Dark Schneider

OC

Sorcerer / Crusader

Rune knight

Taro was quite pleased that the name Schneider was available; Bastard is apparently far enough out of currency that no other fan had grabbed it first. Dark Schneider is a force to be reckoned with, a powerful sorcerer with intensity and poise, at once suave and deliberate, never hesitating to take whatever action he feels is necessary. Taro wasn't able to build the character exactly, but he's tried to capture the spirit of the wizard. He's new to online gaming, his dad didn't let him play at home, but now that he's off at college, he's free to play to his heart's content. Turns out that he got more than he bargained for in Elder Tale Online.

"There is an invariable rule in men's battles. It states: An ugly, macho guy can never beat an intelligent, popular, slender, handsome hero. Your fate was sealed when you showed up with your ugly face." - Dark Schneider

Elder Tale Online

Additional Information

Alliance: Scale Emblem Alliance
Kingdom: The Holy Empire Westelande
Skills: Immortal Sorcerer, Victor of Metallicana, not your grandma's Luche Lenlen.

Scenes

Name	Date	Summary
An Old Knight	2020 October 4th	Silver Knight has no idea what he's infor as he runs into Tenix.
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.
Research & Duties	2020 November 27th	Katherine puts out an invite to adventurers willing to come alone, for she is taking part in a quest-- a duty quest! Apparently dealing with a tomb, because for whatever reason... She needs to conduct an experiment and needs bits n' bobs to do it. What quest is it though? The Totally Typical Tomb!
No Mercy For The Living	2020 November 28th	A new terror has come from Helena Lethe's forces. An Unholy Binder of dark armor, large size, and followed by similar armed forces with lance and tower shield. They make their way toward the north and right in their path, is a town. A town this monster seems to have its unnatural eyes set on. Can the Adventurers save the town before its to late? Or will the people become another group to join Helena's army of death? Heed the call Adventurers and rise to the next challenge! ((This will be a combat scene. It will be using the Boss HP system. This Boss will also be set to hard mode.))
Duty Session 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
Meeting in Dun Loireag	2020 December 1st
Duty Session 146: 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
Duty Session 147: Undead Defense Force	2020 December 1st	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.
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.)
Wicked Goblin Dreams	2020 December 3rd	Prophylaxis and party go to investigate this sleeping powder issue, along with how the goblins may have obtained it!
Rocks and Relationships	2020 December 11th	Kita picks out some rocks for a project. Schneider is guarding the shipment. Uta and Vertina join in to socialize.
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 160: Still Water Bandits	2020 December 16th	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
Clearing The Road	2020 December 17th	The Hunter's guild has placed out a notice of undead on the move! They seem to be on the road and are cutting off a supply line. The guild needs people to help clear the undead from the roar so the caravans can continue! It is up to you, Adventurers, to clear out those undead and deal with the possible warrior skeleton in charge!
Duty Session 164: Still Water Bandits	2020 December 18th	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 167: Gnoll it All	2020 December 22nd	A powerful Gnoll has been reported as creating havoc within one one of the low-level Forest zones. The Berserker and his allies have been making things difficult for both Adventurers and Landers. This encounter seems to only appear at night. The Hunter?s Guild has posted an Obsidian-level Bounty for any brave Adventurers who can defeat Haggar the Gnoll Barbarian. Difficulty: Moderate Rec. Party: 3+ Rewards: 1 World Rewards: None
Duty Session 170: Goblins in the Rotting Forest	2020 December 27th	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.
The Beet of a Different Drummer	2020 December 30th	The Vegan Escort Quest! Will vegetables prove themselves smarter than the average NPC? My money is on "yes."
Duty Session 174: Totally Typical Tomb	2020 December 31st	Landers don't leave bodies to bury, but graveyards are still created as a place for them to mourn the departed. For some reason these places are randomly becoming infested with undead. The Hunter's Guild has an open quest available for clearing these infestations.
Duty Session 175: Clearing Castle Eas	2021 January 4th	With the discovery of the Castle Eas, Baroness Wake has called upon her fellow adventurers, seeking aid in clearing out the orcs that currently occupy it. The Castle lies in the mountains of the Fourland Dukedom, set upon a waterfall. Difficulty: Moderate Rec. Party: 5+ Rewards: 2 World Rewards: The clearing of the castle will allow for it to be repaired and used for the benefit of People of the Land and Adventurers.
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.)
Duty Session 177: The Tides of Summer	2021 January 5th	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
These Four Walls	2021 January 8th
Duty Session 181: Grunty Drive	2021 January 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
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.
