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'''August 2004''' - [[Announcements - 2004/08 - From the Darkness Born|Announcements Page]]
'''August 2004''' - [[Announcements - 2004/08 - From the Darkness Born|Announcements Page]]
== Turbine Announcements ==


=== Teaser Images ===
== Game Changes ==
* [[Aerlinthe]] revisions
** [[Spawn Distributions]] updated with the island now aimed at characters of between levels 40-80. See the [[Media:Teaser 200408 E.jpg|official distribution map]] for the different spawn areas.
** New more difficult version of Lady Aerfalle introduced along with a quest mechanic to alternate between the easy version and the new version.
* Other changes:
** New unique [[Foci]] colored icons for [[Life Magic]] scrolls.


'''Turbine:'''
== New Quests ==
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* [[Bleeargh's Gratitude]]
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| [[File:Teaser 200408 D.jpg|200px]]
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'''Exclusives:'''
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|align=center| [http://acvault.ign.com/ ACVault]
|align=center| [http://www.thejackcat.com/ac/ Maggie the Jackcat]
|-valign=top
| [[Image:Teaser 200408ACVault.jpg|200px]]
| [[Image:Teaser 200408JackCat.jpg|200px]]
|-
|align=center| [http://ac.stratics.com/ AC Stratics]
|align=center| [http://ac.warcry.com/ Warcry's Crossroads of Dereth]
|align=center| [http://ac.mystics.de/ Asheron's Call Mystics]
|-valign=top
| [[Image:Teaser 200408Stratics.jpg|200px]]
| [[Image:Teaser 200408WarCry.jpg|200px]]
| [[Image:Teaser 200408Mystics.jpg|200px]]
|}
 
=== Teaser ===
{{Patch Announcements Links
|  Current = http://ac.turbine.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=194-from-the-darkness-born-august&catid=70-2004&Itemid=68
| Original = http://ac.turbinegames.com/index.php?page_id=262
|  Archive = Announcements - 2004/08 - From the Darkness Born#Teaser
}}
 
=== Rollout ===
{{Patch Announcements Links
|  Current = http://ac.turbine.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=191-rollout-article-august&catid=70-2004&Itemid=68
| Original = http://ac.turbinegames.com/index.php?page_id=263
|  Archive = Announcements - 2004/08 - From the Darkness Born#Rollout Article
}}
 
=== Release Notes ===
{{Patch Announcements Links
|  Current = http://ac.turbine.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=190-developers-notes-august&catid=70-2004&Itemid=68
| Original = http://ac.turbinegames.com/index.php?page_id=264
|  Archive = Announcements - 2004/08 - From the Darkness Born#Release Notes
}}
 
=== Letter to the Players ===
{{Patch Announcements Links
|  Current = http://ac.turbine.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=192-letter-to-the-players-august&catid=70-2004&Itemid=68
| Original = http://ac.turbinegames.com/index.php?page_id=259
|  Archive = Announcements - 2004/08 - From the Darkness Born#Letter to the Players
}}
 
== Discoveries ==
=== [[Town Crier]] Rumors ===
 
<font color=darkgoldenrod>Town Crier tells you, "Monty seemed to be complaining about Ketnan and his guile the other day. I wonder what he meant."
 
Town Crier tells you, "I wonder if the High Queen means to rebuild Yanshi. The town has certainly been more bustling since the arrival of the Burun."
 
Town Crier tells you, "I cannot verify if it is true, but I've heard that Shimena Keep has been overrun."
 
Town Crier tells you, "Did you hear that we might make a treaty with the Mosswarts? Has the high Queen gone mad? Does she not remember what they did to Sir Candeth Martine?"
 
Town Crier tells you, "Be cautious if you plan to make your way to Aerlinthe Island. There are reports that tell of new menaces and challenges."
 
Town Crier tells you, "Have you been to the Direlands recently? I've heard that the swamp is starting to change. I wonder if it has anything to do with those big Burun that have been spotted. If I find that Kalazar..."
 
Town Crier tells you, "What color hair do you think Lady Aerfalle had, has, oh never mind?"
 
Town Crier tells you, "Town criers are available in most major towns to tell you of the latest news and events. We'll also give you a piece of information for a bit of money."
 
Town Crier tells you, "So I'm sure you've noticed that I haven't left this spot in nearly four years. Yeah it's a tough life, standing here all day. Sure... sometimes people are nice enough to give me Shackles of Obedience. But I was wondering... Need a patron?"
 
Town Crier tells you, "News! The Master Craftsmen of Glenden Wood have sent more of their young apprentices in the world. All those who wish to further their artisanal skills should contact the apprentices to discover what new crafting tests are available."
 
Town Crier tells you, "Just yesterday I saw someone run by with wings on his back. I don't know whether they were real, or merely something tacked on to the back of his armor. Maybe you should look into that."
 
Town Crier tells you, "Be cautious if you plan to make your way to Aerlinthe Island. There are reports that tell of new menaces and challenges."
 
Town Crier tells you, "I've heard tell that there is an eerie presence that now lurks the halls of Lady Aerfalle's Keep. I wonder if it is another malignant entity?"
 
