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Hurricane Lakota

**Hurricane Lakota** was a major hurricane in the 2022 Alasana hurricane season, the twelfth named storm, third major hurricane, and the first category 5 hurricane of the season.

Lakota is the 4th hurricane mentioned in the *Talk About Random series*, followed by the 1899 storm, Tyler, and Marshall. Lakota heavily impacted Neopia, especially Shenkuu Island. Lakota made landfall on September 19, 2022.

## Impact in the *Talk About Random* franchise

Lakota left a catastrophic impact on Shenkuu Island, nearly wiping off the map. Wave, Aran, and Dezlon were rescued from flood waters. As soon as they escaped and sought shelter to the main island, their home collapsed.
Doppelgänger arc

**Doppelgänger arc** is the ninth story arc of *Talk About Random: Tall Tales* and the 24th overall.

Buizel invents a security system for the family’s house, due to the constant dangers that threaten them. He creates two robots that look like the twins and use them. However, the robots malfunction and go rogue among the family and Neopia.

## Trivia

* The abandoned warehouse idea came when the writer spent his summer working at a facility where there are conveyer belts around.
Eternal Flame arc

**Eternal Flame arc** is the fifth story arc of *Talk About Random: Tall Tales* and the twentieth overall.

Sylvestre's elemental powers of fire mysteriously grows immensely and does not have the capability to control them. Buizel thinks that the Eternal Flame sought out the opportunity to have Sylvestre wield its strong powers. However, a self-proclaimed witch wants the flames as well.

## Trivia

* The story arc used to be called "Flipping Homes arc" but it was changed a year later after realizing how ridiculous the story line was.

## Navigation

Scourge of the Spirits arc
***Talk About Random: New Beginnings***
Lost Isle arc
***Talk About Random: Tall Tales***
Team Shadow arc
***Talk About Random EX***
Soul of the Spirits arc
***Talk About Random: College Years***
College Years arc
A Hole in One!

**A Hole in One!** is the fifth chapter of Season 4 in *Talk About Random: New Beginnings* and the 180th overall.

After Ericka touched a dark matter-filled gun, she collapsed and was sought medical attention. However, Sylvestre then figured out Trevor is in disguise by Anton. Anton was revealed by a laser shot by a Neopian wearing a cloak. She finished the event for the team and revealed to be Alemiri's sister, Eleminei, which they haven't seen for two decades.

## Trivia

* Eleminei is the fourth supporting protagonist to debut in the *New Series Trilogy*.
Garnet Lavalliere

The **Garnet Lavaliere** is a necklace that is combined by the Ruby Lavaliere and the Sapphire Lavaliere. They are one of the most powerful items worn by the twins and many sought out its tremendous powers for their dark endeavors.

The item is the main power source for twins Sylvia and Lance. It holds a power to repel anyone that isn't the owner or family members.

## History

### Spectrum Island arc

According to the demonic Black Zappz, the meteorite that created the Micro Spectra didn't land on earth alone. As it turned out, a meteor shower actually occurred and carried the Garnet Lavaliere, the Luminance Orb, the Sacred Jewel of Four Elements, and the Micro Spectra.

## Trivia

* Created by Rebecca Rea Sugar, *Steven Universe* have characters that are named by gemstones and minerals. In one occasion, when Ruby and Sapphire had a connection, it was revealed the Garnet was truly a fusion of both gemstones.
	+ The writer used this small concept for the necklaces, but added ice (ruby) and lightning (sapphire) elements was his idea.
* "lavaliere" is synonym for "necklace"
Human Dimension arc

The **Human Dimension arc** is the first story arc introduced in the *Talk About Random series*, debuting in the original *Talk About Random*

Boochi created a multi-dimensional portal that travels through other dimensions. When the brothers thwarted Boochi's plan on dominating a dimension, the portal lost control and dragged everyone to another dimension, where everything seems real.

## Trivia

* The arc was ultimately created to eradicate and/or replace 4 chapters that seemed off for the writer.
	+ In addition, the writer decided to re-write the 'film' as well, to make it fit in the arc since there are 40 paragraphs total.

## Navigation

Scourge of the Spirits arc
***Talk About Random: New Beginnings***
Lost Isle arc
***Talk About Random: Tall Tales***
Team Shadow arc
***Talk About Random EX***
Soul of the Spirits arc
***Talk About Random: College Years***
College Years arc
Madu

**Madu**, formerly **Desert Bandit** and/or **Desert Lutari**, is an antagonist introduced in *Talk About Random* and returns as a surprise antagonist near the end of the 2028 Moltara City Olympic Games arc in *Talk About Random: New Beginnings*.

Madu is a thief that roamed around Osiri in the Lost Desert. Under Prince Sennofre's orders to capture Madu, Prince Sennofre revealed himself as they are working together. Bearing telekinetic powers, Madu would use it as his advantage. However, during the events of the Shadow Four, him and Prince Geo briefly redeemed themselves to help the family defeat the vile shadows.

More than a decade later, just as the Junior-Kawena family were going to be honorary crowned, him and Prince Sennofre reverted back to their normal thieving lives. This comes as the family had recently battled Metasora and save Neopia from the demon's destructive wrath.

## Navigation

 Major Antagonists
**Ciara**†
Secondary
Sir Grimsley Landon Renallo
Other Antagonists
King Dedede
*The Darkest Faerie Returns arc*
Jhudora
Dark Faerie Sisters
Malice
*Human Dimension arc*
**Zane Kingston**

**Borim**†
*Elemental Ninja arc*
**Sheldon Priesler**
*Gallery of Evil arc*
Jhudora)
*Neopian Middle Ages arc*
Pepper Minstix
*Dark Matter Orb arc*
Wavalea Napua Kawena†
*Spectrum Island arc*
**Black Zappz**†
*Ice Kingdom arc*
Teddy LaScalea
*Audrey arc*
**Cimetiere**† (Young)
*2028 Moltara City Olympic Games arc*
Zander Kingston
*Lost Isle arc*
**Nerezza**
Episode 137

**Dark Side of the Morning** is the twelfth chapter of Season 2 in *Talk About Random: New Beginnings* and the 137th overall.

