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'''December 2005''' - [[Announcements - 2005/12 - Through Sacrifice, Strength|Announcements Page]]
'''December 2005''' - [[Announcements - 2005/12 - Through Sacrifice, Strength|Announcements Page]]
== Turbine Announcements ==
=== Teaser Images ===
Click image for full size version.
<gallery perrow=3>
File:Teaser 200512ACVault.jpg|[http://acvault.ign.com/ ACVault]
File:Teaser 200512JackCat.jpg|[http://www.thejackcat.com/ac/ Maggie the Jackcat]
File:Teaser 200512Stratics.jpg|[http://ac.stratics.com/ AC Stratics]
File:Teaser 200512WarCry.jpg|[http://ac.warcry.com/ Warcry's Crossroads of Dereth]
File:Teaser 200512Mystics.jpg|[http://ac.mystics.de/ Asheron's Call Mystics]
</gallery>
=== Teaser ===
{{Patch Announcements Links
|  Current = http://ac.turbine.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=398-through-sacrifice-strength-dec-05&catid=71-2005&Itemid=68
| Original = http://ac.turbine.com/?page_id=428
|  Archive = Announcements - 2005/12 - Through Sacrifice, Strength#Teaser
}}
=== Rollout ===
{{Patch Announcements Links
|  Current = http://ac.turbine.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=397-rollout-article-dec-05&catid=71-2005&Itemid=68
| Original = http://ac.turbine.com/?page_id=431
|  Archive = Announcements - 2005/12 - Through Sacrifice, Strength#Rollout Article
}}
=== Release Notes ===
{{Patch Announcements Links
|  Current = http://ac.turbine.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=399-developers-notes-dec-05&catid=71-2005&Itemid=68
| Original = http://ac.turbine.com/?page_id=429
|  Archive = Announcements - 2005/12 - Through Sacrifice, Strength#Release Notes
}}
=== Letter to the Players ===
{{Patch Announcements Links
|  Current = http://ac.turbine.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=396-letter-to-the-players-dec-05&catid=71-2005&Itemid=68
| Original = http://ac.turbine.com/?page_id=427
|  Archive = Announcements - 2005/12 - Through Sacrifice, Strength#Letter to the Players
}}
== Discoveries ==
=== [[Town Crier]] Rumors ===
<font color=darkgoldenrod>
:Town Crier tells you, "Part of me wishes to say that Kurth got what he deserved, but..."
:Town Crier tells you, "There's a memorial to Antius near Yanshi. I'm planning to go visit and pay my respects, as soon as I'm off duty."
:Town Crier tells you, "I hear there is a recall on those faulty Glenden Wood Recall Orbs. People are tired of portaling into Glenden Wood and finding all their muscles in a painful state of rigor. You can turn the orb in for a spell scroll with Tomo Genza."
:Town Crier tells you, "You know, I think I've been pursuing the wrong career all this time. I think I'll learn how to swing a sword properly and take the fight to Varicci myself!"
:Town Crier tells you, "I hear tell there's some kind of ghost haunting a ruined temple in the northeast, near the coast..."
:Town Crier tells you, "The brave citizens of Yanshi have rebuilt their town! It's quite impressive."
:Town Crier tells you, "I love this time of year. Everything looks so white and pretty..."
:Town Crier tells you, "All right, I'm sick of the cold now. How long until it gets warm again?"
:Town Crier tells you, "I have to weep whenever I think about poor, brave Antius. No, I won't weep. I can be strong for the Queen."
:Town Crier tells you, "Viamontians are still at Glenden Wood! What more could they want?"
:Town Crier tells you, "I've heard that people are finding it much easier to pick up new skills, within reason. That's good. A mind that stops learning is a mind that's started dying, I always say."
:Town Crier tells you, "There's a running rumor that claims Ulgrim has a secret hatch on one of his islands. There is no truth to this rumor, it's a dirty lie perpetrated by Ulgrim himself. Don't listen to that man, he spins falsehoods and untruths wherever he ends up deciding to drink for the month."
:Town Crier tells you, "I don't get it. Elysa sent a Royal Guard to Yanshi, but she couldn't help out Kurth, and now Kurth is... Well, let us not ever speak of that man again."
:Town Crier tells you, "Glenden Wood is still standing even after the attack. I hear that an archer has been organizing a counter-attack against the Viamontians, too."
