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What was the Raid Story?
The raid story was an idea QwykSilver came up with, to add a little something extra to the weekly raid.

He created a short story throughout the weekend, including characters from the game. Within the story, he would incorporate the items that became raffle prizes.

As the stories progressed, items that were mentioned in the story got added to the Raid Raffle Prize Vault.

Upon completion of the raid, the current raid story would come to an end, and the Raid Raffle winners got to choose from any prize in the Vault!

Unfortunatly, due to time constraints, QwykSilver no longer writes a raid story each week, and the Raffle has evolved in to a Monthly Activity.

Perhaps, at some future time, he may go back and fill in the missing weeks.

The Raid Story for Raid Weekend Ending August 05, 2018
For Raid Ending August 05, 2018: (Voice in the Dark - Ancient Ruins / Garlic)
Raid BluePrint: Stake Shooter
Raid Bubble Image
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The Raid Story for Raid Weekend Ending July 29, 2018
For Raid Ending July 29, 2018: (Night of the Curse - Gloomy Manor / Ectoplasm)
Raid BluePrint: Gaia’s Flute
Raid Bubble Image
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The Raid Story for Raid Weekend Ending July 22, 2018
For Raid Ending July 22, 2018: (Rampaging Orcs - Orcish Valley / Standards)
Raid BluePrint: Oracle’s Armor
Raid Bubble Image
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The Raid Story for Raid Weekend Ending July 15, 2018
For Raid Ending July 15, 2018: (Wild Overgrowth - Haunted Forest / Seeds)
Raid Blueprint: Archangel Gloves
Raid Bubble Image
. . .

The Raid Story for Raid Weekend Ending July 08, 2018
For Raid Ending July 08, 2018: (Deadly Swarm - Forbidden Meadow / Flowers)
Raid BluePrint: Wind Piercer
Raid Bubble Image
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The Raid Story for Raid Weekend Ending July 01, 2018
For Raid Ending July 01, 2018: (Howling Mountain - Mountain Hideout / Silver Ore)
Raid BluePrint: Lycan Slayer
Raid Bubble Image
Rose Redz was lost in a Black Hole ...

The Raid Story for Raid Weekend Ending June 24, 2018
For Raid Ending June 24, 2018: (Demonic Invasion - Chaos Gate / Horns)
Raid BluePrint: Umbral Axe
Raid Bubble Image
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The Raid Story for Raid Weekend Ending June 17, 2018
For Raid Ending June 17, 2018: (Smashing Bones - Catacombs / Bones)
Raid BluePrint: Crusher
Raid Bubble Image
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The Raid Story for Raid Weekend Ending June 10, 2018
For Raid Ending June 10, 2018: (Vermin Infestation - City sewers / Cheese)
Raid BluePrint: Aphotic Shiv
Raid Bubble Image
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The Raid Story for Raid Weekend Ending June 03, 2018
For Raid Ending June 03, 2018: (Black Flags Rising - Pirate’s Cove / Cannonballs)
Raid BluePrint: Hell Bomb
Raid Bubble Image
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The Raid Story for Raid Weekend Ending May 27, 2018
For Raid Ending May 27, 2018: (Burning Countryside - Dragon’s Nest / Sulfur)
Raid BluePrint: Dragonfire Potion
Raid Bubble Image
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The Raid Story for Raid Weekend Ending May 20, 2018
For Raid Ending May 20, 2018: (Voice in the Dark - Ancient Ruins / Garlic)
Raid BluePrint: Stake Shooter
Raid Bubble Image
. . .

The Raid Story for Raid Weekend Ending May 13, 2018
For Raid Ending May 13, 2018: (Night of the Curse - Gloomy Manor / Ectoplasm)
Raid BluePrint: Gaia’s Flute
Raid Bubble Image
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The Raid Story for Raid Weekend Ending May 06, 2018
For Raid Ending May 06, 2018: (Rampaging Orcs - Orcish Valley / Standards)
Raid BluePrint: Oracle’s Armor
Raid Bubble Image
. . .

The Raid Story for Raid Weekend Ending April 29, 2018
For Raid Ending April 29, 2018: (Wild Overgrowth - Haunted Forest / Seeds)
Raid Blueprint: Archangel Gloves
Raid Bubble Image
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The Raid Story for Raid Weekend Ending April 22. 2018
For Raid Ending April 22, 2018: (Deadly Swarm - Forbidden Meadow / Flowers)
Raid BluePrint: Wind Piercer
Raid Bubble Image
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The Raid Story for Raid Weekend Ending April 15, 2018
For Raid Ending April 15, 2018: (Howling Mountain - Mountain Hideout / Silver Ore)
Raid BluePrint: Lycan Slayer
Raid Bubble Image
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The Raid Story for Raid Weekend Ending April 08, 2018
For Raid Ending April 08, 2018: (Demonic Invasion - Chaos Gate / Horns)
Raid BluePrint: Umbral Axe
Raid Bubble Image
. . .

The Raid Story for Raid Weekend Ending April 01, 2018
For Raid Ending April 01, 2018: (Smashing Bones - Catacombs / Bones)
Raid BluePrint: Crusher
Raid Bubble Image
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The Raid Story for Raid Weekend Ending March 25, 2018
For Raid Ending March 25, 2018: (Vermin Infestation - City sewers / Cheese)
Raid BluePrint: Aphotic Shiv
Raid Bubble Image
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The Raid Story for Raid Weekend Ending March 18, 2018
For Raid Ending March 18, 2018: (Black Flags Rising - Pirate’s Cove / Cannonballs)
Raid BluePrint: Hell Bomb
Raid Bubble Image
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The Raid Story for Raid Weekend Ending March 11, 2018
For Raid Ending March 11, 2018: (Burning Countryside - Dragon’s Nest / Sulfur)
Raid BluePrint: Dragonfire Potion
Raid Bubble Image
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The Raid Story for Raid Weekend Ending March 04, 2018
For Raid Ending March 04, 2018: (Voice in the Dark - Ancient Ruins / Garlic)
Raid BluePrint: Stake Shooter
Raid Bubble Image
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The Raid Story for Raid Weekend Ending February 25, 2018
For Raid Ending February 25, 2018: (Night of the Curse - Gloomy Manor / Ectoplasm)
Raid BluePrint: Gaia’s Flute
Raid Bubble Image
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The Raid Story for Raid Weekend Ending February 18, 2018
For Raid Ending February 18, 2018: (Rampaging Orcs - Orcish Valley / Standards)
Raid BluePrint: Oracle’s Armor
Raid Bubble Image
. . .

The Raid Story for Raid Weekend Ending February 11, 2018
For Raid Ending February 11, 2018: (Wild Overgrowth - Haunted Forest / Seeds)
Raid Blueprint: Archangel Gloves
Raid Bubble Image
. . .

The Raid Story for Raid Weekend Ending February 04, 2018
For Raid Ending February 04, 2018: (Deadly Swarm - Forbidden Meadow / Flowers)
Raid BluePrint: Wind Piercer
Raid Bubble Image
. . .

The Raid Story for Raid Weekend Ending January 28, 2018
For Raid Ending January 28, 2018: (Howling Mountain - Mountain Hideout / Silver Ore)
Raid BluePrint: Lycan Slayer
Raid Bubble Image
. . .

The Raid Story for Raid Weekend Ending January 21, 2018
For Raid Ending January 21, 2018: (Demonic Invasion - Chaos Gate / Horns)
Raid BluePrint: Umbral Axe
Raid Bubble Image
. . .

The Raid Story for Raid Weekend Ending December 17, 2017
For Raid Ending December 17, 2017: (Wild Overgrowth - Haunted Forest / Seeds)
Raid Blueprint: Archangel Gloves
Raid Bubble Image
. . .

The Raid Story for Raid Weekend Ending December 10, 2017
For Raid Ending December 10, 2017: (Deadly Swarm - Forbidden Meadow / Flowers)
Raid BluePrint: Wind Piercer
Raid Bubble Image
. . .

The Raid Story for Raid Weekend Ending December 03, 2017
For Raid Ending December 03, 2017: (Howling Mountain - Mountain Hideout / Silver Ore)
Raid BluePrint: Lycan Slayer
Raid Bubble Image
. . .

The Raid Story for Raid Weekend Ending November 26, 2017
For Raid Ending November 26, 2017: (Demonic Invasion - Chaos Gate / Horns)
Raid BluePrint: Umbral Axe
Raid Bubble Image
QwykSilver sees a commotion at the blacksmith shop as he is out making his rounds. He heads over towards the anvil to see what all the fuss is.

QwykSilver:

Greetings, William! What’s all the rush?

William:

Oh! Hey, Qwyksilver.

*He steps back, then wipes his hands on his apron before extending one to Qwyk for a hearty handshake*

Well Met! Fran and I here are trying to madly prepare Darthos’ request.

QwykSilver:

Oh, really? Has he found some new way to take out these demons?

William:

Demons? No, ha ha! He is going on some mad turkey shoot!

Fran:

I just need to finalize his custom ammunition, and then it is ready to go.

