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Description --Please check the Exploration Status in the Journal before commenting here--

Check the weather on the front page before you go!
--things are getting a bit slushy right now - it's recommended that you stay off of the ice on the ponds and rivers.

For conservation efforts, we have to limit the amount of people that are in the Springs area at any one given time. If there is a slot below that is empty, you are welcome to begin an exploration. If there is not, you must wait until someone else is finished. There is no waitlist; forms posted when slots are full will be disregarded and hidden.

You may not hold more than one slot at the same time.
You must wait 24 hours after the completion of your previous exploration before starting another one.

(if your name appears on this list, it means your payment has been removed from your inventory)

Slots per Area:
Easy:
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Medium:
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Hard:
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Extreme:
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Symbol explanation: a single '+' means that more than the required fare was paid. A '++' means that more than double the required fare was paid.

Area Information
--------------------Easy Difficulty--------------------
- Wetlands: An area right outside the Shelter's doors, the Wetlands are easily traversed. We recommend that you bring bug spray.
Areas of Interest: Twisted Tree, Dry Island, Sinking Sand

- The Glade: The Glade is a bright copse of aspen and poplar trees only minutes from the shelter. A great place for a picnic.
Areas of Interest: Three Aspens, Meadow, Wildflower Patch

- Deep Pond: The Deep Pond has two small islands. It is quite deep.
Areas of Interest: South Island, North Island, Peninsula

- Near Pond: The Near Pond is the closest of the four to the Shelter. It also has one island that is a bit bigger than Deep's.
Areas of Interest: Island, Shoreline Grasses, Shallows

--------------------Medium Difficulty--------------------
- Cold Pond: The first pond on the stream is the coldest of the four ponds. There is a small raft available should you wish to cross to one of the Cold Pond's island.
Areas of Interest: East Island, West Island, Inlet

- Muddy Pond: The last pond on the stream before it heads out of the Springs is deep, but it does not appear so because of the amount of silt and mud within it. We must ask that you do not try to cross the pond.
Areas of Interest: Mud Flats, Shoreline, Underbridge

- Hot Pool: A warm hot spring rises out of the ground here. If you do not mind sharing the water with a few creatures, it is the perfect place to relax.
Areas of Interest: Spring Source, Scented Grasses, Circling Rocks

- Grasslands: To the east of the Springs, the rolling plains take over. Part of these plains, called the Grasslands, are included within the Spring's jurisdiction.
Areas of Interest: Rock Formations, Hilltop, Burying Grasses



--------------------Hard Difficulty--------------------
- Far Forest: On the northern side of the Springs a dense, jungle-like forest begins. The Far Forest is dark and humid.
Areas of Interest: Mother Tree, Root Cavern, Canopy

- Northern Plains: To the side of the Far Forest is the North Plain. This plain is similar to the Grasslands, but the trek out there is much more tedious and because of its proximity to the mountains, the creatures found there are typically harder to find.
Areas of Interest: Rock Clumps, Streamshore, Blue Grasses

- Forest of Voices: This mainly coniferous forest is a prickly journey and not for the faint of heart.
Areas of Interest: Pillar of Wood, Life Flowers, Old Temple

- The Falls: These waterfalls signify the end of the Springs jurisdiction along the creek. Please do not play in the water above the falls; the Springs is not liable for your actions.
Areas of Interest: Edge Island, Misty Ledge, Tumbled Pool

- Rock Tower: The Rock Tower is a tall mound of rocks in the middle of the Springs. No one knows exactly how they got there. From the top, you can see the entire Springs quite well.
Areas of Interest: Strange Striation, Top of the World, Secret Cavern

--------------------Extreme Difficulty--------------------
- The Mountain: It's a strange world up in the mountains. The creatures up there are tough and feisty; we can only permit those who are willing to use extreme caution to hike into the Mountain. The Mountain Area is outside of the Springs jurisdiction and therefore there are creatures up there that we do not regularly carry in the Springs. When you venture into the Mountains, you are guaranteed to come home with an unlisted species.
Areas of Interest: Tree Line, Crystal Cave, Scraggy Outcrop

