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'''May 2008''' - [[Announcements - 2008/05 - Introductions|Announcements Page]]
'''May 2008''' - [[Announcements - 2008/05 - Introductions|Announcements Page]]
== Turbine Announcements ==
=== Teaser Images ===
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=== Teaser ===
== Game Changes ==
{{Patch Announcements Links
* Items with Cooldown timers now have a visible countdown on their icon. This should allow players to more easily tell when an item is ready to be used again.
| Current = http://ac.turbine.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=345-introductions-may&catid=74-2008&Itemid=68
* Locked fellowships will now transfer leadership to the next in line when the leader drops so that the leader can be re-invited. There will only be a 15 minute window in which this option is viable. So if after 15 minutes, the leader has not returned, they will not be able to be re-invited to the fellowship. This fix also resolves the issue of players not being able to rejoin a fellowship after being dropped more than once.
| Original = http://ac.turbine.com/?page_id=579
* Players awareded compensation for recent server downtime. Speak to one of the [[Royal Guard (2008 Compensation)|Royal Guard]]s to be given a [[Writ of Apology]] (one per character), which can then be exchanged at the [[Royal Quartermaster]].
| Archive = Announcements - 2008/05 - Introductions#Teaser
{{Magic|You are eligible for a compensation item in return for our 2008 server problems. Please visit a Royal Guard in Holtburg, Yaraq, Shoushi, or Samsur for further instructions on how to claim your compensation.}}
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=== Rollout ===
== New Quests ==
{{Patch Announcements Links
* [[Investigate the Factions]]
| Current = http://ac.turbine.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=346-rollout-article-may&catid=74-2008&Itemid=68
* [[Jester's Lost Marbles]]
| Original = http://ac.turbine.com/?page_id=582
* [[Moarsmen on the Shores]]
| Archive = Announcements - 2008/05 - Introductions#Rollout Article
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=== Release Notes ===
== New Events ==
{{Patch Announcements Links
* [[2008 Live Events]] (May 20th - Crystal Creator)
| Current = http://ac.turbine.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=344-release-notes-may&catid=74-2008&Itemid=68
| Original = http://ac.turbine.com/?page_id=580
| Archive = Announcements - 2008/05 - Introductions#Release Notes
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== Discoveries ==
== Updated Quests ==
=== [[Town Crier]] Rumors ===
* [[Clutch of Kings]] - title tokens removed and xp reward updated. New Exp reward: ??
'''Viamontian Town Criers'''
* [[Invoker Quest]] - xp reward updated from 4 million to 30% PXP up to lvl 100 (28 million).


<font color=darkgoldenrod>Town Crier tells you, "We have received reports that there are new secret societies being formed.  What can they be up to?"<br><br>
Exchange token removed and title now awarded directly for the following quests:
Town Crier tells you, "The Fool capering around the Graveyard in the Direlands has been spotted summoning a portal to some armory. This bears investigation."<br><br>
* [[The Deep (Vissidal)]]
Town Crier tells you, "We have heard that some of the mainlanders that offered rewards for others to do their work for them have become more generous with their payoffs."<br><br>
* [[Mucky Moarsman Kill Task]]
Town Crier tells you, "The Bloodless queen wishes to bestow gifts of apology upon her people.  You might as well visit Holtburg, Shoushi, Yaraq, or Samsur in order to take advantage of this - the more taken from her, the weaker she will be, right?"<br><br>
* [[Benek Niffis Kill Task]]
Town Crier tells you, "Our spies report that three scouts representing, perhaps, competing organizations have taken up stations around that Empyrean Graveyard in the Direlands."<br><br>
* [[Shallows Gorger Kill Task]]
Town Crier tells you, "There are fish creatures raiding our shores!  King Varicci commands that they be turned back!"<br><br>
* [[Remoran Sea Raptor Kill Task]]


== New NPCs ==
* [[Candrus Steady-Hand]] - 65.8S 45.3W just west of [[Graveyard]]
* [[Francisco the Hunter]] - 90.7N, 43.0W in [[Eastwatch]]
* [[Guard Al'Zira]] -  in [[Beach Fort]]
* [[Guard Bey]] - 59.8S 88.2W in [[Ayan Baqur]]
* [[Guard Liaza]] - 40.8N 83.0W in [[Redspire]]
* [[Guard Taizo]] - 28.0S 95.5E in [[Tou-Tou]]
* [[Jawaq ibn Janath]] - 65.3S 42.3W east of [[Graveyard]]
* [[Joku Shunja]] - 60.1S 88.0W in [[Ayan Baqur]]
* [[Jondor Torgren]] - 13.6N 0.7E in [[Zaikhal]]
* [[Kousu Temo]] - 64.2S 44.0W north of [[Graveyard]]
* [[Marcus Danby]] - 23.4N 28.8W in [[Danby's Outpost]]
* [[Qurakh al-Taal]] - 59.9S 87.9W in [[Ayan Baqur]]
* [[Royal Guard (2008 Compensation)|Royal Guard]]s - 42.1N 33.7E in [[Holtburg]]; 2.8S 19.5E in [[Samsur]]; 33.8S 72.5E in [[Shoushi]]; 21.6S 1.4W in [[Yaraq]] (among other locations) - Give [[Writ of Apology]] and rewards for orders from [[Royal Quartermaster]].
* [[Royal Quartermaster]] - 2.8S 19.6E in [[Samsur]]
* [[Vierana du Canamorra]] - 60.0S 87.8W in [[Ayan Baqur]]


<font color=green>You Give Town Crier Pyreal.</font><br>
== Updated NPCs ==
Town Crier tells you, "We have received reports that the Tumerok known as Aun Aulakhe has decided to be more generous with the quest rewards he offers.  It may behoove you to investigate."<br><br>
* [[Hurnmel the Smith]] - New location and new items.
<font color=green>You Give Town Crier Pyreal.</font><br>
Town Crier tells you, "Our agents report that there is an Arcanum archivist named Jondor Torgren in Zaikhal may know something about those three scouts that have set up camps around the Empyrean Graveyard.  If these scouts represent new powers in the realm, then certainly they must be investigated.  Go see what this archivist is about."<br><br>
<font color=green>You Give Town Crier Pyreal.</font><br>
Town Crier tells you, "There are two Viamontian outposts afflicted by the Tainted Moarsmen.  There are loyal servants in each location waiting to give you more information."<br><br>
<font color=green>You Give Town Crier Pyreal.</font><br>
Town Crier tells you, "We have reports that new secret societies have arisen, in response to the threat, or opportunity, posed by these ley line disturbances.  It does not seem that they are recruiting new members... yet."<br><br>
<font color=green>You Give Town Crier Pyreal.</font><br>
Town Crier tells you, "We have heard that the Bloodless royal guards that offer bounties on the Burun Kings have made their rewards more substantial.  While we discourage assistance of the Bloodless queen's minions, even if we are officially at peace, you may wish to seek them out."<br><br>
<font color=green>You Give Town Crier Pyreal.</font><br>
Town Crier tells you, "The Jester is looking for something. Perhaps now is a good time to persuade him to support King Varicci alone. See what he requires and extol the glory of our people."<br><br></font>


