Styrs Annual Fishing Competition

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**Fishing Competition in the Town of Styr**

Attention be drawn to one and all, for the town of Styr, nestled by the shores of The Lake of the Diamond Dragon, beckons thee to partake in our grand fishing competition!

Embark upon a day of angling triumph and unravel the mysteries of our blessed waters, where creatures of fin and scale dwell beneath the shimmering surface.

In this old realm, where we are shone upon by our two suns illuminating the skies, an unparalleled fishing experience awaits thee.

Venture forth and test thy mettle in two distinguished fishing zones: the placid Lake Zone, where serenity abounds; and the spirited River Zone, its currents challenging thy skills.

But lo, the spoils of victory are great, for glory awaits the worthy!

From the coveted "Trophy of the Giants," bestowed upon the catcher of the longest fish, to abundant treasures in the form of noble coinage and specialized fishing accoutrements, your triumph shall be richly rewarded.

Yet, there is more to this grand event!

Engage in the revelry of our resplendent fishing festival, where delectable feasts shall satiate thy hunger, minstrels shall regale thee with ancient melodies, and kinship shall be forged amidst the camaraderie of fellow adventurers and townfolk.

Let the spirit of Styr enrapture thy soul, igniting a fervor for the untamed beauty of nature and the exhilaration of the catch!

Seize this chance to etch thy name in the annals of angling legends.

Present thyself forthwith at the venerable Styr Town Hall or visit the designated registration booths to secure thy place.

Sharpen thy hooks, mend thy lines, and be prepared to embark upon an angling odyssey unlike any other!

May the lines be true, the fish aplenty, and thy triumph everlasting!

The Styr Council, Competition Organizers.

Participants will receive a length based score and a Rarity score.

Grand Prize - Total highest score

2nd and 3rd place - total scores runner ups

Prize for - longest fish

Prize for - rarest fish

Lake zone score - total for lake only

River zone score - total for river only

Registration: Participants can register at the Styr Town Hall or designated registration booths in advance or on the day of the competition.

A nominal entry fee will be charged to cover event expenses.

Personal entry - 2sp entry per person.

Boat entry - 1dc (driudic credit)  per boat

Participants are to expect elemental or druidic council officers who may pass by fishers or even inspect fishers to abide the rules.

Officers will not interfere but observe. If an officer needs to interact with a participant for some reason, the competitors will be shown the officers identification.

Fishing Zones: The competition will have designated fishing zones to ensure fair participation. Two zones will be established:

a) Lake Zone: Anglers will fish boat or shore of the Lake of the Diamond Dragon.

b) River Zone: Anglers will fish boat or shore of the River Stiol.

Fishing Period:

Start: Sun up on Rabsday

Weigh in: 12pm midday Rabsday

Presentation: 4pm Rabsday Forest Mire

All fish donated to the feast and city of Styr.

The competition will run a set duration from sun up, to 12pm midday weigh in.

Participants will receive an official competition badge upon registration.

The badge is a thin but strong Kalemba made badge in the shape of a Moon bream scale, with intricate designs and picture of a lure.

Beimg an official druidic government competition, the badge has several aspects to it, including imbued slight magic impressions similar to the druidic credits, to make it difficult to forge.

Scoring: The competition will incorporate a scoring system based on the size, rarity, and variety of fish caught.

Points will be awarded as follows:

a) Size: The length of the caught fish will determine a portion of the points.

25cm or less = 1 point per cm

26-65cm = 2 point per cm

66-100cm = 3 points per cm

101cm + = 4 points per cm

b) Rarity: Certain rare species will grant additional points, encouraging participants to explore different fishing zones.

Uncommon: 2 points per fish

Rare: 7 points per fish

Legendary: 15 points per fish

c) Lake only, total.

d) River only, total.

Prizes:

a) Grand Prize: The angler with the highest total points will be crowned the Fishing Champion of Styr.

They will receive a magnificent trophy, a substantial monetary reward, and the admiration of the town's residents.

A trophy of a magnificant fish with an angler and line flowing out, made from Kalemba wood with highly intricate carvings and embedded stone and metal engraving.

425dc prize money, A Styr Kalemba River Rod.

They also receive fishing gloves for removing hooks from dangerous fish.

An identification book on all known local fish and baits available.

(The Fish of Styr to Catch before you Die, by Dulan Hooksmith)\*Common, Uncommon and Rare local freshwater species.

Plus the fame and title of Styrs best recreational fisher, winning for the year.

b) Runner-Up Prizes: The second and third place total points contestants, will receive smaller trophies and some prizes.

2nd Place: A medium sized trophy of a fisher fishing off a river bank in serene environment.

255dc and a Styr Kalemba River Rod.

They also receive fishing pliers for removing hooks from dangerous fish,

an identification book on some known local fish and baits available (Hooked on Adventure, by Rawel Longline) \*Common, Uncommon local freshwater species.

3rd Place:  A small trophy of a Kalemba Fishing Rod.

170dc, a regular fishing rod, a knife and set of 12 hooks.

c) Zone Winners:

Lake only - 50dc and a Styr Kalemba River Rod.

a knife and an identification book on some known local fish and baits available (Hooked on Adventure, by Rawel Longline) \*Common, Uncommon local freshwater species.

River only - 50dc and a Styr Kalemba River Rod

a knife and an identification book on some known local fish and baits available (Hooked on Adventure, by Rawel Longline) \*Common, Uncommon local freshwater species.

d) Special Category Prizes: Additional prizes will be awarded for exceptional catches and the rarest fish.

The longest fish overall - Medium sized trophy (Trophy of the Giants),  64dc and an identification book on some known local fish and baits available (Hooked on Adventure, by Rawel Longline) \*Common, Uncommon local freshwater species..

The best rarest fish - Medium sized trophy (Trophy of the hunter), 300dc and a Styr Kalemba River Rod and an identification book on all known local fish and baits available.

(The Fish of Styr to Catch before you Die, by Dulan Hooksmith)\*Common, Uncommon and Rare local freshwater species.

A contestant can enter multiple categories.

Alongside the competition, Styr will host a lively festival, featuring food stalls, music, games, and entertainment for participants and spectators.

The festival will celebrate the town's connection to nature and the joy of fishing.

Kalemba River Rod - Rod Length: 198cm long

This Fishing Rod is beautifully carved from the unique wood of the Kalemba tree and is resin finished from the same tree.

This finely crafted river rod is of very high quality and any experienced fisher on holding it, would immediately recognise and feel the superb balance and understanding in its creation.

It is a non-magical rod, that when being used in certain conditions, provide the fisher with a +1 on checks made for Fishing. (Include Fishing Strength checks).

If any of the following conditions are met it becomes a regular but fancy fishing rod, with its effects nullified:

Being used in saltwater swell.

A strong water current faster than 15knots.

Wind stronger than 15knots.

Any large waves.

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