Town Crier tells you, "An emissary of High Queen Elysa has taken up residence in the bar in Yanshi. Apparently she is looking for assistance in learning as much as we can about the new Burun and the growing threat that they pose."
 
Town Crier tells you, "Have you seen it!? It's huge! It smells foul and no one can seem to figure out what it is meant to be. But it was certainly made quickly and quietly. Those large Burun are very frightening if you ask me. You might want to stay out of the Direlands Swamp unless you are looking for trouble or worse."
 
Town Crier tells you, "Do you remember that little Mosswart fellow that was looking for help a little while back? Well, he's back. He's living in Yanshi and asking for our help. Apparently he has made some kind of deal with High Queen Elysa."
 
Town Crier tells you, "I've heard a rumor that the temple that was found last moon contains more than we originally found. I wonder if it is true?"
 
Town Crier tells you, "In my free time I've been undergoing the tests set forth by the Apprentice craftsmen. I'm well on my way to becoming a skilled fletcher! And my purse is filled with pyreal as well."
 
Town Crier tells you, "Just yesterday I saw someone run by with wings on his back. I don't know whether they were real, or merely something tacked on to the back of his armor. Maybe you should look into that."</font>
 
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=== New [[Quests]] ===
* [[Gromnie Armor]]
* [[King Toad Idol Quest]]
* [[King Toad Idol Quest]]
* [[Bleeargh's Gratitude]]
* [[Hidden Entrance]]
* [[Hidden Entrance]]


==== Updated Quests ====
== Updated Quests ==
* [[Blackmire 3]]
* [[Blackmire 3]]
* [[Exploration Society Letters]] (BD II/III for Society/Exploration weapons)
** 7 new Life Magic [[Fellowship Spells]] added as possble rewards.
* [[Glenden Wood Crafters]] rewards added for new Gromnie teeth
* [[Exploration Society Letters]]
** All weapons updated with [[Biting Strike]], [[Blood Drinker (Spell)|Blood Drinker]] spells and higher damage.
* [[Glenden Wood Crafters]]
** The new Gromnie teeth can be made into xp items for the Glenden Wood crafters.
* [[Lady Aerfalle Quest]]
** New hard version of Lady Aerfalle quest introduced with better rewards.
** Older rewards have also been improved.
* [[Training Academy Quest]] (various small changes)
* [[Training Academy Quest]] (various small changes)


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== New NPCs ==
 
=== New [[NPCs]] ===
* [[Bleeargh]]
* [[Bleeargh]]
* [[Balarazo]]
* [[Balarazo]]
* [[Ghost of Galaeral]]
* [[Ydnew]]


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== New Locations ==
 
* [[Banderling Hovel]]
=== New [[Locations]] ===
* [[Coral Tunnels]]
* [[Coral Tunnels]]
* [[Black Phyntos Hive]]
* [[Dark Mosswart Halls]]
* [[Giant Phyntos Hive]]
* [[Direlands Subway]]
* [[King Toad Idol]]
* [[Hidden Entrance]]
** [[Underway]]
** [[Tunnels]]
** [[Halls]]
* [[King Toad Idol (Dungeon)]]
* [[King Toad Idol (Dungeon)]]
* [[Direlands Subway]]
* [[Mossy Cave (Yanshi)]]
* [[Umbral Hall]]
* [[Watery Grotto]]


