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ioduanlogs2018-06-06 12:41 am
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[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!
HTML is my sworn enemy! *shakes fist*
Don't worry about it! It's actually a very good form of distraction. [ Ninja, remember? ] Besides, you looked like you were about to lose your lunch. Was the bread really that bad?
[ For a moment, she scratches her head sheepishly. ]
Well, no. I really hadn't thought about it. [ Though somehow, she gets talked into later... ] How about you?
lol no worries!
[It was kinda bad.]
Maybe it would have been better going down, but I didn't want to try!
[He glances around.] Me? Uh... [Tournaments are...things he's familiar with, but he's somewhat hesitant about entering one.] Maybe later? [He sounds really unsure, and mildly uncomfortable, but he distracts from that by pointing at another confection stall.]
Hey! That looks like ice cream! Wanna give it a try?
:)
"Not keep it in your mouth"? That sounds bad to me. [ Her eyes widen and she shakes her head. ] Would you have really wanted to take that chance, though?
[ She follows his gaze, curious about why he's looking around. Then his answer gives her some insight. ]
Not too confident with your ability yet? [ She gives him a knowing smile. ] Neither am I, to tell you the truth. [ Plus, there's that whole keeping your abilities a secret thing that she had been taught as a ninja. ]
Huh? [ Her gaze follows the pointing finger and she turns back with an impish expression. ] Are you sure you want to risk it?
no subject
[And there he goes, heading for the new stall.]
They can't all taste the same...
no subject
[ She follows him. ]
No, I guess not. [ She peers at the "ice cream". ] It looks all right. Is that chocolate?
[ Oh...she may be hooked now. ]
no subject
[He's been fooled by enough things looking like other things to assume that it is, but hey, it might be!]
Wanna go first?
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But...she's had Raine's cooking, so maybe it won't be so bad? ]
Sure, I'll go first.
[ And the brave ninja will ask the vendor for a scoop of...whatever--who happily obliges with a soft plop into a cup. ] Here goes. [ And she'll take a taste, her eyes widening in surprise. ]
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[Moment of truth.]