Quests & Challenges

[right][font=georgia][url= https://www1.flightrising.com/forums/qnc/3089198/1#post_49904371]> back to table of contents[/url][/font][/right] [rule] [center][font=georgia][size=5][b]1/11 - The Six of Them[/size] [item=Sakura Moss][/center][/font][img]https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/325419375882534912/673702709274345505/divider_center.png[/img] It’s not just about freedom. When they’d escaped, they didn’t just want freedom. Selfish of them, perhaps, considering their circumstances in that hellhole. But where Glitz was pessimistic and Kiyo was reluctant, the rest of them yearned for something more. Something nicer. They wanted comfort that wasn’t entangled with sacrifice. They were willing to work for it — for it was the only way — but they were not going to make themselves into martyrs and messiahs to fulfil a dangerous lie. [color=darkblue](Lost to time and scattered with age, stones of bitter glory marking rage.)[/color] It wasn’t easy to run away. Their ideologies had sunken deep into their minds, and even now, they had difficulty distancing themselves from that sort of mentality. But where one went, the rest of them followed — both a means of protection, and a habit ingrained into them by their caretakers from young — and where one would die, the rest would move hell and heaven to get them back. Perhaps their caretakers did not expect their attempt at making selfless sacrifices out of them would turn into undying loyalty. Or perhaps they did, but they just hadn’t expected it to apply to the rest of them too. [color=darkblue](In carpe diem will lilies lie, marked in exaltation with a guardian’s cry.)[/color] Still, it was foolhardy of them to expect them to sit by and watch their youngest be marched off to sacrifice. So, in one night, with a burst of flames, the church’s six imperials — six [i]sacrifices[/i] — disappeared into the darkness, leaving the remains of their past aglow in red and orange. [color=darkblue](Find a bright keep to eternity’s wish, a wreath of shadows to capture ever-bliss.)[/color] They ran, and ran, and ran. None of them knew what to do with the prophecy they had constantly been told about — Glam was the closest the church had to a believer, and even then, she only believed in the last verse of it wholly and truly — but they all knew that they wanted no part in it. And from the tales they would hear as they ran, if others could avoid their fates and seize their own time, why couldn’t [i]they[/i]? [color=darkblue](For six of imperials shall mark the dawn, golden light of moon forewarned.)[/color] They have made a life for themselves, true, but it would catch up eventually. And when it did… they had tasted freedom, and comfort without sacrifice, and they weren’t about to leave their lives without a fight. [img]https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/325419375882534912/673702709274345505/divider_center.png[/img] [url= https://www1.flightrising.com/dragon/71869211]Kiyo[/url], [url= https://www1.flightrising.com/dragon/72034713]Omi[/url], [url= https://www1.flightrising.com/dragon/71717030]Glitz[/url], [url=https://www1.flightrising.com/dragon/72034795]Glam[/url], [url= https://www1.flightrising.com/dragon/72053433]Kaeya[/url], [url= https://www1.flightrising.com/dragon/72053433]Cuth[/url]. look i wasn’t going to put six portraits up there so you get the links here. much longer than 100 words but whateverrrr. also i should add them to the character list but. Mmmmmm. maybe next time do I have no idea what this means? no! i’m just a silly guy writing!

[right][font=georgia][url= https://www1.flightrising.com/forums/qnc/3089198/1#post_49904371]> back to table of contents[/url][/font][/right] [rule] [center][font=georgia][size=5][b]1/12 - Aschiel[/size] [item=Catfish Leg][url=https://www1.flightrising.com/dragon/72674018][img]https://www1.flightrising.com/rendern/portraits/726741/72674018p.png[/img][/url][/center][/font][img]https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/325419375882534912/673702709274345505/divider_center.png[/img] Unlike most hatchlings, Aschiel apparently popped straight out of a meteor. She had been found in one of the many fields of the Island by Bei and Zai, and grew at a fast rate both mentally and physically under their care. Eventually, as more and more like her started to arrive at the Island, she decided to make a home for all of them to bond and be friends. Sweet, soft-hearted and joyful, she could pass for a normal hatchling if not for her glowing eyes that allow her to see more than anyone else. She’s the de facto leader of the residents of the Aevus Abode, though mostly in name more than anything. Her favourite thing to do is to explore and go stargazing, the latter of which she feels a strong connection with. She wants to explore space in the future to figure out how she came to be, but in the meantime, she’s perfectly content with staying down here and helping out those who have taken care of her for so long. She likes wearing capes and flowy clothes, simply because she claims that it feels flowy and nice. She visits shops that sell desserts and tailor shops often, though usually in disguise. She also takes some of her friends out to go around the Island in disguise, though usually Excidium has to be with them too, just to make sure that they won’t do anything bad or revealing — not that she ever would! Well, maybe not if he promises to take them on another trip…?[img]https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/325419375882534912/673702709274345505/divider_center.png[/img] it’s been a long time coming but finally: aschiel my beloved who kickstarted my aevus abode collection

