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=== Teaser ===
{{Patch Announcements Links
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=== Developer Comments ===
* No Developer Comments this Month.


== Discoveries ==
== Discoveries ==
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Patch Date: 21 January 2014
Patch Date: 21 January 2014
Patch Size: 2,688K (Client: 4,728K)
Patch Size: 2,688K (Client: 4,728K)
Hotfix:  ???k (??th Month)
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==== [[Town Crier]] Rumors ====
==== [[Town Crier]] Rumors ====
{{Dialog|
{{Dialog|
;Free Rumors
''Free Rumors''


|Town Crier tells you,  "I've heard reports of A'nekshay which were made out of wood instead of sand.  How strange."
|Town Crier tells you,  "I've heard reports of A'nekshay which were made out of wood instead of sand.  How strange."
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|Town Crier tells you,  "I've heard several rumors of adventurers getting lost in the woods."
|Town Crier tells you,  "I've heard several rumors of adventurers getting lost in the woods."


;Pyreal Rumors
''Pyreal Rumors''


|Town Crier tells you, "I've heard several rumors of a new Deru tree that has raised a forest maze around itself."
|Town Crier tells you, "I've heard several rumors of a new Deru tree that has raised a forest maze around itself."
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==== [[Ulgrim]] Rumors ====
==== [[Ulgrim]] Rumors ====
{{Dialog|
{{Dialog|
;Free Rumors
''Free Rumors''


|Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "I popped into the Derethian Combat Pit and was saddened by the lack of competition"
|Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "I popped into the Derethian Combat Pit and was saddened by the lack of competition"
|Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "So I left a few things in there to make it more exciting."
|Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "So I left a few things in there to make it more exciting."


|Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "I ran up to a guy who seemed like he was looking for a fight."
|Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "I ran up to a guy who seemed like he was looking for a fight."
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|Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "Next thing I know he vanished away with a portal gem."
|Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "Next thing I know he vanished away with a portal gem."
|Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "Let's see if he can do that quick enough the next time."
|Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "Let's see if he can do that quick enough the next time."


|Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "Healers have been honing their skills a bit."
|Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "Healers have been honing their skills a bit."
|Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "They can wrap a bandage so quick they don't even have to stray from battle."
|Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "They can wrap a bandage so quick they don't even have to stray from battle."


;Stout Rumors
''Stout Rumors''


|Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "I was like "Woah there buddy. You need to ease up on those burning coals. They'll always take the easy way out with extra health than to just man up and fight."
|Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "I was like "Woah there buddy. You need to ease up on those burning coals. They'll always take the easy way out with extra health than to just man up and fight."
|Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "In the end, he agreed."
|Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "In the end, he agreed."
|Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "A thank you would be nice."
|Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "A thank you would be nice."


|Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "I was wandering through Southen Osteth the other day."
|Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "I was wandering through Southen Osteth the other day."
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|Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "Next thing I know all the creatures are going crazy."
|Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "Next thing I know all the creatures are going crazy."
|Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "All I've got to say is; Damn Deru, you scary!"
|Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "All I've got to say is; Damn Deru, you scary!"


|Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "It seems like everyone hides behind an Aegis these days."
|Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "It seems like everyone hides behind an Aegis these days."
|Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "Remember when magic was wonderful and amazing?"
|Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "Remember when magic was wonderful and amazing?"
|Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "Well maybe things will be a bit more exciting now."
|Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "Well maybe things will be a bit more exciting now."
}}


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==== [[Monthly Explorer Society Quests|Monthly]] Quests ====
 
{{Dialog|
=== [[Monthly Explorer Society Quests|Monthly]] Quests ===
''Ansar El-Kerdany''
==== Ansar El-Kerdany ====
|Ansar El-Kerdany tells you, "Greetings, Adventurer! We are looking for adventurers to slay Deathtail."
|Ansar El-Kerdany tells you, "Greetings, Adventurer! We are looking for adventurers to slay Deathtail."
|Ansar El-Kerdany tells you, "He lurks in The Graveyard ambushing his prey. Stop him and I shall reward you."
|Ansar El-Kerdany tells you, "He lurks in The Graveyard ambushing his prey. Stop him and I shall reward you."


