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Introduced:

Shadow Invasion

During the Darkness Ascendant event, menacing Shadow Spires appeared from beneath the surface of Dereth. Tales were told of random travellers being abducted and sent to the spires for interrogation by three entities.^[1]

When the Thorns of the Hopeslayer event came, large Shadow armies led by Shadow Captains and the generals Black Ferah and Ler Rhan started to invade Dereth.^[2]

Later on in the event, portals appeared giving players access to the Shadow Spires. At the top of each spire in the Spire's Head were creatures called Spire Shadows, which dropped spire key chunks on death. The key chunks were combined to create a complete Shadow Key used to unlock doors in the Nexus.^[2]

At the end of the Nexus dungeon was one of the Soul Crystals -- the Nexus Crystal. When destroyed it dropped a single Core Gem. The gem could be handed in to one of the Master Armorers for a suit of unique, and at the time, very powerful Nexus Shadow Armor.^[3]

Event Summary

April 7, 2000 - The initial attack begins with Shadow forces led by the Shadow Captains attacking the town of Fort Tethana followed by Plateau Village and then Stonehold when each of the captains are killed.^[2] ^[4]
April 13, 2000 - The second attack begins, this time led by a Shadow aspect of Black Ferah. They invade Wai Jhou and then Kara after the aspect of Black Ferah's is killed. After being killed again at Kara, Black Ferah then moves to the Shadow Spire nearby where she is defeated a third and final time.^[2]^[4]
April 21, 2000 - The third attack begins led by a Shadow aspect of Ler Rhan. He arrives in the A'mun Desert Shadow Spire and then appears later on at the Wilderness Spire bordering the Aluvian realm and then finally at the Black Mire Swamps Spire after being killed by players.^[2]^[4]
Black Ferah reappears, this time at a Shadow Spire in the northern Direlands. After she is defeated, Ler Rhan and his army renew their attack in Osteth. However, this time portals have opened at the spires found in Cragstone, Eastham, Khayyaban, Sawato ,Tou-Tou and Tufa.^[2]^[4]
Players enter each of the six spires and kill the Spire Shadows found there. The Shadows drop chunks to a key, requiring players to work together to combine the pieces and complete the Shadow Key.^[2]^[4]
Players assault the Nexus dungeon where they are eventually met by a Nexus Shadow Captain guarding a door. After defeating the captain and using their newly formed key on the door, they finally reach the Nexus Crystal in its chamber.^[2]^[4]
After a long battle, the Nexus Crystal is destroyed and the Shadow armies withdraw from Dereth.^[2]^[4]

Creatures

The Generals

Invasion Force

Nexus Creatures

Maps

Dungeon	Coordinates	Wiki Map	ACmaps	Other	Quests
Shadow Spire	--	--	--	--	--
Spire's Head	--	--	--	--	--
Nexus	40.1S, 79.2W	--	0110	--	--

Items

Live Event Items
	Nexus Core Gem	Nexus Orders
	Spire Key Chunk - Eastham	Spire Key Chunk - Tou Tou
	Shadow Key

Nexus Armor
	Nexus Celdon Leggings	Nexus Celdon Girth	Nexus Celdon Breastplate
	Nexus Celdon Sleeves	Nexus Koujia Leggings	Nexus Koujia Breastplate
	Nexus Koujia Sleeves	Nexus Amuli Leggings	Nexus Amuli Coat

Images

A Shadow of Black Ferah
A Spire Shadow
A Nexus Crystal just before it was destroyed.
Krunk of Morningthaw wearing his Nexus Celdon Armor.

Lore & Dialog

The first wave, lead by a Shadow Captain, attacks Fort Tethana in the Direlands (April 7, 2000)

In the dark of the obsidian wasteland, where great magics wrought destruction long ago, the Shadows stir and awaken. The Hand stretches forth once more...

The darkness has been checked in the Northern Direlands. The brave defenders of Fort Tethana have prevailed; [Name of Hero] has slain the Shadow Captain. The tides of war shift...another captain shall appear, perhaps in a different settlement... The dying Shadow Captain cackles, the hateful sound echoing from the walls of Fort Tethana. "You may have sent me to my doom, [Name of Hero], but the generals are here, and they shall see your people weeping in despair."

After the first captain is defeated, the Shadows move into Northern Osteth and Plateau Village

The Shadows, despite the loss of their Captain to [Name of Hero], have pushed on into northern Oseth, into the Mt. Espar range. Beware, children of Ispar... The ancient terror has come!

