15 Jan 2022, 16:50
Hufflepuff v Slytherin Jan 2022
In spite of inclimate weather, it had been snowing for the past 3 days, leaving a heavy blanket of snow on the ground, spectators from the four houses had already congregated into the stands. Bundled in winter wear, they anxiously awaited the spectacle that would be the second Quidditch match of the school year. Last week, students witnessed the first Broom Racing match of the year and the carnage magical sporting events offered, a bit cruel some might suggest as there were likely more than a few that were in the stands watching to see what could go wrong. There were however more spectators there for the sake of house pride, bright banners emblazoned with their house crest held by a small group of peers. A few would wave their colored scarves as a statement of house superiority.Match: Slytherin v Hufflepuff
Moderated by: @Rafael D'Spacito
Date: Sunday, January 16, 2022
Time: 12 Noon
The teams would wait until the last possible moment to leave the warmth of their locker rooms and take flight around the perimeter of the pitch. First house Hufflepuff was announced, a favorite. The year before last they made the Quidditch Cup and were undefeated. They did well last year and it would appear that they were trying to regain their previous momentum. Slytherin did well, but they did not have a strong season start, yet the season was young and with enough effort they might get the cup yet.
First, the Team Captain @Dan Palmer, sometimes termed the "bare-footed mad irish lad" the moderator is left to wonder if Dan wore at least socks today as it is below freezing. As for the mad part, perhaps it is just "loud" but lacked the sweet rhyming convention, so "mad lad" it was. He would be followed by Tyranni Whitethorn, a Seer who has perhaps foreseen their team's victory on this auspicious day. If not, perhaps it was a warm hospital bed that she was seeing in her visions, the later certainly giving her white hair.
Following the pair would be the second-string Seeker @Flash Holmwood. While it was rare for the fourth year, first string to be knocked from his broom and not be caught, his third year back-up was built to fly if given the opportunity.
The Snape dorm member would be followed by the Keepers. The first-string @Koko Riddle, no relation to Tom and the second-string Keeper @Avery Chen. Koko was that stereotypical over-achieving sort, her hands in many places -- a writer for the school paper, a house Prefect and of course Quidditch Player. How and when she finds the time is anyone's guess. Avery, was newer and younger. He was a relative unknown and something unexpected. He could be dangerous, while often people associate age and experience with success, sometimes the variable of the unknown is sufficient to knock others off their game.
The two would be followed by the Chasers, less Tyranni. @Alexx Séverin, a fifth year and ever-present threat for the opposing team, not only did she have the experience (and stats) but could run disparaging columns about her opponents once this match was done. @Maggie Hawkins, a first year and potential dark horse would be working the pitch the the ladies. Their second string close behind, @Dancelos Grey. The two first years represented unknown and unspent potential, early victories such as potentially this game would catapult them ahead of their peers and be of service to their aspirations.
Finally, the beaters would make their way onto the pitch. All three of them were known for their strength, although perhaps only @Percival Rainwood and @Erin Ryan were known "bullies." @Cassandra Ironwoods might need to up her game to fit in, perhaps give a swirly to one of their opponent's weaker members post game to earn some needed 'bad reputation.' Percivcal could perhaps make a quick buck by giving lessons (call him girl).
The team would make their way around the quidditch pitch and summon the cheers of an excited crowd.Team Captain
First String: Dan Palmer
Second String: Tyranni Whitethorn
Seeker
First String: Dan Palmer
Second String: Flash Holmwood
Keeper
First String: Koko Riddle
Second String: Avery Chen
Chasers
First String: Tyranni Whitethorn, Alexx Séverin, Maggie Hawkins
Second String: Dancelos Grey
Beaters
First String: Erin Ryan, Cassandra Ironwoods
Second String: Percival Rainwood
Then House Hufflepuff would be called to the pitch. A great and terrifying shadow would herald the presence of @Quinn Healy as his massive presence blocked the light the emanated from their locker rooms. A semi-comical scene where a massive boy with the body of man would fly onto the pitch.Some pity perhaps for the small broom that defied all odds and kept the big-boy aloft. Quinn was known for being, well... big. Also, potentially violent. He had once crushed a bully's hand with his iron grip. Yet a Hufflepuff, his team was safe hiding behind their team Captain. He would be followed by a much smaller in comparison, but in truth normal-sized girl, @Ami Procoppio. Ami was the co-captain. A seasoned player and also multi-tasker. She was the co-captain also of the House Broom Racing Team and a writer for the school paper. Somehow always active, it is a wonder when or if she ever sleeps.
