At The World's End

At the world's end,

I'll be waiting around the bend
at the edge of the sea
playing the memories we made
in the recesses of my mind.

At the world's end,
I'll send the stars
to light up your way to me
where I'll be waiting for you

from wherever you are.

At the world's end,
the angels above will be
singing a bittersweet song
to keep you company
when the sun sleeps.

At the world's end,
I'll lend my smile to the sun

and borrow yesterday's luck
and hope our compass stays faithful,

waiting for our turn.

At the world's end,

where our swords will ring,

the sunshine on our skin,

the waves crashing upon the hulls,

stopping all wrongs.

At the world's end,
I'll wait as long as it takes,

I'll be waiting around the bend.

-Kelsey Fireheart

New Pet Updates from Lydia Greyrose

There are new pet updates that is coming regarding pets with multiple cards as they mature. The Wizard101 Community Manager, Lydia Greyrose, has remarked in this trend that...

"There are currently 8 pets that get different cards as they mature.

• Babydactyl (Gives 1 Stormblade at Baby/Teen, Storm Beetle at Adult/Ancient and Storman at Epic/Mega)
• Stegosaurus (Gives 1 Stun at Baby/Teen, Myth Banshee at Adult/Ancient, Legendary Treant at Epic/Mega)
• Velociraptor (Gives 1 Fire Trap at Baby/Teen, Fuel at Adult/Ancient, Fire Beetle at Epic/Mega)
• Therizinosaurus (Gives 1 Elemental Trap at Baby/Teen, Spectral Blast at Adult/Ancient, Lernaean Hydra at Epic/Mega)
• Leaf Foot (Gives 1 Guiding Light at Baby/Teen, Brilliant Light at Adult/Ancient, Sanctuary at Epic/Mega)
• Frilled Lizard (Gives 1 Tower Shield at Baby/Teen, Ice Armor at Adult/Ancient, Frost Armor at Epic/Mega)
• Penumbra Drake (Gives 1 Death Trap at Baby/Teen, Death Scarab at Adult/Ancient, Red Ghost at Epic/Mega)
• Harpy (Gives 1 Spirit Trap at Baby/Teen, Spirit Blast at Adult/Ancient, Lycian Chimera at Epic/Mega)

We understand that this is not the expected nor the desired behavior, and in the future we will be changing these pets so that they grant all three spells as the pet matures instead of replacing the spells as the pet matures."

Have you noticed that the pets in the list are mostly dinosaurs?! :O

Here's my questions:

-Do you want them to update the other pets who has only 1 card to have additional cards? 

My opinion: No. They are fine just as is. If we change them, it will create more problems. They're lovely the way they are.

-What will happen to them? Will they go the way of the dodo bird?

My opinion: I think they will still be used, but maybe less frequently? I know that I adore my very Icy Cat and I am not abandoning it for a pet with three cards unless it's NECESSARY. After all, the more cards you can get, the more options you get. But then, do you really need more cards if your deck is full? The more cards, the harder it is to find specific cards that you need. It all depends on how the player plays.

-Do you like the idea of pets having three cards?

I think it's cool! The way they were prior would force you to stay at a pet's level if you really liked that card instead of cards at Mega which made the pet undesirable. After all, if you can't level up the pet, you get less talents to use. This new update will make the pets more useful!

-Do you want more pets with three cards?

Why not? It'd be an interesting change. But why just 3? They should introduce more pets with 2 cards, 4 cards, even 5 cards just to mix it up!

Post a comment about what you think of the new pet update that is coming!

Stars of the Spiral Interview with Merle Ambrose

INTERVIEW WITH MERLE AMBROSE

This is not an actual interview. But it's an interview that I imagined if it did actually happen. Hope you thought the same way!

What's your full name, professor?

Headmaster Merle Ambrose of course.

Where are you originally from?

Oh, Avalon. How I miss it there. The fond memories I do have of that place! I'm quite happy that you wizards were able to help King Artorius. He's quite a good fellow.

So what went wrong with Morganthe?

She was such a troubled child. It was quite difficult to understand her and find a way to help her. It's quite a sad thing to watch. I still don't understand her today.

Why did you build Wizard City?

Because of a dream, my dear Wizard. I had a dream of building Wizard City and when I woke up, I knew that I had to do it! It was a sign that it was a part of my greater destiny. Besides after Morganthe, there was nothing left for me in Avalon. *smiles sadly*

I hate to ask you, but how old are you? It just seems like you've been around forever!

