The Book of Ages

Hunt for the Battledome

Introduction

The Hunt for the Battledome is the second plot released on Neopets. This plot was one of only three in Neopets history to have no user involvement (the others being the original Curse on Maraqua plot and the Green Jelly plot). The plot was launched on October 2nd, 2000 (Year 2) and lasted until the 13th. Amongst other things, this plot introduced the original version of Maraqua, and the Battledome. All pages regarding this plot have now been removed from the site.

Battledome Grarrl Battledome Kacheek

Story

The story began with three pets discovering a brochure for a long lost location known as the Battledome in their attic. The three pets were Sarkis, Ursulla, and Buckley (a pet based on one owned by TNT member Donna). Initially, they visited the Lenny Library to try and research it, but didn't find what they were looking for.

Chiazilla

The three pets later heard a report from a Neopet named Benjamin on Mystery Island who claimed to know something about the Battledome, and that it may have been in possession of a Neopet known as Professor Chesterpot. Upon reaching Mystery Island, the Tiki Tack Man directed them to seek out the Island Mystic. They were briefly captured by members of the Pango Tribe of Coconut Men, before the Island Mystic intervened to release them, informing them that Chesterpot had left the island for an underwater city.

The trio set off in a boat from Mystery Island, but on the way they were capsized by the monster known as Chiazilla. Rather than drowning, the three pets discovered the underwater city of Maraqua, and along with it Professor Chesterpot's home. The Professor did indeed possess the Battledome, though it was a secret that even King Kelpbeard (then known as the Koi King) did not know. Unfortunately for everyone involved, Dr. Sloth learned of the Battledome, and kidnapped Professor Chesterpot in order to claim the Battledome for himself. The trio discovered a note left by Chesterpot, and showed it to King Kelpbeard, but he was unable to make sense of it. A water faerie (possibly Nereid) arrived in Maraqua to warn King Kelpbeard about the danger of the Battledome and request that he help recover the Professor. Seeking to stop them, Dr. Sloth unleashed his newest creation, a robot named Mechachiazilla, on the city.

King Kelpbeard summoned the real Chiazilla to defend the city from his metal counterpart, who managed to defeat it and thwart Sloth's plans.

Chiazilla Fight
Dun dun DUUUUUUUUUN!!!

With the city no longer in danger, the three heroes managed to rescue the Professor. In gratitude for being saved, the Professor agreed to share the Battledome with all of Neopia, to stop it ever being fully controlled by Dr. Sloth in the future.

Participation

Although users could not participate in any active way, when the group visited the Lenny Library in Neopia Central to research the Battledome, users could click on the books to read their titles. They were:

All Quiet on the Northern Shore
All Quiet on the Northern Shore

Battledome Defence Techniques
Battledome Defence Techniques

Better Battling
Better Battling

Care and Feeding of your NeoPet
Care and Feeding of your NeoPet

Dancing With Skeiths
Dancing With Skeiths

Deep Water Fish
Deep Water Fish

Defence for Dummies
Defence for Dummies

Early Neopian Folklore
Early Neopian Folklore

Edible Flora or Tiki Island
Edible Flora or Tiki Island

Ettiquette Protocol in the Battledome
Ettiquette Protocol in the Battledome

Hurricane Island
Hurricane Island

Lizards in the Wind
Lizards in the Wind

Mind Over Matter
Mind Over Matter

NeoPet Pets
NeoPet Pets

Neopian Home Cooking
Neopian Home Cooking

Pango-Pango... Myth or Reality?
Pango-Pango... Myth or Reality?

Sacrifice Rituals of Pango Pango
Sacrifice Rituals of Pango Pango

Secrets of the Codestones
Secrets of the Codestones

Sew Yourself Silly
Sew Yourself Silly

Ships of the World
Ships of the World

Sing-a-long with Buzz
Sing-a-long with Buzz

Strange Creatures of the Deep
Strange Creatures of the Deep

Survival Techniques Volume 3
Survival Techniques Volume 3

The Ancient Tatsu Race
The Ancient Tatsu Race

The Buaka Tribe of Tiki Island
The Buaka Tribe of Tiki Island

The History of the Battledome
The History of the Battledome

The Lone Lupe
The Lone Lupe

The Romance of Flowers
The Romance of Flowers

The World of Faeries
The World of Faeries

Traveling the Great Unknown: Diary writings of Prof. A. Chesterpot
Traveling the Great Unknown: Diary writings of Prof. A. Chesterpot

Wally Wocky Come Home
Wally Wocky Come Home

When Insects Attack...
When Insects Attack...


This page was written by Herdy and last updated on May 19, 2025.

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