Question

A poem attributed to this figure ends each stanza by mentioning a journey taken by three boatloads of men, of whom only seven return. This figure intimidates a king (10[1])by making the men of his court sing a song that consists solely of a nonsense word. This figure once won a horse race by laying holly in front of his opponent’s horses, causing them to dance. This figure foiled a plan to give inspiration to Morfran by accidentally (10[1])drinking three drops from a cauldron, after which he hid (-5[1])by transforming into a piece (-5[1])of wheat that was eaten by his master Cerridwen (“keh-RID-wen”). After this figure was found as a baby by Elphin, he changed his name from Gwion Bach to one meaning “radiant brow.” For 10 points, a Frank Lloyd Wright (10[1])studio is named for what semi-legendary Welsh bard? ■END■ (10[2]0[1])

ANSWER: Taliesin (“tal-YES-in”) [accept Gwion Bach until read] (The poem in the first line is The Spoils of Annwn.)
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Buzzes

PlayerTeamOpponentBuzz PositionValue
Annabelle YangWashU AIllinois A2810
Adam FineChicago AMissouri7710
Danila KabotyanskiIndiana AChicago C87-5
Jacob HarlMissoui S&TChicago B92-5
Neal JoshiWashU BIllinois B13010
Liam StarnesChicago BMissoui S&T13910
Sam KonkelChicago CIndiana A1390
Max HodesChicago DIndiana B13910

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Midwest2025-02-01Y683%0%33%102.60
North2025-02-01Y2100%0%0%134.00
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Overflow2025-02-01Y5100%0%20%130.20
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UK2025-02-01Y1070%0%50%136.86
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