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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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I signed up for both of those! I'm looking forward to them. If you come to watch maybe you'll cheer me on?

[Mona probably won't feel that she can do that in good conscience once she witnesses his "cooking", but at least it may give her courage to join the next cooking competition that crops up. If a man who'll simply fill a plate with mayonnaise has the confidence to join, then so should she.]

What exactly are you offering here? Fortunes? I may just buy one.

[He's not usually into this sort of thing, but he wants to support her! After all she took care of his drunk ass back then, and she seems to be pretty passionate about this. Besides it may just be fun.]

[ Even though she has at this point, come to an understanding of who will win- merely that he wont... Mona merely lets out a subtle scoff. ]

Of course, it is your destiny to put your best effort upon the tournaments. So make sure you do as much, this way I can write down studies of your magic in battle. Though food.... I would have to taste myself. In fact if you have anything extra, do not waste it. Feel free to bring it to me.

[ Yes.. Taste... She loves food after all. ]

Ah fortunes... Well... Its more complicated than that of a mere fortune, and you needn't pay. This is all for my science studies at any rate. I am still testing the values of my magic, and the acquisition of this apparatus I had made.

[He will bring his mayonnaise in mayonnaise over. Here's hoping Mona won't get a stomachache from that!]

Huh, you're doing it for free? You sure are studious. I'll gladly help you gather some data. What do you need me to do for this?

[ GOD NOT THE MAYONNAISE. Mona pulls out a crystal and places it upon the table. ]

Whatever the type of magic you have does not matter, simply infuse your magic into this crystal first. Then from there I will place it into my aparatus.

Hm, alright.

[Somehow lightning magic seems appropriate here. He cautiously channels it into the crystal, somewhat concerned that he might crack it, but honestly, any elemental magic seems like a risk on that front. Luckily the crystal simply absorbs it, though, even if the electricity can perhaps be seen flashing inside for a little while.]

Are you a technomancer, say?

[He pretty impressed that she apparently designed this astrology machine all on her own, even if she commissioned someone else to build it!]

Oh heavens no, these crystals were bought from a buyer. Thanks too Kipposhi - who frankly if it wasn't for the likes of him. I am not so sure my research would have gotten as far as it had.

[ Mona briefly mentions the Demon Lord, because of his helpfulness in pooling money together for her own researches. ]

I need an actual engineer though, the work with this astrolabe is beautiful. However my own interpretation of this work can only get me so far.

[ Mona takes the crystal in hand, impressed by the lightning that courses through it. ]

Ah, how beautiful and strong at that... I feel like I will get a fine reading when looking into this.

[Hijikata briefly grins at her mention of Kipposhi. He got to hear the boisterous Demon King's opinion of his cross-dimensional counterpart, and that was enough to leave an impression. Who knew he'd be supporting Mona's research? But then he gave Hijikata some pretty complex information about his homeworld, so maybe he likes understanding other worlds' intricate systems too.]

I'm glad it's looking good! Do you need me to do anything else? Or do you need to concentrate?

[He clearly has no idea how this form of divination works.]

No... I am just going to look at the star charts that I own and go from there... Though I couldn't help but notice the look on your face - you wouldn't happen to know Kipposhi would you?

[ Mona gives the other a look, a seeming honest look of worry. As if looking for more answers in Hijikata's expressions. ]

Are you from his world?

We only spoke once, but he's easy to remember.

[That got for both Odas he met here on Avalon. The Demon King isn't a famous figure for nothing!]

I'm not from his world, though. We're from different Earths. His world also has a Hijikata with the same job as me... it's pretty wild to think about. I wonder if there are different versions of Teyvat with different Monas, too? But Earth seems to be the most recurring world across dimensions. Hell if I know why.

I noticed that as well.. It's been a subject of my studies. I am currently attempting to figure out why that is.

[ Mona had been scribing something along her paperwork and measuring with a ruler. However she manages to ask a bit frankly, ]

I learned from him that he is based off a version of himself of the past... It was confusing to understand at first. Yet when I hear from you, that others exist. I guess there is more value to the meaning of what he says. Compared to the one that you know of your world, is there any similarities?

Hm... I guess I've got to explain that there's yet another layer to it.

[Thanks, F*te, for your complicated lore!]

We aren't really contemporaries, neither in Kipposhi's world nor in mine. He lived three-hundred years before me, so I only know him as a historical person in my world - mostly as a great warlord who unified our country in his time. However in his world mages can summon oustanding achievers from across history as Servants who come with different attributes and abilities - he probably told you about that too -, and that's how he and "his" Hijikata ended up together centuries after they both originally lived... at least that's my understanding.

Hmm... [ Although she understood the gist of that. It is true there was no equivalent to compare within Teyvat. It was that beings of great power and age were not so odd for her to over look the validity of what she was told. Or not look into the truth of it. Further, the realms offered for leeway and the principles upon every universe working different. ] When I looked into reading him, it seemed more complicated. Even when I look into yours here, I see quite a bit of interactions that coincide so deeply or miraculously. As the things you've been through are immaculate in a way.

[ Theres a pause, she is looking at the star charts before her. ]

I read his history yes and I read it is different or altered as it were. What bothers me and vexes me, is that I read too. I read about destruction, and how no matter what he does or what he will come to do. He will always bring about the same ending he began with - Honnō-ji. As if to say that moment is the defining essence of who he is - then on top of that, I understand he said. He is an Avenger, not that he told me much about that.

[ There's a pause, and obviously something bothers her. ]

I've met one other person with a fate much like his in my life, and I guess I am just uncertain is all. [ There is nothing for her, to do. Ultimately - and she realizes that she is asking for advice or query with a notion she herself as an astrologist. Should know better than to talk about - fates of destruction. The ending of things - the future was written in the stars yes and they were not for her to change. ] No matter, let me get back to reading what it is that is here about you.

Is that alright?

Sure, go on.

[He mulls over what she just told him... this really is complex business she's conducting here.]

Those Servant people, they're a special kind. I mean, to become one in the first place you've already got to be an outstanding enough person to have left your mark in history, pretty much, and then there are variants of them... it's got to be one hell of a headache for diviners like you. I figure in the end their destiny always lies in their original life, and whatever they do as Servants is... like an add-on, if you will.

[Mona can be glad he didn't pull out any fourth-wall-crashing terminology such as "like fanfiction" or "like a cash cow cameo", but some of all that Servant business simply eludes him too.]

Honestly, just knowing that the other world's Hijikata got to become one is already enough for me.

[Instead of giving Mona some thoughtful feedback on her concerns regarding the destructive fates of Kipposhi and that other person he's just going to be flattered that history will remember him?! It sure looks like it. But unhelpful as he's being, he doesn't expect her to unroll his entire fated path for him either. She could simply caution him to avoid black cats today, and he'd be content with her service.]

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