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== Chapters ==
== Chapters ==
The <b>Ashen Oath</b> story begins when Chapter 1 opens on <b>October 5th</b>. Additional chapters open on later dates, and the chapters must be completed in order: Chapter 2 on October 12th, Chapter 3 on October 18th, and Chapter 4 on October 25th.
Each chapter of the storyline has been separated onto a different page, linked in the banners below.
The Ashen Oath storyline has <b>four possible endings</b>. To better accommodate the different endings, Chapter 4 has two different pages for each main branch of the story.
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<h2 class="c-header active">Storyline Rewards</h2>
<h2 class="c-header active">Storyline Rewards</h2>
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== Storyline Rewards ==
== Storyline Rewards ==
This storyline has <b>four possible endings</b> with slightly varying reward sets. All rewards are granted at the end of Chapter 4--completing the other chapters does not grant any reward. We'll list the rewards without spoilers below, but if you want more details about how to obtain specific rewards with storyline spoilers, we encourage you move onto the [[Ashen Oath#Reward Guide with Spoilers|Reward Guide with Spoilers]] section.


All endings of the storyline grant a [[File:icon-effigy.png]] 50 Mysterious Effigy prize.
<b>Side with "The Individual"</b>
Both endings in this path reward the below items.
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Depending on which ending you get, you will receive one of the below items.
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{{ItemGridItem|Namir|[[File:namir.png]]}}
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<h2 class="c-header active">Story Path Guide</h2>
 
<b>Side with "The Group"</b>
 
Both endings in this path reward the below items.
 
 
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{{ItemGridItem|Marking Set Applicator [Notches]|[[File:markingsetapplicatornotches.png]]}}
{{ItemGridItem|Forest Clearing|[[File:forestclearing.png]]}}
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Depending on which ending you get, you will receive one of the below items.
 
 
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{{ItemGridItem|Corrupted Kora|[[File:corruptedkora.png]]}}
{{ItemGridItem|Saligia|[[File:saligia.png]]}}
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<h2 class="c-header active">Spoiler-Free Story Guide</h2>
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== Spoiler-Free Story Guide ==
All explore encounters required for all parts of the story (starting the story, continuing chapters, etc) can be found in any biome any time.
 
 
If you side with the Individual, you will have an opportunity to change your allegiance and switch sides even in Chapter 4. However, if you side with the Group, you will not be able to switch sides in Chapter 4.
 
 
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<h2 class="c-header active">Reward Guide with Spoilers</h2>
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== Story Path Guide ==
 
== Reward Guide with Spoilers ==
Below, we will explain how to achieve each ending of the storyline. Only one ending may be played and one reward set earned each year.
 
 
<div style="background-color:#f7dddc;border:1px solid #f4cfce;color:#712b29;padding:1rem;"><i class="fas fa-exclamation-triangle"></i><span style="font-size: 17px; font-weight: bold; margin-left: 0.5em;">Major storyline spoilers ahead!</span>
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<b>Side with Kora and spare Saligia</b>
 
In order to receive the below items, you must continually side with and help Kora throughout the storyline. In Chapter 4, when presented with the options "Spare her" and "Let her die", select "Spare her" to spare Saligia and receive this ending.
 
 
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{{ItemGridItem|Marking Set Applicator [Crawl]|[[File:markingsetapplicatorcrawl.png]]}}
{{ItemGridItem|Twisted Path|[[File:twistedpath.png]]}}
{{ItemGridItem|Kora|[[File:kora.png]]}}
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You can help ensure that you receive this ending by following the exact storyline steps below. Please note that this may not be the only way to achieve this ending, it is just one which has been proven to work.
 
