Puzzle 1: Formation of the Clans - The Opening Dash

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First, the contestant who finished first was the captain of Ironvale. That means Ironvale belongs to the first-place finisher.

Zoey finished two places ahead of Miles. With four places, the only possibilities are Zoey second with Miles fourth, or Zoey first with Miles third.

The captain of Skyshade finished one place after Zoey. If Zoey were first, Skyshade would be second. But the first-place finisher is Ironvale, so Zoey cannot be first because she would then need to be Ironvale, which conflicts with the next relevant clue that Zoey did not choose Ironvale. Therefore Zoey must be second and Miles must be fourth. Then Skyshade is third, because it is one place after Zoey.

The captain of Tidalspire finished last. Since Miles is fourth, Miles must be the captain of Tidalspire.

Kaito finished ahead of Suri. The remaining unfilled finishing places are first and third. Third is Skyshade. Therefore one of Kaito or Suri is first and the other is third. Because Kaito finished ahead of Suri, Kaito must be first and Suri must be third.

Now assign clans. First place is Ironvale, so Kaito is the captain of Ironvale. Third place is Skyshade, so Suri is the captain of Skyshade. Fourth place is Tidalspire, already given to Miles. Zoey is second and cannot be Ironvale, and Skyshade and Tidalspire are already taken, so Zoey must be the captain of Emberclaw.

Check the remaining conditions. Suri did not choose Tidalspire, which is true because she is Skyshade. Kaito is not the captain of Emberclaw, which is true because he is Ironvale. All clues are satisfied.

Answers

Kaito finished 1st and chose Ironvale.
Zoey finished 2nd and chose Emberclaw.
Suri finished 3rd and chose Skyshade.
Miles finished 4th and chose Tidalspire.

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