:Town Crier tells you, "I don't even have to look at the snow to know that winter is here. These days, when I leave my cottage, I get attacked by Snowmen instead of Scarecrows. Ah, the turn of the seasons..."
:Town Crier tells you, "Glenden Wood is still standing even after the attack. I hear that an archer has been organizing a counter-attack against the Viamontians, too."
:Town Crier tells you, "I urge you to go to Yanshi and pay your respects at the memorial to Antius. He was a good man. Is that what the Viamontians have been after? A way to well and truly kill someone? It was bad enough thinking Nuhmudira and Oswald had that power, but now this mad bull King..."
:Town Crier tells you, "I've heard that people are finding it much easier to pick up new skills, within reason. That's good. A mind that stops learning is a mind that's started dying, I always say."
:Town Crier tells you, "I don't even have to look at the snow to know that winter is here. These days, when I leave my cottage, I get attacked by Snowmen instead of Scarecrows. Ah, the turn of the seasons..."
:Town Crier tells you, "So there's this ghost at a ruined temple up north. I hear tell the temple is inhabited by Shadows! It's been a long time since Shadows really made a ruckus. I hope the appearance of this temple isn't some kind of dire sign..."
:Town Crier tells you, "The citizens of Yanshi have rebuilt their town, stronger than ever, but there's still trouble brewing down there... That's why Elysa stationed a Royal Guard in town."</font>
----
=== [[Ulgrim]] Rumors ===
''Free Rumors:''
<font color=darkgoldenrod>
:Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "Poor Elysa, it's like she's cursed. Every man she gets close to dies horribly. I wonder if Asheron has anything to do with it... That's why I had to send back that box of chocolates she sent me a while ago. I'm no fool! Besides, romancng a Queen would surely interrupt my drinking time."
:Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "That was a hint, youngster. Get me some stout, or I'll fix her up with you next."
:Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "I knew Kurth was going to go on over to the other side. The man was loyal as a dog, but a starved dog will turn feral eventually. I guess Elysa never had any pets."
:Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "Ghosts and shadows cavorting on the northeast coast? I'll believe it when I see it. Of course, I'm not planning to get up there any time soon."
:Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "Yeah, I think I'll change my occupation. Wait, what do you mean there's no Tessera for Competitive Drinking?"
:Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "Yanshi's been rebuilt, eh? Nice high walls? That's all fine and good, but... How is the tavern?"
:Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "Boy oh boy, another winter. I'm not looking forward to this one. I'm not sure I can afford to heat my mansion, what with the price of firewood going through the roof. I may have to give up stout, or turn to a life of crime..."
:Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "Hrm. Definitely a life of crime."
:Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "A moment of silence for a brave and noble man. We will not forget you, Antius."</font>
''Stout Rumors:''
<font color=darkgoldenrod>
:Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "Maybe I'm just being paranoid, but I see Nuhmudira's hand in some recent events. That woman! Imagine if I'd married her like she asked me to. I'd probably have drunk myself to death by now."
:Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "So it's true. Real death has returned to Dereth. All right, I'm being overdramatic. Varicci's not the first to discover that terrible power, but he's certainly the most... uncouth."
:Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "So, have you heard the story about that ghost at the ruined temple, way up on the northeast coast? Gives me the creeps. It reminds me of my brothers, back on Ispar... No, wait, I hated those guys. There were always filching my stout. I'm glad they're not here!"


:Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "The only thing we have to fear is fear itself. That, and weapons that can sever your lifestone connection. That's something to fear, too."
== Game Changes ==
* The Glenden Wood Orb can now be turned into and NPC for a scroll that will teach you the recall spell.
* The Town of Yanshi has finally been rebuilt. It is now located near the Old Yanshi Festival grounds. A memorial to Antius Blackmoor has also been placed outside the town, so that everyone may pay their respects to a fallen hero.
* The Invasion of Glenden Wood has been pushed back and the Guard Captains have now moved in and secured the town again. Make sure to speak with The NPC's in town to get all of the latest happenings in that area.
* The Temples of Forgetfulness and Enlightenment have been revised.
* The shards that players collected when trying to help out Antius, will have a use this month.


:Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "Kurth willingly gave his allegiance to Varicci, but there's no way he willingly got changed into one of those monstrous things. Just goes to show what happens when you cooperate with a tyrant. Keep that in mind, friend."
== New Quests ==
 
:Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "The only thing we have to fear is fear itself. That, and weapons that can sever your lifestone connection. That's something to fear, too."
 
:Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "I've seen it all in my time on this weird, wacky world. Nothing surprises me any more. Not even foul, stinking betrayal. But don't listen to me. No one ever does."
 
:Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "Winter has come! You know, it always catches me by surprise when it comes around again."</font>
 
----
 
=== New [[Quests]] ===
* [[Pay Respects to Antius Blackmoor]]
* [[Shield of Yanshi Quest]]
* [[Shield of Yanshi Quest]]
* [[The Shadows of Bitter Winter]]
* [[The Shadows of Bitter Winter]]
* [[Glenden Wood Invasion]]
* [[Glenden Wood Invasion]]


=== Updated Quests ===
== Updated Quests ==
* [[Attribute and Skill Redistribution]]
* New timers added for all skill and attribute quests. In addition, you now a give a Token of Modification, received from the servant statues, to the appropriate skill statue to receive the redistribution gem instead of picking it up. Read the [[Announcements - 2005/12 - Through Sacrifice, Strength#Letter to the Players|letter to the players]] for more information.
: New timers added for all skill and attribute quests. In addition, you now a give a Token of Modification, received from the servant statues, to the appropriate skill statue to receive the redistribution gem instead of picking it up. Read the [[Announcements - 2005/12 - Through Sacrifice, Strength#Letter to the Players|letter to the players]] for more information.
* [[Attribute and Skill Redistribution|Temple of Enlightenment]]
* [[Attribute and Skill Redistribution|Temple of Enlightenment]]
:1st-2nd gems: Instant
** 1st-2nd gems: Instant
:3rd-4th gems: 1 week timer
** 3rd-4th gems: 1 week timer
:5th-8th gems: 2 week timer
** 5th-8th gems: 2 week timer
:9th and above: 3 week timer
** 9th and above: 3 week timer
* [[Attribute and Skill Redistribution|Temple of Forgetfulness]]
* [[Attribute and Skill Redistribution|Temple of Forgetfulness]]
:1st-4th gems: Instant
** 1st-4th gems: Instant
:5th-8th gems: 1 week timer
** 5th-8th gems: 1 week timer
:9th-16th gems: 2 week timer
** 9th-16th gems: 2 week timer
:17th and above: 3 week timer
** 17th and above: 3 week timer
* [[Attribute and Skill Redistribution|Attribute Redistribution]]
* [[Attribute and Skill Redistribution|Attribute Redistribution]]
:1st-18th: Instant
** 1st-18th: Instant
:19th-36th gems: 1 week timer
** 19th-36th gems: 1 week timer
:37th and above: 2 week timer
** 37th and above: 2 week timer
* [[Tesserae]] - 2 weeks per hand in
* [[Tesserae]] - 2 weeks per hand in
----


=== New [[NPCs]] ===
== New NPCs ==
* [[Bromord Morresten]]
* [[Bromord Morresten]]
* [[Captive]]
* [[Captive]]
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* [[Royal Guard Adrana]]
* [[Royal Guard Adrana]]


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== New Locations ==
 
=== New [[Locations]] ===
* [[Yanshi]] rebuilt
* [[Yanshi]] rebuilt
* [[Granite Quarry]]
* [[Granite Quarry]]
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* [[Viamont Staging Portal (High)]]
* [[Viamont Staging Portal (High)]]


----
== New Items ==
{{Item Table|Caption=[[Armor]]
| Blackmoor Helm
| Blackmoor Plate Coat
| Blackmoor Plate Leggings
| Shield of Yanshi
| Fleet Strike Gauntlets
| Swift Strike Gauntlets
| Quick Strike Gauntlets
}}