 
'''Chapter 1:''' Any options work until Page 9 (Saligia asks if you will embrace your power) -> Refuse * -> Leave -> Wait one rollover -> Find Kora in explore -> Any options work until Page 18 -> [She's telling the truth] Alright, let's do it. -> Complete chapter with any options
 
'''Chapter 2:''' Any options work until Page 12 (Kora introduces herself) -> I'm [Name]. Tell me what you have in mind * -> Return to the witches -> Saligia, I'm sorry, I-- -> [Lie] Nothing good. She said you're evil. -> Follow -> Proceed -> Sounds easy. -> Either option -> Find Kora and tell her what you've learned -> Complete chapter with any options
 
'''Chapter 3:''' Any options work until Page 4 -> Real work, huh? -> What work is that? Bringing pain and suffering to the world? -> No, there's another way--a better way. -> The witches really have their claws in you, huh? -> Beat Namir in battle -> Tell him everything -> Complete chapter with any options
 
'''Chapter 4:''' Any options work until Page 6 -> [Play dumb] Saligia, what's going on? -> Any options work until Page 18 -> Spare her -> Beat Kora in battle -> Complete chapter with any options
 
 
 
<b>Side with Kora and kill Saligia</b>
 
In order to receive the below items, you must continually side with and help Kora throughout the storyline. In Chapter 4, when presented with the options "Spare her" and "Let her die", select "Let her die" to let Kora kill Saligia and receive this ending.
 
 
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{{ItemGridItem|Marking Set Applicator [Crawl]|[[File:markingsetapplicatorcrawl.png]]}}
{{ItemGridItem|Twisted Path|[[File:twistedpath.png]]}}
{{ItemGridItem|Namir|[[File:namir.png]]}}
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You can help ensure that you receive this ending by following the exact storyline steps below. Please note that this may not be the only way to achieve this ending, it is just one which has been proven to work.
 
 
'''Chapter 1:''' Any options work until Page 9 (Saligia asks if you will embrace your power) -> Refuse * -> Leave -> Wait one rollover -> Find Kora in explore -> Any options work until Page 18 -> [She's telling the truth] Alright, let's do it. -> Complete chapter with any options
 
'''Chapter 2:''' Any options work until Page 12 (Kora introduces herself) -> I'm [Name]. Tell me what you have in mind * -> Return to the witches -> Saligia, I'm sorry, I-- -> [Lie] Nothing good. She said you're evil. -> Follow -> Proceed -> Sounds easy. -> Either option -> Find Kora and tell her what you've learned -> Complete chapter with any options
 
'''Chapter 3:''' Any options work until Page 4 -> Real work, huh? -> What work is that? Bringing pain and suffering to the world? -> No, there's another way--a better way. -> The witches really have their claws in you, huh? -> Beat Namir in battle -> Tell him everything -> Complete chapter with any options
 
'''Chapter 4:''' Any options work until Page 6 -> [Play dumb] Saligia, what's going on? -> Any options work until Page 18 -> Let her die -> Complete chapter with any options
 
 
<b>Side with the Coven and kill Kora</b>
 
There are a few ways to obtain this ending.
 
 
You may continually side with and help the Coven (Saligia) throughout the storyline. In Chapter 4, select to "Step forward without hesitation" and then "Jump into the fray". You must win the battle against Corrupted Kora, killing Kora and granting you this ending.
 
 
Otherwise, you may continually side with Kora and then choose to "Warn Saligia about the plan" in Chapter 4. Afterwards, you could choose to "Stay out of it", and then "Join in with the witches", leading to a battle against Kora and Namir in which Saligia kills Kora, thus granting this ending.
 
 
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{{ItemGridItem|Marking Set Applicator [Notches]|[[File:markingsetapplicatornotches.png]]}}
{{ItemGridItem|Forest Clearing|[[File:forestclearing.png]]}}
{{ItemGridItem|Saligia|[[File:saligia.png]]}}
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You can help ensure that you receive this ending by following the exact storyline steps below. Please note that this is not the only way to achieve this ending, it is just one which has been proven to work.
 
