by Leia

The First To Rise
The Farmer
The Dancer
The Wave
Tips on Finding Constellations

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The First To Rise
Go back to the Restive Tomb. Click the 1 or 2 pixels in the very bottom-most left corner. Alternatively, highlight the image with your mouse, press tab 3 times, and then press enter.

You "turn around," and see the sun impaling the HoH with its holy spear.

I suggest clicking "Return to Altador" (fewer clicks). Or, just go straight there. Aren't I nice?

Well, would you look at that. It's Siyana's statue, all lit up like a princess. She's gleaming like she just won the lottery. Let's find out what's got her all riled up. Hmm... nothing. She's just brighter than usual... Let's look at the other statues.

I'm bored of looking at statues. Let's look out the window behind Sasha the Dancer's statue.

Well, would you look at that. All that pretty streaming light made a big circle of light in that park. Click on one of the light spots.

And whaddaya think happens when you do that? Suddenly, there is some kind of eclipse or something except for those spots. Looks like another constellation to find, kiddos!

Cha-ching! Off to that dirty old bird, the Archivist.

The archivist says, with the same exact expression on his face, "A pattern of sunlight on the road... The sun itself conspires to bring us wisdom, it seems. All these clues... perhaps I should start keeping a list of these clues, for easy reference. While I do that, it's off to the observatory with you. Find that constellation!"

Time to use the Star Mapper!

Let's go talk to our smug friend, the Archivist.

The archivist says (smugly), "Ah, Siyana. The First to Rise, as she is called. How fitting that her constellation should be revealed by the rising sun." He chuckles. "I'm afraid I haven't much more to tell you about why this is all happening, though perhaps we can learn from what I haven't found. You see, I've gone through the entire archives twice -- and I can't find a single history book. I can't fathom there being thieves in Altador interested solely in history books, though..." He shakes his head. "But I'll keep looking, and see what I can find."

The archivist clears his throat. "Oh, by the way, if you want to see all your previous clues collected into one place, I've made up a list for you here."

If you click the link, you get taken to the lit-up little constellation clues you've found so far. I guess that's ok. Not, like, amazing, or anything, though. Also, don't you guys think it's suspicious that the ARCHIVES don't have any HISTORY BOOKS and the dang ARCHIVIST HIMSELF hasn't noticed until NOW?

Let's leave the incompetent Lenny alone for now, and check out the new Book of Ages developments.

So basically, Siyana exploded with light to wake up the villagers. I guess that's pretty cool.

Let's go brag to the Astronomy Club. Look! You get a special badge to show what a smart young lad or lass you are.

Uh-oh. Looks like Mr. President is getting jealous. Maybe he is really the Darkest Faerie in disguise! Oh, well. Geniuses can't help being geniuses. Don't feel guilty. Go sell or display that badge in your gallery with pride!

Let's tromp back to the Hall of Heroes.

When you rub your success in the Janitor's face, he (understandably) gets mad again. What a moody guy!

The janitor shouts, "HEY! What's the big idea putting your grubby hands all over the windowsill?! I have to clean those things, you know! Were you raised in a barn?!"

Looking above Siyana's statue shows you your lit-up gemstones, as well.

The Farmer
Let's closely peruse the Altador map... HEY! What the heck is that?!

It appears to be a FARM. How ironic. Let's go there and see what sort of farm it is.

It's... a... hay-farm. So, basically, a field. Some farm. That Moehog's pitchfork is pointy and his hat is ugly. Hey, windmills are cool, let's go check this one out. How to get in? Click the door.

Oh, my mistake. It's a wheat farm. Hey, what does this lever do? Neopets teaches us to mess with equipment that 1. we don't understand, and 2. is other people's property. Oh well, let's pull the lever!

Understandably, Farmer Follies gets irritated. Leave other people's stuff alone before you break it, you little vandal, you! Escape his wrath by diving face-first out the window. Make a break for it!

Ooohh... hm. It's a little bit high for a face-dive. Maybe you could get one of those wheat piles to break your fall. Click on one to test its softness.

HOW UNEXPECTED! A clue, a clue! Let's go talk to that old feather-sack and see what it could POSSIBLY MEAN. (Once again, you MUST talk to the Archivist before you can find the Farmer.)

