Welcome to the Guild!
Hello heroes and welcome to the quest board. I'm the Clerk. I keep the board tidy, stamp the paperwork and write down every hit you land.
The quest above is our very first one, and it won't be the last. From today a new call for help will go up on this board every weekend at the same time. This weekend's quest runs:
Starts: 2026-10-10 10:00 (Athens time)
Ends: 2026-10-12 10:00 (Athens time)
Every quest after this one follows the same Saturday-to-Monday schedule. The only weekends we skip are the ones when a seasonal event is running in the Hive. Even guild heroes need a break for Halloween.
The Guild
The Hive is a guild and you are its heroes. Calls for help come in from every corner of the realm: places in trouble, problems nobody else can solve, the occasional creature with far too many teeth. Each one goes up on the quest board and we take it on together.
There are no teams and no sides. Everyone faces the same foe and every rep you put in counts toward one shared total. Each quest has a hit point total to beat before the weekend is over. If we reach it the realm is saved. If we don't, we lose (and yes, I file that too). Win or lose, every quest goes into the guild records.
Each quest is complete on its own, so you can join any weekend you like. No catching up needed.
Your Class
The Class on your forum profile is yours to pick and you can change it any time. It's pure flavour. You may spot it in a story or next to your name in the log, but it never changes how you take part. A Bard hits just as hard as a Barbarian here.
Guild Ranks
Every quest you take part in moves you up the guild ranks. Your rank emblem appears on your profile automatically and changes as you climb:
Joining In
Everything you need is in the quest post above. New faces are very welcome and this first quest is the perfect place to start. We would love to see this hall full again.
Good luck out there, heroes. The realm is counting on us!
~ The Clerk, Keeper of the Quest Board
Hello heroes and welcome to the quest board. I'm the Clerk. I keep the board tidy, stamp the paperwork and write down every hit you land.
The quest above is our very first one, and it won't be the last. From today a new call for help will go up on this board every weekend at the same time. This weekend's quest runs:
Starts: 2026-10-10 10:00 (Athens time)
Ends: 2026-10-12 10:00 (Athens time)
Every quest after this one follows the same Saturday-to-Monday schedule. The only weekends we skip are the ones when a seasonal event is running in the Hive. Even guild heroes need a break for Halloween.
The Guild
The Hive is a guild and you are its heroes. Calls for help come in from every corner of the realm: places in trouble, problems nobody else can solve, the occasional creature with far too many teeth. Each one goes up on the quest board and we take it on together.
There are no teams and no sides. Everyone faces the same foe and every rep you put in counts toward one shared total. Each quest has a hit point total to beat before the weekend is over. If we reach it the realm is saved. If we don't, we lose (and yes, I file that too). Win or lose, every quest goes into the guild records.
Each quest is complete on its own, so you can join any weekend you like. No catching up needed.
Your Class
The Class on your forum profile is yours to pick and you can change it any time. It's pure flavour. You may spot it in a story or next to your name in the log, but it never changes how you take part. A Bard hits just as hard as a Barbarian here.
Guild Ranks
Every quest you take part in moves you up the guild ranks. Your rank emblem appears on your profile automatically and changes as you climb:
- Copper
- Iron
- Bronze
- Silver
- Gold
- Mythril
Joining In
Everything you need is in the quest post above. New faces are very welcome and this first quest is the perfect place to start. We would love to see this hall full again.
Good luck out there, heroes. The realm is counting on us!
~ The Clerk, Keeper of the Quest Board
Laura Rainbow Dragon
Nous sommes maîtres chez nous. Et nous le serons toujours. Elbows up, Canada!
I cannot strike a fellow serpent. Most draconic beings are creatures of noble intent who are simply misunderstood. However, I do recognize the need to restore the lighthouse. I approach my watery kin for a parley.
As I draw near, I discover the poor creature's scales are lousy with barnacles. No wonder the serpent is out of sorts! I happily strike some blows to knock off those pesky hitchhikers.
As I draw near, I discover the poor creature's scales are lousy with barnacles. No wonder the serpent is out of sorts! I happily strike some blows to knock off those pesky hitchhikers.
Sólveig
ᚨ Ars longa, vita brevis
Oh damn, this is what I get from neglecting the Hive!
I've befriended and fought lizards before; I wouldn't mind getting more bruises from those Nat 1s.
