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Firan was developed in 1997 and has been continuously active since then.

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We're adding content here all the time! From time to time, we'll add links to pages that we're working on so you know about something new or special. The newest items appear at the top of the listing.

Since 2011, the Wizards have published a game-wide monthly newsletter, submitted with articles by the playerbase at large. For more information about the newsletter and how to submit articles, check out Monthly Newsletter.

The Current Events link in the Navigation panel at the left of every page now links to the game event calendar.

May

In the month of May, the Temple of Elik put on a great prank to amuse and appease their god on behalf of the Firan people. This prank came as a solution to the Gods Challenges.

Have you ever wondered what you can use an attribute for? Check out more here at What are Attributes Good For‎.

Our new legendary skills process allows players to use their role-play history to earn skills at level 6, above the usual max of level 5. We recently added a process by which a character may earn a second legendary skill. While players are not required to save logs, be sure to save notes of your legendary scenes so they can be included in your legendary write up.

March

Dogs seem to be all the rage this season! Lady Rasha Didoron has graciously held an auction for charity with her track hounds, and these fine puppies and others are seen most recently around the city! For more information on all the work that goes into breeding these animals, check out these two new wiki pages!

• All About Dog Training
• All About Dog Breeding

It has been announced that Cecilia will have her coronation as the Cockatrice Clan Leader. This event will take place on March 7th, 2012 at 8:30PM EST in the throne room of the Cockatrice Plaza. The people wonder if Prince Nydias, or Princess Anais will take over from her since both have pasts to move away from.

February

The Clan Council announced that they had reached an agreement to postpone the ratification of the Constitution by 2 RL weeks. The more shocking and unexpected news from the Clan Council was that they are re-instating the position of Acting Queen to help improve the morale of the Republic as a whole. Several names were put forward and will be considered. Finally, the Clan Council deferred any decisions about Nazeera until the Religious Council meets on it.

Nazeera Rissik returned to Anarinuell, much to the surprise of the Chimerans. She went directly to the Forum and made a speech accusing Inaya Elikista, former Clan Leader of the Chimera Clan, of soul murder of Delrosa.

As the dust settles from the Gold Dragon unrest, and the Ladies Ellia Teranzik and Tanya Oshta are rescued and returned safely to Anarinuell, the city settles and life begins to return to normal.

Check out the new Clan Leadership code! This is an interesting way to get people involved in the governance of the various Clans, creating exciting opportunities for people to rise dramatically - or fall scandalously! Most recently, the Ticanee clan has had a problem with their health - and now there is a disease in far-off Vahloria that is starting to spread to the lands here in Anarinuell. What will they do?

January

We are now out of RP Lite and into the Firan Olympics of 54 A.U.!

We have a few new pages for players to review and utilize.

• Battle: Air Raid 53 A.U.
• Theatre
• Firan Survival Guide - this has been heavily edited and is quite huge!
• Hateage
• Lovage
• The Council's Decision - stay tuned for a summary paragraph and enjoy the emits about Banian and Rikon

December

Theme Files

We have a few new or updated theme pages for players to review and utilize.

• Sexuality (also available on game in 'news')
• Military Divisions
• Drik
• Temple of Drik
• Becoming a Zutivian Priest
• Second Gold Dragon Civil War

Olympic Tryouts

Moving through the end of the year, Olympic Tryouts are held in the Amphitheater. This year will be the second Multi-National Olympics, and so the tryouts offer the chance to represent the Firan team against teams from Vreland, Sarojin, and Nekaht.

Character Pages

Take a look at some movers-and-shakers with brand new wiki pages:

• Shenisa
• Avahlon
• Eliana

November

Gold Dragon Fallout?

Turmoil rose for the clans with the people reacting to the recent Clan Council decisions and activities. For the most part, an uneasy peace settled over the city as the snow began to fall. All was not entirely quiet though, as a speech from Lord High General Cortik spurred the Gold Dragon Clan to long for a return to traditionalism. A mob has formed outside the Junik Mansion, clamoring their support for Lord Cortik - and for Lady Portia, daughter of their beloved hero Lord High General Atreides Keniwik. The Gold Dragon Clan seems to be headed for Civil War. It is an inopportune time, as His Honour Ojitar has recently left for Caldera on a journey to collect his thoughts, perhaps with a similar goal - a return to traditionalism and peace.

A New Staff Holder and Viceroy Rumblings

The Clan Council met to discuss the correct direction of the people. The proposal stated by the Senate, to give the Senate's Consul 2 full votes on the Council, was defeated, 7-1, with the Chimerans the only consenting vote. The next proposal did pass, and so High Priestess Karana will be assuming control of the Staff of the Realms, in charge of the Agenda, with a voice to advice, and responsible for the calling of the vote. She will not have an independent vote of her own. Still, people are restless, and wonder if the Clan Council is really hearing them. The rumblings continue to grow louder, and words like "Viceroy" are heard more often. What will the next Clan Council bring?

