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'''December 2013''' - [[Announcements - 2013/12 - The Holiday Rush|Announcements Page]]
'''December 2013''' - [[Announcements - 2013/12 - The Holiday Rush|Announcements Page]]
== Turbine Announcements ==
=== Teaser Images ===
{{Patch Announcements Links
|  Current = https://www.asheronscall.com/en/content/2013-events
| Original = https://www.asheronscall.com/en/content/2013-events
|  Archive = Announcements - 2013/12 - The Holiday Rush#Teaser Images
}}


Click image for full size version.
* Patch Date: 10 December 2013
<gallery perrow=4>
* Patch Size: 2,707k (Client: 4,724k)
File:Teaser 20131201.jpg|Puny Isparian
File:Teaser 20131202.jpg|Dashing Through the Snow
File:Teaser 20131203.jpg|Oceans Drudge
File:Teaser 20131204.jpg|In Plain Sight
</gallery>


=== Release Notes ===
== Alchemy Changes ==
{{Patch Announcements Links
* Burden of phial components reduced to zero.
|  Current = https://www.asheronscall.com/en/content/december-2013-release-notes
* Crafting interaction for [[Alchemy Phials]] now yields 5 times more than before.
| Original = https://www.asheronscall.com/en/content/december-2013-release-notes
* New alchemy component called [[Alembic Incanta]] which is used to hasten the process of making oils by essentially removing the Alembic interaction of creating infusions. This new item can be purchased from the Arwic Archmage vendor.
|  Archive = Announcements - 2013/12 - The Holiday Rush#Release Notes
}}


=== Teaser ===
== Fletching Changes ==
{{Patch Announcements Links
* Burden of components reduced to zero.
|  Current = https://www.asheronscall.com/en/content/holiday-rush
* Increased stack size of non-alternate currency Greater Deadly ammo by 500.
| Original = https://www.asheronscall.com/en/content/holiday-rush
* Non-wrapped bundles of ammo that previously yielded 10 will now yield 100.
|  Archive = Announcements - 2013/12 - The Holiday Rush#Teaser
* Wrapped bundles that previously yielded 500 will now yield 1000.
}}
* Whittling interactions of wrapped fletching components adjusted accordingly.


=== Release Fiction ===
== Other Changes ==
{{Patch Announcements Links
* The [[Housing Commands|Housing]] guest list expanded to 128 guests.
| Current = ??
| Original = ??
|  Archive = Announcements - 2013/12 - The Holiday Rush#Release Fiction
}}


=== Developer Comments ===
== New Quests ==
{{Patch Announcements Links
|  Current = ??
| Original = ??
|  Archive = Announcements - 2013/12 - The Holiday Rush#Developer Comments
}}
 
== Discoveries ==
=== Patch Details ===
Patch Date: 10th December, 2013<br>
Patch Size: 2,707k (Client: 4,724k)<br>
Hotfix:  ???k (??th Month)
 
=== [[Town Crier]] Rumors ===
''Free Rumors'':
:<font color=darkgoldenrod>Town Crier tells you, "I've heard several reports of drudge balloon sightings near some of the towns of Dereth."</font><br>
 
 
:<font color=darkgoldenrod>Town Crier tells you, "I've heard several reports of a young man seeking help with some deliveries."</font><br>
 
 
:<font color=darkgoldenrod>Town Crier tells you, "News!  Presents have once again been hidden throughout Dereth!"</font><br>
 
 
:<font color=darkgoldenrod>Town Crier tells you, "I've heard some strange rumors of a pack of gurogs causing trouble in several different towns."</font><br>
 
 
:<font color=darkgoldenrod>Town Crier tells you, "I've heard rumors of mosswarts causing trouble in one of the Sho towns.</font><br>
 
 
:<font color=darkgoldenrod>Town Crier tells you, "I've heard reports that the village of snowmen in Northern Osteth is once again having issues with some irate golem."</font><br>
 
