Shamarah of the Celestines won the Challenge of War through a series of wargames conducted by Avechna the Avenger and claimed the Seal of War. His teammates who supported him in this event were Forren and Aesyra, each who were awarded 500 credits.

Shorlen of Hartstone won the first of the Ascension Challenges, snatching victory from the hands of Kaervas of Blacktalon literally moments before the Challenge of Chaos ended. Thus, Shorlen holds the Seal of Chaos and becomes a candidate for the ultimate prize of divinity.

Once again, chubby little gnomes in red winter solstice suits mysteriously appeared at unexpected times throughout the Basin of Life, handing out presents to those who begged for them!

The constructs raised in the nexus worlds repelled the invasions of serpentine creatures and all was silent for some time. However, the Taint began to spontaneously go into remission throughout the Basin, leading to much speculation. Then, an enormous serpent arose from the Sea of Despair and wrapped itself around the Megalith of Doom in…

With the Elder Gods away, the invasion of the serpentine creatures continued to escalate, eventually breaking out of the nexus worlds and entering the prime material plane. Immediately, the creatures headed to the Sea of Despair where they mysteriously disappeared. Alarmed, the greatest minds and intellects in the Basin of Life came together and eventually…

For several days, the nexus worlds were invaded by strange serpentine creatures. Investigations revealed that these creatures were cosmic in nature, which caught the attention of the Elder Gods. Concerneed on what might be sending these creatures against Lusternia, the Elder Gods left to track down the source of the invasion at its source.

The powers within the wyrd forest of Glomdoring converged, resulting in the creation of a single black rose. For months, the commune members of Glomdoring cared for the rose. When the rose blossomed, it released Viravain, the Elder Goddess who gave her life essence to the wyrdling woods, who was reborn as a child. Thus…

As dimensional instability plagued the nexuses of power, the Elder God Lacostian tried in vain to find a solution. Unfortunately, he needed the help of his brother Elcyrion who himself was lost searching for a place named Xion. Lacostian was merged with the planar fabric known as the Akashic and he was able to begin…

The Tolborolla Valley was discovered, which rests just under Avechna’s Peak, was discovered. A small community of furrikin and tae’dae were discovered there. With deep spiritual ties to lost Ackleberry Forest, these residents of the valley have turned to the quiet pursuits of beekeeping and silk weaving.

The fourth of the bards guilds was founded by Raflein of New Celest, called the Cantors Guild.