June 20th 2016 - June 26th 2016
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Very little is known about the culture of Guildereim's most savage native species, the naga, for they are a society that exists wherever civilization does not. What is known, gleaned from ruins and harrowing encounters is that they worship a pantheon of snake-gods and that their society is a tribal one.
"Every year on the Summer solstice, the Naga tribes gather on the beaches of Guildereim to fight for supremacy. Some consider the combat as a religious rite to honor Sej Kadar, the cobra-god of war; others speculate that it might affect rights to certain hunting grounds. Each tribe selects a champion to join the ranks of the fighters; the vanquished are often killed outright, but if they should survive, they are sacrificed to appease the great cobra."
FIRST ROUND
Tears of Cipactlicoatl
The naga believe that the great crocodilian serpent Cipactlicoatl cried tears of blood that formed the oceans and rivers, cutting Guildereim off to protect their people. As such, the first round of this brutal tournament is dedicated to the blood rituals of the naga. Contestants must paint themselves in fresh blood of a recently slaughtered sacrifice. It is believed that the more intricate the patterns, the more likely a fighter is to win.
SECOND ROUND
The Ruby Egg of Tlachinolli'meztli
Solar eclipses are auspicious times for the naga people, as they believe an eclipse is the sun being devoured by the immense dragon prince named Tlachinolli'meztli, only to be birthed again as he flew past. To celebrate this rebirth of the sun they would dress in great feathered masks encrusted with jewels that would sparkle in the new born light. Fighters are encouraged to emulate this tradition in the second round.
THIRD ROUND
Sej Kadar's Wrath
The final round is dedicated to the cobra god of war himself. It is believed that he fought Tezcacoatl atop a great mountain of skulls of his allies and loved ones, where the tyrant had cut them down. The finalists will fight one another upon a similar mound of skulls (Real or fake is anyone's guess!) with one dressed as Order and the other as Chaos. How they choose to represent these roles are up to the character's themselves.
"Every year on the Summer solstice, the Naga tribes gather on the beaches of Guildereim to fight for supremacy. Some consider the combat as a religious rite to honor Sej Kadar, the cobra-god of war; others speculate that it might affect rights to certain hunting grounds. Each tribe selects a champion to join the ranks of the fighters; the vanquished are often killed outright, but if they should survive, they are sacrificed to appease the great cobra."
FIRST ROUND
Tears of Cipactlicoatl
The naga believe that the great crocodilian serpent Cipactlicoatl cried tears of blood that formed the oceans and rivers, cutting Guildereim off to protect their people. As such, the first round of this brutal tournament is dedicated to the blood rituals of the naga. Contestants must paint themselves in fresh blood of a recently slaughtered sacrifice. It is believed that the more intricate the patterns, the more likely a fighter is to win.
SECOND ROUND
The Ruby Egg of Tlachinolli'meztli
Solar eclipses are auspicious times for the naga people, as they believe an eclipse is the sun being devoured by the immense dragon prince named Tlachinolli'meztli, only to be birthed again as he flew past. To celebrate this rebirth of the sun they would dress in great feathered masks encrusted with jewels that would sparkle in the new born light. Fighters are encouraged to emulate this tradition in the second round.
THIRD ROUND
Sej Kadar's Wrath
The final round is dedicated to the cobra god of war himself. It is believed that he fought Tezcacoatl atop a great mountain of skulls of his allies and loved ones, where the tyrant had cut them down. The finalists will fight one another upon a similar mound of skulls (Real or fake is anyone's guess!) with one dressed as Order and the other as Chaos. How they choose to represent these roles are up to the character's themselves.
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PRIZES:
All coin winnings will be handed out via the money purse, please make sure to have your purse opened.
The winners of the FIRST ROUND of matches will receive a purse of 50 gold pieces. If the winner is an unowned slave they will receive two hot meals of their choice and a two hour pass from the cages. These passes will be supervised by a (NPC) TGT Guard and must be used within a month.. If the winner is an owned slave, all winnings goes to their owner.