- The Juran Desert: Outside of the temperate climate that surrounds the Springs is the vast Juran Desert, also known as the Wandering Dunes. It is quite easy to get lost in the desert and so we only allow those who have experience to enter the Juran Desert. The Juran Desert Area is outside of the Springs jurisdiction and therefore there are creatures up there that we do not regularly carry in the Springs. When you venture into the Juran Desert, you are guaranteed to come home with an unlisted species
Areas of Interest: Ruined Temple, Oasis, Sand Dunes
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Comments: 533

DarkkSkunkk In reply to ??? [2015-12-30 03:26:48 +0000 UTC]

No that's okay

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Shadonut In reply to ??? [2015-10-18 04:36:03 +0000 UTC]

Area To Explore: The Mountain
Location: Crystal Cave
Payment: 3HC, 1MC 
Owner of the Resulting Discovery: shadowthecat971
Trait You Are Looking For: Something with crystals would be cool.

Conditions Being Met:
Five Pets: shadowthecat971.deviantart.com…
Springs Join Date: September 15, 2012
Contest You've Participated In: The Landscape Art Contest!
Fan Art Contribution: *laughs quietly* fav.me/d92ts4f
Item You Wish to Use: (I only have dessert items atm haha)
Time of Day: Dawn
Actions You Wish to Perform: fav.me/d9bcqnw and I rose early in the morning, eager to begin our first day of exploration. Our target, the Mountain. With our newly acquired exploration raffle card we trekked up the mountain face. Paladin's nimble frame easily traversed upwards while I was left to climb vertically, feeling tired in the process. The Sun was just beginning to rise as something caught the earliest gleams of morning light. Eagerly, we ran toward the source of the reflection as soon as level ground was found. Sure enough, we find a cluster of small crystals leading toward the gaping mouth of a dark moist cave. The clusters of crystals grew larger as we walked further and further into the cave. Suddenly something catches the watchful eyes of Paladin, swiftly, he runs over to another crystal cluster, probably assuming that I will follow him throughout the cave.

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SpringsofIyore In reply to Shadonut [2016-01-04 00:37:55 +0000 UTC]

Your exploration is complete. 
shadowthecat971: TBN

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Shadonut In reply to SpringsofIyore [2016-01-04 03:01:15 +0000 UTC]

aww yeaahh an Ingola! ... I wonder.. is its aura cursed or blessed? or does that only matter if it curses/blesses another species?

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SpringsofIyore In reply to Shadonut [2016-01-04 05:13:59 +0000 UTC]

It's momets that get the cursed or blessed auras. C:

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piceouswings In reply to ??? [2015-10-17 11:55:27 +0000 UTC]

Area To Explore: The Glade
Payment: 3LC, 1Sd
Owner of the Resulting Discovery: piceouswings  
Trait You Are Looking For: Sunset color palette. (I said color palette cause I am not looking for another sky. xD)
Item You Wish to Use: Mint
Time of Day: Dusk

Actions: I let Peridot  carry the mint as we head out into the Glade. We walk around for a while, just enjoying the summer day until I see Peridot perk his head sideways in that bird way. He darts a bit forward and looks around a few times before darting around again to turn his head this way and that way. I am about to verbalize my amusement at his antics when I realize he is probably spreading the smell of the mint, and I should be with him before a Mikri fights him for it.

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SpringsofIyore In reply to piceouswings [2016-01-04 00:16:43 +0000 UTC]

Your exploration is complete. 
piceouswings: TBN

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anti-social-DEMON In reply to ??? [2015-10-17 07:31:51 +0000 UTC]

Area To Explore: Deep Pond; North Island
Payment: 2 LC
Owner of the Resulting Discoveryanti-social-DEMON
Trait You Are Looking For: Pastels/ sunrise
Item You Wish to Use: None
Time of Day: Dawn

The actions get a little negative and focus on depression/anxiety, just a warning for anyone who might be affected

