Water Tower Challenge, The Sequel

[Rachael Blackthorne]

A thick white sheet of parchment was tacked to the corkboard with a black and gold pushpin. The message that it contained was written in an exceptionally precise left-handed script in black ink. A seal in black and gold wax with the impression in the wax of a panther head was at the bottom of the parchment.

The time has arrived once more.

I hereby wish to issue challenge again to the current custodian known as Droet the Bold for the right and honour of being the custodian of the Tower of Water.

Waiting has most definitely filled.


--Rachael Blackthorne
Prior custodian of the Celestial Tower
Prior custodian of the Tower of Air
Prior custodian of the Tower of Earth
Prior custodian of the Tower of Fire

[Strawberry]

This challenge is valid and may proceed!

[Droet the Bold]

A thick white sheet of parchment was tacked to the corkboard with a blue pushpin, right through the bottom of Rachael's message. The message was written in a neat right-handed flowing script. Blue ink from a stamp had been pressed to the paper to show an image of a stone tower surrounded by stylized waves.

Rachael, Archmage Emeritus

I knew you would challenge me again after waiting a time, but I honestly expected someone else to challenge me sooner. Of course I accept your challenge. Would you care to meet me for lunch to have a chat to set the details?

- Droet the Bold, Keeper of Water

[Rachael Blackthorne]

A thick white sheet of parchment was tacked to the corkboard with a black and gold pushpin. The message that it contained was written in an exceptionally precise left-handed script in black ink. A seal in black and gold wax with the impression in the wax of a panther head was at the bottom of the parchment.

After consultation over lunch with Droet about the details, the upcoming challenge for the custodianship of the Tower of Water will take place on Wednesday, May 24th at 9PM by the Eastern clock tower. The honourable Coordinator of the Duel of Magic, Max Lager, will preside over this challenge.


--Rachael Blackthorne
Prior custodian of the Celestial Tower
Prior custodian of the Tower of Air
Prior custodian of the Tower of Earth
Prior custodian of the Tower of Fire

[Shin Mendoza]

Catering for the Tower of Water Challenge is provided by The Rockin’ Ronin.

CLASSIC ROLLS

California
crab, cucumber, avocado; masago outside

Spicy Salmon
salmon, masago, scallion, spicy mayo, cucumber

Chicken Tempura
chicken tempura, avocado, cucumber, yuzu aioli

Spicy Kaluna
plant-based tuna, red seaweed pearls, scallion, spicy vegan mayo, cucumber

Crunchy Yam
yam tempura, avocado, crunchies; sesame seed outside

A.C.M.
avocado, cucumber, mango



SPECIAL ROLLS

Poseidon
crab, yellowtail, albacore tuna, avocado, cucumber inside; escolar, scallop, yuzu aioli, lemon, yellow tobiko outside

The Bold
crab salad, coconut shrimp, jalapeńo cream cheese inside; tuna, mango-avocado-scallion salsa, eel sauce, sriracha outside

The Professor
shrimp tempura, spicy salmon, cucumber inside; seared filet mignon, crispy fried jalapeño and onion, eel sauce, spicy mayo outside

Sexy Beach
spicy salmon, mango, avocado inside; fatty tuna, spicy mayo, sriracha, jalapeño, red tobiko outside

Sea Lion
spicy jackfruit “crab” salad, cucumber inside; plant-based salmon, avocado, mango, citrus-ginger vegan aioli, black seaweed pearls outside

Twin Moons
sweet potato tempura, kabocha squash tempura, avocado, crunchies inside; pickled mango, black sesame seed outside

Happy Belly
puffed tofu, shiitake, daikon, carrot, cucumber inside; avocado, sesame seed, sweet soy sauce outside



NOODLE BOWLS

Chicken Yakisoba
chicken, shiitake, scallion, cabbage, carrot, sōsu, pickled ginger

Kimchi Udon
pork belly, kimchi, gochujang, sweet onion, scallion, crispy fried egg

Miso Butter Mazemen
vegan miso butter, tofu skin, shiitake, charred corn, scallion, chili oil



SIDE DISHES

House Salad
mixed greens, cabbage, carrot, cucumber, pickled cherry tomato
dressings: carrot ginger, honey sesame, wasabi soy

Seaweed Salad
wakame, cucumber, seasoned soy, sesame seed

Edamame
classic: sea salt
spicy: garlic, tamari, togarashi



DESSERTS

Sata Andagi
ube donut holes, kuromitsu, crushed sesame candy

Tempura Ice Cream
vanilla ice cream, chocolate pound cake, sweet panko coating, miso caramel drizzle

[Max Lager]

On Wednesday Night the second showdown for the Tower of Water between Keeper Droet and challenge Rachael took place, complete with a delicious sushi spread to keep spectators full while being entertained over the best of three challenge. The casters jumped right into the special ring Poseidon and both pulled out all the stops in the first match! Favored with the Keeper’s Blessing, Rachael was able to utilize a bit of elemental fury alongside the Keeper Droet, but in the end, it would be Droet who came out on top in the first match with a final score of 5 to 3 in 10 rounds. Rachael’s fierce determination and powerful stare downs helped keep Droet off the scoreboard entirely in the second match, where she shut out the Keeper in 6 rounds! Thus, all things came down to the third and final match, where both casters kept things close, usually a mere half a point apart. Droet soon found his edge in the waters, turning into bubbles at one point and calling up a shield to defend the last attack from Rachael, then sealing his victory and defense of his title with a final score of 5 to 3.5 in 8.

Congratulations Droet and impressive attempt Rachael!

Official score results:
FINAL: Droet the Bold def. Rachael Blackthorne, 5 - 3 in 10 rounds.
FINAL: Rachael Blackthorne def. Droet the Bold, 5 - 0 in 6 rounds.
FINAL: Droet the Bold def. Rachael Blackthorne, 5 - 3.5 in 8 rounds.