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**GM-Ayu** · 04-03-2021 07:11 AM

For April ToH, it will challenge all participants about their knowledge and familiarity with the world of RO and heRO! Questions and topics will vary on anything within the world of RO as heRO knows it: be it question about monsters, player classes, skills, RO geography, official lore or heRO chronicles.

There will be 3 sections to this event. The allegiance who wins 2 out of the 3 sections will be declared the winner.

Each round will have its own scoring system.

Time
Saturday April 10th, 12:30 PM

Please meet up at the town of Fortuna. Join a party belonging to that of your allegiance.

Entry Requirement
1 Allegiance points for your respective allegiance.
No level requirement.

Part 1 and Part 2, despite of the name, will take place simultaneously. If no allegiance has been declared the winner yet, then there will be a part 3 hosted ingame.

Participation Rewards
All participants will get these rewards.

3 Bloody Branch
2 Event Bags

Light Victory Prize
If the Light Allegiance wins, Light Allegiance members will win

4 ToH Voucher (3 extra from Jan, Feb and Mar)

Dark Victory Prize
If the Dark Allegiance wins, Dark Allegiance members will win

ToH Voucher
Costume Rolf Von Gigue
Old Red Box
Seafoam
Pumpkin Mojo
Ice Scale

Part 1- 30 Tests of Wits

In this thread here, 30 questions will be posted. Your allegiance has 30 minutes to answer as many of the riddles as possible. Choose a candidate to send me a PM in forum with as many answers to the riddles as possible on behalf of your allegiance. Think together to answer all the trivia/riddles as much as possible.

The answer to the questions can be anything related to RO: be it items, a name, a location, a monster, a class, a skill, or anything.

The riddle/question itself may refer to the real world, but the ANSWER itself is always something that is within the world of heRO.

You should provide a justification for your answer: in case you have thought of an equally fitting answer to the questions/riddles than my sample answers so that you can be awarded points appropriately.

Your allegiance's first and only submission will be judged as your answer.

There is no bonus or benefit to answering first, as long as you submit your answers within the time limit. You should take as much time as possible to think about your answers. There is no penalty to wrong answers either, so both allegiances should take a shot on all questions.

You are encouraged to use google, RMS, irowiki, and the hero website/wiki to help you.

The allegiance is evaluated on the basis of "number of questions answered correctly per participant." While the allegiance with more participants got more thinking heads together to come up with the answer, the allegiance with less participants do not have as high of a threshold to win.

E.g: The light allegiance has 8 players. The dark allegiance has 14 players. In the round, the light allegiance answered 13 questions. The dark allegiance answered 19 questions. Even though the dark allegiance got more questions right, the light allegiance wins the round because 13/8 = 1.625, while 19/13 = 1.46. The light allegiance has a better ratio of questions answered correctly per participant.

Naturally, in case where both allegiances answered all questions/riddles correctly, then the allegiance with less participants will win. If both allegiance has the same number of players as well, then this part is considered a tie.

Part 2- 30 Minutes Around the World

Remember that part 2 takes place at the same time as part 1.

In this thread here, a series of ingame screenshots are posted here. These screenshots are pictures of me visiting different parts of the world in heRO. Your allegiance will be asked to reproduce as many of the screenshots as accurately as possible.

Post in this thread using your forum account: upload the screenshot to be part of your post, and indicate which allegiance you are from for purpose of this ToH.

You will not be judged based on your character model: you do not have to use the class of the character provided in the screenshot, or try to imitate hair style/headgear/costumes or anything to do with the character
You do not have to worry about monsters blocking any view within your screenshot, since they are beyond your control
It's fine if your screenshot depicts you as dead on the map
You are judged based on camera angle and what we can see within the screenshot once we exclude character models and monsters
The speed of how quickly you and your allegiance can reproduce these screenshots do not matter. As long as you have submitted them within the time limit.
(NEW)Screenshots given are not at full resolution and will not show the minimap. Likewise, you can crop your screenshots to cut out or blur out minimap as you see fit. As long as your screenshot contains everything that my screenshot is looking at, it's fine if your screenshot is on a different zoom level/different crop.

