Nimble Fox Challenge 2023!!!

[Penny Escobar]

Come out Saturday, July 1st as early as 7 pm EST to try out this years’ Nimble Fox Challenge at Seaside Beach, cheer on your friends and enjoy some drinks and food in the open air! Be sure to order some Sunset Punch (cocktail and mocktail versions available) at the Tiki Bar to get in the spirit before making your attempts!

Construction of the obstacle course in the waters of Seaside would begin as early as Friday evening and would finish by early afternoon on Saturday, looking much like previous years courses but with a few fun twists! Everyone is encouraged to test their skill, but like previous years, the difficulty of the course increases as you get further in the three different stages! Come out and awe the spectators or be awed yourself as the Nimble Foxes reach the top. Fireworks commonly shoot off in celebration of a newly crowned Nimble Fox leaving dare devils and spectators alike to enjoy colorful explosions in the night sky. So come out and give it a try!

Stage One: Walk the Plank!




Stage Two: Spinning Hoop Run!




Stage Three: Tilting tables into the Terrifying Tower Climb!







Ready to take on the Nimble Fox Challenge?
The Nimble Fox Challenge course has three stages of increasing difficulty.
Roll a 1d20 for each stage and see if you beat the number that represents their challenge difficulty.

To clear Stage 1 you need to have a total of 8+ on a dice roll.
To clear Stage 2 you need to have a total of 12+ on a dice roll.
To clear Stage 3 you need to have a total of 16+ on a dice roll.

How do you increase your chances of success? Here's how!

1. Before you start your Nimble Fox Challenge.. toss back some Sunset Punch and be sure to BOLD it!
By drinking this you can have a +5 bonus to each of your 1d20 dice rolls!
2. Dig deep and use your grit! You have a single 2d6 roll for only one of the three stages, so use it wisely!
This extra boost might make or break your challenge climb!!

Commands on using the dice bot in the #green_room channel are
/roll 1 (dice) 20 (sides) and then 5 (mod) if you are using Sunset Punch bonus!
Start off with the /roll and press TAB to get additional options when on Desktops / Laptops.
(Mobile users please confirm with me what works best for you and I can add it here!)

Getting to the top gets you an adorable icon!



((Reminder that this will be up for the entire month of July, feel free to post up your rp and dice rolls below throughout the month of July so I can send you an icon! Thanks and enjoy! ))

[BardGallant]

Governor Driscol arrived to participate on the first night (7/1), with his loving life partner Rhys Germain.

BardGallant — Today at 9:03 PM
A bet. Two of Dris' favorite and most irresistable words. He did a little giddy dance in place and turned back just in time to see their drinks waiting for them on the tiki bar. The Governor picked up his glass of Sunset Punch and offered Rhys the other, pausing to clink their glasses before the chugging commenced.

BardGallant — Today at 9:17 PM
Dris chugged his drink and once the glass was empty he thumped it down on the bar. The bard then clapped his hands and rubbed them together dramatically as he exhaled a loud, satisfied, "Aaaaah." As he smacked his lips, he kicked off his shoes and then marched to the obstacle course. He pumped both fists in the air, declaring, "Let's do this!"

Stage One
Nexus Guide BOT — Today at 9:27 PM
BardGallant Rolled 1, 20 sided die: [15] : Mod: +5 for Total: 20

BardGallant — Today at 9:29 PM
Splashing barefoot into the water, Dris climbed up onto the first stage platform. "All right. Walk the plank," he said, reading the sign. Again he clapped and rubbed his hands together. As his hands came apart, he blew into them. "This should be easy." The Governor had exceptional dexterity, and it showed as he hopped from one board to the next across the little bridge. When he made it to the other side, he threw up his hands and spun around. "Hah hah! Come on, Rhys!"

Stage Two
Nexus Guide BOT — Today at 9:29 PM
BardGallant Rolled 1, 20 sided die: [10] : Mod: +5 for Total: 15

BardGallant — Today at 9:43 PM
Dris whooped, jumping with a single fist pump high into the air, when Rhys made it across the rope bridge. "Way to go, darling! You made it!" He lingered long enough to share space with him on the platform, pausing to press a kiss to his cheek, for encouragement. "On to the next!"

