Quests & Challenges

(Setting up the post, will ping when I complete things, this is Amazing, thank you so much for running this (and making us run around!)) (Completed tasks bolded with date of completion for easier navigation) [b]START YOUR JOURNEY![/b] [b]#1 - Introduce yourself! - 5 points[/b] 16th may [i](no photo needed) Tell us about yourself! How long have you been here? What flight are you in? What do you like most about the site? Anything you like![/i] Hi! I'm Bee, I first signed up on the 18th of May 2015 (nearly the anniversary!), though I've gone on some hiatuses over the years, but have stayed true to the Ice flight (mostly for the eyes as I guess I'm closer to other lores in some ways, and do tend gather nature and water (and sometimes light) themed dragons a lot). I'm FR+9 so I do tend to answer at questionable times. Times being occasionally questionable because I am a night owl and really ought to be in bed... What I love about FR is the multiple sides to it, the variety in gameplay and how I've seen it evolve over the years (and how it's possible to catch up even when you take breaks!) It's a comfort place! [b]#2 - Create your nametag - 5 points[/b] 18th May [i]If you're going on an adventure, it helps to have some ID... just in case. It should include your user name, user ID, and the year. But, feel free to include any other personalization you like. Show it off! (If you lose it or something happens to it while you're out adventuring, just stop back here to make a new one!)[/i] [url=https://imgur.com/7vTmgS5][img]http://i.imgur.com/7vTmgS5.jpg[/img][/url] I made two because I expected to mess up ^^' (and yes, drawing isn't my forte...) [b]#3 - Assemble your party! - 5 points[/b] 16th May [i](no photo needed) Never go alone. It's much more fun (and safer) to go exploring with a group. Ping a friend or two that might like to join you![/i] Pinging @Daelf, maybe to explore the garden? ^^ [b]#4 - Designated Explorer - 5 points[/b] 16th May [i]Who will be representing your lair? (no photo needed) Show off your most adventurous dragon.[/i] Not technically my most adventurous dragon, but she was my random progen and has nature and kindness etched in her soul (and in her skin, because her colours are of the eyeburning variety) and therefore a good guide to wander with and cuddle along the way! Here's Sencha: [url=https://www1.flightrising.com/dragon/13253095][img]https://www1.flightrising.com/rendern/350/132531/13253095_350.png[/img][/url] [b]#5 - Look the Part - 5 points[/b] 16th May [i](no photo needed) Head over to the Dressing Room and put together the perfect attire for your journey. Share it here![/i] Taking full advantage of the Dressing Room apparel slots I tried to gather as many nature-dwelling friends for the trip! (Some don't appear as they... overlap, choices, choices) [outfit=1577165] [b]GATHER YOUR EQUIPMENT[/b] It's important to be prepared for any condition. Make sure you have the following. [b]#6 - Backpack - 10 points[/b] 18h May [i]Some form of bag or pack to carry all of your supplies.[/i] [url=https://imgur.com/PzQsWrO][img]http://i.imgur.com/PzQsWrO.jpg[/img][/url] Is that bag bottomless? Yes, yes it is. Also very very heavy when full... [b]#7 - Comfy shoes - 10 points[/b] 18th May [url=https://imgur.com/GQlY9B0][img]http://i.imgur.com/GQlY9B0.jpg[/img][/url] You said comfy, not clean *hides* [b]#8 - Extra socks - 10 points[/b] 18th May [url=https://imgur.com/TE801x4][img]http://i.imgur.com/TE801x4.jpg[/img][/url] Put a few items together here too (those socks are actually a gift for a friend but I have every intention of buying myself a pair at some point because they're *-*) [b]#9 - Bandana or scarf - 10 points[/b] 18th May [url=https://imgur.com/TE801x4][img]http://i.imgur.com/TE801x4.jpg[/img][/url] Khaki leaves, knit it myself, it's one of my favourites *-* [b]#10 - Rain gear - 10 points[/b] 18th May [url=https://imgur.com/PzQsWrO][img]http://i.imgur.com/PzQsWrO.jpg[/img][/url] Zebra Umbrella! Zebr-ella?? [b]#11 - Insect repellant - 10 points[/b] 18th May [i]Netting would also be acceptable.[/i] [url=https://imgur.com/RaJh46L][img]http://i.imgur.com/RaJh46L.jpg[/img][/url] How about beekeeping gear :D :D :D [b]#12 - Sunscreen - 10 points[/b] 18th May [i]A portable shade would also work.[/i] [url=https://imgur.com/zT5ta4Y][img]http://i.imgur.com/zT5ta4Y.jpg[/img][/url] [b]#13 - First aid - 10 points[/b] 18th May [url=https://imgur.com/PzQsWrO][img]http://i.imgur.com/PzQsWrO.jpg[/img][/url] Have a couple bandaids (I need to fix that...) [b]#14 - Matches - 10 points[/b] 18th May [url=https://imgur.com/e6JEj3t][img]http://i.imgur.com/e6JEj3t.jpg[/img][/url] [b]#15 - A tool for digging - 10 points[/b] 18th May & [b]#16 - Knife - 10 points[/b] 18th May [url=https://imgur.com/8cBvaYt][img]http://i.imgur.com/8cBvaYt.jpg[/img][/url] Two in one [b]#17 - Rope - 10 points[/b] 18th May [url=https://imgur.com/XKRNe25][img]http://i.imgur.com/XKRNe25.jpg[/img][/url] Smol rope! [b]#18 - Bed roll - 10 points[/b] 18th May [i]Some sort of portable bedding.[/i] [url=https://imgur.com/W3fIBp4][img]http://i.imgur.com/W3fIBp4.jpg[/img][/url] Green Yoga Mat and Succulent Pillow! [b]#19 - Portable light or lantern - 10 points[/b] 18th May [url=https://imgur.com/PzQsWrO][img]http://i.imgur.com/PzQsWrO.jpg[/img][/url] The blue and pink thingy under the plasters! (I have a ladybug one but it's... hibernating) [b]#20 - Water container - 10 points[/b] 18th May [i]Stay hydrated![/i] [url=https://imgur.com/IDR2SYp][img]http://i.imgur.com/IDR2SYp.jpg[/img][/url] Why have one when you can have three... [b]#21 - Snacks - 10 points[/b] 18th May [i]Make sure they are things that are easy to take along.