Day 1: Qualifying Heat
Participants:
Natural: Aavran, Wade, Mae, Annwyn
Rook: Tennibrook Balmossie, Varis
Mephos: Tul`Ravien, Jaescin, Rida Cherryglade
Wade strolls up to where the race start line was set: the sun gleams on the altered armor he wore; he had streamlined and lightened it for maximum speed.. he would attempt to press his sole advantage... Wade checks and rechecks, making sure he didn't forget anything when he went from combat to flight configuration.
Allivia glances about the crowd as she finds a nice spot to sit a wistful sort of expression on her face, most of the onlookers were excited and jubilent and she could surely understand why but for herself this was an event that brought a mixture of wonderful and horrible emotions. Not that she was about to miss it of course "Come now dear stop being so lazy and get up there" the crow perched before her looking as if it was giving some unheard argument "Fine. Ok, we can leave whenever you like, I hear the wind walkers will be racing next..." and that seemed to do it the stubborn bird deciding it best to go along with the white wing, lifting into the air offering the ice witch a fuller view of the day's events.
Mae had just enjoyed her bath and Aavran and was preparing herself for the race that would come. She had brushed her hair and put it up. Making a nice bun with some of her blonde locks lose. Some googles on her head that she could use during her flight to protect her eyes as this was about speed. She would then put on a sexy black tight catsuit that was like a second skin [https://imgur.com/0e9xY9F] and grabs the bottle of black rum and takes a sip as she looked over her shoulder to Aavran. A grin and a teasing look in her eyes. ¨So..are you ready?¨ She asked him as she was ready to go.
Wade stretches... he flew every day but unless it was like the brawl with the cannibals, wade doesnt often push his limits.. but today he threw them all in the trash... he focuses on the course, the path itll take.. green eyes go over what he can see of it, but mostly its the mental preparing to break the bones of what he knows in order to win
Rida sat straddled atop of anthemis the pearl white mephos with his forest green frills towering proudly at the starting line his wings folded along his sides and his head held high as she sat atop the special made halfling sized saddle that had been crafted for her once upon a time... She was to her knowladge the first of her kin to have mastarerd riding a mephos... not the last per say but the first all the same and she sat confidently upon her companions back leaning back with her gray skirt spilling out along her dancers legs and her forest green jacket barely buttoned exposing much of the white blouse beneath and her freckled bust at that... She was smilling a whide freckled grinn as the energy of the competition was infectious that was for sure... But despite the building nerves the halfling bard was humming a merry tune and tapping a rythm out with a set of castanets in one hand.
Varis makes his way to the starting point of the race. The dark skinned moriel male wore his white rook gear and walks with Bird Brains, his unbonded rook, and talks to him as thy move to get thre. Once there, Varis hangs back from everyone, seeing evryone arriving for the race and smiles as he sees those he knows. He thn turns to bird brains and talks to him some more, petting his head and body as he checks to make sure the saddle was on correctly.
Wade shakes his tails out castinf Fur Armor, the fur lays flat and seems to.. melt together forming a slick, aerodynamic stream..he moves them up, down, and them splays them. though he was wingless he had the ability to turn well because his tails could be turned together or separately to adjust his trajectory.. nodding, he makes a last few mental checks and snaps the visor of his helmet down and casts Pressurize and then takes his mark on the race line. Wade Kneels. <Roshari Vulpani> Trieste, I beseech of you now that today to grant upon me, you eternal servant and soldier, the gift of speed. May today give tou the glory and recognition that is in lacking."
Aavran had of course enjoyed the company of Mae, luckily he had gotten enough time to recover afterwards to prepare for the contest. The magi hadn’t dressed up for this, just his usual outfit as this was far more about skill than about flying speed, but he had to say that Mae looked like quite the distraction for the contest, but he wasn’t all too worried. The goddess always watched over him, so he was sure he would be doing quite well. Then again, if Mae was to win the contest that might be much better for his luck later tonight.
Jaed`Tenassa found a seat among the crowd in the stands. Several of her friends were in this race, and she was very excited to see them. As nervous as she was to be with so many people at once, she knew she wanted to come because she'd never witnessed an aerial race in her life.