'''Mainland Town Criers'''
== New Locations ==
* [[Ayan Baqur Moarsman Fort]]
* [[Beach Fort Moarsman Fort]]
* [[Blight Rat Bunker]]
* [[Blight Revenant Pit]]
* [[Congregation of Blight Spirits]]
* [[Danby's Outpost Moarsman Fort]]
* [[Eastwatch Moarsman Fort]]
* [[Mhoire Armory]]
* [[Redspire Moarsman Fort]]
* [[Tou-Tou Moarsman Fort]]


<font color=darkgoldenrod>Town Crier tells you, "Trustworthy sources claim that the Jester has been investigating buried structures in the Graveyard."<br><br>
== New Items ==
Town Crier tells you, "News! Some of the citizens of Dereth who offered rewards for adventurers to help them with quests have made their rewards more generous."<br><br>
{{Item Table|Caption=[[Chests]]
Town Crier tells you, "Rumors report that three scouts with mysterious allegiances have established separate camps at the periphery of the Empyrean Graveyard. No word yet on why they are there."<br><br>
  | Blight Rat Chest
Town Crier tells you, "Rumors say that new secret societies have formed in Dereth."<br><br>
  | Coral Encrusted Chest
Town Crier tells you, "Queen Elysa has decreed that those affected by the instability of the world should be compensated from her coffers! Speak to a Royal Guard in Holtburg, Yaraq, Shoushi, or Samsur for more information."<br><br>
  | Forge Vault
Town Crier tells you, "Monsters!  Monsters have started to emerge from the depths! Asheron save us all!"<br><br>
}}


{{Item Table|Caption=[[Currency Items]]
| Spectral Ingot
| Writ of Apology
}}


<font color=green>You Give Town Crier Pyreal.</font><br>
{{Item Table|Caption=[[Exchange Items]]
Town Crier tells you, "There are four outposts which Queen Elysa considers under her control which have reported problems with the Tainted Moarsmen. In each location, someone has been given the responsibility of studying the new Moarsmen."<br><br>
  | Aerbax Pack Doll Orders
<font color=green>You Give Town Crier Pyreal.</font><br>
| Experience Orders
Town Crier tells you, "Word is that the guards who offer bounties on the Burun Kings have changed the rewards they offer. They are now prepared to be more generous."<br><br>
| Aluvian Casino Key Orders
<font color=green>You Give Town Crier Pyreal.</font><br>
| Gharu'ndim Casino Key Orders
Town Crier tells you, "We have word that three scouts have shown up around the fringes of the Empyrean Graveyard. The Arcanum archivist Jondor Torgren of Zaikhal might know more."<br><br>
| Sho Casino Key Orders
<font color=green>You Give Town Crier Pyreal.</font><br>
| Foolproof Aquamarine Orders
Town Crier tells you, "The Jester has asked for help retrieving a lost item in the Empyrean Graveyard."<br><br>
| Foolproof Black Garnet Orders
<font color=green>You Give Town Crier Pyreal.</font><br>
| Foolproof Black Opal Orders
Town Crier tells you, "We also hear that Aun Aulakhe has decided to offer more generous rewards for the quest he seeks assistance with."<br><br>
| Foolproof Emerald Orders
<font color=green>You Give Town Crier Pyreal.</font><br>
| Foolproof Fire Opal Orders
Town Crier tells you, "Rumors say that new secret societies have formed, maybe because of all the things going on with ley lines. However, it does not appear that they are accepting new members... yet."<br><br></font>
  | Foolproof Imperial Topaz Orders
| Foolproof Jet Orders
  | Foolproof Red Garnet Orders
| Foolproof Sunstone Orders
| Foolproof White Sapphire Orders
| Foolproof Peridot Orders
| Foolproof Yellow Topaz Orders
| Foolproof Zircon Orders
| Enhanced Health Elixir Orders
  | Enhanced Mana Elixir Orders
}}


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{{Item Table|Caption=[[Housing Items]]
| Pack Aerbax
}}


=== [[Ulgrim]] Rumors ===
{{Item Table|Caption=[[Keys]]
| Blight Rat Key
| Grimy Sea Invasion Key
| Desolation Sea Invasion Key
| Putrid Sea Invasion Key
| Disgusting Sea Invasion Key
| Rank Sea Invasion Key
| Pallid Sea Invasion Key
| East Armory Key
| North Armory Key
| West Armory Key
| South Armory Key
| Forge Vault Key
}}


<font color=darkgoldenrod>Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "I was going to offer you a reward, like Queen Elysa's done. Then I realized I can't be as generous as she is because I'm dirt poor and I have to beg even for life's necessities, like frosty pints of stout."<br></font>
{{Item Table|Caption=[[Keyrings]]
| Monty's Golden Keyring
  | Arshid's Golden Keyring
| Gan-Zo's Golden Keyring
}}


<font color=darkgoldenrod>Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "If you ask me, it's a day late and a pyreal short for those Royal Guards to change the bounties they were offering on the Burun Kings.  Weren't these problems taken care of years ago?  I mean, how silly is it, to think that people can just keep going back and killing the same poor dumb frog over and over again?  Oh, wait, never mind."<br></font>
{{Item Table|Caption=[[Objects]]
| Jester's Marker (Object)
}}


<font color=darkgoldenrod>Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "Oh yes, secret societies abound in Ispar. I myself am a proud member of the Order of the Full, Frosty Mug of Stout. That's a hint, kid.  Bring me some stout and I'll show you our secret handshake."<br></font>
{{Item Table|Caption=[[Potions]]
  | Enhanced Health Elixir
  | Enhanced Mana Elixir
}}


<font color=darkgoldenrod>Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "More monsters rising up out of the sea? Now they're all over the place! I know they're looking for me. Darned sea monsters, they're always after me lucky stout!"<br></font>
{{Item Table|Caption=[[Quest Items]]
  | Jester's Marbles
  | Jester's Marker (Quest Item)
| Huge Tainted Egg
| Extra Large Tainted Egg
| Large Tainted Egg
| Medium Tainted Egg
| Small Tainted Egg
| Tiny Tainted Egg
| Scepter of Menilesh
  | Blight Lictor's Head
}}


<font color=darkgoldenrod>Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "Why did someone release that crazy, lunatic nut-ball in the Graveyard? It wasn't you, was it? Because I'd hit you so hard, your face would recall to Ispar."<br></font>
{{Item Table|Caption=[[Text Items]]
| Eldrytch Web Letter of Introduction
| Canon of the Eldrytch Web
| Radiant Blood Letter of Introduction
| Tenets of the Radiant Blood
| Celestial Hand Letter of Introduction
| Principles of the Celestial Hand
| ToDo List
}}


<font color=green>You give Ulgrim the Unpleasant Stout.<br></font>
{{Item Table|Caption=[[Weapon Summoning Items]]
<font color=darkgoldenrod>Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "Ah, you're a lifesaver, kid. Wish I could offer you rewards like Queen Elysa's done. I'll tell you what, I'll give you something if you pull my... No, wait, you probably wouldn't consider that a reward."<br></font>
| Axe Stamped Spectral Ingot
| Claw Stamped Spectral Ingot
| Dagger Stamped Spectral Ingot
| Mace Stamped Spectral Ingot
| Spear Stamped Spectral Ingot
| Staff Stamped Spectral Ingot
| Sword Stamped Spectral Ingot
| Bow Stamped Spectral Ingot
| Crossbow Stamped Spectral Ingot
  | Atlatl Stamped Spectral Ingot
  | Casting Stamped Spectral Ingot
  | Spectral Binding Stone
}}


