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<div class="alert alert-info"><center>'''Duskruin Arena will begin Friday, August 13th at 9pm Eastern.<br><br>SHOP LISTING MOVED TO [[Bloodriven Village]].<br><br>[[Duskruin Teasers Archive by The TownCrier/2021 August|Duskruin News & Teasers]], [[Duskruin primer|Duskruin Primer]], [[Duskruin_Treasure_Trove/Prize_List_August_2021|August Treasure Trove Information]] and [[HESS|High End Scrip Shop Listings]]'''</center></div>
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''Without End...''

Test your strength and wits in the new endless mode of the renowned Duskruin Arena. Wave after wave, until you can take no more!

DUSKRUIN: ENDLESS

Beginning Friday, August 13th and continuing through Tuesday, August 31st!

'''Duskruin Begins on August 13th at 9:00PM (ET)!'''


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'''Duskruin Arena''' serves as the namesake of the bi-annual [[:Category:Duskruin|Duskruin]] event and is one of the activities available which allows characters the opportunity to gain [[bloodscrip]].
==Duskruin==


==General Information==
'''Duskruin Arena''' premiered in 2015 as the first "unattended" pay quest, meaning no GM intervention was required to start the quest. Players purchased entry from the [[SimuCoin]] Store for 100 SimuCoins. The event is free to watch.
Adventurers can opt to fight in solo matches, or join with up to four peers and fight team matches against an equal number of opponents. Each [[SimuCoin|parchment stamped voucher]], by itself or from a '''stamped voucher booklet''', offers entry into the arena for up to 25 rounds. Additionally, those who run the solo arena can choose to battle in an [[Duskruin Arena#Endless|endless]] match. {{boldmono|[[PRAY]]}} for [[stamina]] and [[mana]] recovery, but there are dangers if used more than 3 times (solo).


===Location===
During the quest players accumulate "[[bloodscrip]]" (similar to [[blackscrip]]) to redeem from a list of prizes.
The arena is located on the eastern side of [[Bloodriven Village]], in the middle of Faida Lane (room 12 on the [[Media:Fest-duskruin-updated-2021.png|map]]).


===Matches===
==Release Announcement==
* '''Solo''' - Participants entering the arena for a solo standard match will face a total of 25 combatants, with every fifth round featuring either a champion or an automaton.
** '''Endless''' - Available only to solo combatants, Endless arena matches begin after the final champion is beaten in during the standard match. No additional bloodscrip is awarded for these matches. Can be activated with {{boldmono|DUSKRUIN ENDLESS}}.
* '''Team''' - Groups of up to 5 can run team battles in the Arena, and will be faced with an equal number of opponents to those entering. Team matches no longer offer bonus bloodscrip.


===Prizes===
Tucked away in seclusion near the [[Locksmehr River]] is place known as '''[[Bloodriven Village]]'''. Notorious to bandits, outlaws, and ruffians to congregate and do business. Located underground from the village, the infamous Duskruin Arena is a place of blood sports among the brave. Earn special scrip to buy a wealth of prizes. Many new items will be debuted at Bloodriven Village, such as scarring razors, pet rats, whisper cloaks, garrote knives, nerve staves, and much more! Be sure to stop out and view the interesting locales and people of Bloodriven Village!
When your arena match ends, you will automatically receive the [[bloodscrip]] you earned, possibly a [[WPS smithy]] invite, and a loot package.


