30 Jun 2024, 17:39
The Scavenger Hunt
The Scavenger Hunt
❅ 9 A.M. • JULY 30, 2024 ❅
Upon awakening the morning of July 30 in their tents at the London Quidditch Stadium, every single participant at the 2024 summer camp - Hogwarts students and international students alike - would find an envelope balanced perfectly at the foot of their bed, two words embossed in gold on the outside: Scavenger Hunt.
If a student chooses to open the envelope, they will find two verses of riddle inside. Prizes and glory await the winners... so will you choose to follow the first riddle and participate in the 2024 Scavenger Hunt?
Here is the first riddle:Welcome to the hunt, my dears,
And allons-y - let's go!
Firstly, you're tasked with finding
Where the advertisements show.
Go now to this location,
And when there you see three mounds,
Take something from the pile that
You'd find on the edge of school grounds.WELCOME TO THE SCAVENGER HUNT! HERE ARE THE INSTRUCTIONS AND RULES:
- Each round, you will be given a riddle that will lead you to one of the 6 locations in the Scavenger Hunt as well as describe an item that you need to pick up at that location. Each location will have 3 previously described options. You will then post in the location you believe to be correct (preferably a description of your character arriving), and you will include in this post which of the items you pick up.
- You will receive points for choosing the correct location, and you will receive points for choosing the correct item. Note that you cannot choose the correct item if you choose the wrong location because each location has different items. You only get one post per round, so you cannot change your answer or edit it once posted.
- If you accidentally choose the wrong location in one round, no worries! The next riddle will still appear in your location during moderation even if you picked the wrong location, so you can get back into it and try to get the rest right.
- Anyone can join the scavenger hunt, but in order to be eligible to win, you must complete all six riddles before the moderation deadline.
- Each player may only join with ONE character (e.g. you may not join with both your Hogwarts character and your iNPC).
- Each riddle has a deadline of 1 week before moderation will occur and the next riddle will be announced. If you miss the deadline, you are welcome to continue posting and following with the Hunt, but that riddle will not count towards your total score even if you get it right (since the answer will have been announced via moderation).
- Moderation will occur once a week, every Sunday, but times may differ week to week due to the moderator's availability. As such, you are strongly encouraged to not wait until the last minute to post your choice of location and item because you may miss the moderation deadline if you do so.
- When posting in the scavenger hunt, please follow all standard H.io rules, including post word minimum of 200 words.
- Items that are picked up are solely for the use of the scavenger hunt and you will not actually receive these items in-game or out-of-game. All "items" will be "returned" at the end of the hunt and you do not get to keep them in-game.
- No hints or help will be given from the moderation team. Do not ask us for hints or help, because you will not get them. Also, please do not share the answers or just copy what other users are doing. It's every user for themselves - and if you copy someone, they could be wrong and then you don't get points either!
- Any cheating, in-character or out-of-character, will result in your immediate disqualification from the hunt. We want this to be a fair and fun game for everyone. This includes any magical violence, physical violence, purposeful dissemination of incorrect answers, etc.
- This event will take place for seven weeks OOC - six weeks of the Hunt and then a final, currently secret portion in the last location. IC, it all takes place on the same day!
You do not need to sign up for this event. You are simply free to join.
The event will begin, OOC, on JUNE 30 and end on AUGUST 18. Moderation will occur every SUNDAY.
However, the event takes place, IC, on JULY 30.
FIND THE SIX LOCATIONS HERE:
ITEMS: ITEMS: ITEMS: ITEMS: ITEMS: ITEMS: Mittens
Gloves
Socks Sticks
Quills
Candles Top Hats
Berets
Earmuffs Rubies
Coal
Buttons Bowties
Scarves
Necklaces Parsnips
Potatoes
CarrotsWe highly recommend that you read through the descriptions and items of each location as this may assist in your riddle-solving!
For any questions, please owl Aly Salinger.
Last edited by Aly Salinger on 17 Jul 2024, 15:18, edited 1 time in total.
