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EVENT ✨ What is Camelot without a Tournament?


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Trumpets blow loudly to introduce the start of the tournament day. Everyone is invited to watch or participate. Those who would like to sign up need simply sign in for the competition they seek to join in on. Sign ups open at 8am, though you can sign up any time before the start of your competition category. There are different prizes listed for each category!

In the sign-up area before the tournaments begin, there will be a number of entertainment shows going on: Some of the fae who were invited are giving enchanted body paintings. Once the painting is finished, they will travel across your body like a living tattoo. Please be sure to specify if you would like it to be permanent or temporary, and exactly what you want-- especially if you want a permanent one.

In addition to the body painting, there will be a number of clowns playing pranks and giving out balloons that, when popped, completely cover the surrounding 5 feet in glow-in-the-dark glitter that smells of your favorite scent. Each one will smell different depending on who is smelling it. What's more is the glitter actually dissolves after 12 hours, so you don't have to worry about it never getting out of anything. Amazing!

There are additional dance shows and parades going on through the town and near the sign-up area to draw people in, and little pop-up shops with merch you can buy to support the tournament-- cool t-shirts, sunglasses, hats, keychains, and more. Don't forget to download the Tournament Bets app so you can place money on your favorites to win and make bank! Maybe save some for the tavern afterward if things don't work out, though... or before you make any decisions, check out the castles' royal tea garden, beautifully decorated in a wide variety of wintery florals, which is set up and serving a delightful medley of teas with soothing effects. Just be careful-- each table has a magic grapevine that will communicate with another table, so you may end up hearing someone else's secrets on the grapevine... or just ending up with a fun conversation if you notice it before you say something you don't want to share.


As the tournament gets underway, it starts off with all of the multiview screens taking focus on the royal viewing box. In it stands a man that we have not yet seen before, but who stands with an air of dignity. He's wearing a suit, and a crown, and looks confident despite that he has many reasons to be hesitant- he is back from the dead, after all.

"My name is Arthur Pendragon, King of Camelot. Many of you may have heard of me from your worlds I'm told, and many still may not have, but I will begin with an apology. I should have been there for those of you who arrived months ago and have been bravely pursuing this battle without leadership. I am afraid a few millennia of culture shock have thrown me off course and the Advent of the Kardashians in my studies has not helped these matters. But that is little excuse. From here on out, I will be with you in your journeys. Those who have questions of me, I will be offering an..."

Merlin's voice comes in off-camera to help him out, since he's still not sure on all the lingo, offering "AMA" to assist, then Arthur continues.

"An AMA to you all in the coming days. But for the time being, let us celebrate the wins and strides you all have made with a tournament. Those brave enough to enter, I hope to see you vying for knighthood and fighting alongside me in the days to come. For the love of Camelot!"
The video ends and the first tournament event begins. The categories and prizes are as follows:
Close-Quarters Melee (No Magic): Any non-projectile weapon is allowed. All combatants meet on a sand lot surrounded by stands. The last combatant standing wins. Prize: 500,000G; (Item) Enchanted Sword, courtesy of the royal blacksmith and permanently enchanted by Merlin (Winner can choose what kind of effect they want upon contact with blade! IC choice, but must be approved by mods)

Physical Healing: All physical wounds will be divided among healers. Participation in this event will yield monetary payment of 10,000G per person regardless of win, as it is an essential service. The first person to complete their patient load will win the competition. Prize: 50,000G; (Recipe) Protective Charm

Long-Range Firing Competition: Archers, gunsmen, slingshot, or any other projectile-firing weapons or magic may be used for precision aiming at long-distance targets, both still and moving. It is not permitted to fire at other competitors, but distracting, blocking, and otherwise creating interference with curses, shields, and so on is permitted. Causing injury to other competitors will result in disqualification. Prize: 50,000G; (Item) Locked-and-Loading Projectile Purse

Lunch: Lunch break! There are plenty of food stands available for anyone to purchase whatever food their heart desires, but for the competitive lot, there is a hot dog eating contest to participate in or enjoy. Let the ref know if you would prefer vegan hot dogs, as they are available. Prize: 20,000K; (Recipe) Instant Loperamide

Animal & Hypnotic Obstacle Course: This one is for the animal and cognitive users. Use animal magic to direct a blindfolded animal or hypnotized peer through an obstacle course. Whichever team finishes the course first is the winner. (No one will question whether or not the hypnotized participant is there willingly, but make sure you discuss OOC.) Prize: 50,000G; (Recipe) Enchanted Gold Rose

