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Honecker

Honecker is a Skeksis from Leandoros who manages the Red Rook in the Seaside Promenade.

Honecker's theme is forbidden knowledge from Pyre.

## History

Honecker came from a group of Primal Generation Skeksis who gained enough sentience to be considered on par with the Domanti. No longer able to able to interact with Ripper's army, but also mistrusted by the second generation, Honecker and his companions decided to leave Leandoros for a potentially better life elsewhere.

Though some of the group sailed across the ocean to get to areas such as Genkov, Serfina, and Avalon, most of them enter Kepia as part of the Leandorian Mass Migration, with Honecker and his companions being situated in Pandeli. As Skeksis are naturally talented in magic and brewing, they were able to set up an amateur potion shop called the Red Rook, which Honecker's group now manages collectively.

## Personality

### Crude and Obnoxious

Skeksis have always been discriminated against as bringers of death due to their faces being essentially skulls. A youth spent as a social outcast has deprived Honecker of the skills needed to properly interact with others, and he often fails to read social cues as a result. Though he is able to function as the head of the Red Rook, the mystery and intrigue he creates for himself easily falls away should he be talked to off the job, as he doesn't understand how to interact with those who aren't customers.

### Storyteller

Given the Red Rook's popularity, its head waiter would obviously require the ability to properly entertain their guests. Though Honecker isn't exactly able to connect with others emotionally, he is absolutely proficient in keeping others interested through stories and theatrics.

### Wants Respect

Pandeli's Skeksis population are relatively stable economically speaking, but lack any sort of social mobility. Often treated more as curiosities rather than actual living, thinking creatures, they live their lives constantly desiring respect and social position. Honecker is much the same.

### Violent

The skeleton-like appearance of Skeksis are quite intimidating to even trained soldiers, and Honecker as long since learned to take advantage of his appearance to get him out of bad situations. When cornered, he will often resort to violence without hesitation.
Fletcher Alley

Fletcher Alley is a district of Hackett Square that Specializes in weapons and armor. Most of the district residents are blacksmiths, armorers, etc.

For intro narration, see here.

The theme here is blacksmith ambiance.

## Rudstrod's Arms

Rudstrod's Arms is a weapon and armor shop owned by Rudstrod Vickens, a blacksmith living in Fletcher Alley. The players can commission Rudstrod to make customized weapons and armor.

## The Collector

The Collector is a weapon and armor shop specializing in more unusual equipment not traditionally found in other stores. The owner Zel is a weapons and armor collector, and sells a number of unconventional items.

## Beggar's Circle

Beggar's Circle is one of the five dueling clubs located in Pandeli. Considering the high population density of Hackett Square, Beggar's Circle can be considered the most popular club in the city. Unlike the other four clubs, participation is open to all members of the public.

During the day, the circle is typically used by tourists looking for a bit of excitement, along with punch-out artists and the like. After hours, it gets used by residents to settle conflicts, and also acts as a playground for children.

Overall, Beggar's Circle has the lowest skill level of all of Pandeli's Dueling Clubs.
Trinjah

Trinjah is an orc warlord who rose to power amongst the tribes of the Sea of Lilies during The Wasting War. Through sheer power and charisma, he was able to unite the various groups of his home to form the Alaka Alliance and start a rebellion against the nation of Wolanski, which had taken over the area years before.
Triflora

Trifloras are an alchemical ingredient native to the Sea of Lilies. It possesses the ability to mimic the magical signature of other plants and animals, and was at one point an exceedingly valuable ingredient in brewing due to its ability to essentially double the effectiveness of any potion it was used as an ingredient in. It has recently been hunted to near extinction by the Kepian government due to its role a central ingredient in Passion.
Teh'vah

The Teh'vah are a pre-Kepian civilization that came into existence in the middle of the Kepian interior. Along with the Mah'tatski, they are the only two civilizations that have managed to survive intact up to modern day Kepia.

## Geography

The Teh'vah are a scattered number of tribes located throughout the interior of the Kepian continent, primarily in the Canopy of Jure and the Low Greens. Though relatively numerous, there were only four truly notable tribes whose history has survived the passage of time to modern day Kepia. Of these four, only a single one still exists.
Sazaban Lindelt

Sazaban Lindelt is a Kepian historian and graduate of the KUI. Specializing in contemporary Kepian history, her studies focus on Kepia's foreign relations with other nations, primarily with its neighbor Leandoros. Prior to becoming a history professor, she was originally part of the first Leandorian diplomatic team to enter Kepia.

## History

Sazaban is a Kenku that was born as part of the Domanti Generation. Using the intellect and composure native to secretary birds, she distinguished herself from her fellow Leandorians through her ability as a diplomat, and in fact managed to get selected to be part of the first group to enter Kepia for the purpose of diplomatic talks. Her work is often viewed by her contemporaries to have been essential in establishing preliminary relations between the two nations, and she has played a major role in distinguishing and separating the Domanti from the Primal Generation.

Although no longer a diplomat, Sazaban's accomplishments secured her a position as a student of history at the KUI, and she would graduate to become a contemporary history professor focusing on the developing relations between Kepia and Domanti Leandoros.
Sohail Castle Intro Narration

As you near the back walls of Pandeli, the silhouette of Sohail Castle looms over the horizon, blocking the sun and casting a large shadow over the streets. Large and imposing, it presents itself almost like a beacon representing the power possessed by Pandeli.

