paixaorpg | The Genie Golf Classic

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The Genie Golf Classic

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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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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First Hole: Joutenheim [K9]

Second Hole: [J9]

Third Hole: [J10]

Fourth Hole: [I10]

Fifth Hole: [G11]

Sixth Hole: Niflheim [G10]

Seventh Hole: [H8]

Eighth Hole: [G7]

Ninth Hole: Jogo da Crianca [G6]

Tenth Hole: City Hall [J7]