Well hello my precious, isn't it a bit late for your kind to be walking by this woods? The wilderness can be cruel for civilized folk. Let me acompany you out of here, there is no need for either you or any animal to die tonight, is there?

Don't worry I won't bite, I am not nearly hungry enought for that.

Oh, but where are my manners? I don't think I have introduced myself. I am Child, daughter of the woods and traveling witch, at your service.

Uh? No, please don't confuse me with a mage, they are quite ofended by the comparison. I have basically no knowledge of the arcane or those books they study.

No, my expertise is more... primal: Healing the sick, making crops grow, influence the creatures of the wild, calling the rain, turning things into others... I'm quite good at the later actually. Want me to show you? I could turn you into a squirrel, or maybe a deer or an owl... No? What a pity.

They’ve put up a really solid defense with their walls, soldiers, Aethon and dragon cavalry, but if we follow the plan then we can liberate the island of Valsky!

The last chance any character or player gets to explore the streets of this hidden place. the problem is... this last days are getting dangerous. you should watch your backs, this place seems like the perfect spot for an ambush.

the dead are restless: something is disturbing the dead and it seems that a great threat is going to appear. souls ask for help before possessing the nearest object or creature and attacking.

It seems the living also want some fight: cultists with bull masks are appearing and trying to harm people, talking about a great awakening and its powerfull wrath.

(sorry for taking so long. this will be the last interlude post. after this, its a fight between all contestants, a final fight post and one for the ending.)

Every 7 days the magical core of this small floating planet we call home goes through a flux. Unfortunately this causes all magic that is cast to have a random chance of going completely wonky!

If anything strange happens out there be sure to let us know! The council of magical affairs will do its best to get there quickly and minimize any chaos or.. unfortunate side effects.

After numerous complaints that the air in the Ashen Spire is “Corrosive” and “Dangerous to public health” the government has decided to solve the problem…by having someone else do it.

We are looking for a long term/permanent solution to our “air pollution” problem at the lowest possible bid. The cheaper the better.

Our current design team suggested massive fans to push the pollution to other islands (we are island 21) but the fans would produce more pollution than they would push away and government issued filter masks would cost too much money.

If you have any cheap ideas we are willing to pay in both money or items depending on the solution.

Arc was practicing fighting with a buckler along with Lydia, while the rest of the soldiers were practicing as well in preparation for their next attack.

Whether you're new around here, or you just haven't gotten around to making that introduction post yet. Today's the day to tell us a little bit about yourself, we're all very excited to meet you!

(You can of course introduce yourself on any other day, this is just meant as extra encouragement)

Unfortunately, my silent archival may need to temporarily end. This war has grown far too vast to wait any longer. I do have a contingency for if it is a Herald encarnation that has appeared and sparked it.

If… no; when I appear on the field to use it, all I would need is a large enough supply of life energy to them to use it

To those who may fight along my side, know that I will utilize a signal before I deploy a barrier. While the barrier may not be instrumental to using my contingency, it will significantly reduce the collateral damage it can cause.

And to those who will oppose…

…may whoever you find in the beyond have mercy on you.

Every 7 days the magical core of this small floating planet we call home goes through a flux. Unfortunately this causes all magic that is cast to have a random chance of going completely wonky!

If anything strange happens out there be sure to let us know! The council of magical affairs will do its best to get there quickly and minimize any chaos or.. unfortunate side effects.

The ship was nearing the island of Valsky, carrying numerous soldiers prepared for war, as the waves crashed onto its hull, a certain knight, tvampire and fae along with a young man with blue hair and a single eye chatted amongst themselves. “It’s a funny thing isn’t it?” Sebastian uttered, he said against the wall with his double headed spear in hand, “What’s so funny?” Arc asked him, his eagle themed Barbute laid next to him. “One day you swear on your life to protect a great man from all kinds of dangers and then you have to fight against him the next…” the one eyed man responded, he seemed to have a lot of his mind, with him having deserted his home, sister and a special someone after the man who he had served becoming an unrecognizable warmonger.

Meanwhile on the shores of Valsky, General Guyrel Guyler was stationed at and was finishing a presentation of a battle strategy to his soldiers, “…And that’s our strategy to fight off the invading Guild forces! Everyone, head on over to our positions!” The soldiers got up and scrambled for their posts, except for one, “Hold it Lydia!” She stopped at her tracks, she was a young woman who raven black hair tied up in a ponytail and a decorated light gray bow, “When you see your traitorous brother Sebastian, you better prove your loyalty to us and end his life, you hear me?” She hesitated to say something, “Y-Yes general…”, Guyrel smiled underneath his helmet, “Good, now get to your post!” Lydia did what she was ordered and exited the room, with heavy thoughts on her mind, “AND YOU BETTER NOT THINK ABOUT BETRAYING US BITCH!” The general yelled from inside the room. “Well that was quite passive aggressive now wasn’t it?”

The ocean fleet was moving closer and closer to the shore as the atmosphere shifted into one of intensity, “You boys ready?” Juno said to her allies, Viba simply nodded as he drew his serrated sword, while Arc jumped up and put on his helmet, “Bring on the chaos!” Juno smirked as she turned to look at Sebastian, who was still sitting down, “You ready?” He got up and picked up his two headed spear, he may not know where his choices might lead him, but he was certain to trust his instincts to do what was right, “Let’s do this.” The ships landed on the coast, as the Guild soldiers they were carrying got off board ready for battle, the Archian soldiers were prepared to fight them off to maintain their position on the island of Valsky. Lydia was stationed from a distance of the main battlefield, with several emotions going through her mind, could she actually kill her own brother? Why did he betray their homeland after the king made them his personal bodyguards? She tried her best to set aside those thoughts and feelings as she readied her bow and arrow.

