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Altador Cup IV

2009-06-02T05:41:54Z

Leo: Adding categories and links.

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'''Altador Cup IV''' is the 4th installment of the annual [[Altador Cup]] Tournament, a flash-based [[plot]]. It begins on June 2nd, 2009.

==News==
The return of the Altador Cup was announced on the [[New Features]] page on May 29th 2009.

[[Category: Altador Cup]]
[[Category: Games]]

Virtupets Space Station

2009-05-29T00:38:30Z

Leo: /* Yooyuball */ 2009 Roster

[[Image:Ros chapter2 frame1.png|frame|right|Virtupets' Recreational Deck, as seen in [[The Return of Dr. Sloth]].]]

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The '''Virtupets Space Station''' - later referred to as Virtupets Orbital Space Station #4 - is an [[Wikipedia:Space station|space station]] brought into Neopia [[wikipedia:orbit|orbit]] by [[Dr. Frank Sloth]] during the course of the [[Arrival of Virtupets]] [[plot]], from which he intended to fire a mutation rare in order to [[Morphing Potion#Transmogrification Potion|transfigure]] [[Neopets]] into his slaves.

After Dr. Sloth's plan was thwarted, the Space Station remained in orbit, abandoned. It was re-inhabited by Neopians where it became much like a futuristic arcade. It became a popular tourist destination, despite the re-emergence of one of Dr. Sloth's old projects, [[Neopet Version 2]], which kidnapped four visitors until the machine was deactivated.

==Decks==
[[Image:Space 2005 01.gif|left|frame|Map of Virtupets Space Station prior to the 2008 rejuvenation.]]
During [[The Return of Dr. Sloth]] plot in 2008, the Virtupets map was revamped and divided up into three levels, accommodating links to many Space Station-related games that had been released since the map was last updated, in 2005.

===Supply Deck===
Contains most shops, Lever of Doom, Grundo's Warehouse, and Adopt a Grundo.

===Recreation Deck===
Contains most games and Grundo's Cafe.

===Hangar===
Contains more space-themed games.

==Yooyuball==
Virtupets Space Station's [[Altador Cup|Yooyuball]] team is a solid team of role players, though they are unspectacular in play. But due to star forward [[Keetra Deile]], she uses her brilliance and talent to elevate the play of those around her, making the team seem better than one would initially think. During [[Altador Cup 2006]], winning the tournament was viewed highly unlikely by the fans, but they believed an "upset" in the first or second round of the tournament wouldn't be out of the question. With their defeat by the [[Lost Desert]] in Round One, they failed to live up to the hype.

In [[Altador Cup 2007]], the Virtupets is once more led by up-and-coming superstar Keetra Deele, who vowed to take on much more responsibility for the team's scoring needs that year. With Deele picking up the scoring slack and newcomer [[Sela Pretore]] stepping in for underwhelming defender [[Kerib Vickers]], it was hoped the Space Station could rise up and surprise the experts.

Team positions are as follows (bolded notes the Team Captain):
{| wikitable border="1" cellpadding="2" align="center"
|- style="background:#8A8A8A"
! Year || Goalkeeper || Left Defender || Right Defender || Left Forward || Right Forward
|- align="center"
| 2006 ||rowspan="2"| [[Z-4B Goalinator]] || [[Kerib Vickers]] ||rowspan="4"| [[Weldar Xupenfarb]] ||rowspan="4"| [[XL Striker 3.8]] ||rowspan="4"| '''[[Keetra Deile]]'''
|- align="center"
| 2007 ||rowspan="3"| [[Sela Pretore]]
|- align="center"
| 2008 ||rowspan="2"| [[Goltron Mk I]]
|- align="center"
| 2009
|}

==See also==
*'''Plots:''' [[Arrival of Virtupets]], [[Neopet Version 2]], [[The Return of Dr. Sloth]]
*'''Shops:''' [[Grundos Cafe]], [[Space Armour]], [[Space Weaponry]], [[The RoboPet Shop]]
*'''Games:''' [[Advert Attack]], [[Bumble Beams]], [[Evil Fuzzles from Beyond the Stars 2]], [[Feed Florg]], [[Frumball]], [[Gormball]], [[Itchy Invasion]], [[Neverending Boss Battle]], [[Spell-Or-Starve]], [[Splat-A-Sloth]], [[The Return of the Return of Dr. Sloth]], [[Typing Terror]], [[Zurroball]]

==External links==
*[http://www.neopets.com/space/index.phtml Virtupets Space Station Supply Deck]
*'''Neopedia:''' [http://www.neopets.com/neopedia.phtml?neopedia_id=28 Grundo Chef], [http://www.neopets.com/neopedia.phtml?neopedia_id=11 Zygorax the Grundo]
*'''NeoDeck:''' [http://www.neopets.com/games/neodeck/colcardlookup.phtml?colcard_id=177 Florg the Devourer], [http://www.neopets.com/games/neodeck/colcardlookup.phtml?colcard_id=323 Mutant Aisha Twins], [http://www.neopets.com/games/neodeck/colcardlookup.phtml?colcard_id=294 Zygorax]
*'''Neopets TCG:''' [http://www.neopets.com/tcg/displayCard.phtml?edid=3&id=29 Grundos Cafe], [http://www.neopets.com/tcg/displayCard.phtml?edid=3&id=34 Neopet v2], [http://www.neopets.com/tcg/displayCard.phtml?edid=3&id=55 Maintenance Tunnels]
*'''Caption Contest:''' [http://www.neopets.com/games/caption/caption_archive.phtml?place=313 #313], [http://www.neopets.com/games/caption/caption_archive.phtml?place=452 #452], [http://www.neopets.com/games/caption/caption_archive.phtml?place=521 #521], [http://www.neopets.com/games/caption/caption_archive.phtml?place=606 #606], [http://www.neopets.com/games/caption/caption_archive.phtml?place=665 #665], [http://www.neopets.com/games/caption/caption_archive.phtml?place=686 #686], [http://www.neopets.com/games/caption/caption_archive.phtml?place=707 #707], [http://www.neopets.com/games/caption/caption_archive.phtml?place=767 #767]

[[Category:Neopia]]
[[Category:Arrival of Virtupets]]
[[Category:Neopet Version 2]]
[[Category:Altador Cup]]
[[Category:The Return of Dr. Sloth]]

Tyrannia

2009-05-29T00:37:03Z

Leo: /* Yooyuball */ 2009 Roster (Not that anyone expected a change or anything...)

[[Image:Tyrannianjungle 2004 01.gif|right|frame|Map of the Tyrannian Jungle]]
'''Tyrannia''' is a prehistoric land discovered miles beneath the [[Terror Mountain|Ice Caves]] on March 21, 2001. Go there for dung furniture, evil pterodactyls, [[Tyrannian Concert Hall|rock concerts]], and of course a [[Giant Omelette]].

==Yooyuball==
Tyrannia's [[Altador Cup|Yooyuball]] team, the "Forsaken Five" was a assembled a few years before 2006 from a group made almost entirely of players whose original teams had given up on them. After a series of trades and waiver wire acquisitions, Tyrannia began to transform its motley bunch of castoffs into a selfless squad of warriors. Driven by a desire to show everyone how wrong they were to write them off, Tyrannia's "Forsaken Five" have gone on to become one of the most successful Yooyuball teams.

After their defeat in the first round playoff by [[Roo Island]] in 2006, many expected Tyrannia to retool their lineup in 2007. Rather than act on this, Tyrannia's managers believed they were simply unlucky, due to the fact it was hard to imagine anyone defeating Roo Island was playing at that time. They kept the tight knit "Forsaken Five" together, believing it would be a horrible mistake to break up one of the best Yooyuball teams in Neopia over a single playoff loss. However, their minds may change after the 2007 season.

Team positions are as follows (bolded notes the Team Captain):
{| wikitable border="1" cellpadding="2" align="center"
|- style="background:#993300"
! Year || Goalkeeper || Centre Defender || Left Forward || Centre Forward || Right Forward
|- align="center"
| 2006 ||rowspan="4"| [[Harlis Neyhbol]] ||rowspan="4"| [["Scrap" Taggert]] ||rowspan="4"| [[Wila Benne]] ||rowspan="4"| '''[[Loryche]]''' ||rowspan="4"| [[Evrem Guilako]]
|- align="center"
| 2007
|- align="center"
| 2008
|- align="center"
| 2009
|}

==Colour==
:''Main Article: [[Tyrannian]]''

On January 7, 2001, [[TNT]] announced that the old [[Paint_Brush#Retired_Paint_Brushes|Glass]] coloured pets would be turned into Tyrannian. Aside from the Tyrannian Paint Brush, users can paint their Neopets using the [[Lab Ray]], [[Morphing Potions]] or [[Rainbow Fountain]].

As of February 2009, 38 Neopets and 48 [[Petpet]]s are available in the Tyrannian colour...

==Trivia==
Originally, Tyrannia had three maps to its name: the Jungle, the Plateau to the North, and the Volcano even further north. After [[The Tyrannian Invasion]], the volcano map was removed on the August 15, 2001, and the volcano's shops and games moved down to the Plateau. Visiting the volcano now results in a [[1-Player Challenger]] appearing and challenging the user in the [[Battledome]] on their first visit, while later visits result in the user being shooed back to the Plateau. Also in this change, [[The Time Machine]], a [[Kitchen Quest]] like game, was removed.

==See also==
*'''Plots:''' [[The Tyrannian Invasion]], [[Defenders of Neopia]], [[Lost Desert Plot]], [[Altador Cup]]
*'''Shops:''' [[Food#Tyrannian Food|Tyrannian Food]], [[Tyrannian Furniture (Shop)|Tyrannian Furniture]], [[Tyrannian Petpets (Shop)|Tyrannian Petpets]], [[Tyrannian Weaponry (Shop)|Tyrannian Weaponry]]
*'''Games:''' [[Chia Bomber 2]], [[Destruct-O-Match II]], [[Grarrl Keno]], [[Kacheekers]], [[Pterattack]], [[Tyrannian Mini Golf]], [[Tyranu Evavu]], [[Volcano Run]], [[Wheel of Mediocrity]], [[Wheel of Monotony]]

==External links==
*[http://www.neopets.com/prehistoric/volcano.phtml The Volcano]
*[http://www.neopets.com/prehistoric/deadend.phtml Entrance into Tyrannia]
*'''Neopedia:''' [http://www.neopets.com/neopedia.phtml?neopedia_id=88 Pacha the Veterinarian], [http://www.neopets.com/neopedia.phtml?neopedia_id=85 Sticks N Stones], [http://www.neopets.com/neopedia.phtml?neopedia_id=86 Tyrannian Concert Hall], [http://www.neopets.com/neopedia.phtml?neopedia_id=252 Tyrannian Mini Golf], [http://www.neopets.com/neopedia.phtml?neopedia_id=82 Tyrannian Plateau], [http://www.neopets.com/neopedia.phtml?neopedia_id=239 Tyrannian Weapon Shop Owner], [http://www.neopets.com/neopedia.phtml?neopedia_id=79 Tyranu Evavu], [http://www.neopets.com/neopedia.phtml?neopedia_id=83 Wheel of Mediocrity]
*'''Caption Competition:''' [http://www.neopets.com/games/caption/caption_archive.phtml?place=63 #63], [http://www.neopets.com/games/caption/caption_archive.phtml?place=64 #64], [http://www.neopets.com/games/caption/caption_archive.phtml?place=65 #65], [http://www.neopets.com/games/caption/caption_archive.phtml?place=66 #66], [http://www.neopets.com/games/caption/caption_archive.phtml?place=67 #67], [http://www.neopets.com/games/caption/caption_archive.phtml?place=68 #68], [http://www.neopets.com/games/caption/caption_archive.phtml?place=69 #69], [http://www.neopets.com/games/caption/caption_archive.phtml?place=70 #70], [http://www.neopets.com/games/caption/caption_archive.phtml?place=73 #73], [http://www.neopets.com/games/caption/caption_archive.phtml?place=76 #76], [http://www.neopets.com/games/caption/caption_archive.phtml?place=119 #119], [http://www.neopets.com/games/caption/caption_archive.phtml?place=179 #179], [http://www.neopets.com/games/caption/caption_archive.phtml?place=182 #182], [http://www.neopets.com/games/caption/caption_archive.phtml?place=246 #246], [http://www.neopets.com/games/caption/caption_archive.phtml?place=256 #256], [http://www.neopets.com/games/caption/caption_archive.phtml?place=280 #280], [http://www.neopets.com/games/caption/caption_archive.phtml?place=283 #283], [http://www.neopets.com/games/caption/caption_archive.phtml?place=324 #324], [http://www.neopets.com/games/caption/caption_archive.phtml?place=364 #364], [http://www.neopets.com/games/caption/caption_archive.phtml?place=384 #384], [http://www.neopets.com/games/caption/caption_archive.phtml?place=413 #413], [http://www.neopets.com/games/caption/caption_archive.phtml?place=470 #470], [http://www.neopets.com/games/caption/caption_archive.phtml?place=527 #527], [http://www.neopets.com/games/caption/caption_archive.phtml?place=681 #681], [http://www.neopets.com/games/caption/caption_archive.phtml?place=695 #695], [http://www.neopets.com/games/caption/caption_archive.phtml?place=704 #704], [http://www.neopets.com/games/caption/caption_archive.phtml?place=715 #715], [http://www.neopets.com/games/caption/caption_archive.phtml?place=775 #775], [http://www.neopets.com/games/caption/caption_archive.phtml?place=783 #783], [http://www.neopets.com/games/caption/caption_archive.phtml?place=801 #801]
*'''Help File:''' [http://www.neopets.com/help_search.phtml?help_id=166 What does the Tyrannian Army Rank mean?], [http://www.neopets.com/help_search.phtml?help_id=190 How do I get to the Tyrannian Plateau?], [http://www.neopets.com/help_search.phtml?help_id=227 Can Tyrannian battle items only be used by Tyrannian pets?], [http://www.neopets.com/help_search.phtml?help_id=316 I bought a concert ticket, but I forgot to go to it, what should I do?]

[[Category:Neopia]]
[[Category:The Tyrannian Invasion]]
[[Category:Defenders of Neopia]]
[[Category:Lost Desert Plot]]
[[Category:Altador Cup]]

Terror Mountain

2009-05-29T00:35:39Z

Leo: /* Yooyuball */ 2009 Roster

:''"Ice Caves" redirects here. For the game, see [[Ice Caves (Game)]]''.

[[Image:Happyvalley 2005 01.gif|right|frame|The Happy Valley main map]]

'''Terror Mountain''' is the snow and ice world of [[Neopia]]. Terror Mountain is made of three maps, first of which is Happy Valley, a snowy hamlet at the foot of the mountain with shops and games for users to play. Next is the Ice Caves where users can visit [[The Snowager]] or buy a [[scratchcard]] with [[Neopoints]]. Last is Terror Mountain itself where some shops and games like [[Cliffhanger]] are available.

==Sections==
===Happy Valley===
Opened 9th November 2000, '''Happy Valley''' is a merry section of Terror Mountain where [[Neopet]]s (usually [[Bruce]]s and [[Blumaroo]]s) can be found frolicking in the snow, and acts as the entrance to Terror Mountain. Acts as the "Christmas" world of Neopets, and contains the [[Advent Calendar]], and even allows users to print off Neopets themed gift tags. you may also want to see the Slushie Shop or look at the pets in their Christmas outfits at the Merry Outfits Shop

*'''Shops:''' [[Slushie Shop]], [[Wintery Petpets (Shop)|Wintery Petpets]], [[Ice Cream Cart]]
*'''Games:''' [[Rink Runner]], [[Snow Wars II]], [[Snow Wars]]

===Ice Caves===
Opened 4th December 2000, the '''Ice Caves''' reside deep within Terror Mountain and stretching far into surrounding glaciers. The caves have lain undisturbed for thousands of years, but since it's release has become a tourist attraction, featuring the [[Battledome]]'s ''Ice Arena'', and is the home of the [[Snowager]], where users can attempt to steal its treasure at the times 6:00:00 - 6:59:59 AM, 2:00:00 - 2:59:59 PM, and 10:00:00 to 10:59:59 PM [[NST]], while it is sleeping.

The Ice Caves also contain a scratch card kiosk, the [[Neggery]] where normal [[Neggs]] may be exchanged for special varieties, and shopping areas, including the [[Ice Crystals Shop]], where weapons such as the Freezing Potion and Spicy [[Snowflake]]s may be found.

*'''Shops:''' [[Ice Crystal Shop]], [[Neggery]]
*'''Games:''' [[Scratchcard Kiosk]], [[Battledome|Ice Arena]], [[Snowager]]

===Terror Mountain===
Released 5th January 2001, the section of Terror Mountain called '''Terror Mountain''' is the peak of the mountain. Besides containing links to games and shops, there is also a links to [[Colouring Pages]], [[The Snow Faerie's Quest]], and a [[Neopedia]] link to [http://www.neopets.com/neopedia.phtml?neopedia_id=16 Poogle Racers] on the map itself (still active as of February 13, 2007).

*'''Shops:''' [[Super Happy Icy Fun Snow Shop]], [[Igloo Garage Sale]], [[Tarla's Shop of Mystery]], [[Toy Repair Shop]]
*'''Games:''' [[Cliffhanger]], [[Igloo Garage Sale - The Game]], [[Snow Faerie Quest]]

==Yooyuball==
[[Image:Terrormountain-1-.gif|frame|Terror Mountain's Yooyuball Team Logo]]

Terror Mountain's [[Altador Cup|Yooyuball]] team was known as "the worst team a fortune can buy" in 2006, due to the collection of talented players who failed to come together and play as a team when they were defeated by [[Darigan Citadel]]. Terror Mountain's management has since begun moving away from their overpriced free agent signings of years past and started rebuilding for the future. The centrepiece of the youth movement was [[Osielle Lidel]], a speedy young forward who stepped in to replace [[Tico Tems]] in 2007. While Lidel has the makings of a future superstar, it could by a year or two before he has the kind of team around him ready to seriously challenge the Altador Cup.

Team positions are as follows (bolded notes the Team Captain):
{| wikitable border="1" cellpadding="2" align="center"
|- style="background:#98F5FF"
! Year || Goalkeeper || Left Defender || Right Defender || Left Forward || Right Forward
|- align="center"
| 2006 ||rowspan="4"| [[Minae Mitora]] ||rowspan="2"| [[Selwick Phoss]] ||rowspan="4"| [[Rinok Fitel]] ||rowspan="4"| '''[[Prytariel]]''' || [[Tico Tems]]
|- align="center"
| 2007 || rowspan="3"| [[Osielle Lidel]]
|- align="center"
| 2008 || rowspan="2"| [[Elbin Kroe]]
|- align="center"
| 2009
|}

==Trivia==
*The Ice Caves used to only be accessible with the use of an ice totem, which was gained by signing up with a sponsored advertisement.
*In [[NeoQuest II]], a [[Chia]] settlement called ''[[Chia Oscuro]]'' (from ''[[Wikipedia:chiaroscuro|chiaroscuro]]'', art using contrast between light and dark) exists on the mountain, where they speak a different language to most Neopians. It is not clear whether this settlement actually exists, or whether it is a creation of the simulation in the game.
*The [[Neopedia]] article for Terror Mountain was released on November 16, 2007.

==See also==
*'''Plots:''' [[The Tyrannian Invasion]], [[Ski Lodge Murder Mystery]], [[Hannah and the Ice Caves (Plot)]], [[Lost Desert Plot]], [[NeoQuest II]]

==External links==
*'''Maps:''' [http://neopets.com/winter/index.phtml Happy Valley], [http://neopets.com/winter/icecaves.phtml Ice Caves], [http://neopets.com/winter/terrormountain.phtml Terror Mountain]
*[http://neopets.com/winter/snowager.phtml Snowager]
*'''Neopedia:''' [http://www.neopets.com/neopedia.phtml?neopedia_id=69 Happy Valley], [http://www.neopets.com/neopedia.phtml?neopedia_id=74 Ice Caves], [http://www.neopets.com/neopedia.phtml?neopedia_id=71 Terror Mountain]
*'''NeoDeck:''' [http://www.neopets.com/games/neodeck/colcardlookup.phtml?colcard_id=29 Tyrela Softpaw], [http://www.neopets.com/games/neodeck/colcardlookup.phtml?colcard_id=44 The Snowager], [http://www.neopets.com/games/neodeck/colcardlookup.phtml?colcard_id=187 Frostburn the Chia], [http://www.neopets.com/games/neodeck/colcardlookup.phtml?colcard_id=246 Taelia The Snow Faerie] [http://www.neopets.com/games/neodeck/colcardlookup.phtml?colcard_id=253 The Negg Faerie], [http://www.neopets.com/games/neodeck/colcardlookup.phtml?colcard_id=317 Scratch Card Kiosk Wocky]
*'''Neopets TCG:''' [http://neopets.com/tcg/displayCard.phtml?edid=1&id=202 Icy Snowball], [http://www.neopets.com/tcg/displayCard.phtml?edid=6&id=77 Happy Valley], [http://www.neopets.com/tcg/displayCard.phtml?edid=6&id=81 Lower Ice Caves], [http://www.neopets.com/tcg/displayCard.phtml?edid=6&id=89 Snow Beast], [http://www.neopets.com/tcg/displayCard.phtml?edid=6&id=93 Terror Mountain], [http://www.neopets.com/tcg/displayCard.phtml?edid=10&id=118 Lower Ice Caves (2nd Print)]
*'''Caption Competition:''' [http://www.neopets.com/games/caption/caption_archive.phtml?place=32 #32], [http://www.neopets.com/games/caption/caption_archive.phtml?place=33 #33], [http://www.neopets.com/games/caption/caption_archive.phtml?place=334 #334], [http://www.neopets.com/games/caption/caption_archive.phtml?place=345 #345], [http://www.neopets.com/games/caption/caption_archive.phtml?place=347 #347], [http://www.neopets.com/games/caption/caption_archive.phtml?place=348 #348], [http://www.neopets.com/games/caption/caption_archive.phtml?place=351 #351], [http://www.neopets.com/games/caption/caption_archive.phtml?place=437 #437], [http://www.neopets.com/games/caption/caption_archive.phtml?place=447 #447], [http://www.neopets.com/games/caption/caption_archive.phtml?place=450 #450], [http://www.neopets.com/games/caption/caption_archive.phtml?place=488 #488], [http://www.neopets.com/games/caption/caption_archive.phtml?place=494 #494], [http://www.neopets.com/games/caption/caption_archive.phtml?place=498 #498], [http://www.neopets.com/games/caption/caption_archive.phtml?place=499 #499], [http://www.neopets.com/games/caption/caption_archive.phtml?place=507 #507], [http://www.neopets.com/games/caption/caption_archive.phtml?place=528 #528], [http://www.neopets.com/games/caption/caption_archive.phtml?place=632 #632], [http://www.neopets.com/games/caption/caption_archive.phtml?place=636 #636], [http://www.neopets.com/games/caption/caption_archive.phtml?place=643 #643], [http://www.neopets.com/games/caption/caption_archive.phtml?place=646 #646], [http://www.neopets.com/games/caption/caption_archive.phtml?place=649 #649], [http://www.neopets.com/games/caption/caption_archive.phtml?place=651 #651], [http://www.neopets.com/games/caption/caption_archive.phtml?place=658 #658], [http://www.neopets.com/games/caption/caption_archive.phtml?place=751 #751], [http://www.neopets.com/games/caption/caption_archive.phtml?place=761 #761], [http://www.neopets.com/games/caption/caption_archive.phtml?place=762 #762], [http://www.neopets.com/games/caption/caption_archive.phtml?place=765 #765], [http://www.neopets.com/games/caption/caption_archive.phtml?place=796 #796], [http://www.neopets.com/games/caption/caption_archive.phtml?place=819 #819]
*'''Help File:''' [http://www.neopets.com/help_search.phtml?help_id=46 Where and what is the Neggery?], [http://www.neopets.com/help_search.phtml?help_id=178 Where are the Ice Caves?], [http://www.neopets.com/help_search.phtml?help_id=184 Where is Happy Valley?], [http://www.neopets.com/help_search.phtml?help_id=185 How do I get to the top of Terror Mountain?]

[[Category:Neopia]]
[[Category:The Tyrannian Invasion]]
[[Category:Ski Lodge Murder Mystery]]
[[Category:Hannah and the Ice Caves]]
[[Category:NeoQuest II]]
[[Category:Lost Desert Plot]]
[[Category:Altador Cup]]

Shenkuu

2009-05-29T00:34:11Z

Leo: /* Yooyuball */ 2009 Roster

{{Construction| reason=A more filled out article, to fit in with the templates of the other "world" articles.}}

[[Image:shenkku_world.PNG|right|thumb|280px|Map of Shenkuu]]
'''Shenkuu''' is a mountainous land far North of [[Altador]] in [[Neopia]]. It was made available on September 8, 2006 after the [[Cyodrake's Gaze]] plot. Like the name suggests, Shenkuu is a [[wikipedia:China|Chinese]] themed world, although it takes its design from both China and [[wikipedia:Japan|Japan]]. Shenkuu has been unknown to Neopians for centuries, only to be revealed by the crew of the [[Cyodrake's Gaze]] after they received help from users. Its citizens are cautious of visitors, though this isn't explained why, but nonetheless they have welcomed visitors from all over Neopia, spreading their trade (as it is a merchant town).

==Yooyuball==
Joining the [[Altador Cup]] in 2007, Shenkuu is regarded by [[Altador Cup]] enthusiasts as an exciting young team with plenty of promise, but they were expected not to make much noise in the tournament, having too many holes in their team. The inexperience of goalie [[Xana DiLanche]], the unpredictable health of defender [[Turo Rafels]], and the team's overall lack of tournament play are all serious concerns. However, the stunning talent of young forwards [[Mirsha Grelinek]] and [[Foltaggio]] may cause a few upsets.

