Description
Commonly known as Valade, it is a region made up of small towns and settlements, home to a diverse population of people. The province is located on the First Continent, situated on vast plains divided by a large and noticeable river. Valade is autonomous and has succeeded well in deterring other nations from annexing the land.
History
Many years ago, expedition teams from far away kingdoms Miestica and Altela encountered each other on the provincial borders. The confrontation escalated into a regional conflict that briefly turned the province into a localized war zone. The small war lasted for several months and since its end both kingdoms have withdrawn their forces back to the Second Continent.
Developer's Notes
Valade is usually regarded as the unexpected detour en route to MK2. It was originally designed to be as a small, side project that tested previously unexplored development paths while the work for MK2 was underway. During MK2’s one and a half year completion time however, the Valade map accumulated so much content that it was decided that it would replace the Povado game setting first. Valade flourished during the waiting period for MK2; during that time (which players like to dub MK1.5 or later MK1.52) the zone was introduced to the leveling system, the first stationary and mobile monsters, territorial wars, bosses, player keys, and the first automated quest arenas. This was also the game setting that introduced the Miestica and Altela.
Game Locations and Places
Kingdom of Povado | Eastlands | Province of Lavalle-Valade | Valade Underground | The Lonely Tower | Miestica-Altela Borders | Lucena Steppes | Avantine Republic | Aluna Underground | Lake Region
