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'''January 2013''' - [[Announcements - 2013/01 - Darkest Night|Announcements Page]]
'''January 2013''' - [[Announcements - 2013/01 - Darkest Night|Announcements Page]]
== Turbine Announcements ==
 
=== Teaser Images ===
* Patch Date: 15 January 2013
{{Patch Announcements Links
* Patch Size: 239k (Client: 4,640k)
|  Current = http://ac.turbine.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=754-january-2013-screenshots&catid=89-2013&Itemid=68
 
| Original = http://ac.turbine.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=754-january-2013-screenshots&catid=89-2013&Itemid=68
== New Quests ==
  |  Archive = Announcements - 2013/01 - Darkest Night#Teaser Images
* [[Hoshino Must Die]]
 
== Updated Quests ==
* [[Monthly Explorer Society Quests]]
** 27 days: [[The Temple of Ixir Zi]]
** 13 days: [[The Moars|History & Habits of the Moars]]
** 6 days: [[Tumerok Vanguard Outposts]]
 
== New NPCs ==
* [[Lord Brem]]
 
== Updated NPCs ==
* [[Barkeep Hosaam]]
 
== Updated Locations ==
* [[Lost Ruins]] - The portal level requirement was reduced from 180+ to 150+.
* [[Royal Tent]] - The NPC [[Lord Brem]] was added.
 
== New Items ==
{{Item Table|Caption=[[Armor]]
| Empowered Robe of Utter Darkness
}}
 
{{Item Table|Caption=[[Contracts]]
  | Contract for Lost Lore
  | Contract for Sisters of Light
| Contract for First Sister
| Contract for Second Sister
| Contract for Third Sister
}}
}}


Click image for full size version.
{{Item Table|Caption=[[Keys]]
<gallery perrow=4>
| Inner Sanctum Key
File:Teaser 20130101.jpg|1 - Lock and No Key.
}}
File:Teaser 20130102.jpg|2 - Painful Drop.
File:Teaser 20130103.jpg|3 - Treasure Room.
File:Teaser 20130104.jpg|4 - Unlock the Key.
</gallery>


=== Release Notes ===
{{Item Table|Caption=[[Quest Items]]
{{Patch Announcements Links
  | Mirror Shard
|  Current = http://ac.turbine.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=752-january-2013-release-notes&catid=89-2013&Itemid=68
| Original = http://ac.turbine.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=752-january-2013-release-notes&catid=89-2013&Itemid=68
  | Archive = Announcements - 2013/01 - Darkest Night#Release Notes
}}
}}


=== Teaser ===
{{Item Table|Caption=[[Weapons]]
{{Patch Announcements Links
  | Purified Mouryou Katana
  |  Current = http://ac.turbine.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=753-darkest-night&catid=89-2013&Itemid=68
  | Purified Mouryou Nanjou-tachi
  | Original = http://ac.turbine.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=753-darkest-night&catid=89-2013&Itemid=68
  | Purified Mouryou Nodachi
  | Archive = Announcements - 2013/01 - Darkest Night#Teaser
  | Purified Mouryou Nekode
}}
}}


=== Release Fiction ===
== Updated Items ==
No Release Fiction this month.
Can now be used with the [[Left-hand Tether]]:
* {{Icon Link|Uber Dauloi}}
* {{Icon Link|Uber Falauloi}}
* {{Icon Link|Uber Gauraloi}}
* {{Icon Link|Uber Sacraloi}}
* {{Icon Link|Uber Shauraloi}}
* {{Icon Link|Uber Tauraloi}}
* {{Icon Link|Uber Raudaloi}}


=== Developer Comments ===
Ivoryable property added:
No Developer Comments this month.
* {{Icon Link|Uber Dauloi}}
* {{Icon Link|Uber Falauloi}}
* {{Icon Link|Uber Gauraloi}}
* {{Icon Link|Uber Habraeloi}}
* {{Icon Link|Uber Lautaloi}}
* {{Icon Link|Uber Palauloi}}
* {{Icon Link|Uber Raudaloi}}
* {{Icon Link|Uber Sacraloi}}
* {{Icon Link|Uber Shauraloi}}
* {{Icon Link|Uber Tauraloi}}
 
