Merek

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Merek Black

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Race / Human

Blademaster / Sorcerer

Magic Knight

Merek is a friendly person from the Guild of Grandeur, working to keep people safe, and to assist in the Merchant world of economy. Traveling a lot, the guys tries to make friends while he works as a merchant, as well as an alchemist in Westlande. He's known for wanting to do all he can to assist people in the New World which they are all brought into.

"I would like a street lantern for all cities of the world." - Merek Black

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Additional Information

Alliance: New World Alliance
Kingdom: The Realm of Uruk
Skills: Cooking, Roleplay, Alchemy, Magical, Merchant, Negotiation, Mapmaking.


Scenes

Name Date Summary
Starting in Root Town 2020 July 11th
A peaceful gathering, in a normal game day.
Apocalypse I-a - Apocalypse Now 2020 July 12th
10...       9...         8...

The old year is coming to an end. Some players are gathered in the various Kingdom squares. There are no guilds here. Only people celebrating the coming of a new year. Comraderie.

7...        6...         5...

The excitement rises with each number subtracted. People hold eachother by the shoulders, smiling up at the enormous letters displayed in the skies by the administration. Other people are at various New Year events. A group of Grunty Races try to make it over the finish line in time to win their prize!

4...        3...         2...

The visual display grows dim for a moment. A little flicker. And then... a sound.

A single tone.

1...        

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As all realize they are in their Kingdom of origin, gathered throughout the city...

As something is happening in the skies.
The Morning After 2020 July 12th
A bunch of Adventurers wake up in the early morning, after they just got stranded in this world.
Duty Session 10: Gnoll it All 2020 July 13th
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.
The First Respawn 2020 July 15th
The first PC death, appearing at the Church in Carmina Gadelica, the Town of Beginnings. There might be curiosity? Information to gather? What happens after death? So many questions and more.
Duty Session 16: Gnoll it All 2020 July 15th
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.
Apocalypse IV - Rescue 2020 July 19th
With some of the people of Ezzo already getting off of Ezzo, thanks to the hurried preparations of various Adventurers, more money is being put towards getting even more off of the island. But with the constant movement of ships, people have started to draw attention from things that lurk Beneath the Waters...
Ghosts of Alne 2020 July 22nd
Silent apparitions stalk the streets of Alne. Ghostly phenomena are whispered of but rarely verified. In the dead quiet of the city spread beneath Aincrad Tower, food appears on tables without a hand to serve them. Sounds echo strangely while light flickers in the heart of empty buildings.

There is a story to be told here.

Interested parties are invited to investigate the southern reaches of the City of Ash for a chance to glimpse the mystery running throughout, while Nureha and her hand-picked scouts have a secondary purpose to their searching, running along the rooftops and slipping through the alleyways as they search the vast abandoned reaches for a place to call home.

OOC Note: Hello, folks! This will most likely be a Spooky Investigation and Random Poking things scene. Everyone is invited as Plant Hwyaden cruises Totally Not Silent Hill for a place to bed down for the night (hopefully with softer beds than the inn. Those things are giving me a crick in the neck.)

To Adventure!
Combat Training 2020 July 24th
With so many inexperienced players now getting involved with the Scale Emblem Alliance they are organizing regular combat drills to help train their recruits. They have also opened this training up to players outside of the alliance as show of good faith and to help players adjust to their current situation.

OOC: Players will be paired off against each other for 1v1 card combat. There will be OOC tutorial information for any players that request it.
Lost Thoughts I: Resurrected 2020 August 1st
Twenty four hours. Twenty four hours have passed since the death of the Adventurer's husband in Alne. The counter has passed down, even with its disfigured and bugged looking display...

Until finally, they resurrect at the Temple in the City of Beginnings. His wife waiting for him.

The man looks confused as she hugs him, pressing at her shoulders, pushing her away.

"Who are you?"
Pet Quest 2020 September 4th
Gwen has been looking into the mysterious Bard that keeps showing in the Rat Cellar, and to her surprise, she's discovered a few things about her. Which is making her try to befriend the poor girl. However, given she keeps seeking out companions? She's resolved to get the poor lady a pet. However, she's going to need some help in locating a suitable creature and taming it. Gwen's put out a call for some help with this what could go wrong?

4 PM PST 7 PM EST all welcome.

(OOC Questions? Comments contact me! I'm also willing to move the scene depending on intrest.)
Climb: The Floor 2 Boss 2020 September 6th
Adventurers are looking a lot more confident, having beaten the first floor boss. It'd been different, so they're prepared to send more people in this time. No doubt, this is going to be easier than the first time! So goes the theory.

The Scale Emblem Alliance once again leads the charge into another Boss Room, crossing the desert, expecting to battle Asterius the Taurus King; an enormous armored humanoid taurus.
Girl out of the Dojo II 2020 September 7th
In which Wist again tries to get all eight thousand cuts in one day and is likely interupted by people who aren't obsessive gym rats.
Weeding Out Hamelin 2020 September 12th
A mistake a made.

She might have been on the run from Hamelin, Reika still kept tabs on them, and did regular reconnaissance to get the information on the next raids, where they would sacrifice countless new players to pad their own EXP and loot, without giving much back.

The mistake was getting caught during so. And she was placed in confinement, and then put to the grinder in the next raid.

Fortunately, she had time to drop the information to someone before this latest visit to the Hamelin HQ. Will there be adventurers up to the rescue, and for an open confrontation with the rogue guild?
Between Events 2020 September 13th
Wave of Calamity: 2 2020 September 13th
The second Wave of Calamity has appeared upon the land of the Holy Empire Westelande. Well away from its main holdings, the army isn't mobilizing any significant force at this time - but they are paying Adventurers through the Hunters Guild to investigate what is going on - on the horizon.

The skies grow dark. The clouds churn. It's coming.
Tournament - Signup Open 2020 September 14th
+scene/schedule Sep 13 16:30/Tournament - Signup Open=The Scale Emblem Alliance is hosting a tournament that will take place in Breg Epona at the Dragon Palace Arena - The Grand Balancing of the Scales. The tournament will be open to everyone. The week long signup period has begun and can be done at Hunters Guildhalls in the Root Towns of every kingdom.

The SEA HQ in Alne is a busy place and another location that individuals can come to signup for the tournament. In addition to the signup, the distribution of posters and advertisements continues along with various members working out final details and plans for the upcoming tournament.

((OOC: This is also the OOC Signup to become an MC for the upcoming tournament! Want to have some fun commentating other people's matches for an audience? This is your chance!))

((OOC: You don't need to participate in this scene to sign up for the tournament. Check full tournament details with +bbread Public/Scene Announcements/3))
The Magic Knights 2020 September 16th
Merek invites BlackRose and by extension Miyako to Fort Ouph, the place where he meets up to talk about the new world.
Dressed for Distress 2020 September 16th
IN WHICH Uta, having all-but-totalled her main uniform, finally gets herself a spare, thus discovering the insanity that Generic Starting Outfits are. Everyone else is smarter and asks for armor instead.
Hunter's Guild Contracts 2020 September 16th
Merek looks for a few contracts to work on!
Meeting the Tester 2020 September 16th
Mikage has a conversation with the 'infamous' CC Corp tester, and they share a few thoughts on the game and their new life.
Duty Session 99: Obligatory Rat Cellar 2020 September 19th
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
Tournament - Opening Ceremonies 2020 September 21st
The Opening Ceremonies for the Grand Balancing of the Scales Tournament will be taking place within the Dragon Palace Arena!

((OOC: This is planned to be a short scene for the ceremonies around the start of the tournament. Note that OOC the tournament will have already started, so it is possible for people to schedule matches earlier in the day. This will be a social scene and is not required to be attended by participants of the tournament.))
Tournament: Merek vs Wynfei 2020 September 26th
Merek fights Wynfei with Wisteria as an EmCee.
Field Quest: Misty Ruins Finale: All Hail The King 2020 September 27th
The adventurers have come to this place once more. The princess is in a crystal and locked away. The king of the lands is fully twisted by the taint.

The kingdom is crumbling into oblivion.

This is the final battle to set these people free...

... And open a new chapter to the story.

Prepare for battle Adventurers, for on this day, you fight the Tainted King.

(( Cards required, not decks. Open to all who can make it. This will be a straight up boss fight with defense and attack rolls. I might just fully GM this one, so no Xander (possibly). When this is done, a new adventure will open up, but those details will be explained at the end! ))
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
Sand Dune Peko Race 2020 September 29th
As part of the Spring Equinox festivities, the Holy Empire will be sponsoring a Peko Race across the sands. Many people are recruiting Adventurers willing to ride for them, knowing that a race in the desert can be quite dangerous. Will you face the heat of the dunes and possibly ride to glory?

(OOC: Players do not need to own a Peko to participate. One will be provided ICly. Card+Concept based rolls will be used.

Players may choose the 'special quality' of their Peko. This may be Physical, Magical, Animal Handling, Shield, or Evasion. The Peko will offer a bonus to to one of these rolls.)
The Harth Fire 2020 September 30th
Duty Session 103: Obligatory Rat Cellar 2020 September 30th
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
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'.
Duty Session 105: Escort Quest: Artificial Stupidity 2020 October 5th
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
Potion Poison Play 2020 October 5th
Duel of the Curse Sword 2020 October 6th
Shaskur faces off against Merek
Hunters & Books 2020 October 9th
Building Alchemy 2020 October 11th
Merek works on the purchase and building of the personal alchemy shop which he will be buying in the Carmina Gadelica!
Field Quest: Trouble On The Farm 2020 October 11th
A local small farm village is having some trouble. Their livestock has been getting killed off at night and no matter what they do, they can't seem to catch the predator who is doing it!

