Tarquinus

I actually liked your quest Chewett, quite a lot, for the simple reason that it had something to do with the world of MagicDuel. It's fine for quests to be entertaining - a quest should be entertaining - but cryptography gets old for people like me, quickly, and very few of the quests I've seen have anything to do with the rich MagicDuel setting, the events in the game, or the combat system. I do think the quester balloons don't serve the intended purpose, but seem to be a popularity contest. I received over 70 votes before my quests had even been posted. I am pleased that a majority of the voters voted for rather than against me, but the vote count is not at all reliable as an evaluation of my skill at writing entertaining quests. I echo Cryxus in hoping that quest-creation is not the only barometer for fitness as PWR and RPC; my personal role-model in this regard is Khalazdad, who does more to advance the [b]story[/b] of the game than dozens of other players combined.

Name: Knight's Quest Maker: Tarquinus Started: 08 February '09 Duration: unlimited Objective: Complete five (mostly) combat-related tasks Reward: Recognition, though most of these tasks provide rewards in and of themselves. There may be a geater reward at a later date. Additional notes: The quests require proof such as battle logs, screen-caps, etc. Name: Priestly Quest Maker: Tarquinus Started: 08 February '09 Duration: unlimited Objective: Complete five tasks related to religion and spirituality [i]in MagicDuel[/i] Reward: Recognition. There may be a geater reward at a later date. Additional notes: Some of the quests require proof such screen-caps, etc. Keith requested that I post his quest information here, also. Name: Scholar's Quest Maker: Keith Moon Started: 09 February '09 (has not officially begun yet) Duration: unlimited Objective: Answer five questions related to the world of MagicDuel. Reward: Recognition, though these questions are worth answering in and of themselves. There may be a geater reward at a later date. Additional notes: n/a Name: Bard's Quest Maker: Keith Moon Started: 09 February '09 (has not officially begun yet) Duration: unlimited Objective: Write one or more poems/songs/parodies [i]about the world of MagicDuel.[/i] Reward: Recognition. There may be a geater reward at a later date. Additional notes: This is meant to be a difficult quest, and will be very harshly judged. Name: Lover's Quest Maker: Keith Moon Started: 09 February '09 (has not officially begun yet) Duration: unlimited Objective: Romance someone [i]in the world of MagicDuel.[/i] Reward: Recognition. There may be a geater reward at a later date. Additional notes: Out-of-game romances are not the focus of this quest, and are not particularly encouraged as a result of it. The point is to develop a [i]fantasy[/i] romance. This quest is likely to be very difficult for most people.

[quote name='Watcher' post='24717' date='Feb 3 2009, 10:36 PM']How, exactly, would we show support? Speaking of him? Simply standing and talking at the aformentioned Gates? If we choose to speak of him in other places, with the effect be diminished or unrecognized?[/quote] Showing support is not what is needed. Speaking of him is what is needed. It matters not, truly, whether the speaking occurs at the Howling Gates or in Marind's bathtub.

Happy birthday, noble Je Suis Oeufs Fous.

Enjoyment is frowned upon.

[quote name='Metal Bunny' post='23962' date='Jan 19 2009, 01:52 PM']This is the same for those who believe their side is just and rightly so, making them quite pedantic... [/quote] Illuminating as ever, insane metallic rabbit golem. "Those who believe their side is just and rightly so" have been labouring to achieve recognition for [i]months[/i]. This festival generated a lot of attention to us, most of it favourable. Is it not pedantic to make a hit-and-run post without considering what is being said? Who is speaking without reflection, I wonder?

No, but you are not hurting the opponents' quotient of delusional and irritating.

I would like to thank all those who came out to speak, listen, and celebrate with us. From our perspective, the festival was a great success. :good:

Excellent. We look forward to seeing you.

We would be honoured to have you.

We are most excited about the coming Lunar Festival, and quite honoured by the acceptance of the aforementioned. We shall post times as soon as we are able!

[quote name='Glaistig' post='23562' date='Jan 10 2009, 04:08 PM']Hum, wait; the children of the eclipse came from the MD moon that disappeared?[/quote] No, but the idea is, as my inhabiting spirit is wont to say, "beyond awesome."

[quote name='dst' post='23524' date='Jan 9 2009, 07:42 PM']Yes! Break the treaty, start the war, let the chaos begin!!! Raaaaawr![/quote] Growling is frowned upon.

[quote name='MRWander' post='23509' date='Jan 9 2009, 02:33 PM']just for clarification are the MR frat and savelites included there seems to be confusion for some about this.[/quote] My personal feeling is that they should be. Yrthilian is the leader of Golemus Golemicarum, not just Guerrilla Golemicarum, and the Savelites (and the yet-to-be-recognised) Children of the Eclipse are guilds of the Guardians of the Root. As a member of the High Council of Loreroot, I have taken pains to observe this treaty even though I have no badge and am not "officially" bound by it - I am technically bound by it, and that is all that matters to me.

[quote name='Glaistig' post='23141' date='Dec 30 2008, 01:44 PM']Has the moon ever even appeared in MD?[/quote] [spoiler]Yes. It can be seen in a certain place in Story Mode.[/spoiler] [quote]I'm not up-to-date on the AL or MD lore...[/quote] See the AL, pp. 343-4. [quote]...but if it's not mentioned I'm not exactly sure how your lovely characters know about such an object.[/quote] Many of us suppose our characters had lives in other worlds, before they came to the world of MagicDuel. [quote]Although, I suppose you could just say a myth has been passed down from generation to generation about some legendary celestial body from an origin unknown...[/quote] [spoiler]Marind speaks about it in a certain branch of Story Mode.[/spoiler] [quote]If you can make your story fit with MD's world, a moon cult sounds fine. It might be helpful to post your story if you want support (from more than those who already know and support you, anyway).[/quote] Long story short: we can. We have been working on a moon myth for months; suffice to say it cannot become canonical without support from Muratus. You will find, if you get to know me, that I am one of the more dogmatic players with regard to using the setting as a basis for creativity.

