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This is an ONGOING ROLEPLAYING EVENT. Information is being updated as it becomes available.

The Lead Up

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438-05-38(ish)
Jun/Jul 2021
People start receiving occasional odd messaging when casting spells. During Hollow Eve 2021 (and 2022), several Merelew Greeters ask adventurers if they have been having these strange feelings, too. For a comprehensive list of messaging and probability over time, see Urbaj's roundup. N/A
448-05-04
Mar 2, 2024
Mazrian hosts the "Investigating the Magical Mind" event, where adventurers participate in an experiment to try to recreate these oddities in a controlled way. Various mana types and spells are tested, with casters being observed, and other casters attempting to tamper with the mana streams to induce resonance or dampening, with the goal of inducing a similar state as the oddities. There are no conclusive outcomes of this investigation. N/A
449-05-20
Jun 14, 2024
The magic oddities (sometimes referred to as surges) begin increasing in frequency, eventually culminating on June 14, 2024 to happen on each and every each cast. Several meetings are held to discuss what this might signify, with no solid hypothesis. One idea that comes up is to try to reduce the amount of casting that adventurers are doing, but it's decided that would be too hard to orchestrate. N/A

Normal Magic is Out, Wild Magic is In

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449-05-184
Jun 15, 2024
A realm-wide magical disruption causes all magic users to experience intense pain as their specific magical attunements are suddenly severed, rendering the magic system inoperative. Over the next hour, characters experience a series of sensations ranging from coldness to overwhelming surges of mana, culminating in the restoration of magic but in an uncontrollable "Wild Magic" state.

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449-05-184
Jun 15, 2024
Shortly after the the Wild Magic release, there is an invasion of Vile Plague Wraiths throughout Shard, Zoluren and Therengia.

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449-05-184
Jun 15, 2024
Along with the release of Wild Magic is the addition of a new RESEARCH option, RESEARCH WILD. On completion, each Guild receives a different message with hints as to what is going on.

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Player Story: Remembering Keishalae, by Dantia

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Jun 18, 2024 Dantia struggles with sleepless nights due to the concerning implications of the Wild Magic phenomenon, which seems to threaten the cycle of life and death. While researching, she has a sudden epiphany connecting the nature of Life magic to a mysterious figure named Keishalae, who had previously demanded death as payment. Full story

Player Story: By Aislynn

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Jun 19, 2024 Aislynn manipulates a web of strings and symbols representing cosmic order, discussing with her companion Albriel the actions of a powerful entity causing widespread chaos. Faced with this impending crisis, Aislynn decides to actively prepare for drastic changes in the world's magical and divine realms, though not before indulging in some comfort food. Full story on Discord

Player Story: Symphony of Elements: A Shifting Tempo, by Nazzarus

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Jun 19, 2024 Nazzarus, a Warrior Mage, grows frustrated with his fruitless research on Storm Bulls in a secluded mountain vale, until he detects a sudden, chaotic shift in the mana streams. Excited by this new development, he abandons his grisly work and heads to a nearby abandoned guildhouse, determined to study and harness this emerging wild magic Full story on Discord

Player Story: By Nawain

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Jun 19, 2024 Nawain takes a break from her tireless work of making remedies and restocking herb cabinets across the realm to offer a prayer to her goddess Enelne. Renewed by this act of devotion, she reaffirms her commitment to healing the realms regardless of the state of magic, and sets off with determination to continue her work. Full story on Discord

Player Event: Grey Dragons Seek Amnuva

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449-05-184
Jun 15, 2024
Waydren of the Grey Dragons speaks with Anmuva about the effects of wild magic on mana streams and potentially on Immortals themselves. Anmuva expresses concern about the broader metaphysical repercussions of these disruptions, emphasizing the need to understand their root causes and encouraging collaborative efforts to mitigate the effects and find solutions. Log courtesy of the Grey Dragons

Efforts Rewarded

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449-06-12
Jun 22, 2024
Ayrell hosts a discussion about Wild Magic theories. Characters experience an unsettling sensation of being watched, which quickly fades away.

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Log courtesy of Ayrell
449-06-12
June 22, 2024
At a follow-up vigil hosted by Jaelia, participants experience a series of intense magical disturbances, including sensations of being watched, chaotic mana fluctuations, and a vision specific to their Guild. This culminates in a dramatic moment featuring a wolf's howl and a golden lightning bolt, after which the participants feel a slight improvement in the magical atmosphere. An announcement on Discord reveals that due to divine intervention, two effects of Wild Magic have been eliminated, while new spell customizations were added.

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Player Event: Planar Observatory Exploration

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449-06-28
Jun 26, 2024
Adventurers enter the Astral Plane where they encounter unusual chaos. They hear mysterious voices mentioning "Liraxes" while a benevolent entity urgently warns them about the instability of the Microcosm, and urges their immediate departure. Despite returning to the Plane of Abiding, the adventurers continue to hear the ominous phrase "Liraxes assembles itself."

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Log of the GM sent text

Player Event: Wild Magic and the Web of Fate

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449-05-184
Jun 15, 2024
Miskton performs predictions for individuals researching Wild Magic. The predictions include visions of strange objects, chaotic landscapes, and enigmatic figures, with several mentioning "Liraxes" and hinting at impending changes or threats.

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Log courtesy of Miskton

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449-05-184
Jun 15, 2024

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