The Deporoju server is home to many streamers, including legendary Lineage veterans. Today's protagonist is 'Wonjae,' a player renowned as the embodiment of the Elf class and a master tactician on the battlefield.

After leading the alliance to capture all three castles in the first Siege War by focusing on the Orc Fortress, Wonjae is now steeling himself for the second siege. Let’s hear from the man whom 'K,' the highest-level player in Lineage Classic and the Clan Master, trusts above all others.

■ Hello. Please introduce yourself

Hello. I’m Wonjae, a streamer who has been playing Lineage for 28 years. I currently serve as a Guardian for the TheK Clan on the Deporoju server. I work alongside Clan Master K to manage clan members and coordinate our overall strategy.

■ You participated as a Master character in the first Siege War and seemed to focus your efforts on the Orc Fortress. What was your actual role during that first siege?

Our alliance started planning for the Siege War two weeks in advance, and the core of our strategy was to eliminate as many variables as possible. Because we put in so much effort beforehand, the actual combat didn't escalate much, and it ended up being a fairly easy victory.

Our leaders and our allies held frequent meetings and were so thoroughly prepared that I didn't have much to do personally.

■ As someone famous for being the 'embodiment of the Elf' and a 'maestro of the battlefield,' you must have wanted to play as an Elf.

There are so many variables in a Siege War. I felt it was the right decision for me to take on the Master character and manage the operation.

■ I understand you were the first on the server to craft the Moon Long Bow following the recent update. With your ally 'Ttol-ggi' also achieving +9 enhancement on the same weapon, you are supplying high-performance equipment. Are you considering participating as an Elf in this upcoming siege?

As I mentioned, there are too many variables in a siege. While the Elf class itself is very helpful, I don't think the Moon Long Bow will have a massive impact on the battlefield.

Also, a change applied to this siege is the addition of one gate to each castle. Rather than focusing on the Moon Long Bow or playing as an Elf, I plan to discuss things with our alliance and focus on eliminating any new variables that may arise.

■ As a Guardian of the TheK Clan, you were named by K—the top-ranked player on the server—as the person he 'trusts and relies on the most.' Having been together for so long, this must feel special

I’ve known Clan Master K since before he started streaming; he is the friend I trust and rely on most, both in-game and in real life. We have no secrets and are completely open with each other. I don't think I would have played this game for long, or at all, if it weren't for him. We’ve decided to stick together until the end. (Laughs)

■ While the power balance on Deporoju is currently somewhat lopsided, upsets can happen at any time, as we saw on the Jou server. What investments is the alliance making to maintain control of the three castles?

I believe that maintaining control of the three castles requires a long-term perspective and mental discipline. Our alliance is putting a lot of effort into this aspect.

There are some disappointments, though. Looking at the direction of recent updates, the changes are too rapid, and it feels more like 'Lineage 3' than Classic. I think what we want is the nostalgia we felt when we were younger. If they stopped changing so much and just focused on catching abnormal users like bots, it would help heal the spirits of those who love Lineage Classic.

■ The second Siege War is about to begin. Please share your resolve for the next siege and a word for your fans

With even more variables now, no one knows what will happen until the siege is over. I will coordinate with our alliance and do my best to ensure no unexpected events occur, but the result is only known once it's over.

Still, I believe we were able to achieve this because of the fans who have supported us since the beginning, as well as the hard work of our clan members and allies. For their sake, I will stay focused and do my best to maintain our control of the three castles in the second siege.

Thank you for your constant support, and I would also like to thank our clan members and allies.