 
'''Chapter 1:''' Any options work until Page 9 (Saligia asks if you will embrace your power) -> Agree * -> Complete chapter with any options
 
'''Chapter 2:''' Any options work until Page 12 (Kora introduces herself) -> No way. This doesn't feel right. The name is [Name], by the way. * -> Return to the witches -> Saligia, I'm sorry, I-- -> She tried to convince me you are evil. -> Follow -> Proceed -> So...that's it? -> Either option -> Oh, I will... -> Corrupt 10 explore enemies -> I'll stay with the witches. I believe in their cause. -> Complete chapter with any options
 
'''Chapter 3:''' Any options work until Page 4 -> Hey, I have power! -> Maybe you could teach me a thing or two -> Piece of cake! I'll be back -> Corrupt 5 explore enemies -> I'm finished! Have I proved myself yet -> Beat Namir in battle -> Whatever you say, Namir -> Wait one rollover -> Brilliant! -> Proceed -> Complete chapter with any options
 
'''Chapter 4:''' Any options work until Page 5 -> Step forward without hesitation -> Collapse to the ground -> Kora! Stop! -> Jump into the fray -> Beat Corrupted Kora in battle -> Complete chapter with any options
 
 
<b>Side with Kora and then betray Kora/Side with the Coven and let Namir kill Kora</b>
 
There are a few ways to obtain this ending.
 
 
You may continually side with Kora, and then choose to "Warn Saligia about the plan" in Chapter 4. Following this, you can choose to "Join the witches" to receive this ending.
 
 
Otherwise, you may continually side with the Coven, and then "Hesitate" with the ritual or "Help Kora instead", leading to a battle with Saligia which you will lose, producing this ending.
 
 
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{{ItemGridItem|Marking Set Applicator [Notches]|[[File:markingsetapplicatornotches.png]]}}
{{ItemGridItem|Forest Clearing|[[File:forestclearing.png]]}}
{{ItemGridItem|Corrupted Kora|[[File:corruptedkora.png]]}}
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You can help ensure that you receive this ending by following the exact storyline steps below. Please note that this is not the only way to achieve this ending, it is just one which has been proven to work.
 
 
'''Chapter 1:''' Any options work until Page 9 (Saligia asks if you will embrace your power) -> Agree * -> Complete chapter with any options
 
'''Chapter 2:''' Any options work until Page 12 (Kora introduces herself) -> No way. This doesn't feel right. The name is [Name], by the way. * -> Return to the witches -> Saligia, I'm sorry, I-- -> She tried to convince me you are evil. -> Follow -> Proceed -> So...that's it? -> Either option -> Oh, I will... -> Corrupt 10 explore enemies -> I'll stay with the witches. I believe in their cause. -> Complete chapter with any options
 
'''Chapter 3:''' Any options work until Page 4 -> Hey, I have power! -> Maybe you could teach me a thing or two -> Piece of cake! I'll be back -> Corrupt 5 explore enemies -> I'm finished! Have I proved myself yet -> Beat Namir in battle -> Whatever you say, Namir -> Wait one rollover -> Brilliant! -> Proceed -> Complete chapter with any options
 
'''Chapter 4:''' Any options work until Page 5 -> Step forward without hesitation -> Collapse to the ground -> Kora! Stop! -> Help Kora instead! -> Fight! -> Kora, wait- -> Intervene -> Lose to Saligia in battle -> Complete chapter with any options
 


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<h2 class="c-header active">NPC Gallery</h2>
<h2 class="c-header active">NPC Gallery</h2>
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== NPC Gallery ==
== NPC Gallery ==


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The Ashen Oath storyline, introduced in 2024, is a primary feature of the Halloween Spectacle event, bringing you along a thrilling adventure while explaining the corruption that's taking a hold on the environment during the event.


Table of Contents
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Chapters
Storyline Rewards
Spoiler-Free Story Guide
Reward Guide with Spoilers
NPC Gallery


Chapters

Chapters

The Ashen Oath story begins when Chapter 1 opens on October 5th. Additional chapters open on later dates, and the chapters must be completed in order: Chapter 2 on October 12th, Chapter 3 on October 18th, and Chapter 4 on October 25th.


Each chapter of the storyline has been separated onto a different page, linked in the banners below.


The Ashen Oath storyline has four possible endings. To better accommodate the different endings, Chapter 4 has two different pages for each main branch of the story.



