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Post by NPC on Oct 2, 2021 20:48:14 GMT -6
Welcome to the Aquatic Contest Show Ring!Please remember to include the following: - A copy of your application from the registration thread in your first post - A list of every item, move, ability, trick, and skill your creature used in a each post Keep in mind that everything you intend to use in the show ring will have to be officially trained. Check the tutorial for any extra information you might need! The following are allowed to show in this thread: The show ring post deadline is Midnight, October 16th, US Central Time: Countdown
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Post by Ashe on Oct 8, 2021 4:25:34 GMT -6
Level: 104.3 Loyalty: 111.3 Stamina: 11 Strength: 13 Resistance: 7 Dexterity: 10 Mentality: 3 Special Abilities: Aquatic, Lone Wolf, Intimidation, Endurance (4), Empathetic Link (loyalty), Danger sense (10), Hardy(5), Infectious Bite (Extract) Moves: Crunch (3), Constrict (3), Devour (4), bash(3), Dodge (4), Roar(3), Rend (3) Tricks trained: Come (1), Stay (1), No (1), Submerge (2), Accept Scary Sights (2), Carry Rider (2), Accept Sudden Movements (2), Faster/Slow Down (1), Name (1), Turn Right/Left (1), Roll Over (1), Kiss (1), Tolerance (2), Don't Eat That (1), No Bites (3) *Items with a (number) have been trained Ah, yes, an Aquatic contest! Ashe couldn't remember if there had been one before, or just times that he had entered Alaska in other tournaments. Regardless, he was here, and so was his magnificent serpent. He arrived in a wet suit, planning on getting in the water with her, and he used the collar of bonding to zap her into place. She landed in the mostly in-ground tank, raised just enough so the audience would be able to see what was going on under the first ten feet or so of water. Alaska surfaced with a roar, never pleased when she was transported this way. But, you know, it was really hard to transport her any other way! Ashe climbed the ladder to the edge of the pool, and swung his leg over. Standing on the rim, he turned to face the audience gathered there for the Aquatic Contest. "Hello everyone! I'm Ashe and this is my Pliathor, Alaska! Enjoy the show!" And with that, Ashe dove head first into the water with the giant beast. Alaska lowered herself just enough that her equipped saddle was in range for Ashe to climb on, should he wish.
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Post by Ashe on Oct 8, 2021 4:32:11 GMT -6
Ashe did wish. He swam over to Alaska and pulled himself into the saddle. Feet braced, he grabbed his whistle and gave her the command to roar. He also shot her a quick telepathic command, just to make sure everything went as seamless and smooth as possible. He didn't feel like he had any show nerves, but this wouldn't be the first time he messed up in front of a crowd. And Alaska deserved better, she deserved to be seen!
At his command, she reared back, head turned toward the guests, jaws parting as she let out a loud roar. She had no target to focus in on, so she roared at the whole crowd. Those closest probably could smell the fish she ate for breakfast, but even the furthest away would feel that roar in their bones.
Good girl, Alaska! He thought at her. He got a rumble in reply.
Next, he directed her to go. She started swimming around the round tank, and at Ashe's urging, she moved faster, and faster, and even faster - until a small whirlpool developed in the middle! He had her slow down and turn in the opposite direction, then speed up to not only kill that whirlpool, but create a second one that spun the other way.
[Alaska uses Carry Rider, Roar, Faster/slow down, Turn right/left]
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Post by Ashe on Oct 8, 2021 4:42:36 GMT -6
Ashe had Alaska continue to swim around the tank, demonstrating that she could swim for days. "She never tires!" He shouted to the crowd, standing up in the saddle. He was essentially surfing on a giant sea serpent, who was creating waves that nearly spilled out of the tank, making a deep whirlpool in the center. He was grinning as he slid back down into the saddle and gave the whistle command, and the telepathic command, to submerge. Alaska reared up out of the water, and dove into the middle of the whirlpool, cutting it off and disappearing under the water. Under the surface, Ashe could just barely see the people sitting and watching, but he figured they could see him better. He gave her a command and she rolled over, doing a neat little spin underwater. With a little more practice it could be akin to a barrel roll in the sky, but, in Ashe's mind at least, the whole length of her body twisting would be impressive as well. He might be biased, though.
