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'''September 2000''' - [[Announcements - 2000/09 - Twilight's Gleaming|Announcements Page]]
'''September 2000''' - [[Announcements - 2000/09 - Twilight's Gleaming|Announcements Page]]
==Turbine Announcements ==


=== Teaser 1 ===
== Game Changes ==
{{Patch Announcements Links
* The towns of [[Arwic]] and [[Tufa]] have been destroyed by the [[Shadow Spires]]
| Current = None
* [[Grievver]], [[Niffis]], and [[Ursuin]] creature types added.
| Original = http://www.zone.com/asheronscall/news/septteaser.asp
* Creature-only weapons introduced.
| Archive = Announcements - 2000/09 - Twilight's Gleaming#Teaser
* [[Dyeing]] introduced.
}}
* [[Details of Secure Trade|Secure Trade]] introduced.
 
* Shields generated by the treasure system will now be created with Invulnerability spells.
=== Teaser 2 ===
* You now gain a skill credit at level 32.
{{Patch Announcements Links
{{Magic|32 was once barren, not a skill point in sight.|That's all been fixed now, it's sweetness and light.|You now have 3 skill credits}}
| Current = None
* Added owls and distant wolves to heavy forests as part of our continuing ambient sound buffs.
| Original = http://classic.zone.msn.com/asheronscall/news/septteaser2.asp
* Cookbooks have been updated with the winners from August's [[Cooking Contest Results|Quest for Chocolate]] event. Also, you can find the writings from the winners of August's [[Writing Contest Results|writing contest]] in the game as well. Check your local town vendor to purchase your copy today!
| Archive = Announcements - 2000/09 - Twilight's Gleaming#Teaser 2
* Fun stuff -- pots, bowls, and cups can now be thrown. The better you are at Thrown Weapons, the better your aim will be with them.
}}
 
=== Details of Secure Trade ===
{{Patch Announcements Links
| Current = None
| Original = http://www.zone.com/asheronscall/news/securetrade.asp
| Archive = Details of Secure Trade  
}}
 
=== Rollout ===
{{Patch Announcements Links
| Current = None
| Original = http://www.zone.com/asheronscall/news/septrollout.asp
| Archive = Announcements - 2000/09 - Twilight's Gleaming#Rollout Article
}}
 
=== Release Notes ===
{{Patch Announcements Links
| Current = None
| Original = http://classic.zone.msn.com/asheronscall/news/septbuild.asp
| Archive = Announcements - 2000/09 - Twilight's Gleaming#Release Notes
}}
 
=== State of the Code ===
{{Patch Announcements Links
| Current = None
| Original = http://www.zone.com/asheronscall/news/ashenewscodestate1.asp
| Archive = Announcements - 2000/09 - Twilight's Gleaming#State of the Code
}}
 
== Discoveries ==
=== New Dialog ===
==== [[Town Crier]] Rumors ====
{{Dialog|
|Town Crier tells you, "Have you heard Aluvians talking about Strathelar, or the Sho who've claimed to see Ben Ten? What rubbish! I'll believe it when I'm able to poke one of them in the head."
 
|Town Crier tells you, "Hey, want to trade? You can trust me."
 
|Town Crier tells you, "There are unconfirmed reports that a skilled Aluvian archeress helped repulse the Shadow attack on Cragstone. A few residents of the town insist it was Elysa"
 
|Town Crier tells you, "Stop poking me - it tickles!"
 
|Town Crier tells you, "Do you like the color of my robe? I dyed it myself, using some herbs I found growing in the desert. I don't think I'll be able to use that pot to make soup again, though..."
 
|Town Crier tells you, "News! The recent activity of the Shadow Spires has again destabilized portalspace. Travelers have reported encounters with the fierce ursuin native to northern Aluvia. Also, rumors abound of some frighteningly strange new magical creatures which may be resistant to magical drains! Dereth has never seen their like before..."
 
|Town Crier tells you, "Yesterday I found a Velvet Fez of Camping Mastery! That weird magical effect sure is scary looking..."
 
|Town Crier tells you, "Three wonderful new books have been authored by Gharu'ndim scribes! "Midnight Revelation" by Ashgad of Thistledown, "Recalling the Calling" by Anjwar al-Jaenth of Morningthaw, and "Derethian Skies" by Ariq al-Binara of Frostfell may be purchased at the Zaikhal Library."
 
|Town Crier tells you, "News! Cragstone was attacked by Shadow forces, but the assault was somehow repulsed. One of the massive Shadow Spires now lies broken in a huge, steaming crater south of the town."
 
