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Hey guys, this is going to be a really prompt Your View. I just want to gather opinions, and feelings. We all know Athera has some outlining problems. Plots, size, and all issues we've continued to repeat to ourselves. Many of the fixes aren't resolvable, without a drastic map change. So here's my pitch to you, the community! Would you guys be okay with a larger temp-map, or more so a prompt replacement for our current map? I'm trying to avoid the "temp-map" negative connotation, because this map isn't the introduction into 5.0. We're not close to 5.0, and this map is more so a prolonged fix to our current issues; such as plots, size, ect. So, what's your view? Edit: To note a few things, this map would be large, fast travels, different (better) region system, and it'd look pretty damn nice.

I like it, a fine outline of expectations!

I know right. I think MAT is discussing this issue currently. I'm curious as to how it'll be resolved.

I should have never invented the illusionary pendant. I regret past decisions.

Let's share the best quotes from our friends. My favorite quote to start!

Moved to the Archive. It shall be sorted into the appropriate category shortly.

Moved to the Archive. It shall be sorted into the appropriate category shortly.

Moved to the Archive. It shall be sorted into the appropriate category shortly.

Welcome! I hope you find your place on the server, and start roleplaying soon.

You're my favorite.

7/10 frosties are the worst

Kalameet looks at Loriens note in reply, he scowls deeply. "I didn't teach you so that you use your skills like they were some petty parlor tricks!" He scoffs after talking to himself, turning on his heels to stride off in irritation.

After a discussion amongst the LMs, this Lore is outdated. In fact, the majority of bardmancy can be done with just regular Sensory Illusion, along with some other magics for a more detailed arsenal. A magic type all on its own doesn't really help the magic problem. You can call yourself a Bard all you want ICly, that's not a problem! But Sensory Illusion would be the magic you're using, all the limitations and abilities applying (which means you can use it offensively...).

I like BNK, can we keep him?

@BNK One reason I do like this Lore, is that it's not so Voidal based (because as the soul enters the Void, it would logical be resolved into bits of information, to never be reformed), it's mana based. Mana isn't Void based, and is only a fuel which can be utilized to fug with the Void. Although this is Arcane in theory, it's more so an understanding of mana. Technically, mana is soul based, so like this isn't far from being possible in that regard. But it would take some long thought process and lore to make happen.

Shades reach out with their Shadows/Tainted Aura (or whatever silly term floats your boat), and alters aura into more Shadow/Tainted Aura. It should also be noted, aura is another "state" of mana. The more mana you use, the more aura you exert naturally. A good example to exemplify this is a camp fire; you put more wood on the flames, you get more smoke. The smoke being the aura, the side-effect of mana-usage. For a list of states: Passive Mana: This stuff is in the mana pool. It's used by the mage, and can be used for spells, enchantments and other stuff. Active Mana: When it's "active", it's no longer applicable for spells, or direct usage. This is to prevent mana gems which can fuel a persons own mana pool, like what people thougth mage gold did. It can however be manipulated by a Transfigurationist for the use of mana gems, and enchantment stuff. As long as it doesn't go back into a mana pool/mage. Aura: Like already mentioned, it's the smoke to the flame, the remnant of mana when it's used. Aura is primarily useless, aside from roleplay flavor, and Shades. So all in all, I don't really see how this magic could realistically work in terms of lore.