The Genie Golf Classic

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Character(s): Everyone who entered into the tournament.
Content: GOLF!
Setting: Starts at Joutenheim outside the city and works itself back in ending at City Hall.
Time: Week 8, Morning
Warnings: Watch for flying balls ;)

"Good morning and welcome to the first annual Genie Golf Classic. It’s a beautiful day just outside the city of Paixao here on the mysterious but equally as gorgeous island. Unfortunately due to legal purposes it is to remain unnamed for the time being so for those of you watching our live feed at home put the maps away and find yourself another vacation spot. I suggest Abu Dhabi, someone needs to bring Nermal back home.

The sun is out and it’s hitting you at total of seventy five degrease Fahrenheit. Wind’s coming at you at three miles an hour, just south east with a relative humidity of thirty percent. Whoo! Hope you brought your sunscreen kids, it’s gunna be a hot one. For those of you who forgot to bring a beverage we do have a stand set up at the checkpoint with both free food and drink. That’s gunna be the sixth hole, just outside the Niflheim gate. Get ‘em while they last. Back inside the domes it looks as though we might be seeing some thundershowers this afternoon with a high chance of belligerent Org. members. Do be careful out there and don’t hesitate to call if you run into any trouble.

Things are about to get underway. We ask that all golfers that haven’t already please report to the first hole for full registration to receive maps, clubs, and more. The game will be underway in a few moments from now. So far we can look forward to seeing such notable personalities out on the green today as President Naja Salaheem of the Salaheem Sentinels and Urd, Goddess of Love. We also have the Doctor accompanied by his lovely lady friends, Jecht, Ivan, and more! Who will you meet on the green today?

Here’s a reminder for all you out there that the winner of today’s game will be awarded our super awesome ultra fantastic secret grand prize. What is it? Win and find out!

Before we begin a quick reminder of the rules is in order. We have a lot of new players with us today so we want to do our best to help play the game as well as enjoy themselves. It also never hurts to refresh yourself. A complete but brief explanation of the rules of the game can be found at the first hole along with all the necessary course maps. To be very, very brief, your objective for today is to get your ball into all the holes on the course using your clubs in as few swings as possible. Count your clubs before you begin; you are only allowed a total of fourteen. Also, remember to play the ball as it lies. This is very important. Respect your opponents and practise good etiquette. Most importantly HAVE FUN!

As a closing note, I feel I need not remind anyone that there is no tolerance for endangering another player’s wellbeing. Anyone who does so will face very strict and harsh penalties by me. If you run into any trouble on the course today don’t hesitate to summon me by either the alarm found on your cart or golf bag. I have several scouts spread out across the course and will also be patrolling the area to ensure safety to all our players.

Right! Now with that all out of the way, get out there, have fun, and buy a souvenir t-shirt!"

[ooc: All maps and information are posted in the ooc here. If you have any questions feel free to ask them there. Also, here is a useful guide to golf that might come in handy for those who are not completely familiar with the game like myself.]

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First Hole: Joutenheim [K9]

[ttlynotblue.livejournal.com]

The two great giants greet all those lined up to enter the city at the gate, however those who leave the city will find two equally as tall giants greeting them as well. Unlike the other giants at the gate though, these bare two carefully chiselled nine irons. Where their clubs meet a long banner can be found reading ‘Genie Golf Classic’. For those who thought finding the Genie outside the Paixao would be difficult he had certainly gone out of his way to prove them wrong.

The djinn in question could be found seated at a table directly underneath the two stone giants. Maps of the course, score cards, guides to the game, pencils, and novelty t-shirts are scattered across the long table while two large open tents are found to both his left and right. They contain both golf carts for player’s convenience as well as hundreds of clubs at their fingertips.

Behind the tents the first hole can be found, its flag waves in the distance. The grass has been neatly trimmed here, though cut much closer at the green by the hole itself. When teeing off one might notice the sign sitting along the side reading ‘Caution: Watch for Lumen Crossing’. Hopefully none would feel need to play with anyone’s ball.

