Post by sethwarfield on Dec 26, 2012 13:12:00 GMT -5
“The Celestial Celebration”
An old tradition had resurfaced in the lands of Caladore. A celebration of all those who have lived this year and a celebration of blessings and a showering of hope for this year to come, it is a time of gift giving and feasting and of celebrating. It is a time of laughing and giving and sending off those who are no longer with us and welcoming in those who have just arrived.
The celebration itself will be a whole weekend affair with a bunch of different contents throughout the gathering of adventurers and fine folk who will be coming to Caladore. There will be a main feast and celebration that will take place around 8pm and go to sometime around midnight. During this time there will be feasting and drinking aplenty, no one will be turned away. And all are at peace at the tables. The academy of arcane arts has said they will insure this with some powerful ritual magic to ensure there will be no fighting at the feast and will protect the lands with powerful golems that they can portal in from their chapter house in Volta.
The Baron himself has announced a few contests for the upcoming celebration. In all of these contest any who enter will be awarded a door prize and the major winners being awarded additional prizes as listed below.
“The Master/Mistress of Arms” – This will be a contest that takes place Saturday morning early. It will be a double elimination tournament and will be a contest of arms to see who will be the master of arms. This is a contest of both honor and skill. There will be three prizes for this contest.
First Prize – Awarded the Title “Sword Master/Mistress of Caladore” and a monthly stipend to have the Sword Master/Mistress help train the lower adventurers. This stipend will be a reward of upfront prize of 30 pieces of gold and an ongoing stipend of 20 pieces of gold for each gathering they attend to help use their skills training newer adventurers. And in addition to that Guildmaster Neville of the Celestial guild will craft for the winner a 6 castings of damage aura weapon 2 other rituals of choice plus a render and two year extension.
Second Prize – Will be awarded a prize of 20 gold pieces and Guildmaster Neville will craft a weapon with 3 castings of damage aura and 1 other ritual of choice plus a render and a two year extension.
Third Prize – Will be awarded 10 pieces of gold and Guildmaster Neville will craft an item of power with 2 rituals of their choice plus a render and a one year extension.
“The Master/Mistress of Magic” – This will be a contest that takes place Saturday morning early. It will be a double elimination tournament and will be a contest of arms to see who will be the master of arms. This is a contest of both honor and skill. There will be three prizes for this contest.
First Prize – Awarded the Title “Spell Master/Mistress of Caladore” and a monthly stipend to have the Spell Master/Mistress help train the lower adventurers. This stipend will be a reward of upfront prize of 30 pieces of gold and an ongoing stipend of 20 pieces of gold for each gathering they attend to help use their skills training newer adventurers. And in addition to that Guildmaster Neville of the Celestial guild will craft for the winner a spellbook with 5 rituals of choice plus a render and two year extension.
Second Prize – Will be awarded a prize of 20 gold pieces and Guildmaster Neville will craft spellbook with 3 rituals of choice plus a render and two year extension.
Third Prize – Will be awarded 10 pieces of gold and Guildmaster Neville will craft an item of power with 2 rituals of their choice plus a render and a one year extension.
“The Master/Mistress of Steath” – This will be a contest that takes place late Friday night. It will be a contest of stealth, cunning, and skill. It will be a timed contest that will require stealth, cunning and skill. It will involve scoping out the contest. The ability to overcome detrimental odds and the ability to get into places that are barred to oneself, and finally the ability to overcome the traps others cannot. There will be three prizes for this event.
First Prize – Awarded the title “Thief Catcher of Caladore” and a monthly stipend to have the Thief Catchers services available to the Barony in times of need. The stipend will be an upfront prize of 50 pieces of gold. And an ongoing stipend of 20 pieces of gold for each gathering they attend to help use their skills in the aid of the Barony. And in addition Guildmaster Neville of the Celestial Guild will craft a rendered satchel with 5 enchantments of choice plus a two year extension.
Second Prize – Will be awarded a prize of 25 gold pieces and Guildmaster Neville of the Celestial Guild will craft a rendered pouch with 3 rituals of choice plus a two year extension
Third Prize – Will be awarded 10 pieces of gold and Guildmaster Neville of the Celestial Guild will craft a rendered vial with 1 ritual of their choice plus a one year extension.