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STA 10 | EVA 14 | STR 5 | WIS 19 | ARC 7 | ACC 18 Charmer • Keeper’s Catch • Paragon of Health • Lovely Creature • Foulplay • Keen Eye who's afraid of little old me? |
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7 Jul 2024, 22:34
The Scavenger Hunt
The Scavenger Hunt
THE SECOND RIDDLE HAS APPEARED!
Those who travelled first to the Scoreboard would find themselves congratulated by a short display of golden fireworks and the appearance of a stack of scrolls on the table underneath the giant advertisement-riddled blackboard. Each participant could take a scroll and open it to reveal the second riddle of the Scavenger Hunt:
Your journey's just beginning now
So don't you give up yet.
You've still got plenty of riddles to go
And plenty of snacks to get.
Here you'll find more than expected,
Some accessories to jazz up your ensemble.
Don't be fooled by fanciful things,
The true prize is far more humble.PLEASE REFER TO THE FIRST POST FOR INSTRUCTIONS & RULES.For any questions, please owl Aly Salinger.
@Tristan Theramin@Cass Ito@Colby Vidler@Rose Wemberly@Sere Nade@Mylo Atkins@Kim Sato@Dorion Anderson@Oonagh Brown@Minnie Duke@Septimus Merrill@Koko Riddle@EmmaLee LeDames@Pyxis Hellebore@Mahlioz Evethisawe@Ayumi Faeri@Giselle Lam@Alliasta Holista@Rachel Greenford@Della Barfield@Evelynn Decipio@Emily Shephard
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STA 10 | EVA 14 | STR 5 | WIS 19 | ARC 7 | ACC 18 Charmer • Keeper’s Catch • Paragon of Health • Lovely Creature • Foulplay • Keen Eye who's afraid of little old me? |
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15 Jul 2024, 01:40
The Scavenger Hunt
The Scavenger Hunt
THE THIRD RIDDLE HAS APPEARED!
Those who travelled second to the Concessions would find themselves congratulated by a short display of golden fireworks and the appearance of yet another stack of scrolls on the wooden countertop of the snack booths, though to the chagrin of many, they were not accompanied by any sweets. Each participant could take a scroll and open it to reveal the third riddle of the Scavenger Hunt:
Now that your neck is covered
And you feel stylish and new,
Why not attempt to play the field
And score a point or two?
While doing so, you may just find
Some smaller, dainty things.
Choose that which is most day-to-day
And often comes with strings.PLEASE REFER TO THE FIRST POST FOR INSTRUCTIONS & RULES.For any questions, please owl Aly Salinger.
@Tristan Theramin@Cass Ito@Colby Vidler@Rose Wemberly@Sere Nade@Mylo Atkins@Kim Sato@Dorion Anderson@Oonagh Brown@Minnie Duke@Septimus Merrill@Koko Riddle@EmmaLee LeDames@Pyxis Hellebore@Mahlioz Evethisawe@Ayumi Faeri@Giselle Lam@Alliasta Holista@Rachel Greenford@Della Barfield@Evelynn Decipio@Emily Shephard@AngelFyre McCubbin@Eugenia Karageorgiadi@Shubhangi Kanjilal@Charisse Woods@Elena Dough
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STA 10 | EVA 14 | STR 5 | WIS 19 | ARC 7 | ACC 18 Charmer • Keeper’s Catch • Paragon of Health • Lovely Creature • Foulplay • Keen Eye who's afraid of little old me? |
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22 Jul 2024, 03:38
The Scavenger Hunt
The Scavenger Hunt
THE FOURTH RIDDLE HAS APPEARED!
Those who travelled to the Goal Hoops as the third location, and therefore halfway point, of the Hunt would find themselves once again reassured and congratulated by those now-familiar golden fireworks and the magical conjuration of even more scrolls on the wooden table underneath the towering golden posts. Each participant could take a scroll and open it to reveal the fourth riddle of the Scavenger Hunt:
When scoring goals, each Chaser
Feels just like a queen or king.
Some purple thrones will suit them best
As they fly on eagle's wing.
