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October 18 2011
Kiamia Posted a Battle Recap: Epic Encounter
Extreme stamina and positive attitude saw this boss fight victory for such an amazing group of fighters. On the final boss Totek the Ancient all three dps perished leaving only the tank, Adalys (Pat), and the healer, Kiamia, standing. Thankfully Kiamia had a stack of mana potions as 5 were used during the fight. Rendi was battle resurrected only to be one shot shortly after. 10 minutes later, Kiamia's battle rez was available again and miraculously Annashi was able to change roles and revive Rendi once again...
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October 18 2011
Peigra Posted a Blog: Calton's Shadow, Pt 6
The desert, at night, was a beautiful, endless thing of both beauty and danger, and Peigra tried not to keep their pace slowed to marvel at it all. Her time with Rira’s clan had been along the water, in a cove that had gotten sun in the morning and late afternoon, blocked by a high ridge of stone that jutted high into the skies above the settlement, and kept them, for the most part, shaded and a bit cooler than the surrounding areas. Certainly during the heat of the day, it was preferable to be in the shade than the sun...
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October 12 2011
Peigra Posted a Blog: Calton's Shadow, Pt 5
The fish was even better in the morning, lightly moistened with a bit of tea, and scraped with her belt knife off the plate. Baltik had tried a nibble, and had smacked his lips at it and smacked his head against Peigra’s shoulder for trying to poison him, in his opinion, as she grinned. Despite her want to go bareback, as it would be a bit more comfortable, she set the saddle back on Baltik’s wide back and hung the saddlebags, with a bit of difficulty. How had she gotten onto him in the Before; she had not remembered him this high, and he was still a gangly two year old, not even old enough to be going through what she was making him endure...
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October 11 2011
Peigra Posted a Blog: Calton's Shadow, Pt 4
By day’s end, Peigra had acquired quite a bit of coin, and some great accolades, and laughter. Baltik had been rested by his day in the stables, and stared at by anyone who came by and got hissed at, startled in their travels by the massive black beast that stuck its head out, warning people away from his territory. She was warned that if, or when, she returned to Meridian that she would have to pay for a larger stall for him, as the stablemaster was concerned for the other horses being nipped, or his stalls damaged by Baltik’s restlessness...
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October 07 2011
Tyrmitore Posted a Blog: Our Journey Begins
I do not recall much of my life before I was chosen by the Vigil, not even my name. I was given the name, Tymitore, when I was resurrected. It means Mistress of the Moon, why I was given this name? I do not know. The last thing I recall was celebrating my betrothal, to Arkenearaheal, when our town was seized by an invasion and most everyone was killed. I woke up in the Sanctuary of Rebirth with Arkenearaheal and that is where our journey began.
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October 05 2011
Peigra Posted a Blog: Calton's Shadow, Pt 3
The moment of reuniting with Baltik in a younger, stronger body had become a shattered moment of peace, when Berdel had roared on the other side of the fence. “Off! Off this farm! Now!” Purda had looked at her son, startled, and Caralin’s finger had gone into her mouth, sucking it out of comfort as she hid herself beneath Purda’s skirts, only a tiny boot sticking out from beneath one hemline. Astride Baltik, Peigra had stared at the man who had adopted her, who had been the only father she had known in her time on the farm, and sighed...
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October 04 2011
Peigra Posted a Blog: Calton's Shadow, Pt 2
It felt good to be alone. The familiar scents of horse and manure and dried hay had filled her lungs when she had snuck out early, earlier than even the apprentices, who had been startled to find her in the guest barn, seeing to the gelding who had suffered in the rain to bring her home. He had been well tended, and she was grateful someone else had done so, and enabled her to reunite with her family. The bread had been rising, and she had put it into the oven to bake, and was cautious to stay near the farmhouse so it would not burn...
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October 04 2011
Laochan Posted a Blog: LORE STORIES 4: The Mathosian Civil War - A Good Soldier
*** Author's Note: In an attempt to bring the lore to life, I have decided to write (hopefully a few) stories from the different eras in the rift timeline from the commoner's viewpoint. *** Alysha nearly hit the desk when she nearly nodded off as the teacher droned on and on about the history of the Mathosian people. It was the last class of the year and she had been studying so hard for her practical test that she could scarcely keep her eyes open. Argent Glade was lovely this time of year, but Alysha tired of the trees and the forest...
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October 04 2011
Myx Posted a Guide: [Master] Darkening Deeps
Master Difficulty Dungeons In this guide I will generally describe a Master Difficulty Dungeon, the basics, the means to complete even trash, and the boss mechanics for the currently released Dungeons, Darkening Deeps. Master Difficulty Dump all illusions you have that this is Tier Two facerolling material; even relic geared groups have trouble with it, so you should expect it. A Master Difficulty Dungeon is intended for, as one should think, bored Raiders and those looking to get geared for Raids...
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October 03 2011
Peigra Posted a Blog: Calton's Shadow
The driving rain made it difficult to see, but after so many years of plodding the path, her feet knew the way instinctively. With so many thick, ravaging snows that came up suddenly when the seasons changed and the barn filled with livestock to both farm and feed, and bandits always a threat, children learned very young where to hide, and exactly how many steps it was from hearth to barn and back again, and all the landmarks between. The thick wool was not keeping much of the cold out, but the oiled leather was effective against the rain, coming against her back now...