This would be followed by the Seekers. Their first-sting Seeker @Ethen Emrys, no relation to Merlin would make his way onto the pitch. The boy most likely to lead an army of ants, Ethen is an unusual fellow that has a unique way of solving problems. His eccentricities could be an asset, the boy is hard to read and has a rather keen eye. He would be followed by the ever-adorable @Stanley Buttons, a name that one would think best belonged to a teddy bear, it is no shock that Stanely is a Hufflepuff. In the least violent role possible, Stanly would have to survive the perils of being a Seeker, a terrifying prospect.
This would be followed by the Keepers. In the first-string, @Atlas Reid. A good role for the girl considering her stubborn personality, when she sets her mind to something (like defending a ring from intrusion) there is little that can deter her. If the moderator is doubted, just ask her bae Ethen presuming that it was made official at some point. Perhaps otherwise Atlas is willing to jump into shadowy holes and run through potentially trapped and monster-filled dungeons to find anyone offering carrots to embodiments of darkness. @Annie Morgan, blind and somehow allowed on the team. Somehow the girl makes it work despite the fact that her eyes do not work. How she does this is a mystery the moderator won't think too much about.
The Keepers would be followed by the Beaters. Two of the three Beaters were the Captain and Co-Captain, leaving only their second-string Beater @Vivian Nightshade. Admittedly, Hufflepuff had a terrifying line-up for Beaters. The ever-durably Healy, the experienced and powerful Ami, and the relative unknown Vivian who could surprise us all if she were let onto the pitch.
Finally, the Chasers would be let onto the pitch. @Serena Bowen, @Howard White, and @Rosie Parker would make their way onto the pitch. Serena was a tenured beater herself with a surprising capacity for violence. The same for @Rosie Parker, a hug club alumni and Quinn's personal shoulder goblin. @Howard White at least looked the part with his angular features, glowing ember-like eyes and stern expression. Yes, something about moody young men and girls... There was a small fan club forming for the grumpy dhampir. Their second string @Enrico Gathorne would be the last to escape the locker rooms.
The team would make its way around the pitch and prepare for the start of another match. The endless seeming snowfall left a nice cushiony blanket on the ground. It would surely ameliorate any bruises with its icy goodness. Game on.Captain: Quinn Healy
Co-Captain: Ami Procoppio
Seeker
First-string: Ethen Emrys
Second-string: Stanley Buttons
Keeper
First-string: Atlas Reid
Second-string: Annie Morgan
Beater
First-string: Quinn Healy, Ami Procoppio
Second-string: Vivian Nightshade
Chaser
First-string: Serena Bowen, Howard White, Rosie Parker
Second-string: Enrico Gathorne
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15 Jan 2022, 17:49
Hufflepuff v Slytherin Jan 2022
"MAKE WAY, MAKE WAY!" Rosie laughed very loudly as she arrived onto the field, but it wasn't just her!
The young Hufflepuff was sitting on top of a certain bear, but not just any bear! It was no one other than her wonderful friend Ami. In terms of Quidditch, Ami was practically her best friend. Even if their interactions were limited everywhere else, Quidditch is where they bonded. Rosie laughed as they rode in, jumping off once they arrived. "Dude- that was so fun!! We need to do that again, that was like an adrenaline rush." With the new Quidditch match, Rosie was as energetic as ever.
STATS!
