The Warlord of Magnagora himself, Daevos Feyranti, won the Challenge of Death through the wholesale slaughter of hundreds of denizens. Second place went to Athana of Magnagora, third place to Aesyra of Serenwilde, fourth place to Hyrtakos of Glomdoring, and fifth place to Krellan of Serenwilde.Second place went to Visaeris. Third place was tied between…

Aquamancer Soll of New Celest won the Challenge of Life, by saving the lives of many furrikin who were being ravaged by a foul disease. Second place went to Visaeris. Third place was tied between Krellan, Shayle and Linwe. Fourth place went to Tervic and fifth place went to Xenthos.

Hallen of the Geomancers won the Challenge of Knowledge by dominating an extremely difficult quiz that tested his knowledge of the realms. Other winners included Jasper (second place award of 700 credits), Dylara (third place award of 500 credits), Kalodan (fourth place award of 250 credits), and Shirath (fifth place award of 100 credits).

Amarysse of the Wildecraft Cartel won the Challenge of Beauty with her submission of a gorgeous woodland tapestry. Very close behind her was Kharaen of the Attai Cartel, showcasing a demonic lyre. Third place went to Saran of the Zephyr cartel for a tapestry of Raven and White Hart. Fourth place went to Vanthan of…

Kaervas of the Blacktalon Druids won the Challenge of Nature, exhibiting his superb knowledge of the realm during a complex scavenger hunt and claiming the Seal of Nature. Following on his heels were Zalandrus (second place award of 700 credits), Aesyra (third place award of 500 credits), Exeryte (fourth place award of 250 credits), and…

Forren of the Aquamancers won the Challenge of Justice through excellent use of his debating skills through which he claimed the Seal of Justice. The runner-ups were Athana and Kaervas who were awarded 500 credits each, and finalists included Abethor, Soll and Astraea who were awarded 200 credits each.

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…