=== New [[Items]] ===
{{Item Table|Caption=[[Keys]]
{{Item Table|Caption=[[Mr. P]] ''(Live Event)''
  | Viamont Staging Area Key
  | Pack P.
}}
}}


{{Item Table|Caption=Mysterious Hatch
{{Item Table|Caption=[[Objects]]
| Antius Blackmoor Memorial
| Memorial Sword of Lost Light
  | Mysterious Hatch
  | Mysterious Hatch
| Portal Pillar
| Servant of Alteration
| Servant of Enlightenment
| Servant of Forgetfulness
}}
}}


{{Item Table|Caption=[[Antius Blackmoor|Antius Blackmoor's Armor]]
{{Item Table|Caption=[[Pack Dolls]]
  | Blackmoor Helm
  | Pack P.
  | Blackmoor Plate Coat
}}
  | Blackmoor Plate Leggings
 
{{Item Table|Caption=[[Quest Items]]
  | Token of Modification
  | Yanshi Swarm Matron's Claw
}}
}}


{{Item Table|Caption=[[Pay Respects to Antius Blackmoor]]
{{Item Table|Caption=[[Scrolls]]
  | Antius Blackmoor Memorial
  | Scroll of Glenden Wood Recall
| Memorial Sword of Lost Light
}}
}}


{{Item Table|Caption=[[Shield of Yanshi Quest]]
{{Item Table|Caption=[[Text Items]]
  | Shield of Yanshi
  | Farelaith's Untranslated Journal
  | Yanshi Swarm Matron's Claw
  | Our Bitter Winter
  | Underminer Notes
  | Underminer Notes
}}
}}


{{Item Table|Caption=[[The Shadows of Bitter Winter]]
{{Item Table|Caption=[[Weapons]]
  | Axe of Korogaith
  | Axe of Korogaith
  | Mace of Hiranaith
  | Mace of Hiranaith
  | Spear of Baranaith
  | Spear of Baranaith
| Farelaith's Untranslated Journal
  | Axe of Winter Flame
  | Axe of Winter Flame
  | Mace of Winter Flame
  | Mace of Winter Flame
  | Spear of Winter Flame
  | Spear of Winter Flame
| Our Bitter Winter
}}
{{Item Table|Caption=[[Glenden Wood Invasion]]
| Portal Pillar
| Viamont Staging Area Key
  | Steady Strike Bow
  | Steady Strike Bow
  | Unerring Strike Bow
  | Unerring Strike Bow
  | True Strike Bow
  | True Strike Bow
| Fleet Strike Gauntlets
| Swift Strike Gauntlets
| Quick Strike Gauntlets
}}
}}


{{Item Table|Caption=[[Attribute and Skill Redistribution]] Update
== Updated Items ==
| Servant of Alteration
* {{Itemlink|A Note From Ciandra}}
| Servant of Enlightenment
* {{Itemlink|Tusker Spit}} - Now stackable.
| Servant of Forgetfulness
* {{Itemlink|Moarsmuck}} - Now stackable.
| Token of Modification
}}
 
==== Updated Items ====
* {{Icon Link|A Note From Ciandra}}
* {{Icon Link|Tusker Spit}} - Now stackable.
* {{Icon Link|Moarsmuck}} - Now stackable.
----
 
=== New [[Spells]] ===
* {{Icon Link|Glenden Wood Recall}}
* {{Icon Link|Scroll of Glenden Wood Recall}}
----
 
=== New [[Titles]] ===
* [[Glenden Wood Invasion#Title Rewards|Shield of Glenden]]
* [[Glenden Wood Invasion#Title Rewards|Glenden Wood Knight]]
* [[Glenden Wood Invasion#Title Rewards|Invader's Bane]]
 
----


=== Portal.dat ===
== New Spells ==
:[[File:Portaldat 200512.png]]
* [[Glenden Wood Recall]]


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== New Titles ==
* [[Shield of Glenden]]
* [[Glenden Wood Knight]]
* [[Invader's Bane]]


=== New [[Creatures]] ===
== New Creatures ==
{{Creature Class|No Class
{{Creature Class|No Class
  | Mana Barrier
  | Mana Barrier
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}}
}}


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== New Dialog ==
;Town Crier
{{Dialog|


=== Images ===
|Town Crier tells you, "Part of me wishes to say that Kurth got what he deserved, but..."
Click image for full size.
 
