Lilith tried to remain her ever stoic and put together self when Eda praised her. Appearing proud of her work but not smug. She knew her sister was aware of her incessant need to be praised and her visions understood. It was a constant in their dynamic, perhaps it was the crux of the whole damn thing. Lilith's need for greatness overshadowed her affection for Eda.

Except that it wasn't true.

She pretended it was all a game, that Eda was buttering her up for her own gain just as she was to her.

"I certainly tried... Thank you... Edalyn," the witch accepted. "For the most part, the people down here are a bit close minded. However, this town, as I'm sure you've found, is very Magick forward. That's why I chose it. I believed I would get the best turnout for a Magick organized event. But it's open to all, of course. I had to sign a lot of paperwork to get it all above board."

@owlwitch-eda

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Lilith bristled at the insult to the Emperor.

"The only vapid one is you." She scoffed, Eda would never understand what it was like to be loyal to something, to dedicate one's life to a purpose and not just coast on through.

Lilith side stepped Eda's performance, plucking her skirt away in distaste for her sister. She was always pulling little stunts and tricks like this. She supposed they were the same in terms of showmanship, the Clawthornes loved to make an impression. Lilith liked to think hers had more of an impact, while Edalyn just liked the attention.

Then it hit her as Eda got up from the ground, she needed a spectacle. What better a spectacle than a flamboyant Boiling Islander that could potentially turn into a demonic owl beast before the audience's very eyes?

Lilith turned hack to her sister, "You know what, Edalyn? It'll keep you young."

She offered out the flyer, face up this time.

@owlwitch-eda

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Lilith's eyes narrowed. Of course Eda sourced her crap from this tiny little nowhere town. She tried to compute in her head about how she'd find ordinary things amongst all the coincidentally magical items that just found there way here.

Her arms came back to her front and crossed, flyers hanging loosely in her grip. "It was probably you, Edalyn."

Her air of superiority solidified around Lilith again as she straightened back up. Even though she couldn't say that people loved her in the way they liked Eda, she lacked the uncontrollable demon owl parts that made intellectuals wary of Edalyn. Anyone who met the beast knew her sister was trouble. Just as anyone who met Lilith was slightly off put by the cold ambition in her eyes. Eda's curse was hardly a secret to her considering the circumstances, so maybe Peter, the poor shmuck, was just once prey.

"Now, if you don't mind telling me why you're really here... I might not report you," she huffed in more idle threats. "I don't believe for one second that you choosing this place for your junk is a coincidence! You always wanted to do what I was doing, but this time you can't!"

@owlwitch-eda

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Edalyn smiling at her like they were girls again, while it made Lilith feel young, it wasn't always in the best connotation. She had prided herself on the hard work she put into this, the strives she made for the Emperor! Eda would NOT make her feel like it was all a joke!

Lilith huffed and crossed her arms, "What are you even doing here? Shouldn't you be scamming some unfortunate Islander, selling them useless Mundus junk? You know, you're lucky I don't report you for showing your face around here. It is my duty to the Emperor after all, detaining fugitives..."

It was an empty threat, Edalyn was well aware. Lilith had kept tabs on her very loosely over the years and never once did she reply with candor when the Emperor asked about her little sister. What he didn't know wouldn't hurt him and what Eda did was below Lilith's pay grade. At least, that's what Lilith told herself to cope with the moral quandary.

@owlwitch-eda

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"You compete! The events are listed; there's an obstacle course, an escape room, an abomination fight, and then a bracketed versus system!" She pointed to each on the flyer as she said them.

One thing she noticed was her Emperor's Coven ring, a hint of a glow as she skimmed the page.

"It's pretty straightforward. Do you have aspirations for greatness, young man?"

@kingofdemxns

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Lilith still considered Howl a bit of a showboat, but she had seen his skills first hand. She couldn't completely deny them. So she indulged, "Interesting is one word to describe it. It's open to all, Magick or not. Any age above eighteen. Four events."

She wasn't sure how much she wanted to divulge to Pendragon. On one hand, he could be vital in spreading the word. On another, he could spoil the surprises planned... Still she continued vaguely. "You may not need money or glory from this, Howl, but there are other opportunities to have a hand in. We still need coaches and sponsors for the event. And you're quite charismatic, perhaps you could help with broadcasting or commentary?"

@oh-heartlessman

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Lilith tilted her head in slight confusion. She was well adept in sarcasm, but she wasn't quite sure why this man seemed peeved at the notion of her tournament.

"I suppose so..." Finesse was an important part of the trials ahead. "I took inspiration from the Magick Grand Prix, the first event, oh... I shouldn't tell you this... Oh well. The first event is an obstacle course with magical barriers. That is the event that the Prix inspired, the rest of the details are, of course, confidential. But there are events catering to many different strengths!"

