Durmstrang-Uagadou vs Ilvermorny
ROUND 3
A note to all players: The word count minimum is 50 words. The next deadline to post and submit strategy is 120 hours from the time this is posted. If you believe a mistake has been made in the calculations of this round, please reach out to a broom racing moderator (any of the team captains/cocaptains) ASAP so it can be addressed promptly.
Average Racer Stats for Obstacle DCs: 10 (accuracy), 8 (stamina), 6 (strength), 8 (wisdom)
Average Wisdom of Team Durmstrang-Uagadou + 10: 16 (Cheating DC for Team Ilvermorny)
Average Wisdom of Team Ilvermorny + 10: 19 (Cheating DC for Team Durmstrang-Uagadou)
Ouch Aston thought while watching the scenario play out once more. Devon once more tries to cast the shooting spell, maybe there was luck in the air as she managed to hit the Durmstrang racer with the stones before she zoomed off further in to the tracks. Said luck would not last long though, Chuki, the lone Uagadou racer, caught up to Devon and rammed right into the younger girl's broom, sending her tumbling down off her broom.Attack:
Devon casts the Shooting Spell on Talvikki Tähti Wis DC 13
Devon wis: [d20 : 6] + 10 = 16, success
Kikki 10% auto dodge (Broom effect) proc on 19 and 20
[d20 : 10], fail
Devon acc (-5 from speed and Hans charmer): [d20 : 8] + 4 = 12
Kikki eva (-4 from speed): [d20 : 6] + 4= 10
Kikki gets hit, takes 150 damage
Chuki blatches Devon
10% chance for the attack to go unnotced (Chuki cat's grace) proc on 19 and 20
[d20 : 11], fail
Chuki acc (-3 from speed): [d20 : 4] + 15 = 19
Devon eva (-4 from speed): [d20 : 12] + 5 = 17
Chuki str roll for double damage, DC 30
[d20 : 9] + 13 = 22, fail
Hits, Devon is KOB in unit 7, takes 125 damage
Movements
Starting line:
Basil starts here
Basil end here.
UNIT 2
Cursa starts here
UNIT 3
Fire breathing chicken - DC 20 eva
Ilvermorny:
Cursa - no spells cast, not attacked pass
Being this deep into the race Illvermorny still having one of their racers non-responsive was bad news, though clearly the team was still determined to race to their fullest. Once again the fire-breathing chicken disappointed Aston and presumably the on-lookers, and the two older racers proved that the snow on the track posed no threat to them. Experience is a wonderful thing to have.UNIT 7
Easy Snowfall - DC 11 sta
Durmstrang-Uagadou:
Chuki sta: [d20 : 17] + 13 = 30, pass
Ilvermorny:
Cursa sta: [d20 : 11] + 10 = 21, pass
Chuki and Cursa end here, Devon is KOB here
UNIT 8
Hard fog - DC 25 acc
Durmstrang-Uagadou:
Kikki acc: [d20 : 15] + 7 = 22, fail
Duration: [d3 : 1], 1 round of halfed acc and eva for Kikki
UNIT 11
Near Impossible Thorns - DC 22 acc
Durmstrang-Uagadou:
Kikki acc: [d20 : 4] + 7 = 11, fail
Kikki takes 35 damage and has the bleed effect
It seemed Kikki would not share the same luck or skill that her fellow Durmstrangian had just before, going through the fog the thick mist clouded her vision, confused her enough to cause a dent in her abilities. She continued racing ahead but she got out of the foggy area just to be met by a thick veil of thorns blocking her. Much like Hans Kikki didn't quite succeed in getting out of its way, the thorns perhaps being too much to handle.UNIT 12
Kikki ends here
UNIT 14
Moderate High Winds - DC 11 str
Durmstrang-Uagadou:
Hans acc: [d20 : 15] + 9 = 24, pass
Aston had to say he was impressed, by this point Hans was well over half over through the track, maintaining the lead he established all the way back at the start of the race with the throw by Chuki. The cuts from the thorns look like they were still bleeding but Hans seemed to have paid it no attention, racing straight past the windy section on the track and cementing his place in the lead.UNIT 17
Hans ends here
Round Outcome
Team Durmstrang-Uagadou
@Talvikki Tähti is in unit 12. [515/700] [posted][posted][posted][Bleed]
@Hans Jenssen is in unit 17. [990/1100] [posted][posted][posted][Bleed]
@Chuki wa Mwanamke is in unit 7.[1300/1300] [posted][posted][posted]
Team Ilvermorny
@Devon Wallen is in unit 7. [875/1000] [posted][posted][posted]KOB
@Cursa McCoire is in unit 7. [1000/1000] [posted][posted][posted]
@Basil Murphy is in unit 0/starting line. [600/600] [not posted][not posted][not posted]
Submitted Plays
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Submitted Play from Team Durmstrang-Uagadou
Hans: Fly 5
Chuki: Fly 4, Blatch Devon
Kikki: Fly 5
Submitted Play from Team Ilvermorny
Devon: Cast the Shooting Spell (Jaculor) at Talvikki Tähti and fly 5
Cursa: fly 5.
Basil: No action submitted
Durmstrang-Uagadou vs Ilvermorny
08/24/25| London Quidditch Stadium
With all the adrenaline now coursing through Hans, what inconvenience was blood when he was ahead of everyone else and reaching the finish line in the not-so-distant horizon. Perhaps the umpire Beckett thought it was particularly admirable, but as long as Hans was still breathing, there was no way in Hell he would lose again so close to the prize.
