Year in Review 2022

An overturned book, propped like a tent, light emitting from within.

It’s that time of the year again, time to ruminate upon the past year and look toward the future. Though 2022 has certainly been a slower year in terms of development, especially as the world beyond our digital nook continued to be less than kind all around, quite a few things happened. We started by…

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Trader Bob’s Forgotten Vaults

Trader Bob has once again unveiled to the Basin the forgotten vaults of treasures that he has unearthed over the years! The lost treasures contained within are now available for the bearers of his golden keys, available for purchase on the website! Contents of the vault include, but are not limited to, wondercrystals, caches of credits,…

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The Winter is Here

A huge snowman plays with kids

The Frost Spite is a little bit miffed with the Basin of Life for reasons that will be clear from a forthcoming event post, but as a result: snow! Magnagorans will recognise this particular snow from some of their past winter balls and other snow-related shenanigans, but it is new for all the other organisations.…

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Solstice Activities 2022

Hukies in scarves sitting in the snow

With Solstice in full swing, here’s a full rundown of what is happening right now! Ironbeard From this post onwards, those logged into Lusternia may find themselves receiving a visit from Ironbeard, bearing a present for the lucky recipient. Gnomes Keep an eye out for Jolly Bundy sending his fellow gnomes out with a few…

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Solstice Schedule 2022

A calendar page for December

With Lusternia’s Solstice on the horizon, we want to let you know what our schedule will look like ahead of time. All our regular events will be returning this year and there is a lot to keep one festive! 17th December – Solstice Quests will open in cities and communes.18th December – Solstice Court will…

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‘Tis the Season of Giving

For the month of December, Ironbeard and the Gnodfather are once again competing for Solstice domination! To participate, purchase solstice stockings directly from the website, which can then be hung in manses and commune and city rooms, max of 1 per room. Syntax: HANG FOR [ANONYMOUS]Syntax: STOCKINGS (to help track your stockings) At midnight, the…

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Cyber Monday Promotion

A treasure map and coins sit upon a wooden table

This year we’re combining Black Friday and Cyber Monday into one longer promotion, meaning you can buy a special package on the website between the 25th and 28th November inclusive. Starting right now, you can buy a special package of 20 coins to be used with the Wheel of Tzaraziko for $19.99! There is only…

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Four Days of Gratitude

While some of you are enjoying your Thanksgiving, it’s not something that everyone celebrates. We hope that all of you who are celebrating are having a good time. We wanted to take a moment and say how grateful we are for you, the players, for all the time you spend here, and want to make…

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New Artifacts and Customisation

Red rose garden

We are releasing a few new artifacts! Some are expansions of existing artifacts and systems, and some entirely new. To aid you in getting your hands on them, we have added them both to the Artifact Shop (see HELP ASHOP) and the Artifact Cart on the website under “New Artifacts”. If you are using the…

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iOS Nexus Testing

A long black tunnel illuminated by artificial light

Iron Realms has released an iOS beta version for iPhones and iPads. If you are interested in helping with the testing process, you can download the app for your device here. Please follow the next link to learn how to submit bugs. Don’t forget, you can also test the Android version here. Thank you!

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Welcome, Lusternia!

Ealix

As Orael addressed in his news post, I will be stepping up as an Assistant Producer to Lusternia. As a start, I’d first like to extend my personal thanks to Orael for all the work he has put in over the years, both for you, the players, and myself and the rest of the administration…

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Changes

Orael

I wanted to write this note to you all to let you know that as of today, I’m stepping down from being Co-Producer of Lusternia. Unfortunately, I haven’t been able to pull through on my promises, first with the economy and now with conflict. Truth be told, I offered to step down last year after…

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Crystal Racetrack November

A wakabi stands proud

For the month of November, we’re double dipping in the rewards. First off, for every 50 credits you purchase from the website, you’ll receive one wondercrystal. Now’s the perfect time to finish off that pesky Wonderbrazier or Wondercorn you’ve been working on. See SHOWREWARDS for the breakdown and remember that if you purchase more than…

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The Haunted House Opens

a haunted house atop a mountain surrounded by lit jack-o-lanterns

The Haunted House is now open with lots of attractions provided by the business savvy of Trader Bob and his Merchant Peak’s Coterie. It is located on the Stairs of Death on Avechna’s Peak and has a new temporary landmark – hauntedhouse – to help you get there. A wide selection of toys, dolls, and…

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Anniversary Quiz Results

Chickens host a quiz

As the Festival of the Creatrix neared its end, Duck, the Confused Chicken announced a quiz to test the knowledge of the inhabitants of Lusternia. Promising bounties of seed and grain, Duck rounded up those eager to prove their knowledge. This time around he chose to focus on the intricacies of “upright” modern history and…

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Anniversary Battlechess Results

Black chess pieces against an orange cloud

The grand chicken revolution has been progressing too slowly for Xuck, the Strategic Chicken’s taste. His comrades have been gnawing at the pieces of his chess set rather than practising manoeuvres! So he challenged the organisations of the Basin of Life to step forward and contend for the Chess Board of Libertas. Gaudiguch showed up…

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Treasure Hunt Results

A treasure hunt map

Buck, the Iniquitous Chicken has become the chicken to go to for free items with a treasure hunt attached! This Festival of the Creatrix, he shouted from the top of Avechna’s Peak, asking adventurers throughout the land to come and receive some glittering crystal shards he found near the Transcendental Fulcrux, noting that they gave…

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Great Hunt Results

A group of hunters approaches a mystical beast

The Festival Great Hunt has concluded! Everybody who participated and reached the thresholds outlined in HELP GREATHUNT has received their rewards, and the top ten scorers in each tier have also received bound credits ranging from 50 for the tenth spot to 500 for the first. Listed below are the scores for this hunt’s top…

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The Menestrean Wayfaire Returns

The colourful carnival lit up at night

The Menestrean Wayfaire has made its way into the Basin of Life once again! This year, you may find the Wayfaire just south of Delport. If you are having trouble, just look for the new temporary landmark – Wayfaire. As well as containing all of the usual attractions – multiple quests that culminate in an…

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Anniversary Chicken Hunt Results

A chicken army rallies for the revolution

Soon after the start of the Festival of the Creatrix, Cluck, the Revolutionary Chicken re-emerges to declare a repeat Revolution of the chickens upon Lusternia. Thousands upon thousands of chickens fluttered their way into the Basin of Life, cluttering the roadways, waterways, forests, and villages with their fluffy forms in an effort to set up…

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