The second Shadow Captain is defeated at Plateau Village

The northlands tremble with the echoes of battle, but another Shadow captain has been slain by [Name of Hero]. The Shadows establish a presence in the northern mountains, but otherwise withdraw.... An uneasy peace settles over the land...

The third Shadow Captain is killed at Stonehold and issues a warning

The dying Shadow Captain laughs. "Savor this little victory [Name of Hero]. The Generals are come, meat-puppets, and they shall fall upon your puny hovels like a storm-tide!"

Black Ferah and her army attack Wai Jhou (April 13, 2000)

A whisper floats upon the wind: From the blasted obsidian plains come Black Ferah's armies. Seek the shadow of Ferah.

It is not Black Ferah's true self, for the Generals do not yet risk themselves thus.

Black Ferah is defeated

The wind whispers to you: [Name of Hero] destroyed the first shadow of Black Ferah, but that is no hindrance. The Enemy is advancing into the craggy Linvak Mountains, south of the Sho lands.

Black Ferah is killed again in Kara

A whisper floats upon the wind: [Name of Hero] has defeated the shadow of Black Ferah. The Shadow forces press onward, even to the frontier of the lands settled by the Sho. The aspect of Black Ferah will doubtless seek the power within the southern Shadow Spire... Find the portal to that dread construct, where ever it may appear...

Black Ferah is slain a third time inside a Shadow Spire near Kara

The wind brings good tidings: [Name of Hero] has found and destroyed the shadow of Black Ferah! Leaderless, the Shadow Armies melt away. All but the mountains are safe once more. The land is quiet for the moment...

As the shadow of Black Ferah falls, you hear the cold voice say: "A fine attempt, to have reached me within this twisted pathetic creation. Well done, [Name of Hero]. I see I must reformulate my plans.

Ler Rhan's forces appear in the A'mun desert (April 21, 2000)

A whisper floats upon the wind: Ler Rhan has called forth the shadows to the realm of the proud desert dwellers! The first wave shall begin anon.

Seek out the shadow of Ler Rhan who shall arrive soon…the way shall be opened soon.

Only the protective magic of Asheron keeps the darkest Shadows from your precious towns.

Ler Rhan is defeated

The wind brings tidings: The shadow of Ler Rhan has been destroyed by [Name of Hero]! Coolly, the Shadow General moves on to the plains nigh upon the borders of the Aluvian realm. Seek again the aspect of Ler Rhan; he may be reached soon...soon...

Ler Rhan is defeated once more in the Aluvian region

The wind brings tidings: The shadow of Ler Rhan has been slain by [Name of Hero]! Ler Rhan has been pushed southward to the realms of the Sho and the Blackmire Swamp. Seek Ler Rhan's shadow; he will arrive soon...

Ler Rhan collapses, but hisses in amusement as he falls: "You may have defeated this shadow of mine, [Name of Hero], but I shall rise up elsewhere!"

Ler Rhan is slain a final time in the Blackmire Swamp

The wind brings ominous tidings: The shadow of Ler Rhan has been slain by [Name of Hero]! But Black Ferah has taken up the assault within the Direlands...

Ler Rhan collapses, but hisses in amusement as he falls: "So, you have defeated me, [Name of Hero]. Well played. Yet, I have the aid of Black Ferah, who will now take up the forces in the northern Direlands!"

Black Ferah returns again to the Direlands and is defeated a final time

The wind brings terrible news: While the shadow of Black Ferah has been slain by [Name of Hero] in the Direlands, Ler Rhan has renewed his offensive in the A'mun desert! But a new, cool and quiet undercurrent rides this wind, and it says: Little ones, seek now the Key that leads to the Nexus, and all will be made well!

Black Ferah laughs as she falls. "I have merely bought some time for Ler Rhan to regroup, my sweet [Name of Hero]. How much longer can you humans continue? Our forces are infinite, and you fools still know not our true objective!"

Inside the Nexus

Nexus Shadow says, "It is glorious to fall in the service of Ler Rahn and our Dark Master!"

Nexus Shadow Captain says, "I have failed my lord Ler Rhan... But our Dark Master triumphs even so!"

On destruction of the Nexus Crystal

The destruction of the Nexus Crystal brings a burst of heat through the area, followed by a cool, chill wind. Shadows seem to leap up and fall away...in the distance, a faint voice seems to cry: "Retreat, in his name!" and then there is nothing more"

You flatten Nexus Crystal's body with the force of your assault!

The wind brings important tidings: with the destruction of the great Nexus Crystal by [Name of Hero], the shadows suddenly withdraw! From all across the land, the shadows seem to leap away, returning to their dark corners to hide. It seems that Dereth is safe...for now.