So find the thrones, and while you're there,
Make sure that you are warm
By picking an accessory
That will your digits transform.PLEASE REFER TO THE FIRST POST FOR INSTRUCTIONS & RULES.For any questions, please owl Aly Salinger.
@Tristan Theramin@Cass Ito@Colby Vidler@Rose Wemberly@Sere Nade@Mylo Atkins@Kim Sato@Dorion Anderson@Oonagh Brown@Minnie Duke@Septimus Merrill@Koko Riddle@EmmaLee LeDames@Pyxis Hellebore@Mahlioz Evethisawe@Ayumi Faeri@Giselle Lam@Alliasta Holista@Rachel Greenford@Della Barfield@Evelynn Decipio@Emily Shephard@AngelFyre McCubbin@Eugenia Karageorgiadi@Shubhangi Kanjilal@Charisse Woods@Elena Dough
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STA 10 | EVA 14 | STR 5 | WIS 19 | ARC 7 | ACC 18 Charmer • Keeper’s Catch • Paragon of Health • Lovely Creature • Foulplay • Keen Eye who's afraid of little old me? |
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29 Jul 2024, 02:57
The Scavenger Hunt
The Scavenger Hunt
THE FIFTH RIDDLE HAS APPEARED!
Those who travelled fourth to the Top Box would find themselves reassured to the correctness of their location choice, at least, by a familiar show of golden explosions and the subsequent appearance of scrolls on the table nearest the purple thrones. Each participant could take a scroll and open it to reveal the penultimate location-and-object-hunting riddle of the Scavenger Hunt:
You've had enough of seeing the game
From so high up, well, haven't you?
Go lower now, and find a place
With a bit of a closer view.
When there, make sure to examine
That which goes upon your head.
You'll hear just fine and be not French
With this stunning accessory instead!PLEASE REFER TO THE FIRST POST FOR INSTRUCTIONS & RULES.For any questions, please owl Aly Salinger.
@Tristan Theramin@Cass Ito@Colby Vidler@Rose Wemberly@Sere Nade@Mylo Atkins@Kim Sato@Dorion Anderson@Oonagh Brown@Minnie Duke@Septimus Merrill@Koko Riddle@EmmaLee LeDames@Pyxis Hellebore@Mahlioz Evethisawe@Ayumi Faeri@Giselle Lam@Alliasta Holista@Rachel Greenford@Della Barfield@Evelynn Decipio@Emily Shephard@AngelFyre McCubbin@Eugenia Karageorgiadi@Shubhangi Kanjilal@Charisse Woods@Elena Dough
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STA 10 | EVA 14 | STR 5 | WIS 19 | ARC 7 | ACC 18 Charmer • Keeper’s Catch • Paragon of Health • Lovely Creature • Foulplay • Keen Eye who's afraid of little old me? |
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5 Aug 2024, 03:20
The Scavenger Hunt
The Scavenger Hunt
THE SIXTH RIDDLE HAS APPEARED!
Those who travelled fifth to the Stands would be greeted, too quickly as if no time had passed at all between their arrival and the fanfare, by Midas fireworks of epic proportions and a bunch of scrolls appearing out of seemingly nowhere beside the piles of hats. Each participant could take a scroll and open it to reveal the penultimate location-and-object-hunting riddle of the Scavenger Hunt:
You're almost there now, surely,
Just one more place to go.
Head down to where a match starts
With a classic Quaffle throw.
And once you're there you'll find
Piles of vegetable storage -
As for which one will suit you best,
Well, nothing rhymes with orange!
PLEASE REFER TO THE FIRST POST FOR INSTRUCTIONS & RULES.For any questions, please owl Aly Salinger.
