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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.


fooligans: (161)

[personal profile] fooligans 2021-02-04 05:57 pm (UTC)(link)
Are you saying it should smell like new clothes because you're a Fashionista? [ Okay, maybe he is teasing her a bit now. ] Who knows, maybe you just practice shooting in your free time.

[ Practice...is one way to put it. ]

If it only was that simple. It belongs to my parents' acquaintance, actually. I had to transfer schools.
fooligans: (101)

[personal profile] fooligans 2021-02-04 06:09 pm (UTC)(link)
[ Akira steps away for a few moments to retrieve the sun-monocle for Dimitri to check. And eyepatch and a monocle is a killer combo, definitely. ]

The most important question should be if you're feeling comfortable wearing them, actually. If something's not right or you don't really like them, you should look for a different pair, I think.

[ Could you say that protecting the one eye he's got left is...the apple of his eye... ]
fooligans: (026)

[personal profile] fooligans 2021-02-04 06:38 pm (UTC)(link)
[ No, not the knife...! Akira has to accept this loss quite fast unless he wants to get punched. Take his weapon from him and the only thing he has going is being fast.

Which, in other words, accounts for a lot of jumping back to dodge Naoto's hits. Here's hoping they don't have a penalty for moving backward and not attacking. ]


You got serious all of a sudden.

[ Just pointing that out. ]
fooligans: (037)

[personal profile] fooligans 2021-02-04 06:44 pm (UTC)(link)
[ Akira has no doubts who's going to be the winner of this battle—and if he had any, these slashes would have made it clear that his opponent is quite strong.

Giving up would be an insult, so he's going to try dodging and occasionally trying to find an opening to attack with his knife. ]


I'll do my best to make it look good. [ He needs to distance himself from Saber to dodge better if they're going to talk like this. ] Are you okay with spicy foods?
inemeraldfaith: (pic#14586041)

[personal profile] inemeraldfaith 2021-02-04 06:55 pm (UTC)(link)
[For her, it's not an excessively difficult process. On the contrary, whatever the truth might be behind complication versus simplicity, Aerith doesn't betray where it might be.

When she's done, she looks between the two again and nods with the same warm smile she had when she arrived on the scene.]


It's no trouble at all. If you ever need anything, he knows how to get a hold of me.

[Somnus, she means, and that's obvious at this point. All he has to do is message her.

Examining the stoic man with whom she arrived initially, Aerith picks up on the hint easily enough. They have Business to discuss or Something Like It. Either way, she shouldn't overstay her welcome and she decides not to press on that.]


It was nice to meet you. [Her gaze, maybe something like an aqua, moves onto Regis kindly.] Take care of yourself, okay? [Lifting a hand, she wiggles her fingers in a nonchalant, informal departure to the two of them.]
fooligans: (094)

[personal profile] fooligans 2021-02-04 07:02 pm (UTC)(link)
The guy running the booth knew when to run off.

[ He says it jokingly more than anything; no one could probably expect that this pretzel craze would happen. ]

At least he said we'll be getting some money out of this...and pretzels. Not sure if I want to eat them after all this, though.
fooligans: (147)

[personal profile] fooligans 2021-02-04 07:05 pm (UTC)(link)
If I tell you my name then I won't be a stranger anymore.

[ That's the most cliche thing to say in this situation but he can't help himself. ]

Akira.
phoenixwiz: (When He Smiles)

[personal profile] phoenixwiz 2021-02-04 07:19 pm (UTC)(link)
Yeah, he sure did. The amount of the people coming in must be a little too much for him to handle today.

(Harry chuckles upon hearing it as he starts on making another batch of pretzels.)

Maybe I could I have your share of pretzels if you want.
excalibeam: (In Battle)

[personal profile] excalibeam 2021-02-04 07:26 pm (UTC)(link)
Yes! So long as it is only to a reasonable extent!

[ It's honestly surprising how easily she's able to speak while holding a sword when the topic is about food. In any case, she's not going to let him widen the distance, as she continues to close it by running at him. She's... particularly fearsome, right now, and the slashes keep coming. ]
mayoninofukucho: (Not on my watch!)

[personal profile] mayoninofukucho 2021-02-04 08:05 pm (UTC)(link)
[Hijikata moves fast, but not fast enough. Mickey's hit lands and leaves a nice, clean cut. Usually Mickey could expect at least a hiss of pain here, but this samurai has seen so many battles already, he doesn't even wince. At the very least he bleeds, though! Over time the injury would slow him down, but the duels in this tournament are unlikely to last that long... or so he hopes.]

Nice one!

[Being injured by Mickey Mouse... no one back home will believe him. But if anyone ever calls Mickey weak or harmless in his presence he'll speak up in protest! For now he makes a mental note to be ready for some more agile moves as he considers his next plan of attack. He did hit Mickey's wrist earlier... alright, one more round of disarming attempts, coming up.

The audience is mostly cheering for Mickey, given that the fight looks pretty unequal, so him drawing first blood was met with quite some excitement. Someone even calls out "A hit means it's over!". Have the other duelists been playing it that way? Hijikata wouldn't know, but he'd rather check with Mickey.]


