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== Discoveries ==
== Discoveries ==
=== [[Town Crier]] Rumors ===
=== [[Town Crier]] Rumors ===
<font color=darkgoldenrod>Town Crier tells you, "...and a warrior came forth bearing the mark of Light upon him. He carried, in his hand, the rays of the sun crafted into steel. A blade with a purpose in the hands of a virtuous heart brings hope where there is none. The Light has been found again."
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:Town Crier tells you, "...and a warrior came forth bearing the mark of Light upon him. He carried, in his hand, the rays of the sun crafted into steel. A blade with a purpose in the hands of a virtuous heart brings hope where there is none. The Light has been found again."
 
:Town Crier tells you, "Aerbax and Nuhmudira seem to be at each other's throats. I wonder what this will mean for the refugees of Yanshi."


Town Crier tells you, "Aerbax and Nuhmudira seem to be at each other's throats. I wonder what this will mean for the refugees of Yanshi."
:Town Crier tells you, "Has it been over a year since the destruction of Yanshi? I can't help but think of that poor jeweler who never returned to the Lifestone with the rest of the town's folk..."


Town Crier tells you, "Has it been over a year since the destruction of Yanshi? I can't help but think of that poor jeweler who never returned to the Lifestone with the rest of the town's folk..."
:Town Crier tells you, "I can't wait until I have done enough for Candeth Keep to be recognized as a founder. I hear the shops there are exquisite!"


Town Crier tells you, "I can't wait until I have done enough for Candeth Keep to be recognized as a founder. I hear the shops there are exquisite!"
:Town Crier tells you, "I hear word that the keep in the South Dires is almost completed. Merchants from all three races of the alliance have moved in to provide adventurers with supplies and places of rest."


Town Crier tells you, "I hear word that the keep in the South Dires is almost completed. Merchants from all three races of the alliance have moved in to provide adventurers with supplies and places of rest."
:Town Crier tells you, "I heard from Alatar Locke recently... he was upset that he had to redo some of his oldest notes... something about some carved caves?"


Town Crier tells you, "I heard from Alatar Locke recently... he was upset that he had to redo some of his oldest notes... something about some carved caves?"
:Town Crier tells you, "I never thought I'd see the day where Alchemists would be smiling again."


Town Crier tells you, "I never thought I'd see the day where Alchemists would be smiling again."
:Town Crier tells you, "I voted for Locke Ridge..."


Town Crier tells you, "I voted for Locke Ridge..."
:Town Crier tells you, "I was worried when the Olthoi first began to congregate in the north, but now they have twisted the land into their own! This can only mean bad things for us."


Town Crier tells you, "I was worried when the Olthoi first began to congregate in the north, but now they have twisted the land into their own! This can only mean bad things for us."
:Town Crier tells you, "I'm trusting in the good faith of the populace to keep me well protected. I figure now that you can craft your own protections I might just be safe on my walkabouts."


Town Crier tells you, "I'm trusting in the good faith of the populace to keep me well protected. I figure now that you can craft your own protections I might just be safe on my walkabouts."
:Town Crier tells you, "I've heard tell that all but one of the potions we once used for casting spells is used in crafting new protective stones."


Town Crier tells you, "I've heard tell that all but one of the potions we once used for casting spells is used in crafting new protective stones."
:Town Crier tells you, "I've heard tell that High Queen Elysa is forming an expedition to enter the tunnels deep beneath Asheron's Island. I wonder if there is any truth to it."


Town Crier tells you, "I've heard tell that High Queen Elysa is forming an expedition to enter the tunnels deep beneath Asheron's Island. I wonder if there is any truth to it."
:Town Crier tells you, "I've heard that one of Asheron's emissaries has been spotted in Yanshi. Perhaps he is there keeping the peace."


Town Crier tells you, "I've heard that one of Asheron's emissaries has been spotted in Yanshi. Perhaps he is there keeping the peace."
:Town Crier tells you, "Iquba's tavern in Qalabar's been awfully crowded these days, but no one seems to be buying any ale, just examining some strange keys."


Town Crier tells you, "Iquba's tavern in Qalabar's been awfully crowded these days, but no one seems to be buying any ale, just examining some strange keys."
:Town Crier tells you, "In the Halls of Lost Light the Guardian has stirred and the sword glows brighter now than ever. Perhaps this is an omen of things to come. Perhaps it is a sign that even in this growing darkness there is still hope."


Town Crier tells you, "In the Halls of Lost Light the Guardian has stirred and the sword glows brighter now than ever. Perhaps this is an omen of things to come. Perhaps it is a sign that even in this growing darkness there is still hope."
:Town Crier tells you, "It seems as though the Gotrok Lugians and their Renegade Tumerok comrades are continuing to siege Fort Tethana."


Town Crier tells you, "It seems as though the Gotrok Lugians and their Renegade Tumerok comrades are continuing to siege Fort Tethana."
:Town Crier tells you, "Our refusal to speak last month was for our own reasons. We're underpaid and it's as though our voices are no longer heard. Many of us decided that we'd be silent for a cycle of the moons in protest. Did it work?"


Town Crier tells you, "Our refusal to speak last month was for our own reasons. We're underpaid and it's as though our voices are no longer heard. Many of us decided that we'd be silent for a cycle of the moons in protest. Did it work?"
:Town Crier tells you, "Rumors persist that the Harbinger is reforming much more quickly. If it's true what more could we possibly face. We have the Renegade Tumeroks, the Gotrok Lugians, Aerbax, Olthoi and now a thing that is an elemental force. It's good to see that Nuhmudira is doing something about it over there. Of course... it would be better if she didn't have a Sclavus speaking for her."