[Alaska uses Endurance, Submerge, Roll Over]
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Post by Ashe on Oct 8, 2021 4:48:20 GMT -6
He asked her to surface again, and she did. This time, he was on her nose, rather than in the saddle. When had that switch happened? Too fast for the audience to have seen, but well practiced between the pair. The fact that she, a top predator, accepted prey to balance on her nose like that, so close to those fangs... That demonstrated the bond between them. When she had lifted her head about ten feet out of the water, Ashe dove off of her like a diving board and splashed in below. He swam back to the surface, then to the edge of the pool, and he pulled himself up onto the ledge. He stood there, arms out stretched, and this time he gave only the telepathic command. He didn't have a whistle for this one. Alaska arched her neck and brought her nose down to him, nudging him in the chest as gently as a beast that large possibly could. Ashe kissed her nose, gave her a pat.
You are simply amazing, girl! You are brilliant, keep it up. They're loving you!
Alaska, he knew, did not care at all what other people thought. She wouldn't bat an eye at eating them, anyone. She would refrain if Ashe asked her too, but if he said nothing? At risk. Their support and love mattered not to her.
[Alaska demonstrates tolerance, Kiss]
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Post by Ashe on Oct 8, 2021 4:54:49 GMT -6
For the next part of the show, Ashe had organized an entire (dead) murp to be encased in a wooden box of sorts, and dropped in from above. It took some legwork and some rigging, but Ashe had found people to assist him in this. The crate was lifted up and over the tank, then dropped in from a safe height. Alaska craned her neck up to watch, and was of course able to stay out of the way. She eyed the crate as Ashe turned to the audience. "Inside this box is a full meal for Alaska. But how will she get in?"
And with that, Ashe blew the whistle again, in a specified pattern, and the Pliathor reacted quickly. Using her body, she launched herself into the crate, sending it rocking. But it held firm, keeping its contents well inside. Alaska let out a low growl, the kind that rattles bones rather than ears.
Easy, girl, don't get mad. Just follow my orders. Patience. I promise you'll get to eat it all yourself!
Next whistle command saw Alaska bite the box. Her teeth sank into the wood, though it still didn't splinter. It probably would have, if Ashe had her do it enough, but for this, he just wanted her to demonstrate her strong jaws. It was evident that her teeth would shred it easily. But then the next whistle came, and, still holding the box in place, she started to wrap her body around it. Like a snake holding a mouse, and suffocating it.
[Alaska uses Bash, crunch]
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Post by Ashe on Oct 8, 2021 5:13:53 GMT -6
Alaska coiled her entire body around the box and started squeezing. The sounds of cracking wood was audible through the hall, and between her weight and her strength, the box finally gave. It broke into pieces - though it was thankfully waterlogged enough now that it didn't spray out into the crowd. Without the assisted buoyancy the box had given her, Alaska dropped back into the water, her serpentine body uncoiling since there was really nothing else to hold on to. The corpse, her prize, floated near the surface. Once again, a whistle command was given and Alaska launched into action. Her jaws opened wide and her upper body coiled under it to help give her support. She grasped the meat and swallowed, foot by foot of it disappearing. Her muscles contracted as the meal made its way down to her stomach. Then she submerged herself up to her head, content now that she had been fed.
"Thank you, thank you!" Ashe said to the audience, bowing his farewell. He'd have some clean up to do, picking out the wood pieces, before the next act came on... But Alaska's part was done!