I've befriended and fought lizards before; I wouldn't mind getting more bruises from those Nat 1s.
Princess Sarena Rose
Some things are worth rebuilding, like love sometimes. Some things are best left broken, like hearts sometimes. Growing up is knowing when to hold on, and knowing when its time to let go.
I was lying in bed practically immobilized but I got those ten damn punches in!!! 
Anek
If the time should come when you have to make a choice between what is right and what is easy, remember Cedric Diggory.
Awwww look at all those barnacles! Poor serpent! Thank you @Laura Rainbow Dragon for identifying the problem, I'll help get rid of them so the serpent can slither back into the sea!
Maybe a bit of a silly question, but I want to be sure.. do I understand the instructions above well that a jab + cross counts as 1 punch? 
Or is it 2?
Or is it 2?
Laura Rainbow Dragon
Nous sommes maîtres chez nous. Et nous le serons toujours. Elbows up, Canada!
Did some sitting punches and sit-up punches to knock off barnacles lower down on my new friend's beautiful scales. Then some lunge punches to get at the mid-height ones--and to get my Ranger Challenge back on track. Of course I got ambushed again after my Ranger patrol. So 40 more punches! 
Oh, thanks for the reminder, I forgot to add those!Did some sitting punches and sit-up punches to knock off barnacles lower down on my new friend's beautiful scales. Then some lunge punches to get at the mid-height ones--and to get my Ranger Challenge back on track. Of course I got ambushed again after my Ranger patrol. So 40 more punches!
Now that I'm looking at the graphics and rereading the wording, I am wondering this too. At first glance it sounded like every punch = 1, but now it might be jab + cross = 1, unless doing seated punches, where every punch + 1.Maybe a bit of a silly question, but I want to be sure.. do I understand the instructions above well that a jab + cross counts as 1 punch?
If that's the case, my submission which is still being verified should be halved.
Jab + cross = 2 reps
Then my entries should be doubled
I'll log them again. Thanks for the clarification!Victory!
The serpent unwinds one coil at a time and slides back into the sea with a huff. The lamp flares to life. By midnight every boat is back in the harbour and the keeper sends the guild a barrel of smoked fish. Nobody is sure what to do with it.
20,000 punches in 22 hours by 75 adventurers.
Encore: The Mother of All Serpents
The serpent is gone and the lamp is lit. The guild is halfway through the keeper's smoked fish when the harbour bell starts ringing.
The serpent did not go back to sea. It went home to its mother and told on us. Its mother is bigger. Much bigger. She is coming up the bay right now with her baby peeking out from behind her and she would like a word with whoever poked it.
Nobody wants a fight. She just needs to be persuaded that Saltreach is a terrible place to live. The guild lines up on the harbour wall and gets punching. Firm and polite. Every punch is a nudge back toward the open sea.
The guild needs 18,500 more punches before 2026-10-12 10:00 (Athens time). Same punches and same box at the top of the thread. Saltreach is already saved so the Encore can only add to the win.
The serpent unwinds one coil at a time and slides back into the sea with a huff. The lamp flares to life. By midnight every boat is back in the harbour and the keeper sends the guild a barrel of smoked fish. Nobody is sure what to do with it.
20,000 punches in 22 hours by 75 adventurers.
Encore: The Mother of All Serpents
The serpent is gone and the lamp is lit. The guild is halfway through the keeper's smoked fish when the harbour bell starts ringing.
The serpent did not go back to sea. It went home to its mother and told on us. Its mother is bigger. Much bigger. She is coming up the bay right now with her baby peeking out from behind her and she would like a word with whoever poked it.
Nobody wants a fight. She just needs to be persuaded that Saltreach is a terrible place to live. The guild lines up on the harbour wall and gets punching. Firm and polite. Every punch is a nudge back toward the open sea.
The guild needs 18,500 more punches before 2026-10-12 10:00 (Athens time). Same punches and same box at the top of the thread. Saltreach is already saved so the Encore can only add to the win.
Anpuankhses
’’A person’s reason for doing someone a good turn matters as much as the good turn itself.’’ - The Neverending Story
Let's all knock the barnacles off the mother serpent! Awoohoo!
No little sea serpent will ever need to return to the lighthouse in the dark night, for the mother's lustrous scales will be the brightest light under the sea!