Tennibrook will be riding her rook mount, Jilbo, and has five spears on her back, ready to throw at their targets in this race. She gives Jaed a friendly hug when she sees her in the stands, and says a prayer for victory in the match.
Mae would walk down towards the race once Aavran was ready as well. Her hips swaying as it was just her walk. Well it was about skill but also about speed. She would look around for a moment and she would see Wade. She waved towards him and then she saw Varis which she gave a wink. She would find a spot with some space and she would start to stretch herself and her wings. She looked at Aavran. ¨So..what do I get from you when I beat you hmm?¨ She teased him as she starts to stretch herself.
Jaed`Tenassa wished Tenni good luck and grinned at her friend. "You'll do fine!"
Rida would cotninue humming her tune whilst she gently brushed a hand along Anthemis neck following the frills giving him a good scratching as she grinned at him "such a handsome stud hmm?" she teased him a bit but he would puff out his chest in his pridefull way all the same soaking in the atention "mmm going to show them whats for no? show them what the two of us can do..." She would then continue the humming whilst weaving some of her bardic magic into the tune... casting a spell just to highten her sences a bit make her more alert... (enchanted evening)
Wade rises and shifts his left foot side to side, grinding into the earth. hands gently come to the ground and silver, yellow and red sparks arc just before his fingers touch the earth.
Varis smiles to Bird Brains and pats him ontop of the head aftr making sure the pair would be safe. He didn't enroll to win, he just wanted to fly. Varis was never one for compitions. If he won, he won. If he didn't, at least he tried, and who woudln't want to try with a wonderful rook he had been trainin gwith. "Don't worry, Bird Brains. It'll be fun." He said to his bird, seeing Mae wink at him, and him grinning back to hr and winking back to hr beefor looking down at Bird Brains. "Just don't try to make me fall off of you. If you do so, we're both going dow nand this tim I'll land on you. Got it?" He asked th bird, gtting th spears onto his back know that Bird Brains was ready.
Aavran grinned at Mae. “I believe you will already get enough for winning this thing. So perhaps you would have to offer me something for letting you win.” He said with a wink, having a certain outfit with a certain collar in mind, but then it seemed it was time to get ready for the actual racing.
Tul`Ravien made his way to the appointed location for the start of the race. The barbarian cut an intimidating and imposing figure with his hulking, muscled figure draped in a heavy cloak of grey wolf fur that fell open to reveal the battle harness cinched across his bare chest with a wide leather baldric that featured that strange 'symbol' at the buckle. It was the starburst of the All Seeing Eye, gleaming and ornately carved from polished metal with a large sapphire gem mounted in the middle. His legs and feet were adorned in soft, supple leather breeches trimmed with more of that deep grey wolf fur. His long dark hair was unruly and untamed pulled back into a loose knot at the back of the thick mane. He paused to look at the other competitors before turning his focus inward to mentally prepare for the race.
Wade nods. "Reborn ready. Lets light the night."
Annwyn rolled her neck a bit, preparing herself for the flight, though she arched a brow at Wade at his choice of words.
Pipistrelle was there, of course, sitting in the audience, a big grin on her face, waiting for the events to start!
Nighthawke emerged out in front os everyone in attendance... The 6'2" tall General turned and looked at everyone...
Jaescin leans down towards the head of the 'loaner' mephros that he was given to participate in this competition. "Listen," he said to the majestic beast of flying, a hand reaching up to wipe the sweat from the jungle heat off his brow, "... I want this to be a start to a good and wholesome relationship... if you fuck me and throw me off... I know where you live..." He gave the mephos a firm pat of encouragement, "... good talk."
<+Nighthawke> People of Belariath!! Welcome to House Dethsiris's Aerial Air Race!! It is our hope that youwill enjoy a fun time here rooting for you favorite Riders and Flyersas they compete against each other for Title, Prestige. Not to mention Prizes and to see who will be crowned Grand Champion!! The best of the best!! We are also happy to announce that the Talented Callie of Callista's Vulpine Cuisine will be serving her 34th banquet for everyone here so come and enjoy great food and drink while we watch our flyers impress us with their feats of flying skill.... May you all have a great time and thank you all for attending... The Race will start shortly...
