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TOPIC | Draw your Lair challenge 50/98
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[center] Drew a bunch today but let's update all done since wednesday. Yes, I am still doing one everyday even if I don't put them up on the board ahaha ------ [b]Wednesday[/b] Very happy with this one, specially the quad! But alas, the human is also looking very nice and even inspired me to write down his lore! [b]Rayan[/b] [url=https://flightrising.com/main.php?dragon=60626741] [img]https://flightrising.com/rendern/350/606268/60626741_350.png[/img] [/url] [img]https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/325791608287264768/715276391633125447/rayan.png[/img] ------- [b]Thursday[/b] Drawing curly hair has always been a big challenge for me. Alas, I am veeeery happy with how this one's turned out! ♥ [b]Vyssa[/b] [url=https://flightrising.com/main.php?dragon=52219112] [img]https://flightrising.com/rendern/350/522192/52219112_350.png[/img] [/url] [img]https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/325791608287264768/715638164693450823/vyssa.png[/img] -------- [b]Friday[/b] Two for the price of one haha I did use the same quad because they have same breed, genes and etc. Just diff eye colours I guess. Quite happy with how their humans turned out, it was a big trouble making them look alike a lil bit since they're supposed to be siblings. [b]Sour Grape[/b] [url=https://flightrising.com/main.php?dragon=57926319] [img]https://flightrising.com/rendern/350/579264/57926319_350.png[/img] [/url] [img]https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/455410444879003678/715980972847530024/azeda.png[/img] [b]Sour Cream[/b] [url=https://flightrising.com/main.php?dragon=57285239] [img]https://flightrising.com/rendern/350/572853/57285239_350.png[/img] [/url] [img]https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/455410444879003678/715980974705606767/Azedin.png[/img] -------- [b]Saturday[/b] Dead:tm: As I did three dragons today. Very happy with all results, who would've known doing this mini-challenge would do such goodness for my art! :D Also hooray for drawing elderly people <3 [b]Amra[/b] [url=https://flightrising.com/main.php?dragon=55067428] [img]https://flightrising.com/rendern/350/550675/55067428_350.png[/img] [/url] [img]https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/325791608287264768/716318332311044126/amra.png[/img] [b]Hama[/b] [url=https://flightrising.com/main.php?dragon=52915015] [img]https://flightrising.com/rendern/350/529151/52915015_350.png[/img] [/url] [img]https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/325791608287264768/716359921825742848/hama.png[/img] [b]Snapdragon Drag's Clan Leader Luar[/b] [url=https://flightrising.com/main.php?dragon=32475020] [img]https://flightrising.com/rendern/350/324751/32475020_350.png[/img] [/url] [img]https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/325791608287264768/716405698463924314/luar.png[/img]

Drew a bunch today but let's update all done since wednesday. Yes, I am still doing one everyday even if I don't put them up on the board ahaha


Wednesday

Very happy with this one, specially the quad! But alas, the human is also looking very nice and even inspired me to write down his lore!

Rayan


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Thursday

Drawing curly hair has always been a big challenge for me. Alas, I am veeeery happy with how this one's turned out! ♥

Vyssa


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Friday

Two for the price of one haha I did use the same quad because they have same breed, genes and etc. Just diff eye colours I guess. Quite happy with how their humans turned out, it was a big trouble making them look alike a lil bit since they're supposed to be siblings.

Sour Grape


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Sour Cream


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Saturday

Dead:tm: As I did three dragons today. Very happy with all results, who would've known doing this mini-challenge would do such goodness for my art! :D Also hooray for drawing elderly people <3

Amra


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Hama


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Snapdragon Drag's Clan Leader Luar


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Mudy | she/they | +8H FR

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[center]omg I just realised I never posted the final few here! I decided that over thirty during a whole month is quite a good haul so I'm very proud to have completed this crazy challenge! Might do another in the future but for now I'm going to take time to dedicate to other hobbies after working hours! :) Regardless of it, the final few: ------- [b]Sunday 31st of May[/b] [b]Isira[/b] [url=https://www1.flightrising.com/dragon/54742740][img]https://www1.flightrising.com/rendern/350/547428/54742740_350.png[/img][/url] [img]https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/325791608287264768/716671130680950844/isira.png[/img] Why are Tundras so hard to draw? Very happy with the human though! She ended up looking exactly how I always imagined her, curly mane and all! [b]Priti[/b] [url=https://www1.flightrising.com/dragon/61093585][img]https://www1.flightrising.com/rendern/350/610936/61093585_350.png[/img][/url] [img]https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/325791608287264768/716684941689225327/priti.png[/img] Why is drawing kids so hard? 81 Anyways, used loads of references for her... But I'm happy. I find kids so hard. Very happy with the quad too! She'd be a permahatchling if only I didn't like playing dress up so much haha ------ [b]Monday 1st of June[/b] [b]Tila[/b] [url=https://www1.flightrising.com/dragon/50124325][img]https://www1.flightrising.com/rendern/350/501244/50124325_350.png[/img][/url] [img]https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/325791608287264768/717092856757485679/tila.png[/img] Very happy with her resting bitch face! :P She also ended up looking exactly like I always imagined her, straight green hair, full lips and a lot of attitude! Even the quad looks on point with how I imagine her, 100% happy! ------ [b]Tuesday 2nd of June[/b] [url=https://www1.flightrising.com/dragon/53855215][img]https://www1.flightrising.com/rendern/350/538553/53855215_350.png[/img][/url] [img]https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/499654166591963146/719523050831216650/lai.png[/img] Laila! Man, bogs are hard. This is the second one and it was nice to compare with Mirena, who was the first one I did and is also a bog girl. I remember taking over 3-4h to make Mirena while I did Laila, quad and human, in less than one hour! This challenge did wonders to make me draw and produce faster! :) ------ [b]Wednesday 3rd of June[/b] [b]Lynn[/b] [url=https://www1.flightrising.com/dragon/48014593][img]https://www1.flightrising.com/rendern/350/480146/48014593_350.png[/img][/url] [img]https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/325791608287264768/717806522062602374/lynn.png[/img] Very happy with how she turned out because I find ethnic characters so hard! But well, here's fancy miss Lynn, and I'm very happy with both her human and quad too! SDs are so hard imo and I'm quite satisfied with how she turned out! ------ [b]Thursday 4th of June[/b] Did two today because my back wasn't hurting (a miracle!) and then finished the challenge on Thursday because I had a lot of work due Friday so I ended up working til very late! But anyways, here they are! [b]Andras[/b] [url=https://www1.flightrising.com/dragon/53777707][img]https://www1.flightrising.com/rendern/350/537778/53777707_350.png[/img][/url] [img]https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/325791608287264768/718178787816112228/andras.png[/img] I still find SDs hard. Very happy with how his hair turned out! He looks fancy and posh and that was my main goal! Very happy with him <3 Also I loved how smug his quad turned out, so I'm very proud because I'll say it again: SDs are HARD imo. [b]Iddras[/b] [url=https://www1.flightrising.com/dragon/42855907][img]https://www1.flightrising.com/rendern/350/428560/42855907_350.png[/img][/url] [img]https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/325791608287264768/718178791083737139/iddras.png[/img] Very happy with him, both human and quad! Felt super weird to draw a caucasian character after so long! But it turned out ok? Also, his quad is really cool imo, I'm happy! -------- Aaaand with that I'll put a small stop on this challenge! I think finishing over half my lair isn't a small feat and I'm really proud! Hopefully I'll do another one of these soon, but at smaller scale (a week or so at the time?)
omg