Re: First Hole: Joutenheim [K9]

[tenshinomakai.livejournal.com]

Urd could be heard before she could be seen, humming a jaunty tune. She appeared out of nowhere some feet away from Genie's table, as if plummeting straight down from the sky, but as per usual, she floated gracefully off the ground instead of crashing into it.

The goddess had definitely dressed down for the occassion, sporting baggy, low-riding jeans and a midriff baring faded t-shirt that was a little too tight to be decent. Even her hair was up in a ponytail, which was now bouncing with her energetic waving. "Ah! Genie!"

She floated closer, bare feet touching the grass as she perused the table's contents. "Wow, you really went all out, didn't you?" she chuckled. With a wink at the djinn, she snapped her fingers, the faded design stretched on her shirt changing to match the shirts on the table.

[paixaonpcs.livejournal.com]

Keeping up appearances seemed like a wise idea, especially given that the event was open to citizens as well. Although, it wasn't as though anyone would recognize her; she hardly left City Hall these days. It was far too overcomplicated of a procedure, after all.

Rosemary wasn't entirely sure of the game itself, but she was not against learning. She finds herself not far from the exceptionally bubbly woman, wondering who she may have been. Perhaps she would be a good one to follow through this event? If the woman didn't mind, of course.

"Excuse me," Rosemary says as she approached the woman, "do you know a lot regarding this game? It isn't something we've seen in Paixao before."

Re: First Hole: Joutenheim [K9]

[ttlynotblue.livejournal.com]

Well, Urd was certainly wearing quite the ensemble. Genie couldn't help but stare at the goddess for a moment when she appeared, eyes following her from her feet up to observe her entire outfit. It certainly was a change from her more formal wear… at least, a little. Of course, the djinn would never mention the rather big similarities, instead he pushed such thoughts away as quickly as they had appeared.

Realizing he had been staring he smiled in return to her enthusiastic greeting and waved in return with a laugh. “Glad you could make it out, Urd! Hoping to win that super awesome ultra fantastic secret grand prize, hm? Let me tell you, there’s some tough competition out there. Hope you’ve been working on that swing of yours.” He shared a wink with the woman at this, shortly followed by another laugh at her comment. “I can’t help myself. Besides, if you’re going to pull something like this you’ve either got to go all the way or not do it at all.”

“Now, to officially enter into the competition I’ll need you to fill out this form that just includes your name and signature signifying that you’ve read all the information on it regarding the rules and safety. You don’t have your own set of clubs with you, do you? I’m willing to lend you a set if you don’t along with your own golf cart.”

Re: First Hole: Joutenheim [K9]

[amthebadwolf.livejournal.com]

((...I donno if Donna is joining them or not :O Donna is \o/ And I think Tanaka was possibly gonna join them at some point, too, possibly..))

Rose was pleased that they at least managed to get the Doctor out of the TARDIS, and they were pretty determined in getting him to play, too. How was he to resist his own daughter and two companions? He couldn't be that stubborn. ...okay maybe he could, but this was being hosted by the Genie. The Doctor couldn't deny that. She didn't even know if they met yet.

She claps at Genie's speech, then moves to pick up the stuff that they'll need for the game.

Re: First Hole: Joutenheim [K9]

[ttlynotblue.livejournal.com]

“Thank you, thank you! You’re too kind. I should really be thanking you for coming out though. This whole thing wouldn’t be possible without folks like you.” The genie smiled at this, pulling himself back into his seat in hopes of containing himself. The entire event had excited him a great deal. He couldn’t wait to get out play himself, especially with all the faces he had met so far. The djinn laughed at the thought.

