The Chronicle of Heroes ~ Of Fiends and Shadows

[The Midgard Times]

Approximately 20 days ago, Niflheim saw an increase in the appearance of restless and hostile spirits. Now, reports of said spirits and even adventurers being attacked by a powerful, unseen force are on the rise.

Travelers point to the deceased Archmage Mystra's castle as having a possible relation to the influx of spirits. Allegedly, twenty three days ago, while waiting for the alignment of the stars Muspelheim is bound to, lightning and explosions were spotted coming from within the castle. Shortly after, the increase in spirits began to occur.

We tried contacting Dark Allegiance Councilman Lord Matthew, owner of most of the properties in Niflheim Square, for an interview regarding the recent incidents, but we were not able to find him. Head Councilman Lord Melot informed us Matthew was currently not well of health, and thus unavailable.

After King Ernst's press conference on the twenty seventh, where he expressed his concerns regarding the new dangers Niflheim presents to the public, a group of Rune-Midgard soldiers were sent to investigate the abandoned castle.

Just last night, we learned eighteen of the twenty soldiers perished inside the castle. The two survivors are still in the Intensive Care Unit of the Prontera Hospital, but exclusive, anonymous reports indicate that apparently, they were brutally attacked by dark creatures, presumably spirits, that inhabited the castle.

The King visited each of the deceased & injured soldiers' families today, expressing his condolences and offering to help the families in any way he could. His press secretary announced in an interview they would be sending another crew to investigate and, if possible, to recover the bodies.

Volunteers interested in assisting may join, but are warned of the horrors that lurk inside the castle. The soldiers will be departing from Niflheim to Mystra's Castle on July 9th, at 8:00 PM (Rune-Midgard Time).

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On July 9th, 2016 at 8:00 PM EST, a group of heroes will depart from Niflheim to Mystra's Castle to investigate its mysteries. There will be mobs prepared just for this event inside the dungeon, as well as a few surprises waiting inside. Players that wander on their own and outside of GM supervision will not be revived if they die, so be extra careful!

If we're lucky, or rather, unlucky enough, we might encounter the invisible force that's been attacking both players and spirits during this event. So come prepared!