• Graded • [Scalv-enger Hunt] And the winner is.......

[Pegasus]

120th Ashan, 720

The Scholar's Nook

"I can't believe it was so popular," Caz said to Flea and he grinned and nodded. His sister had always been unsure of this idea of hers, but it had obviously been popular. They'd just spent the last few hours checking everything, and tallying up all the numbers.

"So. We have everything?" Caz wanted to be sure, and Flea did a final check on her list. "Yeah, Caz, it's fine. We've checked it three times, you know." She breathed in and gathered up the papers. "Alright. So, you get ready to get people seated. I'll open the doors."

It was time for the awards ceremony. So, Caz went to the doors and opened them. "Come in! Come in!" She looked pleased to see that there were actually people there - even though the numbers were good, it was a secret fear of hers that people might not show up. She smiled broadly and gestured for people to come in - the Scholars' Nook was set out with linen-covered tables for people to sit and congregate around - of course there were books all over the place. There were small canapes and snacks and waiting staff brought around wine. All in all the effect was very nice.

Once everyone was in and settled, they would begin the awards ceremony.

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Message from: Award Ceremony

So - this is a place where the final winners will be announced, where prizes can be conferred (so you have a place to receive your goodies) - and where you can celebrate your PC! This thread can not count for any challenges. It's all a bit posh and fancy - think awards ceremony - so feel free to dress up - or feel completely in, or out, of place. In terms of the date - please could you either PM or DM me with the LATEST timestamp you've used for the challenges, and I'll make this the day after the last one. You have ONE WEEK to post here and only people who do so will be receiving prizes from the challenge. Please include in a spoiler at the bottom of your post your claim for this final week. Thanks!

Next Post Monday 13th April 2020!!!

[Rei'sari]

90th Ashan, 720

Location: The Scholar's Nook


Ari'sora entered the Scholar's Nook with more than a little trepidation. She loved the place, she really did. It was one of her favorite places in the entire world. But the reason that she was here was somewhat nerve wracking. It was an awards ceremony of sorts, for having taken part in a scavenger hunt spanning different parts of the island. And since she was one of the people who had participated, she was one of the people who were being celebrated in this event. After a lifetime of wanting to escape being noticed, being one of the people who would be the center of attention was a very frightening thing indeed.

She hadn't gotten all dressed up per say...but she was wearing a simple dress that was very comfortable. It was easy to move in, and was designed to work around her wings so they weren't trapped by the material of the dress. A woman ushered them in, and she thanked the woman politely as she moved past her. There were plenty of tables to sit at, and there were a number of snacks and canapes being offered. Ari'sora chose a plate that had a sampling of mini fruit pies and cheeses. She set her plate down at one of the tables, then moved towards the shelves of books, unable to resist their siren call. She chose two books; one a collection of stories about magic that might have been more likely to appeal to a child than an adult, and a book about woodworking that seemed to have a lot of information about making wooden beads. Then she made her way back to her chosen table to enjoy a bit of reading time before everything got started.

Scalvenger Hunt Challenges

Week Eight Challenges

Challenge 1: Have your PC reflect on one (or more) of the events of the Scalvenger hunt.

Reflections

Challenge 2: Write in a thread (solo or collab) where your PC learns something in an unusual way for them.

[Faldrass] Seeking Answers

She learned about the tower's existence by overhearing someone talking about it, and she learned about one of her Gweliph abilities by accident - both ways are unusual for her since she usually learns by reading books, university classes, and asking questions.

Challenge 3: Write in a thread (solo or collab) where your PC pushes themselves to do something new. Player interpretation.

[Faldrass] Expressing Emotions

Ari'sora has never painted before.

Challenge 4: Write a thread (solo or collab) based around your PC finding something unusual when out for a walk.

[Sweetwine Woods] Mysterious Encounters

Challenge 5: Develop something for Scalvoris.

Talryn

Challenge 6: Write a thread (solo or collab) where your PC feels isolated or lonely.

Remembering Loss

Challenge 7: Have your PC do something which delights them.

Tangled Branches

She loves learning about languages...and just about anything, really.

[Devin]

While Ari’sora entered the Scholar‘s Nook with more than a little trepidation, Devin entered it with his head held high and a huge smile on his face because he was really looking forward to participating in the ceremony, being admired – and winning, of course.

He had of course gotten dressed up. He wore his finest suit, an exceedingly fashionable outfit of dark grey and violet that matched his unusual eye color perfectly, and ankle boots made of fine leather, and he had brushed his hair excessively and tied it back with a velvet ribbon. He also wore a hat with a most glorious bright violet feather on his head.

In short, he looked absolutely gorgeous, in his opinion at least, and he greeted the woman that opened the doors quite enthusiastically. “Hello, my dear! This is a great trial, isn’t it? I’m quite curious about what you all have planned”, he proclaimed before he walked inside, with a spring in his step because he was just in such a good mood.

Upon seeing all the snacks, his eyes lit up, and he immediately grabbed a plate and filled it with different treats before he sat down, at a table that was definitely not empty, because he craved company and attention and started munching quite happily before he mused,

“I wonder what the prizes will be. I’m hoping for a piece of jewelry or a magic item. Magic items would be great, don't you agree?” he asked whoever happened to be nearby and raised an eyebrow before he stuffed another snack into his mouth, still smiling. The ceremony was going to be quite a bit of fun, if those delicious little things was anything to go by!

Final Week/Notes

Challenge 1: Singing in Vain - Devin briefly thinks about his meeting with Balthazar.
Challenge 3: The Amnesiac, Part 2 - Devin has never tried to restore someone's memory before.
Challenge 7: The Amnesiac, Part 3 - Devin really enjoys working with the amnesiac Sev'ryn (even though he'll never admit it).

Devin already picked up the gem with one charge of a Favored ability that he got for competing in Week 4 in a thread.

