Rolton Race Day
Rolton Race Day was first held in 5122 in the Veythorne Manor grounds in Ta'Illistim. It was originally hosted by The Looking Glass as part of Fashion! 5122 but has since been hosted by their affiliate, Elanthian Elegance
Schedule and Race Times
Feastday, 9th day of Charlatos in the year 5124 (Saturday, March 9th)
All times Eastern
| Rolton Race Day 5124 | |||
| Time | Event | Host or Sponsor | Description |
| 1.00pm | Welcome Lunch and Meet the Racers | Elanthian Elegance | Starting the day in style with an elegant lunch to discuss "racing form" and "fashion." Look for the tent at the Veythorne Manor Dock (lich #13402). Followed by setting up at the starting post with announcements, race registrations, and opening of the betting table. |
| 2.00pm | The Maiden Flat Race | The Looking Glass | First race of the afternoon sponsored by Elanthian Vogue to get the rolton racers warmed up.
First prize: a themed Picnic basket filled with goodies |
| 2.15pm | Spring Steeple Chase | House Paupers | The second race will involve the roltons having to navigate hurdles and distractions along the race course.
First prize: A collection of fashionable accessories, including a T1 Shadows of the Sparrow fan |
| 2.30pm | Over the Flat | The Coterie of the Swan | The roltons will trot the next race over the flat.
First prize: a spring-themed charm necklace with charms |
| 2.40pm | The Veythorne Sweepstake | Ilyan Syndicate | The final race of the day. See Betting Rules below for payout on a Sweepstake.
First prize: Mini Smelter for use with all your ores. |
| 3.00pm | Real Roltons Parade and Best in Show | House Sylvanfair | Time for the real roltons, goats and sheep to parade in their finery for the chance of winning the "Best in Show" rosette. Refreshments available. |
| 4.00pm | Mad Hatter's Tea Party | Elanthian Elegance | Ending the afternoon in style with a picnic tea and announcement of the winners of the "Mad Hat" and "Best in Show" awards.
Prizes: a Confection Creator |
| 6:00pm | Winner's Circle Cotillion | Ilyan Syndicate | Celebrate the day's lucky winners and the arrival of spring with the first Ball of the social season in the Illithien Aerie's Astrapia Hall (#31369), located in the picturesque DragonSpine mountains. |
Race Rules
- There will be a minimum of 6 roltons running in each race. [See details of the runners below]
- Each of the 6 roltons can be "sponsored" by one individual in a particular race for a nominal fee or "buy-in." [Fee to be determined]
- Private pedigree rolton entries will be accepted on the day for a small entry fee. [Yes, you can bring your own Racing toy (roltons only), entry fee to be determined]
- Up to 4 private pedigree roltons can be entered into each race to a maximum of 10 roltons overall.
- The race course will run from the Veythorne Manor dock at the north end of the grounds (where the Fishing Shop is located ~ lich #13402) to the entrance gate at the south (lich #13366). [A total of 9 rooms in either direction]
- Each race will last no more than 10 minutes.
- The first rolton to reach the gate (finish line) will be declared the winner.
- In the event of no rolton reaching the gate (finish line) before the race time elapses, the race will be declared over with no outright winner. Entry fees will not be refunded.
- Ownership of roltons must be established before the race. [Roltons must be attuned ~ HUG rolton x2]
- All roltons must be prepared before the race. [TURN rolton x10 to fully wind it]
- All roltons must be lined up at the start of the race. [PLACE/DROP rolton at the starting post]
- Races will be started on the commands of, "On your marks!" ... "Get ready!" ... "GO!"
- False starts will be disqualified. [Do not NUDGE your rolton until you are told "GO!" Make sure you know which rolton is yours e.g. NUDGE THIRD ROLTON or NUDGE BERYL ROLTON etc. You only need to NUDGE your rolton once, it sets it in motion for 10 movements. Please be aware that roltons could move in any direction.]
- Rolton "owners" and "sponsors" are permitted to encourage their roltons to continue racing should their movements cease within race time. [You will be able to pick your rolton up after 10 movements to rewind it ~ GET rolton and repeat with TURN rolton x10, PLACE/DROP and NUDGE to resume the race]
- Any attempts to assist your rolton (i.e. picking it up and carrying it) or interference with other roltons during the race will result in disqualification and/or ridicule.
- Retrieve your rolton once the race has finished [GET rolton. You will not be able to pick up your rolton until its 10 movements have completed, hopefully at the finish line!]
- All roltons must be returned to the Adjudicator where you will receive your prize for a race win. Unless, of course, you are the proud owner of the rolton, in which case just come and collect your prize and praise! [PINCH rolton x2 to unattune it and return it to Rohese or she will hunt you down!]
- The Adjudicator's decision in all matters is final. [No arguing with Rohese or she will cry.]
Betting Rules
- First and foremost, please be aware that this is just for fun! Please don't assume you are going to win big - or even win at all - as the roltons are very unpredictable and may not finish the race.
- Betting Odds will be clearly displayed before each race on the chalkboard outside the tent.
- Minimum stake is 10,000 silvers.
- Maximum stake is 1 million silvers.
- Bets can only be placed on the race about to commence.
- All bets are for first place only (no second or third place) and the rolton must have reached the finish line.