So the farmers have got together their coin and have sent out a request to any adventurers who are willing to help. After all, if anyone can solve what is killing their livestock. It would be adventurers!

(( Make sure to have cards ready, cause here we go again on another duty-like crazy adventure! ))
Combat: They Came From The Mist 2020 October 13th
Fishermen and Hunters, rest by the sea. No concern do they have, no concern should there be. Though from the mist, growls do they hear.

For soon the Fishermen and Hunters fear they will be no more.

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Calling Adventurers to arms! Come save some Landers from a dreaded horde of undead! Bring your axes, bows, swords, magics, and whatever else you can find.

There is some undead to crush!

    [REMINDER]
This scene will be a combat scene. It will be using concept rolls vs the undead horde. There will be an HP Bar present to track everyone's health, along with the horde.

Any questions, do feel free to ask.
The Gardening 2020 October 15th
Merek is finding a few materials that he will use with gardening.
Duty Session 106: Still Water Bandits 2020 October 15th
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
New World Meeting: Advance 2020 October 17th
A few of the big names in the New World Alliance are being called to join a meeting in Breg Epona. The agenda is being kept on the downlow at the moment.

OOC: New World Alliance event, social and on the smaller side. Come meet your Alliance Leaders.
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!
+Duty: Ezzo Rescue 2020 October 22nd
There is a last push to get the remaining refugees off of the Ezzo continent. The Landers are looking for Adventurers willing to help with the perilous sea voyage.

OOC: Max Party size 6 (GM Included)
Duty Session 110: Spinner's End 2020 October 22nd
The Landers in the Town of Beginnings seem to have a never ending string of trouble that comes their way. A few of the local Lander blacksmiths have complained that they are struggling to get the raw ore that they need. Apparently, the nearby mines have been overwhelmed with beasts and monsters, making it hard for the miners to continue their excavation efforts. It blips as an optional side-quest with a reward of improving the available resources in the Town of Beginnings.

Difficulty:    Moderate
Rec. Party:    3+
Rewards:       2
World Rewards: Increases in mining efficiency in Town of Beginnings.
Peko Ranch Grand Opening 2020 October 23rd
The Quick-Feather Peko Ranch is having their grand opening. Tour the grounds, meet some of the pekos for sale, take a ride around the practice track, or simply mooch free food and drink that will be on offer.

Scene type: Casual/Social
The Search Must Go On 2020 October 24th
+Duty: Spinner's End 2020 October 24th
A team is being organized to help clear Spinner's End. With players starting to reach high enough levels to unlock new content in the dungeon, it seems a good time to encourage others to get a dungeon clear.

OOC: Max party size: 6 (GM Included)
Climb: The Floor 3 Boss 2020 October 25th
Departing from Zumfit with advice from the Elders, Scale Emblem continues on their coarse to get out of this world and try to get home. With their people well over the level of the 3rd floor by now, they intend to push straight through and bum-rush the boss with extra forces, holding the information they need to take down Nerius the Evil Treant.
Uta Furore and The Emporium of Elixirs 2020 October 26th
IN WHICH Uta visits Merek's newly opened shop.
Bun-Bun Race 2020 October 27th
From around Yamato, Adventurers and Landers have gathered together their best and brightest racing bun-buns. Adorable and cute, they will be sent through an obstacle course, with the winner gaining fame and renown.

OOC: If you attended the peko race, this will be very similar. You pick a special concept for your bun-bun to be 'good' at, choos two cards to aid your bun-bun, then roll to encourage and guide your bun-bun throughout the race!

Concepts: Handle Animal, Tracking, Evasion, Searching, Song
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.
Caerbannog Hunt 2020 October 30th
It's the Bun Bun festival, and how can a WereFang Caerbannog not get involved? However it is Wisteria and she's still hunting for odd things and rare drops to help get everyone home. Critters are dropping eggs durring the Bun Bun festival and so she's off to hunt her progenetor monster. It's a Caerbannog hunt! She has an idea where to find one, she'll need brave adventurers to help her get these eggs, the Caerbannog isn't known to go down easy after all.

    OOC: Join me for a dangerous mission to fight the Caerbannog. Who doesn't want to meet the bun that spawned a Wisteria?
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
Boss Potion Assist 2020 October 31st
Merek assists with the potions required for the next floor boss, while he makes a few potions.
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.
Wave of Calamity: 3 and 4 2020 November 3rd
The third Wave of Calamity hits, right as the Fourth Boss is defeated, leading to some unusual results in the midst of the Eastal Free League teritory.

The Eastal Free League has deployed significant forces - and the New World Alliance has launched a sizable strike force to deal with the situation, due to how close the Wave is to their new base of Shibuya.

Usual Boss Battle rules! Minor Memories are at risk for people who stay past their HP danger zone.

The skies grow dark. The clouds churn. It's coming.

OOC: If you were at the Floor 4 Boss battle, you can not attend this event.
Burning Wake of Calamity 2020 November 4th
Along A Copper Path 2020 November 6th
The Copperpath Mines located near the city of Alne is one of the few copper-bearing mines in the region, and thus both contested as a matter of course and, due to the terrible state of local infrastructure, filled with monsters and bandits and suchlike.

That's never stopped any Adventurer once in their life.

Come for the bosses that are actually just elaborate plunger pressing minigames, stay for the friends we made along the way. Aimed towards Olympus Alliance adjacent people, but all Friends of Plant Duck are welcome. May be capped if hell freezes over/mood explodes.
The Watcher Watches 2020 November 8th
The March Of The Forgotten 2020 November 8th
Armored Skeletons march across the fields. They have wrecked havoc on the supply lines. Taking people to the unknown, as their forces continue to move.

They do not sleep. They do not stop. They march ever closer to the port.

It up to the adventurers to draw a line and stop the march of the skeleton knights. To send them back to their graves or at least to wince they came...
On The Night 2020 November 9th
Merek meets up with Tenko to have a meal and to talk about the world.
Rise For Your Master 2020 November 9th
For Your Eyes Only 2020 November 11th
Bibilan Dungeon 2020 November 12th ), it will be a very exploration/combat-heavy scene with minimal traps as complications. If I get enough players to join, there will be possible card rewards as well!
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.
NW: Bashing The Undead 2020 November 14th
New World Alliance have gathered up to head north in the Ninetails Dominion to see about making sure the path up that way is clear and remains clear.

However, this do not go as they have planned...

(( New World Alliance Scene. If you are not NWA, but like to take part, reach out to Giganpor to get his OK. ))
Yuugenerated 2020 November 15th
Jazz returns from her latest sea voyage to the newly finished port at Shibuya.
Duty Session 130: Spinner's Deep 2020 November 17th
After the efforts of many Adventurers to finally clear out the creatures from within the mines on the Isle of Beginnings, the Landers are finally able to return to their work. However, the first miners have reported an unusual room within the first levels of the mine.

The room seems to be the source of the previous infestation, but now shows a strange glowing arcane circle that refuses to allow them to pass. The Landers have reached out to the Hunter's Guild, seeking capable Adventurers to find out what lies beyond this strange device.

What is certain, is that the spiders in the mines now known as Spinner's End, had to have come from somewhere. Danger lies on the unknown path ahead. Are you brave enough to face it?

Difficulty:    Moderate
Rec. Party:    3+
Rewards:       2
World Rewards: None
Tae Tea Team 2020 November 18th
If Mac Anu is a Root City and also The City of Canals, does that make a canal of Mac Anu a Root Canal? :/a
Night In Mac Anu 2020 November 18th
Merek meets up with Wake at invite to begin taking a little time away from Adventuring!
Duty Session 132: Totally Typical Tomb 2020 November 18th
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 133: Goblins in the Rotting Forest 2020 November 18th
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: 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
Duty Session 136: Undead Defense Force 2020 November 21st
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:       2
World Rewards: Success slowly decreases undead presence in Ninetails Dominion.
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.
Beware of Mereks Bearing Gifts 2020 November 22nd
Unless the gift is slimes. In that case, it's fine. I mean, it's not like they can hide a whole army in that giant wooden slime, right?
Mood Ring 2020 November 22nd
Thanks to Chimlinks and Alliance members and friends, Giganpor and Uta get a meeting going in Isekai Ryokan along with some others as they discuss a few things!
Gathering of the Lost 2020 November 23rd
Scene for members of the Cult of the Lost.
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.
It Begins with Some Scouts 2020 November 25th
Some of the smaller salamander tribes in the Holy Empire of Westlande have begun to report occasional issues with giant ants coming and raiding their camps at night, stealing food, resources, and the most alarmingly, even making off with tents -- regardless of if there are people inside of them or not.

     Adventurers have been recruited to begin investigating this matter, and figure out why the ants are suddenly beginning to act so peculiarly. At present, the reports on if the ants are aggressive or not is being rather conflicting. Some say they just take food and leave, others have said that they've been attacked with little provocation, so the hired adventurers should likely be ready for a fight!
Duty Session 139: Is It Wrong to Pick Up Slimes in a Dungeon? 2020 November 25th
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 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!
Obsidian: Fortress 2020 November 28th
A new request comes from Akumeji through the Hunters Guild. This one asks the Hunters Guild to send her people who can aid her in entering an old 'forest fortress' - an ancient tree from times before the Scrapped Princess War - in order to check up on a barrier that supposedly has broken.
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 143: 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
Wiskey & Wine... But Probably Sake 2020 November 29th
Three Alliances Meet 2020 November 30th

    After meeting with the Undead Queen, Giganpor has chosen to share the information with the other Alliances besides just the New World Alliance. Among this is also the chance for all three Alliances to share information if they so wish besides just the Undead Army threat. Since it is a large group of people, Giganpor has secured Isekai Ryokan for the purpose of it.

