4 Jul 2022, 18:19
Summer Games
A dreary dawn gave way to a gloomy morning. The second and final match of the day was between Ilvermorny and Castelobruxo versus Mahoutokoro and Beauxbatons. The previous match between Hogwarts versus Durmstrang and Koldovstoretz as quite the match, there was a great deal of passion in those plays. This game was a little different, there were some additional 'strings' involved with this game. A third string Keeper, Chaser and Beater were playing this match. It would seem that ire drives the summer games, Mahoutokoro insisted on having their day against Ilvermorny for the 'dishonorable' assault they suffered during the Blossom Ball where Ilvermorny's ship capsized their rowboats while many of them were trying to make their way to shore in an unnecessary display of aggression.Date: August 6, 2022
Time: 1300
Location: Quidditch Stadium
As for how Castelobruxo got involved in this mess. Well, funny story... there was not a lot of students from Castelobruxo but the ones that were here could apparently chase a snitch and swing a bat like the best of them. Something about uniting the Americas and kicking the rears of those tea-drinking, snail eating other wizards... and viola! United under a common cause -- wanting to win.
"We can beat them in any fair match" was the boast by Mahoutokoro. However, quidditch was not nearly as popular in the pan-Asian continent, but due to global influence quidditch was gaining in popularity in areas where there had been previously limited interest. They needed some assistance with their numbers as did Beauxbatons, the famed French wizarding school. While quidditch was a popular pastime, Beauxbatons was known for their broom racing not their quidditch team. they both needed the same thing -- supplemental assistance which could be achieved together.
Would Ilvermorny be able to live up to their own hype? Their champion Miles Thatcher (played by Simon Kincaid) was playing. That was reason-enough to watch. What was the boy's strengths and more importantly his weaknesses?
Mahoutokoro's young champion Aryaan Shamsi (played by Hui Ming) was also playing, a prelude perhaps for what will take place next year and one hell of a finale for the day. Little was known about the youngest champion and this would be one of the first times he was in the spotlight.
Three hours had been set aside for this display.
Students and staff from all of the schools were in the stands awaiting the start of this first match between hexwizard champions. The game promised to be one of the most exciting games this season. There was a slight drizzle in the early morning hours but the weather has worsened, a heavy downpour and heavy winds assailed the players and the spectors alike. The umbrella charm kept some dry while others carried with them brightly colored umbrellas, those with true school spirit had written on the canopy in paint or ink the name of their alma mater or preferred victor. Go Ilvermorny, Beauxbaton GOATS (whatever that means, there was no livestock here), Mahoutokoro Masters, among other sayings cheered their team on.
It was supposed to be a cool, rainy day with thundershowers and high winds in the afternoon and the prophecy turned out to be true. Hardly pleasant for the players who now leaving their lockers would feel the cool rain battering their backs, making their broomshafts slick and their vision hazy. Flashes of bright light and thunderous BOOMS would shake the stadium. This was going to be a difficult game. Not only had both of these teams, even if one was Frankenstein's creation, been training all year for this moment and the weather was not holding out for them. They would be playing in stormy weather, one could only hope that lightning would not strike. BOOM! And that was unlikely.
The quidditch players would each take their inaugural lap around the perimeter of the pitch. The cheering crowd would encourage the quidditch players and there was a medical team on standby. It was rather likely that both teams would be out for blood and bone, so someone would need to set those fractures and mend those wounds. First would be Ilvermorny and Castelobruxo followed by the combined team of Mahoutokoro and Beaauxbatons. There were no lightshows, the pyrotechnics would not work in the rain. There were however... bubbles? Yes, apparently there were bubbles being blown by some (many) of the spectators. These soapy bubbles were 'tougher' and 'thicker' than the conventional muggle bubbles that most of these wizards were unfamiliar with. The rain had minimal effect on these ephemeral spheres that bobbed and danced in the air harmlessly.
"Have a good game guys," the referee announced. The announcer this afternoon was Lazarus Plott (godmodded by the moderator of this thread), the Headmaster of Ilvermorny. There was something off about this flamboyant academic leader, he had taken a leave of absence from his school the months that followed Solomon Lear's disappearance. He had a strange interest in matters to do with Hogwarts but the present impression of the middle-aged wizard was that he had 'moved on.' Competitive, they made an entrance at the Blossom Ball where they capsized several rowboats on the Black Lake in an ill-timed arrival. Yes, an alleged 'mistake.' what they did not know was MACUSA and the UK Ministry have had a number of conversations behind closed doors regarding academics. Hogwarts being a pilot program for how the international community might one day deal with or as they would all it "co-exist" with half-breeds and other magical creatures.
Lazarus Plott wore jewel-toned robes and gaudy jewelry. A large billowing cape that was charmed to flap valiantly behind him. His dark hair and well-trimmed beard had a smattering of grey, white walls that reinforced the fact that he was not as young as he used to. "Best of luck to Ilvermorny 'n Brazil," his school and students. There was obvious preference (and bias) and he was not shy about showing it. [Please note moderator, you are free to have him commentate heavily biased in favor of Ilvermorny, although this has no effect on the rolls.]
"It is go time now isn't it." The bludgers would launch into the sky and start with wiz about the pitch. The snitch would follow shortly thereafter, a glint of gold that would buzz about in an erratic manner before darting off and disappearing from sight.
[Additional Moderator Note: feel free to have lightning strike unsaved quidditch players that are taken out for additional drama, it gives the player that is KO'd something to talk about after/during]
This is the Summer Quidditch Match between Ilvermorny and Castelobruxo vs Mahoutokoro and Beauxbatons.
- The race will officially start on July 20 out of character, meaning stats & abilities lock on this date. It must be approved and added to your trunk by this date.
- Actions close by the end of July 25 out of character for the first round.
- You have access to this thread starting today, however, and you may post. You can also post more than once in a round for banter/interest but this will not affect your rolls in any way.
- This takes place on August 6 in character.
- Your moderator for this race will be Aida Mòrsgor-Ama Ellwood.
- Each round will be 5 days in length open for posting, meaning that the all posts must be made by the end of July 25.
- The word count for sport posts is reduced to 50 words so that players can be timely in their posts. If you do not post in time, the actions you were to perform will not happen and this may effect the outcome of the match.
- You must have any abilities that you cite and stats applied in your trunk.
There is something about ambition, how it not only propels you but also defines you.
4 Jul 2022, 21:24
Summer Games
*Waitlisted player: while there was no promise of being able to engage her in-game (due to waitlist), there was a place open. This does not effect her waitlist status.Beauxbatons & Mahoutokoro
Seeker
First String: Starlee Kennedy -- Florian LeRoy
Second String: Hui Ming -- Aryaan Shamsi [Hexwizard Champion]
Third String: Mathias Pride (event NPC) Della Barfield
Keeper
First String: Autumn Ivy -- Viola Tempete
Second String: Regina Miller - Henri Charles de Bourbon
Third String: Adeline Hughes - Celeste Toussant*
Chaser
First String: Alec Mason -- André Alarie
First String: Lea Hirsch -- Katherine Felix
First String: Sophia Nelson - Ayako Yamamura
Second String: Scarlet Salvadore -- Valentin Everbone
Third String: Clair Fernandez -- River Fayre
Beater:
First String: Delilah Stewart -- Milo Durand
First String Hunter Argentum - Chikao Narumi
First String: Kim Sato - Hiro Bakugo
Second String: Hanako Tone - Sara Kohana
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What is different? Added a third first string beater to both teams to facilitate the preferred position of players. Added a third string to some positions because we had slightly more players than needed.Ilvermorny & Castelobruxo
Seeker
First String: Gemima Sable - Jamie (Jameson) Dean Ziegler
Second String: Dexter Ragsdill - Felix Suzuki (moved from waitlist to this position with the removal of Zara who is deactivating)
Third String: Nicholas McCowan --Raul Otávio Vinicius Mirales Correa
Keeper
First String: Bridget Collins - Phylicia Stanwood
Second String: Pea Elena Fowl - Elowen Fernsby
Chaser
First String: Lizzy Solace/ Sienna Lenoir - Olive Adair
First String: Everly Charlton - Lucietta Adaleigh Thea Mahler
First String: Emma Wynn - Louca Reynard Dufort
Second String: Aurelia Notrésvace - Hadrian Zuheir
Third String: June Selwyn -- Monet Èlisa Navarro-Gallay
Beater:
First String: Willow Anderson - Everett Brooks
First String: Simon Kincaid - Miles Thatcher
First String: Opeila Winters - Theodore Duncain
Second String: Jack Warren -- Gregorio Andrade Botín Mirales Correa
Because we have the exact space needed and it does not put out the broom racers for the summer or effect the duelists since chess combat is by sign up it seems only fair to involve Castelobruxo. They are being offered the opportunity to play in this game with their actual NPC, meaning if the team wins they get the point like anyone else. Disclaimer - one point per summer games still applies; broom racing is not considered to be a summer game in terms of stat acquisition.
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Reason: Roster updated
There is something about ambition, how it not only propels you but also defines you.
5 Jul 2022, 08:52
Summer Games
Hadrian was on the bench this game. Sure, let the younger kids get their 'chance' and their debut. In truth, it was one too many blatches that set him on the bench. He was certainly skilled and more seasoned than the younger years, but his reputation for cheating - and getting away with it would come to bite him back. This was an international game, and they had to show good sport. Ilvermorny would not be known for cheating - at least while he was still on the bench.
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“One can never be too careful,” STM — 5 | EVA — 19 | STR — 5 | WSD — 12 | ARC — 5 | ACC — 9 |
Lovely Creature — Evasive Manoeuvres — Monster Hunter — Terrible Presence
10 Jul 2022, 17:42
Summer Games
| date: Saturday - 08/06/22 time: 01:00PM year: second school: mahoutokoro school of witchcraft and wizardry |
hair color: duo-toned - black and white outfit: purple school robes accessories: pride bracelet, beaded bracelets more accessories: rhinestone encrusted curved earrings |
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ㅤ──────────────────────| ── | It was that time again. Summer quidditch games had officially started for 2022 and Hiro couldn't wait to see what was in store for them. For the duration of the match, Hiro would be going by his most popular nickname. Tone. Right now, the boy was actually sporting a duo-toned color for his hair. Part black and part white, the two color tones went together quite well in his opinion. Why was he called Tone? Because tone represented his ever-changing hair color tones. Yes, he could also have gone with Hue but Tone sounded a lot better to him. And he didn't really care for Hue that much, it sounded too much like Hugh. Not that there was anything wrong with the name, Hiro just didn't think it suited him. Gripping Nim in his hand, Hiro headed into the stadium and glanced around, curious. Would anyone else be there yet? Upon entering, he noticed one other person present, someone from one of the opposing teams. But they were too far away to be greeted and they were on the opposite side. Hiro looked up at the sky and made a face. The weather wasn't good, especially when it came to a match. But he supposed it would make things more challenging and exciting for everyone. The fact that Mahoutokoro needed help from Beauxbatons was distressing to both sides. But maybe more for the former than the latter. After all, Japanese people tended to have high honor and didn't like having to ask for help from anyone. However, in this case, it wasn't as if they had any choice. They didn't have enough to complete a full team. Beauxbatons was in the same boat as them. Therefore, it was inevitable that they'd have to end up combining their numbers to go against the opposing team. None of the members of SNACBASH were here yet, although Hiro knew he wouldn't see Akira unless the boy came to watch the match. Secretly, Hiro wanted him to come watch him. He'd asked him to but hadn't begged him to. It was totally up to the other boy as to whether or not he would come to see. It was a cool, rainy day and a bit of thunder and lightning could be heard and seen at various intervals. Hiro wondered just how long the match would be able to continue. If the weather got too bad, what if everyone had to go home? Then again, maybe they could just close the dome or something if that was at all possible. Hiro wasn't surprised when he didn't see any of the traditional lightshows that tended to take place now. It was not a good idea to make use of such things in weather like this. The two-toned boy decided not to wait and swung his legs over Nim. He'd checked Nim ahead of time. Based on his calculations, everything was fine with it and Nim was ready to be ridden safely! As the spectators cheered upon seeing him, Hiro heard a voice rise above the rest of the crowd. "Tone!!!! I'm your fan!!! I love your new hair color!" Hiro grinned and raised a hand into the air to wave at them. "Thanks for your support!" He called back and continued to fly around the stadium's lap, taking care to go slow enough for people to get a good look at him. Hiro seemed to thrive in the spotlight and he loved his fans. The bubbles being blown by many of the spectators were lovely to look at and provided a sort of surreal feeling to those present there. Hiro finished his lap and then stopped for a moment, glancing back over to see if anyone else had showed up yet. ────────────────────── ㅤ ㅤ──────────────────────
actions: Hiro aka "Tone" arrives at the stadium. notes: ------------------------------ tags: @Aida Mòrsgor-Ama Ellwood, @Starlee Kennedy, @Hui Ming, @Mathias Pride, @Autumn Ivy, @Regina Miller, @Adeline Hughes, @Alec Mason, @Lea Hirsch, @Sophia Nelson, @Scarlet Salvadore, @Clair Fernandez, @Delilah Stewart, @Hunter Argentum, @Hanako Tone word count 626 coded by draven mirador |
| kim sato tone bakugo | sta • 10 | eva • 16 | str • 2 | wis • 10 | arc • 7 | acc • 17 sta • 10 | eva • 15 | str • 12 | wis • 7 | arc • 4 | acc • 17 |
PC ENCY iNPC ENCY |
10 Jul 2022, 18:06
Summer Games
Shamsi stood on the sidelines, his trusty Tinderblast resting on his shoulders, his eyes closed.
