Quests & Challenges

[img]https://i.imgur.com/9yPzgeF.png[/img] [i]The two wildclaws knew they couldn't run an entire clan themselves, but whatever were they to do? They pondered for what felt like days as they settled into their new home. As the days passed, a few hatchlings were added to the clan. They knew from experience that these hatchlings wouldn't last on their own, and taking them in was the morally right option. Things seemed calm as the waters for a while...[/i] [i]That was, until, Taisei showed up.[/i] [img]https://64.media.tumblr.com/732327097b5071d006a0397e2a3c992e/tumblr_nj9kyb0AiI1r28672o10_640.png[/img] [center][color=#287cef][size=6]Ruler of the Waves[/size][/color][/center] [center][size=2]A casual Kingdomlocke by p4percranes[/size][/center] Hello all! Since I've been wanting to restart my lair, I thought a challenge would spice some things up. A kingdomlocke seems interesting, but I'll be taking a few modified rules from other users around the site. You can check out the kingdomlocke rules [url=https://www1.flightrising.com/forums/qnc/3102226]here[/url], and RedWood's casual kingdomlocke modified rules [url=https://www1.flightrising.com/forums/qnc/3137495]here[/url]. I like to keep things casual and fun so there isn't too much stress on me [emoji=coatl tongue size=1]. Anyways, to the dergs! [img]https://64.media.tumblr.com/732327097b5071d006a0397e2a3c992e/tumblr_nj9kyb0AiI1r28672o10_640.png[/img] [center][color=#287cef][size=5]Kingdom of the Waves[/size][/color][/center] [columns][url=http://flightrising.com/main.php?dragon=61158918][img]http://flightrising.com/rendern/portraits/611590/61158918p.png[/img][/url] [nextcol] [emoji=wind rune size=1] [b]Zev || Trainer || Level 25[/b] One of a few remaining dragons from the old wind clan, Zev and Anala decided to forge their own clan and move to the Sea of a Thousand Currents for a change of scenery. She is immune to exalts and anything that could have her removed.[/columns] [center][img]https://64.media.tumblr.com/8402aa96a49c06e4f6e5453d37a7f0ce/tumblr_inline_o38gt7NExT1r5syjm_250.png[/img][/center] [columns][url=http://flightrising.com/main.php?dragon=61158900][img]http://flightrising.com/rendern/portraits/611590/61158900p.png[/img][/url] [nextcol] [emoji=wind rune size=1] [b]Anala || Trainer || Level 25[/b] Naturally as Zev's partner, she helps her out and gives her emotional support when needed. Though this flight wasn't her own choice, she supports her partner's decision... even if it seemed like a wild idea, at first. She is also immune to exalts.[/columns] [center][img]https://64.media.tumblr.com/8402aa96a49c06e4f6e5453d37a7f0ce/tumblr_inline_o38gt7NExT1r5syjm_250.png[/img][/center] [columns][url=http://flightrising.com/main.php?dragon=79487382][img]http://flightrising.com/rendern/portraits/794874/79487382p.png[/img][/url][nextcol] [emoji=fire rune size=1] [b]Heilyn || Librarian || Level 7[/b] The skydancer was one of three hatchlings that was found by the wildclaws and taken into the clan before Taisei's rule began. She's a natural negotiator and chooses to stay calm whenever she can.[/columns] [center][img]https://64.media.tumblr.com/8402aa96a49c06e4f6e5453d37a7f0ce/tumblr_inline_o38gt7NExT1r5syjm_250.png[/img][/center] [columns][url=http://flightrising.com/main.php?dragon=79487533][img]http://flightrising.com/rendern/portraits/794876/79487533p.png[/img][/url][nextcol] [emoji=ice rune size=1] [b]Ramedar || Blacksmith || Level 9[/b] One of the hatchlings found by the wildclaws before Taisei's rule. Chilling as his element, Ramedar finds Taisei's "rule" to be laughable at best. He has a soft spot for Heilyn.[/columns] [center][img]https://64.media.tumblr.com/8402aa96a49c06e4f6e5453d37a7f0ce/tumblr_inline_o38gt7NExT1r5syjm_250.png[/img][/center] [columns][url=http://flightrising.com/main.php?dragon=52220305][img]http://flightrising.com/rendern/portraits/522204/52220305p.png[/img][/url][nextcol][emoji=plague rune size=1] [b]Meadow || Royal || Level 7[/b] One of the few survivors of the old wind clan, Meadow now joins the new clan. Her memories of the past are blurry... Can she recover them during her days here?[/columns] [center][img]https://64.media.tumblr.com/8402aa96a49c06e4f6e5453d37a7f0ce/tumblr_inline_o38gt7NExT1r5syjm_250.png[/img][/center] [columns][url=http://flightrising.com/main.php?dragon=78280504][img]http://flightrising.com/rendern/portraits/782806/78280504p.png[/img][/url][nextcol] [emoji=shadow rune size=1] [b]Fendrel || Gardener || Level 8[/b] Found while training, Fendrel was once a ruler of the clan. Though he has grown tired of royal duties, he swapped careers with Meadow. He now tends to the clan's garden.[/columns] [center][img]https://64.media.tumblr.com/8402aa96a49c06e4f6e5453d37a7f0ce/tumblr_inline_o38gt7NExT1r5syjm_250.png[/img][/center] [columns][url=http://flightrising.com/main.php?dragon=79636268][img]http://flightrising.com/rendern/portraits/796363/79636268p.png[/img][/url][nextcol] [emoji=wind rune size=1] [b]Shaw || Unassigned || Level 1[/b] More to come.[/columns] [center][img]https://64.media.tumblr.com/8402aa96a49c06e4f6e5453d37a7f0ce/tumblr_inline_o38gt7NExT1r5syjm_250.png[/img][/center] [columns][url=http://flightrising.com/main.php?dragon=79530424][img]http://flightrising.com/rendern/portraits/795305/79530424p.png[/img][/url][nextcol] [emoji=plague rune size=1] [b]Bledig || Ambassador || Level 7[/b] More to come.[/columns] [center][img]https://64.media.tumblr.com/8402aa96a49c06e4f6e5453d37a7f0ce/tumblr_inline_o38gt7NExT1r5syjm_250.png[/img][/center] [columns][url=http://flightrising.com/main.php?dragon=79530171][img]http://flightrising.com/rendern/portraits/795302/79530171p.png[/img][/url][nextcol] [emoji=nature rune size=1] [b]Aboli || Unassigned || Level 3[/b] More to come.[/columns] [img]https://64.media.tumblr.com/732327097b5071d006a0397e2a3c992e/tumblr_nj9kyb0AiI1r28672o10_640.png[/img] [center][color=#287cef][size=5]The Fallen[/size][/color][/center] [center][url=http://flightrising.com/main.php?dragon=79346977][img]http://flightrising.com/rendern/portraits/793470/79346977p.png[/img][/url][/center] [center][b]Taisei || Level 8 || Fallen Royal[/b][/center] [center][url=http://flightrising.com/main.php?dragon=79482560][img]http://flightrising.com/rendern/portraits/794826/79482560p.png[/img][/url][/center] [center][b]Carantec || Level 6 || Fallen Royal[/b][/center] [center][url=http://flightrising.com/main.php?dragon=79613273][img]http://flightrising.com/rendern/portraits/796133/79613273p.png[/img][/url][/center] [center][b]Paradise || Level 1 || Hatchling[/b][/center] [center][url=http://flightrising.com/main.php?dragon=79486441][img]http://flightrising.com/rendern/portraits/794865/79486441p.png[/img][/url][/center] [center][b]Orsino || Level 9 || Sacrificed Knight[/b][/center] [center][size=2]Dividers are from [url=https://searingjackalope.tumblr.com/post/140118669594/short-dividers]here[/url], [url=https://www1.flightrising.com/forums/gde/2669851/3#post_39325256]here[/url], and [url=https://ammoth.tumblr.com/post/110092763801]here[/url].[/center]

