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For organization's sake, I wanted to put together a list of official Hive events, announcements, etc. that have happened specifically within Riverfell only! I will continue tweaking and adding stuff to this document as I go, so things may change and move around over time!

This is NOT intended to be a full list of all Hive activity within the pack! Only story-specific events/announcements, listed in chronological order (not the order it was uploaded), that were released over time to guide the game as important plot pieces unfolded.

And for quick reference, here's a collection of links to official DotW Hive Wars material:

• Main Plot Journal

• Hive Art & Lit Gallery

• Hive Resources

• Hive Generals

WINTER 2021

1.) The First Encounter: At the peak of the Deep Freeze that gripped the Domain, Morgan receives a special request from the Sages to help them replenish their stock of herbs. Morgan teams up with Gold Feather Howl to seek out the precious plants. Little do they know, the two seasoned warriors are not alone out in the endless fields snow and ice.

SPRING 2021

2.) Riverfell Hive War Prompts [Spring 2021 Edition]

3.) Jed Encounters General Sledge: While Jed and Heather stay warm and safe South of the Domain, Jed's foraging efforts are interrupted when he discovers a large pack of white wolves discussing their intentions to move North. He comes face to face with their leader, General Sledge, and strikes a deal that will have lasting consequences for his birth pack.

Summer 2021

4.) Riverfell Hive Wars Prompts [Summer 2021 Edition]

5.) Jed and Heather Return to Riverfell: After Jed's first encounter with General Sledge, he is eager to return home as soon as possible. As soon as Heather felt well enough for the trip, the pair began their journey to Riverfell and reunited with their packmates.

Fall 2021

6.) Riverfell Hive War Prompts [Fall 2021 Edition]

7.) Jed Challenges Shiloh: After a few unimpressed months under Shiloh's rule, Jed takes a calculated risk by calling out her leadership at the Fall Quarter Feast with the intention of finding wolves who may side with him. The longer she waits to act, the larger the growing Hive threat becomes.

8.) A Meeting of Queens: Shiloh finds herself suddenly teaming up with a scarred stranger that found her way to Riverfell's borders. Unaware of each other's titles, the two drive back a Hive wolf ambush and manage to walk away with a newfound respect for one another.

Winter 2021

9.) General Sledge Arrives: Jed receives a disturbing message and realizes General Sledge has finally arrived at Riverfell's borders. The pack is running out of time to act.

10.) The Gathering of Alphas: As the Hive threat continues to grow and spread far and wide across the Domain, Riverfell receives an invitation to the very first Council of Alphas. Shiloh agrees to attend and has Howl and Joseline escort her. Once there, she encounters a familiar face of a former ally and learns her true title -- Nimh, Patron of Vektren. The scarred Alpha demands that Shiloh turn over Yseult for punishment after she betrayed her former pack.

11.) Collateral Damage (Jed x Lyza): After Shiloh leaves for the Council of Alphas, Jed sneaks away from his duties to meet with General Sledge on the outskirts of Thunder Hills. Things do not go as planned and Lyza finds herself the victim of a terrible test of Jed's loyalty to Sledge.

12.) We Will Never Waver: Shiloh addresses the pack after losing Lyza and explains their plans to partner with Mhor and Chandor to defeat General Sledge and his Hive soldiers.

Spring 2022

13.) The Traitor: Jed has what appears to be his last meeting with General Sledge along Riverfell's border. All lies incur a debt of truth. And eventually, that debt must be collected.

14.) They Hit Without Warning: The wolves of Riverfell are caught completely by surprise as the entirety of General Sledge's forces flood their homeland in search of blood. No one is prepared. No one is mobilized. Everyone is scattered all over the territory and going about their lives and duties as normal.

15.) The Last Stand: The original plan to join forces with Mhor and Chandor has failed. Shiloh and Alice decide to put out the call to any and every wolf of Riverfell to join them on the battlefield and defeat the invading enemy forces.

