There are additional swampy areas in the Runiverse (that may be listed and described in times to come) all over the Runiverse. Simply wherever a Swamp Witch has settled. Now, who came first - the Swamp or the Swamp Witch in that area is to be determined, as the Swamp Witch has the power to turn dry land into wetland in the right circumstances. Why else would she be called "Swamp Witch"??

#### History of the Swamp[edit | edit source]

The origins of the swamp go back several million revolutions around the sun and before The Swamp, was the great sea, that at this point withdrew back to Kelpies Bay. Back in the day many large sea monsters lived in that area, passed, sank to the floor and lie there now below the swamp in the sediment.

#### Contents of the Swamp[edit | edit source]

The Swamp these days is mostly made of water, fertile soil, many lakes, ponds, small stream and a very important ingredient called love, by the creatures that dwell and live there. The love is what makes the Swamp special and is the foundation for its special brand of !magic (sometimes also called "Emmagic"). But there are also earthly riches to be found below the waters, the moors and the bog. Many adventurers that came to find those riches were pulled below, never to return which in turn means that one can say that part of the swamp probably consists of human matter too.

The flora and fauna (described below) is unique in all the Runiverse and combinations of plants and the fruits of this place mixed with the love make the magic of this place - its secrets only known to the Swamp Witch.

#### Fauna of the Swamp[edit | edit source]

Lorem Ipsum

#### Flora of the Swamp[edit | edit source]

Lorem Ipsum

#### Creatures of the Swamp[edit | edit source]

Swamp Witch


Lorem Ipsum

#### Creatures of the Swamp[edit | edit source]

There are precisely 121 Swamp Witches that roam the Runiverse and not all of them live in the main swamp anymore and have settled in other swamp like areas.

There are (also precisely) 233 magical beings that have their origin in the marshes from where the main swamp grows.

A few ponies have found their way here as well, mostly as company to the wizards living there.

Also a few Souls call the Swamp their home and - just as all creatures they are welcome in The Swamp - as long as they follow the rules.

Of the 8 discovered beasts of the Runiverse none of them has its origin in the Swamp, nor does it dwell there.

### The Swamp Witch[edit | edit source]

The Swamp Witch has adapted to its surroundings and is green for the most part. Green Hair, Yellow-Green Body and Purple eyes.

#### Swamp Witches in the Book of Lore[edit | edit source]

  * Druid Enigma of the Valley (#3676)
  * Witch Tabitha of the Marsh (#6154)
  * Witch Florah of the Mountain
  * Adept Sabina of the Riviera (Soul)
  * Alchemist Hestia of the Hall
  * Mystic Carmilla of Arcadia
  * Witch Imeena of the Veil
  * Alchemist Rita of the Wood
  * Adept Enigma of the Mist
  * Hedge Wizard Lilith of the Hall
  * Witch Lamia of the Hills (Soul)
  * Magus Hecate of the Astral Plane
  * Sage Keziah of the Grotto
  * Witch Keziah of the Keep
  * Shaman Rowena of the River
  * Cosmic Mage Drusilla of the Moors (Soul)

Swamp Witch


Bill Gains is a prominent Community Member who has been active in organizing events, such as WizStock 2022, and creating and commissioning art. Bill Gains was one of the few members who received their own Warrior Honoraries and now represents Theodore Puppet of the Quantapony (15507)

Twitter: [1]

Bill Gains


Hyena
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Hyena


Meta Skull
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Meta Skull


Chakram
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Chakram


Dotta is one of the founders of the Forgotten Runes media franchise, and a founding member of Magic Machine. He was responsible for creating the smart contracts used in the minting of the various Forgotten Runes collections, among other things.

## The Great Dotta Burning[edit | edit source]

The Great Dotta Burning on YouTube

Dotta


KaBoomerGang is a group inside the Runiverse, the KaBoomerGang has made some amazing Cult Content since their formation. The Gang still makes art but does not take commissions.

Twitter:[1]

KaBoomerGang


'Master of Spots Hunter: Doomsday' by Ozzz. The artwork depicts Master of Spots Hunter (19) fighting off a horde of Kobold attackers.

Master of Spots Hunter: Doomsday was commissioned by Fiskantes after the record purchase of Master of Spots Hunter (19). In the piece the wizard is depicted fighting off a horde of Kobold's with a meat cleaver alongside his White Dog familiar. The piece was confirmed by Fiskantes on twitter to be inspired by the cover art for the game 'Doom', drawn by Don Ivan Punchatz.

Master of Spots Hunter: Doomsday


Featured together with Fortune Teller Crackerjack of the Desert (6229) and Arcanist Dr. Death of the Ether (3220) in the Ouroboros storyboard published by Magic Machine.

Sage Voidoth of the Ash as depicted in the Ouroboros storyboard.

Sage Voidoth of the Ash (531)


Onyx Panther
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Onyx Panther


Hummingbird Skeleton
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Hummingbird Skeleton


Yellow Viking Helm
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Yellow Viking Helm


Ghost Snail
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Ghost Snail


There are 7 dominant political factions in the world of Forgotten Runes, which are generally (but not always) denoted by hat color. They are Red, Yellow, Brown, Green, Blue, Purple, and White. (It is worth noting that just because a Wizard may have a certain color hat, it does not necessarily mean they fall into one of these factions.)

Read more about the factions here

Main Page/Factions


Cloud Champion
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Cloud Champion


Floral Master
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Floral Master


Wizards |  Warriors |  Souls |  Ponies |  Beasts |  Spawns
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Main Page/Characters


Blue Ring from the Forgotten Runes Athenaeum

Blue Ring is a Treat given in the 2022 Halloween Trick or Treat Event, where Wizards, Warriors, Souls, and Friends traveled through the Vampyre Mist to knock on the Nightmare Imp's door to receive a Trick or a Treat.

### Rarity[edit | edit source]

The Nightmare Imp gave out 3 Total Blue Rings.

Blue Ring


## In the Runiverse[edit | edit source]

Calista's Citadel is located in the central region of the known Runiverse. It lies on the west coast of the known continent due southeast from Kobold's Crossroad in between Red Wizard Capital and Alessar's Keep, on the eastern shores of the Brine.

Calista's Citadel

## Forgotten Runiverse Game[edit | edit source]

Calista's Citadel is located at (x, y) in the game. To get there, head due south from the origin.

Calista's Citadel


Black Bomb
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Black Bomb


Cool Guy
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Cool Guy


Blood Horn Helm
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Blood Horn Helm


Purple Knight
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Purple Knight


Soul Rune of Venus
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Soul Rune of Venus


Kobold Attorney (Alternate) by Kokopelli

Kobold Attorney (Basic) by Kokopelli

Kobold Attorney is a card in the Runes Trading Card Game with a Potency of 2

### Lore[edit | edit source]

> LAWYER: “Now sir, I'm sure you are an intelligent and honest man— “ WITNESS: “Thank you. If I weren't under oath, I'd return the compliment.“

— R3ptar

Kobold Attorney


Rune of Up Only
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Rune of Up Only


The Heretic drawing runes on a wall in blood while accompanied by his familiar, Fellheart. Artist: Robson Michel.

The Heretic is a villainous Wicked Wizard named Sorcerer Aldus of the Morning Star (6491).

## Contents

  * 1 Lore
    * 1.1 Overview
    * 1.2 Alias
    * 1.3 Appearance
    * 1.4 Skills
    * 1.5 Affinity

## Lore[edit | edit source]

### Overview[edit | edit source]

Although his psyche is always damaged in some way, The Heretic and his legions have accomplished unparalleled feats of black magic prior to their downfall. However, some experts claim signs point to a resurgence of The Heretic and his dark forces.

### Alias[edit | edit source]

Aldus the Black

### Appearance[edit | edit source]

The Heretic wears a black, disheveled robe and a purple wizard hat. He has green skin and has been seen both with and without a white beard. A shadowy human skull never leaves his side, with XIII carved into the frontal bone — representing Death in the tarot Major Arcana. The Heretic is often accompanied by his large black wolf named Fellheart.

### Skills[edit | edit source]

The Heretic is a master of the black arts. These include: necromancy, blood magic and soul transference. The magical acts committed by him are considered profane and cruel. Furthermore, to augment his black magic, The Heretic smears fresh blood in the shape of runes which activate by moonlight to become powerful conduits.

### Affinity[edit | edit source]

The Heretic


### Affinity[edit | edit source]

Sorcerer Aldus of the Morning Star (6491) is one of 14 wizards in the collection that have dual 4/4 affinities. Aldus has 100% of his traits in both Darkness and Wraith affinities.

The Heretic


Jarl Raider
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Jarl Raider


Golden Caduceus
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Golden Caduceus


Rose Yoga
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Rose Yoga


Various Magic Machine and community-made graphics have been created to announce and celebrate Wizard Wednesday. This pixel-art version is from Ozzz.

## Contents

  * 1 Editor's Note
  * 2 Existence of a 3rd Executive Member is Revealed
  * 3 The First Clues About Forgotten Souls
  * 4 Dotta Talks NFT Drops
  * 5 Discussion on the Potential of NFTs in Genaral, and Forgotten Runes in Particular
  * 6 Contests
  * 7 Additional Updates from the Forgotten Runes Team
  * 8 Community Updates
  * 9 ...Things Get Weird on the Discord Broadcast

### Editor's Note[edit | edit source]

Welcome! You've arrived at the recap for the 1st ever Forgotten Runes Wizard Wednesday! This was the first time that the original project founders, Elf and Dotta, decided to hold a live Twitter spaces every Wednesday to provide updates and hold discussions with the Forgotten Runes community. At this stage, the team was also holding live contest drawings and mini-updates every Friday. As a result, this "recap" incorporates the information from the Twitter space, as well as the mini-updates from the Fridays before and after this session. After this, the team settled into a regular schedule of providing information only on Wednesdays.

An early Wizard Wednesday graphic created by the Forgotten Runes core team, shared August 2021.

### Existence of a 3rd Executive Member is Revealed[edit | edit source]

A new executive position is being added to the core FRWC team. The person wasn't revealed by name, but they are someone that has a lot of connections in the entertainment industry, and has already secured meetings with VIPs in that industry.

### The First Clues About Forgotten Souls[edit | edit source]

Wizard Wednesday Recap, 2021-07-28


### The First Clues About Forgotten Souls[edit | edit source]

Wizard-holders are getting excited about the upcoming Forgotten Souls burn event. During the AMA we received a few more tidbits about this as well. At most, up to around 1000 wizards will be eligible to be burned (not the exact number - this will never be revealed). This will result in a certain number of Forgotten Souls characters, but less than the number of Wizards burned. The Forgotten Souls event does not have a firm deadline, but the guesstimate was towards the end of August. The devs will release more specific information as we get closer to the event.

### Dotta Talks NFT Drops[edit | edit source]

Image included in Dotta's Twitter thread from July 2021. An illustration of impatient minters immediately claiming a rug.

dotta: My opinion on stealth drops - not recommended. As project creators, your investors expect you to hype the project and get it started on a strong note, and silent drops don't really do that. You set yourself up for a lot of risk if it doesn't sell out. From a creator's perspective, some whales are OK because they are signaling commitment to your project and you can get feedback from them. But at the same time, if your project is limited to a small amount of whales, you can't build a community. I was actually worried about a mega-whale buying up a majority of the wizards and re-selling them on secondary - but luckily it didn't happen to us. But there wasn't anything in our smart contract to prevent that.

