[Apotheosis] - Recap - Act 2, Truths and The Pride

[squakhawk 8230]

  Recap - Act 2, Truths and The Pride

 

 

 

 

Hello little people in my computer

 

I wanted to give a brief recap ICly and OOCly of our eventline so far as we wrap up it's third month and second act.

 

This eventline has been going on since February 18th, with Act 2 beginning in late march. There's been a total of nearly 50 events and interactions between the two groups, and all have gone over smoothly. The behavior of some members was a bit iffy in the earlier parts of April, but have rounded out and cooled down since. These last two events brought together 45 and 52 unique players respectively which made me pretty happy and shows that despite a long runtime, an eventline can retain its players and popularity.

 

I am also quite happy with how well the story is being followed. As we ebb near the end with Act 3 having only 5 total weekly events (Not including interactions/other objectives), I am antsy for the finish. This eventline is significantly different in it's charted course compared to when it started. It's developed significantly organically and changed near completely from it's original intent, strictly for the better. With active and reactive development and organic player interactions, the outcomes of this event have changed so much to be much more meaningful, exciting, and unique compared to when they started.

 

I'm excited going into act 3 to wrap up our final few events, tie loose ends, fit in more unique and interesting interactions, and even host our long anticipated showdown finale between some really important lore figures, and even more who are finding themselves involved too.

 

I think once the eventline wraps up I'll reveal a hand of the possibilities, story branches, outcomes, maybe. It might be fun to show the "What if"s, but it may be equally unexciting if some players view their decision as wrong, incorrect, bad, or their (or others') fault from an OOC perspective. 

 

Overall there have been times ive been exhausted, frustrated, excited, or thrilled with what some people have decided to do in events. Ultimately, it comes down to the fact I care a lot about what happens with this eventline, and with certainty, other ET and players do too. I'm looking forward to an exciting final act and conclusion to eventline ultimately in the running for the better part of a decade.

 

Looking forward to seeing you guys again when we opening up scheduling a week from now on the 4th/5th. I hope you guys continue to have fun and learn a lot more, and even interact outside of events with all thats exciting to come.

 

 

 

It was in the beginning weeks after the siege at The Order of The Vehement Eye when The Paladins of Xan restored an ancient artefact woe'd ruthfully by The Archdrakaar Azdromoth; The Dragon Compass. Reinvigorated and restored by The Sunforger, it revealed more than intended as the history and fate of Sordran was unveiled; splayed out to see as Azdromoth's deception corrupted the vision. But to what extent..?

 

The Azdrazi withdrew from Tor'Galend with The Speaker, and artefact granted to them which demanded "Dii'Fahdon" - uttering the command incessantly. A mysterious visitor came to them, proposing a truth to both them and Azdromoth of what the true outcome of their war would be; something the nephilim battled heavily on between one another before ultimately deciding upon their Godhunt. Few recalled among them from their journey in the underdark the calcified corpse of a dragon, one which lay beneath the earth within so. After venturing through Seraphire's Lair and battling the Mori'Quessir, to the cost of lives and blood heavy, they saw a vision of Dii'Fahdon's final moments before finding themselves mysteriously aboveground oncemore.

 

With The Dragon Compass revealing the location of draconic forces, Seraphire's Lair and Tor'Galend, the Crusaders of The New Triumvir ventured to visit Tor'Galend - an Azdrazi stronghold which bore a strong draconic presence. After sailing aboard their blessed vessel, they sieged the island, though to a bloody conclusion. After failing to breach the walls against the ill equipped and prepared nephilim, The Drake Satar wreaked havoc upon the xannic forces with bellowing flame that tore apart their rank. Although in his hubris, mortally wounding the wraithdrake as The Lance of Dawn broke upon his belly; forever wounding him. The Crusaders in confusion had nearly abandoned their kin, but eventually had all gathered oncemore; with many a casualty and no fatalities, they escaped the island bruised and bloodied- beaten. Although killing many nephilim, the damage done to their morale would be irrepairable. The Druii took it upon themselves to attempt communion with Taynei'hiylu, asking for aide, but found themselves speaking to something else. An esoteric and eldritch speaker, or speakers, who denied their communion; and gave them vision of the Dragaar who begged to help, but could not. But why? Only time could truly tell, whatever forces restricted her.

