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'''December 2003''' - [[Announcements - 2003/12 - Waking From the Abyss|Announcements Page]]
'''December 2003''' - [[Announcements - 2003/12 - Waking From the Abyss|Announcements Page]]
== Turbine Announcements ==
=== Teaser Images ===
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File:Teaser 200312 ACVault.jpg|[http://acvault.ign.com/ ACVault]
File:Teaser 200312 JackCat.jpg|[http://www.thejackcat.com/ac/ Maggie the Jackcat]
File:Teaser 200312 Stratics.jpg|[http://ac.stratics.com/ AC Stratics]
File:Teaser 200312 WarCry.jpg|[http://ac.warcry.com/ Warcry's Crossroads of Dereth]
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=== Teaser ===
{{Patch Announcements Links
|  Current = http://ac.turbine.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=290-waking-from-the-abyss-dec-03&catid=69-2003&Itemid=68
| Original = http://microsoftgamesinsider.com/AC1/dec_teaser.htm
|  Archive = Announcements - 2003/12 - Waking From the Abyss#Teaser
}}
=== Rollout ===
{{Patch Announcements Links
|  Current = http://ac.turbine.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=289-rollout-article-dec-03&catid=69-2003&Itemid=68
| Original = http://microsoftgamesinsider.com/AC1/dec_rollout.htm
|  Archive = Announcements - 2003/12 - Waking From the Abyss#Rollout Article
}}
=== Release Notes ===
{{Patch Announcements Links
|  Current = http://ac.turbine.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=291-developers-notes-dec-03&catid=69-2003&Itemid=68
| Original = http://microsoftgamesinsider.com/AC1/dec_devnotes.htm
|  Archive = Announcements - 2003/12 - Waking From the Abyss#Release Notes
}}
=== Letter to the Players ===
{{Patch Announcements Links
|  Current = http://ac.turbine.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=288-letter-to-the-players-dec-03&catid=69-2003&Itemid=68
| Original = http://microsoftgamesinsider.com/AC1/dec_lttp.htm
|  Archive = Announcements - 2003/12 - Waking From the Abyss#Letter to the Players
}}
== Discoveries ==
=== [[Town Crier]] Rumors ===
<font color=darkgoldenrod>
:Town Crier tells you, "A friend of mine told me about this great new device that lets you know when someone's at your door. You see, it rings this bell, that way, if you're in the basement... well... yes, I suppose you could knock. But, this thing is nice and loud and you could hear it even if you're in a mansion and... yes, fine I suppose you could knock loudly and holler. And you could always just hop through a window and let yourself in."
:Town Crier tells you, "After my shift I'm going to head over to Celcynd in Rithwic to turn in my gold stamped letters--I hear the Explorer Society is issuing new armor and weapons these days."
:Town Crier tells you, "All they said I needed to do was to crush the Calling Stone attached to their pamphlet and they would come to take me away to a better place. A place where I was something more than an underpaid information broker for the masses..."
:Town Crier tells you, "I have a cousin who works in the High Queen's castle. She told me that Elysa awoke and seemed like a new person. She said that she overheard Elysa speaking with Asheron, and that she told Asheron that she didn't need him anymore. What can all this mean?"
:Town Crier tells you, "Last night this strange person walked up to me and handed me some sort of recruitment pamphlet. It was right, I do feel unappreciated."
:Town Crier tells you, "My brother's friend's sister's boyfriend's father said there was some commotion out on Aphus Lassel a few days ago. The whole town, if you can call it that, was in an uproar over something about a sacrifice."
:Town Crier tells you, "Now that the High Queen is awake, we've been told that she might once again walk amongst us."
:Town Crier tells you, "Royal Guards in Lytelthorpe are looking for individuals to help in divine secrets that lie in deep caverns that stretch to the sea. Additionally, there is a call out in capital cities looking for adventurers who wish to help find the failed assassin, who tried to kill the High Queen."
:Town Crier tells you, "Strange things have been happening lately. There are reports of adventurers disappearing from the Marescent Plateau and of suspicious looking people dressed in black stalking the towns late at night..."
:Town Crier tells you, "The Explorer Society has taken on a whole new look--have you seen their new armor?"
:Town Crier tells you, "The furniture vendors have a few new houshold items in stock now. I wish I could go home and enjoy all the things I've bought, but I have to stand out here in the cold just so you can get the latest news and information. No, no, don't worry about me, I'll be fine out here. All alone. Without something hot to drink to keep me warm..."


