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UPDATE: This issue has been resolved and the server is back online. Unfortunately, any accounts that were created since May 31st, the last 48 hours roughly, may have been lost due to this critical issue, and neither LOA nor SOB teams are able to recover them, we're very sorry for the inconvenience. The server is back online now.
PRIOR MESSAGE: Recently, there was an update to the original Legends of Aria infrastructure, specifically impacting the Legends of Aria Account Management page used by all community servers. Unfortunately, this update introduced a critical issue, causing players to log into the wrong accounts inadvertently in some cases.
Due to the severity of this security flaw, we've immediately notified the Legends of Aria infrastructure team and are awaiting a resolution. As a precaution, we've temporarily shut down the game server.
We have confirmation that the issue is being actively investigated and addressed. We'll provide updates as soon as possible.
Thank you for your patience and understanding. We sincerely apologize for this inconvenience and interruption
As part of our ongoing efforts to balance gameplay and ensure fair play, we’re making a change to how faction members can access the Britain bank roof.
Effective immediately, faction members will no longer be able to use the ladders leading to the Britain bank roof. This means the roof will no longer serve as a safe haven for those aligned with a faction. Non-faction players can still use the ladders as usual, but if you’re sporting faction colors, you’ll need to find another spot to strategize!
This change comes in response to community feedback about faction members using the roof as an untouchable base, which could disrupt the flow of PvP and town interactions. We want to keep Britannia’s streets lively and dynamic, and this adjustment should help encourage more engaging encounters.
As always, we’re keeping an eye on how this impacts gameplay, and we welcome your thoughts on the forums or in-game. Stay sharp out there, and may your adventures in Britannia be ever thrilling!
— The Shards of Britannia Team
The Orc miniboss Burzum has received a loot overhaul! Adventurers can now challenge him for a chance at updated and exciting rewards.,
Attention Orc Guild members: the Lord's Boon effect no longer applies to players in the Orc Guild. This change aligns with recent updates to guild mechanics. Plan your strategies accordingly!,
New Dragon Ability: Fire Puddles Corrupted and Greater Dragons have gained a fearsome new ability! When breathing fire, they can now create a blazing ring of fire around their target, intensifying the heat of battle. Prepare for a fiery challenge when facing these mighty beasts!
Stay tuned for more updates, and happy adventuring in Britannia!
Burzum's Loot Refreshed The Orc miniboss Burzum has received a loot overhaul! Adventurers can now challenge him for a chance at updated and exciting rewards.
Lord's Boon Disabled for Orc Guild Attention Orc Guild members: the Lord's Boon effect no longer applies to players in the Orc Guild. This change aligns with recent updates to guild mechanics. Plan your strategies accordingly!
New Dragon Ability: Fire Puddles Corrupted and Greater Dragons have gained a fearsome new ability! When breathing fire, they can now create a blazing ring of fire around their target, intensifying the heat of battle. Prepare for a fiery challenge when facing these mighty beasts!
Stay tuned for more updates, and happy adventuring in Britannia!
The Item Fixer's "Candle Update" option is now enabled again! We've resolved the issue, and you can once again exchange your candles for the updated versions. Thank you for your patience!
We've had to temporarily disable the Item Fixer's "Candle Update" option while we sort out an issue with it. We will update this article once it's been resolved and re-enabled.
Reference to Item Fixer - Candle Update: https://shardsofbritannia.com/news/updates-42
Burzum’s New Look and Home: The Orc miniboss Burzum has received a fierce new asset overhaul. You’ll now find its spawner relocated to the Orc Fort in Yew, ready to challenge adventurers in its revamped stomping grounds.
Wisp in a Jar Final Update: The Wisp in a Jar item has been updated one last time with a stunning new wisp asset. Players can swap their existing jars for the new version using the Item Fixer.
Glacial Titans Nerfed: The freeze ability of the Glacial Titans has been reduced from 15 seconds to 5 seconds, making battles less frosty.
Fishing Loot Overhaul: All fishing loot tables have been tweaked, with increased drop rates and new items added to the pool.
