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Prompts

What these prompts and quests aim to accomplish is to allow you, the player, to further explore the world of Anomalous.  Not only that but, by completing these prompts or embarking on a quest, your character can collect juicy items/rewards and encounter various challenges that they must try to overcome.  Some prompts or dungeons may lead to encounters with nefarious creatures or even a god/goddess and, with various outcomes depending on what choices your character makes, they may challenge the same dungeon more than once and not follow the same path!  In addition to catching some super cool items to help your character in their travels, since all prompts/quests require RPs you will also earn some Skill Points for your character!
 

Note that all Prompt RPs should be submitted to the appropriately named gallery folder and  and must CLEARLY STATE what prompt they are completing in the Artist's Comments!

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Prompts are short and simple 'mini-quests' if you will.  They are generic one-and-done prompts in that, by completing a minimum of a 350-word literature RP, a Headshot/Partial Body with Detailed BG art RP, or a Full-body with No/Simple BG art RP, you will automatically be given a roll to determine your character's success.  You're welcome to collaborate on pieces for prompts, however, each player character must meet the requirements of minimum 350-word literature RP, a Headshot/Partial Body with Detailed BG art RP, or a Full-Body with No/Simple BG art RP!  Split POV literature pieces must also meet the 350 words/character limits. 

Prompts generally do not put your character in harm's way; rather, they are a simple way for you to get to better know not only your character but the world they live within. 

There is no limit to how many times your character may complete a prompt and, while a few may require your character to be in a specific location or be a minimum age, there are generally very few restrictions on who can attempt to complete the prompt.  Scroll down to the 'Prompts List' to see what prompts are currently available to your character!

Unlike Dungeons/Shrine Offerings, Prompts may be backdated!  However, a brand new RP must be submitted in order to complete the prompt.  Be sure to check out any special requirements for the prompt, such as location or season, before you submit your RP.  Old/already accepted RPs cannot be used to complete a prompt.

Literature prompts with enough/or surplus word count (700+) per character may receive two rolls, but only two rolls per character per literature rp. 

Prompts

Prompt List

Ancestral Roots
Your character has stumbled upon a dusty tome from a bygone age.  The title is partially rubbed away but, judging by the recipes inside, it must have been a book on medicine.  Inspired by the many healing remedies from the book’s author - an Austerian doe named Remelodi - your character has decided to put one of the potions to the test!  First things first, you have to get the ingredients. Most of these are readily available. However, the potion calls for the roots of a plant called Fangroot and, unfortunately for you, no one seems to know what the heck Fangroot is!  Remelodi describes the root as ‘an unassuming plant with straight leaves and quaint, cream-colored flowers; roots have a white exterior but, when peeled, has a juicy, blood-red interior’. She also has penciled in a crude map of where it might be found - according to her, it grows somewhere near Lake Vesta...

  • Special Notes: RNG used to determine success of finding the Fangroot!

  • Special Requirements: Must be set within Lake Vesta, Free-Roaming Territory.

  • Possible Drops: Fangroot & Fangroot Potion (Only rolls 20-40 equal success!).
     

Autumnal Caribou Hunt (Linx Only)
Every autumn since anyone can remember, the Linx pack have geared up for a winter locked within the mountain with a grand hunt of migrating caribou!  Now that the tunnel is being built to keep the Linx from ever being mountain-locked again, this hunt stands as a way to honor their ancestors, fill their freezers, and test their skills as hunters!   Depict your character participating in the caribou hunt. Remember, hunting parties primarily are organized by Deltas and consist of - at minimum - a Tracker, a Stayer, and a Sprinter. If your character isn’t a Delta but wants to hunt, simply gather two of your PC friends (or two NPCs) to get your hunt on!

  • Special Notes: If a full, PC hunting pack is arranged, bonus +1 Item per character; Linx only!

  • Special Requirements: Must be set within Linx territory.

  • Possible Drops: Caribou Meat, Caribou Hide, Caribou Skull (Only rolls 1-25 equal success if hunting solo; if with an NPC group, 1-35 equals success; if with a PC group, 1-50 equals success).
     

 Astraek’s Comet
After the Formaris dragons were released a deal was struck, allowing Astraek to officially return to her seat beside the other deities and finally restoring balance to the heavens!  With her powers now completely restored (and her vengeful thirst quenched… for now) the dragon goddess wants to remind the world of her ascendance! Astraek’s Comet can now be seen once a year flying slowly across the skies of Anomalous in the summer season. Red in color and quite large, the comet can be seen during both daytime and nighttime hours but doesn’t stay long.  Those who view the comet at night say that the comet takes on the appearance of the dragoness herself as she eagerly watches over the mortals of the world from above!

  • Special Notes:  It is not uncommon for magic to go a little haywire when Astraek’s Comet is seen in the sky...

  • Special Requirements: Must be set in the summer season, but can be seen during both nighttime and daytime hours; can be completed from the Summer, Year 2002 onward!

  • Possible Drops: 1-40 (No Drops); 51-80 (1 Item Drop Based on Location); 81-100 (Comet Dust).
     

Black Night (Scybilline Only)
It is a treacherous night for, tonight, Induala’s watchful eye does not shine above you and there are only stars to brighten the night sky.  This is a night for devils and demons to run rampant. Some Scybillines stay in their dens to wait out the bad omen while others must still step out into the moonless night to do their jobs.  Still others are daring (or stupid?) enough to adventure on such a sinister night. Depict how your character reacts to the lack of moon in the sky!

  • Special Notes: Occurs during a New Moon (no moon).

