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Hiya Folks,
 
:this is a new (well...new to me) thing we're going to be doing. Every week I'm going to be posting a bit about what is currently going on in Althanas ICly and OOCly. If you have anything you want me to write about feel free to send me a PM, these news updates won't be much fun if you don't tell me what you want to hear about! Anyway, lets hop right to it.
 
  
The corone war is still going strong, with the raiders currently in the lead. Make sure to check out some of the current battles. Better yet, throw yourself right in, there are still missions available on both sides and your stories could change the future of a nation! Sound interesting? Check out the mission board found Here. Want to participate but don't know much about Corone? Visit This Page for some backstory before you jump in. Want to participate but can't find a mission that fits your character? That's fine too, just pick a side and write away, be sure to mention that the thread is to be a part of the war though, so that your points go to the right team. So who will win? What is the future of Corone? Well Althanas, you decide.
 
  
There are two threads in the Your Word forum that are a chance for you to let the staff know what you would like to see from althanas. The "Well Althanas, what do you want?" thread is a place to voice any ideas for the site. The "10 favorite Moments in Althanas History" thread is a place to tell us what features you'd like to see back. Overall, the staff is trying to make sure we understand what each and every one of you want from this site.
 
  
Remember, if you have anything you'd like to see up there let me know!
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:Hello Again!
::Amber Eyes
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:First off, for those of you who are new, Welcome to Althanas!
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:The clan war is currently being judged and soon we should be ready for round three! Will the Ixian Knights gain control of Corone, or will the Phoenix Asscendant be able to stop the takeover? Keep an eye on the battle folks, as it will affect the future cannon of Althanas.
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:I also have a challenge for all of you! Find someone you've never roleplayed with, that could be a new member or just someone you haven't gotten around to making that thread with yet, and make it happen. Half the fun of what we do is writing with other people! There are a lot of great group threads going on at the moment, and I hope to see more!
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:Vignettes are going strong thanks to Jasmine. Here is a link to the [http://www.althanas.com/world/showthread.php?24245-April-Vignette current thread.] Make sure to get your Vignette entry in before the end of the month, when a new prompt will start. This is a quick and fun way to explore a situation your character might otherwise not encounter while gaining some easy exp.
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:Make sure to make use of the chat room and the recruitment forum. Both are great assets in writing that epic thread you've been planning. Hope to see more from everyone soon!
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:<p>"The height of noon brought with it the brilliant light that filtered through the leaves of Concordia Forest like the translucent stained glass of a lovingly-adorned temple. Erissa sat upon the ground in awe of the verdant beauty, a sylvan wonder the likes of which she could only dream when she resided in Anebrilith. There, she dared not venture into the Red Forest, and rarely did she venture outside of Caedron Hall, her father's home..."</p></div>
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:<p>"As true to her nature, however, she paid no mind to any of these things; barely even noting the thin cut now spreading warmth down her side. For as soon as his steel had left her flesh, her limbs were moving. Like a blur of darkness did her gloved digits wrap around the hilt of her own katana, still sheathed within the scabbard in her right hand, as her left drew it forth swiftly, without hesitation. The deadly blade sung quiet through the air as it left the confines of the cyper behind, shining metal gleaming with the last flecks of blood still staining its razor edge. There was almost an invisible hum to it as it arced upwards in a deadly crescent, the edge aiming directly for the side of the foolish dandy's exposed neck; intent clear in the gleaming flat of the blade."</p></div>
 
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:<p>"By all rights, N’jal should be an Elder Thayne, although she has been forsaken by the other six. In The Siring (See The Book of Thayne), when the single entity known as the Thayne divided itself into seven parts, there were six portions of it that had inherently distinctly and positive force. What was left over, however, what was left over was the being’s negative force: a destroying and corrupting energy that manifested itself in the form of a foul-looking spider, banished to an asteroid in far orbit around Althanas. She has since sworn to bring back The Days of the Torrent...</p></div>
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:<p>"Akashima is a small country nestled in the northeastern area of the Corone island. Once a small village of barbarians when the Raiaeran explorers first found them, the Demon War left them torn from their ancient roots. However, from the ashes of the fallen a new nation emerged to reclaim the land of their ancestors, the new generations of warriors and artisan reviving their forefathers' way of life. This small nation is unique in a sense that it is an island within an island - ruling independently of the Coronian Government while still remaining in good terms with them since reconnecting with the outside world...</p></div>
 
