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14 Nov 2018
Black Mage - Tenebris Expedition (v180-v182)
Last Updated: 13 January 2019
Following the Defeat of the Black Mage, all of the below has ended
The following will still be available until the v183 Patch Update on 23 January 2018
Dear Maplers,
Empress Cygnus has called for everyone's aid in an ambitious expedition. Calling all Maplers from the Alliance, combine forces and pave the way to finally take on the Black Mage and end his tyranny once and for all!
To progress through the Journey of Destiny, a large amount of desire is required. We call upon all, new or legacy players of MapleStorySEA to contribute and charge up the Flame of Desire!
Gather your courage, grab your friends, and prepare your potions as the Tenebris Expedition to defeat the Black Mage begins!
Update as of 13 January 2019: Page has been fully updated. There will be no new updates.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Journey of Destiny1.1 Alliance Outpost
1.2 Desire Gauge
1.3 Gathering of Heroes
1.4 World Gauge
1.5 Moonbridge
1.6 Alliance Rank, Skills & Supply Shop *Updated*
1.7 Labyrinth of Suffering
1.8 Limen
1.9 Commander Djunkel
1.10 Black Mage
1.11 Memory of the Journey *new*
1.12 Wishes of Maple World *new*
Change in Maple World
2.1 Alliance's Support
2.2 Messenger of Darkness
2.3 Black Chains
2.4 Raid
2.5 Desire Harrier
2.6 Aura of Life
2.7 Crevice of Darkness
Defence Missions
3.1 Scattered Desire
3.2 Captive Soldier
3.3 Supporter of the Sky
3.4 Flame Bird's Help
3.5 Defense at Twilight
3.6 Light of Purification
3.7 Final Battle on the Ocean
Journey of Destiny
Alliance Outpost
Alone we might fail, but together... we will prevail!Content Open: 14 November 2018 (After Patch)
Requirements: Level 61+ (Zero classes must complete Story Chapter 2)
How to Start: Click on the Alliance Icon on the left side of the Screen & accept quest [Black Mage] Approaching Fated Time
Ereve calls for aid! We should heed their call and work together with Ollie and the Knights of Cygnus to investigate the cause of the distress...
Content Details
- Access to the Outpost
- Desire Gauge (for more details refer below
- Warrior Alliance Rank
- Change in Maple World: Alliance's Support
- Defence Mission: Scattered Desire
Desire Gauge
Brimming with Desire? Great!Content Open: 14 November 2018 (After Patch)
Requirements: Level 61+ (Zero classes must complete Story Chapter 2)
How to Start: Complete the Alliance Outpost Questline
Pushing forward in the Journey of Destiny, Maplers must collect and contribute their Desire. With the new content/event style Desire Gauge, players can contribute their desire alongside other Alliance Members of Maple World to gain Alliance Medals. As the Desire Gauge fills, the next step to take should become clearer...
Content Details
Gathering of Heroes
Lucky... Lucky... Lucky!Content Duration: 14 November 2018 (After Patch) ~ 20 November 2018, 2359hrs
Requirements: Level 61+ (Zero classes must complete Story Chapter 2)
How to Start: Click on the Alliance Icon on the left hand side of the Screen & Accept Quest [Black Mage] Heroes Gathering
Reward Claim Period: 21 November 2018, 0000hrs ~ 4 December 2018, 2359hrs
Reward Eligibility: Must complete the specified quest within the Content Duration period
Now Recruiting: Maple Alliance! Everyone above Level 61 is eligible to join, and who says your hard work won't pay off here? Upon completing the Alliance Outpost Questline and joining the Alliance, Empress Cygnus will be providing a form of support to all players, and a lucky few might walk away with big prizes!
