Echoes from the Caverns

Greetings Fellow Avatars! Here’s what we have for you in this week’s edition of Update of the Avatar:

Game Development

* Aether Creatures Sighted in New Britannia!

News Announcements

* Shooter Jennings “Shooter” Album Release Party!

* Release 55 Livestream Part 2!

* Episode 2 Stretch Goal Store: New Items

* Shroud of the Avatar Rewards Program

* Lord British Birthday Double XP Weekends

* NPC Submission Requests: Brittany Alleys (extended to R56)

* Weekend Flash Sale: Masks & Pets

* Upcoming Events Calendar

Community Updates

* King Grannus Meadhall in Kahli opening on July 14

* Win a Pair of SOTACON 2018 Tickets!

* Project to Support: Crowfall

* Resources: Players Helping Players

Stile’s Tip of the Day and Spotlight

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Hello everyone, this is Asclepius, with the fourth chapter of a wonderful story from Belladonna Rose, entitled

Black Rose Chronicles

Background music by Smartsound

Stepping through the other side of the rift the cloudy air cleared from her sight. She could see trees and the strong smell of smoke and death filled her nostrils. Looking around her she could see lush green grass and trees, but the smell was overwhelming. Bella could even feel the evil in the place. Deep in her bones. She had felt this many a time before. No stranger to danger or death. Ahead she saw the palisade walls surrounding the area. This must be Solace Bridge.

In the distance she could hear many sounds. Some familiar forest sounds. Birds, squirrels and even the sound of a bear in the distance. But that moaning sound was different. As she walked towards the gate of the palisade she saw something lumbering towards her. WHAT IS THAT?

Undead. Zombie. Oh great. She looked about for something to use as a weapon. There on the side of the path was a branch of a tree. Hoisting it up and taking a stance she waited for the thing to come closer. The smell was hideous. As the zombie came closer it reached for her. Pulling her arms back she swung the branch at the zombie. It took the brunt of the hit full force but kept coming. Oh great. This should be fun. She continued to hit the creature and finally after a few more hits it fell to the ground.

She looked down at the poor thing and realized it was wearing the remnants of what was probably the local inhabitants. So sad that this had to happen to a human.

Walking away again from the corpse she approached the gate. On the other side she could see an older man standing guard. Staff in hand as if waiting for something to attack him. She pushed up the lever to the gate and slowly it opened. Rushing inside she was met again by one of those zombies.

But to her surprise the old man came forth and helped her fight. Several of these creatures came forward and between the two of them they put them to rest.

“Thank the stars you arrived. Not sure how well I would have faired against that many of those things. The bridge has been overrun with those foul creatures for near a fort night. And the other undead things lumbering around as well. It has been a sad time indeed.”

Wiping the muck off her tunic from the fight she looked at the older man. He was a portly fellow but was very well trained in defence. This was a good thing.

“Good day to you stranger. I am Edvard. I was told to expect someone of your stature and here ye be.”

Bella smiled softly at the old man. Looking at the destruction of this place was more than she had expected. It was truly a battle for sure. And from the looks of things the battle did not go well.

“Hello good sir. I am Belladonna Rose. I was sent here by Arabella and the Oracle.”

“Aye. Yes. Arabella. She is a fine one that one. She has been busy of late bringing other Outlanders to the realm. Doing service for Lord British she does. And I am thankful for you being here.”

“I do not know what is expected of me here but I will do my best. Perhaps you have seen others of late. I am worried about the crew from my ship and my friend Jack. Maybe they passed this way.”

“Ah. Alas many have traveled through here and I sent them on to continue their journey as I will you.” He quickly started moving about gathering up a quiver of arrows and the long-forgotten bow on the ground. Approaching Bella he handed them to her. She looked at him with concern.

“Here..take these. I dare say you will need them more than I. That tree branch will not help you

much with the other things out there to fight. When you see a weapon on the ground pick it up and use it if need be. Or sell it for gold in the nearest town.

Greetings Fellow Avatars! Here’s what we have for you in this week’s edition of Update of the Avatar:

News Announcements

* Episode 2 Stretch Goal Store

* Shroud of the Avatar Rewards Program

* Release 55 Livestream Results

* R54 Livestream Missed Questions Part 1

* Lord British Birthday Double XP Weekends

* NPC Submission Requests: Brittany Alleys (extended to R56)

* Weekend Flash Sale: Brewing & Taverns

* Upcoming Events Calendar

Community Updates

* Win a Pair of SOTACON 2018 Tickets!

