[Fern]

This thread will have event announcements for the last public bits of the plotline I've been running for a while now. All of the events in this thread are publicly accessible.

You can also read the previous recap threads to be kept in the loop/context of things if you desire, but it is not mandatory. They are listed below:
 
RECAP 1 THREAD

RECAP 2 THREAD

CALM BEFORE THE STORM THREAD

FINAL ARC

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CHAPTER 1: A SCATTERED MOMENT

"The time to draw your weapon has come. Do not hesitate. Fight... it is the only choice left."

 

From Karaten to Chaturanga, Kysei territories bustle with life. Adventurers sharpen blades, ready supplies in preparation for the final assault upon the Black Falcon-- it's heart, Castle Leistung. Men and women gather for glory, for looting, for the bounty on the 'Kings' head.

 

In remote spaces from prying eyes, a group has been witnessed bear an insignia with a bright, white spear. Rumors state it to be those aiding Cerin Rachal, and are ex-falcon soldiers. A group ready to act as the vanguard spear and penetrate the fortress with insider knowledge.

 

And within Chaturanga, stands tall in wait the Makhai Corps and its Black Knights. At the frontlines stands a pack of men and women, a small group under 12. The Kings Gambit takes a stand. Both led to battle by their General Kai Izumi. An old face familiar to many in the army awaits within Leistung's heart. Ready to be the primary force taking the brunt of its assault for the others to infiltrate.

 

All converge with a final goal in mind all the same; the Black Falcon will fall. Then Strega, shall be next.

   

OOC INFORMATION

  

Date: Sunday, June 13th

Time: 4 PM EST

PVE: Yes

Event Character PVP: Yes

Player Character PVP: Optional

Raid Bosses: Arael Schlager (Fern), Lieutenant Teleftea Statis (Hanzo)
 

Miscellaneous: Once Arael Schlager is defeated, players will have the option to either take his life or try to bring him out for any reason (I.E saving, wanting to give him a particular punishment, etc.) You will be allowed to fight each other for your choice if you desire. This does not change anything but the ending- this will be his last appearance. This is completely optional to do.

 

As per usual, the parties that are interested in fighting the raid bosses can enlist with a 1d20 Roll (performed by the Party Leader only) in order to determine the order of teams fighting that enemy. Anyone not fighting the bosses can choose to fight mobs or watch, as always.

 

The location of the event space will be shown the day of the event itself. Anyone can enter and participate if they'd like.

 

Credit to Ignatius/Stenzio for writing the IC text above.

 

BONUS: GOOD BYE, MY FRIEND

 A recent conversation in regards to the incoming battle...

 

"That was a pretty good wine, party boss. Good taste... as always."

  

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CHAPTER 2: PRELUDE TO THE FINAL BATTLE

"This is the price you pay for being a meddlesome swine."

In Kysei's corridor did battle wage. Blood stained, black smog writhing from every inch near and far, sundered apart by blade. Where once stood the bastion to the Black Falcon becomes hollow, and its 'King', no more. Men lost from Karaten, to Chaturanga, to traitor white lances who besieged a place once called home, to the common adventurer with various desires at their helm. The casualties small from combined effort, for the operation boded well. Dead though few still mourned whilst being laid to rest by family and friend alike. In the end Arael Schlager and those loyal under him were brought down in mass. Whom remained after his death, in majority laid down arms to come peacefully for interrogation, or tried for any crimes had. Sorrow raked winner and loser whom left Castle Leistung's heart. What happened within left for those to tell the tale, for the moment, it remains in their minds and hearts.

 

The victory foreshadowed by a lingering horror now left for them to handle. Cornelius Schlager gave show to wrangled control over Mother, the Dusk Queen; she whom birthed the Grief Parasites-- the 'Dusks'. An artifact wrestled her underneath his will, and the pair flew out crashing through Castle Leistungs ceiling to make way for the final act. Any ready to stop his escape? Forced to fight the infamous Executioners whom stayed to solely bide time.

 

Where the pair have gone? Remains under question.

 

Rumors have led insinuation cast upon Alstalsia, where stories have grown rampant. Tales of countless being laid low, slaughtered, or worse taken under the canopy of night never to be seen again. What ghost stories spin foretell a description resembling the Executioners, in foreboding. Paranoid, scared masses there speak of one village in particular being stalked by one. A good portion of residents have already fled for safety in fear for what's to come.

  

Whether this all yields truth or fantasy, one question waits to be answered from this madness newly brewing as the final chapters await to be written...
 
