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


The Cyodrake's Gaze appeared at Krawk Island on the 3rd August, 2006. The ship had just sailed through a storm, during which they lost much of their supplies and also appeared to have lost their navigator, [[Hoban]], overboard. Three days later, presumably when the ship had repaired sufficiently, it sailed away.
On 8th August, the ship appeared on the shores south of [[Mystery Island]]. As they resupplyed their ship, but it appeared Hoban had not reached the island. [[Kentari]] gave his story of the night in which Hoban disappeared, saying Hoban gestured angerily with his words instead of calm like in Captian Tuan's version. Kentari later went to the weapon storage to check on the weapons, and noted [[Chef Bonju]] walking out with something concealed after his usual inspection. Before he could confront him, everyone was called on deck to deal with the storm. The ship set sail at midnight [[NST]] on the August 11, again having stopped for only three days.


After the ship had vanished, speculation sprang up through the Neopets community about where the ship would next appear. [[Mystery Island]] was one of the prime locations suggested, and was confirmed on 8th August, when the ship docked at the south of Mystery Island. It became apparent they had sailed to Mystery Island to search for their missing crewmate, but it appeared Hoban had not reached the island. Kentari gave his story of the night in which Hoban disappeared, noting that Captain Boru had sneaked into the weapons room and possibly taken something out concealed on his person after he had made his usual inspection of it. The ship set sail at midnight [[NST]] on the 11th August, again having stopped for only three days.
On the August 15, the ship reappeared in [[Faerieland]], the Captain forgoting to mention that the ship can fly. Chef Bonju gave his version of the events, noting Hoban said his words very calmly and everyone enjoyed his food. He also saw [[Linae]] and [[Anshu]] talking together after the meal, seeming to plot something, and continued to do dishes until everyone was called onto the deck for the storm. As he wandered about the deck, he was approached by Hoban who was angry because Linae had said he was cursed and brought bad luck to the crew. After telling his story, the user asked if he was in the weapons room, to which Chef Bonju finally admitted to, but says he only borrowed a knife to carve with, as his best knife had vanished. The weapon he was shown with from the store does not seem suitable for carving, however, but whether this is significant or a mistake on the part of the artists is not clear.


Theories emerged that it's next landing would be either [[Lutari Island]] or [[Altador]] - the former was less likely as Lutari Island is available to relatively few players. On the 15th August, the ship reappeared in Faerieland - the Captain forgot to mention that the ship can fly. Chef Bonju gave his story of the events of the night Hoban vanished: he noticed that Linae and Anshu had talked together after the meal as though plotting something, and Hoban was angry because Linae had said he was cursed, that he brought bad luck to the vessel. Chef Bonju admitted he went to the storeroom, but says he only borrowed a knife to carve with, as his best knife had vanished. The weapon he was shown with from the store does not seem suitable for carving, however, but whether this is significant or a mistake on the part of the artists is not clear.
The Cyodrake's Gaze left August 19, and reappered on the [[Lost Desert]] on the ''(need date)''. Confronting Linae, she insisted Hoban said his words dramatically like it was a curse. She later conversed with Anshu on how bad the food was, and latwer went to play Kou-Jong but missed her ''Lost Desert'' piece which was up on the deck. As she went to retrieve it, she heard who she thought was Anshu and Hoban arguing with each other before the storm started. She continued to do her duties above deck until she went below to help Anshu repair a leak. When asked if she saw Hoban, she said they worked together on two occasions, in which he looked menacing to her, and hoped none of his luck would harm her.
 
Then, on August 19th the ship once again vanished, having gone on to its next destination. Which on the 23rd turned out to be the Lost Desert... it seems that ship can go nearly anywhere.


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


===Captain Tuan===
===Captain Tuan===
''Main Article: [[Captain Tuan]]''
''Main Article: [[Captain Tuan]]''


The blue [[Gnorbu]] Tuan is captain of the ship, and has taken it upon himself to find his lost crewmate Hoban. Though he insists that you will be of little help to him, he continues to allow you to investigate, and starts thanking you for your slight progress during the fourth sighting of the ship. It seems that during most of the storm [[Captain Tuan]] was so preoccupied that he forgot to sail the ship!
The Blue [[Gnorbu]] Tuan is captain of the ship, and has taken it upon himself to find his lost crewmate Hoban. Though he insists that you will be of little help to him, he continues to allow you to investigate. It seems that during most of the storm [[Captain Tuan]] was so preoccupied that he forgot to sail the ship!


