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« november: open log »
This is our Open Log for players to have an easy opportunity to tag others and have fun with prompts that deal with current happenings that are not covered by our MANTA Board quests. Sometimes we provide extra quests at the bottom, but oftentimes we just let the MANTA Board cover it. Players are free to include MANTA Board quests in their toplevels!
For your toplevel, please include the following: Character Name | Canon | Armada.
Azur Lane - Enterprise | Paladin
Baldur's Gate 3 - Halsin | Paladin
Daria - Daria Morgendorffer | Corsair
Dragon Age - Fenris | Corsair
Final Fantasy XVI - Joshua Rosfield | Corsair
Final Fantasy Type-0 - Rem Tokimiya | Corsair
Forgotten Realms - Jarlaxle Baenre | Corsair
Forgotten Realms - Kimmuriel Oblodra | Corsair
Genshin Impact - Kaveh | Paladin
Granblue Fantasy - Eustace | Corsair
Kingdom Hearts - Demyx | Corsair
Kingdom Hearts - Roxas | Paladin
My Hero Academia - Katsuki Bakugou | Paladin
Love Between Fairy and Devil - Dongfang Qingcang | Corsair
Shades of Magic - Holland Vosijk | Corsair
Tales of Zestiria - Sorey | Paladin
For your toplevel, please include the following: Character Name | Canon | Armada.
TOPLEVEL DIRECTORY (Updated November 25)
Azur Lane - Enterprise | Paladin
Baldur's Gate 3 - Halsin | Paladin
Daria - Daria Morgendorffer | Corsair
Dragon Age - Fenris | Corsair
Final Fantasy XVI - Joshua Rosfield | Corsair
Final Fantasy Type-0 - Rem Tokimiya | Corsair
Forgotten Realms - Jarlaxle Baenre | Corsair
Forgotten Realms - Kimmuriel Oblodra | Corsair
Genshin Impact - Kaveh | Paladin
Granblue Fantasy - Eustace | Corsair
Kingdom Hearts - Demyx | Corsair
Kingdom Hearts - Roxas | Paladin
My Hero Academia - Katsuki Bakugou | Paladin
Love Between Fairy and Devil - Dongfang Qingcang | Corsair
Shades of Magic - Holland Vosijk | Corsair
Tales of Zestiria - Sorey | Paladin
ELTRUT
With the Ghoul's Moon festivities over, it's time for everyone to clean up and prepare for the coming winter season. Of course, with the leviathans capable of moving and keeping to warmer waters, it's usually not much of an issue. But it never hurts to be prepared, and the crops and products are always great for export.
Of more concern, both Eltrut and the Naughtilust were weakened from the attack from the Ghost Ship and are dozing a bit for the first week or so. Those in charge are requesting help in preparing special food that will help with their recovery. But to help keep spirits up and to hopefully provide some positive energy to the leviathans, a special hotpot gathering will be hosted for anyone to come and help cook, either for the leviathans or for others. A perfect chance to socialize and catch up with others. Just keep an eye out—someone may try to spoil the food.
One of the biggest products that will be sent off this season will be everything pumpkin. The giant pumpkin shell Eltrut created for Ghoul's Moon will start to shed and the leviathan will need some help in gathering the large chunks before it falls completely into the ocean. Harvesting the pumpkin shell off of Eltrut is no easy feat, but not only is it edible, the rind is also tough and durable.
🔪 Harvest. Using carving knives and pickaxes, everyone must head out of town and into the forests to remove the pumpkin and clean off the shell beneath. Large tubs and wagons will be provided to help haul off the goods.
🐢 Pumpkin Spice Turtles. Drawn by all the pumpkins are small little pumpkin turtles. They are forbidden from being harmed or caught, however, they produce a special "pumpkin spice" and "pumpkin cinnamon" dust that can be carefully collected. While most will respect the law, others will be greedy and try to capture these turtles. Help protect and catch any who try—or perhaps get some extra cash by successfully catching and selling them off.
🔨 Build-A-Pumpkin. To help spur motivation and creativity, there are numerous competitions centered on building the most interesting and durable creation using only the pumpkin rinds. Some small things like nails and bits of wood can be used to help, but it must otherwise be made out of the rinds. From unique artwork to small buildings to carriages to boats and ships—the possibilities are endless. Just don't mind the mess.