|Town Crier tells you, "Wonderful new recipes using the magical ingredient chocolate were discovered last month by Chen Kenichi, Ho Chun, Rhiannon Morgana, Betty Crocker, Khallayne, Aiyaan Shiefu, Atsushi, Yakamura Shinji, and Alanwen. You can acquire these in the updated Specialty and Chocolate Cookbooks, available from your local scribe."
 
|Town Crier tells you, "News! The oasis of Tufa has been destroyed by Shadow attack! Even now, three massive Spires glower over the wreckage. Residents report strange creatures moving in the crater."
 
|Town Crier tells you, "News! After the failed assault on Cragstone, the Shadows moved northeast and devastated Arwic! Two Spires now glare down at the burning wreckage. Refugees, so stunned they can only speak in gibberish, have flooded Fort Tethana."
 
|Town Crier tells you, "Just between you and me, I was at Cragstone the night of the attack. I didn't see the archer everyone's talking about, but I did see a mage in white, standing beside the windmill. He - I think it was a he, anyway - raised his hands as the Spire approached, and everything went white..."
 
|Town Crier tells you, "Do you like the color of my robe? I dyed it myself, using some herbs I found growing in the forest. I don't think I'll be able to use that pot to make soup again, though..."
 
|Town Crier tells you, "I heard a strange noise in the wastelands a few days ago. I haven't heard it since, though. I have no idea what it was."
 
|Town Crier tells you, "I've heard travelers at the tavern say that undead are appearing in increasing numbers, especially around the old menhir rings. They seem to be searching for something."
 
|Town Crier tells you, "Three wonderful new books have been authored by Sho scribes! "Loka Jii Learns to Hunt" by Loka Wu of Morningthaw, "The Emperor's Blade" by Ja'afar al-Saladin of Solclaim, and "The Journal of Nandesu Ka" by Nandesu Ka of Leafcull may be purchased at the Hebian-to Library."
 
|Town Crier tells you, "Three wonderful new books have been authored by Aluvian scribes! "Shadows of My Doubts" by Aytalya of Darktide, "The Journals of Change" by Aragorn of Thistledown, and "The D00dz" by Vexorg of Thistledown may be purchased at the Cragstone Library."
 
|Town Crier tells you, "Some ruffian threw a pine stoup at my head the other day, just because there wasn't any news! As if I'm personally responsible for making it? So I threw a platter back at him..."
 
|Town Crier tells you, "I think I ate too much chocolate last month. Do I look fat?"
 
|Town Crier tells you, "Sweet merciful Mothers, have you seen the sky at night? The world is going to end!"
 
|Town Crier tells you, "By the Crimson Stars, the night sky has gone mad!"
 
|Town Crier tells you, "The night sky reminds me of the fires of the Dragon. There will be war, I think."
 
|Town Crier tells you, "It is said in the halls of lore that Ben Ten has been sighted again. I would be excited by this, only... The old Chiran-tou proverb reads, 'Legends only rise in time of strife.' If the heroes of Dereth's early days walk the earth again, it cannot bode well."
 
}}
 
==== [[Ulgrim]] Rumors ====
{{Dialog|
|Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "Archer my butt - I defeated the Shadow Spire at Cragstone! I used Penultimate Life Strike VII, a spell my old friend Harlune taught me."
|Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "A bunch of PKs ran through town yesterday, yelling 'Go go go' and 'Fire in the hole' as they jumped up and down and ran in circles. I think they were looking to one-shot kill each other. One of them killed old Berkholt, then yelled 'hostage down.' Weird. I think they came from Arwic."
|Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "Holtburg has been invaded by hoards of Shadow Bovines wielding polearms. Get there quickly and you can join the defense!"
|Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "That Virindi, Claude, you want to watch out for him.  Treacherous and inscrutable.  And his reagents are defective!  And he smells like wine and cheese."
|Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "Shoushi was attacked by Shadows, but Ben Ten showed up and told them where to find a sturdy iron chest. I hear there's a small army of them encamped at the bottom of Nevius Passage."
----


=== New UI and Major Game Changes ===
== User Interface Updates ==
* [[Commands]]
* Added "@friends online" option.
** Added "@friends online" option.
* [[Game Concepts]]
** Creature-only weapons introduced.
** [[Dyeing]] introduced.
** [[Details of Secure Trade|Secure Trade]] introduced.
* [[Loot]]
** Shields generated by the treasure system will now be created with Invulnerability spells.
* [[Skills]]
** You now gain a skill credit at level 32.
|<font color=cornflowerblue>32 was once barren, not a skill point in sight.
|That's all been fixed now, it's sweetness and light.
|You now have 3 skill credits
* Sound
** Added owls and distant wolves to heavy forests as part of our continuing ambient sound buffs.
* [[Texts]]
** Cookbooks have been updated with the winners from August's [[Cooking Contest Results|Quest for Chocolate]] event. Also, you can find the writings from the winners of August's [[Writing Contest Results|writing contest]] in the game as well. Check your local town vendor to purchase your copy today!
* [[Thrown Weapons]]
** Fun stuff -- pots, bowls, and cups can now be thrown. The better you are at Thrown Weapons, the better your aim will be with them.
}}
----