The golden walls of Avalon’s major cities are re-glossed by workers daily. In contrast, the paint decorating Sohail has long since been washed away by wind and rain, leaving a bleached, paste-like white speckled with the occasional splotch of color.

The number of citizens roaming the streets becomes ever smaller as you approach the main gates, and gradually you begin to see more businessmen, nobles, servants, and soldiers. Especially soldiers. The promenade had a guard or two dozing near the water every block or so, but here you pass by fully equipped 10 men patrol units every few minutes. They’re better geared, greater in number, and obviously better trained, and their uniforms don’t seem to fit the standard worn by the rest of the town either. In fact, the unique patterns, embroidery, and colors of their weapons make them seem almost separate from the town. Where as Pandeli's streets and ground troops sport deep blues and yellows, these soldiers wear shades of green and orange. They also have different symbols embroidered onto their weapons and armor, with no consistency between them. Here, a deer underneath a full moon. There, a raven clutching a dagger.
Adolis Heights

Adolis Heights is a Teh'vah city and popular tourist destination located at the top of the Jure Continental Lift. Though the various magical settlements of the Teh'vah and Mah'tatski are relatively isolated and secretive, Adolis Heights remains the sole exception to that rule, opening its doors to welcome outsiders and tourism, both of which are highly prevalent due to it being situated right on top of Kepia's most heavily populated travel route.

Along side The Lornfluke and Selean, these three cities are the largest and most well known settlements in the Canopy of Jure.

## City Layout

Adolis Heights is separated into vertical districts, with wealth generally increasing as one goes higher up.

### Kanker's Slums

The former home base of the Adolis Magliana. Originally a fortress outpost constructed to guard the rest of Adolis Heights against the Kepian government during the Loyalty Wars, it was sieged down and torn to pieces by Van Kanker. The ruins now serve as a home to the city's various undesirables, and is mostly an independent entity due to city officials not being willing to risk braving the magical fallout still present in the area.

A number of subsidiary groups to the Adolis Magliana have ruined headquarters here, and many of these sites still have valuables stored within. As a result, the slums are rather popular for looters, fortune seekers, and the like.

### Limb Quarter

A working class district that houses many of the survivors of the Loyalty Wars. Many of them are disfigured and handicapped, resulting in a very large and thriving prosthetics industry.

### The Bark Maze

A business district. It is notable for being heavily contested territory between local government and remnant gangs from the Loyalty Wars.

### Rosewood Boulevard

Rosewood Boulevard is the location of the Jure Continental Lift. It is a tourist district that contains shops and cheaper hotels.

### Floating Forest

An upper class neighborhood that often houses important officials who are passing through Adolis Heights while making their way to eastern or southern Kepia.

### Magnolia

The main attraction of Adolis Heights. Magnolia is a massive pleasure district that contains hotels, shops, casinos, and various other recreational buildings.

## The Mawson Expedition

Adolis Heights acts as the starting city for The Mawson Expedition.

Adolis Heights is the first city that the party will use as a hub. It is also the only city on the surface. Each character begins with 3d6 x 10 sp. Since they are scholars, they will have very little else, aside from a few starting items based on their class. The expedition will set off for the underground settlement of The Lornfluke in one day. The party is therefore responsible for earning enough money to purchase lanterns, fuel, equipment, and rations for the journey. At least 140 lumes worth of fuel is recommended for the trek down into the Lornfluke.

Very broadly, Adolis Heights offers the following points of interest:

* A gambling district
* A mercenary guild
* General goods shop
* Teh’vah magic shop
Avalonian Greatswords

Avalonian Greatswords Coat of Arms

The Avalonian Greatswords are a military division serving under the nation of Avalon.

The southern territories have no shortage of barbarian tribes willing to serve under the empire, be it for glory or greed. Many fortune seekers inevitably sign up for their first year of service in the search of status and wealth.

While the military does offer a greater life for such people, the opportunities made available to outsiders are naturally restricted. A position within the Avalonian Greatswords represents one of the highest possible positions one could hope to achieve coming from such a background. Each and every one of its members are considered veterans, and the unit as a whole is considered a major pillar of Avalon’s core infantry.

Embracing the battlelust common across barbarian cultures, Greatswords make do with minimalist protection, wearing just enough to protect their vitals and forgoing the shield in favor of the largest swords they could reasonably obtain.
Tea Room

The Tea Room is an auction house located in The Cauldron. It specializes primarily on selling alchemical ingredients, and typically deals with items too valuable to be able to safely trade outside. Many of the rarer herbs stocked by the Glass Mountain Pestle are often sold through here, though they are by no means the primary patron of the house.

The Tea Room has black market ambiance,

☀https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vHaWAxh8vzU&t=1s

For intro narration, see here.

## Auction Bidding

Goods in the Tea Rooms are purchased through bidding. Player characters have an opportunity to bid for an item of interest. To determine if someone tries to outbid them, the DM will roll a d20 with DC 20. For each time the players bid, the DC decreases by 1. Each time an npc bids, the amount they will bid higher by is 10\*1d10 percent of the previous bid. If the players don't decide to bid, the DC will continue to decrease as other npcs try to bid.

Any ingredient with worth in the range of gp will be sold here.
Amber Lynette

Total: 4

* Everyone’s doing their hair, their makeup, making sure their numbers are secure.
* [Fan vote announced] I’m thinking, “Oh, my God.”
* Everything’s been building up to the first moment, but as soon as I saw the judges, and I was in front of them I’m thinking, “Oh, my God, this is real now. It’s real.”