I just realised I never posted the final few here!

I decided that over thirty during a whole month is quite a good haul so I'm very proud to have completed this crazy challenge!

Might do another in the future but for now I'm going to take time to dedicate to other hobbies after working hours! :)

Regardless of it, the final few:


Sunday 31st of May

Isira

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Why are Tundras so hard to draw? Very happy with the human though! She ended up looking exactly how I always imagined her, curly mane and all!


Priti

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Why is drawing kids so hard? 81
Anyways, used loads of references for her... But I'm happy. I find kids so hard.
Very happy with the quad too! She'd be a permahatchling if only I didn't like playing dress up so much haha


Monday 1st of June

Tila


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Very happy with her resting ***** face! :P She also ended up looking exactly like I always imagined her, straight green hair, full lips and a lot of attitude!
Even the quad looks on point with how I imagine her, 100% happy!


Tuesday 2nd of June

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Laila! Man, bogs are hard. This is the second one and it was nice to compare with Mirena, who was the first one I did and is also a bog girl. I remember taking over 3-4h to make Mirena while I did Laila, quad and human, in less than one hour! This challenge did wonders to make me draw and produce faster! :)


Wednesday 3rd of June

Lynn


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Very happy with how she turned out because I find ethnic characters so hard! But well, here's fancy miss Lynn, and I'm very happy with both her human and quad too! SDs are so hard imo and I'm quite satisfied with how she turned out!


Thursday 4th of June

Did two today because my back wasn't hurting (a miracle!) and then finished the challenge on Thursday because I had a lot of work due Friday so I ended up working til very late!

But anyways, here they are!

Andras

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I still find SDs hard. Very happy with how his hair turned out! He looks fancy and posh and that was my main goal! Very happy with him <3 Also I loved how smug his quad turned out, so I'm very proud because I'll say it again: SDs are HARD imo.


Iddras

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Very happy with him, both human and quad! Felt super weird to draw a caucasian character after so long! But it turned out ok? Also, his quad is really cool imo, I'm happy!


Aaaand with that I'll put a small stop on this challenge! I think finishing over half my lair isn't a small feat and I'm really proud!

Hopefully I'll do another one of these soon, but at smaller scale (a week or so at the time?)
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Mudy | she/they | +8H FR

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Wooah..:'O
This is really inspiring to see ! I love the effort you put into your lair and your drawings are really inspiring !

I would love to join challenge like this someday - just gotta finish all my lore first TuT'
Wooah..:'O
This is really inspiring to see ! I love the effort you put into your lair and your drawings are really inspiring !

I would love to join challenge like this someday - just gotta finish all my lore first TuT'
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@HollowBay

Awww thanks <3333 To be honest, I'm making all their lores as I go! :'D Just had the setting lore settled and some major key points like leaders and core figures?

Maybe that helps you? <3
Do ping me if you make a draw-your-lair-challenge! I'd love to see! :D
@HollowBay

Awww thanks <3333 To be honest, I'm making all their lores as I go! :'D Just had the setting lore settled and some major key points like leaders and core figures?

Maybe that helps you? <3
Do ping me if you make a draw-your-lair-challenge! I'd love to see! :D
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Mudy | she/they | +8H FR

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Spruce kills my playstyle.
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Ohh I see:O
But still, they are good!

I, like you, have the main lore setting set with most of the dragons "role" as well :o But not all of the dragons have their full lore yet (some still needs to be genes but I am saving up big time^^')


Oh, sure I'll do that once I get started^^ <3
Would you ping me too once you continue again here? I read that you are taking a break that it's good so you don't burn yourself out :(
Ohh I see:O
But still, they are good!