(In response to how he will handle the wizard burning event): We are still thinking about how to do it. Don't hold me to it, but it might be a phased approach by block number based on the wizards' runes (or lack of rune). Not finalized though.

Wizard Wednesday Recap, 2021-07-28


The tweeted video of the minting page shows a bug - if you resize the window as the page loads, the cat and the wolf go off the screen. Dotta didn't confirm or deny that there are easter eggs on the website. But they do say it is a work in progress, the website will constantly be changing.

### Discussion on the Potential of NFTs in Genaral, and Forgotten Runes in Particular[edit | edit source]

dotta: The narrative with Stoner Cats is that NFTs are a new way for Hollywood to kickstart their projects. It drives me nuts - I think they are not seeing the whole picture. It's about more than fundraising - it's about decentralizing the IP rights. NFTs are not only about owning a character, in a certain sense you are that character - it becomes part of your identity on social media and games. If you see your wizard in a show, it's like you're part of that show.

Kid Hastings: True, Stoner Cats had a chance to provide a fraction of their royalties to the NFT token holders, but they didn't do that. They capitalized on this animal PFP craze, but they missed the full potential.

Enchanter Orbus: I love wizards because it's like you get to own the pixel fantasy characters that you played with as a kid. It's the first time I've felt like you can do something like that.

The Forgotten Runes team, which later organized into Magic Machine, further demonstrated their ethos when they included Magus Wazir in the TV trailer in 2022.

dotta: Our characters will exist in our own lore, but also in many metaverses. It's not hard to imagine (although not specified in our current roadmap) 3D versions, voxel versions, of the characters. As well as other manifestations in games and shows.

Wizard Wednesday Recap, 2021-07-28


Elf: The NFT space facilitates collaborations, easier to do than in traditional media.

Some interesting discussion about the nature of intellectual property in the age of NFTs. Is it more accurate to consider them just property? ZayLaSoul related to this with the term "phygital" - the blending of the physical and digital property.

SMB: I'm interested in the concept of the ego extension of the avatar, a person belonging to the community, and how the value of the avatar relates to the status of that community. Sometimes I've seen ppl adjust their avatars as the market value of certain projects goes up.

Elf: I expect some wizards to rise up to legendary status based on their achievements in games, or their development of excellent lore. You can build up your wizard as much or as little as you want, because the legendary wizards will lift everyone up to some extent.

Remixr: Zezima was at the top of leaderboard in the Runescape MMO. His skills were way higher than anyone else, he must have put in so much work. It became almost mythical to meet him in any server.

One of the contest winners, Shaman Jay of El Dorado, had their wizard illustrated by Bread (Sweetbread) as a prize, circa August 2021.

Elf: Yes, I see some wizards becoming like Zezima, except with their unique character instead of a standardized one. But I see our value being more cultural than purely monetary.

dotta: We talk a lot about the decentralized story-building, allowing additions to lore for your character. But we will also provide some centralized throughline as well. We support the artists in our community, but anyone can be a part of the community and benefit.

Wizard Wednesday Recap, 2021-07-28


(In response to a question about the "proof of art" mechanic): dotta: We have artists that have been creating stories, poems, artwork, pixel animations. The Book of Lore is essentially a way that you can attach your own lore NFTs to wizards.

Elf: My dream is that in a few years we will have a gigantic digital tome with all the wizards' lore. Even those of you that don't consider yourselves artists, you might surprise yourself. Not every contribution has to be professional, and I hope the Book of Lore reflects that.

### Contests[edit | edit source]

At this point in time, the Forgotten Runes team was holding weekly contests to drive engagement with the project. The three contests held around the week's of this Wizard Wednesday were:

  * 3D Art Contest (winners received 3D models of their Wizards from Trevor Jones)
  * Digital Art Contest (winners received digital art of their Wizards from bread)
  * Ethermore Contest (winners received free tokens from the Ethermore NFT project)

### Additional Updates from the Forgotten Runes Team[edit | edit source]

  * "Eminem" and "Flora" joined one of the earliest Discord community chats held by the Forgotten Runes team (which was accidentally set to "Public Broadcast"). They claimed to be British teenagers who wanted to become Wizards. Although many in the early FRWC community wanted to help them (including Elf and Dotta, who considered giving them free Wizard tokens), they ultimately proved to lack the maturity for the community at that time. Perhaps they will return one day.

Wizard Wednesday Recap, 2021-07-28


Alert: There is going to be an airdropped turnaround for each wizard! Basically, you will be able to see images of your wizard from every angle. Eventually, a studio will take these images to allow your wizard to walk (more info to be released later). Elf has the heads in the front view almost finished. Very excited to share this. The spritesheets can be used in other metaverses, as well as anything developed by FRWC itself. And they are still open to suggestions for the best term for these add-ons
  * Dotta released a Twitter thread around how to prepare effective airdrops
  * Elf: We're collaborating with bunch of other projects. For example, Ethermore here. Also, NFT Dungeon, so there may be a future contest with them. If there are other collabs you want us to do, let us know.
  * Other ongoing initiatives, such as the street art, stickers/merch, and Book of Lore, are all still in progress as well.

### Community Updates[edit | edit source]

  * Wizard poet Lorepunk has made about 30 wizard poems already. The process will be streamlined - so far Elf has made some custom art for each poem but it's not scalable.

### ...Things Get Weird on the Discord Broadcast[edit | edit source]

Towards the end of the final Discord AMA (before the team started holding Twitter Spaces), we also got questions from curious people from outside the community - Elf had accidentally set the Discord chat to "public". We got questions like "What is an NFT?", "What spells do you recommend?", and "Can I play my ukelele?" Some members of the team and community, such as Elf and foxwizard, handled this unexpected turn of events with aplomb. Kind of an unexpected bonus to witness this, to be honest, although some may have been caught off-guard.

Wizard Wednesday Recap, 2021-07-28


Dotta and Elf really wanted the British teens (Eminem + friend) to be converted wizards, but it was not to be.

Wizard Wednesday Recap, 2021-07-28


## In the Runiverse[edit | edit source]

The Forest of the Imps is located in the eastern part of the known Runiverse. It lies due south from the Goat Grasslands and homes the Ghoulish Boglands on its western side.

Forest of the Imps

## Forgotten Runiverse Game[edit | edit source]

Forest of the Imps is located at (x, y) in the game. To get there, head due east from the origin.

Forest of the Imps


## In the Runiverse[edit | edit source]

Wolf Dungeon is located in the southern part of the known Runiverse. It is bordered to the south by a range of unnamed mountains. To its east lies the Hall of Cats.

Wolf Dungeon

## Forgotten Runiverse Game[edit | edit source]

Wolf Dungeon is located at (x, y) in the game. To get there, head due south from the origin.

Wolf Dungeon


Book of Roses from the Forgotten Runes Athenaeum

Book of Roses is a Treat given in the 2022 Halloween Trick or Treat Event, where Wizards, Warriors, Souls, and Friends traveled through the Vampyre Mist to knock on the Nightmare Imp's door to receive a Trick or a Treat.

### Rarity[edit | edit source][edit | edit source]

The Nightmare Imp gave out 38 total Books of Roses.

Book of Roses


Silver Goat
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Silver Goat


Evil One
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Evil One


Web3 social media influencer Cagyjan shows off a Quantum Style t-shirt (JUL-12-2022)

## Contents

  * 1 Magic Machine Announcements
  * 2 Philosophy and the Forgotten Runes with Elf J Trul
  * 3 Cult Content Highlights
  * 4 Community News
  * 5 Lore Reading

### Magic Machine Announcements[edit | edit source]

Today, we started with various announcements. Magic Machine (MM) will have a booth with Bliss On Tap (comic book publisher) + a street team at San Diego Comic-Con starting tomorrow. Their booth number is #5533, in case you are attending and want to say hi. Also, on Friday, from 11AM-2PM Pacific, Reilly Brown (Issue #0 cover artist) will sign copies of the comic book.

Speaking of the comic, Issue 1 is in production - the script is written! Cult members will get this issue for free as well. Reilly Brown has completed the cover for this issue, and some wizard-holders may recognize some of the characters on it…

Merch update: There is now a link to FRWC official merch on the website. The store is live and available on an ongoing basis (although some items are currently sold out). MM has big plans for merch going forward, including more apparel + other custom products. Bearsnake acknowledged the mix-up regarding missing comic books in the orders, and asked everyone to “bear” with them as the issues are resolved. The Quantum Style t-shirt has gotten visibility outside the core Cult. The comic book has also increased visibility.

Wizard Wednesday Recap, 2022-07-20


Wizzypedia update: Elf shouted out Smolprotecc on their efforts in Wizzypedia (for example, the article on The Gate to the 7th Realm). Elf has also made his adjustments to the Eternal Rose page, but they are very minor, to provide the appropriate context to the lore. Dotta also shouted out Madotsuki, giveahoot, and Kel for their contributions. Elf emphasized the importance of this effort - both for knowledge preservation as the Cult grows, and for historical, archival purposes.

Spiderman has character guidelines to help the various portrayals stay true to the "platonic ideal" of the character.

The pitch deck: Elf and dotta talked a little more about refining it. The sheer amount of projects that MM is engaged with, in addition to all the community projects, makes it very hard to condense the slides into something manageable. They like the term, “speed-running a franchise” because it encapsulates the broad range of activities going on simultaneously, as well as the fast pace.

### Philosophy and the Forgotten Runes with Elf J Trul[edit | edit source]

Elf gave a talk on The Cave of the Platonic Shadow. This location on the map is a reference to Plato’s Cave, where people trapped in a cave are basing their perception of reality on some 2D shadows projected on the wall of the cave. After escaping the cave, they learn the truth of the real, 3D world. Elf likes the theme of this journey towards truth, starting with the shadows on the wall (eg. the Runes on the Door).

Wizard Wednesday Recap, 2022-07-20


Plato also developed the theory of forms, where the physical objects in the world are reflections of the "platonic" ideal, the non-physical essence of the object. In Forgotten Runes there are questions about how to observe canon and align the disparate stories we all create. In Elf’s opinion, it’s crucial to communicate the core essence of the character first and foremost. The details add flavor & are important to the individual stories. In the meta-narrative though, MM will utilize the intrinsic essence of these characters. Even between the Runiverse game & the official TV show, the details of the locations, for example the Great Owl Obelisk, may be interpreted differently by each, but the essence is constant.

Dotta chimed in about the example of Spiderman’s leaked character guidelines, which defines the immutable aspects of Spiderman, while leaving all other details open to specific interpretations. Madotsuki gave another example - Harley Quinn. Elf mentioned the Ninja Turtles. And Nosferatu talked about the different interpretations of his character as well, and how Moron Global is providing their own memetic spin to it. Don Juan de Salvia talked about how in Mesopotanian mythology, many of the “characters” (gods) have core archetypal characteristics.

### Cult Content Highlights[edit | edit source]

Elf shouted out the Arthur Mercenary of Feral Untamed's teasers, which includes mysterious live video segments. Gank Collectibles is running a contest this week as well, to win some FRWC merch.

Heroes of Cumberland teasers have also been appearing recently.

A new Runiverse location is born.

Wizard Wednesday Recap, 2022-07-20


A new Runiverse location is born.