*laughs heartily* Forever, my dear Wizard, is impossible. But yes, I'm quite a ways into my advanced years. I rather not say of course my exact age. But I do feel quite young at heart. That's what really matters, right?

So how did you and Gamma meet?

Oh dear, that's quite a story that I don't really remember. It has been ages! But you know, we've known each other for so long. She is a great friend to me throughout the years. I would not ask for a finer friend than Gamma!
               
What happened to the vegetables in Haunted Cave?

My, I don't know. It's quite a mystery! I hope you find out the answer soon! We're still trying to get that gate to work. Blasted fog isn't helping too! *sighs*

When do you think we will go to the next world?

I do not know. Once we find a clue or a key, I'll let you know right away of course. But so far, my crystal ball remains cloudy. We must wait and be patient. All things comes in the right time.

So what do you think of your Wizard students so far?

Poseidon's beard, you wizards are doing amazingly! I'm quite very, very proud of you all. But, your work is not finished. No, no, the darkness is coming and soon we must turn on our brightest lights to chase it away, otherwise the spiral is doomed!

Stars of the Spiral Interview With Avery

INTERVIEW WITH AVERY

This is not an actual interview. But it's an interview that I imagined if it did actually happen. Hope you thought the same way!

What's your full name?

Captain Horace Avery... (Me: Horace, really?) What? Yes, Horace.. No, I'm not kidding..

What's your pet parrot's name?

Errm, Parrot? What, he's a cockatoo? Eh, Parrot sounds better.

Where are you originally from?

Oh, I do not recall that.

Your favorite color?

Black?

Dessert?

Cherry cheesecake, surprisingly enough.

So why did you become a pirate?

Why, it's the best occupation out there. How else do you become rich?! You can be your own boss! You can go wherever you want and when you want to!

Why aren't you sailing out there?

I have my eye on the bigger prize. *winks*

How did you become the boss of this place?

Oh, why do you want to know?... Ye aren't trying to take over, aren't you?... (Me: Oh no no, I'm just asking questions.. I'm not.. trying to do.. anything.. I SWEAR!) Oh.. okay... Very well, but I'll keep an eye on you. Well, I won this island from the Marleybonian governor in a bet. Ahaha, he really didn't think that I would win! I tricked him good.

What do you do from day to day?

Oh, you won't believe this, but I got piles of paperwork and planning to do. *sighs dramatically* It's quite a brute of work to do.

How do you get from being bored sitting in here all of the time?

Bah, I'm always busy. Look at all of those new pirates in my office.. *looks around, gestures to the new pirates, shakes his head* So many people, so little time. I barely get enough sleep. *yawns*

How do you get all of the stuff here from distant worlds? *gestures to the furniture*

They were mostly gifts and exchanges. (Me: *raises eyebrow*) Don't give me that look, pirate. You know, I am quite pleased with my souvenirs. I rather like the Valencia ones. They're quite valuable now since the Armada has been destroying their precious things. The rarer, the better!

What do you think of the Armada?

Oh they're little pests off the old dog. So annoying. If they disrupt my trade and spy network.. Oh errm, you didn't hear that bit by the way..

What do you think of us pirates?

Eh, you all are alright... *shrugs*.. We'll shall see.. *smiles with a gleam in his eyes*

Why did you double cross us with the raft?

*laughs* You got to admit.. That's pretty funny... *winks* That's the first rule of the trade that all new pirates learn.. Read between the lines. ALWAYS.

How many shady deals you got hidden away?

Why you ask? *squints his eyes* (Me: Oh no I'm not trying to do anything.. Just curious here.. I SWEAR!) Well, let's just say, I got quite a bit.. After all that's what Pirates do.. *raises an eyebrow* (Me: What?!)

Do you know anything about our parents?

*chuckles* You would like to know, don't you? *brushes lint off his coat*

FrostCaller's Amazing Work!

Frostcaller is a fellow #Twizard (Twitter Wizard) who creates beautiful work. He decided to do a banner/background of each class and school in Wizard101 and Pirate101. Please look through the below images and visit as well as follow his blog. He creates a lot of beautiful images, so keep an eye on this amazing wizard!

FrostCaller's Work

frost-caller.blogspot.com

WIZARD SCHOOLS

PIRATE101 CLASSES

The Great Viridian Scepter Giveaway!