I, like you, have the main lore setting set with most of the dragons "role" as well :o But not all of the dragons have their full lore yet (some still needs to be genes but I am saving up big time^^')


Oh, sure I'll do that once I get started^^ <3
Would you ping me too once you continue again here? I read that you are taking a break that it's good so you don't burn yourself out :(
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@HollowBay

Ah, most of my dragons don't have full lore, mostly snipets?! I've been trying to buy written profiles in lore shops to make up for it, as English is not my mother language and so I get a little overwhelmed trying to convey some lores ;;

I'll ping you! :D Thanks for the interest <333
@HollowBay

Ah, most of my dragons don't have full lore, mostly snipets?! I've been trying to buy written profiles in lore shops to make up for it, as English is not my mother language and so I get a little overwhelmed trying to convey some lores ;;

I'll ping you! :D Thanks for the interest <333
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Mudy | she/they | +8H FR

English is not my mother language
Spruce kills my playstyle.
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I absolutely adore this thread, this is so inspiring! <3 I adore your lore and how you've build this thread, it's so inspiring and it makes me want to start properly working with my own lore that I've never gotten into actual writing ;__;

... Hopefully it's okay to post, feel free to ask me to delete my comment if it bothers you :S
I absolutely adore this thread, this is so inspiring! <3 I adore your lore and how you've build this thread, it's so inspiring and it makes me want to start properly working with my own lore that I've never gotten into actual writing ;__;

... Hopefully it's okay to post, feel free to ask me to delete my comment if it bothers you :S
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@Sealterbloind

omg <333 please start one! Start small, but absolutely start <3
Even one post just splitting lore into bullet points helps massively into getting the gears of lore writing in motion!

It's a really lovely way of pass the time!

And don't worry, I love when people comment here!
Reminds me to come and update this mess :'D
@Sealterbloind

omg <333 please start one! Start small, but absolutely start <3
Even one post just splitting lore into bullet points helps massively into getting the gears of lore writing in motion!

It's a really lovely way of pass the time!

And don't worry, I love when people comment here!
Reminds me to come and update this mess :'D
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Mudy | she/they | +8H FR