A pixel art rendition of the Penguin Capital was released by Bread, on behalf of Madotsuki’s warrior Fuyumi Champion of Penguins (15502). Mado described a little more about this area and Fuyumi’s story. And there may be bandit penguins as well.

Merlin's tree.io weekly Cult Content page was shared in Discord, which contains many of the pieces that were discussed. (Note: I helped collect a lot of the featured pieces 😀)

### Community News[edit | edit source]

Merlin also talked about the Forgotten Worlds launch (forgottenworlds.xyz). There is a contest to celebrate the launch, with a Warrior as a prize. Although Minecraft issued an announcement today that shut down integrations of NFTs, Merlin stated that this only hampers a small portion of the planned experience, and the core game will move forward.

Medium Apollo of the Cosmos is the mascot for the Runes Trading Card Game

Elf shouted out a recent 10KTF video, where Wagmi-san was fighting a Kaiju, but wizards (among others) came to help him out.

Dotta shouted out Sharkchild's (aka Enchanter Orbus) horror books, which are available for purchase.

Job posting: There is a Magic Machine opening for a financial controller. Contact Dotta to apply if interested, as he is wrangling the team's accounts at the moment.

### Lore Reading[edit | edit source]

Giveahoot read lore about the Runes trading card game. He identified one of Qeshmar’s wizards, Medium Apollo of the Cosmos (9846), that fits the needed lore, and they worked together to commission Ozzz to make an illustration to go with the lore.

Wizard Wednesday Recap, 2022-07-20


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Flaming Rose


Joey Billboard
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Joey Billboard


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  * Template:Locations/FeaturedLocations

Locations/FeaturedLocations


Brown Tunic
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Brown Tunic


mmmaize is an active artist within the Cult. Mmmaize owns the Wizard, Diviner Pezo of the Dunes (3730) and creates most of their Cult Content based around this Wizard!

To see what mmmaize has drawn and created, head to their Twitter: [1]

MMMaize


Orange Harem Pants
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Orange Harem Pants


Jungle Boomerang
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Jungle Boomerang


Iconiks are a collection by Dotta that serve as tributes and trophies for breakout Forgotten Runes characters. The genesis piece of this collection was an open edition for the Magus Devon Iconik.

Iconiks


Ghost Torch
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Ghost Torch


Crone
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Crone


Ethereal Shoulder Cape
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Ethereal Shoulder Cape


Nude
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Nude


Lich Baron
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Lich Baron


Battle Bikini
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Battle Bikini


Tiger Eye Dragon Sword
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Tiger Eye Dragon Sword


The community members voted to receive and honorary Warriors are:

  * Jitcy Jarek Speaker of Death (15506)
  * TheOneWhoRings KN-1GT Guardian of the Flame (15517)
  * TV TV Master of Ceremonies (15509)
  * Dr. Slurp Dr. Slurp Synthesizer of Sound (15510)
  * ZayLaSoul LeoKnightas Beast of Blades (15512)
  * Bill Gains Theodore Puppet of the Quantapony (15507)
  * Ozzz Georgios Striker of Courage (15514)
  * Madotsuki Fuyumi Champion of Penguins (15502)
  * Panico Panico Horror of Dusk (15519)
  * acideater Salty Sloane Invader of Islands (15516)
  * Busy Wizzy Bambam Bambam the Degenerate (15508)
  * Spz Magnus Arbiter of Just Cause (15503)
  * Tadmajor Tad Defender of Light (15511)
  * Sweetbread Rin Bludgeoner of Boulders (15501)
  * Lorepunk Corvus Wanderer of Sorrow (15513)
  * Slickchick Nourga Breaker of Chains (15504)
  * Cryptonatrix Natrix Tamer of Beasts (15505)
  * 0xsharon Kathleen Protector of the Woodlands (15515)
  * Tania Del Rio Tanja Devourer of Shadows (15518)

Warrior Honoraries


North Island MMA Pants
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North Island MMA Pants


Chrysopoeia Bot
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Chrysopoeia Bot


Shield of the Skull
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Shield of the Skull


Wraith Devout
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Wraith Devout


Nightmare imp, Beast #6.

The Nightmare Imp is Beast #6 of the Forgotten Beasts (Season 1) and was summoned into the Runiverse on the 18th of April 10:12:09 PM UTC, block 14611746 of the Ethereum network.

The Nightmare Imp was successfully auctioned for 84 eth (approximately USD 256,720.80) to panico.eth. The initial bid began at 0.001 eth. The bidding process took 23 hours and 43 minutes across 16 bids from block 14605361 to block 14611685 and involved 16 separate wallets. This auction had the most number of unique bidders. See the Gate to the Seventh Realm (Implementation).

Nightmare Imp


Black
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Black


LeggoGreggo
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LeggoGreggo


Baby Wizards are the tokens associated with the Forgotten Babies Wizard Orphanage

Baby Wizards


Kushite
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Kushite


Wildman
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Wildman


Equatorial Keikogi
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Equatorial Keikogi


Dream Knight
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Dream Knight


Fur Gnome
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Fur Gnome


Blue Longsword
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Blue Longsword


## In the Runiverse[edit | edit source]

The Wild is located in the central part of the known Runiverse.

The Wild

## Forgotten Runiverse Game[edit | edit source]

The Wild is located at (x, y) in the game.

The Wild


## In the Runiverse[edit | edit source]

Hedge Wizard Wood is located in the central part of the known Runiverse. It is part of the trio of forests located in the central Runiverse, the other two being The Fey and The Thorn.

Hedge Wizard Wood

## Forgotten Runiverse Game[edit | edit source]

Hedge Wizard Wood is located at (x, y) in the game.

Hedge Wizard Wood


Redirect to:

  * Sharon (community member)

0xsharon


Mjolnir
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Mjolnir


The Treasure Trove community merch project is a collection of real world object dreamt up by the cult to put wonderful things into the hands of the community.

The box features:

  * Runes TCG Starter Decks
  * Spell Runes Board Game
  * Wizard Cards deck
  * Winter Care merch package
  * Chad's Sack of Collectibles
  * Runiverse Game Mat
  * Accessories box
  * And more!

This project was grass roots built, with collaborators banding together to overcome the hurdles of product manufacturing and shipping to a global community.

### Crowd Funding[edit | edit source]

This project was initially crowd funded by the community using the Miso platform on Sushi and (with a little help from some friends met the required funding goal to get the project off the ground.

Some of the top donors received special bonuses in the Wizard Cards such as having their characters features on the jokers of the deck. The top 3 were:

  * 1of1works.
  * Magic Machine
  * 0xJiro

### Ongoing Sales[edit | edit source]

Treasure Troves can still be ordered today using the address forms for - Paypal orders or Crypto orders or simply by messaging MeepleDad for more info.

### Prizes[edit | edit source]

Look for your chance to win a Treasure Trove!

Black Sand Pony Races \- Race 4 will give away Treasure Troves to a few speedy ponies!

Treasure Trove


Stellar Staff
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Stellar Staff


Battery from the Forgotten Runes Athenaeum

Battery is a Treat given in the 2022 Halloween Trick or Treat Event, where Wizards, Warriors, Souls, and Friends traveled through the Vampyre Mist to knock on the Nightmare Imp's door to receive a Trick or a Treat.

### Rarity[edit | edit source]

The Nightmare Imp gave out 48 total Batteries.

Battery


Angelic Robe
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Angelic Robe


Black Wraith
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Black Wraith


Forgotten Runes appeared in the mainstream publication Business Insider, as part of an article on Wave Financial, an accredited investment fund that has purchased Wizards and other prominent NFT projects. (January 2022)

Elf kicked off the Wizard Wednesday by thanking all the Cult members who stuck with the project and participated during the launch year (2021). After six months, all the activity and conviction is starting to pay off - Forgotten Runes appeared in Business Insider, as part of the first fully regulated NFT investment fund.

Forgotten Runes got a lot of press attention during the beginning of 2022, including an article from the Bankless publication (January 2022).

## Contents

  * 1 Q&A Session
  * 2 Elf Talks Pixel Art Aesthetics
  * 3 Sick Burn of Week
  * 4 Lore Reading
  * 5 Cult Content Shoutouts

### Q&A Session[edit | edit source]

Wizard Wednesday Recap, 2022-01-12


* Is the map that Elf made for all 7 Realms, or just one? Elf: The map I made, is a very small portion of the overall Runiverse world, maybe 25% of what will eventually be released. Dotta: We will reveal more of the map as more of the story is released.
  * Can you share more about Magic Machine and the team? Dotta: MM is myself, Elf, and Bearsnake, and we are equal partners. We also have people collaborating with us, such as the lawyers. No employees yet, but we think that will change this year. Elf and I used to collaborate on a mobile game, and Elf and Bearsnake have previously worked together as well. Elf: All of us are very experienced in our respective fields. I've been in entertainment development for 10 years, and my partners have been involved in their industries for at least that long. Contrast that to a lot of the inexperienced teams you often see in the NFT space.
  * Any more details about the land sale and the Runiverse game? Dotta: Details TBD, but we will take care of Wizard-holders. Lore-writers will be favored, but not those with "airdrop lore". Overall, participating members don't need to worry about getting whitelisted. Originally we were trying to target Feb. 22nd for the sale, but we no longer think that will happen, because we want land-owners to be able to "walk around" in their plots. And that won't be ready until maybe March.

Wizard Wednesday Recap, 2022-01-12


* Regarding the game. Dotta: The idea is to have three types of tokens. Land ownership will be represented by NFTs. Same goes for unique items, weapons, armor, etc. And resources will be ERC-20 tokens. This provides for a lot of gameplay options in terms of the in-game economy. The ERC-20 tokens will not be designed as governance or investment tokens - the model will have uncapped supply, with capital controls. So if there is too much of a certain resource in the economy, the team will be able to reduce the generation of that resource. And resources cannot be bought with real-life money - you need to play the game or create something in-game to get the resources.
  * Will Warriors have familiars too? Elf: We are still deciding this. I'm leaning towards yes, but they won't be called familiars. More so, an animal companion. Dotta: My intuition is that Warriors won't drop until after the land sale. But of course, we'll let you know if this changes.
  * How did the Great Burning event come to fruition? Dotta: We had noticed that many collections had such an emphasis on floors. We had a story to tell, but we also wanted to have a mechanism to "burn" the commonest Wizards, and make them more interesting. This was planned even before the initial mint. Dotta revealed that his dad came up with the idea of the "undesirable" results of the burn. Elf: The element of risk really spiced up the event.
  * Will Ponies be in the Runiverse? Answer: Not in the alpha release, but yes the idea is to eventually get them in the game as mounts that allow you to travel faster in the game.

Wizard Wednesday Recap, 2022-01-12


* Will there ever be a retrieval/resurrection of burned Wizards? I am sad that The Goblin King (1986) (eg. David Bowie) got burned. Elf: Not sure there will ever be anything, but never say never.
  * Acrylic announced as archivist for MM. Eventually, one goal is to create a physical anthology book for the Book of Lore. Nalgene announced as someone helping to coordinate artists for commissions.

Wizard Wednesday Recap, 2022-01-12


### Elf Talks Pixel Art Aesthetics[edit | edit source]

ZayLaSoul wanted to share the (accidental) burning of his car! (January 2022)

Elf wanted to discuss why he chose the pixel art style for the Forgotten Runes collections. He gave a brief history of painting - at the beginning, painting was evaluated based on how closely it matched reality. Then in the 19th century, the camera came on the scene, which was able to create realistic images with the click of a button. The art world was rocked, and they went into an existential crisis, because portraying reality could be done better by the camera. But then, painters started using the paint in different ways, developing impressionism, cubism, surrealism, etc. Painting became more about respecting the medium of paint itself. It's not about hiding the paint, it's about celebrating the textures, colors, and brush strokes of the paint. Eventually you take it all the way to abstract expressionism.

