Name: The Egg, The Bird & The Embers Difficulty: Long Participants: Daiko Flayme, Alisa Vollan, Sofia, Atani Story: For the longest time, Daiko has benefited from his Takeover Magic that channels the powers and magic of a Phoenix directly through his own body, but while some Takeover Mages have been able to come into contact with their beasts within, Daiko has never been able to converse with whatever granted him this unique Magic. Overall, the notion of the Phoenix here in Fiore has been absent, and the question that lingered in his head would be ‘why?’, which soon would answer itself as he suddenly falls ill with no apparent reason behind. Said illness leads to the weakening of his limbs and shriveling of his skin, looking like his lifeforce is leaking out of him… throughout this painful experience, his lifelong question will be answered and revealed in a big twist that will put a question mark on his whole persona, ego and very being. It will also lead to new discoveries in South Fiore and unearth an ancient tribe shrinking in numbers, closely related to the myths as well as realities of the Phoenix, the bird of fire and the immortal avian. Objective: Complete the task laid out by the Phoenix in order to revive Daiko Flayme. |
Name: Daiko Is Dead Rank: A Type: Good Participants: Daiko Flayme, Alisa Vollan, Sofia, Atani Summary: Daiko is processing the fact that his body is breaking down, not emotionally ready to say goodbye just yet. However, in the presence of his close friends in Blue Pegasus, as well as his ever-loyal bird Coda, he slowly accepts his premature departure from this world and bids them all farewell... but little did he know... Others: Coda Enemies: Rewards: 7 CON Objectives: Stay with Daiko, comfort him, and witness his death... |
Name: From Flesh To Fire Rank: A Type: Good Participants: Daiko Flayme, Atani Summary: A few moments after Daiko’s life signs have completely disappeared, his skin and flesh burns away, leaving only a half-open shell made of red-orange shards and scales akin to a bird’s feet. The flames that burst out manifest in the air as the entry of the Phoenix, the source of Daiko’s Magic as well as life. The Phoenix informs those present that it has little time left of its present life, and that it has to travel to a temple in the southern waters of Fiore, where it will initiate the ritual of Revival. After the ritual has been completed, it intends to start its new life far away from this country to freshen itself up, ultimately leaving Blue Pegasus forever… but if it's beckoned with sincerity and deep grief, then it can resume its previous life once more - however, the criteria will be heavy. Others: Coda, The Phoenix Enemies: Rewards: 7 CON Objectives: Convince the Phoenix to resume its previous life as Daiko Flayme once more. |
Name: It All Starts With An Egg Rank: A Type: Good Participants: Daiko Flayme, Atani Summary: After the Phoenix has been convinced to continue its previous life, it prepares for the future dangers awaiting it and transforms into a football-sized, red and cracked egg filled with glowing and pure, gentle life energy. The Egg is immobile and left in a friend’s hands to be delivered to a tall, bricky temple at the top of a large hill located on an island somewhere in the ocean – but beware and protect the Egg at all costs, for its destruction will mean the loss of its magnificent life energy that will disappear into the air and nature around it… ultimately becoming the end of the Phoenix. Its protection will prove difficult with all the predators out in the wild who would enjoy a good meal with lots of protein. Others: Coda, The Phoenix Enemies:
Rewards: 7 END Objectives: Protect the Egg from the Eggeater. |
Name: It's Not A Goose's Golden Egg! Rank: A Type: Good Participants: Daiko Flayme, Atani Summary: Once the egg has reached the secret island, another issue will brake your advance towards the promised temple. A group of poachers and treasure hunters have entered the same location to seek lost treasures from an old civilization, and they threaten to eliminate any who interfere with their search. The treasure hunters will find you and demand payment immediately, not allowing any passers-by to potentially screw them over; some will want the belongings in your pockets, while others want you all to strip yourselves naked – it varies a lot, but it’ll inevitably end in a brawl. Others: Coda Enemies:
Rewards: 7 END Objectives: Clear the way into the heart of the island by defeating the three Treasure Hunters. |
Name: Himba Village & The Evil Omen Rank: A Type: Good Participants: Daiko Flayme, Atani Summary: There’s a village stumbled upon at the directions given by the sentient egg. The village is thoroughly hid behind leaves and other shrubbery, but it’s far from deserted; an isolated tribe has claimed the land around them as home, and a pair of dark-skinned, male warriors are the first ones to greet you. They were on their way to confront the nearby treasure hunters, but finding out that the guests have already punished them brings them relief. After inviting you helpful lot to the tribal village, the elders will recognize the egg in your hands and warn you against approaching the ruined temple further up the green hill; an ambitious villager was hellbent on taming the Phoenix himself, but since the bird of fire is an egg in your hands right now, who knows what else could've caused the massive thunderclouds to circulate the top of the hill... if you stand your ground against the elders' pleads, they might tell you. Others: Coda, The Phoenix Enemies: Rewards: 7 END Objectives: Venture through the tribal village and learn of the danger that awaits you at the top of the hill. |
Name: Impundulu, Thekwane & Izulu Rank: S Type: Good Participants: Daiko Flayme, Alisa Vollan, Sofia, Atani Summary: Daiko must be revived, and the elders submit and explain that three, cataclysmic entities could be the only explanation to the gathering of black thunderclouds. These three creatures are called Impundulu, Thekwane & Izulu – large, rare, powerful thunderbirds who can manifest terrible lightning strikes with each wingbeat. They’re feared as evil demons in the tribe, mainly due to their strong appetite for human flesh and cruel approach to hunting. The birds also have a long history with notorious witches and wizards who claimed them as familiars long ago. Upon reaching the ruined temple, you will find the young villager mentioned before; the ambitious one who managed to make a pact with Thekwane and summon the massive thundercloud to draw the attention of the two others. He instantly senses the egg in your hands and demands that you hand it over to him, so that he can also obtain immortality on top of his new, demonic prowess. He’s beyond reason and rational thought at this point, so he will try and take the egg by force before the two other birds arrive to make matters even worse. Others: Coda, The Phoenix Enemies:
Rewards: 10 CON Objectives: Defeat Mthunzi and the three Thunderbirds. |
Name: Revival Rank: S Type: Good Participants: Daiko Flayme, Alisa Vollan, Sofia, Atani Summary: With all obstacles and enemies blown away, you must initiate the rite of revival in the Phoenix’ stead. It will lead you, but the Phoenix’ voice as an egg grows ever weaker by the minute. A nest must be built out of these ingredients that can be found in hidden chests buried under the temple’s debris: Several handfuls of myrrh from the barks of nearby trees Dried, red leaves Branches Old tissue from butterfly cocoons Once a round nest has been built from these materials, the egg is to be placed in it along with a symbol of Daiko’s persona, and the nest must then be placed at the highest peak of the temple. Then, the dark clouds will scatter and allow sunlight to burn the nest up immediately. Once the nest has been reduced to grey ashes, they will rise in a cloud and stack up together to form a humanoid body. Within the center of the body’s torso, a new fire ignites, and in a blinding flash, your friend will have returned. Others: Coda, The Phoenix Enemies: Rewards: 10 CON, Custom Legendary Objectives: Fulfill the ritual of revival and revive Daiko Flayme. |