[Balthazar Black]

90 Ashan 720

Late in Ashan Balthazar had received word that the little game he'd been playing with a few other citizens of Scalvoris would be coming to an end. He didn't get the chance to go out and buy nicer clothing so he just made sure he wore his best black outfit, the same he's worn to his initiation into the Elements, to the Scholar's Nook. He stopped outside to admire the tower for a moment- a small urge to make a portal to the top of it rising in him before he suppressed it. He wanted to do it every time that he'd come by the Nook but he didn't. He wasn't sure why he didn't but he didn't. Balthazar entered the Scholar's Nook quite similar to Ari'sora but also quite differently. He did not gravitate towards the books or towards the snacks immediately, instead he found a table in a corner and stat down.

He'd chosen the corner because it gave him a good view of everyone else in the Scholar's Nook. While it wasn't a perfect view given the layout of the room, he didn't have anyone sitting behind him. He would know if someone was looking at him. It was strange going to an event where he didn't feel compelled to compete for attention but also somewhat pleasant. He saw Ari'sora reading through a book over by her table, with another at the ready and then he saw the bard from Beacon who he'd exposed to an entire Tavern. The bard was doing well and Balthazar was glad for him, but when he saw Devin it made Balthazar think about bards. Bards sang. They recited poetry... Balthazar had recited poetry for... oh he needed a drink.

Balthazar gestured for a server to bring him wine. Then he did it again. Then once more.... and one more time. Then Balthazar rose and wobbled somewhat across the room towards the snacks where he assembled a small plate of goods that he took back to his corner table in the Scholar's Nook. This would be a fun celebration, one way or another.

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Week 2 Challenges:
Challenge 3: Balthazar meets Woe

Week 3 Challenges:
Challenge 2: N/A
Challenge 3: Balthazar meets Victor (Technically first thread, we started this before the Mountin King)

Week 4 Challenges:
Challenge 7: N/A

Week 5 Challenges:
Challenge 7: N/A

Week 6 Challenges:
Challenge 4: N/A
Challenge 7: N/A

Week 8 Challenges:
Challenge 1: Hey! Remember the Baby Snatcher?
Challenge 2: The Mountain King Most of his jobs come from the Elements. Getting kidnapped by an Immortal is definitely an unusual way to learn about a job for Balthazar.
Challenge 3: Well I Need My Finger Back So...
Challenge 4: Balthazar Black! Kid Magician!
Challenge 5: A Hood In The Sweetwine Woods
Challenge 6: The Night She Left
Challenge 7: Proving Your Worth

[Yeva]

90 Ashan 720

Yeva worked the thick balm through her hair with one hand and grabbed her shoes with another. She was frantic, moving around the bedroom while trying to remember anything forgotten. On the nightstand were silver disk earrings which she grabbed and struggled to secure their backing and then she leaned forward to fuss with ankle clasps and stockings. Outside the door, she heard Azrael's voice call out, his talons drumming bored against the frame, "You're gonna be late."

Brown eyes looked up between peppermint curls, "I know, I'm putting my shoes on now!"

Taking that as her being dressed, Azrael turned the door handle but came up short when he laid eyes on the medic, "You're dressed up."

"Well, yes. It's an awards ceremony," Yeva breathed a sigh of relief when she fixed her shoe and then jumped to her feet. She grabbed her bag, slinging the strap across her chest, hesitating under the scrutinizing gaze of the Avriel, "It's not too much, is it?"

"No," he stepped closer, still staring, "I just don't see you in dresses often. Is that lip stain?"

She immediately covered her mouth, her voice hushed, "Um, just a little. Callie said I could pick one and.... I wanted to try it," she was getting embarrassed, glimpsing at herself in the wall mirror. Perhaps red was too bold?

Azrael looked away, "You look fine, Yeva." Moving across he floor, he opened his wings to lounge across the bed, "I'm almost sorry I didn't go with you. Are you sure you'll be alright?" After you-know-what?

Yeva smoothed her pink skirt, "I know human events aren't exactly your favorite place to be," she went to grab her cloak, draped across the foot of the bed and then returned to peck the Avriel on the cheek in goodbye. He blinked in surprise and she smiled, "Besides, Darius is taking me."

"Wait, who?"

"Darius Baer," she repeated for clarification, checking her bag for her coin purse should she need it, "You remember? I met him at the traveling casino?"

"I certainly do not!"

"I thought I told you?" Yeva paused, looking up as she tried to recall the memory. She was sure she mentioned it over breakfast, but Azrael was often a poor listener when caught in his own affairs. Avriel pride, and all that, "We played a few games, had a couple drinks. We're friends. He's really nice, you'll like him."

Azrael was trying with great difficulty to hide his jealousy, "Well, you should have told me again!"

"Boohoo," Yeva smirked, eyebrows raising as she watched him get so upset, "I've made lots other friends too. Alyssia, Balthazar, Abigail, Devin..." she grinned and reached for the door. Oh, the horror! Imagining she had a life outside of their own circle! Azrael's indignation struck her as funny.

"Where do you think you're going? We're not do-"

"Goodniiiiight!"

Yeva blew a kiss and shut the door behind her, laughing when she headed down the hallway. He'd be fuming for awhile, just as he always did.

Downstairs in the tavern, she spotted the sailor and nodded towards the door while waving happily towards the owner, whom she had grown familiar with while staying in her room, "You ready?" she asked the sailor with a grin, "I'm a bit nervous... Excited, though. It's been awhile since I've done anything like this..." Leaving the building and going down the street, she was thankful she was walking with a local. The last thing she needed was to get lost... again. She chatted a bit about the weather, and then gave a rough synopsis of a story she had read earlier that season, quieting when the Scholar's Nook came into view. Yeva nudged Darius in excitement as they entered cafe and held up an unusually bright and purple thimble they had found along the way, tucked in cracks of the cobblestone, "I wonder who will win?"