 
:<font color=darkgoldenrod>Town Crier tells you, "News!  Santa Sclavus has returned to Dereth, and needs assistance once again!"</font><br>
 
 
''Pyreal Rumors:''
:<font color=darkgoldenrod>Town Crier tells you, "News! An invading force of drudges on balloons have been spotted randomly attacking towns throughout Dereth!  When these attacks are detected, the Town Criers will do their best to ensure all of Dereth knows where their aid is needed!"</font><br>
 
 
:<font color=darkgoldenrod>Town Crier tells you, "A tour guide named Osdryd is seeking aid with some troublesome mosswarts in Sawato."</font><br>
 
 
:<font color=darkgoldenrod>Town Crier tells you, "A gentleman named Raymond is seeking aid with deliveries throughout Dereth.  He was last seen in the Fiun Outpost."</font><br>
 
 
:<font color=darkgoldenrod>Town Crier tells you, "News! A pack of Gurogs have been spotted randomly attacking towns throughout Dereth!  When these attacks are detected, the Town Criers will do their best to ensure all of Dereth knows where their aid is needed!"</font><br>
 
----
 
=== [[Ulgrim]] Rumors ===
 
''Free Rumors'':
:<font color=darkgoldenrod>Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "I saw someone out hiding gifts around Dereth again."</font><br>
:<font color=darkgoldenrod>Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "I was told not to "borrow" one and bring it to my house again."</font><br>
:<font color=darkgoldenrod>Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "Some people are no fun."</font><br>
:<font color=darkgoldenrod>Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "It isn't like all of you didn't just barge into my house uninvited and open the gift anyway. So who is the truly rude one?"</font><br>
 
 
:<font color=darkgoldenrod>Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "I'm going to go out on a limb and say that Frosthaven is going to be having some trouble again soon."</font><br>
:<font color=darkgoldenrod>Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "It is almost like you can tell exactly when that trouble will happen year after year."</font><br>
:<font color=darkgoldenrod>Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "You'd think they would be ready for it, but nope. Every single time "Help me help me.""</font><br>
:<font color=darkgoldenrod>Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "I don't see them helping me with stout."</font><br>
 
 
:<font color=darkgoldenrod>Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "I've seen groups of creatures eyeing a few of the towns."</font><br>
:<font color=darkgoldenrod>Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "I don't know what they're up to, but I'm sure it won't end in caroling."</font><br>
 
 
''Stout Rumors:''
:<font color=darkgoldenrod>Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "Santa Sclavus went and got himself captured again."</font><br>
:<font color=darkgoldenrod>Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "You might have to take a trip through silly puzzles, dangerous gumdrops and all kinds of shenanigans to free him."</font><br>
:<font color=darkgoldenrod>Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "I'll stay here, drink, and cause my own drunken shenanigans."</font><br>
 
 
:<font color=darkgoldenrod>Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "Holiday sweaters. Apparently it is the new thing."</font><br>
:<font color=darkgoldenrod>Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "All bulky, constricting and itchy."</font><br>
:<font color=darkgoldenrod>Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "Give me a nice freeing robe anyday. The breeze is quite refreshing."</font><br>
 
 
:<font color=darkgoldenrod>Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "Oh you want a tip about where one of the gifts is?"</font><br>
:<font color=darkgoldenrod>Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "Well I want more stout."</font><br>
 