Stamina: 13
Evasion: 13
Strength: 6
Wisdom: 6
Arcane Power: 9
Accuracy: 8
The Muggle Condition
Broom: Silver Arrow (+3 to all stats!)
Actions: GET HYPED >:D
STAMINA 13 // EVASION 13 // STRENGTH 6 // WISDOM 6 // ARCANE POWER 9 // ACCURACY 8
16 Jan 2022, 19:19
Hufflepuff v Slytherin Jan 2022
Perched on a Silver Arrow, seemingly the favored broom of most Quidditch Players, Erin would take flight. She hardly recalled learning how to fly, how to swing a bat, where she should position herself on the pitch, but there was this instinct akin to a migratory beast, this muscle memory much like that of a practiced pianist that thoughtlessly plays the melody that was no longer memorized, just echoed. She had been a beater for this house team for years, successful and perhaps acclaimed for her role as a violent harbinger of lead-filled doom. It should not be a surprise, she was physically strong, stronger than her contemporaries and 'different' from her father and her sickly brother.
Around the perimeter of the pitch the girl would fly. She wondered who among the spectators knew her. She wondered if there was a time when she cared. She experienced the same relative indifference, the sense of nothing that had always pervaded her existence. Knowledge, unbiased and fearless, she found herself without aspiration or direction. Just going through the motions, being where she was meant to be, doing what she was supposed to do until there was something that made her feel. That made her feel alive, or at least validated that she actually was.
She would park over the snowy pitch, in still flight. A superficial assessment of her opponents would only glean the obvious, Quinn Healy was a big boy. A bit pretty for a part-giant in fact. A potentially destructive force, not that she had any particular concern for her welfare or for that pf peers she hardly recalled. Pain was inevitable, unavoidable. As for the rest, they did not have any particular impression. They seemed 'normal', mediocre, of no particular import. She should feel confident as a result of that assessment but there was no sentiment to follow the hastily made conclusion made on first impressions. Her previous ties to Howard, a distant memory. Her profound fear of Quinn, all but forgotten.
She would pull the hood of her fur-lined cloak over her head and allow the fur-lined velveteen cloth would shadow her features and hide her flaxen tresses. Heavy, leather gloves covered her hands but hardly kept her warm. She would grip the shaft of her broom and shift her purview of the pitch. She did not recall her captain's name but she did recognize his rough accent and his lack of footwear, his impoverished state an unfortunate consequence of the inequities in the wizarding world. She would call out to him, using the only name she knew from the training sessions since the ball -- "Captain!" That would serve as his name until she would recall a proper one, "describe my target." Not name them, she would not recognize them.
Reducio
Position: Beater
Stats:
- - Stamina: 8 [+3 silver arrow]
- - Evasion: 13 [+3 silver arrow]
- - Strength: 15 [+3 silver arrow]
- - Wisdom: 3 [+3 silver arrow]
- - ArcPower: 3 [+3 silver arrow]
- - Accuracy: 10 [+3 silver arrow]
Abilities:
- - Part Veela
(Alluring) If a Part-Veela is being attacked there will be an urge to assist or protect them. Each round there is a 10% chance that an opponent in a duel or a moderated situation will decide to ally with the Part-Veela even against their own allies and attempt to protect them.
- - Fearless
Fear effects such as a dhmpir's aura, the ability terrible presence, a lycanothrope's intimidation or certain charms, potions and jinxes that would normally cause a fear effect do not work on you as you are immune to them.
- - Evasive Maneuver
Broom:
- - Silver Arrow
+3 to stats, twink broom.
Stats:
- - Stamina: 8 [+3 silver arrow]
- - Evasion: 13 [+3 silver arrow]
- - Strength: 15 [+3 silver arrow]
- - Wisdom: 3 [+3 silver arrow]
- - ArcPower: 3 [+3 silver arrow]
- - Accuracy: 10 [+3 silver arrow]
Abilities:
- - Part Veela
(Alluring) If a Part-Veela is being attacked there will be an urge to assist or protect them. Each round there is a 10% chance that an opponent in a duel or a moderated situation will decide to ally with the Part-Veela even against their own allies and attempt to protect them.