Team positions are as follows (bolded notes the Team Captain):
{| wikitable border="1" cellpadding="2" align="center"
|- style="background:#E3170D"
! Year || Goalkeeper || Left Defender || Right Defender || Left Forward || Right Forward
|- align="center"
| 2007 ||rowspan="3"| [[Xana DiLanche]] || [[Turo Rafels]] ||rowspan="3"| [[Larcy Phu]] ||rowspan="3"| '''[[Mirsha Grelinek]]''' ||rowspan="3"| [[Foltaggio]]
|- align="center"
| 2008 ||rowspan="2"| [[Antola Maeir]]
|- align="center"
| 2009
|}

The team surpassed expectations by claiming 3rd place in the 2007 Cup after defeating Krawk Island in the 3rd place game.

==Trivia==
*The name ''Shenkuu'' was first revealed on the [[Kou-jong]] game page accidentally at its first release.
*A [[Neopedia]] article about Shenkuu was released on September 30, 2006, but wasn't uploaded into the servers until October 2, 2006. When users clicked the link in [[New Features]] until this point, they encountered a page saying that Neopedia article didn't exist.
*Shenkuu was nominated for the ''Best Place to Live'' category during the 2008 [[Neopies]].

==See also==
*'''Plots:''' [[The Cyodrake's Gaze]]
*'''Shops:''' [[Remarkable Restoratives (Shop)|Remarkable Restoratives]], [[Exotic Foods (Shop)|Exotic Foods]], [[Wonderous Weaponry (Shop)|Wonderous Weaponry]], [[Fanciful Fauna (Shop)|Fanciful Fauna]]
*'''Games:''' [[Eye of the Storm]], [[Godori]], [[Kou-Jong]], [[Shenkuu Warrior]], [[The Search for Princess Lunara]], [[Lunar Temple]], [[Imperial Exam]]

==External links==
*'''Location Link:''' [http://www.neopets.com/shenkuu/index.phtml Shenkuu]
*'''Neopedia:''' [http://neopets.com/neopedia.phtml?neopedia_id=58 Shenkuu]
*'''Caption Competition:''' [http://www.neopets.com/games/caption/caption_archive.phtml?place=754 #754], [http://www.neopets.com/games/caption/caption_archive.phtml?place=782 #782]
*'''Editorial:''' [http://www.neopets.com/ntimes/index.phtml?section=editorial&issue=256 256], [http://www.neopets.com/ntimes/index.phtml?section=editorial&issue=257 257], [http://www.neopets.com/ntimes/index.phtml?section=editorial&issue=260 260], [http://www.neopets.com/ntimes/index.phtml?section=editorial&issue=272 272]
*'''NeoGreeting:''' [http://www.neopets.com/sendgreeting.phtml?sponsearch=&greeting_id=1067 Come to Shenkuu], [http://www.neopets.com/sendgreeting.phtml?sponsearch=&greeting_id=1069 Visit Shenkuu]

[[Category:Neopia]]
[[Category:Altador Cup]]
[[Category:The Cyodrake's Gaze]]

Roo Island

2009-05-29T00:32:46Z

Leo: /* Yooyuball */ 2009 Roster

[[Image:Roo island.JPG|right|frame|Map of Roo Island]]
'''Roo Island''' is a [[Mini-World]] in Neopia ruled by [[King Roo]], a [[Blumaroo]]. It is a small (approximately 50 miles by 100 miles) island situated 30 miles east off the coast of [[Neopia Central]] and connected by a rainbow.

==Blumaroos==
Roo Island is heavily populated with Blumaroos. According to a survey done for an old Neopedia article, 95% of the population of 275,000 inhabitants are Blumaroos (4/5 Blumaroos are born there). Several of the buildings are designed to resemble Blumaroos, particularly the palace of King Roo (who is obsesed wih dice-a-roo), and the [[Colouring Pages]] building is reminiscent of a Blumaroo tail. For those non-Blumaroos, all buildings in the shopping district are shaped like little huts.

==Neighborhoods==
* Tangleberry Drive
* Lemberry Lane
* Chievely Canyon
* Membury Close
* Crypt of Doom Road
* Sea View Terrace
* Little Paddock Road
* Meteor Street

==Attractions==
Roo Island features two games, [[Dice-A-Roo]] and [[Deadly Dice]], a souvenir shop, a merry go round, Roo Hill leaf sleding (not accessible to players) and colouring pages. Players may also choose to build their [[NeoHome]] on Roo Island. Also, every year, King Roo hosts [[Neopia]]'s biggest Dice-A-Roo tournament, in which thousands compete.

==Yooyuball==
[[Image:Rooislandbannerac2.gif|frame|Roo Island's Yooyuball Team Logo]]

Roo Island's [[Altador Cup|Yooyuball]] team consists of also-rans and inexperienced rookies, but received a huge boost when [[Lilo Blumario]], one of the game's top players, decided to take a pay cut and sign up with his hometown club. In what was considered improbable and the biggest story of [[Altador Cup 2006]], Roo Island managed to reach Round 3 of the tournament, being defeated by [[Darigan Citadel]] and placing as number four. After a voting of fans and players that Roo Island had the ugliest jersey. Fans hoped to do even better this past tournament,with a new uniform and the team's signing of [[Maraqua#Colour|Maraquan]] forward [[Jair Tollet]], who was traded to Roo Island for [[Dayla]], the red Lenny (She got injured in the first practice and never played again). This helped Roo Island make it to the final match, losing to [[Darigan Citadel]], and overall placing in second. Third time proved to be the charm, when in [[Altador Cup III|2008]], Roo Island beat Krawk Island in the Altador Cup final, claiming the cup.

Team positions are as follows (bolded notes the Team Captain):
{| wikitable border="1" cellpadding="2" align="center"
|- style="background:#ADFF2F"
! Year || Goalkeeper || Left Defender || Right Defender || Left Forward || Right Forward
|- align="center"
| 2006 ||rowspan="4"| [[Clutch Billaban]] ||rowspan="4"| [[Fenny Vail]] ||rowspan="4"| [[Gordo Gunnels]] || [[Dayla]] ||rowspan="4"| '''[[Lilo Blumario]]'''
|- align="center"
| 2007 || rowspan="3"| [[Jair Tollet]]
|- align="center"
| 2008
|- align="center"
| 2009
|}

==Trivia==
*According to the [[Neopedia]] article on [[Count Von Roo]], one of the regions of Roo Island is called [[Blumaria]], which is in the northern area of the Island.
*King Roo's palace is in the biggest Roo Island city, [[Roo City]].
*Roo Island won the [[Altador Cup]] in 2008.

==External links==
*[http://www.neopets.com/worlds/index_roo.phtml Roo Island]
*'''Neopedia:''' [http://www.neopets.com/neopedia.phtml?neopedia_id=2 King Roo], [http://neopets.com/neopedia.phtml?neopedia_id=3 Roo Island]
*'''Caption Competition:''' [http://www.neopets.com/games/caption/caption_archive.phtml?place=442 #442], [http://www.neopets.com/games/caption/caption_archive.phtml?place=599 #599], [http://www.neopets.com/games/caption/caption_archive.phtml?place=745 #745]

[[Category:Mini-Worlds]]
[[Category:Altador Cup]]

Mystery Island

2009-05-29T00:31:41Z

Leo: /* Yooyuball */ Format

[[image:Mysteryisland_2005_02.gif|thumb|350px|Mystery Island]]
'''Mystery Island''' is a tropical island of [[Neopia]], discovered on 3rd August 2000. It is noted for its native population of the [[Coconut People]] and a [[Techo Mountain|giant volcano]].

Mystery Island has become a major tourist resort, features many [[game]]s, [[shop]]s, the [[Trading Post]], and the first [[Training School]]. There is a tour of the island an owner can take their [[Neopets]] on for a small fee.

The Island is home to the [[Faerie]] [[Jhuidah]], who overlooks the [[Cooking Pot]] and the Trading Post. For some time, the Island held a giant golden statue of [[Donna]], who won the Sacrificers plot, and recently the [[Lost City of Geraptiku]] was rediscovered.

Mystery Island is also the site of many of [[Jake]] the adventurer's exploits.

==Natives of Mystery Island==

In addition to the tribes of Coconut People, Mystery Island is also where the [[Kougra]] species originates from. Mystery Island is home to [[The Techo Master]] and [[Ryshu]] of the Training School, as well as the [[Tiki Tack Man]] and [[Island Mystic]]. The inhabitants of the Lost City of Geraptiku, however, have never been discovered.

The island has also become the adopted home of [[Petpet]] refugees that came to the [[Rock Pool]] following the destruction of [[Old Maraqua]], and is one of the destinations that can be chosen to build a [[Neohome]].

Further more, [[Island]] is one is is one of the many [[The Rainbow Pool|colours]] that users can paint their [[Neopet|Neopets]] and [[Petpet|Petpets]]. Island pets have tan skin with white markings. They are dressed with an assortment of tropical themed accessories, such as flowers, shell necklaces, and grass skirts. The Island colour for Neopets was released on June 26, 2002, and the Island colour for Petpets was released on October 1, 2003

==Yooyuball==
Mystery Island's [[Altador Cup|Yooyuball]] team is led by [[Teylore Nix]] and the unstoppable brute force of [[Volgoth]]. They entered the 2006 Altador Cup with a punishing offensive arsenal few teams could hope to keep pace with, and were the odds-on favourite to bring home the cup despite the shaky status of their goalkeeper. After defeating [[Faerieland]] in Round One, however, Mystery Island's scoring duo was stopped by [[Krawk Island]] goaltender [[Garven Hale]]. The following year, Mystery Island has the same roster, yet the team is quick to point out they're more wiser and reliant on brains than sheer speed and brute force, making it seem their defeat humbled them to bring out their very best.

Team positions are as follows (bolded notes the Team Captain):
{| wikitable border="1" cellpadding="2" align="center"
|- style="background:#FFA54F"
! Year || Goalkeeper || Centre Defender || Left Forward || Centre Forward || Right Forward
|- align="center"
| 2006 ||rowspan="2"| [[Yaniq Avaan]] || [[Maital Koric]] ||rowspan="4"| [[Teylore Nix]] ||rowspan="4"| [[Bertie Shurtz]] ||rowspan="4"| '''[[Volgoth]]'''
|- align="center"
| 2007 || Maital Koric [[Vela Binal]] (substitute)
|- align="center"
| 2008 || rowspan="2"| [[Lor Benneveldt]] ||rowspan="2"| Vela Binal
|- align="center"
| 2009
|}

==See also==
*'''Plots''': [[Sacrificers]], [[The Hunt for the Crown]], [[Defenders of Neopia]], [[Mystery Island Volcano]], [[Gadgadsbogen Puzzle]], [[Altador Cup]]
*'''Games''': [[Gadgadsgame]], [[Mynci Beach Volleyball]]
*'''Shops''': [[The Rock Pool]], [[Tiki Tack]], [[Tropical Food Shop]]

==Trivia==
*When first released, the island was referred to as ''[http://neopets.com/newfeatures/aug2000.phtml Mystery Isle]''.
*[[Random Event]]s which are related to Mystery Island...
**''You hear mysterious chanting coming from far away!''
**''The Ghost Lupe growls 'Did you know that Mystery Island is haunted?' ''
**''The Ghost Lupe growls 'Its rumoured that neopets that go to Mystery Island never return!!' ''
**''The Ghost Lupe growls 'Dont go to the Mystery Island!!!' ''
**''A dragon flies past overhead, he is headed to the Mystery Island.''
*Umbuku Island is the name of the small island where the [[Island Mystic]] lives.

==External links==
*'''Neopedia''': [http://www.neopets.com/neopedia.phtml?neopedia_id=72 Gadgadsbogen]
*'''NeoDeck''': [http://www.neopets.com/games/neodeck/colcardlookup.phtml?colcard_id=351 Gadgadsbogen Festival], [http://www.neopets.com/games/neodeck/colcardlookup.phtml?colcard_id=28 Umma Bunga]
*'''Neopets TCG''': [http://www.neopets.com/tcg/displayCard.phtml?edid=4&id=5 Island Paint Brush], [http://www.neopets.com/tcg/displayCard.phtml?edid=10&id=15 Island Paint Brush (2nd Print)],[http://www.neopets.com/tcg/displayCard.phtml?edid=4&id=18 Volcano], [http://www.neopets.com/tcg/displayCard.phtml?edid=4&id=15 Training School], [http://www.neopets.com/tcg/displayCard.phtml?edid=4&id=66 Trading Post], [http://www.neopets.com/tcg/displayCard.phtml?edid=4&id=88 Island Lei]
*'''Caption Competition:''' [http://www.neopets.com/games/caption/caption_archive.phtml?place=22 #22], [http://www.neopets.com/games/caption/caption_archive.phtml?place=159 #159], [http://www.neopets.com/games/caption/caption_archive.phtml?place=190 #190], [http://www.neopets.com/games/caption/caption_archive.phtml?place=217 #217], [http://www.neopets.com/games/caption/caption_archive.phtml?place=307 #307], [http://www.neopets.com/games/caption/caption_archive.phtml?place=309 #309], [http://www.neopets.com/games/caption/caption_archive.phtml?place=383 #383], [http://www.neopets.com/games/caption/caption_archive.phtml?place=495 #495], [http://www.neopets.com/games/caption/caption_archive.phtml?place=532 #532], [http://www.neopets.com/games/caption/caption_archive.phtml?place=565 #565], [http://www.neopets.com/games/caption/caption_archive.phtml?place=588 #588], [http://www.neopets.com/games/caption/caption_archive.phtml?place=663 #663], [http://www.neopets.com/games/caption/caption_archive.phtml?place=685 #685], [http://www.neopets.com/games/caption/caption_archive.phtml?place=699 #699], [http://www.neopets.com/games/caption/caption_archive.phtml?place=719 #719], [http://www.neopets.com/games/caption/caption_archive.phtml?place=721 #721]
*'''Help File''': [http://www.neopets.com/help_search.phtml?help_id=151 Where is the Island Trading Post?], [http://www.neopets.com/help_search.phtml?help_id=182 How do I get to Mystery Island?], [http://www.neopets.com/help_search.phtml?help_id=287 How do I take Codestones to Mystery Island?]

[[Category:Neopia]]
[[Category:Sacrificers]]
[[Category:The Hunt for the Crown]]
[[Category:Defenders of Neopia]]
[[Category:Mystery Island Volcano]]
[[Category:Gadgadsbogen Puzzle]]
[[Category:Altador Cup]]

Mystery Island

2009-05-29T00:30:25Z

Leo: /* Yooyuball */ Roster

[[image:Mysteryisland_2005_02.gif|thumb|350px|Mystery Island]]
'''Mystery Island''' is a tropical island of [[Neopia]], discovered on 3rd August 2000. It is noted for its native population of the [[Coconut People]] and a [[Techo Mountain|giant volcano]].

Mystery Island has become a major tourist resort, features many [[game]]s, [[shop]]s, the [[Trading Post]], and the first [[Training School]]. There is a tour of the island an owner can take their [[Neopets]] on for a small fee.

The Island is home to the [[Faerie]] [[Jhuidah]], who overlooks the [[Cooking Pot]] and the Trading Post. For some time, the Island held a giant golden statue of [[Donna]], who won the Sacrificers plot, and recently the [[Lost City of Geraptiku]] was rediscovered.

Mystery Island is also the site of many of [[Jake]] the adventurer's exploits.

==Natives of Mystery Island==

In addition to the tribes of Coconut People, Mystery Island is also where the [[Kougra]] species originates from. Mystery Island is home to [[The Techo Master]] and [[Ryshu]] of the Training School, as well as the [[Tiki Tack Man]] and [[Island Mystic]]. The inhabitants of the Lost City of Geraptiku, however, have never been discovered.

The island has also become the adopted home of [[Petpet]] refugees that came to the [[Rock Pool]] following the destruction of [[Old Maraqua]], and is one of the destinations that can be chosen to build a [[Neohome]].

Further more, [[Island]] is one is is one of the many [[The Rainbow Pool|colours]] that users can paint their [[Neopet|Neopets]] and [[Petpet|Petpets]]. Island pets have tan skin with white markings. They are dressed with an assortment of tropical themed accessories, such as flowers, shell necklaces, and grass skirts. The Island colour for Neopets was released on June 26, 2002, and the Island colour for Petpets was released on October 1, 2003

==Yooyuball==
Mystery Island's [[Altador Cup|Yooyuball]] team is led by [[Teylore Nix]] and the unstoppable brute force of [[Volgoth]]. They entered the 2006 Altador Cup with a punishing offensive arsenal few teams could hope to keep pace with, and were the odds-on favourite to bring home the cup despite the shaky status of their goalkeeper. After defeating [[Faerieland]] in Round One, however, Mystery Island's scoring duo was stopped by [[Krawk Island]] goaltender [[Garven Hale]]. The following year, Mystery Island has the same roster, yet the team is quick to point out they're more wiser and reliant on brains than sheer speed and brute force, making it seem their defeat humbled them to bring out their very best.

Team positions are as follows (bolded notes the Team Captain):
{| wikitable border="1" cellpadding="2" align="center"
|- style="background:#FFA54F"
! Year || Goalkeeper || Centre Defender || Left Forward || Centre Forward || Right Forward
|- align="center"
| 2006 ||rowspan="3"| [[Yaniq Avaan]] || [[Maital Koric]] ||rowspan="4"| [[Teylore Nix]] ||rowspan="4"| [[Bertie Shurtz]] ||rowspan="4"| '''[[Volgoth]]'''
|- align="center"
| 2007 || Maital Koric [[Vela Binal]] (substitute)
|- align="center"
| 2008 || rowspan="2"| [[Lor Benneveldt]] ||rowspan="2"| Vela Binal
|- align="center"
| 2009
|}

==See also==
*'''Plots''': [[Sacrificers]], [[The Hunt for the Crown]], [[Defenders of Neopia]], [[Mystery Island Volcano]], [[Gadgadsbogen Puzzle]], [[Altador Cup]]
*'''Games''': [[Gadgadsgame]], [[Mynci Beach Volleyball]]
*'''Shops''': [[The Rock Pool]], [[Tiki Tack]], [[Tropical Food Shop]]

==Trivia==
*When first released, the island was referred to as ''[http://neopets.com/newfeatures/aug2000.phtml Mystery Isle]''.
*[[Random Event]]s which are related to Mystery Island...
**''You hear mysterious chanting coming from far away!''
**''The Ghost Lupe growls 'Did you know that Mystery Island is haunted?' ''
**''The Ghost Lupe growls 'Its rumoured that neopets that go to Mystery Island never return!!' ''
**''The Ghost Lupe growls 'Dont go to the Mystery Island!!!' ''
**''A dragon flies past overhead, he is headed to the Mystery Island.''
*Umbuku Island is the name of the small island where the [[Island Mystic]] lives.

==External links==
*'''Neopedia''': [http://www.neopets.com/neopedia.phtml?neopedia_id=72 Gadgadsbogen]
*'''NeoDeck''': [http://www.neopets.com/games/neodeck/colcardlookup.phtml?colcard_id=351 Gadgadsbogen Festival], [http://www.neopets.com/games/neodeck/colcardlookup.phtml?colcard_id=28 Umma Bunga]
*'''Neopets TCG''': [http://www.neopets.com/tcg/displayCard.phtml?edid=4&id=5 Island Paint Brush], [http://www.neopets.com/tcg/displayCard.phtml?edid=10&id=15 Island Paint Brush (2nd Print)],[http://www.neopets.com/tcg/displayCard.phtml?edid=4&id=18 Volcano], [http://www.neopets.com/tcg/displayCard.phtml?edid=4&id=15 Training School], [http://www.neopets.com/tcg/displayCard.phtml?edid=4&id=66 Trading Post], [http://www.neopets.com/tcg/displayCard.phtml?edid=4&id=88 Island Lei]
*'''Caption Competition:''' [http://www.neopets.com/games/caption/caption_archive.phtml?place=22 #22], [http://www.neopets.com/games/caption/caption_archive.phtml?place=159 #159], [http://www.neopets.com/games/caption/caption_archive.phtml?place=190 #190], [http://www.neopets.com/games/caption/caption_archive.phtml?place=217 #217], [http://www.neopets.com/games/caption/caption_archive.phtml?place=307 #307], [http://www.neopets.com/games/caption/caption_archive.phtml?place=309 #309], [http://www.neopets.com/games/caption/caption_archive.phtml?place=383 #383], [http://www.neopets.com/games/caption/caption_archive.phtml?place=495 #495], [http://www.neopets.com/games/caption/caption_archive.phtml?place=532 #532], [http://www.neopets.com/games/caption/caption_archive.phtml?place=565 #565], [http://www.neopets.com/games/caption/caption_archive.phtml?place=588 #588], [http://www.neopets.com/games/caption/caption_archive.phtml?place=663 #663], [http://www.neopets.com/games/caption/caption_archive.phtml?place=685 #685], [http://www.neopets.com/games/caption/caption_archive.phtml?place=699 #699], [http://www.neopets.com/games/caption/caption_archive.phtml?place=719 #719], [http://www.neopets.com/games/caption/caption_archive.phtml?place=721 #721]
*'''Help File''': [http://www.neopets.com/help_search.phtml?help_id=151 Where is the Island Trading Post?], [http://www.neopets.com/help_search.phtml?help_id=182 How do I get to Mystery Island?], [http://www.neopets.com/help_search.phtml?help_id=287 How do I take Codestones to Mystery Island?]

[[Category:Neopia]]
[[Category:Sacrificers]]
[[Category:The Hunt for the Crown]]
[[Category:Defenders of Neopia]]
[[Category:Mystery Island Volcano]]
[[Category:Gadgadsbogen Puzzle]]
[[Category:Altador Cup]]

Mystery Island

2009-05-29T00:29:15Z

Leo: /* Yooyuball */ 2009 Roster

[[image:Mysteryisland_2005_02.gif|thumb|350px|Mystery Island]]
'''Mystery Island''' is a tropical island of [[Neopia]], discovered on 3rd August 2000. It is noted for its native population of the [[Coconut People]] and a [[Techo Mountain|giant volcano]].

Mystery Island has become a major tourist resort, features many [[game]]s, [[shop]]s, the [[Trading Post]], and the first [[Training School]]. There is a tour of the island an owner can take their [[Neopets]] on for a small fee.

The Island is home to the [[Faerie]] [[Jhuidah]], who overlooks the [[Cooking Pot]] and the Trading Post. For some time, the Island held a giant golden statue of [[Donna]], who won the Sacrificers plot, and recently the [[Lost City of Geraptiku]] was rediscovered.

Mystery Island is also the site of many of [[Jake]] the adventurer's exploits.

==Natives of Mystery Island==

In addition to the tribes of Coconut People, Mystery Island is also where the [[Kougra]] species originates from. Mystery Island is home to [[The Techo Master]] and [[Ryshu]] of the Training School, as well as the [[Tiki Tack Man]] and [[Island Mystic]]. The inhabitants of the Lost City of Geraptiku, however, have never been discovered.

The island has also become the adopted home of [[Petpet]] refugees that came to the [[Rock Pool]] following the destruction of [[Old Maraqua]], and is one of the destinations that can be chosen to build a [[Neohome]].

Further more, [[Island]] is one is is one of the many [[The Rainbow Pool|colours]] that users can paint their [[Neopet|Neopets]] and [[Petpet|Petpets]]. Island pets have tan skin with white markings. They are dressed with an assortment of tropical themed accessories, such as flowers, shell necklaces, and grass skirts. The Island colour for Neopets was released on June 26, 2002, and the Island colour for Petpets was released on October 1, 2003

==Yooyuball==
Mystery Island's [[Altador Cup|Yooyuball]] team is led by [[Teylore Nix]] and the unstoppable brute force of [[Volgoth]]. They entered the 2006 Altador Cup with a punishing offensive arsenal few teams could hope to keep pace with, and were the odds-on favourite to bring home the cup despite the shaky status of their goalkeeper. After defeating [[Faerieland]] in Round One, however, Mystery Island's scoring duo was stopped by [[Krawk Island]] goaltender [[Garven Hale]]. The following year, Mystery Island has the same roster, yet the team is quick to point out they're more wiser and reliant on brains than sheer speed and brute force, making it seem their defeat humbled them to bring out their very best.

Team positions are as follows (bolded notes the Team Captain):
{| wikitable border="1" cellpadding="2" align="center"
|- style="background:#FFA54F"
! Year || Goalkeeper || Centre Defender || Left Forward || Centre Forward || Right Forward
|- align="center"
| 2006 ||rowspan="3"| [[Yaniq Avaan]] || [[Maital Koric]] ||rowspan="4"| [[Teylore Nix]] ||rowspan="4"| [[Bertie Shurtz]] ||rowspan="4"| '''[[Volgoth]]'''
|- align="center"
| 2007 || Maital Koric [[Vela Binal]] (substitute)
|- align="center"
| 2008 ||rowspan="2"| Vela Binal
|- align="center"
| 2009 || [[Lor Benneveldt]]
|}

==See also==
*'''Plots''': [[Sacrificers]], [[The Hunt for the Crown]], [[Defenders of Neopia]], [[Mystery Island Volcano]], [[Gadgadsbogen Puzzle]], [[Altador Cup]]
*'''Games''': [[Gadgadsgame]], [[Mynci Beach Volleyball]]
*'''Shops''': [[The Rock Pool]], [[Tiki Tack]], [[Tropical Food Shop]]

==Trivia==
*When first released, the island was referred to as ''[http://neopets.com/newfeatures/aug2000.phtml Mystery Isle]''.
*[[Random Event]]s which are related to Mystery Island...
**''You hear mysterious chanting coming from far away!''
**''The Ghost Lupe growls 'Did you know that Mystery Island is haunted?' ''
**''The Ghost Lupe growls 'Its rumoured that neopets that go to Mystery Island never return!!' ''
**''The Ghost Lupe growls 'Dont go to the Mystery Island!!!' ''
**''A dragon flies past overhead, he is headed to the Mystery Island.''
*Umbuku Island is the name of the small island where the [[Island Mystic]] lives.

