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Shroud of the Avatar: Forsaken Virtues

Avatar’s Update #413: Season’s Greetings from the Development Team!



Greetings Fellow Avatars!

As many within community and the development team take a break during the holidays, we wish everyone a happy, safe, and restful time! For those wishing to participate in any community activities, new one-time and recurring community events have been announced! Also, be sure to also review the Players Guide and Known Issues list for additional information on recent changes and upcoming fixes. Now, let’s see what we have for you in this week’s edition of Update of the Avatar:

  • Season’s Greetings from the Development Team!
  • Crowns, Homes, Deeds, Deed Upgrades & Two-Hour Flash Sales!
  • New Store Additions: Conversationalists, Mounts, & Seasonal Items!
  • New Vault Round!
  • December Login Reward: Yule Stockings 20202 3-Pack!
  • R85 Rewards Program Login Items: Holiday Theme!
  • Jenn Gilbert Memorial Fund
  • Recent Shroud of the Avatar Livestreams
  • Streamer Rewards Program
  • Bug Brigade & Testing Directives
  • Lord of the Isle Episode 2 Bundles
  • Upcoming Events Calendar
  • Community Event: Catnip Games Weekly Fishing Tourney
  • Community Event: Island of Wonders Monthly Fishing Contest
  • Community Event: Defectors & Curses Storyline Continues
  • Community Event: Knightmare Falls Winter 2020 Gift Exchange
  • Community Event: A Not So Scary Story
  • Community Event: Mingo’s White Raven Inn
  • Community Event: Shroud of the QAvatar
  • Community Event: New Timeslot for DJ Asclepius
  • Community Event: Jade Dragons’ New Year’s Eve Party
  • Community Event: Winter Ball & New Year’s Livestream Bash
  • Community Event: Black Rose Chronicles Continues
  • Community Event: Islands of Wonders Quest
  • Community Event: Crafters Town Shopping Spree
  • Community Event: Beran’s Reach Auction
  • Project to Support: Shard RPG
  • Project to Support: Shadow of Valhalla
  • Project to Support: Dragonfight
  • Project to Support: Avatar Express
  • Resources: Players Helping Players

For more details about this update, read the full article at the official Shroud of the Avatar website.

Avatar’s Update #412: Play Release 85 Now! Well of Aldur Update!



Greetings Fellow Avatars!

Adventurers, ready your weapons! Shroud of the Avatar has just placed the Well of Aldur onto QA for player testing! Expect this new adventure scene to go fully live on Release 86. Sales, sales, and even more sales events are live! Don’t miss out! Also, more information has been revealed about the new collectible framed maps! And be sure to check out all the new bone decorations — so many to choose from and to discover! These exciting updates and more are outlined below for Release 85! For those wishing to participate in any community activities, new one-time and recurring community events have been announced! Also, be sure to also review the Players Guide and Known Issues list for additional information on recent changes and upcoming fixes. Now, let’s see what we have for you in this week’s edition of Update of the Avatar:

  • Well of Aldur Update!
  • Latest News Q&A Friday Livestream!
  • Crowns, Homes, Deeds, Deed Upgrades & Two-Hour Flash Sales!
  • Decorative Framed Maps!
  • New Bone Decorations!
  • Craftable Zombie Conversationalists!
  • Supply Bundle Decorations!
  • Patterns & Cabalist Hoods!
  • New Store Additions: Conversationalists, Mounts, & Seasonal Items!
  • New Vault Round!
  • December Login Reward: Yule Stockings 20202 3-Pack!
  • R85 Rewards Program Login Items: Holiday Theme!
  • World & UI Changes
  • Crafting & Economy Changes
  • Combat Balance & Changes
  • Updated Player-Owned Towns
  • Bug Fixes
  • Jenn Gilbert Memorial Fund
  • Recent Shroud of the Avatar Livestreams
  • Streamer Rewards Program
  • Bug Brigade & Testing Directives
  • Lord of the Isle Episode 2 Bundles
  • Upcoming Events Calendar
  • Community Event: Catnip Games Weekly Fishing Tourney
  • Community Event: Island of Wonders Monthly Fishing Contest
  • Community Event: Mad Splatter Yuletide Tea Party
  • Community Event: Defectors & Curses Storyline Continues
  • Community Event: Knightmare Falls Winter 2020 Gift Exchange
  • Community Event: Autumn Rising Brewery Dance Party
  • Community Event: Islands of Wonders Quest
  • Community Event: Crafters Town Shopping Spree
  • Community Event: Beran’s Reach Auction
  • Project to Support: Shard RPG
  • Project to Support: Shadow of Valhalla
  • Project to Support: Dragonfight
  • Project to Support: Avatar Express
  • Resources: Players Helping Players

For more details about this update, read the full article at the official Shroud of the Avatar website.

