In ArcheAge , players lead their own nations – but what exactly does that entail? Read on to find out here.
A nation must be able to defend itself
We have already reported on many features of the “Ascension” patch 2.9 for ArcheAge. Now, Trion Worlds has detailed in a lengthy blog post how the founding of new nations takes place – and it involves a lot of effort.
First, the main building in the castle must be upgraded to level 3 before one can create a “Crimson Watch Tribute” package for 1000 Lord’s Coins, which only has a 2-hour lifespan. Now comes the first crucial point: The package must be delivered to Andre in the Golden Ruins. However, all players on the server will be notified that a group is attempting to deliver such a package – so be prepared for strong resistance from rival guilds and nations!
If the delivery succeeds, a new quest line begins, where certain bosses must be defeated, followed by the task of gathering plenty of crafting materials to showcase the necessary resources for a declaration of independence. Only then will the player receive a “Declaration of Independence,” which he must read in the throne room while at least 50 guild members are present and using the /vow emote. If successful, a cutscene plays and a new ruler is born!
Nations offer players many opportunities, but they also create a default enmity with other factions in the game, which must be improved through political ties.
The Wyvern – Powerful Mount of the Ruler
The most powerful prestige object of a nation is a Wyvern that the ruler can breed. However, this comes with considerable effort, as raising a Wyvern takes a full month even for the fastest guilds. After a successful breeding, the Wyvern is available for 21 days and can be used by the ruler as a mount and flown into battle (after all, it can breathe fire). However, the Wyvern is also very conspicuous and can be killed – it is powerful, but it also poses a significant risk to bring it along, just to lose it.
Furthermore, the Wyvern cannot be “inherited” from one ruler to the next – a new ruler must start from scratch and endure the process of raising one themselves.
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