[/i] [url=https://imgur.com/bS2tznV][img]http://i.imgur.com/bS2tznV.jpg[/img][/url] Biscuits!! [b]#22 - A cool hat - 10 points[/b] 18th May [i]The mark of every true adventurer![/i] [url=https://imgur.com/TE801x4][img]http://i.imgur.com/TE801x4.jpg[/img][/url] Knit it myself! Is it bonsais? Broccolis? Nobody knows, but it's comfy! [b]EXPLORE THE REGION[/b] A true explorer is likely to encounter all sorts of terrain. Find something to represent each of the following. [b]#23 - Desert (sand) - 10 points[/b] 18th May [url=https://imgur.com/9Sl15QA][img]http://i.imgur.com/9Sl15QA.jpg[/img][/url] Not the clearest picture... [b]#24 - Jungle (leaves) - 10 points[/b] 18th May [url=https://imgur.com/9iHezNJ][img]http://i.imgur.com/9iHezNJ.jpg[/img][/url] [b]#25 - Savannah (grass or scrub) - 10 points[/b] 18th May [url=https://imgur.com/Gqy5xOd][img]http://i.imgur.com/Gqy5xOd.jpg[/img][/url] [b]#26 - Tundra (ice) - 10 points[/b] 18th May [url=https://imgur.com/ysRmy9w][img]http://i.imgur.com/ysRmy9w.jpg[/img][/url] Yeah, my freezer might need some help... [b]#27 - Wetlands (any outdoor body of water) - 10 points[/b] 18th May [url=https://imgur.com/DHcJROb][img]http://i.imgur.com/DHcJROb.jpg[/img][/url] I found loads of containers with rainwater but this one was the murkiest... [b]#28 - Mountains (rock) - 10 points[/b] 18th May [url=https://imgur.com/Fsyxxkx][img]http://i.imgur.com/Fsyxxkx.jpg[/img][/url] I strongly suspect those rocks to be ones I collected on the beach and left where my dad could re-use them... [b]#29 - Forest (tree or branch) - 10 points[/b] 18th May [url=https://imgur.com/MRUwW1M][img]http://i.imgur.com/MRUwW1M.jpg[/img][/url] I honestly thought the branch would stand out better >.< [b]#30 - Wastes (dirt) - 10 points[/b] 18th May [url=https://imgur.com/NW5OACU][img]http://i.imgur.com/NW5OACU.jpg[/img][/url] [b]#31 - Meadows (a flower) - 10 points[/b] 18th May [url=https://imgur.com/I7n8LYU][img]http://i.imgur.com/I7n8LYU.jpg[/img][/url] Bonus extra flowers (apple tree!) [b]ENCOUNTERS[/b] There's nothing quite like the great outdoors (until it starts fighting back). Get out there and see what you can discover of Nature's beauty! [b]#32 - Bird - 10 points[/b] 18th May [url=https://imgur.com/lNNNcLt][img]http://i.imgur.com/lNNNcLt.jpg[/img][/url] [url=https://imgur.com/AHT9UIV][img]http://i.imgur.com/AHT9UIV.jpg[/img][/url] Blue tit! Did as you said, took a picture once the bird was gone because it was closer than the camera/me. [b]#33 - Bug - 10 points[/b] 18th May [url=https://imgur.com/j8u6pW2][img]http://i.imgur.com/j8u6pW2.jpg[/img][/url] I wanted to take pictures of bees, but when I grabbed the cardboard to make the nametag there was this on it... [b]#34 - Footprints or tracks - 10 points[/b] 28 May AND [b]#35 - Mammal - 10 points[/b] 28 May [url=https://imgur.com/bXY2mmz][img]http://i.imgur.com/bXY2mmz.jpg[/img][/url] So I had to resort to drawing for those (the only time I encountered mammals during the two weeks was either humans, or other people's mammals with no ID (mine, that is). I used a reference for the cat because I'm really not that good but it didn't turn out too badly? that's a bottle of ink in the top right corner in case that's not clear ;) [b]#36 - Sunrise or sunset - 10 points[/b] 28 May [url=https://imgur.com/NTfo403][img]http://i.imgur.com/NTfo403.jpg[/img][/url] If this isn't the worst image you get for this quest it's probably close second (sorry :s) Taken a couple days ago at a weird angle through a skylight... [b]#37 - Seeds - 10 points[/b] 18th May [url=https://imgur.com/gFA0ef4][img]http://i.imgur.com/gFA0ef4.jpg[/img][/url] Extra snack! [b]#38 - Brick or stone structure - 10 points[/b] 18th May [url=https://imgur.com/mBsyi3R][img]http://i.imgur.com/mBsyi3R.jpg[/img][/url] [b]RELICS[/b] One of the most exciting parts of an adventure is all the artifacts you can collect. Find your own "treasure" (something of value to you) for each of the following. [b]#39 - Black - 10 points[/b] 18th May [url=https://imgur.com/VtLElCu][img]http://i.imgur.com/VtLElCu.jpg[/img][/url] Corny/blurry camera pictures (it was that or my phone...) [b]#40 - White - 10 points[/b] 18th May [url=https://imgur.com/DuHoUNC][img]http://i.imgur.com/DuHoUNC.jpg[/img][/url] Snowflake coaster for an icicle! [b]#41 - Brown - 10 points[/b] 18th May [url=https://imgur.com/TkOCg7e][img]http://i.imgur.com/TkOCg7e.jpg[/img][/url] My favourite sticky notes! Well, technically they don't stick but they're Really Neat! And endless! [b]#42 - Red - 10 points[/b] 18th May [url=https://imgur.com/ahe8JCH][img]http://i.imgur.com/ahe8JCH.jpg[/img][/url] My laptop [b]#43 - Orange - 10 points[/b] 18th May [url=https://imgur.com/TkOCg7e][img]http://i.imgur.com/TkOCg7e.jpg[/img][/url] The case for my glasses. I don't need them all the time but I should wear them more... [b]#44 - Yellow - 10 points[/b] 18th May [url=https://imgur.com/Y715FFX][img]http://i.imgur.com/Y715FFX.jpg[/img][/url] My favourite mug + tea (let's face it, it's not green, this one was a camomille herbal!) [b]#45 - Green - 10 points[/b] 18th May [url=https://imgur.com/def4XPQ][img]http://i.imgur.com/def4XPQ.jpg[/img][/url] Knitting supplies with dragon scales (unfinished...) bag, my favourite crochet stitch! [b]#46 - Blue - 10 points[/b] 18th May [url=https://imgur.com/dqJhrVk][img]http://i.imgur.com/dqJhrVk.jpg[/img][/url] Plastic ocarina, the sound is actually fairly good and it's easy to play! [b]#47 - Purple - 10 points[/b] 18th May [url=https://imgur.com/gMaEfyI][img]http://i.imgur.com/gMaEfyI.jpg[/img][/url] Mp3 player, nature sounds and lot more *-* [b]KEEP YOUR ENERGY UP![/b] [b]#48 - Outdoor food - 25 points[/b] 28 May [i](no photo needed) Make sure you supply yourself with some good nutrients. Share a recipe for something that can be prepared in the great outdoors.