At midnight, we gathered in the lobby for the bracket posting. All sixteen team captains. Plus officials, guards, and too many spectators to watch the listing.
The tournament organizer who is an elderly woman with stern eyes, activated a magical projection.
"The 73rd Continental Inter-Academy Tournament bracket is now official. Matches begin tomorrow at 1 PM. Round one consists of eight matches. Winners advance to quarterfinals the following day. Questions?"
Nobody had any questions.
I studied the bracket.
ROUND ONE:
1. Ravana (Astral Haven) vs. Tempest (Stormwatch)
2. Celestius (Astral Haven) vs. Blackwater (Crimson Spire)
3. Nightwhisper (Shadowgrove) vs. Cipher (Mystholm)
4. Steelheart (Ironheart) vs. Riverbound (Crimson Spire)
5. Ashford (Astral Haven backup) vs. Stormcaller (Stormwatch)
6. Brightwing (Mystholm) vs. Frostmarch (Shadowgrove)
7. Ironside (Ironheart backup) vs. Wavecrest (Crimson Spire backup)
