
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 already embarrassed himself enough, he didn't need to go even further!]
No, I'm not, I live with Nero and a couple of other people. I'm not by myself here.
[He gave a pause.] Although, I wouldn't call him a guardian. More that he's someone who asked me to live with him?
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And he's a good guy, yeah?
[It's not nice to assume the worst of one's fellow people, but it's a rotten world... or at least Hijikata's is. Kind of. It has its beauty too.]
Don't get roped into any sketchy business.
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[Although, there was a very long pause on his end. He didn't want to say anything bad about someone who was willing to take in him but at the same time...?]
It's just a shame that I probably wouldn't past him if he did get into any questionable business with others. [JUST SAYING]
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Do you have photo of him by any chance?
[That's right, he's just going to typecast Nero based on vague personal prejudices.]
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I do but he's not dangerous. I would say he's the type who would get himself into trouble for the sake of helping others?
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Then you're in good hands alright.
What's your magic, by the way?
[He isn't really keen on facing a kid like Ken as his opponent in one of the tournament categories...]
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[He said with a raised eyebrow. It seemed like an odd question to ask out of the blue but if he really wanted to know…]
Why do you ask?
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[Just fire.]
Do you have an animal to partner with already?
[He imagines that most animals probably want some incentive to help out with this... unless they've already been hired for the tournament? He has no idea about the organisation behind the scenes.]
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Kind of? I have a couple of birds that might help me out but...
[He gave a small sigh.] I don't know if they'll go through with it. They're very picky.
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[He's just trying to wrap his head around how the different magic styles function... neat as it might be to be able to speak to animals, with this new information he's glad that his magic is pretty self-contained.]
Try not to worry too much. If you can't find an animal partner the organisers may have some in reserve to assign to you.
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[From there, you can see Ken mumbling to himself. He didn't want to act like the kid that he was. However, in this case?]
Why can't it be a dog? They tend to listen better...!
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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.
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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?
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Right! Hijikata. Toshirou Hijikata. You don't have to watch my match, though. Make sure you have a partner for yours first.
[He's far more confident in his swordfighting abilities than in his magical prowess, so he'll likely cut a better figure in the non-magical melee than in the single element knock-out, but he wouldn't want Ken to feel obligated and end up floundering to prepare for his own challenge.]
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[He said before slight bow to him, Now that he knew he was talking to someone from Japan, it was only proper to introduce himself this way, right? Regardless, there was a small chuckle from him.]
Don't worry, I will! Just have fun at your match and I wish you the best of luck in winning! [Pause] And if I do go against you in the melee, I hope we'll have a great match.
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[There's always someone else from Japan in these crossovers, and it sure helps him feel a little less like a fish out of water.]
I wish you good luck as well! If we face off against each other I'll make it worth your while.
[Whatever that means... honestly, he just kind of hopes he won't end up fighting someone half his age; it wouldn't feel fair, especially knowing that any potential special abilities have been taken from the new arrivals. He gives Ken a friendly nod before heading off to figure out where he can do some warm-ups before the competition starts. It's a cold day, but soon things will get heated in the arena.]