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Posted in Hide and Shriek | Investigation 3: The Khiebus
Posted 2 years ago
Good work! Participation Goal Met!
[The Khiebus item has now been added to Joyful Jamboree.
New Story Update on post four has also been unlocked.
Continue to join in and play, the game isn't over until the end of the event]
[The Khiebus item has now been added to Joyful Jamboree.
New Story Update on post four has also been unlocked.
Continue to join in and play, the game isn't over until the end of the event]
Posted in Hide and Shriek | Investigation 3: The Khiebus
Posted 2 years ago
With the help of the Monster Task Force, Valentina stood proud before The Khiebus, having answered every question without fail.
The Khiebus' heads glance at each other, intrigued.
"Oh. What's this? A victory, I sense. Indeed, indeed!" It begins to circle Valentina, who tries not to show her nerves, "As promised, I will bestow my wisdom upon you. So much of it! Tell me... what is it you wish to know?"
Valentina glances back to the VPD, who give her a nod of approval. She hums, taking her time to really ponder what she should ask. Eventually, she settles.
"There was a victim that was attacked by a creature not long ago. The body has two bite wounds, and you have two heads. Was this your doing?"
To everyone's surprise and unease, The Khiebus throws its heads back in a fit of haunting laughter that echoes in the night air.
"Ahh, such petty affairs! Not I, not I. It has been a long while since I have been summoned," Valentina sighs in defeat, turning to leave before the creature's voice stops her in her tracks, "However..." She turns, seeing The Khiebus begin to vanish into the darkness, "You have indeed impressed me. You have! I shall leave you with some knowledge that may aid you along further. It will, it must!"
Meanwhile, Officer JC nudges Milly, who fumbles to begin recording what the creature says.
"A victim indeed... It is missing something. Quite valuable, it seems! Find this, and it will lead you to one you seek."
Before Valentina can even open her mouth to ask a follow up question, The Khiebus has vanished, and the moon has returned to its original colour.
There is a moment of silence, before Valentina slices through it with a shake of her head. "Well, that was pretty anti-climatic. I was hoping for something more spectacular!" She turns to the VPD with a shrug, "I'm sorry I wasn't more useful to you."
To her surprise, JC offers a soft smile. "Every piece of evidence helps. It also eliminated one more suspect. Good job, Valentina."
Valentina swells up with pride, grinning, "Seriously? Great! I guess I can be more useful to you than I thought, huh?" She picks up the device once more, slapping the metal, "Any chance you'll reconsider my offe-"
"Good night, Valentina," the VPD wave her off, already climbing back into their squad cars and driving off. Valentina shrugs, glancing down at Bernard.
"I mean, they didn't say that I couldn't use it, right?"
Posted in Hide and Shriek | Investigation 3: The Khiebus
Posted 2 years ago
T W O
Figure out each incorrect statement in the batch.
ONE - THE MOON
1. The moon is drifting farther from the Earth.
2. The moon is 700 times larger than the Sun.
3. The moon is in a synchronous rotation with the Earth.
TWO - THE STARS
1. Stars are always seen as they were in the past - not the present.
2. Smaller stars have a longer lifespan than larger stars.
3. Stars are only visible at night because they are asleep during the day.
THREE - THE SUN
1. The sun is the largest object in our solar system.
2. The sun is just 50 years old.
3. The atmosphere of the sun is composed of three layers.
FOUR - THE EARTH
1. The Earth's core is filled with chocolate pudding.
2. The Earth’s axis is at a tilt of 23.5 degrees.
3. The Earth is the fifth largest planet in the solar system.
FIVE - THE MILKY WAY GALAXY
1. The center of the Milky Way galaxy has a black hole.
2. The Milky Way galaxy is made of candy, hence the name.
3. The nearest galaxy is the Andromeda Galaxy.
SIX - ASTEROIDS
1. The asteroid belt is a fashion term and not a place in the solar system.
2. Asteroid impacts with the Earth are not as common today as they were in the past.
3. Asteroids can have their own moons.
SEVEN - CONSTELLATIONS
1.Different constellations become visible at different times of the year.
