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	Illusen and the Silent Glade Slowly getting up and feeling rather confused, Illusen realized she heard no rustling of leaves or birdsong that usually welcomed her to a brand new day. by restrictedsection
	Minutes from the Glade’s Monthly Planning Meeting Meeting was called to order by Illusen at approximately dusk. Lanterns were lit in the birch trees for a cosy atmosphere. by _myst_queen
	Lucky Compass You fiddle with the compass in your palm, turning it around to admire its delicate engravings. by water_park1993
	Illusen's Quest "It's raining!" The Green Usul cheered out to her dad, landing two firm palms against the glass and nearly her entire face. Collab with kindnessx by greencheese79
	The Stamp Mystery Mili gave the Acara that one sweet smile that could melt even the Snowager's heart. by saahphire

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"Minutes from the Glade’s Monthly Planning Meeting" by _myst_queen
I. Call to Order Meeting was called to order by Illusen at approximately dusk. Lanterns were lit in the birch trees for a cosy atmosphere. Tea was served on the main stump of the meeting area in the clearing by the Mortogs’ pond. - Attendees Present: Illusen (Chair), Silas Blacktail (Senior Groundskeeper), Earth Faeries Verdessa, Faelith, and Thirra (Seasonal Advisors), The Western Birch (nonverbal, but always present), One Mortog (Ambiance Coordinator), Rowan Willowhart (Executive Assistant). - Attendees Absent: N/A - Note that the Mortog is not on payroll, but has voting rights. II. Approval of Previous Minutes Correction requested by Verdessa for her and her sisters to not be referred to as “Official Seasonal Advisors, Unofficial Frequent Dissenters.” - Mortog croaked in laughter, but voted in favor. Western Birch rustled branches and abstained. Striped Meerca Silas Blacktail opposed, stating the description was accurate. Illusen carried the vote in favor. Moving forward, the sisters will only be referred to as “Seasonal Advisors” in meeting notes. Outcome: Motion carried. III. Quest Difficulty Calibration Discussion Topics: - Whether 15 and 30 minute timers for questers are “character-building” or “unnecessary distress to mental health.” - Clarification on the use of r99s items after quest Level 36. - Proposal to slightly reduce quests involving items not found in Neopian shops, player shops, Auction House, or Trading Post. Discussion proceeded with Faelith mentioning starting r99 items at Level 36 is quite fair considering another faerie starts hers at Level 30. Silas Blacktail brought up that the timers keep the Glade lively and contribute to the highly sought after High Score Table and associated trophies. Thirra reiterated that the materials required for prize-crafting were not self-replenishing.

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