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Spruce kills my playstyle.
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It's been 84 years since I last updated this board but alas... I wanted to start putting some of the texts I made / purchase for my dragons here as backup anyway, so here's the first I'm placing here. (not in order! I'll list them in order in some forum post :P) [font=Georgia][size=7]Ballots and compromise[/size] [br][br] [indent][emoji=lightning rune size=1] [b][font=Courier New]by yours truly, what is English[/indent] [font=Georgia] [color=transparent]xxxxxxx[/color]Farris paced around the guildmaster quarters with Mirena at his toll and Severo at his side. It was just another day at the Navigator Guild and yet, the nocturne felt like there was something unusual on that otherwise ordinary Tuesday. [color=transparent]xxxxxxx[/color]– The monthly balance for tax and incomes, sire. – The bogsneak handed him the first stack of papers with spreadsheets. [color=transparent]xxxxxxx[/color]– Hm. [color=transparent]xxxxxxx[/color]– And the monthly customs and revenues. – Another stack of papers. [color=transparent]xxxxxxx[/color]– Hmm. [color=transparent]xxxxxxx[/color]– And finally, fixed and variable costs, expenses and profits. [color=transparent]xxxxxxx[/color]Now yes, the paper Farris liked. He shuffled them around to have a good look at the columns he hated, all of the clan's fixed expenses and floating costs and finally the golden girl, profits! [color=transparent]xxxxxxx[/color]– We... – He shuffled to the paper where the summarised version of the previous month was. – We're well onto green this month? [color=transparent]xxxxxxx[/color]– Thrice the usual, sire, yes. [color=transparent]xxxxxxx[/color]He raised an eyebrow and upon hearing that, even Severo approached him. Farris let his... Almost-son assistant have a look at the spreadsheet. The pearlcatcher balanced his pearl and pointed to a column. [color=transparent]xxxxxxx[/color]– Is this... For real? No mistakes? – The pearlcatcher looked at Mirena. [color=transparent]xxxxxxx[/color]– I'm sorry? – She replied. Mirena took tremendous pride on her spreadsheets and she was visibly defensive that Severo was questioning them. [color=transparent]xxxxxxx[/color]– We had no food expenses this month? [color=transparent]xxxxxxx[/color]– For the first time in two years, yes. – She cleaned her glasses. – Although there may be mistaken data dating from July two years ago as [b]I[/b] wasn't part of the Guild by then. [color=transparent]xxxxxxx[/color]– There may be, Mirena, our previous accountant wasn't half as competent as you are. – Farris said, knowing the bog's prideful nature quite well. – This is extraordinary! Was this... Because of that caravan? [color=transparent]xxxxxxx[/color]– It may be sire. No massive changes on the exalt gathers, so it's safe to say from data that all surplus of food points came from the foraging and hunting done by the caravan. – Mirena said in a single go. [color=transparent]xxxxxxx[/color]– Did they give us a date they're leaving? [color=transparent]xxxxxxx[/color]– Wasn't their contract only due three months? They should be leaving by the end of next month, no? – Severo asked, taking the papers Farris wasn't looking at to deliver to Lady Neph. [color=transparent]xxxxxxx[/color]– Correct, costs for their contract are due the end of summer. – Mirena boasted, as she was still angry at Severo and would remain so for a few days, not that he minded or even noticed. [color=transparent]xxxxxxx[/color]Farris handed all papers to his assistant and scratched his chin. He used a small cloth to wipe away any sweat drops from his forehead. It was still the height of summer but temperatures were due to lower soon. Summer would end and with that the stay of the caravan. [color=transparent]xxxxxxx[/color]He had only met them once and very briefly, Mercurio had been the one to discuss their stay at his other property, at the opposing side of Caramaelstron Bay. [color=transparent]xxxxxxx[/color]How did eight dragons manage to gather enough resources to feed an almost hundred big clan? [color=transparent]xxxxxxx[/color]– Sev. Call Merc of the Greatshell Hotel and tell him to meet me tomorrow, we may need to loan Blueridge for a little longer. [center]*** [/center] [font=Georgia] [color=transparent]xxxxxxx[/color]The spiral was sitting eerily still at the docks, a thick leather folder under his arms and a sandwich on his hands. Farris approached him with Sev and Cypress at his side. [color=transparent]xxxxxxx[/color]– Are you going there alone? – He asked the spiral. [color=transparent]xxxxxxx[/color]– I am going with you and your dragons, aren't I? I expect the Navigator Guild to ensure my safety. [color=transparent]xxxxxxx[/color]Farris meant to say something, but Cypress just raised a hand and with that the topic was over. As the group motioned to leave, Nephilim arrived in a graceful flight. [color=transparent]xxxxxxx[/color]– Mind if I join? – She asked him. [color=transparent]xxxxxxx[/color]– You are always a sight to sore eyes, my dearest. – He smiled at his mate. – You didn't have to. It's just a simple negotiation. [color=transparent]xxxxxxx[/color]– Call it a woman's intuition. [color=transparent]xxxxxxx[/color]– If Lady Neph is going do I have to? [color=transparent]xxxxxxx[/color]Neph, Farris and Cypress looked at Severo. He looked very uncomfortable, which wasn’t unusual for him, but this time… Something was different. Farris had never seen him back down a job. [color=transparent]xxxxxxx[/color]– And why would you not go? [color=transparent]xxxxxxx[/color]– I... It's just... That pearlcatcher is just... – Sev shifted around awkwardly. – Wrong. [color=transparent]xxxxxxx[/color]– I don't think I raised you to hold prejudice against any dragon. – Farris said very quietly to him. [color=transparent]xxxxxxx[/color]– I'm sorry sir, it's just... Did... Did you see his pearl? Any...Anywhere? – He replied also very softly while clutching his own pearl on his arms. [color=transparent]xxxxxxx[/color]– He didn't have one. – Mercurio stood up after finishing his snack. [color=transparent]xxxxxxx[/color]Farris saw Severo shake his head negatively, in a very apprehensive gesture. He hardly ever remembered his foster son was... Well, a pearlcatcher. Farris didn't appreciate when dragon let their breed's quirks get in their way of their work. He sighed and was about to scold Sev for that when Neph placed herself between them. [color=transparent]xxxxxxx[/color]– Of course, Sev, go take a day off. I think if trouble comes up, a warrior would be more useful than a healer anyway. – She said in a gentle but malicious tone that made it clear that yes, he was granted leave but no, she didn't approve of the reason for it. [color=transparent]xxxxxxx[/color]Before anybody could have another say on the matter, his elegant mate started making way to Pegleg Quay. Farris looked at her then at Severo once again, with disapproval. He said nothing to him as he followed his wife, Cypress and Mercurio at his toll. [color=transparent]xxxxxxx[/color]Woman's intuition alright. [center]***[/center] [font=Georgia] [color=transparent]xxxxxxx[/color]– Wow, would you look at that, a whole party! – The pearlcatcher who was the most talkative of the caravan members said as soon as they approached Blueridge Greatshell Manor. They were all gathered in front of it. Watching the sunset, it seemed. – What do we give the honour? [color=transparent]xxxxxxx[/color]Farris noticed that, like Sev said, he didn't have a pearl anywhere. Not wrapped around his tail, or on his hands. It was nowhere to be seen. The other pearlcatcher of the caravan kept hers closely between her legs besides her daughter as the two laid on a red blanket. [color=transparent]xxxxxxx[/color]'Maybe he keeps it safe somewhere', the Nocturne reasoned. [color=transparent]xxxxxxx[/color]– We would like to have a discussion with you, as leader of Faipur Caravan. [color=transparent]xxxxxxx[/color]– I'm not leader of Faipur Caravan. – He said in a cheerful voice. [color=transparent]xxxxxxx[/color]– In that case which of you would be the leader of the caravan? – Nephilim asked, very patiently. [color=transparent]xxxxxxx[/color]– We don't have leaders, I guess. We just sort of discuss things and make decisions? [color=transparent]xxxxxxx[/color]– Unfortunately, it would make our lives much easier if there was a... Spokesperson? A leader figure, so to say, whom we could discuss business directly. Could you maybe... Discuss whom your possible leader would be and make [b]that[/b] decision? [color=transparent]xxxxxxx[/color]Farris looked at Nephilim and he was already glad she decided to come over. She simply had a way with words and always handled dragons better than he did. [color=transparent]xxxxxxx[/color]– Discussing a leader... I guess we could vote? – The pearl-less pearlcatcher looked at his caravan and they all nodded in agreement and stood up. – Ok... Raise a hand or a wing, but not both, whoever thinks... Hama should be our leader? – He asked and instantly raised his left wing excitedly, but only he did. – Aw, c'mon, she's our elder! [color=transparent]xxxxxxx[/color]– I'm too old to be dealing with these fancy pompous people. – The older snapper said with humour and Farris