==External links==
*'''Neopedia''': [http://www.neopets.com/neopedia.phtml?neopedia_id=72 Gadgadsbogen]
*'''NeoDeck''': [http://www.neopets.com/games/neodeck/colcardlookup.phtml?colcard_id=351 Gadgadsbogen Festival], [http://www.neopets.com/games/neodeck/colcardlookup.phtml?colcard_id=28 Umma Bunga]
*'''Neopets TCG''': [http://www.neopets.com/tcg/displayCard.phtml?edid=4&id=5 Island Paint Brush], [http://www.neopets.com/tcg/displayCard.phtml?edid=10&id=15 Island Paint Brush (2nd Print)],[http://www.neopets.com/tcg/displayCard.phtml?edid=4&id=18 Volcano], [http://www.neopets.com/tcg/displayCard.phtml?edid=4&id=15 Training School], [http://www.neopets.com/tcg/displayCard.phtml?edid=4&id=66 Trading Post], [http://www.neopets.com/tcg/displayCard.phtml?edid=4&id=88 Island Lei]
*'''Caption Competition:''' [http://www.neopets.com/games/caption/caption_archive.phtml?place=22 #22], [http://www.neopets.com/games/caption/caption_archive.phtml?place=159 #159], [http://www.neopets.com/games/caption/caption_archive.phtml?place=190 #190], [http://www.neopets.com/games/caption/caption_archive.phtml?place=217 #217], [http://www.neopets.com/games/caption/caption_archive.phtml?place=307 #307], [http://www.neopets.com/games/caption/caption_archive.phtml?place=309 #309], [http://www.neopets.com/games/caption/caption_archive.phtml?place=383 #383], [http://www.neopets.com/games/caption/caption_archive.phtml?place=495 #495], [http://www.neopets.com/games/caption/caption_archive.phtml?place=532 #532], [http://www.neopets.com/games/caption/caption_archive.phtml?place=565 #565], [http://www.neopets.com/games/caption/caption_archive.phtml?place=588 #588], [http://www.neopets.com/games/caption/caption_archive.phtml?place=663 #663], [http://www.neopets.com/games/caption/caption_archive.phtml?place=685 #685], [http://www.neopets.com/games/caption/caption_archive.phtml?place=699 #699], [http://www.neopets.com/games/caption/caption_archive.phtml?place=719 #719], [http://www.neopets.com/games/caption/caption_archive.phtml?place=721 #721]
*'''Help File''': [http://www.neopets.com/help_search.phtml?help_id=151 Where is the Island Trading Post?], [http://www.neopets.com/help_search.phtml?help_id=182 How do I get to Mystery Island?], [http://www.neopets.com/help_search.phtml?help_id=287 How do I take Codestones to Mystery Island?]

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Meridell

2009-05-29T00:27:33Z

Leo: /* Yooyuball */ 2009 Roster

{{Construction|reason=Proper world article to write, redirecting of plot summary data into main articles.}}

[[Image:Meridell.JPG|right|thumb|300px|Map of Meridell]]

'''Meridell''' is a [[wikipedia:medieval|medieval]] land of knights, kings and magic from [[Neopia]]'s past. It was discovered by a group of unlikely adventurers - [[Lisha]] and her friends - somewhat by accident as part of the ''[[Champions of Meridell]]'' plot. The region encompasses the Kingdom of Meridell, Brightvale, and Darigan. Meridell is known for its great games, mostly involving vegetables, [[Faerie Quest]]s, [[Ultimate Bullseye]], [[Mortog]] kissing, puzzles and other things.

The nation of Meridell has been involved in two wars, the first in the plot ''Champions of Meridell'' was the first Neopian war in which the players could choose either of the sides, and the second in the plot ''[[Battle for Meridell]]''. This makes Meridell the most fought-over area on Neopia.

Meridell's colours are red, blue and gold. Meridell is ruled by [[King Skarl]] from the Meridell Castle, a large white, red and gold structure. The castle is defended by [[The Castle Defender]], a [[Kougra]] warrior who acted as the war boss for the good side in the first Meridell war but did not appear in the second. An explanation for this is given in ''The Castle Defender'' TCG card, which describes it as "a powerful illusion, but just an illusion". [[Jeran]] is one of the leading knights of the kingdom.

==Yooyuball==
Meridell's [[Altador Cup|Yooyuball]] team is all about "speed", and is said to be described with that one word. Their superior conditioning allows them to wear down opponents with a relentless flurry of cuts and screens from the opening face-off until the end of a game. Their speed, however, masks the fact they aren't the most accurate or powerful shooters.

They began the 2006 tournament as one of the odds-on favourites to win, having run circles around [[Maraqua#Yooyuball|Maraqua]] in the first round, but "smashed their head on into a brick wall" when they faced [[Darigan]]'s defence in Round Two. Meridell fans hope the replacement of reviled ''Left Forward'' [[Vitri Sitol]] with swift scorer [[Gregorgio Maille]] will not only give the team a much needed offensive boost, but also help improve their standing among fans around Neopia.

Team positions are as follows (bolded notes the Team Captain):

{| wikitable border="1" cellpadding="2" align="center"
|-style="background:#4AC948"
! Year || Goalkeeper || Centre Defender || Left Forward || Centre Forward || Right Forward
|- align="center"
| 2006 || rowspan="2"|'''[[Sir Pollonaire Freidl]]''' || rowspan="4"|[[Ilsa Ellits]] || [[Vitri Sitol]] ||rowspan="2"|[["Wizard" Windelle]] ||rowspan="4"|[[Fiorina]]
|- align="center"
| 2007 || rowspan="3"|[[Gregorgio Maille]]
|- align="center"
| 2008 || rowspan="2"| [[Yoris Obbles]] ||rowspan="2"| '''"Wizard" Windelle'''
|- align="center"
| 2009
|}

==Other Kingdoms connected with Meridell==
===Darigan Citadel===
:''Main Article: [[Darigan Citadel]]''

'''Darigan Citadel''', which floats in the air thanks to many engines of an unknown mechanism, was once part of its own land of plenty, until King Skarl's knights stole a magical orb that kept the kingdom prosperous. The Citadel came to the Meridell region as part of the ''Champions of Meridell'' plot to wage war on King Skarl and his kingdom. During this time, the Citadel was ruled by [[Lord Darigan]], who vanished at the end of the plot. [[Lord Kass]] took over in Lord Darigan's absence and waged a second war against Meridell from above as part of the ''Battle for Meridell'' plot, during which time it was know as Kass Citadel. Darigan returned and took back his kingdom in the course of the plot.

Attractions include the [[Darigan Toys]] shop and the [[Petpet Battledome]], along with the fortress' many dungeons and the [[Cellblock|games]] that have developed in them.

===Brightvale===
:''Main Article: [[Brightvale]]''

'''Brightvale''', a Neopian world discovered on 11th August 2004, is an almost Utopian kingdom of scholars and fine arts ruled by King Skarl's older brother [[King Hagan]]. The first glass windows came from this kingdom, and every year on 11th August a festival is held commemorating its discovery. Brightvale's colours are green and white, and its flag consists of a triangle of white over a triangle of green, defaced with a star.

Attractions in Brightvale include the [[Wheel of Knowledge]], [[Wise Old King|Brightvale Castle]], and numerous shops: the [[Royal Potionery]], [[The Scrollery]], the [[Brightvale Armoury]], [[Brightvale Books]], [[Brightvale Fruits]], the [[Brightvale Motery]], and [[Brightvale Glaziers]].

==Plot summaries==
===Champions of Meridell===
:''Main Article: [[Champions of Meridell]]''

After the magical arrival of a group of school children back in time in Meridell Castle, the peace of the kingdom of Meridell, ensured by a legendary magic orb which kept the land around it prosperous, is threatened by the original owners of the device, the people of Darigan. After a massive war, Lord Darigan, in his sinister, floating citadel, reclaimed the orb and wrecked most of Meridell, devastating its attractions and taking over the Castle. However, when Lord Darigan went insane over the orb and tapped into its magic to turn himself into The Spectre of Lord Darigan, an all-powerful creature, it was left down to prisoner-turned-escapee the [[Yellow Knight]] to rush to Meridell and explain the situation to General [[Galgarroth]], who led Darigan's army with Meridell's surviving defences in a strike against the power-crazed Lord to stop him before he took over all of [[Neopia]]. After his defeat, Darigan disappeared, and the orb, which he had taken to wearing as a necklace, cracked in two to be shared between the realms.

===Battle for Meridell===
:''Main Article: [[Battle for Meridell]]''

Lord Kass took over rule of the Citadel through threats and bribery, disposing of those who opposed him, and then started a campaign of propaganda against King Skarl and Meridell. This culminated in an invasion of the land the citadel floated over, with the castle's weakness to air-based attacks was exploited, as noted by the ''Meridell Castle'' [[TCG]] card.

In Meridell during this time, Lord Darigan had surfaced. He had lost almost all his memories and was completely mad, stalking farmer's fields as ''The Bat-Thing'', until he took up lodging for a short while in a barn, fed by a little [[Usul]] girl.

This invasion was more effective that the previous as Lord Kass used the powers of his enchantress [[Morguss]] to first stop King Skarl ordering the defence of his border (by enchanting him with the dance of Morguss's daughter) and possessing Meridell's own peasants to fight what little forces had been sent to the front. [[Kayla]]'s own magical efforts allowed, once Skarl had been disenchanted, an effective Meridell counterattack to Kass's large war machines.

During this time, the farm Lord Darigan had taken as his housing was raided, and when he fought off several soldiers to protect the Usul that had helped him, the guards' reactions prompted him to remember who he was, and he flew off to the Citadel, silhouetted by the moon.

A second counter-attack, lead by Jeran, attacked the Citadel itself from the air. However, this sneak attack was met by a well prepared Lord Kass, and despite their only being a skeleton force on the Citadel itself, the attack quickly dispatched, Jeran himself plunging over the side of the floating fortress. Lord Darigan arrived shortly after, to Lord Kass' horror, and they sparred, Lord Kass determined to fix the "mistake" of Lord Darigan being left alive, but Lord Darigan won over and Kass fell to the floor, where his amulet smashed and [[The Three]] stole him away for his failure.

===NeoQuest II===
{{Main|NeoQuest II}}

Meridell is the location for the events in the first chapter of [[NeoQuest II]]. The bosses in this act are [[The Miner Foreman]], [[Zombom]], [[The Sand Grundo]], and [[Ramtor]]. The user starts out in the village of [[Trestin]] with the character [[Rohane]], and later can add [[Mipsy]] to the party.

==Trivia==
*Meridell is the largest [[Neopian]] World, consisting of five maps (Meridell, Meridell Castle, Brightvale, Darigan Citadel, and Meriacres Farm) - one more than the second largest ([[Neopia Central]]).

==See also==
*'''Plots:''' [[Neopets: The Darkest Faerie]]
*'''Games:''' [[Ultimate Bullseye]], [[Round Table Poker]], [[Kiss the Mortog]], [[Turdle Racing]], [[Shapeshifter]], [[Cheese Roller]], [[Meriball]], [[Invasion of Meridell]], [[Double or Nothing]], [[Grumpy Old King]], [[Escape from Meridell Castle]], [[Potato Counter]], [[Extreme Potato Counter]], [[Guess the Weight of the Marrow]], [[Attack of the Slorgs]]
*'''Shops:''' [[Ye Olde Petpets]], [[Kayla's Potion Shop]]

==External links==
*'''Location Link:''' [http://www.neopets.com/medieval/index.phtml Meridell]
*'''Plot Info:''' [http://www.neopets.com/medieval/plot.phtml Champions of Meridell], [http://www.neopets.com/medieval/plot_bfm.phtml Battle for Meridell]
*'''Game Links:''' [http://www.neopets.com/games/draikcastle.phtml Escape from Meridell Castle], [http://www.neopets.com/games/iom/index.phtml Invasion of Meridell]
*'''Neopedia:''' [http://www.neopets.com/neopedia.phtml?neopedia_id=59 The Meridell Rubbish Dump], [http://www.neopets.com/neopedia.phtml?neopedia_id=65 King Skarl], [http://www.neopets.com/neopedia.phtml?neopedia_id=172 Destruction of Meridell], [http://www.neopets.com/neopedia.phtml?neopedia_id=200 Escape From Meridell!]
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Maraqua

2009-05-29T00:25:24Z

Leo: /* Yooyuball */ 2009 Roster, minor formatting

[[Image:Maraquaruins.gif|frame|right|The ruins of Old Maraqua.]]

'''Maraqua''' is an underwater land discovered on October 6, 2000. The name is given to two underwater kingdoms, one of which was destroyed and is currently in ruins. In order to distinguish between the two cities, the historic city is referred to as ''Old Maraqua'' and the modern ''New Maraqua''. Maraqua is not the only underwater settlement - see [[Kiko Lake]] - but it is the only salt water one as of yet discovered.

==Old Maraqua==
[[Image:Piratekiko.gif|right|frame|Captain Dread.]]
===The Destruction===
:''Main Article: [[The Destruction of Maraqua]]''

Was destroyed by a whirlpool on August 18, 2001, following a flash movie released the previous day (17th August 2001) in which the Pirate [[Captain Dread]], a skeletal [[Kiko]], sailed to Maraqua in a submarine known in fanlore as ''The Revenge''. Here, he demanded his annual 'protection money' from the then King Koi, who refused to pay (giving reasons such as a 'poor Kelp Harvest'). From the tone of this conversation, it can be presumed that Captain Dread regularly came for this money. The whirlpool is believed to be the result of a curse from this Pirate. The whirlpool, said to be ten miles wide, lasted until the 31st May 2002, where is finally subsided to reveal the Ruins of Maraqua.
[[Image:Whirlpool.png|thumb|left]]
===Attractions of the Original Maraqua===

Maraqua once housed the Underwater [[Kitchen Quest]]s, later relocated to [[Mystery Island]], and was the sole supplier of [[Utility Fish]], which are now all retired and very expensive. [[TNT]] stated once that they originally planned for Utility Fish to be used as [[NeoHome]] utilities. Maraqua also sold Aquatic [[PetPet]]s (most of which were [[Old Neopets|redesigned]] and are being sold on Mystery Island). The Aquatic Foods Shop also disappeared, retiring the shop items, only to be replaced by [[Kelp]] in New Maraqua, with new foods.

After the whirlpool ruined the city, the Ruins began to be populated again, first by a gigantic [[Slug Monster]], then by a [http://www.neopets.com/water/statue.phtml Mysterious Statue] (believed to be of the [[Darkest Faerie]]), then by a Bubbling Pit (listing all the available Maraqua-coloured Neopets), then by an [[Underwater Fishing]] area. The discovery and open trade with New Maraqua has promoted people re-entering the ruins, and it remains to be seen whether more will be made of this area.

==New Maraqua==
After the whirlpool destroyed the original city, [[King Kelpbeard]] set about building a new, more splendid city, with a strong army to protect it from its enemies. However, information of this was learnt by an armada of pirates, who set out to [[Curse of Maraqua|conquer the nation]].

===History===
As part of the [[Curse of Maraqua]] plot, Maraqua was rebuilt with the intention of being stronger than its predecessor so as to withstand any future Pirate attacks. New Maraqua has a standing army lead by [[Swordmaster Talek]], something Old Maraqua didn't appear to have. When [[Captain Scarblade]] learned that there were surviving [[Maraquan]]s, he lead another attack (this time with an army of pirates). They were fought off, however, in the plot.

===Maractite===
The Curse of Maraqua plot introduced the mineral [[maractite]], capable of travelling effortlessly through water as though it was in air. Information provided in the CoM plot suggests that supplies of maractite are running thin. According to the ''Maractite Axe'' card (of the [[Neopets TCG]]), maractite slowly decays when exposed to air.

===Attractions of New Maraqua===
In addition to having shops selling [[Maractite Weaponry|maractite weaponry]] and [[furniture]], Maraqua is also the sole supplier of collectable [[Sea Shells]]. There is a shop selling Maraquan PetPets, although, interestingly, none of the PetPets that were sold in Old Maraqua and now Mystery Island are being sold.

The restaurant [[Kelp]], much like the [[Golden Dubloon]] on [[Krawk Island]], sells highly priced meals, and an avatar is obtainable from it. It is frequently very busy, making entering the restaurant difficult.

==Maraquan Architecture==
Visually, Old Maraqua's structure was very different from New Maraqua's. Old Maraqua was built out of ''transparashield'', and had the look of a futuristic ocean colony. The smooth, bubble-like windows seemed to imply that there was an atmosphere inside the buildings. New Maraqua has a very coral-like appearance, is made out of [[Maractite]], and is open to the oceans.

==Plot Replacements==
In the [[Curse of Maraqua]] plot, several replacements were made to the characters from the original destruction movie. [[Captain Dread]] was replaced with [[Captain Scarblade]], Captain Dread's unnamed sidekick [[Blumaroo]] was replaced with [[Benny the Blade]], [[King Koi]] was replaced with [[King Kelpbeard]], and ''The Revenge'' submarine with a boat of the same name.

The original destruction movie was removed after the Curse of Maraqua ([http://www.neopets.com/pirates/maraqua.phtml the page it was found on] now only redirects to the [http://www.neopets.com/aboutus.phtml About Us] page) due to these inconsistencies, but the movie file [http://images.neopets.com/pirates/maraqua.swf still exists] on the servers.

==Yooyuball==
Maraqua's [[Altador Cup|Yooyuball]] team could be described as "a house divided," due to the antics of their star forward. [[Elon Hughlis]] is more concerned with his personal accomplishments than actual wins and losses, making him a headache to the team. He looks down on his teammates who aren't as talented as him, and they endure him due to his tremendous ability. Maraqua would love to trade Hughlis to another team, but no other team would give them as equal a player in return.

After getting beaten in the first round of [[Altador Cup 2006]], fans thought Maraqua would cut its losses and get rid of Elon Hughlis. When it became apparent that Hughlis wasn't leaving, they decide to trade other foward, [[Jair Tollet]] for [[Roo Island]]'s [[Dayla]] (injured first practice). Considering Hughlis insisted on scoring most of the team's goals, Maraqua decided having three defenders in the lineup worked best for them, adding hefty defence man [[Oten Runeu]] to their starting unit. As a result, Maraqua now has one of the toughest squads in Neopia to score against.

Team positions are as follows (bolded notes the Team Captain):
{| wikitable border="1" cellpadding="2" align="center"
|- style="background:#008080"
! Year || Goalkeeper || Left Defender || Right Defender || Left Forward || Right Forward
|- align="center"
| 2006 || [[Tonie Plessix]] || [[Filo Desenz]] || [[Barit Jowes]] || [[Jair Tollet]] || '''[[Elon "The Black Hole" Hughlis]]'''
|- align="center" style="background:#008080"
! '''Year''' || '''Goalkeeper''' || '''Left Defender''' || '''Centre Defender''' || '''Right Defender''' || '''Centre Forward'''
|- align="center"
| 2007 || rowspan="3"| Tonie Plessix || Filio Desenz [[Dayla]] (Injured) || rowspan="3"| [[Oten Runeu]] || rowspan="3"| Barit Jowes || rowspan="3"| '''Elon "The Black Hole" Hughlis'''
|- align="center"
| 2008 ||rowspan="2"| [[Dorina Hals]]
|- align="center"
| 2009
|}

==Colour==
:''Main Article: [[Maraquan]]''

Maraquan is one of the many [[The Rainbow Pool|colours]] that users can paint their [[Neopet|Neopets]] and [[Petpet|Petpets]]. Maraquan pets resemble underwater creatures, both real and mythological. The Maraquan colour for Neopets was released on June 17, 2003, and the Maraquan colour for Petpets was released on April 21, 2004.

==Trivia==
*[[The Neopets Team]] gave a hint Maraqua would return in the [[Advent Calendar]] of December 27, 2004, which showed all current bands of the [[Concert Hall]] playing to a version of [[Wikipedia:Band Aid (band)|Do They Know It's Christmas?]] with the words "Rebuild Maraqua - Let them know Neopia loves them!". A ''Rebuild Maraqua Poster'' was given out as a prize on the same day.

==See Also==
*[[The Discovery of Maraqua]]

==External links==
*[http://neopets.com/water/index.phtml New Maraqua], [http://neopets.com/water/index_ruins.phtml The Ruins Of Maraqua]
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[[Category:Neopia]]
[[Category:Curse of Maraqua]]
[[Category:Altador Cup]]

Lost Desert

2009-05-29T00:21:59Z

Leo: /* Yooyuball */ 2009 Roster

[[Image:Lost desert 03 2007.PNG|right|thumb|280px|Lost Desert main map]]

The '''Lost Desert''' is an [[wikipedia:Arid|arid]] region in [[Neopia]]'s [[wikipedia:Southern Hemisphere|southern hemisphere]]. It was discovered by the rest of Neopia as part of the [[Brucey B and the Lucky Coin]] [[plot]], when [[Brucey B]] managed to travel south through the [[Haunted Woods]]. The Desert is shared by two kingdoms, the second of which was introduced following the [[Lost Desert Plot]].

For the most part, the Lost Desert has an [[Wikipedia:Ancient Egpyt|Ancient Egyptian]] theme, but also shows [[wikipedia:Arabian Peninsula|Arabic]] and [[wikipedia:Persian Empire|ancient Persian]] stylistic elements.

==The Kingdoms in the Lost Desert==
There are two cities in the current Lost Desert. There is the city of Sakhmet, capital of the most prosperous area of the Desert, and the newly rediscovered city of Qasala, which is in ruins but currently being repopulated. Shortly after its discovery, [[Dr. Frank Sloth]] invaded the Lost Desert and attacked Sakhmet, succeeding in taking the [[Sakhmetian]] palace before his forces were beaten back and the magic [[Staff of Alhasutek]] was destroyed.

===Sakhmet===
A city of spires and domes, Sakhmet is constructed predominantly of sandstone. It was occupied by Dr Sloth when he invaded, and he managed to build a space-worthy escape pod into one of the towers. The [[Royal]] Palace of Sakhmet is one of the most stunning structures in the [[Neopian]] World.

The Sakhmetian Royal Family went through a time of turbulence after the Lost Desert was discovered. Following the poisoning of [[King Coltzan III]] in a move to usurp the throne, and the Royal Family held an investigation in which it drafted in the users to analyse the case, with the promised reward of items from the Royal Treasury (priceless Battle Scarabs). After the case was closed, a shrine was erected in the King's honour, in which was placed his Crown, which was said to be inhabited by the ghost of Coltzan. As the shrine was unveiled, however, it emerged that the cunning [[Malkus Vile]], a [[wikipedia:Organized crime|crime lord]], had had the crown stolen - [[The Hunt for the Crown]] was on. Since the crown was returned, the Ghost of Coltzan blesses Neopets who mourn at his obelisk.

The Royal Family of Sakhmet went under another turbulent time, when the [[Princess Amira]] (who had inherited the throne from Coltzan III) received [[Prince Jazan]] IV of Qasala who demanded her hand in marriage based on some document of betrothment he had gathered from somewhere. He believed that marrying a Sakhmetain Princess would restore his lands and people, so when the Princess refused, he stole the City away with dark magic, where it became plagued by his demons. When he fell in love with [[Nabile]] (who could be seen as a princess of thieves, though her mother was Princess Neera so technically she is a real princess, as a matter of fact, she's Princess Amira's cousin), they married and Jazan restored Sakhmet, but his land did not prosper again and in fact the prophecy he fulfilled brought back to life his wicked, power-mad father [[Razul]] who attacked the Lost Desert until he was stopped.

===Qasala===
A once-beautiful city that fell on hard times and is now mostly in ruins after being obliterated 200 years ago by a sandstorm. Amongst the ruined buildings lie caches of histories and magic. One of the more notable buildings is the '''Temple of 1,000 Tombs'''.

This once thriving city had a very well respected Royal Family, until Razul cursed his own people, and his own son, Jazan, and laid down a prophecy that would enable him to live again after his death. Both Razul and Jazan controlled considerable sorcery.

==Activities in the Lost Desert==
The Lost Desert has a large number of shops, such as [[Lady Osiri]]'s [[Lady Osiri's Pottery|Pottery]], [[Sutek]]'s [[Sutek's Scrolls|Scrolls]], [[Battle Supplies and Desert Arms]], and [[Qasalan Delights]]. There are also several [[Dailies|daily-events]], such as [[Coltzan's Shrine]], the [[Fruit Machine]], and the [[Lost Desert Scratchcard Stall]]. Other [[games]] in the Lost Desert include [[Tug of War]] and [[Swarm]].

==Yooyuball==
The Lost Desert's [[Altador Cup|Yooyuball]] team of 2006 had a lineup which could have done lots of damage in the tournament, but troubles in 2006 ([["Dirty" Navers]]' aggressive tactics and [[Derbi Azar]]'s holdout) made fans wary of them and if they would effectively play. They managed beat the [[Virtupets Space Station|Space Station]] in the first round, but were beaten by [[Roo Island]] in Round Two. When the time came to assign blame for the improbable loss, most of the criticism was aimed at defenseman [[Wyett Tuggins]], who was repeatedly put to shame by the brilliant play of Roo Island's [[Fenny Vail]]. As a result, journeyman [[Luvea Trivon]] took his place in the 2007 games.