Dark & Light Submission: Dark magic users will be given instructions to utilize shadow magic to essentially swallow their light opponent into a vat of darkness and pull them into pitch-black dungeons underground. Light magic users are to utilize their light magic to overwhelm the shadows and prevent themselves from being pulled under. Light magic users are given intsructions to create hardlight bindings to stop their dark magic opponents from controlling the shadows. Whoever secures their opponent first wins. (Multiple winners.) Prize: 10,000G; (Potion) Countercurse

Alchemy & Kinetic Animated Battles: An alchemist and a kinetic user pair up to alchemize a warrior of their choosing. It can be made of any material you like-- stone, straw, brick, mud, steel, whatever, but it must be made to be mobile and armed as you please, as kinetic users will then be tasked with animating various parts of the body and fighting the alchemists's creations against each other. Prize: 50,000G to each member of the winning team; (Potion) Animatia

Single Element Knock-Out: Elemental magic users may select one element to fight with. Each magic user is given their own platform in a pool. The goal is to knock your opponents into the water. Note: The water of the pool is not usable in the competition; using the pool will result in disqualification. You can jump from platform to platform to avoid hits but leaving the pool area will result in disqualification. Prize: 50,000G; (Recipe) Glowstick

Magical Melee: Like the close-quarters free-for-all, any magic type may join in. All combatants meet on a sand lot surrounded by stands. The last mage standing wins. Prize: 500,000G; (Item) Channeling Staff

Anyone who participates will get the following: A big thank you, a free meal ticket redeemable at any food stand during lunch, and (Recipe) Cool Firework.
Reminder that players who want their character to win should sign up on the plotting post here. You can thread anything out on the log. Please sign up before 11:59pm on Friday 1/22. Results will be drawn live if we can figure out an easy way to do that and posted on Saturday.


souris_keteer: (Miku)

[personal profile] souris_keteer 2021-02-01 05:27 pm (UTC)(link)
[ Okay, now he's getting a little annoyed. To him, first with the shortness and now with the dialogue about where they're from, it feels like this guy is just trying to delay the fight! ]

What does it matter where we're from? We're here now! I came here to test my might and learn how to be a better knight!
omnistriker: [ commission ] ponponpon @ dw | dns (059。)

[personal profile] omnistriker 2021-02-01 05:30 pm (UTC)(link)
[ Man-eating dolphin? Yes, sign her the fuck up! ...But in actuality, no that's not what she meant. Granted, regular dolphins also do have their share of badassery.

At his question, she raises her two hands a bit, gesturing to the materia-laden gloves on both. ]


I specialize in hand-to-hand combat, so I wanted something striking that moves with my fists and legs. A fiery dragon weaving through them would remind me a bit of my old master.

[ Speaking of which- ]

Were you planning on entering the tournaments later? I heard the cash prizes are pretty generous.
mayoninofukucho: (Excuse me?!)

[personal profile] mayoninofukucho 2021-02-01 05:45 pm (UTC)(link)
[Hijikata expected a shield, but he didn't expect it to look this cool. Wow!! The layers almost make it look like an artwork... until it starts melting under the fireball barrage, that is. But still, it holds up well. He idly wonders if he can layer fire, but that's something he can look into later. When the ice blocks fall down he's completely taken aback. He didn't know Regis could do that!! (Well, that's why it's good that he learns in the tournament rather than in the field.)]

Shit--

[He staggers to a halt, then quickly backs up. He does manage to avoid being hit directly, but once the barrage is over the blocks are in the water between him and his opponent, and they're just big enough to block their view of each other as they float in the pool like square icebergs or if they aren't he's just being daft.]

...

[Hijikata decides to blaze ahead. He doesn't think he can win against Regis by keeping a cool head, anyway; the other man is ahead of him in that regard. So he sends a particularly hot fireball midway through the top half of the nearest ice block, effectively burning a groove into it, jumps over and runs through while preparing a new fireball in each hand-- and then he slips and falls on his ass.]

Oh, come on--!!

[He scrambles back up, but the element of surprise is now lost for him.]
mayoninofukucho: (Enjoy it while it lasts!)

[personal profile] mayoninofukucho 2021-02-01 05:55 pm (UTC)(link)
[Hijikata can't help but smile a little at that. It sure seems like each magic comes with its own pain points.]

If those animals already agreed to participate, then they shouldn't have any further reservations. But better make sure if that's actually the case, otherwise you won't have time to recruit some wild ones later. I guess I should get ready for my melee, too... if they don't hack me up too badly there I'll come watch you compete later on.
mayoninofukucho: (Battle Ready)

[personal profile] mayoninofukucho 2021-02-01 06:00 pm (UTC)(link)
Alright, alright!

[He finally assumes a battle stance. Depending on whether Mickey is using a rapier or a sturdier sword he'll have some immediate new worries about that, but this time he holds his tongue.]