I thought this went on until one of us forfeits or loses his weapon, or not?
omnicrafter: (you will never reach)

[personal profile] omnicrafter 2021-02-04 08:23 pm (UTC)(link)
No, I suppose not...

[She nibbles on the rim of the cup, thoughtful.]

Still, if someone were being unjustly persecuted like that, I know I'd take issue with it. If that makes me the same, so be it. I've always been like that, and I make no secret of it.

Though... I must confess I'm only average at magic, so I'd make a pretty bad mage myself. I'm much better with swordplay, just using the magic to augment rather than as the primary mode of combat.
omnicrafter: (pretend like you're okay)

[personal profile] omnicrafter 2021-02-04 08:28 pm (UTC)(link)
[At least she managed that much, and that's all she can really ask for right now. Irhya drops her hands into her lap to keep her arms out of the way, eyes fixed on her shoes.]

...Look, sorry if I came off confrontational. I just... I've had some bad experiences.
omnicrafter: (see you later)

[personal profile] omnicrafter 2021-02-04 09:13 pm (UTC)(link)
I find it thrilling, but I also do it all the time, and it definitely comes with a great risk. You can really hurt yourself if you don't know what you're doing with a weapon.

[She has to snort at where Stella's eyes are fixated, though. To be honest, she'd probably be doing the same if the positions were reversed.]

But the magic is pretty beginner-friendly, thankfully, so I'm sure you'll do fine! Even if you don't win, progress is something to be proud of, I think.
menphina: (makes no sense here)

[personal profile] menphina 2021-02-04 09:37 pm (UTC)(link)
[ She's not sure what to do. She could slap him, but that would probably make him violent and that's the last thing he needs right now— even if he doesn't have the powers he used to.

If someone he loves was here... she looks around, try to catch sight of any of his partners, anyone who could probably calm him better than her, but when she can't see anyone immediately, and the next flash makes him wince, she quickly pulls off the cowl she's wearing and drops it pulls it down over the sides of his head, obscuring his periphery like one would wear a hood- the fabric is meant to keep her warm, so it's enough to block some of his vision (and hopefully numb some sounds around him) before she prays quietly that this works as she holds the cowl in place, using the edges rather than touching him.

When she speaks, he'll hopefully hear her more clearly.]


Hades... Hades. It's already over.

[ She's not sure what else she can do in such a place for him— especially if he pushes her away or gets even more irritable. She's keeping the cowl covering him, to offer some shade from everything, and try and get him to focus. ]

She's not here. She can't hurt you.

[ While she can never condone the horrid acts the Ascians committed in the name of Zodiark, she knows that the feeling of loss, of losing everything one has known, is amplified beyond anything they could know.

All she can do is try to empathize for that loss. And right now, all she can try her best to do is protect him from his own despair, in the only way she knows how to. ]


It's over. It's over.
mayoninofukucho: (Smoke)

[personal profile] mayoninofukucho 2021-02-04 10:05 pm (UTC)(link)
Hm... it depends. I'll look into it. Actually hang on, I heard something just earlier...

[He pulls out his phone and goes on AOL to look up the Elphame traders. After some scrolling he nods contentedly.]

Bingo. Junko, we're in luck. Looks like the locals adapted to us newcomers' needs pretty fast. There's a spell to summon stuff from our homeworlds, and another one that lets weapons recreate their own ammunition. Let's get our firearms here as a priority.

[He already has a mental image of them barging back into that damned forest, rifle and bazooka in firing position, and mixing those pesky eye owners up (and also they're both wearing sunglasses)... but then the ammunition wouldn't have any special properties, so it really is doubtful if it would have any worthwhile effect there. Perhaps they should stick to trolls and the likes for a start.]

I can't see anything about magical ammunition as such, but even so, it'll help with plenty of other problems.
mayoninofukucho: (Some things stay the same.)

[personal profile] mayoninofukucho 2021-02-04 10:25 pm (UTC)(link)
[He gladly shakes her hand (after briefly summoning a flame to dry his own a little).]

This tournament is a great way to get a better hang of the magic, I've got to say. I assume it's new for you too?
corpsewarblade: (Peace sign! (as Junko))

[personal profile] corpsewarblade 2021-02-04 10:31 pm (UTC)(link)
[She couldn't believe that actually worked! After a moment of stunned 'Wait he fell for it', she started playing with her hair, glad the pressure was off.]

I mean I guess it is a unique look, I suppose...but that kinda look doesn't always do well unless you sell it just right, you know?

But I'm glad I can work my charms on someone here without worrying too much at least!
corpsewarblade: (Blush! (as Junko))

[personal profile] corpsewarblade 2021-02-04 10:39 pm (UTC)(link)
I- I mean certain types of firearm can get quite heavy so- it's a good workout! A model needs to keep herself in shape right?

[And then she got the tease and went a little red.]

No! Like, perfume or stuff like that!

[Parents's acquaintance, huh... if only she knew the full story.]

Oh, I see... that's gotta have been a bit of an upheaval, right?
mayoninofukucho: (Thanks for that.)