Town Crier tells you, "Rumors persist that the Harbinger is reforming much more quickly. If it's true what more could we possibly face. We have the Renegade Tumeroks, the Gotrok Lugians, Aerbax, Olthoi and now a thing that is an elemental force. It's good to see that Nuhmudira is doing something about it over there. Of course... it would be better if she didn't have a Sclavus speaking for her."
:Town Crier tells you, "Some adventurers came back from the stronghold northwest of Mount Esper the other day -- they reported that it'd gotten much more difficult. Something about new monsters moving in! They were going to check two other dungeons, but I don't remember which ones."


Town Crier tells you, "Some adventurers came back from the stronghold northwest of Mount Esper the other day -- they reported that it'd gotten much more difficult. Something about new monsters moving in! They were going to check two other dungeons, but I don't remember which ones."
:Town Crier tells you, "Swear to me or die! Ha, ha, just joking. Who would be that cruel?"


Town Crier tells you, "Swear to me or die! Ha, ha, just joking. Who would be that cruel?"
:Town Crier tells you, "The Tumeroks have grown a huge tree in the center of Candeth Keep. They say that it's the heart of the city. Supposedly they can talk to it or some such nonsense. Don't get me wrong, I respect their beliefs, I'm just not sure I believe them."


Town Crier tells you, "The Tumeroks have grown a huge tree in the center of Candeth Keep. They say that it's the heart of the city. Supposedly they can talk to it or some such nonsense. Don't get me wrong, I respect their beliefs, I'm just not sure I believe them."
:Town Crier tells you, "There are rumors of new Olthoi hives in the North! I do hope all the homeowners there have a Horn of Vigilance... Available, by the way, at all sellers named Coron Usgin in Zaikhal. Guaranteed to keep Olthoi away! At least, uh, I think they are. Well, I believe you can return it to Coron Usgin if not satisfied, a one hundred percent pyreal-back guarantee! I think..."


Town Crier tells you, "There are rumors of new Olthoi hives in the North! I do hope all the homeowners there have a Horn of Vigilance... Available, by the way, at all sellers named Coron Usgin in Zaikhal. Guaranteed to keep Olthoi away! At least, uh, I think they are. Well, I believe you can return it to Coron Usgin if not satisfied, a one hundred percent pyreal-back guarantee! I think..."
:Town Crier tells you, "They have infested most of the world, and now the Olthoi have begun to blight our lands. And to make matters worse, it looks as though they are beginning to establish new hives in the Olthoi North!"


Town Crier tells you, "They have infested most of the world, and now the Olthoi have begun to blight our lands. And to make matters worse, it looks as though they are beginning to establish new hives in the Olthoi North!"
:Town Crier tells you, "Yanshi has suddenly become popular again. I've heard that a Virindi and a Sclavus have taken up in the ruins, professing their allegiance to new leaders. I can only see ill coming from this."


Town Crier tells you, "Yanshi has suddenly become popular again. I've heard that a Virindi and a Sclavus have taken up in the ruins, professing their allegiance to new leaders. I can only see ill coming from this."
:Town Crier tells you, "Yeah, we're all talking again. But the truth of the matter is that we're still unhappy. Tumeroks and Lugians standing by our side! Ha! Tell them to leave us alone in the wilderness, then we'll talk peace."</font>
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Town Crier tells you, "Yeah, we're all talking again. But the truth of the matter is that we're still unhappy. Tumeroks and Lugians standing by our side! Ha! Tell them to leave us alone in the wilderness, then we'll talk peace."</font>
=== [[Ulgrim]] Rumors ===
No new messages this month.
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=== New UI and Game Changes ===
* [[Alchemy Gems]] introduced! You can now craft gems that cast life protection spells. See the August [[Announcements - 2003/08 - Into the Darkness#Letter to the Players|Letter to the Players]] for details of these new effects.
* NPCs have finally moved into the Direlands Stronghold [[Candeth Keep]].
* The classic quest, [[Sword of Lost Light Quest|The Sword of Lost Light]], has been updated with a number of changes.
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=== New [[Quests]] ===
=== New [[Quests]] ===
* [[Harbinger Quest]]
* [[Fine Olthoi Armor]]
* [[Fine Olthoi Armor]]
* [[Good Olthoi Armor]]
* [[Good Olthoi Armor]]


==== Live Events ====
==== Live Events ====
* [[Renegade Commander Kianar]] appeared near [[Fort Tethana]] and dropped a [[Tumerok Hunting Brace]].
* [[2003/08 - Renegade Siege]]: [[Renegade Gotrok]] join the rest of the forces near [[Fort Tethana]].
:<font color=gray>Renegade Gotrok says, "As I have often heard your kind mutter, "Bring it."</font>


==== Updated Quests ====
==== Updated Quests ====
* [[Gelidite Library Quest]] - Now non-repeatable
* [[Harbinger Quest]] - New quest mechanic and rewards:
** You now choose to side with either [[Aerbax]] or [[Nuhmudira]] by flagging with them using special "Harbinger Items".
** The Harbinger is now found at the end of a more challenging dungeon named [[Tunnels to the Harbinger]].
** Old rewards can still be obtained by handing the token to the [[Emissary of Asheron (Yanshi)|Emissary of Asheron]].
* [[Shadow Captain's Heaume Quest]]
* [[Shadow Captain's Heaume Quest]]
* [[Sword of Lost Light Quest]] - Many of the quest items have been updated.
* [[Sword of Lost Light Quest]] - Many of the quest items have been updated.
* [[Sword of Lost Hope Quest]] - Sword has new stats and artwork.
* [[Sword of Lost Hope Quest]] - Sword has new stats and artwork.
* [[Lady Aerfalle Quest]] - The three infusions from the volcanoes can now be given to [[Lilly of Glenden Wood]] for xp.
* [[Lady Aerfalle Quest]] - The three infusions from the volcanoes can now be given to [[Lilly of Glenden Wood]] for xp.
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=== New [[NPCs]] ===
=== New [[NPCs]] ===
* [[Aun Amanaualuan the Elder Shaman]]
* [[Emissary of Asheron (Yanshi)]] - Returns to [[Yanshi]]
* [[Aun Amanaualuan the Elder Shaman]]
* [[Grawalda the Peddler]] - Inside [[Dungeon Manor]]
* [[Felscuda the Scholar]]
* [[Issk]] - 12.9S, 46.5E, in [[Old Yanshi]]
* [[Odvik the Inn Keeper]]
* [[Vincadi]] - 12.6S 46.7E in [[Old Yanshi]]
* [[Rkos the Armorer]]
* [[Candeth Keep]] NPCs
* [[Thimrin Woodsetter]]
** [[Agent Dravos]]
* [[Tunlok Weapons Master]]
** [[Aun Amanaualuan the Elder Shaman]]
** [[Aun Gunditealuan the Marksman]]
** [[Aun Oreilauri the Healer]]
** [[Aun Xathurea the Leather Crafter]]
** [[Gate Guard]]
** [[Gilly]]
** [[Odvik the Inn Keeper]]
** [[Pagrok the Stone Collector]]
** [[Rkos the Armorer]]
** [[Ry'zir al-Nabit]]
** [[Sentry (Candeth Keep)]]
** [[Tunlok Weapons Master]]
** [[Tyokai Renjiro the Grocer]]
** [[Ulna bint-Fasha the Ivory Crafter]]
** [[Yukara Miko the Collector]]