<font color=green>You give Ulgrim the Unpleasant Stout.<br></font>
{{Item Table|Caption=[[Weapons]]
<font color=darkgoldenrod>Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "I hear if you lick a Burun you can see all sorts of cool stuff."<br></font>
| Spectral Axe
| Spectral Claw
| Spectral Dagger
| Spectral Mace
| Spectral Spear
| Spectral Staff
| Spectral Sword
| Spectral Bow
| Spectral Crossbow
| Spectral Atlatl
| Spectral Casting Staff
| Soul Bound Axe
| Soul Bound Claw
| Soul Bound Dagger
| Soul Bound Mace
| Soul Bound Spear
| Soul Bound Staff
| Soul Bound Sword
| Soul Bound Bow
| Soul Bound Crossbow
| Soul Bound Atlatl
| Soul Bound Casting Staff
}}


<font color=green>You give Ulgrim the Unpleasant Stout.<br></font>
== Updated Items ==
<font color=darkgoldenrod>Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "Oh yeah, so I did tell you I'd show you our secret society's secret handshake if you brought me some stout... Well, uh, you don't have enough hands, kid.  It's a very complex handshake."<br></font>
* {{Icon Link|Club of Surprising Cunning}} - now does bludgeoning damage (instead of pierce).
* {{Icon Link|Club of Remarkable Cunning}} now does bludgeoning damage (instead of pierce).
* {{Icon Link|House Mhoire Shield}} - Updated with the new Mhoire symbol


<font color=green>You give Ulgrim the Unpleasant Stout.<br></font>
== New Titles ==
<font color=darkgoldenrod>Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "I saw a cute little Ursuin Cub the other day. I tried to pat it on the head. Cute little teeth on that cub. See my cute little bite mark?"<br></font>
* [[Marble Wrangler]]
* [[Secret Keeper]]


<font color=green>You give Ulgrim the Unpleasant Stout.<br></font>
== New Creatures ==
<font color=darkgoldenrod>Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "So, I decided to share a mug of my personal stock with the newcomer in the Graveyard."<br></font>
{{Creature Class|Ghost
<font color=darkgoldenrod>Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "Turns out that the Jester doesn't drink. Says he never touches the stuff. Says he has to keep his guard up against the "lalalalalas," whatever those are."<br></font>
| Blight Spirit
<font color=darkgoldenrod>Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "The Jester, the absolutely hands down nuttiest Siraluun I've ever met, said that drink clouds his perception!"<br></font>
| Corrupted Maiden
<font color=darkgoldenrod>Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "You know what I think. I think he's afraid it would do the opposite. I think if it quelled the crazy for a bit he would have to face everything he's done."<br></font>
| East Armory Captain
<font color=darkgoldenrod>Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "I've said it before and I'll say it again. I don't trust someone who won't sit and have a drink and a chat with you."<br></font>
| North Armory Captain
| South Armory Captain
| West Armory Captain
}}


<font color=green>You give Ulgrim the Unpleasant Stout.<br></font>
{{Creature Class|Golem
<font color=darkgoldenrod>Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "Some monsters get stronger, some monsters get weaker. Just remember what ol' Ulgrim says when the health is down, fire is raining from the sky and monsters are clawing at his throat."<br></font>
| Forge Golem
<font color=darkgoldenrod>Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "Strong...weak. I'm the one with the wand."<br></font>
}}


<font color=green>You give Ulgrim the Unpleasant Stout.<br></font>
{{Creature Class|Moarsman
<font color=darkgoldenrod>Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "I know all about those secret societies. They're all Virindi front operations. You'll see. You'll do all they want you to do, risk your life, sell your soul, and then, at the end, when you get inducted into the final circle of secrets, the Virindi will come out, turn your brains to applesauce, and slurp it right out of your skull with a straw."<br></font>
  | Tainted Desolation Moarsman
<font color=darkgoldenrod>Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "How do I know this? You don't want to know."<br></font>
| Tainted Disgusting Moarsman
  | Tainted Grimy Moarsman
  | Tainted Pallid Moarsman
  | Tainted Putrid Moarsman
| Tainted Rank Moarsman
}}


<font color=green>You give Ulgrim the Unpleasant Stout.<br></font>
{{Creature Class|No Class
<font color=darkgoldenrod>Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "Yesterday, I almost drank a one that was not cold. Good thing I caught myself in time!"<br></font>
| Rock Wall
}}


<font color=green>You give Ulgrim the Unpleasant Stout.<br></font>
{{Creature Class|Rat
<font color=darkgoldenrod>Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "Ho ho ho, I know what the Jester is about, finally. The cards, the long-lost lover, everything... He's just some fool who got in over his head with the casino bosses. Yep, I think we can blame Monty the Munificent and his cohorts for this.  Oh, you say the Jester's been around for thousands of years longer than the casinos have been?  Well, maybe I know something you don't know, kid.  Nobody likes a know-it-all."<br></font>
  | Blight Rat
  | Large Blight Rat
}}


<font color=green>You give Ulgrim the Unpleasant Stout.<br></font>
{{Creature Class|Undead
<font color=darkgoldenrod>Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "I was tired of having to run over hills just to kill a creature so I created the Arcing Spells. Now everyone is using them and nobody is giving me any credit! I think I deserve the title Archmage at least."<br></font>
| Blight Lictor
<font color=darkgoldenrod>Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "Ulgrim the Archmage, Master of Time and Space, Leader of the Virindi Resistance, Master Tinkerer, Seer of Truths, Lord of the Jewelry, Supreme Peppermint Cook, Celebrations Advisor to the Queen, Chess Grandmaster, the Shadow Tested, Virindi Regulator and Beer Lord. Yes, that fits nicely with my other titles."<br></font>
| Blight Revenant
}}


== New Dialog ==
'''Viamontian Town Criers'''
{{Dialog|
''Free Rumors''


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|Town Crier tells you, "We have received reports that there are new secret societies being formed.  What can they be up to?"


=== New [[Quests]] ===
|Town Crier tells you, "The Fool capering around the Graveyard in the Direlands has been spotted summoning a portal to some armory. This bears investigation."
==== [[Investigate the Factions]] ====
:Obtain information about the new factions for the Arcanum Archivist, [[Jondor Torgren]]. (This does not obligate you to any faction yet). More details [[Investigate the Factions | here]].


==== [[Jester's Lost Marbles]] ====
|Town Crier tells you, "We have heard that some of the mainlanders that offered rewards for others to do their work for them have become more generous with their payoffs."
:Find the Jester's lost marbles and pass his test for titles, experience and a Spectral Weapon of your choice. Quest is 160+, for more details see [[Jester's Lost Marbles | here]].


==== [[Spectral Weapons]] ====
|Town Crier tells you, "The Bloodless queen wishes to bestow gifts of apology upon her people.  You might as well visit Holtburg, Shoushi, Yaraq, or Samsur in order to take advantage of this - the more taken from her, the weaker she will be, right?"
:Technically part of the Jester's Lost Marbles Quest, Spectral Weapons are [[Ghost Slayer]]s and can be made permanent (Soul Bound) by purchasing a [[Spectral Binding Stone]] from [[Hurnmel the Smith]]. More details and stats [[Spectral Weapons | here]].


==== [[Moarsmen on the Shores]] ====
|Town Crier tells you, "Our spies report that three scouts representing, perhaps, competing organizations have taken up stations around that Empyrean Graveyard in the Direlands."
:Tainted Moarsmen incursions in [[Eastwatch]], [[Ayan Baqur]], [[Beach Fort]], [[Danby's Outpost]], [[Tou-Tou]] and [[Redspire]]. Recover Tainted Eggs for experience, more details [[Moarsmen on the Shores | here]].


