Timeline: Post-Apocalypse

Jan 1, 2013 : The Apocalypse

Adventurers online found themselves teleported to their home town, greeted with a strange sound (A in C Major). A short time later, a wave coming from the direction of the Ezzo empire struck everyone, leveling them down to level one, and teleporting them again, to Alne. There, they were met with the glowing form of a man, amplified huge against the sky. A man who explained that they are now trapped in this world, and must find the 'Twilight Key' and climb to the top of Aincrad Tower. Those individuals from the Ezzo Empire had a slightly different experience:

• The Ezzo Empire: Adventurers online found themselves teleported to their home town in the Ezzo Empire: Lia Fail, greeted with a strange sound (A in C Major). Near them, in the mountains, a large cannon appeared out of nowhere, then blasted a dark 'wave' across the land that, on contact, stole their levels and most of their gear and money. Mere moments later, they were being told by a Lander known as 'The Bandit King' to follow him to safety, as the city and landscape began to warp around them. Buildings coming out of buildings, ground splitting open randomly, most of the people managed to get out; constantly evading 'immortal mobs'. Passing through a tunnel beneath the mountains of the Ezzo Empire, and moving a far distance to the south-west, they manage to make it through to a southern point of the island - just as a large 'shield' goes up to surround the Ezzo Empire and hold the Infection at bay.

Jan 5, 2013 : First Respawn

Despite earlier rumors, the first Adventurer respawn was confirmed when Reika appeared at the church in the Town of Beginnings. She claimed to have fled with the rest of the Ezzo populace, following 'The Bandit King', arriving at a shrine in the Southern Mountains. There, they were attacked by a monster called a Guardian, which glitched and used a laser, cutting her in half. She woke up some time later at the church, having her connection to Ezzo forcibly cut by 'The Bandit King'. She showed no serious side effects from the death and respawn, other than some disorientation. This event confirmed that not only do Adventurers respawn at their Root Town (or the Town of Beginnings for Outcasts), but that there is now a 24 hour waiting period between death and respawn.

Jan 7, 2013 : Ezzo Rescue Begins

After almost a week of concerted effort, gathering supplies and seeking the aid from the Lander Kingdoms, the Adventurers are finally able to take the first ship to the Ezzo Empire in order to begin rescuing those trapped there. The journey is dangerous, with attacks from fish-folk as well as the looming threat of Leviathans, massive sea monsters which can easily destroy ships. Those from outside get their first glimpse of the Ezzo Empire's chaotic landscape, complete with glitched monsters and terrain generation run amok. Only a few thousand were able to be rescued on the first day, but the boats continue to run, risking the lives of Adventurers and Landers alike in hopes of bringing all those that remain to safety.

Jan 5, 2013 : Foundation of the Alliances

In a meeting between various Guild Leaders, the prominent guild representatives decide to help guide players through the unknown landscape of Elder Tale Online using the new Alliance System which came with the expansion. It is decided that they will work closely together, forming three Alliances, built around different focuses and priorities.

• Scale Emblem Alliance is formed from the Aincrad Liberation Front, The Divine Dragons, and Odysseia Knights
• Olympus Alliance is is formed from Crescent Moon, Plant Hwyaden, and Sleeping Knights
• New World Alliance is formed from Grandeur, Moon Tree, and Silver Sword

Jan 22, 2013 : Tri-Edge Player Killer

An Adventurer was killed in the town of Alne, revealing that while it may have many things in common with a Root Town, that the city does not share the Player-combat restrictions. A man bearing a striking resemblance to Kite was seen attacking a woman. When her health dropped to zero, she didn't drop a tombstone, but instead seemed to be absorbed by the Player Killer. It is unclear if she was an Adventurer or Lander, however. Stepping in to try and help, an Adventurer was killed, but he did not suffer the same fate. Instead, he respawned at the church in the Town of Beginnings a day later, without any memory of a woman who claims to be his real-world wife.

The Player Killer was identified as Tri-Edge by his description. Haseo and other members of the Olympus Alliance seemed familiar with this infamous individual. What is known:

• Tri-Edge was not leveled down during the Apocalypse
• Tri-Edge has the ability to kill individuals, seemingly permanently
• Tri-Edge has the ability to sap major memories from Adventurers upon killing them

Jan 24, 2013 : Food/Crafting Discovery

Following the opening of their workshop, Ikegai, Plant Hwyaden steps up it's game in regards to warning about shady guilds taking advantage of crafters. In an effort to foil the efforts of these groups, some of which may be hoarding both players and secrets, Plant Hwyaden under the authority of the Olympus Alliance representative Nureha, releases information to the entire playerbase through the Hunter's Guild and similar bulletin boards. It explains how, after the events of the Black Wave, ETO has become increasingly real. The rules we all took for granted are now under scrutiny. Including the crafting system.

Adventurers gain the knowledge that crafting through the menu commands will create items that lack a realistic feel or taste. In order to craft higher quality, more realistic items, including food, an individual must use their own physical actions to manually craft the item (called: Handicrafting).

Jan 30, 2013 : Aincrad Floor 1 - Boss

Lead by the Scale Emblem Alliance a party of brave Adventurers faced the boss of the first floor of Aincrad. Originally only Illfang The Kobold Lord, he was joined by Sickfang, a blue Kobold wielding a huge sling as a weapon. Focusing on Sickfang, the party seemingly triggered an enrage mechanic, causing the bosses to become more dangerous the lower their health fell. Upon felling Sickfang, Illfang's power also increased. The battle left the Adventurers on low health, but ultimately victorious.

The First Floor of Aincrad was defeated by: Amalthea, Count V, Gwen, Kaydon, Kirito, Kita, Misa Takayama, Mizuki, Nureha, Shiroe, Wisteria, Xander, Zorin

Feb 03, 2013 : The First Wave of Calamity

After the defeat of the first floor of Aincrad, large, ornate hourglasses appeared in the Church of all Root Towns. The one in the Ninetails Dominion began counting down. When the sand ran empty, the skies turned dark, swirling purple portals appearing in the sky beyond the city limits. Adventurers and Lander armies banded together to protect the farms from what appeared to be a sudden Orc invasion.

Lead by Akumeiji of the Mage's Tower, a group of Adventurers sought the source of the invasion, tracking an Orc Shaman into the foothills. There, they were able to subdue the Shaman before his evil ritual could be completed. When the Shaman fell, the portals closed, the sky lightening as the Wave of Calamity faded.

The First Wave of Calamity was defeated by: Amalthea, BlackRose, Gwen, Hifumi, Kaydon, Mikage, Miyako, Mizuki, Nureha, Reika, Shaskur, Shiruba, Yuuki

Feb 25, 2013 : Aincrad Floor 2 - Boss

Deep within the desert, the Adventurers find a massive palace hall where they were met by Asterius the Taurus King and his army of Pillar Men. Armed with scouting information from Xander and details Wisteria managed to receive from King Gilgamesh, the team were prepared for a boss encounter where they needed to focus on defeating the adds before burning the main boss. The battle was fierce, but in the end, the Adventurer team was able to dispatch the Taurus King just before he got off a massive explosion attack that surely would have caused a wipe.

The Second Floor of Aincrad was defeated by: Amalthea, Dareshetani, Dex Alruin, Giganpor, Goldenblade, Gwen, Kaydon, Kita, Merek, Misa Takayama, Mizuki, Prophylaxis, Reika, Wisteria, Zorin

March 04, 2013 : The Second Wave of Calamity

TBD