Most tasks may be completed at least once each for Literature and for Visual art, unless otherwise stated. Collaborations allowed! Check the rules, [here]!
All tasks and bonuses require color unless otherwise stated!
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Non-repeatable.
May be completed once per visual art and once per literature submission per character.
Collabs Allowed!
Base Requirement: Corkshrooms and Cypress wood are integral to repairing and building homes in Cypress Springs. Corkshrooms are large mushrooms with convex or umbonate caps. They can be tarnished red, indigo, or a muddy magenta color and they stand anywhere between 10-60 feet tall. Cypress trees dominate the surrounding swamp, mostly growing 300-500 feet tall. Despite the corruption encasing the town, there are several miles of untainted land to collect materials. Remember, nymphs are not allowed outside the walls at all.
Depict your character collecting the materials. At least a half body depiction of your character in a background is required or for literature, 500 words.
Reward: Axe (Tool)
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Bonus Requirements: (Visual art only) While the city is providing you with an axe, it's rather plain. Show us how your character customizes it!
Bonus Reward: +200 Copper
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Secondary Bonus: (Visual art only) Include a secondary full body of your character wielding their new axe.
Secondary Bonus Reward: +250 Copper
Image above by [Mawshaye] (Example of Bonus(1) On the Hunt... Task)
Image above by [Mawshaye] (Example of Bonus Necessary Materials... Task)
Non-repeatable.
May be completed once per visual art and once per literature submission per character.
Collabs Allowed!
Base Requirement: With the older guard and laborer population diminishing, rations are no longer given out to the townsfolk. The guards and laborers have offered to teach the young ones how to hunt for themselves. Remember that nymphs are not allowed outside the walls at all.
Depict your character hunting, dressing or preparing their prey. At least a half body depiction of your character in a background is required or for literature, 500 words.
Reward: Bow (Tool) or Crossbow (Tool)
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Bonus Requirements: (Visual art only) While the city is providing you with a bow or crossbow, it's rather plain. Show us how your character customizes it!
Bonus Reward: +200 Copper
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Secondary Bonus: (Visual art only) Include a secondary full body of your character wielding their bow or crossbow.
Secondary Bonus Reward: +250 Copper
Non-repeatable.
May be completed once per visual art and once per literature submission per character.
Collabs Allowed!
Base Requirement: Sometimes you just need a bit of an adjustment, a slight modification to change things up.
Draw your character with an alternate or new hairstyle, growing or cutting their fur, or otherwise shaping their look in some way. At least a full body depiction of your character is required or for literature, 500 words.
Reward: Brush (Tool) or Comb (Tool)
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Bonus Requirements: (Visual art only) You feel much better! Show us what your Brush or Comb looks like!
Bonus Reward: +200 Copper
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Secondary Bonus: (Visual art only) Include a secondary full body of your character wearing a comfortable or cool outfit to match their new hair or fur style!
Secondary Bonus Reward: +250 Copper
Image above by [Mawshaye] (Example of Bonus Teach One to Fish... Task)
Image above by [Myde] (Example of a Bonus A Slight Touch Up... Task)
Non-repeatable.
May be completed once per visual art and once per literature submission per character.
Collabs Allowed!
Base Requirement: Much like the hunters, the fishermen are doing their best to provide more food for the caretakers and the town. With a large influx of nymphs, there are plenty of mouths to feed.
Depict your character fishing in the swamp, either on the mossy, saturated banks or by riding in kayaks, wooden jon boats, or wooden pontoon boats. At least a half body depiction of your character in a background is required or for literature, 500 words.
Reward: Fishing Rod (Tool)
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Bonus Requirements: (Visual art only) That fishing trip was certainly something... Like the other prompts, show us what your character's fishing pole looks like!
Bonus Reward: +200 Copper
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Secondary Bonus: (Visual art only) Include a secondary full body of your character that shows us what their fishing outfit looks like, and be sure to include that fishing pole too!
Secondary Bonus Reward: +250 Copper
Non-repeatable.
May be completed once per visual art and once per literature submission per character.
Collabs Allowed!