[center][color=#287cef][size=6]Day 1[/size][/color][/center] [center][item=onyx craylet][/center] [center][size=2]How fitting...[/size][/center] [img]https://64.media.tumblr.com/732327097b5071d006a0397e2a3c992e/tumblr_nj9kyb0AiI1r28672o10_640.png[/img] A long day comes to a close. Anala brings the skydancer and guardian back to the clan after training. Orsino takes another swing at the reef wall before looking back at the three dragons. "Hark!" He chirped, "It's about time thee all cameth home!" "All went well," Heilyn sighed "I'm going to go lie down for a while. All this has me exhausted." "May I join you...?" Ramedar asked. The skydancer smiled at the other dragon, and he knew that meant a 'yes'. The two draw further into the den towards where the sleeping chambers were. Orsino snorted as the two walked by, but Taisei coming into the main chamber caught his attention. He was with Zev, and with them... a small hatchling. "Zev," Anala looked between the hatchling and the adult dragons, "You brought another home...?" "I couldn't just leave them there!" Zev stomped one of her feet as she stared at her partner, "Look at them! They're helpless." Anala was tempted to claim the hatchling looked like it crawled right out of the Wyrmwound, but she bit her tongue. Instead, she sighed through her nostrils and nodded. "Alright. Do they have a name?" "Paradise." Zev flashed a grin at the other wildclaw, causing Anala to roll her eyes. "Now that we have [i]that[/i] out of the way..." Taisei took a step towards the orange wildclaw, "What jobs did the three pick out?" "I has't becometh a knight!" Orsino chimed in as he drew closer to the others, "Isn't that most wondrous, Taisei?" "Charming." Was all the obelisk could say in response. His gaze returned to the wildclaw as he began again, "And the two others, then?" "Heilyn is going to be our librarian," Anala started, "and Ramedar our blacksmith." "Splendid," Taisei, "We always need weapons." The two wildclaws didn't say anything, but they both looked at each other's eyes and thought the same thing: They didn't like that look in Taisei's eyes when he said 'weapons'. [center][img]https://64.media.tumblr.com/8402aa96a49c06e4f6e5453d37a7f0ce/tumblr_inline_o38gt7NExT1r5syjm_250.png[/img][/center] [center][item=delver parts][/center] [center][size=2]Thanks for some drama, Crim[/size][/center] [img]https://64.media.tumblr.com/732327097b5071d006a0397e2a3c992e/tumblr_nj9kyb0AiI1r28672o10_640.png[/img] Zev knew something was up when her training partner came home only with the banescale in tow. She left with two dragons, did she not? What happened to their supposed ruler? Once Orsino left to join the other clanmates, Zev approached her partner. "So-" "He's gone." Anala looked her dead in the eyes as she said that, which was shocking to hear come out of her mouth, "I tried, believe me. He just wouldn't give it up, so..." Her voice trailed off as she looked at the walls of the cavern. A clawed hand reached and grabbed hers, causing her to look back at her partner. "You did the best you could," She reassured her, "It's okay... We'll figure this out." [i]Flap...Flap...[/i] "Did you hear that...?" Anala immediately whipped her head around, and her eyes were met with a pile of soaking wet feathers. Looks like a coatl had followed her...and promptly passed out after the trek into the den. [img]https://64.media.tumblr.com/732327097b5071d006a0397e2a3c992e/tumblr_nj9kyb0AiI1r28672o10_640.png[/img] Since there were a few familiars from the coli today (as well as crim's first asked item), I decided to get a new hatchling! Rolled a three and we picked this little one out! I'll code her bio here later. A great start, if I do say so myself. As for the material: We rolled a 6 for a quest, so Taisei, Orsino, and Meadow got to level up. Unfortunately, only one of them made it out. I wanna have some fun, so I snagged another adult male dragon off the AH

[center][color=#287cef][size=5]Day 2[/size][/color][/center] [center][item=flamescale illusionist] [item=Murky Scales][/center] [img]https://64.media.tumblr.com/732327097b5071d006a0397e2a3c992e/tumblr_nj9kyb0AiI1r28672o10_640.png[/img] The hunting party came back all in one piece, which was a relief to the wildclaws. Clearly their efforts training Heilyn and Ramedar had not been wasted. Zev flashed the trio a smile as she trotted over to the group. "How was the trip?" "Successful," It was at this point Zev noticed that the guardian had his wings up as if he was hiding something back there, "We brought back a few things..." "Like a newcomer." Meadow noted as the guardian unfurled his wings to reveal another dragon. They were a fae, and their purple eyes stared up at Zev. "What's your name?" "Fendrel." The fae said in their usual monotone. "Welcome, Fendrel," Zev nodded, "It's nice to have you here!" "It's nice to be here." [img]https://64.media.tumblr.com/732327097b5071d006a0397e2a3c992e/tumblr_nj9kyb0AiI1r28672o10_640.png[/img] Heilyn, Ramedar, and Meadow gain two extra lives since we got two familiar drops in the venue, but Heilyn looses one since she rolled a one. We lost our other royal, but Fendrel rolled a nat20 so everything turned out okay in the end!