16.) Beginning of the End - Part 1: Shiloh begins to question Riverfell's ability to win the battle against General Sledge. With no way to know who was even alive or dead to fight for the pack, how could she predict their chances of success? Her resolve begins to waver as more enemies begin to close in around her.

17.) Beginning of the End - Part 2: Facing her greatest fears head-on, Shiloh calls on every available wolf of Riverfell to hold the line and drive the invading forces back no matter the cost. There was no room left for doubt; they would risk it all to save their home!

18.) The Reinforcements: Just as Shiloh calls for Riverfell to give their all, Vektren arrives at the shallow valley of the Sea’s Tail River; ready to lend their strength in the defense of Riverfell!

19.) Rescuing a Traitor: After being absorbed into the ranks of the Hive by General Sledge several days before The Invasion first began, Jed found himself in the precarious situation of being both a prisoner and a potential spy. As the Hive moves out in the middle of the night, he realizes he must escape, but how? Thankfully, his only ally manages to track him down and together, the two manage to get away. The objective of their return has shifted, however, from warning Shiloh to stopping General Sledge from doing the unthinkable.

20.) The Victory: Shiloh and Nimh continue to work together and utilize their combined forces to drive the Hive back toward the Sea's Tail River. While assessing their strategies as the battle rages on around them, the two Alphas encounter a pair of Hive wolves approaching from the rear. Instead of attacking the shewolves, however, the two wolves seem hellbent on running straight for the river. The sight and sound of their escape sends a signal to their fellow Hive soldiers to retreat. The battle is won! Shiloh, however, has little time to enjoy the victory as she realizes those first two enemies appeared to have traveled from the direction of the main densite.

21.) Battling General Sledge: Morgan, Ruby, Josephine, and Sasha are trapped within the main den as General Sledge and his personal war party arrive, just as Jed predicted. A fight ensues that is later interrupted by the arrival of Jed, Fiadh, Howl, Deonte, and Calumina. General Sledge is defeated but the cost is steep.

22.) An Unlikely Alliance: Shiloh and the survivors of the Battle with General Sledge eventually arrive at the Sea's Tail River just as night falls upon Riverfell. While the others go on to rejoin the rest of the pack, Shiloh stays behind for a moment to grieve and contemplate how she plans to share the horrible news of what happened with her packmates. Nimh soon joins her and the two leaders commiserate and acknowledge one another's losses and pain in a quiet moment of reflection. However, there is little time to properly grieve as both Alphas fear this is only the beginning of the war against the Hive. And further action must be taken to protect what remained of their packs.

23.) The Alpha and the Traitor [Trial of Jed]: Shiloh is informed of Jed's betrayal and treachery. Her reaction is less than exemplary, though few can blame her given the events of the last two days and the combined losses of Morgan, Deon, and her mate. Jed is challenged to fight to the death, yet he refuses to engage and claims he has information that may lead to the downfall of the Hive. Howl is able to convince Shiloh that Jed is owed a trial, per Riverfell law and customs. She reluctantly agrees and before Riverfell and Vektren leave the territory for Mhor, the entire pack is assembled and a trial is held to determine Jed's fate.

24.) River's Respite: On a sunny day in late spring, Mhorians were in for a startling surprise: the entirety of Riverfell had appeared at their border, looking to seek refuge and news of what had become of their failed battle plans. Upon hearing of Riverfell’s arrival, a recovering Rowena made the journey down to a still-bloody Flora Fields to greet their guests and welcome them into the valley. The Riverfellians were escorted to Aewen’s Court, where they were invited to stay for as long as they wanted. Rowena and Shiloh discussed the Domain’s current situation and regaled all of the horrific events that had occurred over the past few weeks, as well as the information that has come from Riverfell’s new prisoner… But for now, all Riverfell seeks is refuge, and Mhor is willing to give it.

25.) Parting Ways & Crossing Paths: Riverfell unexpectedly encounters Xassa on their journey East. The two Alphas have a moment to discuss the reports of what is happening within Fellfang, as well as the bloody battles that claimed many lives to the West during the war against Generals Sledge and Thorne. Knowing the same horrific fate cannot befall another pack of the Domain, Shiloh agrees to accompany Ninevah and his war party to assist in the liberation of Fellfang from the chokehold of General Carrion.