==== Updated Locations ====
== Updated Locations ==
* [[Aerlinthe]]
* [[Aerlinthe]]
:* Relic town now has more creatures
** Aerlinthe portal restriction increased from level 35+ to level 40+.
:* The Keep now has more monsters
** [[Relic Town]] - Updated with larger spawns of more difficult creatures.
:* Aerfelle is now guarded by higher level undead
** [[Aerfalle Keep]] - Updated with the new high version Aerfalle and more difficult creature spawns.
* [[Mount Lethe]] now has magma flow leading to the peak
** [[Aerlinthe Reservoir]] - Updated with some new creatures. Runed chest added.
* [[Mount Lethe Hellfire]] now spawns at the top of Lethe and drops 10-12 infusions instead of 3
** [[Aerlinthe Lower Reservoir]] - Updated with some new creatures. Runed chest added.
* [[Mount Esper]] updated with volcanic island in the middle of the lake
** [[Shimena Keep]] - Updated with new creatures. Runed chests added.
<br>
* [[Mount Lethe]] now has magma flow leading to the peak.
* Mu-Miyah Bunker at 36.1S, 81.0W updated with Shadow Spectres, Phantoms and Wraiths, Bane Grievvers and a Sturdy Steel Chest.
* [[Mount Lethe Hellfire]] now spawns at the top of Lethe and drops 10-12 infusions instead of 3.
* Bunker at 44.5S, 83.4W updated with Undead Soldiers, Skeletal Mates, Skeletal Shaswbucklers, and an Undead Captain.
* [[Mount Esper]] updated with volcanic island in the middle of the lake.
* The [[Menhir Ring|Fenmalain Menhir Ring]] near 46.2S 71.8W has been updated with a [[Tempest]], [[Stasic]], [[Corrosion]] and [[Strife Wisp]] and a few [[Enku Zefirs]].
* [[Burun Cathedral]] - Dead Sclavus now found at the entrance portal.
* The original [[Sclavus Cathedral]] (now [[Burun Cathedral]]) at 42.3S 52.6W has dead sclavus outside the portal.
* [[Burun Fortress]] - Now sealed shut with Renegade Lugians inside.
* A small tumerok spawn near [[Candeth Keep]], at 86.3S 70.3W updated with War Monger, Champions and Troopers.
* [[18.8S, 84.4W - Undead Housing]] - Creatures updated, Runed and Sturdy Steel Chests added. The concealed entrance to the [[Direlands Subway]] is found here inside the cottage.
* The old gromnie spawn at 88.0S, 62.1W updated to 4 brass and 1 copper gromnie.
* [[36.1S, 81.0W - Shadow Bunker]] - Creatures updated, Sturdy Steel Chest added.
* Two houses near 18.6S, 84.3W updated with Elite Revenants, Demilichs, Phantasms and Dark Masters and a Sturdy Steel Chest. A [[Direlands Subway]] is at the bottom near a Sturdy Steel Chest and a Runed Chest (Resistance 300).  
* [[44.5S, 83.4W - Undead Sailor Bunker]] - Creatures updated.
* [[45.2S, 83.2W - Tumerok Fort]] - Creatures updated.
* [[46.2S, 71.8W - Menhir Ring]] - Now inhabited by various types of Wisp.
* [[54.9S, 86.5W - Wisp Pool]] - Creatures updated. (Unconfirmed for this event)
* [[84.9S, 65.8W - Renegade Outpost]] - Creatures updated.
* [[86.3S, 70.3W - Renegade Camp]] - Creatures updated.
* [[87.3S, 71.0W - Gromnie Spawn]] - Creatures updated.
* [[88.0S, 62.1W - Gromnie Spawn]] - Creatures updated.
* [[92.5S, 97.9W - Statue of Bael'Zharon]] - Can no longer be used.


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== New Items ==
 
{{Item Table|Caption=[[Armor]]
=== New [[Items]] ===
  | Guardian's Uniform
 
==== [[Lady Aerfalle|Lady Aerfalle Updates]] ====
 
{{Item Table
  | Ring of the Watchman
| Sacrificial Dagger
| Lady of Aerlinthe's Ornate Chest
| Ornate Ashen Key
  | Aerfalle's Supreme Pallium
  | Aerfalle's Supreme Pallium
| War Staff of Aerfalle
| Superior Ashbane
}}
==== [[Bleeargh's Gratitude]] ====
{{Item Table
| Mire Witch Loincloth
| Necklace of Leerargh
| Hand of Vagurat
| Spear of Kreerg
| The Eye of Drageerg
| Mosswart War Paint
| Interview with the Mosswart
| Mire Witch's Loincloth
| The Eye of Drageerg
  | Swamp Lord's War Paint
  | Swamp Lord's War Paint
| Leerargh's Necklace
| Kreerg's Spear
| Vagurat's Hand
| Mosswart Thanking Stone
}}
==== [[Hidden Entrance]] ====
{{Item Table
| Blueprints for a Burun Fortress
| A Missive
| Report to Niarltah
| Aphus Wading Pants
| Aphus Lounging Shirt
| Aphus Sun Guard
| Guardian's Uniform
| Mages Loop
| Clasp of the Arm
| Clasp of the Heart
| Ring of Enchantment
| Ring of Enhancement
| Silken Wrap
}}
==== [[King Toad Idol Quest]] ====
{{Item Table
| Untranslated Writing
| Note to Torgluuk
| Of the Burun
| A Carved Mosswart Statue
| Unusable Scroll
}}
==== [[Gromnie Armor]] ====
===== Gromnie Hide Set =====
{{Item Table
  | Gromnie Hide Boots
  | Gromnie Hide Boots
  | Ruddy Gromnie Hide
  | Ruddy Gromnie Hide
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  | Gromnie Hide Coat
  | Gromnie Hide Coat
  | Thick Gromnie Hide
  | Thick Gromnie Hide
}}
===== Gromnie Hide Amuli Set =====
{{Item Table
  | Gromnie Hide Amuli Coat
  | Gromnie Hide Amuli Coat
  | Sturdy Gromnie Hide
  | Sturdy Gromnie Hide
  | Gromnie Hide Amuli Leggings
  | Gromnie Hide Amuli Leggings
  | Hardy Gromnie Hide
  | Hardy Gromnie Hide
}}
===== Heavy Gromnie Hide Set =====
{{Item Table
  | Heavy Gromnie Hide Coat
  | Heavy Gromnie Hide Coat
  | Resilient Gromnie Hide
  | Resilient Gromnie Hide
  | Heavy Gromnie Hide Leggings
  | Heavy Gromnie Hide Leggings
  | Rugged Gromnie Hide
  | Rugged Gromnie Hide
}}
===== Winged Armor Set =====
{{Item Table
  | Turquoise Winged Helmet
  | Turquoise Winged Helmet
  | Azure Gromnie Wings
  | Azure Gromnie Wings
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  | Ruddy Winged Boots
  | Ruddy Winged Boots
  | Rust Gromnie Wings
  | Rust Gromnie Wings
}}
===== Gem Occuli =====
{{Item Table
  | Amethyst Oculus
  | Amethyst Oculus
  | Amethyst Gromnie Eye
  | Amethyst Gromnie Eye
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  | Sapphire Oculus
  | Sapphire Oculus
  | Sapphire Gromnie Eye
  | Sapphire Gromnie Eye
}}
===== Adolescent Occuli =====
{{Item Table
  | Ashen Oculus
  | Ashen Oculus
  | Adolescent Ash Gromnie Eye
  | Adolescent Ash Gromnie Eye
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}}
}}


