The Highland Games
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To whomever reads this;
In honour of our late Thane - my father, Grahda Stormheart. I offer invitation to those of the great kingdom of Khaz Modan, The Highland Games beckons you once again.
My father cherished these games, but more importantly the camaraderie and good cheer they brought - uniting us all, in both friendly competition and good company.
So be you Wildhammer, Bronzebeard, Dark Iron or our Gnomish cousins - mechanical or otherwise. Kirthaven will seek to host all within the lushest days of spring, in the good nature of the games.
We shall compete within the teams of each clan assembled, alongside the Gnomes. To partake in a series of challenges, greatly inspired by the hosting clan - Wildhammer.
I’ll take this time to forward mention the other races of our esteemed Alliance, though you’ll find no welcome to partake in the games themselves, I’ll hold no quarrel to spectating. Nor deny the chance to gorge yourselves on all the hearty grub and drink our well stocked pantries have to offer.
Until then -
For Grahda,
For Khaz Modan!
Thane Throrgar Stormheart
OOC Information:
Greetings once again AD!
I’d like to extend an invitation to the folks of this fine server to come along on Friday 23rd - Sunday 25th April 2021.Venue: Kirthaven, Twilight Highlands
Start Times (Each Day): 19:30STI’ve hosted this event numerous times in the past and it was always a fun couple days had by all. However unlike the previous times, this event will be hosted over THREE nights. Whilst throwing up this forum thread in the process, hoping to attract more fine RP’ers of Khaz Modan and beyond!
It’s been a running joke that the Wildhammers have never won this event, having often come last - it’s definitely time for a change!
So without further ado, here are a list of the games that’ll likely come up over this three day extravaganza!
THE GAMES
Below are listed the games to be played over the three days, be them for the actual competition or just for a good crack!
"Thunder Road!"
New to this year’s Highland Games - Adopted by Clan Wildhammer from their Stormpike cousins to the far north, a game of competitive team drinking! A game that was even said to have been even a favourite of Alteracs’ very own, Vanndar Stormpike. You’ll buddy up with kin, lined up opposite your opponents to create a road as long as any grand mead-hall. Upon our ever favoured word “Drink!”, you’ll race your opposing team down your line of comrades. The aim is to finish your filled mug one after another - be sure to sip quick and slap your next in line, but don’t you dare spill a drop!
"The Wall!"
New to this year’s Highland Games - ‘The Wall’ is a dangerous, half-fallen cobbled stone construction down a lane beyond Kirthaven’s courtyard. Most would note it down for repair work; but not Stormheart - no! It’s a challenge, cross the decrepit wall without falling and you’ll earn points for your team! Oh, one more thing, the other teams get to hurl large rocks and pebbles at you!
"Pink Belly!"
A game shared throughout the Wildhammer Clan to test both your hide and brawn. With this game, each participent will fill up a mug of their chosen mead or ale, the first person will place the filled mug on top of their head until balanced. They’ll then welcome a punch to their stomach from the rest of the participants involved. Not wanting to lurch or shift too much else they’ll spill the mug atop their head. The aim of ‘glory’ is to be able to take the most punches until the mug falls. Once failed the next participant shall place their mug atop his head and so on, so forth.
"The Boulder Toss!"
A game that’ll test your arm and your might! It doesn’t take long to understand, but a fair while to master; though we Wildhammer have never been all too keen on technique.
"The Great Barrel Ride!"
As dangerous as it sounds! In days of old each participant would’ve finished off their own keg, upon doing so be granted the right to participate! Each willing to participate will await at the top of the chosen hill, slope (or mountain). Upon the word “Go!” they’ll all mount their barrels and race to the bottom. Well, that’s the idea anyway…
"Tug o' War!"
That’s right, we’re to work as a team in this one! Show off your prowess alongside your kin and hold fast - stoic and un-moving to your opponents’ struggle! Grasp hold of the large double-knotted rope, align the ‘centre’ with a marker-stone. Upon the word “Go!” you’ll pull like you’re trying to steal a wagon of ale!
"Thumper's Bane!"
Taken from the head of ‘Thumper’, Thundermar’s infamous and temperamental ram. He boasted a staggering sized set of horns! Upon his death, the townsfolk claimed them for trophy and placed them upon a plaque - until Rekkr Stormheart snagged one. Believing it fitting that the boisterous beast was honoured in a more rowdy way. Filling it up with an absurd amount of ale of course! Seeing if anyone has the stones to see it all off in one go - or chunder trying! To this day, it’s been a challenging feat to finish Thumper’s Horn!
"Spitting!"
A crude tavern game invented by Grahda Stormheart. It entails two challengers to go at it with their gutter-trash talk in the hopes of being the “quickest” and most creative in insulting the other. The winner usually gets bought a drink, or whatever the wager may have been.
"The Ramshead!"
Two challengers are pitted against each other in a classic game of Ramshead! A travelling Bronzebeard named Hubran Ramshead once trundled up through our beloved Highlands, bringing with him many kegs of ale from the great breweries of Ironforge. But that wasn’t all, for he introduced the Wildhammers to a game they’ll not soon forget! A game blessed by the traveller and thus named accordingly…
It entails two opponents to face off against each other, putting their hands upon the others shoulders at an arms length. At the count-down, they rather spectacularly smash their foreheads into the others in hopes to send them promptly to the ground! A rather sophisticated game from the great halls of our cousins.
To be put in its purest form; collide your heads until one collapses to the floor!
"Wrestling!"
This one isn’t too hard to grasp! You’ll face off against your opponent, grappling and pinning the other into submission! These are displays of physical strength, not all-out brawls!
"Arm-Wrestling!"
A game as old as time, those that think they have arms of Titans and want to flaunt it? Well, ready yourself and let us sit down around a table and have it out.
"It's Six-Sippin'!"
It’s a simple game designed to deliver the unfortunate into a paraplegic mess. You’ll each take a six-sided dice, partnered with Thane Stormheart’s deadly ‘Fermented Goat’s Milk’ beverage. A true recipe for disaster - if you’re lucky!
"The Grim Mile!"
A challenging, brutal game of remorseless drinking, created amongst the many foul-mouthed patrons of the legendary ‘Grim Guzzler’. A drinking game so mighty, that it managed to creep out of the darkened halls of Shadowforge and into the drunken arsenal of Clan Wildhammer.
For each game, there will be potential points to win for your team - in hopes to become winners of this Highland Games!
Any further questions, please feel free to ask below or contact me elsewhere!
See you then!
Contact Details:
In-Game: Throrgàr
Discord: Wur890#7073