* '''[[Bloodscrip]]''' - Maximum achievable amount for solo runs is 300. There is no longer a bonus for completing a team match. The formula for bloodscrip earned is: [10 * Rounds Completed] with an additional 50 bonus for completing all 25 rounds.
Rumor has it, some couriers who smuggled goods and combatants into the village were ransacked. They were carrying coin pouches with bloodscrip and dueling slips, as well as simple handbills, to deliver to known fences around Elanthia. Be on the look out to find them in treasure chests while you hunt!
* '''[[Items]]''' - One [[weapon]], [[armor]], [[shield]], or [[enhancive]] jewelry item will also be found in your package, unless you change your preferred loot using the {{boldmono|DUSKRUIN REWARD}} command (see below).
* '''[[Metal]] ores''' - Should a (metal) automaton appear in place of a standard champion during a match, an ore of that same type will be available in addition to the arena winnings.
* '''[[Experience]]''' - Experience is gained from both killing each opponent, and successful completion of all 25 rounds.
* '''[[Experience orb]]s''' - These can be rubbed to gain an additional boost to to experience earned, either as a flat amount, or as a multiplying modifier.
* '''[[WPS smithy]] invite''' - Weight/Pad/Sight your weapons or armor at the WPS smithy in [[Bloodriven Village]]. You will not receive an invite if you already have one. Using the {{boldmono|EVENT STATS DUSKRUIN}} command will show your invite status.
* '''[[Duskruin Arena#Titles|Titles]]''' - Different titles are earned based on certain thresholds met in the arena.


Introduced in February 2022, there is an option to change your preferred standard reward. This only applies to the [[Items]] heading listed above, as you will still receive your normal bloodscrip and any of the other possible random rewards listed above.
==Map==
* [http://i.imgur.com/ZZWWOdj.png Bloodriven Village Map] - by Rozy
* [[:file:Fest-duskruin-bloodriven-village.png| Bloodriven Village & Duskruin Arena]] - by Mice Squeaks


Use the {{boldmono|DUSKRUIN REWARD}} command to toggle between them:
==Portals==
*{{boldmono|DUSKRUIN REWARD LOOT}}: Receive loot rewards. (Default Setting)
<section begin=portals /><big>To access Bloodriven Village use{{boldmono| QUEST TRANSPORT DUSKRUIN}}</big><section end=portals />
*{{boldmono|DUSKRUIN REWARD EXP}}: Receive instant exp rewards. (15 [[Experience]], instantly absorbed)
*{{boldmono|DUSKRUIN REWARD SCRIP}}: Receive extra bloodscrip rewards. (10 extra bloodscrip)


==High End Prize Lists==
==Areas of Interest==
===The Celestial Temple===
{{#section:Bloodriven Village|prize list links}}
Introduced during the April 2016 run of [[:Category:Duskruin|Duskruin]], the '''Celestial Temple''' offered additional background information for [[Bloodriven Village]] and [[Duskruin Arena]] and is tied to the collectible system for [[MoonShard pendant]]s. It continues to serve as the place to join completed moons to a pendant and is also where the '''dwarven archaeologist''' can be found to trade [[bloodrune|flat etched stones]] for bloodscrip.
[[HESS|High End Scrip Shop (HESS) listing]]


The Temple holds many secrets within its walls and offers a way to get a [[Bloodrune Holder]] if one can figure out its puzzle.
==Event Schedule and Teasers==
{| {{prettytable}}
|- {{verbtableheader}}
! scope="col" style="width:15em;"|Date
! scope="col" style="width:10em;"|Offerings
! scope="col"|Saved posts
|-
|August 13-31, 2021 ||Arena, sewers, heist||[[Duskruin Arena/August 2021 saved posts|Saved posts]]
|}


Additionally, the [[WPS smithy]], [[forging]] slab smelter, and [[Bloodforge]] can be found within the Temple. The [[Duskruin Dig]] (discontinued) was located here during its runs.
{| {{prettytable}} class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-collapsed"
|'''Previous runs:'''
|-
! scope="col" style="width:15em;"|Dates
! scope="col" style="width:10em;"|Offerings
! scope="col"|Saved posts
|-
|February 12-28, 2021||Arena, sewers, heist||Saved posts
|-
|August 14-30, 2020||Arena, sewers, heist||Saved posts
|-
|February 8-25, 2020||Arena, sewers, heist||Saved posts
|-
|August 9-25, 2019||Arena, sewers, heist||Saved posts
|-
|February 15-March 3, 2019||Arena, sewers, heist||Saved posts
|-
|December 14-25, 2018||Arena, sewers, heist||Saved posts
|-
|June 15-July 4, 2018||Arena, sewers, heist||Saved posts
|-
|February 16-25, 2018||Digging & sewers||Saved posts
|-
|August 18-30, 2017||||Saved posts
|-
|April 21-30, 2017||||Saved posts
|-
|December 2-11, 2016||Digging||Saved posts
|-
|August 26-September 5, 2016||||Saved posts
|-
|June 17-26, 2016||Digging||Saved posts
|-
|April 22-May 1, 2016||||Saved posts
|-
|August 21-30, 2015||||Saved posts
|-
|July 24-August 2, 2015||||Saved posts
|-
|May 1-15, 2015||||Saved posts
|-
|March 20-31, 2015 (Inaugural)||||Saved posts
|}