Tenni smiles at Jaed, and then climbs aboard Jilbo, casting Feather Fall as her only magical 'enhancement' for this match. She wants to assure that if she falls, it won't be a fatal one. She sees Wade, the dalca'vulpine Musha Villa of her acquaintance, praying, and she gives him a respectful bow.
Jaed`Tenassa grinned at her friend, but also at Nighthawke who couldn't possibly see her where she was. But she would root excitedly for Tenni and Wade.
Wade chuckles. well, it would be an interesting day. he gives Tennibrook a respectful nod..but under that shiny, funky helmet he had his game face on...
Mae would chuckle from the words of Aavran and shakes her head. ¨Oh? Are you planning to let me win?¨ She teased him as she stretches herself some more. ¨Think I won´t kick your ass otherwise? Hmm?¨ She looked back at the other competitors. Well..It was going to be exciting. Then her blue eyes shifted to Nighthawke as he started his announcement. She would listen to him while stretching. She wanted this.. Those prices..perfect for her! It could help her with her keep and of course..extra money..clothing and jewelry were alway´s nice. She couldn´t help it. She liked luxery!
Jaescin looks to either side of him before the competition begins, storm-grey gaze falling on a number of familiar faces either in the line up or in the stands. A tap of two fingers to his head to Tennibrook, "Lady Balmossie," A nod of greeting given, "Good luck."
Tul`Ravien looked up from his thoughtful meditation and turned his sapphire gaze towards the unbonded Mephos that had been provided. After a moment of consideration he approached one of the beasts slowly and reached out to smooth a hand against its side in silent greeting with a slow nod of his head.
Annwyn rolled her eyes a little, offering the pair a languid smile. "That assumes either of you will win, darlings," She teased to Mae and Aavran alike. "But I do enjoy seeing the bravado."
Varis stood next to his rook as Nighthawke made the announcement, and he looked to his rook. "I promisee to feed you after this. Don't try to kill me."
Rida had her enchanted ring with both fly and feather fall if necesary but she didnt feel a need to use it right out of the gate instead she simply sat there humming her melody as she and Anthemis basked in the dethsiris sun... They had flown there often now back and forth between the guzzler and the portals and further then that as well... probably having circled most of the djungle many times and today a was a excelent day for flying... She did look about at her competition briefly... She feelt rather confident actualy... they were all in different categories after all and well the other mephos flyers seemed green to her... whilst Rida and Anthemis had been flying for quite some time trained by Callie and well she was a veteran. "we got this..."
<+Nighthawke> The first competitor competing in the Open Air Class is Admiral Aavran representing House Dethsisis!
Mae would chuckle at Annwyn. ¨Well we shall see dear who will win.¨ She chuckles some more and once she heared the announcement of Aavran. She would quickly kiss the lips of Aavran and gave him a cute sweet smile. ¨Goodluck handsome.¨ She gave him a wink and a little pet on his ass and then a applause as he was announced.
Aavran was armed with a bow and a quiver with five arrows. One shot for each temple would be a challenging thing, but most Magi were quite capable with ranged attacks. Sadly Aavran had practised far more with his mithril rapier, considering himself quite the adventurer, but hopefully this was something that came natural to him. As he saw the temple of Adenver he prepared his bow, and released the arrow at the optimal moment. The arrow flew, travelled closer to the target and then got swooped by the wind, causing him to miss the target. He doubted people with spears would have this issue. He tried to see how Mae would do with her shot, but he wasn’t allowed to hover so it was challenging to keep his eyes on the beautiful Torian that was his.
<+Nighthawke> "Our second competitor competing in the Open Air Class is Maestro Annwyn, representing House Dethsiris!"
Annwyn spread her wings launching herself into the air. She was a deft flier, her wings almost glittering with amethyst light as she cut through the air. She drew back on her bow as she neared the temple of AdenVer, loosing as she drew near but not stopping - a glance given, hissing as her shot missed the mark as well. No time to linger, though. She continued on, flying after Aavran toward the next target.