When it comes to pixel art, Elf had a large exploratory phase to figure out with style of pixel art to use. He felt that the style used in FRWC had a certain "truth" to it. It is as low-res as possible, while still communicating the impression of the character. Every single pixel is crucial to the design (especially the small familiars). And the poses are somewhat stiff by design - he didn't want to give them to much personality in the image, because he wants the owners to give that to them. He views this as a "creative primitive".

Dotta added that many people see the Wizards are "retro" or "nostalgic". But Dotta doesn't think it's defined as "retro" - pixel art is still relevant today, and will always be used. Elf agreed, as long as we have a digital world, it will be relevant.

Wizard Wednesday Recap, 2022-01-12


### Sick Burn of Week[edit | edit source]

An illustration of Runecaster Gee of the Citadel, released by Dotta in the Forgotten Runes Discord during his son's lore reading during Wizard Wednesday. (January 2022)

ZayLaSoul had a "special burn" when he ignored his car's "check engine" light for a while. He eventually went to a gas station to buy oil, but when he came out, it was burning next to the gas pump! Luckily, the fire got put out before the situation could escalate.

When asked, ZayLaSoul said is mainly observing Hedge Wizard Ixar of the Villa (5775)'s special event. There is a Discord server that needs a certain number of people to join before the mystery can proceed.

### Lore Reading[edit | edit source]

We had a very special lore reading this week - Dotta's son Gee came up to read his lore about Runecaster Gee of the Citadel (74).

### Cult Content Shoutouts[edit | edit source]

  * Hunters gotta Hunt \- by Terp and DieCrypto
  * Henboyd's Druid Merlon of Dreams and Bun-Bun commissions.
  * Kumo53 - Animation showing the wonders of Reflections in the Runiverse
  * Adept Jackdaw - Crypts and Caverns map interpretation
  * Joe Flaherty - Battlemage Robert of the Mount commission
  * PSA from Dr. Wagmi \- made by TheOneWhoRings. Elf mentioned giving them a production budget and letting them run with it.

Wizard Wednesday Recap, 2022-01-12


## In the Runiverse[edit | edit source]

Asphodel Meadows is located in the eastern part of the known Runiverse. The Bloodfalls lies due east of the Meadows.

Asphodel Meadows

## Forgotten Runiverse Game[edit | edit source]

Asphodel Meadows is located at (x, y) in the game. To get there, head due east from the origin.

Asphodel Meadows


Blood Moon Staff
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Blood Moon Staff


Superalloy Bot
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Superalloy Bot


Skipper Ghost
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Skipper Ghost


Hermit
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Hermit


Dane Axe
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Dane Axe


Rune of Sun
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Rune of Sun


A popular drink among all folk of the Runiverse, Brown Hat Wizards in particular are known to imbibe. Most Wizards can handle their drink, and barmen across the land are happy to serve them, but tales of drunken Wizard bar fights have prompted some pubs to invoke a strict 3 mug limit on Wizard-kind.

Mug of Ale
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Mug of Ale


Clairmaamm is an active artist within the Forgotten Runes Cult. Claire often illustrates Cult Content for Cult members and is open for Commissions through her Twitter.

Twitter: [1]]

Clairaamm


Gladiator Helmet
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Gladiator Helmet


Green Knight
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Green Knight


## In the Runiverse[edit | edit source]

The Salt is a large body of water in the known Runiverse. It adjoins the Brine at its southern reach, and importantly contains the Alchemist's Archipelago.

The Salt

## Forgotten Runiverse Game[edit | edit source]

The Salt is located at (x, y) in the game. To get there, head due west from the origin.

The Salt


Redirect to:

  * Bread (Sweetbread)

Bread


The Everlasting Supreme Love Spell
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The Everlasting Supreme Love Spell


Rune of Venus
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Rune of Venus


Owklin are an ancient race of humanoid owl beings that are descendants of the Great Owl.

Owlkin are known to exist by nearly all, but because they generally live reclusive lives, many in the Runiverse have never seen one in person. Some Owlkin have been able to integrate into cities where they can blend into the masses & retreat if needed. Owlkin are rarely found in small towns where accountability is high.

## Contents

  * 1 Owlkin Description
    * 1.1 Owlkin physical gifts:
    * 1.2 Owlkin magical gifts:
    * 1.3 Typical flaws of Owlkin:
    * 1.4 Owlkin Alignment

## Owlkin Description[edit | edit source]

Owlkin have innate abilities that make them excellent Wizards and Warriors alike.

### Owlkin physical gifts:[edit | edit source]

  * Agility/dexterity fighting styles
  * Aerial masters
  * Perfect stealth while flying

### Owlkin magical gifts:[edit | edit source]

  * Descendants of a magical god
  * Wise beyond their years
  * Extremely knowledgeable
  * Dedication to their craft

### Typical flaws of Owlkin:[edit | edit source]

  * Reclusive
    * Owlkin tend to live entirely on their own.
  * Elitist
    * Given their potent innate abilities & age as a race, they tend to think very highly of themselves relative to other races in the Runiverse.
  * Manipulative
    * Owls are predators by nature & will use their superior knowledge and sometimes sinister motivations to manipulate others into doing their bidding.

### Owlkin Alignment[edit | edit source]

Owlkin are known to span the entire alignment matrix however their tendencies are:

Owlkin


Owlkin are known to span the entire alignment matrix however their tendencies are:

  * Not “Good”
  * Lawful

They don’t tend to be “Good” since their level of altruism is very low. It isn’t impossible for them to sacrifice or work for the greater good, but their sense of altruism (if they have any) will usually come from serving a higher power vs serving their peers or the public.

Their lawfulness comes from their logical reasoning & belief that things happen for reasons. Their obedience to authority usually isn’t directed at societal constructs but more towards schools of thought & what they deem to be universal truths & understandings.

Owlkin


Winter Warrior
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Winter Warrior


Grassland Ceratopsian
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Grassland Ceratopsian


Furgnome Mercenary
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Furgnome Mercenary


Tundra Robe
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Tundra Robe


Prisma Helm
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Prisma Helm


### This warrior has been scarified in Burning of the 13 Warriors (2022).[edit | edit source]

They will rest forever in the Ethereum burn address, where it is impossible to be recovered.

Gilbert Shaver of Brigands (10079)


Seer
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Seer


Impy Shake
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The Impy Shake is an infamous animated emoji originally originating from 💫sales channel which has spawned numerous other Forgotten Runes Memes. It depicts a generic Imp shaking and is said to have been originally been based on Magus Impy of El Dorado (4769).

Impy Shake


Ghost Orb
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Ghost Orb


Slingshot
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Slingshot


Ickleelk is a Watercolor artist within the Forgotten Runes Community, Ickleelk has made painted several pieces of Cult Content during her time in the Cult. She is open for commissions through her Twitter.

Twitter: [1]

Ickleelk


Brown Harem Pants
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Brown Harem Pants


Still from the Forgotten Runes Wizard's Cult TV trailer.

On May 4 2022, Magic Machine, in collaboration with animation studio Titmouse Inc., released a 100-second trailer for a planned flagship television show for the Forgotten Runes franchise.

Watch the trailer on Youtube

## History[edit | edit source]

During the Wizard Wednesday that occurred on August 18 2021, Elf first announced that the initial animation project completed by a then-unnamed animation studio would be a 60-second animated TV trailer. The trailer was planned as a story-telling vehicle that could also be used to pitch a proposed TV show to distributors.

On September 8th 2021, Dotta held an informal Discord poll to determine whether the community would be interested in minted frames from the trailer, sold as an NFT at auction to provide funding to Magic Machine. Although a majority of responders voted "Yes," so far these have not materialized. On the same day, during Wizard Wednesday Dotta revealed that the trailer's production would cost between $100-200K. Elf talked about his process for writing the script and choosing which wizards would appear in the trailer - he determines what kind of wizard he needs first, then browses the collection to find one that fits.

On October 20th, 2021, Magic Machine announced that the Titmouse Inc. animation studio would be producing the TV trailer (and eventual show). This generated a lot of excitement among the community, since Titmouse has created numerous well-received animated shows that have been released on major streaming platforms.

On October 27th, 2021, during Wizard Wednesday, Elf announced that Titmouse had recently delivered a final cut of the animation, but that the trailer's production would be extended by two weeks because he demands exceptional quality from all Magic Machine content. Elf's goal was to replace a masterpiece that would stand the test of time.

Forgotten Runes Wizard's Cult Trailer (2022)


On November 11th, 2021, Dotta revealed that the schedule for the trailer release was January 2022. On January 5th 2022, Dotta updated the estimated release to early March.

Starting in late January 2022, Magic Machine started releasing preview stills and snippets of animation from the trailer. On February 23rd, Dotta confirmed that the trailer would be released prior to the Forgotten Runes Warriors Guild collection drop.

On March 3rd 2022, Elf confirmed that the visuals for the trailer were completed, and sound was 95% done. On March 23rd, Bearsnake confirmed that the trailer was 100% complete, but would wait for the right moment to be released in the run-up to the Warriors mint, as part of the marketing plan. As a result, the actual trailer release would not occur until May 2022.

On April 6th 2022, Kristian Nairn was confirmed as the person doing voice-over narration for the trailer. Nairn is most well-known for playing the part of Hodor in the Game of Thrones television show, but is also a producer and DJ. Additionally, community member Sharkchild (Orbus) would play the voice of the Sacred Key Master (777) in the trailer.

On May 4th, the trailer was released on Youtube. Within 2 months, it had accrued over 875K views.

## Additional References[edit | edit source]

Twitter analysis thread on the TV trailer (written by Kel 1/1)


Pyromancer Duzzle of the Shroom Shack (Basic) by Wise Sam

Pyromancer Duzzle of the Shroom Shack is a card in the Runes Trading Card Game with a Potency of 6

### Lore[edit | edit source]

> The shroom shack is a restaurant established by alchemist duzzle the great-grandfather of pyromancer duzzle who is the current owner of The shroom shack. The shroom shack's menu consists solely of dishes made from and with mushrooms such as, Portobello ice cream, or White Button breakfast cereal. The supplier for the shroom shack is Bob the bearded who resides in the fey. You can find the shroom shack 1964 west tower, goblin town.

— Wise Sam

Pyromancer Duzzle of the Shroom Shack


Bone Club
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Bone Club


Rune of Pluto
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Rune of Pluto


Generally associated with the darker arcane arts, nightshade is often used as poison. In smaller doses, however, this potion can be a powerful hallucinogen or sleep inducer. Certain practitioners, like Necromancers, often use nightshade to communicate with demons.

Nightshade Potion
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Nightshade Potion


'Sungazing in the Sun' featuring Sorcerer Qaid of the Sun. Ozzz's first piece of Forgotten Runes art.

Ozzz is one of the most prolific artist community members in the Forgotten Runes universe and part of the art collective Mafriends. Ozzz was first known for his renditions of settings and backgrounds for wizards that begun with 'Sungazing in the Sun', featuring his own wizard Sorcerer Qaid of the Sun (6776), in August 2021. Since then he has gone on to produce commissioned work for a number of characters in a varying styles and create the cover for The Book of Lore.

