Slytherin v Ravenclaw Broom Racing Summer Games 2022

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Date: August 20, 2022
Time: 0900
Location: Quidditch Stadium
Hogwarts was about to display their broom racing team over the summer on their inaugural year. Earlier this year Beauxbatons had done an exhibition race where they demonstrated their racing prowess. During the maiden race Beauxbatons proved to be victorious which was a shock to none considering their superior experience. This should have been Hogwart's opportunity to take on Beauxbatons 9-racer-strong team, however today was not that day. Hogwarts has accomplished a 20-student team comprised of students from every house. Hogwarts was the sort of school that either went big or went home and this would be that case. They were displaying their prowess on the racetrack with one another. Broom racers has a late start this past year, so their final race for the academic year bled into the summer months.

Slytherin versus Ravenclaw and Gryffindor versus Hufflepuff. A pair of back-to-back races that would precede the interschool competition. it was a jam-packed day. Slytherin and Ravenclaw got the short end of the stick and the earliest of the races. It was 0900, the sky was overcast but the sun could be felt through the veil of clouds. The threat of rain was ever looming, from the breeze to the dark weight of the nimbus formations but it was prophesized that it was just going to be another hot, humid day. There was a large crowd that has amassed to witness the race, many of them had made or purchased paper fans in a futile attempt to keep cool. Fizzy drinks were a top seller and it was too hot for chocolate to be sold in a 'solid' form but that did not stop some who would cheer on their favorite team with chocolate coated fingers and faces.

The race would be 25 units in length, the conventional distance for the average race for school-aged students. The race would take place around the perimeter of the stadium. The early-risers would have noticed the track being erected around dawn. An arboretum in a great ring, great century-old oak that was birthed only this morning. Stony formations mimicking rocky crevice's in the ground that the racers would have to navigate. It was amazing to consider the fact that the terrain could be upheaved in such a way within a matter of hours due to the magic of a few wizards. The ability to mold and transform one's reality was a trademark of wizardry. In a day, all the change magic has wrought would be undone and the earth would be again a grassy, clean pitch and this track nothing but a memory.

The announcer at this early hour was none other than Solomon Lear (godmodded by the moderator of this thread), the Headmaster of Hogwarts. This was a Hogwarts-centric event, so it was proctored by Hogwarts staff. Solomon was not as old as he looked but he had aged quickly and suddenly after the death of his daughter and his very public separation from his wife in 2016. It was never explained, not fully in any case why the formerly tall, fit, famed magizoologist's hair turned grey and was allowed to grow out. His trim beard bushy, the only trademark of his former life was his armored attire that he was well-known for. He donned a custom plate armor that is wrapped in a honey-hued pale brown leather which was embossed with an ornate pattern that held no power but was relevant to his familial line. The armor was over a decade old but was in good repair. There were no ceremonial robes, there never was with the Headmaster who seemed to prefer to regalia of his former vocation.

The students were given a loop of the course, granting them an opportunity to have a personalized view of thee track they were about to race. The track was difficult, dangerous even but the greatest threat would be the other racers. While quidditch is known for its brutality, broom racing combines both wizarding violence with a dangerous environment and a need for speed. The international audience would be cheering them on and this would be one of the final opportunities for Hogwarts to demonstrate their prowess before the Hexwizard Tournament.
Unit 1
Bundimum
Unit 2
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Unit 3
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Unit 4
Easy Passageway
Unit 5
Moderate Passageway
Unit 6
Easy Passageway
Unit 7
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Unit 8
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Unit 9
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Unit 10
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Unit 11
Moderate Thorns
Unit 12
Near-Impossible Vines
Unit 13
Whomping Willow
Unit 14
Hard Thorns
Unit 15
Near-Impossible Trees
Unit 16
Easy Vines
Unit 17
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Unit 18
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Unit 19
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Unit 20
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Unit 21
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Unit 22
Easy Winds
Unit 23
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Unit 24
Hard Winds
Unit 25
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Total Units: 25
Total Points: 26
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The racers would be lined up. The starting line was a simple white ribbon drawn across a flat stretch of earth. The actual race was a massive loop that would take them back to the starting line. a pair of barrels flanked the starting line, they were filled with "sparklers". In truth they were more akin to powerful, colorful roman candles. They would mark the start of the race. Indigo and yellow sparks would rain from these barrels, making a flamboyant, showy display.

