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[center][img]https://i.imgur.com/GkMhYkw.png[/img] [b] Pregame begins Feb 9th Events will run Feb 23rd-March 7th[/b][/center] As you’re out gathering for the day, you come across a piece of paper pinned to a tree. It has a hastily scrawled map with a location circled and a note written in a delicate hand. [i]”To all dragons strong in heart and bold in mind: A terrible thing has happened to my father, my people. It is too much to face alone and we require the assistance of any good hearted dragons who will offer it. All those who will help, join us before the two moons are both full again. On that night, we will depart.”[/i] There’s nothing else on the note, and no other clues as to the creator’s identity. Do you dare follow the directions and see what happens next? ------ [i]Blight of Crystal [/i]is a combination roleplaying and puzzle game set in the world of Flight Rising. Players will need to solve a number of puzzles and challenges both individually and as a group to advance in the story, and their successes and failures will have a direct impact on the events of the plot. In addition, you will meet many NPCs, interact with your party members, and weave a story about your adventures fighting off the mysterious darkness that threatens the city and citizens of Alexandrite... --------- -This is a game with lots of mechanics and potentially lots of reading and writing. If you don’t like lots of mechanics and reading, this may not be for you. -This game will have light CYOA elements, as players’ decisions and successes or failures will have an impact on the story. Your goal and overall path is predetermined- your success in either will depend solely on yourselves. -While some elements will be possible to complete as a solo player, many puzzles will require cooperation with your fellow players. Venues of communication both on and off of Flight Rising will be provided. -Many elements of this adventure will be occurring in Discord and Google sheets, so basic familiarity with both is recommended. While a Discord account is not strictly required to participate in this game, players may use it to coordinate and some NPC interaction may occur only in Discord. -Please be respectful of your fellow players. Players acting in a disruptive fashion towards their teammates, including but not limited to hostility towards others or sabotaging puzzles for the other players, may be removed from the game at GM discretion. Players are entitled to 1 warning before removal. Removed players will not be able earn any additional prizes and any actions taken will not count towards puzzle failure or completion. -Due to the nature of this game, slots are limited to 30 players on a first-come, first-served basis. Players beyond this number may place themselves on a waitlist, and may be brought in mid-game if any drop-outs occur. -Nothing that occurs in this game will affect your existing Flight Rising account, items, or dragons, besides possibly winning a few prizes. ----- To sign up, submit the following form: [code][quote] @Darksilverhawk [b]Username:[/b] [b]ID number:[/b] [b]Have you participated in similar games before, either on or off Flight Rising?[/b] [b]Do you understand that this will be a demanding game with daily events, but participation in all events is absolutely not mandatory and you can sit out days if you need to?[/b][/code]

[center][img]https://i.imgur.com/FZkB6Fe.png[/img] [b]Dragons[/b] Each player will bring any 1 dragon currently present in their lair or den. This dragon may not be switched out at any time once the game has begun. Dragons may bring as much apparel as can be equipped and all apparel and stats cannot be changed once the first event has begun and a dragon is submitted unless specifically specified by event or GM. As all dragons are magical creatures, dragons are assumed to have a basic familiarity with their elemental powers as far as puzzle solving is concerned. (Players are free to roleplay their characters otherwise if desired.) Dragons may also use any innate abilities (such as a nocturne’s mimicry or an imperial’s sheer size and strength) to solve puzzles as deemed reasonable by the GM. [b]Inventory[/b] Each player may bring an inventory of 5 items with them in addition to worn apparel. These items may be any FR item in existence and you may not take a duplicate of an item you already have. Players are encouraged to bring any item they feel might be helpful on an adventure- you never know what might come in handy! [b]Boons[/b] Boons represent little bits of good luck that all adventures on quests against evil seem to come across. Boons may be gathered through certain roleplaying events or may be given out at the GM or mods’ discretion to players showing exceptional teamwork or initiative. Players may spend a boon at any time to gain one of the following: Gain a hint from the GM on any puzzle Gain an extra turn or submission (as appropriate) for one player in any puzzle Instantly restock an inventory or apparel slot with any eligible item Other abilities may be considered at GM’s discretion [/center]