==== Esmond Fielding ====
''Esmond Fielding''
|Esmond Fielding tells you, "This month we have decided that someone must brave The Dark Spiral."
|Esmond Fielding tells you, "This month we have decided that someone must brave The Dark Spiral."
|Esmond Fielding tells you, "Discover the lore inside this dark place and bring it to any who seek it. I shall reward you upon your successful return."
|Esmond Fielding tells you, "Discover the lore inside this dark place and bring it to any who seek it. I shall reward you upon your successful return."


==== Niccolo De Luca ====
''Niccolo De Luca''
|Niccolo De Luca tells you, "This month we have decided that the Brood Matrons are a nuisance to be sure."
|Niccolo De Luca tells you, "This month we have decided that the Brood Matrons are a nuisance to be sure."
|Niccolo De Luca tells you, "Head to one of their layers and return to me when you have slain the beast."
|Niccolo De Luca tells you, "Head to one of their layers and return to me when you have slain the beast."
}}


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==== [[Monthly Game Hunter|Monthly]] Kill Tasks ====
 
{{Dialog|
=== [[Monthly Game Hunter|Monthly]] Kill Tasks ===
|Rand, Game Hunter tells you, "This month I've tagged Coral Golems as the moderate difficulty prey."
|Rand, Game Hunter tells you, "This month I've tagged Coral Golems as the moderate difficulty prey."
|Rand, Game Hunter tells you, "This month I've tagged Swarm Mutilators as the medium difficulty prey."
|Rand, Game Hunter tells you, "This month I've tagged Swarm Mutilators as the medium difficulty prey."
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|Rand, Game Hunter tells you, "This month I've tagged Dark Isle Golems as one of the most difficult prey."
|Rand, Game Hunter tells you, "This month I've tagged Dark Isle Golems as one of the most difficult prey."
|Rand, Game Hunter tells you, "This month I've tagged Violator and Burrowing Grievvers as the other prey of highest difficulty."
|Rand, Game Hunter tells you, "This month I've tagged Violator and Burrowing Grievvers as the other prey of highest difficulty."
}}
}}
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=== New UI and Game Changes ===
=== New UI and Game Changes ===
<!-- For updates not covered by any of the sections below -->
* Aegis effect is now inactive while in peace mode.  
* Aegis effect is now inactive while in peace mode.  
* [[Healing]] Skill received a boost to success rate.
* [[Healing]] Skill received a boost to success rate.
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==== Updated Quests ====
==== Updated Quests ====
* [[Magma Golem Exarch Kill Task]] - 6 day repeat timer added.
* [[Magma Golem Exarch Kill Task]] - 6 day repeat timer added.
}}
 
