.|| META ||. The Stands [OVER!]

[Suhuba]

The Stands

The people of Tendaji were clamoring to get onto the grounds. It had been such a long time since the last tournament, and now that the wars had ended and lives had gone back to normal, everyone was ready for some fun and play!

The vendors were already set up, everyone had their goods out and the smell of food could be found in every direction, and boy did they smell good.

With all the good vibes in the air, what was the first stop? And on top of it all... it was almost time for the fighting.

Notes:
|| Non-combatants and those who are entered into the fights can RP in this thread with all of the hub bub going on around them.
|| Feel free to invent strange foods, games, and seller's booths while you RP.
|| 7 posts will count as a req for growth as with all Metas, even with the open-ended style of this chapter.
|| Characters may post up to 2 times between Suhuba's posts.
|| Growths will be closed during the Mini-meta chapter (as of 5.16.16, 9pm EST)
|| The Fairgrounds in the item shop will be open as of tomorrow morning (5.17.16)!
 

[kaname423]

YEJIDE (post 1)

Yejide slipped through the crowd, her hands stuck inside of her pockets. Since she had been home, she had tried adjusting to live in a house again, life in Oba again... and life with her mother again. she couldn't help the sour face that came to her when her thought finished itself.

But at least she had slinked by her mother's ever watching eye to get to the tournament. This would be a blast. Fighting, shopping... stealing... whatever she wanted to do was fair game here.
 

[kaname423]

JHANA (post 1)

Jhana watched with wide eyes at all of the different people here. She couldn't believe that she had actually come all the way to Oba. She nearly buzzed with excitement. She looked over to her brother and sister and took just a couple steps closer to them. She wasn't altogether sure she was glad she chose to come, but her gut feelings said this was going to be a fun time.

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Orpheus Solon

 

[kaname423]

SRIINA (post 1)

Sriina felt the skin prickle on her neck and the backs of her arms. It was her first time back in Oba since she had been freed, and she had to keep reminding herself that the slight panic in the back of her mind was now unnecessary and a little foolish. Slavery had been abolished for years now, she shouldn't have these feelings.

Her eyes caught the two water earthling ahead of her and she rolled her shoulders. She didn't really know what to make of her life now, but while she was out she should probably try to relax, try not to think about the marriage.

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[Orpheus Solon]

Bisera Post 1

Bisera was running along, heading toward the stands as quickly as his feet would carry him. He wanted to get a good seat where he would be able to see everything! He'd heard that there were going to be a bunch of warriors battling it out today, lots of powerful, muscular sorts, the sort that he was eager to see. He wanted nothing more then to see all of the warriors and to see what inspiration he'd get from the battles.

This was going to be grand, he was going to see about doing all the sketching that he could while also cheering on Xarnith while he fought. The fact that his friend was fighting was just amazing! He hoped that he was able to do well and even if he couldn't he would do what he could to cheer him up. He'd rather think that he was going to do well though. He was tough after all and he'd watched him during his training, often taking advantage of such things so that he could sketch Xarnith.

Turning to where he could see some of the entrants of the tournament he found himself starring for a long moment. Ahh... this tournament was going to be amazing! So many muscular forms for him to enjoy he thought to himself, leaning forward a bit against the railing that stood in front of the front row of seats.  

[Heras Box]

V'demhe Post 1


The tall woman ushered her daughter into a place in the stands that was easily seen from the arena. Dem didn't want Masika to be out of her sight but she knew she couldn't bring her daughter with her to the fight. Her head swiveled this way and that as she tried to locate any of the others that had come along with them. Then she finally stared at her daughter. "Alright. You are not to leave this spot unless I am with you, or maybe Draven." Possibly Eleina, if she could find the Oban hybrid.

It made her nervous to have her child in such a large crowd without someone to protect her. So V'demhe took the knife from the sheath at her thigh and handed it to Masika. "Pointy end goes into an attacker. Only if you need it though." When she got a look from her child she nodded and took a deep breath. "I know, I know.. but, humor me." Dem couldn't help it if she was over protective.  

[EtheralStarlight]

Araie Post 1

Araie brushed her way through the streets, being careful to try and sidestep anybody that didn't look like they were paying attention to where they were going. It was hard to do though. She had never seen so many people in one place before. It was so disorienting and she felt like she was constantly going to get lost in the crowd. How did people live like this every single day? And the heat? The heat was a whole other matter entirely.

Shaking her head, Araie glanced around the smattering of tents that was her goal. She had heard there was a talented healer that had set up shop close to the arena, and that was where she wanted to be. Her shoulder was still causing her a fair bit of pain and she was hoping to find a way to lessen it so she could enjoy the lovely event in peace. Stepping into the tent, she glanced around to see if anybody was there.

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[OpticPeach]

Barihn Post 1

He'd somehow made his way here. Away from his forest and his little tree house everything seemed so much bigger. He'd never been to Oba before. Never wanted to really. He'd been perfectly comfortable in his home with his small animal friends. The gathering of people had made him curious though, enough that he had made the long trip to see the tournaments and everything else. It had been a long journey, and now that he was here he questioned what he was doing a little bit. He was lost, distracted by every sight and sound he passed by. So much so that when he slammed into someone in front of him it took him a moment to realize that it was indeed a person he had bumped into and not a building or some other object.

"Oh....I'm sorry," he spoke slowly. While others might think he was sleepy or potentially a bit slow, really it was just the way the boy spoke.

