Editing Announcements - 2002/02 - Fever Dreams (section)

== Rollout Article ==

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 |  Link = <nowiki>http://www.zone.com/asheronscall/news/ASHEfeb02rollout.asp</nowiki>
 |  Date = February 14, 2002
 | Title = Fever Dreams
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As winter recedes and lets her grasp slip free of Dereth and the Isparians, a new hand takes her place. Candeth Martine was rebuffed in his attempt to infiltrate the High Queen's Royal Guard in the dark month of Snowreap but his anger is not yet sated. His vengeance, directed at Elysa Strathelar's child Borelean, seems to know no bounds, and though he falls into silence now, his presence looms over the Isparians and in the night, dreams take on an eerie quality, one that is becoming all too real.
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In the north rumors of a Tumerok Xuta spread as the Aun take their first tentative steps across the western sea. They are peaceful for the moment, but the length of that peace may rely on the extent to which adventurers are willing to go to assist them.
<br><br>The greatest armorers in the land have been healed of their curse. They now are willing to create their old masterworks for those that wish to wear them. Hunters from the mountains have been seen hauling trophies of immense size across the barren tundra to be crafted into comfortable robes. A foe once thought extinct has returned.
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The Arcanum enlists parties to travel deep into the wilderness to assist them in the latest task given them by their enigmatic leader, Nuhmudira. They advise against making the trek alone, but many souls of stout heart have been seen returning from the journey, worse for the wear and gibbering incoherently at their Lifestones.
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The High Queen has fallen silent, perhaps moved to a safer harbor in an effort to protect her son. Asheron remains hidden within his tower away from the Isparians, intent on his own works. Nuhmudira has become more reclusive, yet she maintains the pace to allow all Isparians to find a place to call their own. And the strings attached to all these players lead to the hands of a man filled with hatred and driven by revenge.
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<i>Following is a list of the most interesting additions made to the game this update. However, please note that not everything has been included--that would spoil the fun of finding out all manner of things added or changed! As usual, though, the town criers, barkeeps, and scribes may know the latest news. Also, the trades of crafting and selling are always in flux, so changes to prices and features are not always listed here in their entirety.</i>
<br><Br><font color=#FFFFFF>'''Highlights include:'''</font>

:* Many new dungeons added to the world.
:* New recipes for cooks.
:* Strange new creatures of demiurgy enter the world.
:* New items for all to obtain and enjoy.
:* The return of Greater Shadow Armor and Hoary Mattekar robes.
:* More housing opens.
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<i>Be sure to check the [[Announcements - 2002/02 - Fever Dreams#Release Notes | <font color=#FFFFCC>Developer's Notes for February</font>]], and the [[Announcements - 2002/02 - Fever Dreams#Letter to the Players 2 | <font color=#FFFFCC>Letter to the Players</font>]], to learn more details of the </i>Fever Dreams event.<i> Join us as we continue the ongoing saga of </i>Asheron's Call<i>, and we'll see you in Dereth!</i>
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