Tasks

Most tasks may be completed at least once each for
Literature and for Visual art!
Collaborations allowed! Check the rules, here!

Image above by Balkeir (Example of Basic ID Papers)

Image above by Balkeir (Example of Bonus ID Papers task)

ID Papers

Prerequisite for all tasks. Must be completed before participating in all other activities!
Repeatable twice a year per character.
One character per submission.
Visual Art only.
No Collabs!

Base Requirement: Create an official application of your character. The application must include the following information: A full body reference of your character, their name, subspecies and theme.
Reward:
If the art is drawn by someone else (ex: resident or guest artist), then you only receive 25 Copper
If the art is drawn by you, receive 100 Copper instead
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Bonus Requirements: Everything for the bonus should be drawn by you (except the ID template itself, redrawing is optional). Along with the information above, add the following extra details to your application:
Your character's personality.
Your character's birthday.
A meaningful item belonging to the character
A separate head shot (at minimum) with a new expression
A full body back view reference of your character. (May be a base)
A color palette
3 additional snippets of info (Ex: Additional personality traits, likes, dislikes, favorite food, clothes, expressions, etc)
Bonus Reward: +400 Copper

Here are some example templates.
[link leads to DeviantART]

You are free to customize or create your own templates as these are simply examples! Info or character sheets are viable options as well as long as the required information is included in the image clearly. The templates may be reused for each ID Papers task.

Show us Your Bag

Repeatable once each season per character.
Visual art only.
Collabs Allowed!

Base Requirement: Show us what your character's bag looks like and what they carry around with them. The bag may be as small as a coin purse to a large hiking pack. If the character is a companion, you may also include the saddle, cart or bags. Must include at least a bag and three items from it's inventory.
Reward: +100 Copper
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Bonus Requirements: Include a full body or two waist ups of your character wearing the bag or using the items in it.
Bonus Reward: +150 Copper

Image above by Mawshaye (Example of Bonus Home is Where the Heart is prompt)

Image above by Mawshaye (Example of Bonus Show Us Your Bag prompt)

Home is Where the Heart Is

Repeatable once each season per character for visual art and literature.
Collabs Allowed!

Base Requirement: Show us your character's home! Is it a house, boat, wagon, or is the starry sky their roof? If your character is traveling, show us their camping set up. Must include at least one room like a bedroom, kitchen, living room, etc. If your character is traveling, it must include the inside of the tent or lean to, or if showing the outside it must include a campfire and cooking equipment. Word requirement is at least 500 words.
Reward: +500 Copper
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Bonus Requirements: Show at least 3 angles of one room/tent, or 3 rooms, or a whole house layout. Word requirement is at least an additional 1,000 words.
Bonus Reward: +1,000 Copper

Who are you?

Repeatable once each season.
Literature only!
Collabs Allowed!

Base Requirement: Write a story introducing us to your character. Include any quirks, aspects to their personality, or dreams they may have. This is a very open ended prompt intended to help players get a feel for their characters. It could be as simple as a morning stroll and their thoughts or actions during that time, or it could be extensive like where they grew up. The focus should be obvious and on one character (or if collaborating, on the pair in their own ways). Word requirement is at least 1,000 words.
Reward: +1,000 Copper
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Bonus Requirements: Additional words.
Bonus Reward: +1 Copper per word with a cap at 10,000 words.
Bonus Requirement II: Include a cover image. A sketched, colored, half or full body required.
Bonus Reward II: +100 Copper (Half body) || +200 (Full body)

I Struggle to...

Repeatable once each season.
Literature only!
Collabs Allowed!

Base Requirement: What is something your character struggles with? Maybe societal pressures, physical, or mental issues? Give us some insight into your character's mind. This is an open ended prompt meant to explore a character's flaws, conflicts, fears or weaknesses.
Reward: +1,000 Copper
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Bonus Requirements: Additional words.
Bonus Reward: +1 Copper per word with a cap at 10,000 words.
Bonus Requirement II: Include a cover image. A sketched, colored, half or full body required.
Bonus Reward II: +100 Copper (Half body) || +200 (Full body)

Expressive, no?

Repeatable once a year per character.
Visual art only.
No Collabs!

Base Requirement: We all have expressions unique to our personalities. Show your character's unique expressions! Include at least 25 unique expressions.
Headshots required at minimum. Character and expression must be redrawn each time, using the same head and only changing the expression will not count. All 25 expressions must be included to count. Be sure to label each expression!
Reward: +1,500 Copper
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Bonus Requirements: Include 10 unique additional expressions of your choice. Character and expression must be redrawn each time.
Bonus Reward: +500 Copper
Secondary Bonus: Include all expressions, bonuses as well, but with at least half body depictions of your character.
Secondary Bonus Reward: +3,000 Copper

This template by napalmnacey (both links go to DeviantART), is a good example, but isn't required to be used!

Image above by Myde (Example of Bonus Weather Forecast task)

Weather Forecast

Repeatable once each season per character for visual art and literature.
Not all tasks must be completed at the same time, and rewards are given for each task completed.
Collabs Allowed!

