Quests & Challenges

[center][img]https://f2.toyhou.se/file/f2-toyhou-se/images/18196060_HnCmRdwhzW9xqqr.png[/img] [size=2]Oof I'm going to be starting this pinkerlocke thing lol. Wanted to for a while but couldn't find a good plot xd. (does that banner count as excessive gore? Please tell me if it does so I can replace it...)[/size] [b]I AM SUBBED[/b] but it's fine if you accidentally ping :) [center]~[/center] [left] [i][b]The peaceful Lyrendii Clan prospers on the edge of the Hewn City, at the crossroads between the Five Realms.[/b] The dragons take in any who want to settle down, welcoming and teaching them the ways of their clan. They frequently send out dragons, scavenging around their lands in search of abandoned eggs and hatchlings. [b]Newcomers from other Realms are merged into the clan, living happily within Sornieth.[/b] Teaching them the ways of Sornieth, this clan offers any newcomers education, protection, as well as a variety of factions and sects they are welcome to join. [b]But hidden underneath countless layers of protection, at the very heart of the land, lies a secret unknown to most.[/b] For in order to live in this so-called 'sacred land', lying at the intersection between the Realms, the Lightweaver has demanded a sacrifice- at least two dragons, sacrificed to her each month. [b]To be sacrificed may be the worst fate of all in the clan, a fear unknown until it's too late.[/b] In order to sacrifice to her successfully, they must personally send them off, murdering them in cold blood. [b]Keeping this to himself, the Clan Leader continues to do so, slaying them quietly, unknowingly leaving his fate to the shade.[/b] For every time he kills his own kind cold-heartedly, he will become that much more possessed by the shade, until his very mind isn't his own. [b]In the very depths of the dungeons, the victims lay, confused and scared, longing for revenge.[/b] The prisoners, innocent of any sin or crime deserving of such punishment, lurk in the depths of the dungeon, watching helplessly as two of their own are carried off every month, watching their numbers dwindle, until they all disappear. Waiting patiently for a leader, many waiting in vain...[/i] [size=2]If you're confused about the realms go to my [url=https://www1.flightrising.com/forums/cc/2770209/1]Clan Lore[/url], but the realms themselves probably won't be that important in the Pinkerlocke. (Also read the prologue for Lightweaver's justification on demanding sacrifices)[/size] [center]~[/center] [b]Rules[/b] (modified from @/Sabariel's [url=https://www1.flightrising.com/forums/qnc/2643269/1]Just Go Rules[/url] since I really like them lol) [LIST=1] [*]If a dragon faints in the Coliseum, it is usually dead and must be exalted (see new rules) [*]You can buy any dragon from the AH after you've leveled three dragons to level 25. [*]You can only buy two eggs or G1s a month for the challenge. [*]You can't scatter scroll a dragon until they've reached level 25. [*]You can't give a dragon a primary gene until level 10, can't give them a secondary gene until level 15, and can't give them a tertiary gene until level 20. [*]For every egg you find, whether in the coliseum or by scavenging, you may purchase one breed change for any dragon. [*]All Nuzlocke activity corresponds with the loot you obtain daily from Pinkerton's plundered pile. [*]Nyx is the main character and thus immune to death. If she were to die, however, she is unable to engage in any Nuzlocke activities for [u]15 days.