His teammates Talvikki and Chuki then caught his attention — one the sufferer of an attack and the other the perpetrator. Although he was certain Talvikki would hold her own, one of their opponents sent a spark of spells towards her. In return, however, their Uagadoan teammate blatched the Ilvermorny girl. A smirk was caught on his face.
Soon though, it would be blown off — quite literally. The winds hit him, trying to blow him off track when he had been on the right one for so long, and Hans knew that was not happening. Gathering his attention back from the teammates behind him he focused ahead, keeping his broom steady. He was certainly not planning to enjoy the same fate as Devon’s. No, because while Devon could stay down there, he was going to win this race.
Fearless | Charmer
Sta: 8 | Eva: 10 | Str: 6 | Wis: 5 | Arc: 2 | Acc: 10
Broom: Silver Arrow (+3 to all stats [Sta: 11 | Eva: 13 | Str: 6 | Wis: 8 | Arc: 5 | Acc: 10], top speed 5)
Sta: 8 | Eva: 10 | Str: 6 | Wis: 5 | Arc: 2 | Acc: 10
Broom: Silver Arrow (+3 to all stats [Sta: 11 | Eva: 13 | Str: 6 | Wis: 8 | Arc: 5 | Acc: 10], top speed 5)
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Game Master wrote: 20 Jun 2024, 21:14TRUNK
They try to tell us we don’t belong, that’s alright we’re millions strong.Sta: 8 | Eva: 10 | Str: 6 (+1) | Wis: 5 | Arc: 2 | Acc: 10 | Broom Racer
01. FearlessReducioIf Hans Jenssen was a wolf, he would have been drunk on the scent of fear.
It had always clung to the family - mostly with subtlety, though sometimes more pungent than others – like how moist moss clung to rocks. Greta Jenssen, under maternal pressure, climate of opinion, and Durmstrang’s Dark Arts curriculum, came to truly understand the treachery of magic, through certain unsightly scenes she had experienced at the Institute. Combined with the traditional beliefs of devoted Christian Klaus Jenssen, the situation eventually aggravated to the point where they had become fearful of their own son, sending him to Durmstrang out of disease at his abilities. It was disgusting. It was pathetic. It was shameful.
It was all the motivation Hans required to be nothing like his predecessors. Ever since Hans’ accidental instances of magic became particularly noticeable to his parents, at around the age of ten, he had been told to dampen his powers, to stay wary of himself, to never allow emotions to get the better of him and for his magic to lose control, to fear himself. Of course, that was exactly what he did not. Hans saw fear as the weakness that held back her mother’s (once a successful witch) true potential and would only hold him back from what he could achieve. Fear was a wild land of doubts that required conquering and taming, so taming was what he would do. He would not heed to it, rather, he would make fear heed to him.
Reckless, they had called Hans, always the one to climb the highest tree (even when it seemed as if it could not support his weight), seek out the steepest route on a climb (even when the rocks seemed loose), dip into the deepest waters (even when the currents looked slightly too treacherous). He talked back to teachers, which only seemed to escalate any trouble he was in, disagreed with coaches, despite their strategies being flawless, and most importantly, disobeyed his parents, reading any texts he could get his hands on magic, fiction or not, all without a second thought or a droplet of fear about the following consequences. Yet like anything, fearlessness was a double-sided coin and to Otto Hoffman, Hans’ maternal grandfather, a quality, especially after he had witnessed the downfall of his own daughter. What started as courage was nurtured into a dare-devil nature, yet Otto withheld the belief that with his careful honing, it can become Hans strongest trait.
Perhaps, it did, but it also became one of his weakest. For he was not truly fearless. He was phobophobic, afraid of fear itself. How ironic.02. CharmerReducioIt might seem to the casual eye that despite being from a magic-intolerant half-blood family, Hans Jenssen had every opportunity in front of him.
He seemed to be the main character of his custom-tailored chronicle, a spotlight following him as it does the lead singer, from the way he kept his eye contact, his head high, his posture straight yet relaxed, his clear articulation. He took easy initiative without much thought, able to rally all audience members with a chef's salad of humour, persuasion, passion, and casual, comfortable, confidence. He knows how to drive a point home and knows how to do it in a way so others would be behind him. As former team captain of his school's football team, leadership seems almost like second nature, something he almost derives strength from.
Hans has a certain composure to him that he almost never loses, an obviously positive yet seemingly careless nature. With friends and positive acquaintances, Hans feels like a ball of sunshine and positivity, all smiles, easy laughs, and radiations of enthusiasm. Such an upbeat aura draws others in with interest and causes them to want to spend time with the boy. He is actively assertive and outgoing, never against associating himself with new people as long as they share fairly similar values or interests. Once such associate have become those he could call friends, he is especially caring and loyal, trait that would only go on to draw in more people to befriend him.
However, perhaps do to his young age, he never takes anything quite that seriously, a flaw, certainly, yet exuding a peculiar innocent charm, especially popular among his classmates back in elementary school. This nature entailed a lighthearted and jovial outlook with a particularly nonchalant nature that was almost rarely seen in Durmstrang's prestigious and uptight environment. While Hans would argue that the academy required some relaxation from time to time, he also knows when to halt. Fun, games, and jests are certainly alright, but with professors, it always had to stop at a certain point for his grades to begin. He presents himself as eager to learn magic (which he is, due to not having been exposed to it for most of his life) yet not as a "teacher's pet" if one would. This did wonders at earning him respect in a condition where the powerful and successful were valued above others. Finding a balance seemed essential, as being too respected often led to intimidation, he found, as well as a much colder reputation than he desired.
