» HAPPY NEW YEAR!

» Due to some issues that have been cropping up recently, it's asked that everyone please read the Code of Conduct reminder! This will benefit everyone and make the site more enjoyable for all :)
» The record keeping of characters has been revised and is hopefully more streamlined. You'll find it linked on the side bar under Info & Rules as Helovian Records now. Please double check that all listed info for your character(s) is correct, if not update an admin!

» Update :: The Moon Demi God is now up for adoption. You can apply for this character here: Mesec Application

» Secret Santa gifts should all have been turned in by now! Some santas have told of being late, but gifts to be delivered asap, while a few more may need new santas.
» Winter Gaming winners announced, let admin know of your prize choice.
» Holiday Hangman winners announce, let admin know of your prize choice.
» Winter Costume Contest is in voting until 1/7, go vote!
» Seasonal Image Contest is in voting until 1/7, go vote!
» Helovian Caroling is in voting until 1/7, go vote!
» Seasonal Storytelling is in voting until 1/7, go vote!

» Updated Rule: Mandated hunting for companions has been abolished. You have the option of hunting with an NPC.
» Updated Rule: Minimum word count has been raised to 250
» Updated Board: The explore board has been released! All info is found inside.

» Rule Reminder: Items cannot be stolen through the stealth board, that is still under discussion.
» Rule Reminder: You must have a 12 post minimum to post at the Veins of the Gods
» Rule Reminder: Unclaimed accounts can only post in the Threshold, and should only be in 1 Threshold thread at a time, preferably their own. Only when that thread has completed can a rank change be requested. Your profile must be completed and correct, and all images credited stock before admin will permit a rank change.

» Admin are in the process of organizing the revised rules for chaos-style invasions!
» Admin are in the process of organizing the flora/fauna and figuring out the contest winners, please bear with us it's a lot to cover!
» Admin are in the process of assigning items/prizes point values. We hope this will make attaining and trading the prizes you want more efficient.
» It was voted in that there be additional magic uses during a large scale invasion fight. The exact details on this are still being determined by admin.

» Admin have introduced set numbers for rank magic for each rank class. Because of this herd leaders must figure out which characters in their herd receive rank magic, as it is generally the highest ranking in that class. This may require some reorganizing of herd ranks and it is asked that admin are updated as to which characters get the rank magic. More on that here.
» The rules outlined by a herd as far as which ranks are capable of doing what will be enforced from now one as it applies to stealthing or challenging. Herd leads, please make sure you clearly define what ranks can make and block stealths, and which ranks can make and answer challenges on behalf of the herd. More on that here.

» A comet in the night has returned the companion bond so they are no longer silent. Order has been restored, yay!
» A Bogart is ready for a fight in Helovia's Heart, and seems to be guarding a companion drop!

»»» AURORA BASIN
Stepping into their new homeland granted by the God of Spark, the unicorns that once took refuge in the World's Edge, and hosting the secret group The Plague, finally found a place to call their own. Before she could even get comfortable however, Psyche was taken by Bazilisk in the Dragon's Throat, causing a conflict between Leander and Kri while Psyche watched on with glee. In the turn of the night she fled with Bazilisk who found his loyalties had turned. Meanwhile Elizabeth and Aurelius found themselves captive of the Dragon's Throat as well, and Deimos captive of the World's Edge. Still holding onto Solstice of the World's Edge the Basin rebuked attempts to save her, though d'Artagnan faces against her son Aaron to rights of her freedom. They lost Svetlana at the turn of Birdsong, and just recently the crafty Mirage managed to turn her captive Xanthos against them, securing her freedom and his as well. Even now Xanthos puts on a fantastic show of his faux struggle with the DragonHeart. All this time the Basin has been much of the cause of the rash of kidnappings around Helovia, though they continually feign innocence.


»»» DRAGON'S THROAT
A great deal of political change occurred as Leander exchanged heated words with Kri on their views of leadership. In the end Leander preferred to have himself demoted than share the throne with the Resolute, outcasting himself. Svetlana had other thoughts, challenging Kri to her leadership after having just joined their ranks the night before as a refugee from the Foothills. Amid a storm the mares battled fiercely with Kri arising victor. On their way out Leander and Svetlana tried to call to friends within the Throat to become outcasts with them, enraging not only Azzuen and Kri, but the almighty God of the Sun as well. Meanwhile Kri has challenged her prisoner Elizabeth for respect, and the Aurora Basin has sent a team to the Throat to see to freeing their prisoners. The Dragon's Throat has found its leadership altered and questioned, but it seems to stand stronger than ever.


»»» WORLD'S EDGE
Frustrated with the lack of progress in the team of World's Edge rescuers trying to reasons their prisoners away from the Aurora Basin, to no avail, Aaron has challenged d'Artagnan for Solstice. Back on home turf Rishima arrived with a captive Deimos in tow, speaking with Psyche of trading him for Mirage. Before details could be hashed out however, Deimos attempted to escape, but was thwarted by Lace, the two now face off in a deadly challenge. While all this goes on however, it seems Mirage has managed to secure her own freedom, recruiting for the herd at the same time. The World's Edge remains hushed and quiet, no friendly with than Basin than before.


»»» WINDTOSSED FOOTHILLS
After a frostfall's worth of imprisonment, Mandrake finally freed Svetlana from the Aurora Basin, but the welcoming party turned sour as Jackal challenged her to her position. The StormChaser fled from the challenge, giving Jackal the right to the throne, much to the displeasure of Evers, Archibald and Mandrake. Svetlana took refuge at the Dragon's Throat with her ally Leander, though her plans turned when Leander outcasted himself and Svetlana failed her challenge against Kri. Back in the Foothills Svetlana tried to recruit some friends among the herd, but Jackal chased her off with the help of Madyrn and Maskan. As the meeting between the new leads grew tense Jackal rose a challenge to Archibald, the loser bound to be exiled. Not to be left wanting of the drama, Evers faces off against Miltiades to protect his throne. The Windtossed Foothills seems to be in internal turmoil, and although much remains unknown, it is certain that change has come to the sleepy herd, whether or not for the better depends on who you ask.

Congratulations FAELENE on winning CotM during December!

The admin are going to post a thread which will involve a vote for the Herd of the Month to replace Herd Champs!

"Threats? Warnings? Ultimatums? And what would these trespassers do to them that had not been done before? The absolution of their own melancholy had been enough to prepare them for a course in vengeance. For what did you expect when you played, toyed, and capered with fire?"
-- Deimos in Freeing the prisoners
Congratulations to DEIMOS for winning QotM during December!

Congratulations to "Welcome Home" for winning TotM during December!