[/i] This question reminded me of a field trip we did with my junior high school science club. (We didn't go very far, there were few of us, but it warranted a lunch break for some reason?) My recollections are vague, but it went something like half a baguette (if you hadn't guessed where I'm from yet...) a can of something fish-y (terribly difficult to open so it wouldn't open by mistake, but also difficult to open on purpose especially if you're in your early teens and have the strength of a dead fish), a thin plastic butter knife (not kidding...) to put the aforementioned fishy substance onto the bread. (It was easier to break the knife than the bread...) I'm pretty sure there were other things as we didn't starve, but basically this is something I'd advise *against* (or in favor of preparing in advance!) I do remember a kindergarten camping trip (don't ask, I know I didn't) that featured bananas and dark chocolate, somehow handed back to our tiny little hands warm (the former coated in the latter) wrapped in tinfoil, which sounds ideal and delicious but I never encountered the technique again. Since I'm not sure that counts, let me share my own personal favourite sandwich that will make everyone question my food choices: mustard and raspberry jam (in toast). French mustard, of course, not too harsh, it's worth a try! Doesn't keep *that* long but it beats having to trek with a jar of mustard that's likely to break (or worse, once of those little tubs of the thing that'd just implode). [b]DOCUMENTATION[/b] You did bring a journal, didn't you? Keep track of your findings for posterity. [b]#49 - Cartography - 40 points[/b] 28 May Be a cartographer and test your map-making skills. Create a map of your lair or the territory you explored (real or imagined). [url=https://imgur.com/3YtgifG][img]http://i.imgur.com/3YtgifG.jpg[/img][/url] Featuring from left to right: The source of all power, the pond, the yarn hoard, the notes, the resting place, the great wall, the trees and blooms, the grass, and the hives. Which is basically everything I can (and some things I obviously can't) draw... It was fun though!!! [b]#50 - Epic tale - 40 points[/b] 29 may [i](no photo needed) Like a true historian, write a story about your adventure (real or imagined).[/i] [columns][url=https://www1.flightrising.com/dragon/13253095][img]https://www1.flightrising.com/rendern/avatars/132531/13253095.png[/img][/url] [center][emoji=ice rune size=1][/center] [url=https://www1.flightrising.com/dragon/13253094][img]https://www1.flightrising.com/rendern/avatars/132531/13253094.png[/img][/url][nextcol]"Sencha's Scavenger Hunt Journey" The title sprawled across the page... a fourth of a vaguely rectangular square of parchment folded twice on itself. Inside was a poorly drawn and rather inaccurate map, but given that finding things (be it first, or again) was not her prerogative Sencha hadn't really judged necessary to try and map out the detail in her scrawlings. The paw to brush ratio was also a bit uncomfortable, and large stains of something that was either dark murkish ink or just plain mud were covering most of the journey. Well, 'journey'. "Home is where the heart is. And the music. And the bees. I think that's the idea. The most important thing to retain from this epic trip is that bees can be allergic to pollen, and in an unmasked effort to limit her perigrinations to the garden she also created an, unmapped, hoard of, carefully disposed of, tissues. There were bee sightings, and birds were heard but rarely seen, trees were seen but rarely heard, questionable containers of rainwater housed lifeforms I'd rather not investigate further, and in order to know whether the grass is, indeed, greener on the other side of the fence, you'd need to see through the fence. Or indeed even see the fence. It's somewhat reassuring to know that the immediate outside is about as much of a mess as our lair though, and I have yet to donate my winter fur coat to the yarn hoarding efforts. Not that there's much of a need for more, then again I'm not the one who gets cold in the winter. Nor am I the one who chose to settle in the Ice territories. That's just where home is. And Earlgrey's Special Brew, which I cannot recommend enough, but will opt not to sample for myself. 6 years is long enough to know when someone is playing a trick on you, and his original fae nature is peaking out ever since we gifted him that tea tray. I'm not sure whose idea that was. Oh, wait... There's a significant lapse in judgement in not including the tea hoard, but maybe that's best kept secret. It doesn't buzz, but it does go well with honey. We're safely inside again now, I hope the sneezing will stop soon, but I suspect I might be part of the problem rather than the solution..."[/columns]

@Juxta13 post updated 12:07pm FRT, 5/16/2021 !

