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[center][size=5][b]Day Three Recap[/b][/size][/center]
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[url=http://flightrising.com/main.php?dragon=8023219][img]http://flightrising.com/rendern/avatars/80233/8023219.png[/img][/url][nextcol][size=4] If you are waiting for your favorite event to start today, consider dropping by the Starfrost Valley Cafe for a locally sourced breakfast. I like to start my day with a protein boost of Frostbite Beetles and Polar Woolies. Feel free to post on the bulletin board your favorite Ice flight specialty food to share with the community!
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[url=http://flightrising.com/main.php?dragon=7165160][img]http://flightrising.com/rendern/avatars/71652/7165160.png[/img][/url][nextcol][size=4] I enjoy a hot cut of Sweet Tea with a bowl of berries, like Winter's Delight, in the morning. With meals this week, the Cafe is handing out coloring pages for hatchlings, but adult dragons are welcome to take a page too and enter the [url=https://www1.flightrising.com/forums/qnc/3094742]Crystalline Coloring Contest[/url]. Deadline to get your entry in is Saturday! [/size]
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[url=http://flightrising.com/main.php?dragon=8023219][img]http://flightrising.com/rendern/avatars/80233/8023219.png[/img][/url][nextcol][size=4] And now it’s time to see who gets to take home their very own honey-filled Scene: Royal Chambers from Tuesday’s word of the day - congrats to @riftenthief the winner! And now for Wednesday’s word of the day…[/size]
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[url=http://flightrising.com/main.php?dragon=7165160][img]http://flightrising.com/rendern/avatars/71652/7165160.png[/img][/url][nextcol][size=4] …it’s [b]cozy[/b]! A word that fits equally well with last year’s Gala and this year’s Gala! For those of you getting an early start, we do try to have it posted the night before on the community bulletin board [i](first page, first post)[/i]. Thank you to everyone joining us again today!
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We’ve hit the midway point of the competition! Looks like we’re on pace with the number of entrants from last year with more yet to come. There’s still time to join in the fun - be sure to tell your friends!
If you are waiting for your favorite event to start today, consider dropping by the Starfrost Valley Cafe for a locally sourced breakfast. I like to start my day with a protein boost of Frostbite Beetles and Polar Woolies. Feel free to post on the bulletin board your favorite Ice flight specialty food to share with the community!
I enjoy a hot cut of Sweet Tea with a bowl of berries, like Winter's Delight, in the morning. With meals this week, the Cafe is handing out coloring pages for hatchlings, but adult dragons are welcome to take a page too and enter the Crystalline Coloring Contest. Deadline to get your entry in is Saturday!
And now it’s time to see who gets to take home their very own honey-filled Scene: Royal Chambers from Tuesday’s word of the day - congrats to @riftenthief the winner! And now for Wednesday’s word of the day…
…it’s cozy! A word that fits equally well with last year’s Gala and this year’s Gala! For those of you getting an early start, we do try to have it posted the night before on the community bulletin board (first page, first post). Thank you to everyone joining us again today!
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Wednesday (Day 4) - Curling[/center]
Olympe had always been a little anxious about returning to her homeland, but by the time she and her team entered the arena, most of the nervousness had passed and she was more focused on the task at hand. She gave her fellows an encouraging smile. "Everybody ready?"
"Of course we are, Headmistress. We've been practicing since last year; even if we don't win, we'll at least put on a dazzling show!" Xilfaro punctuated his sentence with a pirouette. Beside him, Guylan winked one violet eye. Frost crystals showered off his [b]cozy[/b] cloak as he chuckled indulgently. "That we will! What say you, Clariel?"
"SMAAAAASSSSHHH!!" the Imperial bellowed, her eyes glinting with that manic look they all knew too well. Olympe patted her nose as she pushed over a gigantic curling broom, perfectly sized for the Imperial's enormous paws. "Only in the figurative sense, Claire, dearie. This [i]is[/i] a sporting event, after all."
Olympe had always been a little anxious about returning to her homeland, but by the time she and her team entered the arena, most of the nervousness had passed and she was more focused on the task at hand. She gave her fellows an encouraging smile. "Everybody ready?"
"Of course we are, Headmistress. We've been practicing since last year; even if we don't win, we'll at least put on a dazzling show!" Xilfaro punctuated his sentence with a pirouette. Beside him, Guylan winked one violet eye. Frost crystals showered off his cozy cloak as he chuckled indulgently. "That we will! What say you, Clariel?"
"SMAAAAASSSSHHH!!" the Imperial bellowed, her eyes glinting with that manic look they all knew too well. Olympe patted her nose as she pushed over a gigantic curling broom, perfectly sized for the Imperial's enormous paws. "Only in the figurative sense, Claire, dearie. This is a sporting event, after all."
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[center][b]Wednesday: Ice Hockey[/b]
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Paris was quite competitive, to say the least. He wasn't the best at team sports as he demanded a lot of his team, but this year, he tried to challenge himself to be better and less of a grump. He practiced hard, no one could deny that, and before he went into his event, he made sure to spend the morning in the [b]cozy[/b] lodge, drinking hot chocolate.
