Kauchemar

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Kauchemar Tenebrae

OC

Race / Were Fang

Bard / Summoner

Muse

Kauchemar is an eccentric creature, a dire equine were fang that has embellished herself in the folklore of nightmares. She mimics the aspect of haunting dreams through disruptive dark magic, frightening summons and emotionally charged music. However unlike her inspiration she is not a evil being. She just enjoys playing the role of troublemaker and rival to make stories more interesting and drive others to get stronger. Kauchemar is a mischievous muse and trickster that can be equal parts inspiring and intimidating with her ostentatious displays, casting a darkness others must surpass to find their shine. Part of her performance virtuoso comes from her player having been a digital musician and dance club DJ.

"Some must walk through darkness to find their guiding light." - Kauchemar Tenebrae

Elder Tale Online


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Additional Information

Alliance: Olympus Alliance
Kingdom: The Realm of Uruk
Skills: Musical Maven, Spooky Summoner, Dark Pony Express, Rhythm So Hot Its Literally On Fire, Dance Dance Retribution, Evacuate The Dancefloor, Haunting Your Dreams


Scenes

Name Date Summary
Walkabout 2020 August 1st
Jazz can get a moments peace, can she?
Tower Run: Crocman Patrol Control 2020 August 2nd
Patrols in the tower have located a patrol of crocmen that are camping out to close to the parameter of the town that everyone worked so hard to seize on Floor One.

While no one is sure what these Crocmen are planning, Xander has decided that he won't let them push any closer than they have and will force the crocs to think a bit more carefully on their choices of camping locations; Or getting any bright ideas about pushing back in!

As such, a notice goes out to any willing adventurers to join in taking out this Crocman Camp and any of their patrols in the area.

OOC NOTE: This will be a Concept Rolled Event. No Deck required, just cards.
Duty Session 55: Gnoll it All 2020 August 3rd
A powerful Gnoll has been reported as creating havoc within one one of the low-level Forest zones. The Berserker and his allies have been making things difficult for both Adventurers and Landers. This encounter seems to only appear at night. The Hunter?s Guild has posted an Obsidian-level Bounty for any brave Adventurers who can defeat Haggar the Gnoll Barbarian.

Difficulty:    Moderate
Rec. Party:    3+
Rewards:       1
World Rewards: None
Duty Session 74: Is It Wrong to Pick Up Slimes in a Dungeon? 2020 August 8th
There are plenty of places in Alne that seem to have been left abandoned up until recently. The influx of Adventurers and Landers have caused empty areas of the city to become occupied in quick order. As the city is surrounded by water, it is also particularly prone to infestations of slimes. Landers are reporting that they are having trouble getting water into some areas of the city. They are asking for Adventurers who might be brave enough to face the sewers and waterways beneath the city to clear out some of the slimes in order to help get the water flowing again.

Difficulty:    Moderate
Rec. Party:    3+
Rewards:       3
World Rewards: Increases in clean water availability in Alne.
Darkness Behooves Her 2020 August 8th
Hammer in the morning 2020 August 12th
And Crafting in the Evening.. crafting all over this land.
Over The Bridge 2020 August 12th
REALM OF THE DIG-LORD II 2020 August 14th
Att Syne discovered goblins in the forest near Alne excavating what turned out to be an ancient barrow. After recruiting a group of intrepid Adventurers to investigate and successfully raid the camp, they... accidentally sealed the ruin closed, with the goblin in charge and his skeletal minions still inside.

Whoops.

The ruin gets busted open and a bunch of skeletons, goblins, and probably goblin skeletons spill forth on THURSDAY THE 13TH at 7:30pm EST! Be there, or be... I dunno, safely ensconced in the tavern with a warm cup of cider, maybe? I'm not your boss.

(Prior attendance is not necessary to come to Part 2, but it would really help me if you tag the scene so I get an idea of how big it's gonna be!)
Never Forget 2020 August 15th
Of remembrance, odoriferous necromancy, and the looming threat of the Tide of Change.

Also, terrible puns.
Duty Session 84: Gnoll it All 2020 August 20th
A powerful Gnoll has been reported as creating havoc within one one of the low-level Forest zones. The Berserker and his allies have been making things difficult for both Adventurers and Landers. This encounter seems to only appear at night. The Hunter?s Guild has posted an Obsidian-level Bounty for any brave Adventurers who can defeat Haggar the Gnoll Barbarian.

Difficulty:    Moderate
Rec. Party:    3+
Rewards:       1
World Rewards: None
Duty Session 85: Obligatory Rat Cellar 2020 August 21st
In each of the starting cities, there are at least a couple of poor merchant landers who have developed mysterious rat problems. This is clearly bad for business! A worried looking Lander stands outside their shop, rubbing their hands together, looking anxious, flagging down any passing Adventurer they can find to help.

Difficulty:    Easy
Rec. Party:    3+
Rewards:       3
World Rewards: None
Bentos after Rats 2020 August 21st
Socializing and eating the Bento payment after a hard day of rat dungeon.
Goblin """Management""" 2020 August 22nd
Haseo has through Totally Legal means acquired information about a hidden goblin camp. And since nobody likes goblins, the next logical step is to waltz right in and murder them all. For EXP, profit, and the glory of the Olympus Alliance, of course.

Olympus only. Deckless. Cardless. Rolless. Boneless.
Musical Accompaniment 2020 August 25th
Kauchemar, Uta, and Kita share a love of music in the lead up to Valentine's day. Gwen joins them for a chat.
Day Out n' About 2020 August 26th
Duty Session 87: Obligatory Rat Cellar 2020 August 29th
In each of the starting cities, there are at least a couple of poor merchant landers who have developed mysterious rat problems. This is clearly bad for business! A worried looking Lander stands outside their shop, rubbing their hands together, looking anxious, flagging down any passing Adventurer they can find to help.

Difficulty:    Easy
Rec. Party:    3+
Rewards:       3
World Rewards: None
Duty Session 89: Goblin Scouts in the Field 2020 August 31st
A porcelain quest has been offered to the Hunters Guild. There's reports of Goblin Scouts in the Eastal Free League region, close to the ruins of a place called 'Shibuya'. The region is largely open fields, with a lot of tall weeds. But there's old roads in the region that still carry some people who go to that region to gather some special herbs that can't be found anywhere else. The request requires the disposal of these goblins.

Difficulty:    Moderate
Rec. Party:    3+
Rewards:       1
World Rewards: None
Building the Guild Hall 2020 September 2nd
Members of Crescent Moon pitch in to start building a guild hall.
Technical Difficulties 2020 September 9th
Down By The Bay 2020 September 12th
Just Another Day in Alne 2020 September 13th
Desert Diversions 2020 September 19th
Beach Things 2020 September 25th
Tournament: Kasai vs Arashi 2020 September 26th
Kasai and Arashi face off in round one of the tournament!
Duty Session 102: Still Water Bandits 2020 September 28th
With the increased trade between the various cities and kingdoms, the Lander traders have also been reporting an increase in Bandit activity. A group that calls themselves the 'Still Water Bandits' has begun raiding caravans and ships. This has caused a slowing of supply lines, as well as damage to the lives and livelihoods of the traders. They are seeking help from capable Adventurers to help clear out a number of bandit camps.

Difficulty:    Moderate
Rec. Party:    3+
Rewards:       2
World Rewards: Increase in trade route efficiency
Freak Storm 2020 October 1st
As part of the Spring Equinox festivities, the Ninetails Dominion has hired a series of Hunters through the Hunters Guild and has asked them to check out the 'freak snow storm' that has shown up near Shimonoseki out in the hills over one of their distant farms. They've given them a series of items to protect while going into the eye of the storm and to provide these gifts, undamaged, to the 'eye of the storm'.
Arashi v. Wisteria 2020 October 3rd
Grand Balancing of the Scales, match between Arashi and Wisteria.
Potion Poison Play 2020 October 5th
Hunters & Books 2020 October 9th
Match: Yuuki vs Arashi 2020 October 11th
Come for the epic fight. Stay for the popcorn!
Welcome to Zumfit 2020 October 15th
Scale Emblem finally breaks the path towards Zumfit and establishes their battle lines, and come across a rather remarkable discovery. Unlike previous rumors, this particular City is populated by Landers.

Note: Largely a social event.
Tournament Finale: Yuuki vs Mikage 2020 October 18th
The final showdown of the tournament!

Will Mikage come out victorious?

Will Yuuki remain the undisputed dueling champion?

Will Wisteria finally reveal she has a secret twin currently in a coma who has amnesia so can't remember that she's actually the real Wisteria and the current Wisteria took her place?

Find out in the next episode of Days of Our VR Lives!
Down By The Marina 2020 October 19th
Zumfit: Meet the Elders 2020 October 21st
A group of Adventurers managed to get a meeting set up with the Elders of Zumfit in order to learn more about the culture of Landers that seems to have been born within the Tower and have been living there for generations - and have been prospering on the third floor, unaware of the other floors.
Invasion of the Bun-Buns 2020 October 29th
The farmers of Yamato only just finished planting their crops, and now there is an abundance of hungry bun-buns who could all but decimate their efforts. Adventurers have been hired to help protect the fields, but will they be able to ward off so many ravenous little balls of fluff?

OOC: Card+Concept rolled event.
Duty Session 115: Bun-Bun Festival 2020 October 31st
Once a year, the Bun-Bun Festival brings with it a sense of cheer to the peoples of Yamato. The Landers prepare for a huge banquet, asking Adventurers to aid them in the task. It's bound to be a hopping good time. Right?

