General => Community Events => Topic started by: Gis on January 14, 2011, 02:29:22
Title: WJT - Parade (and general thread)
Post by: Gis on January 14, 2011, 02:29:22
It’s a beautiful day in Winterhaven, ever since this morning people have been gathering in front of the city gates where the field has been prepared for the much anticipated Jousting Tournament.
When the afternoon is halfway, slowly some of the officials of Winterhaven come out of the gates and take place on one of the three special pavilions that have been erected. When these people have found their place, the town Herald as well is the Royal Herald come out and announce the visiting royals, who then find their way to their appointed seats. Finally the royal family comes out of the city, much cheering and loud applause follows them. A special platform has been erected for The King where he has a perfect view of the jousting. On the platform he is flanked by the Crystal Guard and Vanidel Borgstrom, the bard of Winterhaven.
To his left (right for the viewer) is Aun Kerac, King of Rutileo. Last time he visited Winterhaven he was still a lot younger, but the people still remember him and his companions for the many good deeds they did in the region. The family of King Darnald sits to the left of King Aun, first Queen Roselinde, then her sister Queen Violet of Belathre, followed by Prince Tom and Princess Silvy. Queen Violet was supposed to sit in the chair next to her husband, King Leopold of Belathre, but Prince Tom was so insistent to sit next to his favorite aunt that this arrangement was made. As King Leopold had many matters of state to discuss with several of the heads of state present at the tournament this was an acceptable solution.
In the pavilion to the right of King Darnald are, Baron Arnold of Fallcrest, Sir Alarch and Suldy, an anonymous ambassador of an eastern empire and King Leopold. The relationship with Baron Arnold are very tense as he rules Fallcrest with an iron fist. However he demanded a seat of honour as the King had waived all arguments for the duration of the Jousting Tournament.
In the pavilion across the jousting area sit from left to right: Rinald, the city treasurer, Lady Eilaga the Swift, a close friend of Valthrun the prescient who sits next to her. Next to him sits King Keavak the Just Ruler of Gyrtan, Lady Eilaga is his adviser, so when Valthrun told her about the Tournament she asked the king if she could come. The king agreed and he himself decided to join with his kids, who sit behind him. Next to King Keavak sits Grandmaster Theodoric.
Behind Grandmaster Theodoric sits, Crown Prince Leonan of Gyrtan, flanked by his sister Princess Fhaella. Mayor Paelik specifically wanted to sit on the backrow because he felt he would have a better overview there and also sit next to Sir Carl brother to Sir Richard who will be participating in the Jousting Tournament. Finally we have Kialto the town crier.
While everyone was taking their places the Royal Herald and City Herald are accompanied by Yeoman Hank of Salish on the roof of the viewing tent straight across from the city gate. When they get a signal to signify everyone has found their seats they sound their trumpets! As everyone goes quite the King rises from his throne
“Ladies and Gentleman, thank you all for coming here today. Because of Winterhaven’s 100th birthday we will hold, as you all well know, a Jousting Tournament! For this tournament the best 32 knights from around the globe have gathered here and will be introduced to you in a parade today. Tonight we will have a big party and tomorrow the actually jousting will start. The jouster randomly drew a number and they will come out in that order. Every for subsequent jousters, will form a Group in the tournament. So let the games begin!” With that he points to the Winterhaven’s Main Gate.
Slowly the gate opens and the first knights are seen. The heralds start again with their trumpets. (http://i1033.photobucket.com/albums/a415/gorraxpb/Winterhaven%20Jousting%20Tournament/parade2/parade202.jpg)
Title: Re: WJT - Parade (and general thread)
Post by: Gis on January 14, 2011, 02:30:27
The Royal Herald announces: “We will start with Group A. The first participant of the jousting tournament: Sir Christoph” (clong)
Sir Atreu Anon of the House Laplamis and his assistant Yrond (BlackPearl2006) (http://www.playmofriends.com/forum/index.php?topic=6738.msg105672;topicseen#msg105672)
As Sir Atreu is announced, his companions feel proud, Goran the druid, Lady Stafanie an accomplished Wizard and Andrew, the martial leader of their community.