Actions: I wake up at 2 feeling disoriented and a little lonely, most of the house is quiet around me and I feel the silence creep toward me. Feeling uneasy I push out of bed and stumble through the darkened house trying not to make too much noise or wake anyone up. I feel panicked. Without even a second thought I push my way outside where a dull orange lantern lights the side of the house and I can finally see my surroundings. It doesn't help. The cold hits me hard, reminding me that the last of summer is slowly dwindling into fall and a shiver runs through me violently. I maneuver around the side of the house so I'm not standing in the door way and double over, crouching to the ground, I try to suppress the next shiver that runs over me. This one has nothing to do with the cold. I feel something clawing at my chest and hear myself breathing forcefully. I fight the urge to scream and instead feel tears start down my cheeks. The next several minutes I spend pacing and stopping trying to control my breathing and the sounds of my sobs. As I do, thoughts swirl through my head, repeating and destructive, about me, about family, about Kyler, it just keeps repeating. I finally stop one last time and squish my face into my hands and try to stop the shaking.
A sound snaps somewhere close out in the wilds and my head jolts up sharply. Fear sets in and I mentally calculate how long it will take me to round the corner back inside. My fear peaks when something pads toward me. They are soft, without tension, approaching at a casual pace. A dark form peeks into the dull light and I recognize Jasper  immediately. Though relieved my body doesn't calm itself down and I tremble as a greeting. Jasper closes the distance and butts his head against me, his calm is a harsh contrast to his usual high energy. I reach a hand down and pet him asking if something is on his mind. He sits down in front of me, looking only at me, ears perked and his tail still. I move to sit again to be next to him and he rests his head on my leg. 
We spend a few moments sitting together until Jaspers ears perk toward an unheard noise. With only that as a warning he trots towards it. Slightly calmed and with my curiosity piqued I stand once again to follow the small pup. I find him circling a flighty Tilani . Tilani sees me and twitches his tail up at me approaching me awkwardly thanks to Jaspers (lackluster) excitement. I offer to pet him and he meets my hand halfway, pushing his feathers against my palm. After greeting me, Tilani turns and skitters forward a bit, turning to look at me after a couple paces. Jasper trots forward to sniff at Tilani's muzzle, wagging his tail very softly. I smile at the both of them and follow Tilani's lead, wondering where he'll take me. 
The sky has lightened since I first made my way outside and it's easier to see where Tilani is going, If I had to make a guess I'd say we are headed toward the Deep Pond, which is confirmed the moment it comes into view. The three of us walk around the edge of the pond. My mind is a little numb and I just watch the water for a few moments before Jasper surprises both Tilani and I by running into the water with renewed vigor. I call after him but he happily paddles his way through the water until he reaches the land of one of the small islands and clambers out. He shakes off and barks at me happily, wagging his tail. I sigh and look at Tilani, telling him to wait for us before I step in to the water myself. I have a bad rep with water but I decide to brave it to swim over to retrieve Jasper. 

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SpringsofIyore In reply to anti-social-DEMON [2016-01-04 00:12:20 +0000 UTC]

Your exploration is complete. 
anti-social-DEMON: TBN

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jaiharock In reply to ??? [2015-10-17 05:18:26 +0000 UTC]


Area To Explore: Cold Pond; West Island
Payment: 2 MC, 1 HC, 2 LC
Owner of the Resulting Discovery: jaiharock
Trait You Are Looking For: Fierce
Item You Wish to Use: None
Time of Day: Dusk

Actions: I set out from the adoption center early in the morning to get a good start. The autumn months are closing in and a chill is in the breeze. My parka is warm, and I have a wetsuit on in case I get wet. My destination is the Cold Pond. As I have only been there a few times, and I have done my research, I do my utmost to stay safe and warm. I have left my son at home with my horde of knops, so there is no danger to him, and my mind is at ease. I take the way between the glade and wetlands, press on to the river that connects the Near and Deep ponds. I find a shallow spot, and some dry stepping stones with which to cross, only getting my toes wet. The sun is soon high above and it gets a little warmer now. I unzip my jacket and out pops a stowaway (I seem to have a difficult time with these and really should check my belongings better), but it seems she is just as surprised to see me as well. Nestled in my mickey pocket a little black, pink and white face pops ups. With a quick yawn and glance at her surroundings, Sugar Plum, my shy little knop soon realizes her cozy little nest is not back in the laundry pile where it used to be. She feels the wind hit her fur and chirps and squeak of protest before ducking back down, and shivering in the pocket. "Oh you poor thing, I would up taking another one along with. You little knops are sure a handful," I say, gently patting the pocket to calm the quaking creature. Her tremors soon subside, and I continue my quest.
The Cold Pond is in sight as the first hours of the evening come up us. After crossing the stream that connects the Cold to the Deep, I come across the raft often used to travel to the islands. After checking for leaks, I climb in, and Sugar Plum, having gained some new found confidence, stands at the helm, catching the cool winds in her nose as she darts her head back forth to watch the scenery change around her. I push the wooden craft from the dock and start paddling my way to the West Island. The Pond sure lives up to its name as few short swells break the side of the raft and splash my feet. It does not take overly long before we reach our final destination. I tie the raft to a sturdy willow and look around. Being the larger of the two islands, I hope to find a more diverse form of creature here.
To pass the time, as the sun begins to fall, I whip out my camera to try and capture some pictures of the sunset while I wait. Sugar Plum perches on my shoulder, standing guard over me while I concentrate on my photography. I feel her tiny claws clench into my parka, as I catch a glimpse of movement out of the corner of my eye, and hear a rustling in some tall grass behind me. I put the camera down to face the creature as it emerges from the foliage.

