The chat channels across Earth Online were in an uproar. Players were frantically speculating about the mysterious legendary item, digging through guild contacts, trade forums, and even in-game fortune tellers, hoping for a hint.
Even prominent guild leaders were blindsided by the announcement. Messages and commands flew across private channels as they tried to confirm the details and prepare their bids.
The news didn't just stay within one kingdom or region. It spread like wildfire across international borders. From the Empire players in the East to Dominion guilds in the West, everyone was watching the Valemire City Auction House.
Global players jumped into the chat room, proudly declaring they'd be joining the bidding war. Those who couldn't attend in person began hiring local mercenaries to represent them and arranging courier runs to claim the item afterward.
And all of this... before the auction had even officially begun.
