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The Prophecy of the Black Mage
From the oldest scrolls crumbling into dust, in the most hidden libraries of Maple World, the ancients tell of the secret prophecy of the Black Mage. The Black Mage is not vanquished, he is not gone, they say. He merely awaits his opportunity to return and conquer.
The Black Mage defies reason, sustained by his rage. For too long the Black Mage has lain dormant, seething in his own hatred and delighting in his vision for the ruin of Maple World. The ancient prophecy warned that this day would come.
It was not heeded.
From the histories
The First Rise and Fall
“The Black Mage was born as other men, child of a mother and father who loved him, citizen of a
peaceful town ( Edelstein ) filled with friendly prosperous citizens. Few remembered the preternaturally bright
child who would grow into a brilliant young man, eager to delve into the secrets of magic. Some
saw the arrogant temperament, impatience, and a ready anger that he unleashed with little
provocation, but the black hole at the center of his soul that might have foreshadowed what he
would become was hidden from their sight.
The first reign of the Black Mage began as many tyrannies did – with a call for change. The Black
Mage saw the chaos in Maple World and believed that the people could not be trusted to make
their own decisions. He felt that they needed a benevolent king to control every aspect of their
lives and he rose to power using noble ideals such as peace and freedom. The people believed
his words and embraced his voice. Soon, they found the only peace offered by the Black Mage
was the peace of the grave and the only freedom was freedom from responsibility that marks a
slave. The reign of the Black Mage was unprecedented in its cruelty, all done in the name of the
greater good.
In time, Maple World fought back. Heroes great and small struggled against the Black Mage. The
Black Mage battled against them mightily, screaming all the while that these ungrateful children
did not understand his genius and rejected his wisdom. In time, he descended into madness,
deciding if the world would not accord him the obedience and worship that is his due, it would have
to be destroyed. The last battles against the Black Mage exacted a terrible price from Maple
World but he was at last defeated, though heroes such as the Polearm-wielder ( Aran ) and the Dragon ( Evan ). The final three “Legendary” classes have yet to be reviled.
King sacrificed mightily for the safety of the world.”
The Sufferings of Maple World
In the years that followed, many of the Black Mage’s minions worked in ways both gross and subtle to bring about his return. Dedicated to the evil man they believed would one day return to help them rule, scourges such as Pink Bean, Horntail, and the Dragon Riders plagued the countryside, presaging the coming of their dark master.
Fortunately for the good people of Maple World, those of good will responded. Explorers and Cygnus Knights beyond number battled against all manner of evil monsters. Great heroes from the past returned and a new Dragon-friend rose to lead the fight.
Cygnus Knights
They began when the current empress of the Maple World, a young girl named Cygnus, sensed the evil Dark Magician lurking around the peaceful Maple World. Dark Magician is known for trying to destroy the Maple World, but he previously failed to do so. Now he has returned to once again wreak havoc. Empress Cygnus, aware of Dark Magician's actions, has begun to recruit brave Maplers to become Cygnus Knights whose duty will be to fight off the Dark Magician and his wicked followers.
The Heart of Darkness
Alas, it is said that those who struggle for right shall fail. In time, the Black Mage will return. Yet the villains who work for such an end are the greater fools. They believe that the Black Mage returns to place them as the new ruling class that will dominate Maple World but the “Black Mage” that they long for will be gone. What they bring back will be a darkness beyond anything they can imagine.
The Black Mage has spent the long years after his defeat in a place beyond light, beyond time, beyond mercy. He has planned his vengeance not just on the people of Maple World, but on all of existence. When he returns, all of creation will feel the lash of his wrath.
Rise of the Resistance
Edelstein is now the home of the Black Wings, a secret cult dedicated to the resurrection of the Black Mage. They recently came out of hiding and took over Edelstein, oppressing the populace into silence while working hard to resurrect their foul master.
But the Black Wings' arrogance may yet be their undoing. Deep in the hearts of the down-trodden populace, a flame sparks and the good people of Edelstein think the unthinkable.
