Welcome to Avalon. You are about to embark on one of the most unique adventures in Second Life. Within this realm you will find many great adventures, quests and rewards as you travel and unlock the secrets of the past.  

Upon arriving at the main landing point, you will find yourself standing on a bridge in front of a medieval Stronghold. There is a book titled, “The Legend of Avalon: An Epic Adventure.”   Read this story to learn more about how Avalon has been cursed by evil and what YOUR role will be in this epic story.

Once you have finished reading the book, it is suggested you also click on the FEATHER floating above the book and receive a landmark that will enable you to return to Avalon again.

To your left, you may touch the “Crystal” to join the group, Order of Avalon.

Next, please note the Dress Code poster, and adhere to these rules regarding the attire that must be worn while you are traveling throughout these lands. Maintaining proper medieval themed attire creates an ambiance that is conducive to the immersive medieval experience for all role players.

(If you need medieval clothing to wear, there are some lovely, free Group Gifts available inside the Stronghold to the left of the back wall.  Please help yourself to any or all of them.

Finally, it is important for you to understand the laws that have been set forth for all to follow.  Please click on the scroll titled “Constitution of Avalon” and familiarize yourself with the sim rules.  All visitors and group members are responsible for knowing and following these rules.

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Now that you have all of the basics covered, let’s venture forward. 

Walk across the landing point bridge towards the Stronghold, and when you reach the entrance, you may stop and “speak” to the guards.  There are many NPC’s (non-player characters) who will give you information about places within Avalon and also hints about how to proceed with certain tasks in the various quests.

 Click on the guard standing to the left of the entrance:

Knight Eric whispers: It's cold today in Avalon. How about you start a bonfire?

Knight Eric: If you wish address me stranger, then just say my name clear and aloud.
 

Speak the guard’s name in local chat:

Alanna Bellerose: Eric

Knight Eric: What would you like stranger? I can provide you with information about the [stronghold], [dragon wings] and the [log maze]. If you want to know something else, address one of the other guards.

Now you may type any of the words in [brackets] into local chat to learn more about them:

Alanna Bellerose: stronghold

Knight Eric: You are standing at the gates of the Avalon stronghold, referred to by some as the keep or the castle. It is a central point of all crusades, activities and journeys. Inside, you find portals to the Avalon Forge, a medieval market and the Forsaken grounds of the Catacombs. If you want to know more about these haunted lands, ask Sir Cedric inside the keep.

Alanna Bellerose: dragon wings

Knight Eric: The dragon wings? Those are atop the tower next to me. A free flight over the realm is fantastic! If you are a member of the Order of Avalon you are free to use them as you wish, otherwise... well, the tower is very high and the paving below veeery hard *grins*.

Alanna Bellerose: log maze

Knight Eric: The log maze is situated near the opposite shore of this lake, beside the village. There you can practice your acrobatic and jumping skills. I would strongly advise you to do so, if you intend to make your way through the damned catacombs. You will need it. ... Besides, there is a reward at the end of the maze. But you have to master it correctlyto receive the reward, so make sure to practice jumping there.

Next, click on and speak to Valerie, the guard on the right:

Knight Valerie whispers: Well sure, but we have no firewood. We'll have to use you I'm afraid!

Knight Valerie: Hello there, adventurer *smiles*. Please call me Valerie.

Alanna Bellerose: Valerie

Knight Valerie: Oh my, you would appear to be lost. Can I help you adventurer? You can ask me about my [fairy] . I can also tell you stories about the [Avalonian Dragon], or maybe other information of... of not as an official nature...

Alanna Bellerose: fairy

Knight Valerie: This little beast! She is incredibly dense. However, that being said, there is something she is good for and that is making dark places bright. You're welcome to take her with you if you wish, maybe you can find a good use for her.

You may click on the fairy hovering over Valerie’s shoulder and she will begin to follow you and offer light as you travel. If you want her to leave, type “die” in local chat.

Alanna Bellerose: avalonian dragon

Knight Valerie: Ah yes, that big old lizard. He resides inside the ruins to the west. If you want to visit him, just travel through the forest next to the castle, then straight on. Uphill you will see the ruins of an old castle where he shall be waiting.

Knight Valerie whispers: It is well known among Avalonians that there is a very old dungeon below these ruins. I do not know the entrance, but the story goes that it is guarded by something very spooky *shivers*.

Next, go inside the Stronghold and speak to the guard in the back, standing near the portals. Click on him to begin your conversation:

Knight Cedric: Say my name, adventurer, if you wish to talk with me.

Alanna Bellerose: Cedric

Knight Cedric: I see that you are a stranger to the land of Avalon. Perhaps you would like to know about the [portal] behind me? Also, please do not mention any [banana]!

Alanna Bellerose: portal

Knight Cedric: You wish to know more about this portal? It's the portal into a cursed place. Perhaps you have heard about the graveyard and the Catacombs beneath? No? Then I suggest you take a look at the history book besides me.

Knight Cedric: The grounds behind the portal are filled with peril and danger... much danger indeed. If you dare to enter, you definitely risk your life. therefore, only members of the Order of Avalon may pass. There is a rune of the order behind me, and using this rune you can join the order. But if you intend to enter the haunted grounds ... well, I have warned you once and shall not do so again.

Knight Cedric: Besides, I am sure we'll meet again, more than one time... in your next life *laughs*.

Alanna Bellerose: banana

Knight Cedric: So, you heard about the time I took a banana to guard duty instead of my sword. Well, I'm not ashamed of it anymore, especially since I killed an intruder with it. Can you honestly say you've ever battled someone with a banana? I think not!

Knight Cedric: Now go, stranger. And greet the undead from me *laughs*

Next, you will see three blue portals in front of you.

The portal on the far left takes you to the Sunken City.  (This will be covered in another guide.)

The portal to the far right will take you to the Avalon Forge, a medieval store filled with many items to enrich your roleplay experience and well worth checking out when you have the time.

Finally, the portal in the center will take you to the Cemetery, where you need to go in order to begin the Catacombs Adventure and take part in the story.  Click on the golden Portal Activation Rune that is rotating above a podium to the left of the portal.  You will see the portal become more transparent and you will be able to see the cemetery through the doorway.  The portal is now active for you to travel through it. Click on it now, and enter the graveyard….

To continue, go to Episode 1 - Part 1 - The Graveyard in the quest guide.