Links to more TERA content!

There's a lot in this post that is actually really recent, so don't pass it up if you're looking for new information! We have links to new lore, a Bluehole Studio interview, the results of a contest that hopefully you already entered, and the opening of a new community fan site!

Massively Publishes Second Part of Exclusive Castanic Lore
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Remember that one time when Massively had that exclusive Castanic lore? Remember how its ending left you hungering for more, almost like Halo 2's ending? No? Regardless of the reference, below the excerpt you'll find links to BOTH parts below. No hints on if this is the final section of the Castanic lore except that it is the "second installment". Since the first exclusive lore was "the first installment", "the second installment" could mean practically anything. Or two things.

"Then we fight them there!" The praetor, Prinasus, snarled, stomping the ground with his great axe. A chorus of approving cheers clashed with opposing shouts.

"We're not ready!" A voice cried out.

"Neither are they," Prinasus countered. "It's an even chance. We fight here-and win-or we die here!"

"Or we leave!"

Calastra's voice shattered the din. Havelock stared down at her, astonished. Only by augmenting her voice with magic could she drown out ten thousand others.

Part 1: http://www.massively.com/2010/08/05/massively-exclusive-the-lore-of-teras-castanica/

Part 2 (NEW): http://www.massively.com/2010/08/12/massively-exclusive-the-lore-of-teras-castanics-part-ii/

Bluehole Studio Senior Producer Harns Kim Interview (IncGamers.com)
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More interviews with the higher-ups! Perhaps inside you will be able to find out a few facts you didn't already know yet. How about a bite of interview to see how it tastes?

TERA’s story is built on such an enormous scale that it is best experienced first-hand. Is there any nasty evil guy in the story you like most?

The various races and nations of the world of TERA have formed an alliance called the “Valkyon Federation.” Evil creatures known as the Argons, a mysterious race from another dimension, are reaping havoc and destruction. As soldiers dispatched by the federation, players will travel around the world and engage in numerous quests. As players make further progress in the game, they will start participating in more important missions and eventually learn more about the Argon’s sinister plans.

IncGamers.com interview: http://www.incgamers.com/News/24531/bluehole-studios-on-teras-background-story


Help Mr. Frugal and win TERA swag! (TERAfans.com)
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This was an image manipulation contest held by TERAfans.com. The winner would receive a TERA-themed messenger-style bag with extra goodies and trinkets inside. Sorry to say, you can't enter this contest any more. All we can offer you is a link to the results thread. Mild to severe humored outbursts are expected.

TERAfans.com Image Contest Results: http://www.terafans.com/topic/4083-help-mr-frugal-and-win-tera-swag/


New Fansite: TERAtactics.com
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Most of the standard niches have been filled when it comes to TERA's community already. When you think about competitive play for an MMO, you would think of guild-oriented websites. Due to the focus of small team PVP encounters in TERA, there was a launch of a new site, TERAtactics.com. The site exists to cover the more competitive side of TERA without alienating  people just due to guild affiliation. But hey, what better way to read about the site than by using the words from the founder? Links to the site are in the quote.

Founder: Chime
Site Name: TERAtactics
URL: http://www.teratactics.com
Forums: http://www.teratactics.com/forums

About:
TERAtactics is an open community site dedicated to the advancement of competitive play, exchange of ideas, and organization of events and tourneys. We aim to provide a focused environment that can serve as a quality specialized resource.

Because we want to foster as much quality discussion, information, and debate about TERA as possible, having a diverse set of members will help us offer a broader perspective and unique angles. Therefore, we want anyone who has solid and useful contributions to be able to share and gain exposure for their efforts to advance the level of competitive play across the entire community.

Anyone interested in making posts or starting discussions can do so by contacting me by private message on IRC. Otherwise, feel free to comment on the blog or post on the forums to make this a unique haven that could be considered the preferred home of choice for those who share similar interests and mindsets.

TL;DR:
Blog and forums based community focused specifically on anything that could fall under competitive play, tourneys, game design, mechanics, theory, analysis, PvP, and philosophies.

Official site accouncement: http://www.tera-online.com/forums/showthread.php?t=8750