Wave of Calamity: 5	2021 January 19th	The Fifth Wave of Calamity looms... as the clouds over Alne grow dark upon the defeat of the 5th Floor Boss! It seems to have come a lot earlier than usual... As lightning coarses along the walls of the Tower, and Alne itself appears to be the focused target of this next Wave of Calamity.
Duty Session 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 199: Obligatory Rat Cellar	2021 January 24th	In each of the starting cities, there are at least a couple of poor merchant landers who have developed mysterious rat problems. This is clearly bad for business! A worried looking Lander stands outside their shop, rubbing their hands together, looking anxious, flagging down any passing Adventurer they can find to help. Difficulty: Easy Rec. Party: 3+ Rewards: 3 World Rewards: None
Duty Session 200: Clearing Castle Eas	2021 January 25th	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 201: Goblins in Mac Anu	2021 January 29th	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 206: 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
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. ))
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.
Duty Session 228: Escort Quest: Artificial Stupidity	2021 March 2nd	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
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: 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.
Duty Session 238: Obligatory Rat Cellar	2021 March 15th	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
A Sorcerer Walks Into the Hunters' Guild	2021 March 17th
Tavern Tourism	2021 March 21st
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 243: Karluin Reclamation - Town	2021 March 24th	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
WhiteRabbit... or March Hare?/In which Wisteria has gone fae with her research into crystal enchantment.	2021 March 28th
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!
Duelist League: Setsuna vs Schneider	2021 April 5th
Duty Session 252: Karluin Reclamation - Keep	2021 April 7th	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.
Duty Session 255: Karluin Reclamation - Keep	2021 April 11th	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
Duty Session 256: Threat to the Harvest	2021 April 11th	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
Prayer meeting	2021 April 18th	Totally an actual prayer meeting, totally not gambling instead.
Duty Session 265: Karluin Reclamation - Keep	2021 April 22nd	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
Duty Session 269: For Whom the Bell Gnolls	2021 April 29th	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.
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: 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.
Duty Session 278: Spooky Scary Skeletons	2021 May 7th	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
Lander studies	2021 May 11th	Sprites is creepy and stalks Landers.
Duty Session 285: Still Coast Pirates	2021 May 13th	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.
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 291: Is It Wrong to Pick Up Slimes in a Dungeon?	2021 May 19th	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 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 298: Obligatory Rat Cellar	2021 May 27th	In each of the starting cities, there are at least a couple of poor merchant landers who have developed mysterious rat problems. This is clearly bad for business! A worried looking Lander stands outside their shop, rubbing their hands together, looking anxious, flagging down any passing Adventurer they can find to help. Difficulty: Easy Rec. Party: 3+ Rewards: 3 World Rewards: None
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 311: Abandoned Springs	2021 June 5th	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.
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.
Head of the Devil	2021 June 17th	After several weeks of successful operation, the Aincrad Express has become a vital source of trade and transportation between the tower's floors. Unfortunately, not all of the tower's denizens are as pleased with the iron horse's non-stop passage. The Seventh Floor is home to all manner of terrible beasts, and while some had emerged to obstruct the initial construction of the railway through the mountains, up until now the Scale Emblem has been able to deal with all comers. But with news of unusual seismic activity in the area and the appearance of a terrifying beast burrowing out of the mountainside, the alliance's elites have been called in to deal with the issue. But will it be as simple as a routine monster extermination, or is this just the harbinger to the awakening of greater threats from beneath the earth? ((OOC: Boss fight scene on the 7th floor that will be using the HP Bar system. Bring your flash pods and your charged blades!))
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.)
Secrets Hidden in the Folds of Time	2021 July 2nd	Those who learn history are doomed to having to re-learn it.
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.
Duty Session 329: Karluin Reclamation - Labyrinth	2021 July 17th	The goblin stronghold in Karluin Keep has finally been weakened enough to send teams into the underground labyrinth through recently discovered entryways in pursuit of the Goblin King. Unfortunately, the vast maze of tunnels under the fortress-town has proved all but impenetrable to average reconnaissance teams. Elite explorers have been called upon to penetrate the dangerous depths, eliminate threats found within, and track down the source of the goblin infestation once and for all. Unfortunately, it's easier said than done; the depths are home not only to the local goblins, but a number of elemental machines, deadly traps and other hitherto unknown dangers waiting to befall unprepared adventuring parties. Difficulty: Hard Rec. Party: 5+ Rewards: 1 World Rewards: A chance at the Karluin Dungeon Heart.
Duty Session 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
Duty Session 335: Reclaim the Peko Fort	2021 July 29th	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.
