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	The skies above Elanthia grow dark. The [[Empyrean Syndicate]] has arrived in force, goliath raiders descending from airships to lay siege to our [[Category:Ascension Hunting Grounds\|Ascension hunting grounds]]. The masked Gemstone Artificer seeks the aid of adventurers who have proven themselves worthy, and whispers of ancient lunar power echo through the land. Whether you prefer to meet the invaders head-on or ascend into their airships to take the fight to them, there's never been a better time to sharpen your blades and push beyond the boundaries of what you thought possible.		The skies above Elanthia grow dark. The [[Empyrean Syndicate]] has arrived in force, goliath raiders descending from airships to lay siege to our [[Category:Ascension Hunting Grounds\|Ascension hunting grounds]]. The [[Gaunt masked artificer\|masked Gemstone Artificer]] seeks the aid of adventurers who have proven themselves worthy, and whispers of ancient lunar power echo through the land. Whether you prefer to meet the invaders head-on or ascend into their airships to take the fight to them, there's never been a better time to sharpen your blades and push beyond the boundaries of what you thought possible.

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	"Shadow's Descent": New Story Quest. The masked Gemstone Artificer has a new request. Uncover the connection between the Empyrean Syndicate and the Lunar Shard Gemstones in this multi-part narrative that takes you across Elanthia. Completing the quest unlocks Gemstone Codices, repeatable quests, and the GEM ONSLAUGHT command. Requires completion of "A Sparkling Ascent."		* "Shadow's Descent": New Story Quest. The masked Gemstone Artificer has a new request. Uncover the connection between the Empyrean Syndicate and the Lunar Shard Gemstones in this multi-part narrative that takes you across Elanthia. Completing the quest unlocks Gemstone Codices, repeatable quests, and the GEM ONSLAUGHT command. Requires completion of "A Sparkling Ascent."

	Dynamic Onslaught Events. Empyrean invasion forces now periodically assault Ascension hunting grounds, with one Onslaught active at a time on a randomly chosen ground.		* Dynamic Onslaught Events. Empyrean invasion forces now periodically assault Ascension hunting grounds, with one Onslaught active at a time on a randomly chosen ground.

	Empyrean Airship Raids. Slay Empyrean during an active Onslaught to open swirling portals into the Syndicate's airships. Fight your way upward through multi-deck combat encounters aboard mechanical lifts, with progressive difficulty and group support for up to six adventurers.		* Empyrean Airship Raids. Slay Empyrean during an active Onslaught to open swirling portals into the Syndicate's airships. Fight your way upward through multi-deck combat encounters aboard mechanical lifts, with progressive difficulty and group support for up to six adventurers.

	Weekly and Monthly Repeatable [[Verb:QUEST\|Quests]]. Four new repeatable quests offer ongoing Empyrean content. Hunt aboard airships or defend the ground during Onslaughts, with weekly and monthly variants. Earn Gemstone Codices, experience, and fame. Check QUEST LIST for availability after completing Shadow's Descent.		* Weekly and Monthly Repeatable [[Verb:QUEST\|Quests]]. Four new repeatable quests offer ongoing Empyrean content. Hunt aboard airships or defend the ground during Onslaughts, with weekly and monthly variants. Earn Gemstone Codices, experience, and fame. Check QUEST LIST for availability after completing Shadow's Descent.

	Gemstone Geodes. A new collectible drop containing two [[Gemstones]]. Turn the geode to shift focus between the two, then break it to extract the Gemstone of your choice. Accessible via GEM FIXATE.		* [[Gemstone geode\|Gemstone Geodes]]. A new collectible drop containing two [[Gemstones]]. Turn the geode to shift focus between the two, then break it to extract the Gemstone of your choice. Accessible via GEM FIXATE.

	New [[Verb:GEM\|GEM]] Commands.		*New [[Verb:GEM\|GEM]] Commands.
	GEM FIXATE: Sacrifice a portion of your weekly silver generation potential in exchange for an increased chance of finding Gemstones and receiving them inside a Geode.		** GEM FIXATE: Sacrifice a portion of your weekly silver generation potential in exchange for an increased chance of finding Gemstones and receiving them inside a Geode.
	GEM STATUS: Check whether you are currently eligible for Gemstone drops.		** GEM STATUS: Check whether you are currently eligible for Gemstone drops.
	GEM ONSLAUGHT: Sense the presence and location of any active Onslaught (requires completion of Shadow's Descent).		** GEM ONSLAUGHT: Sense the presence and location of any active Onslaught (requires completion of Shadow's Descent).

	[[Gemstone codex\|Gemstone Codices]]. One-time-use items that overwrite a property on one of your Gemstones with a new one via the Artificer.		* [[Gemstone codex\|Gemstone Codices]]. One-time-use items that overwrite a property on one of your Gemstones with a new one via the Artificer.

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			Release of Empyrean Onslaughts, periodic invasions of ascension hunting grounds.
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[[Empyrean Onslaughts]]
The skies above Elanthia grow dark. The [[Empyrean Syndicate]] has arrived in force, goliath raiders descending from airships to lay siege to our [[Category:Ascension Hunting Grounds|Ascension hunting grounds]]. The masked Gemstone Artificer seeks the aid of adventurers who have proven themselves worthy, and whispers of ancient lunar power echo through the land. Whether you prefer to meet the invaders head-on or ascend into their airships to take the fight to them, there's never been a better time to sharpen your blades and push beyond the boundaries of what you thought possible.

New and updated features:

"Shadow's Descent": New Story Quest. The masked Gemstone Artificer has a new request. Uncover the connection between the Empyrean Syndicate and the Lunar Shard Gemstones in this multi-part narrative that takes you across Elanthia. Completing the quest unlocks Gemstone Codices, repeatable quests, and the GEM ONSLAUGHT command. Requires completion of "A Sparkling Ascent."

Dynamic Onslaught Events. Empyrean invasion forces now periodically assault Ascension hunting grounds, with one Onslaught active at a time on a randomly chosen ground.

Empyrean Airship Raids. Slay Empyrean during an active Onslaught to open swirling portals into the Syndicate's airships. Fight your way upward through multi-deck combat encounters aboard mechanical lifts, with progressive difficulty and group support for up to six adventurers.

Weekly and Monthly Repeatable [[Verb:QUEST|Quests]]. Four new repeatable quests offer ongoing Empyrean content. Hunt aboard airships or defend the ground during Onslaughts, with weekly and monthly variants. Earn Gemstone Codices, experience, and fame. Check QUEST LIST for availability after completing Shadow's Descent.

Gemstone Geodes. A new collectible drop containing two [[Gemstones]]. Turn the geode to shift focus between the two, then break it to extract the Gemstone of your choice. Accessible via GEM FIXATE.

New [[Verb:GEM|GEM]] Commands.
GEM FIXATE: Sacrifice a portion of your weekly silver generation potential in exchange for an increased chance of finding Gemstones and receiving them inside a Geode.
GEM STATUS: Check whether you are currently eligible for Gemstone drops.
GEM ONSLAUGHT: Sense the presence and location of any active Onslaught (requires completion of Shadow's Descent).

[[Gemstone codex|Gemstone Codices]]. One-time-use items that overwrite a property on one of your Gemstones with a new one via the Artificer.

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To get started, check QUEST LIST after completing "A Sparkling Ascent" to pick up Shadow's Descent. Keep an ear out for broadcast announcements of incoming Onslaughts in your hunting grounds.

[[Category:Ascension Hunting Grounds]]
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Ascension Onslaughts Released