Mizuki

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Mizuki

OC

Race / Were Fang

Twin Blade / Sorcerer

Ninja

Mizuki is a newbie adventurer who spends a lot of time in were fang form ("Eddga" dire cat-type), ready with high spirited-speeches about believing in yourself, cat puns, and one-liners -- as well as a Ninja's obligitory katars, daggers, or swords. But sometimes their words stumble and reveal a more quiet, calculating side, and knowledge of the game belying their chargen date.

"The fight's not over yet! Are you going to run with your tail between your legs? If you're that afraid of losing, you have no chance of winning! Now let's get out there and give it everything we've got! (Oh god how are we going to win this...)" - Mizuki

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Additional Information

Alliance: Scale Emblem Alliance
Kingdom: The Ninetails Dominion
Skills: Cat Pun, Go Ninja Go Ninja Go, I STABS THE KNIVES THAT MAKES THE PEOPLES FALL DOWN, Dire Fire Tiger, I Have Filled Out Many Charsheets And Rolled Many Dice, Recovering Rollplayer, Actually The Mycroft, Well-Tuned Murder Engineer, What If Stormwind Had A Point?, If I Keep Saying These Things Will I Become This Mask?, Do I Want To?, I MISS REAL FOOD, Singing Surprisingly Well For A Cat


Scenes

Name Date Summary
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 9: 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.
Duty Session 11: Obligatory Rat Cellar 2020 July 13th
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.

(Note: This Duty has multiple possible paths/challenges/rewards.)
Relentless Rats 2020 July 13th
Mizuki wants to rerun the rat quest for more loot... and to find out whether the instance fully resets every time you try it.

   DPS LFG for Obligatory Rat Celler.

If everyone tagged is ready to go Tue or Wed afternoon, I could run the scene then instead. I could also do it any time thursday. If one of those times would be better for you, just let me know!
Alne Investigation 2020 July 14th
A group of players trying to gather more concrete information about their situation investigated around Alne, discussed with other players, and tried to use their real world skills to determine what may be occurring.

After some digging the information that transpired between Balmung and Kite was recorded and another player who may have a new clue was found - Masaharu Ogata.

Those who are interested are welcome to join as the results of this investigation are discussed.
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.
Duty Session 19: Obligatory Rat Cellar 2020 July 16th
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.

(Note: This Duty has multiple possible paths/challenges/rewards.)
Rat Cellars and Aftermath Socializing 2020 July 16th
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.

(Note: This Duty has multiple possible paths/challenges/rewards.)
Duty Session 21: Spinner's End 2020 July 17th
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.

(OOC Note: There are two possible duty-end rewards for this quest.)
Fishing Time 2020 July 17th
JAzz is fishing and Mizuki has a chat with her!
This is only a game, right? 2020 July 17th
Social in Alne, before the Ezzo Rescue Operation
Tiger and Bunny 2020 July 18th
Two Odysseia Knights run into eachother in Carmina Gadelica Marina
Duty Session 23: The Ezzo Rescue 2020 July 19th
With the successful organization of a multi-ship fleet, it's going to take a long time to get everyone off of Ezzo Empire's island. It's not just a case of having to bring people off of the island, but also bringing enough food to make sure those that are there do not starve to death.
Duty Session 24: The Ezzo Rescue 2020 July 19th
With the successful organization of a multi-ship fleet, it's going to take a long time to get everyone off of Ezzo Empire's island. It's not just a case of having to bring people off of the island, but also bringing enough food to make sure those that are there do not starve to death.
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...
Duty Session 26: Convoy Escort Quest I 2020 July 21st
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.)
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!
A Cat, An @, and a Maid Walk Into A Bar... 2020 July 22nd
Elder Tales, Abridged 2020 July 23rd
A meeting near a bridge between Jazz, Mizuki, Proteus and Wynfei.
Another Day Of Life In A Videogame 2020 July 23rd
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.
Post-Bridge-Meeting 2020 July 24th
Due ... west? 2020 July 25th
Duty Session 31: Spinner's End 2020 July 26th
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.