[/u] [*]If a dragon is born with special eyes (indicated by icon), they are guaranteed to survive to adulthood. After that, regular Nuzlocke rules apply. [*]New dragons in the coliseum are protected against death while still level 1. After this level, if a lower level dragon in a higher level venue is killed, the higher level party members have a chance to rescue them in a saving throw, the odds of which are as follows: [indent][i]Levels 2-4:[/i] Flip a coin. If Heads, they have failed. If Tails, they are successful. [i]Levels 5-9:[/i] They have 1/(level of the dragon at risk - 2) chance of success. IE: A level 5 has 1/3 chance to live, a level 6 has 1/4 chance to live, etc. A random number generator will be used and the saving throw is successful with only the highest possible number. [i]Level 10:[/i] Roll a d10. If 10, they are successful. [i]Levels 11+:[/i] Saving throws no longer apply.[/indent] [*]If a dragon has a Familiar and is killed in the coliseum, roll two d4s. [indent][i]If total is 8:[/i] both the dragon and familiar survives. [i]If total is or is over 4:[/i] the dragon is saved, but the familiar dies. [i]If total is less than 4:[/i] the dragon dies, but the familiar survives. Equip the familiar to a new dragon. If no dragon can equip the familiar, save the familiar to replace any that die later.[/indent][/LIST] ----- [b]New Rules (specific to this Pinkerlocke)[/b][LIST=1] [*]If a dragon dies in the coli, it is dead and must be exalted [u]except[/u] if there is a necromancer on the team. Roll 2 d4s [indent][i]If total is less than 3[/i], the necromancer resurrects them. [i]If total is over 3, they are dead and must be exalted.[/indent] [*]If a dragon dies before the necromancer becomes one, the necromancer must've known the dragon at one point. Roll same d4s as above, same rules. BUT all necromancers can only resurrect one dragon per 2 weeks, and can only resurrect dragons that have been dead for at most 3 days earlier. (To make sure I still have them lol) [*][b]Mutations & Curses[/b] (for list see a few posts down) [indent].: Once each dragon grows up, and at the end of each week, roll two d4s: if total is 5, they will get a mutation. Roll through the list. .: Every coli day, roll 2 d4s for each dragon. If total is 3, they get a curse. Roll through the list. .: If they already have a mutation or curse, they won't get another one of either. .: If they have a curse, on the rolling days, roll d10- if 6, their curse disappears. .: At the end of every month, roll a d6 for every dragon with a mutation. If they roll a 3, they will lose their mutation for a month. .: If they have special eyes (multi, primal, faceted, they automatically get a mutation. [/indent] [*][b]Escape[/b]- Each coli day, roll 2 d12s- if the total is less than 6, the whole coli team escapes: [indent][i]If 1-2:[/i] they join/create a clan somewhere out of the Lyrendii Clan, where the others are/will end up. [i]If 3-4:[/i] they lurk around and try to help others escape. [i]If 5-6:[/i] they part ways and explore Sornieth to find their own home- out of pinkerlocke. (Back to original d20 rolls) If number rolled is between 5-12, the dragon escapes by themselves. Follow same rules above.