The archivist says, "A clue revealing itself in a pattern of wheat in a field? Remarkable! There must be strong magics afoot indeed, if these clues can be found in such subtle and unexpected places."

That's your cue to be off to the observatory.

Cashin' in on more constellations, whoopee!!!

Going downstairs, we talk to the janitor. He seems to be in a better mood today.

The janitor says, "It sure is interesting watching those lights on the ceiling light up. What are you getting up to in that observatory, anyway?"

Wouldn't you like to know.

Speaking of those pretty lights, let's go check out ol' Flory's statue.

Let's strut over to the Archives and wave our success in the Astronomy Club's face.

The Astronomy Club members greet you warmly as you enter the room... except the club president, who seems a little upset. "Okay, we get it, you're a great astronomer. I mean, four constellations? So quickly? That's just... Are you sure you aren't... cheating, somehow? How could you know so much about the sky, when we've lived here all our lives and never been able to find any constellations?" he grumps.

Sounds like the club President is harboring some resentment. Look at his sad face! Luckily, that poor, hideous Buzz still loves you. Lucky for you.

The archivist says, "Ah, yes, a constellation representing Florin, the great Farmer of Altador. Truly, our land has flourished because of his wise oversight in bringing us foodstuffs."

He turns away and coughs gently. "Um... it seems that I'm still having trouble finding any history books in the Archives. I'm beginning to suspect that some magic might be involved. But such magics do not bear the stain of the Darkest Faerie; I do not believe the missing history books are her doing. I think I shall investigate and see if any other history books can be found within Altador. The Archives are not the only store of knowledge here -- merely the largest, and most impressive!"

Magic? Or are you just a bad archivist? I think you lost them and are blaming it on imaginary "magical" reasons. Anyway, nevermind you, we're going to barge past you and look at the Book of Ages. You may want to use my link to go directly to page 16/17, instead of clicking there manually.

So... apparently they raise petpets on farms in Neopia. Also, I am starting to think these "heroes" did pretty lame deeds, except for the Darkest Faerie. Maybe she felt like everyone else didn't deserve to be placed at the same level as her, because their deeds weren't as cool.

More added when it happens!

The Dancer
While prancing around the Archives, notice that there is a new, very scientific club. The Dance Club. Let us get our groove on by joining said club.

Click the flyer to check it out.

Wow, it looks like we're really unpopular. That Quiggle hates us. Maybe the Club Presidents get together and have little potlucks or whatever, and the Astronomy Club President was talking about what jerks we are, for showing him up, and now they have a conspiracy against us. Anyway, we don't need to join his stupid club to get our clue. Click on one of those six lights.

Look! A clue! A clue! Let's put it in our handy-dandy... notebook! Rather, let's go tell that balding Lenny.

The archivist says, "Ah, another clue? Right here in our very own Archives? And in some kind of underground dancing establishment operating on the premises?! Who authorised that? Go, find that constellation, I've got to deal with these hooligans."

Sure, whatever, dude. Anyway, it's off to the Observatory for us.

Woohoo! Let's head downstairs and see what's going on with our janitor pal.

The janitor shouts, "My favorite underground dance club got closed down by that stinkin' Archivist! GRAARGH, THAT MAKES ME SO ANGRY!!!" He hurls his mop to the floor and stamps his feet.

What a bipolar guy. Except not manic/depressed. More like grouchy/infuriated. Looks like Ol' Finneus meant business about shutting down those dancing punks. Sorry, Yurble. Let's check out the pretty jewel lights above Sasha's statue...

Back to the archives, to gloat to the Archivist and the Astronomy Club. The Astronomy Club is my favorite, so we'll save that for last for today. Man, I adore that hilarious Buzz. I even made her my AIM icon.

The archivist says, "There, those dancing ruffians have been taken care of. By sheer coincidence, the leader of their little gang looks just like the nice boy who runs all those clubs here in the Archives." He shakes his head. "Kids these days."

He claps his hands. "Anyway! On to business. I see you've found a fifth constellation: Sasha, the Dancer. And of course another chapter has appeared in the Book of Ages. We're drawing ever closer to completing that book." He shuffles some papers on his desk. "And on that note, it seems that there are no history books to be found within Altador. Not a single one! And what's worse -- nobody can seem to remember any of Altador's history. Not even me!" He shudders. "So much knowledge, stolen away somehow. We must find out who is responsible and stop them! Altador's knowledge must be restored!"