2. Constellations follow the same path as the Sun in the sky - east to west.
3. The Big Dipper was originally called The Giant Dunkaroo.
EIGHT - THE PLANETS
1. The “inner” planets are rocky planets, while the “outer” planets are gas giants.
2. Earth is the farthest planet from the Sun.
3. Jupiter is the oldest, and largest, planet in the solar system.
NINE - BLACK HOLES
1. Black holes don't actually exist and are just fiction.
2. Nothing can escape a black hole - including light.
3. The center of a black hole is known as the “singularity”
TEN - THE UNIVERSE
1. Sound cannot travel in space because it is a vacuum.
2. The universe is constantly expanding.
3. The universe is 500 years old.
Current participants: 5
Correct answers: 10
Figure out each incorrect statement in the batch.
ONE - THE MOON
1. The moon is drifting farther from the Earth.
2. The moon is 700 times larger than the Sun.
3. The moon is in a synchronous rotation with the Earth.
TWO - THE STARS
1. Stars are always seen as they were in the past - not the present.
2. Smaller stars have a longer lifespan than larger stars.
3. Stars are only visible at night because they are asleep during the day.
THREE - THE SUN
1. The sun is the largest object in our solar system.
2. The sun is just 50 years old.
3. The atmosphere of the sun is composed of three layers.
FOUR - THE EARTH
1. The Earth's core is filled with chocolate pudding.
2. The Earth’s axis is at a tilt of 23.5 degrees.
3. The Earth is the fifth largest planet in the solar system.
FIVE - THE MILKY WAY GALAXY
1. The center of the Milky Way galaxy has a black hole.
2. The Milky Way galaxy is made of candy, hence the name.
3. The nearest galaxy is the Andromeda Galaxy.
SIX - ASTEROIDS
1. The asteroid belt is a fashion term and not a place in the solar system.
2. Asteroid impacts with the Earth are not as common today as they were in the past.
3. Asteroids can have their own moons.
SEVEN - CONSTELLATIONS
1.Different constellations become visible at different times of the year.
2. Constellations follow the same path as the Sun in the sky - east to west.
3. The Big Dipper was originally called The Giant Dunkaroo.
EIGHT - THE PLANETS
1. The “inner” planets are rocky planets, while the “outer” planets are gas giants.
2. Earth is the farthest planet from the Sun.
3. Jupiter is the oldest, and largest, planet in the solar system.
NINE - BLACK HOLES
1. Black holes don't actually exist and are just fiction.
2. Nothing can escape a black hole - including light.
3. The center of a black hole is known as the “singularity”
TEN - THE UNIVERSE
1. Sound cannot travel in space because it is a vacuum.
2. The universe is constantly expanding.
3. The universe is 500 years old.
Current participants: 5
Correct answers: 10
Posted in Hide and Shriek | Investigation 3: The Khiebus
Posted 2 years ago
M E C H A N I C S
A deal has been made with The Khiebus - in exchange for its wisdom, Valentina must answer a series of questions. The Khiebus will provide her with three statements - two of them being factual, and one of them being false. The Khiebus wants to know if Valentina is able to see through its lies.
Help Valentina determine the correct answers to each question by providing The Khiebus with the false statement.
Ping @Valentina: with each incorrect statement in the batch.
Remember to keep all answers in a spoiler to allow other users a chance to answer the questions.
You may work together to solve the questions. Incorrect answers can also be attempted again through the duration of the activity timeframe.
ITEM UNLOCK AND STORY PROGRESSION
The Khiebus item as well as the closing story will be unlocked after:
at least 5 participants or 10 correct answers are provided
-OR-
24 hours have passed if either of the above criteria have not been met
All participants will be granted one The Khiebus.
Users will also receive 10 evidence for each correct answer. If all questions are answered correctly, a bonus of 50 evidence and an additional goodie bag will be rewarded.
Users can participate in the activity at ANY TIME during the event, even if it is not the current active thread. Users may also re-attempt any incorrect answers.
Answers must be provided by December 23rd at 11:59 Voltra Time.
A deal has been made with The Khiebus - in exchange for its wisdom, Valentina must answer a series of questions. The Khiebus will provide her with three statements - two of them being factual, and one of them being false. The Khiebus wants to know if Valentina is able to see through its lies.