=== New [[Quests]] ===
== New Quests ==
* [[Caulnalain Vestibule Quest]]
* [[Caulnalain Vestibule Quest]]
* [[Fenmalain Vestibule Quest]]
* [[Fenmalain Vestibule Quest]]
* [[Shendolain Vestibule Quest]]
* [[Shendolain Vestibule Quest]]


==== Live Events ====
== New Events ==
* [[09/21/00 - Fenmalain Soul Crystal]]
* [[Fenmalain, Caulnalain and Shendolain Soul Crystals]]
* [[09/21/00 - Caulnalain Soul Crystal]]
* [[09/21/00 - Shendolain Soul Crystal]]
|[Player Name] has shattered the [Vestibule] Soul Crystal. The crystal's released energy ripples across the landscape of Dereth, causing fluxes along the island's ley lines!
----


=== New NPCs ===
== New NPCs ==
* [[Gerloc the Defender]]
* [[Gerloc the Defender]]
* [[Gersan the Sureshot]]
* [[Gersan the Sureshot]]
* [[Gervena the Oblique]]
* [[Gervena the Oblique]]
* [[Ketnan]] - In the ruins of Arwic at 33.4N, 56.4E.
* [[Ketnan]]
----


=== New [[Locations]] ===
== New Locations ==
* [[Fallen Shadow Spire of Cragstone]]
* [[Fallen Shadow Spire of Cragstone]]
* [[Caulnalain Vestibule]] - 68.5N, 5.5E, northwest of [[Crater Village]]
* [[Caulnalain Vestibule]] - 68.5N, 5.5E, northwest of [[Crater Village]]
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* [[Shendolain Vestibule]] - 53.8S 59.6W, north [[Obsidian Plains]]
* [[Shendolain Vestibule]] - 53.8S 59.6W, north [[Obsidian Plains]]
* [[Shendolain Chamber]] - Inside the vestibule
* [[Shendolain Chamber]] - Inside the vestibule
==== Points of Interest ====
* [[84.0N, 22.2W - Paul & Babe]]
* [[84.0N, 22.2W - Paul & Babe]]
* New [[Menhir Ring]] Dungeons|
* [[Menhir Ring]] Dungeons
** [[Linvak Mountain Range]]
** [[69.7S, 40.1E - Menhir Ring|69.7S, 40.1E - Fenmalain Menhir Ring Dungeon]]
*** [[69.7S, 40.1E - Menhir Ring|69.7S, 40.1E - Fenmalain Menhir Ring Dungeon]]
** [[65.4S, 52.3E - Menhir Ring|65.4S, 52.3E - Fenmalain Menhir Ring Dungeon]]
*** [[65.4S, 52.3E - Menhir Ring|65.4S, 52.3E - Fenmalain Menhir Ring Dungeon]]
** [[82.7N, 21.0E - Menhir Ring|82.7N, 21.0E - Caulnalain Menhir Ring Dungeon]]
** [[Esper Mountain Range]]
** [[61.7N, 34.1E - Menhir Ring|61.7N, 34.1E - Caulnalain Menhir Ring Dungeon]]
*** [[82.7N, 21.0E - Menhir Ring|82.7N, 21.0E - Caulnalain Menhir Ring Dungeon]]
** [[45.3S, 61.1W - Menhir Ring|45.3S, 61.1W - Shendolain Menhir Ring Dungeon]]
*** [[61.7N, 34.1E - Menhir Ring|61.7N, 34.1E - Caulnalain Menhir Ring Dungeon]]
** [[46.2S, 71.8W - Menhir Ring|46.2S, 71.8W - Shendolain Menhir Ring Dungeon]]
** [[Obsidian Plains]]
*** [[45.3S, 61.1W - Menhir Ring|45.3S, 61.1W - Shendolain Menhir Ring Dungeon]]
*** [[46.2S, 71.8W - Menhir Ring|46.2S, 71.8W - Shendolain Menhir Ring Dungeon]]


