"Wow, you two look great!" Leroy said, giving apponiv a hand shake, and taking the offer for a hug from the council leader. "Yes, indeed we are. It's a rare occasion that the People of Skyderia get to dress in their Familial traditional clothes"
"Come" Awoga finished nodding her head in the direction of where all the noise was coming from.
The Party was fully underway, chatter and cheers spreading through the small field as people played games, drank and ate a variety of food.
"Are those stalls selling stuff?" Kirk asked "Not today. Its a celebration! Everything's free."
"Sweet!" Jeannes frugal heart fluttered. As did Kirks! The two gave a cheeky smile to each other.
"Theres games at one end, Drinks and Food at another. You've all got a good 30 minutes before I call you to the Middle to award you with your victory proper!"
The Group was then Released out into the Wild Party that was done in their Celebration!
Each of the Crew chatted with those that they fought or had encountered during the Tournament. Even the Black team was there! Done up in similar Celebratory dress as Apponiv did. In fact, just as Awoga had said. Everyone wore something unique to them. Eventually it was Explained to Leroy and Raven that when a person turns 16 they have something made for them. And over time it's added to and adjusted to fit them
Of course, Raven noted it all down
Over the Next half our, They all enjoyed drink, and conversation if they were more open to it. But eventually, the entire crew just ended up wandering around together. Joking Around and Enjoying plenty of shots and drinks of the non alcoholic variety, and plenty of food that was fried, baked, and áplenty of other variety. Typically all wrapped in Tortilla.
"Isn't this just a Burrito?" Leroy asked as he took a giant bite from the wrap. The person at the stall spoke "Where do you think it comes from?"
"Hell no wonder it tastes so good"
"Wow, the beef is so tender. And the sauce is just right." Noir was overjoyed as he dissected the palette the dish offered, writing down a few notes to himself for later!
"Yeah make sure you really get this shit down Noir. I don't know if I'll be able to live without it!" Kirk cooed to himself as he joyously rubbing his wrist together with his eyes shut.
"Will do capn!"
Eventually, a loud voice came over the group. "Attention! Good Evening everyone!" Awoga spoke into a makeshift loudspeaker, causing a large cheer and applause to sound out from the entire field "Fantastic! As you know, the Two weeks of the Survival Tournament has come to an end!"
"Obviously, thank you to all who joined and participated in the tournament! And to those that wanted to explore our shared heritage and voyage into the Jungle of Thiya! And Finally, but certainly not least, to our Warriors! Who fought hard and honed themselves through the Tournament!"
She finally allowed for the Applause to pick back up. Celebrating all those that were in the Competition.
"But-" She began, letting the noise calm down "There can only be one Victor in this Competition! And to the surprise of us all! It wasn't those that we would recognize as being from among our people. Instead, our Guest showed up and Showed off spectacularly!"
A Skyderian that was Flying above used a Limareel that produced a large spot light to shine onto the Red Sash pirates, Applauses reverberating yet again!
"Come on up, our victors!" Awoga waved a hand for the Crew to come up to the middle.
A way was made for the Crew to take, lined with skyderians who all clapped and cheered for them as they approached the councilwoman.
A way was made for the Crew to take, lined with skyderians who all clapped and cheered for them as they approached the councilwoman.
Standing in front of the Large Stack of Wood that had yet to be lit. Awoga gestured to them one last time for one more round of applause
"You all, gave this tournament your all. Even if, from what I hear, it was quiet easy for you. But regardless, you respected our traditions and partook in them. And you succeeded gloriously. I even hear you left a parting gift for Galvar!"
Some of the Crowd ooo'd and ahh'd at the words "And because of that all! It is my honor, to gift to you, the medals of victory. Apponiv, if you will." Awoga said to the Chief who walked up the group, holding a large finely crafted box with a tapestry of shapes and colors stitched into the top of the box, the Emblem of Skyderia in the Middle.
Awoga shuffled in front of the Chief, and unclasped the golden latch and lifted open the wood open. 7 medals, for 7 Individuals
"These Medals are made bi-yearly, by hand, for the victors of Tournament. Usually, it is a rare sight for the entire team that travels in to not only stick together, but also Win the Tournament."
"And for that. I give each of you. Your symbol of Victory"
The Medals were a mix of silver, and bronze, the middle made of silver, while the outer rim was made of bronze. With pieces of topaz and turquoise embedded into the Metal. A symbol of a hair of wings with a ring in the middle of it that represented the connectivity of the culture, the symbol of skyderia left in brilliant colors in the middle of the ring. All of it was attached to a finely weaved beaded length of Blue, Orange, Yellow and Turquoise. The Same color of the Sigil.
One after another, the Medals were wrapped over the heads of the Pirates. Ending with Raven.
Taking a few steps back, Awoga shot her hand into the air, showing of the Crew "Our Victors for the Survival Tournament!"
The Cheers this time around were much more deafening, cheers of joy and excitement washing over the crew who all couldn't help but begin to smile and laugh as they took deep bows at the standing ovation. They all spoke in unison "Thank You!"
The Ovation lasted Minutes before beginning to calm down to a quietness. Awoga filling the silence "Now! For the lighting of the Grand Fire! A blaze just as the Gods gaze Centuries ago!"
The Crew took a few steps back and shifted their eyes to the Unlit fire. Apponiv, held a Limareel that held a small flame at the end, getting ready to reach the flame out to engulf the Wood!
Only for a gigantic and thunderous explosion to sound out! Through the field the Quaking vibration was felt as the entire crowd screamed in horror! Watching as huge explosions of what looked to be bright yellow lighting fill the air of Cahoderia Skyline!