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'''October 2012''' - [[Announcements - 2012/10 - Seeds of Hope|Announcements Page]]
'''October 2012''' - [[Announcements - 2012/10 - Seeds of Hope|Announcements Page]]
== Turbine Announcements ==
=== Teaser Images ===
{{Patch Announcements Links
|  Current = http://ac.turbine.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=736-october-2012-screenshots&catid=86-2012&Itemid=68
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* Patch Date: 11 October 2012
<gallery perrow=4>
* Patch Size: 576k (Client: 4640k)
File:Teaser 20121001.jpg|1 - Bulb of Mornings
File:Teaser 20121002.jpg|2 - Don't Make Them Angry
File:Teaser 20121003.jpg|3 - Guardian
File:Teaser 20121004.jpg|4 - Told You Not To Make Them Angry
</gallery>


=== Release Notes ===
== Other Changes ==
{{Patch Announcements Links
* [[Spectral Archer]]s that use lightning bows now have matching ammo appearance.
|  Current = http://ac.turbine.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=735-october-2012-release-notes&catid=86-2012&Itemid=68
* Hand Grenades have had their icons fixed.
| Original = http://ac.turbine.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=735-october-2012-release-notes&catid=86-2012&Itemid=68
* Male [[Tumeroks]] can now enter the [[Lost Distillery]].
|  Archive = Announcements - 2012/10 - Seeds of Hope#Release Notes
* Fixed rewards of [[Gaerlan's Citadel]] quests to once again give melee & missile weapons.
}}
* Melee critical blow damage reduced for [[PvP]] situations only.
* [[Dirty Fighting]] bleed damage increased from 50/100 (for trained/spec'd respectively) per 20 seconds to 60/120 per 20 seconds.


=== Teaser ===
== New Quests ==
{{Patch Announcements Links
* [[Harvesting the Bulb of Mornings]]
|  Current = http://ac.turbine.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=737-seeds-of-hope&catid=86-2012&Itemid=68
* [[Nanjou Stockade]]
| Original = http://ac.turbine.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=737-seeds-of-hope&catid=86-2012&Itemid=68
|  Archive = Announcements - 2012/10 - Seeds of Hope#Teaser
}}


=== Release Fiction ===
== New Events ==
{{Patch Announcements Links
* [[2012 Live Events|2012/10 Halloween Live Event]]
|  Current = http://ac.turbine.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=739-october-2012-release-fiction&catid=86-2012&Itemid=68
| Original = http://ac.turbine.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=739-october-2012-release-fiction&catid=86-2012&Itemid=68
| Archive = Announcements - 2012/10 - Seeds of Hope#Release Fiction
}}


=== Developer Comments ===
== Updated Quests ==
No Developer Comments this month.
* [[Gaerlan's Citadel]] - There is now a new level 150+ version of the [[Gaerlan's Citadel]] quest.
* [[Stipends]] - Level 7 Other Item Aura spells now given by [[Agent of the Arcanum|Agents of the Arcanum]] for the appropriate [[Marid#Miscellaneous|Spells Certificate]].
* [[Monthly Explorer Society Quests]]
** 27 days: [[The Painbringer Quest]]
** 13 days: [[Ithaenc Quiddity Seed Quest]]
** 6 days: [[Northern Shroud Cabal]]


== Discoveries ==
== New NPCs ==
=== Patch Details ===
* [[Kaltus]]
Patch Date: 11th October, 2012<br>
* [[Sanctum Guardian Spirit]]
Patch Size: 576k (Client: 4640k)<br>
Hotfix:  ???k (??th Month)


=== [[Town Crier]] Rumors ===
== Updated NPCs ==
''Free Rumors'':
* [[Barkeeper Edsel]]
:<font color=darkgoldenrod>Town Crier tells you,  "I've heard rumors of increased undead assassin activity.  Seems the undead assassins and the Tanada are continuing their conflict."</font><br>
* [[Barkeep Devra]]


:<font color=darkgoldenrod>Town Crier tells you,  "I have several reports of yet another A'nekshay researcher digging up tombs, this time near Neftet."</font><br>
== New Locations ==
* [[Prismatic Guardian Lair]]
* [[Prismatic Ziggurat]]
* [[Proving Grounds Uber]]
* [[Prismatic Devastation]]
* [[Neftet Excavation Site]]
* [[Temple of Mornings]]


