Report the Rampage: Results
Welcome back, hero! Last month we challenged you to sheathe your sword and serve as a battlefield reporter for a month. The topic? Territory Wars (AKA. Castle Sieges, Clan Wars and Guild Wars).
As our eye in the sky (or on the ground), we tasked you with providing the community with your very own report of the carnage and mayhem that took place during above mentioned community battles in as informative, funny or grisly a manner you deemed appropriate.
In return, we offered special prizes for the top five reports that caught our eye, so before we unveil the winners, let’s have another quick peek at the rewards that were up for grabs:
- 1st: S-type Heat Crawler (Red), Bright Starlight Wings & Cloudsmoke Apparel Box
- 2nd: Bright Starlight Wings & Cloudsmoke Apparel Box
- 3rd - 5th: Cloudsmoke Apparel Box
Without further ado, here are the lucky winners of the July Challenge: Report the Rampage!
1st: Pry - Moonsea
2nd: Death - Divine Overlook
Guild Log Entry 01
19 June
We have arrived from our voyage to harvest what the new land has to offer. It was a refreshing and delightful journey from the lands of Snowpine to Divine Overlook. The population seems to be thriving as many other new and old faces have been seen scouring the lands in search of the endless buried treasure, ancient castles, and new trade market. We were some of the first to arrive at the new land and have pressed on to open recruitment as fast as possible just as practiced in the weeks prior. The plan went well as we quickly obtained the maximum amount of new recruits to our Vengeance Guild. I have instructed the new recruits to begin fortifications to the base to ensure we remain number one over all others in this new land. I have promised them treasures, rewards beyond their imagination, and victory over all who stand in our way!
Death
Vengeance Guild Leader
Guild Log Entry 02
24 June
Vengeance is flourishing better than I ever could have expected. Several other guilds have been founded and look as if they would like to rival our dream of being number one. I will ensure we remain at the top of the mountain when the clouds of war clear! We have been approached by many guilds requesting to form Alliances but all have been turned away. I sent our Alpha and Bravo teams on a reconnaissance mission to investigate the rumored “Ancient Fortifications” in this new land. I hope to receive good news from our teams in the coming weeks. Vengeance remains on top and the warriors of this land have already learned our name!
Death
Vengeance Guild Leader
Guild Log Entry 03
30 June
An overlooked threat has been brewing in our new land. It has stolen many of our recruits through pure seduction and exploiting their thirst for gold. This new threat has a core group of traders that will stop at nothing to be the number one seller of gold in this new land. We have been secretly investigating their elite team and have found several of their members using some sort of “Sorcery” to control their bodies while they rest so they may continue to work even while asleep! It is quite easy to identify the difference between their normal state and necromantic state. We made three wishes to the Gods of Divine Overlook hoping they would be answered and I am pleased to document that they were! The Gods agreed that their “Sorcery” was simply not allowed and deemed too powerful to keep in this beautiful land therefore they have been banished! Huzzah! Huzzah! Huzzah!
Death
Vengeance Guild Leader
Guild Log Entry 04-1
01 July
The Alpha and Bravo teams have returned with exciting news! They have located not one, not two, but three advanced fortifications hidden amongst the land! They also bring word that tonight, several other guilds are planning their forces to take control of these fortifications and exploit their regional wealth! I have put out word to the guild that war is on the horizon, and to ready their weapons for our first true fight for power! The morale is overflowing as the members can be heard laughing in excitement for what the night has to offer. Blood, riches, and victory!
Death
Vengeance Guild Leader
Guild Log Entry 04-2
01 July
The battle has come and gone. I was under the command of eighty of my finest members. This was our first strategic battle together and triumphant it was! We started the night by pillaging all fortifications across the land. We ran into several guilds throughout the night but none stood in our way. They fell to our immense firepower and tactical formations! We capture every fortification of this land within the first hour of battle resulting in countless achievements. As the battle was coming to an end, we held three points on the map. One of our main goals for the night was to conquer Wyrmholm, a mysterious and powerful mountain sized fortress in the middle of the land. We were victorious in pushing out all those who occupy the space and planting our own flag in the center of her keep! It was then that I made a grave mistake….it seemed as if I let the power and glory get to my head as my warriors were high on adrenaline and blood thirst, I sent them to the sea side castle of Eastbreden. Not long after they left, our beloved Wyrmholm as attacked! Eighty members from the southern guild named Reborn overwhelmed our point. My warriors made it back in time to see our flag crushed, and their flag rise to the top. The battle was over. Wyrmholm lost. Our troops, devastated. The feeling of blood thirst overshadowed by the reality of defeat. My Alpha team was able to secure two other fortifications before the battle ended in which I told my warriors to reap the rewards of war from. We have learned not to let our guard down and to not let the taste of victory enter our mouths too soon. We’re coming for you Guild Reborn. We’re coming…
Death
Vengeance Guild Leader
Guild Log Entry 05
08 July
The day of war has come and gone once more. My troops mustered at 1930 in our magnificent base to prepare for the upcoming battle. After conducting a head count and establishing our Alpha and Bravo teams we set off, to take the land from those undeserving. Just as the last war, we travelled throughout Nuanor capturing every castle and fortification and slaying all those who dare stay to defend their keep. Some of the other powerful guilds on the server put up a good fight but still fell due to our tactical formations and thirst for blood! The time hit 2020 and it was time to take back our beloved Wyrmholm. I mustered the troops at the Drill Grounds for a quick regroup before our final destination, Wyrmholm castle. We pushed in at lightning speeds, ignoring all those in our way and made our way deep into her keep. At last, we were at her Bastion, her life force. We slaughtered the defenders and broke Wyrmholm's seal only to replace it by our very own. We quickly set up turrets throughout this beautiful mountain base and defended our new home for the remainder of the war. Guild Ki attempted a chain summoning ritual during the last 5 minutes of the war but failed at maintaining their numbers. The war ended and we were victorious! We came, we killed, we conquered!