*She puts a magically glowing pole into the forge and then steps back, turns around, and points down the road*

Hey! Here he comes now!

QwykSilver:

Turkey Shoot? What the...

*He turns towards the road just in time for Darthos to come floating up to him, dressed in his new gear*

Darthos! What are you up to? What is all this?

Darthos:

Greetings, Qwyk!

*He presents his gun for inspection while pointing out some of his armor*

I decided I was going to do something new this year! I am going to hunt my turkey, and cook it, in the same act!

QwykSilver:

*Looking at the weapon and armor confusedly, he gives a blank stare back to Darthos*

Um... what?

Darthos:

Well, I started with a Solar Flare. That should begin the heat and they are a joy to shoot. I then found my Great Grandmother’s Ouroboros, so I am wearing that to increase the power. I also had this Wyrm Hide made so that I, myself, will be protected from the heat.

Clovis:

*Comes running up the road, and then hands a large sack to QwykSilver*

I finally found where you went! Here are a bunch of demon horns I just gathered.

*Looks over at Darthos, and then back at Qwyk with a hint of confusion on his brow*

Is it just me, or is he floating?

Darthos:

Why yes, yes I am! I am sporting these Wind Walkers so that the turkey that I hunt will not know I am stalking it! Ha! Ha!
A large cloud of steam fills the area as Fran dips a spear into the water trough and works on cooling it down. Once she is finished she pulls the glowing red spear out, and heads over to Darthos.

Fran:

Well, this should be it. If the ring works with the rifle as you said, then this should do the cooking!

Clovis:

*His eyes are intent upon the spear as Fran takes it to Darthos... Some drool drips out of his mouth, which he is quick to swipe an arm across*

OH! MY!

Darthos:

YES! My specially designed impaler.

*He slides the spear into the gun and grins as it locks into place*

If all goes as planned, once I shoot it from the gun, it will absorb the heat of the solar flare enhanced by the dragon ring. Once it hits the turkey, it will actually cook it from the inside out. I will be able to eat it on the spot!

*He looks over to Clovis and sees him salivating*

I see you agree that this is a great way to make a tasty treat, ’ey Clovis?

Clovis:

*Shakes his head as if coming out of a trance*

Turkey... Treat... What?

*Drops to his knees in front of Darthos with his hands clasped together*

Please, Please.. PLEASE! Can I have that Impaler when your are done with your Turkey????

Darthos:

I don’t see why not... once my quest is complete, it will not be needed any longer.

*He leans down and gives Clovis a nice strong pat on the back*

I mean... what are friends for?

The Raid Story for Raid Weekend Ending November 19, 2017
For Raid Ending November 19, 2017: (Smashing Bones - Catacombs / Bones)
Raid BluePrint: Crusher
Raid Bubble Image
Unfortunately, there was no raid story for this week.

The Raid Story for Raid Weekend Ending November 12, 2017
For Raid Ending November 12, 2017: (Vermin Infestation - City sewers / Cheese)
Raid BluePrint: Aphotic Shiv
Raid Bubble Image
Unfortunately, there was no raid story for this week.

The Raid Story for Raid Weekend Ending November 05, 2017
For Raid Ending November 05, 2017: (Black Flags Rising - Pirate’s Cove / Cannonballs)
Raid BluePrint: Hell Bomb
Raid Bubble Image
Unfortunately, there was no raid story for this week.

The Raid Story for Raid Weekend Ending October 29, 2017
For Raid Ending October 29, 2017: (Burning Countryside - Dragon’s Nest / Sulfur)
Raid BluePrint: Dragonfire Potion
Raid Bubble Image
We find two of our favorite fighters having a discussion in the barracks...

Clovis:

Hey, Gauvin, did you see the Castle is having a Halloween Party?

Gauvin:

*Standing up to look tall and proud*

Why yes... yes I did. I received a personal invitation!

Clovis:

Really??? So did I!

*Puts up his hand, and they connect in a high-five*

So, what are you going to wear for a costume?

Gauvin:

*Grabs a piece of armor, and lifts in front of him*

I am going to put on this Pirate Armor, and then cover my head with a glowing Shadowhood!

Clovis:

Excellent! You’ll be like a ghost pirate!

Gauvin:

So, how about you? What are you going to show up in?

*Lets out a hearty chortle*

I know you like the more elobarate costumes!

Clovis:

*Points a stern finger at Gauvin and furls his brow*

Hey! Watch it now! Get a load of this...

*Leaves the room for a short moment... then comes back in to drop a pile of gear on the floor*

Gauvin:

*Jumps back a little startled*

What is all that?!?

Clovis:

So, I thought I would be a Chaos God!

*Picks up some armor and puts it on*

First, I have this Chaos Armor...

*Throws a robe around his shoulders*

Which looks very cool under this robe...

*He then slips on some evil looking gloves*

Then, I make sure I have a fitting Death Grip!

*He then looks searchingly around the barracks*

But, I still need a good weapon!

Gauvin:

*Works his way around the barracks, helping with the search*

Hmm, some of these maces are cool... Why don’t you try one of these Earthquakes! That would be pretty awesome for a Chaos God!

*He moves them around inspecting each one*

What color do you want?

Clovis:

*Looks over at Gauvin, inspecting the maces*

Oh, I don’t know. There must be a dozen of them over there. They all look pretty flawless... Just grab me one!
As Gauvin tries to decide which one to hand him, a huge roar is heard over the barracks follow by a jet of flames shooting in the door.

Clovis:

*Jumps back and then heads to his combat gear*

Or on second thought, we should put the costumes on hold, and go help take care of this dragon problem.

Gauvin:

*Jumps to get himself combat ready as well*

Sounds like a plan! Maybe we can save some scales or something and next year we could be a dragon!

*He laughs as he picks up his armaments and they head out the door*

The Raid Story for Raid Weekend Ending October 22, 2017
For Raid Ending October 22, 2017: (Voice in the Dark - Ancient Ruins / Garlic)
Raid BluePrint: Stake Shooter
Raid Bubble Image
Looking up from his food, QwykSilver notices the blacksmiths are headed rather determindly towards the inn. He grabs a last chunk of bread and cheese, and then waives to the barmaid signaling that he is done. Qwyk then stands up and heads towards the door as the two men open it, enter into to common room, and close it behind them.

QwykSilver:

*Extending his hand to each man for a hearty welcome shake*

Igor. William. What brings you here, and in such high spirits?

William:

My master has some news for you. We would also like to ask for your assistance down by the forge.

*He turns his head to Igor, as if transferring the conversation to him*

Igor:

*After a clearing of his throat, the older blacksmith addresses the situation*

Mr. Mayor, we do need assistance with the projects we are working on. All of the heroes are busy with current Vampire issue, and are deperately in need of more Stake Shooters! If you can help us a little, we can keep up with the current demand.

QwykSilver:

*Lets out a chuckle, then puts his hand to his chin in thought*

Those heroes are ever so needy, aren't they! Well, I'm no master blacksmith like youurself, Igor, but I can probably assist you in some way.

*Brings his hand down to point at them*

Now, you said there was some news? What is that about?

Igor:

*Opens the door back up and gestures through it*

Come, let us walk back to the shop, and we will discuss it along the way.

William:

*As they walk, with his anticipation clearly increasing, he points over towards the castle*

They have almost completed the 48th upgrade on the castle. It will be Level 49 soon!.

Igor:

The builders have been knocking out walls, making new doorways, adding windows... They need us to produce a bunch of new ornate hardware for the expansion.

William:

*Looking at Igor with impatience*

Tell him the good part... tell him the good part!

QwykSilver:

*Also turns to look at Igor with interest*

Oh?

Igor:

Well, apparently while knocking out said walls, they cam across a long lost ante chamber... a treasure room of sorts. Apparently this happened over a week ago, but everyone was sworn to secrecy. It looks like it was created by sorcery, so they have our best looking into it.

QwykSilver:

*Tuirning his head to the sky as if remembering something*

Ha! That’s why Melina and Francesca have been so distant! I need to have a talk with them!
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The Raid Story for Raid Weekend Ending October 15, 2017
For Raid Ending October 15, 2017: (Night of the Curse - Gloomy Manor / Ectoplasm)
Raid BluePrint: Gaia’s Flute
Raid Bubble Image
. . .

The Raid Story for Raid Weekend Ending October 08, 2017
For Raid Ending October 08, 2017: (Rampaging Orcs - Orcish Valley / Standards)
Raid BluePrint: Oracle’s Armor
Raid Bubble Image

Rosalina:

*Hears the shuffle of feet as she thinks someone has walked into her shop*

So, QwykSilver, what brings you back into my neck of the woods?

*Leans back into her cauldron working with something*

QwykSilver:

*Steps up to her cauldron to look in and see what she is doing*

It always amazes me that you can tell that it is me. I had to get away from all the crazy Orc action going on this weekend. So, what you making today?

Rosalina:

*Steps back, and points to a table across the room*

I think I finally figured it out! It just needs some Obsidian Choral! Qwyk, please grab that pouch over on that table and bring it over here.