----
 
=== New UI and Game Changes ===
<!-- For updates not covered by any of the sections below -->
* Winter has wrapped Dereth.
* [[Alchemy]] Changes:
** Burden of phial components reduced to zero.
** Crafting interaction for [[Alchemy Phials]] now yields 5 times more than before.
** New alchemy component called [[Alembic Incanta]] which is used to hasten the process of making oils by essentially removing the Alembic interaction of creating infusions. This new item can be purchased from the Arwic Archmage vendor.
** Burden of components reduced to zero.
** Increased stack size of non-alternate currency Greater Deadly ammo by 500.
** Non-wrapped bundles of ammo that previously yielded 10 will now yield 100.
** Wrapped bundles that previously yielded 500 will now yield 1000.
** Whittling interactions of wrapped fletching components adjusted accordingly.
* [[Fletching]] changes:
** Burden of components reduced to zero.
** Increased stack size of non-alternate currency Greater Deadly ammo by 500.
** Non-wrapped bundles of ammo that previously yielded 10 will now yield 100.
** Wrapped bundles that previously yielded 500 will now yield 1000.
** Whittling interactions of wrapped fletching components adjusted accordingly.
* The [[Housing Commands|Housing]] guest list was expanded to 128 guests.
* Removed Magic Mastery from [[Life-attuned Rynthid Tentacle Wand]].
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=== New [[Quests]] ===
* [[Package Delivery]]
* [[Package Delivery]]
* [[Holly Jolly Helper Quest]]
* [[Holly Jolly Helper Quest]]
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* [[Drudge Present Raids]]
* [[Drudge Present Raids]]


 
== Updated Quests ==
==== [[Live Event]]s ====
* [[Seasonal Quests#December|Seasonal Quests]] for December
 
==== [[Bonus XP/Luminance Events]] ====
 
==== Updated [[Quests]] ====
* [[Seasonal_Quests#December_.28Christmas.29|Seasonal Quests]] for December
** [[Hidden Presents]]
** [[Hidden Presents]]
** [[Assault on Frost Haven]]
** [[Assault on Frost Haven]]
** [[Sclavus Santa's House Quest]]
** [[Sclavus Santa's House Quest]]
* [[Monthly Explorer Society Quests]]  
* [[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's quest: [[Jester's Lost Marbles]]
** Esmond Fielding quest: [[Jester Focuses]]
** Niccolo De Luca quest: [[The Jester]]


:* [[Ansar El-Kerdany]]: - [[Jester's Lost Marbles]]
== New NPCs ==
:*:<font color=darkgoldenrod>Ansar El-Kerdany tells you, "Greetings, Adventurer! We are looking for adventurers to help the Jester."</font>
* [[Osdryd]]
:*:<font color=darkgoldenrod>Ansar El-Kerdany tells you, "Discover his ten markers in the Mhoire Armory. Is it a game? Who knows, but at least it will calm the crazy beast."</font>
* [[Raymond]]
:*:<font color=darkgoldenrod>Ansar El-Kerdany tells you, "If you ask me, I think he's lost his marbles if you know what I mean."</font>
* [[Jan]]
:*:- Completion Message;
* [[Natalie]]
:*:<font color=darkgoldenrod>Ansar El-Kerdany tells you, ""</font>
* [[Michelle]]
* [[Chrissy]]
* [[Cindy]]
* [[Blair]]
* [[Stephanie]]
* [[Janet]]
* [[Marcia]]
* [[Joanne]]
* [[Kim]]
* [[Jenny]]


:* [[Esmond Fielding]]: - [[Jester Focuses]]
== New Items ==
:*:<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>
{{Item Table|Caption=[[Alchemy Items]]
:*:<font color=darkgoldenrod>Esmond Fielding tells you, "This month we have decided that the Jester could use a little clarity."</font>
| Alembic Incanta
:*:<font color=darkgoldenrod>Esmond Fielding tells you, "Get him whatever he needs to quiet those voices in his head. I shall reward you upon your successful return."</font>
| Concentrated Alembic Incanta
:*:- Completion Message;
}}
:*:<font color=darkgoldenrod>Esmond Fielding tells you, </font>


:* [[Niccolo De Luca]]: - [[The Jester]]
{{Item Table|Caption=[[Armor]]
:*:<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>
| Holiday Sweater
:*:<font color=darkgoldenrod>Niccolo De Luca tells you, "This month we have decided that The Jester needs some help. Seriously, that guy needs some major help."</font>
:*:<font color=darkgoldenrod>Niccolo De Luca tells you, "Head to his prison and return to me when whatever you may need to do is done. Be ready for anything."</font>
:*:- Completion Message;
:*:<font color=darkgoldenrod>Niccolo De Luca tells you, ""</font>
 
