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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.


scotch_egg: (suspich)

A2

[personal profile] scotch_egg 2021-01-24 12:09 am (UTC)(link)
[he sees the kid and makes his way over to him, hands in his pockets and squinting against the sun.]

Having problems?
whatsamada: (Remedy)

[personal profile] whatsamada 2021-01-24 01:13 am (UTC)(link)
[You see that, Alec? This is the look of a 13 year old who is having a Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day right now.

As he looked at him, the boy had to give a sigh.]


Is it that obvious? [He remarked before said bird just gave a small angry 'caw' on his shoulder.]
scotch_egg: (clever glasses)

[personal profile] scotch_egg 2021-01-24 03:17 am (UTC)(link)
It is. [a faint smirk] And they feel it as well. [he reaches out his fingers, not to pet the bird but to ask permission] Animals can channel your emotions easier than you might think.
whatsamada: (Seven Nation Army)

[personal profile] whatsamada 2021-01-24 12:48 pm (UTC)(link)
[For a moment, the bird looked at Alec before giving a small nod. In response, the boy raised an eyebrow at the older man.]

I know, it’s just difficult when they don’t want to listen. I’m trying to calm them down but they’re refusing to.

[He’s not use to communicating with other animals outside of his dog back home!]
scotch_egg: (clever glasses)

[personal profile] scotch_egg 2021-01-25 06:09 am (UTC)(link)
Well, why are they angry? [he reached out and scratched the bird's neck] Maybe start with that.
whatsamada: (Buddy Holly)

[personal profile] whatsamada 2021-01-25 10:56 am (UTC)(link)
[With that, he gave a pause. He had to admit, he was a little envious Alec could befriend the birds so easily.]

I asked them to help and they said they’ll do it if I gave them some food. But when I didn’t have anything, they started arguing.

[Another pause] And then I argued right back.
scotch_egg: (so tired)

[personal profile] scotch_egg 2021-01-27 07:50 am (UTC)(link)
Well think of it from the bird's perspective. You're asking it to help but offering nothing in return? They're not just creatures you can talk to, they're living beings that may not be able to get food as easily as you can. Even if they can, everything deserves compensation.
whatsamada: (Trouble's Coming)

[personal profile] whatsamada 2021-01-27 10:49 am (UTC)(link)
I suppose...

[Alec did have a point. As he sunk his head into his shoulder, he gave a small pout. It was the only reminder that he was, in fact, still just a kid. Looking back at the bird, he gave a sigh.]

Then how about it? Do you think you can help me get some bread for him? I’m sure he’ll help me with the obstacle course once I do.
scotch_egg: (you believe that)

[personal profile] scotch_egg 2021-01-28 07:47 am (UTC)(link)
Well don't ask me if he'll do it, ask him. [he gestured to the bird] But, yes, I'll help.
whatsamada: (One Headlight)

[personal profile] whatsamada 2021-01-29 12:43 am (UTC)(link)
[When Ken looked back at the bird, the animal just nodded. In the back of his mind, he was just so thankful the creature was willing to work with him for now.]

Then do you know any places that have good bread? I have to admit, I don’t really know.

[Well, he does but he wanted to hear what Alec's recommendations are. That and having him around would help. After all, thanks to a certain serpent, Ken really didn't want to have another bad experience when it came to finding some bread!]
scotch_egg: (squint)

[personal profile] scotch_egg 2021-01-29 07:51 am (UTC)(link)
Not really. I don't know a lot about [vague gesture] but I'll pay for it.
whatsamada: (All Around Me)

[personal profile] whatsamada 2021-01-29 10:56 am (UTC)(link)
What? You don’t have to do that! Isn’t this my problem? I should be the one paying for it!

[Just saying!]
scotch_egg: (not upset)

[personal profile] scotch_egg 2021-02-03 06:17 am (UTC)(link)
It's fine. I said I'd help, didn't I? Come on. [they had to find some bread first]
whatsamada: (Man in the Box)

[personal profile] whatsamada 2021-02-03 11:39 am (UTC)(link)
[Pause]

If you say so. Just let me know when I can repay you one day.

