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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.


lucere: (♕Do not forget me)

[personal profile] lucere 2021-01-28 03:19 pm (UTC)(link)
[ Regrettably, Saber manages to do just that by forcing Regis into this defensive stance. He awkwardly manages to parry most of her incoming strikes but eventually, Regis loses his momentum and is struck. Maybe if he were in his prime, he would've been able to catch that third strike but unfortunately, Regis isn't.

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.]
excalibeam: (In Battle)

[personal profile] excalibeam 2021-01-28 11:25 pm (UTC)(link)
[ Saber's sword halts abruptly mid-swing. It seems that despite the skill the old man possesses, age has gotten the best of him.

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. ]
lucere: (♕A pleasant surprise)

[personal profile] lucere 2021-01-29 04:23 am (UTC)(link)
[After surrendering not only his youth but his very life to the Crystal, Regis was left worn and haggard at just the ripe old age of fifty. It's the price he had to pay to ensure his people's safety. However. there isn't a day that Regis wishes he could undo the effects the Crystal had on him during the long years.]

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.]
excalibeam: (Neutral)

[personal profile] excalibeam 2021-01-30 11:45 pm (UTC)(link)
Perhaps. However, I can sense the experience in your blade. It was an honor to have dueled you.

[ 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. ]
lucere: (♕You can't be serious...!)

[personal profile] lucere 2021-02-03 03:04 pm (UTC)(link)
[ They were supposed to introduce themselves first but honestly, Regis forgot. Such pleasantries can be tedious at times and he was honestly more focused on the duel at hand. After all, this was his first competition in years, so forgive him if he was a little overeager. ]

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.]
excalibeam: (Neutral)

[personal profile] excalibeam 2021-02-03 07:54 pm (UTC)(link)
[ Regis Lucis Caelum, huh... it's an impressive name. ]

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. ]
lucere: by <lj user=lucere> (♕How am I to receive you?)

[personal profile] lucere 2021-02-04 04:19 pm (UTC)(link)
[ It should come as no surprise that Regis immediately recognizes her name judging from the curious gleam within his gaze. He knows of King Arthur Pendragon but who is this Arturia? There's no possible way this is some mere coincidence, especially in a realm like Avalon. However, he doesn't quite know how to inquiry about this without sounding a bit rude. That's why he hesitates to say anything at all after this interesting revelation. ]

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.
excalibeam: (Neutral)

[personal profile] excalibeam 2021-02-04 05:21 pm (UTC)(link)
Related... it's hard to say.

[ 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.