The Governor hurried along to the next stage of the obstacle course. At the start of the Spinning Hoop Run, he rubbed his hands together and took a deep breath, studying the turn of the rings. "Okay. Ogre heads. Piece of cake, right?" A little self pep talk before he dashed forward.

His timing was off a little, and the first hoop swiveled into his backside as he slipped through, making him pinwheel his arms to keep his balance. "Whoa! This. One's. A little. Tricky!" The pause between each of his words called back to Rhys as he weebled and wobbled and just barely made it through to the next platform. "Whew!"

Stage Three
Nexus Guide BOT — Today at 9:52 PM
BardGallant Rolled 1, 20 sided die: [11] : Mod: +5 for Total: 16

BardGallant — Today at 9:59 PM
When his love went splashing into the sea, Dris gasped. "Oh no! Rhys!" His hands flew to his mouth and he stared wide-eyed at the water. There were seconds of panic. Should he jump in after him? He exhaled the breath he'd been holding with extreme relief when Rhys surfaced. "I'll meet you there!" he called back.

Then Dris turned and crossed over to the start of the third and final stage. "I can do this," he told himself, studying the tilting tables. "I am Sheridan 'Dris' Driscol! Bard and Governor of Rhy'Din! I will not be defeated by these... sliding table things." And he wasn't, though it was a near thing.

Dris was breathless by the time he made it to the Terrifying Tower Climb, but he did not stop. One hand hold and one foot at a time, he heaved and hauled and clawed his way up. Once or twice, he slipped, but he managed to catch hold and keep on going! He almost couldn't believe it when he did, eventually, reach the top. He rolled onto the top platform, limbs spread and sprawled out on his back.

"I ... did it!" A stunned declaration to the skies, just before the fireworks went off to celebrate his success. Then he laughed and sat up. "Rhys, I did it! Come on, you can too!" he called down at him.

[Rhys Germain]

Rhys arrived on the opening night of the challenge (7/1) with his partner, Dris.

Rhys Germain — Today at 9:12 PM
Rhys let out a devious, little chuckle as Dris danced in place, and just to tease him, he made a circular gesture with one finger, grinning the whole while. Then offered that glass of Sunset Punch, he took it and clinked it against the bard’s. He had one sip, though, before he set it aside. But there was a good reason for this: he needed to finish off his cigarette.

Rhys Germain — Today at 9:24 PM
Rhys started chugging his drink as he watched [Pelia] flutter away. He was a little slower than the bard, though, and was left laughing while Dris started his march. “He’s a mad lad tonight,” he called teasingly in the man’s wake. Once he was finished with his Sunset Punch, he bent to remove his shoes and gather up Dris’. He stowed both pairs into an ethereal pocket for safekeeping as he set off to join him.

Stage One
Nexus Guide BOT — Today at 9:29 PM
Rhys Germain Rolled 1, 20 sided die: [16] : Mod: +5 for Total: 21

Rhys Germain — Today at 9:35 PM
Rhys reached the first stage’s platform just a few moments after Dris did, splashing as he went. He watched Dris’ progress across the suspension bridge as he climbed up to the platform to await his turn. “Don’t slip! That looks awfully slick!” He practically sang the tease, punctuating the words slip and slick just to see if he could unnerve the man. But Dris was a little too agile for that!

With a snorted and a fond grin, he shook his head and started across the plank himself. “I’m coming, I’m coming.” He loped easily from board to board without trouble, steady on his feet. For now.

Stage Two
Nexus Guide BOT — Today at 9:41 PM
Rhys Germain Rolled 1, 20 sided die: [3] : Mod: +5 for Total: 8

Rhys Germain — Today at 9:50 PM
One of Rhys’ hands found its way to Dris’ waist once he reached him, giving a gentle squeeze as he leaned into the cheek kiss. “On to the next,” he agreed. He followed along to the next platform, hand lingering upon the bard’s spine as they studied the spinning rings. “Ogre heads,” he echoed, choking a little on a laugh.

He lingered there at the start of this stage, watching as Dris wobbled and pinwheeled his way across the platform. This time, he didn’t tease or try to unnerve him. Not after that swat from the first ring. “It looks it.” Tricky, indeed.

