«Battle Writing Tournament» The Dragon Games ~ Meet the winners!

[Lady Vulpix]

Established in generations past, the Dragon Games are a series of battles and events that are used to promote training and using pokemon in times of relative peace in the country of Ulthuan. The realm of Caledor is where the games originated, although this time they will be held on a massive floating platform which will travel throughout Ulthuan. The location of the arena will be announced prior to each round.

This is the third time the Dragon Games will be hosted by the Dragon Tamers, making it the most popular Pokemon battling tournament since the organization was created (other similar tournaments have been the Eagle, Griffon, Sphinx, Oracle, Pegasus and Unicorn Games).

Tournament mechanics:

Every trainer may enter one Adopted Pokemon into the tournament. There will be either 2 or 3 main rounds (depending on the number of participants), plus a consolation round. Those who make it to the finals will be awarded the first three prizes depending on their performance in the final round. The winner of the consolation round will be awarded the 4th prize.

At the beginning of each round, each participant will be assigned an opponent. The battles should be described in the same way as at the Battle Range, and stamps will be awarded for the quality of the stories. However, the battles themselves will weigh more towards promotion than the rest of the story, so don't be surprised if someone makes it to the next round with fewer stamps than someone who doesn't. After all, it's a battling tournament, and pokemon will be judged by their battling style.

Participants will be given 3 weeks to post each battle.

Prizes:

The prizes for this tournament are the following:

• First Prize: any move from the move pool, plus 5 Rare Candies and the option to take a level 10 Dratini.
• Second Prize: any move from the move pool, plus 4 Rare Candies.
• Third Prize: any move from the move pool, plus 3 Rare Candies.
• Fourth Prize: any move from the move pool, plus 2 Rare Candies.

The move pool contains the following moves: Fusion Flare, Blue Flare, Fusion Bolt, Bolt Strike, Glaciate, Secret Sword, Relic Song, Techno Blast, Ice Burn, Freeze Shock, Psystrike, Searing Shot and V-Create. Given the importance of this tournament, the Pokémon Research and Training Department of the Dragon's Guild has offered their technology to teach any of these moves to one Pokemon chosen by each prize winner.

As of now, you may post in this thread to register and/or ask any questions you may have.