Raffles & Giveaways

[B]Ski Jumping[/b] [url=http://flightrising.com/main.php?dragon=8971788] [img]http://flightrising.com/rendern/350/89718/8971788_350.png[/img] [/url] Tervayn straightened his goggles and gripped his poles like a pro. It was his first time trying anything like this, throwing himself down a mountainside and off a ramp, counting on balance and skill only to land. No flying allowed, wings for gliding only. His tail whipped to and fro in his excitement to begin. At the signal, he gave one firm push off the top of the slope, leaning into his skis. Powder blew up in a fine dust as he shot through it, picking up speed, wind slicing over his horns. He kept his jaws firmly clamped shut against the urge to cheer in excitement as he approached the ramp. He hit it smoothly and flew! Skis up, just like flying, but no wings. It was all air and gravity and thrill, no true control. He watched the ground as he arced through the sky, waiting for the moment he'd land and continue hurtling toward his cheering clanmates at the end of the course.

Ski Jumping [url=http://flightrising.com/main.php?dragon=13042768] [img]http://flightrising.com/rendern/350/130428/13042768_350.png[/img] [/url] Even as a little hatchling Sunrise wanted to be a part of the Sornieth Winter Games. He would eat pink ice cream and watch his heros. Even though many dragons told him he couldn't do it he tried over and over again. He had his share of bruises and bumps but always finished with pride because he was following his dream and it finally led him here.

Luge [url=http://flightrising.com/main.php?dragon=20418589] [img]http://flightrising.com/rendern/350/204186/20418589_350.png[/img] [/url] He groaned feebly into his cup of hot chocolate. He'd barely slept last night and he'd awoke with the very obvious fact of something staring him straight in the face. He had two more days to go through! Why oh Caller and Warden why did he think the Games only lasted 5 days?! He'd been so worried about awards that he had stressed himself into sleeping in bursts all for nothing!

Speed Skating [url=http://flightrising.com/main.php?dragon=29930161] [img]http://flightrising.com/rendern/350/299302/29930161_350.png[/img] [/url] Pickles crouched at the starting line, he fiddled with the buckles on his skates, no matter what he did they pinched his toes. He wished Kalishna was here, she would no doubt give him a lecture on why it was scientifically necessary for his skates to be so tight, which he wouldn't understand. Her lectures always calmed him, mostly because he had to focus on acting like he was listening. But she was off exploring some cave; he really didn't understand why she would rather be off in a dirty old cave than here watching him compete. Oh well, at least now he could flirt with cute lady dragons from other clans without Kalishna constantly rolling her eyes. Speaking of, he noticed a coatl giving him a saucy look from the stands. He fluffed his wings and gave her a rakish grin. What was this? She looked like she was convulsing, oh wait, she's laughing.....but why? Then Pickles realized the other skaters where moving quickly away, leaving him alone at the starting line. Distracted by a pretty face he'd missed the starting horn. Good thing Kalishna wasn't here after all......time to get a move on and catch up. This had been his strategy all along anyway, yeah that was it, he was just conserving his energy......

CURLING (the last discipline I need! :D) [url=http://flightrising.com/main.php?dragon=22118199] [img]http://flightrising.com/rendern/350/221182/22118199_350.png[/img] [/url] [url=http://flightrising.com/main.php?dragon=17795230] [img]http://flightrising.com/rendern/350/177953/17795230_350.png[/img] [/url] "I will show you who is better- once and for all!" "Raptor, you seem to forget that we are not here to fight each other- we will be on the same team." "Do I look like I care? /I/ will be the one making our team win, while /you/ will watch me, unable to even keep up!" "You shouldn't put your energy in trying to compete against me when-" "Don't tell me what to do!" The two Imperials, one hisssing and snarling endlessly, the other one showing more patience than he actually had, walked side by side over the snowy field where the dragons for the Curling Competition gathered. Originally, only Sonder had been interested in trying this out- but as soon as Raptor had heard about Sonder's sign up, he had decided to join as well. He never lost against Sonder, at least he said so, and not participating in something Sonder tried out meant an immediate loss to him, too. The blue dragon bent his neck to have a better view over the other dragons, scanning the masses around them for one or two solitary dragons. They needed two more to form a team, but Sonder was almost afraid the others wouldn't want to team up with an Imperial who was showing his teeth nonstop, glaring at everyone who even tried to come closer. "Raptor, try to look a bit more friendly. You are chasing off every potential teammate." "Sure it's not you who is chasing them off? That mask you're wearing is the creepiest." "I'm sure it's not the mask's fault we haven't found teammates yet." "'It's not my fault either, you're just not really looking!" With a growl, Raptor turned away. "Let's split up. Then we'll see who of us looks more trustworthy! The first to find two dragons to join us, wins." "Why do you have to make a competition even out of /looking/ for partners for the actual competition...?" But the dragon with the bright pink mane didn't even hear that question anymore, he had already darted off to prove that he was in fact able to get together a whole team.