==== Updated Locations ====
== Updated Locations ==
* The towns of [[Arwic]] and [[Tufa]] have been destroyed by the [[Shadow Spires]]
* The towns of [[Arwic]] and [[Tufa]] have been destroyed by the [[Shadow Spires]]
* [[Tufa Menhir Ring]] - Now destroyed.
* [[Tufa Menhir Ring]] - Now destroyed.
* [[Arwic Mines]] - [[Iron Ore]] no longer found in the mines.
* [[Arwic Mines]] - [[Iron Ore]] no longer found in the mines.
----


=== New [[Items]] ===
== New Emotes ==
{{Item Table|Caption=[[Dyeing]]
* *afk*
* *curtsey*
* *meditate*
 
== New Items ==
{{Item Table|Caption=[[Alchemy Items]]
  | Verdalim Plant
  | Verdalim Plant
  | Berimphur Plant
  | Berimphur Plant
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  | Crushed Berimphur Plant
  | Crushed Berimphur Plant
  | Crushed Hennacin Plant
  | Crushed Hennacin Plant
}}
{{Item Table|Caption=[[Cooking Items]]
  | Vial of Verdalim Dye
  | Vial of Verdalim Dye
  | Vial of Berimphur Dye
  | Vial of Berimphur Dye
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}}
}}


{{Item Table|Caption=[[Fenmalain Vestibule Quest]]
{{Item Table|Caption=[[Fletching Items]]
| Bundle of Crystal Arrowheads
}}
 
{{Item Table|Caption=[[Gems]]
  | Fenmalain Gem
  | Fenmalain Gem
| Fenmalain Crystal Orb
| Fenmalain Crystal Bow
| Fenmalain Crystal Shield
| Fenmalain Crystal Crossbow
| Fenmalain Key
| Fenmalain Gate
  | Fenmalain Portal Gem
  | Fenmalain Portal Gem
}}
{{Item Table|Caption=[[Caulnalain Vestibule Quest]]
  | Caulnalain Gem
  | Caulnalain Gem
| Caulnalain Crystal Orb
| Caulnalain Crystal Bow
| Caulnalain Crystal Shield
| Caulnalain Crystal Crossbow
| Caulnalain Key
| Caulnalain Gate
  | Caulnalain Portal Gem
  | Caulnalain Portal Gem
}}
{{Item Table|Caption=[[Shendolain Vestibule Quest]]
  | Shendolain Gem
  | Shendolain Gem
| Shendolain Crystal Orb
| Shendolain Crystal Bow
| Shendolain Crystal Shield
| Shendolain Crystal Crossbow
| Shendolain Key
| Shendolain Gate
  | Shendolain Portal Gem
  | Shendolain Portal Gem
}}
{{Item Table|Caption=Vestibule Live Events
  | Fenmalain Soul Gem
  | Fenmalain Soul Gem
  | Caulnalain Soul Gem
  | Caulnalain Soul Gem
  | Shendolain Soul Gem
  | Shendolain Soul Gem
| Fenmalain Soul Crystal Orb
| Fenmalain Soul Crystal Bow
| Fenmalain Soul Crystal Shield
| Fenmalain Soul Crystal Crossbow
| Caulnalain Soul Crystal Orb
| Caulnalain Soul Crystal Bow
| Caulnalain Soul Crystal Shield
| Caulnalain Soul Crystal Crossbow
| Shendolain Soul Crystal Orb
| Shendolain Soul Crystal Bow
| Shendolain Soul Crystal Shield
| Shendolain Soul Crystal Crossbow
}}
}}


{{Item Table|Caption=[[Bundle of Crystal Arrowheads|Crystal Ammunition]]
{{Item Table|Caption=[[Keys]]
  | Bundle of Crystal Arrowheads
| Fenmalain Key
  | Crystal-tip Arrow
| Caulnalain Key
  | Crystal-tip Quarrel
| Shendolain Key
}}
 
{{Item Table|Caption=[[Objects]]
  | Fenmalain Gate
  | Caulnalain Gate
  | Shendolain Gate
}}
}}


{{Item Table|Caption=[[List of Texts|Texts]]
{{Item Table|Caption=[[Text Items]]
  | Zarea's Notes on Geomancy
  | Zarea's Notes on Geomancy
  | Shadow Dispatch
  | Shadow Dispatch
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}}
}}