“The Master/Mistress of the Food” – This will be a contest that will take place during the time of the feast. Each contestant will bring enough food for all who wish to have a small sampling of their food to determine the winners. The top 5 people will be awarded larger prizes. There will be voting on the foods in an order of 1-5. You will get 5 points for each first place vote you get down to 1 point for a 5th place vote. This will be a contest of culinary skill and the ability to bring a dish that all enjoy. A true worker of the culinary arts.
First Prize – Awarded the title of “Master Chef” and will have a monthly stipend to help the people of Caladore in their culinary delights. There will be an upfront prize of 100 pieces of gold and an ongoing stipend of 30 pieces of gold for each gathering they attend to lend their aid into the kitchens of Caladore. And in addition Guildmaster Neville of the Celestial Guild will craft an apron that has 5 enchantments on it of your choice plus a render and a two year extension.
Second Price – Awarded the title of “Chef” and will have a monthly stipend to help the people of Caladore in their culinary delights. There will be an upfront prize of 50 pieces of gold and an ongoing stipend of 15 pieces of gold for each gathering they attend to lend their aid into the kitchens of Caladore. And in addition Guildmaster Neville of the Celestial Guild will craft an apron that has 4 enchantments on it of your choice plus a render and a two year extension.
Third Prize - Awarded the title of “Sous Chef” and will have a monthly stipend to help the people of Caladore in their culinary delights. There will be an upfront prize of 30 pieces of gold and an ongoing stipend of 10 pieces of gold for each gathering they attend to lend their aid into the kitchens of Caladore. And in addition Guildmaster Neville of the Celestial Guild will craft an apron that has 3 enchantments on it of your choice plus a render and a two year extension.
Fourth Prize - Will be awarded a prize of 30 gold pieces and Guildmaster Neville of the Celestial Guild will craft a towel with 2 rituals of choice plus a two year extension
Fifth Prize – Will be awarded 25 pieces of gold and Guildmaster Neville of the Celestial Guild will craft a cloth with 1 ritual of their choice plus a one year extension.
“The Master/Mistress of Entertainment” – This contest will also take place at the feast. There will be slotted time during the food for entertainers either individually or as a team to bring joy to the town. All acts will be paid for their time after the completion of their show. There will be 3 prizes given. And people will vote on them. 3 points for a first place vote to one point for a 3rd place vote.
First place – Shall be paid a handsome sum of 100 pieces of gold and their services shall be secured for 3 dates at standard booking rates plus a 100% booking bonus.
Second place – Shall be paid the handsome sum of 50 pieces of gold and their services shall be secured for 2 dates at a standard booking rates plus a 50% booking bonus.
Third place – Shall be paid the handsome sum of 25 pieces of gold and their services shall be secured for 1 additional date at a standard booking rates plus a 25% booking bonus.
“The Mistress of the Hunt” – This contest will take place up until the feast. It will be a scouting and hunting contest to see who can bag the biggest game to provide food for the people of Caladore and for the feast itself. You are limited to only turning in your top three trophy pieces of game. All will be rewarded at the standard rates for any game they turn in for the feast and in addition there will be 3 prizes.
First prize – Shall be given the title “Huntmaster/mistress” and and a monthly stipend to have the Sword Master/Mistress help train the Barony of Caladore in its scouting or food gathering needs. This stipend will be a reward of upfront prize of 30 pieces of gold and an ongoing stipend of 20 pieces of gold for each gathering they attend to help use their skills for the benefit of the Barony of Caladore.And in addition to that Guildmaster Neville of the Celestial guild will craft for the winner a 6 castings of damage aura weapon 3 other rituals of choice plus a render and two year extension.
Second Prize – Will be awarded a prize of 20 gold pieces and Guildmaster Neville will craft a weapon with 3 castings of damage aura and 1 other ritual of choice plus a render and a two year extension.
Third Prize – Will be awarded 10 pieces of gold and Guildmaster Neville will craft an item of power with 2 rituals of their choice plus a render and a one year extension.
In addition to all of these fine contests there will be a gift exchange at the feast and much merry making! So come one and come all to the “Celestial Celebration” and celebrate the new year with the denizons of hope!
