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The Garden of Hesperides - "In Greek mythology, the Garden of Hesperides is Hera's orchard in the west, where either a single tree or a grove of immortality-giving golden apples grew. The apples were planted from the fruited branches that Gaia gave to her as a wedding gift when Hera accepted Zeus. The Hesperides, or nymphs, were given the task of tending to the grove."
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..........As you walk northward from Baron town, you catch sight of a petite little cottage house. Upon closer inspection you catch a glimpse of a stunning garden containing plants of all shapes, sizes, and colors. Since when had that cottage and garden been there? Curious as to who owned such an extravagant garden, you veer over to the dirt path towards the cozy looking cottage.

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After knocking on the door twice, you are graced with the presence of a beautiful lady--no, cross that, an elf! Well, she had the ears of an elf at least. She was bedecked in a rainbow of gems and flowers, as well as dressed in a silky white gown. You catch the subtle waft of floral perfume mixed with...magic?

"Welcome, fellow traveller, please come in!" The elf stepped to the side of the doorway, leaving no room for argument. Once you enter the room and settle yourself on a comfy couch you watch the elf expectantly.

"Oh dear, I tend to forget my manners! Let me introduce myself; my name is Airlia.* I am a nymph, more specifically, a Hesperide." (*Airlia - Greek name meaning "ethereal")

.........."Hesperide? Aren't they from Greek mythology?"

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"Oh yes, the people of Greece believed that we guarded a garden of golden apple trees for Hera. They were...half-right. In truth, we are guardians of the Garden of Hesperides. But this garden is no ordinary guarden, it is, in an essence, a garden of myth and magic. We, the Hesperides, guard this island. This island is similar to a garden in that is a habitat for an assortment of creatures mankind has never seen before. It is a garden of a variety of lands, from snowy mountains and lush jungles to blazing deserts and crystalline waters."

.........."I don't mean to be rude, but what are you doing here in Gaia when you should be guarding this...Garden of Hesperides?"

"Each Hesperide has a certain role or magical power bestowed upon him or her. I am Airlia, the Guardian of the Gate. I have the magic to open and lock the gate to Hesperides, the only portal from Gaia to the island." Just then you notice the small key hanging on her necklace.

.........."That entrance wouldn't happen to be the garden behind this cottage would it?"

"You are quite right...in fact, follow me." with a swish of her gown she turned and walked towards the backdoor, which opened before her on its own. You peek into the backyard, immediately dazzled by the true beauty of the garden. "See the Bridge? That is the Gate to Hesperides. Once you cross the bridge and pass beneath the arch you will be transported to the island of Hesperides. Since I believe that you are good of heart, follow me and I shall show you the true magnificance of the Garden of Hesperides... User Image - Blocked by "Display Image" Settings. Click to show.

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Mailing List: To be informed of major upcoming events, please friend the mule, Gate to Hesperides. You will be sent monthly newsletters and be notified before major events begin.

News

[ 11.10.06 ] Dawnie's internet is back! All Halloween certs have been fixed/updated/certed and such! Whoo~ What an event! :3

What's next for November? Dawnie plans to have several Minyan grow into the elder stage, so start RP'ing! Dawnie will also get Minori/Celinyah's baby orbies hatching/growing this month as well as any other overdue growings. She will probably open pet trades and customs as well this month as well! Mostly though, she'll be working on the Xmas event to make it even better than the Halloween event--I wonder what's in store! But if Dawnie has time left over, she might sneak in a quickie Minya flatsale or something! Stay tuned~

To-Do List for Gate to Hesperides
[] CG the rest of the potions
[] make Map of the Island
[] Make Anthro templates for Minyan
[] Minya Items

NOTICE: Please direct link while your pet is still growing. Once your pet is done growing you will be given a new URL for the pet. This is to keep my photobucket from dying on me and so that the owner's list can stay free from broken links.
To get your cert edited... either because your Hespierdon just hatched or the info is wrong, please fill out the following form and post it in the thread. I will fix/edit certs asap.

HESPIERDON Form

Name of Hespierdon: (Please make these somewhat distinct and "cool," not some generic name like Bob or Joe, etc.)
Name of Owner: (your name as you wish it to appear on the cert)
Mood: (a descriptive word for your Hespierdon's personality)
Type: (only if applicable)
Gender: (only if applicable)

HESPIERDAN Form

Name of Hespierdan: (Please make these somewhat distinct and "cool," not some generic name like Bob or Joe, etc.)
Name of Owner: (your name as you wish it to appear on the cert)
Gender: (only if applicable)
Hespierdon/Companion: (who is your Hespierdan the "familiar/companion" of? Can be any Hespierdon without a Hespierdan. NOTE: this is permanent)

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Notice: Failure to adhere to any of the rules and regulations will result in the banishment of you from Hesperides.

