The Battling Continues!
After the prize shop and winner of the War for the Obelisk were released, a "truce countdown" appeared on the Battleground page. Unsure of what this meant, many concerned Neopians consulted TNT, and TNT finally released more details in the editorial, stating the following:
Hello, TNT! *hands out cupcakes* I've been wondering: when the truce ends, will we be unable to buy stuff from the prize shop, even if we still have points? If it stays open, will whatever happens wind up giving us more points? Please answer, otherwise this'll bug me for a while. X) ~surfcb
You will find out soon enough, but we also don't want you guys panicking and spending your points before you're ready. The prize shop and your points are from the war and will not increase or vanish once the timer winds down. While we recommend keeping your sword arm ready, the prize shop marked the end of the "site plot / event / war." The resulting skirmishes, however, are just about to start... |
On April 30th, Neopians figured out what TNT meant when the first "resulting skirmish" at the battleground began. TNT announced in the news, stating the following:
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It seems that the boons bestowed by the oracle have faded and the battlefield has been cleared for the next skirmish. It's again time for the factions to fight to claim the oracle's blessing for themselves! The oracle will choose three factions (excluding the previous winner) to fight in each Battleground. Choose a faction to support, aid your fellows in battle, and be rewarded! |
This round, the Oracle has made its first faction selections: the Order of the Red Erisim, Thieves Guild, and the Seekers. According to the countdown running on the battleground page, this round of battling will last for 4 days.
Unlike the last war, there is now no progress bar on the Battleground Page. It is unknown exactly how many battles you should battle, or if there is a battle "cap." The best strategy may be to just get in as many wins as possible. Additionally, TNT has taken away the auto-healing capabilities that were around during the actual war.
The Opponents
The opponents for this battle are the same as those fought in the initial Battle for the Obelisk, with one slight change. Instead of fighting the opponents in waves, you have the opportunity to fight them all at once.
The opponents and their difficulties are as follows (please note that you will not have the option to battle opponents from the same team for which you are fighting):
Order of the Red Erisim Opponents
| Minor Warlock |
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Difficulty: Average - 8, Strong - 10, Mighty - 12
Equipment:
- Bucket Of Mud
- Exploding Powder
- Grey Linen Cloak
- Magical Battle Paste
- Magical Healing Potion
- Obsidian Dagger
- Rock Wand
- Scroll of Forgotten Promises
Abilities:
- Meditates
- Static Cling
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| Hedgewitch |
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Difficulty: Average - 35, Strong - 42, Mighty - 53
Equipment:
- Amulet of Fire
- Ancient Gnarled Wand
- Elementalists Robe
- Exploding Powder
- Laced Wooden Staff
- Magical Healing Potion
- Magical Wheel Potion
- Scroll of the Serpent
Abilities:
Cranky
Halitosis
Meditate
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| Licensed Conjuror |
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Difficulty: Average - 80, Strong - 120, Mighty - 160
Equipment:
- Ancient Gnarled Wand
- Battle Faerie Staff
- Dusty Magic Broom
- Fire Sceptre
- Freezing Potion
- Nurias Fire Amulet
- Ornate Fur Trimmed Robe
- Patched Magic Hat
Abilities:
- Meditates
- Meh
- Sear
- Static Cling
- Lens Flare
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Master Wizard |
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Difficulty: Average - 175, Strong - 263, Mighty - 350
Equipment:
- Voidberry Potion
- Shadow Wand
- Qasalan Double Bladed Staff
- Crystal Wand
- Freezing Potion
- Dusty Magic Broom
- Red Suede Hat
- Regal Black Robe
Abilities:
- Meditates
- Shhhhhhhhh...
- Static Cling
- Meh
- Float
- Sear
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Rasala the Bright |
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Difficulty: Average - 225, Strong - 338, Mighty - 450
Equipment:
- Porcelain Hair Sticks
- Amulet of Altador
- Ancient Gnarled Wand
- Laced Wooden Staff
- Thyoras Tear
- Freezing Potion
- Dusty Magic Broom
- Violet Cloak
Abilities:
- Meditates
- Meh
- Warlock's Rage
- Float
- Static Cling
- Shhhhhhhhh...