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 339: Karluin Reclamation - Labyrinth	2021 August 1st	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.
Fourth Floor: Missive	2021 August 7th	A missive reaches the Scale Emblem Alliance from the Mayor of the fourth floor town, Lord Roswaal L Mathers. It explains that he has to travel for a while, and that there has been a strange sighting of dangerous beasts around his mansion. He wishes for the Scale Emblem Alliance to safeguard the town while he is away on business - as a good faith gesture towards his people.
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 345: 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.
Pre-Flight (Not-Quite) Jitters	2021 August 25th
Words Don't Come Easy	2021 August 25th	Schneider would like to have a few words with Uta. Or from Uta. Same thing.
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.
Let's Vary Piracy	2021 August 31st	With cat-like tread, the Scale Emblem Alliance has located a band of pirates in the Fourlands Dukedom who own a ship they would very much like for themselves. They wait for the piratical band to come ashore to resupply before springing their deadly ambush. Roll-based combat scene, run by yours truly. Open to all, but focused toward the Scale Emblem. Prophylaxis will not be appearing in this episode, but he'll be with you all in spirit! Sadly, the first challenge will be waiting for a healer to join the queue...
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.
Test Flight Number Two	2021 September 5th
Tournament: Opening Ceremonies	2021 September 6th	A celebration to launch the official beginning of the tournament is being held at Eas. There are promises of music, food, drink, and an aerial display. (OOC: Social event, all are welcome!)
Tournament: Schneider vs Kauchemar	2021 September 6th
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.)
Duty Session 361: The Deadly Caves Of Toxic Death!	2021 September 19th	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.
Adventurer Misantventures	2021 September 23rd	Boats have gone missing in fishing villages in the Holy Empire of Westlande, and adventurers have been asked to look into their disappearances. In particular, one village on the northeastern side of the continent has been being plagued, to the point where some of the villagers have begun to grow superstitious and are considering abandoning their village to migrate to a new location. They're hesitant though, because this area has been particularly fertile for their fishermen, so they're attempting to get adventurer help.
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.
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.
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?!
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
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'.
Duty Session 378: Bun-Bun Festival	2021 October 30th	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
Duty Session 380: A Clucking Disaster	2021 November 1st	Things have gone very wrong on one of the local farms. With the start of the Bun-Bun Festival, the Clucks have also started to act out. They are causing trouble all around the farm. The owners are looking for capable adventurers who might be able to help them with their big Clucking problem. OOC: This quest is only available during the Bun-Bun Festival. This quest is a mix of combat and non-combat concepts. Difficulty: Easy Rec. Party: 3+ Rewards: 1 World Rewards: None
A day in the life	2021 November 6th	Of crazed slime slaves and zombie masters
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'.
Duty Session 384: The Deadly Caves Of Toxic Death!	2021 November 14th	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.
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.
Press/Release Press Release	2021 November 15th	Ok, we learnt about this thing. What now?
Plort of Call	2021 November 21st	She's a Monster-Handling Musical Kung-Fu Nurse with an attention span problem and a drive to uncover the Truths of this World. He's a tower-pushing Necromancer with a passion for the local watering holes and an ever growing menagerie of monters that are either canine or made of bones. Together, they fight crime! Well, 'breed slimes', actually. But it doesn't sound as cool...
Duty Session 386: Still Tide Pirate Lair	2021 November 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.
Duty Session 390: Obligatory Rat Maze	2021 December 1st	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
Can I get your order?	2021 December 3rd	Gwen is doing some work at Crescent Burger getting ready for the pending invasion of Yamato.
Duty Session 393: Convoy Escort Quest I	2021 December 8th	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
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)
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
Carry On My Wayward Song	2021 December 19th	Ever since discovering that Gwen's strange mood would medically inspect as Resonating with a Song, Uta has been obsessed with finding out more. A bunch of discoveries later, the time has come for Uta to share her findings with a circle of trusted people. She has been reaching out to friends trained in Song (and/or have researched Strange Moods from a medical standpoint) and are willing to join her open research to crack this mystery. OOC: contact me to see if Uta would invite you just in case, but if you've interacted with Uta in the past and you're trained in the Song concept (doesn't matter if through class, profession, or Relic), you almost certainly qualify automatically. Prophylaxis is also welcome because of his medical interest in the subject. While the scene is -ICly- restricted, I'm trying to keep it OOCly inclusive of everyone, newbies as well. Contact me (@mail/page/etc.) and we'll try to work out a reason for you to be there!
Duty Session 396: Isle of the Terraformers	2021 December 19th	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.