Avatar’s Update #411: Patterns & Cabalist Hoods!



Greetings Fellow Avatars!

Adventurers rejoice! The brave souls of Shroud of the Avatar possessing Cabalist Hoods will soon be able to alter their hood’s appearance by applying patterns. For those wishing to participate in any community activities, new one-time and recurring community events have been announced! Also, be sure to also review the Players Guide and Known Issues list for additional information on recent changes and upcoming fixes. Now, let’s see what we have for you in this week’s edition of Update of the Avatar:

  • Patterns & Cabalist Hoods!
  • Latest News Q&A Friday Livestream!
  • New Store Additions: Conversationalists, Mounts, & Seasonal Items!
  • New Vault Round!
  • December Login Reward: Yule Stockings 20202 3-Pack!
  • R84 Rewards Program Login Items: Lord British & Holiday Themed!
  • Jenn Gilbert Memorial Fund
  • Recent Shroud of the Avatar Livestreams
  • Streamer Rewards Program
  • Bug Brigade & Testing Directives
  • Lord of the Isle Episode 2 Bundles
  • Upcoming Events Calendar
  • Community Event: Catnip Games Weekly Fishing Tourney
  • Community Event: Island of Wonders Monthly Fishing Contest
  • Community Event: Defectors & Curses Storyline Continues
  • Community Event: Knightmare Falls Winter 2020 Gift Exchange
  • Community Event: Autumn Rising Brewery Dance Party
  • Community Event: Islands of Wonders Quest
  • Community Event: Crafters Town Shopping Spree
  • Community Event: Beran’s Reach Auction
  • Project to Support: Shard RPG
  • Project to Support: Shadow of Valhalla
  • Project to Support: Dragonfight
  • Project to Support: Avatar Express
  • Resources: Players Helping Players

For more details about this update, read the full article at the official Shroud of the Avatar website.

Avatar’s Update #410: Streamer Reward Program Update!



Greetings Fellow Avatars!

Attention! More information about the Streamer Rewards Program has been released for streamers of Shroud of the Avatar! For those wishing to participate in any community activities, new one-time and recurring community events have been announced! Also, be sure to also review the Players Guide and Known Issues list for additional information on recent changes and upcoming fixes. Now, let’s see what we have for you in this week’s edition of Update of the Avatar:

  • Streamer Rewards Program Update!
  • Latest News Q&A Friday Livestream!
  • Jenn Gilbert Memorial Fund
  • New Store Additions: Conversationalists & Seasonal Items!
  • New Vault Round!
  • December Login Reward: Yule Stockings 2020 3-Pack!
  • R84 Rewards Program Login Items: Lord British & Holiday Themed!
  • Recent Shroud of the Avatar Livestreams
  • Bug Brigade & Testing Directives
  • Lord of the Isle Episode 2 Bundles
  • Upcoming Events Calendar
  • Community Event: Catnip Games Weekly Fishing Tourney
  • Community Event: Island of Wonders Monthly Fishing Contest
  • Community Event: Orchestral Stones Rendition Released
  • Community Event: Autumn Rising Brewery Dance Party
  • Community Event: Rajazel Spotlight
  • Community Event: Indestructible Hunting Club
  • Community Event: Islands of Wonders Quest
  • Community Event: Crafters Town Shopping Spree
  • Community Event: Beran’s Reach Auction
  • Project to Support: Shard RPG
  • Project to Support: Shadow of Valhalla
  • Project to Support: Jar Wars
  • Project to Support: Dragonfight
  • Project to Support: Crowfall
  • Project to Support: Avatar Express
  • Resources: Players Helping Players

For more details about this update, read the full article at the official Shroud of the Avatar website.

