Forged in Aeternum - Legacy of Crassus
Greetings, Adventurers!
A twin threat rises from the shadow of the Ennead on February 21 through March 7.Join the Development Team for a look at how the Legacy of Crassus event came to life, and then topple Lucanus and Decimus in-game for event-specific, daily rewards.
Lucanus and Decimus, brothers bound by blood and battle, now transformed to stone by the Curse of Medusa and warped into mythic monsters by the Corruption, will stop at nothing to fulfill their final command. Once feared across many lands as General Crassus’ two most dreadful champions, they continue his legacy with relentless cyclopean brutality. Adventurers who brave the southern lands to confront Lucanus and Decimus can expect a fight that will challenge their abilities to the fullest.
The banners of the Republic will sail once more, this time over Aeternum. Rome Eternal!
Check out the video below for a peek into the cyclopses’ development.
Learn more about the world bosses’ lore, design, and daily rewards.
“The characters of centurions Decimus and Lucanus came about when we realized that General Crassus had always intended to establish a new Roman Republic on the island once he had claimed the power of the Ennead,” said Narrative Designer Aaron de Orive. “Even though Crassus was defeated, we figured that his goal would still be pursued by the loyal members of the 19th Legion.”
“Decimus and Lucanus were two of his most trusted centurions, capable soldiers who had served Crassus with distinction for decades before coming to Aeternum. After the 19th Legion was corrupted, both Decimus and Lucanus were transformed into monstrous cyclops capable of mindless destruction. But their loyalties remained, the one aspect of their humanity that they continued
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