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Spardel

2010-03-26T22:44:21Z

72.94.56.22: /* Trivia */

[[Image:Spardel.gif|frame|right|A Spardel]]

The '''Spardel''' is a [[Wikipedia:Dog|dog]]-like [[Petpet]] which isn't very intelligent, but makes up for this with the love it gives. It is sold in the [[Neopian Petpet Shop]].

==Colours==
As of October 2008, the Spardel comes in 24 different [[The Rainbow Pool|colours]]...

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*[[Black]] - ''August 27, 2003''
*[[Blue]] - ''Natural''
*[[Christmas]] - ''December 30, 2003''
*[[Chocolate]] - ''August 12, 2005''
*[[Cloud]] - ''September 6, 2005''
*[[Custard]] - ''August 2, 2005''
*[[Disco]] - ''February 9, 2006''
*[[Faerie (colour)|Faerie]] - ''September 6, 2005''
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*[[Ghost]] - ''August 1, 2003''
*[[Gold]] - ''August 12, 2005''
*[[Green]] - ''August 31, 2005''
*[[Grey]] - ''August 31, 2005''
*[[Halloween]] - ''October 2, 2003''
*[[Island]] - ''March 7, 2006''
*[[Maraquan]] - ''March 15, 2005''
*[[Mutant]] - ''February 13, 2008''
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*[[Pink]] - ''June 12, 2003''
*[[Pirate]] - ''September 19, 2005''
*[[Plushie (colour)|Plushie]] - ''October 3, 2008''
*[[Purple]] - ''August 31, 2005''
*[[Spotted]] - ''September 6, 2005''
*[[Strawberry]] - ''August 12, 2005''
*[[Tyrannian]] - ''May 12, 2004''
*[[White]] - ''September 6, 2005''
|}

==Trivia==
*As of September 2006, the Spardel is featured in 11 different [[item]]s.
*The Spardel was featured in ''Week 2'' of the [[Petpet Protection League]].
*In the game [[Neopets Puzzle Adventure]], a Spardel Petpet can be used to prevent an opponent from using any Petpets for three turns.
* A dog that strongly resembles the Spardel is seen in Lindsay's audition tape from the TV show Total Drama Island.

==External links==
*'''Petpet Puddle:''' [http://www.neopets.com/pool/petpet_colors.phtml?f_species=Spardel Spardel]
*'''How to Draw:''' [http://neopets.com/art/petpets/spardel.phtml The Spardel]
*'''Caption Competition:''' [http://www.neopets.com/games/caption/caption_archive.phtml?place=435 #435], [http://www.neopets.com/games/caption/caption_archive.phtml?place=463 #463], [http://www.neopets.com/games/caption/caption_archive.phtml?place=474 #474], [http://www.neopets.com/games/caption/caption_archive.phtml?place=587 #587], [http://www.neopets.com/games/caption/caption_archive.phtml?place=604 #604], [http://www.neopets.com/games/caption/caption_archive.phtml?place=607 #607], [http://www.neopets.com/games/caption/caption_archive.phtml?place=675 #675], [http://www.neopets.com/games/caption/caption_archive.phtml?place=752 #752], [http://www.neopets.com/games/caption/caption_archive.phtml?place=814 #814]
*'''Petpet Spotlight:''' [http://www.neopets.com/petpetspotlight.phtml?place=85 #85], [http://www.neopets.com/petpetspotlight.phtml?place=88 #88], [http://www.neopets.com/petpetspotlight.phtml?place=130 #130], [http://www.neopets.com/petpetspotlight.phtml?place=174 #174]

[[Category:Original Petpets]]

The Cyodrake's Gaze

2009-11-14T00:16:40Z

72.94.56.22: /* Trivia */

{{Construction | reason=Plot summary to be written, timelines, prizes, and pretty much everything else, and a rewrite to make everything neat and tidy. [[Talk:The Cyodrake's Gaze|Discuss]] if help is needed.}}
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'''''The Cyodrake's Gaze''''' is a mysterious ship which appeared at [[Krawk Island]] on August 3, 2006 as part of the mystery [[plot]] by the same name. The plot required Neopians to interview crew members and solve the mystery of what happened to [[Hoban|the ship's navigator]], who fell overboard during a storm. The plot ended on September 8, 2006, coinciding with the release of the new world of [[Shenkuu]].

The crew of ''The Cyodrake's Gaze'' sold [[food]], [[Battledome Equipment]] and medicine, and Linae the Kougra hosted the game [[Kou-jong]]. (The facilities available on the ship have since become available in Shenkuu itself now that the plot has concluded.) The design of the [[Wikipedia:Junk (ship)|ship's rigging]], the items it supplied, and Kou-jong implied the vessel came from a [[Wikipedia:China|Chinese]] style world, revealed to be true with the release of Shenkuu. Besides being able to sail on the water, The Gaze was capable of flying as well, allowing it to travel and trade with many different lands. Its relation to the [[Cyodrake]], the [[Petpet]] after which it is named, is unknown.

==Crew==
''The Cyodrake's Gaze'' is manned by the following [[Neopet]]s, in the order they are introduced in the plot.

*[[Captain Tuan]] - A Blue [[Gnorbu]]. He is captain of the ship, and has taken it upon himself to find his lost crewman Hoban. He was hesitant to allow outside help to find Hoban, but as the plot progressed he realized the users' help was needed. He suggests a crew member to interview each time his ship moves.
*First Mate [[Shumi]] - A Green [[Scorchio]]. He suggested that users should help Captain Tuan. He is rarely seen away from his captain's side.
*[[Orrin]] - A Red [[Nimmo]]. Orrin keeps the inventory on all the ship's stores, and sells [[Exotic Foods]] at the [[Exotic Foods (Shop)|Exotic Foods]] shop. He was down in the hold when the storm hit, and he saw someone fall off the side of the ship, sparking the search for Hoban after he couldn't be found.
*[[Hoban]] - A Yellow [[Aisha]]. As the navigator of the ship, Hoban is responsible for plotting the ship's course. He fell overboard in a storm, and the crew set out to look for him. While the crewmembers slightly disagree about the events that took place before the storm, they all say that Hoban got angry and left dinner early just before the storm hit.
*[[Linae]] - A Pink [[Kougra]]. She runs the Kou-jong game. Superstitious Linae believes Hoban was bad luck, and that he somehow brought the storm down upon them.
*[[Chef Bonju]] - An Orange [[Blumaroo]]. Bonju is the ship's cook and keeper of the [[Magical Cooking Vessel]].
*[[Kentari]] - A Yellow [[Shoyru]]. He manages the weaponry stores of the ship and sells [[Wonderous Weaponry]] at the [[Wonderous Weaponry (Shop)|Wonderous Weaponry]] shop.
*[[Anshu]] - A Brown [[Ruki]]. Anshu is the ship's doctor and sells [[Remarkable Restoratives]] at the [[Remarkable Restoratives (Shop)|Remarkable Restoratives]] shop.

==Plot Summary==
===Plot Progression===
''The Cyodrake's Gaze'' appeared at [[Krawk Island]] on August 3, 2006, unable to make it to [[Mystery Island]], their destination. The ship had just sailed through a storm, during which they lost much of their supplies and also their navigator, [[Hoban]], in a recent storm. [[Captain Tuan]] shared his story with users, detailing what happened from his perspective. Three days later, presumably when the ship had repaired sufficiently, it sailed away.

On 8th August, the ship appeared on the shores south of Mystery Island. The crew had hoped to find Hoban there, but he had not reached it. As they resupplied, [[Kentari]] shared his story of the night of the storm. The ship set sail at midnight [[NST]] on the August 11, again having stopped for only three days.

On the 15th August, the ship reappeared in [[Faerieland]] - the Captain had forgotten to mention that the ship can fly. [[Chef Bonju]] was interviewed, and the ship left Faerieland at midnight on 19th August.