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SpringsofIyore In reply to jaiharock [2016-01-04 00:04:26 +0000 UTC]

Your exploration is complete. 
jaiharock: TBN

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lizziecat1279 In reply to ??? [2015-10-17 05:13:15 +0000 UTC]

Area To Explore: Forest of Voices: Old Temple
Payment: 1 HC, 1 MC, 1 LC
Owner of the Resulting Discovery: lizziecat1279
Trait You Are Looking For: Lichen/moss like markings ^u^
Item You Wish to Use: N/A
Time of Day: Dusk

Actions: I bring along Kürn , excited to check out the forest right after sunset. Having departed the agency right as the sun starting setting, the sky was absolutely gorgeous on the hike out to the forest. By the time I arrived at the forest it was quickly getting dark, and once I entered the trees it just got darker. Kürn seemed excited to be out and about and I trusted him to have free reign while I explored. In what seemed like over an hour but couldn't have been more than 30 minutes I stumbled upon the ruins of an old temple. I look around some of the pillars and walls, searching for something that might be hiding in here and hoping desperately that Kürn doesn't decide to be a jerk and jump out at me.

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SpringsofIyore In reply to lizziecat1279 [2016-01-03 23:00:57 +0000 UTC]

Your exploration is complete. 
lizziecat1279: TBN

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Ravens-Folklore In reply to ??? [2015-10-17 05:08:28 +0000 UTC]

Area To Explore: Forest of Voices; Life Flowers
Payment: 1 High Coin, 3 Low Coins
Owner of the Resulting Discovery: Ravens-Folklore
Trait You Are Looking For: Something happy? Like, I'm thinking something flowery and friendly looking that's also unique, maybe some sort of cool flowery design or item or just something in general that looks happy and friendly and outgoing and is just overall unique in its ways. C: I'm looking for a pet that is just very, very happy and friendly and I want that to show, like a literal interpretation of wearing your heart on your sleeve. uvu <3
Item You Wish to Use: None
Time of Day: Dawn
Actions You Wish to Perform: After having trouble sleeping recently, I've been quite restless and irritable, and tonight's been no different. However, tonight's a good night to set out, because I heard I'd gotten a chance to go on another exploration to bring home a friend. So, instead of rolling over trying to sleep for the third night in a row again, I just get on up and start packing my trusty backpack with provisions. Food, water, blankets, ponchos, a rope, a flashlight, just all the basic stuff I can think of to take out as I usually do. Oh, and a first aid kit, there's been one too many times I've come back wondering how I didn't end up dead or seriously injured. It becomes increasingly clear to me as I pack that I'm not the only one having trouble sleeping, when Shiver  decides to give me a hand in making sure I have everything set and ready to go. On the way out, he follows, and ends up waking up Kahuna  by stepping on his tail on accident. At first the poor Flera is grumpy and snappy about it, but as he wakes up he realizes we're headed out and he decides to tag along. And then we're out the door, I'm checking my boots to make sure they're not too worn in for the trip, and we're sloshing around in the currently wet grounds surrounding my house. We pass by the Xoals on the way out, though, and we end up with one more traveling companion. Pride  seems eager and curious, and she sniffs at Shiver and Kahuna before whinnying and trotting along beside us. Had I known she was coming originally I might have just put some of the weight on my back on her instead, but it's alright.