- Sear
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Seekers Opponents
| Assistant Scientist |
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Difficulty: Average - 8, Strong - 10, Mighty - 12
Allegiance: Seekers
Equipment:
- Battle Hammer
- Bottled Volcano Steam
- Calculation Device
- Grundox 4000
- Liquid Goo
- Neutralising Ray
- Thermal Explosive Device
- Utility Backpack
Abilities:
- Bandage
- Halitosis
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Smug Philosopher |
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Difficulty: Average - 35, Strong - 42, Mighty - 53
Equipment:
- Essence of Courage
- Golden Compass
- Golden Throwing Scarabs
- H4000 Helmet
- Lyins Dagger
- Neutralising Ray
- Ocularimplant
- Sun Scroll
Abilities:
- An Icicle
- Bandage
- Positive Thinking
- Static Cling
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Stalwart Explorer |
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Difficulty: Average - 80, Strong - 120, Mighty - 160
Equipment:
- Fungus Ray
- Moon Staff
- Ornate Maractite Dagger
- Sonic Melter
- Telescope Lens
- Thermal Explosive Device
- Unstable Slime
- Virtuglove 4000
Abilities:
- Cranky
- Lens Flare
- Sear
- Static Cling
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Genius Inventor |
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Difficulty: Average - 175, Strong - 263, Mighty - 350
Equipment:
- Auto Targeting Telescope
- Elegant Ray Gun
- Gilded War Hammer
- H4000 Helmet
- Neutralising Ray
- Personal Force Field Shield
- Sonic Melter
- Virtuglove 4000
Abilities:
- An Icicle
- Float
- Halitosis
- Lens Flare
- Meditates
- Meh
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Professor Lambert |
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Difficulty: Average - 225, Strong - 338, Mighty - 450
Allegiance: Seekers
Equipment:
- Sleep Ray
- Ultra Bubble Gun
- Jade Scorchstone
- Altador Cup Throwing Star
- Umbrella Shield
- Mystical Teapot of Doom
- Flotato Gloves
- Telescope Lens
Abilities:
- Icicle
- Positive Thinking
- Meditates
- Static Cling
- Burrow
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Thieves Guild Opponents
| Petty Pilferer |
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Difficulty: Average - 8, Strong - 10, Mighty - 12
Equipment:
- Blue Sticky Hand
- Clay Sling Shot
- Evil Snowball
- Forest Cloak
- Omelette Shield
- Tech Bow
- Thieves Dirk
- Tornado Ring
Abilities:
- Static Cling
- Shade
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Roadside Bandit |
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Difficulty: Average - 35, Strong - 42, Mighty - 53
Equipment:
- Blue Sticky Hand
- Boots of Jumping
- Cloak of Night
- Expert Bow
- Stone Boomerang
- Sturdy Qasalan Sword
- Utility Gloves
Abilities:
- Meh
- Shade
- Static Cling
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Midnight Smuggler |
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Difficulty: Average - 80, Strong - 120, Mighty - 160
Equipment:
- Barbat Throwing Star
- Decorative Maractite Sword
- Maractite Gauntlets
- Red Sticky Hand
- Sand Blade
- Shadow Armour
- Shadowy Cloak of Darkness
- Thieves Dirk
Abilities:
- An Icicle
- Halitosis
- Meh
- Shade
- Shhhhhhhhh...
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| Shady Prowler |
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Difficulty: Average - 175, Strong - 263, Mighty - 350
Equipment:
- Altador Cup Throwing Star
- Blue Draping Cloak
- Ethereal Sword
- Garlic Powder
- Rainbow Scorchstone
- Thief Dagger
- Virtuglove 4000
- Yellow Sticky Hand
Abilities:
- Positive Thinking
- Shade
- Shroud
- Static Cling
- Throw Pillows
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| Kanrik, Master Thief |
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Difficulty: Average - 225, Strong - 338, Mighty - 450
Equipment:
- Pirate Cutlass
- Thief Dagger
- Moehog Skull
- Rainbow Sticky Hand
- Thyoras Tear
- Altador Cup Throwing Star
- Shadowy Cloak of Darkness
- Bow of the Fire Faerie
Abilities:
- Lens Flare
- Halitosis
- Shade
- Tempest
- Shroud
- Icicle
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Battle Rewards
When the battle ended on May 6th, 2013, it was the Thieves Guild who found themselves victorious. For their valiant efforts, they were rewarded with an avatar, site theme, and their own chance to pick from the boons listed below.
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Something Has Happened! |
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You are now eligible to use 'Battleground: Thieves Guild' as an avatar on the NeoBoards! |
You can view our Secret Avatars/Fonts Page for more information about the avatar.
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Something has happened! |
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You are now eligible to use the 'Battleground: Thieves Guild' theme when browsing the Neopets.com website! Check out your User Preferences to change your theme. Or, click here to apply it automatically. |
You can view our Site Themes Page for more information on the site theme.
Boons
Members on the Thieves Guild were also allowed to pick out their boons for achieving victory. Some of these boons were the same that were originally awarded, but others have changed.
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Cheaper By the Dozen | By some force that defies explanation, the rules of the Stock Market bend to your will.
What it does: This boon will allow you to buy stocks priced as low as 10nps each stock, instead of the usual minimum of 15nps in the stock market. If you buy stocks daily, and have a set price you thold them til, this would save you 5k a day, and isnt a bad option if you none of the other boons are up your alley. |
Five-Finger Discount | Description
What it does: This boon will provide a 10% discount when haggling at Neopian shops. The discount only applies during haggling, so any shops that do not require haggling (like the Hidden Tower) will not be discounted. |
LOL AVIES | Description
What it does: This boon allows you to "steal" someone else's avatar for the duration of the boon. Instead of appearing as a normal avatar, however, it will show that you have "pilfered" the avatar from someone else. If you get bored of your new pilfered avatar, you can just steal someone else's avatar to switch. These stolen avatars do not count toward your secret avatar count. |
Doppelgänger | Description
What it does: This boon will allow you to use one-use battledome items (snowballs, muffins, potions) more than once in battle before they disappear. Some one-use items will still disappear after one use, but often, you'll find that you get to re-use them. This does not apply to once per battle items. |
Scratch Master | Description
What it does: This boon will allow you to purchase two scratchcards at any of the scratchcard kiosks instead of just one. Normally, you are required to wait 2 hours before purchasing another. |
| Premium Boons |
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Full Pockets | The scratchcard hums in your hands and you feel luckier. This is not the Space Faerie's doing....
What it does: This boon will increase the amount of NP awarded from your Space Faerie Scratchcards. If you win an item from your scratchcard instead, you will also be awarded an additional prize of 1,000 NP. If you have more than one unscratched card, it will apply to all of them. |
Premium Dreamium | You feel drawn to the Games Room, determined to leave richer than you arrived.
What it does: This boon doubles the maximum number of scores you can send in the Premium Featured Game from 3 to 6. During Games Galore, however, you are only allowed one extra score sent (for a total of 6 scores sent instead of doubling the scores sent from 5 to 10). |
Other Teams
Those who were not on the winning team but on Seekers or The Order received one random item as a prize. |
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