*[[Monthly Game Hunter]]
*: 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 Tusker Rampagers as the moderate difficulty prey."</font>
::<font color=darkgoldenrod>Rand, Game Hunter tells you, "This month I've tagged Crystalline Wisps as the medium difficulty prey."</font>
::<font color=darkgoldenrod>Rand, Game Hunter tells you, "This month I've tagged Drudges in the Valley of Death and Withered Atoll as the high difficulty prey."</font>
::<font color=darkgoldenrod>Rand, Game Hunter tells you, "This month I've tagged Dark Isle Shadows as one of the most difficult prey."</font>
::<font color=darkgoldenrod>Rand, Game Hunter tells you, "This month I've tagged Lugians in Path of the Blind as the other prey of highest difficulty."</font>
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=== New [[NPCs]] ===
* [[Osdryd]] - 29.0S, 58.9E in [[Sawato]]
* [[Raymond]] - 95.7N 56.6W near the [[Fiun Outpost]]
*[[Jan]] - 43.0N, 66.7W ([[Greenspire]])
*[[Natalie]] - 74.4S, 19.2E ([[Qalaba'r]])
*[[Michelle]] - 41.5N, 34.5E ([[Holtburg]])
*[[Chrissy]] - 17.9N, 64.3E ([[Eastham]])
*[[Cindy]] – 40.8N, 83.3W ([[Redspire]])
*[[Blair]] – 61.3S, 82.1E ([[Mayoi]])
*[[Stephanie]] – 33.2S, 72.7E ([[Shoushi]])
*[[Janet]] – 25.3N, 49.2E ([[Cragstone]])
*[[Marcia]] - 39.0N 75.3W ([[Bluespire]])
*[[Joanne]] - 29.4N 27.2E ([[Glenden Wood]])
*[[Kim]] - 21.8S 1.6W ([[Yaraq]])
*[[Jenny]] - 10.3N 58.3E ([[Rithwic]])
 
==== Updated [[NPCs]] ====
 
==== Retired [[NPCs]] ====
 
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=== New [[Locations]] ===
 
==== Updated Locations ====
 
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=== New [[Items]] ===
{{Item Table|Caption=Unknown
| Wooden Top
}}
}}


{{Item Table|Caption=[[Package Delivery]]
{{Item Table|Caption=[[Housing Items]]
| List of Deliveries
| Undelivered Package
  | Carenzi Trophy
  | Carenzi Trophy
| Holiday Chimney
| Holiday Garland
| Holiday Present
  | Holiday Stocking
  | Holiday Stocking
| Holiday Sweater
| Mistletoe
| Snow Tracks
}}
{{Item Table|Caption=[[Holly Jolly Helper Quest]]
| Walking Cane
| Slight Walking Cane
| Hefty Walking Cane
| Fancy Walking Cane
}}
{{Item Table|Caption=[[Gurog Present Raids]]
|Holiday Present (Gurog Present Raids)
| Holiday Chimney
| Holiday Present
| Holiday Sweater
  | Mistletoe
  | Mistletoe
  | Pack Gurog
  | Pack Gurog
  | Pack Max
  | Pack Max
| Pack Pilferer
| Holiday Chimney
| Holiday Garland
| Snow Tracks
}}
}}
{{Item Table|Caption=[[Drudge Present Raids]]
 
{{Item Table|Caption=[[Objects]]
  | Drudge Balloon (Drudge Present Raids)
  | Drudge Balloon (Drudge Present Raids)
  | Holiday Presents (Drudge Present Raids)
  | Holiday Presents (Drudge Present Raids)
  | Holiday Chimney
  | Holiday Present (Gurog Present Raids)
| Holiday Garland
}}
| Holiday Present
 
| Holiday Sweater
{{Item Table|Caption=[[Quest Items]]
| Mistletoe
  | Undelivered Package
  | Pack Pilferer
}}
}}
{{Item Table|Caption=[https://www.asheronscall.com/en/content/ac-screenshot-contest December 2013 Screen Shot contest]
 
  | Painter’s Palette
{{Item Table|Caption=[[Text Items]]
| List of Deliveries (First Version)
| List of Deliveries (Second Version)
  | List of Deliveries (Third Version)
}}
}}
[https://www.asheronscall.com/en/content/screenshot-contest-winners The Screen Shot Contest Winners]


