LEGENDS OF HAWAIKI - Prologue

[Argent Silvermage]

Tatiki and Roamu get up from thier spots "We go home now?" Roamu says looking very sleepy.
"Yes Brother, We're going home. I have the swimming contest tomorrow, and you need to be awake to cheer me on." Tiki says and waves goodbye to his friends.

 

[Mirth]

"Goodnight Wai. Walk home slowly, or you'll get lost," Puna Tani says in a mocking tone as the young man heads off in the right "wrong" direction.

"I think you should compete also, Lani" the shaman says after Wai has gone. "I hadn't thought past the ceremony though. Do you think I should partake in some events?"

As Tatiki and Roamu leave, Puna Tani stands, "Goodnight brothers. Always good to see you, Roamu. And I'm really glad that the chief liked your gift Tatiki."

To the others he says, "Well, I should really turn in too. Tomorrow should be interesting..."

 

[Seonaid]

Lani shrugs again. "Perhaps I will at that . . . As for you, after your performance today, it would be kind of sad if you didn't compete. You did so well!" She smiles and turns to leave. "Have a good night you all, I will see you tomorrow."

[Lani will participate in the surfing and swimming events.]

 

[Tonguez]

Day 2: The Competitions

"The coconut boy was here last night" Mania teased as she came in to wake Ru-Hina for the morning competitions "standing outside the compound pretending to look at the sea

"He really has something for you doesn't he?" she continued happily fetching Ru-Hina her garments for the day. Mania was older than Ru-Hina, but from a junior descent line, and when the chiefs daughter was born had been selected to be her official 'Companion' with responsibility for the younger girls virtue and purity.

"You better get up quick" she scolded as Ru-Hina showed reluctance to rise "you don't want to miss the coconut juggling competitions!" she went on laughing at her own joke as Ru-Hina rose and prepared herself for the day.
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Three events would mark the day first would be the arrival of the Karioi on their fleet of vaka, they came after the main Ritual of Welcome as they were not to be challenged being representatives of the atua in their own right.

Instead the Troupe leapt forward and announced themselves with trumpets and drums, dancing and singing their way into the village and towards the official stage. Their leader were two Urukehu, one a Vae Parai as seen in the intricate tatooing of his right leg. The body of the other was covered almost black with intricate tatoo collected from at least four different island groups of Hawaiki-raro and perhaps even that of Kuporu-Manu in Hawaiki-runga. Jugglers and fire dancers were amongst the Karioi troupe too, the body of every member oiled and dyed and eachd dressed in bright and gay colours of red and yellow and purple too.

The second event was the departure of Matavaine. The Hautupu had come down from the mountains to fetch her, standing nearly nine feet, their heads bald and features stoic they formed an impressive guard as she stept forward to give blessings to the week and the people before returning to her temple. Three of the Hautupu remained to participate in the Festivities

Finally the competitions and Maeharoa was primed and ready for the day

"Swimming first" he announced to his companions "my father Makea Takanui says that the Ariki Maurata is watching me closely, so I'll not be swimming today! But Hiva are boasting that they have brought their best swimmer with them, one they say swims like a Mako shark

We're going out to Waikea Point to swim" he continued explaining and pointing to the well known swimming spot "first one out to the Hauru Rock and back wins. So whose going in for us?".

(ooc so Lani, Tatiki, the Hiva champion - any others?
Surfing next event)

 

[Argent Silvermage]

Tatiki had been waiting all morning for this. He had spent his morning ituals in the sea where he belonged and Moa dancing alongside him as he prayed to the ocean.
Now it was time to test himself against them all. Lani he loved dearly and would not feel shamed to loose to her. And as for the Hiva champion, well Tatiki had proven his worth against sharks before.

 

[Mirth]

Awaking early, Puna Tani headed quickly toward the village. He wasn't sure how his uncle would react to his disappearance the day before, but he knew that facing him would be an insurmountable task if he did not arrive in time to see Matavaine before she departed.

Afterwards, the shaman decided that he would put his name on the lists for the wrestling, boxing and spearfighting events. If he was ever to become a Tanguru, he needed to prove himself in battle.

But first, he needed to prove himself to Matavaine. Seeing his uncle, Puna Tani stood a little straighter as he walked toward Tineiafi with a smile on his face.

OOC: Sorry about the delay in posting. Went out of town unexpectedly for the weekend and just got back.

 

[wolff96]

Sunlight lanced down though a window and shone mercilessly in Wai's eyes. Groaning, he rolled over and tried to find a shadier spot to sleep.

When he realized he wasn't having any luck, Wai dragged himself from bed. His head felt horrible... too much alcohol the night before.

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Half an hour later, feeling a bit fortified from some light breakfast and dressed in his festival best, Wai made his way to the beach to watch the first of the competitons.

He felt happy to note that his walk was only slightly unsteady...

Finding a good spot, he sat down to watch the swimming competitions and hoped his balance would return in full before the surfing competition.

 

[Mirth]

OOC: el BUMParino

 

[Tonguez]

ooc sorry about the delay – I got worms! But hopefully Norton and Microsoft updates have helped fix it)

Puna Tani

As expected Tineiafi was in the chiefs compound with the other leaders and dignitaries of Nukutea bidding farewell to the Clan Matriarch and High-priestess Lady Matava’ine and her Hautupu escort.

“ [color=sky blue]It is a good match[/color]” Puna Tani overheard the Lady Matavaine say as he entered the low fence around the compound “[color=sky blue]Maeharoa is ready. You will send him and his entourage to me after the festival, from there to Tafitinui[/color]” she instructed clearly and unequivocally in a tone that did not allow debate. Makea Takanui willingly agreed.

Tineiafi looked up and saw Puna Tani approaching, a frown creased his brow but equally his eyes showed concern more than anything else. Noticing the expression on Tineiafi’s face the Lady Matava’ine directed her words to him

“[color=sky blue]I see that the child of your brother has finally come[/color]” she stated without turning to check. ”[color=sky blue]He is late, and needs to learn respect for his elders. You are responsible for his conduct I will leave his correction in your hands. Nonetheless make it clear that a leader of men must master himself before he gains mastery over others. His performance during the Ritual shows he can master himself – do not let him fail[/color]”

Tineiafi bowed his head in acknowledgement of the Matirarchs words and then excusing himself left the circle of leaders and went to take Puna Tani aside…

 

[Mirth]

ooc sorry about the delay – I got worms! But hopefully Norton and Microsoft updates have helped fix it)

OOC: OUCH This kind of thing makes me glad I've only used Macs. Been computing since 1985 and I've NEVER had a virus or anti-virus software. Good luck with that.

Tineiafi bowed his head in acknowledgement of the Matirarchs words and then excusing himself left the circle of leaders and went to take Puna Tani aside…

"I'm sorry, uncle," Puna Tani says before Tineiafi can speak. "It's... the beasts. They taunt me. They tell me of... my father." The young shaman pauses with his head bowed. "Should I make apologies to Lady Matava'ine in person?"