15th Annual Stjordvik Regatta - Revision history

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	The runes on the band around Harpin's throat light up, one after the other, the light so bright it becomes impossible to look at. Quickly the metal flakes away, slivers scatter on the winds until only a tiny fragment of copper remains embedded in his neck. He drops to the deck with a thud and fall into a fitful coma.		The runes on the band around Harpin's throat light up, one after the other, the light so bright it becomes impossible to look at. Quickly the metal flakes away, slivers scatter on the winds until only a tiny fragment of copper remains embedded in his neck. He drops to the deck with a thud and fall into a fitful coma.

	The '''gnome is lucky to be alive'''; these powers were not meant for mortals. He actually did very well and '''gained the Facsimile ability''' [which works exactly as the Tomb of Levistus invocation]. Not only that, he '''can now also spit up a frog''' which understands him and obeys, this will work three times. The others were also able to resist the storm, the effect on them was less severe, not wearing the ring or having to steer the ship. All three gained a new ability, though fate had to interfere multiple times. '''Regius gained [[Simulacrum]], Reb [[Ringer]], and Butch [[Spit]].'''		The '''gnome is lucky to be alive'''; these powers were not meant for mortals. He actually did very well and '''gained the Facsimile ability''' [which works exactly as the [https://5e.tools/optionalfeatures.html#tomb%20of%20levistus_xge Tomb of Levistus] invocation]. Not only that, he '''can now also spit up a frog''' which understands him and obeys, this will work three times. The others were also able to resist the storm, the effect on them was less severe, not wearing the ring or having to steer the ship. All three gained a new ability, though fate had to interfere multiple times. '''Regius gained [[Simulacrum]], Reb [[Ringer]], and Butch [[Spit]].'''

	Through all this they nearly lost the lead but eventually join the race with the slimmest of margin possible still ahead of Caeles Emporium who are in second place.		Through all this they nearly lost the lead but eventually join the race with the slimmest of margin possible still ahead of Caeles Emporium who are in second place.

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	'''The fight is on!'''		'''The fight is on!'''

			It's a tough fight as the creature turns out to be immune to Regius' maximized Call Lightning spell. Fortunately his Spiritual Weapon spell fares better. Butch jumps onto the creature, following the captain's example. The both of them hitting any soft spots they can reach. Reb uses the [[Tecuani Tecpatl]] to good effect as he charges at it.

			Harpin's eldritch arrows are also hitting home but then '''the voice in his head tells him to touch the copper ring'''. A Misty Step spell brings him onto the crustacean and he touches the band. The moment he does so, '''an immeasurable power not meant for mere mortals courses through the gnome's body'''. His skin feels like it’s on fire and turns almost see-through. His hair floats like a halo around him and his teeth chatter so hard in his skull that he's afraid he’ll break all of them. His heart hammers in his chest, loud enough for those around to hear.

			It happened to fast to notice but '''the copper ring now sits more than snugly around Harpin's neck'''. He breathes haltingly, less and less air makes it into his lungs. It's all been too much and the warlock loses consciousness, falling into the cold sea water. Reb immediately dives in after the unfortunate gnome and manages to swim over and hold his head up above the waves.

			Not much later the killing blow is struck; the vast crab screeches in agony, relinquishes its grip on the vessel, and sinks hastily back to the depths. The crew applaud furiously as the captain jumps back on-board. Butch remains a little longer to collect as much crab meat as he can. Reb and Harpin are pulled up onto the ship and once everyone is back on board the Seafarer asks if she can resume the race. Regius and Butch immediately tell her to do so. Harpin takes some time to recover and with the ring around his neck he remains quite exhausted all the time.

			As the sea-miles unfurl beneath your hull, bedraggled pigeons arrive from Stjordvik: messages of support, offers of sponsorship, questions from the Gazette. You send back notes on your progress.

			Your ship weaves a path between the swampy isles of the Sea of Autumn. Insects teem at your lips, your collarbone, the corners of your eyes. Unidentifiable birds squawk overhead. You are nearing the [[Reuel Woods]]. This is, perhaps, your last chance to change the outcome of the Cup. Going through the shallows could save some time but it's not without danger. '''Our friends decide to go for it.'''