<gallery widths=200px heights=200px perrow=3>
|Town Crier tells you, "There's a memorial to Antius near Yanshi. I'm planning to go visit and pay my respects, as soon as I'm off duty."
File:Pack P. Live.jpg|Pack P.
 
File:Shield of Yanshi Live.jpg|Shield of Yanshi
|Town Crier tells you, "I hear there is a recall on those faulty Glenden Wood Recall Orbs. People are tired of portaling into Glenden Wood and finding all their muscles in a painful state of rigor. You can turn the orb in for a spell scroll with Tomo Genza."
File:Servant of Forgetfulness Live.jpg|Servant of Forgetfulness
 
</gallery>
|Town Crier tells you, "You know, I think I've been pursuing the wrong career all this time. I think I'll learn how to swing a sword properly and take the fight to Varicci myself!"
 
|Town Crier tells you, "I hear tell there's some kind of ghost haunting a ruined temple in the northeast, near the coast..."
 
|Town Crier tells you, "The brave citizens of Yanshi have rebuilt their town! It's quite impressive."
 
|Town Crier tells you, "I love this time of year. Everything looks so white and pretty..."
 
|Town Crier tells you, "All right, I'm sick of the cold now. How long until it gets warm again?"
 
|Town Crier tells you, "I have to weep whenever I think about poor, brave Antius. No, I won't weep. I can be strong for the Queen."
 
|Town Crier tells you, "Viamontians are still at Glenden Wood! What more could they want?"
 
|Town Crier tells you, "I've heard that people are finding it much easier to pick up new skills, within reason. That's good. A mind that stops learning is a mind that's started dying, I always say."
 
|Town Crier tells you, "There's a running rumor that claims Ulgrim has a secret hatch on one of his islands. There is no truth to this rumor, it's a dirty lie perpetrated by Ulgrim himself. Don't listen to that man, he spins falsehoods and untruths wherever he ends up deciding to drink for the month."
 
|Town Crier tells you, "I don't get it. Elysa sent a Royal Guard to Yanshi, but she couldn't help out Kurth, and now Kurth is... Well, let us not ever speak of that man again."
 
|Town Crier tells you, "Glenden Wood is still standing even after the attack. I hear that an archer has been organizing a counter-attack against the Viamontians, too."
 
|Town Crier tells you, "I don't even have to look at the snow to know that winter is here. These days, when I leave my cottage, I get attacked by Snowmen instead of Scarecrows. Ah, the turn of the seasons..."
 
|Town Crier tells you, "Glenden Wood is still standing even after the attack. I hear that an archer has been organizing a counter-attack against the Viamontians, too."
 
|Town Crier tells you, "I urge you to go to Yanshi and pay your respects at the memorial to Antius. He was a good man. Is that what the Viamontians have been after? A way to well and truly kill someone? It was bad enough thinking Nuhmudira and Oswald had that power, but now this mad bull King..."
 
|Town Crier tells you, "I've heard that people are finding it much easier to pick up new skills, within reason. That's good. A mind that stops learning is a mind that's started dying, I always say."
 
|Town Crier tells you, "I don't even have to look at the snow to know that winter is here. These days, when I leave my cottage, I get attacked by Snowmen instead of Scarecrows. Ah, the turn of the seasons..."
 
|Town Crier tells you, "So there's this ghost at a ruined temple up north. I hear tell the temple is inhabited by Shadows! It's been a long time since Shadows really made a ruckus. I hope the appearance of this temple isn't some kind of dire sign..."
 
|Town Crier tells you, "The citizens of Yanshi have rebuilt their town, stronger than ever, but there's still trouble brewing down there... That's why Elysa stationed a Royal Guard in town."
 
