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==General== | |||
* | *The 5 tasks are described in the writings of [[Lemnal]]. | ||
* | *They are featured in murals in the Grand Atrium of [[Ascendancy Point]]. | ||
*Ancient murals are located half-buried at the [[Newguard Ruins]]. | |||
*Madna is described as having a "suffering face" in these ancient murals. | |||
==The Tasks== | |||
*Navigating the [[Maze of Stars]] | *Navigating the [[Maze of Stars]] | ||
*Stealing the apple from the jaws of the giant crocodile | *Stealing the apple from the jaws of the giant crocodile | ||
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===References | ==Also of Note== | ||
*"Madna's Tears" is an annual meteor shower event. | |||
*The tears have shaped [[Perplex City]] folklore and science for centuries. | |||
*The meteor shower occurs mid to early August, with a highpoint at August 12th. | |||
*Best viewing occurs between 10pm and 4am, at locations away from the bright lights of the city. | |||
*Madna's Tears have been likened to Earth's [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Perseids Perseids]. | |||
==References== | |||
*[http://www.ascendancypoint.com/visitors.html Ascendancy Point] | *[http://www.ascendancypoint.com/visitors.html Ascendancy Point] | ||
*article, 12-JAN-06 "[[Iona Rodie|Iona]] Interviews... [[Dale Robarding]]" {{WaybackS1|www.perplexcitysentinel.com/archives/2006/01/iona_interviews_13.html}} |
Latest revision as of 22:23, 11 May 2007
General
- The 5 tasks are described in the writings of Lemnal.
- They are featured in murals in the Grand Atrium of Ascendancy Point.
- Ancient murals are located half-buried at the Newguard Ruins.
- Madna is described as having a "suffering face" in these ancient murals.
The Tasks
- Navigating the Maze of Stars
- Stealing the apple from the jaws of the giant crocodile
- Filling the Mazy River using a jug
- Slaying the bird-headed demon Rifvar
- Outwitting Losik, the trickster, in a wrestling match
Also of Note
- "Madna's Tears" is an annual meteor shower event.
- The tears have shaped Perplex City folklore and science for centuries.
- The meteor shower occurs mid to early August, with a highpoint at August 12th.
- Best viewing occurs between 10pm and 4am, at locations away from the bright lights of the city.
- Madna's Tears have been likened to Earth's Perseids.
References
- Ascendancy Point
- article, 12-JAN-06 "Iona Interviews... Dale Robarding" link