World of Quest

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World of Quest
World of Quest promotional poster ‎
left to right, top to bottom: Quest, Nestor, Gatling, Way, Anna, Graer, Katastrophe, Spite and Ogun
Format Animated series
Starring Ron Pardo
Landon Norris
James Rankin
Kedar Brown
Krystal Meadows
Melissa Altro
Country of origin USA
Production
Running time 30 minutes
Broadcast
Original channel The CW (Kids' WB),CW4Kids
Original airing March 15, 2008

World of Quest is an animated series based on the graphic novel (itself based on a short webcomic) story by Jason Kruse published by Komikwerks (as "The World of Quest"). The series was created by Cookie Jar Entertainment, and was animated by Mercury Filmworks East.

It premiered Saturday March 15, 2008 on Kids' WB on The CW.

The show is set to air on Teletoon in Canada [1] and Cartoon Network (UK) in the UK [2].

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[edit] Characters

[edit] Good Guys

  • Quest: A stereotypical action-adventure hero. He is buff, has two swords, and wears a blue and crimson suit. Quest was banished by Prince Nestor's mother for putting her son's life in danger. He wants nothing to do with Prince Nestor's quest, but is forced to join him after an "allegiance spell" is cast on him. He hates Prince Nestor in a mutual way, but keeps him safe nonetheless. His standard line before going into battle is "I hate..." followed by whatever he is about to fight.
  • Prince Nestor: A stereotypical spoiled prince whose parents (the ones who banished Quest) have been kidnapped by an unnamed villian. He is determined to rescue them, and seems willing to suffer any hardship or indignity (including those inflicted by his erstwhile bodyguard Quest) in order to accomplish this.
  • Gatling: A high-tech cyborg blacksmith (95% metal), Gatling's robotic arms and legs can transform into a variety of weapons. He was the reason for Quest's banishment from the kingdom (suggested to the Queen over execution). His most often-used weapon is the ability to chew steel in his iron jaws and spit out bullets.
  • Graer: Nestor's griffin companion whose appetite usually distracts him from the mission. He states that he fought with Quest and Gatling in the past.
  • Way: A techno-creature specializing in navigation, she always knows "the way" but always uses riddles to explain; causing all but Anna Maht confusion. It is hinted that Way might have a slight crush on Nestor in episode "Where There's a Way," since even though she could free herself from imprisonment, she waited to be saved by the prince.
  • Anna Maht: A sorceress in training, Quest's biggest fan and Nestor's crush (even though she barely pays attention to him because of her fangirl attraction to Quest). So far the only spell she is able to cast is to turn inanimate objects into living creatures. This is mostly useless but it has its advantages from time to time. And even though it's not a power, she is the only one that can translate Way's riddles.
  • Albert: A giant, four-legged, green and purple creature. The crew rides in Albert's tail or on his back when traveling from adventure to adventure.

[edit] Bad Guys

  • Lord Spite: The villain of the piece, who wants to collect the five swords of power (Air, Earth, Fire, Water, and Energy) before Nestor does. However, and luckily for the heroes, he is completely incompetent.
  • General Ogun: Spite's right-hand man, a big, burly counterpart to Quest whose appearance resembles Spawn. It is also hinted he is a cross dresser. The giant mouth on Ogun's torso appears to be some kind of mystical portal.
  • Deceit: Lord Spite's sorceress henchwoman with her own agenda.
  • Katastrophe Brothers: Three squabbling brothers and henchmen to Lord Spite. They are:
    • Kalamity - A vulture-like creature
    • Khaos - A bull-like creature
    • Konfusion - A lizard-like creature
    • Katastrophe - When the brothers get wet they combine to become Katastrophe, one larger, stronger monster.

[edit] Creatures

  • Grinders: Large, green, four-legged, rhino-like creatures with four eyes, one horn, and a huge mouth full of teeth.
  • Growls: Small, goblin-like creatures that run on two legs and have fangs, a Mohawk tuft of hair, and sometimes ear piercings.
  • Sea Squawkers: Small critters with nasty biting beaks that live in Quest's moat.
  • Stumps: Sawed off logs with arms and legs and glowing red eyes. They hurl balls of tree sap.
  • Swampy Crabby Swamp Creatures: Large, green, crab-like creatures that live in the swamps that Quest and Nestor pass through. Graer likes the taste of them and says "Need more salt and butter over here!".
  • Loberman Pinchers: Green, dog-like creatures with purple shells on their backs and scorpion tails with a big, pinching claw at the end.
  • Lucky: Quest's tiny, but extremely vicious dog. It's a pure-bred grinder-spaniel, really just a ball of green fur with a giant toothy mouth and four stick-like legs. (Episode 107.1)
  • Lipsuckers: Large, slug-like creatures with giant kissing lips. (Episode 107.2)
  • Super Hopasaurus Rex: A cross between a Tyrannosaurus and a Kangaroo, bred by Spite to destroy Quest. (Episdoe 107.2)
  • Tremordites - Giant, terrible smelling sand worms that protect Dust Devil Ravine. They're totally blind and use the hair on their bodies to see. (Episode 108.2)