So we travel along in the dark for awhile, until it starts getting light out. There's a couple of times Kahuna climbs up on Pride and jumps off her in a vain attempt to fly; the poor guy doesn't want to believe his only feathers are just markings. Shiver walks steadily at my side, and Pride nips curiously at the things we pass by, tiny creatures and bits of grass and other plantlife here and there.

When we finally reach the area that we deem was named Life Flowers in the Forest of Voices, we take a break for a bit to relax, and as we sit together we watch the sun come up, Shiver resting his head in my lap as I give them each loving pets. Sure, we'll explore more now that we're here. We'll just..do it later, after the sun's come up a little more and we've been able to watch dawn break and the beautiful colors that fill the sky....and maybe after a bit of a nap.

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SpringsofIyore In reply to Ravens-Folklore [2016-01-03 23:00:20 +0000 UTC]

Your exploration is complete. 
Ravens-Folklore: TBN

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Ravens-Folklore In reply to SpringsofIyore [2016-01-03 23:07:04 +0000 UTC]

Thank you! Just letting you know I didn't get a mention cause my name doesn't have the hyphen in the description x3

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Shadonut In reply to ??? [2015-09-03 18:18:18 +0000 UTC]

  ta da 

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dratimeg In reply to ??? [2015-08-24 02:30:03 +0000 UTC]

Tis time... :3

The Mountain; Scraggy Outcrop
Payment: exploration pass x1, 2 HC, 1MC, 1LC and 360 Si (spring cleaning in the fall o0)
Conditions Being Met:
Five Pets:

Kalan: springsofiyore.deviantart.com/…


Rifkim: springsofiyore.deviantart.com/…


Liska: springsofiyore.deviantart.com/…


Garden Avis: springsofiyore.deviantart.com/…


Xoal: springsofiyore.deviantart.com/…


Springs Join Date: December 10, 2013


Contest You've Participated In:

Raiden was in the Fire and Shadow Event:

springsofiyore.deviantart.com/…


Fan Art Contribution: springsofiyore.deviantart.com/…


Item You Wish to Use: Blank Mask
Time of Day: Dawn
Actions You Wish to Perform:

I start my journey early, before the sun shrouds the gleaming beauty of the night sky. I packed light, maybe to light for mountain climbing, bringing with me a peculiar Blank Mask.


Reality of the unprepared trek hit when my throat became noticeably dry, no water... Great...


I reach the Scraggy Outcrop just as the Sun begins to reclaim the sky, the outcrop is jagged, and in some places still very dark. The wetness from rains prior to my arrival, cause me to slip a cross the rocks. 


I take another step, trying to maneuver over the tricky terrain, but immediately loose my footing. I try catching myself but the rocks are way to sharp. Landing on what seems grass, it broke some of my fall... 


The Suns presence in the sky is welcoming, since it's lighting my crevice I had fallen into. I could also see the bag a few feet above me, the mask just barely being held inside. My hands are so scratched up, and even though it's early, it's starting to feel really muggy. My body aches to much to try and save the mask from falling, so I scoot over under the bag as a precaution.  Exhausted, throat crying out for water, I compose myself for whatever awaits...

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dratimeg In reply to dratimeg [2015-08-27 04:46:09 +0000 UTC]

Or whatever would make it ++...

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AliceTheHunted In reply to ??? [2015-05-29 23:03:19 +0000 UTC]

I know it is cutting it close but can you describe the Top of the World for me?

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SpringsofIyore In reply to AliceTheHunted [2015-05-30 03:35:15 +0000 UTC]

Top of the World is on the very top of the Rock Tower - it takes a strong person to reach it. It's a flat surface, about two meters across in both directions. From the top you can see quite a ways into Desert and over the Grasslands. It's a great lookout. It's said that if you perform the right ritual there, you can communicate with some mythical beings. 

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lizziecat1279 In reply to ??? [2015-05-06 23:53:21 +0000 UTC]

Question about wild lhedis! Is it possible to bring a dev'navias back from an exploration or is that a custom only clan?