(OOC Note: There are two possible duty-end rewards for this quest.)
Maid to order 2020 July 27th
Poutbunny 2020 July 27th
Wisteria is upset over mechanics!
Recruitment Fair 2020 July 31st
The Main Square of Alne is proud to receive the first Recruitment Fair! Are you still playing solo, or new to the game? Don't know what guild to join? Don't know what they have to offer even? Come and meet personally with the guilds so you can make a better decision!

Recruitment Fair is an initiative of the Hamelin Guild, the Nero Idol Reika will also be part of the event.

(The scene is open for Guilds to recruit, and for players to peruse the various guilds)
Duty Session 46: Still Water Bandits 2020 July 31st
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
Zekken vs Black Swordsman 2020 August 1st
A duel breaks out between the fighters known as Zekken and the Black Swordsman.
Investigation: Ezzo Empire 2020 August 1st
Kite and a small party of people decide to stay on Ezzo after landing and retrieving various people. Though the barrier halts most avenues of investigation, perhaps they can find something someone missed. The Bandit King remains around for inquiries as well, though he's exhausted from casting people out.

> Limited Seating. Inquire with Kite for invitations first!
Duty Session 48: Still Water Bandits 2020 August 2nd
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
Duty Session 54: Obligatory Rat Cellar 2020 August 2nd
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
Thoughts on Ezzo Revelations 2020 August 2nd
Mizuki needs to talk to someone about what she saw and heard in Ezzo.
Duty Session 55: Gnoll it All 2020 August 3rd
A powerful Gnoll has been reported as creating havoc within one one of the low-level Forest zones. The Berserker and his allies have been making things difficult for both Adventurers and Landers. This encounter seems to only appear at night. The Hunter?s Guild has posted an Obsidian-level Bounty for any brave Adventurers who can defeat Haggar the Gnoll Barbarian.

Difficulty:    Moderate
Rec. Party:    3+
Rewards:       1
World Rewards: None
Arts and Crafts 2020 August 3rd
The Alne Workshop 'Ikigai' created by the combined efforts of the crafter community is slated to open it's doors to the general public soon, providing a place where crafters of all skill levels can freely come and practice their art and share their expertise regarding the current system and low level recipes.

The workshop is still small in it's developing stages and not entirely free. Plant Hwyaden is asking that those wishing to share their expertise and research the ongoing anomalies in the higher level recipes consider allying with the workshop using a Discovery Contract, which prevents abuse from either side.

OOC Note: This is a social/research scene where information will be shared and research done on the crafting system. Right now the Workshop has a focus on Artisany, Forging, Cooking, Tailoring and Alchemy. Though all crafting concepts are welcome, those listed have better support.

A 'Discovery' Contract is simply that the restoration of higher level recipes or the creation of any new recipe inside 'Ikigai' is the property of the creator, but that a portion of money made from that recipe going forwards goes to bettering the Workshop and Plant Hwyaden as a whole.
Finally, a Hot Bath! or, a Bunny, a Cat, and a Jellyfish Walk into an Onsen... 2020 August 5th
Duty Session 61: Convoy Escort Quest I 2020 August 5th
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
Edible Despair 2020 August 6th
You Can Busk If You Want To 2020 August 6th
Miyako is sitting in the Hostess with her guitar, amusing herself with some music and chatting with whoever happens to wander in. It's a nice day to sit around the pub.
Hunter's Respite 2020 August 8th
Social outside the Hunters Guild in Alne
Meeting Expectations 2020 August 9th
Planting the seeds of social (reverse-)engineering
Climb: The Floor 1 Boss 2020 August 9th
Various guilds have gotten together, led by the Scale Emblem Alliance, with plans to raid the first boss of the Tower. Formerly, it was always possible to open the doors and scout inside, and report on what is there. As such, the first team moves in, in order to get scouting under way.