==== Updated NPCs ====
* [[Lilly of Glenden Wood]] - Now accepts infusions (SOLL, SOLH) in exchange for experience.
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=== New [[Locations]] ===
=== New [[Locations]] ===
* [[Candeth Keep]] - Construction completed and town is now active.
* [[Candeth Keep]] - Construction completed and town is now active.
* Olthoi Brood Hive 40+ - 66.5N, 70.6E
** [[Tree Portal]] - 87.5S, 67.2W
* Olthoi Brood Hive 40+ - 71.2N, 60.3E
** [[88.6S, 66.8W - Meeting Hall Style Building|Meeting Hall Style Building]] - 88.6S, 66.8W, contains South Dires portal.
* Olthoi Brood Hive 60+ - 60.2N, 61.2E
** [[Lifestone]] - 88.9S, 67.3W
* Olthoi Brood Hive 60+ - 51.8N, 59.8E
* [[Olthoi Brood Hive (40+)]] - 66.5N, 70.6E & 71.2N, 60.3E
* [[Olthoi Brood Hive (60+)]] - 60.2N, 61.2E & 51.8N, 59.8E
* [[Tunnels to the Harbinger (Issk)]] - 12.9S, 46.5E, in [[Old Yanshi]]
* [[Tunnels to the Harbinger (Vincadi)]] - 12.6S 46.7E in [[Old Yanshi]]


==== Updated Locations ====
==== Updated Locations ====
* New Candeth Keep Lifestone - 88.9S 67.3W
===== Dungeons =====
* [[Olthoi North]] - Landscape is now severely blighted by the olthoi presence, with far less vegetation and lots of purplish thatch.
* [[Olthoi North]] - Landscape is now severely blighted by the olthoi presence, with far less vegetation and lots of purplish thatch.
* [[Carved Cave]] - Portal moved from 72.1N, 35.6W to 7.4N, 0.6E near Al-Jalima. In addition, the Level 17+ restriction was removed and a portal to the [[Halls of the Lost Light]] was added.
* [[Chakron Gate]] - Updated with Assailers, Telumiat Hollow Minions and Virindi Inquisitors, Virindi Preceptors and Virindi Adjudicators
* [[Dungeon Manor]] - Updated with Drudge Slaves and Desert Rats
* [[Holtburg Dungeon]] - Updated with Drudge Slaves 12 & 14, Sandy Armoredillo, Spikey Armoredillo, Jade Gromnie, and Swamp Rats.
* [[Matron Hive South]] -  Now levels 20-50
* [[Matron Hive West]] - Now levels 60-90
* [[Shade Stronghold]] - Updated with Tenebrous and Sinister Shadows and Destroyer Grievvers
* [[Sepulcher of the Hopeslayer]] - Now has Bile Grievvers and new Shadows. No longer recallable.
* [[Rithwic Crypt]] - Updated with Mire Phyntos Wasps, Hunter Shreths, Desert Rats
* [[Shoushi Grotto]] - Updated with Drudge Slaves, Hunter Shreth and Swamp Rats
* [[Yanshi Tunnels]] - Updated with Drudge Slaves
* [[Yaraq Tunnels]] - Updated with Drudge Slaves and Desert Rats


===== Points of Interest =====
* [[72.1N, 35.6W - Banderling Cave]] - The original location of the Carved Cave portal, now populated with Banderlings and has a Runed Chest and Direlands Midland Portal.
* [[72.2N, 36.1W - Zefir Tower]] - Creatures updated, chest updated to a Sturdy Steel Chest.
* [[47.5S, 85.3W - Plasma Golem Squares]] - Creatures updated and runed chest added.
* [[47.6S, 86.3W - Drudge Tower]] - Updated with Bloodletters, Unconquered, Cabalist, Peerless and Murk Drudges along with a Sturdy Steel Chest.
* [[50.5S, 53.6W - Lugian Cave]] - Creatures updated. (unconfirmed for this event)
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=== New [[Items]] ===
=== New [[Items]] ===
{{Item Table|Caption=[[2003/08 - Renegade Siege]] ''(Live Event)''
| Tumerok Hunting Brace
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{{Item Table
{{Item Table|Caption=[[Harbinger Quest]] Update
  | Tumerok Hunting Brace
| Natural Order
  | Experimentation
}}
}}


==== [[Fine Olthoi Armor]] ====
{{Item Table|Caption=[[Alchemy Gems]]
| The New Alchemy
| Aqua Vitae
| Crucible
| Crucible with Stibnite Potion
| Crucible with Quicksilver Potion
| Crucible with Cadmia Potion
| Crucible with Verdigris Potion
| Crucible with Brimstone Potion
| Crucible with Colcothar Potion
| Crucible with Turpeth Potion
| Crucible with Cobalt Potion
| Crucible with Vitriol Potion
| Crucible with Cinnabar Potion
| Crucible with Gypsum Potion
}}


