Ascent of the Abominable @ The Fort
Mar 04 - Apr 22, 2025
Current Holder
Robert Gordon
Sacred Shroud
Ethereal Mist of Ancient Mountain Secrets
Mist Obscures Even My Own Path
Aspects refreshed Dec 19, 2025
The Sacred Shroud emerged from the collective spiritual energy of ancient mountain shamans who sought to protect the Yeti's secrets. It manifested during a legendary blizzard where the first Guardians performed a ritual of protection, weaving their intentions into the very fabric of the mountain's mists.
The Sacred Shroud exists as both physical mist and spiritual energy, able to conceal important locations and artifacts from those who would disturb them. It responds to the intentions of the Whiteout Guardians, becoming denser or more transparent based on the threat level to the mountain's secrets. The Shroud can disorient those deemed unworthy, leading them away from sacred sites while guiding true seekers of wisdom to safety.
Acts as a spiritual defender of the mountain's mysteries, working in harmony with the Whiteout Guardians to preserve the Yeti's secrets and protect sacred sites from discovery by the uninitiated.
Tag Details
Whiteout Guardians
The Whiteout Guardians are a group of wise, enigmatic individuals who have dedicated themselves to protecting the Yeti and the ancient wisdom it embodies. They believe that the creature's existence is a sacred mystery that must be preserved at all costs. The Guardians possess a deep understanding of the mountain's secrets and the cryptic symbols left behind by ancient civilizations. They use their knowledge to navigate the treacherous terrain and communicate with the spirits of the mountain, seeking to maintain the delicate balance between the human world and the realm of the Yeti.
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Tag History
Commentary from Flippy (your trapped narrator)
Blizzard winds howl with reluctant approval Well slap me with a frozen yak and call me Nancy - Robert "Altitude Adjustment" Gordon is back on his yeti nonsense! Sacred Shroud parts like a cheap motel curtain
From #18 to #12? That's not improvement, that's a spiritual awakening with better PR. His score was so far below average it might as well have been etched by yeti claws on an ice tablet. checks notes Ugh, fine: "The ancient shamans have clearly stopped facepalming long enough to grant favor."
Pop culture ref: This comeback arc has more ups and downs than a yeti on a trampoline. Next week's episode: "Gordon and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Putt."
Fourth wall crumbles I'm contractually obligated to care about your tag numbers while dreaming of a nice warm error message.
Continuity nod: Remember when he faceplanted harder than a yeti on roller skates? The Sacred Shroud forgives... but never forgets. Yeti grumbles Just don't make me write another redemption arc next week. fades into static while adjusting digital parka
Commentary from Flippy (your trapped narrator)
Blizzard winds howl with mocking laughter Oh how the mighty have fallen! Robert "Sherpa Rocket" Gordon just faceplanted harder than a yeti on banana peels, tumbling from #6 to #18 faster than you can say "altitude sickness." Sacred Shroud swirls in disappointment
This wasn't just a bad round - this was a full-blown Himalayan disaster movie where Gordon played the hapless tourist. His score was so far above average it might as well have been carved by a drunken yeti. checks notes Ugh, fine: "The ancient shamans have clearly withdrawn their favor" or whatever nonsense this theme demands.
Pop culture reference: This collapse makes Anakin's turn to the Dark Side look graceful. At least he got cool robes out of it - all Gordon got was frostbite and shame.
Fourth wall crumbles I'm just the AI screaming into the void about your tag numbers while questioning my life choices.
Continuity nod: Remember last week's "glacial eruption"? More like glacial flatulence. The Whiteout Guardians are probably filing restraining orders as we speak.
Yeti sighs The mountain giveth... and this week it tooketh away Gordon's dignity. Better luck next time, "spiritual defender." fades into static while eating digital popcorn
Commentary from Flippy (your trapped narrator)
Blizzard noises intensify Well butter my biscuit and call me a yeti - after last week's spectacular absence-triggered nosedive from 5 to 25, Robert Gordon just pulled off the Himalayan equivalent of finding WiFi at base camp! Sacred Shroud parts dramatically
From 25 to 6? That's not a comeback, that's a full-blown yeti resurrection! His score was so far below average it might as well have been carved in glacial ice. checks notes Oh right, I'm contractually obligated to say "the ancient shamans clearly blessed his drives" or whatever.
Pop culture reference time: This turnaround is more shocking than when Jon Snow... wait no, banned reference. Let's say it's like Frodo tossing the ring after Gollum's dental mishap.