Content Details
- Heroes Gathering Pet Box
- Heroes Gathering Beauty Box
- Heroes Gathering Item Box
- Heroes Gathering Money Box
Available Rewards
100% Guaranteed Reward:
→ Coupon = 3 days
→ Pet = 90 days
→ Coupon = 3 days
→ Pet = 90 days
→ Coupon = 3 days
→ Item = Permanent
→ Coupon is tradeable (pet is not)
→ Coupon = Permanent
→ Pet = 90 days
→ Coupon is tradeable (pet is not)
→ Coupon = Permanent
→ Pet = 90 days
→ Coupon is tradeable (pet is not)
→ Coupon = Permanent
→ Pet = 90 days
→ Coupon is tradeable (pet is not)
→ Coupon = Permanent
→ Pet = 90 days
→ Coupon is tradeable (pet is not)
→ Coupon = Permanent
→ Pet = 90 days
→ Coupon is tradeable (pet is not)
→ Coupon = Permanent
→ Pet = 90 days
→ Coupon is tradeable (pet is not)
→ Coupon = Permanent
→ Pet = 90 days
→ Coupon is tradeable (pet is not)
→ Coupon = Permanent
→ Pet = Permanent
→ Coupon is tradeable (pet is not)
→ Coupon = Permanent
→ Pet = 90 days
Heroes Gathering Beauty Box
100% Guaranteed Reward:
→ Coupon = 3 days
→ Coupon = 3 days
→ Coupons = 3 days
→ Coupon is tradeable
Heroes Gathering Item Box
100% Guaranteed Reward:
→ Coupon = 3 days
→ Coupon is inter-account tradeable
→ Coupon = 3 days
→ Coupon is inter-account tradeable
→ Tradable
→ Tradable
→ Tradable
→ Tradable if unused
→ Tradable if unused
→ Tradable if unused
→ Tradable
→ Tradable
→ Tradable
→ Tradable if unused
Heroes Gathering Money Box
100% Guaranteed Reward:
World Gauge
An empty bar? Time to fill it up!Content Open: 21 November 2018 (After Maintenance)
Requirements: Level 61+ (Zero classes must complete Story Chapter 2)
How to Start: Complete Alliance Outpost quest line
The Flame of Desire has been activated! Along with it, a gauge for all players to keep track of the effort towards defeating the Black Mage! The Journey of Destiny will progress even further the more Desire is collected!
Content Details
Reminder: To progress in the Tenebris Expedition, all Maplers will be asked to contribute their desire to the World Gauge at the top of the screen. Maplers across each world will contribute to a single gauge that is shared across the whole of MapleStorySEA!- For every 10,000 Desire contributed, you will receive an additional 10 Alliance Medals for a total of 110 medals
- The daily limit for Desire has been increased from 10,000 to 50,000
- Alliance Medals can be used to increase your Alliance Rank or to purchase items in the Alliance Coin Shop
Moonbridge
A mysterious new area...
Content Open: 21 November 2018 (After Maintenance)
Requirements: Level 200+ & completed 5th Job Advancement
How to Start: After completing the Alliance Outpost questline, click on the Alliance Icon on the left side of the screen and accept the relevant quest
The first step towards the Journey of Destiny has begun! The Alliance must overcome this first obstacle! Will you be able to help them through the unknown fog of Moonbridge? Let's go!
Content Details
- Each monster will be assigned individually despite multiple people being in the same map. Therefore, other players cannot kill the mobs assigned to you nor can you kill the mobs that are assigned to others.
- You cannot enter these fields while in a party.
- Elite Bosses will appear for all characters but Elite Monsters & Bonus stages will not appear
- Runes will not spawn, and Burning Field benefits will not be available. There will be additional EXP obtainable via various field gimmicks that appear at random
- EXP can only be obtained from these maps for up to 1 hour per day. (resets everyday at 0000hrs (GMT+8))
- Upon completion of the Expedition Mission, you will receive Mesos, Core Gemstones, Desire & more.
- You can complete 3 Expedition Missions per day (resets everyday at 0000hrs (GMT+8))
- Please note that certain missions might last over multiple days.
Alliance Rank, Skills & Supply Shop
All I do is increase in ranks whenever I can, but I have absolutely no idea what I am doing~
Content Open: 21 November 2018 (After Maintenance)
Requirements: Level 61+ (Zero classes must complete Story Chapter 2)
How to Start: Complete Alliance Outpost quest line & as the Journey of Destiny progresses
As the path to Moonbridge is revealed, the Alliance will need all the help it can get~ Your Alliance Rank will now increase based on the amount of contribution done, and with that, you can acquire new and useful skills. That's not all, the special Alliance Supply Shop will also be available!