==Areas to Play==
===Bank===
The bank can be found in the upper most level of the Arena and allows adventurers the ability to deposit or withdraw based on the bank of the town travelled from to reach Duskruin.
===Arena===


===Spectator Seats===
The arena is located on the eastern side of Bloodriven Village, in the middle of the northwest-southeast road (room 12 on the [http://i.imgur.com/ZZWWOdj.png map]). Each arena entry gives the contestant eight minutes to kill 25 creatures. Every 5 creatures there is a champion to face. Bloodscrip earned will depend on how many creatures are killed, the time it takes, and if certain actions are done in response to creature actions. {{boldmono|[[PRAY]]}} for [[stamina]] and [[mana]] recovery, but that will cost time. You can fight solo or in teams of 2 or 3. The more team members, the more bloodscrip each person earns.
'''Duskruin Arena''' offers areas to {{boldmono|[[Duskruin Arena#Verbs|WATCH]]}} the various bouts and cheer or jeer for any contestant. 2021 saw the addition of more seating in the '''Cheap Seats''', which also offer some food and drinks.


==Additional Information==
'''Intro Speech'''
===[[Title system|Titles]]===
<pre{{log2}}>
Pre- and postname titles are available based on solo, team, and endless runs in the arena.<section begin=arenatitles />
An announcer shouts, "Introducing our new challenger, XXXX, hailing from Wehnimer's Landing!"
{{#section:Event titles|duskruinarena}}<section end=arenatitles />


===[[:Category:Verbs|Verbs]]===
An announcer shouts, "XXXX, you will have roughly eight minutes to slay as many beasts as you can. There will be a total of 25 opponents that you will face one-on-one!"
* {{boldmono|[[DISMISS]]}} - {{boldmono|DISMISS}} was introduced during the December 2018 run to speed up the removal of bodies between rounds.
* {{boldmono|[[SHOUT]]}} - {{boldmono|SHOUT}} can be used by arena participants to get the announcer to finish their opening speech.
* {{boldmono|[[SURRENDER]]}} - {{boldmono|SURRENDER}} is used by arena participants to surrender and end the arena fight early.
* {{boldmono|[[WATCH]]}} - {{boldmono|WATCH}} is used by spectators to view arena matches. Special usage for this verb is available in certain rooms of the arena.


An announcer shouts, "There are a total of five champions you will face during the match, each at the 5th, 10th, 15th, 20th, and 25th rounds!"

An announcer shouts, "You may use whatever means possible to do so. Some beasts may feign death and give the assumptions they have dropped dead, so be sure to keep a watchful eye on them!"

An announcer shouts, "You may want to watch your opponents' actions, it could just help you prepare to defend against some of their tactics!"

An announcer shouts, "You will earn more bloodscrip the more you vanquish, but with each opponent slain, the harder it will become!"

An announcer shouts, "You can draw on the ancient magic of the arena to restore lost mana and stamina, but it will cost you time, speeding up the match! Just PRAY during combat!"

An announcer shouts, "Prepare yourself for battle, XXXX! Good luck and Godspeed. At any point you can surrender, but I would not recommend it if you want to be a champion!"
</pre>
====Watching a Match====
One can watch any arena match from the arc area using the{{boldmono| WATCH }}verb.
<pre{{log2}}>
<pre{{log2}}>
>WATCH
>WATCH
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WATCH LOOK - Looks at the arena of the combatant you're watching.
WATCH LOOK - Looks at the arena of the combatant you're watching.
</pre>
</pre>

===The Celestial Temple===
Become Champion of the [[Arkati]] by digging for [[MoonShard]]s, pendants, and [[Duskruin Arena/digging prizes|other treasures]]. Similar to digging at [[Ebon Gate]], players buy pickaxes in the SimuCoin Store and get to work digging up [[Duskruin Arena/digging prizes|treasures]].


