Quests & Challenges

[u][b]Cross-Country Skiing[/b][/u] [center][url=https://www1.flightrising.com/dragon/29150789][img]https://www1.flightrising.com/dgen/dressing-room/dragon?did=29150789&skin=7509&apparel=7684,13855,12911,20574,12902,20565,13831,13791,12930,28397,20564,12937,27988,20575,13783,13807,20569,13839,33679&xt=dressing.png[/img][/url][/center] [i]Another year, another course to navigate once again. Each had provided their own challenges depending upon where and when he traveled through them, and so Nikolai is quick to slow his steady pace as one of the upcoming paths come into view. 'Not good,' glides through his thoughts, the roughened lay of the snowy grounds here concerning to his trained eye. Nikolai feels himself giving his [b]scarf[/b] a gentle rub, the silken piece being a recent gift from his dear Yelena to celebrate his return to the Games. It helped to steady him, and cleared his mind enough to decide on which path he will follow next.[/i]

@jbapple, @sockmonkeygerald, @Leopardmask, @Sidegrinder, @Ajgreelyfan3, @tigressRising, @c33213, @ClockworkEclipse, @opalrender, @Deladria, @TheAwesoMew, @Bxy26, @Eialyne, @Wildclaw101, @HollowBay, @FinnFantastic, @cobaltdrgn, @Disillusionist, @Enen16106, @Elai, @Arkhia, @ghostlyplants, @Lundlaeva, @Sincerity11, @endlessstation, @Mandragorum, @BlackFinSwampert, @SparkyLurkdragon, @alyblaith, @Amezrou, @BunnySox, @Sinjin, @Canisa, @Makosa, @Tues, @iceddragon, @FinalFlight, @Jorybear, @GrimdarkRoxy, @Medievalredragon, @dragonpals, @Elfydragon, @Katsuji, @c33213, @BlackFinSwampert, @tulmultuous, @IllusiveFox, @xkcd2020, @Undermom , @celestriakle, @Canisa, @Krawald, @Tufira, @sockmonkeygerald, @Katsuokai, @fluteloops0329, @WanderingTurtle [center][size=5][b]Day Two 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] Thanks for joining us for our coverage of the second day of competition! Today we’re going to provide some suggestions for ways to relax during the Gala. I plan on unwinding after today’s competition by reading a good book and having some Warm Porridge in one of the Pillow Palaces set up around the games.[/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] Since this is the Southern Icefields, we must mention curling up with a cat in your lap - or any pet really - is many people’s definition of cozy. Grab a Snowfall Robe from past Galas or one of the Wolpertinger hoodies for some comfortable fashion. You can also pick up a Plushie to squeeze and hug - they are giving them away over at the [url=https://www1.flightrising.com/forums/baz/2958313/1#post_2958313]Breeders' Showcase[/url], where you might also find a new clanmate to take home too![/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] Yes, there are many ways to generate feelings of wellness and contentment this week-- over at the [url=https://www1.flightrising.com/forums/frd/2961832#post_2961832]Hub[/url], you can check out the ways other dragons have been relaxing: sharing meals, trying out yoga, and shopping. Many also find coloring a calming activity - you can join in the [url=https://www1.flightrising.com/forums/qnc/2960555/1#post_2960555]Crystalline Coloring[/url] contest with choices of six different line arts.[/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] If have any questions - or if you run into trouble with the weather - please see an attendant. Comfort stations have been set up across the icefields with attendants and supplies, including hot cocoa and fuzzy blankets. You will also find the attendants roaming the Winter Games, ready to help. [/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] As warm beverages are very popular in the Southern Icefields - and they fit perfectly into our Gala’s theme - the word of the day today is [b]“tea.”[/b] If an attendant hears you mention “tea," you could win today’s prize! And speaking of winning, the winner of yesterday’s White and Gold Flair Scarf is @Sidegrinder! [/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] Looks like the scarf Yelena gave Nikola appears to have brought him luck! Hopefully she’ll like the new one too! Looking ahead, there’s five days left for clans to enter dragons in the Winter Games! Time is already flying by! Join us again tomorrow for another recap, and be sure and tell your friends to come and play![/size] [/columns]

