Post by Head Moderator on Jul 12, 2013 21:01:04 GMT -5
Saturday, July 27th - Saturday, August 3rd
Everyone is invited to the tournament grounds in Navahla, Sarkotos for the annual Midsummer Games! Not only do we have plenty in store for those of you that enjoy a bit of action, but we've got lots of other things planned as well! No matter who you are, or what you do, you'll find something to attract your fancy in our Midsummer Games. And, at the end of the week of games we will be having a Barn Dance!
The Games
The following games can be done at any point during the week, just find someone (or more), head to the tournament grounds, and enjoy!
[All logs should be sent to the person in charge of each game. It is listed along with the rules (board link here). Please be sure to label your logs correctly, the game name, date, list of participants and winners should be included as a header for each of your game logs.]
Wand Duels: Grab your choice of wands provided, find an opponent, and battle it out.
[Send to: nobilisarcanus]
Sword & Shield Duels: One on one duels, weapons provided if necessary.
[Send to: ascendingaria]
Watermelon Seed Spitting: A classic summer game.
[Send to: notrueform]
Jousting: Horses, armor, shields, lances all provided.
[Send to: temptofblack]
Sailboat Races: Get out on the lake, and catch the wind!
[Send to: notrueform]
Marksmanship: Throwing knives, arrows, axes, can you be the best?
[Send to: notrueform]
Wrestling: Wrestling events date back to ancient times of Arith.
[Send to: tesarikone]
Weightlifting: How strong do you really think you are?
[Send to: tesarikone]
Other Activities
For the artistic folk, there's a number of activities and competitions you can submit to, and win prizes! Some other activities will be held on certain nights, such as the dungeon crawl pentathlon and the Midsummer Stakes Horse Race!
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: tesarikone]
Bardic Circle: A literary activity. Join our bardic circle and submit your poem, song or short story.
[Message Board Activity]
Treehouse Design Competition: Build the coolest treehouse around!
[Message Board Activity]
Summer Madness Raffle: Each raffle ticket costs 50gp, win some amazing (and not so amazing) things!
[Send to: ashtonlocke]
Midsummer Stakes Horse Race: Giddyup and win the prize!
[Send to: tesarikone]
Dungeon Crawl Pentathlon: Includes the Long Jump, Javelin Throw, Swimming, Foot Race & Discus Throw.
[tesarikone]
-----Special Events by Day----------------------------------
Saturday--July 27th
Dungeon Crawl Pentathlon @ 9pm EST
Contact: tesarikone
Sunday--28th
Game Night: Wand Duels @ 9pm EST
Contact: scaleschange
Monday--29th
Game Night: Jousting and Sword & Shield Duels @ 9pm EST
Contact: tesarikone
Tuesday--30th
Summer Themed Quest @ 9pm EST
Contact: tesarikone
Wednesday--31st
Sailboat Races and Watermelon Spitting Contest @ 9pm EST
Contact: notrueform
Thursday--August 1st
Game Night: Midsummer Stakes Horse Race @ 9pm EST
Contact: tesarikone
Friday--2nd
Game Night: Weightlifting & Wrestling @ 9pm (EST)
Contact: tesarikone
Saturday--3rd
Midsummer Barn Dance @ 10:00pm EST
We are going to end our Midsummer Festival with a barn dance, so bring your dancing shoes! Raffle prizes will be drawn and given here!
Prizes will be awarded at this time.
Contact: tesarikone, ashtonlocke