Lightstar Family/Adaria/Roleplay 27

The Tournament of Ohnar West in Sasrhas

Green and...

"And your chosen colours, Lady Adaria?" asked the tournament official at the desk, in the process of signing her up for the event.

"Erm... Green!"

He waited for the second colour, but when nothing was forthcoming, the man prompted her.

"...and?"

"Oh, heh heh! Erm, black! Green and black," the girl nodded with a grin, which was slowly removed from her face at the official's frowning expression.

"Apologies, lady, but those have already been chosen. Please pick another pair."

"Aww... alright, how about green and white?"

He shook his head.

"Green and grey?"

He shook his head again.

"Green and blue?"

-headshake-

"Green and purple?"

-headshake-

"Green and magenta?"

"Lady, that's the same as purple, I'm afraid..."

"Argh! Green and..." She stopped herself from saying yellow, because she did not want to look like a lemon. "...darker green?"

"Well, traditionally the colours must be distinctively different--"

"Oh please please please? I do so adore green! And I'd look like a fruit matching it with red or yellow, and like a pumpkin matching it with orange! Pretty please, sir?"

"Well, I'm afraid those three combinations have already been taken, even if you wanted them, Lady Adaria. Green and darker green, you say? I suppose that can be arranged, though the shades must be noticeably different, you understand?"

"Yay! Thank you most kindly, good sir!"

As the official shook his head and finished penning in her entry, the girl skipped off to find her scribe/squire/punching bag.

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(Roleplay from Darien D'Arnaise)

"What do you mean green and darker green are already taken??"

The Baron was impatient, he hadn't had a drink in a few hours and his headache was returning.

"Just give me red, red and silver."

"Sir I dont know if we have silver?"

"Well make it you have three damned days."

The older man stalked off, stupid man... He went straight to the tent where the alcohol was held and was immidiatly offered a drink. He pondered, will any jousters be coming or is this going to be mostly swordsmen?

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Free Corn?

The young girl marveled at how quite a few nobles rushed back and forth between the various taverns to partake of the endless rounds of free drinks. Though she was not partial to beer or ale, preferring the fruity taste of wine, all of this excitement and bustle almost made her want to follow the drifting crowds of rowdy folks.

Then, Adaria's stomach reminded her that it had been a while since her last meal, so she headed off to a nearby food stand to see what was available. There were meat pies, turkey legs, mystery stew bowls, and... corn! Oblivious to the existing line of customers, she rushed to the front and pointed excitedly at the steaming cobs; the tip of her tongue poked out the side of her mouth and her eyes saw nothing but hot, yellow, buttery blissfulness.

People started booing at the girl, telling her to get in line like the rest of them, but she did not hear them. Finally, Adaria looked up into the vendor's frowning face and noticed his finger pointing at the end of the line. Pouting sadly with a ferocious blush, she nodded in resignation and began to trudge back.

A hand holding the corncob-on-a-stick suddenly thrust out in front of her body though, stopping the girl in her tracks. Her gaze moved from the hand, up the arm of the bright crimson sleeve, and finally met the eyes of a rather dashing fellow--most probably another nobleman attending the tournament. Grinning in delight, Adaria clapped her hands twice in excitement and thanked the gentleman for his kindness.

"Oh, why thank you! How nice of you, kind sir!"

As she reached into her coin purse to repay the man, he shook his head and proffered the corn again.

"Eat it while it's still hot, m'lady."

"Mmm, than-om-nom-anks!"

As the fellow noble turned back to pay the vendor and retrieve his own food, he found himself surrounded on three sides by minor noble ladies who had been farther back in line. They batted their eyelashes at the man and complimented his handsome attire, hoping to be similarly treated without having to wait in line.

He looked helplessly over at Adaria, who had been too busy eating to move away yet, and she giggled at his predicament.

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Cousins Reunite

They bumped into each other at the training grounds. Both began to ask the same question:

"What are you doing here?!"

After sharing a laugh and a hug, the Lightstar cousins ventured off in search of supper. Along the way, Xarnelf asked:

"So Little Ada, anything exciting happen so far?"