pretended not to take offence. [color=transparent]xxxxxxx[/color]– I have a suggestion! – A nocturne said. [color=transparent]xxxxxxx[/color]– Yes, Amra! [color=transparent]xxxxxxx[/color]– All who think Hakim should be our leader raise a hand or a wing, but not both! – She said and raised her wing and at her toll the others did too. After a beat they all burst out laughing at Hakim's pained expression. [color=transparent]xxxxxxx[/color]– Aww, c'mon, Kim, you've been our spokesdragon for so long, you can't be surprised! – The snapper who was Hakim's mate said. [color=transparent]xxxxxxx[/color]– But it wasn't an official thing, Abi! [color=transparent]xxxxxxx[/color]– Well, congratulations, kiddo, you've just been named Faipur Caravan Leader! – The huge ridgeback said and pulled a cloth from his own head wrappings to place on the pearlcatcher's head. [color=transparent]xxxxxxx[/color]Hakim turned back to Farris and his group all smug, pulling the cloth over his head like he was a saint in a chapel. [color=transparent]xxxxxxx[/color]– Faipur Caravan leader Hakim at your service. [color=transparent]xxxxxxx[/color]Farris couldn't believe he was dealing with a group of simpleton clowns. [color=transparent]xxxxxxx[/color]– It has come to the attention of the Navigator Guild of Merchants and Explorers that the gathering services your group has provided for the past two months has made a huge impact on the lives of the citizens of Porto. – Farris said solely and the pearlcatcher’s only reply was a ‘Oooh’. – In light of this, we would like to offer a fixed term contract of services for your caravan, with higher pay rates, benefits and incentives. – He said and with that Nephilim handed Hakim a paper. A contract. [color=transparent]xxxxxxx[/color]Hakim looked at it. [color=transparent]xxxxxxx[/color]– Boy, you guys really love your papers, hm? I’m sorry but we don’t stay on clans, unfortunately. We are due leaving to… Windswept Plateau? [color=transparent]xxxxxxx[/color]– But please consider that by staying you’ll get better rates for selling your wares and a counter contract with low rates for exporting any goods using our shipping services. It’ll mean bigger profits and safer financial decisions for the near future. [color=transparent]xxxxxxx[/color]Farris noticed that the bigger ridgeback guy and the spiffy nocturne from before quickly approached Hakim to take a glance at the paper. [color=transparent]xxxxxxx[/color]– By staying in one location you’ll also benefit of a safer and more stable environment to grow… We have hatchling care taking programs and schools as well. – Nephilim said in a very maternal tone to the other pearlcatcher and specially to the small skydancer hatchling at her feet. [color=transparent]xxxxxxx[/color]The pearlcatcher picked her daughter up and looked at the elder, Hama, who raised her eyebrows. [color=transparent]xxxxxxx[/color]– No! [color=transparent]xxxxxxx[/color]The whole group turned their heads to the tiniest dragon on the group, a brightly coloured fae. [color=transparent]xxxxxxx[/color]– No! No, we’re not… Staying anywhere! Mahir! – She turned to the Ridgeback. – You can’t think this is a good idea! We are not being… Trapped in this town! – She said and took flight towards him. The huge ridgeback picked her up. [color=transparent]xxxxxxx[/color]–Ayla, calm down, these people are not trapping us here, they’re only offering us a job. [color=transparent]xxxxxxx[/color]– Really?! – She looked at Farris with her blood red eyes like she could channel the very blight on him. Cypress instantly clutched his weapon. – And does it say anywhere on his [I]precious contract[/I] that we can leave whenever we want?! [color=transparent]xxxxxxx[/color]– Leaving whenever you wanted would leave us with deficit on our supply chain, there is a leave notice you must giv- [color=transparent]xxxxxxx[/color]– Trapping! They want to trap us here and not let us leave! I’m not being trapped again! – She said and escaped her mate’s hands to fly away, crying. [color=transparent]xxxxxxx[/color]– No, Ayla! – The spiffy nocturne and the skydancer hatchling quickly followed her as she flied through the docks into the sea of the bay. [color=transparent]xxxxxxx[/color]Hakim folded the contract and handed it back to Farris. [color=transparent]xxxxxxx[/color]– I’m sorry, but this is a touchy subject for our family. We must politely decline your offer, for now. [color=transparent]xxxxxxx[/color]Farris took the paper back and looked at it. They were too good a team of gatherers for him to let them go so easily. Nephilim placed a paw on his shoulders. [color=transparent]xxxxxxx[/color]– What if we discussed the terms of the contract? If we can include a different rate for creating a stock we can let you leave without notice as we’d have savings to buy food while we don’t find new gatherers? – She looked at him. [color=transparent]xxxxxxx[/color]– I’m afraid we’re not cutting on our profit for your benefit. [color=transparent]xxxxxxx[/color]Farris and Nephilim looked at Hakim and they were both surprised he’d have a strong head for negotiations, he seemed like a silly dragon so far. [color=transparent]xxxxxxx[/color]– I’m sure we can make up for that loss some other way. – Mercurio said and the dragons looked at him. [color=transparent]xxxxxxx[/color]He had that… something. Dragons always paid attention at him when he talked. Farris couldn’t exactly pinpoint what it was. Just… Something. The spiral handed Hakim the huge leather folder he was carrying. [color=transparent]xxxxxxx[/color]– A conditional gift from my ladyship, Venus. [color=transparent]xxxxxxx[/color]– What is it? [color=transparent]xxxxxxx[/color]Hakim opened the folder and started reading what was inside and Farris saw the pearlcatchers brows furrow and his eyes widen. He gave a head nod for Hama and Mahir to look at it. [color=transparent]xxxxxxx[/color]– Ownership of the Blueridge Greatshell Manor, should you decide to stay in exchange of freely roaming Sornieth. – Farris, Nephilim and Cypress all looked at Merc with wide eyes. Were they relinquishing their own property?! – That way you no longer have to pay us loans for residence and as the Navigator Guild will also take in some cut on their profit with their stocking rates, we will all compromise for the well-fare of the common good. [color=transparent]xxxxxxx[/color]– Excuse me, did you just decide [b]we[/b] are cutting our profit?! – Nephilim asked and Mercurio eerily turned at her. [color=transparent]xxxxxxx[/color]– We will all compromise for the well-fare of the common good. [color=transparent]xxxxxxx[/color]All dragons were silent for a moment. Just as eerily as Mercurio had looked at Neph, he turned back to the pearlcatcher. [color=transparent]xxxxxxx[/color]– My ladyship would also like to offer you a special job under her command, Faipur Caravan leader Hakim. [color=transparent]xxxxxxx[/color]– Which would be? [color=transparent]xxxxxxx[/color]– Starting a Beastclan Diplomacy effort. We have been struggling with Talonok and Maren colonies and it was come to my lady’s attention that you are fluent in all Beastclan dialects. [color=transparent]xxxxxxx[/color]– All of them!? – Cypress asked. [color=transparent]xxxxxxx[/color]– Ridge, I might be. – Hakim said pulling his ‘leader’ head cloth and spinning it around making a scarf the most dramatic way. [color=transparent]xxxxxxx[/color]Farris looked at what he used to think was a goof of a dragon but now seemed like, indeed, a worthy ally. His eyes then flew to the fae, who was the only thing stopping Porto from establishing that alliance. For the first time in a while, he felt like he was hostage of a situation and not the other way around. [color=transparent]xxxxxxx[/color]– We shall have to discuss the rates on this paper and make that decision. It’s already pretty late. I’ll give back an answer first thing in the morning. – Hakim said, reaching out to Farris again, for the contract. [color=transparent]xxxxxxx[/color]He hoisted himself up and handed him the folded paper back. [color=transparent]xxxxxxx[/color]– I hope you’ll consider it. We can discuss rates and finer detail tomorrow. For now, we shall take our leave. [color=transparent]xxxxxxx[/color]With that, he saw Merc offer Hakim a nod before leaving, following shortly after. As they walked back to Navigator Harbour, they were silent. [color=transparent]xxxxxxx[/color]– Hopefully they will consider our very generous offer. – Farris said as they were parting ways. [color=transparent]xxxxxxx[/color]– A small price compared to freedom. – Mercurio looked at him. Sometimes Farris thought his eyes weren’t nature green, but pitch black. That thought sent shivers down his spines. – Good night, Farris. [color=transparent]xxxxxxx[/color]– Thank you for your support, Mercurio. [color=transparent]xxxxxxx[/color]– It was by my Ladyship’s orders. [color=transparent]xxxxxxx[/color]– Then send our deepest gratitude to Lady Venus as well. [color=transparent]xxxxxxx[/color]– I shall. [color=transparent]xxxxxxx[/color]Farris saw him return to the Greatshell Hotel. At the other side of the bay was it’s twin construction where the caravan was residing. [color=transparent]xxxxxxx[/color]And where they would reside, for the years to come.
It's been 84 years since I last updated this board but alas...

