"ENDLESS NIGHT :: BROKEN MAGIC" SWP


A silent, endless abyss above the land of Helovia rests easily, trapping in the chill of winter. The air had stood quietly for some time, only short winter gusts biting at the skin of all in the realm. However, a sudden rush of a fresh breeze spills across the land. The scent of autumn and the promise of spring upon the cool breath of air awakens the night.

First, only a few twinkling lights appear in the blanket of solid black above. Many below may think their hopeful hearts are only twisting their minds, playing tricks upon them. Then, many lights above begin to scatter across the whole of the night, the familiar placement of stars you remembered. There is only one question still hanging in the air: where is the moon?

With the silhouette of extended wings, a pristine pale Luna rises, announcing to all below the return of the Goddess. The eerie, lightless night gives way to the milky, silver shine of the moon. Despite her return, she remains absent from sight from the mortals, staying to the skies instead. She has returned to restore balance on this side, and we can only hope that the other gods find such ease in crossing over.

Plants the bloom only in the moon's presence have begun to flourish. The lamp trees have grown brighter, large, purple and blue flowers grow in clusters that pulse softly in the moon's light. The four light sources in the herdlands remain, but Helovia is no longer bathed in absolute darkness. Hope has not left this land, and slowly, gently, perhaps the balance will be restored.

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This is in part an effort to get back to the roots of our character, partly a way to allow the admin time to reset and push through some projects, and partly because as writers, we are all masochists who have a penchant for tossing out characters into fantastically precarious situations.

The Endless Night plot is going to be a part of a serious of events that are going to be happening to fix the rifts. Currently, this is the "broken magic" phase. This means that magic exists, however, it is incredibly faulty and not entirely reliable. Also, the only magic currently available is moon magic (dark, wind or a hybrid of those).

Any characters possessing Dark, Wind, or hybrid of either element magic will now be able to use their abilities. Unfortunately, the abilities will not work perfectly or seamlessly. Wielders may find that their magic turns on them or has unexpected effects. Without the balance of all other elements in the land, the magic remains "broken".

Only long standing characters with 125+ posts AND dark, wind, or dark/wind hybrid magic will be able to use their magic without side effects, as they have a stronger connection to the land and magic. However, if you want your older character to struggle with magic, you are welcome to have them be "broken" as well.

Characters with 125+ posts CAN USE ANY TYPE OF MAGIC, but it must be BROKEN! Meaning that often times it will backfire, cause damage, become incredibly addicting, uncontrollable, etc. This is where you can be incredibly creative!

Characters UNDER 125 posts cannot use their magic unless it's dark, wind or dark/wind hybrid magic. Soon a plot will be released where their magic connection can be broken as well.

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What about magical items?
Magical items are broken as well. Only perpetual crafts remain living (such physical items like necklaces, jewelry, parts of walls, etc).

What about Dopplegangers?
Dopplegangers can still float around, but it is entirely up to you now as to whether or not you want to play them. Characters are free to leave the herd lands.

What about the herd lands?
Each herd land has a light source, a beacon of sorts. These areas are going to be safe zones from any nefarious RE that may be lurking in the shadows.

What about Demi-Gods?
The children have all been aged up to 1 years old, and they still have a connection to their magic because of their god-like blood.

How long will this last?
The plot will progress in 1-3 week increments in which the gods will be working on the rifts. When the rift is somewhat sealed, the magic abilities may come back entirely, may flicker, or may be rather painful to have.

Is Helovia completely dark?
Yes, the sun will not rise. Only lamp-trees along pathways and scattered around Helovia are providing light. From this moment forward, your character is in darkness, with only moon light to guide them.

So, have fun getting to truly know your characters for who they are, challenged without magic, weak, or even free from its restraints.

Good luck.

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FOUR MONSTERS

From the snow: http://helovia.net/showthread.php?tid=88...0#pid58580

From the Heart: http://helovia.net/showthread.php?tid=88...2#pid58582

From the mountains: http://helovia.net/showthread.php?tid=88...4#pid58584

From the sea: http://helovia.net/showthread.php?tid=88...5#pid58585

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THE EARTH GOD HAS RETURNED
http://helovia.net/showthread.php?tid=95...6#pid64116

This is in part an effort to get back to the roots of our character, partly a way to allow the admin time to reset and push through some projects, and partly because as writers, we are all masochists who have a penchant for tossing out characters into fantastically precarious situations.

The Endless Night plot is going to be a part of a serious of events that are going to be happening to fix the rifts. Currently, this is the "broken magic" phase. This means that magic exists, however, it is incredibly faulty and not entirely reliable. Also, the only magic currently available is moon magic and now earth magic (dark, wind, earth and water or a hybrid of those).

Any characters possessing Dark, Wind, Earth, Water or hybrid of either element magic will now be able to use their abilities. Unfortunately, the abilities will not work perfectly or seamlessly. Wielders may find that their magic turns on them or has unexpected effects. Without the balance of all other elements in the land, the magic remains "broken".

Only long standing characters with 125+ posts AND dark, wind, earth, water or dark/wind, earth/water hybrid magic will be able to use their magic without side effects, as they have a stronger connection to the land and magic. However, if you want your older character to struggle with magic, you are welcome to have them be "broken" as well.

Characters with 125+ posts CAN USE ANY TYPE OF MAGIC, but it must be BROKEN! Meaning that often times it will backfire, cause damage, become incredibly addicting, uncontrollable, etc. This is where you can be incredibly creative!

Characters UNDER 125 posts cannot use their magic unless it's dark, wind or dark/wind hybrid magic. Soon a plot will be released where their magic connection can be broken as well.