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The Passage
May. 12th, 2018 09:39 pmEvery now and then, you may see Liora or Qubine mention something called "the Passage." So what exactly is the Passage?
The Passage is a journey that the Kalma Clan dragons take to learn how to fight. Some call it a training program, while others call it a ritual.
Dragons are arranged in teams of three and enter the appropriate venue for their strength and skill level, and engage in battle with the beasts that reside there. With these battles, they learn how to work together while maintaining a sense of independence. Each dragon learns unique ways to utilize their inherited elemental abilities, and develop their own unique strategies to deal with any situation that comes their way. The obvious downside, of course, is the high probability of death. The Passage teams are usually initially assigned by Qubine, and the records are maintained by Amadeus. The teams who have successfully completed the Passage are as follows, listed by Name | Dragon Breed | Element…
Qubine | Mirror | Ice
Grim | Fae | Nature
Usha | Mirror |Nature
Coco | Mirror | Nature
Sabori | Guardian | Shadow
Kincaid | Fae | Nature
Azalea | Fae | Fire
Malus | Guardian | Water
Amadeus | Tundra | Light
Lazarus | Mirror | Ice
Handel | Fae | Nature
Aether | Mirror | Nature
Teams should consist of at least one fighter and one caster. Two fighters/one caster is best, but one fighter/two casters will suffice as well. Dragons are encouraged to use their better judgment during the Passage battles, and to focus on building strength or magic power, along with speed and endurance. They may carry potions for healing and curing ailments, and they are encouraged to retreat from a battle if they feel they are overwhelmed (it's all part of learning to use their better judgment). They may proceed with the Passage at their own pace, but may not quit once they have begun. Dragons are also encouraged to bring back any loot they may find, from food, to materials or trinkets. No matter how "useless" the item may seem, it may make a useful ingredient in Orphne's medicines, or Percival and Brahm's alchemy cauldron.
If dragons are struggling with their Passage, they may seek guidance and advice from Qubine or any other dragons who have completed it (or even those who are just farther ahead). If they have trouble with a particular venue, they may train in the previous venue until their strength and skills improve enough to press forward.
If a dragon dies during the Passage, it is recommended for their surviving partners to wait for a replacement. Under special circimstances, Qubine will personally train a new dragon to the level that matches the team he or she will be joining. The loss of a comrade also teaches the clan to mourn and respect the fallen, and teaches them to move forward after facing tragedy. If the survivors are able, they will bring the fallen dragon back to the lair for burial. If the survivors are unable to carry the fallen dragon, they report to Qubine and Amadeus, who will then send larger, stronger dragons back to the venue to bring the fallen home. It is possible to continue as a pair, but it will be extremely difficult. Handel and Aether were able to finish the Bamboo Falls after losing their second mutual partner, Merrick. After Tyra's death, Lazarus and Beryl attempted to finish the Bamboo Falls as a pair, which only resulted in Beryl's death. Afterwards, Qubine helped to train Lazarus to reach Handel and Aether's level so he could join their team.
The dragons who have fallen in the Passage are as follows, again, listed by Name | Dragon Breed | Element | Venue of their death…
Dugan | Fae | Lightning | Scorched Forest
Kladeos | Guardian | Shadow | Waterway
Anesia | Mirror | Earth | Sandswept Delta
Saphira | Guardian | Plague | Scorched Forest
Xander | Mirror | Wind | Scorched Forest
Steele | Mirror | Nature | Sandswept Delta
Beryl | Fae | Plague | Bamboo Falls
Merrick | Tundra | Lightning | Bamboo Falls
Ariana | Mirror | Nature | Scorched Forest
Sterling | Guardian | Nature | Scorched Forest
Tyra | Mirror | Nature | Bamboo Falls
Tenzo | Fae | Nature | Scorched Forest
Katarina | Fae | Plague | Scorched Forest
Gaheris | Spiral | Nature | Forgotten Cave
Krashos | Spiral | Nature | Forgotten Cave
Griffin | Tundra | Earth | Forgotten Cave
Redda | Fae | Plague | Bamboo Falls
Meanwhile, the teams who are still undergoing the Passage are as follows...
Orphne | Imperial | Arcane
Percival | Tundra | Nature
Brahm | Tundra | Nature
Reiko | Mirror | Nature
Kitty | Mirror | Nature
Brenna | Tundra | Nature
Nadya | Nocturne | Lightning
Renelle | Nocturne | Fire
Lexine | Nocturne | Lightning
Decilla | Guardian | Plague
Rafadel | Fae | Plague
Cane | Nocturne | Ice
Snowy | Mirror | Fire
Liora | Fae | Light
While there are no special prizes for completing the Passage, survivors are imbued with confidence in the skills, strategies, and abilities they've learned to pull them through whatever comes their way.
