No edit summary |
No edit summary |
||
| Line 253: | Line 253: | ||
</div></div></div> | </div></div></div> | ||
<hr> | |||
{{StorylineNotice|The story will continue in '''3 rollovers'''. See if you can raise your gardening level to at least '''Level 10'''!}} | |||
</div> | |||
<h2 class="c-header active">Rival Path</h2> | |||
<div class="c-content" style="display: block;"> | |||
== Rival Path == | |||
<div class="storylinel" id="1_10a"> | |||
[[File:springtide_step10a_chapter1.png]] | |||
<div class="text">Abilene strides up to you confidently, chest puffed out and eyes narrowed. | |||
"All right, let's see how you've done. I bet it took you a long time to reach that level of gardening, didn't it? Not everyone has the green paw." | |||
<br><br> | |||
<div style="display: flex; flex-direction:row; flex-wrap:wrap;"> | |||
{{StoryGreenButton|Share Gardening Level}} | |||
</div></div></div> | |||
<hr> | |||
{{StorylineNotice|The following text will result if your Gardening Skill is equal to or higher than Level 5}} | |||
<hr> | |||
<div class="storyliner" id="1_11a"> | |||
[[File:springtide_step11a_chapter1.png]] | |||
<div class="text">With a mildly impressed look, Abilene looks you over. | |||
"You're not even close to my level, but you're good enough for now. But just because you're good at growing them doesn't mean you can grow a lot of them. That takes even more skill. Let's see how you do with a bit more of a challenge this time. Grow 20 crops. Perhaps that will get you stumped, hmm?" | |||
<br><br> | |||
<div style="display: flex; flex-direction:row; flex-wrap:wrap;"> | |||
{{StoryBlueButton|Continue}} | |||
</div></div></div> | |||
<hr> | |||
{{StorylineNotice|The following text will result if your Gardening Skill is lower than Level 5}} | |||
<hr> | |||
<div class="storylinel" id="1_11b"> | |||
[[File:springtide_step11b_chapter1.png]] | |||
<div class="text">The look of disgust on Abilene's face is clear even from several strides away as she looks at your barely-muddied paws. | |||
"Did you even try, [NAME]? You've barely made an attempt to improve yourself. At this rate I'll be the champion again this year. Go try again...and again, and yes even again after that until you're a halfway decent gardener." | |||
Frowning, she seems to consider her next words before continuing: | |||
"How are you with numbers? Not as good as me I'm sure, but you can try. Grow at least 20 crops and I'd better not see your dumb face back here until you do." | |||
<br><br> | |||
<div style="display: flex; flex-direction:row; flex-wrap:wrap;"> | |||
{{StoryBlueButton|Continue}} | |||
</div></div></div> | |||
<hr> | |||
{{StorylineNotice|The story will continue in '''5 rollovers'''. See if you can grow at least '''20 crops'''!}} | |||
<hr> | |||
<div class="storyliner" id="1_12a"> | |||
[[File:springtide_step12a_chapter1.png]] | |||
<div class="text">Ready to show off your bundle of crops, you make your way to Abilene who is tallying her own. | |||
She turns to you expectantly. | |||
"Well, come to brag about how many crops you've grown, hmm? Let's see if it's really worth bragging about." | |||
<br><br> | |||
<div style="display: flex; flex-direction:row; flex-wrap:wrap;"> | |||
{{StoryGreenButton|Share Crops Grown}} | |||
</div></div></div> | |||
<hr> | |||
{{StorylineNotice|The following text will result if you've grown 20 or more crops}} | |||
<hr> | |||
<div class="storylinel" id="1_13a"> | |||
[[File:springtide_step13a_chapter1.png]] | |||
<div class="text">Brow furrowed, Abilene lets out a huff as she looks over your plentiful crops and glances behind her at hers. | |||
"Well, it's a good start, I'll give you that. But you'll have to do better if you want to beat me." | |||
She turns and hovers over her own, seemingly trying to block your view of the number she managed to grow. | |||
<br><br> | |||
<div style="display: flex; flex-direction:row; flex-wrap:wrap;"> | |||
{{StoryBlueButton|Continue}} | |||
</div></div></div> | |||
<hr> | |||
{{StorylineNotice|The following text will result if you've grown less than 20 crops}} | |||
<hr> | |||
<div class="storyliner" id="1_13b"> | |||
