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The Bianca Chronicles 3: Jumping Ship

The Bianca Chronicles 3: Jumping Ship

by | Dec 15, 2023 | Bianca, EPXLore, Eternal Paradox, Gala Games

“It’s all in the timing”, Bianca said quietly to herself as she watched the choppy white foam between the Albatross and the Salty Siren. The sun’s first rays appeared over the ship’s bow a deep blood red, but Bianca didn’t have time for old sailors’ tales and omens. She made her own destiny, and she had picked these battles a long time ago. If she didn’t make this jump she was fish food, but the turbulent waters between the tethered ships was nothing compared to the tempest raging in her heart that fueled her mission of justice.

Staring defiantly for a moment into the rising sun, Bianca thought of how far she had come since that dark night that changed her life at sixteen. Several long months ago Bianca thought she knew the secrets of the little town where she grew up, but she had been wrong–dead wrong. There was so much more to the story of her elderly protectors, Perkins and Clara, who were brutally killed by the pirates. Since running away from home to protect her mother, learning the truth had never been easy, but through a wide array of newfound skills (gambling and treachery, for example), Bianca gradually found the answers she needed.

In addition to the trials and troubles, these six months held many fond memories for Bianca. She would miss some of the merchant ship’s men, especially the ones who had helped her grow sea legs. Still, it was time to move on. She was grateful to the merchant captain, but he lacked the ambition needed to carry Bianca’s burden of revenge.

This restocking tether would be her only chance to infiltrate the enemy’s ranks. The joining of ships on the Red Sea was a rare occurrence on its own, but to think that the adjoined ship was the same crew that had killed her beloved Perkins and Clara–This could be no coincidence. Bianca had learned to not question events like these. The more attention she paid, the more she noticed that her entire life was a series of pre ordinations and fateful appointments. It was almost as if all the divine forces of Elysium were leading her to something. To what she didn’t know, but she would follow.

After checking the makeshift harness that fastened her dual sabers to her back one more time, Bianca stopped daydreaming and focused her attention on the waves below. She had to pick the crucial moment during which the Salty Siren’s deck was lower than that of the Albatross. The two ships bobbed chaotically in the choppy waters, and if she picked the wrong moment it was all over. She cleared her mind of distractions (she was so easily distracted these days) using the breathing techniques Perkins had taught her an eternity ago. After a few long breaths, her mind was sound and she was confident.

The pivotal moment came, and with the spryness of a seagull taking flight, Bianca jumped into her new life… once again.

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Previous Chapters of the Bianca Chronicles:

Chapter 1: The Sea is Yours
Chapter 2: The Darkest Night

Coming Soon:

Chapter 4: Captain’s Duel

New Dragon Slayer Reveal: Lunarios

New Dragon Slayer Reveal: Lunarios

by | Dec 15, 2023 | Gala Games

The new Dragon Slayer Lunarios is coming through The Summoning Portal for the first time this week, just in time for the Dragon Strike event!

He was losing them. The tide was beyond turned, but what could he do other than persist?

Lunarios stood on the cliffside overlooking the carnage below. Their plans had clearly been given away. This raid was supposed to be a total surprise! Did they have a mole inside? Who could possibly be a spy for Malum?

His mind flashed through everyone who had prior knowledge of the attack. Surely none of his lieutenants had betrayed them!? They’d all lost homes, family to Malum. What price could possibly buy the loyalty of someone caught in the path of his conquest?

Lunarios shook these thoughts from his head. He needed to concentrate. Holding up his scepter, he redoubled his focus. There were many wounded on the field below that needed his persistent healing to survive this day.

He watched as a fresh reinforcement of wyrms crawled from the cave across from his vantage. Hundreds of whelps bounded into the few dozen remaining troops below. Lunarios did all he could. Each bitten limb and trampled ally was noticed by the general, and he directed his healing to them nearly as fast as they were wounded. Still, new teeth and feet fell upon them.

They were fully overrun now. He hadn’t seen any of the wyrms fall. Several whelps down, but each of his troops would be dead seven times over if not for his triage. The day was lost. He couldn’t submit his troops to this agony any longer.

Lunarios grabbed the horn at his waist and stared at it for a moment before taking a deep breath pressing it to his lips. He knew this would give away his position, but they were dying over and over down there. Too much pain for today.

