The Omnium
Overview
The Omnium is the annual championship tournament of Altrun, the prestigious competition that determines the best parkour and freerunning team in Asgartha. The tournament is held in Arkaster and represents the pinnacle achievement for Altrun practitioners.
Format
The Omnium features official tournament matches where Altrun teams compete against each other. The competition culminates in finals where teams vie for the Altrun cup, the highest honor in the sport.
Significance
Participating in the Omnium is the ultimate goal for Altrun runners. Teams throughout the capital regularly compete in unofficial matches and smaller tournaments, but winning the Omnium brings significant prestige, recognition throughout Asgartha, potential sponsorship opportunities, and status as a top-tier team.
Notable Competitions
The Jusaka Blaze reached the finals of the Omnium during Kojo Oduro’s tenure with the team. While they failed to win the cup at that time, team captain Carmela discussed the possibilities of sponsorship and becoming a top-tier team as their reputation grew.
After Kojo departed to join the Expeditionary Corps, he attended the Omnium final as a spectator. On the day of the final, Kojo was among the audience watching the competition—he wouldn’t have missed the moment for anything in the world.
That day, when Carmela lifted the Altrun cup in victory, Kojo rejoiced and tears of joy ran down his cheeks. He vowed to show the same determination in the wild expanses that his team had shown in winning the championship.
Timing
The Omnium occurs during the summer season. Kojo and Booda bonded through The Musubi ceremony the year before his departure, and while his friends competed in the Omnium during that summer, Kojo trained relentlessly for his upcoming deployment with the Expeditionary Corps.
Cultural Impact
The Omnium represents more than just a sporting event—it embodies Bravos values of daring, athleticism, and pushing boundaries. The championship serves as a proving ground for the faction’s young members to demonstrate their skills before potentially joining larger endeavors like the Rediscovery Endeavor.
Relationships
- Altrun: Sport showcased at the tournament
- Arkaster: City where the Omnium is held
- Bravos: Faction whose values the tournament embodies
- Carmela: Captain of Jusaka Blaze who won the cup
- Expeditionary Corps: Organization Kojo joined after his Altrun career
- Jusaka Blaze: Team that reached finals and later won the cup
- Kojo Oduro: Former Jusaka Blaze member who attended final as spectator