}}
* [[Monthly Explorer Society Quests]]
** Ansar El-Kerdany's quest: [[Deathtail]]
** Esmond Fielding quest: [[The Dark Spiral]]
** Niccolo De Luca quest: [[Asheron's Raiment]]
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=== New [[NPCs]] ===
* [[Worshipper of Bael'Zharon]] - near the [[Derethian Combat Arena]] at 49.5S, 62.6E in [[Baishi]]
* [[Worshipper of Bael'Zharon]] - near the [[Derethian Combat Arena]] at 49.5S, 62.6E in [[Baishi]]
*| Note| though the NPCs are available in white worlds, only on Darktide these are activated. See [https://www.asheronscall.com/en/forums/showthread.pp?62518-Biashi-arena-on-white-worlds this thread] for info
*: Note: though the NPCs are available in white worlds, only on Darktide these are activated. See [https://www.asheronscall.com/en/forums/showthread.pp?62518-Biashi-arena-on-white-worlds this thread] for info
* New [[Viridian Rise]] Area.
* New [[Viridian Rise]] Area.
** [[Brellegia]]
** [[Brellegia]]
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|From [[Baishi]], take the [[Kelnen Village]] portal at 50.0S 63.5E
|From [[Baishi]], take the [[Kelnen Village]] portal at 50.0S 63.5E
* [[Viridian Root]] dungeon inside the [[Viridian Rise]] area.
* [[Viridian Root]] dungeon inside the [[Viridian Rise]] area.
==== Updated Locations ====
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=== New [[Items]] & [[Objects]] ===
=== New [[Items]] ===
{{Item Table|Caption=[[Viridian Rise Rare Bosses]]
{{Item Table|Caption=[[Viridian Rise Rare Bosses]]
  | Essence of Zerzelikyr
  | Essence of Zerzelikyr
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{{Item Table|Caption=Random rewards from the Non-PK [[Infused Amber Collection]] quest.
{{Item Table|Caption=Random rewards from the Non-PK [[Infused Amber Collection]] quest.
  | Infused Amber Shard
  | Infused Amber Shard
  | Empowered Amber| Bracers of Life
  | Empowered Amber: Bracers of Life
  | Empowered Amber| Helm of Life
  | Empowered Amber: Helm of Life
  | Luminous Amber| Helm of Healing
  | Luminous Amber: Helm of Healing
  | Viridian Rise Recall
  | Scroll of Viridian Rise Recall
  | Scroll of Cassius' Ring of Fire II
  | Scroll of Cassius' Ring of Fire II
  | Scroll of Eye of the Storm II
  | Scroll of Eye of the Storm II
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  | Gem of Verdant Force
  | Gem of Verdant Force
  | Viridian Essence
  | Viridian Essence
  | Corrupted Amber| Bracers of the Corrupted Heart
  | Corrupted Amber: Bracers of the Corrupted Heart
  | Corrupted Amber| Girth of the Corrupted Soul
  | Corrupted Amber: Girth of the Corrupted Soul
  | Corrupted Amber| Pauldrons of the Corrupted Heart
  | Corrupted Amber: Pauldrons of the Corrupted Heart
  | Empowered Amber| Greaves of Life
  | Empowered Amber: Greaves of Life
  | Empowered Amber| Pauldrons of Life
  | Empowered Amber: Pauldrons of Life
  | Empowered Amber| Sollerets of Life
  | Empowered Amber: Sollerets of Life
  | Empowered Amber| Tassets of Life
  | Empowered Amber: Tassets of Life
  | Gem of Greater Luminance
  | Gem of Greater Luminance
  | Oak Corrupted Heartwood Wand
  | Oak Corrupted Heartwood Wand
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==== Updated Items & Objects ====
==== Updated Items & Objects ====
'''The following list of Items have had their Cost, Value and/or Weigth Adjusted.'''
The following list of Items have had their Cost, Value and/or Weigth Adjusted.
{{Item Table|Caption= Misc
{{Item Table
  | Thorsten's Armor
  | Thorsten's Armor
}}
{{Item Table|Caption= [[Mana Stones#Mana Charge|Mana Charges]]
  | Superb Mana Charge
  | Superb Mana Charge
  | Titan Mana Charge
  | Titan Mana Charge
  | Massive Mana Charge
  | Massive Mana Charge
}}
{{Item Table|Caption= [[Spell Components#Scarabs|Scarabs]]
  | Mana Scarab
  | Mana Scarab
  | Platinum Scarab
  | Platinum Scarab
}}
{{Item Table|Caption= [[Portal Gems]]
  | Celdiseth's Portal Gem
  | Celdiseth's Portal Gem
  | Shoyanen's Portal Gem
  | Shoyanen's Portal Gem
}}
{{Item Table|Caption= [[Tinkering Items#Trinket Imbuing Armatures|Tinkering Armatures]]
  | Major Item Tinkering Armature
  | Major Item Tinkering Armature
  | Minor Item Tinkering Armature
  | Minor Item Tinkering Armature
  | Moderate Item Tinkering Armature
  | Moderate Item Tinkering Armature
}}
{{Item Table|Caption=[[Robes#Purchased|Master Robes]]
  | Faran Life Master Robe
  | Faran Life Master Robe
  | Faran War Master Robe
  | Faran War Master Robe
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  | Dho Creature Master Robe
  | Dho Creature Master Robe
  | Dho Item Master Robe
  | Dho Item Master Robe
}}
{{Item Table|Caption= [[Pristine Mana Shard]], This Item had its Value Reduced.
  | Pristine Mana Shard
  | Pristine Mana Shard
}}
}}
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=== New [[Spells]] ===
* [[Viridian Rise Recall]]
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=== New [[Titles]] ===
=== New [[Titles]] ===
<!-- For titles, please create as a link and make the link a redirect to the quest/event where title is obtained. -->
* [[Crown of the Deru]]
* [[Crown of the Deru]] - The [[Climbing the Viridian Deru Tree]] quest.