He just stood there, taking in the moment. The cheering. The screaming. The energy. There was an infectious quality to it. It upped the excitement building in him, all the restless energy screaming for release. He was practically vibrating with pent up energy. He needed to get up there.
Oh, boy! How great it’ll be to fly again!
Actions: Arrives at the stadium and takes in the atmosphere
Broom: Tinderblast
Abilities: Evasive Maneuvers I | Fearless
The curtains fell. And the silence was deafening
10 Jul 2022, 19:00
Summer Games
They were gonna crush it, of course they were!
The best team had been paired with the second best team, River knew they'd win. Even if she was benched for the whole game, part of her hoped she would get a chance fly, to try out the brand new Nimbus 1500 her Mama had given her.
She waited for the game to start, she waited to start watching her team crush the other team, she knew they would.
(wc 79)
Stamina:6 Evasion:6
Strength:7 Wisdom:6
Arcane power: 7 Accuracy:10
(+1 from Broom Racing Win.)
Keen Eye
Nimbus 1500
Action: As planned
WHAT IF I FALL? OH, MY DARLING
WHAT IF YOU FLY?
WHAT IF YOU FLY?
11 Jul 2022, 05:25
Summer Games
Japanese || English
Date: 06/08/2022 || Time: 13:00
Outfit: Navy Blue school robes
Ayako entered the stadium with a carefully maintained neutral expression. This was technically her first official quidditch match, and she was fairly nervous, but she couldn't show that on the outside. Weakness was something she wouldn't tolerate, but exposing the weakness to the enemy was even more unforgivable.
She found her spot on the pitch, close to Hiro as luck would have it, and waited patiently for the match to begin, placing her Comet on the ground and stretching in preparation for the trials ahead.
The students from Mahoutokoro were teaming up with another of the foreign schools: the French school Beauxbatons. While many of Japanese heritage may be averse to teaming up with a foreign school - especially when trying to bring honor to their own team - Ayako welcomed it. It was the setup for a worthy challenge.
If the team had been solely comprised of players from the same school, they would move about the stadium in a practiced ease, but given the unfamiliarity of the other school's team members, they were essentially a fresh team with little cohesion. That added a bit more challenge to the match, and Ayako welcomed any challenge as a chance to grow.
Between that and the stormy weather above, the stage was set for quite the hurdle to be overcome by the Mahoutokoro-Beauxbatons team.
She reached into her robes to grab a hair tie, tying her hair back as tightly as she could. With the rain drenching her hair, the last thing she needed was to have her vision impacted as a result.
After her muscles were sufficiently loose, and her hair properly held out of her eyes, she knelt and grabbed her broom, ready for the kick off.
"Good luck, Tone," she said, frustrated by the accent caused by her lack of familiarity with the English language. She offered an encouraging nod to her French teammates - unsure if they struggled with English as she did - and turned her attention to the enemy's side of the pitch.
She turned on her best intimidating glare and stared into each set of eyes.
It was time to win a quidditch match.
Action: Arriving at the stadium
Notes:
Reducio
Broom
Comet 180 (+1 STA, +1 EVA, +2 ACC)
Stats
STA 8 9 (+1) | EVA 10 11 (+1) | STR 6 | WIS 5 | ARC 1 | ACC 10 12 (+1)
Abilities
Interception
Evasive Maneuvers
Interacting:
@Kim Sato as Hiro
Mentioning:
11 Jul 2022, 06:27
Summer Games
Reducio
100% HP: 1000/1000 [+300/300] -MoonTrimmer
Evasion: 0 [+10% Auto-Dodge] -MoonTrimmer
Strength: 10
Wisdom: 9 +10% -Comprehend Languages
ArcPower: 1
Accuracy: 10 [+3] -MoonTrimmer
Terrible Presence
Comprehend languages: Giant
Broom: MoonTrimmer
Narumi yawned as the sounds of the surrounding crowds grew in volume. He was happy to see the amount of excitement in his teammates, and whether they won or lost didn't mean much to him. Still though, out of respect for everyone he wouldn't be holding himself back by any means. To prove he could do much for his team, and that victory had to be earned and not given. A part of him wanted to just go back to sleep in all honesty, but he couldn't let everyone down just yet. Fame, glory, and honor meant nothing to the young boy. He could hear a few mahoutokoro students ridicule him in the stands, but also cheer on Tone with great pleasure. Narumi let out a grin, glad to see he wasn't the beater that would be earning praise.
