For the companion challenge, you may send in whatever companions you have. You must visit each of the four open areas within the maze. You may enter from any outside path, but you will not be able to reach the center wheel unless you have correctly completed all of the other areas first. You may start wherever you wish and your companions may split up or go together. We are looking for creativity here. Many solutions are possible, but you must meet these critera:

1. You must attribute the correct "Voice" to each area, and list which area you entered by letter.
2. You cannot assign the same "Voice" to more than one area.

The areas and their designations are: A: Upper Left B: Lower left C: Upper right D: Lower right E: The Center Medallion

For area A, only gentle companions may enter. Area B: Only very clever companions should enter. A clue wrapped around another deck of Singari cards is hidden here, provided you select the correct shrubbery to search. You may search only one. Pick an elegant companion who fortune smiles upon and choose wisely. Area C: Is occupied by a grouchy gnome who loves riddles. You must devise one that would draw him out of his house on the far end. You must not make him mad. Area D: Only strong and agile companions may enter, as the room is full of raised traps disguised as planters. AreaE: Will open to all if the four challenges are completed.

RP all these areas for your companions, and combine into one entry posted by your captain or co-captain.

(These requirements may also serve as hints. :) )

For the HA challenge, vanish yourself. Create HAs without you. Any animals can be used, not just ones that match your companions, and you may use all items on Subeta.

all due July 22nd.. come to SL please.

: Are we to post a diagram of the actual solution to the maze, you know, with red lines tracing the path and such? Or are we to merely Role-play about our companions running the maze, no diagram included?

I look forward to seeing all the HAs.

and i changed my ha yesterday to show on my animal lol, must of known something was coming up

The paths are pretty easy, so just the role-play is fine.

Looks great!

: Thanks! :)

what about those of us who can shapeshift into animals?

I saw the puzzle at the start of the chapter and went 'Woh boy!'. This is gonna be fun. ;)

Now if only I could remember what companion I had last year... O.o" I feel like it was similar to the dust balls from Totoro. ...maybe?..

Nice try, but no. You are not a companion. You're a principal player.

I will say, I do enjoy this person-less HA challenge. xD It's a lot of fun thinking outside the box

I feel like I'm missing something for area A. Only gentle companions can enter, but...what do they need to do? Just be there? Is there some sort of challenge only delicacy and kindness can overcome? The rest seem to have at least some indication of what should be done, enough to work with, but this one has nothing.

It was more fun before we had full-area bgs. Had to be really creative to get rid of the human outline! amused I'm just frustrated that there is not an item that looks like my little Sihr. ...I guess she'll just be hiding. By teh way, your HA is hysterical. <3

Since some of you may need this, here's an optional task for area A.: "There is a broken-hearted pixie inside, crying her little heart out. Surely you can help her."

This task is entirely up to you. You do not have to do it!! Since I've had a number of smails from you asking for more opportunities to "just do creative RPs where we can make our own story," I tried to build this opportunity in. However, that seems to have caused concern for others, so a task for that area is included. It is only an option!

Also, you do not have to have a companion that looks like yours for the HA.

we have some decisions to make in SL, thanks! ,

I am so looking forward to these!

I am loving your HA. Made me smile. :)

Thank you, dear. HEY LOOK! So we can help the pixie, or we can make something up. <3

Thanks! xD Yeah I remember when there were no full BGs as well, had a much harder time then but it was still doable. c:

Haha thanks! Made it while toying around for this chapter. Going to go with something a bit better fitting to the story than a shark having a tea party for the challenge. xD

blimey sorry about the ping was an accident

It reminded how excited I am for the next cheesy Sharknado film due next month. :)

- no problem, we've all done that. Your HA looks great, by the way.

- waves hello - how are your shoulders doing - hope they have been improving.