Day 1 Spectator 2023/24 Stage 3

Saturday 11th of May, 2024

For the grand majority of the student population, the remnants of excitement and anxiety for the second duelling stage had passed, melting away like the long gone snowfall of its setting. Though, the results of stage two still floated amongst the minds of a select few - members of the house duelling teams - as they waited for their chance to turn the duelling leaderboard on its head… or keep it just the way it was. A figurative tightness filled the duelling club on this day, nerves and anticipation adding to the tense atmosphere that was only disrupted by a sea of blue on one side of the room.

Crowded together were the animated birds, eager to see if their housemates could secure a repeat title that already seemed so close by the looks of the standings. Lions, badgers, and snakes took up the rest of the space in the club room, various emotions shifting in waves while imagining a future where their house overtook the leaders for the 2023/24 title.

Those scattered few who weren’t keen on attending the final stage of the championship found themselves turned around as a light drizzle graced the castle. It was a reminder of the force spring who wished for the club room to be packed with supporters this weekend. As the stragglers found their way to the club, they would enter to the sight of two grand pistes running down the length of the room. Crammed stands had been constructed on either side, allowing spectators a view of both pistes. At the entrance, a table sporting pamphlets and rulebooks was used to keep one side of the doorway open. It seemed that the teams were making a concerted effort in recruitment due to several seventh years graduating soon after the duels concluded. For spectators and duellists, a schedule was posted on the door behind the table, complete with the names of everyone participating.

When the stragglers had found an empty space, duellists of the first matches were already making their way to the stage. It was finally time to see who would take this year’s title.

Morning Slot - 10:30 - 11:30

Match 1: [LINK]
Slytherin: Dmitri Jones, Bridget Collins, Astrea Soleil Neptune
vs.
Ravenclaw: Eun-Ji Lee Hunt, Damion White, Cassius Eden
Moderator: Meenauh Silmataurea

Match 3: [LINK]
Hufflepuff: Lindsey Springhall, Jake Morris, Lucia Fox
vs.
Slytherin: Ruby Cazares, Hanako Tone, Guinevere Russetwood
Moderator: Piérre Marchonné

Afternoon Slot - 12:30 - 13:30

Match 5: [LINK]
Ravenclaw: Samantha Salwis, Zach Zaphiere, Cassian Clarke
vs.
Hufflepuff: Emma Wynn, EmmaLee LeDames, Axyen Dragonclaw
Moderator: Pyxis Hellebore

Match 6: [LINK]
Slytherin: Ara Villa, Avery Leveret, Mahlioz Evethisawe
vs.
Gryffindor: Noah Jupe, Siobhan McCarty, Sere Nade
Moderator: Jessamine Hemlock

OOC: This is the spectator thread for all of the above duels. There are two duels taking place in the morning (all at the same time) and two in the afternoon (all at the same time). This is not a moderated thread, so standard site rules apply!

For ease: Please look at the timetable and make a specific note at the top of your post stating if you are in the morning or afternoon slot and which duel you are watching/commenting on to minimize confusion for other players.