==== Updated Items ====
{{Item Table|Caption=[[Weapons]]
* {{Itemlink|Chocolate Cookbook}} - Updated with [[Cooking Contest Results|Cooking Contest]] winners.
| Crystal-tip Arrow
* {{Itemlink|Specialty Cookbook}} - Updated with [[Ice Cream]], [[Applesauce]] and [[Holtburger]] recipes.
| Crystal-tip Quarrel
----
| Fenmalain Crystal Orb
| Fenmalain Crystal Bow
| Fenmalain Crystal Shield
| Fenmalain Crystal Crossbow
| Caulnalain Crystal Orb
| Caulnalain Crystal Bow
| Caulnalain Crystal Shield
| Caulnalain Crystal Crossbow
| Shendolain Crystal Orb
| Shendolain Crystal Bow
| Shendolain Crystal Shield
| Shendolain Crystal Crossbow
| Fenmalain Soul Crystal Orb
| Fenmalain Soul Crystal Bow
| Fenmalain Soul Crystal Shield
| Fenmalain Soul Crystal Crossbow
| Caulnalain Soul Crystal Orb
| Caulnalain Soul Crystal Bow
| Caulnalain Soul Crystal Shield
| Caulnalain Soul Crystal Crossbow
| Shendolain Soul Crystal Orb
| Shendolain Soul Crystal Bow
| Shendolain Soul Crystal Shield
| Shendolain Soul Crystal Crossbow
}}


=== New [[Emotes]] ===
== Updated Items ==
* *afk*
{{Item Table|
* *curtsey*
| Chocolate Cookbook
* *meditate*
| Specialty Cookbook
 
}}
----
 
=== [[Spells]] ===
* {{Itemlink|Camping Mastery}} - "Increases the target's chance of finding phat loot."
----
 
=== Portal.dat ===
[[File:Portaldat 200009.png]]


----
== New Spells ==
* [[Camping Mastery]]


=== New [[Creatures]] ===
== New Creatures ==
{|
|-valign=top
|
{{Creature Class|Auroch
{{Creature Class|Auroch
  | Babe the Blue Auroch
  | Babe the Blue Auroch
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  | Shendolain Satellite Fragment
  | Shendolain Satellite Fragment
}}
}}
|
{{Creature Class|Grievver
{{Creature Class|Grievver
  | Bane Grievver
  | Bane Grievver
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  | Paul the Monouga
  | Paul the Monouga
}}
}}
|
{{Creature Class|Niffis
{{Creature Class|Niffis
  | Parfal Niffis
  | Parfal Niffis
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  | Shadow Cyst
  | Shadow Cyst
}}
}}
|
{{Creature Class|Undead
{{Creature Class|Undead
  | Elleina of Berkesh
  | Elleina of Berkesh
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  | Dire Ursuin
  | Dire Ursuin
}}
}}
|}
----


=== Images ===
== New Dialog ==
<gallery widths=250px heights=250px perrow=3>
;Town Crier
File:Fenmalain Vestibule 3.jpg|Grievver pit in the Fenmalain Vestibule
{{Dialog|
File:Caulnalain Chamber Live 2.jpg|Chamber of the Caulnalain Crystal
|Town Crier tells you, "Have you heard Aluvians talking about Strathelar, or the Sho who've claimed to see Ben Ten? What rubbish! I'll believe it when I'm able to poke one of them in the head."
File:Shendolain Vestibule Live 2.jpg|Shendolain Vestibule Gate
 
File:Tufa Destroyed by a Shadow Spire Live.jpg|Tufa destroyed by a Shadow Spire
|Town Crier tells you, "Hey, want to trade? You can trust me."
File:Arwic_Destroyed Live.jpg|Arwic destroyed by a Shadow Spire
 
File:Trade Initiation Panel Live.jpg|Trade Initiation Panel
|Town Crier tells you, "There are unconfirmed reports that a skilled Aluvian archeress helped repulse the Shadow attack on Cragstone. A few residents of the town insist it was Elysa"
 
|Town Crier tells you, "Stop poking me - it tickles!"
 
|Town Crier tells you, "Do you like the color of my robe? I dyed it myself, using some herbs I found growing in the desert. I don't think I'll be able to use that pot to make soup again, though..."
 
|Town Crier tells you, "News! The recent activity of the Shadow Spires has again destabilized portalspace. Travelers have reported encounters with the fierce ursuin native to northern Aluvia. Also, rumors abound of some frighteningly strange new magical creatures which may be resistant to magical drains! Dereth has never seen their like before..."
 
|Town Crier tells you, "Yesterday I found a Velvet Fez of Camping Mastery! That weird magical effect sure is scary looking..."
 
|Town Crier tells you, "Three wonderful new books have been authored by Gharu'ndim scribes! "Midnight Revelation" by Ashgad of Thistledown, "Recalling the Calling" by Anjwar al-Jaenth of Morningthaw, and "Derethian Skies" by Ariq al-Binara of Frostfell may be purchased at the Zaikhal Library."
 