26.) Coming soon!

After Riverfell ensured the final battlegrounds had been cleared of the injured, the dead, and any possible remaining Hive threat to the triumphant packs of the Domain, Shiloh gathered her packmates at dawn to share their next move. Standing strong upon a rocky outcrop in order to address them all, a small smile turned the corners of her lips as tired eyes surveyed all who had gathered. How grateful she was that she had not lost more of her family to the Hive and she would not add to the collection of faces destined to haunt her dreams.

Finally, it was time to share some good news with them all after what felt like a lifetime of bad.

“You all fought long and hard to save these lands. I couldn’t be more proud of each of you; your courage, fortitude, and dedication to protecting not only one another, but those of our newfound allies and partners in restoring order to this world. I thank you all for trusting me to lead you this far. The war is over. Let’s go home.”

Although there was confidence and hope in the Lady of Riverfell’s voice, in her heart, she knew her own internal war was just beginning.

For now, it was her duty and her focus and get them all home safely.

The journey would last 5 days in an effort to allow the wounded to set the pace. When stopped to set up camp, Shiloh would often lead patrols into the surrounding terrain to search for not only prey but any surviving Hive wolves that may have fled and escaped their previous onslaught. No prisoners were taken. All threats were killed on sight – just as she’d promised the Queen.

On the sixth day, their journey ended. Shiloh led her packmates through the familiar shadows of the Citadels that flanked them as they all took in the sounds and smells of home. And for some traveling among them now, it would be for the very first time.

Her relief at finally setting foot upon Riverfell’s soil was short-lived, as little did she know, their home had been invaded a second time while they were away. The signs and scents of foreigners were everywhere and belonged to neither packmate nor Hive enemy.

It did not take her long to discover that a small band of Loners had taken it upon themselves to move in while the packs (and other Loners that answered their call) of the Domain risked their lives to defeat the Hive. And now, these freeloaders would reap the benefits of a safer land thanks to their sacrifice? As Shiloh’s eyes fell upon a small female enjoying the comfort of their main densite, her fury was ignited at the audacity of these intruders. Hackles and tail high, she wasted no time in pursuing the female with bared teeth and a direct command to her packmates around her.

"Hunt down and remove these gutless freeloaders from the lands of Riverfell by any means necessary! Drive them out and remind them that our borders are never to be crossed again.”

The wolves of Riverfell are finally home after an arduous two seasons of being on the road! Eager to reclaim their home and begin to rebuild as soon as possible, Shiloh wastes no time in addressing the unwelcome visitors and ordering them to be driven out without question or hesitation. It becomes clear that there is little room in her heart for charity or any potential risk to her packmates; not after everything they had all been through and endured together.

Interested in collaborating with the scattering Loners in question? Keep an eye on the #classifieds Discord channel for more details about getting involved!

For everyone else -- it’s been a little over six months since your wolf has set paw upon their home soil, so I put together a general list of prompts (instead of task-specific) for you all to play with as your wolves begin to reacclimate to being home again after so long:

• How do they feel about being back home? Are they relieved/happy and adjusting well, or are they having trouble getting grounded and settling back in with their old routines?

• How did their experiences on the road change them, for better or worse?

• Did they learn anything about themselves (or others) since they first left Riverfell?

• Has their experience with the Hive changed how they perform or view their task?

• For new faces, what does your wolf think of their new home? Are they excited to have a place to settle down and call their own, or do they miss the open road?

It’s a time of rest and reflection now that the worst is behind them all. That goes for not only the wolves of Riverfell but also the players! You all worked so hard to make the Hive Wars possible so take time to wrap up your plots and explore how everything that’s happened may have impacted your characters over time.

And yes, we will absolutely celebrate Riverfell’s triumphs and losses by enjoying a well-earned Winter Quarter Feast next month, so stay tuned!