:Town Crier tells you, "The High Queen has awoken!"<br>
== Game Changes ==
:Town Crier tells you, "Things seem to have changed since High Queen Elysa woke. She's increased pay for us town criers, and even increased the activity of the Royal Guard. There's no telling where she might be looking to do next."
* Autumn has turned to winter! Snow has fallen on Dereth, and the scarecrows have been replaced with snowmen.
* The Dereth Exploration Society quests have been updated. See the Rollout Article for details.
* New types of leather armor can now be found in loot, such as leather long gauntlets and leather pants.
* All types of packs now have 24 inventory slots. See the Rollout Article for details.
* The Furniture Craftsmen and Woodsmen have created several new items for your home.


:Town Crier tells you, "Those signs in the capital cities are peculiar. I kept thinking to myself when I used them."
== New Quests ==
 
:Town Crier tells you, "Those snowmen are back. It's weird having snow talk to you... It kinda gives me the creeps."
 
:Town Crier tells you, "Why don't we get a snowman to stand out here in the cold all day. Wouldn't that make more sense than having me freezing solid? That way we Town Criers could take vacations in the winter months and visit our families. Maybe I could even go to the islands. I hear they are pretty nice this time of year. We so need a union."</font>
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=== [[Ulgrim]] Rumors ===
No new messages this month.
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=== New [[Quests]] ===
* [[Noir Assassination Investigation]]
* [[Noir Assassination Investigation]]
* [[Olthoi Chasm Quest]]
* [[Olthoi Chasm Quest]]
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* [[The Caliginous Bethel]]
* [[The Caliginous Bethel]]


==== Updated Quests ====
== Updated Quests ==
* [[Arcanum Furniture]]
* [[Arcanum Furniture]]
* [[Exploration Society Letters]] - Rewards updated.
* [[Exploration Society Letters]] - Rewards updated.
* [[Harbinger Quest]] - Players may now re-enter the Harbinger dungeons after completing the quest.
* [[Harbinger Quest]] - Players may now re-enter the Harbinger dungeons after completing the quest.
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=== New [[NPCs]] ===
== New NPCs ==
* [[Argyle]] - in the [[Bandit Hideout Prison]]
* [[Argyle]]
* [[Aurten Rhell]] - 39.5N, 75.5W in Bluespire
* [[Aurten Rhell]]
* [[Dame Brinna O'Shea]] - 1.0N, 51.1E in Lytelthorpe
* [[Dame Brinna O'Shea]]
* [[Gentleman Jake Hawkins]] - 74.5S, 92.3E in MacNiall's Freehold
* [[Gentleman Jake Hawkins]]
* [[Guard Chandler Hammett]] - 0.9N, 51.1E in Lytelthorpe
* [[Guard Chandler Hammett]]x
* [[Jaenyn, Stone Shaper]] - in the [[Abyssal Olthoi Chasm]]
* [[Jaenyn, Stone Shaper]]
* [[Klaus]] - in the [[Bandit Hideout Prison]]
* [[Klaus]]
* [[Proselytic Shadow]] - in the [[Caliginous Bethel]]
* [[Proselytic Shadow]]
* [[Xavier, Royal Guard]] - 0.7N, 44.7E west of [[Lytelthorpe]]
* [[Xavier, Royal Guard]]
* [[Frost Haven]] NPCs:
* [[Frost Haven]] NPCs
** [[Chef Pleist]]
** [[Chef Pleist]]
** [[Elijah]]
** [[Elijah]]
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** [[Sam]]
** [[Sam]]


==== Updated NPCs ====
== Updated NPCs ==
* [[Steiner's Apprentice Craftsman]]
* [[Steiner's Apprentice Craftsman]]
* [[Jubei's Apprentice Craftsman]]
* [[Jubei's Apprentice Craftsman]]
* [[Jordan's Apprentice Craftsman]]
* [[Jordan's Apprentice Craftsman]]
* [[Twitch]]
* [[Twitch]]
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=== New [[Locations]] ===
== New Locations ==
* [[Bandit Hideout]]
* [[Bandit Hideout]]
** [[Bandit Hideout Prison]]
** [[Bandit Hideout Prison]]
* [[Caliginous Bethel]]
* [[Caliginous Bethel]]
* [[Frost Haven]] - 68.6S 25.4E
* [[Frost Haven]]
* [[La Casa del Noir]] - 74.4S, 92.1E in MacNiall's Freehold
* [[La Casa del Noir]]
* [[Mount Ingot]] - 67.7S 25.5E near [[Frost Haven]]
* [[Mount Ingot]]
* [[Olthoi Chasm]] 20+ - 0.7N 44.7E
* [[Olthoi Chasm]]
* [[Portal Tree Copse]] - 47.3S, 83.4E near Nanto
* [[Portal Tree Copse]]
* [[Shallow Olthoi Chasm]] 40+ - 0.7N 44.7E
* [[Shallow Olthoi Chasm]]
* [[Deep Olthoi Chasm]] 60+ - 0.7N 44.7E
* [[Deep Olthoi Chasm]]
* [[Cavernous Olthoi Chasm]] 80+ - 0.7N 44.7E
* [[Cavernous Olthoi Chasm]]
* [[Abyssal Olthoi Chasm]] 100+ - 0.7N 44.7E
* [[Abyssal Olthoi Chasm]]
* Portals
* Portals
** [[Tree (Portal)]]
** [[Tree (Portal)]]
** [[Undisclosed Location]]
** [[Undisclosed Location]]
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=== New [[Items]] ===
== New Items ==
{{Item Table|Caption=[[Armor]]
| Long Leather Gauntlets
| Leather Shorts Loot
| Leather Jerkin Loot
| Leather Pants Loot
| Leather Vest
}}