== New Creatures ==
{{Creature Class|Ghost
| Daimyo Idah
| Daimyo Nobanuga
}}


== Discoveries ==
== New Dialog ==
=== Patch Details ===
'''Town Crier'''
Patch Date: 15 January 2013
 
Patch Size: 239k (Client: 4,640k)
''Free Rumors''
Hotfix:  ???k (??th Month)


=== New Dialog ===
==== [[Town Crier]] Rumors ====
{{Dialog|
{{Dialog|
''Free Rumors''
|Town Crier tells you,  "I've heard several reports of mobilizations against the spectral Hoshino Kei's forces."
|Town Crier tells you,  "I've heard several reports of mobilizations against the spectral Hoshino Kei's forces."


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''Pyreal Rumors''
''Pyreal Rumors''
|Town Crier tells you,  "There's a man in Danby's Outpost seeking assistance with a Mosswart problem he is having."
|Town Crier tells you,  "There's a man in Danby's Outpost seeking assistance with a Mosswart problem he is having."


|Town Crier tells you, "Lord Brem, one of Prince Borelean's Knights, is seeking those adventurers who've aided all of Popkin of the Gate's researchers."
|Town Crier tells you, "Lord Brem, one of Prince Borelean's Knights, is seeking those adventurers who've aided all of Popkin of the Gate's researchers."
|Town Crier tells you, "Those who qualify should seek him in the encampment outside of Hoshino Kei's Fortress."
|Town Crier tells you, "Those who qualify should seek him in the encampment outside of Hoshino Kei's Fortress."
}}


==== [[Ulgrim]] Rumors ====
'''Ulgrim the Unpleasant'''
{{Dialog|
 
''Free Rumors''
''Free Rumors''
|Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you,  "Asheron gave me a talking to about "borrowing" one of the gift boxes"
|Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you,  "Asheron gave me a talking to about "borrowing" one of the gift boxes"


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''Stout Rumors''
''Stout Rumors''
|Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you,  "Seems Borelean didn't want to do it himself, so he assigned it to Lord Brem."
|Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you,  "Seems Borelean didn't want to do it himself, so he assigned it to Lord Brem."
|Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you,  "Lord Brem doesn't want to do it either, so he's trying to find fool hearty adventurers who will do it instead."
|Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you,  "Lord Brem doesn't want to do it either, so he's trying to find fool hearty adventurers who will do it instead."


|Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you,  "Hopefully by now you know that is never a good sign, and likely means a trip to the lifestone is in the future."
|Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you,  "Hopefully by now you know that is never a good sign, and likely means a trip to the lifestone is in the future."


|Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you,  "I'll never forget how you helped me out with that whole broken wand problem. I really owe you one."
|Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you,  "I'll never forget how you helped me out with that whole broken wand problem. I really owe you one."
|Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you,  "So... here."
|Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you,  "So... here."
Ulgrim the Unpleasant gives you Stout.
|Ulgrim the Unpleasant gives you Stout.
|Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you,  "You deserve that... Fred. Fredrina? Bah, whatever."
|Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you,  "You deserve that... Fred. Fredrina? Bah, whatever."


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|Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "I've had a full set of Mystical gear for years now."
|Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "I've had a full set of Mystical gear for years now."
|Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "Oh you thought Epics were good? You have no idea..."
|Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "Oh you thought Epics were good? You have no idea..."
}}
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=== New [[Quests]] ===
* [[Hoshino Must Die]]