@doc-hudson

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Lilith turned to her former protege and smirked, "The Clawthorne Tournament, Amity."

She was quite pleased that the girl had shown an interest. Her hope was that Amity would win it all, showing the world, again, that Lilith Clawthorne was renowned for a reason. Of course, there would be speculation of nepotism, but Amity could prove herself regardless. Lilith believed.

"I trust that you'll enter," the elder sorceress handed a flyer to the younger. "It would look great on your CV, and I got the idea from your Magick Grand Prix! It's just a little... grander. More... challenging. As the host, I cannot show favoritism, but I know you'd do well."

@blight-magic

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"You do not need magic to win, dear child." Lilith smiled was warmly as she could manage.

She pushed a flyer into the girl's hand and continued, "It's a tournament created to highlight the skills of Magicks and Mundus alike. Creative problem solving, strength, communication, and cooperation... all skills that you could use to excel! Correct me if I am wrong, but I don't know of any Magicks who have all of those blessed upon them."

She winked.

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Lilith was absolutely enraged with the next person to show their face. Edalyn Clawthorne. Fugitive. Scammer. Sister. Something about her sister, the sound of her voice or the springiness of her demeanor, always made Lilith fume. It was unbecoming how she unraveled from a composed and esteemed sorceress to a petulant child, but that was what she brought out in her. The need to compete.

The frown did show up. Lilith ripped the flyers away from her sister's grasp and hid them behind her back, voice raising, "It isn't your name, Edalyn! And you aren't allowed in it!"

The quad stirred with the commotion. The elder sister lowered her tone, "You will not ruin this for me!"

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The First of Many Trials - Self Para

The day that Lilith gets her idea for the Clawthorne Tournament... and the real motive behind it.

[read here!]

That's what 'inaugural' meant, yes... but Lilith didn't say that. This event was more important than her pride, and few things were.

"Yes, first ever." Lilith smiled tightly. "All are welcome to compete. The trials are varied, so brute strength and magick aren't the only ways to excel. Tests of logic and character matter just as much."

She peered at this man, gauging his reaction to the flyer and her words.

@doc-hudson

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Lilith was hoping all would go according to plan without a hitch. They had started the construction of the arena and by month's end, it would be complete. Then in a fortnight, the arena would be full of spectators and brimming with competition.

The call of it urged her as she passed out flyers. "Everyone is welcome, any ability and status!"

Draven even took his own stack and scattered them across town. She had about half a stack left to dispense, so she kept handing them to passersby. "The Inaugural Clawthorne Tournament! Try your hand at glory! And a cash prize!"

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All is Fair in Love And Tournaments || Open

Lilith didn’t want for money. She was richer than she ever intended to be. Still, when the note fluttered in her path she bent down to pick it up.

Decency required she glance around for any potentials who may have dropped it. The only person she saw was a man, diligently reading the paper. He looked none the wiser when she stuck the note into her satchel.

After all, if someone were to be so negligent with their money then it was fair game. Lilith got a free dinner for being attentive.

the toll | open

Lilith would have admired if Magica had taken the more tumultuous road and studied a specialty she loved rather than excelled in. It took courage and conviction to choose a difficult path, but Magica didn’t do that.

Still, she could respect the tradition. “That’s very respectable. Honoring tradition comes less and less naturally nowadays. Are your family primarily elemental sorcerers?”

Lilith’s family were sorcerers of varying skills and kinds. Eda was, unfortunately, her equal in power, but their parents were not as strong. They went to Hexside and were trained in the subject they saw fit. Lilith mastered fire and aether much younger than most and catapulted her career to outshine her sister. Now she was a master of her craft, and the Emperor’s Coven ring gave her more of an edge. And even though she felt kinship with sorcerers, they were simply different in the Isles.

“I doubt you lack in specialty. You’re just from a unique background.”

Necessary Components || Majthorne

It continued to irk Lilith that the other sorceress didn't seem to quiver before her. And a Light sorceress at that! Lilith pioneered techniques used in light sorcery!

She was more than aware of the tone Magica took with her, but Lilith didn't care. The people that didn't take her seriously were simply mistaken. Magica would learn of her mistake sooner or later. Still, Lilith was always interested in keeping other sorcerers around. "Shadow and Light. I am proficient in other elements, but those are the ones that come naturally to me.

Though, I am curious, why choose a specialty that you don't consider yourself good at? Have you not mastered it, or do your talents lie elsewhere and you simply chose the more difficult path for yourself?" Lilith was genuinely curious. Being from the Boiling Isles, excelling in her craft was paramount. That also happened to be a trait she earned from being an elder sister and from being overlooked in her youth. Lilith couldn't fathom not being the best at what she did, so another sorceress admitting she wasn't... perturbed her.

@majkemaniiia

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