"'Lady Balmossie'?" Tennibrook replies to Jaescin. "Why are we back to 'vizhra'? Call me Tenni, hon. And best of luck to you, as well."
<+Nighthawke> Our third competitor competing in the Mephos Class is Jaescin, Overseer of Treasury, House Dethsiris!!!
Jaescin and his mephos took to the air with a swiftness. The human glanced at Aavran and the others that could manage flight without the assistance of rook or mephos. What that must be like, he would wonder as he closed in on the first target. And clearly did not focus on the right thing quickly or long enough as his arm flung the spear out at the target as the weapon shot past the mark.
<+Nighthawke> Our forth competitor in the Open Air Class is Mae, Master of the Skull of House Dethsiris!!!!
Mae would hear her name and she wold take the bow and quiver and put the goggles on. She could do this. She takes a deep breath and then her eyes filled with some darkness as her grin turned into more devious grin. ¨Let´s do this!¨ She would then spread her black wings and leap in the sky. Flying as fast as she could, Making speed by gliding as well and once she got by the first temple Adenver, she would focus, aim and shoot. She hits! She grins wider and then she speeds herself towards the second target. Great start!
<+Nighthawke> Our fifth competitor competing in the Mephos class is Rida Cherryglade! Hirophant of Gaea !!!!!!
Rida would peak up when she was anounced and she would grinn "hear that Anthemis?" she would whisper and then she would press her heals into his side "lets go show them what we can do.." and with that they took to the sky her mephos spreading his massive white iridecent wings and taking of into the sky the first spear grasped in Ridas hand as she broguht him in to a straight path towards Adenvar temple... But it seemed that she had been a bit to eager as when they got close and she feelt the weight of that spear she chucked it far to hard! over componsating and sending it flying far above the targeted ring... "damn..." she cursed under her breath "we will get the next one for sure..."
Nairun`moon is still resting from his injuries. With nothing better to do he decides to attend the air race. He's in the Thallis port booth along with some of Ray's other staff. Watching with a pair of binoculars. When Mae hit her target he cheered. Then he saw Rida miss and he winced. He clapped for her anyway.
<+Nighthawke> our sixth competitor competingin the Rook Class is Dame Tennibrook Balmossie, Unwavering Blade of Verkot!
Tenni lifts Jilbo up into the air and towards the temple of AdenVer, freeing one of the spears from her back and placing it in her right hand. She shoots, but she shoots from too far away, and the spear plummets downward before it can reach the target. "THat's okay, Jilbo, we'll get the next one," she assures him. "Just getting warmed up."
Jaed`Tenassa was clapping for everyone, but she clapped most for Tenni. She was sad the vulpine missed the first target, but she would get the next one, she was sure of it!
<+Nighthawke> Our seventh competitor competing in the Mephos Class is Tul Ravien., Citizen!!!
Tul`Ravien steeled himself as the Mephos lifted off of the ground. The Hunter was at home with beasts but this was a different experience. He flexed the powerful muscles in his thighs to balance himself as he guided the Mephos towards the Temple of Adenver. His brilliant sapphire eyes narrowed as he stared down the target ring and he pulled a spear from the holster on it's back and tested the weight. He hefted the spear and timed his throw as the beast swept past and sent the spear sailing through the inner ring before turning his gaze towards the next leg of the race.
<+Nighthawke> Our eith competitor competing in the Rook class is Varis, Apprentice to the Skull of Dethsiris!!!!
Varis gets ready to fly Bird Brains after Tul`Ravien goes off, casting feather fall on them before urging Bird Brains on to fly. With wobbly legs, the Rook takes off and is soon air born! "Good job, Bird Brains! Great take off!" he said to the rook and urges him towards Adenver and gts a spear out and hurls it at th middle target, and it was blown off course by the wind, misssing. He smiled and pets Bird Brains as thy head towards the next target. "You're doing fine, Bird Brains! Keep it up!" He said and did a worly loop in the sky.
Nighthawke looks at the last on the roster and looks back to everyone.
<+Nighthawke> Our ninth competitor competeing in the Opn Air Class is Wade bai Uth Matar, Musha Villa of the Savi'atar, representing Trieste!!!"