|Town Crier tells you, "News! Cragstone was attacked by Shadow forces, but the assault was somehow repulsed. One of the massive Shadow Spires now lies broken in a huge, steaming crater south of the town."
 
|Town Crier tells you, "Wonderful new recipes using the magical ingredient chocolate were discovered last month by Chen Kenichi, Ho Chun, Rhiannon Morgana, Betty Crocker, Khallayne, Aiyaan Shiefu, Atsushi, Yakamura Shinji, and Alanwen. You can acquire these in the updated Specialty and Chocolate Cookbooks, available from your local scribe."
 
|Town Crier tells you, "News! The oasis of Tufa has been destroyed by Shadow attack! Even now, three massive Spires glower over the wreckage. Residents report strange creatures moving in the crater."
 
|Town Crier tells you, "News! After the failed assault on Cragstone, the Shadows moved northeast and devastated Arwic! Two Spires now glare down at the burning wreckage. Refugees, so stunned they can only speak in gibberish, have flooded Fort Tethana."
 
|Town Crier tells you, "Just between you and me, I was at Cragstone the night of the attack. I didn't see the archer everyone's talking about, but I did see a mage in white, standing beside the windmill. He - I think it was a he, anyway - raised his hands as the Spire approached, and everything went white..."
 
|Town Crier tells you, "Do you like the color of my robe? I dyed it myself, using some herbs I found growing in the forest. I don't think I'll be able to use that pot to make soup again, though..."
 
|Town Crier tells you, "I heard a strange noise in the wastelands a few days ago. I haven't heard it since, though. I have no idea what it was."
 
|Town Crier tells you, "I've heard travelers at the tavern say that undead are appearing in increasing numbers, especially around the old menhir rings. They seem to be searching for something."
 
|Town Crier tells you, "Three wonderful new books have been authored by Sho scribes! "Loka Jii Learns to Hunt" by Loka Wu of Morningthaw, "The Emperor's Blade" by Ja'afar al-Saladin of Solclaim, and "The Journal of Nandesu Ka" by Nandesu Ka of Leafcull may be purchased at the Hebian-to Library."
 
|Town Crier tells you, "Three wonderful new books have been authored by Aluvian scribes! "Shadows of My Doubts" by Aytalya of Darktide, "The Journals of Change" by Aragorn of Thistledown, and "The D00dz" by Vexorg of Thistledown may be purchased at the Cragstone Library."
 
|Town Crier tells you, "Some ruffian threw a pine stoup at my head the other day, just because there wasn't any news! As if I'm personally responsible for making it? So I threw a platter back at him..."
 
|Town Crier tells you, "I think I ate too much chocolate last month. Do I look fat?"
 
|Town Crier tells you, "Sweet merciful Mothers, have you seen the sky at night? The world is going to end!"
 
|Town Crier tells you, "By the Crimson Stars, the night sky has gone mad!"
 
|Town Crier tells you, "The night sky reminds me of the fires of the Dragon. There will be war, I think."
 
|Town Crier tells you, "It is said in the halls of lore that Ben Ten has been sighted again. I would be excited by this, only... The old Chiran-tou proverb reads, 'Legends only rise in time of strife.' If the heroes of Dereth's early days walk the earth again, it cannot bode well."
 
;Ulgrim the Unpleasant
 
|Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "Archer my butt - I defeated the Shadow Spire at Cragstone! I used Penultimate Life Strike VII, a spell my old friend Harlune taught me."
 
|Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "A bunch of PKs ran through town yesterday, yelling 'Go go go' and 'Fire in the hole' as they jumped up and down and ran in circles. I think they were looking to one-shot kill each other. One of them killed old Berkholt, then yelled 'hostage down.' Weird. I think they came from Arwic."
 
|Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "Holtburg has been invaded by hoards of Shadow Bovines wielding polearms. Get there quickly and you can join the defense!"
 
|Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "That Virindi, Claude, you want to watch out for him.  Treacherous and inscrutable.  And his reagents are defective!  And he smells like wine and cheese."
 
|Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "Shoushi was attacked by Shadows, but Ben Ten showed up and told them where to find a sturdy iron chest. I hear there's a small army of them encamped at the bottom of Nevius Passage."
}}
 
== Related Articles ==
* [[Announcements - 2000/09 - Twilight's Gleaming#Teaser|Teaser]]
* [[Announcements - 2000/09 - Twilight's Gleaming#Teaser|Teaser 2]]
* [[Details of Secure Trade]]
* [[Announcements - 2000/09 - Twilight's Gleaming#Rollout Article|Rollout Article]]
* [[Announcements - 2000/09 - Twilight's Gleaming#Release Notes|Release Notes]]
* [[Announcements - 2000/09 - Twilight's Gleaming#State of the Code|State of the Code]]
 