Only once Dris had gotten to the other side did Rhys start across, himself. He clearly misjudged the timing however, and when the first hoop spun into him, it caught on his t-shirt. He tried to get free, but the machine’s constant rotation was stronger and knocked him off balance—”Oh, shit!”—sending him splashing into the drink.

He spat out water he surfaced again. “Well,” he called up to Dris, “I guess I’ll see you at the end, love.” And with that, he swam back toward the first platform.

FAILURE!

Stage One (Again)
Nexus Guide BOT — Today at 9:52 PM
Rhys Germain Rolled 1, 20 sided die: [12] : Mod: +5 for Total: 17

Rhys Germain — Today at 9:59 PM
When Rhys reached the first platform, he quickly but carefully climbed the ladder and took his place at the start of the suspension bridge. This time, he was a little more careful as he went from board to board, since he was wet. But he had little trouble with it on this second pass.

He exhaled hard and went on to the next platform, squeezing water out of his shirt as he went.

Stage Two (Again)
Nexus Guide BOT — Today at 9:59 PM
Rhys Germain Rolled 1, 20 sided die: [19] : Mod: +5 for Total: 24

Rhys Germain — Today at 10:06 PM
Rhys paused at the start of the second stage, glancing ahead of him to gauge Dris’ progress. The sea wind brought the bard’s words back to him and he huffed out another chuckle. “Damn right, baby! You tell it!”

He did not linger to watch Dris try to cross the tilting tables, instead choosing to focus upon the spinning rings before him. “You’re not gonna beat me this time.” He repeated the words more softly now, telling the course itself. Then he set off.

The narrow path was slick underfoot, thanks to the water he’d splashed up there earlier, as well as the water lingering on his skin. But he leaned into it and used that slickness, turning his body and twisting to skim past ring after ring after ring. When he reached the other side without falling back into the water, he let out a shout of triumph. He let out a second shout when the wind again brought Dris’ words to him and he realized the bard had reached the top of the tower. “Hell yeah!”

Stage Three
Nexus Guide BOT — Today at 10:06 PM
Rhys Germain Rolled 1, 20 sided die: [16] : Mod: +5 for Total: 21

Rhys Germain — Today at 10:19 PM
Despite the rush of relief he felt at completing the second stage, Rhys didn’t linger there for very long. He eyed the tilting tables with some trepidation as he approached them, silently wishing he had taken the time to watch Dris go across this stage. “Magic would be cheating,” he reminded himself as he took up position and began.

No doubt, the water clinging to his skin and clothing made this stage all the more challenging, but he managed to climb and swivel and otherwise make his way through without slipping and falling. Like his partner had been, he was breathless by the time he was past the tables and onto the tower, but he didn’t stop. He found his first handhold and started up.

He went slowly, making sure his wet hands and feet were secure upon each ledge and nook he found, and hauled himself up bit by bit. And in the end, it paid off. Though he wobbled here and almost lost his grip a time or two, he never slipped, and eventually, he reached the top. There, he threw himself forward onto the platform and rolled over to get a knee under him. “Fuck, that was tough.” He let out a laugh, feeling a rush as it truly registered that he’d made it.

[Glass]

((Gwydr stuck her snout into a pitcher of sunset punch to get the 2d6 bonus she used in the third stage! This was her third attempt I think.))

Nexus Guide BOT — Today at 10:44 PM
Glass Rolled 1, 20 sided die: [18] : Mod: +5 for Total: 23

Glass — Today at 10:47 PM
Gwydr heard Brinna squealing ahead of her and let out a joyous Draconic shriek as she scrambled after her, pulling herself along with all of her limbs just like normal people did!

Nexus Guide BOT — Today at 10:45 PM
Glass Rolled 1, 20 sided die: [18] : Mod: +5 for Total: 23

Glass — Today at 10:48 PM
Gwydr just kind of... threw her whole body at each hoop, head first, like a whale breaching before splatting into the water. But she managed to stay out of the water! Hands and feet caught the surface each time, and she made her way through the second course.

Nexus Guide BOT — Today at 10:45 PM
Glass Rolled 1, 20 sided die: [3] : Mod: +5 for Total: 8

Nexus Guide BOT — Today at 10:45 PM
Glass Rolled 2, 6 sided dice: [6, 6] : Total: 12

Glass — Today at 10:50 PM
She leapt from barrier to barrier on the tilting tables, from side to side, causing them to sway as she perched like a gargoyle as long as she dared... a little too long for the last one! But she kicked off with her feet and slammed herself forcefully into the tower, sliding down a few feet before she caught herself. The hard part was over. Now it was just a climb to the top!