Difficulty:    Easy
Rec. Party:    3+
Rewards:       1
World Rewards: None
The Bunwitching Hour 2020 November 1st
While the event says Bun-Bun Festival, that month lands in October - and ends on October Thirty-First. Halloween. The last day of October is also the time Daylight Savings ends, an hour entering a flux state. This is the year of the apocalypse, on top of all others... So surely, certainly, there is no special events planned, no rarespawns to battle, and not one single problem to be faced. Certainly.
Horsing Around 2020 November 2nd
After a long, hard journey and lots of help from other players, Giganpor has finally located the Lander eating horse and now seeks to capture it! Both to prove that it's possible at their current levels and to stop it from eating Landers! Come along for the questionable insane ride, see if he can do it, and possibly help him out with it!

Card Concept planned in use.

Requires completion of Project 39 first. All welcome otherwise. Expect lots of horsing around. Literally.
+duty: Slime Dungeon 2020 November 6th
GM-Run of the +duty Is It Wrong to Pick Up Slimes in a Dungeon? Running earlier in the day for those with earlier time zones. Would prefer to keep the group size to no more than 7.
+duty: Spinner's End 2020 November 8th
Last minute run of Spinner's End before this +duty is retired. If you're still missing rewards from this, come on by for this GMed version of the +duty. Would prefer to keep this scene to no larger than 7 players.
Duty Session 122: The Ezzo Rescue 2020 November 9th
With the successful organization of a multi-ship fleet, it's going to take a long time to get everyone off of Ezzo Empire's island. It's not just a case of having to bring people off of the island, but also bringing enough food to make sure those that are there do not starve to death.

Difficulty:    High
Rec. Party:    5+
Rewards:       1
World Rewards: Rescue Landers & Adventurers trapped in Ezzo.
Forum on the Lost 2020 November 14th
Outside the Temple in Carmina Gadelica a gathering of Adventurers and Landers discuss bleak topics surrounding death. Impacts of Adventurer death, nature of Lander death, spirit and undead monsters and their relation to their former Lander selves, the possibility of contacting Landers already lost, and how it all ties together with the Goddesses and the Laws of Alba.

OOC: This is a social scene that is open to all.
Whinny Tango Foxtrot 2020 November 15th
Duty Session 129: Totally Typical Tomb 2020 November 16th
Landers don't leave bodies to bury, but graveyards are still created as a place for them to mourn the departed. For some reason these places are randomly becoming infested with undead. The Hunter's Guild has an open quest available for clearing these infestations.
+Duty: Spinner's Deep 2020 November 20th
The Hunter's Guild is reaching out to Adventurers, seeking those who are willing to brave the next level of the dungeon beneath the mines in Alne. Come for spiders, mines, and adventure!

OOC: Scheduled +duty run of Spinner's Deep. Max Party size: 8
Preparing for an Attack 2020 November 21st
Adventurers look to prepare supplies for the journey to an outlying village under threat from the undead army.
+Duty: Undead Defense Force 2020 November 21st
Ninetails Dominion is seeking the aid of Adventurers to protect their villages against the undead who seem to be pushing forward with their bold attacks.

OOC: Scheduled +duty run of Undead Defense Force. Max Party size: 8
Obsidian: Rock Eater 2020 November 24th
A young warrior and his party has requested aid in escorting a woman by the name of Akumeiji into a series of caves within the Eastal Free League region, but they are worried that their party is not up to snuff to deal with the Rock Eater monster that is said to roam the cave, and they've requested some additional aid from the Hunters Guild.
Duty Session 140: Escort Quest: Artificial Stupidity 2020 November 26th
A Lander stands just at the exit of town with a familiar quest marker being offered. Apparently, they need to travel to a nearby location which requires traversing through rough terrain, filled with monsters. So, they have reached out to brave Adventurers to help guide them on their way!

It's just a simple escort mission. What could go wrong?

Difficulty:    Moderate
Rec. Party:    4+
Rewards:       2
World Rewards: None
Research & Duties 2020 November 27th
Katherine puts out an invite to adventurers willing to come alone, for she is taking part in a quest-- a duty quest! Apparently dealing with a tomb, because for whatever reason... She needs to conduct an experiment and needs bits n' bobs to do it.

What quest is it though? The Totally Typical Tomb!
No Mercy For The Living 2020 November 28th
A new terror has come from Helena Lethe's forces. An Unholy Binder of dark armor, large size, and followed by similar armed forces with lance and tower shield.

They make their way toward the north and right in their path, is a town. A town this monster seems to have its unnatural eyes set on.

Can the Adventurers save the town before its to late? Or will the people become another group to join Helena's army of death?

Heed the call Adventurers and rise to the next challenge!

((This will be a combat scene. It will be using the Boss HP system. This Boss will also be set to hard mode.))
Duty Session 144: The Vanishing Forest 2020 November 29th
A strange location seems to open up only once a year during the Living Green Festival. No one seems certain if it is a result of the abundance of plant growth that creates the strange forest within the Eastal Free League, or if the location actually moves, shifting somewhere unreachable during the rest of the year.

The Hunters Guild has asked for brave adventurers who would be willing to explore and report back what they find within the Vanishing Forest. They are bidding Adventurers to try to gather anything unusual that they might find so it can be studied.

OOC: This dungeon is only available during The Living Green Festival. This dungeon is exploration-based and focuses on the 'Gather' and 'Discover' concepts with only minor 'Combat'.

Difficulty:    Easy
Rec. Party:    3+
Rewards:       1
World Rewards: None
Duty Session 148: Goblins in the Rotting Forest 2020 December 4th
A request goes up on the Hunters Guild board, paid for by the Eastal Free League's Council of Four. A region close to Fort Ouph, near where the Third and Fourth combined Wave was, Goblins have shown up - and they are not sure where they are actually coming from. Adventurers are being sent to investigate their origin, and to stop the Goblins from doing any further harm to the forest..

Difficulty:    High
Rec. Party:    5+
Rewards:       1
World Rewards: Success protects the Eastal Free League forest from dying off to a mysterious illness.
Duty Session 151: The Vanishing Forest 2020 December 5th
A strange location seems to open up only once a year during the Living Green Festival. No one seems certain if it is a result of the abundance of plant growth that creates the strange forest within the Eastal Free League, or if the location actually moves, shifting somewhere unreachable during the rest of the year.

The Hunters Guild has asked for brave adventurers who would be willing to explore and report back what they find within the Vanishing Forest. They are bidding Adventurers to try to gather anything unusual that they might find so it can be studied.

OOC: This dungeon is only available during The Living Green Festival. This dungeon is exploration-based and focuses on the 'Gather' and 'Discover' concepts with only minor 'Combat'.

Difficulty:    Easy
Rec. Party:    3+
Rewards:       1
World Rewards: None
Finding Castle Eas 2020 December 7th
Baroness Wake has received a definitive lead for Castle Eas and is gathering a strike force of adventurers to break past Orc scouting parties and other assorted challenges as they ascend the mountains to the southwest of Tokushima. Those who were not involved in the Castle Eas project are welcome!

(This event will include some card+concept rolls, but the HP-Bar will not be used for combat. Max party size: 6)
In The Wake Of Things 2020 December 11th
Duty Session 158: Convoy Escort Quest I 2020 December 13th
Escort quests, the bane of any experienced gamer. Assisting people who are unable to defend themselves as they trudge slowly through dangerous environments on a preset path. When implemented well, they're a chore - when implemented poorly, they're a nightmare.

The merchant guilds and the People of the Land will pay handsomely to see this convoy deliver its goods - and its people - to the destination, and your group is needing to head that way anyway for your own reasons, so it's time to hitch up and hit the road. It can't be all that bad of a quest, right? Two days of travel will fly right on by.

(Note: This Duty takes several IC days to complete.)

Difficulty:    Moderate
Rec. Party:    3+
Rewards:       1
World Rewards: None
Gobi-Go-Boom 2020 December 13th
Xander wants to continue to see just how intelligent the Goblins are and if he can do a trade with them. Uta may have decided to go along to give the Goblins some Valentine's cheer.

This does not go as planned and they both may need some help as they get chased by the zerg of Goblins.

Yep. Just another day!

OOC - Will be using the Goblin NPC, though depending on how many show up, will depend if we will do concept rolling or actual combat, since I know that the boss mechanic is kinda broken past a particular point.
Duelist League: Uta vs Yuuki 2020 December 14th
Let's kick off the Duelist League with an epic showdown between Uta and Yuuki!

Watchers welcome.
Duty Session 162: Undead Defense Force 2020 December 16th
New World Alliance along with local people of the Ninetails Dominion are attempting to protect the homes from the undead hordes that are trying to take over! Help defend their villages and push back the undead by successfully keeping the horde at bay.

Difficulty:    Moderate
Rec. Party:    4+
Rewards:       1
World Rewards: Success slowly decreases undead presence in Ninetails Dominion.
Slime Labs: Moderately Sized Opening 2020 December 19th
The Royal Society for the Appreciation and Study of Gelatinous Creatures would like to cordially invite you to the Moderately Sized Opening of our newest (and also first) location. There is going to be food, drinks, and, of course, slimes. Uta might even give a tour of the laboratory, if you are lucky!

Mainly meant as a social scene, there might be some optional dice rolling involved (if Uta's applicant manages to think of something by the time the scene starts.