[Alaska uses Constrict, Devour]
-Fin (counted)
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Post by Fiera Ferella on Oct 13, 2021 6:51:43 GMT -6
HardingMottled Neptica (He/Him) Level 14 | Loyalty 16 Stats:Stamina: 6 Strength: 7 Resistance: 3 Dexterity: 9 Mentality: 5 Special Abilities: Aquatic, Pack Instincts, Blubber Moves: Echolocation, Crunch, Tail Strike, Jump, Sonic Waves Tricks Known: Name, Echolocation (5), Tail Strike (3), Follow, Leap, Jump Over, Catch (2) Items Used: The lights were on, the tanks were ready, and the audience was waiting. This was quite a different type of contest from what Fiera was used to, but she was sure that she and Harding would succeed. Though admittedly, that pliathor that had just gone was terrifying... and quite well trained. "We'll just have to outdo them some other way than just raw shock and awe, eh Harding?" She said, turning to her neptica. He was inside a holding tank off to the side of the stage, but could easily swim into the viewing tanks once commanded. Once she was sure she had everything she needed in a satchel she kept at her side, the humanish sauntered out onto the walkway that made up her "stage". "Hello there, ladies and gentlemen!" She called out to the waiting crowd. "I know you've all been awfully patient in waiting to see me again. Well, wait no longer!" She said, with her signature dramatic flair. "Introducing- Harding!"
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Post by Fiera Ferella on Oct 13, 2021 11:37:57 GMT -6
Harding wasn't quite as well trained as some of her other contest entries, but it was enough to put on a decent show. "Harding, follow me!" She called, and trotted further out on the walk way. The neptica swam to catch up, following her doggedly. Every so often, she threw a fish into the water to reward him. A flurry of clicks, amplified by the water,came from his head as he located them. "Behold, the neptica's greatest calling card- their incredible use of echolocation to navigate their aquatic home!" Sure enough, despite not having eyes it took Harding mere moments to locate each fish, snatching it out of the water before turning to the next one, expertly grabbing and eating each one. That wasn't all Fiera had planned however- at the end of the walkway was a wide pool, giving Harding access to either side of the walkway, and set up on top of it was a tall set of jumping poles.
(Harding uses Follow and Echolocation) (Used fish item)
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Post by Fiera Ferella on Oct 14, 2021 6:52:05 GMT -6
When she lead Harding down to the end of the walkway, she stopped and took a step back. "Okay, Harding- jump over!" She called out. The audience watched as the neptica sprung torpedo-like from the water, showing his elegance and grace in his aquatic environment, and soared over the jumping poles. He didn't even brush them with his belly as he flew over, landing with barely a splash as he came back down on the other side. "Isn't he smooth, folks? But of course, that tail isn't for nothing! You've seen the speed he moves at- let's see what kind of force is behind that! Strike, Harding!" She said, and the neptica once again flew from the water. This time however, he wasn't so gentle with the jumping poles. Instead he spun in mid-air, slapping the poles from the hooks they were placed on and scattering them across the walkway and into the pool.
(Harding uses Jump Over, Tail Strike.) (Used jumping poles item)
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Post by Fiera Ferella on Oct 14, 2021 6:56:35 GMT -6
Fiera smiled- they were nearly there now. "Okay Harding, let's wrap this up!" She said, turning to a little box by her side. She grabbed a brightly colored frisbee out of it, and held it up. "You've seen his echolocation- but does it work above water just as well?" She said, already knowing the answer. "Let's find out!" She shouted, and lobbed it across the water. "Harding, catch!" She said, and he was off like a shot. He let out a flurry of clicks as he approached the surface, tracking the frisbee flying overhead before he finally launched himself from the water with a squeal. Fiera thought for a moment that he might miss it- or worse, would overshoot and land outside of the tank somewhere around the judges' table. He managed to clamp down on it though, and crashed back down into the water. Fiera breathed a sigh of relief as the audience cheered.
