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While most of the activities on Skollwood island began at night, the scavenger hunt began during the day. Vy was dressed in her witch outfit, with the pointed hat and matching pointed shoes.
She had also purchased a wand from one of the other booths on their first day on the island. According to the seller who sold it to her, Vy could learn how to use it through their 'learn to be a witch' class but she would not be able to use it off the island.
For now, the wand was just an accessory she kept on her belt.
Vy was doing some stretches with her arms while she and the other participants gathered at the entrance of the corn maze. The hedges of the maze were all corn stalks trimmed of the same height.
It was at least a metre taller than she was so it would be impossible for her to look over them. It would make it impossible for her to walk on the hedges as well since it would not be able to hold any weight.
"Good luck sis!" Lycster cheered his sister on.
Since Familiars were not allowed to participate in the scavenger hunt, Aether was coiled up around Lycster's neck.
-Stay focused and be smart about your choices.- he hissed to Vy.
Vy nodded as she walked over to the starting point as a bell was being rung, getting everyone to huddle closer. At the entrance of the maze was the announcer who had previously been flying above them.
She hovered above ground on her board as she addressed the crowd.
"Listen up closely! These are the rules. Number one," she lifted her right hand up to show the crowd the red metal band on her wrist, "This red band must be on your wrist at all times. If you don't have it, you're out!"
The red metal band would prevent anyone from using their powers during the maze, this was to keep it fair for all who participated in it. Regardless of whether they had special abilities or not.
"Rule number two, no spells of any form are allowed to be used. If used, you're out!"
"Rule number three, participants are not allowed to attack one another."
Lycster whispered to Aether, "I heard it from Bonetimer that there was a brawl amongst participants a few years back. It resulted in several injuries and deaths."
-Several? Seems like these scavenger hunts are more deadly than the average one.-
"Apparently," Lycster looked around to ensure no one was listening in to their conversation before he continued, "there were some deaths just because of the games itself. Bonetimer said that's how they get more sentient skeleton butlers on the island."
"The butler told you that's how they genuinely get more sentient skeletons on the island?"
Lycster nodded his head vigorously as he looked out into the distance for his sister. He was avoiding all forms of eye contact with Aether in fear that he would give it away.
But the serpent was not giving up either. He extended his body even higher so that he would meet Lycster in the eyes.
-Say it to my face.-
The boy could not hold it in anymore. His face contorted and quivered as a smile formed on his face.
"But it is true though. That there were deaths during the games."
-And?-
"And… alright fine you got me," Lycster cracked under the pressure, "The second part is a lie, I made that up."
-Good.-
The announcer held up her wand into the air as she counted down, "On the count of three, the games will begin! One, two…"
A single red flare burst forth from the wand and shot through the air.
"Three!"
As soon as that happened, all the participants were instantaneously transported into the corn maze. They were scattered across the maze.
"May the hunt, begin!"
Vy smiled as she took in her surroundings. She made sure to use all of her heightened senses to formulate a plan on what to do next. Without the help of her special powers, she only had her energy dagger to aid her on this quest and her wit.
Once she was ready, Vy moved through the maze swiftly. She carefully took note of each turn and each step she made. While she paid attention to her surroundings to avoid traps, she also made a conscious effort to avoid the other participants.
Although it took some time, she came upon her first challenge. Some of the other participants had already arrived before her and entered the challenge through the pedestal portal. As Vy was about to enter it herself, someone came rushing out with a gem piece in their hands.
If she had not moved out of the way in time, she would have been hit and fallen backwards, tumbling down the steps.
-These people are serious about these games.- she thought to herself.
Although the prize did not mean much to her, Vy still wanted to try her hand at winning. Though according to Bonetimer it was rare for a newbie, or first-timer, to win.
"Well I could always be one of the rare ones," she had confidently said.
"I guess it is time to find out what the first challenge is going to be," Vy muttered to herself before bravely taking a step through the portal.
The portal transported her into a different realm, beyond the corn maze. Without any source of light, Vy could not see anything at all. Even when she held out her hand, she could not see it.
"Welcome challenger! Your task to obtain your first gem piece is simple!" a voice spoke to Vy.
Lamp lights lit up space around her, revealing a room filled with carved pumpkins placed all over the ground. At the end of the room, there was a giant hourglass attached to the wall. A quick scan of the room revealed that only one of the carved pumpkins had a lit candle in it.
"Your task is simple! You need to blow out the candle before the time in the hourglass runs out. And your time starts…" the voice explained as the hourglass in the wall moved to reset the timer.
"Now!"
Vy ran to the lit pumpkin and opened its cut out top. She blew out the candle with ease.