-Orc Cloaks Restricted: Orc cloaks are now exclusive to Orc Guild members and can be purchased from the Orc Provisioner at the Yew Orc Fort. Existing Orc cloaks remain wearable by all players.
A new recipe has been added to the game as loot. Find the recipe and ingredients and craft your own pond. Decoration can be fished up with some luck, not only in the moat. And not every ingredient requires a fishing rod. Good luck! And share your designs :-)
The NPC Item Fixer will also trade Lightning Bug Jars for their new, packed versions.
Hail, Adventurers of Britannia!
The winds of change sweep through our lands, bringing new opportunities and enhancements to your adventures. Heed these tidings from the realm's scribes, for they bring news of great import!
Faction Pillars Now Player-Driven! The tides of battle shift as Faction Pillars bend to the will of the bold! Faction members may now ignite the spark of conflict by activating the event directly from their Faction Stone, provided at least two warriors from opposing factions stand ready online. The old, rigid schedule of Faction Pillars is no more—take command of your destiny and rally your allies to claim victory when the time is right!
Thieves, Sharpen Your Wits! To those who tread the shadows, the Black Market whispers of new treasures. What mysteries await the cunning? Slip into the night and find out!
Horse and Cart Delivery Quest Expanded! The roads buzz with activity as the Horse and Cart Delivery Quest welcomes new rewards! Among them, the elegant White Picket Fencing stands ready to adorn your homesteads. Embark on these quests to claim these fine additions and enhance your holdings.
Item Fixer: Wisp Jars Renewed! Seek the Item Fixer, that master of mending, for those troubled by a faulty Wisp Jar. Bring your broken Vanity Wisp Jar or Corrupted Wisp Jar to this NPC, who will exchange it for a pristine version, gleaming with a brand-new asset to light your path.
Candles Rekindled with New Splendor! The Item Fixer also offers a boon to those with candles old and new. Whether you hold a Halloween Blood Candle or any candle matching the style show in the attached picture, trade it with the Item Fixer for an updated version, crafted with a refined asset that burns brighter than ever. Visit and restore your candles to their full glory!
Moatfishers of Britannia, we have updated the "sacred runebook of the tide". Players who have received this item prior to todays restart can contact us (via in-game feedback) so we can replace it with the new version. We apologize for any inconvenience! Also please note that the drop chances at the moat have been tweaked a little :-)
UPDATE: All clear for login! The server has been restored to a state 10 minutes prior to the scheduled restart. We apologize for the minor rollback, and appreciate your patience through the downtime. The game is available to login to again!
PRIOR MESSAGE: We're aware the server is having difficulty re-starting after the restart earlier, and we're actively working to restore it as quickly as possible. Thanks for your continued patience. Please do not try to log in until we've given the all clear. We'll update this post again when the server is back online and available for you to log in.
(Update 17.05.) All fixed. You may now seek the wandering merchant and buy your viridia fish bowl.
Fish bowls: we have increased the size of fish bowls a little. Fish bowls need to be packed and unpacked again to get the change.
Moat fishing: new items have been added.
We've optimized our bulk order books for improved performance. On your first login after this update, you may experience a brief delay as your bulk order books are converted to the new format.
This is a one-time process and will not affect future logins. Thank you for your patience!
Thank you for your patience!
Have fun!
We updated the fishing token vendor (now located at the docks) and added a new vendor for crown jewels.
Just a little reminder: the Easter vendors will only be working for us until Sunday.
We've updated the Housing Wiki Page at https://wiki.shardsofbritannia.com/en/housing to clarify the meaning of the "Ageless" house decay state. Ageless houses do not decay and are typically reserved for staff use or public property.
Recently, there’s been some confusion suggesting that Ageless status is granted through favoritism. To be clear, that is not the case. Ageless houses have only been assigned to Staff Members, designated public plots, and, more recently, a few houses awarded through raffles, which are considered public properties for the purpose of this article.
Please understand that Ageless houses are assigned intentionally and are not subject to player requests. Even if a house appears unused, it is reserved for a reason. We kindly ask that you do not request Ageless status, or ask us to move or revoke it from existing houses. Thank you for your understanding.
We are thrilled to announce the winner of the 2025 House Lottery: Five Rings! Congratulations on securing this incredible prize!