[1] All concepts, artwork, etc. etc. have been copyrighted/credited; therefore, do not steal/reproduce/copy anything without permission and keep your hands to yourself. Though fanart is nice. ; )
[2] Follow the ToS (and general rules) that apply to everyone on Gaia.
[3] Read everything in the thread before asking questions. If you still have a question, please post them in the thread rather that PM'ing the staff.
[4] Do not ask/beg/whine to get a Hespierdon from the Garden, expecially if there are none available. Do not PM the staff about getting one (particularly if you want one for free).
[5] Do not be disrespectful/rude/impolite towards anyone in the thread. If you have a problem, bring the conflict to somewhere private. Leave all drama at the door.
[6] For the most part, do not expect any refunds for any reason.
[7] Do not advertise. This is just rude, isn't it? The only person allowed to is Dawnie and anyone whom she gives permission to. xP
[8] DO NOT CHEAT. This mainly concerns events and includes editing posts, using mules, asking for help from others.
[9] You will not be PM'ed when your Hespierdon grows or if you win something. This is to encourage people to come to the thread every so often. ;D When you hespierdon is at an intermediate/morphing stage (the sparkly/explosion stage) you are required to come and "confirm" its evolution. Your pet will remain in the intermediate stage indefinitely until you come into the thread to confirm it.
[10] You may not sell anything you own from Hesperides without permission from Dawnie. Doing so will result in your losing everything from the shop. If you wish to give your stuff to someone for free please contact the mule about it. This rule may be waved when it comes to breeding.
[9] DawnieChan reserves the right to: A) confiscate your pet(s), B) not give refunds, C) refuse to serve you (sell you stuff or accept customs), and D) edit the rules as necessary.

..........[1] I'm so confused! What is the difference between Hespierdan and Hespierden?? and Hespierdon??
"HespierDON" is the general name for the *pets* of the Garden. "HespierDAN" is the general name for the familiars, or "companions" of the Hespierdens. "HespierDEN" is the general name for ALL living things of the Garden, including Hespierden and Hespierdan. Sorry if it's confusing. D;
..........[2] So how much are they?
Costs for Hespierdons can vary from free (events), commonly 5-6k (flatsales), to... a lot (auctions/rares/customs). When events occur, it will be specified how much the Hespierdon will cost. Different species of Hespierdons have different prices. (Prices are mainly determined by the complexity of the lineart and/or the "extravagance" of the coloring)
..........[3]How many can I have?
As many as you can get your hands on/earn! ^^ But please, if you want to like "collect them all," at least try to be decently active in the thread.
..........[4] Can they breed?
Most can, unless the specie is extremely unique/rare. Check the breeding section in order to see a list of species that are available to breed. Only Hespierdons in their adult stage (or older) may breed.
..........[5]Can I co-own a Hespierdon with someone(s) else?
I would rather if only one person owned one so that RP'ing the Hespierdon isn't confusing and OOC. However, in auctions especially, more than one owner may own a Hespierdon. I will try to specify whether it is allowed in all Hespierdon events.
..........[6] May I apply for a staff position or as a guest colorist?
Currently Dawnie is not looking to enlarge her staff. When she needs more help with the shop she'll setup a hiring thread or go looking for a staff member. However, if you have extraordinary coloring skills or something and wish to be a [guest] colorist, then PM the mule with coloring examples. I add you to a list of wannabe guest colorists and if I ever decide to hold a guest color [auction] then I'll see which one I like best. If you do not receive a reply, do not persist in asking if you were accepted to do a guest colorist auction; that's a good way to make me forget about my decision to hire you (if I was going to).
..........[7] That [art] style looks extremely familiar! Are you an art thief!?
Dawnie tends to be extremely influenced (art-wise) by uber spectacular artists, so sometimes her art style will reveal some of that influencing. Thus far I've only noticed that the eye style of some Hespierdons similar to that of Paperghost. I have already asked her in case anyone felt I was "stealing," and Paper already acknowledged and accepted my opening of the shop with the pets. So worry not, I am no thief! ;D <3
..........[8] These pets look similar to the pets of ________ store!1!
Once again, all art was completely done by Dawnie without tracing or copying or manipulating. She does not steal people's artwork and profit off them. All copyright and credits are in the first post of this page. In fact, Dawnie has come up with more than 100 different species! It's more than likely you'll see similarities every here and there.

- FAQ is maintained by Dawnie -
If you have a question please post it in the thread.

Notice: Roleplaying is not required for MOST Hespierdons, however, it is encouraged and commonly rewarded. If your Hespierdon is RP-mandatory and you are not seen active within the thread for a month (without notice) then your RP-mandatory will be taken away and given to another Gaian (your non-RP mandatory pets will not be taken away, fortunately).