[center][color=#287cef][size=5]Day 3[/size][/color][/center] [center][item=discipline] [item=Corona Sempervivum][/center] [center][size=2]The tundra siblings are out for blood.[/size][/center] [img]https://64.media.tumblr.com/732327097b5071d006a0397e2a3c992e/tumblr_nj9kyb0AiI1r28672o10_640.png[/img] Grief was something the clan had experienced already, but did not want to experience so soon. A sudden Beastclan attack had the kingdom at their knees, but the group of dragons stood strong against the invaders. Once the remaining beasts had retreated to their territory, the dragons met up in the central chamber to recuperate. "Is everyone okay?" Fendrel inquired, his inflection never changing despite having fought alongside his subjects. Though out of breath and wounded, all of the dragons seemed to be okay. One, in particular, took a step forward to speak. "We fought valiantly!" Orsino chimed, "If I doth sayeth so myself." "Most of us did..." A voice from the back got everyone's attention. Anala was standing at the opening to the nesting grounds, her wings covering the entrance so the others couldn't see the sight she saw, "...we lost someone today." Orsino's head lowered a bit as he stared at the orange wildclaw. The others lowered their heads in grief, and Heilyn started to weep for the lost hatchling. "The poor babe..." Orsino finally spoke after a few minutes. His tail curled around himself as he looked down at the ground. Could he have done something different to protect the hatchling? Was this his fault? Was he the bad one? [center][img]https://64.media.tumblr.com/8402aa96a49c06e4f6e5453d37a7f0ce/tumblr_inline_o38gt7NExT1r5syjm_250.png[/img][/center] [center][item=Daydreamer's Spines][/center] Just because an attack had come about from the beast clans didn't mean that there wasn't work to be done. No no no; there was still training to be done, and Anala would make sure of it. They had to get stronger for their clan, for their hatchlings. Meadow and Fendel were the next ones to be trained, and they worked vigilantly to make sure they grew their skills. During the training, the three found two dragons and took them into the clan. [img]https://64.media.tumblr.com/732327097b5071d006a0397e2a3c992e/tumblr_nj9kyb0AiI1r28672o10_640.png[/img]

[center][color=#287cef][size=5]Day 4[/size][/color][/center] [center][item=daddy longlegs] [item=twitching leg bones][/center] [center][size=2]Fate is a cruel mistress...[/size][/center] [img]https://64.media.tumblr.com/732327097b5071d006a0397e2a3c992e/tumblr_nj9kyb0AiI1r28672o10_640.png[/img] They knew why the 11 were angry with them; how could they loose a hatchling to the beasts so easily? How foolish of them. Orsino came up with the only solution he could think of; he must be sacrificed. The others tried to reason with the banescale - they could send a familiar or blood, [i]anything[/i] but sacrificing their only knight. Alas, he made up his mind. He said his goodbyes before he flew off into the horizon. A day passed, and three of the dragons in the clan felt as though they had gained something, though they couldn't place a claw on what exactly it was. They knew it had something to do with Orsino, and they silently thanked the dragon for his efforts. They would make sure he would not be forgotten. [img]https://64.media.tumblr.com/732327097b5071d006a0397e2a3c992e/tumblr_nj9kyb0AiI1r28672o10_640.png[/img]

[center][color=#287cef][size=5]Day 5[/size][/color][/center] [center][item=purple birdskull armband] [item=Foreign Runic Scribbles][/center] [img]https://64.media.tumblr.com/732327097b5071d006a0397e2a3c992e/tumblr_nj9kyb0AiI1r28672o10_640.png[/img] I'll write lore eventually, but Meadow and Fendel are going to have three hatchlings thus far since they were the only two that were able to breed at the time. I'll go train some dergs now since I rolled for a training session.