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October 03 2011
Leira Posted a Blog: Leira's Mage Gearing
These are my personal choices for what I have an what's available to me as the next step. Thought it might be interesting to other Chloros looking to gear up. LEGEND: BiS = Best in Slot BiT = Best in Tier Italic = Aimed for, BiT Chloro (MS): 230 focus, 960sp currently 51 Chloro 15 Warlock 0 Archmage Helm: Unwavering Flowing Dark -> Amunet Shoulder: Clever Tormenter's Chest: Clever Flowing Dark -> Cunning Tormenter's Gloves: Thaumaturge -> Amunet Belt: R3 -> R5 Legs: R4 -> Thaumaturge -> Amunet Boots: Barkskin -> Amunet 1h: Entropy Totem: HK Resonance Crystal -> Anything Purple Neck: Flamewrought Ruby -> ? Trinket: SHoE (BiS) Ring1: Clever Tormenter's Ring2: Forgot -> ? Synergy: Simple -> Chloro Sc/Ele (DPS OS): 34 SC 32 Ele (A Bluedots Spec) Trinket: ? Synergy: Simple -> Not sure which crystal to go for will have to do more research here Set Boni: 3 Pieces Tormenter's 4 Pieces Amunet
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October 02 2011
Laochan Posted a Blog: LORE STORIES 3: The Silent Vigil
Her head down and her eyes on the tray of tea she held out to the Sorcerer-king of the Catari tribe, Lira pretended not to hear the conversation of the table of kings. All day they had talked and argued and she alone had been allowed to serve then food and drinks. The guards stood at the door round the clock just as she stood in the shadows waiting for a gesture or cough to call her over for a request. Lira knew why she had been chosen for the job. She knew why the king thought her a safe choice...
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October 01 2011
Laochan Posted a Blog: LORE STORIES: The Blood Storm - Master Smith
Blain's hammer sparked on the anvil in front of him and he lost himself in the rhythm of the bellows. The metal of the future sword bent and melted beneath his trained hand and his muscles ached in a way that always made him smile. In the background, he could hear the voice of the master drone on and on to the northman students. The voices of the dwarven leaders had been clear when they called to teach the humans of the north their crafts, but Blain didn't get into the politics of it all, he just wanted a good hammer, anvil, and some metal to form for hours: the location did not matter...
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October 01 2011
Laochan Posted a Blog: LORE STORIES: Age of the Dragons - Preparing for the Storm
*** Author's Note: In an attempt to bring the lore to life, I have decided to write (hopefully a few) stories from the different eras in the rift timeline from a commoner's viewpoint. *** Jalob pulled the harsh material down further over his eyes to keep the driving sand out as his feet fought for footing in what was the fifth sandstorm of this trip. The season had been a particularly harsh one and he prayed to the gods for his safe arrival in Eboni. So far, Thontic had seen it fit to allow him a great deal of profit from Fortune's Shore...
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October 01 2011
Jairam Posted a Guide: Guardian Guide To Meridian: How to sneak into the Defiants' city without being seen or ganked.
This guide will show Guardians how to sneak into the Defiants' city of Meridian. I created a Google docs presentation which includes screenshots, coordinates and maps. This is my first guide so any criticism is welcomed. Google Docs Presentation: http://goo.gl/VXfJP Full url: https://docs.google.com/present/view?id=ddkbz9v7_6fsq24jdf
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September 27 2011
Olora Posted a Guide: What I am doing to get Raid Ready
Well, as the Defiant side is getting closer to getting a 10man or two formed, I thought I'd post what I am doing to get raid ready. Again, this is what *I* am doing, and I am far from an expert, but some people may find it helpful. Anyhoo. 1. First and foremost, I have read this: http://rift.gaiscioch.com/tavern/18927/ I've read it more than once, and I think EVERYONE who wants to raid needs to. Fog gives a clear picture of where our heart should be, and where it should not be. We all need to understand that if we want to raid in the family...
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September 24 2011
Leira Posted a Blog: Leira's Character Stories
Well, I'm not much of one for roleplay but I do love coming up with backstories and having my characters be distinct PEOPLE. Each one different from the choices they made and their personal history. This affects what colours they like, their choice of dress, and sometimes how they speak if I can maintain character. I try but I get impatient sometimes and go OOC. So here's my character's personal lore and a bit about them: Defiants: Leira (Leerah) - Main, Cleric Tank, Bahmi, Death Attunement, Purple, Black and Lavender...
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September 24 2011
Leira Posted a Blog: Character Stories
Well, I'm not much of one for roleplay but I do love coming up with backstories and having my characters be distinct PEOPLE. Each one different from the choices they made and their personal history. This affects what colours they like, their choice of dress, and sometimes how they speak if I can maintain character. I try but I get impatient with roleplay talking sometimes. So here's my character's personal lore and a bit about them: Defiants: Leira (Leerah) - Main, Cleric Tank, Bahmi, Death Attunement, Purple, Black and Lavender...
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September 18 2011
Gweniver Posted a Battle Recap: First xRotF
Thank you all for helping me organize my first RotF run along with helping me finish the two RoTF sega quests!
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September 15 2011
Luskin Posted a Guide: Ding Level 50! A guide for DPS rogues
This guide is ment for new players, with freshly hit 50 rogues who want to get ahead of the PVE game, and gear up with some low priced, high return equpitment that is not only very easily obtainable, but also pretty nice for their class. Yes, there is better gear you can get instantly at level 50, but most of it costs a lot of platinum for a new player, so this guide will help you pickup what you can, and replace your other gear with drops from T1/T2 dungeons as you aquire it...
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