Wade braces, and as soon as Nighthawke finishes announcing him.. *THOOM* Wade leaps skyward, his tails stream behind him as he rises in a graceful parabolic arc, splaying his tails to guide him; drawing his bow with a quicksilver snap of the hands he nocks an arrow and aims... Wade fires wide of the mark but he pushes on. he hurls ever onward, unpreturbed and still unequivocally unparalleled.
Aavran had no clue how the contest was going. Most of the time he heard the modest cheers that told him that someone had shot an arrow or thrown a spear and had missed, but at times there were louder cheers to show someone had actually scored some points. Once there really was an outcry of joy, so apparently there were people more lucky than him. The way the wind had taken his arrow with the first shot didn’t hold him back this time. He didn’t slow down, didn’t hover, but instead put his full faith in the Goddess and when he arrived at the temple of Ishtar, he kept going in full speed, shooting his arrow almost without looking. And not only did he hit the target, but even managed to score in the inner circle. Now this was more like it.
Annwyn wasn't far behind Aavran, drawing back on her bow and focusing sharply - only to hiss again as, once again, her shot misses. Just narrowly, this time. Shit. Still, there were more opportunities, so she didn't cease flying. Forward.
[Varis poofs due to bad weather in her area.]
Jaescin comes upon the next target a few seconds behind Annwyn, this time not distracted with thoughts of what flying must be like and instead was set upon the task at hand. As the distance between target and human closed to striking distance, Jaescin flung the spear forward and released. His fingers closing into a fist as he sees the spear strike true. "Well done," he said to the mephos with a firm pat before turning to follow behind Annwyn to the next target.
Mae was focussed and concentrating. She flew towards the second temple. It felt good to fly and she had practiced the route. She flew and glide..flew and glide to make more speed. More darkness filled her eyes and some black fog could be seen around Mae. Once she was at the second target, she would focus, aim and shoot. She hits the inner rings. ¨Fuck yeah!¨ She grins and fly´s further.
Rida was making good time towards the second target though she was enjoying the thrill of flying fast through the sky anthemis and her pushing things quite a lot... and she would let out a whooop! as she they got closer to the second rings.... then she realised that speed didnt necesarily help with acurasy... and by the time she was about to throw they had already past and she threw the spear backwards... missing cursing once more before she squeezed herself tight against Anthemis back and muttered a prayer "come on... Gaea give us youre winds"
Tennibrook prepares another spear from her back as they ride over the temple of Ishtar, and she gets closer to the target this time, moving right up to the shot line, and fires a spear directly into the bull's-eye. "YES!" she exclaims.
Tul`Ravien ignored the other competitors in the race. Instead the Hunter foced all of his attention inward. The Mephos knew the route and would keep him on pace while only only requiring minor corrections. The Hunter reached behind him and pulled another spear free of the leather holster on his back. Again he hefted it and tested its weight as the Temple of Ishtar came into view. The muscles in his broad shoulders, powerful biceps and chest flexed like bands of corded steel as he lifted up the spear and narrowed his sapphire glare on the target before unleashing a mighty throw. He frowned as the spear sailed wide having mistimed his target when the Mephos flew by and grimaced as he turned towards the next Temple.
Nighthawke had taken a seat in the courtyard next to the divider righ tin front os the stands,,,An epnty chaor next to him.
[Allivia, rolling for Varis, scores a one-point outer ring shot.]
Wade flies at the next target whorling innthe air he shoots, goes high and speeds on, no longer concerned with hitting the mark, but just finishing the race.
Aavran was happy with his hit and thanked the Goddess for watching over him as he flew to the temple of Gaea. Again he aimed his boy and released the arrow, trusting the Goddess to guide his shot, once again hardly able to pay attention as he kept flying. The others were using the energy of Mephos and Rooks but he was doing this on his own energy so it was best to get back to the castle as soon as he could. He had the feeling he would need his stamina for when Mae was in the mood to celebrate afterwards. The shot wasn’t perfect, but he did score with the assistance of the goddess.