But the plan goes awry.

Warning: As the boss system right now is a heavy weight on the system, and we are still balancing things out, we will be using Concept Roll based combat for this go around. Folk will be given 2 Evasion/Shield Failures during this battle, and a 3rd one if they wish to wager a Memory to stay in the battle.
They Slimed Me 2020 August 10th
How many boars does it take... 2020 August 10th
Duty Session 78: Is It Wrong to Pick Up Slimes in a Dungeon? 2020 August 13th
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 79: Is It Wrong to Pick Up Slimes in a Dungeon? 2020 August 13th
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.
REALM OF THE DIG-LORD II 2020 August 14th
Att Syne discovered goblins in the forest near Alne excavating what turned out to be an ancient barrow. After recruiting a group of intrepid Adventurers to investigate and successfully raid the camp, they... accidentally sealed the ruin closed, with the goblin in charge and his skeletal minions still inside.

Whoops.

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

(Prior attendance is not necessary to come to Part 2, but it would really help me if you tag the scene so I get an idea of how big it's gonna be!)
Mizuki says, "Oh /no/." 2020 August 14th
Wave of Calamity: 1 2020 August 15th
The first Wave of Calamity has appeared upon the land of the Ninetails Dominion. None know what this is. None know what the Hourglass in Dun Loireag counts down to. But yet, it comes. It is Inevitibility.

The skies grow dark. The clouds churn. It's coming.
Lunch after a Hard day 2020 August 17th
Bento boxes around the fountain square after a rat hunt in Dun Loiraeg
The Philosophy That Got Away 2020 August 18th
Sing For Your Supper 2020 August 20th
IN WHICH

Kaleido puts on an impromptu concert in Aine's main square in order to SAVE THE WORLD.

Well, actually no, not save the world, but it's still pretty important.

Social. Open to all comers.
Eureka! 2020 August 22nd
Wisteria has finished her first enchantment celebration is in order.
It's Sketchy 2020 August 23rd
Isekai Ryokan Grand Opening 2020 August 24th
A Night At The Pub 2020 August 25th
A small crowd of adventurers gather at Isekai Ryokan to shoot the breeze.
Day Out n' About 2020 August 26th
Valentine's Day Festivities 2020 August 26th
n the past, certain limited time events would usually be announced using bulletin boards or other out-of-game announcements. However, with the approach of Valentine's Day, many of the Root Towns are beginning to put up colorful decorations. Landers dialogue now seems to include mentions of the upcoming holiday. In Japan, it is customary for girls to give gifts to the men in thier lives for this particular holiday, leading to much whispering and gossip amongst the Landers.

While each of the Root Towns are hosting some manner of simple festivities, a more elaborate festival is being hosted within the Ninetails Dominion. Part in thanks for the aid of Adventurers who supported them during the recent Wave of Calamity, and in part to draw more business to the region. Setup has already begun in Dun Loireag for what promises to be a night of revelry.

(OOC: Social event to celebrate IC Valentine's Day. Shop owners/crafters may have booths to sell their wares. Cooks may have food stalls. Adventurers may host booths with games of chance. Socialize, exchange gifts, eat, drink, dance and be merry.)
Duty Session 89: Goblin Scouts in the Field 2020 August 31st
A porcelain quest has been offered to the Hunters Guild. There's reports of Goblin Scouts in the Eastal Free League region, close to the ruins of a place called 'Shibuya'. The region is largely open fields, with a lot of tall weeds. But there's old roads in the region that still carry some people who go to that region to gather some special herbs that can't be found anywhere else. The request requires the disposal of these goblins.

Difficulty:    Moderate
Rec. Party:    3+
Rewards:       1
World Rewards: None
The Sands of the Deep 2020 August 31st
While searching the second floor of Aincrad for the next floor dungeon, an exploration team finds themselves under assault from something. Something big. Beneath the sand. And it has a taste for Adventurer flesh!

