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Post: 28040795_1 created on Sat, 09 Jun 2007 00:35:20 +0000
Posted: Sat, 09 Jun 2007 00:35:20 +0000

Current Events- Myracuulous is HAVING HER BRAINS EATEN by university. She also realizes that she can't run a shop to save her life.

Over the christmas break, Myracuulous will be holding a big contest and finding other people to run her shop for her, so Speed and Scales shall return from its unfortunate hiatus.

On a huge island in the middle of nowhere, intelligent little dragons have evolved to love to race! With help from human coaches and companions, these simple three-stage pets can race one another one-on-one, or compete in tournaments for fame and fortune!

1 -- Introduction
2 -- Events/Availability
3 -- Story
4 -- Racing!
5 -- Roleplaying
6 -- Item Shop
7 -- Growths
8 -- Banners
9 -- Owners List

Rules:
1. Don't be an arse. Don't be mean, or whiney, or break any laws or Gaia rules (including copyright laws- don't steal art or ideas from anyone!) In short, use common sense
2. Please don't PM me about the shop, unless it's a very private question. I will read all questions posted to the board.
3. Have fun smile

FAQ:
-Prices will vary, I'm starting them at 4K
-Pets are available through the usual means, see post 2
-Each stage lasts 1-2 weeks, give or take
-These are not roleplay or battle required, but we have space for both
-You may own as many Nexis dragons as you want

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Post: 28040795_2 created on Sat, 09 Jun 2007 00:36:32 +0000
Posted: Sat, 09 Jun 2007 00:36:32 +0000

Free Raffle!

This is a free raffle, anyone can enter as long as you won't use the dragon prize to insult Canada in any way.

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As some of you know, July 1st is Canada Day, so in celebration I'm offering up this little guy in a free raffle. To claim a ticket, just post "I heart Canada" in red, and I'll add you to the list.

Tickets cannot be claimed after 12:01 AM July 2nd EST time (you can check EST time here). The draw will happen as soon as I get the chance, but I work Canada Day and the Monday after, so it may take a few days to find out who wins razz

Winner: Wolf Tart
Entries:

1 - Wolf Tart
2 - Your Inner Nerd
3 - Torey
4 - Randi0515
5 - [.Silvr-Moon.]
6 - Cloudy Kitsune
7 - Ice_Dragon_Demon
8 - Bouncy_Pineapple
9 - Yuka-Chun
10 - kyo_the_dogdemon
11 - Angel XIII
12 - Countess Kinoko
13 - Makette
14 - Presca
15 -

Flatsales:

Starts: Tuesday July 3rd at 5:00pm EST

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14: Cloudy Kitsune
13: Makette
6: Devil Of Twilight

F/S Procedure:

- Wait for me to say "Go"
- Post saying which egg you want. I have no form for this, but ask for only one egg at a time, and be clear about the egg's number.
- If you are the first to ask for the egg after I've said "Go", then send a trade for 4K, and PM me with your dragon's name, gender and preferred best stat (acceleration, speed or endurance.) Stats will mostly be randomized, but I'll keep your preferred stat in mind.
- Once the trade has gone through, I'll send you your cert. It is hosted on photobucket, and will grow automatically.
- One egg, per day, per customer please. If there are still eggs left after 24 hours, feel free to order a second.

Auctions:

Auctions are for very unusual or cosplay dragons, and none are planned yet. Post if you have any cosplays you'd really like to see.

Customs:

Custom Dragon Slots:
1 - Meimou
2 - Closed

Basic Custom: 30K
- You choose colours (base + 1 or 2 pattern colours) and the pattern (within reason)
- You also control gender and stats, though your stats must all be real dice (d4, d6, d8 or d10) and add up to 18 total (all d6s, d8/d6/d4 or d10/d4/d4, your choice of which dice where.)
- I have the right to turn down a custom order if I suddenly become too busy, or if the custom request is too difficult to carry out. If I cancel, all gold will be refunded, of course.

Advanced Custom: Very big bribes only
- Lineart edits, complicated patterns, extra stats, etc.
- These aren't really open yet, so if you want one you'd best really want one. There aren't many items that can tempt me (with the possible exception of an Angelic Pendant or a few really old letters for my hoard.)