I wanted to start putting some of the texts I made / purchase for my dragons here as backup anyway, so here's the first I'm placing here. (not in order! I'll list them in order in some forum post :P)

Ballots and compromise


by yours truly, what is English


xxxxxxxFarris paced around the guildmaster quarters with Mirena at his toll and Severo at his side. It was just another day at the Navigator Guild and yet, the nocturne felt like there was something unusual on that otherwise ordinary Tuesday.

xxxxxxx– The monthly balance for tax and incomes, sire. – The bogsneak handed him the first stack of papers with spreadsheets.
xxxxxxx– Hm.
xxxxxxx– And the monthly customs and revenues. – Another stack of papers.
xxxxxxx– Hmm.
xxxxxxx– And finally, fixed and variable costs, expenses and profits.

xxxxxxxNow yes, the paper Farris liked. He shuffled them around to have a good look at the columns he hated, all of the clan's fixed expenses and floating costs and finally the golden girl, profits!

xxxxxxx– We... – He shuffled to the paper where the summarised version of the previous month was. – We're well onto green this month?
xxxxxxx– Thrice the usual, sire, yes.

xxxxxxxHe raised an eyebrow and upon hearing that, even Severo approached him. Farris let his... Almost-son assistant have a look at the spreadsheet. The pearlcatcher balanced his pearl and pointed to a column.

xxxxxxx– Is this... For real? No mistakes? – The pearlcatcher looked at Mirena.
xxxxxxx– I'm sorry? – She replied. Mirena took tremendous pride on her spreadsheets and she was visibly defensive that Severo was questioning them.
xxxxxxx– We had no food expenses this month?
xxxxxxx– For the first time in two years, yes. – She cleaned her glasses. – Although there may be mistaken data dating from July two years ago as I wasn't part of the Guild by then.
xxxxxxx– There may be, Mirena, our previous accountant wasn't half as competent as you are. – Farris said, knowing the bog's prideful nature quite well. – This is extraordinary! Was this... Because of that caravan?
xxxxxxx– It may be sire. No massive changes on the exalt gathers, so it's safe to say from data that all surplus of food points came from the foraging and hunting done by the caravan. – Mirena said in a single go.
xxxxxxx– Did they give us a date they're leaving?
xxxxxxx– Wasn't their contract only due three months? They should be leaving by the end of next month, no? – Severo asked, taking the papers Farris wasn't looking at to deliver to Lady Neph.
xxxxxxx– Correct, costs for their contract are due the end of summer. – Mirena boasted, as she was still angry at Severo and would remain so for a few days, not that he minded or even noticed.

xxxxxxxFarris handed all papers to his assistant and scratched his chin. He used a small cloth to wipe away any sweat drops from his forehead. It was still the height of summer but temperatures were due to lower soon. Summer would end and with that the stay of the caravan.

xxxxxxxHe had only met them once and very briefly, Mercurio had been the one to discuss their stay at his other property, at the opposing side of Caramaelstron Bay.

xxxxxxxHow did eight dragons manage to gather enough resources to feed an almost hundred big clan?

xxxxxxx– Sev. Call Merc of the Greatshell Hotel and tell him to meet me tomorrow, we may need to loan Blueridge for a little longer.