Team positions are as follows (bolded notes the Team Captain):
{| wikitable border="1" cellpadding="2" align="center"
|- style="background:#FFA54F"
! Year || Goalkeeper || Left Defender || Right Defender || Left Forward || Right Forward
|- align="center"
| 2006 ||rowspan="4"| '''[[Leera Heggle]]''' || [[Wyett Tuggins]] ||rowspan="2"| [["Dirty" Navers]] ||rowspan="4"| [[Vonde Cayle]] ||rowspan="4"| [[Derbi Azar]]
|- align="center"
| 2007 || rowspan="3"| [[Luvea Trivon]]
|- align="center"
| 2008 ||rowspan="2"| [[Lamelle Turow]]
|- align="center"
| 2009
|}

==Colour==
:''Main Article: [[Desert]]''

Desert is is one of the many [[The Rainbow Pool|colours]] that users can paint their [[Neopet|Neopets]] and [[Petpet|Petpets]]. In general, Desert pets are light brown in colour and are dressed in desert themed clothing. The Desert colour for Neopets was released on June 22, 2001, and the Desert colour for Petpets was released on September 26, 2007

==See also==
*'''Games:''' [[Brucey B Slots]], [[Fruit Machine]], [[Geos]], [[Grand Theft Ummagine]], [[Pyramids]], [[Ruins Rampage]], [[Sakhmet Solitaire]], [[Scamander Swarm]], [[Scarab 21]], [[Sutek's Tomb]], [[Swarm]], [[The Great Qasalan Caper]], [[Tug-O-War]], [[Word Pyramid]]
*'''Plots:''' [[Brucey B and the Lucky Coin]], [[Usurper!]], [[The Hunt for the Crown]], [[Lost Desert Plot]]
*'''Shops:''' [[Battle Supplies]], [[Lost Desert Food Stall]], [[Lost Desert Medicine]], [[Peopatra's Pet Pets]], [[Sutek's Scrolls]]

==External links==
*'''Areas:''' [http://www.neopets.com/desert/index.phtml The Lost Desert], [http://www.neopets.com/desert/sakhmet.phtml The City of Sakhmet], [http://www.neopets.com/desert/qasala.phtml The City of Qasala]
*'''Game Links:''' [http://www.neopets.com/games/nq2/index.phtml NeoQuest II], [http://www.neopets.com/games/pyramids/index.phtml Pyramids], [http://www.neopets.com/games/desertruins.phtml Ruins Rampage], [http://www.neopets.com/games/sutekstomb.phtml Sutek's Tomb], [http://www.neopets.com/games/wordpyramid.phtml Word Pyramid]
*'''Neopedia:''' [http://www.neopets.com/neopedia.phtml?neopedia_id=75 Lost Desert]
*'''Neopets TCG:''' [http://www.neopets.com/tcg/displayCard.phtml?edid=8&id=48 Anubis Plushie], [http://www.neopets.com/tcg/displayCard.phtml?edid=8&id=49 Bazaar of Wonders], [http://www.neopets.com/tcg/displayCard.phtml?edid=8&id=52 Crest of Sakhmet], [http://www.neopets.com/tcg/displayCard.phtml?edid=8&id=26 Forgotten Promise], [http://www.neopets.com/tcg/displayCard.phtml?edid=8&id=7 Lost Desert Paint Brush], [http://www.neopets.com/tcg/displayCard.phtml?edid=8&id=14 Sakhmet City], [http://www.neopets.com/tcg/displayCard.phtml?edid=8&id=35 Sakhmet Oasis], [http://www.neopets.com/tcg/displayCard.phtml?edid=8&id=40 Vanishing City], [http://www.neopets.com/tcg/displayCard.phtml?edid=8&id=20 Vile Stench of Zal-Bora]
*'''Caption Competition:''' [http://www.neopets.com/games/caption/caption_archive.phtml?place=74 #74], [http://www.neopets.com/games/caption/caption_archive.phtml?place=90 #90], [http://www.neopets.com/games/caption/caption_archive.phtml?place=91 #91], [http://www.neopets.com/games/caption/caption_archive.phtml?place=92 #92], [http://www.neopets.com/games/caption/caption_archive.phtml?place=93 #93], [http://www.neopets.com/games/caption/caption_archive.phtml?place=94 #94], [http://www.neopets.com/games/caption/caption_archive.phtml?place=95 #95], [http://www.neopets.com/games/caption/caption_archive.phtml?place=123 #123], [http://www.neopets.com/games/caption/caption_archive.phtml?place=191 #191], [http://www.neopets.com/games/caption/caption_archive.phtml?place=286 #286], [http://www.neopets.com/games/caption/caption_archive.phtml?place=290 #290], [http://www.neopets.com/games/caption/caption_archive.phtml?place=293 #293], [http://www.neopets.com/games/caption/caption_archive.phtml?place=340 #340], [http://www.neopets.com/games/caption/caption_archive.phtml?place=342 #342], [http://www.neopets.com/games/caption/caption_archive.phtml?place=446 #446], [http://www.neopets.com/games/caption/caption_archive.phtml?place=491 #491], [http://www.neopets.com/games/caption/caption_archive.phtml?place=500 #500], [http://www.neopets.com/games/caption/caption_archive.phtml?place=518 #518], [http://www.neopets.com/games/caption/caption_archive.phtml?place=600 #600], [http://www.neopets.com/games/caption/caption_archive.phtml?place=609 #609], [http://www.neopets.com/games/caption/caption_archive.phtml?place=621 #621], [http://www.neopets.com/games/caption/caption_archive.phtml?place=625 #625], [http://www.neopets.com/games/caption/caption_archive.phtml?place=639 #639], [http://www.neopets.com/games/caption/caption_archive.phtml?place=645 #645], [http://www.neopets.com/games/caption/caption_archive.phtml?place=667 #667]
*'''Help File:''' [http://www.neopets.com/help_search.phtml?help_id=194 Where is the Lost Desert?]
*'''Editorial:''' [http://www.neopets.com/newnt/index.phtml?section=editorial&week=77 77], [http://www.neopets.com/newnt/index.phtml?section=editorial&week=94 94], [http://www.neopets.com/newnt/index.phtml?section=editorial&week=117 117], [http://www.neopets.com/ntimes/index.phtml?section=editorial&issue=182 182], [http://www.neopets.com/ntimes/index.phtml?section=editorial&issue=196 196], [http://www.neopets.com/ntimes/index.phtml?section=editorial&issue=206 206], [http://www.neopets.com/ntimes/index.phtml?section=editorial&issue=207 207], [http://www.neopets.com/ntimes/index.phtml?section=editorial&issue=213 213], [http://www.neopets.com/ntimes/index.phtml?section=editorial&issue=215 215], [http://www.neopets.com/ntimes/index.phtml?section=editorial&issue=218 218], [http://www.neopets.com/ntimes/index.phtml?section=editorial&issue=228 228], [http://www.neopets.com/ntimes/index.phtml?section=editorial&issue=231 231]

[[Category:Neopia]]
[[Category:Brucey B and the Lucky Coin]]
[[Category:Usurper!]]
[[Category:The Hunt for the Crown]]
[[Category:Lost Desert Plot]]
[[Category:Altador Cup]]
[[Category:NeoQuest II]]

Kreludor

2009-05-29T00:20:31Z

Leo: /* Yooyuball */ 2009 Roster

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[[Image:Kreludor 2005 01.gif|right|frame|Kreludor main map]]

[[Neopia]]'s moon! This giant chunk of space rock is where [[Dr. Sloth]] originally found the [[Grundo]]s, and some of them live there still. Kreludor is famous for its rare Kreludan metal, a mineral essential for construction of evil robots.

On Kreludor there is the [[Neocola]] Machine, [[Book|Booktastic Books]], and a few other things.

Kreludor is the first (and only) moon of Neopia. Not much is known about it, only that it is home to a large colony of Orange [[Grundo]]s, and it seems that some sinister mining operation is going on...

Gravity is currently '''29'''% that of Neopia. Boing!

Breathable air is roughly '''82'''% of normal quality.

==Yooyuball==
Kreludor's [[Altador Cup|Yooyuball]] team is not the most physically gifted team, but is considered the most disciplined and fundamentally sound group in game. Able to befuddle defenders with torrents of crisp passes and a labrynth of picks and blocks, Kreludor has been known to take their more talented opponents and tie them in knots.

In the 2007 [[Altador Cup]], Kreludor did not participate. They were replaced by Shenkuu, but returned in 2008 replacing Kiko Lake.

Team positions are as follows (bolded notes the Team Captain):
{| wikitable border="1" cellpadding="2" align="center"
|- style="background:#9B30FF"
! Year || Goalkeeper || Left Defender || Right Defender || Left Forward || Right Forward
|- align="center"
| 2006 || [[Xila Kitae]] || '''[[Derlyn Fonnet]]''' || [[Vignacio]] || [[Qyldae Wegg]] || [[Zenor Kevix]]
|- align="center"
| 2007 ||colspan="5"| Did Not Participate
|- align="center"
| 2008 ||rowspan="2"| [[Jurin T.]] ||rowspan="2"| '''Derlyn Fonnet''' ||rowspan="2"| [[Coco Metrone]] ||rowspan="2"| Qyldae Wegg ||rowspan="2"| Zenor Kevix
|- align="center"
| 2009
|}

==Trivia==
*Kreludor appeared in the first [[Caption Competition]], before it was even considered part of Neopia.
*Kreludor was officially introduced to Neopia on May 5, 2004
*On June 21, 2007 a [[Meteor Crash Site 725-XZ|Meteor]] crashed into Kreludor.
*The Kreludor [[Neopedia]] article was released on October 19, 2007.

==See also==
*'''Games:'''
*'''Plots:''' [[Altador Cup 2006]], [[Altador Cup 2007]]

==External links==
*[http://www.neopets.com/moon/index.phtml Kreludor]
*'''Neopedia:''' [http://www.neopets.com/neopedia.phtml?neopedia_id=166 Kreludor]
*'''Game Links:''' [http://www.neopets.com/games/etk.phtml Escape to Kreludor], [http://www.neopets.com/games/timetunnel.phtml Time Tunnel], [http://www.neopets.com/games/freakyfactory.phtml Freaky Factory], [http://www.neopets.com/games/moonrockrampage.phtml Moon Rock Rampage]
*'''Neopets TCG:''' [http://www.neopets.com/tcg/displayCard.phtml?edid=3&id=32 Kreludor], [http://neopets.com/tcg/displayCard.phtml?edid=10&id=69 Kreludor (2nd print)]
*'''Caption Competition:''' [http://www.neopets.com/games/caption/caption_archive.phtml?place=1 #1], [http://www.neopets.com/games/caption/caption_archive.phtml?place=49 #49], [http://www.neopets.com/games/caption/caption_archive.phtml?place=61 #61], [http://www.neopets.com/games/caption/caption_archive.phtml?place=212 #212], [http://www.neopets.com/games/caption/caption_archive.phtml?place=271 #271], [http://www.neopets.com/games/caption/caption_archive.phtml?place=281 #281], [http://www.neopets.com/games/caption/caption_archive.phtml?place=325 #325], [http://www.neopets.com/games/caption/caption_archive.phtml?place=327 #327], [http://www.neopets.com/games/caption/caption_archive.phtml?place=330 #330], [http://www.neopets.com/games/caption/caption_archive.phtml?place=333 #333], [http://www.neopets.com/games/caption/caption_archive.phtml?place=343 #343], [http://www.neopets.com/games/caption/caption_archive.phtml?place=349 #349], [http://www.neopets.com/games/caption/caption_archive.phtml?place=350 #350], [http://www.neopets.com/games/caption/caption_archive.phtml?place=387 #387],[http://www.neopets.com/games/caption/caption_archive.phtml?place=391 #391], [http://www.neopets.com/games/caption/caption_archive.phtml?place=410 #410], [http://www.neopets.com/games/caption/caption_archive.phtml?place=482 #482], [http://www.neopets.com/games/caption/caption_archive.phtml?place=490 #490], [http://www.neopets.com/games/caption/caption_archive.phtml?place=510 #510], [http://www.neopets.com/games/caption/caption_archive.phtml?place=514 #514], [http://www.neopets.com/games/caption/caption_archive.phtml?place=546 #546], [http://www.neopets.com/games/caption/caption_archive.phtml?place=553 #553], [http://www.neopets.com/games/caption/caption_archive.phtml?place=589 #589], [http://www.neopets.com/games/caption/caption_archive.phtml?place=635 #635], [http://www.neopets.com/games/caption/caption_archive.phtml?place=684 #684], [http://www.neopets.com/games/caption/caption_archive.phtml?place=697 #697], [http://www.neopets.com/games/caption/caption_archive.phtml?place=774 #774]

[[Category:Neopia]]
[[Category:Altador Cup]]
[[Category:The Return of Dr. Sloth]]

Krawk Island

2009-05-29T00:19:20Z

Leo: /* Yooyuball */ 2009 Roster

[[Image:Krawkisland 2005 01.gif|right|frame|Map of Krawk Island]]
'''Krawk Island''' is a small island off the southern coast of [[Mystery Island]], discovered on September 5, 2001 but formerly believed to be uninhabited. It has recently prospered as a haven for pirates (although whether for some tactical advantage or use in a trade route has not yet been determined). Krawk Island is notable for its use of [[Dubloon]]s as its primary currency, rather than the much more widely accepted [[Neopoint]]s.

==Attractions==
*'''The Golden Dubloon''': A restaurant, the first of its kind in [[Neopia]]. Charges are made in Dubloons, and on rare occasions [[Neopet]]s may be able to take some leftovers with them from their meal, which act as tradeable items.
*'''The Dubloon-o-Matic''': An automated machine for exchanging Dubloon coins for higher denominations.
*'''The Swashbuckling Academy''': Similar to the [[Training School]] on Mystery Island, but using Dubloons instead of [[Codestone]]s. The academy can only offer its services to relatively low leveled pets, in comparison to the Training School and the [[Secret Ninja School]], but does give free courses to applicable pets on their [[Species]] pet days.
*'''Strange Ship''': On the 3rd August, the [[Strange Ship]] first docked here.
*'''Food Club''': Every day, 20 pirates compete at any of five locations to see who can complete the indicated courses. Each pirate has a particular allergy, which means they may not be able to handle food in that category.

==Yooyuball==
Krawk Island's [[Altador Cup|Yooyuball]] team is filled with "loveable winners" who have managed to pull together and win most of their matches. Their fans are the most enthusiastic, but due to the team's failures are also the most suffering. It was hoped [[Altador Cup 2006]] would be the year "Ol' Dash and the gang" would take the win, and despite being expected not even to pass Round 1, they continued to play to Round 3.

Led by forward [["Dasher" Soley]] (who has hinted he may retire after the tournament of 2006) and ''Goalkeeper'' [[Garven Hale]] (whose skills allowed them to progress through the tournament), it was hoped [[Altador Cup 2007]] would be another spectacular year, especially with the addition of defenseman [[Zayle Sufhaux]] (who replaced last year's starter, [[Hoke Lemtry]]).

Team positions are as follows (bolded notes the Team Captain):
{| wikitable border="1" cellpadding="2" align="center"
|- style="background:#EE2C2C"
! Year || Goalkeeper || Left Defender || Right Defender || Left Forward || Right Forward
|- align="center"
| 2006 ||rowspan="4"| [[Garven Hale]] ||rowspan="4"| [[Nitri Cassale]] || [[Hoke Lemtry]] ||rowspan="4"| [[Ealyn Hawkshanks]] ||rowspan="4"| '''[["Dasher" Soley]]'''
|- align="center"
| 2007 ||rowspan="3"| [[Zayle Sufhaux]]
|- align="center"
| 2008
|- align="center"
| 2009
|}

==Pirate Colour==
:''Main Article: [[Pirate]]''

Pirate is one is is one of the many [[The Rainbow Pool|colours]] that users can paint their [[Neopet|Neopets]] and [[Petpet|Petpets]]. Pirate pets have grey skin/fur and are dressed in pirate clothing. The Pirate colour for Neopets was released May 28, 2002, and the Pirate colour for Petpets was released on January 15, 2004.

==External links==
*[http://neopets.com/pirates/index.phtml Krawk Island]
*'''Neopedia:''' [http://www.neopets.com/neopedia.phtml?neopedia_id=148 Krawk Island], [http://www.neopets.com/neopedia.phtml?neopedia_id=125 Smuggler's Cove], [http://www.neopets.com/neopedia.phtml?neopedia_id=194 The Day Krawk Island Went Away], [http://www.neopets.com/neopedia.phtml?neopedia_id=126 The Golden Dubloon], [http://www.neopets.com/neopedia.phtml?neopedia_id=145 The Krawk and the Fungus Caves]
*'''Neopets TCG:''' [http://www.neopets.com/tcg/displayCard.phtml?edid=1&id=127 Mirgle], [http://www.neopets.com/tcg/displayCard.phtml?edid=1&id=132 Pawkeet], [http://www.neopets.com/tcg/displayCard.phtml?edid=11&id=59 Krawk Island]
*'''Caption Contest:''' [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=108 #108], [http://www.neopets.com/games/caption/caption_archive.phtml?place=109 #109], [http://www.neopets.com/games/caption/caption_archive.phtml?place=110 #110], [http://www.neopets.com/games/caption/caption_archive.phtml?place=111 #111], [http://www.neopets.com/games/caption/caption_archive.phtml?place=112 #112], [http://www.neopets.com/games/caption/caption_archive.phtml?place=214 #214], [http://www.neopets.com/games/caption/caption_archive.phtml?place=355 #355], [http://www.neopets.com/games/caption/caption_archive.phtml?place=366 #366], [http://www.neopets.com/games/caption/caption_archive.phtml?place=402 #402], [http://www.neopets.com/games/caption/caption_archive.phtml?place=436 #436], [http://www.neopets.com/games/caption/caption_archive.phtml?place=551 #551], [http://www.neopets.com/games/caption/caption_archive.phtml?place=577 #577], [http://www.neopets.com/games/caption/caption_archive.phtml?place=709 #709], [http://www.neopets.com/games/caption/caption_archive.phtml?place=740 #740], [http://www.neopets.com/games/caption/caption_archive.phtml?place=799 #799]
*'''Help File:''' [http://www.neopets.com/help_search.phtml?help_id=311 Is there any way to know when the Smuggler's cove items will be restocked?]

[[Category:Neopia]]
[[Category:Altador Cup]]
[[Category:The Cyodrake's Gaze]]
[[Category:Lost Desert Plot]]

Kiko Lake

2009-05-29T00:17:18Z

Leo: /* Yooyuball */ 2009 Roster

[[Image:Kiko lake.JPG|right]]
'''Kiko Lake''' lies 15 miles north-east of [[Neopia Central]]. It is a habitation in and around a large lake formed within the caldera of a long-dormant volcano. Within the lake is an underwater village where over a thousand [[Kiko]]s make their home. The Lake is populated by primarily water-based [[Neopets]], out of the 9,400 pets living their, 92% are Kikos and 3% are Jetsams. Kiko Lake is the sole exporter for the cures to [[Kikoughela]], a disease which causes a pet to have coughing fits and a sore throat. Two spoonfuls of "Kikoughela Syrup" can cure the [[Disease]].

==Yooyuball==
Kiko Lake's [[Altador Cup|Yooyuball]] team is a strong contender, but entered 2006 with a lot to prove, due to the injury of [[Helmo Timm]], the flashy (yet erratic) play of goalkeeper [[Ditan Colb]], and their superstar defender [[Meela Kitah]] coming off the worst year of her career. Not making it past the first round, fans hoped for a surprise in 2007, similar to that of [[Roo Island]]'s team, though many believed they wouldn't make it past the Round-Robin Phase. With the addition of forward [[Moni Vyshan]], they hoped the team would more competitive than the previous year's.

Team positions are as follows (bolded notes the Team Captain):
{| wikitable border="1" cellpadding="2" align="center"
|- style="background:#733D1A"
! Year || Goalkeeper || Left Defender || Right Defender || Left Forward || Right Forward
|- align="center"
| 2006 || rowspan="2"| [[Ditan Colb]] || rowspan="2"| '''[["Poke" Cellers]]''' || rowspan="2"| [[Meela Kitah]] || [[Holbie Pinnock]] || [[Relle Felson]]
|- align="center"
| 2007 || [[Helmo Timm]] || [[Moni Vyshan]]
|- align="center"
| 2008 || colspan="5" | Did Not Participate
|- align="center"
| 2009 || [[Erli Quinnock]] || '''"Poke" Cellers''' || Ditan Colb || Holbie Pinnock || Meela Kitah
|}

==External links==
*[http://www.neopets.com/worlds/index_kikolake.phtml Kiko Lake]
*[http://www.neopets.com/altador/colosseum/teams.phtml?team=6 Altador Cup - ''Team Info: Kiko Lake'']
*'''Neopedia:''' [http://neopets.com/neopedia.phtml?neopedia_id=7&criteria= Kiko Lake]
*'''Caption Competition:''' [http://www.neopets.com/games/caption/caption_archive.phtml?place=102 #102], [http://www.neopets.com/games/caption/caption_archive.phtml?place=360 #360], [http://www.neopets.com/games/caption/caption_archive.phtml?place=736 #736], [http://www.neopets.com/games/caption/caption_archive.phtml?place=778 #778]

[[Category:Mini-Worlds]]
[[Category:Altador Cup]]

Haunted Woods

2009-05-29T00:14:38Z

Leo: /* Yooyuball */ 2009 Roster

[[Image:Hauntedwoods 2006 01.gif|right|frame|Current map of the ''Haunted Woods'']]
The '''Haunted Woods''' is spooky [[Wikipedia:Halloween|Halloween]]-themed world within [[Neopets]], introduced on 31st October 2000. Fills with many evil and wretched things, and home to [[Eliv Thade]], [[Edna]] and many other [[villain]]s of [[Neopia]].

The Deserted Fairground is a part of the Haunted Woods. It hosts a few shops, as well as many games to play (like [[Test Your Strength]] and the [[Wheel of Misfortune]]), although many of the games are rigged, and almost unplayable.

==Yooyuball==
The Haunted Woods [[Altador Cup|Yooyuball]] team subscribes to the old saying "defence wins championships," and has built its team to shut down forwards and force mistakes which create easy scoring opportunities for them, requires plenty of discipline and determination from the other team to defeat them. The Haunted Woods won the Altador Cup of 2006.

With the retirement of veteran defender [[Chelo Binary]] in 2007, it was questioned whether the defensive unit of the team would be as good as last years. If the playing of newcomer [[Autrey Fulse]] was any indication, Haunted Woods fans with hopes of back-to-back titles wouldn't need to worry. However, the favourites going into last year's tournament were [[Altador]], [[Faerieland]], and [[Mystery Island]], so it's uncertain how the year would go.

Team positions are as follows (bolded notes the Team Captain):
{| wikitable border="1" cellpadding="2" align="center"
|- style="background:#FF6103"
! Year || Goalkeeper || Left Defender || Centre Defender || Right Defender || Centre Forward
|- align="center"
| 2006 || rowspan="4"| [[Fanetti]] || rowspan="4"| '''[[Krell Vitor]]''' || [[Chelo Binay]] || rowspan="4"| [[Wan Dirx]] || rowspan="4"| [[Zo Junior]]
|- align="center"
| 2007 || rowspan="3"| [[Autrey Fulse]]
|- align="center"
| 2008
|- align="center"
| 2009
|}

==Trivia==
*The Deserted Fairground map was added on October 31, 2002.
*On October 2, 2006 when '''The Tale of Woe''' began, the world map was changed to show the [[Gypsy Camp]].
*The Haunted Woods was nominated for the ''Best Place to Live'' category during the 2008 [[Neopies]].

==See also==
*'''Plots:''' [[Brucey B and the Lucky Coin]], [[Defenders of Neopia]], [[NeoQuest II]], [[Lost Desert Plot]], [[The Tale of Woe]]
*'''Games:''' [[Fetch!]], [[MAGAX: Destroyer II]], [[The Castle of Eliv Thade]], [[Wheel of Misfortune]], [[Bagatelle]], [[Cork Gun Gallery]], [[Test Your Strength]], [[Carnival of Terror]], [[Coconut Shy]]
*'''Shops:''' [[Spooky Petpets]], [[Spooky Furniture]], [[Haunted Weaponry]], [[Spooky Food]]

==External links==
*[http://www.neopets.com/halloween/index.phtml The Haunted Woods]
*'''Neopedia:''' [http://neopets.com/neopedia.phtml?neopedia_id=70 The Haunted Woods], [http://neopets.com/neopedia.phtml?neopedia_id=106 Shadow of the Eyrie]
*'''NeoDeck:''' [http://www.neopets.com/games/neodeck/colcardlookup.phtml?colcard_id=112 The Esophagor], [http://www.neopets.com/games/neodeck/colcardlookup.phtml?colcard_id=118 The Brain Tree], [http://www.neopets.com/games/neodeck/colcardlookup.phtml?colcard_id=158 Hubrid Nox], [http://www.neopets.com/games/neodeck/colcardlookup.phtml?colcard_id=330 Gilly the Usul], [http://www.neopets.com/games/neodeck/colcardlookup.phtml?colcard_id=336 Deserted Fairground Card], [http://www.neopets.com/games/neodeck/colcardlookup.phtml?colcard_id=36 Mysterious Aisha Sorceress]
*'''Neopets TCG:''' [http://www.neopets.com/tcg/displayCard.phtml?edid=2&id=36 Darigan Gardens], [http://www.neopets.com/tcg/displayCard.phtml?edid=8&id=79 Cursed Strawberries], [http://www.neopets.com/tcg/displayCard.phtml?edid=8&id=89 Mutant Bearog], [http://www.neopets.com/tcg/displayCard.phtml?edid=11&id=3 Archos], [http://www.neopets.com/tcg/displayCard.phtml?edid=11&id=57 The Haunted Woods]
*'''Caption Competition:''' [http://www.neopets.com/games/caption/caption_archive.phtml?place=228 #228], [http://www.neopets.com/games/caption/caption_archive.phtml?place=262 #262], [http://www.neopets.com/games/caption/caption_archive.phtml?place=288 #288], [http://www.neopets.com/games/caption/caption_archive.phtml?place=323 #323], [http://www.neopets.com/games/caption/caption_archive.phtml?place=325 #325], [http://www.neopets.com/games/caption/caption_archive.phtml?place=327 #327], [http://www.neopets.com/games/caption/caption_archive.phtml?place=329 #329], [http://www.neopets.com/games/caption/caption_archive.phtml?place=331 #331], [http://www.neopets.com/games/caption/caption_archive.phtml?place=333 #333], [http://www.neopets.com/games/caption/caption_archive.phtml?place=514 #514], [http://www.neopets.com/games/caption/caption_archive.phtml?place=634 #634], [http://www.neopets.com/games/caption/caption_archive.phtml?place=635 #635], [http://www.neopets.com/games/caption/caption_archive.phtml?place=640 #640], [http://www.neopets.com/games/caption/caption_archive.phtml?place=650 #650], [http://www.neopets.com/games/caption/caption_archive.phtml?place=673 #673], [http://www.neopets.com/games/caption/caption_archive.phtml?place=674 #674], [http://www.neopets.com/games/caption/caption_archive.phtml?place=675 #675], [http://www.neopets.com/games/caption/caption_archive.phtml?place=697 #697], [http://www.neopets.com/games/caption/caption_archive.phtml?place=708 #708], [http://www.neopets.com/games/caption/caption_archive.phtml?place=772 #772], [http://www.neopets.com/games/caption/caption_archive.phtml?place=806 #806]
*'''Help File:''' [http://neopets.com/help_search.phtml?help_id=110 Where do I get Spooky Food from?], [http://neopets.com/help_search.phtml?help_id=192 Where are the Haunted Woods?]

