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Clan Citadels
Get ready for 2011's biggest update so far!

On 26 July your clan will be able to construct its own floating citadel in the sky. It will be your stronghold; your training ground; your home.
You and your clanmates will work together to gather resources, build and maintain your citadel. Tiered progression means everyone can contribute.
Will your clan have the mightiest citadel in all of the skies over Gielinor?
Get ready to find out on 26 July!
Check out the Introducing Clan Citadels newspost for more information!

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We have also just launched the new Members' Loyalty Programme !
From now on, at the end of each month, members will be awarded a number of Loyalty Points which can be used to purchase exclusive unlockable items and rewards in-game. The longer you remain a member, the more loyalty points you earn.
To sign up, simply click here and follow the instructions. You will immediately receive 500 loyalty points to use immediately. We are offering special introductory prices for a limited time so sign up now!
For more information you can check out our news post and the Loyalty Programme FAQ .
Check out this official teaser video for a preview of some of the awesome unlockables!

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(Also coming in July: a new quest, a new skilling area, and new items of clothing! Check out the Behind The Scenes post for all the details!)
Mod Jon H

RuneFest 2011

As you're undoubtedly aware, we held our very first player convention in August 2010. The inaugural RuneFest was a huge success and left many players clamouring for more.
We just couldn't leave it as a one-off - so this month we announced the follow-up. Get ready for...

RuneFest 2011 will be held in London, England on the weekend of 29-30 October 2011.
Moving to a two-day format means we can make the second RuneFest even bigger and better than the first. We hope to see you there!
You can visit the RuneFest website for more information including Frequently Asked Questions . Details will be added to the site from now until the event takes place in October. You can also check out a selection of photos from RuneFest 2010 .
We also have a dedicated RuneFest forum . Please get involved - we would love to see who's planning to come and what your hopes and expectations are!
And last but not least, the RuneFest organisational team of Mod Paul M , Mod SJ and Mod Mr T recently held a forum Q&A session. Check out their responses at the following thread:
Quick find code: 235-236-396-62940595
Location: Home > RuneScape Forums > RuneFest > Q&A session - answers

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Mod Jon H

Mrs Slayer's Cambridge Gathering

A lot of players made new friends at RuneFest, and many of these friendships have grown stronger and stronger in the months since the event - both online, and in the form of unofficial real-world get-togethers.
Mrs Slayer started organising the latest of these meets in April, and it took place in Cambridge on the weekend of 24-26 June (earning the nickname 'JuneFest'!)
About 40 players made the trip to Cambridge to spend the weekend enjoying the sun, eating and drinking together, bowling, playing games, reminiscing about RuneFest 2010 and making plans for RuneFest 2011.
Several members of Jagex staff went along as well - we took on the players at ten-pin bowling (with Mod Markg putting up the day's highest score of 139) then hung out, chatted and gave away some free Jagex merchandise.
Many thanks to Mrs Slayer for organising the meet, and to everyone who came along.
Check out the event's forum thread to read more about it, including write-ups from some of the players who made the trip:
Quick find code: 235-236-965-62693972
Location: Home > RuneScape Forums > RuneFest > Cambridge Gathering Mrs Slayer

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All of the staff members who attended: Mod Ana , Mod Baker011 , Mod Chris L , Mod French , Mod Jon H , Mod Mark , Mod Markg , Mod Poppy , Mod Stevew and Mod Timbo .

CM Editorial

This is a new, occasional segment in which a member of the Community Management team will write a short piece about something that is currently occupying their thoughts. We begin with this article by Mod Mat K :