Sir Sigismund of Sweetwater, Lord of Castle Slurpy, ruler of Pile of Concrete Edging Bricks, accompanied by his squire Sam (Martin Milner) (http://www.playmofriends.com/forum/index.php?topic=5834.msg92664#msg92664)
As the following participant comes through the gate the crowd starts a cheering long and loud. Finally the herald is able to raise his voice enough to make himself heard: “Crown prince Tobias of Winterhaven!” With that the crowd roars again and it takes many a moment before they settle down.
Sir Enök del Edén, knight of Argenland, who only arrived at the last moment after a challenging voyage across the seas on the Oscuro. (Tonguello) (http://www.playmofriends.com/forum/index.php?topic=6346.75)
(http://i1033.photobucket.com/albums/a415/gorraxpb/Winterhaven%20Jousting%20Tournament/parade2/parade220.jpg) Sir William Blackhurst, formerly of Soggy Bottom. Champion jouster and cousin to Sir Enök. (Bill Blackhurst)
"Red Eye" the Metal Dragon Warrior (Shirona33) (http://i1033.photobucket.com/albums/a415/gorraxpb/Winterhaven%20Jousting%20Tournament/parade2/parade229.jpg)
Title: Re: WJT - Parade (and general thread)
Post by: Gis on January 14, 2011, 02:38:16
Group F
As the following participants is announced the crowd goes wild and everyone needs to stop for 2 minutes before life returns to normal.
Here is our own pride and joy. Defender of Winterhaven, Sir Merriadoc
All of a sudden a different voice, that of Yeoman Hank, announces: Sir Bartholomew of Salish and his squire Albert. (Tiermann) (http://www.playmofriends.com/forum/index.php?topic=5780.msg84476#msg84476)
Title: Re: WJT - Parade (and general thread)
Post by: Gis on January 14, 2011, 02:38:53
Group G
Sir Fergus McAngus, Earl of Barnhourrie, the son of Angus, lord of Galloway and brother of Archibold the Brave. (skypurr) (http://www.playmofriends.com/forum/index.php?topic=6769.0)
As Sir Enök passes by the Royal Pavillion, Princess Silvy gets up and motions for him to stop. Shyly she ties her shawl on his lance and quickly gets seated again. (http://i1033.photobucket.com/albums/a415/gorraxpb/Winterhaven%20Jousting%20Tournament/parade2/parade246.jpg)
Sir Enök is very proud and holds his lands and banner higher than before. He is radiating an energy that will surely bring him some victories. Let’s hope that energy is still there tomorrow.
The King stands again: “Citizens, in front of the guard tower a gigantic scoreboard has been put up. Here you can already see which matches will be played tomorrow! Please have a great feast tonight and I am sure I will see you all in the morrow! “
(http://i1033.photobucket.com/albums/a415/gorraxpb/Winterhaven%20Jousting%20Tournament/parade2/parade248.jpg) --- Please turn back in at the latest Sunday as I will try and get the first round action online as soon as I can (but I am traveling as well)
Title: Re: WJT - Parade (and general thread)
Post by: Playmoholics on January 14, 2011, 03:22:25
Wow :omg:This is epic. Can't help but feel a little jealous! Thanks for your awesome pics!
Title: Re: WJT - Parade (and general thread)
Post by: Clong on January 14, 2011, 05:02:28
this is so cool 8-)
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Post by: Martin Milner on January 14, 2011, 05:24:27
Wow and wow! \it all looks fantastic, and I know what a lot of work it is to set up such an event and so many figures.
This is already epic!
Title: Re: WJT - Parade (and general thread)
Post by: bonniebeth on January 14, 2011, 05:35:09
This is so exciting! :yippee: Great job so far, Gis. Wow, you've been working hard on all this!
Title: Re: WJT - Parade (and general thread)
Post by: BlackPearl2006 on January 14, 2011, 06:17:04
I'm excited, Gis! this is Epic! Very awesome! I love the pics and the whole setup! I can feel a buzz in the air! Very real and fun! Can't wait to see it progress!
