Discord Verification

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You can now verify your Discord account with Lusternia! To do so use the command VERIFY_DISCORD and follow the instructions provided. See HELP DISCORD for more information. For the moment, all it will do is assign the Verified role. Once we ensure that everything is working as intended, select channels will only be accessible to…

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A Brilliant Revolution, Part I

There are many ways to describe this city, many epithets to label it and countless adjectives to apply to it and its people. A common one that is heard from any soul who has walked the streets for any length of time, whether they love or hate it, is that it is a contradiction; endless…

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August 2022 Artbard Results

Artisanal submission "From the Megalith" by Alysi showing purple-lit streets near the Necropolis

Congratulations to our Artisanal and Bardic winners from August! If you’d like to join them for September, 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. Bardic Contest Winner Sundry Tanka, 601-625 CE by Xiran Runner-Up A Call to…

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Report Decisions and Second Chances

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We recently put out Report Decisions on the reports that were posted a few weeks ago. In an effort to improve the process and reduce the number of Sol 4’s, we’ve selected a few reports that we agreed with the general problem but did not like the solutions, Those reports will be allowed a second…

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September Artifact and Lesson Sale

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In September, you can buy artifacts directly from the website at a steep discount in the so-called Artifact Cart. The discount is even higher if you have an Iron Elite Membership. The new Feature Curios are available in their own New Curio category, and a number of limited-availability artifacts – normally available through Auctions or…

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Toronada Beach Party

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With the sun beating down fiercely enough to drive back the waters of the Tidal Flats and, consequently, a beach party underway, you may have noticed the people and visitors of Toronada enjoying new crafts and constructions: lounging beneath the sun, wearing new clothes, playing new music. We believe there is no need for the…

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Q&A: Ephemeralhood

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What does Eph training usually entail?  Becoming a divine is the primary goal of training so everything is geared toward making sure our Ephemerals are ready for what’s ahead. Sometimes trainees (or even established admin) realise that a behind-the-scenes role suits them more and they become Architects instead but we primarily seek to recruit and…

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Ephemeral Applications Open

Do you have an interest in helping run Lusternia behind the scenes as a volunteer administrator? We are now opening applications for Ephemerals – administrators-in-training for Elder Divine positions. If you are not sure what being an Ephemeral entails, you can read HELP VOLUNTEERS for an overview. To apply for Ephemeralhood you must: Be 18…

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Q&A: Ephemeral Experiences

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You asked and they’ve answered! We’ve included answers both from Ephemerals and those who graduated so you have a wider range of insights. Question 1 What was your first day as an Ephemeral like? Skipper: A lot of reading, meeting new friends and divine I had dealt with as a mortal, and really just taking deep…

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July 2022 Artbard Results

Artisanal submission "Eternal Flame" by Alysi showing the Eternal Flame of Gaudiguch

Congratulations to our Artisanal and Bardic winners from July! If you’d like to join them for August, 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. Bardic Contest Winner Refusing to See the Darkness by Ialie Runner-Up The Adventures…

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Nexus 3.0 Going Live

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Iron Realms will be transitioning our game websites from the Nexus 2 client to the Nexus 3 client at some point in the next 12 to 15 hours. For those unaware, we have been working on a major update to the Nexus client. The new client offers a host of improvements including the following: Desktop…

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Summer Spins

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For the month of August, we have Iron Coins available to purchase from the website! You can spin these coins at the Wheel of Tzaraziko found at the Cave of Chaos. Additionally, everyone will get one free spin per weave by using SPIN WHEEL FREE! Check out HELP IRON COINS for more information. Our Summertime…

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Reports Opening

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We’re opening up reports once again. There was some discussion as to whether we should limit reports to only be ‘Quality of Life’ reports to reduce what is seen as constant attempts to ‘nerf enemies while buffing allies’. We’ve decided that we do not want to limit reports in such a way at this time,…

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Adventures in Botany and Apiculture

Two jars of honey

Though it was Juliary already, the middle of autumn, Hulleh Honeytongue decided it is better to start late than never. She had a garden to fill with fragrant blooms and she would not be deterred. The fact that she did not know the actual names of the flowers she was seeking was somewhat of an…

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June 2022 Artbard Results

Artisanal by Esei depicting a scene from the Book of Dracnoris

Congratulations to our Artisanal and Bardic winners from June! If you’d like to join them for July, 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. Bardic Contest Winner The Splintered Mirage: In Defense of Cruelty by Eritheyl Runner-Up…

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July Hamasterhunt

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On July 23rd, 11pm GMT, get ready for a Hamsterhunt! There will be no sharing of hamsters, meaning they will vanish upon being picked up, and PK will be off. Killing and attacking are not permitted but you can hinder competitors in other ways (icewalls, etc.). Top competitors will receive: 1st Place – 200 credits2nd…

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Wonderful July

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For the month of July, when you purchase credits on the website, you’ll also receive one wonder crystal for every 50 credits purchased! That means if you purchase 1000 credits, you’ll receive 20 crystals! Type SHOWREWARDS to see your status. That’s not all as there is also a sale on -all- artifacts in the Artifact…

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Feature Curios

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A new set of curios called Feature Curios is now available on the website. Feature curios is a broad term for existing hair and beard curios, and the new beauty and blemish curios. Like hair/beard curios, beauty curios offer a bonus to prestige (you can stack hair/beard and a beauty curio), and blemish curios significantly…

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Macaron Curios

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A new set of curios called Macaron Curios is now available on the website. This is a limited release that will only be available until the end of the month for the time being. They are consumable curios that offer very powerful bonuses that are balanced out by their limitations. Macarons provide the following bonuses:…

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Nexus 3.0 Beta

Image showing the Nexus 3.0 login screen

Iron Realms has been working on a new version of the Nexus client for the past year. For those of you that do not know, Nexus, is a web-based client that players use to connect to our game worlds. Our goal is to bring an improved experience, that can be easily accessed on desktop or…

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