“It’s great to see you again, Rose.” Genie said, offering the girl a clipboard and pencil over the table. “I hope all has been well. Things have been pretty rough in the city lately. Now, I’ll just need you to fill out this form; your name and signature signifying that you’ve read everything regarding the rules and safety of this event. Will you need to borrow a set of clubs or golf cart?

[a-spikyfriend.livejournal.com]

Competition was always where certain stars could shine. Naja was always looking for potential 'allies' and new pawns. Perhaps, here, maybe she could find someone else to pluck up and make use of... alongside Sara, of course. She grins, observing the sky and the other participants gathering around.

Her Sentinel better show up. Naja would need someone to drive the cart; like hell she was going to do it. And of course the other would handle the clubs as well... perhaps explain the game some... Yes. That seemed about right.

Naja chuckles to herself, tapping her mace against a shoulder. It would be interesting to see how this day played out...

[ttlynotblue.livejournal.com]

How curious. This was someone Genie had certainly never met before, though he was fairly certain he had seen the feline over the journals at least a few times. She looked like quite the interesting character, though he was in no position to stare in wonder. He recalled seeing similar species before (Mithra if his memory served him correctly) – as well as the fact that it would be rude to stare. He smiled at Naja when hearing her chuckle, but quickly stopped when noting the menacing mace resting against her shoulder. Oh no, something like that certainly would not do.

Flying from the table, he approached the woman from behind, his hand reaching for mace. “I’m sorry,” the djinn spoke up. “But I’m going to confiscate that. No weapons are allowed on the course to ensure the safety of other players. You may have no interest in using it but it still serves a potential danger to others.”

Re: First Hole: Joutenheim [K9]

[lyricalsummons.livejournal.com]

Lenne danced lightly up to Genie's table with a friendly wave and a smile, entirely unsure what exactly she'd be getting herself into. But, hey! It had to be less painful than trying to rescue a girl from Hades, eh? Besides, any excuse was a good one to get out in the sun.

She browsed the various items on the desk, while eyeing the golf carts somewhat wearily. She was starting to get the general concept of the game from her perusing, and claimed a pencil and a couple score cards for herself. The t-shirts were rather tempting, too.

She looked around as a few others started to arrive, wondering if she would see anyone she recognized. A little friendly competition would make it that much more fun.

Re: First Hole: Joutenheim [K9]

[sparkplasma.livejournal.com]

Ivan hadn't actually intended to come to the golf match; he really didn't know anything about the game, and in the absence of a reminder he'd quite forgotten it was even taking place. It was just by chance that he'd decided to come to Joutenheim today, with the intent of helping out any newcomers who happened to pass through the gate.

Thus, he found the event with little difficulty (thanks to a certain blue crier) but rather a lot of surprise. He remembered the announcement, belatedly, and to a lesser extent what one was supposed to do there, but he wasn't sure he'd expected anything to come of it. Obviously, it had. He even thought he heard his name mentioned, but by the time he got close enough to the gate, it had passed and there was no way to be sure.

What was most surprising was the fact it was taking place outside the domes. For all the time he'd been here, Ivan had never actually set foot outside them. He'd always had the impression it was even more dangerous than the inside. Where he'd gotten that impression was impossible to say, but it held him in for a bit longer, hemming and hawing until his curiosity at last got the better of him. And even then he didn't leave, so much as snuck quietly past and hoped no one was looking.

He was only marginally less uncomfortable approaching the table where Genie sat, and glanced over his shoulder once before he got there. "Is this the, uh..." he trailed off.

Re: First Hole: Joutenheim [K9]

[finalfayth.livejournal.com]

“Make way for the champ!” Jecht bellowed, his arms above his head as though he was accepting cheers from a crowd. He arrived promptly at the first hole, raring to go. Without having been able to play blitzball in – god knows how long, he was chimping at the bit to work off some of his excess energy. Of course, sticking it to Hades had helped, but he still craved that sense of victory that you only got from winning a game. Truth be told, he didn’t know too much about this whole ‘golf’ schpeil, but if it was about sports, he was sure that he was going to come out on top.

