Nippy Sprintings

Within the Kingdom of Kerak, nestled in the heart of the Eastern Continent of Alteria, lies the bustling city of Tudor. Known for its Grand Tournaments, valiant Knights, and towering magical Spires. But in this tale, it wasn't a Wizards tournament or The great battle of Wit that had everyone talking—it was the improbable tale of four unlikely friends who aimed to become the first Championship Lansing team from the Isle of Moreteer.
It all began with Ecired, a valiant Moreteerian Hobbling who was a distinguished dual school Scholar who had once dreamt of competing in the Battle mage division of the Dayne World Championships. The competition was held inside the Astral Rift, The Great Arena of Tudor in Western Kerak. However, fate had different plans for him. A backlash during a group Ritual meant to keep them safe within the arena left him unable to conjure magic for a year, thus ending his dream of Competing in the once every century Tournament.
Dejected, drunk, and seeking new purpose, Ecired set out from Moreteer, and stumbled upon a peculiar event he had never seen before called "Lansing" while visiting the northern Mountains near Mt. Versay. An Old drunk named Blitz, a Oathsworn from Utara, who had won several championships for his Kingdom of Utara was there and after numerous days of pestering and begging, agreed to coach him if he could find 3 other to join him. Lansing is not known to any in Moreteer, this thrilling competition takes place on a specially designed course typically on ice or packed snow, none being on Moreteer, where four participants are pulled on a long sled by a horse, and each of the four are armed with lances and they aim to hit targets placed along the track. His curiosity piqued, he saw an opportunity to achieve glory in a different, and albeit new, way.
Ecired returned to Moreteer, determined to assemble a Moreteerian Lansing team. Ecired first approached his old friend, Aknas, a minstrel renowned for his singing, storytelling and charm. Aknas had a penchant for adventure and was eager to join the daring endeavor for Glory. His second recruit was Luy, a spirited blacksmith's daughter with a talent for crafting. She had always dreamed of proving herself beyond the forge and jumped at the chance to be part of something extraordinary.
The three of them knew they needed one more member to complete their team, someone with the strength and speed required for the Lancing. They found their final member in Roinuj, a truly humble Moreteerian Noble boy who accidentally caused the backlash that plagued Ecired before his qualification for the Dayne World Championships.
The quartet worked tirelessly start to build their Longsled, using Luy’s expertise to craft a sleek, sturdy design. They realized quickly that they lacked the necessary gold to complete their Longsled. With Aknas’ charismatic storytelling, they managed to secure some minor sponsorship from a local merchanting company who was drawn to their audacious idea. Still, they were unable to gather the total necessary gold to fund their endeavor. It was at this point that Roinuj entered and dumped a bag of 150 gold pieces onto the table. He chose to sell the his Battenmorian Caravel, a prized ship his noble father had gifted him. Finally, with this selfless choice, they were able to fund the completion of their Longsled and equipment needed to compete at the Dayne World Championships in Lansing. Their Longsled, dubbed “Nippy Sprintings” was ready.
But the road to success was filled with challenges. The Floating Isle of Moreteer had never seen a Longsled, let alone willingly went anywhere near snow or cold before, and many doubted the team's abilities. The Royal Court, in particular, scoffed at the idea, calling it "a frivolous distraction from honorable pursuits." Undaunted, Ecired and his team pressed on. Finding the perfect Horse was difficult, a Stallion needed to be balance with Speed, Agility and Stamina. They took their search to the small town of Grimwall in Northern Battenmore. Grimwall Ranch was known for producing Great horses, but never used for Lansing. After days of watching they found their horse, Tallulah. Now, Under the guidance of Coach Blitz they began practicing relentlessly to master the art of Lansing. Luy’s sled design was a marvel of craftsmanship. Aknas’ storytelling skills captivated the citizens of Moreteer, and soon, the people began to rally behind them. They even built their own longsleds, used sticks for lances and began forming a grassroots Lansing community, and offered the team their unwavering support in the coming games.
As the week of the Dayne World Championships approached, the four friends faced their greatest challenge yet—the skeptics in the Royal Court of Moreteer. The Moreteerians prided themselves in Technology and Magic, not sleds and sticks. Convincing them to support Ecired, Aknas, Roinuj, and Luy would be a daunting task, but they wished to Fly the Banner of Moreteer for the Great Games. Ecired determination and leadership, Luy’s intelligence and craftsmanship, Aknas’s charisma and love, and Roinuj unwavering and selfless loyalty earned them their chance. The Royal Court on the day of the games, Granted them the right to fly the Flag of Moreteer.
The day of the race arrived, and the city of Tudor was abuzz with excitement. Crowds gathered to watch The Nippy Sprintings, driven by their favorite underdog heroes. The race was a thrilling spectacle, filled with heart-stopping twists and turns down the treacherous slopes of The Astral Rift. The great arena is a vast magical structure that is worked on for the century between games, and they didn’t disappoint. The targets were littered on both sides of the course and the heroics and determination of the team put on an incredible show. The odds were stacked against them, but The Nippy Sprintings team gave it their all, determined to prove that with passion, perseverance, and teamwork, anything was possible. And in a stunning climax, they crossed the finish line with the top points, earning the respect and admiration of the entirety of Dayne.
The Royal Court of Moreteer, once skeptical, was forced to acknowledge their achievements. The four of them became legends of The Dayne World Championships, and their story was told throughout the lands, inspiring others to dream big and follow their hearts, no matter how unconventional their path might be.