==== Updated [[Quests]] ====
|Town Crier tells you, "There are fish creatures raiding our shores!  King Varicci commands that they be turned back!"
*[[Clutch of Kings]] updated - title tokens removed and xp reward updated. New Exp reward: ??
*[[The Invoker | Invoker Quest]] updated - xp reward updated. Old Reward: 4 million New Exp reward: 30% of level up to Level 100 (28 million).
*[[The Deep]] Updated - title tokens removed.
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=== New [[NPCs]] ===
''Pyreal Rumors''
* [[Candrus Steady-Hand]] - 65.8S 45.3W just west of [[Graveyard]]
* [[Francisco the Hunter]] - 90.7N, 43.0W in [[Eastwatch]]
* [[Guard Al'Zira]] -  in [[Beach Fort]]
* [[Guard Bey]] - 59.8S 88.2W in [[Ayan Baqur]]
* [[Guard Liaza]] - 40.8N 83.0W in [[Redspire]]
* [[Guard Taizo]] - 28.0S 95.5E in [[Tou-Tou]]
* [[Jawaq ibn Janath]] - 65.3S 42.3W east of [[Graveyard]]
* [[Joku Shunja]] - 60.1S 88.0W in [[Ayan Baqur]]
* [[Jondor Torgren]] - 13.6N 0.7E in [[Zaikhal]]
* [[Kousu Temo]] - 64.2S 44.0W north of [[Graveyard]]
* [[Marcus Danby]] - 23.4N 28.8W in [[Danby's Outpost]]
* [[Qurakh al-Taal]] - 59.9S 87.9W in [[Ayan Baqur]]
* [[Royal Guard (2008 Compensation)|Royal Guard]]s - 42.1N 33.7E in [[Holtburg]]; 2.8S 19.5E in [[Samsur]]; 33.8S 72.5E in [[Shoushi]]; 21.6S 1.4W in [[Yaraq]] (among other locations) - Give [[Writ of Apology]] and rewards for orders from [[Royal Quartermaster]].
* [[Royal Quartermaster]] - 2.8S 19.6E in [[Samsur]]
* [[Vierana du Canamorra]] - 60.0S 87.8W in [[Ayan Baqur]]


=== Updated NPCs ===
|Town Crier tells you, "We have received reports that the Tumerok known as Aun Aulakhe has decided to be more generous with the quest rewards he offers.  It may behoove you to investigate."
* [[Hurnmel the Smith]] - New location and new items.


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|Town Crier tells you, "Our agents report that there is an Arcanum archivist named Jondor Torgren in Zaikhal may know something about those three scouts that have set up camps around the Empyrean Graveyard.  If these scouts represent new powers in the realm, then certainly they must be investigated.  Go see what this archivist is about."


=== New [[Locations]] ===
|Town Crier tells you, "There are two Viamontian outposts afflicted by the Tainted Moarsmen. There are loyal servants in each location waiting to give you more information."
* [[Ayan Baqur Moarsman Fort]] - 60.9S 89.8W just west of [[Ayan Baqur]]
* [[Beach Fort Moarsman Fort]] - 75.1N 49.6W south west of [[Beach Fort]]
* [[Blight Rat Bunker]] - 64.0S 44.2W on north side of [[Graveyard]]
* [[Blight Revenant Pit]] - 65.5S 42.2W east of [[Graveyard]]
* [[Congregation of Blight Spirits]] - 66.0S 44.7 on west side of [[Graveyard]]
* [[Danby's Outpost Moarsman Fort]] - 22.5N 30.6W near [[Danby's Outpost]]
* [[Eastwatch Moarsman Fort]] - 92.7N 42.5W north of [[Eastwatch]]
* [[Mhoire Armory]] (160+) - 64.8S 44.3W in [[Graveyard]] - '''[[Media:00EA.gif | Map]]'''
* [[Redspire Moarsman Fort]] - 40.7N 86.4W west of [[Redspire]]
* [[Tou-Tou Moarsman Fort]] - 28.9S 92.6E southwest of [[Tou-Tou]]
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=== New [[Items]] ===
|Town Crier tells you, "We have reports that new secret societies have arisen, in response to the threat, or opportunity, posed by these ley line disturbances. It does not seem that they are recruiting new members... yet."
==== <small>[[Jester's Lost Marbles]]</small> ====
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* [[Image:Jester's Marbles icon.png]]
| [[Jester's Marbles]]
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* [[Image:Jester's Marker icon.png]]
| [[Jester's Marker]]
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* [[Image:Spectral Ingot Icon.png]]
| [[Spectral Ingot]]
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* [[Image:ToDo List icon.png]]
| [[ToDo List]]
|-
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* [[Image:West Armory Key icon.png]]
| [[West Armory Key]]
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* [[Image:North Armory Key icon.png]]
| [[North Armory Key]]
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* [[Image:West Armory Key icon.png]]
| [[West Armory Key]]
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* [[Image:North Armory Key icon.png]]
| [[North Armory Key]]
|-
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* [[Image:Forge Vault Key icon.png]]
| [[Forge Vault Key]]
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* [[Image:Forge Vault icon.png]]
| [[Forge Vault]]
|}


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|Town Crier tells you, "We have heard that the Bloodless royal guards that offer bounties on the Burun Kings have made their rewards more substantial.  While we discourage assistance of the Bloodless queen's minions, even if we are officially at peace, you may wish to seek them out."


==== <small>[[Moarsmen on the Shores]]</small> ====
|Town Crier tells you, "The Jester is looking for something. Perhaps now is a good time to persuade him to support King Varicci alone. See what he requires and extol the glory of our people."
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* [[Image:Coral Encrusted Chest icon.png]]
| [[Coral Encrusted Chest]]
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* [[Image:Huge Tainted Egg icon.png]]
| [[Huge Tainted Egg]]
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* [[Image:Extra Large Tainted Egg icon.png]]
| [[Extra Large Tainted Egg]]
|
* [[Image:Large Tainted Egg icon.png]]
| [[Large Tainted Egg]]
|-
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* [[Image:Medium Tainted Egg icon.png]]
| [[Medium Tainted Egg]]
|
* [[Image:Small Tainted Egg icon.png]]
| [[Small Tainted Egg]]
|
* [[Image:Tiny Tainted Egg icon.png]]
| [[Tiny Tainted Egg]]
|
|}


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'''Mainland Town Criers'''


==== <small>[[Investigate the Factions]]</small> ====
''Free Rumors''
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* [[Image:Blight Rat Key Icon.png]]
| [[Blight Rat Key]]
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* [[Image:Blight Rat Chest icon.png]]
| [[Blight Rat Chest]]
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* [[Image:Scepter of Menilesh icon.png]]
| [[Scepter of Menilesh]]
|
* [[Image:Blight Lictor's Head icon.png]]
| [[Blight Lictor's Head]]
|-
|
* [[Image:Eldrytch Web Letter of Introduction icon.png]]
| [[Eldrytch Web Letter of Introduction]]
|
* [[Image:Canon of the Eldrytch icon.png]]
| [[Canon of the Eldrytch]]
|
* [[Image:Radiant Blood Letter of Introduction icon.png]]
| [[Radiant Blood Letter of Introduction]]
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* [[Image:Tenets of the Radiant Blood icon.png]]
| [[Tenets of the Radiant Blood]]
|-
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* [[Image:Celestial Hand Letter of Introduction icon.png]]
| [[Celestial Hand Letter of Introduction]]
|
* [[Image:Principles of the Celestial Hand icon.png]]
|[[Principles of the Celestial Hand]]
|}


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|Town Crier tells you, "Trustworthy sources claim that the Jester has been investigating buried structures in the Graveyard."


