the old way
The event will see the Neo-Crusaders face off against the Euceron people, who have grown proud of their technological advancements. The Eucerons argue that their speeders are the pinnacle of efficiency and speed, believing that technology far surpasses any ancient method of travel. However, the Neo-Crusaders, led by Ninurta, seek to prove them wrong by demonstrating that with superior training, tradition, and symbiosis with nature, the old ways can still reign supreme.
LEGS: special obstacles for the race; each leg of the race offers distinct challenges and unpredictable dangers. Racers will need to rely on their bond with their Varactyls and their own wits to survive.
LEG 1: TRACK SABOTAGE
- Deep within the Great Dordon Caves, the race path takes riders through an unstable section of the cavern system known as the Sinking Caverns. The ground here is soft and treacherous, riddled with sinkholes and quicksand-like patches of underground silt.Sudden collapses of the cave floor cause racers to constantly swerve and react as new pitfalls open up. Large stalagmites and stalactites periodically break and crash down, threatening both riders and Varactyls.
- After navigating the caves, the racers burst out into the open air of a massive ravine that stretches for miles. However, the Ravine is home to large, aggressive Borgles—Blood sucking bat like creatures that hunt in swarms and attack anything that disturbs their nesting grounds.Racers will need to evade the swift, swooping attacks of these creatures as they ride through the ravine at top speed. The bats will attempt to knock riders off their Varactyls or feed on the mount itself!
- After escaping the perilous Ravine of the Shadow Bats, the racers burst into the wide, open Euceron plains. The clear landscape seems inviting at first glance, but the route brings them dangerously close to a notorious Crucible Slaver encampment—an armed group of marooned slavers known for their sharpshooting and medium grade sonic charges in their territory. As racers approach their territory, the slavers will take pot shots at riders and mounts and are ready to capture anyone that falls into their trap.
- Those that made it past the Crucibles outer encampment are in the last stretch! You can see the capital city of Euceron and the seemingly endless crowds cheering from behind the sectioned off streets and hovering display screens! But as you get closer the you can see an electric shimmer slowing closing. A ray shield!! The leaders of the Ruling Power of Euceron seek to prematurely end the race as a way to reject the possibility of Neo-Crusader rule! Beat the seemingly impossible odds, bail or die trying!
ADDENDUM:
Each Mando contestant will be provided with a specially trained Varactyl, famed for their speed, agility, and dexterity in difficult terrains. These beasts, handpicked by Ninurta Slaabur'r , are equipped for the rough underground passages of the Dordon Caves as well as the open plains leading into Eusebus.
The Neo-Crusaders aim to demonstrate that honor, strength, and tradition are not relics of the past. By mastering their Varactyl mounts, they hope to prove that the old ways—born in the crucible of survival and battle—are as relevant as ever. Their goal is to show the Euceron people that no amount of technological advancement can replace the raw power and bond forged between beast and rider.
THE PRIZE:
- Honor and Glory. For the Neo-Crusaders, this victory will symbolize a return to tradition, where raw skill and harmony with nature prevail over reliance on technology.
- Send 2k UCs as entry fee to Hakon Fett, the winner takes the pot.
- Also, bling, probably.