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August 2012 - Announcements Page

• Patch Date: 14 August 2012
• Patch Size: 8,598K (Client: 4,640K)
• Hotfix Date: 8am-11am Est, Wednesday 15 August 2012
• Hotfix Size: 562K (Client 4,640K)

Weather Effects

• The weather effects have returned to Asheron’s Call. Players will be able to toggle these on and off just as before.

Luminance Sharing

• Luminance can now be shared in Fellowships. It's controlled under the same UI panel as Xp, the share range for Luminance is drastically shorter than the range for shared Xp.

Stipends

• Stipends were added as an Alternate Currency. There are Stipends and Society Stipends both of which can be obtained weekly.

New Quests

• Hoshino Fortress Infiltration
• Ninja Academy
• Golem Samurai Kill Task
• Spectral Archer Kill Task
• Spectral Claw Kill Task
• Spectral Bushi Kill Task
• Spectral Mage Kill Task
• Spectral Minion Kill Task
• Spectral Nanjou Shou-jen Kill Task
• Spectral Samurai Kill Task
• Devourer Margul Kill Task
• Grievver Shredder Kill Task
• Shadow Flyer Kill Task
• Shadow Kill Task
• Void Lord Kill Task

Updated Quests

• Exploration Society Letters
  • Letters now dropped by higher level creatures.
  • Former starter town stamp quests updated.
  • Stamped letter rewards all updated.
  • Stamps are now reusable.
  • Holtburg, Shoushi and Yaraq stamps removed.
• The way in which some quest weapon are created has been updated. In order to get these new versions, players will need to run the quests for these specific weapons again.
  • Atlan Weapons
  • Isparian Weapons
  • Shimmering Weapons
  • Shadowfire Weapons
• Weeping Weapons - The way in which Weeping Weapons are created has been updated.
• Lady Aerfalle Quest - The uber version of the quest now has an Enhanced Black Fire Atlan Stone in the rewards chest at the end. Also the Behemoth of Tenkarrdun now drops multiple Boulders to make a Black Fire Atlan Stone, which is now used to upgrade existing Atlans rather than create a new weapon.
• Olthoi Chasm Quest - An exit portal has been added at the end of the Olthoi Chasm dungeon.
• Halt Dericost Ritual Quest - The Halt Dericost Ritual quest now only requires players to run the Dericost Ritual Investigation quest once to repeat.
• Castle of Lord Mhoire Quest - Each Mhoire Castle tower (NW, SW, SE) now has their respective gargoyle generate a portal back to the Northeast tower.
• Oubliette Quest - An update was made to the way the Oubliette Quest resets to address possible ways to get stuck with extra long reset timers.
• Sealing Away the Book of Eibhil - The Sealing Away the Book of Eibhil quest was fixed so that players who are missing the Book of Eibhil Page can get a new one.
• Slave Master Quest - The Neftet Sand Temple quests' reset timer, as well as its rewards, have been doubled to 2 Braced Mana Forge Keys, 30,000 Luminance and 480,000,000 xp.
• Unleash the Gearknights - The Unleash the Gearknights quest has had 12,000 Luminance added.
• Apostate Finale - The Apostate Finale has had 35,000 Luminance added.
• Death's Allure - The Death's Allure quest has had its reward structure updated.
• Radiant Mana Infusion Quest - The pickup timer for Radiant Mana Infusion's was lowered to 2 weeks.
• Aerbax's Citadel - The Aerbax's Citadel quest was updated and should now cycle through the armor rewards correctly.
• Mhoire Lieutenant (Geraine's Hosts) - The Mhoire Lieutenant's timer was adjusted and he now persists in the world longer and is not as stingy at giving out titles.
• Ritual of the Blight - Adjustments were made to address the slow spawn generation of the Ritual of the Blight Moarsman dungeons.
• Monthly Explorer Society Quests
  • 27 days: The Caliginous Bethel (do not do cathedral portion prior to talking to Ansar at the end of the quest)
  • 13 days: Disturbance in the Ley Lines
  • 6 days: Frozen Fury