[/indent] [*][b]Revenge[/b]- Every time the 'outcropping' clan grows to a multiple of 5, roll 2 d5s: if total is less than 5:[/i] the whole clan launches a battle against the Lyrendii Clan for revenge and/or to rescue the remaining imprisoned dragons. [indent].: For every participating (adult) dragon roll from 1-2: if 1, [i][u]DEATH STREAK[/i][/u]. Pit in 3 of these into the coli for 10 consecutive rounds, whoever dies, follow 'death' rules. Then restart. Same coli venue rules (equal to highest-leveled dragon on the team's level). [i]If there are an extra 1 or 2 dragons, the newer ones get saved and don't have to fight in the coli. [/i] .: If 2 is rolled, increase the levels of these dragons by 1 [*][b]Sacrifice & Newcomers[/b] [indent].: At the beginning of each month, two random dragons are sacrificed and two new G1's get thrown into the dungeon. .: If every dragon in the dungeon dies, and there's only one alive a week left before the end of the month (besides Nyx), Vlad throws two more G1's in. [/LIST] ----- [b]Drops of Fate[/b] [b]Food:[/b] Coliseum time! [center][b]Plants:[/b] 10-20 matches [b]Insects:[/b] 20-30 matches [b]Seafood:[/b] 30-40 matches [b]Meat:[/b] 40-50 matches[/center] [i]Difficulty- Medium Mode:[/i] You must select coliseum challengers in your lair using a random number generator*. Then, select the coliseum arena that corresponds with or is 1 tier down from the highest level dragon of that group. If your dragons level up while in an area, you can still stay there for the whole day. You can quit your battle streak at any time to regen health, and flee from battles if it is appropriate. *Roll dice 1-2: if 1, roll a team from the dungeon. If 2, roll a team from the outcropping clan. Unless there is some sort of thing going on (to my discretion), they must never be mixed since that doesn't make sense.[/i] [b]Materials and trinkets:[/b] [i]Flex your creative muscles![/i] [b]Materials:[/b] Do some writing for your nuzlocke. [b]Trinkets:[/b] Do some art for your nuzlocke! [b]Rare drops:[/b] Wildcards [b]Familiars:[/b] [i](modified since I have too many G1's I need lore for xd)[/i] Buy the cheapest dragon in the auction house of a specific breed. Use a random number generator (between 1-15) to determine which breed you will get! (Optionally: attach the familiar to the new dragon.) 1. Fae 2. Guardian 3. Mirror 4. Pearlcatcher 5. Ridgeback 6. Tundra 7. Spiral 8. Imperial 9. Snapper 10. Wildclaw 11. Nocturne 12. Coatl 13. Skydancer 14. Bogsneak 15. A dragon for sale (& possibilities*) in my lair is picked at random and must join the Locke. 16. Flip a coin. If heads, roll again for a different breed. If tails, an Ancient now stalks the party. Acquire an Ancient dragon. [[i]d1-2:[/i] 1) Gaoler 2) Banescale] *oof if one of my G1's from Possibilities I might still keep them later since I'm [u]weak[/u] xd [b]Apparel:[/b] Breed two of your dragons OR Buy the cheapest G1 OR Scatter Scroll a Lvl 25. [i]Note:[/i] You must flip a coin for each hatchling once they hatch. If tails, the dragon is dead and you must exalt it. This is in keeping with the original Nuzlocke thread's rule, because I really like it. [b]Battle items:[/b][i] Uh-oh!!![/i] Flip a coin. Heads = DEATH STREAK Tails = Increase the level of three random dragons by 1. [i]DEATH STREAK rules[/i]: Randomly select three dragons using a random number generator. Fight in the coliseum using the "food" rules 10 rounds consecutively (ie. you cannot leave that arena), quitting midway if a dragon dies. You must be in a venue equal to the level of your highest dragon. ----- [i]Whew that was a lot of typing...