Avatar’s Update #408: Play Release 84 Now! Butchery Update!



Greetings Fellow Avatars!

Cooks and butchers rejoice! The talented crafters of Shroud of the Avatar will notice some splendid changes to their butchering endeavors. Also, for those salvaging artifacts, expect some more Ancient Essences and Patterns to come your way! And for all those Avatars out there that have collected maps from the original map system, get those over to your crafting tables! For those wishing to participate in any community activities, new one-time and recurring community events have been announced! Also, be sure to also review the Players Guide and Known Issues list for additional information on recent changes and upcoming fixes. Now, let’s see what we have for you in this week’s edition of Update of the Avatar:

  • Butchery Update!
  • Latest News Q&A Friday Livestream!
  • Artifact Salvage Improvements!
  • Crafted Bone Pile Decorations!
  • Crafted Framed Maps Incoming!
  • Jenn Gilbert Memorial Fund
  • New Store Additions: Conversationalists & Seasonal Items!
  • New Vault Round!
  • November Login Reward: Autumn Leaf Pavers!
  • Release 84 Rewards Program Login Items: Lord British and Holiday Themed!
  • World & UI Changes
  • Crafting & Economy Changes
  • Combat Balance & Changes
  • Updated Player-Owned Towns
  • Bug Fixes
  • Recent Shroud of the Avatar Livestreams
  • Streaming Reward Program
  • Bug Brigade & Testing Directives
  • Lord of the Isle Episode 2 Bundles
  • Upcoming Events Calendar
  • Community Event: Catnip Games Weekly Fishing Tourney
  • Community Event: Defectors & Curses RP Storyline
  • Community Event: Mad Splatter Tea Party
  • Community Event: Island of Wonders Monthly Fishing Contest
  • Community Event: Decoration Techniques by Wilfred
  • Community Event: Friendsgiving 2020
  • Community Event: SotA Tales Episode 1
  • Community Event: Crafters Town Shopping Spree
  • Community Event: Beran’s Reach Auction
  • Project to Support: Shard RPG
  • Project to Support: Shadow of Valhalla
  • Project to Support: Jar Wars
  • Project to Support: Dragonfight
  • Project to Support: Crowfall
  • Project to Support: Avatar Express
  • Resources: Players Helping Players

For more details about this update, read the full article at the official Shroud of the Avatar website.

Avatar’s Update #407: Player-Owned Town Light Limit Increase!



Greetings Fellow Avatars!

Governors, stewards, and Player-Owned Town (POT) residents in Shroud of the Avatar can now enjoy a much larger limit for POT light decorations. For those wishing to participate in any community activities, new one-time and recurring community events have been announced! Also, be sure to also review the Players Guide and Known Issues list for additional information on recent changes and upcoming fixes. Now, let’s see what we have for you in this week’s edition of Update of the Avatar:

  • Player-Owned Town Light Limit Increase!
  • Latest News Q&A Friday the 13th Livestream!
  • Jenn Gilbert Memorial Fund
  • New Store Additions: Conversationalists & Seasonal Items!
  • New Vault Round!
  • November Login Reward: Autumn Leaf Pavers!
  • R83 Rewards Program Login Items: Spooky, Autumn, & Lord British Themed!
  • Recent Shroud of the Avatar Livestreams
  • Streaming Reward Program
  • Bug Brigade & Testing Directives
  • Lord of the Isle Episode 2 Bundles
  • Upcoming Events Calendar
  • Community Event: Catnip Games Weekly Fishing Tourney
  • Community Event: Jackal Hunt
  • Community Event: Island of Wonders Monthly Fishing Contest
  • Community Event: SotA Tales Episode 1
  • Community Event: Crafters Town Shopping Spree
  • Community Event: Beran’s Reach Auction
  • Project to Support: Shard RPG
  • Project to Support: Shadow of Valhalla
  • Project to Support: Jar Wars
  • Project to Support: Dragonfight
  • Project to Support: Crowfall
  • Project to Support: Avatar Express
  • Resources: Players Helping Players

For more details about this update, read the full article at the official Shroud of the Avatar website.

Avatar’s Update #406: Foal & Tamed Horse Exchange Details!



Greetings Fellow Avatars!