;Ulgrim the Unpleasant
 
''Free Rumors''
 
|Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "Poor Elysa, it's like she's cursed. Every man she gets close to dies horribly. I wonder if Asheron has anything to do with it... That's why I had to send back that box of chocolates she sent me a while ago. I'm no fool! Besides, romancng a Queen would surely interrupt my drinking time."
 
|Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "That was a hint, youngster. Get me some stout, or I'll fix her up with you next."
 
|Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "I knew Kurth was going to go on over to the other side. The man was loyal as a dog, but a starved dog will turn feral eventually. I guess Elysa never had any pets."
 
|Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "Ghosts and shadows cavorting on the northeast coast? I'll believe it when I see it. Of course, I'm not planning to get up there any time soon."
 
|Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "Yeah, I think I'll change my occupation. Wait, what do you mean there's no Tessera for Competitive Drinking?"
 
|Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "Yanshi's been rebuilt, eh? Nice high walls? That's all fine and good, but... How is the tavern?"
 
|Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "Boy oh boy, another winter. I'm not looking forward to this one. I'm not sure I can afford to heat my mansion, what with the price of firewood going through the roof. I may have to give up stout, or turn to a life of crime..."
|Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "Hrm. Definitely a life of crime."
 
|Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "A moment of silence for a brave and noble man. We will not forget you, Antius."
 
''Stout Rumors''
 
|Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "Maybe I'm just being paranoid, but I see Nuhmudira's hand in some recent events. That woman! Imagine if I'd married her like she asked me to. I'd probably have drunk myself to death by now."
 
|Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "So it's true. Real death has returned to Dereth. All right, I'm being overdramatic. Varicci's not the first to discover that terrible power, but he's certainly the most... uncouth."
 
|Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "So, have you heard the story about that ghost at the ruined temple, way up on the northeast coast? Gives me the creeps. It reminds me of my brothers, back on Ispar... No, wait, I hated those guys. There were always filching my stout. I'm glad they're not here!"
 
|Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "The only thing we have to fear is fear itself. That, and weapons that can sever your lifestone connection. That's something to fear, too."
 
|Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "Kurth willingly gave his allegiance to Varicci, but there's no way he willingly got changed into one of those monstrous things. Just goes to show what happens when you cooperate with a tyrant. Keep that in mind, friend."
 
|Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "The only thing we have to fear is fear itself. That, and weapons that can sever your lifestone connection. That's something to fear, too."
 
|Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "I've seen it all in my time on this weird, wacky world. Nothing surprises me any more. Not even foul, stinking betrayal. But don't listen to me. No one ever does."
 
|Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "Winter has come! You know, it always catches me by surprise when it comes around again."
 
}}


----
== Related Articles ==
* [[Announcements - 2005/12 - Through Sacrifice, Strength#Teaser|Teaser]]
* [[Announcements - 2005/12 - Through Sacrifice, Strength#Rollout Article|Rollout Article]]
* [[Announcements - 2005/12 - Through Sacrifice, Strength#Release Notes|Release Notes]]
* [[Announcements - 2005/12 - Through Sacrifice, Strength#Letter to the Players|Letter to the Players]]


=== Splash Screen ===
== Media ==
[[File:Through Sacrifice, Strength Splash Screen.jpg]]
<gallery>
File:Teaser 200512ACVault.jpg|ACVault
File:Teaser 200512JackCat.jpg|Maggie the Jackcat
File:Teaser 200512Stratics.jpg|AC Stratics
File:Teaser 200512WarCry.jpg|Warcry's Crossroads of Dereth
File:Teaser 200512Mystics.jpg|Asheron's Call Mystics
File:Through Sacrifice, Strength Splash Screen.jpg
File:Portaldat 200512.png|Portal.dat
</gallery>


[[Category:Patches]]
[[Category:Events]]

Latest revision as of 13:04, 13 November 2020

December 2005 - Announcements Page

Game Changes Edit

  • The Glenden Wood Orb can now be turned into and NPC for a scroll that will teach you the recall spell.
  • The Town of Yanshi has finally been rebuilt. It is now located near the Old Yanshi Festival grounds. A memorial to Antius Blackmoor has also been placed outside the town, so that everyone may pay their respects to a fallen hero.
  • The Invasion of Glenden Wood has been pushed back and the Guard Captains have now moved in and secured the town again. Make sure to speak with The NPC's in town to get all of the latest happenings in that area.
  • The Temples of Forgetfulness and Enlightenment have been revised.
  • The shards that players collected when trying to help out Antius, will have a use this month.