Help Valentina determine the correct answers to each question by providing The Khiebus with the false statement.
Ping @Valentina: with each incorrect statement in the batch.
Remember to keep all answers in a spoiler to allow other users a chance to answer the questions.
You may work together to solve the questions. Incorrect answers can also be attempted again through the duration of the activity timeframe.
ITEM UNLOCK AND STORY PROGRESSION
The Khiebus item as well as the closing story will be unlocked after:
at least 5 participants or 10 correct answers are provided
-OR-
24 hours have passed if either of the above criteria have not been met
All participants will be granted one The Khiebus.
Users will also receive 10 evidence for each correct answer. If all questions are answered correctly, a bonus of 50 evidence and an additional goodie bag will be rewarded.
Users can participate in the activity at ANY TIME during the event, even if it is not the current active thread. Users may also re-attempt any incorrect answers.
Answers must be provided by December 23rd at 11:59 Voltra Time.
Posted in Hide and Shriek | Investigation 3: The Khiebus
Posted 2 years ago
"Maybe this isn't the best idea," I began. "Remember that this beast is considered almost a Guardian to some...it doesn't seem wise to toy with." My brother, a braggart, let out a laugh.
"Just as I would suspect from someone as cowardly as you. Remember, I know more than anyone! The Khiebus creature is no match for me!" I worried for my brother's safety. Yet, I knew reasoning with him would be near impossible. The sky shifted colors as the summoning began.
"Ahh...here once more. Again, I return." The Khiebus appeared before us. It looked over my brother - his arrogance plastered over his face. "Hmm, you are quite confident in your ability to defeat me, I sense. I do, I do. But what makes you so certain you can win my trial?" My brother scoffed, placing his hand proudly over his chest.
"I know all there is to know!" The Khiebus laughed - a haunting laugh that is burned into my memory.
"We shall put that to the challenge. A wager, however! I will take something from you...should you lose. I will decide, I shall, what that is. Yes!" My brother nodded in agreement.
The trial began, and my brother effortlessly answered each question. The Khiebus seemed impressed. The two heads curled their mouths into eerie smiles.
"I have but one question left for you. Indeed, I do." It traces a large claw across his chest. "Tell me...what was my wager? Hmm? What do I win, when you lose?"
For once, my brother actually looked nervous. He hesitated for a moment, thinking. Once more, ego washed over his face, as he stuck out his chest confidently.
"My life, of course! It is the most valuable thing to me!" The Khiebus chuckled - a low, growl like chuckle.
"That is wrong," it began. It circled my brother. "So arrogant, even when it comes to this. You are! Taking your life would be a mercy by compare. So unsatisfying! Instead, my wager was the very thing that makes you...you." My brother paused, giving the beast a confused look. The Khiebus raked a claw along his head. My brothers eyes shut for a moment, then opened once more. "I will give you a gift, however," it began. "I will leave you with one thing for you to ponder. I do hope you enjoy it." The Khiebus laughed, vanishing into the night.
I rushed to my brother's side, checking him for injury. He turned to me, no longer the confident and egotistical man I knew. He seemed a shell of his former self. I laughed slightly, anxious...sad. Surely the Khiebus was lying. He did answer all its questions, after all - it was just a bluff.
"Hey...how about making me look the fool I am? That always cheers you up."
Silence.
My brother's face twisted in confusion. He simply looked at his hands. He frowned.
The horror dawned on me. It was true. The Khiebus really did take the very thing that made him..him. I feared he did not even truly know who I was - who he was. He opened his mouth to say something. I waited with bated breath. He glanced at me, with furrowed brows. The only words to ever leave his mouth again:
"Why?"
Posted in Hide and Shriek | Investigation 3: The Khiebus
Posted 2 years ago
The VPD already faced many horrors during this investigation, but none quite as powerful as their next foe... Valentina.
"Good evening, officers!" A huge grin is plastered across her face as she runs up to them, carrying a large device, "Thought you could use some help bagging this creature! I got juuuuust the thing."
JC squeezes his eyes shut, rubbing the bridge of his nose, "Valentina... The offer is appreciated, but-"
"Ohhh don't thank me yet! I haven't even explained what this marvel does! See, this here emits a blast of radiation that will-"
"Alright! Alright, stop there," Officer Milly sighs, turning to JC, "Didn't you give her a restraining order the LAST time she brought us a nuclear device?"