QwykSilver:

*Moves over to the table, and then grabs an all too familiar pouch*

Hey! How did you get this? I swear I keep giving this out to shopkeepers, and it ends up coming back!

*Takes the satchel back to the cauldron* Here ya go.

Rosalina:

*Grabs a couple Chorals from the satchel and tosses them into her cauldron, causing it to bubble furiously*

So, I think the Return Scroll that was in that bag imprinted on the bag. Even though it is gone, the bag still seems to be returning back to places.

*The liquid in the cauldron bubbles even more, and then explodes into millions of shards of colored light that spalsh up and then settle down into the cauldron, leaving the surface golden and undistrubed.*

YES!!! It looks like it worked!!!

QwykSilver:

*Rubbing his eyes to re-adjust to the light*

Rosalina! What did you just do???

Rosalina:

*Takes a small bottle from a shelf, and dips it into the cauldron*

This was a normal bottle of alchemy water. Now as I bring it out... LOOK! A Golden Potion!

*She shows the bottle to Qwyk*

QwykSilver:

*Turns and moves the bottle and stares at it in disbelief*

Is this... um... liquid Gold?

*Heads to the door to investigate a commotion outside*

Palash

*Hops into the shop while shooting an arrow in th8e direction he came from*

You guys ok? I was dropping a few Orcs when I saw a flash of light from over here...

Rosalina:

*Takes a small bottle from a shelf, and dips it into the cauldron*

Yeah we are great! You should chek this out! Here, give me your armor!

*She reaches over towards Palash*

Palash

Huh? You want my armor???

*Notices Rosalina nodding her head and reaching trowards him*

Ah, ok. *Takes off his wolf skins and hands them over*

Rosalina:

*Takes the skins, crosses them , and dips them into her cauldron, removing a much stronger glowing piece of armor*

Wow... that turned out better than I thought!

*Hands it back to Palash*

Palash

Wow! You have golden Plated my Tunic! But... how?

*Slips the new armor on and moves around a bit*

But, it is not heavy like gold. What is this sorcery?
. . .

The Raid Story for Raid Weekend Ending October 01, 2017
For Raid Ending October 01, 2017: (Wild Overgrowth - Haunted Forest / Seeds)
Raid Blueprint: Archangel Gloves
Raid Bubble Image
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The Raid Story for Raid Weekend Ending September 24, 2017
For Raid Ending September 24, 2017: (Deadly Swarm - Forbidden Meadow / Flowers)
Raid BluePrint: Wind Piercer
Raid Bubble Image
. . .

The Raid Story for Raid Weekend Ending September 17, 2017
For Raid Ending September 17, 2017: (Howling Mountain - Mountain Hideout / Silver Ore)
Raid BluePrint: Lycan Slayer
Raid Bubble Image
A strange and eerie howl pierces the night and invades the ear of our unsuspecting Mayor... QwykSilver finds himself facedown in the dirt in the middle of the night. He slightly lifts and shakes his head, both to remove the dirt from his face, and trying to regain more consciousness. He looks to the light coming from the sky as realization hits him that he is lying beneath a full moon.

QwykSilver:

*Stands up and brushes off his pants. While doing so, he notices a ring on his finger. He lets out a sigh, and begins talking to himself.*

Well, that’s odd. How did I get here, and why am I wearing a resistance band?
Looking around, Qwyk notices that the town is unusually quiet. He inspects the ground below him, and notices it looks like there are more hand prints than just his own. Apparently, he was not the only one to hit the floor. A small glint catches his eye in one of the hand prints. He reaches down to it, and in an effort to verify his consciousness, he begins verbalizing his actions.

QwykSilver:

*Pushes the dirt away, and grabs a small band from within a hand print*

Apparently, someone else tried to stop their fall. They must have lost this Divine Mark ring when they got up. I wonder who else was out here...
. . .

The Raid Story for Raid Weekend Ending September 10, 2017
For Raid Ending September 10, 2017: (Demonic Invasion - Chaos Gate / Horns)
Raid BluePrint: Umbral Axe
Raid Bubble Image
Unfortunately, there was no Raid Story for this week.

The Raid Story for Raid Weekend Ending September 03, 2017
For Raid Ending September 03, 2017: (Smashing Bones - Catacombs / Bones)
Raid BluePrint: Crusher
Raid Bubble Image
Unfortunately, there was no Raid Story for this week.

The Raid Story for Raid Weekend Ending August 27, 2017
For Raid Ending August 27, 2017: (Vermin Infestation - City sewers / Cheese)
Raid BluePrint: Aphotic Shiv
Raid Bubble Image
Unfortunately, there was no Raid Story for this week.

The Raid Story for Raid Weekend Ending August 20, 2017
For Raid Ending August 20, 2017: (Black Flags Rising - Pirate’s Cove / Cannonballs)
Raid BluePrint: Hell Bomb
Raid Bubble Image
Unfortunately, there was no Raid Story for this week.

The Raid Story for Raid Weekend Ending August 13, 2017
For Raid Ending August 13, 2017: (Burning Countryside - Dragon’s Nest / Sulfur)
Raid BluePrint: Dragonfire Potion
Raid Bubble Image
Unfortunately, there was no Raid Story for this week.

The Raid Story for Raid Weekend Ending August 06, 2017
For Raid Ending August 06, 2017: (Voice in the Dark - Ancient Ruins / Garlic)
Raid BluePrint: Stake Shooter
Raid Bubble Image
Unfortunately, there was no Raid Story for this week.

The Raid Story for Raid Weekend Ending July 30, 2017
For Raid Ending July 30, 2017: (Night of the Curse - Gloomy Manor / Ectoplasm)
Raid BluePrint: Gaia’s Flute
Raid Bubble Image
Unfortunately, there was no Raid Story for this week.

The Raid Story for Raid Weekend Ending July 23, 2017
For Raid Ending July 23, 2017: (Rampaging Orcs - Orcish Valley / Standards)
Raid BluePrint: Oracle’s Armor
Raid Bubble Image
. . .

The Raid Story for Raid Weekend Ending July 16, 2017
For Raid Ending July 16, 2017: (Wild Overgrowth - Haunted Forest / Seeds)
Raid Blueprint: Archangel Gloves
Raid Bubble Image

QwykSilver:

*Pokes his head in and out of all the doors around the Library*

Hello!?!? Hmm... I wonder where Scribbles is?

*Notices a note card sitting up on the table near his favorite chair, and heads over to read it*
Dear Qwyk,

I was sent word that they they are finishing the current expansion on the Castle this weekend, and they wanted me to document the festivities. Also, there is apparently something of great value that was found during the expansion! I will fill you in with all the juicy details when I get back.

Keep up the good fight,

Scribbles

QwykSilver:

*Sets down the note and chuckles*

At the Castle Expansion again, ey? Well, maybe I should pay him visit over there...

*As he heads to go out of the door, a helmet comes flying in the doorway*

What the!!?!! Why did I just almost get hit by a Mercurial helmet?

*Reaches down to grab the helmet and looks around at the empty space outside the door*

Always something strange going on around here... Anyway, off to the expansion!
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The Raid Story for Raid Weekend Ending July 09, 2017
For Raid Ending July 09, 2017: (Deadly Swarm - Forbidden Meadow / Flowers)
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QwykSilver:

*Walks lazily among the shops, gawking at the busy hustle of the town...*

What a wonderful evening... And look at these amazing flowers! I wonder what they smell like...

*Leans down to grab a large, mystical flower and take a whiff*

Lorelei:

*Coming around the corner, she races over to Qwyk, grabs his hand before it reaches the flower, and pulls him away*

ARE YOU CRAZY!?!?!?! Don’t you recognise these flowers? They are just like the ones we had after the last dragon attack. Only, I think these are more powerful. They seem to be growing wherever werewolf blood was spilled last week.

*Hands a set of gloves to Qwyksilver*

Here, I had Igor make these special protector gauntlets. They should allow us to remove the flowers without any ill effects!
. . .

The Raid Story for Raid Weekend Ending July 02, 2017
For Raid Ending July 02, 2017: (Howling Mountain - Mountain Hideout / Silver Ore)
Raid Bubble Image

QwykSilver:

*Walks into the Inn, and steps up to the group gathering around the big common table*

Good Evening Everyone. I see that we have a full moon this weekend, and I already heard the howling. I presume the captain is looking for silver ores once again?

Darthos:

*Steps back from table, eyes the site on his pistol, and sets it down to his side*

That is right. I even had Rosalina make some special Silver bullets for my trusty One-Shot here. One shot, one kill. The werewolves have no chance.
. . .

The Raid Story for Raid Weekend Ending June 25, 2017
For Raid Ending June 25, 2017: (Demonic Invasion - Chaos Gate / Horns)
Raid Bubble Image
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The Raid Story for Raid Weekend Ending June 18, 2017
For Raid Ending June 18, 2017: (Smashing Bones - Catacombs / Bones)
Raid Bubble Image

Scribbles:

*Steps into QwykSilver’s Office, and grabs his attention hurredly*

What a fright! We keep having skeletons running around! I thought one was going to get me before Edward struck it down.