[/i] [quote] [center][b][u]Updates & Announcements[/u][/b] 12/2/2019 ~ Created this post! Hopefully will have time to do this every day, starting today :) [/quote] ----- [quote][center][size=5][b][u]Story Navigation[/u][/b][/size] [columns] [url=https://www1.flightrising.com/forums/qnc/2785598/1#post_41446778]Day 01[/url] [url=https://www1.flightrising.com/forums/qnc/2785598/1#post_41464345]Day 03[/url] [url=https://www1.flightrising.com/forums/qnc/2785598/2#post_41484042]Day 05[/url] [url=https://www1.flightrising.com/forums/qnc/2785598/2#post_41489405]Day 06[/url] [url=https://www1.flightrising.com/forums/qnc/2785598/2#post_41517670]Day 08[/url] [url=https://www1.flightrising.com/forums/qnc/2785598/2#post_41535363]Day 09[/url] [url=https://www1.flightrising.com/forums/qnc/2785598/2#post_41550479]Day 10[/url] [url=https://www1.flightrising.com/forums/qnc/2785598/2#post_41565505]Day 11[/url] [url=https://www1.flightrising.com/forums/qnc/2785598/2#post_41576557]Day 12[/url] [url=https://www1.flightrising.com/forums/qnc/2785598/3#post_41594470]Day 14[/url][color=transparent]___[/color][nextcol] [url=https://www1.flightrising.com/forums/qnc/2785598/3#post_41607484]Day 15[/url] [url=https://www1.flightrising.com/forums/qnc/2785598/3#post_41634649]Day 17[/url] [url=https://www1.flightrising.com/forums/qnc/2785598/3#post_41645147]Day 18[/url] [/columns][/quote] [center][size=5][b][u]Art Dump[/u][/b][/size] [left] [i]12/03/2019[/i] ~ [url=https://www1.flightrising.com/forums/qnc/2785598/1#post_41454652]Nyx holding the egg[/url] [i]12/08/2019[/i] ~ [url=https://www1.flightrising.com/forums/qnc/2785598/2#post_41499780]Akashi[/url] [i]12/17/2019[/i] ~ [url=https://www1.flightrising.com/forums/qnc/2785598/3#post_41620418]Kalenhii[/url] ----- [quote][center][size=5][b][u]All Posts[/u][/b][/size] [columns] [url=https://www1.flightrising.com/forums/qnc/2785598/1#post_41446778]Day 01[/url] [url=https://www1.flightrising.com/forums/qnc/2785598/1#post_41454652]Day 02[/url] [url=https://www1.flightrising.com/forums/qnc/2785598/1#post_41464345]Day 03[/url] [url=https://www1.flightrising.com/forums/qnc/2785598/1#post_41474427]Day 04[/url] [url=https://www1.flightrising.com/forums/qnc/2785598/2#post_41484042]Day 05[/url] [url=https://www1.flightrising.com/forums/qnc/2785598/2#post_41489405]Day 06[/url] [url=https://www1.flightrising.com/forums/qnc/2785598/2#post_41499780]Day 07[/url] [url=https://www1.flightrising.com/forums/qnc/2785598/2#post_41517670]Day 08[/url] [url=https://www1.flightrising.com/forums/qnc/2785598/2#post_41535363]Day 09[/url] [url=https://www1.flightrising.com/forums/qnc/2785598/2#post_41550479]Day 10[/url][color=transparent]___[/color][nextcol][url=https://www1.flightrising.com/forums/qnc/2785598/2#post_41565505]Day 11[/url] [url=https://www1.flightrising.com/forums/qnc/2785598/2#post_41576557]Day 12[/url] [url=https://www1.flightrising.com/forums/qnc/2785598/3#post_41587170]Day 13[/url] [url=https://www1.flightrising.com/forums/qnc/2785598/3#post_41594470]Day 14[/url] [url=https://www1.flightrising.com/forums/qnc/2785598/3#post_41607484]Day 15[/url] [url=https://www1.flightrising.com/forums/qnc/2785598/3#post_41620418]Day 16[/url] [url=https://www1.flightrising.com/forums/qnc/2785598/3#post_41634649]Day 17[/url] [url=https://www1.flightrising.com/forums/qnc/2785598/3#post_41645147]Day 18[/url] [/columns][/quote] [center][size=5][b][u]Pinglist[/u][/b][/size] [i]omg I'm so thankful for anyone who takes the time to read this! Since usually no one does lol[/i] /DragonPrincess27 /SkyBlaze /Font /SpaceSnake /Neltharygos [i]Feel free to ping me to be added or removed from the pinglist :) (but not actually ping since I'm subscribed but you get what I mean lol)[/i]

Mutations

1. Shapeshifter
2. Necromancer
3. Very strong elemental magic
4. Poison
5. Invisibility/Camouflage
6. Go through things
7. X-ray vision
8. Very quick and agile
9. Very strong
10. Heightened Senses
11. Psychic
12. Telepathy
13. Telekinesis
14. Teleportation

Curses
Oof these are very sketchy...

1. Love- have to find a mate within a week, must be with mate at all times. If apart for more than two hours, the dragon will die