[[File:springtide_step13b_chapter1.png]] | |||
<div class="text">With a smirk, Abilene looks over your pitiful number of crops as if she's already won. | |||
"Shame, really, that you only managed to grow this many...not everyone is as talented as I am, of course. Maybe you'll catch up...one day." | |||
She struts back to her crops, taking the time to count each one loudly so that you can hear.<br><br> | |||
<div style="display: flex; flex-direction:row; flex-wrap:wrap;"> | |||
{{StoryBlueButton|Continue}} | |||
</div></div></div> | |||
<hr> | |||
{{StorylineNotice|The story will continue in '''5 rollovers'''. See if you can raise your gardening level to at least '''Level 10'''!}} | |||
<hr> | |||
<div class="storylinel" id="1_14a"> | |||
[[File:springtide_step14a_chapter1.png]] | |||
<div class="text">When you make your way to Abilene this time, she is taking great care to tend to some impressive looking crops that glow with health. They've been tended well, and Abilene seems to know it. | |||
"Oh, hello, [NAME]. I'm just checking on my latest batch of crops. Aren't they lovely? They're winners, for sure." | |||
She sits regally in front of them, eyeing you almost warily. | |||
"Come to check and see if your little crops live up to these? Let's see them, then." | |||
<br><br> | |||
<div style="display: flex; flex-direction:row; flex-wrap:wrap;"> | |||
{{StoryGreenButton|Share Gardening Level}} | |||
</div></div></div> | |||
<hr> | |||
{{StorylineNotice|The following text will result if your Gardening Skill is equal to or higher than Level 10}} | |||
<hr> | |||
<div class="storyliner" id="1_15a"> | |||
[[File:springtide_step15a_chapter1.png]] | |||
<div class="text">As she inspects you in all of your dirty, plant smeared glory, Abilene's face changes from that of a confident champion to something else. Is that intimidation you see on her face? | |||
"Yeah, yeah, so you've been working a lot, haven't you? Your skills are better than last time, You'd probably come in second to me, at least." | |||
That's as good as an admission of excellence coming from her. | |||
"Go away now, I'm busy," she snaps, and stalks back to her crops.<br><br> | |||
<div style="display: flex; flex-direction:row; flex-wrap:wrap;"> | |||
{{StoryBlueButton|Continue}} | |||
</div></div></div> | |||
<hr> | |||
{{StorylineNotice|The following text will result if your Gardening Skill is lower than Level 10}} | |||
<hr> | |||
<div class="storylinel" id="1_15b"> | |||
[[File:springtide_step15b_chapter1.png]] | |||
<div class="text">Fail text - rival path | |||
<br><br> | |||
<div style="display: flex; flex-direction:row; flex-wrap:wrap;"> | |||
{{StoryBlueButton|Continue}} | |||
</div></div></div> | |||
<hr> | |||
{{StorylineNotice|The story will continue in '''5 rollovers'''. See if you can win '''10 contests'''!}} | |||
<hr> | |||
<div class="storyliner" id="1_16a"> | |||
[[File:springtide_step16a_chapter1.png]] | |||
<div class="text">Abilene pads up to you, eyes bright and excited. | |||
"You won't believe how many competitions my crops have won! I've entered as many as I could, and I of course won all of them." | |||
She puffs her chest out proudly and peers down her nose at you. | |||
"Let's have it, newbie. Did you win anything?"<br><br> | |||
<div style="display: flex; flex-direction:row; flex-wrap:wrap;"> | |||
{{StoryGreenButton|Share Contest Wins}} | |||
</div></div></div> | |||
<hr> | |||
{{StorylineNotice|The following text will result if you have won 10 or more contests}} | |||
<hr> | |||
<div class="storylinel" id="1_17a"> | |||
[[File:springtide_step17a_chapter1.png]] | |||
<div class="text">Abilene's eyes widen as you tell her of your success. | |||
"That's...well, good, I guess," she mumbles. "You told them who taught you all you know, right? I'm sure that's why you won so much; the judges know me and did you a favor." | |||
With a shrug she turns away, as if unbothered by your recent success. There was a prickly feeling about her, though. | |||
"Off with you. It's time I went back to my own crops and you tend to yours." | |||
<br><br> | |||
