I always loved making story-arc events. One of those that I especially liked was the old Amatsu and Kunlun storyline that I co-conceptualized together with Marc Reyes (GM Garamond). This way way back… Amatsu and Kunlun (Episode 6)was the patch right after Juno. This was one of the major marketing campaigns that I was tasked to do.

It was a great love triangle where Ran would eventually choose between Fei and Willow. Players can even text in their votes to see who of the two girls ends up with Ran.

The story was available as a mini-novel online and also in comic strips at the Manila Bulletin. It was also the first time that we got RL models for the actual characters.

But the part that I enjoyed working on was when we commissioned a stage play to be made. I think this is the FIRST play to be based on an MMORPG, if I’m not mistaken. Sayang, wasn’t able to film or document that. Sigh.

Anyways, I just started to sketch out a rough story outline for a future RO project. That sketch after the jump…

Chapter 1: A Visit From a Shield-Maiden
The land of Rune Midgard is at chaos. Scores of heroes have been slain. The casualties come from rampant attacks of monsters and also the rise in the current War of Emperium where guilds vie for control of various cities to participate in the legendary tournament of champions called “Lhayv”.

The King disappeared from the realms ten summers ago. The Vanguards, dedicated heroes mandated to uphold the law, can no longer control the citizenry. Unrest, poverty, illegal items and trade have ravaged the lands and provinces. Unscrupulous merchants became richer while the innocent suffer.

The Vanguards Jibrielle and Winter have taken it upon their shoulders to enact changes. Yet the population is unsatisfied. There is still a lot of work to do.

Recently, there has been a rise in the attacks from the forces of the underworld. Monsters have been plaguing key areas more frequently. One night, the Shield-Maiden Gunnr visits Jibrielle and Winter…

“Vanguards of Midgard, behold the scion of Odin!” Gunnr shrieked with authority. Her voice immediately commanding respect.

“In the night of the new moon, the goddess Hel will summon forth her creatures for a massive attack upon Midgard…

Bitin ba? I just ended there and stopped writing…

Will update once I am done.