===== Gromnie Tooth Rewards =====
{{Item Table|Caption=[[Chests]]
| An Old Chest (Mossy Cave)
| Mosswart Chest
| Lady of Aerlinthe's Ornate Chest
}}
 
{{Item Table|Caption=[[Clothing]]
| Silken Wrap
| Aphus Wading Pants
| Aphus Lounging Shirt
}}
 
{{Item Table|Caption=[[Costume Items]]
| Aphus Sun Guard
}}
 
{{Item Table|Caption=[[Housing Items]]
| A Carved Mosswart Statue
| Blueprints for a Burun Fortress
}}
 
{{Item Table|Caption=[[Jewelry]]
| Mages Loop
| Clasp of the Arm
| Clasp of the Heart
| Ring of Enchantment
| Ring of Enhancement
| Leerargh's Necklace
}}
 
{{Item Table|Caption=[[Keys]]
| A Musty Key
| A Smelly Key
| Ornate Ashen Key
}}
 
{{Item Table|Caption=[[Objects]]
| King Toad Idol
| Mosswart Enchantment Idol
}}


{{Item Table Three
{{Item Table|Caption=[[Quest Items]]
  | Azure Gromnie Tooth
| Mire Witch Loincloth
  | Brass Gromnie Tooth
| Necklace of Leerargh
  | Copper Gromnie Tooth
| Hand of Vagurat
| Spear of Kreerg
| Eye of Drageerg
  | Mosswart War Paint
  | Mire Witch's Loincloth
  | Unusable Scroll
  | Azure Gromnie Tooth Brush
  | Azure Gromnie Tooth Brush
  | Brass Gromnie Tooth Brush
  | Brass Gromnie Tooth Brush
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  | Brass Gromnie Tooth Pick
  | Brass Gromnie Tooth Pick
  | Copper Gromnie Tooth Pick
  | Copper Gromnie Tooth Pick
| Azure Tooth Atlatl Dart
| Brass Knuckles
| Copper Cutlass
}}
{{Item Table Three
| Ebon Gromnie Tooth
| Rust Gromnie Tooth
| Sable Gromnie Tooth
  | Ebon Gromnie Tooth Brush
  | Ebon Gromnie Tooth Brush
  | Rust Gromnie Tooth Brush
  | Rust Gromnie Tooth Brush
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  | Rust Gromnie Tooth Pick
  | Rust Gromnie Tooth Pick
  | Sable Gromnie Tooth Pick
  | Sable Gromnie Tooth Pick
}}
{{Item Table|Caption=[[Scrolls]]
| Scroll of Lesser Sanctifier of the Clutch
| Scroll of Lesser Guardian of the Clutch
| Scroll of Lesser Warden of the Clutch
| Scroll of Inferior Warden of the Clutch
| Scroll of Inferior Guardian of the Clutch
| Scroll of Inferior Sanctifier of the Clutch
| Scroll of Potent Sanctifier of the Clutch
| Scroll of Potent Guardian of the Clutch
| Scroll of Potent Warden of the Clutch
| Scroll of Warden of the Clutch
| Scroll of Guardian of the Clutch
| Scroll of Sanctifier of the Clutch
}}
{{Item Table|Caption=[[Text Items]]
| Directions to the Lugian Citadels
| A Missive (First Missive)
| A Missive (Second Missive)
| Interview with the Mosswart
| Report to Niarltah (1)
| Report to Niarltah (2)
| Report to Niarltah (3)
| Report to Niarltah (4)
| Report to Niarltah (5)
| Report to Niarltah (6)
| Report to Niarltah (7)
| Report to Niarltah (8)
| Report to Niarltah (9)
| Report to Niarltah (10)
| Report to Niarltah (11)
| Untranslated Writing
| Note to Torgluuk
| Of the Burun
}}
{{Item Table|Caption=[[Trophy Items]]
| Azure Gromnie Tooth
| Brass Gromnie Tooth
| Copper Gromnie Tooth
| Ebon Gromnie Tooth
| Rust Gromnie Tooth
| Sable Gromnie Tooth
}}
{{Item Table|Caption=[[Weapons]]
| Azure Tooth Atlatl Dart
| Brass Knuckles
| Copper Cutlass
  | Ebon Tooth Katar
  | Ebon Tooth Katar
  | Ruddy Tooth Spiketail
  | Ruddy Tooth Spiketail
  | Sable Tooth Dirk
  | Sable Tooth Dirk
| War Staff of Aerfalle
| Superior Ashbane
| Kreerg's Spear
| Vagurat's Hand
| The Eye of Drageerg
}}
}}


