Leaving behind the mortal shell…
For some of us, leaving behind that mortal life can be one of the most difficult choices we’ve ever had to make. There are the quasi-friends that we love to see when we log in each day. There’s the political turmoil that we’ve so embroiled ourselves in that we dare let our fingers off of…
Read MoreAn aging perspective
It’s a unique experience to play one of the most critically viewed divine in all of Lusternia. You either hate my character or love her. You may feel she is played by someone who is running on a temper tantrum, or some other aspect of mild mannered thought of explanation as to why she is…
Read MoreMaking Treebeard, I Mean Hoaracle
Hello, everyone! Rather than writing about my ephemeral days (which were filled with the same joys and trials that everyone has mentioned), I thought I would try to write something different! Seeing as Shikari’s latest post discussed him taking up an inactive god role, I will write about the other option an ephemeral has: creating…
Read MoreShikari Part 2: Becoming God
I said in my last post that the process of becoming an ephemeral is both easy and difficult. So is the life of an ephemeral. On one hand, you have a fairly good time. There are lots of eye-opening things you learn while up in the Upper Havens, like how to create mobiles and make…
Read MoreEileen Connlaodh, Queen of the Leprechauns
After months of hard drinking and deliberations, the leprechauns have once again chosen Eileen Connlaodh to be Queen of the Leprechauns! This decision was helped along by the players who themselves had to imbibe in drink in order to interact with the wee leprechaun folk. Eileen’s brothers, Seamus and Gilligan, have departed while the leprechauns…
Read MoreWyrden Blessing Brings New Life
During the month of Avechary, the members of Glomdoring Forest discovered a stranger in their forest: Amhika Rotwood, an elfen from beyond Glomdoring’s borders, had arrived seeking the truth about certain rumours. While she avoided explaining her reasons in great detail, she revealed that she wished to learn the secret from Rowena of childbirth through…
Read MoreLeprechaun Celebration Leads to New Election
On the 33 and 1/3 anniversary of the death of Old Cashel Connlaodh, King of the Leprechauns, the leprechaun population gathered to celebrate his reign. However, as the green ale flowed, old arguments rose about who should lead the leprechauns, which finally resulted in overthrowing Eileen Connlaodh as the reigning queen, calling for a new…
Read MorePuny Mortals
What’s your favorite thing about Lusternia? Is it the lore? The immersive storylines? Are you a master politico up to your armpits in intrigue and foreign policy? Do you own your city’s stage, making a name for yourself as a playwright? Or, failing all that, are you one of those who goes around smacking people…
Read MoreRealpolitik
As those of you who know my in-game persona of Elostian will undoubtedly acknowledge, I enjoy talking. A lot. As such, my (long) entry into this phenomena called (we)blog will hardly come as a surprise. In fact, upon due reflection I will conclude that this form of interaction is infinitely preferable, since it saves me…
Read MoreShikari Part 1: From Ignorant to Ephemeral
“Text-based? So there’s a lot of reading? I don’t know about that…” Yeah, I was one of those people. I’ve played MMORPGs for years, from Ragnarok Online on private servers to Guild Wars – and yes, I did dabble in World of Warcraft. But before 2008, I’d never played a MUD before, and I was…
Read MoreWelcome to Haven’s Hideout!
Haven’s Hideout is a blog for the Divine of Lusternia (i.e., the volunteer admin and staff) to post articles on their thoughts, experiences and insights about this awesome game. This will be a place for the Divine to let down their hair and go out-of-character, to share anecdotes about the drama, humor and intrigue they…
Read MoreWinter’s End
As the strange icy weather worsened, the comets kept pelting the Basin of Life, releasing ice larva which through several stages of growth grew into hideous creatures known as the ice devils. As crops began to wither and the cold began to take its toll, the ice devils began to spread throughout the land. Some…
Read MoreWar, Butterflies, Strange Smells, Secrets and Snow
As war broke out between Hallifax and an alliance between New Celest, Glomdoring Commune and Gaudiguch, raids upon the Cosmic Plane of the Continuum resulted in the destruction of the Master Crystals. Afterwards, not seen since the Taint Wars, Gaudiguch initiated Project Paradox, releasing a cloud of reality-altering butterflies that swarmed over the floating city…
Read MoreClosed Beta Testing Ends!
We thank our stalwart testers for all the hard work. Certainly, their efforts have made Lusternia a more stable environment than it may otherwise have been.
Read MoreAnniversary Harmony Challenge
A Harmony Challenge was held as an anniversary event. First place went to Viynain, second place to Krellan, and third place to Talan.
Read MoreAnniversary Death Match
A Death Match was held as an anniversary event. First place went to Vathael, second place to Shuyin, and third place to Nyir.
Read MoreAnniversary Hamster Hunt
Lusternia celebrates it’s Fifth Year Anniversary! The first anniversary game was a hamster hunt. First place went to Talan, second place to Lehki, and third place to Ceren.
Read MoreLusternia Lore Wiki Launch
We’ve launched the official Lusternia Lore Wiki! It is completely player run and includes detailed information on all skill sets. Keep checking back and watch it grow!
Read MoreVathael Wins Great Hunt!
Congratulations to Vathael for coming in first place in the Great Hunt! Second place went to Veyrzhul and third place to Jozen!
Read MoreGreat Hunt Begins!
The Great Hunt has been called across all of Iron Realms! Players can win bound credits by bashing creatures, with the top ten winners receiving extra credit reward. Also, all players experience double experience while the hunt is active!
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