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=== Casting Strength ===
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Magic abounds in Elanthia, and the potency of many spells depends upon '''[[Casting_strength|Casting Strength]]''', or CS as it's commonly known.  Click [[Casting Strength|here]] to read up on what things factor into the clout of your CS-based spells.

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=== Caligos Isle: The Festival of Ebon Gate ===
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Citizens are going missing all over Caligos Isle.  Will you help solve the mystery?  

And don't forget the rest of the month with [[Ebon Gate 2019 shop listing|shopping]], merchant week, and games!

=== Duskruin: Mystery of the Abyss ===
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Beginning Friday, August 9th, '''[[Duskruin]]''' returns!  Behind the grandiose doors of the Unearthed Temple, something is stirring, and for the first time ever, a passageway is opening.

What secrets lie behind the temple doors?

=== Elanthian Justice ===
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Curious about what happens when you break the laws in one of Elanthia's cities?  Need to find out what to do if you've been arrested?  Check out the page for the '''[[Justice|justice system]]''' and learn how to check if you've been naughty or nice. 

=== Rumor Woods ===
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Join the Grand Tourney!  Will you joust for the Phoenix or the Serpent?  Will you outsmart the fauna in the fox hunt?

Merchants from far and wide will also be in attendance, with dozens of new and exciting items up for sale.
=== The Adventurer's Guild ===

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Looking to add a little purpose to your adventuring?  The '''[[Adventurer's Guild]]''' outposts in each city are happy to assign you bounties with rewards like experience, silvers, and even points you can spend on goods and services (like recharging your enhancives!) Read our [[Adventurer's Guild|Adventurer's Guild article here]] to learn how it all works.

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=== Duskruin: The Unearthed Temple ===
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A discovery has been made beneath '''[[Duskruin_Arena | Duskruin Arena]]'''!  Duskruin returns Friday, February 15th.  Adventurers can join us to uncover the secrets of the Unearthed Temple, beginning at 9pm Eastern.  Bloodriven Village can be reached via '''QUEST TRANSPORT DUSKRUIN'''.

=== Unarmed Combat ===
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If the New Year has you wanting to try something new to you, read up on '''[[Unarmed_combat_system | Unarmed Combat]]''' and see if jabbing, punching, and kicking the creatures of Elanthia sounds like a good fit for you.  [[Unarmed_combat_system | Read more here...]]

=== Duskruin ===
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Duskruin returns Friday, December 14th at 9pm Eastern!  Bloodriven Village can be reached via QUEST TRANSPORT DUSKRUIN.  Once there, you can challenge your opponents in Duskruin Arena, search for riches in the Bloodriven Sewers, or rally with one of three opposing factions and organize your very own Bank Heist.

=== Artisan Skills ===
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Eager to try your hand at one of the '''[[Artisan_skill | Artisan Skills]]'''?  If you'd like to become a cobbler crafting fancy shoes, a fletcher creating customized master-crafted arrows, or a forger making superb weapons, this resource will help you get started! [[Artisan_skill | Read more here...]]

=== Carnival of Freaks ===
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The [[Carnival of Freaks]] are coming!  Starting Friday, September 21st!  

[[Carnival_of_Freaks/storyline | Read more...]]

=== Summit Academy ===
Why exercise when you can get muscles in an instant?!  '''Body customizations''' are premiering at <big>'''[[Summit Academy]]'''</big>.  The event returns December 20th to the 30th for various character customization and enhancive services.  Two prior events, [[Sylinar's Spire]] and the [[Summit Expression Faire]], have been combined and automated, allowing for an unlimited number of people to participate.  The event grounds are free to access via {{boldmono|QUEST TRANSPORT}} and there will be limited shopping available.  Character customization and enhancive services can be obtained via token with [[SimuCoin]]s.  The tokens are transferable, the services are not.

[[Summit Academy/feature options#Body Builds|Features]] | [[Summit Academy/custom logon/logoff options|Logon/Logoffs]] | [[Summit Academy/signature verb options|Signature Verbs]] | [[Summit Academy/custom spell prep options|Spell Preps]] | [[Summit Academy/custom swear options|Swears]] | [[Gswiki:Featured Article#Previous Articles|Other featured articles...]]