"Aw, come on..." Valentina shrugs innocently, "That restraining order expired ages ago. So as I was saying-"
"I know," JC cuts in quickly, "That you want to help, Valentina... But you need to understand that your inventions can be a bit.... Uh...."
"Destructive?" Milly offers, "Unstable? Disastrous? Any of those help? Let's not forget she's the reason the volunteer fire department disbanded."
"Heh... Yeah, okay, you got me there. But this time I have a real winner! I swear I can help!"
A shout catches their attention, ending the argument, "Guys! Guys the results on the bitemarks just came in! They said it looks like the victim was bitten by multiple creatures!"
"Multiple...?" JC hums, a troubled expression on his brow, "But all the witness reports only mentioned one creature..."
"Aha! I told you I could help!" Valentina puffs up her chest proudly, "Your creature is none other than The Khiebus. A two-headed creature- it has to be your perp!"
Pondering for a moment, JC nods slightly, "That's not a bad thought... How can we find it?"
Valentina gestures widely at the sky, "Famously, The Khiebus can only be found under a sky full of stars. Legend says it is a creature of knowledge, and to earn it, you must be willing to undergo a trial. If you succeed? Boom, endless wisdom," she grins widely, "Not only do you catch your suspect, but you've got a guaranteed confession. The whole package!"
Garry laughs nervously, "Cool uh... But how do we summon it?"
"Easy!" Valentina ushers everyone to stand back, before cupping her hands to her mouth, "Hey WEEBUS. I heard you think you're soo smart. Wanna bet? Huh? I challenge you to a battle of wits! Let's see who really has the best brain around here! I'll let you in on a little knowledge of my own... It's not you!"
To everyone's horror, the sky begins to darken as the moon appears to change in colour, reminiscent of a lunar eclipse. But they don't have time to ponder that long as the sudden leer of six glowing eyes pierces through them.
"A challenger of The Khiebus? Oh, how fun how fun..." It scales down the building before them, suddenly looming over Valentina, "Tell me, girl, you feel up to the challenge? Do you? You have such confidence... Would you be willing to wager your very life on it?"
"Pfft, yeah... What could go wrong? Deal!"
art by ghost
Posted in Crash Course || Jigsaw Game
Posted 2 years ago
Thanks for the help everyone! We should have things up and running in no time with this map! 
I've given you all something for your efforts.
Guess you could say this island getaway became an island... giveaway? Huh? Huh?
[Prizes granted. If you are missing anything, please let us know and we will fix it!]
I've given you all something for your efforts.
Guess you could say this island getaway became an island... giveaway? Huh? Huh?
[Prizes granted. If you are missing anything, please let us know and we will fix it!]
Posted in Crash Course || Jigsaw Game
Posted 2 years ago
Summary
While on vacation with some of their fellow Volties, Valentina and Vaughn had a little incident while flying the airship.Their map was somewhat destroyed in the landing, but all the pieces have been found. Now, it’s up to us Volties to correctly reassemble the map.
Mechanics
Volties can prepare the map section through Jigsaw.
Volties can submit a maximum of 2 completed maps at whichever Jigsaw difficulty they choose.
Each difficulty grants a higher amount of rewards.
Rewards:
Very Easy - Goodie Bag
Easy - Goodie Bag
Medium - Goodie Bag x 2
Hard - Goodie Bag x 4
Extra Hard - Goodie Bag x 6
Extreme - Event Bundle
Impossible - Event Bundle x 2
To enter a submission, provide a screenshot of the completed jigsaw and difficulty level and be sure to ping @Valentina: so your submission(s) do not get overlooked. Volties will have until October 23rd, 11:59 Voltra Time to submit their completed jigsaws.
*Rewards will be granted after goodie bag and bundle are released in shops*
While on vacation with some of their fellow Volties, Valentina and Vaughn had a little incident while flying the airship.Their map was somewhat destroyed in the landing, but all the pieces have been found. Now, it’s up to us Volties to correctly reassemble the map.
Mechanics
Volties can prepare the map section through Jigsaw.