:<font color=darkgoldenrod>Town Crier tells you, "I've heard unconfirmed reports of increased activity in Gaerlan's ruined fortress."</font><br>
== New Items ==
{{Item Table|Caption=[[Armor]]
| Modified Elemental Master Robe
| Modified Dauloirae
  | Modified Saelgauloi
}}


:<font color=darkgoldenrod>Town Crier tells you, "The time of Festivus has returned! With the turning of the leaves, the spirits and treats of the season have once again returned to Dereth!"</font><br>
{{Item Table|Caption=[[Contracts]]
  | Contract for Ninja Academy
| Contract for Tanada Intercept
| Contract for Tanada Slaughter
| Contract for Jester Focuses
| Contract for Unleash the Gearknights
| Contract for Virindi Rescue
}}


''Pyreal Rumors:''
{{Item Table|Caption=[[Jewelry]]
:<font color=darkgoldenrod>Town Crier tells you, "Popkin of the Gate, a researcher stationed in Cragstone, has sent word that she now has two dig sites in need of assistance. One in the Vesayen Isles, and the other in Neftet.  These A'nekshay seem to have a nose for trouble... Likely the reason why there are no A'nekshay Town Criers."</font><br>
  | Modified Ring of Intellect
| Modified Bracelet of Knowledge
  | Modified Daulan Faur
}}


:<font color=darkgoldenrod>Town Crier tells you, "Magical fluxuations have weakened Gaerlan's prison, causing a much more powerful Aspect of Gaerlan to form.  Stout adventurers are being called to deal with this increased threat."</font><br>
{{Item Table|Caption=[[Objects]]
| Bulb of Mornings
}}


:<font color=darkgoldenrod>Town Crier tells you, "The time of Festivus has returned! The hunting of costumes, treats, and other seasonal rewards has begun!"</font><br>
{{Item Table|Caption=[[Quest Items]]
| Large Desert Flower
| Delicate Desert Flower
| Seed of Essence
}}


{{Item Table|Caption=[[Unwieldable Items]]
| Modified Iasparailaun
}}


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{{Item Table|Caption=[[Weapons]]
| Seed of Mornings
| Modified Saulandoi
| Modified Taulandoi (Cold)
| Modified Taulandoi (Fire)
| Modified Taulandoi (Acid)
| Modified Taulandoi (Electric)
| Modified Raudaloi
| Modified Gauraloi
| Modified Dauloi
| Modified Palauloi
| Modified Lautaloi
}}


=== [[Ulgrim]] Rumors ===
== New Creatures ==
{{Creature Class|Golem
| Ancient Mud Golem
| Ancient Sandstone Golem
| Ancient Water Golem
| Obsidian Golem Noble
}}


''Free Rumors'':
{{Creature Class|Elemental
:<font color=darkgoldenrod>Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "It's that time of year where I yearn for a good hot spiced pumpkin cider..."</font><br>
  | Ancient Luminary Knight
:<font color=darkgoldenrod>Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "Guess stout will have to do."</font><br>
  | Ancient Aqueous Knight
| Ancient Tenebrous Knight
| Homing Fire Ball
}}


:<font color=darkgoldenrod>Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you,  "Is this when crazy people start wearing k'naths on their heads and climb into ursuin skins or did I get a bad batch of stout?"</font><br>
{{Creature Class|Reedshark
 
  | Location = Dungeon
:<font color=darkgoldenrod>Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "The former Tanada are continuing their war."</font><br>
  | Dune Hunter
:<font color=darkgoldenrod>Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you,  "Shorikan, in the town south of Hoshino's Fortress, is looking for those who completed Darviss's tasks"</font><br>
  | Dune Reaper
:<font color=darkgoldenrod>Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "Be wary, there was something I didn't like about him."</font><br>
  | Dune Seeker
 
  | Guardian Dune Reaper
''Stout Rumors:''
}}
:<font color=darkgoldenrod>Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "Shikken Moriyaki's clan has started to strike back against the Tanada."</font><br>
:<font color=darkgoldenrod>Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "They're only looking for those who have passed Darviss's test."</font><br>
:<font color=darkgoldenrod>Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "But remember, it isn't wise to end up in the middle of a ninja feud."</font><br>
:<font color=darkgoldenrod>Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you,  "Heads roll, arrows fly, and worst of all... they don't have any stout!"</font><br>
 