In June 2021 Ozzz and Mafriends began a lore-driven art project set in the Forgotten Runes universe under the title 'The Atelier of Ozzz' in collaboration with O.

## Contents

  * 1 Works
    * 1.1 Early Work
    * 1.2 The Book of Lore
    * 1.3 Non-Pixel Art
    * 1.4 The Atelier of Ozzz
  * 2 List of Selected Works
  * 3 In Lore

## Works[edit | edit source]

Ozzz is a multi-talented artist that has been exploring the medium, making use of the expression agnosticism the Forgotten Runes IP allows. This means that Ozz has created commissioned works for community members and characters in multiple styles. Many of his works are pixel-art but his exploration has also drawn him into other forms of work with some regularity. Ozzz has created artworks for wider use such as general backgrounds, Wizard Wednesday promotional art, and The Book of Lore. Most recently deciding to deepen his works ability to deepen world lore through 'The Atelier of Ozzz'.

### Early Work[edit | edit source]

Ozzz


### Early Work[edit | edit source]

'The Ghost Kitchen' featuring Ghost Eater Bathsheba of the Toadstools. Art by Ozzz.

On August 16th 2021 Ozzz first shared 'Sungazing in the Sun' featuring Sorcerer Qaid of the Sun (6776). This was a pixel-art piece shared on twitter and was the first Forgotten Runes derivative Ozzz created. This was quickly followed up by 'The Ghost Kitchen' featuring Ghost Eater Bathsheba of the Toadstools (6725) and 'Home of the Hunter' featuring Master of Spots Hunter (19) in the following 2 weeks. Before the end of the 2021 Ozzz had created over twenty pieces of derivative art featuring over twenty characters.

Early into his creating for the Forgotten Runes community Ozzz also delivered general purpose backgrounds and a Wizard Wednesday promotional piece.

### The Book of Lore[edit | edit source]

The original artwork for the The Book of Lore was created by ElfJTrul and released on September 23rd 2021. This original cover was replaced by a cover created by Ozzz released on Janueary 19th 2022.

> "I'll just say it looks one thousand times better than the Book of Lore cover I did!" - ElfJTrul, Wizard Wednesday Ep. 23, 19th January 2022, 5:50s

Depiction of Witch Florah of the Mountain by Ozzz

### Non-Pixel Art[edit | edit source]

Ozzz


### Non-Pixel Art[edit | edit source]

Whilst much of the work produced by Ozzz in the first weeks was pixel-art his creations span multiple styles. He has since showcased work in a number of styles. Notable works include; 'Purity' featuring Witch Florah of the Mountain (512) [commissioned by Smolprotecc], 'MYTHOS' featuring Adept Hadrien of the Rock (1144), and a comic strip featuring Shadow Mage Hagar of the Realm (7804).

### The Atelier of Ozzz[edit | edit source]

In June of 2022 Ozzz began a new project in collaboration with Mafriends and O called 'The Atelier of Ozzz'. The project is lore-driven with commissioned pieces offered to 'guests' of The Atelier. The first session was won for 0.4ETH by Warder. The character chosen by Warder to visit The Atelier was Sage Atlas of the Steppe (4784) and led to the work; 'On the move'.

The Atelier has a gift tradition that means all guests leave and receive a gift. Sage Atlas of the Steppe received 'Antique Craftmanship'.

## List of Selected Works[edit | edit source]

Ozzz has created many works for a range of characters and events. Below is a sample of some of the 'unmissable' works.

  * Sungazing in the Sun (August 2021)
  * The House (August 2021)
  * Home of the Hunter (August 2021) - "Home of the Hunter": the one Arad commissioned
  * The Final Show (March 2021)
  * Last Wizard Wednesday (March 2022)
  * MYTHOS (April 2022)
  * Master of Spots Hunter: Doomsday (May 2022)

Ozzz


## In Lore[edit | edit source]

As part of 'The Atelier of Ozzz', Ozzz is also a character in the Forgotten Runes universe. A disciple to Sorcerer Qaid of the Sun (6776), Ozzz receives guests and continues the traditions of The Atelier.

Ozzz


Pink Butterfly
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Pink Butterfly


Cyber Wolfkin
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Cyber Wolfkin


Daughter of the Brine
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Daughter of the Brine


Aristocrat Green
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Aristocrat Green


Soul Rune of Mars
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Soul Rune of Mars


Murmillo Gear
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Murmillo Gear


## In the Runiverse[edit | edit source]

Purple Wizard Pavilion is located in the central part of the known Runiverse. The Pavilion lies on the island within the Salt where the The Court of Chaos Magic resides.

Purple Wizard Pavilion

## Forgotten Runiverse Game[edit | edit source]

Purple Wizard Pavilion is located at (x, y) in the game. To get there, head due west from the origin.

Purple Wizard Pavilion


YoungWhizzie is a community member who has been active for a long time within the community. YoungWhizzie was on the team of Forgotten Babies Wizard Orphanage and created the Walkcycles for the project.

YoungWizzie


Horse Head
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Horse Head


Bearsnake reveals two versions of planned Chimera Cub plushies. (December 2022)

This week, Elf, Dotta and Bearsnake were joined by Jitcy as representatives of Magic Machine on Wizard Wednesday. We started with some Q&A.

## Contents

  * 1 Community Q&A and Assorted Updates
  * 2 Magic Machine Visits Rug Radio
  * 3 Goblins Together Strong: Forgotten Runes Collabs with Goblintown
  * 4 Lore Drop: Purple Hat Wizards
  * 5 Cult Content Shout-outs

### Community Q&A and Assorted Updates[edit | edit source]

  * Are more mount-sized animals possible? Elf was open to it. Dotta said that the existing familiars and Beasts are differently sized, and mountable-sized versions of those creatures + new ones would be cool. But no additional character tokens will be released anytime soon.
  * Will MM take a break for the holidays? They might take Christmas and New Year’s, but that’s pretty much it.
  * Jitcy performs a scientific investigation into the kobold's official coloring. (December 2022)

Wizard Wednesday Recap, 2022-12-14


What are the team’s biggest lessons learned in 2022? Dotta: Definitely learned how to read the market better. Elf: I regret letting CheddaaBob into the Cult because it resulted in cucumdogs. Bearsnake: I support you Cheddaa! Dotta: Also, I learned how to treat people more fairly, and around being a “Cult leader”. Acting in a way that is helpful, moderating when I should but also letting people have their space. Sharing information, and effective communication within & outside the MM team. In that area, Bearsnake actually revealed the Chimera plushie with only a few seconds advance notice to the rest of the team, as an example.
  * Bearsnake: I want to get better at focusing on things at the right time. We want to provide value to the Cult and the people that believe in us. We are already working all the time, but maybe just continuing to improve the way we work. Elf: We will put out an infographic at the end of the year with all that we accomplished. We may include lessons learned as well.
  * What parties are planned for next year? Elf: Nothing planned at the moment. Dotta: We probably won’t do a huge party like this year. Bearsnake: NFT LA and NYC moved up their dates to March & April, which doesn’t give us a lot of time, but LA has a venue called the Magic Castle, which could be a possibility for a meetup. And I would like to make it in the West Coast, since this year was the East Coast.
  * What color are kobolds? Elf: We aren’t gonna get into it again. But Jitcy, what color are kobolds? Jitcy: I answered on Twitter that it was a combination of green and yellow.

Wizard Wednesday Recap, 2022-12-14


* The Magic Machine founding trio are featured guests on Rug Radio (December 14, 2022). Bearsnake gets top billing.

Wizard Wednesday Recap, 2022-12-14


Why no elven traits in the collection? Elf: When I was coming up with the ideas in the collection, I felt elves were overplayed in the fantasy genre. But there IS an elven cloak trait, so that implies that there ARE elves in the Runiverse. I won’t say much more for now.
  * Comic book update: Issue #1 (the second comic book; first was Issue #0) is officially finished. Reilly Brown, the illustrator, has signed up for 9 more issues, and is already working on the next one. Bearsnake is extremely close to a publishing deal for Issues #1+.
  * Where is the best place to learn more about FRWC? (from a newcomer) Elf: The website is a good resource, our Twitter timeline, asking questions in the Discord. The website is being upgraded so that it’s easier to use. Wizzypedia also has a lot of lore on the Runiverse.

### Magic Machine Visits Rug Radio[edit | edit source]

The MM team next discussed their experience earlier today on Rug Radio with Farokh. They were impressed by how frequently Farokh puts out shows, and some of his production, in terms of theme songs and a soundboard.

Services like PartyDAO allows the wider public to share ownership and management of high-value digital assets.

Wizard Wednesday Recap, 2022-12-14


Services like PartyDAO allows the wider public to share ownership and management of high-value digital assets.

Elf: During Farokh’s show, I touched on the idea that intellectual property (IP) is an asset that has limitless value. And I’d like to expand on that concept here. Many assets have material and tangible use, and a value that is fairly well defined. IP doesn’t have obvious and direct utility, but it’s potentially the most valuable asset on earth, that is hard to valuate. For example, Dracula comes from the vampire archetype, and it’s limitless what you can do with that. So many forms of media and merchandise are built on top of the Dracula concept. And even if the culture moves past Dracula, derivatives (eg. other forms and types of vampires) can extend its lifespan. IP represents ideas that are connected to the soul, and this can outperform any other asset on the planet. Forgotten Runes builds on soul-bound archetypes. The lore for your characters has existed since the beginning of time, & you are bringing it out into visibility.

Another concept swimming in my head is that what makes assets valuable is scarcity. With material assets, scarcity has a big role in the valuation. But with immaterial assets like IP, the more there is of it, the more valuable it is. Ideas that permeate the collective consciousness, gain ever more power. Under this theory, creating even more characters that people can own could work out, given an ever-expanding audience a chance to own a part of it.

Dotta: This plays into the concepts of memes. Now that we have social media, those who control the memes, control the will of the people This is one reason we hired TheOneWhoRings, because we recognize the importance of memes for Forgotten Runes.

Wizard Wednesday Recap, 2022-12-14


Bearsnake: Getting people opportunities to join the Forgotten Runes ecosystem is important. There are definitely tokenomics considerations, but the scenario might change once the video game and TV show are out, where you might have an “apprentice tier.” This tier would allow a large amount of creators to work their way up to owning a Wizard. And we'll have other ways for fans to get involved as well.

The Battle for Goblintown Twitter account was active in promoting the game prior to launch, using many of the tactics popular among the NFT degen crowd. (December 2022)

Dotta: Niski and Magus Wazir tried out prtyDAO for a bit. It is a single-purpose multisig that allows you to share NFTs with your friends. You have shared governance control over an NFT, so that you can collectively do things like write in the Book of Lore. The UI is very user-friendly and easy to use. And I think this could be a future use-case for crypto and NFTs, where shared ownership of tokens is common-place.

Directted (Bridge) chimed in here and mentioned that the conversion of holder lore to monetizable IP is a big open question of the project. Centralized IP created by MM has legal precedence for monetization, but the community-sourced lore is a new Web3 concept.

Dotta: During the Spaces this morning, we went over the “ABCs” of Forgotten Runes. People are continuously surprised with everything we have going on. I guess we have to continue speaking on these Spaces and getting people to be aware.

