Rumor Woods/2024 saved posts

Rumor Woods and Summit Academy are open from June 19th, 2024 at 9 PM EDT to May 5th, 2024 at 11:45 PM EDT.

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Informational Posts

Information Post 1 - How to Earn Currency

Discord Message Link: February 2024 - Rumor Woods Reminders
Author: GM Thandiwe
Date: 4/7/2024

For those new to Rumor Woods, here's a reminder of how to earn Currency:

• Jousting - There are two entrances to jousting. One will support the Beetle Team and the other the Spider Team. When you enter, you select your equipment (though you can use your own) and a mount (though you can use your own). Fr
• Instructions:

1. Present your sunburst marker at the entry table. (GO ENTRY TABLE)
2. Select a mount from the paddock. (GET [MOUNT])
3. Select a lance from the weapon rack. (GET [LANCE])
4. Select a shield from the shield display. (GET [SHIELD])
5. Present yourself at the entry table again. (GO ENTRY TABLE)
6. Crush your enemies, see them driven before you, and hear the lamentations of their significant others!

• • Spider Entry - 8208002
  • Beetle Entry - 8208001
• Fox Hunt - Bugle is still the rare prize for a fox pet.
• Pixie Hunt - Bell is still the rare prize for a lamb pet.

Information Post 2 - Areas of Interest

Discord Message Link: February 2024 - Rumor Woods Reminders
Author: GM Thandiwe
Date: 4/7/2024

Areas of Interest at Rumor Woods:

• The Aspen Grove has multiple Inn Room-like tents scattered throughout the area as the Aspen Grove itself is just like an Inn. There is a Tavern w. Tables, drinks and food.
• Summit Academy is a college. It has an Ellipse at its heart that is for socializing and getting warm drinks.
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Cysaelotar was built by Aelotoi visitors and is a natural area filled witha variety of wonders.

Announcements

Announcement 1 - Last Run

Discord Message Link: February 2024 - Closed Shops for this Run
Author: GM Thandiwe
Date: 4/7/2024

• Mane and Tail Above the Rest
• Horse of a Different Fashion
• The Spellsmith
• Stick Your Nose in It
• Tourney Tents
• Teasers

Announcement 2 - RW Lore

Discord Message Link: New lore discussion link
Author: GM Xynwen
Date: 4/7/2024

• [Event Lore] Rumor Woods Presents: A Tale of Two Gnomes
• Two Gnomes, A Golem, and A Tavern Misunderstanding... read all about it!
• Wiki Link: https://gswiki.play.net/A_Tale_of_Two_Gnomes

Teaser 1 - Elenesse Atelier

Discord Message Link: February 2024 - Rumor Woods Teaser
Author: GM Thandiwe
Date: 4/7/2024

A new Manor House has opened at Summit Academy. Located in the center of the southeastern path of the Ellipse, Elenesse Atelier has some unique offerings. More details will be shared in the coming days.

Teaser 2 - Customizations

Discord Message Link: Rumor Woods Customizations -- Summit Academy Shenanigans
Author: GM Xynwen
Date: 4/7/2024

Oh no!  A golem got into the gears and destroyed all of Summit Academy's previous customization offerings, and the professors have been hard at work coming up with new offerings instead. 

What does this mean?
1. All previous offerings will have a new home that will be announced at a future date

2. All customs at Rumor Woods this year are brand new

There are **over 600 new customizations** across a range of spells and other items (660 if we want to be precise!).

Non-spells:  general spell preps, signature verbs, logphrases, features, swears, death messages, and **brand new for 2024: Urchin Guides**

Spells:  111, 118, 130, 203, 220, 225, 306, 308, 325, 505, 510, 511, 518, 610, 615, 705, 709, 713, 740, 901, 903, 904, 906, 907, 908, 909, 910, 930, 1020, 1110, 1206, 1215, 1700, 1707, 1709, 1710, empath transfer messaging, and resurrection messaging (works for 308 and 1640)

Thanks to GMs Haliste and Yusri, who have worked tirelessly on customization processes, we have set *most* spells up to allow you to have multiple customizations.

Non-spells:  The maximum for these per character depends on each system.

Spells that only allow 1 customization still are:  308, 615, 709, and 909.  These will eventually be set up to allow for multiples as well, but they currently are not.  Take that into consideration when purchasing your customizations!

All Other Spells Listed:  You can have multiple options for all other spells, up to a maximum of 150 customs.

**Note:**  These purchases get applied directly to the character, so you must bring the character who needs the custom.

A huge thank you to the GMs who provided all these new customs for 2024, with extra love and appreciation to APM Isten who QC'd them all! 

Teaser 3 - Creative Couture

Discord Message Link: -- Creative Couture
Author: GM Elysani
Date: 4/9/2024

Creative Couture is a new script created by Vanah that allows you to add the following to your worn items:

• Gems
• Feathers
• Flowers
• Fishing Lures
• Fasteners (LM clasps
• )Ribbons
• Insects/Aquatic
• Pointed
• Miscellany

These are in the same vein as Veolas and Deck the Hall items and follow the same basic rules. 

The items sold at RW will have a unique gem setting with the other 8 settings being a generic description (adorned with <adj>s), but any willing merchant can customize the sides for you.

Enjoy!