    OOC: Social scene. Tentative date. Since it is after IRL Thanksgiving if people can not make it and want to be there, @mail Giganpor and he can reschedule. Time is earlier to allow people time and such due to IRL work. Can be even earlier if people want. Have at thee!
Festival at the Dragon's Larder 2020 December 2nd
Alchemy and Brewing would not be possible without the abundance of herbs, grains, fruits and spices provided by the flourishing botanical world. So Vertina is holding a celebration at her newly established Tavern in Tolbana, the Dragon's Larder, to celebrate both it's opening and the Living Green Festival.

(A simple come-and-go-as-you-wish social RP, to celebrate both the tavern opening and the festival. A chance to get in some Festival RP.)
Festival: Jungle of Whispers 2020 December 3rd
Living Green Festival: A patch of jungle near Shibuya has become overgrown by plantlife. Rumors tell that mysterious voices seem to be coming from within the dense undergrowth. A team of adventurers has been sent out to explore the jungle and find the source of the strange happenings.

(OOC: Exploration-based event. Card+Concept for rolls. Max party size: 10)
Meeting the Landers: Serjiad Corwen 2020 December 4th
In order to address the matter of the recent find of Castle Eas, Baroness Wake and some possible friends move to meet Serjiad Corwen at his court.
Head Over Heals 2020 December 5th
Once a healer, always a healer. At least until they fix this thing where we can't log out...
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
Zekken Birthday Bash 2020 December 6th
It's Yuuki's 19th birthday! And they said she wouldn't make it past 15.

But this is a perfect time for a party! And the Isekai Ryokan is the perfect place. So come on down for some social, folks! It's pretty much open invitation. Even if your char doesn't specifically know Yuuki, feel free to be invited by a friend of a friend. Or just show up randomly and join in. Even if it's just to get in on the awesome food that will be available.

Presents are not required, but highly encouraged.
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)
Over The Water 2020 December 9th
Festival: The Plant that Ate Dirty Smocks 2020 December 9th
Living Green Festival: Clothing has started to go missing in the villages of Eastal! One day, things are hanging on the line to dry, the next they are gone, leaving behind only strange markings. Clearly, something nefarious must be at play! Come, hunt down the wayward vegetable that is leaving the Landers in nothing but their skivvies.

(OOC: Combat-based event. Card+Concept for rolls. HP-Bar will be present. Max party size: 10-12)
The Howl Of War 2020 December 9th
The alliances have worked up a possible network to alarm larger groups of undead activity. One such activity comes up through the chimlinks. There is an attack happening on a small fishing village.

Only thing is, the ghouls and bones attack are NOT human, but rather that of Werefangs and wolfhounds.. and the group that reported the attack, well, they had to fall back.

It will be up to new party to charge in and save the day!
Obsidian: Cave 2020 December 10th
An Adventurer has approached the Hunters Guild, asking them to help with a Quest 'before it is too late', requesting a team to enter into the caves close to Fort Ouph with her to help out with a matter of great importance.
Duty Session 155: Undead Defense Force 2020 December 12th
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 157: Goblin Scouts in the Field 2020 December 13th
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
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
Tea by Moonlight 2020 December 15th
Duty Session 163: Spinner's Deep 2020 December 17th
After the efforts of many Adventurers to finally clear out the creatures from within the mines on the Isle of Beginnings, the Landers are finally able to return to their work. However, the first miners have reported an unusual room within the first levels of the mine.

The room seems to be the source of the previous infestation, but now shows a strange glowing arcane circle that refuses to allow them to pass. The Landers have reached out to the Hunter's Guild, seeking capable Adventurers to find out what lies beyond this strange device.

What is certain, is that the spiders in the mines now known as Spinner's End, had to have come from somewhere. Danger lies on the unknown path ahead. Are you brave enough to face it?

Difficulty:    Moderate
Rec. Party:    3+
Rewards:       2
World Rewards: None
Obsidian: Clearing the Ruins 2020 December 19th
After the recent successful mission, a group of Adventurers have approached the mysterious 'Goblin Slayer', and have managed to convince him to help them clear an area of Ruins... of Goblins. Noting the sheer amount of Goblins reportedly present in this particular set of ruins, they've additionally extended the invitation to further members of the Hunters Guild.
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!
Breaking The Line 2020 December 20th
With the numbers seeming to be dwindling thanks to the Adventurers' efforts, it is time to break the far-reaching southern line.

The Merchant Blades, along with the Peko Army are setting up a march and assault on that line and are calling out to the adventurers to give aid.

Time to drive the undead back to wince they came and free up the southern corridor!

(( As a note, Undead Defense Force will be ending Sunday morning before or shortly after the scene. Something new will eventually be created to replace it. Hope to see you all there! ))
Memory Of The World 2020 December 22nd
Duty Session 166: Totally Typical Tomb 2020 December 22nd
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
Cult Of The Stars 2020 December 29th
Merek meets up with the woman Estelle, about the Cult of the Lost.
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.
Duelist League: Merek vs. Mikage 2020 December 31st
Merek meets up with Mikage to duel!
A Quiet Day In Shibuya 2021 January 2nd
Duelist League: Goldenblade vs Xander 2021 January 3rd
Forgotten Family Story 2021 January 4th
The Merchant Blades have heard some rumors of the Undead's commander who rides on a horse heading into the wood's with actual 'food'. While they dare not follow him, they have placed out a request to adventurers willing to look into the matter.

To find where Auther is taking the food and why? After all, undead don't need to eat actual food -- do they? Nor does a vampire-- right? So why?

That is what you will all be finding out...

-- This scene will operate like a duty. There will be challenges, possible failure paths, and only three cards will allowed to be used. --
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.
Festival: Beachside Peko Race 2021 January 5th
With the beginning of summer, Peko races have once again become a popular event for both Lander and Adventurer. Held on the Isle of Beginnings, this race often draws quite a crowd. Sponsored by the Peko Army, with free boarding offered by the Quick-Feather Peko Ranch, it brings competators from all around Yamato.

(Standard Peko racing format. Choose a peko specialty from the list, race using card+concept rolls.)
Festival: Trials of Honor 2021 January 7th
In the lands of the Holy Empire Westelande, it is a summer tradition to test the skills of their young warriors as a right of passage. This year, Adventurers have been invited to join the trials.
Duty Session 178: The Tides of Summer 2021 January 8th
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
Festival: Light the Night 2021 January 9th
Near the end of the Summer Festival, many people gather on the shorelines for an evening of feasting, festivities, and fireworks. Bring your best bathing suit and enjoy time with friends.

(Casual social event.)
Deus Ex Machina: Schachmatt 2021 January 10th
A team of intrepid explorers, led by Jazuhanzu, Kita, Uta and Shiruba, travel back to the mysterious north-western island in order to meet with Spatjahr, now that the troublesome weather conditions around the island have settled, and the Machina they seek to meet has recharged a bit.

Take note of the time!
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. ))
Merek and the talking of things 2021 January 13th
Duty Session 183: Grunty Drive 2021 January 14th
A porcelain quest has been offered to the Hunters Guild. A small consortium of Lander ranchers would like adventurers to drive their Grunties to market. The party will have to cover a fair distance, involving camping outdoors, warding off predators, and negotiating the sale of the grunties at the end destination. The request requires the delivery of the majority of the herd to the market town and their successful sale.

Difficulty:    Easy
Rec. Party:    3+
Rewards:       1
World Rewards: None
Musing Shadow 2021 January 14th
Duty Session 184: Still Coast Pirates 2021 January 15th
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. The Hunter's Guild has put out a call to Adventurers to once again step in against these ruffians, seeking a way of eliminating the new Pirate threat.

Difficulty:    Moderate
Rec. Party:    5+
Rewards:       2
World Rewards: Improve efficiency of trade by waterways.
Duty Session 185: Clearing Castle Eas 2021 January 15th
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.
Duty Session 186: Goblins in Mac Anu 2021 January 16th
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 187: Goblins in Mac Anu 2021 January 16th
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 188: For Whom the Bell Gnolls 2021 January 16th
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.
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.
Climb: The Floor 5 Boss 2021 January 17th
A good amount of time has passed, but the Fifth Floor has so far gone undefeated. It appears the Floor Boss escaped to battle room and is wandering the massive ruined city of Karluin - occupied by massive roving groups of Goblins. Luckily, thanks to Prophylaxis' negotiation tactics, the Scale Emblem Alliance has a new ally in their search to continue their climb.

And their new ally has a particular dislike for Goblins.
A Night At The Carnival 2021 January 17th
The Carnival is here and has been for about a week! The People Of the Land have been enjoying themselves. Kids get treats, there is a fun type of maze, and all types of fun little games to do. It is a wonderful distraction from the horrors that have plagued the Ninetails Dominion.

They even have a few magical shows and daring performers, along with a crazy jester who just /loves/ everyone. All are welcome, so long as they don't mind being out at nighttime.

However, there have been some strange things going on...

Some folks end up missing. Some say they are those who work there that look like those who have gone missing, but seem to be mistaken at closer inspection.

There is a mystery here and it might be a deadly one.

Who is up for a little fun...
... and possibly chilling adventure?
Recovery After Alne 2021 January 19th
Where in, June stops being a background character. And Merek in a bar. And who knows other heros might need to hit the bar.
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.
Shibuya Spelunking 2021 January 20th
Miyako has made several solo runs in her efforts to map out the catacombs below Shibuya, but on the last one she encountered a large pack of monsters - more than she was able to defeat on her own. Retreating to the surface she has put out a call for a small party to gather to push deeper into the catacombs and map out the region she had been forced from.