==== <small>[[Spectral Weapons]]</small> ====
|Town Crier tells you, "News!  Some of the citizens of Dereth who offered rewards for adventurers to help them with quests have made their rewards more generous."
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* [[Image:Axe Stamped Spectral Ingot icon.png]]
| [[Axe Stamped Spectral Ingot]]
|
* [[Image:Claw Stamped Spectral Ingot icon.png]]
| [[Claw Stamped Spectral Ingot]]
|
* [[Image:Dagger Stamped Spectral Ingot icon.png]]
| [[Dagger Stamped Spectral Ingot]]
|
* [[Image:Mace Stamped Spectral Ingot icon.png]]
| [[Mace Stamped Spectral Ingot]]
|-
|
* [[Image:Spear Stamped Spectral Ingot icon.png]]
| [[Spear Stamped Spectral Ingot]]
|
* [[Image:Staff Stamped Spectral Ingot icon.png]]
| [[Staff Stamped Spectral Ingot]]
|
* [[Image:Sword Stamped Spectral Ingot icon.png]]
| [[Sword Stamped Spectral Ingot]]
|
* [[Image:Bow Stamped Spectral Ingot icon.png]]
| [[Bow Stamped Spectral Ingot]]
|-
|
* [[Image:Crossbow Stamped Spectral Ingot icon.png]]
| [[Crossbow Stamped Spectral Ingot]]
|
* [[Image:Atlatl Stamped Spectral Ingot icon.png]]
| [[Atlatl Stamped Spectral Ingot]]
|
* [[Image:Casting Stamped Spectral Ingot icon.png]]
| [[Casting Stamped Spectral Ingot]]
|}


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|Town Crier tells you, "Rumors report that three scouts with mysterious allegiances have established separate camps at the periphery of the Empyrean Graveyard. No word yet on why they are there."
|
* [[Image:Spectral Axe Icon.png]]
| [[Spectral Axe]]
|
* [[Image:Spectral Claw Icon.png]]
| [[Spectral Claw]]
|
* [[Image:Spectral Dagger Icon.png]]
| [[Spectral Dagger]]
|
* [[Image:Spectral Mace Icon.png]]
| [[Spectral Mace]]
|-
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* [[Image:Spectral Spear Icon.png]]
| [[Spectral Spear]]
|
* [[Image:Spectral Staff Icon.png]]
| [[Spectral Staff]]
|
* [[Image:Spectral Sword Icon.png]]
| [[Spectral Sword]]
|
* [[Image:Spectral Bow Icon.png]]
| [[Spectral Bow]]
|-
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* [[Image:Spectral Crossbow Icon.png]]
| [[Spectral Crossbow]]
|
* [[Image:Spectral Atlatl Icon.png]]
| [[Spectral Atlatl]]
|
* [[Image:Spectral Casting Staff Icon.png]]
| [[Spectral Casting Staff]]
|}


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|Town Crier tells you, "Rumors say that new secret societies have formed in Dereth."
|
* [[Image:Spectral Binding Stone Icon.png]]
| [[Spectral Binding Stone]]
|
* [[Image:Soul Bound Axe Icon.png]]
| [[Soul Bound Axe]]
|
* [[Image:Soul Bound Claw Icon.png]]
| [[Soul Bound Claw]]
|
* [[Image:Soul Bound Dagger Icon.png]]
| [[Soul Bound Dagger]]
|-
|
* [[Image:Soul Bound Mace Icon.png]]
| [[Soul Bound Mace]]
|
* [[Image:Soul Bound Spear Icon.png]]
| [[Soul Bound Spear]]
|
* [[Image:Soul Bound Staff Icon.png]]
| [[Soul Bound Staff]]
|
* [[Image:Soul Bound Sword Icon.png]]
| [[Soul Bound Sword]]
|-
|
* [[Image:Soul Bound Bow Icon.png]]
| [[Soul Bound Bow]]
|
* [[Image:Soul Bound Crossbow Icon.png]]
| [[Soul Bound Crossbow]]
|
* [[Image:Soul Bound Atlatl Icon.png]]
| [[Soul Bound Atlatl]]
|
* [[Image:Soul Bound Staff Casting icon.png]]
| [[Soul Bound Casting Staff]]
|}


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|Town Crier tells you, "Queen Elysa has decreed that those affected by the instability of the world should be compensated from her coffers!  Speak to a Royal Guard in Holtburg, Yaraq, Shoushi, or Samsur for more information."


==== <small>[[Introductions#Compensation|Compensation]]</small> ====
|Town Crier tells you, "Monsters!  Monsters have started to emerge from the depths! Asheron save us all!"
{|border=0 cellpadding=3
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* [[Image:Writ of Apology icon.png]]
| [[Writ of Apology]]
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* [[Image:Pack Aerbax icon.png]]
| [[Pack Aerbax]]
|
* [[Image:Enhanced Health Elixir icon.png]]
| [[Enhanced Health Elixir]]
|
* [[Image:Enhanced Mana Elixir icon.png]]
| [[Enhanced Mana Elixir]]
|-
|
* [[Image:Monty's Golden Keyring icon.png]]
| [[Monty's Golden Keyring]]
|
* [[Image:Arshid's Golden Keyring icon.png]]
| [[Arshid's Golden Keyring]]
|
* [[Image:Gan-Zo's Golden Keyring icon.png]]
| [[Gan-Zo's Golden Keyring]]
|
|
|-
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* [[Image:Aerbax Pack Doll Orders icon.png]]
| [[Aerbax Pack Doll Orders]]
|
* [[Image:Experience Orders icon.png]]
| [[Experience Orders]]
|
* [[Image:Aluvian Casino Key Orders icon.png]]
| [[Aluvian Casino Key Orders]]
|
* [[Image:Gharu'ndim Casino Key Orders icon.png]]
| [[Gharu'ndim Casino Key Orders]]
|-
|
* [[Image:Sho Casino Key Orders icon.png]]
| [[Sho Casino Key Orders]]
|
* [[Image:Foolproof Aquamarine Orders icon.png]]
| [[Foolproof Aquamarine Orders]]
|
* [[Image:Foolproof Black Garnet Orders icon.png]]
| [[Foolproof Black Garnet Orders]]
|
* [[Image:Foolproof Black Opal Orders icon.png]]
| [[Foolproof Black Opal Orders]]
|-
|
* [[Image:Foolproof Emerald Orders icon.png]]
| [[Foolproof Emerald Orders]]
|
* [[Image:Foolproof Fire Opal Orders icon.png]]
| [[Foolproof Fire Opal Orders]]
|
* [[Image:Foolproof Imperial Topaz Orders icon.png]]
| [[Foolproof Imperial Topaz Orders]]
|
* [[Image:Foolproof Jet Orders icon.png]]
| [[Foolproof Imperial Topaz Orders]]
|-
|
* [[Image:Foolproof Jet Orders icon.png]]
| [[Foolproof Red Garnet Orders]]
|
* [[Image:Foolproof Sunstone Orders icon.png]]
| [[Foolproof Sunstone Orders]]
|
* [[Image:Foolproof White Sapphire Orders icon.png]]
| [[Foolproof White Sapphire Orders]]
|
* [[Image:Foolproof Peridot Orders icon.png]]
| [[Foolproof Peridot Orders]]
|-
|
* [[Image:Foolproof Yellow Topaz Orders icon.png]]
| [[Foolproof Yellow Topaz Orders]]
|
* [[Image:Foolproof Zircon Orders icon.png]]
| [[Foolproof Zircon Orders]]
|
* [[Image:Enhanced Health Elixir Orders icon.png]]
| [[Enhanced Health Elixir Orders]]
|
* [[Image:Enhanced Mana Elixir Orders icon.png]]
| [[Enhanced Mana Elixir Orders]]
|}


