• Event • Ymiden Banquet

[Nymph]

1st of Ymiden, 716
Spring Banquet

Desnind is alive with activity, glorious smells, and happiness. The main hub of the celebration takes place at the Hunters' Fire Pits, where large animals are spinning on spits over the fire, pots are bubbling with venison stews, and sticks of chocolate ants are handed to the children by Teyga. Many stores are closed this day, but craftsmen have set up blankets with specific wares to advertise their wares and store. Food vendors seem to be the highlight of the day, as they are handing out samples as part of the celebration. Flower vendors are also present, giving women a small flower to celebrate the day. With so much going on at the heart of the celebration, it is a small wonder to find another location bustling with activity as well.

Located on either side of Moseke's temple are two identical obstacle courses. Athletes are constantly running the course throughout the day, both as part of the competition and for fun. For those at participating in the competition, they let an individual timer know who will mark the bits as they run the course. Others who are simply interested in running the course for fun just head into the course. They do avoid competitors to allow them the best opportunity against time.

The obstacle course is made of 3 difficult obstacles. The first is classified as the "web," to symbolize the struggles that the Sevir had to overcome after Lisirra's plague. It is a large 20 x 20 foot wooden box with thing ropes stretched between the wood frame. It starts out easier, with large holes to crawl through. As the competitor progresses through the frame, the strings get closer together, making it more difficult to find an appropriately sized hole to crawl through. Strands of loose rope also hang down towards the end, with intent to ensnare a competitor and tie them up for a brief moment.

The next obstacle is a large balance beam. It zigzags back and forth. The width of each beam barely fits an average man's foot. Smaller feet may have an easier time cross the stable beams. An inclined beam leads up to three, 6-foot long beams that go from left to right and back again. The fourth beam is held up by two chains, allowing the beam to swing side to side. This is a common issue for all competitors. If someone falls off, they must start this obstacle over again. There is one more stable beam beyond the swinging beam, and then an inclined beam down to complete the obstacle.

The last obstacle is a 12 foot rope ladder. Once competitors climb up to the platform above, they are expected to take one of two paths to get to the platform on the other side of an 12 foot gap. The first is using sheer strength to climb across the monkey bars. Eight bars at 1 foot apart are available for gripping. A mild swing and a jump is needed to get on and off the bars. The other option are a series of 4 platforms. They are mildly unstable as they are suspended on ropes and designed to move and wiggle with the wind and weight of competitors. These four platforms are 3 feet apart and spaced in a offset pattern with two on the left and two on the right. The offset distance is about a foot, making the diagonal distance approximately 3.5 feet. Once across to the other platform, the competitor is expected to repel down the wall using the rope and run a short 15 foot distance to the finish line.

Competitors are welcome to cheer each other one, watch the competition, and enjoy the expertly cooked meals at the Hunters' Fire Pit.

OOC Information

Let the first Desnind event begin! Since this is a obstacle course/race, I will be doing individual grades for each competitor before letting the competitors know who the winner is. There are some things to take note of before you start writing:

• 1. The obstacle course is defined above. Please consider all skills that may be needed for this course and take into consideration what your character may or may not have.
  2. Post an individual thread with Obstacle Course: "PC Name". This thread should be a minimum of 4 posts (One introductory post, and one post per obstacle) and no more than 7 posts (One introductory post, and two posts per obstacle).
  3. This current thread is used for all other socialization at the celebration. Eating, talking, etc. I highly encourage you to post here if you will be a competitor. It doesn't have to be long, but it would help increase the family feel of the city.
  4. PM me with your completed thread by the end of June to be considered as a competitor and eligible for any rewards and/or recognition. This thread will close at the end of June when I have posted the results.
  5. Posts in this thread will not be graded. It is strictly socializing and getting to know one another. I may individually grant knowledges about other PCs.
  6. If you want to write your obstacle course thread with another PC, double the minimum and maximum post count. You will individually be graded, but this will allow for more interaction if so desired.

Now here is the information on what I will be looking for in the obstacle course threads. These are guidelines, not hard rules, so don't feel like you have to do any of them.