:<font color=darkgoldenrod>Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you,  "It seems that after all of these years, Gaerlan has unleashed harder obstacles for those wishing to challenge him."</font><br>
:<font color=darkgoldenrod>Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you,  "He is not to be underestimated. Even I had trouble defeating him, and I was only half drunk."</font><br>
 
:<font color=darkgoldenrod>Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you,  "Some people showed up at my island expecting me to just give them stuff because of some holiday back on Ispar."</font><br>
:<font color=darkgoldenrod>Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you,  "I asked them what was in it for me and eventually they got the hint and gave me some stouts."</font><br>
:<font color=darkgoldenrod>Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you,  "Then they stood there staring at me."</font><br>
:<font color=darkgoldenrod>Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you,  "I told them "Guess you were tricked" and slammed the door on them."</font><br>
 
:<font color=darkgoldenrod>Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you,  "The desert elementals continue their quest of releasing Hoshino Kei from her corruption."</font><br>
:<font color=darkgoldenrod>Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you,  "This time they are working much closer to their home."</font><br>
 
:<font color=darkgoldenrod>Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you,  "I've been working on some Olthoi Bait in case they decide to come back. Through long and arduous testing, I've discovered that they can't resist stuffed mushrooms. Just walk through a dungeon dropping those things in a line and you can ambush a whole swarm while they're gobbling them up."</font><br>


{{Creature Class|Wisp
| Rage Wisp
}}


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


=== New UI and Game Changes ===
''Free Rumors''
* 5 New [[Contracts]] were added:
** [[Contract for Ninja Academy]]
** [[Contract for Tanada Intercept]]
** [[Contract for Jester Focuses]] AKA [[Lalalas in My Head]]
** [[Contract for Unleash the Gearknights]] AKA [[Gear Knight Arrival]]
** [[Contract for Virindi Rescue]] AKA [[Virindi Research Facility Quest]]
* Autumn is here and the changes can been see throughout [[Dereth]].
* [[Festivus]]!
* [[Spectral Archer|Spectral Archers]] that use lightning bows now have matching ammo appearance.
* Hand Grenades have had their icons fixed.
* Male [[Tumeroks]] can now enter the [[Lost Distillery]].
* Fixed rewards of [[Gaerlan's Citadel]] quests to once again give melee & missile weapons.
* Melee critical blow damage reduced for [[PvP]] situations only.
* [[Dirty Fighting]] bleed damage increased from 50/100 (for trained/spec'd respectively) per 20 seconds to 60/120 per 20 seconds.


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{{Dialog|
|Town Crier tells you,  "I've heard rumors of increased undead assassin activity.  Seems the undead assassins and the Tanada are continuing their conflict."


=== New [[Quests]] ===
|Town Crier tells you,  "I have several reports of yet another A'nekshay researcher digging up tombs, this time near Neftet."


* [[Harvesting the Bulb of Mornings]]
|Town Crier tells you,  "I've heard unconfirmed reports of increased activity in Gaerlan's ruined fortress."


==== Live Events ====
|Town Crier tells you,  "The time of Festivus has returned! With the turning of the leaves, the spirits and treats of the season have once again returned to Dereth!"


==== Updated Quests ====
''Pyreal Rumors''
* [[Gaerlan's Citadel]] - There is now a new level 150+ version of the [[Gaerlan's Citadel]] quest.
* [[Stipends]] - Level 7 Other Item Aura spells now given by [[Agent of the Arcanum|Agents of the Arcanum]] for the appropriate [[Marid#Miscellaneous|Spells Certificate]].
* [[Monthly Explorer Society Quests]]
*: WARNING: These quests are standalone quests, the xp bonuses are strictly handled by the NPCs in Kara, speak to them after finishing to get your bonus. Also your timer for the bonuses depend on when you completed last month's set of quests, speak to each NPC to find out if your timer hasn't expired yet. More details [[Monthly Explorer Society Quests|here]].