{{Item Table|Caption=[[Alchemy Gems]]: Level III
| Stibnite and Eyebright Crucible
| Quicksilver and Eyebright Crucible
| Cadmia and Eyebright Crucible
| Verdigris and Eyebright Crucible
| Brimstone and Eyebright Crucible
| Colcothar and Eyebright Crucible
| Turpeth and Eyebright Crucible
| Cobalt and Eyebright Crucible
| Vitriol and Eyebright Crucible
| Cinnabar and Eyebright Crucible
| Gypsum and Eyebright Crucible
| Treated Stibnite and Eyebright Crucible
| Treated Quicksilver and Eyebright Crucible
| Treated Cadmia and Eyebright Crucible
| Treated Verdigris and Eyebright Crucible
| Treated Brimstone and Eyebright Crucible
| Treated Colcothar and Eyebright Crucible
| Treated Turpeth and Eyebright Crucible
| Treated Cobalt and Eyebright Crucible
| Treated Vitriol and Eyebright Crucible
| Treated Cinnabar and Eyebright Crucible
| Treated Gypsum and Eyebright Crucible
| Gem of Lesser Protection
| Gem of Lesser Piercing Protection
| Gem of Lesser Blade Protection
| Gem of Lesser Bludgeon Protection
| Gem of Lesser Acid Protection
| Gem of Lesser Cold Protection
| Gem of Lesser Fire Protection
| Gem of Lesser Lightning Protection
| Gem of Lesser Regeneration
| Gem of Lesser Rejuvenation
}}
{{Item Table
{{Item Table
  | Fine Olthoi Sollerets
  | Gem of Lesser Mana Renewal
  | Fine Olthoi Greaves
}}
  | Fine Olthoi Bracers
{{Item Table|Caption=[[Alchemy Gems]]: Level IV
  | Fine Olthoi Pauldrons
| Stibnite and Henbane Crucible
  | Fine Olthoi Breastplate
| Quicksilver and Henbane Crucible
  | Fine Olthoi Girth
| Cadmia and Henbane Crucible
  | Fine Olthoi Tassets
| Verdigris and Henbane Crucible
  | Fine Olthoi Gauntlets
| Brimstone and Henbane Crucible
  | Fine Olthoi Brood Queen Helm
| Colcothar and Henbane Crucible
| Turpeth and Henbane Crucible
| Cobalt and Henbane Crucible
| Vitriol and Henbane Crucible
| Cinnabar and Henbane Crucible
| Gypsum and Henbane Crucible
| Treated Stibnite and Henbane Crucible
| Treated Quicksilver and Henbane Crucible
| Treated Cadmia and Henbane Crucible
| Treated Verdigris and Henbane Crucible
| Treated Brimstone and Henbane Crucible
| Treated Colcothar and Henbane Crucible
| Treated Turpeth and Henbane Crucible
| Treated Cobalt and Henbane Crucible
| Treated Vitriol and Henbane Crucible
| Treated Cinnabar and Henbane Crucible
| Treated Gypsum and Henbane Crucible
| Gem of Protection
| Gem of Piercing Protection
  | Gem of Blade Protection
  | Gem of Bludgeon Protection
  | Gem of Acid Protection
  | Gem of Cold Protection
  | Gem of Fire Protection
  | Gem of Lightning Protection
  | Gem of Regeneration
  | Gem of Rejuvenation
}}
}}
==== [[Good Olthoi Armor]] ====
{{Item Table
{{Item Table
  | Good Olthoi Sollerets
  | Gem of Mana Renewal
  | Good Olthoi Greaves
}}
  | Good Olthoi Bracers
{{Item Table|Caption=[[Alchemy Gems]]: Level V
  | Good Olthoi Pauldrons
| Stibnite and Amaranth Crucible
  | Good Olthoi Breastplate
| Quicksilver and Amaranth Crucible
  | Good Olthoi Girth
| Cadmia and Amaranth Crucible
  | Good Olthoi Tassets
| Verdigris and Amaranth Crucible
  | Good Olthoi Gauntlets
| Brimstone and Amaranth Crucible
  | Good Olthoi Brood Queen Helm
| Colcothar and Amaranth Crucible
| Turpeth and Amaranth Crucible
| Cobalt and Amaranth Crucible
| Vitriol and Amaranth Crucible
| Cinnabar and Amaranth Crucible
| Gypsum and Amaranth Crucible
| Treated Stibnite and Amaranth Crucible
| Treated Quicksilver and Amaranth Crucible
| Treated Cadmia and Amaranth Crucible
| Treated Verdigris and Amaranth Crucible
| Treated Brimstone and Amaranth Crucible
| Treated Colcothar and Amaranth Crucible
| Treated Turpeth and Amaranth Crucible
| Treated Cobalt and Amaranth Crucible
| Treated Vitriol and Amaranth Crucible
| Treated Cinnabar and Amaranth Crucible
| Treated Gypsum and Amaranth Crucible
| Gem of Improved Protection
| Gem of Improved Piercing Protection
  | Gem of Improved Blade Protection
  | Gem of Improved Bludgeon Protection
  | Gem of Improved Acid Protection
  | Gem of Improved Cold Protection
  | Gem of Improved Fire Protection
  | Gem of Improved Lightning Protection
  | Gem of Improved Regeneration
  | Gem of Improved Rejuvenation
}}
}}
==== [[Alchemy|Alchemy Gems]] ====
{{Item Table
{{Item Table
  | The New Alchemy
  | Gem of Improved Mana Renewal
  | Crucible
}}
{{Item Table|Caption=[[Alchemy Gems]]: Level VI
| Stibnite and Frankincense Crucible
| Quicksilver and Frankincense Crucible
| Cadmia and Frankincense Crucible
| Verdigris and Frankincense Crucible
| Brimstone and Frankincense Crucible
| Colcothar and Frankincense Crucible
  | Turpeth and Frankincense Crucible
| Cobalt and Frankincense Crucible
| Vitriol and Frankincense Crucible
| Cinnabar and Frankincense Crucible
| Gypsum and Frankincense Crucible
| Treated Stibnite and Frankincense Crucible
| Treated Quicksilver and Frankincense Crucible
| Treated Cadmia and Frankincense Crucible
| Treated Verdigris and Frankincense Crucible
| Treated Brimstone and Frankincense Crucible
| Treated Colcothar and Frankincense Crucible
| Treated Turpeth and Frankincense Crucible
| Treated Cobalt and Frankincense Crucible
| Treated Vitriol and Frankincense Crucible
| Treated Cinnabar and Frankincense Crucible
| Treated Gypsum and Frankincense Crucible
| Gem of Greater Protection
| Gem of Greater Piercing Protection
| Gem of Greater Blade Protection
| Gem of Greater Bludgeon Protection
  | Gem of Greater Acid Protection
  | Gem of Greater Acid Protection
  | Gem of Greater Cold Protection
  | Gem of Greater Cold Protection
  | Gem of Greater Fire Protection
  | Gem of Greater Fire Protection
  | Gem of Greater Lightning Protection
  | Gem of Greater Lightning Protection
| Gem of Greater Piercing Protection
| Gem of Greater Blade Protection
  | Gem of Greater Regeneration
  | Gem of Greater Regeneration
  | Gem of Greater Rejuvenation
  | Gem of Greater Rejuvenation
}}
{{Item Table
  | Gem of Greater Mana Renewal
  | Gem of Greater Mana Renewal
}}
}}
 
