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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]].
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==[[Title system|Titles]]==

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==General Information==
Adventurers can opt to fight in solo matches, or join with up to two peers and fight in 2v2 or 3v3 team matches. Each [[SimuCoin|parchment stamped voucher]], by itself or from a '''stamped voucher booklet''', offers entry into the arena for up to 25 rounds, with every fifth creature being a champion. 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 that will cost time and has an additional penalty if used more than 3 times (solo).

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===Location===
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]]).

===Prizes===
* '''[[Bloodscrip]]''' - Amounts vary based on completion of all 25 rounds, and use of {{boldmono|PRAY}}.
* '''[[Items]]''' - Various [[weapon]]s, [[armor]], [[shield]]s, and other [[treasure system]] items can be found during the random searches.
* '''[[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.
* '''Treasure Trove [[Duskruin Treasure Trove#Raffle Token|Raffle Tokens]]''' - Tokens used to enter the Trove raffles with a 1/250 chance drop rate (1/250 chance).
* '''[[Experience]]''' - Experience is gained from both killing each opponent, and successful completion of all 25 rounds.
* '''[[RPA]] orbs''' - These can be rubbed to gain an additional boost to to experience earned, either as a flat amount, or as a multiplying modifier.
* '''[[Duskruin Arena#Titles|Titles]]''' - Different titles are earned based on certain thresholds met in the arena.

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==Areas of Interest==
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===The Celestial Temple===
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.

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. [[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.

===Spectator Seats===
'''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==
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===[[Title system|Titles]]===
Pre- and postname titles are available based on solo, team, and endless runs in the arena.<section begin=arenatitles />
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===[[:Category:Verbs|Verbs]]===
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==Areas to Play==
* {{boldmono|[[DISMISS]]}} - {{boldmono|DISMISS}} was introduced during the December 2018 run to speed up the removal of bodies between rounds.
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===Arena===
* {{boldmono|[[SHOUT]]}} - {{boldmono|SHOUT}} can be used by arena participants to get the announcer to finish their opening speech.

* {{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.
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.

'''Intro Speech'''
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An announcer shouts, "Introducing our new challenger, XXXX, hailing from Wehnimer's Landing!"

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!"

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!"
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====Watching a Match====
One can watch any arena match from the arc area using the{{boldmono| WATCH }}verb.
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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.
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===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==

Revision as of 21:03, 20 January 2022

This article is a work in progress!

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 two peers and fight in 2v2 or 3v3 team matches. Each parchment stamped voucher, by itself or from a stamped voucher booklet, offers entry into the arena for up to 25 rounds, with every fifth creature being a champion. Additionally, those who run the solo arena can choose to battle in an endless match. PRAY for stamina and mana recovery, but that will cost time and has an additional penalty 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).

Prizes

  • Bloodscrip - Amounts vary based on completion of all 25 rounds, and use of PRAY.
  • Items - Various weapons, armor, shields, and other treasure system items can be found during the random searches.
  • 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.
  • Treasure Trove Raffle Tokens - Tokens used to enter the Trove raffles with a 1/250 chance drop rate (1/250 chance).
  • Experience - Experience is gained from both killing each opponent, and successful completion of all 25 rounds.
  • RPA orbs - These can be rubbed to gain an additional boost to to experience earned, either as a flat amount, or as a multiplying modifier.
  • Titles - Different titles are earned based on certain thresholds met in the arena.

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. 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.

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 Challenger Prename
Arena Champion Prename 500 Arena Wins
Arena Conqueror Prename
Arena Hero/Heroine Prename 1,000 perfect wins
Arena Icon Prename
Arena Leader Prename 500 Group Arena Wins (Do not need to be leading group)
Sewer Scamp Prename
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
Heroic Tactician of Duskruin Arena Postname 1,000 entries
Bloodriven Brute Postname 10,000 Arena Kills
Merciless Executioner of Duskruin Arena Postname 50,000 Arena Kills
Companion of Duskruin Arena Postname 100 Group Arena Wins
Blood Ally of Duskruin Arena Postname 250 Group Arena Wins
Coward of Duskruin Arena Postname 100 surrenders
Prey of Duskruin Arena Postname 25 deaths
Whirlwind of Duskruin Arena Postname Complete Arena run under 200 seconds
Fleetfooted Legion of Duskruin Arena Postname Complete Group Arena run under 250 seconds
Combatant of Perpetuity Postname
Abiding Champion of Duskruin Arena Postname
Endless Champion of Duskruin Arena Postname
Infinite Champion of Duskruin Arena Postname
Eternal Juggernaut of Duskruin Arena Postname
Unsurpassable Titan of the Arena Postname
Relentless Vanquisher of Duskruin Arena Postname

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.
  • 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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