:* [[Ansar El-Kerdany]]: (<font color=blue>Monthly</font>) - [[The Painbringer Quest]]
|Town Crier tells you, "Popkin of the Gate, a researcher stationed in Cragstone, has sent word that she now has two dig sites in need of assistance. One in the Vesayen Isles, and the other in Neftet.  These A'nekshay seem to have a nose for trouble... Likely the reason why there are no A'nekshay Town Criers."
:*:<font color=darkgoldenrod>Ansar El-Kerdany tells you, "Greetings Adventurer! We believe that the Painbringer must be dealt with."</font>
:*:<font color=darkgoldenrod>Ansar El-Kerdany tells you, "Defeat him and bring proof of his destruction to Brighteyes, the Tailor so he is aware of the dangers which exist on that island."</font>
:*:- Completion Message;
:*:<font color=darkgoldenrod>Ansar El-Kerdany tells you, "You defeated the Painbringer? Nice work, we sent the right warrior for the job. Here is your reward."</font>


:* [[Esmond Fielding]]: (<font color=green>Bi-Weekly</font>) - [[Ithaenc Quiddity Seed Quest]]
|Town Crier tells you, "Magical fluxuations have weakened Gaerlan's prison, causing a much more powerful Aspect of Gaerlan to form. Stout adventurers are being called to deal with this increased threat."
:*:<font color=darkgoldenrod>Esmond Fielding tells you, "Greetings Adventurer! The Explorer Society has decided it would help direct attention to citizens in need of help."</font>
:*:<font color=darkgoldenrod>Esmond Fielding tells you, "This month we have heard Aun Aemaua could use assistance in investigating the Quiddity Seed in Ithaenc Cathedral."</font>
:*:<font color=darkgoldenrod>Esmond Fielding tells you, "Help him as soon as you can and report back to me. Make sure to visit the Emissary of Asheron in Asheron's Castle before you start your journey."</font>
:*:- Completion Message;
:*:<font color=darkgoldenrod>Esmond Fielding tells you, </font>


:* [[Niccolo De Luca]]: (<font color=red>Weekly</font>) - [[Northern Shroud Cabal]]
|Town Crier tells you, "The time of Festivus has returned! The hunting of costumes, treats, and other seasonal rewards has begun!"
:*:<font color=darkgoldenrod>Niccolo De Luca tells you, "Greetings Adventurer! The Explorer Society has decided it would help direct attention to citizens in need of help."</font>
:*:<font color=darkgoldenrod>Niccolo De Luca tells you, "This month we have decided that Nomendar al-Rakh could use some assistance with the Northern Shroud Cabal."</font>
:*:<font color=darkgoldenrod>Niccolo De Luca tells you, "Complete this task and I shall reward you."</font>
:*:- Completion Message;
:*:<font color=darkgoldenrod>Niccolo De Luca tells you, </font>


*[[Monthly Game Hunter]]
'''Ulgrim the Unpleasant'''
*: WARNING: These Kill Tasks are standalone quests, the xp bonuses are strictly handled by the [[Rand, Game Hunter]] in [[Holtburg]], speak to [[Rand, Game Hunter|Rand]] after finishing each [[Kill Tasks|Kill Task]] to get your bonus.
::<font color=darkgoldenrod>Rand, Game Hunter tells you, "As a game hunter I've tagged a variety of creatures to test your skills. Kill these creatures to test your skills and prove your abilities and I'll make it worth your while."</font>
::<font color=darkgoldenrod>Rand, Game Hunter tells you, "This month I've tagged Vile, Vicious and Villainous Scarecrows as the moderate difficulty prey."</font>
::<font color=darkgoldenrod>Rand, Game Hunter tells you, "This month I've tagged Undead Sailors as the medium difficulty prey."</font>
::<font color=darkgoldenrod>Rand, Game Hunter tells you, "This month I've tagged Pyre Champions as the high difficulty prey."</font>
::<font color=darkgoldenrod>Rand, Game Hunter tells you, "This month I've tagged Wight Sorcerers as one of the most difficult prey."</font>
::<font color=darkgoldenrod>Rand, Game Hunter tells you, "This month I've tagged Harvest Reapers as the other prey of highest difficulty."</font>
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=== New [[NPCs]] ===
''Free Rumors''


=== Updated [[NPCs]] ===
|Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you,  "It's that time of year where I yearn for a good hot spiced pumpkin cider..."
|Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you,  "Guess stout will have to do."


=== Retired [[NPCs]] ===
|Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you,  "Is this when crazy people start wearing k'naths on their heads and climb into ursuin skins or did I get a bad batch of stout?"


----
|Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you,  "The former Tanada are continuing their war."
|Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you,  "Shorikan, in the town south of Hoshino's Fortress, is looking for those who completed Darviss's tasks"
|Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you,  "Be wary, there was something I didn't like about him."