The winners of the SEMIFINALS will receive a purse of 150 gold pieces. If the winner is an unowned slave they will receive three hot meals of their choice and two evening passes from the cages. These passes will be supervised by a (NPC) TGT Guard and must be used within a month. If the winner is an owned slave, all winnings goes to their owner.
The winner of the FINALS will receive a purse of 200 gold pieces, and an ornate solid gold macuahuitl believed to be set with the teeth of Sej Kadar himself as opposed to volcanic glass. If the winner is an unowned slave they receive one hot meal per day for the rest of the week of their choice and three evening passes from the cages. These passes will be supervised by a (NPC) TGT Guard and must be used within a month. If the winner is an owned slave, all the winnings go to their owner.
All coin winnings will be handed out via the money purse, please make sure to have your purse opened.
The winners of the FIRST ROUND of matches will receive a purse of 50 gold pieces. If the winner is an unowned slave they will receive two hot meals of their choice and a two hour pass from the cages. These passes will be supervised by a (NPC) TGT Guard and must be used within a month.. If the winner is an owned slave, all winnings goes to their owner.
The winners of the SEMIFINALS will receive a purse of 150 gold pieces. If the winner is an unowned slave they will receive three hot meals of their choice and two evening passes from the cages. These passes will be supervised by a (NPC) TGT Guard and must be used within a month. If the winner is an owned slave, all winnings goes to their owner.
The winner of the FINALS will receive a purse of 200 gold pieces, and an ornate solid gold macuahuitl believed to be set with the teeth of Sej Kadar himself as opposed to volcanic glass. If the winner is an unowned slave they receive one hot meal per day for the rest of the week of their choice and three evening passes from the cages. These passes will be supervised by a (NPC) TGT Guard and must be used within a month. If the winner is an owned slave, all the winnings go to their owner.
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IMPORTANT NOTES
Blood of Sands requires the use of TGT Dice If you are unfamiliar with the dice system this tournament isn't for you, only those experienced with using the dice system should be taking part.
If you are unable to make a match you forfeit your position and a stand-in will take your place. If this happens in the quarterfinals, semifinals, or final matches, you forfeit and your opponent wins.
Please copy and paste the following in a reply window to this topic and fill out if you wish to take part in the tournament. If you don't fill out this form you won't be included in the matches.
To represent the fact that this is a tournament for the Tether's best fighters, only characters with 4 aspect points or more may enter. To show that only experienced fighters can take part, but also since the mathematical odds make it close to impossible for a 3 aspect fighter or less to win against veterans.
Dice will be rolled to decide fighters for the matches. You have until 17th June to sign up.
ALL FIGHTERS MUST ARRIVE 20 MINUTES EARLY. If you are not there ten minutes prior to when the fight is suppose to start we will select a stand in, even if you're only five minutes late, we're not going to wait for you. This is incredibly important for when using the betting system as the bets are done before the fight starts.
Please note that YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR POSTING UP THE FIGHT LOG. Moderators will not post up fights for you, and tournament fights still follow the same three day rule as normal arena fights. Fights should be posted here on the forums in order to qualify for XP.
Log-In Name:
Aspects: (Please link to your posted Aspects. Find your post, click the small arrow in the upper left hand corner, copy and paste url.)
Match: (You are allowed to sign up for TWO match dates. Please pick one or two, if you don't specify a date, you won't be placed for sign up.)
Sponsor/Owner's Name: (If a slave, unowned slaves MUST have a sponsor to enter, sponsors may also be Gladiator House.)
Do You Need An Arena Tutorial?:
Did You Win The Last Tournament? (The last tournament was the 2016 Sweetheart Brawl.)
Blood of Sands requires the use of TGT Dice If you are unfamiliar with the dice system this tournament isn't for you, only those experienced with using the dice system should be taking part.
If you are unable to make a match you forfeit your position and a stand-in will take your place. If this happens in the quarterfinals, semifinals, or final matches, you forfeit and your opponent wins.
Please copy and paste the following in a reply window to this topic and fill out if you wish to take part in the tournament. If you don't fill out this form you won't be included in the matches.
