Shattered Kingdoms

The time for another Shattered Kingdoms Bonanza has snuck up on us again!
Hidden in the shadows is this opportunity for all to come and enjoy the
diverse world offered in our role playing game. During the weekend of July 31
and August 1 and 2, all characters playing will steal bonus experience and have
accelerated regeneration rates! Please make note of the following scheduled
events taking place on the weekend:

Friday, July 31, 2009 5PM Server (22:00 Fri July 31 GMT)
Day of the Moon, Dark Shades 14th, 1060 T.A.
The Rogue Hero Challenge Opening Ceremony
Sneaking and hiding. Stealing and killing. These are the bread and butter of the
rogue. Skills are the way of the rogue and few adventurers hold a larger array
of them. Come to the Arena in Teron to see them stake their claim for the Rogue
Hero title.

Friday, July 31, 2009 7PM Server (02:00 Sat, Aug 1 GMT)
Day of Freedom, Dark Shades 18th, 1060 T.A.
Cliff Climbing Contest
The best cat burglars know how to climb a sheer face without a single tool. Watch
these adventurers stake their climbing skills for a challenge of
mountaineering. The cliffs on the east side of Everclear Lake will test their
mettle.

Friday, July 31, 2009 11PM Server (06:00 Sat, Aug 1 GMT)
Day of Deception, Dark Shades 23rd, 1060 T.A.
Assassination and Salvation
Each rogue will have a target they must protect. They must also kill their
opponents target to win. Which rogue will have the best tactics to keep their
target and themselves alive to win? The Empire Coliseum will host this murderous
challenge.


Saturday, August 1, 2009 11AM Server (16:00 Sat, Aug 1 GMT)
Day of Freedom, Long Shadows 25th, 1060 T.A.
Pickpockets Galore
The object of this competition is theft. Stealing what you need to get by is the
most defining trait of a rogue. See which rogue has the skill to collect the
most items in a short span of time. Gather outside the Twisted Wood of Uxmal to
learn who stole the most.

Saturday, August 1, 2009 1PM Server (20:00 Sat, Aug 1 GMT)
Day of the Bull, Ancient Darkness 1st, 1060 T.A.
Battle of Endurance
Rogues will display their abilities of endurance and combat in this challenge.
Fighting until they die or until they can endure no more is the name of this
game. Various enemies will face them consecutively until the rogue is unable to
continue. Death is the same as disqualification in this fight for victory, so
caution must precede the fighter in battle.


Saturday, August 1, 2009 3PM Server (22:00 Sat, Aug 1 GMT)
Day of the Moon, Ancient Darkness 14th, 1060 T.A.
A Kingdom's Crisis
Experience the end of a tale that has been building over years,
a story which bends time and country both! Rush in to see
how changes will mar the land forevermore!

Saturday, August 1, 2009 11PM Server (06:00 Sun, Aug 2 GMT)
Day of the Bull, Ancient Darkness 22nd, 1060 T.A.
The Chaotic Rogue Royale
Tricks and twists will certainly abound in this no-holds barred competition.
Fighting to the death in front of a packed arena of spectators, the rogue last
standing wins this challenge. The Empire Coliseum hosts this battle that none
should forget.

Sunday, August 2, 2009 11AM Server (18:00 Sun, Aug 2 GMT)
Day of the Sun, Great Evil 20th, 1060 T.A.
Disguised In Drukyul
Disguises will be made by every rogue in this competition. Rogues will use all
of their cunning to disguise themselves as cleverly as they can. Spectators will
judge the competition to see who looks the least like themselves. Gather in the
Temple Outlook, high above the halfling Village Drukyul in Zhenshi.

Sunday, August 2, 2009 3PM Server (22:00 Sun Aug 2 GMT)
Day of the Bull, Winter Wolf 1st, 1061 T.A.
The Rogue Hero Challenge Closing Ceremony
Finally, the challenges conclusion will be announced for the entire realm.
Gather in the Teronian Arena for a rundown of the contests and a chance to see
the victor crowned with the title. Even Lord Achernar himself will appear to
grant wishes for the competitors who stuck out the competition. See who will win!


Every event shall include free food and drink as well as the chance to earn a
commendation from one of the existing Heroes for participating as a judge,
volunteer, or any generally Heroic behavior!

(Note that bonus xp will be temporarily turned off during some of these events.)

Come investigate at the Shattered Kingdoms site and get more information about
the game and to prepare for the coming weekend. Please note that server time is
the same as PDT.

PS. Want to help us advertise the game and get more players? Try printing out
the following flier and distributing it at your local game store or university:

SK Flier


Experience the world "where role play and tactics collide" that players have been discovering for over a decade! We look forward to seeing you there.