The true of it all was far more impressive. The man had appeared overnight and brought the grandest of riches. Their origin unknown and the man unwilling to explain. The man was a tall and dignified man who was growing old in age. Gray peppered a finely trimmed beard while clean robes of the softest of violets adorned his average frame. The man had come to live within the Hall of Knowledge, taking refuge within the modest quarters of the Confucian temple. Spending his days within the great libraries of the temple while spending his evenings within the assembly, sitting amongst his dwindling treasure and allowing men and women to seek his advice. The man had proved himself willing to give riches to those who sought knowledge, while those who sought nothing but gain quickly found themselves forced away. Once by the point of a sword when a man dared seize a priceless gem. Yet, by the day that grand treasure slowly dwindled away. More and more hauled off by those who sought knowledge. Yet, still he remained within the temple. Giving advice to those who came seeking knowledge. While claiming the greatest treasure of all would come to those who beat his riddles and puzzles. The first riddle was always the same, and it was a rather simple affair. Yet, it had proven enough to chase away those without true knowledge.
"Who was Zhìshèng?" the man questioned with a grin.
Quest Summary:
Accepted Members:
1) Zu Yanghei [Brother Dun]
2) Shen Feng [Shen Feng]
3) Shi Tong [Shi Tong]
4) Guan Yin She [Voshay]
5) Zetie Pi [Antlan87]
6) Zhefu [Mikal]
7) Biao Fu [Chrs]
8) Gao Mei Ling [Jin Lei]
9) Guan Sho [Krowthen]
10) Jin Sui [Big Grizzly]
11) Liao Zun [Jablis]
12) Puyang Shuang [Unchained Phoenix]
Applying for Membership: Anyone whose character has a intelligence of at least 50 may apply for this quest. If your character's intelligence is below 50, you will be rejected. Followers may not be used. Membership will be based upon a first come, first serve basis. A maximum of twelve people will be allowed to enter. Sign ups will end on Monday at 7 PM Eastern Time Zone. Getting membership means you automatically get the first riddle right, on Monday the second riddle will be presented which will be the first real challenge.
Format for Application:
Character Name: Blah Blah Blah
Stats: Blah Blah Blah
Quest Progression: Each day will last 24 OOC hours and each day the members will be presented with a riddle or puzzle. It is up to the player to determine the answer and to Private Message the answer within that 24 hours. Players may work together and are in fact encouraged to work together upon some of these puzzles. However, the quest will continue until one player remains. A player will be allowed to miss a total of three riddles and puzzles. Upon missing three, they are eliminated from play. Roleplay amongst the players is ALLOWED IN THIS THREAD, but, answers must be by PM.
Quest Reward: Revealed at the end of the quest.
Quest Danger: None to High. Danger will only be presented if you try to steal the treasure without winning it. So.. don't steal!