Preference is for NWA members and close associates, @mail or page Miyako if you have questions.
Duty Session 192: Escort Quest: Artificial Stupidity 2021 January 20th
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
Pondering of Ponderings 2021 January 22nd
The Caves Of Despair 2021 January 23rd
They're just regular caves, but with Jazuhanzu in them.
The Secret of CHIM 2021 January 23rd
With information in hand, a team of Adventurers dives into an old Gnome stronghold within the depths of one of the outer Ezzo Empire caves, just on the edge outside of the Dome. They search for an Elemental Machine that reportedly is being maintained by Chim Chims. Though their goal isn't the Elemental Machine... it's the Chims.

OOC: Take note of the time for this one! This one caters towards the European timezone.
A Night At The Carnival II 2021 January 26th
The carnival will soon come to a close. A few adventurers have already discovered the sinister nature of such a fun place. The question remains, what will they do about it and can anyone be saved this eve before other lives are taken for Forgotten Army.

(( This scene is open to all. Your choices impact how things unfold, including if combat takes place. It will be open for people to walk in at any time until about three hours after scene start, there I may have to close the doors for walk ins. Any questions, please feel free to @mail or contact me on Discord as I am also Xander ))
The Elephant In The Plaza 2021 January 27th
The recent Wave of Calamity put a huge hole in the middle of Alne Plaza. But a man wearing an Elephant Mask has appeared in the Plaza, lifting rocks four times his size, working on repairing the damage and rebuilding the home that once stood over it.
No Sleep For The Isekai'd 2021 January 28th
Pekos hate this simple trick!
Decisions made: Wildcat Invasion! 2021 January 30th
Duty Session 203: Obligatory Rat Cellar 2021 January 31st
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 204: Obligatory Rat Cellar 2021 January 31st
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 207: A Dark and Stormy Night 2021 February 1st
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 208: Karluin Reclamation - Town 2021 February 2nd
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
Festival: Race the Storm 2021 February 3rd
A dangerous peko race which is held during the height of one of the summer storms. Pekos and their riders will be tested to the extremes of their endurance.

(OOC: Uses standard card+concept rolls and the existing Peko race rules. Concepts used will be: Air, Water, Animal Handling, Shield, and Searching)
Festival: Gift of the Divine 2021 February 4th
A huge storm has formed along the coastline of the Eastal Free League. Unlike the usual weather this time of year, it has not moved on given the passage of time. Now, Adventurers are sought to bring a 'gift' into the storm, perhaps to appease whatever might be at the heart of it.
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.)
Duty Session 215: Spinner's Deep 2021 February 10th
After the efforts of many Adventurers to finally clear out the creatures from within the mines on the Isle of Beginnings, the Landers are finally able to return to their work. However, the first miners have reported an unusual room within the first levels of the mine.

The room seems to be the source of the previous infestation, but now shows a strange glowing arcane circle that refuses to allow them to pass. The Landers have reached out to the Hunter's Guild, seeking capable Adventurers to find out what lies beyond this strange device.

What is certain, is that the spiders in the mines now known as Spinner's End, had to have come from somewhere. Danger lies on the unknown path ahead. Are you brave enough to face it?

Difficulty:    Moderate
Rec. Party:    3+
Rewards:       2
World Rewards: None
Meet the 'Landers': Anthome 2021 February 13th
Of course, with such a curiosity popping up, it's inevitable that adventurers would show up to investigate this sudden town appearing in the middle of the desert and possibly even partake of its wares!
    Nevermind that all of the 'landers' have something off about them. And of course they read as non-aggressive monsters when examined.
Goblins & Blades 2021 February 13th
The goblins are proving to be a problem on the fifth floor, making travel between the fourth and sixth an issue. While more adventurers have been called to arms to help deal with the situation, is it really enough?

What about those who go scouting to the sixth floor, can they make it back safely to safer floors below?

One such group finds out the hard way, that even with experience on their side. You can't ever let your guard down around goblins.

(( Scale Focused, others are welcome though. Boss fight will be happening. ))
Family Lineage 2021 February 14th
Gabriella Drake sits on a stump just outside of the city. Her gaze looking at an arrow in her hand. Her thumb gently runs over the sharp tip. "Do you think," She asks the merchant in front of her. "One shot could kill a vampire?"

"I would imagine one good shot to the head could fail any beast, my lady." The Merchant replies. "Though are you sure you want to go after an undead alone? You don't look--"

Gabriella eyes dart up quickly at the Merchant, "I am the grand-daughter of a noble knight. Heir to a line of heroes and monster slayers. This war is taking a toll on these people. On this nation. I will not continue to sit idly by and do NOTHING." She stands up quickly to her feet. "I also did not ask for your opinion, good sir. Now give me your finest armor, bow, and arrows."

Her eyes narrow dangerously, "I have a monster to slay who dares to disgrace the Drake family line."

The merchant gathers the items, but raises a brow, "What did you say your name was, my dear lady?"

Yet the merchant never got the woman's name, all her could do was watch as she left. At first he didn't want to say anything, after all, it was not his business if a woman went on a suicide mission and yet--

                                 -----------                                  

    A job gets posted on the Hunter boards and to any job listing locations with a sketch that looks a bit like Gabriella's face on them:

To all parties interested, an unknown woman has gone off into the wilds of the Ninetails Dominion on a possible suicide mission to hunt down some vampire and help try to 'end' the war.

While payment may not be provided. This is a request of any brave souls, with kindness in their hearts to stop this mad woman before she gets herself killed; If she has not already. She was last seen heading west from the city, toward the forest, and the place where the mist always walks.

(( Boss Fight with an NPC assist. The outcome of this side story is dependant on you, the adventurers. You also may feel free to try and track her down /before/ this scene to also alter outcomes. Description will adjust/be added to should this be the case. ))
NWA: Game Reserve - Monster Nest 2021 February 17th
Having found a Monster Nest underneath their brand new Game Reserve, the New World Alliance gets a team together to clear it out and prevent monsters from predating on their newly organized Beast Reserve.

Warning: This will be a smaller scene, during which we'll be trying to use the Card Combat system. New World Alliance only please.
Duelist League: Fukasa Yuri vs Uta 2021 February 24th
Rumors spread across Yamato. Fukasa Yuri, who is known to have been a top-tier PVPer, is going up against Uta Furore, who is known to... just do her thing. It is notable that both fighters are members of Crescent Moon, so this will be a great opportunity for the guild to show off both how good its experienced members are, and how good the mentoring they give to newbies can be.

Everyone else can just join to see two people beating each other up. Because, seriously, who doesn't enjoy watching two people beating each other up?
Climb: The Floor 6 Boss 2021 February 28th
Adventurers continue the climb, and through the rather frustrating Maze that is the 6th Floor of Aincrad Tower. The roaming Boss that seems to walk the entire floor is getting scouted out, and the Raid Party has prepared to push on to the next floor.
Duty Session 230: Still Coast Pirates 2021 March 3rd
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
Wave of Calamity: 6 2021 March 5th
The Sixth Wave of Calamity looms... as the clouds over the Ninetails Dominion loom, a ways north-west from the Root City, over the farmlands. With only 48 hours on the timer.

> If you attended Floor 6's raid, you are unlikely to be able to travel here in time.
Children Of The Fields (I) 2021 March 7th
A small town is having some issues. The Merchant Blades who are suppose to be watching them have slowly been disappearing. Some of the farmers are not coming home after their work out in the fields. Then there is the fact residents have been hearing the sound of children 'laughing' in the fields.

One resident swore she saw what was maybe a few kids go running by her window at night, but she couldn't find a soul.

They are asking for adventurers to look into the problem and either confirm their fears or ease their concerns.

(( Scene will be using a duty-like format with a bit of D&D progression, with the ability to think outside of the box and elements shifting based on choices made (or lack there of). 3 cards will be permitted to be used during the scene, but only 3. Any questions, feel free to contact me. ))
Duty Session 233: The Mountain Memorial 2021 March 8th
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
Festival: Finding What Was Lost 2021 March 9th
In this time of remembrance, a family has reached out to the Hunter's Guild. Two young children who had lost their father, now ask for help in recovering some momento that they could place at his grave.

However, the man had perished somewhere deep within a set of ruins now infested with monsters. It will require the skills of brave adventurers to delve into it and hopefully find something worth bringing back.

(Exploration and combat scene using the Concept+card rolling system.)
Festival: Shoot the Moon 2021 March 11th
An old diviner, considered too odd and 'mad' by some, requests adventurers Escort him towards a particular tall mountain within the Fourland Dukedom. He declares that, once a year, on this date, his telescope shows something absolutely amazing he thinks they should see.
Festival: Light of Memory 2021 March 12th
Along the shoreline in Yamato, one of the most common ceremonies held during the Firefly Festival is a Lantern Lighting. Paper lanterns are lit and placed out onto the still water, hoping to bring the thoughts and prayers of their family and friends to those lost souls.

It is a time for Landers and Adventurers alike, to remember those who were most important to them and light a flame in their memory.

(Open social scene with only a GM scene-set.)
Hunters Guild Request: Missing Firelizards 2021 March 13th
An Obsidian ranked hunters guild request, put out in the Holy Empire of Westlande area.

The population of fire lizards near the monster town of anthome has suddenly plummetted. A party of 3-4 Adventurers are requested to investigate the cause of this population drop and see any connections to the monster town.

Reward will be given out by the hunters guild following quest completion.

(OOC: This will be a COMBAT SCENE Using the +card system. It is intended to be low-medium difficulty, so I will use boss level 2 or 3 depending on amounts of players who show up.)
Children Of The Fields (II) 2021 March 14th
The investigation continues!

It has become obvious that there is something(s) out in the field, but how do the remove the infestation and deal with it for good? More importantly can it be dealt with for good?