<div style="display: flex; flex-direction:row; flex-wrap:wrap;"> | |||
{{StoryBlueButton|Continue}} | |||
</div></div></div> | |||
<hr> | |||
{{StorylineNotice|The following text will result if you have won less than 10 contests}} | |||
<hr> | |||
<div class="storyliner" id="1_17b"> | |||
[[File:springtide_step17b_chapter1.png]] | |||
<div class="text">Fail text - rival path | |||
<br><br> | |||
<div style="display: flex; flex-direction:row; flex-wrap:wrap;"> | |||
{{StoryBlueButton|Continue}} | |||
</div></div></div> | |||
<hr> | |||
{{StorylineNotice|The story will continue in '''5 rollovers'''.}} | |||
<hr> | |||
</div> | |||
<h2 class="c-header active">Friend Path</h2> | |||
<div class="c-content" style="display: block;"> | |||
== Friend Path == | |||
<div class="storylinel" id="1_10a"> | |||
[[File:springtide_step10a_chapter1.png]] | |||
<div class="text">You're ready to show her how much you've improved! It's time to see Abilene. | |||
Abilene approaches you with curiosity when you arrive, sniffing around and eyeing your dirty paws. | |||
"Let's see how you've done! I hope you've been working hard, [NAME]. I know it may not seem like it, but it will pay off in the end. Now then..." | |||
<br><br> | |||
<div style="display: flex; flex-direction:row; flex-wrap:wrap;"> | |||
{{StoryGreenButton|Share Gardening Level}} | |||
</div></div></div> | |||
<hr> | |||
{{StorylineNotice|The following text will result if your Gardening Skill is equal to or higher than Level 5}} | |||
<hr> | |||
<div class="storyliner" id="1_11c"> | |||
[[File:springtide_step11c_chapter1.png]] | |||
<div class="text">Abilene examines your muddied paws and smells the variety of crop scent clinging to your fur and brightens. | |||
"Yes! Well done. An amazing start. Practice makes perfect, and you've done your share haven't you? You are learning fast, my friend. Let's keep it going. I have another challenge for you--grow as many crops as you can! Make sure you get at least 20. I'm sure you'll find this easy. Come show me when you're done!" | |||
<br><br> | |||
<div style="display: flex; flex-direction:row; flex-wrap:wrap;"> | |||
{{StoryBlueButton|Continue}} | |||
</div></div></div> | |||
<hr> | |||
{{StorylineNotice|The following text will result if your Gardening Skill is lower than Level 5}} | |||
<hr> | |||
<div class="storylinel" id="1_11d"> | |||
[[File:springtide_step11d_chapter1.png]] | |||
<div class="text">Fail text - friend path | |||
<br><br> | |||
<div style="display: flex; flex-direction:row; flex-wrap:wrap;"> | |||
{{StoryBlueButton|Continue}} | |||
</div></div></div> | |||
<hr> | |||
{{StorylineNotice|The story will continue in '''5 rollovers'''. See if you can grow at least '''20 crops'''!}} | |||
<hr> | |||
<div class="storyliner" id="1_12a"> | |||
[[File:springtide_step12a_chapter1.png]] | |||
<div class="text">When you arrive, Abilene greets you with a friendly smile. | |||
"Quality is the most important, but we can't neglect the numbers. Quantity will be judged as well so let me see what you've got there..." | |||
<br><br> | |||
<div style="display: flex; flex-direction:row; flex-wrap:wrap;"> | |||
{{StoryGreenButton|Share Crops Grown}} | |||
</div></div></div> | |||
<hr> | |||
{{StorylineNotice|The following text will result if you've grown 20 or more crops}} | |||
<hr> | |||
<div class="storylinel" id="1_13c"> | |||
[[File:springtide_step13c_chapter1.png]] | |||
<div class="text">Abilene only has to glance over your crops to know that there are more than enough to effortlessly advance to the next stage. | |||
"Oh my, look at this! You have a real talent, you know that? Keep it up and we'll have this thing in the bag!" | |||
<br><br> | |||
<div style="display: flex; flex-direction:row; flex-wrap:wrap;"> | |||
{{StoryBlueButton|Continue}} | |||
</div></div></div> | |||
<hr> | |||
{{StorylineNotice|The following text will result if you've grown less than 20 crops}} | |||
<hr> | |||
<div class="storyliner" id="1_13d"> | |||
[[File:springtide_step13d_chapter1.png]] | |||
<div class="text">Fail text - friend path<br><br> | |||
<div style="display: flex; flex-direction:row; flex-wrap:wrap;"> | |||
