![](http://cobalt-company.wdfiles.com/local--resized-images/arc:season-18/style="margin:/medium.jpg) |
| Details |
| Runner: | inkie |
| Summary: | Cobalt Company ventures deeper into Pandaria. |
Key Characters
These characters are good points of contact to get involved in this Arc.
Some quest content around level 86+ may be involved in this Arc.
Writings for 'Season 18: The Valley and the Jungle'
(2025-12-14) A New Chapter — Thalstan writes back to Oranna to discuss how the ongoing story might progress, now that they've both come to a successful end to their respective missions.
(2025-12-06) They Feel Fear — Florande writes a letter to an acquaintance, Roper, with some helpful information she thinks he might want to know.
(2025-12-05) Letter from Jocoza (S18E7 Finale) — The weekly company newsletter!
(2025-12-01) Reality and Stories — Oranna writes Thalstan from the relative peace of The Lazy Turnip inn, about stories, books, experiences, expectations, adventures, and alarmingly large bugs that are totally fine now. 5k~ words.
(2025-11-30) Again — Training with the Hidden Master invokes some memories for Shun. 262 words.
(2025-11-28) Dead Drop Letter — Florande leaves a message for Raschal with news of interesting Pandarian developments, as well as a side of angst.
(2025-11-27) Prince Problems — Jo responds to Bran's concerns about Prince Anduin.
(2025-11-27) No Exits Needed — Thalstan writes back to Oranna's letter, ready to set aside metaphors (for the most part) and embrace clarity. ~2300 words.
(2025-11-25) Letter from Jocoza (S18E6) — The weekly company newsletter!
(2025-11-23) Protecting the Weak — In the wake of grief, the Sunwalkers' mission takes on a new direction. Dezco is determined not to betray his promise, while Kor is still distracted by conflict. Meanwhile, Sela tries to hold on to hope for a brighter future. ~3800 words
(2025-11-23) A Report, of Sorts — Bran writes to Captain Sparkwire about his concerns regarding Prince Anduin.
(2025-11-22) Letter to a Comrade-in-Arms — Florande writes a letter to Almeiria Fey regarding their shared history with faction conflict and dark influences, among other things.
(2025-11-19) Letter from Jocoza (S18E5) — The weekly company newsletter!
(2025-11-17) A Question of Manpower — Shine meets up with Admiral Fallon for a drink and some discussion of current events.
(2025-11-15) Letters to Teachers — Florande writes letters to her teacher Caspis and grandteacher Imrolane about her recent work in Pandaria. ~800 words.
(2025-11-13) Against Despair — Velrin responds to Florande's letter and shares her feelings.
(2025-11-11) Letter from Jocoza (S18E4) — The weekly company newsletter!
(2025-11-09) No Exits, By Choice — Oranna receives her metaphorical and literal package of a message, starts to write Thalstan a letter in return, takes a wee break, and finally decides to close off her exits out of a metaphor for clarity. 6776~ words. Blue Squad plotline and Romance.
(2025-11-08) RE: A Friendly Official Request — Sir Dane Atley of Blue Squad responds to Admiral Fallon's request for assistance.
(2025-11-08) Letter from Jocoza (S18E3) — The weekly company newsletter!
RP Logs for 'Season 18: The Valley and the Jungle'
(2025-12-02) The Day Was Won — Atley and Shun meet in Halfhill to discuss the recent affairs of Pandaria. Grunts are had. Laughs are not.
(2025-11-30) Your Training is Complete — After two training montages, Shun and Estel return to the inn to rest and take care of one another. Shun has opinions; Estel asks about them. ~1.4k words.
(2025-11-30) VICTORY FOR BUN (S18 E7 - Blue Squad Log) — All of Bun's training and prior heroics have led to this moment: It is time for him to save Stoneplow. (And, honestly, all of Pandaria.) Blue Squad helps. (White Squad, though absent, also helped.)
(2025-11-30) The Hidden Master (S18 E7 - White Squad Log) — White Squad meets up with Lin Tenderpaw and finds that the Hidden Master is, despite Shun's doubt, real. Gwenivene volunteers everyone for more training. TRAINING MONTAGE! Alysson cooks a banana over a very normal brazier. Iphindra tests a new spell. Estel makes jademoon leaf ointment. The trials just keep getting harder. ANOTHER TRAINING MONTAGE! With clarity and focus, nothing is impossible. ~3.7k words.
(2025-11-23) Stormstout Brewery (S18 E6 - White Squad Log) — White Squad clears out Stormstout Brewery with the help of Joelle Ebek. Gwenivene explains the word "serendipitous". Estel carries Alysson's socks in his honor. Iphindra joins a hozen dance party. Shun might be in hell. ~4.4k words.
(2025-11-23) Empires and Insects (S18 E6 - Blue Squad Log) — Blue Squad checks in with Sentinel Commander Lyalia, and find themselves contending with mogu, magic, and a whole new threat. Prince Anduin is getting on Bran's last nerve. Everyone has feelings about feelings. The animals are probably going to need their own spin-off show.