"Isn't that wonderful, ladies and gents? I'm afraid that's all we have for today though. Harding, why don't you give our friends a little leap to say goodbye?" She said, emphasizing the command word in the sentence. Sure enough, Harding gave a quick hop above the water. He was still holding the frisbee, and waggled his body in a way that was no doubt to keep him stable in the air, but almost looked like he was waving goodbye. When he splashed back down, that was it- routine over. Fiera led him back to the backstage, knowing full well that she gave them a damn good show.
(Harding uses Catch, Leap. Finished!) (Used frisbee basket item)
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Post by Silver on Oct 14, 2021 21:53:48 GMT -6
Tessa - Lagoon Järvivaimo Level: 4 | Loyalty: 4 Stamina: 3 Strength: 2 Resistance: 1 Dexterity: 6 Mentality: 3 Special Abilities: Aquatic, Moist Skin Moves: Slap, Healing Drop, Hydro Jet Knows: Hydro Jet (4) It was their turn. Silver always felt weird right before a contest. It was by far the most interaction with other people they usually had. They had long since learned how to quash their nerves just long enough to finish the show, though. All they had to do was focus on their amazing creatures and the rest would come naturally. Apparently they were pretty good at it, too, since they had a few first place prizes under their belt. They left Quin back stage and headed out into the large show pool for the event. This was new to them - they had never attended a show that primarily took place in a pool before. It was an interesting challenge for them to come up with a show that would work given the amount of visibility and other limitations they had. They thought that Tessa would do a good job, though. She was very smart and not to mention eye catching. [129.9, 4.4]
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Post by Silver on Oct 16, 2021 5:42:51 GMT -6
Silver really didn't want to be in front of this many people while wearing swimwear, so they instead decided to wear something reasonably nice and stay at the edge of the pool instead. They didn't think that would be an issue. Everything they wanted to show, they could do it from where they were standing. They had even practiced to make sure. They felt bad leaving Tessa in the water by herself, but they reasoned that they were close enough for it not to matter too much. There was no way that she was as nervous as they were. What did she care if a bunch of strangers were looking at her?
Tessa swam in a wide loop inside the pool, carefully watching everything that was going on. All three of her eyes settled on Silver. She wasn't sure what they were up to, so they watched silently and waited to see what happened next. She was a very patient creature.
[129.95, 4.6]
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Post by Silver on Oct 16, 2021 5:46:28 GMT -6
"Okay, are you ready?" Silver said, very quiet so that nobody else could hear them. Unfortunately Tessa couldn't hear them either, but perhaps they weren't really saying it for her sake after all.
"Everyone," Silver said, turning toward the crowd and making a gesture with their arms, "This is Tessa!"
Silver tossed a special chunk of wood they had found into the water and followed it up with a treat. Tessa knew how to get the treat, since they had practiced a few times before getting here. She swam to the surface, put her front fins on the plank, and pulled herself up onto it. She snapped up the treat, then came back down into a resting pose. Her trio of eyes scanned the crowd, and she started to feel a little uncomfortable. In her eyes, any one of these people could be a threat. She looked back to Silver for reassurance.
[130, 4.8] [Used Everdrift Plank]
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Post by Silver on Oct 16, 2021 5:51:18 GMT -6
"Tessa is..." Silver paused very briefly, almost forgetting their script. "Tessa is a special creature that I tamed, and she's here to show you some of her amazing abilities. Isn't she beautiful?"
They turned to Tessa and smiled warmly. She was truly a lovely creature, and they were glad that they could show her off today. Tessa, seeing that Silver looked calm when they looked at her, decided that she would also relax a bit. She felt like she could trust their judgement, at least about this.
Silver decided to quickly get to the next part of the show, before they forgot absolutely everything they were meant to do. They reached into their pocket and pulled out some fresh apples. The apples had fallen onto their head with no warning, which had actually given them the idea on what to do next. They hoped that the crowd would find it as clever as they did.
[130.05, 5]
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