With recent events, the seal within the grand temple that once protected Mandalus from the Serpent, Mes'Klou, has been broken, leaving the World Tree, A'Vigli, exposed and all of the multiverse at danger. With the damage to the tree, an old god has risen. Kreyus. Protector of A'Vigli. While illusive and not yet willing to aid beyond protecting his tree, Kreyus seems to have much knowledge about the events surrounding Mes'Klou and his arrival, as well as acquaintance with one particular Priestess that has been in Mandalus the whole time. In the meantime, Princess Iafara has begun an investigation into the temple to see what exactly the Cult was planning by attacking the seal.
Then came the future. A group of people from a future that ended in the favor of the Serpent came to the present to prevent it. They asked for help and worked together with some of Mandalus's brightest to put an end to the threat. One by one they all perished due to the result of the Serpent's blood they injected, allowing them to time travel. Now the future is undetermined and free for the Honored Guests to help shape.
What will they do differently this time?
➡ THE FINAL STRIKE
With knowledge that the Serpent can mount an attack, with the barrier fallen, the Serpent Cult have begun to rise once again. They seek to kill as many Honored Guests as they can, in order to stop any plans they may have to defeat the Serpent. Meanwhile, Ardon has learned of Iafara's plan to investigate the underground temple and seeks to put an end to her plans. He intends to kidnap her, and her handmaiden, P'Tyara, in order to cut off all control the C'Meni have by removing their leader and their second-in-command. What he plans to do with them is anyone's guess.
Thus the Cult will begin to strike. Starting February 17th the Cult will have skirmishes strike up all over the city. Players are welcomed and encouraged to have Honored Guests encounter and fight back against the Cult.
TYPES OF SKIRMISHES
LOOTING AND PILLAGING: Are you a superhero? A doo-gooder? Or just someone who cares about the city enough to do something? The Cult will be striking against banks, jewelery stores and the transit stations between the districts.
SHOOT OUTS: The violence is about to escalate. Drive by shootings, bum rushes into public dining areas and major city sites. Citizens will be killed in the exchange and there is a possibility for Honored Guests to either be injured or to save the day.
LOCKDOWNS AND HOME INVASIONS: The Cult will try to control major traffic areas as well as popular stores and venues. Not to mention they will be breaking and enterting into homes! This can include the Honored Guest's place of residences if they so choose.
KIDNAPPINGS: The Cult will be kidnapping citizens again. This time however they won't be kept or put on display as a warning. The Cult intends to sacrifice them for their god. Perhaps this is to bring their god again into the physical realm after his form was destroyed. Perhaps not!
➡ HEAD HUNTING
Wrathion, the devilishly fascinating dragon we've all come to know and... mostly love, has plans to explore C'Vorti. What for? Well, the head of the Headless Horseman, of course! He has discovered that destroying the head of Prince Trevintis may just put an end to his tyranny!
The Black Prince has found that buried with the Head of the Horseman is a magical amulet that is said to be able to depower the Horseman. Of course, one must find and acquire the amulet first. Wrathion is looking for those "champions" who are eager and willing to venture into the depths of C'Vorti to retrieve the head.
For those who are interested, we have a forum to sign up for it! Just so that we have an idea of how many people would be interested in coming. This is slated to be February 22nd.
SIGN UPS
➡ WAR AND FAMILIAR FACES
On February 24th a news broadcast will go out showing that the Cult is making a final assault on the city. Armed with the Headless Horseman and their god behind them, the Cult aims to take apart the city. The details will be released in the post made by the Mandalus News Network.
As for our familiar faces? We have a few last surprises up our sleeve before the end.
➡ END OF A GOD
When all is said and done, and past battles and grievances have been laid down and ended, will Mandalus be saved or will Mes'Klou win and destroy everything? Will the events of a thousand years of warfare and strife end happy or sad? Will everyone get to go home, after a tearful goodbye? If so, how?
That is the question that the Honored Guests must pull together to solve.
The final battle will take place over February 26th - March 1. It will end with a final narrative, bringing us into the home stretch of Mandalus: bringing everyone home.
➡ EVENT TIMELINE
February 17th Skirmishes begin across the city. Players are welcomed and encouraged to plot their Honored Guests being caught up and involved in these skirmishes. Remember the different kinds--or make up your own! Mods are here to help if you need help plotting.
Princess Iafara and Lady P'Tyara will also be kidnapped and a broadcast will go up in the main community. Anyone who is interested in finding the two are welcomed! If there is enough people interested, a rescue log will go up as well.
February 22nd Wrathion leads a group of people into C'Vorti, The Prison City to find the head of the Horseman. This log will be active as long as needed, but the IC date will remain over two days! Remember to sign up!
February 24th THE FINAL COUNTDOWN--Battle begins! The Cult will fully invade Mandalus and turn it into a complete war zone. Buildings, lives, and the universe all will be ripped apart. The moment that the Honored Guests have been brought to the city is truly here.
Another news broadcast will mark the beginning of this battle.
February 26th - March 1st The battle continues. March 1st marks when the end narrative for the battle will be posted. If anyone has ideas on battles, tactics, or general plotting to wreck the city? Be sure to post them for the game to see!
Trash the city. Be the hero. It is in your hands now, Honored Guests. The Mod Team will be there to help guide you.