11/1/2019OOC Announcements
SWP Lightbringers, pt. II: Burning Bright has been revealed in the Shallows! Nerissa has requested the attendance of all Edanians and has exposed the presence of the Order of the Light. Participants have until Friday, November 15 to respond to Nerissa's thread or to the three available threads on the Order board before the next part of the SWP becomes available. As always, we are available for questions and clarification! Happy posting!

10/27/2019
As Autumn nears its close, it's time for another activity check! Please note that the deadline for this activity check has been compressed due to an upcoming site-wide plot. I'm waggling my eyebrows right now. I wish you could see it. Simply follow the instructions in the activity check post to save any of your vulnerable accounts! Cheers!

9/1/2019
Happy September, everyone! As we approach our four month birthday, we have a few changes afoot! We now have three new items courtesy of our Item Creation competition, and awards have been distributed. Also, our OTM reward system has now been changed to be seasonal rather than monthly. This way, there's plenty of time for everyone to get in their posts and to decide their favorites - and everyone gets a lengthy share of the spotlight.

Additionally, our August activity check has come to a close, and all accounts listed here have been marked as Inactive. If you would like to reclaim your account, please post in that thread. Otherwise, listed accounts will be deleted on September 30th.

8/15/2019
Come check out our Item Creation contest for your chance to earn some extra Aurums and a secret prize, and to give us your input on some new site items! The sky is the limit! We'll be choosing roughly three winners, depending on the number of submissions, and anyone is welcome to submit an idea until August 22nd.

7/25/2019
The 12 Days of Rogue are well underway! Tomorrow marks the halfway point and the final day to submit your response to the Without the Letter A writing prompt! A ridiculous number of prizes have already been handed out, with many more prepared to be sent in the coming days. What prizes will you win? And will you be lucky enough to win the 15,000 Aurum grand prize? Stay tuned...

July OTM Nominations are live until July 31! Just for nominating, you'll receive 150 Aurums!

6/26/2019
June OTM Nominations are live until June 29! Just for nominating, you'll receive 150 Aurums!

The Excellency Points board has been moved to the site's main index, and is now situated under IC Essentials alongside the Battlements and the Plotting Board. We're also super thrilled to announce the opening of our Crafting System! Go check it out!

6/15/2019
Our first activity check is officially live, check it out here and make sure you have no vulnerable accounts! Accounts not claimed by July 1st will be moved to the Inactive category and subsequently deleted on July 15th if still unclaimed. Also, be sure to visit the Thank You thread to claim some goodies. Thank you all for making our first month life-changing; we love and appreciate you all!

5/31/2019
A huge congratulations to our May OTM winners. We're looking forward to all the amazing threads throughout the coming months - thank you all for your nominations and input in voting! We also have some exciting changes to our companion system that you can read all about in the compendium. Enjoy!

5/27/2019
Our first SWP is officially live! Go check it out here! Everything you need to know can be found in that thread, but questions are welcome in the Discord or the Discourse board. Just let us know!

There are tons of opportunities for character advancements, rewards, and drama. Go forth, my friends!

5/25/2019
A huge thanks to everyone who joined us during our first two weeks! Goodie Bags and Phoenix Feathers are no longer open to claim! Our leader elections just came to their conclusion, and our first SWP will begin shortly, with ample opportunities for character advancement and involvement - so please stay tuned!

5/19/2019
After our first week, it's awesome to see so many amazing characters settling in to Edana! As a reminder, sovereign auditions close on 5/23, and our joining goodie bags will no longer be redeemable after this date - so refer your friends now!

Additionally, we currently have some incentives available for any new Northerners, Midlanders, or Outlanders joined onsite! These items may not be sold or transferred between characters. Check out your options here!

5/9/2019
Welcome to Embers' grand opening, we're thrilled to have you! As a gift for joining in our first two weeks, every character registered before 5/23 will receive an honorary Phoenix Feather as a purely decorative item that symbolizes that character joined us during the first two weeks! Also, to help you get started on your dangerous journey through Edana, be sure to head over to the Welcome Thread to claim your goodie bag!

If you experience any bugs or issues, please reach out to a staff member! We'll be happy to help. <3

- The Embers Team

11/1/2019 - WinterIC Announcements
Anomalous weather plagues Edana, and blustery conditions frequent the nation. Snowstorms are common throughout the entirety of Edana, save for the southernmost points. The North is buffeted by powerful blizzards, but what's more concerning is the movement in the Outlands beyond the wall. What could it be? Are we safe?

9/1/2019
Fall has arrived to greet Edana, transforming the majority of the continent into a variety of oranges and reds. The promise of winter rides upon a brisk wind, but for the time being, the vast expanse of Edana is largely temperate in weather.

7/11/2019
After an intermission of chaos, Kid has been named the new Thane of the Midlands! As he ascends from the position of Regent, what can we expect in the future for the ruler of the Bastion?

All the while, the South has begun its annual Ka Tyoher festival in honor of those lost during the events of Profane and Sacrilegion. All Edanian citizens are invited to attend to mourn the dead, and to pay honor to their memory. Who knows what might happen, with so many in attendance?

7/1/2019
The heat of summer rides upon Edana's breeze, bringing with it unseasonably cold temperatures. Ushered in, perhaps, by the looming threat of shadows... In the wake of the horrific events within Anwara's Temple, on the shores of Imago, and at the heart of the Dragon Pit, the nation of Edana is holding its breath. As the herdleaders regroup with their Kingdoms, and as they mourn the tragedies that have befallen the Nation of Fire, there is little left to do but wait... and to pray.

6/7/2019
The body of the former Thane has been discovered within the heart of Anwara's ruined temple. Wreathed in shadow, the temple emanates a strange, foreboding darkness; and it pulses with dangers. Was it murder, perhaps, by one of his kinsmen - or something more sinister..?

Just south of the ruins, within the forests surrounding Imago, the deceased Imperator was unearthed, guarded by another of Laela's monstrosities. And finally, within the Dragon Pit near the shore, the widow of the Khan was found by her kinsmen, burnt to a crisp and placed within the ribs of a dragon's skeleton.

5/31/2019
Strange, black gunk can be found all across Edana... and shadowy creatures seem to stalk the steps of every citizen. Oddly enough, letters delivered by discrete couriers are popping up, and the recipients are stringently secretive of the contents of the message.
Be sure to explore Edana to encounter some of this odd occurrences!

5/25/2019
The Portal of the Shallows has spat out ample new faces, leaving them bedraggled and confused upon Edana's shore, and guiding them to an ominous message upon the Northern walls.

But fortune has favored a handful. The North has named their new Imperators, Vulferam and Nova Ignicia. The Midlands, in their indignation, have seen a promising future in the face of Soln, naming the golden pegasus their Thane. Finally, Heti's widowing Khanness has bequethed her husband's throne to two stallions: Nikhil and Shardul.

5/9/2019
The Outlands have begun to hiss with power, quivering with the malignance of darkness. The Imperator of the North has been assassinated mere days after the untimely death of the Southern Khan. In fear for his life, the Thane of the Midlands has abdicated his throne and fled his subterranean nation.

Each realm is scouring for leadership, and unlikely heroes have stepped up to lay claim to the Kingdoms' mantles.

(Audition for leadership of the North, Midlands or South. Auditions close in 2 weeks, on May 23.)