[[File:Eg17mist.jpg|350px|link=Ebon Gate 2017]]<br>
It's the most wonderful time of the year!  The '''[[Ebon Gate 2017|2017 Ebon Gate Festival]]''' commences Sunday, October 1 in its new venue at '''Caligos Isle'''.  The grounds will be open through October 31 with merchanting in Platinum Oct. 13-20, and in Prime Oct. 20-27.  See the event page for pricing, schedule, and teasers.  There are a lot of changes this year including the introduction of the '''[[Deep Sea Diving]]''' [[SimuCoin]] game and the [[Ebon Gate seashell]] currency.  In addition, there is a new cost structure of separate passes for shopping, games & digging, and merchants & raffles.  

'''The grounds are free for all to access throughout the month, and everyone can also participate in the storyline from October 1-6.

[[Ebon Gate 2017|Read more...]] | [[Ebon Gate 2017/services|Services]] | [[Ebon Gate 2017 shop listing|Shop List]] | [[Deep Sea Diving]] | [[Ebon Gate 2017/teasers|Teasers]] | [[Gswiki:Featured Article#Previous Articles|Other featured articles...]]

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== Previous Articles ==
Old featured articles, and their snippet:
=== Festival of the Fallen ===
The second biennial '''[[Festival of the Fallen 2017|Festival of the Fallen]]''' returns to Siren's Wood, located just outside the [[Annatto Gate]] of [[Ta'Vaalor]], '''September 7 4:00 pm ET through September 10 11:59 pm ET'''.  The coliseum has been updated for the gladiator matches with most spells over level 10 now allowed.  The tournament will be held in [[Platinum]] at 6:00 pm ET on Saturday, and in [[Prime]] at 6:00 pm ET on Sunday. A grand ball will follow Prime's tournament at 9:00 pm ET (TBD for Platinum).  

Siren's Wood shops and games will also be open with merchant services and plenty of [[raffle]]s throughout the weekend. 

[[Festival of the Fallen 2017|Read more...]] | [[Festival of the Fallen 2017/shop listing|Shop Listing]] | [[Festival of the Fallen 2017/teasers|Teasers]] | [[Gswiki:Featured Article#Previous Articles|Other featured articles...]]

=== Demystifying Unusual Loot ===
Did you find a funny looking statue in a box?  A piece of jewelry?  An enchanted weapon on a creature that didn't crumble?  A new cloak?  Back in 2008, the [[treasure system]] was updated to include highly desired properties, such as [[weighting]], [[padding]], and [[enhancive]], on automatically generated boxfound items and creature weapons, shields, and treasure drops.  In 2013, Starchitin's player wrote straightforward guide on how to determine which items to keep, and how to find out the items' properties: '''[[Demystifying Unusual Loot]]'''.  Starchitin's player has updated the guide, and GSWiki is pleased to feature it as a helpful resource.

[[Demystifying unusual loot guide|Read more...]] | [[Gswiki:Featured Article#Previous Articles|Other featured articles...]]

=== Return to Delirium Manor ===
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'''[[Return to Delirium Manor]]''' takes place June 16-25, 2017.  The Manor grounds can be accessed from anywhere in town via{{boldmono| QUEST TRANSPORT DELIRIUM}}.  Search the Manor to find [[Whax doll]]s and other jackpot prizes!  Also in the hopper are all sorts of [[Whax doll/accessories|doll accessories]], [[SimuCoin]] items, and automated [[lightening]] and [[deepening]] certificates!  Existing [[Ebon Gate ticket]]s will convert to [[general ticket]]s for use at the Gift Shop and for future similar events.

'''[[Return to Delirium Manor|Read more]] | [[Whax doll]] | [[Whax doll/accessories|Whax doll accessories]] | [[Gswiki:Featured Article#Previous Articles|Other featured articles...]]
=== Player Shops ===
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Do you own a '''[[player run shop]]'''?  The shop system has [[Player run shop/saved posts#The Fixing (2017)|been fixed]] and rent will be collected beginning '''May 15, 2017'''.  Shops not visited/interacted with for 90 days will be closed and the eviction process will begin in June.  Shop permit sales (method TBD) will commence soon after the eviction process has been completed.