PS: I have updated Riverfell’s landmark map to reflect some new, historical changes to the territory:

Tagging all my Riverfam:

@spookywonders @ShishiNoSeirei @lunarshadowcreations @shichibi @Willowbyrd @xCinderfrostx @goosened @chateaulatrans @EternalHusky @Echosong112 @IraWolfeh @Celtic-Barbarian @Sychynte @SanjanaIndica @VilkasVale @Night-Meow @sunkissin @littleredloup @PaperElk @OneMinuteSketch @sshouryuu @KingWolfInk @Aerial-Vew @Aekaitz @ibadge @saskediejagerin @lachtaube

Apologies for going so quiet on here (again) -- I'm currently in the final months of a massive project at work that has spanned the last two years of my life. Considering the scope and impact it will have on my career, all my hobbies and creative endeavors took a serious backseat in the second half of this year (on top of everything else I've had going on in my personal life).

I've spent the last several months working 10-12 hour days in front of a computer screen, so by the time I get home, my brain is the consistency of mashed potatoes and the very last thing I want to do is sit back down at my PC. c': My online life is completely backed up as a result and I have so many messages here, discord DMs, owed work and replies, etc. to catch up on. I truly appreciate everyone's patience and understanding -- it's not for lack of wanting to connect with you all, I simply haven't had the mental capacity or time. Ah, being an adult is awesome, amirite?

Minor vent...I can honestly say without hesitation that I've never been so stressed out about a project in my entire life (my senior project in college has nothing on this), as the impact of it affects 15,000+ people at my company. If something breaks or goes down or employees can't find what they need, we risk manufacturing work stoppages around the country/world, audits from the FAA, etc. It doesn't help that the "team" I was told I would have never came to fruition so the entire upgrade to our system fell squarely on my shoulders this year. And people wonder why I've always hated "group projects." c':

Despite my tenure at my company, this experience actually prompted me to look for other job opportunities for the first time in 15 years back in July; the only thing that stopped me was my inability to abandon this project and screw everyone over as a result. Plus, I know that sticking with it means more doors and opportunities will open; either at this company or the next. So I've thrown every ounce of energy into it the last few months to try and finish strong!

And after finally leaving the office at around 10:30pm last night, I woke up this morning feeling mentally lighter than I have in a very, very long time. While the project is still ongoing and won't be "done" until the end of December, I've taken this week off to try and rest, recover, and push the project to the furthest, darkest corner of my mind. For a while, I was honestly concerned I was losing my love and interest in writing/drawing/creating, but after today.......I realized it is 100% my day job that is sucking everything out of me. I can't even explain the pressure I've been under and the negative impacts it's had on my (non-existent right now) personal life.

SO. My goal the next few days is to try and get caught up as much as I can online. I'll likely go dark again for the first few weeks in December, but I've saved up a ton of vacation days to enable me to take off the last two weeks of the year, so I'll be back online to do even MORE catching up. My hope is with the second (and largest) phase of the project wrapping up by Dec 31st, life will eventually begin to go back to normal in 2023. I don't even remember what it's like to leave at 5pm after an 8 hour shift, so that will be nice! ;A;

I appreciate you all hanging in there with me. <3 I'm not going anywhere, life just has a way of prioritizing some things over others. And no, I won't be leaving DA, Twitter, etc. and will continue to upload things on all my listed socials and online galleries despite the chaos I've been reading that's going on. Yet another thing I don't have the time or energy to engage in right now hahaha

Been a while since my last "personal" life update, so figured I'd pop on real quick to share some happenings!

To start, I just want to say a massive THANK YOU to anyone and everyone who left condolences or a kind word after I lost my best furbaby, Kitty, in June. I loved her so much and was not anticipating how hard it would impact my ability to be creative, but as I'm sure many of you may have noticed, it did some significant damage to my motivation this summer and I've still not quite recovered. It's just not the same working in here without her. :c So yes, thank you and just know I appreciate everyone's kindness and patience with me while I grieved and worked through it all. <3

Historically speaking, summer is always the toughest time of year for me thanks to seasonal depression; and yes, it is real and absolutely applies to summer, too, when you live in a place that is consistently, oppressively hot. I have every intention of remedying that in the future by moving very far from here, but for now, I just deal with 3-4 months of intense lethargy and depression in exchange for 8-9 months of pleasant temps!

