(Event Ended) Ride of the Headless Horseman (Season Event | Oct 2nd - 29th)

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(Event Ended) Ride of the Headless Horseman (Season Event | Oct 2nd - 29th)

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Breaking News
Key to the Tower of Air stolen!
See here for more details in competition update!

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Thievery on Twilight Isle!

The newly discovered Staff of Seasons has been stolen by Duskside vandals!
Ectoplasmic graffiti found all over the dueling zone..!

Duskside Rules!
Boo-hoo for you!
Day-walkers are losers! Bleeegh!!!




The ransom letter reads:

" Dear Losers,
We saw this magic stick locked in your offices and thought it was a shame for it to be hidden away.. Now it's ours! Ha ha ha! Want it back? Boo-hoo, no can do! You need to earn it! No one honors the Headless Horseman anymore and we're getting SICK AND TIRED of it! If you want your precious staff back then you better put on a show for his truly! And make it a good one!

Duskside's Best Thieves,
The Boo Crew "


Littered all around the dueling zone are tickets for the Ride of the Horseman!



These Duskside delinquents put together a game to honor the Headless Horseman and it might be best to go along with it! It seems pretty simple.. Duel twice in Duel of Magic to honor the Horseman and win a Halloween Badge (Profile Icon), four times and a special gift will be left for you at the Twilight Isle dueling zone, and duel eight or more times and your name will be put into the Horseman's Honored Competition!

The Horseman's Honored Competition's winner will be based off of the win/loss percentage of the Horseman's Honored and the best rated participant will receive the stolen
Staff of Seasons. There's no need to worry if you're already a Keeper of one of the elements! You can claim the Staff of Seasons as well.. and the Tower of Seasons with it!

The winner of the Staff of Seasons and the earned right to venture within the Tower of Seasons will be announced Sunday, October 30th before the official standings are updated!


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But.. what IS the Staff of Seasons?

The twilight fairies discovered the strange staff within a dormant tower deep in the forest of the Isle. When they brought it to the attention of the Max, our Twilight Isle guardian, it at first was thought as a trick — but upon being led to the Tower they surprised to see that it was indeed the truth! Unsure when this Tower manifested, what is known is that this special Tower is linked to the seasons; which earned it the name: The Tower of Seasons

The Tower is smaller than the Elemental Towers of the Isle and seems to be half-buried, but upon entering the tower with the strange staff in hand the interior of the Tower comes to life and is ever-changing as the seasons. Chairs of crystalline ice, a bed of summer flowers, floors of fallen leaves, and the sight of spring-time wildlife.

It was discovered the Staff of Seasons is the key to this newly found Tower! Wielding the Staff of Seasons, the Keeper of the Tower of Seasons can change the area around them for a limited time; be it a reflection of spring, summer, fall, or winter! And from the mastery of seasons comes a blending of the four to create a devastating Seasons Fury!

The gateway which brought about the creation of this Tower may not be here for long! Because of this the Tower will not be challengeable! It will be up to the wielder of the Staff of Seasons if this Tower will remain reclusive to them alone, or open to others to peruse its library and the mysteries of the seasons dwelling within its tomes!


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Sign up below if you're interested in joining the Ride of the Headless Horseman!

(( OOC: All DoM duels during the event period of October 2nd - 29th will count even if fought before signing up. The RoK rankings are being used to tally the "Horseman's Honored Competition", so be sure to check on it if you're interested in seeing where your placement may be during the event.

The Tower of Seasons is a Limited Title. The length of the Keeper of Seasons will last throughout the current cycle starting October 30th 2022, and will last until the end of the next. As stated above the Tower of Seasons will not be challengeable because of this limited time. As it is a Limited-Title and not a Elemental Keeper Title the Keeper Achievement cannot be requested for it; a new Achievement will be in the works related to this limited title in the future. The "Keeper of Seasons" will be listed below the Elemental Keepers on the standings.

The Tower of Seasons and the Staff of Seasons will act as an Elemental Keeper does in regulation matches and use the Elemental Fury spell, as well as in regulation/challenges against the Archmage. Elemental Fury is still 1 use per duel, even if an Elemental Keeper holds the Staff of Seasons. Archmage specific rules vs Keepers will apply also, from the Duel of Magic rules: The Archmage may only use their Elemental Fury against an Elemental Keeper within a regulation match. This reflects the same reason as to why the Archmage may only use their Elemental Fury against a Keeper within the challenge match format.

