In the months to come, Archavalon will eventually be dissolved both IC and OOC. This was no easy decision but is necessary based on a number of circumstances. For one, the shell has not taken off in the way intended since its inception many months ago. And I have little motivation to hold fort until PS3 launch. Second, my own attention will be drawn elsewhere in the RP community and managing the shell will become impossible. Third, the storyline unfolding will essentially bring House Mavanix and Archavalon to its inevitable end, making the shell's existence a moot point.
However, the shell's disbandment will not occur right away. Starting in early-mid February, I will begin a large-scale storyline that will partially be open to the public. A total of four faction storylines will flow from each other up until the grand finale of the story. The first half of the storyline will be mostly accessible to shell members and non-members alike. The second half will become increasingly closed off to the public as it becomes increasingly dark and sinister in nature. By that time, should anyone wish to partake in the remainder of the story, they will have to have received an Avalon pearl (which again, will be dissolving entirely at the end of the story so the extra pearl won't be in your inventory for -too- long). There will be plenty of time to incorporate your character into all of this should you need the time to justify IC'€™ly joining.
This storyline will reveal the vast history and internal politics of one of Ul'dah'€™s many noble houses and will last an estimated 3 or so months time, barring any unforeseen delays. The first of the four faction storylines will involve the Mavanix Academy. The first event will be a simple orientation of the academy, making an easy transition for your character to begin involvement if they're simply curious to see a prestigious academy with vast history. For believability reasons, Avalon members will have free access to the event. Non-members will be charged a fee (strictly IC of course). The event will be posted in the events section of the forums when ready. The remaining events to follow will be posted up in a similar manner. The goal will be to have one such story event once every week or two, depending on schedules. Anyone who I've Rped with extensively should already know that I'm generally pretty good at these kind of "epic" stories so I promise it'll be entertaining at the very least . And of course, there will be numerous messages and morals laced throughout it all that can have a profound impact on character development.
Please note that these events will differ from the normal public events we see pop up. They are NOT socializing events (though the opportunity to briefly socialize will be present at times). They are story-driven and some of them will even be quite action-packed. Also note that even though there is an overall predetermined path that the story will follow, the end results are still largely open. For example, the fate of the Mavanix Academy will largely be up in the air and the actions taken by involved parties could determine who gains control over it after the fallout. In addition, a number of other possibilities exist should anyone wish to use the academy for their own character progression. The same applies to the Margarah faction and part of the Templars (such as the privately owned Scarlet Seraph airship to name one example). The opportunity to gain control of certain artifacts may also present itself throughout the story. Additionally, some of the content in game will be incorporated into some of the events, granting opportunities to complete certain content that some may otherwise have had difficulty completing. Overall, this storyline could be something to also help progress your own character in a myriad of ways, should you choose to partake.
Any questions or comments can be posted here. Those interested /may/ want to brush up a bit on the history of the noble house and Avalon. If you wish to do so, you may find detailed information on each era via the wiki. For ease of access, here'€™s the link to the actual page. http://www.ffxiv-roleplayers.com/wiki/in...se_Mavanix
Come 2.0, House Mavanix will mostly be a relic of the past as I move onto new ventures and horizons. If you have any desire to have the house incorporated into your character's overall story, now is the time to speak up.
Thank you all for your continued support and I look forward to possibly Rping with many of you throughout this epic storyline! The end of one chapter simply means the beginning of another! Even though Archavalon is marching toward its inevitable end, the bonds we create from this point forward will carry on after the fact. I look forward to creating a memorable experience for us all during this 7th Umbral Era, as everything happening right now is merely a prelude to the awesomeness that will come in the years ahead.
However, the shell's disbandment will not occur right away. Starting in early-mid February, I will begin a large-scale storyline that will partially be open to the public. A total of four faction storylines will flow from each other up until the grand finale of the story. The first half of the storyline will be mostly accessible to shell members and non-members alike. The second half will become increasingly closed off to the public as it becomes increasingly dark and sinister in nature. By that time, should anyone wish to partake in the remainder of the story, they will have to have received an Avalon pearl (which again, will be dissolving entirely at the end of the story so the extra pearl won't be in your inventory for -too- long). There will be plenty of time to incorporate your character into all of this should you need the time to justify IC'€™ly joining.
This storyline will reveal the vast history and internal politics of one of Ul'dah'€™s many noble houses and will last an estimated 3 or so months time, barring any unforeseen delays. The first of the four faction storylines will involve the Mavanix Academy. The first event will be a simple orientation of the academy, making an easy transition for your character to begin involvement if they're simply curious to see a prestigious academy with vast history. For believability reasons, Avalon members will have free access to the event. Non-members will be charged a fee (strictly IC of course). The event will be posted in the events section of the forums when ready. The remaining events to follow will be posted up in a similar manner. The goal will be to have one such story event once every week or two, depending on schedules. Anyone who I've Rped with extensively should already know that I'm generally pretty good at these kind of "epic" stories so I promise it'll be entertaining at the very least . And of course, there will be numerous messages and morals laced throughout it all that can have a profound impact on character development.
Please note that these events will differ from the normal public events we see pop up. They are NOT socializing events (though the opportunity to briefly socialize will be present at times). They are story-driven and some of them will even be quite action-packed. Also note that even though there is an overall predetermined path that the story will follow, the end results are still largely open. For example, the fate of the Mavanix Academy will largely be up in the air and the actions taken by involved parties could determine who gains control over it after the fallout. In addition, a number of other possibilities exist should anyone wish to use the academy for their own character progression. The same applies to the Margarah faction and part of the Templars (such as the privately owned Scarlet Seraph airship to name one example). The opportunity to gain control of certain artifacts may also present itself throughout the story. Additionally, some of the content in game will be incorporated into some of the events, granting opportunities to complete certain content that some may otherwise have had difficulty completing. Overall, this storyline could be something to also help progress your own character in a myriad of ways, should you choose to partake.
Any questions or comments can be posted here. Those interested /may/ want to brush up a bit on the history of the noble house and Avalon. If you wish to do so, you may find detailed information on each era via the wiki. For ease of access, here'€™s the link to the actual page. http://www.ffxiv-roleplayers.com/wiki/in...se_Mavanix
Come 2.0, House Mavanix will mostly be a relic of the past as I move onto new ventures and horizons. If you have any desire to have the house incorporated into your character's overall story, now is the time to speak up.
Thank you all for your continued support and I look forward to possibly Rping with many of you throughout this epic storyline! The end of one chapter simply means the beginning of another! Even though Archavalon is marching toward its inevitable end, the bonds we create from this point forward will carry on after the fact. I look forward to creating a memorable experience for us all during this 7th Umbral Era, as everything happening right now is merely a prelude to the awesomeness that will come in the years ahead.