{{StoryBlueButton|Continue}} | |||
</div></div></div> | |||
<hr> | |||
{{StorylineNotice|The story will continue in '''5 rollovers'''. See if you can raise your gardening level to at least '''Level 10'''!}} | |||
<hr> | |||
<div class="storylinel" id="1_14b"> | |||
[[File:springtide_step14b_chapter1.png]] | |||
<div class="text">Abilene greets you with a wagging tail. When she notices your crops, her expression shifts from happy and relaxed to business mode. She's ready to judge your work. | |||
"Let me take a closer look... Sometimes things appear fine from a distance, but there might be issues that aren't immediately obvious. Trust me, I've been through this many times before." | |||
<br><br> | |||
<div style="display: flex; flex-direction:row; flex-wrap:wrap;"> | |||
{{StoryGreenButton|Share Gardening Level}} | |||
</div></div></div> | |||
<hr> | |||
{{StorylineNotice|The following text will result if your Gardening Skill is equal to or higher than Level 10}} | |||
<hr> | |||
<div class="storyliner" id="1_15c"> | |||
[[File:springtide_step15c_chapter1.png]] | |||
<div class="text">Abilene sniffs your crop carefully and touches it gently a few times, looking for any hidden flaw. | |||
"Not a single mistake here. Let me tell you, if this wasn't our work, I'd be really jealous right now. No one can stop us with beautiful crops like these!"<br><br> | |||
<div style="display: flex; flex-direction:row; flex-wrap:wrap;"> | |||
{{StoryBlueButton|Continue}} | |||
</div></div></div> | |||
<hr> | |||
{{StorylineNotice|The following text will result if your Gardening Skill is lower than Level 10}} | |||
<hr> | |||
<div class="storylinel" id="1_15d"> | |||
[[File:springtide_step15d_chapter1.png]] | |||
<div class="text">Fail text - friend path | |||
<br><br> | |||
<div style="display: flex; flex-direction:row; flex-wrap:wrap;"> | |||
{{StoryBlueButton|Continue}} | |||
</div></div></div> | |||
<hr> | |||
{{StorylineNotice|The story will continue in '''5 rollovers'''. See if you can win '''10 contests'''!}} | |||
<hr> | |||
<div class="storyliner" id="1_16b"> | |||
[[File:springtide_step16b_chapter1.png]] | |||
<div class="text">You sense that Abilene is more serious now, perhaps because the contest is coming to an end soon and the nervous air around you both is palpable. | |||
"I know a lot about plants, but in the end, it's not just my opinion that counts. Did you show your crops in any competitions? Did you win?"<br><br> | |||
<div style="display: flex; flex-direction:row; flex-wrap:wrap;"> | |||
{{StoryGreenButton|Share Contest Wins}} | |||
</div></div></div> | |||
<hr> | |||
{{StorylineNotice|The following text will result if you have won 10 or more contests}} | |||
<hr> | |||
<div class="storylinel" id="1_17c"> | |||
[[File:springtide_step17c_chapter1.png]] | |||
<div class="text">Upon hearing your report, Abilene brightens immediately and puffs her chest out a bit. | |||
"I didn't expect anything less than that, you know. I shared my knowledge, but it's your hard work that led to every single victory. You can be proud, just as I am now." | |||
<br><br> | |||
<div style="display: flex; flex-direction:row; flex-wrap:wrap;"> | |||
{{StoryBlueButton|Continue}} | |||
</div></div></div> | |||
<hr> | |||
{{StorylineNotice|The following text will result if you have won less than 10 contests}} | |||
<hr> | |||
<div class="storyliner" id="1_17d"> | |||
[[File:springtide_step17d_chapter1.png]] | |||
<div class="text">Fail text - friend path | |||
<br><br> | |||
<div style="display: flex; flex-direction:row; flex-wrap:wrap;"> | |||
{{StoryBlueButton|Continue}} | |||
</div></div></div> | |||
<hr> | |||
{{StorylineNotice|The story will continue in '''5 rollovers'''.}} | |||
<hr> | |||
</div> | </div> | ||
The Springtide Howl Fayre event features a brief storyline following alongside your progression through the event. This month's storyline is driven by its mechanics, and you will be unable to progress in the story until you have completed specific event-related tasks. The story will automatically begin when you visit the Gardening page for the first time.