**(8.2)**

* Hannah has more spark than me. Even though it’s kind of scary, but at the same time, it’s what you need to see, because I know that I can be better than this.

## **Commentary**

### **Season 8**

**(8.2)**

* Amber, you have no pom experience, right? So, Hannah, come dance next to her please. [*They dance*] See? Do you see the difference? You see what just happened? [Hannah] just kicked your butt on the head roll. [*Pointing to Hannah*] This is spark. So, maybe you should have trained where she did, right? – Kitty Carter
* [Kickline, referring to Emily Roslyn and Amber Lynette] Two and three are struggling.

## **End of Journey**

### **Season 8**

**(8.2)**

* Makes it to finals, but is not selected for training camp

## **Other**

### **Season 8**

**(8.2)**

* At panel interviews, she says she does project management and program management for Verizon Business.

* At panel interviews, she asked who the NFL’s all-time leading rusher is, but cannot answer, even after the hint that he won Dancing with the Stars. (*It is Emmitt Smith*)

## Misc.

* Dallas Mavericks Dancer post-tryout
* Former Golden State Warriors Dancer
Cori Robinson

Total: x

* x

* [Finals] "Cori Robinson doesn't seem to have that standout quality today." - Kelli
* [Cori is not selected for a return to training camp] "Cori Robinson has been a good cheerleader for us. It's always very difficult for a veteran to not return." - Kelli

## **Office Visits**

### **Season X**

**(x.x)**

* x

## **End of Journey**

### **Season 2**

**(2.2)**

* Not invited to training camp for a third season

## **Other**

### **Season X**

**(x.x)**

* x
Justine Phillips

Total: x

Season 3: 2

Season 4: 4

* [At private session with Melissa Kellerman] I’ve been trying to help her, you know, with relaxing her shoulders, you know, pulling them back a little bit, just loosening up her entire upper body.
* [At private session with Melissa Kellerman] It’s just a matter of getting her power and her energy and her womanly, you know, sexiness to come out a little bit more.

### **Season 4**

**(4.3)**

* [*About being her seat location at the first meeting*] I obviously didn’t do as well as I thought I did, but there’s obviously room for improvement. And I’d like to know, you know, where I can do that.

**(4.5)**

* [Free-falling session] I’m going to do it. I have to do it.

**(4.7)**

* [At new Cowboys stadium] When I walked through the front door, my jaw dropped open. It was overwhelming.
* When I first walked into the new locker room, I started to cry. I feel so lucky. Compared to the locker room we had before, it is the most amazing blessing.

## **Commentary**

### **Season 3**

**(3.6)**

* *During Melissa Kellerman’s office visit,Kelli says she should pay attention to Justine, because she has a larger-than-life and sexy style of dance.*

### **Season 4**

**(4.2)**

* [Finals judging, most raise their hands] On the spirit of DCC, she’s an A plus-plus superstar.

**(4.3)**

* [*Everyone is seated by how they scored at auditions*] When I see veterans like Michelle, Amy, Melissa, and Justine, who’s a fifth-year veteran, on the bottom rows – that is not a good place to be. – K

## **Other**

### **Season 3**

**(3.2)**

* First one shown invited to training camp
* Announced as group leader for group three

**(3.7)**

* Teach Melissa Kellerman in a one-on-one session
* One of three veterans (with Brooke and Nicole) selected to perform alongside four weaker rookie candidates to serve as a comparison

**(3.8)**

* Stays on the field to perform a dance alongside Jordan Chanley for comparison

### **Season 4**

**(4.2)**

* Is the first to perform her solo at finals

**(4.3)**

* At the opening meeting, tells the group it is her fifth year

**(4.5)**

* Sits in on Kaime’s office visit, where Kelli mentions she’s there because she will be her group leader (Group 3) and they want to be aware of what is being discussed in that meeting.

**(4.6)**

* Teaches Kaime in a private session at the start of the episode

### **Season 6**

**(6.8)**

* Performs with the other All-Stars for the current team
* Agrees with Trisha Trevino that what she misses most is seeing every one every day

## **Misc.**

* **Group Leader** in Seasons 3 and 4
* **Pro Bowl Cheerleader** in Season 4
* Former Dallas Mavericks Dancer
Makenzi Swicegood

Total: x

Season 3: 2

Season 10: 1

* When she said my name [as group leader] I couldn’t stop shaking, and I was so excited, and I just, “oh, my God. It’s me,” and I feel like I’m about to start crying now ‘cause it’s such a huge honor.

**(3.6)**

* Right now, Sydney needs to work on her kicks mostly. Getting them sharper and up there. Just because she’s not used to that at all.

### **Season 10**

**(10.5)**

* I coach All-Star Cheerleading, and I work for Cheer Athletics, the best All-Star Cheerleading company in the world.

## **Commentary**

### **Season 3**

**(3.3)**

* [During Jordyn’s office visit] Kelli asks Jordyn when she watched the veterans, who did she notice? Jordyn answers Makenzi. Kelli says Makenzi gets noticed, and that’s exactly the type of projection that Jordyn needs.