## Trivia

* When Sylvia tried to wake Lance up, she uttered the words, “Lance wake up! I don’t like this!”
	+ This is a direct reference to a hysterical meme that originated in the Netflix original series, *Stranger Things*.
		- In a Season 4 episode, Eddie tried to get Chrissy back to reality, and he yelled, “Chrissy! Wake Up! I don’t like this! Chrissy Wake Up!”
	+ Then the words were later used as a TikTok audio used over 1 million times.
Mayor Thumburt

**Mayor Thumburt** is a major antagonist in the *Neopets Universe*, serving as the true main antagonist of the Tale of Woe plot. In the *Talk About Random series*, he returns as a minor antagonist of the Gallery of Evil arc in *Talk About Random: New Beginnings*.

Thumburt served as mayor of Neovia for a short period of time. However, when Krawley gave the citizens of Neovia potions which preluded a curse on them. After summoning the Spirit of Slumber, he lifted the curse and blamed Bruno for everything it caused on Neovia.

## Navigation

 Heroes
Gilly

Villains
**Mayor Thumburt**

**Borim**†
*Elemental Ninja arc*
**Sheldon Priesler**
*Gallery of Evil arc*
Jhudora)
*Neopian Middle Ages arc*
Pepper Minstix
*Dark Matter Orb arc*
Wavalea Napua Kawena†
*Spectrum Island arc*
**Black Zappz**†
*Ice Kingdom arc*
Teddy LaScalea
*Audrey arc*
**Cimetiere**† (Young)
*2028 Moltara City Olympic Games arc*
Zander Kingston
*Lost Isle arc*
**Nerezza**
Lost Isle arc

**Lost Isle arc** is the thirteenth and final story arc of *Talk About Random: New Beginnings* and the fifteenth overall.

Sylvia and Lance were around the shores with Cosmo, only to discover that he brought a bottle containing a message. However, after further reading the message, Sylvestre burned it and transferred to other Neopians. Despite Sylvestre’s disapproval, the twins went to the forbidden Lost Isle. There, monsters have plagued the island and a Neopian plans on reviving another demonic entity.

## Navigation

Scourge of the Spirits arc
***Talk About Random: New Beginnings***
**Lost Isle arc**
***Talk About Random: Tall Tales***
Team Shadow arc
***Talk About Random EX***
Soul of the Spirits arc
***Talk About Random: College Years***
College Years arc
Kureli

**Kureli** is the secondary antagonist of the Lost Isle arc in *Talk About Random: New Beginnings*.

Kureli is a demonic entity that was created 500 years ago by Shadow Wave. Sealed away in the Lost Isle, Kureli is said to have immense power that can wipe out a city or an island. Ivesa wants to unseal the demon and use him to unleash destruction.

## Navigation

**Borim**†
*Elemental Ninja arc*
**Sheldon Priesler**
*Gallery of Evil arc*
Jhudora)
*Neopian Middle Ages arc*
Pepper Minstix
*Dark Matter Orb arc*
Wavalea Napua Kawena†
*Spectrum Island arc*
**Black Zappz**†
*Ice Kingdom arc*
Teddy LaScalea
*Audrey arc*
**Cimetiere**† (Young)
*2028 Moltara City Olympic Games arc*
Zander Kingston
*Lost Isle arc*
**Nerezza**
Episode 117

**Eliv Thade's Labyrinth Castle** is the seventeenth chapter of Season 1 in *Talk About Random: New Beginnings* and 117th overall.

## Trivia

* The writer made two references from one game, which is the 1996 Nintendo 64 video game, *Super Mario 64.*
* Sylvia made a reference to the game about a puzzle in the bookshelf, which redirects to the Big Boo's Haunt power star, "Secret of the Haunted Books."
* Lance made a reference to the game about a 15-piece puzzle that scattered itself, which redirects to the Lethal Lava Land power star, "8-Coin Puzzle in 15 Pieces."
Hurricane Tyler

**Hurricane Tyler** is a fictional hurricane. Hurricane Tyler was a category 5 storm with winds gusting up to 199mph. Hurricane Tyler made landfall on November 6th, 2012 at 11:21pm as a category 5 hurricane in Krawk Island. In the early morning hours of November 7, Tyler downgraded to category 4 strength and impacted Mushroom City. Tyler was the first major hurricane to make landfall in the New World since Hurricane Yaro of 2009. On September 21, 2017, Hurricane Marshall made landfall in Nashport, New Maryland. Tyler is rated the second deadliest and costliest hurricane in New World history, falling behind the infamous Killer Storm of 1899.

## Trivia

* The storm is named by a person the writer hated the most when he was a sophomore in high school.
* The storm is based upon Superstorm Sandy in late October 2012.
Hubrid Nox

**Hubrid Nox** is a major antagonist in the *Neopets Universe*, serving as the main antagonist of MAGAX: Destroyer and its sequel. He appears as a posthumous minor antagonist in the Faerie's Ruin plot.

In the *Talk About Random series*, he is a minor antagonist in the Gallery of Evil arc of *Talk About Random: New Beginnings*.

Hubrid is a vampire-like Chia who has powers of a wizard and attempted to rule Neopia. However, in MAGAX: Destroyer II, under the name of **Chelee**, a Cybunny disguise, and unleash an army of the dead. Hubrid is the archenemy of MAGAX.

## Synopsis

### Gallery of Evil arc

Hubrid makes his full on debut in the arc in the 121st chapter (21st chapter).

## Navigation

 Heroes
Gilly

Villains
Mayor Thumburt

**Borim**†
*Elemental Ninja arc*
**Sheldon Priesler**
*Gallery of Evil arc*
Jhudora)
*Neopian Middle Ages arc*
Pepper Minstix
*Dark Matter Orb arc*
Wavalea Napua Kawena†
*Spectrum Island arc*
**Black Zappz**†
*Ice Kingdom arc*
Teddy LaScalea
*Audrey arc*
**Cimetiere**† (Young)
*2028 Moltara City Olympic Games arc*
Zander Kingston
*Lost Isle arc*
**Nerezza**
Episode 004

**Journeys of Moltara City** *is the fourth chapter of Season 1 in* Talk About Random*.*

Sylvestre strolls in the sidewalks of the beach and notices a map on the ground. Rolling it out that pinpoints Moltara City, an underground metropolis that is riddled with magma in the surrounding areas. However, after arriving, the brothers wonder where are the townspeople.