BlackDawn looked up at the sky for a moment, stepping out of the castle and a soft smile played on her lips. The soft breeze rustled skirt of dress around her feet, raven locks hung thick and loose down her back. Curls at ends swayed upon bottom as she moved, today it was put back and away from her face with a pair of pearl clamps at back of her head. The dress creamy in color, the front sporting a v-cut that snugged breast and narrowed waist - the skirt more loose around her feet. (https://image.geeko.ltd/original/fbbf59 ... e-93746-pc). The color stood well in contrast to her sunkissed flesh. Turqoize orbs glanced slowly aroound the courtyard, those eyes inframed by black shaped brows, long black lashes. Her hair skimmered in blue hues under the rays of sun, the elegant figure walked in the courtyard and towards the stands to clicking sounds of thin stilettos meeting with cobbled stones. She took her place in the stand, a hand placed on Hawke's shoulder before she sank down in the hair beside him.
Annwyn continued on the path, the third target coming up quickly. She took aim, firing...and again, a miss. She took a breath - getting frustrated wouldn't help. She just had to move, to keep flying, and try again. Though at this rate...she knew she might not make up the growing rift in points.
Nighthawke turns as Dawn arrived to sit next to him... A smile to his face as he leaned over and placed a kiss to her lips...Glad you could make it my dear He said to the Majordomo... He smiles when Archaon joined him and Dawn... Your Grace... Good to see you here,,, He said to the Lord of Dethsiris....
Allivia while still sitting in the stands far from the competitors still had a close up view of the action thanks to her familiar who while not nearly as fast as the racers was able to ignore any boundires. She couldn't help a smile as the flyer's near Gaea's temple and in doing so her own abode, a breathtaking seductress bathing nude in the sun upon the jungle beach the lovely vision caught from the corner of her familiar's eye.. she did hope that the competitors didn't notice, Gods help their aim if they did!
<+Jaescin> The next target came up sooner than expected, and in a way, Annwyn's shot gave Jaescin a little more information on distance and trajectory of a shot made, information he put to use as the mephos closed distance and the next spear was launched. Another hit! But only just so. He reached down, pulling free another spear as they raced on to the next target.
Mae was glad. So far things went well. She had no idea how the others did or how Aavran did but she was hoping that he did well but..well..not so good as her of course as she wanted to win! She would fly fast towards the other temple. It was a good thing that she had practiced and trained her wings some more. She would fly and glide, making more speed as she reached the next temple.The temple of Gaea. Like a bat she was flying and gliding. Still darkness was around her. She would see the next target. She would focus, aim and shoot. She groans as she misses. ¨Fuck!¨ She would continue to fly further. She wanted to win! She increased her speed more.
Archaon bowed head and smiled to Nighthawke "I tried to arrive as soon as I could, but at least I haven't missed everything." He'd chuckle softly. "Seems everyone is enjoying themselves from the sound of it."
Nighthawke smiled back to Archaon....."It sure looks thet way your Grace.. We have nine competitors competeing this time." Hawke replied to Archaon....
<+Rida> Well... this wasnt going to well... wish actualy put preasure of her some... she was a entertainer after all and what she was doing at the moment hadnt been extravagant in any fashion so as the third target aproached she pulled on those reigns and did a looop mid air anthemis crying out in joy and thrill as the wing sweeped him upwards and then she threw the jawelin as they came down... the spear arching right through the outer ring and she would laugh and whoop! "yees!" now that was how she was suposed to go about it!
BlackDawn leaned in for the kiss, a hand lifted to his cheek and brushed it gently. "Fashionably late today.." she jests, waving it off with a hand. She ofcourse had her reasons, there was thiings she had too finish first. She leaned back in chair, one leg slipped over the other and her turqoize gaze sought out of the contestants that she could see from here. She had arrived just before the Lord that now joined them, and she said to him with a soft smirk "Me, neither..I arrived just before you.."
Seeing Rida, directly ahead of her, do a loop, Tenni decides anything she can do, Tenni can do better, so she does a barrel roll, and at the conclusion of the barrel roll, launches her spear at the target, piercing the bull's-eye for the second consecutive shot. "Rikajsha!" she exclaims, an exuberant Vulpani cry of victory.