			Sails to full! Throw anything heavy overboard! Ignore the ominous groans of the hull! You, there—hop to it, no lollygagging! All hands! All hands! With a sudden burst of speed, you power through the water as though hurled by Osprem herself. Startled schools of fish explode in a thousand directions. A stunned seal spins aside. The waters here can be treacherously shallow, but your ship steers out of reach of the tangled mangrove-roots and clinging mud. Soon the swamp-isles are behind you, and you're making good time.

			===== Into the Storm =====
			'''Mystic forces beyond ken wreak the Reuel Woods every so many years. These result in a rolling bank of repealed, misbegotten and self-violating laws of magic rolling out from the shore, reshaping everything in its path. The sea churns fleshwise. The air is a mist of soup and tar. Hands of light rise from the depths, clawing weakly.''' The storm is nearly upon you.

			The voice in Harpin's head tells him to steer the ship into the storm; a very, very bad idea according to every other person on the ship. But considering how much help 'Ulaa' has been so far, the gnome manages to convince everyone to follow his suggestion. Everyone will go belowdecks to hopefully not be exposed to the storm.

			But the voice has told the warlock that the storm can bring new abilities to those strong enough to resist it. He tells his friends and they all decide to risk exposure to the storm. The assemble on the deck, dressed in nothing but their underwear. Harpin moves to the prow.

			'''You stand at the prow of your ship and raise your voice, and revolution pours out. The ringing of the guillotines! The thump of fallen heads! The noise a status quo makes as it rips irrevocably in half! The storm sings with you. You spit lightning and fire. Your ship rebels against the sea and sails through air instead, majestic, unbounded. When the scoria-storm finally dies down, your ship plops unceremoniously back into the water. Your throat aches dully. The revolution is over. The status quo reasserts itself. But you will remember the time you flew.'''

			The runes on the band around Harpin's throat light up, one after the other, the light so bright it becomes impossible to look at. Quickly the metal flakes away, slivers scatter on the winds until only a tiny fragment of copper remains embedded in his neck. He drops to the deck with a thud and fall into a fitful coma.

			The '''gnome is lucky to be alive'''; these powers were not meant for mortals. He actually did very well and '''gained the Facsimile ability''' [which works exactly as the Tomb of Levistus invocation]. Not only that, he '''can now also spit up a frog''' which understands him and obeys, this will work three times. The others were also able to resist the storm, the effect on them was less severe, not wearing the ring or having to steer the ship. All three gained a new ability, though fate had to interfere multiple times. '''Regius gained [[Simulacrum]], Reb [[Ringer]], and Butch [[Spit]].'''

			Through all this they nearly lost the lead but eventually join the race with the slimmest of margin possible still ahead of Caeles Emporium who are in second place.

			The rest of the voyage is uneventful, you close your eyes and listen to the creak of the hull; the sails flapping; the slow, murmuring heartbeat of the sea. Then Stjordvik opens up ahead of you. Your crew cheer. You've '''won the Cove Cup'''! As you approach, you see the docks are thronged by a crowd of citizens, officials, anyone who could get the day off. They're yelling and stamping in approval. Fireworks explode overhead as your ship slides triumphantly into port.
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	A warehouse next to the podium has been cleared for the teams to prepare their presentations. '''One by one the competitors go up onto the stage. As they step up, the crowd roars, cheers, boos. Fistfights break out between rival supporters.'''		A warehouse next to the podium has been cleared for the teams to prepare their presentations. '''One by one the competitors go up onto the stage. As they step up, the crowd roars, cheers, boos. Fistfights break out between rival supporters.'''