Chikao greatly enjoyed learning languages and cultures, and he was a bit upset he wouldn't get to practice more of his Russian against or with students who knew the language. Even so, he could learn a couple of new things from his new allies and pick up a few terms or phrases. He chuckled and awaited the match to start without giving a word to others; Moontrimmer in hand.
Action: Waiting Patiently
It takes a Mad King to create Change. I am no King, but I pull the Chords of Insanity.
11 Jul 2022, 20:02
Summer Games
Bolded Text: French | Regular Text: English | Color: #BF4040
This was it, the moment Florian had been waiting for all summer, the summer camp Quidditch Match. He had been practicing all year, trying to master the art of seeking after having made the switch from Broom Racing to Quidditch after last years rather successful Broom Racing match. Of course, Broom Racing would always have his heart, but sometimes it was good to challenge one's talent in other ways. At least that was what he had been telling himself to feel better about the swap.
A whole separate wrench that had been thrown into the situation was that of the combined teams. In order to help buffer out some teams that didn't have as many players, the Beauxbaton's quidditch had been combined with the Japanese School, Mahoutokoro. Their opposing team had been combined as well, so this left both teams with somewhat of a cohesion issue. At least they were both on the same playing field. Sure, Florian was okay if he cheated, but if it was the other team, not so much. On top of that, there was the addition of new strings, like a third string seeker, keeper, chaser, and even three beaters on the field. Things were certainly going to be hectic, but Florian was actually looking forward to it.
He hadn't had the time to watch the prior match, being way too busy warming up, but arrived feeling ready to go, which was a good thing as he had been selected as seeker for the match. The weather was against them, but Florian had fared well in much worse conditions while racing. He would join his teammates, and give them a brisk nod in the rain. He was ready.
Tinderblast
Sta: 6 | Eva: 9 | Str: 5 | Wis: 10 | Arc: 5 | Acc: 12
Foulplay | Evasive Maneuvers | Fearless
Action: Arriving
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"And the more hurt she gets, the more venomous she grows." - Emily Brontë
Abilities: Healing Sage | Comprehend Language (Parseltongue) | Advanced Casting
Hex: #408000
Abilities: Healing Sage | Comprehend Language (Parseltongue) | Advanced Casting
Hex: #408000
13 Jul 2022, 01:57
Summer Games
If anyone were to see Sara’s face at the moment, they’re free to think he was about to be ready to plummet someone with a good old’e blundger. His all too familiar deep scroll and intimidating glares is open for interpretation. And it would be an easy task for those who didn’t know him well enough. For those who did, he was actually holding back a good cry. While taking laps, he eased himself by being mesmerized by the bubbles. I mean, who didn’t like bubbles? Seeing bubbles in the rain without them meeting their ultimate quick death was quite a sight for the muggle-born.
One would question why Sara was even interested in Quidditch when he’s normally so opposed to smashing people to bits. Even more so when he’s holding a beater position. Well, he’d like to blame it on the pressure from his grandmother. Why would anyone wish for something like “I wish my grandson would join a sport in school” to be a birthday gift?!? As if Sara could ignore his family's birthday wishes. She may look like she’s pulling his leg (as she has the innate tendency to) but anyone understood she merely wanted to encourage him to participate in more activities without his shyness getting in the way.
Thankfully enough, he was only 2nd string. During the game, through watery eyes, he’d attempt to catch sight of his own teammates playing. As he’s currently still holding back tears, a silent and rather unnerving stare is the only thing they’ll get for now. But be assured he is cheering for them in his head.
Abilities
|| Terrible Presence || Lovely Creature || Fearless || Evasive Meneuvers I ||
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Stats
Stamina: 4 || Evasion: 14 || Strength: 14 || Wisdom: 3 || Arcane Power: 10 || Accuracy: 7
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Broom
|| Nimbus 1700||
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