## Characters

### Main Characters

* Sylvestre
* Buizel
* Blayne
* Zappz

### Other Characters

* Brendan Loechel
* Carley Dorman

## Trivia

* Originally was called **Search for Moltara City**.
Malkus Vile

**Malkus Vile** is a minor antagonist in the *Neopets Universe* but is a pivotal antagonist in the Search for Coltzan's Crown plot, alongside the Meerca Brothers.

In the *Talk About Random series*, he is among various villains of the Gallery of Evil arc in *Talk About Random: New Beginnings*.

Malkus Vile is a notorious thief who stole Coltzan's crown to earn a profit out of the deceased king's personal belongings. With the help of the Meerca brothers, they also steal money from the wealthy and also Queen Fyora's crown.

## Navigation

**Borim**†
*Elemental Ninja arc*
**Sheldon Priesler**
*Gallery of Evil arc*
Jhudora)
*Neopian Middle Ages arc*
Pepper Minstix
*Dark Matter Orb arc*
Wavalea Napua Kawena†
*Spectrum Island arc*
**Black Zappz**†
*Ice Kingdom arc*
Teddy LaScalea
*Audrey arc*
**Cimetiere**† (Young)
*2028 Moltara City Olympic Games arc*
Zander Kingston
*Lost Isle arc*
**Nerezza**
Meerca Brothers

The **Meerca Brothers** (**Heermeedjet** and **Merouladen**) are antagonists in the Neopets Universe, specifically in the Search for Coltzan's Crown plot.

In the *Talk About Random series*, they appear as minor antagonists, alongside Malkus Vile, in the Gallery of Evil arc in *Talk About Random: New Beginnings*.

The Meerca Brothers are thieves who aid Malkus on achieving their profitable standards, such as stealing King Coltzan's crown and almost succeeded on gaining profit on Queen Fyora's crown.

## Navigation

**Borim**†
*Elemental Ninja arc*
**Sheldon Priesler**
*Gallery of Evil arc*
Jhudora)
*Neopian Middle Ages arc*
Pepper Minstix
*Dark Matter Orb arc*
Wavalea Napua Kawena†
*Spectrum Island arc*
**Black Zappz**†
*Ice Kingdom arc*
Teddy LaScalea
*Audrey arc*
**Cimetiere**† (Young)
*2028 Moltara City Olympic Games arc*
Zander Kingston
*Lost Isle arc*
**Nerezza**
Episode 132

**A Thankful Day** is the seventh chapter of Season 2 in *Talk About Random: New Beginnings* and the 132nd overall.

## Trivia

* During the editing process of this chapter, it undergo a major overhaul of the plot for several reasons:
	+ The word count was less than 2,000
	+ Some of the plot in the original version didn’t seem right.
	+ Added the running gag of blaming Sylvestre for the Gallery of Evil event.
* In this chapter, there’s a two cultural references:
	+ First, the parade is a direct reference to the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade held annually in New York.
	+ Second, when a child said, “Don’t they look lovely?” while the mother responded, “Fabulous Judy, I love the feathers,” is a direct lyric (similar) to the ‘Prince Ali’ song of Disney’s 1992 film, *Aladdin*. Which of course was voiced by the late Robin Williams.
Killer Storm of 1899

The **Killer Storm of 1899** (other areas call it the **1899 New World Storm**, **1899 Killer Storm**, or **Great Hurricane of 1899**) is a fictional major hurricane that impacted the east coast of the New World in 1899. It is the deadliest storm in New World history and no other disaster can surpass this storm. The storm was nearly surpassed by Hurricane Tyler in 2012.

## Trivia

* The 1899 storm is based upon the 1900 Galveston hurricane, which is the deadliest hurricane that ever hit the United States.
	+ The death toll at the time was ranged 6,000 to 12,000.
Episode 116

**Pant Devil Strikes!** is the sixteenth chapter of Season 1 in *Talk About Random: New Beginnings* and 116th overall.

The Pant Devil searches for the elemental powers to have of his own after being jealous of what occurred in 2016. However, he is not working alone as other variants help him look for innocent victims to drain their powers and finish them off.

## Trivia

* The writer made two musical references:

1. When Sylvestre said "It's like someone's watching me" and Blayne finishes "And have no privacy." This refers to Rockwell's "Somebody's Watching" song.
2. The Pant Devil raided a store and stole money and sang, "Money, money, money! It's a rich Neopian's world!" This refers to ABBA's "Money, Money, Money" song, and replaced word "man" for "Neopian".

* The Pant Devil stated, "I hate kids…", which is a reference to Don Mancini's 1990 horror film, *Child's Play 2*, where Chucky replaced his hand for his knife towards the end of the film.
Kanrik

### Goals

Help Galem Darkhand and Masila to revive the Bringer of Night (partially succeeded)
Seek revenge on them for betraying them (succeeded)

## Appearances

### Last Appearance

The Gallery of Evil Closes!

**Kanrik** is a supporting antagonist turned anti-villain in the Hannah and the Ice Caves plot. He makes his debut in *Talk About Random: New Beginnings*, during the Gallery of Evil arc.

Kanrik previously served as a thief under Galem Darkhand. However, after his battle of leadership against Galem, he is the leader of the Thieves Guild.
Mala Viaje

**Mala Viaje** is the main antagonist of the World Tour arc in *Talk About Random: Tall Tales*.

Mala is Boochi's cousin and loves to travel the world. However, after performing similar goals to the Kingston twins, she opened various portals all over the real world.

## History

Mala was born as a child prodigy, similar to Boochi Ray. Mala invented a teleporter to transport herself to one place to another. However, her mother despise her technological advances and decides to revoke her scientific studies.

Within years of growing up and moved out of her mother's cruelty, she was inventive and always wonder what other dimensions look like. In 2011, Mala witnesses the banishing of both Zane Kingston and Zander Kingston, where they were sent to the real world and ending up in New York City. Mary did the same thing what the Kingston twins did and got banished to the real world Chicago.