"That easy?" she mused.
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While most of the activities on Skollwood island began at night, the scavenger hunt began during the day. Vy was dressed in her witch outfit, with the pointed hat and matching pointed shoes.
She had also purchased a wand from one of the other booths on their first day on the island. According to the seller who sold it to her, Vy could learn how to use it through their 'learn to be a witch' class but she would not be able to use it off the island.
For now, the wand was just an accessory she kept on her belt.
Vy was doing some stretches with her arms while she and the other participants gathered at the entrance of the corn maze. The hedges of the maze were all corn stalks trimmed of the same height.
It was at least a metre taller than she was so it would be impossible for her to look over them. It would make it impossible for her to walk on the hedges as well since it would not be able to hold any weight.
"Good luck sis!" Lycster cheered his sister on.
Since Familiars were not allowed to participate in the scavenger hunt, Aether was coiled up around Lycster's neck.
-Stay focused and be smart about your choices.- he hissed to Vy.
Vy nodded as she walked over to the starting point as a bell was being rung, getting everyone to huddle closer. At the entrance of the maze was the announcer who had previously been flying above them.
She hovered above ground on her board as she addressed the crowd.
"Listen up closely! These are the rules. Number one," she lifted her right hand up to show the crowd the red metal band on her wrist, "This red band must be on your wrist at all times. If you don't have it, you're out!"
The red metal band would prevent anyone from using their powers during the maze, this was to keep it fair for all who participated in it. Regardless of whether they had special abilities or not.
"Rule number two, no spells of any form are allowed to be used. If used, you're out!"
"Rule number three, participants are not allowed to attack one another."
Lycster whispered to Aether, "I heard it from Bonetimer that there was a brawl amongst participants a few years back. It resulted in several injuries and deaths."
-Several? Seems like these scavenger hunts are more deadly than the average one.-
"Apparently," Lycster looked around to ensure no one was listening in to their conversation before he continued, "there were some deaths just because of the games itself. Bonetimer said that's how they get more sentient skeleton butlers on the island."
"The butler told you that's how they genuinely get more sentient skeletons on the island?"
Lycster nodded his head vigorously as he looked out into the distance for his sister. He was avoiding all forms of eye contact with Aether in fear that he would give it away.
But the serpent was not giving up either. He extended his body even higher so that he would meet Lycster in the eyes.
-Say it to my face.-
The boy could not hold it in anymore. His face contorted and quivered as a smile formed on his face.
"But it is true though. That there were deaths during the games."
-And?-
"And… alright fine you got me," Lycster cracked under the pressure, "The second part is a lie, I made that up."
-Good.-
The announcer held up her wand into the air as she counted down, "On the count of three, the games will begin! One, two…"
A single red flare burst forth from the wand and shot through the air.
"Three!"
As soon as that happened, all the participants were instantaneously transported into the corn maze. They were scattered across the maze.
"May the hunt, begin!"
Vy smiled as she took in her surroundings. She made sure to use all of her heightened senses to formulate a plan on what to do next. Without the help of her special powers, she only had her energy dagger to aid her on this quest and her wit.
Once she was ready, Vy moved through the maze swiftly. She carefully took note of each turn and each step she made. While she paid attention to her surroundings to avoid traps, she also made a conscious effort to avoid the other participants.
Although it took some time, she came upon her first challenge. Some of the other participants had already arrived before her and entered the challenge through the pedestal portal. As Vy was about to enter it herself, someone came rushing out with a gem piece in their hands.
If she had not moved out of the way in time, she would have been hit and fallen backwards, tumbling down the steps.
-These people are serious about these games.- she thought to herself.
Although the prize did not mean much to her, Vy still wanted to try her hand at winning. Though according to Bonetimer it was rare for a newbie, or first-timer, to win.
"Well I could always be one of the rare ones," she had confidently said.
"I guess it is time to find out what the first challenge is going to be," Vy muttered to herself before bravely taking a step through the portal.
The portal transported her into a different realm, beyond the corn maze. Without any source of light, Vy could not see anything at all. Even when she held out her hand, she could not see it.
"Welcome challenger! Your task to obtain your first gem piece is simple!" a voice spoke to Vy.
Lamp lights lit up space around her, revealing a room filled with carved pumpkins placed all over the ground. At the end of the room, there was a giant hourglass attached to the wall. A quick scan of the room revealed that only one of the carved pumpkins had a lit candle in it.
"Your task is simple! You need to blow out the candle before the time in the hourglass runs out. And your time starts…" the voice explained as the hourglass in the wall moved to reset the timer.
"Now!"