EtheralStarlight

 

[Heras Box]

Masika Post 1


The girl followed her mother into the stands, upset that she couldn't look at the games and things before hand. Of course her mother was fighting in the first round so she didn't want to miss that. Once she was settled and told not to leave without supervision she rolled her eyes. "Muma.." Then the hybrid huffed as she sat down, only to then be handed a knife. Masika gave her mother a look then reached up and took the knife, only to hide it away in her top.

Honestly, she hoped she would get to sit with Eleina and Draven, even Klaas. Of course since her mother had steered her directly to her seat she hadn't had time to hail any of them so that they could come with her to find a seat. Looking out at the arena she wondered how her mother would do during her fight.  

[Orpheus Solon]

Jerami Post 1

Jerami was sticking close to his sisters, to the point that he was almost stepping on their feet, his aqua eyes scanning the area from side to side. They had come to the tournament, alone, and he found himself quite on edge. Should they be here? Shouldn't they have stayed home? Their mothers weren't going to be happy with them once they realized that they had slipped away, a thought that had his antennae twitching rapidly. Oh man, they were going to be grounded for the rest of their lives once their parents realized that they had gone out without permission he thought to himself.

A thought that had him stepping forward, his dress swishing around his ankles, as he reached out to take hold of Jhana and Shima's hands tightly. If he clung to them tightly then nothing would happen... or so he hoped. It was a tournament so that meant that there were a lot of warriors about, a lot of rather intimidating ones, but clinging to his sisters made him feel a bit better. If they stuck together it should be alright, right? That was what he hoped at least.

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[Aukai Oceansoul]

Kiyelt Post 1

Kiyelt was here to enjoy himself, for once he would not be among the people fighting, he had considered it and decided that he would perhaps learn more now from watching others then scaring them with overlarge beast taming muscles. And so he sat stuffing his face with a nameless pale whipped dessert that he was officially now addicted to. It had a light creamy consistency and he was not at all sure of what it was but he wanted more.

Grown man perhaps but he was as ever ruled by his stomach, it was a pity the concoction was so sticky though. He dribbled some water on a piece of cloth and washed his face and hands before settling back to watch the first match take place. It had been a long time ...if ever that he had watched others battle and not been constrained by his own match against obans or alks or critters.

He traced a scar idly inadvertently tickling himself in the process. One would think a hardened warrior would be able to avoid the impulse but no, not Kiyelt. He would always be that boy from Zena no matter how many more layers of personality he put on.  

[Orpheus Solon]

Shesha Post 1

Shesha headed into the stands of the tournament, looking around for a moment before he moved to find himself a good seat where he would be able to see all of the action. While these sorts of things might be seen as the entertainment of the lower class, as well as something he shouldn't be interested in, he couldn't help but to find his interest piqued. A quick peek should be alright. He'd just watch for a little while, see who was fighting, and if there were anyone that he might know. Was that amusing woman Lady Karothdra going to be fighting? If so she'd be the one that he would cheer for, having found her to be quite fun to chat with the one time they'd crossed paths.

Settling down on a seat that allowed him to see the arena as well as those who were gathering in the stands he gave a smile, "Perfect." He murmured to himself before he lifted his hands over his robes, brushing them free of any dust that clung to them, before he returned to scanning the crowd once more.  

[Orpheus Solon]

Bushi Post 1

Tournaments were grand! He'd done his best to sell some of the various goods that he'd gathered during his time away from Oba, finding himself with some coin to spend if he so decided to. Thus far he hadn't found too much that he wanted but that wasn't to say that he wouldn't before the tournament was over. He just had to keep his eyes open and maybe he'd find something worth buying? For the time being he was taking a break from his sales to go and peek in on the tournament, wanting to see a few of the battles that were to be going on there.

Aatos was left outside with various other large beasts that needed to be stabled while Profit, spoiled as she was, followed him inside to sit on the bench alongside the large bear of a man. Glancing out over those who were set to battle first he gave a grin, "Oh, this should be good." He said, pleased to see various different tribes here, actually getting along. Here was to hoping that they kept it up, last thing he wanted was for the tests of skill to be ruined by actual fighting.  

[robot kitten]

Siha post 1
Siha sat on his tall father's shoulders and stared wide eyed at the world. It was so loud! And colorful! All around him he saw races he'd not seen before.. having been born in Oba meant he saw Obans for the most part and an odd merchant of another race. There was also that wind lady. but now there were blues, and greens, and pale browns and blacks!

He tugged on his father's dreds and pointed at a tall Alkidike who's head was still above his. "Flower!" He said excitedly and waved his arms. She was so tall! He wanted to be that tall!
"Mumma tiny..." He giggled as he watched the tall (and very wide) alkidike saunter through making a beeline towards the food. "Am I gonna be that big?" He asked curiously.

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[Stereochrome]

Juno - Post 1

The bakery, of course, had not passed up on the opportunity to set up a stall as close to the tournament grounds as possible. In fact, the preparations had been going on for weeks before the event. Juno, entirely new to the whole thing, had watched with great interest as the bakers planned out all the buns, pastries, loaves and special festival foods that would be sold, and worked tirelessly to prepare them for the big day.

Of course, after they had all done their share of the work, they were out enjoying the festivities... and Juno was behind the stand, selling the fresh-baked goods and keeping a sharp eye out for thieves. The business was brisk, even as the grounds were only beginning to fill up, with the familiar smell of sweet breads luring in many a hungry reveller.

It was better than ferrying bags of flour from the mill, at least!