[right][font=georgia][url= https://www1.flightrising.com/forums/qnc/3089198/1#post_49904371]> back to table of contents[/url][/font][/right] [rule] [center][font=georgia][size=5][b]1/13 - N/A[/size] [item= Daydreamer's Spines][/center][/font][img]https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/325419375882534912/673702709274345505/divider_center.png[/img] combined with [url= https://www1.flightrising.com/forums/qnc/3089198/3#post_50115576]Day 20![/url]

[right][font=georgia][url= https://www1.flightrising.com/forums/qnc/3089198/1#post_49904371]> back to table of contents[/url][/font][/right] [rule] [center][font=georgia][size=5][b]1/14 - A La Porte[/size] [item=Sheep][/center][/font][img]https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/325419375882534912/673702709274345505/divider_center.png[/img] - the first piers were originally built out of wood and special rope (mmm sap glue too? maybe?), but nowadays the materials are much more sturdier and come from good quality stuff from sornieth - there’s a legend that doing a certain action on each of the seven piers on the main entryway will grant you a wish. nobody really knows where that legend came from, but it’s not uncommon to see hatchlings do those actions when you take a stroll during nighttime

[right][font=georgia][url= https://www1.flightrising.com/forums/qnc/3089198/1#post_49904371]> back to table of contents[/url][/font][/right] [rule] [center][font=georgia][size=5][b]1/15 - Reliance[/size] [item=Steel Longneck Helmet][url=https://www1.flightrising.com/dragon/73118264][img]https://www1.flightrising.com/rendern/portraits/731183/73118264p.png[/img][/url][/center][/font][img]https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/325419375882534912/673702709274345505/divider_center.png[/img] True to her name, Reliance is a reliable and gentle Pearlcatcher whose pearl is smaller than the average Pearlcatcher’s for some reason. She has uncontrollable narcolepsy, so it’s a common sight to see her sprawled out and asleep. Despite multiple attempts, she keeps falling asleep outside, while staying wide awake in her own bed most of the time. As such, it’s also a common sight to see her bringing along a pillow when she goes exploring, and pillows littering the outside of the Aevus Abode. She has a natural talent for noticing and remembering tiny details that others normally wouldn’t, so whenever she’s free, she acts as a detective, or simply a problem solver. Admittedly, it is a little difficult when she can’t meet with her clients herself, and with her narcolepsy, but she makes it work. Whenever she’s not busy with her job, she can be found exploring with some of the other residents of the Aevus Abode, in the Wishkeeper’s Keep reading, or working on her garden, as she loves to plant flowers. Don’t be fooled by her easygoing and casual appearance, though; she keeps her secrets close to her chest. Nobody knows her origins or any sort of hint related to it, as she had simply shown on and made herself at home on the Island. While she swears they’re not malicious, it would take a miracle for anyone to pry her secrets out of her. Still, wherever she came from, it’s clear that she has no intention to return, being perfectly happy staying here and help out.[img]https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/325419375882534912/673702709274345505/divider_center.png[/img] after so long, hello Reliance! i had no plans for you but detective suits you! so does flowers haha might work more on the narcolepsy part later,,,, very very later,,,

[right][font=georgia][url= https://www1.flightrising.com/forums/qnc/3089198/1#post_49904371]> back to table of contents[/url][/font][/right] [rule] [center][font=georgia][size=5][b]1/16 - Reliance[/size] [item=Carmine Serthis][url=https://www1.flightrising.com/dragon/73118264][img]https://www1.flightrising.com/rendern/portraits/731183/73118264p.png[/img][/url][/center][/font][img]https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/325419375882534912/673702709274345505/divider_center.png[/img] I’ll link later! EDIT: [url= https://www1.flightrising.com/forums/art/3095376/2#post_50083718]this post![/url]

[right][font=georgia][url= https://www1.flightrising.com/forums/qnc/3089198/1#post_49904371]> back to table of contents[/url][/font][/right] [rule] [center][font=georgia][size=5][b]1/17 - N/A[/size] [item=Rotting Leather][/center][/font][img]https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/325419375882534912/673702709274345505/divider_center.png[/img] Combined with [url= https://www1.flightrising.com/forums/qnc/3089198/3#post_50115576]Day 20![/url]

[right][font=georgia][url= https://www1.flightrising.com/forums/qnc/3089198/1#post_49904371]> back to table of contents[/url][/font][/right] [rule] [center][font=georgia][size=5][b]1/18 - Beastclans[/size] [item=Broadleaf Plantain][/center][/font][img]https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/325419375882534912/673702709274345505/divider_center.png[/img] I imagine beastclans to be split into two major parts: ones that can get along with dragons, and ones that refuse to/can’t (aka the ones we defeat in the coliseum). They have sentience and act like any other dragon, but years of stereotypes have made some dragons believe that they are no better than the other creatures in the coliseum which is… well, it has some bad impacts. They probably have some sort of messaging system and trade like anybody else. And they let the other Beastclans know which dragons/clans they should avoid and whatnot.

