The Nine Seals have been weakened to defeat the mysterious serpent that treatened to absorb Kethuru's essence and destroy the world. As stated in the histories under Coming of Estarra, when the Nine Seals are weakened, there is only one way that they can be recharged: through the ascension of a mortal to godhood!

Throughout the month of January, there will be nine challenges, each representing the nine seals. The winner of a challenge will be marked by that seal and receive a special honour as well as a unique gift from Estarra herself. At the end of the nine challenges, there will be a final challenge whereby one of the nine winners shall arise to become Lusternia's first Ascended God!

If you win a challenge and become eligible to be one of the nine finalists, that does not mean you have to participate in the final challenge. For those who have won a preliminary challenge and have decided to actively pursue the ultimate reward of ascending to godhood, you need not be a top combatant. However, you will most likely need allies to protect you while you hold the Staff of Ascension. Thus, the strongest contestants will be those who can gather the heaviest support from other members of the playerbase. This is important for everyone else to keep in mind when throwing support behind a contestant: You should be choosing who to support based on who you think will make the best god (not who is the best fighter, etc.).

IMPORTANT: An ascended god is an rp-only god who has no administrative duties, but rather is only focused on roleplaying a divine role. Please be aware that the role of an ascended god is not a role for everyone. Whoever becomes an ascended god will not be allowed to have any seconds in Lusternia and only be able to play his or her god role. This person will be subject to STRICT scrutiny at all times and under close supervision.