Title: Re: WJT - Parade (and general thread)
Post by: Wolf Knight on January 14, 2011, 08:22:21
More than exciting!!! This is magnificently superb!!! :omg: :omg: :omg: :omg: :omg: Gis you have surpassed yourself!!! :wow: :wow: :wow: :wow: :wow: :wow: Its even more exciting knowing that this is a playmofriends jousting tournament!!! :high5: Can't wait to see the tournament itself!!!
and btw, I love Sir Baldthar's banner :lens: I'll contact Arnaud to get some of these!!! ;D
Title: Re: WJT - Parade (and general thread)
Post by: cowabounga on January 14, 2011, 08:28:36
:woohoo:
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Post by: kaethe on January 14, 2011, 08:29:56
gis this is soooooo exciting, the knights look so grand, their squires so proud. i love all of the little details you have worked into your presentation. i know nothing about the rules of the joust, (ok, i confess i read it, but very quickly) and i can hardly wait to see your tales unfold. i never knew you could feel so much excitement through a laptop screen! kaeth
Title: Re: WJT - Parade (and general thread)
Post by: shirona33 on January 14, 2011, 09:44:54
:woohoo: :woohoo:
:wow: :wow: :wow:
Title: Re: WJT - Parade (and general thread)
Post by: flatcat on January 14, 2011, 10:24:59
Gis, this is just sooooooooo awesome!!!! :o :o :o
I'm so excited! :apple:
Damo :)
Title: Re: WJT - Parade (and general thread)
Post by: tonguello on January 14, 2011, 11:36:13
:love: :love: :love: :love: :love: as everyone else said! this is EPIC!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! everything is great Gis! I can't imagine the amount of work you had here! The set up and all the clickies you have is awesome! Enok is so happy right now!!! :lol: :lol: :lol:
Title: Re: WJT - Parade (and general thread)
Post by: Ronastoo on January 14, 2011, 11:44:12
This is AMAZING, Gis. You did a wonderful photo story to start out the tournament. No wonder you were working on it for hours and hours. JustFred looks lovely wearing his flowers. Thank you! ;D
Title: Re: WJT - Parade (and general thread)
Post by: WarriorOfToys on January 14, 2011, 15:43:11
I sit back in my stand, and smile as the champion of our realm Etir saddles forth. I stop him quickly and say to him,
"Fail us not, though I would'st put my life on your blade. Know you I would be out there were it not for my leg..." I glance quickly at my leg which had been shattered by a mace in a recent battle between rebels. "So," I say turning back to Lord Etir, "You fight as I. Do well by my name."
My knight turns to me and bows his head. "I shall your Grace." (Your Grace is how Kings were refereed to before Henry the 8th)
I nod, satisfied that Etir shall bring honor, if not victory to the field of combat. A man of few words, Lord Etir pushes his horse forward and leaves with the rest of the knights.
(I will get my story fore these guys out today, if not tomorrow Gis! :wave: )
Title: Re: WJT - Parade (and general thread)
Post by: basilsdad on January 14, 2011, 16:37:32
This is thrilling, Gis! The work you have done is super. Can not wait for the continuance! :love:
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Post by: Tiermann on January 14, 2011, 17:06:58
Extraordinary
Title: Re: WJT - Parade (and general thread)
Post by: el jefe on January 14, 2011, 17:13:50
Wow, wow, wow! I'm not sure epic is an adequate word for this! It really is exciting. Seeing all the knights enter is sooo sweet!! Gis-you are the man for putting this together. I really like the scoreboard too!! You've really created a sense of suspense and drama here, great work. Really, I can't say enough. Good luck to everyone. Imagine how cool it's going to be once the matches start. 8} 8}
Title: Re: WJT - Parade (and general thread)
Post by: playmofire on January 14, 2011, 19:37:06
This surely must go down as THE presentation of a story in Playmobil history. It is an epic - you can hear the crowds roar and cheer, you get tingles running up your back, the excitement is palpable! You are a genius, Gis!
