REMEMBER: All the missions and events described in this scenario do not actually begin occurring until October 21st when the FQ opens. They are posted now in order to give people time to think about what they want to do in the FQ.

Raiaera Missions

Xem'zûnd has opened the floodgates of the greatest host ever seen in Raiaera. The host includes the reanimated corpses of both humans, elves, and animals, in addition to a number of frightening new powers, among them the huge reanimated bulks of recently deceased trees. Even the Soul Flowers and Shape-Shifting Wolves of the Red Forest have been resurrected for Xem'zûnd's army. And there are a number of living commanders of Xem'zûnd's army, powerful mages and warriors who have decided to throw in their lot with the Dreadlord.

The bulk of this host is now concentrated on launching attacks on the city of Eluriand. Tel Aglarim and the Bladesingers are doing their best to contain the attacks in the south and prevent a full-scale siege of the city, while at the same time they are attempting to lead those unable to fight to safety in Anebrilith and Valinatal. With their efforts occupied by these two goals, they are proving unable to contain those who would loot the city. But, then again, those who would loot a city soon to be attacked by a horde of undead take their own lives into their hands.

Meanwhile, Anebrilith remains free. The undead, however, are beginning to move in the direction of the Elleduin River, and the Bladesingers race to destroy all the bridges over that river before they are outpaced by the ghoulish forces. Doing so will save Anebrilith some time should the worst befall.

Valinatal, on the other hand, is encountering attacks, but so far they prove fairly easy to contain. If Eluriand falls, Valinatal will be the bulwark to reclaim Raiaera. Much of the army is still encamped here, as well, due to the recent attempt to build up forces there in case of an Aleranian attack.

And finally, a force of zombies is moving quickly northward, attempting to skirt the gap between the city of Eluriand and the Black Desert. It seems they are pushing for Trenycë, the city on the northern coasts. Why they are doing so seems a mystery, but there is a trail of sickness that seems to effect the very ground on which they walk. For this reason, they have been dubbed "The Plaguebearers."

So here are the missions:

1. Defend Eluriand or Valinatal from undead attacks.

2. Assist refugees in escaping from Eluriand to safety in either Anebrilith or Valinatal.

3. Guard against looters in the city of Eluriand

4. Try to destroy the Bridges of Elleduin to slow the undead march towards Anebrilith.

5. Try to stop the Plaguebearers from reaching Trenyce.

Please note that it is perfectly acceptable to try to do the opposite of each of these missions -- you could just as easily lead an attack on the walls of Eluriand for Xem'zûnd. Remember, Xem'zûnd has been secretly hiring commanders for some time now, so that could provide a storyline reason for your character to be commanding a unit! On the flip side, Raiaera will accept defenders from all over at this point, so don't feel intimidated from taking control of a commandless brigade and try to save the day.

You do not need to post here to claim a mission -- indeed, anyone can do any of the missions, and each one can be done more than once by any number of people. You may also try to get a group together to have a battle, in which one person tries to achieve on goal while another person is trying to achieve the opposite.

Remember, there are "Exemplary Contributor" rewards up for grabs, and missions board posts will go a long way to helping you get some of those rewards!