Base Requirement: Limited viable farm land in the swamps makes farming difficult, but with the little space that is available, there are crops of asparagus, spinach, taro, rhubarb and water chestnuts. There are a few rice fields in the shallower fringes of the swamp and perched up against the cypress trees you can find things like red currants, dewberries, blackberries, salmonberries and blueberries. Many of these crops help make cakes and sweet treats for those in the town. The local farmers and foragers are seeking assistance in harvesting these crops. Remember, Nymphs are not allowed outside the walls,
Draw your characters assisting in the harvest of crops or foraging of berries, or even snacking on a few. At least a half body depiction of your character in a background is required or for literature, 500 words.
Reward: Hoe (Tool)
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Bonus Requirements: (Visual art only) The farmers appreciated your help and the city has provided you with a hoe of your very own. Show us how you customize it!
Bonus Reward: +200 Copper
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Secondary Bonus: (Visual art only) Include a secondary full body of your character in their farming or foraging outfit. Including the hoe is optional.
Secondary Bonus Reward: +250 Copper
Image above by [Mawshaye] (Example of 1 Bonus Repairs Needed... Task)
Image above by [Mawshaye] (Example of Basic Farming & Foraging... Task)
Non-repeatable.
May be completed once per visual art and once per literature submission per character.
Collabs Allowed!
Base Requirement: Cypress Springs is cradled by Umbreglade Swamp and many of the cobblestone structures are dilapidated or crumbling. Stone is a valuable resource for the city, but difficult to collect. There is a small bog iron mine that is carefully guarded day and night behind Akistro's manor. As a new generation of adults come of age, cobblestone and bog iron are in high demand. Akistro has opened the mine up for a very limited time to alleviate the strain on the local miners by allowing the townsfolk to transport the materials out of the mine and into a secured storage area.
Depict your character pushing mine carts, carrying materials or helping break down large materials outside of the mine. At least a half body depiction of your character in a background is required or for literature, 500 words.
Reward: Pickaxe (Tool)
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Bonus Requirements: (Visual art only) The pickaxes are well made of local bog iron. Show us how your character customizes their pickaxe.
Bonus Reward: +200 Copper
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Secondary Bonus: (Visual art only) Include a secondary full body of your character sporting a mining outfit with their new pickaxe.
Secondary Bonus Reward: +250 Copper
Non-repeatable.
May be completed once per visual art and once per literature submission per character.
Collabs Allowed!
Base Requirement: Cattails, heather and reeds are necessary to help build integral thatch roofing on the Cypress dorms in town. With the boom in population in recent years, their stock is running low and thatch is difficult to dry in the swamp. Assist the laborers in collecting an abundance of these materials from the swamp. Some laborers also teach you how to weave cordage out of milkweed, rose mallow and cattails.
Depict your character assisting in the collection of any of these materials or learning how to weave twine. At least a half body depiction of your character in a background is required or for literature, 500 words.
Reward: Scythe (Tool)
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Bonus Requirements: (Visual art only) The laborers to gift you a scythe for your help. Show us how your character customizes their Scythe!
Bonus Reward: +200 Copper
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Secondary Bonus: (Visual art only) Include a secondary full body of your character using their scythe.
Secondary Bonus Reward: +250 Copper
Image above by [Mawshaye] (Example of Complete Bonus Assisting the Keepers... Task)
Image above by [Mawshaye] (Example of Basic Weave it to Me... Task)
Non-repeatable.
May be completed once per visual art and once per literature submission per character.
Collabs Allowed!
Base Requirement: There are several temples and ritual sites scattered around the town. Most ritual sites have not been used in over 200 years due to the lack of resources from blocked trade routes. Despite this, the local Keepers have attempted to keep the sites cleaned and polished. Living in the swamp however, the humidity increases the growth of the moss and mushrooms, causing them to overtake the unused sites. The clerics have requested help in restoring the temples and ritual sites.
Depict your character assisting the shrine keepers in some way. Polishing the stone ritual sites, temples, shrines or doing routine maintenance like sweeping, painting, cleaning etc. At least a half body depiction of your character in a background is required or for literature, 500 words.
Reward: Staff (Tool)
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Bonus Requirements: (Visual art only) The clerics are grateful for your help and bestow you a custom carved, wooden staff. Show us what your staff looks like!
Bonus Reward: +200 Copper
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Secondary Bonus: (Visual art only) Include a secondary full body of your character wielding their new staff.
Secondary Bonus Reward: +250 Copper