  • Special Requirements: Must be set within Scybilline territory.

  • Possible Drops: 1-3 Items.
     

Coronation Ceremony | Occurs in three different circumstances!  (See Below)
When the eldest princess of the Queen comes of age (~ Spring of 3 years of age, when she is proven to possess Esprit magic) and can be appointed as Crown Princess, when the Queen retires and the torch is passed to the Crown Princess, or when a King is chosen!  Since these events do not happen very often, it is a source of mass pomp and celebration.  Held in the afternoon with a hors d'oeuvres of fresh fruits, the ceremony itself is rather quick and straight forward beneath the boughs of the White Oak.  However, the rest of the day is spent partying and socializing with the newly crowned heir, queen, or king!  Business and trade of any sort on this day is seen as rude, as all those belonging to the herd are expected to attend - regardless of rank - and bestow their congratulations and loyalty to the newly crowned individual!

  • Special Notes: Must feature/mention the coronation of a Crown Princess, a Queen, or a King!

  • Special Requirements: Must be set within Austerian territory.

  • Possible Drops: 1-3 Items.
     

Dangerous Waters
The oceans surrounding the islands might be beautiful but, beneath its surface, dangers lurk!  From sharks and nasty octopi, to bitey parrot fish and stinging jellies, it’s a crapshoot on what sea beastie you’ll encounter next. Depict your character coming across an unfriendly face beneath the surface of the Eastern Sea!

  • Special Notes: None.

  • Special Requirements: Must be set within Manaonui Ocean, Hihiri territory.

  • Possible Drops: 1-2 Items.
     

Dragon Master
You’ve seen peeps with these awesome little dragons and you want one for yourself!  You’ll search high and low, through wind and through snow, if it means getting your very own dragon.    

  • Special Notes: RNG used to determine success of finding the dragon egg!

  • Special Requirements: None.

  • Possible Drops: Dragon Egg (Only rolls of 11, 22, 33, 44, 55, 66, 77, 88, or 99 equal success!)
     

Elysia’s Valkyries (Saraph Territory Only)
In the Autumn of Year 2001, the young Saraphs Skiamaki and Illumine ventured to the Mirror Pools and offered their Formaris Water Scales to Elysia’s Ancient Shrine!  In the wake of the dragons that they raised, a swarm of dog-sized birds rocketed toward the sky! Quite beautiful to behold, the newly dubbed ‘Valkyrie’ birds are fierce looking creatures caught somewhere in between a swan and a falcon hybrid. The birds - whose elaborate white plumage is dusted with blue and gold notes that catch the sunlight - migrate around the Saraph territory, alighting wherever the wind seems to take them and hovering around bodies of water.  Territorial, they are fiercely protective of their desert home and - in particular - seem to hold a particular sense of vengeance against the newly arrived sandwyrms that have infested Saraph’s deserts. It is said that, if one possesses a feather of a valkyrie, that a flock of them can be summoned in a time of need… Depict your character interacting with an individual bird or a flock of the valkyries. Who knows, maybe they’ll get lucky and find something interesting to take home!

  • Special Notes: Try not to piss the valkyries off!  They are known to have quite a temper!

  • Special Requirements: Must take place in Saraph Territory!  May be completed from the Spring, Year 2002 season onward.

  • Possible Drops: 1-65 (No Items); 66-90 (Feather of the Valkyrie); 91-100 (Egg of the Valkyrie)
     

Fire Bird’s Challenge (Saraph Only)
Every summer, the fastest fliers gather to put their wings to the test!  Racers must fly at high speeds through the twists and turns of Fire Bird’s Gorge; not only must they be careful of the terrain but they must also be ready to defend themselves against the other competitors, as there are no rules against sabotage!  Depict your character watching the race (no skill requirement) or participating but, remember, only the fastest and most agile Saraphs can actually compete (Agility of Medium or higher required to participate).

  • Special Notes: Bonus +1 Item for each PC character in collaborative races!  RNG from 1-15 to determine placing!

  • Special Requirements: Must be set within Summer; must be set in Fire Bird's Gorge, Saraph Territory.

  • Possible Drops: 0-5 Items depending on placing.
     

Grogpurr
There are few festivals that can match this annual competition hosted by the Linx!  Every winter, competitors put their ancient family recipes to the test - grog recipes!  Appetizers are served to make sure no one drinks on an empty belly. Depict your character enjoying the grog festival, whether it be as a competitor, a drinker, or danged drunk!

  • Special Notes: None.

  • Special Requirements: Must be set within the Linx Tunnels, Linx territory.

  • Possible Drops: 0-2 Items.
     

Nasty Butters
From a young age, all Scybillines are taught how to defend themselves against one of their more unique enemies - predatory butterflies!  There are two varieties - those that fly by day and those that fly by night. Day time butters are very similar to a Monarch in appearance while lunar butters have black bodies with silvery wings.  Regardless of the type, both varieties inject their prey with a poison so strong that it melts flesh to a liquid they can easily suck up with their proboscis. While the Scybillines don’t have to deal with the daytime butterflies all that often they do, unfortunately, have to handle the far nastier night fliers!  Luckily, when these lunar butterflies flap their wings, the action briefly lights up the powder on their wings in a bioluminescent seafoam color! Depict your character dealing with one of these creatures - whether that be by fleeing, fighting, or otherwise.

  • Special Notes: RNG to determine if your character was bit or not by the butterfly!  If bit, character must seek out Poison mage to get antidote.  Poison mages automatically immune to bites.