While exile in Chicago, Mala saw newspapers stating that the Kingston twins are back in Neopia but imprisoned. Mala creates a way to create portals and scatter all over the world and summon the brothers who defeated the Kingston twins.

## Personality

Mala is an arrogant, inventive, and greedy Neopian. Mala would rather continue her scientific research on portals than destroy anything. However, since her mother's cruelty, it corrupted her entirely. Her sinister ways is to eliminate anything Mala seeks. With the brothers constantly getting in her way, she has psychological problems and goes rogue.

## Physical Appearance

In the Neopian world, Mala is a spotted Aisha with black hair placed up as a ponytail. Wears a lab coat with a full black t-shirt, green pants, googles on top of her forehead, and maroon rubber gloves.

In the human world, Mala’s physical appearance is the same from the Neopian world. However, with Aishas having their eyes closed, her eyes are blue colored and her hair has blonde highlights.

## Trivia

* Mama’s name is directly translated from Spanish, “bad travel.”
* Her original name, “Mary Passalante” is slightly Spanish for “move forward.”

## Navigation

Bisling)
Blayne Kline)
Army Hammer Brother
*Jailbreak arc*: Lunaris Jade Ballard
*Eternal Flame arc*: Adaire
*Globe Treasure arc*: Monty Alaverta
Francisco Sousa
*Prank War arc*: Neopian Joker
Robotic Twins
James Kyro
Nightmare Warriors
Maleko Kawena-Richardson
*Cyodrake's Gaze arc*: Tura-Kepek
Demon Silas Junior
Irma Trimble
Ribo)
Ivesa Bassett
Sombra)
Iyasu Chikara

**Iyasu Chikara** is the creator of the **Sacred Jewel of Four Elements**, which he is the jewel.

## History

### The False History

As seen in *Talk About Random*, the Sacred Jewel of Four Elements was formed from a meteorite that crashed to Earth around 25 years ago (2015 at the time). The jewel was founded by scientists to study the phenomenon. However, when one researcher goes rogue, the scientists decide to hide the jewel from evil hands who would use it for destruction. That all changes when Sheldon Priesler, who lusts for power, found the jewel several days after it was hidden.

In 2015, the jewel shattered into pieces. However, during the battle between the Mystery Island brothers and the Shadow Four, the jewel regenerates itself whole again.

### The True History

As seen in *Talk About Random: New Beginnings*, more history was revealed. What Master Garrett told the Mystery Island brothers in 2015 was false. Instead, Master Garrett told everyone the truth about the Sacred Jewel of Four Elements. The jewel is a Neopian named Iyasu Chikara, which shocks everyone. Iyasu shares everyone his true story about him and why he became a jewel.
Game, Set, and Match

**Game, Set, and Match** is the third chapter of Season 4 in *Talk About Random: New Beginnings* and the 178th overall.

## Trivia

* When Sylvestre asked the twins and the clones for his birthday, the clones responded September 1st.
	+ September 1st is the writer's birthday
* Sylvestre said "oh snap!", which is a reference to a running gag from both *That's So Raven* and *Raven's Home*, where the titular character, Raven Baxter, says that phrase, alongside "ya nasty" and "you're gonna get it..."
* When the chapter was published, it was completed the day before the coronavirus was officially a pandemic the a day later.
	+ This is the final chapter before the COVID-19 pandemic
Fantasma

**Fantasma** (Spanish for **"Ghost"** or **"Phantom"**) is an antagonist in the Team Shadow arc in *Talk About Random: Tall Tales*.

## Navigation

Bisling)
Blayne Kline)
Army Hammer Brother
*Jailbreak arc*: Lunaris Jade Ballard
*Eternal Flame arc*: Adaire
*Globe Treasure arc*: Monty Alaverta
Francisco Sousa
*Prank War arc*: Neopian Joker
Robotic Twins
James Kyro
Nightmare Warriors
Maleko Kawena-Richardson
*Cyodrake's Gaze arc*: Tura-Kepek
Demon Silas Junior
Irma Trimble
Ribo)
Ivesa Bassett
Sombra)
Episode 163

**The Strongest Throws** is the thirteenth chapter of Season 3 in *Talk About Random: New Beginnings* and the 163rd overall.

Into day 2 of the Olympics, the cast are wondering why many athletes collapsed and coincidentally in fourth to last place. Lani and Biff compete in the javelin throw and hammer throw respectively.

## Trivia

* The records that are in chapter for the throws are obviously fictional. The real records are set:
	+ Javelin Throw
		- Men's: Jan Železný at 94.98m in the 1996 Olympics in Atlanta, Georgia
		- Women's: Barbora Špotáková at 72.28m in the 2008 Olympics in Beijing
	+ Hammer Throw
		- Men's: Yuriy Sedykh at 86.74m at an event in 1986
		- Women's: Anita Włodarczyk at 82.98m at an event in 2016
	+ Discus Throw
		- Men's: Jürgen Schult at 74.08m at an event in 1986
		- Women's: Gabriele Reinsch at 76.80m in the 1988 Olympics in Seoul
	+ Shot Put
		- Men's: Randy Barnes at 23.12m at an event in 1990
		- Women's: Natalya Lisovskaya at 22.63m at an event in 1987
* Many references of Taylor Swift were mentioned in the chapter.
	+ At the start of the chapter, and continuing from the previous, the number 13 has been mentioned. Ironically, it’s a unlucky number and it is Taylor Swift’s favorite number.
	+ ”He disappeared through the lavender haze”, is a nod to a song “Lavender Haze” from Swift’s 2022 album, *Midnights*.
	+ ”This may ruin Moltara City’s reputation on ever hosting future Olympic Games… without explanation,” is a nod to where Swift made an appearance on the Ellen show in 2017, detailed her upcoming album, *reputation*, “There will be no further explanation, there will just be reputation.”
Lunaris Jade Ballard

* Frame every Kougra for their “crimes” and have them arrested (succeeded in some).
* Rob every bank and galleries across Neopia using a Kougra disguise (succeeded).

## Appearances

### Last Appearance

Mission to Rescue Sylvestre: Prison Break

**Lunaris Jade Ballard** is the main antagonist of the Jailbreak arc in *Talk About Random: New Beginnings*.

Lunaris is a criminal who framed every Kougra in attempts to avenge the robbery she suffered in her youth. She was able to regain her wealth with the framing.