==== Updated Items ====
== Updated Items ==
{|cellpadding=3 cellspacing=3 text-align=left style=" border:1px solid #e5e5e5; background:#F9F9F9"
* {{Itemlink|Ash Gromnie Tooth}} - New Icon
|- bgcolor=#D0D0D0
* {{Itemlink|Ivory Gromnie Tooth}} - New Icon
!Item
* {{Itemlink|Jade Gromnie Tooth}} - New Icon
!Old Icon
* {{Itemlink|Swamp Gromnie Tooth}} - New Icon
!New Icon
* {{Itemlink|Hoary Mattekar Robe}}
|-
** AL increased from 40 to 150.
| [[Ash Gromnie Tooth]]
* {{Itemlink|Swarthy Mattekar Robe}}
| align=center|{{Icon|Ash Gromnie Tooth (Retired)}}
** AL increased from 50 to 200
| align=center|{{Icon|Ash Gromnie Tooth}}
* {{Itemlink|Robe of the Tundra}}
|-
** AL increased from 0 to 100.
| [[Ivory Gromnie Tooth]]
* {{Itemlink|Canescent Mattekar Robe}} - Can now be exchanged between old and new styles at the NPC.
| align=center|{{Icon|Ivory Gromnie Tooth (Retired)}}
 
| align=center|{{Icon|Ivory Gromnie Tooth}}
* {{Itemlink|Ashbane}}
|-
** Dmg increased from 15 - 30 to 22.5 - 45.
| [[Jade Gromnie Tooth]]
** -4% melee modifier removed.
| align=center|{{Icon|Jade Gromnie Tooth (Retired)}}
* {{Itemlink|Ring of the Watchman}}
| align=center|{{Icon|Jade Gromnie Tooth}}
** New spells: [[Item Enchantment Mastery Other V]], [[Mana Conversion Mastery Other V]], [[Creature Enchantment Mastery Other V]]
|-
** Spells removed| [[Person Attunement Other IV]], [[Deception Mastery Other IV]]
| [[Swamp Gromnie Tooth]]
** Arcane Lore| 150 and Creature Enchantment| 170 activation reqs. changed to 50 and 200 respectively.
| align=center|{{Icon|Swamp Gromnie Tooth (Retired)}}
** Description updated.
| align=center|{{Icon|Swamp Gromnie Tooth}}
* {{Itemlink|Sacrificial Dagger}}
|}
** Dmg increased from 2.5 - 5 to 2.8 - 7.
* [[Hoary Mattekar Robe]]
** Artwork and icon updated.
* [[Swarthy Mattekar Robe]]
* {{Itemlink|Staff of Aerfalle}}
* [[Robe of the Tundra]]
** New spells: Acid Streak V changed to Acid Volley. All spells updated to level VI.
* [[Canescent Mattekar Robe]] can now be exchanged for old/new styles
** Modifiers| +4% Melee & +6% Mana C added.
** Allegiance rank req. removed.
** Skill activation reqs increased.
 
* {{Itemlink|A Society Atlatl}}
** Damage mod increased from 75% to 115%.
** [[Blood Drinker II]] added.
** [[Biting Strike]] property added.
* {{Itemlink|A Society Axe}}
** Damage increased from 7 - 14 to 8.5 - 17.
** [[Blood Drinker II]] added.
** [[Biting Strike]] property added.
* {{Itemlink|A Society Crossbow}}
** Damage mod increased from 80% to +125%.
** [[Blood Drinker II]] added.
** [[Biting Strike]] property added.
* {{Itemlink|A Society Dagger}}
** Damage increased from 3 - 12 to 3.25 -13 .
** [[Blood Drinker II]] added.
** [[Biting Strike]] property added.
* {{Itemlink|A Society Jitte}}
** Damage increased from 7 - 14 to 8.5 - 17.
** [[Blood Drinker II]] added.
** [[Biting Strike]] property added.
* {{Itemlink|A Society Katar}}
** Damage increased from 1.25 - 5 to 2 - 8.
** [[Blood Drinker II]] added.
** [[Biting Strike]] property added.
* {{Itemlink|A Society Spear}}
** Damage increased from 3.5 - 14 to 4.25 - 17.
** [[Blood Drinker II]] added.
** [[Biting Strike]] property added.
* {{Itemlink|A Society Staff}}
** Damage increased from 5 - 10 to 5.5 - 11.
** [[Blood Drinker II]] added.
** [[Biting Strike]] property added.
* {{Itemlink|A Society Sword}}
** Damage increased from 8 - 16 to 9 - 18.
** [[Blood Drinker II]] added.
** [[Biting Strike]] property added.
* {{Itemlink|A Society Yumi}}
** No change to damage mod.
** [[Blood Drinker II]] added.
** [[Biting Strike]] property added.


