Dianara, First Cycle, Kalendryas, Autumn, Era II, PF XI
Today was the first brightening of the Mage Tournament, and all the junior mages participating in the tournament were gathered here, to kickstart the games. A brighter and cheerful day in Vers there never was, as alcohol flowed freely, and maidens danced gaily under the buntings (what are they?) and banners. A row of lavishly cushioned chairs were arranged neatly upon a dais, looking out into the field that was cordoned off by silk ribbons. Upon these chairs sat the master mages of the Facultie Arcana of Vers. Arrayed before them, dressed splendidly in their Sunday best, were several rows of eager student mages, keen to outshine their opponent this brightening, and taking home untold glory and honour. The excitement was palpable, and each initiate were impatient to begin their leg of the tournament. Fidgeting and squirming under the constant gaze of the master mages from above, they had no choice but to await the official start of the tournament.
An elderly gentleman rose up from his seat, carrying aloft a thick and cream-colour parchment, filled with neat and elegant flowing script detailing the events that were to occur this brightening. Projecting his voice above the chatter that was growing among the anxious contestants, he announced the plan for the brightening.
"It is with great pleasure that we announce the start of the Initiate Contests. In this first brightening of the tournaments, the contest will last roughly from mid-morning until late in the afternoon. I can say with great certainty that you, the audience gathered here to spectate this spectacle, will not be disappointed, for many of these young mages standing here before us have provent hemselves to be some of the brightest and more ingenious students I have come across. And this brightening, please allow them the pleasure of proving themselves to you."
The speaker paused momentarily, before continuing. A sheen of sweat was starting to form on his face, as the sun's harsh rays pierced through the passing clouds and warmed him.
"In this contest, the initiate mages from each of the seven spheres of arcana accepted in this city, shall compete against other initiate-level mages of the same sphere in tasks that are specific to their chosen sphere. Each competition of the different spheres will be adjudicated by the relevant Master Mages from the Facultie Arcana.
For Druidism, using the spell Detect, whoever can locate the creature placed within a thick stretch of woodland first wins.
For Elementalism, using the spell Elemental Orb, the object is to throw the orb as far as possible. Whoever can throw it the farthest wins.
For Mysticism, using the spell Awareness, the object of this particular competition is to sense where the illusion is before the rest of the opponents. Whoever finds the illusion first is the winner.
For Song, sing the spell Cinthera’s Accelerando. Each initiate will be paired with a partner. Playing the ballad, the object is for your partner to get to the finish line first.
For Sorcery, using the spell Open, the contestants will be presented with a locked box. The first to open the box and obtain what is inside is declared the winner.
For Thaumaturgy, we request the help of some members of the audience, whom we shall give a dose of poison. The Initiate Thaumaturgists will have to try and heal them. Rest assured, a trained thaumaturgist will be on hand to complete the healing should they fail.
As for Ikos, according to our records, we do not have enough Initiate Ikos mages to enter the competition, hence we shall have to do without the Ikos competition this year.
Now, after the winners of each sphere have been decided this brightening, there will be a final tournament held later on in the cycle to decide the overall winner of the Initiate level."
With the announcement done, horns were sounded, gongs gonged. The students were lined up, and marched off to different parts of the combat field according to their particular sphere.
OoC: I think I'll create a new thread. I don't really like having to read cluttered up threads. i.e. posts from all the different competitions in the same thread. Sorry.
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