[edit] Locations

  • Deludium - A carnival-like town that Quest says is filled with hoodlums. (Episode 107.1)
  • Dust Devil Ravine - Inhabited by Termordites (Episode 108.2)
  • Forest of the Unforgiven - Filled with mirror tress. (Episode 107.1)
  • Lake of Little - A lake that shrinks anyone who falls into it (Episode 107.2)

[edit] Episodes

# Title Announced original airdate (US) Production code
1 "The Quest Begins/The Not-So-Great Escape"  March 15, 2008 101

The Quest Begins - Prince Nestor and his Griffin companion Graer flee the Katastrophe brothers as they search for Quest. The Katastrophe Brothers serve the evil Lord Spite. Graer is Quest's former partner. Nestor's mother banished Quest from the kingdom at some point. Nestor explains to Quest that his parents have been captured and he needs to find the Shatter Soul Sword so he can rescue them. Quest refuses to help but Nestor tricks him into reading an allegiance spell that binds him to aid the prince. D: Paul Brown, W: Stephen Sustaric.

The Not-So-Great Escape - Nestor, Quest and Graer travel to the town of Effluvium seeking Gatling. Gatling knows where to find the Dagger of Way which will lead Nestor to the five swords which make up the Shatter Soul Sword. They are promptly arrested for stepping on the grass, one of many crazy laws in the town. They get thrown into prison where they find Gatling, a cyborg whom Quest blames for his banishment. It turns out that the town is on the back of a enormous monster, and the prisoners are food for the creature. They escape and Gatling joins them on their quest. D: Paul Brown, W: Steve Cuden. 
2 "Between a Rock and a Hard Place/Bottoms Up"  March 22, 2008 102

Between a Rock and a Hard Place - Nestor and Quest encounter some talking rocks who claim to know the location of the Dagger of Way. They're lying.

Bottoms Up - Later, Nestor discovers the map to the Dagger of Way and accidentally imprints it on his butt. Many butt jokes ensue, but Nestor and his crew eventually discover the dagger and free the navigator Way, who joins them on their quest. 
3 "The Hills are Alive with the Sound of Anna Maht/Where There's a Way"  March 29, 2008 103

The Hills are Alive with the Sound of Anna Maht - The crew encounters the Sorceress Anna Maht, who turns out to be a gushing, teenage fangirl for Quest. Anna brings a mountain to life as a giant dog-like critter that won't leave them alone. In the Valley of Arms, Anna helps Nestor recover the sword of Earth, but it still needs to be activated. Anna joins the crew.

Where There's a Way - Way leads the crew into a swamp where they encounter monsters. Feeling unwanted, Way quits the crew. Lord Spite captures her along with Gatling. The crew raids Castle Mollux and rescues them. 
4 "Croc-a-Doodle-Doo/Tournament of Punishment"  April 5, 2008 104

Croc-a-Doodle-Doo - Way reveals that Nestor can activate the Earth Sword by battling the Crocadoodle-Doo monster. They travel to Crocadoodle Ville, a Vegas-like tourist town in the middle of a swamp. They find the creature, who is nothing more than a goofy pushover. He helps Nestor activate the sword. D: Paul Brown, W: Charleen Easton.

Tournament of Punishment - Way tells the gang that the sword of Fire can be found at the Palace of Punishment, a dark, scary castle. There's an annual criminal tournament there and the sword is the grand prize. Quest and Graer enter the tournament. Just as they are about to win, the grandmaster recognizes Graer as an old enemy and he is disqualified. Nestor takes over as Quest's fighting partner and they defeat the grand champion. Nestor claims the fire sword. D: Paul Brown, W: Mark Zaslove. 
5 "No Prophet No Gain/Trial of Anna Maht"  April 19, 2008 105

No Prophet, No Gain - The crew encounters the prophet Augie, who they hope will lead them to the next sword (and who Anna Maht idolizes). He's on the run from the Wrath King's soldiers. Augie leads the crew into a series of bad encounters without any sign of the next sword. Quest deduces that Augie is a terrible prophet who is cursed with bad luck. That same bad luck has kept the Wrath King from conquering all of Odyssia. Augie agrees to return to the Wrath King and continue to thwart his plans. D: Jamie Whitney, W: Steve Cuden.

