Flight Rising Discussion

Some of these submissions are absolutely amazing. XD

@AmmyBanannie - LOL! Spineback Slug's is beautiful. XD

@Chabliya - Wildwood Moss, hahaha

@Kasaiku - Love the Delta Orchid. XD

@SalaamEnder - Haha on the Magi Casting Rod XD

@Lightningflash55 - I like your take on the Aged Tome.

@HezzahRae - I like your Aged Tome and Fragrant Orchid quite a bit. It really fits them.

@shehero6 - I like your Bluespine Slug blurb.

@Cailas - I like your Spineback Slug and Dwarf Fawn. XD

@SilverMidnight - Both of your Book of Fables/Casting Rod blurbs are amazing. XD

@candyninja101 - I like your Songbird Mimic. Feels like I can hear it chirping XD

@Arsi - I like your Tarnished Chain and Songbird Mimic.

@LunaPuppy - LOOLLLL your Rusted Chain is a classic. XD

@Emothy - XD That Sakura Moss. (Sempai~)

@magicalgirlrem - I like your Dwarf Fawn.

@MADKNIGHT - I like your Songbird Mimic. XD

@Treori - I like your Micro Deer. XD

@Barnac - I like your Songbird Mimic.

@Hips - I like your Fragrant Orchid.

@Jayfox - Love your Tome.

@Xentrix - I like your Aged Tome.

@Anamcha - I like your Book of Fables. XD

@Miyuzaki - Lollll, Faesop. XD < 3

@Alatreon - Perfect on that Dwarf Fawn. XD

@Betta - LOL at your Wildwood Moss. XD

@Aslee - I like your Aged Tome. :P

@wretchedrabbit - LOL your Mender's Healing Staff XD

@rubyredtan - Awwww, the Micro Deer XD

@Dragoz4444 - I like the Haunted Shackles.

@Rhea - I like your Aged Tome.

@WeyrLeader - I like your Wildwood Moss.

@Brambling - LOL Book of Fables' "delicious recipes" XD

@DarkClaw - I like your Slug blurbs and how they tie in. I also like Sakura Fluff XD

@meikomaedamore - I like your Staff blurb XD

Excellent, we're in business! I've been compiling a bunch of these I wanted to repost here--is that okay, if I do it in batches?

@SapphireDragon Awww thanks. I was a little intimidated to see all the entries, but I at least had to try. ^_^

So let me just say I am super-glad I don't have to judge this contest--there were so many good entries in just the pages I read! (1-19, 36-45) [quote name="Fayrin" date="2015-01-09 07:36:36"][Item=Fragrant Orchid] Name: Fragrant Orchid Caption: This one comes with a label! 'Do not eat.' ...oh.[/quote] This is the one that made me go to comment on the comment thread in the first place. Absolutely love it. [quote name="DarkClaw" date="2015-01-09 02:25:37"][item=Bluespine Slug] Name: Bluespine Slug Caption: Much cooler than the Spineback Slug. [item=Spineback Slug] Name: Spineback Slug Caption: Much faster than the Bluespine Slug.[/quote] Eeeeexcellent 1-2 punch. [quote name="LemonSqueezy" date="2015-01-09 08:45:35"][img]http://flightrising.com/images/cms/food/8102.png[/img] [b]Name:[/b] Bluespine Slug [b]Caption:[/b] Frosted tips are very popular among the slug community. Sometimes groups of these slugs organize to perform soulful rock ballads or catchy pop hits.[/quote] All the better for being such an utterly unexpected joke. [quote name="Xentrix" date="2015-01-09 01:13:33"][item=Aged Tome] [b]Name:[/b] Aged Tome [b]Caption:[/b] While the book itself is positively ancient, the brasswork seems recent. Whoever the last owner was, they didn't want it to fall to pieces just yet.[/quote] I love the attention this pays to the artwork! [quote name="Emothy" date="2015-01-09 00:59:12"] [item=Spineback Slug] [b]Name:[/b] Spineback Slug [b]Caption:[/b] Doubles as a fabulous mohawk toupée - and is even self-adhesive![/quote] This is one of the most inventive entries I've come across so far. Goes well with... [quote name="NocturneOwl" date="2015-01-09 01:30:50"][item=Spineback Slug] [b]Name: [/b]Spineback Slug [b]Caption:[/b] One of these slugs makes for a snack with a distinctive bitter taste. Two slugs make a distinguished pair of eyebrows.[/quote] [quote name="Enoch" date="2015-01-09 01:32:31"][item=aged tome] [b]Name:[/b] Aged Tome [b]Caption:[/b] [i]"Inside these pages lie the secrets of the universe that could only be written down by the truly mad and- oh wait, its just the Arcanist's diary."[/i][/quote] My favorite Arcanist reference. [quote name="MDRatchet" date="2015-01-09 01:51:18"][img]http://flightrising.com/images/cms/trinket/8095.png[/img] [b]Name:[/b] Battered Book of Fables [b]Caption:[/b] The tale is in shambles and the last page is missing. An opportunity to create your own ending![/quote] I love the unusually upbeat interpretation here. [quote name="Heradotus" date="2015-01-09 01:12:26"][[item=songbird mimic] [b]Name: [/b]Songbird Mimic [b]Caption: [/b]Startlingly adept at imitating the mating calls of birds, this cricket draws many admirers. It promises dinner and a movie, but most of the time it's just dinner.[/quote] This went to such an amazingly unexpected place.