QwykSilver:

*Looks up at Scribbles with a startled brow*

Skeletons? Again? I wish they could find the right ritual to actually keep them at rest in those catacombs!

Scribbles:

*Nods, Hands a piece of cloth to QwykSilver, and heads back towards the door*

They were people once too, you know! The one coming towards me in the library had that note clutched in a hand. Maybe you can make something of it. I have to tend to the Castle builders. The new expansion is over 50% done now, and they want me to record the progress.

QwykSilver:

*Looks over the cloth piece*

Ok. You take care of that and I will see if I can make sense of this.

*Unravels the cloth completely, and reads the riddle written on it*
To unlock my secrets
You must don the mage’s robe...
At least, remove it from the hook.
And if you had not done so,
and pointed from within...
You would know to read which book.

QwykSilver:

*Enters the library, looks around, and starts to talk to himself*

Hmm... looking for a robe... let’s see here...

*Heads across the room to a dusty coat rack he sees in a corner*

Wow, I never noticed this old robe here before... I wonder when that person was in the castle...
Once QwykSilver brushes the dust off the robe, he watches it glimmer with radiant magic. As he lifts it off the rack, he hears a loud click. He looks up at the coat rack and realizes the robe was holding down a switch.

QwykSilver:

*Looks at the robe, then back at the rack*

Interesting! The robe was holding a latch down. Now, what did that riddle say?

*Looks back at the cloth, then a the light bulb goes off in his head.*

So, if I put the robe back on the rack...
As he places the robe back on the latch how it was, another click is heard. He steps around behind the robe and looks in the direction it is facing. He then grabs the robe again, listens for the click, and then heads to the bookcase it was facing.

QwykSilver:

*Runs his finger along the book spines*

This is a strange assortment of books.. I had not looked at this shelf yet... Year of the Mage... Weapons, and How to Store Them... The Art of Creating Secret Doors...

Hmm! That last one sounds interesting...
When Qwyk grabs the book off the shelf, a large thud comes from behind it. The bookshelf opens to reveal a sizable nook in the wall where several items have been stored.

QwykSilver:

*He grins as he picks up the items*

Well, lookey here! This is like a whole set of armor! A nice shield... some bracers and gloves.. even a leather chest!
After he removes the armor set, a wooden box is revealed in yet a smaller nook in the wall. Qwyk gently removes the box and sets it on the floor to open it.

QwykSilver:

Hmm... What do we have here?

*He pulls out a very shiney tube and moves it around in his hands to inspect it*

I do not believe this is a normal long flute! I wonder just whom that skeleton once was to have stored this all hidden away in here... I will have to get this information to Scribbles when he gets back and see what he thinks!
The End... For this week, anyway :)

The Raid Story for Raid Weekend Ending June 11, 2017
For Raid Ending June 11, 2017: (Vermin Infestation - City sewers / Cheese)
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QwykSilver:

*Looks around the Library for a comfortable chair, then plops into one near the scribe*

Heya Scribbles! I need your advice.

Scribbles:

*While frantically writing upon several scrolls, he turns some of his attantion to Qwyk*

Good day! I can barely find the time to record all the crazy happenings of this town! What can I do for you?

QwykSilver:

Well, apparenty a couple of weeks ago now, we had a stange occurrence of golden items falling out of thin air. I figured Rosalina had something to do with it, so I went to see her.

Scribbles:

Golden Items? Like what do you mean?

QwykSilver:

Take a look at what I am wearing. This was just a normal leather jerkin that she dipped in her cauldron. When it came out, the leather and stiching had turned to gold. Now shopkeepers want to sell these "Gold Stitch" armours...

Scribbles:

*Stops his writing, and goes over to Qwyk to examine the armor*

Wild! That is extraordinary! You say Rosalina did this?

QwykSilver:

Yes she did. But what is strange is this: The day I headed over there, she was wokring with her cauldron and it caused an explosion that knocked us both down... I thought I got up right after the explosion, but everyone else was acting like it was a week later.

*His forehead wrinkles in frustration and contemplation*

This all started around the Vampire attacks. Then we had dragons attack... and Pirates... and it all seems like its only been a couple days. You have any idea what is going on?

Scribbles:

Ok, let’s get you on-track with time first. According to my notes, the Vampire attacks were three weeks ago.

QwykSilver:

*His eyes go wide in astonishment*

NO WAY! That cannot be...

Scribbles:

*Seeing Qwyk in dismay, he turns and grabs a small box that was tucked in a corner of his writing desk*

Ok, calm down. This should help you.

*He pulls a small ring out of the box and slips it onto his finger*

This is my truth ring. As you see, it has a green glow. If I tell a non-truth it will turn red.

*He takes a short breath, and smiles*

My name is QwykSilver!

*The ring glows a bright red for a moment, and then turns neutral*

I mean, people know me as Scribbles.

*The ring changes back to a faint green glow*

See?

QwykSilver:

*Sinking back into his chair*

Ok, lay it on me... what is really going on?

Scribbles:

*The ring never changes from the green glow as Scribbles tells his story*

Ok, Three weeks ago, we had an attack by vampires. Rosalina was working on a new formula to attack them. Anthon was working with her to create a special Self-Loader crossbow to shoot with. They were also trying to see if they could use a new type of Shredder to deliver the formula for the rogues...

QwykSilver:

*Raises an eyebrow in interest*

Okay...

Scribbles:

So, Kuro and Odette headed out with their new weapons and some new Stealth Apparel to perform a sneak attack. Edward and Fiora tried to use the light as their weapon and go after them directly. They even devised a new kind of helmet. It was after their frontal attack they everything went wrong...

QwykSilver:

*Seeing that the ring still glows green, he leans toward Scribbles a little more*

So, what happened?!?!?

Scribbles:

Long story short, the vampires wiped out our heroes. They got you too. The city erected a statue in your honor, and They dressed it in a nice Layered Armour and King’s Boots.

QwykSilver:

*Lets out a large guffaw and slaps his knee*

Oh, that is quite a whopper you are spinning. How am I still here?

Scribbles:

Well, after that, Rosalina felt it was her fault that her formula did not work. So she labored for several years until she tripped upon a formula for time manipulatiuon. Longer story shorter, she was able to reverse the time within the town until before it happened, and the second time around the heroes won.

QwykSilver:

*Looks around somewhat confused*

Hrm... how come I remember some of these events and not others? What about the dragons? And the pirates?

Scribbles:

*Studies over several of his scrolls*

According to my notes, she had to do several attempts to get it right, so people were thrown all over time. I think you may have been "tossed" the most... Anyway, all is well, order has been restored, and I suggest you just move forward knowing we are all in good hands.

*He slowly removes the ring and then puts it away.*

QwykSilver:

*Shakes his head in his hands as he gets up out of the chair*

This is all very confusing. You make it sound like our life is some kind of strange game. But, I guess I will just let it go, move on forward, and see what life holds for me.

*Moves over to the door to leave the library*

You take care Scribbles, I am not sure -WHEN- I will see you again... har har.
The End?

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The Raid Story for Raid Weekend Ending June 04, 2017
For Raid Ending June 04, 2017: (Black Flags Rising - Pirate’s Cove / Cannonballs)
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Looking around the common room of the Inn, we see many faces engaged in a discussion about the past week of activity...

Clovis:

*Holds up a large mug of ale and waves it at the others*

I think I have had myu share of dragons for a while! It’s going to take forever to get that smell of sulfur out of my nose.

*Takes a swig, and smiles*

But, at least I learned how to defeat a dragon!

Alicia:

*Setting down her own drink, she points at him with a grin*

I told you that the lance and shield were the way to go!

Clovis:

Lance.. schmance!

*Lets out a hearty laugh*

I swung my favorite mace and smashed their face! They did not even stand a chance aginst my Apocalyptus... Even Kurul would have been proud!

Azula:

*Looks around the floor and around on the tables*

I don’t know about that, but I do know that all of my charms keep on dissapearing...

QwykSilver:

*Walks into the common room, and plops down on a chair*

I think you still have plenty of charm...

*Lets out a small chuckle, then shifts in his chair*

But, seriously though, I think we need a bigger fire... I am really cold in here.

Azula:

*Looks over at Qwyk, then heads over to him*

Cold did you say? Get out of that chair...

*Searches through the chair after Qwyk gets out of it*

Well, there is one of them. I wonder how my freezing ward got here???

QwykSilver:

No wonder I was so cold. You should take better care of your necklaces!

Azula:

*Frowns at Qwyk with dismay*

I take excellent care of my trinkets! See this right here?

*Reaches down to her neck, then starts patting around her chest a little frantically*

HEY! Where did my trine charm go? I just got the enchantments back on it!!!

*Her eyes dart around the room, and then she heads towards the door pointing*

Mila:

You are not going to need this...