Uta is finally going to have her slimarium, and it's gonna be glorious!
Duty Session 165: Undead Defense Force 2020 December 20th
New World Alliance along with local people of the Ninetails Dominion are attempting to protect the homes from the undead hordes that are trying to take over! Help defend their villages and push back the undead by successfully keeping the horde at bay.

Difficulty:    Moderate
Rec. Party:    4+
Rewards:       1
World Rewards: Success slowly decreases undead presence in Ninetails Dominion.
Duty Session 168: Gnoll it All 2020 December 23rd
A powerful Gnoll has been reported as creating havoc within one one of the low-level Forest zones. The Berserker and his allies have been making things difficult for both Adventurers and Landers. This encounter seems to only appear at night. The Hunter?s Guild has posted an Obsidian-level Bounty for any brave Adventurers who can defeat Haggar the Gnoll Barbarian.

Difficulty:    Moderate
Rec. Party:    3+
Rewards:       1
World Rewards: None
Duelist League: Setsuna vs Uta 2020 December 27th
Two people are going to beat each other up. Will this violence ever end? Fans of the Duelist League hope not.
Duty Session 169: Totally Typical Tomb 2020 December 27th
Landers don't leave bodies to bury, but graveyards are still created as a place for them to mourn the departed. For some reason these places are randomly becoming infested with undead. The Hunter's Guild has an open quest available for clearing these infestations.
Moonbaker 2020 December 28th
Duelist's League: Setsuna vs Kauchemar 2020 December 29th
Two masters of Darkness and Summons throwdown for a league match. Be there or be square. But don't be dead, there will likely be enough of that on the field.
Duty Session 174: Totally Typical Tomb 2020 December 31st
Landers don't leave bodies to bury, but graveyards are still created as a place for them to mourn the departed. For some reason these places are randomly becoming infested with undead. The Hunter's Guild has an open quest available for clearing these infestations.
Duty Session 175: Clearing Castle Eas 2021 January 4th
With the discovery of the Castle Eas, Baroness Wake has called upon her fellow adventurers, seeking aid in clearing out the orcs that currently occupy it. The Castle lies in the mountains of the Fourland Dukedom, set upon a waterfall.

Difficulty:    Moderate
Rec. Party:    5+
Rewards:       2
World Rewards: The clearing of the castle will allow for it to be repaired and used for the benefit of People of the Land and Adventurers.
The Cream of the Crop 2021 January 7th
How can one avoid sunburns in this new world? It's easy! Just pretend you're salad!
Instruments Of Destruction 2021 January 11th
After stumbling upon a broken instrument, deep in the forest, the Adventurers have turned to this strange technology in hopes that it may function as a deterrent against the monsters. A prototype of the instrument has been created and set up in the Ninetails Dominion, close to where the undead were last spotted, in the hopes of driving back the undead forces.

However, not everything is as it seems. The instrument is not the weapon that they had hoped for. No... it does not harm, or drive off monsters. It enrages more powerful monsters who are nearby, painting a very large target on the Adventurers who created it.

(( Special rules will be in place. It will be explained at the start of the scene & in the HP Bar Object. ))
Duty Session 182: For Whom the Bell Gnolls 2021 January 13th
Recently, there has been a shift in the behavior of the gnolls who dwell within the forests close to the newbie leveling areas. They had always been a threat, but it seems as if they have started to change their tactics as a result of Adventurer activity in the area. They no longer strike only at night, meaning that the forests are now a dangerous place, even during the daylight hours. With a number of both Lander and Adventurer deaths attributed to the gnolls, the Hunters Guild has put out a call to thin out their numbers, in the hopes it might return gnoll activity back to normal levels.

Difficulty:    Moderate
Rec. Party:    3+
Rewards:       2
World Rewards: Reduce gnoll activity in new player leveling areas.
Musing Shadow 2021 January 14th
Duty Session 179: The Tides of Summer 2021 January 16th
During the Summer Beach Festival, it is common for Landers and Adventurers alike to make use of the beaches around Yamato. It is rare to see monsters during this time of year, but it does still happen. Enough so that some people are stationed at the shoreline, ready to spot anything that might come from the sea. It is one of these calls to arms that has brought Adventurers to the shoreline, ready to fight.

OOC: This dungeon is only available during The Summer Beach Festival. This is largely a combat-based Duty.

Difficulty:    Easy
Rec. Party:    3+
Rewards:       1
World Rewards: None
Duelist League: Kauchemar vs. Uta 2021 January 17th
It's the long awaited battle of the bards! Come witness this Broadway-style production of Duelist League: The Musical! This heartwarming story of a horse and a fairy beating the living manure out of each other will take you on a magical journey of discovery to learn what is really important in life: not getting the living manure beaten out of you. Come forth, and spectate!

Management disclaims any responsibility for damage resulting from earworms, shattered glass, and atrocious puns.
Wave of Calamity: 5 2021 January 19th
The Fifth Wave of Calamity looms... as the clouds over Alne grow dark upon the defeat of the 5th Floor Boss! It seems to have come a lot earlier than usual... As lightning coarses along the walls of the Tower, and Alne itself appears to be the focused target of this next Wave of Calamity.
Duty Session 199: Obligatory Rat Cellar 2021 January 24th
In each of the starting cities, there are at least a couple of poor merchant landers who have developed mysterious rat problems. This is clearly bad for business! A worried looking Lander stands outside their shop, rubbing their hands together, looking anxious, flagging down any passing Adventurer they can find to help.

Difficulty:    Easy
Rec. Party:    3+
Rewards:       3
World Rewards: None
No Sleep For The Isekai'd 2021 January 28th
Pekos hate this simple trick!
Taming The Beast 2021 January 31st
Date Pending, as I need to make sure I have sunday off (not trusting my job atm). Should things go right, the general gist is Xander is gonna be breaking the Dread Branch and capturing a new mount. He also might be trying to show Uta a thing or two on monster handling & capture /while/ doing this.

I'll write up a better desc once I know what RL is doing.
Duty Session 210: A Dark and Stormy Night 2021 February 4th
During the Storm Festival, it is common for Adventurers to gather indoors at a local inn or tavern. Any place to get away from the heavy rains and piercing wind. However, on one such Dark and Stormy Night, a Lander has come inside from the storm, bringing with them an unusual quest. They are tasked to brave the storm and face wind elementals in order to gather some strange alchemical ingredient.

OOC: This quest is only available during the Storm Festival. This quest is largely 'Combat'-concept based, with some minor uses of other concept types.

Difficulty:    Easy
Rec. Party:    3+
Rewards:       1
World Rewards: None
Duty Session 212: A Dark and Stormy Night 2021 February 7th
During the Storm Festival, it is common for Adventurers to gather indoors at a local inn or tavern. Any place to get away from the heavy rains and piercing wind. However, on one such Dark and Stormy Night, a Lander has come inside from the storm, bringing with them an unusual quest. They are tasked to brave the storm and face wind elementals in order to gather some strange alchemical ingredient.

OOC: This quest is only available during the Storm Festival. This quest is largely 'Combat'-concept based, with some minor uses of other concept types.

Difficulty:    Easy
Rec. Party:    3+
Rewards:       1
World Rewards: None
Festival: Where Lightning Strikes 2021 February 9th
Since the beginning of the festival, lightning has become frequent in a known monster nest within the heart of the Eastal Free League. The Labyrinth Forest calls explorers brave enough to search for what is drawing lightning down from the storms.

(Exploration and combat-focused scene using standard card+concept rolls, will be similar to a +duty in function.)
MMORPG Avatars: The Last Teabenders. 2021 February 10th
Not your grandma's tea party. Unless your grandma wuxia's her way around while blasting elemental magic. In that case, I stand corrected.
Talk Of Books & Spells 2021 February 18th
Duty Session 222: Goblins in Mac Anu 2021 February 21st
The sightings of Goblins have raised significantly within Mac Anu. Nobody has figured out the source of the Goblins yet, but the Hunters Guild is sending teams down into its sewers to lower its monster numbers and get an idea where the movements are coming from.

Difficulty:    Easy
Rec. Party:    3+
Rewards:       1
World Rewards: Reduce Goblin Presence in Mac Anu and unlock a plot project.
Duty Session 235: The Mountain Memorial 2021 March 13th
During the time of the Firefly Festival, it is common for people to seek out old memorials in order to pay tribute to those who have passed. However, not all remembrance sights are easy to reach and some have been overrun by monsters over the years. A group of travelers have reached out to the Hunter's Guild, looking for aid from Adventurers in order to trek to a memorial stone seated high in the mountains. It will be a dangerous journey, but they seem willing to brave it in order to honor their ancestors.

OOC: This quest is only available during the Firefly Festival. This quest is largely 'Combat'-concept based.

Difficulty:    Easy
Rec. Party:    3+
Rewards:       1
World Rewards: None
Duty Session 240: Still Coast Pirates 2021 March 19th
After many raids by capable Adventurers, the Bandit camps along the shoreline around the Isle of Beginnings have all but been wiped out. However, the source of the Bandits still remains. A pirate ship has often been spotted along the waterways, taking advantage of the increased trade between the Kingdoms following the Apocalypse.

After a recent plunder of intoxicating beverages, the pirates are in high spirits. It is the perfect time for Adventurers to sneak onboard and investigate the source of the pirate threat. The Hunter's Guild is offering a reward for such intel.

