Latest News

Year 852: Non-Championship Events

By Nicola | February 14, 2021 | Comments Off on Year 852: Non-Championship Events

With all of the Championship Game previews out of the way, I’m pleased to be announcing the non-championship events taking place throughout Year 852. All of the following can also be found on UPCOMING. Monday 22nd February at 14:00 GMT – Itinerant Bazaar #1 Thursday 25th February at 22:00 – Ship Arena battle The winner…

Read More

Championship Games: Race Around the World!

By Nicola | February 12, 2021 | Comments Off on Championship Games: Race Around the World!

This is a team race that will combine the tumble race and the ship race into one mad dash across and around Sapience! Each Team has their champion competitor and a supporting crew.Each Team must list who their champion is.Only one Championship points competitor permitted per ship.Each Team must list their crew mates.Each Team must…

Read More

Championship Games: XP contest

By Nicola | February 11, 2021 | Comments Off on Championship Games: XP contest

Hi everyone! Carrying on our Championship Games preview series, today I have info on the XP Event! This XP Event will be a 6 hour total hunting time which can be undertaken during the XP Event windows scheduled on UPCOMING. You do NOT have to complete all 6 hours in one sitting, but you cannot…

Read More

Championship Games: Twins Tournament

By Nicola | February 10, 2021 | Comments Off on Championship Games: Twins Tournament

These are the rules for the upcoming twins tournament, taking place on 28th February at 17:00 GMT. When it comes time for the event, you’ll be directed to someone to register with. At this time one member of your team should inform said person of both members participation. Both people -must- be logged on at…

Read More

Championship Games: Worldgame Extravaganza!

By Nicola | February 9, 2021 | Comments Off on Championship Games: Worldgame Extravaganza!

Hi everyone! Today I have the second of our series of posts outlining the Championship Games events for you! Read on! Replacing the typical Foozle this year is a trio of worldgames in an extravaganza of contests. This event takes place on 20th February at 19:00 GMT This will consist of the following bouts: A…

Read More

Championship Games: The Quiz

By Nicola | February 8, 2021 | Comments Off on Championship Games: The Quiz

Hi everyone! As the Championship Games approach, over the coming days we’ll be posting an overview of each major event to bring everyone up to speed. The first of these to cover is the Championship Quiz, taking place on 28th February at 1:00 GMT. The Quiz is a quickfire test of knowledge. When the time…

Read More

February is here!

By Nicola | February 1, 2021 | Comments Off on February is here!

The first month of 2021 is behind us and February is going to be a busy one with the Year 852 games fast approaching! Reminder that UPCOMING has the dates for each major event and we will be posting specifics about each match nearer to the time. I will also reiterate that these are only…

Read More

Lost and Found

By Nicola | January 26, 2021 | Comments Off on Lost and Found

Tatynne’s Expedition as chronicled by Gurklukke Vorondil of Cyrene: At the stroke of midnight on the 20th of Mayan, the mage Tatynne beckoned the adventurers of our lands to the fringes of the western Mhojave Desert on the edge of the Dakhota Hills. Upon arrival there was an encampment of tents to greet our adventurers…

Read More

New Class: Pariah!

By Nicola | January 25, 2021 | Comments Off on New Class: Pariah!

We’re pleased to announce the release of Achaea’s 20th class, Pariah! This is a neutral alignment class (though much like shaman and depthswalker there might be some IC debate about ethical boundaries in certain factions). So that you know what you’re getting into from a mechanical standpoint, Pariahs are an affliction class primarily (though do…

Read More

Critical Classleads cycle!

By Nicola | January 10, 2021 | Comments Off on Critical Classleads cycle!

We’ve just opened classleads given the rapidly approaching championship games. We’ll have a proper round after those wrap up: we are primarily looking for significant issues during this round just so we can settle any genuine (or perceived) balance concerns before the games kick off. So, critical issues please, or ones that have a fairly…

Read More

Goodbye, 2020!

By Nicola | December 31, 2020 | Comments Off on Goodbye, 2020!

It’s been a long, strange year for people everywhere, but the world never stops turning, and that includes Achaea! Head on over to the forums and read a recap of 2020 for our beloved game, along with some teasers about what’s coming in 2021 (hint: there’s plenty of surprises we can’t even mention yet)!

Read More

Changelog: Nov. 30 – Dec. 15 2020

By Nicola | December 15, 2020 | Comments Off on Changelog: Nov. 30 – Dec. 15 2020

Enjoy a whole host of new fixes and changes! Puppetry Tonguetie will no longer give the target a message when used from outside their room. Renown gain modifiers will no longer be negative on DEFENCES. WEAR ARTEFACTS will no longer wear multiple conflicting artefacts. SHADOW MANIFEST will now force unwield when a hand is specified,…

Read More

“Opportunity” Bardic & Artisanal Winners!

By Nicola | December 14, 2020 | Comments Off on “Opportunity” Bardic & Artisanal Winners!

The “Opportunity” Artisanal and Bardic contest has at long last been judged, and we’re pleased to announce the results! The judges would like to note that this is the first bardic entry in modern history to have a judge give it a perfect score.

Read More

December in Achaea!

By Nicola | December 1, 2020 | Comments Off on December in Achaea!

We have a whole host of exciting things in store for you this month!

Read More

Nature Awakens

By Nicola | November 13, 2020 | Comments Off on Nature Awakens

Lupus finally awoke, catching the attention of mortals and Goddesses alike.

Read More

On Candy, Dreams, and Wolves

By Nicola | November 2, 2020 | Comments Off on On Candy, Dreams, and Wolves

“The Hunt Begins”, by Vamuria Avid readers of The Grapevine (available now for purchase) will know that I rarely get out into the field, and I see all manner of reports and editorials. It is rare for something to pique my curiosity to such an extent that I will suffer the danger of the roads,…

Read More

November in Achaea!

By Nicola | November 1, 2020 | Comments Off on November in Achaea!

Welcome to November! Mayaween celebrations draw to a close but there is plenty more to come for the last two months of the year, and that’s before we even get into Logosmas! For every 100 credits purchased throughout November, you will receive a Mayan crown to spend in the Shop of Wonders. In addition to…

Read More

Become an Immortal!

By Nicola | October 7, 2020 | Comments Off on Become an Immortal!

Do you ever wish you could help shape Achaea? Do you secretly desire to take on more of a “dungeonmaster” role, designing elaborate plots and scenarios to challenge and amaze (and occasionally slaughter) adventurers? Do you like the idea of building devious quests, creating horrifying monsters, and shaping interactive landscapes? If you answer “YES!” to…

Read More

October in Achaea!

By Nicola | October 1, 2020 | Comments Off on October in Achaea!

It’s October already! Birthday month is behind us, but we’re not slowing down at all with plenty of excitement to come. Mayaween, Logosmas, and a great deal more things are on the horizon! See UPCOMING for some teasers! And so, as we say goodbye to globes of shifting continents, we welcome back the Wheel of…

Read More

Mysterious Happenings in Ashtan

By Nicola | September 25, 2020 | Comments Off on Mysterious Happenings in Ashtan

Wandering through the streets of Ashtan in the year 833 AF, it was Paine Saer’rac that first alerted the city about a strange, bloody handprint. He had not been the first to find it, no, but he had been the first to notice how out of place it was, even in a city as rife…

Read More