What is this all supposed to mean?

   

OOC INFORMATION

   

Chapter 2 is going to be a series of mini-events leading up to Chapter 3, the final event. Most of these mini-events are intended to be fully publicly accessible, but they're also meant to be small, so don't expect anything TOO big! Just several smaller things. The first mini-event I'll be doing in regards to Chapter 2 will be in around Friday, June 25th at about 5:40 PM EST, somewhere in the Alstalsia overworld (you'll know it when you see it.) Credit to Ignatius/Stenzio for writing the IC text above! It is recommended to read the Calm Before the Storm recap's Executioner segment linked at the top of the thread if you haven't already.

 

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CHAPTER 3 (FINAL): LEGEND

"I have rejected my humanity and obtained a power far beyond mortal comprehension!"

  

Ominous figures, dressed in pitch black with singular red eyes have been appearing all throughout the world in remote locations, visiting small villages and homesteads to preach of a 'day of judgement'. They claim that anyone siding with a vague 'Him' will find freedom and salvation from this miserable world, while any who oppose 'him' will be cast into eternal flames, banished or killed, never to return even to the Maze of Lazarus. While they target remote areas and small isolated gatherings, they have occasionally been caught and apprehended, though they provide little to no additional insight, even under pain of torture and interrogation, nothing but mind-addled homunculi down to the last.  
 
Those who have been keeping up with the current ongoings of a particular organization would realize these preachers seem to be speaking about Cornelius Schlager and his plans to break into the Godly Stage and seize true power. The reason that these preachers were sent out is unknown, perhaps a challenge to any who might oppose him, or maybe simply to strike fear into people's hearts.
 
All that matters is that in the coming days, Cornelius will soon make his move, one that he blatantly advertises to all. His dreams, his goals, his life's ambitions have all lead up to this singular point, and all the world will be the audience to his actions upon the Godly Stage in a story that's been retold for generations, and now Cornelius has brought about a new cast of actors, with himself set as the star for a brand new retelling. Whatever the cost, whatever the price, it all ends here one way or another.

   

This is the end... the final showdown.

  

OOC INFORMATION
 
Date: Saturday, July 10th
Time: 7 PM EST
PVE: Yes
Event Character PVP: Yes
Raid Bosses: Cornelius Schlager (Fern), Mother (Dystopia)

Rewards: 5,000 Murai, 500,000 EXP

 

Miscellaneous: This is the final battle that wraps up the plotline I've been trying to finish for 4 years. There are a few things that are very important to note:

  

1) Those enlisting to fight Mother will follow the usual standard raid boss system. Party leaders that want to fight Mother will have to roll 1d20 to determine their turn order in the list.

  

2) Those enlisting to fight Cornelius, however, will not follow the same formula. Instead, I will be deciding the turn order manually, allowing those that have been the most involved with him to have their fights be the last ones in the list. This is merely to perform a better narrative, and anyone that hasn't been overly involved with Cornelius can still enlist for him so they can fight too, of course. I will be going off party leaders when deciding the turn order. However, anyone fighting Cornelius must consent to major injury risks being likely, as he will be a Demigod and it's very unlikely one would get away from a battle with him unscathed. This does not necessarily mean your character is guaranteed to lose an arm or a leg, even if it can happen, but more so consenting to the IC that you are battling an extremely powerful foe.

   

3) We request that you please do not bring IC alts to the event, so as to not accidentally give you a reward twice.

 

4) It is highly recommended (not obligatory) that you bring potions and food.

 

5) As a heads up, the event will likely be long (probably 4 hours minimum.)

 

6) Mother and Cornelius will not be fought in the same area, because Cornelius will be in Zera's God Grave. Those that want to enlist for Mother will do so before anyone reaches Cornelius. You cannot register for more than one raid boss in this event.

  

7) We suggest turning off your Marching Bands if you are about to fight a Raid Boss, as they have their own songs!

 

8) The event area will be a map of its own located within the Alstalsia overworld. You cannot go past the gates until we say it's time!

 

9) If we ask you to pause your posts for narrative downtime (I.E we're about to post an important narration), try to refrain from filling up LOOC too much while that happens. We'll let you know when you can post/talk as normal.

 

10) If you meet a HP threshold against Mother or Cornelius, your party will have a 1 round grace period to emote retreating (this can be done individually.) Anyone that stays will face IC consequences. This is in part so other people can have their turn at the boss.

    

With all that said, have fun. Credit to Dragonruby for helping write the IC text above!