Username: Coyoteclaw11 Team: Biologists of the Obscure Challenge Name: Take Lunch Duty Items Submitted: Bluetipped Shellbug Amount Submitted: x50 Sent to: Wildness Points Earnedl: 15
Username: Coyoteclaw11 Team: Biologists of the Obscure Challenge Name: Take Lunch Duty Items Submitted: Bluetipped Shellbug Amount Submitted: x50 Sent to: Wildness Points Earnedl: 15
Username: Watercolour Team: Biologists of the Obscure Challenge Name: Train Up Scientists Link to dragons, posts, etc.: here Link to screenshot(s): here Points Earnedl: 12
Username: Watercolour Team: Biologists of the Obscure Challenge Name: Take Lunch Duty Items Submitted: Stomper Haunch Amount Submitted: 25 Sent to: ofendlessstars Link to screenshot(s): here Points Earnedl: 10
Username: Watercolour Team: Biologists of the Obscure Challenge Name: Set Up Camp Items Submitted: Broken Bottle Amount Submitted: 25 Sent to: ofendlessstars Link to screenshot(s): here Points Earnedl: 10
Username: Watercolour Team: Biologists of the Obscure Challenge Name: Buy More Boats Items Submitted: 5.000 treasure Sent to: ofendlessstars Link to screenshot(s): here Points Earnedl: 1
Edit: forgot to add the receiver's username in the last two challenges.
Username: Watercolour Team: Biologists of the Obscure Challenge Name: Train Up Scientists Link to dragons, posts, etc.: here Link to screenshot(s): here Points Earnedl: 12
Username: Watercolour Team: Biologists of the Obscure Challenge Name: Take Lunch Duty Items Submitted: Stomper Haunch Amount Submitted: 25 Sent to: ofendlessstars Link to screenshot(s): here Points Earnedl: 10
Username: Watercolour Team: Biologists of the Obscure Challenge Name: Set Up Camp Items Submitted: Broken Bottle Amount Submitted: 25 Sent to: ofendlessstars Link to screenshot(s): here Points Earnedl: 10
Username: Watercolour Team: Biologists of the Obscure Challenge Name: Buy More Boats Items Submitted: 5.000 treasure Sent to: ofendlessstars Link to screenshot(s): here Points Earnedl: 1
Edit: forgot to add the receiver's username in the last two challenges.
Username: Hyvin Cobra Team: Spectral Zoologists Challenge Name:: Train Up Scientists Items Submitted: Current Dragons Amount Submitted: 2 Exalted Level 10 with Nature Bonus Link to screenshot(s): https://i.imgur.com/C8lVWZp.jpg Points Earnedl: 10+5+10+5=30
Username: Hyvin Cobra Team: Spectral Zoologists Challenge Name:: Take Lunch Duty Items Submitted: Blacksaddle Wrasse, Stomper Haunch, Wendigo Haunch, Backtongue Pepper, Black Tulip, Fire Flower Amount Submitted: Blacksaddle Wrasse x10, Stomper Haunch x99, Wendigo Haunch x 30, Backtongue Pepper x99, Black Tulip x99 + x20, Fire Flower x40 Sent to: kaelidra Points Earnedl: 2+45+11+45+45+4+13=165
Username: Hyvin Cobra Team: Spectral Zoologists Challenge Name:: Set Up Camp Items Submitted: Item names, gems, treasure Amount Submitted: Broken Bottle 2*99 , Health Potion x40, Sand 5*99 + 50, Redwood Kindling 6*99 + 40, Fir Logs 99 + 75, Coral Basalisk Field Notes x30, Grouse Basilisk Field Notes x50 Sent to: kaelidra Points Earnedl: 90+13+225+20+270+13+45+30+11+20=737
Total Points: 932
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After a night of sleep broken by the creature's chilling cries (more numerous and closer than ever before), the Biologists of the Obscure and the Spectral Zoologists rise with renewed vigor, even if they are still rubbing the sleep from their eyes. After a quick breakfast, they fan out to continue their search of the area.
The meadow has begun to cede to a few patches of land to heavier bush and tree cover, and the river runs a faster through narrow banks. Perhaps it is just the isolation in this beautiful wilderness, but everyone onsite agrees that they sense something supernatural in the area. These suspicions are confirmed by the fact that the fish are still making blind circles in the water, and by the bones of two rabbits that appeared overnight, freshly picked clean and left in a neat pile by the edge of the river. All evidence seems to point to the creature being underwater, so preparations are made to continue the search there, and precautions are put into place to account for whatever might happen.