Blushing as she recalled the incident earlier in the day, the girl shrugged and replied with a grin:

"Oh, not really... just bunches of nobles buying drinks all around the past couple days! I never knew people drank so much at these events, heh heh."

"Ah, this is your first tournament, is it not?"

"Mmhms! I've watched a couple before as a child, but never attended... I doubt I'll last longer than the first round, anyway, but I'm not complaining, heh, what with delicious food, free training, such happy festivities, and all!"

"Indeed, tournaments usually provide a pleasant atmosphere in which to relax and rejoice, without having to worry about other... issues."

"Mm, say, are we all required to joust, Xarnie? It seems so scary! I can just see myself riding my horse the wrong way, or... even worse! Falling off before I get hit!"

"Hah, well, it truly is not such a daunting event, nor is it truly painful to receive a well-placed wooden lance, as long as your shield is positioned correctly to take the brunt of the strike. However, sometimes splinters can prove troublesome and annoying..."

"Eeep!"

"And, at least in the jousting, one is paired up with only a single other participant, whereas for the swordfighting..."

She looked over with growing fear as he paused for effect, before finishing.

"...it is often one huge melee, with every noble for himself. Or herself."

"Eeeeep! No way! I thought..." The girl furrowed her brows, trying to remember the last tournament she had watched, perhaps a decade ago. Slowly, a blurry picture of a large arena with many colorful knights came to mind. "Oh. Oh dear! I thought it was one-on-one! Waaaaaah, what did I sign up for? Is it too late to back out?"

Xarnelf chuckled and simply said:

"We can practice shortly after dawn, if you would like?"

"Errr... am I allowed to use two shields?"

The hero snorted in mirth.

"How would you hold your weapon, then?"

"Aww..."

"Mayhaps we can procure extra padding for you."

"Mm-kays, go easy on me please?"

Xarnelf merely snorted again, as the pair entered the tavern.

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Tournament Report

Welcome to the tournament in Sasrhas. 35 nobles from 6 realms paid their 15 gold entrance fee and visit the tournament grounds today to claim the winner's honours and 500 (gold) for swordfighting (100 for second place swordfighting) and 500 (gold) for jousting (100 for second place jousting).

This is a tournament of both, jousting and swordfight. Let's begin with the swords:

Round 1, 35 participants:
Gloria from Principality of Zonasa -beats- Cataryna from Principality of Zonasa
Ophelia from Ohnar West -beats- Alistair from Principality of Zonasa
Nico from Soliferum -beats- Mildain from Ohnar West
Lyndia from Arcaea -beats- Audrey from Ohnar West
David from Principality of Zonasa -beats- Delicia from Greater Aenilia
Xarnelf from Greater Aenilia -beats- Slade from Ohnar West
Tilted Brim from Ohnar West -beats- Bruiantt from Ohnar West
Eragon from Ohnar West -beats- Lisara from Soliferum
Shiro from Arcaea -beats- Danak' Dur from Ohnar West
Esme from Arcaea -beats- Iceberg from Ohnar West
Kees from Principality of Zonasa -beats- Lorst from Arcaea
Killian from Ohnar West -beats- Chiron from Soliferum
Santiago from Arcaea -beats- Adaria from Greater Aenilia
Kailyn from Arcaea -beats- Noah from Arcaea
Ulear from Arcaea -beats- David von from Arcaea
Johan from Principality of Zonasa -beats- Edmund from Ohnar West
Iksandros from Principality of Zonasa -beats- Wilson from Arcachon
Darien - wildcard

Round 2, 18 participants:
Santiago from Arcaea -beats- Darien from Ohnar West
Johan from Principality of Zonasa -beats- David from Principality of Zonasa
Kees from Principality of Zonasa -beats- Eragon from Ohnar West
Killian from Ohnar West -beats- Xarnelf from Greater Aenilia
Nico from Soliferum -beats- Shiro from Arcaea
Gloria from Principality of Zonasa -beats- Tilted Brim from Ohnar West
Kailyn from Arcaea -beats- Ulear from Arcaea
Iksandros from Principality of Zonasa -beats- Lyndia from Arcaea
Esme from Arcaea -beats- Ophelia from Ohnar West