No little sea serpent will ever need to return to the lighthouse in the dark night, for the mother's lustrous scales will be the brightest light under the sea!
looks up from a piece of smoked tuna at the sound of the harbor bell ringing
You know what they say, one big sea snake comes seldom alone. And the mother looks even worse off with all these barnacles encrusting her scales. Luckily we're all free today to help.
You know what they say, one big sea snake comes seldom alone. And the mother looks even worse off with all these barnacles encrusting her scales. Luckily we're all free today to help.
wave!
Laura Rainbow Dragon
Nous sommes maîtres chez nous. Et nous le serons toujours. Elbows up, Canada!
"Mama, this here harbour is lousy with barnacles. And there are boats. Big boats! Sure, a magnificent serpent such as yourself could make short work of them with one puff of your fiery breath. (But please don't! There are people on those boats who value their lives as much as you do your own.) But those boats could be dangerous to your wee one.
"No harm intended. We respect you and your kin! But boats are big and slow to turn. Traffic needs to be regulated within tight spaces like Saltreach in order to keep everyone safe.
"You are a wise serpent. I'm sure you understand. Let us help you with your hitchhiker problem. Then please, please take junior back out to sea where they will be safe."
"No harm intended. We respect you and your kin! But boats are big and slow to turn. Traffic needs to be regulated within tight spaces like Saltreach in order to keep everyone safe.
"You are a wise serpent. I'm sure you understand. Let us help you with your hitchhiker problem. Then please, please take junior back out to sea where they will be safe."
Helps nudge that sea serpent out of our harbor.
Awww! No wonder the sea serpent was so adorable! It's just a baby! And yes, this harbor has way too many barnacles. Look at how they encrust the shoreline of the lighthouse. Mama will be so much more comfortable without those giant barnacles. My hands are useful for solving the problem.
(Also, Mama is probably the one keeping the krakens at bay. Calamari for giant sea serpents.)
(Also, Mama is probably the one keeping the krakens at bay. Calamari for giant sea serpents.)
Nice that today's workout added up to 700. But that's all I had time for this morning.
Spartan926
22 posts
Jumping in to help keep the Mother of All Serpents at bay. Trying to gently point her back to the comfort of the cozy sea she came out of. (Punches already added from this morning's workout)
BrianD
Not all who wander are lost....except the Lieutenant, he is definitely lost. Send an NCO to find him before he gets hurt or breaks something.
Alright, back to the alehouse!
but of COURSEHmm, a suspicious number of alchemists showed up. Might they have a use for all the knocked-down barnacles?
Hreshdagtsi
Միշտ Հաւատարիմ
All these punches are making my arms sore lol
Encore Cleared!
The mother serpent huffs, collects her baby and swims off into the sunset in a very dignified way. The baby waves its tail on the way out. Saltreach decides that counts as goodbye.
Everyone in the quest earns an extra Guild Point for the Encore. Every punch from now until 2026-10-12 10:00 (Athens time) is a bonus hit.
The mother serpent huffs, collects her baby and swims off into the sunset in a very dignified way. The baby waves its tail on the way out. Saltreach decides that counts as goodbye.
Everyone in the quest earns an extra Guild Point for the Encore. Every punch from now until 2026-10-12 10:00 (Athens time) is a bonus hit.
Laura Rainbow Dragon
Nous sommes maîtres chez nous. Et nous le serons toujours. Elbows up, Canada!
Great work, everyone!
I wave farewell to my watery kin, then head back to the guild hall for a well deserved supper of kippers and hot sauce.
I wave farewell to my watery kin, then head back to the guild hall for a well deserved supper of kippers and hot sauce.
Almost missed this one! …How do we add/change a class? I went into my profile but couldn’t find it.
Laura Rainbow Dragon
Nous sommes maîtres chez nous. Et nous le serons toujours. Elbows up, Canada!
It's in the "About You" section.
How 'bout a nice Hawaiian Punch
joyfullife
12 posts
Logging in late, but still got some punches in. Good job everyone!
JJakaSquirrel
"Health is the greatest possession. Contentment is the greatest treasure. Confidence is the greatest friend. Non-being is the greatest joy." ~Lao Tzu
Great job everyone! This was a fun way to get a bit more exercise in this weekend!
Set Monje
Speak softly, and carry a big stick.
Punch the sea serpents, on a kick and stretching day.