To represent the fact that this is a tournament for the Tether's best fighters, only characters with 4 aspect points or more may enter. To show that only experienced fighters can take part, but also since the mathematical odds make it close to impossible for a 3 aspect fighter or less to win against veterans.
Dice will be rolled to decide fighters for the matches. You have until 17th June to sign up.
ALL FIGHTERS MUST ARRIVE 20 MINUTES EARLY. If you are not there ten minutes prior to when the fight is suppose to start we will select a stand in, even if you're only five minutes late, we're not going to wait for you. This is incredibly important for when using the betting system as the bets are done before the fight starts.
Please note that YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR POSTING UP THE FIGHT LOG. Moderators will not post up fights for you, and tournament fights still follow the same three day rule as normal arena fights. Fights should be posted here on the forums in order to qualify for XP.
Log-In Name:
Aspects: (Please link to your posted Aspects. Find your post, click the small arrow in the upper left hand corner, copy and paste url.)
Match: (You are allowed to sign up for TWO match dates. Please pick one or two, if you don't specify a date, you won't be placed for sign up.)
Sponsor/Owner's Name: (If a slave, unowned slaves MUST have a sponsor to enter, sponsors may also be Gladiator House.)
Do You Need An Arena Tutorial?:
Did You Win The Last Tournament? (The last tournament was the 2016 Sweetheart Brawl.)
MATCHES
FIRST ROUND
FIRST MATCH
20th June, 6pm FST
Jormun vs. Little Sparrow.
Moderator: Monstrum.
WINNER: Jormun.
SECOND MATCH
21st June, 6pm FST
Xorathalos vs. Aethiops.
Moderator: Monstrum.
WINNER: Aethiops.
THIRD MATCH
22nd June, 8pm FST
Sabaoth vs. Mothi.
Moderator: Monstrum.
WINNER: Mothi.
FOURTH MATCH
23rd June, 8pm FST
Boiler vs. Miernie.
Moderator: Monstrum.
WINNER: Boiler.
SEMI-FINALS
FIRST MATCH
24th June, 6pm FST
Jormun vs. Aethiops.
Moderator: Monstrum.
WINNER: Aethiops.
SECOND MATCH
25th June, 6pm FST
Mothi vs. Boiler.
Moderator: Monstrum.
WINNER: Mothi.
FINALS
26th June, 6pm FST
Aethiops vs Mothi.
Moderator: Monstrum.
WINNER: Mothi.
FIRST ROUND
FIRST MATCH
20th June, 6pm FST
Jormun vs. Little Sparrow.
Moderator: Monstrum.
WINNER: Jormun.
SECOND MATCH
21st June, 6pm FST
Xorathalos vs. Aethiops.
Moderator: Monstrum.
WINNER: Aethiops.
THIRD MATCH
22nd June, 8pm FST
Sabaoth vs. Mothi.
Moderator: Monstrum.
WINNER: Mothi.
FOURTH MATCH
23rd June, 8pm FST
Boiler vs. Miernie.
Moderator: Monstrum.
WINNER: Boiler.
SEMI-FINALS
FIRST MATCH
24th June, 6pm FST
Jormun vs. Aethiops.
Moderator: Monstrum.
WINNER: Aethiops.
SECOND MATCH
25th June, 6pm FST
Mothi vs. Boiler.
Moderator: Monstrum.
WINNER: Mothi.
FINALS
26th June, 6pm FST
Aethiops vs Mothi.
Moderator: Monstrum.
WINNER: Mothi.
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FAQ
I've never used the fight system before, can I enter the tournament?
We expect those that enter the tournament are familiar with the dice system. We cannot be teaching you how to use the system mid tournament fight. We will try our best to offer a dice tutorial before the event. If you've never used the system please arrange a tutorial with a staff member before the tournament begins.
Can we sign up for more than one match in the first round of matches?
Yes, but only two. For example, if you sign up for two different dates, you'll be added to the rolls for those particular matches. If you manage to be successful on the first date then naturally you won't be added to the second date.
Will there be XP made available?