{{Item Table|Caption=[[Arcanum Furniture]]
{{Item Table|Caption=[[Housing Items]]
  | Doorbell
  | Doorbell
}}
{{Item Table|Caption=[[Noir Assassination Investigation]]
| Clean Towel
| Sleek Dress
| Dapper Suit
| Crimped Hat
| Bandit Mask
| Open Journal (MacNiall's Freehold)
| Portal Gem (Bandit Hideout)
| Confession
| Bookcase (Bandit Hideout)
| Graven Idol
| Broken Fishing Pole
| Key Ring (Bandit Hideout Prison)
| Gate Key (Bandit Hideout Prison)
| Prison Door (Bandit Hideout Prison)
| Encrusted Scrollcase
| Odd Scroll Case
| Gumshoe Token
}}
{{Item Table|Caption=[[Olthoi Chasm]]
| Olthoi Tunnels Rumor
| Missives to the World Shaper
}}
{{Item Table|Caption=[[Snowman Village]]
| Carrot Dagger
| Deadly Iceball
| Honorary Snowman Token
| Huge Snowball
| Ice Badge
| Ice Box
| Scold's Heart
| Snowflake
| Snow Pie
}}
{{Item Table|Caption=[[The Caliginous Bethel]]
| Note (Order of the Raven Hand)
| Jaeget's Journal
| Bewren's Journal
| Repugnant Bracelet
| Refulgent Bracelet
}}
{{Item Table|Caption=[[Exploration Society Letters]] Update
| A Society Bracelet of Coordination
| A Society Bracelet of Strength
| A Society Ring of Endurance
| A Society Ring of Quickness
| A Society Necklace of Focus
}}
{{Item Table|Caption=[[Furniture Seller]]s
  | Aluvian Hanging Rug
  | Aluvian Hanging Rug
  | Aluvian Lamp
  | Aluvian Lamp
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  | Tapestry
  | Tapestry
  | Tumerok Chair
  | Tumerok Chair
| Ice Box
| Snowflake
}}
{{Item Table|Caption=[[Costume Items]]
| Dapper Suit
| Bandit Mask
| Sleek Dress
| Crimped Hat
}}
{{Item Table|Caption=[[Exchange Items]]
| Gumshoe Token
| Honorary Snowman Token
}}
{{Item Table|Caption=[[Food Items]]
| Snow Pie
}}
{{Item Table|Caption=[[Jewelry]]
| A Society Bracelet of Coordination
| A Society Bracelet of Strength
| A Society Ring of Endurance
| A Society Ring of Quickness
| A Society Necklace of Focus
| Refulgent Bracelet
| Ice Badge
}}
{{Item Table|Caption=[[Objects]]
| Prison Door (Bandit Hideout Prison)
| Graven Idol
| Open Journal (MacNiall's Freehold)
}}
}}


{{Item Table|Caption=New [[Leather Armor]]
{{Item Table|Caption=[[Portal Gems]]
  | Long Leather Gauntlets
  | Portal Gem (Bandit Hideout)
| Leather Shorts Loot
| Leather Jerkin Loot
| Leather Pants Loot
}}
}}


{{Item Table|Caption=[[Leather Armor]]
{{Item Table|Caption=[[Quest Items]]
  | Leather Vest
  | Clean Towel
| Confession
| Bookcase (Bandit Hideout)
| Broken Fishing Pole
| Key Ring (Bandit Hideout Prison)
| Gate Key (Bandit Hideout Prison)
| Encrusted Scrollcase
| Odd Scroll Case
| Scold's Heart
| Repugnant Bracelet
}}
}}


