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Dwayne's party (open)
WHO: Anyone who wants to come to Dwayne's party!
WHEN: April 15th
WHERE: Mostly in a spot on Charronway with a nice view of the forested area, although at one point he will take everyone on a trip over to Knollville to play goat ball on the hills and mesas
WHAT: Dwayne's birthday party!
NOTES\WARNINGS: None
Refreshment Table
It might take people a minute to find the party, since Dwayne didn't set it up at an exact address, but instead picked a location that he thought would make a nice picnic spot with a nice view of the forests of Charronway. When explaining how to get there he mostly described the scenery and that it was close to the border shared with Knollville, which would come in handy when it was time for goat ball. He also would have offered to howl loudly to help people find it, and seeing as he's quite loud, people may be able to find their destination that way.
Once they reach the location, party goers will be able to find a cooler with an assortment of beer, ale and water for those who want something that isn't alcoholic, with rum and whiskey on the refreshment table Dwayne has set up beside it. For food, rather than having the usual party snacks it seems Dwayne has provided a full meal. A large roast, bread, baked potatoes, sauteed zucchini and for dessert, a pumpkin pie and cake are spread out on the table for anyone who wants some. There is some finger food available as well, however, in the form of cheese and salami cubes.
Near the refreshment table is an assortment of tables and chairs for people to relax, eat and enjoy each other's company between games.
Games
The games are the main attraction, and Dwayne makes that very clear, announcing throughout the evening when each game is about to start so anyone who wants to watch or participate can do so. There are races, wrestling competitions, and several games unique to his world. He will take people out to the hilliest, roughest terrain he can find for a game of goat ball, which is almost exactly like dodge ball, except you deliberately play it somewhere where people will have to climb around and go up steep hills as they chase down or flee from players trying to hit them with the ball.
He will also take people out to the woods for a game of hrazhak, which is similar to capture the flag. Each side has a totem (Dwayne will be using the ball he used in the previous game and an antler as the two totems), which they have in their 'base'. They must steal the totem from the other side and have both totems back in their home base to win. However, there is one key difference. Unlike capture the flag, this game doesn't have any rules beyond that. In fact, traditionally players are encouraged to shift into their beastman form and get into full-on fights over the totems. Since there are so few people who can shift in Etraya and he doesn't want to be the only one who gets to show off his powers, he will be allowing all powers of all sorts in this game and leave it up to players whether a particular ability would be too powerful to be sporting.
WHEN: April 15th
WHERE: Mostly in a spot on Charronway with a nice view of the forested area, although at one point he will take everyone on a trip over to Knollville to play goat ball on the hills and mesas
WHAT: Dwayne's birthday party!
NOTES\WARNINGS: None
Refreshment Table
It might take people a minute to find the party, since Dwayne didn't set it up at an exact address, but instead picked a location that he thought would make a nice picnic spot with a nice view of the forests of Charronway. When explaining how to get there he mostly described the scenery and that it was close to the border shared with Knollville, which would come in handy when it was time for goat ball. He also would have offered to howl loudly to help people find it, and seeing as he's quite loud, people may be able to find their destination that way.
Once they reach the location, party goers will be able to find a cooler with an assortment of beer, ale and water for those who want something that isn't alcoholic, with rum and whiskey on the refreshment table Dwayne has set up beside it. For food, rather than having the usual party snacks it seems Dwayne has provided a full meal. A large roast, bread, baked potatoes, sauteed zucchini and for dessert, a pumpkin pie and cake are spread out on the table for anyone who wants some. There is some finger food available as well, however, in the form of cheese and salami cubes.
Near the refreshment table is an assortment of tables and chairs for people to relax, eat and enjoy each other's company between games.
Games
The games are the main attraction, and Dwayne makes that very clear, announcing throughout the evening when each game is about to start so anyone who wants to watch or participate can do so. There are races, wrestling competitions, and several games unique to his world. He will take people out to the hilliest, roughest terrain he can find for a game of goat ball, which is almost exactly like dodge ball, except you deliberately play it somewhere where people will have to climb around and go up steep hills as they chase down or flee from players trying to hit them with the ball.
He will also take people out to the woods for a game of hrazhak, which is similar to capture the flag. Each side has a totem (Dwayne will be using the ball he used in the previous game and an antler as the two totems), which they have in their 'base'. They must steal the totem from the other side and have both totems back in their home base to win. However, there is one key difference. Unlike capture the flag, this game doesn't have any rules beyond that. In fact, traditionally players are encouraged to shift into their beastman form and get into full-on fights over the totems. Since there are so few people who can shift in Etraya and he doesn't want to be the only one who gets to show off his powers, he will be allowing all powers of all sorts in this game and leave it up to players whether a particular ability would be too powerful to be sporting.
For Keyleth (a few days prior to the party)
"So, which totem do you want? The ball or the antler?"
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[It seems fitting. Given she has hers as a headpiece and all. Keyleth shrugs, but tries to pay attention and remember what he has briefly explained to her about the game so far. It'll probably make more sense in action. When actually playing it. She doesn't expect to win or anything, especially at her first times when she is still learning, but she figures it could be fun. And he might not have anyone else to play with here, so.]
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[He hands her an antler.]
Then we pick a spot to be our 'base'.
[He briefly looks around, then, spotting a tree stump, sets his ball on it and uses a few twigs to create a barrier around it so it doesn't roll off.]
That'll be my base. Now we'll find one for you. It should be far enough away that we have to travel a bit before we can get to each other's base. Come on, let's look for a good one.
[He waves for her to follow him and starts leading the way through the woods.]
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[Keyleth watches him prepare his own, before glancing around for somewhere for hers, following when he gestures for her to come along with him to figure a spot for her base. Goal? Whatever it was, exactly. She still only has some vague idea on this game and all. But the basics, in theory, seem simple enough from what she had been told. She walks with him before gesturing and pausing and asking about a particular area.]
Maybe here?
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So basically, you'll put your antler in there, and then wait here and I'll go back to my base. When you hear me howl, that means the game has begun. Your goal will be to get to my base and steal my ball, but you also want to keep me from stealing your antler. If you're able to get both my ball and the antler in your tree trunk, you've won. If I get both your antler and my ball on my tree stump, I've won. Any questions?