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In a bar on the outskirts of Sor-Rii, a bard sings an epic ballad of the adventures and deeds of Tharivol Liaden and his team. Travellers on their way to Dragons Den whisper curiosities about the powerful druid Lisonamit that even the worgs obey. An elder speaks of the shining odd armor of the paladin Gdarin, enemy of the lawless, and how he will one day bring peace to his village. Fearful whispers of the power of one named Kij, killer of free will, are passed on in dark corners. The ever present allies and far reach of Illiri, mistress of magic, are intoned in classes of the arcane. The frightening manifestations of Roywyn and Kristoliana find disbelief among the farmers of Tanucyras.

The fame of the champions has never been more prominent. The city of Dragons Den has decided to throw a celebration to thank the champions for their service. At the same time, the mayor will announce the new Guild of Champions. For 3 days the city will rejoice and relax. There will be gambling, races, events, and a scavenger hunt. With the increased chance of mischief, the sheriff has announced increased security will be present in the city during the celebration. But fame can cut both ways. How many enemies have you made? How many of them might attend?

This will be an opportunity to explore Dragons Den. You can purchase items, place special orders, join a guild, challenge someone to a game of chance, show off for the crowd, make alliances, secure a house or shop, or just go on a picnic. Maybe you want to research what has been happening to the mysts? Or maybe clear up a misunderstanding? You will of course be expected to attend opening and closing ceremonies as well as some special events. You will also be asked to judge the Scavenger Hunt and the Grand Race.

Coordinator's Note: The Danger Rating for this event will vary according to your reputations. Your reputations will be measured by your team's level. Novice level teams will face a Danger Rating of 2. Master Level teams will face a Danger Rating of 4. And Epic Level teams will face a Danger Rating of 5. Also note that this may be the ONLY Epic Level game in which Novice Level teams may participate. This is due to the changes for Season 5.

The Festival started off with a bang as fireworks were launched at the openning ceremonies. The mayor welcomed the champions and announced the creation of the new Guild of Champions. The champions also used this unique opportunity to gather and discuss some business with each other and the city. New resurrection accounts were set up, houses were bought or rented, stores were rented, and information was exchanged.

The events for the festival were varied by extremes. A low tech version of paintball proved annoying as someone switched the harmless ammunition for the other m ore poisonous fare. The gambling at Tagar's proved quite entertaining and many of the champions partook of both the betting and the drinking versions. The horse race was quite a spectacle as the participants discovered that this years race included hauling 1,000 pounds of rubble down the course.

It was the banquet that ended the affair though. After the speeches were made and dessert served, the drugs in the food and wine combined and put most of the city to sleep at their tables. Then the swarms attacked. Like a rumble of thunder they covered the buildings and beset the people. The champions fought off one swarm with the help of the Wizards Guild (warned by Aluahna). The druids and other guilds took down the other two swarms. After the slaughter, over 200 were dead and more than a thousand were injured or missing.

As the champions surveyed the devastation, a voice echoed out of the mysts "This was your only warning! Mind your own affairs!".

1. Death from Afar (Epic)
   Player: Jonathan Sternfeld
   

   Tharivol Liaden's (Elf Fighter 6 / Wizard 2 / Arcane Archer 11 / Deepwoods Sniper 2) decided that an adult game of Assassin Hunt was for him. Along with Aluahna, the chase brought him to curious circumstances as Aluahna ended up killing one of the opponents. An investigation would have the both of them under investigation for the rest of the day. Andrinor Agriaba (Human Male Cleric 9) lent his help in the investigation as he could. Sargen of Hornwood (Human Male Rogue 10) tried his hands at the gambling tables with a good profit to be had.

   Death from Afar survives to adventure again.

2. Lawn (Epic)
   Player: Jennifer Sternfeld
   

   Roywyn's (Ruin) (Gnome Wizard 10 / Druid 10) performance at the horse race was spectacular. Leaving the "normal" people behind early on, she (as a horse) and Oliver (as a unicorn) battled it out for first place. In the end it was Ruin with the prize. Later, when trapped in the building by the swarm, Ruin took a leadership role. Hampered by the sound and crowding of the swarm, she none-the-less gave it more than one reason to regret its attack.

   Lawn survives to adventure again.

3. Test Monkey (Novice)
   Player: Mark Jerard
   

   Oliver (Monkey Male Druid 5 / Shifter 10) saw the attack of a swarm for the first time. Transforming into a fire elemental, he initiated a meaningful dialogue on the dangers of approaching a flame too closely. Multiple breath weapon attacks allowed for additional help in removing the swarm, but not before most of the people in the banquet hall paid the price.

   Test Monkey survives to adventure again.

4. Seventeen (Novice)
   Player: Alain Ackerman
   

   Aluahna (Elf Female Rogue 5 / Assassin 10) was surprised to find that the "safe" game of Assassin Hunt turned out to use poisonous ammunition. She responded to this discovery by killing the poor commoner who shot her. The commoner was later cleared of wrong-doing and Aluahna was not charged due to the circumstances. She is however on the city's watch list now along with Tharivol. That makes several champions on their list now. Later, it was Aluahna quick thinking that allowed her to escape the swarm attack and warn the Wizards Guild. This allowed her to launch external attacks along with 3 guild wizards and to spot a suspect crossing the park. When cornered, he summoned some griffons as food and called the main swarm over. It's not that it liked being summoned, but easier food is a good idea. And Griffons die easier than champions. It was for not though as the champions dealth the death blows on its retreat.

   Seventeen survives to adventure again.