[[Player run shop|Read more]] | [[Gswiki:Featured Article#Previous Articles|Other featured articles...]]

=== Lumnis Contest ===
<big>'''Sunday, March 5 00:00 through Sunday, March 19 01:00 ET'''</big> will be the second ever <big>'''[[Lumnis contest|Gift of Lumnis Contest]]'''</big>.  The [[experience]] system '''will not''' revert during the 2 week contest period and you will continue to get the same Gift of Lumnis bonus experience in effect since the end of the first contest.  However, the system will track your experience gain as it would have under the old system to determine if you will place in the contest.  Come together as a community to help each other out with bounties and everyone benefits!  You might even meet some new people and make some new friends.  Keep those [[crystal amulet]]s on!

[[Lumnis contest|Read more]] | [[Experience]] | [[Gswiki:Featured Article#Previous Articles|Other featured articles...]]
=== Summit Academy ===
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Why exercise when you can get muscles in an instant?!  '''Body customizations''' are premiering at <big>'''[[Summit Academy]]'''</big>.  The event returns February 24-26 for various character customization and enhancive services.  Two prior events, [[Sylinar's Spire]] and the [[Summit Expression Faire]], have been combined and automated, allowing for an unlimited number of people to participate.  The event grounds are free to access via {{boldmono|QUEST TRANSPORT}} and there will be limited shopping available.  Character customization and enhancive services can be obtained via token with [[SimuCoin]]s.  The tokens are transferable, the services are not.  For your added enjoyment, Sylinar has created '''MAGICAL CUBES''' that contain silvers and gems -- and might hold some unique customization offerings.

[[Summit Academy/feature options#Body Builds|Features]] | [[Summit Academy/custom logon/logoff options|Logon/Logoffs]] | [[Summit Academy/signature verb options|Signature Verbs]] | [[Summit Academy/custom spell prep options|Spell Preps]] | [[Summit Academy/custom swear options|Swears]] | [[Gswiki:Featured Article#Previous Articles|Other featured articles...]]

=== Creating Adventure Jan 2017 ===
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We say goodbye to another year, but welcome what the future may bring!  Our Creating Adventure piece will be returning for 2017!  Check out what we've done in 2016 and our new Spotlight on Staff, featuring GameMaster Estild.

[[Creating Adventure - January 2017 | Read more...]] | [[:Category:Creating Adventure | Previous Creating Adventures...]] | [[Gswiki:Featured Article#Previous Articles|Other featured articles...]]

=== The Great Auction of 5116 ===
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The event of the year is here!  The <big>'''[[Great Auction of 2016|Great Auction of 5116]]'''</big> will be held Saturday, December 17 starting at 11 am ET in [[Prime]], and on December 18 in [[Platinum]] (subject to change).  The event will go all day long until all items have been up for bid.  Passed items will not get a second chance in this venue.  This is a free event for paid accounts with about 100 one-of-a-kind items, and the chance to create your own powerful, unique item (subject to limitations).

[[Great Auction of 2016|Great Auction of 5116]] | [[Gswiki:Featured Article#Previous Articles|Other featured articles...]]

===Ebon Gate Festival===
====2016====
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It's the most wonderful time of the year!  The '''[[Ebon Gate 2016|2016 Ebon Gate Festival]]''' commences Friday, October 14.  The grounds will be open through October 31 with merchanting in Platinum Oct. 14-21, and in Prime Oct. 21-28.  See the event page for pricing, schedule, and teasers.  There will also be a separate companion event, '''[[Delirium Manor]]''', which is similar to the [[Duskruin Arena]] sewers, and will be running concurrently.<br>
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[[Ebon Gate 2016]] | [[Delirium Manor]] | [[Ebon Gate 2016 shop listing|Shop listing]] | [[Gswiki:Featured Article#Previous Articles|Other featured articles...]]
===Frontier Days===
'''[[Frontier Days 2016|Frontier Days]]''' is happening now in [[Wehnimer's Landing]]! The 11th annual Frontier Days Festival kicks off on September 6 with a week of special events by various [[CHE]] and [[MHO]] player groups.  Shops are open for business right now and merchants will be working September 14-17.  In addition, [[The Albatross]] is docked at the North Dock for the duration of the festival.

