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			=== '''New Horizons (Version 7 Main Plot; October 2025 – July 2026)''' ===
			With the Dreadnought's core shattered by the Paragon and the Echo Below contained by Linor herself, [[Version 7\|the battle that had gathered every Kingdom of Kinship]] came to its end. The titan dissolved mid-collapse; the Gatekeepers and the Paragon vanished as swiftly as they'd come; and Linor's presence lifted, leaving the field scorched, damp, and unnervingly quiet. Victory, when it finally arrived, felt less like triumph than survival. Then, with a final crash, the ice wall sealing off the Drowned Tangle broke apart — the path beyond was open, and for the first time since the Shardfall Crisis began, New Ognos could expand.

			'''Version 7: New Horizons''' followed, centering on exploration, deeper divine involvement, and new races alongside the new Eminence and Tenebris progression systems. Sixteen territories and, eventually, eight islands opened to the population as collective word count unlocked new ground month by month.

			Two major seasonal arcs defined the version:

			* '''The Flower Festival (February 7 – May 2)''' saw Chromabloom Isle enter a rare peak bloom cycle — three days and nights of shifting colors, heightened senses, and [[Flower Festival\|island-wide revelry]], from the Masque of Shifting Hues to the black-market Root Cellar Auction. Petals collected through the season could be spent or combined at the Flower Shop before it closed for good on May 10th.
			* '''The Eonmere Eggs-pedition (May 3 – August 8)''' began when an unusually large pollen cloud from Chromabloom drifted inland and settled over Eonmere Jungle, triggering [[Eonmere Eggs-pedition\|a jungle-wide breeding surge]]. Eggs turned up everywhere, wildlife grew unpredictable, and a carnival rose at the Rootmeet to coordinate collectors, researchers, and the newly-claimable Festival Dinosaurs, complete with Battles, Races, and Shows.
			** The same resonance bleed that fueled the surge also woke [[Eonmere Exiles\|the Eonmere Exiles]] — ancient prototype beings sealed away by the Primordials before the god-wars, now stirring in the overlap between Eonmere and the ageless Primordial Tangle. Their reawakening is, in turn, feeding something else: the Nascent, a consciousness assembled from eons of the Tangle's ecological memory, inching toward its own godhood depending on what — and how — it's fed.
			** Not everything about the season stayed contained to carnival lights and hatching eggs, however. A separate, still-unfolding incident left several chaperoned groups bound for the Carnival scattered and stranded deep in the jungle by a surge of territorial dinosaurs — a survival crisis with factional and psychological consequences that remains ongoing even as the rest of the Eggs-pedition winds down.

			Overall, Version 7 played out as an ambitious but comparatively low-drama stretch — heavy on discovery, worldbuilding, and divine goodwill, with most of its tension deliberately left simmering in the jungle rather than looming over the whole island.

	=== '''The Oracle’s Fall (April - June 2025)''' ===		=== '''The Oracle’s Fall (April - June 2025)''' ===
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	The Oracle is still trusted. Her voice still commands reverence. But beneath that veil, something else is speaking -- and it has not finished.		The Oracle is still trusted. Her voice still commands reverence. But beneath that veil, something else is speaking -- and it has not finished.

	=== '''Riftgate Crisis (Version 6 Main Plot; March 2025)''' ===		=== '''Riftgate Crisis (Version 6 Main Plot; March - October 2025)''' ===
	As the intensity of the Shardfall Crisis waned, a new cosmic threat emerged: the Riftgates. These unstable portals tore open across New Ognos wherever the Dreadnought roamed, the result of clashing celestial forces trapped within its massive form. No longer just a distant predator, the Dreadnought's path now left behind rips in the fabric of reality—each Riftgate a doorway to chaos.		As the intensity of the Shardfall Crisis waned, a new cosmic threat emerged: the Riftgates. These unstable portals tore open across New Ognos wherever the Dreadnought roamed, the result of clashing celestial forces trapped within its massive form. No longer just a distant predator, the Dreadnought's path now left behind rips in the fabric of reality—each Riftgate a doorway to chaos.

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			=== '''The Oracle’s Fall (April - June 2025)''' ===
			Rumors spread quickly in Pyronmouth -- of tides that whisper, of dreams turned violent, and of the Oracle whose prophecies now cut like broken glass. For years, Isybillen shaped the city’s faith through Linor’s name -- but the visions she followed were never divine.