{{Item Table|Caption=[[Creature Trophies]] (Harbinger Items)
==== [[Trophies|Creature Trophies]] ====
 
{{Item Table
  | Banderling Aggressor Scalp
  | Banderling Aggressor Scalp
  | Banderling Predator Scalp
  | Banderling Predator Scalp
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  | Banderling Slayer Scalp
  | Banderling Savage Arm
  | Banderling Savage Arm
  | Drudge Bloodletter Charm
  | Banderling Bone Ring (Trophy)
| Bloodletter Drudge Charm
  | Drudge Cabalist Charm
  | Drudge Cabalist Charm
  | Drudge Sage Charm
  | Drudge Sage Charm
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}}
}}


==== [[Sturdy Steel Keyring]] ====
{{Item Table|Caption=[[Fine Olthoi Armor]]
| Brood Matron Adolescent Tail
| Brood Matron Adolescent Tarsus
| Brood Matron Adolescent Tibia
| Brood Queen Adolescent Carapace
| Brood Queen Adolescent Claw
| Brood Queen Adolescent Crest
| Brood Queen Adolescent Femur
| Brood Queen Adolescent Head
| Brood Queen Adolescent Metathorax
| Fine Olthoi Sollerets
| Fine Olthoi Greaves
| Fine Olthoi Bracers
| Fine Olthoi Pauldrons
| Fine Olthoi Breastplate
| Fine Olthoi Girth
| Fine Olthoi Tassets
| Fine Olthoi Gauntlets
| Fine Olthoi Brood Queen Helm
}}


{{Item Table
{{Item Table|Caption=[[Good Olthoi Armor]]
| Young Brood Matron Tail
| Young Brood Matron Tarsus
| Young Brood Matron Tibia
| Young Brood Queen Carapace
| Young Brood Queen Claw
| Young Brood Queen Crest
| Young Brood Queen Femur
| Young Brood Queen Head
| Young Brood Queen Metathorax
| Good Olthoi Sollerets
| Good Olthoi Greaves
| Good Olthoi Bracers
| Good Olthoi Pauldrons
| Good Olthoi Breastplate
| Good Olthoi Girth
| Good Olthoi Tassets
| Good Olthoi Gauntlets
| Good Olthoi Brood Queen Helm
}}
 
{{Item Table|Caption=[[Sturdy Steel Keyring]]
  | Coral Heart
  | Coral Heart
  | Sturdy Steel Keyring
  | Sturdy Steel Keyring
}}
{{Item Table|Caption=[[Texts]]
| Felscuda the Scholar
}}
}}


==== Updated Items ====
==== Updated Items ====
 
* {{Icon Link|Asheron's Supreme Raiment}}
* [[Asheron's Supreme Raiment]] - [[Moderate Endurance]] spell added
** [[Moderate Endurance]] spell added as a random cantrip
* [[Empyrean Scalemail Shirt]] - Status updated and now enchantable.
* {{Icon Link|Empyrean Scalemail Shirt}}
* [[Melee Defense Tattoo]] - [[Moderate Invulnerability]] spell added
** [[Unenchantable]] property removed
* [[Obsidian Dagger]] - Stats updated
** AL increased from 120 to 150
* [[Virindi Profatrix Mask]] - New artwork.
** Spells updated.
* [[Shadow Captain's Heaume]] - Stats updated
* {{Icon Link|Melee Defense Tattoo}}
* [[Virindi Servant's Amulet]] - Spells updated
** [[Moderate Invulnerability]] spell added
* [[Virindi Singularity Key]] - Can now be given (uncarved) to [[Aun Mareura the Collector]] in [[Timaru]] for 25k xp and a [[Plentiful Healing Kit]] (Blue Kit).
* {{Icon Link|Obsidian Dagger}}
 
** Modifiers: +5% attack, +5.0% melee
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* {{Icon Link|Virindi Profatrix Mask}}
 