[[Frontier Days 2016|Read more...]]
===Duskruin Arena===
====Blood Allies====
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'''[[Duskruin Arena]]''' returns '''August 18-31, 2017''' with {{red|'''BLOOD ALLIES'''}}.  Premiering this run are team matches, both 3 on 3 and 2 on 2.  Also premiering are Mystic and Arcane BloodRunes for '''[[MoonShard pendant]]s'''.  During the April run, achievements started being tracked, and [[title system|titles]] based on those achievements will be active as soon as the event begins.  Check the{{boldmono| [[TITLE (verb)|TITLE]] }}verb in game when the event opens if you participated in the April run (Arena and/or Sewers). 

Within the Bloodforge are two new areas: the Smelter and Smithy.  The Smelter has a dwarven miner who sells ore that can be smelted into rare [[forging]] slabs.  The Smithy is an all new, invite only, workshop that offers [[weighting]], [[padding]], and [[sighting]] for your gear.  Earning invites to this exclusive area is done through impressive battles in the arena.  The new weighting and padding system will also be released during this time.

{{big|'''[[Bloodriven Village]] will now be open through September 4 for shopping.  Purchase any desired arena/sewer entry books/jars before 11:55 PM ET on 8/31 if you wish to run either during the extended period.}}

[[Duskruin Arena|Read more...]] | [[Bloodriven Village]] | [[Duskruin Arena/August 2017 prize list|High End Scrip Shop]] | [[MoonShard pendant]] | [[Gswiki:Featured Article#Previous Articles|Other featured articles...]]

====Bloodforge====
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[[Duskruin Arena]] returns April 21-30, 2017.  Hitch a ride to the updated [[Bloodriven Village]] and defeat deadly foes while writing history of your combat prowess within the arena! Fight to the death, facing powerful creatures in the arena and possibly one of the new automaton bosses. These metal monstrosities are new lethal combatants, and some may even carry pieces of metal to be used in the recently discovered <span style="color:red">'''[[Bloodforge|BLOODFORGE]]'''</span>.

Within the sewers are two new legendary BLOODRUNES for your [[MoonShard pendant]]s -- the TROLL KING and CAVE TROLL are COMPLETELY EXCLUSIVE to this run only! There are several new classic bloodrunes out there as well, which are a bit more plentiful.

[[Duskruin Arena|Read more...]] | [[Bloodriven Village]] | [[Duskruin Arena/April 2017 prize list|High End Prize List]] | [[MoonShard pendant]] | [[Gswiki:Featured Article#Previous Articles|Other featured articles...]]

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====Duskruin Dig====
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'''Dig! Dig! Dig!''' The <big>[[Duskruin_Arena#The_Celestial_Temple|Duskruin Dig]]</big> starts December 2nd and remains open until December 11th.  Dig to complete your [[moon-filled pendant]], or find an exclusive [[bloodrune]] and other unique treasures.  The shops of [[Bloodriven Village]] will also be open (same as last run).

[[Duskruin Arena]] | [[Moon-filled pendant]] | [[Duskruin Arena/digging prizes|Digging prize list]] | [[Bloodriven Village]] | [[Gswiki:Featured Article#Previous Articles|Other featured articles...]]

====Bloodrunes====
[[Duskruin Arena]] returns August 26-September 5, 2016 for <span style="color:red">'''[[Bloodrune|BLOODRUNES]]'''</span>!  Prove yourself worthy and earn [[bloodscrip]] to spend in [[Bloodriven Village]], with new inventory in Spellbound, Gamac's Goods, Skyfire, The Written Word, Bare Aggression, and The Mar and Scar.  