===First Mate Shumi===
===First Mate Shumi===
''Main Article: [[First Mate Shumi]]''
''Main Article: [[First Mate Shumi]]''


A green Scorchio, First Mate Shumi is the first of the crew to give his story on Hoban's disappearance, and apparently doesn't play much of a role in any of the stories, even his own.
A Green [[Scorchio]], First Mate Shumi is the first of the crew to give his story on Hoban's disappearance, and apparently doesn't play much of a role in any of the stories, even his own.


===Orrin===
===Orrin===
''Main Article: [[Orrin]]''
''Main Article: [[Orrin]]''


Orrin is a red Nimmo, who keeps the inventory on all the ship's stores. He saw someone being swept overboard during the storm, and it is believed to be Hoban.
Orrin is a Red [[Nimmo]], who keeps the inventory on all the ship's stores. He saw someone being swept overboard during the storm, and it is believed to be Hoban.


===Navigator Hoban===
===Navigator Hoban===
''Main Article: [[Hoban]]''
''Main Article: [[Hoban]]''


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===Linae===
===Linae===
''Main Article: [[Linae]]''
''Main Article: [[Linae]]''


Linae is a pink [[Kougra]], who hosts the game Kou-jong. She seems to believe that Hoban is a living curse, and brings bad luck to all who occupy the space around him.
Linae is a pink [[Kougra]], who hosts the game Kou-jong. She seems to have told Hoban that he was very bad luck.


===Chef Bonju===
===Chef Bonju===
''Main Article: [[Chef Bonju]]''
''Main Article: [[Chef Bonju]]''


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===Kentari===
===Kentari===
''Main Article: [[Kentari]]''
''Main Article: [[Kentari]]''


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===Anshu===
===Anshu===
''Main Article: [[Anshu]]''
''Main Article: [[Anshu]]''


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==Presentation==
==Presentation==
The way the comic-strips for this plot are written, it is as though the reader is conducting the investigation and is an integral part of the plot line, something absent from previous, similar plots which included part-by-part chapters.
The way the comic-strips for this plot are written, it is as though the reader is conducting the investigation and is an integral part of the plot line, something absent from previous, similar plots which included part-by-part chapters.


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Due to the size of the source images, however, and the inability to scroll down them on most browsers when viewing them in source form (as the are Flash movies), sites such as [[TheDailyNeopets]] have set up [http://www.thedailyneopets.com/cyodrakes-gaze/comics-1/ pages] where they can be seen and scrolled.
Due to the size of the source images, however, and the inability to scroll down them on most browsers when viewing them in source form (as the are Flash movies), sites such as [[TheDailyNeopets]] have set up [http://www.thedailyneopets.com/cyodrakes-gaze/comics-1/ pages] where they can be seen and scrolled.
==Trivia==
*References to [[Mystery Island Volcano]], the [[Lost Desert Plot]] and the [[Altador Plot]] were made in the release of the plot in the saying...<blockquote>''Ah ha! So there is more going on! Clever one, you are. You hesitate for a moment, though, if only because you remember previous times you've offered to help a strangers. Volcanoes... and spike traps... and flooded cities. *shudder*''</blockquote>
*Many theories emerged throught the participation of the plot where the Cyodrake's Gaze next landing would be. [[Lutari Island]] and [[Altador]] were of major discussion, and many users were angry at the thought it would arrive as Lutari Island, because it was only available to user who had [[Neopets Mobile]].


==External Links==
==External Links==
*[http://neopets.com/cyodrakesgaze.phtml The Cyodrake's Gaze]
*[http://neopets.com/cg_comic.phtml The Cyodrake's Gaze Plot Comics]
*[http://neopets.com/cg_comic.phtml The Cyodrake's Gaze Plot Comics]
*[http://neopets.com/cyodrakesgaze.phtml The Cyodrake's Gaze]





Revision as of 21:59, 23 August 2006

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This article documents a current event.
Information may update rapidly as the event progresses.

The Cyodrake's Gaze is a vessel that first appeared on the at the harbour of Krawk Island. It seems to be a lead up to a new world, and to the next plot.

The ship contained exclusive foods, weaponry, and medicines which were available for sale before it disappeared. The design of the ship's rigging, along with the items it was supplying, seem to imply that the vessel comes from a Chinese style world (although similar Chinese ships are not capable of flight, unlike The Cyodrake's Gaze). Its relation to the Cyodrake, the Petpet which it borrows its name from, is unknown.

It is suspected that a new world may be released due to the overall oriental style of the ship, probably named Shenkuu, a name revealed on the Kou-jong page accidentally at its first release. More than likely, this will be the built-up island north of Lutari Island.

