Sho Minazuki

Silver Gate Academy - Tournament of the Long Hall [Accepting New Players]

Bumping this up. Due to unexpected circumstances it seems this will continue to accept new players.

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Saito Souji

Aluvera - Camp

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"Well, if there is any salt available to us, could you please start preserving them? I can help should you need it later. If that doesn't work, I think smoking is a thing people do too, and we can definitely get a fire going for that", he said, though he would have no idea how to get a fire for smoking. Someone else might have to help with that. He set down the last of the fish before he would get about to his own business.

As things settled on return to camp, he was trying to hang his coat to see if he could dry it, removing the gunk by hand wasn't difficult, though unpleasant. There wasn't much in way in the camp itself to wash it or wipe it clean either. Fortunately the inside of it was dry, meaning it wasn't soaked through at least. He was soon approached by Yu who recommended maybe taking it to a river.

"That sounds like a better idea, in that case I shall soon be back", he said. He wasted little time in taking that recommendation, taking it from it's hanging spot before heading off towards the aforementioned river.

Unconcerned with the affairs of others at this time he did steal a glance around the camp, seeing a little cat, struggling in the arms of Kokoma.

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Saito Souji

Aluvera - Camp

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Upon return to camp, he had already set about putting down the fish and setting them in an orderly manner. They had managed to come back with a combination of some small to medium-sized fish, and two very large fish, perhaps the size of an arm or a bit more. As he began to settle he removed his coat, which was also similarly covered in the lake slime from the creature they had encountered.

"Yes, me too, although just the coat. It seems the rest of me is fine", he added on.

"Furthermore, I think we may have a bit too much fish. Do we have the means to preserve any leftovers for later?", his inquiry was sound. Assuming food here now perished like real life, then this would be a legitimate concern, and could save them energy from needing to find food later down the line.

Should he find his coat be able to be tended to he would sit down and examine his blade. Though it was not used in any extent earlier, he wondered if the changes to their landscape also affected his weapons. Durability was a function of the game, but it was really just a gauge and didn't really show visuals of any kind. But how about now he wondered.

Silver Gate Academy [Accepting New Players]

Arcture

Thursday, June 16th 20XX

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The festival was in full swing were one to make their way down the main road, and into the square. Pop up stalls and street performances littered the roads, with visitors from far and wide coming to see them. One could peruse the local specialties such as crystal apples a popular festival confectionary made from unique blue crystals similar to sugar, coating an apple, the very popular sweet cream and fruit sweetloaf sandwiches, or try something out in the provinces of the country like the rainbow pie, originating from a region with rich and sweet fruits prepared carefully to preserve their wide variety of colours. Surely, sweets were not the only food on offer here? True, there was also the boar sausage on a stick, fried herb and butter bread (or garlic bread), and of course, cheese covered sweet potatoes.

This was however a festival, meaning there would be more than just good food. There were street performers, such as singers, magicians using their talents to entertain crowds, plays re-enacting Arcture's most popular stories including that of the festival's namesake, sword dancers, and even dancers from Gran Harenae of the exotic sort. More than street performers were some other events and areas, like the petting zoo full of some wonderful and adorable local wildlife, like a small dog with what appeared to be stubby legs, a giant tail, and rabbit ears, or a somewhat unique looking sheep the size of a cat with tiny curled horns and enough wool to appear as a ball. Apparently they were popular pets. Other events included raffles and giveaways, showcases of rare items, storytelling using a magical projector, and contests for artistic skills of various kinds.

There was truly, no shortage of things to do here. Stores that were open as per normal would of course, remain open. Book stores, weapon stores, clothing stores, stores selling little trinkets, bags, and fine jewellery, and so on and so forth.

Of course, as the announcer had said before, if one wished to watch the contestants today they would have to go out the front gates, and upon doing so would be greeted by large crowds around numerous raised platforms where people were doing battle. Contestants had two chances to make it into the next stage of the tournament. They all were required to win two bouts with randomly picked opponents, but the moment they lost two they would be eliminated in the preliminaries, so they were allowed leeway to lose once, but once more and they were out. The crowds were mainly here to see the popular contenders, ones people already knew about, which consisted a lot of the students from Garadin or Alladore, and so onlookers would be concentrated to only those stages for now.

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Saito Souji

Aluvera - Lake on the Outskirts

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By the time the two were running from the lakeside, disappearing beyond the trees, Saito had in his hands large stacks of fish, all held by the tail. Some of which had been pierced in a place, as Saito had pierced them with his blade to end their struggling. It was an impressive haul, even ignoring the the bountiful quantity that had laid untouched. Still, it did not seem they should be returning here anytime soon. If the rules of this world were turning for the realistic, then other monsters may be attracted to the possibility of easy food very soon.

"I'm sure this is more than enough. I hope you won't make a habit of this either", he remarked towards Sefira, as the two trotted down the way they came.

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Ah right my account is back now. DM me thr discord again.

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@PKMNB0Y My discord at the moment is not under my control anymore. Please ignore it and warn everyone else of it.