Wizard Wednesday Recap, 2022-12-14


Bearsnake: I’ll keep looking for opportunities for us to talk to the wider NFT community, and doing plenty of publicity in front of our releases. In Miami, I saw great response from the movers and shakers of the industry whenever I announced myself as a member of the Forgotten Runes team. We are adapting and preparing for the next phase of this space’s growth.

Dotta: Responding to Bridge’s comment, the idea is that you create the Lore for the pure joy and art of it. And IP is trying to monetize something that you’ve created. Binary Star is our internal project whose mission is “turn your Lore into IP”. Binary Star has taken a back seat to The Battle for Goblin Town at the moment, we still have that in our portfolio of upcoming projects.

### Goblins Together Strong: Forgotten Runes Collabs with Goblintown[edit | edit source]

Elf: Speaking of The Battle for Goblintown, we had come up with this concept early this year. When Goblintown.wtf came out, we were initially worried that people would think we copied them. But we have been talking with their team, they are really cool, and I’m delighted in the way this cross-pollination and collaboration has played out with them.

Dotta: The idea of “Goblintown” existed even before our game idea. We just didn’t want them to feel like we were intruding in their space. But they turned out to be good people, and they weren’t upset at all.

Elf: Goblintown has done a great job at building a distinct culture (which was reflected in their Miami party), we do too, and so our partnership has a lot of potential.

Wizard Wednesday Recap, 2022-12-14


Bearsnake: I’m loving the responses, energy, and engagement with The Battle for Goblintown Twitter account. Great job Jitcy and LachnessMonsta on that. And we have a lot more planned in that area before we launch that game in January.

### Lore Drop: Purple Hat Wizards[edit | edit source]

Microwave Impaler of Machines with its newly forged weapon.

Elf: I love this archetype the most, even if I don’t identify with them personally. They are very talented with magic, especially magic of the cosmos. Their heads aren’t attached to reality. Their magic is very ingrained, meaning that they didn’t necessarily train or learn it - they were born with it. A lot of times, they don’t know how to control their powers perfectly. Might be the most overpowered Wizards.

The Psychic Leap is a hotspot for Purple Hat wizards, although they have their pavilion on an island in the Western seas. Their magic often controls them, because they have completely given themselves over to it, in contrast to the White and Blue hats. Purples often let pure chaos wash over them and consume them. Often considered to be clumsy and silly, with flashy spells. Their homes are often messy, their handwriting terrible. You never know if they are extremely powerful, or have just lost their minds. You might see them on street corners, raving about something incomprehensible.

Examples: Good ones include Merlin (as depicted in the Sword in the Stone Disney film). But this can take a dark turn - a dark version is Darth Vader. Also Akira from the anime/manga.

This completes all the deep-dives on the Color Hat wizards. Elf hinted that he might cover the Hue Hats next week.

### Cult Content Shout-outs[edit | edit source]

Wizard Wednesday Recap, 2022-12-14


### Cult Content Shout-outs[edit | edit source]

  * We start with a fast-forwarded TV show trailer by Magus Wazir (uploaded in Discord).
  * Acideater released pixel art of a pirate ship.
  * People are starting to receive their Treasure Trove boxes IRL. These were assembled and coordinated by MeepleDad.
  * i4nzits made a beautiful 3D model of Ozzz painting.
  * Samikitty made a kobold mug (and hewed to the official MM stance on Kobold coloring).
  * qeshmar used a golden nugget to forge a golden weapon for his golden robot (Microwave Impaler of Machines (12438)).
  * Belial Attacker of Wizards commissioned a bloody piece from Daniela Illustra.
  * Cosmic Birds made a fire meme about Tony Montana shouting, “Say hello to my little bread friend!”
  * Elf commissioned femiki to create an illustration for his Wizard.
  * Emma came up to talk about enigmashut.com \- a place to collect all of her Wizard's artwork and lore.
  * Colormaster tweeted a teaser, “We have something cool coming next week.”
  * Dr. Solo Poplovski came up and mentioned that in the Treasure Trove boxes, there is a missing card with a QR code to spellrunes.com, which has the rules to the Spell Runes game. It will be mailed to box purchasers, but you can look at the website for rules until then.
  * Jitcy mentioned that Wizard and Warrior holders can claim a free Beacon asset.
  * Tabitha of the Marsh translated Issue #0 of the comic book to German. If anyone wants it, DM Tabitha or a member of Magic Machine to get a digital copy of it.

Wizard Wednesday Recap, 2022-12-14


Kabuki
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Kabuki


Joyeuse
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Joyeuse


Commando Fatigues
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Commando Fatigues


Red Suit
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Red Suit


Nightmare (Basic) by1984pxls

Nightmare is a card in the Runes Trading Card Game with a Potency of 6

### Lore[edit | edit source]

> One of the most terrifying creatures in the Runiverse, they are the mounts of Dream Masters who are dark practitioners of nightmare magic.

— ZayLaSoul

Nightmare


Lich Cyborog
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Lich Cyborog


Dapper Formal
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Dapper Formal


Colloidal Silver Man
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Colloidal Silver Man


Scarlet Swine
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Scarlet Swine


Grape Jelly Donut
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Grape Jelly Donut


Green Knight Helm
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Green Knight Helm


Lascivious Body of Sickness
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Lascivious Body of Sickness


Ghost Flame
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Ghost Flame


Phantasmal body of the Veil
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Phantasmal body of the Veil


Dominion Plate Armor
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Dominion Plate Armor


Sword of Babylon
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Sword of Babylon


Green Lined Coveralls
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Green Lined Coveralls


Soul Rune of Brimstone
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Soul Rune of Brimstone


## Contents

  * 1 What is this?
  * 2 Picking an archetype
    * 2.1 Warriors
    * 2.2 Wizards
    * 2.3 Souls
  * 3 Deciding what to buy
    * 3.1 Overall Rarity
    * 3.2 Name
    * 3.3 Affinity

# What is this?[edit | edit source]

Welcome traveler. If you're here then chances are you've been looking at the various Forgotten Runes collections and are befuddled by your options. At its core, Forgotten Runes is a project focusing on decentralized worldbuilding, using the various collections as characters within the Runiverse to build deep and expansive Lore together. All tokens are encoded on-chain \- meaning their images and data are all permanently embedded into the Ethereum blockchain. they This guide will help walk you through deciding what these tokens are used for, what to look for when buying any of them, and what the future of the project has in store!

The tokens in Forgotten Runes aren't intended to strictly be collections of profile pictures; each token is intended to represent an entire character in the Forgotten Runiverse. They're what are known as "creative primitives", a starting template to spark imagination and creativity. It's the reason these characters are imbued with an actual title, name, and location rather than just an ID number. The fact that they are given entire bodies, items, pets, and are low fidelity pixel art is no mistake. Care was put into giving collectors just enough information to work with as a skeleton, but give enough room to expand on top of with few limitations. In a way you can consider them to be tabletop miniatures to build stories around. Holding any of these tokens allows you exclusive access to creating entries for that character in the Book of Lore, where all entries are recorded as on-chain entries.

Buyers Guide


* Enchanter Bathsheba of the Desert (9745)

  * Bathsheba as interpreted by SweetBread

Collectors are encouraged to flesh out these characters with their own visual interpretations and backstories. Although it may sound intimidating at first to try catching up on a backlog of previously written lore by other collectors to gather a sense of continuity, you can rest assured in knowing this is not a requirement! Taking note from other creative properties such as Marvel's Spiderman, the Forgotten Runiverse allows for a myriad of entirely different stories all pinned by the same identity. Feel free to intertwine your stories with others, or even create one entirely on your own completely! Owning a Forgotten Runes token grants you commercial rights for that character! (See Forgotten Runes License Agreement for more info).

# Picking an archetype[edit | edit source]

A small overview of some perks you could expect from owning a Forgotten Runes token.

Although there are many collections under the Forgotten Runes umbrella, there are 3 main ones with primary focus in the ecosystem; Warriors, Wizards, and Souls. Due to the supply of these collections making some easier to collect than others, it's possible to categorize these in different tiers of affordability. Although they will all share in many of the same key perks such as 2D walk sprites of your character to download and use across various Metaverses, some collections will receive more priority over others in the order they receive updates or in their utility during certain events.

## Warriors[edit | edit source]

Buyers Guide


## Warriors[edit | edit source]

Warriors provide an easy exposure to what Forgotten Runes has to offer. With 16,000 collectable tokens inhabiting the Runiverse, it's the most affordable entry point to Forgotten Runes. As one would expect, these characters bring their !might to the Runiverse. This collection came into being after the others on this list but their creation was planned from the start. They may receive updates a bit slower than Wizards, but are still considered integral parts in the ecosystem. They're the only characters thus far to utilize dynamic upgradability through the Lock burning mechanic, enabling them to forge an upgraded weapon for themselves.

  * Lennix Despoiler of Dragons (14726)

  * Animated depiction of Lennix despoiling a dragon.

## Wizards[edit | edit source]

Wizards are the original token to drop in the Forgotten Runes ecosystem. There are a maximum total of 10,000 of them, making the second most abundant archetype with a middle-ground of affordability. These masters of !magic serve as a centerpiece of the Forgotten Runiverse. As the first collection to be released, they are often prioritized for updates. They are the only tokens that can be sacrificed via the Sacred Flame to be transmuted into a Forgotten Soul.

  * Archmagus Aldus of the Carnival (2377)

  * Animated depiction of Aldus realizing his power.

## Souls[edit | edit source]

Buyers Guide


## Souls[edit | edit source]

Forgotten Souls are the second character collection to be introduced into the Forgotten Runes ecosystem. They are the undying ghouls of the Forgotten Runiverse. Unlike Warriors and Wizards, they can only be minted by sacrificing a Wizard into the Sacred Flame. Attributes from the sacrificed Wizard are usually taken into account for the summoned Soul, as they are meant to be a continuation of the same Wizard's story after entering the flame. Because two tokes are required to be burned for a single Soul, and because only a maximum of 1112 are ever allowed to exist, they are often more valuable and highly sought after than the other character collections. Due to their unique minting mechanic, it is still possible to create new Souls provided you have a Wizard and Sacred Flame to perform the summoning ritual. There is a 10% chance that burned Wizards instead result in an Undesirable rather than a Soul; meaning they're usually converted into inanimate objects such a Jelly Donut.

  * Grim Reaper (7274)

  * Various Souls by Tania del Rio

# Deciding what to buy[edit | edit source]

First and foremost, we believe the best way to pick ANY character from our collection(s) is fairly simple.

"Like wizard, buy wizard."

-circa, the beginning of the Runiverse.

Buyers Guide


"Like wizard, buy wizard."

-circa, the beginning of the Runiverse.

At the core of the Forgotten Runes collections lies its lore. Lore that is collectively built upon by holders of the project, participating in decentralized world-building together. One key aspect to take note of is the fact that these characters were made to be creative primitives. The low resolution pixel art leaves room for imaginative interpretation, to the point where even Wizards who are composed of almost the same traits can be depicted vastly different from one another. Their stories are for you to build on, and you may see something special in a Wizard that others don't, and turn them into tell a truly legendary tale with them.

If you can imagine the lore of a wizard, if you can picture the story, and/or see yourself in the Wizard--you are most likely on the right path! Now, you may be asking, "Okay, but what am I looking at? Is there other ways to value these characters?" and the answer is, yes, yes there is. The following is a list of common themes in how our community tends to value each character!

