An anonymous source released antidotes to the skin rot disease. Unfortunately, the antidote proved only temporary and those who took it were plagued by strange visions of beauty. Further, those who had the visions coughed up strange crystals.

Jolly Bundy, the gnome who orchestrated the Solstice Gifting, was kidnapped.

Each of the recent disasters was traced to a Gnafia Underboss in Aetherspace. Thus, the weather machine was found on Xion, the chaos in the villages was traced to activity in Bottledowns, the skinrot disease originated from Cankermore, the invasion of crabs from Dramube, the tribal leaders were hidden on Mucklemarsh, and the drugs which…

The recent spate of catastrophes was finally revealed to be the criminal gnome organization known as the Gnafia. By channeling the energies of many of the Nine Seals, they were able to control all the nexuses of power in the Basin of Life.

Jolly Bundy was found trapped in ice in the Frotsicia Aetherbubble. Hidden in an ancient device created by the Elder gods, he was finally freed and Solstice celebrations and gift giving immediately commenced!

The Gnafia were finally defeated after it was discovered they were using an ancient artifact known as the Eight Rings of the Aether Kings. These were actually locations, each a ruin of a device used by the Elder Gods during the Elder Wars and subsequently hidden. After the Gnafia were defeated, the rings were claimed…

The first Ascension Challenge ended with Esano claiming the Medallion of Chaos! Second place went to Rayen (700cr), third to Asmodea (500cr), fourth to Phoebus (250cr), and fifth to Shamarah (100cr).

The December Vesteran Honours were announced! Congratulations to Nihmriel who won the bardic contest with her humorous play titled, “A Matter of Convenience“, and Kharaen who won the artisanal contest with her portrait titled, “A woman’s best friend is their Darkbeast“.

The Challenge of Justice saw dozens of players compete in the debate competition. In the end, it Veyrzhul whose silver tongue beat all others in the debates, and who claimed the Medallion of Justice! Second place went to Marie (700cr), third to Hyde (500cr), fourth to Nydekion (250cr), and fifth to Talan (100cr).

In the Challenge of Knowledge, scholars were tested to prove their intelligence in a battle of wisdom and quick thinking. In the end, Solanis, of the Serenwilde Commune, claimed the Seal of Knowledge! Second place went to Kalaneya (700cr), third to Idietri (500cr), fourth to Narynth(250cr), and fifth to Krellan (100cr).