The ship reappeared on the 23rd in the [[Lost Desert]], where Linae gave her version of events. The ship left the desert on the 27th.

When the ship docked at Mystery Island again, on the 29th, Captain Tuan remarked that the crew were running out of time and that their stories do not tally. First Mate Shumi unlocks Hoban's map room, where there are two documents ([http://images.neopets.com/cgship/maps/grid_2837fn3suq.gif a grid] and [http://images.neopets.com/cgship/maps/nav_gkd83jdl2i.gif a map] seeming to show the direction change from Mystery Island to Krawk Island) annotated in red which are of interest. It should be noted that, presumably, since Hoban disappeared only Shumi has had access to this room.

On the 31st August, users were then allowed to guess at what had happened and where Hoban was now.

On the 7th of September, Hoban had finally been located, and gave his account of the storm. He had been pushed overboard by Bonju during an argument about his cooking. The existence of Shenkuu, the heavily speculated Asian world, was finally confirmed by Captain Tuan.

===The Night of the Storm===
====Captain Tuan's Account====
At the start of dinner, Captain Tuan sent Orrin to the supply room to complete the inventory he had failed to finish, where he locked him in until he had completed his work. On returning to the mess room, he found Hoban declaring "Let's see you laugh when I sail you into a storm!" before marching from the room. After dinner, a storm arrived, and the captain called for all hands on deck, The storm lasted for several hours and after it the ship was somewhat worse for wear, having lost a considerable amount of supplies overboard. Realising that Hoban and Orrin were not with them, and that the captain had locked Orrin below deck for the entire duration of the storm, Tuan sends First Mate Shumi to fetch the [[Nimmo]]. As soon as he reached the captain, Orrin says that during the storm he heard a scream and saw someone fall into the water. Despite their searches, the crew could not find the navigator on board, concluding he had indeed been washed over.

====Kentari's Account====
According to Kentari, Hoban said his fateful line in a angry manner, whereas Tuan thought it was less emotional. The crew dismissed Hoban, and carried on with their meal. Kentari finished his meal first, and left the mess room before the others. He went to the armoury and ran his usual inspection - everything was in order. However, later on, while he was doing his rounds, he saw Chef Bonju sneak out of the armoury, concealing something in his jacket. Before he could investigate, the storm broke out and Kentari was called to deck. While he was trying to secure the starboard side brace for the forward topsail, Hoban came over to assist him, complaining that Linae thought he was bad luck and had brought the storm on the ship himself. Kentari did not see Hoban again in the storm.

====Chef Bonju's Account====
According to Chef Bonju, Hoban spoke his words matter-of-factly before leaving the room, and the others enjoyed the meal greatly. He noted that Linae and Anshu remained behind, whispering together, seeming to conspire to do something. He then thoroughly washed the dishes, but as he was getting to the silverware had to go up to the deck as the storm broke out. He saw Hoban three times in the storm, first at the starboard railing, then at the port railing, then later he talked to him, although this does not match Anshu's account, when he had calmed down. He asked whether he was thought of as bad luck, as Linae had said something to that effect which had irritated him. When prompted, Bonju explained his trip to the armoury by saying he was fetching a knife to carve with, as the one he usually uses had mysteriously vanished. However, if the Chef was busy washing up when the storm started, he would not have had the time to go to the armoury and fetch a knife, if the timing Kentari recalls is accurate. Also, it has been questioned what the Chef would need to carve ''after'' after the meal. Finally, it should be noted that the knife he took from the store does not appear to be suitable for carving, although this may be a mistake on the behalf of the artists.

====Linae's Account====
By Linae's account, Hoban's muttered his words furiously, like a "fateful hex". After dinner, Linae spoke with Anshu about the poor quality of the food, although this seems unlikely as the other crew members seem to be able to go on at length about the meal and it does not match Anshu's explanation. She describes her discussion with Anshu as "brief", while Bonju insisted they lingered behind to talk. Afterwards, Linae returned to her cabin and began to play a game of [[Kou-jong]], but found she was missing her ''Lost Desert Sunset'' tile. Having searched her cabin, she then went up onto deck, where she found it behind a crate. While retrieving it, she heard Anshu and Hoban arguing, but the call for all hands on deck came shortly after they started arguing, and Hoban went to the wheel. She worked on deck for a while, twice beside Hoban, before going below deck to help Anshu fix a leak, although Anshu does not mention her himself. She considers Hoban responsible for the storm, and bad luck.

====Anshu's Account====
Anshu's recollection is that Hoban's words were spoken less angrily than Linae recalls, and possibly with some desperation. After their meal, Linae pulled Anshu briefly to one side to ask about an undisclosed medical issue. Anshu then went for a brief walk, alone, on deck, but just before the storm came he got into an argument with Hoban. Anshu wanted to stop in at Krawk Island to obtain some medical supplies, but Hoban refused to change course. As the storm hit, Hoban went to the wheel while Anshu was sent down below to repair a leak. Twice Anshu heard Hoban above him on deck, the first time, when he investigated, Hoban was arguing with someone, and then later he heard him arguing again, on the aftdeck, but when he inquired Bonju didn't know anything about it.

====Hoban's Account====
According to Hoban's story, he claims that after he stated the fateful line, he left the dining area to his map room to get some work done. Several hours after, Anshu confronted him and they both got into a heated argument. At one o'clock, Captain Tuan sent him to assist Linae, where she called him bad luck. Two hours later, he went to help Kentari and was ignored. At 4:00 he saw Anshu again, but avoided him because he was clearly still bitter about their disagreement, then at 5:00 had an argument with Linae about what he had said earlier. He was passing the cargo crates at six o'clock when he noticed Bonju was furious at how he had not finished the "glorious meal" hours before. Hoban then confronted him and in the resulting fight, he was pushed overboard by Bonju, where he was left floating in a crate full of food. After his eventual rescue, Bonju was finally punished by being locked in the storeroom, and Captain Tuan invited the user to Shenkuu.

==Hoban's Timeline==
From the information each of the crew have given, it is possible to construct a timeline of Hoban's projected whereabouts on the ship on the day of the storm. Where conflicting reports exist, they have both been listed parallel.

It should noted that some of the times are only projected times based on the assumption that the storm occurred at 12:00 NST, which although not confirmed would tie in with the rest of the times and would allow each of the events to fall into order by the 1:00-6:00 time scale that is given in the area to input the solution.

<blockquote>''Currently in the works on how the timeline will be presented. Thought it wasn't proper to add a timeline when it wasn't completed nor was it thought out how it would be. Discuss proposals and ideas in this articles "Discussion" page.'' --[[User:Jacob|Jacob]] 17:24, 2 Sep 2006 (CDT)</blockquote>

==Solving the Mystery==
On August 31, after questioning all the crew, users were able to make the following guesses about Hoban and his whereabouts...
<table width="700"><tr><td width="350" valign="top">
*'''Who pushed Hoban?'''
**Linae
**Anshu
**Bonju
**Kentari
*'''When did he fall?'''
**1:00
**2:00
**3:00
**4:00
**5:00
**6:00
*'''Where on the ship did he fall?'''
**helm
**starboard railing
**cargo crates
**port railing
**foremast
**aftdeck
</td><td width="350" valign="top">
*'''Where is Hoban now?'''
**G19
**F6
**G14
**I22
**E3
**G10
*'''Do you like Hoban's hat?'''
**yes
</td></tr></table>

==Prizes==
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Prizes were rewarded on September 14, 2006, by [http://www.neopets.com/cg_guess.phtml visiting Captain Tuan]. At least 2 correct guesses needed to be made, and a user would be rewarded with an avatar, a sidebar, and a trophy and random prize, the rarity of which was depending on the number of correct guesses. Prize progression is as follows...

