Aurilis Magic Academy Event

Aurilis Magic Academy was the NaNoWriMo event in November 2023. It ran from October 31st-December 4th, with extended access to the event included in the 2024 Subscription Bundles.

## Event Outline

* October 31st: The event began with five areas, 24 new creatures (4 of which were Familiars that had to be purchased to battle), 5 individual quests, and 18 tiered quest chains. There were also 3 quests and a new creature added to the Multiplayer Battle Room. Another 2 individual quests and three chains were hidden and could be unlocked by buying a Familiar or item.
* November 3rd: The 2024 bundles were released, containing a fifth Familiar and associated quest. Buying high tier bundles also provided more Familiar Scrolls, to buy more than the initial 2 Familiars.
* November 6th: News dropped, including a message from Amidala, information about the upcoming Moon Ceremonies, and a calendar of events:

* November 10th: The New Frost Moon Ceremony began with 11 new quests, 1 new creature (Misul), a new crystal store, new house and wardrobe items for Familiars, and 5 new Reactions.
* November 15th: With 24 hours left on the New Frost Moon Ceremony, a small 2 part quest chain and the gratitude quest were added to the Assembly Hall. The second part of the chain was for Misul, due to vanish in 24 hours, and was repeatable every **4 hours**. Additionally, it was announced that all new Dust Warriors would be receiving a pack with 100 tokens and one of each Potion to get them started.
* November 16th: With the conclusion of the New Frost Moon Ceremony, Misul retreated from all areas but the Observatory in the presence of Alderbam. Quests involving Misul remained in their respective areas. A new creature, Enapa, was spotted lurking around the Enchanted Forest.
* November 17th-18th: As Dust Warriors attempted to nail down the pattern by which Enapa appeared and vanished, a very similar looking monster, Zeruk, popped up in the Spells Dungeon. It was assumed that similar spiders would appear in the other areas over the next few days before the Full Blood Moon Ceremony. As predicted, it was followed the next day by Aopok in the Observatory.
* November 19th: A bug fix was implemented, changing Greifkon's word count from 900 to 700, to reflect the original number on the syllabus.
* November 20th: The final (as far as we know) spider was introduced, with Muras populating the Library, as expected. Four new repeatable quests were introduced: one for each area/spider. The news also announced that Dust Warriors would be helping to "vote" for the different draconic elements of the creature they intend to summon. They would do so by fighting the new spiders from the respective classes/locations, with the final percentages determining the makeup of the dragon.
* November 24th: Dragon voting from spider battles ended, and shortly after that, the Full Blood Moon Ceremony launched. It was accompanied by the resulting dragon Fuella, Misul variation Mibloom, and the return of Misul. Additionally, all five of the Galaxy Familiars were available for everyone to battle for the first time. The Ceremony also included 7 quests, house and wardrobe items in the crystal store, 2 new potions, a discount on the Fire Grenade Potion, and 2x event drops for the duration.
* November 28th: It was announced that Dust Warriors had reached the second 2024 Subscription Bundles stretch goal. By reaching that goal, Dust Warriors unlocked a new dragon which, once voted on, would appear in the Dragon Camp by February 2024. Nine dragon options were introduced: 2 from each class and 1 from headmaster Amidala. These were placed into a new store in the Assembly Hall, In this market, Dust Warriors used a Stretch Goal Vote, given by the Devs to anyone who had fought a battle in the past 2 months, to "purchase" the dragon they wished to vote for. The news also gave a teaser for the next stretch goal: familiar skins.
	+ **Voting ends on Saturday, December 2nd at noon EST**
* November 30th: The Full Blood Moon Ceremony ended and the Gala began with a note from Amidala and the introduction of 4 Mini-games. There was also another new market introduced in the Assembly Hall that allowed Dust Warriors to transform Aurilis Mini-Game Tickets into prizes. Moon Ceremony creatures (Misul, Mibloom) and quests vanished from all areas, except for Dust Warriors who had Alderbam as a familiar. Other creatures associated with the Moon Ceremony (Fuella, the spiders, and the regular and galaxy familiars in the Assembly Hall) all remained. Spider quests remained, but Fuella's did not. A future Story Writing contest was also announced, and the event badge was released.
* December 2nd: The voting for the new dragon ended and the winner was announced: Dragon #4 with 32% of the votes. They also said that the first person to cast a vote for that dragon, Meliantris, would have input on picking its name. Voting for the familiar skins was launched, and the community pool total was said to have reached 35 years. With matching, that meant that 70 years would be distributed.
	+ **Voting ends on Wednesday, December 6nd at noon EST**
* December 4th: The event concluded, and players without an Aurilis Academy Afterschool Pass were removed from the area. For those with passes, they were allowed to remain. The news explained that those who subsequently bought a bundle with a pass would be allowed access in a somewhat complex way:
	+ *Any Bundles that are purchased from now onwards, will be given access to Aurilis once per day at 10am EST and you’ll be able to access Aurilis until the original date for that tier:*
		- *Tier 1: 3 Days - Until Thursday, December 7th, 4:44 pm EST*
		- *Tier 2: 7 Days - Until Monday, December 11th 4:44 pm EST*
		- *Tier 3: 14 Days - Until Monday, December 18th 4:44 pm EST*
		- *Tier 4: 44 Days - Until January 17th, 2024 4:44 pm EST*
	+ *So if you buy a Tier 4 Bundle now, tomorrow at 10am EST you’ll get access to Aurilis until the original tier date of January 17th 2024.*
	+ (This meant that, if Dust Warriors waited too long to purchase a lower tier bundle, they could already be past the end date for their afterschool pass, rendering it useless.) Additionally, the various token and crystal stores remained available for everyone from the Global Event page until Monday, December 11th. The mini-games remained available, and were incorporated into the Winter Wonderland 2023 event once it started, by replacing the tokens being used to access the games.

