June 19th 2017 - June 25th 2017
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Very little is known about the culture of Guildereim's most savage native species, the naga, for they are a society that exists wherever civilization does not. What is known, gleaned from ruins and harrowing encounters is that they worship a pantheon of snake-gods and that their society is a tribal one.
"Every year on the Summer solstice, the Naga tribes gather on the beaches of Guildereim to fight for supremacy. Some consider the combat as a religious rite to honor Sej Kadar, the cobra god of war; others speculate that it might affect rights to certain hunting grounds. Each tribe selects a champion to join the ranks of the fighters; the vanquished are often killed outright, but if they should survive, they are sacrificed to appease the great cobra."
FIRST ROUND
Sej Kadar's Mercy
Blood is an important factor to naga culture. It contains power, fuels life. Within it is the knowledge of one's very being. For this reason, the fighters must paint themselves or their armor in fresh blood (or red paint) in whichever manner they like in an attempt to appease the cobra god and ask for his favor.
SECOND ROUND
The Blinding Eclipse
Eclipses are often a time of awe and fear for the naga, as they did not know if the sun would return to its original state. They would hold up reflective shields to try and harness the power of the sun before it faded, believing their tactic is what restored it to its former glory. The fighters will be given similar shields that they can use to blind or stun their opponents with. (PLEASE NOTE: Unless your character has a shield in their armor slots it will NOT be counted towards the armor bonus.)
THIRD ROUND
Final Fire Rites
At the end of the naga calendar, all fires would be extinguished. As night fell, a sacrifice would be made. Their heart would be pulled from their chest and in the cavity, a fire would be started. From there, a shaman would light a torch with this fire and make their way around the settlement, relighting the fires as a sign of a new cycle. For this final match, the warriors will be given a torch which they will need to hold onto while fighting. While keeping the fire alive they must fight off their opponent for a chance to light the bonfire in the center of the arena, signaling them as the tournament's Champion.
"Every year on the Summer solstice, the Naga tribes gather on the beaches of Guildereim to fight for supremacy. Some consider the combat as a religious rite to honor Sej Kadar, the cobra god of war; others speculate that it might affect rights to certain hunting grounds. Each tribe selects a champion to join the ranks of the fighters; the vanquished are often killed outright, but if they should survive, they are sacrificed to appease the great cobra."
FIRST ROUND
Sej Kadar's Mercy
Blood is an important factor to naga culture. It contains power, fuels life. Within it is the knowledge of one's very being. For this reason, the fighters must paint themselves or their armor in fresh blood (or red paint) in whichever manner they like in an attempt to appease the cobra god and ask for his favor.
SECOND ROUND
The Blinding Eclipse
Eclipses are often a time of awe and fear for the naga, as they did not know if the sun would return to its original state. They would hold up reflective shields to try and harness the power of the sun before it faded, believing their tactic is what restored it to its former glory. The fighters will be given similar shields that they can use to blind or stun their opponents with. (PLEASE NOTE: Unless your character has a shield in their armor slots it will NOT be counted towards the armor bonus.)
THIRD ROUND
Final Fire Rites
At the end of the naga calendar, all fires would be extinguished. As night fell, a sacrifice would be made. Their heart would be pulled from their chest and in the cavity, a fire would be started. From there, a shaman would light a torch with this fire and make their way around the settlement, relighting the fires as a sign of a new cycle. For this final match, the warriors will be given a torch which they will need to hold onto while fighting. While keeping the fire alive they must fight off their opponent for a chance to light the bonfire in the center of the arena, signaling them as the tournament's Champion.
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PRIZES:
All coin winnings will be handed out via the money purse, please make sure to have your purse opened.
The winners of the FIRST ROUND of matches will receive a purse of 50 gold pieces. If the winner is an unowned slave they will receive two hot meals of their choice and a two hour pass from the cages. These passes will be supervised by a (NPC) TGT Guard and must be used within a month.. If the winner is an owned slave, all winnings goes to their owner.
