Category:Palestra Trials

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The Palestra Trials are held periodically, allowing for prospective Faendryl characters to particpate in the trials and, if successful, be recognized as wandering Palestra of the Mahkra Academy. The trials are structured as a multi-day event that is run by GM staff, offering scheduled roleplay opportunities over the course of the event. The sessions are open to the public, allowing for spectators to watch the trials unfold, often with a reception on the first day. The trials typically consist of several parts wherein the candidates demonstrate their prowess with weapons, individually face one another in combat, individually face a Blade of the Academy in combat, and finally face minor demons in combat as a group. A ceremony, led by the Master of Mahkra Academy, is held on the final day to recognize those who have completed the trials as wandering Palestra of Mahkra. NPCs are heavily involved in the event, including as spectators.

The first Palestra Trials were held in 2016. The first trials heavily focused on the introduction of Mahkra Academy and the concept of a wandering Palestra. Mahkra Academy was the first, and thus far only, Palestra Academy to begin seeking out prospective candidates among those "wanderers" who do not reside in New Ta'Faendryl. Blade Schalyne helped spearhead this effort, traveling far from New Ta'Faendryl to find candidates for the first Palestra Trials event. Since then, there have been two more rounds of trials held, with Blade Schalyne returning to serve as sponsor for those who did not have one from among the wandering Palestra. A single round of trials was also held in the Platinum instance. While earlier trials restricted access to characters with a Faendryl culture set, this restriction was later lifted so that characters of all races and cultures could watch.

Participants must be Faendryl, and they must have a sponsor who is already a Palestra. NPCs such as Blade Schalyne have also sponsored participants. In addition to prospective Palestra, current Palestra may participate in the trials to test for a new and higher rank. Palestra ranks begin with Paele, then Peltast, followed by Sarissa, and finally Blade. Only NPCs have been recognized as Master Palestra. Participants who successfully complete the trials are awarded the rank which best reflects how well they fared, including against demons. Because of this, it is possible for a first time participant to be awarded the highest rank of Blade if they perform very well. Recognized Palestra have access to their unique titles.

During the event, a portal allows passage for both participants and spectators to the Academy Nexus located within New Ta'Faendryl, which is otherwise inaccessible in game. The portal is usually made available from the Faendryl Embassy, located within the Embassy complex of Ta'Illistim. The Academy Nexus is a facility that is available for all Palestra academies to utilize, both major and minor, for their trials as well as for meetings between Palestra Masters. The trials themselves are conducted within the Academy Nexus' arena, which has viewing boxes for spectators to safely watch the events unfold. There is also a training hall and a council room.

Trial Dates

Year Trial Dates Class Name Instance
2016 February 11-12, 15 Wanderers of Mahkra Prime
2018 March 1-3, 19 Seekers of Mahkra Prime
2018 July 19-20 Platinum
2022 September 16-18 Vanguard of Mahkra Prime

Schedule

The third round of Palestra Trials began Imaerasta 16, 5122 (September 16, 2022), and closed on Imaerasta 18, 5122 (September 18, 2022). They were held within the Academy Nexus, within New Ta'Faendryl, which was accessed via a portal from the Faendryl Embassy in Ta'Illistim.

At the conclusion of the Palestra Trials, Master Jahosk of Mahkra Academy granted the title of Blade (highest) to Anru, Brutish, Dhairn, Ketsimney, and Yardie; the title of Sarissa (second highest) to Tayler and Xylador; and the title of Peltast (third highest) to Alanisse and Vaeldrys. Sarissa Brutish was elevated to Blade.

Event Date Time Description
Reception Friday 9/16/22 9pm ET Formal reception held in the Academy Nexus with presentation of candidates. The presentation will include a demonstration of skills and proficiency with their chosen weapon. (This can be done with verbs, ACTs, weapon scripts, guild skills etc. Any way you can show off skill is acceptable.)
The Trials Saturday 9/16/22 8pm ET This consists of a series of three battles against a candidate, Master, and finally a demon.
Closing Ceremony Sunday 9/18/22 9pm ET Closing Ceremony to conclude the trials and formally present the new members of the Palestra.

There will be a portal in the Faendryl Embassy in Ta'Illistim for all who wish to attend any of the events.

Participants

Year Candidate Sponsor Rank Awarded
2016 Arku Blade Schalyne Blade
2016 Aurach Blade Schalyne Blade
2016 Durakar Blade Schalyne Blade
2016 Noira Blade Schalyne Sarissa
2018 Brutish Blade Aurach Sarissa
2018 Divyne Blade Arku Blade
2018 Hypolita Blade Arku Blade
2018 Synathaesia Blade Durakar Peltast
2018 Alsal (Plat)
2018 Qoshkalia (Plat)
2018 Vrin (Plat)
2022 Alanisse Peltast
2022 Anru Peltast Synathesia Blade
2022 Sarissa Brutish Blade
2022 Dhairn Blade Durakar Blade
2022 Ketsimney Blade Schalyne Blade
2022 Khobra Sarissa Brutish
2022 Tayler Sarissa
2022 Vaeldrys Peltast
2022 Xylador Sarissa
2022 Yardie Blade Arku Blade

Supporting NPCs

Palestra Trials by Year

Logs

2016
2018
2022

See Also

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