Just like Part 1, the allegiances are evaluated on the basis of "number of screenshots reproduced per participant."

Since this part requires participants to go to different places around the world, it is extremely beneficial if you have unlocked as many warps as possible before ToH. It will be a pity if you recognize where a location is, but it turns out not a single person in your allegiance has unlocked the access to said location.

Be aware that you may die on maps, and exp may be lost.

Naturally, in case where both allegiances reproduced all screenshots, then the allegiance with less participants will win. If both allegiance has the same number of players as well, then this part is considered a tie.

Part 3- Speed Round

This part will take place ingame. This round will only be hosted if the two allegiances are tied from part 1 and 2.

For each round, each allegiance must elect a "captain". I will only accept typed out answers from the allegiance captain as the answer.

I will ask a question ingame. I will only accept the first answer given. The answer must be spelt correctly. The captains must race to type out the answer ingame.

Once a captain answers first and gets the answer correct, the captain must retire and that allegiance must elect a new captain. Anyone who has been a captain, cannot be the captain of its allegiance again.

If neither allegiance can answer the question correctly, then both captains must retire.

The first allegiance to have every one of its participants be a retired captain, wins the round.

Allegiance members are allowed to help the captain via party chat or voice chat. Those who are not the captain, are asked to refrain from typing in public chat.

The allegiance with more members, have more work to do. However, they have more people and have an easier time to think of the answers than the other allegiance.

Tips

Register in hero forums so you can post screenshots, or PM me the answer for part 1 on behalf of your allegiance
RMS, irowiki and hero wiki should be open before hand
If you are a newer, or less geared character without a lot of warps unlocked, you can participate by helping on the Part 1 trivia/riddles, or think of what location may be represented in the screenshots, then direct a more veteran player to go to the location to reproduce the screenshots.
If riddles and trivia is not your thing, you can always participate by being the screenshot taker and focus on Part 2 instead
You should figure out how to upload a screenshot to the forums before hand
Unlock as many warps or location unlocks as possible before this event

**GM-Ayu** · 04-04-2021 03:03 AM

Update: It's been decided that no locations in part 2 are locked behind any access quest.

The screenshots just need to be "this is pretty close" and it's sufficient. I am not going to be super nitpicky: as long as screenshot clearly shows that you recognize the location, and your screenshot captures what my screenshot is looking at "somewhat" closely.

**GM-Ayu** · 04-04-2021 09:40 PM

1) "This noble monster swore a loyal oath to watch over the life of a boy whose only sin is his birth"

2) "For certain cultures in the past, the Matron of Honor will cover the bride with this to ward off evil spirits. However, its popular culture usage has greatly deviated from this origin, including Ragnarok Online and heRO."

3) "To find 'nothing' "

"drawkcab daeR" )4

5) "A true clock-in monster! It only shows up from Thursday evening to Friday morning!"

6) "This almighty beast chases hopelessly after an object in the sky. When it succeeds, it will be a sure sign for the End of the World."

7) "A true heRO ventures through the entire world in search for the greatest sense of excitement! Take one step forward, and death may await, yet it may be one of the greatest excitement in life."

8) "For Ragnarok Online, it is a direct symbolism to the slow downfall of a tragic man. It shares the same name as a star."

9) "Rest in me. May there be comfort in sorrow. Find shelter in me, and see to it that there shall be righteous punishment beyond Death."

10) "The true identity of the Lord of Death."

11) "This ghost of the past threatened to destroy the world by unleashing the shadow of the Life Guardian upon the world. Even in his defeat, his will endures and continues to torment the Life Guardian to this day."

12) "This item represents someone whose sole purpose in life is to kill the wielder of Mysteltannin"

13) "Heaven, Wind, Water, Mountain, Earth, Thunder, Fire and Lake."

14) "She traveled across Rune Midgard to hone her studies, and eventually she was able to bring multitudes of people back to life from the dead. Yet in the end, she was unable to save herself."

15) "This snake fairy fell in love with an immortal, and as a result, this fairy is punished to be bounded to a fairy pond. This snake fairy's tale is accurately reflected in the world of Ragnarok Online."

