Sapience,

As the Seleucarian games continue, we have finally reached our own championship events! These events will be a chance to compete for glory and prizes, but most importantly of all, they will select our Seleucarian Champion, a true champion for the coming years.

Now that we have seen the Tsol'teth's attempts, it's more clear than ever that they aren't worthy of being considered a true part of the long tradition of these celebrations.

They have required that serious contenders pay a price to them for a chance in all events. They have held the games just to make themselves stronger, pushing near half the world to sit them out. They have introduced a new game that runs off of chance, instead of skill, risking someone winning their games by dumb luck.

And it seems that the Tsol'teth don't even intend to declare the actual winner of their own games their champion, and may well make excuses to give the staff to a city more friendly to them. Whatever you think of the Tsol'teth, it's obvious that these games have not been held with any real respect to the traditions of these anniversaries.

It's time to raise a true champion of the eight hundredth anniversary of the Seleucarian Empire's fall.

We need a champion chosen not by giving up samples to the Tsol'teth to take part, or in massive games of chance, but one chosen as they always have been, by every city coming together to celebrate our shared history. We need a champion that can represent our traditions and the best Sapience has to offer as we go into the new era ahead.

These games, and Seleucar's Legacy, are not about the staff. In the first Black Wave, the purpose that the empire was founded for, the staff could not be found, and Seleucar stood victorious with out it. Then, as now, the staff didn't matter. There will be other chances to compete for that staff, but this anniversary, during this Black Wave, is the only chance that anyone will have to take the title of Seleucarian Champion, to become a champion of Sapience when the continent needs them most.

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How will someone become our Champion? By competing in the following championship events as normal, which will test your strength, knowledge of the world and of history, your combat and exploration skills, and much more.

Even if you aren't interested in becoming a Champion, these games are a great chance to have fun, compete and earn credits and prizes. And everyone who takes part, however you do, will win a medallion to celebrate these games!

Here's our full list of the Championship Games and their times:

---Path to Seleucar---

Time: Ongoing, until the end of Mayan!

The Path to Seleucar is a special event meant to test your knowledge of history and historical geography, and to learn more about the events that we celebrate today. Participants will follow the path once walked by Nikolas and Severian, and of the early settlers of Seleucar who would later found the greatest empire in history.

The Path to Seleucar promises to be a unique experience to celebrate this anniversary, and those interested can take a look at public post 20450

---Foozle---

Time: Just next month! The 10th of Chronos, year 802

Yes, we have an official Foozle happening! Come test your knowledge of the realm's creatures and areas, and see just how much of the world you know!

For anyone not familiar, a foozle is a traditional anniversary game where you need to locate different creatures scattered around the realm. People compete by running around to find as many creatures as possible, usually with the help of their city and friends to locate the tougher ones. Even if you've never taken part in one of these before, it's a great chance to try it out!

---Twins Tournament---

Time: the 7th of Sarapin, year 803

Every anniversary games, two person teams fight in the arena as a display of not only personal fighting skill, but of teamwork and the strength fo your allies. Everyone can take part, whether you're an expert or a beginner, and you have several months' time to find an ally to work with!

---History Quiz---

Time: the 4th of Mayan, year 802

As a celebration of our shared history and legacies and the start of our Modern Age, it's only fitting that we challenge ourselves with knowing our history. As is fitting for this time, the quiz will be focused on Seleucarian history, as well as the Black Wave and the Tsol'teth. Everyone can come compete, the worst case is that you'll learn something new!

---Hunting Contest---
Time: For the next three months

Running for three months, the hunting contest will reward those who go out to show their strength and endurance in the hunt! Hunting progress will be recorded by offering essence to one of a number of different gods, and the winner will be measured by the most essence offered. Check public post 20451 for more details here!

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I hope that all of you, whether you're interested in the championship or not, will take part in these games, to celebrate our shared history together!

And if you have any questions, please get a hold of me in messages or tells!

Ever Loyal,
Keorin, Commander of the Vashnars

Penned by my hand on the 14th of Phaestian, in the year 802 AF.