- - Fearless
Fear effects such as a dhmpir's aura, the ability terrible presence, a lycanothrope's intimidation or certain charms, potions and jinxes that would normally cause a fear effect do not work on you as you are immune to them.
- - Evasive Maneuver
Broom:
- - Silver Arrow
+3 to stats, twink broom.
Just a trick of the lighting they said...
16 Jan 2022, 19:47
Hufflepuff v Slytherin Jan 2022
Percival felt himself frown harshly as the cold wind hit his exposed cheeks. He truly wished he had remembered to bring his scarf. The boy was certain that his cheeks were turning pink from the cold wind. It seemed that it was destiny that whenever they played, the weather was cold and horrendous. and so far things were not looking too good. He had hoped that some of the snow would have melted off before they had to play the Hufflepuffs. Though, it seemed like his pleas had reached deaf ears. There was one nice thing about the cold weather about them, and that was the sharp focus that came with it. As the team walked onto the field he could not help but hope that what happened last time would not happen again. Percival gripped his new broom tightly within his hands as he remembered his poor shattered Moontrimmer. The broom had been completely unsalvagable. The entire game had seemed like a curse from the start with player after player dropping like flies. He himself had been knocked off his broom twice. Something his poor ego was still bruised by. The boy gritted his teeth before setting off to the benches. Getting what he considered 'his' spot on the bench. With any luck, the first-year would keep his distance this time. He hoped with any luck that this match would be the complete opposite of the last one.
Reducio| Sta 6 [9]| Eva 6 [9]| Str 9 [12]| Wis 8 [11]| Arc 8 [11]| Acc 9 [12]|Broom: Silver Arrow [+3 to every stat]- Foulplay - Lovely Creature -
"I doubt you'll remember me with a smile."
iNPC Mikael Halldorson
17 Jan 2022, 02:51
Hufflepuff v Slytherin Jan 2022
Howard would enter the pitch with a look of determination upon his face. The usual scowl that most would interpret as one that did not want to be bothered. However, although his face may read that way, the Dhampir would walk amongst his teammates. As he past them he would offer a quick word of encouragement or a slap on the shoulder in an attempt to get them hyped for the match to come. It had been another hard loss to Gryffindor and all he could do was hope this match would be different. They had strategized, they had trained. Now, only time would tell if it would pay off against Slytherin. With a kick of his boot Howard would launch himself into the air. A few laps to get the blood pumping and then to position for the starting whistle.
Stats: Sta: 11 | Eva: 11 | Str: 14 | Wis: 0 | Arcp: 0 | Acc: 17
Abilities: Fangs, Claw & Bite | Martial Artist | Unsettling Aura | Blindvision | Keen Smell
Broom: Silver Arrow ( +3 to all stats )
17 Jan 2022, 16:55
Hufflepuff v Slytherin Jan 2022
Normally, Quidditch would have been something Flash was looking forward to. The excitement of competition, and the thrill of winning were tinder thrown into the fire inside him that still kept him alive. He wondered now if there was still any flame left to catch on. The year had become a blur, days and people melted into one another through a greased lens. Even now, as the snow drifting across his vision, he wasn't always entirely sure they weren't just spots in his vision, one of the shadows just out of reach of his new eye.
If he was responsible, he'd quit. He was no use as a Seeker in such a state, even his muscles ached from all the tossing in bed, trying to escape a weight on his chest. Still, he coveted the spot that had taken him over a year to procure. If he was waitlisted again, there was no guarantee he'd be able to play again. Then, the horrid chill would rack his weary shoulders as he imagined the end of all things, never doing anything he loved ever again. He had no recourse but to ignore the building dread inside him. He wanted to be a part of this team, he wanted to have fun.