What is charming? One might enquire such. If it had anything related to popularity and pleasantry with masses, then Hans was fairly quite the master.
you will burn and you will burn out; you will be healed and come back again. and i will wait for you.
Archer Duncan | Anthonie Engelbrecht
Archer Duncan | Anthonie Engelbrecht
Durmstrang-Uagadou vs Ilvermorny
Banner credit to: Elena Clark
“Finnish” August 24th, 2025 “Norwegian”
It startled Kikki to hear a voice speaking to her, whilst on the track. When racing, it was better to simply focus on what was in front of you, allow for your mind and body to work together. This was why the words spoken by the American were surprising, especially in the sing-song manner that they were delivered. Kikki sneered back at her as the gap widened, Talvikki flying faster and faster. Once again casting the shooting spell, Kikki ducked out of the way, heart pounding.
“Väärä valinta.1” the words in her native language escaped her mouth, eyes narrowing as her African teammate sent the American from her broom. Kikki nodded at her, thankful for the intervention. Hans was getting closer and closer to the finish, and Kikki could nearly taste the victory.
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Note: Kikki’s thoughts are not my own, merely a representation of how she thinks. Do not take anything to heart.
Translation:
•1: “Wrong choice.”
Translation:
•1: “Wrong choice.”
Broom: Moontrimmer | Top Speed 5 | +3 to two stats (str, acc) | 10% auto-dodge against attacks
Stats: sta 7 • eva 8 • str 7 • wis 5 • arc 5 • acc 8
Broom Stats: sta 7 • eva 8 • str 7 10 • wis 5 • arc 5 • acc 8 11
Abilities: Pefectionist | Reduced critical failure chance range by 1.
Broken Broomshaft | Successful hits on improvised projectiles, blatches, and critical hits on [Attack] spells made by racers with this ability have a 25% chance to also break a rider's broom.
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Game Master wrote: 14 Jan 2025, 23:42───────────────────────
KIKKI’S TRUNK
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sta 7 • eva 8 • str 7 • wis 5 • arc 5 • acc 8
X X X X | SPORTS WINS | X X X X── ROLE ─────
Durmstrang Broom Racer─────── ABILITIES ──Perfectionist:ReducioKikki has, throughout her life, always strived for perfection. Mastering multiple languages, practicing and memorizing any theory that might be remotely helpful later on down the road. She kept a well taken care of appearance, with well brushed hair and impeccable poise. It has been drilled into her that anything less than perfection cannot be tolerated. This is why Kikki always puts her everything into any action she makes. From brushing her broom, to make sure it is sleek, without a hair out of place, to how she speaks to other people. She has ensured that no matter what she does, she will always do it to the highest level, as to achieve perfection.
This has come to the front many times, but particularly when she was writing. Calligraphy was never something that Kikki focused on, as her writing didn’t need to be pretty for others to understand her. This all changed for her in a single moment, as her tutor questioned her place in her family because of messy handwriting. “There’s no way, with that handwriting, that you’re an actual Tähti.” His scornful voice will often surface in her mind when she questions if the effort she puts into everything is worth it. Kikki will always remember the way his eyes scanned her words on the page, before looking back at Kikki with underlying disgust.
Since that fateful day, she would practice how to write with her quill so that the words that flowed out were graceful and elegant on the page, never daring to damage her family’s reputation again. Because as many times as it was hammered into her that she stole their heir and wasn’t a true Tähti, she also was told over and over that her actions reflected their house as a whole. To ruin the family image would be to ruin her parent’s lives, according to how many times she was scolded into perfection.
Now? Kikki brushes her hair and braids it, ensuring there isn’t even a single hair out of place. Now, she takes such good care of her equipment, such as her broom and various stationary as to keep the shining look of brand new and perfect supplies that they need to be. Now, Kikki is too terrified to get anything wrong, lest she bring the entire family legacy toppling down. Instead, she reads all of the textbooks prior to classes. She listens to all the stories about Durmstrang, as to prepare herself for her future. She knows each and every class that she’ll take, she’s heard descriptions of the castle from everyone willing to tell her, and has mentally braced herself to be the very best that she can be: perfect.Broken Broomshaft:ReducioUpon learning of Kikki’s selection of Broom Racing, her father had immediately hired a tutor to oversee her progress atop a broomstick. She had to be strong and fierce, yet quick and agile. All of these were difficult, and yet the young girl thrived. Kikki was always someone who wished to be part of something bigger. To be a gear turning amongst a machine, to be a key part of the success of a project. She chose Broom Racing because it combined so many things that the other sports wouldn’t even dream of. She could be casting spells left and right, or even chugging a potion in the middle of a match. Kikki could also simply fly, as quickly as possible until she physically could not find it in herself any longer.
Until the summer games, Talvikki was practicing with a full on Broom Racer. He was bigger, stronger, faster, and had loads more experience than she did. So Kikki learned. She adapted. She figured out how to respond to bigger, better opponents. It wasn’t as though she was a pushover— Talvikki was actually tall for her age, had boasted longer arms to match her torso. These helped her, particularly when blatching. Her elbows would find her opponents side and her broom would slam into his broom, attempting to knock him off balance while she shoved him from the broomstick.
Blatching was one of her favorite exercises, simply because it was the area in which she improved the quickest. This was why, at the end of her summer training, she insisted on a full blown race between the two. Her tutor understood her plan, and Kikki didn’t care. Because while she may still need improvement in many other areas, her form while blatching was nearly perfect, and it was incredibly likely for her to topple him from his broom, rather than he to escape to the finish line before she could finish him. And so it was. They lined up for the race, both zipping from the starting line as soon as the words “And… Go!” left the moderators mouth.
