Ventiera Chapter 1: The End Before the Beginning

[Chespinlover23]

Rumoured to be running amok within Ventiera is a rogue blood mage, theorized to be responsible for the former King and elder prince's death. Royalty aside, his attacks are certainly including innocent travelers and the heroes attempting to hunt him down, suspecting ill intentions on his part.  Having drawn blood from many, including travelers en route back to Tuul, and those minding their own business around the various civilizations, he retreats, and so the heroes decide to hunt him down after the dastardly attack on the airship, and desire for revenge of their own. Unsure on where to begin looking, their only hope is that surely, his location is somewhere within Ventiera...?

The madman proposed a game of hide-and-seek. And so the heroes played along.
From Sugavus Castle to the Hunter's Guild of Sorias, they tracked him. The team of Crys, Pale Beauty, Raltz, Andesine, Kyanite, Arthros, Acolyte, and the Crown Prince of Sugavus, Katki, chased Azote all across Ventiera. Learning of his involvement in many of the problems around Ventiera, such as the crimson wall of ice and the murder of the Royal Family. the heroes resolved to do what they could to cease his deeds.
And yet, when confronted with the opportunity to strike the final blow, the heroes hesitated. And yet Andesine's blade of justice, supported by her brother, plunged through the madman's chest, robbing him of his life where he stood.
Yet with the Crown Prince pleased and Ventiera seemingly at peace, what else could be in store for our dear travelers?
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The event has already taken place. Thank you to those who participated!
*This event will take the party across the map in nearly its entirety. Please ensure you have some kind of mobility boots so you are not slowing the party down. If you do not have any for some reason, inform a mod so they may give you some.*
Rules:
-General server rules apply
-ABSOLUTELY NO going ahead of the party
-ABSOLUTELY NO party splits. Stay together.

Rewards:
-10 gold
-1 HP Boost, based off class
-Recognition of Heroism
-1 Mask Shard [if the user is injured, this allows them to succeed a stealth roll automatically if used]