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=== Portal.dat ===
=== Portal.dat ===
:[[File:Portaldat 201401.png]]
:[[File:Portaldat 201401.png]]
=== Portal.dat (Ingame Icons) ===
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* The cost of a [[Major Item Tinkering Armature]] was increased from 1 [[Ancient Mhoire Coin]] to 100 [[Ancient Mhoire Coin]]s. This is to be corrected in the February 2014 Patch.
* The cost of a [[Major Item Tinkering Armature]] was increased from 1 [[Ancient Mhoire Coin]] to 100 [[Ancient Mhoire Coin]]s. This is to be corrected in the February 2014 Patch.
** [https://www.asheronscall.com/en/forums/showthread.php?62515-January-Patch&p=708096&viewfull=1#post708096 Link] to thread.
** [https://www.asheronscall.com/en/forums/showthread.php?62515-January-Patch&p=708096&viewfull=1#post708096 Link] to thread.
==== [[Typos]] ====
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Revision as of 18:05, 13 December 2014

January 2014 - Announcements Page

Turbine Announcements

Teaser Images

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Release Notes

Release Fiction

Discoveries

Patch Details

Patch Date: 21 January 2014 Patch Size: 2,688K (Client: 4,728K)


New Dialog

Town Crier Rumors

Free Rumors

Town Crier tells you, "I've heard reports of A'nekshay which were made out of wood instead of sand. How strange."

Town Crier tells you, "I've heard several rumors of new gems that armor tinkerers can use in their craft."

Town Crier tells you, "I've heard several rumors of adventurers getting lost in the woods."

Pyreal Rumors

Town Crier tells you, "I've heard several rumors of a new Deru tree that has raised a forest maze around itself."

Town Crier tells you, "Adventurers in the new forest area have been spotted carrying strange new wooden weapons."

Town Crier tells you, "News! The art of brewmaking has expanded! Adventurers in the area of the new Deru tree have reported finding new blooms that can be used to make powerful magical meads!"

Ulgrim Rumors

Free Rumors

Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "I popped into the Derethian Combat Pit and was saddened by the lack of competition"

Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "So I left a few things in there to make it more exciting."

Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "I ran up to a guy who seemed like he was looking for a fight."

Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "I was like "Hey, let's rumble man.""

Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "Next thing I know he vanished away with a portal gem."

Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "Let's see if he can do that quick enough the next time."

Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "Healers have been honing their skills a bit."

Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "They can wrap a bandage so quick they don't even have to stray from battle."

Stout Rumors

Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "I was like "Woah there buddy. You need to ease up on those burning coals. They'll always take the easy way out with extra health than to just man up and fight."

Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "In the end, he agreed."

Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "A thank you would be nice."

Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "I was wandering through Southen Osteth the other day."

Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "Well I came across a new Deru tree and thought I'd say hello."

Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "Next thing I know all the creatures are going crazy."

Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "All I've got to say is; Damn Deru, you scary!"

Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "It seems like everyone hides behind an Aegis these days."

Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "Remember when magic was wonderful and amazing?"

Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "Well maybe things will be a bit more exciting now."

Monthly Quests

Ansar El-Kerdany

Ansar El-Kerdany tells you, "Greetings, Adventurer! We are looking for adventurers to slay Deathtail."

Ansar El-Kerdany tells you, "He lurks in The Graveyard ambushing his prey. Stop him and I shall reward you."

Esmond Fielding

Esmond Fielding tells you, "This month we have decided that someone must brave The Dark Spiral."

Esmond Fielding tells you, "Discover the lore inside this dark place and bring it to any who seek it. I shall reward you upon your successful return."

Niccolo De Luca

Niccolo De Luca tells you, "This month we have decided that the Brood Matrons are a nuisance to be sure."

Niccolo De Luca tells you, "Head to one of their layers and return to me when you have slain the beast."

Monthly Kill Tasks

Rand, Game Hunter tells you, "This month I've tagged Coral Golems as the moderate difficulty prey."

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

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

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

Rand, Game Hunter tells you, "This month I've tagged Violator and Burrowing Grievvers as the other prey of highest difficulty."