  • Special Requirements: Must be set within the Scybilline territory.

  • Possible Drops: 0-2 Items.
     

  New Neighbors
In the wake of the Formaris dragon events, the inhabitants of Anomalous found themselves in a very different world… a world that they now share with some fantastic, magical beasts!  Not all of these creatures are friends, just as neither are all of them foes. Depict your character spotting, interacting with, or fighting one of these new creatures!

  • Special Notes: For descriptions of the creatures created by the dragons, click here!  Be sure to take the locations of the creatures into account, as some of them only exist in specific areas (ie, Loch Vessie lives in Lake Vesta!).

  • Special Requirements: Must feature one of the following magical creatures created in the course of the Formaris events - Bugling Sentinels, Clarion Squirrels, Elysia’s Valkyries, Et’s Guardian, The Loch Vess, Rumbling Terrors, Serpent of Shadows, Star-Encrusted Swarm, Stormbirds, Whispering Guardians, Wind Bison, Woodland Wolves.  May be completed from the Spring, Year 2002 season onward!

  • Possible Drops: 1-2 Items.
     

 A New World
In the wake of the Formaris dragon events, the inhabitants of Anomalous found themselves in a very different world.  Across nearly all of the territories, brand new places to explore and adventure sprung up - some harmlessly beautiful; others devastatingly raw.  Depict your character investigating one of these brand new locations by themselves or with a friend!

  • Special Notes: For a list of the locations created by the dragons, click here!

  • Special Requirements: Must be set in one of the new locations created by the Formaris dragon offerings!  Can be completed any time from the Spring, Year 2002 season onward.

  • Possible Drops: 1-2 Items.

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Queen’s Coronation
In the Spring of 1997, Crown Princess Cadhara was finally crowned Queen of Auster!  For some, this was the first coronation they had ever attended; for others, it was their second or third time witnessing a new queen coming into power.  Depict your character enjoying the celebration of finally having a new - and true - Queen of Auster!

  • Special Notes: None.

  • Special Requirements: Must be set in Spring, 1997 within Vae'a's Glade - Carlin Forest, Austerian Territory.

  • Possible Drops: 1-3 Items.
     

Rise of the Guardians
Every fall, squires who have proven themselves capable enough are officially welcomed into the guard!  The Queen is always present to welcome and thank the chosen for their commitment to the safety of Auster.  Held at sunrise, it is a short ceremony followed by a brunch for the new guards and their families/loved ones.  Depict your character attending one of these ceremonies or, if your character is a guard, show your character finally getting accepted into the guard!

  • Special Notes: None.

  • Special Requirements: Must be set within Austerian Territory.

  • Possible Drops: 1-2 Items.
     

Sapling Ceremony
At the end of every summer, the Austerians plant a new grove of tree saplings for each fawn that was born.  Depict your character as a fawn with his/her parents as together they plant a new sapling in honor of your character’s birth!

  • Special Notes: Austerians raised in Auster only!

  • Special Requirements: Must be set in Austerian territory.

  • Possible Drops: 1-2 Items.

 

Spring Cleaning
It may or may not be spring but you've got the itch and it’s time to clean out your den.  Begone cobwebs!  See ya later dust bunnies!  It’s all hands on deck to get your place looking spiffy.  While you’re cleaning, you might just find something that you had completely forgotten about.

  • Special Notes: None.

  • Special Requirements: None.

  • Possible Drops: 1-3 Items.
     

The Great Race (Nombeko Only)
Every autumn, a triathlon of magnificent proportions is held!  Clans gather together and put forward their most skilled athletes, who must run across the plains, swim through the River Cognar, and tread through dangerous areas where eagles are known to roost!  Anyone can enter but there can only be one victor. Depict your character either participating in the race or watching from one of the checkpoints.

  • Special Notes: RNG to determine placing/success of completion.

  • Special Requirements: None.

  • Possible Drops: 1-3 Items (1-5 equals top placing; 10-30 = completed race; 40-70 = completed race but with complications; 6-9, 71-100 = failed to complete the race).
     

To Have and to Hold
The son of a respectable lord and lady has just married the love of his life!  As beautiful as the lovely bride is, the groom’s parents are clearly less than thrilled about her lineage (that of a commoner).  Still, the groom’s parents have wasted no expense at making sure their son’s wedding celebration is the talk of the town! Depict your character’s reaction to a lord of high blood marrying a low-born doe, enjoying the hors d'oeuvres, or dancing their tookis off!

  • Special Notes: None.

  • Special Requirements: Must be set in Austerian territory.

  • Possible Drops: 1-2 Items.
     

 The Queen’s Revival (Auster Territory Only)
In the Spring of Year 2001, a Water dragon offered to Astraek in the forests of Auster released havoc upon the beloved ancient shrine of the demigoddess, Vitae’a!  Acidic rain fell over the area, burning ugly pockmarks that marred the likeness of Vitae’a and an underground spring gurgled into existence, flooding the once pristine glade with swampy, smelly water.  The Wishing Tree saplings - grown and tended so carefully over the years into the likenesses of the queens whose graves they grow over - are suffering as well, wilting and blistering with disease. It will take some dedication and time to try and restore Queen’s Landing to its former glory but it is a task worth taking!  Depict your character trying his/her best to restore Queen’s Landing; whether that be via magical means or otherwise.

  • Special Notes: 0/5 required successes achieved [20, 40, 60, & 100 still available]!

  • Special Requirements: Must be located in the Queen’s Landing - Carlin Forest, Austerian Territory; can be completed in any season from Spring, Year 2002 onward!

