Abyss

Description[]

The chaotic remains from the destruction of the Tower of Eternity are referred to as the Abyss. These large, floating land-masses are the highly contested battleground of Aion three major factions: the Elyos, Asmodian, and the Balaur.

Entry to The Abyss is gained through spacial rifts which appear randomly throughout Atreia. Though the risk of death by hostile enemies is great, it is offset by the most desirable rewards in the game. Flying is a necessity here, since many areas are isolated by large gaps of empty space.

Throughout the Abyss, the Elyos, Asmodians, and Balaur can be found locked in bitter PvPvE battles. It is a hazardous and unpredictable area, with new challenges and opportunities for victory, as well as defeat, lurking in every shadow. While it holds many dangers, players that choose to brave the Abyss will be rewarded, as the area is rife with valuable resources to harvest, legendary bosses to defeat, and enemy encampments to raid and pillage.

It is certain that many will be lured to the Abyss by the promise of its rich rewards. Highly desirable items and rare resources can be found deep in the Abyss, the draw of which may be too strong for even the most experienced adventurers. The Abyss also offers the best place to gain experience, since the creatures that roam this wasted land provide a greater bonus to the advancement of player characters than those found in other areas.

This large area serves as the primary battlefield for the two opposing player races, Elyos and Asmodian. If one race becomes too powerful, however, the Balaur will intervene to negate that faction's advantage.

The Abyss is entirely a free-flight area, meaning players can fly anywhere. However, a flight timer is still a factor in the Abyss, and it is up to the players to determine their style of combat, whether it be on land or airborne.

Regions[]

The Abyss is subdivided into five separate regions:

Abyss Core
Lower Abyss
Upper Abyss
Ereshuranta
Grand Abyss