The lone general overlooking the defeated and broken troop blew the horn and sounded the retreat. Every winged wyrm on the ground below looked up to the sudden sound and took flight.

Lunarios continued to heal his troops as they retreated, even as dozens of dragons set upon his position. The dust from the impact of the dragons filled the air, and any of his troops below only saw several dragons impact the cliff and an explosion of rock and sand.

The cliff face crumbled under Lunarios and he fell to the valley below. As he dropped, he continued healing the remaining soldiers on the retreat.

Just as he hit the ground and closed his eyes to rest, he emerged from The Summoning Portal.

Purple Dragon Slayer Hero: Lunarios

Lunarios is a man of honor. A great general, he cut his teeth in great battles with dragons and distinguished himself by the compassionate care he shows each soldier under his command.

Lunarios is a master of the Ability Renewal. To truly master command of the battlefield, Lunarios can impart tremendous instant healing onto allies, as well as imbuing them with lingering healing magics as they return to the battle.

Lunarios will arrive on Thursday, December 14th for the next Dragon Strike event. Will this slayer help rally your troops in the Dragon Strike?

Dragon Slayers, Attack!

As usual with a new Hero, Lunarios will have a 10x modifier to all Tournament and Dragon Strike damage that will scale down gradually to a 5x modifier for the Legendary version.

The Rare Lunarios will have a 5x modifier for all Tournament and Dragon Strike damage that will scale down gradually to a 2x modifier, where it will eventually remain permanently.

Like other Heroes before, Lunarios is available all week as a possible bonus summon and will enter the permanent summoning pool.

Lunarios will be a great help in this weekend’s Dragon Strike. Don’t miss this new slayer!

Coming up next week is an Evergreen Tournament… What hero will be unveiled then?

Aiden’s Call 2: Earning His Wings

Aiden’s Call 2: Earning His Wings

by | Dec 13, 2023 | Aiden, EPXLore, Gala Games

Two years had passed since the eagle prophecy bestowed upon Aiden the mantle of leadership for the Guardian Angels clan. During this time, Aiden grew not only in stature but also in wisdom and compassion, his heart unwavering in his dedication to protecting the innocent and upholding justice.

As Aiden’s eighteenth birthday approached, the majestic eagles of the sky beckoned him to their realm, where he would face a trial that would determine his worthiness to receive their aid in his pursuit of righteousness.

On the day of his trial, Aiden stood at the edge of a precipice, the wind whipping through his hair, his eyes fixed on the swirling clouds above. As if in answer to his silent call, a golden eagle emerged from the heavens, its wings shimmering in the sunlight.

With a gentle nudge, the eagle led Aiden into the eagles’ realm, a world of boundless skies and ethereal beauty. Here, amidst the clouds, Aiden was given wings of clouds, and faced a series of trials, each designed to test his strength, courage, and moral compass.

He soared through treacherous storms, his body buffeted by gale-force winds and torrential rain. He navigated through labyrinths of clouds, his senses challenged by disorienting illusions and shifting perspectives. He faced the judgment of the eagle elders, their piercing eyes scrutinizing his every thought and action.

Aiden’s spirit remained unyielding, his determination unwavering despite the daunting challenges that lay before him. He demonstrated his strength by weathering the storms, his courage by navigating the illusions, and his integrity by facing the elders’ scrutiny without faltering.

As the final trial approached, Aiden stood before the eagle council, the wisest and most powerful of their kind. They presented him with a choice: to remain in their realm, to become one of them, or to return to Elysium, to continue his journey as a Guardian Angel.

Aiden, his heart filled with gratitude for the eagles’ guidance, chose to return to Elysium, knowing that his true calling lay in protecting those who needed him most. The eagle, recognizing the purity of his intentions, granted him their blessing, promising to come to his aid whenever he walked in alignment with their noble ideals.

With a newfound sense of purpose and unwavering resolve, Aiden descended back to Elysium, ready to embrace the challenges that lay ahead. He had earned his wings, not through physical prowess alone, but through the strength of his character and the unwavering purity of his heart.

