Hello Mizaharians!
I would like to take the season change to post a little site update and share some plans (both long-term and short term) with you. Hopefully, other moderators will add to this news article with plans of their own, so that we all get a broad based idea of where Mizahar is going in the next three months.
On a personal note:
As some of you might know, Winter is my downtime in real life because the weather here in the Pacific Northwest gets nasty driving everyone indoors. Constant rain leads to ice which in turn transforms into snowfalls towards Christmas. That means my posting will be top notch in the months to come with very little (except chores) taking up my free time. Recently, as almost everyone knows, I had carpel tunnel surgery to fix a major problem in my right wrist - the total loss of sensation. I'm still, in fact, on a forced vacation to get some well deserved R&R which means I'm slowly and incredibly patiently typing this news article with my left hand (as I will be doing all my posts for the next two weeks). So until after the 15th, expect slow and small posts.
Citywise:
Syliras is getting a new enemy. With the use of micro adventures, keeping them small and progressive, I want to start a new seasonal roleplay that involves introducing pirating on the Suvan Sea into the game. Loran and Kaylana have had it too easy lately. Its time someone threatened the city and now that all the hard work of establishing the Region of Sylira is done.. and Syliras is founded - someone wants to take it. You'll never guess who either... but I hope you will have fun discovering the why/how/where.
Lorewise:
I plan on finishing the Drykas and make a big push towards getting the rest of the God/desses and their gnosis' done. I also have a new type of world magic that needs posting called webbing. I have a martial arts writeup on Ry'vata that needs to be posted along with a ton of lore involving the kelvics. Theres a new monsterish familiar type, a few new planets to open gates too and a new section of lore on folktales and folklore of various races. Exciting stuff.. that I know I will have time to put together. Soon the snow will fly, and that will even redouble the effort. ;9
My Wishes For Others:
I would really love to see two things progress. First and foremost I'd love to see more submissions of lore to the Wiki via the World Development Forum. There's so much to do and so little time to do it. We need the help, and we need it badly! Secondly, I'd love to see more blogging going on. I love reading blogs and its always interesting to see what others are thinking and feeling.
And above all... I wish everyone has fun threading this winter season! Mizahar is designed for fun - for everyone to explore their inner writer and let their imaginations run wild!
With Regards and Respect-
Gossamer