Commission Board: September 2020

[keeperoftales]

Commission Board: September 2020—

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ID	QUEST	PTS
0901	Protect the Harvest Caravans: Perhaps it’s thanks to the remnants from Story Eater's plant minions that devastated the Index back in the winter that the crops are bountiful this year. The farmers are going to need some extra hands gathering and delivering these large shipments to merchants around the Index and out to the other Stories. However, there have been reports of caravans being attacked by rogues and even Erasers, so help to protect them is also requested.	1
0902	How to Train your Scarecrow: A scarecrow ain’t worth anything if it can't scare off pests. Teach them how to scare properly by showing whatever methods that can be used.	1
0903	Taste Testers: Since the harvest is good this year, there’s enough for restaurants to set up samples for the upcoming anniversary and have various food challenges, be it finishing a giant dumpling or eating as many chicken wings as you can. There are also plenty of new and "interesting" recipes and challenges, such as who has the spiciest dish.	1
0904	Wonderland-itis: It seems Wonderland hasn’t quite left the poor citizens be. People are gaining rabbit ears or cat tails or pig snouts. Some are turning invisible and unable to be re-visible. Others feel the need to spew philosophical life lessons or hold tea parties every 15 minutes. The doctors have come to name the phenomena Wonderland-itis and thankfully there is a cure. A certain potion mix can be made that will remove the effects upon drinking it and any specialized apothecary can make it. They need the following ingredients: red mushroom spots, glitterfly wings (a type of butterfly that sprinkles glitter as it flies), dodo eggs, and laughing rose petals. These items can be found in Wonderland, Midsummer Rose, and the Index. Help collect the items and receive a free potion in return.	2
0905	Pumpkin Chunkin' Preppin': Villagers from the Hollow Christmas Carol have designed a new activity to try this year: Pumpkin Chunkin'. Catapults are erected and teams try to see who can shoot their pumpkin the farthest. The date of the challenge is a month away, but supplies are in heavy demand. There are no restrictions on materials to build the catapults so requests for lumber, steel, and even strange items such as cheese are in high demand. But the hardest to acquire are the pumpkins. Rather than ordinary pumpkins, the villagers have made things more exciting by requiring flaming pumpkin skulls found only in patches growing near high temperature climates. This ranges from deserts to volcanos and lava pits. The bigger and fiery it is, the better.	1 (2 for pumpkins)
0906	Ghost Upkeep: It’s getting spooky around the Index and the ghosts are starting to come to play. Or, at least they would like to, but it seems their sheets are worn and dirty since last year! Help them get new sheets! The usual "plain white" sheet is okay, but some prefer a little decoration to help "liven" up things for the upcoming holiday season.	1
0907	The Royal Hunt: The more affluent of the fae folk are throwing a new "competition" mocking traditional royal hunts hosted by humans. There are two teams, one as the hunters and the other acting as the animals. The "hunted" group are dressed up in silly animal costumes and must elude the equally ridiculously, flamboyantly dressed hunters who are armed with colored cushion arrows.	1
0908	Electric Skeletons: A gang of skeletons have harnessed the power of lightning by wearing lightning rod hats and are now causing havoc around the city, deliberately shocking innocent bystanders and creating lightning storms in some areas. Knock off their hats and arrest the individuals.	2
0909	Monster Bounties: These creatures have become a menace to the local populace and need to be taken care of! Click to see list. Chimera: Chimera of unknown origins have been spotted out in the woodlands attacking local wildlife and some appearing around farms and ranches. They vary in size and species. Further investigation will be required, so although they need to be eliminated, capture and/or returning fragments of the creatures is requested. Sodarayg: Large, blue, sea serpent-like creatures have been spotted in both the Index's Endless Ocean in the east and the oceans of The Little Mermaid. They are creating powerful lightning storms that have reached the mainlands and are wreaking havoc on ships with the turbulent waves. As the ones in the Mermaid are smaller, it is believed some Sodarayg eggs had been smuggled out there. For now, cull the serpents in both areas. (Mod Note: An alternative method is to return the younger serpents from the Mermaid Book to the ones in the Index as it's easily surmised that the adult Sodarayg's are not happy.) Two-headed Troll: A giant two-headed troll has appeared by the Sunset Bridge, a bridge that is often traveled by merchants and farmers to reach the Index from the southern villages. Although trolls are a common menace, this one in particular is more violent and aggressive than most with casualties rising. (Mod Note: Turns out the troll is actually an Eraser that's snuck so take it out fast! There is only one troll so anyone taking this quest is encouraged to make it open for groups.) (note: point rewards are for the quest as a whole, not for each part. Doing a different section will be considered as if repeating the quest.)	2 each

Comments

[chippedsoul]

[He tilts his head and then proceeds to pat the scarecrows head a few times with his free hand.]

