Quests & Challenges

[center] [img]https://flightrising.com/dropbox/earth_contest.png[/img] [b]Glory Be an Earth Goddess[/b] A 100 Hatchling plus lore challenge by Rissen [/center] [left] Yuri has been a loyal and passionate advisor to her Clan since she was old enough to do so. To prove her clan’s exceptional servitude to the Earthshaker, Yuri wants to create his next high priestess; a high priestess who in turn raises many devoted acolytes. Yuri is a beautiful dragon and would serve the Earthshaker well, but she has already fallen in love with her mate, Lightbringer, who she cannot have hatchlings with. Not to mention, she cannot have that many hatchlings, she is too old and too slow. She could, however, have one hatchling to raise as the high priestess. With the aid of a father who appears similar to her, Yuri began trying to have a hatchling that would complement the Earthshaker. [/left] [center] [url=https://www1.flightrising.com/dragon/33749331][img]https://www1.flightrising.com/rendern/350/337494/33749331_350.png[/img][/url] [/center] [left] This challenge is based off of [url=https://www1.flightrising.com/forums/qnc/3149459/1#post_3149459]“Glory be a Goddess”[/url] by CalliopeVale and[url=https://www1.flightrising.com/forums/qnc/3095176] “for the glory of light”[/url] by ScribbleFoxx, both an adaptation of the 100 hatchlings challenge. I have been wanting to write in some lore for my clan, and I have run out of creativity for breeding so this seemed fun! [quote] Rules: [LIST] [*]You must have one matriarch (Rhea) [*]Breed the matriarch as often as possible, to produce as many acolytes as possible. [*]Each mate must be different, you cannot repeat mates. Once eggs have hatched, the mate should be exalted. [*]There is no objective requirement for mates, but they must feature colors and/or genes that “suit the Earthshaker.” This means they align with the themes of earth, autumn, and gemstones. [*]Once the hatchlings are adults, exalt them too. The goal is to exalt 100 hatchlings. [/LIST] [/quote] [/left]

Background of the matriarch, running lore. [center] [b]Matriarch: Rhea[/b] [url=https://www1.flightrising.com/dragon/89950576][img]https://www1.flightrising.com/rendern/350/899506/89950576_350.png[/img][/url] [/center]

List of mates and their clutches, running total.

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[center][i]Yuri's Journal[/i] [url=https://www1.flightrising.com/dragon/33749331][img]https://www1.flightrising.com/rendern/350/337494/33749331_350.png[/img][/url] [/center] [left][color=transparent]Indent[/color] As I begin on this journey, I fear for the way this may make my beloved match, Lightbringer, feel. I want her to know that I am not abandoning her and that my fondness for her has not changed. I do not wish to hurt her, but this quest is too important to me to abandon. At least I must try. [color=transparent]Indent[/color] For my mate, I wanted to pick a dragon similar in looks to myself. This may be out of slight vanity, but I do feel my coloring lends itself to the colors present in the Earth flight, and I hope this will please Earthshaker. Also, I hope that Lightbringer will be able to see my genes in my daughter and love her as fiercely as I will. SunsOre matches the description, even if he is a little...vain. Our first nest has only two eggs. I pray one of them will bless me with a beautiful daughter. [/left]

[center][i]Yuri's Journal[/i] [url=https://www1.flightrising.com/dragon/33749331][img]https://www1.flightrising.com/rendern/avatars/337494/33749331.png[/img][/url] [/center] [left] [color=transparent]indent[/color]Today is a magnificent day indeed! The prevailing rain gave me little hope but one of my two little eggs hatched into a majestic little girl. She may not be much to look at at first, but her body being the color of soil is the perfect homage to The Earthshaker himself. Plus, her blue accented wings will lend well to the more crystalline realms of Earthshaker's domain. It makes me happy to believe that this blue is Earthshaker's acknowledgement of [url=https://www1.flightrising.com/dragon/29176278]my beautiful mate[/url] and the role she has to play in all this. Also, she has these enchanting eyes of a rare shade of dark brown. I hope she passes these strong, honourable traits to many hatchlings. I will teach her to be a soft, compassionate mother to these children, so that they may have favorable temperaments for their time at Earthshaker's side. I also want her to be strong, to maintain such a devoted lifestyle and to stand up for herself when people question her path in life. [color=transparent]indent[/color]I recognize that this path I will guide my daughter down will be difficult for her. She may not understand my devotion to the Earthshaker at first, but I will teach her to love him just as he loves and protects us. I will be at her side the whole time to help. I am so eager for my little daughter's journey to begin, but she is still too young. I will take these early years to bond with her and teach her love - from me, the clan, and most of all from Earthshaker. [color=transparent]indent[/color] I will name the little priestess Rhea, for the name's grounded qualities and connection to fertility. Her twin brother, who looks like a powerful volcano, will be named Turrialba. I think I will keep him around, mostly as a protector for the glorious Rhea, may their connection stay strong. However, I think keeping Turrialba is a bit of self-indulgence; hopefully holding him close will bring me comfort while I have to send my grandkids far away. [/left] [center][i]Rhea[/i] [url=https://www1.flightrising.com/dragon/89950576][img]https://www1.flightrising.com/rendern/350/899506/89950576_350.png[/img][/url] [i]Turrialba[/i] [url=https://www1.flightrising.com/dragon/89950577] [img]https://www1.flightrising.com/rendern/350/899506/89950577_350.png[/img][/url] [/center]

