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 feels one of them whizz past his neck, invisible safe for a distortion in the air, just as his shield goes up - and then, just as he thought he could maybe relax a little and think of his next move while the others get blocked, the fire lashes out at him in several spots, fueled into bight bursts by the impacting wind.]
Oh, shit--!!
[He staggers back, ending up at the far end of the platform and hastily patting out one or two tiny flames that are licking at his (borrowed) clothes. Not as planned! He can't even use his magic to protect himself from the out-of-control barrier because more fire certainly won't help, so he holds out until the fire shield calms down.
He knows he needs to move quickly before Saber capitalises on this reaction from his defence, so he moves on to the next platform, dismissing the fire wall behind him, and flings off a couple of large missiles one after the other - not at Saber directly, though. He's aiming at the water in front of her platform, hoping to create steam that'll obstruct her vision. He knows it won't last long (if it's enough to begin with), so he quickly readies a new fireball to target her with while he has a chance.]
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[ The steam is easily pushed away as Saber creates a brief gust of wind downward, pushing it down and allowing her to keep her sights on Hijikata while she leaps to the next platform, following after him. ]
Hah!!
[ Missiles of wind are fired from her hand, wasting no time in keeping up the offensive on Hijikata. ]
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He twists out of the way of the first wind missile, but its graze is enough to make him stumble a little, and before he can catch himself the next one hits him square in the torso. He feels no hard impact like from an object, he's simple blown off the platform like he's just a doll and hits the water. The good news for him: it's heated. The good news for Saber: she's the winner, and the spectators are erupting into cheers and applause for her.]
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[ She lands on the platform and declares victory, earning more cheers and applause from the crowd. In any case, her expression implies modesty, but at the same time... she seems to be radiating some kind of pride at her success.
...her competitiveness is showing. She was at her most chivalrous during the Melee, but this far into the tournament has her in full competition mode. ]
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Thanks for the match. You gave me a run for my money.
[They aren't given time to exchange many words as the referee confirms Saber as the winner in a resounding amplified voice and they're both allowed to leave the arena and go refresh themselves, but if nothing else her aptitude has boosted Hijikata's hopes for the coming trials beyond the tournament.]
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[ She looks fairly proud of herself, the earlier serious disposition having lightened once the match was concluded. In any case, as they start making their way to leave the arena, Saber offers her hand for a handshake. ]
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This tournament is a great way to get a better hang of the magic, I've got to say. I assume it's new for you too?
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[ She shakes his hand firmly. ]
It was a good battle. You fought valiantly.
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[Her words make him happy. He isn't very used to duels, and the few ones he fought with his sword usually ended in both insult and injury for whoever the loser was, so it's nice to face off against some honourable people for a change.]
Maybe we can have another go with our swords one of these days.
[If there is time. After all they're expected to hone their magic first and foremost.]