*2/5: Sidebar + Avatar + http://images.neopets.com/shenkuu/cgp/trophy_4.gif (''Lucky Guesser'')
*3/5: Sidebar + Avatar + Hobans Leftovers + http://images.neopets.com/shenkuu/cgp/trophy_3.gif (''Know-It-All'')
*4/5: Sidebar + Avatar + Hobans Map Book + http://images.neopets.com/shenkuu/cgp/trophy_2.gif (''Gumshoe'')
*5/5: Sidebar + Avatar + Hobans Hat + http://images.neopets.com/shenkuu/cgp/trophy_1.gif (''Master Sleuth'')
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==Presentation==
The way the comic-strips for this plot are written, it is as though the reader is conducting the investigation and is an integral part of the plot line, something absent from previous, similar plots which included part-by-part chapters.

Whenever the ship leaves harbour, the main comic page becomes inaccessible. The sources of the comics can still be accessed, however, for them to be read:

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*[http://images.neopets.com/comic_book_shell/generic_comic_book_shell_v13.swf?lang=en&logoArtURL_str=http%3A%2F%2Fimages.neopets.com%2Fcgship%2Fcomic%2Flogo_art_v1.swf&navArtURL_str=http%3A%2F%2Fimages.neopets.com%2Fcgship%2Fcomic%2Fnav_art_v1.swf&itemID=107&translationServer=www.neopets.com&random=0&flashXML=%3Cmessage%20success%20%3D%20%271%27%20text%20%3D%20%27%27%3E%3Cbooks%3E%3Cbook%3E%3Cpages%3E%3Cpage%3E%3Cnumber%3E7%3C%2Fnumber%3E%3Ctitle%3ETHIS%20FIELD%20IS%20NOT%20USED%3C%2Ftitle%3E%3Curl%3Ehttp%3A%2F%2Fimages.neopets.com%2Fcgship%2Fcomic%2Fpages%2Fbook4_page0_v1_bjvy2hdm.swf%3C%2Furl%3E%3C%2Fpage%3E%3Cpage%3E%3Cnumber%3E8%3C%2Fnumber%3E%3Ctitle%3ETHIS%20FIELD%20IS%20NOT%20USED%3C%2Ftitle%3E%3Curl%3Ehttp%3A%2F%2Fimages.neopets.com%2Fcgship%2Fcomic%2Fpages%2Fbook4_page1_v1_bjvy2hdm.swf%3C%2Furl%3E%3C%2Fpage%3E%3C%2Fpages%3E%3C%2Fbook%3E%3C%2Fbooks%3E%3C%2Fmessage%3E& Chapter 4]
*[http://images.neopets.com/comic_book_shell/generic_comic_book_shell_v13.swf?lang=en&logoArtURL_str=http%3A%2F%2Fimages.neopets.com%2Fcgship%2Fcomic%2Flogo_art_v1.swf&navArtURL_str=http%3A%2F%2Fimages.neopets.com%2Fcgship%2Fcomic%2Fnav_art_v1.swf&itemID=107&translationServer=www.neopets.com&random=0&flashXML=%3Cmessage%20success%20%3D%20%271%27%20text%20%3D%20%27%27%3E%3Cbooks%3E%3Cbook%3E%3Cpages%3E%3Cpage%3E%3Cnumber%3E9%3C%2Fnumber%3E%3Ctitle%3ETHIS%20FIELD%20IS%20NOT%20USED%3C%2Ftitle%3E%3Curl%3Ehttp%3A%2F%2Fimages.neopets.com%2Fcgship%2Fcomic%2Fpages%2Fbook5_page0_v1_10w8dhvn.swf%3C%2Furl%3E%3C%2Fpage%3E%3Cpage%3E%3Cnumber%3E10%3C%2Fnumber%3E%3Ctitle%3ETHIS%20FIELD%20IS%20NOT%20USED%3C%2Ftitle%3E%3Curl%3Ehttp%3A%2F%2Fimages.neopets.com%2Fcgship%2Fcomic%2Fpages%2Fbook5_page1_v1_10w8dhvn.swf%3C%2Furl%3E%3C%2Fpage%3E%3C%2Fpages%3E%3C%2Fbook%3E%3C%2Fbooks%3E%3C%2Fmessage%3E& Chapter 5]
*[http://images.neopets.com/comic_book_shell/generic_comic_book_shell_v13.swf?lang=en&logoArtURL_str=http%3A%2F%2Fimages.neopets.com%2Fcgship%2Fcomic%2Flogo_art_v1.swf&navArtURL_str=http%3A%2F%2Fimages.neopets.com%2Fcgship%2Fcomic%2Fnav_art_v1.swf&itemID=107&translationServer=www.neopets.com&random=0&flashXML=%3Cmessage%20success%20%3D%20%271%27%20text%20%3D%20%27%27%3E%3Cbooks%3E%3Cbook%3E%3Cpages%3E%3Cpage%3E%3Cnumber%3E11%3C%2Fnumber%3E%3Ctitle%3ETHIS%20FIELD%20IS%20NOT%20USED%3C%2Ftitle%3E%3Curl%3Ehttp%3A%2F%2Fimages.neopets.com%2Fcgship%2Fcomic%2Fpages%2Fbook6_page0_v1_vj2yhf32.swf%3C%2Furl%3E%3C%2Fpage%3E%3Cpage%3E%3Cnumber%3E12%3C%2Fnumber%3E%3Ctitle%3ETHIS%20FIELD%20IS%20NOT%20USED%3C%2Ftitle%3E%3Curl%3Ehttp%3A%2F%2Fimages.neopets.com%2Fcgship%2Fcomic%2Fpages%2Fbook6_page1_v1_vj2yhf32.swf%3C%2Furl%3E%3C%2Fpage%3E%3Cpage%3E%3Cnumber%3E13%3C%2Fnumber%3E%3Ctitle%3ETHIS%20FIELD%20IS%20NOT%20USED%3C%2Ftitle%3E%3Curl%3Ehttp%3A%2F%2Fimages.neopets.com%2Fcgship%2Fcomic%2Fpages%2Fbook6_page2_v1_vj2yhf32.swf%3C%2Furl%3E%3C%2Fpage%3E%3C%2Fpages%3E%3C%2Fbook%3E%3C%2Fbooks%3E%3C%2Fmessage%3E& Chapter 6]

Due to the size of the source images, however, and the inability to scroll down them on most browsers when viewing them in source form (as they are Flash movies), sites such as [[TheDailyNeopets]] have set up [http://www.thedailyneopets.com/cyodrakes-gaze/comics-1/ pages] where they can be seen and scrolled.

==Trivia==
{|align=right
|http://images.neopets.com/sponsors/pklogo.gif
|}
*On ''The Cyodrake's Gaze'' comic page, an image under the banner stated the plot was sponsored by [http://www.pokemoncenter.com PokemonCenter.com].
*References to [[Mystery Island Volcano]], the [[Lost Desert Plot]] and the [[Altador Plot]] were made in the release of the plot in the saying...<blockquote>''Ah ha! So there is more going on! Clever one, you are. You hesitate for a moment, though, if only because you remember previous times you've offered to help a strangers. Volcanoes... and spike traps... and flooded cities. *shudder*''</blockquote>
*Many theories emerged throughout the participation of the plot where the Cyodrake's Gaze would appear next after each disappearance. [[Lutari Island]] and [[Altador]] were of major discussion, and many users were angry at the thought it would arrive at Lutari Island, because it was only available to users who had [[Neopets Mobile]].
*After the plot, [http://www.neopets.com/games/eyeofthestorm.phtml Eye of the Storm], starring ''The Cyodrake's Gaze'''s crew, was released. The game was available for Premium Beta testing during the plot.
*In each recollection of the events of storm, Hoban is first seen carrying only an empty bag at his side, but in later versions as three scrolls. Changes like this could be part of and artists whim, similar to the changes of art style in [[Battle for Meridell]], or they could be real different recollections, such as the way Hoban "threatened" he would sail them into a storm.
*To date, ''The Cyodrake's Gaze'' is the only significant plot not to have any TCG cards affiliated with it or any of the characters, and one of the only plots not to have any plushies released in the likeness of the characters, although Linae and Bonju plushies were released to coincide with the 2009 Shenkuu Lunar Festival, they have never officially been released and are MIA.

