[Some notes Calliope made while discussing the Games at the Siren’s Roost bathhouse. The page is covered in various doodles of hearts and flowers; with Versi’s name hidden amongst them in flowing, decorative cursive.]
There are 10 individual events:
Javelin - Braz is the obvious choice here!
Discus - Not sure on this one, but Xan seems confident.
Long Jump - If they would let me use my wings, this would be easy!
Running - Xan is obviously a favourite, what with her performance on the mountain, but I reckon Hippofilius could give her a run for her drachme!
Wrestling - Theo wants to give this a try and he seems fairly confident… something about his size giving him an advantage?
Horse Racing - apparently Hippofilius could act as someone’s horse… not as a Centaur of course, but if he was to transform into an animal as he often does. Seems like it could give us an edge!
Boxing - Alke thinks that she might be able to place well in this using her hair to her advantage… I am not sure how effective it will be against Praxis and their Gygan with his raw strength, but I could definitely see it working against the boxers who rely more on their dexterity in a fight!
Archery - I think I am going to give this a go. I’m not particularly great at it, but I think it will be fun! (Honestly though, I think I am going to root for Corinna!)
Herald and Trumpet - Braz has said he wants to try this, and I am very excited to see him perform. I might see if he wants to practice with me… perhaps it will improve our relationship somewhat. After all, Versi seems adamant I give him another chance... and if she likes him so, I must try to do so too.
Oh, and this was the event Falana is here for! She said to watch out for her fans… but I am sure it will be fine. Hopefully she recovers from her fall. Perhaps I’ll ask after her when we get back from Pamplaxia to make sure she is alright? On that note, I wonder if Hahn is okay? Poor things said he was unlucky, and thought he might have ‘caused’ her accident. It can’t be easy to go around with a reputation like that… perhaps I will check in on him too.
Chariot Racing - None of us have much experience with chariots… but I think some of the others have some skills that make it a possibility to place, if not well.
Xan seems to think she will do all of them! That is quite a feat if so… but I wonder if she might get burnt out? She should be careful about overexerting herself, especially if she is joining us and will have to worry about the Order of Sydon trying to hurt her.
Helikaon is, naturally, qualified for a number of these too (though he seems a little more modest about his chances!)
I don’t think I am going to be much help, except for maybe the Herald and Trumpet (though Versi has specifically said she will not be playing favourites on that front!)
Oh, Versi, Versi Versi… I am so glad to see her again. And what a surprise it was to see her! I thought she wouldn’t be here for another few weeks… of course, she said that we needed to stay apart, for the sake of the Games… and then she moved into the Siren’s Roost! I guess I am not the only one that lets my heart rule my head sometimes.
I have missed her so though! And we have much to talk about; though I think the majority of it will have to wait until we return from Pamplaxia. Maybe even until after the games. I do have a few things I should like to ask before we leave… though maybe they are best left for the morning.
I’m uneasy about leaving Versi here with her brother and sister, after what Sydon tried to do to her. But I am not sure if we have much choice but to leave. If something happens with the Order, or the Cult, it could be catastrophic. I suppose that, at least this way we can check in on the Minotaurs we helped, see how they are settling in. And it will be nice to see Pamplaxia, and where Braz grew up. I am sure he will enjoy the chance to go home...