[[Category:Neopia]]
[[Category:Brucey B and the Lucky Coin]]
[[Category:Defenders of Neopia]]
[[Category:NeoQuest II]]
[[Category:Lost Desert Plot]]
[[Category:The Tale of Woe]]
[[Category:Altador Cup]]

Faerieland

2009-05-29T00:13:38Z

Leo: /* Yooyuball */ 2009 Roster

[[Image:Faerieland 2004 02.gif|right|thumb|350px|Map of Faerieland]]
'''Faerieland''' is a collection of homes, towers and a giant castle set on clouds high in the skies of [[Neopia]]. Ruled by [[Fyora]], the queen of the [[Faerie]]s, Faerieland is full of games, puzzles, and faeries. Faerieland is inhabited by the faeries and the place users go to when they need to report a success on a [[Faerie Quest]].

Faerieland is also the home of the [[Hidden Tower]], Fyora's secret stash of collected magical relics, where all the most powerful weapons for the [[Battledome]] are sold.

==Yooyuball==
In 2006, Faerieland's [[Altador Cup|Yooyuball]] team featured one of the most potent offensive attacks in the game, consisting of three forwards, making for one of the biggest stories going into the Altador Cup. Their trio of quick, undersized forwards had a tendency to wear down against larger and more physical opponents, however, and their fans were stunned when they were defeated by such forwards from Mystery Island in Round 1. In 2007, Faerieland decided to switch back to two forwards, adding defender [[Elbin Towse]], who showed vast improvement in practice and then in the regular season the past year.

Team positions are as follows (bolded notes the Team Captain):
{| wikitable border="1" cellpadding="2" align="center"
|- style="background:#EEAEEE"
! Year || Goalkeeper || Centre Defender || Left Forward || Centre Forward || Right Forward
|- align="center"
| 2006 || [[Valtonous Rea]] || [[Delma Harrence]] || [[Babolino]] || '''[[Kakoni Worrill]]''' || [[Palia Alback]]
|- align="center" style="background:#EEAEEE"
| '''Year''' || '''Goalkeeper''' || '''Left Defender''' || '''Right Defender''' || '''Left Forward''' || '''Right Forward'''
|- align="center"
| 2007 ||rowspan="3"| Valtonous Rea ||rowspan="3"| Delma Harrence || [[Elbin Towse]] ||rowspan="3"| Babolino ||rowspan="3"| '''[[Kakoni Worrill]]'''
|- align="center"
| 2008 ||rowspan="2"| [[Ciona Broan]]
|- align="center"
| 2009
|}

==Trivia==
*The [[Soup Faerie]] is rarely spotted in Faerieland.
*A totem used to be needed to get into Faerieland.
*Faerieland was voted ''Best Place to Live'' during the 2008 [[Neopies]].

==See also==
*'''Plots:''' [[NeoQuest II]], [[Lost Desert Plot]], [[Neopets: The Darkest Faerie]], [[The Cyodrake's Gaze]]
*'''Games:''' [[Faerie Cloud Racers]], [[Poogle Racing]], [[Wheel of Excitement]], [[Jhudora's Cloud]], [[Maths Nightmare]], [[Employment Agency]], [[Faerie Crossword]]
*'''Shops:''' [[Faerieland PetPets]], [[Faerie Furniture]], [[Faerieland Bookshop]], [[Faerie Foods]], [[Faerie Weapon Shop]], [[The Hidden Tower]]

==External links==
*[http://www.neopets.com/faerieland/index.phtml Faerieland]
*'''Neopedia:''' [http://www.neopets.com/neopedia.phtml?neopedia_id=23 A Faerieland Bedtime Story], [http://www.neopets.com/neopedia.phtml?neopedia_id=44 Faerieland Employment Agency]
*'''Game Links:''' [http://www.neopets.com/games/play.phtml?game_id=358 Faerie Bubbles], [http://www.neopets.com/games/play.phtml?game_id=489 Faerie Caves II], [http://www.neopets.com/games/play.phtml?game_id=586 Faerie Cloud Racers], [http://www.neopets.com/games/play.phtml?game_id=27 Faerie Crossword], [http://www.neopets.com/games/play.phtml?game_id=126 Jhudora's Cloud], [http://www.neopets.com/games/play.phtml?game_id=150 Maths Nightmare], [http://www.neopets.com/games/play.phtml?game_id=38 Poogle Racing], [http://www.neopets.com/games/play.phtml?game_id=13 Wheel of Excitement]
*'''Neopets TCG:''' [http://www.neopets.com/tcg/displayCard.phtml?edid=1&id=8 Fyora the Faerie Queen], [http://www.neopets.com/tcg/displayCard.phtml?edid=1&id=120 Hidden Tower Secrets], [http://www.neopets.com/tcg/displayCard.phtml?edid=1&id=209 Library Visit], [http://www.neopets.com/tcg/displayCard.phtml?edid=6&id=9 Faerieland], [http://www.neopets.com/tcg/displayCard.phtml?edid=9&id=88 Royal Faerie Gardens], [http://www.neopets.com/tcg/displayCard.phtml?edid=10&id=9 Faerieland (2nd Print)]
*'''Caption Competition:''' [http://www.neopets.com/games/caption/caption_archive.phtml?place=156 #156], [http://www.neopets.com/games/caption/caption_archive.phtml?place=274 #274], [http://www.neopets.com/games/caption/caption_archive.phtml?place=320 #320], [http://www.neopets.com/games/caption/caption_archive.phtml?place=370 #370], [http://www.neopets.com/games/caption/caption_archive.phtml?place=371 #371], [http://www.neopets.com/games/caption/caption_archive.phtml?place=422 #422], [http://www.neopets.com/games/caption/caption_archive.phtml?place=469 #469], [http://www.neopets.com/games/caption/caption_archive.phtml?place=570 #570], [http://www.neopets.com/games/caption/caption_archive.phtml?place=660 #660], [http://www.neopets.com/games/caption/caption_archive.phtml?place=682 #682], [http://www.neopets.com/games/caption/caption_archive.phtml?place=694 #694], [http://www.neopets.com/games/caption/caption_archive.phtml?place=700 #700], [http://www.neopets.com/games/caption/caption_archive.phtml?place=710 #710], [http://www.neopets.com/games/caption/caption_archive.phtml?place=718 #718], [http://www.neopets.com/games/caption/caption_archive.phtml?place=723 #723], [http://www.neopets.com/games/caption/caption_archive.phtml?place=744 #744]
*'''Help File:''' [http://www.neopets.com/help_search.phtml?help_id=188 Where is Faerie City?]

[[Category:Neopia]]
[[Category:Hidden Tower]]
[[Category:NeoQuest II]]
[[Category:Lost Desert Plot]]
[[Category:Neopets: The Darkest Faerie]]
[[Category:The Cyodrake's Gaze]]
[[Category:Altador Cup]]

Darigan Citadel

2009-05-29T00:12:25Z

Leo: /* Yooyuball */ 2009 Roster

{{construction|reason=Proper world article to write.}}

[[Image:Citadel 2004 01.gif|right|frame|Map of Darigan Citadel]]

'''Darigan Citadel''', which floats in the air thanks to many engines of an unknown mechanism, was once part of its own land of plenty, until King Skarl's knights stole a magical orb that kept the kingdom prosperous. The Citadel came to the [[Meridell]] region as part of the ''[[Champions of Meridell]]'' plot to wage war on King Skarl and his kingdom. During this time, the Citadel was ruled by [[Lord Darigan]], who vanished at the end of the plot. [[Lord Kass]] took over in Lord Darigan's absence and waged a second war against Meridell from above as part of the ''[[Battle for Meridell]]'' plot, during which time it was know as 'Kass Citadel'. Darigan returned and took back his kingdom in the course of the plot.

Attractions include the [[Darigan Toys]] shop and the [[Petpet Battledome]], along with the fortress' many dungeons and the [[Cellblock|games]] that have developed in them.

==Yooyuball==
[[Image:Darigancitadel-1-.gif|frame|Darigan's Yooyuball Team Logo]]

Darigan's Yooyuball team have few major weaknesses, although they have been criticized in the past for playing too easy a schedule during the regular season, and as a result are unprepared when the tournament comes. To fix this, Darigan Citadel relented and added more matches against a few of the better teams for the 2006 season. Due to this they didn't finish as high in the standings as they normally did, but it gave them the toughness to play in the games which mattered the most (or at least this is what the fans hoped). Their tactic paid off, and they managed to place 2nd in the [[Altador Cup]], ending their reputation as post-season underachievers.

Rather than rest, however, the Citadel's team made an upgrade for the ''Goalkeeper'', replacing the less-than-mobile [[Mungo Lifler]] with promising netminder [[Reshar Collifey]] for the 2007 season. And due to the success of the previous year's tactic, Darigan again faced a string of difficult teams for their regular schedule. Darigan was from the start considered the favourite of the [[Altador Cup 2007|2007 Altador Cup]], maintaining a position at the top of the leader-board for the round robin. In the finals it faced off against [[Roo Island#Yooyuball|Roo Island]]'s team and finally won the Cup on July 9th.

Team positions are as follows (bolded notes the Team Captain):
{| wikitable border="1" cellpadding="2" align="center"
|-style="background:#9932CC"
! Year || Goalkeeper || Left Defender || Right Defender || Left Forward || Right Forward
|- align="center"
| 2006 || [[Mungo Lifler]] ||rowspan="4"| [[Kep Bonnefie]] ||rowspan="4"| [[Tormo "The Terror" Frein]] ||rowspan="4"| '''[[Layton Vickles]]''' ||rowspan="4"| [[Tandrak Shaye]]
|- align="center"
| 2007 ||rowspan="3"| [[Reshar Collifey]]
|- align="center"
| 2008
|- align="center"
| 2009
|}

==Colour==
:''Main Article: [[Darigan]]''

'''Darigan''' is one of the many [[The Rainbow Pool|colours]] that users can paint their [[Neopet|Neopets]] and [[Petpet|Petpets]]. The Darigan colour is closely associated with the [[Darigan Citadel]]. Darigan pets are generally purple, yellow, blue, or red in colour and have black accents. The Darigan colour for Neopets was released on April 10, 2003, and the Darigan colour for Petpets was released on November 22, 2005

==External links==
*'''Location link:''' [http://www.neopets.com/medieval/index_evil.phtml Darigan Citadel]
*'''Game links:''' [http://www.neopets.com/games/cellblock/cellblock.phtml Cellblock], [http://www.neopets.com/games/petpet_battle/index.phtml Petpet Battles]
*'''Caption Competition:''' [http://www.neopets.com/games/caption/caption_archive.phtml?place=235 #235], [http://www.neopets.com/games/caption/caption_archive.phtml?place=252 #252], [http://www.neopets.com/games/caption/caption_archive.phtml?place=631 #631], [http://www.neopets.com/games/caption/caption_archive.phtml?place=726 #726]
*'''Editorial:''' [http://www.neopets.com/newnt/index.phtml?section=editorial&week=69 69], [http://www.neopets.com/newnt/index.phtml?section=editorial&week=74 74], [http://www.neopets.com/newnt/index.phtml?section=editorial&week=77 77], [http://www.neopets.com/newnt/index.phtml?section=editorial&week=115 115], [http://www.neopets.com/newnt/index.phtml?section=editorial&week=116 116], [http://www.neopets.com/newnt/index.phtml?section=editorial&week=133 133], [http://www.neopets.com/newnt/index.phtml?section=editorial&week=140 140], [http://www.neopets.com/newnt/index.phtml?section=editorial&week=141 141], [http://www.neopets.com/newnt/index.phtml?section=editorial&week=161 161], [http://www.neopets.com/newnt/index.phtml?section=editorial&week=238 238], [http://www.neopets.com/newnt/index.phtml?section=editorial&week=246 246], [http://www.neopets.com/newnt/index.phtml?section=editorial&week=275 275], [http://www.neopets.com/newnt/index.phtml?section=editorial&week=284 284]

[[Category:Neopia]]
[[Category:Champions of Meridell]]
[[Category:Battle for Meridell]]
[[Category:Neopets: The Darkest Faerie]]
[[Category:Altador Cup]]

Brightvale

2009-05-29T00:10:55Z

Leo: /* Yooyuball */ 2009 Non participation

{{construction|reason=Proper world article to write.}}

[[Image:Brightvale.JPG|right|thumb|300px|Map of Brightvale]]

'''Brightvale''', a Neopian world discovered on August 11, 2004, is a kingdom of scholars and artisans ruled by King Skarl's older brother [[King Hagan]]. The first glass windows came from this kingdom, and every year on August 11th, a festival is held commemorating its discovery. Brightvale's colours are green and white, and its flag consists of a white triangle over a green triangle, defaced with a yellow star.

Attractions in Brightvale include the [[Wheel of Knowledge]], [[Wise Old King|Brightvale Castle]], and numerous shops: the [[Royal Potionery]], [[The Scrollery]], the [[Brightvale Armoury]], [[Brightvale Books]], [[Brightvale Fruits]], the [[Brightvale Motery]], and [[Brightvale Glaziers]].

==Yooyuball==
Brightvale's Yooyuball team is known for being the most crooked line up of cheating and rough players, despite being the land of wisdom and learning. They know the rules of the game very well, and use it to their advantage by giving sharp jabs to the ribs when no one's looking and other such tricks to win. Their reputation of rough playing is even greater than [[Darigan Citadel]] and the [[Haunted Woods]].

After being defeated by the Haunted Woods in Round Two of the 2006 games, Brightvale claimed to have learned the error of their ways for many different reasons (not wanting to shame King Hagan, their tactics were no match for the tournament's better teams, increased popularity means more merchandise sales, etc.). Taking a cue from [["Squeaky" Tressif]], they turned over a new leaf and decided to play fair. While their playing style during the regular season indicated they have cleaned up their act, one cannot help but suspect that they still have a trick or two up their sleeves for the 2007 tournament.

Team positions are as follows (bolded notes the Team Captain):
{| wikitable border="1" cellpadding="2" align="center"
|-style="background:#397D02"
! Year || Goalkeeper || Left Defender || Right Defender || Left Forward || Right Forward
|- align="center"
| 2006 ||rowspan="2"| [[Orie Dinelle]] ||rowspan="3"| '''[["Squeaky" Tressif]]''' ||rowspan="3"| [[Montecito]] ||rowspan="3"| [[Kayn Hireck]] ||rowspan="3"| [[Reb Weemelott]]
|- align="center"
| 2007
|- align="center"
| 2008 || [[Erli Quinnock]]
|- align="center"
| 2009 ||colspan="5"| Did Not Participate
|}

==External links==
*'''Location link:''' [http://www.neopets.com/medieval/brightvale.phtml Brightvale]
*'''Caption Competition:''' [http://www.neopets.com/games/caption/caption_archive.phtml?place=451 #451], [http://www.neopets.com/games/caption/caption_archive.phtml?place=720 #720]
*'''Editorial:''' [http://www.neopets.com/newnt/index.phtml?section=editorial&week=256 256], [http://www.neopets.com/newnt/index.phtml?section=editorial&week=246 246], [http://www.neopets.com/newnt/index.phtml?section=editorial&week=224 224], [http://www.neopets.com/newnt/index.phtml?section=editorial&week=189 189], [http://www.neopets.com/newnt/index.phtml?section=editorial&week=172 172], [http://www.neopets.com/newnt/index.phtml?section=editorial&week=161 161], [http://www.neopets.com/newnt/index.phtml?section=editorial&week=159 159], [http://www.neopets.com/newnt/index.phtml?section=editorial&week=157 157], [http://www.neopets.com/newnt/index.phtml?section=editorial&week=156 156], [http://www.neopets.com/newnt/index.phtml?section=editorial&week=155 155], [http://www.neopets.com/newnt/index.phtml?section=editorial&week=153 153]

[[Category:Neopia]]
[[Category:Neopets: The Darkest Faerie]]
[[Category:Altador Cup]]

Altador

2009-05-29T00:09:32Z

Leo: /* Yooyuball */ 2009 Roster

{{Construction|reason=Basic Neopian world look to be created along with other world articles, overview and history to be expanded}}

:''Altador directs here. For information on the ruler of Altador, see [[King Altador]]''

[[image:Altador.PNG|right|thumb|300px|The City of Altador]]

'''Altador''' is an old relic of a city over 1000 years old which resides on the "other side" of [[Neopia]]. It was first explored in [[Neopets: The Darkest Faerie]], and released on the [[Neopet (website)|website]] on March 1, 2006.

==Overview==
Altador lies far from current Neopian society, all the way on the unexplored "other side" of Neopia. It has only recently made contact with the world, due to the fact it literally disappeared from memory over 1000 years ago due to time manipulation (similar to [[Meridell]]). Since its reappearance, it has begun trade with the rest of the Neopia.

The reappearance of Altador was shared with all Neopians on March 1, 2006, when two brave Neopets (believed to be [[Tormund]] and [[Roberta]]) discovered a strange portal in [http://neopets.com/faerieland/faeriecity.phtml Faerie City] (specifically [[Fyora]]'s chambers), which teleports to the Hall of Heroes.

It's currently ruled by 11 [[Gallery of Heroes|heroes]], the head of which is [[King Altador]], from which the city gains its name.

==History of Altador==
Much of the history of Altador is shrouded in mystery, while pieces of it have been revealed in The Darkest Faerie video game and in the [[Altador Plot]].

Altador was originally a peaceful and prosperous land, ruled by 12 protectors, one of which was a [[Dark Faerie]], now only known as [[The Darkest Faerie]]. As the other leaders aged, The Darkest Faerie believed she should be the sole ruler of Altador because of her immortality, and began plotting against the other protectors to take over. [[Jerdana]], the one of the 12, banished the Faerie from Altador when she learned of her plot. Outraged at her banishment, she planned against Altador from afar, and returned wreaking havoc on the city. To protect the city, Jerdana placed it within a spell of slow time. [[Fyora]] then used ''Jerdana's Orb'' to trap The Darkest Faerie in stone, and where she fell to the bottom of the [[Maraqua]]n ocean.

1000 years passed for the rest of the world, while little to no time passed in Altador, and The Darkest Faerie eventually broke free, forcing the remaining 11 (who blended into the world of Neopia) into action to find two heroes to fight against her. [[Tormund]] and [[Roberta]] were separately selected, and eventually came to Altador to discover a way to stop The Darkest Faerie and release Altador from the time spell, both of which were accomplished.

==Yooyuball==
The [[Altador Cup|Yooyuball]] team of Altador boasts an airtight defence, allowing them to usually win with only one goal per game. During the 2006 season, they averaged the least amount of goals allowed per game coming into the Altador Cup, though it is question if they could generate enough scoring to stay in the tournament.

Having lost in Round One of the 2006 tournament, many were lead to believe Altador was out of practice after the thousand year hiatus, which prompted them to work hard during the following year's practices, exhibitions, and regular season matches, making them fighting fit and ready to prove the loss was a fluke. Team Captain [["Trapper" Remis]] cautioned the "so-called experts" that picking against them was madness, and was quoted telling the press, "After all, let's not forget who invented the game. No one's gonna stop us from taking back what's rightfully ours."

Team positions are as follows (bolded notes the Team Captain):
{| wikitable border="1" cellpadding="2" align="center"
|-style="background:#BDBDBD"
! Year || Goalkeeper || Left Defender || Centre Defender || Right Defender || Centre Forward
|- align="center"
| 2006 ||rowspan="4"| [[Salayne Ritad]] || [[Cawley Embith]] ||rowspan="4"| '''[["Trapper" Remis]]''' ||rowspan="4"| [[Timu]] ||rowspan="4"| [[Winberto Seliz]]
|- align="center"
| 2007 ||rowspan="3"| [[Lyvon Cibaire]]
|- align="center"
| 2008
|- align="center"
| 2009
|}

==Merchandise==
Altador and its heroes were also featured in [[Neopets: The Darkest Faerie]], which was released for the [[Wikipedia:PlayStation 2|PlayStation 2]] on November 15, 2005. It's also made reference to in many [[Neopets TCG]] cards.

==Trivia==
*Originally, when Neopets: The Darkest Faerie was to being developed, Altador was originally called ''Talador''. Because of this, there are Neopet TCG cards and [[Neopian Times]] editorials which make reference to it. Due to some legal issues, however, this had to be changed, and "Altador", an anagram of the original name, was chosen instead.
*While Altador contains many features of the ancient Greek and Roman civilizations such as an [[wikipedia:amphitheatre|amphitheatre]], liberal use of [[wikipedia:column|columns]], and [[wikipedia:toga|togas]] worn by the inhabitants, it is not meant to be based on any one specifically.

==See also==
*'''Plots:''' [[Neopets: The Darkest Faerie]], [[Altador Plot]], [[Altador Cup]]
*'''Shops:''' [[Exquisite Ambrosia]], [[Illustrious Armoury]], [[Legendary Petpets]], [[Magical Marvels]]
*'''Games:''' [[Crisis Courier]], [[Mop n Bop]], [[Ready to Roll]]

==External links==
{{Helony|Altador}}
*[http://neopets.com/altador/index.phtml Altador]
*'''Neopedia:''' [http://www.neopets.com/neopedia.phtml?neopedia_id=78 Kingdom of Altador]
*'''Neopets TCG:''' [http://www.neopets.com/tcg/displayCard.phtml?edid=9&id=31 Altador], [http://www.neopets.com/tcg/displayCard.phtml?edid=9&id=32 Altadorian Crest], [http://www.neopets.com/tcg/displayCard.phtml?edid=9&id=55 Tainted Altador], [http://www.neopets.com/tcg/displayCard.phtml?edid=11&id=56 Hall of Heroes]
*'''Caption Contest:''' [http://neopets.com/games/caption/caption_archive.phtml?place=706 706], [http://neopets.com/games/caption/caption_archive.phtml?place=712 712], [http://www.neopets.com/games/caption/caption_archive.phtml?place=798 #798], [http://www.neopets.com/games/caption/caption_archive.phtml?place=811 #811]
*'''Editorial:''' [http://www.neopets.com/ntimes/index.phtml?section=editorial&issue=199 #199], [http://www.neopets.com/ntimes/index.phtml?section=editorial&issue=200 #200], [http://www.neopets.com/ntimes/index.phtml?section=editorial&issue=233 #233], [http://www.neopets.com/ntimes/index.phtml?section=editorial&issue=307 #307], [http://www.neopets.com/ntimes/index.phtml?section=editorial&issue=346 #346]

[[Category:Neopia]]
[[Category:Neopets: The Darkest Faerie]]
[[Category:Altador Plot]]
[[Category:Altador Cup]]

Altador Cup

2009-05-11T03:51:20Z

Leo: /* Team rosters */ Adding 2009 info

{{PastFeatured}}
[[Image:AC 2006 Trophy.gif|right|frame|The famed trophy that gives the Cup its name.]]

The '''Altador Cup''' is a yearly gaming [[plot]] on [[Neopets]] which begins on June 1, and continues until gaming is completed (first year took place between June 1, 2006 and August 4). As a sporting event, sixteen teams from the lands of [[Neopia]] gathered in [[Altador]] to compete in the sport of Yooyuball for the Altador Cup trophy. During the second Altador Cup, the plot lasted from June 1, 2007 to July 9. The third annual Altador Cup commenced on June 12, 2008. This is, so far, the only tournament which hasn't commenced on the usual June 1st date.

==Yooyuball==
[[Image:AC 2006 Referee.gif|right|frame|Yooyuball is strictly regulated.]]
The game played to win the Altador Cup is called '''Yooyuball'''. Gameplay appears to be based on [[Wikipedia:Jai_alai|Jai alai]], where players carry a ball in a sling and charge down the field, trying to throw the ball into the other team's net to score a goal. The ball is actually a rolled up [[Petpet]] called a [[Yooyu]], a creature native to Altador. There are a variety of different Yooyus used in the game, which gives the sport an unpredictable twist, requiring a team to alter its strategy depending on the type of Yooyu currently in play.