==== Updated Quests ====
'''Ansar El-Kerdany'''
* [[Monthly Explorer Society Quests]]


|Ansar El-Kerdany tells you, "Greetings Adventurer! We are looking for adventurers willing to explore the Temple of Ixir Zi."
|Ansar El-Kerdany tells you, "Watch your step in that dangerous place, and I shall reward you upon your return."
|Ansar El-Kerdany tells you, ""


|{{Dialog|
'''Esmond Fielding'''
* [[Ansar El-Kerdany]] (Monthly) - [[The Temple of Ixir Zi]]
:*|Ansar El-Kerdany tells you, "Greetings Adventurer! We are looking for adventurers willing to explore the Temple of Ixir Zi."
:*|Ansar El-Kerdany tells you, "Watch your step in that dangerous place, and I shall reward you upon your return."
:*|- Completion Message;
:*|Ansar El-Kerdany tells you, ""


:* [[Esmond Fielding]] (Bi-Weekly) - [[The Moars|History & Habits of the Moars]]
|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, "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 decided that Fanzen San may be interested in information on the Moars."
:*|Esmond Fielding tells you, "This month we have decided that Fanzen San may be interested in information on the Moars."
|Esmond Fielding tells you, "Search Dereth for texts on these strange beasts and bring them to him and I shall reward you."
:*|Esmond Fielding tells you, "Search Dereth for texts on these strange beasts and bring them to him and I shall reward you."
|Esmond Fielding tells you, "You managed to find a text on the Eating Habits of the Moars. Take this as a reward for your minimal effort."
:*|- Completion Message;
|Esmond Fielding tells you, "Some days I weep for the future of these lands..."
:*|Esmond Fielding tells you, "You managed to find a text on the Eating Habits of the Moars. Take this as a reward for your minimal effort."
|Esmond Fielding tells you, "You managed to find a text on the Hunting Habits of the Moars. Take this as a reward for your slight effort."
:*|Esmond Fielding tells you, "Some days I weep for the future of these lands..."
|Esmond Fielding tells you, "I hope you didn't pull a muscle."
:*|Esmond Fielding tells you, "You managed to find a text on the Hunting Habits of the Moars. Take this as a reward for your slight effort."
|Esmond Fielding tells you, "You managed to find a story of a Preistess and a Moar. Take this as a reward for your solid work."
:*|Esmond Fielding tells you, "I hope you didn't pull a muscle."
|Esmond Fielding tells you, "If Dereth had more like you, we might just live in a world of peace and grandeur."
:*|Esmond Fielding tells you, "You managed to find a story of a Preistess and a Moar. Take this as a reward for your solid work."
:*|Esmond Fielding tells you, "If Dereth had more like you, we might just live in a world of peace and grandeur."


:* [[Niccolo De Luca]] (Weekly) - [[Tumerok Vanguard Outposts]]
'''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 the Tumerok Vanguard Leaders need to be put back in their place."
:*|Niccolo De Luca tells you, "Go up against whichever one you choose. Take the amulet they so proudly wear as proof of your deed."
:*|- Completion Message;
:*|"Niccolo De Luca tells you, "I see by the amulet that you defeated one of the Tumerok Vanguard Leaders. Bravery is within you. Here is your reward."


}}
|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 the Tumerok Vanguard Leaders need to be put back in their place."
|Niccolo De Luca tells you, "Go up against whichever one you choose. Take the amulet they so proudly wear as proof of your deed."
|"Niccolo De Luca tells you, "I see by the amulet that you defeated one of the Tumerok Vanguard Leaders. Bravery is within you. Here is your reward."


{{Dialog|
'''Rand, Game Hunter'''
*[[Monthly 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, "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."
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|Rand, Game Hunter tells you, "This month I've tagged Mosswarts in Dark Design as the other prey of highest difficulty."
|Rand, Game Hunter tells you, "This month I've tagged Mosswarts in Dark Design as the other prey of highest difficulty."
}}
}}
}}
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* [[Lord Brem]] ([[Hoshino Must Die]] quest)


==== Updated [[NPCs]] ====
== Related Articles ==
* [[Barkeep Hosaam]]
* [[Announcements - 2013/01 - Darkest Night#Release Notes|Release Notes]]
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* [[Announcements - 2013/01 - Darkest Night#Teaser|Teaser]]


=== New [[Locations]] ===
== Media ==
==== Updated Locations ====
<gallery perrow=3>
* [[Lost Ruins]] - The portal level requirement was reduced from 180+ to 150+.
File:Teaser 20130101.jpg|1 - Lock and No Key.
* [[Royal Tent]] - The NPC [[Lord Brem]] was added.
File:Teaser 20130102.jpg|2 - Painful Drop.
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File:Teaser 20130103.jpg|3 - Treasure Room.
 
