Quests & Challenges

[center][img]https://i.imgur.com/PyU92rt.png[/img] [size=7]Day 6[/size] [columns][item=ghastly houndskull] [nextcol][center][size=4][b]Supplies[/b] 23 [nextcol][color=transparent] xxx [/color] [nextcol][center][size=4][b]Rations[/b] 18 [nextcol][color=transparent] xxx [/color] [nextcol][center][size=4][b]Trade Goods[/b] 5 [nextcol][color=transparent] xxx [/color] [nextcol][center][size=4][b]Journey[/b] 5/6 [nextcol][color=transparent] xxx [/color] [nextcol][center][size=4][b]Location[/b] Wispwillow Grove[/columns] [i]Sheik Roll:[/i] 2 Materials/Trinkets: Road Encounters Roll: [b]5[/b] (Bandits!) [i]'An ambush, whilst the gate was being prepared. Is this trickery, or a cruel twist of coincidence?' 'Regardless. The Guardian saw them in advance, and the bandits were disorganised and unprepared as well, clearly not expecting travelers to be capable of fighting back. I got bored of humoring them eventually, and requested Lucrest to repeat what he did a few days ago and swiftly depart us from the conflict.' 'The Banescale appears content to stay with us. Itura had asked every clan we passed by, and one informed that they looked to be from an abandoned nest they had been tending to. They had been searching for the hatchling, and were glad they were safe. Given the Banescale wanted to remain on the airship, we were given permission from the clan to let them stay with us. I am unsure if the airship will remain safe for them, nor what the next location will bring, but it's a problem to figure out as we go.' 'With that out of the way, I could finally activate the gate.'[/i] [url=https://www1.flightrising.com/dragon/92156887][img]https://flightrising.com/rendern/coliseum/portraits/921569/92156887.png[/img][/url] Pyron [Lvl 5] (+1) Roll: 4 [url=https://www1.flightrising.com/dragon/92255436][img]https://flightrising.com/rendern/coliseum/portraits/922555/92255436.png[/img][/url] Lucrest [Lvl 5] (+1) Roll: 8 Obtained Job: [b]Wainwright[/b] [url=https://www1.flightrising.com/dragon/92450736][img]https://flightrising.com/rendern/coliseum/portraits/924508/92450736.png[/img][/url] Itura [Lvl 5] (+1) Roll: 6 Obtained Job: [b]Lookout[/b] -4 Rations [img]https://i.imgur.com/UWR0lhU.png[/img] [img]https://i.imgur.com/UWR0lhU.png[/img] [img]https://i.imgur.com/UWR0lhU.png[/img] [quote][item=tundra grub][item=whisper emu][item=glittering sphinxband][item=enchanted candle][item=umbral catfish] [size=6]Location: Shrouded Drylands[/size] [i]A rocky desert that experiences extreme temperature fluctuations, bouncing between frigid cold and blistering heat. There is no sun nor other close celestial body to influence the cycle of day, only distant stars ever present in the darkened sky. Locals keep enchanted flames that react inversely with the weather, providing some much needed stability in a place of constant flux.[/i][/quote] [b]Restocks[/b] [i]Supplies:[/i] +5 [i]Rations:[/i] +4 [i]Trade Goods:[/i] +2 [b]Trades[/b] 4 Trade Goods = 20 Rations 5 Supplies = 1 Trade Good [b]Next Jump:[/b] 8 Steps [img]https://i.imgur.com/IEzFfG1.png[/img][/center]

[center][img]https://i.imgur.com/mAnNH1d.png[/img] [size=7]Day 7[/size] [columns][item=discarded nest material] [nextcol][center][size=4][b]Supplies[/b] 23 [nextcol][color=transparent] xxx [/color] [nextcol][center][size=4][b]Rations[/b] 38 [nextcol][color=transparent] xxx [/color] [nextcol][center][size=4][b]Trade Goods[/b] 2 [nextcol][color=transparent] xxx [/color] [nextcol][center][size=4][b]Journey[/b] 0/8 [nextcol][color=transparent] xxi [/color] [nextcol][center][size=4][b]Location[/b] Shrouded Drylands[/columns] [i]Sheik Roll: 2[/i] Materials/Trinkets: Road Encounters Roll: [b]4[/b] (Shortcut) [i]'The airship arrived at the outskirts of the capital of this realm. The next viable jump point was some distance further away than the last in the Grove.' 'The passengers were in awe, as usual. Normally the novelty wears off after a few jumps, but to someone who has never seen anything of this plane outside of their own little pocket, new places and new systems of being are always something to behold.' 'After disembarking and restocking our supplies, the locales provided us with information about the weather patterns. Due to the intensity of the fluctuations, they recommended against flying if possible as the weather was near impossible to predict. We received a map of the local area, which included a trail that would cut down some of our travel time.' 'Not every civilisation I've encountered is welcoming, so I am thankful to them. We bought a few enchanted torches to provide protection on board, and continued on the journey.'[/i] -4 Rations [img]https://i.imgur.com/DNe8WHf.png[/img][/center]