New Quests Edit

Updated Quests Edit

  • New timers added for all skill and attribute quests. In addition, you now a give a Token of Modification, received from the servant statues, to the appropriate skill statue to receive the redistribution gem instead of picking it up. Read the letter to the players for more information.
  • Temple of Enlightenment
    • 1st-2nd gems: Instant
    • 3rd-4th gems: 1 week timer
    • 5th-8th gems: 2 week timer
    • 9th and above: 3 week timer
  • Temple of Forgetfulness
    • 1st-4th gems: Instant
    • 5th-8th gems: 1 week timer
    • 9th-16th gems: 2 week timer
    • 17th and above: 3 week timer
  • Attribute Redistribution
    • 1st-18th: Instant
    • 19th-36th gems: 1 week timer
    • 37th and above: 2 week timer
  • Tesserae - 2 weeks per hand in

New NPCs Edit

New Locations Edit

New Items Edit

Blackmoor Helm Blackmoor Plate Coat Blackmoor Plate Leggings Shield of Yanshi Fleet Strike Gauntlets Swift Strike Gauntlets Quick Strike Gauntlets

Viamont Staging Area Key

Antius Blackmoor Memorial Memorial Sword of Lost Light Mysterious Hatch Portal Pillar Servant of Alteration Servant of Enlightenment Servant of Forgetfulness

Pack P.

Token of Modification Yanshi Swarm Matron's Claw

Scroll of Glenden Wood Recall

Farelaith's Untranslated Journal Our Bitter Winter Underminer Notes

Axe of Korogaith Mace of Hiranaith Spear of Baranaith Axe of Winter Flame Mace of Winter Flame Spear of Winter Flame Steady Strike Bow Unerring Strike Bow True Strike Bow

Updated Items Edit

New Spells Edit

New Titles Edit

New Creatures Edit

No Class

Viamontian Knight

New Dialog Edit

Town Crier

Town Crier tells you, "Part of me wishes to say that Kurth got what he deserved, but..."

Town Crier tells you, "There's a memorial to Antius near Yanshi. I'm planning to go visit and pay my respects, as soon as I'm off duty."

Town Crier tells you, "I hear there is a recall on those faulty Glenden Wood Recall Orbs. People are tired of portaling into Glenden Wood and finding all their muscles in a painful state of rigor. You can turn the orb in for a spell scroll with Tomo Genza."

Town Crier tells you, "You know, I think I've been pursuing the wrong career all this time. I think I'll learn how to swing a sword properly and take the fight to Varicci myself!"

Town Crier tells you, "I hear tell there's some kind of ghost haunting a ruined temple in the northeast, near the coast..."

Town Crier tells you, "The brave citizens of Yanshi have rebuilt their town! It's quite impressive."

Town Crier tells you, "I love this time of year. Everything looks so white and pretty..."

Town Crier tells you, "All right, I'm sick of the cold now. How long until it gets warm again?"

Town Crier tells you, "I have to weep whenever I think about poor, brave Antius. No, I won't weep. I can be strong for the Queen."

Town Crier tells you, "Viamontians are still at Glenden Wood! What more could they want?"

Town Crier tells you, "I've heard that people are finding it much easier to pick up new skills, within reason. That's good. A mind that stops learning is a mind that's started dying, I always say."

Town Crier tells you, "There's a running rumor that claims Ulgrim has a secret hatch on one of his islands. There is no truth to this rumor, it's a dirty lie perpetrated by Ulgrim himself. Don't listen to that man, he spins falsehoods and untruths wherever he ends up deciding to drink for the month."