==See Also==
==See Also==
* [[/saved posts April 2017|April 2017 Saved Posts]]
* [[/saved posts|Saved posts]]
* [[:Category:Duskruin|Duskruin]]
* [[/saved posts August 2016|August 2016 Saved Posts]]
* [[Bank Heist]]
* [[/saved posts April 2016|April 2016 Saved Posts]]
* [[Bloodriven Sewers]]
* [[/saved posts August 2015|August 2015 Saved Posts]]
* [[/saved posts July 2015|July 2015 Saved Posts]]
* [[/saved posts May 2015|May 2015 Saved Posts]]
* [[/saved posts March 2015|March 2015 Saved Posts]]


[[Category:Duskruin| ]]
[[Category:Duskruin]]

Latest revision as of 09:25, 22 August 2024

Duskruin Arena serves as the namesake of the bi-annual Duskruin event and is one of the activities available which allows characters the opportunity to gain bloodscrip.

General Information

Adventurers can opt to fight in solo matches, or join with up to four peers and fight team matches against an equal number of opponents. Each parchment stamped voucher, by itself or from a stamped voucher booklet, offers entry into the arena for up to 25 rounds. Additionally, those who run the solo arena can choose to battle in an endless match. PRAY for stamina and mana recovery, but there are dangers if used more than 3 times (solo).

Location

The arena is located on the eastern side of Bloodriven Village, in the middle of Faida Lane (room 12 on the map).

Matches

  • Solo - Participants entering the arena for a solo standard match will face a total of 25 combatants, with every fifth round featuring either a champion or an automaton.
    • Endless - Available only to solo combatants, Endless arena matches begin after the final champion is beaten in during the standard match. No additional bloodscrip is awarded for these matches. Can be activated with DUSKRUIN ENDLESS.
  • Team - Groups of up to 5 can run team battles in the Arena, and will be faced with an equal number of opponents to those entering. Team matches no longer offer bonus bloodscrip.

Prizes

When your arena match ends, you will automatically receive the bloodscrip you earned, possibly a WPS smithy invite, and a loot package.

  • Bloodscrip - Maximum achievable amount for solo runs is 300. There is no longer a bonus for completing a team match. The formula for bloodscrip earned is: [10 * Rounds Completed] with an additional 50 bonus for completing all 25 rounds.
  • Items - One weapon, armor, shield, or enhancive jewelry item will also be found in your package, unless you change your preferred loot using the DUSKRUIN REWARD command (see below).
  • Metal ores - Should a (metal) automaton appear in place of a standard champion during a match, an ore of that same type will be available in addition to the arena winnings.
  • Experience - Experience is gained from both killing each opponent, and successful completion of all 25 rounds.
  • Experience orbs - These can be rubbed to gain an additional boost to to experience earned, either as a flat amount, or as a multiplying modifier.
  • WPS smithy invite - Weight/Pad/Sight your weapons or armor at the WPS smithy in Bloodriven Village. You will not receive an invite if you already have one. Using the EVENT STATS DUSKRUIN command will show your invite status.
  • Titles - Different titles are earned based on certain thresholds met in the arena.

Introduced in February 2022, there is an option to change your preferred standard reward. This only applies to the Items heading listed above, as you will still receive your normal bloodscrip and any of the other possible random rewards listed above.

Use the DUSKRUIN REWARD command to toggle between them:

  • DUSKRUIN REWARD LOOT: Receive loot rewards. (Default Setting)
  • DUSKRUIN REWARD EXP: Receive instant exp rewards. (15 Experience, instantly absorbed)
  • DUSKRUIN REWARD SCRIP: Receive extra bloodscrip rewards. (10 extra bloodscrip)

Areas of Interest

The Celestial Temple

Introduced during the April 2016 run of Duskruin, the Celestial Temple offered additional background information for Bloodriven Village and Duskruin Arena and is tied to the collectible system for MoonShard pendants. It continues to serve as the place to join completed moons to a pendant and is also where the dwarven archaeologist can be found to trade flat etched stones for bloodscrip.