** New artwork.
=== New [[Titles]] ===
* {{Icon Link|Shadow Captain's Heaume}}
* [[Harbinger Quest#Title Rewards|Champion of Dereth]]
** AL increased from 220 to 250.
** BU reduced from 2,100 to 500
** [[Impenetrability V]] increased to level VI, [[Magic Yield Other IV]] removed.
* {{Icon Link|Ulgrim's Golden Gromnie}}
** Can no longer be picked up (again).
* {{Icon Link|Virindi Servant's Amulet}}
** New spells: [[Minor Mana Conversion Prowess]], [[Moderate Item Enchantment Aptitude]].
** [[Exhaustion Other V]] removed.
* {{Icon Link|Virindi Singularity Key}}
**  Can now be given (uncarved) to [[Aun Mareura the Collector]] in [[Timaru]] for 25k xp and a [[Plentiful Healing Kit]] (Blue Kit).
* {{Icon Link|Superior Shield}}
** New artwork
** AL updated from 20 to 120.
** Spells added: [[Impenetrability IV]], [[Sword Mastery Self IV]], [[Invulnerability Self IV]].
* {{Icon Link|Sword of Lost Light}}
** New artwork
** Damage increased from 7 - 13 to 9 - 18
** Modifiers: +5% Attack, +5% Melee added.
** Spells changed from [[Blood Drinker V]], [[Swift Killer IV]], [[Quickness Other IV]] to [[Defender IV]], [[Blood Drinker IV]], [[Swift Killer III]], [[Heart Seeker IV]].
** Sword skill req. changed from 280+ to 150+.
{{Item Table|Caption=Text updates
| A note from Iquba
| A Note from Tibri
| Rumor (Dungeons)
| Rumor (Keys)
| A torn note
| An odd note
| Crumpled Note
| An old note (Lich Archmage)
| An old note (Monougas)
| Dungeon Manor Directions
| Shoushi Grotto Directions
| Rithwic Crypt Directions
| Yanshi Tunnel Directions
| Holtburg Dungeon Directions
}}


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=== Portal.dat ===
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:[[File:Portaldat 200308.png]]
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=== Images ===
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<gallery widths=200px heights=200px perrow=3>
File:Superior Shield Live.jpg|The new Superior Shield
File:Issk Live.jpg|Issk and the Tunnels to the Harbinger
File:Vincadi Live.jpg|Vincadi and the Tunnels to the Harbinger
File:Good Olthoi Armor Live.jpg|Olthoi Armor introduced.
File:Adolescent Olthoi Brood Matron Live.jpg|Adolescent Olthoi Brood Matron
File:Adolescent Olthoi Brood Queen Live.jpg|Adolescent Olthoi Brood Queen
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| Child of Artifice
| Child of Enchantment
| Child of Strife
| Child of Verdancy
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  | Young Olthoi Brood Matron
  | Young Olthoi Brood Matron
  | Young Olthoi Brood Queen
  | Young Olthoi Brood Queen
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{{Creature Class|Lugian
| Renegade Gotrok
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=== Updated Creatures ===
=== Updated Creatures ===
* [[Guardian of the Lost Light]]
* [[Guardian of the Lost Light]] - New artwork.
* [[Virindi Observer]]
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Revision as of 01:58, 5 August 2012

August 2003 - Announcements Page

Turbine Announcements

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Teaser

Release Notes

Letter to the Players

PKLite

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Discoveries

Town Crier Rumors

Town Crier tells you, "...and a warrior came forth bearing the mark of Light upon him. He carried, in his hand, the rays of the sun crafted into steel. A blade with a purpose in the hands of a virtuous heart brings hope where there is none. The Light has been found again."
Town Crier tells you, "Aerbax and Nuhmudira seem to be at each other's throats. I wonder what this will mean for the refugees of Yanshi."
Town Crier tells you, "Has it been over a year since the destruction of Yanshi? I can't help but think of that poor jeweler who never returned to the Lifestone with the rest of the town's folk..."
Town Crier tells you, "I can't wait until I have done enough for Candeth Keep to be recognized as a founder. I hear the shops there are exquisite!"
Town Crier tells you, "I hear word that the keep in the South Dires is almost completed. Merchants from all three races of the alliance have moved in to provide adventurers with supplies and places of rest."
Town Crier tells you, "I heard from Alatar Locke recently... he was upset that he had to redo some of his oldest notes... something about some carved caves?"
Town Crier tells you, "I never thought I'd see the day where Alchemists would be smiling again."
Town Crier tells you, "I voted for Locke Ridge..."
Town Crier tells you, "I was worried when the Olthoi first began to congregate in the north, but now they have twisted the land into their own! This can only mean bad things for us."
Town Crier tells you, "I'm trusting in the good faith of the populace to keep me well protected. I figure now that you can craft your own protections I might just be safe on my walkabouts."
Town Crier tells you, "I've heard tell that all but one of the potions we once used for casting spells is used in crafting new protective stones."
Town Crier tells you, "I've heard tell that High Queen Elysa is forming an expedition to enter the tunnels deep beneath Asheron's Island. I wonder if there is any truth to it."
Town Crier tells you, "I've heard that one of Asheron's emissaries has been spotted in Yanshi. Perhaps he is there keeping the peace."
Town Crier tells you, "Iquba's tavern in Qalabar's been awfully crowded these days, but no one seems to be buying any ale, just examining some strange keys."
Town Crier tells you, "In the Halls of Lost Light the Guardian has stirred and the sword glows brighter now than ever. Perhaps this is an omen of things to come. Perhaps it is a sign that even in this growing darkness there is still hope."
Town Crier tells you, "It seems as though the Gotrok Lugians and their Renegade Tumerok comrades are continuing to siege Fort Tethana."
Town Crier tells you, "Our refusal to speak last month was for our own reasons. We're underpaid and it's as though our voices are no longer heard. Many of us decided that we'd be silent for a cycle of the moons in protest. Did it work?"
Town Crier tells you, "Rumors persist that the Harbinger is reforming much more quickly. If it's true what more could we possibly face. We have the Renegade Tumeroks, the Gotrok Lugians, Aerbax, Olthoi and now a thing that is an elemental force. It's good to see that Nuhmudira is doing something about it over there. Of course... it would be better if she didn't have a Sclavus speaking for her."
Town Crier tells you, "Some adventurers came back from the stronghold northwest of Mount Esper the other day -- they reported that it'd gotten much more difficult. Something about new monsters moving in! They were going to check two other dungeons, but I don't remember which ones."
Town Crier tells you, "Swear to me or die! Ha, ha, just joking. Who would be that cruel?"
Town Crier tells you, "The Tumeroks have grown a huge tree in the center of Candeth Keep. They say that it's the heart of the city. Supposedly they can talk to it or some such nonsense. Don't get me wrong, I respect their beliefs, I'm just not sure I believe them."
Town Crier tells you, "There are rumors of new Olthoi hives in the North! I do hope all the homeowners there have a Horn of Vigilance... Available, by the way, at all sellers named Coron Usgin in Zaikhal. Guaranteed to keep Olthoi away! At least, uh, I think they are. Well, I believe you can return it to Coron Usgin if not satisfied, a one hundred percent pyreal-back guarantee! I think..."
Town Crier tells you, "They have infested most of the world, and now the Olthoi have begun to blight our lands. And to make matters worse, it looks as though they are beginning to establish new hives in the Olthoi North!"
Town Crier tells you, "Yanshi has suddenly become popular again. I've heard that a Virindi and a Sclavus have taken up in the ruins, professing their allegiance to new leaders. I can only see ill coming from this."
Town Crier tells you, "Yeah, we're all talking again. But the truth of the matter is that we're still unhappy. Tumeroks and Lugians standing by our side! Ha! Tell them to leave us alone in the wilderness, then we'll talk peace."