**(3.6)**

* I do feel comfortable going to Makenzi. She’s just really easygoing and she helped a lot. – Sydney Durso

### **Season 6**

**(6.4)**

* My rookie year, Makenzi Swicegood was one of the leaders and she’s a tiny little blonde. She’s in California now, but she was one of the upper veterans. And she told us to work on kicks, if we were having problems, to use ankle weights. – Brittany Evans [*Makenzi is only mentioned and not seen*]

## **Other**

### **Season 3**

**(3.4)**

* Announced as group leader for group four

**(3.6)**

* Has a one-on-one session helping Sydney, and advises her to use light leg weights in exercises to help strengthen her kicks

### **Season 6**

**(6.8)**

* Performs with the other All-Stars for the current team

### **Season 10**

**(10.5)**

* She is one of the former DCC’s to walk the runway at the Belk fashion show
Kristen Gauthier

* x

Total: x

Season 3: 0

Season 4: 0

* x

* The girls that actually showed me what it would be to be a Dallas Cowboys Cheerleader are the veterans that showed up tonight: Kristen Gauthier, Sarah Clay, Meagan Sharp. – Kitty

### **Season 4**

**(4.3)**

* Why is your left low? Tired? Too bad. – J

## **Office Visits**

### **Season X**

**(x.x)**

* x

## **Other**

### **Season 3**

**(3.2)**

* Shown with other DCC and rookie hopefuls at Kitty’s Dance Factory

### **Season 4**

**(4.6)**

* Leads the jump split clinic for the rookies (along with Meredith Oden)

## **Misc.**

* x
Andrea Rogers

Total: x

Season 3: 0

* x

* She received positive feedback from Judy during an episode where the ladies had to "sexy walk" across the floor. Judy called out her and Brooke Sorensen as "two good rookie sexy walkers" and had just the two of them go across the floor.
* In the episode where the rookies had to do media training, Kelly praised Andrea for having a good "interview". The criticism given was regarding the color of the top she was wearing.
* She did not make Jay Johnson's power squad.
* In the final episode when the team is announced, she can be seen holding hands with Brooke as Kelly reads the press release.
* She appears in the back row of the 2006-2007 squad photo on the left side.

### **Season 2**

* DCC big sis to Ally Traylor.
* Appears to the right of center, in the first standing row in the 2007-2008 squad photo.

## **Office Visits**

### **Season X**

**(x.x)**

* x

## **End of Journey**

### **Season 3**

**(3.2)**

* Not brought back to training camp for a third year

## **Other**

### **Season 3**

**(3.2)**

* Short clip of solo performance shown in a montage of other solos. Wasn't focused on, and Kelly didn't mention her specifically regarding a reason she wasn't asked back to training camp. Can see in the background as still being in the seats as the last names are called. The camera mostly focused on the vets with strong emotional reactions. No exit interview was captured.

## **Misc.**

* Appeared in the 2008 Swimsuit Calendar for the month of July, also featured on the back of the calendar
* Appears as one of the months in the 2008 Sideline Calendar
* Appears in the 2009 Swimsuit Daily Desk Calendar.
* Appears in the Texas House Hunters Episode
* Appears in a sketch for the former SportsCenter show Mayne Event, featuring a spoof on the finale of The Sopranos. Sketch starts at 1:20. Stars former assistant coach Tony Sparano, Tony Romo, and Jason Witten.[1]
* Thanksgiving halftime performances featuring Kelly Clarkson (2007) and Carrie Underwood (2008)
Kaitlyn (S10 Semifinalist)

* 22-years-old from Texas. She’s been dancing since she was three. Her dad was laid off during her sophomore year of high school, right before she was supposed to go to college. She was told she couldn’t go to any of her dream schools. She felt like it was her job to take the reins, and she auditioned for the dance program at SMU. They gave her a scholarship and she also got a scholarship into the engineering school, which was a huge relief. She is currently a senior graduating with two degrees. She thinks there’s no better time than now for her to be a DCC.

### **Season 10**

**(10.1)**

* I cannot tell you how awesome it would feel to see “127” on that white board.
* The suspense was really built. So, I was thrilled to see my number up there.
* [Semifinals] The stakes are really high today. I feel like there’s a lot more to lose because we learn so much and do so much today.
* Biography
* I’m just thinking about the combination and running it over and over again in my head, just preparing myself mentally to get out there and remember the steps and do my best.
* [Performing semifinals routine] I did forget a little bit and I’m a perfectionist, so that’s really hard on me. But I still kept performing because that’s what I love to do and I hope that showed.
* I feel good about what I left out there. I feel like the judges saw who I am and my performance quality and I think that is enough.
* I was really disappointed to not hear my name, but I realize that God has a different plan for me. This year, it isn’t DCC, maybe it’s engineering.

## **Commentary**

### **Season 10**

**(10.1)**

* She knows how to move. That’s for sure. – K
* [Preliminaries judging] I have a question of appearance./ I have a good figure. I think she was an average performer. – Charlotte
* Kaitlyn is an interesting candidate. She comes very highly recommended from the dance community. I think there were some that liked her look and some that didn’t. So, I guess we’ll have to see if she even makes it past prelims. – K
* [Semifinals judging] She was so bright. She had a little sparkle. I thought she’d probably be a great interview./ I didn’t think she was a dance major today. – K

## **End of Journey**

### **Season 10**

**(10.1)**

* Makes it to semifinals, but is not

invited to finals
Armani

* x

Total: x

* x

* x

* Armani is just so solid with her counts - K

* x

## **Other**

**(15.3)**

* Watches her college graduation along with her mother (from South Carolina) from the “bubble”.

