The Scholar of Qufu

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Belial
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The Scholar of Qufu

Post by Belial »

Rumors had spread across the land of a mysterious stranger. The man was called mad by some while by others he was viewed as a saint. The man had arrived from nowhere, yet, he had brought such great riches with him. The rumors claimed that overnight the great assembly of the Temple of Knowledge had been filled with his riches. Pieces of the finest of gold and silver. Statues of ivory and gems of priceless rubies and sapphires. Of grand tapestries that covered entire walls. Yet, no one was quite sure where those riches had come from. No one was even quite sure where even the man had came from. The rumors said he was a mere traveler while others claimed him to be a descendant of Qin Shi Huang, himself. Some said the riches came from the vaults of the Qin treasury while others claimed it was a blessing from the Heavens. Rumors had claimed the man to be twelve foot tall while others had claimed he had skin of otherworldly hue, claiming him to range from blue to red. Yet, rumors was wild and crazy things.

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!
Starring As:
The Hero of Xianyang, The Incorruptible Lu Chen, and the Glorious Emperor Kang!
Brother Dun
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Re: The Scholar of Qufu

Post by Brother Dun »

Name: Zu Yanghei
Stats: 40-61*-80-81*-57

(First!)

At last! This is truly what his life had been meant for! This single event, the chance at great knowledge! Caring not for the earthly wealth of gold and trinkets, Zu Yanghei was a man on a mission. One who was truly driven to find the answers to this man's puzzles. He would best these riddles, and then soon, he would gain ultimate knowledge. He knew more than well enough, that he would not have any true competition. The scholar had poured over so many tomes, so many books, he would have a far better chance against everyone else. This mystery man, who appeared over night with the vast amounts of treasures, had secluded himself within the library of this temple at Qufu. Perhaps he was finding his answers from the books stored here, and that would bode quite well for Zu Yanghei.
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Zu Yanghei zì 智盜 'Zhì​dào​' (Knowledge Thief)
Shen Feng
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Re: The Scholar of Qufu

Post by Shen Feng »

Perhaps he would prove more adept at riddles than he had been at hunting.

Name: Shen Feng
Stats: 37-57-58-65-90
Shi Tong
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Re: The Scholar of Qufu

Post by Shi Tong »

The ruler of Gaomi enters the quest!

Shi Tong
73-26-56-66-79
VoShay
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Re: The Scholar of Qufu

Post by VoShay »

Name: Guan Yin She
Stats:
Command: 47
Might: 21
Intellect: 85
Judgement: 85
Charm: 35
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Guan Yin She

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antlan87
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Re: The Scholar of Qufu

Post by antlan87 »

Character Name: Zetie Pi
Stats: 46-19-84-89-48

Zetie Pi had heard of a man who gave wealth to those seeking knowledge. Curious as to what kind of man did this as much as he was curious about the wealth, Zetie Pi decided to pay the man at the temple a visit.
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Magistrate of Qufu, Zetie Pi, Com: 46, Mgt: 19, Int: 84, Jud: 97*, Cha: 52, Civil Adimistrator III, Doctor I, Engineer II, Jeer I, Politician I, Public Planner II
Mikal
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Re: The Scholar of Qufu

Post by Mikal »

I will show the brilliance of Qi!
Character Name: Zhefu
Character Stats: 52-39-62-87-64
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The Wiseman Cometh...
Zhefu, 37, Male
52-39-62-91-64
Civil Administrator III, Military Administrator II, Diplomat II, Politician II
Chrs
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Re: The Scholar of Qufu

Post by Chrs »

Biao Fu;49-46-90-63-48/Public Planner II, Doctor, Diplomat II, Poison II, Aid I, Scribe I
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Re: The Scholar of Qufu

Post by Jin Mei »

Character Name: Gao Mei Ling
Character Stats: 38-17-89*-82-42
krowthen
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Re: The Scholar of Qufu

Post by krowthen »

Name: Guan Sho, 23 Male
Stats: 41-24-88-82-40
Guan Sho,23 Male
District Manager of Bayang, Qi Province
Stats: 45-24-108*-82-40
Skills: Civil Administrator II, Engineer II, Public Planner II, Decoy II, Scribe III
Location: Jiaoxi
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