Tul`Ravien pulled another spear free from his side as he watched the riders ahead of him. Several had missed and one or two had made a successful shot. He lifted his head and steeled himself clenching the muscles in his jaw as hefted his spear and spurred the Mephos to race towards the target. He turned tracking the ring with his sapphire gaze and launched his spear at the target. He watched as the spear sailed through the outter ring scoring a hit and nodded his head as he turned his gaze towards the next Temple with determination burning in his gaze.
[Varis misses.]
Wade *ThumpThumpThumpThump Thump.. Thump.. THOOM!* Wade lands, runs then LEAPS again firing at the target but not even bothering to aim.. She had forsaken him so all he could do was finish his run. Without Triestes' blessing, he was nothing but an empty vessel making motions. he goes on pure animal, feral instinct, all reason lost to the madness of speed...
Aavran heard more cheers from the people watching so clearly more participants were doing well on the challenge. He had full confidence in Mae but there was no time to stop and look and would just see how well she had done by the time he arrived at the castle again. Kirva’s temple was the last temple to take a shot at and while the last few shots had gone quite well for him, he continued to place all of his trust in the Goddess. He released the arrow and this time took a moment longer to watch where his arrow went before making the turn to head back to the castle. He was pleased to see that it was another hit. Just on the outer ring.
Annwyn fired the next shot. Another miss. No way she was winning now, that much was clear. She sighed, soaring onward.
Archaon nodded as he was told of the number of contestants. "A good showing at least." he would stop himself as he saw some of the competitors fly by on their way to their targets. "Hopefully it will be a close competition. Suspenseful endings make it even more exciting."
Jaescin came up at Annwyn's rear, eyes tracking her next shot as it cut a path towards the target. He adjusted his aim as his turn came, letting the spear loose, the projectile making a valiant if not disappointing attempt as it soared past the mark.
Nighthawke nodded to Archaon.....There could be some tie breaker flights as well as the final flight for grand Champion between the chamions of each class..He replied as he looked see someflyers fly overhead....
Mae continued to fly eventough she hated that she missed a target. It was her first miss and she hoped that the next one would do better. She squeezed her eyes for a minute as the next temple was visable. She would make more speed by flying and gliding and once she was near the target, she would focus, aim and shoot and misses. She groaned. ¨For Fuck sake!¨ Her eyes started to fill with more darkness but she would fly towards the last target..by the castle.
Jaed`Tenassa watched with great excitement, screaming happily when someone hit the target, cringing when they missed and clapping anyway. This was even more fun than she had thought.
Rida was excited now! she had shown that she could do this... and quite the dificult throw at that... so when she was coming up to the next hoop she would eagerly twirl in the saddle and fling that jawelin high! watching if fly... and hit the pole holding the rings up with a clanger "damn it..." she cursed... so close!
Seeing that Rida missed the fourth target, over the Temple of Kirva, Tenni goes right up to the shot line and fires true, scoring a third consecutive bull's-eye. The Lady is truly with her today, she decides. She'd just wanted a good showing, and not to embarrass herself. She didn't expect to be the most successful person shooting, so far.
Tul`Ravien remained stone faced and showed no emotion other sheer concentration. He was in the Hunt and he was feeling his targets now. He hefted another spear as he neared the next Temple and when the Mephos banked for the turn he released it with a mighty throw. He watched as it sailed true and went through the inner ring before he threw back his head and unleashed a gutteral yell of triumph as he turned and spurred the unbound Mephos towards the final Temple.
Wade blinks.. dafuq? that one split second was all it took.. wade hits the ground and tumbles over and over finally smacking into the temples' wall. "Ow." Wade falls back stumbling.. he takes a shot, sure itd go wide.. once it was loose he opens his helmet and removes it.. his head rang as he walks along the course
Jaed`Tenassa felt bad for Wade and clapped for him anyway. "You gave your best!" she shouted, knowing she wouldn't be heard.
Archaon listened on as the crowd cheered and showed their support for their choice competitors. A good distraction to ease minds and provide morale. "If it comes to that, I'm sure it will be a finale worth remembering."