16) "Former classmate to the old lady who runs the Prontera Orphanage, the impact of this legendary figure is felt and revered by all Mages across the land. In fact, any Mages who have not learned this figure's most iconic spell are harshly rebuked."

17) "This upgraded weapon is made of pure Oridecon. Strangely, its original version is only found from the same monster that also drops this enhanced version, and it's not necessarily better."

18) "This item symbolizes the prayer to find hope, faith and love in your heart, and surely Luck will find its way to you to guide you through the challenges of life."

19) "The sound of this creature is said to awaken the dead, preventing the tragic victims of a particular Rune-Midgardian town to ever find rest. In truth, this sound is only a call to search for a friend."

20) "The two great powers of Rune Midgard fought tirelessly over his gift. A premature end was his only hope to change his foreseen destiny."

21) The answer to this question is Costume Invisible Sunglasses

22) "This item was made in honor of the previous King of Rune Midgard's initial coronation."

23) "It is the cause of three great evils, yet one day it will be the key along with a great king that will destroy the invaders of the land."

24) "The most purchased item in the V4P shop as of March 31 2021"

25) "A group of this species were the ones secretly plotting for the demise of the Cats on Malangdo via the distribution of questionable goods and products."

26) "An epic tale of a fairy who traveled from Jotunheim to Faeheim through the Yggdrasil, authored by Prince Nico, brother of Queen Lucretia and Queen Pixie."

27) "Name of Faeheim's iconic trees whose colored leaves shine with all colors of the rainbow"

28) "A strong material comparable with steel that can be used to make kites, slingshots, and even submarines!"

29) "A small monster who holds a roll of toilet paper. Do not underestimate it just because of its silly looking appearance."

30) "A reflection of the sun's light. It can only be observed at particular hours in a day."

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Bellatrix · 04-10-2021 01:08 PM

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Angel Kitty · 04-10-2021 01:13 PM

Kiwwy : Light Allegiance

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Juyia · 04-10-2021 01:14 PM

IGN: Juyia: Light Allegiance

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izk27 · 04-10-2021 01:16 PM

**GM-Ayu** · 04-10-2021 01:22 PM

1) "This noble monster swore a loyal oath to watch over the life of a boy whose only sin is his birth"
Ktullanux- this is the Arunafeltz quest chain

Neither side got this

2) "For certain cultures in the past, the Matron of Honor will cover the bride with this to ward off evil spirits. However, its popular culture usage has greatly deviated from this origin, including Ragnarok Online and heRO."
Karakasa OR Old Yangsan: umbrellas cover the bride with this in East Asia

Neither side got this

3) "To find 'nothing' "
Nemo- by definition

Light answered correctly

"drawkcab daeR" )4
Sucsamad- it is backward of Damascus

Neither side got this

5) "A true clock-in monster! It only shows up from Thursday evening to Friday morning!"
Headless Mule- from Brazilian mythology

Neither side got this

6) "This almighty beast chases hopelessly after an object in the sky. When it succeeds, it will be a sure sign for the End of the World."
Garm OR Skoll- from norse mythology: Garm chases the moon while Skoll chase the sun, and will succeed at the time of Ragnarok

Dark side answered this correctly

7) "A true heRO ventures through the entire world in search for the greatest sense of excitement! Take one step forward, and death may await, yet it may be one of the greatest excitement in life."
Bungee Jump or Umbala or Umbala Bungee Jump

Neither side got this

8) "For Ragnarok Online, it is a direct symbolism to the slow downfall of a tragic man. It shares the same name as a star."
Vesper: from mix of both RO lore and the meaning behind the name of Vesper

Neither side got this

9) "Rest in me. May there be comfort in sorrow. Find shelter in me, and see to it that there shall be righteous punishment beyond Death."
Thanatos Tower: The riddle makes reference to Solace, Shelter, Observation, Retribution and Thanatos, in that order.

Neither side got this

10) "The true identity of the Lord of Death."
Lady Hel: sign quest lore

Both side got this

11) "This ghost of the past threatened to destroy the world by unleashing the shadow of the Life Guardian upon the world. Even in his defeat, his will endures and continues to torment the Life Guardian to this day."
Kushiel- Chronicle of Heroes. He tried to unleash Niddhoggur's Shadow to destroy the world. Upon his defeat, the Kushiel's Will acts as a slave to Lost Dragon to destroy Nidhoggur's sanity.