It was momentary. It was immediate. It was beautiful. Talvikki lined up her blatch and soon found herself looking down as he was sent tumbling to the ground below. But the difference, this time, before she took off to capitalize on the lead that she’d built? It was the earsplitting CRACK that seemed to echo in the air around them as the broom she had collided with was sent tumbling to the ground as well, this time in two pieces rather than the one it began in.
Durmstrang-Uagadou vs Ilvermorny
Stats | STA 10 // EVA 15 // STR 10 // WIS 8 // ARC 0 // ACC 15
Broom Stats | STA 13 // EVA 18 // STR 13 // WIS 11 // ARC 3 // ACC 18
Broom | Silver Arrow [+3 to all stats] // TS = 5
Abilities | Blindvision, Calming Presence, Muggle Condition, Broken Broomshaft, Cats Grace
As clean as her previous throw. Chuki's accuracy was unmatched. She crackled as she watched the American racer fall to inevitable doom. Her fellow racer attempted the same tactic earlier but failed. Hmph, whatever. Chuki will show her later, all without words, how to whack an opponent off their broom. Broom Racing, Chuki will always believe, is a sport that doesn't need words to understand.
"Taste the dirt, American!" Chuki shouted, "Be sure that you never taste it again." A harsh lesson, is a lesson regardless.
Action: As strategized.
Durmstrang-Uagadou vs Ilvermorny
ILVERMORNY RULES!!!
"DEV!" Cursa called out after his team mate was unceremoniously shoved off her broom and onto the quidditch pitch. Grr. This race wasn't going well! Cursa was convinced that someone had petrified Basil. Devon was knocked off her broom. And Colin's cursed broom only moved whenever it wanted to.
Cursa groaned as he finally sped forward.
"Face it. We're doomed," he muttered.
"You okay Dev? Get back on your broom!" They almost certainly wouldn't win, unless the Durmstrang kid way out in the lead ran into an unexpected brick wall or something. But it just wouldn't do for Ilvermorny to come in dead last!
STATS:
Normal: STA: 7 | EVA: 10 | STR: 0 | WIS: 12 | ARC: 10 | ACC: 16
Broom: STA: 10 | EVA: 13 | STR: 3 | WIS: 15 | ARC: 13 | ACC: 19
BROOM:
Silver Arrow (+3 to all stats, speed 5)
ACTIONS:
As strategised!
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CURSA's TRUNKSTATS
STAMINA: 7 | EVASION: 10 | STRENGTH: 0 | WISDOM: 12 | ARC POWER: 10 | ACCURACY: 16
RACE:
Normal Human.
ABILITIES:
1. TBD
2. TBD
3. TBD
4. TBD
5. TBD
6. TBD
7. TBD
@Devon Wallen | @Basil Murphy
Werewolves? I know one needs to be neutered!
Colin McCoire
Durmstrang-Uagadou vs Ilvermorny
Reducio@Cursa McCoire, @Basil Murphy
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Ilvermorny Racing Uniform
ReducioSpeech: #8e19d7
Thoughts: italics
A small frown formed on Devon’s lips as she realized that focusing her attention on the pretty Durmstrang girl was clearly not a good idea. While her spell hit, and stones were pelted at Kikki, which she was thankful for, that didn’t change what was happening. She tried her best to keep up when, suddenly, she felt a force ram into her.
Devon was thrown from her broom, panicking. “Ah!” She shouted as she fell to the ground of the Quidditch pitch, landing face down and dazed. Yes, her plan was clearly misguided. Hopefully, it wouldn’t cost them the match. Shakily, she stood up and tried to dust off the panic from her body. This was bad, very bad. “I hope Cursa can manage without me …” she muttered, her green eyes searching for her broom.
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Note: 136 words
Broom: Silver Arrow (+3 to all stats, top speed = 5)
Abilities: Lovely Creature | Calming Presence | Prodigal Divination Learner
Base Stats: Stamina: 7 | Evasion: 7 | Strength: 6 | Wisdom: 7 | ArcPower: 7 | Accuracy: 6
Broom Stats: Stamina: 10 | Evasion: 10 | Strength: 9 | Wisdom: 10 | ArcPower: 10 | Accuracy: 9
Actions: As StrategizedDevon's Trunk
ReducioGame Master wrote: 20 Mar 2024, 11:24Is your character a Broom Racer? YES
Is your character a Quidditch Player? No
Is your character a Duelist? No
Stats: Stamina: 8 | Evasion: 8 | Strength: 6 | Wisdom: 9 | ArcPower: 7 | Accuracy: 7
Abilities:
Lovely Creature (Year 1) WC: 419
ReducioSince she was a young girl, Devon was obsessed with her hair. She rarely wore it down to her shoulders. Instead, she liked having it styled differently. She chose even more intricate designs when she learned to do her hair. She enjoyed having the creativity of choosing a different hairstyle. Even now, at Ilvermorny, Devon tries out different hairstyles.
Devon was a dancer and enjoyed playing the violin. She had plenty of experience dressing up for dancing and playing at recitals. Compliments were given to her … and not just about her performance. “Devon is so pretty!” “Mom, can we ask Devon where she bought that dress from? It looks so lovely on her!” “Do you see the hairstyle Devon is using? It suits her!” It filled her with pride to know that people liked her and were willing to compliment her. Even more importantly, they were willing to compliment her on more than just her performance.
Devon took her time getting dressed and applying her makeup in the dressing room of her dance school and recitals. It took her so long that she’d have to arrive extra early. Yet, despite how long it took, she wanted to appear poised to perfection for her performances. As important as it was to entertain, she also needed to look good while doing so! Within the dressing room, she often helped the other girls with their hair and makeup, as well.