They must resist. The Resistance is the flame in the darkness. They are the rebellion against the Black Wings and they will free their town, no matter the cost. Using new magic and their natural skills, new heroes will join the legends of Maple World to battle the minions of the Black Mage. Hiding as ordinary Edelstein citizens by day, by night a growing legion will band together to overthrow the Black Wings.
One day, the Resistance decided to launch their ultimate attack and asked the Knights to help them. Without hesitation, the Empress willingly agreed to provide support. However, the Cygnus Knights broke their promise and Edelstein was defeated, resulting in more severe oppression and surveillance of its residents. After this the Black Wings, were able to resurrect their foul master.
From the Prophecy:
Know ye this if you would recognize the time of the Black Mage’s return. In a small town otherwise
hidden from the world, a secret cabal will raise the thing that used to be the Black Mage and bring
it back into the world. The day of his coming shall never be forgotten. At his arrival, all of
existence shall wink out, and when it returns, nothing will be the same.
This event shall be forever called the “Big Bang.”
Maple World will be changed. Some changes will be subtle. Monsters that were once weak will
grow strong. Others that were strong shall grow weaker. The powers of magic shall change. Spells that are commonplace will no longer work and the heroes of Maple World will display abilities never before seen. The world and its cities and towns will move, familiar landmarks will disappear or be altered beyond recognition, and new lands will arise to be explored. It will be the Maple World we love – but everything will be different.
The Big Bang
The Big Bang was the day that the power of the Black Mage touched reality. For a brief instant all of existence…ceased to exist. When it returned, nothing was the same. Even as the citizens of Maple World explore their new reality, the Black Wings of Edelstein continue their dark work.
After ‘Big Bang’ comes MapleStory Chaos!
Like ‘Big Bang’, the ‘Chaos’ update will come in three parts:
Return of the Hero’ is also known as the reorganization update and will make the heroes stronger and better.
Technological Age’ is the second update that will add new profession skills for your character.
And as last, ‘The Huge War’ is the last update.
For more background info Isaac did this a while ago.
http://www.maplewiki.net/index.php?title...by_IsaacGS
From the oldest scrolls crumbling into dust, in the most hidden libraries of Maple World, the ancients tell of the secret prophecy of the Black Mage. The Black Mage is not vanquished, he is not gone, they say. He merely awaits his opportunity to return and conquer.
The Black Mage defies reason, sustained by his rage. For too long the Black Mage has lain dormant, seething in his own hatred and delighting in his vision for the ruin of Maple World. The ancient prophecy warned that this day would come.
It was not heeded.
From the histories
The First Rise and Fall
“The Black Mage was born as other men, child of a mother and father who loved him, citizen of a
peaceful town ( Edelstein ) filled with friendly prosperous citizens. Few remembered the preternaturally bright
child who would grow into a brilliant young man, eager to delve into the secrets of magic. Some
saw the arrogant temperament, impatience, and a ready anger that he unleashed with little
provocation, but the black hole at the center of his soul that might have foreshadowed what he
would become was hidden from their sight.
The first reign of the Black Mage began as many tyrannies did – with a call for change. The Black
Mage saw the chaos in Maple World and believed that the people could not be trusted to make
their own decisions. He felt that they needed a benevolent king to control every aspect of their
lives and he rose to power using noble ideals such as peace and freedom. The people believed
his words and embraced his voice. Soon, they found the only peace offered by the Black Mage
was the peace of the grave and the only freedom was freedom from responsibility that marks a
slave. The reign of the Black Mage was unprecedented in its cruelty, all done in the name of the
greater good.
In time, Maple World fought back. Heroes great and small struggled against the Black Mage. The
Black Mage battled against them mightily, screaming all the while that these ungrateful children
did not understand his genius and rejected his wisdom. In time, he descended into madness,
deciding if the world would not accord him the obedience and worship that is his due, it would have
to be destroyed. The last battles against the Black Mage exacted a terrible price from Maple
World but he was at last defeated, though heroes such as the Polearm-wielder ( Aran ) and the Dragon ( Evan ). The final three “Legendary” classes have yet to be reviled.