## **Post Season 16**

* For the 2023 season, she is fourth-year veteran. She was also named the 2nd Group Leader for Group 2.
* For the 2022 season, she is a third-year veteran.
Oracinque

Oracinque is an alchemical ingredient native to the Sea of Lilies. It is a mild depressant that slows down the processing abilities of the brain, making the afflicted more open and less on guard when confronting strangers. When consumed in small amounts, it will give the user an air of friendliness and relaxation. When used in excess, it will cause lowered inhibitions and self control, making the user excessively trusting of strangers.
Kristin Hager

* She discusses her first season as a DCC and not making it back as a veteran

Total: 4

Season 1: 2
Season 3: 2

* [With flashbacks] "I cheered for the DCC for the ’06-’07 season and didn’t make it back last year, and I figured you’re only young enough once, and your body only allows you do something for so long, then why not go for it, if you still want to do it?"
* [With Carrie, invited to finals] "Carrie and I cheered out rookie season together, and neither one of us were on the squad last year.  And so, this whole process has been exciting to go through it together."

## **Commentary**

### **Season 3**

**(3.1)**

* "Her body is amazing now." – Judy/"Yeah!" – Kelli
* [Semifinals judging] "I thought she danced well."/"Yeah, I did too. I liked her." – Charlotte Jones/"For a veteran, her kicks were really low and really flexed."
* [Semifinals judging] "Between [Carrie Stilwell-Griffiths] and, like, **Kristin Hager**, who are both trying back out, is there a stronger opinion either way?" – Kelli/"They’re both hard-core. I mean, you give something, a plan, they stick with it. But what I just felt, it’s kind of like revisiting the scene of the crime, almost. It’s that maybe their expiration date has gone, but, it’s kind of like, you were here before, you look good, but it seems like it’s already passed you, you know?" – Jay Johnson

## **Office Visits**

### **Season 1**

**(1.3)**

* While the visit itself is not shown, she is shown being called into the office.

### **(1.8)**

* Called in to speak with Kelli and Judy. Ultimately leaves the office and rejoins the TCC and veterans.

## **End of Journey**

### **Season 2**

**(2.2)**

* Not brought back to training camp for a second year.

### **Season 3**

**(3.2)**

* Makes it back to finals, but is not invited to training camp.

## **Other**

### **Season 3**

**(3.1)**

* Introduces herself to the judges (27 years old from Texas) at semifinals right after Kelli says in a confessional about there are girls there today that have been cheerleaders before, and that they are in the same boat as everybody else.
* Shown being invited to finals (in last five names to call).

## Gallery

Season 1 (2006)

November 17, 2006November 17, 2006
Season 2 (2007)

Season 3 (2008)

## **Misc.**

* Alongside Carrie Stilwell-Griffiths, she is one of two former cheerleaders to try out again in Season 3.
Golden Conquistadors

Coat of Arms of the Golden Conquistadors

The Golden Conquistadors are a military sub-unit serving under the Knights Eternal. They can generally be considered the main vanguard of The Knights Eternal. In any sort of major conflict between Avalon and another power, they make up a majority of the frontal forces.

Specializing in heavy infantry, Golden Conquistadors typically make up the front line of any decently sized Avalonian force.
Motsie Bulb

Motsie Bulbs are an alchemical ingredient native to the High Greens. They are bulbous fruits that grow atop their parent tree, and can easily grow to the size of a house.

The bulbs are relatively light, and their juices are a very powerful energizer that produces effects similar to caffeine. Obviously, Motsie Bulbs are significantly stronger, and are typically used in enhancement potions meant to enhance strength, dexterity, reaction time, etc.

Although the plant itself is relatively easy to use, the high cost of Motsie Bulbs comes primarily from the difficulty of actually obtaining them. They grow exclusively on Ellington Prairie, which automatically makes it a very valuable item.

In addition to the difficulty of acquirement, another difficulty of working with the Motsie Bulb is the extremely quick rate at which it spoils after being taken out of the Prairie, with the sudden environmental change being highly damaging to the plant. Motsie Bulbs must therefore be used typically on the same day that it was harvested to ensure maximum ingredient potency, something which can be highly difficult due to the size of a single bulb.

The entirety of a Motsie Bulb must also go into whatever potion is being brewed, as attempting to cut off a piece of the bulb will cause the entire bulb to rapidly deteriorate. This means that any potion containing it often needs to be made in bulk.
Cliff Fighting

Cliff Fighting is a form of martial art practiced by the Judikael mountain monks residing on top of the Fionnbarra Mountain Range in Kepia. It places a heavy focus of mobility and the ability to quickly move across vertical walls.

## Principle Techniques

### Wall Running

Although wall running is a technique practiced by many different mobility focused martial arts, none put as much focus into the technique and form as Judikael Cliff Fighters do. There are almost no well defined paths near the main temples of the Fionnbarra peaks, making wall running the staple way of traversing off the beaten path.

Traditional wall running is a relatively simple technique, consisting of traversing a short distance across a vertical face by stepping against the wall in such a way as to push oneself forward with each step. Judikael wall running shares the same basis as the normal method, but includes unique tools designed to extend the length one can travel.