 

With so, the Chosen of Azdromoth were informed of the ancient fortress and seat of Azdromoth - Tor'Azdraeth. Informed of a stubborn, hiding druidic force within that remained after his reconquest, they were given the cost of slaughtering the defended druii recklessly, or expressing caution and saving the forge. Through careful and tight battle with countless wounded, the forge was repaired, the foundries of Tor'Azdraeth coming alive oncemore to fund the war effort of Azdromoth as his kin found themselves better armed, and equipped, for what was to come.

 

It was shortly thereafter in which a pact was formed between The Chosen of Azdromoth and his distant brother, Mordring. The Emperor Above and The King Beneath, the two struck alliance after insidious infiltration within the ranks of the nephilim; a foreboding presence upon the realm as their pact was sealed. Whilst in the midst of binding, the Crusaders breached Seraphire's Lair; learning some of what nefarious activity had taken place within. Seemingly taken over by Mori'Quessir, a scouting mission by The Sunlit Covenant lead information to the main order which had benefitted them some in the battle to come. It was brutal, bloody, as many lay wounded; in the throes of victory, The Seeker Nimue utilized The Wyrmstalker's Key upon the portal The Mori'Quessir within were trying to twist and tame; rendering it useless for any evildoers who may have sought it's purpose before. Curiously, some remaining afterward noticed heraldic tattoos upon the Mori'quessir.

 

With the victory at Seraphire's Lair, Five paladins ventured upward to the heavens as they met their ordained father, Xan - Protector of Order and Guardianship. Words were exchanged as the Keeper-Initiates souls were measured for their worth, before the five were enkindled with Keepership; bearing the title of Itharel of Xan. With the deaths of Bolvar, Alberic, Isabel, Aer'dir, and Amelia, came the descension of Ardaric, Redwulf, Peregrine, Caliburn, and Quelana upon the mortal plane as their comets struck across the skies of Aevos to defend it below.  But things would not be easier forward.

 

The Crusaders lead another assault upon Tor'Galend after destroying the portal which had lead to the azdrazi stronghold of Gra'kul. As they landed upon the island, the forces were in disarray as they fell into an ambush; cannonfire and dragonsflame striking down paladins, templars, and druids alike as they battle was brutal. Attackers at the church gleaned eldritch warplans but were unable to successfully take the structure, taking extreme casualties while the walls of Tor'Galend withstood too breach after reinforcement from what was now the third assailment upon them. The walkway faired much better for the paladins and templars as they showed in force, crushing resistance before disengaging to help the other struggling groups. Five brave defenders held the ship against cannonfire, repairing it as it nearly sunk beneath the waves from the damage taken; able to safely navigate it with a skillful admiral within their retinue. After they had regrouped and come once again to the church, the forces were heavily entrenched and reinforced now; the main keep of Tor'Galend beginning a foul ritual to chart their escape. Not wishing to face a fruitless defeat again, Caliburn of The Blazing Sun was withtaken by Xan as he near-singlehadedly crushed the nephilim of the church. Some thirty defenders were crushed with naught but mild burns upon scarce few attackers as Caliburn and the crusaders massacred the defenders in nearly under a minute. However, one Oyashiman had criticism for Xan - the god in wrothful fury of battle smiting down the naysayer before the battle was finished. In fury, the Oyashimans bickered and tarried with the crusaders; avowing vengeance and retribution for the wronging done to them. The remaining nephilim of Tor'Galend escaped, not planning to withstand another assault upon their walls as they fled elsewhere.. but the island was now taken, the nephilim in shambles and their warplans seized. A true victory.