{{Item Table|Caption=Texts
{{Item Table|Caption=[[Text Items]]
| Olthoi Tunnels Rumor
| Missive to the World Shaper
| Second Missive to the World Shaper
| Third Missive to the World Shaper
| Fourth Missive to the World Shaper
| Fifth Missive to the World Shaper
  | Nexus Town Information Guide
  | Nexus Town Information Guide
| Note (Order of the Raven Hand)
| Jaeget's Journal
| Bewren's Journal
}}
}}


==== Updated Items ====
{{Item Table|Caption=[[Weapons]]
* {{Icon Link|A Horn of Vigilance}} - Sound effect added.
| Carrot Dagger
* {{Icon Link|Chalk Board}} - New unique artwork and icon.
| Huge Snowball
* {{Icon Link|Pyreal Bell}} - Sound effect added.
| Deadly Iceball
* {{Icon|Basket (Brown)}} [[Basket]] - Now hold 24 (up from 12) items like [[Pack]]s.
}}
* {{Icon|Belt Pouch (Brown)}} [[Belt Pouch]] - Now hold 24 (up from 18)  items like [[Pack]]s.
 
* {{Icon|Sack (Brown)}} [[Sack]] - Now hold 24 (up from 12) items like [[Pack]]s.
== Updated Items ==
* {{Icon Link|Small Tusker Backpack}} - Now hold 24 (up from 6) items like [[Pack]]s.
* {{Itemlink|A Horn of Vigilance}} - Sound effect added.
* {{Icon Link|Tusker Backpack}} - Now hold 24 (up from 18)  items like [[Pack]]s.
* {{Itemlink|Chalk Board}} - New unique artwork and icon.
* {{Itemlink|Pyreal Bell}} - Sound effect added.
* [[Exploration Society Armor|Society Armor]]
* [[Exploration Society Armor|Society Armor]]
** Color changed from store bought leather brown to a unique green.
** Color changed from store bought leather brown to a unique green.
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** Impenetrability II added.
** Impenetrability II added.
** Level II creature or life spell added.
** Level II creature or life spell added.
{{Item Table Three
| A Society Leather Basinet
| A Pair Of Society Leather Leggings
| A Society Leather Breastplate
| A Pair Of Society Leather Sleeves
| A Society Leather Girth
| A Pair Of Society Leather Bracers
| A Pair Of Society Leather Pauldrons
| A Pair Of Society Leather Boots
| A Society Buckler
}}
* [[Exploration Society Armor|Explorer Armor]]
* [[Exploration Society Armor|Explorer Armor]]
** Store bought leather brown look updated to the new leather style in green.
** Store bought leather brown look updated to the new leather style in green.
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** Impenetrability II increased to level III.
** Impenetrability II increased to level III.
** Level III creature or life spell added.
** Level III creature or life spell added.
{{Item Table Three
| An Explorer Leather Basinet
| A Pair Of Explorer Leather Leggings
| An Explorer Leather Breastplate
| A Pair Of Explorer Leather Sleeves
| An Explorer Leather Girth
| A Pair Of Explorer Leather Bracers
| A Pair Of Explorer Leather Pauldrons
| A Pair Of Explorer Leather Boots
| An Explorer Buckler
}}
* [[Exploration Society Letters|Explorer Jewelry]] - Spells increased from level II to III.
* [[Exploration Society Letters|Explorer Jewelry]] - Spells increased from level II to III.
{{Item Table Three
* {{Itemlink|A Society Atlatl}}
| An Explorer Bracelet of Coordination
| An Explorer Bracelet of Strength
| An Explorer Ring of Endurance
| An Explorer Ring of Quickness
| An Explorer Necklace of Focus
}}
 
