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ioduanlogs2018-06-06 12:41 am
khuimods) wrote in ioduanlogs2018-06-06 12:41 am
[EVENT | TALENT TOURNEY] LET THE GAMES BEGIN
Characters: All
Date: June 5-20
Location: Aifaran Fairgrounds
Situation: The Talent Tourney is finally here! Whether you're there as a participant or a spectator, it's a city-wide event that has everyone's spirits high.
Warnings/Rating: TBA if needed
The fifth of June dawns, and the city is abuzz with excitement, even at the small hours of the morning. Tourists have come from all over the remaining civilizations of Konryu to watch the Dreamfolk compete in this renowned magic tourney. Vendors have invaded the streets and are selling merchandise and fried things on sticks at exorbitant prices, and some of them could generously be termed as exotic and, perhaps less charitably, really freaking weird and only possibly intended to be edible.
The Talent Tourney opens with a vibrant display of the mundane and the magical, as both Dreamfolk and representatives of the Alliance races gather together to celebrate the most ephemeral group of its citizens. The opening ceremonies feature a parade route through the streets of Aifaran that starts near the Dreaming Bridge and culminates at the temporary tournament grounds by the old piers. Whether or not a Dreamfolk has opted to participate in the Tourney itself, this is a great opportunity to see demonstrations of dance and music by other cultures. If they're out on the streets as the parade begins, they may find themselves roped into it if they're recognized.
The competitive portion of the Tourney begins on the 6th. The events are divided not only by skill level but by school, in order to keep the competition fair and enjoyable - it would be difficult to properly compare an artistic Illusionist and a Conjurer of imps, for example. There are also open contests, where individuals of any Talent school may participate, and these are geared towards those with more flexible Talents or simply those who like taking on a good challenge.
And even though the Tourney is intended to be a fun, no-pressure (aside from friendly competition) event, like any city with an underside, there are still people who want to capitalize on it. Which is why people, both Dreamfolk and non, may find themselves approached by some shady characters who intimate that for just a small fee, they can get in on some underground betting with great odds.
('Great' being a relative term, depending on the potential of wins or losses, but isn't that the same with any gambling?)
OOC Notes: This event log is for all characters, whether participants or as attendees of the Tourney! If the pre-made starters don't suit your needs, toss in your own, these are just ideas for getting started. Regarding challenge participants, we are leaving the characters' wins/losses to player discretion, and only ask that they be kept realistic. If you have any questions, please ask them here. Have fun!
Date: June 5-20
Location: Aifaran Fairgrounds
Situation: The Talent Tourney is finally here! Whether you're there as a participant or a spectator, it's a city-wide event that has everyone's spirits high.
Warnings/Rating: TBA if needed
The fifth of June dawns, and the city is abuzz with excitement, even at the small hours of the morning. Tourists have come from all over the remaining civilizations of Konryu to watch the Dreamfolk compete in this renowned magic tourney. Vendors have invaded the streets and are selling merchandise and fried things on sticks at exorbitant prices, and some of them could generously be termed as exotic and, perhaps less charitably, really freaking weird and only possibly intended to be edible.
The Talent Tourney opens with a vibrant display of the mundane and the magical, as both Dreamfolk and representatives of the Alliance races gather together to celebrate the most ephemeral group of its citizens. The opening ceremonies feature a parade route through the streets of Aifaran that starts near the Dreaming Bridge and culminates at the temporary tournament grounds by the old piers. Whether or not a Dreamfolk has opted to participate in the Tourney itself, this is a great opportunity to see demonstrations of dance and music by other cultures. If they're out on the streets as the parade begins, they may find themselves roped into it if they're recognized.
The competitive portion of the Tourney begins on the 6th. The events are divided not only by skill level but by school, in order to keep the competition fair and enjoyable - it would be difficult to properly compare an artistic Illusionist and a Conjurer of imps, for example. There are also open contests, where individuals of any Talent school may participate, and these are geared towards those with more flexible Talents or simply those who like taking on a good challenge.