Entry to Bloodriven Village and watching arena matches are free to everyone, but entry tokens must be purchased from the [https://store.play.net/store/purchase/gs SimuCoin Store] to otherwise participate in the Arena and the Sewers (digging will be closed).  The Scrip Shop from the April [[Duskruin Arena/April 2016 prize list|high end service bloodscrip redemption event]] will be open from August 27 through the end of the event with new and returning gear and services.

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Once considered trash, runed rocks from beneath the cobblestones of Bloodriven are now being hailed as precious treasure. Scholars from across the lands have come to study their strange markings and chisel away at the mystery of ur-barath totems. Unravel the secrets that link [[MoonShard]] pendants to <span style="color:red">'''BLOODRUNES'''</span>. 

[[Duskruin Arena|Read more...]] | [[Gswiki:Featured Article#Previous Articles|Other featured articles...]]

====MoonShard Hunters====
[[Duskruin Arena]] returns with a special storyline!  Between April 22-May 1, 2016, you can prove yourself worthy and earn [[bloodscrip]] to spend in [[Bloodriven Village]].  This will be the only run until at least December.  Entry to Bloodriven Village and watching arena matches are free to everyone, but entry tokens must be purchased from the [https://store.play.net/store/purchase/gs SimuCoin Store] to otherwise participate in the Arena or the Sewers.  On May 1 there will be a [[Duskruin Arena/April 2016 prize list|high end service bloodscrip redemption event]].

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Beneath Duskruin...<br>An Ancient Discovery!

Unearthed after thousands of years, an underground temple devoted to the [[Arkati]], forged in combat and blood, awaits exploration!

Legend tells of a mysterious pendant, a divine Arkati artifact, fashioned from the rarest of materials: Moonshards! SHATTERED and lost to the great sewers of Bloodriven, it is now up to you to find and reunite the Moon Pendant. Enter the Arena, brave the dangers within, seek the Moonshards, and unlock the mysteries to become a Champion of the Arkati!

[[Duskruin Arena|Read more...]] | [[Gswiki:Featured Article#Previous Articles|Other featured articles...]]

===CHEs and MHOs===
Are you looking to meet people in GemStone IV? Are you looking to become more involved in the community? Is hanging out in your local town square not your [[coffee and tea brewing|cup of tea]]? If you answered yes to any of these questions, check out the many options of the '''[[Co-operative Houses of Elanthia]]''' (CHE) and '''[[Meeting Hall Organization]]s''' (MHO).  Paid subscribers may join one CHE and as many MHOs as they wish.  CHE and MHO purposes range from "providing a nice place to live" to "serving the masses with [[mass spells|massies]]," from education and culture to much darker intentions, and everything in between.  [[F2P]] characters will find that many groups will welcome them at events and meetings, even if they cannot join officially.

If you wish to become even more involved, many of these groups are looking for willing officers.  Officers might run events, recruit members, [[room design|build structures]], or [[alteration|design]] prize closet items.  All is done in coordination and cooperation with fellow officers and dedicated CHE or MHO [[GameMaster]]s.

Are you an officer of a group without a GSWiki presence? Please help the community by creating or updating the page for your group.

[[Co-operative Houses of Elanthia]] | [[Meeting Hall Organization]] | [[Gswiki:Featured Article#Previous Articles|Other featured articles...]] 

=== Hot Summer Nights ===
Our highly anticipated '''[[Hot Summer Nights 2015|Hot Summer Nights]]''' (HSN) are coming back this year, and we’re excited to offer you several months of new releases! Starting June 21st, we plan on bringing you a content-enriched summer you won’t forget! While we don’t want to spoil what is to come, what’s an announcement like this without some teasers?! We plan on bringing you new login rewards, spell updates, lore changes, changes to death messaging, documentation, and even a new end-game hunting ground! Be sure to book your summer vacation in Elanthia this year!

[[Hot Summer Nights 2015|Read more...]] 

=== Player Guides ===

With the advent of the [[F2P|Free to Play]] subscription, the [[GemStone]] community anticipates an influx of new and returning players, and we have prepared for it!  We have come together and developed new guides for each starter town and almost every profession.  These guides lead new players through the character manager, basic training tips, and how to navigate through the first few levels, as well as respective local customs.  Click on '''Read more...''' below to access the '''New Player Category''', which features articles specifically chosen to introduce people to the world of GemStone.