Title: Re: WJT - Parade (and general thread)
Post by: WarriorOfToys on January 14, 2011, 19:41:09
Sorry, I realized I forgot something crucial while writing my other reply... ::) Forgetful me...
THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR THIS GIS!!!
This is really great, superb job! I never expected anything like this. :omg: One day when I have a large enough collection (and space) The Kingdom of Rutileo will host the Tournament. :)
THANK YOU! :wow: :wow: :clap:
Title: Re: WJT - Parade (and general thread)
Post by: BlackPearl2006 on January 14, 2011, 20:40:15
I wanna shot at that hankerchief....and its owner, hehe :love:
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Post by: tonguello on January 14, 2011, 20:41:40
Title: Re: WJT - Parade (and general thread)
Post by: Skywalker on January 14, 2011, 22:22:17
this is awesome ! so much work...wow. i remember reading about the tournament when i came to playmofriends...next time i will participate for sure.
Title: Re: WJT - Parade (and general thread)
Post by: skypurr on January 14, 2011, 23:43:39
Wow! This is superb, :wow: Thank you for all your hard work Gis :thanks: I was on the edge of my seat waiting for my knight to appear - he looks wonderful! :inlove: I'm hoping to finish his story this weekend, work got in the way this week! :-[ (hope he isn't sent home before then!)
Prince Tom manages to sneak his lance on the inside of Sir Merriadoc’s shield and scores a body hit. With that the opening match is finished and they ride up to the King's Throne!
The King then loudly proclaims, with this I declare that the Jousting Tournament has officially started!
Title: Re: WJT - Parade (and general thread)
Post by: Gis on January 17, 2011, 01:17:31
Due to a plane delay I am later with posting pictures as well as the fact that I didnt have time to take the single elimination pictures. I will post group matches Tuesday and Thursday night and then move to the Single Elimination during the weekend.
Apologies for the hold up.
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After all the matches for the day are done. The scoreboard is changed so that all the matches for the following day are clearly seen!
Title: Re: WJT - Parade (and general thread)
Post by: Gis on January 17, 2011, 15:54:04
I want to thank you all for your VERY encouraging comments! I will do a big thank you post when everything is said and done but for now I will not comment on every individual post. I hope you understand.
Thank you all so much for your support!!
Title: Re: WJT - Parade (and general thread)
Post by: bonniebeth on January 17, 2011, 15:55:57
I understand completely! I'm amazed how you can possibly find time for all this as it is!
Title: Re: WJT - Parade (and general thread)
Post by: Gis on January 18, 2011, 23:34:29
After all the matches for the day are done. The scoreboard is changed so that all the matches for the following day are clearly seen!
Title: Re: WJT - Parade (and general thread)
Post by: Gis on January 20, 2011, 17:39:50
OK people, the preliminary rounds are done. I will not have computer access for the next couple of hours but tune in to this space for the announcement of the match ups in the round of 16 later today!
The actual match pictures/results will be posted Saturday!
Title: Re: WJT - Parade (and general thread)
Post by: Gis on January 20, 2011, 21:37:02
Here is an overview of the first round of elimination matches!!
Title: Re: WJT - Parade (and general thread)
Post by: Martin Milner on January 21, 2011, 02:21:09
With Sir Sigismund likely to get knocked on his keester in the next round, I'd just like to say thanks again to Gis for putting in 99% of the effort in designing, organising, photographing, running, and frankly BEING this Tournament, to the 1% combined required from the rest of us.
Phew, I'm exhausted just keeping up with the latest results!
Title: Re: WJT - Parade (and general thread)
Post by: Tiermann on January 21, 2011, 02:26:17
I totally agree that Gis is doing a tremendous job. The play by play in the matches is top notch stuff.
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Post by: racerx on January 21, 2011, 02:39:33
I can't even guarantee enough time to roll my own dice. Much props to Gis to organizing this enormous undertaking.