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[right][font=georgia][url= https://www1.flightrising.com/forums/qnc/3089198/1#post_49904371]> back to table of contents[/url][/font][/right] [rule] [center][font=georgia][size=5][b]1/20 - Doctor in the House![/size] [item= Wiggly Roe][url=https://www1.flightrising.com/dragon/72581271][img]https://www1.flightrising.com/rendern/portraits/725813/72581271p.png[/img][/url][/center][/font][img]https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/325419375882534912/673702709274345505/divider_center.png[/img] You groan, blearily blinking your eyes open. You can’t remember what you were doing before, but you know that your whole body is sore, you feel like you’ve flown around Sornieth and then some, and there’s something connected to your arm. “Wha…?” you mutter. You hear a soft gasp, and turn to see a nurse smiling at you. “You’re awake!” she says. “That’s good. How do you feel?” “Where am I?” you ask instead of answering her question. It’s probably a little rude, but thankfully, she doesn’t seem to mind. “You’re in our Island’s hospital,” she tells you. “I heard a few dragons found you collapsed and bleeding out. You were near death.” Ah… you remember now. You wince; it’s a miracle that you’re still alive, really. You never really planned on still being alive, though, and that sort of injury would’ve killed anyone else, so how…? In such a haze, you answer all of her questions distractedly. The nurse is efficient, setting up a table in front of you with a tray filled with small snacks. “It’s recommended that you eat some to replenish your health,” she tells you kindly. “Don’t lift your arms too high, it might dislodge the needle. Oh, and if you feel any sort of cramp, stop eating.” “Thank you.” “It’s no problem. I’ll head out now; if you need anything, you can press the buzzer here,” she taps the table in front of you lightly, next to the small blue button, before leaving the room. You suspect she’s gone to get a doctor, so you simply sit and sit, sorting through your memories, figuring out how much you can move, and occasionally eating the snacks put in front of you — they taste fantastic. When the door opens again, you’re expecting to see a doctor. You aren’t expecting a tiny Mirror hatchling to walk in. “Hi,” the Mirror says, strolling in casually and confidently. He hops onto your bedside, and eyes you carefully. “I’m glad that you’re healing well now. Any side effects you’re feeling?” “Uh- no?” you answer. “Sorry, are you… the doctor?” “Obviously,” he puffs out his chest. “Don’t let my size fool you! I’m the best doctor around! I actually helped to heal you, y’know? Those wounds were [i]nasty[/i].” “They were,” you nod. “So how did you heal me?” The Mirror smiles at you. “Secret,” he says. “Anyways, I’ll be doing another check up on you. Don’t move until I tell you to, and make sure to answer me properly, even if you think it’s because of a different reason or it’s unrelated.” With those words said, he hops back down, and starts checking up on you, bringing out a bunch of different equipment and using them on you, asking questions all the while. Despite that, the most interesting part about him are his eyes and hands when he checks your inner body; his eyes start to brighten, the little particles growing almost heavier, and his hands glow. You think his entire body may be glowing, actually… or maybe it’s just the particles being bright. From this, though, you figure out two things: 1) whatever healing powers the doctor has is [i]powerful[/i], because you feel more as though you’ve simply tired yourself out rather than having gotten yourself, er, almost-killed and 2) he’s still pretty young, with how he speaks and acts sometimes. Eventually, he finishes, and rests on your bedside once more. “Alright, I think you’ll be good to go in a week or two! A nurse will come by thrice a day. You can send letters to wherever your clan is if you want, or if we can reach it. Follow my directions to the T and don’t strain yourself too much, or everything will go to waste and you’ll have to stay here longer. Got it?” With how much he’s repeated his instructions, you’d be a fool if you didn’t have it. “Yeah.” He nods seriously, and it looks oddly cute. “Good. I’ll get going now.” “Thanks, uh… what do I call you?” you want to know what sort of name does a powerful dragon like him have. “Lazarus,” he answers, grinning cheekily, eyes brightening. “Call me Lazarus.” [img]https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/325419375882534912/673702709274345505/divider_center.png[/img] combined days 13, 17, 19 and 20 for this! gonna add those to the list later… anyway, wrote a story for Lazarus! now to actually work on his bio orz…