• 1. Consider your PCs skills and skill levels.
  2. Make it hard for them. No PC here is an immortal and should be able to waltz across the obstacle course. Have accidents and 'ooopses'. It happens.
  3. I will grade based on quality of your writing and how you portrayed your PC doing this. Did they have fun? Did they really think they were going to win? Did they find it difficult and/or challenging? Was anyone cheering them on?
  4. Have fun! Know that someone will get a special prize but everyone gets skill points and knowledges out of it! Everyone gets something so don't stress out about there being bonuses at the end

If you have any questions, please feel free to PM me. I will answer them to the best of my ability. I also would love to see feedback as this is my first "race event" and need to refine it for the future.

[Tai'klein]

Festivities; Self Discovery
1 Trial, Ymiden, 716 Arc

After arriving into Desnind after a long chase and nearly escaping death, Tai’klein was tired and hungry. Smelling the air much like his wolf bond would he got up by the assisted hand of an oludibo cikakken. The Oludibo spoke daftly “You at least came at an interesting time. We are celebrating and holding an obstacle course competition. Running like you were, I am sure you might do well!” He said before walking away to guard the Itoju once more.

Tai’klein was having moments of worry and knew that this situation brought forth a new start. He looked around the city of Desnind once more, and gathered in the sights as if it was all new to him. It had been some time since he had visited the city, and perhaps taking part in this obstacle course would be a new start for him.
He walked over to the fire pits where collections of different people gathered and enjoyed their selves in cooking, eating, and sharing stories. For the most part he kept his distance. After a few moments he was handed a roasted leg as he sat observing others. “I noticed you have a harp there. Why not play something to add to the festivities?” said an elder before walking off and enjoying conversation with some others.

Tai’klein wasn’t sure of how to react. He knew that this might be the start of something new. The red haired Sev’ryn sat his harp between his legs and began to stroke upon the chords.

music

It wasn’t long before he started to sing through his heart while observing the obstacle from afar and looking at Rei’sch, his white wolf familiar.

“I dream of an endless story as I wander aimlessly
In this blurry new world
Life has just begun
I see the beginning of the end in your eyes
This is where tomorrow brings a new life
Its time to learn that pain is gain, and fight,
I’ve sacrificed my future in order to rewrite my past
Break through my fate until the day my life runs dry
I’ll break out and start a revolution
To find my only answer
Challenge myself to the ultimate race
knowing ive only got one chance
Im left to overcome the fate I shoulder
I dream of an endless story as I wander aimlessly
In this blurry new world
life has only just begun
I see the beginning of the end in your eyes”

Soon after his singing had ended, he continued playing while changing tones a bit to a livelier scene. Between tones he held the leg in his teeth while playing and would chew upon it every so often. To most it would be funny and awkward sight, but the red haired Sev’ryn didn’t mind whatsoever. He was completely zoned into his music.

[Tor'ree]

Ymind Banquet
1 Trial, Ymiden, 716 Arc

Shifting from one side to the other a light groan could be heard inside of the tree house. The occupant was for sure no morning person no matter what time it was or what she had to do that day. Slowly popping an eye lid open the woman growled gently seeing the sunlight. Sitting up the woman scratched yawning loudly. Getting up from bed and moving around Tor'ree went into the bathroom and did what she needed to do in order to prepare for the day. This entailed brushing her hair, brushing her teeth, washing her face, and painting her cheeks and forehead. Turning her face side to side the woman was content with how the paint looked, walking out of the bathroom she took her shirt off the chair putting it on and looking between her pants and her skirt. As usual the woman was trying to decide whether or not a skirt would be a smart option. Thinking about the obstacle course beside the temple Tor'ree decided to put on her pants for the time being. Once they were on and putting her boots on the woman grabbed her cloak and mask. Putting her mask on the woman let the cloak encircle her body while her hood was up.

Her boots clicked against the wooden paths above the forest floor. As was normal in the city Tor'ree's home was a tree house like many others. Her blood called for the thrill of the hunt once more. Shaking her head the woman climbed down one of the ladders. Once on the ground Tor'ree smiled softly behind her mask watching everyone. She made her way to the fire pits smelling the food. Her stomach growled as the woman got closer to where the food was. Walking around the woman licked her lips gently seeing all the food being cooked and ready to be eaten. Taking some meat from one of the vendors Tor'ree ate happy that she had the half mask on at the moment keeping her from pushing it up. Music caught the young woman's ears making her stop before walking towards it curiously.

She finally spotted the harpist who was playing. He was strange a man with red hair, who appeared to be Sev'ryn. Watching from a distance the woman continued to eat the food. Listening still she turned her attention to the course taking note of what path she wanted to take as the upper body would be very difficult for her. But the other parts of the course would be much simpler.