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"[color=steelblue]Oh? What might you be? Never seen or heard your like before.[/color]" Sir Reed remarked when [u]Ada[/u] inspected him. He showed no resistance and allowed the Hushabye to tap and touch his armor. "[color=steelblue]It's pretty good armor, ain't it? Not anything to write home about, but it has saved my life a couple of times.[/color]"

[quote=Ditzy Stoneclub]"You wanna come and play with us?"[/quote]

[quote=Ozzy Skyway][color=gold]"I was welcomed no questions asked so I say we could do the same.  Welcome!  My name is Ozmodius Skyway.  Scholar and Socialogist.  Let me know if you need a question answered or, ya know- "  He unfurled his wings. A bird's eye view on anything."[/color][/quote]

"[color=steelblue]More male monsters... How is this possible? What is this place?[/color]" Sir Reed marveled at [u]Ditzy[/u] and [u]Ozzy[/u]. "[color=steelblue]I should really bring this back to Ortus. Let everyone know.[/color]" He muttered to himself before addressing the two male monsters. "[color=steelblue]O-Oh, it's a pleasure to meet you two as well![/color]"

Once he was accepted into the Guild, Sir Reed made a sharp bow to everyone. "[color=steelblue]My gratitude. I promise, I shan't be a disappointment much less a burden to the Guild.[/color]"

[quote=Yang Bethlehem]"I apologize for my demeanor, Sir Reed. Certain events has left me...wary of knights. I judge you too hastily and was rude in my conduct. Hence, allow me to reintroduce myself and start over, Sir Reed. I'm Yang Bethlehem, a disciple of White Tiger temple and a member of The Guild."[/quote]

Sir Reed laughed. "[color=steelblue]Not a problem, Madam Bethlehem. And truly, a smile and a warm face suits you more.[/color]"

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The guild reached Boreal Port by midday. They could already hear the cheers festivities as they were entering and upon their arrival, they saw the crude yet charming decorations for the festival. Buntings, strings with colored flags, hung overhead which made the small port vibrant just for this day. A few balloons were tied to some posts while garlands of pretty flowers were placed in the doors of some buildings, usually an establishment rather than a home.

Monsters and humans, young and old, filled the streets with laughter. Some waved at the guild, welcoming them to Boreal Port. For one day, this small 

"[color=mediumpurple]Ah, it's the guild![/color]" A Dark Priest, familiar to some of the guild members, came to greet the new arrivals. She had a happy smile on her face but she also appeared quite winded with sweat visible on her forehead. "[color=mediumpurple]I'm very glad that you managed to came. I know that some of you already know me but as a quick introduction, I am Riñas Chavez. A Dark Priest presiding a church here in Boreal Port. I am also one of the organizers of the festival so I am quite busy right now. But please, enjoy yourselves here.[/color]"

"[color=mediumpurple]Ah, I know! There are several contests you can partake in. Here, let me show you them real quick.[/color]"

[hider=Master Chef]
A cooking contest to see who can whip out the best dish within a limited amount of time. The prize was a potion that would make any dish taste like heaven.

Other notable contestants were a Kikimora, a monster known for their unparalleled housework, and an Ushi-Oni, a ferocious spider monster from Zipangu. Wait what?
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[hider=A Test Of Strength]
A high striker stands in one of the corners in the port. A simple device utilizing the lever where one end holds a puck attached to the tower and the other end is struck by the contestant. The aim is simple, strike the lever with enough strength to ring the bell in the tower. The prize was a solution that would give its drinker enough energy to last a week.

An eccentric armored knight presided over the contest, calling himself Ian North. There were many mighty monsters participating including a Minotaur, a Jinko and a... Kikimora?
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[hider=Quiz Bee]
A game of trivia. Questions were said to revolve around topics concerning monsterkind. Riñas said she herself will host the contest. The prize, the Dark Priest said, would be a secret for now.

She also said that the competition would be tough since there would be an Owl Mage, a Harpy monster of awesome wisdom and intelligence, and a Lich, an undead that likes to research. There was also a Kikimora participating that Riñas found odd.
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[hider=Bullseye]
A test of archery. A simple contest concerning bows, arrows and hay targets. The winner would receive a special arrow that could return to its shooter to be used again.

Among the contestants was an Elf, renowned for their skills with the bow, a Cupid, angels who were also masters of the bow that brought couples together, and strangely enough, a Kikimora.
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"[color=mediumpurple]Now then, I must get back to my duties. I hope you have a good time here.[/color]"

Just when Riñas was about to leave, Neil quickly grabbed her hand to stop her. The sudden move caught everyone's attention, looking on as to what Neil wanted with the Dark Priest. "L-Listen..." Neil stuttered out the words, feeling all eyes on him. "W-Why don't I help you out? I-- Because I need to ask something of you."

Confusion was the next order of business but Riñas accepted Neil's strange offer. "[color=mediumpurple]V-Very well, come with me then.[/color]"

Neil nodded to the rest of the guild before joining the Dark Priest. It was clear he was pursuing something. The silence that followed Neil's departure was broken by Haley. "[color=royalblue]So, where's everyone off to? I'm not sure where to head first so I think I'll be joining someone to wherever they go.[/color]"