🔪 Harvest. Using carving knives and pickaxes, everyone must head out of town and into the forests to remove the pumpkin and clean off the shell beneath. Large tubs and wagons will be provided to help haul off the goods.
🐢 Pumpkin Spice Turtles. Drawn by all the pumpkins are small little pumpkin turtles. They are forbidden from being harmed or caught, however, they produce a special "pumpkin spice" and "pumpkin cinnamon" dust that can be carefully collected. While most will respect the law, others will be greedy and try to capture these turtles. Help protect and catch any who try—or perhaps get some extra cash by successfully catching and selling them off.
🔨 Build-A-Pumpkin. To help spur motivation and creativity, there are numerous competitions centered on building the most interesting and durable creation using only the pumpkin rinds. Some small things like nails and bits of wood can be used to help, but it must otherwise be made out of the rinds. From unique artwork to small buildings to carriages to boats and ships—the possibilities are endless. Just don't mind the mess.
Of more concern, both Eltrut and the Naughtilust were weakened from the attack from the Ghost Ship and are dozing a bit for the first week or so. Those in charge are requesting help in preparing special food that will help with their recovery. But to help keep spirits up and to hopefully provide some positive energy to the leviathans, a special hotpot gathering will be hosted for anyone to come and help cook, either for the leviathans or for others. A perfect chance to socialize and catch up with others. Just keep an eye out—someone may try to spoil the food.
To aid the two weakened leviathans, a list of key ingredients is provided for volunteers to head into the forests and out to sea to gather. Large tables and several grills, pots, and other cooking equipment will be provided for anyone to use.
🔥 Fire Sprites. Instead of normal flames, the food for the leviathans needs to be cooked over a special fire created by special fire sprite. They will only appear around campfires or bonfires where stories are told, so time to create a suitable fire pit and get to storytelling! Any kind will work.
🌰 Chest of Chestnuts. One of the most prized ingredients is a special type of chestnut that can only be found in special acorn chests buried underground by squirrel scavengers. These squirrels specifically gather these chestnuts because they are so rare, delicious, and known to have medicinal properties. Said squirrels will also gladly relinquish their store…if they can remember where those chests are. Time to go on a wild treasure hunt!
🐡 Fish Puffing. There is a special type of pufferfish that will be carefully collected and brought to the pier where volunteers must wear special gloves and carefully squeeze the fish to force it to secrete a special fluid that has potent healing properties. Soothe the fish and make them more willing to be handled by singing a cheerful tune. Whistling and other music can help. Feeding them special kelp and gently petting them will also keep them calm and less agitated.
🍲 Cookoff! Whether it's for the leviathans or just cooking a meal to be shared with others, the cooking stations are constantly in use. Who can prepare the most delicious meal?
🔥 Fire Sprites. Instead of normal flames, the food for the leviathans needs to be cooked over a special fire created by special fire sprite. They will only appear around campfires or bonfires where stories are told, so time to create a suitable fire pit and get to storytelling! Any kind will work.
🌰 Chest of Chestnuts. One of the most prized ingredients is a special type of chestnut that can only be found in special acorn chests buried underground by squirrel scavengers. These squirrels specifically gather these chestnuts because they are so rare, delicious, and known to have medicinal properties. Said squirrels will also gladly relinquish their store…if they can remember where those chests are. Time to go on a wild treasure hunt!
🐡 Fish Puffing. There is a special type of pufferfish that will be carefully collected and brought to the pier where volunteers must wear special gloves and carefully squeeze the fish to force it to secrete a special fluid that has potent healing properties. Soothe the fish and make them more willing to be handled by singing a cheerful tune. Whistling and other music can help. Feeding them special kelp and gently petting them will also keep them calm and less agitated.
🍲 Cookoff! Whether it's for the leviathans or just cooking a meal to be shared with others, the cooking stations are constantly in use. Who can prepare the most delicious meal?