Don't hold back.

[And as if to prove that he's not planning to go unnecessarily easy on Mickey he attacks first, darting forward and delivering some fast alternating sideways blows to try and make him lose his grip on his weapon.]
whatsamada: (One Headlight)

[personal profile] whatsamada 2021-02-01 06:41 pm (UTC)(link)
[Now that made Ken raise an eyebrow. He wasn't expecting this person to come and see him in a match and especially when they just met.]

Then maybe I should go and see your match too. It wouldn't fair uh...

[But now that he thought about it? Did he even know the name of this person?] Whoever you might be?
incantates: (038。)

[personal profile] incantates 2021-02-01 07:07 pm (UTC)(link)
I am quite a fan of walking away from a fight alive myself.

[ Though he can understand to an extent how difficult it is to master something you haven't lived with for very long, especially when your understanding of magic had only been narrowed to mundane occultisms. It's probably a lot for the young man to take in all at once, and to give him credit, at least he's keeping a level head about it. The same can't be said of other mundanes and mortals. ]

And it's better to think of it like a muscle that you hone and strengthen over time. Without use, it will only weaken. I maybe wouldn't have thrown myself into a fight unless I was sure I could win first, but we all have different ways of exercising.

[ Barring that, Magnus thinks he should probably make an appearance just to stop anything unsightly from happening. He would hate to see his new friend lose a finger or ten. ]
omnistriker: [ commission ] ponponpon @ dw | dns (075。)

[personal profile] omnistriker 2021-02-01 07:41 pm (UTC)(link)
...You really think so?

[ Flashy and pretty aren't words she ever would associate with herself, and she can't put her finger on whether or not she feels up to the silent challenge of those descriptors. She's never been particularly amenable to standing out in a crowd, but in battle, some things are just unavoidable if it means a potential victory. Besides, it's not like she's the only one covered head to toe in glitter.

She also trusts Aerith's judgment well enough and has never known her to have poor taste in anything for what little they've known one another. There are certainly worse things she could be covered with, and the sparkles do have an edge of ...well, yes. Flashiness. There really is no better word for it.

Her lips tip at the corners after a moment, reaching out in return to clean a few of the excess pieces of glitter from Aerith's cheek, though they look more at home there on the Cetra than on herself. It would almost be a shame to clear all of it off. ]


Alright, just for today- I think we can both make it work. Besides, I am sure I can give my opponents something more to worry about than my hair if it comes down to it.

[ Which reminds her- ]

Did you sign up for the tournament, too?
alchemists: (look at the happy smol)

[personal profile] alchemists 2021-02-01 07:54 pm (UTC)(link)
That's understandable, it's hard to find the will to work if you don't have a reward waiting in the end.

[ She normally has things like coffee or snacks set aside for when different work goals get met.]
alchemists: (Maria stop lecturing on strength)

[personal profile] alchemists 2021-02-01 07:55 pm (UTC)(link)
Yeah, I don't think it'll win but seeing everyone try to create something is making me a little hyped up for the event.
alchemists: (but I think it's nice)

[personal profile] alchemists 2021-02-01 07:59 pm (UTC)(link)
Maybe a patch of grass then?
alchemists: (thinking blush)

[personal profile] alchemists 2021-02-01 08:00 pm (UTC)(link)
Did you get dumped into the ocean as well?
mithrarin: (frown)

[personal profile] mithrarin 2021-02-01 08:08 pm (UTC)(link)
Don't go into it with that attitude. At the very least, say you'll give it your all. Think you won't win and you won't, but if you give it your all, you'll either win or be satisfied with how you lost.
whatsamada: (Expensive Mistakes)

[personal profile] whatsamada 2021-02-01 08:11 pm (UTC)(link)
[In return, the bird just nodded at her.]

Exactly, I am glad to see somebody understands here! [But Ken just sighed.]

He's saying that he's happy to see someone agrees with him but I wouldn't mind making him some bread. He just needs to wait until everything is done!
excalibeam: (Calm Smile)

[personal profile] excalibeam 2021-02-01 08:58 pm (UTC)(link)
Indeed. Despite your age, your skill with your weapon is real.

[ She does wonder what could have pushed someone his age to this level of skill. For her, it was her duty and wish to be King... just what was Ken's motivation?

...questions for another time. ]


Though you have much room for improvement, your performance in this match was exemplary.
excalibeam: (Default)

[personal profile] excalibeam 2021-02-01 09:08 pm (UTC)(link)
[ Her eyes move quickly, catching the locations of each fireball as they come at her from different angles.