Handing in the Nexus Core Gem for Nexus Armor

You give Alean the Steel Forger Nexus Core Gem.

Alean the Steel Forger tells you, "This is the gem from the core of the Nexus Crystal, is it not? A worthy achievement, indeed. I will make you the greatest suit of armor in Dereth."

Alean the Steel Forger gives you Nexus Celdon Breastplate.

Alean the Steel Forger gives you Nexus Celdon Sleeves.

Alean the Steel Forger gives you Nexus Celdon Girth.

Alean the Steel Forger gives you Nexus Celdon Leggings.

References

↑ 03/10/00 - Shadow Abductions
↑ ^2.0 ^2.1 ^2.2 ^2.3 ^2.4 ^2.5 ^2.6 ^2.7 ^2.8 2000/05 Heroes' Respite - General History of Dereth Vol. V
↑ 2000/04 Thorns of the Hopeslayer - Maggie Jackcat's Event page
↑ ^4.0 ^4.1 ^4.2 ^4.3 ^4.4 ^4.5 ^4.6 Crossroad's of Dereth's Shadow Attacks

[ShadowInvasion1-1] 03/10/00 - Shadow Abductions

[ShadowInvasion2-2] 2.0 ^2.1 ^2.2 ^2.3 ^2.4 ^2.5 ^2.6 ^2.7 ^2.8 2000/05 Heroes' Respite - General History of Dereth Vol. V

[ShadowInvasion4-3] 2000/04 Thorns of the Hopeslayer - Maggie Jackcat's Event page

[ShadowInvasion3-4] 4.0 ^4.1 ^4.2 ^4.3 ^4.4 ^4.5 ^4.6 Crossroad's of Dereth's Shadow Attacks

