Events & Quests
Events and Quests are active mechanics for roots of the wild. Participating in these functions are one of the main ways to earn character slots. In addition members can gain armor, weapons, tokens, and special items through these.
Did you know members can host their own quests and events? Click here to learn more.
Events
Events are large, inescapable occurrences within Roots of the Wild that affect all characters, whether they like it or not! Events will very often cause changes to mechanics, like the weather, daily rolls, and the abilities of some classes to perform their class skill. Any changes of this magnitude do not go unnoticed, so do not worry, you'll be given warning! While the event is occurring, new temporary mechanics may come in to play, so be ready for some new experiences! Of course, such events are often great fodder for some art or role play scenarios too, so take full advantage while you can! As is the nature of events in life, in roots, these are temporary, so either enjoy the ride, or gather your provisions and camp it out, and either way it will be over before you know it!
How Events Work
Due to the nature of events, each one will have its own custom set of rules and details. As a blanket statement, most quest rules also apply to event rules in some way.
Similar to Quests, there are different types of events that will be held; be it art or interactive.
All rules and information surrounding an event will be clarified at the time of said event.
Quests
In Roots of the Wild, quests are smaller, optional, fun timed tasks anyone can partake in for a nifty reward! Quests take one of three forms: art/ writing, interactive, and role play. Art/ writing quests take the form of a prompt that you will be expected to work with, offering a reward for a submission of suitable effort which would be detailed in the quests description, and yes, collabs are often allowed! Interactive quests are usually additional rolls done in one of our community servers, you will often be given a command to input unique to the quest, and will be able to follow along the commands as they come to you!
Rewards for these tend to take the form of what ever you get from your directed rolls, with additional prizes often tied to someone finding particular hidden things! Finally, role play quests are larger group role plays, often with Mod direction or at least a mod opening prompt. Rewards are given for adequate participation, but those who go above and beyond will also be given their due! While these are the three usual types, on occasion special quests may happen that take entirely new formats, so expect those to be explained in greater detail when they come!
Quests will always have a time limit and will give an explicit date and time for both the start and end of the quest.
How Quests Work
Every other month, when quests occur, they will be posted in the 🔑》quests-board channel, as well as a blog post here on the site!
Sign Ups
Members are REQUIRED to sign up for quests via the Quest Sign Up Form
Types of Quests
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Art
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Requires members to create an illustration based on of the quest specifications
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Writing
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requires members to write a piece based on the quest specifications.
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Interactive
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These are mod run events that require some sort of interaction (be it rolling or some other method)
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RP
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Requires members to rp based on the topic of the quest within the rp channels of the server.
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Quest Rules
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As of 8/1/2023 - Members are only allowed to sign up for ONE of the member capped quests. (If there are 3 quests that have a member cap, the member can only sign up for one of the 3). If the quest does not fill up within a week of being open - those who have already signed up for other quests will then be able to sign up for other member capped quests.
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Art, Writing, and Interactive quests have no deadline for signups as long as they are still running.
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RP Quests have a signup window of one week after the date the quest is posted.
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RP Quests have a 15-20 minimum post amount to qualify for the rewards of said RP Quest. The total will be specified per quest.
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RP quests also have a 2 paragraph maximum. Do not post more than 2 paragraphs in your posts.
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You may join rp quests with multiple oc as long as you have the time to keep up with multiples in posting order unless stated otherwise. However you may only roll for special rewards from the first quest you join to make sure everyone has a fair chance to win.
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Event and Quest RPs which have a preexisting set reward, whether or not it includes tokens, cannot be submitted for additional token rewards.
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RP quests are meant to be mainly member-driven, so mods will typically not be directing, but if you are stuck and need a nudge to move things along, use the @TaleWeaver tag
Quest Vouchers
Sometimes quests get posted and members are unable to sign up for the member capped ones before they fill up. In order to make things a bit more fair for those who miss sign ups, the mod team has come up with a Quest Voucher System.
How it works: If a member was unable to participate in 2 consecutive member capped quests, and have previously signed up for them; they are eligible for a Quest Voucher. To claim this voucher they must DM the Admin Account and mark somewhere in a tracker.
What the voucher does, is guarantees the holder a spot in the next round of member capped quests. The voucher holder has 1 week (or less if the quest calls for it, the mod team will clarify at the time of the quest) to sign up before that spot is open to the rest of the group.
The Archive
Below we have listed all previous events and quests. Included are the rewards, details, and participants!
If you participated in an Event or Quest and do not see your name on the list please let the mod team know!
Quest
Can you give me a hand? 2020
March
2020
Art
Reward
Your oc receives which ever skeleton arm they draw alongside 200
Description
Your OC receives a monster skeleton arm! Draw your oc wielding one of these strange weapons
Quest
Model Citizen 2020
April
2020
Art
Reward
Your oc receives either the Gerudo Top + Gerudo Sirwal pair or the Island Lobster Shirt that they draw, alongside 200 tokens!