==== Updated Weapons ====
''Pyreal Rumors''
* [[Club of Surprising Cunning]] now does bludgeoning damage (instead of pierce).
* [[Club of Remarkable Cunning]] now does bludgeoning damage (instead of pierce).


==== Updated Items ====
|Town Crier tells you, "There are four outposts which Queen Elysa considers under her control which have reported problems with the Tainted Moarsmen.  In each location, someone has been given the responsibility of studying the new Moarsmen."
* [[Image:Cool Down Timer Bar.jpg]] Items with a cool down timer now display the remaining time as a bar that shrinks on the right side of the icon (instead of being grayed out as previously done).


* Lord Mhoire's shield has been updated with the new Mhoire symbol
|Town Crier tells you, "Word is that the guards who offer bounties on the Burun Kings have changed the rewards they offer.  They are now prepared to be more generous."
:[[Image:MhoireShieldUpdate.jpg]]
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=== New [[Titles]] ===
|Town Crier tells you, "We have word that three scouts have shown up around the fringes of the Empyrean Graveyard.  The Arcanum archivist Jondor Torgren of Zaikhal might know more."
* Marble Wrangler ([[Jester's Lost Marbles]])
* Secret Keeper ([[Jester's Lost Marbles]])
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=== Compensation ===
|Town Crier tells you, "The Jester has asked for help retrieving a lost item in the Empyrean Graveyard."
Login message: <font color=green>You are eligible for a compensation item in return for our 2008 server problems. Please visit a Royal Guard in Holtburg, Yaraq, Shoushi, or Samsur for further instructions on how to claim your compensation.<br></font>


#Speak to one of the [[Royal Guard (2008 Compensation)|Royal Guard]]s to be given a [[Writ of Apology]] then travel to [[Samsur]] and purchase an order for your desired item from the [[Royal Quartermaster]] at 2.8S 19.6E.
|Town Crier tells you, "We also hear that Aun Aulakhe has decided to offer more generous rewards for the quest he seeks assistance with."
#Give the orders to any one of the many [[Royal Guard (2008 Compensation)|Royal Guard]]s for your compensation. One reward per character.


::<font color=green>You give Royal Guard Enhanced Health Elixir Orders.<br></font>
|Town Crier tells you, "Rumors say that new secret societies have formed, maybe because of all the things going on with ley lines.  However, it does not appear that they are accepting new members... yet."
::<font color=darkgoldenrod>Royal Guard tells you, "Here you go - once again, sorry for the problems."<br></font>
::<font color=green>Royal Guard gives you 20 Enhanced Health Elixirs.<br></font>


'''Ulgrim the Unpleasant'''


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''Free Rumors''


=== New [[Creatures]] ===
|Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "I was going to offer you a reward, like Queen Elysa's done. Then I realized I can't be as generous as she is because I'm dirt poor and I have to beg even for life's necessities, like frosty pints of stout."
[[Image:Ghost Icon.png]] '''[[Ghost]]'''
:* [[Blight Spirit]]
:* [[Corrupted Maiden]]
:* [[East Armory Captain]]
:* [[North Armory Captain]]
:* [[South Armory Captain]]
:* [[West Armory Captain]]


[[Image:Golem Icon.png]] '''[[Golem]]'''
|Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "If you ask me, it's a day late and a pyreal short for those Royal Guards to change the bounties they were offering on the Burun Kings. Weren't these problems taken care of years ago?  I mean, how silly is it, to think that people can just keep going back and killing the same poor dumb frog over and over again?  Oh, wait, never mind."
:* [[Forge Golem]]


[[Image:Moarsman Icon.png]] '''[[Moarsman]]'''
|Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "Oh yes, secret societies abound in Ispar. I myself am a proud member of the Order of the Full, Frosty Mug of Stout.  That's a hint, kid.  Bring me some stout and I'll show you our secret handshake."
:* [[Tainted Desolation Moarsman]]
:* [[Tainted Disgusting Moarsman]]
:* [[Tainted Grimy Moarsman]]
:* [[Tainted Pallid Moarsman]]
:* [[Tainted Putrid Moarsman]]
:* [[Tainted Rank Moarsman]]


[[Image:Rat Icon.png]] '''[[Rat]]'''
|Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "More monsters rising up out of the sea?  Now they're all over the place!  I know they're looking for me.  Darned sea monsters, they're always after me lucky stout!"
:* [[Blight Rat]]
:* [[Large Blight Rat]]


[[Image:Undead Icon.png]] '''[[Undead]]'''
|Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "Why did someone release that crazy, lunatic nut-ball in the Graveyard? It wasn't you, was it? Because I'd hit you so hard, your face would recall to Ispar."
:* [[Blight Lictor]]
:* [[Blight Revenant]]


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''Stout Rumors''


==== Updated Creatures ====
|Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "Ah, you're a lifesaver, kid. Wish I could offer you rewards like Queen Elysa's done.  I'll tell you what, I'll give you something if you pull my...  No, wait, you probably wouldn't consider that a reward."
[[Image:Wisp Icon.png]] '''[[Wisp]]'''
:* [[Despair Wisp]] (New Level - 200)
:* [[Sorrow Wisp]] (New Level - 200)


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|Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "Oh yeah, so I did tell you I'd show you our secret society's secret handshake if you brought me some stout... Well, uh, you don't have enough hands, kid.  It's a very complex handshake."


=== Live Events ===
|Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "So, I decided to share a mug of my personal stock with the newcomer in the Graveyard."
* May 20th - [[Media:+Crystal Creator.jpg | +Crystal Creator]] spawned some Sentient Crystal Shards and Crystal Lords in [[Samsur]]. Afterwards the envoy handed out [[Jester Card]]s to players.
|Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "Turns out that the Jester doesn't drink. Says he never touches the stuff. Says he has to keep his guard up against the "lalalalalas," whatever those are."
:<font color=green>A strange formation of crystals has been spotted east of Samsur<br></font>
|Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "The Jester, the absolutely hands down nuttiest Siraluun I've ever met, said that drink clouds his perception!"
|Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "You know what I think. I think he's afraid it would do the opposite. I think if it quelled the crazy for a bit he would have to face everything he's done."
|Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "I've said it before and I'll say it again. I don't trust someone who won't sit and have a drink and a chat with you."


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|Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "I know all about those secret societies.  They're all Virindi front operations.  You'll see.  You'll do all they want you to do, risk your life, sell your soul, and then, at the end, when you get inducted into the final circle of secrets, the Virindi will come out, turn your brains to applesauce, and slurp it right out of your skull with a straw."
|Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "How do I know this?  You don't want to know."


