The Shadow in the Hills is spreading. If it is not stopped there will be an invasion from within the walls of Hydlaa herself. We must act before this can happen. We must cut the Shadow off at it's source.
[22:00GMT, Saturday May 20], A specialized party will attempt to descend into the Stone Face, to enter the Underdark. From there they will attempt to find and close the dark portal which leaks darkness into our realm from the Valley of the Stone Face.

However, resistance is inevitable. The Shadow has already begun calling dark forces to it's aid. An Army is being assembled, to clear a path through the enemy for the party to reach and enter the Stone Face. The battle will take place in the Valley of the Face.
You, free people of the community, must decide which side you are on, and stand to defend the Light, or fight for the will of the Shadow.

[for all details see this thread:
http://hydlaa.com/smf/index.php?topic=23345.60unless especially interested you can skip all the long posts/logs and just read the summarising bits (in bold). Skip to the end for details of the battle]
[possible GM monster event still confirming - may be PVP war only - and sure to be a blast!]