2. Fear- will be in constant paralyzing fear that will overtake them and may influence their thoughts and stuff
3. Water- must always be near water, if apart for 4 hours, will experience withdrawals, then die
4. Infertility- every hatchling born from them will die
5. Loneliness- doomed to always be alone their whole life, being left out and never finding a mate
6. Hanahaki- Will cough out blood and flowers due to unrequited love
7. Paralysis- Unable to participate in any pinkerlocke activities for 3 days.
8. Flowers or something grows on their body
9. Disease- base off of genes or something? x3 since probably more common

[center][size=5][b][u]Cast[/u][/b][/size] [left] [url=http://flightrising.com/main.php?dragon=41685737][img]http://flightrising.com/rendern/coliseum/portraits/416858/41685737.png[/img][/url] Nyx | [i]The Main Protagonist[/i] [url=http://flightrising.com/main.php?dragon=57130183][img]http://flightrising.com/rendern/coliseum/portraits/571302/57130183.png[/img][/url] Akashi | [i]The Naive Wanderer[/i] [url=http://flightrising.com/main.php?dragon=57447777][img]http://flightrising.com/rendern/coliseum/portraits/574478/57447777.png[/img][/url] Kalenhii | [i]The Curious Adventurer[/i] [center][b]Other Notables (Familiars)[/b][/center] [center][item=crimson emperor] Avallon | [i]The First Companion[/i] [item=stormcloud harpy]Aryhuni | [i]The Cautious Runaway[/i] [/center][center][b]From the Main Lyrendii Clan[/b][/center] [i]Just a [s]few[/s] bunch of notables from the lair, that might show up quite a few times.[/i] [url=http://flightrising.com/main.php?dragon=30875539][img]http://flightrising.com/rendern/coliseum/portraits/308756/30875539.png[/img][/url] Meinira | [i]The Dim-witted Apprentice[/i] [url=http://flightrising.com/main.php?dragon=37690703][img]http://flightrising.com/rendern/coliseum/portraits/376908/37690703.png[/img][/url] Canelm | [i]The Unseeing Guard[/i] [url=http://flightrising.com/main.php?dragon=30789495][img]http://flightrising.com/rendern/coliseum/portraits/307895/30789495.png[/img][/url] Vlad | [i]The Shade-touched Leader[/i]

[b][size=5]Prologue[/b]- Many, many years ago...[/size] [i]Lol this is just the introduction [s]plug[/s] for my pinkerlocke I'm planning to start soon[/i] ----- [center][url=https://flightrising.com/main.php?dragon=30789495][img]https://flightrising.com/rendern/avatars/307895/30789495.png[/img][/url][/center] Vlad blinked, confused. [i]What had she said?[/i] "Ummm...could you repeat that, please?" Rustling her wings impatiently, Umbra opened her mouth, slightly annoyed. "The Lightweaver has forbidden us from residing in this land." Growling in frustration, Vlad slammed his talons on the wooden table. "But we [i]have[/i] to live here, as we have been all along! What if another dragon like Eleri falls through? They would be left alone, confused, in a world unlike what they know of. We [i]must[/i] take them in and teach them the ways of Sornieth!" Shuffling her deck, Umbra drew a card, laying it face up on the table. "She says no." Scrutinizing the card, Vlad bared his teeth at her. "Is there no other way?" "I will go check." [center]~[/center] [center][url=https://flightrising.com/main.php?dragon=38283961][img]https://flightrising.com/rendern/avatars/382840/38283961.png[/img][/url][/center] Umbra sat alone in the center of a ring of candles, cards strewn out around her. Firmly clutching her orb, Umbra closed her eyes, chanting softly. Gazing into the cloudy depths of the orb, she picked apart shapes, symbols, anything that would give her a clue. Eyes widening, her talons loosened and the orb clattered to the ground, loudly rolling to a stop. [center]~[/center] Vlad held a scroll tightly, annoyed. He hadn't been reading it, but he certainly was pretending to. Rosen had just come to him, inquiring about the quickly depleting lair space and resources, wondering if he had any ideas. Vlad had waved him off, claiming he would think of something, after doing some 'research' and maybe consulting his advisers. A sharp knock on the wooden door made him jump, and he looked up, irritated. Before he had time to answer, Umbra burst in, tired and haggard, and certainly not looking happy. Grumbling under his breath, Vlad asked her what was going on, what she had found, already suspecting the worst. But what he heard may of been even worse than that. "The Lightweaver," Umbra gasped out between her breaths, "she has said that there is no way we can live here." "Well, I already knew that. Anything else? Why're you in such a hurry?" "She...she said unless we send her at least two dragons a month, she won't let us live on these sacred lands." Vlad blinked in shock, while he processed her words. Reeling back, he pressed his talons to his spinning forehead. "WHAT? Is there a reason for this, if I may ask?" "Well...these lands are apparently sacred, the connecting points between the realms. It was never meant to be discovered, and she doesn't want us dirtying her lands. The Lightweaver is also in need of more helpers." Vlad stood up, grabbing his scroll hesitantly. "..okay, I guess it won't hurt. I'll discuss with the advisers, but it should be fine. Many clans exalt dragons, after all. It should hardly be a problem." "...No, it's not just that. It's not the same...We must [i]kill[/i] the dragons, Your Highness. It's not the same as exalting. We would be [i]murdering[/i] them, to get them to her." The sick feeling growing in his stomach, Vlad muttered to himself, confused. Shaking his head, he approached the door, although he was already convinced that he desperately [i]needed[/i] to live in these lands. If only he could convince himself, maybe the others. "We would still be sending them to the Lightweaver, after all...practically exalting...they would still live on...Eleri might feel homesick, and this is the only way. We should probably not tell the others, maybe just do it in private...we [i]do[/i] have a lair space issue, after all." As he left the room, slamming the door behind him, he failed to notice Umbra's eyes beginning to glow. [center]~[/center] [center][url=https://flightrising.com/main.php?dragon=8] [img]https://flightrising.com/rendern/avatars/1/8.png[/img][/url][/center] "This was meant to be a test to your personality, and worth. And I see you have already [i]failed[/i]." Hissing in frustration, the Lightweaver continued, "To you, I leave your fate to the Shade. Every time you sacrifice your own, you will become more possessed, more confused, and less like yourself." "As to the sacrificed...I will grant them a safe eternity in my domain, free from the need to serve me."