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* {{Itemlink|An Explorer Atlatl}}
** Damage mod increased from 75% to 115%.
** [[Blood Drinker III]] added.
** [[Biting Strike]] property added.
* {{Itemlink|An Explorer Axe}}
** Damage increased from 7 - 14 to 8.5 - 17.
** [[Blood Drinker III]] added.
** [[Biting Strike]] property added.
* {{Itemlink|An Explorer Crossbow}}
** Damage mod increased from 80% to +125%.
** [[Blood Drinker III]] added.
** [[Biting Strike]] property added.
* {{Itemlink|An Explorer Dagger}}
** Damage increased from 3 - 12 to 3.25 -13 .
** [[Blood Drinker III]] added.
** [[Biting Strike]] property added.
* {{Itemlink|An Explorer Jitte}}
** Damage increased from 7 - 14 to 8.5 - 17.
** [[Blood Drinker III]] added.
** [[Biting Strike]] property added.
* {{Itemlink|An Explorer Katar}}
** Damage increased from 1.25 - 5 to 2 - 8.
** [[Blood Drinker III]] added.
** [[Biting Strike]] property added.
* {{Itemlink|An Explorer Spear}}
** Damage increased from 3.5 - 14 to 4.25 - 17.
** [[Blood Drinker III]] added.
** [[Biting Strike]] property added.
* {{Itemlink|An Explorer Staff}}
** Damage increased from 5 - 10 to 5.5 - 11.
** [[Blood Drinker III]] added.
** [[Biting Strike]] property added.
* {{Itemlink|An Explorer Sword}}
** Damage increased from 8 - 16 to 9 - 18.
** [[Blood Drinker III]] added.
** [[Biting Strike]] property added.
* {{Itemlink|An Explorer Yumi}}
** No change to damage mod.
** [[Blood Drinker III]] added.
** [[Biting Strike]] property added.


=== New [[Creatures]] ===
== New Spells ==
{|border=0
* [[Lifestone Sending]]
|-valign=top
* [[Gift of Enhancement]]
|
* [[Power of Enchantment]]
* [[Voltaic Warding]]
* [[Flange Warding]]
* [[Corrosive Warding]]
* [[Frore Warding]]
* [[Inferno Warding]]
* [[Scythe Warding]]
* [[Lance Warding]]
 
== New Creatures ==
{{Creature Class|Phyntos Wasp
{{Creature Class|Phyntos Wasp
  | Black Phyntos Wasp
  | Black Phyntos Wasp
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  | Giant Phyntos Swarm
  | Giant Phyntos Swarm
}}
}}
{{Creature Class|Ghost
{{Creature Class|Ghost
  | Phantom
  | Phantom
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  | Poltergeist
  | Poltergeist
}}
}}
{{Creature Class|Golem
{{Creature Class|Golem
  | Sapphire Golem
  | Sapphire Golem
  | Ancient Coral Golem
  | Ancient Coral Golem
}}
}}
|
{{Creature Class|Burun
{{Creature Class|Burun
  | Guruk Crusher
  | Guruk Crusher
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  | Guruk Hulk
  | Guruk Hulk
}}
}}
{{Creature Class|Wisp
{{Creature Class|Wisp
  | Spectral Wisp
  | Spectral Wisp
}}
}}
{{Creature Class|Fire Elemental
{{Creature Class|Fire Elemental
  | Tenkarrdun Hellfire
  | Tenkarrdun Hellfire
  | Mount Lethe Hellfire
  | Mount Lethe Hellfire
  | Mount Esper Firestorm
  | Mount Esper Firestorm
}}
{{Creature Class|No Class
| Black Phyntos Hive
| Giant Phyntos Hive
}}
{{Creature Class|Skeleton
  | Relic Watchman
  | Relic Watchman
}}
}}
|}
{{Creature Class|Undead
| Lady Aerfalle (135 Creature)
}}
 
== Updated Creatures ==
* [[Lady Aerfalle (135 Creature)|Lady Aerfalle]] - Updated artwork.
* [[Mount Lethe Hellfire]] now spawns at the top of Lethe and drops 10-12 infusions instead of 3.
* [[Phyntos Wasp]]s - Updated artwork
 
== New Dialog ==
;Town Crier
{{Dialog|
 
|Town Crier tells you, "Monty seemed to be complaining about Ketnan and his guile the other day. I wonder what he meant."
 
|Town Crier tells you, "I wonder if the High Queen means to rebuild Yanshi. The town has certainly been more bustling since the arrival of the Burun."
 
|Town Crier tells you, "I cannot verify if it is true, but I've heard that Shimena Keep has been overrun."
 
|Town Crier tells you, "Did you hear that we might make a treaty with the Mosswarts? Has the high Queen gone mad? Does she not remember what they did to Sir Candeth Martine?"
 
|Town Crier tells you, "Be cautious if you plan to make your way to Aerlinthe Island. There are reports that tell of new menaces and challenges."
 
|Town Crier tells you, "Have you been to the Direlands recently? I've heard that the swamp is starting to change. I wonder if it has anything to do with those big Burun that have been spotted. If I find that Kalazar..."
 
|Town Crier tells you, "What color hair do you think Lady Aerfalle had, has, oh never mind?"
 
|Town Crier tells you, "News! The Master Craftsmen of Glenden Wood have sent more of their young apprentices in the world. All those who wish to further their artisanal skills should contact the apprentices to discover what new crafting tests are available."
 