Once her ears were pierced, Devon became attached to wearing different types of earrings and would frequently wear mismatched earrings. She routinely followed the beat of her drum. She’d even wear mismatched socks whenever possible … if she ever wears socks. As much as she pays attention to fashion, she also likes to add her quirks to her dress sense. Between her jewelry and hairstyle, she makes sure she is remembered for being skilled and her appearance.
Just like with her clothing. Devon loves to wear dresses and skirts. With the Ilvermorny dress code the way it is, she always wears sandals. She loves wearing colorful clothing, as well. Bright colors filled her wardrobe, her favorites being the pastel colors. Despite the dress code, she always tries to look her best. Whenever she could, she enjoyed expressing herself even more with muggle clothing. She puts forth considerable time to ensure her clothing looks good and that she wears only a limited amount of make-up. As she grows older, she’ll spend that much more time applying the makeup she chooses to wear.
Calming Presence (Year 2) WC: 405
ReducioPicture it. Devon was in the dressing room changing into a beautiful outfit for a violin recital or changing into a leotard so she could practice dancing. No matter what she’s doing, she stays calm and collected. She thinks about the upcoming competition but doesn’t let it get into her head. She knows she practiced well and that becoming nervous about the situation would not help. So, she kept her head calm and composed.
Even more so, Devon would comfort the other girls around her in the changing room of the dance studio and the auditorium. She’d do her best to calm their spirits, including the girls she was supposed to compete against. Even after a few minutes of talking to her, the other girls would feel calmer and less stressed. After all, Devon believed in a fair competition, where she’d test her skills in a head-to-head match. It would even the playing field, which made her much happier if she won (and made her humble if she lost).
Throughout her time in muggle school, Devon never stressed about her homework. She was pretty studious, in fact, and never let the pressure of an exam haunt her. She never experienced that annoying feeling of anxiety and stress. Her mind was perpetually at ease; her performances spoke volumes due to her never worrying. She knew she could do the work, knew that she studied a lot, and believed in herself. As such, she never attempted to second-guess her decisions or confidence.
When Devon came to Ilvermorny as the youngest child in her family, she already heard stories from her older siblings about the school. So, when she started, what occurred at the school felt like second nature to her. Taking part in the ceremony for her house didn’t stress her out. Although she was very happy to have been chosen by the Horned Serpent - it was the house she hoped would choose her. With all the magic all over the school, she did not show any extra worry about her abilities. Even though it was all new to her, she took each challenge with stride and a smile. She studied until her mind went numb and joined as many clubs and activities as she could manage. While she was always on the move, she was happy with her life and her decisions. Her presence was calm, and she exuded that feeling to those around her.
Prodigal Divination Learner (Year 3) WC: 582
ReducioAfter her first year at Ilvermorny, Devon did not take the summer completely off. When her siblings bought their books, she enjoyed sneaking glances at her older brother’s books. There was one with a crystal ball and a giant eye! And one with … numbers! As such, she was immediately drawn to the Divination and Arithmancy textbooks (and was always good at math when she was in the muggle public schools). When she was able to, she snuck into his room and glanced through the pages of the book. She saw images of techniques she briefly heard about in the muggle world … palmistry, tarot cards, and tea reading! But she nearly dropped the book at the mention of Xylomancy! Tree-branch reading! That wasn’t something she heard of before … but it dealt with branches! And she loved being outside!
Taking very brief notes, Devon copied what the twigs actually meant. Furthermore, she even drew pictures. So, as she walked to Central Park to play soccer and meditate in the grass, she would practice trying Xylomancy. Having no idea if she was doing it correctly, she routinely confided in her best friend, Kaitlyn Connor (my PC). The girls had exchanged phone numbers before, so Devon started text messaging Kaitlyn with her findings.
The girls also routinely FaceTimed each other. Devon would be sitting in Central Park, showing Kaitlyn what she learned about the tree branches. They even video conferenced, drinking tea together to try to read the leaves. Any time Devon wasn’t talking to Kaitlyn, she was on her computer or phone, looking up tea reading. She was amazed at the prospect of being about to see the future.
When Devon came to Hogwarts for the Spring Soiree in 2025 during her second year, she met with Kaitlyn, and they read each other’s tea leaves. Devon also attempted Xylomancy again, but got even more confused. While she had a fun time with her best friend, she didn’t want to confuse herself further. When she left Hogwarts to go back to Ilvermorny, she promised to do more research. And research, she did!
A lot of her time was spent in the Ilvermorny library reading up on Divination. Devon also liked to spend time with her older sister, Rebecca, reading her Divination textbook, as well, while they painted each other’s fingernails and toenails. It made for a good way to pass the time, plus Devon liked it that her older sister supported her thirst for knowledge.
Naturally, when Devon went home for the summer holiday, she couldn’t do anything with magic. But, she constantly enjoyed drinking tea to read her leaves while FaceTiming Kaitlyn. She began to keep a journal of her readings. Lo and behold, she finally noticed a lot of them coming true. For the ones that didn’t, she noticed that she missed an interpretation that likely fit her circumstances better. All of this would be written in her journal. Naturally, she wasn’t a student of the class yet, but recording her thoughts would likely be helpful.
Now, with her third year approaching, Devon proudly bought her Divination and Arithmancy textbooks, along with a set of Tarot Cards. She could be routinely found taking very copious notes from the books, cross-checking her notes with what she had already tried out … all the while happily chatting with Kaitlyn. When it came time for choosing her new third-year classes, she checked Divination and Arithmancy immediately, happy to have the chance to properly learn the material.