***


xxxxxxxThe spiral was sitting eerily still at the docks, a thick leather folder under his arms and a sandwich on his hands. Farris approached him with Sev and Cypress at his side.

xxxxxxx– Are you going there alone? – He asked the spiral.
xxxxxxx– I am going with you and your dragons, aren't I? I expect the Navigator Guild to ensure my safety.

xxxxxxxFarris meant to say something, but Cypress just raised a hand and with that the topic was over. As the group motioned to leave, Nephilim arrived in a graceful flight.

xxxxxxx– Mind if I join? – She asked him.
xxxxxxx– You are always a sight to sore eyes, my dearest. – He smiled at his mate. – You didn't have to. It's just a simple negotiation.
xxxxxxx– Call it a woman's intuition.
xxxxxxx– If Lady Neph is going do I have to?

xxxxxxxNeph, Farris and Cypress looked at Severo. He looked very uncomfortable, which wasn’t unusual for him, but this time… Something was different. Farris had never seen him back down a job.

xxxxxxx– And why would you not go?
xxxxxxx– I... It's just... That pearlcatcher is just... – Sev shifted around awkwardly. – Wrong.
xxxxxxx– I don't think I raised you to hold prejudice against any dragon. – Farris said very quietly to him.
xxxxxxx– I'm sorry sir, it's just... Did... Did you see his pearl? Any...Anywhere? – He replied also very softly while clutching his own pearl on his arms.
xxxxxxx– He didn't have one. – Mercurio stood up after finishing his snack.

xxxxxxxFarris saw Severo shake his head negatively, in a very apprehensive gesture. He hardly ever remembered his foster son was... Well, a pearlcatcher. Farris didn't appreciate when dragon let their breed's quirks get in their way of their work. He sighed and was about to scold Sev for that when Neph placed herself between them.

xxxxxxx– Of course, Sev, go take a day off. I think if trouble comes up, a warrior would be more useful than a healer anyway. – She said in a gentle but malicious tone that made it clear that yes, he was granted leave but no, she didn't approve of the reason for it.

xxxxxxxBefore anybody could have another say on the matter, his elegant mate started making way to Pegleg Quay. Farris looked at her then at Severo once again, with disapproval. He said nothing to him as he followed his wife, Cypress and Mercurio at his toll.

xxxxxxxWoman's intuition alright.

***


xxxxxxx– Wow, would you look at that, a whole party! – The pearlcatcher who was the most talkative of the caravan members said as soon as they approached Blueridge Greatshell Manor. They were all gathered in front of it. Watching the sunset, it seemed. – What do we give the honour?

xxxxxxxFarris noticed that, like Sev said, he didn't have a pearl anywhere. Not wrapped around his tail, or on his hands. It was nowhere to be seen. The other pearlcatcher of the caravan kept hers closely between her legs besides her daughter as the two laid on a red blanket.

xxxxxxx'Maybe he keeps it safe somewhere', the Nocturne reasoned.

xxxxxxx– We would like to have a discussion with you, as leader of Faipur Caravan.
xxxxxxx– I'm not leader of Faipur Caravan. – He said in a cheerful voice.
xxxxxxx– In that case which of you would be the leader of the caravan? – Nephilim asked, very patiently.
xxxxxxx– We don't have leaders, I guess. We just sort of discuss things and make decisions?
xxxxxxx– Unfortunately, it would make our lives much easier if there was a... Spokesperson? A leader figure, so to say, whom we could discuss business directly. Could you maybe... Discuss whom your possible leader would be and make that decision?

xxxxxxxFarris looked at Nephilim and he was already glad she decided to come over. She simply had a way with words and always handled dragons better than he did.

xxxxxxx– Discussing a leader... I guess we could vote? – The pearl-less pearlcatcher looked at his caravan and they all nodded in agreement and stood up. – Ok... Raise a hand or a wing, but not both, whoever thinks... Hama should be our leader? – He asked and instantly raised his left wing excitedly, but only he did. – Aw, c'mon, she's our elder!
xxxxxxx– I'm too old to be dealing with these fancy pompous people. – The older snapper said with humour and Farris pretended not to take offence.
xxxxxxx– I have a suggestion! – A nocturne said.
xxxxxxx– Yes, Amra!
xxxxxxx– All who think Hakim should be our leader raise a hand or a wing, but not both! – She said and raised her wing and at her toll the others did too. After a beat they all burst out laughing at Hakim's pained expression.
xxxxxxx– Aww, c'mon, Kim, you've been our spokesdragon for so long, you can't be surprised! – The snapper who was Hakim's mate said.
xxxxxxx– But it wasn't an official thing, Abi!
xxxxxxx– Well, congratulations, kiddo, you've just been named Faipur Caravan Leader! – The huge ridgeback said and pulled a cloth from his own head wrappings to place on the pearlcatcher's head.

xxxxxxxHakim turned back to Farris and his group all smug, pulling the cloth over his head like he was a saint in a chapel.

xxxxxxx– Faipur Caravan leader Hakim at your service.

xxxxxxxFarris couldn't believe he was dealing with a group of simpleton clowns.

xxxxxxx– It has come to the attention of the Navigator Guild of Merchants and Explorers that the gathering services your group has provided for the past two months has made a huge impact on the lives of the citizens of Porto. – Farris said solely and the pearlcatcher’s only reply was a ‘Oooh’. – In light of this, we would like to offer a fixed term contract of services for your caravan, with higher pay rates, benefits and incentives. – He said and with that Nephilim handed Hakim a paper. A contract.

xxxxxxxHakim looked at it.

xxxxxxx– Boy, you guys really love your papers, hm? I’m sorry but we don’t stay on clans, unfortunately. We are due leaving to… Windswept Plateau?
xxxxxxx– But please consider that by staying you’ll get better rates for selling your wares and a counter contract with low rates for exporting any goods using our shipping services. It’ll mean bigger profits and safer financial decisions for the near future.