== Media ==
<gallery>
File:Portaldat 200009.png|Portal.dat
</gallery>
</gallery>


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

Latest revision as of 13:05, 13 November 2020

September 2000 - Announcements Page

Game Changes Edit

  • The towns of Arwic and Tufa have been destroyed by the Shadow Spires
  • Grievver, Niffis, and Ursuin creature types added.
  • Creature-only weapons introduced.
  • Dyeing introduced.
  • Secure Trade introduced.
  • Shields generated by the treasure system will now be created with Invulnerability spells.
  • You now gain a skill credit at level 32.

32 was once barren, not a skill point in sight.
That's all been fixed now, it's sweetness and light.
You now have 3 skill credits
  • Added owls and distant wolves to heavy forests as part of our continuing ambient sound buffs.
  • Cookbooks have been updated with the winners from August's Quest for Chocolate event. Also, you can find the writings from the winners of August's writing contest in the game as well. Check your local town vendor to purchase your copy today!
  • Fun stuff -- pots, bowls, and cups can now be thrown. The better you are at Thrown Weapons, the better your aim will be with them.

User Interface Updates Edit

  • Added "@friends online" option.

New Quests Edit

New Events Edit

New NPCs Edit

New Locations Edit

Updated Locations Edit

New Emotes Edit

  • *afk*
  • *curtsey*
  • *meditate*

New Items Edit

Verdalim Plant Berimphur Plant Hennacin Plant Crushed Verdalim Plant Crushed Berimphur Plant Crushed Hennacin Plant

Vial of Verdalim Dye Vial of Berimphur Dye Vial of Hennacin Dye Verdalim Dye Pot Berimphur Dye Pot Hennacin Dye Pot

Bundle of Crystal Arrowheads

Fenmalain Gem Fenmalain Portal Gem Caulnalain Gem Caulnalain Portal Gem Shendolain Gem Shendolain Portal Gem Fenmalain Soul Gem Caulnalain Soul Gem Shendolain Soul Gem

Fenmalain Key Caulnalain Key Shendolain Key

Fenmalain Gate Caulnalain Gate Shendolain Gate

Zarea's Notes on Geomancy Shadow Dispatch Urgent Dispatch Shadow Missive Daily Report Midnight Revelation Recalling the Calling Derethian Skies Loka Jii Learns to Hunt The Emperor's Blade The Journal of Nandesu Ka Shadows of My Doubts The Journals of Change The D00dz

Crystal-tip Arrow Crystal-tip Quarrel Fenmalain Crystal Orb Fenmalain Crystal Bow Fenmalain Crystal Shield Fenmalain Crystal Crossbow Caulnalain Crystal Orb Caulnalain Crystal Bow Caulnalain Crystal Shield Caulnalain Crystal Crossbow Shendolain Crystal Orb Shendolain Crystal Bow Shendolain Crystal Shield Shendolain Crystal Crossbow Fenmalain Soul Crystal Orb Fenmalain Soul Crystal Bow Fenmalain Soul Crystal Shield Fenmalain Soul Crystal Crossbow Caulnalain Soul Crystal Orb Caulnalain Soul Crystal Bow Caulnalain Soul Crystal Shield Caulnalain Soul Crystal Crossbow Shendolain Soul Crystal Orb Shendolain Soul Crystal Bow Shendolain Soul Crystal Shield Shendolain Soul Crystal Crossbow

Updated Items Edit

Chocolate Cookbook Specialty Cookbook

New Spells Edit

New Creatures Edit

Auroch

Crystal

Grievver

Monouga

Niffis

Shadow

Undead

Ursuin

New Dialog Edit

Town Crier

Town Crier tells you, "Have you heard Aluvians talking about Strathelar, or the Sho who've claimed to see Ben Ten? What rubbish! I'll believe it when I'm able to poke one of them in the head."

Town Crier tells you, "Hey, want to trade? You can trust me."

Town Crier tells you, "There are unconfirmed reports that a skilled Aluvian archeress helped repulse the Shadow attack on Cragstone. A few residents of the town insist it was Elysa"

Town Crier tells you, "Stop poking me - it tickles!"

Town Crier tells you, "Do you like the color of my robe? I dyed it myself, using some herbs I found growing in the desert. I don't think I'll be able to use that pot to make soup again, though..."

Town Crier tells you, "News! The recent activity of the Shadow Spires has again destabilized portalspace. Travelers have reported encounters with the fierce ursuin native to northern Aluvia. Also, rumors abound of some frighteningly strange new magical creatures which may be resistant to magical drains! Dereth has never seen their like before..."