Storyline Rewards

Storyline Rewards

This storyline has four possible endings with slightly varying reward sets. All rewards are granted at the end of Chapter 4--completing the other chapters does not grant any reward. We'll list the rewards without spoilers below, but if you want more details about how to obtain specific rewards with storyline spoilers, we encourage you move onto the Reward Guide with Spoilers section.


All endings of the storyline grant a 50 Mysterious Effigy prize.


Side with "The Individual"

Both endings in this path reward the below items.


Marking Set Applicator [Crawl]
Twisted Path


Depending on which ending you get, you will receive one of the below items.


Kora
Namir


Side with "The Group"

Both endings in this path reward the below items.


Marking Set Applicator [Notches]
Forest Clearing


Depending on which ending you get, you will receive one of the below items.


Corrupted Kora
Saligia


Spoiler-Free Story Guide

Spoiler-Free Story Guide

All explore encounters required for all parts of the story (starting the story, continuing chapters, etc) can be found in any biome any time.


If you side with the Individual, you will have an opportunity to change your allegiance and switch sides even in Chapter 4. However, if you side with the Group, you will not be able to switch sides in Chapter 4.


Reward Guide with Spoilers

Reward Guide with Spoilers

Below, we will explain how to achieve each ending of the storyline. Only one ending may be played and one reward set earned each year.


Major storyline spoilers ahead!


Side with Kora and spare Saligia

In order to receive the below items, you must continually side with and help Kora throughout the storyline. In Chapter 4, when presented with the options "Spare her" and "Let her die", select "Spare her" to spare Saligia and receive this ending.


Marking Set Applicator [Crawl]
Twisted Path
Kora


You can help ensure that you receive this ending by following the exact storyline steps below. Please note that this may not be the only way to achieve this ending, it is just one which has been proven to work.


Chapter 1: Any options work until Page 9 (Saligia asks if you will embrace your power) -> Refuse * -> Leave -> Wait one rollover -> Find Kora in explore -> Any options work until Page 18 -> [She's telling the truth] Alright, let's do it. -> Complete chapter with any options

Chapter 2: Any options work until Page 12 (Kora introduces herself) -> I'm [Name]. Tell me what you have in mind * -> Return to the witches -> Saligia, I'm sorry, I-- -> [Lie] Nothing good. She said you're evil. -> Follow -> Proceed -> Sounds easy. -> Either option -> Find Kora and tell her what you've learned -> Complete chapter with any options

Chapter 3: Any options work until Page 4 -> Real work, huh? -> What work is that? Bringing pain and suffering to the world? -> No, there's another way--a better way. -> The witches really have their claws in you, huh? -> Beat Namir in battle -> Tell him everything -> Complete chapter with any options

Chapter 4: Any options work until Page 6 -> [Play dumb] Saligia, what's going on? -> Any options work until Page 18 -> Spare her -> Beat Kora in battle -> Complete chapter with any options


Side with Kora and kill Saligia

In order to receive the below items, you must continually side with and help Kora throughout the storyline. In Chapter 4, when presented with the options "Spare her" and "Let her die", select "Let her die" to let Kora kill Saligia and receive this ending.


Marking Set Applicator [Crawl]
Twisted Path
Namir


You can help ensure that you receive this ending by following the exact storyline steps below. Please note that this may not be the only way to achieve this ending, it is just one which has been proven to work.


Chapter 1: Any options work until Page 9 (Saligia asks if you will embrace your power) -> Refuse * -> Leave -> Wait one rollover -> Find Kora in explore -> Any options work until Page 18 -> [She's telling the truth] Alright, let's do it. -> Complete chapter with any options

Chapter 2: Any options work until Page 12 (Kora introduces herself) -> I'm [Name]. Tell me what you have in mind * -> Return to the witches -> Saligia, I'm sorry, I-- -> [Lie] Nothing good. She said you're evil. -> Follow -> Proceed -> Sounds easy. -> Either option -> Find Kora and tell her what you've learned -> Complete chapter with any options

Chapter 3: Any options work until Page 4 -> Real work, huh? -> What work is that? Bringing pain and suffering to the world? -> No, there's another way--a better way. -> The witches really have their claws in you, huh? -> Beat Namir in battle -> Tell him everything -> Complete chapter with any options

Chapter 4: Any options work until Page 6 -> [Play dumb] Saligia, what's going on? -> Any options work until Page 18 -> Let her die -> Complete chapter with any options


Side with the Coven and kill Kora

There are a few ways to obtain this ending.