The Trial of Anna Maht - The crew has to pass through the valley of the Shrieks. In an attempt to conjure up some food, Anna Maht brings the forest trees to life. The Shrieks come, arrest Anna and take her to the Republic of Shriek. She must pay "the ultimate price" for being a witch, but first she gets a trial, which involves being thrown into a lake with "the creature that goes urk". The crew rescues Anna from being hurled into the lake. D: Paul Brown, W: Stephen Sustarsic. 
6 "Death by Mockery/Lanze the Boil"  April 26, 2008 106

Death by Mockery - The crew seeks the Chamber of Fire in order to activate the fire sword. The Chamber of Fire lies within a volcano, past the Crater of Mockery. In the crater, the walls come to life and continuously insult Nestor and his crew. Lord Spite, General Ogun and the Katastrophe Brothers follow them in. The good guys activate the sword and escape the volcano. D: Paul Brown, W: David Silverman

Lanze the Boil - The crew begins searching for the water sword. The pass through the giant corn maze, outwit a pair of Loberman Pinchers and arrive at Mr. Jim's town. Mr. Jim tries to drive them away to protect his town's dust mine. Unable to stop the crew, he calls the local "puss officer", Lanze the Boil, a grotesque character covered with puss-filled boils that come to life as his posse. The crew falls into the Dust Mine. Quest cures Lanze of his boils, so Lanze reveals the location of the Water Sword. D: Jamie Whitney, W: Dean Stefan 
7 "Rolling Nestor Gathers No Moss/Mini Quest"  May 3, 2008 107

Rollng Nestor Gathers No Moss - In the forest of the Unforgiven, Anna Maht tries to bring a tree to life to ask for directions. It's a mirror tree so the spell bounces off the tree, reverses, and turns Nestor into stone. Quest takes the opportunity to quit the adventure, leaving Gatling in charge. Quest and Graer end up in the carnival-like town of Deludium. Quest finds Doctor Demise (a frog-like guy who runs a kennel) who is holding his dog. Quest realizes he misses Nestor and the crew. Meanwhile, Gatling finds the Water of Better, which partially frees Nestor, until Albert drinks the rest. Spite and Ogun show up and kidnap Nestor and the crew to castle Mollux. From their prison cell, the crew feeds Albert a bunch of onions so he cries out the Water of Better and frees Nestor. Quest and Graer go to Spite's castle and release Lucky, the dog, who eats all of Spite's growls and grinders. D: Paul Brown, W: Mark Zaslove

Mini Quest - We find the crew battling with a horde of Lipsuckers. During the battle, Quest falls into the Lake of Little and shrinks down to only 5 inches tall. Spite learns of this and unleashes the Super Hopasaurus Rex. The crew goes looking for the Orb of the Conquerors to restore Quest to full size. The Hopasaurus finds them but they escape. They meet the keeper of the Orb who challenges them to a quiz which turns out to be ridiculously easy. The Hopasaurus finds them again and swallows the Orb. Quest jumps into its mouth and chases the Orb down to its stomach. Quest gets the Orb and wishes to be big, but nothing happens. Quest breaks the Orb like an egg, releasing some gas which makes him grow large. He emerges in the Hopasaurus' baby pocket, so the creature loves him as if he were its baby. D: Paul Brown, W: Mark Zaslove 
8 "In Search of the Royal Family/As the Superworm Turns"  May 10, 2008 108

In Search of the Royal Family - Nestor recovers the Aqua Diamond which activates the Water Sword. At the behest of Lord Spite, Deceit captures Anna Maht, takes her form and infiltrates the group. She promises to lead them to Nestor's parent's, the King and Queen. Nestor's parents claim they are not prisoners, but that they willingly capitulated to Lord Spite and are instead retired. Quest sees through the ruse, helps Anna escape and gets Nestor to resume the Quest. D: Jamie Whitney, W: Steve Cuden

As the Superworm Turns - The heroes look for the Air Sword in the Real Super Great Canyon, or more specifically in Dust Devil Ravine, which is inhabited by giant carnivorous worms called Tremordites. However, Nestor realizes the Superworm is just protecting its young. Underground, they find the Air Sword and Nestor realizes the Worm is their best hope for getting back to the surface. They capture the sword and Quest actually congratulates Nestor, for once. D: Jamie Whitney, W: Steve Cuden 
9 "Fall of Odyssia Part 1/Fall of Odyssia Part 2"  May 17, 2008 109

Fall of Odyssia Part 1 - While looking for water, the heroes enter the Valley of Sorrows, whose mists cause them to relive their worst regrets. We get to see mistakes from the past of Graer, Anna, Gatling and Nestor. (Way is inside her dagger, and Quest arrives later.)