=== [[Known Issues]] ===
|Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "Ho ho ho, I know what the Jester is about, finally. The cards, the long-lost lover, everything... He's just some fool who got in over his head with the casino bosses. Yep, I think we can blame Monty the Munificent and his cohorts for this. Oh, you say the Jester's been around for thousands of years longer than the casinos have been?  Well, maybe I know something you don't know, kid. Nobody likes a know-it-all."
Some of these have been [[Introductions#Hotfix May 28th | fixed]].
* The Armory Captains inside [[Mhoire Armory]] frequently do not drop their key properly (both on ramps and on flat ground). Workaround using lockpick or killing again (best seems to fight it exactly where it spawns in middle of circular room).
* Do not use a [[Casting Stamped Spectral Ingot]] if you plan on making it permanent. Using a [[Spectral Binding Stone]] on it has no effect, so it still drops on death and will be lost after the 3 day timer expires. Reportedly envoys will increase the timer to 45 days if you submit a request via urgent assistance. (It may be due to a name collision, both the casting item and the staff item are called "Spectral Staff").
* Strength of Diemos (+45) is overriding Zongo's Fist (+50 Strength). To be fixed in June.
* According to Frelorn, the [[Corrupted Maiden]]s are not supposed to be so hard to kill: "This is a bug. They have some stats that are not what we intended. I would recommend avoiding them until we can get a fix in place." -- Frelorn
* People are using an exploit to cause [[Pets]] to attack those around them. In the meantime anyone caught causing pets to kill others [http://forums.ac.turbine.com/showthread.php?t=38681 will be banned].
* The [[Spectral Ingot]] and [[Forge Vault Key]] have independent timers which means if you did not use the key right away for some reason you can be in a position where you can pick up a key and open the vault, but be unable to pick up the ingot out of the vault (and have to wait another week to get a new key to try again).
* The [[Spectral Atlatl]] currently has a wield req of 400 base, far higher than the comparable reqs for bow and crossbow of 360 (TW is also Coordination/2). Also it is possible the reqs were intended to be base reqs, they are currently buffed reqs (though perhaps not since they are still 160+ to wield).
*[[Image:Moarsman Overspawn.jpg|right]]
* The spawn generators in the forts for the quest [[Moarsmen on the Shores]] are occassionally bugging and causing double spawns. Due to the large numbers that can barely move it causes extreme lag. The image shows the radar outside and inside the temple.


==== [[Typos]] ====
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* The [[Pack Aerbax]] contains an error in it's description stating "The Pack Grael can be placed on floor and yard hooks."
* Coral Encrusted Chest description: "A treasure chest encrusted by coral, appearing as it [sic] it had been lost at sea for a long, long time..."
* Foolproof Yelow [sic] Topaz Orders
* Jester tells you, "Of course excruciating pain or death aren't really something I understand to [sic] well anymore... I'm sure it will be fine."
 
==== Hotfix May 28th ====
* Corrupted Maidens can now be hit by attacking players.
* Pets will no longer be able to attack players.
* The Soul Bound Caster no longer has a lifespan and no longer drops on death.
* Spectral Caster and the Soul Bound Caster no longer have the Armor Cleaving property.
* The spell Strength of Diemos will no longer override the effect from Zongo’s Fist.
* The Supremacy spell no longer overrides the Leadership other 7 spell.
* The Aerbax Pack doll now has the proper description.


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== Related Articles ==
* [[Announcements - 2008/05 - Introductions#Teaser|Teaser]]
* [[Announcements - 2008/05 - Introductions#Rollout Article|Rollout Article]]
* [[Announcements - 2008/05 - Introductions#Release Notes|Release Notes]]


=== Splash Screen ===
== Media ==
[[Image:Introductions Splash Screen.jpg]]
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File:Teaser 200805ACVault.jpg|ACVault
File:Teaser 200805JackCat.jpg|Maggie the Jackcat
File:Teaser 200805DerethInfo.jpg|Dereth.info
File:Teaser 200805Mystics.jpg|Asheron's Call Mystics
File:Teaser 200805Warcry.jpg|Asheron's Call WarCry
File:Introductions Splash Screen.jpg
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[[Category:Patch]]
[[Category:Events]]

Latest revision as of 13:05, 13 November 2020

May 2008 - Announcements Page

Game Changes Edit

  • Items with Cooldown timers now have a visible countdown on their icon. This should allow players to more easily tell when an item is ready to be used again.
  • Locked fellowships will now transfer leadership to the next in line when the leader drops so that the leader can be re-invited. There will only be a 15 minute window in which this option is viable. So if after 15 minutes, the leader has not returned, they will not be able to be re-invited to the fellowship. This fix also resolves the issue of players not being able to rejoin a fellowship after being dropped more than once.
  • Players awareded compensation for recent server downtime. Speak to one of the Royal Guards to be given a Writ of Apology (one per character), which can then be exchanged at the Royal Quartermaster.

You are eligible for a compensation item in return for our 2008 server problems. Please visit a Royal Guard in Holtburg, Yaraq, Shoushi, or Samsur for further instructions on how to claim your compensation.

New Quests Edit

New Events Edit

Updated Quests Edit

  • Clutch of Kings - title tokens removed and xp reward updated. New Exp reward: ??
  • Invoker Quest - xp reward updated from 4 million to 30% PXP up to lvl 100 (28 million).

Exchange token removed and title now awarded directly for the following quests:

New NPCs Edit

Updated NPCs Edit

New Locations Edit

New Items Edit

Blight Rat Chest Coral Encrusted Chest Forge Vault

Spectral Ingot Writ of Apology

Aerbax Pack Doll Orders Experience Orders Aluvian Casino Key Orders Gharu'ndim Casino Key Orders Sho Casino Key Orders Foolproof Aquamarine Orders Foolproof Black Garnet Orders Foolproof Black Opal Orders Foolproof Emerald Orders Foolproof Fire Opal Orders Foolproof Imperial Topaz Orders Foolproof Jet Orders Foolproof Red Garnet Orders Foolproof Sunstone Orders Foolproof White Sapphire Orders Foolproof Peridot Orders Foolproof Yellow Topaz Orders Foolproof Zircon Orders Enhanced Health Elixir Orders Enhanced Mana Elixir Orders

Pack Aerbax

Blight Rat Key Grimy Sea Invasion Key Desolation Sea Invasion Key Putrid Sea Invasion Key Disgusting Sea Invasion Key Rank Sea Invasion Key Pallid Sea Invasion Key East Armory Key North Armory Key West Armory Key South Armory Key Forge Vault Key

Monty's Golden Keyring Arshid's Golden Keyring Gan-Zo's Golden Keyring

Jester's Marker (Object)

Enhanced Health Elixir Enhanced Mana Elixir

Jester's Marbles Jester's Marker (Quest Item) Huge Tainted Egg Extra Large Tainted Egg Large Tainted Egg Medium Tainted Egg Small Tainted Egg Tiny Tainted Egg Scepter of Menilesh Blight Lictor's Head

Eldrytch Web Letter of Introduction Canon of the Eldrytch Web Radiant Blood Letter of Introduction Tenets of the Radiant Blood Celestial Hand Letter of Introduction Principles of the Celestial Hand ToDo List