Oh damn! I knew i'd forgotten to do something! I was writing my story on the dragon's bio and forgot to actually post. Here it is, adjusted to the word of the day: [b]Sornieth Winter Games Day 2 - Alpine Skiing[/b] [url=https://www1.flightrising.com/dragon/24112216][img]https://www1.flightrising.com/rendern/350/241123/24112216_350.png[/img][/url] [color=transparent]____[/color]As soon as Cypress arrived in the Southern Icefield, he instantly knew this had been a bad idea. He was an experienced dune glider and, when it was suggested to him to participate in the Winter Games, he thought it was an interesting opportunity, a chance for a little vacation from the arid expanse of his home. [color=transparent]____[/color]He had never come to the South and had no idea what to expect weather-wise, but was told not to worry about it, he just had to bundle up a bit. Bundle up a bit my arse, it's gonna take a whole lot more than a scarf and some tea to make this popsicle of a place bearable during the coming week.

[center][url=https://www1.flightrising.com/dragon/47183700][img]https://www1.flightrising.com/rendern/350/471838/47183700_350.png[/img][/url] [b]Tuesday - Speed Skating[/b][/center] Rilivi understood that magic and technology weren't allowed during the events -- not if they would give the competitors an unfair advantage. Since she lacked magic, she had come to rely extensively on a variety of devices, all of which she now had to leave aside for the sake of the Games rules. She wasn't at all displeased, however. She'd in fact begun feeling as though she was growing too dependent on technology, and the Games were a good way for her to test how well she would do without it. She was confident that even without her technosorcerous devices, she would perform well -- after all, she'd traveled extensively, sometimes at breakneck speeds, while on duty as the Dispatch Officer. She accepted a final cup of [b]tea[/b] from her clanmates and then proceeded to the starting area, confident and fully prepared.

[center]Tuesday - Figure Skating ----- [columns][url=https://www1.flightrising.com/dragon/57868047][img]https://www1.flightrising.com/rendern/avatars/578681/57868047.png[/img][/url] [nextcol][color=transparent]...[nextcol]The heavy snow from the Southern Icefield's [url=https://www1.flightrising.com/forums/frd/2961970#post_46086096]thick blizzards[/url] weighted down the gentles blossoms growing from her fur. The [url=https://www1.flightrising.com/game-database/item/16040]cindermint[/url] [i]tea[/i] she had prepared for the clan soothed her throat and left her feeling all warm and fuzzy inside. Cinderfire tea was how she always started her day back home and it was even more beneficial here. It was early in the day, and she had the clan's only event for day three. Gliding around on the ice was fun and made her feel like she was flying even while on the ground. [/columns][/center]

[center][url=https://www1.flightrising.com/dragon/66315181][img]https://www1.flightrising.com/rendern/350/663152/66315181_350.png[/img][/url] [b]Tuesday: Curling[/b][/center] Faelight adjusts the sling around her neck holding her pearl, watching as the other curling teams using the available sheets play their ends. Having entered alone, she's paired with a few others who volunteer to form teams with such solo competitors. They're friendly enough, but the Pearlcatcher keeps finding herself wishing she'd been able to convince some of the others of the Village to give the sport a shot with her. It wasn't something any of the others were interested in, though, and while a little disappointing, she couldn't fault them for it. The perpetual licks of blue flame that surround her shift and pulse as she settles back down, and the group of little fairies that keep her company chitter and clap as they, too, watch the proceedings. Faelight smiles softly; they might not be able to compete with her, but the group would be right with her to offer support and cheer her on. The young female's mind begins to wander as she waits for her team's turn, drifting to what she'd have for lunch after the competition. Something hot, including a nice cup of [u]tea[/u], sounded ideal, if not cliched. She'd have to check the lodge and see what they were offering for meals once things here were done. It isn't long before she's brought out of her musing by a light nudge to her right side; blinking, the dragon turns her attention to a Skydancer male with a bright yellow paint pattern on his body and wings. "We're up," he says with a friendly bob of his head, and Faelight stands from where she'd been waiting to stretch. The blue flames swirl and dance around her when she follows the male to the free sheet, and the fairies with her clap enthusiastically, more excited about the whole thing than Faelight herself.

