Thanks to Koporo's dutiful log-keeping, we present to you the performances of the Flame Festival's Herald's Challenge.
Note that in posting this, we announce Jancis Milburga as the winner of the Pie-Eating contest, and popular subject for our heralds. Jancis, this one's going to follow you, my dear.
(Advertisements for Toff Vaughn's libations and specialty drinks included, because... bards. That's what we like.)
Part 1: Introduction and First Contestant - Ciciru Ciru
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[16:53]Nathan Telluride: cups his hands around his mouth."Heralds, bards, ladies and gentles! The Herald's Challenge begins shortly! If I could call all of our heralds to me at the center of the pavilion to be recognized, and to prepare to be heard?"
[16:56]Nathan Telluride: (please send me a /tell if you are competing as a herald and I have not already acknowledged you)
[16:56]Toff Vaughnn: "Ladies and Gents. Sorry to be oflate arrival but, If ye are thirst and want some specialized poisons (alcohol), please don't be shy. I'll be be to the side of the main events. Just look for the Blue Bird."
[16:59]Nathan Telluride: (Last call for the Herald's challenge! We have four competing Herald acts, and room for more! Send me a /tell if you wish to compete!)
[17:02]Toff Vaughnn: "To those who have a thirst that even Leviathan can't quell come on over to try the special brews I have brought to this lovely gathering. Just look for the Limsan Blue Bird."
[17:05]Nathan Telluride: "Welcome to the Herald's Challenge! We have four declared Heralds today, who will brag of their champions, be they others or themselves, and you, the audience, are called after the show to choose the winners!"
[17:06]Nathan Telluride: "And I may need my own herald to help..." He pets the kitten at his feet. "I will call up each herald, who will have 3-5 minutes for the presentation. When you are called up, please tell the crowd who you are, who you represent, and then brag and boast on that person for our entertainment!"
[17:08]Nathan Telluride: "First, we have a petite and potent herald to start us off!" He looks at Ciceru. "Please, step up and tell all!"
[17:09]Ciciru Ciru: "My name is Ciciru Ciru an' I'm gonna tell a limerick about Jancis, the Pie-Eatin' Queen!"
[17:09]Ciciru Ciru: "There was a good woman named Jancis,"
[17:09]Ciciru Ciru: "Who admired the jousters and lances"
[17:10]Ciciru Ciru: But when she heard about pie,"
[17:10]Ciciru Ciru: "Sign me up!" she did cry!
[17:10]Ciciru Ciru: "Her small size, though, drew snickerin' glances.'
[17:10]Ciciru Ciru: " This vision in blue we call Jancis?"
[17:10]Ciciru Ciru: Well no pie could resist her advances!"
[17:10]Ciciru Ciru: " She picked savory and sweet,"
[17:10]Ciciru Ciru: "they all went down a treat!"
[17:10]Ciciru Ciru: " but with curry she didn't take chances."
[17:11]Ciciru Ciru: "This pie-eatin' queen known as Jancis"
[17:11]Ciciru Ciru: " Ate them pies til she bursted her pantses!"
[17:11]Ciciru Ciru: " Fruit, chocolate an' cream,"
[17:11]Ciciru Ciru: "Was a pie-contest's dream!"
[17:11]Ciciru Ciru: " So off with her prize kitten she prances. So off with her prize kitten she prances!"
[17:11]Ciciru Ciru: THE END!
Note that in posting this, we announce Jancis Milburga as the winner of the Pie-Eating contest, and popular subject for our heralds. Jancis, this one's going to follow you, my dear.
(Advertisements for Toff Vaughn's libations and specialty drinks included, because... bards. That's what we like.)
Part 1: Introduction and First Contestant - Ciciru Ciru
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
[16:53]Nathan Telluride: cups his hands around his mouth."Heralds, bards, ladies and gentles! The Herald's Challenge begins shortly! If I could call all of our heralds to me at the center of the pavilion to be recognized, and to prepare to be heard?"
[16:56]Nathan Telluride: (please send me a /tell if you are competing as a herald and I have not already acknowledged you)
[16:56]Toff Vaughnn: "Ladies and Gents. Sorry to be oflate arrival but, If ye are thirst and want some specialized poisons (alcohol), please don't be shy. I'll be be to the side of the main events. Just look for the Blue Bird."
[16:59]Nathan Telluride: (Last call for the Herald's challenge! We have four competing Herald acts, and room for more! Send me a /tell if you wish to compete!)
[17:02]Toff Vaughnn: "To those who have a thirst that even Leviathan can't quell come on over to try the special brews I have brought to this lovely gathering. Just look for the Limsan Blue Bird."
[17:05]Nathan Telluride: "Welcome to the Herald's Challenge! We have four declared Heralds today, who will brag of their champions, be they others or themselves, and you, the audience, are called after the show to choose the winners!"
[17:06]Nathan Telluride: "And I may need my own herald to help..." He pets the kitten at his feet. "I will call up each herald, who will have 3-5 minutes for the presentation. When you are called up, please tell the crowd who you are, who you represent, and then brag and boast on that person for our entertainment!"
[17:08]Nathan Telluride: "First, we have a petite and potent herald to start us off!" He looks at Ciceru. "Please, step up and tell all!"
[17:09]Ciciru Ciru: "My name is Ciciru Ciru an' I'm gonna tell a limerick about Jancis, the Pie-Eatin' Queen!"
[17:09]Ciciru Ciru: "There was a good woman named Jancis,"
[17:09]Ciciru Ciru: "Who admired the jousters and lances"
[17:10]Ciciru Ciru: But when she heard about pie,"
[17:10]Ciciru Ciru: "Sign me up!" she did cry!
[17:10]Ciciru Ciru: "Her small size, though, drew snickerin' glances.'
[17:10]Ciciru Ciru: " This vision in blue we call Jancis?"
[17:10]Ciciru Ciru: Well no pie could resist her advances!"
[17:10]Ciciru Ciru: " She picked savory and sweet,"
[17:10]Ciciru Ciru: "they all went down a treat!"
[17:10]Ciciru Ciru: " but with curry she didn't take chances."
[17:11]Ciciru Ciru: "This pie-eatin' queen known as Jancis"
[17:11]Ciciru Ciru: " Ate them pies til she bursted her pantses!"
[17:11]Ciciru Ciru: " Fruit, chocolate an' cream,"
[17:11]Ciciru Ciru: "Was a pie-contest's dream!"
[17:11]Ciciru Ciru: " So off with her prize kitten she prances. So off with her prize kitten she prances!"
[17:11]Ciciru Ciru: THE END!
"But in the laugh there was another voice. A clearer laugh, an ironic laugh. A laugh which laughs because it chooses not to weep."