So I don't have commentary for the rest of these. Broken into chunks: jokes and puns first. Pages 1-19 and 36-45, again. [quote name="katiewhy" date="2015-01-09 07:50:18"][item=zebra cricket] [b]Name:[/b] Zebra Cricket [b]Caption:[/b] It's said no two Zebra Crickets have the same stripes. However, they all sound the same: loud and annoying.[/quote] [quote name="Kiriati" date="2015-01-09 07:23:14"][item=battered book of fables] [b]Item Name:[/b] Battered Book of Fables [b]Caption:[/b] There's something scrawled on the first page. "...you face a deadly consequence..." The rest is too smudged to make out, but what's the worst that could happen?[/quote] [quote name="Fenrir009" date="2015-01-09 00:40:56"][item=aged tome] [b]Name:[/b] Aged Tome [b]Caption:[/b] Rare knowledge can be found in books like this, but this is a guide to making fried cockatrice.[/quote] [quote name="Miyuzaki" date="2015-01-09 01:29:55"][item=Battered Book of Fables] Name: Battered Book of Fables Caption: It seems to be written by someone named 'Faesop'.[/quote] [quote name="Kasaiku" date="2015-01-09 00:43:00"][img]http://flightrising.com/images/cms/food/8104.png[/img] [b]Name[/b]: Delta Orchid [b]Caption[/b]: Once eaten, some develop a taste for mathematics.[/quote] [quote name="Knyvern" date="2015-01-09 07:44:45"][item=mender&#039;s healing staff] [b]Name:[/b] Mender's Healing Staff [b]Caption:[/b] Sticks and stones may mend your bones.[/quote] [quote name="MidEclipse" date="2015-01-09 08:36:58"][img]http://flightrising.com/images/cms/trinket/8099.png[/img] Tarnished Chain: It appears these chains have had quite a bit of use. They likely once held something very strong...[/quote] [quote name="Hyacinthus" date="2015-01-09 01:15:45"][img]http://flightrising.com/images/cms/food/8105.png[/img] [b]Fragrant Orchid[/b] This flower exudes the sweet smell of success![/quote] [quote name="Blossomfall" date="2015-01-09 01:15:45"][img]http://flightrising.com/images/cms/food/8106.png[/img] [b]Name:[/b] Dwarf Fawn [b]Caption:[/b] To the horror of some, these playful critters are a delicacy to Mirror dragons, who often insist that they should not be so fawned over.[/quote] [quote name="Clash" date="2015-01-09 00:41:32"][item=battered book of fables] Draconomicon This ancient tome is filled with dark rites. And a truly malicious stew recipe on the final page.