Isn't it just straw inside? [...How is this thing thinking and such without a brain?]

[forachange]

I think so, but it doesn't seem right, you know? Even if he's not supposed to be, this guy's alive!

[chippedsoul]

... [He'll dig his claws into the scarecrows head, which made him shudder. He pulls out a fistful of straw.]

As you can see, he's still alive. [He is indeed still moving, a bit deflated in the head and wobbly. Maybe he could have just asked if it was ok, but Kazuma apparently wanted to prove a point his own way.]

[forachange]

[Wembley gives a yelp, seeming much more bothered than the scarecrow himself. He's gonna need a second to recover from the shock of seeing that...]

Well... I-I guess you're right, then. Still seems kind of mean to me, but, if it'll help the scarecrow with his job...

[chippedsoul]

I don't see how it's any different from stuffing him with things to bulk him up. [Maybe he is being too serious about this?] What else would you suggest then?

[forachange]

Well, it's pretty different to give him things than to take things from him, right?

[But what would he suggest...? Wembley's not entirely sure, until he starts thinking a bit differently.]

Maybe- Maybe we need to think less about making him scarier, and more about things that can help him be scary. Uh, I mean, you know... Traps and stuff.

[chippedsoul]

Traps? Like creating a pitfall, or sounds when they're triggered? [They are in the middle of a cornfield. Could definitely trick people into thinking something's moving through them.]

[forachange]

Yeah, exactly - things that make sounds or move around here! That would make it feel really scary, don't you think?

[chippedsoul]

[He hums quietly.] All right. Some rope and wood, we can probably get something done here.

[The challenge is asking the locals without scaring them off. It's hard not to seem imposing, no matter how nicely he ask. Some haven't exactly forgotten the trouble Hyde had caused as well.] ...Maybe, you can handle the talking.

[forachange]

[Wembley pauses, blinking at Kazuma.]

Sure, I can. I think, anyway... Rope and wood. What kinds?

[Because he knows if they haven't made a clear plan for any possible options thrown his way when he's 'handling the talking', there could be some trouble.]

[chippedsoul]

...Just rope. [How helpful.] Typical rope to tie things, some wood planks, post...and a shovel.

[forachange]

Uh, okay.

[He's still not sure about this but even though they're working together, he's too intimidated to put up a fuss.]

And I guess if we can't find anyone to give us those things, maybe we can buy them in the market.

[chippedsoul]

We can at least borrow a shovel. [He doesn't have an interest in keeping one. If only Shizuo were around. He's got a giant shovel. Time to go bother the local farmers, or at least tried to. Many who spot Kazuma immediately run the other way, or act like they're busy. A grumble.]

Hrm. You may have to ask on your own. I can gather the supplies they approve can be taken.

[forachange]

Sure. I can do that. [He can't help being distracted by the locals' reaction to Kazuma. It's more than a little unnerving.] Why is everyone so scared of you?

[chippedsoul]

...Because I look like someone who used to cause them a lot of trouble. [He stops beside a fence.]

I didn't have control over a part of my essence. It brings out a person's inner demon, their dark selves and gives it a physical form.

[forachange]

Oh.

[And for a moment, that's all Wembley says. It's a lot for him to think about, coming from a society of beings that are inherently good, to the point that evil tends to abhor fraggles. Sure, indivuals do bad things at times, but at their core, all fraggles are rather innocent creatures.]

That must have been scary for... Well, for everyone. But you have control over it now, right?

[chippedsoul]

Yes. Along with the power that comes with it. [There's a snapping sound and suddenly part of the fence that was under his claws had been split in two. He hums quietly.]

Of course, there's still things I need to work on.