Alliance Rank
- Guardian 1~4 (Unlocked)
- Hero 1~4 (Unlocked)
- Legendary 1~4 (Unlocked)
Alliance Skills
- Ability Skills: As your Alliance Rank increases, you can talk to NPC Grendel to automatically learn and level up these skills
- Goddess Statue Skills: As the Journey of Destiny progresses past a certain stage, each Goddess Statue will be completed and these skills can be obtained by talking to NPC Grendel
Note: You can now obtain Desire by staying online in the Outpost with the Alliance's Origin skill
Alliance Supply Shop
Labyrinth of Suffering
What do you mean it's still a dream?Requirement: Level 200+ & completed 5th Job Advancement
How to Start: After completing the Moonbridge questline, click on the Alliance Icon on the left side of the screen and accept the relevant quest
Step into the unkown abyss of the Labyrinth and help guide the Alliance through this dangerous maze as you discover your courage and determination to defeat the Black Mage and for the sake of the Alliance~
Content Details
- Each monster will be assigned individually despite multiple people being in the same map. Therefore, other palyers cannot kill the mobs assigned to you nor can you kill the mobs that are assigned to others
- You cannot enter these fields while in a party
- Elite Bosses will appear for all characters but Elite Monsters & Bonus stages will not appear
- Runes will not spawn, and Burning Field benefits will not be available. There will be additional EXP obtainable via various field gimmicks that appear at random
- EXP can be obtained from these maps for up to 1 hour per day. (resets every day at 0000hrs (GMT +8))
- Check with NPC Athena to receive Expedition Missions when they are available
- Upon completion of the Expedition Mission, you will receive Mesos, Core Gemstones, Desire & more
- You can complete 3 Expedition Missions per day (resets everyday at 0000hrs (GTM +8))
- Please note that certain missions might last over multiple days
Labyrinth Maze
- If you use up all of your soul stones, you will fail the maze dungeon
- Navigate through the labyrinth and complete various missions
- Missions in each zone must be cleared in order to proceed to the next zone
- If you happen to encounter another party member in the labyrinth, you can complete your missions together
- At the end of the maze, sacrifice soul stones to bring out the Labyrinth's Nucleus and destroy it!
Heretic Hilla
- You can only fight Heretic Hilla once per day
- However, you can fight an illusion of her, but there will not be any gear drop rewards
- Upon starting the fight, each player will have a death count of 5, depicted as soul skulls, with special gimmicks that don't work like normal death counters.
Limen
The end is near..Requirement: Level 200+ & completed 5th Job Advancement
How to Start: After completing the Labyrinth of Suffering questline, click on the Alliance Icon on the left side of the screen and accept the relevant quest
The last chapter of the Black Mage campaign has begun! We are so close to finally defeating this monstrosity and preserving peace throughout the Maple World. It is finally time to change our destiny!
Content Details
- There wil be multiple instances of the map available
- Each monster will be assigned individually despite multiple people being in the same map
- Other players cannot kill the mobs assigned to you
- You cannot kill the mobs that are assigned to others as well
- You cannot enter these fields while in a party
- Elite Bosses will appear for all characters but Elite Monsters & Bonus stages will not appear
- Runes will not spawn and Burning Field benefits will not be available
- There will be additional EXP obtainable via various field gimmicks that appear at random
- EXP can be obtained from these maps for up to 1 hour per day. (resets everyday at 0000hrs (GMT+8))
- Completing Expedition Missions will receive Mesos, Core Gemstones, Desire & more..
- You can complete 3 Expedition Missions per day (resets everyday at 0000hrs (GMT +8))
- Please note that certain missions might last over multiple days
Commander Djunkel
You will not pas... *slash*Requirement: Level 200+ & completed 5th Job Advancement
How to Start: Progress through the Limen Questline and accept the relevant quest
Commander Djunkel.. The Black Mage's left (or right?) hand man. He leads the elite bosses in stopping you from reaching the Black Mage and from changing destiny! Defeat him and give the allies the push it needs!