## History

Lunaris was born as a wealthy Neopian. At the age of five, she built her first house out of gold. Her family was extremely wealthy and also greedy. Her family refuse to help the lower class with their financial crisis, food supply, new homes, etc. However, in 2002, at the age of 16, everything changed for the Ballard family. A major robbery took place at their mansion and everything they owned stolen. Cameras hidden in her mansion show a red Kougra and others committing the crime. 25 years later, Kougras all over Neopia were being arrested after robberies and heists they did not commit.

## Personality

Lunaris shows her personality to be greedy and manipulative among others. She refuses to share her money to other Neopians, especially the lower class Neopians. However, after the robbery, her behavior changes. Lunaris breaks into banks, museums, etc. She becomes sneaky about the crimes and tell the police that a Kougra committed the crime. But, Lunaris has a list of known Kougras around Neopia to frame.

## Physical Appearance

Lunaris is a Maracite Zafara who wears a purple trench coat with black pants, a black dress shirt, purple boots that go up to her knees, and a golden ring in her index finger.

## Powers and Abilities

* **Manipulation**: Among other antagonists, Lunaris tell the police force that Kougras were the ones committing the crimes.

Lunaris uses the element of fire during combat.

* **Shadow Fire**: Sylvestre is not the only one who uses this power. Shadow Fire is a power that fire is dark and it can change the victim's personality, except Sylvestre's.
* **Shadow** **Fire Slicer**
* **Shadow** **Fire Kick**
* **Shadow Fire Breath**
* **Shadow Fire Arms**

## Trivia

* Lunaris was going to be siblings of Geraldina but scratched out.
* Lunaris is one of the many antagonists to be obsessed with money, following Corey Tessester, his brother Estaban, Monty Alaverta, and Midas Arlen.
* Lunaris is the only female antagonist to be greedy with money.

## Navigation

Bisling)
Blayne Kline)
Army Hammer Brother
*Jailbreak arc*: **Lunaris Jade Ballard**
*Eternal Flame arc*: Adaire
*Globe Treasure arc*: Monty Alaverta
Francisco Sousa
*Prank War arc*: Neopian Joker
Robotic Twins
James Kyro
Nightmare Warriors
Maleko Kawena-Richardson
*Cyodrake's Gaze arc*: Tura-Kepek
Demon Silas Junior
Irma Trimble
Ribo)
Ivesa Bassett
Sombra)
Family Feud arc

**Family Feud arc** is the twelfth story arc of *Talk About Random: Tall Tales* and the 27th overall.

The twins and the cast help celebrate Sylvestre and Lani's wedding anniversaries. They receive a knock on the door, which kind of confuses everyone, since all of them are there. Lance opens the door and a young Neopian stands tall. The young Neopian asks about Lani, because he might know that Lani is his aunt. Everyone looks at Lani, which makes her uncomfortable. As everyone left, she invites the Neopian in and asks him questions. A twenty-year-old secret will be revealed!

## Navigation

Scourge of the Spirits arc
***Talk About Random: New Beginnings***
Lost Isle arc
***Talk About Random: Tall Tales***
Team Shadow arc
***Talk About Random EX***
Soul of the Spirits arc
***Talk About Random: College Years***
College Years arc
Episode 003

**Neopian Beach Party of Terror** is the third chapter of Season 1 in *Talk About Random*.

After the fierce battle with Geraldina and the cursed Wave in the previous chapter, an unknown shadow figure comes out and possess Zappz. Zappz becomes all aggressive and ruins a party held in Shenkuu.

## Characters

### Main Characters

* Sylvestre Wesley Junior-Kawena
* Buizel Roy Servier II
* Blayne Samuel Kemper
* Zappz Wayne Dreyar

### Antagonists

* Gerald (Possessing Zappz, debuting but not physically yet)

## Trivia

* Originally called **Sarcasm Washes Your Mind**, the writer decided to use some of the story elements in the chapter and rename the chapter to the current one.
	+ Even the writer stated that the story was weird and only the third chapter, which can take away the audience from going any further.
Episode 125

**Villains Fall, Heroes Rise!** is the final chapter of Season 1 in *Talk About Random: New Beginnings* and 125th overall.

## Chapter Preview

The twins fall to their deaths, however, the Gallery of Heroes saves them. Sylvestre's powers intensity rises as he tries to eliminate the cursed book.

## Trivia

* This chapter originally called **The Gallery of Evil Closes**, but in the story line, the original heroes help the twins on defeating the villains and rescue the family.
Fifth Brother arc

**Fifth Brother arc** is the fourth story arc of *Talk About Random EX* and 37th overall.

A mysterious Neopian, named Yuri Tatsumi, knocks on the door claiming that he is the long lost 'brother.' Sylvia, Lance, and the rest does not believe that the fifth brother is actual family.

## Navigation

Scourge of the Spirits arc
***Talk About Random: New Beginnings***
Lost Isle arc
***Talk About Random: Tall Tales***
Team Shadow arc
***Talk About Random EX***
Soul of the Spirits arc
***Talk About Random: College Years***
College Years arc
Episode 133

**A Holly Jolly Christmas** is the eight chapter of Season 2 of *Talk About Random: New Beginnings* and the 133rd overall.

## Plot

Sylvestre explains the twins about Jhaimy and their Christmas 2015 experience. Lance wants to find Jhaimy after he was never seen for 12 years. However, the evil Chia Elf returns and seeks revenge.
Lakandai Osala

**Lakandai Osala** is the main antagonist of the Hidden Kingdom arc of *Talk About Random: Tall Tales*.

Lankadai was the master of a hidden village that enraged a war to Geraptiku, before Wave moved in.

## Trivia

* Lakandai is among many characters that are older than 500 years, which includes Wave, Geraldina, Gerald, Caetanno, The Darkest Faerie, Bringer of Night, Kureli, and Ganuthor.