			Unknown to most, the Oracle’s voice was shaped by the '''Echo Below''' -- a grief-born mimic born from the sealed goddess Ymius. The Echo wore Linor’s voice, guided Isybillen’s rise, and helped unleash the Vault’s artifacts that deepened its reach. And now, with the divine distracted by the Dreadnought’s growing power, it has consumed her completely. To the public, the Oracle’s influence remains strong, but something is wrong. Her sermons have sharpened. Her followers grow more devout. And the Starchildren -- once exalted as chosen protectors -- are suffering. Their power spirals out of control. Their dreams shift. Some are hunted. The Dreadnought is drawn to them like a beacon -- just as the Echo intended.

			A resistance has formed in secret. Calling themselves the '''Freeborn''', a scattered group of Starchildren and allies have broken from the Oracle’s hold. They act quietly: burning corrupted shrines, cleansing celestial marks, and recovering Vault artifacts once used to amplify the Echo’s voice. In their hands, these relics may become weapons.

			The Oracle is still trusted. Her voice still commands reverence. But beneath that veil, something else is speaking -- and it has not finished.

	=== '''Riftgate Crisis (Version 6 Main Plot; March 2025)''' ===		=== '''Riftgate Crisis (Version 6 Main Plot; March 2025)''' ===

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	Some defied her entirely. Others threw themselves into their missions, convinced salvation lay in action — not doubt.		Some defied her entirely. Others threw themselves into their missions, convinced salvation lay in action — not doubt.

	By the time the celestial alignment struck, the Paragon endured and the Dreadnought’s shield was ~~weakened~~. But the stars did not quiet. The Oracle’s contradictions could no longer be ignored.		By the time the celestial alignment struck, the Paragon endured and the Dreadnought’s shield was broken. But the stars did not quiet. The Oracle’s contradictions could no longer be ignored.

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 With so many differing opinions on how to handle the Shardfall Crisis, social upheaval has split the population. Factions have broken off, with many residents leaving the unstable town to form settlements elsewhere. Those who remain must brave the corruption brought by the Shards, contend with unpredictable city conditions, and navigate a rising tide of conflict between the city's factions.
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 In what was meant to be a joyful celebration, the Divine Zenith Festival, an individual claiming to be Linor's Oracle contacted the Mayor of Pyronmouth, insisting on a festival in Linor’s honor. They claimed the goddess expected this tribute in exchange for protection during the approaching stormy season. While some residents of Pyronmouth embraced this Oracle’s divine connection, others were suspicious of their true intentions. Regardless, the Mayor decided to proceed, declaring a three-day festival filled with prayer, music, and hope for Linor’s blessing.

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	=== The Oracle's Summons (January - February 2025) ===		=== The Oracle's Summons (January - February 2025) ===
	As the siege raged on, another conflict took shape within Pyronmouth—one of prophecy, power, and control. The Oracle of Linor, Isybillen, spread her influence through the city, naming individuals she called Starchildren, those of celestial ancestry with a unique connection to an unknown, otherworldly threat. Signs of their awakening emerged through strange celestial phenomena, cryptic visions, and symbols appearing across the city.		As the siege raged on, another conflict took shape within Pyronmouth—one of prophecy, power, and control. The Oracle of Linor, Isybillen, spread her influence through the city, naming individuals she called Starchildren, those of celestial ancestry with a unique connection to an unknown, otherworldly threat. Signs of their awakening emerged through strange celestial phenomena, cryptic visions, and symbols appearing across the city. Rumors spread like wildfire, and with them, danger. Bounty hunters, rival factions, and power-hungry figures sought to control, capture, or exploit the Starchildren for their own ends. Even Pyronmouth’s ruling bodies found themselves at odds with Isybillen’s growing influence, as she bought out contracts, recruited guild members, and maneuvered political figures into her grasp.

	Rumors spread like wildfire, and with them, danger. Bounty hunters, rival factions, and power-hungry figures sought to control, capture, or exploit the Starchildren for their own ends. Even Pyronmouth’s ruling bodies found themselves at odds with Isybillen’s growing influence, as she bought out contracts, recruited guild members, and maneuvered political figures into her grasp.		The Starchildren themselves faced an impossible choice: embrace their celestial heritage and step into the Oracle’s web, or fight to remain free from forces beyond their understanding. Some sought shelter at the Tidecaller Shrine, offering their abilities to the Oracle’s cause. Others attempted to escape notice, hiding in the city’s shadows or resisting the pull of destiny. Their allies, too, played a role in the unfolding chaos. Guardians, mentors, bounty hunters, and opportunists all staked their claims, whether to protect the Starchildren, use them for leverage, or eliminate a perceived threat.

	The Starchildren themselves faced an impossible choice: embrace their celestial heritage and step into the Oracle’s web, or fight to remain free from forces beyond their understanding. Some sought shelter at the Tidecaller Shrine, offering their abilities to the Oracle’s cause. Others attempted to escape notice, hiding in the city’s shadows or resisting the pull of destiny.

