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SUMMARY: King Arthur needs to go meet with Queen Elphame. Celliwig holds a tournament to invite other people to come with during the communication and celebrate their newfound friendship. A temporary barrier was put up so the river is currently mostly impassible.

After the departure from Celliwig last month, the people of Celliwig have been working hard to make the area around their town safe again from the angered specters. For now, there are makeshift barriers that are preventing anything from crossing the river, dead or alive, except over the Pure of Heart bridge. It will, at the very least, prevent more from coming over and overwhelming the land surrounding Celliwig again.

The city is open and, while the Elphame traders have stuck around to help train people in the proper use and treatment of mounts, the safest way to speak to Elphame is through Celliwig's hall of mirrors. King Arthur, Merlin, and a couple of other members of the royal court entered to speak to Queen Elphame directly in order to find out what information she knew about the Calamity and to begin discussion of what it would take to reclaim Excalibur. With the magics of Avalon having recovered significantly enough to not be at risk of falling apart if some of the otherworlders leave while still maintaining the barrier to keep Avalon safe, they need to begin discussing action.

At the same time, in celebration of King Arthur's arrival and a royal wedding within Celliwig, a tournament is underway! Celliwig's tournaments work a little differently, however, and focus on a little more than just combat skills-- a modern tournament for the modern person. (Though there is fighting as well, of course.) Celliwig's Top Talents Tourney hasn't been held in a good many years since it's been closed off, so everyone is invited to participate. Invitations have been sent to all of Camelot's residents. The tournament categories are as follows:

Cutthroat Cooking - For the chef's out there! Compete against other chefs to show off who has the best culinary skills. All contestants start with 2,500,000G which will be theirs to lose through the course of the tournament. This money can be used to purchase sabotages to use on other chefs throughout the course of the competition.

Vicious Vocals - Singing competition. Anyone may participate, there are no auditions. Each contestant will compete solo first, then have to do a competitive duet with another person who moved onto the second round. The final round involves performing and singing at the same time, so you may want to go find friends to give you tips between each round and help you come up with an awesome set-up that will wow the judges!

Speed Sculpting - This one's for the artists! Celliwig is really big on art, in particular sculpture. Any decent sculpture can be sold whether it wins or loses. Sculpture form can be made with anything you want-- glass, sugar, and ice are popular choices in Celliwig because of the city's aesthetic, but any materials are possible-- plants, stones, clay, chocolate, fabric, whatever you want as long as it stands on its own after you're done creating. (You can use your magic to sculpt if that's what you want.)

Melee Mania - Fight your fellow competitors one-on-one. Weapons and magic are both allowed. Healers will be paid generously for assisting after combat is finished.

Familiar Feud - Let your familiar have a little fun and combat each other! They're the star of the show here and otherworlders are only there in a support role.

Mario Party - It's literally a series of Mario Party games. If you win your block, you move onto the next round and so on. 4 max players per game. If you don't rage quit at any point, you get free energy drinks throughout the day because this party isn't stopping.

Silent Assassin - This competition will take place throughout the course of the tournament. All competitors are kept confidential, but required to wear a hidden body cam so that the experience can be shared online for audience viewing later. All competitors are given fake weapons (paintball guns, rubber knives, and so on) with sensors in them and have to find and "kill" the other competitors throughout the tournament period.

Anyone who shows up to either participate in or watch the tournament will receive 50% off a hotel room and a single (Potion) Counter-curse.

How the tournament will be run is a little different from an OOC standpoint. Any characters can participate, but in order to determine a winner, we will need anyone who thinks their characters skill is great enough to win to comment to the name of the tournament they are entering HERE! If your character would have canon advantages in a category, write +1 advantage in your comment. (So if you are from an idol series, you'll have a leg up on singing, or if your character is a skilled assassin in their canon, they could gain a +1. It won't guarantee they win, but it will give them a leg up so we're not ignoring their skill!) If you do not think your character has any chance at winning, please do not comment. (Someone who's never cooked a day in their life isn't going to magically win the cooking competition, you know?) If you think/want your character to lose even if they may have skills, we do not need your information. This is only an RNG for potential winners. We will RNG the winners from those who comment for each competition as linked.

ICly, anyone who wants to thread any part of it out, go for it! You can thread out watching, you can thread out participating, interfering, anything you want! Thread out having an intimate moment with a healer after a battle, a tearful failure and hurt/comfort consolation, buying a round of vodka flashes for your fellow losers. Whatever you want! Just have fun.

SUMMARY: King Arthur & Co. are still in chambers. A woman shows up and claims they're in danger, argues with Glwelwyd that she saw it despite that those abilities are not possible right now. Players voted to determine the next course of this prompt. (This section may be skipped for prompts now, but is still posted for reference.)