Note: This is a lighthearted investigation and swashbuckling adventure.

Difficulty:    Moderate
Rec. Party:    5+
Rewards:       2
World Rewards: Improve efficiency of trade by waterways
Duty Session 245: Karluin Reclamation - Town 2021 March 25th
Even with the defeat of the fifth floor boss, Karluin is still a monster-infested ruin filled with precarious traps, ancient dangers and just plain old fashioned half-collapsed architecture. Though dilapidated, the goblin settlement in the area is deeply rooted and will need a good deal of effort from intrepid Adventurers to clear out... But it'll all be worth it. Once reclaimed, the fortress of Karluin will be a second or third home for Adventurers making their way up the tower. It's not like they have much choice; the way up is right smack dab in the middle of the old fort, and leaving it to rot will just make getting to the sixth floor that much more difficult.

The long task begins with exterminating monsters still lurking in the castle-town surrounding Karluin's mysterious central keep. Only then can the walls be secured and progress can begin on securing the fortress' heart.

Difficulty:    Medium
Rec. Party:    4+
Rewards:       3
World Rewards: Free Karluin's Ground Level
Castle Eas: The Final Battle 2021 March 26th
As the teams continue to clear out Castle Eas of its Orc plague, the team has finally managed to create a path towards its highest floors where their true foe stands. An Orc Lord with his shaman aides has been preparing ever since the assault began. If they want to clear the castle, he will need to fall. But it will not be easy.
Duty Session 250: For Whom the Bell Gnolls 2021 April 5th
Recently, there has been a shift in the behavior of the gnolls who dwell within the forests close to the newbie leveling areas. They had always been a threat, but it seems as if they have started to change their tactics as a result of Adventurer activity in the area. They no longer strike only at night, meaning that the forests are now a dangerous place, even during the daylight hours. With a number of both Lander and Adventurer deaths attributed to the gnolls, the Hunters Guild has put out a call to thin out their numbers, in the hopes it might return gnoll activity back to normal levels.

Difficulty:    Moderate
Rec. Party:    3+
Rewards:       2
World Rewards: Reduce gnoll activity in new player leveling areas.
Performance Bonus 2021 April 7th
We don't offer stock options. Try some place that makes broth.
Festival: Convoy from Afar 2021 April 16th
As shipments of harvested foods have begun to move throughout Yamato, the Hunter's Guild has commissioned Adventurers to escort the supplies coming from one of the furthest away farms, deep into Ninetails Dominion Lands. However, there are rumors that a powerful beast has been stalking the area. A creature that may have been pushed out of its own territory in recent months.

(OOC: Combat scene featuring HP Bar.)
Pandora's Trojan Gift 2021 April 18th
Where a merchant prince was to be, a plan was crafted.

A gift meant for kings and royalty alike. A box of great treasures and wealth beyond measure.Such a gift for the prince, but the plan goes astray.

Instead the people now must suffer, while the prince stays away. Aware of the deeds planned and whispers on the wind. The people suffer alone with only their cries reaching the skies.

For adventurers must come and put an end to this nightmare, but will they end it in time, before to many suffer?

(( Date subject to change, but hoping for about this day and time ))
Steam Punks 2021 April 24th
Duty Session 272: Obligatory Rat Cellar 2021 May 1st
In each of the starting cities, there are at least a couple of poor merchant landers who have developed mysterious rat problems. This is clearly bad for business! A worried looking Lander stands outside their shop, rubbing their hands together, looking anxious, flagging down any passing Adventurer they can find to help.

Difficulty:    Easy
Rec. Party:    3+
Rewards:       3
World Rewards: None
Duty Session 273: Escort Quest: Artificial Stupidity 2021 May 1st
A Lander stands just at the exit of town with a familiar quest marker being offered. Apparently, they need to travel to a nearby location which requires traversing through rough terrain, filled with monsters. So, they have reached out to brave Adventurers to help guide them on their way!

It's just a simple escort mission. What could go wrong?

Difficulty:    Moderate
Rec. Party:    4+
Rewards:       2
World Rewards: None
Wave Of Calamity: 7 2021 May 3rd
The Seventh Wave of Calamity looms. As the clouds loom over the southern parts of the Fourland Dukedom, over the Rulid Kingdom. With only 42 hours on the timer.

> If you attended FLoor 7's raid, you are unlikely to be able to travel here in time.
Duty Session 277: Spooky Scary Skeletons 2021 May 6th
During the Shadow Festival, the number of dark element monsters and undead seems to increase across the lands of Yamato. In the desert landscape of the Holy Empire Westelande, this is a particular problem, as the harsh desert seems to yield even more of these monsters. The Hunter's Guild has reached out to Adventurers, hoping to quell the numbers of undead before they become a threat to Breg Epona.

OOC: This quest is only available during the Shadow Festival. This quest is largely 'Combat'-concept based.

Difficulty:    Easy
Rec. Party:    3+
Rewards:       1
World Rewards: None
Festival: Monster Race 2021 May 8th
The Quick-Feather Peko Ranch is advertising a promotional Monster Race for the Shadow Festival! Monster Handlers will be able to race their own mounts, or rent one. If you are not a Monster Handler, don't worry. You get to team up with an NPC Monster Handler, who will focus on controlling your ride while you take care of the challenges of the race!

There are also rumors that one of the participants is going to pull a stunt that has been weeks in preparation, something which, if successful, could be a game-changer...

OOC: Classic racing scene. Open to anyone. Adventurers without the 'Handle Monster' skill will temp-NPC an Adventurer who does (your PC Adventurer bet on them, will ride along and take care of the challenges, but the monster itself will be under the control of the NPC). If your Adventurer is a Monster Handler but doesn't have a mount, you will be given a loaner (sorry, you don't get to keep it after the scene). The scene doubles as a personal-mini-plot-conclusion scene for Uta; she will be in the race, but to avoid a conflict of interests, Uta's presence will not affect the final OOC ranking. Rewards will be given out as if Uta wasn't there at all.
Duelist League: Kauchemar vs Michio 2021 May 11th
Mi Castillo Es Su Castillo 2021 May 14th
Duty Session 287: For Whom the Bell Gnolls 2021 May 15th
Recently, there has been a shift in the behavior of the gnolls who dwell within the forests close to the newbie leveling areas. They had always been a threat, but it seems as if they have started to change their tactics as a result of Adventurer activity in the area. They no longer strike only at night, meaning that the forests are now a dangerous place, even during the daylight hours. With a number of both Lander and Adventurer deaths attributed to the gnolls, the Hunters Guild has put out a call to thin out their numbers, in the hopes it might return gnoll activity back to normal levels.

Difficulty:    Moderate
Rec. Party:    3+
Rewards:       2
World Rewards: Reduce gnoll activity in new player leveling areas.
Duty Session 290: Totally Typical Tomb 2021 May 16th
Landers don't leave bodies to bury, but graveyards are still created as a place for them to mourn the departed. For some reason these places are randomly becoming infested with undead. The Hunter's Guild has an open quest available for clearing these infestations.
Wave of Calamity: 8 2021 May 21st
The eight Wave of Calamity looms. As the clouds loom over the Holy Empire Westeland, they seem to focus over an Oasis off in the distance, known for a particular undead presence. With only 40 hours on the timer.

> If you attended Floor 8's raid, you are unlikely to be able to travel here in time.
Duelist's League - Ayame vs Kauchemar 2021 May 23rd
Duty Session 298: Obligatory Rat Cellar 2021 May 27th
In each of the starting cities, there are at least a couple of poor merchant landers who have developed mysterious rat problems. This is clearly bad for business! A worried looking Lander stands outside their shop, rubbing their hands together, looking anxious, flagging down any passing Adventurer they can find to help.

Difficulty:    Easy
Rec. Party:    3+
Rewards:       3
World Rewards: None
Meeting the Landers: Roreil Dawn 2021 May 31st
A private scene for Kauchemar.
Duty Session 314: Is It Wrong to Pick Up Slimes in a Dungeon? 2021 June 12th
There are plenty of places in Alne that seem to have been left abandoned up until recently. The influx of Adventurers and Landers have caused empty areas of the city to become occupied in quick order. As the city is surrounded by water, it is also particularly prone to infestations of slimes. Landers are reporting that they are having trouble getting water into some areas of the city. They are asking for Adventurers who might be brave enough to face the sewers and waterways beneath the city to clear out some of the slimes in order to help get the water flowing again.

Difficulty:    Moderate
Rec. Party:    3+
Rewards:       3
World Rewards: Increases in clean water availability in Alne.
Duty Session 315: Travel with Triffids 2021 June 14th
The Mage's Tower has put out a request through the Hunter's Guild. There is a rare monster migration, a rare subspecies of ambulatory water dwelling Triffids are traveling to their ancestral breeding grounds. These carnivorous plants have become very hard to gather given the Leviathans, their rare components are much in demand. Where they come ashore and where they're traveling to are both known, but the route they take wanders so there may be some trouble locating them in transit.

Difficulty:    Moderate
Rec. Party:    3+
Rewards:       2
World Rewards: Safer routes near Ninetails Dominion.
What Screams May Come 2021 June 14th
Uta is just done with her Strange Mood. What now? Meeting a nightmare seems like the illogical next step.
Making Mount Olympus Out of a Mole Hill 2021 June 18th
Carnival Nights 2021 June 25th
The Carnival of the Night is back again, but this time it seems they are not putting up as large of a festive. No, it seems there are only a few. Some music, some food, and one lone tent.