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WEEK 4

☑ Challenge 7: Argue with a PC.

FINAL WEEK 8

☑ Challenge 1: Have your PC reflect on one (or more) of the events of the Scalv-enger hunt.
☑Challenge 2: Write in a thread where your PC learns something in an unusual way for them - Learning the details of a missing child by questioning a family. Could also say she's learned how to grief affects everyone differently.
☑ Challenge 3: Write in a thread where your PC pushes themselves to do something new. Player interpretation.
☑ Challenge 4: Write a thread based around your PC finding something unusual when out for a walk.
☑ Challenge 5: Develop something for Scalvoris.
☑ Challenge 6: Write a thread where your PC feels isolated or lonely.
☑ Challenge 7: Have your PC do something which delights them - Finding new ways to "study" and spending quality time with a friend. (Warning: A bit of a saucy dream).

[Darius Baer]

Arc 720, 90th of Ashan

"You clean up better than I expected, lad. Your mother would be proud."

Josef Baer was sitting in the front room of his house as his son awkwardly looked at his reflection in a large mirror.

"Are you sure?" Darius asked, uncertainty evident in his voice. "I'm not used to dressing up like this."

"Trust me, lad," he relied with a chuckle. "We Baer boys can get spruced up if we need to!"

Darius was dressed in finer clothes than he was accustomed to. His father, perhaps a little too eager to express his pride in his boy's achievements, had insisted on having his own finery mended at the local tailor. This had resulted in Darius wearing a maroon doublet made of velvet that sat over a white satin tunic. Black leggings and his newly buffed leather boots - along with a dark, fur-trimmed coat - completed the new wardrobe. Fortunately, the two men were of a similar build, so the clothing fit Darius well, but it was all a bit...fancy.

It felt strange to not be wearing his usual studded leather gambeson and hardy clothing that was designed to face the elements.

The one thing he was pleased about was that he'd managed to trim his beard and add a small amount of wax to it. It could get overgrown and wild when he was out at sea, and it felt good to get it under control.

"Now, make sure you're careful walking across town, lad," Josef insisted. "Don't want you getting my clothes dirty before you even arrive!"



Darius' father's words were still ringing in his ears as he cautiously stepped over a puddle outside the Knight's Rest Inn and Tavern, where Yeva had asked him to meet her.

When the young redhead appeared, the seafarer was caught somewhat off guard. He was used to seeing her in pants or - as when they had sparred together - in shorts and a shirt. But when she made her way down the stairs, cloak in hand, he saw lipstick...and a skirt...and legs!

Darius was hopeless around women, and he felt the heat of a blush forming under his beard, but he hoped that he could blame the warmth of the nearby fire if he should need to explain himself. As it was, he was able to compose himself just as she neared him, and he offered her an arm as he returned a grin to match her own.

"You look wonderful," he offered sincerely, "and yes, I'm nervous. I'm not used to this sort of thing at all."

He chuckled lightly, then, as they stepped out into the cool street air, and began making their way.

The walk was pleasant, interrupted briefly as Yeva insisted something had caught her eye. They spent a good few bits and shared several laughs extricating a purple thimble from between two stubborn cobblestones, and it was that which the redhead displayed to Darius as she nudged him and made her comment of anticipation.

"I've heard you've been doing quite well yourself," he chuckled, nudging her back. "If you've been half as good at this event as you were at finding that thimble, I think you should be feeling quietly confident!"

Darius looked up to see a waiter walking past with a tray of drinks, and he turned back to Yeva.

"Wine?"

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Outstanding Challenges

Week 3

Challenge 6: Find three unusual items in one thread, each of which is something you've never seen IC before. Again, quirky and bizarre....
Nails On A Chalkboard (Lace handkerchief, loaded dice, and - briefly - a ruby ring.)

Week 7

Challenge 6: Write a non-dream thread (solo or collab) which you base on / is inspired by a fairy tale.
Darius, Darius, Let Down Your Hair (Inspired by Rapunzel.)

Week 8

Challenge 1: Have your PC reflect on one (or more) of the events of the Scalvenger hunt. This may be in a solo or collab, but can not be a dream thread. This thread can not be used for any other challenge.
Boundaries (Darius reflects...with his reflection! )

Challenge 2: Write in a thread (solo or collab) where your PC learns something in an unusual way for them. This thread can not be used for any other challenge.
Bending Over Backwards (Learning from a book.)

Challenge 3: Write in a thread (solo or collab) where your PC pushes themselves to do something new. Player interpretation. This thread can not be used for any other challenge.
Choose Your Fighter (Hitting his friend who had already been attacked to help her learn how to fight back.)

Challenge 4: Write a thread (solo or collab) based around your PC finding something unusual when out for a walk. This thread can not be used for any other challenge.
Bibliothèque (A copy of The Art Of Acrobatics: From Tightropes To Tumbling And Everything In Between by Demetria Miawynn.)

Challenge 5: Develop something for Scalvoris.
NPC - Demetria Miawynn - Acrobat

Challenge 6: Write a thread (solo or collab) where your PC feels isolated or lonely. This thread can not be used for any other challenge.
(Wood)work In Progress (Young Darius feels lonely, until Momma Baer comes to the rescue!)

Challenge 7: Have your PC do something which delights them. This thread can not be used for any other challenge.
Breaking The Surface (Riding the waves!)

Claimed Prizes

Week 1

Encyclopedia set. The Art Of Acrobatics: From Balance Basics To Tumbling And Everything In Between by Demetria Miawynn.

Week 6

You have been awarded 6 x Scalvoris Golden Tickets. Please claim them in the linked thread and enjoy their use!