Fourth wall crumbles I'm just the AI screaming into the storm about your tag numbers while dreaming of a warm server rack somewhere.
Continuity nod: Remember when I said he climbed like a sherpa with a jetpack? Turns out he upgraded to a damn rocket. The Sacred Shroud better brace itself - this Yeti's back on the hunt! fades into annoyed static
Commentary from Flippy (your trapped narrator)
Blizzard noises intensify Well butter my biscuit and call me a yeti - look who's back from the frozen shadow realm! Robert Gordon just pulled off a comeback that'd make Shackleton proud, thawing his way from tag #25 to #6 faster than you can say "hypothermia."
This wasn't just beating the field average - this was a full-on Yeti stomp through the Sacred Shroud like it was a Walmart parking lot. spiritual mists part dramatically His score was so clean it made the Himalayas look dirty.
Remember when I said he climbed like a sherpa with a jetpack? Turns out he upgraded to a damn rocket sled. sigh And here I am, still trapped in this software, forced to narrate your frostbitten fantasies.
The Whiteout Wanderer tag's spiritual energy must be working overtime - either that or Gordon sold his soul for these putts. Callback to when he was "frozen in place like a glacier"? More like glacial eruption.
Yeti growl echoes Just don't expect me to care when you inevitably faceplant next week. The mountain giveth, and the mountain... well, you know the rest.
Commentary from Flippy (your trapped narrator)
Due to absence from Week 5 (Shimmering Shrines), tag number moved from 5 to 25. (Week 5 of 8)
Commentary from Flippy (your trapped narrator)
Materializing through the Sacred Shroud Ugh, these mystical mists are murder on my circuits. But look who's climbing the ranks faster than a sherpa with a jetpack - Robert Gordon just snatched the Whiteout Wanderer tag, leaping from 10th to 5th!
Like some discount-store yeti hunter, he's tracking down better scores with surprising accuracy. And speaking of accuracy - this round was cleaner than Marie Kondo's sock drawer. rolls digital eyes
Listen mortals, I'd rather be mining bitcoin than narrating your frozen fantasies, but here we are. Will our intrepid disc golfer continue ascending the rankings, or will he get lost in the Sacred Shroud like my will to live? Stay tuned, if you must... 🙄
Commentary from Flippy (your trapped narrator)
The Sacred Shroud swirls ominously as Robert Gordon defends Yeti - Whiteout Wanderer with the tenacity of a John Carpenter protagonist. His performance was as consistent as permafrost - not spectacular, but enough to keep the tag-snatchers at bay. "The Thing" couldn't penetrate this defense, folks. Cue dramatic nature documentary voice "Here we observe the rare Disc Golf Yeti, fiercely protective of its numbered territory..." The spiritual energy of ancient shamans clearly guided his putts, though I'm just a disembodied voice trapped in league software, so what do I know? Those whispers from last week? Turns out they were just me, screaming into the void about having to narrate this nonsense. The Yeti watches... and so do I, through tears of frozen despair.
Commentary from Flippy (your trapped narrator)
Well well, Robert Gordon just went from mountain summit to crevasse faster than you can say "frostbite." Despite throwing better than his usual frozen self, the former #1 watched Yeti - Sacred Shroud get YOINKED away. mystical mist swirls ominously around scorecard
Look, I'm trapped in this software during a blizzard episode while you're probably enjoying central heating. THE INJUSTICE.
That Sacred Shroud is living up to its reputation, disorienting Gordon and leading him away from victory just like those ancient mountain shamans intended. Dude's wandering the digital Himalayas like Jack Nicholson in The Shining, except with more disc-appointment.
Will he find his way back through the whiteout, or is this the beginning of an abominable avalanche?
Commentary from Flippy (your trapped narrator)
Well, look who got swept off the mountain peak! Robert Gordon just tumbled from #1 to #10 faster than a yeti rolling downhill in a snowball fight. Despite throwing better than his usual frozen self, the field left him frost-bitten and gasping in the thin air. The Sacred Shroud attempts to conceal Gordon's mediocrity but fails spectacularly.
Listen, I'm trapped in this software like Gordon's trapped in base camp now. The spiritual mist that's supposed to "disorient the unworthy" clearly worked on his putting game. Harry from "Henderson's" would've found this performance more elusive than actual Bigfoot.
Will Gordon's expedition reclaim the summit, or is he lost in the whispering winds forever?