Quests & Challenges

[img]https://imgur.com/WzanP6r.png[/img] [center][size=5][b]Figure Skating[/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] And we’re back! The snowstorm has slowed down enough for us to resume the announcements. It’s time to find out the medal winners for our most popular event each year - figure skating! [/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 competition in this event just keeps getting tougher and tougher, and the difference in scores is tighter and tighter. The medalists this year were very deserving, but that left some crowd favorites off the podium. There were two pair routines this year that were wildly popular, but they just missed placing for a medal. [/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] Instead, singles dominated this year. It should come as no surprise that the gold medalist is a Skydancer - her beauty and grace wowed the judges. Our silver medalist took a night slot for competition, and it seemed to help her routine transcend to the next level. The tiny little fae’s leaps and turns propelled her to the second place spot.[/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] Our bronze medalist won the heart of the judges with her routine. Although she is a newcomer, her clan has made the trek to the games before, with a win last year in curling, so her teammates likely helped her prepare for her performance.[/size] [/columns] [center][size=4][b]Medal Ceremony: [/size] [/b] [img]https://i.imgur.com/YoRuKqt.png[/img] @Thoroughbred - Plague Clan - Represented by Hoshiko, Ice Flight [img]https://i.imgur.com/Hpxx3Ts.png[/img] @Asphoxia - Fire Clan - Represented by Nexiana, Nature Flight [img]https://i.imgur.com/Kyct9N9.png[/img] @Gravebloom - Nature Clan - Represented by Sakura, Arcane Flight [/center] [i]I suggest saving the medal to your computer/own photo hosting account, just in case. Prizes will be sent out once all winners are announced.[/i] Winner Announcements Ping List: @Canisa @Lundlaeva @Katsuokai @Gravebloom @RubieKanary @Sidegrinder

[img]https://imgur.com/WzanP6r.png[/img] [center][size=5][b]Ice Hockey[/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] The next event is one that’s been brought back for the first time since the inaugural Sornieth Winter Games: Ice Hockey! Our clan has finally fine-tuned the single dragon matching program to create teams with home clans from the same flight, so this year was a good time to bring the event back. [/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] Despite being absent for two years, the ice hockey competition had some fierce matches. These teams came ready to play! [/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] Our gold medal team currently lives in the Sunbeam Ruins, but had an Ice dragon leading the pack (of mirrors). The silver medal team was led by a fiery Plague dragon, whose speed had her buzzing by the competition. Finally, our bronze medal team was led by a Skydancer, born in the Southern Icefields, although he now makes his home in a Nature clan.[/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] It’s no coincidence that two of the top three teams were led by Ice dragons - seems a common strategy this year to have a native dragon acting as team captain. Since there’s been a gap in competition, the decision to have a dragon who grew up playing the sport lead the event appears to have paid off for two of our teams.[/size] [/columns] (([i]EEP! Sorry, I reposted the previous event's winners by accident. Fixed now![/i])) [center][size=4][b]Medal Ceremony: [/size] [/b] [img]https://i.imgur.com/YoRuKqt.png[/img] @threepigeons - Light Clan - Represented by Itzli, Ice Flight [img]https://i.imgur.com/Hpxx3Ts.png[/img] @Leopardmask - Nature Clan - Represented by Sunburst, Plague Flight [img]https://i.imgur.com/Kyct9N9.png[/img] @Cheshly - Nature Clan - Represented by Mumble, Ice Flight [/center] [i]I suggest saving the medal to your computer/own photo hosting account, just in case. Prizes will be sent out once all winners are announced.[/i] Winner Announcements Ping List: @Canisa @Lundlaeva @Katsuokai @Gravebloom @RubieKanary @Sidegrinder

With that mistake, it's time to take a break... Posting will resume later tonight.