	Their allies, too, played a role in the unfolding chaos. Guardians, mentors, bounty hunters, and opportunists all staked their claims, whether to protect the Starchildren, use them for leverage, or eliminate a perceived threat.

	Even as the siege neared its end, the celestial game had only just begun. Isybillen’s plans remained shrouded in mystery, but one truth became undeniable—those touched by the stars could no longer escape their fate.		Even as the siege neared its end, the celestial game had only just begun. Isybillen’s plans remained shrouded in mystery, but one truth became undeniable—those touched by the stars could no longer escape their fate.

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			=== The Oracle's Summons (January - February 2025) ===
			As the siege raged on, another conflict took shape within Pyronmouth—one of prophecy, power, and control. The Oracle of Linor, Isybillen, spread her influence through the city, naming individuals she called Starchildren, those of celestial ancestry with a unique connection to an unknown, otherworldly threat. Signs of their awakening emerged through strange celestial phenomena, cryptic visions, and symbols appearing across the city.

			Rumors spread like wildfire, and with them, danger. Bounty hunters, rival factions, and power-hungry figures sought to control, capture, or exploit the Starchildren for their own ends. Even Pyronmouth’s ruling bodies found themselves at odds with Isybillen’s growing influence, as she bought out contracts, recruited guild members, and maneuvered political figures into her grasp.

			The Starchildren themselves faced an impossible choice: embrace their celestial heritage and step into the Oracle’s web, or fight to remain free from forces beyond their understanding. Some sought shelter at the Tidecaller Shrine, offering their abilities to the Oracle’s cause. Others attempted to escape notice, hiding in the city’s shadows or resisting the pull of destiny.

			Their allies, too, played a role in the unfolding chaos. Guardians, mentors, bounty hunters, and opportunists all staked their claims, whether to protect the Starchildren, use them for leverage, or eliminate a perceived threat.

			Even as the siege neared its end, the celestial game had only just begun. Isybillen’s plans remained shrouded in mystery, but one truth became undeniable—those touched by the stars could no longer escape their fate.

			==== Starchildren & Their Allies ====

			* Corin
			* Galaxius Orion & Requiem
			** Shade D’Amour - Protector
			* Kazimir Janssen
			** Power Fyrenz - Bodyguard
			* Mina Myrmourn
			** Juliette Sinclair - Bodyguard / Lady's Maid
			* Necallin Xochitl Ocotoxtle
			* Theodora Takahashi

			==== Unaffiliated Allies (Available to Any) ====

			* Aevis Clorance - Bodyguard
			* Atlas Riot - Bodyguard
			* Declan MacNamara - Bodyguard
			* Elowyn Moonflower - Bodyguard / Ezra's Assistant
			* Ezra Eldermere - Healer
			* Luna Solette - Translator/Diplomacy Aide, Weaver, Possible Spy
			* Rory MacNamara - Bodyguard
			* Selwyn Ju-won Valincourt - Bodyguard
			* Wraith Darkshore - Clothier

	=== '''The Final Night of the Siege (February 2025)''' ===		=== '''The Final Night of the Siege (February 2025)''' ===

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	The final night of the siege called upon each and every person in the city, with noteworthy contributions by:		The final night of the siege called upon each and every person in the city, with noteworthy contributions by:

			* '''Cairn''' carried messages from Pyronmouth to various outpost leaders throughout the final night of the siege.
	* '''Evie Beaumont''' spent her night dodging Hungry Ghosts while commanding a variety of Wild Warden-trained big cats in both combat and support positions (message & supply running, finding bodies/people under rubble).		* '''Evie Beaumont''' spent her night dodging Hungry Ghosts while commanding a variety of Wild Warden-trained big cats in both combat and support positions (message & supply running, finding bodies/people under rubble).
	* '''Thane Inarius Kane''' fought alongside his fellow Seekers on the front lines for most of the fight, but received a moderate injury and was pulled just before the last push. He returned to the Emerald District to help protect firefighters.		* '''Thane Inarius Kane''' fought alongside his fellow Seekers on the front lines for most of the fight, but received a moderate injury and was pulled just before the last push. He returned to the Emerald District to help protect firefighters.

