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'''March 2013''' - [[Announcements - 2013/03 - Disturbance in the Desert|Announcements Page]]

* Patch Date: 12 March 2013
* Patch Size: 282k (Client: 4,644k)

== Temple Reset ==
* The skill temples have once again had their timers reset.
{{magic|The Temples of Forgetfulness and Enlightenment have had the timer for their use reset!}}

== Bugs and Fixes ==
* Helms: Teardrop Crown, Coronet, & Circlet now appear on all races & display hairstyles
* [[Bonecrunch]] leaves a corpse once again.
* [[Hoshino Tower]] shortcut portal fixed.
* [[Ninja Academy]] portal fixed.
* [[Pristine Mana Shards]] removed from all Casino chests.
* Adjustments to [[Shields]] such that a negative value should not ever generate.
* [[Atlan Weapons|Atlan Two Hander]] spell fixes (All Stinging versions now have acid protection buff & all Sparking should now bestow lightning protection buff).
* [[Moarsmen]] rebalanced.
* Fixed Banderling Breeders & Ravers now drop tier 1 loot.
* Fixed Olthoi Rippers', Slashers', & Lacerators' such that they are immune to non-projectile magic attacks once again.

== New Quests ==
* [[Liberation of Uziz]]

== New Events ==
* [[2013 Live Events|2013/03/27 - Lord Miretrex appears]]
* [[Mad Cow]]s invaded towns again on April 1, 2013

== Updated Quests ==
* Now reward [[Legendary Token]]s:
** [[Red Veined Grub Collection Task]]
** [[Exhumed Bones Piles]]
** [[The Crystal Amulet of the A'nekshay]]
** [[The Crystal Idol of the A'nekshay]]
** [[The Crystal Staff of the A'nekshay]]
** [[The Crystal Sword of the A'nekshay]]

* [[Derethian Combat Arena]] - [[Statue of Death]] now rewards [[Aged Legendary Key]]s.

* [[Monthly Explorer Society Quests]]
** 27 days: [[The Temple of Hizk Ri]]
** 13 days: [[Defense of Zaikhal]]
** 6 days: [[Vestibule Quests]]

== New NPCs ==
* [[Curator of Torment]]
* [[Vision of Horror]]

== Updated NPCs ==
* Moved from [[Uziz]] to [[Al-Arqas]] at 31.3S, 13.5E:
** [[Gerloc the Defender]]
** [[Gersan the Sureshot]]
** [[Gervena the Oblique]]
* [[Xiao Hong the Barkeeper]] - new contracts for sale

== New Locations ==
* [[Virindi Edifice]]

== Updated Locations ==
* [[Uziz]] - Most NPCs replaced with Simulacra infiltrators with head removing animation and different text.

== New Items ==
{{Item Table|Caption=[[Contracts]]
 | Contract for Graverobber
 | Contract for Deconstruction
 | Contract for Escape
}}

== New Titles ==
* [[Liberator of Uziz]]

== New Creatures ==
{{Creature Class|Hollow Minion
 | Hollow Reaver
}}
{{Creature Class|Simulacrum
 | Simulacrum Emulat
 | Simulacrum Shifter
}}
{{Creature Class|Undead
 | Lord Miretrex
}}
{{Creature Class|Virindi
 | Virindi Fulguris
 | Virindi Signat
}}

== New Dialog ==
'''Town Crier'''

''Free Rumors''

{{Dialog|
|Town Crier tells you,  "I've heard reports of strange Virindi being spotted in the desert of Osteth."
|Town Crier tells you,  "I've seen Lugians and Tumeroks running by sporting fashionable crowns.  I wonder what that's all about."
|Town Crier tells you,  "I've heard rumors that the Crystal Collectors in Uziz have moved to Al-Arqas for some reason."

''Pyreal Rumors''

|Town Crier tells you,  "I have several reports of a new portal that has formed in the deep desert between Uziz, Al-Arqas and Tufa."
|Town Crier tells you, "I've heard rumors that the people of Uziz have been acting rather strange."

'''Uziz Town Crier'''

''Free Rumors''

|Town Crier tells you, "Everything is normal. There is nothing unusual occuring in the immediate vicinity."
|Town Crier tells you, "If you possess an attuned item that you no longer require, you are encouraged to donate it to a Town Crier."
|Town Crier tells you, "Town criers are available in most major towns to tell you of the latest news and events. We will also give you a piece of information for a small amount of currency."

''Pyreal Rumors''

|Town Crier tells you, "There is no unusual activity to report. Proceed with your normal operations."
|Town Crier tells you, "I heard a secret but it will cost you more currency than that."
|Town Crier tells you, "Your contributions are welcome."