Base Requirement: Depict your character dealing with one of these weather conditions, either inside or outside. Must include a full body of your character or for literature, at least 300 words.
1. Bright Sun
2. Hot as Hell
3. Cloudy
4. Soft Rain
5. Thunderstorm
6. Blooming Spring Day
7. Windy Autumn Leaves
8. Snowfall
Reward: +150 Copper per task
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Bonus Requirements: Include a background per prompt or for literature, an additional 200 words.
Bonus Reward: +200 Copper per prompt

A Day in the Life of...

Repeatable once each season per character.
Collabs Allowed!

Base Requirement: Depict your character experiencing some slice of life moments. Must include a fullbody of your character performing relevant actions to the task, or for literature, at least 300 words.

The List - Looks like they have a big to-do list today, show them doing the first thing on the list.
Yum! - Eating, preparing, or purchasing one of their favorite foods.
Notes - Writing a letter to someone or journaling about their day.
Hobbies - Working on a new or old hobby.
Quality Time - Spending time with a friend or family member.
Tidy Up - Cleaning up areas of their home or outdoor space.
ZzZzZz - Taking a nap in the perfect spot.
Small Treasures - Admiring one of their favorite possessions.

Reward: +150 Copper per task
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Bonus Requirements: Include a background per task or for literature, an additional 200 words..
Bonus Reward: +200 Copper per task

Image above by Myde (Example of Bonus A Day in the Life of...(Quality time))

Fashionista

Repeatable per outfit.
Visual art only!
Collabs Allowed!

Base Requirement: Depict your character wearing new clothing. Must include a full body colored image of your character wearing at least one article of clothing (clothing is anything that covers the torso or legs) and one accessory (accessories are small items that accent various parts of the body, ex: jewelry, piercings, hats, scarves etc). Bases are not allowed!

Reward: +150 Copper per task

Tool Tasks

Completing tasks in this section will reward the player with tools or kits

Necessary Materials...

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. Despite the corruption surrounding the town, preventing the locals from venturing too far away from the town, there are plenty of materials in the outer limits to collect. Unfortunately, the Duke has forbidden those who aren't guards or laborers from going out to collect materials. Today, however, Baron Akistro has felt the growing unrest in the younger motti and decided to accompany the lumberjacks and guards to the outer limits alongside any townsfolk who want to assist in corkshroom and wood collection. Depict your character collecting materials, talking to Baron Akistro, or the guards, or enjoying their rare time outside the walls of the city. Nymphs are not allowed outside the walls at all. 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 their axe!
Bonus Reward: +100 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: +200 Copper

On the hunt...

Non-repeatable.
May be completed once per visual art and once per literature submission per character.
Collabs Allowed!

Base Requirement: With the population of Cypress Springs booming in the last several decades, some hunters have requested the help of the townsfolk to collect rations for the town. Baroness Merla and a few guards are accompanying the hunting party to assist. Depict your character attempting to hunt deer, gator, and various birds alongside them. They could also be shown carrying or dressing the animals or even failing to make a kill or hunt. Baroness Merla is not judgemental of those who cannot make a kill and may offer comfort. Similarly she will also congratulate those who do assist. Remember that nymphs are not allowed outside the walls at all. At least a half body depiction of your character in a background is required or for literature, 500 words.

Reward: Bow (Tool) or Crossbow
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Bonus Requirements: (Visual art only) You did well enough that Lady Merla has decided to bestow you a bow or crossbow. Show us what you chose and what it looks like!
Bonus Reward: +100 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: +200 Copper

A Slight Touch Up...

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)
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Bonus Requirements: (Visual art only) You feel much better! Show us what your Brush or Comb looks like!
Bonus Reward: +100 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: +200 Copper

Image above by Myde(Example of a Bonus A Slight Touch Up... prompt)

Teach One to Fish...

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 Pole (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: +100 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: +200 Copper

Farming & Foraging...

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. Caretaker Tog is fond of foraging and has ventured out to assist the guards and farmers in protecting the townsfolk who are assisting in collection. Draw your characters assisting in the harvest of crops or foraging of berries, or even snacking on a few berries with Caretaker Tog. Remember, Nymphs are not allowed outside the walls of Cypress Springs. 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) Caretaker Tog put in a good word and the city is providing you with a hoe of your very own. Show us how you customize it!
Bonus Reward: +100 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: +200 Copper

Repairs Needed...

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. They may also be depicted talking to Baron Akistro himself. 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 tool.
Bonus Reward: +100 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: +200 Copper

Weave it to me...

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 Caretaker Tog, the guards and some laborers in collecting an abundance of these materials from the swamp. Caretaker Tog has also taken it upon herself to teach the volunteers 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 with Caretaker Tog. 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) Caretaker Tog convinces the laborers to gift you a scythe for your help. Show us how your character customizes their Scythe!
Bonus Reward: +100 Copper
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Secondary Bonus: (Visual art only) Include a secondary full body of your character using their scythe.
Secondary Bonus Reward: +200 Copper

Assisting the Shrine Keepers...

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 priests and elders 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 maintenence 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: +100 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: +200 Copper

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