Ayridion the White Flame sacrificed himself to stop a plague that was spreading to the Nine Seals and afflicted Avechna Avenger. Though he lost divinity, Ayridion’s soul survived as Ilyarin, the first of the Ascendants.

Lusternia celebrates its three year anniversary! Many contests and games were held throughout the day.

After a rash of mysterious disappearances of archangels, it was found the culprit was Shellma Natharian, a figure from the ancient histories. She raised spires of light that were draining the nexuses of Magnagora and the communes. It was then uncovered that the Dread Lord of Contagion was behind her resurrection and actions. However, the…

Cities and communes each gained a ledger today to record all clans and manses (including aetherships) deeded to that nation! In other city and commune news, guards were made immune to critical-hits, making them a more formidable foe for enemies. More guard changes to be unveiled soon!

All collegiums are now officially open! New players will now enter the collegiums of Lusternia upon joining a city or commune. Each collegium has a set of unique quests designed to teach new players the mechanics of Lusternia and the history of their city and commune.

Congratulations to Catarin who placed first in the Iron Realms Essay Contest! Also, congratulations goes to Mariello who placed third. Be sure to read all the essays!

Iron Realms Entertainment (Lusternia’s parent company) celebrates its Ten Year Anniversary with games, gifts and a certain drunk dwarf! Be sure to check out the schedule of events.

An ominous weakening struck Mother Night during Winter Solstice, causing the Shadowdancers to have troubling dreams and visions. Tracking down a prophesy by the veneral dracnari mystic Shimotabi Xiim, they were eventually led to the discovery that Mother Night’s abode in aetherspace was unveiled. There, led by the Avatar of Viravain, Kaervas d’Murani, they rebuilt…

The second monk guild was founded in the Basin of Life, called the Tahtetso Guild. The first Guildmaster was Vesar, the first Guild Administrator was Doman, and the first Guild Champion was Desitrus.

Congratulations to Morgfyre, who has been hired by Lusternia as an Associate Producer!