Content Details
Black Mage
It's finally time...Mom, grab the camera!Requirement: Level 200+ & completed 5th Job Advancement
How to Start: Progress through the Limen Questline and accept the relevant quest
It's finally time! The long awaited battle with the Black Mage is finally here! Gather the Alliance and let's put an end to
Content Details
- 1330hrs
- 1530hrs
- 1730hrs
- 1930hrs
- 2130hrs
- 2330hrs
Good luck everyone, let's take him down once and for all! Your desires can be felt!
Memory of the Journey
Maple Rewind..?Requirement: Level 200+ & completed 5th Job Advancement
How to Start: After defeating the Black Mage, accept the relevant quests from the Alliance Icon
After the war, all that is left behind is the memories and the aftermath of the great battle.. However, the Desire of the Maple World lives on! And we must carry the memories and dreams of those who sacrificed themselves for the free people of Maple World!
Content Details
- Knight Summon: Similar to Alliance Support, summon allies and gain 5 desire per monster defeated
- Flame Bird Riding: Similar to Flame Bird, players can ride the flame bird and gain 5 desire per monster defeated
- Maple Tree of Peace: The Maple Tree of Peace will be summoned for 10 seconds to attack nearby monsters and gain 5 desire per monster defeated
Wishes of Maple World
When you wish upon a staaarrrrRequirement: Level 61+ (Zero classes must complete Story Chapter 2)
How to Start: Click on the Star Notifier on the left side of the Screen & accept quest [Desire Galore] Everyone's Desire
Now that the war is finally over, it's back to being a through and through Warrior of Maple World~ Let's see what the people of Maple really wish for during this time of hard-earned peace!
Content Details
Change in Maple World
Alliance's Support
Support is both the easiest and hardest thing to provide.Content Open: 14 November 2018 (After Patch) ~ 27 November 2018, 2359hrs
Requirements: Level 61+ (Zero classes must complete Story Chapter 2)
How to Start: Complete Alliance Outpost questline
Now that you are a part of the Maple Alliance, get ready for fiercer battles, and at the same time build rapport with your allies. When you need assistance, the Alliance will fully support you and back you up in this time of need!
Content Details
- Elite Monsters will also drop 100 Desire
Messenger of Darkness
So about that postage fee...Content Open: 21 November 2018 (After Maintenance)
Requirements: Level 61+ (Zero classes must complete Story Chapter 2)
How to Start: After completing Alliance Outpost questline, hunt Elite Monsters
Hmm... With the path to Moonbridge laid out, the Black Mage has released his Dark Messengers to terrorize the people of Maple World! Let's take this opportunity to send a message of our own!
Content Details
Black Chains
Hey Cadena, this yours? No..? Okay...Content Open: 21 November 2018 (After Maintenance)
Requirements: Level 61+ (Zero classes must complete Story Chapter 2)
How to Start: As the Journey of Destiny progresses, hunt Elite Monsters
Black Mage is getting mildly annoyed with the Alliance's efforts to defeat him and he has responded by sending his Chains to terrorize the people of Maple World! However, the Alliance has faith in you to get rid of these eerie black chains!
Content Details
Raid
Somebody called?Requirement: Level 61+ (Zero classes must complete Story Chapter 2)
How to Start: After completing Alliance Outpost questline, hunt Elite Monsters
In Heretic Hilla's attempt to slow down the alliance, she has dispatched Fallen Warriors to hunt you and your party down...
Content Details
Desire Harrier
Special Delivery~Requirement: Level 61+ (Zero classes must complete Story Chapter 2)
How to Start: Activate any rune in level range maps
There still are good spirits and souls that are willing to assist the Alliance in it's efforts towards defeating the Black Mage! Take advantage of this and start gathering desires from them!
Content Details
Aura of Life
The Ciiiiircle of liiiiifffeeee~Content Open: 19 December 2018 (After Patch) ~ 22 January 2019, 2359hrs
Requirement: Level 61+ (Zero classes must complete Story Chapter 2)
How to Start: After completing Alliance Outpost questline, hunt level range monsters
Despite the destructive nature of war, life still finds a way. Ironically, defeating the Black Mage Allies also helps~
Content Details
Crevice of Darkness
Oh look! A portal! I wonder where this leads~Requirement: Level 61+ (Zero classes must complete Story Chapter 2)
How to Start: After completing Alliance Outpost questline, hunt level range monsters
What is this blasphemous monster! Destroy it and support the Alliance to make the final push towards the Black Mage!