[center] [url=https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/11nb71FXQXG0gK5IZ95vJ3TH1OGQ2kb8yKxshUwXcX40/edit?usp=sharing]Main sheet here [/url] [url=https://docs.google.com/document/d/1MM0Z-Joz6y2wrgLVIqZmpMnOe5OzYpwJTfp0HEeazAg/edit?usp=sharing]Previous Events [/url] [img]https://i.imgur.com/Fg8pKie.png[/img] [b]Event 5[/b] The mage hermit looks around at her suddenly spotless home. “Now you have lots of time to help us!” Giode chimes, “all we need is to know the end of the spell and we’ll be on our way.” The hermit stares at your party for a moment. An earnest and hopeful set of dragons looks back at her. Saphira takes a tentative step forward. The hermit looks at you for another long moment. Then she pulls back her hood. “We are Chrysoidine. We are most impressed with your character. We have decided we will help you with the knowledge you seek.” You look at your companions excitedly. Claws of Diamond and Saphira look relieved. “The spell of which you seek requires a blade of iron, forged in the light of a fallen star. You must pierce the skin of the dragon with it, and then you must shine a light through a diamond without flaw and speak an incantation. We know the incantation to finish the spell. And we will speak it for you when the time requires it, if you should give us the honor of accompanying you.” For the first time, you see the hint of a smile. “We have another item that will be helpful to you.” She reaches into a trunk and pulls out a small box. She opens it and you peer inside. A small ball of light sparkles within. Noore gasps, “Is that ... a star?” “Yes. A star fallen on a mountain top. We fetched it many years ago. Now make haste.” ——— You finally reach the outskirts of Alexandrite in the early afternoon. There’s a large group camped a few Windsinger’s lengths outside the gates. You wander through dragons setting up small tents all around you. They’re dressed in bright clothing and everyone moves with a certain degree of haste. They peer at you curiously as you walk through. Towards the end of the run of tents you find a couple dragons standing around and pointing at tents. “Come on now, they won’t build themselves! Come on, let’s keep to the deadlines! No reason to let a little slip up set us back.” Saphira look around in wonder and beckons a dragon towards her. “Tell me, what is happening in this town.” There is a pause as the dragon stares at her in wonder, then they run off to tell the others what they have seen. “Princess!” “The princess is here!” “She’s here!” The commotion ripples through the crowd until the whole group is standing before you. The dragons huddle together for a moment, then from the huddle a dragon wearing a sequined jacket and top hat emerges. “Princess, we apologize that due to the current state of the city you are unable to enjoy our carnival as it was intended. However, we would be honored to be able to present to you a private show of our performers’ many talents, if it would please your majesty.” Saphira looks delighted. You can see Claws of Diamond give up on trying to stop her before he even starts. “That would be amazing!” she says. Immediately, several performers whisk your group into a nearby tent. For a few minutes there is a flurry of activity as dragons set up props and equipment all around you. Then, suddenly the arena in front of you is empty, save for a bogsneak in a sequined jacket and hat. He stands quietly for a moment, then flings open his wings and gestures all around him. “Dragons of all ages! I invite you to join us on a magical adventure with Twist and Turn and The Amazing Acrobat Troop!” The next hour passes in a blur of amazing feats and amusing performances. A couple of ridgebacks balance on a rope far above your heads. A bunch of hainu perform a coordinated dance routine under a trainer’s watchful eye. A coatl archer masterfully hits a series of targets while holding the bow with his tail. A pearlcatcher wearing a comically oversized hat and a ridgeback wearing a comically tiny hat do a comedy routine involving a pair of incompetent alchemists. (Giode likes that one a lot.) A fae swallows an entire sword and removes it unharmed, then balances a full dinnerware set on his tail. The main event is Twist and Turn themselves, a pair of spirals juggling no less than 12 balls, 3 lit torches, and a hainu between them. Saphira watches the whole thing joyfully, laughing and clapping loudly with every performance. Noore grumbles something about “commoner entertainment,” but you still see him crack a smile every so often. Finally, the performers take their final bows and you cheer loudly. As you emerge from the tent, to your surprise a few carnival games have been set up in your honor. The ringmaster looks a bit sheepish as you step outside, “Sorry we can’t set everything up. This is all we could do in time. Feel free to play as much as you’d like, though!” Your companions scatter among the booths. Giode and Chrysoidine both look with interest at a booth filled with small clay figurines. “Pick a figurine, if there’s a flight symbol on the bottom, you win a prize! Try your luck, ladies.” Looks like you have some time to enjoy the carnival.

[center] [img]https://i.imgur.com/VaF3b0Y.png[/img] [b]Ongoing:[/b] [url=https://forms.gle/WKaqiLQYGndXBL969]Submit your dragons and inventory any time if you have not already. [/url] [b]Event 4:[/b] [url=https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/10kRLvTqm8WwlmrEaJyeEwffwQgzRXg1z8qq2dqsaZfA/edit?usp=sharing]Event 4 puzzle here![/url] [/center]

[center][img]https://i.imgur.com/qFBHHHo.png[/img] There are two sets of prizes in this game, Grand Prizes and Prize Packs. Players will unlock prize packs as they advance through the story- players may claim any 1 prize pack of their choice at any point in the game. No more than three players may claim any given pack, however. Grand prizes will be distributed raffle-style at the end of the game and will also unlock throughout the game. Players will earn a specific number of tickets depending on total participation throughout the event that they may put towards any raffle prize. All players who participate in at least one event will receive at minimum two tickets. [b]Grand Prizes[/b] [quote][item=Secondary Gene: Facet][/quote] [b]Prize Packs[/b] None yet... keep exploring to find some![/center]

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Special thanks to Xairathan for their long running EoE series for inspiration, and special thanks to Ulfberht for letting me know people really do love this stuff.