@Tristan Theramin@Cass Ito@Colby Vidler@Rose Wemberly@Sere Nade@Mylo Atkins@Kim Sato@Dorion Anderson@Oonagh Brown@Minnie Duke@Septimus Merrill@Koko Riddle@EmmaLee LeDames@Pyxis Hellebore@Mahlioz Evethisawe@Ayumi Faeri@Giselle Lam@Alliasta Holista@Rachel Greenford@Della Barfield@Evelynn Decipio@Emily Shephard@AngelFyre McCubbin@Eugenia Karageorgiadi@Shubhangi Kanjilal@Charisse Woods@Elena Dough
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STA 10 | EVA 14 | STR 5 | WIS 19 | ARC 7 | ACC 18 Charmer • Keeper’s Catch • Paragon of Health • Lovely Creature • Foulplay • Keen Eye who's afraid of little old me? |
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11 Aug 2024, 21:26
The Scavenger Hunt
The Scavenger Hunt
THE FINAL RIDDLE HAS APPEARED!
As the scavenger hunters accumulated at the Centre Field, each carrying a bevy of items from their travels around the Quidditch stadium, they gathered at the table and chose a vegetable each. The deadline to arrive ticked by, and as it did, Aly Salinger strolled out to the centre of the snow-covered pitch, her arms full of scrolls and a wide smile on her face, to greet the hunters. "Welcome, everybody!" she called out, clearing the remainder of the vegetables off the table and setting down the scrolls. "I'm sure you're tired of fireworks by now, so I thought I'd hand-deliver these scrolls this time instead. Go on, everybody take one. There's just one riddle left."
You've collected all the parts and pieces
You'll need to finish your quest.
Now, the last task to undertake
Is building your snowfolk the best!
So take your snow and try to form
A classic frozen friend,
Our judges will then choose the best
And bring this event's end!
Aly grinned at her participants. "Well, what are you waiting for? Let's see those snowpeople!"PLEASE REFER TO THE FIRST POST FOR INSTRUCTIONS & RULES.
For this last post, we just ask that you build a snowperson with the items you've gathered throughout the scavenger hunt in the Centre Field! There is no right or wrong for this last post - it's just participation that matters! You may only use the items you have collected during the Hunt to build your snowperson. Deadline is the end of August 18th in the last time zone, and afterwards the winner(s) will be announced.For any questions, please owl Aly Salinger. Please also let me know if I've missed an item in the grand total below.
ITEMS LIST:
@Tristan Theramin: Sticks, Scarf, Buttons, Top Hat
@Cass Ito: Sticks, Scarf, Buttons, Mittens, Top Hat, Parsnip
@Colby Vidler: Quills, Scarf, Buttons, Mittens, Top Hat
@Rose Wemberly: Sticks, Scarf
@Sere Nade: Quills, Scarf, Buttons, Mittens, Top Hat, Parsnip
@Mylo Atkins: Sticks, Scarf, Buttons, Mittens, Top Hat, Parsnip
@Kim Sato (iNPC): Sticks, Scarf, Buttons, Mittens, Top Hat, Parsnip
@Dorion Anderson: Sticks, Scarf, Buttons, Mittens, Top Hat, Carrot
@Oonagh Brown: Sticks, Scarf
@Minnie Duke (iNPC): Sticks, Mittens
@Septimus Merrill: Sticks, Scarf, Buttons, Top Hat, Carrot
@Koko Riddle (iNPC): Sticks, Scarf, Buttons, Mittens
@EmmaLee LeDames: Sticks, Scarf, Buttons, Mittens, Top Hat, Carrot
@Pyxis Hellebore: Sticks, Scarf, Buttons, Mittens, Top Hat, Carrot
@Mahlioz Evethisawe (iNPC): Sticks, Scarf, Buttons, Mittens, Top Hat, Carrot
@Ayumi Faeri: Sticks
@Giselle Lam: Sticks
@Alliasta Holista: Sticks, Scarf, Buttons
@Rachel Greenford: Sticks, Scarf, Buttons
@Della Barfield: Sticks
@Evelynn Decipio: Sticks, Scarf, Buttons, Gloves, Top Hat, Carrot
@Emily Shephard: Sticks, Scarf, Buttons, Mittens, Top Hat, Parsnip
@AngelFyre McCubbin (iNPC): Scarf, Buttons, Mittens, Beret, Carrot
@Eugenia Karageorgiadi: Scarf, Buttons, Mittens, Top Hat, Parsnip
@Shubhangi Kanjilal: Scarf, Buttons, Mittens, Top Hat, Parsnip
@Charisse Woods: Scarf
@Elena Dough: Scarf
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STA 10 | EVA 14 | STR 5 | WIS 19 | ARC 7 | ACC 18 Charmer • Keeper’s Catch • Paragon of Health • Lovely Creature • Foulplay • Keen Eye who's afraid of little old me? |
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25 Oct 2024, 00:47
The Scavenger Hunt
The Scavenger Hunt
THE SCAVENGER HUNT IS OVER!