Field encounter on the second floor of Aincrad. All are welcome. Most likely concept rolling combat!
Alnternative Idea 2020 September 1st
You can take the Kendoka out of the Dojo 2020 September 2nd
Wisteria working on her training, conditioning and maintainance. (a Social scene)
A night at the Isekai Ryoken 2020 September 5th
Where in people eat, drink, and and generally socialize.
Delivery at the Isekai Ryokan 2020 September 6th
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.
Duty Session 92: Goblin Scouts in the Field 2020 September 8th
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
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: Yuuki vs Mizuki 2020 September 24th
Tournament match between speedy duelist Zekken and the cat ninja Mizuki! (Actual scene may move due to flexible schedules)
240 Seconds 2020 September 28th
Rumours have spread amongst Adventurers about strange happenings in the leadup to the Spring Equinox holiday. As the sun sets over Aincrad Island each day, people have been catching glimpses of an armored figure. Hard to focus on or describe details, this figure seems strange, otherworldy, only able to be seen at a distance, unable to be approached, seemingly headed towards the same distant location on the island. Some believe it to be a special event and so plan to gather at the location on the holiday itself.

A boss fight for the Spring Equinox holiday. Though timebubbled to be taking place on the holiday due to my RL schedule making me only available to GM on certain days. All are welcome!
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.)
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
Tower Shadow: Sabotage Near Tolbana 2020 October 2nd
Forces are starting to move within the tower that oppose the tower climbers. Will the adventurers of Tolbana be able to handle a sudden emergency?

OOC: This scene will take place primarily within Tolbana. It is planned for a max of 4 adventurers excluding myself. +scene/tag this scene to sign up, first come first serve.
Would You Buy A Used Peko From These People? 2020 October 2nd
Of The Aesthetics of Asymmety, The Elusive Pinpointing of Moral Orientation, The Ebb and Flow of Human Relationships, The Simple Pleasure of Recollections, and Fireballs.
May contain movie references and traces of pekos.
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
Scale Emblem Meeting: Advance 2020 October 11th
A few of the big names in the Scale Emblem Alliance are being called to join a meeting in Tolbana. The agenda is being kept on the downlow at the moment.

OOC: Scale Emblem Alliance event, social and on the smaller side. Come meet your Alliance Leaders.
Down By The Marina 2020 October 19th
Zumfit: Meet the Elders 2020 October 21st
A group of Adventurers managed to get a meeting set up with the Elders of Zumfit in order to learn more about the culture of Landers that seems to have been born within the Tower and have been living there for generations - and have been prospering on the third floor, unaware of the other floors.
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.
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 118: 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
Climb: The Floor 4 Boss 2020 November 1st
Shortly in the wake of the Third Floor boss, the Scale Emblem Alliance pushes through to the Fourth Floor boss! Their levels are still well ahead of what they need to be for the fourth boss, and they are feeling quite confident thanks to the last battle!

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

OOC: If you are at this event, you can not attend Scene 407.
Duty Session 123: Undead Defense Force 2020 November 9th
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.
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!
Duty Session 126: Totally Typical Tomb 2020 November 13th
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.
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.
+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.
Deus Ex Machina: Broken 2020 November 22nd
Jazuhanzu arrives to a strange far away island to the Northwest of the Ninetails Dominion, amidst a crater infested region surrounding broken temple ruins. She and her friends get a chance to explore the area itself, with Mifa of the Fourland Dominion in tow.

OOC Aimed at Jazuhanzu and friends.
By a lake in Ninetails 2020 November 22nd
Random encounter
Duty Session 138: Totally Typical Tomb 2020 November 23rd
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.
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!
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.))
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!
Duty Session 145: The Vanishing Forest 2020 December 1st
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
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)
Duty Session 152: The Vanishing Forest 2020 December 6th
A strange location seems to open up only once a year during the Living Green Festival. No one seems certain if it is a result of the abundance of plant growth that creates the strange forest within the Eastal Free League, or if the location actually moves, shifting somewhere unreachable during the rest of the year.