Hungry Like a Wolfgarm	2021 December 19th	A wolfgarm infestation has been plaguing the fourth floor of the tower for the last few months and the hunter guild is finally able to end up an investigator to investigate the best path to start finalizing the formal quest. Due to the danger of this investigation the Hunter's guild has requested the one who initially put in the request for the hunter guild to accept this quest to provide protection for the investigator. So now Setsuna is quickly trying to gather a motley band of misfits together to escort the investigator through the Wolfgarm's territory on the fourth floor. OOC: This will be ran like a duty, challenges, rolls, 3 card limit. All that fun stuff. Any questions feel free to ask.
Duty Session 401: Isle of the Terraformers	2021 December 25th	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.
Duty Session 402: Sher Kar Challenge	2021 December 28th	The Holy Empire Westelande has a proud tradition, the Trial of Honor, where young people go into a nest, and those that come out have proven themselves to be stout-hearted and valorous. But recently, something has happened. It seems that somehow, giant ants have colonized Sher Kar - The Sher Kar nesting areas underground, and they are a threat to both Sher Kar - The Sher Kar and the Westelanders as well. So, a hunt has been organized through the Guild to cull these ants, so the ceremony can be held in its accustomed gravity. This is an obsidian-level quest for three or more offered through the Guild, Completion will make the site of Sher Kar - The Sher Kar ritual less dangerous to the Landers who have used it for their coming of age tradition for many years. Difficulty: Moderate Rec. Party: 3+ Rewards: 2 World Rewards: Westeland's gratitude.
A Dinner And A Debate	2021 December 29th	Our heroes have recently completed a quest from the hunter's guild. It's time to celebrate (and recover HP) with a hearty dinner!
Shoot out at the Tower Entrance	2021 December 30th	People are going in and out of the tower every day. Merchants, refugees, adventurers just looking to get away from it all. It is just a casual day in June, where nothing could go wrong. Until it does. OOC: This is scene where memories are at risk.
We All Need A Drink	2022 January 3rd	Having had time to digest the tale of the UnCrowned, news comes of yet another attack.
We don't need no stinking Triffids	2022 January 5th	Adventurers; out trying to do their Duty and complete a quest for the Hunter's Guild, instead discover that a crowned has been there before them and now? it's a fight. (OOC Haechi has captured a field boss, between it and her massive summon, can the Yamotoans survive? There is a strong threat of memory loss. I would like to limit this to a 'party' doing a duty. 3-7 players)
Duty Session 409: Spinner's Deep	2022 January 6th	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
Duty Session: Tome Raider	2022 January 8th	An entry point to the library tower on the Tower's fourth floor has finally been found. Kauchemar is leading the initial investigation of the mysteries held within, for both the Hunter's Guild and a personal objective.%(Initial run of a new Duty)
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.)
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.)
Schneider gets his fish cooked.	2022 January 22nd
Meet the Landers: Tri Edge	2022 January 23rd	Taking notes from his forebearers, Schneider decides to touch Enigma Pieces together.
Exploration: Maidensong Isle	2022 January 23rd	Following a desciphered map, Uta leads a team to what is told to be a hidden treasure on what had previously only been seen as the jump-off point for the assaults on the Phantom Colliseum. What secrets could this isle hold for our intrepid adventurers? (Mostly exploration/non-combat scene, I will take up to ~6 people.)
War of Dragons: Amidst The Tower	2022 January 30th	Strange things are happening on the 5th floor of the Floor. Bright lights showing in the night. The Scale Emblem Alliance investigates.
Duty Session 428: Investigating Payon Cave	2022 February 2nd	This quest has been placed with the Hunters' Guild on behalf of the New World Alliance. This Obsidian quest begins in rural Ninetails, in areas under threat by the undead who have been plaguing the region. If they can be dealt with quickly, they will not become a complicating factor in the war with the Palace Lands. Difficulty: Easy Rec. Party: 2+ Rewards: 1 World Rewards: Multiple successful runs may reduce undead influence in Ninetails.
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 436: Slime Machine	2022 February 14th	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
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: Breach	2022 February 20th	The Tear of Ice breaches through from the Catacombs of Karluin, and manages to tear down into the Fourth Floor - entering the Domain of Rovia. The battle continues.
War of Dragons: Uncrowning	2022 February 23rd	The Scale Emblem Alliance attempts to Decrown one of the captured Crowned Ones.
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.
Schneider learns a thing	2022 March 7th
Crafters Stranger than Usual	2022 March 9th	Tian is experiencing their first 'strange mood', and it is very strange in deed.