And even though the Tourney is intended to be a fun, no-pressure (aside from friendly competition) event, like any city with an underside, there are still people who want to capitalize on it. Which is why people, both Dreamfolk and non, may find themselves approached by some shady characters who intimate that for just a small fee, they can get in on some underground betting with great odds.
('Great' being a relative term, depending on the potential of wins or losses, but isn't that the same with any gambling?)
OOC Notes: This event log is for all characters, whether participants or as attendees of the Tourney! If the pre-made starters don't suit your needs, toss in your own, these are just ideas for getting started. Regarding challenge participants, we are leaving the characters' wins/losses to player discretion, and only ask that they be kept realistic. If you have any questions, please ask them here. Have fun!
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The bread looked and smelled good, so he took a few bites out of it before realizing Judai wasn't far away, looking disgusted after eating the exact same thing.
Eiji stares for a while, not exactly sure how he should react.]
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Cab Ah bowwor yur nappin?
[Quick Eiji, can he borrow a napkin???]
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[Eiji hands it to him, trying to keep his own bread out of sight. Okay, so is it just that it's bad? Not that it'll make him sick?
He kind of has to know if he's going to try to fake it here.]
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Dramatic much]Thanks!
[He’ll just, uh. Hold onto this napkin for a while. Especially as the vendor is glaring at them. Judai did decide to try it because the vendor said it was a delicacy...]
I, uh...looks like it’s a taste thing! [He’s spotted Eiji’s.]
That’s good, right? C’mon Eiji, let’s go try some other things! [He’ll just fastwalk away from the glare now...]
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It's still a little awkward having the bread around Judai, though, so as soon as they're farther away from the vendor, he tries to throw it away.]
It, uh...it smelled like it would be good.
[That doesn't sound weird, right? Just like maybe he didn't like it either but didn't want to make a scene?]
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[He wasn't so far gone that he hadn't noticed the slightly odd way Eiji had reacted, though he hadn't had the brainspace to react to it at the time.]
We're from different worlds, so naturally our taste is a little different, right? Don't throw it away on my account!
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[He's really doing a bad job at hiding his problems, isn't he? Better change the subject.]
So, were you planning on entering the tournament?
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Tournament? Ah—no, actually. [There's a brief, uncomfortable pause as a frown crosses his face.]
[Then the grin comes back.] Heh, what about you? Your Talent doesn't seem, uh...competitive...?
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And then it's suddenly turned on him, and now he's feeling the same.]
Oh, yeah, not really, no. I'm probably better off trying not to mess around with my Talent too much anyway.
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Tournaments are fun. I didn't really look into how it was going to work, though. [Unless certain kinds of Talents are barred completely, but that...doesn't make sense given how different the Talents are! Or something?]
Hey, what was your mark again? [He holds up the Alteration mark on his palm.]
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Yeah, just...well, mine is kind of a pain when I get sick. Since it also restores anything that's making me sick. [Example: the parasites.]
[He reaches for his back shoulder, but given it's in such an awkward place, he doesn't really manage anything other than looking a little foolish.]
You mean the restoration?
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[...Which is possibly a less useful explanation than before
good job Judai]Looks like that's how the tournament's being organized. [And that was all he managed to observe before the sight of the arena brought up an unexpected memory and he left.]
[But anyway. He drops his hand.] I thought your Talent was restoring food?
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[Eiji rubs at the back of his head.]
I don't really get it much. But they checked me out, they said something about a foot worth of organic material got restored?
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[...He just got an image that kinda grossed him out, so he's going to...change the subject and hope they don't dwell on it.]
Sounds troubling...
I guess some Talents just don't go too well with competing-style stuff, either. [And he kinda doesn't want to ask if Eiji's Talent can be used in reverse.]
Well, anyway, if you liked that, don't let me stop you! [This is a "no judging people for their taste in food"-zone, good sir.]
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[And now they're back to the food again. Eiji quickly raises his hands and shakes them.]
Oh, no, it's okay! I really wasn't enjoying it that much.
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[Cheerfully walking over to more stalls, yep that's Judai.]
What's something you like back home? Maybe we can find something close to it here!