Durmstrang-Uagadou vs Ilvermorny
ROUND 4
A note to all players: The word count minimum is 50 words. The next deadline to post and submit strategy is 120 hours from the time this is posted. If you believe a mistake has been made in the calculations of this round, please reach out to a broom racing moderator (any of the team captains/cocaptains) ASAP so it can be addressed promptly.
MovementsAverage Racer Stats for Obstacle DCs: 10 (accuracy), 8 (stamina), 6 (strength), 8 (wisdom)
Average Wisdom of Team Durmstrang-Uagadou + 10: 16 (Cheating DC for Team Ilvermorny)
Average Wisdom of Team Ilvermorny + 10: 19 (Cheating DC for Team Durmstrang-Uagadou)
Starting line:
Basil starts here
Basil end here.
Basil was still unmoving, Hans was nearing the end of the track and yet Basil was still at the starting line, oh well, even if he started racing now it would probably be too late to make a difference anyway. Chuki and Cursa kept racing forward, and Devon took the time to get back on her broom, getting ready to keep going. Luckily it seems the fall she took didn't injure her too badly.UNIT 7
Chuki and Cursa starts here, Devon gets back on her broom here, Devon ends here
UNIT 8
Hard fog - DC 25 acc
Durmstrang-Uagadou:
Chuki acc: [d20 : 15] + 17 = 32, Pass
Ilvermorny:
Cursa acc: [d20 : 14] + 14 = 28, pass
UNIT 11
Near Impossible Thorns - DC 22 acc
Durmstrang-Uagadou:
Chuki acc: [d20 : 14] + 17 = 31, Pass
Ilvermorny:
Cursa acc: [d20 : 3] + 14 = 17, fail
Cursa takes 50 damage and gains the bleed effect
The pair of older racers kept up with each other, mostly making quick work the obstacles on the track. Cursa made the same mistake Hans and Kikki did, getting injured by the thorns, perhaps it was luck or something else but Chuki made it through with ease, getting out with no wounds.UNIT 12
Chuki and Cursa end here
UNIT 14
Moderate High Winds - DC 11 str
Durmstrang-Uagadou:
Kikki str: [d20 : 19] + 10 = 29, pass
With Devon no longer casting spells on her, Kikki raced pasted the obstacles on the track easily. Following in Hans' footsteps she held onto her broom and keep going in the face of the winds, not letting it affect her.UNIT 17
Kikki ends here
UNIT 18
Hard trees - DC 21 acc
Durmstrang-Uagadou:
Hans acc: [d20 : 16] + 9 = 25, pass
UNIT 19
Whomping willow
Durmstrang-Uagadou:
Hans race pass at speed 5, auto-pass
"There you go ladies and gentlemen! Hans Jenssen crosses the finish line and wins the race for team Durmstrang-Uagadou!" The boy from Durmstrang held strong to the lead he established at the start for the whole race, and it paid off. He got first place and won the game for his team. Congrats to team Durmstrang-Uagadou.UNIT 21 - finish line
Hans crosses the finish line
Round Outcome
Team Durmstrang-Uagadou
@Talvikki Tähti is in unit 17. [480/700] [posted][posted][posted][posted][Bleed]
@Hans Jenssen is in the finish line. [935/1100] [posted][posted][posted][posted][Bleed]
@Chuki wa Mwanamke is in unit 12.[1300/1300] [posted][posted][posted][posted]
Team Ilvermorny
@Devon Wallen is in unit 7. [875/1000] [posted][posted][posted][posted]
@Cursa McCoire is in unit 12. [950/1000] [posted][posted][posted][posted][Bleed]
@Basil Murphy is in unit 0/starting line. [600/600] [not posted][not posted][not posted][not posted]
Submitted Plays
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Submitted Play from Team Durmstrang-Uagadou
Hans: Fly 5
Chuki: Fly 5
Kikki: Fly 5
Submitted Play from Team Ilvermorny
Devon: Get back on broom
Cursa: fly 5.
Basil: No action submitted
Durmstrang-Uagadou vs Ilvermorny
Winner:
Team Durmstrang-Uagadou crossed the finish line first
Final Scores:
Team Drumstrang-Uagadou: 55.5 pts, Team Ilvermorny: 28.5 pts
Placements
1st - 25 pts - Hans Jenssen
2nd - 18 pts - Talvikki Tähti
3rd-4th - (14+11)/2 = 12.5 pts - Chuki wa Mwanamke & Cursa McCoire
5th - 9 pts - Devon Wallen
6th - 7 pts - Basil Murphy
To be eligible for rewards, you must have posted in every round you can (maximum of one missed post) and be on the winning team. Please link to this post in the trunk updates if you are eligible for rewards and wish to claim your +1 stat point from this game. House points will be rewarded to those eligible on the winning team when both broom racing games for this season have ended.
Eligible for Rewards:
- @Hans Jenssen
- @Talvikki Tähti
- @Chuki wa Mwanamke
Durmstrang-Uagadou vs Ilvermorny
ILVERMORNY RULES!!!
Finally! Cursa got Colin's broom to fly in a rather less erratic fashion than earlier. It was clearly impossible for Ilvermorny to win the race, but Cursa was determined that their team wouldn't end up dead last. He made it a point to race himself against the Uagadou girl. She was a great flier, Cursa had to admit! Well. He wasn't the best anyway! But she was clearly really good at it! This drove him to try his best to not fall behind.