This storyline will present you with the option to become either a rival or a friend to the main character. So far, this choice seems to only change the text associated with each stage of the story and does not grant any unique rewards.
| Abilene | ||
 |
The reigning champion of the Springtide Howl Fayre gardening contest, Abilene is passionate about her craft. She could be a helpful mentor and teammate if you choose, or a friendly competitor in your gardening adventure. |
|
Wolf |
She/Her |
|
|
| ||
"Hey! Hey! Watch where you're stepping!"
A mottled green female shoves you so hard that you stumble, struggling to keep your paws. She scowls at you and leans down to gingerly sniff the ground and pat the mound of dirt gently.
"Don't you know there's things growing here?"
"Look! Don't you see all these mounds in neat little orderly rows as if someone did it on purpose?"
You look around you curiously. She's right-the dirt has been churned up evenly and in an organized way. You look at her again, noticing that her white patches are covered with dirt and her claws are thick with soil.
You look around you curiously. She's right-the dirt has been churned up evenly and in an organized way. You look at her again, noticing that her white patches are covered with dirt and her claws are thick with soil.
"Yes, I did. I'm preparing for the Springtide Howl Fayre-aren't you?"
She's more earnest now, looking you up and down as if assessing you for a friend...or a rival.
"You...don't know what the Springtide Howl Fayre is?" she questions incredulously. "You're joking, right?"
When your dumbfounded expression doesn't change, she stares at you for a moment as if gathering her thoughts.
Then, quite abruptly, her entire demeanor changes-with an excited gasp she's pushing you over to a row of dirt mounds, tail wagging so hard that it's a blue.
"The Springtide Howl Fayre happens every year. Wolves from all over work hard to grow a variety of crops to enter and be judged by their fellow wolves. The better the quality of the crop, the higher you score. Which is why it's important to not step on your crops," she adds pointedly.
"Luckily you didn't do any damage. Anyway...are you going to enter this year? You still can! It's only just started. It's so much fun...and I can teach you what you need to do."
She flops down on her haunches and fixes you with a curious look.
"My name's Abilene, and just so you know, I'm the reigning champion. It would be fun to team up though...unless you mean to try and beat me."
* This option begins the rival path
** This option begins the friend path
"Fat chance, but you're welcome to try. I'm not intimidated by your amateur skills."
She rises to her paws and nods at the growing plants.
"Although, I guess I have to tell you how this works if you're going to be any sort of competition. Not that you will be, but just in case, you know."
She stares you down pointedly.
"I'm thrilled to hear that! I'm just as excited and can't wait to see what you can do when we put our heads together. It's a lot more fun than when you're alone. With our combined knowledge and experience, I'm sure we'll achieve amazing results."
She pauses, as if uncertain.
"Come to think of it, do you actually have any experience? If not, that's fine-I'll be here every step of the way!"
She scratches her ear with a paw before continuing.
"You can buy more seeds from that weird groundhog. The better you get, the more plots you'll have access to choose from. As you garden you'll notice that you may get more seeds from better plants, and sometimes even mutations, too. But I'll let you figure that out on your own."
She taps a paw as if thinking to herself, and brightens as if a light bulb has come on in her brain.
"You can buy more seeds from that nice groundhog. The better you get, the more plots you'll have access to choose from. As you garden you'll notice that you may get more seeds from better plants, and sometimes even mutations, too. But...well, I'll let you figure that out yourself. I can't reveal all of my secrets!"