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What are your goals in RuneScape?
It's a simple question and one that I am sure every RuneScape player has thought about at some point. When I first started playing RuneScape, so many years ago now that the concept of a laser mouse was still a twinkling in the rollerball mouse's eye, I had no targets or goals. It wasn't until a few days into playing that the thought of running around Gielinor was far too energetic for me so I set my first goal, 37 magic so I could teleport to Falador. So there I went on a bovine massacre with a handful of mind and air runes, a blue wizard's top and a black hat…. Pro!
Ever since that moment I discovered the importance of making targets and waypoints to allow me to see that I was progressing in the game. Of course, setting a target wasn't always about reaching a level in a skill. About 6 months into playing RuneScape I was introduced into the clan community. It wasn't long before I took the reins of a clan and became its leader. At that time, I realised that online gaming wasn't just about the game, but the gamers too. So, my goals changed. I wanted to grow the amount of players in the clan, so my goals were first to get 50 members. When I met that goal, I set it to getting 75 members, then 100 members.
As you can probably imagine, I have played RuneScape for a long time. Even though I have been at Jagex now for nearly 6 years I still have my in-game goals and I feel privileged to be able to help other players reach theirs as I know how important it is to you. I felt that one of the most difficult goals to reach is to get a level 99 in a skill. The encouragement from your friends is as important as knowing how to train a skill efficiently. This is why I wanted to come up with a way to support players who have set themselves the goal of getting a skill to level 99.
Out of this was born Club 99. This community is there solely to help players get a skill to level 99. There are a whole host of suggestions within the Club 99 forum on how to overcome the obstacles you will face, such as burn-out or getting distracted as well as umpteen ways to get the best out of your XP per hour rate. Even though the forums are a fantastic place, I thought that the best place for people to be when trying to get a 99 is in game. No XP waste here. So, there are 22 dedicated high level skilling chat channels where you can find people who have the same goal as you or are there to help you reach your goal.
Club 99 has now been running for a couple of months and already the amount of players getting 99s has shown a large increase. In June we held a mentor week event which attracted over 20,000 players - so using this support really does work.
If you want to get a level 99 and want some help, then head over to the Club 99 forum . Equally, if you have a 99 in a skill and want to help others reach that goal, you can apply to be a mentor .

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Mod Mat K

Twenty-five 99s - one player - one night!

Yes, you heard me right! A player called Alibhon did exactly that! She had been working on that goal for a few years now and on 11th June 2011 we were able to share her awesome achievement with her.
Everyone gathered in Falador Park awaiting the arrival of Alibhon where she took the lead in a conga which snaked its way through RuneScape to kick off her event.
With a huge entourage in tow she visited all corners of the globe. Starting with agility she quickly moved on to Taverly where she got 99 Herblore, followed by Slayer, Summoning, Attack, Prayer, Construction, Defence, Ranged, Constitution, Fishing, Woodcutting, Fletching, Mining, Smithing, Farming, Crafting, Firemaking, Dungeoneering, Cooking, Hunter, Thieving, Runecrafting, Magic and finally Strength.
Our Facebook followers were able to also watch her progress in real time as we posted up screenshots as they happened. Some of the screenshots can be found in this thread: 48-49-492-62869559 .
My favourite has to be when she managed to get 99 Magic underwater! Closely followed by sledging down the snowy slopes then getting 99 Firemaking in the snow!
But don't take my word for it, watch the video of her epic journey that Evil Yakuza kindly filmed for us.

Once the party was over and all those attending went back to their own activities, Alibhon slipped away and quietly got the quest cape on top of what she had already achieved!
So, huge congratulations to Alibhon, that was a massive achievement and I hope you enjoyed your night as much as we enjoyed watching you get all those 99s!

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Mod Jane

Clan Update

The RuneScape 5 v 5 Tournament - the ultimate Clan Wars challenge!

These are exciting times! We are offering you and four friends the opportunity to win VIP trips to RuneFest 2011 and to test your mettle against the Jagex Pro Clan Wars team live on stage.
The Jagex Pro Team are the finest PvP combatants in all of Jagex. These are J-mods who eat Clan Wars for breakfast, lunch and dinner and wash it down with a cold cup of pwnage. They’re confident, dedicated and will do whatever it takes to beat you. Don't worry, we will make sure they don't unplug the computers or spill tea on the keyboards.
To win this ultimate challenge of PvP skill, your five person team must first make it through the 5 v 5 leagues before claiming victory in the ruthless knockout phase of the tournament. Like the gladiatorial heroes of old, we will celebrate your victory in style. We'll pay your team's travel expenses, provide lodging in a hotel in the heart of London and award VIP RuneFest 2011 tickets to you and your team. You'll live like royalty at RuneFest 2011 and will enjoy all of the event's VIP benefits before taking to the main stage for the battle of your lives.
So what are you waiting for? Assemble your team! Signups run from 1st July until 11th July, when the first group stages will be drawn. The first wars will take place on 16th July. The tournament is limited to 2000 teams so choose your team wisely, but choose your team soon.
To find out more, learn the rules of combat and sign up your team, check out http://www.runefest.com/ , the official 5v5 forum thread (235-236-372-62929871) or sign up on this thread (235-236-385-62929925)