A heartfelt thank you to all the players who participated in this year’s lottery. Your enthusiasm and support made this event a tremendous success. We truly appreciate everyone who joined in the excitement.
We will be reaching out to Five Rings very soon with further details. Stay tuned for more updates, and thank you again for making the 2025 House Lottery unforgettable!
Orc Guild Changes: Players in the Orc Guild can no longer give murder counts upon death and are now prohibited from joining factions.
Noble Coins Vendor: Britain’s Noble Coins vendor has stocked new items for sale, offering fresh rewards for adventurers. Visit to browse the latest wares!
Zephyrion, the Wandering Curator of Curiosities, has arrived in Britannia, his cart brimming with expensive and rare treasures from realms unknown! This eccentric merchant, cloaked in shadows and mystery, roams the bustling streets of Britain and the quaint paths of Paws, offering enchanted wares to those bold enough to trade with him.
During the next server maintenance window at 9am UTC, we will be performing additional back end maintenance. This will take up to 2 hours.
Please keep an eye on #news for an update on when the game is available again. Thank you for your patience.
We are aware of occasional issues occurring during server restarts. Our team is actively investigating the root cause and working on a permanent solution. We appreciate your patience during these disruptions and are committed to improving the stability of our services as quickly as possible. Thank you for your continued patience and support!
Hark, ye seekers of wit and renown, Chuckles’ grand jest spreads through town! No Yew’s deep woods, nor Britain’s stone gate, But a mage’s bright realm seals your fate.
Where slumber’s soft bed lulls creatures’ dream, A lone star’s gleam casts a guiding beam. In Moonglow’s script, the first holds no weight, A truth lies veiled, to number your fate.
Unscramble my jest, let “RATS” rearrange, Seek the gentle fold, where dreams seem strange. Prove your sharp mind, seek the jester’s decree, One clever soul shall claim victory!
— Chuckles, Sovereign of Shenanigans
Ho, noble adventurers, to Chuckles’ fun game, One ethereal prize for a mind sharp with fame! For one clever player, who first solves my jest, A singular treasure awaits, the very best!
Not Yew’s leafy shade, nor Britain’s grand keep, But a jester’s bright laugh shall your secret reap. In Britain’s great castle, where banners fly high, Seek a fool full of mirth, with a twinkle in eye.
His name, eight letters, sets the cipher’s true pace, Count its length, shift back, to reveal the right place. Chuckles’ new “KNNRIQQQ” holds the spot you must seek, Move letters by his count, let the numbers speak.
In Moonglow’s fair light, where magic does gleam, Find the hidden splendor, in a starry dream. Follow the digits, let your journey take flight, With a click, one smart soul claims the celestial delight!
— Chuckles, Prince of Pranks
The Easter activities have now officially concluded!
🐰 Thank you to everyone who participated — we hop you had fun!
We truly appreciate you spending some of your free time with us during the event.
✨ The Easter Vendor will remain available until May 12th to allow you time to finalize any purchases and trades.
Thanks again, and see you in-game!
Ho, noble adventurers, to Chuckles’ fun game, One ethereal prize for a mind sharp with fame! For one clever player, who first solves my jest, A singular treasure awaits, the very best!
Not Yew’s leafy shade, nor Britain’s grand keep, But a jester’s bright laugh shall your secret reap. In Britain’s great castle, where banners fly high, Seek a fool full of mirth, with a twinkle in eye.
His name, eight letters, sets the cipher’s true pace, Count its length, shift back, to reveal the right place. “KQQSJKRRRJ” holds the spot you must seek, Move letters by his count, let the numbers speak.
In Moonglow’s fair light, where magic does gleam, Find the hidden splendor, in a starry dream. Follow the digits, let your journey take flight, With a click, one smart soul claims the celestial delight!
— Chuckles, Prince of Pranks
It's time to dig out your dusty dungeon tokens! We have added some new deco items to the dungeon token vendor. Please note that token vendor items may also be made available through other means in the future.
Noa, the Royal Guard who assigns the horse and cart delivery quest, has added a chance to receive Easter rewards in the treasure chest for completing the quest.
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