Roleplaying Guidelines...
Currently, roleplaying is available in the shop thread (here) or in the Guild. RP'ing can be between anyone and with as many people as you want. Pets from other shops may even join in the "fun" if they wish. ^^ You may also roleplay as a human. Only made-up characters [other than those that are your "signature/representative" character] or animals will not be allowed in Hesperides.

One important thing in roleplaying is to keep your characters/Hespierdons in character, not OOC (out of character) --- unless you are purposefully doing it for "humor/entertainment" purposes. When your Hespierdon first hatches you are allowed to choose its personality, please do not brush this off as insignificant because your Hespierdons' personalities play important roles in roleplaying. Another thing, no godmodding. This is where your character is some all-supreme god/goddess with godzilla powers or something. Do not try to take control of roleplaying, or roleplaying other gaians' characters. This can make others extremely annoyed and irked.

Posting in brackets ("(())" wink is not a rule. It's simply a common breedables etiquette so that the flow of the roleplay is not interrupted. People that are not participating do not need to post in brackets--since it's pretty obvious that they're not in the roleplay. Therefore, chatting can still continue while RP'ing is underway. It's more for people that are participating in roleplay and wish to add some off-topic stuff to their post; in that case it would be better to post in brackets so that others aren't confused. I am not going to avidly enforce posting in brackets in my thread since I tend to forget to do so myself.

You can roleplay either as though you were in Gaia or in the Garden [island] of Hesperides. Gaians that do not own Hespierdons may join in with RPing but not in those set in Hesperides. In Hesperides, you have a variety of places to be, from deserts to jungles, and mountains to seas. The map of Hesperides (shown on this page), you can see how varied the Garden is. So explore the land~! ;D <3

Last, but not least, enjoy yourself when roleplaying and have fun!

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. . Send ANY and ALL trades to Gate to Hesperides . .
Mailing List: To be informed of major upcoming events, please friend the mule, Gate to Hesperides. You will be sent monthly newsletters and be notified before major events begin.

Availability

There are no Hespierdens available at this time...stay tuned for November events though~

|| General Guidelines // Rules ||

Mules are NOT ALLOWED in ANY and ALL Hespierdon events.
Do not guilt-trip others so that they do not participate in events.
Do not participate in events if you cannot afford them.
NO CHEATING. This includes editing posts, using mules, or getting people to help you. Use your common sense with this one.
Trades should be sent ASAP after Dawnie has confirmed the winners. If the trade is not sent 48 hours after Dawnie's announcement the egg (or whatever) will be given away to someone else. However, if you believe you will not be available, please notify Dawnie beforehand and she will wait.
Cheering your friends on is okay, so long as you are not purposefully trying to put other competitors down.
You will not be PM'ed if you have won a Hespierdon.
I have a right to reject any winners of Hespierdon who I deem not worthy as owners.
Types of events include flatsales, auctions, raffles, contests, races, or other sorts of special events, etc. Details and instructions will be posted when the event is announced.

|| Pet Trades || are CLOSED

If you wish to conduct a pet trade and pet trades are open, please PM Dawnie about it with an example of the pet and a link to the shop (if any). Dawnie will reply (asap) whether she accepts the trade or not. If she does not, please do not ask to do a pet trade until after 3 months.
Dawnie likes pets of good quality--this includes lineart-wise and coloring-wise.
Dawnie will generally only pettrade ABUNDANT/UNCOMMON Hespierdons, maybe UNCOMMON ones as well. Also, she will generally not pet trade angelic/demonic/elemental(etc.) types unless...she really wants your pet. xP
Generally, for pets of equally good quality Dawnie will do a custom for custom, cosplay for cosplay, etc. However, if you really want a Hespierdon but don't think your pets... measure up, you'll have a better chance at offering a custom for a premade. Likewise, if Dawnie feels your pets are sooo much better she'll probably trade a custom for a premade, etc.
Dawnie prefer no RP-mandatory pets, unless you are willing to make an exception in her case as she's too busy.
Use the form:

Form

URL to pet shop/example of pet: (ie. what are you trading me for the Hespierdon)
Stages: (give # stages that are obtained without RP'ing and what stage the pet your are giving me will start at)
Offer: ((ie. a custom for custom,etc.)
vvv-----info for the Hespierdon you want--vvv
Owner:
Species (and Type if applicable) of Hespierdon:
Stage to start as:
Lineart Edits:
Description and References:

Pets on the list below are pets Dawnie will be willing to trade for anytime (even when pet trades are closed). For the most part, Dawnie would love any pets drawn by Leelakin, Winterfalcon, Paperghost, RainFox, or Precious Flame.