King sacrificed mightily for the safety of the world.”
The Sufferings of Maple World
In the years that followed, many of the Black Mage’s minions worked in ways both gross and subtle to bring about his return. Dedicated to the evil man they believed would one day return to help them rule, scourges such as Pink Bean, Horntail, and the Dragon Riders plagued the countryside, presaging the coming of their dark master.
Fortunately for the good people of Maple World, those of good will responded. Explorers and Cygnus Knights beyond number battled against all manner of evil monsters. Great heroes from the past returned and a new Dragon-friend rose to lead the fight.
Cygnus Knights
They began when the current empress of the Maple World, a young girl named Cygnus, sensed the evil Dark Magician lurking around the peaceful Maple World. Dark Magician is known for trying to destroy the Maple World, but he previously failed to do so. Now he has returned to once again wreak havoc. Empress Cygnus, aware of Dark Magician's actions, has begun to recruit brave Maplers to become Cygnus Knights whose duty will be to fight off the Dark Magician and his wicked followers.
The Heart of Darkness
Alas, it is said that those who struggle for right shall fail. In time, the Black Mage will return. Yet the villains who work for such an end are the greater fools. They believe that the Black Mage returns to place them as the new ruling class that will dominate Maple World but the “Black Mage” that they long for will be gone. What they bring back will be a darkness beyond anything they can imagine.
The Black Mage has spent the long years after his defeat in a place beyond light, beyond time, beyond mercy. He has planned his vengeance not just on the people of Maple World, but on all of existence. When he returns, all of creation will feel the lash of his wrath.
Rise of the Resistance
Edelstein is now the home of the Black Wings, a secret cult dedicated to the resurrection of the Black Mage. They recently came out of hiding and took over Edelstein, oppressing the populace into silence while working hard to resurrect their foul master.
But the Black Wings' arrogance may yet be their undoing. Deep in the hearts of the down-trodden populace, a flame sparks and the good people of Edelstein think the unthinkable.
They must resist. The Resistance is the flame in the darkness. They are the rebellion against the Black Wings and they will free their town, no matter the cost. Using new magic and their natural skills, new heroes will join the legends of Maple World to battle the minions of the Black Mage. Hiding as ordinary Edelstein citizens by day, by night a growing legion will band together to overthrow the Black Wings.
One day, the Resistance decided to launch their ultimate attack and asked the Knights to help them. Without hesitation, the Empress willingly agreed to provide support. However, the Cygnus Knights broke their promise and Edelstein was defeated, resulting in more severe oppression and surveillance of its residents. After this the Black Wings, were able to resurrect their foul master.
From the Prophecy:
Know ye this if you would recognize the time of the Black Mage’s return. In a small town otherwise
hidden from the world, a secret cabal will raise the thing that used to be the Black Mage and bring
it back into the world. The day of his coming shall never be forgotten. At his arrival, all of
existence shall wink out, and when it returns, nothing will be the same.
This event shall be forever called the “Big Bang.”
Maple World will be changed. Some changes will be subtle. Monsters that were once weak will
grow strong. Others that were strong shall grow weaker. The powers of magic shall change. Spells that are commonplace will no longer work and the heroes of Maple World will display abilities never before seen. The world and its cities and towns will move, familiar landmarks will disappear or be altered beyond recognition, and new lands will arise to be explored. It will be the Maple World we love – but everything will be different.
The Big Bang
The Big Bang was the day that the power of the Black Mage touched reality. For a brief instant all of existence…ceased to exist. When it returned, nothing was the same. Even as the citizens of Maple World explore their new reality, the Black Wings of Edelstein continue their dark work.
After ‘Big Bang’ comes MapleStory Chaos!
Like ‘Big Bang’, the ‘Chaos’ update will come in three parts:
Return of the Hero’ is also known as the reorganization update and will make the heroes stronger and better.
Technological Age’ is the second update that will add new profession skills for your character.
And as last, ‘The Huge War’ is the last update.
For more background info Isaac did this a while ago.
http://www.maplewiki.net/index.php?title...by_IsaacGS