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 {{Intro
   | Patch Introduced = [[Thorns of the Hopeslayer]]
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+== Shadow Invasion ==
-| __TOC__
+During the [[Darkness Ascendant]] event, menacing [[Shadow Spires]] appeared from beneath the surface of Dereth. Tales were told of random travellers being abducted and sent to the spires for interrogation by three entities.<ref name=ShadowInvasion1>[[03/10/00 - Shadow Abductions]]</ref>
-|[[File:Cragstone Shadow Spire Live.jpg|450px]]
-|}
-== Shadow Invasion ==
+When the [[Thorns of the Hopeslayer]] event came, large Shadow armies led by Shadow Captains and the generals [[Black Ferah]] and [[Ler Rhan]] started to invade Dereth.<ref name=ShadowInvasion2/>
-During the [[Darkness Ascendant]] event, menacing [[Shadow Spires]] appeared from beneath the surface of Dereth. Tales were told of random travellers being abducted and sent to the spires for interrogation by three entities.
-When the [[Thorns of the Hopeslayer]] event came, large Shadow armies led by Shadow Captains and the generals [[A Shadow of Black Ferah|Black Ferah]] and [[Ler Rhan]] started to invade Dereth.
+Later on in the event, portals appeared giving players access to the Shadow Spires. At the top of each spire in the [[Spire's Head]] were creatures called [[Spire Shadow]]s, which dropped spire key chunks on death. The key chunks were combined to create a complete Shadow Key used to unlock doors in the Nexus.<ref name=ShadowInvasion2/>
-Later on in the event, portals appeared giving players access to the Shadow Spires. At the top of each spire in the [[Spire's Head]] were creatures called [[Spire Shadow]]s, which dropped spire key chunks on death. It was found that the key chunks taken from the Spire Shadows at each town, could be combined to create a complete Shadow Key.
-In the final stage of the Shadow invasion, portals started to appear giving access to the [[Nexus]] dungeon. Using the Shadow Key players could enter the final dungeon. At the end of the Nexus dungeon was one of the [[Soul Crystals]] - the [[Nexus Crystal]]. When destroyed it dropped a single [[Nexus Core Gem]]. The gem could be handed in to one of the [[Master Armorers]] for a suit of unique, and at the time, very powerful [[Nexus Shadow Armor]].
+At the end of the Nexus dungeon was one of the [[Soul Crystals]] -- the [[Nexus Crystal]]. When destroyed it dropped a single [[Nexus Core Gem|Core Gem]]. The gem could be handed in to one of the [[Master Armorers]] for a suit of unique, and at the time, very powerful [[Nexus Shadow Armor]].<ref name=ShadowInvasion4>2000/04 [[Thorns of the Hopeslayer]] - [http://www.thejackcat.com/AC/Culture/Dereth/Thorns2.htm Maggie Jackcat's Event page]</ref>
 == Event Summary ==
-* April 7, 2000 - The initial attack begins with Shadow forces led by the Shadow Captains attacking the town of Fort Tethana followed by Plateau Village and then Stonehold when each of the captains are killed.
+* April 7, 2000 - The initial attack begins with Shadow forces led by the Shadow Captains attacking the town of Fort Tethana followed by Plateau Village and then Stonehold when each of the captains are killed.<ref name=ShadowInvasion2>2000/05 [[Heroes' Respite]] - [[General History of Dereth Vol. V]]</ref> <ref name=ShadowInvasion3>Crossroad's of Dereth's [http://replay.web.archive.org/20020112121212/http://ac.xrgaming.net/?content=lore/events/thornshopeslayer/attacks Shadow Attacks]</ref>
-* April 13, 2000 - The second attack begins, this time led by a Shadow aspect of Black Ferah. They invade Wai Jhou and then Kara after the aspect of Black Ferah's is killed. After being killed again at Kara, Black Ferah then moves to the [[Shadow Spire]] nearby where she is defeated a third and final time.
+* April 13, 2000 - The second attack begins, this time led by a Shadow aspect of Black Ferah. They invade Wai Jhou and then Kara after the aspect of Black Ferah's is killed. After being killed again at Kara, Black Ferah then moves to the [[Shadow Spire]] nearby where she is defeated a third and final time.<ref name=ShadowInvasion2/><ref name=ShadowInvasion3/>
-* April 21, 2000 - The third attack begins led by a Shadow aspect of Ler Rhan. He arrives in the A'mun Desert Shadow Spire and then appears later on at the Wilderness Spire bordering the Aluvian realm and then finally at the Black Mire Swamps Spire after being killed by players.
+* April 21, 2000 - The third attack begins led by a Shadow aspect of Ler Rhan. He arrives in the A'mun Desert Shadow Spire and then appears later on at the Wilderness Spire bordering the Aluvian realm and then finally at the Black Mire Swamps Spire after being killed by players.<ref name=ShadowInvasion2/><ref name=ShadowInvasion3/>
-* Black Ferah reappears, this time at a Shadow Spire in the northern Direlands. After she is defeated, Ler Rhan and his army renew their attack in Osteth. However, this time portals have opened at the spires found in Cragstone, Eastham, Khayyaban, Sawato ,Tou-Tou and Tufa.
+* Black Ferah reappears, this time at a Shadow Spire in the northern Direlands. After she is defeated, Ler Rhan and his army renew their attack in Osteth. However, this time portals have opened at the spires found in Cragstone, Eastham, Khayyaban, Sawato ,Tou-Tou and Tufa.<ref name=ShadowInvasion2/><ref name=ShadowInvasion3/>
-* Players enter each of the six spires and kill the [[Spire Shadow]]s found there. The Shadows drop chunks to a key, requiring players to work together to combine the pieces and complete the Shadow Key.
+* Players enter each of the six spires and kill the [[Spire Shadow]]s found there. The Shadows drop chunks to a key, requiring players to work together to combine the pieces and complete the Shadow Key.<ref name=ShadowInvasion2/><ref name=ShadowInvasion3/>