Content Details
Defence Missions
Scattered Desire
What do you mean you've lost it?!Content Duration: 14 November 2018 (After Patch) ~ 20 November 2018, 2359hrs (Updated)
Requirements: Level 61+ (Zero classes must complete Story Chapter 2)
How to Start: Talk to NPC Athena Pierce at the Outpost and accept quest [Alliance Quest] Defense Mission: Scattered Desires
What is the difference between a responsible Alliance Member and an irresponsible one? Responsible Alliance Members don't scatter their stuff around. That being said, you, the very definition of Responsible with a capital R, can now seize this golden opportunity to gather Scattered Desire from the wilderness of Maple!
Content Details
Captive Soldier
Ransoms will do no good in this situation.Content Duration: 21 November 2018 (After Maintenance) ~ 5 December 2018, 0759hrs
Requirements: Level 61+ (Zero classes must complete Story Chapter 2)
How to Start: Complete Alliance Outpost quest line & Talk to NPC Athena
Oh no! Soldiers of the Alliance are lost in this large-scale operation! A Signal should suffice to guide them back onto the right path to take! Athena has entrusted this duty to you, to lead the way and bring the Alliance to success!
Content Details
Supporter of the Sky
Put your safety goggles on, and fly awayyyy...Content Duration: 21 November 2018 (After Maintenance) ~ 5 December 2018, 0759hrs
Requirements: Level 61+ (Zero classes must complete Story Chapter 2)
How to Start: Talk to NPC Athena Pierce at the Outpost and accept quest [Alliance Quest] Defense Mission: Sky's Helper
We hope that you know how to fly, as the Alliance require your assistance once again! The Alliance needs you to airlift supplies to the White Spear whilst dodging the brutal attacks of the Black Mage minions~ Up for the challenge? Let's find out!
Content Details
- Fly to soldier NPC's aboard the battleships to deliver the supply boxes which you have retrieved.
- You can also lose 100 Flight Points if you do not have any supply boxes
Flame Bird's Help
I'm burning but it's fine... I think...Requirement: Level 61+ (Zero classes must complete Story Chapter 2)
How to Start: Complete Alliance Outpost quest line & Talk to NPC Athena
Behold! The order of the flame bird! You will now have a companion that follows you into battle! Do take good care of it and keep it out of the rain~
Content Details
- You can right click on the summon skill to toggle the summon
Defense at Twilight
Castle defence!Requirement: Level 61+ (Zero classes must complete Story Chapter 2)
How to Start: Complete Alliance Outpost questline & Talk to NPC Athena
The castle is under attack! Take control of the cannons and defend the castle! Just make sure you don't bring Flame Bird with you... fire does not mix well with gunpowder...
Content Details
Light of Purification
My eyes!! The light!! ...brighter than my future..!Requirement: Level 61+ (Zero classes must complete Story Chapter 2)
How to Start: Complete Alliance Outpost quest line & Talk to NPC Athena
Let's shed some light on these monsters! Master the art of light and purify the enemies of the free people of Maple World!
Content Details
Final Battle on the Ocean
Whatever floats your boat... I guessRequirement: Level 61+ (Zero classes must complete Story Chapter 2)
How to Start: Complete Alliance Outpost questline & Talk to NPC Athena
Ships ahoy! The Black Mage has dispatched his troops into the unknown sea of Esfera! Ready your cannons and gather the sailors, as the free people of Maple World pushes back the forces of the Black Mage!
Content Details
- Crew can be upgraded or hired with Gold Coins collected during the skirmish
- A maximum of 4 total soldiers can be in the crew.
- Captain Rank will be increased every 1 million accumulated Naval Warfare Points
- The Captain Rank, will directly affect the ship speed and base level of the crew.
- Naval Warfare Points can be exchanged for Desire at a 100:1 ratio