The hottest of the summer days seemed to have passed, but the mighty roar of the revengeful Manticore claimed otherwise. Far too long had the Griffin reigned, their banners were already frayed. It is high time for the faded gold to be replaced by the purple! Such was the call that rang through the lands of the Empire, echoing in so many hearts. But not in all of them. The glitter of gold suits the Empire. Why tarnish it with the risk of change? The Griffin has ruled with honor. Their nobility and valor are neither doubted nor even resented. And what will the pretender stand to offer? And can they put the Griffin into the shade? The reign of the Griffin must be upheld! The agelong rivals are not seeking reconciliation, they yearn only to clash in combat. And let the battle be the judge!
Valiant Lords and Ladies! The bright flame of the irrepressible rivalry is blazing again, illuminating the entire Empire and filling hearts with the spirit of the ancient and everlasting confrontation. Warlord Grammith and dwarven commander Tolgar are already hoisting the banners of the chivalrous Griffin — the reigning champions — and the formidable Manticore upon the walls of the arena. Let the Great Contest begin!
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Contest rules:
1) Any Lord and Lady of Combat level 5 and above will be randomly assigned to the Griffin or the Manticore side;
2) Enrollment for contest battles will be held at :00 and :30 of every hour (except for the night break);
3) Contest battles will be held in strict accordance with its historical canon — in 2x2 format. Besides, when a battle doesn't get enough human participants, your opponent or ally might be a computer-controlled magical copy of another participant;
4) Only shop artifacts are allowed. Enchantments have no effect;
5) The event will last for 10 days, through August 10 inclusive;
6) You may attain up to 30 victories in the contest;
7) You will receive 1.5 times the normal faction skill points, as well as gold and Commanders’ Guild points;
8) Wins in the contest will be tallied up for each side. Battles that featured magical copies of other participants will not be taken into account;
9) The competition consists of three rounds: the first and second rounds will last for 4 days each, while the third round will last for 2 days only. At the start of each round, the score of both sides will be reset to zero. The winner will be the side that prevails in at least two rounds;
10) All Lords and Ladies who attain 3 victories will receive a unique artifact (slot: backpack) — either a Griffin Gonfalon or a Manticore Gonfalon — which they may equip in this and other contests. Those who attain the maximum of 30 victories will be additionally rewarded with their side’s Order artifact!
Furthermore, a special elixir will be awarded for your 7th, 14th and 24th victories:
 For 7 wins For 14 wins For 24 wins |
The elixirs have no effect in PvP events, PvP tournaments, Commanders’ Guild battles, Survival Tournaments, or Text Quests. The elixirs must be used before November 1, 2024.
Last but not least, the contest features a special prize from the organizers — parts of Fear Sickle for each victory of yours:
As well as the Golden scroll of calling for your 30th victory!
May the more deserving side prevail! |