Round 3, 9 participants:
Johan from Principality of Zonasa -beats- Santiago from Arcaea
Kees from Principality of Zonasa -beats- Killian from Ohnar West
Iksandros from Principality of Zonasa -beats- Gloria from Principality of Zonasa
Esme from Arcaea -beats- Kailyn from Arcaea
Nico - wildcard

Round 4, 5 participants:
Iksandros from Principality of Zonasa -beats- Kees from Principality of Zonasa
Esme from Arcaea -beats- Nico from Soliferum
Johan - wildcard

Semifinal round:
Johan from Principality of Zonasa -beats- Esme from Arcaea
Iksandros - wildcard

Final Round:
Iksandros from Principality of Zonasa -beats- Johan from Principality of Zonasa
Winner: Iksandros

In the second part of the tournament, the traditional jousting contest is being held:

Round 1, 35 participants:
Eragon from Ohnar West -beats- Edmund from Ohnar West 2 to 1
Darien from Ohnar West -beats- Wilson from Arcachon 2 to 1
Lyndia from Arcaea -beats- Esme from Arcaea 2 to 1
Gloria from Principality of Zonasa -beats- David from Principality of Zonasa 3 to 0
Ophelia from Ohnar West -beats- Noah from Arcaea 2 to 1
Iksandros from Principality of Zonasa -beats- Mildain from Ohnar West 3 to 0
Danak' Dur from Ohnar West -beats- Kailyn from Arcaea 3 to 0
Chiron from Soliferum -beats- Iceberg from Ohnar West 3 to 0
Ulear from Arcaea -beats- Delicia from Greater Aenilia 2 to 1
Alistair from Principality of Zonasa -beats- Kees from Principality of Zonasa 2 to 1
Nico from Soliferum -beats- Johan from Principality of Zonasa 3 to 0
Shiro from Arcaea -beats- Lorst from Arcaea 2 to 1
Cataryna from Principality of Zonasa -beats- Santiago from Arcaea 3 to 0
Xarnelf from Greater Aenilia -beats- Tilted Brim from Ohnar West 3 to 0
Lisara from Soliferum -beats- Audrey from Ohnar West 3 to 0
Killian from Ohnar West -beats- David von from Arcaea 2 to 1
Bruiantt from Ohnar West -beats- Slade from Ohnar West 3 to 0
Adaria - wildcard

Round 2, 18 participants:
Nico from Soliferum -beats- Shiro from Arcaea 3 to 0
Iksandros from Principality of Zonasa -beats- Gloria from Principality of Zonasa 3 to 0
Alistair from Principality of Zonasa -beats- Cataryna from Principality of Zonasa 3 to 0
Darien from Ohnar West -beats- Chiron from Soliferum 2 to 1
Adaria from Greater Aenilia -beats- Eragon from Ohnar West 2 to 1
Killian from Ohnar West -beats- Lyndia from Arcaea 2 to 1
Ophelia from Ohnar West -beats- Lisara from Soliferum 3 to 0
Danak' Dur from Ohnar West -beats- Ulear from Arcaea 3 to 0
Xarnelf from Greater Aenilia -beats- Bruiantt from Ohnar West 3 to 0

Round 3, 9 participants:
Iksandros from Principality of Zonasa -beats- Ophelia from Ohnar West 3 to 0
Darien from Ohnar West -beats- Killian from Ohnar West 3 to 0
Alistair from Principality of Zonasa -beats- Nico from Soliferum 3 to 0
Xarnelf from Greater Aenilia -beats- Danak' Dur from Ohnar West 3 to 0
Adaria - wildcard

Round 4, 5 participants:
Darien from Ohnar West -beats- Alistair from Principality of Zonasa 3 to 0
Iksandros from Principality of Zonasa -beats- Xarnelf from Greater Aenilia 3 to 0
Adaria - wildcard

Semifinal round:
Iksandros from Principality of Zonasa -beats- Adaria from Greater Aenilia 2 to 1
Darien - wildcard

Final Round:
Iksandros from Principality of Zonasa -beats- Darien from Ohnar West 3 to 0
Winner: Iksandros

That was the tournament in Sasrhas. Congratulations to the winners and to all participants.