(Working on this post :D thanks! also my 1000th post yeeee) [center]START YOUR JOURNEY![/center] #1 - Introduce yourself! - 5 points Henlo I'm Levantera :) Been here for a few years, since late 2017! Since day 1 I have been in the Wind flight. I enjoy drawing, dressing up my dragons, as well as coliseum farming~ ----- #2 - Create your nametag - 5 points [img]https://imgur.com/KtAiqR5.png[/img] ----- #3 - Assemble your party! - 5 points @katsuji ? Noticed you were on the pinglist, if you would like to? :D ----- #4 - Designated Explorer - 5 points [url=https://www1.flightrising.com/dragon/50083247][img]https://www1.flightrising.com/rendern/350/500833/50083247_350.png[/img][/url] ----- #5 - Look the Part - 5 points (no photo needed) Head over to the Dressing Room and put together the perfect attire for your journey. Share it here! [outfit=1180617] Wandering Warrior [center]GATHER YOUR EQUIPMENT[/center] It's important to be prepared for any condition. Make sure you have the following. #6 - Backpack - 10 points #7 - Comfy shoes - 10 points #8 - Extra socks - 10 points #10 - Rain gear - 10 points [img]https://imgur.com/dv5KMbr.png[/img] #9 - Bandana or scarf - 10 points [img]https://imgur.com/I42t6PX.png[/img] #11 - Insect repellant - 10 points We don't have too many insects around, but tea tree oil works for me for the most part. [img]https://imgur.com/mtP4mtr.png[/img] #12 - Sunscreen - 10 points [img]https://imgur.com/UuRAXvH.png[/img] #13 - First aid - 10 points [img]https://imgur.com/RbKrtfs.png[/img] #14 - Matches - 10 points Old, but still light. [img]https://imgur.com/RnXoB78.png[/img] #15 - A tool for digging - 10 points My grandfather's! Brings back memories. ft. my bean seedlings [img]https://imgur.com/PCItnWJ.png[/img] #16 - Knife - 10 points [img]https://imgur.com/tjs0S5J.png[/img] #17 - Rope - 10 points Does my honors cord count lol [img]https://imgur.com/mc0kKYA.png[/img] #18 - Bed roll - 10 points Some sort of portable bedding. [img]https://imgur.com/7EOkinc.png[/img] #19 - Portable light or lantern - 10 points My phone has a flashlight built in. [img]https://imgur.com/JyDbGo7.png[/img] #20 - Water container - 10 points Stay hydrated! [img]https://imgur.com/webLePp.png[/img] #21 - Snacks - 10 points Make sure they are things that are easy to take along. i ate it all... [img]https://imgur.com/vwVyva7.png[/img] #22 - A cool hat - 10 points The mark of every true adventurer! [img]https://imgur.com/NVl2IP1.png[/img] EXPLORE THE REGION A true explorer is likely to encounter all sorts of terrain. Find something to represent each of the following. #23 - Desert (sand) - 10 points A sandbag... close as i could get [img]https://imgur.com/SEhcRkC.png[/img] #25 - Savannah (grass or scrub) - 10 points [img]https://imgur.com/CIX1jbD.png[/img] #26 - Tundra (ice) - 10 points I tried xD [img]https://imgur.com/4stbnEt.png[/img] #27 - Wetlands (any outdoor body of water) - 10 points see sunset pic #28 - Mountains (rock) - 10 points [img]https://imgur.com/xyIHg69.png[/img] #24 - Jungle (leaves) - 10 points #29 - Forest (tree or branch) - 10 points [img]https://imgur.com/QjvCkMU.png[/img] #30 - Wastes (dirt) - 10 points An interesting duality of plain dirt and green bushes, I thought. [img]https://imgur.com/7PyTOkD.png[/img] #31 - Meadows (a flower) - 10 points [img]https://imgur.com/WPWGDg8.png[/img] ENCOUNTERS There's nothing quite like the great outdoors (until it starts fighting back). Get out there and see what you can discover of Nature's beauty! #32 - Bird - 10 points b0rb! Difficult to see but its in the top right corner, I barely got it. [img]https://imgur.com/9nrm7LX.png[/img] #33 - Bug - 10 points Found my favorite bug :) [img]https://imgur.com/bGr6Gme.png[/img] #34 - Footprints or tracks - 10 points I couldn't find any, but I tried looking. #35 - Mammal - 10 points [img]https://imgur.com/3o8F64V.png[/img] #36 - Sunrise or sunset - 10 points Sunset, its foggy but the bay is in the distance [img]https://imgur.com/smYO5cl.png[/img] #37 - Seeds - 10 points The beans I am growing. (but what does beany flavor mean??) [img]https://imgur.com/Ab4pVCL.png[/img] #38 - Brick or stone structure - 10 points [img]https://imgur.com/YrTWeVn.png[/img] RELICS One of the most exciting parts of an adventure is all the artifacts you can collect. Find your own "treasure" (something of value to you) for each of the following. #39 - Black - 10 points [img]https://imgur.com/GPUTOGF.png[/img] #40 - White - 10 points cool rock i found [img]https://imgur.com/lCw4lZe.png[/img] #41 - Brown - 10 points [img]https://imgur.com/zcEPA7i.png[/img] #42 - Red - 10 points [img]https://imgur.com/wtf79z8.png[/img] #43 - Orange - 10 points Orange leaf, but looks yellow cuz my card is so bright XD [img]https://imgur.com/SRHQmzt.png[/img] #44 - Yellow - 10 points Dunno what it is, but neat... [img]https://imgur.com/AFXyphD.png[/img] #45 - Green - 10 points [img]https://imgur.com/zjL3BkB.png[/img] #46 - Blue - 10 points blue... plastic thing. It makes a funny crinkly noise. [img]https://imgur.com/sp9IVpq.png[/img] #47 - Purple - 10 points Pretty flower fell off. [img]https://imgur.com/wY1fL9y.png[/img] KEEP YOUR ENERGY UP! [s]#48 - Outdoor food - 25 points[/s] (no photo needed) Make sure you supply yourself with some good nutrients. Share a recipe for something that can be prepared in the great outdoors. Got it! DOCUMENTATION You did bring a journal, didn't you? Keep track of your findings for posterity. #49 - Cartography - 40 points (no photo needed) Be a cartographer and test your map-making skills. Create a map of your lair or the territory you explored (real or imagined). [img]https://i.imgur.com/KdSJTQr.png[/img]sorry it doesnt have color! I tried xD #50 - Epic tale - 40 points [url=https://www1.flightrising.com/dragon/50083247][img]https://www1.flightrising.com/rendern/350/500833/50083247_350.png[/img][/url] Day 1: Mapping the Sky Corridor I have been looking forward to formally documenting and mapping out my home territory, the floating islands known as the Sky Corridor. Just for the record, my name is Verdra, daughter of Tobei the Combat Master. My father, who knew the great founders of the tower – the progenitors Gaia and Shu – says that he knows this land like he knows his own whiskers. However, since Gaia’s mastery over the land was unstable and used to shift often back then, all the maps we have are inaccurate. Today, I traveled to the peaceful forests behind the Tower. Unsurprisingly there are a lot of trees, but I managed to note where the most prominent trees are. There are actually three huge trees, and one is in the shape of a bird’s head if you look at it from the Tower. Day 2 I had no idea about this secret lake and cave by the forest, but apparently this is where Eclipse goes when she “disappears.” I’ll mark the lake on the map, but her cave… I’ll keep it a secret. I saw quite a few ladybugs hanging out here too. Maybe this would be a nice place to build a cabin? Day 3 It is super windy today! The birds that usually fly around the Tower aren’t here. However, tons of flower petals showered my campsite. It really was beautiful, but now I’ve got allergies. I mapped out the gardens today, where Honor tends to his herbs. Gaia has managed to keep this little island afloat, which he says he is thankful for; most of the main island is too rocky to create garden plots effectively. Day 4 Finally, I made it to the plains in front of the Tower this morning. This is where the hatchlings learn to fly! Because of the heavy winds recently, their parents must have kept them indoors. I glimpsed Diem resting on a nearby cliff in the morning sun. Perhaps tomorrow I will explore the hilly ridges. Day 5 I made it to the cliffs today! There is a river that flows off of the island. I wonder where its source is. I spent a good while relaxing here! For now, I should start to head back. Everyone is probably wondering where I am!