The day after the end of the tournament days, all seems well and peaceful as usual within the city of Celliwig. The mirror hall that King Arthur's party had gone into is still closed shut. The Hall is guarded by a 7 foot tall man with a long, scraggly beard and huge rippling muscles named Glewlwyd IV. (You may have seen him around at past events.) None may enter until negotiations are completed, and it is his sacred duty passed down by his ancestors to ensure that none shall pass his guard. Most in Celliwig won't even try, knowing the futility of such an action, which is why it is particularly peculiar that Gwion can be found yelling outside of the halls that they need to be let in. After an argument and a call to action, some other worlders chose to find Gwion and ask questions.

	"Listen to me, there's something wrong, you need to let someone in there! Look for yourself! I saw it!"
	"Time is frozen, the future cannot be seen. A dream is but a dream, not a prophecy. Disrespect from the people of Celliwig interrupting a meeting of the fae and King Arthur's party would spell much more certain fate.

After one more failed attempt to get past him, the woman stomps off to a nearby bar to blow off some steam, and ends up posting to the AOL Network instead.

The King's party is in danger. No one is allowed in or out, but they're going to die if you don't work together to get past Glewlwyd. You can ask how I know, but it's a real long story and we're real short on time, so I'm kind of going out on a limb here. I'll be at Celliwig's bar if anyone wants more details.

SUMMARY: A very close battle ensues in front of the Hall of Mirrors, with the doors eventually being forced open to reveal a dark, possessed hall. Reflects prey on characters' deepest insecurities and anyone who falls victim to them are trapped within the reflections. King Arthur and the Pure of Heart and Brave of Soul Mirror used to communicate with Elphame are possessed by angry specters trapped on Celliwig's side after the river barrier was put up.

After the drama caused by Gwion's warning, the city of Celliwig is rather unsettled. There's an air of tension thick enough that you could hear a pin drop, and enough people who thought it was more important to protect the integrity and wishes of the fae than to worry about the unlikely chance that a seer had a vision while time was stopped. A large number of people have shown up to stand by Glewlwyd's side and defend the Hall of Mirrors, a show which will not be forgotten by the people of Celliwig... However, the strength in both numbers and battle goes to those wishing to enter the Hall of Mirrors. The battle is strenuous, a mixture of both Celliwig citizens and Camelot's otherworlders, and anyone wishing to play out part of it should put either defense or offense indicators in their prompt title to clearly attract those wishing to play out the fight.

Those who manage to break through the line will make it into the Hall of Mirrors. The first and most notable thing once the door is open is that it's as dark as night. Not at all conditions for a meeting. And it's cold, condensation and fog forming at the door where the freezing night of the hall and the summer heat outside. It is not at all like it was the first time visitors were allowed in to place their Pure of Heart and Brave of Soul crystals in the mirror to communicate with Elphame. There is absolutely something going on, and those on either side of the battle may want to redirect their attention to the Hall. None of the party seems to be seen. Those who dare to venture forward into the hall will find themselves rather quickly at a loss for where the door went. There is a dim light still visible from it, highlighting the other people in the room and the edges of glass and mirrors throughout the hall.

An eerie blue glow reflects through the number of the mirrors, but it seems to move about as if passing impermenantly. Those who try to chase it will find themselves further lost from the entrance, until they find themselves face to face with a reflection that doesn't seem to follow their own movements. This reflection will begin to speak with the character's voice, then immediately target the character's deepest insecurities. Every bad thought that they've thought of themself is fair game. If the character can remain calm and keep moving forward, then they will not fall victim to the trap. However, should they react with a burst of emotion, argue, or be unable to move forward when faced with their own insecurities, they will find themselves trapped in the mirror, replacing the reflection.

Those who manage to pass the mirrors will find themselves at the Pure of Heart and Brave of Soul Mirror. The communication is still open to what appears to be an ornately decorated, natural throne. The Queen is long since gone, having been escorted to safety to keep her safe from the cursed mirrors. Notably, every crystal lining the edge of this mirror seems to have been infected by the blue, almost spectral color. Approached, a chilling laughter echoes from the possessed mirror, but the laughter is finished by King Arthur himself, back turned and facing the mirror. He turns around and wields his sword, ready to defend the mirror, eyes filled with the same blue as the mirror. As more people approach, reflections of Arthur seem to walk out of the mirrors as well to fight more and more people. It's hard to tell which is the real one, so can you really kill him to get him out of the way and get to the mirror? Fight the small army of King Arthurs and gather enough death mages to exorcise the spirits out of the mirror.. or maybe just smash it. Did you think this was the last choice you'd make this week?

Please refer to the plotting post for any additional plotting needs and to check added notes for the third prompt. Timeline-wise, the new/third prompt doesn't start until the 23rd. The poll for it is here.

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[ Someone magically made them disappear... A mystery... ]

No you stay here, I'll grab 'em! I might not look it, but I am a fantastic climber! Plus maybe on the way, I can ask someone if we can use their eggs. Then I don't need, to climb and on top of that. You can have what you need.

[ Mona insists, and takes a moment to disappear into the crowd. It's not long either when she comes back with several eggs in hand and some leaves within her hat. ]

Can you believe, apparently some fae thought it a fun little joke. To try to sabotage the cooking games. Taking away all the eggs, fret not I found a fae folk trying to make way with them. Needless to say, I won. Of course, here you go!

