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Bericsaba Market - Webstaff on 03/08/2025

On the first weekend of Olaesta, the harbor market of Ornath, closed for much of the year, throws open its gates for a highly anticipated annual event. Farmers, poulterers, shepherds, and artisans from across the island descend upon the bustling square, eager to hawk their wares, test their skills, and stake their claim in the island's most prestigious culinary and craft competitions. For one weekend, the market is a whirlwind of voices calling out their goods, the scent of grilled fish and sweet preserves thick in the air, and the clatter of craftsmen setting up displays of finely woven textiles, carved driftwood trinkets, and freshly fired pottery.


Letters have begun appearing in various towns inviting citizens to take part in the contests of Bericsaba Market. The author appears to be Fevronia a sister of the Order of Lumnasi Viragos and a member of the Bericsaba Market planning committee.


Fevronia has cast a wide net.  She's reached out to most major cities and towns, with more to come.  She's open to open up the Bericsaba Market to outsiders for the first time in its history and she's seeking competition!

Click the title link to find out more!

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Ascension: Gemstones - Webstaff on 03/08/2025

Theyyyyyyyyyy're here!

Gemstones have been released upon Elanthia, and Ascension hunting will never be the same. Journey to the Hinterwilds (not the not-at-all similar Hinterlands) and begin your search for the ultimate power. Look to the skies, my friends!

Gemstones are the product of the Development team working in concert, and a huge thanks goes out to every single member of the team for their great contributions. Hugest gratitude should go to GM Nyxus, who put blood, sweat, tears, and a little bit of gemstone dust into this project. Go forth and prosper, brave heroes!

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A new document has been released detailing personal histories and shared events related to the final days of the sylvan city of Yuriqen.

Document Link

Discord Discussion Link

Big thanks to GM Mariath for the epic QC, to GM Xeraphina for helping me figure out how I could make footnotes and annotations less painful, to the Worlds team for your feedback, and to GM Wyrom, who was on board when I said, "So I want to do a thing with Sylvankind, hear me out..."

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Isle of Ornath - Ornathian Holidays - Webstaff on 03/04/2025

The Isle of Ornath has long been hidden from the world, though it does have its connections and ways, but much of its customs were not known to the continent of Elanith.  With the mana storms receeding and allow safer, regular travel, we've gained some knowledge of them and their customs.  Here are five traditions/holidays of the Island:

Wiki Announcement: Ornathian Holidays

Discord Discussion: Ornathian Holidays

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Good people of the land, gather 'round!  No longer must you squint at that mysterious leaf or ponder whether that peculiar mushroom is a delicacy or a regrettable life choice.  Thanks to a grand update, foraged items can now be analyzed - revealing their hidden secrets and intended uses!  No more accidental potion ingredients ending up in your tea (we hope).


But wait, there's more!  Our beloved food items have also received a gourmet glow-up.  Ever wondered exactly what that honey-drizzled tart or smoked fish skewer tastes like?  Well, wonder no longer!  Each bite now unveils its unique qualities and taste messaging, ensuring that your culinary adventures are as vivid as your imagination (and hopefully less regrettable than that mushroom).


So go forth, forage wisely, and savor every flavorful bite!

Wiki Announcement

Discord Discussion

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New Age Descriptions Available! - Webstaff on 03/03/2025

After receiving reports of rogue age representation at the recent Duskruin Arena event, registrars throughout the lands have responded by adding a number of new, different ways of more accurately describing ones' age.

All characters have received a one-time age reset to select their age if the new descriptions do not fit your view for your characters.  Additional resets can be purchased from the Simucoins Store.  Use the AGE verb to see the new options, select one's age, and select a fitting age description as appropriate.

 Wiki Announcement

Wiki Page

Discord Discussion

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The rumors are true. A mysterious fraternal order is inadvertently leaking cryptically engraved relics throughout the realm. Adventurers are advised to be on the lookout when searching creatures, as these rare relics are highly coveted. My sources reveal these prized objects are not mere locksmithing supplies. Rather, they must be carefully paired—like for like—thus completing a bond that will alert the lodge from whence they came.

In exchange for the safe retrieval of these rare relics, the mysterious fraternal order has amassed a cache of baubles filled with prizes of wildly variable power! Having heard that “10 deeds” alone is hardly enticing, the order’s newest pledges have worked diligently to create runes that can be consumed to permanently enhance an adventurer’s abilities. But fret not, dearly departed—the “10 deeds” reward still makes an appearance, along with countless other potential treasures!

AVAILABLE NOW AT A CREATURE NEAR YOU! Will you be the one to unearth these arcane relics and claim their power?

See Lock & Key System in the Official Discord!

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Duskruin Opens Tonight - 2/7/2025 - Webstaff on 02/07/2025

DUSKRUIN: 10 YEAR ANNIVERSARY

A DECADE OF MAYHEM

Get ready for the biggest Duskruin yet as we celebrate ten years of blood, treasure, and thrilling combat in the arena!

The High End Scrip Shop is unlocking new possibilities! Service limits and surcharges are gone, making your dream upgrades more accessible than ever. And additional automated services means even faster turnaround times.

But that’s not all! New combat flourishes like Steelskin flares will change the way you fight, while other exciting additions to the flourish system let you improve your gear. Plus, returning favorites and special celebratory raffles will give you even more chances to score!

The anniversary celebration wouldn't be complete without the return of Mania, bringing its signature fast-paced frenzy of fun to Bloodriven Village!

A plume of steam jets forth as the clockwork golem comes to life...

BATTLE VAULTS return with a new special item! Redeemable once per character per run, BATTLE VAULTS come with two 25-count booklets, 30 advanced spellup pills, a golden scroll for 150% exp mod and Greater Felcour Gauntlets that are attuned to your character! You won’t want to miss it!