The winners of the SEMIFINALS will receive a purse of 150 gold pieces. If the winner is an unowned slave they will receive three hot meals of their choice and two evening passes from the cages. These passes will be supervised by a (NPC) TGT Guard and must be used within a month. If the winner is an owned slave, all winnings goes to their owner.
The winner of the FINALS will receive a purse of 200 gold pieces, and a double-headed serpent talsiman made of turquoise on a wooden base, thought to represent a naga god who watched over the battles of both the past and the future. If the winner is an unowned slave they receive one hot meal per day for the rest of the week of their choice and three evening passes from the cages. These passes will be supervised by a (NPC) TGT Guard and must be used within a month. If the winner is an owned slave, all the winnings go to their owner.
All coin winnings will be handed out via the money purse, please make sure to have your purse opened.
The winners of the FIRST ROUND of matches will receive a purse of 50 gold pieces. If the winner is an unowned slave they will receive two hot meals of their choice and a two hour pass from the cages. These passes will be supervised by a (NPC) TGT Guard and must be used within a month.. If the winner is an owned slave, all winnings goes to their owner.
The winners of the SEMIFINALS will receive a purse of 150 gold pieces. If the winner is an unowned slave they will receive three hot meals of their choice and two evening passes from the cages. These passes will be supervised by a (NPC) TGT Guard and must be used within a month. If the winner is an owned slave, all winnings goes to their owner.
The winner of the FINALS will receive a purse of 200 gold pieces, and a double-headed serpent talsiman made of turquoise on a wooden base, thought to represent a naga god who watched over the battles of both the past and the future. If the winner is an unowned slave they receive one hot meal per day for the rest of the week of their choice and three evening passes from the cages. These passes will be supervised by a (NPC) TGT Guard and must be used within a month. If the winner is an owned slave, all the winnings go to their owner.
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IMPORTANT NOTES
Blood of Sands requires the use of TGT Dice If you are unfamiliar with the dice system this tournament isn't for you, only those experienced with using the dice system should be taking part.
If you are unable to make a match you forfeit your position and a stand-in will take your place. If this happens in the quarterfinals, semifinals, or final matches, you forfeit and your opponent wins.
Please copy and paste the following in a reply window to this topic and fill out if you wish to take part in the tournament. If you don't fill out this form you won't be included in the matches.
Dice will be rolled to decide fighters for the matches. You have until 11th June to sign up.
ALL FIGHTERS MUST ARRIVE 20 MINUTES EARLY. If you are not there ten minutes prior to when the fight is supposed to start we will select a stand-in, even if you're only five minutes late, we're not going to wait for you. This is incredibly important for when using the betting system as the bets are done before the fight starts.
Please note that YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR POSTING UP THE FIGHT LOG. Moderators will not post up fights for you, and tournament fights still follow the same three day rule as normal arena fights. Fights should be posted here on the forums in order to qualify for XP.
Blood of Sands requires the use of TGT Dice If you are unfamiliar with the dice system this tournament isn't for you, only those experienced with using the dice system should be taking part.
If you are unable to make a match you forfeit your position and a stand-in will take your place. If this happens in the quarterfinals, semifinals, or final matches, you forfeit and your opponent wins.
Please copy and paste the following in a reply window to this topic and fill out if you wish to take part in the tournament. If you don't fill out this form you won't be included in the matches.
Dice will be rolled to decide fighters for the matches. You have until 11th June to sign up.
ALL FIGHTERS MUST ARRIVE 20 MINUTES EARLY. If you are not there ten minutes prior to when the fight is supposed to start we will select a stand-in, even if you're only five minutes late, we're not going to wait for you. This is incredibly important for when using the betting system as the bets are done before the fight starts.
Please note that YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR POSTING UP THE FIGHT LOG. Moderators will not post up fights for you, and tournament fights still follow the same three day rule as normal arena fights. Fights should be posted here on the forums in order to qualify for XP.