* Project to Support: Portrait of Scottie for Shroud of the Avatar

* Resources: Players Helping Players

Stile’s Tip of the Day

Greetings Fellow Avatars! Here’s what we have for you in this week’s edition of Update of the Avatar:

Game Development

* Play Release 55 Now!

News Announcements

* R55 Dance Party – July 2

* Release 55 Livestream – July 6, 2018 (Lord British’s Birthday Themed!)

* Q3 2018 Schedule Update

* R55 QA Testing Incentive Winners

* Lord British Birthday Double XP Weekends

* NPC Submission Requests: Brittany Alleys (extended to R56)

* Lord British Birthday Game Sale: $19

* Weekend Flash Sale: Lord British’s Birthday

* Upcoming Events Calendar

Community Updates

* Royal Gardeners Contest Winners

* Win a Pair of SOTACON 2018 Tickets!

* Relics by Rild on Meretz: Win Shroud Swag!

* Project to Support: Portrait of Scottie for Shroud of the Avatar

* Resources: Players Helping Players

Greetings Fellow Avatars! Here’s what we have for you in this week’s edition of Update of the Avatar:

Game Development

* The Making of The Obsidian Trials

* The Atavists of Purity

News Announcements

* Lord British Birthday Double XP Weekends

* Release 55 on QA Server

* Custom Avatar Head now Lord Forged Items

* Custom Static Player Owned Towns: Discontinued

* Company Status

* (SPOILER) POT Row Lot Deed Reward for Completing Story (R55)

* NPC Submission Requests: Brittany Alleys (extended to R56)

* Lord British Birthday Game Sale: $19

* Weekend Flash Sale: Basements

* Upcoming Events Calendar

Community Updates

* Royal Gardeners Wanted! New Decoration Contest

* AERIE Fund – 24-hour Streamathon, Primal Nature – June 23

* Win a Pair of SOTACON 2018 Tickets!

* Relics by Rild on Meretz: Win Shroud Swag!

* Project to Support: Portrait of Scottie for Shroud of the Avatar

* Resources: Players Helping Players

Sir Stile’s Spotlight

Hello everyone, this is Asclepius, with the third chapter of a wonderful story from Belladonna Rose, entitled

Black Rose Chronicles

Background music by Smartsound

Taking in the transformation of herself she looked around her again. The mirror no longer glowed. Only a shimmering and swirl of lights could be seen now. Not even her own reflection. Stunned at this magic she stood there for a time. Then a voice came to her tell her to go up the path to the building at the top. “Your Destiny awaits you Avatar”.

Turning she looked up the path and started to walk. Walk. Smiling she took a few more steps and began to run up the path. Amazed that she was on her own two legs again. Thank the stars she was whole once more. As she reached the top of the hill she saw an ornate looking building. Small but very impressive. Intricate carvings and a strange red glow from the domed roof. This must be the place.

Reaching out she slowly turns the knob of the wooden door. The metal of the knob was warm to the touch. As the door opened a soft warm mist greeted her and the red glow inside grew even brighter.

Stepping into the structure she saw the huge metal face hanging on the wall. Strange glowing eyes seemed to stare down at her. She stepped forward and looked about the room. Empty alcoves were to the left and the right. Huge torches hung on the walls beside the face. As she grew closer to the face the metallic churning sounds of gears began. Louder and louder. Covering her ears, she started to step away towards the door.

“Greetings Avatar. At last you have arrived.”

Stopping dead in her tracks she looked at the face. The glowing eyes blinked at her and the face looked as though it was alive. Shaking in her own skin she stepped close again to examine this strange thing on the wall.

“We have been waiting for you Avatar. It has been foretold that one such as yourself would arrive.”

Blinking again she stood infront of the face and listened carefully to what it said.

“By what name do you go Avatar?”

Swallowing hard she tried to find the words to answer. After a moment she finally spoke with her own voice instead of using her mind as she did with the hooded lady.

“My name is Belladonna Rose.”

“Greetings Belladonna Rose. I am the Oracle. I am here to help determine who you shall be as you move through this new world. I am but a guide to help you learn and navigate on your journey.”

Bella looked quizzically at the machine. The clanking and grinding of gears was almost overwhelming. Shaking her head again she heard the face give a soft chuckle and soon the sounds subsided, and a dull hum filled the room.

“Here I will ask a series of questions to determine the path you should follow. There are no right or wrong answers. And no answer is irrevocable. Tis the way of the mind and soul to change one’s mind along the path to better suit or deter your destiny. Your path will be yours to follow. I will simply assist you in following the choices that your feel are best. I know not your mind or heart Avatar, I can only watch your actions and advise on what I see.”

