The Monthly Briefing
As we continue to develop and grow our server, transparency and open communication with our community are priorities we hold close. By launching these Monthly Briefings, our goal is to ensure that every player stays fully informed on each stage of our journey, with updates on when we’re starting, progressing, or finalizing projects. We’re committed to keeping things clear and connected for all players, so you’ll always know what’s happening behind the scenes, and we’ll be updating you even if there’s nothing new to report that month. No fluff, no silence- just continuous communication.
Previously, updates were given only for Development and Community Team changes when significant news arose. But now, we’re expanding these monthly briefings to cover all teams, giving a complete picture at the beginning of every month. Our goal is to make sure that no matter what we’re working on, you’re always in the loop and feel like a valued part of the progress we make together. This isn’t just our project, it’s a shared path we’re all taking, step by step.
Server Changes
Under New Management
As part of a new chapter for the server, full ownership of Mortals and Mythos has officially transitioned from chunky_dog to SerMordryd. This handover allows chunky_dog to focus on his offline commitments while still occasionally contributing to the Development Team. SerMordryd will now oversee the project’s direction.
New Staff Team Names
In alignment with recent structural changes, the names and organization of our staff teams have been updated for clarity and purpose. An Administration Team has been formally introduced, dedicated to high-level server management. The DM Team is now the Story Team, focusing on narrative and player experiences, while the Build Team has been renamed the Design Team, representing its broader focus on build aesthetics and development.
New Lore Setting, Timeline, Map
The lore setting of the server has been reimagined, now taking place amidst The Cataclysm, with players inhabiting the last stronghold of mortalkind. Reflecting this, the timeline has been condensed so that the Cataclysm occurred more recently, immersing players in the aftermath of the recent devastation. The map itself is undergoing a significant transition, with the new world “Vaelyn” being crafted and designed to align more with this updated lore and timeline.
Map Transition
Efforts across all teams have centered on the upcoming transition to our new map, Vaelyn. This pivotal move marks an immersive shift in gameplay, with new features and important updates debuting alongside the new environment. The transition is nearing completion, and we’re excited to unveil the next phase of the server’s journey, fully integrated with the latest setting and story elements.
Rebranding
As the server evolves, so does its identity. Following the recent ownership change, we are rebranding from Mortals and Mythos to a different domain. Information on this will be released after official channels have been realized and set up. This reflects our vision for the server’s future while honoring its legacy. The rebrand will launch alongside the map transition and will also signify the server’s progression from Alpha to Beta stages.
Roster Changes
Additions/Changes:
+ SerMordryd from Story ➙ Admin, Story
+ chunky_dog from Admin, Development ➙ Development
+ Laurelin from Moderation ➙ Admin, Moderation
+ Sykogenic from Moderation, Community ➙ Admin, Community
+ cafekharel from None ➙ Admin, Design
+ ElevatorMusic from None ➙ Moderation, Community
+ SerMerlinAlteria from None ➙ Story
+ SoulReapingWolf from Community ➙ Community, Design, Story
+ Litespire from None ➙ Community
+ Extraplanar from None ➙ Design
+ 125g from None ➙ Story
+ Jaimedabest from None ➙ Story
+ Spodokaiba from None ➙ Development
Remaining:
| SomeSanity in Community
| WestCarolina in Moderation, Design
| Florensicss in Design, Community
| con68 in Development
Departures:
- Meowzula from Admin, Story ➙ None
- AlphaAntigen from Community ➙ None
- Duckchaser from Story ➙ None
- Flatlinesu from Community ➙ None
- Rue132 from Community ➙ None
- Terry_23 from Development ➙ None
- 501warhead from Development ➙ None
Staff Updates
Administration Team
The Administration Team has been reorganized along with the rest of staff and the transition of ownership to SerMordryd. For purposes of delegation, the Administration Team has been made responsible for oversight of the Staff Teams and working with the Server Owner to organize community direction.
Development Team
The Development Team has continued to march forward with the development and creation of plugins and features for our server. They have been an integral part of the map transition process and in helping rework the staff team permissions and organization.
Moderation Team
The newly minted Moderation Team has assumed the mantle of rules enforcement from the defunct Dungeon Masters staff team. In that time they have also assumed the responsibility of reworking the rules, policies, and CRP standards for our community.
Story Team
The Story Team has made great strides in world-altering events to cooperate with the map change, along with working extremely diligently to rework lore for the map change, reorganize races, magics, CITs, and more, and work with Community to host player engagement events.
Community Team
The Community Team has continued to work through Whitelist Applications consistently. Along with the Design Team, Community completely rebuilt and reorganized Tutorial Island to streamline and improve the new player experience. Furthermore, Community has been working with Moderation and Administration to improve the community values. As well, Community has branched out to include PR and content creation.
