_The Salty Seadog's Cup is now concluded, and after a long evening's mirthful chaos, a grease-stained Sabre click-clacks to her quarters in her festive blue high heels, wearily clutching a mug of rum for company.
The event drew quite a crowd, including Peltarch high-profile guests such as the lady Vlana Borodin, Senator Rath Ashald and well-known courtisan Rhyla Featherdown, but also more than a few Oscuran nobles, the latter seeming inspired for similar activities in their own city.
Fine entertainment was provided by Master Gaerielle of the bardic college, who started the contest off with a cheery song about the Lucky Ferret Inn. The Lucky Ferret's own inofficial cheer-leading squad consisting of working girls and the strange fellow known as "Banana Man" also did their best to raise already high spirits as the first event kicked off.
Let's Go Clubbin'! This cave-man inspired slugging match saw a lover's final, as Yana and Jay thumped each other soundly for the number one spot. Jay proved the ultimate cave man in the end, with Yana a good second and Far Scout Raul in third - all three rewarded with the Ferret's special prize, the "Boo-Boo Bone Necklace".
Next came a contest focusing more on skill than brute force - at least initially! Famed scallywag John Isle was the man to beat for this duelling contest, each competitor provided with a rapier with a dulled down tip, sparking with each hit scored. After a number of exciting and surprisingly even matches, John was finally bested by his crewmate Jay, who then soundly whopped all remaining competitors to take the first place in "Prick the Ponce". John claimed second place, and Raul ponced his way to third, all three rewarded with the Lucky Ferret's custom designed "Golden Toothpick", a miniature golden rapier.
Thirdly, and most eagerly awaited by some, was the Fish-Slapping Dance, in which all contestants were provided with a large, stout fish filled with grease, as well as water-proof black outfits. This contest was filled with the element of chance, as even one as sure-footed as Senria ended up planting her rear on the increasingly slippery floor. Black Sails own admiral Drelan Ashire stood his ground until the final, a three-way between himself, John Isle and Raul, the latter ending up keeping his balance the longest. All three were awarded with splendid trophy fish, grease-filled of course.
Last but not least came the Fancy Fishwife's Free for All, with a special and coveted prize to compete for, a rod donated by the house of Borodin, enchanted by the lady Vlana herself. In true Black Sails fashion, the many crewmembers competing took special delight in targetting their own, with Jay being a primary target initially. The last three standing were the slippery John Isle, admiral Ashire and Raul, the latter gaining victory after managing to freeze the usually strong-willed admiral with a spell.
Finally, with Jay and Raul having won an equal number of contests, a last match between the two settled once and for all who the Saltiest Seadog is. Jay took the title and the grand trophy: The Salty Seadog's Cup - a large, incredibly ugly gilded statue bearing a startling resemblance to a certain dwarven priestess of Umberlee. Just like the real thing, this trophy version is said to vent noxious fumes.._
//my thanks to all the players and DM's participating in the event, to my brain-storming co-horts Aeo and Wyvernywyn, and special kudos to DrD and Johant for keeping me from complete toolset trauma.. apologies for the delay in starting the event due to just those issues! :oops:
Hope everyone had a good time!