Unclaimed Prizes

Week 3

You have been given a small gem with one charge of one favoured ability from an immortal mark of your choice. Please include this in a thread (either being given it, or talking about having been given it) and Peg will mod-note for the reviewer to confirm

Week 4

You are awarded three Tier 10 tool kits for skills of your choice. These contain the best quality goods, tools, and supplies for you to be able to carry out that skill to your best ability. Everything is masterwork quality and it's even stored in a beautiful way (of your choice).
Seafaring, woodworking, and climbing.

For his excellent efforts, Darius is gifted an item with an enchantment on it. This enchantment can be used once only, and then it is used up. It is an ability equivalent to an Adored ability from any immortal mark. Please post in the PSF if you'd like a custom ability - or PM Peg if you'd like an existing mark ability and she'll add it as a reward to a thread of yours

Week 5

You have been awarded 3 x bespoke crafted Items of your choice. These may include weapons, armour, jewelry, woodworking, etc - and may be made from any available Tier 10 base material. These will be made to Masterwork level and will fit your specification. However, these are individual items and so can't be things like .. a house. Please let me know in PM what you'll be choosing.

[Pegasus]

90th Ashan, 720

The Scholar's Nook

"I'm so touched," Caz said, looking around, "and so delighted by the response. Thank you so much for everything, this was great fun. So! We have the leaderboard prizes - and some others, too." She grinned at Flea and then began.

For each one, they called out a name, and the individual got to come and be clapped and cheered.

!	Message from: Small Awards
	So - this is a place where the final winners will be announced, where prizes can be conferred (so you have a place to receive your goodies) - and where you can celebrate your PC! Please note the date - let me know if there's an issue and we'll change it.

Contestant List

Contestants

Balthazar

Week 1

Challenge 1	Challenge 2	Challenge 3	Challenge 4	Challenge 5	Challenge 6	Challenge 7	Weekly Total	Grand Total
02	02	05	05	05	05	05	29	29

Week 2

Challenge 1	Challenge 2	Challenge 3	Challenge 4	Challenge 5	Challenge 6	Challenge 7	Weekly Total	Grand Total
02	02	05	05	05	05	05	29	58

Week 3

Challenge 1	Challenge 2	Challenge 3	Challenge 4	Challenge 5	Challenge 6	Challenge 7	Weekly Total	Grand Total
02	00	05	05	05	05	05	27	85

Week 4

Challenge 1	Challenge 2	Challenge 3	Challenge 4	Challenge 5	Challenge 6	Challenge 7	Weekly Total	Grand Total
02	02	05	05	05	05	00	24	109

Week 5

Challenge 1	Challenge 2	Challenge 3	Challenge 4	Challenge 5	Challenge 6	Challenge 7	Weekly Total	Grand Total
10	05	05	05	05	05	00	35	144

Week 6

Challenge 1	Challenge 2	Challenge 3	Challenge 4	Challenge 5	Challenge 6	Challenge 7	Weekly Total	Grand Total
05	05	10	0	05	05	00	30	174

Week 7

Challenge 1	Challenge 2	Challenge 3	Challenge 4	Challenge 5	Challenge 6	Challenge 7	Weekly Total	Grand Total
10	10	5	5	5	5	5	45	219

Week 8

Challenge 1	Challenge 2	Challenge 3	Challenge 4	Challenge 5	Challenge 6	Challenge 7	Weekly Total	Grand Total
10	10	10	10	10	10	10	70	289

Darius

Week 1

Challenge 1	Challenge 2	Challenge 3	Challenge 4	Challenge 5	Challenge 6	Challenge 7	Weekly Total	Grand Total
02	02	05	05	05	05	05	29	29

Week 2

Challenge 1	Challenge 2	Challenge 3	Challenge 4	Challenge 5	Challenge 6	Challenge 7	Weekly Total	Grand Total
02	02	05	05	05	05	05	29	58

Week 3

Challenge 1	Challenge 2	Challenge 3	Challenge 4	Challenge 5	Challenge 6	Challenge 7	Weekly Total	Grand Total
02	02	05	05	05	05	05	29	87

Week 4

Challenge 1	Challenge 2	Challenge 3	Challenge 4	Challenge 5	Challenge 6	Challenge 7	Weekly Total	Grand Total
02	02	05	05	05	05	05	29	116

Week 5

Challenge 1	Challenge 2	Challenge 3	Challenge 4	Challenge 5	Challenge 6	Challenge 7	Weekly Total	Grand Total
10	05	05	05	05	05	05	40	156

Week 6

Challenge 1	Challenge 2	Challenge 3	Challenge 4	Challenge 5	Challenge 6	Challenge 7	Weekly Total	Grand Total
05	05	05	05	05	10	05	40	196

Week 7

Challenge 1	Challenge 2	Challenge 3	Challenge 4	Challenge 5	Challenge 6	Challenge 7	Weekly Total	Grand Total
10	10	5	5	5	05	5	45	241

Week 8

Challenge 1	Challenge 2	Challenge 3	Challenge 4	Challenge 5	Challenge 6	Challenge 7	Weekly Total	Grand Total
10	10	10	10	10	10	10	70	311

Yeva

Week 1

Challenge 1	Challenge 2	Challenge 3	Challenge 4	Challenge 5	Challenge 6	Challenge 7	Weekly Total	Grand Total
02	02	05	05	05	05	05	29	29

Week 2

Challenge 1	Challenge 2	Challenge 3	Challenge 4	Challenge 5	Challenge 6	Challenge 7	Weekly Total	Grand Total
02	02	05	05	05	05	05	29	58

Week 3

Challenge 1	Challenge 2	Challenge 3	Challenge 4	Challenge 5	Challenge 6	Challenge 7	Weekly Total	Grand Total
02	02	05	05	05	10	05	34	92

Week 4

Challenge 1	Challenge 2	Challenge 3	Challenge 4	Challenge 5	Challenge 6	Challenge 7	Weekly Total	Grand Total
02	02	05	05	05	05	05	29	121