“All right!” he called as he approached. “They tell me I need some clubs!” he announced. He had already taken the liberty to read up on the rules of the game, thanks to the information provided. Get the ball in the hole? No problem. His accuracy was great. Of course, he wasn’t sure how good it would be across such vast distances as the holes were, but he was sure that it would work out. They didn’t call him sublimely magnificent for nothing, you know. Nevermind that he came up with the name himself…

“First place is as good as mine!”

Re: First Hole: Joutenheim [K9]

[a-sinful-rose.livejournal.com]

Rozalin couldn't help but be curious of the rather large event. All her attempts to find Adell had turned up dry. The fact she was stuck here alone was starting to sink in for the young woman. That and the fact she had really nothing to do.

She wasn't sure what exactly 'golf' was, but with nothing to do she'd decided to at least have a look. Of course, she wasn't exactly any less confused about it. Metal sticks and small balls? It was all a bit of a loss to her.

The notion of possibly even trying to play hadn't crossed her mind. It wasn't exactly 'her style' to quote her missing companion. It was, however, at least something to look at other than her lonely hotel room.

Second Hole: [J9]

[ttlynotblue.livejournal.com]

There is nothing particularly special about this hole other than the sign posted just where one would tee off. It warns players of the upcoming curve at this hole if they had not referred to their map already.

Re: Second Hole: [J9]

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Ahead of the pack, Urd pulled up to the next tee off point. With the same amount of eager energy she displayed at the last hole, the goddess hopped out of the cart. Standing with her hands on her hips, she stared the hole down, an arrogant smirk on her face. A curve? No problem. She tossed her head back, her voluminous ponytail swinging and summoned another club in her hands.

The ball appeared on the tee and Urd bent over a bit, scowling slightly in concentration. She swung the club back and forward, stopping just in front of the ball each time before finally hitting it. The ball sailed in the air in a hard left, going diagonally across the green and landing way past the hole.

"Tch..." Urd muttered, a hand on her hip. Shrugging, she flew to the ball and began the arduous task of trying to get the ball into the hole...the first shot was too powerful and it sailed past the hole in the other direction. The next was a short putt that landed the ball barely closer. Another too-strong shot and the ball rolled past the hole.

Urd was now completely flustered. Shouting a few choice curses, she held her hand palm up towards the sky. Thunder boomed across the sky and lightening cracked down to the ground, melting the nearby flag pole slightly and causing the ball to jump up...and land into the hole.

She blinked, arm still stretched up above her head.

Re: Second Hole: [J9]

[a-spikyfriend.livejournal.com]

By the time Naja had gotten to the second hole, she was a bit more fiery than before. She hated when people disappeared on her! How rude! And it didn't help that her performance on the first hole was hardly splendid... It ended with a few angry swishes of the golf club (which had taken to rest at a shoulder much as her Morgenstern had done previously).

She may have been making progress with learning the game... but it was more frustrating than anything, and at the moment she was wishing she was a Black Mage so she could nuke a hole in the ground.

Maybe she should have invited the tarutaru along.

No. Bad idea.

Finally, she swept her eyes over the area, made sure no one was watching, then with a grin, nudged her ball along with a foot and guided it into the hole. "Ha! I'll show this rrrotten game."

Third Hole: [J10]

[ttlynotblue.livejournal.com]

Like the last one, this hole also has a sign warning players of the upcoming curve. It also has an escalated container full of spare tees for those who may have already broken or lost all their own at the first hole.

[tenshinomakai.livejournal.com]

Urd's cart sped along the green, the nearby river glittering in the sunlight. She was a speed demon in the cart, hair streaming wildly behind her, both hands gripping the wheel tightly. As the nearby hole came into view, she turned sharply, drifting on the grass unnaturally as if it were ice. Before the cart even fully stopped, she was out, her golf bag over her shoulder.