YES. You are not allowed to do any official fights while you are participating in the tournament. Also, make sure that you haven't fought within the last week previous to your first fight. This is because you have to wait a week to gain XP. As an example: Minotaur Joe wants to fight on October 8th, he must make sure he doesn't enter an official fight after October 2nd because of XP. Your character should be spending this time to train for the Tournament, not get him or herself injured from fighting.
Do I get XP in the semi-finals even if it hasn't been more than the required week wait for XP?
Yes you do get XP. Tournaments are special in that regards. We don't want to stretch the fights over a month or more. But your character shouldn't be fighting whatsoever between the first round of matches, semi-finals, or finals. If your character is found doing so you may be required to forfeit your position in the tournament.
Something came up and I am unable to fight!
That means you give up your spot. If we have a stand in for the first round of matches, they will take your spot. If you are in the final or semi-final you forfeit and your opponent automatically wins. When the dates and times are decided on, they're set, we will not be changing the dates.
Can I be a stand in even if there are spots available?
Yes!
Can I fight in the next tournament if I was in the current one?
Yes, however only if you weren't the champion for the last tournament. Characters that win one tournament are required to sit out the next one to allow fair competition.
Can I sign up with more than one character?
No. Only one, otherwise it wouldn't be fair.
How are stand-ins decided?
If a spot opens up in one of the first matches and there are multiple stand ins available for that spot, we will roll dice to decide who gets to fill that spot up.
I've never used the fight system before, can I enter the tournament?
We expect those that enter the tournament are familiar with the dice system. We cannot be teaching you how to use the system mid tournament fight. We will try our best to offer a dice tutorial before the event. If you've never used the system please arrange a tutorial with a staff member before the tournament begins.
Can we sign up for more than one match in the first round of matches?
Yes, but only two. For example, if you sign up for two different dates, you'll be added to the rolls for those particular matches. If you manage to be successful on the first date then naturally you won't be added to the second date.
Will there be XP made available?
YES. You are not allowed to do any official fights while you are participating in the tournament. Also, make sure that you haven't fought within the last week previous to your first fight. This is because you have to wait a week to gain XP. As an example: Minotaur Joe wants to fight on October 8th, he must make sure he doesn't enter an official fight after October 2nd because of XP. Your character should be spending this time to train for the Tournament, not get him or herself injured from fighting.
Do I get XP in the semi-finals even if it hasn't been more than the required week wait for XP?
Yes you do get XP. Tournaments are special in that regards. We don't want to stretch the fights over a month or more. But your character shouldn't be fighting whatsoever between the first round of matches, semi-finals, or finals. If your character is found doing so you may be required to forfeit your position in the tournament.
Something came up and I am unable to fight!
That means you give up your spot. If we have a stand in for the first round of matches, they will take your spot. If you are in the final or semi-final you forfeit and your opponent automatically wins. When the dates and times are decided on, they're set, we will not be changing the dates.
Can I be a stand in even if there are spots available?
Yes!
Can I fight in the next tournament if I was in the current one?
Yes, however only if you weren't the champion for the last tournament. Characters that win one tournament are required to sit out the next one to allow fair competition.
Can I sign up with more than one character?
No. Only one, otherwise it wouldn't be fair.
How are stand-ins decided?
If a spot opens up in one of the first matches and there are multiple stand ins available for that spot, we will roll dice to decide who gets to fill that spot up.
Attendees
Expect to see the following faces in attendance:
You might also see the following faces there:
Event Comments
Mothi has emerged as this tournament's champion! Congratulations!
Grimm(played byTaciturn)
June 19th 2016
1:42pm
Grimm(played byTaciturn)June 17th 2016
10:18pm
Applications to the tournament are now closed.
Anyone attempting to join after this post will not be included in the dice roll this weekend.
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I need to pull myself from this event. I start work on Monday at 3 EST and work until 11. I will miss the entire thing.
