Editing Announcements - 2002/10 - Festivus (section)

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'''Festivus'''
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With Gaerlan defeated, the heroes of Dereth now enjoy calm and reflect on the dramatic changes they have seen in the last few months. Many are amazed when they think of the world as it was before. Martine, who had caused so much trouble, has redeemed himself and is now gone. Their Queen has stepped forward and taken a much more active role in the affairs of her people, something she had not done for years. Even the races formerly at odds have reached an accord unimaginable just a few months before.
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Beyond these most obvious changes seen in the world, daily lives have been transformed. Cumbersome packs of spell components are gone, replaced by magical Foci. Weapons and equipment now possess power that was unknown before. And scrolls that all can easily comprehend have replaced the study of the arcane that consumed the time of so many. Although the people of Dereth know this peace will not last long, never before have they been so prepared to face the challenges that lie ahead.
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In honor of this, the festival season promises to be especially notable.  The various mask makers have kept their festival tradition and are providing new wares for everyone to enjoy.  Many will find that they can use the needed respite to hone their crafting skills, taking advantage of the master crafters found outside of Glenden Woods.
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Yet the season is marred by new dangers, some found on the twisted landscape of the Obsidian Plains, while others are found much closer to home...
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''Just a few of the changes made in October are noted below. To learn more of what is happening in Dereth, make sure you talk with town criers, barkeeps, and scribes!''
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Highlights Include:

:* New and enhanced tinkering effects!
:* Mana Conversion provides even more benefits for mages!
:* New regalia for the festival season!
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The [[Announcements - 2002/10 - Festivus#Release Notes|<font color=#FFFFCC>Developer's Notes for October</font>]] and the [[Announcements - 2002/10 - Festivus#Letter to the Players|<font color=#FFFFCC>Letter to the Players</font>]] contain even more details about the Festivus event. Join us as the saga of ''Asheron's Call'' continues, and we'll see you in Dereth!
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