Vy ran to the lit pumpkin and opened its cut out top. She blew out the candle with ease.
"That easy?" she mused.
While most of the activities on Skollwood island began at night, the scavenger hunt began during the day. Vy was dressed in her witch outfit, with the pointed hat and matching pointed shoes.She had also purchased a wand from one of the other booths on their first day on the island. According to the seller who sold it to her, Vy could learn how to use it through their 'learn to be a witch' class but she would not be able to use it off the island.For now, the wand was just an accessory she kept on her belt.Vy was doing some stretches with her arms while she and the other participants gathered at the entrance of the corn maze. The hedges of the maze were all corn stalks trimmed of the same height.It was at least a metre taller than she was so it would be impossible for her to look over them. It would make it impossible for her to walk on the hedges as well since it would not be able to hold any weight."Good luck sis!" Lycster cheered his sister on.Since Familiars were not allowed to participate in the scavenger hunt, Aether was coiled up around Lycster's neck.-Stay focused and be smart about your choices.- he hissed to Vy.Vy nodded as she walked over to the starting point as a bell was being rung, getting everyone to huddle closer. At the entrance of the maze was the announcer who had previously been flying above them.She hovered above ground on her board as she addressed the crowd."Listen up closely! These are the rules. Number one," she lifted her right hand up to show the crowd the red metal band on her wrist, "This red band must be on your wrist at all times. If you don't have it, you're out!"The red metal band would prevent anyone from using their powers during the maze, this was to keep it fair for all who participated in it. Regardless of whether they had special abilities or not."Rule number two, no spells of any form are allowed to be used. If used, you're out!""Rule number three, participants are not allowed to attack one another."Lycster whispered to Aether, "I heard it from Bonetimer that there was a brawl amongst participants a few years back. It resulted in several injuries and deaths."-Several? Seems like these scavenger hunts are more deadly than the average one.-"Apparently," Lycster looked around to ensure no one was listening in to their conversation before he continued, "there were some deaths just because of the games itself. Bonetimer said that's how they get more sentient skeleton butlers on the island.""The butler told you that's how they genuinely get more sentient skeletons on the island?"Lycster nodded his head vigorously as he looked out into the distance for his sister. He was avoiding all forms of eye contact with Aether in fear that he would give it away.But the serpent was not giving up either. He extended his body even higher so that he would meet Lycster in the eyes.-Say it to my face.-The boy could not hold it in anymore. His face contorted and quivered as a smile formed on his face."But it is true though. That there were deaths during the games."-And?-"And alright fine you got me," Lycster cracked under the pressure, "The second part is a lie, I made that up."-Good.-The announcer held up her wand into the air as she counted down, "On the count of three, the games will begin! One, two"A single red flare burst forth from the wand and shot through the air."Three!"As soon as that happened, all the participants were instantaneously transported into the corn maze. They were scattered across the maze."May the hunt, begin!"Vy smiled as she took in her surroundings. She made sure to use all of her heightened senses to formulate a plan on what to do next. Without the help of her special powers, she only had her energy dagger to aid her on this quest and her wit.Once she was ready, Vy moved through the maze swiftly. She carefully took note of each turn and each step she made. While she paid attention to her surroundings to avoid traps, she also made a conscious effort to avoid the other participants.Although it took some time, she came upon her first challenge. Some of the other participants had already arrived before her and entered the challenge through the pedestal portal. As Vy was about to enter it herself, someone came rushing out with a gem piece in their hands.If she had not moved out of the way in time, she would have been hit and fallen backwards, tumbling down the steps.-These people are serious about these games.- she thought to herself.Although the prize did not mean much to her, Vy still wanted to try her hand at winning. Though according to Bonetimer it was rare for a newbie, or first-timer, to win."Well I could always be one of the rare ones," she had confidently said."I guess it is time to find out what the first challenge is going to be," Vy muttered to herself before bravely taking a step through the portal.The portal transported her into a different realm, beyond the corn maze. Without any source of light, Vy could not see anything at all. Even when she held out her hand, she could not see it."Welcome challenger! Your task to obtain your first gem piece is simple!" a voice spoke to Vy.Lamp lights lit up space around her, revealing a room filled with carved pumpkins placed all over the ground. At the end of the room, there was a giant hourglass attached to the wall. A quick scan of the room revealed that only one of the carved pumpkins had a lit candle in it."Your task is simple! You need to blow out the candle before the time in the hourglass runs out. And your time starts" the voice explained as the hourglass in the wall moved to reset the timer."Now!"Vy ran to the lit pumpkin and opened its cut out top. She blew out the candle with ease."That easy?" she mused.