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	'''Heroic Contributions'''		'''Heroic Contributions'''

			The final night of the siege called upon each and every person in the city, with noteworthy contributions by:

	* '''Evie Beaumont''' spent her night dodging Hungry Ghosts while commanding a variety of Wild Warden-trained big cats in both combat and support positions (message & supply running, finding bodies/people under rubble).		* '''Evie Beaumont''' spent her night dodging Hungry Ghosts while commanding a variety of Wild Warden-trained big cats in both combat and support positions (message & supply running, finding bodies/people under rubble).
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	* '''Dame Leona Grace''' scouted out safe places for non-combatants to hide/stay, then patrolled the streets to find the vulnerable, primarily children and the elderly, and guide them to safety.		* '''Dame Leona Grace''' scouted out safe places for non-combatants to hide/stay, then patrolled the streets to find the vulnerable, primarily children and the elderly, and guide them to safety.
	* '''Reggie Beaumont''' somehow talked his way into the Seekers artillery division and spend most of the night as a powder monkey, helping to load cannons and ballista.		* '''Reggie Beaumont''' somehow talked his way into the Seekers artillery division and spend most of the night as a powder monkey, helping to load cannons and ballista.
			''Note: Players are still submitting information regarding their final night contributions, so this section is currently incomplete!''

	'''Legacy and Impact'''		'''Legacy and Impact'''

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			=== '''The Final Night of the Siege (February 2025)''' ===
			The battle for Pyronmouth has ended, but victory came at a heavy price. The final night saw a monstrous Shard-Touched Titan breach the city's walls, setting off a desperate, all-out struggle for survival. As flames engulfed districts and defenders made their last stand, the Order of the Seekers launched a decisive strike, bringing the beast down with a coordinated assault on its exposed core. Every guild played a crucial role in ensuring the city endured. In the aftermath, Pyronmouth stands, but changed. The Emerald District lies partially in ruins, the Flies are now erratic, and a new military stronghold will be built to prevent such devastation from happening again. Amidst the scars of war, hope remains. The gods have blessed the city with divine gifts: winds that cleanse corruption, waters that heal, fire-forged defenses, and self-repairing structures to fortify Pyronmouth’s resilience. Yet questions linger. Power struggles loom in the city’s broken hierarchy, the Flies' unpredictability presents new risks, and with the Shardfall Crisis far from over, the next threat may not be far away. For now, Pyronmouth breathes -- but what rises from its ashes is yet to be seen.

			'''Heroic Contributions'''

			* '''Evie Beaumont''' spent her night dodging Hungry Ghosts while commanding a variety of Wild Warden-trained big cats in both combat and support positions (message & supply running, finding bodies/people under rubble).
			* '''Thane Inarius Kane''' fought alongside his fellow Seekers on the front lines for most of the fight, but received a moderate injury and was pulled just before the last push. He returned to the Emerald District to help protect firefighters.
			* '''Hector Branfield''' served on the front lines with the Seekers as a combat medic before taking a projectile shard to his right thigh; despite his injuries he continued to serve in the hospital tents until dawn.
			* '''Hollow''' served as an intelligence agent for the Seekers during the final night; he played a vital part of the city's defense forces as a tactician.
			* '''Dame Leona Grace''' scouted out safe places for non-combatants to hide/stay, then patrolled the streets to find the vulnerable, primarily children and the elderly, and guide them to safety.
			* '''Reggie Beaumont''' somehow talked his way into the Seekers artillery division and spend most of the night as a powder monkey, helping to load cannons and ballista.

			'''Legacy and Impact'''

			The siege of Pyronmouth left the city forever changed. The Emerald District was reduced nearly to ruins, many of its once-opulent estates crumbling in the aftermath. The Flies, the city’s mechanical sentinels, suffered irreparable damage—some continued their patrols as if nothing had changed, while others fell silent, rusting where they stood. Despite the destruction, Pyronmouth endured. Rebuilding efforts began immediately, led by guilds and determined survivors who refused to let their home remain in ruins. A monument was erected in the Platinum District, honoring those who fell in battle, their names etched in stone so they would never be forgotten. A new military stronghold was also constructed within the city walls, serving as a fortress, barracks, and training ground to ensure Pyronmouth would never again be caught unprepared.

			The city did not rebuild alone. The '''Major Deities''' left their mark on Pyronmouth:

			* '''Galeon, God of Air''' granted Vigilant Winds, which swept away lingering smoke and toxins, aided ships at sea, and whispered warnings when danger was near.
			* '''Linor, Goddess of Water''' bestowed Renewal, purifying the city’s wells and revitalizing its people with healing waters.
			* '''Pyronyx, Deity of Nature and Fire''' sparked Scorched Rebirth, causing greenery to overtake battle-scorched land and reinforcing Pyronmouth’s defenses with fire-wielding wards.
			* '''Valinor, Divine Warmaster''' strengthened the city with Adaptive Bastions, imbuing structures with self-repairing properties and deploying Sentinel Drones to guard against future threats—though reckless use of these constructs carried unknown risks.

			Pyronmouth emerged from the siege scarred but stronger, its people hardened by war and determined to rise again.

	=== '''The Shard-Touched Siege (December 2024 - February 2025)''' ===		=== '''The Shard-Touched Siege (December 2024 - February 2025)''' ===