The Aion next update Echos of Eternity has been released with new content for Archdaevas, including new solo and group instances, new and updated arenas, a brand new crafting profession, Coalescence, stigma changes and much more!
Lore
In ancient times, the Cataclysm shattered the Tower of Eternity. Siel, the Lady of Time, gave her life to establish a massive Aetheric Field, and by these actions prevented Atreia from being destroyed outright. The Aetheric Field caused the ancient, sacred lands around the tower to be locked in stasis, and banished all who would threaten the tower's sanctity.
Lore
In ancient times, the Cataclysm shattered the Tower of Eternity. Siel, the Lady of Time, gave her life to establish a massive Aetheric Field, and by these actions prevented Atreia from being destroyed outright. The Aetheric Field caused the ancient, sacred lands around the tower to be locked in stasis, and banished all who would threaten the tower's sanctity.
One thousand years after the Cataclysm, the Aetheric Field is shrinking. With the thawing of time, the lands have once again awakened, and the Cataclysm has slowly started to progress again and threaten the existence of all Atreia.
Ariel and Azphel, sensing the change in the unstable flow of Aether, have learned of a powerful artifact in the Tower that could save Atreia from the reawakened Cataclysm. However, using this artifact could destroy either Elysea or Asmodae. Unable to let go of their age-old hatred, both have ordered the complete destruction of the other's lands.
As Elyos and Asmodian forces clash around the Tower of Eternity, both armies have come to realize each other's intentions, and intensify their war of survival.
Zones
The hallowed grounds around the twin bases of the Tower of Eternity have awakened from their long slumber. Beasts not seen for a thousand years once again stir, and life in the days of the Cataclysm resumes.
For the Asmodians, Norsvold is a bitter reminder of a more complacent time, and the destruction that the Elyos invited by agreeing to peace with the Balaur. For the Elyos, Iluma represents the holiest of holy grounds, defiled by the Asmodians' barbaric paranoia and insistence on bloodshed.
And yet, there is wonder yet to be found here, and ancient secrets long forgotten - for within the Tower of Eternity itself, at the heart of all knowledge, exists a truth that will reshape Aion's grand creation forever.
Iluma
Norsvold
Archdaeva
Within in the Archives of Eternity lay the memories of your past life - that of the mighty Archdaeva, the forgotten hero of the ancient war with the Balaur. Only by regaining your lost memories and power can you fulfill your destiny. As an Archdaeva you will gain Essence, which can be spent on things such as improving your base stats and learning Archdaeva-only skills.
Earth
Terraskin: For a time, gain increased shock resistance and take less damage as your HP decreases.
Within in the Archives of Eternity lay the memories of your past life - that of the mighty Archdaeva, the forgotten hero of the ancient war with the Balaur. Only by regaining your lost memories and power can you fulfill your destiny. As an Archdaeva you will gain Essence, which can be spent on things such as improving your base stats and learning Archdaeva-only skills.
Earth
Terraskin: For a time, gain increased shock resistance and take less damage as your HP decreases.
Terraform: Remove all debuffs.
Water
Hydropulse: For a time, heal HP whenever you receive damage, with a chance of removing debuffs.
Waterbind: Inflicts water damage on nearby enemies and immobilizes them for a time.
Hydropulse: For a time, heal HP whenever you receive damage, with a chance of removing debuffs.
Waterbind: Inflicts water damage on nearby enemies and immobilizes them for a time.
Fire
Incinerate: For a time, all non-AoE attacks inflict damage on enemies near the target, and you reflect damage back on attacking foes.
Detonate: Transport 15m backwards. Creates a fiery explosion damaging multiple enemies near your original location, and recovers your HP.
Incinerate: For a time, all non-AoE attacks inflict damage on enemies near the target, and you reflect damage back on attacking foes.
Detonate: Transport 15m backwards. Creates a fiery explosion damaging multiple enemies near your original location, and recovers your HP.
Wind
Windfall: Removes all movement related debuffs and increases resistance to immobilization and speed reduction for a time. Attack range increases and attackers' movement speed is reduced.
Mercurial Blast: Quickly move forward.
Windfall: Removes all movement related debuffs and increases resistance to immobilization and speed reduction for a time. Attack range increases and attackers' movement speed is reduced.
Mercurial Blast: Quickly move forward.
Instances
Archives of Eternity
The Archives of Eternity are the mystical source of all the knowledge in Atreia, a literal font of wisdom. Caretakers patrol its halls, eternally filing this knowledge for inscrutable reasons. Both the Elyos and the Asmodians have descended upon this place, eager for any clue or scrap of information regarding the artifact that can save Atreia from the Cataclysm.
But all knowledge comes with a price, and exploring the Archives is no small feat. With their intrusion, ancient security systems hum to life. The halls themselves seem to shift and rearrange themselves, as though to block the unworthy from their quarry. Before one can learn, one must survive.
Archives of Eternity
The Archives of Eternity are the mystical source of all the knowledge in Atreia, a literal font of wisdom. Caretakers patrol its halls, eternally filing this knowledge for inscrutable reasons. Both the Elyos and the Asmodians have descended upon this place, eager for any clue or scrap of information regarding the artifact that can save Atreia from the Cataclysm.
But all knowledge comes with a price, and exploring the Archives is no small feat. With their intrusion, ancient security systems hum to life. The halls themselves seem to shift and rearrange themselves, as though to block the unworthy from their quarry. Before one can learn, one must survive.
Drakenseer's Lair
When the Tower of Eternity was destroyed, its fragments flew out in all directions, raining chaos and ruin upon the land. Some of these fragments were in fact powerful artifacts, which became highly sought-after by the Elyos and Asmodians as they became aware of their existence; any of them could prove to be the one capable of halting the Cataclysm.
Foreseeing this, the Drakenseer Akhal, trusted by Beritra as his oracle and advisor, set out to intercept one such artifact. He has taken it to his lair, attempting to learn its secrets, even as the Elyos and Asmodians send forces to stop him. If the artifact is indeed the one they seek, it falling into the hands of Beritra would spell certain doom.
When the Tower of Eternity was destroyed, its fragments flew out in all directions, raining chaos and ruin upon the land. Some of these fragments were in fact powerful artifacts, which became highly sought-after by the Elyos and Asmodians as they became aware of their existence; any of them could prove to be the one capable of halting the Cataclysm.
Foreseeing this, the Drakenseer Akhal, trusted by Beritra as his oracle and advisor, set out to intercept one such artifact. He has taken it to his lair, attempting to learn its secrets, even as the Elyos and Asmodians send forces to stop him. If the artifact is indeed the one they seek, it falling into the hands of Beritra would spell certain doom.
Gear
Boundless Item Set
Golden lions and ruby crystals are the hallmark of this item set. Evoking dignity, courage and honor, march into battle and have nothing to fear.
Boundless Item Set
Golden lions and ruby crystals are the hallmark of this item set. Evoking dignity, courage and honor, march into battle and have nothing to fear.
Indigo Phoenix Item Set
As its name implies, the reincarnating bird of legend graces this item set. With a cold flame and the phoenix's piercing gaze, these items will strike fear into the heart of even the most stalwart foe.
As its name implies, the reincarnating bird of legend graces this item set. With a cold flame and the phoenix's piercing gaze, these items will strike fear into the heart of even the most stalwart foe.
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