[ Mona very proudly places 6 upon the table, in a little carton. ]

( well--- he has no choice but to let her do this? his cheeks darken, the pinkish color traveling all the way up to the tips of his ears. she's definitely talkative, but certainly means well. there are plenty of enthusiastic people she could remind him of. he's not going to refuse her kindness, but he'll certainly try to make sure whatever he makes will only bring her more happiness... )

Eh? A fae...?

( why does he get a bad feeling from hearing that word? anyway. he does take a few of those eggs, cracking them right into the big cooking dish, letting them sizzle and fry up in some fresh oil. )

What's a fae?

Oh? You don't know what a fae is?

[ Mona is surprised when the other doesn't seem to know who the fae are - or that they are in Celliwig. The Kingdom of fae folk, as such she presumes from here on that he must be knew. ]

Did you happen to fall into Avalon recently? Celliwig is the people of fae folk, and presently are the Kingdom Camelot is attempting to create relations with. I believe the tournament here has also something to do with it?

Is it that obvious...

( well, if he didn't say anything? probably not. but link quietly keeps that information locked away for now. the only thing that comes close to resembling fae to him are koroks, but...

anyway. the eggs are done. cooked in the same pan as the herbs were before, they certainly smell like they've picked up some of the flavors? )

Here. ( with a smile, he slides them on top of the still warm and fried greens. ) And thank you.

[ Mona sparkles excitedly when the plate is brought, taking a fork and gently cooling it before taking a few bites. The woman makes a gentle pleased noise, what an interesting way to make this! ]

Very simple, I love the fried greens. Do you normally make vegetables a lot too?

( link hums, looking down at the wok before returning his eyes back to mona with a nod. )

I make whatever I get my hands on.

( vegetables, meats, fruits, monster parts. the list could go on and on. )

If it fits, I cook it. How about you?

More or less, the same! I lived off of the food I found out scavenging most of my life. So I have a good eye at mixing goods together too!

[ She beams, as if this was something extremely important to say. As if that fact stated, meant that Mona was equally as capable! ]

Really?

( wow, she sounds exactly like him... that's certainly amazing to him! as he quietly cracks open a few more eggs, the hylian hums to himself in thought. )

Do you have a specialty?

( he knows some cooks do. link doesn't, but he's very good at learning other people's recipes and adding things to make them more effective... )

How kind of you to ask! Of course, I call it 'Der Weisheit Letzter Schluss.' All that is needed. Is potatoes, cabbage, apple, and an a egg! It makes for a quick but delicious meal. I should make it for you sometime.

[ Mona nods very excitedly. ]

Der... Wuh...

( potatoes, cabbage, apple, and an egg. it does sound pretty simple, even though the words themselves kind of get garbled and jumbled off of his lips.

so he stops because god he doesn't need to be any more of a fool than he is already )

... I'd like that very much. Miss... um...

Oh! [ A little squeak of her voice, seemingly surprised they had failed to introduce one another. ] Mona Megistus, that is The Great Astrologist Mona. It's a pleasure to meet you, sir?

Mona. ( a smile. ) Got it.

( and then he goes back trying to say those words from before. )

"Der Weisheit Letzter Schluss". Is that right?

( the ingredients sound much better, tbh. )

Hey, lend me the knowledge of your name if you could - and yes. That is exactly how it is said!

[ Mona taps at her chin with her finger. Pondering a moment. ]

I don't know if we have the ingredients here, but all that merely means is in the future. I shall gift it to you rightly! It has been preordained.

Link. It's Link.

( lend her the knowledge... she has a particular way of speaking that reminds him of home a little. overly proper. )

I'd love to try to make it sometime.

Hm... Well you aren't hungry are you? I am not sure if you would eat what you made or not? Otherwise I could try to make it now if you would like, Link.

[ Mona cants her head, not sure if the other was hungry or not. ]

Haha, I'm pretty full! Can't let mistakes go to waste, you know?

( and they all looked pretty ghastly, despite tasting good. )

Even here, cooking is different. I had to get used to everything! Even the fire.

... The fire...? As in its different? I mean I can understanding needing to get use to how to cook depending on how you did before - you don't mean the properties do you?

[ Mona asks, over thinking potentially what it is he says. ]

It's... hotter. I think.

( because everything cooked at roughly the same time, no matter how big or small it happened to be? to him, it feels the same--- it hurts the same. but maybe it's different to the food? )

But I don't know. Maybe it's the ingredients.

Hotter...? Have you seen ovens yet? They have the ability to turn down and up really well. [ Mona is thinking simply for something that perhaps is very individual for the other. ] There are tons of other ingredients though if you are looking to try out other stuff too! Thanks to a friend, I am an ace forager now!

[ She says that as if thats something to be proud of. ]

An oven that can do that?

( he's seen ovens, but rarely touched one himself; the ones in some of the inns were made of stone and certainly didn't have any control outside of manipulating the fire itself, so...

but he's easily distracted by that last bit. )

Oh! Then you can show me what's safe to eat in forests or on mountains or...

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