=== New [[Locations]] ===
''Stout Rumors''
* [[Prismatic Guardian Lair]] - 10.9N 81.2W
* [[Prismatic Ziggurat]]
* [[Proving Grounds Uber]]
* [[Prismatic Devastation]]
* [[Neftet Excavation Site]] - 22.2S, 8.7E


|Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you,  "Shikken Moriyaki's clan has started to strike back against the Tanada."
|Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you,  "They're only looking for those who have passed Darviss's test."
|Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you,  "But remember, it isn't wise to end up in the middle of a ninja feud."
|Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you,  "Heads roll, arrows fly, and worst of all... they don't have any stout!"


==== Updated Locations ====
|Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you,  "It seems that after all of these years, Gaerlan has unleashed harder obstacles for those wishing to challenge him."
|Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you,  "He is not to be underestimated. Even I had trouble defeating him, and I was only half drunk."


----
|Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you,  "Some people showed up at my island expecting me to just give them stuff because of some holiday back on Ispar."
|Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you,  "I asked them what was in it for me and eventually they got the hint and gave me some stouts."
|Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you,  "Then they stood there staring at me."
|Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you,  "I told them "Guess you were tricked" and slammed the door on them."


=== New [[Items]] ===
|Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "The desert elementals continue their quest of releasing Hoshino Kei from her corruption."
{{Item Table|Caption=[[Contracts]]
|Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "This time they are working much closer to their home."
| Contract for Ninja Academy
| Contract for Tanada Intercept
| Contract for Jester Focuses
| Contract for Unleash the Gearknights
  | Contract for Virindi Rescue
}}
{{Item Table|Caption=[[Gaerlan's Citadel]]
| Modified Iasparailaun
| Modified Elemental Master Robe
| Modified Saulandoi
| Modified Taulandoi
}}
{{Item Table|Caption=[[Harvesting the Bulb of Mornings]]
| Large Desert Flower
| Bulb of Mornings
| Seed of Essence
  | Seed of Mornings
}}


=== Updated [[Items]] ===
|Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you,  "I've been working on some Olthoi Bait in case they decide to come back. Through long and arduous testing, I've discovered that they can't resist stuffed mushrooms. Just walk through a dungeon dropping those things in a line and you can ambush a whole swarm while they're gobbling them up."


=== Retired [[Items]] ===
'''Ansar El-Kerdany'''


----
|Ansar El-Kerdany tells you, "Greetings Adventurer! We believe that the Painbringer must be dealt with."
|Ansar El-Kerdany tells you, "Defeat him and bring proof of his destruction to Brighteyes, the Tailor so he is aware of the dangers which exist on that island."
|Ansar El-Kerdany tells you, "You defeated the Painbringer? Nice work, we sent the right warrior for the job. Here is your reward."


=== New [[Titles]] ===
'''Esmond Fielding'''
<!-- For titles, please create as a link and make the link a redirect to the quest/event where title is obtained. -->
* [[Title]]


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|Esmond Fielding tells you, "Greetings Adventurer! The Explorer Society has decided it would help direct attention to citizens in need of help."
|Esmond Fielding tells you, "This month we have heard Aun Aemaua could use assistance in investigating the Quiddity Seed in Ithaenc Cathedral."
|Esmond Fielding tells you, "Help him as soon as you can and report back to me. Make sure to visit the Emissary of Asheron in Asheron's Castle before you start your journey."
|Esmond Fielding tells you,


=== Portal.dat ===
'''Niccolo De Luca'''
:[[File:Portaldat 201210.png]]


=== Portal.dat (Ingame Icons) ===
|Niccolo De Luca tells you, "Greetings Adventurer! The Explorer Society has decided it would help direct attention to citizens in need of help."
{|frame="Void"
|Niccolo De Luca tells you, "This month we have decided that Nomendar al-Rakh could use some assistance with the Northern Shroud Cabal."
|-
|Niccolo De Luca tells you, "Complete this task and I shall reward you."
|[[File:Seed_of_Mornings_Icon.png]]
|Niccolo De Luca tells you, "I received word that you completed Nomendar al-Rakh's task. Impressive work infiltrating the Northern Shroud Cabal. Here is your reward."
|-
|73EA
|
|}
----


=== New [[Creatures]] ===
'''Rand, Game Hunter'''
{{Creature Class|Golem
| Ancient Mud Golem
| Ancient Sandstone Golem
}}