New NPCs

• Darviss
• Royal Tent NPCs
  • Aun Kirtal
  • Corporal Irashi
  • Freed Temple Exarch
  • Griffon
  • Hanamoto Aki'ko
  • Lieutenant Aurin
  • Lieutenant Takamaki
  • Lord Eorlinde
  • Mareeno Donn
  • Sergeant Trebuus
• Stipend NPCs
  • Monroe
  • Marid
  • Master Rhan - Radiant Blood
  • Master Mhoire - Eldrytch Web
  • Master Tarkor'in - Celestial Hand

Updated NPCs

• Bhravarn ibn Salizim from the Runed Weapons quests.
• Mhoire Lieutenant from the Geraine's Hosts quest.

• Tou-Tou Kill Task NPCs at 30.3S, 94.8E|
  • Royal Guard - Grievver Shredder Hunter Kill Task - 30.3S, 94.8E
  • Umbral Guard - Devourer Margul Kill Task - 30.3S, 94.8E
  • Umbral Guard - Shadow Flyer Kill Task - 30.3S, 94.8E
  • Royal Guard - Shadow Kill Task - 30.2S, 94.8E
  • Royal Guard - Void Lord Kill Task - 30.3S, 94.8E

New Locations

• Nanjou Shou-jen Academy
• Falatacot Temple
• Hoshino's Fortress
• Hoshino Tower
• Royal Tent
• Venerable Mausoleum - inside Hoshino's Fortress

Updated Locations

• Serac Vault - Has Undead Captains, Dark Masters and Great Revenants
• Incunabula Vault - Has Olthoi Swarm Soldiers
• Amperehelion Vault - Has Amethyst Gromnies and Scathisas
• Jahannan Vault - Has Enku Zefirs and Direland Rats
• Artifex Vault - Has Tumerok Champions and Tumerok High Priests
• Minor Atlan Stones - Guarded by Lvl 80 elementals, Frosts, Embers, Voltarcs, and Apozims

New Items

Armor

Amateur Explorer Helm Amateur Explorer Breastplate Amateur Explorer Girth Amateur Explorer Pauldrons Amateur Explorer Vambraces Amateur Explorer Tassets Amateur Explorer Greaves Amateur Explorer Gauntlets Amateur Explorer Boots Amateur Explorer Shield Seasoned Explorer Helm Seasoned Explorer Breastplate Seasoned Explorer Girth Seasoned Explorer Pauldrons Seasoned Explorer Vambraces Seasoned Explorer Tassets Seasoned Explorer Greaves Seasoned Explorer Gauntlets Seasoned Explorer Boots Seasoned Explorer Shield O-Yoroi Helm O-Yoroi Coat O-Yoroi Gauntlets O-Yoroi Leggings O-Yoroi Sandals Reinforced Shou-jen Shozoku Mask Reinforced Shou-jen Shozoku Jacket Reinforced Shou-jen Shozoku Gauntlets Reinforced Shou-jen Shozoku Trousers Reinforced Shou-jen Jika Tabi

Cast Items

Amateur Explorer Axe Cast Amateur Explorer Dagger Cast Amateur Explorer Mace Cast Seasoned Explorer Axe Cast Seasoned Explorer Dagger Cast Seasoned Explorer Mace Cast Amateur Explorer Spear Cast Amateur Explorer Staff Cast Amateur Explorer Sword Cast Seasoned Explorer Spear Cast Seasoned Explorer Staff Cast Seasoned Explorer Sword Cast Amateur Explorer Unarmed Cast Seasoned Explorer Unarmed Cast Weeping Atlatl Cast Weeping Axe Cast Weeping Bow Cast Weeping Claw Cast Weeping Crossbow Cast Weeping Dagger Cast Weeping Mace Cast Weeping Spear Cast Weeping Staff Cast Weeping Sword Cast Weeping Two Handed Spear Cast Weeping Wand Cast

