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The Merriest of Dreams ~ 12.13.07
"Tired and weary from a long day? Come take a nice nap at the inns of Mileth, Rucesion, and Noam. And may your dreams be merry.
((This is a Christmas event that takes place outside the world of Dark Ages. Only for registered characters over level 20 can participate. The event will begin on Dec. 20th and end on Jan. 2nd. New items have been added to the gifts from the Christmas Tree.))
Happy Holidays,
DA Team"
December Kruna Give Away ~ 12.11.07
"Kruna Give Away
All registered accounts on the 12th will receive 150 Kruna, autorenewal accounts will receive 300 Kruna. New items in the Itemshop are also released on the same day! Give that special person a gift they will cherish forever.
DA Team"
The Birdman's Missing Eggs ~ 12.11.07
"Calling all Aislings!
Oh no! Pieydagnelle's eggs have disappeared from his nest!
Will you help find them? All Aislings are invited to attend and help find the eggs!
- Fishfood (Suomi Troupe)
((This is a role playing event starting on 12/15 at 2PM PST at the Suomi Town Board. Details will be given shortly after the event begins.))"
Unregistered Play/December Itemshop ~ 12.07.07
"On December 10th when Unregistered Play comes into effect...
- Unregistered accounts will be able to purchase Kruna, access the itemshop, and purchase items from the itemshop.
- A completely new account will receive an initial bonus of 1000 Kruna.
- To purchase items from the itemshop, you need an account, registered or unregistered.
Item Shop Release Dec. 12th.
We will be releasing new items for the itemshop on Wednesday. Included in this release will be Holiday items that will be sold for a limited time!
Team Arena Beta ~ 11.30.07
"On December 5th, Team Arena Beta will open. This will be a new pvp feature for Dark Ages. The feature is still in development and requires the participation of players to help resolve any bugs or balance issues. This beta testing is limited to characters at level 99.
Overview:
Players join one of two teams (Fire vs Water), with about 20-30 per team. Each team will be balanced based on character attributes. At the start of a match, players are transported to the main battle area in their respective team corners. The objective is to score as many points for your team within the match time. Points can be scored by killing a member of the opposing team, or by capturing a control point. A team will earn more points by holding a control point. A character killed in battle will remain a spirit for a limited time before being resurrected. The results of a match will be posted on a board showing the winning team as well as the top 10 combatants of the match."
Unregistered Play ~ 11.30.07
"Starting on December 10th, all characters on unregistered accounts can log onto Dark Ages and play for an unlimited time. Unregistered characters will have the following restrictions,
-If the unregistered character is level 99, they cannot gain experience, ability points, hit points, mana points, or stats.
-Cannot earn rewards from level 99 quests or Medenian quests.
-Cannot participate in some Kru events such as the Eulogy, Oren Ball, Merriest of Dreams,etc.
-Cannot participate in some game features such as politics, religion, contests, etc."
Eulogy Event ~ 11.28.07
"The Eulogy Event will end on Friday, November 30th."
Fashion Contest Winners! ~ 11.19.07
"The winners of the Fashion Contest are Ekei and BioMagus. Congratulations! They were each awarded a sparkling Engagement Ring for winning. Not only did they look stunning, they had to answer the difficult question, "Why did you choose that oufit?"
Question Responses:
Ekei: Well..I put on the most elaborate outfit I could, because I have a face only a mother could love.
BioMagus: I dressed as a Fae Queen. I used earth reds and matching blues. Under my crown is a lovely coronet with a phoenix necklace, passion rings of flame, and a friend Fae to finish.
Thank you to all who participated!"
The Eulogy: Origin ~ 11.19.07
"Jean, who provided lore of Mehadi Flowers during The Pact, speculates on the dubhaimid invasion which just began:
Dear Aislings,
I cautiously write a plea to you. Let not the knowledge fall into the hands of mundane powers of Loures.
Again, as before, dreaded Dubhaimid appeared at the peak of the First Rite at each of the sites paying homage to their arch-deity. As they prayed to their All-Mother, darkness appeared. Their faith remains tested. The dubhaimid swarm each holy area at Pravat, Astrid, and Mehadi. Some dubhaimid infest the court of Loures.
The cause of the menace is grimly hinted at by some of Cyril''s private writings from long ago. I have searched them for understanding of our present situation with little success. What was left out of official history, but written in his diary discusses something dreadful. The deities to which the Grimlok, Kobolds, and Mukul respectively bow toward share many aspects of our Great Danaan, who sacrificed Herself years ago, in a series of three rites. Her Great Work began Deoch''s inspired creation: The Aisling. What is dreadful to consider--and Cyril considered it--is to whom She may have sacrificed Herself to.