Well not like I don't throw punches out between activities anyways ^^
Well not like I don't throw punches out between activities anyways ^^
Highwave Vortex
Eepy
After such a victory, I think it's time I dug up some healing spells for all those sore muscles 
Quest Complete!
Saltreach is safe and the Encore is cleared.
43,534 punches by 99 adventurers: 20,000 for the quest and 18,500 of 18,500 for the Encore plus 5,034 bonus.
Extra Guild Points: 48 fought in both acts (the quest and the Encore) and 37 heralds posted in the thread.
Hardest hitters: Hreshdagtsi (4,000), Anpuankhses (3,000), Laura Rainbow Dragon (2,360).
Welcome to the guild on your first quest: AceofSwords, adorabrass, aerochic, agc, AndreC, Anek, Anpuankhses, Ariem, Asako, AussieMcBucket, BAM, BirbFirb, Blindmonk, boored, BrianD, bystrouska, clarabell, CozyEnvelope, Cubana, Damer, djp420, DorothyMH, eeek, Encina, f1shie, facuzayas, FourEyedLynx, Fundilimundili, GentleOx, GhostStory, GrogDog, Haleth, hen, Highwave Vortex, Hreshdagtsi, Hwestneth, ithilwenia, Izzyis, jiya, JJakaSquirrel, joyfullife, Julian4077, kandy, Karrazzu, Kathe O'higgins, katieroo, Kazurachi, Lara0258, Lau, Laura Rainbow Dragon, Leep, Lhin, lizita, millie, Minarjs, Miss_Dada, MRF, Mytric, namia, NancyTree, Neffie, Nightingale, NightTigress, Nitlda, Nićifor, Nox, PetiteSheWolf, phetanta, plaknas, Princess Fancy, Princess Sarena Rose, prushing, Psycho lightning, roxar00, Rrr, SarahJoy, Scohui, Sebastian_Greil, Set Monje, sokesamurai, Spartan926, Stasybear, Syrius, Sólveig, TallForAHobbit, Tasja, TheWinterWarlock, TobiasTomlor, tolstoyanParadox, Tonerz, Tori_Nurse, touge_rider, Vissetje, Vita, Vivienne14114, VLogan, Writer, WynnieWish!
Guild ranks are updated on everyone's profile.
The next call for help arrives 2026-10-17 10:00 (Athens time).
The Guild Ledger
Saltreach is safe and the Encore is cleared.
43,534 punches by 99 adventurers: 20,000 for the quest and 18,500 of 18,500 for the Encore plus 5,034 bonus.
Extra Guild Points: 48 fought in both acts (the quest and the Encore) and 37 heralds posted in the thread.
Hardest hitters: Hreshdagtsi (4,000), Anpuankhses (3,000), Laura Rainbow Dragon (2,360).
Welcome to the guild on your first quest: AceofSwords, adorabrass, aerochic, agc, AndreC, Anek, Anpuankhses, Ariem, Asako, AussieMcBucket, BAM, BirbFirb, Blindmonk, boored, BrianD, bystrouska, clarabell, CozyEnvelope, Cubana, Damer, djp420, DorothyMH, eeek, Encina, f1shie, facuzayas, FourEyedLynx, Fundilimundili, GentleOx, GhostStory, GrogDog, Haleth, hen, Highwave Vortex, Hreshdagtsi, Hwestneth, ithilwenia, Izzyis, jiya, JJakaSquirrel, joyfullife, Julian4077, kandy, Karrazzu, Kathe O'higgins, katieroo, Kazurachi, Lara0258, Lau, Laura Rainbow Dragon, Leep, Lhin, lizita, millie, Minarjs, Miss_Dada, MRF, Mytric, namia, NancyTree, Neffie, Nightingale, NightTigress, Nitlda, Nićifor, Nox, PetiteSheWolf, phetanta, plaknas, Princess Fancy, Princess Sarena Rose, prushing, Psycho lightning, roxar00, Rrr, SarahJoy, Scohui, Sebastian_Greil, Set Monje, sokesamurai, Spartan926, Stasybear, Syrius, Sólveig, TallForAHobbit, Tasja, TheWinterWarlock, TobiasTomlor, tolstoyanParadox, Tonerz, Tori_Nurse, touge_rider, Vissetje, Vita, Vivienne14114, VLogan, Writer, WynnieWish!
Guild ranks are updated on everyone's profile.
The next call for help arrives 2026-10-17 10:00 (Athens time).
The Guild Ledger
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