If he was lucky, he wouldn't be needed anyway. The match with the eagles had been a surprise upset, a change in Ravenclaw's behavior that had been underestimated. Normally, Dan was most well known for his evasiveness, and was not in danger of leaving the game. Flash knew he couldn't rely on this, but it was a good excuse. Perhaps once Dan had graduated in three years, Flash would be free of this curse, or maybe he'd be dead. He was banking on the prior for now.
Suited up, Flash would take his place on the bench, the place on the opposite end from Percival. Though he had been increasingly weak and irritable in the haze of months preceding, the cold air would help to wake him up. He was hoping to get to watch his team secure a decisive victory this time, he certainly needed the mood boost.
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For we dreamed a lot//And we schemed a lot//And we tried to sing of love before the stage fell apart
Sta: 9 ★Eva: 5 ★Str: 7 ★Wis: 15 ★AP: 3 ★Acc: 15
17 Jan 2022, 19:19
Hufflepuff v Slytherin Jan 2022
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January 16 th, 2022
12 Noon
Today is the day. Today is the second Quidditch match of the school year. As they stepped into the pitch and directly marched to the locker room for pre-game briefing, the green eyes looked around. The stands slowly filled with their peers who wishes to see today's match. Playing under heavy rain is something but playing while snow still falling from the sky it would be a different challenge.
Be it rain or snow, just like those popular saying said 'the show must go on'. While listening to what their Captain said regarding today's match strategy, Cash pulled out their leather glove from their locker and put it on. It had been snowing for the last 3 days and as a Beater, it is important to feel their hands.
Once their Captain has done giving what should each and every position has to do, the Cuban descendant grabbed their bat and their Silver Arrow. One by one the Slytherin's player came out from their locker room and flew out. "Focus,"They said as Cash stride their broom and kicked the ground. Just like what they imagine today weather will be cold.
It is a good thing that Cash comes to prepare. Their shoulder-length hair was tied into half up ponytail so it would not obstruct their line of vision. Their goggles perched perfectly to prevent the cold air from drying their eyes. The goggles prove it was a piece of essential equipment for the third year. After Cash and the rest of the Slytherin team finished their entrance lap around the pitch, the green eyes park and take their position up in the air like they usually do.
"Get your head in the game!"They uttered to themselves. The cold air nipping their school issue Slytherin's Quidditch robe. The young socialite took a deep breath, The cold air of Winter filled their lungs. Like they usually do, Cash said their pre-game prayer. The green eyes were not that religious but they believe somewhere out there, there was someone looking out for both the Beater and their teammates.
Once they were done with their prayer, they hit their bat against the shaft of their broom. They hit their broom shaft three times. Each time making a thunk sound against the wood. In the first game of the season, their house got beaten by Ravenclaw. Who would have thought the Eagles had that much aggression?
For Cash, today's match is all about redemption from their first loss of the season. The new season still has a lot of upcoming games. There is still a chance for Slytherin to bring home Quidditch cup this year. "LET'S GO, TEAM!"They shout. "STRIKE FIRST, STRIKE HARD, NO MERCY!"The green eyes expressed.
Slytherin had beat Hufflepuff once and surely their house can do it again.
For Moderation
Doing as strategized
Silver Arrow
(+3 to all stats)
First-String Beater
Parselmouth
Not Applicable
Parseltongue Adept (Y1)
Spying Snake (Y3)
Last edited by Cassandra Ironwoods on 19 Jan 2022, 19:00, edited 2 times in total.
| sta • 10 | eva • 10 | str • 10 FROM ASHES WE RISE wis • 8 | arc • 8 | acc • 10 | PA | OS | PM Y3 THROUGH⠀THE⠀YEARS ability | PM Y5 | ability |
18 Jan 2022, 05:27
Hufflepuff v Slytherin Jan 2022
The familiar booming cheers of the full stands from above. Annie's heartrate spiked like usual as they stood in the locker room, moments before entering the field. Finally, the doors swung open and the team rose as one. The confident unit strode out on the field, immediately greeted by the onslaught of noise from students and professors alike. Her heart fluttered in excitement and clenched together from pre-game nervousness. "I feel like I'm going to throw up but also scream my lungs out at the same time.." Annie muttered, clinging onto Ami the bear's fur like a little child holding their parent's hand. She tried lightly smiling as Rosie whooped and hollered from their co-captain's back. "Yeah.. We've got this.. Let's go Puffs!" She managed to call, raising her hand and waving to the stands in all directions as they made their way to the benches and or field depending on their role. For Annie, the bench would be her spot for this game.. If all went well.