Paris was quite competitive, to say the least. He wasn't the best at team sports as he demanded a lot of his team, but this year, he tried to challenge himself to be better and less of a grump. He practiced hard, no one could deny that, and before he went into his event, he made sure to spend the morning in the cozy lodge, drinking hot chocolate.
[center]Day 4: Curling[/center]
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Nanami tugged her warm and [b]cozy[/b] cape closer to her face. The frigid temperatures didn't bother her much, being a tundra and all, but she still appreciated the comfort. Once the cape was to her liking, she took hold of the curling stone. The tundra hesitated for just a moment, thinking about how different an actual sport was to the games she had at home. But she shook the nerves off and let the stone fly. She could only hope the sweepers up ahead would guide the stone to a good spot on the board.
Nanami tugged her warm and cozy cape closer to her face. The frigid temperatures didn't bother her much, being a tundra and all, but she still appreciated the comfort. Once the cape was to her liking, she took hold of the curling stone. The tundra hesitated for just a moment, thinking about how different an actual sport was to the games she had at home. But she shook the nerves off and let the stone fly. She could only hope the sweepers up ahead would guide the stone to a good spot on the board.
It's Ski Time today for my clan, with everyone very excited to take part!
(Another entry will be written after I finish my hw!)
Ski Jumping
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Amberien was dreading the start of his event, not because he wouldn't enjoy it, he loved the feeling of flying through the air, nor because he was nervous, he knew that he should just try his best and the clan would be proud of him. No, he was dreading it because he didn't want to take his lovely [b]cozy[/b] scarf off. His life-long mate [url=https://www1.flightrising.com/dragon/64459975]Aeilen[/url] nudged him gently, letting him know his turn was impending, and reluctantly, he passed her his scarf. His youngest daughter, [url=https://www1.flightrising.com/dragon/73204463]Quollta[/url] cheered him on from the side of the course as he stepped up an took his place, putting on his goggles [url=https://www1.flightrising.com/dragon/69569462]Bree [/url]had leant him, and began the event, the initially reluctance leaving him as he jumped and glided through the air, with only adrenaline and joy filling his veins
It's Ski Time today for my clan, with everyone very excited to take part!
(Another entry will be written after I finish my hw!)
Ski Jumping
Amberien was dreading the start of his event, not because he wouldn't enjoy it, he loved the feeling of flying through the air, nor because he was nervous, he knew that he should just try his best and the clan would be proud of him. No, he was dreading it because he didn't want to take his lovely cozy scarf off. His life-long mate Aeilen nudged him gently, letting him know his turn was impending, and reluctantly, he passed her his scarf. His youngest daughter, Quollta cheered him on from the side of the course as he stepped up an took his place, putting on his goggles Bree had leant him, and began the event, the initially reluctance leaving him as he jumped and glided through the air, with only adrenaline and joy filling his veins
[center][b]Day 4 : Luge[/b]
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Tafadel was probably [i]not[/i] the best pick for the luge competition. He put the 'heavy' in heavy metal, but at least the circuits he was plugged into buzzed continuously and provided a soothing background noise.
He was keen to help, a little too keen as he chatted with fellow competitors and gave them tips he was most likely going to forget the moment it'd be his turn.
Some clan members suspected he might have been a Spiral in a previous life, and his tendency to get tangled in virtually anything pointed to them being right. As long as all cables were safely tucked into the vehicle though, he'd be fine, they'd hoped.
He awaited his turn patiently, hoping he'd manage to get [b]cozy[/b] enough to focus on the task at claws.
[i]Edited because I can't count to 4 apparently, sorry![/i]
Tafadel was probably not the best pick for the luge competition. He put the 'heavy' in heavy metal, but at least the circuits he was plugged into buzzed continuously and provided a soothing background noise.
He was keen to help, a little too keen as he chatted with fellow competitors and gave them tips he was most likely going to forget the moment it'd be his turn.
Some clan members suspected he might have been a Spiral in a previous life, and his tendency to get tangled in virtually anything pointed to them being right. As long as all cables were safely tucked into the vehicle though, he'd be fine, they'd hoped.
He awaited his turn patiently, hoping he'd manage to get cozy enough to focus on the task at claws.
Edited because I can't count to 4 apparently, sorry!
[center][b]Figure Skating[/b]
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Aurora snuggled further into her [b]cozy[/b] coat as she waited for her turn for the skating rink. She had practiced hard for her routine, and she was ready.
She couldn’t wait.
Aurora snuggled further into her cozy coat as she waited for her turn for the skating rink. She had practiced hard for her routine, and she was ready.
She couldn’t wait.
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Ashen Lightning Glass
Minerals & Ores
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((They/Them)) ((Ve/Vir))
Fulgurite
Minerals & Ores
Created when lightning hits sand, these glassy structures can be used by scholars to track ancient weather patterns. (Special thanks to notronbro!)