Clothing

Amateur Explorer Shirt Amateur Explorer Pants Seasoned Explorer Shirt Seasoned Explorer Pants

Contained Items

Boxed Augmentation Gem Box of Ten Promissory Notes

Currency Items

Stipend

Exchange Items

Attribute Reset Certificate Skill Reset Certificate Mastery Reset Certificate Item Spells Certificate Life Spells Certificate Creature Spells Certificate Combat Spells Certificate Luminance Certificate Experience Certificate Society Gem of Lesser Luminance

Glyph Items

Finesse Weapons Glyph Heavy Weapons Glyph Light Weapons Glyph Magic Glyph Missile Weapons Glyph Two Handed Weapons Glyph

Jewelry

Amateur Explorer Necklace Of Focus Amateur Explorer Bracelet Of Coordination Amateur Explorer Bracelet Of Strength Amateur Explorer Ring Of Quickness Amateur Explorer Ring Of Endurance Seasoned Explorer Necklace Of Focus Seasoned Explorer Bracelet Of Coordination Seasoned Explorer Bracelet Of Strength Seasoned Explorer Ring Of Quickness Seasoned Explorer Ring Of Endurance

Keys

Broken Key (Upper) Broken Key (Middle) Broken Key (Lower) Main Gate Key Middle Gate Key Final Gate Key Emerald Door Key Sapphire Door Key Ruby Door Key

Misc Items

Explorer Finesse Weapons Gem Explorer Heavy Weapons Gem Explorer Light Weapons Gem

Objects

Statue (Nanjou Shou-jen Academy)

Quest Items

Broken Lever Ancient Arm Bone Ancient Skull Shaped Arm Bone Ancient Skull and Bone Ancient Skull and Bones Broken Lever (Lower) Broken Lever (Middle) Broken Lever (Upper) Broken Lever (Lower and Middle) Lever Handle First Lieutenant's Insignia. Spectral Nanjou Master's Sword

Upgrade Items

Enhanced Black Fire Atlan Stone

Isparian Weapons

Isparian Crossbow Enhanced Chilling Isparian Crossbow Enhanced Coruscating Isparian Crossbow Enhanced Dissolving Isparian Crossbow Enhanced Flaming Isparian Crossbow Enhanced Shimmering Isparian Crossbow

Amateur Explorer Weapons

Amateur Explorer Silifi Amateur Explorer Dirk Amateur Explorer Morning Star Amateur Explorer Stick Amateur Explorer Trident Amateur Explorer Ken Amateur Explorer Nekode Amateur Explorer Hand Axe Amateur Explorer Hand Axe Amateur Explorer Khanjar Amateur Explorer Spiked Club Amateur Explorer Quarter Staff Amateur Explorer Yari Amateur Explorer Shamshir Amateur Explorer Katar Amateur Explorer Tungi Amateur Explorer Knife Amateur Explorer Board with Nail Amateur Explorer Bastone Amateur Explorer Budiaq Amateur Explorer Simi Amateur Explorer Claw Amateur Explorer Compound Bow Amateur Explorer Arbalest Amateur Explorer Slingshot Amateur Explorer Baton Amateur Explorer Nether Staff Amateur Explorer Greataxe

Seasoned Explorer Weapons

Seasoned Explorer Silifi Seasoned Explorer Dirk Seasoned Explorer Morning Star Seasoned Explorer Stick Seasoned Explorer Trident Seasoned Explorer Ken Seasoned Explorer Nekode Seasoned Explorer Hand Axe Seasoned Explorer Hand Axe Seasoned Explorer Khanjar Seasoned Explorer Spiked Club Seasoned Explorer Quarter Staff Seasoned Explorer Yari Seasoned Explorer Shamshir Seasoned Explorer Katar Seasoned Explorer Tungi Seasoned Explorer Knife Seasoned Explorer Board with Nail Seasoned Explorer Bastone Seasoned Explorer Budiaq Seasoned Explorer Simi Seasoned Explorer Claw Seasoned Explorer Compound Bow Seasoned Explorer Arbalest Seasoned Explorer Slingshot Seasoned Explorer Baton Seasoned Explorer Nether Staff Seasoned Explorer Greataxe

