Raffles & Giveaways

[sub]Daily ping: @Katsuji @xxDoxxie @AWB @Arkhia @Disillusionist @Deladria @Elai @Redspike944 @RisenWolf @Bedazzle @JinxMoonstone @Sinjin @CitrusRulers @myriadofstars @FaerieQueene @Loreka @Stolen @chamilet @Medievalredragon @Krawald @Wildclaw101 @WarriorOfEarth @tigressRising @FusionBoltzGX @Celestriakle @Dubdee @CassioPixie @EnglishRose @Spirice @Catgirl742 @Caelight @Soulthreads @Beatoriche @Bashett @skyarising @dokidokibunni @HSoup @princeymarmar @Canisa @ShinyYveltal12 @Dwarfcichlidlvr[/sub] [center][url=http://flightrising.com/main.php?dragon=6205674] [img]http://flightrising.com/rendern/350/62057/6205674_350.png[/img] [/url][/center] A coatl is standing on a small stage. His manner is somewhat stiff and awkward, but he is dressed to impress and the sword in his hand shines beautifully as he holds it up. "Welcome all," he says. "I am here to demonstrate the art of swordplay. Please remember not to try what you are about to see. It would be extremely dangerous. Thank you and enjoy the show." Prepared speech over, he takes up a fighting stance, holding his blade out. He demonstrates basic forms: thrust, chop, parry, block. He slashes, and the sword whistles with the speed at which he cuts the air. The advanced forms are like a dance. The coatl's footwork is impeccable as he steps forward and back, twirls and sidesteps. The sword whirls around and under and around again, a blur of movement. Uncountable imaginary enemies are cut to ribbons. For the finale, the coatl leaps, throws his sword straight up, does a backflip, and catches it again. There is a scattering of applause, and he bows. "Now I will demonstrate the sharpness of the blade," he says. "It is battle ready and can cut with ease." He takes a fighting stance and nods to an assistant offstage, who begins to throw fruit. With unerring precision, he slices each one in half midair. Apples and pears are fairly easy, and make a satisfying [i]thwap[/i] when cut. Bananas might seem simple, but not when they are being split lengthwise. A peach would seem to present some difficulties, but the sword is so sharp it cuts the pit effortlessly. A cherry seems like an impossible challenge, yet still the coatl finds his mark. The coup de grace is a large sugarmelon, which he neatly quarters with two lightning-quick slashes. The coatl bows deeply, cleans his sword with a cloth, and sheaths it. "Thank you, thank you. Would anyone care for some freshly prepared sugarmelon?" @Celestriakle "Perhaps a nice selection to complement what you're already carrying?" @Loreka "She is not truly versed in the arts of prophecy, only in reading people and granting them the gifts they are likely to enjoy," the coatl explains. @Disillusionist "On point? But she doesn't even have a sword..." the coatl mutters to himself. He is not well acquainted with puns. @SilverRipple "You kids look hungry... wait, where are your parents?" The coatl seems nervous to find so many unattended hatchlings, he's not good with children. Luckily he has some friends he can ask to keep a sharp eye on them. @Katsuji The coatl offers a few more hoard items for the stack along with the sugarmelon! @CassioPixie "No feast is complete without sugarmelon!" The coatl helpfully offers some. @Susurrar "Would you like some delicious insects for your picnic?" @dokidokibunni "Your future looks bright!" she tells them cheerfully. "Why, here comes a nice treat right now!" @Canisa The coatl squints at the newly arrived fae, trying to remember if he knows him from somewhere, then he shrugs and offers some refreshments. @HSoup The coatl offers more treats to tempt Papaya, very quietly so as not to wake the hatchling. @Dwarfcichlidlvr "Don't worry, she doesn't use the prophetic arts during festivals, it's just entertainment," the coatl says, offering them some snacks. @Bedazzle "Good news, it involves sugarmelons!" she says brightly as the coatl comes up to offer some. @Wolfguardian1 "You do look excellent in it!" the performer compliments his fellow coatl as he offers her a snack. @ShinyYveltal12 "Hmm, I forsee a sweet treat!" @Soulthreads How about some mysterious artifacts? They're advertised as having forbidden knowledge! Always exciting to stumble upon those in forests. @Caelight It takes a long time to be proficient with swords, but in the meantime they can practice with swordfish! @JinxMoonstone Happily, since the coatl is giving away rather than selling his food, there's no chance of... misunderstanding. Everybody's happy, unless they don't enjoy sugarmelon! @Wildclaw101 The coatl is no.cooking whiz, but he does seem to have plenty of rare ingredients on hand. @Deladria The coatl offers them several ingredients for tea, and holds out a cup to the fae. "In case you should need to invite an extra guest," he explains. @coolrat The coatl nods approvingly when he notices the veilspun spreading happiness. Really getting into the spirit of the festival! @VanitasOfTheEnd "Good idea, thorough training is necessary to master any skill!" @IncognitoPlayer Wow, a token? Sounds awesome! @Ajgreelyfan3 "A lovely song! Thank you for sharing it with us." @tigressRising "That's wonderful to hear! I'm sure we'll be seeing you again." @FaerieQueene "Hello there, did you enjoy the show?" the coatl says. He couldn't help but notice she seemed entranced by the show.

[img]https://www1.flightrising.com/rendern/350/680567/68056610_350.png[/img] Charm looked around the pavilion, searching for something to do. The Veilspun's attention span was abysmal, but with everything going on around her, it wasn't hard to stay occupied. She noticed an impressive sword performance from a Coatl, and prepared to toss treasure on the stage, when she realized that her money had run out. She panicked for a moment, she couldn't go back home, she wasn't even supposed to be here! She thought for a moment, and spotted a well in the distance. An idea began to form in her mind, and she darted towards the well. [center]. . .[/center] "Come one, come all!" Charm yelled. "The incredible wishing well is now open!" Interested clusters of dragons came near, peering at the well with curiosity. "Toss your treasure and gems in, and all of your greatest wishes will come true!" Soon, items of all sorts, not just money, were being tossed in. Charm granted a little bit of her luck magic to anyone who contributed, perhaps not as much as implied, but who cared? It was a celebration, and at least [i]one[/i] good thing would happen to each of the dragons. After a while, there was so much in the well that Charm began to feel a bit bad (and began to fear that she wouldn't able to hide all of it), so she spoke to the crowd. "I'm very sorry, but the well is out of luck. Probably for the rest of the festival, unfortunately," she said. The crowd left with disappointed mutters, leaving Charm alone with the well. She was about to jump down and grab her earnings, when a question occurred to her: How was she going to carry all this? [center]. . .[/center] Charm shoved small amounts of treasure into even smaller bags, and lifted off into the air. She began tossing them onto the ground near random dragons, and leaving before they could see her. As much as she loved money (she was keeping a lot of it, after all), she had to admit that the surprised/excited/happy shouts that followed her were pretty nice. Maybe this was what celebrations were supposed to be like?