{{Item Table|Caption=[[Assault on Frost Haven]]
{{Item Table|Caption=[[Weapons]]
| Holiday Present
| Painter’s Palette
  | Walking Cane
  | Walking Cane
}}
  | Slight Walking Cane
{{Item Table|Caption=[[Alchemy]]
  | Hefty Walking Cane
| Alembic Incanta
  | Fancy Walking Cane
| Concentrated Alembic Incanta
  | Wooden Top
}}
==== Updated [[Items]] ====
{{Item Table|Caption=[[Alchemy]]
| Aqua Incanta
}}
{{Item Table|Caption=[[Fletching]]
| Bundle of Prismatic Arrowheads
| Bundle of Greater Prismatic Arrowheads
| Bundle of Deadly Prismatic Arrowheads
| Bundle of Greater Deadly Arrowheads
| Bundle of Greater Deadly Blunt Arrowheads
| Bundle of Greater Deadly Broad Arrowheads
  | Bundle of Greater Deadly Armor Piercing Arrowheads
  | Bundle of Greater Deadly Frog Crotch Arrowheads
  | Bundle of Arrowheads
| Bundle of Arrowshafts
| Bundle of Quarrelshafts
| Bundle of Atlatl Dart Shafts
| Bundle of Spiketails
| Wrapped Bundle of Prismatic Arrowheads
| Wrapped Bundle of Greater Prismatic Arrowheads
| Wrapped Bundle of Deadly Prismatic Arrowheads
| Wrapped Bundle of Greater Deadly Arrowheads
| Wrapped Bundle of Greater Deadly Blunt Arrowheads
| Wrapped Bundle of Greater Deadly Broad Arrowheads
| Wrapped Bundle of Greater Deadly Armor Piercing Arrowheads
| Wrapped Bundle of Greater Deadly Frog Crotch Arrowheads
| Wrapped Bundle of Arrowheads
| Wrapped Bundle of Broad Arrowheads
| Wrapped Bundle of Blunt Arrowheads
| Wrapped Bundle of Armor Piercing Arrowheads
| Wrapped Bundle of Frog Crotch Arrowheads
| Wrapped Bundle of Arrowshafts
| Wrapped Bundle of Quarrelshafts
| Bundle of Wrapped Spiketails
| Wrapped Bundle of Atlatl Dartshafts
}}
{{Item Table|Caption=[[Legendary Chests]]
| Legendary Key
}}
{{Item Table|Caption=[[4 Corners of Dereth]] quest
| Idol of the Recluse
}}
{{Item Table|Caption=[[Defeating the Curator of Torment]] quest
  | Life-attuned Rynthid Tentacle Wand
}}
}}


==== Retired [[Items]] ====
== Updated Items ==
* [[Fletching Items]]
** Burden reduced to zero.
** Value increased.
** Craft size per non-wrapped arrowhead bundle increased from 10 arrows to 100 arrows.
** Stack size for non-Greater Deadly ammo increased from 100 to 1,000.
** Stack size for non-alternate currency Greater Deadly ammo increased by 500.
** Wrapped bundles that previously yielded 500 will now yield 1,000.


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* {{Icon Link|Legendary Key}} - Level 150 usage requirement added
* {{Icon Link|Life-attuned Rynthid Tentacle Wand}} - Magic mastery spell removed.