## Badge

The Aurilis Magic Academy 2023 Badge was given to every dust warrior who fought any monster during the event.

## Event Tactics

This event can be very overwhelming - unlike most events, all areas and initial quests for them were unlocked at the same time. There are also several types of items involved, which are required for different things, some more important than others. Here are some general guidelines:

* The Assembly Hall has many quests which will complete themselves as you work on other things, including some streak quests - pick up those quests first for maximum gain. The Token Store in this area also includes three Battle Items, which might be useful if you're a new player (read the next bullet point before purchasing them).
* Items with names ending with "Exam Credit" are needed for acquiring and upgrading familiars, which you might want to focus on, as they will boost your Battle Stats and unlock additional content. They are also required for purchasing Wardrobe and House items in the store, but it is highly advised to wait and only purchase these items once you're sure you wouldn't need the credits for something else.
* For the most part, quests belonging to the same quest chain will automatically be added to your Questbook. You can drop them if you're not able to do/interested in doing them right away - they will appear in the area where the original quest was taken. Any quest requirements, aside from inventory items, will have to be achieved again.
* Quests in the Spells Dungeon marked as "Repeatable: as a quest chain" should ideally not be dropped, since it's impossible to pick them up again without restarting the entire chain.
* If you wish to be able to fight as many different creatures as possible, make sure you finish all the basic classes quest chains in all areas (quests which have "101", "102" and "103" in their names). Once you finish those, you'll be able to choose which areas and quests to focus on.
* Remember that this event is meant to help you be more productive, not overwhelm you - depending on your output, you may not be able to do everything this event has to offer, and some content may not be available to you due to other reasons. It's best to focus on things you enjoy - it's just a game, after all. Have fun!

* Regarding the **New Frost Moon Ceremony** from the 10th-16th, the news shared a tip from Amidala: "Most professors only require a few Misul to complete their quests, so Headmaster Amidala suggests picking up the quests you want, defeating a few Misul, and then having the rest of the month to finish the other battles." Misul will return for the second Ceremony later in the month, but those with an Alderbam familiar will be able to battle it outside of those two interludes.