Plot Summary

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

On 8th August, the ship appeared on the shores south of Mystery Island. As they resupplyed their ship, but it appeared Hoban had not reached the island. Kentari gave his story of the night in which Hoban disappeared, saying Hoban gestured angerily with his words instead of calm like in Captian Tuan's version. Kentari later went to the weapon storage to check on the weapons, and noted Chef Bonju walking out with something concealed after his usual inspection. Before he could confront him, everyone was called on deck to deal with the storm. The ship set sail at midnight NST on the August 11, again having stopped for only three days.

On the August 15, the ship reappeared in Faerieland, the Captain forgoting to mention that the ship can fly. Chef Bonju gave his version of the events, noting Hoban said his words very calmly and everyone enjoyed his food. He also saw Linae and Anshu talking together after the meal, seeming to plot something, and continued to do dishes until everyone was called onto the deck for the storm. As he wandered about the deck, he was approached by Hoban who was angry because Linae had said he was cursed and brought bad luck to the crew. After telling his story, the user asked if he was in the weapons room, to which Chef Bonju finally admitted to, but says he only borrowed a knife to carve with, as his best knife had vanished. The weapon he was shown with from the store does not seem suitable for carving, however, but whether this is significant or a mistake on the part of the artists is not clear.

The Cyodrake's Gaze left August 19, and reappered on the Lost Desert on the (need date). Confronting Linae, she insisted Hoban said his words dramatically like it was a curse. She later conversed with Anshu on how bad the food was, and latwer went to play Kou-Jong but missed her Lost Desert piece which was up on the deck. As she went to retrieve it, she heard who she thought was Anshu and Hoban arguing with each other before the storm started. She continued to do her duties above deck until she went below to help Anshu repair a leak. When asked if she saw Hoban, she said they worked together on two occasions, in which he looked menacing to her, and hoped none of his luck would harm her.

Crew

The Cyodrake's Gaze is manned by the following Neopets, in the order they are encountered in the plot.

Captain Tuan

Main Article: Captain Tuan

The Blue Gnorbu Tuan is captain of the ship, and has taken it upon himself to find his lost crewmate Hoban. Though he insists that you will be of little help to him, he continues to allow you to investigate. It seems that during most of the storm Captain Tuan was so preoccupied that he forgot to sail the ship!

First Mate Shumi

Main Article: First Mate Shumi

A Green Scorchio, First Mate Shumi is the first of the crew to give his story on Hoban's disappearance, and apparently doesn't play much of a role in any of the stories, even his own.

Orrin

Main Article: Orrin

Orrin is a Red Nimmo, who keeps the inventory on all the ship's stores. He saw someone being swept overboard during the storm, and it is believed to be Hoban.

Navigator Hoban

Main Article: Hoban

The navigator of the ship, Hoban the yellow Aisha is responsible for plotting the ships course. He is apparently swept overboard in a storm, and the crew set out to look for him. In each recollection of the events of that night, Hoban is seen first carrying only an empty bag at his side... but later appears to have aquired three scrolls. He threatened to sail the ship into a storm as a bit of revenge... maybe he did just that.

Linae

Main Article: Linae

Linae is a pink Kougra, who hosts the game Kou-jong. She seems to have told Hoban that he was very bad luck.

Chef Bonju

Main Article: Chef Bonju

An orange Blumaroo, Chef Bonju manages the Magical Cooking Vessel, which appears to be related to the Cooking Pot on Mystery Island. He was noted in the second chapter of the plot to be sneaking out of the arms room, possibly concealing something. He claims in the third chapter to have gotten a small blade from there to use in place of his knife which had gone missing.

Kentari

Main Article: Kentari

The yellow Shoyru manages and sells weaponry from the ship. He is the second crew member to give his story on Hoban's disappearance.

Anshu

Main Article: Anshu

Anshu is a brown Ruki, who sells medicines from the ship. Bonju believes that he and Linae are conspiring to do something in chapter 3

Presentation

The way the comic-strips for this plot are written, it is as though the reader is conducting the investigation and is an integral part of the plot line, something absent from previous, similar plots which included part-by-part chapters.

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

Due to the size of the source images, however, and the inability to scroll down them on most browsers when viewing them in source form (as the are Flash movies), sites such as TheDailyNeopets have set up pages where they can be seen and scrolled.

Trivia

  • References to Mystery Island Volcano, the Lost Desert Plot and the Altador Plot were made in the release of the plot in the saying...

    Ah ha! So there is more going on! Clever one, you are. You hesitate for a moment, though, if only because you remember previous times you've offered to help a strangers. Volcanoes... and spike traps... and flooded cities. *shudder*

  • Many theories emerged throught the participation of the plot where the Cyodrake's Gaze next landing would be. Lutari Island and Altador were of major discussion, and many users were angry at the thought it would arrive as Lutari Island, because it was only available to user who had Neopets Mobile.

External Links



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