"Line up folks," he would announce with a gesture towards the ribbon starting line. The crowd would cheer as the racers made their mark.
This is the third Hogwarts school Race of the year between Slytherin and Ravenclaw.
  • 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 20 in character.
  • Your moderator for this race will be Nicholas McCowan.
  • 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 race.
  • You must have any spells that you use, 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.
Slytherin v Ravenclaw Broom Racing Summer Games 2022
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May the best team win, which is of course Ravenclaw.
It was summer break, and despite having been stuck in London, Clair had somehow managed to get to here, she had managed to get to the race, and to the summer camp. Even if she was only here for the race.
She got on her broom, she was ready to fly, to feel the feeling she had missed so very much missed.
Yes, Magic was made to run through her veins, and without it she had felt like she had lost something.
Today, well Today was going to be amazing, no matter what.
Reducio
Extra notes: broom in use is Silver Arrow word count: 93
Action: What the big boss says Stats/Abilities: Stamina:10 | Evasion:7 10 | Strength:11
Wisdom:5 8 | Arcane power:7 10| ]Accuracy:7 10
Fearless.
Prodigal Charms Learner.
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WHAT IF I FALL? OH, MY DARLING
WHAT IF YOU FLY?
Slytherin v Ravenclaw Broom Racing Summer Games 2022
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It seemed that this summer was filled with all sorts of exercise for Bloom. From the triathlon to Broom Racing, she felt as though her body was getting toned and her emotions were getting tamed through the adrenaline's intensity. Bloom, always nervous before a game, was ready for what was going to be before her of the Ravenclaw versus Slytherin Broom Racing games. After her results from the spring game, she felt slightly more confident in herself, ready to take on whatever new obstacles were going to be this time around.

She looked over to her teammates, especially Clair who was looking ready for the day. This was definitely going to be a race won; especially if it had to be in front of other schools from around the world. How embarrassing would it be to lose in front of them? Ravenclaw had to win.
Action: Just looking pretty and doing as strategized
Stats: Stamina - 10| Evasion - 10 11| Strength - 9 10| Wisdom - 11 12| ArcPower - 10 | Accuracy - 12 14
Broom: Nimbus 1700 (+2 acc, +1 eva, +1 wis, +1 str)
Abilities: Muggle Condition & Lovely Creature
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Stamina - 10| Evasion - 11| Strength - 10| Wisdom - 11| ArcPower - 10 | Accuracy - 11
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Harper was excited for this Broom Racing as it would be her first race since she joined the team! She wanted to win for her team, securing Ravenclaw a win in her first ever race would bring joy, but also prove that she was a good choice for the team. She had even gotten a new broom for the race. It's name was Nimbus 1700, which Harper had hoped that it allowed her to go that fast so she could shoot to the end and have an easy win. However, she knew that it was unlikely that would be the case.

'A girl can dream though' She thought to herself as she looked to see other students were lining up as well. Her stomach turned with excitement and anticipation for the upcoming race.

WC: 131

Action: As strategized
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Foster Jordan
Ravenclaw Broom Racing Co-Captain
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Reducio
Stamina: 10
Evasion: 8 (+10% Auto Dodge)
Strength: 4 7
Wisdom: 10
Arc Power: 2
Accuracy: 6 9
Broom: MoonTrimmer
Ability: Paragon of Health, Grant 10% bonus Health to: Harper Jordan and Bloom Silverton

Hunter could feel his anxiety rising up again as he stood still holding his broom. Unsure of what to expect or do, he had to take a couple of heavy breaths to calm himself down. Never a fan of watchful eyes, and the more there were the worst it felt. He felt exposed and slightly judged and began to wonder why he even joined racing in the first place. Of course, the answer was experiencing a challenge. Always had his head in a book, he wanted to try something new and exhilarating. Despite his skinny appearance and nerdy personality, he had a strong constitution when it came to duels or sports. Flexible and nimble, he felt like he needed to stretch his body once in a while. Racing seemed like a good answer, but he had forgotten about his own phobia when it came to loud and large crowds.

Well no helping it now, he was out and ready to test his own capabilities and keep watch on others. He looked around and hadn't gotten to know his own teammates too well. He had at least met Ari and Clair before, but not Bloom or Harper. He approached the two of them and offered chocolate frogs while giving a meek, "Good luck." A good way to help calm nerves, and of course Hunter planned to be a Healer someday. As he waited, he began to list off the numerous benefits of chocolate that he learned about. A good Healer should always have treats on hand.
Action: As strategized

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Percival casually walked up to the starting line up and silently looked ahead of him in thought. Their last race was a close one, if it wasn't for a few mistakes on his part they definitely would have won it fair and square. This time there was no room for that, if they didn't win a single race all season it would be an embarrassment to the house. All of them needed to be perfect, else they'd never hear the end of it from the other houses.

For now, he seemed to be the only one that had turned up. Good merlin, if his teammates backed out now it would be even worse. Instead of looking worried like anyone else would, Percival glared sternly at each one of his opponents in silent judgment. This was going to be an intriguing race to be sure.
Action: Doing as told
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“This is only a foretaste of what is to come, and only the shadow of what is going to be.”
Stamina: 9 / Evasion: 10 / Strength: 9/ Wisdom: 7 / Arcane Power: 7 / Accuracy: 11
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"Owooooooooooooooooo!!!!!!"