So the S.A.D. combined with losing Kitty and I pretty much shut down for a few months. :')

However. I'm happy to say that things are beginning to look up just as summer's grip slowly loosens. In an effort to find something positive to look forward to in the midst of my depression, I decided to work on ways to improve my life and engage in some ambitious personal goals I'd put off for a long time.

Such as.....

1.) I have officially secured a new feline companion for myself! It took nearly two months of wishy-washy conversations with the breeder (and just last week I assumed everything had fallen through...) but in a couple weeks, I'll be flying out to Dallas to pick this beautiful girl up to bring home with me:

Her name will be Korra!

And yes she will absolutely be of the Southern Water tribe since I'm in the Southeast USA lolol

She's a silver mackerel tabby Maine Coon kitten and just hit ten weeks old this last Monday. ;A; I haven't raised a kitten in 16+ years so we'll see how this all goes haha. I'm excited and happy that I will once again have an "office assistant" to keep me company! I never want to be without a cat again. >:c

2.) I've also made a very large and very ambitious investment into Something Big I won't go into here just yet, but suffice to say...it's something that has acted as a bit of a "muse" for me since I lost Kitty. It helped give me something else to think about that was unrelated to my desire to fill the hole she left in my heart. So I took advantage of my ADHD super power to hyper-fixate on something this summer that brings me great joy (outside of cats), and come October/November, I might be able to share what that thing is!

3.) In the mean time and to support said investment AND pay the wages of my new Office Assistant (), I have finally decided to start dedicating time and energy to my own side business -- costume/fursuit creation! I just finished my new website, have all the supplies I need to get going again, and will soon have some fancy new costumes ready to sell. I likely won't post them here but if you follow me on Twitter, FA, or (severely neglected) Instagram, you'll be able to keep up with the latest as I work to build up my personal brand. :D

One final note -- with everything happening this summer, my DA inbox and notifications have gotten totally out of control. ;A; So I've decided to give myself a "clean slate" and wipe both of them out entirely -- which means I unfortunately could not go through and reply to every comment and submission. Just know that if you left me something, I read it and appreciated you taking the time to comment at all! I'm hoping to stay on top of my replies to folks and commenting on art more often again, but moving forward, I can't guarantee I'll have the same time and energy like I used to. I will try when I can and hope to be more available once some things get settled and I find a new daily routine -- and, of course, get the new assistant up to speed on her role and responsibilities. c:

I wish you all a happy and healthy end of summer! Here's to Fall and the wonderful seasons that follow. <3

After the unexpected arrival of Vektren, Riverfell’s forces were bolstered considerably.

Together, the two packs were able to gradually gain the advantage, though it was nearly impossible to determine the best strategy for claiming ultimate victory over the battle. Each time one fight ended, another began in the distance as more Hive soldiers arrived from all directions throughout the afternoon. There was simply no predicting the scale of the enemy’s forces or how long they would need to work to drive them back out.

Shiloh’s mind swam in a sea of worry and unanswered questions. There were brief intermissions between fighting for her to express those concerns and consult with Alice, Nimh, and the warlord Jaskier on the best course of action with the information currently available to them. Together, they tried to coordinate a way to secure the territory while also determining the end-goal of their enemy. Was this all just a distraction from something bigger? Was another General on the way with their own reinforcements to assist Sledge? And where, exactly, was Sledge? Shiloh noted her concern for his absence upon the battlefield to Nimh and Jaskier. It had become clear that the focal point of the Invasion was to bottleneck right here; East of the Sea’s Tail River and right at the doorstep of their den site. But why?