## Multiplayer Battle Room Quests

Medium: 9,100
Hard: 10,400

Repeatable: 12 hours

## Co-Op Battles

**Headmaster Amidala**
500 words/30 minutes
(on Easy Difficulty)

## Lore

### October 13th

**History of Aurilis Magic Academy**:

The Aurilis Magic Academy was founded by Aurilis the 1st. It is said that Aurilis learned the ways of magic by deciphering and meditating upon the Ericeus Scrolls. Scrolls which were left behind by the Gods and written in a language that was not meant for mortals to understand. The scrolls have since been lost, but the knowledge held within them has been kept safe by the founding of Aurilis and the generations of magicians that have moved through that academy ever since.
Aurilis created the school so that the wishes of the Gods would not be forgotten. He foresaw a world consumed by greed and lust for power and knew that an equal balancing force would be needed. The academy allowed all who wished to seek knowledge to enter their doors, but few were able to complete the rigorous education to become full members of the academy's alumni.
The Shaman Guild is said to have learned what they know from their founding members having attended the academy.
For centuries the Academy trained magicians, hoping to foster a closer connection with the Gods. The graduates of the Academy were highly respected in the old world. Some took other roles when they graduated, such as governors of territories, or advisors to Kings and Queens. But most remained at the Academy, teaching new generations, and deepening the academy's knowledge and practices.
When the Dust first arrived, the academy banned all study and use of it, and for the first time in its history, restricted acceptance to anyone it suspected had come in contact with the Dust. Since the great Rupture that fragmented the world into floating islands, the academy has not been heard of and was thought to have been lost.
Invitation from Amidala:

*“Beings of the Valley,*
*I write to you on this auspicious day in hopes of connecting two fated pathways.*
*I am Amidala, headmaster of the Aurilis Magic Academy, and it would be an honor to meet those who fight Dust. Tales of your victories have reached our school halls, inspiring students and teachers alike.*
*I offer you an invitation to our academy so that we may show you firsthand the education in magic we offer our students.*
*If you join us, you will leave my academy with the tools and experiences that will strengthen you in your fight against Dust. As for what benefits we would gain, in addition to the allies, we also hope to inspire your warriors to join us as full-time students in the future. This world needs more magicians, more people to make sure magic continues to shine in people’s lives.*
*In a few weeks time, three days after the full moon, a portal will open between our two islands. We hope to see you on the other side.*
*In spirit, heart, and education,*
*Amidala*
*Headmaster Aurilis Magic Academy”*
Letter from Bavata:

*"Dust Warriors,*
*Records found by the Curator shows that the Aurilis Magic Academy had a long history in the old world, and if this Amidala is who they say they are, then it means the academy has survived the great Rupture and the Dust.*
*I believe they will be useful allies in our fight against Dust, and it would do us well to accept their invitation, with, of course, the appropriate caution.*
*A scouting group will be sent across, to make sure the other side is safe, when the portal first opens. After we know what is waiting for us, Dust Warriors will be allowed to go through. In the meantime, I have asked Nabia to comb Elder Library for any additional information she can find on this school and have shared her initial findings below. Forewarned is forearmed. However, at this moment, all signs point toward an auspicious moment indeed. I will write to Amidala and accept their invitation on behalf of all Dust Warriors.*
*For now, we will prepare accordingly and share more information as we have it. Do what you wish, and can, to prepare individually, Dust Warriors. As Velts would say, education always has its share of tests, trials, and tribulations, though the reward for powering through is usually sweet.*
*Bavata"*
### October 20th

A message from Amidala:

*"Beings of the Valley,*
*Thank you for accepting our invitation, we are most excited to meet you in 11 days time! First year professors have already begun preparing their curriculum for you and the academy is in a most festive mood.*
*I understand your hesitation to trust us, and the portal, in these dangerous times. So with your permission, we will open the portal in a week. That will allow your scouting party to come through ahead of time and make sure everything is safe for others to follow.*
*In the meantime, my eager professors have asked me to share with you information about the classes you will be taking.*
*These are the 4 classes our first-year students take and will be available to you in an accelerated learning program:*
* ***Astrology - Moon & Sun Cycles with Transfiguration:** Astrology class is led by Professor Aylin and studies the movements of our Moon and Sun. High atop the academy observatory students will study the skies. The Moon and Sun go through cycles, and each cycle transfigures itself into a different magical creature.*
* ***Ancient Knowledge - Gods, History & Ericeus Scrolls:** Ancient Knowledge (the class) takes place in the academy library and is led by Professor Bartholemus. Here students will fight their way through old esoteric texts, many of which will fight to protect their knowledge.*
* ***Alchemy - Transmutation of materials:** Alchemy class is led by Professor Perrene and takes place in the academy’s forest. Students will scour the forest looking for specific monsters and materials, and will learn the art of mixing and source transmutation.*
* ***Spells - Casting Spells & Protection Rituals:** Spells class is taught by Professor Wynncott and takes place in the old dungeons beneath the alumni graveyard. Here students will fight evil spirits left behind by advanced students who made mistakes while casting their own spells. These evil beings have been bound in place so first year students can practice protection spells along with the basics of spell casting.*