- All bets are forfeit in the event of no rolton finishing the race.
- Betting will close before each race begins. No bets can be placed while the race is underway.
- All wins must be claimed immediately after the race is over (within 10 minutes of the finish or before the next race begins, whichever is sooner) or will be forfeit.
Betting (explained in simple terms)
Betting Odds are used to determine the probability of a rolton winning a race. The fractional odds displayed will allow you to calculate how likely a given event is to happen based on previous form.
For example, betting odds of 9/1 gives a 10% chance that the rolton will win. 4/1 gives a 20% chance and 1/1 gives a 50% chance.
Betting Odds then allow you to calculate how much silver you will win if you make a bet. Using the same examples as before, quite simply, for every silver you bet, you will win the value of that bet plus the return of your stake.
- 9/1 for every 1 silver you bet, you will win 9 silvers plus the return of your 1 silver stake. So 10 silvers in total.
- 4/1 for every 1 silver you bet, you will win 4 silvers plus the return of your 1 silver stake. So 5 silvers in total.
- 1/1 for every 1 silver you bet, you will win 1 silver plus the return of your 1 silver stake. So 2 silvers in total.
All bets placed during a sweepstake are set as standard. In the event of more than one winner, the total amount of silvers staked on the race will be divided equally.
A Rolton Race Day Rehearsal will be held to determine the racing form of all six roltons and the subsequent odds for the opening race on the big day itself. The rehearsal will be an open event and everyone is welcome to come along and spectate.
Rolton Runners
| Pedigree Name | Commonly known as: | Description / Colors | Racing Form |
| Beryl Blue Silken Beauty | Beryl | a toy beryl blue silk rolton | Hailing from Bourth, Beryl is the pride of her flock. She is a beauty and known to run flat out when tempted with chocolate. |
| Ardenai Alabaster Admirer | Fluffy | a toy fluffy alabaster wool rolton | A fine specimen of a rolton, Fluffy bears all the hallmarks of good breeding and comes from good Ardenai stock. Just look at the quality of her coat! |
| Aubergine Gin Cocktail | Ginny | a toy aubergine silk rolton | Don't be fooled by Ginny's diminutive size, she can trot with the best of them, especially when motivated. So be sure to cheer her on! |
| Veythorne Velveteen Lady | Velvet | a toy ebon velveteen rolton | Just look at this elegant rolton! Velvet by name and velvet by nature, she will cut a swathe through the others when it comes to racing. |
| Selanthian Saffron Cottonwool | Saffron | a toy knitted saffron cotton rolton | Not just brightly coloured but has the temperament to go with it. Saffron is just happy to participate but is especially pleased when she wins! |
| Miss Citrine Sparkle Eyes | Cissy | a toy fleecy citrine wool rolton | Cissy is another beauty with a gorgeous citrine coat and a sparkle in her eyes. She loves to race and loves to entertain. How can you resist her? |
Previous Events
Restday, 19th day of Charlatos in the year 5123 (Sunday, March 19th)
All times Eastern
| Rolton Race Day 5123 | |||
| Time | Event | Host or Sponsor | Description |
| 1pm | Welcome Lunch | Elanthian Elegance | Starting the day in style with an elegant lunch to discuss "racing form" and "fashion." Look for the tent at the Veythorne Manor Dock (lich #13402) |
| 1.45pm | Race Set Up | Elanthian Elegance | Setting up at the starting post with announcements, race registrations, and opening of the betting table (lich #13402). |
| 2pm | The Maiden Flat Race | The Looking Glass | First race of the afternoon sponsored by Elanthian Vogue to get the rolton racers warmed up.
First prize: a rolton-shaped wicker basket covered in fluffy cotton (Picnic basket with a fringed grass green wool blanket) |
| 2.20pm | Cupcake Steeple Chase | Moonstone Abbey | The second race will involve the roltons having to navigate "springtime" hurdles along the race course.
First prize: a cupcake Confection Creator |
| 2.40pm | On the Flat | Silvergate Inn | The roltons will trot the next race over the flat.
First prize: a tea rose blossom-adorned haircomb (a Veola hair accessory) |
| 3pm | Break | Grazing break for the roltons with refreshments available for guests. | |
| 3.45pm | Race Set Up | Elanthian Elegance | Setting up once again at the starting post with announcements, race registrations, and re-opening of the betting table (lich #13402). |
| 4pm | Hunt Flat Race | Ilyan Syndicate | This race will be run on the flat.
First prize: A Survivalist's Kit unlocked to create elixirs |
| 4.20pm | Paupers Steeple Chase | House Paupers | The second steeple chase of the day will see the roltons encountering hurdles or distractions along the race course.
First prize: A giftbox of a 25-pour keg of plum and honey mead, a hip flask, and a sobering Aldoran amethyst |
| 4.40pm | The Cairnfang Sweepstake | Cairnfang Manor | See Betting Rules below for payout on a Sweepstake.
First prize: Basket of magical artifacts |
| 5pm | Mad Hatter's Tea Party | Elanthian Elegance | Ending the day in style with a picnic tea and announcement of the winners of the "Mad Hat" and "Best Bleat" awards.
Prize for the best hat: a wool-looped aged gold bell shaped like a round rolton (Illusion Prop) |