Bella felt a bit tense at the conversation. Not sure if she should trust this machine. She was not all that familiar with this sort of entity. This sort of thing was not widely known or used where she came from. She was definitely in a new world. Remembering what Arabella said about Lord British she decided to continue and listen.

After a time, the Oracle asked her many questions. Things about what she would do in certain situations. She only prayed that she answered the right way. She responded with her heart. For that was truly the only way she felt she could be honest with herself in everything she did.

The clank and grind of gears started up again. “Ahh. You have chosen the Path of Love Avatar. And I will now instruct you where to start your journey.

Greetings Fellow Avatars! Here’s what we have for you in this week’s edition of Update of the Avatar:

Game Development

* The Making of East Vauban Foothills

* The Making of Norgard Fens (cont.)

* Heraldry Items (cont.)

* R53 Livestream Sky Navy Themed Items

News Announcements

* R54 Livestream Results and Videos

* (SPOILER) POT Row Lot Deed Reward for Completing Story (R55)

* NPC Submission Requests: Brittany Alleys

* Portalarium is Hiring: Web Developer

* Weekend Flash Sale: Musical Instruments

* Upcoming Events Calendar

Community Updates

* Royal Gardeners Wanted! New Decoration Contest

* Spotlight: Beran’s Reach

* A Grandmaster Crafting Tutoring Event

* Wild Safari Presents ‘Boogie Nights’

* Hear Ye! Hear Ye! Concert and Birthday Celebration

* AERIE Fund – 24-hour Streamathon, Primal Nature – June 23

* Win a Pair of SOTACON 2018 Tickets!

* Relics by Rild on Meretz: Win Shroud Swag!

* Project to Support: Portrait of Scottie for Shroud of the Avatar

* Resources: Players Helping Players

Stile’s Special Spotlights

Greetings Fellow Avatars! Here’s what we have for you in this week’s edition of Update of the Avatar:

Game Development

* Improving the Ebon Dawn Cultists

* The Making of Norgard Fens

* Double XP for Week 1 & 2 of Release 54!

News Announcements

* R54 Livestream Continued Today From 3-7pm CT (8-12pm GMT)

* NPC Submission Requests: Brittany Alleys

* Portalarium is Hiring: Web Developer

* Weekend Flash Sale: Patterns

* Upcoming Events Calendar

Community Updates

* Royal Gardeners Wanted! New Decoration Contest

* Community Spotlight – Veritas Sanctuary

* BMC 20th Anniversary Event – Friday, June 8 at 8pm CT

* Chicken and Stars Party – Tuesday, June 12 at 8pm CT

* AERIE Fund – 24-hour Streamathon, Primal Nature – June 23

* Win a Pair of SOTACON 2018 Tickets!

* Relics by Rild on Meretz: Win Shroud Swag!

* Project to Support: Crowfall

* Resources: Players Helping Players

 

 

Greetings Fellow Avatars! Here’s what we have for you in this week’s edition of Update of the Avatar:

Game Development

* Play Release 54 Now!

* Double XP for Week 1 & 2 of Release 54!

News Announcements

* Release 54 Livestream – June 4

* Release 54 Dance Party Today!

* Release 54 Lot Deed Raffle Winners

* NPC Submission Requests: Brittany Alleys

* Portalarium is Hiring: Web Developer

* Weekend Flash Sale: Obsidians

* Upcoming Events Calendar

Community Updates

Livestream: The Companions Revisited

* R54 Welcome Quest – Lux Sanctuary – Saturday, June 2 at 12pm CT

* AERIE Fund – Community Cause – Primal Nature – June 2018

* Win a Pair of SOTACON 2018 Tickets!

* Project to Support: Midboss

* Resources: Players Helping Players

Greetings Fellow Avatars! Here’s what we have for you in this week’s edition of Update of the Avatar:

Game Development

* Zombie Children

* Heraldry Items (cont.)

News Announcements

* Release 54 Livestream

* Release 54 on the QA Server

* Release 54 Dance Party

* Portalarium is Hiring: Web Developer

* Weekend Flash Sale: Pets & Fur

* Upcoming Events Calendar

Community Updates

* Spotlight: Rauchbier Platz

* Livestream: Westend & Store Housing

* The 4th Annual Soldier’s Memorial Ball – May 26

* AERIE Fund – Community Cause – Primal Nature – June 2018

* Win a $50 Gift Card to RelicsbyRild.com!

* Project to Support: Sybil

* Resources: Players Helping Players