Week 5

Challenge 1	Challenge 2	Challenge 3	Challenge 4	Challenge 5	Challenge 6	Challenge 7	Weekly Total	Grand Total
05	05	05	05	05	05	05	35	156

Week 6

Challenge 1	Challenge 2	Challenge 3	Challenge 4	Challenge 5	Challenge 6	Challenge 7	Weekly Total	Grand Total
05	05	05	05	05	05	05	35	191

Week 7

Challenge 1	Challenge 2	Challenge 3	Challenge 4	Challenge 5	Challenge 6	Challenge 7	Weekly Total	Grand Total
10	10	5	5	5	5	5	45	236

Week 8

Challenge 1	Challenge 2	Challenge 3	Challenge 4	Challenge 5	Challenge 6	Challenge 7	Weekly Total	Grand Total
10	10	10	10	10	10	10	70	306

Ari'sora

Week 1

Challenge 1	Challenge 2	Challenge 3	Challenge 4	Challenge 5	Challenge 6	Challenge 7	Weekly Total	Grand Total
02	02	05	05	05	05	05	29	29

Week 2

Challenge 1	Challenge 2	Challenge 3	Challenge 4	Challenge 5	Challenge 6	Challenge 7	Weekly Total	Grand Total
02	02	05	05	05	05	05	29	58

Week 3

Challenge 1	Challenge 2	Challenge 3	Challenge 4	Challenge 5	Challenge 6	Challenge 7	Weekly Total	Grand Total
02	02	05	05	05	05	05	29	87

Week 4

Challenge 1	Challenge 2	Challenge 3	Challenge 4	Challenge 5	Challenge 6	Challenge 7	Weekly Total	Grand Total
02	02	05	05	05	05	05	29	116

Week 5

Challenge 1	Challenge 2	Challenge 3	Challenge 4	Challenge 5	Challenge 6	Challenge 7	Weekly Total	Grand Total
05	05	05	05	05	05	00	30	146

Week 6

Challenge 1	Challenge 2	Challenge 3	Challenge 4	Challenge 5	Challenge 6	Challenge 7	Weekly Total	Grand Total
05	05	05	05	05	05	05	35	181

Week 7

Challenge 1	Challenge 2	Challenge 3	Challenge 4	Challenge 5	Challenge 6	Challenge 7	Weekly Total	Grand Total
10	10	5	5	5	00	5	40	221

Week 8

Challenge 1	Challenge 2	Challenge 3	Challenge 4	Challenge 5	Challenge 6	Challenge 7	Weekly Total	Grand Total
10	10	10	10	10	10	10	70	291

Devin

Week 1

Challenge 1	Challenge 2	Challenge 3	Challenge 4	Challenge 5	Challenge 6	Challenge 7	Weekly Total	Grand Total
00	02	05	05	00	05	00	17	17

Week 2

Challenge 1	Challenge 2	Challenge 3	Challenge 4	Challenge 5	Challenge 6	Challenge 7	Weekly Total	Grand Total
02	02	00	00	05	05	05	19	36

Week 3

Challenge 1	Challenge 2	Challenge 3	Challenge 4	Challenge 5	Challenge 6	Challenge 7	Weekly Total	Grand Total
02	00	00	05	00	00	00	7	43

Week 4

Challenge 1	Challenge 2	Challenge 3	Challenge 4	Challenge 5	Challenge 6	Challenge 7	Weekly Total	Grand Total
02	00	00	00	00	05	00	7	50

Week 5

Challenge 1	Challenge 2	Challenge 3	Challenge 4	Challenge 5	Challenge 6	Challenge 7	Weekly Total	Grand Total
00	00	00	05	00	10	00	10	60

Week 6

Challenge 1	Challenge 2	Challenge 3	Challenge 4	Challenge 5	Challenge 6	Challenge 7	Weekly Total	Grand Total
00	05	10	0	05	0	00	20	80

Week 7

Challenge 1	Challenge 2	Challenge 3	Challenge 4	Challenge 5	Challenge 6	Challenge 7	Weekly Total	Grand Total
10	10	5	0	0	0	5	30	110

Week 8

Challenge 1	Challenge 2	Challenge 3	Challenge 4	Challenge 5	Challenge 6	Challenge 7	Weekly Total	Grand Total
10	00	10	00	00	00	10	30	140

Weekly Leaderboard

Weekly Leaderboard!