* {{Icon Link|A Society Atlatl}}
** Icon updated.
** Icon updated.
** Damage mod increased from 50% to 75%.
** Damage mod increased from 50% to 75%.
** [[Thrown Weapons Mastery Other II]] added.
** [[Thrown Weapons Mastery Other II]] added.
* {{Icon Link|A Society Axe}}
* {{Itemlink|A Society Axe}}
** Icon updated.
** Icon updated.
** Damage increased from 6 - 12 to 7 - 14.
** Damage increased from 6 - 12 to 7 - 14.
** [[Axe Mastery Other II]] added.
** [[Axe Mastery Other II]] added.
* {{Icon Link|A Society Crossbow}}
* {{Itemlink|A Society Crossbow}}
** Icon updated.
** Icon updated.
** Damage mod increased from 65% to 80%.
** Damage mod increased from 65% to 80%.
** [[Crossbow Mastery Other II]] added.
** [[Crossbow Mastery Other II]] added.
* {{Icon Link|A Society Dagger}}
* {{Itemlink|A Society Dagger}}
** Icon updated.
** Icon updated.
** Damage increased from 2 - 5 to 3 - 12.
** Damage increased from 2 - 5 to 3 - 12.
** [[Dagger Mastery Other II]] added.
** [[Dagger Mastery Other II]] added.
* {{Icon Link|A Society Jitte}}
* {{Itemlink|A Society Jitte}}
** Icon updated.
** Icon updated.
** Damage increased from 5 - 10 to 7 - 14.
** Damage increased from 5 - 10 to 7 - 14.
** [[Mace Mastery Other II]] added.
** [[Mace Mastery Other II]] added.
* {{Icon Link|A Society Katar}}
* {{Itemlink|A Society Katar}}
** Icon updated.
** Icon updated.
** Damage increased from 2 - 5 to 1.25 - 5.
** Damage increased from 2 - 5 to 1.25 - 5.
** [[Unarmed Combat Mastery Other II]] added.
** [[Unarmed Combat Mastery Other II]] added.
* {{Icon Link|A Society Spear}}
* {{Itemlink|A Society Spear}}
** Icon updated.
** Icon updated.
** Damage increased from 3 - 11 to 3.5 - 14.
** Damage increased from 3 - 11 to 3.5 - 14.
** [[Spear Mastery Other II]] added.
** [[Spear Mastery Other II]] added.
* {{Icon Link|A Society Staff}}
* {{Itemlink|A Society Staff}}
** Icon updated.
** Icon updated.
** Damage increased from 5 - 9 to 5 - 10.
** Damage increased from 5 - 9 to 5 - 10.
** [[Staff Mastery Other II]] added.
** [[Staff Mastery Other II]] added.
* {{Icon Link|A Society Sword}}
* {{Itemlink|A Society Sword}}
** Icon updated.
** Icon updated.
** Damage increased from 6 - 12 to 8 - 16.
** Damage increased from 6 - 12 to 8 - 16.
** [[Sword Mastery Other II]] added.
** [[Sword Mastery Other II]] added.
* {{Icon Link|A Society Yumi}}
* {{Itemlink|A Society Yumi}}
** Icon updated.
** Icon updated.
** Damage mod increased from 50% to 90%.
** Damage mod increased from 50% to 90%.
** [[Bow Mastery Other II]] added.
** [[Bow Mastery Other II]] added.


* {{Icon Link|An Explorer Atlatl}}
* {{Itemlink|An Explorer Atlatl}}
** Icon updated.
** Icon updated.
** Damage mod increased from 50% to 75%.
** Damage mod increased from 50% to 75%.
** [[Thrown Weapons Mastery Other II]] increased to level III.
** [[Thrown Weapons Mastery Other II]] increased to level III.
* {{Icon Link|An Explorer Axe}}
* {{Itemlink|An Explorer Axe}}
** Icon updated.
** Icon updated.
** Damage increased from 6 - 12 to 7 - 14.
** Damage increased from 6 - 12 to 7 - 14.
** [[Axe Mastery Other II]] increased to level III.
** [[Axe Mastery Other II]] increased to level III.
* {{Icon Link|An Explorer Crossbow}}
* {{Itemlink|An Explorer Crossbow}}
** Icon updated.
** Icon updated.
** Damage mod increased from 65% to 80%.
** Damage mod increased from 65% to 80%.
** [[Crossbow Mastery Other II]] increased to level III.
** [[Crossbow Mastery Other II]] increased to level III.
* {{Icon Link|An Explorer Dagger}}
* {{Itemlink|An Explorer Dagger}}
** Icon updated.
** Icon updated.
** Damage increased from 2 - 5 to 3 - 12.
** Damage increased from 2 - 5 to 3 - 12.
** [[Dagger Mastery Other II]] increased to level III.
** [[Dagger Mastery Other II]] increased to level III.
* {{Icon Link|An Explorer Jitte}}
* {{Itemlink|An Explorer Jitte}}
** Icon updated.
** Icon updated.
** Damage increased from 5 - 10 to 7 - 14.
** Damage increased from 5 - 10 to 7 - 14.
** [[Mace Mastery Other II]] increased to level III.
** [[Mace Mastery Other II]] increased to level III.
* {{Icon Link|An Explorer Katar}}
* {{Itemlink|An Explorer Katar}}
** Icon updated.
** Icon updated.
** Damage increased from 2 - 5 to 1.25 - 5.
** Damage increased from 2 - 5 to 1.25 - 5.
** [[Unarmed Combat Mastery Other II]] increased to level III.
** [[Unarmed Combat Mastery Other II]] increased to level III.
* {{Icon Link|An Explorer Spear}}
* {{Itemlink|An Explorer Spear}}
** Icon updated.
** Icon updated.
** Damage increased from 3 - 11 to 3.5 - 14.
** Damage increased from 3 - 11 to 3.5 - 14.
** [[Spear Mastery Other II]] increased to level III.
** [[Spear Mastery Other II]] increased to level III.
* {{Icon Link|An Explorer Staff}}
* {{Itemlink|An Explorer Staff}}
** Icon updated.
** Icon updated.
** Damage increased from 5 - 9 to 5 - 10.
** Damage increased from 5 - 9 to 5 - 10.
** [[Staff Mastery Other II]] increased to level III.
** [[Staff Mastery Other II]] increased to level III.
* {{Icon Link|An Explorer Sword}}
* {{Itemlink|An Explorer Sword}}
** Icon updated.
** Icon updated.
** Damage increased from 6 - 12 to 8 - 16.
** Damage increased from 6 - 12 to 8 - 16.
** [[Sword Mastery Other II]] increased to level III.
** [[Sword Mastery Other II]] increased to level III.
* {{Icon Link|An Explorer Yumi}}
* {{Itemlink|An Explorer Yumi}}
** Icon updated.
** Icon updated.
** Damage mod increased from 50% to 90%.
** Damage mod increased from 50% to 90%.
** [[Bow Mastery Other II]] increased to level III.
** [[Bow Mastery Other II]] increased to level III.
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=== New [[Titles]] ===
* [[Noir Assassination Investigation#Title Rewards|Gumshoe]]
* [[Snowman Village#Title Rewards|Honorary Snowman]]