The tent belong to a woman who can see your possible future by the roll of the dice. Do you care to have your fortune told? Or would you rather see if you can learn more about what this devious crew may be up too?

Come and make your path with the Carnival of the Nighht!

    OOC NOTE:
Going to try to wrap this up before the bigger scene in the evening, so no one feels like they have to make a choice. I also plan to keep this more on the social low-key, while combat 'could' happen, that is not my goal.
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I'd like to ease back into things and see about getting players involved who haven't had a chance yet to fully interact with anything regarding Helena & The Forgotten.

Hope to see you all there!
An average work day 2021 July 4th
Duty Session 324: Travel with Triffids 2021 July 8th
The Mage's Tower has put out a request through the Hunter's Guild. There is a rare monster migration, a rare subspecies of ambulatory water dwelling Triffids are traveling to their ancestral breeding grounds. These carnivorous plants have become very hard to gather given the Leviathans, their rare components are much in demand. Where they come ashore and where they're traveling to are both known, but the route they take wanders so there may be some trouble locating them in transit.

Difficulty:    Moderate
Rec. Party:    3+
Rewards:       2
World Rewards: Safer routes near Ninetails Dominion.
Duelist League - Kauchemar vs Xander 2021 July 8th
Who will win between an armored lizard and a dance dodger? Two different styles of defense, but only one can come out on top!
A New Year - Alne 2021 July 12th
A new year begins for the Adventurers, bringing new stories, and new adventures. Various Alliances have come together to create a party atmosphere within all of Alne. There's people assigned for firework like spells, and various groups are catering massive amounts of food, helped by various Lander organizations.
Duty Session 329: Karluin Reclamation - Labyrinth 2021 July 17th
The goblin stronghold in Karluin Keep has finally been weakened enough to send teams into the underground labyrinth through recently discovered entryways in pursuit of the Goblin King. Unfortunately, the vast maze of tunnels under the fortress-town has proved all but impenetrable to average reconnaissance teams. Elite explorers have been called upon to penetrate the dangerous depths, eliminate threats found within, and track down the source of the goblin infestation once and for all. Unfortunately, it's easier said than done; the depths are home not only to the local goblins, but a number of elemental machines, deadly traps and other hitherto unknown dangers waiting to befall unprepared adventuring parties.

Difficulty:    Hard
Rec. Party:    5+
Rewards:       1
World Rewards: A chance at the Karluin Dungeon Heart.
Duty Session 332: A Distant Voyage 2021 July 21st
A new year has begun, and the way has been opened. Only the bravest of souls seems willing to risk the long journey that may bring them to other lands, beyond.

Stormy seas beacon. Leviathans lurk in the depths. The unknown expanses of the ocean call to those with an adventurous heart. But will they survive to find out what lies beyond the edge of Yamato?

OOC: This +duty requires a minimum of a week of travel. Please plan accordingly around time-sensitive events.

Difficulty:    Moderate
Rec. Party:    5+
Rewards:       1
World Rewards: Access to the 'Land of Dragons'.
Quantum of Nightmares 2021 July 24th
Duty Session 340: A Distant Voyage 2021 August 7th
A new year has begun, and the way has been opened. Only the bravest of souls seems willing to risk the long journey that may bring them to other lands, beyond.

Stormy seas beacon. Leviathans lurk in the depths. The unknown expanses of the ocean call to those with an adventurous heart. But will they survive to find out what lies beyond the edge of Yamato?

OOC: This +duty requires a minimum of a week of travel. Please plan accordingly around time-sensitive events.

Difficulty:    Moderate
Rec. Party:    5+
Rewards:       1
World Rewards: Access to the 'Land of Dragons'.
Think Smart, Think K-auchemart. 2021 August 7th
Threading Water 2021 August 9th
Uta trains to get a solid understanding of liquids
Palace Lands: Ruins of the Ancient 2021 August 10th
The scouting party moves further Westward to a region surrounded by hills and mountains, trying to investigate ruins spotted from the distance.
Duty Session 344: Slime Machine 2021 August 12th
A steel quest has been offered at the Hunter's Guild, to locate a dungeon of slimes along the northeast of Eastal, and to clear it of monsters. There are rumors that the place was the location of an old elemental machine.

Difficulty:    Easy
Rec. Party:    4+
Rewards:       1
World Rewards: Lowered slime presence in Eastal
A Sort of Licensed Troubleshooter 2021 August 14th
Duty Session 346: The Phantom Colosseum 2021 August 20th
In the effort to clear out the colosseum on the phantom atoll, a party is formed and sets out to explore and fight on the island to try to help clear out the monsters there. Due to several monster nests on the island, it is likely to be a difficult fight ahead.

Difficulty:    Moderate
Rec. Party:    4+
Rewards:       4
World Rewards: Victories bring the colosseum one step closer to being cleared of its Sahuagin 'owners' and towards falling into Adventurer hands.
Mind Your Keys and Cues 2021 August 29th
From Yamato With Love 2021 August 29th
Duty Session 351: Shrine of the Dragon King 2021 August 30th
Far from any Root Town, nestled deep in the misty ravines in the southern reaches of the Palace Lands, there is rumored to sleep an ancient altar sacred to the divine spirit, Longwang. Unfortunately, without any local adventurers to cull their numbers, the shrine has been all but overrun by monstrous apes. Now running rampant, the mad monkeys need to be put down to restore some semblance of holiness to the shrine. Perhaps Longwang will award a blessing to those who fight to cleanse this sacred space? But even if he does not, the high-level monsters in the area are sure to drop some pretty substantial loot!

Difficulty:    Moderate
Rec Party:     3+
Rewards:       2
World Rewards: Reduce the danger near Seeker's Landing.
Test Flight Number Two 2021 September 5th
Tournament: Opening Ceremonies 2021 September 6th
A celebration to launch the official beginning of the tournament is being held at Eas. There are promises of music, food, drink, and an aerial display.

(OOC: Social event, all are welcome!)
Tournament: Schneider vs Kauchemar 2021 September 6th
Tournament Battle - Jurou vs Syx 2021 September 9th
Festival: Sweet Tidings Fair 2021 September 10th
During the Bonded Heart Festival, there is often a fair which offers up delicious food, unusual sweets from around Yamato, and the chance to try your luck at a number of small games. It is a time to spend with friends, enjoying each other's company, exchanging gifts, or challenging each other in various tests of skill. (OOC: Non-GMed social scene with a number of small skill test booths for earning prizes.)
Tournament: Kauchemar vs Cyrus 2021 September 16th
Bard vs Alchemist. Two entirely different types of mixing are going to mix it up in the arena.
No Time to Duel 2021 September 18th
Beneath The (Dome Of) Stars 2021 September 19th
Tournament Kauchemar vs Setsuna 2021 September 19th
Kauchemar vs Setsuna, who will win this semi-final fight.
Tournament Finals: Mikage vs Kauchemar 2021 September 27th
It all comes down to this. The final fight of the Journey to the Eas Tournament. In one corner, Mikage the Were Fang Ranger and her companion Rama. In the other, Kauchemar and her alluring and beguiling magical musical status effects.

Observers welcome. Cheering sections encouraged.
A Woman of Many Parts 2021 October 2nd
Do Your Karluin Labyrinth Duty! 2021 October 3rd
Since the loadbearing Karluin dungeon heart has been destroyed, it won't be long before the associated duties collapse and are no longer runnable. So let's get some done for those who still need to!
Closing Ceremonies 2021 October 6th
With a new champion crowned, the Tournament's closing ceremonies will take place near the Village of Eas. This will be a short setup scene and then open social RP for those who wish to continue.
The Debut Duet 2021 October 10th
Placeholder, Merek and Uta will sing together with their music!
Meeting the Adventurers: Eas 2021 October 16th
Some of the members of the Palace Lands come to visit the Yamato region. They've heard of a place named Eas where Landers intermingle with Adventurers in a newly budding region, and have come to understand how this is possible.
Duty Session 373: Karluin Reclamation - Town 2021 October 20th
Even with the defeat of the fifth floor boss, Karluin is still a monster-infested ruin filled with precarious traps, ancient dangers and just plain old fashioned half-collapsed architecture. Though dilapidated, the goblin settlement in the area is deeply rooted and will need a good deal of effort from intrepid Adventurers to clear out... But it'll all be worth it. Once reclaimed, the fortress of Karluin will be a second or third home for Adventurers making their way up the tower. It's not like they have much choice; the way up is right smack dab in the middle of the old fort, and leaving it to rot will just make getting to the sixth floor that much more difficult.

The long task begins with exterminating monsters still lurking in the castle-town surrounding Karluin's mysterious central keep. Only then can the walls be secured and progress can begin on securing the fortress' heart.

Difficulty:    Medium
Rec. Party:    4+
Rewards:       3
World Rewards: Free Karluin's Ground Level
Boom-Boom Festival 2021 October 25th
Unsupervised Spriggans shouldn't be trusted with exploding slimes.
Festival: The Bun-Bun Wave 2021 October 29th
Adventurers have long been eliminating monsters en-masse upon the 'Aincrad Island', allowing the wildlife to prosper. However, as wilflife prospers, so do the BunBuns. And with so many monsters eliminated around the Carmina and Alne region, a large sum of them which have recently gained adulthood move upon Alne in order to sate their hunger.
Duty Session 380: A Clucking Disaster 2021 November 1st
Things have gone very wrong on one of the local farms. With the start of the Bun-Bun Festival, the Clucks have also started to act out. They are causing trouble all around the farm. The owners are looking for capable adventurers who might be able to help them with their big Clucking problem.