'''Ulgrim the Unpleasant'''

''Free Rumors''

|Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you,  "I must have been really drunk last night."
|Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you,  "When I was stumbling around Uziz I could have sworn some guy popped his own head right off."
|Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you,  "Never good to down stouts on an empty stomach."

|Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you,  "It's that time of year again."
|Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you,  "That's right, baby bunny soup time. Delicious."

''Stout Rumors''

|Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you,  "I wonder if Borelean will finally be able to get his house in order."
|Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you,  "If it were me, I'd bring the world together with stout."
|Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you,  "A drinking contest every month. No, every week!"
|Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you,  "In fact I'm having a drinking contest with myself right now."
|Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you,  "I'd be winning if I only had one more stout..."

|Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you,  "Necromancers, Primalists, Naturalists; what is this world coming to?"
|Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you,  "Warriors can no longer fight for themselves?"
|Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you,  "I'd rather summon Pancake Golems."
|Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you,  "Nothing goes better with a good stout than a stack of pancakes."
|Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you,  "That's a hint since clearly you aren't good at figuring those out."

|Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you,  "I figured it couldn't be a good thing when those Virindi Dreamweavers started showing up around here."
|Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you,  "At least they seemed to just be going after their own kind at first."
|Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you,  "But I've heard rumors of some strange experiments that just aren't right at all."
|Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you,  "Another day, another problem. That's the world of Auberean."

'''Ansar El-Kerdany'''

|Ansar El-Kerdany tells you, "Greetings, Adventurer! We are looking for adventurers willing to explore the Temple of Hizk Ri."
|Ansar El-Kerdany tells you, "Watch your step in that dangerous place. There are stories of a Sarcophagus deep within that contains age old treasure."
|Ansar El-Kerdany tells you, "Find out if these stories are true and I shall reward you upon your return."

'''Esmond Fielding'''

|Esmond Fielding tells you, "Greetings, Adventurer! The Explorer Society has decided it would help direct attention to citizens in need of help."
|Esmond Fielding tells you, "This month the people of Zaikhal have asked for aid in dealing with the Viamontian Knight threat on their borders."
|Esmond Fielding tells you, "Enter one of the towers and bring back proof that their leader has been defeated. Do this and I shall reward you."
|Esmond Fielding tells you, "You pushed over the Copper Legion Castellan. Your name will surely be talked about long after the other Knights have destroyed Zaikhal. Take this reward."
|Esmond Fielding tells you, "You struck down the Silver Legion Castellan. I fear Zaikhal is not yet safe, but here is your reward anyway."
|Esmond Fielding tells you, "You managed to defeat the Gold Legion Castellan, well done. Enjoy this reward."
| Esmond Fielding tells you, "You defeated the Platinum Legion Castellan? You are a powerful warrior indeed. Enjoy this reward."

'''Niccolo De Luca'''

|Niccolo De Luca tells you, "Greetings, Adventurer! The Explorer Society has decided it would help direct attention to citizens in need of help."
|Niccolo De Luca tells you, "This month we have decided that there may be powerful artifacts deep within the Vestibules."
|Niccolo De Luca tells you, "Explore any of the three Vestibules, collect whatever you find, and I'll reward you."
|Niccolo De Luca tells you, "You survived the Fenmalain Vestibule? Not too surprising, it is a fairly tame place. Here is your reward."
|Niccolo De Luca tells you, "You survived the Caulnalain Vestibule? I explored that place once in my younger days. Here is your reward."

'''Rand, Game Hunter'''

|Rand, Game Hunter tells you, "As a game hunter I've tagged a variety of creatures to test your skills. Kill these creatures to test your skills and prove your abilities and I'll make it worth your while."
|Rand, Game Hunter tells you, "This month I've tagged Coral Golems as the moderate difficulty prey."
|Rand, Game Hunter tells you, "This month I've tagged Swarm Mutilators as the medium difficulty prey.""
|Rand, Game Hunter tells you, "Armoredillos in the Valley of Death and Withered Atoll"
|Rand, Game Hunter tells you, "This month I've tagged Dark Isle Golems as one of the most difficult prey."
|Rand, Game Hunter tells you, "This month I've tagged Violator and Burrowing Grievvers as the other prey of highest difficulty."
}}

== Related Articles ==
* [[Announcements - 2013/03 - Disturbance in the Desert#Release Notes|Release Notes]]
* [[ Announcements - 2013/03 - Disturbance in the Desert#Teaser|Teaser]]
* [[Announcements - 2013/03 - Disturbance in the Desert#Release Fiction|Release Fiction]]

== Media ==
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File:Teaser 20130301.jpg|1 - Theyre Back.
File:Teaser 20130302.jpg|2 - A Storm is Brewing.
File:Teaser 20130303.jpg|3 - Does This Crown Make My Head Look Fat.
File:Teaser 20130304.jpg|4 - Not a Good Sign.
File:Disturbance in the Desert Splash Screen.jpg
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