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Mod Timbo & Mod Kathy
RuneScape Clan Support

Clan Spotlight

Each month we will be using this section to showcase creative content from the clan community.

This month's Spotlight is shining on two pieces. The first is a recruitment video by Stoke of Zirak Kingdom . We recommend watching it in fullscreen/480p to fully appreciate the animation!

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Next up, we have this awesome story by King Girith6 of The Last Brotherhood :

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The Story of The Last Brotherhood
At the dawn of the Third Age, a catastrophic war broke out amongst the great gods of Gielinor. As the gods reined their terror upon the soil of RuneScape, its inhabitants were forced into exile in hopes of preserving not only their lives, but their species. In the frosty mountains of the north the dwarfs fled and established a thriving civilization deep beneath the mountains peaks. The elves became long forgotten through the ages and had passed out of common knowledge. Advanced goblin like beings known as Dogre-shuun fled to the caves where they built from its limestone a magnificent city. Ogres, Goblins, and Humans regressed into nomadic tribal states as resources dwindled and empires crumbled. There was, however, a great alliance of remarkable fighters that formed together as The Last Brotherhood. This alliance was of unmatched combatants of great skill and swordsmanship. As whispers spread of the great alliance through the tribes of Gielinor, the boldest of adventurers sought them out so that they might become of their ranks.
The war of the gods progressed and with them the havoc that scarred RuneScape's lands in black ash. The mighty brotherhood, however, continued to thrive in number and established an impenetrable stronghold beneath the lands bordering Zaros' defiled empire. In silence they kept, but not in pitiful idleness. Beneath the lands they carved a grand tunneling system spanning as far as the dwarfs themselves. There they established diplomatic relations with the advances species, as well as the noble Dogre-shuun. Together they waited as above them a war unparalleled in history raged on.
Then, an enormous rumbling shook their chambers with great force so as buildings were flattened, week tunnels collapsed, and terror was struck in even those that for so long seemed unshakeable. A horrific booming rang across the lands and all went white. Then, the blindness cleared, the ground was still, and an eerie silence crept in. Cracks in the chambers ceilings had formed, revealing a wondrous blue sky, the likes of which had not been seen in thousands of years. For the first time in a long time, the peoples emerged from their tunnels to look upon a desolate wasteland of smoldering ash. In the sky however, shined a sun so bright that it hurt for several minutes, as they had not seen the sun in hundreds of years. Upon the horizon the last of the ash clouds were fading, and the dawn on the 4th age had come.
Epilogue : Though the war had ended and peace restored, the Brotherhood remained united and strong. Together they lived on and together they witnessed the rise and fall of the ages. Through the years they formed international relations and began to spread across Gielinor. Their widespread existence granted them an unparalleled knowledge of the world, and they were of the first to be informed of the discovery of rune stones in the northern islands. To this day their numbers continue to grow, and those who have nearly mastered the art of swordsmanship, archery, or magic may seek admission. Though the gods have long been banished, their followers continue to spread influence among the species, both peacefully and malevolently. The Brotherhood continuously seeks to conquer the gods’ remaining generals and further their boss hunting prowess. Thousands of years after their emergence, The Last Brotherhood continues to eradicate monsters in all of their forms from this great realm.

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If you would like to submit a piece to be considered for the Clan Spotlight section, please feel free to email it to us at [email protected] . We can't promise to use every submission but we do read all of them. We look forward to receiving your contributions!

