┌─── ∘ June 2026 Newsletter ∘ ───┐
Greenrain, Season of Vernus, Year 1642

Mountain Scene by Gloomy_Mess_9822 on Reddit

	Lantern, thirdly, is the sign of revelation. Truesight, fresh perspective and intuition are seen as inherent to those born beneath the Lantern's light.
	- Compendium, Constellations and the Zodiac

Community update notes, techlock, and alchemy, oh my! May was a month dedicated to getting things set up for June.

Expect to see some interesting releases soon! Happy Pride Month, Avalore!

° New & Upcoming 

Community Updates

Community Update!

• On May 16, 2026, we had a very important Community Update meeting to discuss the new Server Philosophy and details of the formal Techlock. Here are some highlights from the meeting:
  • New small settlements will be added to the Southern Reach.
  • More power will be given to the in-character government, particularly with relation to enforcing in-game laws.
  • New enemy factions will be established and can be used by DMs, players and staff alike, as their "bad guys".
  • Encouraging "rule of cool" and contextual DM rulings. Discouraging "rules lawyer-ing" and universal, specific rulings on abilities.
  • Working on an events plugin to help the community keep track of upcoming events and keep up with ongoing event lines.
• You can find the philosophy statement on the website.
• You can find the full community update notes here.

Commands Quickguide

• The Community Team has released our first quickguide! Quickguides are meant to provide basic reference and assistance for commonly asked questions.
  • This one in particular lists all of the common commands used in Avalore with a brief description of its function. If it is described better in another guide, those guides have been linked as well.
  • You can find the Commands Quickguide here.

Staffing Update

• Thank you to everyone who has submitted staff applications!! While we've added many people to the staff roster, there are still a couple of teams in need of extra volunteers:
  • Build Team - Build expansion, ruins, points of interest, small settlements. Please attach a portfolio of your previous work. Must be willing to work with Axiom.
  • Tech Team - WorldEdit and Regions (FAWE + World Guard).
• As for other teams, they are still open to receiving applications, but are no longer in dire need of volunteers.
• You can apply for a staff role on the Staff Application page.

Lore Updates

Techlock Document

• We have finally released a formal Techlock Document.
  • It covers how people understand metal, glass, explosives, and medicine, and how they can be used in-game.

Campaign Feedback

• Thank you to everyone who responded to the Campaign 3 Mid-campaign Feedback Survey! Campaign Team will take this feedback forward into the rest of the Campaign and beyond.
  • #town-crier received overwhelmingly positive responses.
  • Responses were generally nuanced and constructive (much appreciated!)
  • Respondents generally discussed accessibility and the lower-stakes feelings of this campaign.
• Expect to see some interesting developments in campaign events soon.

Teasers

• Vampire Cures - Cures for vampirism are slowly rolling out. So far, two characters have been cured of vampirism.
• Bestiary - New beasts will be released soon! 

Systems Updates

Alchemy Suggestion Survey

• On May 12, 2026, Systems Team put out an alchemy submission form to see what the most desired alchemical effects are for future development of the alchemy system.
  • We received over 120 unique potion suggestions!!!

Teasers

• Arcane Tweaks - Problem spells are going to be rebalanced, such as Scry, Nightsent, and Via Arcana.
• Alchemy Rework - New Systems staff have been helping this huge project progress. Crafting structure has been determined, as well as the three potion forms. Drafting potion ideas is starting very soon.
  • Players can expect a system that has an element of variance, less extreme modifiers, and a good mix of flavorful and mechanic-first potion effects.
• Martial Feat Tweaks - Underway. Playtesting events will be rolled out soon.
• Background Feats - Conversation has started on background feats, though there is nothing concrete at this moment.

Technical Updates

Auction House Update

• The Auction House plugin has been updated with additional features and is now properly compatible with the updated product plugin.

Meat Merchant Added

• NPC merchants selling meat has been added to both the Spire and the Undercity.
  • The undercity meat even has a special deal for some red meat, so long as you don't ask too many questions.

New Modpack Release

• The 1.21.1 modpack update has now been released! It features many performance and graphics mods to make Avalore run smoothly while looking as good as possible. 
  • The server is still 1.20.4, but is expected to be updated in the near future. Keep an eye out for that announcement!
  • A compatibility mod is included to allow connectivity to the older server version.
• It is highly recommended you update to this new modpack, not only for its superior functionality, but in anticipation for the upcoming server update.
• You can download the new modpack through Modrinth.

Minor Technical Updates

• Ability to use /display with any of the 8 actions, 6 advanced maneuvers, and hindrances.
• Word wrapping on spell/feat descriptions is fixed. Should apply to product description wrapping.
• Length of initiative turn messages that pop up has been increased. A quiet noise should play at the end of each player's turn to keep track of End Of Turn for the plugin.
• Fabric crafts are now also determined by DEX: Finesse rather than just DEX.
• #help-desk in Discord now auto-threads.

° Player Events & Projects
Player-lead events and projects of Avalore, curated by the editor and Community Team to feature for the month.

Player Events

Festival of Belonging by @MerryLights - An in-universe Pride festival celebrating the diversity of the Spire's denizens and all of the unique families that have formed here. Happening later in June!

Cabal of Corpses by @Nerdocalypse

Locke & Keye by @Yeehawboots - https://avalore.net/forum/topic/2084-locke--keye%3A-event-notices--rumor-mill-/

Player Projects

Filling the Graveyard by @MCcookie333 - A player-lead initiative to put names to the Spire's graveyard with actual characters, both PCs and NPCs alike.

° Player Photos
Players are able to submit photos through our Photo Album forum (via our Discord server) to be featured in our newsletter, and even used as promotional material for Avalore!

Rock Lovers Anonymous - @VinnyCall

Duel Between Blessed of Lady of the Lake - @CelestialMochi

Beach Party - @VinnyCall

The Aurora Circus - @ramiro

Deputy Steward's Visit to Albern Crossing - @Megladon