Menzo House quests

[Aysa]

Not that IMMs don't already have enough to do, but it would be nice to see House quests for the Drow. The purpose would be to give each House it's own distinct identity, and it would be a quest that the other Houses don't get.

Perhaps House Xorlarrin is asked to do something "mysterious" and the quest reward is a magical Mask, as they have a penchant for wearing masks.

Perhaps House Baenre needs to exert their rule or "something", and in exchange they're given a scepter to indicate their Lordship (Ladyship?) over the city. I'm spit balling ideas out here, so they're open for discussion.

But you don't see this type of Faction up above... so it would be intriguing as a Drow to perform a task for the House. Right now, having a House name really bears no meaning (this said from the privileged)... so I don't know. Other than saying that I'm with the First House, or the 4th House, or the House on the corner that still hasn't put up their Christmas tree lights (or hasn't taken them down from last Christmas)... what's to tie loyalty to the House? It would add flavor.

I would even volunteer time to help design the plots! (Not that I know what I'm saying when it comes to coding that sort of thing. I could be shooting myself in the head)

Anyway, it's just a thought... (it would lend credence to keeping your insignia's sacred because the quest would be given to those who walk into the room, and if you want to be maintain a sense of our House / your House... letting another do the task would be a no no. But again, I'm rambling).

[Xryon]

With Mele's clarification that Houses are designated via qbits, this would really be no more difficult than designing any other quest. Post up ideas, refer to the builder's lessons, let it flow. There are plenty of people that could more easily assist with code issues (myself included) on here than by other means, so don't let lack of knowledge dissuade you. Building ability is something that just comes with practice.

Personally, I love the idea. More distinction between Houses would be great, and could really add to the immersion in that side of the RP.

As you start thinking about things, just consider what you need: can you work with mobs and objects already implemented? Great, you just have to apply the necessary qbits and update progs. If you need more than what's already available, you'd need to follow the guidelines for either making a new 'area' or find out what vnums are still open. I'm a bit rusty, but I'm happy to help with what I can. Always loved playing my drow.

[Aysa]

*looks at her blonde hair*

*looks at the post*

*makes a face*

Um... I'll post ideas and we'll go from there. Do you want me to post them in the building section of forum thingie? Post them to this thread? Use ESP(N)?

One question... let's say we make the quest giver person the high priestess that's in the House (and I can only speak of House Baenre)... is it possible to give her multiple quests based on the level of the PC? So lowly Baenre bub runs into the High Priestess and she says "Go get me <blah-de-blah>" and basically serves as an errand boy to retrieve things in the city to make him/her familiar with Menzo. Then lowly Baenre bub turns into up and coming Baenre bub, the high priestess then says "Impressive. Most impressive. But you're not a <insert class here/Jedi> yet..." and orders bub to protect an envoy of House Baenre from thugs in the Stench Streets. And then up and coming bub turns into Hero of Baenre bub! She then says "You're our only hope! Go give Vierva all your money!" Or something like that.

Is that possible? Or does that require three different thingies?

[Xryon]

You can make quests dependent upon PC level, yes. And the same mob can give a variety of quests.

I made the mistake of typing that last post while I was walking, so I apologize if it was a bit... garbled. My intention was that brainstorming for quest objectives could be done in this thread.

[Trillarel]

I wholeheartedly approve of this thread, one of my chars is a Baenre too, so I'd gone up to the house hoping for some quest... and found none.

[Aysa]

First Quest Idea - which would actually be for House Faen Tlabbar.

The High Priestesses of House Faen Tlabbar are preparing for a hedonistic celebration, as they are known for their fanatical wild orgies with demons and such. The High Priestesses order the "lowbie" to gather wine and spirits from all of the vendors in the city. They would rattle off a listing that they must acquire. Or maybe... they list one and make them go get it. And then another, then go get it. And then another, etc.

The intent would be to make the lowbie familiar with the city. The "hard part" to quest would be finding the Empty Chalice, which would have maybe a couple of listings. Faen Tlabbar is also known to be more accepting of the "House-less" Drow, so sending one of their nobles into the Stench Streets in search of goods would prepare them to work with the Common folk rather than see themselves above it.

This should be easy enough. There are similar quests like this in Waterdeep.

[Aysa]

Second Quest Idea for House Faen Tlabbar...

Not really so much a quest, but I can see House Faen Tlabbar interacting a lot with Mistress Vluirrae of the Warmfires Inn. Since Faen Tlabbar is the 'use their becoming giles to acquire information' extraordinaires... I could see a quest where House FT has to go to Mistress Vluirrae to acquire the next bit of information, but it's a "I'll scratch your back if you scratch mine" kinda deal. So perhaps she needs more green mushrooms collected from the Grotto in order for her to make her mushroom wine.

I'm just spit balling ideas out there.

[Mele]

Sorry to killjoy, but it's not really wise to publicly post quest ideas, as people would be doing them later and the information is strictly IC. :)

[Aysa]

Ok... where should I post the quest ideas?

[Talos]

Brainstorming would best be done with those involved, such as over pm. Then when you have a workable rough draft of the quest feel free to submit it via application or pm to the builder staff.