Duty Session 445: Isle of the Terraformers	2022 March 12th	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.
War of Dragons: The Commune II	2022 March 16th	After scouting out an isolated commune of adventurers, a small group determined the commune to be under the control of Palace Landers. They have called in for reinforcements, and the Ninetales Dominion is sending a force to wipe out the enemy. There is still a small village full of adventurers under Palace Lander control however, and who knows what might happen to them before the army arrives? Or for that matter what would happen as soon as the military response is detected? This scene is a follow-up to The Commune but new participants are welcome. The approach may involve stealth, PVE, negotiation, or whatever other method as chosen by participants.
One Day at the Scale Library	2022 March 24th
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.
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?!
Duty Session 449: For Whom the Bell Gnolls	2022 April 5th	Recently, there has been a shift in the behavior of the gnolls who dwell within the forests close to the newbie leveling areas. They had always been a threat, but it seems as if they have started to change their tactics as a result of Adventurer activity in the area. They no longer strike only at night, meaning that the forests are now a dangerous place, even during the daylight hours. With a number of both Lander and Adventurer deaths attributed to the gnolls, the Hunters Guild has put out a call to thin out their numbers, in the hopes it might return gnoll activity back to normal levels. Difficulty: Moderate Rec. Party: 3+ Rewards: 2 World Rewards: Reduce gnoll activity in new player leveling areas.
Duty Session 461: Totally Typical Tomb	2022 April 6th	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.
Meet the Landers: Pazuzu	2022 April 10th	Aiming to discover the legacy left behind by those who came before him, Schneider comes to Fort Ouph in search of a cryptic history.
The Man Who Gnoll Too Much	2022 April 10th	Having learned a bit about the glitched Hogger in the Gnoll duty, Schneider and Scale are going to try and cure/fix/help the glitchy gnoll recover, and thereby find out, if he can be convinced to help, what exactly is going on with the gnolls.
Piracy!	2022 April 18th	Baroness Wake of the Olympus Alliance has put out a call to her fellow adventurers. With her rebel Lander forces providing ships and pilots, she's bringing the adventurer power. Setting course for adventure, she's aiming to capture a few merchant ships from the Palace Lands. They are softer targets than the military vessels, but who knows what surprises the enemy might have in store? BYOP, BYOR
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)
The Daring Young Man in his Flying Device	2022 April 28th	Schneider crashes and burns, details at 11.
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.
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: Spooktacular Peko Race	2022 May 3rd	It is the time of year of hauntings, dark tidings, and mysterious happenings. So, of course, this is the perfectly appropriate time for a distinctly seasonal Peko Race. Racers are /required/ to dress their Pekos in some sort of costume in order to race, so bring your best creativity. (OOC Notes: Standard Peko Racing rules. If you are new to the Mush and wish to attend, you may choose to 'rent' a Peko or simply already have one. Make sure you give it a fun name.) Concepts to be Utilized: Dark, Light, Fire, Handle Animal, Capture Monster
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.
Duty Session 480: Haunted House On Ninetail Hill	2022 May 8th	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 483: Spinner's Deep	2022 May 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
Duty Session 489: Grunty Drive	2022 May 15th	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
Duty Session 494: No Game Gnoll Life	2022 May 29th	The Gnolls of the Isle of Beginnings have become increasingly hostile since the Apocalypse. At last, through the investigations of intrepid Adventurers, the source of this change in the monstrous creatures has been discovered. The Gnolls appear to be trying to summon a demon entity known as Yeenagi. The Adventurers must face off against the strongest of the Gnoll Generals to secure the place of the summoning and stop the Gnolls from unleashing this terror upon the world. Difficulty: High Rec. Party: 5+ Notes: Failing this +duty has non-death character consequences. Rewards: 3 World Rewards: Gain items needed to unlock the final boss battle against Yeenagi the Demon Gnoll.
Duty Session 496: No Game Gnoll Life	2022 June 4th	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.
Never Just Half-Baked	2022 June 6th
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.
Duty Session 501: No Game Gnoll Life	2022 June 19th	The Gnolls of the Isle of Beginnings have become increasingly hostile since the Apocalypse. At last, through the investigations of intrepid Adventurers, the source of this change in the monstrous creatures has been discovered. The Gnolls appear to be trying to summon a demon entity known as Yeenagi. The Adventurers must face off against the strongest of the Gnoll Generals to secure the place of the summoning and stop the Gnolls from unleashing this terror upon the world. Difficulty: High Rec. Party: 5+ Notes: Failing this +duty has non-death character consequences. Rewards: 3 World Rewards: Gain items needed to unlock the final boss battle against Yeenagi the Demon Gnoll.