*''Normal'' - The most common Yooyu which behaves like a normal ball of play without any extra effects. This Yooyu was added during the second Altador Cup.
*''Fire'' - A very fast Yooyu, it moves in a straight line and must be transferred very quickly between team-mates, because keeping it too long could result in burns.
*''Snow'' - Much slower than the Normal Yooyu, the Snow Yooyu also moves in a straight line. It freezes the muscles of those playing with it, making game play quite slow.
*''[[Mutant]]'' - Leading to an extremely unpredictable game, the Mutant Yooyu will move in numerous, random patterns, such as beginning to curve at different points in the throw, changing speed, and only rarely shooting in a straight line.
*''[[Faerie#Colour|Faerie]]'' - Floating lightly through the air, the Faerie Yooyu curves in flight and leaves players wondering when it will drop down low enough for them to capture and pass it.
*''[[Darigan]]'' - A misbehaving Yooyu which flies in a different direction the player holding it is facing, the Darigan Yooyu's flight can be predicted based on where a player is facing in the area. This Yooyu was added in the 2007 games.
*''[[Clockwork]]'' - The Clockwork Yooyu is a wind-up robotic toy that will begin to glow red and explode between 1 - 15 seconds if it isn't put into a goal. This Yooyu was added in the 2007 games.

Yooyuball plays as a [[Wikipedia:Adobe Flash|flash]] game, where users can play with use of the mouse and keyboard. Before each game of Yooyuball begins, users choose the formation they want their players to stand in and select which direction they would like to move the ball down the field. Using the mouse, users point at the player they want to move around, which will select the player. The selected player can be guided around the field using the mouse. When a player has possession of the ball, clicking the left mouse button throws the ball.

If a user wanted to deselect a player, they pressed the space bar or the ''S'' key. When none of the players were selected, they can clicked anywhere on the field to move the closest player to the position they clicked on. To toggle between players, users press the left and right arrow keys (or the ''A'' and ''D'' keys). Users can activate a player when toggling between them by pressing the space bar. Pressing the Shift key to moves players back to their starting positions.

A new rule was added on June 24, 2006, which would make the Yooyu jump from a ''Keeper's'' hands if it stayed there longer than 5 seconds. It is believed this was implemented because too many users were scoring a single goal then letting the ''Keeper'' hold onto the ball for the remainder of play, scoring an automatic win.

Between each goal, a cutscene is played, showing either the goal, the crowd, or - added in 2007 - the Yooyuball selection machines beneath the arena. While the cutscene is playing, game time is still used up, but a 'continue' button appears after a short delay allowing the user to skip most of the animation. An animation accompanies the introduction of each Yooyu to the field, also, but this can be skipped using the space bar.

===The Committee===
[[Image:AC 2007 committee.gif|right|frame|The Committee in 2007.]]
The Altador Cup Committee is a group of officials who carefully examine each play, making sure the rules of Yooyuball are followed. Players or fans who feel something needs to be reviewed can file a petition, and the committee will decide whether or not to rule on the matter. Once both sides of the issue are heard, the committee gathers in its private chambers to discuss the situation and vote on an appropriate course of action. Some feel they are too strict, but it's the committee's decisions which maintain the integrity of the game, and the committee members' actions are always motivated by a desire to protect the game's best interests.

[[Image:AC 2006 Committee.gif|left|frame|and in 2006...]]
It was the Committee which sent invitations to the worlds of Neopia in 2006, asking to participate in the first Altador Cup tournament in 1000 years. It's also assumed the Committee is a front for the actions taken by [[The Neopets Team]], who make sure the game is fair and balanced for all users.
 

===Team rosters===
{| align="right" class="sortable wikitable" border="1" cellpadding="2"
|- style="background:#BDBDBD"
! Teams || 2006 || 2007 || 2008 || 2009
|- align="center"
| [[Altador]] || ✔ || ✔ || ✔ || ✔
|- align="center"
| [[Brightvale]] || ✔ || ✔ || ✔ || '''✘'''
|- align="center"
| [[Darigan Citadel]] || ✔ || ✔ || ✔ || ✔
|- align="center"
| [[Faerieland]] || ✔ || ✔ || ✔ || ✔
|- align="center"
| [[Haunted Woods]] || ✔ || ✔ || ✔ || ✔
|- align="center"
| [[Jelly World]] || ✔ || ✔ || ✔ || ✔
|- align="center"
| [[Kiko Lake]] || ✔ || ✔ || '''✘''' || ✔
|- align="center"
| [[Krawk Island]] || ✔ || ✔ || ✔ || ✔
|- align="center"
| [[Kreludor]] || ✔ || '''✘''' || ✔ || ✔
|- align="center"
| [[Lost Desert]] || ✔ || ✔ || ✔ || ✔
|- align="center"
| [[Maraqua]] || ✔ || ✔ || ✔ || ✔
|- align="center"
| [[Meridell]] || ✔ || ✔ || ✔ || ✔
|- align="center"
| [[Mystery Island]] || ✔ || ✔ || ✔ || ✔
|- align="center"
| [[Roo Island]] || ✔ || ✔ || ✔ || ✔
|- align="center"
| [[Shenkuu]] || '''✘''' || ✔ || ✔ || ✔
|- align="center"
| [[Terror Mountain]] || ✔ || ✔ || ✔ || ✔
|- align="center"
| [[Tyrannia]] || ✔ || ✔ || ✔ || ✔
|- align="center"
| [[Virtupets Space Station|Virtupets]] || ✔ || ✔ || ✔ || ✔
|}
The Altador Cup Tournament consists of sixteen teams representing the lands of Neopia. In total from previous years, eighteen worlds have participated, each sending a team to compete in the Colosseum in Altador. Users could only support one team at a time, and could only switch to another between rounds (only in the 2006 games). In 2007, the Kreludor team was replaced with Shenkuu. Why this was done was released in a statement by [[Derlyn Fonnet]], explaining that the 'muscle and bone' density of the Kreludans was, due to a malfunctioning gravity generator, too low to safely play on Neopia. To the happiness of many fans, Kreludor returned for the 2008 tournament. However, Kiko Lake could not participate because of a travel issue. Recently, the discovery of 2009's Altador Cup logo has shown that it will be [[Brightvale]] that will not participate.

Only sixteen teams were available for users to play, but a 17th team came from [[Jelly World]], which has participated as the practice team for all three years. While the members of the team are unknown, it's known the ''Goalkeeper'' is a Jelly [[Kougra]] and the forwards a Jelly [[Kau]] and [[Usul]].

==Slushie Slinger==
[[Image:Ctp 863.gif|left|frame|Slushie Slinger featured as an alternative to Yooyuball matches.]]

Added in the 2007 games, '''Slushie Slinger''' is an game users could play for lower points besides playing Yooyuball. Users play the role of a Red [[Tuskaninny]] waitress at the Slushie Concession Stand, and must serve impatient fans (Red [[Nimmo]], Purple [[Tonu]], Yellow [[Ogrin]], etc.) their [[slushie]]s while Yooyuball games play. Depending on what team the user joined, the Slushie Concession Stand would be the team's official slushie stand. Players would lose a life every time an empty slushie bottle falls to the floor or if the customers reach the end of the counter.
 

==Make Some Noise==
[[Image:Ctp 862.gif|right|frame|A further alternative to normal game play, this game featured recurring character the [[Techo Fanatic]].]]

Added in the 2007 games, '''Make Some Noise''' is an game users could play for lower points besides playing Yooyuball. Assuming the role of the [[Techo Fanatic]], users must cheer as loud as they can by tapping two randomly chosen keys together, raising the sound meter, for as long as they can in 30 seconds, then (though this is not necessary) pressing the spacebar before the time runs out. Depending on what team the user joined, the Techo Fanatic would be seen wearing that teams shirt, and cheering for them.
 

==Plot participation==
:''Main Articles: [[Altador Cup 2006]], [[Altador Cup 2007]], [[Altador Cup 2008]]''

Unlike regular plots where the plot was written by The Neopets Team, the plot was directed by the collective users on Neopets, and how well they played together in each of their selected teams. A plot summary was written after play to act out who won in each cause. Also, each year had their own methods of participation, and how the plot would progress.

==Staff Tournament==
As another part of the Altador Cup, The Neopets Team participates in a tournament play of their own. They did this in 2006, but they did not do this in 2007 or 2008.

==Altador Cup Tournament items==
{|align=left
|http://images.neopets.com/items/acs_hauntedwoods_bottle.gif http://images.neopets.com/items/acs_hauntedwoods_hand.gif http://images.neopets.com/items/acs_hauntedwoods_pennant.gif http://images.neopets.com/items/acs_hauntedwoods_jersey.gif
|-
|http://images.neopets.com/items/acs_darigancitadel_bottle.gif http://images.neopets.com/items/acs_darigancitadel_hand.gif http://images.neopets.com/items/acs_darigancitadel_pennant.gif http://images.neopets.com/items/acs_darigancitadel_jersey.gif
|}

Along with the release of the Altador Cup on June 1, 2006, a new [[Shop]] called [[Altador Cup Souvenirs]] opened, which sold sports team merchandise for each of the teams playing. Rather than ''Altador Cup Tournament'' items have a single use, they can be used for many different things. Hands and bottles are used as toys, pennants can be placed in [[Neohome]]s, and the jerseys are [[Clothes]].
 

==Trivia==
*The first Altador Cup appeared to coincide with dates and times of the [[Wikipedia:FIFA World Cup|FIFA World Cup]] in Germany [[Wikipedia:2006 FIFA World Cup|of 2006]], and the golden orb, seen in the preview trailer, of the trophy bore a remarkable resemblance to the actual World Cup.
*Noted advertisements shown in [[Wikipedia:North America|North America]] within the 2006 tournament were a new [[Wikipedia:Dragon Ball Z|Dragon Ball Z]] game being released in July 2006 and a new [[Wikipedia:Garfield|Garfield]] movie. For 2007, [[Wikipedia:Evan Almighty|Evan Almighty]] was advertised.
*During Yooyuball game play when the [[Ixi]] and [[Grarrl]] [[Wikipedia:News presenter|news presenters]] are making their remarks about the teams, were a user to refrain from clicking the "continue" button, they would begin to ask the user to carry on, mention they see [[Tarla]] and need to hurry and catch her or reminding the user that sitting and watching them does not earn them points. A [[Spyder]] may also come down from the ceiling.

==See also==
*'''Plots:''' [[Altador Cup 2006]], [[Altador Cup 2007]], [[Altador Cup 2008]]
*'''Shops:''' [[Altador Cup Souvenirs]]

==External links==
{{Helony|Altador_Cup}}
*[http://www.neopets.com/altador/colosseum/index.phtml Altador Cup]
*[http://www.neopets.com/altador/colosseum/prizes.phtml Altador Cup Prize Shop]
*[http://images.neopets.com/altador/altadorcup//altador_animation_preloader.swf?lang=en&image_host=swf.neopets.com&animation=altador_animation_v2 Animation Trailer]
*'''Neopedia:''' [http://www.neopets.com/neopedia.phtml?neopedia_id=95 Altador Cup]
*'''Caption Competition:''' [http://www.neopets.com/games/caption/caption_archive.phtml?place=712 #712], [http://www.neopets.com/games/caption/caption_archive.phtml?place=813 #813]
*'''Editorial:''' [http://www.neopets.com/ntimes/index.phtml?section=editorial&issue=242 242], [http://www.neopets.com/ntimes/index.phtml?section=editorial&issue=243 243], [http://www.neopets.com/ntimes/index.phtml?section=editorial&issue=244 244], [http://www.neopets.com/ntimes/index.phtml?section=editorial&issue=245 245], [http://www.neopets.com/ntimes/index.phtml?section=editorial&issue=246 246], [http://www.neopets.com/ntimes/index.phtml?section=editorial&issue=247 247], [http://www.neopets.com/ntimes/index.phtml?section=editorial&issue=252 252], [http://www.neopets.com/ntimes/index.phtml?section=editorial&issue=253 253], [http://www.neopets.com/ntimes/index.phtml?section=editorial&issue=264 264], [http://www.neopets.com/ntimes/index.phtml?section=editorial&issue=267 267]

[[Category:Games]]
[[Category:Plots]]
[[Category:Altador Cup]]

Talk:Former Pink Poogle Toy Staff

2009-05-07T10:38:44Z

Leo: System Operator - Macbeth (18 Aug 2006 - 1 Apr 2009)

== System Operator - Macbeth (18 Aug 2006 - 1 Apr 2009) ==

Isn't [[User:Macbeth|Macbeth]] still a current PPT staff member? Just one that got promoted? - [[User:Leo|Leo]] 10:38, 7 May 2009 (UTC)

Altador Cup

2009-05-04T00:06:18Z

Leo: /* Team rosters */ floating the table

{{PastFeatured}}
[[Image:AC 2006 Trophy.gif|right|frame|The famed trophy that gives the Cup its name.]]

The '''Altador Cup''' is a yearly gaming [[plot]] on [[Neopets]] which begins on June 1, and continues until gaming is completed (first year took place between June 1, 2006 and August 4). As a sporting event, sixteen teams from the lands of [[Neopia]] gathered in [[Altador]] to compete in the sport of Yooyuball for the Altador Cup trophy. During the second Altador Cup, the plot lasted from June 1, 2007 to July 9. The third annual Altador Cup commenced on June 12, 2008. This is, so far, the only tournament which hasn't commenced on the usual June 1st date.

==Yooyuball==
[[Image:AC 2006 Referee.gif|right|frame|Yooyuball is strictly regulated.]]
The game played to win the Altador Cup is called '''Yooyuball'''. Gameplay appears to be based on [[Wikipedia:Jai_alai|Jai alai]], where players carry a ball in a sling and charge down the field, trying to throw the ball into the other team's net to score a goal. The ball is actually a rolled up [[Petpet]] called a [[Yooyu]], a creature native to Altador. There are a variety of different Yooyus used in the game, which gives the sport an unpredictable twist, requiring a team to alter its strategy depending on the type of Yooyu currently in play.

*''Normal'' - The most common Yooyu which behaves like a normal ball of play without any extra effects. This Yooyu was added during the second Altador Cup.
*''Fire'' - A very fast Yooyu, it moves in a straight line and must be transferred very quickly between team-mates, because keeping it too long could result in burns.
*''Snow'' - Much slower than the Normal Yooyu, the Snow Yooyu also moves in a straight line. It freezes the muscles of those playing with it, making game play quite slow.
*''[[Mutant]]'' - Leading to an extremely unpredictable game, the Mutant Yooyu will move in numerous, random patterns, such as beginning to curve at different points in the throw, changing speed, and only rarely shooting in a straight line.
*''[[Faerie#Colour|Faerie]]'' - Floating lightly through the air, the Faerie Yooyu curves in flight and leaves players wondering when it will drop down low enough for them to capture and pass it.
*''[[Darigan]]'' - A misbehaving Yooyu which flies in a different direction the player holding it is facing, the Darigan Yooyu's flight can be predicted based on where a player is facing in the area. This Yooyu was added in the 2007 games.
*''[[Clockwork]]'' - The Clockwork Yooyu is a wind-up robotic toy that will begin to glow red and explode between 1 - 15 seconds if it isn't put into a goal. This Yooyu was added in the 2007 games.

Yooyuball plays as a [[Wikipedia:Adobe Flash|flash]] game, where users can play with use of the mouse and keyboard. Before each game of Yooyuball begins, users choose the formation they want their players to stand in and select which direction they would like to move the ball down the field. Using the mouse, users point at the player they want to move around, which will select the player. The selected player can be guided around the field using the mouse. When a player has possession of the ball, clicking the left mouse button throws the ball.

If a user wanted to deselect a player, they pressed the space bar or the ''S'' key. When none of the players were selected, they can clicked anywhere on the field to move the closest player to the position they clicked on. To toggle between players, users press the left and right arrow keys (or the ''A'' and ''D'' keys). Users can activate a player when toggling between them by pressing the space bar. Pressing the Shift key to moves players back to their starting positions.

A new rule was added on June 24, 2006, which would make the Yooyu jump from a ''Keeper's'' hands if it stayed there longer than 5 seconds. It is believed this was implemented because too many users were scoring a single goal then letting the ''Keeper'' hold onto the ball for the remainder of play, scoring an automatic win.

Between each goal, a cutscene is played, showing either the goal, the crowd, or - added in 2007 - the Yooyuball selection machines beneath the arena. While the cutscene is playing, game time is still used up, but a 'continue' button appears after a short delay allowing the user to skip most of the animation. An animation accompanies the introduction of each Yooyu to the field, also, but this can be skipped using the space bar.

===The Committee===
[[Image:AC 2007 committee.gif|right|frame|The Committee in 2007.]]
The Altador Cup Committee is a group of officials who carefully examine each play, making sure the rules of Yooyuball are followed. Players or fans who feel something needs to be reviewed can file a petition, and the committee will decide whether or not to rule on the matter. Once both sides of the issue are heard, the committee gathers in its private chambers to discuss the situation and vote on an appropriate course of action. Some feel they are too strict, but it's the committee's decisions which maintain the integrity of the game, and the committee members' actions are always motivated by a desire to protect the game's best interests.

[[Image:AC 2006 Committee.gif|left|frame|and in 2006...]]
It was the Committee which sent invitations to the worlds of Neopia in 2006, asking to participate in the first Altador Cup tournament in 1000 years. It's also assumed the Committee is a front for the actions taken by [[The Neopets Team]], who make sure the game is fair and balanced for all users.
 

===Team rosters===
{| align="right" class="sortable wikitable" border="1" cellpadding="2"
|- style="background:#BDBDBD"
! Teams || 2006 || 2007 || 2008
|- align="center"
| [[Altador]] || ✔ || ✔ || ✔
|- align="center"
| [[Brightvale]] || ✔ || ✔ || ✔
|- align="center"
| [[Darigan Citadel]] || ✔ || ✔ || ✔
|- align="center"
| [[Faerieland]] || ✔ || ✔ || ✔
|- align="center"
| [[Haunted Woods]] || ✔ || ✔ || ✔
|- align="center"
| [[Jelly World]] || ✔ || ✔ || ✔
|- align="center"
| [[Kiko Lake]] || ✔ || ✔ || '''✘'''
|- align="center"
| [[Krawk Island]] || ✔ || ✔ || ✔
|- align="center"
| [[Kreludor]] || ✔ || '''✘''' || ✔
|- align="center"
| [[Lost Desert]] || ✔ || ✔ || ✔
|- align="center"
| [[Maraqua]] || ✔ || ✔ || ✔
|- align="center"
| [[Meridell]] || ✔ || ✔ || ✔
|- align="center"
| [[Mystery Island]] || ✔ || ✔ || ✔
|- align="center"
| [[Roo Island]] || ✔ || ✔ || ✔
|- align="center"
| [[Shenkuu]] || '''✘''' || ✔ || ✔
|- align="center"
| [[Terror Mountain]] || ✔ || ✔ || ✔
|- align="center"
| [[Tyrannia]] || ✔ || ✔ || ✔
|- align="center"
| [[Virtupets Space Station|Virtupets]] || ✔ || ✔ || ✔
|}
The Altador Cup Tournament consists of sixteen teams representing the lands of Neopia. In total from previous years, eighteen worlds have participated, each sending a team to compete in the Colosseum in Altador. Users could only support one team at a time, and could only switch to another between rounds (only in the 2006 games). In 2007, the Kreludor team was replaced with Shenkuu. Why this was done was released in a statement by [[Derlyn Fonnet]], explaining that the 'muscle and bone' density of the Kreludans was, due to a malfunctioning gravity generator, too low to safely play on Neopia. To the happiness of many fans, Kreludor returned for the 2008 tournament. However, Kiko Lake could not participate because of a travel issue.

Only sixteen teams were available for users to play, but a 17th team came from [[Jelly World]], which has participated as the practice team for all three years. While the members of the team are unknown, it's known the ''Goalkeeper'' is a Jelly [[Kougra]] and the forwards a Jelly [[Kau]] and [[Usul]].

==Slushie Slinger==
[[Image:Ctp 863.gif|left|frame|Slushie Slinger featured as an alternative to Yooyuball matches.]]

Added in the 2007 games, '''Slushie Slinger''' is an game users could play for lower points besides playing Yooyuball. Users play the role of a Red [[Tuskaninny]] waitress at the Slushie Concession Stand, and must serve impatient fans (Red [[Nimmo]], Purple [[Tonu]], Yellow [[Ogrin]], etc.) their [[slushie]]s while Yooyuball games play. Depending on what team the user joined, the Slushie Concession Stand would be the team's official slushie stand. Players would lose a life every time an empty slushie bottle falls to the floor or if the customers reach the end of the counter.
 

==Make Some Noise==
[[Image:Ctp 862.gif|right|frame|A further alternative to normal game play, this game featured recurring character the [[Techo Fanatic]].]]

Added in the 2007 games, '''Make Some Noise''' is an game users could play for lower points besides playing Yooyuball. Assuming the role of the [[Techo Fanatic]], users must cheer as loud as they can by tapping two randomly chosen keys together, raising the sound meter, for as long as they can in 30 seconds, then (though this is not necessary) pressing the spacebar before the time runs out. Depending on what team the user joined, the Techo Fanatic would be seen wearing that teams shirt, and cheering for them.
 

==Plot participation==
:''Main Articles: [[Altador Cup 2006]], [[Altador Cup 2007]], [[Altador Cup 2008]]''

Unlike regular plots where the plot was written by The Neopets Team, the plot was directed by the collective users on Neopets, and how well they played together in each of their selected teams. A plot summary was written after play to act out who won in each cause. Also, each year had their own methods of participation, and how the plot would progress.

==Staff Tournament==
As another part of the Altador Cup, The Neopets Team participates in a tournament play of their own. They did this in 2006, but they did not do this in 2007 or 2008.

==Altador Cup Tournament items==
{|align=left
|http://images.neopets.com/items/acs_hauntedwoods_bottle.gif http://images.neopets.com/items/acs_hauntedwoods_hand.gif http://images.neopets.com/items/acs_hauntedwoods_pennant.gif http://images.neopets.com/items/acs_hauntedwoods_jersey.gif
|-
|http://images.neopets.com/items/acs_darigancitadel_bottle.gif http://images.neopets.com/items/acs_darigancitadel_hand.gif http://images.neopets.com/items/acs_darigancitadel_pennant.gif http://images.neopets.com/items/acs_darigancitadel_jersey.gif
|}

Along with the release of the Altador Cup on June 1, 2006, a new [[Shop]] called [[Altador Cup Souvenirs]] opened, which sold sports team merchandise for each of the teams playing. Rather than ''Altador Cup Tournament'' items have a single use, they can be used for many different things. Hands and bottles are used as toys, pennants can be placed in [[Neohome]]s, and the jerseys are [[Clothes]].
 

==Trivia==
*The first Altador Cup appeared to coincide with dates and times of the [[Wikipedia:FIFA World Cup|FIFA World Cup]] in Germany [[Wikipedia:2006 FIFA World Cup|of 2006]], and the golden orb, seen in the preview trailer, of the trophy bore a remarkable resemblance to the actual World Cup.
*Noted advertisements shown in [[Wikipedia:North America|North America]] within the 2006 tournament were a new [[Wikipedia:Dragon Ball Z|Dragon Ball Z]] game being released in July 2006 and a new [[Wikipedia:Garfield|Garfield]] movie. For 2007, [[Wikipedia:Evan Almighty|Evan Almighty]] was advertised.
*During Yooyuball game play when the [[Ixi]] and [[Grarrl]] [[Wikipedia:News presenter|news presenters]] are making their remarks about the teams, were a user to refrain from clicking the "continue" button, they would begin to ask the user to carry on, mention they see [[Tarla]] and need to hurry and catch her or reminding the user that sitting and watching them does not earn them points. A [[Spyder]] may also come down from the ceiling.

==See also==
*'''Plots:''' [[Altador Cup 2006]], [[Altador Cup 2007]], [[Altador Cup 2008]]
*'''Shops:''' [[Altador Cup Souvenirs]]

==External links==
{{Helony|Altador_Cup}}
*[http://www.neopets.com/altador/colosseum/index.phtml Altador Cup]
*[http://www.neopets.com/altador/colosseum/prizes.phtml Altador Cup Prize Shop]
*[http://images.neopets.com/altador/altadorcup//altador_animation_preloader.swf?lang=en&image_host=swf.neopets.com&animation=altador_animation_v2 Animation Trailer]
*'''Neopedia:''' [http://www.neopets.com/neopedia.phtml?neopedia_id=95 Altador Cup]
*'''Caption Competition:''' [http://www.neopets.com/games/caption/caption_archive.phtml?place=712 #712], [http://www.neopets.com/games/caption/caption_archive.phtml?place=813 #813]
*'''Editorial:''' [http://www.neopets.com/ntimes/index.phtml?section=editorial&issue=242 242], [http://www.neopets.com/ntimes/index.phtml?section=editorial&issue=243 243], [http://www.neopets.com/ntimes/index.phtml?section=editorial&issue=244 244], [http://www.neopets.com/ntimes/index.phtml?section=editorial&issue=245 245], [http://www.neopets.com/ntimes/index.phtml?section=editorial&issue=246 246], [http://www.neopets.com/ntimes/index.phtml?section=editorial&issue=247 247], [http://www.neopets.com/ntimes/index.phtml?section=editorial&issue=252 252], [http://www.neopets.com/ntimes/index.phtml?section=editorial&issue=253 253], [http://www.neopets.com/ntimes/index.phtml?section=editorial&issue=264 264], [http://www.neopets.com/ntimes/index.phtml?section=editorial&issue=267 267]

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Altador Cup

2009-05-03T14:41:30Z

Leo: /* Team rosters */ Table of teams in each year

{{PastFeatured}}
[[Image:AC 2006 Trophy.gif|right|frame|The famed trophy that gives the Cup its name.]]

The '''Altador Cup''' is a yearly gaming [[plot]] on [[Neopets]] which begins on June 1, and continues until gaming is completed (first year took place between June 1, 2006 and August 4). As a sporting event, sixteen teams from the lands of [[Neopia]] gathered in [[Altador]] to compete in the sport of Yooyuball for the Altador Cup trophy. During the second Altador Cup, the plot lasted from June 1, 2007 to July 9. The third annual Altador Cup commenced on June 12, 2008. This is, so far, the only tournament which hasn't commenced on the usual June 1st date.