This is the Gold Rush of Viridian Scepters. You'll be lucky as long as your fingers are fast!
If the Wizard101 site says that the code has been redeemed, it means someone already got that code.

Redeem them at: https://www.wizard101.com

If you want the other wands, you have to visit other sites who is giving their own exclusive wands.
I only give Viridian Scepters.

Viridian Scepter - Stars of the Spiral (That's Us!) - StarsoftheSpiral.com

Amarinathine Staff - Paige's Page - paigemoonshade.com

Fog Staff - Mercs4Hire - wizard.mercenaries101.com

Umbra Blade - Wizard101 Central - Wizard101Central.com

Staff of the Querent - Petnome - Petnome.pbworks.com

Dragonclaw - Duelist101 - Duelist101.com

Warpwood - Ditto the Monster - Dittomonster.com

Blue Raptor - Valerian's School for Wayward Wizards - http://icewizardsrule.blogspot.com

Staff of the Imperator - Ravenwood Radio - RavenwoodRadio.com

Galvanic Hammer - The Friendly Necromancer - thefriendlynecromancer.blogspot.com

Goldenbeak - Legends of the Spiral - LegendsoftheSpiral.com


Let me say this only once, I make sure the codes are ACTIVE before even posting them and they are NOT fakes. I don't care about the number of visits to my site or my blog. I'm just here to give away those wands period. Just remember, I have THOUSANDS of people visiting this post, so of course 100 wands will go fast. 

I keep noticing that other people tend to copy and paste the entire list of my codes onto Facebook and Twitter, which also reaches even MORE people. So please be patient. I will keep posting codes as long as I can. Love you all! You all rawk!

Apparently the codes go as fast as they like to fly.
New Codes for Sept 15th!
This time I gave out 200 Wands. And I put a limit on 2 wands per IP address
to make this fair for everyone! Let's see how this goes!
Thanks to Legends of the Spiral for this cool app!

How To Write Blog Posts 101

So you blog and you want to know how to attract readers or what best things you should do when blogging? I decided to make this post for you who need help or pointers! Hope this helps. Good Luck!

1 - THE WARTIME OF BLOGGING

Plan it out. Don't say, "Eh, I just feel like saying this thing." Have an idea and plan out how the post will look like. The beginning, the points you want to say, the ending. Set up an strategy and stick with it.

2. THE BALANCE OF BLOGGING

Create a balance in your post. Don't type a short paragraph and say, "Yea, that's enough." Write MORE. But don't just talk so much that people's eyes just glaze over and go "blah, blah, blah." Create the balance that's easy for people to read, but has meat to it.

3. AT THE WATER COOLER

When writing something, make sure that it's about a topic that people would want to read. Not just something you're rambling on about. "Oh yea, you know what happened at the corner?... I FOUND A PENNY!" And?.... To be honest, I don't want to read a whole post about a penny. Tweet it instead please. Write about something that people don't know about for example. They are always interested in reading something new.

4. POINTS POINTS POINTS OF POINTS

When creating the post, make points or statements that's clear for people to understand. Heck, even if you have to, bullet point them. For example, a penny is...

1. Circular

2. Made with Copper

3. Rusts with age (will turn green when rusted)

4. Taste possibly horrible (don't ask me if I tasted it)

5. Is just .01 of the dollar

And no, you don't really have to number them or bullet them. But when talking in normal sentence, lay the points out. Sometimes it's best to paragraph them. It depends on how much you are writing about each point and how much you want to impress each point with your audience.

5. SUBSTANCE VS FILLER

Think about what people would think while reading your post. Is it interesting enough? Is it filler which will bore people? Make sure that people'll go "OOH PENNIES IN PIRATE101.. I WANNA READ MORE!" otherwise you'll lose readers. I mean Pennies? Really? Are you sure that's interesting? Even though you're trying to build a common bridge between the game and that? Really.. NO.

Just pretend you are the reader, will you read your post for real? Don't try to fool yourself. Think about what you HAVE read, are they similar, are they not? Are you writing a post like the ones you didn't like? Think about it.

6. QUALITY VS QUANTITY

DO NOT WRITE SO MANY POSTS IN A SHORT SPAN OF TIME! 