Town Crier tells you, "Yesterday I found a Velvet Fez of Camping Mastery! That weird magical effect sure is scary looking..."

Town Crier tells you, "Three wonderful new books have been authored by Gharu'ndim scribes! "Midnight Revelation" by Ashgad of Thistledown, "Recalling the Calling" by Anjwar al-Jaenth of Morningthaw, and "Derethian Skies" by Ariq al-Binara of Frostfell may be purchased at the Zaikhal Library."

Town Crier tells you, "News! Cragstone was attacked by Shadow forces, but the assault was somehow repulsed. One of the massive Shadow Spires now lies broken in a huge, steaming crater south of the town."

Town Crier tells you, "Wonderful new recipes using the magical ingredient chocolate were discovered last month by Chen Kenichi, Ho Chun, Rhiannon Morgana, Betty Crocker, Khallayne, Aiyaan Shiefu, Atsushi, Yakamura Shinji, and Alanwen. You can acquire these in the updated Specialty and Chocolate Cookbooks, available from your local scribe."

Town Crier tells you, "News! The oasis of Tufa has been destroyed by Shadow attack! Even now, three massive Spires glower over the wreckage. Residents report strange creatures moving in the crater."

Town Crier tells you, "News! After the failed assault on Cragstone, the Shadows moved northeast and devastated Arwic! Two Spires now glare down at the burning wreckage. Refugees, so stunned they can only speak in gibberish, have flooded Fort Tethana."

Town Crier tells you, "Just between you and me, I was at Cragstone the night of the attack. I didn't see the archer everyone's talking about, but I did see a mage in white, standing beside the windmill. He - I think it was a he, anyway - raised his hands as the Spire approached, and everything went white..."

Town Crier tells you, "Do you like the color of my robe? I dyed it myself, using some herbs I found growing in the forest. I don't think I'll be able to use that pot to make soup again, though..."

Town Crier tells you, "I heard a strange noise in the wastelands a few days ago. I haven't heard it since, though. I have no idea what it was."

Town Crier tells you, "I've heard travelers at the tavern say that undead are appearing in increasing numbers, especially around the old menhir rings. They seem to be searching for something."

Town Crier tells you, "Three wonderful new books have been authored by Sho scribes! "Loka Jii Learns to Hunt" by Loka Wu of Morningthaw, "The Emperor's Blade" by Ja'afar al-Saladin of Solclaim, and "The Journal of Nandesu Ka" by Nandesu Ka of Leafcull may be purchased at the Hebian-to Library."

Town Crier tells you, "Three wonderful new books have been authored by Aluvian scribes! "Shadows of My Doubts" by Aytalya of Darktide, "The Journals of Change" by Aragorn of Thistledown, and "The D00dz" by Vexorg of Thistledown may be purchased at the Cragstone Library."

Town Crier tells you, "Some ruffian threw a pine stoup at my head the other day, just because there wasn't any news! As if I'm personally responsible for making it? So I threw a platter back at him..."

Town Crier tells you, "I think I ate too much chocolate last month. Do I look fat?"

Town Crier tells you, "Sweet merciful Mothers, have you seen the sky at night? The world is going to end!"

Town Crier tells you, "By the Crimson Stars, the night sky has gone mad!"

Town Crier tells you, "The night sky reminds me of the fires of the Dragon. There will be war, I think."

Town Crier tells you, "It is said in the halls of lore that Ben Ten has been sighted again. I would be excited by this, only... The old Chiran-tou proverb reads, 'Legends only rise in time of strife.' If the heroes of Dereth's early days walk the earth again, it cannot bode well."
Ulgrim the Unpleasant

Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "Archer my butt - I defeated the Shadow Spire at Cragstone! I used Penultimate Life Strike VII, a spell my old friend Harlune taught me."

Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "A bunch of PKs ran through town yesterday, yelling 'Go go go' and 'Fire in the hole' as they jumped up and down and ran in circles. I think they were looking to one-shot kill each other. One of them killed old Berkholt, then yelled 'hostage down.' Weird. I think they came from Arwic."

Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "Holtburg has been invaded by hoards of Shadow Bovines wielding polearms. Get there quickly and you can join the defense!"

Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "That Virindi, Claude, you want to watch out for him. Treacherous and inscrutable. And his reagents are defective! And he smells like wine and cheese."

Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "Shoushi was attacked by Shadows, but Ben Ten showed up and told them where to find a sturdy iron chest. I hear there's a small army of them encamped at the bottom of Nevius Passage."

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