[size=5][b]Day 01[/b][/size] [center][img]https://www1.flightrising.com/dgen/preview/dragon?age=1&body=45&bodygene=0&breed=2&element=6&eyetype=0&gender=1&tert=76&tertgene=0&winggene=0&wings=134&auth=edb47be7e16775ea2ce9290325d4c87eb2056187&dummyext=prev.png[/img][/center] Shouts rang behind Nyx as she slipped away with the egg, carefully tucked to her chest. [i]Crap.[/i] She had hoped to escape unnoticed, whatever chance she had of doing so. Of course it hadn't worked, and she had been caught within a few minutes of breaking out of the den. Nervously glancing behind her, Nyx swore under her breath, hoping she could get the egg to safety. It [i]was[/i] her charge, after all, even if she had only found it a few days ago. [i]She had been on foraging duty, when she had chanced upon the abandoned plague egg, glowing softly, casting a greenish light upon it's surroundings. At the time, she had just become an adult, dreading her inevitable Search, dreading to leave her home, her friends, her teacher. But when she held the egg in her arms, it seemed to respond, the hatchling inside shifting, and she had known, right that second- this would be her charge, and she would protect the hatchling inside, no matter what it took. As she reported the loot to the Clan Leader, Vlad assured her the clan would take care of it, just like any other hatchling.But his tone didn't seem to match, and something about the glint in his eyes when he looked at the egg made her recoil, flinching away. As he held out his talons expectantly, Nyx found herself unable to refuse- he was the Clan Leader, after all. She would [i]have[/i] to trust it to him, in the end. Nevertheless, that night, she had found herself slipping into the nursery, longing to catch a glimpse of the egg, [i]her[/i] egg, once more. But sitting in the nests were only Light eggs, a batch from a pair that had been laid a few days ago. So she had been suspicious, searching the lair, sensing where her charge was, finding it nestled in the corner of Vlad's den, shining dully. Fighting the urge to break in and snatch it back, Nyx had stood outside, gazing through the doorway, conflicted and betrayed. Until she made her decision, knowing full well the consequences it would bring. [/i] Which led her to where she was now. Pumping her wings, Nyx soared into the night sky, hoping in vain that her large bulk would gain her an advantage. Unevitably, the smaller dragons caught up to her, dragging her out of the sky, both less than half her size. Finding herself in chains, being led to the Dungeons, a guard on each side, Nyx's heart lept in terror. [i]Had the egg fallen in the hassle?[/i] Glancing at the guards, she was relieved to see the egg carefully held by one of them, Meinira, she realized, the apprentice. [center][url=https://flightrising.com/main.php?dragon=30875539][img]https://flightrising.com/rendern/avatars/308756/30875539.png[/img][/url][/center] "...Hey." She tried, hoping the Wildclaw would sympathize with her. "That egg is my charge. I guess it would make sense to want to protect it, right?" The purple Wildclaw simply looked on ahead, pointedly ignoring her. Growing impatient, Nyx growled, biting back the words that dared to spill out of her mouth. "Hey, Meinira." She gritted through clenched teeth. "Give me the egg. Now." Which had followed with her being gagged by the other guard, as Meinira turned towards her, a goofy grin spread across her face. "Gazania said not to involve ourselves with the prisoners. Thanks for gagging her, Canelm!" [center][url=https://flightrising.com/main.php?dragon=37690703][img]https://flightrising.com/rendern/avatars/376908/37690703.png[/img][/url][/center] The blindfolded Nocturne only nodded curtly, tugging on the chains to hurry them up. Meinira had left her and Canelm at the Dungeon entrance, and she was accompanied with Vlad himself, the presence of her egg fading away. [center][url=https://flightrising.com/main.php?dragon=30789495][img]https://flightrising.com/rendern/avatars/307895/30789495.png[/img][/url][/center] As she stepped into the dungeon, Vlad led them through countless corridors, arriving in the innermost levels, several stories underground. The dank smell was overwhelming by now, and Nyx wrinkled her nose. [i]Where were they [/i]going? Seemingly arriving at their location, Vlad