A group of Merchant Blades have a plan and they need the help of the adventurers to carry it out!

... What could possibly go wrong?

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This scene is open to all. Only 3 cards will be allowed to be used. It will be done something /like/ a duty, but more open ended on how rolls can operate. Any questions or like to maybe do something before the scene? Feel free to contact me!

PS - Due to RL this scene may get moved, but it will be held for the morning, just hard to say if the day will stick. I'll know by possibly Thursday after work.
Duty Session 239: Karluin Reclamation - Town 2021 March 18th
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
The Goblin Quest 2021 March 19th
Merek is taking people on what is known as a Porcelain Quest. He seeks to find rare herbs that the quest tells tale about, to assist in alchemy and to bring back trade a bit. Not to mention, he would like to teach people a little about duty questing.
Placeholder 2021 March 19th
A Noir Mystery 2021 March 19th
A gathering of people look into a mystery. That mystery of course looks to be Merek testing the street lamps. What might that alchemist be planning.
Bloodfallen Gaze 2021 March 21st
Estelle made the mistake of consulting Divination about 'Shalltear Bloodfallen'. This was not a smart idea, and led to people running to her aid at the obvious distress in her voice while reporting what little she got from it.
Tavern Tourism 2021 March 21st
Meet the Landers: Hestia 2021 March 24th
Hestia, the mysterious Travel who lives under Alne, visits the Crescent Burger in order to find out where Bell Cranel has gone.
Impish Study 2021 March 24th
Estelle oversees some of the final touches for the Shibuya Library, and a friendly face or two drop in to chat.
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.
Curing the Wood 2021 March 30th
Prophylaxis leads a team with the support of the Hunter's Guild and the Goblin Slayer Team to try and clear out the Goblins that have infested the region beneath the forest to the west of Fort Ouph.

> Completion of this scene will result in the closing of the 'Goblins in the Rotting Forest' Duty. So be sure to run it before then!
Twinkle Twinkle Little Bat 2021 March 31st
More time with Wisteria gone fae and the people who come to check on her, or study her, or just make sure she isn't dying of starvation.
Duty Session 248: For Whom the Bell Gnolls 2021 April 1st
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.
Visitors to the Lion 2021 April 4th
While working on some new armor, Giganpor receives visitors. A lot of them it seems.
Obsidian: The Goblins of Mac Anu 2021 April 8th
With the Mac Anu treasure map completed, the Adventurers have finally gotten enough of an idea about where the Goblins under Mac Anu are coming from, and start approaching on their position. This is a two-part sequence of battles and will be prelude the last Obsidian scene.
Obsidian: Mirror Mirror 2021 April 9th
With the Mac Anu treasure map completed, the Adventurers have finally gotten enough of an idea about where the Goblins under Mac Anu are coming from, and have managed to get to the target location. This is a two-part sequence, and follows directly from 'Obsidian: The Goblins of Mac Anu'.
Fallen Star 2021 April 11th
Long, long after her trip through the Mirror and her steps on the Green Moon, Estelle finally respawns in Dun Loireag...
Explanations! 2021 April 12th
Festival: Fall Peko Race 2021 April 13th
With falling leaves and cooling temperatures, it seems the perfect time for the racers of Yamato to get together for another race. However, by now, everyone is well aware that these races are hardly simple. New, life-threatening challenges await the riders and their mounts.

(OOC: This will use standard Peko-racing event process. You may choose a Peko with a special ability and two cards to help you. Rolls will be card+concept. Concepts for this race are: Handle Animal, Farming, Fire, Evasion, Cartography)
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.)
Duty Session 260: Threat to the Harvest 2021 April 17th
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
Festival: In Defense of Dinner 2021 April 17th
It was supposed to be a nice, outdoor banquet, with the Landers of the Fourland Dukedom celebrating along side their Adventurer counterparts. It was supposed to be a night of food, drink, and good cheer.

It was supposed to be...

Unfortunately, the local group of bandits have other plans.

(OOC: Combat focused Event. Card+combat style event with duty-like challenges.)
Duty Session 261: Threat to the Harvest 2021 April 17th
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
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 ))
A Noir Mystery 2021 April 22nd
A gathering of people look into a mystery. That mystery of course looks to be Merek testing the street lamps. What might that alchemist be planning.
The Gladiator's Camp: Maidensong Isle 2021 April 23rd
Fukasa Yuri puts together a party to establish a camp on the small island of Maidensong Isle, nearby the larger phantom atoll that houses the colliseum that Fukasa intends to 'liberate' from its current owners. The island will work as a staging point for forays and exploration of the phantom atoll. Due to the fog that tends to hang around the Phantom Atoll and Maidensong isle, she specifically requests someone with cartography skills to help navigate through the foggy reefs surrounding the area.
Duty Session 271: Still Coast Pirates 2021 May 1st
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
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.
Festival: Candy Trail 2021 May 4th
The citizens of Carmina Gadelica have set up a series of houses which have been indicated as having special treats for the festival. Participants go from house to house in their best costume, showing off certain skills to the Landers. If they impress each host, they will be given treats! For many, it is a competition to see who can finish with the most goodies at the end of the trail.

(OOC: Card+Concept event, utilizing the following concepts: Tailoring, Dark, Negotiation, Song, Handle Monster)
Duty Session 276: Spooky Scary Skeletons 2021 May 5th
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: Kitty Candy 2021 May 7th
In the Firefly Alley, within Dun Loireag, a single shop has been passing out a specific kind of candy for many years now. But recently, a fake product has reached the streets, and this 'Cat Cat Candy' that is being released by a mysterious second party is causing significant problems - poisoning people and lowering their trust in Kitty Candy. The Adventurers are hired to investigate.
Festival: Labyrinth of Shadows 2021 May 8th
The people of the Eastal Free League have reached out to the Hunters Guild with more strange happenings in the Labyrinth Forest. Since the beginning of the Festival, a darkness has fallen over the dungeon zone. Rewards are offered for those brave enough to risk themselves in the strange, maze of monsters in order to discover what may be at the heart of this unusual occurance.

(OOC: Exploration and Combat based event using card+concept. Successes and failures determine specific consequences for the characters in each challenge.)
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.
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.
The Final Hunt 2021 May 19th
Every hunt most come to an end. Be it the death of the hunted or the hunter. The only question one may have to ask, who is which.

The final hunt is here, who will win?
Who will die?
Only thing either can be sure, is it ends today...

    Sylver vs...
        Shiruba & Friends

(( Date may alter, but this will be the timeframe we are looking at. Hope to see you all there! ))
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.
Dragon Head: Coal Mines 2021 May 22nd
After a significant amount of mining, the inevitable has happened. Following the sounds of a quake, Olympus' coal mines have had a collapse, trapping some of the Lander and Adventurer coal miners. A team is being sent in to save them.
NWA Meet & Greet 2021 May 24th
An alliance wide meeting for those in the New World Alliance. To allow the new and old members to meet and put faces to voices from the chimlink . It will also be the time to make sure everyone is clear on goals and wants of the alliance.
    If you can't make it and have something you want said feel free to volunteer someone to be your voice by proxy.
Duty Session 300: Is It Wrong to Pick Up Slimes in a Dungeon? 2021 May 29th
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 301: Is It Wrong to Pick Up Slimes in a Dungeon? 2021 May 29th
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 302: Still Coast Pirates 2021 May 30th
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 the 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 duty.

Difficulty:    Moderate
Rec. Party:    5+
Rewards:       3
World Rewards: Improve efficiency of trade by waterways.
Duty Session 303: Travel with Triffids 2021 May 30th
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.
Duty Session 304: Abandoned Springs 2021 May 30th
During the Hot Springs Festival, there are often times that new springs find themselves bubbling to the surface. Sometimes, old, abandoned locations can find themselves flowing with fresh, clean water once more. The Hunter's Guild has reached out to Adventurers about one such location, which seems to have attracted some unusual activity around it. They are looking for people to clear out any monster activity around the site.

OOC: This quest is only available during the Hot Springs Festival. This quest is exploration and combat-based.

Difficulty:    Easy
Rec. Party:    3+
Rewards:       1
World Rewards: None
Meeting the Landers: Bandit King 2021 May 30th
A private scene for Merek.
Festival: Mountain Peko Race 2021 June 1st
The mountains are dangerous territory, especially during the Hot Springs Festival. Rocky turrain combined with an incrase of monster activity makes for a truly difficult track. It will challenge riders and mounts to their limits.

(OOC: Standard card+concept Peko Race format. All Adventurers are welcome and may choose to own or 'borrow' a Peko for the race. Concepts to be used: Handle Animal, Fire, Earth, Water, Shield/Evasion.)
Festival: Trek the Mountain 2021 June 3rd
An old man has put in a request through the Hunters Guild to 'go to the top of the mountain, and show him the gems in the hot springs above', speaking of seeing this 'amazing sight' during his younger days, but no longer having the energy to climb up the mountain himself.
Festival: Hot Springs Pool Party 2021 June 5th
The Adventurers have taken over one of the local Hot Springs, allowing full access to a huge expanse of large pools. The hot water wards off the cooler air of the mountain evenings, offering rest and rejuvination. Show off your best (or worst) bathing attire, splash about with your friends, appreciate the mountain views.



(OOC: Non-GMed, open social scene. Light-hearted, easy-going hot springs shenanigans.)
Duelist League: Ayame vs Uta 2021 June 5th
Ayame vs Uta
A Chat about Language 2021 June 11th
Wave of Calamity: 9 2021 June 11th
With only 39 hours on the clock, the Landers' protectors move to prepare against the upcoming Wave in the Holy Empire Westelande, right over Kogushi, the port city.
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.
A Smith Wanders 2021 June 20th
Miho is out wanderingf about the world when she runs into Merek
Festival: Winter Peko Race 2021 June 23rd
The last Peko race of the year. This one is held across a frozen and icy landscape, challenging mounts and riders against the elements.