[/quote] [quote name="scrxpt" date="2015-01-09 00:46:46"][img]http://flightrising.com/images/cms/trinket/8094.png[/img] [b]Name:[/b] Aged Tome [b]Caption:[/b] At first glance one would think it holds many wise writings, yet when opened there is only a list of times the author has molted. [/quote] [quote name="Kaelryn" date="2015-01-09 00:47:00"][img]http://flightrising.com/images/cms/food/8102.png[/img] Name: Bluespine Slug Caption: Unlike other invertebrates, this slug has spines. Plenty of them.[/quote] [quote name="Hiver" date="2015-01-09 00:47:01"][quote][Item=aged tome] [b]Name[/b] Aged Tome [b]Caption[/b] Unlike a fine wine, this book only became musty with age.[/quote][/quote] [quote name="Cailas" date="2015-01-09 00:51:44"][item=Aged Tome] [b]Name:[/b] Library Bestiary [b]Caption:[/b] [i]It seems a rather disrespectful Wildclaw has inked doodles of themselves all over these pages.[/i][/quote] [quote name="MagicHats" date="2015-01-09 00:58:13"][quote][item=Tarnished Chain] [b]Name:[/b] Tarnished Chain [b]Caption:[/b] Whoever tried to pass it off as good quality was clearly yanking your chain.[/quote][/quote] [quote name="magicalgirlrem" date="2015-01-09 01:00:17"][item=zebra cricket] [b]Name:[/b] Zebra Cricket [b]Caption:[/b] [i]Much less interesting than zebra football.[/i] [/quote] [quote name="lichen" date="2015-01-09 08:16:54"] [img]https://33.media.tumblr.com/482c0d498d008f629dda27a1de1aaede/tumblr_nhx3itl7Te1u5xrz9o2_r1_100.png[/img] [b]Name:[/b] Aged Tome [b]Caption:[/b] Due back at the library about 193 years ago.[/quote] [quote name="Ulquiorra04" date="2015-01-09 08:08:32"] [item=Zebra Cricket] [b]Name[/b]: Zebra Cricket [b]Caption[/b]: Masters of camouflage until you get them off the Zeeba. [/quote] [quote name="RabidFlamingo" date="2015-01-09 07:24:41"][img]http://flightrising.com/images/cms/food/8102.png[/img] [b]Name:[/b] [i]Bluespine Slug[/i] [b]Caption:[/b] [i]Reports that this slug can "roll around at the speed of sound" are unfounded, at best.[/i][/quote] [quote name="lychizzle" date="2015-01-09 07:27:18"][quote][item=micro deer] This was thought to be the smallest in the cervidae family until the nano yearling was discovered.[/quote][/quote] [quote name="venvargie" date="2015-01-09 02:57:23"][img]https://38.media.tumblr.com/28e125f882897fd48c980fd1fcb3c3b4/tumblr_nhwop3kTSS1txc3gdo1_100.png[/img] [b]Wildwood Moss[/b] [i]Neither wild nor wood. Certainly is moss though.[/i][/quote]

