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Flammepakten 2023Flammepakten - The Fire TrialsWith the sun finally setting, the ground was lit with burning embers, dancing flames as far as the eyes could see. A sight to behold, dangerous and exciting at the same time. The time has come for a grand celebration: Flammepakten! This massive festival is held in Vanaheim to honor the peace between dragons and humans via a pact of flames, an agreement to coexist. Over several days the city and Vanaheim outskirts are festively decorated with lanterns, torches and other dragon related objects. The taverns are offering special dishes and drinks, most with a spicy or hot nuance, so beware. There are also a bunch of activities to enjoy, from a fair with several booths to shows and of course, the massive bonfires at night. But there is one attraction only for the bravest of Vanaheim's warriors... It is time for the Fire Trials! Test your bravery, warriors, the dragon's fire calls for you! To honor the pact and prove your trust you are tasked to cross an infernal obstacle course. You and your Drakehest will face challenging tasks, all fueled by the dragon's flames. Do you hear the dragon's call? Will you honor the pact? Brace the flames and prove yourself! DEADLINE: September 3rd, 10pm CEST,,, THE COURSE: 1 - Rock JumpingTo get started you have to pass a path of several rock jumps, leading downhill like massive stairs. 2 - Field GallopA large field lined with burning torches. Your goal is to cross it as fast as possible - despite the chest-high grass. 3 - Bonfire-JumpThree burning logs are lined up and it is your task to jump them and show off your triple combination skills! 4 - Sea of FireYou’ll need to cross a lake, navigating your way between floating tin bowls with burning coals. The water might only reach up to your horse's belly but beware! Each tin bowl you knock over will give you a penalty! 5 - Fire PitA 3 meter deep pit with burning coal and wood and only a narrow bridge with no safety railing to cross it! 6 - Blazing PathA 10 meter long path of burning coal lays ahead - the last obstacle between you and the finishing line! At the finish line all finishers will be welcomed and celebrated, receiving a medal for their bravery and skill. A massive wooden dragon stands enthroned over the wide field. At the end of the event it will be lit to a bonfire to honor the pact of peace that has lasted between dragons and the people of Vanaheim for many generations already. The spirits are high as the spectators are watching in awe. The flames are lighting up the starry sky, even to be seen from afar. A mesmerizing sight. ,You need to complete three obstacles (3 images in total) to qualify to win!Riders are not required to compete; horses may be shown completing the course at liberty.Each Drakehest (with or without rider) can complete an obstacle only once!Drakehest need to be registered in order to enter.ENTRY REQUIREMENTS:All entries / obstacles must depict fire / flames.The setting must be fitting to the event (dusk or nighttime).While other obstacles can be shown in the background each obstacle must be featured in a standalone entry (you cannot combine two obstacles in one entry).The title must state the obstacle you are on.All entries must be colored, fullbody (no chibi or overly stylized anatomy) and have at least a simple background that features one of the given obstacles. For the obstacles 2 - Field Gallop and 4 - Sea of Fire environmental cuts will be taken into account regarding the fullbody rule due to the nature of the obstacle. These will be judged case by case based on the execution of the artist. Feel free to reach out in advance if you have any questions or concerns regarding your piece of art. All entries must be self-drawn (no commissioned work, art payment, no AI artwork, ...)Only Drakehest may participate in this event.The depiction of Seidr is allowed but will not gain your entrant any advantage. Flying is prohibited in this event.Photo manipulations are not allowed.Literature entries must be at least 800 words per obstacle.Every additional Drakehest featured +400 words per obstacle.Collabs in teams of up to three are allowed, but must include a participant from each artist involved. Artist description needs to state who did which part of the image. In case of a collab-team placing, each artist involved will receive the prize. Therefore it is not possible to switch collab partners in between. You start as team - you finish as team.To finish the course successfully, it must be completed by one and the same horse (optionally with or without rider). Depicting one Drakehest at two obstacles and a different Drakehest at a third obstacle does not count for the "3 obstacles to qualify"-rule. All entries must have a link to the depicted horse's import sheet in the description.All entries must be submitted to the group's "event entries" folder AND get linked in the journal’s comment thread in order to get judged! JUDGING:Entries will be judged on atmosphere, creativity, and adherence to the theme as well as obstacles and entry requirements. There is no extra credit given for drawing more than the required amount of images, so we do not want to see rushed, high-turnover images.Note: All entries receive +5xp event bonus for the entered horses. , PRIZES:1st Place:- Medal - 1x Gilded Chest - 10,000 coin 2nd Place:- Medal- 1x Forged Chest- 7,500 coin 3rd Place:- Medal - 1x Wooden Chest - 5,000 coin Those, who finish at least 3 obstacles receive:- Medal- 500 coin Those, who finish all 6 obstacles also receive: - 1x Prism Scales- 1,000 coinParticipation price:- 1x Fire Trials Import/Export Background (once per obstacle, 6 at max)- 1 Token per entry (max. 3),Please reply here with your entries!Any Questions?...