xxxxxxxFarris noticed that the bigger ridgeback guy and the spiffy nocturne from before quickly approached Hakim to take a glance at the paper.

xxxxxxx– By staying in one location you’ll also benefit of a safer and more stable environment to grow… We have hatchling care taking programs and schools as well. – Nephilim said in a very maternal tone to the other pearlcatcher and specially to the small skydancer hatchling at her feet.

xxxxxxxThe pearlcatcher picked her daughter up and looked at the elder, Hama, who raised her eyebrows.

xxxxxxx– No!

xxxxxxxThe whole group turned their heads to the tiniest dragon on the group, a brightly coloured fae.

xxxxxxx– No! No, we’re not… Staying anywhere! Mahir! – She turned to the Ridgeback. – You can’t think this is a good idea! We are not being… Trapped in this town! – She said and took flight towards him. The huge ridgeback picked her up.
xxxxxxx–Ayla, calm down, these people are not trapping us here, they’re only offering us a job.
xxxxxxx– Really?! – She looked at Farris with her blood red eyes like she could channel the very blight on him. Cypress instantly clutched his weapon. – And does it say anywhere on his precious contract that we can leave whenever we want?!
xxxxxxx– Leaving whenever you wanted would leave us with deficit on our supply chain, there is a leave notice you must giv-
xxxxxxx– Trapping! They want to trap us here and not let us leave! I’m not being trapped again! – She said and escaped her mate’s hands to fly away, crying.
xxxxxxx– No, Ayla! – The spiffy nocturne and the skydancer hatchling quickly followed her as she flied through the docks into the sea of the bay.

xxxxxxxHakim folded the contract and handed it back to Farris.

xxxxxxx– I’m sorry, but this is a touchy subject for our family. We must politely decline your offer, for now.

xxxxxxxFarris took the paper back and looked at it. They were too good a team of gatherers for him to let them go so easily. Nephilim placed a paw on his shoulders.

xxxxxxx– What if we discussed the terms of the contract? If we can include a different rate for creating a stock we can let you leave without notice as we’d have savings to buy food while we don’t find new gatherers? – She looked at him.
xxxxxxx– I’m afraid we’re not cutting on our profit for your benefit.

xxxxxxxFarris and Nephilim looked at Hakim and they were both surprised he’d have a strong head for negotiations, he seemed like a silly dragon so far.

xxxxxxx– I’m sure we can make up for that loss some other way. – Mercurio said and the dragons looked at him.

xxxxxxxHe had that… something. Dragons always paid attention at him when he talked. Farris couldn’t exactly pinpoint what it was. Just… Something. The spiral handed Hakim the huge leather folder he was carrying.

xxxxxxx– A conditional gift from my ladyship, Venus.
xxxxxxx– What is it?

xxxxxxxHakim opened the folder and started reading what was inside and Farris saw the pearlcatchers brows furrow and his eyes widen. He gave a head nod for Hama and Mahir to look at it.

xxxxxxx– Ownership of the Blueridge Greatshell Manor, should you decide to stay in exchange of freely roaming Sornieth. – Farris, Nephilim and Cypress all looked at Merc with wide eyes. Were they relinquishing their own property?! – That way you no longer have to pay us loans for residence and as the Navigator Guild will also take in some cut on their profit with their stocking rates, we will all compromise for the well-fare of the common good.
xxxxxxx– Excuse me, did you just decide we are cutting our profit?! – Nephilim asked and Mercurio eerily turned at her.
xxxxxxx– We will all compromise for the well-fare of the common good.

xxxxxxxAll dragons were silent for a moment. Just as eerily as Mercurio had looked at Neph, he turned back to the pearlcatcher.

xxxxxxx– My ladyship would also like to offer you a special job under her command, Faipur Caravan leader Hakim.
xxxxxxx– Which would be?
xxxxxxx– Starting a Beastclan Diplomacy effort. We have been struggling with Talonok and Maren colonies and it was come to my lady’s attention that you are fluent in all Beastclan dialects.
xxxxxxx– All of them!? – Cypress asked.
xxxxxxx– Ridge, I might be. – Hakim said pulling his ‘leader’ head cloth and spinning it around making a scarf the most dramatic way.

xxxxxxxFarris looked at what he used to think was a goof of a dragon but now seemed like, indeed, a worthy ally. His eyes then flew to the fae, who was the only thing stopping Porto from establishing that alliance. For the first time in a while, he felt like he was hostage of a situation and not the other way around.

xxxxxxx– We shall have to discuss the rates on this paper and make that decision. It’s already pretty late. I’ll give back an answer first thing in the morning. – Hakim said, reaching out to Farris again, for the contract.

xxxxxxxHe hoisted himself up and handed him the folded paper back.

xxxxxxx– I hope you’ll consider it. We can discuss rates and finer detail tomorrow. For now, we shall take our leave.

xxxxxxxWith that, he saw Merc offer Hakim a nod before leaving, following shortly after. As they walked back to Navigator Harbour, they were silent.

xxxxxxx– Hopefully they will consider our very generous offer. – Farris said as they were parting ways.
xxxxxxx– A small price compared to freedom. – Mercurio looked at him. Sometimes Farris thought his eyes weren’t nature green, but pitch black. That thought sent shivers down his spines. – Good night, Farris.
xxxxxxx– Thank you for your support, Mercurio.
xxxxxxx– It was by my Ladyship’s orders.
xxxxxxx– Then send our deepest gratitude to Lady Venus as well.
xxxxxxx– I shall.

xxxxxxxFarris saw him return to the Greatshell Hotel. At the other side of the bay was it’s twin construction where the caravan was residing.

xxxxxxxAnd where they would reside, for the years to come.
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