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SpringsofIyore In reply to lizziecat1279 [2015-05-07 01:52:03 +0000 UTC]

Nope, it's possible. C:

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lizziecat1279 In reply to SpringsofIyore [2015-05-07 03:31:30 +0000 UTC]

Fantastic ouo
Also out of curiousity (feel free to not answer or whatev if you want to keep the mystery) but with my request of "fancy tail" in my explo form, if I had gone at the time of day for WL, would I have gotten a Dev'navias or would it be random/based on your whim?

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AliceTheHunted In reply to lizziecat1279 [2015-05-29 19:43:00 +0000 UTC]

That's how I got my girl.

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SpringsofIyore In reply to lizziecat1279 [2015-05-07 03:37:36 +0000 UTC]

Perhaps. C;
yes

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lizziecat1279 In reply to SpringsofIyore [2015-05-07 03:53:54 +0000 UTC]

Sweet I'll keep that in mind

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DemonSkylier In reply to ??? [2015-03-09 03:50:17 +0000 UTC]

Area To Explore: Grasslands Hilltop
Payment: 1MC and 1 LC
Owner of the Resulting Discovery: DemonSkylier
Trait You Are Looking For: Unique
Item You Wish to Use: N/A
Time of Day: Night
Actions: I decide to grab my flashlight and a blanket and decide to take a nice walk through the grasslands by myself, enjoying the short amount of time with no rain and the warm air. While walking around, I decide that I want to do some star gazing and that the hilltop would be a nice spot. When I arrive to my location I put the blanket down, turn my flashlight off, and lay on the blanket, looking up at the clear starry sky.

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SpringsofIyore In reply to DemonSkylier [2015-05-06 06:54:50 +0000 UTC]

Your exploration is complete. 
DemonSkylier: TBN

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AliceTheHunted In reply to ??? [2015-03-08 06:18:36 +0000 UTC]

The Mountain: Crystal Cave
Payment: 1 HC, 1 MC and 1 LC, and 1 Sd. Also invoking Blaze  Unlimited Discount
Conditions Being Met:
Five Pets: alicethehunted.deviantart.com/…
Springs Join Date: January 5, 2011. . . I am now the oldest member here. #490
Contest You've Participated In: THE GAME: rifkims
Fan Art Contribution: Moonlight Sonata
Item You Wish to Use: Necklaces 
Time of Day: Dusk
Actions You Wish to Perform: (Man I stink at these, but here I go.)

It is not every day that I gain enough motivation these days to travel far from the shelter. For a long time I had wanted to visit the Crystal cave and today, well night, I was going to visit. With a small pack of gear I head out. Though I did not ask, Elizabeth  follows me to help light my way and Dante  offers me a lift. 

Once there Dante waits outside while Elizabeth follows me in. Her fox fire creates a wondrous affect on the crystals that surround us. Once I had my fill of the sights I begin to search for one of the biggest reasons why I wanted to come; a white colored opal. I heard there might be some and I wanted to find out if my little necklace really came from there.

I take out a necklace that I had gotten a while back to use as a reference. When I think I found a white opal I would hold up the necklace to see if it matches. I takes a while, but I do find a few. I wonder if I would be allowed to take one, but figure it would be for the best to leave it alone.

Neither Elizabeth or I hear something sneaking up on us while we admire the stones in front of us. I only notice the other presence when something tugs on the necklace in my hand. 

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SpringsofIyore In reply to AliceTheHunted [2015-05-06 06:52:08 +0000 UTC]

Your exploration is complete. 
AlicetheHunted: TBN

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WishmasterAlchemist In reply to ??? [2015-03-07 20:26:22 +0000 UTC]

Area To Explore: Northern Plains, Streamshore
Payment: 1x Exploration Pass
Owner of the Resulting Discovery: WishmasterAlchemist
Trait You Are Looking For: bold and daring
Item You Wish to Use: none
Time of Day: Dusk
Actions You Wish to Perform: the Northern Plains are so far from the shelther that even if I made a point of getting up early, the sun is setting by the time I reach the plains. Dusk is painting the sky and clouds with truly charming colours though, and I head for the streamshore after strolling my way out of the blue grasses, whose peculiar scent had attracted me in the first place. At the streamshore, I sit down on a smooth rock to enjoy the sunset scene, but the initial excitement soon leaves place to fatigue and I'm getting cold, so I start tossing small pebbles into the water in the hope that the plopping sound will attract something interesting.