*She is looking back into the room as she heads out the door, trying to tuck the necklace into her pouch*

When she turns to the door, she smacks right into Captain Thomas and then falls to the floor dropping the necklace. Also, a ring pops out of her pouch on to the floor.


Hey! Ouch!

Azula:

*Gets near the doorway, and snatches the ring from the floor*

Ah HA! So... That is where my power ring went! You little thief...

Mila:

Ahem! I live the life of a rogue... not a thief!

*She rubs her leg as she gets off the floor*

Thomas:

*Looks around the common room, mentally noting all who are present*

Greetings! Speaking of that... I hear the rogue’s den is run from this inn. I have information that it is known as the "Shadowhood" ... Is this true?

*He notices everyone looking at each other, yet no one offers a response*

Odette:

*She squints her eyes as she glares at Captain Thomas*

. . .

QwykSilver:

*Jumps up to get between the Captain and the room, in an effort to prevent a problem before it starts*

Cap’n Thomas! Good to see you. I’m sure I can get any message you have to those who need to hear it. What’s up?

Thomas:

*His eyes are wide at first, and then they begin to close with scrutiny*

Well, we are having the pirate problem again. This time, I was wondering if our rogues would be willing to just steal their cannon balls.

*His demeanor changes as he lets out a light-hearted chuckle*

Ha! Ha! Then they would have no fire power!

QwykSilver:

Pirates?!? What happened with the Dragons?
TO BE REALLY CONCLUDED...

The Raid Story for Raid Weekend Ending May 28, 2017
For Raid Ending May 28, 2017: (Burning Countryside - Dragon’s Nest / Sulfur)
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Thomas:

*Looks over the group of castle guard and heroes that stands before him*

Alright, everyone listen up! We have a new problem that has risen up... literally. According to Professor Charles, the area dragons have taken to the sky and have begun burning the villages. I need you each to defeat as many as you can, and get that sulfur away from them!

Clovis:

*Stands tall in the presence of the captain*

I am ready to take on the dragons!

*Slouches down a bit*

How do we defeat a dragon?

Alicia:

*Steps up holding a red glowing shield and clumsily slams the end of her extremely large lance into the ground*

With a lance and a shield... like these!

Lancaster:

*With big eyes and a quirky smile, he points at the lance*

That thing... is... enormous... it is GI-HUGIC!

Louca:

It is quite monstrous!

*Averts her eyes and puts her hand to her mouth to hide a little giggle*

Mila:

It’s... It’s... TITANIC!

*Laughing, she wraps her arms around Louca and they begin to sing and sway*

Near... Far... Wherever they are...

Alicia:

*With a scoul on her face she lifts the lance, and confidently pounds into the ground again, stopping the song*

SERIOUSLY! We have dragons flying above us, trying to burn us out! The Ember Shield will protect direct fire attack, and the Titanic Lance can be used to stab between the scales.

Kurul:

KURUL CRUSH!

Alicia:

*Looks to him and then back to the other heroes*

Ok, Kurul, you do that. The rest of us need to get our weapons ready and take to the dragons!
Meanwhile, we must turn our attention the the Alchemy Lab...

Qwyksilver:

*Gets up off the ground and brushes off his clothes. He reaches down and grabs the spear and armor he was carrying moments ago*

Rosalina! Another explosion??? What ARE you doing?

Rosalina:

*Gets off the floor herself and adjusts her apron*

You know I am an Alchemist, right? So I try stuff out! Well, while I was working on my time machine, I inadvertantly created a liquid that can actually change things to gold!

Qwyksilver:

*Holds up the spear and armor*

You mean like these?

Rosalina:

*Her eyes get wide and she starts to smile*

YES!!! Where did you get those?

Qwyksilver:

They came falling out of nowhere and almost killed us. This spear has a poison tip, and I think it infected Clovis!

Rosalina:

*Puts her hand to her head in a gesture of thought*

Well, that is strange. I was trying to figure out what was going on when the items would dissapear. I thought I had the formula finally right, but I was not expecting this last explosion. Here, lets try some more leather armour and see what happens.

*Grabs a leather stiched jerkin and places in her couldron... After a small puff of smoke appears where the armor was, she stirs around the liquid with a large stick and fishes out a shiny version of the armor*

Qwyksilver:

Would you look at that! You made another set of Gold Stitch armor!

Clovis:

*Comes running in with a leather pouch in his hands, holding it out to Qwyksilver*

Reporting back from the Chaos Gate, sir! They said I would find you here! I have retrieved many horns!

Qwyksilver:

*Grabs the pouch from Clovis and hugs him*

Clovis! You are OK! I was worried the poison would get you! And what is with the horns? (Wow, these are heavy, too.)

Clovis:

Umm... Moon took care of me several days ago. But I hadn’t seen you around to tell you about it. As for the horns, did I not just hear we were having a demonic invasion?

Qwyksilver:

*Looks into the pouch, and his eyes turn wide as he pulls out a horn*

Well, last I knew we were fighting vampires. And... These are from Primal Demons! There must be like 10 in here... You killed all these demons?

Fiora:

*Steps into the lab, and sets down her sword and shield with relief*

Blessed Qwyksilver, I have finally found you. Everyone was worried that something happened after you left the castle last week.

Qwyksilver:

*Gives her a puzzled look*

Why worry? I just came over here from the castle... Wait.. what?? Did you say LAST WEEK???

Fiora:

*Looks back with concern*

Yes. It was a week ago when you left with the golden armaments to find Rosalina here.

Qwyksilver:

*Looks from Fiora over to Rosalina and then gets a scowl on his face*

ROSALINA! You literrally blew us up into next week! Aaaahhhhh!

Rosalina:

*Looks down at her feet, and then back at the cauldron, she heads over to Fiora’s shield while responding*

I am sorry. But, I told you this liquid was a by-product of my time machine. I guess it is not surprising that it can have a time-altering effect. But, I shall try one more time with this shield here...

Fiora:

*Heads towqards the cauldron, but then slows down to a slump as she realises that she is too late*

Hey! That is... my... shield. Hrmph!

Rosalina:

*Stirs with the large stick and catches the handle of the shield to pull it out.*

Would you look at that.. a golden shield!

*Gives the shield back to Fiora*

Fiora:

*She takes the shield and examines it with a smile*

Well, this is very nice. This is now quite the blessed shield.

*She lifts her sword, and heads back out of the lab.*

This will do well against those dragons! I bid you farewell, and I will let everyone know you are OK!

Qwyksilver:

*Looks around the room, then pops out the door to look around the area*

DRAGONS?!?!?
TO BE CONCLUDED . . .

The Raid Story for Raid Weekend Ending May 21, 2017
For Raid Ending May 21, 2017: (Voice in the Dark - Ancient Ruins / Garlic)
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The large bell atop the Temple swings back and forth at a frenzied pace, signaling to the town that the heroes are needed once again, and that they should gather at the castle.

Gauvin and Clovis shove at each other to be the first in the meeting room.

Gauvin:

*Comes running into the room*

Gauvin here... reporting for duty... FIRST!

*Bends down and puts his hands on his knees, gasping for breath.*

Clovis:

*Enters the room transitioning from a brisk run to a fast walk*

You just have to be first... make your Mom proud...

*Steps on a spear and the handle flies up to smack him on the cheek as he deftly avoids a straight head shot*

Hey! Who left that on the floor? That could have really hur...

He slumps downward, and then collapses on the floor.

Lancaster:

I heard you all could use a hand. Well, I have two good ones...

*Looks down at his feet as he almost kicks Clovis*

Wait a minute... what do we have here?

Irene:

*Tries not to keep snickering*

Clovis... kinda... smacked himself in the face *chuckle*

Qwyksilver:

Come on, Irene. These people around here... Not a laughing matter.

*Kneels down by Clovis*

He is turning green, this is not good.

Darthos:

*Picks up and examines the spear*

I haven’t seen one of these before... A golden spear with poison on it?!? What is that doing in here?

Qwyksilver:

*Grabs spear from Darthos and examines it*

This spear actually looks like it was turned to gold. But, the tip is still poisoned...

*Dodges a piece of leather chest armor that appears above, and almost falls on his head*

WHAT THE...

Oneira:

*Reaches down and works to lift up the leather doublet*

Wow is this heavy! I think the leather and lacing in this is ACTUALLY gold...

Qwyksilver:

*Looks off in the distance thoughtfully*

Items changing to gold and appearing randomly... That makes me think only one thing...

*Grabs the spear in one hand, lifts the armor in the other, and stomps out of the castle headed towards the Alchemy Lab*

ROSALINA!!!!

Alicia:

*Looks at Clovis on the floor with concern*

Clovis does not look good! We should get him over to Moon to see if she can heal him! Perhaps you could help, Kurul?

Kurul:

*Scrunches his face at Alicia*

YOU THINK KURUL NOT HELP?

*He reaches down and easily lifts Clovis over his shoulder and heads out the door*

KURUL DASH!

Lorelei:

*Pops around the corner carring some spears and addresses those who are still in the castle*

Hey everybody! We have a new problem!