## Overall Rarity[edit | edit source]

Official poster depicting the parts of a Wizard.

This is straightforward, but to understand "Overall Rarity" we need to know what a wizard is comprised of, which is broken down into a variety of traits from the following categories. Each of the following have a certain # associated with that particular trait, that number sits next to the text. Keep in mind that Wizards were purposely created with multiple layers of rarity to encourage buyers to not focus on grabbing the rarest wizard they can find, but to instead pick one they resonate with. If it feels like it's complicated recognizing which Wizards are more rare than others, that's by design!

  * Head (122)

Buyers Guide


* Head (122)

These range from Kobold to Cloud Prophet to Charmer and many more; each with a unique look that helps define that character. Some cult members even form social factions around certain head types! For example, the Murder Guild was made for Wizards with Corvid heads and even have their own Discord channel for their discussions.

  * Body (86)

The body trait is just as important as the others. Ranging from, showing off your aesthetic style, sense of fashion, and/or reflecting where your wizard comes from. A harsh snowy terrain? The desert? Wizards and how they dress can be a tale in itself! Or, maybe, your wizard needs the utility attached to that body. A fanny pack to secure a magical possession. A cloak or cape to hide your appearance, tie it into your lore! The body can give reason for magical abilities, you pick!

  * Familiar (37)

These are critters that tag along with the Wizard. Usually seen as companions, but some creatives have written lore on Familiars being antagonistic towards their associated Wizard. What you make with your Familiar is totally up to you! These can be common creatures you're familiar with such as brown hares, or fantastical creatures such as cockatrices.

  * Prop (73)

These are the items held by your Wizard. Not all Wizards have a prop, but that certainly doesn't make them any less magical than the others! Whether it be a Green Mushroom or a Crystal Skull, these items provide a great starting point for conjuring up what your Wizard's powers are. Remember that creativity is key, your wizard certainly isn't restricted to only using their prop, or for their prop to be taken literally. Your Wizard's Eternal Rose may be completely different lore wise than others!

  * Rune (23)

Buyers Guide


* Rune (23)

Like props, not all Wizards have Runes. These are symbols related to astrology, alchemy, and more. Maybe you have a Wizard with a Rune of Steel who uses its powers to strengthen their Broomstick. Or perhaps they have no Rune and are on a quest in search for one. It may be helpful to search online for meanings behind some of these for more inspiration, but of course you're encouraged to interpret these however you wish!

  * Background (4)

These are all relatively dark shades, and can potentially add an extra level of nuance to your Wizard.

## Name[edit | edit source]

Names can be very important for guiding your imagination! Wizards have a title, name, and place of origin that they were generated with. Some may me missing one or more of these, which can lead to some interesting themes such as of Dreams (9259). Most rarity tools don't take names into account, as not many collections utilize generative names, but some Wizards can be stand out and be highly sought after from having just the right name. Most rarity tools don't account for these, meaning it's possible for a high demand Wizard to go completely unnoticed if you're focusing just on basic metrics!

## Affinity[edit | edit source]

Community made affinity infographic.

Buyers Guide


## Affinity[edit | edit source]

Community made affinity infographic.

Affinity is a unique aspect of most Forgotten Runes collections, and is used for generating cohesive characters. Unlike most generative NFT projects, Forgotten Runes groups each individual trait with certain thematic values, and the generation process uses those values as weights to determine which traits are more likely to generate with one another. Affinity also ties into the name scheme for Wizards, and is why every Pyromancer in the collection has at least one fire related trait (usually their prop). It keeps every character in the collection feeling like an actual living being rather than an amalgamation of randomized parts. Wizards with "perfect" affinities are those who's traits all fall under the same affinity, and as a result have a very clear thematic that they reference. They tend to be highly sought after because of how easy it is to visualize their archetype.

Buyers Guide


Tadmajor (Basic) by Ozzz

Tadmajor is a card in the Runes Trading Card Game with a Potency of 7

### Lore[edit | edit source]

> “Hydrate, make time for important people, they won't always be there. Pursue interests as you won't always have time. Give freely of yourself as you never know who may need a little hand on the other side. Also love yourself fiercely and fight for only the things that matter.“ -Tadmajor

— Giveahoot

Tadmajor (Runes Card)


Golden Lich
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Golden Lich


## Contents

  * 1 In the Runiverse
  * 2 Forgotten Runiverse Game
  * 3 Dream Master Lake and Surrounding Woods
  * 4 Waters of Dream Master Lake
    * 4.1 > Coagulated Waters From The Sacred Pillars
    * 4.2 > Glowing Waters When Disturbed
    * 4.3 > Ritual & Ceremonial Practice
  * 5 Yggdrasil (The World Tree)
  * 6 Markets & Economy
  * 7 Housing

## In the Runiverse[edit | edit source]

Dream Master Lake is located in the central part of the known Runiverse. Dream Master Lake lies just east of The Secret Tower, and is bound to the south by Fur Gnome Wold.

Dream Master Lake

## Forgotten Runiverse Game[edit | edit source]

Dream Master Lake is located at (x, y) in the game. To get there, head due west from the origin.

## Dream Master Lake and Surrounding Woods[edit | edit source]

The thick tangled branches that surround Dream Master Lake, hold up a canopy that spans for miles in all directions- like a blanket, cutting the forest off from the outside world. Ancient trees stand like gnarled wooden columns of some lost city; the gaps between forming winding paths and trails like forgotten roads. It's in the center of these lost woods Dream Master Lake lies. Many wizards try making a pilgrimage to Dream Master Lake to learn of the mysteries the Dream Masters have to offer. It can be difficult navigating your way through the lost woods. There are many spirits that inhabit the surrounding woods, many leading you off trail and very few there to offer protection.

## Waters of Dream Master Lake[edit | edit source]

Sacred Waters coagulate at Dream Master Lake

Dream Master Lake


Sacred Waters coagulate at Dream Master Lake

### > Coagulated Waters From The Sacred Pillars[edit | edit source]

Waters from the sacred pillars coagulate in Dream Master Lake, giving it a natural magical charge to the environment.

### > Glowing Waters When Disturbed[edit | edit source]

A species of bacteria inhibit the waters here that are known to glow when disturbed, giving the waters here at Dream Master Lake a magic quality. The neighboring blue wizards have long figured this out with science and samples fed into their magic-machines.

### > Ritual & Ceremonial Practice[edit | edit source]

The waters of Dream Master Lake are renown for their ceremonial practices. Many wizards seeking the lake out to perform baptisms under their spiritual practice, to drink "The Waters of Forgetfulness" and cure post traumatic stress, or seek out the Oneiroi-Onsen Bathhouse to wash away bad spirits clinging to ones auric field.

Yggdrasil the World Tree at Dream Master Lake

Buildings on Yggradsil

## Yggdrasil (The World Tree)[edit | edit source]

Inhabiting the center island at Dream Master Lake is a giant Yggdrasil tree in which important buildings and places of worship are placed.

## Markets & Economy[edit | edit source]

Floating shop on Dream Master Lake

Most shops and market activity take place on the water to pay homage to the etymology and symbolic language of "currency". Words like "bank" and "liquidity" are examples of water and the role it plays in the symbolic language of finance. At Dream Master Lake, shops can be seen floating around on boats.

## Housing[edit | edit source]

Dream Master Hut's (grounded)

Dream Master Lake


## Housing[edit | edit source]

Dream Master Hut's (grounded)

Many of the wizards whom take up residence at Dream Master Lake build their homesteads in around the shoreline of the lake in either huts or treehouses up in the canopy of the forest. Some exceptions are made and less often do you see boats fashioned into boathouses or extravagant treehouses built on Yggradsil itself.

Dream Master Lake


Sabre
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Sabre


Feckless is a notable community member who is an animator and game developer within the cult and has been a part of major community-led projects and is the creator of the The Heroes of Cumberland. He often creates and commissions art and is open to commissions through Twitter.

Twitter: [1]

Feckless


Ghost Frog
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Ghost Frog


Pale Ghoul
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Pale Ghoul


Red Battle Bikini
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Red Battle Bikini


* Agapanthus Fey Sword

  * Amaryllis Fey Sword

  * Amber Dragon Sword

  * Apollo's Bow

  * Aurelian Double Blade

  * Bamboo Pole

  * Bass

  * Battle Axe

  * Black Bomb

  * Blood Sword

  * Blue Broadsword

  * Blue Chainsaw

  * Blue Longsword

  * Blue Shortsword

  * Bo Staff

  * Bone Club

  * Bottle of Goblin Beer

  * Bottle of Rune Beer

  * Bowl of Ramen

  * Brown Longsword

  * Bush Spear

  * Butcher Knife

  * Chakram

  * Cheeseburger

  * Club of Heracles

  * Crowbar

  * Crystal Claymore

  * Cyber Axe

  * Dane Axe

  * Death Bomb

  * Durendal

  * East Side Pipe Wrench

  * Estoc

  * Excalibur

  * Firebrand

  * Flame Thrower

  * Flaming Dane Axe

  * Frozen Tuna

  * Gae Bolg

  * Giant Cleaver

  * Gilded Dragon Pike

  * Gladiator Sword

  * Gladius

  * Goblin Axe

  * Goblin Sword

  * Golden Poleaxe

  * Golden Sword

  * Grasscutter

  * Green Longsword

  * Guardian Sword

  * Gungnir

  * Hambone

  * Harpe

  * Hunting Knife

  * Iron Hammer

  * Ishtar Sword

  * Jade Sword

  * Journeyman Falchion

  * Joyeuse

  * Jungle Boomerang

  * Kanabo

  * Katana

  * Kusanagi

  * Lavender Double Blade

  * Lazurite Dragon Sword

  * Lightning Sword

  * Lollipop

  * Longbow

List of Warrior Weapons


* Lightning Sword

  * Lollipop

  * Longbow

  * Mace

  * Malachite Cleaver

  * Malachite Dragon Pike

  * Masamune

  * Master Claymore

  * Meta Sword

  * Mjolnir

  * Morningstar

  * Mug of Ale

  * Night Razor

  * Nunchaku

  * Pantheon Spear

  * Partisan

  * Pirate Sword

  * Plains Boomerang

  * Purple Longsword

  * Quantum Sword

  * Ranseur

  * Rapier

  * Red Bomb

  * Red Broadsword

  * Red Chainsaw

  * Red Longsword

  * Red Shortsword

  * Rogue Falchion

  * Sabre

  * Sai

  * Scimitar

  * Shortbow

  * Silver Dragon Pike

  * Silver Poleaxe

  * Skull Spear

  * Skull Sword

  * Slingshot

  * Sol Sword

  * Spetum

  * Spiked Ball and Chain

  * Spiked Ball bat

  * Stratiotai Spear

  * Sword of Babylon

  * Sword of Rainbows

  * Tiger Claws

  * Tiger Eye Dragon Sword

  * Titan Cleaver

  * Tizona

  * Trident

  * Tuck

  * Tyrfing

  * West Side Pipe Wrench

  * Whip

  * White Longsword

  * Wooden Club

  * Wooden Hammer

  * Wratchet

  * Yellow Chainsaw

List of Warrior Weapons


Astral Snail
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Astral Snail


Stargazer (Basic) by Bread

Stargazer is a card in the Runes Trading Card Game with a Potency of 5

### Lore[edit | edit source]

> Mages that have learned to draw power from the night sky. They speak in constellations. An endlessly changing sky means an ever evolving language. Given their reliance on unobstructed vision, stargazers are found in less populated areas such as The Steppe.