[center][i]Yuri's Journal[/i] [url=https://www1.flightrising.com/dragon/33749331][img]https://www1.flightrising.com/rendern/avatars/337494/33749331.png[/img][/url] [/center] [left] [color=transparent]indent[/color]Today, my beautiful daughter Rhea has become a fully grown dragon. I have gifted her a set of apparel that matches her coloring beautifully so that she stands out from other clanmates and may attract more mates. Although it will be a while yet before Rhea can begin her quest and lay her first nest, I will cherish this time with her attention. I plan to have her and her brother trained; god forbid my precious children be defenseless. This will require help from the rest of the clan, as they will need an experienced guide through the battlegrounds since I am only an advisor. Renya has agreed to oversee their first training today. I trust her to take care of my hatchlings, she is powerful. I also want Stalactite to train Rhea in the ways of healing so she'll be well-rounded. [color=transparent]indent[/color]All I want is the best for my hatchlings. I will be right by Rhea's side to guide her the whole time. [color=transparent]indent[/color] A day after Rhea hatched, I found an unhatched plague egg while scavenging. One day later, it hatched. I do not know what to think of this little Fae, especially during the Plaguebringer's celebration. Riot of Rot is a disgusting holiday, but I guess I can't blame this little dragon for that. Maybe she can be friends with Rhea. [center][i]Unnamed[/i] [url=https://www1.flightrising.com/dragon/89975848][img]https://www1.flightrising.com/rendern/avatars/899759/89975848.png[/img][/url][/center] [quote]A/N: I have no idea what to name the plague egg hatchling, any ideas?[/quote]

[center][i]Rhea's Journal[/i] [url=https://www1.flightrising.com/dragon/89950576][img]https://www1.flightrising.com/rendern/avatars/899506/89950576.png[/img][/url] [/center] [left] Hello Journal, [color=transparent]indent[/color]Mother gave you to me. She gave me a lot of things on age up day. I am adorned in roses and vines and they match my colors perfectly! I feel beautiful. Shortly after I hatched, I found a lilyfowl while playing in the pond. We're friends now, and I named her Lilli - I wasn't very creative as a newborn hatchling. Mom doesn't seem to like her very much and I think it is because I am playful around Lilli, whereas she'd prefer I be [i]regal[/i] and [i]mature[/i]. She wants the males to flock to me. They've already started - there's two males from the clan who are so eager to "prove themselves" to the Earthbringer that they're practically circling my horde as I sleep. Hyrian seems nice enough, if self-centered. AllEyesOnMe creeps me out. He's not very nice. I suppose that he will leave if I have a nest with him. It might be worth it. I am eager to serve the Earthshaker! I hope I find more pleasing males to nest with once I can travel outside of my clan more. [color=transparent]indent[/color] I have enjoyed training, though. Renya tried to accompany me and Turrialba in the training fields, but ended up doing everything for us. She stepped off to the side and watched us train after she realized we weren't learning. I feel stronger already! [color=transparent]indent[/color] I don't feel like writing any more today. Bye, journal!

[center][i]Yuri's Journal[/i] [url=https://www1.flightrising.com/dragon/33749331][img]https://www1.flightrising.com/rendern/avatars/337494/33749331.png[/img][/url] [/center] [left] [color=transparent]indent[/color]Rhea is finally of age! She is a beautiful dragon, especially in the rose apparel I got for her. The males should be flocking to her, even if their allegiance to the Earthshaker isn't strong. I hold so much hope for the future, it is overflowing from my chest. My plans have been set in motion and my perfect daughter will bring glory to the clan. [color=transparent]indent[/color] I didn't know, until a traveller from another clan explained it to me, that trained dragons serve the Earthshaker better. I suppose this makes sense, but it makes Rhea's job harder. So far, Turrialba has acted as an adequate training partner for my beloved Rhea, I want him to train Rhea's hatchlings. They must be strong to serve the Earthshaker! [color=transparent]indent[/color] This journey is Rhea's now. I do not anticipate journaling much more, but I may chime in here and there. We'll see. [quote]A/N: I just learned that you get more treasure for exalting leveled dragons, so I will add a rule stipulating that I train the hatchlings before exalting them. Should help with my current treasure shortage lol [/quote]