#### Grip Soles

Grip soles are shoes that have been implanted with a set of retractable iron spikes. These spikes protrude from the tip of the toes and bend downward to the ground, allowing the wearer to grip themselves onto vertical surfaces by jamming the spike either between crevices or directly through the rock. The length of the spikes can also be changed at will, allowing the user to make the pivoting leg spike larger to account for the extra strain put onto it during motion.

#### Grappling Hooks

Grappling hooks have always been used as a source of extra mobility. The Judikael are not unique in their choice to specialize in this tool, nor are they even particularly skilled with the tool like the BLANK and BLANK are. Judikael hooks are prized regardless however, as a result of their unique design.

The Genkovian Technological Revolution spread its roots into Judikael society through two primary avenues; architecture and tools. Judikael mining towns along the wall transformed over spans as short as a few weeks from rural mines inhabited by at most a handful of individuals into booming settlements with thousands of miners. While most if not all of the new tools that flowed into Judikael society were meant to help with mining out the cliff wall, a small number were taken and modified for the purpose of the mountain monks. The Judikael Grapple is one such tool, consisting of a modified mechanical pickaxe head attached to rope.
Katelynn Johnson

Total: 7 (T15th most, Season 5)

* The floor is really sticky, so the turns are a little bit hard. I was a little bit off.

**(5.4)**

* [Uniform fitting] I’ve never worn anything like this in my life, so I’m kind of like embarrassed.

**(5.5)**

* If Rainer says he wants to chop off my hair and make it black and spiky, I think I could rock it. I mean, I got a little punk in me.
* [After makeover] I definitely want Kelli to walk by me and say, “I think that girl can look like a Dallas Cowboys Cheerleader. I think she can be on the field.”

**(5.7)**

* I actually have no idea what we’re going to be doing tonight on the field. All I know is that it’s really hot outside, and I’m really nervous, and my stomach hurts, so hopefully, I can just pull it through.
* [Before office] If tonight was to be my last night, I would actually feel relieved. I’m honestly really ready to know where I’m supposed to be.
* [After cut] I actually have a weight lifted off my shoulders because I know that I’m not supposed to be here yet, you know? If I want to try out next year, I’ll come back. If not, it’s okay. I’m very proud of myself with how far I’ve gotten.

## **Commentary**

### **Season 5**

**(5.5)**

* [After makeover] I’m sitting there thinking, “Who is this?” Honestly, I didn’t recognize you. – K
* I think Katelynn Johnson’s still boring. – K
* Katelynn Johnson has a lot to prove tonight, and I would like to see her dance more powerful and show us that she has what it takes. But right now, I’m not convinced. – J

**(5.7)**

* Something’s weird about Katelynn Johnson. I just, it’s weird. – K
* Katelynn Johnson, we’re talking about you. Your style is coming across kind of choppy.  – K/ The very last step before your pose, you’ve never hit. What’s before the down to roll up? Do that for me as Trisha’s counting. [They do] No! Where’s eight? That’s what I’m not seeing. – J
* Straighten your leg! – J
* Katelynn Johnson is starting to fall apart tonight. I want her to do well. But I just don’t know if she has it. She’s struggling now and I’m afraid she’ll struggle during the games. – J
* Katelynn’s still making mistakes. – J

## **Office Visits**

### **Season 5**

**(5.7)**

* [Third of five] Kelli tells her she’s interesting and pretty, and she gets noticed. Where they think there is a problem is her style and experience in dance, not cheer. Looking over the past few weeks, they think she needs some serious flexibility work and dance technique. Katelynn says she can do that. Kelli says tonight is their decision night, and she thinks they’ve seen what they need to see. She thinks it’s a matter of developing her style. Katelynn starts crying. Judy says she’s afraid Katelynn’s going to get injured trying to kick so hard and trying to prove to them that she can do it that it’s just… flexibility’s going to be hard for her this year. Katelynn thanks them, says she appreciates it, and says she’s proud of herself. Kelli says she should be.

## **End of Journey**

### **Season 5**

**(5.7)**

* Cut from training camp during her first office visit on the final night of cuts (9th of 10, 35 left after cut)
Madisyn

Total: 4

* I threw up this morning, and that’s not a good sign. But I’m just so excited to meet Kelli Finglass.
* Kelli walked up, and it was like, ‘Okay, she’s here! Okay she’s here!’
* At the age of two, I was diagnosed with a hearing disorder. I really want to be a DCC because it will give me the opportunity to show that no matter what your challenges are, and what you’re overcoming, you can do anything and don’t give up. Cause I’m ready to represent and be an ambassador for them.
* I didn’t make it, but I know it’s not my time. Yeah, I’m a little disappointed, but I know I’m going to try out my senior year.”

## **Commentary**

### **Season 12**

**(12.1)**

* “She does make me smile.” – K, “Yeah.” – J
* When we went back to Madisyn’s application, we were questioning ourselves because we didn’t even recognize her. So, something between how she appeared on the dance floor today, and how she appeared in her picture changed. – K
* “I don’t know, because my remarks don’t match her picture.” – Charlotte
* “Flattering picture?” – K, “Flattering picture.” – J, “She was a really good dancer.” – C
* Although Madisyn didn’t make it to semi-finals, she’s a very impressive young lady. And I hope she is proud of herself and her own achievements. – K

## **End of Journey**

### **Season 12**

**(12.1)**

* Not invited to semifinals

### **Season 16**

**(16.2)**

* Shown being cut from training camp

## **Other**

### **Season 12**

**(12.1)**

* Introduces herself to the judges at preliminaries (20 years old from Oklahoma and wears a hearing aid)
* Judges notice she doesn’t look like her submitted photograph
Jure Lavender

Jure Lavender is an alchemical plant native to the Canopy of Jure, though it has also been known to grow in the Low Greens. The flower has no unusual properties, and is for all purposes considered a standard plant. Rather, it's the root of the Jure Lavender that is used in alchemy.

