Ember Court

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The Ember Court was the event held by Prince Renathal before being banished to the Maw in order to sustain his influence in Revendreth. He is now re-establishing his court and inviting VIPs from Revendreth and beyond.

Description
A new court has opened in Revendreth, where Prince Renathal attempts to unite allies from across the Shadowlands and increase his covenant's influence.

The Ember Court is both a weekly event that is the Covenant Feature of the Venthyr Covenant, a reputation faction gained through doing the event, and the topmost floor of Sinfall.

It is organized by Temel from the Spire of the Unseen Guests, and the party occupies the entirety of the topmost level of Sinfall.

The guest list is maintained by Lord Garridan, entertainment is organized by the dredger Hips, and refreshments provided by Picky Stefan from your first Court. Gaining reputation with the Ember Court unlocks further party organizing options, themes by Boot the Beaut and security by Watchmaster Boromod, purchased from Temel. Lady Ilinca also sells Ember Court related items. Increasing your reputation also unlocks one of the color tints for the Venthyr Covenant sets, purchased from Lady Rovinette.

Mechanics
The five categories of preferences are:
 * Cleanliness, ranging from Messy to Clean
 * Danger, ranging from Safe to Dangerous
 * Decadence, ranging from Humble to Decadent
 * Excitement, ranging from Relaxing to Exciting
 * Formality, ranging from Casual to Formal

Before entering the Ember Court, various NPCs allow you to select options to modify it from the onset, allowing for different events or quests within the instance to help with the preference bar. Each option must be unlocked through a quest, the expansion of options must be purchased from Temel, and every week one of these NPCs requires a quest before you can choose an option that always requires obtaining one reagent and 20-50 Infused Ruby.

Note, that each selection grants both its default and the opposite, with a slight boost to the default from the onset of the scenario. For example, the Traditional decoration is +Dangerous because the candles cause fires, but if you put them out it grants +Safe.

The more NPCs you unlock, the more upgrades you obtain (Sanctum Upgrade or purchased upgrade), and the more selections you unlock, the more populated the Ember Court becomes, both instanced and uninstanced. For example, unlocking Stoneborn Reserves as an option places stoneborn statues and gargoyles all over the perimeter of Sinfall.

Different rewards are obtained at the end of each party depending on both your standing reputation with each RSVP Guest and their happiness levels. Each guest has a set of preferences that makes them happier, and going contrary to those preferences makes them unhappy.

The happiness spectrum ranges from Miserable, to Unhappy, to Uncomfortable, to Comfortable, to Happy, to Elated. Elated brings the most anima rewards, the most reputation gain for that guest, and the rarer rewards. In addition, you gain reputation for each guest you have present, where the more you have, the more you gain.

Options

 * Lord Garridan keeps the guest list. (Default)
 * Picky Stefan lets you select refreshments. (Default)
 * Tubbin's Tea Party grants +Relaxing and +Formal .(Ember Court: Tubbins's Tea Party)
 * Theotar's ecclectic dredgers are famous for hosting wonderfully fancy tea parties. Enjoy the quiet, contemplative side of Revendreth's high society.
 * Divine Deserts grants +Messy and +Decadent .(Ember Court: Divine Desserts)
 * ''Delight your guests with the best baking Bastion's chefs have to offer! Rarely seen in Revendreth, these treats are as exotic as they are beautiful.
 * Mushroom Surprise grants +Dangerous and +Humble . (Staff: Waiters, Ember Court: Mushroom Surprise!)
 * Live on the edge with massive platters of odd-smelling and alarmingly unlabeled fungi from all across the Shadowlands. How mysterious!


 * Hips lets you select entertainment. (Default)
 * Atoning Rituals grants +Humble and +Formal .(Ember Court: Atoning Rituals)
 * Helping souls along their journey toward atonement is Revendreth's most timeless court activity. The Accuser will be happy to oblige.
 * Glimpse of the Wilds grants +Clean and +Safe . (Ember Court: Glimpse of the Wilds)
 * ''The wild beasts of Ardenweald are difficult to subdue, but would provide a memorable spectacle for our guests to observe.
 * Lost Chalice Band grants +Decadent and +Exciting . (Staff: Stage Crew, Ember Court: Lost Chalice Band)
 * The music of the Lost Chalice Band is transcendent! Souls don't typically perform at courts, but they are worth making an exception for.


 * Boot the Beaut lets you select decorations. (Building: Dredger Pool)
 * Traditional grants +Clean and +Dangerous . (Ember Court: Traditional)
 * Keep it classic with the traditional venthyr aesthetic of lit candles and decorative stone fiends.
 * Mortal Reminders grants +Relaxing and +Casual .(Ember Court: Mortal Reminders)
 * Reflect back on the many different paths that led each soul to Revendreth, with decorations from the realm of mortals.
 * Mystery Mirrors grants +Safe and +Exciting (Staff: Dredger Decorators, Ember Court: Mystery Mirrors)
 * Surprise your guests with a myriad of mirrors connecting to unknown places throughout Revendreth and beyond.


 * Watchmaster Boromod lets you select security. (Building: Guardhouse)
 * Venthyr Volunteers grants +Dangerous and +Exciting .(Ember Court: Venthyr Volunteers)
 * We may be few in number, but the bravest among us will always rise to meet approaching enemies.
 * Stoneborn Reserves grants +Safe and +Decadent . (Ember Court: Stoneborn Reserves)
 * It is expensive to maintain a standing army of stoneborn, but we could activate them for this court to give our guests extra peace of mind.
 * Maldraxxian Army grants +Messy and +Casual (Staff: Bouncers, Ember Court: Maldraxxus Army)
 * The Maldraxxian army is unmatched across the Shadowlands in military training, effective weaponry, and disgusting messes.

Sanctum Upgrades
The Dredger Butler pet can be customized.

The Professionals unlocks the following :
 * Breakfist down in the dredger pools can adjust Cleanliness.
 * Crooked Crick in the refreshments area can adjust Decadence.
 * Lady Ilinca in the embassy area can adjust Formality.
 * Cosmin the Illusionist on stage can adjust Excitement.
 * Wing Commander Vulpek at the front gates can adjust Danger.

RSVP guest possibilities
All reward chests grant Ember Court reputation proportional to their happiness levels. They also grant grey items, anima, transmog appearances, mounts, and buffs that are either visual flavor or damage buffs that last for an hour or more.

Purchasable rewards

 * Temel


 * Lady Rovinette


 * Lady Ilinca

Achievements

 * The Party Herald
 * Be Our Guest (achievement)
 * Dredger Style
 * Party Palace
 * Dredger Academy
 * People Pleaser
 * Master of Ceremonies
 * We Happy Few
 * Rendle's Big Day
 * It's Certainly Never Boring
 * Court Favors
 * Something for Everyone