(Standard Peko Race Rules - Concepts: Water, Shield, Hunting, Fire, Animal Handling.)
Festival: The Killer Claus 2021 June 24th
People have been going missing. There are rumors of monster dressed in red clothing that is kidnapping Landers and holding them captive. This is no kind and friendly Santa, but something more dark and sinister.

(OOC: Boss Battle with HP Bar.)
Festival: The Wishing Tree 2021 June 27th
As the year begins coming to a close, many people are drawn back to the town of Alne. A massive tree has brought in, and Adventurers and Landers are invited to help to decorate it for the occassion. Many bring trinkets or special items of remembrance to hang on the tree. Bits of paper are also made available, for people to hang their wishes in the branches. (OOC: Open social, non-GMed scene.)
War in the Waterpocket 2021 June 30th
With the Trident's function discovered, and its activation secured, the New World Alliance team begins to move upon the Leviathan's coils in order to reach the gem hidden within the surrounded former kingdom of the Undine.
Duty Session 323: Karluin Reclamation - Keep 2021 July 1st
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
Climb: The Floor 10 Boss 2021 July 8th
The Scale Emblem finally storms the icy cave castle of the 10th floor boss. Various high ranking members of the Alliance are joining in on this first raid against the boss of the 10th floor, ready to put an end to the boss that has plagued peoples' minds for so very long.

Warning: Chance of character death and consequences is high on this one.
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.
Duelist League: Yuuki vs Merek 2021 July 13th
A friendly duel. No hard feelings. Just hard attacks.
Of Mutual Interests 2021 July 16th
A delegation from Olympus requests a meeting with New World leadership to discuss issues of mutual import, especially in light of recent events.
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.
A Distant Voyage 2021 July 18th
After making preparations, a group of Adventurers heads out by ship to try to discover a new land. There is no telling what sort of challenges they will face, or if they will even find their way, with a vast ocean stretching out as far as the horizon.

(OOC: First run of a new +duty. Largely focused on members of NWA who were part of the side-plot for the New Year. Aka. Jazuhanzu and friends. This +duty will open to everyone once successful.)
Bumpmapping 2021 July 21st
Jazz, maps, a new land. What could possibly go wrong?
Adventurers vs ??? 2021 July 24th
It's another day at the newly established Seeker's Landing as the Adventurers in the Palace Lands prepare to live up to their name by adventuring out into the unknown. However, before they get that chance, some uninvited guests show up at their camp. And they're none too happy about the Adventurers' presence.

    Combat scene using fairly typical boss fight rules. Naturally you need to have access to the Palace Lands (by completing the A Distant Voyage duty) to participate.
Quest for Water 2021 July 27th
Rizadoman and gang are setting out on an expedition to find a fresh source of water. Starting out from the camp they will be heading westward. Through new lands they will travel and hopefully they will find what they quest for.

Note: This will be ran like a duty, bring your top three cards that you think could possibly help you brave the unknown. If you want to attend you need to have run the ' A Distant Voyage' duty.
Cookout 2021 August 1st
Gwen is off in Seeker's Landing helping with the cooking there and catches up with Shiruba.
Palace Lands: Within the Shadow 2021 August 4th
As the Palace Land team moves out once more for a longer scouting trek, they follow the route to the magnificent tower in the distance in the hopes of using it as a vantage point to get the lay of the land. Great dangers await them there.
A Doctor's Visit 2021 August 4th
Someone did not employ apples with daily frequency.
Would A Bird Sail In The Crow's Nest? 2021 August 8th
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 341: Obligatory Rat Maze 2021 August 10th
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 342: Reclaim the Peko Fort 2021 August 11th
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.
Duty Session 343: Obligatory Rat Maze 2021 August 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
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.
Palace Lands: Battle on the Big Bridge 2021 August 21st
The Palace Lands team reaches a very peculiar tree standing before a man constructed bridge, revealing the presence of a civilization in the lands they have landed within. But something stands in their way upon the bridge.
Duty Session 348: Reclaim the Peko Fort 2021 August 28th
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.
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.
Duty Session 352: The Deadly Caves Of Toxic Death! 2021 August 31st
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.
Palace Lands: Dol Dona 2021 September 3rd
The Adventurers, after passing by small villages and the small mercenary bands that protect them, finally arrive to the mysterious forested City of Dol Dona.
Meet the Landers: Bandit King 2021 September 4th
Merek comes across the Bandit King and surrenders the Helmet he's found.
Spider Tag 2021 September 4th
That crazy necromancer is up to something weird again. In the mine of Spinner's end, and within the area known as Spinner's deep it seems Setsuna is trying to chase down spiders and place enchanted crystals in them. All in the name of science, so he claims. Anyone who wishes to come help out with science is welcome.
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: Giganpor vs Merek 2021 September 6th
Giganpor vs Merek!
Tournament: Mikage vs Hanzo 2021 September 7th
Tournament duel between Mikage and Hanzo.
Festival: Bonded Heart Peko Race 2021 September 7th
Peko Racing is a celebration of the bond between rider and mount. The first race of the new year's racing tournament promises to test not only the mettle of those racing, but the bond between them and their mounts.

(OOC: Standard peko-race rules. Concepts/Challenges used: Handle Animal, Shield/Evasion, Sneaking/Dark, Fire/Tailoring, Herbology/Cooking.)
Festival: Shoot Down the Sun 2021 September 9th
On the outskirts of a village within the Palace Lands, at the edges of the Thor Kingdom, the Adventurers come across a man who requests their aid in 'destroying the Sun that rises to the West'.

(OOC: Standard Liminality +event of Mysteriousness)
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.)
Duty Session 355: A Distant Voyage 2021 September 12th
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'.
Duty Session 356: The Deadly Caves Of Toxic Death! 2021 September 12th
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.
Duty Session 360: Spinner's Deep 2021 September 17th
After the efforts of many Adventurers to finally clear out the creatures from within the mines on the Isle of Beginnings, the Landers are finally able to return to their work. However, the first miners have reported an unusual room within the first levels of the mine.

The room seems to be the source of the previous infestation, but now shows a strange glowing arcane circle that refuses to allow them to pass. The Landers have reached out to the Hunter's Guild, seeking capable Adventurers to find out what lies beyond this strange device.

What is certain, is that the spiders in the mines now known as Spinner's End, had to have come from somewhere. Danger lies on the unknown path ahead. Are you brave enough to face it?

Difficulty:    Moderate
Rec. Party:    3+
Rewards:       2
World Rewards: None
Palace Lands: The City of Naval Monte 2021 September 18th
Some of the Adventurers who landed in the Palace Lands are taking a boat trip to check out Naval Monte in order to find the largest amount of the Palace Land Adventurers and get familiar with the lands.
No Time to Duel 2021 September 18th
Duty Session 362: For Whom the Bell Gnolls 2021 September 19th
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.
Look what I got! 2021 September 26th
Allynna shows up with a new toy.
Duty Session 364: Still Tide Pirate Lair 2021 September 26th
Through the efforts of many Adventurers, the home base of the infamous pirates that have plagued the waters around Yamato has finally been tracked down. Initial scouting reports tell that the Pirate Lair is largely run by humanoid monsters of all sorts, relishing in the spoils of their plunder.

As a known Monster Nest, the Hunters Guild is looking for brave souls who would be willing to help clear out some of the monsters in hopes that it will start to diminish some of the pirate activity that comes from the location.

Difficulty:    Moderate
Rec. Party:    3+
Rewards:       2
World Rewards: Reduction in pirate activity in Yamato.
Palace Lands: The City of Lumina Cloth 2021 September 27th
Some of the Adventurers who landed in the Palace Lands are taking a boat trip to check out Lumina Cloth - needing to trek inland after a trip - in order to find the largest amount of the Palace Land Adventurers and get familiar with the lands.
Duty Session 365: Totally Typical Tomb 2021 September 28th
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.
Green Dragon Potato 2021 October 1st
Duty Session 368: Still Tide Pirate Lair 2021 October 2nd
Through the efforts of many Adventurers, the home base of the infamous pirates that have plagued the waters around Yamato has finally been tracked down. Initial scouting reports tell that the Pirate Lair is largely run by humanoid monsters of all sorts, relishing in the spoils of their plunder.

As a known Monster Nest, the Hunters Guild is looking for brave souls who would be willing to help clear out some of the monsters in hopes that it will start to diminish some of the pirate activity that comes from the location.