Stats:Stamina | 9 +3 = 12
Evasion | 8 + 3 = 11
Strength | 10 + 3 = 13
Wisdom | 7 + 3 = 10
Arcane Power | 8 + 3 = 11
Accuracy | 13 + 3 = 16
Abilities: Obnoxiously Strong | Blindvision | Perfectionist | Catch
Broom: Silver Arrow (+3 all stats)
Action: Getting excited/nervous & being benched
♡ Life is just a trip, don't let it trip you up - Cash Campbell
18 Jan 2022, 10:08
Hufflepuff v Slytherin Jan 2022
Vivian grasped her broom as she entered the pitch with her teammates. Straightening up her back, she suffused her face with a bland expression. Her hair is tied into pigtail buns just as usual whenever she's expected to be on the broom. The second quidditch match of hers. She might play (or mightn't) this time. Tho this one wasn't as exciting or panicky as last time, to her. Last time she felt all kinds of emotions but now, she even didn't know what she's feeling. Regardless of all her vexations, the girl would do her best if at all she's needed in the field. Threading towards the bench, the blonde rubbed her nose a little harsh as the cold air literally slapped her on her face. Even the sight of snow all over irked her. The control of the weather wasn't in her hands so all she'd do is remain silent and get seated on the bench for a while.
Stats:Sta 8 [11]|Eva 5 [8]|Str 8 [11]|Wis 6[9]|Arc 5[8]|Acc 8[11]
Abilities: Lovely creature|Obnoxiously strong
Broom: silver arrow
Action:Benched
Sta 8|Eva 5|Str 8|Wis 6|Arc 5|Acc 8
LOVELY CREATURE| OBNOXIOUSLY STRONG
18 Jan 2022, 15:18
Hufflepuff v Slytherin Jan 2022
The last match's defeat still clung to Koko like a burr to a sock. It had been embarrassing, worse than embarrassing, to be beaten by Gryffindors of all people.
At least they were going against Hufflepuff now, but then again, they had never fared well against Hufflepuff, either. All they could hope for was that Dan caught the snitch quickly, or at the very least didn't seem like much of a target.
Koko rode her broom into the stadium this time. She was barely off the ground, just high enough to avoid the snow that was piling up. Would it stop now that they were playing? Or would they be dealing with possibly-numb hands as well as a reputation to bring back?
Koko supposed she should at least be glad it wasn't raining. The brooms wouldn't be slippery, at the very least. She zipped up her coat so that it shielded her throat from the wind, and she almost nervously pulled on her keeper's gloves, staring warily at the goalposts before finally kicking off from the snowy ground.
She glanced down at her footprints before she got into position in front of the goals. At least the goals were the same. The opponents might change, the weather might change, the circumstances might change... But the goals were the same fixed-size rings that never seemed to even tarnish.
Koko sighed and surveyed her team. They could do this. They were more than capable.Reducio
18
Evasion: (9+3)
12
Strength: (3+3)
6
Wisdom: (6+3)
9
Arc Power: (5+3)
8
Accuracy: (10+3)
13
Evasive Maneuvers - 10% Auto-dodge
Scream: N/A
Calming Presence - Allies (which are SLYTHERIN) have 10% chance of auto-successBroom:Silver Arrow - +3 to all statsAction: As strategised
[pc] koko riddle · 'pour yourself a drink, put on some lipstick, and pull yourself together.'
'it always starts and ends with birds.' · cyrus darsel [inpc]