Luge [url=http://flightrising.com/main.php?dragon=16295950] [img]http://flightrising.com/rendern/350/162960/16295950_350.png[/img] [/url] Valkyrie slides up on her stomach to the luge equipment station, smiling. "This is going to be the best! Now, if only sylvan gear was regulation equipment, we'd all be happy." She took off the more billowy gear, "Can't having this slowing me down, now can I?" But she looks sad when she gives it in to be held for her. She can't wait to feel the rush of wind and snow in her hair as they move quick as greasy lightning, though, so it's a necessary evil.

Speed skating: Winterdawn [url=http://flightrising.com/main.php?dragon=9356675] [img]http://flightrising.com/rendern/350/93567/9356675_350.png[/img] [/url] Everyone is surpised when the last contestant steps quietly out of the crowd, to join the line. Her concealing hood and scarf removed, she is quite strikingly beautiful, and ice clings to her shoulders and coat, as well as lining her paws into natural ice skates. "Cold as ice, quick as lightning," She goads the dragon next to her. "Bet you were thinking I was just some sort of serving girl, easy overlooked. Well, you'd all better watch your backs here, because speed and agility is one thing I excel at. And I'm coming up from behind with alacrity, opponents, and you'll never see me until I'm so far ahead that you can only see the dust from my heels. You have been warned."

Day 5, [b] Luge [/b] [url=http://flightrising.com/main.php?dragon=30183449] [img]http://flightrising.com/rendern/350/301835/30183449_350.png[/img] [/url] "Eiyora, why are there so many people?" Copper asked nervously. "Well princess, they are all here to compete. Now, all you need to do is stay on this sled and slide down. Just think of it as playing on the slide at the playground, you don't need to do anything else. Don't listen to what the boys tell you and definitely don't start tap dancing, okay?" Eiyora said. "Oh, okay." Copper replied, a little dejected. After looking at what Pearl, Ice and Ivory did on their respective events, Copper wanted to do the same but being the obedient little angel, she complied with Eiyora's wishes. Plus, sliding on its own is fun enough. Copper took her sled, sat on it and pushed off when it was her turn. Eiyora nod approvingly as she sees Copper slide down the course but the next sight almost gave Eiyora a heart attack. Copper did not tap dance but the course was too long and after enjoying the ride halfway through, Copper started humming and unconciously tapping the sled with her forepaws. The rhythmic tappings gave off vibrations that was audible and Eiyora thought she could see little cracks forming at the sides of the luge course. "Phew! Thank god she wasn't tap dancing, what if the course came apart?" Eiyora thought to herself, but still went a little bit green in the face just imagining the sight of the luge course coming apart. She knew this was a silly concern, afterall there was magical protection holding everything in place...right?

[b]Cross-Country Skiing[/b] [url=http://flightrising.com/main.php?dragon=28153506] [img]http://flightrising.com/rendern/350/281536/28153506_350.png[/img] [/url] Winterhazel was nominated to participate in the Cross-Country Skiing event. He was delighted when he read about the event in detail. What was Winterhazel's best attribute? Stamina! He is confident that armed with his stamina, he will outlast all the other participants in this event! It doesn't matter that he might not have the appropriate skill or technique, he will just have to make it work somehow. After finishing that thought, he grinned to himself and started humming, as if he already attained victory.

[center][b]Cross-Country Skiing[/b] (My fifth event) [url=http://flightrising.com/main.php?dragon=27654119] [img]http://flightrising.com/rendern/350/276542/27654119_350.png[/img] [/url] [i]Earthsong[/i][/center] As she spotted the halfway marker, Earthsong was surprised to realize she'd made it through half the event already. This course must not be as long as the organizers had been making it out to seem, but then, she had sort of lost track of the time as she became absorbed in the novelty of the experience. When she'd first arrived in the Southern Icefield she'd been wading through all the snow, but now with these silly boards strapped to her feet she was actually gliding along on its surface. She hadn't thought the flimsy looking skis would support her weight, but they were holding up admirably. She wasn't sure if she was ahead or behind most of the other skiers at this point, but she didn't really care either way. The scenery was beautiful and she was keeping up a steady pace. Maybe she could even get her own set of skis after the event was over...