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== New Titles ==
* [[Gumshoe]]
* [[Honorary Snowman]]


=== New [[Spells]] ===
== New Spells ==
* [[Vim]] - "Increases maximum stamina by 15 points."
* [[Vim]]


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== New Creatures ==
 
=== Portal.dat ===
:[[File:Portaldat 200312.png]]
 
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=== New [[Creatures]] ===
:{|cellpadding=5
|-valign=top
|
{{Creature Class|Golem
{{Creature Class|Golem
  | Scold
  | Scold
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}}
}}
{{Creature Class|Human
{{Creature Class|Human
  | Cultist Cohort (Level 79)
  | Cultist Cohort (Level 80)
  | Cultist High Priest (Level 95)
  | Cultist High Priest (Level 100)
| Cultist High Priest
  | Cultist Priest
  | Cultist Priest
}}
}}
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  | Wretched
  | Wretched
}}
}}
|
{{Creature Class|Snowman
{{Creature Class|Snowman
  | Angry Snowman
  | Angry Snowman
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  | Dark Vapor
  | Dark Vapor
}}
}}
|}


==== Updated Creatures ====
== Updated Creatures ==
* [[Void Knight]] - Returns to the game as a more powerful Shadow.
* [[Void Knight]] - Returns to the game as a more powerful Shadow.
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=== Images ===
== New Dialog ==
Click image for full size.
;Town Crier
<gallery widths=200px heights=200px perrow=3>
{{Dialog|
File:Explorer Society Armor (Retired) Live.jpg|Explorer/Society Leather Armor - Before
|Town Crier tells you, "A friend of mine told me about this great new device that lets you know when someone's at your door. You see, it rings this bell, that way, if you're in the basement... well... yes, I suppose you could knock. But, this thing is nice and loud and you could hear it even if you're in a mansion and... yes, fine I suppose you could knock loudly and holler. And you could always just hop through a window and let yourself in."
File:Society Leather Armor (Old Artwork) Live.jpg|Society Leather Armor - After
 
File:Explorer Leather Armor Live.jpg|Explorer Leather Armor - After
|Town Crier tells you, "After my shift I'm going to head over to Celcynd in Rithwic to turn in my gold stamped letters--I hear the Explorer Society is issuing new armor and weapons these days."
File:Character Login Screen (Waking from the Abyss) Live.jpg|Character Login Screen
 
|Town Crier tells you, "All they said I needed to do was to crush the Calling Stone attached to their pamphlet and they would come to take me away to a better place. A place where I was something more than an underpaid information broker for the masses..."
 
|Town Crier tells you, "I have a cousin who works in the High Queen's castle. She told me that Elysa awoke and seemed like a new person. She said that she overheard Elysa speaking with Asheron, and that she told Asheron that she didn't need him anymore. What can all this mean?"
 
