SENTINEL BONUS AND CONTEST FOR FEBRUARY

HAPPY FEBRUARY 2025!

Happy Year of the Snake and once again it's a quacking new month for more events in HVR! The monthly bonus for Sentinel editorials and Fan-Fiction continues this February with the usual editorial bonus for reviews, commentaries, game guides, gear talk, and origin stories.

The contest theme (prompt) is "What would you like to see in HVR for 2025?" This could be new events, contests or storylines.

You are free to interpret it in any way you want. Just be sure to post your entries to the Fan-Fiction forum with the following in the title: "FEBRUARY CONTEST" and the title of your entry. Please also add a link to your entry in the Sentinel page so that we can monitor all entries.

REWARDS:

PLATINUM: 7 Strange Fiction cards (only reserved for EXCEPTIONAL submissions)

GOLD: 5 Strange Fiction cards

SILVER: 3 to 4 Strange Fiction cards

BRONZE: 1 to 2 Strange Fiction cards

These rewards go out after the end of each month and are IN ADDITION to the usual Sentinel rewards from Daniel Andrade for published entries.

Here are the categories/prompts:

Category One:
REVIEWS/COMMENTARIES of ad hoc and regular events, including fan-fiction role play, etc.

Category Two:
GAME GUIDES, GEAR TALK, and other editorials about game mechanics.

Category OPEN:
What is your origin story? How did you end up in the Heroes Rising universe?
(And any other Fan-Fiction.)

REMINDER:

Post your submissions to the Sentinel page as usual for Categories One and Two. To enter the OPEN CATEGORY post your entries to the Fan-Fiction forum with the following in the title: "FEBRUARY CONTEST" and the title of your entry. Please also add a link to your entry in the Sentinel page so that we can monitor all entries.

Yours Quackily,
SQ

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Fan-Fiction: A post-Antaeus saga tale: Climb Too High

Everyone on the workcrew was offered a choice of protective hats before taking on the daunting task. Tri-blade readily accepted a blue broad-brimmed one ("Hey, it matches my suit," when his friend and colleague started to chuckle at him) and donned it quickly before heading to the drill site.

"It's great that BADGE is putting more resources into digging wells and creating reservoirs for everyone here, Meesh," Tri-blade said as he lugged a set of pipes behind him. "The best part of it is that this could be seen as easy P.R. but everyone's genuine in helping out."

Agent Michelle nodded. "If anyone needs help, it's the people of the nearby villages. The Antaeus encounter left a big scar on many fronts. This is just one step in getting everyone back on their feet."

Tri-blade and a group of assorted BADGE agents and a few super-powered persons began the relatively quick work of clearing the designated area of brush and debris, then a set of drill rigs were wheeled in. Expert crews began the process of drilling, while the others started setting up fencing and the foundation for an accompanying rainwater catchment system.

"Africa is massive. Chad itself is large. Each individual location is worthy of focus and detail and we've got a long way to go, even in this pocket of land," said Tri-blade as he wiped sweat off of his brow.

Michelle added, "That man who became Antaeus, sigh. Was it a case of someone getting power, then getting too boasty about it?"

Tri-blade began to reply, but was interrupted by a local villager. Middle-aged and very slender, he sighed a bit loudly, yet was smiling.

"I have a good tale about getting too high and mighty. You want to hear it?" he said in a quiet, yet stern voice.

Eyebrow raised, Tri-blade looked at the man, then at Michelle.

"I've heard one or two tales from the Mythic Anansi while here a while back, I suspect this may be one of them. But go on, friend, for my friend's benefit. We're always willing to learn more oral stories, after all, this continent is renowned for them."

The man nodded, then stood tall. As he began to speak, Tri-blade noticed that he immediately appeared younger and more spritely.

(To be continued)

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AVENGER'S TOP 10 (Updated)

Robert Steele here from the old renegades retirement home to interview the Avenger. What do you mean he's not here? He's unretarded? I mean retired. He's gained 76 levels in a month? Well in that case I guess it's time for a new top 10 list.