Silver Gate Academy [Accepting New Players]

Arcture - Royal Palace Gwenovyra Ardens - The Long Hall

Thursday, June 16th 20XX

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The Royal Palace of Arcture, also known as Gwenovyra Ardens, stands atop the hill in Arcture. The perfect place for royalty to look over their population. It's massive walls hold not only the palace and the palace grounds, but also various small estates owned by affluent members of the Order of Knights, who normally use these estates when they are on business within Arcture. The gardens of the grounds as one might find is flourishing, constantly guarded and maintained by mages who wield their magicks to keep some of the queen's favourite flora in bloom throughout all the seasons.

Today the crowds of Arcture shuffle onto the palace grounds, and then into the Long Hall, for which the famous tournament was known for. Those walking up to the palace through the city would note that it appeared as if festivities were about to enter full swing. A certain atmosphere of anticipation bubbling underneath all of the seemingly busy citizenry. As one may find a spot in the Long Hall they would look upon a gathering of knights and royalty stood atop a stage set in the centre. It was close enough that the large double doors behind it would not be blocked.

Among the people on stage were also what one might assume be staff, there were some others who were familiar too based on their uniforms, such as a large bearded man dressed in the Adventurer's Guild uniform, albeit a bit more regal than usual, and another who seemed to be present was... Kreydon Ashcroft. He was accompanied by a young lady with short hair. One could assume she was his wife, but their interactions seemed to suggest otherwise.

The large man of the Adventurer's Guild took his fist to his mouth and coughed, before standing up onto stage. He raised both his large arms to capture the audience's attention, and with a booming voice aided by magic,

"Welcome one and all to the Tournament of the Long Hall! I, Marcus Enghart, am your host for this year's most exciting event! This tournament borne from one of our most hot-blooded and popular knight stories has come a long way, from the earliest melee tournaments, to the full-fledged festival it is today! Showcasing the realm's very best in an annual high prestige tournament! And this year it takes yet another step forward! Not only will we see the best of the realm, but we shall also bear witness to the future best! That's right! You've all heard the news by now I'm sure! This year we shall also be running the Students Division!"

There was a murmur of excitement. This, compounded with the talk of Silver Gate and it's presence has caused some stir of excitement. Will they get to see some techniques and fighters from the other world? Such a prospect was exciting for many of the regular folk here who despite living moments away from the portal, may never be allowed to walk through.

"Is that some excitement I hear?! Of course it is! The talents of Garadin, Alladore, and even Silver Gate are a sight to behold! And we would like more people to see it! Over the next week, amidst the excitement of the festival we shall see both the best! And the best of tomorrow! A double danger combination! There will be no shortage of action this year! Preliminaries will start later today just outside the gates on the Elbern Plains, and will be ongoing until the evening or until all participants have been decided! These preliminary rounds are also for public viewing, so I invite all to come by and take a look! With the conclusion of this announcement we shall be going into the opening ceremony, and then this festival shall go into full swing!" There was a loud cheer and even some people throwing up some confetti. Some examination would show some guardsmen begrudgingly holding baskets of it.

"With some words from our King Markovic Reyvonsky Arcture II, we shall be under way", the large man stepped aside to show an almost equally large man, identifiably of royalty with his regalia and crown. He had a short, straight beard, and such stern eyes one could feel his piercing gaze from the other end of the hall.

"Like our knights of eld, and the knight who defended this very spot, I would hope all fight with honor, dignity, and a competitive spirit. My people of Arcture, let this week be that of celebration for our glory, and our strength".

The hall reverbated with the cheers of all who were in attendance, and the confetti was in full swing. The king was already walking away as people celebrated, and some even endeavored to leave early for some of the popular stores and stalls. The festival had begun.

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Saito Souji

Aluvera - Lake on the Outskirts

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Assuming the blinding tactic worked he already had it in his mind they weren't here to fight a large monster.

"Gather up what fish you can and dash. If it starts seeing again I'll hold it back", he responded, lowering his blade. He began wiping away some of the slime mixed with straight up lake water, then quickly turned to the area around them, just laden with fish from the earlier display.

"Even if we only take back no more than several fish it'll still be more than enough for a meal", of course... More would be nice, they'd only have to preserve them, assuming this was no longer a game at least. He set about grabbing whatever fish he could, mainly the biggest ones, and the ones that squirmed he would pierce with his katana to still them before retrieving them. It seems whatever spell the young lady cast, it struck quite deep. There were some... Impressively large fish here, ones that would only be found rather deep.

Silver Gate Academy [Accepting New Players]

Arcture - Adventurer's Guild Hall

Tuesday, June 14th 20XX

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"Of course not, what am I-", the hunter-like man doubled back realizing what he had heard was not what he expected to hear. He almost flinched as he looked back in surprise.

"Say what? Ya gotta be jokin', not only do ya claim to know some, but yer also willin' to teach it?", he put his hand upon his hat and tilted it in thought as he stood up straight.

"Well, unless yer pullin' me leg, no reason ta say no. Name's Volardo, not about to pass on a chance ta expand my skills. Fine, if ya ain't playin', grab that paper and take it to the desk", the request was simple enough. Far as this young man was concerned, it'd be on the Strigidae if he was just playing. There was not a single bit of religious implement on the young boy, and generally anyone who trained with the Indrae would have at least something. Still, considering the clothes of the others who he was with, perhaps they were the "otherworlders" he'd been hearing so much about lately... And that this Strigidae had visited that world too.