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:<p>"Underwood was a transient town. A place where hungry travellers could grab a meal and a night's rest on their way from just about anywhere on Corone to anywhere else. Joshua had departed from Radsanth that afternoon, travelling as the tone of his enchanted metal boots on the city's cobblestones echoed in his mind. By the time the sun went to rest and the moon peeked through foreboding fingers of cloud, he'd arrived at the sparsely wooded fringe where Concordia gave way to Underwood..."</p></div>
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:<p>"Myrhia slept with a blissful placidity of a child, her tiny figure crumpled up in a little ball made out of rough canvas sheets and her slender body dressed in a white semi-transparent silky nightgown. The accommodations were poor to say the least, compiled out of the battered old mattress that smelled like an old potato sack and a hanging petroleum lamp that perpetually swung with the motion of the boat. On top of that, the entire room carried the scent of moist decay, the bittersweet smell of something decomposing agonizingly slow. But still, she slept so soundly that she didn’t even notice that Letho left her side and went on the main deck. It was the sun that drained her, the sun and the dry salty heat that reigned on the main deck during the day, drawing out every last ounce of energy from her. And after such a day, falling asleep in the arms of her beloved was like a well-earned reward after a gruesomely long race."</p></div>
 
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Althanas News


Hello Again!
First off, for those of you who are new, Welcome to Althanas!


The clan war is currently being judged and soon we should be ready for round three! Will the Ixian Knights gain control of Corone, or will the Phoenix Asscendant be able to stop the takeover? Keep an eye on the battle folks, as it will affect the future cannon of Althanas.


I also have a challenge for all of you! Find someone you've never roleplayed with, that could be a new member or just someone you haven't gotten around to making that thread with yet, and make it happen. Half the fun of what we do is writing with other people! There are a lot of great group threads going on at the moment, and I hope to see more!


Vignettes are going strong thanks to Jasmine. Here is a link to the current thread. Make sure to get your Vignette entry in before the end of the month, when a new prompt will start. This is a quick and fun way to explore a situation your character might otherwise not encounter while gaining some easy exp.


Make sure to make use of the chat room and the recruitment forum. Both are great assets in writing that epic thread you've been planning. Hope to see more from everyone soon!


As Always,
Amber Eyes


Thread of The Week

This is where we will put the spotlight on ongoing threads of note in Althanas, giving them a bit of attention. This weeks featured thread comes Margaret and Arden Janelle. It's their recently concluded battle.Then Begins The Path Supreme Here's an excerpt. Enjoy!

"As true to her nature, however, she paid no mind to any of these things; barely even noting the thin cut now spreading warmth down her side. For as soon as his steel had left her flesh, her limbs were moving. Like a blur of darkness did her gloved digits wrap around the hilt of her own katana, still sheathed within the scabbard in her right hand, as her left drew it forth swiftly, without hesitation. The deadly blade sung quiet through the air as it left the confines of the cyper behind, shining metal gleaming with the last flecks of blood still staining its razor edge. There was almost an invisible hum to it as it arced upwards in a deadly crescent, the edge aiming directly for the side of the foolish dandy's exposed neck; intent clear in the gleaming flat of the blade."

Article of The Week

This is where we feature one of the articles we've made for the Althanas Wiki so far. This week's featured article focuses on Akashima


"Akashima is a small country nestled in the northeastern area of the Corone island. Once a small village of barbarians when the Raiaeran explorers first found them, the Demon War left them torn from their ancient roots. However, from the ashes of the fallen a new nation emerged to reclaim the land of their ancestors, the new generations of warriors and artisan reviving their forefathers' way of life. This small nation is unique in a sense that it is an island within an island - ruling independently of the Coronian Government while still remaining in good terms with them since reconnecting with the outside world...

Member Spotlight

As more and more members make their wiki pages, we'll begin to feature some of them, helping members get to know one another. We invite everyone to make their own pages talking about their characters, their musings, and their ideas. As soon as we have someone with sufficient content, we'll spotlight them here.

Judge's Choice Spotlight

The Judge's Choice forum is a great source of inspiration. Members should know what others before them have achieved. This week's Judge's Choice Spotlight comes from Letho and Storm Veritas, and is titled To expidite, explore, and extract Here's an excerpt...


"Myrhia slept with a blissful placidity of a child, her tiny figure crumpled up in a little ball made out of rough canvas sheets and her slender body dressed in a white semi-transparent silky nightgown. The accommodations were poor to say the least, compiled out of the battered old mattress that smelled like an old potato sack and a hanging petroleum lamp that perpetually swung with the motion of the boat. On top of that, the entire room carried the scent of moist decay, the bittersweet smell of something decomposing agonizingly slow. But still, she slept so soundly that she didn’t even notice that Letho left her side and went on the main deck. It was the sun that drained her, the sun and the dry salty heat that reigned on the main deck during the day, drawing out every last ounce of energy from her. And after such a day, falling asleep in the arms of her beloved was like a well-earned reward after a gruesomely long race."