In simple terms? While holding the Staff of Seasons the Keeper of Seasons may play the game as if they were an Elemental Keeper. Feel free to reach out if you have any questions!

We hope you enjoy this Halloween event! ))
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I will do this.

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Curious
I’m in

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I will participate.
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Winter is my season, but I have ghostly visitors year round. I'll give this a go!

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I do believe the denizens of Duskside procured this artifact fair and square by right of Finder's Keepers. As such, I will endeavor to win it on behalf of Duskside in order to keep it where it belongs.

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Riddle of the Headless Horseman!

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The Horseman's Riddle
The case of the (un)Lucky black cat

A small black cat with wings is spotted atop the dueling zone bar crying. The Duskside Boo Crew have stolen Lucky's favorite bell and refuse to give it back until their ransom riddle is answered! Be the first to answer and win a special prize!

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I will enter this event.


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Re: Ride of the Headless Horseman (Season Event | Oct 2nd - 29th)

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Rachael pondered over the riddle that was left for people to solve. The room that is left out of the house of a ghost?

Then she tacked up her first response to the riddle, A Boothroom (Bathroom).

After a bit more consideration, she added a second guess, A Living Room.
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Re: Ride of the Headless Horseman (Season Event | Oct 2nd - 29th)

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Rachael Blackthorne wrote: Sun Oct 02, 2022 10:48 pm Rachael pondered over the riddle that was left for people to solve. The room that is left out of the house of a ghost?

Then she tacked up her first response to the riddle, A Boothroom (Bathroom).

After a bit more consideration, she added a second guess, A Living Room.
The bell is returned and Lucky scampers off happily while the ghost disappears.. though left behind is a small map with a crude overhead view of the Twilight Isle dueling zone. One of the tables has a red X marked over it.

Underneath the table is a pumpkin shaped chest and once open will reveal a prize hidden inside.


A black cat wind chime.

A letter is also included and reads:

It's sure been a while, hasn't it? I thought without wings I would be left behind and without a friend in the world! But then everyone came together and helped me just in time before the race! I've made lots of friends since then but you were my friend even before I got wings, weren't you?

I hope you have a good Halloween this year! Be sure to say that to your friends too, and maybe someone who isn't a friend now but can become one in the future!



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I'll throw some spells this month.

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(( OOC Note: All DoM duels during the event period of October 2nd - 29th will count even if fought before signing up. The RoK rankings are being used to tally the "Horseman's Honored Competition", so be sure to check on it if you're interested in seeing where your placement may be during the event.

This note will be added to the main post for clarification. ))
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Breaking News: Key to the Tower of Air missing!

During the aftermath of the latest Archmage Challenge the key to the Tower of Air was stolen by a ghostly thief!

Newest letter from the Duskside delinquents has been delivered to the Duel of Magic office and reads:

"Another gift for the Headless Horseman!

If you want this key back you better do what we say! Honor the Headless Horseman and the season! We expect to see costumes, ghostly gift giving, and duels fought in his honor!

Don't even try coming into Duskside to get the staff and key back! We have the Spiders on our side and any attempts to steal it back from us will get a dagger through the ribs!"


The Tower of Air has been added to the thieves Horseman's Honored Competition!
The winner of the competition can choose to take the Tower of Air and the Staff of Seasons so long as they aren't an Elemental Keeper! Don't fright, if you win and are a Keeper the Tower of Air will pass to second place!


(( OOC: As stated the Tower of Air will now be part of the prize pool. The Tower of Air will automatically pass to second place should the winner already be an Elemental Keeper. Please feel free to post costumes and gifts to the thread for more ways to be included in the festivities! Enjoy and have fun! ))
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A note is left at the Twilight Isle dueling zone, along with two locked boxes — one being quite long and the other more compact!

The note reads: "So you honored the Headless Horseman.. FINE, FINE, we will follow our end of the deal and return the Staff of Seasons and the Key to the Tower of Air, but this won't be the last you hear of us! Better keep an eye on your stuff!"


With the stolen items returned and the duels tallied we are excited to announce the winner after deliberating over a three way tie!

Xanth Van Bokkelen is the winner of the Horseman's Honored Competition!

The Staff of Seasons and the Tower of Air is his to keep! Congratulations!

(( OOC Tiebreaking Notes!