[center][img]https://i.imgur.com/mAnNH1d.png[/img] [size=7]Day 8[/size] [columns][item=sunspot clouddancer hide] [nextcol][center][size=4][b]Supplies[/b] 23 [nextcol][color=transparent] xxx [/color] [nextcol][center][size=4][b]Rations[/b] 34 [nextcol][color=transparent] xxx [/color] [nextcol][center][size=4][b]Trade Goods[/b] 2 [nextcol][color=transparent] xxx [/color] [nextcol][center][size=4][b]Journey[/b] 2/8 [nextcol][color=transparent] xxi [/color] [nextcol][center][size=4][b]Location[/b] Shrouded Drylands[/columns] [i]Sheik Roll: 4[/i] Materials/Trinkets: Road Encounters Roll: [b]15[/b] (Festival) Roll: [b]3[/b] [i](As all eligible dragons are already at Level 5, nothing happens.)[/i] [i]'Whilst in Staferos, the presence of decorations did not go unnoticed. Braided strands of silver, purple and pink wires were wrapped around nearly every viable surface visible, and the city's numerous flames had offerings of silver goods laid before them. We did not have much time to enquire about the nature of such preparations, although we did discern they were for some kind of holiday or festivity.' 'There is an answer now though, having arrived as a smaller township whilst said festivities were fully occurring: this is the Luminance, a two cycle (as they lacked days and nights) celebration of the day the first stabilising flame was made. The first cycle reflects the heatwaves, marked by loud celebrations with dragons taking to the streets to sing and dance. The second reflects the cold, where as a community the celebrations are cleaned up and the crowds disperse into their own homes to spend the day with families and loved ones.' 'There was some guilt knowing we would not be around to help in the cleanup - we would not have the time to, even if we could. They were understanding, though. And although none of us were particularly the type to join in on such loud activities, the passengers were all the more eager to talk to the locales on the sidelines.' 'Having lived on rations for some time, myself significantly longer than the ones on board, we were all relieved to have access to something fresh for once. Nothing was too foreign either. A species of flower that bloomed at impossibly fast speeds, using the often turbulent winds to scatter pollen. Subterranean catfish that could survive being frozen alive. Lizards that adapted to flock to enchanted flames for safety. Mayflies have somehow found a niche in this environment as well, mostly from populating in dragonmade ponds. They catered to everyone, even the pickiest of eaters.' 'We lingered for a little longer than was considered safe, but I believe for the sake of everyone on board it was necessary.' 'For the first time since the last crew departed - I am content.'[/i] [img]https://i.imgur.com/DNe8WHf.png[/img][/center]

[center][img]https://i.imgur.com/mAnNH1d.png[/img] [size=7]Day 9[/size] [columns][item=silver flowerfall] [nextcol][center][size=4][b]Supplies[/b] 23 [nextcol][color=transparent] xxx [/color] [nextcol][center][size=4][b]Rations[/b] 34 [nextcol][color=transparent] xxx [/color] [nextcol][center][size=4][b]Trade Goods[/b] 2 [nextcol][color=transparent] xxx [/color] [nextcol][center][size=4][b]Journey[/b] 3/8 [nextcol][color=transparent] xxi [/color] [nextcol][center][size=4][b]Location[/b] Shrouded Drylands[/columns] Apparel: New Dragon Flip: [b]Heads[/b] (Dragon) Roll: [b]17[/b] (Banescale) [url=https://www1.flightrising.com/dragon/92519586][img]https://www1.flightrising.com/rendern/portraits/925196/92519586p.png[/img][/url] [i]'A local approached us this morning as we were preparing to depart. Asked if there was any fee for boarding.' 'I asked the same question when I joined the airship. The answer then, and now, was always none - with a caveat, that you were expected to contribute to the community to the best of your ability. Failure to do so and you are cast out, barred from rejoining forever.' 'Either way, we have another Banescale on board now.'[/i] -5 Rations [img]https://i.imgur.com/DNe8WHf.png[/img][/center]