Atlan Two Handed Sword

Atlan Two Handed Sword Major Smoldering Atlan Two Handed Sword Major Shivering Atlan Two Handed Sword Major Sparking Atlan Two Handed Sword Major Stinging Atlan Two Handed Sword Minor Smoldering Atlan Two Handed Sword Minor Shivering Atlan Two Handed Sword Minor Sparking Atlan Two Handed Sword Minor Stinging Atlan Two Handed Sword Blackfire Smoldering Atlan Two Handed Sword Blackfire Shivering Atlan Two Handed Sword Blackfire Sparking Atlan Two Handed Sword Blackfire Stinging Atlan Two Handed Sword Enhanced Smoldering Atlan Two Handed Sword Enhanced Shivering Atlan Two Handed Sword Enhanced Sparking Atlan Two Handed Sword Enhanced Stinging Atlan Two Handed Sword

Atlan Wand

Atlan Wand Major Smoldering Atlan Wand Major Shivering Atlan Wand Major Sparking Atlan Wand Major Stinging Atlan Wand Minor Smoldering Atlan Wand Minor Shivering Atlan Wand Minor Sparking Atlan Wand Minor Stinging Atlan Wand Blackfire Smoldering Atlan Wand Blackfire Shivering Atlan Wand Blackfire Sparking Atlan Wand Blackfire Stinging Atlan Wand Enhanced Smoldering Atlan Wand Enhanced Shivering Atlan Wand Enhanced Sparking Atlan Wand Enhanced Stinging Atlan Wand

Atlan Bow

Atlan Bow Major Smoldering Atlan Bow Major Shivering Atlan Bow Major Sparking Atlan Bow Major Stinging Atlan Bow Minor Smoldering Atlan Bow Minor Shivering Atlan Bow Minor Sparking Atlan Bow Minor Stinging Atlan Bow Minor Stinging Atlan Bow Blackfire Smoldering Atlan Bow Blackfire Shivering Atlan Bow Blackfire Sparking Atlan Bow Blackfire Stinging Atlan Bow Enhanced Smoldering Atlan Bow Enhanced Shivering Atlan Bow Enhanced Sparking Atlan Bow Enhanced Stinging Atlan Bow

Atlan Sword

Atlan Sword Major Smoldering Atlan Sword Major Shivering Atlan Sword Major Sparking Atlan Sword Major Stinging Atlan Sword Minor Smoldering Atlan Sword Minor Shivering Atlan Sword Minor Sparking Atlan Sword Minor Stinging Atlan Sword Blackfire Smoldering Atlan Sword Blackfire Shivering Atlan Sword Blackfire Sparking Atlan Sword Blackfire Stinging Atlan Sword Enhanced Smoldering Atlan Sword Enhanced Shivering Atlan Sword Enhanced Sparking Atlan Sword Enhanced Stinging Atlan Sword

Atlan Mace

Atlan Mace Major Smoldering Atlan Mace Major Shivering Atlan Mace Major Sparking Atlan Mace Major Stinging Atlan Mace Minor Smoldering Atlan Mace Minor Shivering Atlan Mace Minor Sparking Atlan Mace Minor Stinging Atlan Mace Blackfire Smoldering Atlan Mace Blackfire Shivering Atlan Mace Blackfire Sparking Atlan Mace Blackfire Stinging Atlan Mace Enhanced Smoldering Atlan Mace Enhanced Shivering Atlan Mace Enhanced Sparking Atlan Mace Enhanced Stinging Atlan Mace