|Town Crier tells you, "Just yesterday I saw someone run by with wings on his back. I don't know whether they were real, or merely something tacked on to the back of his armor. Maybe you should look into that."
 
|Town Crier tells you, "I've heard tell that there is an eerie presence that now lurks the halls of Lady Aerfalle's Keep. I wonder if it is another malignant entity?"
 
|Town Crier tells you, "An emissary of High Queen Elysa has taken up residence in the bar in Yanshi. Apparently she is looking for assistance in learning as much as we can about the new Burun and the growing threat that they pose."
 
|Town Crier tells you, "Have you seen it!? It's huge! It smells foul and no one can seem to figure out what it is meant to be. But it was certainly made quickly and quietly. Those large Burun are very frightening if you ask me. You might want to stay out of the Direlands Swamp unless you are looking for trouble or worse."
 
|Town Crier tells you, "Do you remember that little Mosswart fellow that was looking for help a little while back? Well, he's back. He's living in Yanshi and asking for our help. Apparently he has made some kind of deal with High Queen Elysa."
 
|Town Crier tells you, "I've heard a rumor that the temple that was found last moon contains more than we originally found. I wonder if it is true?"
 
|Town Crier tells you, "In my free time I've been undergoing the tests set forth by the Apprentice craftsmen. I'm well on my way to becoming a skilled fletcher! And my purse is filled with pyreal as well."
 
|Town Crier tells you, "Need a vassal? I won't ask for much just some tinkered armor and maybe a tinkered weapon. Oh and maybe a few MMD trade notes, or maybe some golem hearts, wasp wings, armoredillo spines, lugian sinews, dark revenant thigh bones, full sturdy iron key rings, full singularity key rings, or anything else that you don't need."
}}


=== Updated Creatures ===
;Ulgrim the Unpleasant
* [[Lady Aerfalle]]
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* [[Charred Miner]]


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== Related Articles ==
* [[Announcements - 2004/08 - From the Darkness Born#Teaser|Teaser]]
* [[Announcements - 2004/08 - From the Darkness Born#Rollout Article|Rollout Article]]
* [[Announcements - 2004/08 - From the Darkness Born#Release Notes|Release Notes]]
* [[Announcements - 2004/08 - From the Darkness Born#Letter to the Players|Letter to the Players]]


=== Splash Screen ===
== Media ==
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File:Teaser 200408JackCat.jpg|Maggie the Jackcat
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[[Category:Patch]]
[[Category:Events]]

Latest revision as of 13:04, 13 November 2020

August 2004 - Announcements Page

Game Changes Edit

  • Aerlinthe revisions
    • Spawn Distributions updated with the island now aimed at characters of between levels 40-80. See the official distribution map for the different spawn areas.
    • New more difficult version of Lady Aerfalle introduced along with a quest mechanic to alternate between the easy version and the new version.
  • Other changes:

New Quests Edit

Updated Quests Edit

New NPCs Edit

New Locations Edit

Updated Locations Edit

New Items Edit

Guardian's Uniform Aerfalle's Supreme Pallium Swamp Lord's War Paint Gromnie Hide Boots Ruddy Gromnie Hide Gromnie Hide Gauntlets Thin Gromnie Hide Gromnie Hide Helmet Ivory Gromnie Hide Gromnie Hide Leggings Durable Gromnie Hide Gromnie Hide Coat Thick Gromnie Hide Gromnie Hide Amuli Coat Sturdy Gromnie Hide Gromnie Hide Amuli Leggings Hardy Gromnie Hide Heavy Gromnie Hide Coat Resilient Gromnie Hide Heavy Gromnie Hide Leggings Rugged Gromnie Hide Turquoise Winged Helmet Azure Gromnie Wings Lustrous Winged Leggings Ivory Gromnie Wings Dusky Winged Coat Ash Gromnie Wings Ruddy Winged Boots Rust Gromnie Wings Amethyst Oculus Amethyst Gromnie Eye Emerald Oculus Emerald Gromnie Eye Ruby Oculus Ruby Gromnie Eye Sapphire Oculus Sapphire Gromnie Eye Ashen Oculus Adolescent Ash Gromnie Eye Teal Oculus Adolescent Azure Gromnie Eye Ivory Oculus

An Old Chest (Mossy Cave) Mosswart Chest Lady of Aerlinthe's Ornate Chest

Silken Wrap Aphus Wading Pants Aphus Lounging Shirt

Aphus Sun Guard

A Carved Mosswart Statue Blueprints for a Burun Fortress

Mages Loop Clasp of the Arm Clasp of the Heart Ring of Enchantment Ring of Enhancement Leerargh's Necklace