Aavran returned to the castle, having the feeling that he had done quite well with the help of the Goddess. Now there was only one arrow left and he aimed at the last target. Speaking a quick prayer to the goddess he released the arrow from his bow and watched it go. It was the last shot, so this one he could completely follow and again it hit the outer ring. He landed on the ground again a moment later, going to see how the others did with their final shot or throw.
<+BlackDawn> "Let us hope for that.." she said, a suspenseful ending would indeed make it even more exciting. And as far as she could see now, there were two contestants in the lead. Though, she'd arrived a little late - but she knew the route and saw that they were now coming in towards the final rings. Her eyes were on the contestants now, and her hand reached over to lay atop Hawke's. "I'm intrigued.." she said, this went far better than she had thought. They all looked like expert flyers..even the ones competing with a borrowed mount. Eyes drifted over to Jaed and Wade for a moment.."Ouch..I hope he's alright.." and Annwyn after. She had missed and missed, and Dawn felt for her.
Annwyn had one last shot, one last target...and again, it was a miss. She swept down, landing and staring at that final set of rings for a moment before shaking her head and walking away - moving to return the bow, carefully, to where it had come from. Her movements were stiff, sparks of violet light arcing along her wings and over her shoulders as she moved away from the course.
"Ahem..." Jaescin chided the mephos, two fingers nudging the creatures head more towards the target as the beast seemed more focused on the figure of the magi during it's flight path towards the final shot. "This is what poor training gets you." he said under his breath at the distracted mephos just before launching the final spear... which cut a deadly path, just not on target, zipping by and colliding with the ground below.
Mae was disappointed in herself that she didn´t managed to get those two targets but well..it didn´t matter. It was fun though! She hoped that Aavran was doing better. She could see the castle and she grins. Almost done. She was going to increase her speed and once she saw the target, she would glide again and focuss. She concentrated on the target and she would aim and shoot. Please hit! She thought. But she shoots and misses. She sighs, the competition started good for her. She would then land on the ground and walks towards Aavran. ¨Well...how did you do?¨ She asked him as she slids her arm around his waist as she gives him a cute sweet smile before her eyes shifted to the others to finish.
<+Rida> One hit... at the geaen temple... was that all that they were good for? they were skilled flyers and fast at that but it seems when it came to throwing jawelins Rida had a lot to learn still... cursing once more as the pointed shaft flew whide from the target and she would let out a defeated sigh...
Tenni launches the last spear, at Castle Dethsiris, and hits again, this time on the outer ring. That means that aside from her first shot, she'd scored a hit every time-- three in the direct bull's-eye, and one in the outer ring. She doesn't know how the others had done, but surely that's enough for first place in the Rook Division. She looks back at Tul, and doesn't see Wade behind him. "Wait... where's Wade?!" she exclaims. She casts her Message spell. "WADE! Are you all right?"
Archaon saw that most attempts were not as successful as others. "Hm, wonder if the winds have something to do with that." he commented idly. Still, the competition itself was pleasing, and the turnout was well received.
Nighthawke felt Dawns hand find his and looked to her and smiled....then his attention returned top the race,,, The flyers were coming home......
Tul`Ravien steeled himself for the approach on the final target. The Hunter pulled free his final spear and lifted it high. He had arrived out of nowhere, representing no one but himself, and he had put a showing, he reasoned. That was all that a man could ask of himself. With a slow exhale he launched his final spear and watched as it sailed wide missing the final target before he lifted his head with resolute pride at his showing and turned the mount back to find it's landing.
Wade gives a thumbs up.. and falls flat on his back. he doesnt even make the last shot.. it was DQ by KO..
Nairun`moon had been watching the race with a pleasant smile on his face. It was quite a spectacle to be sure. And, it was a good distraction from his pain. The drak was cheering for every shot. Dressed in a finely tailored red silk shirt with an overcoat of deeper red, gold roses embroidered on it. He has a jeweled dragon pendant on.
Natural: Aavran (5), Wade (3), Mae (2)
Rook: Tenni (7), Varis (2), Annwyn (0 at-large)
Mephos: Tul (5), Jaescin (3), Rida (1)
Pip, for her part, had run her throat hoarse from all the cheering.
Fade to black.