Surviving the Passage is only the beginning.
The Passage is a journey that the Kalma Clan dragons take to learn how to fight. Some call it a training program, while others call it a ritual.
Dragons are arranged in teams of three and enter the appropriate venue for their strength and skill level, and engage in battle with the beasts that reside there. With these battles, they learn how to work together while maintaining a sense of independence. Each dragon learns unique ways to utilize their inherited elemental abilities, and develop their own unique strategies to deal with any situation that comes their way. The obvious downside, of course, is the high probability of death. The Passage teams are usually initially assigned by Qubine, and the records are maintained by Amadeus. The teams who have successfully completed the Passage are as follows, listed by Name | Dragon Breed | Element…
Qubine | Mirror | Ice
Grim | Fae | Nature
Usha | Mirror |Nature
Coco | Mirror | Nature
Sabori | Guardian | Shadow
Kincaid | Fae | Nature
Azalea | Fae | Fire
Malus | Guardian | Water
Amadeus | Tundra | Light
Lazarus | Mirror | Ice
Handel | Fae | Nature
Aether | Mirror | Nature
Teams should consist of at least one fighter and one caster. Two fighters/one caster is best, but one fighter/two casters will suffice as well. Dragons are encouraged to use their better judgment during the Passage battles, and to focus on building strength or magic power, along with speed and endurance. They may carry potions for healing and curing ailments, and they are encouraged to retreat from a battle if they feel they are overwhelmed (it's all part of learning to use their better judgment). They may proceed with the Passage at their own pace, but may not quit once they have begun. Dragons are also encouraged to bring back any loot they may find, from food, to materials or trinkets. No matter how "useless" the item may seem, it may make a useful ingredient in Orphne's medicines, or Percival and Brahm's alchemy cauldron.
If dragons are struggling with their Passage, they may seek guidance and advice from Qubine or any other dragons who have completed it (or even those who are just farther ahead). If they have trouble with a particular venue, they may train in the previous venue until their strength and skills improve enough to press forward.
If a dragon dies during the Passage, it is recommended for their surviving partners to wait for a replacement. Under special circimstances, Qubine will personally train a new dragon to the level that matches the team he or she will be joining. The loss of a comrade also teaches the clan to mourn and respect the fallen, and teaches them to move forward after facing tragedy. If the survivors are able, they will bring the fallen dragon back to the lair for burial. If the survivors are unable to carry the fallen dragon, they report to Qubine and Amadeus, who will then send larger, stronger dragons back to the venue to bring the fallen home. It is possible to continue as a pair, but it will be extremely difficult. Handel and Aether were able to finish the Bamboo Falls after losing their second mutual partner, Merrick. After Tyra's death, Lazarus and Beryl attempted to finish the Bamboo Falls as a pair, which only resulted in Beryl's death. Afterwards, Qubine helped to train Lazarus to reach Handel and Aether's level so he could join their team.
The dragons who have fallen in the Passage are as follows, again, listed by Name | Dragon Breed | Element | Venue of their death…
Dugan | Fae | Lightning | Scorched Forest
Kladeos | Guardian | Shadow | Waterway
Anesia | Mirror | Earth | Sandswept Delta
Saphira | Guardian | Plague | Scorched Forest
Xander | Mirror | Wind | Scorched Forest
Steele | Mirror | Nature | Sandswept Delta
Beryl | Fae | Plague | Bamboo Falls
Merrick | Tundra | Lightning | Bamboo Falls
Ariana | Mirror | Nature | Scorched Forest
Sterling | Guardian | Nature | Scorched Forest
Tyra | Mirror | Nature | Bamboo Falls
Tenzo | Fae | Nature | Scorched Forest
Katarina | Fae | Plague | Scorched Forest
Gaheris | Spiral | Nature | Forgotten Cave
Krashos | Spiral | Nature | Forgotten Cave
Griffin | Tundra | Earth | Forgotten Cave
Redda | Fae | Plague | Bamboo Falls
Meanwhile, the teams who are still undergoing the Passage are as follows...
Orphne | Imperial | Arcane
Percival | Tundra | Nature
Brahm | Tundra | Nature
Reiko | Mirror | Nature
Kitty | Mirror | Nature
Brenna | Tundra | Nature
Nadya | Nocturne | Lightning
Renelle | Nocturne | Fire
Lexine | Nocturne | Lightning
Decilla | Guardian | Plague
Rafadel | Fae | Plague
Cane | Nocturne | Ice
Snowy | Mirror | Fire
Liora | Fae | Light
While there are no special prizes for completing the Passage, survivors are imbued with confidence in the skills, strategies, and abilities they've learned to pull them through whatever comes their way.
Surviving the Passage is only the beginning.