{{Creature Class|Elemental
|Rand, Game Hunter tells you, "As a game hunter I've tagged a variety of creatures to test your skills. Kill these creatures to test your skills and prove your abilities and I'll make it worth your while."
| Ancient Luminary Knight
|Rand, Game Hunter tells you, "This month I've tagged Vile, Vicious and Villainous Scarecrows as the moderate difficulty prey."
| Ancient Aqueous Knight
|Rand, Game Hunter tells you, "This month I've tagged Undead Sailors as the medium difficulty prey."
| Ancient Tenebrous Knight
|Rand, Game Hunter tells you, "This month I've tagged Pyre Champions as the high difficulty prey."
|Rand, Game Hunter tells you, "This month I've tagged Wight Sorcerers as one of the most difficult prey."
|Rand, Game Hunter tells you, "This month I've tagged Harvest Reapers as the other prey of highest difficulty."
}}
}}


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== Related Articles ==
* [[Announcements - 2012/10 - Seeds of Hope#Release Notes|Release Notes]]
* [[Announcements - 2012/10 - Seeds of Hope#Teaser|Teaser]]
* [[Announcements - 2012/10 - Seeds of Hope#Release Fiction|Release Fiction]]


=== Images ===
== Media ==
Click image for full size.
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<gallery widths=200px heights=200px perrow=3>
File:Teaser 20121001.jpg|1 - Bulb of Mornings
File:Tent_at_Neftet_Excavation_Site_Live.jpg|Tent at [[Neftet Excavation Site]].
File:Teaser 20121002.jpg|2 - Don't Make Them Angry
File:Kaltus Live.jpg|[[Kaltus]]
File:Teaser 20121003.jpg|3 - Guardian
File:Seed of Mornings Live.jpg|[[Seed of Mornings]]
File:Teaser 20121004.jpg|4 - Told You Not To Make Them Angry
File:Seeds of Hope Splash Screen.jpg
File:Portaldat 201210.png|Portal.dat
</gallery>
</gallery>


 
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=== [[Known Issues]] ===
 
==== [[Typos]] ====
 
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=== Splash Screen ===
[[File:Seeds of Hope Splash Screen.jpg]]
 
[[Category:Patch]]

Latest revision as of 13:06, 13 November 2020

October 2012 - Announcements Page

  • Patch Date: 11 October 2012
  • Patch Size: 576k (Client: 4640k)

Other Changes Edit

  • Spectral Archers that use lightning bows now have matching ammo appearance.
  • Hand Grenades have had their icons fixed.
  • Male Tumeroks can now enter the Lost Distillery.
  • Fixed rewards of Gaerlan's Citadel quests to once again give melee & missile weapons.
  • Melee critical blow damage reduced for PvP situations only.
  • Dirty Fighting bleed damage increased from 50/100 (for trained/spec'd respectively) per 20 seconds to 60/120 per 20 seconds.

New Quests Edit

New Events Edit

Updated Quests Edit

New NPCs Edit

Updated NPCs Edit

New Locations Edit

New Items Edit

Modified Elemental Master Robe Modified Dauloirae Modified Saelgauloi

Contract for Ninja Academy Contract for Tanada Intercept Contract for Tanada Slaughter Contract for Jester Focuses Contract for Unleash the Gearknights Contract for Virindi Rescue

Modified Ring of Intellect Modified Bracelet of Knowledge Modified Daulan Faur

Bulb of Mornings

Large Desert Flower Delicate Desert Flower Seed of Essence

Modified Iasparailaun

Seed of Mornings Modified Saulandoi Modified Taulandoi (Cold) Modified Taulandoi (Fire) Modified Taulandoi (Acid) Modified Taulandoi (Electric) Modified Raudaloi Modified Gauraloi Modified Dauloi Modified Palauloi Modified Lautaloi

New Creatures Edit

Golem

Elemental

Reedshark

Wisp

New Dialog Edit

Town Crier

Free Rumors

Town Crier tells you, "I've heard rumors of increased undead assassin activity. Seems the undead assassins and the Tanada are continuing their conflict."

Town Crier tells you, "I have several reports of yet another A'nekshay researcher digging up tombs, this time near Neftet."

Town Crier tells you, "I've heard unconfirmed reports of increased activity in Gaerlan's ruined fortress."

Town Crier tells you, "The time of Festivus has returned! With the turning of the leaves, the spirits and treats of the season have once again returned to Dereth!"