[He said with a small sigh before looking around for any area that has bread lurking around]
scotch_egg: (not upset)

[personal profile] scotch_egg 2021-02-10 05:11 am (UTC)(link)
Repay me by keeping your nose out of trouble as much as you can. [he knows that it's a fool's request and it will be more annoying for the kid than not, but he feels obligated to make it. As for bread, he's got no idea but he glances at the bird]

Well? Have a preference?
whatsamada: (Smells Like Teen Spirit)

[personal profile] whatsamada 2021-02-10 11:33 am (UTC)(link)
[Ken wanted to tell him that he could! He was a very mature boy who happened to get himself into stupid shenanigans somehow!

However, his annoyance couldn’t last for long as he heard the birds caw at him.]


They’re saying they want it to be sourdough and one that has bananas too.
scotch_egg: (puzzled)

[personal profile] scotch_egg 2021-02-11 05:07 am (UTC)(link)
Easy enough to find. [and twenty minutes later... well the bananabread was proving elusive but he did buy the bird two slices of raisin bread, hoping that would suffice]

Is this enough?
whatsamada: (Hey Jealousy)

[personal profile] whatsamada 2021-02-11 02:34 pm (UTC)(link)
[Meanwhile, Ken was rather impressed that this man would go so far to help him and the bird out. That was why the boy had a look of surprise before the birds gave a loud caw!]

They said it's fine but you didn't have to do that. Not to mention you just did it so quickly...

[Not that Ken should complain but he was so use to seeing the worst of humanity sometimes. And yet, there are so many people who were just so nice here.]
scotch_egg: (doesn't seem right)

[personal profile] scotch_egg 2021-02-11 06:09 pm (UTC)(link)
It's fine. We're put in this world to help. [and he would, in whatever capacity he has to do it, which was little enough.]

Try it again. [the obstacle course he means] See how you do. Work together. [this to the both of them] You're partners, remember.
whatsamada: (Miss Murder)

[personal profile] whatsamada 2021-02-11 11:45 pm (UTC)(link)
[Now that the bird finally got his bread, that's when he gave a nod to his new partner. At the same time, Ken wasn't too sure about this but he didn't have a choice.]

Thank you. Let's see if we can try again. [He said before pointing to the ladder nearby.]

Go and try to climb it and then see if you're able to get to the top using only your claws. [Luckily, the bird didn't have a problem and did simply what he was told!]
scotch_egg: (clever glasses)

[personal profile] scotch_egg 2021-02-12 01:25 am (UTC)(link)
[he stands by casually watching and can't help but be proud. He does stop short of ruffling Ken's hair but the thought is in his mind]

Good. Good work. See if you can do something a little more complicated. [a smirk] Really stretch your wings.
whatsamada: (This isn't a Scene)

[personal profile] whatsamada 2021-02-13 01:51 am (UTC)(link)
[As the bird continued to climb up the ladder, Ken was starting to feel a little more confident in himself. With a smile, he had to say this.]

Okay when you're at the top, let's make sure you fly through the hoops. Be careful, there are a bunch of them.

[The bird gave a nod before attempting to do so. Ken didn't want to allow his childish self to show but he was just so happy the animal was finally listening to him!] Yes, good job! Now let's keep it up!
scotch_egg: (puzzled)

[personal profile] scotch_egg 2021-02-15 07:03 am (UTC)(link)
[the kid seems to have gotten the hang of it and is working well. Alec steps back and folds his arms, letting him work but there if he needs a hand]
whatsamada: (Breaking the Law)

[personal profile] whatsamada 2021-02-18 12:09 am (UTC)(link)
[So far, things seemed to be going well. As the bird kept going through the course, Ken just get off a huge smile. Of course, he was looking back at Alec with a certain look on his face.

...He wasn't coming across too much like a kid, was he?]
scotch_egg: (what)

[personal profile] scotch_egg 2021-02-19 06:59 am (UTC)(link)
[an approving nod. He was, but what was wrong with that]

You've got a talent for this.

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