How about fantasy elements which fits in the time of 1403 and the location, if they didn’t really happen in the story but are told and belived by common people?
You can use them without problem, even higher fantasy element are allowed. This is not about coming closest to the game as possible, but making a great story fitting to the game.
The community will make the final decision about the best story, and if you want to add fantasy elements, feel free to do so. 
Can it be written from a first person perspective?
Yes, if you want to, you can write it in first person perspective
Well then, time to consult a history book or two! 
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Can barons be in the competition
Sure, most of the forumusers are already owning the game. Maybe they can use the free game as a gift for a friend
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I’ve added mine.
LISTEN TO THE TALE OF THE GREAT COSWARALD!!!
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I am 700+ words in on my story.
I hope it’s good… i am a novice writer afterall 
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It is fine, the 1000-1500 words are only a indication.
Are rude words allowed?
Just to clarify, because my story might have a few rude words in it.
If not, then i will gladly alter my story so that more acceptable words can be used instead.
Maybe I should have put more than 45 minutes into it:(
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You can still change it till the 29th of February
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Yes, rude words are allowed, they are also in the game, so why not in the story
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Greetings!
Is it necessary to be a currenter backer to enter this competition? The game looks amazing, alas, I am one of the many broke college students of the US. A chance for beta participation while saving up some cash for the full release would be wonderful!
It is unnecessary, almost half of the competitors aren’t backers.
It would be weird to offer something we all have exclusively to us:P
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Haha yeah, I had that thought a lil while after posting and decided to start a rough draft. derp
Anyway thanks for the clarification!
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Yes, everyone can particpate. But you need at least an account here on the forum to post your story.
Is the story going to be used for an in-game quest? If so, should we write it so that there are multiple possible outcomes in the end?
I was also wondering about the different ways to obtain beta access. I know you can donate and I know about winning this contest. Will there be any other ways?