|Town Crier tells you, "Last night this strange person walked up to me and handed me some sort of recruitment pamphlet. It was right, I do feel unappreciated."
 
|Town Crier tells you, "My brother's friend's sister's boyfriend's father said there was some commotion out on Aphus Lassel a few days ago. The whole town, if you can call it that, was in an uproar over something about a sacrifice."
 
|Town Crier tells you, "Now that the High Queen is awake, we've been told that she might once again walk amongst us."
 
|Town Crier tells you, "Royal Guards in Lytelthorpe are looking for individuals to help in divine secrets that lie in deep caverns that stretch to the sea. Additionally, there is a call out in capital cities looking for adventurers who wish to help find the failed assassin, who tried to kill the High Queen."
 
|Town Crier tells you, "Strange things have been happening lately. There are reports of adventurers disappearing from the Marescent Plateau and of suspicious looking people dressed in black stalking the towns late at night..."
 
|Town Crier tells you, "The Explorer Society has taken on a whole new look--have you seen their new armor?"
 
|Town Crier tells you, "The furniture vendors have a few new houshold items in stock now. I wish I could go home and enjoy all the things I've bought, but I have to stand out here in the cold just so you can get the latest news and information. No, no, don't worry about me, I'll be fine out here. All alone. Without something hot to drink to keep me warm..."
 
|Town Crier tells you, "The High Queen has awoken!"
|Town Crier tells you, "Things seem to have changed since High Queen Elysa woke. She's increased pay for us town criers, and even increased the activity of the Royal Guard. There's no telling where she might be looking to do next."
 
|Town Crier tells you, "Those signs in the capital cities are peculiar. I kept thinking to myself when I used them."
 
|Town Crier tells you, "Those snowmen are back. It's weird having snow talk to you... It kinda gives me the creeps."
 
|Town Crier tells you, "Why don't we get a snowman to stand out here in the cold all day. Wouldn't that make more sense than having me freezing solid? That way we Town Criers could take vacations in the winter months and visit our families. Maybe I could even go to the islands. I hear they are pretty nice this time of year. We so need a union."
}}
 
;Ulgrim the Unpleasant
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== Related Articles ==
* [[Announcements - 2003/12 - Waking From the Abyss#Teaser|Teaser]]
* [[Announcements - 2003/12 - Waking From the Abyss#Rollout Article|Rollout Article]]
* [[Announcements - 2003/12 - Waking From the Abyss#Release Notes|Release Notes]]
* [[Announcements - 2003/12 - Waking From the Abyss#Letter to the Players|Letter to the Players]]
 
== Media ==
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File:Teaser 200312 F.jpg|
File:Teaser 200312 ACVault.jpg|ACVault
File:Teaser 200312 JackCat.jpg|Maggie the Jackcat
File:Teaser 200312 Stratics.jpg|AC Stratics
File:Teaser 200312 WarCry.jpg|Warcry's Crossroads of Dereth
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=== Splash Screen ===
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Latest revision as of 13:04, 13 November 2020

December 2003 - Announcements Page

Game Changes Edit

  • Autumn has turned to winter! Snow has fallen on Dereth, and the scarecrows have been replaced with snowmen.
  • The Dereth Exploration Society quests have been updated. See the Rollout Article for details.
  • New types of leather armor can now be found in loot, such as leather long gauntlets and leather pants.
  • All types of packs now have 24 inventory slots. See the Rollout Article for details.
  • The Furniture Craftsmen and Woodsmen have created several new items for your home.

New Quests Edit

Updated Quests Edit

New NPCs Edit

Updated NPCs Edit

New Locations Edit

New Items Edit

Armor

Long Leather Gauntlets Leather Shorts Loot Leather Jerkin Loot Leather Pants Loot Leather Vest

Housing Items

Doorbell Aluvian Hanging Rug Aluvian Lamp Aluvian Rug Amphorae Alchemy Table Barrel Book Shelf Cask Cooking Table Fat Vase Fletching Table Gharu'ndim Hanging Rug Gharu'ndim Jug Gharu'ndim Lamp Jade Shrine Large Gharu'ndim Rug Set Dinner Table Sho Lamp Shrubbery Tapestry Tumerok Chair Ice Box Snowflake

Costume Items

Dapper Suit Bandit Mask Sleek Dress Crimped Hat

Exchange Items

Gumshoe Token Honorary Snowman Token

Food Items

Snow Pie

Jewelry

A Society Bracelet of Coordination A Society Bracelet of Strength A Society Ring of Endurance A Society Ring of Quickness A Society Necklace of Focus Refulgent Bracelet Ice Badge