Town Crier tells you, "I don't get it. Elysa sent a Royal Guard to Yanshi, but she couldn't help out Kurth, and now Kurth is... Well, let us not ever speak of that man again."

Town Crier tells you, "Glenden Wood is still standing even after the attack. I hear that an archer has been organizing a counter-attack against the Viamontians, too."

Town Crier tells you, "I don't even have to look at the snow to know that winter is here. These days, when I leave my cottage, I get attacked by Snowmen instead of Scarecrows. Ah, the turn of the seasons..."

Town Crier tells you, "Glenden Wood is still standing even after the attack. I hear that an archer has been organizing a counter-attack against the Viamontians, too."

Town Crier tells you, "I urge you to go to Yanshi and pay your respects at the memorial to Antius. He was a good man. Is that what the Viamontians have been after? A way to well and truly kill someone? It was bad enough thinking Nuhmudira and Oswald had that power, but now this mad bull King..."

Town Crier tells you, "I've heard that people are finding it much easier to pick up new skills, within reason. That's good. A mind that stops learning is a mind that's started dying, I always say."

Town Crier tells you, "I don't even have to look at the snow to know that winter is here. These days, when I leave my cottage, I get attacked by Snowmen instead of Scarecrows. Ah, the turn of the seasons..."

Town Crier tells you, "So there's this ghost at a ruined temple up north. I hear tell the temple is inhabited by Shadows! It's been a long time since Shadows really made a ruckus. I hope the appearance of this temple isn't some kind of dire sign..."

Town Crier tells you, "The citizens of Yanshi have rebuilt their town, stronger than ever, but there's still trouble brewing down there... That's why Elysa stationed a Royal Guard in town."
Ulgrim the Unpleasant

Free Rumors

Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "Poor Elysa, it's like she's cursed. Every man she gets close to dies horribly. I wonder if Asheron has anything to do with it... That's why I had to send back that box of chocolates she sent me a while ago. I'm no fool! Besides, romancng a Queen would surely interrupt my drinking time."

Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "That was a hint, youngster. Get me some stout, or I'll fix her up with you next."

Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "I knew Kurth was going to go on over to the other side. The man was loyal as a dog, but a starved dog will turn feral eventually. I guess Elysa never had any pets."

Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "Ghosts and shadows cavorting on the northeast coast? I'll believe it when I see it. Of course, I'm not planning to get up there any time soon."

Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "Yeah, I think I'll change my occupation. Wait, what do you mean there's no Tessera for Competitive Drinking?"

Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "Yanshi's been rebuilt, eh? Nice high walls? That's all fine and good, but... How is the tavern?"

Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "Boy oh boy, another winter. I'm not looking forward to this one. I'm not sure I can afford to heat my mansion, what with the price of firewood going through the roof. I may have to give up stout, or turn to a life of crime..."

Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "Hrm. Definitely a life of crime."

Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "A moment of silence for a brave and noble man. We will not forget you, Antius."

Stout Rumors

Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "Maybe I'm just being paranoid, but I see Nuhmudira's hand in some recent events. That woman! Imagine if I'd married her like she asked me to. I'd probably have drunk myself to death by now."

Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "So it's true. Real death has returned to Dereth. All right, I'm being overdramatic. Varicci's not the first to discover that terrible power, but he's certainly the most... uncouth."

Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "So, have you heard the story about that ghost at the ruined temple, way up on the northeast coast? Gives me the creeps. It reminds me of my brothers, back on Ispar... No, wait, I hated those guys. There were always filching my stout. I'm glad they're not here!"

Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "The only thing we have to fear is fear itself. That, and weapons that can sever your lifestone connection. That's something to fear, too."

Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "Kurth willingly gave his allegiance to Varicci, but there's no way he willingly got changed into one of those monstrous things. Just goes to show what happens when you cooperate with a tyrant. Keep that in mind, friend."

Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "The only thing we have to fear is fear itself. That, and weapons that can sever your lifestone connection. That's something to fear, too."

Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "I've seen it all in my time on this weird, wacky world. Nothing surprises me any more. Not even foul, stinking betrayal. But don't listen to me. No one ever does."

Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "Winter has come! You know, it always catches me by surprise when it comes around again."

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