  • Possible Drops: Only rolls of 20, 40, 60, 80, and 100 will successfully help restore a piece of the shrine (Successful attempts receive - Vitae’a’s Favor Quest Item).  One of each number MUST be completed in order to fully restore the shrine… no duplicates!
     

The Royal Wedding | Occurs with the marriage of the new king and queen! 
It isn't often that a Queen marries and so, when she does, it is a grand affair, sometimes even featuring goods specially imported from the other herds (Linxian grog, anyone?).  The marriage is held in the evening and lasts all through the night!  All herds members are invited and expected to attend to congratulate the newly married couple.  The queen and her new king are lavished with gifts, especially from royals hoping to find favor with the queen and king. 

  • Special Notes: The marriage of Queen Cadhara and King Cailan, must be set in the Autumn of Year 2000.

  • Special Requirements: All weddings set at Wishing Tree - Carlin Forest, Austerian Territory.

  • Possible Drops: 1-2 Items.
     

The Secret Ingredient

Anomalous boasts a wide variety of cuisines across each herd, and some specific dishes that do much more than fill an empty belly! To create such special masterpieces, each recipe needs a secret ingredient that’s hard to come by. You’ll have to be on the hunt for what the recipe calls for!

  • Special Notes: RNG used to determine success of finding ingredients, based specifically upon physical location!

  • Special Requirements: All drops from this prompt require shrine trade in to be used.

  • Possible Drops: Red Grains (Nombeko), Muffin Mix (Scybilline), Sugarmint Stalks (Hihiri), Powdered Acorns (Auster), Meaty Mushroom (Linx), Golden Dough (Saraph), Bag of Crackers and Candy (Free Roaming) / (Only rolls of 60-80 equal success)
     

Vigilant Vigil
The time has come for you to journey to the Graveyard on Kahukura, sleep beneath the bones, and learn your destiny!  Depict your character performing their Vigil ceremony (can be a flashback for adult characters) or reacting to the outcome. Always occurs in the spring of a Hihiri Youth’s third year.

  • Special Notes: May be backdated - don't forget to choose your Spirit Animal; Hihiri only!

  • Special Requirements: Must be set within the spring of the character's third year; must be set in Hihiri territory.

  • Possible Drops: 1-3 Items.

 

Weathering the Weather
Eep, your character got stuck in a storm!  Find yourself some shelter, this storm isn’t going anywhere anytime soon.  Perhaps where you shelter you'll find something useful!

  • Special Notes: None.

  • Requirements: None.

  • Possible Drops: 1-3 Items.
     

What the Shadows Left Behind
You were involved in the fighting - whether you were on the side of the Allied Anomalous or on the side of the Shadows, it has affected you deeply.  If you are a Shadow, you must decide whether or not to stay loyal to your roots, take Queen Cadhara’s offer of a second chance at life in Auster, or forge a new life for yourself on your own.  Depict your character making a decision on how they are going to move forward!

  • Special Notes: None.

  • Special Requirements: None.

  • Possible Drops: 1-2 Items.

Former Monthly Prompts

These prompts were once the Featured Prompts on the Anomalous homepage!  While you can no longer earn the monthly bonus point or event-specific items formerly associated with the prompt, you can still complete them for normal prompt item earnings (1-2 items, item types depending on prompt location)!


June 2022 | Making the Midway
With the increase of trade and travel between Linx and Saevarg, a number of folks got together with a grand idea...taking the inspiration from the floating Shadow island! It is a marvel of magic, after all.

They would build a midway stopover between the coldest lands to the north and the Linx mountains. it would be difficult, but with help from those with the magic types of water, earth, laurel and fire, it would be a grand creation! A haven in the cold for anyone who needs to rest and recharge before continuing their journey with a beacon shining brightly to light the way.

Show your Anomali aiding in the construction of the new island or helping to make the new lighthouse on the coast of Linx Territory, using their magic or might to aid in any way! Make sure to include name suggestions for the new island and lighthouse!

  • Special Requirements: Must be set in specifically in The Northern Sea (Or Tundra areas), Summer 2010.

  • Special Notes:  On first completion, characters will a new item rolled, as well as the usual +1 Mini Event Bonus and +1 Experience for first time completion! Subsequent completions gain only skill points. 

  • Possible Drops: Curiously Cold Fish (1-25), Everlasting Ice (26-50), Deep Sea Stone (51-75), Really Refreshing Glass of Water (76-100)


June 2022 | Weather Rolls: - This is also detailed in the Group Announcements on Discord.

In Saraph, The inhabitants of Saraph have met with an oddly chilly Summer season. For the first time in ages, frosts have been occuring in the mornings, and the days have been oddly chilly! Saraph is having a: Cold Snap.

  • Successful roll on this prompt may net you A Warm Rock (1-75)!

 

The Rest of the World is having a plague of Fireflies! The inhabitants of the rest of the world have found that the wet spring has resulted in a bumper crop of Fireflies. These pesky insects like to flaunt their bright butts at everyone, disrupting their sleep!


Lumos magic users can nullify, the glow, or if you complete this prompt you might catch one, or a whole jar!!

  • Successful roll on this prompt may net you A Jar of Fireflies (75-100), or a single Firefly(40-75)!


May 2022 | May Showers
Write/Draw your Anomali helping out in the flooded Free-Roaming territories! Thankfully, some helpful Auster, Scybilliner and Nombeko have worked together to help with the rain...

  • Special Requirements: Must be set within The Free Roaming Territories, Spring 2010.