[b]START YOUR JOURNEY![/b] #1 - Introduce yourself! - 5 points [emoji=eliminate size=1] (no photo needed) Tell us about yourself! How long have you been here? Just over two years ^-^ What flight are you in? Nature (the best) What do you like most about the site? The wide variety of colours and genes? Idek man there's a lot that's good.... oh familiars! Yeah they're probably the best Anything you like! I'm very tempted to do this whole challenge in my basement #2 - Create your nametag - 5 points If you're going on an adventure, it helps to have some ID... just in case. [img]https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/845044463600402473/845044587126456350/20210520_130646.jpg[/img] [img]https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/845044463600402473/848240528193880104/20210529_104402.jpg[/img] #3 - Assemble your party! - 5 points[emoji=eliminate size=1] (no photo needed) Never go alone. It's much more fun (and safer) to go exploring with a group. Ping a friend or two that might like to join you! @nevander @lemonjuiice @bluefell come hunt! (If yall can't think of someone else to ping, just ping me back) @sp580s to make this easier to find hopefully #4 - Designated Explorer - 5 points[emoji=eliminate size=1] Who will be representing your lair? (no photo needed) Show off your most adventurous dragon. Oh gosh I'm not sure who my [i]most[/i] adventurous is, so you get three! She's a traveling dragon [url=https://www1.flightrising.com/dragon/62571098][img]https://www1.flightrising.com/rendern/350/625711/62571098_350.png[/img][/url] He loves to go for long distance flights[url=https://www1.flightrising.com/dragon/48687023][img]https://www1.flightrising.com/rendern/350/486871/48687023_350.png[/img][/url] And she sought adventuring as an escape from a stifling home [url=https://www1.flightrising.com/dragon/67740769][img]https://www1.flightrising.com/rendern/350/677408/67740769_350.png[/img][/url] #5 - Look the Part - 5 points[emoji=eliminate size=1] (no photo needed) Head over to the Dressing Room and put together the perfect attire for your journey. Share it here! [outfit=1577236] [b]GATHER YOUR EQUIPMENT[/b] It's important to be prepared for any condition. Make sure you have the following. [img]https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/845044463600402473/845044585411248198/Untitled385_20210520150407.png[/img] #6 - Backpack - 10 points Some form of bag or pack to carry all of your supplies. Reusable shopping bag #7 - Comfy shoes - 10 points #8 - Extra socks - 10 points #9 - Bandana or [b]scarf[/b] - 10 points #10 - Rain gear - 10 points A poncho that can be stored in a little pouch #11 - Insect repellant - 10 points Netting would also be acceptable. #12 - Sunscreen - 10 points A portable shade would also work. #13 - First aid - 10 points [img]https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/845044463600402473/845044586108026920/20210520_131225.jpg[/img] #14 - Matches - 10 points None around, have a lighter! #15 - A tool for digging - 10 points #16 - Knife - 10 points #17 - Rope - 10 points Smallest rope ever #18 - Bed roll - 10 points Some sort of portable bedding. It's a yoga mat but I've used it as a camping mattress before (better than nothing!.... barely) #19 - Portable light or lantern - 10 points Tiny flashlight #20 - Water container - 10 points Stay hydrated! #21 - Snacks - 10 points Make sure they are things that are easy to take along. We have a comical diversity of granola bars #22 - A cool hat - 10 points The mark of every true adventurer! [b]EXPLORE THE REGION[/b] A true explorer is likely to encounter all sorts of terrain. Find something to represent each of the following. #23 - Desert (sand) - 10 points [img]https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/845044463600402473/848394407911751680/20210529_205449.jpg[/img] #24 - Jungle (leaves) - 10 points [img]https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/845044463600402473/848240528582639686/20210529_104307.jpg[/img] #25 - Savannah (grass or scrub) - 10 points [img]https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/845044463600402473/848394408302739466/20210529_205510.jpg[/img] #26 - Tundra (ice) - 10 points [img]https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/845044463600402473/848039913659039784/20210520_214826.jpg[/img] #27 - Wetlands (any outdoor body of water) - 10 points [img]https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/845044463600402473/848394407308558396/20210529_205421.jpg[/img] #28 - Mountains (rock) - 10 points [img]https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/845044463600402473/848240529736335390/20210529_104143.jpg[/img] #29 - Forest (tree or branch) - 10 points [Img]https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/845044463600402473/848240529044144148/20210529_104248.jpg[/img] #30 - Wastes (dirt) - 10 points [img]https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/845044463600402473/848240529434607686/20210529_104230.jpg[/img] #31 - Meadows (a flower) - 10 points [Img]https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/845044463600402473/848241290847977512/20210529_104114.jpg[/Img] [b]ENCOUNTERS[/b] There's nothing quite like the great outdoors (until it starts fighting back). Get out there and see what you can discover of Nature's beauty! #32 - Bird - 10 points [img]https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/845044463600402473/848240551563755570/20210529_104059.jpg[/img] @juxta13 is this acceptable? Same for mammal. The story at the end ties into these ^-^ #33 - Bug - 10 points [img]https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/845044463600402473/848265741404733460/20210529_122503.jpg[/img] #34 - Footprints or tracks - 10 points [img]https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/845044463600402473/848394408700936203/20210529_205525.jpg[/img] #35 - Mammal - 10 points [img]https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/845044463600402473/848240551563755570/20210529_104059.jpg[/img] #36 - Sunrise or sunset - 10 points [img]https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/845044463600402473/848396555237326932/20210529_210441.jpg[/img] #37 - Seeds - 10 points [img]https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/845044463600402473/848240550858457088/20210529_104005.jpg[/img] #38 - Brick or stone structure - 10 points [img]https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/845044463600402473/848240529044144148/20210529_104248.jpg[/img] [b]RELICS[/b] One of the most exciting parts of an adventure is all the