An old tradition had resurfaced in the lands of Caladore. A celebration of all those who have lived this year and a celebration of blessings and a showering of hope for this year to come, it is a time of gift giving and feasting and of celebrating. It is a time of laughing and giving and sending off those who are no longer with us and welcoming in those who have just arrived.
The celebration itself will be a whole weekend affair with a bunch of different contents throughout the gathering of adventurers and fine folk who will be coming to Caladore. There will be a main feast and celebration that will take place around 8pm and go to sometime around midnight. During this time there will be feasting and drinking aplenty, no one will be turned away. And all are at peace at the tables. The academy of arcane arts has said they will insure this with some powerful ritual magic to ensure there will be no fighting at the feast and will protect the lands with powerful golems that they can portal in from their chapter house in Volta.
The Baron himself has announced a few contests for the upcoming celebration. In all of these contest any who enter will be awarded a door prize and the major winners being awarded additional prizes as listed below.
“The Master/Mistress of Arms” – This will be a contest that takes place Saturday morning early. It will be a double elimination tournament and will be a contest of arms to see who will be the master of arms. This is a contest of both honor and skill. There will be three prizes for this contest.
First Prize – Awarded the Title “Sword Master/Mistress of Caladore” and a monthly stipend to have the Sword Master/Mistress help train the lower adventurers. This stipend will be a reward of upfront prize of 30 pieces of gold and an ongoing stipend of 20 pieces of gold for each gathering they attend to help use their skills training newer adventurers. And in addition to that Guildmaster Neville of the Celestial guild will craft for the winner a 6 castings of damage aura weapon 2 other rituals of choice plus a render and two year extension.
Second Prize – Will be awarded a prize of 20 gold pieces and Guildmaster Neville will craft a weapon with 3 castings of damage aura and 1 other ritual of choice plus a render and a two year extension.
Third Prize – Will be awarded 10 pieces of gold and Guildmaster Neville will craft an item of power with 2 rituals of their choice plus a render and a one year extension.
“The Master/Mistress of Magic” – This will be a contest that takes place Saturday morning early. It will be a double elimination tournament and will be a contest of arms to see who will be the master of arms. This is a contest of both honor and skill. There will be three prizes for this contest.
First Prize – Awarded the Title “Spell Master/Mistress of Caladore” and a monthly stipend to have the Spell Master/Mistress help train the lower adventurers. This stipend will be a reward of upfront prize of 30 pieces of gold and an ongoing stipend of 20 pieces of gold for each gathering they attend to help use their skills training newer adventurers. And in addition to that Guildmaster Neville of the Celestial guild will craft for the winner a spellbook with 5 rituals of choice plus a render and two year extension.
Second Prize – Will be awarded a prize of 20 gold pieces and Guildmaster Neville will craft spellbook with 3 rituals of choice plus a render and two year extension.
Third Prize – Will be awarded 10 pieces of gold and Guildmaster Neville will craft an item of power with 2 rituals of their choice plus a render and a one year extension.
“The Master/Mistress of Steath” – This will be a contest that takes place late Friday night. It will be a contest of stealth, cunning, and skill. It will be a timed contest that will require stealth, cunning and skill. It will involve scoping out the contest. The ability to overcome detrimental odds and the ability to get into places that are barred to oneself, and finally the ability to overcome the traps others cannot. There will be three prizes for this event.
First Prize – Awarded the title “Thief Catcher of Caladore” and a monthly stipend to have the Thief Catchers services available to the Barony in times of need. The stipend will be an upfront prize of 50 pieces of gold. And an ongoing stipend of 20 pieces of gold for each gathering they attend to help use their skills in the aid of the Barony. And in addition Guildmaster Neville of the Celestial Guild will craft a rendered satchel with 5 enchantments of choice plus a two year extension.
Second Prize – Will be awarded a prize of 25 gold pieces and Guildmaster Neville of the Celestial Guild will craft a rendered pouch with 3 rituals of choice plus a two year extension
Third Prize – Will be awarded 10 pieces of gold and Guildmaster Neville of the Celestial Guild will craft a rendered vial with 1 ritual of their choice plus a one year extension.