The Lion's Forge Sings Again	2022 July 2nd	A slow social scene. Curtana's noisy efforts to personally repair his armor in Shibuya is sure to draw some attention.
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.
Ripples and Reverberations of That Fateful Day	2022 July 12th	Merek and Uta discuss their Lore discoveries.
Schneider has some Questions	2022 July 13th
Scale's Obscure Lore Department	2022 July 18th
Duty Session 510: A Pirate's Life For Me	2022 July 27th	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.
The Three Ts	2022 August 2nd	Training, Tea, and TBD
Duty Session 512: No Game Gnoll Life	2022 August 7th	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.
Mac Anu Renew	2022 August 8th	Soujiro Seta is walking through the streets of the recently liberated Mac Anu Root Town enjoying the sights shenanigans that it has to offer. Sounds peaceful if he wasn't being followed by a quirky mallard. (Open Social)
A Real Pizza Work	2022 August 14th
A Knight to Remember	2022 August 26th	Soujiro spotted a named mob! As part of his martial training, the samurai is tackling a ghost-knight from his Tea Party days on the sandy second floor of Aincrad. Join in on the melee and enjoy complimentary tea afterwards.
Meet the Landers: Ascheriit	2022 September 6th	Uta, trying to investigate the history of Spriggan involvement in medicine, comes upon a rather rare presence within Tolbana.
A More Challenging Foe	2022 September 10th
Search the Fifth	2022 September 13th	The Scale Emblem Alliance begins a search hoping to find something deeper and below the catacombs of the Fifth floor, hoping to find hints of what was once the Crystal Tower, or signs of the Tear of Ice.
Duty Session 518: The Phantom Colosseum	2022 September 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.
Duty Session 519: Fireball Solves Everything	2022 September 21st	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.
(re)Meet The Maiden	2022 September 29th	As the captain's spirit is freed from its sorrows, elsewhere, a young woman, saved from the ice begins to finally stir for the first time since she had been saved. No doubt her saviors have many questions, though how many she can answer may be debatable, having been frozen for so long.
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.
Surf and Turf	2022 October 14th
All Things Come to Those Hue Wait	2022 October 15th
Pigment of Your Imagination	2022 October 29th
Duty: Tome Raider	2022 October 29th	It was inevitable that Daiyu would eventually learn of the mysterious tower library and drag along anyone else she can on a bibliophilic investigation.
Pizza Pie and a Slice of Life	2022 November 5th
Duty Session 525: The Deadly Caves Of Toxic Death!	2022 November 11th	The discovery: a long-forgotten system of caves packed with venomous monsters. The mission: the Hunters' Guild rewards killing or capturing the deadly creatures which lurk within. The rumor: it is said that the place is home to unusual monsters, and where there are unusual monsters, there are unusual drops? Difficulty: Easy/Moderate (depending on branch) Rec Party: 3+ Rewards: 2 World Rewards: Reduce venomous monster activity in Westelande.
Yeenagi	2022 November 16th	As the Magical Door grinds open, revealing the rituatl chamber within, the keystones set into their recesses. The summoning of Yeenagi has begun. Can the Yamato Adventurers defeat Yeenagi, the Gnoll Leader? OOC: Related to Project 600. Expect a difficult battle.
Duty Session 530: Zombie Jamboree	2022 November 19th	While those who had controlled the undead hordes of Ninetails are now sealed, at least temporarily, there are still many that roam the lands, creating a menace to the people of the Kingdom. Rylen Corvus of Crescent Moon has worked with the Merchant Blades and the Peko Army to commission a Hunter's Guild quest to help thin some of these numbers. Difficulty: Moderate Rec. Party: 3+ Rewards: 2 World Rewards: Reduce the number of roving undead in the Ninetails Dominion.
Duty Tomb of the Lost Emperor	2022 November 22nd	Welcoming a Duty back onto the list by running Tomb of the Lost Emperor. Open scene.
Of The Morrigan	2022 November 27th
Freedom, but now what?	2022 November 29th	Llyn has been freed but now what? She still figuring things out in Tolbana thankfully there is a bar or two...
Duty Session 535: Fireball Solves Everything	2022 December 6th	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.
