It started out as just an ordinary day on the world of Telon. Peaceful relations and aggressive conflicts were occurring as normal on all three continents – Thestra, Kojan, and Qalia. The gods were being worshipped with ritualistic ceremonies, and the denizens were going about their daily tasks.

As night fell, a terrible force ripped through the fabric of the realm, making way for the arrival of a dark and evil being, garbed in black.

Whispers and rumors began to spread all throughout the lands. They asked, “Who is this strange being? What does she have planned for us?”

Greetings, Vanguard: Saga of Heroes Community!

I’m the new Community Manager for Vanguard: Saga of Heroes! Don’t worry, I didn’t destroy Naylie. She’s still around but has just moved on to take the reins on another project.

While some of you may already be familiar with me from the past, allow me to share with you all a little bit more! Some people might say that if SOE had dinosaurs, I would be one of them. I started working at Sony Online Entertainment before SOE was actually formed, back in the Verant days; May 7, 1999, to be exact.

For almost 13 years, I have worked in various positions here at SOE, including Lead Game Master, Game Designer, and Community Relations Manager. In one way or another, I have worked on most of our games, including Vanguard. Technically, I was even the first official Community Manager for Vanguard under SOE, as I helped with getting it set up for the transition!

While I haven’t had time to visit this world in the past few years, I’m no stranger to Telon and its history…or its future. ;) We’ll have more on that after I spend a little bit of time getting settled and back up to speed. For now, look for more in-game events and community features on the website, and let’s get to know each other!

Lydia Pope Community Relations Manager ~Zatozia the Torturess in the Shadows~ Za-to-zia = Zuh-TOE-zsuh (i.e. Zsuh Zsuh instead of Zsa Zsa Gabor, dah-link!)