The searchers lower themselves slowly into the river, some examining the pool, others swimming toward the island, and still others looking along the river bank. The latter groups find an underwater cave, cut under the river bank, that leads to a small cavern with a rocky shore. No strange creatures are inside, but from the stash of leftover bones to the shed scales to the branches that must have been painstakingly dragged through the water to form a bed, it's obvious that this place is home to something.
Not wanting the beast to catch them unawares, the adventurers leave as soon as they have documented the space. Now, all that's left to do is wait.
With the news of their discovery, the other searches stop and the adventurers instead gather near the river—the Biologists of the Obscure spreading out along the shores of the island, and the Spectral Zoologists taking the other bank of the river. There's a muted excitement as everyone tries to stay professional so they can approach this discovery with dignity… but not a dragon there would claim they weren't thrilled by the opportunity to discover a new creature.
After a long wait of no activity all day which wears on everyone’s nerves, there is near dusk at least a rippling in the water, much like the current caused by a toridae. Necks crane to see the source, some dragons looking through their hands, and others trying to use reflective surfaces to avoid the temporary blindness. As if it senses its audience, the creature stops, causing the water to still. Then, it surges to the surface long enough for all to see its body: a snout similar to a toridae; a pair of distinctive fins that run from the crown if its head down its back; two short arms ending in webbed hands; and a tail that ends in another set of spiny appendages. Seconds after it emerges, the scientists begin to feel their vision go dull, and then dark. By the time they can see again, the creature is long gone.
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Everyone sets themselves to transcribing what they saw; working in pairs or small groups to get all the details down. After comparing notes and rumors, Griffin and Odessa both agree that the creature was an Ahizotoul, a being that existed only in legends dating back to a distant era. Hoping for more data, another adventuring party swims down to the underwater cavern, but they find it empty, devoid of even the branches and bones that were there before. It seems the Ahizotoul has moved on.
With nothing left to study, the dragons pack up their gear and make their way back to camp. But when they arrive, they are greeted with a disaster. Tents have been knocked over and supplies strewn about. Cries of anger and confusion fill the air. What could have done this?
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Spectral Zoologists, read Odessa's report [url=http://www1.flightrising.com/forums/qnc/2439732/3#post_33296775]here[/url].
Biologists of the Obscure, read Griffin's report [url=http://www1.flightrising.com/forums/qnc/2439952/6#post_33296773]here[/url].
Grab the Ahizotoul badge [url=http://www1.flightrising.com/forums/qnc/2438787/1#post_33205988]here[/url], and see the first unlocked raffle prize [url=http://www1.flightrising.com/forums/qnc/2438787/1#post_33205989]here[/url].
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[b]New to the Cryptid Hunt?[/b] Complete the quiz and introduction challenges as outlined [url=http://www1.flightrising.com/forums/qnc/2438787#post_33205991]here[/url].
[b]1. Write a Report or Journal Entry[/b]
Have your cryptid hunters record everything they've seen and learned so far for posterity.
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[columns][img]https://i.imgur.com/pqjoSYl.png[/img][nextcol] You will receive 50 points for your entry[/columns]
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[b]2. Prepare Evidence[/b]
Collect some fish from the location for further study back in the labs
[columns][img]https://i.imgur.com/6YaCnqc.png[/img][nextcol] Earn 1 point for every 5 items sent[/columns]
[columns][img]https://i.imgur.com/pqjoSYl.png[/img][nextcol] Earn 5 bonus points per quarter stack sent (25 items = 10 points). A "stack" refers to multiples of the same item.[/columns]
[columns][img]https://i.imgur.com/6YaCnqc.png[/img][nextcol] Earn 5 additional bonus points per full stack sent (99 items = 45 points). A "stack" refers to multiples of the same item [/columns]
[columns][img]https://i.imgur.com/pqjoSYl.png[/img][nextcol] You can and are encouraged to send in multiple stacks of various amounts, but we do not award partial points if you send less than five items.[/columns]
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Items to send:
[center][item=Blacksaddle Wrasse] [item=Bluemoon Dartling] [item=Deepsea Yawner] [item=Humpback Anglerfish] [item=Sicklemaw Gar]
[item=Marsh Stalker] [item=Butterflyfish] [item=Copperband Butterflyfish] [item=Sentinel Fish] [item=Deepwater Constructor]
[item=Moonbeam Sardines] [item=Sardines] [item=Bluegill] [item=Pumpkinseed Sunfish]
[size=2]Blacksaddle Wrasse, Bluemoon Dartling, Deepsea Yawner, Humpback Anglerfish, Sicklemaw Gar, Marsh Stalker, Butterflyfish, Copperband Butterflyfish, Sentinel Fish, Deepwater Constructor, Moonbeam Sardines, Sardines, Bluegill, Pumpkinseed Sunfish[/size]
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[b]3. Find a Courier Service[/b]
Send everyone's reports and samples back to the lab with a messenger. The scientists are looking for SHADOW flight dragons to make a stealthy trip, avoiding further sabotage.