artifacts you can collect. Find your own "treasure" (something of value to you) for each of the following. #39 - Black - 10 points [img]https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/845044463600402473/848332495660253235/20210529_164957.jpg[/img] #40 - White - 10 points [img]https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/845044463600402473/848332494742749224/20210529_164811.jpg[/img] My beloved blanket #41 - Brown - 10 points [img]https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/845044463600402473/848336917484797982/20210529_170739.jpg[/img] My eevee tin!! (Or the eevee on it) #42 - Red - 10 points [img]https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/845044463600402473/848332494742749224/20210529_164811.jpg[/img] My beloved blanket #43 - Orange - 10 points [img]https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/845044463600402473/848336917484797982/20210529_170739.jpg[/img] My eevee tin (again) #44 - Yellow - 10 points [img]https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/845044463600402473/848336917761228810/20210529_170711.jpg[/img] #45 - Green - 10 points [img]https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/845044463600402473/848240551212220476/20210529_104043.jpg[/img] (string of lights) #46 - Blue - 10 points [img]https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/845044463600402473/848332495043952690/20210529_164826.jpg[/img] My electric hot pad! #47 - Purple - 10 points [img]https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/845044463600402473/848332495397191680/20210529_164932.jpg[/img] [b] KEEP YOUR ENERGY UP![/b] #48 - Outdoor food - 25 points [img]https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/845044463600402473/848359232117014538/20210529_183625.jpg[/img] [Center][size=4]Bush Pies[/SIZE][/center] [LIST] [*]Bread [*]Butter [*]Meat filling (prepare beforehand) [List] [*]Precooked meat (hamburger, ham, or sausage work well) [*]Tomato sauce [*]Cheese [*]Favourite seasoning (we used taco seasoning this time!) [/list] [*]OR [*]Canned fruit (goes well with marshmallow!) [/LIST] [LIST=1] [*]Butter two slices of bread per pie and place it in the bush pie maker [*]Add filling, about 3Tbs per pie [*]Close the maker and stick it into the fire [*]Flip it after 1-2 mins (feel free to open and check it) [*]Cook for another minute or so [*]Enjoy! [/LIST] [b]DOCUMENTATION[/b] You did bring a journal, didn't you? Keep track of your findings for posterity. #49 - Cartography - 40 points Be a cartographer and test your map-making skills. Create [b]a map of your lair[/b] or the territory you explored (real or imagined). [img]https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/845044463600402473/848408864457752622/20210529_215307.jpg[/img] #50 - Epic tale - 40 points (no photo needed) Like a true historian, write a story about your adventure (real or imagined). [center][size=4]Statues of the Cockatrice[/size][/center] The tale of how we got the picture of that statue of the little mammal and the chick is a harrowing one. [I] Amantia was the first to spot them. In a stony clearing there was a group of some sort of creatures standing around. She streaked down to get a closer look. The figures were much smaller than most dragons, and there were some tiny ones a fraction the size of a fey! Slithering with interest all around, she couldn't make heads nor tails of it. Who would leave such intricate masterpieces just standing in the middle of wilderness? The other's first inkling was the shriek. Caldwell and Nacre's heads shot up from the ants they had been trying to get a good shot of. The coatl tilted his head one way and then the other, "You should check that out probably. I'll stay here and try to have these darned insects appear." The behemoth nodded and took to the air. With powerful strokes she flew like the wind to her distressed comrade. The spiral was laying with her eyes screwd shut. Nacre nudged the much smaller dragon with her snout, "Amantia? Whats wrong?" "Nacre..?" Slowly she opened one eye, "Is it gone?" "Is what gone, honey?" "The... th-" A loud cry cut her off. It sounded almost like a rooster, but with a fearsome quality that belonged to no fowl. Amantia squealed and dove behind the imperial, "Don't look at its face! You'll end up like the other statues!" Nacre rolled her eyes, "Come on its just a little beast...clan," her words dropped off as her eyes ran up the creatures body. Even she was a little intimidated by this whopper! Immediately her gaze dropped and her lips curled back with a snarl. Some chicken wasn't going to get her, let alone Amantia. She lashed out with claws and teeth, blindly snapping and swatting. When a blow connected she went for it again, but her efforts met only air. That thing was fast! "Time for a tactful retreat honey," she hissed. "Hold on!" The second she felt tiny claws latch on, she leapt into the air. Looking to the sky, she fled with her trembling passenger. "Those things can't fly, can they?" Laughter rumbled in her throat. They met Caldwell in the air. By now Amantia was able to fly on her own. She looped around the pair of larger dragons as they spoke. "Can you tell us what happened?" Caldwell pressed. She gave him a side eye, "Well I saw something in this clearing- they were statues. Some strange creatures who walked upright but looked like no beastclan I know. And then there were normal looking chickens. They seemed to he collecting eggs- the strange ones, not the birds. I started taking pictures for our scavenger hunt. The upright ones looked like mammals, and of course there were birds... Then something pecked at me from behind. I'm lucky I wasn't at eye level when I turned around.." She whimpered, "Then there was this enormous cockatrice! At least as big as you, Caldwell." He frowned. The imperial took uo the story from there, filling in what happened after she found Amantia cowering with eyed closed. "She wasn't exaggerating the size at all!" "Sure, sure," he mumbled. He remembered flying over stony clearings. Maybe he should check it out... "Don't you get thoughtful!" Amantia snapped. "We know what you're thinking, honey, and I don't want to rescue you too. Or bring back your statue for Boi," Nacre grumbled with a warning tone. "Ugh, where's your sense of adventure? Fine." "We've had enough of that sort of adventure," the two dragonesses said over one another. Then Amantia added, "Some things are better left unexplored." "Easy for you to say! You already went and had fun," he pouted. "I promise I'll leave the next fatal terror to you." "Good."