She glanced behind her, searching out the familiar blue of her magical rival and, seeing nothing, turned around and headed to the tee, excitement and determination lighting her eyes.

Fourth Hole: [I10]

[ttlynotblue.livejournal.com]

Yet another hole with a significantly large curve. Were the Genie there he would apologize, especially for the hole about to come. Like the others it too has a sign indicating the curve. However, it also has a rather unusual row of brightly painted birdhouses sitting along the side of the green. Each appears similar to some of the buildings inside the city. Birdseed is seen scattered all around them yet not one bird appears to be in sight.

[ttlynotblue.livejournal.com]

Urd couldn’t possibly have expected him to play under such conditions… Could she? The genie thought about it briefly, drawing to a conclusion he was less than pleased with: yes. Yes, she would. Surely under similar circumstances he would feel the same though, would he not? He gripped the steering wheel to his cart tightly, irritably awaiting the goddess to arrive at the hole. She was going to win this match with ease; at this point the djinn could only play worse. He knew it, she knew it, everyone knew it.

“It just had to be golf.” He grumbled after pulling himself out of his cart and managed to drag both his bag and himself onto the green. “What was wrong with ultimate Frisbee or cup stacking? Those are both fun. Those are both sports. Why did I pick golf, why?!”

Fifth Hole: [G11]

[ttlynotblue.livejournal.com]

A tight ninety degree angle awaits golfers here. This particular sign explains such in large bold text, the bright red text bound to catch the attention of even the least observant of individuals. No explanation is provided as to why this hole has such a drastic and unusual curve.

Sixth Hole: Niflheim [G10]

[ttlynotblue.livejournal.com]

After playing the first five holes, sun steadily on your shoulders, a nice refreshing beverage is heaven to most. Just outside the Niflheim gates a large shade canopy is found set up with a long table full of cold refreshments and healthy snacks beneath it. Near the end of the table a pan of homemade brownies is found looking incredibly tempting to those who pass it, though very out of place with the rest of the food. Numerous picnic tables lay scattered beneath a neighbouring tent. Cutlery, napkins and paper cups are found there. Pencils, scorecards, maps, and everything else that had been offered at the first hole could also be found there on another table too.

The hole itself is long but certainly easier than the last four. It is beautifully decorated in silver ice to look similar to the gate itself. Thankfully the ground is not covered in a sheet of ice as well or it may be considered a hazard to many players.

Seventh Hole: [H8]

[ttlynotblue.livejournal.com]

A certainly friendlier looking hole awaits rejuvenated players here. An advertisement for the local Cafe Ersesat is seen in the background. The wide vacant area attracts little citizens, though there are the odd few that pass by and observe the golfers. Not to worry, their interest is only sustained for so long before they carry on their way again.

Eighth Hole: [G7]

[ttlynotblue.livejournal.com]

Return of the curve – or is it the revenge? Either way it’s back. A familiar sign is posted reminding players of the curve while also assuring them it is the last of them. More pencils and tees are found in small tins here as well for the players taking.

Ninth Hole: Jogo da Crianca [G6]

[ttlynotblue.livejournal.com]

Though the hole may be boring, Jogo da Crianca Park is absolutely gorgeous. Thanks to the change in weather many citizens can be seen passing through the area.

Tenth Hole: City Hall [J7]

[ttlynotblue.livejournal.com]

Before the infamous sea of thorns a large sign is posted with a large arrow pointing upward. When one follows the arrow they will notice a bright red flag poking out of the thorns. Another sign beside the large arrow instructs the player to aim through the thorns and for the flag. Their ball is considered ‘sunk’ at the sound of broken glass or any notable property damage. The rest of the sign thanks all participants of the Genie Golf Classic and asks that they distribute their score cards at the tent located just behind City Hall. It also asks that all golf carts and clubs be returned there as well. The grand winner of the tournament will be announced the following week.