[Anya de la Rose]

Anya arrived at the beach as early as possible for a Friday in the thick of wedding season. She wasn't dressed for the usual noon training, having swapped light armor for a halter top suit and a wrap. Tiny critters, most importantly foxes, ran over the bathing suit's fabric. Even if not successful, she would look the part.

With one wary eye on the Nimble Fox challenge course, she turned her steps towards the tiki bar and a glass of the Sunset Punch. As the tender poured it for her and placed it on the bartop, she slipped off her sandals. Her toes dug into the damp sand, getting covered and cleaned by the sweeping tide in turns.

Quick as she could, she drank down the Punch. It was cool and cloudy enough that an icy drink in a bathing suit wasn't her idea of a strong start to the run through the challenge. It would have to do.

She left the wrap on the nearest stool. Her feet splashed through the surf as she made her way to the first obstacle. There, she paused, and waited until the Punch did its little bit of work. When the cold water wasn't quite as cold anymore, she blew out a soft breath and took up a run towards the bridge.

Anya de la Rose Rolled 1, 20 sided die: [1] : Mod: +5 for **Total: 6**

Into the water she went, immediately. The bridge rocked and she tumbled down, landing with an undignified splash. She came up spitting water.

She paddled back to shore, shivering as much from the ocean's temperature as from the sudden shock of ending up in it. So she returned to the bar, and another glass of the Sunset Punch. She'd make it through or stop caring.

Anya de la Rose Rolled 1, 20 sided die: [16] : Mod: +5 for **Total: 21**

Maybe it had been the running start not rolling enough. She picked up speed earlier in her approach this time, making it across the rocking bridge before she could register the sway.

Anya de la Rose Rolled 1, 20 sided die: [8] : Mod: +5 for **Total: 13**

Her steps slowed with a skid when she made it to the hoops. This was more careful work as she grabbed ahold of each and swung herself through, trying to stay close to the pivot points and hustle away from getting knocked off by the continued rotations.

Anya de la Rose Rolled 1, 20 sided die: [8] : Mod: +5 for **Total: 13**
Anya de la Rose Rolled 2, 6 sided dice: [4, 5] : **Total: 9**

She didn't pause before she headed into the tilting tables which very nearly threw her off. By now, her feet were cold and traction was difficult to maintain. As the floor rocked under her, she reached out to dig her nails into the mats and haul herself to standing at the foot of the tower.

Her triumphant smile faded at the height of it. "Like a tree," she muttered to herself. It was better not to take time to think on the climb ahead. Up she went and at the top, she laid down. The wind was stronger up here, but if she stayed very still, the sun was warm.

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[Bailey Raptis]

From July 6, 2023. One of Bailey's proxies completed the Nimble Fox Challenge on his behalf:

Drinking the Punch

The mustachioed statue looked at Brinna with some suspicious as she approached, but the one with the metal detector just kept up their sweep, listening to the click and chirps of the device. Cuervo, meanwhile, took the glass of Sunset Punch and lifted it to their nose. Could they smell it? Who knew? After much deliberation, they rather unceremoniously poured it over their head.

Stage One

Nexus Guide
BOT
— Today at 6:45 PM
Bailey Raptis Rolled 1, 20 sided die: [15] : Mod: +5 for Total: 20

Agility wasn't really something statues were known for, so Cuervo's walk across the plank was a rather slow and ponderous thing. There were a few times they windmilled their arms to stay balanced and upright, but, eventually, they made it over to the spinning hoop run.

Stage Two

Nexus Guide
BOT
— Today at 6:47 PM
Bailey Raptis Rolled 1, 20 sided die: [15] : Mod: +5 for Total: 20

Cuervo was a bit like the tortoise in this race. The advantage they had here, was, even when they got thawcked by one of the spinning hoops, they had a strong enough body base that it didn't affect their balance. Again, it was a bit tedious to watch them more or less just step through each of the spinning hoops at walking speed, but they did get through without going into the water.