## Navigation

Bisling)
Blayne Kline)
Army Hammer Brother
*Jailbreak arc*: Lunaris Jade Ballard
*Eternal Flame arc*: Adaire
*Globe Treasure arc*: Monty Alaverta
Francisco Sousa
*Prank War arc*: Neopian Joker
Robotic Twins
James Kyro
Nightmare Warriors
Maleko Kawena-Richardson
*Cyodrake's Gaze arc*: Tura-Kepek
Demon Silas Junior
Irma Trimble
Ribo)
Ivesa Bassett
Sombra)
Episode 164

**How High the Jumps** is the fourteenth chapter of Season 3 in *Talk About Random: New Beginnings* and the 164th overall.

## Trivia

* When Buizel mentioned that 27 isn't a good number, it's a reference to the infamous "27 Club"
	+ The "27 Club" is a tragic list of celebrities, musicians in particular, died at the age of 27. Famous musicians who died at the age of 27 are Jimi Hendrix, Janis Joplin, Jim Morrison, Kurt Cobain, and Amy Winehouse (being the most recent in 2011).
Episode 131

**Neopian Tales of Terror: Part III** is the sixth chapter of Season 2 in *Talk About Random: New Beginnings* and the 131st overall. This is the final part of the Neopian Tales of Terror trilogy.

## Plot

The twins were ready to trick-or-treat on Halloween. However, Sylvia trips over a familiar book the brothers stumble upon in 2016. Now, three new stories are read and they finally meet the author responsible for the trilogy.

## Characters

### Main Protagonists

* Sylvia Amanda Junior-Kawena
* Lance Noah Junior-Kawena
* Sylvestre Wesley Junior-Kawena
* Lani Mona Junior-Kawena

### Recurring Protagonists

* Buizel Roy Servier II
* Blayne Samuel Kemper
* Zappz Wayne Dreyar

### Antagonists

* Mary Gray - Part 3A
* Cecil - Part 3B
* Vernon Scandivy - true antagonist

## Trivia

* This chapter was originally called "Neopian Tales of Terror - Part III: The Horror Ends." However, since there's very little or no horror in this chapter along with the other two parts, it was renamed.
Episode 161

**Commence the Opening Ceremony!** is the eleventh chapter of Season 3 in *Talk About Random: New Beginnings* and the 161st overall.

The Olympic Committee announces Moltara City as the winner to hose the 2028 Olympic Games. Excitement endured the city and the rest of Neopia. However, once the opening ceremony was underway, disaster strikes.
Lost Episode 2 (Formerly ‘Plaza Troubles’)

**Plaza Troubles** is second lost episode in the original Talk About Random. It was originally the 7th episode of Season 2 and 32nd overall.

A cereal thief kidnaps Buizel and Blayne's Neopoints. The Neopians from the plaza want to help out while Sylvestre and Zappz are caught in between paparazzi groups.
Hannah

**Hannah** is a major character in the *Neopets Universe*, serving as the titular main protagonist of Hannah and the Ice Caves plot.

In the *Talk About Random series*, she first debuted in the Gallery of Evil arc in *Talk About Random: New Beginnings*.

Hannah was a barmaid who turned to an adventurer to fight off a demigod in the ice caves of the Terror Mountains, the Thieves Guild, and saved the Bori species.

## Navigation

 Heroes
Gilly

Villains
Mayor Thumburt
Gerald

+ *See **Gerald's Victims** section for his goals of possessing the innocent*
* Seek vengeance on Neopia for not helping him escape a watery grave (on and off success and failure)
* Revive Geraldina so she can continue with her revenge (succeeded).
* Join forces, alongside his mother, with Cimetiere and Ciara (succeeded).

## Appearances

### First Appearance

Neopian Beach Party of Terror (first appearance, different form)
A Neopian Wedding - Part 2 (physical appearance)

### Last Appearance

Scourge of the Spirits - Part 4: The Final Chapter

**Gerald**, or commonly **The Shadow Figure**, is one of the four true main antagonists of *Talk About Random*, alongside Geraldina, Cimetiere, and Ciara.

Gerald was a malevolent spirit who lived near Geraptiku and tragically died centuries ago. He was founded by Geraldina and resurrected by her, which she raised him as her own son. Centuries later, after Geraldina was vanquished the first time, he wreaked havoc across Neopia by possessing innocent Neopians to achieve his revenge plans.

If he was voiced, he would be portrayed by legendary voice actress, Grey DeLisle.

## History

Gerald was young boy who wanders off in the beaches near Geraptiku. Two weeks before the Geraptiku Storm of the Century, Gerald drowned and nobody came to his rescue. Right after his death, his body was washed up on the shore where Geraldina found him.

Geraldina used a resurrection spell to revive the deceased Gerald. Geraldina succeeded and Gerald comes back to life. However, Geraldina tells Gerald that she is his biological mother. Oddly, he does not know about it.

Following his mother's defeat in 2014, he rises from hiding and begins to terrorize Neopia with many him possessing innocent victims, which Zappz was his first one.

## Personality

Since his drowning incident, Gerald shows jealousy, always arrogant, and possessive, such as his mother. Gerald always want to possess the living to see if can accustomed to the new body. But, when the Mystery Island brothers ruin his plan, he gets tempered and will do anything to destroy them.

## Physical Appearance

When he was alive centuries ago, Gerald was a island Cybunny, which they barely wear clothes. However, after he drowned, he turned to a ghost Cybunny.

## Gerald's Victims

Throughout the first series, Gerald has possessed innocent victims to achieve his plans:

## Appearances

*For complete detail of Gerald's appearances, see: Gerald/Synopsis*.

## Trivia

* Gerald is the first antagonist to be a child, followed by Ciara and Ione DuBois

## Navigation

 Major Antagonists
**Ciara**†
Secondary
Sir Grimsley Landon Renallo
Other Antagonists
King Dedede
*The Darkest Faerie Returns arc*
Jhudora
Dark Faerie Sisters
Malice
*Human Dimension arc*
**Zane Kingston**
Ivesa Bassett

**Ivesa Bassett**, or simply **Ivesa**, is a major antagonist in the *New Series Trilogy*, serving as one of the two main antagonists of the Lost Isle arc in *Talk About Random: New Beginnings*, alongside Kureli.

Ivesa sailed to the Lost Isle in hopes of resurrecting a demonic entity that has been sealed away in the island for more than 20 years. However, he soon discovered that a remnant of the Dark Matter Orb is key to unleash the demon.

