Shieldmeet Festival

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A day after the posters are initially put out, a short message is tacked beneath each one, below that, a blank scroll.

We're looking for all sorts of contributions for the upcoming Shieldmeet. Whether you're a merchant wishing to sell your wares, a tavern owner wishing to provide food or drinks, or simply an individual or group wishing contribute in some other way, feel free to leave a message here with your name and what you can contribute and we'll be in touch. If you wish to speak to us directly, come on over to the Siren's Song to have a chat.

If you'd like to participate in the events themselves, many of them are still being organized, a sign-up list will likely follow once times are confirmed. A martial tournament hosted by the Bladestone Foundation and a mage duel hosted by Eroan of the Phoenix Company have both been confirmed, and an archery tournament is being discussed as well. Keep an eye on these notices if you'd like to participate in any of them.

This city has seen devils, undead, and far more, but remains strong. In spirit of it, I want to showcase the city's strength and make this Shieldmeet memorable.

Respectfully,
Fenix Wandersoul
Captain of the Siren's Song

//The planned date for the festival is Sunday, July 5th. It's likely going to extend for at least a few hours over the day, with different groups doing their own thing. If you'd like for your PC or guild to participate, no matter how big or small, feel free to post here! Once we get a better idea of the amount of groups/people contributing, we'll post more about times/etc, so stay tuned!//

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The captain of the Siren's Song can be seen on occasion speaking to different individuals about contributing to the upcoming festival.


//Hello! Due to misreading the date of Shieldmeet, I'm rescheduling the festival to Sunday, August 2nd. It's apparently closer to the actual date, and gives more time to prepare.//

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The Siren's Song is abuzz with activity as the crew begins making final preparations for the upcoming festival. Tents, food, drinks and other supplies are purchased while the captain of the Siren's Song speaks with local establishments and notable citizens of Baldur's Gate about the upcoming festival and taking part.

Shieldmeet is soon upon us! The Siren's Song would invite all to attend the festival to be held in the farmlands north of Baldur's Gate to celebrate the day.

The festival will last through the day on Shieldmeet, all welcomed within Duchal lands are invited to attend.

Activities will Include:

• A free open market for local and foreign merchants to sell their wares. The market will be around all day long as the events unfold.
• Food and drinks provided by the Siren's Song and other local establishments.
• Performances held throughout the day, managed by the the Director of the White Mask, Oona Siofra.

Prizes to be won from the following special events:

• A martial tournament hosted by the Bladestone Foundation.
• Mage duels hosted by Sirion Te'dwa.
• An archery competition ran by Fenix Wandersoul.
• A drinking contest ran by a lucky volunteer.

If there are any that wish to take part in the festival, whether it be performing, trading or competing, sign your name below along with what you wish to take part in. Donations and sponsors to help fund the festival and it's prizes are welcome. Contact Captain Fenix Wandersoul if there are any questions or concerns!

Drinking, dancing and revelry await![/size]

A scroll is attached to the notice, listing out the rules of the two tournaments taking place.

Rules of the Martial Tournament:

1. 2v2 tournament, last round is a 1v1.
2. Teams are formed at random each round.
3. Each contestant can lose two times before they are eliminated.
4. 3 magical wards per team to be cast before countdown, none after. Innate warding only, and team members can ward each other. Teams will have a moment to coordinate this before the fight.
5. If a team member intends to use stealth during the fight, it counts as a single ward for the team. No limit on how many times you can use stealth, although you only may remain hidden for 12 seconds at a time.
6. Inspirations count as a single ward.
7. No leaving the arena. No scaring your opponent to leave the arena. No offensive magics or songs and no shapeshifting.

Rules of the Mage Duels:

1. 1v1 tournament, double elimination.
2. Both agree on 1-3 wards after countdown before they can cast offensive spells.
3. Magical items, wands, potions and scrolls are allowed.
4. Stealth is allowed.
5. Weapons must be conjured during the duel if you wish to attack with them. You may also change your shape to attack.
6. Summons allowed, although keeping to the laws of Baldur's Gate.
7. You must be capable of casting arcane spells yourself if you wish to enter, whether through study or naturally.

Another scroll, initially blank, is also attached. Likely to be used for individuals to add their names and the events they will take part in...


//The festival will be held on Sunday, August 2nd, and the events will be strewn throughout the day.
Martial Tournament: 17:00 GMT
Mage Duel: 21:00 GMT
Archery Competition: 00:00 GMT
Drinking Contest: Sometime later//