  • Special Notes:  On first completion, characters will get a brand new Item, as well as the usual +1 Mini Event Bonus and +1 Experience for first time completion! Subsequent completions gain only skill points. 

    • Mysteriously Mobile Umbrella-Bloom (Telekinesis): Actually the joint effort of three herds, this giant bloom has been preserved forevermore- and floats! It functions as a magic umbrella that follows your head, though it won't really keep your hindquarters dry. It seems able to size itself to any Anomali that owns it, cannot be flipped inside out, and is of use in all weathers!

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May 2022 | Weather Rolls: - This is also detailed in the Group Announcements on Discord.

In Linx, the weather proves to be... damp. The meltwater from the snow, the receding floods, and the unending springtime rain has turned everyhting into sludgy mud, and the water mages are working overtime.

In Saraph, the spring winds have whipped up horrendous sandstorms, covering everything in a layer of grime. Sandworms, growing bolder, are coming closer to the garden of Elysia than ever!

However, it is the Renegades territories that are having the worst time! It seems that most of the unallied lands are having an even worse time than Linx at the moment, with heavy rain and serious flooding causing problems for the residents of the various unaffiliated areas. The herds, despite their own problems, should probably help out...
 


April 2022 | Help! I lost my gravity!
C-could you lend me a hand? I seem to be floating. I'm not quite sure what happened.... I was just walking along, minding my own business, and fwoop! I must have dropped my gravity. It must be somewhere around here... could you find it for me?

Depict your characters, via art or writing, as per normal prompt guidelines, suddenly discovering their own bubble has become an anti-gravity one!

  • Special Notes:  On first completion, characters will get a brand new Companion! Subsequent completions gain only skill points. 

    • Helpful Wisp (Wind) : Some look like bubbles, some look like clouds; what common to them all? These odd little… spirits? Creatures? Love to hold things for their owners. They can’t manipulate objects, but they can hold one item at around shoulder-height for a fully bonded master

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April 2022 | Weather Rolls: - This is also detailed in the Group Announcements on Discord.

Hihiri is having a beautifully mild winter, with temperatures remaining steadily warm. Many, Many sunny showers, but at least they don’t mind the wet!

The Shadows are enjoying a very cold, but pleasant winter; the altitude and a layer of cloud is saving them from the chaos down below.

Linx are having the absolute worst winter on record. Legendarily bad, their paths out of the tunnels are blocked with hard-packed snow. Anybody brave or stupid enough to use a water mage to get out will be subject to injury rolls (though with a medium or higher fire mage, this damage can be mitigated) On top of this, there have been reports of flooding in the Lower tunnels, leaving Alphess Aura on high alert in case she needs to act fast and deal with any sudden developments.

February/March 2022 | Honey, I Dropped The Plot
For the months of February and March, we’re eschewing the usual lovey dovey Valentines prompts. It is time. To love YOURSELF. And love YOUR plots. Hit up that person you’ve been guiltily eyeballing in the discord about the love confession you never got to- hit up your friend about that life-or death fight! If it’s backdated, it’s fair game!

Backdated RP’s relating to a characters personal plot will earn +1 EXP, a mini-event bonus, and the mini-event bonus thereafter. Additionally, characters may partake in any prompt, for the at-the-time prompt roll! (This excludes ‘the winter where the world held its breath’, because that would be way OP).

  • Special Notes:  You can complete 2 old prompts per character.


April - October 2021 | The Cradle's Call - World Event
August 2021| Anomalaugust Prompt Challenge!

February/March 2021 | Dream-Side Packages
Even the eldest grouch will admit that last season was rough. No one seemed to complain as the heat brought in a new wave of summer drowsiness. Sweet dreams are made of this, who am I to disagree? Everyone is dreaming of some magical adventures in a distant, unseen land, and... what's this? When did this dusty package get here?

  • Special Notes: Must show the characters having these sweet dreams- or with the strange new packages!

  • Special Requirements: Must be set in Summer or Autumn, Year 2006 of the Dragon Era.

  • Possible Drops: Giant Lily Pad, Soothsayers Bones, Whispering Stone, Ragged Silk Map


January 2021 | Restless Dreams
Since the turn of the year to Spring 2006, the denizens of Anomalous have been tired and stressed, going around with bags under their eyes and hazy brains... Everybody but the highest-level (Advanced or more) Psychic mages seem to be suffering from horrific nightmares, almost every night.

What are your poor anomali doing in an attempt to get a good night's sleep? What are they dreaming of? What theory are they concocting to try and make sense of this strange, strange affliction?

  • Special Notes: Must feature your character dealing with these restless nights in some way.

  • Special Requirements: Must be set in Spring, Year 2006 of the Dragon Era.

  • Possible Drops: Potted Chamomile, A Jar of Sleep, Odd Wisp, Lovely Lavender Pillow


December 2020 | Cold! Cold! Cold!
Yikes, that wind seems to have picked up the winter chills. Stand out too long and you'll turn into a solid block of ice! It seems that some objects have already fallen to this unfortunate fate, All entries get 2-3 items depending on location plus a ticket to the December Raffle!

  • Special Notes: Must feature your character inspecting one of these frozen ice blocks.

  • Special Requirements:  Must be set in Winter, Year 2005 of the Dragon Era.

  • Possible Drops: 2-3 items depending on location

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November 2020 | What the wind!
What on Gaophos!? Why is it so windy? Everyone, take cover! You wouldn't want to get blown away or smacked in the face by an unfortunate pigeon. Depict your character struggling against the breeze, or taking cover from the storm!
All entries get 2-3 items depending on location.