Volties can submit a maximum of 2 completed maps at whichever Jigsaw difficulty they choose.
Each difficulty grants a higher amount of rewards.
Rewards:
Very Easy - Goodie Bag
Easy - Goodie Bag
Medium - Goodie Bag x 2
Hard - Goodie Bag x 4
Extra Hard - Goodie Bag x 6
Extreme - Event Bundle
Impossible - Event Bundle x 2
To enter a submission, provide a screenshot of the completed jigsaw and difficulty level and be sure to ping @Valentina: so your submission(s) do not get overlooked. Volties will have until October 23rd, 11:59 Voltra Time to submit their completed jigsaws.
*Rewards will be granted after goodie bag and bundle are released in shops*
None Yet
Posted in Waste Not, Want Not (Scavenger Hunt)
Posted 3 years ago
Mechanics
• Take photos of the items listed below and win event currency!
• The top three users to take the most photos will earn an additional prize!
• Each photograph submitted must be taken by you and must have your username handwritten on paper and legible within the photo.
• You can fit as many items as you want into a single photograph, as long as they are still all recognizable.
• Please place photographs within a spoiler when posting them in the thread.
• Items you take photographs of must be real and cannot be from other photographs found on the internet.
- **Note: You may get creative with some of the more difficult to photograph content. For example, if you need a picture of a gear, you may take a photo of a book cover featuring a gear.
• All entries must be submitted by June 12th, at 11:59 PM Voltra Time. Items will be tallied and rewarded at the end of the contest.
Remember to ping Vregory with your photographs so they don’t get overlooked in the thread.
Submission Form
@Vregory: I have something for you!
Username:
Item(s) Shown:
[spoiler=Photos][img][/img][/spoiler]
Username:
Item(s) Shown:
[spoiler=Photos][img][/img][/spoiler]
Prizes
1st Place: 1 Spring Cleaning '22 Bundle
2nd Place: 3 Spring Cleaning '22 Goodie Bags
3rd Place: 1 Spring Cleaning '22 Goodie Bag
Art by ghost
Posted in Restless Slumber: The Malfunctioning Door
Posted 3 years ago
No need to get frayed! I'm going, I'm going!
Wired Up item has been unlocked in Joyful Jamboree
Check the fourth post on the front page for an update.
You've opened the final door! Tune in tomorrow for the event closer!
Wired Up item has been unlocked in Joyful Jamboree
Check the fourth post on the front page for an update.
You've opened the final door! Tune in tomorrow for the event closer!
Posted in Restless Slumber: The Malfunctioning Door
Posted 3 years ago
YOU DEFEAT THE TECH...
You scratch your head as you examine the large pile of high tech tendrils, trying to make heads or tails or what any of it is. Trying to detangle these is going to be a nightmare, but you’d better start now. You move in to start pulling them apart, but it only takes a few minutes before you realize what a fruitless endeavour this is. You’re going to have to get creative.
You glance around the room, and from beneath the mountain of wires you notice something very interesting: a powerbox. You carefully wade your way over to it and with nothing to really lose, raise your leg to bring your boot down on it, breaking it. To your relief, this actually pays off as the boxes short circuits and the cables all begin to speedily retract.
Huh. It’s like they say: work smarter, not harder.
Valentina falls from the clutches of the cables, landing on her feet with a thud. She grins, giving you a thumbs up, “Cool one, good job but uh. If you’ll excuse me-” You’re surprised as she runs right past you, her eyes wide with interest and intrigue as she crouches to examine the power box, “I HAVE to find out how that worked, what is this? I think I have my tools with me, if you’d just leave me alone with this for ohh… say, 1 hour? 5 hours? I could-”
Yeaaah that’s enough of this dream for one day. Reaching out, you grab Valentina by the collar and begin to drag her away from the object of her interest, “Aw! Come on! It’s bark was worse than it’s byte, if it acts up I could RAM it again! Whatever it’s got cooked up for me isn’t TERMINAL-”
You begin to drag her even faster.
YOU'VE SAVED VOLTRA!
Tune in tomorrow for the conclusion, and the release of Bundles and Goodie Bags!