New UI and Game Changes

  • Aegis effect is now inactive while in peace mode.
  • Healing Skill received a boost to success rate.
  • Healing can now be performed in-combat with less effectiveness (penalty), but without the loss of defenses.
  • Players can no longer use Recall Gems while in portal space.
  • Using Recall Gems now has an animation attached.
  • PK changes|
    • Missile/magic CB reduced 5%.
    • Melee CB increased 5%.
    • Melee AR reduced 5%.
    • Aegis effect is 72% as effect for missile and melee in PvP ( 25% full reduction becomes 18%. Partial aegis of 10% would now be 7.2%).
    • PvP mod for the Damage bonus of Elemental casters changed from 25% to 50%.

New Quests

Updated Quests


New NPCs

Updated NPCs


New Locations

|From Baishi, take the Kelnen Village portal at 50.0S 63.5E


New Items

Essence of Zerzelikyr Essence of Night Brier Essence of Wind Fury

Random rewards from the Non-PK Infused Amber Collection quest.

Infused Amber Shard Empowered Amber: Bracers of Life Empowered Amber: Helm of Life Luminous Amber: Helm of Healing Scroll of Viridian Rise Recall Scroll of Cassius' Ring of Fire II Scroll of Eye of the Storm II Scroll of Halo of Frost II Scroll of Horizon's Blades II Scroll of Nuhmudira's Spines II Scroll of Searing Disc II Scroll of Tectonic Rifts II Stormwood Claw Stormwood Sword Oak Stormwood Atlatl Oak Stormwood Dagger Oak Stormwood Claw Oak Stormwood Crossbow Oak Stormwood Mace Oak Stormwood Staff Oak Stormwood WandFile:Derubloom Wand Icon.png Derubloom Wand

Random rewards from the PK Corrupted Amber Collection quest.

Corrupted Amber Shard Gem of Verdant Force Viridian EssenceFile:Corrupted Amber: Bracers of the Corrupted Heart Icon.png Corrupted Amber: Bracers of the Corrupted HeartFile:Corrupted Amber: Girth of the Corrupted Soul Icon.png Corrupted Amber: Girth of the Corrupted SoulFile:Corrupted Amber: Pauldrons of the Corrupted Heart Icon.png Corrupted Amber: Pauldrons of the Corrupted Heart Empowered Amber: Greaves of Life Empowered Amber: Pauldrons of Life Empowered Amber: Sollerets of Life Empowered Amber: Tassets of Life Gem of Greater Luminance Oak Corrupted Heartwood Wand Honeyed Life Mead Honeyed Vigor Mead Honeyed Mana Mead

Blossoming Nightbloom Corrupted Amber Crystal Corrupted Amber Shard Mana Infused Nightbloom

Brier Wasp Hive Infused Amber Shard Corrupted Amber Shard Viridian Essence

Viridian Rise - Menhir Ring at 43.2S 41.6E

Scattered Notes Guardian of Oak Guardian of Hickory Guardian of Birch Guardian of Willow Guardian of Maple Guardian of Cedar Guardian of Pine Guardian of Spruce Guardian of Yew Guardian of Ash Ancient Statue of the Viridian Rise

Crystal of Increasing Pain Crystal of Twisting Wounds Molten Coal

Updated Items & Objects

The following list of Items have had their Cost, Value and/or Weigth Adjusted. Thorsten's Armor Superb Mana Charge Titan Mana Charge Massive Mana Charge Mana Scarab Platinum Scarab Celdiseth's Portal Gem Shoyanen's Portal Gem Major Item Tinkering Armature Minor Item Tinkering Armature Moderate Item Tinkering Armature Faran Life Master Robe Faran War Master Robe Faran Creature Master Robe Faran Item Master Robe Suikan Life Master Robe Suikan War Master Robe Suikan Creature Master Robe Suikan Item Master Robe Dho Life Master Robe Dho War Master Robe Dho Creature Master Robe Dho Item Master Robe Pristine Mana Shard


New Spells


New Titles


Portal.dat


New Creatures

A'nekshay

Elemental

Gromnie

Phyntos Wasp

Zefir


Images

Click image for full size.


Known Issues


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