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Post by: Justindo on January 21, 2011, 07:05:00
I'm late posting, but I'm amazed with what Gis has accomplished! This tournament is awesome in both its ambition and its execution! From the excellent closeup photography and blow by blow narration of the joust to the beautiful setting with its magnificent scenery, castle, and spectators, I'm in awe and truly impressed. Thank you, Gis! :wow: :wow: :wow: :wow: :wow: :wow: :wow:
Title: Re: WJT - Parade (and general thread)
Post by: Gis on January 21, 2011, 21:37:05
Evenings in Winterhaven have been very busy. The Jousting tournament has really brought a lot of life to the city.
Now that the first round is over some of the eliminated combatants can be found drinking a beer in the Mug & Swords.
Sir William, Sir Enök and Sir Cecil are enjoying the nice local beer, going over their matches and who they think will win the tournament. Then a messenger arrives.
Sir Enök, I have two messages for you. Please get back to them shortly; people are eagerly awaiting your answers.
Activity is all around town, but this meeting must have also been something very special. Vanidel was clearly searching for someone and lit up when he saw Sir Fergus. Unfortunately no one was able to hear what they were discussing.
The atmosphere in Winterhaven is great and people are eagerly looking forward to the continuation of the tournament.
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I will post the pictures/results of the first eight single elimination matches tomorrow night.
Title: Re: WJT - Parade (and general thread)
Post by: WarriorOfToys on January 22, 2011, 04:49:03
What about a feast? 8} You got a celebratory feast/feasts planned? ;D These side stories are all really cool! :)
Title: Re: WJT - Parade (and general thread)
Post by: Gis on January 22, 2011, 09:53:38
There will be a general feast in Winterhaven after the event is done. But I will just show pictures of the Royal Banquet held at the same time. Still have to shoot so many pictures that I am afraid I will need to postpone that too next week though.
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Post by: tonguello on January 22, 2011, 11:22:58
Don't worry Gis we understand. Beside it is better to do things slowly good rather than fastly wrong :love:
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Post by: Gis on January 22, 2011, 20:48:32
Title: Re: WJT - Parade (and general thread)
Post by: shirona33 on January 22, 2011, 20:54:31
:wow: :wow: :wow: It's really great, what you show us, Gis! :wow:
:hmm: Now I go against the Sarrazin, ähm Saracen? :lol: ;)
Title: Re: WJT - Parade (and general thread)
Post by: Gis on January 23, 2011, 21:26:19
Been a busy Sunday, pictures are taken but will post matches tomorrow...please be a bit more patient...I have a couple of surprises up my sleeve this week (I hope)
Title: Re: WJT - Parade (and general thread)
Post by: Giorginetto on January 23, 2011, 21:47:17
Awesome Sir Gis, simply awesome love every part of all this !! ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: WJT - Parade (and general thread)
Post by: playmofire on January 23, 2011, 21:57:25
Wow, Gis, you're really spoiling us with all this, so a BIG THANK YOU!
(Btw, we'll sort out the refund for you when you're less busy.)
Title: Re: WJT - Parade (and general thread)
Post by: Gis on January 25, 2011, 01:02:23
With the Quarter Final action over we have our top 4 contenders.
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Post by: Ali Baba on January 26, 2011, 23:12:09
Just reading this now. Haven't been on the forum for a while. This is really great. I enjoyed it very very much!
Title: Re: WJT - Parade (and general thread)
Post by: Gis on January 30, 2011, 22:44:33
Lots of stuff happening outside of the playmo world this weekend. So I didnt have time to set the stage for the Banquet :-(
So the final installment of the WJT will be next weekend...my apologies...
It does give more time to do information gathering :-)
Title: Re: WJT - Parade (and general thread)
Post by: Bill Blackhurst on January 30, 2011, 23:44:05
Thank you for the info, Gis! I'm finding myself looking for your excellent continuing episodes, & if they're missing, I feel like I've missed a favorite weekly TV show :yup:! Thank you for your great efforts in this spectacular project :thanks:!
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Post by: bonniebeth on January 31, 2011, 01:17:09
We totally understand! There is life outside of playmobil. Sometimes. :D We'll look forward to it next weekend!
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Post by: flatcat on January 31, 2011, 01:19:32