The Navigator Returns

Against a darkened sky, a single light searches for the skies.

See… The night sky above Lusternia, dark, and as mysterious as the First World itself. Host to the great movements of the Sun and the Moon. To the dance of quick Eroee and slow Aapek; of Sidiak, Tarox, and Papaxi. To the eternal twinkling of the stars upon the firmanent. Except… not all the stars…

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Mortal Coder Call

A long black tunnel illuminated by artificial light

We have once more opened applications for mortal coders. The position entails working with the game’s coders to resolve bugs and implement minor features. Due to limited resources, we will only be accepting a small number of applicants. This call is open from now until the end of August, but we will be leaving the…

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The plight of Krug Fleshkeeper

Orcs preparing for war in a village.

A storm was brewing one night in mid-Shanthin when distressed shouts and accusations pierced through the otherwise pleasant sound of rainfall. Waykeeper Qistrel Strongleaf and Huskii Myeras of Serenwilde were the first to arrive at the Balach Swamp, where they found Krug Fleshkeeper, the orc butcher of the nearby village of Acknor, wallowing in the…

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Roadmap for Lusternia

State of the Team Before we look at our roadmap, it is important to take a look at the team working on it as that is highly relevant to the entire endeavour. We generally never talk about our team size because that number rarely reflects reality. Our volunteers do the best they can, when they…

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Roadmap and a Meeting

An old open book accompanied by a compass and a candle

Later this week, on Friday (July 21st, 10pm GMT) we will be posting our roadmap for the rest of the year and a general status update on the goings on in Lusternia. We will be tackling topics such as a Year Arc, Ascension, Admin Requests, the various pending coding projects (such as Alliances, Economy, Conflict),…

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The Summer Cornucopia

A cornucopia sits upon an outdoor table, surrounded by flowers.

In July, credit purchases from the website will come with special chests once more. For every 100 credits purchased, you will receive one chest. To sweeten the pot, you will also receive a chest at the first 25, 50, and 75 credit intervals, resulting in 4 chests total after purchasing the first 100 credits. Your…

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The Blunder of Babette Boulanger

A pearl sits within a shell on the beach.

It was mid morning on a warm and pleasant spring day when the peaceful sounds of crashing waves were interrupted by the feminine cries of someone near the coastal village of Delport. Arriving upon the beach of the Inner Sea, Uzriel d’Vanecu of Magnagora stumbled upon Babette Boulanger, the Gold House attendant of Delport, who…

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Gossip System

Bonfire at night

Those visiting the pilgrim camp at the foot of Mount Avechna will notice that it has become a hot gossip spot! You can now use the new landmark (pilgrimcamp) to get there faster from the Aetherplex too. You will be prompted about it being a gossip spot upon arrival and from there you can either…

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Horizon Walkers Treasure Hunt

A treasure hunt map

Whether you are an accomplished explorer or only starting out, this upcoming Horizon Walkers treasure hunt is for you. It will focus only on locations in the Basin of Life and will not be as challenging as a Nature Trial would be. Date: 30th June, 11:30pm GMT Rewards: 1st Place – 200 credits + reskinned…

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Snow Valley Fish Tale

Icy banks of a river in winter

A peaceful Klangiary was interrupted by a dispute between Wapan Hromash and Worrel Fleece over which one was considered the better fisherman. What kind of fisherman could Wapan be if he lost his rod, however? Several targeted insults were traded across the Basin. Soon, a fishing contest was enacted in Snow Valley to cease the…

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May 2023 Artbard Results

Artisanal by Xiran depicting Calliope, the indulgent nereid, using Uzriel's wizzer image box at a fragrant garden before the Theatre of Bloody Threnodies.

Congratulations to our Artisanal contestants from May! If you’d like to join them for June, make sure you get your submissions in by the end of the month. HELP ARTBARD will explain all about what you can submit, and how to do so. Artisanal Contest Winner Calliope by Xiran Runner-Up The Lady of Lagoons by Gurashi Merit Presidio Blossoms by…

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A Storm comes to the Skarch

Sandy dunes of a desert

The Skarch Desert seems to be a place full of mystery, and unexpected developments. In the early hours of the 5th of Urlachmar, 651 years after the Coming of Estarra, a cry for help was heard around the Basin of Life, then quickly muffled, as someone tumbled underneath the Skarch’s vast sands. Quick adventurers would…

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The Embrace of Winter

Knit baby blue mittens hold a perfect snowflake in the front.

Summer may well be almost upon us, beyond the realm of Lusternia, but it is winter here! We wish to keep you warm and comfortable in the Basin of Life so enjoy these new and improved crafts. This distinction is important this time around as we have both entirely new patterns for you, as well…

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June Curio Marvels

An ornamental kettle of pure gold

All through this month, you will be able to buy curio packages directly from the website. A number of curio packages that are only available in limited edition promotions are once again available too. Among them: Check out the bottom of HELP CURIOS for the full list of curio-related helpfiles! In June, we will also…

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Of Squirrels and Shrines

Hazeline, the hazelnut fae

It was a particularly nice day at the very tail end of winter in the year 650 CE, when a loud screeching pierced the peaceful quietness. The source was obviously coming from Tolborolla, but so annoying was the noise that those who gathered to investigate were frantically scrambling all over the valley, unable for a…

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Of Fire and Ledgers

A shelf full of books

From the diary of Xislia Dith, 19th of Roarkian, year 649: Knowing how much Chixesaka loves his coins, I figured I could really impress him with a nice ledger to keep track of all of his riches. So, not too long ago, I started studying how to bind books. Oddly though, every time I gave…

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April 2023 Artbard Results

Artisanal by Gurashi depicting the moths of Mysrai's realm.

Congratulations to our Artisanal and Bardic winners from April! If you’d like to join them for April, make sure you get your submissions in by the end of the month. HELP ARTBARD will explain all about what you can submit, and how to do so. Artisanal Contest Winner Sketch of Dreameater Moths by Gurashi Runner-Up The Inner Sea by…

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Wheel Spins and Auctions

Spinning Wheel of Light in a canvon

As a mid-month surprise, we now have Iron Coins available to purchase from the website under Artifact Packages! They will stay there until the end of the month. You can spin these coins at the Wheel of Tzaraziko found at the Cave of Chaos. Check out HELP IRON COINS for more information. Also, as the…

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Death and Harmony Challenges

A battlefield with sword-wielding warriors

Thanks to the enterprising spirit of Korue Dragnet and the desire of Master Quettle to show everyone a better way, we’ll see a Death and Harmony Challenge in May once again. You will also have one more chance at these thematically reskinned artifacts for the winners. Death Challenge21st May, 11pm GMTHarmony Challenge27th May, 11:30pm GMT…

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Adventure is for the Brave

A trio of adventurers head off into the woods.

The call came out on the 21st of Kiani, in the year 648 after the Coming of Estarra: I am looking for an adventurer. Come find me at the Triple Junction Inn. And indeed, adventurers arrived to find none other than Tapif the Furrikin, an adolescent of mildly mysterious origin, seeking to go on an…

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