[columns][img]https://i.imgur.com/pqjoSYl.png[/img][nextcol] Earn one point per level exalted (either sent in to Nature's OOF raffle or exalted by Nature members)[/columns]
[columns][img]https://i.imgur.com/6YaCnqc.png[/img][nextcol] Nature members, earn one point per fodder dragon you snipe/hold and then pass on to levelers during this challenge[/columns]
[b]4. Replace Damaged Gear[/b]
Unfortunately, some of your camping supplies can't be repaired. Send in funds to help purchase new gear.
[columns][img]https://i.imgur.com/6YaCnqc.png[/img][nextcol] You will earn 1 point per every 5,000 treasure sent[/columns]
[columns][img]https://i.imgur.com/pqjoSYl.png[/img][nextcol] You will earn 1 point per every 6 gems sent[/columns]
[center]Submit your challenges to this thread to earn points, using our [url=http://www1.flightrising.com/forums/qnc/2438787#post_33205986]submission form[/url].
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This challenge is now closed. To find the most recent challenge, visit our Progress post.
After a night of sleep broken by the creature's chilling cries (more numerous and closer than ever before), the Biologists of the Obscure and the Spectral Zoologists rise with renewed vigor, even if they are still rubbing the sleep from their eyes. After a quick breakfast, they fan out to continue their search of the area.
The meadow has begun to cede to a few patches of land to heavier bush and tree cover, and the river runs a faster through narrow banks. Perhaps it is just the isolation in this beautiful wilderness, but everyone onsite agrees that they sense something supernatural in the area. These suspicions are confirmed by the fact that the fish are still making blind circles in the water, and by the bones of two rabbits that appeared overnight, freshly picked clean and left in a neat pile by the edge of the river. All evidence seems to point to the creature being underwater, so preparations are made to continue the search there, and precautions are put into place to account for whatever might happen.
The searchers lower themselves slowly into the river, some examining the pool, others swimming toward the island, and still others looking along the river bank. The latter groups find an underwater cave, cut under the river bank, that leads to a small cavern with a rocky shore. No strange creatures are inside, but from the stash of leftover bones to the shed scales to the branches that must have been painstakingly dragged through the water to form a bed, it's obvious that this place is home to something.
Not wanting the beast to catch them unawares, the adventurers leave as soon as they have documented the space. Now, all that's left to do is wait.
With the news of their discovery, the other searches stop and the adventurers instead gather near the river—the Biologists of the Obscure spreading out along the shores of the island, and the Spectral Zoologists taking the other bank of the river. There's a muted excitement as everyone tries to stay professional so they can approach this discovery with dignity… but not a dragon there would claim they weren't thrilled by the opportunity to discover a new creature.
After a long wait of no activity all day which wears on everyone’s nerves, there is near dusk at least a rippling in the water, much like the current caused by a toridae. Necks crane to see the source, some dragons looking through their hands, and others trying to use reflective surfaces to avoid the temporary blindness. As if it senses its audience, the creature stops, causing the water to still. Then, it surges to the surface long enough for all to see its body: a snout similar to a toridae; a pair of distinctive fins that run from the crown if its head down its back; two short arms ending in webbed hands; and a tail that ends in another set of spiny appendages. Seconds after it emerges, the scientists begin to feel their vision go dull, and then dark. By the time they can see again, the creature is long gone.
Click through for full size
Everyone sets themselves to transcribing what they saw; working in pairs or small groups to get all the details down. After comparing notes and rumors, Griffin and Odessa both agree that the creature was an Ahizotoul, a being that existed only in legends dating back to a distant era. Hoping for more data, another adventuring party swims down to the underwater cavern, but they find it empty, devoid of even the branches and bones that were there before. It seems the Ahizotoul has moved on.