==External Links==
*'''Plot Info:''' [http://neopets.com/cyodrakesgaze.phtml The Cyodrake's Gaze], [http://neopets.com/cg_comic.phtml The Cyodrake's Gaze Plot Comics]
*[http://www.neopets.com/shenkuu/ Shenkuu]
*'''Selected Pet Pages:''' [http://www.neopets.com/~Aardax Guide by glenstew]
*'''Selected Fansites:''' [http://www.freewebs.com/itoldyounotto/~Reperrion.html Guide by frozenpandaman]

[[Category:Neopian Locations]]
[[Category:Plots]]
[[Category:Ships]]

Commander Gormos

2009-08-26T00:15:12Z

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{|align=right
|http://images.neopets.com/galleryofheroes/heroes/gormos.gif
|}
'''Commander Gormos''' is a [[Kougra]] hired by [[Dr. Sloth]] to lead his armies.

==Plot Summary==
:''Main Article: [[Return of Dr. Sloth]]''

When Commander Gormos was ordered to get coffee for his master, Sloth, he met [[Gorix]] and [[Cylara]]. However, he let the two Neopets escape from the [[Virtupets Space Station]], just because he was already stressed out.

==Trivia==
*Gormos was nominated for the ''Best Villain'' category during the 2008 [[Neopies]], however, Gormos is featured in the Gallery of Heroes.
*Gormos was featured in an animation from the 2008 [[Advent Calender]].

==External links==
*'''Gallery of Heroes:''' [http://www.neopets.com/hero/showhero.phtml?pos=16 Commander Gormos]
*'''Neopets TCG:''' [http://www.neopets.com/tcg/displayCard.phtml?edid=3&id=27 Commander Gormos]

{{stub}}

[[Category:Kougras]]
[[Category:Heroes]]
[[Category:Villains]]
[[Category:The Return of Dr. Sloth]]

Hoban

2009-08-26T00:13:56Z

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[[Image:Hoban HTD.gif|right|frame|Hoban ''How to Draw'' final image.]]

'''Hoban''' (also known as ''Hoban the Navigator'') is a [[Yellow]] [[Aisha]], and the navigator of [[The Cyodrake's Gaze]]. His personality varies according to the different accounts of other crew members upon the merchant ship, but he is basically portrayed as being an informal, slightly bad tempered, generally cheerful character. The contents of his shoulder bag also varies slightly in each account.

==Plot summary==
===The Cyodrake's Gaze===
:''Main Article: [[The Cyodrake's Gaze]]''

''...to be added...''

==Trivia==
{|align=right
|http://images.neopets.com/items/cgp_hobans_hat.gif
|}
*One of the plot prizes for The Cyodrake's Gaze was '''Hobans Hat''', a [[weapon]] for the [[Battledome]], showing that Hoban's hat was more than just for show (as the item description says). Interestingly, the real Hoban's hat does not give off yellow smoke/mist, like the prize does, and it has never been shown doing anything magical in the comics or anywhere else.
*''How To Draw'' tutorial added September 30, 2006.
*Neopedia article was added September 29, 2007.
*To date, no other (male) Aishas have played a major role in plots; up until the arrival of the Cyodrake's Gaze, all the lead character Aishas in plots were female (e.g., The Court Dancer, Caylis, Isca).
*Hoban appears on the cover of the book [http://www.neopets.com/search.phtml?selected_type=object&string=Extreme%2BShenkuu Extreme Shenkuu], though his shoulder bag is a different color, his hair appears to be styled differently, and he is wearing red pants on the book's cover.
*After he threatened to sail the ''Cyodrake's Gaze'' into a storm, one really did come upon the ship, implying that he may have psychic powers like [[Isca]] and [[Caylis]], or the power to control the skies or the sea, or both. Hoban and the two aforementioned Aishas share vaguely similar hair colour and a strong association with the sea.
*The name 'Hoban' likely comes from the TV series Firefly, as is suggested by the "Leaf on the Wind" avatar.
*Some of Hoban's personality traits may have been loosely based on Nami from One Piece; they are both headstrong navigators that pilot their respective ships. Also, Nami is 18 years old, which is around the standard age for many Neopian plot characters; however, Hoban is 30, as stated in his Neopedia article.
*Linae shares a small number of traits with Hoban as well, as their species ([[Kougra]] and [[Aisha]] respectively) are based on real-life cats, they are both argumentative, and they both wear brown clothing.

==External links==
*'''Plot Info:''' [http://www.neopets.com/cg_comic.phtml?chapter=1 The Cyodrake's Gaze], [http://neopets.com/cg_maproom.phtml Hoban's Map Room (Dead link)]
*'''Neopedia:''' [http://www.neopets.com/neopedia.phtml?neopedia_id=240 Hoban]
*'''Caption Competition:''' [http://www.neopets.com/games/caption/caption_archive.phtml?place=782 #782]
*[http://neopets.com/art/misc/hoban.phtml How to Draw - Hoban]

[[Category:Aishas]]
[[Category:The Cyodrake's Gaze]]

Kentari

2009-08-26T00:10:41Z

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[[Image:Kentari.gif|right]]

'''Kentari''' is a Yellow [[Shoyru]] from the [[Cyodrake's Gaze]] [[plot]]. He owns the shop [[Wonderous Weaponry (Shop)|Wonderous Weaponry]] in [[Shenkuu]] and hosts [[Godori]].

==Plot summary==
===The Cyodrake's Gaze===
:''Main Article: [[The Cyodrake's Gaze]]''
Finishing his dinner first, Kentari headed down to resume his duties. During his rounds he saw [[Chef Bonju]] sneaking out of the weapons store room. Before having time to investigate, the whole crew was ordered onto the deck. His only interaction with [[Hoban]] was when the navigator came to assist him but was upset about [[Linae]]'s bad omen comment. He did not know that Hoban was missing until after hearing the news from [[Shumi]].

===Artwork goof===
Kentari's hands alternate between having fingers (like gloves) and not having fingers (remeniscent of mittens) in the comic's second chapter.

==Trivia==
*Kentari is featured on a [[Stamp]], released August 4, 2007.
*The [[Neopedia]] article was released on October 6, 2007.
*To date, Kentari is the only ''Cyodrake's Gaze'' crewmember to have been featured in three [[Caption Contest|Caption Contests]], and only he and one other Cyodrake's Gaze sailor have their own Neopedia articles.
*Kentari and Hoban are the only Cyodrake's Gaze crewmembers that have had their age confirmed.

==External links==
*'''Plot Info:''' [http://www.neopets.com/cg_comic.phtml?chapter=2 The Cyodrake's Gaze - Chapter 2]
*'''Neopedia:''' [http://www.neopets.com/neopedia.phtml?neopedia_id=154 Kentari]
*'''Caption Competition:''' [http://www.neopets.com/games/caption/caption_archive.phtml?place=737 #737], [http://www.neopets.com/games/caption/caption_archive.phtml?place=754 #754], [http://www.neopets.com/games/caption/caption_archive.phtml?place=782 #782]

[[Category:Shoyrus]]
[[Category:The Cyodrake's Gaze]]

Hoban

2009-08-24T00:04:26Z

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[[Image:Hoban HTD.gif|right|frame|Hoban ''How to Draw'' final image.]]

'''Hoban''' (also known as ''Hoban the Navigator'') is a [[Yellow]] [[Aisha]], and the navigator of [[The Cyodrake's Gaze]]. His personality varies according to the different accounts of other crew members upon the merchant ship, but he is basically portrayed as being an informal, slightly bad tempered, generally cheerful character. The contents of his shoulder bag also varies slightly in each account.

==Plot summary==
===The Cyodrake's Gaze===
:''Main Article: [[The Cyodrake's Gaze]]''

''...to be added...''

