Along the stretch of the Northern shores of Thunder Bay, there are high silvery and copper colored cliffs that tower over the water. With large rock platforms made from a texturized metallic stone, the cliffs have enough texture to prevent slipping off of the edge. The cliffs are split in half by two different sizes, the larger ones fold high above the smaller ones, providing shade for the lower cliffs.
This provides a place for cliff diving and jumping. Many divers favor this location as an extreme form of excitement and renewal. Climbing the cliffs from the water's edge requires a lot of patience and strength, as some of the rocks crumble under enough pressure. If one swims towards the shore, a short stretch to the South, they can walk up the nearby grassy hill around and to the cliffs again.
The Endals favor the upper cliffs for training with their Wind Eagles. With 90 to 150 feet drops to the water, the Endals and their Wind Eagles can use this as a place to develop a deeper trust and a way to practice flying. People also cliff dive from these heights, usually after practicing on the smaller cliffs below, as well as the Suren Cliffs in Wind Reach.
The Lower cliffs, tucked beneath the high ones, are still quite high and dangerous to jump from, ranging from 30 to 50 feet. Sometimes jumping from these lower cliffs can be more dangerous that the high ones, because of the strength of the ocean's waves below. These cliffs also have more of a rocky substance to them. Their coloring is more of a coppery color as opposed to the lighter, silvery high ones, mostly due to being hit by the ocean's waves and mist.
Every Summer season there is a cliff diving competition for those who wish to compete. This takes place when the water is the warmest as well as the calmest.
NPC
Name: Jyrra
Race: Inarta
Gender: Male
Caste: Avora
Skills: Cliff Diving 55, Climbing 60, Medicine 35
Jyrra in an Inarta that spends most of his days around the cliffs, urging people to jump. He has a very outgoing, reckless, and cocky personality that to some can be overwhelming. He has been jumping from the cliffs for many years and will give advice to those willing to learn. But if anyone gets hurt, while under his watch, he will try to help them with the hopes to convince them to jump once more.
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Competition
Summer Competition:
In the middle of the Summer season, every year, there is a Cliff Diving and Jumping competition hosted by Jyrra and other "guest" judges from around the area of Thunder Bay. Usually the contest takes place between Summer 40-43, It lasts for three separate days, consisting of two dives each day from various heights above the water, one from each cliff size. Prizes range from 1st to 3rd place and are presented at the beginning of the competition. Each year the prizes are different. During the competition, healers are present, in case of any serious injury.
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Warning
Warning:
This location is accessible from late Spring to early Fall, depending on the snowfall around the area. Cliff diving is a dangerous sport, especially from the highest points. Injuries will likely occur when one is not trained. By posting jumps in this location, remember that moderators have the ability to give your characters some interesting and possibly life threatening repercussions!