With nothing left to study, the dragons pack up their gear and make their way back to camp. But when they arrive, they are greeted with a disaster. Tents have been knocked over and supplies strewn about. Cries of anger and confusion fill the air. What could have done this?
Biologists of the Obscure, read Griffin's report here.
Grab the Ahizotoul badge here, and see the first unlocked raffle prize here.
Earn points by completing the following challenges
New to the Cryptid Hunt? Complete the quiz and introduction challenges as outlined here.
1. Write a Report or Journal Entry
Have your cryptid hunters record everything they've seen and learned so far for posterity.
Share your entry in your team's thread (and link here for points, of course)
You will receive 50 points for your entry
Only ONE entry may be submitted per player.
2. Prepare Evidence
Collect some fish from the location for further study back in the labs
Earn 1 point for every 5 items sent
Earn 5 bonus points per quarter stack sent (25 items = 10 points). A "stack" refers to multiples of the same item.
Earn 5 additional bonus points per full stack sent (99 items = 45 points). A "stack" refers to multiples of the same item
You can and are encouraged to send in multiple stacks of various amounts, but we do not award partial points if you send less than five items.
You do not have to send in all, or even most of the items below (though the more you send = more points).
Items to send:
Blacksaddle Wrasse
Seafood
Serve with a white wine.
41
4
Bluemoon Dartling
Seafood
Dartlings are able to weather droughts by burying deep into the ground and forming a mucus cocoon. They can survive in this hibernation state for up to three years.
41
4
Deepsea Yawner
Seafood
When dried or smoked, the Deepsea Yawner provides an excellent and sustaining jerky for the long haul traveler. Looks wicked gross, though.
41
4
Humpback Anglerfish
Seafood
Nature, really? This is what you went with?
41
4
Sicklemaw Gar
Seafood
A marsh rich in gar is likely to be poor in other species of fish.
42
4
Marsh Stalker
Seafood
The snack that scowls back -until you bite their heads off.
42
4
Butterflyfish
Seafood
These fish begin life as a rather dull fry; as they approach maturity they develop a thick membrane and go dormant. Weeks later they emerge with vibrant coloration.
43
5
Copperband Butterflyfish
Seafood
This beautiful fish can be territorial.
42
4
Sentinel Fish
Seafood
Now that you've taken out the guards, the remaining fish will be helpless.
43
5
Deepwater Constructor
Seafood
It knocks down the structures of its rivals, and builds its own sand castles on their ruin.
42
4
Moonbeam Sardines
Seafood
Schools of glowing sardines can vanish in any moon kissed waters. Look where the light is brightest.
15
2
Sardines
Seafood
They're an acquired taste, provided you can acquire them.
15
2
Bluegill
Seafood
A clever dragon will wade into fresh water and hold perfectly still, providing shade and what seems to be an ideal location for schools of bluegill to idle. They can then snack at their leisure.
50
5
Pumpkinseed Sunfish
Seafood
A tasty and addictive snack when roasted and salted.
3. Find a Courier Service
Send everyone's reports and samples back to the lab with a messenger. The scientists are looking for SHADOW flight dragons to make a stealthy trip, avoiding further sabotage.
Earn one point per level exalted (either sent in to Nature's OOF raffle or exalted by Nature members)
Nature members, earn one point per fodder dragon you snipe/hold and then pass on to levelers during this challenge
4. Replace Damaged Gear
Unfortunately, some of your camping supplies can't be repaired. Send in funds to help purchase new gear.
You will earn 1 point per every 5,000 treasure sent
You will earn 1 point per every 6 gems sent
Submit your challenges to this thread to earn points, using our submission form.
Oh...and everything above here is covered, guys. Thanks!
Username:jbapple Team:biologists of the obscure Challenge Name:mission one beast in the water Prepare some evidence Items Submitted: Deepsea Yawner, Humpback Anglerfish, Amount Submitted: 99x stack of each Sent to: ofendlessstars
Username:jbapple Team:biologists of the obscure Challenge Name:mission one beast in the water Prepare some evidence Items Submitted: Deepsea Yawner, Humpback Anglerfish, Amount Submitted: 99x stack of each Sent to: ofendlessstars