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Log-In Name:
Aspects: (Please link to your posted Aspects. Find your post, click the small arrow in the upper left hand corner, copy and paste url.)
Match: (You are allowed to sign up for TWO match dates. Please pick one or two, if you don't specify a date, you won't be placed for sign up.)
Sponsor/Owner's Name: (If a slave, unowned slaves MUST have a sponsor to enter, sponsors may also be Gladiator House.)
Do You Need An Arena Tutorial?:
Did You Win The Last Tournament? (The last tournament was the 2016 Winter Tournament.)
Aspects: (Please link to your posted Aspects. Find your post, click the small arrow in the upper left hand corner, copy and paste url.)
Match: (You are allowed to sign up for TWO match dates. Please pick one or two, if you don't specify a date, you won't be placed for sign up.)
Sponsor/Owner's Name: (If a slave, unowned slaves MUST have a sponsor to enter, sponsors may also be Gladiator House.)
Do You Need An Arena Tutorial?:
Did You Win The Last Tournament? (The last tournament was the 2016 Winter Tournament.)
MATCHES
FIRST ROUND
FIRST MATCH
19th June, 6pm FST
Rajni vs. Toffi.
Moderator: Monstrum.
WINNER: Toffi.
SECOND MATCH
20th June, 6pm FST
Serath vs. Stasia.
Moderator: Monstrum.
WINNER: Stasia.
THIRD MATCH
21st June, 8pm FST
Miklos Stavrou vs. Keii.
Moderator: Monstrum.
WINNER: Keii.
FOURTH MATCH
22nd June, 8pm FST
Nilanth vs. Little Sparrow.
Moderator: Monstrum.
WINNER: Nilanth.
SEMI-FINALS
FIRST MATCH
23rd June, 6pm FST
Toffi vs. Stasia.
Moderator: Monstrum.
WINNER: Stasia.
SECOND MATCH
24th June, 6pm FST
Keii vs. Nilanth.
Moderator: Monstrum.
WINNER: Nilanth.
FINALS
25th June, 6pm FST
Stasia vs. Nilanth.
Moderator: Monstrum.
WINNER: Stasia.
FIRST ROUND
FIRST MATCH
19th June, 6pm FST
Rajni vs. Toffi.
Moderator: Monstrum.
WINNER: Toffi.
SECOND MATCH
20th June, 6pm FST
Serath vs. Stasia.
Moderator: Monstrum.
WINNER: Stasia.
THIRD MATCH
21st June, 8pm FST
Miklos Stavrou vs. Keii.
Moderator: Monstrum.
WINNER: Keii.
FOURTH MATCH
22nd June, 8pm FST
Nilanth vs. Little Sparrow.
Moderator: Monstrum.
WINNER: Nilanth.
SEMI-FINALS
FIRST MATCH
23rd June, 6pm FST
Toffi vs. Stasia.
Moderator: Monstrum.
WINNER: Stasia.
SECOND MATCH
24th June, 6pm FST
Keii vs. Nilanth.
Moderator: Monstrum.
WINNER: Nilanth.
FINALS
25th June, 6pm FST
Stasia vs. Nilanth.
Moderator: Monstrum.
WINNER: Stasia.
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FAQ
I've never used the fight system before, can I enter the tournament?
We expect those that enter the tournament are familiar with the dice system. We cannot be teaching you how to use the system mid tournament fight. We will try our best to offer a dice tutorial before the event. If you've never used the system please arrange a tutorial with a staff member before the tournament begins.
Can we sign up for more than one match in the first round of matches?
Yes, but only two. For example, if you sign up for two different dates, you'll be added to the rolls for those particular matches. If you manage to be successful on the first date then naturally you won't be added to the second date.
Will there be XP made available?