Fall Festival

In the middle of unrest, an uneasy agreement spreads among the people. It is Fall Festival time! While normally this would be a time of unabashed celebration, this year is a little more subdued. Some events feature debates on things like the meaning of slavery, while the more common races, Pentathlons, and artistic competitions fill up any number of days. The Festival Grounds in Sarkaran are stomped absolutely to death, and the groundskeepers despair. Mer Rodrus Firabi and Mes Ari Emrani were crowned Ranivor and Queen of the Fall Festival, in a gala affair with prizes including a stay at the IstaNydiam Palace for the duration of the festival! Lady Daliana Istabelik won the Social Pentathlon. The Mixed Pentathlon was won by Prince High General Judanus Corinala, and the Physical Pentathlon by Lord Consul Razesh Didoron. Scores of other events kept the revelers busy, including horse racing and chariot races. At the final closing ceremonies, attendees were treated to torch jugglers and musicians, in a gala affair! As a final codicil to the festival, Prince Consort Judanus gifted his Pentathlon prize to Lady Elsabet Oshta who chose to break her marriage contract to Lord Soltuveron Dawn, by choosing Lord Teodor Oshta instead.

Rikon's Choice

During War Season, when the Shamibelians offered to trade Prince Banian, Lady Celani, and Lady Phoebe in return for three of the Republic's ships, Lord Rikon offered us another choice. He would send his Shadowguard to help us rescue all the prisoners, if we would agree to mark Banian traitor, exile him from Anarinuell, and turn him over to Rikon's tender custody. The Clan Council debated and, agreeing with the advice of Prince High General Judanus Corinala, accepted the deal. Although somehow Banian managed to escape, there is unrest in the streets now. Why would the Clan Council make this choice? The people are uneasy, and there is talk of changes that need to be made. Words like "slavery" and "riots" are heard, and the speech-making has started, in an attempt to turn the people's mood.

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Palace District Weekend

Occasionally, we designate a weekend as a "Palace District Weekend." Over that weekend, we expect players to role-play in the Palace District as much as possible. This gives players an excuse to bump into people with whom they might not normally interact. For more information, please see On My Way to the Forum.

There is currently no Palace District Weekend scheduled.

Featured Article: Gods Challenges

Following the Kinslayer War, the Gods issued forth messages which were delivered to the clergy. In the case of the monotheists, the Priests saw the Zutiv dream alone. High Priestess Taleena and Lord Priest Firistan made the announcement to the city about these dreams and to prepare for the upcoming challenges. Below are the known issued challenges and the reactions to answer the call.

General Guidelines

These general guidelines will help participation in the god challenges become much smoother.

1. Some challenges may be straight forward and direct. Others, may be indirect or vague. The point of the challenges is to be creative in completing them, as such, it's important to remember that the fun is in creating a solution not finding the right answer.
2. The gods don't care who participates (as long as they have good intentions of completing the task). This is not just for priests and should not just be for priests, though, the clergy is more than welcome to get really active in each challenge. If you plan to sabotage the challenges, you should expect the gods might care.
3. Challenges will be given one year from the date they were provided. This is one RL year so there is not a rush. There's no reason to get one done in thirty days or rush it. With war season around the corner, we expect this will take some time.
4. It's really important to remember we are looking for impressive solutions found through roleplay. Like many things on Firan, there isn't one magic answer. When Zutiv says, impress me, he means it! Don't get bogged down in trying to determine exactly what Zutiv wants. Since he is the judge of all the challenges, but, he is not giving the challenge. He probably won't know what he wants until he sees it.
5. If a challenge specifically requires an adventure to complete, staff will be required to handle the TP for no cost to players. If players want to do grand things that were not specified by a challenge, they may need to pool their CP to go on an adventure. On one hand, adventures are costly. On the other hand, players know they will be immortalized for completing the tasks set by the gods.
6. Completing a challenge may or may not require IC resources. The gods don't really understand the value of a cheese pie, so, it would be minor to them to expect a mountain of cheese pies. (Though really, that's not likely to be a challenge).

The First Challenge

The Uffian Clergy were visited by the Goddess in their dreams. The following was shared with their Goddess' followers.

In your sleep, you see nothing but dark. Though it feels like there's something under your feet, you can't see anything and your hands reach out to grasp nothing. A soft, hard-edged woman's voice whispers at you from this dark space:

Those who know and acknowledge my might

Know there are Firans I've gifted with sight.

Though Oracles I have far and wide,

I command the Firans to respect them with pride.

Within the city, make a place for them to be,

For those with third eye to rhyme and see.

The gifts from Mother Bird are to be respected.

From their lips, hear what is expected.

Firans, Zutiv expects you to be great,

A new Oracle shall the King God sate.

These new prophets will help, guide, and teach

Keep them forever within your reach.

The Announcement

In 49 A.U., the Uffian Clergy received the First Challenge from Lady Uf. Lady High Priestess Taleena Corinala announced it to the city.

Last evening the clergy of the Temple of Uf met to discuss it's latest dream. It has become clear to us that Lady Uf has spoken to the winds, and has set the first task that is to be completed by the Firan people, in order for our continued survival in Aerval.