====See Also====
*[[New Players' Guide]]
*[[A beginner's guide to Wehnimer's Landing]]
*[[A beginner's guide to Icemule Trace]]
*[[A beginner's guide to Ta'Vaalor]]
*[[A beginner's guide to playing a warrior]]
*[[A beginner's guide to playing a rogue]]
*[[A beginner's guide to playing a paladin]]
*[[A beginner's guide to playing a sorcerer]]
*[[A beginner's guide to playing a ranger]]
*[[A beginner's guide to playing a bard]]
*[[A beginner's guide to playing a wizard]]
*[[A beginner's guide to playing an empath]]
*[[A beginner's guide to playing a cleric]]

=== [[Unarmed combat system]] ===

The '''Unarmed Combat System''' encompasses a unique combat style which features four types of attacks: [[Jab]], [[Punch]], [[Kick]] and [[GRAPPLE (verb)|Grapple]]. This system [[Order of Voln - Voln review (saved post)|replaces]] [[Voln fu]] (Kick, Punch and Throw) as the primary unarmed attack method used against [[Undead]] creatures. Unarmed combat attacks are not, however, limited to the undead. They can be used against all creatures and characters.

Effectiveness with unarmed combat depends significantly upon a character's [[brawling]] skill. Although similar to [[Attack strength|AS]]/[[DS]] in its functionality, unarmed combat replaces [[melee]] and [[ranged]] weapons with the hands and feet, and AS/DS mechanics with [[Unarmed attack factor|Unarmed Attack Factor (UAF)]] / [[Unarmed defense factor|Unarmed Defense Factor (UDF)]]. 

====See Also====
*[[Jab critical table (UCS)]]
*[[Punch critical table (UCS)]]
*[[Grapple critical table (UCS)]]
*[[Kick critical table (UCS)]]
*[[Minor Mental]]
*[[Monk]]

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===  [[Adventurer's Guild]] ===
The '''[[Adventurer's Guild]]''' is the in-genre name of the <i>Bounty System</i>. This organization is comprised by the assignment of certain heroic or adventerous tasks that characters within [[Elanthia]] can participate in. There are no [[level]], [[race]], or [[profession]] requirements to participate in this guild. Adventurers successfully completing tasks will be rewarded with [[experience]], [[silver]], and [[bounty point]]s with which they can earn rewards.

Receiving a bounty task is as simple as going to the local town's bounty office and asking the Taskmaster there for an assignment. Based on the type of task assigned, you may also need to go to the local jeweler, furrier, herbalist, or town's guard to receive the details of your task. Once assigned a task, you cannot be assigned another for 15 minutes (real time not game time).<br>
*ASK TASKMASTER ABOUT BOUNTY : to receive a bounty task or turn in a completed one
*ASK TASKMASTER ABOUT REMOVAL : to turn in an incomplete task
*ASK TASKMASTER ABOUT EASIER : adjusts the level range of tasks you can be assigned (only available after level 15)
*ASK TASKMASTER ABOUT HARDER : adjusts the level range of tasks you can be assigned (only available after level 15)
*ASK TASKMASTER ABOUT ADD <person>: to add another character 10 levels below to 5 levels above your level to your current task

=== [[River's Rest]] ===
'''River's Rest''' is a small town near the mouth of the [[Tempest River]] on [[Maelstrom Bay]].  It is a part of the [[Turamzzyrian Empire]] and the [[Torre|County of Torre]]. Though, due to the town's size and relative isolation, it is generally ignored by both county and imperial authorities. Due to this, River's Rest is considered a safe haven for those wishing to avoid the law.  Its isolation also results in a small but tightly-knit player community.