Recently, players of Shroud of the Avatar were introduced to the long awaited Mount System! Now players who are tamers or possess stretch-goal foals can turn-in their horses and foals for rideable versions of those animals! Also, the coming weeks will address bug fixes and quality of life improvements! For those wishing to participate in any community activities, new one-time and recurring community events have been announced! Also, be sure to also review the Players Guide and Known Issues list for additional information on recent changes and upcoming fixes. Now, let’s see what we have for you in this week’s edition of Update of the Avatar:

  • Foal & Tamed Horse Exchange Details!
  • Latest News Q&A Friday Livestream!
  • Jenn Gilbert Memorial Fund
  • New Store Additions: Conversationalists, Drinking Glasses & Seasonal Items!
  • New Vault Round!
  • November Login Reward: Autumn Leaf Pavers!
  • R83 Rewards Program Login Items: Spooky, Autumn, & Lord British Themed!
  • Recent Shroud of the Avatar Livestreams
  • Streaming Reward Program
  • Bug Brigade & Testing Directives
  • Lord of the Isle Episode 2 Bundles
  • Upcoming Events Calendar
  • Community Event: Catnip Games Weekly Fishing Tourney
  • Community Event: VulcanJedi’s Extra Life Charity Event
  • Community Event: Browncoat’s Extra Life Charity Event
  • Community Event: Ironhall Victory Ball
  • Community Event: Jackal Hunt
  • Community Event: Mounts of New Britannia
  • Community Event: Island of Wonders Monthly Fishing Contest
  • Community Event: The Beast Weaver
  • Community Event: Haunted Inn and Dungeon Adventure
  • Community Event: SotA Tales Episode 1
  • Community Event: Crafters Town Shopping Spree
  • Community Event: Beran’s Reach Auction
  • Project to Support: Shard RPG
  • Project to Support: Shadow of Valhalla
  • Project to Support: Jar Wars
  • Project to Support: Dragonfight
  • Project to Support: Crowfall
  • Project to Support: Avatar Express
  • Resources: Players Helping Players

For more details about this update, read the full article at the official Shroud of the Avatar website.

Avatar’s Update #405: Play Release 83 Now! Mounts of New Britannia Revealed!



Greetings Fellow Avatars!

Release 83 brings players of Shroud of the Avatar a plethora of new features, content, and fixes! The new Mount System is available! A new adventure scene known as “The Breach” is ready to challenge battled-hardened adventurers! The changes to the Player-Owned Town Teleporters are now live! For those wishing to participate in any community activities, new one-time and recurring community events have been announced! Also, be sure to also review the Players Guide and Known Issues list for additional information on recent changes and upcoming fixes. Now, let’s see what we have for you in this week’s edition of Update of the Avatar:

  • Mounts of New Britannia Revealed!
  • Latest News Q&A Friday Livestream!
  • New Adventure Scene: The Breach!
  • Player-Owned Town Teleporter Update!
  • Jenn Gilbert Memorial Fund
  • 20% Off Crowns! 20% Off Deed Upgrades! 2 Hour Flash Sales!
  • New Store Additions: Conversationalists, Drinking Glasses & Seasonal Items!
  • New Vault Round!
  • November Login Reward: Autumn Leaf Pavers!
  • R83 Rewards Program Login Items: Spooky, Autumn, & Lord British Themed!
  • World & UI Changes
  • Crafting & Economy Changes
  • Updated Player-Owned Towns
  • Bug Fixes
  • Recent Shroud of the Avatar Livestreams
  • Streaming Reward Program
  • Bug Brigade & Testing Directives
  • Lord of the Isle Episode 2 Bundles
  • Upcoming Events Calendar
  • Community Event: Catnip Games Weekly Fishing Tourney
  • Community Event: VulcanJedi’s Extra Life Charity Event
  • Community Event: Browncoat’s Extra Life Charity Event
  • Community Event: Inky Script Training
  • Community Event: BMC Fangtastic Halloween Deco Contest
  • Community Event: Halloween in Immortal City
  • Community Event: SotA Tales Episode 1
  • Community Event: TheAvatar.Express Needs You
  • Community Event: Crafters Town Shopping Spree
  • Community Event: Beran’s Reach Auction
  • Community Event: The Poets’ Circle Returns
  • Project to Support: Shard RPG
  • Project to Support: Shadow of Valhalla
  • Project to Support: Jar Wars
  • Project to Support: Dragonfight
  • Project to Support: Crowfall
  • Project to Support: Avatar Express
  • Resources: Players Helping Players

For more details about this update, read the full article at the official Shroud of the Avatar website.