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

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

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

(This event will include some card+concept rolls, but the HP-Bar will not be used for combat. Max party size: 6)
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 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!
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: 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!
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.
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
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)
Meeting the Landers: Mystery Spriggan 2021 February 18th
A mysterious Spriggan shows up in the middle of Tolbana to check out the community that is being built there - their presence making a 'splash' due to their unusual INSPECT information.

Note: A short scene meant for the Scale Emblem Alliance due to all of their work on Tolbana.
Meeting the Landers: Mystery Spriggan - II 2021 February 25th
The Mystery Spriggan remains within the town of Tolbana for a little while longer, but is clearly intent on leaving the moment they've recovered. Still, when they wake, the Scale Emblem Adventurers have a chance to talk to him for a bit longer.
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.
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 234: 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.)
Is it archeology when it's new? 2021 March 19th
In which June is investigating things even as they've been rebuilt, and she encounters other Adventurers going about their own business.
Duty Session 242: Still Coast Pirates 2021 March 21st
After many raids by capable Adventurers, the Bandit camps along the shoreline around the Isle of Beginnings have all but been wiped out. However, the source of the Bandits still remains. A pirate ship has often been spotted along the waterways, taking advantage of the increased trade between the Kingdoms following the Apocalypse.

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

Note: This is a lighthearted investigation and swashbuckling adventure.

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

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

Difficulty:    Medium
Rec. Party:    4+
Rewards:       3
World Rewards: Free Karluin's Ground Level
Castle Eas: The Final Battle 2021 March 26th
As the teams continue to clear out Castle Eas of its Orc plague, the team has finally managed to create a path towards its highest floors where their true foe stands. An Orc Lord with his shaman aides has been preparing ever since the assault began. If they want to clear the castle, he will need to fall. But it will not be easy.
WhiteRabbit... or March Hare?/In which Wisteria has gone fae with her research into crystal enchantment. 2021 March 28th
Duty Session 247: Karluin Reclamation - Town 2021 March 28th
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
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.
Cursed Castle Checkup 2021 April 5th
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'.
Duty Session 254: Grunty Drive 2021 April 11th
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
Painting the Roses Red 2021 April 16th
In which Wisteria works on her crystals and people visit and perhaps remind her to eat or bathe or just listen to her ramble.
Moon over the Wisteria blossoms 2021 April 16th
In which, Wisteria takes the first step towards mastering her craft of curses.
Watering the Wisteria 2021 April 20th
Wherein Wist and Mizukichi visit the new bath in Tolbana now that Wist isn't Fey.
Climb: The Floor 7 Boss 2021 April 30th
Adventurers reach further up. Passing through the town of 'Monster Arena' into the depths of Wyvern Infested Lands, seeking out the dangerous twin Wyverns that are rumored to serve as the Floor Boss of the region, and blocking their move to the 8th floor.

Prepare your Switch-Axe, grab your Dual Blades, and leave the Insect Glaive at home because it's still not a viable weapon... it's time to slay some Wyverns!
I've Been Through The Sewers on a Slime With No Name 2021 May 1st
It felt good to be out of the drain. / If you're Uta you can't remember your name / 'Cause there ain't no one for to give you no pain (at 20% dampening)
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.
Climb: The Floor 8 Boss 2021 May 17th
Adventurers pass through the eight floor with very little resistance. The Gnomes telling them of the Tower that has had its doors remain closed.

What lies waiting for them within the climb to the 9th floor?
Duty Session 294: Still Coast Pirates 2021 May 21st
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.
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.
Duty Session 296: Obligatory Rat Cellar 2021 May 23rd
In each of the starting cities, there are at least a couple of poor merchant landers who have developed mysterious rat problems. This is clearly bad for business! A worried looking Lander stands outside their shop, rubbing their hands together, looking anxious, flagging down any passing Adventurer they can find to help.

