The Scourge Invasion is a custom event implementation for AzerothCore, crafted for Araxia Online. This event brings dynamic gameplay with random mob attacks, challenging bosses, and updated quests, enhancing the World of Warcraft experience.

Features

Dynamic Mob Attacks: 15% chance for mobs to spawn and attack when changing zones/subzones, scaled to player level.
Bosses LUA: LUA scripts for Scourge Invasion Bosses.
Updated Quests: Replaced Dim Necrotic Shards (ID 22892) with Necrotic Rune (ID 22484), removed exploration requirements, and adjusted quest flags.
Smart AI: Enhanced NPC behavior via SmartScripts for mobs like Bone Witch and Spirit of the Damned.
Spawn: Spawns for bosses and quest givers tied to Event 17.
Lua Scripts: Includes random attack logic, world announcement scripts, NPC despawn and spawn logic.
QUEST : Folder contains SQL for Quest
ITEMS: Contains SQL needed for quest Items.
NPC: Folder contains SQL for NPC's that are in the event.
Enemies: Folder contains SQL for Mobs.
Future Plans: Potential integration with in-game holiday calendar for enhanced visibility.

Directory Structure

Folder	Description
BOSSES	Lua scripts for Scourge Invasion bosses.
LUA	Scripts for random mob attacks and event world announcements.
SmartScripts	SQL for Smart AI implementation (Bone Witch, Spirit of the Damned, etc.). Note: Lumbering Horror disabled due to spawn issues.
Quest	Updated quest SQL for Necrotic Rune and flag adjustments.
game_event_creatures	SQL for spawning bosses and quest givers tied to Event 17.
game_event	SQL for the event to be active at a certain date/ time on server.
Spawns	SQL for updated NPC quest giver spawn locations.

Scourge Invasion Bosses

These bosses are permanently added to dungeons on the Araxia Online server:

ID	Name	Location
28194	Prince Tenris Mirkblood	Karazhan
14684	Balzaphon	Stratholme
14695	Lord Blackwood	Scholomance
14690	Revanchion	Dire Maul
14693	Scorn	Scarlet Monastery (Graveyard)
14682	Sever	Shadowfang Keep
14686	Lady Falther'ess	Razorfen Downs

Random Mobs

These mobs may ambush players during the event:

ID	Name	Status
16423	Spectral Apparition	Active
16422	Skeletal Soldier	Active
16379	Spirit of the Damned	Active
16380	Bone Witch	Active
14697	Lumbering Horror	Disabled (spawn issues)

Installation

Clone or download this repository.
Copy the contents of each folder into the corresponding AzerothCore server directories:
- SQL files: Import into your database using a tool like HeidiSQL or phpMyAdmin.
- Lua scripts: Place in the lua_scripts folder of your AzerothCore server.
Ensure Event 17 is configured in your game_event table.
Restart your server to apply changes.

Testing

To test the Scourge Invasion event in-game:

Start the event: .event start 17
Stop the event: .event stop 17

Verify that mobs spawn, bosses are accessible, and quests function as intended.

Future Enhancements

Integrate with in-game holiday calendar for automatic event scheduling.
Fix Lumbering Horror spawn issues.

Credits

Original Scripts: Planee
Modifications & Enhancements: Manmadedrumemr
Project Repository: Araxia Online

Contributing

We welcome contributions to improve the Scourge Invasion event! Please fork the repository, make your changes, and submit a pull request. Ensure your code follows AzerothCore standards and includes clear documentation.