Stage Three

Nexus Guide
BOT
— Today at 6:50 PM
Bailey Raptis Rolled 1, 20 sided die: [18] : Mod: +5 for Total: 23

Cuervo nearly fell right at the start of the tilting towers, but instead, just clung to the first structure on that obstacle, waiting until it was positioned in a way where they could stand again. They repeated their rather unorthodox strategy of just holding on for dear life to each of the red supports until it went upright, straightening up, and transitioning to the next one, until they reached the Terrifying Tower Climb. The risk of falling now diminished, as Cuervo didn't seem have stamina the way flesh and blood creatures did. It did take them quite a while for them to haul themselves to the top. Long enough that one of the other challengers might have already started by the time they reached the top.

Cuervo threw their hands up in victory, then pantomimed having a drink poured on themselves. Climbing back down the way they came seemed inadvisable, especially with Droet starting their run, so the statue did as Brinna and Anya suggested, and jumped into the water. A larger than usual wave might have rolled up to the sands after that. Two of the three statues -- Mustache and Pinkie -- celebrated in their own way, twirling their mustache and making heart hands, respectively. The treasure hunter kept treasure hunting.

[Out of Focus]

Out of Focus — Yesterday at 10:25 PM
A more enthusiastic nod for Anya, then.

"The mug is the worst. The docks get extra rank," adding commentary as he pulls the Sunset Punch in and lifts for a sip, "Thanks!" Bottoms up.

His shorts are meant for it, but it is without regard for his shirt that he wades in toward the ladder at the first obstacle. It would dry on the way home. There, he waves with both hands as thanks for the luck, and for his own amusement, at the water. You know, where crowds are.

On the exhale of a deep breath, he shakes his arms out, bounces on the balls of his feet, readies, and.. thinks light thoughts as he tries to tip-tap-tip-tap across the plank bridge.

Nexus Guide
BOT
— Yesterday at 10:39 PM
Out of Focus Rolled 1, 20 sided die: [10] : Mod: +5 for Total: 15

The tip of his tongue catches dangerously between his teeth as he holds tight to those thoughts of lightness and balance...successfully!

He blows a raspberry and laughs a little, hopping to the next platform with the hoops just in time to catch the splash of applause. His night vision isn't great, but he could make out that certainly someone is watching. More waves! His are with his hands.

Ahem, focus. It is not his preference, see. He springs forward when he thinks the time is right..!


Nexus Guide
BOT
— Yesterday at 10:46 PM
Out of Focus Rolled 1, 20 sided die: [17] : Mod: +5 for Total: 22

Straight through the first, he keeps up the momentum and holds his sense of lightness like a happy thought, quickly stepping through two and three as they complete their turns in kind.

Maybe a little pleased with himself, he simply grabs the last one and allows it to ferry him to the other side where he earns a moment's reprieve.

Last one. He bites the inside of his cheek, watching the tilting tables for any would-be surprises.



Nexus Guide
BOT
— Yesterday at 10:52 PM
Out of Focus Rolled 1, 20 sided die: [17] : Mod: +5 for Total: 22

"Karuikaruikarui," he mutters like a mantra and launches himself onto the tilting table, slinking quickly without lingering and making sure that his feet only touch as long as is necessary to move him along to the more stable platform at the end.

There he lands with a triumphant THUMP when both feet plant.

"Op--!" Arms flail as he tips...!

Death Knell — Yesterday at 11:00 PM
As Oliver tipped forward? A dozen small, variously scaly, pearlescent, and clammy hands reached up out of the water to catch him and push. Their chosen athlete still had to climb the victory tower, after all!

His gasp becomes laughter as both feet hit the mat again. Before going anywhere, he turns to peer over the ledge at them, pressing his hands together in thanks in front of a bright smile.

"You saved meee!" Wavewavewavewave. "Okay. I'm gonna climb now. If I fall tell the sharks I taste bad ok?" And awaaaaaaay he goes!

At the top, under the moon and sparsely clouded sky, Oliver takes a waterproof, disposable camera out of his pocket, and fiddles with it.

Snap!

One of the boardwalk and tiki bar from on high.

Zipzipzipzipzip.

He lifts it again for one of himself, and hesitates. No, that's not right. For the second time, his head peeks out from the edge to peer down at the waters and the sea folk who'd helped him below.