The Design Team has been working diligently over the past month to prepare for the map transition. Our primary focuses have been the new map, assisting the Story Team with events, and rebuilding Tutorial Island.
As we continue to develop and grow our server, transparency and open communication with our community are priorities we hold close. By launching these Monthly Briefings, our goal is to ensure that every player stays fully informed on each stage of our journey, with updates on when we’re starting, progressing, or finalizing projects. We’re committed to keeping things clear and connected for all players, so you’ll always know what’s happening behind the scenes, and we’ll be updating you even if there’s nothing new to report that month. No fluff, no silence- just continuous communication.
Previously, updates were given only for Development and Community Team changes when significant news arose. But now, we’re expanding these monthly briefings to cover all teams, giving a complete picture at the beginning of every month. Our goal is to make sure that no matter what we’re working on, you’re always in the loop and feel like a valued part of the progress we make together. This isn’t just our project, it’s a shared path we’re all taking, step by step.
Server Changes
Under New Management
As part of a new chapter for the server, full ownership of Mortals and Mythos has officially transitioned from chunky_dog to SerMordryd. This handover allows chunky_dog to focus on his offline commitments while still occasionally contributing to the Development Team. SerMordryd will now oversee the project’s direction.
New Staff Team Names
In alignment with recent structural changes, the names and organization of our staff teams have been updated for clarity and purpose. An Administration Team has been formally introduced, dedicated to high-level server management. The DM Team is now the Story Team, focusing on narrative and player experiences, while the Build Team has been renamed the Design Team, representing its broader focus on build aesthetics and development.
New Lore Setting, Timeline, Map
The lore setting of the server has been reimagined, now taking place amidst The Cataclysm, with players inhabiting the last stronghold of mortalkind. Reflecting this, the timeline has been condensed so that the Cataclysm occurred more recently, immersing players in the aftermath of the recent devastation. The map itself is undergoing a significant transition, with the new world “Vaelyn” being crafted and designed to align more with this updated lore and timeline.
Map Transition
Efforts across all teams have centered on the upcoming transition to our new map, Vaelyn. This pivotal move marks an immersive shift in gameplay, with new features and important updates debuting alongside the new environment. The transition is nearing completion, and we’re excited to unveil the next phase of the server’s journey, fully integrated with the latest setting and story elements.
Rebranding
As the server evolves, so does its identity. Following the recent ownership change, we are rebranding from Mortals and Mythos to a different domain. Information on this will be released after official channels have been realized and set up. This reflects our vision for the server’s future while honoring its legacy. The rebrand will launch alongside the map transition and will also signify the server’s progression from Alpha to Beta stages.
Roster Changes
Additions/Changes:
+ SerMordryd from Story ➙ Admin, Story
+ chunky_dog from Admin, Development ➙ Development
+ Laurelin from Moderation ➙ Admin, Moderation
+ Sykogenic from Moderation, Community ➙ Admin, Community
+ cafekharel from None ➙ Admin, Design
+ ElevatorMusic from None ➙ Moderation, Community
+ SerMerlinAlteria from None ➙ Story
+ SoulReapingWolf from Community ➙ Community, Design, Story
+ Litespire from None ➙ Community
+ Extraplanar from None ➙ Design
+ 125g from None ➙ Story
+ Jaimedabest from None ➙ Story
+ Spodokaiba from None ➙ Development
Remaining:
| SomeSanity in Community
| WestCarolina in Moderation, Design
| Florensicss in Design, Community
| con68 in Development
Departures:
- Meowzula from Admin, Story ➙ None
- AlphaAntigen from Community ➙ None
- Duckchaser from Story ➙ None
- Flatlinesu from Community ➙ None
- Rue132 from Community ➙ None
- Terry_23 from Development ➙ None
- 501warhead from Development ➙ None
Staff Updates
Administration Team
The Administration Team has been reorganized along with the rest of staff and the transition of ownership to SerMordryd. For purposes of delegation, the Administration Team has been made responsible for oversight of the Staff Teams and working with the Server Owner to organize community direction.
- Server-announcements and updates:
- Staff restructuring
- Team reorganization (purpose, structure, function), new naming conventions
- Activity wipe and new Administrators
- Map transition
- New map teaser images
- New currency (Gold → Quint)
- Community future
- End of Alpha, start of Beta
- To occur with the map change and rebranding
- New administration and ownership
- SerMordryd is the Server Owner and Host
- Sykogenic, Laurelin, and Cafekharel are the new Admins
- End of Alpha, start of Beta
- Staff restructuring
- Rebranding
- Name to be released…
- A new name for a new chapter under new management. This name change is to mark a shift entirely into a new era for this project (new lore, new map, new staff, new owner, new rules).
- Name to be released…
- Transition systems
- Transition Storage
- Items, Quint, loot, and materials brought to the new map
- Transition Bundle
- A special donation bundle available for a limited time!