A plan was decided amongst the leaders and warlord to hunt down General Sledge at all costs. While both Riverfell and Vektren’s forces remained steadfast, they could not hold out forever. Fear of a second Invasion dominated the minds of their leadership as warriors from both sides were instructed to track down the orchestrator of these events and essentially ‘remove the snake’s head’ quickly.

Reinvigorated with fresh determination and an ideal end goal in sight, the two packs of the Domain carried on even as the sun began its gradual fall toward the increasingly red horizon. Every now and then, a pack wolf returned to Shiloh and Nimh to report their findings before returning to the battlefield. And each time, General Sledge was never reported as being seen. In her heart, Shiloh knew something far more malicious was at play, as it wasn’t just the absence of Sledge that concerned her – it was the absence of some of Riverfell’s fiercest warriors. Howl, Deon, Sasha, Calumina...even Morgan and young, fiery Fiadh.

Something just wasn’t right.

But she could not leave the battle now to investigate their whereabouts or track down General Sledge herself. The forces of Riverfell needed her to stay strong and continue to guide them through this unprecedented scenario.

Exhausted and rapidly running out of solutions and patience, Shiloh managed to find Nimh’s side again. Just as she was prepared to discuss a new strategy, a pair of Hive wolves appeared from behind them; though they made no effort to be discreet or conceal their approach.

Instead, the look in their eyes was wild and…frightened? Preparing for the unexpected, the two Alphas readied themselves to receive the charging soldiers as they rapidly grew closer. And despite all their mental and physical preparation, what happened next surprised them both.

The Hive soldiers dodged the shewolves’ defensive maneuvers and ran straight between them without stopping.

Startled, Shiloh and Nimh locked eyes and exchanged confused glances. Looking out upon the sprawling battlefield they had defended all afternoon, they watched as one by one, the Hive wolves began to turn tail and run back in the direction of the river.

It was a retreat!

Elation filled Shiloh’s mind as both Swiftwing and Heolfor soon found the shoulders of their Alphas to confirm the report that the enemy forces were clearing the area and on the run. Nimh instructed Heolfor to follow them and further confirm the stinking beasts left Riverfell fully and were not simply reconvening elsewhere for another ambush after nightfall. Shiloh agreed with the order and instructed Swiftwing to accompany him. As the two familiars took to the blazing sky, the Alphas watched as they were joined by Finnbar and Llyr. Having eyes in the sky would help them all sleep more soundly tonight.

Except…

Looking over her shoulder, Shiloh suddenly realized those first few Hive soldiers that seemed to trigger the start of the retreat had come not from the North, South, or West —as they’d experienced all afternoon— but the East. Concerned eyes found the mountains they had fought all day to protect as her heart began to race. When Nimh joined her side and noticed her worry, Shiloh’s voice came out in a nearly trembling whisper.

“Those first two came from our den site.”

And with that, the Battle for Riverfell has officially ended in victory!

Following the retreat of Hive forces, both Vektreni and Riverfellians begin to survey the battlefield to find the wounded and dead. Sages and Magisters are working double-time to administer treatment as fast as possible to those most gravely wounded first, while anyone still standing strong is searching for those unaccounted for and helping the rest of their packmates get to the banks of the Sea's Tail River where both packs are currently regrouping.

As Shiloh and Alice race back to the main den site to investigate their concerns, Nimh and Jaskier assess their numbers and dispatch orders to retrieve the hearts from the fallen hive wolves just as night descends upon the plains.

How has your wolf faired through the battle? Are they one of the gravely injured, or one of those left standing in search of survivors and administering aid? Despite their differences, the two packs fought and bled as one. Tonight, there would be no distinction between the two as wolves are cared for, fed, and kept safe in the tense uncertainty of the falling shadows.

Of course...the unsettling harvesting of enemy hearts during the night may effect some Riverfellians more than others...

You're all welcome to explore these ideas and more now that the fighting is over! Feel free to coordinate in the Discord channel and tag myself or King if you have any questions or concerns.

And the ultimate conclusion of this event will be posted very soon when Shiloh and Alice return!