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SpringsofIyore In reply to WishmasterAlchemist [2015-05-06 06:47:05 +0000 UTC]

Your exploration is complete. 
WishmasterAlchemist: TBN

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Ravens-Folklore In reply to ??? [2015-03-07 17:14:48 +0000 UTC]

Area to Explore: Grasslands; Burying Grasses
Payment: 1LC, 3MC
Owner of the Resulting Discovery: Ravens-Folklore
Trait You Are Looking For: Not really sure to be honest? I guess the first things that came to mind would be some minimal white that stands out against the rest of the pet or maybe an accessory of some sort?
Item You Wish to Use: None
Time of Day: Day
Actions You Wish to Perform: Waking up early was never my strong point, and I'm not quite sure it was smart to sign up for a class that would meet every Saturday at nine in the morning. Thankfully the other days of the week the class was at night, but after waking up at seven to get to a class and stick each other and draw blood all morning, I come home, thankfully having had a good day, covered in band-aids. I throw my small bag to the ground and start to pack immediately, having heard that I was one of the limited few who won the contest to be able to explore again. I have a knack for exploring, I'd like to think, and I really just always have fun doing it, so I start to put belongings in a larger backpack as I multitask and change clothes into something not covered in dabs of blood from needle pricks.

Dhaxan is immediately by my side, packing away to-go food bowls into my bag because it's apparently no question whether he's going with me. He made it clear the moment he stuffed his nose into my bag. I pet him with a small laugh, and after packing flashlights and ropes and food and other traveling things I probably won't actually need because it's the middle of the day, I contemplate for a moment if I should take the small blue mirror I've been saving when it catches my eye on the counter. I leave it for another time though, and I'm pretty sure now I'm ready to go, tying my boots and walking out the door with the Wild Lhedis trailing right behind me.

He's a smart boy and he shuts the door for me, and immediately I'm face to face with another companion of mine. Sinshir flies on over and flaps just far enough away from my face, his melodic chirping making its way to my ears. I smile at him and nod my head to the right towards my shoulder. "Well come on then, let's go." And with that he knows he's welcome, and he lands on my shoulder and settles there happily.

For the rest of the trip he's singing little tunes for Dhaxan and I on and off, and sometimes Dhaxan howls and barks along, sometimes it's me who sings something to match his beautiful chirps. Eventually though, we reach our destination. The Burying Grasses. We stare ahead and I give Dhaxan a loving stroke and let Sinshir nibble affectionately on my finger. This is where Dera went before. She came here and brought Eitur back for Madi, and if I remember correctly he actually saved her life in the process. He's been doing that ever since, taking it upon himself to save others, blaming himself whenever it's too late..

And with a rather deep, but shaky breath, I walk forward into the grasses, stuffing my hands down in my pockets and wondering what might happen here. I wanted to learn about this place, know where Eitur came from, what goes on here, but I have to admit..I'm still rather nervous.

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SpringsofIyore In reply to Ravens-Folklore [2015-05-06 06:43:22 +0000 UTC]

Your exploration is complete. 
Ravens-Folklore: TBN

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jaiharock In reply to ??? [2015-03-07 16:48:28 +0000 UTC]

Area To Explore: Muddy Pond- Underbridge
Payment: 2 MC 1 HC
Owner of the Resulting Discovery: jaiharock
Trait You Are Looking For: Something new
Item You Wish to Use: None
Time of Day: Night

Actions: Seeing as how I can't sleep through the night anyway, I find it only fitting to set out at last light. I head north from the Springs to the Muddy Pond. Having never been here (or maybe I have, pregnancy brain is so confusing sometimes), I take along thick rubber boots, a flashlight and a sack full of goodies (double checked for stow-a-ways). Upon reaching the Muddy Pond I see the shadow of what looks like a bridge and make my way towards it, being careful not to get myself stuck in the mucky spots. Something stirs before me as I slowly lift my light to meet it.