A Musty Key A Smelly Key Ornate Ashen Key

King Toad Idol Mosswart Enchantment Idol

Mire Witch Loincloth Necklace of Leerargh Hand of Vagurat Spear of Kreerg Eye of Drageerg Mosswart War Paint Mire Witch's Loincloth Unusable Scroll Azure Gromnie Tooth Brush Brass Gromnie Tooth Brush Copper Gromnie Tooth Brush Azure Gromnie Tooth Paste Brass Gromnie Tooth Paste Copper Gromnie Tooth Paste Azure Gromnie Tooth Pick Brass Gromnie Tooth Pick Copper Gromnie Tooth Pick Ebon Gromnie Tooth Brush Rust Gromnie Tooth Brush Sable Gromnie Tooth Brush Ebon Gromnie Tooth Paste Rust Gromnie Tooth Paste Sable Gromnie Tooth Paste Ebon Gromnie Tooth Pick Rust Gromnie Tooth Pick Sable Gromnie Tooth Pick

Scroll of Lesser Sanctifier of the Clutch Scroll of Lesser Guardian of the Clutch Scroll of Lesser Warden of the Clutch Scroll of Inferior Warden of the Clutch Scroll of Inferior Guardian of the Clutch Scroll of Inferior Sanctifier of the Clutch Scroll of Potent Sanctifier of the Clutch Scroll of Potent Guardian of the Clutch Scroll of Potent Warden of the Clutch Scroll of Warden of the Clutch Scroll of Guardian of the Clutch Scroll of Sanctifier of the Clutch

Directions to the Lugian Citadels A Missive (First Missive) A Missive (Second Missive) Interview with the Mosswart Report to Niarltah (1) Report to Niarltah (2) Report to Niarltah (3) Report to Niarltah (4) Report to Niarltah (5) Report to Niarltah (6) Report to Niarltah (7) Report to Niarltah (8) Report to Niarltah (9) Report to Niarltah (10) Report to Niarltah (11) Untranslated Writing Note to Torgluuk Of the Burun

Azure Gromnie Tooth Brass Gromnie Tooth Copper Gromnie Tooth Ebon Gromnie Tooth Rust Gromnie Tooth Sable Gromnie Tooth

Azure Tooth Atlatl Dart Brass Knuckles Copper Cutlass Ebon Tooth Katar Ruddy Tooth Spiketail Sable Tooth Dirk War Staff of Aerfalle Superior Ashbane Kreerg's Spear Vagurat's Hand The Eye of Drageerg

Updated Items Edit

New Spells Edit

New Creatures Edit

Phyntos Wasp

Ghost

Golem

Burun

Wisp

Fire Elemental

No Class

Skeleton

Undead

Updated Creatures Edit

New Dialog Edit

Town Crier

Town Crier tells you, "Monty seemed to be complaining about Ketnan and his guile the other day. I wonder what he meant."

Town Crier tells you, "I wonder if the High Queen means to rebuild Yanshi. The town has certainly been more bustling since the arrival of the Burun."

Town Crier tells you, "I cannot verify if it is true, but I've heard that Shimena Keep has been overrun."

Town Crier tells you, "Did you hear that we might make a treaty with the Mosswarts? Has the high Queen gone mad? Does she not remember what they did to Sir Candeth Martine?"

Town Crier tells you, "Be cautious if you plan to make your way to Aerlinthe Island. There are reports that tell of new menaces and challenges."

Town Crier tells you, "Have you been to the Direlands recently? I've heard that the swamp is starting to change. I wonder if it has anything to do with those big Burun that have been spotted. If I find that Kalazar..."

Town Crier tells you, "What color hair do you think Lady Aerfalle had, has, oh never mind?"

Town Crier tells you, "News! The Master Craftsmen of Glenden Wood have sent more of their young apprentices in the world. All those who wish to further their artisanal skills should contact the apprentices to discover what new crafting tests are available."

Town Crier tells you, "Just yesterday I saw someone run by with wings on his back. I don't know whether they were real, or merely something tacked on to the back of his armor. Maybe you should look into that."

Town Crier tells you, "I've heard tell that there is an eerie presence that now lurks the halls of Lady Aerfalle's Keep. I wonder if it is another malignant entity?"

Town Crier tells you, "An emissary of High Queen Elysa has taken up residence in the bar in Yanshi. Apparently she is looking for assistance in learning as much as we can about the new Burun and the growing threat that they pose."

Town Crier tells you, "Have you seen it!? It's huge! It smells foul and no one can seem to figure out what it is meant to be. But it was certainly made quickly and quietly. Those large Burun are very frightening if you ask me. You might want to stay out of the Direlands Swamp unless you are looking for trouble or worse."

Town Crier tells you, "Do you remember that little Mosswart fellow that was looking for help a little while back? Well, he's back. He's living in Yanshi and asking for our help. Apparently he has made some kind of deal with High Queen Elysa."

Town Crier tells you, "I've heard a rumor that the temple that was found last moon contains more than we originally found. I wonder if it is true?"

Town Crier tells you, "In my free time I've been undergoing the tests set forth by the Apprentice craftsmen. I'm well on my way to becoming a skilled fletcher! And my purse is filled with pyreal as well."

Town Crier tells you, "Need a vassal? I won't ask for much just some tinkered armor and maybe a tinkered weapon. Oh and maybe a few MMD trade notes, or maybe some golem hearts, wasp wings, armoredillo spines, lugian sinews, dark revenant thigh bones, full sturdy iron key rings, full singularity key rings, or anything else that you don't need."

Ulgrim the Unpleasant

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