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Events

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	== Events ==		== Events ==

	Participating in ~~events~~ is one of the most effective ways to grow your kingdom.		Participating in [[Events]] is one of the most effective ways to grow your kingdom.

	There are three types of events:		There are three types of events:

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Events

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	* '''Offensive''' (red background)		* '''Offensive''' (red background)
	* '''Defensive''' (green background)		* '''Defensive''' (green background)

			To do combat events, you'll need [[army]].

	=== Trading events ===		=== Trading events ===

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The interface

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	* Advisor (bottom-left) — access tasks: [[Tasks\|Tasks]]		* Advisor (bottom-left) — access tasks: [[Tasks\|Tasks]]
	* Village view — upgrade resource fields: [[Village\|Village]]		* Village view — upgrade resource fields: [[Village\|Village]]
	* Town view — upgrade buildings: [[~~Town~~\|~~Town~~]]		* Town view — upgrade buildings: [[Buildings\|Buildings]]
	* Map — view your position in the world: [[Map\|Map]]		* Map — view your position in the world: [[Map\|Map]]

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Empire

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	= Empire =		= Empire =

	Aether Kingdoms is fundamentally a team-based game. While PvP can be avoided early on, joining an [[Empire]] is strongly recommended.		Aether Kingdoms is fundamentally a team-based game. While PvP can be avoided early on, joining an [[Empire]] is strongly recommended. An empire is also necessary to gain [[prestige]] and compete for the win.

	To choose an empire:		To choose an empire:

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Empire

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	* Contact them directly, their leader, or via Discord		* Contact them directly, their leader, or via Discord

	{{Warning\|'''Important:''' Joining an empire is critical. There is no early raiding advantage, so you are generally safe at the beginning. Later, you may become a target due to expansion and conquest. Make sure to build enough army! }}		{{Warning\|'''Important:''' Joining an empire is critical. There is no early raiding advantage, so you are generally safe at the beginning. Later, you may become a target due to expansion and conquest. Make sure to team up and build enough army! }}

	= Explore! =		= Explore! =

	These are the core basics of the game. Additional mechanics and strategic decisions—such as balancing village tiers, research priorities, or army composition—are more subjective and are covered in other wiki articles.		These are the core basics of the game. Additional mechanics and strategic decisions—such as balancing village tiers, research priorities, or army composition—are more subjective and are covered in other wiki articles.

Friso at 18:43, 8 April 2026

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	'''Disclaimer''': This guide is intentionally vague about some concepts because the game is currently in beta. Being too specific may cause this article to become outdated quickly as mechanics evolve. For more information, refer to the Discord.		'''Disclaimer''': This guide is intentionally vague about some concepts because the game is currently in beta. Being too specific may cause this article to become outdated quickly as mechanics evolve. For more information, refer to the Discord.

	== First steps ==		= First steps =

	=== The interface ===		== The interface ==

	Once you have joined the game, you should familiarize yourself with the interface. At this stage, the following sections are most relevant:		Once you have joined the game, you should familiarize yourself with the interface. At this stage, the following sections are most relevant:
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	{{Note\|'''Important:''' [[Aether]] is an in-game currency. It '''cannot''' be purchased and can only be earned through gameplay. Real money '''does not''' provide any gameplay advantage.}}		{{Note\|'''Important:''' [[Aether]] is an in-game currency. It '''cannot''' be purchased and can only be earned through gameplay. Real money '''does not''' provide any gameplay advantage.}}

	=== First upgrades ===		== First upgrades ==

	Your initial goal is to complete tasks quickly to earn Aether. This can then be used to buy resources and accelerate your development.		Your initial goal is to complete tasks quickly to earn Aether. This can then be used to buy resources and accelerate your development.
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	# Claim second tile at 80 population		# Claim second tile at 80 population

	You can claim a tile from the Village view by clicking ''"Claim Tile"''. It is recommended to prioritize Hills, Mountains, or Forest tiles.		You can [[Village#Resource fields\|claim a tile]] from the Village view by clicking ''"Claim Tile"''. It is recommended to prioritize Hills, Mountains, or Forest tiles.

	=== Events ===		== Events ==

	Participating in events is one of the most effective ways to grow your kingdom.		Participating in events is one of the most effective ways to grow your kingdom.
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	* '''Defensive''' (green background)		* '''Defensive''' (green background)

	==== Trading events ====		=== Trading events ===

	Require sending a specified amount of resources (any type). You may send resources in multiple steps, but failing to complete the event will result in losing the invested resources.		Require sending a specified amount of resources (any type). You may send resources in multiple steps, but failing to complete the event will result in losing the invested resources.
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	Rewards may include Aether, culture, or science. Aether events are especially valuable and should be prioritized when you have excess resources (often food).		Rewards may include Aether, culture, or science. Aether events are especially valuable and should be prioritized when you have excess resources (often food).

	==== Defensive events ====		=== Defensive events ===

	Types:		Types:
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	* '''Palisade''' — immediate combat (rewards: resources and Aether)		* '''Palisade''' — immediate combat (rewards: resources and Aether)

	==== Offensive events ====		=== Offensive events ===

	Types:		Types:
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	== Empire ==		= Empire =

	~~This~~ is fundamentally a team-based game. While PvP can be avoided early on, joining an ~~empire~~ is strongly recommended.		Aether Kingdoms is fundamentally a team-based game. While PvP can be avoided early on, joining an [[Empire]] is strongly recommended.

