Night Tournament Closing Ceremony

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This is it, the finale of the Night Tournament! The 16 competitors have battled it out across three different events, and tonight they will receive their ultimate reward. The closing ceremony is taking place at the Redbright Institute and the President himself will be in attendance to crown the champions.

The ceremony takes place from 9pm-midnight Saturday 26th August. 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. As well as President Cesare Borgia, the other members of the Night Council are also present, along with the event hosts and organisers Sylvia Redbright and Alexandrie Belrose.

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
Just like the opening ceremony, the entirety of tonight's closing ceremony takes place outside in the grounds, namely the football field. This time around, there is a single large stage and only limited seating around the edge of the field. The large bulk of the crowd will be standing in front of the stage. 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.

9pm-9.30pm: 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 on stage.

9.30-10.15pm: Champions Ceremony
On stage are the event organisers Sylvia Redbright, Alexandrie Belrose and Yasmine Merad, along with President Cesare Borgia of the Night Council. One by one the 16 competitors step on to the stage and are applauded by the crowd. Sylvia makes a speech congratulating the competitors. Then the individual champions are called forth to receive handshakes from the event organisers and be presented with their prize by the President. The prizes are presented in the following order:

Cole, Ghost Champion
Roddy Geiger, Shapeshifter Champion
Desmond Miles, Witch Champion
Lancelot, Meta Human Champion
Fun Ghoul, Werewolf Champion
Evie Frye, Vampire Champion
Eames, Night Champion

All the competitors except Eames receive a silver crown and a cheque for £1,000. Eames receives a golden crown, a cheque for £10,000 and a magic scroll which will grant him a special ability.

10.15pm-midnight: Light up the Night Concert
For the rest of the event, it's time to dance all night. Some of London's most famous (and least famous) supernatural bands, including Hester and the Spookycats, NSunk, My Faevourite Things, The Tinker Belles, Werehouse 13, Panic! At The Coven, The Bearwolves and Backstreet Wizards are performing amidst a starry night backdrop and a laser show. (It's hard to tell what's magic and what's technology – maybe it's both?) The music is loud, the drinks are free-flowing and the crowd are here to party. Want to let loose? Go wild.

[OOC: Please see the information post for more details on this event and to ask any questions!]

Comments

[ghoulaid]

"Thanks." Maybe he's beaming. Just a little bit. Third-ish isn't bad at all- he'd expected to place somewhere mid-to-low in the ranks.

"How come you didn't sign up?"

[outofthemanor]

"I do participate in competitions."

Which is true. She'd often been forced into competitive situation when still in the public school system and it had never been enjoyable.

[ghoulaid]

"You any good?" She seems like she would be.

Naturally, Ghoul can't hold still for long and he begins moving his arm just enough to set the crown spinning around his wrist like a fancy little hula hoop. Maybe the crown is why she didn't compete. It is a bit much...

[outofthemanor]

"Depends on the topic." Some things she is good at - archery is a particular talent, and they did say she inherited her father's athletic abilities...

"It's rather gaudy," she said after a moment, looking at the crown.

[ghoulaid]

"Holy shit, right?" Finally, someone with taste. Everyone else seems to be happily wearing their crowns, but... "It's kinda highschool-prom, y'know? Just with more violence behind it, I guess." Which actually makes it sound kind of cool, now that he thinks about it. Huh.

Still not gonna wear it, though.

[outofthemanor]

"It should reflect the violence more." Because honestly, what was the point of not reflecting the violence? "I don't have any blood we can splatter it in."