And awesome worldbuilding (with some jokes) second (Pages 1-19 and 36-45). [quote name="lychizzle" date="2015-01-09 07:27:18"][quote][item=fragrant orchid] The scent of this flower is so strong that it often causes disorientation in tundras.[/quote] [quote][item=Wildwood Moss] Legend has it that a cloak sewn of this moss will transform into a garment of the finest silks and gems, but it returns to moss at nightfall.[/quote][/quote] [quote name="VagabondSentinel" date="2015-01-09 07:29:34"][img]http://flightrising.com/images/cms/trinket/8096.png[/img] [b]Name:[/b] Magi Casting Rod [b]Caption:[/b] [i]Once a powerful tool, this rod is now nothing more than ornament. Still, it's best to keep it away from young or foolish dragons. Who knows what power remains?[/i][/quote] [quote name="Stormcaller" date="2015-01-09 08:09:05"] [item=Songbird Mimic] [b]Item: Songbird Mimic[/b] [b]Caption:[/b] This insect mimics songbirds to attract mates. Unfortunately for it, it also attracts birds. Whoops! [/quote] [quote name="Culex" date="2015-01-09 01:04:21"][item=bluespine slug] Name: Bluespine Slug Caption: Only use pepper on this slug. If you use even a fae's pinch of salt, it will turn into a pile of goo. Gross![/quote] [quote name="Starfog" date="2015-01-09 08:35:09"][Item=Wildwood moss] [b]Name:[/b] Wildwood moss [b]Caption:[/b] Almost all herbivorous dragons have tried to eat this once with no care for their older clanmates' warnings about the following stomach-aches.[/quote] [quote name="privateaye" date="2015-01-09 01:11:16"][img]http://flightrising.com/images/cms/trinket/8095.png[/img] [b]Name:[/b] Battered Book of Fables It looks well-loved. Either that, or it's hard to open things with claws.[/quote] [quote name="whamm" date="2015-01-09 08:12:35"][quote][item=rusted chain] Name: Rusted Chain The perfect accessory for a Poultrygeist. [/quote][/quote] [quote name="TakaEdakumi" date="2015-01-09 08:13:21"][item=Battered Book of Fables] [b]Battered Book of Fables[/b] This novel has seen many clan wars, through which its pages were filled with legendary stories of failure, triumph and glory.[/quote] [quote name="biqua" date="2015-01-09 08:05:20"][item=Magi Casting Rod] Name: Magi Casting Rod Caption: This staff is warm to the touch, but the crystal is cold and glows an unearthly blue.[/quote] [quote name="Aurumeye" date="2015-01-09 01:27:34"][[item=Delta Orchid] [b]Name:[/b] Delta Orchid [b]Caption:[/b] [i]Serthis use these by the dozens in potions. They don't serve a real purpose, but the color of potions that they produce are much more vibrant.[/i][/quote] [quote name="Akaittou" date="2015-01-09 01:51:17"][item=Delta Orchid] [b]Name: [/b]Vibrant Orchid [b]Caption: [/b][i]Worn only by most stunning of the Serthis, this flower is now yours. Clearly you are a superior specimen.[/i] [item=Fragrant Orchid] [b]Name:[/b] Fragrant Orchid [b]Caption:[/b] [i]This bloom's bouquet more than makes up for its humble looks.[/i][/quote] [quote name="RyoseiHime" date="2015-01-09 01:52:26"][item=aged tome] [b]Name[/b]: Aged Tome [b]Caption[/b]: This ancient tome shows its reader the key to their deepest desires, but the price for such insight is often steep.[/quote] [quote name="Stannum" date="2015-01-09 01:59:32"][item=aged tome] [b]Name:[/b]Tome for the Aged [b]Caption:[/b] A musty volume, bound in faded leather. Only the oldest dragon in your clan will be able to read it; the contents are invisible to other eyes.[/quote] [quote name="Jolinar" date="2015-01-09 02:05:33"][item=aged tome] [b]Name:[/b] Cryptic Text [b]Caption:[/b] Maybe if you held it up to a mirror and read it backwards? No, it still doesn't make any sense. [item=spineback slug] [b]Name:[/b] Spineback Slug [b]Caption:[/b] The spines make excellent acupuncture needles for workaholic dragons looking for relaxation.