	* [[Stjordvik#Against~~%20the%20Grain~~\|Against the Grain]] brings up their oiled fighters, Harpin moves around with a buckt to keep everyone shiny. Call Lightning, Shatter, and other spells by Regius make it quite the spectacle. And they have not one but two songs: The Waves’ Judgement Day and Pompen of Verzuipen.		* [[Stjordvik#Against the Grain\|Against the Grain]] brings up their oiled fighters, Harpin moves around with a buckt to keep everyone shiny. Call Lightning, Shatter, and other spells by Regius make it quite the spectacle. And they have not one but two songs: The Waves’ Judgement Day and Pompen of Verzuipen.
	* The [[Companions of Elric]] do a rather dry presentation, just like every other year. There are testimonials both about what good they’ve done and how nice it is to be a member. Their song: Good Company.		* The [[Companions of Elric]] do a rather dry presentation, just like every other year. There are testimonials both about what good they’ve done and how nice it is to be a member. Their song: Good Company.
	* Next, the [[Buel Vitta Society]] themselves. They come out on stage carrying drinks, and just smile and wave with their walking canes and hats. All accompanied by their song: La Vie en Rose.		* Next, the [[Buel Vitta Society]] themselves. They come out on stage carrying drinks, and just smile and wave with their walking canes and hats. All accompanied by their song: La Vie en Rose.
	* [[Abraxis Combine]] are quite dry as well, they don't care much about this part of the proceedings, they are purely focused on how they are going to get from A to B.		* [[Abraxis Combine]] are quite dry as well, they don't care much about this part of the proceedings, they are purely focused on how they are going to get from A to B.
	* [[Stjordvik#Caeles~~%20Emporium~~\|Caeles Emporium]] soon becomes the crowd favorite, like most years. Floating over the crowd are halflings in colorful outfits hanging from balloons, they drop tchotchkes and candy to the crowd below. All while some of the best bards in town are playing their song: Sale is Sale! Lala lalala.		* [[Stjordvik#Caeles Emporium\|Caeles Emporium]] soon becomes the crowd favorite, like most years. Floating over the crowd are halflings in colorful outfits hanging from balloons, they drop tchotchkes and candy to the crowd below. All while some of the best bards in town are playing their song: Sale is Sale! Lala lalala.
	* [[House Ditta]] is normally also not to concerned about the presentation but this year they are showing off a new innovation; a front rudder. And their song is House of the Rising Son, an anthem to Princ [[Ratik Meloi]].		* [[House Ditta]] is normally also not to concerned about the presentation but this year they are showing off a new innovation; a front rudder. And their song is House of the Rising Son, an anthem to Princ [[Ratik Meloi]].
	* The [[Stjordvik#House~~%20of%20the%20Awakened~~\|House of the Awakened]] are first time participants and focus on their people, who will be bringing victory. "You, too, can be a winner, if you accept Ancev’s tennets!" They are very much using the presentation as a way to convert people to [[Ancev]]. They also brought a full choir of children to sing their song: The Champion.		* The [[Stjordvik#House of the Awakened\|House of the Awakened]] are first time participants and focus on their people, who will be bringing victory. "You, too, can be a winner, if you accept Ancev’s tennets!" They are very much using the presentation as a way to convert people to [[Ancev]]. They also brought a full choir of children to sing their song: The Champion.
	* Last to go are [[Stjordvik#The~~%20Pearl~~\|The Pearl]], another perennial crowd favorite and they do not disappoint. There's a chorus line of some of their best people and then a striptease and poledance up against at ship mast, enlarged via a spell. Everyone had bodypaint steering wheels on their breasts. Their song: Never Gonna Give You Up.		* Last to go are [[Stjordvik#The Pearl\|The Pearl]], another perennial crowd favorite and they do not disappoint. There's a chorus line of some of their best people and then a striptease and poledance up against at ship mast, enlarged via a spell. Everyone had bodypaint steering wheels on their breasts. Their song: Never Gonna Give You Up.

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	The rest of the voyage is uneventful, you close your eyes and listen to the creak of the hull; the sails flapping; the slow, murmuring heartbeat of the sea. Then Stjordvik opens up ahead of you. Your crew cheer. You've '''won the Cove Cup'''! As you approach, you see the docks are thronged by a crowd of citizens, officials, anyone who could get the day off. They're yelling and stamping in approval. Fireworks explode overhead as your ship slides triumphantly into port.		The rest of the voyage is uneventful, you close your eyes and listen to the creak of the hull; the sails flapping; the slow, murmuring heartbeat of the sea. Then Stjordvik opens up ahead of you. Your crew cheer. You've '''won the Cove Cup'''! As you approach, you see the docks are thronged by a crowd of citizens, officials, anyone who could get the day off. They're yelling and stamping in approval. Fireworks explode overhead as your ship slides triumphantly into port.

			[The above very much inspired by Fallen London Exceptional Story The Icarian Cup.]
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