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SpringsofIyore In reply to jaiharock [2015-05-06 06:33:27 +0000 UTC]

Your exploration is complete. 
jaiharock: TBN

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Kieke-boe In reply to ??? [2015-03-07 14:39:31 +0000 UTC]

Area To Explore: Three Aspens in the Glade
Payment: 2LC, 3MC
Owner of the Resulting Discovery: Kieke-boe
Trait You Are Looking For: Uhm.... Something pretty/glowy but with relatively natural colours? (Nothing too rainbowtastic? Does that make sense? Is it too specific? O.o If so, please tell me! This is my first time <.< )
 Item You Wish to Use: Burlap Sack
Time of Day: Night

Actions: I make a little tent-nest with the burlap sack using the roots of one of the trees. I climb up onto the lowest branch and lay down on it like a cat, looking down, but I start getting drowsy...

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SpringsofIyore In reply to Kieke-boe [2015-05-06 00:13:46 +0000 UTC]

Your exploration is complete. 
Kieke-boe: TBN

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Kieke-boe In reply to SpringsofIyore [2015-05-06 19:16:15 +0000 UTC]

 

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SpringsofIyore In reply to Kieke-boe [2015-03-07 23:04:29 +0000 UTC]

nope, that's fine!

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Kieke-boe In reply to SpringsofIyore [2015-03-08 21:50:42 +0000 UTC]

Yaaaay!  I'm so excited!  

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lizziecat1279 In reply to ??? [2015-03-07 06:07:05 +0000 UTC]

Area To Explore: Northern Plains
Payment: 2 MCs and 2 LCs
Owner of the Resulting Discovery: lizziecat1279
Trait You Are Looking For: Fancy tail
Item You Wish to Use: N/A
Time of Day: Dawn

Actions: Walk out before sunrise to the blue grasses, getting there just as the sun rises. The sunrise makes the color of the grass look especially gorgeous, and I run my hand across the top of it.

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SpringsofIyore In reply to lizziecat1279 [2015-05-06 00:10:21 +0000 UTC]

Your exploration is complete. 
lizziecat1279: TBN

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Enchantedprey5280 In reply to ??? [2015-03-07 05:40:30 +0000 UTC]

The Mountain: Crystal Cave
Payment: 2HC, 1MC, 2LC
Conditions Being Met:
Five Pets:Andromeda  Agave  Vindr  Desire   Filverel
Springs Join Date: October 3, 2011
Contest You've Participated In: Halloween - Fire and Shadow
Fan Art Contribution: Sleeping Passion
Item You Wish to Use
Time of Day: Dawn
Actions You Wish to Perform: Rastaban  decided to come with me. Normally I sleep way late but he decided that I needed to wake with the dawn. After dragging me from my sleep I get geared up. We head into the crystal caves armed with a flashlight and a small pack with some basic supplies in it. I look about hoping to find a lovely creature with (hex: 003B6F) on it

hope I did that correct as I cant remember ever doing a exploration and if I had its been too long

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SpringsofIyore In reply to Enchantedprey5280 [2015-05-06 00:07:08 +0000 UTC]

Your exploration is complete. 
Enchantedprey5280: TBN

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piceouswings In reply to ??? [2015-03-07 03:57:32 +0000 UTC]

Area To Explore: Wetlands
Payment: 1 MC
Owner of the Resulting Discovery: piceouswings
Trait You Are Looking For: Something with Sunny Colors.
Item You Wish to Use: None. :3
Time of Day: Day

Actions: I decided to leave later than Madi, wanting to explore Wetlands during the day when I can hopefully fund something with bright sunny colors maybe with white mixed in but I won't be that picky. Eveline and Ethne come with me, flanking me left and right respectively, looking like guard Lhedis with their serious expressions on. 

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SpringsofIyore In reply to piceouswings [2015-05-06 00:03:26 +0000 UTC]

Your exploration is partially finished. c;
piceouswings: TBN

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piceouswings In reply to SpringsofIyore [2015-05-06 02:12:11 +0000 UTC]

Partially?...
*excited*

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piceouswings In reply to piceouswings [2015-03-13 19:26:34 +0000 UTC]

Edit to Trait I am looking for:
Something with a Four Leafed Clover. Either design wise or a small accessory. (It my birthday March 17th. xD )

I also understand that it might be pretty hard to find something four leafed clover based in the Wetlands. So if it doesn't happen I totes understand. <3

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