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.
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[He laughs, then bashfully rubs the back of his head.]
Nah...nothing as cool as that. I got it when I was five. The night I lost my dad and brother.
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[It would be sexy, but Crow is a little too self-conscious to do something like that. Although Darin's comments do pique his interest. Hate angels?]
My stage backstory is that I'm a fallen angel that changes the stagnant world into a new one. But why do you hate angels?
[Woah, this is getting deep. Crow eyes the scar with a sorrowful look.]
Your father and your brother? Sorry, man, didn't mean to bring up any bad memories.
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[There's no mirth in Darin's tone. It's the one thing he bears a grudge against; that he's an unwitting pawn in a war he never had any say in. And in being one, he lost everything and continues to lose more.]
If you ask me, Celestials or...angels or whatever they're called? They can be just as bad as archfiends sometimes.
But hey, I like the stage backstory. Makes it sound like angels can actually do some good if given the chance, you know?
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I'm sorry.
[He expresses his sympathy sincerely. He couldn't imagine losing his parents or a sibling, but it must be a terrible loss for Darin. He'll probably never truly recover from the blow. How could anyone?]
That's exactly what I want to convey in my music. Not so much about angels, but being able to change all the wrong in the world. There's a lot of fake righteousness, people who believe they are doing things for the greater good or that there's only one way to live your life.
[Though this isn't really about him, right?]
I understand why you would hate them. If they do such hideous things, they should be called demons, not angels.
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...I'm sorry about that. I don't really like to bring the mood down. But...you're right. Thing is...Celestials and Archfiends from my world...they seem to have this plan or...something. Like humans can't live their lives without their guidance or their rule.
And the sad thing? I think I might be the only one who really even knows they exist. Because I survived and they didn't expect me to.
But...still. I think I get what you're trying to convey...and I'm behind you a thousand percent.
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He reaches over to pat the other man on the shoulder. Thankfully the fairies are done with his body art, so he's free to move around as much as he wants.]
I'm sure it's hard for people to believe you, too. At least if you've told anyone? You would have to prove that these beings exist. Though even so there might be people who believe in what the Celestials and Archfiends do, that people need to be guided and regulated by a divine hand.
[Crow smiles at Darin's supportive words.]
You just have to hear me sing, and then it'll be two thousand percent!
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[But Crow's support and his comment about singing draws a wide smile from the man.]
You know, you've got a pretty good way with words. Guess that comes with being an epic lyricist too, huh.
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[ Crow's eyebrows raise in interest and his tail enthusiastically sways behind him. He's curious about what could top the murder of his father and brother by angels? Does he even want to ask? Certainly!]
Yeah? Like what?
[Crow places back on his shirt and signature jacket. He pulls up a chair to hear all about Darin's dark backstory.
Of course, Crow allows the compliment to go to his head. Epic lyricist? Well, his songs are masterpieces!]
You have a way for words too, man! We should definitely pour our souls out and write a song together!
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Nah, man. I don't know if you'd believe a word of what I'd say if I told you about me. I'm kinda surprised you believe the whole 'angel' thing.
[His temporary tattoo is almost done and the crackling of a fire can be heard emanating from his back.]
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[Especially the magical stones that come out myumons's bodies. He should probably find a better way to explain that, but he won't. Crow actually likes the surprise factor.
Still, it's no different! Crow visibly pouts and his hedgehog ears fold back, but he gets a sense that maybe Darin doesn't want to go into detail. He's not going to pry if he's completely against it.]
Guess you don't want to talk about it, so tell me when you're ready!
[ The redhead will leave it at that for now. Though Darin's tattoo is coming along. He can certainly hear the crackling from where he sits. He isn't able to hold himself back from sitting up in his chair to take a peek.]
This is going to be so badass! It makes me want to get another one...with flames too!
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When I'm ready, I'll tell you. I just hope you won't see me any differently when the time comes.
[He offers his friend a weak smile. Darin's already seen so much...maybe he really can be who he wants to be here. With his powers seemingly sealed, maybe this world would be spared his curse.]
Oh! Hey, why don't you get flames on your hands, so that when you play your instrument it could look like your hands are on fire!
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Whatever your past is, you're a good guy too! I have a pretty good sense of people, and I don't think my opinion will change!
[Crow returns a confident smirk. I mean his bandmates have their own dark pasts, probably not as bad as Darin's, but he has never looked at them differently.
The redhead looks down at hands almost envisioning Darin's suggestion. That's an incredible idea! Why didn't he think of that?!]
Yes!!!! Then when I do spells and stuff it'll look pretty cool too! People might think I have elemental magic, but it's actually a crimson distraction! I'm totally getting them!
[He flags down some fairies so they can paint some enchanted flames on his knuckles. He then playfully nudges Darin's shoulder.]
See?! This is why I gotta stick with you! You can't get rid of me that easily! I'm like gum, I attach myself to you whether you like it or not!
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Crow, that's a great idea! And not only that, but people would be blown away thinking you're powerful enough to control multiple schools of magic! It's the ultimate bluff!!
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[ This idea gets better and better the more he thinks about it. It'll be aesthetically pleasing, tactically deceptive and it'll make him appear stronger than he really is. Crow is sold!
He can't seem to sit still as the fairies start painting out the flames. Crow could even feel the heat from them and the sound of their crackle as the blaze comes alive in ardent hues of red, yellow, and orange.]
I can't wait to wreak havoc with these babies!! Hey! We gotta show off our new art with an epic arm wrestling match!! You game?