Be sure to read the previous chapters!
Chapter I
Chapter II
Chapter III
Chapter IV
Chapter V
Chapter VI

The end is in sight.

With the star map complete and in the hands of the command ship, the fleet chases each other through the night sky. Jumping from star to star, streaking past galaxies, the ships approach their final stop.

But when they arrive, they are greeted with a mystery. With darkness, danger, the unknown. This is not a galaxy they’ve arrived at, not any kind of star. No - this is a black hole.

Where light goes to die.

Where ships are lost even to the Norns.

Though fear creeps like hoar frost in your veins, the next step is clear. Valhalla awaits on the other side - if you can survive the crossing.

Luckily, there are a few among the many crews who have considered a way to pass through the gravity pit. It will require technology and resources that will not be easy to find - but any chance at increasing your odds is worth every effort.

A list is created. Plans are drawn. Assignments given.

And the fleet scatters once more.

Welcome back to Chapter VII of the Epic Quest - Valhalla!

Here’s how the Epic Quest works: I will host an activity each month that plays into the story being told. You’ll earn small prizes for each activity you complete - like points, HPD, or cash shop items. You’ll also earn XP points, and the player with the most XP points at the end of the year - December 2021 - will win the grand prize:
1. A fully coded tabbed layout from me featuring a graphic themed after this year’s quest and
2. Matching animal CSS and
3. A 1-year upgrade!

Participate in the Epic Quest activity every month of the year, and you’ll earn a special prize:
1. An official HP achievement and
2. A store pair with 100k points.

If you haven't joined yet but would like to, check out Chapter I to figure out how to create your Viking! You need to message me with a clan, a specialty, and a name - then you can join one of the crews below!

If you have any questions about the quest, prizes, or how it works, don’t hesitate to message me!

MAKE THE LIST

If you have a Snake Clan viking in your crew, you and your crewmates will be in charge of creating a list of resources, tools, and/or technology. You do not have to research space travel to try and create an accurate list - just have fun coming up with interesting names for things, or pull from sci-fi sources! Examples: quantum processor, iridium, compression shield, mangorite.

You must come up with at least 10 items, and you must send me this list by 11:59 pm HP time on Wednesday, Oct. 20th.

GATHER MATERIALS

If you do NOT have a Snake Clan viking in your crew, you and your crewmates will be in charge of gathering the items on the list created by the crews with Snake Clan members! The list will come to you in the form of a word search - each member of your crew will have to send me their own completed word search.

Word searches will be provided on Thursday, Oct. 21st and must be completed and sent to me by 11:59 pm HP time on Sunday, Oct. 24th.

A BIT OF LUCK

Rare and useful resources may make an appearance on HP this week! Keep an eye out in the forums, various chat rooms, online players list, and graphic auctions. If you spot a resource, take a screenshot and send it to me to earn bonus XP points!

PRIZES:
Completing a list with at least 10 items OR completing the word search - 10 XP points
BONUS: Finding a rare resource - 3 XP points each

GOOD LUCK, VIKINGS!

THE FLEET

THE SLEIPNIR - Command Ship

THE MAGNHILD
Signe, Deer Clan Loremaster - 126 XP
Asa Käredottir, Bear Clan Naturalist - 76 XP
Tove, Raven Clan Infiltrator - 54 XP
Solfrid, Deer Clan Navigator - 53 XP
Dahlia, Raven Clan Diplomat - 17 XP

THE SESSRÚMNIR
Astrid, Bear Clan Diplomat - 149 XP 
Ianthe, Raven Clan Warrior - 99 XP
Skadi, Snake Clan Loremaster - 79 XP
Hillevi, Horse Clan Navigator - 28 XP
Asti, Deer Clan Diplomat - 16 XP
Sigrid, Dragon Clan Naturalist - 14 XP
Starkad, Snake Clan Infiltrator - 5 XP

THE ALPTR SHIP
Ottkatla, Deer Clan Naturalist - 12 XP
Kari, Snake Clan Infiltrator - 11 XP
Saeg, Raven Clan Warrior - 9 XP
Luta Asbrandottir, Snake Clan Naturalist - 9 XP
Thorgil, Horse Clan Diplomat - 9 XP

Interesting...

Ooh this sounds like fun! Thanks Mango! 

GATHER MATERIALS

Alright Vikings - your search can be found here: Click!

Members of the Magnhild can complete this search to earn 10 XP! Other Vikings can complete the search for fun.

Everyone who completes the word search (even those of you who haven't joined the quest!) will earn 10k points on an animal! Just send the completed puzzle to me along with the ID of the animal you'd like the points added to.

Puzzles must be sent to me by 11:59 pm HP time on Sunday, Oct. 24th.

Mango, I don't know if it's me, but I've poured over this for a few days now, but the words seem to be cut off at the end? Like, most of the word is there, but then the last letter or two just disappears? 

Rosa is awesome, Rosa is fine, Rosa didn't write this...

yep. Our team said the same. Blitz messaged Mango.

Did you manage to find them all Jaya?

Rosa is awesome, Rosa is fine, Rosa didn't write this...

Nope; I just sent Mango a message with what I had, so I had something in before the deadline. 

Hey guys! Sorry for the issues with the word search. That's what I get for trusting the software *eye roll* I'll take a look at it this evening and see what I can do to fix it and/or offer an alternative.

Thanks, Mango!

Thank you!

GATHER MATERIALS - Take Two

Alright, an actual solveable word search is here: clicky

Sorry for the issues, everyone! I made sure this one was doable this time; all the words are there with all their letters.

New deadline is 11:59 pm HP time on Friday, October 29th!