Flammepakten 2023

Obstacle 1: Rock Jumping

[1 Rock Jumping]
[2 Field Gallop]
[3 Bonfire-Jump]
[4 Sea of Fire]
[5 Fire Pit]
[6 Blazing Path]

Entrants:

10620 Abraxos

For old Abraxos, joining Flammepakten was a little nostalgic. He remembered this place very well, given it was his "birthplace".
Curiosity overcame him. Are humans still upholding the old pact? How are they doing it?
Only one way to find out...

art, story, characters by Bloodwine-tales

Description

Flammepakten 2023Flammepakten - The Fire TrialsWith the sun finally setting, the ground was lit with burning embers, dancing flames as far as the eyes could see. A sight to behold, dangerous and exciting at the same time. The time has come for a grand celebration: Flammepakten! This massive festival is held in Vanaheim to honor the peace between dragons and humans via a pact of flames, an agreement to coexist. Over several days the city and Vanaheim outskirts are festively decorated with lanterns, torches and other dragon related objects. The taverns are offering special dishes and drinks, most with a spicy or hot nuance, so beware. There are also a bunch of activities to enjoy, from a fair with several booths to shows and of course, the massive bonfires at night. But there is one attraction only for the bravest of Vanaheim's warriors... It is time for the Fire Trials! Test your bravery, warriors, the dragon's fire calls for you! To honor the pact and prove your trust you are tasked to cross an infernal obstacle course. You and your Drakehest will face challenging tasks, all fueled by the dragon's flames. Do you hear the dragon's call? Will you honor the pact? Brace the flames and prove yourself! DEADLINE: September 3rd, 10pm CEST,,, THE COURSE: 1 - Rock JumpingTo get started you have to pass a path of several rock jumps, leading downhill like massive stairs. 2 - Field GallopA large field lined with burning torches. Your goal is to cross it as fast as possible - despite the chest-high grass. 3 - Bonfire-JumpThree burning logs are lined up and it is your task to jump them and show off your triple combination skills! 4 - Sea of FireYou’ll need to cross a lake, navigating your way between floating tin bowls with burning coals. The water might only reach up to your horse's belly but beware! Each tin bowl you knock over will give you a penalty! 5 - Fire PitA 3 meter deep pit with burning coal and wood and only a narrow bridge with no safety railing to cross it! 6 - Blazing PathA 10 meter long path of burning coal lays ahead - the last obstacle between you and the finishing line! At the finish line all finishers will be welcomed and celebrated, receiving a medal for their bravery and skill. A massive wooden dragon stands enthroned over the wide field. At the end of the event it will be lit to a bonfire to honor the pact of peace that has lasted between dragons and the people of Vanaheim for many generations already. The spirits are high as the spectators are watching in awe. The flames are lighting up the starry sky, even to be seen from afar. A mesmerizing sight. ,You need to complete three obstacles (3 images in total) to qualify to win!Riders are not required to compete; horses may be shown completing the course at liberty.Each Drakehest (with or without rider) can complete an obstacle only once!Drakehest need to be registered in order to enter.ENTRY REQUIREMENTS:All entries / obstacles must depict fire / flames.The setting must be fitting to the event (dusk or nighttime).While other obstacles can be shown in the background each obstacle must be featured in a standalone entry (you cannot combine two obstacles in one entry).The title must state the obstacle you are on.All entries must be colored, fullbody (no chibi or overly stylized anatomy) and have at least a simple background that features one of the given obstacles. For the obstacles 2 - Field Gallop and 4 - Sea of Fire environmental cuts will be taken into account regarding the fullbody rule due to the nature of the obstacle. These will be judged case by case based on the execution of the artist. Feel free to reach out in advance if you have any questions or concerns regarding your piece of art. All entries must be self-drawn (no commissioned work, art payment, no AI artwork, ...)Only Drakehest may participate in this event.The depiction of Seidr is allowed but will not gain your entrant any advantage. Flying is prohibited in this event.Photo manipulations are not allowed.Literature entries must be at least 800 words per obstacle.Every additional Drakehest featured +400 words per obstacle.Collabs in teams of up to three are allowed, but must include a participant from each artist involved. Artist description needs to state who did which part of the image. In case of a collab-team placing, each artist involved will receive the prize. Therefore it is not possible to switch collab partners in between. You start as team - you finish as team.To finish the course successfully, it must be completed by one and the same horse (optionally with or without rider). Depicting one Drakehest at two obstacles and a different Drakehest at a third obstacle does not count for the "3 obstacles to qualify"-rule. All entries must have a link to the depicted horse's import sheet in the description.All entries must be submitted to the group's "event entries" folder AND get linked in the journal’s comment thread in order to get judged! JUDGING:Entries will be judged on atmosphere, creativity, and adherence to the theme as well as obstacles and entry requirements. There is no extra credit given for drawing more than the required amount of images, so we do not want to see rushed, high-turnover images.Note: All entries receive +5xp event bonus for the entered horses. , PRIZES:1st Place:- Medal - 1x Gilded Chest - 10,000 coin 2nd Place:- Medal- 1x Forged Chest- 7,500 coin 3rd Place:- Medal - 1x Wooden Chest - 5,000 coin Those, who finish at least 3 obstacles receive:- Medal- 500 coin Those, who finish all 6 obstacles also receive: - 1x Prism Scales- 1,000 coinParticipation price:- 1x Fire Trials Import/Export Background (once per obstacle, 6 at max)- 1 Token per entry (max. 3),Please reply here with your entries!Any Questions?...

Flammepakten 2023

Obstacle 1: Rock Jumping

[1 Rock Jumping]
[2 Field Gallop]
[3 Bonfire-Jump]
[4 Sea of Fire]
[5 Fire Pit]
[6 Blazing Path]

Entrants:

10620 Abraxos

For old Abraxos, joining Flammepakten was a little nostalgic. He remembered this place very well, given it was his "birthplace".
Curiosity overcame him. Are humans still upholding the old pact? How are they doing it?
Only one way to find out...

art, story, characters by Bloodwine-tales