They flew into a fog bank side by side. Cursa didn't let this bother him. Colin had regaled him enough times with stories of rogue trees and bone crushing crashes that he knew there was danger, but he figured that Colin likely didn't pay attention. More likely daydreaming about Emily or Clair or whatever girl he was dreaming about that moment! Cursa wondered about the Uagadou girl. She was kind of cute after all. And fierce. He wondered what the body was all about.
And then the fog broke!
He hadn't crashed into any rogue forests or brick walls! But the track took them into some savage looking thorns! "AAAAAA!" he growled as the sharpest ones tore at his flying robes and shirt! They cut deep, not caring for the heavy cloth, raking at his skin! He knew there would be blood by the end of this patch!
And the race was called! Durmstrang-Uagadou had won. Cursa felt the sting of his team's defeat. Devon had been knocked off her broom. Basil was petrified at the starting line. Ack. At least he could hold his head high. He knew his team wouldn't win, but he'd set himself the goal of not falling behind. And that he accomplished! He'd managed to keep pace with a superior flier!
As they were celebrating, Cursa walked up to the Uagadou girl. He gave her a slight bow. "That was a good race, friend. You're a really awesome flier! But, we'll beat you next time!" He smiled as he turned to check on Devon and Basil.
STATS:
Normal: STA: 7 | EVA: 10 | STR: 0 | WIS: 12 | ARC: 10 | ACC: 16
Broom: STA: 10 | EVA: 13 | STR: 3 | WIS: 15 | ARC: 13 | ACC: 19
BROOM:
Silver Arrow (+3 to all stats, speed 5)
ACTIONS:
As strategised!
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CURSA's TRUNKSTATS
STAMINA: 7 | EVASION: 10 | STRENGTH: 0 | WISDOM: 12 | ARC POWER: 10 | ACCURACY: 16
RACE:
Normal Human.
ABILITIES:
1. TBD
2. TBD
3. TBD
4. TBD
5. TBD
6. TBD
7. TBD
@Devon Wallen | @Basil Murphy
Werewolves? I know one needs to be neutered!
Colin McCoire
Durmstrang-Uagadou vs Ilvermorny
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Ilvermorny Racing Uniform
ReducioSpeech: #8e19d7
Thoughts: italics
Ugh, that fall took more out of her than she realized. Devon stumbled around, looking for her broom. Thankfully, she found it after a few minutes. She was able to remount her broom and soar back up in the air, smiling as she felt the wind in her face again. Just as she flew back up in the sky, she saw Cursa fly through the thorns… and ugh, he was injured by them. No surprise there, unfortunately. She winced, though, at the sight. Bleeding was never fun.
That was not all, however! Devon turned her green eyes back to where Hans was now … gasp! … crossing the finish line! The Ilvermorny team lost! Ugh, that was no fun. Once she was knocked off her broom, there was no way for her to help! Such a sad outcome, unfortunately. This meant that she had more work to do … to improve herself so such a humiliating defeat wouldn’t happen.
While her team lost, Devon wasn’t bitter. She returned to the ground and went to approach the three members of the Durmstrang-Uagadou group. First was the Durmstrang girl, whom she tried to act silly around. “Great job with the race. We were evenly matched for a little while, but you pulled ahead. Thank you for the challenge,” she smiled. Next was the Durmstrang boy … the one who was ahead the entire race. “Great job flying. After that initial throw, goodness, your flying was superb!” Then, finally, there was the Uagadou girl, the one who blanched her successfully and knocked her to the ground. “Good job with the win. You’re an awesome flyer and that was a powerful blanch,” she admitted with admiration.
With a smile, Devon gave the three winners a wave before heading back to Cursa and Basil.
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Note: 299 words
Broom: Silver Arrow (+3 to all stats, top speed = 5)
Abilities: Lovely Creature | Calming Presence | Prodigal Divination Learner
Base Stats: Stamina: 7 | Evasion: 7 | Strength: 6 | Wisdom: 7 | ArcPower: 7 | Accuracy: 6
Broom Stats: Stamina: 10 | Evasion: 10 | Strength: 9 | Wisdom: 10 | ArcPower: 10 | Accuracy: 9
Actions: As StrategizedDevon's Trunk
ReducioGame Master wrote: 20 Mar 2024, 11:24Is your character a Broom Racer? YES
Is your character a Quidditch Player? No
Is your character a Duelist? No
Stats: Stamina: 8 | Evasion: 8 | Strength: 6 | Wisdom: 9 | ArcPower: 7 | Accuracy: 7
Abilities:
Lovely Creature (Year 1) WC: 419
ReducioSince she was a young girl, Devon was obsessed with her hair. She rarely wore it down to her shoulders. Instead, she liked having it styled differently. She chose even more intricate designs when she learned to do her hair. She enjoyed having the creativity of choosing a different hairstyle. Even now, at Ilvermorny, Devon tries out different hairstyles.
Devon was a dancer and enjoyed playing the violin. She had plenty of experience dressing up for dancing and playing at recitals. Compliments were given to her … and not just about her performance. “Devon is so pretty!” “Mom, can we ask Devon where she bought that dress from? It looks so lovely on her!” “Do you see the hairstyle Devon is using? It suits her!” It filled her with pride to know that people liked her and were willing to compliment her. Even more importantly, they were willing to compliment her on more than just her performance.
Devon took her time getting dressed and applying her makeup in the dressing room of her dance school and recitals. It took her so long that she’d have to arrive extra early. Yet, despite how long it took, she wanted to appear poised to perfection for her performances. As important as it was to entertain, she also needed to look good while doing so! Within the dressing room, she often helped the other girls with their hair and makeup, as well.
