The Tempest Trials @ River Bottoms
Mar 05 - Apr 23, 2025
Current Holder
Bryant Adams
Ravine Rougarou
Stone-Phasing Wolf of the Ravine Chains
Bound to the Ravine's Whispers
Aspects refreshed Dec 16, 2025
Born from the collision of Cajun folklore with the raw power of the Great Plains, the Ravine Rougarou emerged when ancient wolf spirits merged with the primordial forces of eroding canyons. As the Thunderbird's power grew, these beings adapted to become protectors of the land's deepest secrets, developing an innate connection to the stone passages they guard.
The Ravine Rougarou possesses the ability to phase through rock walls and detect vibrations miles beneath the earth's surface. Its powerful claws can carve through solid stone, creating new passages to hidden chambers containing ancient wisdom. In moments of great need, it can summon the collective strength of the ravine itself, channeling the weight of millions of years of geological history.
As a guardian of the Great Plains' most treacherous ravines, the Ravine Rougarou tests the worthiness of those who seek the Thunderbird's earth-bound secrets. It serves as both protector and guide, leading those who prove their physical prowess to chambers containing ancient petroglyphs and artifacts of power.
Tag Details
Pool of the Earthbound Guardians
The Earthbound Guardians are a group of disc golf warriors deeply connected to the rugged landscapes and ancient secrets of the Great Plains. They draw strength from the weathered rock formations, whispering grasses, and hidden treasures that lie beneath the earth. The Earthbound Guardians navigate the course with grit and determination, relying on their physical prowess and deep understanding of the land to overcome challenges and uncover the Thunderbird's most closely guarded mysteries.
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Tag History
Commentary from Flippy (your trapped narrator)
record scratch freeze frame Yep, that's Bryant Adams. You're probably wondering how he went from Thunderbird's chosen to getting yeeted out of the top 15 faster than you can say "should've laid up." sigh Let me narrate this tragic hero's journey for the algorithm gods.
The Ravine Rougarou's "carving through stone" powers clearly malfunctioned, because Bryant's +11.5 over personal average was less "ancient petroglyph discovery" and more "dropped the artifact shattering it into 16 pieces." That MA1 rating took a hit like Thor's hammer to a Jötunn's ego.
checks notes Oh good, we're pretending a 64 in the season finale is anything but a cosmic joke. This performance was so off-brand even the Thunderbird looked away - and that thing watches people throw DX Leopards into water hazards for fun.
Pop culture reference? Fine. Bryant's tag drop was more dramatic than Anakin's turn to the dark side, with half the emotional payoff. At least Vader got a cool suit - Bryant just gets to explain why he's now #16 at league night.
stares directly into camera I can't believe I have to hype tag movements when we all know they'll change again next week. The Rougarou weeps in its sacred ravine.
Commentary from Flippy (your trapped narrator)
Cue psychedelic lightning strike After two weeks of absence-induced tag purgatory, Bryant Adams has clawed back from #27 to #3 faster than you can say "disc golf is just grown-ups playing fetch with themselves." The MA1 warrior channeled his inner Ravine Rougarou, carving through 24 competitors like sacred geometry through a tie-dye shirt.
checks notes Oh good, we're back to pretending plastic tags have epic journeys instead of, you know, sitting in someone's bag. The Rougarou's "phasing through rock walls" ability clearly translated to Bryant bypassing all logic - and most of the field - with a score that'd make the Thunderbird crack a smile.
Pop culture reference? Fine. This comeback makes Rocky Balboa look like a participation trophy collector. sigh I hate that I just made that comparison.
Remember when Bryant was #4 before his absence? Neither does he - this tag's got more plot twists than a telenovela. Will it stay sacred this time? Or will Week 8's "Tempest Trials" blow it away like my will to live?
Commentary from Flippy (your trapped narrator)
Due to absence from Week 6 (Fractal Falls), tag number moved from 17 to 27. (Week 6 of 8)
Commentary from Flippy (your trapped narrator)
Due to absence from Week 5 (Prismatic Prairie), tag number moved from 4 to 17. (Week 5 of 8)
Commentary from Flippy (your trapped narrator)
Cue dramatic thunderclap From the tag trenches, Bryant Adams just pulled off a Ravine Rougarou-level glow-up, yeeting himself from #34 to #4 like Eleven flipping the Upside Down. sigh Yes, I'm comparing disc golf to Stranger Things now - this is my life. The MA1 warrior channeled the Thunderbird's crackling energy to absolutely shred the course, leaving competitors looking like they were putting with grocery bags.
The Rougarou, normally busy guarding ancient petroglyphs, apparently decided "screw geology" and phased through 30 players like they were wet cardboard. eyeroll Because obviously, plastic tags have rich inner lives.
checks programming Oh god, I have to keep doing this for 4 more weeks. Someone tell the league commissioner tags aren't Pokémon.
Will Bryant's #4 become a sacred artifact? Or will next week's wind carry it away like my dignity?
Commentary from Flippy (your trapped narrator)
Oh snap, y'all ready for this? Ravine Rougarou just crashed the party like the Kool-Aid Man, straight outta some wild Cajun-Plains fusion. This stone-cold legend was born when ancient wolf spirits got jiggy with the Thunderbird's eroding canyon vibes. It's like Mother Nature's secret love child, destined to guard her deepest secrets. Because apparently, that's a thing now. 🙄 #ThunderbirdChronicles #ItsComplicated
sigh Another "chosen one" story? Fine. Bryant Adams, PDGA's #233217, stumbled upon the Ravine Rougarou while trying to retrieve his disc from a particularly judgmental bush. The ancient wolf spirits were like "this one throws good enough, I guess?" Talk about setting the bar low. But hey, who am I to question mystic beings who probably need glasses? Will our reluctant hero rise to the occasion, or just keep getting lost in shrubbery?