Not even the best blogger can write so many GOOD posts in a short time. Honestly, ONE good post's word will spread faster than many bad or eh ones. Doing a blog post once or twice a week is pretty good enough and make them COUNT. If you write so many posts that doesn't mean a thing, readers will become bored and not really read your blog. Or even worse, tell others, "Eh, his blog is so boring. Don't read it."

Also be careful because if you actually have pretty good ones, people will also just overlook them amongst many others that were fillers. I have had posts that hit 1000, 1500 views and I only write when I think the subject is cool and interesting.

7. SNIPPY SNAP SHOT!

 Pictures makes posts pretty. It quite helps catches other's eye and focuses them on the blog posts. It's also a nice break in lines. You should learn how to edit pictures or at least take nice pictures. It can brighten up a post pretty quick! You can find free programs on the internet which can help you edit pictures.

8. BWAHAHAHAHAHA!

You don't have to be so serious when writing blog posts. You can make it fun to read! Make it funny. Insert a joke or two! Add a Meme!

9. CREATIVITY RAWKS!

 Be different, be random, find new ways of making blog posts. You can set up different kind of posts every once in a while to break up the blog posts pattern. You can have a blog post entirely devoted to pictures. Or music videos. That sort of thing. You can even create things that others haven't seen before.

10. THE ABCS

Make the post nicely written and neat. If it's messy or not written properly, people will not be able to understand exactly what you are trying to say. So brush up on your grammar, folks.

Hopefully my points will help you blog better and attract readers! :D

If you want more points from me, let me know and I can make more blog posts about blogging.

 

Islander's Hoard Pack

I think I almost got everything. Let me know if I missed anything.

Anything marked in New* means they are brand new items never seen before in-game!

Permanent Mount

Ancient Koi (Retired Mount)
Manta Ray (Retired Mount)

Hippogriff

Tiki Waverunner*

Thanks Timothy Titan for letting me take a picture of his Brand New Tiki Waverunner Mount! Surf's up!

Temporary Mounts

7 Days Hippogriff Temporary Mount

7 Days Manta Ray Temporary Mount
7 Days Ancient Koi Temporary Mount

Seeds

Boiled Peanuts

Fish On A Vine

Key Limes

Reagents

Spider Silk
Cat Tail

Fish Fin

Shell

Aquamarine
Jade
Citrine

Pets

Tiki Kahuna*

Lava Spider

Sun Bird

Pink Jellyfish
Jellyfish

Starfish

Magma Spider

Frosty Fish

Pet Snacks

Kalua Kebab, Rank 8, Balance, 3 Will, 6 Agility, 2 Intellect, 9 Strength*

Foamy Lomi Salmon, Rank 8, Storm, 5 Will, 2 Agility, 5 Intellect, 3 Power, 1 Strength*
Huli-Hula Chicken, Rank 8, Death, 2 Will, 8 Agility, 1 Will, 4 Strength*
Kahuna Tuna, Rank 8, Balance, 5 Will, 5 agility, 5 Intellect, 5 Power, 5 Strength*

Flowering Pineapple, Rank 8, Storm, 7 Agility, 15 Power, 8 Strength

Crab Knight Cakes, Rank 8, Fire, 5 Will, 5 Agility, 5 Intellect, 5 Power, 5 Strength

