but Praeceptor picked Australia to win. That was good for 5 points for those that did, but again, no one predicted the score.

Day 19's Bonus Bonanza asked what gift Scriptor received on his 30th birthday. Praeceptor guessed correctly earning 5 points. For being the one to give the gift to Scriptor, she also earned another 5 points.

Day 20's Bonus Bonanza was answered only by Artifex. So she gains the 3 points.

Day 21's Bonus Bonanza saw 4 points to Artifex for her boisterous answer. The other 1 point went to IoannexNix because her choice for Wrestler name and Wrestling finisher name were better.

Day 22's Bonus Bonanza saw 5 points go to Praeceptor. "I'm Too Sexy" is a song you would sing to serenade yourself, not someone else. "I'm A Thug" is sort of Scriptor's theme song, and surely the way to get his attention.

Obviously, Scriptor was awarded a point for his birthday.

Sadly, not a one of you took a gander at the 20 Bonus Bonanza points the final day provided. There were enough points there for anyone to win the tournament.

FINAL STANDINGS:

FIFTH PLACE: 26 POINTS  6 BONUS POINTS

FOURTH PLACE: 28 POINTS  20 BONUS POINTS

THIRD PLACE: 34 POINTS  10 BONUS POINTS

SECOND PLACE: 38 POINTS  16 BONUS POINTS

ASIAN CUP CHAMPION:  39 POINTS  9 BONUS POINTS

An exciting debut for Quaesitor. You played valiantly.

The Winner is the one for whom this tournament was held. It is the closest finish to any tournament we have ever seen.

We would also like to take the time to award the Golden Oracle to the player with the most bonus points. The top three finishers were:

3) IoannesNix 10
2) Artifex 16
1) Praeceptor 20

Congratulations Praeceptor, you are the Golden Oracle Winner.

Thank you Players for your participation. I hope that you have enjoyed the festivities. We look forward to seeing you all in the summer of 2016 for the European Championship.

The Grand Salmon Alapac