I would like to start this submission by stating that there are a very large number of Faendryl players who are very committed to the RP behind the Faendryl storyline, history, and lore. In my opinion Faendryl are among the most RP driven cultures in GemStone taking into account the Vaalorian Elves as well of course. To that front, I feel like as though they may not get quite as much attention that they deserve.

I have a small idea as to how that could be remedied;
A large part of the Faendryl culture are based in two aspects, the Sorcerers and the Palestra that defend them. As you probably know the Palestra’s primary objective is to protect sorcerers and fellow Faendryl from demonic threats. The problem being that until level 85 there is no way to test a Palestra’s mettle against a true extra-planar enemy. (In this case being Ithzir Scouts). I understand fully that it is meant to be a higher level endeavor, however earlier training areas could be beneficial for multiple reasons.

1. Giving younger Palestra in training a place to test and hone their abilities.
2. Giving younger Sorcerers a place to practice their demonic control.
3. Lastly, given that a hunting ground would never be culturally exclusive, it gives many opportunities for all races to encounter new and exciting enemies.

My proposition, in a nutshell, is a level 50 or so rift-like hunting ground. Meaning lower level extraplanar beings for slaughter. May they be humanoid or enthralled demonic beasts or both.

The hunting ground itself could be opened with an event of some sort, Evil summoner or a Greater Demon calling forth hordes of demonic beings around Sol Haven, Icemule Trace, or Landing areas. Then leaving the portal active to the hordes to continue to plague the region and it’s adventurers.

Lastly there have been many calls for more regular Palestra Trials. Now I hope to keep Palestra on the exclusive and exalted side so I think entry to the trials should be limited to a certain number and by recommendation of the existing Blades alone. Unless there are circumstances withstanding that they weren’t able to meet a Blade beforehand, in which case I feel there should be a meeting arranged to discuss the validity of the applicant.

As far as a new hunting ground, that is definitely not my area and not something I can comment on.

I do plan on more Palestra trials, but they will not happen at regular intervals or on a schedule.

I would suggest if a character ever wishes to become one, they should seek out one of the current Palestra and make it a key point of their Rp. Ask to train with them, similar to a squire working with a knight. I know of at least one character working on such rp.

There will be a lot of rp leading up to it when it does happen.

~ Valyrka ~
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