You scratch your head as you examine the large pile of high tech tendrils, trying to make heads or tails or what any of it is. Trying to detangle these is going to be a nightmare, but you’d better start now. You move in to start pulling them apart, but it only takes a few minutes before you realize what a fruitless endeavour this is. You’re going to have to get creative.
You glance around the room, and from beneath the mountain of wires you notice something very interesting: a powerbox. You carefully wade your way over to it and with nothing to really lose, raise your leg to bring your boot down on it, breaking it. To your relief, this actually pays off as the boxes short circuits and the cables all begin to speedily retract.
Huh. It’s like they say: work smarter, not harder.
Valentina falls from the clutches of the cables, landing on her feet with a thud. She grins, giving you a thumbs up, “Cool one, good job but uh. If you’ll excuse me-” You’re surprised as she runs right past you, her eyes wide with interest and intrigue as she crouches to examine the power box, “I HAVE to find out how that worked, what is this? I think I have my tools with me, if you’d just leave me alone with this for ohh… say, 1 hour? 5 hours? I could-”
Yeaaah that’s enough of this dream for one day. Reaching out, you grab Valentina by the collar and begin to drag her away from the object of her interest, “Aw! Come on! It’s bark was worse than it’s byte, if it acts up I could RAM it again! Whatever it’s got cooked up for me isn’t TERMINAL-”
You begin to drag her even faster.
YOU'VE SAVED VOLTRA!
Tune in tomorrow for the conclusion, and the release of Bundles and Goodie Bags!
Posted in Restless Slumber: The Malfunctioning Door
Posted 3 years ago
DETANGLE THE CABLES..
Current Progress
Unlock Achieved!
Current Progress
Unlock Achieved!
Posted in Restless Slumber: The Malfunctioning Door
Posted 3 years ago
Summary
Entering the Malfunctioning Door you find yourself in Valentina's nightmare.
She seems to be in a situation where technology has run amok!
Help free her from the cables.
Mechanics
Detangle the cords by finding where the ends lead.
This is a group activity. Working together will help make it easier to find all the answers.
But feel free to work alone as well!
Make sure to put your answers under a spoiler to give others a chance to play.
Prize
Once all the correct answers have been found, and at least 10 people have attempted to answer,
the EI Wired Up will be added to Joyful Jamboree.
All participants in this thread will be granted a free Wired Up at the end of the event.
(Note: Participation includes any form of posting in this thread. Even if you don’t want to join in the game, show your support!)
Entering the Malfunctioning Door you find yourself in Valentina's nightmare.
She seems to be in a situation where technology has run amok!
Help free her from the cables.
Mechanics
Detangle the cords by finding where the ends lead.
This is a group activity. Working together will help make it easier to find all the answers.
But feel free to work alone as well!
Make sure to put your answers under a spoiler to give others a chance to play.
Prize
Once all the correct answers have been found, and at least 10 people have attempted to answer,
the EI Wired Up will be added to Joyful Jamboree.
All participants in this thread will be granted a free Wired Up at the end of the event.
(Note: Participation includes any form of posting in this thread. Even if you don’t want to join in the game, show your support!)
Posted in Restless Slumber: The Malfunctioning Door
Posted 3 years ago
This door begins to shoot sparks as you approach it, leaning you with a sense of worry about touching it. The cracked display of this high tech door shows you nothing but errors, making you wonder what it could have been coded to show before. Regardless, it’s time to step inside and free the occupant of this final nightmare.
You nearly trip the moment you enter, and look down to find the cause. Immediately, your eyes land on a thick cable. Well, it’s a better trail than any to find the cause of this nightmare, but experience tells you, it probably won’t be pretty.
As you follow the thick mess of cables, you see them begin to bunch and pool more and more, until you can barely take a step without nearly stumbling. You don’t have long to ponder the need for all this electricity as you glance up, and see the owner of this dream.
“Hey there. I’d wave but ya know, my hands are a little tied at the moment…” Valentina Tinker wriggles within the mass of cables and wires that currently hold her captive, a defeated smirk on her face, “Literally. What can I say, technology’s run amok.”
Whatever this invention was meant to be, it’s safe to assume this wasn’t its intended purpose. You notice more and more cables begin to pile up on top of Valentina. You better get her out of there fast before she’s smothered!
Art by Saeyra.