-* Players assault the Nexus dungeon where they are eventually met by a [[Nexus Shadow Captain]] guarding a door. After defeating the captain and using their newly formed key on the door, they finally reach the Nexus Crystal in its chamber.
+* Players assault the Nexus dungeon where they are eventually met by a [[Nexus Shadow Captain]] guarding a door. After defeating the captain and using their newly formed key on the door, they finally reach the Nexus Crystal in its chamber.<ref name=ShadowInvasion2/><ref name=ShadowInvasion3/>
-* After a long battle, the Nexus Crystal is destroyed and the Shadow armies withdraw from Dereth.
+* After a long battle, the Nexus Crystal is destroyed and the Shadow armies withdraw from Dereth.<ref name=ShadowInvasion2/><ref name=ShadowInvasion3/>
+== Creatures ==
+=== The Generals ===
+* [[A Shadow of Black Ferah]]
+* [[A Shadow of Ler Rhan]]
-== Notable Event Creatures ==
 === Invasion Force ===
 * [[Panumbris Shadow]]
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 * [[Nexus Shadow]]
 * [[Nexus Shadow Captain]]
-=== The Generals ===
-* [[A Shadow of Black Ferah]]
-* [[A Shadow of Ler Rhan]]
 == Maps ==
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 == Items ==
-{{Item Table Two|Caption=Quest Items
+{{Item Table Two|Caption=Live Event Items
   | Nexus Core Gem
   | Nexus Orders
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 == Images ==
 <gallery widths=190px heights=190px perrow=4>
+File:A Shadow of Black Ferah Live.jpg|A Shadow of Black Ferah
 File:Spire Shadow Live.jpg|A Spire Shadow
 File:Nexus Crystal Live.jpg|A Nexus Crystal just before it was destroyed.
 File:Nexus Celdon Suit Live.jpg|Krunk of Morningthaw wearing his Nexus Celdon Armor.
-File:Fallen Shadowspire of Cragstone Top Live.jpg|Fallen Shadow Spire of Cragstone.
 </gallery>
 == Lore & Dialog ==
-* For an official account of the invasions during the [[Thorns of the Hopeslayer]] event, see the [[General History of Dereth Vol. V]].
+'''The first wave, lead by a Shadow Captain, attacks Fort Tethana in the Direlands (April 7, 2000)'''<br>
-* For lore on the Shadow generals who led the invasions, see [[Ferah]] and [[Ler Rhan]].
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-'''Town Crier Rumors'''<br>
-:<font color=darkgoldenrod>Town Crier tells you, "News! The floating Shadow Spires that burst from the depths of the earth last month still float passively. Mages report that when the earth quakes, the currents of magic that run through the land shift a little more towards them."
-:Town Crier tells you, "News! Experienced adventurers report being ripped from their daily activity and magically brought to the howling Shadow Spires. There they have been questioned by some unseen inquisitor."
-:Town Crier tells you, "The adventurers taken to the Spires were asked to make a difficult choice. There are six towns where Spires have erupted from the ground - Cragstone, Eastham, Tou-Tou, Sawato, Khayyaban, Tufa. They were asked which of those six they should like to see destroyed."
-:Town Crier tells you, "Those taken into the Spires, after discussing their experiences with each other, believe that three distinct entities performed the questioning. I know not what this means."</font>
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-<big>'''Broadcast messages during the Shadow attacks'''</big><br>
-'''The first wave, lead by a Shadow Captain, attacks Fort Tethana in the Direlands (04/07/00)'''<br>
 :<font color=green>In the dark of the obsidian wasteland, where great magics wrought destruction long ago, the Shadows stir and awaken. The Hand stretches forth once more...</font>
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 :Black Ferah laughs as she falls. "I have merely bought some time for Ler Rhan to regroup, my sweet [Name of Hero]. How much longer can you humans continue? Our forces are infinite, and you fools still know not our true objective!" </font>
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-<big>'''The Nexus Crystal'''</big><br><br>
 '''Inside the Nexus'''<br>
 :<font color=green>Nexus Shadow says, "It is glorious to fall in the service of Ler Rahn and our Dark Master!"</font>
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 :<font color=green>Alean the Steel Forger gives you Nexus Celdon Leggings.</font>
-== Notes ==
+== References ==
-* See the following websites for more information and screenshots on the Shadow attacks:
+<references/>
-** [[Maggie the Jackcat]]'s [http://www.thejackcat.com/AC/Culture/Dereth/Thorns2.htm Thorns of the Hopeslayer] page.
-** Crossroad's of Dereth's [http://replay.web.archive.org/20020112121212/http://ac.xrgaming.net/?content=lore/events/thornshopeslayer/attacks Shadow Attacks] page.
-** ACVault's [http://replay.web.archive.org/20010424143147/http://acvault.ign.com/features/specials/ Event Specials] page.
-* Due to the popularity of amuli and celdon, Nexus koujia was not created and does not exist on any of the servers.
-* Only 1 [[Nexus Core Gem]] dropped for each server resulting in the armor being considerably rare and sought after, especially on the Darktide server where it was known to have sold for thousands of US dollars.
-* In December 2001 the owner of the Darktide suit had duplicated his copy multiple times. This resulted in Turbine deleting all copies of the armor including the original in March 2002. You can read the announcement made by Turbine [[Announcements - 2002/01 - Flesh and Blood#Nexus Armor on Darktide|here]].
-* Nexus Koujia does not exist on any of the servers. However, it was created temporarily when the test server [[Servers#Test Servers|Shadowclaim]] was online.
-* Nexus suit owners at the time of the event:
-:* [[Darktide]] - Lop
-:* [[Frostfell]] - Freeze
-:* [[Harvestgain]] - Hell Maker
-:* [[Leafcull]] - Qua Badib
-:* [[Morningthaw]] - Al Neo
-:* [[Thistledown]] - Tron
 [[Category:Live Event]]
-[[Category:In Progress]]

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Shadow Invasion

Event Summary