New Event! Ruins of Ash'ai

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Plot

A earthquake has devastated the land of Fiore. Although most of the country is in tact, the quakes magnitude seems to have been focused on one area in particular in some far off region. What was once thought to be nothing more than a baron wasteland has now opened up to reveal a active volcano! The area has now warped from miles upon miles of nothingness into a catastrophic scene consisting of lava and numerous smaller volcano’s surrounding a large central one that is constantly spewing lava high into the air, which then rains down in a destructive shower of flame and rock.

Not many know what this new area holds, however those that have survived the environments wrath tell tales of legendary creatures that they have been tamed and brought back to sell as pets. The rarest and most popular out of these pets would be Phoenix's, immortal birds that have the distinct power to use a special form of magic without their mage having to sacrifice a magic slot like with most other pets. Although these birds are available for mediocre level mages and above, they are quite expensive compared to regular pets and some of the stronger ones require the mage to be high level or above.

As well as all this, titanic creatures have also been spotted escaping from the lava, almost as if they had been sealed within the earth quite some time ago. These monsters are highly aggressive and immensely powerful, so much so that even master level mages have been annihilated by them. More information about these beasts will be released soon, however be wary. Some have been spotting escaping from the volcanic wastelands and heading to regions in Fiore. Defeating them however is said to grant the mage with a powerful weapon that only master and grandmaster level mages can wield.

History

The eldest child of the high-blooded family gets sent to the top of the mountain carrying the ceremonial headdress and staff before falling into the volcano and seeing if they have truely got nothing but good in them. If there is bad in them, a black phoenix will fly from the lava and devour them.
If the're of good, a beautiful bright phoenix will bless them with strength and markings.

One time, a daughter of the Vondant Embero family was to be sent into the volcano after her brother was born and she was over the age of 16.
As she towards the lava without even a word or sight of emotion, a beautiful bright phoenix flew out of the lava and swallowed her. This was never seen before and what marvelled them most was when their daughter, Lillian, floated into the air with a pair of Phoenix wings and an aura ever so bright engulfing her. She landed on the stand of the volcano, her hair pink like burning lava and there was a marking on her wrist that was shaped just like a phoenix. The oracle was amazed, this girl had been blessed with Ashik'ai the phoenix goddess and not only that, sealed herself inside of this young girl.

Lillian was made guardian of their town, it was hard on her but she made it seem like it was no biggie. Nothing bad really happened, there was a barrier around the village that stopped them from being attacked by too dangerous creatures.

A few years passed and the two children ended up becoming famous and very different in personalities. The oracle and eldest daughter of the family saw dangerous things unrolling in the seconds.

The world beneath them began to shake days after, the oracle saw in her dreams about the guardian living in the future, years after.

The Oracle told the older child and she was already aware, she said that one condition to being sealed away was that her brother did too.
The oracle was hesitant but agreed to it, as she pushed the two into a cave beneatht he volcano, the rock began to shine and a wall formed on them causing them to sleep instantly.

The volcano island began to sink and they were all killed except those two.

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As the name suggests, this once barren wasteland has become a chaotic region filled with active volcanoes and a constant downpour of volcanic hell fire. Even the air itself is incredibly toxic and filled with poisonous sulphur, making every second spent in the area filled with life threatening dangers.

New pets and items!

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Species Name: Elemental Phoenix
Average Size: 6' Tall - 7" Long.
Average Weight: 10 lbs
Common Range: Volcanic Wasteland.
Description: Elemental phoenixes are available in three different colors.

The Dark Phoenix. A pitch-black phoenix with smoldering flames all over it's wings and in the lines of it's body. This Phoenix is the fastest of the three and is mainly used for travel purposes. It is worthless at combat until at its highest level.

Upon being leveled to it's maximum rank, the dark phoenix will gain the ability to generate black fire, which is a unique form of fire that will keep burning until there is nothing left for it to swallow. Not only can it eat through spells of the same rank fairly easily, but it can also deal incredible damage to area through how it is constantly spreading and will not stop doing so until the phoenix that cast it is defeated. Black fire always deals a destructive amount of damage and will drain the phoenixes master of 10 mana each use.

The Light Phoenix. The light Phoenix has a large wingspan and feathers made up of a vast array of vibrant colours. This bird isn't really a combat pet, but more or less like a supporter. This is the only one of the three phoenixes that is a female. It has the ability to leave behind a trail of rainbows whenever it flies and can very shortly blind foes that look directly into it for a few seconds.
It is worthless at combat until at its highest level.

Upon being leveled to it's maximum rank, the light phoenix will gain the ability to generate white fire, which is a unique form of fire that is actually solid and tangible. Not only can it deal damage through normal means such as burning, but it can also crush opponents under it's mass or even be used defensively by forming walls. White fire always deals a destructive amount of damage and will drain the phoenixes master of 10 mana each use.

The Fire Phoenix. This Phoenix is a slow flier and travels at about a slightly faster pace than most horse drawn carts, however unlike the others this one is large enough to be mounted and flown on, though only under the condition that the phoenix trusts it's owner. It is worthless at combat until at its highest level.

Upon being leveled to it's maximum rank, the fire phoenix will gain the ability to generate phoenix fire. While the flames unleashed by the fire phoenix are ordinary, they are incredibly hot and can deal the highest degree of burns to opponents that simply stand near the close vicinity of any of the flames. Out of all the phoenixes, the fire phoenixes flames are the most destructive and powerful. Phoenix fire always deal a destructive amount of damage and will drain the phoenixes master of 10 mana each use.

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Only High-level mages and above can own any of the three colored phoenixes. Unlike most other pets, only a feather is bought and then upon chanting the name given to the bird, the feather will burst into a colored flame before reforming into a phoenix. High-level mages can only maintain a phoenix for a post before it will disintegrate back into its feathered form, while Master-level mages can manifest a phoenix for three posts and Grandmaster-level mages can do it for five. Each time a phoenix is destroyed, it will simply reform. The only way to defeat one permanently is to wait until it changes back into its feathered form and then by destroying the feather, the mage will have no way to summon it ever again. Like other pets, phoenixes start off at Greenhorn level, however upon being leveled up to Devastating level through Magic Candies, they automatically gain the ability to use fire magic unique to their type.

Natural Strengths: Talons, Fire, Wingspan, Immortality, Can use fire magic.
Natural Weaknesses: Water, Dragons, Snow, Ice, Reliant on it's masters mana pool.
Price and Availability: 4500 Jewels.

Species Name: Small Phoenix
Average Size: 2 feet
Average Weight: 4 lbs
Common Range: Volcanic Wasteland.
Description: Small phoenixes serve no real combat purpose and are mainly just for show, however they can cause a little bit of damage through their talons and beaks. They follow behind their owner and act like cute little mascots. They have an aura that emits around them that resembles flames, though despite the strong appearance all it does is radiate a little heat. They are small and have very docile personalities. They don't really attack, but like most birds they will follow instincts like nipping, hunting for prey and perching. They have sharp talons, long feathers and aren't suitable for those who aren't too keen on having sharp talons dug into their shoulder.
Natural Strengths: Talons, loyalty, playfulness
Natural Weaknesses: Vain, Water, Cats
Price and Availability: 800 jewels.