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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Close-Quarter Melee
Indeed. Let this be a fair and proper duel.
[ A meeting between kings? It's more likely than you think, and you can trust her skill to exceed whatever expectations one may have when you look at a girl such as Saber.
And so, she readies her sword. She's battled against some particularly vicious opponents herself. ]
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Regis might be a little up in his years but he's quite nimble. Old age doesn't slow this old king down as he quickly swipes at Saber's left shoulder in hopes of gauging her agility in this bout. He knows that the possibility of disarming her so quickly will be slim to none but he tries nonetheless. However, he's expecting the young woman to parry him.
If she happens to dodge his strike completely, he'll have to act fast to block her since this strike left him open. Nevertheless, this will be a damn good match. Regis plans on giving his all out of sheer principle alone.]
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Hah!
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He wants to throw the woman off her axis briefly enough to strike at her left again. Judging from how she holds her blade, she's righthanded. Her right hand is her dominant sword hand, not the left. Therefore, he hopes to use that little tidbit to his advantage here. After all, sparring is often compared to chess.]
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She can tell. A follow-up attack comes next after that attack, meant to throw her off-balance. In any case, her blade has parried the horizontal slash, and her left appears open. Still, her expression remains unfazed. ]
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However, he's pleasantly surprised by her strength. The woman before him reminds him vaguely of Megumi, the cheerful miqo'te woman who nearly bested him with her spear. While female combatants are something of a rarity in Lucis, it seems they're commonplace here in Avalon.
Regis forcefully pushes her blade back in this deadlock and quickly slashes at her chest in hopes of pushing her back further. He means to keep the woman on her toes. ]
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[ He possesses more strength than Saber gave him credit for. He pushes her back, and Saber's own sword moves up to meet the slash at her chest, the sound of steel striking steel ringing out at the collision. ]
Hm...!
[ Taking her chance, she deflects the slash and leaps backward, briefly putting some distance between them before charging at him again. This time, she takes the offensive and charges at a low angle, slashing up at him. ]
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When the woman manages to deflect his attack, Regis readies himself for what may come next. He expected her to charge at him. In fact, he was hoping she would. After playing passive for too long, he figured the knightly woman would take a more offensive stance. However, she probably didn't expect the old king to pivot towards the right nimbly avoiding her upcoming slash. He quickly swings his sword around in an attempt to strike her across the back as she bolts past him.]
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Hah...!
[ As if she had anticipated it, she pivots herself on one foot, and is suddenly facing him directly. Her sword is swung to clash against Regis' own blade, but upon making contact with his blade, she puts her own blade at an angle and allows it to slide down the length of her blade, redirecting it away from her and allowing it to continue down toward the ground, creating an opening for herself.
Without missing a beat, Saber's own blade is swung down at him. ]
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However, Regis isn't so easily defeated. He manages to reclaim control of his blade before hastily dodging her incoming swing with another well-timed pivot. He nearly tripped by doing so but thankfully he doesn't. The old king is on the defensive now that the woman has picked up steam.
It's then that he brings up his sword to meet with hers again, this time trying to keep her deadlocked long enough to force her back. Brute force alone won't be enough to subdue his opponent but if he can somehow force her back into a more defensive stance, then maybe he'll have a chance.]
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Not wanting to be placed into another deadlock, she lets loose a flurry of slashes while charging forward at him, hoping to take advantage of his earlier loss in balance. Her dash is low to the ground thanks to her size, meaning that all of the slashes come from a low angle that's awkward to block from. ]
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Her sword nicks him on the leg causing him to gasp in pain. While he thinks it's just a flesh wound, the telltale coppery scent states otherwise. It pains Regis to admit defeat so soon but he knows better than to push his luck. In the past, he would've shrugged off such a wound but he doesn't have the luxury of doing so here. ]
I yield!
[He announces loud and clear for all to hear.]
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In any case, after eyeing him and seeing the state he is currently in, she brings back her sword and plants it in the ground. ]
You fought well. You must have been a powerful warrior in your prime.
[ It was an honorable duel, and the man's skill demanded respect. ]
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Ah, thank you! You're quite skilled as well, my lady.
[He replies with a faint smile as he sheathes his sword. While he may have lost this match, Regis doesn't seem too bothered by it. After all, his opponent won this match fair and square.]
It's a shame that I'm not the man I once was thirty years ago. Perhaps then I would've been a worthy challenge for you.
[The old king states with a regal bow despite his injury.]
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[ She returns with a regal bow of her own. For a girl of her size, she exudes a kind of regal aura herself. ]
What is your name, good sir?
[ Come to think of it... the exchange of names is supposed to come before the duel, isn't it? Maybe it's just the habit of concealing her identity after fighting in the Grail War. ]
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Regis Lucis Caelum.
[ It doesn't feel strange for him to omit his royal titles anymore. In fact, he's grown quite used to giving his given name only as of late. He does not need long-winded titles anymore. Regis can simply be himself. ]
And you are? I believe I heard some of the others refer to you as "Saber".
[He's certain that's a nickname of some sort.]
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Well met, Regis Lucis Caelum. My true name is Artoria Pendragon... however, yes, I am more often referred to as "Saber".
[ Even if one lacks knowledge of Arthurian legend, the existence of "King Arthur" in this world is common knowledge. Considering how this world already has a king, she's been going by her class name as usual... though if anyone were to ask her name, she would answer. ]
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I take it you're related to the king of this realm?
[ He carefully questions as they take their leave of the arena. It's time for the next bout and the two of them ought to get some rest. While Regis's endeavors with this part of the tournament were cut short, it would be wise for Arturia to rest while she can. ]
The royal line of Lucis is often comprised of three names. The first being our given name, the second is the name of our country, and the last the name of our ancient line. Most, if not all, the kings of yore share this similar construct but each of our names hold different meanings considering it's all Old Lucian.
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[ She listens closely when he explains the nature of his name. So this man is a royal... no, a king like herself? ]
The king of this realm... we share names, but I've yet to meet him in person. The legend of King Arthur is well-known... and in my own world, I am King Arthur.