Fall of Odyssia Part 2 - Affected by the mist, Quest relives his past. We find out that he's an amnesiac with no memory before he arrived in Odyssia. He was made Royal Nanny to Nestor, then just a baby, which made General Ogun so jealous, he joined the bad guys. Quest, Gatling and Graer rescue Nestor from Dark Seed, but the Queen still banishes him for failing to prevent his kidnapping. 
10 "Rash to Judgement/Harvest Day"  May 24, 2008 110

Rash to Judgement - Looking for clues on how to activate the Air Sword, the heroes go to the Bed of Toenails, where Nestor gets a rash from the toenail fungus. They are directed to find a map, but find two instead. Ogun steals one of the maps, but Nestor's rash (which can talk) reveals the maps can only be read with its dust. D: Paul Brown, W: Charleen Easton

Harvest Day - The heroes have found and activated the Earth, Fire, Water, and Air swords, so they decide to celebrate before they search for the Energy sword, by going to a Harvest festival. During the celebration, Nestor finds an old friend of his (a jester) and gets him to join the group on their quest. The jester is working for Spite however, and traps the heroes in a cage made of energy. Spite then steals the Earth, Water, and Air swords and escapes. The group get out of the cage and discover their quest is far from over. D: Jamie Whitney; W: Stephan Bustarbic 
11 "Left Holding the Bag/War of the Griffins"  May 31, 2008 111

Left Holding the Bag - The group finds a bag with a note promising a reward for its return but warning that it should not be opened. Naturally, they open it out of curiosity, and are sucked inside. (Note: this episode is an humorous reference to the magic item known as a bag of holding.) W: D:

War of the Griffins -Graer gets summoned back to his native land, since there is a war going on among the griffins- and it turns out that he is their king! However, the "war" turns out to be a sports event, and Graer was king only for its duration. W: D: 
12 "Night of the Hunter/World of Carney"  June 7, 2008 112

Night of the Hunter- Egon, a bounty hunter that Quest is actually afraid of, captures Graer, and Nestor must convince Quest to go rescue him. Egon wants a fair fight with Quest, who once accused him of cheating. Nestor solves the situation by paying Egon to capture Spite instead. W: D:

World of Carney- The heroes meet some carnival folk who turn out to be Gatling's adoptive parents (he ran away from them because they are thieves.) The carnies apparently betray the heroes to Lord Spite, but it turns out to be a trick to recover the stolen swords. W: D: 
13 "Search of the Power Pt.1/Search of the Power Pt.2"  June 14, 2008 113

Search of the Power Pt.1- The heroes find the final sword (the Energy Sword) but lose all the swords (and Prince Nestor) to Deceit, who tricks him by appealing to his impulsive desire to play the hero. W: D:

Search of the Power Pt.2- Nestor seems to escape from the villains on his own, but he doesn't realize Deceit let him go- with the 5 swords hidden magically inside one of his teeth, so she can collect them for herself later. But Nestor loses the tooth, none the wiser. W: D: 

[edit] Cast

  • Ron Pardo - Quest, Graer, Shadowseed, Khaos, various
  • Landon Norris - Nestor
  • James Rankin - Lord Spite, Kalamity. various
  • Kedar Brown - Gatling, General Ogun, Konfusion, various
  • Krystal Meadows - Anna Maht
  • Melissa Altro - Way and Deceit

[edit] Crew

  • Michelle Melanson - Producer
  • Ria Westaway - Producer
  • Jane Crawford - Producer
  • Paul Brown (animator) - Director
  • Jamie Whitney - Director
  • Stephen Sustarsic - Executive Producer, Writer
  • Jason Kruse - Creative Consultant, Writer
  • Shannon Eric Denton - Associate Producer, Writer
  • Steve Cuden - Writer
  • Mark Zaslove - Writer
  • Charleen Easton - Writer
  • David Silverman - Writer
  • Dean Stefan - Writer
  • Susan Hart - Voice Director
  • Jessie Thomson - Voice Director

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