=== New [[Titles]] ===
== New Titles ==
<!-- For titles, please create as a link and make the link a redirect to the quest/event where title is obtained. -->
* [[Gift Gopher]]
* [[Gift Gopher]]
* [[Holiday Hero]]
* [[Holiday Hero]]
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* [[Shutterbug]]
* [[Shutterbug]]


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== New Creatures ==
 
=== Portal.dat ===
:[[File:Portaldat 201312.png]]
 
=== Portal.dat (Ingame Icons) ===
{|frame="Void"
|-
|[[File:Portaldat Spacer.png]]
|[[File:Pack Pilferer Icon.png]]
|[[File:Portaldat Spacer.png]]
|[[File:Undelivered Package Icon.png]]
|[[File:Portaldat Spacer.png]]
|[[File:Icon.png]]
|[[File:Portaldat Spacer.png]]
|[[File:Concentrated Alembic Incanta Icon.png]]
|-
|
|7520
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|7522
|
|7526
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|7527
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|-
|[[File:Portaldat Spacer.png]]
|[[File:Alembic Incanta Icon.png]]
|-
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|7528
|}
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=== New [[Creatures]] ===
{{Creature Class|Drudge
{{Creature Class|Drudge
  | Drudge Pilferer
  | Drudge Pilferer
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}}
}}


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== New Dialog ==
'''Town Crier'''
 
''Free Rumors''
 
{{Dialog|
|Town Crier tells you, "I've heard several reports of drudge balloon sightings near some of the towns of Dereth."
 
|Town Crier tells you, "I've heard several reports of a young man seeking help with some deliveries."
 
|Town Crier tells you, "News!  Presents have once again been hidden throughout Dereth!"
 
|Town Crier tells you, "I've heard some strange rumors of a pack of gurogs causing trouble in several different towns."
 
|Town Crier tells you, "I've heard rumors of mosswarts causing trouble in one of the Sho towns.
 
|Town Crier tells you, "I've heard reports that the village of snowmen in Northern Osteth is once again having issues with some irate golem."
 
|Town Crier tells you, "News!  Santa Sclavus has returned to Dereth, and needs assistance once again!"
 
''Pyreal Rumors''
 
|Town Crier tells you, "News! An invading force of drudges on balloons have been spotted randomly attacking towns throughout Dereth!  When these attacks are detected, the Town Criers will do their best to ensure all of Dereth knows where their aid is needed!"
 
|Town Crier tells you, "A tour guide named Osdryd is seeking aid with some troublesome mosswarts in Sawato."
 
|Town Crier tells you, "A gentleman named Raymond is seeking aid with deliveries throughout Dereth.  He was last seen in the Fiun Outpost."
 
|Town Crier tells you, "News! A pack of Gurogs have been spotted randomly attacking towns throughout Dereth!  When these attacks are detected, the Town Criers will do their best to ensure all of Dereth knows where their aid is needed!"
 
'''Ulgrim the Unpleasant'''
 
''Free Rumors''
 
|Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "I saw someone out hiding gifts around Dereth again."
|Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "I was told not to "borrow" one and bring it to my house again."
|Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "Some people are no fun."
|Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "It isn't like all of you didn't just barge into my house uninvited and open the gift anyway. So who is the truly rude one?"
 
|Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "I'm going to go out on a limb and say that Frosthaven is going to be having some trouble again soon."
|Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "It is almost like you can tell exactly when that trouble will happen year after year."
|Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "You'd think they would be ready for it, but nope. Every single time "Help me help me.""
|Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "I don't see them helping me with stout."
 
|Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "I've seen groups of creatures eyeing a few of the towns."
|Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "I don't know what they're up to, but I'm sure it won't end in caroling."
 
''Stout Rumors''
 
|Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "Santa Sclavus went and got himself captured again."
|Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "You might have to take a trip through silly puzzles, dangerous gumdrops and all kinds of shenanigans to free him."
|Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "I'll stay here, drink, and cause my own drunken shenanigans."
 
|Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "Holiday sweaters. Apparently it is the new thing."
|Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "All bulky, constricting and itchy."
|Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "Give me a nice freeing robe anyday. The breeze is quite refreshing."
 
|Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "Oh you want a tip about where one of the gifts is?"
|Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "Well I want more stout."
 
