Quests & Challenges

luge [url=http://flightrising.com/main.php?dragon=39508297] [img]http://flightrising.com/rendern/350/395083/39508297_350.png[/img] [/url] the vague description "sledding, but more dangerous" intrigued gloria. after her many alchemical experiments (with varying degrees of success), how could sliding down a hill covered in ice crystals be that bad? gloria was a consummate novelty-seeker, and after her recent experiment that resulted in [url=http://flightrising.com/main.php?p=lair&id=358359&tab=dragon&did=48508753]an entire living dragon being born[/url], this frosty slip'n'slide seemed like no big deal. already equipped with a coat and goggles, gloria wiggled up and planted herself on the sled.

[center][b]Speed Skating[/b][/center] [center][url=http://flightrising.com/main.php?dragon=35569231] [img]http://flightrising.com/rendern/350/355693/35569231_350.png[/img] [/url][/center] [i]Left, right, weave.[/i] the ice phone like crystal below him as he sped on skates. He may not have had much ice to practice on back home but it wasn't about to stop him. Pearl clutched tightly by his tail, no fear of dropping it. He hoped it wouldn't slow him down as he moved forward, doing his best.

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[b]Luge[/b] [center][url=http://flightrising.com/main.php?dragon=5443143][img] http://www1.flightrising.com/dgen/dressing-room/dragon?did=5443143&skin=4716&apparel=12915,8601,20588,13857,13817,13785,13793,12929,13833,12936,13841&xt=dressing.png[/img][/url][/center] “OK, Jarvis,” Stark said, addressing his golem companion who was fluttering around the sled performing a last-minute examination. They had spent weeks working on the design, figuring out how to improve on existing models while remaining within the rules – but their time was up. There was nothing more they could do, because Stark’s first run down the track was about to begin. Now was the moment of truth. “Very good, sir,” Jarvis said. He flew over to land on the railing just beside the start ramp where he would have the best possible view. Stark carefully removed the sparking gauntlet that normally never left his wrist and placed it next to the railing. It had enough charge stored to keep Jarvis functioning for an hour, so he would be fine for the duration of the race – but even so he felt nervous leaving behind his constant companion. “Best of luck, sir,” Jarvis said as Stark picked up his sled and, at a nod from the officials, stepped onto the ramp. He sat down and grabbed the handles, preparing himself, then slid backwards and forwards once to build momentum before pushing off. His claws dug into the ice on either side of him as he pedalled with his forepaws – and then he leaned back and let the full force of gravity take hold as he shot into the first corner. Stark was used to G-forces from flying with the added thrust of his mechanojets, but each tight turn felt far more intense than anything he had experienced before. It felt extremely strange to steer using his calves, shoulders and head rather than his wings and the top half of his body, but he did the best he could. The sled performed beautifully, singing over the ice. All too soon, it was over and he was skidding to a stop at the bottom of the track, breathless and full of adrenaline – and above all excited to see his place in the rankings.

@jbapple, @Deladria, @Undermom, @MusicandMagic, @foxghosts, @HedwigHufflepuff, @MoonlitCacti, @Thoroughbred, @Gravebloom, @theinsaneeraser, @Eyry, @Meyoline, @AchromaticSpark, @Venusian, @NlCKname (i is a lowercase L), @Leopardmask, @fosterson, @Xirei, @Skyeset, @Katsuokai, @Raiko, @DarkWolf133, @Hikaye, @Shougoney, @Irien, @LavenderAmethyst, @Cheshly, @Disillusionist, @Aquatic, @Adriel, @FelineFine, @AithneOnik, @NicoleEirin, @magpietellme, @Stanzascale, @Eialyne, @CowboyMouth, @Aradan, @Grahh, @Hanelli, @Sidegrinder, @LehLora, @Yuubi, @Infinity14, @threepigeons, @idlewildly, @Delcat, @KairinRose, @DraigTeg, @Shougoney, @brighteningskies, @felistopaz, @Dracowolf, @AthenaCorvus, @Scatterspark, @Feorin, @Crim, @tigressRising, @Canisa, @idlewildly, @RemanLT, @SocklessWonder, @alyblaith, @SilverQuark, @Asphoxia, @Lundlaeva, @TinnaMinor, @Eialyne, @MarinaQuakenbush, @MissMokushiroku, @JohnnieBoyo, @betty, @Stellatrix13, @Forestwolf, @Crisps [center][size=5][b]Day Six Recap[/b][/size][/center] [columns] [url=http://flightrising.com/main.php?dragon=7165160][img]http://flightrising.com/rendern/avatars/71652/7165160.png[/img][/url][nextcol][size=4]Welcome to our last recap of the 2018 Winter Games! The last day is always a bit sad, as dragons pack and prepare for their journeys home. But, let's get down to business: the word of the day is [b]Icewarden[/b]. You have one more chance to win the daily prize! The prize from yesterday, a Starlight Cloak, goes to @betty. [/size] [/columns] [columns] [url=http://flightrising.com/main.php?dragon=8023219][img]http://flightrising.com/rendern/avatars/80233/8023219.png[/img][/url][nextcol][size=4]The judging calculations may take a little bit of time, so don’t worry if your event isn’t announced immediately. Be on the lookout for our coverage of the medal ceremonies in the week following the Gala. So far five clans are eligible for the overall clan medals with another twenty-five other clans having five or more events done. They'll need to finish their events today for a chance at the big awards![/size] [/columns] [columns] [url=http://flightrising.com/main.php?dragon=7165160][img]http://flightrising.com/rendern/avatars/71652/7165160.png[/img][/url][nextcol][size=4] The unpredictable weather may cause some delays of awards being sent, but please be patient as our couriers work to prepare and deliver any prizes. This is also the final reminder to [i]please check the spreadsheet[/i] if you think you may have missed filling out one of event entry forms. There’s still time to make corrections today, but the correction booth will be closed at the end of the festival.[/size] [/columns] [columns] [url=http://flightrising.com/main.php?dragon=8023219][img]http://flightrising.com/rendern/avatars/80233/8023219.png[/img][/url][nextcol][size=4] Even with competition winding down, there’s still time to see what else the Gala has to offer this year. Although it’s too late to enter, you may want to take a look at the amusing and adorable kitty antics over at the [url=http://www1.flightrising.com/forums/forga/2611305/1] Blanket Fort - Cats' Choice Awards.[/url][/size] [/columns] [columns] [url=http://flightrising.com/main.php?dragon=7165160][img]http://flightrising.com/rendern/avatars/71652/7165160.png[/img][/url][nextcol][size=4] Plus, tonight is the feast of the Super Blood Wolf Moon, followed by the Winter Games Closing Ceremony. It’s always a fun time and the food is sure to be delicious! Our clan’s chefs, led by [url=http://flightrising.com/main.php?p=lair&id=101617&tab=dragon&did=7173591]Chess[/url], have been busy preparing the feast and are excited to share their food with all the athletes! [/size] [/columns] [columns] [url=http://flightrising.com/main.php?dragon=8023219][img]http://flightrising.com/rendern/avatars/80233/8023219.png[/img][/url][nextcol][size=4]We may see a bit of snow again this year on this final day of competition, so be sure to bundle up and enjoy the last day of the 2019 Crystalline Gala! Don’t forget to pick up your participation medal before heading home. Thanks for joining us this year![/size] [/columns] [quote][center][b]Participation Badge for All Competing Clans[/b] [/center] [center][img]https://i.imgur.com/hGx3DCx.png[/img][/quote][/center]