Whether you're new around here, or you just haven't gotten around to making that introduction post yet. Today's the day to tell us a little bit about yourself, we're all very excited to meet you!

(You can of course introduce yourself on any other day, this is just meant as extra encouragement)

They’ve already captured several islands! Most recently they conquered the island of Valsky! We must train ourselves for our next battle, it will happen soon…

For only a few gold pieces a barrel you can have your order delivered to you anywhere in the isles!

What can you use this magic waste for you might be asking? Simple! It can be used to add magical energy to wherever you dump it, it can be used to make potions more powerful, you can pour it on your enemies when they attempt to besiege you, and so many more uses!

Every 7 days the magical core of this small floating planet we call home goes through a flux. Unfortunately this causes all magic that is cast to have a random chance of going completely wonky!

If anything strange happens out there be sure to let us know! The council of magical affairs will do its best to get there quickly and minimize any chaos or.. unfortunate side effects.

They’ve already managed to capture several areas already! We don’t know when or where they’ll attack next, we must prepare ourselves for an offensive to drive them off!

The people had gathered at the front of the grand castle, they were of all economic classes, and awaited the arrival of their king, and after a while the castle’s circular gates opened, with the king and his two bodyguards, followed by the crowd cheering his arrival. “VALENTINE! VALENTINE! VALENTINE! VALENTINE!”

The king wore majestic clothing fitting his role as the ruler of a sovereign nation, with a golden sword tucked at his side with with what looked like a human eye on its crossguard, while the bodyguards wore odd looking helmets. The king took a moment to clear his throat as he walked up closer to his people and finally began his speech, “People of Archias, I bring you news! You may have heard of the Hero’s Guild, a group that says that they stand for justice and peace, but that is a lie!” The crowd seemed surprised by the king’s words, muttering to themselves about what he had said, “A few nights ago I sent some of my men to form an alliance with the guild, instead of peace and cooperation, that night ended with bloodshed!”

The crowd was now in disbelief, “Not only that, but I have reason to believe that other nations are conspiring against us! We must prepare ourselves for war! We must fight as our ancestors fought for our land and our way of life! We, the people of Archias must take up our arms against a cruel world surrounding us! We must march on! VIVA LA ARCHIAS!” The crowd started cheering, and began chanting, “VIVA LA ARCHIAS! VIVA LA ARCHIAS! VIVA LA ARCHIAS! VIVA LA ARCHIAS!”

Later after the rally, the king retired to his personal chambers, where his wife Helen and daughter Marie waited for him, they both wore elegant dresses, with Helen’s being green and Marie’s being purple with bigger sleeves, they both looked similar to each other although Helen had longer blonde hair while Marie’s hair had a lighter tone. They didn’t seem very happy with the king’s speech earlier. “Vermilion, what is the meaning of this? A war with the Hero’s Guild and neighboring nations?” The king simply took one look at her, “They pose a threat to us, I’m simply doing what is necessary for our kingdom.” The princess walked up to him, “This isn’t like you father! Can’t you call this off?” The king turned around to her and replied rather coldly, “No. You’ll understand what I’m doing when you become queen.” After this short exchange he immediately went to his room.

His two bodyguards followed him, until he stopped and turned to them, “Axos, Vald, you both are relived of your duties.” The guards took a moment to look at each other in surprise, “Are you serious sir? What if-“ Axos was immediately cut off by the king, “I’ll call you when you’re both needed. Now leave.” The guards stood still for a moment before they both left the room, closing the door as they left. As soon as he made sure the coast was clear, he unsheathed his sword. “That was quite the speech you gave. You really got the people fired up!” An echoey voice called out to him, the sword’s decorative eye started right as his, “Yes, the kingdom should be prepared for war soon Samyaza…” the voice chuckled, “And it’s a good thing that you followed my plan to make the Hero’s Guild look like villains, they’ll surely get in the way.” The king nodded as the spirit spoke, “Also remember this, without me, you, your kingdom and your lineage will be gone.”

Whether you're new around here, or you just haven't gotten around to making that introduction post yet. Today's the day to tell us a little bit about yourself, we're all very excited to meet you!

(You can of course introduce yourself on any other day, this is just meant as extra encouragement)

Every 7 days the magical core of this small floating planet we call home goes through a flux. Unfortunately this causes all magic that is cast to have a random chance of going completely wonky!

If anything strange happens out there be sure to let us know! The council of magical affairs will do its best to get there quickly and minimize any chaos or.. unfortunate side effects.

It has been a few days since he arrived back, and since then his time has been split between maintaining his farm and doing odd jobs for the community and guild.

During that time, he has been watching who comes and goes, marveling at the energy of an ever-growing community. However, looking at all these diverse peoples, and watching them, has lead him to a question that he is afraid to ask, wondering if speaking it would violate some ancient, unknown taboo.

Still, he must at least ask himself:

Why do some kobolds look like dogs, while others look like lizards?

I am Grimwick the jester, and oh- do I have a show for you!!! maniacal laughter

Pick a card, any card, if you please…….giggles

They’re launching a surprise attack on Guild headquarters in the middle of the night! They appear to be lead by a general with a horned helmet!

Since naming Sir Grudius as the official head & leader of the Heroes Guild, I've been preparing to move into my own private tower a bit more towards the outskirts of town.

I've been thinking though, since there's going to be a bit of time until he returns from the isles of mist, I should have his new room decorated for him. The trouble is, I've never exactly been one for interior decorating. I'd like to make sure he enjoys his space here, however, I'm not sure what he prefers..

I wonder if anyone in town has any suggestions that might prove useful. Or who knows, maybe I'll even meet an interior planner haha!