Avatar’s Update #404: Bug Brigade & Testing Directives!



Greetings Fellow Avatars!

This week’s update brings players of Shroud of the Avatar a bit of information about Release 84, which will focus primarily on bug fixes rather than new features and content. We’d also like to extend an enormous thank you to all those participating in the Bug Brigade! For those wishing to participate in any community activities, new one-time and recurring community events have been announced! Also, be sure to also review the Players Guide and Known Issues list for additional information on recent changes and upcoming fixes. Now, let’s see what we have for you in this week’s edition of Update of the Avatar:

  • Bug Brigade & Testing Directives!
  • Latest News Q&A Friday Livestream!
  • Jenn Gilbert Memorial Fund
  • New Vault Round!
  • Latest Store Additions: Conversationalists & Seasonal Items!
  • October Login Reward: Blood Spurting Headless Mask!
  • R82 Rewards Program Login Items: Lord British & Spooky Themed!
  • Recent Shroud of the Avatar Livestreams
  • Streaming Reward Program
  • Lord of the Isle Episode 2 Bundles
  • Upcoming Events Calendar
  • Community Event: Catnip Games Weekly Fishing Tourney
  • Community Event: Extra Life Charity Event
  • Community Event: Inky Script Training
  • Community Event: The Shield of Ironhall
  • Community Event: Halloween Party at Port Titan
  • Community Event: BMC Fangtastic Halloween Deco Contest
  • Community Event: TheAvatar.Express Needs You
  • Community Event: Crafters Town Shopping Spree
  • Community Event: Beran’s Reach Auction
  • Community Event: The Poets’ Circle Returns
  • Project to Support: Shard RPG
  • Project to Support: Shadow of Valhalla
  • Project to Support: Jar Wars
  • Project to Support: Dragonfight
  • Project to Support: Crowfall
  • Project to Support: Avatar Express
  • Resources: Players Helping Players

For more details about this update, read the full article at the official Shroud of the Avatar website.

Avatar’s Update #403: New Mini-Maps Available!



Greetings Fellow Avatars!

This week’s update brings players of Shroud of the Avatar a very large number of additional mini-maps! New and old players alike will have a map to guide them in more adventure and town scenes! For those wishing to participate in any community activities, new one-time and recurring community events have been announced! Also, be sure to also review the Players Guide and Known Issues list for additional information on recent changes and upcoming fixes. Now, let’s see what we have for you in this week’s edition of Update of the Avatar:

  • New Mini-Maps Available!
  • Special Guest Friday Livestream!
  • Jenn Gilbert Memorial Fund
  • New Vault Round!
  • Latest Store Additions: Conversationalists & Seasonal Items!
  • October Login Reward: Blood Spurting Headless Mask!
  • R82 Rewards Program Login Items: Lord British & Spooky Themed!
  • The Bug Brigade Rides Again!
  • Recent Shroud of the Avatar Livestreams
  • Streaming Reward Program
  • Lord of the Isle Episode 2 Bundles
  • Upcoming Events Calendar
  • Community Event: Catnip Games Weekly Fishing Tourney
  • Community Event: Extra Life Charity Event
  • Community Event: Terrifying Tea Tales
  • Community Event: The Shield of Ironhall
  • Community Event: Halloween Party at Port Titan
  • Community Event: BMC Fangtastic Halloween Deco Contest
  • Community Event: SotA Tales Episode 1
  • Community Event: Novia Market Spotlight
  • Community Event: TheAvatar.Express Needs You
  • Community Event: Crafters Town Shopping Spree
  • Community Event: Beran’s Reach Auction
  • Community Event: The Poets’ Circle Returns
  • Project to Support: Shard RPG
  • Project to Support: Shadow of Valhalla
  • Project to Support: Jar Wars
  • Project to Support: Dragonfight
  • Project to Support: Crowfall
  • Project to Support: Avatar Express
  • Resources: Players Helping Players

For more details about this update, read the full article at the official Shroud of the Avatar website.