pulled open a door, throwing her into an empty cell...no...a large, empty, room. Glancing up, her stomach turned as she saw the mad grin on Vlad's face, standing in the doorway. Yellow eyes glowing, he spoke quietly, "If only you had left the egg. Is the egg more important than your life?" Instructing the blind guard to stand by, he shoved the heavy door with a thud, glowering down at her before leaving. Shivering, Nyx felt the presence of the egg fade completely, too far from her location. Feeling tears gather in her eyes, Nyx closed her eyes and began to cry, for the first time in a very long, time. ----- [item=deadweed] Come on Pink, Day 1 and I gotta Coli her already! (can you even coli with only 1 derg?) Got a Plague egg the other day, so decided to incorporate it :D. Oof I was kinda freaked out when I coli 'd with just Nyx, and was super paranoid since like everything would suddenly start attacking 4x in a row lol. But once she got to level 2 she was mostly fine. :) Nyx is Level 3 now, although I tried to use a Kiena Build but kind of messed up, so her stats are all over the place right now... [s]oof it's really late and I gotta start my homework lol[/s] oh yeah @DragonPrincess27 (oof not too proud of prologue & this, will probably edit this tomorrow or something lol. I guess we all have to start somewhere? xd) Edit: oops don't mind Vlad he's just decked out in his festive outfit lol just pretend he's not xd

[size=5][b]Day 02[/b][/size] [item=brilliant feather cluster]Huh seems like I should do some arting... I hope Pinkerton gives me some new dergs soon lol Drew Nyx finding the egg! [img]https://f2.toyhou.se/file/f2-toyhou-se/images/18256929_1r5SkdHYQdpw2c3.png[/img] oof I have no idea what I'm doing lol Tried to do an actual background for once lol [i]Sorta edit: Okay so apparently I'm dumb I coulda sworn it said 'trinkets' in the thing, but apparently this is a material... Hmm I don't know if I'll be able to squash the writing in for today, so I'll just go ahead and post this...oof should of probably checked lol. [s]and I didn't do any of my homework again lol[/s] Oof I'll try to post the writing for today but if not I guess tomorrow? lol I feel super sketch[/i] @DragonPrincess27

[size=5][b]Day 03[/b][/size] In the morning, Nyx's eyes felt swollen, and she felt ashamed for crying the night before. She had held onto all her anger and sadness for years, careful not to let any of it leak out, but it had seemed like she just couldn't hold it in yesterday. Just like that, the dam had burst, and she had cried, crying until she had no tears left to spill. Lifting her gaze, Nyx focused on the door, looking out through the barred window taking up the upper half. The edge of Canelm's head could be seen as he stood, still as a statue. Eyes darting around, Nyx surveyed the room, taking note of a single window on the wall, letting in a weak beam of light harshly sliced through by the bars. The rest of the confinement was dark, and she didn't notice much else besides a few darkened bloodstains. Shivering, Nyx averted her eyes, wondering how many dragons had been trapped here before, deep underground, yet a window placed on the wall. Beckoning welcomely, it had given hope to each and every newcomer in the the room, possibly the largest jail cell, able to hold countless dragons, only to let them down. The cell [i]did[/i] seem to extend all the way back to level ground, the ceiling poking through the surface, where the window had been placed. But something else made Nyx cringe away- one of the walls seemed to be encased within shadow, the scent of metal, rusty but standing strong. Distracted by the sound of footsteps sounding down the corridor, Nyx lifted her chin defiantly, flicking her tail. Vlad's triumphant face came into view, marred by the bars, making her shiver involuntarily. "You hungry? Well I got some food for you. But you'll have to take them down first- you know, we got to sharpen your skills and all." Growling, Nyx lurched upwards, wanting more than anything to rip that smug face apart. But she steeled herself, as that was just what he wanted. He seemed to be trying to get an excuse to kill her, after all. And then the wall began to grumble, sending shivers down her spine. Turning warily, Nyx gasped in horror as the wall- no, the gate, began