Editing Announcements - 2001/03 - Spring's Sorrows (section)

== Teaser ==

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 |  Link = <nowiki>http://classic.zone.msn.com/asheronscall/news/marchteaser.asp</nowiki>
 |  Date = March 14, 2001
 | Title = Spring's Sorrows
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Balle was rich. Unbelievably rich. While in Samsur he had acquired Dranal's carving tool to crack open the Mnemosynes, but the tool apparently had far more uses than its maker knew.
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He found the key discarded on the ground near a known Virindi war camp by the Obsidian Plains. A spoil of battle either unseen or unwanted, and Balle happily slipped it into his pocket. It was only later that night that he took out the strange artifact, the twisted rings dimly glowing purple, and thought he saw in its alien outline the makings of a key. He took out his carving knife.
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And then the following morning, while traveling along the eastern shore to the north of Wai Jhou, he came across the floating Trove.
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Balle now made his way to Tufa, after trading and selling the contents of the Trove in Ayan Baqur. All those rumors of travelers being slaughtered on the outskirts of town actually helped his profits. When people were scared, they became foolish.
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His mind still spinning at the value of what he'd found in the Trove, Balle didn't notice the glowing shapes floating softly toward him. Even had he looked up, he would not have known what a Doll was. Later, the echoes of his screams still carried far over the deserted sands.
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Unlike any other gaming experience, the world of Asheron's Call continues to evolve. Last month, winter kept its icy grip about the land; yet along with the snow and cold came new Item Magic spells, pack toys, and the loot of vanguard leaders. One can only wonder what additions -- and what dangers -- will be added when we open our March event, "<i>Spring's Sorrows</i>."
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Be sure to continue your part in this incredible ongoing story, and we'll see you in Dereth!
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