Sunday, March 20th @ 6pm EST in Avendale (eastern most town in Tryker continent)
1st place prize: 3 million daps
teams of 2 at least(depending on number of participants)
map: http://octa.meawping.com/ryzomscreens/relayracemap.jpg
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Twas a frightful scene at the Striped Yubo pub in Fairhaven. Some forest prancing Matis had a bit too much rye and made a proclamation that he, and any of his kin, would beat a Tryker in a swimming contest! You can imagine the frightful stares and shocked silence that would follow such a vow. I was sure a bottle would hit the poor lad's head before he could sit down.
But a Tryker doesn't pass up a sure bet and this was as sure as you could get em! A Matis outswimming a Tryker? Was he daft!? I stepped up then to calm the crowd; twasn't easy I assure you!
"I've fished and hunted across my homeland for many years," says I. "I aint knowing what the Matis are capable of" I continued, "but I think it's about time we found out!"
I received many nods of agreement and wide grins after that one.
"And why stop at the Matis?
"You think any other Homin can beat us in our own lands?"
"So I offer this challenge! A race, on land and sea - let's see who's got the teamwork and the guts to finish first eh?" "1 Million daps! 1 Million daps to the team that finishes first!"
The cheers after were deafening and I could see a gleam in the eye of my Tryker mates which seemed lost these last few years. And I could have sworn that Matis lad got paler than he already was which made my spirit soar
. Sure the Kitin were out there, and war was always a possibility but all of that didn't seem to matter for a few hours. So here's what I offered:
A relay race!
Each team will consist of 2 homins(unless a lot of people sign up). The course will have 7 checkpoints including the finish line. Each team will have a primary and a secondary runner. The primary runner will be at the starting line and the secondary will be waiting at checkpoint 3. The primary will be given an item, this item will have a specific q and be crafted by someone especially for this race to ensure it is not duplicated.
At each checkpoint along the way the runner must touch a ref and state "here" in around chat(I suggest you macro this). When the runner gets to checkpoint 3 he will trade the item with his partner who will then continue on with the race. The primary runner will then port to Fairhaven to await his partner's trade. We will fund you for your Fairhaven teleport ticket prior to the race.
At checkpoint 6 in Fairhaven as the primary runner is waiting for his teammate he will be given a second item of a different q. When his partner arrives they each must trade their items to each other then continue the race to the finish line together.
The first team to cross the finish line together wins! It's still being determined if a prize will be offered to 2nd and 3rd place, though it's a very good possibility.
I hope to see at least one representative of their race there - we'll truly see who's fit to hold the title of relay champ!
/OOC
For a map of the checkpoints go here: http://octa.meawping.com/ryzomscreens/relayracemap.jpg
in short they are Avendale, the WoM port north of DD, Darkmoor enterance, Corsair camp, Greenvale Trading Post, Fairhaven, then Dainty Isle Workshop south of Crystabell.
It's not required but if possible please send a quick in-game mail to Dagger so I can get an idea of how many people will be participating. I need at least one more Ref, if anyone is interested please let me know.
Sorry for the horrendous RP story and the grammar involved... I'm not a writer
Hope to see everyone out
- Dagger