OOC: This quest is only available during the Bun-Bun Festival. This quest is a mix of combat and non-combat concepts.

Difficulty:    Easy
Rec. Party:    3+
Rewards:       1
World Rewards: None
Duelist's League - Uta vs Kauchemar 2021 November 5th
Uta continues her tradition of challenging the Tournament rankers, starting with the Semifinalist Nightmare Bard.
Duty Session 381: Reclaim the Peko Fort 2021 November 6th
Through the Hunter's guild the Peko Knights have put in a request for help. It appears that a small but key outpost of the Peko Knight's has fallen to Helena's undead forces. They are seeking a brave band of adventurers to help clear the problem, in exchange the Peko Knight is willing to loan out the outpost to the alliances, once it is clear.

Difficulty:    Easy
Rec. Party:    3+
Rewards:       1
World Rewards: Reduced danger from Helena's undead forces.
A Song of Ice and Cream 2021 November 14th
Uta is just done with her Strange Mood about both preserving and advancing the Landers' musical culture, and Fuka seems to have entered a new one about ice cream.
The clash of these two worlds can lead only to one outcome: the creation of Ice Cream Truck Music!
...or will it? Stay tuned to find out!
Bleeding Heart Graffiti 2021 November 15th
The Elf Only Inn Wait... 2021 November 21st
Erufu is just running her inn unaware of the storm that's comming.
Bye 2021 November 27th
Duty Session 392: Isle of the Terraformers 2021 December 4th
Strange dark creatures have been reported by various members of the Hunter's Guild. These creatures seem to be drawn to the power of the Elements. However, these are no friendly creatures. They have been seen actively trying to do harm to Divine Beasts or other natural sources of Elemental Energy. The Were Fang, Mikage Yurei, has discovered the location which seems to spawn these creatures into the world and brought that information to the Hunter's Guild. Now, the Guild seeks Adventurers willing to delve into unknown Gnomish ruins to reduce the threat of these 'Terraformers'.

Difficulty:    Moderate
Rec. Party:    3+
Rewards:       2
World Rewards: Reduce 'Terraformer' activity. Increase capabilities of the Divine Beasts of Yamato.
Aincrad War Preparations 2021 December 10th
War is looming on the horizon, and Aincrad must be prepared.
Festival: Lights Against the Night 2021 December 12th
The usual revalry that comes along with the Summer Beach Festival seems a little subdued this year. There are no fireworks planned, with most kingdom-aligned mages reserving their mana for more important matters. However, that doesn't stop some people from trying to celebrate. Join them for a twilight evening, watching the sun set over the water and enjoying swimming, food, and comraderie in the brief lull before the storm.

(OOC: Open social scene. Bring your swim clothes. Have some food. Talk and share your worries and plans. Only Light/Limited GM interaction.)
Festival: Siren Song 2021 December 16th
It's the end of everyone's favorite beach-celebrating festival... And something is terribly wrong. Reports of missing persons are piling up in Westelande, all of which seem to be occuring at or near one of the kingdom's coastal parties. Reports all mention hearing a bewitching song in the air, and adventurers sent to investigate have all been reviving at their respective root towns with no memory of what killed them.

It's time to send in the experts.

(OOC Note: Memories may be at risk! But where there is risk, there is a chance for valuable rewards.)
And Shadows All Around 2021 December 17th
Carry On My Wayward Song 2021 December 19th
Ever since discovering that Gwen's strange mood would medically inspect as Resonating with a Song, Uta has been obsessed with finding out more.

A bunch of discoveries later, the time has come for Uta to share her findings with a circle of trusted people. She has been reaching out to friends trained in Song (and/or have researched Strange Moods from a medical standpoint) and are willing to join her open research to crack this mystery.

OOC: contact me to see if Uta would invite you just in case, but if you've interacted with Uta in the past and you're trained in the Song concept (doesn't matter if through class, profession, or Relic), you almost certainly qualify automatically. Prophylaxis is also welcome because of his medical interest in the subject. While the scene is -ICly- restricted, I'm trying to keep it OOCly inclusive of everyone, newbies as well. Contact me (@mail/page/etc.) and we'll try to work out a reason for you to be there!
Duty Session 398: Karluin Reclamation - Keep 2021 December 23rd
With the goblin forces largely cleared out of the bulk of Karluin Castle Town, and without any means of penetrating the fortress' mysterious underground yet, the reclamation effort has now moved towards taking back the main keep at the city's easternmost side. But with the goblins backed into a corner, and their new leader surely commanding the keep's defenses personally, reclaiming the citadel will by no means be a small task. Still, the quest to clear Karluin at the Hunters Guild remains open, with a new list of terms promising salvage rights of the valuable loot hidden away within the castle's ancient coffers.

Difficulty:    Hard
Rec. Party:    5+
Rewards:       4
World Rewards: Progress on freeing Karluin
Fine 2021 December 24th
Duty Session 403: Zombie Jamboree 2021 December 28th
While those who had controlled the undead hordes of Ninetails are now sealed, at least temporarily, there are still many that roam the lands, creating a menace to the people of the Kingdom. Rylen Corvus of Crescent Moon has worked with the Merchant Blades and the Peko Army to commission a Hunter's Guild quest to help thin some of these numbers.

Difficulty:    Moderate
Rec. Party:    3+
Rewards:       2
World Rewards: Reduce the number of roving undead in the Ninetails Dominion.
On This Shore 2021 December 30th
Duty Session 408: Sher Kar Challenge 2022 January 4th
The Holy Empire Westelande has a proud tradition, the Trial of Honor, where young people go into a nest, and those that come out have proven themselves to be stout-hearted and valorous. But recently, something has happened. It seems that somehow, giant ants have colonized Sher Kar - The Sher Kar nesting areas underground, and they are a threat to both Sher Kar - The Sher Kar and the Westelanders as well. So, a hunt has been organized through the Guild to cull these ants, so the ceremony can be held in its accustomed gravity. This is an obsidian-level quest for three or more offered through the Guild, Completion will make the site of Sher Kar - The Sher Kar ritual less dangerous to the Landers who have used it for their coming of age tradition for many years.


Difficulty:    Moderate
Rec. Party:    3+
Rewards:       2
World Rewards: Westeland's gratitude.
Duty Session: Tome Raider 2022 January 8th
An entry point to the library tower on the Tower's fourth floor has finally been found. Kauchemar is leading the initial investigation of the mysteries held within, for both the Hunter's Guild and a personal objective.%(Initial run of a new Duty)
Duty Session 416: A Dark and Stormy Night 2022 January 15th
During the Storm Festival, it is common for Adventurers to gather indoors at a local inn or tavern. Any place to get away from the heavy rains and piercing wind. However, on one such Dark and Stormy Night, a Lander has come inside from the storm, bringing with them an unusual quest. They are tasked to brave the storm and face wind elementals in order to gather some strange alchemical ingredient.

OOC: This quest is only available during the Storm Festival. This quest is largely 'Combat'-concept based, with some minor uses of other concept types.

Difficulty:    Easy
Rec. Party:    3+
Rewards:       1
World Rewards: None
War of Dragons: Carmina Gadelica Port 2022 January 26th
Continueing the trend of assaulting the Eastal and Carmina regions, the Palace Landers assault the Carmina Gadelica Port en-masse.

Usual warning: Memories are at risk.
War of Dragons: Mac Anu - Chaos 2022 February 7th
As a result of some of the Palace Landers having snuck into Mac Anu, chaos suddenly breaks out.

> Warning, high risk of Memory Loss.
Meet the Monster: The Gardener 2022 February 14th
It is hungry.
War of Dragons: Invading Eas 2022 February 19th
The Palace Lands moves upon the largely abandoned town of Eas, in order to secure it for its forces, before it intends to move on to the other Fourland Dukedom locations. Intent on rooting out the Adventurers one area at a time. Will the Adventurers allow them to take a foothold here - after the defeat at Mac Anu?
Duty Session 444: The Phantom Colosseum 2022 March 5th
In the effort to clear out the colosseum on the phantom atoll, a party is formed and sets out to explore and fight on the island to try to help clear out the monsters there. Due to several monster nests on the island, it is likely to be a difficult fight ahead.

Difficulty:    Moderate
Rec. Party:    4+
Rewards:       4
World Rewards: Victories bring the colosseum one step closer to being cleared of its Sahuagin 'owners' and towards falling into Adventurer hands.
Love in Color 2022 March 7th
A Couple of Very Strange Crafters 2022 March 19th
Two very unusual crafters being unusual.
The Song of Steel 2022 March 20th
Miho gets an unexpected customer around closing. That being Kauchemar.
Duty Session 451: The Phantom Colosseum 2022 March 21st
In the effort to clear out the colosseum on the phantom atoll, a party is formed and sets out to explore and fight on the island to try to help clear out the monsters there. Due to several monster nests on the island, it is likely to be a difficult fight ahead.

Difficulty:    Moderate
Rec. Party:    4+
Rewards:       4
World Rewards: Victories bring the colosseum one step closer to being cleared of its Sahuagin 'owners' and towards falling into Adventurer hands.
Deep Breaths 2022 March 25th
Reunion: Of Plants & Ducks 2022 April 1st
Members of Plant Hwyaden gather in their workshop to plot world domination - or maybe eat snacks and chat. Regardless of which it is the world should definitely tremble in fear!