==Trivia==
{|align=right
|http://images.neopets.com/items/cgp_hobans_hat.gif
|}
*One of the plot prizes for The Cyodrake's Gaze was '''Hobans Hat''', a [[weapon]] for the [[Battledome]], showing that Hoban's hat was more than just for show (as the item description says). Interestingly, the real Hoban's hat does not give off yellow smoke/mist, like the prize does, and it has never been shown doing anything magical in the comics or anywhere else.
*''How To Draw'' tutorial added September 30, 2006.
*Neopedia article was added September 29, 2007.
*To date, no other male Aishas have been featured in plots.
*Hoban appears on the cover of the book [http://www.neopets.com/search.phtml?selected_type=object&string=Extreme%2BShenkuu Extreme Shenkuu], though his shoulder bag is a different color, his hair appears to be styled differently, and he is wearing red pants on the book's cover.
*After he threatened to sail the ''Cyodrake's Gaze'' into a storm, one really did come upon the ship, implying that he may have psychic powers like [[Isca]] and [[Caylis]], or the power to control the skies or the sea, or both. Hoban and the two aforementioned Aishas share vaguely similar hair colour and a strong association with the sea.
*The name 'Hoban' likely comes from the TV series Firefly, as is suggested by the "Leaf on the Wind" avatar.
*Some of Hoban's personality traits may have been loosely based on Nami from One Piece; they are both headstrong navigators that pilot their respective ships. Also, Nami is 18 years old, which is around the standard age for many Neopian plot characters; however, Hoban is 30, as stated in his Neopedia article.
*Linae shares a small number of traits with Hoban as well, as their species ([[Kougra]] and [[Aisha]] respectively) are based on real-life cats, they are both argumentative, and they both wear brown clothing.

==External links==
*'''Plot Info:''' [http://www.neopets.com/cg_comic.phtml?chapter=1 The Cyodrake's Gaze], [http://neopets.com/cg_maproom.phtml Hoban's Map Room (Dead link)]
*'''Neopedia:''' [http://www.neopets.com/neopedia.phtml?neopedia_id=240 Hoban]
*'''Caption Competition:''' [http://www.neopets.com/games/caption/caption_archive.phtml?place=782 #782]
*[http://neopets.com/art/misc/hoban.phtml How to Draw - Hoban]

[[Category:Aishas]]
[[Category:The Cyodrake's Gaze]]

Pteri

2009-08-23T23:58:03Z

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{{PastFeatured}}

{{construction|reason=Proper overview and colours section to write}}

[[Image:Pteri blue baby.gif|frame|Blue Pteri as of July 2, 2006.]]
The '''Pteri''' is a bird-like [[Neopet]] introduced on May 16, 2001. Originally from the prehistoric world of [[Tyrannia]], they can now be found all over [[Neopia]]. Pteri are lively and fun-loving creatures which can fly through the skies with ease. Pteri are often found nesting high places such as treetops, and enjoy playing tricks on those who pass by, and filling the air with their laughter.

It's suggested in the [http://neopets.com/tcg/displayCard.phtml?edid=4&id=44 Yellow Pteri] card Pteri migrate to [[Mystery Island]], similar to the migration of real-life birds.

==Overview==
''...to be added...''

==Colours==
As of November 2008, Pteri can come in 37 different [[The Rainbow Pool|colours]]:

{|align=center
|-valign=top
|width=250|
*[[Baby]] - ''November 8, 2003''
*[[Blue]] - ''Natural''
*[[Brown]] - ''March 8, 2004''
*[[Checkered]] - ''March 4, 2003''
*[[Chocolate]] - ''November 8, 2008''
*[[Christmas]] - ''December 2, 2002''
*[[Cloud]] - ''October 9, 2001''
*[[Darigan]] - ''?''
*[[Desert]] - ''June 28, 2001''
*[[Disco]] - ''November 8, 2006''
*[[Electric]] - ''August 12, 2002''
*[[Faerie (colour)|Faerie]] - ''April 21, 2005''
*[[Fire]] - ''May 18, 2001''
|width=250|
*[[Ghost]] - ''November 8, 2004''
*[[Glowing]] - ''May 17, 2001''
*[[Green]] - ''Natural''
*[[Grey]] - ''November 8, 2006''
*[[Island]] - ''August 30, 2005''
*[[Maraquan]] - ''February 16, 2006''
*[[Orange]] - ''September 20, 2002''
*[[Pink]] - ''April 23, 2003''
*[[Pirate]] - ''November 8, 2005''
*[[Plushie (colour)|Plushie]] - ''November 11, 2003''
*[[Purple]] - ''October 29, 2001''
*[[Rainbow]] - ''August 12, 2002''
*[[Red]] - ''Natural''
|width=250|
*[[Robot]] - ''March 8, 2006''
*[[Royal]] - ''November 8, 2007''
*[[Shadow]] - ''November 7, 2003''
*[[Snow]] - ''November 8, 2004''
*[[Speckled]] - ''July 30, 2001''
*[[Spotted]] - ''May 16, 2001''
*[[Starry]] - ''Nobemver 8, 2002''
*[[Striped]] - ''May 17, 2001''
*[[White]] - ''December 21, 2001''
*[[Yellow]] - ''Natural''
*[[Zombie]] - ''November 8, 2008''
|}

==Trivia==
*As of June 2009, over 3.2 million Pteri have been created on Neopets, placing them 27th of 54 Neopets in popularity. They are also featured in 85 [[item]]s and come in 32 different [[colour]]s.
*In the [[Neopets TCG]], Pteri are associated with the element of air.
*In the [[Battledome]], Pteri have air resistance, taking less damage from air icons than other pets.
*A red Pteri is the official mascot of TheDailyNeopets.com.
*The Pteri's name may be derived from ''pterodactyl'', considering the fact that the Pteri is originally from Tyrannia.

==See also==
*'''Famous Pteris:''' [[Clutch Billaban]], [[Down for Maintenance Pteri]], [[Gali Yoj]], [[Gif'n]], [[Mrs. Owens]], [[The Black Pteri]], [[The Golden Pteri]]
*'''Games:''' [[NeoQuest I]], [[NeoQuest II]], [[Pterattack]]