Join our Discord to stay on top of all the latest announcements!
More news to come shortly after this teaser on Discord! And as always, keep an eye on our wiki!

Beginning Friday, February 7th at 9:00 PM ET, Duskruin Returns

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HESS ANNOUNCED - Webstaff on 02/08/2025
  • The service limits on HESS services per item (and the related surcharges) have been removed!

Introducing the Annex, where all fully automated HESS services and scripted items for purchase now reside. Automated certificates can be applied to update your item instantly. Only a handful of HESS services have been converted so far but more will be moving from the regular High End Scrip Shop to the Annex in future DR runs.

SK/SM tattoos - This is the last run where these will be available using the existing list of offerings as seen here: Existing List. Beginning with August 2025's run, spells will be rotated in and out of inventory each run.

Certificates/Items in the Annex:

  • Chrism Censers, 250,000 bloodscrip
  • Urnon Lockpocks, 75,000 bloodscrip
  • Urglaes/Veniom Multisetting Teleport rings
  • Script Add, Twisted Weapons - Acid (requires acid flares already present on weapon)
  • Script Add, Twisted Shield - Acid (requires acid flares already present on shield)
  • Script Add, Flare Gloves
  • Convert Lore Flare to another type of Lore Flare - Requires existing lore flares on item
  • Resistance Add
  • Transmute Enhancive Armament/Armor Accessory to Jewelry
  • Flourish, Flare Affinity
  • Flourish, Rage Armor
  • Flourish, Lore Flares
  • Flourish, Steel Skin Flares
  • Flourish, Warding Flares
  • Flourish, Sweep Flares
  • Flourish, Skullcrusher Flares
  • Boost Steel Skin Padding by 2, max 50
  • Boost Warding Flares TD by 5, max 50
  • Boost Warding Flares Duration by 5, max 60
  • Permify Normal Enhancive
  • Permify SK/MK Enhancive

Updates to existing HESS services:

  • Script Add, Twin Weapons is now 50,000 bloodscrip.
  • Zelnorn Ore can now be used to create robes.
  • High Steel Ore can now be used to create robes or UCSE.
  • Target Defense Boards can now be used to add TD to runestaves.

New HESS Services:

  • Script Add, Blink Weapon - 750,000 bloodscrip
  • Convert Spell Circle Item to Tattoo - 25,000 bloodscrip

Once live, you can view things here: HESS

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Duskruin Updates & Additions - Webstaff on 02/07/2025
With Duskruin opening in just a few hours, here's a list of announcements you my have missed:
  • GM Tivvy Announces that Stamp Limits and Surcharges are being retired.
  • PM Wyrom Announces the Return of Mania.
  • GM Vanah Announces an update to the shop: With a Flourish
  • GM Nyxus Announces New Combat Flourishes - Steel/Glaes/Adamantine Skin Flares; Warding Flares
  • GM Marstreforn Announces Twisted Weapons - Acid Edition
  • GM Nyxus Announces New Combat Flourishes - Skullcrusher Flares and Sweep Flares
  • GM Nyxus Announces New Combat Flourishes - New Lore Flares '25
  • GM Vanah Announces the Jammy Juicer
  • GM Avaluka Announces Alcohol Still Updates and Vinegar
  • GM Vanah Announces the Stovetop Dehydrator
  • GM Xynwen Announces the Greater Felcour Gauntlets Battle Vault
  • GM Tago Announces that Leaderboards got Bigger
  • GM Naiken Announces that the Right to Flare Arms will now have an ADD certificate in HESS
  • The shops have been recorded on the wiki.  There's one shop that is a delayed opening that will need to be posted but the rest are there.
  • The Shops Curved Cuts and Shield Thyself may be closed, but their Certificates were all moved to Certifiable!  Enjoy.

To get more details, click on the title link!

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More Sorcerer Spell Updates! - Webstaff on 01/14/2025

Evil Eye and Implosion have had some updates.  Click on the title link to see the news!

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Sorcerer Spell Updates - Webstaff on 01/13/2025

Updates to the following Sorcerer Spells are now live! 

Click on the title link to see more details on these updates!

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The World of Elanthia continues to grow and expand.  To help with that, we created multiple pieces of Lore, Documents, Lexicons, and new Verbs in 2024.  For your convenience, we've created a list of the 2024 Documents, Lore Tidbits, and Lexicons created.  Click on the title to see them all!

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The World at a Glance - a 2024 Review - Webstaff on 01/01/2025

The world of Elanthia has expanded and grown in many ways this past year.  Please click on the title link to see what's new!

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Wisdom of the Ages - Webstaff on 01/01/2025

The new subscription loyalty program, Wisdom of the Ages, is now live.  This is a long term reward system for players who keep their subscriptions active concurrently and log in at least once every month they are billed.  It is available to those who maintain a basic subscription or higher. 

You will gain +2 maximum field experience pool size for every continuous login month. 

If you maintain a Premium subscription, you will gain +0.1 base experience absorbed per pulse for every continuous login month.  Fraction results have a chance to round up.  For example after 8 months, it's 0.8 and would have an 80% chance to round up to +1.  The maximum benefit would be gained after 10 years. 

The account has to bill every month concurrently and you have to log into the character at least once per month.  If your billing lapses or you don't log in, the streak progress will be lost and rewards will reset to the entry level amount.  Like Daily Login Rewards, this is tracked at the character level, so you must log in each character each month you wish to maintain the bonus active on.

Starting on the second month when a bonus starts, you may view your current bonus with the EXPERIENCE verb.

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