Difficulty:    Moderate
Rec. Party:    3+
Rewards:       2
World Rewards: Reduction in pirate activity in Yamato.
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!
Monster Nest: Karluin 2021 October 4th
The Scale Emblem Alliance commit to their final assault upon the Karluin's Monster Nest, aiming to take down its presumed heart.
Duty Session 371: Slime Machine 2021 October 5th
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
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.
Sore 2021 October 6th
Uta did a thing. And a thing did a thing back to Uta.
The Debut Duet 2021 October 10th
Placeholder, Merek and Uta will sing together with their music!
Meeting the Adventurers: Shibuya 2021 October 13th
Some of the members of the Palace Lands come to visit the Yamato region. They've heard of a place named Shibuya where Adventurers live, and have come to visit.
After the Palace Landers depart 2021 October 13th
Show And Tell 2021 October 16th
Kids are taught to 'Show And Tell', but writers are taught to 'Show, Not Tell' -- Which one is right?!
Duelist League - Mikage vs Uta 2021 October 16th
They're Miki and the Nurse,
They're Miki and the Nurse,
One is a champion,
The other's not terse;

They're gonna have a fight,
so come spectate on site!
They're freaky -- they're Miki and the Nurse, Nurse, Nurse, Nurse...
(brief music passage)
Nurse!
Amongst The Stars 2021 October 17th
Giganpor and a few of his friends join in on a Ninetails Dominion party, celebrating the new connection to the Palace Lands - only to be met with a disturbance.
The Afterparty 2021 October 17th
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
Seekers Sads 2021 October 20th
Jazz is being Jazz at Seeker's Landing
Palace Lands: Explosive Counterslimers 2021 October 23rd
Uta and friends head up the mountains in the Palace Lands in order to find the difficult-to-find 'Explosive Slimes'.
Duty Session 376: A Clucking Disaster 2021 October 26th
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
Festival: The Bun-Bun Trail 2021 October 28th
A winding trail follows into the hills of the Fourland Dukedom. The usual monsters seem to have pulled back, this time of year, replaced by an unusual spawn of Bun-Buns and Clucks. Adventurers have been sent to help collect eggs from this mysterious trail for the artisans of Yamato. But what else will they find along the trail?
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.
Duelist's League - Uta vs Kauchemar 2021 November 5th
Uta continues her tradition of challenging the Tournament rankers, starting with the Semifinalist Nightmare Bard.
A New Raid Team 2021 November 11th
Allynna has finaly decided that she wants to raid, beat everything, and see how far she can push this game. With that in mind, Flyers have been posted on bulliten boards that read: I don't care what Alliance you're in, What Guild you're in, or what class you are, everyone is welcome to come and try out to be apart of my raid team. Show uand show me that you're ready to raid, and win!
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!
Store Bought Is Fine 2021 November 18th
Uta goes shopping for materials and ingredients.
Wave Of Calamity: 10 2021 November 19th
The tenth Wave of Calamity hits well beyond the borders of Yamato - right near Lumina Cloth. The few elements of the Yamato Adventurers move to try and assist, but they lack the typical raid forces during an invasion like this. Tensions run high between the Yamato forces and those of the Palace Lands.

> There is an expected lower turnout, ICly.
> Be aware, due to the War of The Dragons plot launch, there is a high risk of Memory Loss in this scene!
War of Dragons: Seekers Landing 2021 November 23rd
All of the boats that would be stationed at Seeker's Landing are out at the moment, and a single Palace Lands Navy vessel has blockaded the location. Sending longboats for landings and assauling them from across the waters! It's a life or death situation. And Seeker's Landing has not been made aware of what has happened at the Wave - which ended two days ago - or if any rescue is coming!

> Have you been stationed at Seeker's Landing, and holding out against the enemy assault?
> Are you here to evacuate Seeker's Landing?

This is a rescue scene with reasonable odds. Typical Boss rules apply.
The Way Home: Desperate Need 2021 November 27th
As the team is on their way back from the Palace Lands, they start running desperately low on food. Some of the food they'd brough has gone bad due to an invasive insect species having gotten into their supplies. Luckily, there is an island nearby where they can gather food by hunting beasts and gathering nuts and fruits.

This is a non-GMed event during which Liminality will be around for questions and scene prompts.
Duty Session 387: Isle of the Terraformers 2021 November 27th
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.
Festival: Summer Peko Race 2021 December 8th
It is summertime and there couldn't be a better time for a Peko Race! Oh wait, the threat of war? Pssh, who cares. This is more important! Nothing will stop our birds and their riders from the thrill of competition!

(OOC: Standard Peko Race rules. Concepts: Animal Handling, Water, Earth, Fire, Evasion / Shield)
Seal: The Vampire Castle 2021 December 10th
A large Ninetails Army has gathered - having pushed back much of the Undead in the Ninetails Dominion, using superior mobility to get within range. With the assistance of items gathered by the Lander Heroes, they plan to Seal the Vampire Scourge for the time being. But the Undead are certain to retaliate. As such, the many Adventurers who have been aiding in keeping the undead at bay are invited to aid.
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: Battle for the Beaches 2021 December 14th
The Palace Land navy shows up at the beaches of 'Aincrad Island', disrupting some ongoing festivities and forcing an evacuation of a small tent town.
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.)
Merek and Schneider 2021 December 16th
Birthday Bash! 2021 December 18th
Yuuki's birthday is coming up! And what does she want to do for her birthday? Go raiding of course! Expect boss fighto!
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!
War of Dragons: Invasion - Shibuya 2021 December 22nd
The Palace Land warriors move upon Shibuya's port with multiple ships, ready for combat - turning the region in a large combat theater intent on pushing out the Adventurers!

OOC: The end of this scene will mark the opening for Uncrowned characters from the Palace Land.
OOC: Warning, this is a Risky Scene. Memories are at serious risk.
Canoeing With Uncrowned 2022 January 9th
The Uncrowned, fearing what will happen if they die here in Yamato, start to look into finding new places to call home. Their first stop is Mac Anu and possibly running into the residents there in.

OOC: Social scene mostly. Uncrowned explicitly invited, as well as anyone who might be wanting to meet them that hasn't.
Festival: Racing a Hurricane 2022 January 11th
The danger of storm swells and the threat of war is not enough to dampen the spirit of those who are fans of this greatest of sports: Peko Racing! Yet, with enemies lurking around every corner, this may just be the most dangerous race of the year.

(OOC: Standard Peko race rules for riders. Scene is not open to Antagonists, but they may contact Reminisce on Discord to set up 'surprises' for the riders ahead of time.)
A Dark Eve 2022 January 12th
Giganpor and friends chase down rumors of a Lander who is being moved to the outskirts of Dun Loireag, in order to find out what has occurred, and how to stop this kind of thing from occurring again.
Festival: Lightning Storm 2022 January 13th
Liminality will run a scene on this date and time. Details to follow.
Ardent Flame 2022 January 13th
Merek meets up with Estelle to talk about the Palace Land war.
Duty Session 415: Tomb of the Lost Emperor 2022 January 14th
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.
Festival: Eye of the Storm 2022 January 15th
As seems to occurr during some festivals, a strange dungeon has seemingly appeared in the eye of a storm off the coast of the Isle of Beginnings. The winds have blown enough surf and rubble away from the entrance for it to become accessible, but only for a short time. What may lie within?

(OOC: Duty-alike dungeon delving with Reminisce-style unusual status effects and unusual occurances.)
Investigating Payon Cave 2022 January 20th
This cave system is in an area of Ninetails where the remnants of the undead infestation are still present; the quest aims to make them less present. Yeowang will be leading the initial party to quell any undead remaining in the area.
The Fox and the Hounded 2022 January 22nd
The increase in Adventurer activity near Shibuya did not go unnoticed, the Palace Land occupation forces increasing their patrols in response. A confrontation was inevitable.

The discovered scouts fled into the Game Reserve seeking cover in familiar territory. One managed to slip away from the group and get out a distress call before the party was harried into Combat status to disable chim links. But he also warns one of the Palace Land officers, Daiyu, was seen with the pursuing patrol.

Its up to you to find them before they pin down and finish off your ally party.

(Scene will be run similar to Remi's festival faux duties)
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.
Duty Session 432: Tome Raider 2022 February 9th
Nestled in the mountains of the Fourth Floor of the Tower is a library built within an old tower. What wonders and dangers does this mysterious place hold? The only way for the story to unfold is to explore the ruins!

Difficulty:    Medium
Rec. Party:    3+
Rewards:       1
World Rewards: Clear out a mysterious Tower to improve relations with the Rovians.
Duty Session 437: Travel with Triffids 2022 February 16th
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.
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?
Meeting Maihama 2022 February 28th
Merek meets up with Chikako when they all get back from the whole rescue in Mac Anu!
War of Dragons: The Commune 2022 March 4th
An isolated commune of adventurers within the Ninetales Dominion has gone silent, no longer sending traders to the more populated cities of the Dominion. Palace Lands interference is suspected, but the Princes are reluctant to commit military force to what amounts to a scouting expedition. Instead, the Hunters Guild is asking for adventurers to investigate and, if possible, deal with the situation.

This is an investigation scene which may lead to PVE conflict, diplomatic negotiation, a stealth mission or other outcomes depending on what players choose to do and how skilled they are at their chosen tactics.
Maid on the Run 2022 March 10th
Oh no! A cute and inncoent maid is being chased by a horrible monster! (Totally not her fault. really) Will any brave heroes come and save her? Or just anyone that want to beat up a monster. Might have some loot! Mabye. (She had nothing to with it appearing. Really. That the truth. I mean it.)
Duty Session 452: Reclaim the Peko Fort 2022 March 27th
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 gathering in Carmina Gadelica 2022 April 10th
War of Dragons: Fort Ouph 2022 April 12th
The various Adventurers enter into the depths of Fort Ouph, guided by one of the Landers, in an attempt to try and find the 'Old Man' of Breg Epona. They have the aid of a shadowy organization that has been looking into the matter the moment the matter of Mac Anu came out.

This is aimed mainly at New World Alliance, as they are investigating this Root Town, but there's open spots for people who can't make the other events.
War of Dragons: Carmina Gadelica 2022 April 17th
With the aid of Gilgamesh, Adventurers delve into the depths of Carmina Gadelica - not just to find the 'Old Man' thought to be hidden beneath, but also to turn Carmina Gadelica into a proper Kingdom. With Gilgamesh at the lead, this is sure to be an interesting event.

This event is open to all. Take note of the earlier time.
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.
LOONS Assemble! 2022 May 1st
An irregularly scheduled meeting of the Loosely Organized Open Network of Students (we need a name with a better acronym...)

