Commonly referred to as The Masquerade, the event’s attempt at using an official sounding name had been widely usurped by the colloquialism. Over the course of centuries, it had simply stuck better with time. And now, few people even bothered remembering the original.
It was public knowledge that newcomers would be tested in combat to determine if they were worthy of their masks. If a fledgling member failed to meet the group’s standards, they would not be invited back a second time. Matt and Liz, or rather, Quill and Torch, saw it as an opportunity. They were ready to create a splash and cement themselves as top contenders in this year’s tournament.
To do that, preparations were in order. The duo spent the next day gathering resources for their respective specialties.
Torch sought supp
