Plum Pudding // IHT Team Thread
Oct 23, 2016 5:47:44 GMT
Post by Minerva McGonagall on Oct 23, 2016 5:47:44 GMT
The Dirigible Plums - Jasmine Watson , @daphne , Bartholomew Caldeira , @liza , x2 NPC
As the majority of the school piled on to the lawn in the early afternoon, the three teams each headed to their own table at the front. Each was emblazoned with their team name, and this one was no different, with THE DIRIGIBLE PLUMS splashed across the front on lurid colour. On the lawn, there were large blankets and little fires spread out, and the table was no less cozy, with plump armchairs with blankets on them, a pile of HoneyDukes candy, and a number of large envelopes that appeared to be made of leaves.
Today's task was somewhat of a scavenger hunt, with a relay element to make the teams work together. Within each envelope was a riddle; when solved, the riddle would tell the team where to find an item that one of them would have to retrieve. The first team to work through all of their envelopes would win. The relay aspect was in the retrieval - if one teammate went back into the school to get an item, the next teammate could not be the same one. This would make the teams have to work together to solve things and to sprint around the castle looking for their items.
Once the teams settled, Minerva clapped her hands once for attention, rising from her armchair (she was too old to sit on the ground - she might not get up!) at the front to greet everyone. "Welcome," she called. "And welcome to our teams for this year's Tournament!"
She applauded lightly, and allowed the watchers to do the same before asking their attention once more. "Our first task involves quick thinking and teamwork to get the job done. Can our teams solve the riddles and retrieve what is required of them? We shall find out!" Minerva smiled at the lot of them. "You all know the rules, and I don't have to remind you of them. So, without further ado..." She turned to the teams and flourished her wand, causing sparks of all the House colours to fly in the air, "Let the first Quiz Challenge begin!"
The first envelope on the table was quickly grabbed and opened, the leaves crunching lightly under eager, nervous fingers. The riddle inside it read thus:
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Welcome to your first challenge!
Just for clarity's sake, to progress on to the next envelope, you need to solve the riddle and retrieve the object(s) that it requires. However, if you must retrieve more than one object, one student cannot do it all at once. You will need to have each student retrieve something.
As there are currently 4 students in the team and 2 NPCs, you may use the NPCs to help. You may not post twice in a row, or with an NPC, until 18 hours without your teammate posting. When the riddle has been completed, tag me and I will post the next envelope promptly!
Good luck!
As the majority of the school piled on to the lawn in the early afternoon, the three teams each headed to their own table at the front. Each was emblazoned with their team name, and this one was no different, with THE DIRIGIBLE PLUMS splashed across the front on lurid colour. On the lawn, there were large blankets and little fires spread out, and the table was no less cozy, with plump armchairs with blankets on them, a pile of HoneyDukes candy, and a number of large envelopes that appeared to be made of leaves.
Today's task was somewhat of a scavenger hunt, with a relay element to make the teams work together. Within each envelope was a riddle; when solved, the riddle would tell the team where to find an item that one of them would have to retrieve. The first team to work through all of their envelopes would win. The relay aspect was in the retrieval - if one teammate went back into the school to get an item, the next teammate could not be the same one. This would make the teams have to work together to solve things and to sprint around the castle looking for their items.
Once the teams settled, Minerva clapped her hands once for attention, rising from her armchair (she was too old to sit on the ground - she might not get up!) at the front to greet everyone. "Welcome," she called. "And welcome to our teams for this year's Tournament!"
She applauded lightly, and allowed the watchers to do the same before asking their attention once more. "Our first task involves quick thinking and teamwork to get the job done. Can our teams solve the riddles and retrieve what is required of them? We shall find out!" Minerva smiled at the lot of them. "You all know the rules, and I don't have to remind you of them. So, without further ado..." She turned to the teams and flourished her wand, causing sparks of all the House colours to fly in the air, "Let the first Quiz Challenge begin!"
The first envelope on the table was quickly grabbed and opened, the leaves crunching lightly under eager, nervous fingers. The riddle inside it read thus:
Take me and you giggle, maybe even dance - be careful, though, as you may sing whenever you get the chance. I'm not a charm, but still very cheerful (even if you're very blue - I'm quite the opposite, in fact, and will make you so too)! Retrieve two of my parts from their storage. You cannot retrieve both at once.
___________
Welcome to your first challenge!
Just for clarity's sake, to progress on to the next envelope, you need to solve the riddle and retrieve the object(s) that it requires. However, if you must retrieve more than one object, one student cannot do it all at once. You will need to have each student retrieve something.
As there are currently 4 students in the team and 2 NPCs, you may use the NPCs to help. You may not post twice in a row, or with an NPC, until 18 hours without your teammate posting. When the riddle has been completed, tag me and I will post the next envelope promptly!
Good luck!