Crab Apples, Rank 8, Death, 1 Will, +10 Agility, +10 Power, +4 Strength

Papaya, Rank 7, Life, 3 Will, 5 Intellect*

Luau Pizza, Rank 7, Fire, 8 Will, 2 Agility, 4 Intellect, 2 Strength*

Asparagus Spears, Rank 7, Balance, 10 Will, 5 Power

Salty Fish, Rank 6, Ice, 1 Will, 2 Agility, 1 Intellect, 4 Strength*

Big Papa Paya, Rank 6, Storm, 3 Agility, 6 Intellect*

Winged Bean, Rank 6, Myth, 3 Agility, 4 Strength*

Tiki Tea, Rank 6, Fire, 1 Will, 1 Agility, 1 Intellect, 3 Power, 1 Strength*

Lava Guava, Rank 6, Fire, 4 Will, 3 Intellect*

Iced Crab Claws, Rank 6, Ice, 6 Agility, 3 Strength*

Poi Pudding, Rank 6, Ice, 1 Will, 5 Agility, 2 Strength*

Guava, Rank 6, Storm, 2 Agility, 5 Intellect*

Wiki Peas, Rank 6, Life, 3 Intellect, 5 Strength*

Loco Nut, Rank 5, Death, 4 Intellect, 2 Power*

Candlenut, Rank 5, Myth, 2 Agility, 4 Power*

Pineapple Spears, Rank 5, Life, 3 Will, 3 Agility*

Candlenut, Rank 5, Myth, 2 Agility, 4 Power*

Tiki Banana, Rank 4, Fire, 3 Will, 1 Agility

Large Fish, Rank 4, Life, 1 Intellect, 3 Power

Medium Fish, Rank 4, Life, 1 Agility, 3 3 Intellect

Sandy Corn, Rank 4, Balance, 2 Will, 2 Strength

Sweet Pineapple, Rank 1, Balance, 1 Agility

House Furniture

Curving Palm Tree*
Outrigger Canoe*

Outrigger Paddles*
Fish Drying Rack*
Large Shell*

Shark Hut

Potted Palm

Spiral Crab Table

Clam Chair

Fish Basket

Leaning Palm Tree

Bushy Palm Tree

Tall Palm Tree

Broken Palm Tree

Azteca Palm Tree

Water-Mole Torch

Palm Shrub

Pile of Sand

Shovel

Water-Mole Spear

Brain Coral

Water-Mole Mask Rack

Water-Mole Weapon Rack

Tall Tiki Totem

Short Tiki Totem

Skinny Tiki Totem

Water Pump

Shell Shield

Water-Mole Tribal Shield

Water-Mole Shield

Crab Lean-To

Coconut Drink

Crab Lamp

Cephalopod Statue

Spread Tube Coral

Tube Coral

Palm Fronds

Diving Helmet

Diving Tanks

Diving Gear Rack

Campfire with Fish

Fishbones

Giant Crab

Water-Mole Bowl

Tiki Torch

Crab Chimney

Water Mole Table

Small Fern

Coral Crab Lamp

Lava Bulb

Water-Mole Statue

Water-Mole Plate

Cephalopod Obelisk

Water-Mole Spear

Potted Palm

Crab Claw Statue

Wall Starfish

Treasure Cards

Skeletal Pirate, 5 Pips, Death, 500-580 Death Attack

Minotaur, 5 Pips, Myth, 50 Myth Attack and 520 Myth Attack

Legend Shield, 0 Pips, Life, Death and Myth Shield, -75% to Next Death and Myth Attack Spell

Spirit Spear, 1 Pip, Balance, +9% Piercing to Next Death, Myth, Life Attack Spell

Elemental Spear, 1 Pip, Balance, +9% Piercing to Next Fire, Storm, Ice Attack Spell

Tower Shield, 0 Pip, Ice, -55% to Next Damage or Draining Spell

Thermic Shield, 0 Pip, Storm, -75% to Next Ice and Fire Attack Spell

Glacial Shield, 0 Pip, Fire, -75% to Next Storm and Ice Damage Spell

Volcanic Shield, 0 Pip, Ice, -75% to Next Storm and Fire Damage Spell

Ether Shield, 0 Pip, Myth, -75% to Next Life and Death Attack Spell

Dream Shield, 0 Pip, Death, -75% to Next Life and Myth Attack Spell

Keen Eyes, 0 Pip, Balance, +10% Accuracy to 1 Spell

Accurate, 0 Pip, Balance, +15% Accuracy to 1 Spell

Sniper, 0 Pip, Balance, +20 Accuracy to 1 Spell

Unstoppable, 0 Pip, Sun, +30% Accuracy and +15% Piercing to 1 Spell

Extraordinary, 0 Pip, Sun, +35% Accuracy and +20% Piercing to 1 Spell

Sandstorm, 4 Pip, Balance, 295-335 Balance Attack to All Enemies

Cloak, 0 Pip, Sun, Cloak a Shield or Charm

Strong, 0 Pip, Myth, +100 Damage to 1 Spell

Giant, Myth, +125 Damage to 1 Spell

Monstrous, Myth, +175 Damage to 1 Spell

Gargantuan, 0 Pip, Sun, +250 Damage to 1 Spell

Colossal, 0 Pip, Sun, +300 Damage to 1 Spell

Regenerate, 5 Pip, Life, 225 + 1100 Health over 3 Rounds

Gears

All are brand new gears never seen before!

Thanks to Timothy Titan for providing all of the gear sets' stats

PURITY SET

SACRED SONG SET

RIPTIDE SET

WANDS