 

Upon the other end, the nephilim at Mordring's behest parlayed with Sol Invicta - managing through careful speech and communion an uneasy peace between them, at the cost of the joining darkspawn which had accompanied their rank to the dismay of many. Whilst the demigod was in distraction, many nephilim sought their own plans with little organization; besieging her tower nearby, and attempting to corrupt the flames of her temple. Neither bore fruit as dozens were mortally wounded, if not slain- many lost an appendage as others lost their lives, barely afforded an escape as they fled her domain with little to show for it. 

 

 

As the forces wound down for what would be some time of rest and recuperation in this brutal war, they found themselves at an impass. Whilst the Chosen of Azdromoth swelled in strength with the alliance of Mordring, they began to stall as the next steps were left unclear. The Crusaders of The New Triumvir lost valuable allies both in loss of battle and in diplomacy; with The Archdrakaar gaining in strength unopposed as the mortal realms watched on lazily, one question would come to mind.

 

Who would be at fault for when The Age of Darkness comes?

Time could only tell.

 

 

Spoiler

 

Thank you again to everyone in participation. I apologize for each and every one of you that may have been excluded due to bad event timing for you, or event caps. I am trying to ensure everyone has equal opportunity for enjoyment, involvement, storytelling, and fun in this eventline and so far I feel I have done the best job I can to ensure that. Should that not be the case, please let me know.

 

A huge thank you to the following for their help so far in this eventline.

 

@Werew0lf (Organization, leadership, acting)

@Bonito (Organization, leadership, acting)

@Benleft (Organization, leadership, acting)

@ScreamingDingo (Organization, leadership, acting)

@Zarsies(Organization, leadership, acting)

@Gamma (Building, acting)

@NightcastorKitty(Acting)

@Rigorous(Acting)

@amongus(Acting)

@RaiderBlue(Acting)

@RoamingRonin(Acting)

@Unwillingly(Building)

@_RoyalCrafter_(Building)
@6xdestroyer(Building)

@drfate786(Building)

 

 

Without you guys this would not be possible to perform nearly on the scale or quality it currently is. I've said it personally a hundred times; but thank you again.

 

 

[satinkira 6062]

TAKE THE AZDRAZI PILL

 

 

[RaiderBlue 652]

:O

[Benleft 930]

You’re welcome man. 

[Java17 973]

thanks ET for an awesome event line!!!! ******* baller stuff yo

 

[Traveller 2284]

my favourite part was when sol invicta said "im sol invicta" and invicta'd all over the abyss

 

 

w-wait a minute... what is that..? what is that light in the sky..? oh.. oh my god... HOLY **** ITS ******* NITHRAKOR WITH THE STEEL CHAIR HOLY SHIT WHAT TH-

 

Spoiler

 

*BLOCKS YOUR PATH*

 

[TeawithFrisket 2675]

X4N€$ stocks are being sold- awaiting for new increase…. 

 

Also what the **** is this flaming candle

 

also Ty to all the wonderful ET who played their part!

 

let’s all have fun for next time!

[Lhindir_ 3444]

PUTS on $XAN, Major players are OFFLOADING their positions.

[Pallodium 549]

https://youtu.be/fWlcXRqrU7s

[Andustar 2261]

There have been hiccups at times, but I've enjoyed the overall development of this eventline. Thank you Event Team, I'm looking forward for what is to come.

Also, huge shoutout to @Benleft - I really enjoyed interacting with you and your encounters!

[FlemishSupremacy 5030]

Had a great time in many of the events! 

[creamynoteblock 2583]

event

[Zarsies 6101]

The King Beneath gives his greatest naps to his sleepiest soldiers.

[kuebiko 69]

This eventline has been so incredible, it's hard to put into words the sheer excitement that watching, theorizing, and interacting with the story has given me. Thank you to the ET for this, and I can't wait to see what happens next. 

 

the event has done a wonderful job & keeping up anticipation. Because holy shit, I can only imagine where this is going. 

[NightcastorKitty 1247]

Sol Invicta did nothing wrong

Change My Mind