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Post: 28040795_3 created on Sat, 09 Jun 2007 00:38:12 +0000
Posted: Sat, 09 Jun 2007 00:38:12 +0000

Almost 300 years ago, mage explorers stumbled upon this huge island, over 150,000 square kilometers of land surrounded by clear blue sea on an undiscovered planet. They named it Nexis, after discovering that it has several unique properties.
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First, it possessed an unusual magical field, which makes teleportation devices and spells work exceedingly well. Even across dimensions, transportation spells could be worked by the least competent apprentice mages to get to Nexis, or to get back to their homes from the island.

The same magical field negates almost all other forms of magic, especially large dangerous ones. A powerful mage capable of destroying cities in a single burst of flame would have trouble lighting up a small fire in Nexis. Even destructive technology is dampened, as people later discovered when the techno-savvy immigrants had trouble working their plasma rifles.

And finally, the island was home to an unusual species of dragon. About three feet tall, these creatures were highly intelligent and quickly picked up the explorers' language.
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They explained that their species had once been a very violent one, often killing one another over petty disputes. But over the centuries they had evolved to compete through a different kind of contest, tests of speed. These dragons loved to race, and would challenge each-other to one at even the slightest provocation.

These three major qualities made the island perfectly suited to one thing- tourism. The island was easy to get to, safe, and had great potential for a huge racing industry. A capital city, creatively named Nexis City, was set up, and formal racetracks created. The dragons really didn't seem to mind being "owned" by racing coaches, as long as they were well cared for, sheltered, and got to race frequently. Most seemed to consider it a step up from having to hunt for their own food, as it gave them more time to hone their speed for the racetrack.

Now, almost three centuries later, the island is a popular attraction for people across the multiverse. Beings of all sorts come to the island to relax in the peaceful environment, watch some dragon races, and spend money. Some, enthralled by the island's sport, choose to stay and raise dragons of their own, hoping to climb their way up the tournament ladder and become racing celebrities in their own right, with thousands of fans cheering them on from the sidelines.

Though many will fail, some talented and lucky trainers will rise to the top. And in Nexis City, anything is possible.

The Dragons
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Nexis dragons come up to a bit over waist-length on the average human. They have roughly human intelligence, but are very reliant on instinct. Most don't really understand a lot of human concepts, like money and politics and dating, largely due to lack of interest in learning. Though the racing system requires dragons to have human "owners", dragons tend to look at humans as anywhere from good friends to helpful servants that cater to their every whim. Dragons come in every colour imaginable, and minor mutations are not rare.
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Despite their high intelligence, Nexis dragons grow very quickly. Eggs can take up to three months to hatch, but they are usually put on the market when they're going to be ready in 1-2 weeks, so new owners won't have to wait long to see their new dragon.
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Like most reptiles, they are almost completely independent from the time they hatch, and need the care of a parent or human only to learn the nuances of racing and speech. Hatchlings communicate in squawks and gurgles and baby-talk. They sometimes try and race even at this stage, but aren't very good at it yet. In as little as a week, a hatchling will be physically mature and able to speak and run competently.

Mature dragons have fully developed their natural racing skills, and can enter any competition they are eligible for. There are rumors about unusual mature dragons, with regional variations on appearance and special extra abilities. But so far, these are just rumors.

Nexis Island

On this map of Nexis, the major settlements are marked with small stars.

For some reason, the island seems to support all sorts of different ecological systems. In the north, closest to the planet's equator, is a vast, barren desert. Its only city lies within a large oasis that can be found only by expert guides and trackers.
Beyond that is a mountain rage, some tall enough to be peaked in snow despite the warm temperature at their bases. Hidden high in the craggy mountain pass is a small village that seems to be rather oriental in its customs and appearance.

A little further south is a rainforest, teeming with life, which also houses the island's longest river. A city built into the trees exists along the river, but its people are known to be somewhat hostile towards strangers.
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Beyond the rainforest, now in a more temperate climate, are the grasslands. Many small tribes roam them freely, but the city is quite distinct from them. All the more technologically inclined immigrants to Nexis gathered here, and formed a towering futuristic metropolis that, fortunately, exists in harmony with its natural surroundings.

Furthest north is a temperate forest, with the island's second major river. It houses a far more magic-based society, and its largest city has a huge castle at its centre.

If one continues along the coastline, one finds a large bay, surrounded by beautiful sandy beaches and craggy rocks. Those who roam the seas, usually for less-than-legal reasons, have made a sort of makeshift city amongst the caves, and one can find all manner of ill-bred folk around the bay.