@Levantera, thank you for the ping! Haha, yeah. I had a lot of fun last year with the event despite conditions, so I wanted to participate this year as well. Hope you have fun with this event and good luck getting all the challenges!

#3 - Assemble your party! - 5 points
(no photo needed) Never go alone. It's much more fun (and safer) to go exploring with a group. Ping a friend or two that might like to join you!


@UnbridledPassion - You're in my friends list and a Nature clan, so I thought you might enjoy this. Sorry for the ping if not!

@Juxta13 - do you want the images in the thread or are imgur links enough? (I don't want to spam the thread/make my post huge). If they're required to be in the post, what size should they be? Thanks!

START YOUR JOURNEY! [s]#1 - Introduce yourself! - 5 points (no photo needed) Tell us about yourself! How long have you been here? What flight are you in? What do you like most about the site? Anything you like![/s] [LIST] [*]Hi I'm (MotherOf)Beardies, I've been here for almost 7 years (!). I'm currently in Shadow but I'm moving around for a project, I actually chose Nature when I first started! I like the community and the forums a lot. [/LIST] [s]#2 - Create your nametag - 5 points If you're going on an adventure, it helps to have some ID... just in case. It should include your user name, user ID, and the year. But, feel free to include any other personalization you like. Show it off! (If you lose it or something happens to it while you're out adventuring, just stop back here to make a new one!)[/s] [LIST] [*]8s are hard [/LIST] [center][img]https://imgur.com/zlxKIBa.png[/img][/center] [s]#3 - Assemble your party! - 5 points (no photo needed) Never go alone. It's much more fun (and safer) to go exploring with a group. Ping a friend or two that might like to join you![/s] [LIST] [*]done in another post, don't want to spam them with this big one [/LIST] [s]#4 - Designated Explorer - 5 points Who will be representing your lair? (no photo needed) Show off your most adventurous dragon. [/s] [LIST] [*]Random progen Fleur was born to explore nature, and blends right in with the flora! [/LIST] [center][url=https://www1.flightrising.com/dragon/3893324][img]https://www1.flightrising.com/rendern/350/38934/3893324_350.png[/img][/url][/center] [s]#5 - Look the Part - 5 points (no photo needed) Head over to the Dressing Room and put together the perfect attire for your journey. Share it here![/s] [LIST] [*]Sometimes you gotta try to blend in more than pink wings allow. Optional Invisibility Cloak for better blending [/LIST] [img]https://www1.flightrising.com/dgen/dressing-room/dragon?did=3893324&skin=0&apparel=5157,949,950,948,946,945,951,13810,13794,13850,13858,13834,13818&xt=dressing.png[/img][outfit=1577162] edit: added images, splitting up the post into a few so they aren't huge! I'm shrinking the images but if they aren't clear I can link to a larger size

@Juxta13 Hi! You'll find my main post here, I completed #1, 3, 4, and 5 today (bolding as I go to help keep track!) Thanks for running this, it's brilliant <3

START YOUR JOURNEY! #1 - Introduce yourself! - 5 points [emoji=gold star size=1] (no photo needed) Tell us about yourself! How long have you been here? What flight are you in? What do you like most about the site? Anything you like! [LIST] [*]Hi hi I'm Soleil! I've been on the site for a couple of days, I'm in nature flight and I'm really enjoying everything about the site so far! [/LIST] #2 - Create your nametag - 5 points [emoji=gold star size=1] If you're going on an adventure, it helps to have some ID... just in case. It should include your user name, user ID, and the year. But, feel free to include any other personalization you like. Show it off! (If you lose it or something happens to it while you're out adventuring, just stop back here to make a new one!) [img]https://media.discordapp.net/attachments/524724442644086794/843606875081408572/PXL_20210516_215213612.jpg[/img] #3 - Assemble your party! - 5 points [emoji=gold star size=1] (no photo needed) Never go alone. It's much more fun (and safer) to go exploring with a group. Ping a friend or two that might like to join you! Gonna ping @SkyressKnight #4 - Designated Explorer - 5 points [emoji=gold star size=1] Who will be representing your lair? (no photo needed) Show off your most adventurous dragon. [url=https://www1.flightrising.com/dragon/69214770][img]https://www1.flightrising.com/rendern/350/692148/69214770_350.png[/img][/url] #5 - Look the Part - 5 points [emoji=gold star size=1] (no photo needed) Head over to the Dressing Room and put together the perfect attire for your journey. Share it here! [outfit=1577281] GATHER YOUR EQUIPMENT It's important to be prepared for any condition. Make sure you have the following. #6 - Backpack - 10 points [emoji=gold star size=1] Some form of bag or pack to carry all of your supplies. #7 - Comfy shoes - 10 points [emoji=gold star size=1] #8 - Extra socks - 10 points [emoji=gold star size=1] #9 - Bandana or scarf - 10 points [emoji=gold star size=1] #10 - Rain gear - 10 points [emoji=gold star size=1] #11 - Insect repellant - 10 points [emoji=gold star size=1] Netting would also be acceptable. #12 - Sunscreen - 10 points [emoji=gold star size=1] A portable shade would also work. #13 - First aid - 10 points [emoji=gold star size=1] #14 - Matches - 10 points [emoji=gold star size=1] #15 - A tool for digging - 10 points [emoji=gold star size=1] #16 - Knife - 10 points [emoji=gold star size=1] #17 - Rope - 10 points [emoji=gold star size=1] #18 - Bed roll - 10 points [emoji=gold star size=1] Some sort of portable bedding. #19 - Portable light or lantern - 10 points [emoji=gold star size=1] #20 - Water container - 10 points [emoji=gold star size=1] Stay hydrated! #21 - Snacks - 10 points [emoji=gold star size=1] Make sure they are