==External links==
*'''Neopets Description:''' [http://www.neopets.com/petinfo.phtml?type=Pteri The Pteri], [http://www.neopets.com/pteri What is a Pteri?]
*'''Pronunciation:''' [http://images.neopets.com/images/pronounce/pteri.wav Pteri - ''ter-ree''], [http://images.neopets.com/images/pronounce/pteris.wav Pteris - ''ter-rees'']
*'''Rainbow Pool:''' [http://www.neopets.com/pool/all_pb.phtml?f_species_id=40 Pteri]
*'''Neopedia:''' [http://www.neopets.com/neopedia.phtml?neopedia_id=252 Tyrannian Mini Golf]
*'''NeoDeck:''' [http://neopets.com/games/neodeck/colcardlookup.phtml?colcard_id=94 Gali Yoj], [http://neopets.com/games/neodeck/colcardlookup.phtml?colcard_id=196 Medieval Pteri], [http://neopets.com/games/neodeck/colcardlookup.phtml?colcard_id=248 Pteri Champion]
*'''Neopets TCG:''' [http://neopets.com/tcg/displayCard.phtml?edid=4&id=11 Rainbow Pteri], [http://neopets.com/tcg/displayCard.phtml?edid=4&id=44 Yellow Pteri], [http://neopets.com/tcg/displayCard.phtml?edid=4&id=58 Pteri Lookout], [http://neopets.com/tcg/displayCard.phtml?edid=4&id=75 Red Pteri], [http://neopets.com/tcg/displayCard.phtml?edid=10&id=97 Yellow Pteri (2nd Print)]
*'''Caption Competition:''' [http://www.neopets.com/games/caption/caption_archive.phtml?place=80 #80], [http://www.neopets.com/games/caption/caption_archive.phtml?place=81 #81], [http://www.neopets.com/games/caption/caption_archive.phtml?place=104 #104], [http://www.neopets.com/games/caption/caption_archive.phtml?place=106 #106], [http://www.neopets.com/games/caption/caption_archive.phtml?place=107 #107], [http://www.neopets.com/games/caption/caption_archive.phtml?place=115 #115], [http://www.neopets.com/games/caption/caption_archive.phtml?place=128 #128], [http://www.neopets.com/games/caption/caption_archive.phtml?place=134 #134], [http://www.neopets.com/games/caption/caption_archive.phtml?place=151 #151], [http://www.neopets.com/games/caption/caption_archive.phtml?place=154 #154], [http://www.neopets.com/games/caption/caption_archive.phtml?place=173 #173], [http://www.neopets.com/games/caption/caption_archive.phtml?place=231 #231], [http://www.neopets.com/games/caption/caption_archive.phtml?place=319 #319], [http://www.neopets.com/games/caption/caption_archive.phtml?place=336 #336], [http://www.neopets.com/games/caption/caption_archive.phtml?place=340 #340], [http://www.neopets.com/games/caption/caption_archive.phtml?place=384 #384], [http://www.neopets.com/games/caption/caption_archive.phtml?place=484 #484], [http://www.neopets.com/games/caption/caption_archive.phtml?place=486 #486], [http://www.neopets.com/games/caption/caption_archive.phtml?place=559 #559], [http://www.neopets.com/games/caption/caption_archive.phtml?place=638 #638], [http://www.neopets.com/games/caption/caption_archive.phtml?place=682 #682], [http://www.neopets.com/games/caption/caption_archive.phtml?place=716 #716], [http://www.neopets.com/games/caption/caption_archive.phtml?place=775 #775], [http://www.neopets.com/games/caption/caption_archive.phtml?place=819 #819]

[[Category:Neopet Species]]

Hoban

2009-08-20T01:32:42Z

72.94.56.22: /* Trivia */

[[Image:Hoban HTD.gif|right|frame|Hoban ''How to Draw'' final image.]]

'''Hoban''' (also known as ''Hoban the Navigator'') is a [[Yellow]] [[Aisha]], and the navigator of [[The Cyodrake's Gaze]]. His personality varies according to the different accounts of other crew members upon the merchant ship, but he is basically portrayed as being an informal, slightly bad tempered, generally cheerful character. The contents of his shoulder bag also varies slightly in each account.

==Plot summary==
===The Cyodrake's Gaze===
:''Main Article: [[The Cyodrake's Gaze]]''

''...to be added...''

==Trivia==
{|align=right
|http://images.neopets.com/items/cgp_hobans_hat.gif
|}
*One of the plot prizes for The Cyodrake's Gaze was '''Hobans Hat''', a [[weapon]] for the [[Battledome]], showing that Hoban's hat was more than just for show (as the item description says). Interestingly, the real Hoban's hat does not give off yellow smoke/mist, like the prize does, and it has never been shown doing anything magical in the comics or anywhere else.
*''How To Draw'' tutorial added September 30, 2006.
*Neopedia article was added September 29, 2007.
*To date, no other male Aishas have been featured in plots.
*Hoban appears on the cover of the book [http://www.neopets.com/search.phtml?selected_type=object&string=Extreme%2BShenkuu Extreme Shenkuu], though his shoulder bag is a different color, his hair appears to be styled differently, and he is wearing red pants on the book's cover.
*After he threatened to sail the ''Cyodrake's Gaze'' into a storm, one really did come upon the ship, implying that he may have psychic powers like [[Isca]] and [[Caylis]], or the power to control the skies or the sea, or both. Hoban and the two aforementioned Aishas share vaguely similar hair colour and a strong association with the sea.
*The name 'Hoban' likely comes from the TV series Firefly, as is suggested by the "Leaf on the Wind" avatar.
*Some of Hoban's personality traits may have been loosely based on Nami from One Piece; they are both headstrong navigators that pilot their respective ships. Also, Nami is 18 years old, which is around the standard age for most Neopian plot characters; however, Hoban is 30.

==External links==
*'''Plot Info:''' [http://www.neopets.com/cg_comic.phtml?chapter=1 The Cyodrake's Gaze], [http://neopets.com/cg_maproom.phtml Hoban's Map Room (Dead link)]
*'''Neopedia:''' [http://www.neopets.com/neopedia.phtml?neopedia_id=240 Hoban]
*'''Caption Competition:''' [http://www.neopets.com/games/caption/caption_archive.phtml?place=782 #782]
*[http://neopets.com/art/misc/hoban.phtml How to Draw - Hoban]

[[Category:Aishas]]
[[Category:The Cyodrake's Gaze]]

The Cyodrake's Gaze

2009-08-15T00:00:31Z

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'''''The Cyodrake's Gaze''''' is a mysterious ship which appeared at [[Krawk Island]] on August 3, 2006 as part of the mystery [[plot]] by the same name. The plot required Neopians to interview crew members and solve the mystery of what happened to [[Hoban|the ship's navigator]], who fell overboard during a storm. The plot ended on September 8, 2006, coinciding with the release of the new world of [[Shenkuu]].

The crew of ''The Cyodrake's Gaze'' sold [[food]], [[Battledome Equipment]] and medicine, and Linae the Kougra hosted the game [[Kou-jong]]. (The facilities available on the ship have since become available in Shenkuu itself now that the plot has concluded.) The design of the [[Wikipedia:Junk (ship)|ship's rigging]], the items it supplied, and Kou-jong implied the vessel came from a [[Wikipedia:China|Chinese]] style world, revealed to be true with the release of Shenkuu. Besides being able to sail on the water, The Gaze was capable of flying as well, allowing it to travel and trade with many different lands. Its relation to the [[Cyodrake]], the [[Petpet]] after which it is named, is unknown.

==Crew==
''The Cyodrake's Gaze'' is manned by the following [[Neopet]]s, in the order they are introduced in the plot.

*[[Captain Tuan]] - A Blue [[Gnorbu]]. He is captain of the ship, and has taken it upon himself to find his lost crewman Hoban. He was hesitant to allow outside help to find Hoban, but as the plot progressed he realized the users' help was needed. He suggests a crew member to interview each time his ship moves.
*[[First Mate Shumi]] - A Green [[Scorchio]]. He suggested that users should help Captain Tuan. He is rarely seen away from his captain's side.
*[[Orrin]] - A Red [[Nimmo]]. Orrin keeps the inventory on all the ship's stores, and sells [[Exotic Foods]] at the [[Exotic Foods (Shop)|Exotic Foods]] shop. He was down in the hold when the storm hit, and he saw someone fall off the side of the ship, sparking the search for Hoban after he couldn't be found.
*[[Hoban]] - A Yellow [[Aisha]]. As the navigator of the ship, Hoban is responsible for plotting the ship's course. He fell overboard in a storm, and the crew set out to look for him. While the crewmembers slightly disagree about the events that took place before the storm, they all say that Hoban got angry and left dinner early just before the storm hit.
*[[Linae]] - A Pink [[Kougra]]. She runs the Kou-jong game. Superstitious Linae believes Hoban was bad luck, and that he somehow brought the storm down upon them.
*[[Chef Bonju]] - An Orange [[Blumaroo]]. Bonju is the ship's cook and keeper of the [[Magical Cooking Vessel]].
*[[Kentari]] - A Yellow [[Shoyru]]. He manages the weaponry stores of the ship and sells [[Wonderous Weaponry]] at the [[Wonderous Weaponry (Shop)|Wonderous Weaponry]] shop.
*[[Anshu]] - A Brown [[Ruki]]. Anshu is the ship's doctor and sells [[Remarkable Restoratives]] at the [[Remarkable Restoratives (Shop)|Remarkable Restoratives]] shop.