[center][color=#287cef][size=5]Day 6[/size][/color][/center] [center][item=discipline] [item=black swallowtail caterpillar][/center] [img]https://64.media.tumblr.com/732327097b5071d006a0397e2a3c992e/tumblr_nj9kyb0AiI1r28672o10_640.png[/img] Sorry this entry is late! IRL stuff got in the way and I wasn't able to do much for this day. Beastclan attack happened again, but everyone lives. I'll train some today. I'll also include day seven's entry below! [center][color=#287cef][size=5]Day 7[/size][/color][/center] [center][item=dried flowers] [item=shattered ceramic shard][/center] [img]https://64.media.tumblr.com/732327097b5071d006a0397e2a3c992e/tumblr_nj9kyb0AiI1r28672o10_640.png[/img] "Meadow," Fendel lifts his small head up to the skydancer, "I don't wish to be the royal anymore." Meadow looks at the fae, a bit of pity in her eyes, before nodding. "I can understand that," She reassures the other's feelings, "It's quite the task to rule over other dragons." She pauses before she speaks again, "Who would you like to be ruler?" It was like that question had stumped Fendel. Had he not thought of that? Someone [i]had[/i] to have been the ruler, or else the clan would fall into chaos, yes? He glanced over at his nest before looking back at the other dragon. "What about you, my love?" The skydancer didn't say anything as she stared at the fae. Perhaps deep in thought... After what felt like an eternity of silence, she spoke: "I would not mind." Meadow had to admit, she wouldn't think in a million years that she would be ruling the clan. But here she was; she scooped the earring off of the fae and placed it onto her own head. Now she was the royal. And what was she to do? [center][img]https://64.media.tumblr.com/8402aa96a49c06e4f6e5453d37a7f0ce/tumblr_inline_o38gt7NExT1r5syjm_250.png[/img][/center] "Oh I just can't stand this manual labor!" Bledig had enough of the digging and stamped his foot into the ground, "It's getting my claws all dirty! I can't take this anymore!" He flapped his wings as he stomped out of the garden the clan had made. As he walked along the path back to the den, he looked up at the sky. Through the waters, he could make out the clouds, and what looked to be a few dragons soaring above. Hmm. It was at that moment, an idea popped into his mind. A grin formed on his face as he started walking to the den again. Gardener no more; Ambassador Bledig had a better ring to it. [img]https://64.media.tumblr.com/732327097b5071d006a0397e2a3c992e/tumblr_nj9kyb0AiI1r28672o10_640.png[/img]

[center][color=#287cef][size=5]Day 8[/size][/color][/center] [center][item=stick insect] [item=Foreign Runic Scribbles][/center] [img]https://64.media.tumblr.com/732327097b5071d006a0397e2a3c992e/tumblr_nj9kyb0AiI1r28672o10_640.png[/img] Supposedly, Aboli had done something to anger Meadow. What she had done, the spiral wasn't aware of. She barely interacted with the skydancer to even know much about her, but here she was; floating before her as her fate was soon to be revealed. "You betray our clan," Meadow started, "To try and backstab us? How dare you, Aboli." Backstab? What was the skydancer on about? She had done no such thing; she hadn't even gotten a job yet? What was there to backstab her for? "I'm sorry for any misunderstandings, but I never backstabbed you from my knowledge." Meadow stared at the other dragon for a few moments. Silence rung through the den as the two dragons simply stared at one another. Was she observing her thought patterns to see if she was telling the truth? Could skydancers even do that? After what felt like an eternity, Meadow finally spoke again. "I accept your apology," She bowed her head, "forgive me. It must be the hormones from my last clutch..."

[center][color=#287cef][size=5]Days 9 + 10[/size][/color][/center] [center][item=daydreamer's spines] [item=common minnow] // [item=Acid Ant Pupae] [item=Scarlet Flycatcher Wing][/center] [img]https://64.media.tumblr.com/732327097b5071d006a0397e2a3c992e/tumblr_nj9kyb0AiI1r28672o10_640.png[/img] Yesterday saw the plague event! One of the hatchlings caught it, but Ramedar used one of his lives in order to save the hatchling. Today saw the "studied the blade" event, and we have a new member! I'll do some training today.