Winter Games Information and Schedule

[Head Moderator]

Saturday, January 24 - Saturday, January 31
ALL GAMES MUST BE SUBMITTED BY 5pm (EST) on Saturday, January 31.
Nothing will be accepted after that time.

The Winter Games are celebrated throughout Arith, in various ways. Each kingdom has their own special games and celebrations. It is a time of festivity even in the smallest of villages, so please enjoy the week no matter where you are located in all of Arith!

[Everyone can participate no matter what SL you are part of, I do not want to leave anyone out so this ruling reflects that! Enjoy!]

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The Games
The following games can be done at any point during the week, head to the Arts and Entertainment - OH Winter Games, and enjoy!

[All logs should be sent to the person in charge of each game ONLY. It is listed along with the rules (INFORMATION). Please be sure to label your logs correctly, with the game name, date, list of participants (character name AND SN), proctor and winner/s should be included as a header for each of your game logs. XP for activities will be given when the games has ended. Be sure your subject line says what type of activity is included.]

Arcane Duels: For those with Magical or Psionic Affinity, compete against each other with your magic!
[Send to: swordofatrophy]

First Prize: 15XP, 5,000gp, 1 Reputation, Enhanced Wand of Ice (2d5)(10 Charges)
Maereth (lurkerinshade)
Second Prize: 10XP, 2,500gp, .5 Reputation, Wand of Ice (2d3)(10 Charges)
Crux (howlingember)
Third Prize: 5XP, 1,000gp, Wand of Ice (2d3)(10 Charges)
TIE - Ella (aphoticfrenzy) and Vyce (swordofatrophy)



Sword and Shield Duels: One on one duels, weapons provided if necessary.
[Send to: iyieldtonone]

First Prize: 15XP, 5,000gp, 1 Reputation, Heavy Steel Shield (+5 DEF)
TIE = GarThog (mightygarthog) and Brendan (thelunarbeacon)
Second Prize: 10XP, 2,500gp, .5 Reputation, Heavy Wooden Shield (+3 DEF)
Kristoph (howlingember)
Third Prize: 5XP, 1,000gp, Light Wooden Shield (+1 DEF)



Wrestling: Wrestling events date back to Arith's ancient times.
[Send to: rageofnocturne]

First Prize: 15XP, 5,000gp, 1 Reputation, Greater Armlets of Escape (+5)
^{Armlets of Escape are worn high on the arm and give a boost to Escape Checks.}
Second Prize: 10XP, 2,500gp, .5 Reputation, Armlets of Escape (+3)
^{Armlets of Escape are worn high on the arm and give a boost to Escape Checks.}
Third Prize: 5XP, 1,000gp

NO PARTICIPATION



Marksmanship: Throwing knives, arrows, axes, pistols can you be the best?
[Send to: tesarikfive]

First Prize: 15XP, 5,000gp, 1 Reputation, Obsidian Marksmanship Band Severius (stiliborndawn)
^{This black band fits onto your ranged weapon, and allows you to strike just a bit more true, giving a +1 to all your marksmanship rolls.}
Second Prize: 10XP, 2,500gp, .5 Reputation, Composite Longbow - Ella (aphoticfrenzy)
Third Prize: 5XP, 1,000gp, Longbow - TIE Crux (howlingember) and Egan (abandonedsyn)



Snowball Fight: Make the snowballs, and then have it out between the group! SPLAT!
[Send to: aruniceuphony]

First Prize: 10XP, 5,000gp - GarThog (mightygarthog)
Second Prize: 5XP, 1,000gp - Crux Vel'nesst (howlingember)
Third Prize: 2XP, 500gp - n/a



Ice Skating Races: The ponds in the colder parts of Arith are frozen over, grab your skates and race across the ice!
[Send to: stiliborndawn]

First Prize: 10XP, 5,000gp, 1 Reputation, Golden Skate Award
Second Prize: 5XP, 1,000gp, .5 Reputation, Silver Skate Award
Third Prize: 2XP, 500gp, Bronze Skate Award

Unknown



Drunken Darts: Come in from the cold, have a few drinks, and then show your skill at the dartboard!
[Send to: badgersrage]

First Prize: 10XP, 5,000gp, Ice Tankard - Georg (georgpryme)
Second Prize: 5XP, 1,000gp, Ice Mug
Third Prize: 2XP, 500gp, Ice Cup



Badge Competition: How many achievement badges can you earn in one week's time? Badges must be earned this week, you cannot use logs and receipts that are not dated from the week of the Games!
[Send to: badgersrage]

Top Winner: 15,000gp, 2 Reputation 

n/a

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Other Activities

Bardic Circle: A literary activity. Join our bardic circle and submit your poem, song or short story.
[Message Board Activity]



Winter Biathlon: Combining skiing and marksmanship, this is a harrowing task of skill and endurance!
[Proctor: tesarikone / Pamela]

First Prize: 15XP, 5,000gp, 1 Reputation, Biathlon Gold Cup - Bowen (psionicwanderer)
Second Prize: 10XP, 2,500gp, .5 Reputation, Biathlon Silver Cup - Alluvia (tesarikone)
Third Prize: 5XP, 1,000gp, Biathlon Bronze Cup - Cyrus (rageofnocturne)



Mountaineering Quest: A very special quest will be held, where everyone involved is having to climb their way up a very high and icy mountain!
[DM: tesarikone / Pamela]

Participants:
*GarThog (mightygarthog)
*Raufak (raufakagnarsson)
*Georg (georgpryme)
*Warren (tesarikfive)
Celeste (gemmedwings)
*Gabriel (rageofnocturne)
*Wolfgang (howlingember)

*Made it to the top!!



Polar Bear Swim: Find a cold icy river, lake, or even the sea and go for a swim. Some say it's quite invigorating!
[Can be done at any time, as a suggested activity to spark roleplay.]



Winter Gauntlet Run: Run the gauntlet, with winter activity based 'rooms'!
Leader: badgersrage

Participants:
GarThog (mightygarthog)
Badger (badgersrage)
Cyrus (rageofnocturne)
Ella (aphoticfrenzy)
Lirretyn (tesarikone)
Severius (stiliborndawn)
Errol (mightygarthog)
Ferret (autumnchrysalis)
Olan (swordofatrophy)
Georg (georgpryme)



Frost Giant Challenge: The giant is waiting for those brave enough to challenge him!
Leader: badgersrage

Frost Giant Wins!

Participants:
GarThog (mightygarthog)
Sessa (tesarikone)
Severius (stiliborndawn)
Vyce (swordofatrophy)