Nergal's Nectar

Nergal's Nectar is a Raid Event scheduled to start on February 1, 2019 at 7:00 PM (PST) and end on February 7, 2019 at 7:00 PM (PST). It is the sixty ninth episode of the Dark Stigma story and thirty fifth in the Malice Canon storyline.

Half-time Reward Calculation Period is at February 3, 2019 from 7:00 PM to 7:59 PM (PST).

Feature Changes

 * Gold Leviathan Shard as Individual Ranking Reward.

Raid Bosses Skill Cards

 * Silver-Haired Jalatt (LR) Anti-Raid Boss Skill Card, obtained from the Oath of Survival Card Pack
 * Wyze of the Old Glade (LR) Anti-Hidden Raid Boss Skill Card, obtained from the Oath of Survival Card Pack
 * Troubled Azalena (LR) Anti-Secret Raid Boss Skill Card, obtained from the Oath of Survival Card Pack
 * Space Angler Keprall (LR) Special Evolution Card, Skill works against all Raid Bosses of the event, obtained from the Master of Fate Card Pack

Prologue
Guided by the warrior of the forest Wyze, you emerged from the aged woodland and were confronted by a horrible sight. The river that flowed through the heart of the remote kingdom of Zoda was dyed a sickening color, and all along the bank, both monsters and people wandered about or sat near the water, eyes vacant. It was brought about by the proliferation of a magic drug named Nergal's Nectar. Wyze was unable to conceal her disgust.

"This is worse than any plague, for they willingly spread and languish in it. The scourge can be traced to the highest authority, Queen Rimaya, as it was she who first became enamored and shared it with her people. However, I am also to blame..." Wyze's expression darkened with guilt. She was the one who requested your help in stopping the drug's circulation, yet the pace at which it penetrated all layers of society was unexpected. That she was unable to do more until you arrived gnawed at her.

She bore the responsibility of protecting the ancient forests of Zoda from greedy witches that desired the mana-laden trees, one she had fulfilled until they learned a new tactic. They cast a long-distance curse of decay on them far beyond the reach of her sword. Though beset by feelings of defeat, Wyze soon noticed why they wanted the lumber in the first place -- they sold the rotting remains to a shady figure. Assuming this had greater implications, she delved deeper to discover it was the main ingredient in Nergal's Nectar, which was being produced at an alarmingly rapid rate.

"The one who makes the drug is known as Jersta, the same one who introduced it to the queen." This turned the loving and graceful Rimaya into nothing but a channel for the evil potion. No longer was there anyone among her subjects who could bring her destructive folly to an end, as every last one were also addicted.

"As you likely guessed, she poured countless barrels of Nergal's Nectar into the river, which flows through the city and into the rest of the kingdom. If nothing is done soon, the damage will be unimaginable." The only saving grace was the river's bucolic flow, meaning it would take several days before it reached the closest tributary. However, guards were stationed downstream to ensure none could dam it. No less than the queen's defeat would ultimately prevent the contamination of all Zoda.

"Let's go, Hero..." Despite her fear, Elimval mustered up the courage to speak. You nodded resolutely, determined to free the country from the thrall of Nergal's Nectar.