==Yooyuball==
[[Image:AC 2006 Referee.gif|right|frame|Yooyuball is strictly regulated.]]
The game played to win the Altador Cup is called '''Yooyuball'''. Gameplay appears to be based on [[Wikipedia:Jai_alai|Jai alai]], where players carry a ball in a sling and charge down the field, trying to throw the ball into the other team's net to score a goal. The ball is actually a rolled up [[Petpet]] called a [[Yooyu]], a creature native to Altador. There are a variety of different Yooyus used in the game, which gives the sport an unpredictable twist, requiring a team to alter its strategy depending on the type of Yooyu currently in play.

*''Normal'' - The most common Yooyu which behaves like a normal ball of play without any extra effects. This Yooyu was added during the second Altador Cup.
*''Fire'' - A very fast Yooyu, it moves in a straight line and must be transferred very quickly between team-mates, because keeping it too long could result in burns.
*''Snow'' - Much slower than the Normal Yooyu, the Snow Yooyu also moves in a straight line. It freezes the muscles of those playing with it, making game play quite slow.
*''[[Mutant]]'' - Leading to an extremely unpredictable game, the Mutant Yooyu will move in numerous, random patterns, such as beginning to curve at different points in the throw, changing speed, and only rarely shooting in a straight line.
*''[[Faerie#Colour|Faerie]]'' - Floating lightly through the air, the Faerie Yooyu curves in flight and leaves players wondering when it will drop down low enough for them to capture and pass it.
*''[[Darigan]]'' - A misbehaving Yooyu which flies in a different direction the player holding it is facing, the Darigan Yooyu's flight can be predicted based on where a player is facing in the area. This Yooyu was added in the 2007 games.
*''[[Clockwork]]'' - The Clockwork Yooyu is a wind-up robotic toy that will begin to glow red and explode between 1 - 15 seconds if it isn't put into a goal. This Yooyu was added in the 2007 games.

Yooyuball plays as a [[Wikipedia:Adobe Flash|flash]] game, where users can play with use of the mouse and keyboard. Before each game of Yooyuball begins, users choose the formation they want their players to stand in and select which direction they would like to move the ball down the field. Using the mouse, users point at the player they want to move around, which will select the player. The selected player can be guided around the field using the mouse. When a player has possession of the ball, clicking the left mouse button throws the ball.

If a user wanted to deselect a player, they pressed the space bar or the ''S'' key. When none of the players were selected, they can clicked anywhere on the field to move the closest player to the position they clicked on. To toggle between players, users press the left and right arrow keys (or the ''A'' and ''D'' keys). Users can activate a player when toggling between them by pressing the space bar. Pressing the Shift key to moves players back to their starting positions.

A new rule was added on June 24, 2006, which would make the Yooyu jump from a ''Keeper's'' hands if it stayed there longer than 5 seconds. It is believed this was implemented because too many users were scoring a single goal then letting the ''Keeper'' hold onto the ball for the remainder of play, scoring an automatic win.

Between each goal, a cutscene is played, showing either the goal, the crowd, or - added in 2007 - the Yooyuball selection machines beneath the arena. While the cutscene is playing, game time is still used up, but a 'continue' button appears after a short delay allowing the user to skip most of the animation. An animation accompanies the introduction of each Yooyu to the field, also, but this can be skipped using the space bar.

===The Committee===
[[Image:AC 2007 committee.gif|right|frame|The Committee in 2007.]]
The Altador Cup Committee is a group of officials who carefully examine each play, making sure the rules of Yooyuball are followed. Players or fans who feel something needs to be reviewed can file a petition, and the committee will decide whether or not to rule on the matter. Once both sides of the issue are heard, the committee gathers in its private chambers to discuss the situation and vote on an appropriate course of action. Some feel they are too strict, but it's the committee's decisions which maintain the integrity of the game, and the committee members' actions are always motivated by a desire to protect the game's best interests.

[[Image:AC 2006 Committee.gif|left|frame|and in 2006...]]
It was the Committee which sent invitations to the worlds of Neopia in 2006, asking to participate in the first Altador Cup tournament in 1000 years. It's also assumed the Committee is a front for the actions taken by [[The Neopets Team]], who make sure the game is fair and balanced for all users.
 

===Team rosters===
The Altador Cup Tournament consists of sixteen teams representing the lands of Neopia. In total from previous years, eighteen worlds have participated, each sending a team to compete in the Colosseum in Altador. Users could only support one team at a time, and could only switch to another between rounds (only in the 2006 games). In 2007, the Kreludor team was replaced with Shenkuu. Why this was done was released in a statement by [[Derlyn Fonnet]], explaining that the 'muscle and bone' density of the Kreludans was, due to a malfunctioning gravity generator, too low to safely play on Neopia. To the happiness of many fans, Kreludor returned for the 2008 tournament. However, Kiko Lake could not participate because of a travel issue.

Only sixteen teams were available for users to play, but a 17th team came from [[Jelly World]], which has participated as the practice team for all three years. While the members of the team are unknown, it's known the ''Goalkeeper'' is a Jelly [[Kougra]] and the forwards a Jelly [[Kau]] and [[Usul]].

{| class="sortable wikitable" border="1" cellpadding="2"
|- style="background:#BDBDBD"
! Teams || 2006 || 2007 || 2008
|- align="center"
| [[Altador]] || ✔ || ✔ || ✔
|- align="center"
| [[Brightvale]] || ✔ || ✔ || ✔
|- align="center"
| [[Darigan Citadel]] || ✔ || ✔ || ✔
|- align="center"
| [[Faerieland]] || ✔ || ✔ || ✔
|- align="center"
| [[Haunted Woods]] || ✔ || ✔ || ✔
|- align="center"
| [[Jelly World]] || ✔ || ✔ || ✔
|- align="center"
| [[Kiko Lake]] || ✔ || ✔ || '''✘'''
|- align="center"
| [[Krawk Island]] || ✔ || ✔ || ✔
|- align="center"
| [[Kreludor]] || ✔ || '''✘''' || ✔
|- align="center"
| [[Lost Desert]] || ✔ || ✔ || ✔
|- align="center"
| [[Maraqua]] || ✔ || ✔ || ✔
|- align="center"
| [[Meridell]] || ✔ || ✔ || ✔
|- align="center"
| [[Mystery Island]] || ✔ || ✔ || ✔
|- align="center"
| [[Roo Island]] || ✔ || ✔ || ✔
|- align="center"
| [[Shenkuu]] || '''✘''' || ✔ || ✔
|- align="center"
| [[Terror Mountain]] || ✔ || ✔ || ✔
|- align="center"
| [[Tyrannia]] || ✔ || ✔ || ✔
|- align="center"
| [[Virtupets Space Station|Virtupets]] || ✔ || ✔ || ✔
|}

==Slushie Slinger==
[[Image:Ctp 863.gif|left|frame|Slushie Slinger featured as an alternative to Yooyuball matches.]]

Added in the 2007 games, '''Slushie Slinger''' is an game users could play for lower points besides playing Yooyuball. Users play the role of a Red [[Tuskaninny]] waitress at the Slushie Concession Stand, and must serve impatient fans (Red [[Nimmo]], Purple [[Tonu]], Yellow [[Ogrin]], etc.) their [[slushie]]s while Yooyuball games play. Depending on what team the user joined, the Slushie Concession Stand would be the team's official slushie stand. Players would lose a life every time an empty slushie bottle falls to the floor or if the customers reach the end of the counter.
 

==Make Some Noise==
[[Image:Ctp 862.gif|right|frame|A further alternative to normal game play, this game featured recurring character the [[Techo Fanatic]].]]

Added in the 2007 games, '''Make Some Noise''' is an game users could play for lower points besides playing Yooyuball. Assuming the role of the [[Techo Fanatic]], users must cheer as loud as they can by tapping two randomly chosen keys together, raising the sound meter, for as long as they can in 30 seconds, then (though this is not necessary) pressing the spacebar before the time runs out. Depending on what team the user joined, the Techo Fanatic would be seen wearing that teams shirt, and cheering for them.
 

==Plot participation==
:''Main Articles: [[Altador Cup 2006]], [[Altador Cup 2007]], [[Altador Cup 2008]]''

Unlike regular plots where the plot was written by The Neopets Team, the plot was directed by the collective users on Neopets, and how well they played together in each of their selected teams. A plot summary was written after play to act out who won in each cause. Also, each year had their own methods of participation, and how the plot would progress.

==Staff Tournament==
As another part of the Altador Cup, The Neopets Team participates in a tournament play of their own. They did this in 2006, but they did not do this in 2007 or 2008.

==Altador Cup Tournament items==
{|align=left
|http://images.neopets.com/items/acs_hauntedwoods_bottle.gif http://images.neopets.com/items/acs_hauntedwoods_hand.gif http://images.neopets.com/items/acs_hauntedwoods_pennant.gif http://images.neopets.com/items/acs_hauntedwoods_jersey.gif
|-
|http://images.neopets.com/items/acs_darigancitadel_bottle.gif http://images.neopets.com/items/acs_darigancitadel_hand.gif http://images.neopets.com/items/acs_darigancitadel_pennant.gif http://images.neopets.com/items/acs_darigancitadel_jersey.gif
|}

Along with the release of the Altador Cup on June 1, 2006, a new [[Shop]] called [[Altador Cup Souvenirs]] opened, which sold sports team merchandise for each of the teams playing. Rather than ''Altador Cup Tournament'' items have a single use, they can be used for many different things. Hands and bottles are used as toys, pennants can be placed in [[Neohome]]s, and the jerseys are [[Clothes]].
 

==Trivia==
*The first Altador Cup appeared to coincide with dates and times of the [[Wikipedia:FIFA World Cup|FIFA World Cup]] in Germany [[Wikipedia:2006 FIFA World Cup|of 2006]], and the golden orb, seen in the preview trailer, of the trophy bore a remarkable resemblance to the actual World Cup.
*Noted advertisements shown in [[Wikipedia:North America|North America]] within the 2006 tournament were a new [[Wikipedia:Dragon Ball Z|Dragon Ball Z]] game being released in July 2006 and a new [[Wikipedia:Garfield|Garfield]] movie. For 2007, [[Wikipedia:Evan Almighty|Evan Almighty]] was advertised.
*During Yooyuball game play when the [[Ixi]] and [[Grarrl]] [[Wikipedia:News presenter|news presenters]] are making their remarks about the teams, were a user to refrain from clicking the "continue" button, they would begin to ask the user to carry on, mention they see [[Tarla]] and need to hurry and catch her or reminding the user that sitting and watching them does not earn them points. A [[Spyder]] may also come down from the ceiling.

==See also==
*'''Plots:''' [[Altador Cup 2006]], [[Altador Cup 2007]], [[Altador Cup 2008]]
*'''Shops:''' [[Altador Cup Souvenirs]]

==External links==
{{Helony|Altador_Cup}}
*[http://www.neopets.com/altador/colosseum/index.phtml Altador Cup]
*[http://www.neopets.com/altador/colosseum/prizes.phtml Altador Cup Prize Shop]
*[http://images.neopets.com/altador/altadorcup//altador_animation_preloader.swf?lang=en&image_host=swf.neopets.com&animation=altador_animation_v2 Animation Trailer]
*'''Neopedia:''' [http://www.neopets.com/neopedia.phtml?neopedia_id=95 Altador Cup]
*'''Caption Competition:''' [http://www.neopets.com/games/caption/caption_archive.phtml?place=712 #712], [http://www.neopets.com/games/caption/caption_archive.phtml?place=813 #813]
*'''Editorial:''' [http://www.neopets.com/ntimes/index.phtml?section=editorial&issue=242 242], [http://www.neopets.com/ntimes/index.phtml?section=editorial&issue=243 243], [http://www.neopets.com/ntimes/index.phtml?section=editorial&issue=244 244], [http://www.neopets.com/ntimes/index.phtml?section=editorial&issue=245 245], [http://www.neopets.com/ntimes/index.phtml?section=editorial&issue=246 246], [http://www.neopets.com/ntimes/index.phtml?section=editorial&issue=247 247], [http://www.neopets.com/ntimes/index.phtml?section=editorial&issue=252 252], [http://www.neopets.com/ntimes/index.phtml?section=editorial&issue=253 253], [http://www.neopets.com/ntimes/index.phtml?section=editorial&issue=264 264], [http://www.neopets.com/ntimes/index.phtml?section=editorial&issue=267 267]

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User talk:114.74.181.61

2009-05-03T13:20:47Z

Leo:

Nice work on updating all the yooyuball sections :). --[[User:Macbeth|Macbeth]] 11:28, 3 May 2009 (UTC)
* Thanks~ (I made an account btw) --[[User:Leo|Leo]] 13:20, 3 May 2009 (UTC)

Meridell

2009-05-03T13:15:03Z

Leo: /* Yooyuball */ simplifying code

{{Construction|reason=Proper world article to write, redirecting of plot summary data into main articles.}}

[[Image:Meridell.JPG|right|thumb|300px|Map of Meridell]]

'''Meridell''' is a [[wikipedia:medieval|medieval]] land of knights, kings and magic from [[Neopia]]'s past. It was discovered by a group of unlikely adventurers - [[Lisha]] and her friends - somewhat by accident as part of the ''[[Champions of Meridell]]'' plot. The region encompasses the Kingdom of Meridell, Brightvale, and Darigan. Meridell is known for its great games, mostly involving vegetables, [[Faerie Quest]]s, [[Ultimate Bullseye]], [[Mortog]] kissing, puzzles and other things.

The nation of Meridell has been involved in two wars, the first in the plot ''Champions of Meridell'' was the first Neopian war in which the players could choose either of the sides, and the second in the plot ''[[Battle for Meridell]]''. This makes Meridell the most fought-over area on Neopia.

Meridell's colours are red, blue and gold. Meridell is ruled by [[King Skarl]] from the Meridell Castle, a large white, red and gold structure. The castle is defended by [[The Castle Defender]], a [[Kougra]] warrior who acted as the war boss for the good side in the first Meridell war but did not appear in the second. An explanation for this is given in ''The Castle Defender'' TCG card, which describes it as "a powerful illusion, but just an illusion". [[Jeran]] is one of the leading knights of the kingdom.

==Yooyuball==
Meridell's [[Altador Cup|Yooyuball]] team is all about "speed", and is said to be described with that one word. Their superior conditioning allows them to wear down opponents with a relentless flurry of cuts and screens from the opening face-off until the end of a game. Their speed, however, masks the fact they aren't the most accurate or powerful shooters.

They began the 2006 tournament as one of the odds-on favourites to win, having run circles around [[Maraqua#Yooyuball|Maraqua]] in the first round, but "smashed their head on into a brick wall" when they faced [[Darigan]]'s defence in Round Two. Meridell fans hope the replacement of reviled ''Left Forward'' [[Vitri Sitol]] with swift scorer [[Gregorgio Maille]] will not only give the team a much needed offensive boost, but also help improve their standing among fans around Neopia.

Team positions are as follows (bolded notes the Team Captain):

{| wikitable border="1" cellpadding="2" align="center"
|-style="background:#4AC948"
! Year || Goalkeeper || Centre Defender || Left Forward || Centre Forward || Right Forward
|- align="center"
| 2006 || rowspan="2"|'''[[Sir Pollonaire Freidl]]''' || rowspan="3"|[[Ilsa Ellits]] || [[Vitri Sitol]] ||rowspan="2"|[["Wizard" Windelle]] ||rowspan="3"|[[Fiorina]]
|- align="center"
| 2007 || rowspan="2"|[[Gregorgio Maille]]
|- align="center"
| 2008 || [[Yoris Obbles]] || '''"Wizard" Windelle'''
|-
|}

==Other Kingdoms connected with Meridell==
===Darigan Citadel===
:''Main Article: [[Darigan Citadel]]''

'''Darigan Citadel''', which floats in the air thanks to many engines of an unknown mechanism, was once part of its own land of plenty, until King Skarl's knights stole a magical orb that kept the kingdom prosperous. The Citadel came to the Meridell region as part of the ''Champions of Meridell'' plot to wage war on King Skarl and his kingdom. During this time, the Citadel was ruled by [[Lord Darigan]], who vanished at the end of the plot. [[Lord Kass]] took over in Lord Darigan's absence and waged a second war against Meridell from above as part of the ''Battle for Meridell'' plot, during which time it was know as Kass Citadel. Darigan returned and took back his kingdom in the course of the plot.

Attractions include the [[Darigan Toys]] shop and the [[Petpet Battledome]], along with the fortress' many dungeons and the [[Cellblock|games]] that have developed in them.

===Brightvale===
:''Main Article: [[Brightvale]]''

'''Brightvale''', a Neopian world discovered on 11th August 2004, is an almost Utopian kingdom of scholars and fine arts ruled by King Skarl's older brother [[King Hagan]]. The first glass windows came from this kingdom, and every year on 11th August a festival is held commemorating its discovery. Brightvale's colours are green and white, and its flag consists of a triangle of white over a triangle of green, defaced with a star.

Attractions in Brightvale include the [[Wheel of Knowledge]], [[Wise Old King|Brightvale Castle]], and numerous shops: the [[Royal Potionery]], [[The Scrollery]], the [[Brightvale Armoury]], [[Brightvale Books]], [[Brightvale Fruits]], the [[Brightvale Motery]], and [[Brightvale Glaziers]].

==Plot summaries==
===Champions of Meridell===
:''Main Article: [[Champions of Meridell]]''

After the magical arrival of a group of school children back in time in Meridell Castle, the peace of the kingdom of Meridell, ensured by a legendary magic orb which kept the land around it prosperous, is threatened by the original owners of the device, the people of Darigan. After a massive war, Lord Darigan, in his sinister, floating citadel, reclaimed the orb and wrecked most of Meridell, devastating its attractions and taking over the Castle. However, when Lord Darigan went insane over the orb and tapped into its magic to turn himself into The Spectre of Lord Darigan, an all-powerful creature, it was left down to prisoner-turned-escapee the [[Yellow Knight]] to rush to Meridell and explain the situation to General [[Galgarroth]], who led Darigan's army with Meridell's surviving defences in a strike against the power-crazed Lord to stop him before he took over all of [[Neopia]]. After his defeat, Darigan disappeared, and the orb, which he had taken to wearing as a necklace, cracked in two to be shared between the realms.

===Battle for Meridell===
:''Main Article: [[Battle for Meridell]]''

Lord Kass took over rule of the Citadel through threats and bribery, disposing of those who opposed him, and then started a campaign of propaganda against King Skarl and Meridell. This culminated in an invasion of the land the citadel floated over, with the castle's weakness to air-based attacks was exploited, as noted by the ''Meridell Castle'' [[TCG]] card.

In Meridell during this time, Lord Darigan had surfaced. He had lost almost all his memories and was completely mad, stalking farmer's fields as ''The Bat-Thing'', until he took up lodging for a short while in a barn, fed by a little [[Usul]] girl.

This invasion was more effective that the previous as Lord Kass used the powers of his enchantress [[Morguss]] to first stop King Skarl ordering the defence of his border (by enchanting him with the dance of Morguss's daughter) and possessing Meridell's own peasants to fight what little forces had been sent to the front. [[Kayla]]'s own magical efforts allowed, once Skarl had been disenchanted, an effective Meridell counterattack to Kass's large war machines.

During this time, the farm Lord Darigan had taken as his housing was raided, and when he fought off several soldiers to protect the Usul that had helped him, the guards' reactions prompted him to remember who he was, and he flew off to the Citadel, silhouetted by the moon.

A second counter-attack, lead by Jeran, attacked the Citadel itself from the air. However, this sneak attack was met by a well prepared Lord Kass, and despite their only being a skeleton force on the Citadel itself, the attack quickly dispatched, Jeran himself plunging over the side of the floating fortress. Lord Darigan arrived shortly after, to Lord Kass' horror, and they sparred, Lord Kass determined to fix the "mistake" of Lord Darigan being left alive, but Lord Darigan won over and Kass fell to the floor, where his amulet smashed and [[The Three]] stole him away for his failure.

===NeoQuest II===
{{Main|NeoQuest II}}

Meridell is the location for the events in the first chapter of [[NeoQuest II]]. The bosses in this act are [[The Miner Foreman]], [[Zombom]], [[The Sand Grundo]], and [[Ramtor]]. The user starts out in the village of [[Trestin]] with the character [[Rohane]], and later can add [[Mipsy]] to the party.

==Trivia==
*Meridell is the largest [[Neopian]] World, consisting of five maps (Meridell, Meridell Castle, Brightvale, Darigan Citadel, and Meriacres Farm) - one more than the second largest ([[Neopia Central]]).

==See also==
*'''Plots:''' [[Neopets: The Darkest Faerie]]
*'''Games:''' [[Ultimate Bullseye]], [[Round Table Poker]], [[Kiss the Mortog]], [[Turdle Racing]], [[Shapeshifter]], [[Cheese Roller]], [[Meriball]], [[Invasion of Meridell]], [[Double or Nothing]], [[Grumpy Old King]], [[Escape from Meridell Castle]], [[Potato Counter]], [[Extreme Potato Counter]], [[Guess the Weight of the Marrow]], [[Attack of the Slorgs]]
*'''Shops:''' [[Ye Olde Petpets]], [[Kayla's Potion Shop]]

==External links==
*'''Location Link:''' [http://www.neopets.com/medieval/index.phtml Meridell]
*'''Plot Info:''' [http://www.neopets.com/medieval/plot.phtml Champions of Meridell], [http://www.neopets.com/medieval/plot_bfm.phtml Battle for Meridell]
*'''Game Links:''' [http://www.neopets.com/games/draikcastle.phtml Escape from Meridell Castle], [http://www.neopets.com/games/iom/index.phtml Invasion of Meridell]
*'''Neopedia:''' [http://www.neopets.com/neopedia.phtml?neopedia_id=59 The Meridell Rubbish Dump], [http://www.neopets.com/neopedia.phtml?neopedia_id=65 King Skarl], [http://www.neopets.com/neopedia.phtml?neopedia_id=172 Destruction of Meridell], [http://www.neopets.com/neopedia.phtml?neopedia_id=200 Escape From Meridell!]
*'''Caption Competition:''' [http://www.neopets.com/games/caption/caption_archive.phtml?place=235 #235], [http://www.neopets.com/games/caption/caption_archive.phtml?place=274 #274], [http://www.neopets.com/games/caption/caption_archive.phtml?place=305 #305], [http://www.neopets.com/games/caption/caption_archive.phtml?place=306 #306], [http://www.neopets.com/games/caption/caption_archive.phtml?place=316 #316], [http://www.neopets.com/games/caption/caption_archive.phtml?place=317 #317], [http://www.neopets.com/games/caption/caption_archive.phtml?place=337 #337], [http://www.neopets.com/games/caption/caption_archive.phtml?place=367 #367], [http://www.neopets.com/games/caption/caption_archive.phtml?place=373 #373], [http://www.neopets.com/games/caption/caption_archive.phtml?place=389 #389], [http://www.neopets.com/games/caption/caption_archive.phtml?place=445 #445], [http://www.neopets.com/games/caption/caption_archive.phtml?place=477 #477], [http://www.neopets.com/games/caption/caption_archive.phtml?place=580 #580], [http://www.neopets.com/games/caption/caption_archive.phtml?place=593 #593], [http://www.neopets.com/games/caption/caption_archive.phtml?place=596 #596], [http://www.neopets.com/games/caption/caption_archive.phtml?place=688 #688], [http://www.neopets.com/games/caption/caption_archive.phtml?place=692 #692], [http://www.neopets.com/games/caption/caption_archive.phtml?place=726 #726], [http://www.neopets.com/games/caption/caption_archive.phtml?place=732 #732], [http://www.neopets.com/games/caption/caption_archive.phtml?place=741 #741], [http://www.neopets.com/games/caption/caption_archive.phtml?place=757 #757], [http://www.neopets.com/games/caption/caption_archive.phtml?place=791 #791]
*'''Editorial:''' [http://www.neopets.com/newnt/index.phtml?section=editorial&week=50 50], [http://www.neopets.com/newnt/index.phtml?section=editorial&week=51 51], [http://www.neopets.com/newnt/index.phtml?section=editorial&week=52 52], [http://www.neopets.com/newnt/index.phtml?section=editorial&week=55 55], [http://www.neopets.com/newnt/index.phtml?section=editorial&week=56 56], [http://www.neopets.com/newnt/index.phtml?section=editorial&week=58 58], [http://www.neopets.com/newnt/index.phtml?section=editorial&week=59 59], [http://www.neopets.com/newnt/index.phtml?section=editorial&week=60 60], [http://www.neopets.com/newnt/index.phtml?section=editorial&week=61 61], [http://www.neopets.com/newnt/index.phtml?section=editorial&week=65 65], [http://www.neopets.com/newnt/index.phtml?section=editorial&week=66 66], [http://www.neopets.com/newnt/index.phtml?section=editorial&week=67 67], [http://www.neopets.com/newnt/index.phtml?section=editorial&week=68 68], [http://www.neopets.com/newnt/index.phtml?section=editorial&week=70 70], [http://www.neopets.com/newnt/index.phtml?section=editorial&week=73 73], [http://www.neopets.com/newnt/index.phtml?section=editorial&week=74 74], [http://www.neopets.com/newnt/index.phtml?section=editorial&week=75 75], [http://www.neopets.com/newnt/index.phtml?section=editorial&week=79 79], [http://www.neopets.com/newnt/index.phtml?section=editorial&week=83 83], [http://www.neopets.com/newnt/index.phtml?section=editorial&week=86 86], [http://www.neopets.com/newnt/index.phtml?section=editorial&week=87 87], [http://www.neopets.com/newnt/index.phtml?section=editorial&week=89 89], [http://www.neopets.com/newnt/index.phtml?section=editorial&week=93 93], [http://www.neopets.com/newnt/index.phtml?section=editorial&week=99 99], [http://www.neopets.com/newnt/index.phtml?section=editorial&week=100 100], [http://www.neopets.com/newnt/index.phtml?section=editorial&week=114 114], [http://www.neopets.com/newnt/index.phtml?section=editorial&week=117 117], [http://www.neopets.com/newnt/index.phtml?section=editorial&week=118 118]

[[Category:Neopia]]
[[Category:NeoQuest II]]
[[Category:Altador Cup]]
[[Category:Neopets: The Darkest Faerie]]
[[Category:Champions of Meridell]]
[[Category:Battle for Meridell]]

Brightvale

2009-05-03T13:14:58Z

Leo: /* Yooyuball */ simplifying code

{{construction|reason=Proper world article to write.}}

[[Image:Brightvale.JPG|right|thumb|300px|Map of Brightvale]]

'''Brightvale''', a Neopian world discovered on August 11, 2004, is a kingdom of scholars and artisans ruled by King Skarl's older brother [[King Hagan]]. The first glass windows came from this kingdom, and every year on August 11th, a festival is held commemorating its discovery. Brightvale's colours are green and white, and its flag consists of a white triangle over a green triangle, defaced with a yellow star.