	To choose an empire:		To choose an empire:
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	* Contact them directly, their leader, or via Discord		* Contact them directly, their leader, or via Discord

	{{Warning\|'''Important:''' Joining an empire is critical. There is no early raiding advantage, so you are generally safe at the beginning. Later, you may become a target due to expansion and conquest.}}		{{Warning\|'''Important:''' Joining an empire is critical. There is no early raiding advantage, so you are generally safe at the beginning. Later, you may become a target due to expansion and conquest. Make sure to build enough army! }}

	== Explore! ==		= Explore! =

	These are the core basics of the game. Additional mechanics and strategic decisions—such as balancing ~~towns vs. villages~~, research priorities, or army composition—are more subjective and are covered in other wiki articles.		These are the core basics of the game. Additional mechanics and strategic decisions—such as balancing village tiers, research priorities, or army composition—are more subjective and are covered in other wiki articles.

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	Your initial goal is to complete tasks quickly to earn Aether. This can then be used to buy resources and accelerate your development.		Your initial goal is to complete tasks quickly to earn Aether. This can then be used to buy resources and accelerate your development.

	It is recommended to purchase ''all'' resources from the Aether Store. You may choose between focusing on a specific resource for higher individual rewards or distributing across all resources for a greater total. Excess resources can be used in trading events or at the [https://~~forest1~~.aetherkingdoms.com/village/logistics/exchange Exchange].		It is recommended to purchase ''all'' resources from the Aether Store. You may choose between focusing on a specific resource for higher individual rewards or distributing across all resources for a greater total. Excess resources can be used in trading events or at the [https://{{GameServer}}.aetherkingdoms.com/village/logistics/exchange Exchange].

	A basic upgrade path:		A basic upgrade path:

Ower at 22:16, 7 April 2026

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	~~<blockquote>~~		{{Note\|'''Important:''' [[Aether]] is an in-game currency. It '''cannot''' be purchased and can only be earned through gameplay. Real money '''does not''' provide any gameplay advantage.}}
	'''Important:''' [[Aether]] is an in-game currency. It '''cannot''' be purchased and can only be earned through gameplay. Real money '''does not''' provide any gameplay advantage.
	~~</blockquote>~~

	=== First upgrades ===		=== First upgrades ===
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	* Contact them directly, their leader, or via Discord		* Contact them directly, their leader, or via Discord

	~~<blockquote>~~		{{Warning\|'''Important:''' Joining an empire is critical. There is no early raiding advantage, so you are generally safe at the beginning. Later, you may become a target due to expansion and conquest.}}
	'''Important:''' Joining an empire is critical. There is no early raiding advantage, so you are generally safe at the beginning. Later, you may become a target due to expansion and conquest.
	~~</blockquote>~~

	== Explore! ==		== Explore! ==

	These are the core basics of the game. Additional mechanics and strategic decisions—such as balancing towns vs. villages, research priorities, or army composition—are more subjective and are covered in other wiki articles.		These are the core basics of the game. Additional mechanics and strategic decisions—such as balancing towns vs. villages, research priorities, or army composition—are more subjective and are covered in other wiki articles.

Friso: updated aether page link

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updated aether page link

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	* Map — view your position in the world: [[Map\|Map]]		* Map — view your position in the world: [[Map\|Map]]

	A special mention goes to the [[Aether ~~Store~~\|Aether Store]], ~~which~~ can provide a significant boost.		A special mention goes to the [[Aether#Aether store\|Aether Store]], where spending your Aether can provide a significant boost.


	<blockquote>		<blockquote>
	'''Important:''' Aether is an in-game currency. It '''cannot''' be purchased and can only be earned through gameplay. Real money '''does not''' provide any gameplay advantage.		'''Important:''' [[Aether]] is an in-game currency. It '''cannot''' be purchased and can only be earned through gameplay. Real money '''does not''' provide any gameplay advantage.
	</blockquote>		</blockquote>

Friso at 21:46, 7 April 2026

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	* Left side panel — displays current resources and hourly production		* Left side panel — displays current resources and hourly production
	* Advisor (bottom-left) — access tasks: [~~https://forest1.aetherkingdoms.com/tasks~~ Tasks]		* Advisor (bottom-left) — access tasks: [[Tasks\|Tasks]]
	* Village view — upgrade resource fields: [~~https://forest1.aetherkingdoms.com/village~~ Village]		* Village view — upgrade resource fields: [[Village\|Village]]
	* Town view — upgrade buildings: [~~https://forest1.aetherkingdoms.com/village/town~~ Town]		* Town view — upgrade buildings: [[Town\|Town]]
	* Map — view your position in the world: [~~https://forest1.aetherkingdoms.com/map~~ Map]		* Map — view your position in the world: [[Map\|Map]]

	A special mention goes to the [~~https://forest1.aetherkingdoms.com/aetherstore/~~ Aether Store], which can provide a significant boost.		A special mention goes to the [[Aether Store\|Aether Store]], which can provide a significant boost.

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	* Advisor (bottom-left) — access tasks: [[Tasks\|Tasks]]		* Advisor (bottom-left) — access tasks: [[Tasks\|Tasks]]
	* Village view — upgrade resource fields: [[Village\|Village]]		* Village view — upgrade resource fields: [[Village\|Village]]
	* Town view — upgrade buildings: [[~~Town~~\|~~Town~~]]		* Town view — upgrade buildings: [[Buildings\|Buildings]]
	* Map — view your position in the world: [[Map\|Map]]		* Map — view your position in the world: [[Map\|Map]]