Death
Vengeance Guild Leader
Guild Log Entry 06
15 July
The guild has seen many changes this week leading up to the night of war. We took in over 50 powerful warriors who quickly adapted to their new family. At 1930 I began to muster my troops in Guild Base. While they were buying their consumables for war and getting their Guild Buffs, I traveled to Fun Land and activated the Shifty Dodgy event to keep morale high. Once the event ended, we broke off into our usual Alpha and Bravo squads. 2000: The time has come. It was time to prove ourselves once more and move up on the leaderboards to finally lay claim to Rank 1 overall. We set off, Alpha conquering the East side of Nuanor and Bravo conquering the West. The opposing guilds were once again no match for our strategies and precision. Some Guilds had activated the ancient technology within their stronghold. Turrets, massive gates, and even artillery were present but my warriors did not fear this type of warfare. Without hesitation, we pushed in and destroyed anything that resembled a threat. All of the bases fell easily except for one; The Iron Precipice Fortress of the West. We took the path from Kartswald and mustered in front of the fortress. Once we had an accurate head count, we go into our battle formation and stormed her entrance. The castle grounds were quiet, too quiet. We moved forward and once we came around her inner wall we were met by Hydra, a guild led by an old friend named Sin. We pushed into their members and the battle seemed even, casualties from both sides could be seen. We began pushing them back and the fight seemed to be in our favor until a yell came from our backline, “We’re being surrounded!” I looked back to see that Hydra’s Alliance Guild Sanctuary had arrived to support their brothers-in-arms. We had already lost too many members during our fight with Hydra and the new threat overwhelmed our remaining warriors. I was defeated on the battlefield with 35 of my other members. I sent word to our Alpha team and told them we needed to join forces to push into this massive Alliance. This time, with both teams together, we pushed up the steps of the Western Fortress and with our combined numbers, we crushed the Hydra Alliance and placed our Seal in her courtyard. We departed the Western Fortress and returned to Wyrmholm to defend her verse anything that posed a threat. Many opposing warriors came and fell before even seeing our Fortress Seal. The war ended, Vengeance is now the Rank 1 guild for all of Clan Wars. The only top ranked guild without an Alliance, relying solely on our own manpower and strategies to win battles, Vengeance is a force to be reckoned with.
Death
Vengeance Guild Leader
Guild Log Entry 07
22 July
We've lost a lot of members due to the drama within the guild. Certain players who joined were too toxic towards my other members which resulted in some leaving prior to the toxic group’s departure. The Hydra Alliance is becoming an issue as well. Their numbers between the three guilds is overwhelming compared to the other Alliances and guilds in Divine Overlook. Many of our members are leaving to join them for the easy path to victory. The war began and we had less than 50 people at the start of Territory Wars. We were first faced with the newest threat to Nuanor, the Mysterious Alliance. This up and coming alliance also had three guilds but were too unorganized and fell to our small numbers. We moved around the map, destroying bastions and placing ours. We defeated Sanctuary at the Eastbreden castle and then decided to have a little fun. I instructed my members to all fly up to one of the corners to hide so the future enemy couldn't see them. Hydra then came pushing into Eastbreden about five minutes later and that's when i gave the word. ATTACK!!! All of my members flew down on top of the unsuspecting Hydra guild and caused mass chaos as we demolished their members with a surprise attack. Soon after, Hydra took Wyrmholm castle and we knew what this meant. They decided enough is enough and they would like to remove Vengeance from the map. We formed up and pushed into the Wyrmholm caves, taking the left tunnel and forming up at the base of the Bastion ramp. Not knowing exactly how many people Hydra had with them, we pushed in with a full attack. Once we reached the Bastion room it was clear that the opposing Alliance meant business. My 50 members vs almost 100 Hydra and Sanctuary members. The push seemed to be working as we were defeating members of both guilds rapidly but more and more people began reinforcing the main Alliance and we were defeated. We could not compete against the vast amount of troops this Alliance had. I had to call of f our push for Wyrmholm so we could capture a Fortress and still compete in the upcoming Starshatter Rumble battle. We have lost our beloved Wyrmholm castle this week but it is refreshing to know how many it actually takes to bring down my mighty warriors. We lost our Rank 1 spot for Clan Wars but we are still in the Top 3 overall. Still without an Alliance, and relying solely on strategy and brotherhood, Vengeance will keep fighting and proving our worth on the battlefield!
Death
Vengeance Guild Leader
To be continued...
3rd: Psibyl - Darkfall
4th: Anemone - Moonsea
5th: DragonKnight - Moonsea
A huge congratulations to all winners and a big thank you to everyone who took the time to give us their take on the bedlam and chaos of the recent community warfare(s). It has been a pleasure checking out your spin on what exactly happened during those gruesome battles and we look forward to seeing the results of your next escapade on those same battlefields.
Don’t forget that even more prizes will be up for grabs as part of brand new challenges each and every month, so be sure to keep your eyes peeled on our news-feed to see what we have in store for you during the month of August!
Think you can come up with tricky or fun quests to test the community with? Then don’t hesitate to share your very own custom-challenge in the official custom-challenge thread! Maybe you will become the quest-master for a month.
Happy hunting, hero!