Difficulty:    Easy
Rec. Party:    3+
Rewards:       3
World Rewards: None
Meeting the Landers: Mystery Spriggan - III 2021 May 25th
The Mystery Spriggan has remained within Tolbana for quite a while now, awaiting the return of the beasts that chased them. But it seems the time has finally come, and the Scale Emblem Alliance is prepared to deal with the approaching creatures.
Duty Session 297: Is It Wrong to Pick Up Slimes in a Dungeon? 2021 May 26th
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 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.
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.)
Duty Session 308: Abandoned Springs 2021 June 4th
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
Climb: The Floor 9 Boss - Part 1 2021 June 6th
Adventurers continue the climb, and are faced by a massive wall that halts their way to the Tower's Exit to the tenth floor. They have all heard the rumors of the Dark Pooka Queen, but first they must pass through the gates to her domain, so they may reach the Floor Boss.
Climb: The Floor 9 Boss - Part 2 2021 June 7th
Past the wall lies the Pooka Queen. The troops enter her ruined castle, and seek to rise up against her so they may lay foot upon the dreaded Tenth Floor.
Unnatural Consequences 2021 June 9th
With the defeat of the Dark Pooka Queen, the Landers of the 9th Floor have been released of their bondage. Prophylaxis goes to inform them of the good news, but receives word that the undead that were previously enforcing the queen's rule have gone berserk and have begun attacking the villagers. It turns out that the townsfolk aren't the only ones that have been freed from the yoke of servitude! Now the Scale Emblem Alliance's raid party, still fatigued from their fight against the queen, are called upon for one more heroic mission before finally enjoying their well-deserved rest.

QUEST ACQUIRED: Evacuate the Human Village of the 9th Floor of Aincrad to the Eighth and save the residents from a mindless horde of the walking dead!
99 Luftballons 2021 June 13th
The Scale Emblem Alliance attempts its first launch of a basic air balloon, in the hopes of trying out alternative travel methods.
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.)
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.
Duty Session 328: Still Tide Pirate Lair 2021 July 15th
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.
Duty Session 334: Obligatory Rat Maze 2021 July 29th
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
Labyrinth Forest: Baphomet 2021 July 31st
Setsuna and the crew enters the Labyrinth Forest in order to hunt the being known as Baphomet, in order to figure out the matter of his nightmares.
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
I Can Has Cheezburger? 2021 September 25th
A small social encounter at a restaurant
Duty Session 363: Slime Machine 2021 September 26th
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
Look what I got! 2021 September 26th
Allynna shows up with a new toy.
Duty: Distant voyages 2021 October 2nd
Hey are you new to the game and want to run a duty? Do you still need access to the palace lands? Come one and all to sail the ocean blue with us and get access to the peaceful palace lands. All are welcoe.
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.
This Explains SO MUCH, or, Jazz Lets the Cat Out of the Shell 2021 October 9th
For some time, Mizuki has been concerned about problems said to plague crossplayers, and wonders how long she has and if there's any way to avoid them. There is one person she trusts the most to know about it, and now that she's reached the Palace Lands, they finally cross paths again...
The Debut Duet 2021 October 10th
Placeholder, Merek and Uta will sing together with their music!
Meeting the Adventurers: Eas 2021 October 16th
Some of the members of the Palace Lands come to visit the Yamato region. They've heard of a place named Eas where Landers intermingle with Adventurers in a newly budding region, and have come to understand how this is possible.
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?!
Palace Lands: Teratect Dangers 2021 October 27th
Setsuna and a group of other Adventurers set out westwards from Kallamore, to investigate the ruins to the west of it in search of the mysterious spider creatures called 'Teratects'.
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.
Home Again, or "I'm Mizuki. Sorry about this..." 2021 November 8th
Duty Session 382: A Distant Voyage 2021 November 10th
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'.
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!
Climb: The Floor 10 Boss 2021 November 15th
The Scale Emblem Alliance has been making preparations. Sending in some more scout teams, and gathering new allies in order to deal with the unusual battle at the floor 10 boss. They finally have come to a point they consider themselves to be ready... and move out.
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.
Tailors of Eld 2022 February 27th
Gwen seeking out more about Moonlight Crafters who have come before her, has stumbled upon a lead of an old workshop located in a ruined town in The Holy Empire Westelande. She's going to need some help getting past the monsters to the workshop!