[center][img]https://i.imgur.com/mAnNH1d.png[/img] [size=7]Day 10[/size] [columns][item=ash logs] [nextcol][center][size=4][b]Supplies[/b] 23 [nextcol][color=transparent] xxx [/color] [nextcol][center][size=4][b]Rations[/b] 29 [nextcol][color=transparent] xxx [/color] [nextcol][center][size=4][b]Trade Goods[/b] 2 [nextcol][color=transparent] xxx [/color] [nextcol][center][size=4][b]Journey[/b] 4/8 [nextcol][color=transparent] xxi [/color] [nextcol][center][size=4][b]Location[/b] Shrouded Drylands[/columns] Materials/Trinkets: Road Encounters Roll: [b]9[/b] (Sneak Thieves) [i]'Even in a place of kindness such as this, bandits are a multiversally consistent construct.' 'The most concerning development as a result of this is our dwindling rations. On agreement with all travelers, food will be split to ensure we have enough in cases of emergencies.' 'This was not the welcome I wished Aur to receive, but the roads are ruthless no matter where you are.'[/i] -5 Supplies -4 Rations -2 Trade Goods -2 Rations [i]Pyron, Lucrest and Itura do not eat.[/i] [img]https://i.imgur.com/DNe8WHf.png[/img][/center]

[center][img]https://i.imgur.com/mAnNH1d.png[/img] [size=7]Day 11[/size] [columns][item=ebony filigree boots] [nextcol][center][size=4][b]Supplies[/b] 18 [nextcol][color=transparent] xxx [/color] [nextcol][center][size=4][b]Rations[/b] 23 [nextcol][color=transparent] xxx [/color] [nextcol][center][size=4][b]Trade Goods[/b] 0 [nextcol][color=transparent] xxx [/color] [nextcol][center][size=4][b]Journey[/b] 5/8 [nextcol][color=transparent] xxi [/color] [nextcol][center][size=4][b]Location[/b] Shrouded Drylands[/columns] Apparel: New Dragon Flip: [b]Tails[/b] (Hatchling) Roll: [b]9[/b] (Snapper) [url=https://www1.flightrising.com/dragon/92826597][img]https://www1.flightrising.com/rendern/portraits/928266/92826597p.png[/img][/url] [i]'It seems like these darker dimensions make it significantly easier for dragons to board without us taking note. I have genuinely no idea how we didn't notice the Snapper going through our storage, but here we are.' 'We're keeping them with us without a question. It's nothing but wilderness out here, but this does mean we're going to have to be even more careful with our food.'[/i] -3 Rations [i]Sheik, Aur and Key do not eat.[/i] [img]https://i.imgur.com/DNe8WHf.png[/img][/center]

[center][img]https://i.imgur.com/mAnNH1d.png[/img] [size=7]Day 12[/size] [columns][item=sunbeam dryad] [nextcol][center][size=4][b]Supplies[/b] 18 [nextcol][color=transparent] xxx [/color] [nextcol][center][size=4][b]Rations[/b] 20 [nextcol][color=transparent] xxx [/color] [nextcol][center][size=4][b]Trade Goods[/b] 0 [nextcol][color=transparent] xxx [/color] [nextcol][center][size=4][b]Journey[/b] 6/8 [nextcol][color=transparent] xxi [/color] [nextcol][center][size=4][b]Location[/b] Shrouded Drylands[/columns] [i]Key Roll:[/i] 11 Familiar: Forks in the Road Roll: [b]4[/b] Distances: [b][u]5[/u], 10, 9, 8[/b] [i]'The path marked on the map given to us seems to be no longer viable, due to the presence of a massive sinkhole that had blocked off the way entirely. We required a detour, and Aur refined our route until it was the fastest we could go.' 'This is not ideal, but we can only work with what we have. At least we didn't fall in the hole. The airship is not designed for rapid ascents.'[/i] -3 Rations [i]Pyron, Lucrest and Itura do not eat.[/i] [img]https://i.imgur.com/DNe8WHf.png[/img][/center]

