Magi Games

Task 7: Entries

Guild 2: Knight's Watch - JesterheadJohnSnow

"So, this year the Games end on a battle royale between the guilds?"

Senator Roan Clovis, a human male with graying dark hair, sat in the boxed section between two other politicians in the stands meant strictly for Tythan's elite. From this angle, they were closer to the action about to take place between the guilds and are also level with the competitors. In other words, it is as if they were with the Magi in the battle. The sun, already at its zenith in the sky, shone down with a blazing fury as the coarse and beige sand on the large coliseum glowed a bright yellow as if they were going to ignite into flames any moment. It was hard to believe that this C-shaped arena was situated on a private island located in the body of water east of Kypha.

"Aye indeed!" A fellow senator to his right, a Centaur with his golden hair tied back, smiled and leaned forward, grabbing hold of the purple railing that separated them from the participating Magi. " It's quite an appropriate conclusion to this year's Games, wouldn't you agree?"

"Well, it seems that you and I can actually agree on something, Foley." The senator to Clovis's right, a Nymph by the name of Opanne, giggled.

"Yes, it is convenient for you both to agree on something for once." Roan smiled. "Which guild do you think will end up victorious. My money is on the Knight's Watch."

"Psssh, I am going with Miria." Foley leaned back into his seat.

"You both have a screw or two loose." Opanne giggled. "The only guild that has what it takes is Valkyrie."

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"Welcome to the final round of this year's Games!"

Syliane and her four fellow representatives took their spots on the hot sand as Evina began her announcement from the red tower located in the middle of the dusty arena. She coughed and covered her mouth as a slight gust of wind blew sand around them, lowering the visibility a bit. She noticed the representatives of the other guilds standing in a semi-circle, ready to end the Games with a bang.

"First of all, give yourselves a pat on your back for making it this far. It is quite an accomplishment and you have served the Republic well by showing what your guild is capable of in addition to entertaining the citizens. Secondly, it was an honor to have you all in this year's Games. Now, without further ado, five representatives from the remaining guilds will battle it out in this wet and sandy arena. The winner will be the guild that has only their members standing. The use of magic is permitted as long as it isn't used to kill or maim anyone. Furthermore, there will be some additional obstacles used in this battle like wild animals and traps. There are sand dunes and water separating you from the crowd which you can use to your advantage if you choose. Okay, I said enough. May the best guild win!"

As Evina went quieted down. Syliane's eyes gazed at her environment. Since the arena was located on an island located between the estuary and the sea, the tide brought in water that surrounded the participants. The only thing keeping the blue-green water from pouring into the rest of the battleground was a five foot wall surrounding the distance between the crowd and the Magi. The Harpy's eyes landed on the metal bars located under the tower of the Gamemakers.

So that is where the wild beasts are kept. I know that they aren't supposed to be dangerous otherwise it wouldn't be legal to use them against us, but I can't shake this bad feeling I have. Was it just me or did Evina's enthusiasm sound a bit too faux?

Before she could ponder her question any longer, Rhengar pushed her out of the way as a fireball missed her by centimeters. She could feel where it singed her left shoulder. Startled, the Harpy glanced up at her guildmate.