It was functional prior to shutdown, I had a free 'prestige pack' left over from the fall of EK server on event account(now dead with the changes tor tradeables). you still have a max 12 slots, had to delete a char to get the 'instant 80' and frankly... all you get is a level 80 character sittign at temple of wisdom, no gear, no stigmas no kinah and only quests open are the campaignss to go to Demaha and the 'guide' quests for Windiel/Risel gear. Don't even get the 3 little items in special cube that give you the free minions and contracts, only appear as a level 1 creation and frankly, on