The end of the Jure Lavender root contains a bulb which gradually gets larger over the course of its lifespan. The bulb naturally produces wind based magic, and reaches skywards, causing the root system to be above ground rather than under. At the end of its lifespan, the bulb will explode, blasting seeds into the air to be carried elsewhere.

The potent wind magic in the bulb is very useful for making specific potions such as Feather Fall and Tempest.

Although relatively common, Jure Lavenders are notoriously difficult to harvest because of both the short time span during which the root bulb is at its maximum potency and also due to the high fragility of the bulb. During actual brewing, it is often more convenient to siphon out the magical essence of the root using spells rather than dropping it directly into the brew, as doing the latter would be more likely to cause an explosion than anything else.
Knights Eternal

## The Knights Eternal

Coat of Arms of the Knights Eternal

The Knights Eternal is a military unit operating under the nation of Avalon.

Officially designated as the first division of Avalon’s standing army, the Knights Eternal represent the military prowess of Avalon County, otherwise known as the capital. It is the largest force falling under a single banner in the entire army, numbering over 300,000.

Where as most counties produce troops that specialize in one or two skill sets, The Knights Eternal is much more similar to an actual independent army, possessing multiple subdivisions that have a variety of different functions.

Mercenaries and recruits often begin their service as part of The Knights Eternal before being assigned to more specific groups.
Bark Soul

Bark soul is a class 1 Kepian potion that allows the user to take on properties similar to that of a wood elemental. Created as a joint effort by a number of notable Teh'vah alchemists from the Jure Forest, it is the predecessor to the eventual development of the Wood Body techniques used by the Teh'vah tribes in the area. The potion is consumed by younger members who haven't mastered the art yet in order to help provide a crutch during practice.

When consumed, Bark Soul converts the user's body into Wood. This grants them a weakness to fire, but makes them resistant to electricity. The potion lasts for 1 hour after consumption.

Although classified as class 1, Bark Soul has relatively lax restrictions on who can obtain it, primarily because of how difficult it is to control the body after consumption. Effective use and progressive development of Wood Body requires a large amount of said potion along with a lengthy practice time in order to gain proficiency. It generally sees little use outside of specific Teh'vah clans, and even then users will gradually stop using it as they become proficient enough to infuse their bodies with water without the potion.

## Brewing

The primary reason behind Bark Soul being considered as a class 1 potion comes it being a gateway potion used to learn Teh'vah techniques. A large number of such techniques used by the Teh'vah and Mah'tatski tribes are considered state secrets, and thus any potion made to emulate such techniques are considered the same.

The primary ingredient for brewing Bark Soul is the sap of Ebria Trees growing in the Canopy of Jure. Although wild trees still exist, plenty of them exist in controlled farms. Once harvested, the sap is dried into a paste, which is then mixed in with alchemical water at a ratio of 10 parts sap to 1 part water in order to create a thick, viscous fluid. From here, alchemists may add various other ingredients in order to have additional miscellaneous effects, but the generic potion is done.

Bark Soul is a somewhat unique potion because it is one of the few that is not meant to be ingested to take effect. Rather, the thick gel is either applied on the skin or injected directly into the bloodstream. The first method typically takes around 30 minuets to an hour to take effect, where as the latter method takes effect immediately.
Lauren (S14 TCC)

Total: 3

* Training camp is honestly probably the most intense situation I’ve ever been in.

**(14.6)**

* [Before office] This is my first time going into the office, so it is definitely nerve-wracking, but I’m hoping that I could have a good, positive conversation with them, and we can talk about things I need to work on and then for me to improve from there.
* [After cut] It has been an emotional process, just really wanting this to become a reality. I need a little bit more time just to take more dance classes to familiarize the style. Definitely tough, but this is a goal of mine, and so I’m definitely going to work on those areas and come back stronger.

## **Commentary**

### **Season 14**

**(14.4)**

* Lauren is in the bottom tier of scoring. – K/ I think she’s going to have to find her way to “wow” more people. She’s just a blender right now. – J

**(14.5)**

* Do you not see kind of a little sexy girl in Lauren? – K/ No, I don’t. – J

**(14.6)**

* Oh. – Charm La’Donna
* Lauren, what happened? – Charm La’Donna/ My mind slipped from me, but I’ll get it next time. – Lauren/ Alright, girl. – Charm
* [Picking squad] These are strong nos. Meredith, Lauren, Bret, Kristin, Madeline, strong nos. – Charm
* Lauren’s much softer compared to the other three. – K
* On my radar is Lauren and Bret. – K
* [After cut] To have a conversation that there’s no real quick solution and just feel like almost threatens them, confuses them, and then we’re going to have the same conversation in a couple of weeks and cut them. I’m trying to eliminate the extra suffering. – K

## **Office Visits**

### **Season 14**

**(14.6)**

* [Mid episode, during practice, second of two] Kelli tells her that experience with the Rangerettes and TCU is awesome, and has come with high recommendations, giving them great hope. However, the feedback they’re getting in training camp is that she’s a soft dancer, not hard, crisp, or powerful. Kelli does think she could make the team, as she has the right look and experience. But she needs more time, and tonight will be her last night. Lauren starts crying and thanks them, and doesn’t want them to think she didn’t prioritize this, because she did. Kelli agrees, and Lauren says she recognizes what she needs to work on. She appreciates them letting her know now so she can come back better, and Judy thinks she will. [*Lauren leaves*] Judy remarks she didn’t think Kelli was cutting her, but adds that she thinks it would have ended up this way anyways.