Axe Stamped Spectral Ingot Claw Stamped Spectral Ingot Dagger Stamped Spectral Ingot Mace Stamped Spectral Ingot Spear Stamped Spectral Ingot Staff Stamped Spectral Ingot Sword Stamped Spectral Ingot Bow Stamped Spectral Ingot Crossbow Stamped Spectral Ingot Atlatl Stamped Spectral Ingot Casting Stamped Spectral Ingot Spectral Binding Stone

Spectral Axe Spectral Claw Spectral Dagger Spectral Mace Spectral Spear Spectral Staff Spectral Sword Spectral Bow Spectral Crossbow Spectral Atlatl Spectral Casting Staff Soul Bound Axe Soul Bound Claw Soul Bound Dagger Soul Bound Mace Soul Bound Spear Soul Bound Staff Soul Bound Sword Soul Bound Bow Soul Bound Crossbow Soul Bound Atlatl Soul Bound Casting Staff

Updated Items Edit

New Titles Edit

New Creatures Edit

Ghost

Golem

Moarsman

No Class

Rat

Undead

New Dialog Edit

Viamontian Town Criers

Free Rumors

Town Crier tells you, "We have received reports that there are new secret societies being formed. What can they be up to?"

Town Crier tells you, "The Fool capering around the Graveyard in the Direlands has been spotted summoning a portal to some armory. This bears investigation."

Town Crier tells you, "We have heard that some of the mainlanders that offered rewards for others to do their work for them have become more generous with their payoffs."

Town Crier tells you, "The Bloodless queen wishes to bestow gifts of apology upon her people. You might as well visit Holtburg, Shoushi, Yaraq, or Samsur in order to take advantage of this - the more taken from her, the weaker she will be, right?"

Town Crier tells you, "Our spies report that three scouts representing, perhaps, competing organizations have taken up stations around that Empyrean Graveyard in the Direlands."

Town Crier tells you, "There are fish creatures raiding our shores! King Varicci commands that they be turned back!"

Pyreal Rumors

Town Crier tells you, "We have received reports that the Tumerok known as Aun Aulakhe has decided to be more generous with the quest rewards he offers. It may behoove you to investigate."

Town Crier tells you, "Our agents report that there is an Arcanum archivist named Jondor Torgren in Zaikhal may know something about those three scouts that have set up camps around the Empyrean Graveyard. If these scouts represent new powers in the realm, then certainly they must be investigated. Go see what this archivist is about."

Town Crier tells you, "There are two Viamontian outposts afflicted by the Tainted Moarsmen. There are loyal servants in each location waiting to give you more information."

Town Crier tells you, "We have reports that new secret societies have arisen, in response to the threat, or opportunity, posed by these ley line disturbances. It does not seem that they are recruiting new members... yet."

Town Crier tells you, "We have heard that the Bloodless royal guards that offer bounties on the Burun Kings have made their rewards more substantial. While we discourage assistance of the Bloodless queen's minions, even if we are officially at peace, you may wish to seek them out."

Town Crier tells you, "The Jester is looking for something. Perhaps now is a good time to persuade him to support King Varicci alone. See what he requires and extol the glory of our people."

Mainland Town Criers

Free Rumors

Town Crier tells you, "Trustworthy sources claim that the Jester has been investigating buried structures in the Graveyard."

Town Crier tells you, "News! Some of the citizens of Dereth who offered rewards for adventurers to help them with quests have made their rewards more generous."

Town Crier tells you, "Rumors report that three scouts with mysterious allegiances have established separate camps at the periphery of the Empyrean Graveyard. No word yet on why they are there."

Town Crier tells you, "Rumors say that new secret societies have formed in Dereth."

Town Crier tells you, "Queen Elysa has decreed that those affected by the instability of the world should be compensated from her coffers! Speak to a Royal Guard in Holtburg, Yaraq, Shoushi, or Samsur for more information."

Town Crier tells you, "Monsters! Monsters have started to emerge from the depths! Asheron save us all!"

Pyreal Rumors

Town Crier tells you, "There are four outposts which Queen Elysa considers under her control which have reported problems with the Tainted Moarsmen. In each location, someone has been given the responsibility of studying the new Moarsmen."

Town Crier tells you, "Word is that the guards who offer bounties on the Burun Kings have changed the rewards they offer. They are now prepared to be more generous."

Town Crier tells you, "We have word that three scouts have shown up around the fringes of the Empyrean Graveyard. The Arcanum archivist Jondor Torgren of Zaikhal might know more."

Town Crier tells you, "The Jester has asked for help retrieving a lost item in the Empyrean Graveyard."

Town Crier tells you, "We also hear that Aun Aulakhe has decided to offer more generous rewards for the quest he seeks assistance with."

Town Crier tells you, "Rumors say that new secret societies have formed, maybe because of all the things going on with ley lines. However, it does not appear that they are accepting new members... yet."

Ulgrim the Unpleasant

Free Rumors

Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "I was going to offer you a reward, like Queen Elysa's done. Then I realized I can't be as generous as she is because I'm dirt poor and I have to beg even for life's necessities, like frosty pints of stout."

Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "If you ask me, it's a day late and a pyreal short for those Royal Guards to change the bounties they were offering on the Burun Kings. Weren't these problems taken care of years ago? I mean, how silly is it, to think that people can just keep going back and killing the same poor dumb frog over and over again? Oh, wait, never mind."

Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "Oh yes, secret societies abound in Ispar. I myself am a proud member of the Order of the Full, Frosty Mug of Stout. That's a hint, kid. Bring me some stout and I'll show you our secret handshake."

Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "More monsters rising up out of the sea? Now they're all over the place! I know they're looking for me. Darned sea monsters, they're always after me lucky stout!"

Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "Why did someone release that crazy, lunatic nut-ball in the Graveyard? It wasn't you, was it? Because I'd hit you so hard, your face would recall to Ispar."

Stout Rumors

Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "Ah, you're a lifesaver, kid. Wish I could offer you rewards like Queen Elysa's done. I'll tell you what, I'll give you something if you pull my... No, wait, you probably wouldn't consider that a reward."

Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "Oh yeah, so I did tell you I'd show you our secret society's secret handshake if you brought me some stout... Well, uh, you don't have enough hands, kid. It's a very complex handshake."

Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "So, I decided to share a mug of my personal stock with the newcomer in the Graveyard."

Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "Turns out that the Jester doesn't drink. Says he never touches the stuff. Says he has to keep his guard up against the "lalalalalas," whatever those are."

Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "The Jester, the absolutely hands down nuttiest Siraluun I've ever met, said that drink clouds his perception!"

Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "You know what I think. I think he's afraid it would do the opposite. I think if it quelled the crazy for a bit he would have to face everything he's done."

Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "I've said it before and I'll say it again. I don't trust someone who won't sit and have a drink and a chat with you."

Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "I know all about those secret societies. They're all Virindi front operations. You'll see. You'll do all they want you to do, risk your life, sell your soul, and then, at the end, when you get inducted into the final circle of secrets, the Virindi will come out, turn your brains to applesauce, and slurp it right out of your skull with a straw."

Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "How do I know this? You don't want to know."

Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "Ho ho ho, I know what the Jester is about, finally. The cards, the long-lost lover, everything... He's just some fool who got in over his head with the casino bosses. Yep, I think we can blame Monty the Munificent and his cohorts for this. Oh, you say the Jester's been around for thousands of years longer than the casinos have been? Well, maybe I know something you don't know, kid. Nobody likes a know-it-all."

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