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undergrounds2017-08-06 08:29 pm
undergroundmods) wrote in undergrounds2017-08-06 08:29 pm
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Night Tournament Opening Ceremony
Every four years the Night Tournament is held in London as a celebration of the physical, mental and magical prowess of its supernatural inhabitants. Over three weeks the chosen competitors will take on various challenges in an effort to be crowned Champions of their species. Tonight, the grand opening ceremony is taking place at the Redbright Institute, where guests can expect a spectacle of magical wonders and of course the parade of this year's competitors.
The ceremony takes place from 8pm-11pm Sunday 6th August. It is being hosted by the school's Chancellor, Sylvia Redbright, accompanied by event organisers Alexandrie Belrose, the Dean, and Yasmine Merad. Guests must have purchased a ticket in order to attend the event, unless of course you are one of the competitors or someone involved in organising the tournament.
Rules of entry
• No weapons. Any weapons or objects that could be used as weapons will be confiscated.
• No drugs or alcohol except that provided at the event. Don't try to sneak any in.
• No violence.
There is security present on the grounds during the event. The school itself is shut. (In fact, if your character is a member of the Redbright Institute, you could have them acting as security if you want.) They will respond to and put a stop to any trouble.
Order of events
The entirety of tonight's ceremony takes place outside in the grounds, namely the football field. There are stands around the field where the audience can watch the show. A number of stewards (student volunteers) will check tickets and direct guests over to the right place. They are also selling a variety of drinks and snacks to cater for all supernatural tastes. Vampires without daylight jewellery are directed through to the "shade zone": a section of the stand which is completely shielded from the sun.
8pm-8.30pm: Redbright Choir
Led by the Head of Music Ms Sandra Ng, the Redbright Choir is comprised of a variety of students representing all supernatural beings coming together to sing in harmony. They are accompanied by a live band.
8.30-9.30pm: Welcome to the Night (nb. sunset is at 8.45pm)
Settle in for one hell of a show. The hour's entertainment, proudly organised and performed by students at the Redbright Institute, features a showpiece from every supernatural type, from witches performing a spectacular light show of magic, meta humans showing off their powers, to werewolves and shapeshifters dancing in fur costumes. The theme again is harmony: the show ends with all performers joining hands in a giant circle on the pitch before performing their final dance.
9.30-9.45pm: Sylvia's Welcome Speech
As the host and sponsor of the Night Tournament, Sylvia will then step up to a podium to say a few words. She talks about (you guessed it) peace and harmony and coming together to celebrate supernatural diversity. She speaks proudly of the Redbright Institute's record of welcoming and teaching any supernatural student, no matter their background. The one thing that does get all the journalists scribbling furiously, however, is a brief mention of the Night Council's new President. Though she doesn't mention him by name, she does say that she welcomes the President's stance on promoting peace and unity.
9.45-10.15pm: The Parade
At last the 16 competitors are introduced one by one. Dressed in spectacular costumes, each competitor gets their own float which makes one round of the field before they all meet in the centre of the pitch. The parade is accompanied by inspiring music and showers of glitter (or is it pixie dust?). Smile and wave, everyone. Smile and wave.
10.15-11pm: General Mingling
Finally, the audience are allowed to invade the pitch where they can mingle with the competitors as they please. Stewards walk around serving more drinks, and there is a live band playing until the end of the event. Stick around to catch some gossip, place a bet on your preferred competitor, or offer support to your favourites.
[OOC: Please see the information post for more details on this event and to ask any questions!]
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But, he shrugs. "Sounds like you got a good plan, anyway. I mean, that's basically what I'm gonna do." That, and punching. And kicking. And tackling. And stomping.
Yeah, the fighting round is probably going to be the only thing Ghoul is any good at...
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If nothing else, it would let him know how well he could do when he really put his mind to a fight instead of just running away at the first sign of trouble.
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Except that doesn't stop them from hurting in the moment. But that's such a tiny, insignificant detail. "Anyway, we're gonna have to teach you how to fight. After all this, though. Can't make the competition harder on myself."
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He didn't want to risk everything if he was mistaken. As for teaching him how to fight...well, that was a really good idea, actually.
"Yeah, we definitely should. I mean, I went to a 'self defense against vampires' thing once, but I definitely should learn more than that."
Because not all fighting, or even most fighting, was going to be against a vampire. Thankfully.
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It's not the greatest plan he's ever had, if only because Roddy is now Very Extreme Levels Of Tall when Ghoul turns to look at him again. Yikes. His face scrunches up and he waves for Roddy to come the fuck on. "You shoulda kept goin' to it. If you can fight vampires, you can wreck the shit out of anything."
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Roddy followed Ghoul, climbing down from the float like a normal person when he did so.
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"C'mon, fucker." And with that, Ghoul begins to lead the way through the minglers, plowing a path whenever necessary. Delicate Flower Roddy is lucky he knows a bulldozer.
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Roddy followed Ghoul, glad he had Ghoul there to shove people out of the way so he didn't have to try and squeeze through the crowd.