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@JinxMoonstone could I be added to the winner announcements? Please and thank you! [emoji=tundra love size=1]
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[center][b]Luge[/b]
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Blackthorn and her mate had left the clan's [b]cozy[/b] little ice library for the sorienth winter games! Blackthorn was ready for this, though, she lived for the moment when she could slide this fast. She hopped into the sled and was off, mane flowing out behind her as she sped down the track. It was over way too fast, and she felt it was a shame that she couldn't do it over and over again like in practice. But she felt good about her run, and hoped that it would be enough to at least keep her in the standings!
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[b]Figure Skating[/b]
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Beach did not seem excited to those looking at him from the outside, but inside he was busting at the seams. He was known in the clan for being quiet, and for being a lover of music. So it was only natural he would want to compete in figure skating -- at least in his eyes. While his mate was off competing in the luge today, he would be on the ice. She had braided his mane for this, and he was wearing his best skates. He skated out onto the ice and waited for the lights to dim, and the music to start. A slow, solem violen piece with a lively crechendo, he let it infiltrate his mind and his very soul. He blocked out everything else, listening only to the music and concentrating on how he moved with it. After he had finished his set of jumps, spins, and other movements, he stood in the center of the rink, his arms high, the spotlight on him, as the violins faded. Now that he had done his time in the games, he supposed it was back to his library until next year.
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@JinxMoonstone could I be added to the winner announcements? Please and thank you!
Luge
Blackthorn and her mate had left the clan's cozy little ice library for the sorienth winter games! Blackthorn was ready for this, though, she lived for the moment when she could slide this fast. She hopped into the sled and was off, mane flowing out behind her as she sped down the track. It was over way too fast, and she felt it was a shame that she couldn't do it over and over again like in practice. But she felt good about her run, and hoped that it would be enough to at least keep her in the standings! Figure Skating
Beach did not seem excited to those looking at him from the outside, but inside he was busting at the seams. He was known in the clan for being quiet, and for being a lover of music. So it was only natural he would want to compete in figure skating -- at least in his eyes. While his mate was off competing in the luge today, he would be on the ice. She had braided his mane for this, and he was wearing his best skates. He skated out onto the ice and waited for the lights to dim, and the music to start. A slow, solem violen piece with a lively crechendo, he let it infiltrate his mind and his very soul. He blocked out everything else, listening only to the music and concentrating on how he moved with it. After he had finished his set of jumps, spins, and other movements, he stood in the center of the rink, his arms high, the spotlight on him, as the violins faded. Now that he had done his time in the games, he supposed it was back to his library until next year.
Earth Gryphon
Familiar
The gryphons of the Dragonhome watch over visitors each Rockbreaker's Ceremony. (Rockbreaker's Ceremony 2024 Holiday Item.)
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Riftie • They/Them • FR+3
Member of Earth Dom Team
Just your friendly neighbourhood cicada a soul in tension that's learning to fly
Glass Cicada
Insect
Durable while in the nymph form, this cicada gets its name for the shimmering, fragile wings it gains later in life.
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[center] Wednesday (Day 4) - Luge
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Kalt sighed reluctantly as he shrugged off his [b] Cozy [/b] outer layers as he paused by his sled. The Skydancer adjusted his goggles and slicked back his feathered ruff, then deftly hopped onto the small sled, folding his slender form precisely, in a way to minimise air resistance and reduce his time. With all his checks completed Kalt pushed off, and began his race down the mountain track, the frigid, winter wind that swept throughout the whole of the Icewarden’s Domain biting at him as he sped down the track.
Kalt sighed reluctantly as he shrugged off his Cozy outer layers as he paused by his sled. The Skydancer adjusted his goggles and slicked back his feathered ruff, then deftly hopped onto the small sled, folding his slender form precisely, in a way to minimise air resistance and reduce his time. With all his checks completed Kalt pushed off, and began his race down the mountain track, the frigid, winter wind that swept throughout the whole of the Icewarden’s Domain biting at him as he sped down the track.
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[emoji=snowflake size=1] [size=4][b]Competitor: CHAD[/b][/size] [emoji=snowflake size=1]
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[font=candara]Instead of sitting in the guest houses back with the rest of the clan, little CHAD instead was playing as hard as CHAD's little body could at the ice hockey event. CHAD had no idea what the point of the Winter Games were at all, all CHAD knew was that CHAD was going to win.
CHAD let out a howling laugh as CHAD zipped around the ice, confusing both the opposing team and CHAD's teammates.
"CHAD GOES ZOOM!" yelled CHAD as the sped past the puck itself, waving CHAD's stick frantically in utter jubilation.
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Instead of sitting in the guest houses back with the rest of the clan, little CHAD instead was playing as hard as CHAD's little body could at the ice hockey event. CHAD had no idea what the point of the Winter Games were at all, all CHAD knew was that CHAD was going to win.
CHAD let out a howling laugh as CHAD zipped around the ice, confusing both the opposing team and CHAD's teammates.
"CHAD GOES ZOOM!" yelled CHAD as the sped past the puck itself, waving CHAD's stick frantically in utter jubilation.
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