  • Special Notes: Must feature your character struggling with the wind, or taking shelter.

  • Special Requirements: Must be set in Fall, Year 2005 of the Dragon Era.

  • Possible Drops: 2-3 items depending on location.

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October 2020 | Ghosts of the Past 2, Electric Boogaloo!
Jinkies! Is that a ghost? No, your eyes must be playing a trick on you, right? These translucent figures seem to be mostly wolf-like. Though it is really hard to tell, they are quite transparent... Depict your character encountering one of these ghosts, maybe they'll drop a spooky treat!

  • Special Notes: Must include one of the ghostly figures!

  • Special Requirements: Must be set in Summer, Year 2005 of the Dragon Era.

  • Possible Drops: Firefly, Pixie, Fairy, Silver Wolf Coin, Golden Cat Coin, Ghostly Bone

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September 2020 | Word on the Wind is.....
Between the Hihiri attacks on Beryl bay, the Nombeko and Shadow construction of a Market, and herd leaders making their own quiet deals in the background, there's a lot going on in the world of Anomalous! Show your character's response to any event from the last year to the present (Spring 2004 to Spring 2005)- be it personal or a greater group plot or Mass RP!

  • Special Notes: +1 Mini-Event Response Skill Point, +1 EXP [Only 1 EXP per character]

  • Special Requirements: Must be set in Spring, Year 2005 of the Dragon Era, showing character response to any plot events that have occured in Anomalous in the last in-game year!

  • Possible Drops: None



June/July/August | Humanomalous Contest 2020
Contest Journal:Humonalous Contest 2020
For the months of June, July and August, there was also an optional Humanomalous Prompt!

  • Optional Prompt: Modern World AU In an alternate universe a little more similar to our own, where all of our Anomali were human (at least partly), what would they do? Water mage lifeguards? Shrewd, lektor-wielding businessman? A supermodel Saraphem? The possibilities are endless!
     

April/May | Anomalous Easter 2020
Something is amiss. Maybe it’s the geese, maybe it’s Maybelline, but many odd eggs have been appearing across Anomalous, almost too many to hope to collect or describe...Draw your character searching for these eggs!

  • Special Notes: Each character may only find one of each type of egg. Because of this, you’ll need to fill out a different monthly prompt. Make sure to keep track of which eggs your character has Found Here: forms.gle/UfEihUM5SJtHFF1f8, +1 Experience per character (On first time prompt completion only.)

  • Special Requirements: Must be set in Winter 2003/Spring 2004


February/March 2020 | Summer and Autumn Celebrations
There has been some uncommonly pleasant weather across all of anomalous! Folk have been cracking out their lawn chairs, enjoying their lover’s company, attending local Summer BBQ/Potluck parties, or lamenting about the heat! How are you celebrating the summer months; what are you bringing to the party?

  • Special Notes: Must feature your character reacting to the arrival of summer! +1 Experience per character (on first time prompt completion only)

  • Special Requirements: Must be set in the Summer, Year 2003 of the Dragon Era season!

  • Possible Drops: A Bucket-full of Sand, Knitting Kit, Sun-Ban Sunglasses, Sunscreen, Watermelon
     

January 2020 Monthly Prompt | First Snows and Mistletoes
As the first visitors to the Saevarg's Island are returned via a divine teleportation from The Maiden Of The North, news of these 'new' sapient beings who speak their own tongue and the common tongue alike spreads! What does your anomali think of these Saevarg? What does your Saevarg think of these "uninvited" guests?!

  • Special Notes: +1 Experience, Double Skillpoint Bonus for Collaborations (+4 instead of +2, Once Per Character)

  • Special Requirements: Must be set in Spring, Year 2003 of the Dragon Era.

  • Possible Drops: None
     

December 2019 Monthly Prompt | First Snows and Mistletoes
The chilly days of Winter are upon the lands, and it is a time for playing in the snow, and cuddling up with your special someone in front of a roaring fire. A special time of the year with much merry making joy, and celebrating life and the turn of the year, all Anomali take just this little moment to admire nature, or steal a kiss from their beloved! Depict your character admiring, playing or creating in the snow, or stealing a smooch from their beau under the mistletoe.

  • Special Notes: +1 Experience Must including interaction of a smoopsy nature with a beloved, or admiring the winter chill and snow! Characters may only get ONE Mistletoe and ONE Snowflake each.

  • Special Requirements: Must be set in Winter, Year 2002 of the Dragon Era.

  • Possible Drops: Mistletoe of Merriment (1-20), North Touched Snowflake (21 - 100)
     

November 2019 - Room to Breathe (and Autumn Leaves)
The dawning of a new age of peace has fallen over the lands of Anomalous, and all are grateful to finally be at peace. Friends and families gather together to show their joy in reunion and thankfulness for getting through the tough times. Depict your character with their friends or family (or both!) enjoying the relaxing autumn days.

  • Special Notes: +1 Experience, Double Skillpoint Bonus for Collaborations (+4 instead of +2, Once Per Character)

  • Special Requirements: Must be set in Autumn, Year 2002 of the Dragon Era.

  • Possible Drops: None. 
     