[center][img]https://i.imgur.com/mAnNH1d.png[/img] [size=7]Day 13[/size] [columns][item=longneck winter gear] [nextcol][center][size=4][b]Supplies[/b] 18 [nextcol][color=transparent] xxx [/color] [nextcol][center][size=4][b]Rations[/b] 17 [nextcol][color=transparent] xxx [/color] [nextcol][center][size=4][b]Trade Goods[/b] 0 [nextcol][color=transparent] xxx [/color] [nextcol][center][size=4][b]Journey[/b] 1/5 [nextcol][color=transparent] xxi [/color] [nextcol][center][size=4][b]Location[/b] Shrouded Drylands[/columns] [i]Key Roll:[/i] [b]1[/b] Materials/Trinkets: Road Encounters Roll: [b]15[/b] (Festival) Roll: [b]4[/b] [i]'We encountered a very, very small rural village today. It only took a matter of minutes before we found Key's guardians, and were able to safely return them. They thanked us and offered us a place to stay for the night - it would be rude to deny.' 'It's easy. To get caught up in the act of running. Of neverending travel, mounting frustrations when Fate deals you the wrong hand.' 'We have a bed tonight though, that isn't the cabins aboard the airship. Where it's quiet without the hum of the engines, or the roar of the wind, or the rattle of wheels on stone.' 'The stars here are always out, but it takes standing still to really look at them clearly.' 'I think I will watch them today.'[/i] [img]https://flightrising.com/rendern/coliseum/portraits/921569/92156887.png[/img] Pyron gains +1 life. [img]https://i.imgur.com/DNe8WHf.png[/img][/center]

[center][img]https://i.imgur.com/mAnNH1d.png[/img] [size=7]Day 14[/size] [columns][item=wing bones] [nextcol][center][size=4][b]Supplies[/b] 18 [nextcol][color=transparent] xxx [/color] [nextcol][center][size=4][b]Rations[/b] 17 [nextcol][color=transparent] xxx [/color] [nextcol][center][size=4][b]Trade Goods[/b] 0 [nextcol][color=transparent] xxx [/color] [nextcol][center][size=4][b]Journey[/b] 2/5 [nextcol][color=transparent] xxi [/color] [nextcol][center][size=4][b]Location[/b] Shrouded Drylands[/columns] Materials/Trinkets: Road Encounters Roll: [b]10[/b] (Breaktime) Roll: [b]2[/b] (Itura) [i]'Itura seems to have taken note of our dwindling supplies. She's said to me that she'll try her best to keep us well stocked once we jump again.' 'I thanked her for being observant. We need everything we can find at this point.'[/i] [img]https://flightrising.com/rendern/coliseum/portraits/924508/92450736.png[/img] Roll: 3 Itura is now a [b]Trader[/b]. -3 Rations [i]Sheik and Aur do not eat.[/i] [img]https://i.imgur.com/DNe8WHf.png[/img][/center]

[center][img]https://i.imgur.com/mAnNH1d.png[/img] [size=7]Day 15[/size] [columns][item=scholar] [nextcol][center][size=4][b]Supplies[/b] 18 [nextcol][color=transparent] xxx [/color] [nextcol][center][size=4][b]Rations[/b] 14 [nextcol][color=transparent] xxx [/color] [nextcol][center][size=4][b]Trade Goods[/b] 0 [nextcol][color=transparent] xxx [/color] [nextcol][center][size=4][b]Journey[/b] 3/5 [nextcol][color=transparent] xxi [/color] [nextcol][center][size=4][b]Location[/b] Shrouded Drylands[/columns] Battle Items: Foraging [i](As there is no Coliseum venue low enough for none of the dragons to earn any experience, the Training Fields will be used as it yields the least amount of XP.)[/i] [i]'We came across the opening to a cave today. Given the nature of this place, we felt it was likely there could be foragable food within. Lucrest and Itura disembarked to search whilst we waited.' 'I had to check myself after a few hours, fearing the reason why they hadn't returned. In actuality, they had found a massive pond full of those catfish we saw during the festival, as well as mushrooms and other edible food in the biggest underground cavern I had ever seen. There also seemed to be the remnants of a long abandoned camp, and we were able to scavenge some extra supplies to trade or save for future repairs.' 'Lucrest seemed slightly hesitant in taking down the camp, but there was enough dust built up there to last decades. I highly doubt anyone even remembers this place exists.' 'We hauled back as much as we could. I remember some of the old crew members drying any food we had to preserve them for longer, and a rack was set up to do so with some help with the two Banescales.' 'We finally had enough food to eat normally again. Thank the stars.'[/i] [b]Supplies:[/b] +29 [b]Rations:[/b] +54 [b]Trade Goods:[/b] +1 -5 Rations [img]https://i.imgur.com/DNe8WHf.png[/img][/center]