ELAH
Things are a bit hectic within Baleen, the capital city of Elah. A wild flock of singing turkeys have been set loose and they are running amok, causing a disturbance to everyone. They are getting stuck in chimneys, popping into bathrooms, and swimming in the many fountain pools found all over town. What makes them more disruptive is their singing, which, unfortunately, sound more like nails dragging down chalkboard. While some may be ready to roast them to send to Eltrut for a feast, perhaps some may try to catch them.
And send them to Nogard. (They likely came from there, anyway—)
Researchers would especially appreciate it if these turkeys could be caught and removed as they are busy studying the tombstone relic brought back from the ghost ship. What secrets could it hold…?
And send them to Nogard. (They likely came from there, anyway—)
Researchers would especially appreciate it if these turkeys could be caught and removed as they are busy studying the tombstone relic brought back from the ghost ship. What secrets could it hold…?
At the Archives, researchers are hard at work studying the broken pieces of the black tombstone that was brought back from the ghost ship. They believe it's the reason the ship and its undead crew appeared, but how?
💤 Energy Drain. Although precautions are set, those who are exposed to the relics start feeling a bit drained, as if their energy is being sucked away. Quickly remove any affected and find a way to seal or contain the relics without being affected as well.
🪦 Undeadly Experiments. Although now in pieces, the tombstone relic still holds some power. Thus researchers decide to perform direct tests and experiments to see how it affects the undead. There are requests made to those who have previously died either in their world or this one, and some venture to graveyards where dead and ghosts are sometimes active. When in close contact with the relic, all who have experienced death in some way will become more hostile and aggressive, some even outright attacking any nearby. Help protect those performing the experiment and subdue the affected until they calm down.
🏃♂️ Thief! Those damn Corsair, they can never respect important research! A few bad eggs are breaking the agreement and are trying to steal the fragments, perhaps to sell them off to someone else or for some other purpose.
💤 Energy Drain. Although precautions are set, those who are exposed to the relics start feeling a bit drained, as if their energy is being sucked away. Quickly remove any affected and find a way to seal or contain the relics without being affected as well.
🪦 Undeadly Experiments. Although now in pieces, the tombstone relic still holds some power. Thus researchers decide to perform direct tests and experiments to see how it affects the undead. There are requests made to those who have previously died either in their world or this one, and some venture to graveyards where dead and ghosts are sometimes active. When in close contact with the relic, all who have experienced death in some way will become more hostile and aggressive, some even outright attacking any nearby. Help protect those performing the experiment and subdue the affected until they calm down.
🏃♂️ Thief! Those damn Corsair, they can never respect important research! A few bad eggs are breaking the agreement and are trying to steal the fragments, perhaps to sell them off to someone else or for some other purpose.
NOGARD
In Nogard, the island the leviathan has settled in is teeming with wild beasts, and perhaps due to being in a warmer climate, they are appearing more and more often, as if coming out of hibernation. It makes for a perfect opportunity for hunters to head out in hopes of collecting rare meat, materials, and hides that can be used and sold. To prevent overhunting, a competition is hosted with rules and regulations that all participants must abide by.
As such, there will be a group to help ensure security and they will even request assistance from Paladins, who are also allowed to participate in the hunt if they wish. Thus those who prefer to go after people will be quite useful to keep track and go after anyone who is poaching, hunting creatures under the "protected" list, or wasting the kills. To any who are caught…well, the Paladins may fare nicer compared to a Corsair.
Afterwards, a large feast to celebrate is thrown, though of course it can get rowdy and with the alcohol fountain brought in, fights and brawls are bound to happen.
But there will also be a "special guest" rushing into town: wild boars. Perhaps agitated by the hunts or out for revenge against those who targeted them (which was allowed), the boars are crashing and charging into everything they see. While this may look like a good opportunity to prepare some BBQ Boar, the conservationists of the Corsairs would like to drive most of them back into the wilds.
As such, there will be a group to help ensure security and they will even request assistance from Paladins, who are also allowed to participate in the hunt if they wish. Thus those who prefer to go after people will be quite useful to keep track and go after anyone who is poaching, hunting creatures under the "protected" list, or wasting the kills. To any who are caught…well, the Paladins may fare nicer compared to a Corsair.