OOC All welcome. Sorry for the short notice on this! I have rare Sat off!
Catching (up with a) Jellyfish 2022 March 1st
Mizuki hears Jazz is in town. They may have something to talk about.
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.
War of Dragons: Tear of Ice 2022 March 31st
The month has expired, and the Whale upon the fourth floor is looking worse for wear. The Scale Emblem stands ready to try and make a final stand against the powerful Machina. But will they have enough people and plans ready to finish it off?!
A Dish Out Of Water 2022 April 17th
When life hands you lemons, you wonder why you keep shopping for second hand vehicles at Honest Life's Used Car Lot and Perfectly Legit Pawn Shop Of Items That Are Totally Not Fenced.
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.
Duty Session 468: For Whom the Bell Gnolls 2022 April 22nd
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.
Gnolling is Half the Battle 2022 April 23rd
After a successful Adventure routing some gnolls from their demonic ambitions, a party of Adventurers return to a tavern to drink, rejoice, and converse!

Open Social Scene
Meet The Facilities: Slime Labs 2022 April 24th
Uta is showing up at the (currently evacuated and non-operational) Slime Labs for a regular maintenance session. It's a great opportunity to meet with Uta, or be given a tour of the premises.

Who are we kidding? You -will- be given a tour of the premises, like it or not.

(OOC: a social scene to give people a clear time slot to meet Uta and discuss things)
War of Dragons: Dun Loireag 2022 May 2nd
The Scale Emblem Alliance delves into the depths of Dun Loireag. Some of their members are already familiar with the secrets that lie beneath the depths of that city, hidden behind those cavern walls. And with the aid of one of the Landers, they dive even further into its cogged depths.

This event is aimed at Scale Emblem, but is open for additional participants if they can't make the other events.
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.)
Duty Session 481: Haunted House On Ninetail Hill 2022 May 9th
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!
Duty Session 482: Spooky Scary Skeletons 2022 May 10th
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
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.
I'll Be Home For Christmas 2022 July 9th
Home is where your heart is. Uta's heart is apparently in a barrel.
Duty Session 505: Karluin Reclamation - Labyrinth 2022 July 10th
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.
Climb: The Floor 11 Boss 2022 July 17th
In the hopes of forcing the matter against the Palace Landers, the Scale Emblem Alliance moves to try and fight the 11th Floor Boss.
Duty Session 528: A Pirate's Life For Me 2022 November 14th
Kaydon has been made aware of a group of undead pirates that have been hoarding cursed treasure, and needs assistance in clearing them out and recovering it to be cleansed. The pirates have been raiding Fourland Dukedom ships and hoarding the gold in their lair on a disused island off the coast.

Difficulty:    Moderate
Rec. Party:    3+
World Rewards: Less piracy affecting the Fourland Dukedom.
Dream Of A Thousand Bandits - Finale 2022 November 27th
It is time to end the bandit threat by going into the bandits own den. How are these adventurers getting in to end the bandit king? Simple! By disguising themselves as the bandits, bringing back his 'queen', and putting an end to this group once and for all.

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

It's going to be a battle event. Come one and come all!
War of Dragons 2: Within Kallamore 2022 December 19th
Yeowang leads a small group of Adventurers into Kallamore, wearing Kallamore-like disguises -- looking to see what life is like there, and what things have changed since the war in Yamato.