I understand, Aqune, and have heard much the same report. However, I was told at one time that my alliance would be recognised, and I intend to press the matter. More contemporary concerns about whether or not there should be new alliances do not much move me: this is an old story, and as Calyx says, the time to honour this old promise is long overdue.

Over four months ago, four people met in secret to share a dream: a new alliance devoted to the worship and lore of the Moon. Since that time, their leader, Penelope LightMoon, has left the game... but the other three have continued her work. Penelope spoke to the God Muratus and informed us that we were on the verge of being approved as a new alliance, that all we lacked was our badges. So we waited. And we waited. We took our astronomical ideas to Bootes and worked out a consensus with him. We took our need for a home to Loreroot, and agreed to become a guild of the Guardians of the Root alliance. Penelope and I swore allegiance to Lady NelyaSetesh, to the Loreroot High Council, and to Loreroot itself, and I was given a seat on the High Council. A month passed. Penelope encountered RL difficulties that kept her from MagicDuel for a protracted period, and ultimately left the game. I, Tarquinus, went to the Demented Path in Necrovion to mourn her loss. But I waited, hoping for her return, hoping for our official sanction to come. I tire of waiting, and I tire of being attacked by characters from my homeland and characters in alliances with treaties with my homeland. [i]If you know of us and what we represent, [b]please post here[/b] to show your support.[/i] We, the Children of the Eclipse, will come out of the shadows now. We are: [list] [*]Tarquinus [featured in the AL] [*]Karak [*][unnamed spymaster, featured in the AL] [*]LunarGoddess [*]Shadowseeker [*]Xcercses [*]Blind God [*]Strong Willed Legna [*]meru chi [*]Dark Mystic [*]Priestess Aia [/list] And departed comrades, forever welcome should they return: [list] [*]Penelope LightMoon [*]treyg [*]Rinc3WinD [/list] At one time or another, I have recruited some of the most exalted characters in the game, including the now-adopted son of Khalazdad. You know us. You respect us. We are all around you. We are the [url="http://lorerootmd.forumactif.net/sermons-f29/the-heart-of-the-order-t249.htm"][b]Children of the Eclipse[/b][/url]. Keep your eyes skyward!

Tarquinus will be present.

[quote name='SoulTear' post='21490' date='Dec 7 2008, 05:20 PM']And whats this?! Nobody nominated me for best PWR?! I’m hurt I think I’m at least as good as Arzrel Dark or MRD in that category.[/quote] Better. I am an abject failure as an adept and a former worshipper.

[quote name='Bloodpuppy' post='20870' date='Nov 25 2008, 06:37 AM']Well at the Cannon there is a room with a table and chairs, that could be cannons way of activating. Maybe the activation chamber. in Wasp's totem should have Certain people inside (Maybe It was used like a shelter for the people of loreroot).. I think we should have all the aliance members go there to see what happens[/quote] The Cannon's means of powering seems to be located elsewhere. I believe I know where, but I do not wish to discuss the matter in a public forum. Suffice to say, considering Pathfinder's remoteness and difficulty of access, I believe the empowering site for the Cannon will be in a similarly hard-to-reach place. I do not encourage members of our alliance to go to Wasp's Totem [i]en masse.[/i] It is a "weapon of might to aid a fair fight", and should be honored as such.

[quote name='awiiya' post='19522' date='Nov 6 2008, 03:54 AM']Consider my prior comment void. I'm a little mystified to the nature of the weapon. Is it pure magical, is it a shield, does it take the form of projectiles, or is it all of the above? Awi[/quote] I have since had time to take a closer look at Kell'etha's Cannon, and I must say I was wrong: it points at the sky, just as Wasp's Totem does. I have the impression both weapons are energy weapons.

[quote name='MRnegative6' post='20742' date='Nov 23 2008, 03:39 PM']Now, give the pirates their ship...is going to be hard, they can have a boat, and paddle about in lores lake:) Im actually serious...there is something there to look, its just i dont have clearance to get to the place i want in the lake, mb the alliance could if it was made there? Out of GG go to lore! XD bt the lake part is true.[/quote] Sieur: as a member of the High Council of Loreroot and one sworn to defend it, I will thank thee to keep thy business out of my land. I have been assaulted by thine "MR Fraternity" enough times while simply looking around Golemus Golemicarum, and I will not soon forget it. My land and yours have a non-aggression agreement, so I will put this as civilly as I can: see to thine own business and stay out of the private affairs of Loreroot. Thou'rt entirely accurate about the lake. Thou dost not have "clearance" to get whither thou dost want to go, and there is ample reason for thee not to have it. I will say this but once: stay out, or bring the consequences down on thyself and thy brethren, with whom, despite their past behaviour, I have no quarrel at this time. Do not give me cause to have one. Thy suggestion - that the Captain would be better served to sail about a sacred lake, with little chance of discovery and less chance of friendly reception, than to explore an entire ocean whose contents have remained unknown since ancient times - is absurd on its face. I once thought thee intelligent. Now, in sooth, I begin to wonder.

There is only one Captain in these lands, and it is Cryxus. His endeavour hath my full support; indeed, I wanted him for the Children of the Eclipse, but he is destined for greatness of a different kind.

I have heard references to the "gods of Golemus Golemicarum," but do not yet have any reason to think they are canonical. I wouldn't mind having one.

Texas. There are several of us down here, it seems.