Atlan Axe

Atlan Axe Major Smoldering Atlan Axe Major Shivering Atlan Axe Major Sparking Atlan Axe Major Stinging Atlan Axe Minor Smoldering Atlan Axe Minor Shivering Atlan Axe Minor Sparking Atlan Axe Minor Stinging Atlan Axe Blackfire Smoldering Atlan Axe Blackfire Shivering Atlan Axe Blackfire Sparking Atlan Axe Blackfire Stinging Atlan Axe Enhanced Smoldering Atlan Axe Enhanced Shivering Atlan Axe Enhanced Sparking Atlan Axe Enhanced Stinging Atlan Axe

Text Items

A Book of Quests for Young Explorers Pragmatic Guide to Atlan Weapons

Updated Items

• Isparian Arms (Text) - Notes section removed to reflect changes made to the weapons.
• Core Plating Integrator - Now works again on Ancient Armored Vestments & misc odd shirts.
• Core Plating Deintegrator - Now works again on Ancient Armored Vestments & misc odd shirts.
• Royal Runed Bastone - Max dmg adjusted to fit Heavy weapon scale.
• Focusing Stone - Can now be retained and de-retained using leather & sandstone salvage.
• Darker Heart - Can now be retained and de-retained using leather & sandstone salvage.

New Titles

• Vanquisher of the Titan
• Derethian Newbie
• Novice Wanderer
• Notable Citizen
• Adept Adventurer
• Intrepid Explorer
• Supreme Soldier
• Epic Warrior
• Paragon of New Aluvia
• An Auberean Legend
• Heretic
• Captain

New Creatures

Golem

• Bronze Golem Samurai
• Clay Golem Samurai
• Iron Golem SamuraiBronze Golem Samurai/Clay Golem Samurai/Iron Golem Samurai/

Ghost

• Bushi Gatekeeper
• Claw Master Gatekeeper
• Crypt Eidolon
• Departed Spirit
• Exarch Nanjou Shou-jen
• First Lieutenant
• Ronin Ginmura
• Ronin Hirachi
• Ronin Shimakawa
• Samurai Gatekeeper
• Samurai Titan
• Spectral Archer
• Spectral Bloodmage
• Spectral Bushi
• Spectral Claw Adept
• Spectral Claw Master
• Spectral Emerald Assassin
• Spectral Emerald Blade
• Spectral Emerald Claw
• Spectral Emerald Gatekeeper
• Spectral Minion
• Spectral Nanjou Shou-jen
• Spectral Nanjou Master
• Spectral Ruby Assassin
• Spectral Ruby Gatekeeper
• Spectral Ruby Nanjou Shou-jen
• Spectral Samurai
• Spectral Sapphire Assassin
• Spectral Sapphire Blade
• Spectral Sapphire Claw
• Spectral Sapphire Gatekeeper
• Spectral Voidmage
• Vicar Archer
• Vicar Blade Master
• Vicar MinionBushi Gatekeeper/Claw Master Gatekeeper/Crypt Eidolon/Departed Spirit/Exarch Nanjou Shou-jen/First Lieutenant/Ronin Ginmura/Ronin Hirachi/Ronin Shimakawa/Samurai Gatekeeper/Samurai Titan/Spectral Archer/Spectral Bloodmage/Spectral Bushi/Spectral Claw Adept/Spectral Claw Master/Spectral Emerald Assassin/Spectral Emerald Blade/Spectral Emerald Claw/Spectral Emerald Gatekeeper/Spectral Minion/Spectral Nanjou Shou-jen/Spectral Nanjou Master/Spectral Ruby Assassin/Spectral Ruby Gatekeeper/Spectral Ruby Nanjou Shou-jen/Spectral Samurai/Spectral Sapphire Assassin/Spectral Sapphire Blade/Spectral Sapphire Claw/Spectral Sapphire Gatekeeper/Spectral Voidmage/Vicar Archer/Vicar Blade Master/Vicar Minion/

Olthoi Larvae

• Giant MaggotGiant Maggot/

Rat

• Carrion Rat
• Large Carrion RatCarrion Rat/Large Carrion Rat/

Swarm

• Carcass Swarm
• Putrid SwarmCarcass Swarm/Putrid Swarm/

Undead

• Decayed Wight
• Rotting Mu-miyahDecayed Wight/Rotting Mu-miyah/

New Dialog

Town Crier

Free Rumors

Town Crier tells you, "I swear I just saw a Lugian run by wearing a bright purple set of Nanjou Shou-jen clothes..."