oh my!!! Kim won the gold medal! O.O

!!!!GO MIRROR TEAM!!!
this event was so fun I'm proud of them thank you TwT

[img]https://imgur.com/WzanP6r.png[/img] [center][size=5][b]Luge[/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] And… we’re back! Let’s hope the judges pay more attention to which results they are handing us today. [/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] One small slip up… fortunately it was caught quickly. But let’s not let that overshadow today’s winners. You’ll recognize the gold and silver medalist clans from the alpine skiing and ice hockey results - both placing better in this event than their clan's previous performance. [/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] Our bronze medalist clan is returning to the games this year and chose to field a Fire dragon as their luge contestant. A bold choice - but one that paid off. Our attendants stand by each year to make sure dragons of all flights can compete fairly and keep the ice in tip-top shape.[/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’d also like to highlight a very special dragon - Emerald from the Elemental Gems clan (@Canisa). Although her clanmates already won a medal this year, she just missed placing on the podium. However, she has the unique distinction of being the only dragon to compete in every Winter Games. Her attitude and perseverance deserve a special shout out. If she join us again next year, we may have to think up something special to celebrate her fifth year of competition. [/size] [/columns] [center][size=4][b]Medal Ceremony: [/size] [/b] [img]https://i.imgur.com/YoRuKqt.png[/img] @Leopardmask - Nature Clan - Represented by Orville, Shadow Flight [img]https://i.imgur.com/Hpxx3Ts.png[/img] @MissMokushiroku - Arcane Clan - Represented by Eiros, Ice Flight [img]https://i.imgur.com/Kyct9N9.png[/img] @RemanLT - Arcane Clan - Represented by Etna, Fire Flight [/center] [i]I suggest saving the medal to your computer/own photo hosting account, just in case. Prizes will be sent out once all winners are announced.[/i] Winner Announcements Ping List: @Canisa @Lundlaeva @Katsuokai @Gravebloom @RubieKanary @Sidegrinder

[img]https://imgur.com/WzanP6r.png[/img] [center][size=5][b]Ski Jumping[/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] We’re getting close to the end, folks! Just one more individual event after this, and then we’ll be preparing the statistics for the overall clan medal announcements. [/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] Ski jumping is probably the easiest event for dragons to practice outside of the icefields - all you need is a track on a slope and a mat simulating snow - or for extra fun, a pool of water at the bottom! [/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] It’s not [i]quite[/i] the same, but does do a pretty good job of mimicking the competition conditions. Plus, it’s a lot easier to manage for climates that aren’t snow-friendly. In fact, this event was swept by out of flight dragons - none of them were born or are living in the Southern Icefields. [/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] Chu claims the first medal for his clan - and a gold one at that! Ismail continues the dominance of Clan Hikayanum in their first year here - we’ll be keeping an eye on them next year if they return. [/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] And our bronze medalist, Sideswipe, made it to the event just under the wire - he was the second to last dragon to compete in the entire games! I bet he’s glad he made it in time! [/size] [/columns] [center][size=4][b]Medal Ceremony: [/size] [/b] [img]https://i.imgur.com/YoRuKqt.png[/img] @betty - Earth Clan - Represented by Chu, Fire Flight [img]https://i.imgur.com/Hpxx3Ts.png[/img] @Hikaye - Shadow Clan - Represented by Ismail, Shadow Flight [img]https://i.imgur.com/Kyct9N9.png[/img] @Sidegrinder - Arcane Clan - Represented by Sideswipe, Arcane Flight [/center] [i]I suggest saving the medal to your computer/own photo hosting account, just in case. Prizes will be sent out once all winners are announced.[/i] Winner Announcements Ping List: @Canisa @Lundlaeva @Katsuokai @Gravebloom @RubieKanary @Sidegrinder

Wow, Etna actually won a bronze medal? That's pretty amazing!