Colin grabbed his broom and tore out of the changing room and ran up towards where the race would begin from. Most of the Ravenclaws were there already he could see. Eager to lose, no doubt. And across from them stood a lone Slytherin, Percival Gray, and he was surveying the competition.

Even with his new scars and memories of the summer's recent events, Colin was eager to fly for the Basilisks! Memories of the battles he'd fought in this summer mixed with thoughts of careening through the air with his new flying mates and he wondered who'd be watching them as they raced! A lot of his friends were Ravenclaws, and so was the girl he really liked. He wore a raven feather in the thin black braid that he'd made on the left side of head and the rest of his hair he'd dyed black and green for the occasion. His brilliant, pond scum green eyes fixed on their adversaries.

Colin ran up the last few yards of the pathway and skidded to a halt next to Percy. "Yeep! I smell fried chicken, laddie!"
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Action: Ready to pluck some Pigeonclaw feathers!
Stamina: 6 | Evasion: 6 | Strength: 4 | Wisdom: 7 | Arcane Power: 6 | Accuracy: 6
Broom: Silver Arrow (+3 to all stats)
Race: Werewolf
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Keep your mind in hell; and don't despair.
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Rigel McCoire
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----Vale could be hear screaming and laughing as she usually did anytime she was in a broom race. Her last matches weren't the greatest, but it never took the thrill away from her. The adrenaline rush never ease in her veins. "Who's dying first?! Who's going to suffer the most?! Is it me?! Please be me!" She was quick to move next to her teammates that arrived ahead of her. "This is the best day ever!" Nothing was going to stop her now in the midst of her bizarre excitement. She twisted her head to get a look at her current opponen-

Is that Hunter? And Clair?

Vale's eyes nearly popped out at seeing her cousin amongst the flock of birds. "Hunter! Clair!" The girl screamed out, waving a wide arm out to the two in question. "Can you feel it?! The feeling of dread as this may be your last day of existence?! Oh, it's so close that you can taste it! Also, my family say hi!" Without another moment, Vale prepared herself to race. Her body shaking in anticipation to what was ahead in her future.
Action: As strategized.
Reducio
Fearless
Broom: Nimbus 1700 [+2 acc, +1 eva, +1 wis, +1 str] // Top Speed = 6
Stats: Sta 7 | Eva 7 🠂 8 | Str 4 🠂 5 | Wis 8 🠂 9 | Arc 7 | Acc 7 🠂 9
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Ari was growing used to the excitement that filled him prior to every broom race he had been a part of. But this one was special. It was during summer camp, in an unfamiliar zone with an unfamiliar atmosphere. But he had been here before. He was in London, and his house was in a sector of the big bustling capital city. So that helped ease some of the tension.

Ari had went with his typical black hoodie, skinny jeans, and sneakers for the race, not forgetting his very important black eyeliner. He toyed with one of his lip piercings as he approached the starting line, his eyes finding his team. Ravenclaw's team was changing a lot, and today would mark the first race for newcomers Harper and Hunter. He knew Hunter from a birthday party he had attended earlier in the year, and it was nice to not be the only male on the team any longer.

He gave them all the same reassuring friendly smile that he did at the beginning of each race, said a silent prayer, mounted his broom, and let the adrenaline settle in as he waiting for the signal.
ACTION: As strategized
Abilities: Perfectionist
Broom: Silver Arrow (+3 to all stats)
Stats:
Sta: 10 - Eva: 8 - Str: 7 - Wis: 10 - Arc: 9 - Acc: 9

Inveniam viam aut faciam Sta: 11 | Eva: 11 | Str: 7 | Wis: 12 | Arc: 9 | Acc: 12
Slytherin v Ravenclaw Broom Racing Summer Games 2022
Date | 20/08/2022
Outfit | Racing Uniform
WC | -
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It wasn’t as if Scarlet had completed that many broom races before, yet she was already super excited at the thought of racing in a new location. This time it wasn’t the grounds of Hogwarts that would host the Slytherin racing team, but London’s quidditch stadium, well the outside of it to be precise.

She was already excited about being able to squeeze an extra race in outside of the school year, and really hoped this would be the one that Slytherin win, although the team were yet to get that all important win, she knew that they had gotten better with each race, last time they were sooo close to victory. Maybe the bigger crowds that this location was bound to supply would be just what the team needs to give them that extra push.
Actions: As strategized
Stats: Stamina - 4 (7) | Evasion - 4 (7) | Strength - 7 (10) | Wisdom - 9 (12) | Arcane Power - 7 (10) | Accuracy - 4 (7)
Race: Werewolf | Abilities: Terrible Presence
Broom: Silver Arrow (+3 to all stats), Top Speed = 5


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Scaret Salvatore | Valentin Everbone
Terrible Presence - STA 4 | EVA 4 | STR 7 | WIS 9 | ARC 7 | ACC 4