Week Number	First	Second	Third	Honourable Mention
1	YevaYeva - you get a large set of encyclopaedia from the Scholar's Nook. It can be specialised (on a topic of your choice) and must be used in RP to gain any knowledge. There are 20 books and you can access obscure knowledge in this set.	BalthazarBalthazar - you get a medium set of encyclopaedia from the Scholar's Nook. It can be specialised (on a topic of your choice) and must be used in RP to gain any knowledge. There are 10 books and you can access little-known knowledge in this set.	Dariusyou get a small set of encyclopaedia from the Scholar's Nook. It can be specialised (on a topic of your choice) and must be used in RP to gain any knowledge. There are 5 books and you can access basic knowledge in this set.	None
2	Yeva Yeva gains +30 renown for all the mentions of her name throughout Scalv from her participation in this event!	Natalie Natalie gains +20 renown for all the mentions of her name throughout Scalv from her participation in this event!	Balthazar Balthazar gains +10 renown for all the mentions of his name throughout Scalv from his participation in this event!	None
3	Yeva You have been given a small gem with three charges of one favoured ability from an immortal mark of your choice. Please include this in a thread (either being given it, or talking about having been given it) and Peg will mod-note for the reviewer to confirm	Ari'sora You have been given a small gem with two charges of one favoured ability from an immortal mark of your choice. Please include this in a thread (either being given it, or talking about having been given it) and Peg will mod-note for the reviewer to confirm	Darius You have been given a small gem with one charge of one favoured ability from an immortal mark of your choice. Please include this in a thread (either being given it, or talking about having been given it) and Peg will mod-note for the reviewer to confirm
4	Darius You are awarded three Tier 10 tool kits for skills of your choice. These contain the best quality goods, tools, and supplies for you to be able to carry out that skill to your best ability. Everything is masterwork quality and it's even stored in a beautiful way (of your choice).	Yeva You are awarded two Tier 10 tool kits for skills of your choice. These contain the best quality goods, tools, and supplies for you to be able to carry out that skill to your best ability. Everything is masterwork quality and it's even stored in a beautiful way (of your choice).	Ari'sora & Balthazar You are each awarded one Tier 10 tool kit for a skill of your choice. This contains the best quality goods, tools, and supplies for you to be able to carry out that skill to your best ability. Everything is masterwork quality and it's even stored in a beautiful way (of your choice).	DevinFor persistently maintaining at these challenges, you are awarded your choice of one of the previous weeks third prizes. Please let Peg know.
5	Darius You have been awarded 3 x bespoke crafted Items of your choice. These may include weapons, armour, jewelry, woodworking, etc - and may be made from any available Tier 10 base material. These will be made to Masterwork level and will fit your specification. However, these are individual items and so can't be things like .. a house. Please let me know in PM what you'll be choosing.	Yeva You have been awarded 2 x bespoke crafted Items of your choice. These may include weapons, armour, jewelry, woodworking, etc - and may be made from any available Tier 10 base material. These will be made to Masterwork level and will fit your specification. However, these are individual items and so can't be things like .. a house. Please let me know in PM what you'll be choosing.	Balthazar You have been awarded 2 x bespoke crafted Items of your choice. These may include weapons, armour, jewelry, woodworking, etc - and may be made from any available Tier 10 base material. These will be made to Masterwork level and will fit your specification. However, these are individual items and so can't be things like .. a house. Please let me know in PM what you'll be choosing.
6	Darius You have been awarded 6 x Scalvoris Golden Tickets . Please claim them in the linked thread and enjoy their use!	Ari'sora You have been awarded 4 x Scalvoris Golden Tickets . Please claim them in the linked thread and enjoy their use!	Yeva & Balthazar You have been awarded 2 x Scalvoris Golden Tickets . Please claim them in the linked thread and enjoy their use!
7	Balthazar, Darius & Yeva	Ari'sora	Devin	...

Total Tally

Grand Totals!

Current List:

1. Darius = 311
2. Yeva = 306
3. Ari'sora - 291
4. Balthazar - 289
5. Devin = 140

There were prizes to give out - and they went from the small prizes, then honorary mentions and then, finally, the final tally. Each one of them, of course, made changes to the leaderboard as that happened.

!

Message from: Small Prizes

"The first prize we have to give out is for the first person to earn Bonus Points! That's Yeva! " First Bonus Points + 5 points, choice of 1 of the 2nd Place prizes from any of the weeks "The person with the least number of threads completed out of the allocated week?! Well, that's Yeva too!" Most Timely + 5 points, choice of 1 of the 2nd Place prizes from any of the weeks "The person with the most bonus points.... congratulations, Darius and Balthazar!!" Most Bonus Points + 5 points, choice of 1 of the 2nd Place prizes from any of the weeks

That led, of course, to a change in the leader board.

amended leaderboard

1. Darius = 316 & Yeva = 316
2. Balthazar - 294
3. Ari'sora - 291
4. Devin = 140

Then, came the honorary mentions - those small things which made a big difference - as it turned out.

!

Message from: Honorary mentions

"First honorary mention is for the most enjoyed Collaborative thread - That's Yeva & Darius for Choose your fighter!! " First Bonus Points + 3 points, choice of 1 of the 3rd Place prizes from any of the weeks "The person winning the item Dev Award?! Congratulations Ari'soa for Azulin!!" Most Timely + 3 points, choice of 1 of the 3rd Place prizes from any of the weeks "The most intriguing collab thread, Darius, Ari'sora and Balthazar for Runaway Reunion!!" Intriguing Collab Thread + 3 points, choice of 1 of the 3rd Place prizes from any of the weeks "The most intriguing solo thread, Yeva for Flour Power pt III - racy!!!" Intriguing Collab Thread + 3 points, choice of 1 of the 3rd Place prizes from any of the weeks "And finally - the overall Development Award goes to Ari'sora" Dev Award + 3 points, choice of 1 of the 3rd Place prizes from any of the weeks

That added the following:

• Yeva +6
• Darius +6
• Balthazar + 3
• Ari'sora +6

Which led to a very specific thing happening.

AND THE WINNERS ARE.....

FIRST PLACE: Darius & Yeva --- inseparable at 322

first place prizes

First place: You have won three items:
1. You may choose one of the following: A property from the Scalvoris listing or bespoke boat & up to 10 NPC crew (both of these options may be up to Tier 10).
2. You also get awarded your choice of land, sea or air mount from those available (have a chat with me if you're not sure).
3. 15 WP to spend in the Shoppe (or hoard) as you see fit.

SECOND PLACE: Balthazar & Ari'sora - also inseparable with 297

second place prizes

Second place: You have won two items:
1. A land, sea, or air mount of your choice from those available.
2. 10 WP to spend in the Shoppe (or hoard) as you see fit.

THIRD PLACE: Devin with 140

third place prizes

Third place: You have won two items.
1. A land, sea, or air mount of your choice from those available.
2. 5 WP to spend in the Shoppe (or hoard) as you see fit.

One more post from you - and then I'll review. My review will include a list of all items that you can refer back to in your CS. Please feel free to glam-up what happens here as much as you like - there are cheers and whistles, people make a big fuss. You're like celebrities! Feel free to mingle among yourselves, too - and ... oh... did I mention.....