Alicia:

*Looks at the ground where Clovis was then over to where the armor landed*

Yeah, a couple of them.

Lorelei:

*Raises eyebrows*

You guys are aware of the Vampires?

Darthos:

Vampires? What? Our problem is... WHOA!

*Rolls to the side as an axe appears in front of him, and then sticks into the ground where he was*

THAT is our problem... What is going on?

Lorelei:

*Sets down her spears and grabs the axe*

Wow, this axe is heavy... it looks like its solid gold!

*Points over to the spears she set down*

I brought these impalers to help us with the Vampires. I have dipped them all in garlic. But, I have run out of garlic, and we will need more!

Kurul:

KURUL DASH BACK! KURUL GET ATTACKED BY VAMPIRE GRIFFIN! KURUL CRUSH!

*A slight smile grows upon his lips*

KURUL TAKE WINGS AS TROPHY!

Gauvin:

Great, so we have vampire creatures, too?

*Picks up a spear and looks it over*

Everybody, let’s get together and take out some vampires! It’s time we started solving some problems.
TO BE CONTINUED . . .

The Raid Story for Raid Weekend Ending May 14, 2017
For Raid Ending May 14, 2017: (Night of the Curse - Gloomy Manor / Ectoplasm)
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Rosalina:

*Moving about her lab at a furious pace*

I see you watching me from over there... Stand back, and appreciate my awsomeness! My Time Travel device is almost complete!

Now, if I just adjust this lever here, and add another few drops of this Life Potion... I think that does it!

QwykSilver:

Ok... was it going to do something?

Rosalina:

*Give a look of dissaproval*

You should know better than that! Of course it won’t do anything until I push this red button right here...

*Presses big red button*
A large explosion at the Alchemy Lab draws the attention of many heroes... they run in to see what happened.

Gauvin:

*Comes clomping into the lab*

Whoa! What happened here?

*Reaches down and helps Qwyk and Rosalina back to their feet*

Are you guys OK?

Rosalina:

*Shakes her head in an attempt shake off the explosion*

I think I am... I was so sure it was going to work this time!

QwykSilver:

This Time?!? You have done this before?

Rosalina:

Um... Yeah. I tried to do this last week too. But, the machine just kind of fizzled. I added the potion this week to give it some kick.. but I didn’t think it was going to explode!

QwykSilver:

And Gauvin, didn’t I tell you not to wear those boots?

Gauvin:

*Looks down at his feet*

Whoa!!! How are these on my feet again? I sent these to the blacksmith to get repaired!

Clovis:

Hey Everyone! Professor Charles said the ghosts are restless again.

*Looks over at the Earthshakers on Gauvin’s feet*

No wonder they have awoken again! Everyone, I need your help to get ectoplasm again so we can put them to rest.

Darthos:

*Adjusts his hat, and then puts his hands on his hips*

Again? Did we not just scoop up all that ectoplasm a couple weeks ago?

Azula:

*Flipping around and examining a pendant in her hands*

Okay, this is strange. I had put spells and enchantments on this Trine Charm. It looks like they have been reversed.

Scribbles:

*Walks in carrying a tray with tea and looking over his robes puzzledly*

Well, I thought I had torn these robes, but they look good as new. I was going to have a cup of tea. Would anyone care to join me?

QwykSilver:

SCRIBBLES!!!

Scribbles:

Yes?

QwykSilver:

YOU’RE ALIVE!!!

Scribbles:

*Sets down tea tray and begins patting his body all over*

Oh My! I am not a ghost anymore!

*Reaches into his robes and pulls out a scroll*

Would you look at that! This is the possession scroll I used on the demon. Well... at least I thought I used it...?

QwykSilver:

*Runs up to Scribbles and gives him a big hug*

Who cares about a scroll?? I am so glad to have you back, my friend!

Scribbles:

*Adjusts his robes after the hug is finished*

I guess I am glad to be back.

*Appears to be concentratring on something*

But, I can no longer communicate with the ghosts. You all will have to gather more ectoplasm to put the current ones to rest.

Clovis:

Didn’t anyone hear me say that already? Nevermind, I will round up some heroes and get to that!

*Slides his Protector Gauntlets on, places his pole arm on the floor, and heads out of the laboratory.*

Good Day!

Scribbles:

It appears the future and the past have some how joined forces, and I must ferret out all that has happened. To answer your previous question... I care about scrolls!

*Waves to everyone as he also heads out*

Until we meet again!

The Raid Story for Raid Weekend Ending May 07, 2017
For Raid Ending May 07, 2017: (Rampaging Orcs - Orcish Valley / Standards)
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Gauvin:

*Looks over at Clovis after placing his helmet on*

Is Captain Thomas serious, Clovis? I mean... didn’t we just take out a whole bunch of orcs not that long ago?

Clovis:

Well, I certainly retrieved my fair share of Orcish Standards... Did you?

*Glancing at Gauvin with an evil smirk*

Gauvin:

Hey! Didn’t you see those awesome boots I found last time? Didn’t you hear the praise I received from both mom and Qwyk? I got a whole slew of them to follow me back here...

But, today all my good boots are at the blacksmith getting repaired... I had to grab these old Silver things to use for Orc Duty.

Clovis:

They might not be your favorite... but they match your armor.

Speaking of Qwyk... I haven’t seen him around, have you?
We turn our attention to the Castle Library... where our Mayor has been stuck for the past week...

QwykSilver:

*Pacing back and forth chewing on a hunk of jerky*

Well, I tried to yell out that small window opening for days now, but no one seems to hear me. Who builds a small room like this as a prison cell, and then hides food and armor in it? Then again, I sure am glad they had stashed some dried beef in here...

Scribbles:

At least, as a ghost, I don’t need any food.

QwykSilver:

Well, I am chewing on the last piece. I don’t mean to be like a Gloom Totem... But, either someone hears me, we magically find more food, or I am done for.
A commotion outside the small (and only) window opening in the room draws their attention.

QwykSilver:

*sticks his head to the window opening*

HEY! IN HERE! HEEEELLLLPPPPP!
A cloud of dust flies by and orc bodies and standards are flying everywhere. When the dust settles, Odette is standing on a nicely stacked pile or Orc Standards. She gathers them into a sack, and heads off down the road.

QwykSilver:

HEEEYYYYYY!

*Slumps down*

It’s no use. No one can hear me up here.

Scribbles:

I know just the thing to cheer you up! I will get us a cup of tea.

*floats off through the closed bookcase*

QwykSilver:

SCRIBBLES!!!!

Scribbles:

*pops head through bookcase*

Yes?

QwykSilver:

*Reaches for the nearest item, a steelarang, and whips it haphazardly at Scribbles*

You have been able to go right through that book case all week???!!?!?

Scribbles:

*Ducks out of room as the projectile clangs awkwardly off the wall onto the floor*

I hadn’t thought about that... I just did it. Let’s see... It was this Valkyrie book...
The bookcase opens, ands QwykSilver is free once again. He grabs a couple items and storms out of the library.

Scribbles looks around, scratches his head, and then floats over to his table and grabs a fesh scroll.

Scribbles:

Well, not all stories are of grand adventure, but they are still the history of this castle. And my job to record them all is never finished...

The Raid Story for Raid Weekend Ending April 30, 2017
For Raid Ending April 30, 2017: (Night of the Curse - Gloomy Manor / Ectoplasm)
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Panning around the Castle Library, we see the ghost of Scribbles working madly to jot down information.

Qwyksilver is kicked back in a chair, feet up on the table, reading over various scrolls.

He looks over at Scribbles and begins a conversation...

QwykSilver:

So, I see that you sign all of your documents as “Scribbles”... Is your name really Salisbury? As in steak? Hmmm... I am kinda hungry...

Scribbles:

Actually, no. I just made up that whole name to try to sound sophisticated.

QwykSilver:

You think “Salisbury” is sophisticated?

*Lets out a hearty chuckle*

It’s not even a real steak! But... with a baked potato...

Scribbles:

*Lets out a deep sigh*

I don’t know what my real name is. I only remember as far back as the orphanage I was raised in down in the village. I didn’t do well in the math classes, and I was always writing stories or drawing. So, I earned the name of Scribbles. It has just stuck with me. Now, here I am, just a ghost of my former self... literally, ha ha! I just tried to give my self a long, respectable name once I entered into the service of the Castle.

QwykSilver:

Well, I think Scribbles is a great name. Let the past be the past, and we will go foward from here.

Scribbles:

*Looks in another direction towards a bookcase*

You really think so? I wasn’t aware of that... I didn’t know. I’m sorry... I’ll see what I can do.

QwykSilver:

Umm... What?

Scribbles:

*Looks back towards Qwyk*

Oh, you’ll have to excuse me. In my new found form, I can see and speak to the ghosts of the dead as well as the living.

*Gestures back towards the lower part of the same book case*

Charlie, here, was one of the orphans that grew up with me. Unfortunately, an accident with a vegetable cart took him from our world prematurely. He says there is a solder who wears Earthshakers, and when he walks, it causes small Earthquakes beneath the ground...