File:Teaser 20130104.jpg|4 - Unlock the Key.
=== New [[Items]] ===
File:Darkest Night Splash Screen.jpg
{{Item Table|Caption=[[Contracts]]
File:Portaldat 201301.png|Portal.dat
| Contract for Lost Lore
| Contract for Sisters of Light
| Contract for First Sister
| Contract for Second Sister
| Contract for Third Sister
}}
{{Item Table|Caption=[[Hoshino Must Die]] quest
| Inner Sanctum Key
| Mirror Shard
| Empowered Robe of Utter Darkness
}}
{{Item Table|Caption=[[Purified Mouryou Weapons]]
| Purified Mouryou Katana
| Purified Mouryou Nanjou-tachi
| Purified Mouryou Nodachi
| Purified Mouryou Nekode
}}
 
=== Updated [[Items]] ===
* These items now can be [[Left-hand Tether|Tethered]]|
** {{Itemlink|Uber Dauloi}}
** {{Itemlink|Uber Falauloi}}
** {{Itemlink|Uber Gauraloi}}
** {{Itemlink|Uber Sacraloi}}
** {{Itemlink|Uber Shauraloi}}
** {{Itemlink|Uber Tauraloi}}
** {{Itemlink|Uber Raudaloi}}
 
* These items now can be [[Salvaged Ivory|Ivoried]]|
** {{Itemlink|Uber Dauloi}}
** {{Itemlink|Uber Falauloi}}
** {{Itemlink|Uber Gauraloi}}
** {{Itemlink|Uber Habraeloi}}
** {{Itemlink|Uber Lautaloi}}
** {{Itemlink|Uber Palauloi}}
** {{Itemlink|Uber Raudaloi}}
** {{Itemlink|Uber Sacraloi}}
** {{Itemlink|Uber Shauraloi}}
** {{Itemlink|Uber Tauraloi}}
 
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=== New [[Titles]] ===
No new titles this month.
 
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=== Portal.dat ===
:[[File:Portaldat 201301.png]]
 
=== Portal.dat (Ingame Icons) ===
{|frame="Void"
|-
:[[File:Portaldat Spacer.png]]
|[[File:Inner Sanctum Key Icon.png]]
|-
|
|7409
|}
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=== New [[Creatures]] ===
{{Creature Class|Ghost
| Daimyo Idah
| Daimyo Nobanuga
}}
----
 
=== Images ===
Click image for full size.
<gallery widths=200px heights=200px perrow=3>
File:Lord Brem Live.jpg|Lord Brem from the [[Hoshino Must Die]] quest.
File:Hoshino_Final_Battle.jpg|The Final Hoshino Battle.
File:Daimyo Idah Live.jpg|[[Daimyo Idah]].
</gallery>
</gallery>


 
[[Category:Events]]
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=== [[Known Issues]] ===
When logging in with old accounts characters may appear to have disappeared.
Refer to this link for info [http://forums.ac.turbine.com/showthread.php?t=58541 Link]
 
==== [[Typos]] ====
 
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=== Splash Screen ===
[[File:Darkest Night Splash Screen.jpg]]
 
[[Category:Patches]]

Latest revision as of 13:06, 13 November 2020

January 2013 - Announcements Page

  • Patch Date: 15 January 2013
  • Patch Size: 239k (Client: 4,640k)

New Quests Edit

Updated Quests Edit

New NPCs Edit

Updated NPCs Edit

Updated Locations Edit

New Items Edit

Empowered Robe of Utter Darkness

Contract for Lost Lore Contract for Sisters of Light Contract for First Sister Contract for Second Sister Contract for Third Sister