"Can I take a picture with youuu?" Called. "I'll jump down!"

[Delahada]

Thursday, July 20, 2023

Delahada — Today at 8:15 PM
Once the bartender delivered the Sunset Punch, Salvador picked up one of the glasses and quickly drank down its contents. He set the empty glass firmly down on the bar, wiped his mouth with the back of a hand, and reached out with the other to tug affectionately on a lock of the Gatito's hair. For extra luck, said the sharp cut of his smile. Then he turned and crossed the sands to the start of the obstacle course.

Stage One
Nexus Guide BOT — Today at 8:20 PM
Delahada Rolled 1, 20 sided die: [9] : Mod: +5 for Total: 14

Delahada — Today at 8:24 PM
Salvador trudged into the water and hoisted himself up onto the first stage of the obstacle course. The water weight in his jeans and his bare feet on the planks made his trek across the bridge a little unsteady. He stretched out his arms to help manage his balance, and hopped across to the platform on the opposite side just as he reached the end.

Stage Two
Nexus Guide BOT — Today at 8:25 PM
Delahada Rolled 1, 20 sided die: [20] : Mod: +5 for Total: 25

Delahada — Today at 8:30 PM
At the start of the spinning rings track, Salvador paused for a moment of intense study. Mental calculations had to be made before he launched himself through the hoops. Here, he might have shown off a little. A lifetime of practicing parkour through the city paid off. Not a single hair on his body brushed against the curved plastic. His hands and feet hardly even touched down on the spaces between. It was as if, almost, he had flown through the rings and flipped to a landing on the platform on the other side.

Stage Three
Nexus Guide BOT — Today at 8:31 PM
Delahada Rolled 1, 20 sided die: [9] : Mod: +5 for Total: 14
Delahada Rolled 2, 6 sided dice: [1, 5] : Total: 6

Delahada — Today at 8:40 PM
Feeling overconfident after his spectacular feats of dexterity through the rings, Salvador did not linger long to study the tilting tables, and it nearly cost him. Passing the first and second had made him feel as if he'd gotten caught in the middle of a bumper car track. He found himself jostled left and right. His feet slipped out from under him and he slid, almost directly into the drink!

At the very last second, his scrambling hands found purchase and he managed to swing himself up onto the base of the platform of the tower climb. He heaved a relieved breath and shook out his limbs, silently chiding himself for getting cocky. He climbed the tower much more cautiously, taking his time finding good holds, until he reached the very top. Once there, he turned to sit so he could watch his companion and wait for the man to join him at the finish line.

[Partly Cloudy]

Thursday, 20 July 2023

Partly Cloudy — Today at 8:19 PM
Gatito uttered a softly-spoken thank you for his glass of Sunset Punch, offering the bartender a smile to go along with payment. He had one sip to appreciate the flavor and try to pick apart what made it special, and then he began chugging. He was a few swallows behind Salvador and lowered his glass as the man tugged upon his hair. He answered that smile with a sharp one of his own, passed the glass to the bartender, and set off after the Spaniard.


Stage One
Nexus Guide BOT — Today at 8:22 PM
Partly Cloudy Rolled 1, 20 sided die: [13] : Mod: +5 for Total: 18

Partly Cloudy — Today at 8:28 PM
Gatito hung back a few steps to give Salvador a wider head start on the first stage of the obstacle course. Once the man was up on the platform and had begun crossing the planks, Gatito waded out into the water and climbed up onto the platform himself.

He waited for Salvador to get clear before he took his first step on the little bridge. His first steps were slow and cautious as he adjusted to the give beneath his feet, but soon he picked up the pace. He flexed his fingers as he cleared the final plank and reached the other platform.

Stage Two
Nexus Guide BOT — Today at 8:29 PM
Partly Cloudy Rolled 1, 20 sided die: [12] : Mod: +5 for Total: 17

Partly Cloudy — Today at 8:37 PM
Gatito lingered quietly at Salvador’s flank, also studying the spinning rings. A quiet laugh burst free when the man suddenly launched himself forward and through the first of the hoops.

“Are you sure you can’t read minds?” he called once his companion reached the other side. “I was planning to go through them.”