Town Crier tells you, "Maybe I need to go lie down for a bit."

Town Crier tells you, "I've heard rumors of some sort of undead assassin testing people. I wonder what that's all about?"

Town Crier tells you, "News! Hoshino Kei has raised an army of spectral undead in the north of Osteth!"

Pyreal Rumors

Town Crier tells you, "Hoshino Kei has raised a large fortress to the Northwest of Osteth, near the Beach Fort. Travellers in the area are advised to use caution."

Town Crier tells you, "Reports are coming in about a strange spectral undead in the town beneath Hoshino Kei's fortress that is testing adventurers instead of trying to kill them."

Town Crier tells you, "A contingent of soldiers has been stationed outside the newly raised fortress in northwest Osteth, and is seeking help with a number of tasks."

Ulgrim the Unpleasant

Free Rumors

Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "Those new stipends? Yeah I've heard of them. Guess people don't have to do real work to earn anything these days."

Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "I meant to say, what a nice thing Monroe is doing."

Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "Apparently Isin Dule really wants those shadows out of Tou-Tou"

Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "His forces are handing out bounties for killing them off."

Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "I'd be careful if you head up to the Northwest coast. Some strange things are going on there."

Stout Rumors

Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "Yeah, I've seen some of that new Samurai armor people are wearing,"

Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "I don't see the big deal. I'd rather have a robe any day."

Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "I like the room to breathe, if you know what I mean"

Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "I've overhead some other heavy drinkers talking about some ninjas."

Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "Sounds like one of the academies has aligned with Hoshino and is training very powerful forces for her army."

Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "Hoshino has got herself a full on fortress and an army with which to control it."

Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "That's all we need is another army on this small island."

Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "Where is it? Up around 79N 41W, across from the Halaetan Islands, but I wouldn't suggest going there."

Ansar El-Kerdany

Ansar El-Kerdany tells you, "Greetings Adventurer! We believe that Aurten Rhell of Bluespire could use some assistance."

Ansar El-Kerdany tells you, "Investigate the strange occurances in the plateau nearby and return any evidence you find to Aurten."

Ansar El-Kerdany tells you, "You found plenty of evidence for Aurten, it is a shame he refuses to believe the truth. Here is your reward."

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 we have heard rumors that both the Radiant Blood and the Celestial Hand are after Rytheran's Mnemosyne."

Esmond Fielding tells you, "Help whichever you want, for we do not pick sides. Do this and I shall reward you."

Esmond Fielding tells you, "You retrieved Rytheran's Mnemosyne? Most impressive, that must be rewarded. And do not worry, I care not which side you chose. The Celestial Hand are a fine group."

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 Mage Syltyn Rillon could use help in obtaining a Virindi Signet."

Niccolo De Luca tells you, "Enter the Virindi Complex in the north and battle your way through. Once this is completed, I shall reward you."

Niccolo De Luca tells you, "You retrieved a Virindi Signet. Hopefully Syltyn unlocked the secret of the Frozen Fury for you. Here is another reward as well."

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 Great Skeletons as the moderate difficulty prey."

Rand, Game Hunter tells you, "This month I've tagged Cursed and Relic Bones as the medium difficulty prey"

Rand, Game Hunter tells you, "This month I've tagged Tormenters and Archfiends as the high difficulty prey."

Rand, Game Hunter tells you, "This month I've tagged Dark Isle Ruschk as one of the most difficult prey."

Rand, Game Hunter tells you, "This month I've tagged Naughty and Wicked Skeletons as the other prey of highest difficulty."

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