Duty Session 536: Escort Quest: Artificial Stupidity	2022 December 10th	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 538: Travel with Triffids	2022 December 12th	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 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 543: Investigating Payon Cave	2022 December 30th	This quest has been placed with the Hunters' Guild on behalf of the New World Alliance. This Obsidian quest begins in rural Ninetails, in areas under threat by the undead who have been plaguing the region. If they can be dealt with quickly, they will not become a complicating factor in the war with the Palace Lands. Difficulty: Easy Rec. Party: 2+ Rewards: 1 World Rewards: Multiple successful runs may reduce undead influence in Ninetails.
Landlocked	2023 January 8th	A Pirate is landlocked but she doesn't seemt to down about as she explores the Tolbana.
Rumbling in the Dukedom	2023 January 10th	As the earthquakes continue and trees go missing, cut mysteriously cleanly in a way that few landers could, the adventurer's guild calls for a party to go investigate the ongoing issues in the forest near the city of Susaki. Wild rumors have begun to spread ranging from there being some sort of rogue adventurer with a giant scythe cutting down the trees, to a giant lizard monster attacking woodcutters in the area. In the chaos of the situation, the Adventurer's Guild desires to know the truth of the situation.
Duty Session 549: Tome Raider	2023 January 15th	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.
In the Igneous Library	2023 January 16th
War of Dragons 2: The Depths of Thor	2023 January 19th	A group of Adventurers finds access into the deep underground that surrounds Thor Kingdom, trying to get to its capital, Dol Dona, in the hopes of finding a way inside.
Titanic Terrors	2023 January 20th	The presence of the ants in the area of Susaki are causing significant concerns for both the city of Maihama and Susaki, and the tremors have only grown strongers as time goes on. The residents of these cities have rallied together a force to try to fight back the ant-based threat, but request adventurer aid in containing it. An even bigger concern, they think the pit is growing bigger.
Duty Session 556: Shrine of the Dragon King	2023 January 27th	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 558: Slime Machine	2023 January 29th	A steel quest has been offered at the Hunter's Guild, to locate a dungeon of slimes along the northeast of Eastal, and to clear it of monsters. There are rumors that the place was the location of an old elemental machine. Difficulty: Easy Rec. Party: 4+ Rewards: 1 World Rewards: Lowered slime presence in Eastal
Urg-ant Rescue	2023 February 3rd	Several of the guardsmen that had been assisting the adventurers in their efforts to hold back the ant attacks have gone missing, including an adventurer that hasn't returned to their church and is not responding to any attempts to speak to them over chimlink. The Fourland Dukedom has put out a request for assistance in finding out the fate of those that seem to have disappeared but not been killed. They fear for what could have happened to them, and what the ants could be doing that didn't kill that adventurer.
Duty Session 563: Spinner's Deep	2023 February 5th	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
Fishing for Adventure	2023 February 12th	The small port of Carmina is bustling with activity given the heat. Junior adventurers are training their breath and hunting for fish and crabs the hard way in a fun TRAINING exercise with Souji.
Duty Session 570: 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.
Duty Time with Dosbox and Uta: To Serve and Protect	2023 February 26th	Come and join us for a weekly duty run! This time[vague], it's Ayame's acclaimed[by whom?] duty To Serve and Protect[1]! Fun is guarranteed![Citation needed] [1] +duty To Serve and Protect Text from Dutypedia, the Free Encyclopedia of Duties. (OOC : as usual, 3h time limit, which gives an average time limit of ~20 minutes per pose round).
If you can dodge a monster	2023 March 5th	Provided information from King Gilgamesh of a weird monster roaming the palace land woods near Seeker's Landing. So to finalize his training Setsuna has gathered up a group as crazy as he is to go and help him defeat this monster, while he tanks it by dodging.
Flight Experiments	2023 March 5th	Schneider's latest plan is to see if the Tower anti-flying monsters will come after flyers after they've landed. At least one wave of monsters will be induced. No in-flight meal will be provided.
One Day at the Clinic While in a Stranger Mood than Usual	2023 March 11th
Duty Session 581: The Secret of the Maidensong Isle	2023 March 12th	Following the discovery of a hidden dungeon through the efforts of one Uta, an exploration-style dungeon that seems to be lacking in monsters has opened. A hidden reward lies deep within the dungeon. Difficulty: Moderate Rec. Party: 4+ Rewards: 1
Duty Session 584: The Doodie	2023 March 17th	The Hunter's Guild has called for an exploration of the Alne Sewers. There are reports of various vermin emerging from the depths in unxpected ways! Pack your waders, hip boots, or a hazmat suit. Difficulty: Easy Rec. Party: 3+ Rewards: 2
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?
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.
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.
Meet the Landers: Jered Gan	2023 April 7th	Schneider and a few allies move to speak to the Tower of Mages in order to learn more about the mysterious 'Morrigan' and the connection to Enigma Pieces.