Seeing as they are coming from different angles in quick succession, Saber stomps her foot down on her platform, causing wind to suddenly burst out around her, creating a kind of wind barrier around her platform and causing the fire to disperse and blow away before they reach her.

Immediately after, Saber points her hand in a fingergun at Hijikata, much like how a certain other Mage would aim her magic back in her own world. ]


Take this...!

[ It's new to her, and it feels awkward, but she fires out multiple invisible bullets of air at Hijikata. There's a decent amount of force in each bullet, and since air isn't exactly visible... dodging may be difficult. ]
whatsamada: (Tonight Tonight)

[personal profile] whatsamada 2021-02-01 09:15 pm (UTC)(link)
[At the same time, Ken just kept on chuckling. As he walked out of the arena, he turned back around before having a smile on his face.]

I think you're giving me too much credit. I'm still learning and without my powers, I'm not as strong as everyone else here.

[But that being said?] Although, I would hope to get stronger and beat you one day. It might take a little longer.
emet_sulk: (20 my dearest grandson)

[personal profile] emet_sulk 2021-02-01 09:38 pm (UTC)(link)
Emet-Selch smirks. Since he doesn't know where the boy is, he directs it to the familiar poking its eyes out by his drawing.

There you are.

The bubble above him pops but it barely rates as a distraction. He completes his circle and immediately activates it, causing a large, hollow sandstone sphere to rapidly form around the partially hidden familiar and hopefully trap it. Hopefully - because he has no idea how nimble it may be.
emet_sulk: (55 you see? the light will not be denied)

[personal profile] emet_sulk 2021-02-01 10:30 pm (UTC)(link)
[ He brings his weapon up and sidesteps in a smooth parry, metal ringing loudly as he diverts the slash to one side and follows with one of his own. He's not as fast as he could be for someone of his apparent age. There's the sense that he's relearning the motions and acting on physical memory and instinct for the first few minutes. But even for those few minutes he has quick reactions.

Trade blows long enough and Regis will realise he uses the long, narrow blade primarily to slash. The unusual, curved handle may seem limiting at first but Emet-Selch's bladework will quickly prove that wrong. It's strange though - it's almost like there's something missing from the repertoire. ]
serpentinthegarden: (Edgy)

[personal profile] serpentinthegarden 2021-02-01 10:45 pm (UTC)(link)
"Yeah, shoe in."

If anyone could be a Knight it would be a musketeer, but Crowley's interest in that was waning as the cheers from the crowd watching one of the matches reached a crescendo.

"Some one must have won. Guess that mean's you're up."
serpentinthegarden: (Contemplative bench)

[personal profile] serpentinthegarden 2021-02-01 10:55 pm (UTC)(link)
Pushing it was a specialty of his! But in this case he let it go in favor of potentially winning himself a nerd buddy to watch cheesy movies with. They weren't popular among his usual circle...

"It sounds like a compromise, but it will do."
whatsamada: (Expensive Mistakes)

[personal profile] whatsamada 2021-02-01 11:23 pm (UTC)(link)
"You actually agree with me?"

Ken asked wondering just who this demon was and if he was replaced with another person. Despite the shock, the boy eventually managed to regain his composure. "No, you really are agreeing with my suggestion?"
bakudan_bambino: (say what)

[personal profile] bakudan_bambino 2021-02-01 11:52 pm (UTC)(link)
[If Gokudera could not find his boss, he would not have sought out anyone else. Instead, he probably would have tried out his life outside of the mafia. It's odd, since he's been raised in the mafia and it's really all he's ever known. A peaceful life doesn't sound so bad.]

Something you carry with you. They can be bought at the Elphame traders.
bakudan_bambino: (aggravated)

[personal profile] bakudan_bambino 2021-02-02 12:05 am (UTC)(link)
No one has ever caught a Lariosauro and if Larry has his way, no one ever will. Those eyes pop like bubbles and there is motion under the sand, slithering before the surface stills. Larry is just going to stay under Emet-Selch, not wanting to be seen by anyone with a good view of this tournament.

Gokudera stays behind that sandstone spike, and it grows taller and taller, almost impossibly so. He's watching it to make sure when it falls, it won't land anywhere it shouldn't. If it leaves the space of their arena, he'll have to create a shield to keep bystanders out of harms way. Until then, he's just waiting, letting the only trace of himself be the pillar and the compacted sand bubbles.
serpentinthegarden: (Ticketyboo)

[personal profile] serpentinthegarden 2021-02-02 12:52 am (UTC)(link)
"Agreeing with you, no! Is it compulsory that I have to agree with you? I'm only saying... if you want to do things the hard way it's fine with me."

The right way is always the harder way.

"Not as much fun though..."