October 2019 - Monthly Prompt | The Scarlet
While many a ghost story have survived through the ages by retelling, only recently has the legend of the Scarlet resurfaced!  Arguably found on an ancient scroll unearthed by someone looking for the Formaris Scales, the story written on the scroll tells the sad fate of an ancient vessel crimson in hue dubbed ‘The Scarlet’ that sank after being caught in a cold and dangerous northern storm.  While no one has ever found evidence of the legend being true, it seems the magical outfall from the arrival of the Formaris dragons may have awakened the spirits of those who perished aboard the ship.  Sightings of a ghostly vessel sailing along the rivers, lakes, and oceans of Anomalous have been reported across the continent; strangely, the sightings seem to be synchronized with short but intense rainstorms!  Those who have seen the ship tell of its tattered sails and frost-covered crimson hull, a ghostly wolven crew, and the strangely chilly fog that heralds its approach… Depict your character in an art/literature RP either hearing about the Legend of The Scarlet OR spotting the ghostly ship sailing along the coast or within one of the many bodies of freshwater in Anomalous… if you dare!

  • Special Notes: Must include something pertaining to The Scarlet and its crew, be that the telling of the legend or spotting - at minimum - the approach of an unnerving cloud of fog along a nearby waterway!

  • Special Requirements: Must be set in Summer, Year 2002 of the Dragon Era.

  • Possible Drops: Sea Biscuit, Lookout’s Charm, Swashbuckling Spurs, Ship’s Lantern, Variegated Wolfsbane, Silver Wolf Coin, Booming Blunderbuss, Piece of Eight, ‘X’ Tattered Map Piece, ‘Desert’ Tattered Map Piece, ‘Forested’ Tattered Map Piece, ‘Coastal’ Tattered Map Piece, Ultimate Pirate Hat, Shipbuilder’s Scroll
     

September 2019 - The Dragon Era Prompt
In the Spring of Year 2002, three full-sized Formaris dragons - one Air, one Water, and one Earth - were finally freed from their heavenly bonds by Actaeos and released into Anomalous.  While these massive, divine beasts can make even the northern mountains look small, they appear to be quite gentle and can be seen peacefully floating across all of Anomalous. It is said that, sometimes, the dragons will bestow gifts upon the mortals below.  But, first, you need to catch a glimpse of one! Draw or write about your character catching a glimpse of one of these majestic dragons!  Be careful not to get too close though, as these beasts are best viewed from a respectable distance. Such intense, raw magic courses through their veins that they have a sort of magical shield about them that may render a mortal temporarily unconscious if they wander too close!

  • Special Notes: Remember, these dragons are MASSIVE and can be seen across vast distances!  Please only include ONE dragon in your RP, as their paths do not cross. 

  • Special Requirements: Must occur in the Spring, Year 2002 of the Dragon Era and must feature your character spotting one of the Formaris dragons (Air Formaris, Earth Fomaris, Water Formaris); can occur anywhere in Anomalous! 

  • Possible Drops: 1-20, 31-40, 51-70, & 81-90 = No Item, 21-30 | Dragon Scale (Type varies depending on the dragon being featured), 41-50 | Dragon Claw (Type varies depending on the dragon being featured), 71-80 | Dragon Horn (Type varies depending on the dragon being featured), 91-100 | Powdered Dragon's Tooth.
     

August 2019 - The Winter Where the World Held Its Breath
The time for dragon raising and shrine building  has passed - now the residents of Anomalous must wait, wait while the Gods sort themselves out, and pray that the scale tips in a favourable balance.  But something unforeseen happens; as the first snows of winter begin to fall, replacing the rains and magical thunderstorms of the last six months, it seems as if the magic in the world has drained of energy.  Magic dragons and their companions, the new Celestial dragons, are sluggish and unhappy, wishing mostly to curl up and sleep. The most powerful mages can barely manage the simplest spell, and those with a low level of magic can manage nothing at all! Magic-based mutations wither back and fade, and overall, the world is left a far more mundane place than it has ever been. Like the tide drawing back before a tsunami, every creature in anomalous knows that something magical and immense is building, about to come crashing down upon them.

The question is; what?
 

  • Special Notes: Note that ALL magic users are temporarily capped by TWO levels for the entire Winter season!

  • Special Requirements: Must be set in Winter, Year 2001.

  • Possible Drops: 1-2 Items based on location.

     

July 2019 - The Eye of the Storm II
All the dragon raising and divine magic shaking up Anomalous is having widespread repercussions! If anything, the strange and unnatural phenomenon have become more frequent. It is now rare to see a sky free of ominous looking clouds that, hourly, spark and sizzle with colorful bolts of lightning; minor earthquakes, not large enough to be destructive but certainly enough to give one a fright, shake Anomalous along its fault lines; and, despite the summer season, powerful gusts of wind and drizzles of rain occur around the clock. The already swollen rivers across Anomalous are rising higher than before and flooding frequently, making an already wet, muddy, and miserable situation worse. On the bright side, at least the salamander seem to be enjoying the changes, as their population blooms in flood areas.

  • Special Notes: None.

  • Special Requirements: Must be set in Autumn, Year 2001 and must feature character experiencing/interacting with one of the magical fall-out events.

  • Possible Drops: 1-25 (Bottled Lightning), 26-50 (Fairy), 51-75 (Charged Rainwater), 76-100 (Ominous Smoke Jar)
     

June 2019 - The Eye of the Storm I
All the dragon raising and divine magic shaking up Anomalous is having widespread repercussions! The skies have darkened with ominous looking clouds that, hourly, seem to spark and sizzle with colorful bolts of lightning; minor earthquakes, not large enough to be destructive but certainly enough to give one a fright, shake Anomalous along its fault lines; and, despite the summer season, powerful gusts of wind and drizzles of rain occur around the clock.  Due to this, the rivers across Anomalous have begun to swell and flood frequently, making an already wet, muddy, and miserable situation worse. On the bright side, at least the salamander seem to be enjoying the changes, as their population blooms in flood areas.