He was grinning as he tried to refocus himself and launched himself off of the platform. He made his way through the first hoop without trouble, but his mirth proved to be enough of a distraction to make him misgauge the timing of the subsequent three. His hip banged into the second and his shin and elbow scraped the third, but he got through them, and the fourth, without falling into the water.

Stage Three
Nexus Guide BOT — Today at 8:37 PM
Partly Cloudy Rolled 1, 20 sided die: [4] : Mod: +5 for Total: 9
Partly Cloudy Rolled 2, 6 sided dice: [3, 3] : Total: 6

Partly Cloudy — Today at 8:50 PM
Gatito’s shoulders were still shaking with mirth as he took his place on the platform before the tilting table. He studied the walls—but it turned out that he did not do so intently enough. Rather, he took for granted his typical sure-footedness and set off into the third stage of the course with confidence.

Too much confidence.

He made it past the first wall without too much trouble, accurately shifting his weight against the angle of the platform. But the second one was more problematic and he collided bodily with it, clinging as he inched around it. He tried to do the same with the third, but the platform shifted before he was ready and he slipped. His grasping hands briefly found purchase on the material of the wall and he dug his nails in, trying to haul himself back up onto the course. But days of absorbing the salty moisture of sea air kept things slick and he could not maintain his hold.

He went into the water with a yelped “Motherf—!” and a big splash!


Stage One (Again)
Nexus Guide BOT — Today at 8:59 PM
Partly Cloudy Rolled 1, 20 sided die: [6] : Mod: +5 for Total: 11

Partly Cloudy — Today at 9:08 PM
When he reached the first platform again, Gatito hauled himself out of the water and climbed. At the top, he paused long enough to show his companion his favorite finger. “Oh, I’m getting up there! Even if it takes all night!” So, perhaps it was a good thing Salvador was making himself comfortable.

Gatito was a bit impatient to get back to the third stage and try the tilting tables again, so he stepped out onto the first plank without hesitation, trying to squeeze water out of his shirt as he went. This proved to be folly, for a number of reasons. He nearly slipped as he reached the second plank. He jerked his hands away from his tee and spread his arms, correcting his balance with a wobble. From there, he slowed down and picked his way across the rest of the planks to the platform at the other side.

Stage Two (Again)
Nexus Guide BOT — Today at 9:09 PM
Partly Cloudy Rolled 1, 20 sided die: [16] : Mod: +5 for Total: 21

Partly Cloudy — Today at 9:21 PM
Moving on to the second stage of the obstacle course, Gatito took a moment to study the spinning rings, trying to get a feel for their rhythm while he squeezed more water out of his shirt and hair. This time, instead of answering Salvador verbally, he simply gave him a thumbs up. Then he tilted forward and thrust himself into motion.

He caught the top of first ring with his hands and swung himself through it feet first. He wobbled a little bit when he landed, thanks to his wet feet, but he leaned into it, gathered his strength into his haunches, and launched himself through the two middle rings. He tumbled carefully forward before the fourth, caught its top with his hands, and tucked his knees, swinging through to the platform on the other side, where he rolled back to his feet.

Stage Three (Again)
Nexus Guide BOT — Today at 9:22 PM
Partly Cloudy Rolled 1, 20 sided die: [3] : Mod: +5 for Total: 8
Partly Cloudy Rolled 2, 6 sided dice: [5, 5] : Total: 10

Partly Cloudy — Today at 9:35 PM
Gatito cut a grin up toward the tower and the man waiting for him at the top. Then he turned his attention toward the stage that had dumped him into the drink before. He took a moment to study the motion of the platform, gauging its rhythm and timing, before he stepped out onto it.

He reached for the top of the first wall, but did not grasp it quite yet. He let his hand hover above the material as he bypassed the end of the first wall and started traversing the second. He was about halfway down its length when his wet feet slipped, and then the table tilted under him, and there was no water this time to stem the ucker that finished off his previous expletive.

This time, however, his hands and feet found purchase upon the material of the stage and he clawed his way back up to continue. When the table tilted again and he felt himself slipping once more, he heaved himself up and over the final wall. On the other side of it, he launched himself onto the stable platform that stretched between the tilting table and the tower.

“Almost there,” he murmured to himself as he came to the base of the tower and began his climb. This part he could do without thinking. Climbing was as natural to him as breathing, and he scaled the tower rather quickly, digging in his nails as he went. He was thrumming with a feline rumble as he finally reached the top.

