June Vesteran Honours

For the June Vesteran Honours, Cierce won the bardic contest with the comedic short story titled, “A World In Ruins: To the Sea, Someday”. In the artisanal category, Arunasapta won with a study entitled “Portrait of the Artist’s Husband in Templar Regalia”. Congratulations to all the rest who placed in the artisanal and bardic contests…

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Ascension Event 2012

At the end of the Era of the Wounded Sky, the Soulless God Zenos was partially released through the manipulation of mortals by the Ice Angels. Further, the power of the Soulless God was amplified through the capture of two Voices of Elder Gods. Though eventually the Voices were freed and Zenos was defeated, the…

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Challenge of Chaos

The Nine Seals have been weakened and thus the first Challenge has been called within the Basin of Life to restore their strength once again. For one day the Purple Hamster of Chaos has challenged all that would take her on to a wild and chaotic chase across the Basin of Life. At the end…

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New Releases: Two Bard Guilds, Shamanism and a God

After the Icewynd Epic Event concluded, several big releases hit Lusternia. First, druids received access Shamanism, a new skillset that allows druids to manipulate the weather and tap into the rhythms of of nature itself, which translates into visions of the past, present and future. Both the Hartstone and Blacktalon guild can take this skill.…

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Challenge of Nature

The Trial of Nature lead adventurers across the face of Lusternia, even into the frigid heart of the Icewynd! At the end of the trial, one stood triumphant – Xenthos An’Ryshe, who won by a large margin, despite difficulties of his own. First Place: Xenthos (Holder of the Medallion of Nature) Second Place: Svorai (700…

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Challenge of Knowledge

Many came from across the Basin of Life, seeking to prove their knowledge of the past and present! For long the trial remained close, with Phoebus and Solanis battling it out for the first position for much of the challenge. As it grew to a close, however, one stood the clear victor. First Place: Solanis…

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December Vesteran Honours

For the December Vesteran Honours, Druken won the bardic contest for the treatise titled, “The History of the Shee-Slaugh Court”. In the artisanal category, Maellio won with her portrait entitled, “Turilira – Radian Glass Shadhahvar”. Congratulations to all the rest who placed in the artisanal and bardic contests in November!

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Challenge of Harmony

Mortals come from each of the cities and communes of the Basin for a battle, not of blades and magic, but of words. Spreading out across the Basin and into the higher planes and aetherspace, mortals sought to sway the minds of the denizens in Lusternia in their quest to claim the Medallion of Harmony.…

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Challenge of Life

On the 22nd of Kiana, 317 CoE, a serious outbreak of a lethal and fast-spreading illness fell upon the furrikin race. Many citizens of the Basin gathered, and subsequently split, to save as many as possible. Almost five hundred were infected, and there were fatalities in the hundreds. However, by a (very!) small margin, those…

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Challenge of Death

Mortals from across the Basin gathered with weapons drawn and ready, each eager to test their deadly skill on the denizens of Lusternia in the Challenge of Death. Though Malarious took the lead at first, Inagin of New Celest powered past him and maintained a strong hold on first place. Xena, Malarious, and Talan raced…

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Challenge of Beauty

Trademasters from all across the Basin of Life submitted their finest designs, vying to provide the most creative, most aesthetically appealing, and most attractive creation in order to claim the Seal of Beauty! Numerous designs of outstanding quality were submitted, but the Seal ultimately went to Maellio Onz’Verheu of Hallifax! 1st: Maellio (a mandala of…

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Challenge of Justice

The Challenge of Justice saw many great debates while the Administrators of Fate referreed. Though competition was fierce, Morbo arose as the preeminent debater and claimed the the Seal of Justice! The following prizes were also awarded: Second Place (700 credits): Talan Third Place (500 credits): Hyde Fourth Place (250 credits): Ethelon Fifth Place (100…

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Challenge of Nature

For the Challenge of Nature, magical spyglasses were used to find clues for a scavenger hunt that ranged across the entire Basin of Life. The winner was Rika Talnara, who claimed the Medallion of Nature for the second year in a row! Second place went to Talan (700cr), third to Xenthos (500cr), fourth to Narynth…

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September Vesteran Honours

For the September Vesteran Honours, Rathan won the bardic contest for the poem, “First Light”. In the artisanal category, Lilian won with her portrait entitled, “Asmodea Kamau, Lady of Bitter Frost and her ice dragon Xischa “. Congratulations to all the rest who placed in the artisanal and bardic contests in September!

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April Vesteran Honours

For the April Vesteran Honours, Tacita won the bardic contest for the poem, “Ode to a Nighthag”. In the artisanal category, Lorina won with her portrait entitled, “Lady Kelly La’Saet, Marshal of the Dove“. Congratulations to all the rest who placed in the artisanal and bardic contests in March!

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March Vesteran Honours

For the March Vesteran Honours, Kyair won the bardic contest for the poem, “Flood Skies”. In the artisanal category, Lilian won with her portrait entitled, “Tree-Hugging Serens”. Congratulations to all the rest who placed in the artisanal and bardic contests in March!

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February Vesteran Honours

Congratulations to everyone who placed in the artisanal and bardic contests in February! Bardic Honours: Winner: Alysi for the short story entitled “Drunk with Power” Runnerup: Kiradawea Merit: Arath and Miciah Artisanal Honours: Winner: Tedd for the portrait entitled “Dynamic Duo” Runnerup: Phoebus Merit: Synbios, Rivius, and Morshoth

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January Vesteran Honours

The January Vesteran Honours were announced! Congratulations to Sylandra who won the bardic contest with her disturbing story titled, “The Strange Case of Miss Fairquilliion“, and Sylvanis who won the artisanal contest with his self-portrait titled, “Typical Sylvanis“.

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Challenge of War

Many teams answered the call of the Challenge of War and fought in the arena in an attempt to reveal who would bear the Seal of War. The first match was won by Malarious, Ixion, and Thalkros. The second match was won by Fillin, Lothringen, and Destridas. Third was won by Shuyin, Krellan, and Sidd,…

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