First Place - Xanth Van Bokkelen
XanthVanBokkelen def. Living Dead Girl, 5 - 3 in 9 rounds. - ( DOM )
XanthVanBokkelen def. Delahada, 5.5 - 2 in 8 rounds. - ( DOM )
XanthVanBokkelen def. Mairead Harker, 5.5 - 1 in 7 rounds. - ( DOM )
XanthVanBokkelen def. Mairead Harker, 5 - 1 in 8 rounds. - ( DOM )
Static Rest def. XanthVanBokkelen, 5 - 1 in 7 rounds. - ( DOM )
Szuzak Mos def. XanthVanBokkelen, 5 - 1 in 6 rounds. - ( DOM )
Eden Parker def. XanthVanBokkelen, 5 - 3.5 in 11 rounds. - ( DOM )
Doran Ilnaren def. XanthVanBokkelen, 6 - 4.5 in 12 rounds. - ( DOM )
Total: 31 Points Forced, 28 Points Against
PDPB: 0.375

Second Place - Rachael Blackthorne
Rachael Blackthorne def. Delahada, 5.5 - 3 in 10 rounds. - ( DOM )
Rachael Blackthorne def. Amaris, 5.5 - 3.5 in 12 rounds. - ( DOM )
Rachael Blackthorne def. Mairead Harker, 5.5 - 4 in 8 rounds. - ( DOM )
Rachael Blackthorne def. Basil Praetextatus, 5 - 3.5 in 7 rounds. - ( DOM )
Mairead Harker def. Rachael Blackthorne, 5.5 - 3.5 in 8 rounds. - ( DOM )
Basil Praetextatus def. Rachael Blackthorne, 5 - 3 in 11 rounds. - ( DOM )
Mairead Harker def. Rachael Blackthorne, 5 - 3 in 7 rounds. - ( DOM )
Hyejin Ri def. Rachael Blackthorne, 5.5 - 4.5 in 11 rounds. - ( DOM )
Total: 35.5 Points Forced, 35 Points Against
PDPB: 0.0625

Third Place - Mairead Harker
Mairead Harker def. Rachael Blackthorne, 5.5 - 3.5 in 8 rounds. - ( DOM )
Mairead Harker def. Doran Ilnaren, 5.5 - 4.5 in 13 rounds. - ( DOM )
Mairead Harker def. Rachael Blackthorne, 5 - 3 in 7 rounds. - ( DOM )
Mairead Harker def. Basil Praetextatus, 5 - 3 in 8 rounds. - ( DOM )
Delahada def. Mairead Harker, 5.5 - 2 in 8 rounds. - ( DOM )
Rachael Blackthorne def. Mairead Harker, 5.5 - 4 in 8 rounds. - ( DOM )
XanthVanBokkelen def. Mairead Harker, 5.5 - 1 in 7 rounds. - ( DOM )
XanthVanBokkelen def. Mairead Harker, 5 - 1 in 8 rounds. - ( DOM )
Total: 29 Points Forced, 35.5 Points Against
PDPB: -0.8125

Ride of the Headless Horseman Prize Breakdown

Icon Winners ( 2 Duels )
Mairead Harker
XanthVanBokkelen
Rachael Blackthorne
Living Dead Girl
Delahada
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RP Prize Winners ( 4 Duels )
Mairead Harker
XanthVanBokkelen
Rachael Blackthorne
Delahada ))
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Re: Ride of the Headless Horseman (Season Event | Oct 2nd - 29th)

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Candles surround four chests resting upon the Twilight Isle beach..
Carved upon each chest is a different name: Van Bokkelen, Delahada, Harker, and Blackthorne


Van Bokkelen

Tome of the Headless Horseman
This tome holds many incantations of the necromancy variety..
The skull even whispers secrets from beyond the grave to those who hold the book.

Blackthorne

Blade of the Headless Horseman
A blade that is said to be blackened by the very fires of hell.
The wielder of this blade may walk through the realm of spirits for a brief period of time; gaining them faster passage across distances in the world of the living.

Delahada

Axe of the Headless Horseman
Many a foe have witnessed the visage of the Headless Horseman before this ax was swung to claim not only their lives.. but their heads as well.
The axe is bound to the one who holds it and will return to them no matter the distance thrown.
The sharpness of its edge is otherworldly.

Harker

Riders Full Moon
A globe used by the Headless Horseman to light his way as he travels through the night.
Light of the full moon will follow the holder and guide them to their target should they be unprotected.
Keep out of reach of Werewolves, for you may be met with their possible transformation..

(( Thank you everyone who participated in the event! I will request icons soon and send them out! ))
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