The first challenge is thus:

For those that acknowledge Lady Uf's presence as a God, or perhaps an aspect of Lord Zutiv, know that she has granted Firans with the gift of Sight; much like my Grandmother, the former High Priestess of Uf, Lady Velani Oshta and my former governess, Dame Priestess Urtenia. Her challenge for us is to respect these individuals, her Oracles, and to make a place for them within Anarinuell where her Ladyship can spread her wisdom, and through them, guide and teach us. We are to listen and learn as a people, like those who did when the locusts came to steal away our crops, and were given instructions on how to put them asunder.

These are wise words, and ones we must keep close at hand. To that end, the Temple of Uf is putting out a call to any gifted with the Sight. We ask that you come forward to the Temple and make us aware of your ability. If you are found without means of supporting yourself financially, you will be given housing and lodging within the Temple, and a stipend to help pay your way into world. We understand that not all so gifted will willingly come forward, for such gifts must be overwhelming at the best of times. So, to those that wish to remain anonymous, we will respect your wish, but know that the offer will always remain. We also understand that there will be those that will come to take advantage. A warning to such people; if you are found to be a false Oracle, you will be dealt with harshly. There are ways of knowing, for those who have lived with them all of their lives.

We have many plans at hand in order to see this challenge through, however the sole responsibility for Lady Uf's challenge does not rest on the Temple of Uf's shoulders. Announcements have been made in both the Senate and the Clan Council, and the challenge has been put to them directly to consider what they must also do in order to see this through. This is a challenge to /all/ of the Firan people. So stop, think, and consider - what it is you must do in order to sate Zutiv's anger and ensure our continued survival as a people, for in Lady Uf's words:

Firans, Zutiv expects you to be great, A new Oracle shall the King God sate._(src)

Reaction

Followers have coordinated efforts to rise up to this challenge. While certain tasks have yet to be completed, permanent housing and working facilities waiting on the Great Temple's completion, others have such as the law which protects the seers.

• Housing – Housing and working facilities have been constructed as part of the Great Temple and was paid by the Temple of Uf. Oracles may contact Lady High Priestess Taleena for access to the housing facility.
• Finances – Stipends are offered by the Temple of Uf to aid struggling Oracles.
• Oracle Protection Law – "The crime of Interference with a Seer is created, to punish any who outside the structure of the temples attempts compulsion or force against a Seer for any purpose against their will. Their bodies and their choices shall be inviolate, a moving temple to the divine. Punishment shall be at the discretion of a judge, but shall be intended to be severe enough to dissuade." Lady Taleena approached the Senate and Clan Council in the fall of 49 A.U. to have legisaltive protections established for the Oracles. Senator Rislan Elianik pushed forth the Oracle Protection Proposal and it was passed by the Senate, making it law.

The Second Challenge

In December of 51 A.U., shortly after the bloodied rivers were restored to clarity, an initiate stumbled upon the box in the Temple which began the challenge from Elik. Several people came to Temple in the hopes of unraveling this puzzle box. Some attempts made progress while others destroyed the progress already made. It was weeks before the box finally opened, this time by Acting High Priestess Thaddia Elikista.

The Announcement

In January of 52 A.U., Acting High Priestess Thaddia announced that within the opened puzzled box was a request by Elik, that "Lord Elik demands a Great Prank in short order, fit to surprise even the gods themselves!"

People of Anarinuell! This morning, as I worked in the temple upon Lord Elik's puzzle box, the holy object of our recent labors suddenly -exploded!- In a great gout of confetti, and wine dregs, and bits of vine! Alright, maybe not. But the box DID open under my hand, revealing a poem upon a tablet, and within it directive from the God of Seasons.

For his challenge, Lord Elik demands a Great Prank in short order, fit to surprise even the gods themselves! He tells us it can be done, and that all must play their part to see it through. And in that spirit, I call on you to come to the Elikian temple and see the tablet for yourself; to pray and give thanks that the puzzle box has yielded up its contents, to learn the things He has to say about how we live our lives and to join the prankster god's clergy in planning this mighty joke. Help us to demonstrate just how clever our people are, and the very power of laughter! _(src)

Reaction

Since the announcement, the Elikian clergy has met to discuss this Great Prank. There were rumors of it being incorporated in a ceremony but those were quickly dismissed. Whatever the Great Prank shall be, those cards are being held to the chest. However, in recent days the clergy has opened its doors to encourage followers to discuss additional ideas.

• Brainstorming – a series of meetings have been scheduled for followers to offer their ideas for the Great Prank
• Getting in the mood – a whole month of pranks was sponsored, in order to get the city playing, and getting used to the idea of practical jokes
• The Prank – under the guise of a 'storytelling' event, the Elikian High Priestess spun a satirical story of the origins of the gods along with distorted statues for each of the pantheon. (Great Prank Log)
• The Speech – After the Great Prank a speech was made by High Priestess Catelyn Ista Aldrik. _(src)

Additional Resources

• Message of the Gods – the dreams the gods distributed to each clergy to prepare them for these challenges
• God Challenge 1 for Admin – wizard-access for the first God Challenge
• God Challenge 2 for Admin – wizard-access for the second God Challenge