1 Skelly was there any question. The leader of WMD tops the list once more.

2) A tie between Stink Fist and Death Punch. He's not mailing it in,. it's almost like the some supernatural being is pulling the strings on both of them

4) The Avenger After a year of Retirment it took a month but he is back in the top 10.

5) Damon Boy did he grow strong in the last year.

6) The Gentleman No surprise on his rise to power.

7) Shinobi There always has to be a ninja sneaking into the list.

8) Slag Was there any doubt

9) The Wizard pulls a rabbit out of his hat, or is it a cat?

10) BSC The Khan artist top 10?

Avenger 14479

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Sentinel Op-Ed: The State of the Realm

Since the rapid rise and defeat of Antaeus, there has been a good period of stability on a global scale. Certainly, encouraging news for the average citizen. Even Director Nova of BADGE has allowed himself some rest and respite. It may be a stretch to suggest that some element of mirth has entered his personal lexicon, but hope springs eternal, as a certain rapid rodent may suggest.



Continuing with ongoings with BADGE, it appears that Agent Justin remains being the busiest worker bee this side of December's Saint Nick. With word of added staff members, who knows what new features will develop to aid the heroes of Earth?

At a league and superpowered humanoid level, we saw first-hand that the concept of a power vacuum emerging in a certain level tier was utterly destroyed by the rise of certain members of the Infected faction. The lesson to be learned by all is: there will always be a heavy hitter or two (an apprentice and that guy who copyright infringement may prevent me from typing?) ready to close a void before it even opens.

We saw at the last League War tournament that new factions such as Dark Dimensions are no pushovers. They claimed one scalp in landing a first division title, will others follow suit?

At the top of the proverbial heap, it's clear that top flight challengers are needed to take on the status quo, but there doesn't appear to be any on the horizon. We may very well see a variant of the Cursed Cats develop in response, but only a select group of people know for certain if that's on the cards.

Meanwhile, the development/emerging talent rung continues to showcase a variety of competitor styles and talents. Brand new entrants go through a difficult gauntlet, then have to make the decision to try and stick it out, or forge through and attempt to reach the mid-range, without getting discouraged along the way. It's a challenge for all but we suspect Agent Justin and staff will continue to encourage heroes new and present to give it their all in protecting the realm.

The State of the Realm remains solid, and long may it be a place of hope and drive for all.

ID: 10898

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SENTINEL BONUS & CONTEST FOR JANUARY 2025

HAPPY QUACKY 2025!

Happy New Year to all! The monthly bonus for Sentinel editorials and Fan-Fiction continues this January with the usual editorial bonus for reviews, commentaries, game guides, gear talk, and origin stories.

The fan-fiction theme (prompt) is "2024 REVIEWED: MY FAVORITE EVENT"
What was the most interesting thing or event for you in 2024?

You are free to interpret it in any way you want. Just be sure to post your entries to the Fan-Fiction forum with the following in the title: "FAN-FICTION CONTEST: 2024 REVIEWED: MY FAVORITE EVENT" and the title of your entry. Please also add a link to your entry in the Sentinel page so that we can monitor all entries.

REWARDS:

PLATINUM: 7 Strange Fiction cards (only reserved for EXCEPTIONAL submissions)

GOLD: 5 Strange Fiction cards

SILVER: 3 to 4 Strange Fiction cards

BRONZE: 1 to 2 Strange Fiction cards

These rewards go out after the end of each month and are IN ADDITION to the usual Sentinel rewards from Daniel Andrade for published entries.

Here are the categories/prompts:

Category One:
REVIEWS/COMMENTARIES of ad hoc and regular events, including fan-fiction role play, etc.

Category Two:
GAME GUIDES, GEAR TALK, and other editorials about game mechanics.

Category OPEN:
What is your origin story? How did you end up in the Heroes Rising universe?
(And any other Fan-Fiction.)

REMINDER:



Post your submissions to the Sentinel page as usual for Categories One and Two. To enter the OPEN CATEGORY post your entries to the Fan-Fiction forum with the following in the title: "FAN-FICTION CONTEST" and the title of your entry. Please also add a link to your entry in the Sentinel page so that we can monitor all entries.

Yours Quackily,
SQ

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