## Trivia

* Ivesa will be the third antagonist set to return

## Navigation

**Borim**†
*Elemental Ninja arc*
**Sheldon Priesler**
*Gallery of Evil arc*
Jhudora)
*Neopian Middle Ages arc*
Pepper Minstix
*Dark Matter Orb arc*
Wavalea Napua Kawena†
*Spectrum Island arc*
**Black Zappz**†
*Ice Kingdom arc*
Teddy LaScalea
*Audrey arc*
**Cimetiere**† (Young)
*2028 Moltara City Olympic Games arc*
Zander Kingston
*Lost Isle arc*
**Nerezza**
Galem Darkhand

**Galem Darkhand** is a major antagonist in the Neopets Universe, serving as the main antagonist of the Hannah of the Ice Caves plot.

In the Talk About Random series, he serves as a supporting antagonist in the Gallery of Evil arc in Talk About Random: New Beginnings.

Galem is the leader of the Thieves Guild who wanted the Heart of the Mountain to gain immortality.
Episode Guide (2014 series)

This page is the episode guide of the original *Talk About Random* series, which began on July 14, 2014 and ended on October 26, 2016. The series follows four brothers and their crazy journeys following a washed surfer freed from his curse. Darkness has risen across Neopia and it's up to them and their friends to protect Neopia.

## Series Overview

 1
 2
 3
 4
Gelert Assassin

The **Gelert Assassin** is a major antagonist in the *Neopets Universe*, serving as a supporting antagonist in the 2005 PlayStation 2 video-game, *Neopets: The Darkest Faerie*.

In the *Talk About Random series*, he appears as the tertiary antagonist of the Darkest Faerie Returns arc in *Talk About Random*.

Following the unexpected death of his wife, he turned to the dark side and follow suit to the Darkest Faerie. He was sent by her to kill Roberta and Tormund but he failed. The process repeated by costed his life.

## Trivia

* Just like the video game, The Gelert Assassin has very little screen time and he’s only in the first act of the Darkest Faerie Returns arc.

## Navigation

 Heroes
Gilly

Villains
Mayor Thumburt

 Major Antagonists
**Ciara**†
Secondary
Sir Grimsley Landon Renallo
Other Antagonists
King Dedede
*The Darkest Faerie Returns arc*
Jhudora
Dark Faerie Sisters
Malice
*Human Dimension arc*
**Zane Kingston**
Master Comet

**Master Comet** is the main antagonist of the Team Shadow arc in *Talk About Random: Tall Tales*. He is the leader of a dark group, Team Shadow.

## Navigation

Bisling)
Blayne Kline)
Army Hammer Brother
*Jailbreak arc*: Lunaris Jade Ballard
*Eternal Flame arc*: Adaire
*Globe Treasure arc*: Monty Alaverta
Francisco Sousa
*Prank War arc*: Neopian Joker
Robotic Twins
James Kyro
Nightmare Warriors
Maleko Kawena-Richardson
*Cyodrake's Gaze arc*: Tura-Kepek
Demon Silas Junior
Irma Trimble
Ribo)
Ivesa Bassett
Sombra)
Episode 103

**Sheldon's Return and the New Jewel** is the third chapter of Season 1 in *Talk About Random: New Beginnings* and 103rd overall.

After 12 years of seeking vengeance, Sheldon returns to finish what he started by creating a jewel of his own, trapping Master Garrett in it.

## Chapter Summary

At the start of the chapter, in a abandoned dojo in Shenkuu Island, a figure was able to create a jewel of his own. The figure is revealed to be Sheldon, a rival the Mystery Island brothers faced off 12 years ago. Sheldon reminisces the events he battled and angered when the Sacred Jewel of the Four Elements shattered. Sheldon pats himself in the back for successfully recreating the jewel. Then, he reveals ultimatum: destroy Master Garrett, his former students and Master Garrett’s students, and the brothers.
Globe Treasure arc

**Globe Treasure arc** is the sixth story arc of *Talk About Random: Tall Tales* and 21st overall.

Buizel receives a new globe for his birthday. He places it on his desk and accidentally pushes off. When it broke into two halves, he discovers a mysterious piece of paper inside. It turns out to be a map that leads to the Lost Isle again.

## Navigation

Scourge of the Spirits arc
***Talk About Random: New Beginnings***
Lost Isle arc
***Talk About Random: Tall Tales***
Team Shadow arc
***Talk About Random EX***
Soul of the Spirits arc
***Talk About Random: College Years***
College Years arc
Legión de las Sombras arc

**Legión de las Sombras arc** is the final story arc of *Talk About Random: Tall Tales*and the 33rd overall.

Valentine returns and told the family to embrace for another group on the rise. She refreshes their memory of the Black Moon Alliance and how they eradicated Darkness. Now, Valentine aids the family and other cast members to defeat Legión de las Sombras before they unleash a monster, which it can lead mass destruction.

## Navigation

Scourge of the Spirits arc
***Talk About Random: New Beginnings***
Lost Isle arc
***Talk About Random: Tall Tales***
Team Shadow arc
***Talk About Random EX***
Soul of the Spirits arc
***Talk About Random: College Years***
College Years arc
Hidden Kingdom arc

**Hidden Kingdom arc** is the seventeenth story arc of *Talk About Random: Tall Tales* and the 32nd overall.

The family hike in the Techo Mountains of Mystery Island. When they take a break, Lance falls into a pit of uncertainty, which he discovered odd ruins of a village. The family go down and they get astonished to see the unknown ruins. Buizel says that the ruined village does not have any connections towards Geraptiku. However, secrets will unveiled about a war between Geraptiku and the unknown village.

## Navigation

Scourge of the Spirits arc
***Talk About Random: New Beginnings***
Lost Isle arc
***Talk About Random: Tall Tales***
Team Shadow arc
***Talk About Random EX***
Soul of the Spirits arc
***Talk About Random: College Years***
College Years arc
Episode 159

**The 6 Month Promise** is the ninth chapter of Season 3 in *Talk About Random: New Beginnings* and the 159th overall.

## Trivia

* At the start of the chapter, the writer added: “Warning: This episode will depict characteristics of a deceased body. Reading discretion is advised,” which became the first time to ever give readers a notice about graphic portrayals, especially about a carcass.
Jhudora

**Jhudora** is a major antagonist in the *Neopets Universe*, serving as the titular main antagonist of her game, "Jhudora's Bluff".