====History of River's Rest====

River's Rest, while a small town today, is heir to a long rich tradition of history.  The founding date of the town is unknown, but the town is believed to have received its name from a corruption of the trollish name for the island, "rhee v'reskha" which means turtle's egg.  The island town was one of several towns that came to compose the [[Kingdom of Elanith]] which later was absorbed by the [[Kannalan Empire]].  Within the empire, River's Rest flourished due to its location at the mouth of the Tempest River, which at the time facilitated trade deep into the interior of the continent.  In time, River's Rest became the cultural center of the empire, reknown for its architecture, most notably, four great bridges which extended to the shores of the river. As well as the epic center for poets, artisans, and intellectuals.  The collapse of the Kannalan Empire in 3961 dramatically altered River's Rest fate...

=== [[Wizard]] ===
'''Wizards''' are one of four [[pure]] [[profession]]s in [[GemStone]], and are considered to be masters of the [[sphere]] of [[elemental|elemental magic]].  Wizardly offensive spells are primarily represented by [[bolt spell]]s of a particular elemental energy, and are complemented by a wide array of defensive magics and utility spells.  A common [[mutant]] Wizard sub-type is the [[War Mage]], which relies on [[Haste (506)|hasted]] physical attacks in combination with various utility spells.

Wizards can [[enchant]] weapons and armor by means of the [[Enchant Item (925)]] spell to give bonuses to attack or defense, respectively.  Wizards can also [[imbed]] their spells into certain imbedable items by means of the [[Create Magic Item (420)]] spell, and [[recharge]] some of these items by means of the [[Charge Item (517)]] spell to keep their magic strong.

Finally, Wizards are able to summon a magical [[familiar]] by means of the [[Call Familiar (920)]] spell, which they can use for various non-combat purposes.

=== [[Patriarch]] ===
The '''Patriarch''' is the highest position of authority in [[Faendryl]] society. The word of the Patriarch is considered absolute law. The duty of the Patriarch is to guide the Faendryl to overall betterment as a culture, but can serve the community in any way he or she sees fit. Traditionally, the place of Patriarch is chosen by lineage, most often the closest relative of the previous Patriarch, but there have been political coups as well. While both males and females could technically hold the position, it is generally expected that it will be a male, which is why only three "[[Matriarch]]s" have ever been in power. Plotting against the Patriarch is considered the worst treason, as the Patriarch is viewed as the appex of Faendryl society, and as such, hurting the Patriarch is a betrayal of the entire house.

====History of the Patriarch====

The first Patriarch was [[Korthyr Faendryl]], who also founded what was to become [[Old Ta'Faendryl|Ta'Faendryl]], as well as leading the [[Faendryl|Faendryl House]] out of the forests towards their future as one of the seven Houses of the [[Elven Nations]]. After Korthyr's death, his great nephew [[Khalar Andiris|Khalar Andiris Faendryl]] took his place, setting the precedent for the Patriarchy being held through lineage. After Khalar, the role of Patriarch lost its respect, with a chain of ten Patriarchs being killed in succession, until the first Matriarch, [[Geniselle Anaya|Geniselle Anaya Faendryl]], put her son [[Yshryth Silvius|Yshryth Silvius Faendryl]] into power as the fourteenth Patriarch. On his coronation, he unified the nation through a legendary speech, and made plotting the overthrow of a Patriarch the worst form of treason, helping to reestablish the power of the position.

=== [[Vornavis]] ===
The '''Barony of Vornavis''' consists of two cities: Vornavis itself and [[Solhaven]], which is located right outside of the walls of Vornavis.  Access to the City of Vornavis is strictly controlled, guards controlling who may and who may not enter the gates.  Usually, only citizens are allowed into the city.  Vornavis is known for its tolerance toward the non-human races, which has caused some issues with the much less tolerable Barony of [[Jantalar]].

====History====
Dwarves settled in the area first in the year [[3725]], having found opal-laden cliffs along the eastern end of what is now Solhaven Bay.  Fifty years later ([[3775]]), the community established within the caverns near these cliffs was completely wiped out, the only thing remaining of the population being dwarven limbs and blood.  This event is why the nearby falls are called the [[Cascade of Tears]].

Roughly 200 years later, in [[3961]], an elven family, called Wildwood, settles on an island in the middle of the Cairnfang River, close to where modern Solhaven is.  Due to increasing attacks by humanoids, the family, among with many others that were attracted by the island's relative safety, begin constructing a castle and battlements.

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