'''Ansar El-Kerdany'''
 
|Ansar El-Kerdany tells you, "Greetings, Adventurer! We are looking for adventurers to help the Jester."
|Ansar El-Kerdany tells you, "Discover his ten markers in the Mhoire Armory. Is it a game? Who knows, but at least it will calm the crazy beast."
|Ansar El-Kerdany tells you, "If you ask me, I think he's lost his marbles if you know what I mean."


=== Images ===
'''Esmond Fielding'''
Click image for full size.
<gallery widths=200px heights=200px perrow=4>
File:Painter’s Palette Live.jpg|[[Painter’s Palette]]
File:Walking Cane Live.jpg|[[Walking Cane]]
File:Snow Tracks Live.jpg|[[Snow Tracks]]
File:Holiday Sweater Live.jpg|[[Holiday Sweater]]
</gallery>


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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 decided that the Jester could use a little clarity."
|Esmond Fielding tells you, "Get him whatever he needs to quiet those voices in his head. I shall reward you upon your successful return."


=== [[Known Issues]] ===
'''Niccolo De Luca'''


==== [[Typos]] ====
|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 Jester needs some help. Seriously, that guy needs some major help."
|Niccolo De Luca tells you, "Head to his prison and return to me when whatever you may need to do is done. Be ready for anything."


----
'''Rand, Game Hunter'''


=== Splash Screen ===
|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."
[[File:The Holiday Rush Splash Screen.jpg]]
|Rand, Game Hunter tells you, "This month I've tagged Tusker Rampagers as the moderate difficulty prey."
|Rand, Game Hunter tells you, "This month I've tagged Crystalline Wisps as the medium difficulty prey."
|Rand, Game Hunter tells you, "This month I've tagged Drudges 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 Shadows as one of the most difficult prey."
|Rand, Game Hunter tells you, "This month I've tagged Lugians in Path of the Blind as the other prey of highest difficulty."
}}
 
== Related Articles ==
* [[Announcements - 2013/12 - The Holiday Rush#Release Notes|Release Notes]]
* [[Announcements - 2013/12 - The Holiday Rush#Teaser|Teaser]]
* [[Announcements - 2013/12 - The Holiday Rush#Release Fiction|Release Fiction]]
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Latest revision as of 13:07, 13 November 2020

December 2013 - Announcements Page

  • Patch Date: 10 December 2013
  • Patch Size: 2,707k (Client: 4,724k)

Alchemy Changes Edit

  • Burden of phial components reduced to zero.
  • Crafting interaction for Alchemy Phials now yields 5 times more than before.
  • New alchemy component called Alembic Incanta which is used to hasten the process of making oils by essentially removing the Alembic interaction of creating infusions. This new item can be purchased from the Arwic Archmage vendor.

Fletching Changes Edit

  • Burden of components reduced to zero.
  • Increased stack size of non-alternate currency Greater Deadly ammo by 500.
  • Non-wrapped bundles of ammo that previously yielded 10 will now yield 100.
  • Wrapped bundles that previously yielded 500 will now yield 1000.
  • Whittling interactions of wrapped fletching components adjusted accordingly.

Other Changes Edit

  • The Housing guest list expanded to 128 guests.

New Quests Edit

Updated Quests Edit

New NPCs Edit

New Items Edit

Alembic Incanta Concentrated Alembic Incanta

Holiday Sweater

Carenzi Trophy Holiday Stocking Mistletoe Pack Gurog Pack Max Pack Pilferer Holiday Chimney Holiday Garland Snow Tracks

Drudge Balloon (Drudge Present Raids) Holiday Presents (Drudge Present Raids) Holiday Present (Gurog Present Raids)

Undelivered Package

List of Deliveries (First Version) List of Deliveries (Second Version) List of Deliveries (Third Version)

Holiday Present Painter’s Palette Walking Cane Slight Walking Cane Hefty Walking Cane Fancy Walking Cane Wooden Top

Updated Items Edit

  • Fletching Items
    • Burden reduced to zero.
    • Value increased.
    • Craft size per non-wrapped arrowhead bundle increased from 10 arrows to 100 arrows.
    • Stack size for non-Greater Deadly ammo increased from 100 to 1,000.
    • Stack size for non-alternate currency Greater Deadly ammo increased by 500.
    • Wrapped bundles that previously yielded 500 will now yield 1,000.

