⚔️ Weclome ⚔️

For centuries, the Iron-Gate Keep has stood as the physical manifestation of the Great Firewall, protecting the citizens of Etheria from the chaotic static of the Outlands. Within its stone vaults lie the Source Code Scrolls—ancient scripts that maintain the balance of our digital existence. But the winds have shifted. The Dark Weaver, a Lich-King of unparalleled logic and malice, has successfully injected a corruption spell into the Keep’s perimeter defenses. One by one, the guardian constructs have gone silent, and the once-pure streams of data are turning into encrypted gibberish. Worst of all, the Keep’s ancient protector, Aurelius the Glitched, has fallen under the Lich's thrall. Once a golden dragon of wisdom, he has been transformed into a Crystalline Data-Wyrm. He now nests atop the central server-tower, his scales shimmering with fragmented packets and his breath smelling of ozone and burnt circuits.

📜 The Quest

To save Etheria, your party of Binary-Bards and Logic-Paladins must infiltrate the Keep, bypass the "Mimic" files, and collect the Shards of the Firewall. Only by reassembling these shards can you soothe the Dragon’s digital madness and banish the Lich back to the Null-Void.

🛡️ Rules of Engagement

• Form Your Party: Collaborate in your teams of 3 or 4. Communication is your strongest spell.
• Seek the Artifacts: Flags are hidden throughout the Keep. They usually look like this: flag{secret_artifact_name}.
• Consult the Oracle: If you are stuck, "spend gold" (points) to unlock Hints. Use them wisely; a true hero knows when to seek guidance.
• No Friendly Fire: Do not attack the CTF infrastructure or other parties. The Lich is the only enemy.

🎒 Your Adventurer’s Toolkit

The Keep's magic is strange, but you can bypass its wards using several free mystical mirrors. These are available in your toolkit (link top left) and you can use as many or as few as you need to: