Calendar Explore the Wilderness

TENT, COMPETITION SIGN UPS NOW OPEN, CLIMBING COMPETITION, ERUMPENT ENCOUNTER, TREKKING ADVENTURE AND OPENING CEREMONY OPEN

Headmasters Albrecht and Bakari, along with the esteemed staff of Durmstrang and Uagadou, are excited to present to you an opportunity of a lifetime to interact with the beautiful wilderness. This one week will keep you in the wilderness, from learning with the San people, to sailing the icy lake of snowy landscapes, and perhaps even the opportunity to win some prizes. Adult characters may join, but may not compete in student only completions, or participate in errands. They may however join other threads. This event will occur from September 21st to September 28th. Tent sign ups open OOC September 7th [HERE]! All competition signups open September 12th. Deadline will be when thread is posted. OOC dates in parenthesis below.

SEPTEMBER 21st (September 15th)
Tent Set Up: Learn to set up tents the Muggle way. No magic allowed. Can you do it? Errand is neccesary to continue on in this event. Complete this errand [HERE]!

Opening Ceremony: Learn the world of Uagadou as your adventure begins [HERE]!

SEPTEMBER 22nd (September 20th)
Guided Walk: inspired by the guided walks the San people offer, this is an opportunity to learn about bush pharmacy, tracking, basic survival without use of magic (setting up a fire, etc.), as well as lessons about the local tribal culture. Join the thread [HERE]!

Climbing Competition: Come compete in scaling a steep mountain. There are obstacles students need to pass (high winds, rocks, etc.) and the fastest to the top of the mountain wins. Sign Up [HERE], Thread [HERE], Spectators [HERE]! Reward: 40 Sickles

SEPTEMBER 23rd (September 25th)
Trekking: Walk through the wilderness with experts and learn the terrain of Uagadou. Join the thread [HERE]!
Erumpent Encounter: Learn more about wild animals and have the chance of the lifetime to encounter an erumpent. Join the thread [HERE]!

SEPTEMBER 24th (September 30th)
Potions Brewing Competition: Using wild ingredients, brew an impromptu potion. Sign Ups [HERE], Thread [HERE], Spectators [HERE]! Reward: 10 Sickles
Stargazing: After a long day of competing, enjoy the stars on top of the mountain, and relax with friends, lovers, and nature. Join thread [HERE]!

SEPTEMBER 25th (October 5th)
First Day in the Durmstrang Cold: Experience the bitter cold of the Durmstrang nature. It's beautiful, but deadly up here. Join the thread to tell your best story as you are stuck in your tents [HERE]!

SEPTEMBER 26th (October 10th)
Hand-to-Hand Combat Competition: Durmstrang is famous for its combat readiness. Come learn from the professors and try your hand at competing against each other. Sign up [HERE]! Thread [HERE]! Spectators [HERE]!

SEPTEMBER 27th (October 15th)
Pay Respects to Stribog: Learn about the Slavic god Stribog whom some in Durmstrang still believe in. You will be given a wooden slate in which you are to write a letter of the changes they fear. The letters will be burned on a pyre. Complete errand [HERE]! Reward: 10 Sickles

SEPTEMBER 28th (October 20th)

Ship Ride: Whoever can reach the finish line the fastest wins. Come compete against each other in groups of three to make it across the icy lake first. Sign ups [HERE]! Thread [HERE]! Spectators [HERE]! Reward: 10 Sickles

Closing Ceremony: Come learn of the culture and world of Durmstrang as we announce the winners of the competitions and end the adventure [HERE]!