We're super excited for the arrival of our 150th quest: A Kingdom Divided in June! With the release just around the corner, it's time to get hyped for the next chapter in the Kourend storyline. Read on for the trailer, lore and two (yes, TWO) competitions!
Reveal Trailer
Competitions
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Kourend Chronicles
We recently had a special A Kingdom Divided livestream which you can watch here where we cover design, lore and maybe even a teaser or two...
Great Kourend: a land of wealth, comfort and security. Across its five cities, the people of this Kingdom work to bring peace and prosperity. However, all is not as it seems. Beneath this delicate façade lies an uncomfortable truth: the kingdom of Great Kourend is A Kingdom Divided.
Since the death of the last king, Great Kourend has been ruled by the Kourend Council. Under the watchful gaze of the Council, Kourend has enjoyed a golden age of progression. But not all of its citizens are happy, and, spurred by the recent arrest of Councillor Sophia Hughes, allegations of corruption are growing.
However, the political games of the Council may be the least of Kourends concerns. A darker power is gathering in the Kingdom - one that could change the face of Gielinor forever...
Requirements & Rewards (SPOILER WARNING!) - Click to Expand
To complete A Kingdom Divided you'll need to have finished the following quests:
- Client of Kourend
- X Marks the Spot (This quest is now a requirement in order to start Client of Kourend)
- The Depths of Despair
- The Queen of Thieves
- The Ascent of Arceuus
- The Forsaken Tower
- Tale of the Righteous
- Architectural Alliance
You'll also need the following skill levels:
- 54 Agility
- 52 Thieving
- 52 Woodcutting
- 50 Herblore
- 42 Mining
- 38 Crafting
- 35 Magic
Upon completion of the quest you'll be rewarded with:
- 2 Quest Points
- 10,000 Experience Lamp
- New Arceuus Spells
- Kourend Castle Respawn Point
- 20 Additional Kharedst's Memoirs Charges
Competition #1 - Login Screen Design Challenge
For the first of our competitions, we want you artistic types to design something familiar to all 'Scapers... the Old School login screen! With the lore and background of Great Kourend as your inspiration, we'd like you to come up with a thematic login screen for when A Kingdom Divided arrives in June. If you win, every player that opens up Old School will see your design as they prepare to step into Gielinor! Here's everything you need to know:
Competition Details - Login Screen Design - Click to Expand
Dates & Times:
- The competition begins at 13:00 BST on May 13th and closes at 23:59 BST on May 24th.
- The four finalists will be chosen by the Old School team and will feature in a poll starting on May 28th and closing on June 1st.
Dimensions & Display:
- The image you submit must be 545x671 pixels exactly and either JPG/JPEG.
- The login screen works by taking an image and mirroring it. When submitting, make sure that it's half of a login screen (see the examples below).
- Remember that the flames and window boxes (where players enter their login details) will be placed on top of your image, in the same positions as where they currently sit. These cannot be moved.
Submissions:
- Email oldschoolcommunity@jagex.com with the following:
- Subject: A Kingdom Divided Login Screen
- Your Login Screen design
- Your RuneScape Username (RSN)
- Your country of residence
We want to make sure all the finalists are rewarded for making it to the top four. Here's what you could win:
- 1st Place - £200 Amazon voucher and 12 months of membership
- 2nd Place - £100 Amazon voucher and 6 months of membership
- 3rd & 4th Place - £50 Amazon voucher and 3 months of membership
If you need a little inspiration, look no further than the previous winners of our login screen competitions for the Song of the Elves and Kebos Lowlands! And there's always the classic, of course!
For more details and the full T&Cs, head over to the forum thread. We look forward to seeing all of your submissions!
Competition #2 - 'The Story So Far' Video Challenge
Calling all budding video-makers! Can you create a video that summarises the events leading up to A Kingdom Divided? Get your viewers up to speed with the lore of the Kourend storyline, and you could win some fabulous prizes.
It's up to you to decide what style of video you want to make. Documentary, parody... whatever tells the story best! The most important thing is to have fun, and create an informative and entertaining video.
To help you get creative, we will be making the Oculus Orb available to EVERYONE with the game update on May 19th! If you're not familiar with the orb, it's a device that gives players total control over the camera, making it easier for you to capture gameplay within Gielinor. Just head on over to Diango in Draynor Village to receive this fantastic item!
The quests you need to cover can be found in the Requirements & Rewards section above. Here's what else you need to know:
Competition Details - "Story So Far" Video - Click to Expand
Dates & Times:
- The competition begins at 13:00 BST on May 19th and closes at 23:59 BST on June 4th.
- The winner will be voted for by the Old School team between June 7th and June 11th.
Dimensions & Display:
- Videos must be no longer than eight minutes.
- Your video must be uploaded to YouTube, but can either be unlisted or public.
- Videos are not limited to just gameplay clips you can feature animation or other styles of presentation.
Submissions:
- Email oldschoolcommunity@jagex.com with the following:
- Subject: A Kingdom Divided Video Competition
- The YouTube link to your video
- Your RuneScape Username (RSN)
- Your country of residence
We want to make sure all the finalists are rewarded for making it to the top four. Here's what you could win:
- 1st Place - £200 Amazon voucher and 12 months of membership
- 2nd Place - £100 Amazon voucher and 6 months of membership
- 3rd & 4th Place - £50 Amazon voucher and 3 months of membership
For more details and the full T&Cs, head over to the forum thread. We look forward to seeing all of your submissions!
Uncover Kourend's murky past and see another side to your adventures in Kourend Chronicles, a six-part series packed with new lore from your favourite continent. Check back each week for more stories, and keep your eyes peeled - we've sprinkled in a few cheeky hints for Kourend's future...
Kourend Chronicle 1: A Curious Client
Kourend Chronicle 2: Lab Notes
Kourend Chronicle 3: The Plot And The Potion
Kourend Chronicle 4: A Kingdom United
Kourend Chronicle 5: The Man In The Tower
Kourend Chronicle 6: The Ascent
Crikey... not long to go now! We hope you're as excited for the release of A Kingdom Divided as we are. If you have any questions or feedback please let us know what you think via our official forums, on the 2007Scape Reddit, or the community-led OSRS Discord in the #gameupdate channel.
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