This is a scene for members of the guild Plant Hwyaden.
Duty Session 457: Obligatory Rat Maze 2022 April 2nd
It has been a year of Adventurers delving into the underground of various cities across Yamato, seeking to eliminate the rat infestation that has caused so many shopkeepers trouble. After all this time, something finally seems to have changed. The shopkeeper's dialogue has changed, explaining that while repairing their cellars, they found a passageway into a deeper part of the underground. Since then, rats have been finding their way up through the previously sealed passage.

Now, they are seeking brave Adventurers who are willing to, once again, explore the tunnels beneath the city, in order to seek out this new source of rats.



Difficulty:    Easy
Rec. Party:    3+
Rewards:       3
World Rewards: None
Duty Session 459: The Phantom Colosseum 2022 April 3rd
In the effort to clear out the colosseum on the phantom atoll, a party is formed and sets out to explore and fight on the island to try to help clear out the monsters there. Due to several monster nests on the island, it is likely to be a difficult fight ahead.

Difficulty:    Moderate
Rec. Party:    4+
Rewards:       4
World Rewards: Victories bring the colosseum one step closer to being cleared of its Sahuagin 'owners' and towards falling into Adventurer hands.
War of Dragons: Breg Epona 2022 April 8th
The various Adventurers enter into the depths of Breg Epona, guided by one of the Landers, in an attempt to try and find the 'Old Man' of Breg Epona. A rather arduous task that has taken many days to arrange so far due to the sensitive nature of what lies in the underbelly of a Root Town.

This is aimed mainly at Olympus Alliance, as they are investigating this Root Town, but there's open spots for people who can't make the other events.
Curtain Call 2022 April 13th
Duelist League: Kauchemar vs. Uta 2022 April 15th
Something something beat, something something the dead, something something horse.
Piracy! 2022 April 18th


Baroness Wake of the Olympus Alliance has put out a call to her fellow adventurers. With her rebel Lander forces providing ships and pilots, she's bringing the adventurer power. Setting course for adventure, she's aiming to capture a few merchant ships from the Palace Lands. They are softer targets than the military vessels, but who knows what surprises the enemy might have in store? BYOP, BYOR
Divinity & Ducks 2022 April 25th
SpritesHero aka Bob has an open invitation to meet with Seliana at the Plant Hwyaden HQ to continue conversation of powers only partially known.
Last Light's Fall 2022 April 29th
Reviving an old Eas custom, Baroness Wake will host a special celebration prior to the Shadow Festival. There will be music, dancing, and... there are whispers about spectacular desserts being prepared. All are welcome for social RP and hopefully some multi-Alliance scheming related to the war.
Old Things Are New Again 2022 May 2nd
Duty Session 478: Haunted House On Ninetail Hill 2022 May 6th
An Obsidian level quest has been posted at the Hunters Guild in the Ninetails Dominion. A rather eccentric Monster Handler Lander named Rionnag Taisbeanadh, the owner of a rather sizable mansion a few miles out from Dun Loireag, was attempting to create a haunted house. But the problem is that it has gotten a 'bit too haunted' for his liking, and he has requested Adventurers to please go through his house to minimize the amount of monsters in his house without making a mess of the place.

Difficulty:    Average
Rec. Party:    4+
Rewards:       1
World Impact: A safe Haunted House!
Festival: Monster Race 2022 May 8th
Last year, the Quick-Feather Peko Ranch organized a Monster Race to promote its services. This year the ranch has been evacuated. Somehow, the Monster Race seems to have been organized again.

Who did it? Is it still an official endeavour of the Quick-Feather Peko Ranch? Did someone else do it? Is this a mere event for the sake of entertainment, or is there a more sinister plot being hatched to the detriment of our Yamato Aventurers and their allies, the Uncrowned? Come and find out!

(Spoiler alert -- it's a mere event for the sake of entertainment)

The event will work pretty much like a Peko Race, with the IC difference that people will be riding monsters instead of pekos. Characters who do not have the Handle Monster concept themselves will ride alongside an NPC Monster Handler who will control the monster, while the PC Adventurers take care of the challenges. People who do not have a monster ride can borrow one for the duration of the race. Show off your monster ride if you have one, and make up your own temporary one if you don't!

The concepts to be rolled will be: Law, Etiquette, Evasion, Handle Monster, Magical.
Momma Said Knock You Out 2022 May 11th
Duelist League: Haru vs Kauchemar 2022 May 15th
Duelist League, still League-ing, still Dueling. As part of Haru's Dark training, he puts it to the test with the Nightmare herself, Kau! Stationed as an open entertainment event in Carmina, watch as sick beats are dropped and dazling Artifacts shine bright like a diamond.
Duty Session 494: No Game Gnoll Life 2022 May 29th
The Gnolls of the Isle of Beginnings have become increasingly hostile since the Apocalypse. At last, through the investigations of intrepid Adventurers, the source of this change in the monstrous creatures has been discovered. The Gnolls appear to be trying to summon a demon entity known as Yeenagi. The Adventurers must face off against the strongest of the Gnoll Generals to secure the place of the summoning and stop the Gnolls from unleashing this terror upon the world.

Difficulty:    High
Rec. Party:    5+
Notes: Failing this +duty has non-death character consequences.
Rewards:       3
World Rewards: Gain items needed to unlock the final boss battle against Yeenagi the Demon Gnoll.
The Gardener 2: The Golem Garden 2022 June 2nd
Now that they've had time to begin preparing for the proper battle, it's time to go back and revisit the Gnome Garden. Having managed to get clippings of the Wineberry Brambles, a party is built to go back on the search for the Withering Rose, the beautiful base for the Witherless Rose.
The Doctor is In 2022 June 5th
Duty Session 499: Obligatory Rat Maze 2022 June 12th
It has been a year of Adventurers delving into the underground of various cities across Yamato, seeking to eliminate the rat infestation that has caused so many shopkeepers trouble. After all this time, something finally seems to have changed. The shopkeeper's dialogue has changed, explaining that while repairing their cellars, they found a passageway into a deeper part of the underground. Since then, rats have been finding their way up through the previously sealed passage.

Now, they are seeking brave Adventurers who are willing to, once again, explore the tunnels beneath the city, in order to seek out this new source of rats.



Difficulty:    Easy
Rec. Party:    3+
Rewards:       3
World Rewards: None
Eas Regrouping 2022 June 26th
Duty Session 503: Fireball Solves Everything 2022 June 26th
Scattered throughout the forests of Eastal, a number of structures which are believed to have been used for religious rituals in honor to The Burning Goddess lie abandoned. It is said that some of them still contain Igneous Stones, specially crafted rocks used to stabilize and control flames. The secret of their manufacture has been lost to time, and scholars all over Yamato are willing to pay well for some samples to study in the hope to re-discover how they were made. As usual, the encountered challenges will require a variety of skills and ability to be overcome, but due to the special attunement of these structures with the element of Fire, the cooldown time for flame-related Artes is reduced dramatically, thus making this mission a favorite of people who specialize in this style of combat.

Difficulty:    Easy
Rec. Party:    3+
Rewards:       1
World Rewards: Prove once and forever that Fire is superior.
War of Dragons - Mac Anu I 2022 July 9th
The armies of Yamato mobilize, focused on Mac Anu. They need a way into the city, but to do so, they need to break through one of the many barricades leading into the city. This is the first assault, as the Navy of Yamato mobilizes towards the Root Town.
Absolutely Drive You Wild 2022 July 11th
A New Year II - Alne 2022 July 11th
With the war looming over the Yamato region, people still collect together within Alne in order to celebrate the New Year. A celebration considered almost bittersweet, as it does not just celebrate the coming of a new year, but also the two years since the Adventurers were trapped into the world of Alne. With the first, came the Cursed Wave. With the second, came the release of the 'Quarantine' that brought them to the Palace Lands. What could a third New Year hold for them? Has the New Year become naught but a bad omen?
A Pirate's Life For Me 2022 July 12th
Kaydon has been contracted by one of the leaders of Fourlands Dukedom to lead an assault on a pirate lair and recruits some fellow adventurers to help him out.
Bound to Joy 2022 July 15th
War of Dragons - Mac Anu II - Preparations 2022 July 30th
People do preparations for the war at Mac Anu - with the Wave known to be arriving the day after.
War of Dragons - Mac Anu II - Wave 11 2022 July 31st
The operation starts! The Wave has hit Mac Anu, and the Adventurers rush to try and use this moment to get beneath the city and free the Kunie from their hold. But assuredly, they will not so easily prevail.
Swarm Get Some 2022 August 14th
There's a shadow swarm monster lurking in the Eastal forests. Kauchemar might be able to fend off its voracious attacks but she's going to need help taking it down.
A Knight to Remember 2022 August 26th
Soujiro spotted a named mob! As part of his martial training, the samurai is tackling a ghost-knight from his Tea Party days on the sandy second floor of Aincrad. Join in on the melee and enjoy complimentary tea afterwards.
Do Not Eye A Bat 2022 August 29th
EEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE

Sorry, can't hear you over the screeching noise of the boss bat monster that Haru and Uta are going to fight in this scene.

Join their party, help them, have fun!