Pyreal Rumors

Town Crier tells you, "Popkin of the Gate, a researcher stationed in Cragstone, has sent word that she now has two dig sites in need of assistance. One in the Vesayen Isles, and the other in Neftet. These A'nekshay seem to have a nose for trouble... Likely the reason why there are no A'nekshay Town Criers."

Town Crier tells you, "Magical fluxuations have weakened Gaerlan's prison, causing a much more powerful Aspect of Gaerlan to form. Stout adventurers are being called to deal with this increased threat."

Town Crier tells you, "The time of Festivus has returned! The hunting of costumes, treats, and other seasonal rewards has begun!"

Ulgrim the Unpleasant

Free Rumors

Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "It's that time of year where I yearn for a good hot spiced pumpkin cider..."

Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "Guess stout will have to do."

Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "Is this when crazy people start wearing k'naths on their heads and climb into ursuin skins or did I get a bad batch of stout?"

Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "The former Tanada are continuing their war."

Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "Shorikan, in the town south of Hoshino's Fortress, is looking for those who completed Darviss's tasks"

Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "Be wary, there was something I didn't like about him."

Stout Rumors

Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "Shikken Moriyaki's clan has started to strike back against the Tanada."

Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "They're only looking for those who have passed Darviss's test."

Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "But remember, it isn't wise to end up in the middle of a ninja feud."

Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "Heads roll, arrows fly, and worst of all... they don't have any stout!"

Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "It seems that after all of these years, Gaerlan has unleashed harder obstacles for those wishing to challenge him."

Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "He is not to be underestimated. Even I had trouble defeating him, and I was only half drunk."

Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "Some people showed up at my island expecting me to just give them stuff because of some holiday back on Ispar."

Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "I asked them what was in it for me and eventually they got the hint and gave me some stouts."

Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "Then they stood there staring at me."

Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "I told them "Guess you were tricked" and slammed the door on them."

Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "The desert elementals continue their quest of releasing Hoshino Kei from her corruption."

Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "This time they are working much closer to their home."

Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "I've been working on some Olthoi Bait in case they decide to come back. Through long and arduous testing, I've discovered that they can't resist stuffed mushrooms. Just walk through a dungeon dropping those things in a line and you can ambush a whole swarm while they're gobbling them up."

Ansar El-Kerdany

Ansar El-Kerdany tells you, "Greetings Adventurer! We believe that the Painbringer must be dealt with."

Ansar El-Kerdany tells you, "Defeat him and bring proof of his destruction to Brighteyes, the Tailor so he is aware of the dangers which exist on that island."

Ansar El-Kerdany tells you, "You defeated the Painbringer? Nice work, we sent the right warrior for the job. Here is your reward."

Esmond Fielding

Esmond Fielding tells you, "Greetings Adventurer! The Explorer Society has decided it would help direct attention to citizens in need of help."

Esmond Fielding tells you, "This month we have heard Aun Aemaua could use assistance in investigating the Quiddity Seed in Ithaenc Cathedral."

Esmond Fielding tells you, "Help him as soon as you can and report back to me. Make sure to visit the Emissary of Asheron in Asheron's Castle before you start your journey."

Esmond Fielding tells you,

Niccolo De Luca

Niccolo De Luca tells you, "Greetings Adventurer! The Explorer Society has decided it would help direct attention to citizens in need of help."

Niccolo De Luca tells you, "This month we have decided that Nomendar al-Rakh could use some assistance with the Northern Shroud Cabal."

Niccolo De Luca tells you, "Complete this task and I shall reward you."

Niccolo De Luca tells you, "I received word that you completed Nomendar al-Rakh's task. Impressive work infiltrating the Northern Shroud Cabal. Here is your reward."

Rand, Game Hunter

Rand, Game Hunter tells you, "As a game hunter I've tagged a variety of creatures to test your skills. Kill these creatures to test your skills and prove your abilities and I'll make it worth your while."

Rand, Game Hunter tells you, "This month I've tagged Vile, Vicious and Villainous Scarecrows as the moderate difficulty prey."

Rand, Game Hunter tells you, "This month I've tagged Undead Sailors as the medium difficulty prey."

Rand, Game Hunter tells you, "This month I've tagged Pyre Champions as the high difficulty prey."

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

Rand, Game Hunter tells you, "This month I've tagged Harvest Reapers as the other prey of highest difficulty."

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