Objects

Prison Door (Bandit Hideout Prison) Graven Idol Open Journal (MacNiall's Freehold)

Portal Gems

Portal Gem (Bandit Hideout)

Quest Items

Clean Towel Confession Bookcase (Bandit Hideout) Broken Fishing Pole Key Ring (Bandit Hideout Prison) Gate Key (Bandit Hideout Prison) Encrusted Scrollcase Odd Scroll Case Scold's Heart Repugnant Bracelet

Text Items

Olthoi Tunnels Rumor Missive to the World Shaper Second Missive to the World Shaper Third Missive to the World Shaper Fourth Missive to the World Shaper Fifth Missive to the World Shaper Nexus Town Information Guide Note (Order of the Raven Hand) Jaeget's Journal Bewren's Journal

Weapons

Carrot Dagger Huge Snowball Deadly Iceball

Updated Items Edit

New Titles Edit

New Spells Edit

New Creatures Edit

Golem

Human

Knathtead

Shadow

Snowman

Skeleton

Undead

Wisp

Updated Creatures Edit

  • Void Knight - Returns to the game as a more powerful Shadow.

New Dialog Edit

Town Crier

Town Crier tells you, "A friend of mine told me about this great new device that lets you know when someone's at your door. You see, it rings this bell, that way, if you're in the basement... well... yes, I suppose you could knock. But, this thing is nice and loud and you could hear it even if you're in a mansion and... yes, fine I suppose you could knock loudly and holler. And you could always just hop through a window and let yourself in."

Town Crier tells you, "After my shift I'm going to head over to Celcynd in Rithwic to turn in my gold stamped letters--I hear the Explorer Society is issuing new armor and weapons these days."

Town Crier tells you, "All they said I needed to do was to crush the Calling Stone attached to their pamphlet and they would come to take me away to a better place. A place where I was something more than an underpaid information broker for the masses..."

Town Crier tells you, "I have a cousin who works in the High Queen's castle. She told me that Elysa awoke and seemed like a new person. She said that she overheard Elysa speaking with Asheron, and that she told Asheron that she didn't need him anymore. What can all this mean?"

Town Crier tells you, "Last night this strange person walked up to me and handed me some sort of recruitment pamphlet. It was right, I do feel unappreciated."

Town Crier tells you, "My brother's friend's sister's boyfriend's father said there was some commotion out on Aphus Lassel a few days ago. The whole town, if you can call it that, was in an uproar over something about a sacrifice."

Town Crier tells you, "Now that the High Queen is awake, we've been told that she might once again walk amongst us."

Town Crier tells you, "Royal Guards in Lytelthorpe are looking for individuals to help in divine secrets that lie in deep caverns that stretch to the sea. Additionally, there is a call out in capital cities looking for adventurers who wish to help find the failed assassin, who tried to kill the High Queen."

Town Crier tells you, "Strange things have been happening lately. There are reports of adventurers disappearing from the Marescent Plateau and of suspicious looking people dressed in black stalking the towns late at night..."

Town Crier tells you, "The Explorer Society has taken on a whole new look--have you seen their new armor?"

Town Crier tells you, "The furniture vendors have a few new houshold items in stock now. I wish I could go home and enjoy all the things I've bought, but I have to stand out here in the cold just so you can get the latest news and information. No, no, don't worry about me, I'll be fine out here. All alone. Without something hot to drink to keep me warm..."

Town Crier tells you, "The High Queen has awoken!"

Town Crier tells you, "Things seem to have changed since High Queen Elysa woke. She's increased pay for us town criers, and even increased the activity of the Royal Guard. There's no telling where she might be looking to do next."

Town Crier tells you, "Those signs in the capital cities are peculiar. I kept thinking to myself when I used them."

Town Crier tells you, "Those snowmen are back. It's weird having snow talk to you... It kinda gives me the creeps."

Town Crier tells you, "Why don't we get a snowman to stand out here in the cold all day. Wouldn't that make more sense than having me freezing solid? That way we Town Criers could take vacations in the winter months and visit our families. Maybe I could even go to the islands. I hear they are pretty nice this time of year. We so need a union."

Ulgrim the Unpleasant

No new messages this month.

Related Articles Edit

Media Edit

  • ACVault

    ACVault

  • Maggie the Jackcat

    Maggie the Jackcat

  • AC Stratics

    AC Stratics

  • Warcry's Crossroads of Dereth

    Warcry's Crossroads of Dereth

  • Portal.dat

    Portal.dat

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