QwykSilver:

Ahh... Ok. And that means what?

Scribbles:

Apparently, those small earthquakes disturb the sleep of the ghosts at night. As they are awoken unexpectedly... they tend to be grumpy. So, if we want to stop them from haunting people, we need to gather their ectoplasm and use it to put them back to rest.

Gauvin:

*Comes clomping in with huge boots that are almost too large for his feet*

Hey Qwyk! Check these out... they are even cooler than the lions! Do you see how the ground trembles before me?

QwykSilver:

GAUVIN! Take those off! You are so noisy you are waking the dead! They are too big for you, anyway.

Gauvin:

*Grumbles, Plops on the floor, and removes the boots*

Fine! That’s what my mom said too... I’ll just put my original boots back on, and go get some ectoplasm like Professor Charles asked me to!

*Heads out, head held high, ready to take on the world*

Scribbles:

Anyway... Charlie also said that he had heard stories about he came from a family that was part of the Order of the Valkyrie. Supposedly, they would be known to meet in this very room.

QwykSilver:

Valkyrie, you say? That is kinda funny. I was just going to grab this book about them the other day...

*Jumps up from his chair and heads over to another bookshelf.*

It is this shiny bound one right here...
As Qwyk tries to remove the book from the shelf, it only pivots on the bottom edge. The book shelf lets out a gasp of dust as it opens inward into a secret room. As the light from the main room enters into the secret room, several objects glimmer from the back.

Scribbles:

Well, would you look at that? I was not aware that we had that room in here.

*Heads past the bookcase as if he is being dragged into the room by an invisible force.*

Charlie says that looks like the armor mentioned in his stories!

QwykSilver:

*Heads to the back of the secret room by Scribbles*

Take a look at the emblem on that armor! Order of the Valkyrie! And, get a load of this axe!
Abruptly, the bookshelf closes, trapping our Mayor and Scribe inside a secret room of the Castle Library.

Check back next week to see what happens next!

The Raid Story for Raid Weekend Ending April 23, 2017
For Raid Ending April 23, 2017: (Rampaging Orcs - Orcish Valley / Standards)
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We rejoin our fearless heroes in the middle of a mishap. As we look around the Chaos Gate area, we see the event unfold in slow-motion:

Mojian is intently holding the Cat’s Eye focused into the Gate...

Azula and Nya have their hands over their mouths to contain their gasps...

Darthos, with Harpoon Gun in hands, is flying through the air as he tripped while firing it towards the gate...

Billy the Bard is strumming his harp, singing the tale as it occurs, as if all is normal...

QwykSilver:

WATCH OUT, MOJIAN!

*Grabs Mojian, and pulls him out of the path of the oncomming commotion*
Right through the middle of the group comes a swirling cloud of black cloth, orc body parts, and shining blades...

The misaimed harpoon manages to glide right through the cloud of dust and bodies. After the cloud passes, you can just see the tail of the harpoon sticking out of an Orc as they both disappear through the Chaos Gate.

When the dust settles, we see Odette stab her Wakizashi blades into the ground while she is standing on a pile of defeated orcs. She begins to gather their standards into a large black sack.

QwykSilver:

Odette! What are you doing up here? And what is with pile or orcs?

Odette:

. . .

*Throws the sack over her shoulder, reclaims her blades, and darts off towards the castle*

QwykSilver:

I never could understand that woman...

*Looks off into the distance...*

Hey! Is that Gauvin heading towards us? And it looks like he has a line of... ORCS? ... following him?!?

Gauvin:

*Turning back to look at his line of orcs*

HALT!

Oh, hey Qwyk! You like my line of Orcs?

QwykSilver:

Um... sure? Why are they all following you?

Gauvin:

Well, the commander told us that the Orcish Raiders were starting to attack, so Clovis and I ran off to lead the charge. I got lost, and ended up way over there on the other side of the Chaos Gate.

*Takes a breath amid his hasty telling*

It just so happens that there was a tiny village of these orcs there, all staring at a statue. They seemd frozen in time. Oh yeah, the statue had a necklace and boots set upon it. Once I took them and put them on, the orcs came alive... and well... then they started to follow me.

*Lets out a final heavy breath*

So, here we are, and I now have this little charm and these cool shiny boots that look like lions!

QwykSilver:

Wow! Those are some shiny boots!

And you have grabbed all of those orc standards! You are getting pretty good at this hero thing!

Gauvin:

Thanks! My mother said the same thing!

Darthos:

*Struggling to pull back the rope that leads into the Chaos Gate*

Could you all quit your chit-chatting, and help me pull the harpoon back? It’s latched onto something...
The heroes gather around Darthos, and begin to pull the rope back. It is taught, and obviously has a force pulling back from inside the gate.

As the end of the rope comes through the gate, the force is released, sending many of the heroes falling to the ground.

The harpoon lies on the ground, spattered in blood. A few feet away, the orc that went in with it sits wounded.

The orc shakes it head, slowly looks around at the heroes, then gets a big smile on its face.

Scribbles:

*The orc speaks with Scribbles voice*

My sincerest thanks! I did not think I would ever get out of that Ethereal Plane!

QwykSilver:

Scribbles!!?!? But... you are... an Orc!
Everyone looks around at each other with a look of confusion on their faces.

Heads are bobbing back and forth between the orc, the harpoon, and the Chaos Gate.

Scribbles:

*looking down at his hands, and the rest of he orcish body*

Well, this won’t do... Hrm, and I appear to be greviously wounded.

*He coughs, having a hard time breathing*

This is not good at all...

Nya:

Stay out of my way, we don’t have much time!

*Rushing in front of the orc, she begins chanting in tongues and spinning around*

As she comes out of her spin, she is holding a large scythe. She swings it at the orc, and a burst of light fills the area.

Scribbles:

*He is now floating just off the ground, in a golden ghostly form*

Nya, that was pretty smart work with the soul stealer there. You removed me just before he passed on.

Well, maybe my body was lost to the demons, but I feel as whole as I ever was!

*He picks up a twig from the ground and snaps it in his hands*

Apparently, I can still interact with the world in this form. I should be able to get by.

QwykSilver:

Well, Scribbles, it’s good to have you back... in any form!

I have had a real hard time trying to keep the history of our town recorded during your absence. Yours is a job I do not envy.

Scribbles:

I am glad to be of service again! Hopefully, I can stick around a while!

Azula:

*After grabbing a small icon from her satchel, she tosses it at the gate. The center swirl of the portal crackles with lightning, then freezes in place.*

That is my last Power Seal, but it should buy us some time. Nothing will be going in or out of that gate for a little bit.

Scribbles:

So, I guess this is where my first story ends. I should get back to the castle to make sure it gets recorded.

QwykSilver:

But... wait! What happened to you inside the gate? With the demons? How did you end up as an orc!!?!??

Scribbles:

*He floats up to QwykSilver, and places a ghostly hand on his shoulder*

Those, my friend, are different stories... for another time. Fare Thee Well!

*He turns towards the castle, and begins to float off*
The End.

The Raid Story for Raid Weekend Ending April 16, 2017
For Raid Ending April 16, 2017: (Wild Overgrowth - Haunted Forest / Seeds)
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QwykSilver:

*Walks around the empty horse corral*

Well, there are definitely signs that he was here recently. But, no Phil, and no horse... The plot thickens...

Darthos:

*Whistles from across the way*

I say! Greetings, QwykSilver. If you are looking for this satchel, I picked it up from there earlier. It does look quite familiar.

QwykSilver:

WHAT THE... This is the same bag of artifacts... again!

Well, I should take these artifacts back to the castle.

*Digs around inside the bag*

Hmmm, there is no scroll inside it. Darthos, did you grab anything out of this satchel?

Darthos:

*He slams his hands on to his hips*

I most certainly did not! You know how upstanding I am... Speaking of upstanding, there are some evil apple trees that are still standing. I intend to bomb the seeds out of them!

*He gains a big smile, and presents his weapon for inspection*

Wait until they get a load of this puppy!

QwykSilver:

That does seem like a bit of overkill, but hey, whatever works for ya...

*A loud bunch of noise takes his attention*

Welcome back ladies... and erm, gentleman? How goes the effort to return Scribbles?

Nya:

Well, the magical remnants around the Chaos Gate is not a kind we have seen before. They seemed somehwat... whimsical... in nature.

Azula:

So, we had to approach this with some “ouside the box” thinking. We searched high and low, even scoured the local pubs, and finally found... well... Billy the Bard!

Billy:

*He pulls out a Golden String, and begins to strum a tune*

They have searched all over this land,
so close and so very far,
but these lovely ladies... didn’t have to go to Hades...
Just to find Billy the Bard!

QwykSilver:

Well, that was a lovely little diddy... but how is it going to help us find Scribbles?

Billy:

*He sets down the guitar, and slides a small shiny flute out of his sleeve, and places it to his mouth. After a small musical number, he sings...*

If someone is lost with the demons,
and needs to be found,
one must begin their search...
with the help of a Hell Hound!