While most predators and creatures of large populations are eligible for the competition, there are a few notable hunts that will reap great rewards for those who dare. Those who turn in their kills will receive a decent portion of the profits and first choice in what to keep for their own. The rest will be turned in to be sold, with the Elphantin tusks going straight to Eltrut to be used for the recovery efforts.
🦈 Goblin Shark. This deep-sea shark has a distinctive long, flattened snout and protrusible jaws, making it look quite unusual compared to other shark species. All parts of its body can be used so it makes for a profitable hunt—if one can brace the cold depths to take it down.
🐍 Coibara. Head of a cobra, body of a bear, and tail and coloring of a koi fish, this snake chimera can be found in dark coves and anywhere near deeper bodies of water. Capable of sprinting over the ground and swimming, beware of its poisonous fangs, which can also fetch a pretty penny along with its hide. The venom can also be collected for both poison and anti-venom purposes.
🦚 Pexeo. An equine beast with the body and markings of a zebra and plumage and head of a peacock that roams the greener valleys. Although not hostile, it can be dangerous if attacked, its beak revealing sharp rows of teeth that can tear up anything that gets caught in it and its hooves sharp as blades. Rather than killed, the feathers are the real prize and can be carefully plucked instead. But its meat can be considered a delicacy in some areas.
🐘 Elphantin. This giant elephant like creature is considered as the top hunt of the list. They can only be found deep within the forests and only appear at dawn when the foggy mist is thickest. While every part can be used, what makes this the top prize is the medicinal properties of its tusks. But it is very difficult to track and hunt and will take a group of skilled hunters to take down.
🦈 Goblin Shark. This deep-sea shark has a distinctive long, flattened snout and protrusible jaws, making it look quite unusual compared to other shark species. All parts of its body can be used so it makes for a profitable hunt—if one can brace the cold depths to take it down.
🐍 Coibara. Head of a cobra, body of a bear, and tail and coloring of a koi fish, this snake chimera can be found in dark coves and anywhere near deeper bodies of water. Capable of sprinting over the ground and swimming, beware of its poisonous fangs, which can also fetch a pretty penny along with its hide. The venom can also be collected for both poison and anti-venom purposes.
🦚 Pexeo. An equine beast with the body and markings of a zebra and plumage and head of a peacock that roams the greener valleys. Although not hostile, it can be dangerous if attacked, its beak revealing sharp rows of teeth that can tear up anything that gets caught in it and its hooves sharp as blades. Rather than killed, the feathers are the real prize and can be carefully plucked instead. But its meat can be considered a delicacy in some areas.
🐘 Elphantin. This giant elephant like creature is considered as the top hunt of the list. They can only be found deep within the forests and only appear at dawn when the foggy mist is thickest. While every part can be used, what makes this the top prize is the medicinal properties of its tusks. But it is very difficult to track and hunt and will take a group of skilled hunters to take down.
Afterwards, a large feast to celebrate is thrown, though of course it can get rowdy and with the alcohol fountain brought in, fights and brawls are bound to happen.
But there will also be a "special guest" rushing into town: wild boars. Perhaps agitated by the hunts or out for revenge against those who targeted them (which was allowed), the boars are crashing and charging into everything they see. While this may look like a good opportunity to prepare some BBQ Boar, the conservationists of the Corsairs would like to drive most of them back into the wilds.
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But it's Joshua and of all people, Jill would never dream of telling him she wouldn't assist him to the ends of the world. Besides, Joshua still has his illness last time she checked and without Tarja here, they need a backup plan in case of emergency. So the potion voucher was too tempting to ignore.
And the chance to add another novel to her growing collection is also appealing. She really should be wary with such a title as DRAGON HEAT, but something about not judging a book by its cover exist, right?]
Maybe it's a kind of plant? Like cattails? They aren't actually tails...
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He's here for the adventure of it and to perhaps get a funny gift for Jill.]
That might be a plausible lead, Jill. Perhaps all of them are plants instead of literal things.
[Now the question would be ... Where do they go looking for plants?]
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These Rosfield boys will be the death of her.]
It seem to make sense to me. I recall Tarja using all sorts of plants on her potions. Surely making some here can't be that different.