Ulgrim Rumors

No new messages this month.


New UI and Game Changes


New Quests

Live Events

Renegade Gotrok says, "As I have often heard your kind mutter, "Bring it."

Updated Quests


New NPCs

Updated NPCs


New Locations

Updated Locations

Dungeons
  • Olthoi North - Landscape is now severely blighted by the olthoi presence, with far less vegetation and lots of purplish thatch.
  • Carved Cave - Portal moved from 72.1N, 35.6W to 7.4N, 0.6E near Al-Jalima. In addition, the Level 17+ restriction was removed and a portal to the Halls of the Lost Light was added.
  • Chakron Gate - Updated with Assailers, Telumiat Hollow Minions and Virindi Inquisitors, Virindi Preceptors and Virindi Adjudicators
  • Dungeon Manor - Updated with Drudge Slaves and Desert Rats
  • Holtburg Dungeon - Updated with Drudge Slaves 12 & 14, Sandy Armoredillo, Spikey Armoredillo, Jade Gromnie, and Swamp Rats.
  • Matron Hive South - Now levels 20-50
  • Matron Hive West - Now levels 60-90
  • Shade Stronghold - Updated with Tenebrous and Sinister Shadows and Destroyer Grievvers
  • Sepulcher of the Hopeslayer - Now has Bile Grievvers and new Shadows. No longer recallable.
  • Rithwic Crypt - Updated with Mire Phyntos Wasps, Hunter Shreths, Desert Rats
  • Shoushi Grotto - Updated with Drudge Slaves, Hunter Shreth and Swamp Rats
  • Yanshi Tunnels - Updated with Drudge Slaves
  • Yaraq Tunnels - Updated with Drudge Slaves and Desert Rats
Points of Interest

New Items

Tumerok Hunting Brace

Natural Order Experimentation

The New Alchemy Aqua Vitae Crucible Crucible with Stibnite Potion Crucible with Quicksilver Potion Crucible with Cadmia Potion Crucible with Verdigris Potion Crucible with Brimstone Potion Crucible with Colcothar Potion Crucible with Turpeth Potion Crucible with Cobalt Potion Crucible with Vitriol Potion Crucible with Cinnabar Potion Crucible with Gypsum Potion

Alchemy Gems: Level III

Stibnite and Eyebright Crucible Quicksilver and Eyebright Crucible Cadmia and Eyebright Crucible Verdigris and Eyebright Crucible Brimstone and Eyebright Crucible Colcothar and Eyebright Crucible Turpeth and Eyebright Crucible Cobalt and Eyebright Crucible Vitriol and Eyebright Crucible Cinnabar and Eyebright Crucible Gypsum and Eyebright Crucible Treated Stibnite and Eyebright Crucible Treated Quicksilver and Eyebright Crucible Treated Cadmia and Eyebright Crucible Treated Verdigris and Eyebright Crucible Treated Brimstone and Eyebright Crucible Treated Colcothar and Eyebright Crucible Treated Turpeth and Eyebright Crucible Treated Cobalt and Eyebright Crucible Treated Vitriol and Eyebright Crucible Treated Cinnabar and Eyebright Crucible Treated Gypsum and Eyebright Crucible Gem of Lesser Protection Gem of Lesser Piercing Protection Gem of Lesser Blade Protection Gem of Lesser Bludgeon Protection Gem of Lesser Acid Protection Gem of Lesser Cold Protection Gem of Lesser Fire Protection Gem of Lesser Lightning Protection Gem of Lesser Regeneration Gem of Lesser Rejuvenation