YES. You are not allowed to do any official fights while you are participating in the tournament. Also, make sure that you haven't fought within the last week previous to your first fight. This is because you have to wait a week to gain XP. As an example: Minotaur Joe wants to fight on October 8th, he must make sure he doesn't enter an official fight after October 2nd because of XP. Your character should be spending this time to train for the Tournament, not get him or herself injured from fighting.
Do I get XP in the semi-finals even if it hasn't been more than the required week wait for XP?
Yes you do get XP. Tournaments are special in that regards. We don't want to stretch the fights over a month or more. But your character shouldn't be fighting whatsoever between the first round of matches, semi-finals, or finals. If your character is found doing so you may be required to forfeit your position in the tournament.
Something came up and I am unable to fight!
That means you give up your spot. If we have a stand in for the first round of matches, they will take your spot. If you are in the final or semi-final you forfeit and your opponent automatically wins. When the dates and times are decided on, they're set, we will not be changing the dates.
Can I be a stand in even if there are spots available?
Yes!
Can I fight in the next tournament if I was in the current one?
Yes, however only if you weren't the champion for the last tournament. Characters that win one tournament are required to sit out the next one to allow fair competition.
Can I sign up with more than one character?
No. Only one, otherwise it wouldn't be fair.
How are stand-ins decided?
If a spot opens up in one of the first matches and there are multiple stand ins available for that spot, we will roll dice to decide who gets to fill that spot up.
Who can join this tournament?
Everyone! The Summer Tournament is inspired by naga culture and festivals and is not exclusively for naga characters. Anyone of any race, creed, religion or skill may participate.
I've never used the fight system before, can I enter the tournament?
We expect those that enter the tournament are familiar with the dice system. We cannot be teaching you how to use the system mid tournament fight. We will try our best to offer a dice tutorial before the event. If you've never used the system please arrange a tutorial with a staff member before the tournament begins.
Can we sign up for more than one match in the first round of matches?
Yes, but only two. For example, if you sign up for two different dates, you'll be added to the rolls for those particular matches. If you manage to be successful on the first date then naturally you won't be added to the second date.
Will there be XP made available?
YES. You are not allowed to do any official fights while you are participating in the tournament. Also, make sure that you haven't fought within the last week previous to your first fight. This is because you have to wait a week to gain XP. As an example: Minotaur Joe wants to fight on October 8th, he must make sure he doesn't enter an official fight after October 2nd because of XP. Your character should be spending this time to train for the Tournament, not get him or herself injured from fighting.
Do I get XP in the semi-finals even if it hasn't been more than the required week wait for XP?
Yes you do get XP. Tournaments are special in that regards. We don't want to stretch the fights over a month or more. But your character shouldn't be fighting whatsoever between the first round of matches, semi-finals, or finals. If your character is found doing so you may be required to forfeit your position in the tournament.
Something came up and I am unable to fight!
That means you give up your spot. If we have a stand in for the first round of matches, they will take your spot. If you are in the final or semi-final you forfeit and your opponent automatically wins. When the dates and times are decided on, they're set, we will not be changing the dates.
Can I be a stand in even if there are spots available?
Yes!
Can I fight in the next tournament if I was in the current one?
Yes, however only if you weren't the champion for the last tournament. Characters that win one tournament are required to sit out the next one to allow fair competition.
Can I sign up with more than one character?
No. Only one, otherwise it wouldn't be fair.
How are stand-ins decided?
If a spot opens up in one of the first matches and there are multiple stand ins available for that spot, we will roll dice to decide who gets to fill that spot up.
Who can join this tournament?
Everyone! The Summer Tournament is inspired by naga culture and festivals and is not exclusively for naga characters. Anyone of any race, creed, religion or skill may participate.
Attendees
Expect to see the following faces in attendance:
You might also see the following faces there:
Event Comments
Stasia is our Sands of Blood Champion, congratulations!