*Dust Warriors, your stay with us aligns with a black new moon and a super blue full moon, magical times we’ll honor with the appropriate ceremonies.*
*We eagerly await your arrival at our academy.*
*Amidala*
*Headmaster Aurilis Magic Academy"*
### November 6th

A few words from Amidala:

*"Beings of the Valley,*
*I have talked with your professors and we are all so pleased that your first several days at our academy have gone so well. Your energy and excitement had been bouncing off the school walls, and your thirst for learning magic has lightened our spirits. It’s truly good to see students engaged in their courses.*
*I’ve also received the following notes:*
* *Professor Perrene asks students to carry compasses when wandering in the forest; keeping track is hard enough, and almost impossible when students are lost.*
* *Professor Wynncott says some of you have already completed red dungeons! Congratulations, and your petition for a first aid station in the dungeon will be considered.*
* *Professor Bartholemus’ library reports that books are crawling up the walls to get away from eager-to-learn Dust Warriors.*
* *And last, but not least, I have certainly been challenged (and enjoyed it) when fighting groups of you in the Co-Op section.*

*We are in awe, and grateful that you have taken your studies so seriously.*
*And no, I did not forget about Professor Aylin. This letter is actually on his behalf, and about our soon approaching New Frost Moon Ceremony. Things may become a little strange around here, especially for newcomers, so we thought it’d be best to prepare you.*
*Moon Ceremonies themselves are an important time for the academy, especially since our nearest moon and its cycles affect us. We will have two particularly strong cycles while you are here, and which you can take part in:*
*This Friday we’ll have a New Frost Moon, and on the 24th we’ll have a Full Blood Moon. Two opposing spirits of the same being; Two powerful pulls of energy in different directions.*
*The New Frost Moon is a time for new beginnings, always a welcomed omen for new school terms and new life will sprout around the school.*
*At the same time, monsters drop more items and professors match the increase in activity with new exams in each course. This is an opportunity to further your bond with your familiars, upgrading them into a form that will stay with you forever, no matter the adventure.*
*Activity will be highest in the Observatory, where we will see the arrival of an elusive new being which is only available during Moon Ceremonies. Any Dust Warrior who has trained in the arts of Astrology, and who also have a strong bond with Alderbam, will be able to see this being even after the ceremony ends. In addition to all of that, more exams than usual will be offered for the Astrology track.*
*While life appears naturally during a New Moon, during a Full Moon it is not so. It is through us making an offering that we are able to bring new life to the academy. The stronger our offering, the stronger the being we will summon. This year, we have been gifted a Dragon Egg by your friends of the Dragon Clan for our summoning. This egg is preparing to hatch deep in the Spells dungeon and will be ready for the Blood Moon Ceremony starting on the 24th.*
*Moon Ceremonies are a time for celebrating the gifts offered by the spirit world, and we can’t wait to share these with you. Each Professor has been preparing something for their students during these times.*
*I shall return for the start of the ceremony on Friday. Until then, continue your studies and your education in magic.*
*Headmaster Amidala"*
### November 30th

We inaugurate the gala with a few words from Headmaster Amidala:

*“Beings of the Valley… Or should I say, students of Aurilis.*
*It was 30 days ago that you knew very little of this academy, its professors, and the education we provide. One month later, and just a few days from the end of our school term, we can look back at all we have done together and celebrate your accomplishments.*
*Thousands of you have walked through these halls and left them forever changed. As a group you completed more than 180,000 exams, keeping our Professors busy at all times. You defeated us and our creatures more than 800,000 times in battle, from the tiniest Musya to the largest Mertino, and we have all been delighted to take part in your schooling.*
*Most importantly, for us as educators and you as students, you wrote more than 200,000,000 words while at the Academy!*
*Thank you for making this possible, Dust Warriors!*
*As a token of appreciation each Professor has crafted a mini-game for their class. A small, fun way to unwind after a rigorous month of classes. You can earn tickets from each mini-game, which can then be traded for rewards in our new Mini-Game Store.*
*We hope you enjoy your final days at the Academy and we’ll see you again soon!*
*Amidala*
*PS: To those staying “after school” when others leave, we look forward to your longer visit."*

## Event Art

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