To review a very busy month...

As the wolves of Riverfell diligently prepared to welcome their guests from Mhor and Chandor arriving later that evening to help bolster Riverfell’s numbers against the Hive, General Sledge launched a savage blow in the form of a surprise attack just after sunrise. The Hive flooded into Riverfell’s lands from every direction and, with no warning and the pack completely scattered across the expanse of territory, they were unable to coordinate any form of effective defensive maneuver to counter them and drive them back across their borders.

Meanwhile, as the Vektreni know, they have been travelling for a few days after having left their Holy Land to meet the Hive in battle. Unbeknownst to most of Vektren, Mistress Nimh had a destination in mind when they first set out...

Following the brief encounter she had with Lady Shiloh a season ago, she deduced that Riverfell was most likely to be receptive of aid from Vektren, and they would need to inform the Lady of Riverfell of her and her Council's decision to renounce their claim on the traitor Yseult's heart in return for Riverfell's help and support in securing the hearts of the Hive Generals and eventually Queen for Vektren and their Gods.

The large band of Vektreni find themselves waking on the morning of the Hive’s assault on Riverfell.

(Vektreni may reply to this submission with their character’s reaction for 1 bone, with a minimum of 500 words.)

Meanwhile, Lady Shiloh and Lady Alice rallied everyone capable of joining them to defend Riverfell -- a last stand against Sledge’s forces along the Sea’s Tail River in the heart of the territory.

The Hive’s numbers were too great and, having the element of surprise, rendered the fierce warriors of Riverfell scrambling to coordinate their attacks and defend their home. Things begin to look dire but Shiloh refused to let Riverfell fall without a fight.

Just as Shiloh calls for Riverfell to give their all, Vektren arrives at the shallow valley of the Sea’s Tail River; ready to lend their strength in the defense of Riverfell!

The Battle for Riverfell rages on.

And now with the addition of Vektren!

For all applicable Riverfellians and Vektreni: in canon, the battle will last the rest of the day and into the early evening, but in real-time, you have until the end of March before the plot moves forward. Fear not – retroactive content is both welcome and encouraged given the pace of the events as they have unfolded this month!

Riverfellians in the area of Sea’s Tail River may interact with any Vektreni who signed up for the Vektren War Party during battle:

While there are no specific prompts, here are a few ideas for you to use to get plotting with your fellow players:

• Swiftwing and his feathered Riverfellian counterparts team up with the flight team from Vektren to help quickly spread awareness of Vektren’s arrival and intention to help drive the Hive out of their home. How does your Riverfellian react to the news and seeing the arrival of the unexpected reinforcements?

• Your Riverfellian teams up with a Vektreni to take out a particularly challenging Hive soldier together.

• Your Riverfellian is outnumbered or injured, and a Vektreni jumps to their salvation.

• Your Vektreni OR Riverfellian is cornered and others come to their aid.

• Vektren turns up covered in their War Paint, what does a Riverfellian think of their appearance?

• Vektreni have coated their pelts with poisons, causing any Hive wolf who attacks them to become poisoned very quickly. What do your fellows think of a Hive wolf falling to the poison in the middle of battle?

• Not everyone is a fighter; Vektren has several war medics running around the fringes of the battlefield, offering instant aid to anyone who needs it so they can either escape to safety or get back to the fight as fast as possible. Does someone end up needing their help?

• Conversely, perhaps your Riverfellian Sage arrives to do the same, and has to either help a Vektreni or meets their Magister counterparts and must quickly blend their skills to help.

• Some Vektreni have chosen to carry snapped sticks or bones coated in poison as a makeshift stake to take out particularly large or savage enemies, perhaps your Riverfellian sees this and has some opinions about it? Or sees this and chooses to do the same, sans poison?

• Where the hell is General Sledge.

Both Shiloh and Nimh are in the thick of the battle alongside everyone else, and while neither Quay or King can guarantee we’ll have time to commit to RPs or collabs, you’re more than welcome to include them in your pieces in the background!