## **End of Journey**

### **Season 14**

**(14.6)**

* Cut during the middle of week three of training camp during her first office visit (4th of 8, 41 left afterwards)

## **Other**

### **Season 14**

**(14.1)**

* Shown dancing while Judy mentions the auditionees getting better every season, and being able to see some of them in uniform tomorrow

**(14.4)**

* She’s revealed to be tied for 41st (with three others) based on how the TCC’s were scored at finals

Season 14 Stickers
 Total
Courtni Shea

Total: 6

Season 8: 4

Season 9: 2

* [Prelims] "Oh, my goodness. I cannot wait to get on that field."

**(8.5)**

* [Makeover] "I do feel a little anxious. I’ve never colored my hair before, so any new color will be an adjustment."
* "Tonight is our very first night to dance in front of Kelli and Judy since we got these awesome new makeovers. For some reason, I’m just not coming across as that “wow” girl, and I’m hoping that this awesome red hair is going to be that wow factor that I was missing before."

**(8.6)**

* [Show group auditions] "They didn’t select me, but put that aside because we’ve still got to focus on just making the squad, period."

### **Season 9**

**(9.2)**

* [Finals] "It’s the most stressful part, but I guess now it’s just a waiting game, and hoping that your name gets called at the end of the day."
* [Not invited back to training camp, teary] "It’s hard to know that you don’t get to do it again, but I’m proud of what I accomplished. I mean, how many girls get to say that they get to live out their dream, even if it was only for a year."

## **Commentary**

### **Season 8**

**(8.5)**

* "I think Courtni’s makeover is great. If her dancing doesn’t demand attention, her hair now will." – Kelli
* [Fashion fix seminar] "Besides the fit seeming a little frumpy, we totally changed her hair color, and now she’s a red head. And I’m dying to see her in greens." – Kelli
* [New outfit] "Doesn’t she look completely different and 15 pounds lighter? So, in that green, your eyes and new hair color just pop." – Abi Ferrin
* "Courtni’s trying to be a little sexier and flirtier." – Judy

### **Season 9**

**(9.2)**

* [Finals deliberation] "I thought she blended in the group. There was nothing that made her stand out." – Melissa Rycroft/"I think she’s cute. I think today she looked average." – Judy
* [Courtni not invited back to training camp] "It’s very hard to cut a veteran. It’s heartbreaking, it’s final. Morgan, Alex, and Courtni were hard realities to accept." – Kelli

## **End of Journey**

### **Season 9**

**(9.2)**

* Not brought back to training camp for a possible second season as a DCC.

## **Other**

### **Season 8**

**(8.5)**

* Makeover glamour shot: hair changed from brown to red.
* At the fashion fix seminar, Kelli has her come up front as one of the fashion “casualties” based on her makeover day outfit, which Kelli says is for “an interesting reason,” after which they change her outfit.

**(8.8)**

* She gives Morgan Whitney a little pep talk before the final practice of training camp.

## Misc.

* Dallas Stars Ice Girl post-DCC.
* Former Texas Legends Dancer
Zyantum

Zyantum is a type of rock that forms naturally in Mason's Heart. When wet, it is effectively identical to stone, but becomes very brittle when dried out. It is a very common material, and is used extensively as a common building material for the region.

## Water absorption and use as building material

Zyantum has been used since prehistoric times as a building material, first by the Kres Jah civilization and then later on by the various mining settlements that popped up in Mason's Heart over time.

Zyantum's usefulness comes from its ability to pull water out of its surroundings. Typically found around and inside of large bodies of water, they can hold an extremely large amount of water in comparison to their weight (approximately five times its weight). As Mason's Heart has year round sauna-like conditions, Zyantum is invaluable for constructing dry rooms, either to live in or to store food in.

When dry, Zyantum becomes very brittle, and it becomes easy to break it down into powder, which slowly becomes more and more viscous as more water is added. This allows it to be shaped like clay, allowing one to make containers and rooms out of the material. As the Zyantum absorbs more water over time, it gradually hardens back into stone, after which it can be dried out and then remade for whatever purpose.

## Use in clothing

In addition to its use in building rooms and containers, Zyantum is also used extensively by the residents of Mason's Heart as a substitute for clothing. By mixing the powder with a small amount of water, it can be used as a paint that one coats over the body to keep themselves dry. Over time, as more moisture is collected from the air, the paint gradually solidifies and eventually flakes off of the body, allowing one to simply reapply a fresh coating.
Andrea Richards

* x

Total: x

* x

* x

* x

* Led the finalists by performing her solo first in finals dressed as a police officer.

## **Misc.**

* While she is not a significant character for her personal presence on the show, she is probably most noteworthy for the life size "Fathead" full body shot of her being on the door to Kelli and Judy's office at the former Valley Ranch studio, which can be regularly seen many seasons after her retirement.