Description
With great impatience for non-winter weather, Foras has brought a pile of Gerudo Tops+Sirwal outfits of different sizes and colors to town for the villagers to try on together! Or, if you prefer, there are some cute Island Lobster Shirts to pick from instead. Draw your oc in either one, and you get to keep it. ...And then wait until warmer weather to actually wear around.
Event
Blupee Event 2020
April
2020
Art
Reward
Description
Quest
Laughter of The Forest 2020
May
2020
RP
Reward
300 Tokens
Description
Any residents of Vhintl can participate in this RP. Any residents who enter the woods will find themselves lost! Work together with the ones who entered with you, or run off on your own! Regardless...you better hope you escape the woods! Members have 1 month to RP this event within the 🌱》vhintl roleplay channel. Mods will monitor the RP but it is up to the members to decide when and how they escape.
Quest
A Widdle Riddle 2020
May
2020
Art / Writing
Reward
250 tokens
Description
What is made to be drawn, has a pointy head, and rests in an object that sounds afraid?
Draw or write your character finding, making, or presenting the item in question to the riddle-happy korok who asked it. Or perhaps the wrong item. Not everyone can be good at riddles.
Event
Gonna Rock Your World 2020
May
2020
Interactive
Reward
200 Tokens for each person who participates, and any minerals an individual gathers is added to their inventory. The three individuals who gather the highest mineral rarity get an extra 100 tokens.
Description
While Death Mountain is an inactive volcano that doesn't mean there's no activity. A recent rock slide has left a fresh pile of rocks near the village. Inside there is revealed to be minerals and stones not ever seen outside the mines! This is the perfect opportunity to get your hands on some rare minerals without having to brave the dangerous mines of Death Mountain
On the weekend of May 29nd any Rudania resident can roll once per day for gathering minerals - which will result in gathering different minerals based on the value of the roll. ALL minerals will be available for this quest, including those which haven't been unlocked yet. At the end of the event, the three individuals who gathered the most impressive and rare minerals will get an extra reward.
Quest
Zelda Crossing 2020
March
2020
Art
Reward
Chose between: 10x apple, courser bee honey, hearty durian, palm fruit, hydromelon, or mighty bananas
Token reward of 200!
Description
Your oc is suddenly thrown into the world of animal crossing! Draw your oc in the animal crossing style!
Quest
Fairy where are you going? 2020
April
2020
Art
Reward
Your oc receives 3 fairies as well as 200 tokens
Description
Fairies have been spotted fluttering through the promenade. Draw your oc encountering one of these little sprites!
Quest
From Drop to Ocean 2020
May
2020
Art / Writing
Reward
300 Tokens
Description
From the thick snow, boisterous rainstorms, to Lake Lanaryu, all members of Inariko rely on the waters in and around the village to survive. Create a drawing or write a story describing your character's relation with such a vital part of the village's life!
Quest
Can Never Have Too Many Bugs 2020
May
2020
Interactive
Reward
200 Tokens for each person who participates, and any bugs an individual catches is added to their inventory. The three individuals who catch the highest rarity bug get an extra 100 tokens.
Description
Now that it's well into spring, not only has Vhintl's beautiful flowers bloomed and mushrooms sprouted, but there are plenty of bugs now that the winter season is over. Sometimes the residents even report seeing incredibly rare bugs flying or jumping about due to the sheer number of them that are populating the forest. Which means this is the perfect time to catch some of these rare insects.
On the weekend of May 22nd any Vhintl resident can roll once per day for catching bugs - which will result in catching different bugs based on the value of the roll. ALL bugs will be available for this quest, including those which haven't been unlocked yet. At the end of the event, the three individuals who caught the most impressive and rare bugs will get an extra reward.
Quest
April Showers, Heads of Flowers! 2020
May
2020
RP
Reward
300 Tokens
Description
While we all had to endure lots of snow, and sleet, and storms, its finally almost-kind-of-mostly Spring! And that means sunshine, and warmth, and most of all flowers. Hedera is obviously the absolute best person in the world at making flower crowns, but she's totally shown you how to make them too, if you want – so please RP your characters working together to make flower crowns for themselves, loved ones, or even strangers.
Quest
An Ancient Tradition 2020
May
2020
Art / Writing
Reward
300 Tokens
Description
For as long as the village of Rudania has existed, the tradition of leaving offerings for death mountain has stood. Some believe these offerings keep the mountain calm, protecting their village. Others believe they are offering thanks to the dragon of power. There are many reasons the inhabitants of Rudania observe this tradition. Create a drawing or write a story describing how your character feels about offering contributions to death mountain. Do they believe it's to protect the village? Or keep Darune happy? What do they offer up?