Jean
Councilor of Loures"
The Eulogy: Relic ~ 11.16.07
"Jean, who provided lore of Mehadi Flowers during The Pact, tells knowledge about the relics of each the cultures'' religion, from rough translations:
The Grimlok of Pravat reveal:
Adranuch worked the earth. At this special moment, She crafted the earth and imbued it with power. This She gave to us. At our eulogy, we praise Her craftsmanship of such wondrous material. At our eulogy, a cross made from Her power will appear to each devotee.
The Kobolds of Astrid reveal:
Arpina performed the rite which united the eight gods of man. She drew the ancient octagram, and unlocked its power. At our eulogy, we praise Her ritual. At our eulogy, a small ritual octagram with Arpina's locked power will appear to each devotee.
The Mukul of Mehadi reveal:
Matrika held the secrets within Her heart. She sacrificed Herself to give blood of heart to the beauty of the land. At our eulogy, we praise Her heart that bled for us. At our eulogy, a red rose will swell with Her heart's blood for each devotee.
In each case, such relics will not be seen again for eight years. In concert with other secrets Her power may be unlocked at a Rite within the next few years.
Jean
Councilor of Loures"
The Eulogy: Ceremony ~ 11.15.07
"Kalliope writes:
A priest of each member of the Trinity appeared at dawn and began long chants of the tales of their arch-deity.
In Pravat the Grimlok worship Adranuch, their Lady of Gold. In Astrid the Kobolds worship Arpina, their All-Mother. In Mehadi the Mukul worship Matrika, their Goddess of the Sun-heart.
Kalliope
Bard of Undine"
Oren Ball Fashion Contest ~ 11.15.07
"Attention all Aislings,
There will be a Fashion Contest held outside of the Oren Main Hall during the last portion of the Oren Ball. Fantastic prizes will be given out to the best dressed male and female.
- Riagan, the "Retired Ant Hunter"
((This will be a role playing event hosted by the Suomi Troupe on 11/16 at 5pm PST))"
Kruna Give Away ~ 11.15.07
"All registered accounts on the 15th will receive 100 Kruna, autorenewal accounts will receive 200 Kruna. It's a great time to buy that formal outfit you've been wanting. Remember the last Oren Ball event is November 16th from 4PM-7PM PST.
DA Team"
The Eulogy: Octave ~ 11.14.07
"The Eulogy: Octave
Kalliope writes a new octave in remembrance of Danaan and the cycle that has begun:
One gave us our eyes and taught us how to see.
Two comforted our sight.
Three showed us the beauty of the world.
Four gave a glimpse of knowledge.
Five protected our gift with reason.
Six revealed the hidden.
Seven showed us the battle.
Eight made us wish we had never seen at all.
Kalliope
Bard of Undine"
Eulogy: Trinity ~ 11.13.07
"Jean, who provided lore of Mehadi Flowers during The Pact, confirms speculations on the stars and the number of years:
Our beloved poet of Undine relates something that has captivated my attention for some time: the cycle of time, rotations of stars that bring this ceremony into the heart of a great alignment. It is the 72nd anniversary of That Moment. Just as every god transforms into the next through the affair of the heart, the day of the week transforms into the next God. Just as the first day of the week begins with Deoch's holy day, the first year of the new epoch began with Deoch, and so on. This year, then, is the last of that eight-year cycle: the 72nd year, the Year of Sgrios.
It begins to make forbidden coherence when viewed thus. Danaan sacrificed herself in what would become to be known as the Year of Sgrios. Her sacrifice for the light caused the first year of Deoch.
Turbulent events have consumed Temuair in the past: In the 8th year, the Year of Ceannlaidir, The Sacrifice of Caroun began a strife that still continues to this day, and the dreadful Pact, whose secrets are still a mystery, ended the same year. During the 7th Year, that of Fiosachd, The Entreaty and the fight over a material artifact began.
I cannot believe that these events are unconnected. The connection is grave. Whatever connection lies between something's search for an ancient Aosdan artifact, something's desire to sacrifice a pure soul at the largest magical hexagram in Temuair, and something's desire for a source of immortality, is grave indeed. Powers within Loures have worked feverishly to erase all knowledge of these events, yet echoes of the past are still bouncing. Even now, on the 72nd year, something's search continues and its desires are close at hand.
Take heed, Aislings, the truth is there for those that wish to seek it…lest they become one like Cyril.
Jean
Councilor of Loures"
Halloween Event Items ~ 11.09.07
"The following Halloween Event items are now tradeable!
Eingren Ghost
Hwarone Ghost
Vampire Buddy
Bat Effect
Shadow Monster
Pumpkin Mace
Pumpkin Effect"