[/quote] [quote name="WeyrLeader" date="2015-01-09 02:08:17"][item=wildwood moss] [b]Name: [/b]Wildwood Moss [b]Caption:[/b] Lost travelers can orient themselves by finding a tree with Wildwood Moss growing on it. Where the most moss grows is North. [/quote] [quote name="Floe" date="2015-01-09 02:04:59"][item=aged tome] Name: Aged Tome Caption: For centuries, the names of the greatest dragons in all of Sornieth have been recorded in this volume. Will yours be its newest addition?[/quote] [quote name="Judoon" date="2015-01-09 02:19:10"][item=Rusted Chain] [b]Name:[/b] Rusted Chain [b]Caption:[/b] Nocturne Dragons tell tales of how the Moon is actually chained in the Night Sky. Weird Dragons, those Nocturnes. [item=WIldwood Moss] [b]Name:[/b] Wildwood Moss [b]Caption:[/b] Fae Dragons harvest this moss to act as entry curtains in their lairs. Fae really value their privacy.[/quote] [quote name="Ilium" date="2015-01-09 02:30:17"][item=Delta Orchid] [b]Name:[/b] Delta Orchid [b]Caption:[/b] This elusive flower is the only one that blooms even in the dead of winter. Dragons traditionally give them to their mate as a token of their undying affection. [item=Songbird Mimic] [b]Name:[/b] Songbird Mimic [b]Caption:[/b] Although its song may fool a fae or pearlcatcher into skipping lunch, this tactic is less successful with its other would-be draconic predators.[/quote] [quote name="SptKat" date="2015-01-09 02:28:10"][Item=Battered Book of Fables] [b]Name:[/b] Battered Book of Fables [b]Caption:[/b] Companion to the Decrepit Book of Fables and the Worn Book of Fables. [Item=Aged Tome] [b]Name:[/b] Aged Tome [b]Caption:[/b] Many pages of text have faded to illegibility, but those wishing for reading material can surely find something in here.[/quote] [quote name="Merrypaws" date="2015-01-09 07:51:46"][Item=Fragrant Orchid] [b]Name:[/b] Fragrant Orchid [b]Caption:[/b] Many serthis tribes claim these flowers sprung from the tears of their ancestors.[/quote] [quote name="Zwolfoi" date="2015-01-09 07:36:08"][img]http://flightrising.com/images/cms/food/8105.png[/img] Name: Fragrant Orchid Caption: When cooked correctly, the beautiful smell becomes rancid. It can then be combined with Greatshells to form the ultimate stink bomb.[/quote] [quote name="Microraptor" date="2015-01-09 07:40:12"][item=battered book of fables] [b]Name: [/b]Maren Day Planner [b]Caption:[/b] Dragon scholars have long wondered what Maren do when they're not fighting dragons. They'll have to keep wondering - the book is too waterlogged to read[/quote] [quote name="Silversea" date="2015-01-09 07:31:48"][quote][img]http://flightrising.com/images/cms/food/8103.png[/img] [b]Blazethorn Crawler[/b]: Unlike its land-dwelling cousins, it is immune to salt. With its harmless and slow slither, it vows revenge against all dragons. All of them. [/quote][/quote] [quote name="Khyn" date="2015-01-09 00:58:16"] [quote][img]http://flightrising.com/images/cms/trinket/8101.png[/img] [b]Name:[/b] Wildwood Moss [b]Caption: [/b]Explorers too zealous in their adventures are often advised to use this soft moss as a poultice for their wounds when bandages are in short supply.[/quote][/quote] [quote name="Arsi" date="2015-01-09 00:57:20"][quote] [item=songbird mimic] [b]Name:[/b] Songbird Mimic [b]Caption:[/b] Hatchlings love whistling around this small bug before eating it, due to its amazing ability to copy tunes.[/quote][/quote] [quote name="Metallokinetic" date="2015-01-09 02:57:28"][item=fragrant orchid] Name: (rename) Opheodrys orchid caption: This flower may cause nightmares if eaten in large quantities. [item=delta orchid] Name: (rename) Carmine Orchid Caption: This Orchid gives the eater a pleasent dream, but is often mistaken for the Opheodrys Orchid.[/quote] [quote name="shehero6" date="2015-01-09 00:49:28"][quote][img]http://flightrising.com/images/cms/food/8102.png[/img] The Bluespine Slug's spines contain a harmless toxin that numbs the mouth and tongue when consumed. Dragons often eat these to help tooth aches.[/quote][/quote]

I had a really fun time with this! Still reading through the entries so far, mine ended up on the bottom of page 33. :)