Song of Aiden | Part 2

The call had now rung out for two long years,
Extolled and praised with laughter, joy and cheers.
As wisdom in the child of eagles grew,
And to his heart he called a faithful crew.

When eighteen years had gone the eagles came
To impart truth and test him with the same.
Ascending to their realm where he could fly,
Brave Aiden faced their Elders in the sky.

Through tempests soared and winds they battered strong,
He trusted wings of cloud and went not wrong.
The eagle Elders judged with piercing eyes,
Which held in gaze his triumph or demise.

Unshaken, unyielding, Aiden prevailed,
While knowing he would die if he had failed.
Through storm and visions, Aiden’s soul did soar,
So far above the valley’s rocky floor.

The eagle council, wisest of the kind,
Presented him a choice to test his mind:
“To stay” said they, “with us among the clouds,
Or turn back hence, to lowly, earthbound crowds.”

With gratitude, the hero chose his path,
To stand betwixt the innocent and wrath.
Moved so by his noble sacrifice,
The eagle elders loudly blessed him twice.

“With greater wisdom now you shall descend,
Calling truly every eagles friend.
And when your noble path with ours aligns,
We’ll grant assistance, true as sun that shines.”

Previous Chapter:

Aiden’s Call 1: Guardian’s Crest

Coming soon:

Aiden’s Call 3: Shadow Showdown

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VOX Security Update: Smart Contract Vulnerability & Mitigation

by | Dec 12, 2023 | Gala Games

We recently discovered that thirdweb, a third party that provides web3 tools, including smart contracts, was made aware of a security vulnerability in a commonly used web3 open-source library that affects some of their smart contracts, which unfortunately includes some contracts used by VOX. Please see their blog on this matter to learn more — https://blog.thirdweb.com/security-vulnerability/

Based on thirdweb’s investigation alongside their audit partners, this vulnerability has NOT been exploited in any thirdweb smart contracts, however, it does require us to take immediate steps in order to ensure the safety of your NFTs, for the following contracts:

  • VOXverse Fantasy Land Parcels
  • DreamWorks Trolls VOX Boxes
  • Get Plucked Chickens
  • VOX Holiday Mystery Boxes

We have locked the contracts identified above, meaning that most of these NFTs are no longer transferable, the vulnerability cannot be exploited, and are working closely with thirdweb to perform mitigation steps, which involves moving things to a new contract without the known vulnerability.

Here are the new collections on OpenSea:

Here are the steps we are taking:

VOXverse Fantasy Land Parcels and DreamWorks Trolls Boxes

The contract is now locked, a snapshot has been taken, and a new contract has been deployed. Last night, we sent new versions of each token on these contracts to the holders at the time of the snapshot. No action is required on your part. This process happened automatically, and now complete, you are able to transfer your new NFTs on the Ethereum network again seamlessly. We are working with OpenSea to get the collections adjusted as soon as possible.

Get Plucked Chickens

The contract is now locked, a snapshot has been taken, and a new contract has been deployed.

For these tokens, we will do 2 things:

  • For those whose ETH wallets holding Get Plucked Chickens that are linked to a Gala account, we will drop the new version of each held token on GalaChain. We are targeting for this to take place later this month or early next year.
  • For those that don’t have a linked ETH wallet, thirdweb has published this website where you can re-claim the NFTs on the new contract. The claim site is now live. Please note this process will require an ETH gas fee.

The NFT Chickens from the old contract will still remain playable in Get Plucked.

VOX Holiday Mystery Boxes

This contract was also affected, but the unique nature of this contract has required us to take different mitigation steps.

We removed permissions on this contract, which prevents any nefarious changes to the collection and new tokens from being minted. To mitigate ongoing fraudulent behavior, we have notified all major exchanges to flag these tokens as affected by a security vulnerability.

To reduce risk, we recommend that holders attempt to exchange their boxes immediately. To initiate the exchange, connect your web3 wallet containing the boxes to collectvox.com, navigate to your collection, and begin the exchange process. This does require an ETH gas fee.

Please note that some of the potential rewards upon exchange are locked tokens (VOXverse Fantasy Land Parcel and DreamWorks Trolls VOX Boxes). If you exchange your box and would have normally received a VOXverse Fantasy Land Parcel or a DreamWorks Trolls VOX Box, the transaction will succeed, but you will not receive your reward. Afterward, the wallet won’t be usable to unlock upcoming boxes, requiring you to transfer any remaining boxes to a new wallet to conduct more exchanges.