==Plot Summary==
===Plot Progression===
''The Cyodrake's Gaze'' appeared at [[Krawk Island]] on August 3, 2006, unable to make it to [[Mystery Island]], their destination. The ship had just sailed through a storm, during which they lost much of their supplies and also their navigator, [[Hoban]], in a recent storm. [[Captain Tuan]] shared his story with users, detailing what happened from his perspective. Three days later, presumably when the ship had repaired sufficiently, it sailed away.

On 8th August, the ship appeared on the shores south of Mystery Island. The crew had hoped to find Hoban there, but he had not reached it. As they resupplied, [[Kentari]] shared his story of the night of the storm. The ship set sail at midnight [[NST]] on the August 11, again having stopped for only three days.

On the 15th August, the ship reappeared in [[Faerieland]] - the Captain had forgotten to mention that the ship can fly. [[Chef Bonju]] was interviewed, and the ship left Faerieland at midnight on 19th August.

The ship reappeared on the 23rd in the [[Lost Desert]], where Linae gave her version of events. The ship left the desert on the 27th.

When the ship docked at Mystery Island again, on the 29th, Captain Tuan remarked that the crew were running out of time and that their stories do not tally. First Mate Shumi unlocks Hoban's map room, where there are two documents ([http://images.neopets.com/cgship/maps/grid_2837fn3suq.gif a grid] and [http://images.neopets.com/cgship/maps/nav_gkd83jdl2i.gif a map] seeming to show the direction change from Mystery Island to Krawk Island) annotated in red which are of interest. It should be noted that, presumably, since Hoban disappeared only Shumi has had access to this room.

On the 31st August, users were then allowed to guess at what had happened and where Hoban was now.

On the 7th of September, Hoban had finally been located, and gave his account of the storm. He had been pushed overboard by Bonju during an argument about his cooking. The existence of Shenkuu, the heavily speculated Asian world, was finally confirmed by Captain Tuan.

===The Night of the Storm===
====Captain Tuan's Account====
At the start of dinner, Captain Tuan sent Orrin to the supply room to complete the inventory he had failed to finish, where he locked him in until he had completed his work. On returning to the mess room, he found Hoban declaring "Let's see you laugh when I sail you into a storm!" before marching from the room. After dinner, a storm arrived, and the captain called for all hands on deck, The storm lasted for several hours and after it the ship was somewhat worse for wear, having lost a considerable amount of supplies overboard. Realising that Hoban and Orrin were not with them, and that the captain had locked Orrin below deck for the entire duration of the storm, Tuan sends First Mate Shumi to fetch the [[Nimmo]]. As soon as he reached the captain, Orrin says that during the storm he heard a scream and saw someone fall into the water. Despite their searches, the crew could not find the navigator on board, concluding he had indeed been washed over.

====Kentari's Account====
According to Kentari, Hoban said his fateful line in a angry manner, whereas Tuan thought it was less emotional. The crew dismissed Hoban, and carried on with their meal. Kentari finished his meal first, and left the mess room before the others. He went to the armoury and ran his usual inspection - everything was in order. However, later on, while he was doing his rounds, he saw Chef Bonju sneak out of the armoury, concealing something in his jacket. Before he could investigate, the storm broke out and Kentari was called to deck. While he was trying to secure the starboard side brace for the forward topsail, Hoban came over to assist him, complaining that Linae thought he was bad luck and had brought the storm on the ship himself. Kentari did not see Hoban again in the storm.

====Chef Bonju's Account====
According to Chef Bonju, Hoban spoke his words matter-of-factly before leaving the room, and the others enjoyed the meal greatly. He noted that Linae and Anshu remained behind, whispering together, seeming to conspire to do something. He then thoroughly washed the dishes, but as he was getting to the silverware had to go up to the deck as the storm broke out. He saw Hoban three times in the storm, first at the starboard railing, then at the port railing, then later he talked to him, although this does not match Anshu's account, when he had calmed down. He asked whether he was thought of as bad luck, as Linae had said something to that effect which had irritated him. When prompted, Bonju explained his trip to the armoury by saying he was fetching a knife to carve with, as the one he usually uses had mysteriously vanished. However, if the Chef was busy washing up when the storm started, he would not have had the time to go to the armoury and fetch a knife, if the timing Kentari recalls is accurate. Also, it has been questioned what the Chef would need to carve ''after'' after the meal. Finally, it should be noted that the knife he took from the store does not appear to be suitable for carving, although this may be a mistake on the behalf of the artists.

====Linae's Account====
By Linae's account, Hoban's muttered his words furiously, like a "fateful hex". After dinner, Linae spoke with Anshu about the poor quality of the food, although this seems unlikely as the other crew members seem to be able to go on at length about the meal and it does not match Anshu's explanation. She describes her discussion with Anshu as "brief", while Bonju insisted they lingered behind to talk. Afterwards, Linae returned to her cabin and began to play a game of [[Kou-jong]], but found she was missing her ''Lost Desert Sunset'' tile. Having searched her cabin, she then went up onto deck, where she found it behind a crate. While retrieving it, she heard Anshu and Hoban arguing, but the call for all hands on deck came shortly after they started arguing, and Hoban went to the wheel. She worked on deck for a while, twice beside Hoban, before going below deck to help Anshu fix a leak, although Anshu does not mention her himself. She considers Hoban responsible for the storm, and bad luck.

====Anshu's Account====
Anshu's recollection is that Hoban's words were spoken less angrily than Linae recalls, and possibly with some desperation. After their meal, Linae pulled Anshu briefly to one side to ask about an undisclosed medical issue. Anshu then went for a brief walk, alone, on deck, but just before the storm came he got into an argument with Hoban. Anshu wanted to stop in at Krawk Island to obtain some medical supplies, but Hoban refused to change course. As the storm hit, Hoban went to the wheel while Anshu was sent down below to repair a leak. Twice Anshu heard Hoban above him on deck, the first time, when he investigated, Hoban was arguing with someone, and then later he heard him arguing again, on the aftdeck, but when he inquired Bonju didn't know anything about it.

====Hoban's Account====
According to Hoban's story, he claims that after he stated the fateful line, he left the dining area to his map room to get some work done. Several hours after, Anshu confronted him and they both got into a heated argument. At one o'clock, Captain Tuan sent him to assist Linae, where she called him bad luck. Two hours later, he went to help Kentari and was ignored. At 4:00 he saw Anshu again, but avoided him because he was clearly still bitter about their disagreement, then at 5:00 had an argument with Linae about what he had said earlier. He was passing the cargo crates at six o'clock when he noticed Bonju was furious at how he had not finished the "glorious meal" hours before. Hoban then confronted him and in the resulting fight, he was pushed overboard by Bonju, where he was left floating in a crate full of food. After his eventual rescue, Bonju was finally punished by being locked in the storeroom, and Captain Tuan invited the user to Shenkuu.

==Hoban's Timeline==
From the information each of the crew have given, it is possible to construct a timeline of Hoban's projected whereabouts on the ship on the day of the storm. Where conflicting reports exist, they have both been listed parallel.

It should noted that some of the times are only projected times based on the assumption that the storm occurred at 12:00 NST, which although not confirmed would tie in with the rest of the times and would allow each of the events to fall into order by the 1:00-6:00 time scale that is given in the area to input the solution.

<blockquote>''Currently in the works on how the timeline will be presented. Thought it wasn't proper to add a timeline when it wasn't completed nor was it thought out how it would be. Discuss proposals and ideas in this articles "Discussion" page.'' --[[User:Jacob|Jacob]] 17:24, 2 Sep 2006 (CDT)</blockquote>

==Solving the Mystery==
On August 31, after questioning all the crew, users were able to make the following guesses about Hoban and his whereabouts...
<table width="700"><tr><td width="350" valign="top">
*'''Who pushed Hoban?'''
**Linae
**Anshu
**Bonju
**Kentari
*'''When did he fall?'''
**1:00
**2:00
**3:00
**4:00
**5:00
**6:00
*'''Where on the ship did he fall?'''
**helm
**starboard railing
**cargo crates
**port railing
**foremast
**aftdeck
</td><td width="350" valign="top">
*'''Where is Hoban now?'''
**G19
**F6
**G14
**I22
**E3
**G10
*'''Do you like Hoban's hat?'''
**yes
</td></tr></table>

==Prizes==
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Prizes were rewarded on September 14, 2006, by [http://www.neopets.com/cg_guess.phtml visiting Captain Tuan]. At least 2 correct guesses needed to be made, and a user would be rewarded with an avatar, a sidebar, and a trophy and random prize, the rarity of which was depending on the number of correct guesses. Prize progression is as follows...