Wanted Pets

Capracan // Crystal Grove // Cait Eibhilin // Daeka // Elderspark // Giraffa // Nalgae // Nieken // Numa // Shadows of Africa // Shikokuyens // Sion // Soquili

Pet Trades in Progress

NOT ACCEPTING ATM

|| Customs/Bribes || are CLOSED || Click HERE for Prices

Use the form below please ((name and mood are chosen after it hatches). You only need to fill out the stuff pertaining to your type of custom (ex. premade, semi-custom, bribe, etc.):

Form

Type of Custom: (ex. premade/semi/bribe/etc.)
Owner:
Species (and Type if applicable) of Hespierdon:
Stage to start as:
Lineart Edits:
Description and References:
Total: (cost?)

You may use a mix of items and gold to match the price of the custom/bribe/etc. If you wish to bribe me/get a custom, please PM Dawnie with your description. If she accepts your bribe/custom then you will need to send trade. When she is done she will give you your tag and confirm trade. Once the whole trade transaction is complete all you'll have to do is wait for your Hespierdon to grow! NOTE: I have a right to reject any orders.

Premades: If you just want a Hespierdon in general, premade is the way to go. In premades you can specify the gender but I have free rein on the colors and design. No lineart edits.

Semi-Custom: In semi-customs you may choose the colors and the design. No lineart edits.

Custom: In customs you can choose to have lineart edits (nothing humungously big though) and you get to tell me what design and colors you wish to have. Basically you have full designer rights here. x3

Cosplays: You may choose the cosplay character (so long as it has not been previously taken) and specify any additional (relavent) edits if need be. Cosplays can be of anime characters, game characters, movie characters, original characters, or gaian avatars.

Slots may be obtained via speed-flatsale (first order first serve) or free-raffle (though if you win you must pay the custom price).

Custom Slots

1. CLOSED
2. CLOSED
3. CLOSED

BRIBES: There are two types of bribes.

1. If slots are closed, but you realllllly want a Hespierdon, bribing is really the only option left. Currently, Dawnie will accept bribes of '03 items (d-tail, miniwings, halo, etc.) and/or items over 2mil in value. However, Dawnie ALWAYS has the right to reject your bribe especially if she is too busy to accept any more custom commissions.
2. Want a unique lineart Hespierdon--a lineart for you only? Dawnie will do unique lineart Hespierdons for a high price. (Prices are listed in the "customs prices" thread. These bribes are expensive because you will be receiving one-of-a kind lineart for your Hespierdon.

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[ img ] ------ Map of Hesperides --------- [ /img ]

[ Snowdrop Mountains ] The frigid land commonly reaches at temperature below freezing. The mountains rival the Himalaya Mountains in size and are very slippery. As cold and dreary it may seem, it's quite bright, white, and lively! The Hespierdons of this land have adapted by growing thick cozy hides and large paws to help them walk across the deep snow. Be careful when exploring, you're likely to experience sudden snow storms.

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[ Nightshade Valley ] The time is always midnight here. The land is blanketed by the darkness of the neverending sky, speckled by stars. The moon and stars provide the only source of light in this mysterious woods. The land is almost barren, the trees are black with monstrous shadows. There have been conflicting rumors about the creatures that inhabit this land. Some say they have seen large, monsters with red eyes and sword-like teeth. Others have said they saw beautiful horned beasts glistening in the darkness. Do you dare to find out the truth?

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The Blessed - This list includes people who were awesome and supportive of this shop and to me as well as gaians that donated hefty/generous amounts. If you're on this list, all I have to say is--I <3 You <3
00000The Staff & Thread Regulars & Thread Lurkers- Thanks for the support!
00000Paperghost, Tuari, Atriz - You guys know why! <3 (see Disclaimer)
00000Everyone! - Just for coming!
00000Past Guest Artists/Colorist - Kanashimii (minya plushies)
The Arrested - This is a list of people arrested from Hesperides for a definite amount of time (as specified). They may not take part in events during this time.
The Banished - This is a list of people banished from Hesperides for eternity. They may not lay foot in this thread nor may they participate in events.

If you wish to trade links, either PM the mule (Gate to Hesperides) or post in the thread. Note: I will not do link exchanges for art auctions, events, contests, etc.; as in, temporary thread. Art shops and breedables shops, etc., are accepted however. Oh yeah, and please provide a small-ish banner/button. If the banner is large I will post your link up as a URL rather than image/button link. ^^; I don't want the post looking messy. ^^;

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Gate to Hesperides concept & thread graphics & tags © 2006 DawnieChan

Minya art & concept © 2006 DawnieChan
Minya story © 2006 DawnieChan & Guardian 0f Heaven
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