to shudder upwards. She had failed to see it in the weak morning light, but the entire wall was a gate, with something unknown lurking on the other side... Bracing herself for whatever it was, Nyx was mildly surprised to see a young, wounded stag stumbling out, seemingly shoved by his companions. Fluttering his wings nervously, he glanced back, wailing mournfully to his former comrades. Dark ominous stripes covered his shoulders and back, and a large gash stood out on his side, oozing out darkened blood. Wincing, Nyx flinched back from the injured stag, eyes darting nervously to the glistening black claws covered by a large tuft of fur. Steeling herself, she rose into what she hoped was a battle position, hoping she seemed threatening to the other. Nyx wasn't at all trained in taking down prey- she had been the Alchemist's apprentice back in the clan, seeing no need towards fighting. She could rely on the guards for protection, after all. Laughing darkly at her naivety at the time, Nyx raised her claws, ready to strike if need be. She must've seemed threatening, or the stag was too young and inexperienced, for it shrinking away from her, lurching unevenly as it attempted to support it's side. Something about him seemed to tug at her heartstrings, making her sympathize with it in a way she never had before. Nyx had never cared much for animals, unlike some individuals back in the clan, but now she found herself unable to swing at it, even as her stomach growled impatiently. Lowering her raised arm, Nyx cautiously took a step forward, wondering if she could help the poor stag. But the stag fluttered away, a wild look in his red eyes, shooting into the corner frantically. And before she knew it, a dozen of animals rushed out through the gate, grunting at her, their enemy made known to them. Now [i]these[/i] were entirely different. Nyx felt kind of okay even after she began killing many of them, as they could serve as both practice for her fighting skills, as well as food in the long run. It wasn't like she had a choice anyways, right? [center]~[/center] Nyx stood alone, surrounded by a pile of corpses. Blood dripped from her teeth and claws, and her eyes seemed wild, unfocused. Killing so many could do this to you. Whirling around, Nyx focused her gaze on the wounded stag, lunging towards it before recognizing it. The stag grunted in pain as it dodged, dropping out of the air. Unable to bear the pain anymore, he snorted helplessly, his eyes gazing up at her, begging for her help. So she did. Her frightened eyes softened as she tended to the wound, crudely dressing it with a pile of leaves collected in the corner, likely to have drifted in during autumn, fading away, but better than nothing. At last she finished, and the stag grunted comfortably, sniffing her scent in, content. Feeling more like herself now, Nyx stood abruptly, wondering aloud, "Hmmm...you need a name, right? Everything needs a name." "I'll name you Avallon." She said simply, as the stag rested his head against her, comfortable in the presence of who he believed was his savior. ----- [item=marbled stingray] oof I really need another dragon, pink...or she's literally going to end up escaping by herself at some point, or dying and being inactive for 15 days with no other dergs... oof tempted to just add another derg lol, but I'll probably wait and follow the rules xd...if nothing from pink, my rules say we'll be putting 2 more G1's in if there's 1 or no dergs a week before the end of the month lol [item=crimson emperor] Rolled a 1 so I guess she's getting it lol @DragonPrincess27

[size=5][b]Day 04[/b][/size] [item=snowflake eel] Lol nothing much happened~ just battled. She's almost level 5 but I'm still nervous to take her to the Woodland Path, so she's just been in the training fields for awhile now lol. [s]oof plz pink I really want another derg lol[/s] Oof edit: I know this is super late xd pulled a huge L yesterday so I had to do like lots of homework today xdd @DragonPrincess27

Hey, I keep forgetting to comment, but I'm really glad I asked to be on the ping-list for this :D Having one dragon is ROUGH I hope you get a new one soon as well, maybe get to hatch that lovely little egg *shifty eyes* I'm loving the story so far and I can't wait to see more! I like how she got her familiar :3