War of Dragons 2: Act of Rebellion - Dark - 2	2023 April 8th	This is an Dark (team) event in the Act of Rebellion line. Each session of Act of Rebellion, players choose one of the following 6 actions in order to resolve the War of Dragons plot. When attending, come with a vote on one of the following items: 1) Improve Camp Black 2) Improve Camp White 3) Improve Camp Wrath 4) Engage with Rosenheim Kingdom 5) Engage with Thor Kingdom 6) Engage with Kallamore Kingdom Notes: > Each action will create a chance to improve the state of the Palace Lands. Each will have a long term effect within the conflict. > Each action will stop the next Light & Dark event in the Act of Rebellion line from chosing that option next. > At the end of each month, there will be a retaliation event from the Palace Lands. > Attendance to a Dark team event excludes that character from showing up at the next Light event and vice-versa. > Take note of this event time, as it's intended to ease EU time attendance.
Duty Session 590: Grunty Drive	2023 April 10th	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
OOC: Staff-Alliance Announcement	2023 April 12th	This will be an OOC meeting for staff to discuss a future incoming change regarding Guilds and Alliances. This will be logged/posted to announcements when completed so that those not in the matching time-zone will be able to see the details of upcoming changes. The main topics will be: - Changes to Guild/Alliance structure. - Clarification on Representatives (OOC/IC Expectations) Please note: This will be a relatively short meeting focusing on these two topics. In the future, we will be scheduling specific OOC Alliance meetings/touch-bases regularly to better help the Alliances meet their IC and OOC goals.
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 602: Clearing Dragon's Eye	2023 April 16th	In the center of the Palace Lands is the island of Dragon's Eye. Monsters roam the ruins and the mountains. Adventures are being hailed to clear the beasts out, allowing the Olympus Alliance to begin restoring the strange root city in earnest. Difficulty: Moderate Rec. Party: 3+ Rewards: 3
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.
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.)
Hunting a Zephyr on the Wind	2023 April 28th
Return of the Son of Explosion Man	2023 May 6th
Duty Session 619: Spooky Scary Skeletons	2023 May 14th	During the Shadow Festival, the number of dark element monsters and undead seems to increase across the lands of Yamato. In the desert landscape of the Holy Empire Westelande, this is a particular problem, as the harsh desert seems to yield even more of these monsters. The Hunter's Guild has reached out to Adventurers, hoping to quell the numbers of undead before they become a threat to Breg Epona. OOC: This quest is only available during the Shadow Festival. This quest is largely 'Combat'-concept based. Difficulty: Easy Rec. Party: 3+ Rewards: 1 World Rewards: None
Duty Session 621: Abandoned Springs	2023 May 21st	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
In the Dark	2023 May 27th
Night at the Farm	2023 June 4th
Meet the Author: Rizadoman	2023 June 8th	Rizadoman has been deep in work writing what he claims to be the next masterpiece in literature. A fictional tale that will have love, action, adventure, taking place a long long time ago. Before his book goes to the presses he has scheduled a reading of the first few chapters in Fort Ouph's square, to the children of Fort Ouph and all others who may be interested.
Duty Session 623: Crystal Lake	2023 June 12th	The Eas Lake has reported increased activity from nearby Sahuagin. The Hunter's Guild has issued a quest for Steel Hunters to pacify the monsters and investigate the source of their agitation. Difficulty: Medium Rec. Party: 3+ Rewards: 4 World Rewards: Reduced monster activity in the Eas water regions
One day in Alne	2023 June 25th
A Looniversity Education	2023 July 8th
Status Report: Reporting	2023 July 15th
Duty Session 625: Clearing the Way to Shibuya	2023 August 5th	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
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.
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.
Duty Session 628: Goblins are Forever	2023 October 28th	The Hunter's guild has gotten word from the temple of law that the Goblin Queen from Karluin is attempting to reform their army near the Great Tree of Lios. The Hunter's guild has set up a staging area near to where the goblin's have taken up residence. The adventurers Difficulty: Hard Rec. Party: 3+ Rewards: 2 World Rewards: Reduce Goblin Queen's army in preparation for the final attack.
Duty Session 630: Windmill Menace	2023 November 5th	The Hunter's Guild has issued a request for Obsidian and Porcelain (read: Junior) Hunters to investigate a disturbance in the Ninetails farmlands. Reports are coming in that some maniac is attacking a windmill claiming it is a boss monster. Difficulty: Easy Rec. Party: 3+ Rewards: 2
Ala Carte Blanche	2024 January 28th