You may continually side with and help the Coven (Saligia) throughout the storyline. In Chapter 4, select to "Step forward without hesitation" and then "Jump into the fray". You must win the battle against Corrupted Kora, killing Kora and granting you this ending.


Otherwise, you may continually side with Kora and then choose to "Warn Saligia about the plan" in Chapter 4. Afterwards, you could choose to "Stay out of it", and then "Join in with the witches", leading to a battle against Kora and Namir in which Saligia kills Kora, thus granting this ending.


Marking Set Applicator [Notches]
Forest Clearing
Saligia


You can help ensure that you receive this ending by following the exact storyline steps below. Please note that this is not the only way to achieve this ending, it is just one which has been proven to work.


Chapter 1: Any options work until Page 9 (Saligia asks if you will embrace your power) -> Agree * -> Complete chapter with any options

Chapter 2: Any options work until Page 12 (Kora introduces herself) -> No way. This doesn't feel right. The name is [Name], by the way. * -> Return to the witches -> Saligia, I'm sorry, I-- -> She tried to convince me you are evil. -> Follow -> Proceed -> So...that's it? -> Either option -> Oh, I will... -> Corrupt 10 explore enemies -> I'll stay with the witches. I believe in their cause. -> Complete chapter with any options

Chapter 3: Any options work until Page 4 -> Hey, I have power! -> Maybe you could teach me a thing or two -> Piece of cake! I'll be back -> Corrupt 5 explore enemies -> I'm finished! Have I proved myself yet -> Beat Namir in battle -> Whatever you say, Namir -> Wait one rollover -> Brilliant! -> Proceed -> Complete chapter with any options

Chapter 4: Any options work until Page 5 -> Step forward without hesitation -> Collapse to the ground -> Kora! Stop! -> Jump into the fray -> Beat Corrupted Kora in battle -> Complete chapter with any options


Side with Kora and then betray Kora/Side with the Coven and let Namir kill Kora

There are a few ways to obtain this ending.


You may continually side with Kora, and then choose to "Warn Saligia about the plan" in Chapter 4. Following this, you can choose to "Join the witches" to receive this ending.


Otherwise, you may continually side with the Coven, and then "Hesitate" with the ritual or "Help Kora instead", leading to a battle with Saligia which you will lose, producing this ending.


Marking Set Applicator [Notches]
Forest Clearing
Corrupted Kora


You can help ensure that you receive this ending by following the exact storyline steps below. Please note that this is not the only way to achieve this ending, it is just one which has been proven to work.


Chapter 1: Any options work until Page 9 (Saligia asks if you will embrace your power) -> Agree * -> Complete chapter with any options

Chapter 2: Any options work until Page 12 (Kora introduces herself) -> No way. This doesn't feel right. The name is [Name], by the way. * -> Return to the witches -> Saligia, I'm sorry, I-- -> She tried to convince me you are evil. -> Follow -> Proceed -> So...that's it? -> Either option -> Oh, I will... -> Corrupt 10 explore enemies -> I'll stay with the witches. I believe in their cause. -> Complete chapter with any options

Chapter 3: Any options work until Page 4 -> Hey, I have power! -> Maybe you could teach me a thing or two -> Piece of cake! I'll be back -> Corrupt 5 explore enemies -> I'm finished! Have I proved myself yet -> Beat Namir in battle -> Whatever you say, Namir -> Wait one rollover -> Brilliant! -> Proceed -> Complete chapter with any options

Chapter 4: Any options work until Page 5 -> Step forward without hesitation -> Collapse to the ground -> Kora! Stop! -> Help Kora instead! -> Fight! -> Kora, wait- -> Intervene -> Lose to Saligia in battle -> Complete chapter with any options


NPC Gallery

NPC Gallery

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