The Temple holds many secrets within its walls and offers a way to get a Bloodrune Holder if one can figure out its puzzle.

Additionally, the WPS smithy, forging slab smelter, and Bloodforge can be found within the Temple. The Duskruin Dig (discontinued) was located here during its runs.

Bank

The bank can be found in the upper most level of the Arena and allows adventurers the ability to deposit or withdraw based on the bank of the town travelled from to reach Duskruin.

Spectator Seats

Duskruin Arena offers areas to WATCH the various bouts and cheer or jeer for any contestant. 2021 saw the addition of more seating in the Cheap Seats, which also offer some food and drinks.

Additional Information

Titles

Pre- and postname titles are available based on solo, team, and endless runs in the arena.

Title Type Requirement
Arena Combatant Prename 100 Arena Wins
Arena Champion Prename 500 Arena Wins
Arena Hero/Heroine Prename 1,000 Perfect Arena Wins
Arena Leader Prename 500 Group Arena Wins (do not need to be leading group)
Arena Contender Prename 26 Endless Rounds
Arena Conqueror Prename 100 Endless Rounds and 500,000 kills
Arena Icon Prename 150 Endless Rounds and 10,000 Perfect Wins
Arena Challenger Prename Legacy Endless Round 100
Arena Worshipper Prename 10,000 Prayers
Arena Occultist Prename Spawn Demon by PRAYing (valid only for player that PRAYed)
Combatant of Duskruin Arena Postname 25 Arena Entries
Gladiator of Duskruin Arena Postname 100 Arena Entries
Hero/Heroine of Duskruin Arena Postname 250 Perfect Wins
Champion of Duskruin Arena Postname 100 Arena Wins
Grand Champion of Duskruin Arena Postname 1,000 Perfect Wins
Flawless Champion of Duskruin Arena Postname 1,000 Perfect Wins (deaths/surrenders must remain < 1% of arena entries)
Combatant of Perpetuity Postname Legacy Endless Round 26
Abiding Champion of Duskruin Arena Postname Legacy Endless Round 100
Heroic Tactician Postname 25,000 Entries and 500 Perfect Wins
Bloodriven Brute Postname 10,000 Arena Kills
Merciless Executioner Postname 50,000 Arena Kills
Companion of Duskruin Arena Postname 100 Group Arena Wins
Blood Ally of Duskruin Arena Postname 250 Group Arena Wins
Whirlwind of Duskruin Arena Postname Complete Solo Arena Run Under 200 Seconds
Fleetfooted Legion Postname Complete Group Arena Run Under 250 Seconds
Cowardly Adventurer Postname 100 surrenders
Prey of the Sands Postname 25 deaths
Endless Champion of Duskruin Arena Postname 100 Endless Rounds
Infinite Champion of Duskruin Arena Postname 125 Endless Rounds and lasting 30 minutes
Eternal Juggernaut Postname 150 Endless Rounds and 25,000 wins
Unsurpassable Titan Postname 150 Endless Rounds and 25,000 perfect wins (deaths/surrenders must remain < 1% of arena entries)
Relentless Vanquisher Postname 1,000,000 kills

Verbs

  • DISMISS - DISMISS was introduced during the December 2018 run to speed up the removal of bodies between rounds.
  • SHOUT - SHOUT can be used by arena participants to get the announcer to finish their opening speech.
  • SURRENDER - SURRENDER is used by arena participants to surrender and end the arena fight early.
  • WATCH - WATCH is used by spectators to view arena matches. Special usage for this verb is available in certain rooms of the arena.
>WATCH
Usage:
    WATCH LIST     - Shows all the combatant of Duskruin Arena.
    WATCH STOP     - Stop watching a combatant of Duskruin Arena.
    WATCH {person} - Watches the actions of this combatant of Duskruin Arena.
    WATCH LOOK     - Looks at the arena of the combatant you're watching.

See Also

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