Grimm(played byTaciturn)
June 19th 2017
3:40pm
Match Ratios
This system works by taking a character's losses away from their wins, and the remaining number determines their betting ratio. Anywhere from zero and under classes as The Underdog, anything from one to ten classes as The Steady and anything higher than ten classes as The Favourite. Underdog ratios range from 12:1 to 10:1, Steady ratios range from 8:1 to 6:1 and Favourite ratios range from 4:1 to 2:1. To see the Tether's betting tutorial, please click here.
FIRST MATCH
- Rajni - 3 wins: 3 losses = 0
The Underdog, 10:1
- Christofer 'Toffi' Markov - 19 wins: 11 losses = 8
The Steady, 6:1
SECOND MATCH
- Serath - 4 wins: 2 losses = 2
The Steady, 8:1
- Stasia - 11 wins: 18 losses = -7
The Underdog, 12:1
THIRD MATCH
- Miklos Stavrou - 3 wins: 3 losses = 0
The Underdog, 10:1
- Keii - 6 wins: 7 losses = -1
The Underdog, 12:1
FOURTH MATCH
- Nilanth - 33 wins: 28 losses = 5
The Steady, 6:1
- Little Sparrow - 20 wins: 17 losses = 3
The Steady, 8:1
Grimm(played byTaciturn)June 14th 2017
7:46am
The fighters for the tournament have been announced!
Grimm(played byTaciturn)June 12th 2017
4:55am
The tournament is now CLOSED to any further applications.
Any posts made after this will not be considered.
Good luck to all those involved!
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Log-In Name: Little Sparrow
Aspects: Here it be
Match: June 20th and June 22nd
Sponsor/Owner's Name: Gladiator House
Do You Need An Arena Tutorial?: Nope
Did You Win The Las[/url]t Tournament? Nope -
Log-In Name: Toffi
Aspects: Here you go~
Match: 21st & 19th
Sponsor/Owner's Name: None~
Do You Need An Arena Tutorial?: Nope
Did You Win The Last Tournament?: No Nilanth(played byTaciturn)May 14th 2017
8:13am
Log-In Name: Nilanth,
Aspects: Here.
Match: 19th and 22nd.
Sponsor/Owner's Name: Duron.
Do You Need An Arena Tutorial?: No.
Did You Win The Last Tournament?: No,-
Log-in Name: Rajni
Aspects: Here
Match: 6/21 or 6/19
Sponsor/Owners' Name: Monstrum
Do you need an arena tutorial?: No
Did you win the last tournament: No Keii(played anonymously)May 9th 2017
10:01am
Log-In Name: Keii.
Aspects: Here.
Match: 20th or 21st.
Sponsor/Owner's Name: N/A.
Do You Need An Arena Tutorial?: No.
Did You Win The Last Tournament?: No.-
Log-In Name: Stasia
Aspects: Click.
Match: June 20 or June 21.
Sponsor/Owner's Name: N/A
Do You Need An Arena Tutorial? No.
Did You Win The Last Tournament? No. -
Log-In Name: Serath
Aspects: Here
Match: 6/20 or 6/19
Sponsor/Owner's Name: Independent
Do You Need An Arena Tutorial?: No
Did You Win The Last Tournament? No -
Log-In Name: Trygve
Aspects: http://thegoldentether.com/board/viewtopic.php?p=156497#p156497
Match: June 21st or june 22nd
Sponsor/Owner's Name: N/A
Do You Need An Arena Tutorial?: No
Did You Win The Last Tournament? No Lolctopus
May 8th 2017
7:36am
Log-In Name: Miklos Stavrou
Aspects: http://thegoldentether.com/board/viewtopic.php?p=157362#p157362
Match: 6/21 (first choice), 6/19 (second choice)
Sponsor/Owner's Name: Independent (the Pit maybe?)
Do You Need An Arena Tutorial?: Nah
Did You Win The Last Tournament?: Never fought in one.
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Grimm(played byTaciturn)June 25th 2017
5:18pm