(DM Style BossFight with no HP Bar and gimmick mechanics)
Dreams Of A Thousand Bandits: Part 2 2022 September 18th
On the last adventure, a group of adventurers managed to capture one of the bandits. He was taken to a near by village and held their not only to pay for his actions, but to be softened up for his eventual questioning.

The plan was to get this bandit to talk about where their hideout was.

What they didn't know was the bandits might have plans of their own....
Dreams Of A Thousand Bandits: Part 3 2022 October 2nd
The adventurers have now kept two bandits within a small town, in an attempt to figure out where the bandit hideout was. The woman gave them a warning that a wreckoning would come and it seems that day has come.

Defend the village and at last discover where the bandits are coming from by the tracks they leave in the sands.
Heavy Metal Fund Raiser 2022 October 16th
Paint in Numbers 2022 October 30th
Wedding Bells 2022 October 31st
It's been a long time in the coming, but it is finally happening! The invitations have been sent, preparations are underway. Wake is finally getting married.
Duty Session 525: The Deadly Caves Of Toxic Death! 2022 November 11th
The discovery: a long-forgotten system of caves packed with venomous monsters. The mission: the Hunters' Guild rewards killing or capturing the deadly creatures which lurk within. The rumor: it is said that the place is home to unusual monsters, and where there are unusual monsters, there are unusual drops?

Difficulty:    Easy/Moderate (depending on branch)
Rec Party:     3+
Rewards:       2
World Rewards: Reduce venomous monster activity in Westelande.
Dream Of A Thousand Bandits - Finale 2022 November 27th
It is time to end the bandit threat by going into the bandits own den. How are these adventurers getting in to end the bandit king? Simple! By disguising themselves as the bandits, bringing back his 'queen', and putting an end to this group once and for all.

They know the location, they have a key thanks to a captive, now they just need to finish what has started.

It's going to be a battle event. Come one and come all!
Duty Session 534: Tomb of the Lost Emperor 2022 December 5th
A tomb awaits in a forgotten corner of the Palace Lands, which has relics of the past that could be very useful to recover. It's also rumored the tomb has fearsome guardians in the form of an undying army forged from the very bones of the world. What awaits those daring enough to delve into these depths?

Difficulty:    Medium
Rec. Party:    4+
Rewards:       1
World Rewards: Clear out threats in the Palace Lands.
A Wind from the West 2022 December 13th
An Elf and a Horse 2023 January 8th
They go to talk music and more...
Completely Expected Beach Party 2023 January 13th
Duty Session 557: Sher Kar Challenge 2023 January 28th
The Holy Empire Westelande has a proud tradition, the Trial of Honor, where young people go into a nest, and those that come out have proven themselves to be stout-hearted and valorous. But recently, something has happened. It seems that somehow, giant ants have colonized Sher Kar - The Sher Kar nesting areas underground, and they are a threat to both Sher Kar - The Sher Kar and the Westelanders as well. So, a hunt has been organized through the Guild to cull these ants, so the ceremony can be held in its accustomed gravity. This is an obsidian-level quest for three or more offered through the Guild, Completion will make the site of Sher Kar - The Sher Kar ritual less dangerous to the Landers who have used it for their coming of age tradition for many years.


Difficulty:    Moderate
Rec. Party:    3+
Rewards:       2
World Rewards: Westeland's gratitude.
Duty Session 558: Slime Machine 2023 January 29th
A steel quest has been offered at the Hunter's Guild, to locate a dungeon of slimes along the northeast of Eastal, and to clear it of monsters. There are rumors that the place was the location of an old elemental machine.

Difficulty:    Easy
Rec. Party:    4+
Rewards:       1
World Rewards: Lowered slime presence in Eastal
Darkness Roiling In 2023 February 5th
As part of her training in Dark magic and Nightmare power Kauchemar leads a party after a nasty shadowy fiend.
Duelist League: Kauchemar vs Uta 2023 February 13th
Horse vs Nurse. Come and spectate! Or throw peanuts.

We like peanuts.

Mmm. Peanut. *cronch*
Duty Session 576: The Doodie 2023 March 4th
The Hunter's Guild has called for an exploration of the Alne Sewers. There are reports of various vermin emerging from the depths in unxpected ways! Pack your waders, hip boots, or a hazmat suit.

Difficulty:    Easy
Rec. Party:    3+
Rewards:       2
Duty Session 581: The Secret of the Maidensong Isle 2023 March 12th
Following the discovery of a hidden dungeon through the efforts of one Uta, an exploration-style dungeon that seems to be lacking in monsters has opened. A hidden reward lies deep within the dungeon.

Difficulty:    Moderate
Rec. Party: 4+
Rewards:       1
Duty Session 582: Threat to the Harvest 2023 March 15th
During the Harvest Festival, there are many who take to the fields to bring in the summer crops. However, there are also those who would like to claim those bountiful harvests for themselves. The Hunter's Guild has hired Adventurers to protect those Landers who have been tasked with working the fields. It sounds like a boring, simple task, but they wouldn't spend the money hiring defenders if there weren't real dangers looming.

OOC: This quest is only available during the Harvest Festival. This quest is largely 'Combat'-concept based.

Difficulty:    Easy
Rec. Party:    3+
Rewards:       1
World Rewards: None
Tournament: Kauchemar vs Haru 2023 April 4th
Get your edgy finger snaps ready for the duel of Darkness as resident nightmare Kauchemar Tenebrae faces off against resident chuuni Haru Nox. Bring your flash light for the night time rave and battle entertainment.
Nightmare Returns to the Palace Lands 2023 April 14th
Kauchemar returns to the Palace Lands and has a conversation with Rylen, who is currently helping to offload supplies.
Duty Session 600: Crystal Lake 2023 April 15th
The Eas Lake has reported increased activity from nearby Sahuagin. The Hunter's Guild has issued a quest for Steel Hunters to pacify the monsters and investigate the source of their agitation.

Difficulty:    Medium
Rec. Party:    3+
Rewards:       4
World Rewards: Reduced monster activity in the Eas water regions
War of Dragons 2: Act of Rebellion - Dark - 3 2023 April 16th
This is an Dark (team) event in the Act of Rebellion line. Each session of Act of Rebellion, players choose one of the following 6 actions in order to resolve the War of Dragons plot. When attending, come with a vote on one of the following items:

1) Improve Camp Black
2) Improve Camp White
3) Improve Camp Wrath
4) Engage with Rosenheim Kingdom
5) Engage with Thor Kingdom
6) Engage with Kallamore Kingdom

Notes:
> Each action will create a chance to improve the state of the Palace Lands. Each will have a long term effect within the conflict.
> Each action will stop the next Light & Dark event in the Act of Rebellion line from chosing that option next.
> At the end of each month, there will be a retaliation event from the Palace Lands.
> Attendance to a Dark team event excludes that character from showing up at the next Light event and vice-versa.
> Take note of this event time, as it's intended to ease EU time attendance.
Crownless Cup Closing Ceremonies 2023 May 4th
As the Crownless Cup comes to an end, we are reminded of the Civil War that rages on in the Palace Lands. We will recognize those who fought in the Cup as we will recognize those who currently fight in the Palace Lands.
Duty Session 617: The Show Must Go On 2023 May 5th
The great concert hall of Eas has hired adventurers to ensure the production (Autumn Petals) goes off without a hitch. According to the posting, it is simple security work. No theater experience needed. While little trouble is expected, the key pledge for any who would take the job is that the production must not fail, no matter what!

In this first-of-its-kind duty, three players (ideal size) will take on persistent roles in a musical and, along with a supportive cast (for additional players or NPCs), bring to life a classic tale of love that breaks all boundaries. So, hitch a ride to Eas and get to the Grand Theater because THE SHOW MUST GO ON!


OOC: This duty is best done with an active and highly responsive group, as what others do each round and some OOC ideating is likely to lead to greater enjoyment for all (and sometimes required!)

Difficulty:    Moderate
Rec. Party:    3+
Rewards:       2
Duty Session 619: Spooky Scary Skeletons 2023 May 14th
During the Shadow Festival, the number of dark element monsters and undead seems to increase across the lands of Yamato. In the desert landscape of the Holy Empire Westelande, this is a particular problem, as the harsh desert seems to yield even more of these monsters. The Hunter's Guild has reached out to Adventurers, hoping to quell the numbers of undead before they become a threat to Breg Epona.

OOC: This quest is only available during the Shadow Festival. This quest is largely 'Combat'-concept based.

Difficulty:    Easy
Rec. Party:    3+
Rewards:       1
World Rewards: None
Quantum of Silence 2023 May 19th
A party of adventurers is sent on a mission through difficult territory to the remote northeastern corner of the Ninetails Dominion. They have been tasked with determining why the village of Sunnydale failed to deliver its crops to market this year.
Heart of the Dragon('s Eye) 2023 May 21st
Haru leads a small group of Adventurers to locate and destroy the dungeon heart of Dragon's Eye so the lands can be safe for future expansion.
Today at Eas 2023 June 17th
Duty Session 568: Goblins are Forever 2023 July 1st
The Hunter's guild has gotten word from the temple of law that the Goblin Queen from Karluin is attempting to reform their army near the Great Tree of Lios. The Hunter's guild has set up a staging area near to where the goblin's have taken up residence. The adventurers

Difficulty:    Hard
Rec. Party:    3+
Rewards:       2
World Rewards: Reduce Goblin Queen's army in preparation for the final attack.
Things you see at Eas 2023 July 14th