Let's look at the new section in the Book of Ages.

Uhh.... okay. Moving on. To my favoritest part, showing off to the Astronomy Club! I wonder if they'll kick us out...

The Astronomy Club members greet you warmly as you enter the room... except the club president, who seems increasingly upset. In fact, he only looks at you for a moment as you enter, then looks away.

Another of the club members, a Korbat, approaches you. "Hi there... I just wanted to say, don't worry about the president, he's just in a little snit because you're such a good astronomer. We know that we shouldn't take it personally." The Korbat looks over his shoulder at the president. "Although when you're not around, he's always bragging about how his club members are so great, and it's because of his leadership that you're finding all these constellations..." He shakes his head and returns to his telescope.

Aww. So secretly, deep in his heart, the Club President is proud of you! Dang, I wish that Korbat hadn't come to talk to us. I want to get to know that Buzz. She seems pretty rad.

Until next time!

The Wave
I was just puttering around Altador, when I decided to go to the seashore.

Oooh, what a refreshing sea breeze. Making the water all choppy... hey, what is that weird pattern in the waves?

Suddenly, it becomes night, and the foamy sea spray catches the moonlight and forms this pattern:

Let's hurry off to tell the poultry. To the Archives!!!

The archivist says, "And the waves, too, bring us further clues... it seems that this magic is permeating all aspects of Altador. But where does it all lead? We must find out. Go, and find the next constellation!"

You got it, buddy. Let's book it to the Observatory.

This one took me a while because it was in a cluster of other stars. Anyway. With one more constellation under our belt, let's go check out what's happening downstairs, with the janitor and the ceiling lights!

The janitor says, "Ah, you lit up the gems above Marak, the Wave. It's so soothing going down to the seaside and watching the ocean. Just the thing I need when I descend into uncontrollable rage."

Well, at least the guy knows he has a problem. Speaking of those lights, let's take a little look ourselves.

This is really a routine now, isn't it. Well, trudging onward to the Archivist and the Book of Ages, once again saving my beloved Astronomy Club for last.

The archivist says, "Ah, I should have suspected -- Marak, the Wave, revealed by the sea. Excellent work. And as usual, another chapter of heroic deeds has appeared in the book."

He sits down at his desk and sighs. "This peculiar situation we're in seems to have created a logical dilemma. I've done some research, and examined the nature of the magic involved. It seems that there are two, identical magics present. One is that which has stolen our history, and the other is that which reveals these clues. They are the same magic. And neither magic feels hostile in any way; but nonetheless, whoever has perpetrated these magics has stolen our history from us. That seems to me an unforgivable crime!" He shakes his head sadly.

"I've also taken a trip to the Hall of Heroes, and looked at the gems embedded in the ceiling above each statue. Half of them are now alight; and it is not unreasonable to guess that we will find more clues, and have the remaining constellations revealed. But in what order? And to what purpose? What is going to be revealed?"

Blah, blah blah. Quit summarizing. We did it all ourselves, we already know that half the gems are alight. Interesting that it's the same magic which stole the history and reveals the clues. Does that mean that it's the old Lenny's incompetence that is responsible for all of this? All will be revealed in time... Let's look at the BoA.

This is one of the few that actually makes sense as to why they would become one of the Protectors.

Let's hurry to the Astronomy Club!

The Astronomy Club members greet you warmly as you enter the room... except the club president, who ignores you completely.

The other club members come over to you. The Wocky clears her throat. "We just wanted to say that we appreciate all the great work you're doing for the Astronomy Club. Finding those constellations has really made everyone impressed with us! So, because of that, we got together -- except for Mr. Pouty over there --" She glares at the club president. "--and got you this!"

Broken Astrolabe

The Wocky continues, "Sorry it's broken, but we don't have a lot of money. In fact, we found it in the storage closet here... But it's still a cool little item, isn't it?"

Cool, something nifty for your efforts. I wonder if the Toy Repair place can fix it.

Oh look, he can! It's cheap, too (should be about 400 NP)! Now you're rocking out with your Shiny Astrolabe!

That's all for now! I will have the screen caps of the BoA and whether the Astrolabe is useful up later/tomorrow.

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