The End of the Conclave

[Corrigo]

So when we're in the field of asking about spoilers, can we know what exactly the connection between the red star as it has been around from the beginning of EFUA actually is as connected to Mystryl?

[AllMYBudgies]

A wonderfully crafted, intense and all-consuming faction that was always perfectly executed and ever intriguing. Such fantastic characters were spawned from this faction that will always be remembered; both NPC and PC alike.

I thoroughly enjoyed my time playing within this faction and am ever thankful for the fantastic opportunities that presented themselves while doing so. Such a fantastic take on a Mage Guild concept that only amplified how creative and inspirational EFU is and continues to be.

[Numos]

What an end to such an amazing faction. I'm always envious I played a character who actively avoided the conclave whenever I look at screenshots of what you guys accomplished.

The Good: Rather than being a generic mage-guild the conclave was nice in that it actually had more specific and thematic aims and goals. They were fantastic villains that you didn't quite want to condemn because all their resources and might were surely necessary to kill H'bala.

I also found playing a mage who actively avoided the faction extraordinarily fun - it took a lot of effort to be more subtle about spell-casting, and you had to be careful about who you sold potions and wands to, and form alliances with like-minded wizards to trade in high-level spell scrolls.

The Bad: I'm inclined to agree the conclave was sometimes a little too heavy handed when it came to pvp; now it does make sense as they are bound to have more nice stuff by virtue of so many wizards and craftsman. The problem was that any time there was so much as whispers of an interesting artifact, forgotten lore, a ritual to be performed... the conclave was always bound to show up and abscond with it - the end result would be a storyline open to participation by everyone would then be relegated to just the conclave. Or you had to be super-secret about it, and thereby still limit participation.

Does their dominance make sense? Yes. Could it sometimes be discouraging? Yes, and unfortunately there didn't always seem to be a 'lot' you could do about it from a player perspective.

[Gotham]

So when we're in the field of asking about spoilers, can we know what exactly the connection between the red star as it has been around from the beginning of EFUA actually is as connected to Mystryl?

It was Mystryls holy symbol IIRC

[Aethereal]

It was Mystryls holy symbol IIRC

Her symbol was never RED though. I am sure this will all be revealed over the coming days / weeks / months as the reborn Goddess stabilises.

[Gotham]

Her symbol was never RED though. I am sure this will all be revealed over the coming days / weeks / months as the reborn Goddess stabilises.

Pretty sure it was. Mystra's holy symbol had Red Stars.

[Aethereal]

Pretty sure it was. Mystra's holy symbol had Red Stars.

The third incarnation of Mystra's (Midnight) symbol was a ring of seven stars surrounding a rising red mist, spiraling to the heavens. Mystryl's was a single blue-white star. Whereas the second incarnation's symbol was a a simple seven-pointed star.

[The Frying Weegee]

What an end to such an amazing faction. I'm always envious I played a character who actively avoided the conclave whenever I look at screenshots of what you guys accomplished.
 
The Good: Rather than being a generic mage-guild the conclave was nice in that it actually had more specific and thematic aims and goals. They were fantastic villains that you didn't quite want to condemn because all their resources and might were surely necessary to kill H'bala.
 
I also found playing a mage who actively avoided the faction extraordinarily fun - it took a lot of effort to be more subtle about spell-casting, and you had to be careful about who you sold potions and wands to, and form alliances with like-minded wizards to trade in high-level spell scrolls.
 
The Bad: I'm inclined to agree the conclave was sometimes a little too heavy handed when it came to pvp; now it does make sense as they are bound to have more nice stuff by virtue of so many wizards and craftsman. The problem was that any time there was so much as whispers of an interesting artifact, forgotten lore, a ritual to be performed... the conclave was always bound to show up and abscond with it - the end result would be a storyline open to participation by everyone would then be relegated to just the conclave. Or you had to be super-secret about it, and thereby still limit participation.
 
Does their dominance make sense? Yes. Could it sometimes be discouraging? Yes, and unfortunately there didn't always seem to be a 'lot' you could do about it from a player perspective.

Where is the ugly?

[Numos]

Where is the ugly?

Fat zombie wizards?

[Kinslayer988]

I believe Albert Reed

[Johnston]

I believe Albert Reed

I smell degeneracy.

[Weaverific]

I offer the following contribution the topic at hand:
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[Bonhomie]

I was actually convinced that the Conclave's 9th floor was home to some Arch Devil. Long story...

I guess ressurecting a God is kinda sorta cool also.

[RuinedDesires]

The conclave had one of the best rank systems I have seen on efu. I jumped on board expecting it could be the end, and loved every second of it. The internal conflict was massive, fighting to earn degrees, thinking of how to not only control other peoples actions, but to earn favour with other members, and then turning on them in hopes they would lose respect!

Brilliant.

I truly regret not having more time for efu during these past few months, as the conclave on its own was an inspiration to play.

Well done to all those who took part, and a thank you got Howland and SC, as well as all the other DMs who had a hand in concluding the conclaves tale.

[The Old Hack]

This, however, leaves one incredibly important question unanswered:

WHAT HAPPENED TO HYRSICATOR SNUGGLEPUSS?