Congratulations to all the winners! :D

[img]https://imgur.com/WzanP6r.png[/img] [center][size=5][b]Speed Skating[/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] And here we are, at the final individual event announcement for the year. Speed skating is always one of our most exciting events, where fortunes can change in a single crash. [/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 gold medal winner took a daring approach in his heat - although Whirligig took the outer route, which is longer and traditionally would lose precious seconds, in this case it paid off. An accident wiped out most of the skaters on the inside edge, allowing Whirligig to coast to victory. [/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] Now we welcome back Fireclaw for his second medal this year - and his first ever silver medal! Looks like he has a complete collection now. He was the bronze medalist last year - going early this year may have helped his performance before he was too worn out from the rest of his events. Fireclaw is still showing that he’s the dragon to beat in these competitions. [/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] Speaking of complete collection, the Wild Oasis clan has managed to claim a gold, silver, and bronze medal this year to take home - a rare feat! Floor should be very proud of her performance on the ice. [/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] Our clan now needs some time to prepare for the overall medal announcements and to crunch some Winter Games statistics, but we’ll be back soon! Not too much longer to wait now! Thanks for tuning in.[/size] [/columns] [center][size=4][b]Medal Ceremony: [/size] [/b] [img]https://i.imgur.com/YoRuKqt.png[/img] @WanderingTurtle - Wind Clan - Represented by Whirligig, Wind Flight [img]https://i.imgur.com/Hpxx3Ts.png[/img] @Katsuokai - Arcane Clan - Represented by Fireclaw, Earth Flight [img]https://i.imgur.com/Kyct9N9.png[/img] @Leopardmask - Nature Clan - Represented by Floor, Water Flight [/center] [i]I suggest saving the medal to your computer/own photo hosting account, just in case. Prizes will be sent out once all winners are announced.[/i] Winner Announcements Ping List: @Canisa @Lundlaeva @Katsuokai @Gravebloom @RubieKanary @Sidegrinder

(Oh my gosh, I can't believe after basically writing in my entry that there's no way Whirligig would win, he actually got gold in his event. XD I'm gonna have some fun with this now!) [rule] [center][i]([url=http://www1.flightrising.com/forums/qnc/2596028/24#post_37521498]Speed Skating Event[/url], [url=http://www1.flightrising.com/forums/qnc/2596028/34#post_37645770]Awards Ceremony[/url])[/i] [b]Speed Skating Conclusion[/b] [url=http://flightrising.com/main.php?dragon=39046409] [img]http://flightrising.com/rendern/350/390465/39046409_350.png[/img] [/url] [i]Whirligig[/i] With appearance by: [url=http://flightrising.com/main.php?dragon=35107545][img]http://flightrising.com/rendern/avatars/351076/35107545.png[/img][/url] [i]Oasis[/i][/center] [rule] Oasis' eyes widened as she saw the crash of skaters on the inside edge of the course from her spot in the stands. None of them appeared seriously injured, but for several long, drawn-out seconds it was a confusion of tangled limbs as everyone scrambled to right themselves and get back in the race. Her clanmate Whirligig had been just far enough ahead at the time that he didn't see the collision and so he continued on his own path near the outer edge, completely oblivious of his increasing lead. Oasis held her breath, afraid that at any moment something would happen—perhaps Whirligig would trip himself, or notice the mass of other skaters splayed on the ice and turn around to help—that would prevent the other ridgeback from winning. She unconsciously leaned forward in her seat as her clanmate neared the finish line still ahead of the other competitors and shot up with an incredulous and jubilant shout as he crossed before anyone else. He slowed his pace and scanned the crowd of onlookers as he glided along the ice, then broke out in a grin and offered her a cheerful wave when he located her. "You won!" She tried to yell at him, but her voice was lost in the noise surrounding them. Unaware of her message, he merely gave her a last wave and turned to gaze around the rink instead, taking in the sight with the focus of the race now out of the way. Noticing the medics that were fussing over most of the other skaters once they'd crossed the finish line, Whirligig headed back towards them. Oasis sighed, knowing he would want to find out if everything was alright and offer whatever help he could provide. She couldn't begrudge him his niceties on this occasion though, given that he'd somehow completed his competition without botching it.