!	Message from: FINAL OBJECTIVE
	And, as each of them collected their prize, every time the same shout came up from the packed room..... "SPEECH! SPEECH!"

Thanks so much.

[Devin]

Devin didn’t just munch on the snacks that had been so generously provided or get drunk. In fact, he didn’t get drunk at all because he wanted to make a good impression and be admired, and people were unlikely to admire a drunkard. No, he also watched the people that entered because he was really curious about who else had participated in the contest. When Balthazar entered the Scholar’s Nook, his eyes lit up, and he grinned and waved to the mage as if they were old friends. And what more, a moment later, Yeva entered the Scholar’s Nook. He’d quite enjoyed their time at Petyr’s, but of course that didn’t mean that he would let her or the hot and electric mage or the girl with wings and the blonde guy with the nice coat win!

He would win because he was totally awesome!

Unfortunately, the people responsible for the contest seemed to have other things in mind. When they announced the winner for the first prize, he could barely sit still because he was so excited and almost jumped up from his chair in order to walk over to them and get his prize right now because there was no time like the present. A moment later, they said her name, and he looked at them in confusion. Why had they said her name? Had they made a mistake? Maybe they thought that his name was Yeva even though that was a pretty strange name for a man to have! Maybe they had gotten the wrong information!

Yes, that had to be it. They would realize that they had made a mistake in just a moment, and then they would give him lots of stuff. So, he waited for the second prize to be announced – and the same thing happened. Prizes upon prizes were announced, but there was nothing for him! What kind of shit was that? That wasn’t supposed to happen!

He grabbed his drink in order to drown himself in alcohol because making a good impression didn’t matter anymore anyway when they announced who had come first, second and third place. The fact that he had apparently only placed third, made him frown, but only for a moment before he realized that there were quite a few people in the room who hadn’t won anything. They were such losers! He looked at them for a moment, feeling almost overly smug, before he abruptly stood, a huge smile on his face, and went to collect his stuff.

Devin had never suffered from stage fright, at least not for more than a moment. On the contrary, he absolutely loved being the center of attention – he was a vain priest of Delroth, after all - so, without further ado, he raised his voice.

“First of all”, he proclaimed in an almost overly cheerful tone, nearly brimming with excitement. “I want to thank Caz and Flea for arranging the contest. You did an amazing job. I haven’t enjoyed myself so much in a long time! The prizes are fantastic as well! I can’t wait to get my new mount! I already know what I want! I also want to thank my fellow contestants. Without you all, this wouldn’t have been quite as much fun!” he remarked which was actually true. He’d quite enjoyed getting to know them, but of course, that didn’t mean that he was happy for them now!

He still wished that he had come first place!

“With that being said, I already look forward to the next contest! If any of you want, you can join me at the Shrine of Delroth after the party here is over and celebrate a little more with me!” he announced before he bowed, grinned all over his face and returned to his chair where he proceeded to admire his new prizes. He would not only be able to get a new mount (he would get one with wings, of course), they had also given him money! As a priest of Delroth, the Immortal of Greed, he absolutely loved getting money!

[Rei'sari]

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Location: ---


The cheeses that Ari'sora had chosen were delicious. She had never even known that so many kinds of cheese existed before. Or that they could be made out of different kinds of milk. She had vaguely known that cheese was made from milk, of course, but that was cow's milk. Some of the cheeses that were available here had been made out of goat's milk, and sheep's milk as well. It made her wonder if cheese could be made out of any kind of milk, and if so, what would it taste like if it had been made out of say...horse's milk, or cat's milk...or any other kind of milk, really.

The fruit pies she had chosen were even better than the various cheeses were by far. They came in as many different kinds as the cheese did, and they satisfied her sweet tooth quite nicely. But the food, as good as it was, was of less interest to her than the book she was reading. She had chosen to start with the book about wood carving, and she was delighted to see that it was a book geared towards beginners. It had a chapter on the history of wood carving in Idalos, and it had chapters on different things that could be made out of wood. One of those things was beads, and that chapter offered tips on making different shaped beads as well as the general technique of how to make them. Better yet, it listed several books that went into more detail about the various things that could be made out of wood. Being in the habit of taking paper and pen with her any time she went to either the library, or Scholar's Nook, she began taking notes on the book that she was reading.

She was so engrossed in her reading that it took her completely by surprise when she heard her name being called. Ari'sora had almost forgotten why she had come to Scholar's Nook in the first place, and she certainly hadn't expected to win anything. So for a few trills, all she could do was sit and stare at the person who had spoken in wide eyed shock. They seemed to expect her to come up to the front of the room, though, so she quickly marked her place in the book she was reading and did just that. Caz and Flea seemed to expect her to say something, but unfortunately Ari'sora had no idea what she was supposed to say.

"Umm...I'm not really good at this. I'm a lot better at asking questions than I am at giving speeches..." she began nervously.

"But I'd like to thank Caz and Flea for creating this contest. It was a lot of fun, and I learned a lot while being involved with it. I would also like to thank them for hosting this event for us. So...umm...thank you." she said awkwardly as she blushed a deep shade of red.

Being at the center of attention was never a good thing in her experience, so it was with much relief that she scurried back to her seat at the end of her "speech."

Spoiler

Thanks for everything, Pegasus! I really loved this event!

Prizes:

Second Place Prizes: 1. A land, sea, or air mount of your choice from those available, and 2. 10 WP to spend in the Shoppe (or hoard) as you see fit.