things that are easy to take along. #22 - A cool hat - 10 points [emoji=gold star size=1] The mark of every true adventurer! [img]https://media.discordapp.net/attachments/524724442644086794/843613033871704114/PXL_20210516_221641265.jpg[/img] EXPLORE THE REGION A true explorer is likely to encounter all sorts of terrain. Find something to represent each of the following. #23 - Desert (sand) - 10 points[emoji=gold star size=1] [img]https://media.discordapp.net/attachments/524724442644086794/843636797610262568/PXL_20210516_224446315.jpg[/img] #24 - Jungle (leaves) - 10 points[emoji=gold star size=1] [img]https://media.discordapp.net/attachments/524724442644086794/843636019827966002/PXL_20210516_222633103.jpg[/img] #25 - Savannah (grass or scrub) - 10 points[emoji=gold star size=1] [img]https://media.discordapp.net/attachments/524724442644086794/843636019295158272/PXL_20210516_222553914.jpg[/img] #26 - Tundra (ice) - 10 points [emoji=gold star size=1] [img]https://media.discordapp.net/attachments/524724442644086794/843640209160667186/PXL_20210517_000448733.jpg[/img] #27 - Wetlands (any outdoor body of water) - 10 points[emoji=gold star size=1] [img]https://media.discordapp.net/attachments/524724442644086794/843636021920530462/PXL_20210516_222758867.jpg[/img] #28 - Mountains (rock) - 10 points[emoji=gold star size=1] [img]https://media.discordapp.net/attachments/524724442644086794/843636020409925632/PXL_20210516_222644957.jpg[/img] #29 - Forest (tree or branch) - 10 points [emoji=gold star size=1] [img]https://media.discordapp.net/attachments/524724442644086794/843639582774788136/PXL_20210517_000209481.jpg[/img] #30 - Wastes (dirt) - 10 points[emoji=gold star size=1] [img]https://media.discordapp.net/attachments/524724442644086794/843636021340930058/PXL_20210516_222721730.jpg[/img] #31 - Meadows (a flower) - 10 points [emoji=gold star size=1] [img]https://media.discordapp.net/attachments/524724442644086794/843636023091265546/PXL_20210516_223250198.jpg[/img] ENCOUNTERS There's nothing quite like the great outdoors (until it starts fighting back). Get out there and see what you can discover of Nature's beauty! #32 - Bird - 10 points[emoji=gold star size=1] [img]https://media.discordapp.net/attachments/524724442644086794/843636023534944296/PXL_20210516_223725626.jpg[/img] #33 - Bug - 10 points [emoji=gold star size=1] [img]https://media.discordapp.net/attachments/524724442644086794/843643812660117524/PXL_20210516_2328156452.jpg[/img] #34 - Footprints or tracks - 10 points [emoji=gold star size=1] [img]https://media.discordapp.net/attachments/524724442644086794/843643268486791168/PXL_20210516_232342346.jpg[/img] #35 - Mammal - 10 points [emoji=gold star size=1] [img]https://media.discordapp.net/attachments/524724442644086794/843636798541660160/PXL_20210516_224720821.jpg[/img] #36 - Sunrise or sunset - 10 points [emoji=gold star size=1] [img]https://media.discordapp.net/attachments/524724442644086794/843639842465251358/PXL_20210517_000301490.jpg[/img] #37 - Seeds - 10 points [emoji=gold star size=1] [img]https://media.discordapp.net/attachments/524724442644086794/843636022592012348/PXL_20210516_222901676.jpg[/img] #38 - Brick or stone structure - 10 points [emoji=gold star size=1] [img]https://media.discordapp.net/attachments/524724442644086794/843636798998970408/PXL_20210516_225010014.jpg[/img] RELICS One of the most exciting parts of an adventure is all the artifacts you can collect. Find your own "treasure" (something of value to you) for each of the following. #39 - Black - 10 points [emoji=gold star size=1] #40 - White - 10 points [emoji=gold star size=1] #41 - Brown - 10 points [emoji=gold star size=1] #42 - Red - 10 points [emoji=gold star size=1] #43 - Orange - 10 points [emoji=gold star size=1] #44 - Yellow - 10 points [emoji=gold star size=1] #45 - Green - 10 points [emoji=gold star size=1] #46 - Blue - 10 points [emoji=gold star size=1] #47 - Purple - 10 points [emoji=gold star size=1] [img]https://media.discordapp.net/attachments/524724442644086794/843636798067310632/PXL_20210516_223933562.jpg[/img] KEEP YOUR ENERGY UP! #48 - Outdoor food - 25 points [emoji=gold star size=1] (no photo needed) Make sure you supply yourself with some good nutrients. Share a recipe for something that can be prepared in the great outdoors. [LIST] [*]My favourite recipe to cook outdoors is corn on the cob. Which you can learn to make [u][url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bRY8JksEQ60]here[/url][/u]! [/LIST] DOCUMENTATION You did bring a journal, didn't you? Keep track of your findings for posterity. #49 - Cartography - 40 points [emoji=gold star size=1] (no photo needed) Be a cartographer and test your map-making skills. Create a map of your lair or the territory you explored (real or imagined). [img]https://media.discordapp.net/attachments/524724442644086794/843649728205553714/PXL_20210517_004241201.jpg[/img] #50 - Epic tale - 40 points [emoji=gold star size=1] (no photo needed) Like a true historian, write a story about your adventure (real or imagined). Today I set foot outside of my nest in order to gather for the hoard. It was a trying adventure but I made sure to be prepared. It was hot outside there were small little flying bugs everywhere. Luckily I had my elixirs of sun protections and bug fending. I went around surveying the area as well as gathering samples to bring back for inspection. I saw lots of beautiful flowers and a little robin. After surveying the area surrounding the lair I returned for a rest. I then had some corn on the cob and then went out on another journey but this time accompanied by a member of my lair. While out surveying the land I came across many bugs that were too fast to capture. Luckily I caught one slow one in the group. After some more walking around I then returned to the lair to record my findings. Today was productive.