[Mairead Harker]

Adventures with a Bear doing the Nimble Fox on 6 July!

A giggle escaped as Maggie saw the straw. "That cute!" She slid some coins to Anya before **downing the Sunset Punch**.

Mairead Harker Rolled 1, 20 sided die: [14] : Mod: +5 for Total: 19

The bear was on all fours eying those planks. She'd already down the Sunset Punch and was ready to go! Head low, the bear thundered across the plank on all fours.

Mairead Harker Rolled 1, 20 sided die: [15] : Mod: +5 for Total: 20

Maggiebear swam to the Spinning Hoops and eyed them. A low growl came from her. A roar came from the bear like a battlecry as timed her jump so the hoops lined up and seemed to sail through. The bear tipped her shaggy wet head and eyed the last stage. A paw wave went to Gwydr.

Mairead Harker Rolled 1, 20 sided die: [18] : Mod: +5 for Total: 23

The bear somehow sound like a Wookie giving a warning call as the Dragonball was launched. She watch as she readied for the Tilting Table run. Clearly, the bear had paid attention to Droet's surfing class! She balanced her heavy weight with easy and go to the end and started climbing the tower. The bear waved a paw, *hello* to the guy just finishing the course.

[Rachael Blackthorne]

From the chat lurker log here on 07/21/23.

Late at night, or perhaps early in the morning depening upon one's perspective, the scarred woman clad in a black, purple and gold wetsuit arrived at the Beach. Her dark lens shielded sapphire hued gaze narrowed in intense study of each of the Nimble Fox obstacle course locations. She mentally analyzed the myriad of potential ways to achieve the tasks necessary to attain the final goal.
After procuring a mug of **Sunset Punch** from the now self-serve bar, she downed its contents swiftly and approached the first stage of the obstacle course with the intent to walk the proverbial plank.



She took a deep, centering breath before she walked across the gently swaying suspension bridge with ease to reach the other side.
Upon approach of the Spinning Hoop Run, she took another deep, centering breath in preparation to attempt to complete this portion of the course.



In a blur of movement, she skillfully and easily weaved her way through the spinning rings and soon stood on the other end of that stage.
Her shielded gaze narrowed with thinly disguised suspicion at the *tilting tables* stage of the obstacle course. Then she took a deep, centering breath and prepared to clear that portion as well.



One by one, she was able to maneuver through that stage, using the tilts of each of those tables to her advantage. Then she approached the final goal, namely the Tower.
Slowly, carefully, she made the climb up with felinesque grace. Once she reached the top platform of the Tower, she turned her scarred features upward to let them be bathed in moonlight.
Her personal goal achieved, she climbed back down the Tower swiftly. Once her black leather booted feet hit the Beach's sands, she took off in a blur of motion and headed in the direction of her eventual destination, namely the Canopy at the Gloaming.

[Yuzuki Kuwabara]

Yuzuki Kuwabara — Today at 10:30 PM
Yuzu listened, nodding as she went over to help herself to the Sunset Punch.

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— Today at 11:02 PM
Yuzuki Kuwabara Rolled 1, 20 sided die: [19] : Mod: +5 for Total: 24

Yuzuki Kuwabara — Today at 11:04 PM
Yuzu went swimming strongly out to the platforms, and, with arms outstretched walked the plank to the opposing platform. That went well, so she showed everyone a thumbs up from on high before sprinting toward the next section of the course.

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— Today at 11:05 PM
Yuzuki Kuwabara Rolled 1, 20 sided die: [8] : Mod: +5 for Total: 13

Yuzuki Kuwabara — Today at 11:06 PM
There was nearly disaster at the spinning hoops run, but Yuzuki managed to hold up just in time to avoid colliding with one, flailing arms for balance, then springing through.

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— Today at 11:07 PM
Yuzuki Kuwabara Rolled 1, 20 sided die: [18] : Mod: +5 for Total: 23

Yuzuki Kuwabara — Today at 11:09 PM
Yuzuki tackled the tilting tables, with an extra burst of speed from the cheering. Once she'd cleared the perilous tables, there was no stopping the Rappapa gate guardian, and she clambered up the terrifying tower climb, waving her arms triumphantly from the top.