[OPEN] Let the races begin

[cyclicalitymods]

January 10th is a big day for anyone interested in the races. Or rather, interested in a little bit of gambling. Located in the Southern Water Tribe, the penguin sledding races are the place to make it big or lose everything! Races will be held from dawn until midnight with stalls selling food and souvenirs are set up around the event area. Everyone is free to take place in as many races as they want on one condition — they have to catch their own otter penguin, which might be a bigger challenge than actually sledding through the race track. They take this rule very seriously! Those who hire others to catch their otter penguins for them will be disqualified if they're caught. Just remember that this is the South Pole. The event area isn't around any residential areas, so bring warm gear when you hike to it in the cold.

There's fun in Republic City, too. It's snowing, at least, so a few otter penguins have been shipped in for racing around a smaller track. There's stalls set up in the city, too, selling knickknacks and Water Tribe cuisine. People are free to place their bets here as well, but any penguin sledder who's anybody is probably already in the Southern Water Tribe where the big fish are.

So there are options. People who have free time and money to travel can take a ship to the Southern Water Tribe to see what there is to offer. People who are short on time or money can stop by the penguin sledding arena for a few minutes to see what's up.

[ OOC: Feel free to include a variety of scenarios in your tag. It's an all-day event, so if you want to include scenarios for travel, otter penguin catching, sledding or just spectating. Whatever floats your boat! ]

Comments

Re: Penguin Races with Jin

[gainedacoupon]

[ Jin jumped back in surprise and gave him a big smile. ]

Wan! It's so good to see you! Aang was kind enough to offer rides, and I didn't want to miss a chance to be able to see something this exciting.

[raavashing]

I heard something like that had happened. Appa must have been exhausted after traveling so far. But I'm glad you made it out. I took a boat. It was fun. And so far, this whole event has been fun. It's been a long time since I visited the South Pole. It's changed so much.

[gainedacoupon]

This is my first time seeing the south pole. It's really beautiful!

[raavashing]

It is. If it wasn't so cold, it would be perfect. I mean, I don't mind the cold sometimes, but it's cold all the time.

Are you going to take part in the races?

[gainedacoupon]

No not me. I'm here to cheer on Aang and anyone else I know who might be racing. Aaand I might have been a little curious about the watertribe kind of food too.

[raavashing]

I've had some watertribe food in Republic City, but not a lot. The seaweed noodles are good. I have a little money, I could buy you something to eat, maybe? And then we could go watch the races together?

[gainedacoupon]

I-I don't want to spend your money on me like that. You need it too!

[raavashing]

Don't worry about me. Besides, I can afford this. The food isn't that expensive here.

[gainedacoupon]

You really don't mind?

[raavashing]

I don't. I promise.

[He grinned and tried to reassure her before taking a quick glance around.]

I think I saw a stall back that way... But if you have something in mind, you can definitely lead the way.