The winners have been announced at the Centre Field! You all built wonderful snowmen and did a great job of deciphering the locations and items necessary for the Hunt, but in the end, we had only four winners: people who got every riddle 100% right and posted a snowman-building post within the time frame. Give a round of applause to our winners: Dorion Anderson, EmmaLee LeDames, Pyxis Hellebore, and Zophyr Qethnis (Mahlioz Evethisawe)!!! To the winners, check your Remembrall for a special prize!
The riddle answers can be found within the Reducio below:
ReducioRiddle 1:
Welcome to the hunt, my dears,
And allons-y - let's go!
Firstly, you're tasked with finding
Where the advertisements show.
Go now to this location,
And when there you see three mounds,
Take something from the pile that
You'd find on the edge of school grounds.
Answers: Scoreboard, Sticks
Riddle 2:
Your journey's just beginning now
So don't you give up yet.
You've still got plenty of riddles to go
And plenty of snacks to get.
Here you'll find more than expected,
Some accessories to jazz up your ensemble.
Don't be fooled by fanciful things,
The true prize is far more humble.
Answers: Concessions, Scarves
Riddle 3:
Now that your neck is covered
And you feel stylish and new,
Why not attempt to play the field
And score a point or two?
While doing so, you may just find
Some smaller, dainty things.
Choose that which is most day-to-day
And often comes with strings.
Answers: Goal Hoops, Buttons
Riddle 4:
When scoring goals, each Chaser
Feels just like a queen or king.
Some purple thrones will suit them best
As they fly on eagle's wing.
So find the thrones, and while you're there,
Make sure that you are warm
By picking an accessory
That will your digits transform.
Answers: Top Box, Mittens
Riddle 5:
You've had enough of seeing the game
From so high up, well, haven't you?
Go lower now, and find a place
With a bit of a closer view.
When there, make sure to examine
That which goes upon your head.
You'll hear just fine and be not French
With this stunning accessory instead!
Answers: Stands, Top Hat
Riddle 6:
You're almost there now, surely,
Just one more place to go.
Head down to where a match starts
With a classic Quaffle throw.
And once you're there you'll find
Piles of vegetable storage -
As for which one will suit you best,
Well, nothing rhymes with orange!
Answers: Centre Field, Carrot
Riddle 7:
You've collected all the parts and pieces
You'll need to finish your quest.
Now, the last task to undertake
Is building your snowfolk the best!
So take your snow and try to form
A classic frozen friend,
Our judges will then choose the best
And bring this event's end!
Answers: Build a snowman with your items!For any questions, please owl Aly Salinger.
THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR PARTICIPATING!
@Tristan Theramin, @Cass Ito, @Colby Vidler, @Rose Wemberly, @Sere Nade, @Mylo Atkins, @Kim Sato (iNPC), @Dorion Anderson, @Oonagh Brown, @Minnie Duke (iNPC), @Septimus Merrill, @Koko Riddle (iNPC), @EmmaLee LeDames, @Pyxis Hellebore, @Mahlioz Evethisawe (iNPC), @Ayumi Faeri, @Giselle Lam, @Alliasta Holista, @Rachel Greenford, @Della Barfield, @Evelynn Decipio, @Emily Shephard, @AngelFyre McCubbin (iNPC), @Eugenia Karageorgiadi, @Shubhangi Kanjilal, @Charisse Woods, @Elena Dough
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STA 10 | EVA 14 | STR 5 | WIS 19 | ARC 7 | ACC 18 Charmer • Keeper’s Catch • Paragon of Health • Lovely Creature • Foulplay • Keen Eye who's afraid of little old me? |
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