  • Special Notes: None.

  • Special Requirements: Must be set in Summer, Year 2001 and must feature character experiencing/interacting with one of the magical fall-out events.

  • Possible Drops: 1-10 (Bottled Lightning), 21-30 (Fairy), 41-50 (Charged Rainwater), 61-70 (Ominous Smoke Jar)
     

February 2019 -Love Is In the Air
Love is in the air! Depict your Anomalous character with someone (or something) that they truly adore and cherish.  Whether the character's affections be romantic, platonic, or anything in between, so long as it’s from the heart it counts!

  • Special Notes: +1 Experience, +1 Raffle ticket per entry (No Longer Applicable).

  • Special Requirements: Must be set in the current season - Summer, Year 2000.

  • Possible Drops: 1-20 ('Kiss Me Card' Token - +5 Agility Skill Points, 21-40 ('Hug Me Card' Token - +5 Stamina Skill Points), 41-60 ('Bee Mine Card' Token - +5 Strength Skill Points), 61-80 ('True Love Card' Token - +5 Herbs/Medicine Skill Points), 81-100 ('XOXO Card' Token - +5 Magic Skill Points)
     

November/December 2018 -The Tournament of Champions
Ah, the Tournament of Champions!  Every year, Austerians - and, as of Year 1999, Anomalites of all shapes and sizes - flock to Auster to either test their strengths against others or watch the games unfold!  Whether you are participating in a class or not, there is so much to see and explore.  From the tree branches above you hang a myriad of colorful flowers, mosses, and braided vines for decoration while, below, small stands line the walkway with equally colorful items ready to be sold!  Fragrant aromas of Austerian cuisine reach your nostrils and the laughter of children dash by, carrying streamers in their maws toward any tree whose trunk has not yet been wrapped for the occasion.  Music floats above the noise of the festival grounds, although now and then it is drowned by the cheers of the audiences as they watch their favorite champions compete in the various games.  Depict your character enjoying the Tournament of Champions, whether it be as a spectator of a game or meandering through the decorated festival grounds!

  • Special Notes: +1 Experience, +1 Raffle ticket per entry (No Longer Applicable).

  • Special Requirements: Must be set in the current season - Autumn, Year 1999 in Auster Wood, Austerian Territory.

  • Possible Drops: 1-20 (Austerian Sweets Quest Item - +5 Agility Skill Points), 21-40 (Austerian Popped Corn Quest Item - +5 Stamina Skill Points), 41-60 (Austerian Granola Bar Quest Item - +5 Strength Skill Points), 61-80 (Austerian Trail Mix Quest Item - +5 Herbs/Medicine Skill Points), 81-100 (Festival Souvenir Quest Item - +5 Magic Skill Points)
     

October 2018 - Your Worst Nightmare
You know that feeling, the one where it feels like all the blood has drained from your face and your skin grows cold.  Your hands are clammy, your heart begins to beat faster as your adrenaline builds...  You are filled with the desire to run, to do anything it takes to get away from it - it being your worst nightmare!  Depict your character either waking from a terrifying nightmare or experiencing something super spooky/scary!  

  • Monthly Bonus: +1 Experience (Applicable through November 11th, 2018).

  • Special Requirements: Must be set during the Summer, Year 1999 during October 2018.

  • Possible Drops: Candy Corn - +10 Agility Skill Points (Rolls 1-20), Gummy Rats - +10 Stamina Skill Points (Rolls 21-40), Chocolate Bats - +10 Strength Skill Points (Rolls 41-60), Lollipop Ghosts- +10 Herbs/Medicine Skill Points (Rolls 61-80), Sour Salamanders - +10 Magic Skill Points (Rolls 81-100)
     

September 2018 - Do You Believe in Fairies?
It is on a star-lit night in spring that the first cries of amazement could be heard!  All across Anomalous, the lights of a million dancing fireflies have burst into life and cast their enchanted glow upon the world.  Legends tell of such a night heralding the arrival of magical fairies into the world that can grant you one wish - should you be lucky enough to capture one that is!  No one knows how long the fireflies will stay but such a phenomenon cannot last long.  Depict your character, either in an art/literature RP piece, attempting to catch their very own fairy!

  • Special Notes: +1 Experience Point (No Longer Applicable).

  • Special Requirements: Must be set in Early Spring, Year 1999 and occur after sunset.  However, this is happening across Anomalous and can be located in any territory/location!

  • Possible Drops: No Item (1-40), Firefly (41-60), Jar of Fireflies (60-70), Shimmering Wing (70-80), Pixie Dust (80-90), Pixie (91-95), Fairy (96-100)
     

July/August 2018 - We Are Family
Families may come in all kinds but, one thing is for sure, they all have helped to form our characters into the individuals that they are!  Show off your character's family, be it a blood relation or someone who they see as a family figure in their life.

  • Monthly Bonus: Family Heirloom Token (No longer applicable).

  • Special Requirements: None.

  • Possible Drops: 1 Item.
     

April 2018 - More Than Meets The Eye
This month's prompt encourages your character to show us something special about themselves that one might not notice upon first glance!  Whether it be a scar, birthmark, special talent, sentimental trinkets, or secret ambitions, show us what makes your character stand out from the rest!

  • Monthly Bonus:+1 Experience Point (No Longer Applicable)

  • Special Requirements: None.

  • Possible Drops: 1 Item.

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