Player Submissions

Every month, we invite players to submit their own original works for inclusion in the newsletter.
This month's bumper crop begins with a short story by Emrisimortal :

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There was a storm the day I met him, as if the gods were fighting in the sky over some mystical dispute. It scared me and Johnson. We were on our way to Varrock when we were approached by a tall cloaked man. He asked me my name and I told him. Although the circumstances were strange, he still felt friendly, despite his rather off-putting look.
He was a spy of the Followers of Guthix, sent out to find what imbalances were in our world. He had disturbing news - Zamorak and his followers were raising the old hellish monsters from the Third Age, along with some of his newer, more destructive creations.
The man asked me to gather warriors to fight them. I did so, and our armies marched upon the great dragons in the Wilderness. We fought bravely but only I and some of the most powerful mages survived. The rest were cast into the fires of the destructive, evil creator we call Zamorak.
I vowed that day to avenge their deaths. This is a call to arms. Rise up and be free!

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Next up is this piece by Anchored :

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The Blue Moon Inn, Varrock
I was sitting in a corner inside The Blue Moon Inn, trying to be as inconspicuous as I possibly could.
Why would I be doing that, you might ask? Simple. Lathas' men were after me. One of Lathas' top generals had placed a price on my head after I had killed some Mourners in a duel. Three million Gold Pieces, to be exact.
"What would you like to drink, sir?"
I looked up at the bartender. "Just give me an ale, please," I said.
"Right away sir, but that will be three gold pieces."
Right then five men dressed in black cloaks walked in, followed by a man in a black trenchcoat that looked familiar. My eyes widened.
"Lieutenant Elessar!" I shouted, so loud that half the people in the room stared at me. But the lieutenant didn't. He was busy nailing up a wanted poster of my face.
This was the result of the Siege of Varrock. Lathas had taken it over, so many of my men had to flee to Falador. But some just couldn't leave. I was one of the few trapped in Varrock.
"Sir?"
"Huh? Oh yeah, umm... here." I handed the bartender four gold pieces.
All of a sudden the lieutenant blew a horn, and everyone went quiet.
"Alright then. Do any of you know of a man named Anchored?" said the lieutenant.
I pulled down my hat and tried to think of a different accent to speak in if the lieutenant asked me.
Everyone looked at each other. Obviously they didn't know me.
Elessar frowned. "Then we are going to have to find him ourselves, boys!"
Elessar's henchmen growled, and started knocking over tables and pulling out daggers.
"It's a trap," I told myself. "Don't do anything rash..."
But then the henchmen did something horrible.
They walked to the bartender, dragged him out from behind the counter, and threw him to the ground.
"Where is he?!" screamed the lieutenant as he waved a poster of my face at the frightened bartender.
He pointed a shaking finger at me.
The lieutenant looked me straight in the eyes.

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And last but not least is this piece by Zanaris Valu :

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Icyene
She was running.
She looked back to see several men, in black armour, running after her with a small pack of guard dogs in front of them. They were after her.
She tripped up on a hidden stone, covered in snow. She collapsed next to the snow-covered cliff and shivered. Her previously white robes were torn and greyed. Her right eye was a calm purple, while her left eye was clockwork. She was also very pale. This was from the lack of food, exercise and sunlight she got in the prison.
She folded her weak, large wings over her to camouflage herself against the snow. A dog ran up to her and sniffed at her leg. He quickly moved on with the rest of the pack. She sighed and unwrapped her wings. She was finally free from the Kinshra. For now, at least.

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If you would like to submit a piece of original content to be considered for the newsletter, please feel free to email it to us at [email protected] . We can't promise to use every submission but we do view all of them. We look forward to receiving your contributions!

Forum Spotlight

In this section, we will be showcasing a different noteworthy forum thread each month.
This month's featured thread is a long and detailed feedback piece in the form of an open letter to our CEO, Mark Gerhard.

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Quick find code: 74-75-0-62873390
Home > RuneScape Forums > Existing Game Content > To Mod MMG on the future of RS

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The thread has already generated almost a hundred pages of discussion - you're unlikely to agree with every word of it but it's fascinating and really shows the community's passion for the game.
Tune in next month when we will be illuminating another thread with the Forum Spotlight.