In the *Talk About Random series*, she made her *Talk About Random* debut in the The Darkest Faerie Returns arc as the tertiary antagonist. She reappears in the Gallery of Evil arc in *Talk About Random: New Beginnings*, as the final antagonist.

Jhudora is a powerful, manipulative dark Faerie who lets her personal bodyguards do all the dirty work for her. When the Darkest Faerie returned after 11 years, she aligned with her. More than a decade later, she escaped the Gallery of Evil and wreaks havoc but was captured by Balthazar.

## Navigation

 Heroes
Gilly

Villains
Mayor Thumburt

**Borim**†
*Elemental Ninja arc*
**Sheldon Priesler**
*Gallery of Evil arc*
**Jhudora**)
*Neopian Middle Ages arc*
Pepper Minstix
*Dark Matter Orb arc*
Wavalea Napua Kawena†
*Spectrum Island arc*
**Black Zappz**†
*Ice Kingdom arc*
Teddy LaScalea
*Audrey arc*
**Cimetiere**† (Young)
*2028 Moltara City Olympic Games arc*
Zander Kingston
*Lost Isle arc*
**Nerezza**

 Major Antagonists
**Ciara**†
Secondary
Sir Grimsley Landon Renallo
Other Antagonists
King Dedede
*The Darkest Faerie Returns arc*
**Jhudora**
Dark Faerie Sisters
Malice
*Human Dimension arc*
**Zane Kingston**
Fey Forastero

Fey (on the right), and Rick (left) giving her a rose

**Fey Forastero** (née Jennings) is a supporting character in the *Talk About Random series*.

Fey is Rick's wife and supports Rick on anything he does. Before getting married, she and Rick began to develop a strong love connection.

## Trivia

* It is uncertain if Fey transitions to supporting protagonist, since she is married to Rick in the *New Series Trilogy*.
* Her and Rick's relationship bares resemblance to Wave and Hikari's, but it was shattered because of Geraldina during the Geraptiku Era.
Mega Blackout of 1998

On January 29, 1998, the **Mega Blackout of 1998** was a power outage that affected the entire Neopian region.

## Blackout Origin

The blackout originated in Shenkuu, at an abandoned temple where a strange figure possessed an unknown object. Witnesses say this figure wore a dark cloak with ragged ends, and purple eyes are only seen. The unknown object created wiped out energy sources coming from power.
Key of Time arc

**Key of Time arc** is the first story arc of *Talk About Random: Tall Tales* and the sixteenth overall.

After the events of the Lost Isle occurred a year ago, the 8 survivors try to catch up on what they missed. However, Flosty Tyson, Buizel's cousin, comes to town with a strange artifact, everyone wonders what the artifact is or what it does. But, Flotsy was being followed by archaeologists who wants the artifact for themselves. They also want the powers hidden in the artifact and collect more of the remaining pieces of the artifact. Everyone must work together to stop the evil archaeologists from collecting the pieces and gaining infinite power.

## Trivia

* A chapter titled, ‘Buizel and Flotsy’, is actually a scrapped chapter from another chapter, titled ‘The Reunion’.
	+ It was originally slated for the 2014 series.

## Navigation

Scourge of the Spirits arc
***Talk About Random: New Beginnings***
Lost Isle arc
***Talk About Random: Tall Tales***
Team Shadow arc
***Talk About Random EX***
Soul of the Spirits arc
***Talk About Random: College Years***
College Years arc
King Altador's Olympic Celebration

**King Altador's Olympic Celebration** is the fourteenth episode of Season 4 in *Talk About Random: New Beginnings* and the 189th overall.

King Altador decides to throw one final celebration of the New Maryland’s medal count and the heroism of the Junior-Kawena Family. However, in a sudden turn of events, two known thieves make a surprising return and stole the coronation crowns.

## Trivia

* The chapter makes a reference to *FRIENDS*, about the 50 states
	+ On the Season 7 Thanksgiving episode, "The One Chandler Does Not Like Dogs", Chandler makes everyone to name all 50 states of the United States under 6 minutes, which Ross accepts to do so. However, Chandler spiced up the deal with Ross that if he was able to get all 50 states, he gets Thanksgiving dinner, but if he didn't, he would not get the dinner.
Medusa Vang

In disguise as a princess (left). True form as Medusa (right)

**Princess** **Siernna Aravia** (true name: **Medusa Vang**) is the main antagonist of the Battle of Neopia arc in *Talk About Random EX*.

Medusa is a demonic Aisha disguised as a princess who placed a curse on Neopia, where everyone battles each other, including the brothers. Disguised as a princess, she decided to set up a tournament using Neopia as the arena. All the destruction and mayhem brings Medusa excitement. However, when it came to the "final round", she then decided to battle the finalist and reveal her true form.

## Trivia

* The name "Medusa" is coined from Greek mythology of the same of the same name.
* Medusa is the second villain to hide their true form, first being Metasora.
Hank Watterson

**Hank Watterson** is the final antagonist of the 2028 Moltara City Olympic Games arc in *Talk About Random: New Beginnings*.

Hank is a inter dimensional traveler and aligned himself with the Kingston twins a couple of weeks after the Olympic Games in Moltara City.

## Trivia

* Hank is the very first human antagonist of the *Talk About Random* franchise. The Kingston twins are not the first human antagonists because they originated in Neopia.

## Navigation

**Borim**†
*Elemental Ninja arc*
**Sheldon Priesler**
*Gallery of Evil arc*
Jhudora)
*Neopian Middle Ages arc*
Pepper Minstix
*Dark Matter Orb arc*
Wavalea Napua Kawena†
*Spectrum Island arc*
**Black Zappz**†
*Ice Kingdom arc*
Teddy LaScalea
*Audrey arc*
**Cimetiere**† (Young)
*2028 Moltara City Olympic Games arc*
Zander Kingston
*Lost Isle arc*
**Nerezza**