Open social meant to continue as long as people want to keep it going, so it's possible the scene might be going even a long time after the starting time (to accomodate different timezones).

OOC: Scene to discuss findings and Lore. Open to anyone who's willing to participate in the cross-alliance effort to crack the Alv Language with the main goal of getting the Chaos Gates working again. Other related Lore (especially about Song) is likely to turn up. The only requirement for taking part to the group is accepting the principle of open research with Responsible Disclosure (results deemed potentially dangerous will not be published for the public at large) and sharing of any information found.
Duty Session 477: Haunted House On Ninetail Hill 2022 May 4th
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: TBD 2022 May 5th
This will be a Liminality-run +event. Contents to be determined when Reminisce can harass him to update this. Placeholder for now.
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.
Festival: What Lurks in Shadows Deep 2022 May 9th
Ninetails Dominion has been a pretty spooky place in the aftermath of the various undead problems in the area. Rumors have begun to circulate about a chasm that has opened up in the center of a graveyard in one of the abandoned villages deep in the wilds. What terrors await those who are brave enough to delve into the darkness?

(OOC: Standard Reminisce-style duty-alike scene. Expect interesting challenges. Character-growth experiences. Plot seeds. And status debuffs. So many status debuffs.)
Showdown at the Mac Anu gallows 2022 May 23rd
Rumor has it that those who did not escape Mac Anu are going to start being executed, a gallow has even been setup outside the Mac Anu wall. Perhaps a rescue could be in order, or does this just scream trap to much.
War of Dragons: Shibuya - I 2022 May 29th
The Landers and Adventurers prepare at the north side of the Eastal Free League and begin to prepare the road southwards in order to move a larger army for the coming assault upon the Land of Dragons' foothold in Shibuya.
War of Dragons: Shibuya - II 2022 June 17th
With the first camps established along the road to Shibuya, the Adventurer and Lander coalition have been reinforcing the supply lines. However, their work has been detected by the Palace Landers at this stage. A military buildup of this size was bound to be noticed. The Palace Land troops attempt to assault one of their reinforced supply line camps before the coalition can properly march upon Shibuya.
War of Dragons: Shibuya - III 2022 June 22nd
The Adventurer and Lander Coalition moves upon Shibuya, bringing to bear enough forces to stand against the foreign invaders - in an attempt to remove them from Shibuya. But with their advance having been detected, the Palace Landers are waiting for them. The battle is sure to be fierce.
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.
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?
Ripples and Reverberations of That Fateful Day 2022 July 12th
Merek and Uta discuss their Lore discoveries.
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.
War of Dragons - Mac Anu III - Retreat 2022 August 3rd
As Mac Anu is returned to its rightful owners amidst the chaos of the 11th Wave of Calamity, the Guardians turn to aid the Yamatoans. The Palace Landers retreat. But a trap awaits them on the waters, designed to ensure that the Palace Land army will be weakened even further!
War of Dragons 2: The Spider Goddess 2022 October 4th
As the Yamato Adventurers aid in scouting out the Thor Kingdom's holdings, they come across a township that is worshipping the 'Spider Goddess'. However, danger looms on the horizon as the Yamato team investigates.
War of Dragons 2: Shipwrecked 2022 December 18th
On a journey up to Camp Wrath, one of the shipments of the Yamatoans meets its end under heavy fire by Rosenheim's fleet. By sheer luck, the crew finds themselves shipwrecked somewhere unusual.

OOC: Please take note of the time. This scene is scheduled for European times / US early afternoon.
War of Dragons 2: A Way Home 2022 December 21st
A brilliant idea leads those who were Shipwrecked within the ruined city of Dragon's Eye with a way home.
Duty Session 571: Hungry Like a Wolfgarm 2023 February 26th
The mayor of Rovia, located on the fourth floor of the tower, has requested the aid of adventurers in thinning the population of the wolfgarm monsters in the nearby forest. These monsters have been attacking the town and, if nothing is done, it'll only be a matter of time before lander blood is spilt.

Difficulty:    Medium
Rec. Party:    3+
Rewards:       2
World Rewards: Reduced danger from monsters on the fourth floor.
Shopping 2023 March 3rd
Gwen goes shopping in Eas, what could go wrong for her with this?
Elf Goblin Hunter 2023 March 24th
Erufu has been missing for some time, she was last seen visiting the Sword Maiden and something possed her about a goblin. She has since been seen, just what is going on?
Septemberfest (Harvest Festival) 2023 March 27th
Nyanta hosts his best understanding of what Oktoberfest is at Vertina's bar, the Dragon's Larder.
War of Dragons 2: Act of Rebellion - Light - 1 2023 March 31st
The Light Team Adventurers fight a series of Ice & Barrier machines which seem to be hunting the strange 'Spider Goddess' of the Thor Kingdom. They manage to come out ahead.
The Crownless Cup: Opening Ceremonies 2023 April 3rd
The Crownless Cup is upon us! This is a ceremonial scene which will then move into an open social. Highlights will include introducing the fighters (as a group) and the tournament sponsors and organizers, and is otherwise a low-commitment scene which will go on as long as people continue to socialize.
War of Dragons 2: Act of Rebellion - Light - 2 2023 April 5th
In working to improve Camp White, the Light team discovers an outpost in the mountains that used to be used to monitor Rosenheim and Naval Monte. Uncovering mysteries of the past.
Tournament: Mikage vs Merek 2023 April 6th
A re-match long coming. Mikage and Merek of the duelist league face off. Fire vs storm in an epic matchup!
Duty Session 591: Fireball Solves Everything 2023 April 11th
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:       3
World Rewards: Prove once and forever that Fire is superior.
War of Dragons 2: Act of Rebellion - Light - 3 2023 April 14th
The Adventurers aid Kumoko on infiltrating a Terraformer Factory run by Potimas Harrifenas - who is creating some kind of anti-magic field. With some quick thinking from Merek, and unfortunate sacrifices, they manage to detonate a Terraformer within the facility and appear to have eliminated the ruler of the Thor Kingdom along with the factory itself.
Duty Session 601: No Game Gnoll Life 2023 April 15th
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.
Duty Session 604: Shrine of the Dragon King 2023 April 17th
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.
War of Dragons 2: Act of Rebellion - Light - 4 2023 April 21st
This is a Light (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 Light team event excludes that character from showing up at the next Dark event and vice-versa.
The Giant Grunty Gauntlet 2023 April 22nd
Syx's experiments with Grunty crossbreeding has lead to unexpected results at the Tolbana Grunty Ranch. Can the adventurers stop the oversized creatures from tearing through the ranch, or will the experimental livestock run rampant?
Aschente! 2023 April 23rd
The town square of Dun Loireag has transformed over the course of a week into a festival dedicated to games of chance and skill. Everything from paying to food and drink to winning carnival prizes to ending up the next subject of the dunk tank is up to the whims of fortune. The only overarching rule is that each game is preceded by a binding oath of 'Aschente'... and that getting caught cheating is strictly not allowed. This isn't necessarily bizarre in and of itself, but the identity of the one sponsoring and organizing the whole thing /is./

That person: the Doctor of Tolbana, Prophylaxis.

What mischief is he up to? Will Alicia Rue lose it all in a game of strip poker!? (Probably not, rating is as rating does) And most importantly, who will go home with the mysterious grand prize!?

Find out here!!

(Scene will be full of games of chance (and skill(?)) in the style of carnival shenanigans. You might lose your shirt. You will probably lose your dignity. But it's all in good fun, probably.)
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.
Quantum of Silence 2 2023 May 26th
This is the second part of scene 2170. The Adventurers have rescued two Landers, but the quest is not yet done!
Magus Depths 2023 August 8th
Adventurers head into the depths of an old Tower of Mages facility based on directives from the various Alliance leaderships, in order to scout it out. They are met at the entrance by one of the Heroes of Yamato, warning them of what they might find within.
Duty Session 626: Clearing the Way to Shibuya 2023 August 13th
This Obsidian quest begins in Fort Ouph and takes place along the path leading to Shibuya. Not yet a proper road, since the way is far too wild to permit construction crews at this time. Adventurers must face off against monsters and contribute to the search for monster nests.

Difficulty:    Moderate
Rec. Party:    3+
Rewards:       2
Into The Machine 2023 August 19th
The Adventurers return to the secretive Ninetails laboratory in order to get to the machines in one of the chambers. However, retrieving these machines may bring them more trouble than they bargained for.

Within the dark, many eyes await their prey.

OOC: Take note of the start time.
Festival: Charity Date Auction 2023 September 16th
Gwen Pendragon is organizing a fundraiser for the Red Chain (in-world equivalent of the Red Cross). To tie into the spirit of the Bonded Hearts festival, she is setting up a date auction! With a twist, to appeal to a gamer audience.

If you want your character to be up for auction, you can volunteer for charity or be voluntold by one of the organizers. Bidding on those up for auction is open to all.

This scene will focus on the potential dates being pitched; it will start at the listed time, and in the spirit of Festival-themed Socials, there will be opening poses, then it will be kept going for at least one day to allow all timezones to take part."
The Hole Situation 2023 September 19th
The Alliances have located a Drive Machine, which is supposedly able to interact with the Cosmosphere, within an abandoned research complex. The plan to circumvent the Chimera infestation is to tunnel directly into the chamber containing the devices from the surface. Which will require those skilled in Mining, Construction and manipulating the Earth to accomplish, but any and all support is welcome.

OOC: This will be an ongoing deal similar to the date auction, with the log/scene open for several days so people can RP and contribute as their time allows. Even if you don't have the primary concepts (Mining, Construction, Earth) you can come roleplay and find supportive uses for the skills you do have! (ie Cooking to keep the workers fed, patrol the area for security, ect)