(2025-11-23) Chasing Anduin — After Blue Squad's work on Sunday is done, Atley meets with Siamus to discuss what should be done about Anduin. The two of them and Lena consider the various forces at play in Pandaria; Siamus is going to need his notebook and a better map. Everyone agrees it's time to call in the Spooky Specialists.
(2025-11-18) Fishing for Cookies — Oranna catches Dane catching fish, and they discuss what's going on with Oranna and her letters, what Befound may or may not be up to end of winter, and what the future might hold for the pandaren of Pandaria. 5700~ words.
(2025-11-16) Hops and Barrels (S18 E5 - White Squad Log) — White Squad continues to help Chen Stormstout with his brewing quest. Alysson gets the hops. Shun does not want to be the tooth fairy. Gwen has some experience farming. Iphindra hates the word 'weeds'. Estel makes a sprite bath, which is like a bird bath but in a barrel. ~4.1k words.
(2025-11-16) Cats and Dogs (S18 E5 - Blue Squad Log) — Blue Squad heads back to Crane Wing Refuge to help some neighboring jinyu. Everyone relates to Tired Shushen. They receive disquieting news from the Alliance, and head to the harbor beach to help out. Florande does not control the weather. Bran hopes the Admiral has dry socks. Bun knew that bug looked suspicious. Befound is proud but also soggy.
(2025-11-09) Chen's Emperor Stout (S18 E4 - White Squad Log) — White Squad agrees to help Chen Stormstout make a brew to prove that he's the best brewer alive. Gwen is back to work, but Estel takes the lead for today. Iphindra befriends an otter. The otter befriends Alysson. Alysson names the otter. The Grainlord does not approve of smiling. Pookie is very strong. In a sad cave beneath a sad cliff, the team collects some malted cave barley, which Blizzard has decided is a thing that exists. Mudmug is stronger than Pookie. A green dragon turtle begins his enemies-to-friends arc with Alysson. ~4.8k words.
(2025-11-09) An Ecosystem is a Delicate Mechanism (S18 E4 - Blue Squad Log) — Blue Squad addresses some local ecosystem problems on behalf of the Alliance. They learn that it is bad for a species population to explode either numerically or physically, and that the navy has boats for its boats. They get a raft for a raft. The rafts do not get progressively larger, to Florande's disappointment.
(2025-11-06) How Are You With Everything? — Dane meets Estel at the Thunderfoot Inn and takes the opportunity to check in about how White Squad has been doing.
(2025-11-02) The Way of the Red Crane (S18 E3 - Blue Squad Log) — Blue Squad is dispatched deeper into the Krasarang Wilds, where they find the fabled Temple of the Red Crane... and a familiar -- but very unexpected -- face. They learn a great deal of pandaren wisdom. Well, they learn some pandaren sayings, anyway. The wisdom is up for debate. Another of Pandaria's Sha is vanquished. And no, I don't know whether the correct plural is saurok or sauren, but Blizzard doesn't seem to know either.
(2025-11-02) Li Li Stormstout's Big Adventure (S18 E3 - White Squad Log) — Gwen is still resting, and Shun is away in Stromgarde, making Estel the default supervisor of White Squad. They pick up another child to babysit: Li Li Stormstout, a young adventurer from the Wandering Isle. Iphindra checks for caves behind a waterfall. Everyone gets to spend a day in the life of a silk-gathering guy. Alysson does not eat raw silk. Mothallus, Silken Deathweng, is defeated. Everyone tries dreamleaf tea, but the vision of the Golden Dream is not exactly as advertised. ~4.6k words.
(2025-10-26) The Pools of Youth (S18 E2 - Blue Squad Log) — Blue Squad heads down to help at the border of the Krasarang Wilds, and ends up pulled up into an unexpected kaldorei expedition. Oranna is skeptical, and Befound is hungry. Florande was immortal as a tween. Bran's curiosity knows no danger. Atley is great at smashing things. Shine is silently effective, and Bun is leaning into adventure. ~7800 words
(2025-10-26) Pigs, Sheep, and Virmen (S18 E2 - White Squad Log) — White Squad visits several Thunderfoot farms in the area to lend a hand. Some pigs are picky eaters. Alysson gets to see some piglets. Iphindra has a great day being followed by all the animals. Estel learns how to catch falling friends. The turnip war continues. Li Li Stormstout is very relatable. Shun does not like pranks. ~4.6k words.
(2025-10-23) Good Food and Company — Atley, Bran, Estel, Florande, Gwenivene, and Mi Shu meet up at Pang's Stead for good food and good company.
(2025-10-19) Veteran Turnips and Watermelon Boats (S18 E1 - White Squad Log) — White Squad rescues some vegetables and does some pest control. Estel leads the team while Gwen is resting. Alysson builds a marmot village. Iphindra plays a game with a giant mushan. Shun is in the wrong genre. ~2.5k words.
(2025-10-19) The Mighty Cobalts (S18 E1 - Blue Squad Log) — Cobalt Company ventures out of the Jade Forest and into the sunshine of the Valley of the Four Winds. And then Blue Squad rides straight out of the sunshine and into the rain at Zhu's Watch. Some good butt-punchin' gets done.