Gem of Lesser Mana Renewal

Alchemy Gems: Level IV

Stibnite and Henbane Crucible Quicksilver and Henbane Crucible Cadmia and Henbane Crucible Verdigris and Henbane Crucible Brimstone and Henbane Crucible Colcothar and Henbane Crucible Turpeth and Henbane Crucible Cobalt and Henbane Crucible Vitriol and Henbane Crucible Cinnabar and Henbane Crucible Gypsum and Henbane Crucible Treated Stibnite and Henbane Crucible Treated Quicksilver and Henbane Crucible Treated Cadmia and Henbane Crucible Treated Verdigris and Henbane Crucible Treated Brimstone and Henbane Crucible Treated Colcothar and Henbane Crucible Treated Turpeth and Henbane Crucible Treated Cobalt and Henbane Crucible Treated Vitriol and Henbane Crucible Treated Cinnabar and Henbane Crucible Treated Gypsum and Henbane Crucible Gem of Protection Gem of Piercing Protection Gem of Blade Protection Gem of Bludgeon Protection Gem of Acid Protection Gem of Cold Protection Gem of Fire Protection Gem of Lightning Protection Gem of Regeneration Gem of Rejuvenation

Gem of Mana Renewal

Alchemy Gems: Level V

Stibnite and Amaranth Crucible Quicksilver and Amaranth Crucible Cadmia and Amaranth Crucible Verdigris and Amaranth Crucible Brimstone and Amaranth Crucible Colcothar and Amaranth Crucible Turpeth and Amaranth Crucible Cobalt and Amaranth Crucible Vitriol and Amaranth Crucible Cinnabar and Amaranth Crucible Gypsum and Amaranth Crucible Treated Stibnite and Amaranth Crucible Treated Quicksilver and Amaranth Crucible Treated Cadmia and Amaranth Crucible Treated Verdigris and Amaranth Crucible Treated Brimstone and Amaranth Crucible Treated Colcothar and Amaranth Crucible Treated Turpeth and Amaranth Crucible Treated Cobalt and Amaranth Crucible Treated Vitriol and Amaranth Crucible Treated Cinnabar and Amaranth Crucible Treated Gypsum and Amaranth Crucible Gem of Improved Protection Gem of Improved Piercing Protection Gem of Improved Blade Protection Gem of Improved Bludgeon Protection Gem of Improved Acid Protection Gem of Improved Cold Protection Gem of Improved Fire Protection Gem of Improved Lightning Protection Gem of Improved Regeneration Gem of Improved Rejuvenation

Gem of Improved Mana Renewal

Alchemy Gems: Level VI

Stibnite and Frankincense Crucible Quicksilver and Frankincense Crucible Cadmia and Frankincense Crucible Verdigris and Frankincense Crucible Brimstone and Frankincense Crucible Colcothar and Frankincense Crucible Turpeth and Frankincense Crucible Cobalt and Frankincense Crucible Vitriol and Frankincense Crucible Cinnabar and Frankincense Crucible Gypsum and Frankincense Crucible Treated Stibnite and Frankincense Crucible Treated Quicksilver and Frankincense Crucible Treated Cadmia and Frankincense Crucible Treated Verdigris and Frankincense Crucible Treated Brimstone and Frankincense Crucible Treated Colcothar and Frankincense Crucible Treated Turpeth and Frankincense Crucible Treated Cobalt and Frankincense Crucible Treated Vitriol and Frankincense Crucible Treated Cinnabar and Frankincense Crucible Treated Gypsum and Frankincense Crucible Gem of Greater Protection Gem of Greater Piercing Protection Gem of Greater Blade Protection Gem of Greater Bludgeon Protection Gem of Greater Acid Protection Gem of Greater Cold Protection Gem of Greater Fire Protection Gem of Greater Lightning Protection Gem of Greater Regeneration Gem of Greater Rejuvenation

Gem of Greater Mana Renewal

Creature Trophies (Harbinger Items)

Banderling Aggressor Scalp Banderling Predator Scalp Banderling Antagonist Scalp Banderling Slayer Scalp Banderling Savage Arm Banderling Bone Ring (Trophy) Bloodletter Drudge Charm Drudge Cabalist Charm Drudge Sage Charm Peerless Drudge Charm Essence of a Phantasm Gloom Drudge Charm Murk Drudge Charm Mutilator Head Mystic Drudge Charm Plate Armoredillo Hide Slasher Reedshark Hide Reaper Reedshark Hide Rendeath Shreth Hide Gauloth Shreth Hide Bloodthirsty Monouga Idol Merciless Monouga Idol Insidious Monouga Idol Skull of a Skeletal Hero Skull of a Dark Master Primeval Skeleton Shin Bone Telumiat Hollow Minion Essence

Brood Matron Adolescent Tail Brood Matron Adolescent Tarsus Brood Matron Adolescent Tibia Brood Queen Adolescent Carapace Brood Queen Adolescent Claw Brood Queen Adolescent Crest Brood Queen Adolescent Femur Brood Queen Adolescent Head Brood Queen Adolescent Metathorax Fine Olthoi Sollerets Fine Olthoi Greaves Fine Olthoi Bracers Fine Olthoi Pauldrons Fine Olthoi Breastplate Fine Olthoi Girth Fine Olthoi Tassets Fine Olthoi Gauntlets Fine Olthoi Brood Queen Helm

Young Brood Matron Tail Young Brood Matron Tarsus Young Brood Matron Tibia Young Brood Queen Carapace Young Brood Queen Claw Young Brood Queen Crest Young Brood Queen Femur Young Brood Queen Head Young Brood Queen Metathorax Good Olthoi Sollerets Good Olthoi Greaves Good Olthoi Bracers Good Olthoi Pauldrons Good Olthoi Breastplate Good Olthoi Girth Good Olthoi Tassets Good Olthoi Gauntlets Good Olthoi Brood Queen Helm

Coral Heart Sturdy Steel Keyring

Felscuda the Scholar

Updated Items

Text updates

A note from Iquba A Note from Tibri Rumor (Dungeons) Rumor (Keys) A torn note An odd note Crumpled Note An old note (Lich Archmage) An old note (Monougas) Dungeon Manor Directions Shoushi Grotto Directions Rithwic Crypt Directions Yanshi Tunnel Directions Holtburg Dungeon Directions


Portal.dat


Images

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New Creatures

Olthoi

Lugian

Slithis

Updated Creatures


Splash Screen