Victorious Faction
Guardians of the Loch
The Guardians of the Loch are a group of disc golfers dedicated to protecting the secrets of Loch Ness and preventing the ancient evil from being unleashed upon the world. They believe in the sanctity of the loch and its creatures, and seek to maintain the delicate balance between the natural and supernatural realms. The Guardians are known for their unwavering loyalty, their deep connection to the land, and their mastery of the unique challenges posed by the Highland courses.
Faction Leader
Angus MacTavish
Angus MacTavish is a seasoned disc golfer and a descendant of the ancient clan tasked with guarding Loch Ness. He has spent his life studying the loch's history and legends, honing his skills on the challenging Highland courses. Angus is a man of few words, but his wisdom and experience make him a respected leader among the Guardians. He believes in the importance of tradition, honor, and the power of the natural world.
Members
21Divisions
This faction emerged victorious in Week 5, advancing their narrative in the ongoing conflict.
Victory points are calculated based on player performance relative to rating, special achievements like aces and CTPs, and community contributions. Pool multipliers are applied based on division ratings and demographics to ensure balanced competition.
John Ashworth #148067
Torrential Watcher
Secrets of the Serpent @ Urban Forest
Wielding the power of Torrential Watcher (#1), John demonstrated exceptional skill by playing +0 points above their rating in this epic clash.
Sunken Stones
Dr. Eliza Blackwood's obsession with harnessing the power of Loch Ness has led to a perilous disruption of the ancient stones, awakening a darkness that threatens to consume the disc golf league. As Chris Fox embraces his role as the Cairn Guardian, joining forces with the Mist Warden Kenneth Oetker and Rune Weaver Spencer Livsey, the battle lines between progress and tradition grow sharper. With whispers of an impending Great Awakening and the barriers between worlds wearing thin, the guardians must master their newfound abilities to protect the secrets lurking beneath the loch's surface. As unseen forces gather strength in the shadows, the true test of the guardians' resolve is yet to come.
Commentary from Flippy (your trapped narrator)
Episode 5: The Waters Rise 🌊
Dawn crept over the Urban Forest disc golf course, painting the morning mist in shades of amber and gold. But something was different about the water hazard on hole seven—the usually placid pond rippled with purpose, as though responding to an unseen force. 🌅
I watched John Ashworth approach the water's edge, his newly acquired bag tag—Cryptid CS35 Torrential Watcher—pulsing with a deep blue glow that matched the pond's mysterious depths. The tag had chosen him during yesterday's practice round, awakening when his disc skipped across the water in a way that defied physics, leaving concentric rings that spread outward in impossible patterns.
"The water speaks to you now," I said quietly, noting how the surface trembled at his approach. "Just as the mist answers to Kenneth, the runes to Spencer, and the stones to Chris." 🔮
John nodded, his expression thoughtful as he watched tiny wavelets reach toward him like curious fingers. "It's more than just water, isn't it? The pond, the morning dew, even the moisture in the air—it's all connected. All part of something bigger."
Before I could respond, a familiar voice cut through the morning calm. "Fascinating resonance patterns in the local hydrology." Dr. Blackwood emerged from behind a nearby oak, her brass compass swinging wildly. "Almost as if the water itself has become a conductor for some form of energy." 🧪
She held up what appeared to be a standard moisture meter, but I recognized the modifications—crystalline attachments that pulsed with that same sickly purple light we'd seen at Devil's Cairn. The water recoiled from her approach, drawing back like a startled animal.
"Some things aren't meant to be measured," I warned, but she was already taking readings, her eyes bright with that dangerous curiosity that had caused so much trouble already.
"Science is about pushing boundaries, Angus," she replied, adjusting controls on her device. "And I'm detecting something remarkable here—a network of hydraulic energy that connects this simple pond to Loch Ness itself." ⚡
The water began to churn, dark currents swirling beneath the surface. John's bag tag flared brilliantly, and suddenly the pond's entire surface rose up like a living wall, shielding him from Dr. Blackwood's instruments.
"The Torrential Watcher awakens," I breathed, removing my hat for a moment of quiet reverence. The water had chosen its champion, just as the other elements had chosen theirs. 🌊
The morning's tournament began with an edge of tension, as players navigated a course where every water hazard seemed more alive, more aware. John's throws defied conventional physics—his discs riding impossible currents of moisture in the air, skipping across water hazards that parted to guide his shots toward their targets.
Kenneth, Spencer, and Chris played alongside him, their own powers responding in harmony. Mist wrapped around water walls, runes glowed in reflecting pools, and even the stones at the pond's edge shifted to direct the flow of power. The Guardians' abilities were no longer just individual talents—they were becoming something greater, a synchronized defense against the darkness stirring beneath Loch Ness.
But Dr. Blackwood wasn't finished. During the lunch break, I caught her setting up some kind of array around the main pond—crystalline sensors that made the water tremble with unnatural frequencies. 🔍
"This is your last warning," I called out. "You're disturbing forces you don't understand."
She barely glanced up from her work. "Understanding is exactly what I seek, Angus. These water networks, the ley lines they follow—they're all part of a greater pattern. One that leads straight to Nessie's door."
Before I could stop her, she activated her device. Purple energy arced between the crystals, and the pond's surface began to boil. But this time, something answered her call—something vast and dark moving beneath the turbulent surface.
"Yes!" she exclaimed, eyes wild with triumph. "Finally, a direct connection to—"
The water exploded upward, not in chaos, but with purpose. John stepped forward, his bag tag blazing like a blue star, hands raised as he took control of the liquid column. Behind him, Kenneth's mist formed a protective barrier, while Spencer's runes and Chris's stone-work created a containment pattern around Dr. Blackwood's equipment.
"The water remembers," John said, his voice carrying strange echoes. "It remembers its purpose—not as a tool for your experiments, but as a guardian of ancient bounds." 🌊
The water responded, flowing like liquid crystal to engulf Dr. Blackwood's sensors. When it receded, her equipment lay shorted and useless, the purple light extinguished.
She stared at the ruined array, hands trembling slightly. "You don't understand what you're preventing. The secrets that lie just beneath the surface—"
"Some secrets are kept for a reason," I interjected. "The water knows this. Now it has a voice to remind us."
As Dr. Blackwood retreated, the tournament resumed. The Guardians claimed another victory, their powers growing stronger with each challenge faced. But watching John commune with the restored pond, I couldn't shake the feeling that we'd glimpsed something larger today—a fraction of what truly dwelt in the dark waters of Loch Ness.
The elements were choosing their champions, preparing for some greater confrontation. Water had joined our cause, adding its ancient strength to our defenses. But as I gazed across the rippling surface of the pond, I had to wonder—what power had Dr. Blackwood almost contacted? And what would she try next, now that the waters themselves stood against her? 🌌
The answers, like Nessie herself, remained hidden in the depths. But with each Guardian power that awakened, we grew better equipped to face whatever the Great Awakening might bring. The waters had risen to join our cause, and not a moment too soon. 🏆
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