If you exchange your box and do not receive a reward, please submit a support ticket at Gala Games with your transaction hash no later than December 18th, 2023 so we can do our best to address this.

Most people will be able to collect your reward as usual and proceed to open the remaining Holiday Mystery Boxes without any issues.

To compensate holders of these tokens for the above difficulties, we have dropped holders new versions of the VOXverse Fantasy Land Parcels (Common Rarity) for each Holiday Mystery Box that they own.

Be assured that we have been diligently working behind the scenes to ensure that your NFTs are secure and that the mitigation steps are as smooth and effortless as can be. Thank you for your patience and understanding.

Alex Reborn 3: Faith in Fire

Alex Reborn 3: Faith in Fire

by | Dec 9, 2023 | Alex, EPXLore, Eternal Paradox, Gala Games

When you open yourself to the wonders of life, they will often light a fire within you somewhere along the way.

The sun, a fiery orange globe peeking over the horizon, cast long shadows across the beach as Alex skipped down the shore. His laughter, a symphony of joy and childish abandon, echoed in the crisp morning air. He was a whirlwind of energy, his eyes sparkling with the excitement of a new day, his dark hair adorned with seashells and coral fragments, a testament to his adventurous spirit.

Alex, despite years spent alone, had cultivated a remarkable resilience, a fractured personality that housed both solitude and companionship. He conversed with himself, weaving intricate tales and cracking witty jokes that left him doubled over with laughter. His humor, born from the solitude, was as unique as his spirit, a beacon of joy in a world that had seen so much darkness.

As Alex stooped to pick up a particularly beautiful starfish, his eyes caught a glint of light in the distance. An orange-cloaked figure stood at the mouth of a nearby cave, watching him with curious eyes. Intrigued, Alex momentarily forgot his usual aversion to strangers.

The figure, cloaked in orange robes, chuckled softly, then lit a curious device in his hand. A stream of fireballs, shimmering with an array of colors, erupted from the device, painting the sky with an ephemeral spectacle. Alex watched, mesmerized, as the fire danced and twirled, a captivating display unlike anything he had ever seen.

The stranger beckoned Alex closer, a warm smile crinkling the corners of his eyes. As Alex approached, the fear of people that had clung to him for so long like a shadow began to fade. The fire ignited a warmth within him, melting the isolation that encased his heart.

“I am called Pyros,” the stranger said, his voice deep and resonant. “And you, young one, are destined for great things.”

Pyros, with an uncanny knowledge of Alex’s past and future, sensed the boy’s yearning for connection and purpose. He saw the potential within him, a raw talent waiting to be nurtured. With a twinkle in his eye, he introduced Alex to the wonders of firepower.

“This is no magic,” Pyros explained, gesturing to the cave floor, where an intricately carved and ancient looking cannon sat. “This is the power of fire, a force that can forge both destruction and creation.”

For the next fortnight, Alex became Pyros’ student, learning the secrets of fire and gunpowder. He honed his aim, mastered the intricate mechanics of the cannon, and absorbed Pyros’ wisdom like a parched sponge. The fear that once ruled him slowly gave way to confidence, replaced by a newfound sense of purpose.

When the time came for farewell, Alex stood tall, the cannon resting comfortably against his shoulder. He was no longer the scared boy who wandered the wilderness. He was Alex Reborn, a warrior forged in fire, ready to face the world with newfound courage and a heart filled with the warmth of friendship. As he turned to leave, Pyros’ parting words echoed in his ears, “Remember, Alex, fire is a powerful tool. Use it wisely, and it will guide you to your destiny.”

With a final wave, Alex ventured out into the world, his heart ablaze with newfound hope and the promise of a future illuminated by the flames of his cannon. He was a misfit no longer, but a warrior, a friend, a survivor, forever marked by the fire that had illuminated his way back to the true path, whatever that may be.

PREVIOUS CHAPTERS

Alex Reborn 1: Childhoodwinked
Alex Reborn 2: Misfit’s Cry

COMING SOON

Alex Reborn 4: Heart of Vengeance

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