Before its discovery beneath the Hinterlands and Freehold, much of Midworld was starved for Mercuirum. For through Mercurium, that precious and deadly reagent, grand spells could be achieved that would bring peace, safety, and prosperity to all of the kingdoms. For this reason, many adventurers are sent to Freehold to fight for their Kingdom’s share and to keep the mines running.

After Tenebrous was discovered to have captured Freehold, the Kingdoms realized that more must be done to protect the town, and so a new incentive has been issued. They hoped this would bring new heroes to the town and also aid the battle worn heroes already within the town.

For those who display a symbol of their kingdom, and are of at least good standing, they will receive a small vial of Mercurium dust (basic prismatic, expires after one event). For those whose kingdom is also in possession of a mine, wear their kingdom’s symbol, and are of a favored standing, this reward is instead a Mercurium shard (rare prismatic, expires after one event).

Brotherhood members can also assist by transmuting dust into shards and shards into ore, in the standard five to one ratio. Furthermore, before creating the ore, the Brotherhood will need you to assemble the proper tools to safely handle the precious and dangerous material.

Last moon, the Freefolk awakened from the clutches of a Dark Dream. They have fought against the will of Tenebrous– and through trickery and cunning, they overpowered the Immortal in their mental domain.

Yet the world has not ceased to turn while the Freefolk were captured. They awoke to the Soulwell being drained of power. Indeed, both the wildlife of the Hinterlands and the souls of the dead suffer for it, with the former being warped by the latter’s torment. Even worse, the Shaedlings responsible near the completion of their task, with terrible repercussions awaiting the town should they succeed in their cruel machinations.

Last moon, Freehold barely survived the assault of three Immortals, though much of the town’s infrastructure paid the price. Defying the insidious assistance of Immortal and Sun Elf, they were left to their own devices… yet they won the day nonetheless.

However, in the climax of the battle, something went awry – a bright, blinding magic obliterated the invaders’ bodies and ended the fight. It also left the Freefolk untouched and surrounded their town with an impenetrable barrier. Alone once again, the heroes and mercenaries of Freehold must not only contend with this mysterious development but fight the various foes that have been trapped along with them… or have snaked their way past the barrier to strike at them before reinforcements from Midworld’s Kingdoms can arrive.