[So she says, though the fact she isn't quite confident in her statement shows in the questioning tone it carries. Either it's that or the fact Jill has another query getting ready to be thrown out between them.
She shrugs, pursing her lips as she glances down at the list. If cat knuckles were throwing them for a loop, the next requested item surely won't be any kinder to them.]
What's a monkey?
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The question has Joshua pausing. He had been contemplating places to look for special growing herbs and plants. The wild areas in Eltrut? Or maybe even sneaking into the conservatory gardens in Elah... But his brain record scratches.]
A monkey...? I'm... not entirely sure. It sounds like some sort of creature. If it has flakes I only assume it's some sort of reptile.
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[If only because the man seemed so deadset on purposely being a vague as possible. Almost like he took pleasure in leaving people to their wildest imaginations. Maybe he didn't consider imaginations like Joshua's that would clearly mix up two different creatures. Or worse yet, maybe the healer doesn't even know what a monkey is himself.]
At least bat drippings seem easy enough to obtain. Though I do hope that truly does say drippings and not droppings.
[Just in case, she studies the paper just a little harder with a harsh squint to make sure the vowels didn't switch up on her.]
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[The bat drippings and the bat droppings. But what if the healer meant something else entirely? He is starting to think that they should just bring back the entire bat-]
What would Clive do in a situation like this? He was always adept at handling tasks, no matter how odd.
[Clive is the sidequest master.]
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You're on dropping duty.
[Sorry, Joshua. You might be ailing, but guano catching is not Jill's department unless she's picking up after Torgal.]
Other than swinging his sword at something, he'd ask around for information. The few times I went with him, we spend quite a bit of time asking people in the area if they saw something, knew of something, or even knew someone who knew something. You'd be surprised how many people are willing to talk if you just ask the right questions.
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[Now he looks like a slightly pouty little brother that doesn't want to touch poo either.]
If that's the case let's start with the local medicine shop. If this is for a potion then they are sure to have something for us to learn.
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[He's not getting away. That pout might work on Clive, but Jill has seen it enough times in their childhood to know which of its appearances matter and which ones don't.]
Speaking of potions... [Jill gives Joshua a full once-over that features a tight lipped expression that says she's about to take a serious turn.] How have you been faring?
[He's going to say he's just fine, isn't he? Jill can feel it coming.]
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But her question and her gaze has Joshua's shoulders straightening as if he can feel Jill's concern looking through him. Like an overly worried sister. His reply comes automatically, as expected.]
I'm feeling quite fine, actually. [Hmmhm.] ... Although, there is something I must tell you about, Jill.
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But it doesn't last long because the addition to his response has it changing to an expression of worry. She frowns and reaches out to touch his arm, gentle fingers pressing against his sleeve.]
What is it?
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I had meant to tell you sooner, although the sweep of this world has kept us very busy.
[He would not keep this from her, though. Not at all.]
In my chest... I still hold a piece of Ultima. The very one that I had captured at Drake's Head. Although it has been completely dormant thus far... Aside from a few coughing fits now and then.
[Look at him being honest about the coughing.]
sorry i hit enter too early
No, it's none of that. It seems quite worse than that, hearing his chest contains a part of Ultima, but that he's unintentionally brought that piece with him through the rift. She cannot fault Joshua for that; it's not like he willingly walked through whatever rift carried them all here.
Jill is still concerned though, about what this means for Joshua's physical body, his personal aether reserve, and the chance of Ultima showing up here in general. That last one brings in the additional worry for Clive, which she'll spill onto him later.]
Oh, Joshua... you should have told me earlier. [It's a gentle chiding, nothing close to an actual scolding to make him feel bad. Truthfully, things have been a little crazy these last couple of months.] Have you told Clive?
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I'm sorry. And I have. I have told him the same as I'll tell you... I wish to find a way to destroy the lingering echo of Ultima. Before it can find a way to hurt the ones I love.
[Because he would honestly rather die than risk that.]
With Cid's help and the ship he wishes to procure... I'm hoping that we can search this world for a way to do that. Together.
[He's sorry to ask Jill for this burden but he would never keep it from her. They are family.]