Most Timely Dev Award: Week 5 3rd Place Prize: 2 X bespoke crafted items made with tier 10 materials with masterwork quality, custom for Ari'sora; will PM you when I have picked them out

Most intriguing collab thread Award: Week 5 3rd Place Prize: 2 X bespoke crafted items made with tier 10 materials with masterwork quality, custom for Ari'sora; will PM you when I have picked them out

Overall Development Award: Week 5 3rd Place Prize: 2 X bespoke crafted items made with tier 10 materials with masterwork quality, custom for Ari'sora; will PM you when I have picked them out.

Weekly Prizes

Week Three: Small gem with 2 charges of favored ability.

Week Four: a Tier 10 tool kit; a tier 10 alchemy kit

Halfway Point: an enchanted item with one use; the enchantment is the equivalent of a Favored ability of an Immortal mark.

Week Six: 4 Scalvoris Golden Tickets

[Balthazar Black]

90 Ashan 720

A small smile spread across the drunken mage's face at his placement. He didn't think he'd even get on the board but it seemed his job had really helped him out in that regard. From his corner he looked around for the name that had been called out with his- he'd tied with another competitor, Ari'sora. He didn't see her at first, remembering only that he'd seen her looking at books. In his befuddlement, Balthazar turned to the bookshelf sitting beside him as if he expected her to be there. Then he refocused on the crowd to try and find her. Then he saw her sitting at her table and raised his cup towards her- not that she noticed with her nose in the book. He remembered training on the beach with her most prominently and unconsciously prodded his abdomen with his finger. A little softer than ten trials ago... He'd work on that. Ari'sora was a kind... avriel from what Balthazar could tell so he was glad to be tied with her.

Then his gaze shifted to Devin who he also knew. Third. He didn't expect Devin to be happy with that but the man was proud if nothing else. Third place set you above everyone who didn't get called and that was something his Immortal (Delroth?) might have been proud of. Yet he didn't linger on Devin long before seeing Darius and Yeva. They'd arrived together and won together in quite a fitting turn of events. Balthazar gave them both a smile and a raise of his cup but he didn't approach them. Devin approached the stage and a small chant rose from the crowd that Balthazar tried to join.

"Speech! Speech!" His timing somewhat off in the chant and his body swaying a little bit more than it should have been. He listened with a wide, dumb grin on his face as Devin gave his speech. It was short and rather too the point. The Temple of Delroth. Balthazar let his mind wander to whether or not he'd be attending the after party for a few trills before Devin was leaving the stage and Ari'sora and himself were being called up.

Balthazar would let her go first, thinking it polite and because his table put him quite far back in the corner. While she moved up to the stage he rose and wobbled. "Oh sh-" Balthazar covered his mouth. Language! This is a nice event. He stood as straight as he could and tried to walk gracefully though the room towards the stage behind Ari'sora. His magic helped him a little. He knew exactly where the tables were when he bumped into them but he couldn't stop himself. He only bumped three which he thought was decent considering how much alcohol he'd consumed.

He found an odd assortment of prizes awaiting him but each one seemed curiously well suited to him. Some things could not conventionally be kept in the building and so in their place was a voucher with a description of the items. Balthazar read the vouchers while he moved to try and make sense of the letters before they floated away. There was one for a set of armor and some weapons made of some metals he didn't recognize, and one for a mount waiting in a nearby stable. It seemed someone in the Nook had snuck a peak at his Ziellmas list.

On the table waiting for him with a little card that had his name written in fancy print sat a few of the "smaller" prizes that they must have expected he would be able to carry back with him. He didn't understand how a ten book encyclopedia set about alchemy was considered easy to carry but there it was... at least it was in a box... with a handle. There was also a bag with a little bit of wealth for spending but Balthazar wondered if he might just keep it for himself... probably not. He had ideas of what to do with it. What impressed Balthazar the most was the beautifully stored alchemy toolkit that had been assembled but he couldn't stop to look it over because he heard a chant setting in. The crowd was chanting Speech! Speech! again to Ari'sora and the cruel reality of victory set in... he was next.

As Ari'sora finished, Balthazar stepped up. "Thank you Caz and Flea for organdising this-" Balthazar hiccuped. Oh Immortals not now. "It's been an honor to-" Hiccup "participate." Balthazar pressed his lips shut tightly and his whole body seemed to bounce a little. Another hiccup that refused to be quelled. "And thank you to everyone else-" Hiccup "for the competition and-" Hiccup "for helping me along the way. It's been great getting to know you." The way he said that last part made it sound like he was moving out of Scalvoris- which he wasn't but he was drunk and beginning to realize this was the end of his time with this particular set of people. Even in the next hunt it would be different. This exact moment wouldn't come again. No moment would ever be perfectly recreated. Balthazar's eyes got a little misty and he stepped away with one final hiccup.

He returned to his seat while the dynamic duo went up to claim their prizes and when the chant began, Balthazar joined in.They'd both done a lot for Scalvoris and Balthazar thought they deserved this; the cheers and the whistles, the small groups chanting their names as they went up to receive their rewards. Yeva had helped Balthazar a lot over the last season- through some perilous journeys even, and he was glad to see her win something that seemed to make her happy. Darius too. Balthazar thought back on the cases they'd worked together with fondness more often then he did with regret. Not in there performance just in the timing... if Balthazar had the knowledge and abilities he had now back then things would have been more simple for them. But the mage didn't think about that for long as someone with a tray of drinks moved by his table and stole his attention for the trill.

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Bonus Prizes
Two Grave Gold Spring Loaded Daggers (Week 5, third place)
4 Golden Tickets (Week 6, second place prize)
Weekly Prizes
Week 1: Encyclopedia book set about Alchemy
Week 2: Renown (already added)
Week 4: Tier 10 Alchemy Tool Kit
Week 5: Grave Gold Spear with Faldrunium Spearhead and Grave Gold suit of armor.
Week 6: Two Golden Tickets

Second Place Prize
10 WP and a black Scalvwing Steed (Affectionately named Tornado) if possible
Thanks for everything, Peg! This was great fun!