Mojian:

*Comes Floating in, as if drawn to the music...*

I can get you access to Hell Hounds, and the ability to grab Scribble’s essence from the ethereal plane. But, I will need a couple things: I need an enchanted cat’s eye to guide the hounds, and we will need a special harpoon gun for retrieval.

Azula:

It so happens that I have the cat’s eye that you need. But, the only gun that I can think of.. one that fits your description... is a thing of legends...

Clovis:

That would be Harry’s Hellacious Harpoon Gun. I’m sorry, I couldn’t help over hearing. But, I can also offer you a bit of help... I am currently in possession of that gun. Don’t ask.

Mojian:

Well, lets get those items to the Chaos Gate, and see what we can do!
After some time passes, our party reconvenes at the chaos gate...

Azula:

Nya and I have completed the sourcing ritual. The Chaos Gate has been reversed into the Ethereal Plane.

Mojian:

I have summoned and sent in the Hell Hounds. They have targeted Scribbles, and are heading right to him. The Cat’s Eye is aligned, and sending a beam into the gate. Now, we just need someone to shoot the harpoon in and grab his essence.

Darthos:

*Running up to the group*

You Rang? I happen to be exceptionally well suited for firing guns. I’ll give it a go.

Billy:

I’ll keep the group calm...

*Sets down with his Soothing Harp, and begins to strum a melody*

Brave Sir Darthos came up to us today...
He wanted to blow something away...
But, he started a bit late... And tripped when he got to the Gate...
His harpoon gun shot went astray...
To REALLY Be Concluded...

The Raid Story for Raid Weekend Ending April 09, 2017
For Raid Ending April 09, 2017: (Deadly Swarm - Forbidden Meadow / Flowers)
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QwykSilver:

The blood on the cloak that Gauvin brought back last week seemed a little strange. Before I passed the cloak on to one of our shopkeepers, I sent it off to the Alchemist to examine. Hopefully, she will have some answers...

Angelina:

As you requested, I did a few tests on the blood from that cloak. Oddly enough, it appears to be the blood of a Dragon! And, there was a fair amount of it, too. I cannot tell how it got onto that cloak, but I am sure you have others who can look into that. I also noticed a peculiar thing... You can see the path that Gauvin took back to the castle from the Chaos Gate last week. Everywhere the cloak dripped blood, mystical flowers have bloomed. The flowers seem to have attracted some wasps. You need to get rid of those!

Lorelei:

Does no one listen to a word I say? I have been telling the shopkeepers about those giant wasps since Midnight! They are scaring away the customers!

QwykSilver:

Hmm... Maybe if I toss one of those Shredders that Gauvin rode in on last week, it would clip all the flowers?

Lorelei:

Are you SERIOUS?!?!! Your plan is to throw a giant sawblade through town and expect it to only hit the flowers???!? You must think you are some Archwizard now?

QwykSilver:

Well, I do have this hat here... Or, hey.. if a giant shredder is too big, how about I whip a spiked shield at them? But, seriously, you think I should ask the shopkeepers to send out their heroes to... pick... FLOWERS???

Kurul:

Kurul pick flowers! Kurul see giant wasps... leaving pretty shadow like hawk on board. KURUL SMASH! Now shadow stay on board. KURUL!

QwykSilver:

I mean... you want me to ask the OTHER heroes to start picking flowers??? I still have the castle scribe lost on the Ethereal Plane... flowers?!??!

Lorelei:

Fine. I will oversee the flower and giant wasp problem. You worry about Scribbles.

Karal:

Karal see. Karal see bag of Obsidian Choral on the horse collar in the corner at the corral with Kurul.

QwykSilver:

Wait... What?!?

*Looks over satchel that he was handed by Karal*

Oh... um... this looks like the same stachel of Obsidian Choral that Darthos gave me last week... I traded that in at the Castle for Sun Tears. Why was it hanging off a horse?

*Turns to Lorelei*

While you are playing with the flowers, could you find Azula and Nya for me?

Garreth:

*Pulls QwykSilver away from everyone else*

Shhh... I have a bit of information for you. Phil the Pilferer has been seen sneaking around town. He may be behind the odd satchel movement. Take a look inside it.

QwykSilver:

*Opens and looks inside the bag of artifacts*

Well, what do you know! Someone snuck a scroll of return in the bottom of it. It will keep going back to where the scroll was invoked! Hey! That means that horse probably belongs to Phil!

Azula:

Mr. Mayor, I have found Nya, and we are now both here, as you have requested.

QwykSilver:

Ladies, we still haven’t found Scribbles, or what has transpired with him. I need you two to search around the Chaos Gate for any signs of spell activity. I also need you to find some way to get us to the Etheral Plane... Even if you have to shake up the ground a bit.

*A small smirk grows on his face*

I will leave you two to it... I have to go see a man about a horse!
To Be Concluded...

The Raid Story for Raid Weekend Ending April 02, 2017
For Raid Ending April 02, 2017: (Howling Mountain - Mountain Hideout / Silver Ore)

QwykSilver:

I have to find a way to check inside the Chaos Gate for Scribbles...

Gauvin:

I heard you needed help fighting more demons at the Chaos Gate. I’m just the knight for it! I’m off to conquer...

QwykSilver:

The demon invasion has passed, Gauvin. I need you to see if Scribbles is still out there somewhere.

Gauvin:

I’m on it! *whistling* Hi, ho! Hi, ho! It’s off to adventure I go...
Meanwhile, a storm is brewing over the Mountain Hideout...

Kurul:

Kurul get silver ore. Kurul get attacked by chimera. KURUL SMASH! Kurul bring you back its wings. KURUL!

Darthos:

Good Day! I found this satchel full of Obsidian Choral artifacts while gathering Silver Ore. Perhaps you could use it? I’m sure the Castle Trader could exhange them for 25 of any lesser artifact, if you wished.

Mojian:

*Looking around at the other heroes* I have brought back a good many Silver Ores. I believe the threat of the werewolves is subsiding with the Rising Sun. Until we meet again...
After the raid, we turn our attention back to the Castle...

Gauvin:

*Comes running in, with a slight limp* Qwyk! I think I found him! Well, at least his essence. I was attacked by a really big demon that was trying to speak. It was also clutching Scribbles’ bloody cloak. Unfortunately, it was talking in a different language, so I had to kill it! But, as it died, I saw a ghostly image of Scribbles floating away from its body. The image asked me to save him, mumbled something about looking for a knife, then vanished.

QwykSilver:

Good News! That means there is still a chance for Scribbles! But, how did you get back here so fast?

Gauvin:

Well, that’s an interesting story! After killing the demon, I ripped off his horns because, well, that’s what we do to demons, right? I also hurt my ankle during that process. So, I scoured the battle field by the Chaos Gate, looking for anything I could use to get me home, and the only thing I could find were a couple of jumbo shredders. Being the resourceful knight my mother always said I was, I also found myself a sturdy tree branch and jammed each end of it into a shredder. I was then able to stand on the make-shift cart-axle, and zoom down the hill from the gate to the castle. So, anyway, here I am! I give you what is left of his cloak. And, oh yeah, here are the horns I grabbed.

QwykSilver:

This is certainly Scribbles’ mantle. But, these are PRIMAL HORNS! What was he doing possessing a primal demon?
To Be Continued... Again...

The Beginning of the Raid Story: Raid Weekend Ending March 26, 2017
For Raid Ending March 26, 2017: (Demonic Invasion - Chaos Gate / Horns)

Scribbles:

Greetings!  My name is Salisbury Artworthy Foxtrotter, although many just call me Scribbles, and I have become the Castle’s main scribe!

So, this weekend I intend to head off with our trusty heroes and document their travels into the Chaos Gate!

I will bring my dagger and shield just in case, but I have many more scrolls and totems to keep me safe, and to document the glory of our heroes!

I intend to send messages back to the castle with the heros when they return, so keep a lookout here for more information!

Theor:

I tried to stop him... Scribbles ran head first into the Chaos Gate after a bunch of us. I could not find him anywhere. He dropped his dagger on this side, so I threw it in with my last batch of horns.

Edward:

We fought the demons back to the Chaos Gate, and I entered in search of our Scribe. I did not see him, but I found his shield covering some totems and a pile of ashes that I can only presume used to be some of his scrolls. I left the shield as a marker, but I brought the totems back with my horns.

Lancaster:

I was looking around the shield that Edward left as a marker, and I found this Possession Scroll. Do you think its possible Scribbles has possessed one of the demons?

Gauvin:

Hey! Here’s some more demon horns for ya! And, oh yeah, I grabbed that scribe’s seal and shield that he left on the ground. They don’t match my armor, so you can have ’em.

QwykSilver:

Wait a second... That seal and shield aren’t from Scribbles...

Clovis:

Greetings, Sir! I brought back one last batch of horns. I also grabbed Scribbles’ shield and disintegration scroll that were left inside the Chaos Gate. Maybe that explains the ashes?

QwykSilver:

Umm... The other shield and scroll aren’t from our Scribe, either. Where is he?
To Be Continued...
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