And, right in the centre of it all, lies Nexis City, the hub of the island. Everyone is welcome in Nexis, and its architecture ranges from small castles to spaceports to everything in between. There's a racetrack every two blocks, and dragons are nearly as common a sight as humans while walking down the street.

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Post: 28040795_4 created on Sat, 09 Jun 2007 00:42:55 +0000
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Nexis dragons LOVE to race! You can compete with other players by racing your dragons in our guild. Races are decided through rolling dice, and the battle system is designed so that every dragon, no matter how much of an underdog they are, always has a chance to win. Even a hatchling with poor stats could end up beating a well-seasoned champion, if they get lucky. In the Nexis arenas, anything can happen!

You can find out more about dragon racing in our guild, here.

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Post: 28040795_5 created on Sat, 09 Jun 2007 00:44:14 +0000
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Speed and Scales is not a roleplay-required shop, but we're still very RP friendly!

We have an official Speed and Scales guild for roleplaying your Nexis dragons, and the humans who help train them. Anyone is welcome- if you don't have a dragon yet, then come be a fan and enjoy the races! All roleplayers, no matter what level you're at, are welcome to join, so whether you post two lines or twenty in a post, come on in! Just be sure to read our rules, here.

You can also RP casually in this thread, just try and follow the guild's roleplaying rules here too.

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Post: 28040795_6 created on Sat, 09 Jun 2007 00:45:17 +0000
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ITEM SHOP

Potions

These mysterious beverages will help your dragon to grow faster or slower, or maybe even change shape altogether…

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Big Potion
This potion will turn your dragon into a full-grown adult right away (within a day, if I'm avaliable.)
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Scales

Rare magical dragon scales are sometimes found in Nexis. They are some of the most potent magic that still works in the island's strange magical field, and are the only thing that can permanently change a dragon's stats.

A dragon can use three silver scales, one gold scale, and one diamond scale, giving them
a total possible die level boost of +5.

Why are they so expensive? Because most scales are intended to be won in tournaments, not purchased.

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When a dragon is given one of these uncommon silver scales, one of their stats will increase by one die level (from a D4 to a D6, or a D6 to a D8, or a D8 to a D10, or a D10 to a D12)

Each dragon may use up to three silver scales in their lifetime, so choose which stats to boost wisely.

Cost: 5,000 gold (Can also be won for free at local tournaments)

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When a dragon is given one of these rare gold scales, one of their stats will increase by one die level.

Each dragon may use one gold scale in their lifetime. This does not count towards their three silver scales.

Cost: 10,000 gold (Can also be won for free at regional tournaments)

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When a dragon is given one of these ultra rare diamond scales, one of their stats will increase by one die level.

Each dragon may use one diamond scale in their lifetime. This does not count towards their three silver scales or their one gold scale.

Cost: 15,000 gold (Can also be won for free at national tournaments)

Heartstones

These rare artifacts, one of the most powerful forms of magic in Nexis, will unlock the power of your dragon's heart, courage and determination to win, giving them special abilities and powers when they're losing a race.

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Post: 28040795_9 created on Sat, 09 Jun 2007 00:49:35 +0000
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Name / Gender / Date acquired / Owner

Eggs:

Hatchlings:
William Lyon / Male / July 6th 2007 / Wolf Tart
Baku / Male / July 6th 2007 / Cloudy Kitsune
Kiru / Male / July 6th 2007 / Devil Of Twilight
Porphura / Female / July 6th 2007 / Makette
Phoenix / Male / July 6th 2007 / Meimou

Adults:
Toxic / Male / June 8th 2007 / Myracuulous
Tsukime Kenage / Male / June 13th 2007 / Anomy001

Rhinne/ Female / June 14th 2007 / The Kat Aclysm
Sandy / Female / June 14th 2007 / Devil Of Twilight
Xyrin / Male / June 13th 2007 / Randi0515
Sajade / Female / June 13th 2007 / Bouncy_Pineapple
Slash / Female / June 13th 2007 / wolfofdarknes06
Azulee / Male / June 13th 2007 / Your Inner Nerd
Rhea / Female / June 13th 2007 / Cloudy Kitsune
Hisharu / Male / June 13th 2007 / Yuka-Chun
Mr. Smiles / Male / June 13th 2007 / Wolf Tart