"I expect a decent attempt to live up to your threat, [NAME]. Come find me when you think you've improved your skills enough to be worth my while. I'll be waiting."
She saunters off without another word, leaving you to test out your new green paws.
"I think you're ready, [NAME]! The first steps are always that hardest, but you'll find it gets easier with time. I have faith in your natural talent. You seem to grasp the idea, and I'm sure you'll develop your own strategy for the best results."
She looks at you, wagging her tail gentle.
"When you grow something, come and show it to me! That way, we can work together to improve things or buckle down on our successful techniques and jump ahead!"
She turns back to her plants with a murmur of farewell.
"All right, let's see how you've done. I bet it took you a long time to reach that level of gardening, didn't it? Not everyone has the green paw."
"You're not even close to my level, but you're good enough for now. But just because you're good at growing them doesn't mean you can grow a lot of them. That takes even more skill. Let's see how you do with a bit more of a challenge this time. Grow 20 crops. Perhaps that will get you stumped, hmm?"
"Did you even try, [NAME]? You've barely made an attempt to improve yourself. At this rate I'll be the champion again this year. Go try again...and again, and yes even again after that until you're a halfway decent gardener."
Frowning, she seems to consider her next words before continuing:
"How are you with numbers? Not as good as me I'm sure, but you can try. Grow at least 20 crops and I'd better not see your dumb face back here until you do."
She turns to you expectantly.
"Well, come to brag about how many crops you've grown, hmm? Let's see if it's really worth bragging about."
"Well, it's a good start, I'll give you that. But you'll have to do better if you want to beat me."
She turns and hovers over her own, seemingly trying to block your view of the number she managed to grow.
"Shame, really, that you only managed to grow this many...not everyone is as talented as I am, of course. Maybe you'll catch up...one day."
She struts back to her crops, taking the time to count each one loudly so that you can hear.
"Oh, hello, [NAME]. I'm just checking on my latest batch of crops. Aren't they lovely? They're winners, for sure."
She sits regally in front of them, eyeing you almost warily.
"Come to check and see if your little crops live up to these? Let's see them, then."
"Yeah, yeah, so you've been working a lot, haven't you? Your skills are better than last time, You'd probably come in second to me, at least."
That's as good as an admission of excellence coming from her.
"Go away now, I'm busy," she snaps, and stalks back to her crops.
"You won't believe how many competitions my crops have won! I've entered as many as I could, and I of course won all of them."
She puffs her chest out proudly and peers down her nose at you.
"Let's have it, newbie. Did you win anything?"
"That's...well, good, I guess," she mumbles. "You told them who taught you all you know, right? I'm sure that's why you won so much; the judges know me and did you a favor."
With a shrug she turns away, as if unbothered by your recent success. There was a prickly feeling about her, though.
"Off with you. It's time I went back to my own crops and you tend to yours."
Abilene approaches you with curiosity when you arrive, sniffing around and eyeing your dirty paws.
"Let's see how you've done! I hope you've been working hard, [NAME]. I know it may not seem like it, but it will pay off in the end. Now then..."
"Yes! Well done. An amazing start. Practice makes perfect, and you've done your share haven't you? You are learning fast, my friend. Let's keep it going. I have another challenge for you--grow as many crops as you can! Make sure you get at least 20. I'm sure you'll find this easy. Come show me when you're done!"
"Quality is the most important, but we can't neglect the numbers. Quantity will be judged as well so let me see what you've got there..."
"Oh my, look at this! You have a real talent, you know that? Keep it up and we'll have this thing in the bag!"
"Let me take a closer look... Sometimes things appear fine from a distance, but there might be issues that aren't immediately obvious. Trust me, I've been through this many times before."
"Not a single mistake here. Let me tell you, if this wasn't our work, I'd be really jealous right now. No one can stop us with beautiful crops like these!"
"I know a lot about plants, but in the end, it's not just my opinion that counts. Did you show your crops in any competitions? Did you win?"
"I didn't expect anything less than that, you know. I shared my knowledge, but it's your hard work that led to every single victory. You can be proud, just as I am now."