- Transition Storage
- Discord formatting
- Channels
- Staff organization
- Roles
- Player and Staff role formatting
- #server-info
- Newly formatted and updated with relevant details
- Channels
- Forum formatting
- Layout
- Beginning to cut irrelevant information, replacing old guides
- Staff page
- New team names, colors, and members
- Layout
- Staff Teams
- Organization
- Ranks, objectives
- Color
- To differentiate between teams in a way that is visually pleasing
- Applications
- New formatting, objectives
- Organization
- Updated Store Page
- Pets & Mounts
- Updated AFK Messaging
Development Team
The Development Team has continued to march forward with the development and creation of plugins and features for our server. They have been an integral part of the map transition process and in helping rework the staff team permissions and organization.
- Plugin Development
- Tebex
- Custom Items
- Store, NBT Data
- Nodes for Vaelyn (New Map!)
- Foraging
- Mining
- Archaeology
- Resources (Lumber, Mining)
- Mobs/Encounters for PvE Sites in Eldranor
- Updating Permissions Groups
- Administration
- Staff Teams
- Map Transition
- Movement of items
- Movement of Quint
- Keepsake Items
- A new specialty item type to bring over old items of meaning without preserving their mechanical and lore abilities
Moderation Team
The newly minted Moderation Team has assumed the mantle of rules enforcement from the defunct Dungeon Masters staff team. In that time they have also assumed the responsibility of reworking the rules, policies, and CRP standards for our community.
- Reworks
- Rules
- Reformatting and streamlining the rules
- Policies
- Divorced from rules and reformatted into a statement on community values
- CRP/Villainy
- New systems and requirements
- Rules
- Shops in Vaelyn (New Map!)
- Fishing
- Archaeology
- Entomology
- Floristry
- Bookshoppes
- Foraging, Gathering
- New Map Regions
- Buildings
- Houses, shoppes, public spaces, guilds, et cetera
- Wards
- Districts with unique cultures and expressions
- Spreadsheet for Tracking
- Buildings
- New Map
- Property Numbers
- Street Mapping
- Spreadsheet for Tracking
- Waystones for Travel
Story Team
The Story Team has made great strides in world-altering events to cooperate with the map change, along with working extremely diligently to rework lore for the map change, reorganize races, magics, CITs, and more, and work with Community to host player engagement events.
- Player Workshops
- New Lore Proposals
- City of Vaelyn
- Core Concept, History, Geography, City Layout, Government, Nobility, Guilds, Society and Culture
- Precursor Race
- Race that predates the six foundational races of Athon
- Cataclysm, Age of Exaltation
- Updates to lore regarding the change in setting and timeline
- The Exaltun
- Expansion on the figure, the religion surrounding them
- The Magic and The Wheel
- Restructuring of the magic system and its origin
- Circle of Scholars
- Faction lore and their opposition to the antagonist faction, The Covenant
- The Covenant
- Faction lore and their antagonistic goals surrounding the world
- City of Vaelyn
- New Frameworks
- Combat Techniques
- Magic Combat
- CIT
- Materials
- Event Planning
- Planned and Executed events for:
- Lunthorpe
- Falkenstein
- Imperalis
- Night Market
Community Team
The Community Team has continued to work through Whitelist Applications consistently. Along with the Design Team, Community completely rebuilt and reorganized Tutorial Island to streamline and improve the new player experience. Furthermore, Community has been working with Moderation and Administration to improve the community values. As well, Community has branched out to include PR and content creation.
- Application Rework
- Whitelist Refresh
- New formatting and streamlining to the process
- Night Market Event
- Updates to:
- Core Values
- Assisting Admins and Moderators with reworking our community values
- Player Engagement
- And providing guidance for new players, engaging with the community outside of roleplay
- Core Values
- New Tutorial Island
- Rebuilt from the ground up
- New descriptions and player education modules
Design TeamThe Design Team has been working diligently over the past month to prepare for the map transition. Our primary focuses have been the new map, assisting the Story Team with events, and rebuilding Tutorial Island.
- Redecorated Port Manaan for the holiday with “Spirit Tide”
- New Map Design & The Transition
- Recoloring and remapping the city
- Creating districts and color coding them
- Creating roleplay centralisation spots
- Altering pathing and employing pathing strategy
- Refining the approach bridges and surrounding structures
- Building adventure and profession zones
- Adding hidden locations, easter eggs, and villainy spots
- Adding mass vegetation, parks, filler, shops, and other clutter
- Fleshing out player houses, public buildings, guild halls, and Admin shops
- Event Site Building
- Coordinating with Story to create builds to accommodate events
- Transition Event Builds
- Altering existing map locations to accommodate world-changing events
- Tutorial Island Rebuild
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