[center][url=http://flightrising.com/main.php?dragon=14111953] [img]http://flightrising.com/rendern/350/141120/14111953_350.png[/img] [/url] [b]Day 7 - SKI JUMPING[/b][/center] It had been a very long time since Sturmwelle had engaged in a sporting contest of any sort, but she had been keeping herself strong by fighting in the wilderness and the Coliseum. She wasn't sure how big a chance she stood against the other dragons, especially the trained athletes, but she was confident that she would at least be able to put on a good show. The Tidelord had been absent for some time now. She wondered if it would be appropriate to mutter a quick prayer to him, or perhaps in this case it would be better to invoke the Icewarden. She looked at the glistening expanse of frost ahead of her and tensed her old limbs, readying herself for the [i]go[/i] signal.

[center][url=http://flightrising.com/main.php?dragon=33970134][img]http://flightrising.com/rendern/350/339702/33970134_350.png[/img][/url] [i]Slalom[/i][/center] Bontu's concentration slipped during the second half of the course. It had been a tiring, as well as thrilling, week, but a week of darkness will wear on a dragon who'd known a life by the Lightweaver's brilliant, incandescent blessings. He made a turn too widely and lost some of his momentum, but the Wildclaw still cleared the gate. Bontu gritted his teeth. It was the last day for the teams to prove themselves. A fumble now would be remembered, as would a victory at that part of the week. The Icewarden himself might as well be watching for all the tension and weight of the day. The Wildclaw's discipline allowed him to bind body and mind to the task at hand. The end of the games was in sight.

[center][url=http://flightrising.com/main.php?dragon=5015718] [img]http://flightrising.com/rendern/350/50158/5015718_350.png[/img] [/url][/center] [center][b]Nicodemo - Cross Country[/b][/center] Nicodemo sighed as he slid steadily past hills and trees. It had been a long time, too long, since he last had a view of his home country this private and intimate. He wished he'd signed up for an earlier slot- or for more events. The Icewarden's domain was truly beautiful.

[center]Luge [url=http://flightrising.com/main.php?dragon=30890393] [img]http://flightrising.com/rendern/350/308904/30890393_350.png[/img] [/url][/center] Rubie dragged her luge sledge to the starting ramp, bubbling with excitement. [i]"Finally! I'll get to go over hundreds and hundreds of miles per hour!"[/i] She slapped the sledge down onto the starting ramp and hopped on. [i]"Speed and fun! Here I come!"[/i] [columns][url=http://flightrising.com/main.php?dragon=31882937] [img]http://flightrising.com/rendern/portraits/318830/31882937p.png[/img] [/url][nextcol][i]"Mom, no! You'll break something! Oh my god! Someone please stop my Mom before she can hurt herself! She's never actually sled on anything before! Someone please help!"

[url=http://flightrising.com/main.php?dragon=43935256] [img]http://flightrising.com/rendern/350/439353/43935256_350.png[/img] [/url] [b]Luge (Sledding)[/b] Raf waited at the starting point completely on his own. His wife Cupric had stayed at home because she felt that she couldn't leave her business in someone else's hands, and his daughter Milota showed no interest in sports, so here he was alone with the sled that he had designed and built himself. There was no way he would let someone else's claws touch a contraption that he would slide down a mountain on at breakneck speed. He imagined that his family wasn't ecstatic about this little hobby of his, but his pride as an engineer was on the line here. How [i]dare[/i] Inzyni imply that he couldn't build a sled! That little Fae had no idea. [i]'Speak for yourself, you critter,'[/i] Raf thought with a huff, [i]'I swear on Stormcatcher and Icewarden and whoever hears this that this sled will make it down the mountain in one piece.'[/i]