Faction Play Event: 5 Books of the Arch Magi |
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Posted: 08 Mar 2021 at 00:50 |
Hello, Illyriad! Faction Play is pleased to present a new Mini Event: The Five Books of the Arch Magi.
The Objective Increase your alliance’s ranking with one or more player-led Factions (ELVES, ORCS, KELTS, MERCS, and Dlord). The Alliance that increases their ranking the most with a Faction by the end of the quest will win that Faction’s book, along with other prizes. DatesFriday, March 12, 2021 00:00:00 Server Time -- Sunday, March 21, 2021 23:59:59 Server Time The SettingIn the ages past, Empress Cymbeline of the Azure Throne saw the resplendent port at Tarponsea destroyed by a mystical, unquenchable flame that consumed the docks and ships of Azuria without explanation. An excerpt from "The Peoples of Illyria" by Historian Cardale of the Empirium details the mystery surrounding the catastrophe: Witnesses described the fire as akin to a "living thing" that "appeared to jump from ship to ship" until not only the bulk of the fleet (who were almost entirely docked-up and secured against a storm that threatened on the horizon), but also the shipyards and workshops themselves were utterly destroyed. The cinders from the firestorm rained down on the surrounding lands for days to come. While Cardale does not conjecture to name those who perpetrated the destruction, an extract from an Intelligence Report prepared for Empress Cymbeline of Azuria gives clues as to who she suspected had committed the heinous act: The five Arch Magi are a relative unknown to us. We know, as fact, simply the following: The five are masters of each of their elements, and come from all the races of Illyria.
Each member of the circle is surely a foe to be reckoned with individually, but it is when they combine their powers that little can stand in their way. The most apt illustration of their destructive potential is clearly visible in the very existence of the cursed Great Marsh of Fyrgis in Wolgast - created as a direct result of their assistance to King Lentas of Illyria during the purging of the Barbarian threat. But beyond this meagre summary, they keep themselves to themselves and do not appear to interfere or mingle with the world. We cannot guess their goals or their motives - and it would be prudent to take steps to rectify this situation. This extract is the only known document detailing The Circle of Five, a mysterious, mixed-race consortium of casters, wizards, mages, and mystics whose loyalties and motivations have remained hidden from Illyria. Until now. A burglar who had been lured into the thrall of the Circle of Five somehow found himself alone in the group’s vast library. A disturbance in the flow of magic allowed him to break free of the spell and steal five beautiful books from the main study, escaping with haste to the sanctuary of The Blesséd Realm. A council of the Quendi elders studied the books, recognizing that they are eligible unless in close proximity to one another. Each book corresponds to one of the Five. And each book wields unimaginable power. It is clear now that the flame that engulfed Tarponsea was the result of Shamaster Maldak of the Orcs’ power to wield flame -- enhanced by an enchanted factor by his four other collaborators. The Quendi agree that the only way to ensure that The Circle of Five never gain access to this magic weapon is to disburse the books and sunder them from one another. This quest will determine which five Alliances throughout Illyria are worthy enough to be a keeper of one of the five books of the Arch Magi. PrizesAlliances who improve their rankings the most with a Faction or Factions receive the following: Most Improved Alliance Ranking with ELVES
Most Improved Alliance Ranking with ORCS
Most Improved Alliance Ranking with KELTS
Most Improved Alliance Ranking with Dlord
Most Improved Alliance Ranking with MERCS
*Second and third-place prizes are being generously donated by Thirion! Though it may prove difficult, alliances can win more than one prize. Gameplay
RulesAlliance Rules
Faction Rules
StrategyAlliances have been given ample clues on how to increase their rankings with Factions. Here are some links to these clues and other guides on how the Alliance Ranking system Works:
It is up to Alliances to experiment with the algorithm to determine which actions will increase rankings with the Factions they favor. LinksFaction Play Five Books of the Five Alliance Rankings
NOTE: Any errata or changes to these rules will NOT be updated here! Follow the Google Doc for any changes or updates. |
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