Attractions in Brightvale include the [[Wheel of Knowledge]], [[Wise Old King|Brightvale Castle]], and numerous shops: the [[Royal Potionery]], [[The Scrollery]], the [[Brightvale Armoury]], [[Brightvale Books]], [[Brightvale Fruits]], the [[Brightvale Motery]], and [[Brightvale Glaziers]].

==Yooyuball==
Brightvale's Yooyuball team is known for being the most crooked line up of cheating and rough players, despite being the land of wisdom and learning. They know the rules of the game very well, and use it to their advantage by giving sharp jabs to the ribs when no one's looking and other such tricks to win. Their reputation of rough playing is even greater than [[Darigan Citadel]] and the [[Haunted Woods]].

After being defeated by the Haunted Woods in Round Two of the 2006 games, Brightvale claimed to have learned the error of their ways for many different reasons (not wanting to shame King Hagan, their tactics were no match for the tournament's better teams, increased popularity means more merchandise sales, etc.). Taking a cue from [["Squeaky" Tressif]], they turned over a new leaf and decided to play fair. While their playing style during the regular season indicated they have cleaned up their act, one cannot help but suspect that they still have a trick or two up their sleeves for the 2007 tournament.

Team positions are as follows (bolded notes the Team Captain):
{| wikitable border="1" cellpadding="2" align="center"
|-style="background:#397D02"
! Year || Goalkeeper || Left Defender || Right Defender || Left Forward || Right Forward
|- align="center"
| 2006 ||rowspan="2"| [[Orie Dinelle]] ||rowspan="3"| '''[["Squeaky" Tressif]]''' ||rowspan="3"| [[Montecito]] ||rowspan="3"| [[Kayn Hireck]] ||rowspan="3"| [[Reb Weemelott]]
|- align="center"
| 2007
|- align="center"
| 2008 || [[Erli Quinnock]]
|}

==External links==
*'''Location link:''' [http://www.neopets.com/medieval/brightvale.phtml Brightvale]
*'''Caption Competition:''' [http://www.neopets.com/games/caption/caption_archive.phtml?place=451 #451], [http://www.neopets.com/games/caption/caption_archive.phtml?place=720 #720]
*'''Editorial:''' [http://www.neopets.com/newnt/index.phtml?section=editorial&week=256 256], [http://www.neopets.com/newnt/index.phtml?section=editorial&week=246 246], [http://www.neopets.com/newnt/index.phtml?section=editorial&week=224 224], [http://www.neopets.com/newnt/index.phtml?section=editorial&week=189 189], [http://www.neopets.com/newnt/index.phtml?section=editorial&week=172 172], [http://www.neopets.com/newnt/index.phtml?section=editorial&week=161 161], [http://www.neopets.com/newnt/index.phtml?section=editorial&week=159 159], [http://www.neopets.com/newnt/index.phtml?section=editorial&week=157 157], [http://www.neopets.com/newnt/index.phtml?section=editorial&week=156 156], [http://www.neopets.com/newnt/index.phtml?section=editorial&week=155 155], [http://www.neopets.com/newnt/index.phtml?section=editorial&week=153 153]

[[Category:Neopia]]
[[Category:Neopets: The Darkest Faerie]]
[[Category:Altador Cup]]

Darigan Citadel

2009-05-03T13:14:51Z

Leo: /* Yooyuball */ simplifying code

{{construction|reason=Proper world article to write.}}

[[Image:Citadel 2004 01.gif|right|frame|Map of Darigan Citadel]]

'''Darigan Citadel''', which floats in the air thanks to many engines of an unknown mechanism, was once part of its own land of plenty, until King Skarl's knights stole a magical orb that kept the kingdom prosperous. The Citadel came to the [[Meridell]] region as part of the ''[[Champions of Meridell]]'' plot to wage war on King Skarl and his kingdom. During this time, the Citadel was ruled by [[Lord Darigan]], who vanished at the end of the plot. [[Lord Kass]] took over in Lord Darigan's absence and waged a second war against Meridell from above as part of the ''[[Battle for Meridell]]'' plot, during which time it was know as 'Kass Citadel'. Darigan returned and took back his kingdom in the course of the plot.

Attractions include the [[Darigan Toys]] shop and the [[Petpet Battledome]], along with the fortress' many dungeons and the [[Cellblock|games]] that have developed in them.

==Yooyuball==
[[Image:Darigancitadel-1-.gif|frame|Darigan's Yooyuball Team Logo]]

Darigan's Yooyuball team have few major weaknesses, although they have been criticized in the past for playing too easy a schedule during the regular season, and as a result are unprepared when the tournament comes. To fix this, Darigan Citadel relented and added more matches against a few of the better teams for the 2006 season. Due to this they didn't finish as high in the standings as they normally did, but it gave them the toughness to play in the games which mattered the most (or at least this is what the fans hoped). Their tactic paid off, and they managed to place 2nd in the [[Altador Cup]], ending their reputation as post-season underachievers.

Rather than rest, however, the Citadel's team made an upgrade for the ''Goalkeeper'', replacing the less-than-mobile [[Mungo Lifler]] with promising netminder [[Reshar Collifey]] for the 2007 season. And due to the success of the previous year's tactic, Darigan again faced a string of difficult teams for their regular schedule. Darigan was from the start considered the favourite of the [[Altador Cup 2007|2007 Altador Cup]], maintaining a position at the top of the leader-board for the round robin. In the finals it faced off against [[Roo Island#Yooyuball|Roo Island]]'s team and finally won the Cup on July 9th.

Team positions are as follows (bolded notes the Team Captain):
{| wikitable border="1" cellpadding="2" align="center"
|-style="background:#9932CC"
! Year || Goalkeeper || Left Defender || Right Defender || Left Forward || Right Forward
|- align="center"
| 2006 || [[Mungo Lifler]] ||rowspan="3"| [[Kep Bonnefie]] ||rowspan="3"| [[Tormo "The Terror" Frein]] ||rowspan="3"| '''[[Layton Vickles]]''' ||rowspan="3"| [[Tandrak Shaye]]
|- align="center"
| 2007 ||rowspan="2"| [[Reshar Collifey]]
|- align="center"
| 2008
|}

==Colour==
:''Main Article: [[Darigan]]''

'''Darigan''' is one of the many [[The Rainbow Pool|colours]] that users can paint their [[Neopet|Neopets]] and [[Petpet|Petpets]]. The Darigan colour is closely associated with the [[Darigan Citadel]]. Darigan pets are generally purple, yellow, blue, or red in colour and have black accents. The Darigan colour for Neopets was released on April 10, 2003, and the Darigan colour for Petpets was released on November 22, 2005

==External links==
*'''Location link:''' [http://www.neopets.com/medieval/index_evil.phtml Darigan Citadel]
*'''Game links:''' [http://www.neopets.com/games/cellblock/cellblock.phtml Cellblock], [http://www.neopets.com/games/petpet_battle/index.phtml Petpet Battles]
*'''Caption Competition:''' [http://www.neopets.com/games/caption/caption_archive.phtml?place=235 #235], [http://www.neopets.com/games/caption/caption_archive.phtml?place=252 #252], [http://www.neopets.com/games/caption/caption_archive.phtml?place=631 #631], [http://www.neopets.com/games/caption/caption_archive.phtml?place=726 #726]
*'''Editorial:''' [http://www.neopets.com/newnt/index.phtml?section=editorial&week=69 69], [http://www.neopets.com/newnt/index.phtml?section=editorial&week=74 74], [http://www.neopets.com/newnt/index.phtml?section=editorial&week=77 77], [http://www.neopets.com/newnt/index.phtml?section=editorial&week=115 115], [http://www.neopets.com/newnt/index.phtml?section=editorial&week=116 116], [http://www.neopets.com/newnt/index.phtml?section=editorial&week=133 133], [http://www.neopets.com/newnt/index.phtml?section=editorial&week=140 140], [http://www.neopets.com/newnt/index.phtml?section=editorial&week=141 141], [http://www.neopets.com/newnt/index.phtml?section=editorial&week=161 161], [http://www.neopets.com/newnt/index.phtml?section=editorial&week=238 238], [http://www.neopets.com/newnt/index.phtml?section=editorial&week=246 246], [http://www.neopets.com/newnt/index.phtml?section=editorial&week=275 275], [http://www.neopets.com/newnt/index.phtml?section=editorial&week=284 284]

[[Category:Neopia]]
[[Category:Champions of Meridell]]
[[Category:Battle for Meridell]]
[[Category:Neopets: The Darkest Faerie]]
[[Category:Altador Cup]]

Altador

2009-05-03T13:14:47Z

Leo: /* Yooyuball */ simplifying code

{{Construction|reason=Basic Neopian world look to be created along with other world articles, overview and history to be expanded}}

:''Altador directs here. For information on the ruler of Altador, see [[King Altador]]''

[[image:Altador.PNG|right|thumb|300px|The City of Altador]]

'''Altador''' is an old relic of a city over 1000 years old which resides on the "other side" of [[Neopia]]. It was first explored in [[Neopets: The Darkest Faerie]], and released on the [[Neopet (website)|website]] on March 1, 2006.

==Overview==
Altador lies far from current Neopian society, all the way on the unexplored "other side" of Neopia. It has only recently made contact with the world, due to the fact it literally disappeared from memory over 1000 years ago due to time manipulation (similar to [[Meridell]]). Since its reappearance, it has begun trade with the rest of the Neopia.

The reappearance of Altador was shared with all Neopians on March 1, 2006, when two brave Neopets (believed to be [[Tormund]] and [[Roberta]]) discovered a strange portal in [http://neopets.com/faerieland/faeriecity.phtml Faerie City] (specifically [[Fyora]]'s chambers), which teleports to the Hall of Heroes.

It's currently ruled by 11 [[Gallery of Heroes|heroes]], the head of which is [[King Altador]], from which the city gains its name.

==History of Altador==
Much of the history of Altador is shrouded in mystery, while pieces of it have been revealed in The Darkest Faerie video game and in the [[Altador Plot]].

Altador was originally a peaceful and prosperous land, ruled by 12 protectors, one of which was a [[Dark Faerie]], now only known as [[The Darkest Faerie]]. As the other leaders aged, The Darkest Faerie believed she should be the sole ruler of Altador because of her immortality, and began plotting against the other protectors to take over. [[Jerdana]], the one of the 12, banished the Faerie from Altador when she learned of her plot. Outraged at her banishment, she planned against Altador from afar, and returned wreaking havoc on the city. To protect the city, Jerdana placed it within a spell of slow time. [[Fyora]] then used ''Jerdana's Orb'' to trap The Darkest Faerie in stone, and where she fell to the bottom of the [[Maraqua]]n ocean.

1000 years passed for the rest of the world, while little to no time passed in Altador, and The Darkest Faerie eventually broke free, forcing the remaining 11 (who blended into the world of Neopia) into action to find two heroes to fight against her. [[Tormund]] and [[Roberta]] were separately selected, and eventually came to Altador to discover a way to stop The Darkest Faerie and release Altador from the time spell, both of which were accomplished.

==Yooyuball==
The [[Altador Cup|Yooyuball]] team of Altador boasts an airtight defence, allowing them to usually win with only one goal per game. During the 2006 season, they averaged the least amount of goals allowed per game coming into the Altador Cup, though it is question if they could generate enough scoring to stay in the tournament.

Having lost in Round One of the 2006 tournament, many were lead to believe Altador was out of practice after the thousand year hiatus, which prompted them to work hard during the following year's practices, exhibitions, and regular season matches, making them fighting fit and ready to prove the loss was a fluke. Team Captain [["Trapper" Remis]] cautioned the "so-called experts" that picking against them was madness, and was quoted telling the press, "After all, let's not forget who invented the game. No one's gonna stop us from taking back what's rightfully ours."

Team positions are as follows (bolded notes the Team Captain):
{| wikitable border="1" cellpadding="2" align="center"
|-style="background:#BDBDBD"
! Year || Goalkeeper || Left Defender || Centre Defender || Right Defender || Centre Forward
|- align="center"
| 2006 ||rowspan="3"| [[Salayne Ritad]] || [[Cawley Embith]] ||rowspan="3"| '''[["Trapper" Remis]]''' ||rowspan="3"| [[Timu]] ||rowspan="3"| [[Winberto Seliz]]
|- align="center"
| 2007 ||rowspan="2"| [[Lyvon Cibaire]]
|- align="center"
| 2008
|}

==Merchandise==
Altador and its heroes were also featured in [[Neopets: The Darkest Faerie]], which was released for the [[Wikipedia:PlayStation 2|PlayStation 2]] on November 15, 2005. It's also made reference to in many [[Neopets TCG]] cards.

==Trivia==
*Originally, when Neopets: The Darkest Faerie was to being developed, Altador was originally called ''Talador''. Because of this, there are Neopet TCG cards and [[Neopian Times]] editorials which make reference to it. Due to some legal issues, however, this had to be changed, and "Altador", an anagram of the original name, was chosen instead.
*While Altador contains many features of the ancient Greek and Roman civilizations such as an [[wikipedia:amphitheatre|amphitheatre]], liberal use of [[wikipedia:column|columns]], and [[wikipedia:toga|togas]] worn by the inhabitants, it is not meant to be based on any one specifically.

==See also==
*'''Plots:''' [[Neopets: The Darkest Faerie]], [[Altador Plot]], [[Altador Cup]]
*'''Shops:''' [[Exquisite Ambrosia]], [[Illustrious Armoury]], [[Legendary Petpets]], [[Magical Marvels]]
*'''Games:''' [[Crisis Courier]], [[Mop n Bop]], [[Ready to Roll]]

==External links==
{{Helony|Altador}}
*[http://neopets.com/altador/index.phtml Altador]
*'''Neopedia:''' [http://www.neopets.com/neopedia.phtml?neopedia_id=78 Kingdom of Altador]
*'''Neopets TCG:''' [http://www.neopets.com/tcg/displayCard.phtml?edid=9&id=31 Altador], [http://www.neopets.com/tcg/displayCard.phtml?edid=9&id=32 Altadorian Crest], [http://www.neopets.com/tcg/displayCard.phtml?edid=9&id=55 Tainted Altador], [http://www.neopets.com/tcg/displayCard.phtml?edid=11&id=56 Hall of Heroes]
*'''Caption Contest:''' [http://neopets.com/games/caption/caption_archive.phtml?place=706 706], [http://neopets.com/games/caption/caption_archive.phtml?place=712 712], [http://www.neopets.com/games/caption/caption_archive.phtml?place=798 #798], [http://www.neopets.com/games/caption/caption_archive.phtml?place=811 #811]
*'''Editorial:''' [http://www.neopets.com/ntimes/index.phtml?section=editorial&issue=199 #199], [http://www.neopets.com/ntimes/index.phtml?section=editorial&issue=200 #200], [http://www.neopets.com/ntimes/index.phtml?section=editorial&issue=233 #233], [http://www.neopets.com/ntimes/index.phtml?section=editorial&issue=307 #307], [http://www.neopets.com/ntimes/index.phtml?section=editorial&issue=346 #346]

[[Category:Neopia]]
[[Category:Neopets: The Darkest Faerie]]
[[Category:Altador Plot]]
[[Category:Altador Cup]]

Meridell

2009-05-03T05:09:00Z

Leo: /* Yooyuball */ Simplifying the table.

{{Construction|reason=Proper world article to write, redirecting of plot summary data into main articles.}}

[[Image:Meridell.JPG|right|thumb|300px|Map of Meridell]]

'''Meridell''' is a [[wikipedia:medieval|medieval]] land of knights, kings and magic from [[Neopia]]'s past. It was discovered by a group of unlikely adventurers - [[Lisha]] and her friends - somewhat by accident as part of the ''[[Champions of Meridell]]'' plot. The region encompasses the Kingdom of Meridell, Brightvale, and Darigan. Meridell is known for its great games, mostly involving vegetables, [[Faerie Quest]]s, [[Ultimate Bullseye]], [[Mortog]] kissing, puzzles and other things.

The nation of Meridell has been involved in two wars, the first in the plot ''Champions of Meridell'' was the first Neopian war in which the players could choose either of the sides, and the second in the plot ''[[Battle for Meridell]]''. This makes Meridell the most fought-over area on Neopia.

Meridell's colours are red, blue and gold. Meridell is ruled by [[King Skarl]] from the Meridell Castle, a large white, red and gold structure. The castle is defended by [[The Castle Defender]], a [[Kougra]] warrior who acted as the war boss for the good side in the first Meridell war but did not appear in the second. An explanation for this is given in ''The Castle Defender'' TCG card, which describes it as "a powerful illusion, but just an illusion". [[Jeran]] is one of the leading knights of the kingdom.

==Yooyuball==
Meridell's [[Altador Cup|Yooyuball]] team is all about "speed", and is said to be described with that one word. Their superior conditioning allows them to wear down opponents with a relentless flurry of cuts and screens from the opening face-off until the end of a game. Their speed, however, masks the fact they aren't the most accurate or powerful shooters.

They began the 2006 tournament as one of the odds-on favourites to win, having run circles around [[Maraqua#Yooyuball|Maraqua]] in the first round, but "smashed their head on into a brick wall" when they faced [[Darigan]]'s defence in Round Two. Meridell fans hope the replacement of reviled ''Left Forward'' [[Vitri Sitol]] with swift scorer [[Gregorgio Maille]] will not only give the team a much needed offensive boost, but also help improve their standing among fans around Neopia.

Team positions are as follows (bolded notes the Team Captain):

{| wikitable border="1" cellpadding="2" align="center"
!style="background:#4AC948"| Year ||style="background:#4AC948"| Goalkeeper ||style="background:#4AC948"| Centre Defender ||style="background:#4AC948"| Left Forward ||style="background:#4AC948"| Centre Forward ||style="background:#4AC948"| Right Forward
|- align="center"
| 2006 || rowspan="2"|'''[[Sir Pollonaire Freidl]]''' || rowspan="3"|[[Ilsa Ellits]] || [[Vitri Sitol]] ||rowspan="2"|[["Wizard" Windelle]] ||rowspan="3"|[[Fiorina]]
|- align="center"
| 2007 || rowspan="2"|[[Gregorgio Maille]]
|- align="center"
| 2008 || [[Yoris Obbles]] || '''"Wizard" Windelle'''
|-
|}

==Other Kingdoms connected with Meridell==
===Darigan Citadel===
:''Main Article: [[Darigan Citadel]]''

'''Darigan Citadel''', which floats in the air thanks to many engines of an unknown mechanism, was once part of its own land of plenty, until King Skarl's knights stole a magical orb that kept the kingdom prosperous. The Citadel came to the Meridell region as part of the ''Champions of Meridell'' plot to wage war on King Skarl and his kingdom. During this time, the Citadel was ruled by [[Lord Darigan]], who vanished at the end of the plot. [[Lord Kass]] took over in Lord Darigan's absence and waged a second war against Meridell from above as part of the ''Battle for Meridell'' plot, during which time it was know as Kass Citadel. Darigan returned and took back his kingdom in the course of the plot.

Attractions include the [[Darigan Toys]] shop and the [[Petpet Battledome]], along with the fortress' many dungeons and the [[Cellblock|games]] that have developed in them.

===Brightvale===
:''Main Article: [[Brightvale]]''

'''Brightvale''', a Neopian world discovered on 11th August 2004, is an almost Utopian kingdom of scholars and fine arts ruled by King Skarl's older brother [[King Hagan]]. The first glass windows came from this kingdom, and every year on 11th August a festival is held commemorating its discovery. Brightvale's colours are green and white, and its flag consists of a triangle of white over a triangle of green, defaced with a star.

Attractions in Brightvale include the [[Wheel of Knowledge]], [[Wise Old King|Brightvale Castle]], and numerous shops: the [[Royal Potionery]], [[The Scrollery]], the [[Brightvale Armoury]], [[Brightvale Books]], [[Brightvale Fruits]], the [[Brightvale Motery]], and [[Brightvale Glaziers]].

==Plot summaries==
===Champions of Meridell===
:''Main Article: [[Champions of Meridell]]''

After the magical arrival of a group of school children back in time in Meridell Castle, the peace of the kingdom of Meridell, ensured by a legendary magic orb which kept the land around it prosperous, is threatened by the original owners of the device, the people of Darigan. After a massive war, Lord Darigan, in his sinister, floating citadel, reclaimed the orb and wrecked most of Meridell, devastating its attractions and taking over the Castle. However, when Lord Darigan went insane over the orb and tapped into its magic to turn himself into The Spectre of Lord Darigan, an all-powerful creature, it was left down to prisoner-turned-escapee the [[Yellow Knight]] to rush to Meridell and explain the situation to General [[Galgarroth]], who led Darigan's army with Meridell's surviving defences in a strike against the power-crazed Lord to stop him before he took over all of [[Neopia]]. After his defeat, Darigan disappeared, and the orb, which he had taken to wearing as a necklace, cracked in two to be shared between the realms.

===Battle for Meridell===
:''Main Article: [[Battle for Meridell]]''

Lord Kass took over rule of the Citadel through threats and bribery, disposing of those who opposed him, and then started a campaign of propaganda against King Skarl and Meridell. This culminated in an invasion of the land the citadel floated over, with the castle's weakness to air-based attacks was exploited, as noted by the ''Meridell Castle'' [[TCG]] card.

In Meridell during this time, Lord Darigan had surfaced. He had lost almost all his memories and was completely mad, stalking farmer's fields as ''The Bat-Thing'', until he took up lodging for a short while in a barn, fed by a little [[Usul]] girl.

This invasion was more effective that the previous as Lord Kass used the powers of his enchantress [[Morguss]] to first stop King Skarl ordering the defence of his border (by enchanting him with the dance of Morguss's daughter) and possessing Meridell's own peasants to fight what little forces had been sent to the front. [[Kayla]]'s own magical efforts allowed, once Skarl had been disenchanted, an effective Meridell counterattack to Kass's large war machines.

During this time, the farm Lord Darigan had taken as his housing was raided, and when he fought off several soldiers to protect the Usul that had helped him, the guards' reactions prompted him to remember who he was, and he flew off to the Citadel, silhouetted by the moon.

A second counter-attack, lead by Jeran, attacked the Citadel itself from the air. However, this sneak attack was met by a well prepared Lord Kass, and despite their only being a skeleton force on the Citadel itself, the attack quickly dispatched, Jeran himself plunging over the side of the floating fortress. Lord Darigan arrived shortly after, to Lord Kass' horror, and they sparred, Lord Kass determined to fix the "mistake" of Lord Darigan being left alive, but Lord Darigan won over and Kass fell to the floor, where his amulet smashed and [[The Three]] stole him away for his failure.

===NeoQuest II===
{{Main|NeoQuest II}}

Meridell is the location for the events in the first chapter of [[NeoQuest II]]. The bosses in this act are [[The Miner Foreman]], [[Zombom]], [[The Sand Grundo]], and [[Ramtor]]. The user starts out in the village of [[Trestin]] with the character [[Rohane]], and later can add [[Mipsy]] to the party.

==Trivia==
*Meridell is the largest [[Neopian]] World, consisting of five maps (Meridell, Meridell Castle, Brightvale, Darigan Citadel, and Meriacres Farm) - one more than the second largest ([[Neopia Central]]).

==See also==
*'''Plots:''' [[Neopets: The Darkest Faerie]]
*'''Games:''' [[Ultimate Bullseye]], [[Round Table Poker]], [[Kiss the Mortog]], [[Turdle Racing]], [[Shapeshifter]], [[Cheese Roller]], [[Meriball]], [[Invasion of Meridell]], [[Double or Nothing]], [[Grumpy Old King]], [[Escape from Meridell Castle]], [[Potato Counter]], [[Extreme Potato Counter]], [[Guess the Weight of the Marrow]], [[Attack of the Slorgs]]
*'''Shops:''' [[Ye Olde Petpets]], [[Kayla's Potion Shop]]

==External links==
*'''Location Link:''' [http://www.neopets.com/medieval/index.phtml Meridell]
*'''Plot Info:''' [http://www.neopets.com/medieval/plot.phtml Champions of Meridell], [http://www.neopets.com/medieval/plot_bfm.phtml Battle for Meridell]
*'''Game Links:''' [http://www.neopets.com/games/draikcastle.phtml Escape from Meridell Castle], [http://www.neopets.com/games/iom/index.phtml Invasion of Meridell]
*'''Neopedia:''' [http://www.neopets.com/neopedia.phtml?neopedia_id=59 The Meridell Rubbish Dump], [http://www.neopets.com/neopedia.phtml?neopedia_id=65 King Skarl], [http://www.neopets.com/neopedia.phtml?neopedia_id=172 Destruction of Meridell], [http://www.neopets.com/neopedia.phtml?neopedia_id=200 Escape From Meridell!]
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