Once her ears were pierced, Devon became attached to wearing different types of earrings and would frequently wear mismatched earrings. She routinely followed the beat of her drum. She’d even wear mismatched socks whenever possible … if she ever wears socks. As much as she pays attention to fashion, she also likes to add her quirks to her dress sense. Between her jewelry and hairstyle, she makes sure she is remembered for being skilled and her appearance.
Just like with her clothing. Devon loves to wear dresses and skirts. With the Ilvermorny dress code the way it is, she always wears sandals. She loves wearing colorful clothing, as well. Bright colors filled her wardrobe, her favorites being the pastel colors. Despite the dress code, she always tries to look her best. Whenever she could, she enjoyed expressing herself even more with muggle clothing. She puts forth considerable time to ensure her clothing looks good and that she wears only a limited amount of make-up. As she grows older, she’ll spend that much more time applying the makeup she chooses to wear.
Calming Presence (Year 2) WC: 405
ReducioPicture it. Devon was in the dressing room changing into a beautiful outfit for a violin recital or changing into a leotard so she could practice dancing. No matter what she’s doing, she stays calm and collected. She thinks about the upcoming competition but doesn’t let it get into her head. She knows she practiced well and that becoming nervous about the situation would not help. So, she kept her head calm and composed.
Even more so, Devon would comfort the other girls around her in the changing room of the dance studio and the auditorium. She’d do her best to calm their spirits, including the girls she was supposed to compete against. Even after a few minutes of talking to her, the other girls would feel calmer and less stressed. After all, Devon believed in a fair competition, where she’d test her skills in a head-to-head match. It would even the playing field, which made her much happier if she won (and made her humble if she lost).
Throughout her time in muggle school, Devon never stressed about her homework. She was pretty studious, in fact, and never let the pressure of an exam haunt her. She never experienced that annoying feeling of anxiety and stress. Her mind was perpetually at ease; her performances spoke volumes due to her never worrying. She knew she could do the work, knew that she studied a lot, and believed in herself. As such, she never attempted to second-guess her decisions or confidence.
When Devon came to Ilvermorny as the youngest child in her family, she already heard stories from her older siblings about the school. So, when she started, what occurred at the school felt like second nature to her. Taking part in the ceremony for her house didn’t stress her out. Although she was very happy to have been chosen by the Horned Serpent - it was the house she hoped would choose her. With all the magic all over the school, she did not show any extra worry about her abilities. Even though it was all new to her, she took each challenge with stride and a smile. She studied until her mind went numb and joined as many clubs and activities as she could manage. While she was always on the move, she was happy with her life and her decisions. Her presence was calm, and she exuded that feeling to those around her.
Prodigal Divination Learner (Year 3) WC: 582
ReducioAfter her first year at Ilvermorny, Devon did not take the summer completely off. When her siblings bought their books, she enjoyed sneaking glances at her older brother’s books. There was one with a crystal ball and a giant eye! And one with … numbers! As such, she was immediately drawn to the Divination and Arithmancy textbooks (and was always good at math when she was in the muggle public schools). When she was able to, she snuck into his room and glanced through the pages of the book. She saw images of techniques she briefly heard about in the muggle world … palmistry, tarot cards, and tea reading! But she nearly dropped the book at the mention of Xylomancy! Tree-branch reading! That wasn’t something she heard of before … but it dealt with branches! And she loved being outside!
Taking very brief notes, Devon copied what the twigs actually meant. Furthermore, she even drew pictures. So, as she walked to Central Park to play soccer and meditate in the grass, she would practice trying Xylomancy. Having no idea if she was doing it correctly, she routinely confided in her best friend, Kaitlyn Connor (my PC). The girls had exchanged phone numbers before, so Devon started text messaging Kaitlyn with her findings.
The girls also routinely FaceTimed each other. Devon would be sitting in Central Park, showing Kaitlyn what she learned about the tree branches. They even video conferenced, drinking tea together to try to read the leaves. Any time Devon wasn’t talking to Kaitlyn, she was on her computer or phone, looking up tea reading. She was amazed at the prospect of being about to see the future.
When Devon came to Hogwarts for the Spring Soiree in 2025 during her second year, she met with Kaitlyn, and they read each other’s tea leaves. Devon also attempted Xylomancy again, but got even more confused. While she had a fun time with her best friend, she didn’t want to confuse herself further. When she left Hogwarts to go back to Ilvermorny, she promised to do more research. And research, she did!
A lot of her time was spent in the Ilvermorny library reading up on Divination. Devon also liked to spend time with her older sister, Rebecca, reading her Divination textbook, as well, while they painted each other’s fingernails and toenails. It made for a good way to pass the time, plus Devon liked it that her older sister supported her thirst for knowledge.
Naturally, when Devon went home for the summer holiday, she couldn’t do anything with magic. But, she constantly enjoyed drinking tea to read her leaves while FaceTiming Kaitlyn. She began to keep a journal of her readings. Lo and behold, she finally noticed a lot of them coming true. For the ones that didn’t, she noticed that she missed an interpretation that likely fit her circumstances better. All of this would be written in her journal. Naturally, she wasn’t a student of the class yet, but recording her thoughts would likely be helpful.
Now, with her third year approaching, Devon proudly bought her Divination and Arithmancy textbooks, along with a set of Tarot Cards. She could be routinely found taking very copious notes from the books, cross-checking her notes with what she had already tried out … all the while happily chatting with Kaitlyn. When it came time for choosing her new third-year classes, she checked Divination and Arithmancy immediately, happy to have the chance to properly learn the material.