Good luck to everyone else. -
Log-In Name:Cusith
Aspects: http://thegoldentether.com/board/viewtopic.php?p=126530#p126530
Match: 20th and 21st
Sponsor/Owner's Name:N/A
Do You Need An Arena Tutorial?:No
Did You Win The Last Tournament? No -
Log-In Name: Gadadhara
Aspects: http://thegoldentether.com/board/viewtopic.php?p=152239#p152239
Match: 21st or 22nd
Sponsor/Owner's Name: Jacob and Loraen Cross
Do You Need An Arena Tutorial?: No
Did You Win The Last Tournament? No -
I just was informed that my second twin might be coming home at some point either this weekend or early next week. I have marked on my calendar for my folks to see the dates that this event will be held, so hopefully I can still make it.
If I cannot, Mon, I will message you. -
Log-In Name: Xorathalos
Aspects: http://thegoldentether.com/board/viewtopic.php?p=126601#p126601
Match: 20th and 21st
Sponsor/Owner's Name: Marcus Falworth
Do You Need An Arena Tutorial?: No thanks
Did You Win The Last Tournament?: No -
Well just found out I'll be going to family reunion, so x me out Monstrum. Sorry about that.
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Log-In Name: Miernie
Aspects:
Strength: 0
Speed: 2
Stamina: 2
Hit Points [30+(7xStamina)]: 44
*Primary Weapon(s): Spear
Secondary Weapon(s): N/A
**Primary Armor: N/A
Secondary Armor: N/A
Match: 22nd or 23rd.
Sponsor/Owner's Name: Bien
Do You Need An Arena Tutorial?: No
Did You Win The Last Tournament? N/A Bien(played byBien)June 15th 2016
6:32pm
Name: Bien
Aspects: http://thegoldentether.com/board/viewtopic.php?p=127775#p127775
Match: 21st, 23rd
Sponsor/Owner's Name: None
Do You Need An Arena Tutorial?: No
Did You Win The Last Tournament? No-
Log-In Name: Boiler
Aspects: http://thegoldentether.com/board/viewtopic.php?f=75&t=15593&p=155406#p155406
Match: 22nd or 23rd
Sponsor/Owner's Name: N/A
Do You Need An Arena Tutorial?: No
Did You Win The Last Tournament? Didn't enter. -
Log-In Name: Jacob Cross
Aspects: Link
Match: 22nd or 23rd.
Sponsor/Owner's Name: N/A
Do You Need An Arena Tutorial?: No
Did You Win The Last Tournament? No Delinda(played anonymously)June 2nd 2016
4:03pm
Delinda will be available to assist in the Infirmary if required!-
Log-In Name: Sabaoth.
Aspects: http://thegoldentether.com/board/viewtopic.php?p=150493#p150493
Match: 23rd only.
Sponsor/Owner's Name: The Golden Tether.
Do You Need An Arena Tutorial?: No.
Did You Win The Last Tournament? Nope. -
Log-In Name: Kasathria
Aspects: http://thegoldentether.com/board/viewtopic.php?p=154407#p154407
Match: 21st, 22nd (available all days)
Sponsor.Owner's Name: N/A
Do You Need An Arena Tutorial? No
Did You Win The Last Tournament? No Jormun(played anonymously)June 2nd 2016
12:20pm
Log-In Name: Jormun.
Aspects: Here.
Match: 21st or 22nd.
Sponsor Name: Crowling.
Do You Need An Arena Tutorial?: No.
Did You Win The Last Tournament? No.-
Correction, I meant 22nd and 23rd. Forgive my sleep-deprived grey matter.
Modi(played anonymously)June 2nd 2016
10:46am
Log-In Name: Mothi
Aspects: Here.
Match: 22nd, 23rd.
Sponsor/Owner's Name: N/A.
Do You Need An Arena Tutorial?: Nope.
Did You Win The Last Tournament?: Nope.-
Log-In Name: Amelia Lukin
Aspects: http://thegoldentether.com/board/viewtopic.php?p=150817#p150817
Match: June 20th, June 21. (I should note that should one of the twins be home before these dates, I might need to pull out. I apologize now if that should have to happen.)
Sponsor/Owner's Name: N/A
Do You Need An Arena Tutorial?: Negative
Did You Win The Last Tournament? Did not participate.
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Grimm(played byTaciturn)June 26th 2016
5:23pm