Day 3 [center][b]Curling – Sputnik, Vostok & Babushka [/b][/center] The trio prepares to launch their first stone, Sputnik holds the red-capped chunk of polished granite carefully, aiming precisely at the centre of the target. [center][img] https://www1.flightrising.com/dgen/dressing-room/dragon?did=58475528&skin=0&apparel=1705,30812,30815,30816,30817,30818,20572,20575,30820,20576,30819,20571,365&xt=dressing.png [/img] [b]“Right, you two.” “Just keep a smooth straight line.” “I will try my best to be gentle here.”[/b] [/center] [b]"Right!" "Er..." "What's with the dried tea on your uniform, Babushka?"[/b] Vostok adds. [b]"It's my lucky charm." "If we win this everybody is getting cinnamon and pink rose [i][u]tea[/u][/i]."[/b] She smiles. They nod, grabbing their little “brooms” and waiting for Sputnik's launching. The tundra backs up then gracefully slides forward, letting the stone go. Babushka skilfully rubs the ice in front of it, Vostok joins her to give the stone a little more speed. They let go, it stops halfway to the centre of the target. [center][img] https://www1.flightrising.com/dgen/dressing-room/dragon?did=58044306&skin=0&apparel=15303,30812,30815,30816,30817,30818,20572,20575,30820,20576,30819,20571&xt=dressing.png [/img] [b]“Not a perfect one, but a good one.” [/b]The tundra adds. [/center] [center]… [/center] The game follows on. They are ready to throw their last stone. Both teams are doing great. [b]“We have to hit the centre, or at least take out one of their stones.”[/b] Sputnik whispers to her team. [b]“Even if we score, they still have one turn left.” “They could remove it.”[/b] Vostok says with a worried tone to his voice. [b]“I would love to see them try.” [/b]Babushka chuckles. They nod, quickly getting in position. Sputnik launches the stone with more strength this time, her friends put some more effort on as well. When the duo lets the stone go it bumps into the one of other team’s stones, driving it out of the target, unhappily taking one of theirs with it. But luckily, that little bump helped the stone to correct its path, stopping almost at the centre of the target. Babushka smiles widely. [center][img] https://www1.flightrising.com/dgen/dressing-room/dragon?did=24668547&skin=0&apparel=15303,30812,30813,32980,30815,30816,30817,30818,20572,20575,30820,20576,30819,20571,6268,17139,17138&xt=dressing.png [/img] [b]“Try removing this one.”[/b] She chuckles maliciously. [/center]

@JinxMoonstone Oof, I forgot to ask to be added to the daily pinglist! [emoji=tundra tongue size=1]

[b]Day 3 - Sledding (Luge Bobsled)[/b] [url=https://www1.flightrising.com/dragon/17311388][img]https://www1.flightrising.com/rendern/350/173114/17311388_350.png[/img][/url] Orville grinned. It was great to be back on the slopes. Ever since his first time at the games, he had loved the bobsled run, and he even won the gold medal two years ago! And now he was back at it again. Ready for the swooping, almost-flying race down the track, thrillingly close to ground and walls, but in a controlled course that made it unlikely that he'd do anything [i]too[/i] bad to himself. Of course, the danger was part of the excitement. None of the others understood, really. All his Nature clanmates, either at home in the Wilds or watching from the lodge with their [b]tea[/b], they had never been interested in rushes like this. The countdown started. Orville plopped his belly onto the sled and spread his wings, ready to "fly".