2024

Feb 23.

Generation 5 -- Where she go? was a mix of members who did savage, completely new players, and friends of the server. Only four of its members were from Arcanum. Our benevolent officer, Ruri, saw the team on the last stretch due to membership changes. The team was created on October 28th, 2023 and cleared within three months.

Tanks: Elam Garak, Fevri Vhennal
Healers: Kiukiu Astaria, Swords Dance
DPS: Alphonse Astrotheraph, Caiul Sthancred, N'akidoya Nekochan, Ruri Goku

Mar 3.

Tanks: Alex Eirian, Iltham Wracan
Healers: Arisi Kagon, Master Zuzaroon
DPS: Asbiorn Furor, Ashelia O'onagh, Fire Emblem, Von Vanderstink

Generation 6 -- Titan's Balls sees Gen 1's Alex go back into the fray with a few friends who wanted to clear their first ultimate. This team also only had three Arcanum members and mostly have members outside of the free company: Dee (Fire), Ilth, and Alex. The team started January 21st, 2024 and cleared within a month and a week. This is our fastest team yet!

Mar 22.

First Pull BTW saw Archer as an addition, but the team has largely stayed the same with a few members switching roles heading into UCoB. They entered the coils on Nov 11th and cleared within three months, discounting holidays. Our fastest time yet!

Fun fact: Remember that UCoB Criminal Curse? It was Lolven.

Tanks: Lolven Voidstalker, Zoboomafoo Sifaka
Healers: Feather Rain (formally Bloode Borne), Hopeless Romantic
DPS: Archer Dragneel, Cybele Noykin, Lone Hollow, Raiden Daikeji

Jun 9.

Tanks: Alex Eirian, Iltham Wracan
Healers: Arisi Kagon, Master Zuzaroon
DPS: Asbiorn Furor, Ashelia O'onagh, Fire Emblem, Von Vanderstink

Alexander's Nuts (and Bolts) formally Titan's Balls, swiftly claimed their second ultimate. From raid leader Zuzaroon: We all then agreed to take on TEA since it and the other Ultimates seemed to offer an experience closer to what REAL Ultimates would be like. Most of us had no experience with the fight, but the pride from clearing UwU made us confident that we could do it. After several months of prog and a lot of help, Alexander's Nuts (and Bolts) beat the big robot. Twice for good measure!

Jun 22.

Unending Coild of Fish brings home Arcanum's 3rd UCoB clear with Gen 1 members. This made 4 of the members triple legends. From Raid Lead Cati: "Doing UCOB with Arcanum was very fun! It was reprog for me but it was just as satisfying to clear with the team as it was the first time I cleared. The team was fast, and with help from Ultimate Staff members we progged very quickly"

Tanks: Cati Kiryuin, N'akidoya Nekochan
Healers: Fruit Jelly, Zero Hoes
DPS: Vrag Szad, Loud Stryfe, Aksis Rose, Corvilyn Yomi

Aug 15.

Tanks: X'rekhati Rhel, Eris Hellebore
Healers: Orianna Reveck, Winter Frost'bite
DPS: Myr'iani Galbraith, Shin Zansetsuken, Aria Argenti, Kurasu Kana

8 UwU is our 7th team to clear, will all being first time legends! From Raid Leader Eris: 8 UwU (a name they didn't decide until late into the statics history) formed from a mix of FC members and travelers interested in Ultimate content. Having savage clears under their belts and a fire in their hearts, they set off on their journey. With coaching from Corvilyn, Ruri, and several UwU vets, the day came on 08/15/2024, almost four months after they began. On their final run of the night, they broke through and got their clear and their shiny new weapons.

Honorable Mentions

7th UwU7th UwU CalamityThe team brought in a lot of players new to end game raiding! It was great way to learn about endgame and was made possible thanks to the support of the Arcanum Raid officers. The team never cleared as a full static, but everyone who stayed with the group was able to get their totem with the help of others!Fun fact: Daily raid diaries are hilarious and a great way to keep track of progress!

3rd TEAFirst Pull Motion RespectersWell we had fun and we learned a lot. People tried new roles & while we might not have been able to clear due to real life interfering, a lot of members cleared later. The FC was really supportive of the group through our prog as well

1st DSRBSROur first attempt at DSR! While most of the Gen 3 members came out as Heavens' legends, it wasn't without issues; the length and complexity of the fight showed us that we need good commitment and a lot of consistency. It was a great learning opportunity for the future.Fun fact: phase 2 was a great way to learn how to say colors in Spanish (Orinar)