New Titles Edit

New Creatures Edit

Drudge

Gurog

Mosswart

Rat

New Dialog Edit

Town Crier

Free Rumors

Town Crier tells you, "I've heard several reports of drudge balloon sightings near some of the towns of Dereth."

Town Crier tells you, "I've heard several reports of a young man seeking help with some deliveries."

Town Crier tells you, "News! Presents have once again been hidden throughout Dereth!"

Town Crier tells you, "I've heard some strange rumors of a pack of gurogs causing trouble in several different towns."

Town Crier tells you, "I've heard rumors of mosswarts causing trouble in one of the Sho towns.

Town Crier tells you, "I've heard reports that the village of snowmen in Northern Osteth is once again having issues with some irate golem."

Town Crier tells you, "News! Santa Sclavus has returned to Dereth, and needs assistance once again!"

Pyreal Rumors

Town Crier tells you, "News! An invading force of drudges on balloons have been spotted randomly attacking towns throughout Dereth! When these attacks are detected, the Town Criers will do their best to ensure all of Dereth knows where their aid is needed!"

Town Crier tells you, "A tour guide named Osdryd is seeking aid with some troublesome mosswarts in Sawato."

Town Crier tells you, "A gentleman named Raymond is seeking aid with deliveries throughout Dereth. He was last seen in the Fiun Outpost."

Town Crier tells you, "News! A pack of Gurogs have been spotted randomly attacking towns throughout Dereth! When these attacks are detected, the Town Criers will do their best to ensure all of Dereth knows where their aid is needed!"

Ulgrim the Unpleasant

Free Rumors

Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "I saw someone out hiding gifts around Dereth again."

Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "I was told not to "borrow" one and bring it to my house again."

Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "Some people are no fun."

Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "It isn't like all of you didn't just barge into my house uninvited and open the gift anyway. So who is the truly rude one?"

Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "I'm going to go out on a limb and say that Frosthaven is going to be having some trouble again soon."

Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "It is almost like you can tell exactly when that trouble will happen year after year."

Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "You'd think they would be ready for it, but nope. Every single time "Help me help me.""

Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "I don't see them helping me with stout."

Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "I've seen groups of creatures eyeing a few of the towns."

Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "I don't know what they're up to, but I'm sure it won't end in caroling."

Stout Rumors

Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "Santa Sclavus went and got himself captured again."

Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "You might have to take a trip through silly puzzles, dangerous gumdrops and all kinds of shenanigans to free him."

Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "I'll stay here, drink, and cause my own drunken shenanigans."

Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "Holiday sweaters. Apparently it is the new thing."

Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "All bulky, constricting and itchy."

Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "Give me a nice freeing robe anyday. The breeze is quite refreshing."

Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "Oh you want a tip about where one of the gifts is?"

Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "Well I want more stout."

Ansar El-Kerdany

Ansar El-Kerdany tells you, "Greetings, Adventurer! We are looking for adventurers to help the Jester."

Ansar El-Kerdany tells you, "Discover his ten markers in the Mhoire Armory. Is it a game? Who knows, but at least it will calm the crazy beast."

Ansar El-Kerdany tells you, "If you ask me, I think he's lost his marbles if you know what I mean."

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 the Jester could use a little clarity."

Esmond Fielding tells you, "Get him whatever he needs to quiet those voices in his head. I shall reward you upon your successful return."

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 Jester needs some help. Seriously, that guy needs some major help."

Niccolo De Luca tells you, "Head to his prison and return to me when whatever you may need to do is done. Be ready for anything."

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 Tusker Rampagers as the moderate difficulty prey."

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

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

Rand, Game Hunter tells you, "This month I've tagged Lugians in Path of the Blind as the other prey of highest difficulty."

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