“The Master/Mistress of the Food” – This will be a contest that will take place during the time of the feast. Each contestant will bring enough food for all who wish to have a small sampling of their food to determine the winners. The top 5 people will be awarded larger prizes. There will be voting on the foods in an order of 1-5. You will get 5 points for each first place vote you get down to 1 point for a 5th place vote. This will be a contest of culinary skill and the ability to bring a dish that all enjoy. A true worker of the culinary arts.
First Prize – Awarded the title of “Master Chef” and will have a monthly stipend to help the people of Caladore in their culinary delights. There will be an upfront prize of 100 pieces of gold and an ongoing stipend of 30 pieces of gold for each gathering they attend to lend their aid into the kitchens of Caladore. And in addition Guildmaster Neville of the Celestial Guild will craft an apron that has 5 enchantments on it of your choice plus a render and a two year extension.
Second Price – Awarded the title of “Chef” and will have a monthly stipend to help the people of Caladore in their culinary delights. There will be an upfront prize of 50 pieces of gold and an ongoing stipend of 15 pieces of gold for each gathering they attend to lend their aid into the kitchens of Caladore. And in addition Guildmaster Neville of the Celestial Guild will craft an apron that has 4 enchantments on it of your choice plus a render and a two year extension.
Third Prize - Awarded the title of “Sous Chef” and will have a monthly stipend to help the people of Caladore in their culinary delights. There will be an upfront prize of 30 pieces of gold and an ongoing stipend of 10 pieces of gold for each gathering they attend to lend their aid into the kitchens of Caladore. And in addition Guildmaster Neville of the Celestial Guild will craft an apron that has 3 enchantments on it of your choice plus a render and a two year extension.
Fourth Prize - Will be awarded a prize of 30 gold pieces and Guildmaster Neville of the Celestial Guild will craft a towel with 2 rituals of choice plus a two year extension
Fifth Prize – Will be awarded 25 pieces of gold and Guildmaster Neville of the Celestial Guild will craft a cloth with 1 ritual of their choice plus a one year extension.
“The Master/Mistress of Entertainment” – This contest will also take place at the feast. There will be slotted time during the food for entertainers either individually or as a team to bring joy to the town. All acts will be paid for their time after the completion of their show. There will be 3 prizes given. And people will vote on them. 3 points for a first place vote to one point for a 3rd place vote.
First place – Shall be paid a handsome sum of 100 pieces of gold and their services shall be secured for 3 dates at standard booking rates plus a 100% booking bonus.
Second place – Shall be paid the handsome sum of 50 pieces of gold and their services shall be secured for 2 dates at a standard booking rates plus a 50% booking bonus.
Third place – Shall be paid the handsome sum of 25 pieces of gold and their services shall be secured for 1 additional date at a standard booking rates plus a 25% booking bonus.
“The Mistress of the Hunt” – This contest will take place up until the feast. It will be a scouting and hunting contest to see who can bag the biggest game to provide food for the people of Caladore and for the feast itself. You are limited to only turning in your top three trophy pieces of game. All will be rewarded at the standard rates for any game they turn in for the feast and in addition there will be 3 prizes.
First prize – Shall be given the title “Huntmaster/mistress” and and a monthly stipend to have the Sword Master/Mistress help train the Barony of Caladore in its scouting or food gathering needs. This stipend will be a reward of upfront prize of 30 pieces of gold and an ongoing stipend of 20 pieces of gold for each gathering they attend to help use their skills for the benefit of the Barony of Caladore.And in addition to that Guildmaster Neville of the Celestial guild will craft for the winner a 6 castings of damage aura weapon 3 other rituals of choice plus a render and two year extension.
Second Prize – Will be awarded a prize of 20 gold pieces and Guildmaster Neville will craft a weapon with 3 castings of damage aura and 1 other ritual of choice plus a render and a two year extension.
Third Prize – Will be awarded 10 pieces of gold and Guildmaster Neville will craft an item of power with 2 rituals of their choice plus a render and a one year extension.
In addition to all of these fine contests there will be a gift exchange at the feast and much merry making! So come one and come all to the “Celestial Celebration” and celebrate the new year with the denizons of hope!