A Desperate Experiment
Late in Juliary 399, a commotion was heard in the Meliashmora of Imperial Secrets. A distraught harlequin trouper raised his voice to the heavens in horror and hope that some kind adventurer would hear of his plight. A sworn servant of Alodale, the Villainous Lord, the harlequin was affronted to have been violently accosted whilst…
Read MoreNotes on Suicide Prevention
It is difficult to discuss suicide. As someone who has dealt with this idea personally and professionally, for a variety of organizations, I can vouch for how terribly hard it is for the person who is having suicidal thoughts and for the people who are doing everything they can in a supportive role. In the…
Read MoreOctober Vesteran Honours
For the October Vesteran Honours, Thayan won the bardic contest with the play titled, “The Disappearance of Sako Tleem”. In the artisanal category, Daganev won with his rendition of “The Treeripper Flag and Shield”. Check out all of the winners in the Art-Bard Archives!
Read MoreThe Navigator Cometh
It was 396 years after the Coming of Estarra when, shortly after the First World saw the end of another Great Hunt, that the Elder Darvellan, the Navigator, returned. Having found the beacon left in the Void, Darvellan appeared in His newly made fulcrux within Avechna’s Peak, announcing His happiness at being home once more.…
Read MoreTales of the Flesh
What with Atropos’ shears having been ‘misplaced’, the departed souls of the slain were left roaming the Basin circa Roarkian, 396. The mortals who went about gathering these ghosts on Atropos’ behalf were sometimes regaled with tales from one of the past lives of the ghosts, though words of warning were to be heard from…
Read MoreSeptember Vesteran Honours
For the September Vesteran Honours, Daganev won the bardic contest with the story titled, “A Personal Account of the Founding of the Ebonguard”. In the artisanal category, Persayis won with the portrait entitled “Vespertine Acolyte”. Check out all of the winners in the Art-Bard Archives!
Read MoreLusternia Ten Year Anniversary!
Lusternia began its journey nine years ago, opening its doors on October 7, 2004. What is more appropriate then to celebrate this momentous event with fun, games and surprises! October 4, 2014 – Hamster Hunt Time: 6:00 p.m. PST Event: Hamster Hunt! Winners: First Place: Arimisia (300 credits) Second Place: Rivius (150 credits) Third Place:…
Read MoreOn Kate von Roeder
Kate von Roeder, formerly Visaeris, is dead. Many of you are aware from the forum threads. And now, I find myself with the second post this year about suicide. Again, someone I knew. Fantastically talented, passionate, willful, always brilliant and interesting. Kate epitomized some of the best and worst qualities, but she never did it…
Read MoreAugust Vesteran Honours
For the August Vesteran Honours, Perais won the bardic contest with the epic titled, “Concerning the Vassal Packs of Hallifax”. In the artisanal category, Persayis won with the painting entitled “Blessings of the Moon”. Check out all of the winners in the Art-Bard Archives!
Read MoreJuly Vesteran Honours
For the July Vesteran Honours, Portius won the bardic contest with the epic titled, “The Glorious Expedition”. In the artisanal category, Arimisia won with the painting entitled “Svana Burns for You”. Check out all of the winners in the Art-Bard Archives!
Read MoreGood Gods Gone Bad
If there’s one thing everyone has an opinion about, it’s how a Divine should behave. You learn this almost immediately as an admin. Be aggressive and vocal in your org, but don’t be too commanding or too opinionated. Be friendly and encouraging, but don’t be too snuggly. Be a visible presence to prove that you’re…
Read MoreScandal in the Havens
The morning sun had barely peeked out over the horizon; birds were chirping, butterflies were fluttering, squirrels were being squirrely and I was steadfastly ignoring all of it as I worked agitatedly at My forge, a scowl marring My otherwise Divine complexion. It was a disturbance to the north that had Me so riled up……
Read MoreThe Enchantress and the Silver Lady face off in Boston
It happened suddenly. The skies darkened slowly, the subtleness of Drocilla’s touch upon the lands causing the air itself to become denser with Her will as She arrived in Boston. Noting the change immediately, Lisaera arrived on the scene to protect Her beloved city (yes, city, because sadly Boston isn’t a commune – just go…
Read MoreJune Vesteran Honours
For the June Vesteran Honours, Nimhuire won the bardic contest with the villanelle titled, “Moondancer Villanelle”. In the artisanal category, Arimisia won with the painting entitled “Rebirth”. Check out all of the winners in the Art-Bard Archives!
Read MoreLost Secrets of the Paladins Revealed
During Klangiary, 388CE, those versed in the arts of Sacraments were given to visions of a paladin seeking their aid. Briefly confirming with others in New Celest whether they had visions as well, parties went out seeking the vision’s source, going to such places as Spectre Isle and Skarch Desert. When they found no success…
Read MoreThe kind of work a patron does
It’s been a few months since I threw on the silver robes and started livening up the place with storm clouds and moonfire. By and large, I’m loving every second of it. The players of Serenwilde never cease to amaze me with their creativity and their passionate responses to every kind of stimuli. Were they…
Read MoreMay Vesteran Honours
For the May Vesteran Honours, Alary won the contest with the story titled, “Of the Dreaming”. In the artisanal category, Arimisia won with the painting entitled “Shikari’s Surrender”. Check out all of the winners in the Art-Bard Archives!
Read MoreApril Vesteran Honours
For the April Vesteran Honours, Thayan won the contest with the story titled, “The Chateau d’Amour”. In the artisanal category, Feyrll won with the painting entitled “The Beauty and the Beast”. Check out all of the winners in the Art-Bard Archives!
Read MoreThe Madness of Mwauka
Only a few days after the return of the Lord Predator to the Basin of Life, shouts hailing from Verasavir Valley pierced the silence of the Basin of Life. From the sound of it, an argument had broken out between two taurian of the valley. Citizens of New Celest and Serenwilde reached the valley first…
Read MoreDivine Relationship(ping)
Isune has always been a romantic. In her first incarnation in Celest, one of her most memorable actions was swooning over Lacostian, a wise and handsome god of the Third circle. Did he ever share those feelings? Or was it merely platonic? These questions were never truly answered when Lacostian vanished from the Basin of…
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