*2/5: Sidebar + Avatar + http://images.neopets.com/shenkuu/cgp/trophy_4.gif (''Lucky Guesser'')
*3/5: Sidebar + Avatar + Hobans Leftovers + http://images.neopets.com/shenkuu/cgp/trophy_3.gif (''Know-It-All'')
*4/5: Sidebar + Avatar + Hobans Map Book + http://images.neopets.com/shenkuu/cgp/trophy_2.gif (''Gumshoe'')
*5/5: Sidebar + Avatar + Hobans Hat + http://images.neopets.com/shenkuu/cgp/trophy_1.gif (''Master Sleuth'')
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==Presentation==
The way the comic-strips for this plot are written, it is as though the reader is conducting the investigation and is an integral part of the plot line, something absent from previous, similar plots which included part-by-part chapters.

Whenever the ship leaves harbour, the main comic page becomes inaccessible. The sources of the comics can still be accessed, however, for them to be read:

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Due to the size of the source images, however, and the inability to scroll down them on most browsers when viewing them in source form (as they are Flash movies), sites such as [[TheDailyNeopets]] have set up [http://www.thedailyneopets.com/cyodrakes-gaze/comics-1/ pages] where they can be seen and scrolled.

==Trivia==
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*On ''The Cyodrake's Gaze'' comic page, an image under the banner stated the plot was sponsored by [http://www.pokemoncenter.com PokemonCenter.com].
*References to [[Mystery Island Volcano]], the [[Lost Desert Plot]] and the [[Altador Plot]] were made in the release of the plot in the saying...<blockquote>''Ah ha! So there is more going on! Clever one, you are. You hesitate for a moment, though, if only because you remember previous times you've offered to help a strangers. Volcanoes... and spike traps... and flooded cities. *shudder*''</blockquote>
*Many theories emerged throughout the participation of the plot where the Cyodrake's Gaze would appear next after each disappearance. [[Lutari Island]] and [[Altador]] were of major discussion, and many users were angry at the thought it would arrive at Lutari Island, because it was only available to users who had [[Neopets Mobile]].
*After the plot, [http://www.neopets.com/games/eyeofthestorm.phtml Eye of the Storm], starring ''The Cyodrake's Gaze'''s crew, was released. The game was available for Premium Beta testing during the plot.
*In each recollection of the events of storm, Hoban is first seen carrying only an empty bag at his side, but in later versions as three scrolls. Changes like this could be part of and artists whim, similar to the changes of art style in [[Battle for Meridell]], or they could be real different recollections, such as the way Hoban "threatened" he would sail them into a storm.
*To date, ''The Cyodrake's Gaze'' is the only significant plot not to have any TCG cards affiliated with it or any of the characters, and one of the only plots not to have any plushies released in the likeness of the characters, although the most recent Shenkuu Lunar Festival stated the release of Linae and Bonju plushies.

==External Links==
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Maractite

2009-07-19T14:56:56Z

72.94.56.22: /* Weapons from Trading Cards */

[[Image:Talek closeattack.gif|frame|Maractite is used extensively in Maraqua, particularly in weaponry crafts. ]]

'''Maractite''' is a mineral introduced in the [[Curse of Maraqua]] plot. The material is used for weaponry, armour and construction in [[New Maraqua]], and is particularly valued for its tactical value, being able to move as effortlessly through water as air. However, the fourth chapter of Curse of Maraqua plot suggests that supplies of the substance are running thin.

Most examples of Maractite, outside building work, are seen as a blue material, adorned with runic engravings, possibly to ''empower'' the objects. Gold, or a material similar to it, is used in conjunction with the mineral, presumably to ration the amount of Maractite per object so supplies last longer.

==Naming Issues==

While the spelling ''maractite'' seems to be the most common, used across the site, the spelling ''maracite'' is used occasionally, in the item names and descriptions of ''Maracite Shell Shield'' and ''Glowing Maracite Wand''. A possible explanation, based on mixing maractite with other materials (as described in the ''Maracite Shell Shield''), is that ''maractite'' refers to the mineral in its pure form, and ''maracite'' is used when the mineral is blended with other materials.

==Weaponry==

Maractite's ability to move through water efficiently while being "harder than steel", as [[Garin]] described it in chapter 7 of the Curse of Maraqua Plot, made it of great tactical advantage. [[Swordmaster Talek]] believed it could be use to defend the city from virtually any attack. However, as noted on the Maractite Axe trading card, Maractite slowly decays when exposed to air.

There is a store in New Maraqua, [[Maractite Marvels]], that sells certain maractite weapons, but there are others available as war prizes in the Curse of Maraqua Plot, and some used exclusively by the Maraqua soldiers in the war. There are also some weapons that only appear as [[Neopets Trading Card Game|trading cards]].

===Weapons from Maractite Marvels===

The following Maractite-related weapons are sold at New Maraqua based [http://www.neopets.com/objects.phtml?type=shop&obj_type=87 armoury], in alphabetical order:

*Ornate Maractite Dagger
*Maractite Mace
*Maractite Battle Hammer
*Maractite Throwing Net
*Lightweight Maractite Spear
*Maractite Cord
*Swirling Seaweed Orb
*Maracite Shell Shield
*Glowing Maracite Wand
*Frosty Maractite Bow
*Swift Maractite Boomerang
*Finned Maractite Helm
*Reinforced Maractite Shield

===Weapons as War Prizes===

The following maractite weapons were available as war prizes for participants of the Curse of Maraqua war, in alphabetical order (cost in war points in brackets):

*Maractite Warriors Shield (1717)
*Maraquan Commanders Helm (863)
*Runed Maractite Bow (3050)
*Swift Maractite Darts (1153)

===Weapons of War Challengers===

The following maractite weapons were used by the soldiers of the Maraquan Army in the Curse of Maraqua war. They are not available to the general Neopian public, although may have been obtained in battle against them using a stealing weapon, in alphabetical order:

*Chefs Spatula
*Commanders Battle Sabre
*Foot Soldiers Shield
*Foot Soldiers Sword
*Garins Stolen Dagger
*Maraquan Blade Masters Dagger
*Maraquan Chargers Helm
*Maraquan Sergeants Spear
*Maraquan Shieldmaidens Blade
*Maraquan Shieldmaidens Helm
*Taleks Ornate Scimitar

===Weapons from Trading Cards===

The following maractite weapons are all available as trading cards, although not otherwise as items in their own right, in alphabetical order. There are similar weapons available, however:

*Maractite Trident (TCG)
*Maractite Armour (TCG)
*Maractite Axe (TCG)
*Maractite Shield (TCG)
*Maractite Sword (TCG)

==Trivia==

*In the game [[Faerie Cloud Racers]], the Water Faerie's racer appears to be made of maractite.

==External Links==

*'''Neopets TCG''': [http://neopets.com/tcg/displayCard.phtml?edid=7&id=69 Maractite Trident], [http://neopets.com/tcg/displayCard.phtml?edid=7&id=106 Maractite Armour], [http://neopets.com/tcg/displayCard.phtml?edid=7&id=107 Maractite Axe], [http://neopets.com/tcg/displayCard.phtml?edid=7&id=108 Maractite Shield], [http://neopets.com/tcg/displayCard.phtml?edid=7&id=109 Maractite Sword].

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