[personal profile] mayoninofukucho 2021-02-04 10:50 pm (UTC)(link)
[That was a beautiful, furious clash... Hijikata's attack was straightforward, but in a way he trusted Darin to take it on as directly as he did. As expected the dao holds strong, easily matching the katana. If anything Hijikata now thinks Darin's weapon is the stronger one, seeing how his own blade trembles. But ultimately it's the wielder who has taken too much damage. Hijikata knows all too well how one wound is enough to topple an otherwise stellar defence.

Darin gets smashed down ridiculously hard - but hey, he confirmed that he has a hard head, right? Someone with this much cocky main character energy can't have taken serious damage from this... and it proves true when he gets back up with that grin on his face.]


That's Hijikata for you.

[He's needlessly fussy about not wanting people to call him by his given name. Only his commander is allowed (well, he just calls him Toshi, which would really piss Hijikata off from anyone else). He's not trying to be an ass, though, returning a small grin and offering Darin a hand to raise his arm up for the crowd. Honestly, he's not here for the applause, personally, and this was clearly an even match, so they better cheer for his opponent too!]

We need to do this again one of these days, if there's no bigger fish to fry.

[And if there is a bigger fish he wouldn't mind frying it with Darin.]
corpsewarblade: (Huh... (as Junko))

mun proceeds to spend ages browsing tattoo designs

[personal profile] corpsewarblade 2021-02-04 10:59 pm (UTC)(link)
Is it really that scary? I mean...if it represents something important then it's fine to have it stay there, right?

[She subconsciously rested one of her hands over the other.]

That would be pretty, definitely...It's so strange they can make tattoos that actually move, isn't it?? It still doesn't look real.
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corpsewarblade: (Huh... (as Junko))

[personal profile] corpsewarblade 2021-02-04 11:05 pm (UTC)(link)
[She'll just be peering over his shoulder to have a look.]

Ohh, yeah, that's a great spot! So I could summon my Beretta or maybe my AK-102-

[Wait, no hold on she shouldn't admit that.]

I mean- Not that I've owned them before! Like, I just- I had a photoshoot with them before! Yeah, that's it!
mayoninofukucho: (Let me think.)

[personal profile] mayoninofukucho 2021-02-04 11:35 pm (UTC)(link)
[The ice blocks certainly drew some cries of surprise and marvel from the audience, probably because not many newcomers get that creative with their elemental magic yet. In any case Hijikata is very forgiving of almost getting flattened here. If he can't even handle some oversized ice cubes falling from the sky, how can he call himself the vice-commander of the Shinsengumi?

When the icy vines grab him securely he freezes up (haha), staying completely still for a heartbeat's moment while he tries to figure out what Regis is planning to do - strangle him, quarter him (well, not to the full extent, but pull him), hold him in place for his next attack, simply throw him into the water... until he realises that he sincerely just wanted to stop him from falling. He gives the vines an experimental tug regardless, trying to see if they're solid enough to break or actually too solid for that. As Regis speaks his voice sounds warmer than his magic feels.]


No, it's-- it's fine. I'm fine.

[Wow, he sure is looking cool right now!! Even if he can break free or melt his way out of this, he got himself into a disadvantageous situation. The ice block gives him little cover (unless, maybe, he can turn it around and hide in the groove like in a trench, but how is he supposed to do that?), and if he tries to jump over to a platform chances are he'll slip again and fall into the water. He doesn't want to forfeit, stubborn as he is, but he sees his options dwindle. On the one hand it feels a bit shameful to lose at such an elemental advantage, but on the other hand Regis seems to be several leagues above him as a magic wielder, so he won't be all that upset.]

I didn't even know ice was on the table in this category, but you've made it into something special. Do you want to show me something more?

[It's a bit of a taunt, if an appreciative one, purely because he feels that he'll have a better chance using the momentum of Regis' next attack to try and accomplish something than making any further moves in his current position, but also to signal to him that he doesn't have to go easy on him despite his mediocre show so far.]
heartlessswordsman: (118)

[personal profile] heartlessswordsman 2021-02-04 11:40 pm (UTC)(link)
[Murder by fireworks is pretty distracting.]

I'm sure there must be potion shops or vendors selling ingredients. I would hope that something like a healing potion, for example, wouldn't be hard to get your hands on.
colchismagecraft: (Do you really think you can win?)

[personal profile] colchismagecraft 2021-02-04 11:45 pm (UTC)(link)
Hm... if you were to meet such an entity who people have deemed responsible for the world's evils, you would take their side without question? That's an unusual viewpoint. You'd make many enemies for yourself that way.

It sounds as if magic isn't uncommon where you're from, even if it wasn't a specialty of yours?
colchismagecraft: (Sigh...)

[personal profile] colchismagecraft 2021-02-04 11:52 pm (UTC)(link)
[She, too, seemed glad to see him - especially now she could put a face to the name. Caster didn't particularly like texting.]

...certainly not when it's cold like this. I'm not much looking forward to summer, but I don't think any of us know how long we will remain in this world.