Neither side got this

12) "This item represents someone whose sole purpose in life is to kill the wielder of Mysteltannin"
Vali's Manteau: norse mythology

Dark side got this

13) "Heaven, Wind, Water, Mountain, Earth, Thunder, Fire and Lake."
Ba Gua: definition of taoism

Neither side got this

14) "She traveled across Rune Midgard to hone her studies, and eventually she was able to bring multitudes of people back to life from the dead. Yet in the end, she was unable to save herself."
Margaretha Sorin- redemptio skill lore

Neither side got this

15) "This snake fairy fell in love with an immortal, and as a result, this fairy is punished to be bounded to a fairy pond. This snake fairy's tale is accurately reflected in the world of Ragnarok Online."
Bacsojin- Chinese opera reference/lore of entire Louyang dungeon

Light side answered correctly

16) "Former classmate to the old lady who runs the Prontera Orphanage, the impact of this legendary figure is felt and revered by all Mages across the land. In fact, any Mages who have not learned this figure's most iconic spell are harshly rebuked."
Katherine Keyron- Energy Coat lore + heRO biolab lore + heRO 2018 christmas quest

Neither side got this

17) "This upgraded weapon is made of pure Oridecon. Strangely, its original version is only found from the same monster that also drops this enhanced version, and it's not necessarily better."
Gatekeeper-DD: Gatekeeper drops from the same monster.

Dark side answered this correctly

18) "This item symbolizes the prayer to find hope, faith and love in your heart, and surely Luck will find its way to you to guide you through the challenges of life."
4 leaf clover: real life symbolism of the 4 leaf clover regarding hope, faith, love and luck

Neither side got this

19) "The sound of this creature is said to awaken the dead, preventing the tragic victims of a particular Rune-Midgardian town to ever find rest. In truth, this sound is only a call to search for a friend."
Moonlight Flower: Payon lore

Light side answered correctly

20) "The two great powers of Rune Midgard fought tirelessly over his gift. A premature end was his only hope to change his foreseen destiny."
Vynn- Seer's Dilemma summary

Light side answered correctly

21) The answer to this question is Costume Invisible Sunglasses
Costume Invisible Sunglasses

Light side answered correctly

22) "This item was made in honor of the previous King of Rune Midgard's initial coronation."
Tristan XII- item description

Neither side got this

23) "It is the cause of three great evils, yet one day it will be the key along with a great king that will destroy the invaders of the land."
Tyrfing/Ogretooth- Norse mythology

Neither side got this

24) "The most purchased item in the V4P shop as of March 31 2021"
Dead Branch Box: more than 6193 times in fact

Neither side got this

25) "A group of this species were the ones secretly plotting for the demise of the Cats on Malangdo via the distribution of questionable goods and products."
Smokey/Raccoon: Malangdo lore

Dark side got this

26) "An epic tale of a fairy who traveled from Jotunheim to Faeheim through the Yggdrasil, authored by Prince Nico, brother of Queen Lucretia and Queen Pixie."
Sylvan Chronicle- item description

Both sides got this

27) "Name of Faeheim's iconic trees whose colored leaves shine with all colors of the rainbow"
Iridiawood- Faeheim lore

Dark side got this

28) "A strong material comparable with steel that can be used to make kites, slingshots, and even submarines!"
Web/Spider Web- references to various ways webs are used by spiders in real life

Neither side got this

29) "A small monster who holds a roll of toilet paper. Do not underestimate it just because of its silly looking appearance."
Rudo- it's her sprite

Both sides got this

30) "A reflection of the sun's light. It can only be observed at particular hours in a day."
Moonlight- science facts (but Moonlight is a homunculus skill itself)

Neither side got this

**GM-Ayu** · 04-10-2021 02:21 PM

April ToH Results:

Attendance was 10 vs 10.

Both sides got the same amount of answers in part 1.
Dark side got 2 more screenshots (26 submitted, only 24 counted as correct) vs Light side's 22 screenshots.

Dark takes a narrow victory in the realm of trivia!

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