Stargazer (Alternate) by Bread

— Giveahoot

Stargazer


The Eternal Rose embodies beauty, strength & love. There is a magic within most of them that preserves their red, delicate petals far beyond the lifespan of ordinary roses.

Eternal Rose
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There are 159 Wizards with Eternal Rose props, making it the 39th rarest prop a Wizard could have. (38th if you don't count "none" as a prop) When passed through the Sacred Flame, the Eternal Rose appears to turn into the prop: Flaming Rose. It appears 3 of the 159 Eternal Rose holders have walked through The Sacred Flame. Baby Wizards who might grow up to hold Eternal Roses are often holding Rose Buds

## Eternal Rose Lore[edit | edit source]

While there is no "official" tale, it's clear that Eternal Roses are often at the center of stories of love, pain, longing & lust. Their bountiful beauty, grace and power make them the objects of true love, but also of deep lust and greed.

One such tale rumours that The Eternal Rose's began in the Red Wizard Capital, in a garden tended by a humble Brown-Hat Wizard, by the name of Battle Mage Samuel of the Canyon. He grew the rose for the peasants and low folk of the city but when their beauty was discovered by the Oligarchs of the Capital, they chased the peasants out, poor Sam included.

But Sam took a cutting of the briar and other seeds and cuttings, so that he might start a new garden. With those cuts, the magic of the city garden was cut, and the remaining roses on the vine became eternally blooming, even after they were cut. While the rest of the garden died and withered, those last roses live on, eternally.

Eternal Rose


Now, the roses are hunted by the wealthy and greedy, as their beauty is unmatched. Those humble wizards who love the roses for their magic, keep their eternal roses a secret so they don't fall into the wrong hands.

To read the fully story of Sam and the Origins of the Eternal Rose, read Sam's lore, or find it here.

Other stories tell of the Rose's being born into being during moments of extreme love and sacrifice. This tale tells of a greedy king who wanted to keep the beauty of the world hidden from others. When his daughter escaped with her true love, his rage ultimately lead to the lovers make the Eternal Sacrifice and stepping through the The Sacred Flame so that their love could live on, Eternally. All that was left behind was a Rose on a grave:

## The Enchanted Garden[edit | edit source]

The Tale of Sam goes on to bloom into the idea of the Enchanted Garden. While this mythical place has no direct connection to the Eternal Roses themselves, it was a place inspired by The Eternal Roses and the longing for a place for Wizards, Warriors and Wanderers who need a sanctuary: Somewhere free from oppressors, safe from the elements, and a fertile ground to plan their ideas, gardens and roots.

In the story of Sam, he fled the Capital and started a new garden, which stays magically hidden from those who seek out the roses and their beauty only satiate their greed and lust. The garden will only reveal itself to those who are of a true heart and in true need. The garden is said to contain magical healing properties and has appeared for many Wizards & Warriors giving them food, shelter, healing & guidance. There have even been rumours that the great Cockatrice uses the Enchanted Garden as a save haven where she can roost, keeping her eggs safe from the Wizards who wish to steal her children from her.

Eternal Rose


Some Wizards have started to gather in the Enchanted Garden to collaborate, connect, play & learn together. If you're the kind of community member interested in helping others grow: join us!

## The Order of the Eternal Rose[edit | edit source]

The Order of the Eternal Rose is a secret organization of Wizards, Warriors and others who have taken a vow to protect the Eternal Roses and the Enchanted Garden. While many of the Order poses Eternal Roses themselves, there are many member who do not. Witch Tabitha of the Marsh has been rumoured to be a non-rose holding member of the Order, for example. On the flip side: possessing an Eternal Rose does not automatically grant holders membership in the Order either. Many who hold roses don't even know of the existence of the Order.

Some of the stories of the Order can be found on a collaborative Mirror.xyz page: The Order of the Eternal Rose

If you want to learn more about the Order and how to get involved in the story telling of this collaborative tale, join the Enchanted Garden discord page or message The Keeper on Twitter or in discord

## The Beginnings of the Story[edit | edit source]

Eternal Rose


## The Beginnings of the Story[edit | edit source]

The beginnings of the story telling of Sam, the Enchanted Garden, the Order and more have been rumoured to link back to crypto OG NotSoFast who famously destroyed his rare, beautiful Black Lotus Magic the Gathering card in a piece of performance art that kicked off his NFT Lotus Project. This project intended to launch a collections of 10,000 beautiful Lotus NFTs that would remember the sacrifice of the original Veblen good. This project was however, put on an Eternal pause, just hours before the mint due to incoming legal action from Hasbro, the manufacture of Magic the Gathering who claimed IP infringement on the project. While the case was stacked in favour of NotSoFast and his team, sadly, agreeing to fight in court could have meant public doxxing for the crypto anon. The 200 Ether that has been crowd funded for the project was returned in full and the project was stopped, dead in its tracks.

Shortly after the collapse of the Lotus project, Notsofast and the Keeper showed up in the Forgotten Runes discord, the Eternal Rose prop floor was swept by NotSoFast himself shortly after. Sam, and a couple others reside in his gallery still. Some have speculated that the Origin story of Sam and his tale mirror that of NotSoFast and the Lotus project. Both sought to bring something beautiful to the community and saw oppression from powerful overreaching overlords who used their influence to keep the magic all for themselves.

Archives of the art from the Lotus project can be found on the Keepers Twitter if you're willing to scroll back a bit.

## The White Roses Airdrop[edit | edit source]

On August 22nd 2022, The Eternal Rose art project launched.

Example of Eternal Rose NFT

Eternal Rose


Example of Eternal Rose NFT

With its roots in Not So Fasts Lotus Project, the Eternal Roses saw the same backgrounds, spells, enchantments and artifacts blended with brand new Rose art. All the art for this project was done by Mankind, an outstanding crypto artist who has been active in the space for years. The deployment of the contract saw a 251 people airdropped a rose, most of whom were members of the Forgotten Runes Wizard Cult.

Airdrops were based upon:

\- The OG lore writers list.

\- All wallets holding at least 1 Eternal Rose wielding Wizard

\- A dozen additional community members who helped build, project or grow the Forgotten Runes community and the Enchanted Garden.

The Keeper teased the drop in the secret tower for 10 days, by dropping background art labeled as places from around the Runiverse. Some of those arts have been uploaded to the Wizzypedia articles for those locations.

Additional story, lore and worldbuilding may follow, but the primary objective of this project is nothing more than beautiful art. For those curious, you can check out the public mint page.

## Eternal Rose Prizes[edit | edit source]

The Black Sands pony races in 2023 will include some prizes of Eternal Rose NFTs. Details to be reveled!

Eternal Rose


Kobold's Crossroad from the Forgotten Runes Wizard's Cult Trailer (2022)

## In the Runiverse[edit | edit source]

Kobold's Crossroad is located in the central region of the known Runiverse. The crossroads is a key landmark in the known region: the roads leading west from it head to Red Wizard Capital, the roads south to Alessar's Keep, the road north to Blue Wizard Bastion and the road east to Goblin Town.

Kobold's Crossroad

## Forgotten Runiverse Game[edit | edit source]

Kobold's Crossroad is located at (x, y) in the game. To get there, head due southeast from the origin.

Kobold's Crossroad


Chad Bro
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Chad Bro


Famine
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Famine


Emerald Staff
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Emerald Staff


Purple Coffin
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Purple Coffin


Highlander
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Highlander


Nunchaku
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Nunchaku


Sol Sword
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Sol Sword


Lewd Revenant
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Lewd Revenant


South Island MMA Pants
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South Island MMA Pants


Zombie Cat
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Zombie Cat


Veggie Ghost
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Veggie Ghost


Goblin Bandit (Basic) by Ozzz

Goblin Bandit s a card in the Runes Trading Card Game with a Potency of 1

### Lore[edit | edit source]

> Goblin bandits... Just armed enough to be dangerous, but incompetent enough where they can be dealt with by anyone who is mildly prepared. To their credit at least they are very aware of this limitation & therefore are very opportunistic regarding who they target as their victims.

— Giveahoot

Goblin Bandit


This extremely powerful potion is distilled from meteorites and comes in many shades of blue. When ingested, the user undergoes an out of body experience, which some call "Astral Projection." Wizards have used this potion to travel across the Runiverse and far beyond.

Astral Potion
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Astral Potion


Platonic Shadow (Basic) by Stalomir

Platonic Shadow is a card in the Runes Trading Card Game with a Potency of 5

### Lore[edit | edit source]

> If all you experience is the shadow, what is real? The creature casting the shadow, or the shadow itself?

— Giveahoot

Platonic Shadow (Runes Card)


Crackerjack Crow
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Crackerjack Crow


Eyeball Fireball
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Eyeball Fireball


Redirect to:

  * Buffkin Plains

Buffkin Plain


Purple Road Warrior
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Purple Road Warrior


Redirect to:

  * Ponies

Forgotten Ponies


Lollipop
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Lollipop


Tiny Cult PixelDolls4FRWC represents Cult for Cult Content in such a playful and useful way. Custom-made for FRWC token holders by an FRWC token holder these cute little pixel dolls are more than just adorable collectibles for Cult members. These cute little pixel dolls made to match your token are great for adding depth to your lore bringing a new asset to your story-telling. Include their image in your memes, gift them away in story to a good friend on a special day and include the NFT, or even request a custom doll or doll costume for a new story! Made in earnest devotion to the most creative and amazing cult and their valued token holders!

Tiny Cult PixelDolls4FRWC


Indigo Moon Staff
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Indigo Moon Staff


### This warrior has been scarified in Burning of the 13 Warriors (2022).[edit | edit source]

They will rest forever in the Ethereum burn address, where it is impossible to be recovered.

Sandy Mincer of the Pavillion (9404)


Cyborg Body
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Cyborg Body


## From Shaman Azazel of the Astral Plane[edit | edit source]

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Qamar Combatant the Rune Raiders (11169)

Chaos Mage Miyo of the Wood (8711)

It was time to fight again. Azazel was ecstatic. The caliber and fighting skills of the participants had by far exceeded his wildest dreams. It was time to find out who would become the very first BlackSand Tournament Semi-finalist.

On one side of the arena was Qamar Combatant the Rune Riders with his Firebrand. His first duel had been a master class in fighting skills and patience.

On the other side was Chaos Mage Miyo of the Woods, magic flames burning around her fists. Her first duel had been a shining example of what Fire magic was capable of.

The crowd in attendance on the wooden bleachers was jubilant. Fan groups had started to emerge in the city, with people chanting for their champion. “Qamar! Qamar the flame fighters!” they chanted. “Miyo! Miyo the fire master.”

“Let the duel commence!” Azazel shouted and the crowd exploded in even louder roars.

Qamar sprinted forward. “He needs to be close to his opponent and avoid getting hit by her magic from the distance.” Archmagus Crowley commented.

Miyo smiled and charged forward as well. Looking for a close fight. “I was expecting that after her first duel. She likes to get her hands dirty.” Azazel observed.

Qamar tried a first hit. He lifted his sword high and slammed it down as Miyo approached. Miyo quickly pivoted and lunged to her right, swiftly and fully avoiding the attack.

Round 2, Duel 1: Qamar vs Miyo