Inner Sanctum Key

Mirror Shard

Purified Mouryou Katana Purified Mouryou Nanjou-tachi Purified Mouryou Nodachi Purified Mouryou Nekode

Updated Items Edit

Can now be used with the Left-hand Tether:

Ivoryable property added:

New Creatures Edit

Ghost

New Dialog Edit

Town Crier

Free Rumors

Town Crier tells you, "I've heard several reports of mobilizations against the spectral Hoshino Kei's forces."

Town Crier tells you, "I've heard several rumors of strange crystal formations showing up around Frost Haven."

Pyreal Rumors

Town Crier tells you, "There's a man in Danby's Outpost seeking assistance with a Mosswart problem he is having."

Town Crier tells you, "Lord Brem, one of Prince Borelean's Knights, is seeking those adventurers who've aided all of Popkin of the Gate's researchers."

Town Crier tells you, "Those who qualify should seek him in the encampment outside of Hoshino Kei's Fortress."

Ulgrim the Unpleasant

Free Rumors

Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "Asheron gave me a talking to about "borrowing" one of the gift boxes"

Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "I thought it was first come first serve"

Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "I was looking at my mini golems the other day."

Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "I was thinking having a full sized one running around smashing bunnies would be even better."

Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "Don't feel bad for the bunnies. They are secretly trying to take over Dereth."

Stout Rumors

Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "Seems Borelean didn't want to do it himself, so he assigned it to Lord Brem."

Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "Lord Brem doesn't want to do it either, so he's trying to find fool hearty adventurers who will do it instead."

Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "Hopefully by now you know that is never a good sign, and likely means a trip to the lifestone is in the future."

Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "I'll never forget how you helped me out with that whole broken wand problem. I really owe you one."

Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "So... here."

Ulgrim the Unpleasant gives you Stout.

Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "You deserve that... Fred. Fredrina? Bah, whatever."

Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "I'm gonna need more cowbell!"

Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "You know what I could use. Some new loot."

Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "I've had a full set of Mystical gear for years now."

Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "Oh you thought Epics were good? You have no idea..."

Ansar El-Kerdany

Ansar El-Kerdany tells you, "Greetings Adventurer! We are looking for adventurers willing to explore the Temple of Ixir Zi."

Ansar El-Kerdany tells you, "Watch your step in that dangerous place, and I shall reward you upon your return."

Ansar El-Kerdany tells you, ""

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 decided that Fanzen San may be interested in information on the Moars."

Esmond Fielding tells you, "Search Dereth for texts on these strange beasts and bring them to him and I shall reward you."

Esmond Fielding tells you, "You managed to find a text on the Eating Habits of the Moars. Take this as a reward for your minimal effort."

Esmond Fielding tells you, "Some days I weep for the future of these lands..."

Esmond Fielding tells you, "You managed to find a text on the Hunting Habits of the Moars. Take this as a reward for your slight effort."

Esmond Fielding tells you, "I hope you didn't pull a muscle."

Esmond Fielding tells you, "You managed to find a story of a Preistess and a Moar. Take this as a reward for your solid work."

Esmond Fielding tells you, "If Dereth had more like you, we might just live in a world of peace and grandeur."

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 the Tumerok Vanguard Leaders need to be put back in their place."

Niccolo De Luca tells you, "Go up against whichever one you choose. Take the amulet they so proudly wear as proof of your deed."

"Niccolo De Luca tells you, "I see by the amulet that you defeated one of the Tumerok Vanguard Leaders. Bravery is within you. 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 Voracious Eaters as the moderate difficulty prey."

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

Rand, Game Hunter tells you, "This month I've tagged Lugians in the Valley of Death and Withered Atoll as the high difficulty prey."

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

Rand, Game Hunter tells you, "This month I've tagged Mosswarts in Dark Design as the other prey of highest difficulty."

Related Articles Edit

Media Edit