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'''January 2014''' - [[Announcements - 2014/01 - Forces of Nature|Announcements Page]]
'''January 2014''' - [[Announcements - 2014/01 - Forces of Nature|Announcements Page]]
== Turbine Announcements ==
=== Teaser Images ===
{{Patch Announcements Links
|  Current = https://www.asheronscall.com/en/content/2014-events
| Original = https://www.asheronscall.com/en/content/2014-events
|  Archive = Announcements - 2014/01 - Forces of Nature#Teaser Images
}}
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File:Teaser 20140101.jpg|January 2014 Update 1
File:Teaser 20140102.jpg|January 2014 Update 2
File:Teaser 20140103.jpg|January 2014 Update 3
</gallery>
=== Release Notes ===
{{Patch Announcements Links
|  Current = https://www.asheronscall.com/en/content/january-2014-update-forces-nature-release-notes
| Original = https://www.asheronscall.com/en/content/january-2014-update-forces-nature-release-notes
|  Archive = Announcements - 2014/01 - Forces of Nature#Release Notes
}}
=== Release Fiction ===
{{Patch Announcements Links
|  Current = https://www.asheronscall.com/en/content/january-2014-update-release-fiction
| Original = https://www.asheronscall.com/en/content/january-2014-update-release-fiction
|  Archive = Announcements - 2014/01 - Forces of Nature#Release Fiction
}}
== Discoveries ==
=== Patch Details ===
Patch Date: 21 January 2014
Patch Size: 2,688K (Client: 4,728K)
----
=== New Dialog ===
==== [[Town Crier]] Rumors ====
{{Dialog|
''Free Rumors''


|Town Crier tells you, "I've heard reports of A'nekshay which were made out of wood instead of sand.  How strange."
* Patch Date: 21 January 2014
* Patch Size: 2,688K (Client: 4,728K)


|Town Crier tells you,  "I've heard several rumors of new gems that armor tinkerers can use in their craft."
== Combat Changes ==
 
|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 ====
{{Dialog|
''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 Explorer Society Quests|Monthly]] Quests ====
{{Dialog|
''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 Game Hunter|Monthly]] Kill Tasks ====
{{Dialog|
|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.  
* 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.
* [[Healing]] can now be performed in-combat with less effectiveness (penalty), but without the loss of defenses.
* [[Healing]] can now be performed in-combat with less effectiveness (penalty), but without the loss of defenses.
* Players can no longer use [[Portal Gem|Recall Gems]] while in portal space.
* Players can no longer use [[Portal Gem|Recall Gems]] while in portal space.
* Using [[Portal Gem|Recall Gems]] now has an animation attached.
* Using [[Portal Gems]] (the type that do not summon portals) 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%.


----
== 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]] ===
== New Quests ==
* [[Access to the Viridian Rise]]
* [[Access to the Viridian Rise]]
* [[Climbing the Viridian Deru Tree]]
* [[Climbing the Viridian Deru Tree]]
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* [[Viridian Rise Rare Bosses]]
* [[Viridian Rise Rare Bosses]]
* [[Honeyed Meads]]
* [[Honeyed Meads]]
* [[Kill Tasks]]
* [[Viridian A'nekshen Kill Task]]
** [[Viridian A'nekshen Kill Task]]
* [[Viridian Wasp Kill Task]]
** [[Viridian Wasp Kill Task]]
* [[Viridian Zefir Kill Task]]
** [[Viridian Zefir Kill Task]]


==== 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]]
* [[Monthly Explorer Society Quests]]
** Ansar El-Kerdany's quest: [[Deathtail]]
** Ansar El-Kerdany's quest: [[Deathtail]]
** Esmond Fielding quest: [[The Dark Spiral]]
** Esmond Fielding quest: [[The Dark Spiral]]
** Niccolo De Luca quest: [[Asheron's Raiment]]
** Niccolo De Luca quest: [[Asheron's Raiment]]
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=== New [[NPCs]] ===
== New NPCs ==
* [[Worshipper of Bael'Zharon]] - near the [[Derethian Combat Arena]] at 49.5S, 62.6E in [[Baishi]]
* [[Worshipper of Bael'Zharon]] (Darktide)
*: 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.
Viridian Rise NPCs
** [[Brellegia]]
* [[Brellegia]]
** [[Aangesilus]]
* [[Aangesilus]]
** [[Swift]]
* [[Swift]]
** [[Kervim'telek]]
* [[Kervim'telek]]
** [[Dridge]]
* [[Dridge]]
** [[Doriathazaar]]
* [[Doriathazaar]]
** [[Vvermurgor]] - inside the [[Viridian Root]] dungeon.
* [[Vvermurgor]] - inside the [[Viridian Root]] dungeon.


==== Updated NPCs ====
== Updated NPCs ==
* [[Skettek the Wanderer]] - no longer sells Mana Scarabs
* Lore messages concerning [[Access to the Viridian Rise]]
* Lore messages concerning [[Access to the Viridian Rise]]
** [[Asheron (NPC)|Asheron]]
** [[Asheron (NPC)|Asheron]]
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** [[Ulgrim the Unpleasant]]
** [[Ulgrim the Unpleasant]]
** [[Popkin of the Gate]]
** [[Popkin of the Gate]]
* New Prices for Sold Items|
** [[Fadsahil al-Tashbi the Master Archmage]]
** [[Farnor the Archmage]]
** [[Gilly]]
** [[Master Shoyanen Kenchu the Archmage]]
** [[Master Celdiseth the Archmage]]
** [[Raenholm the Archmage]]
** [[Skettek the Wanderer]]
** [[Vermilia the Archmage]]
** [[Arqubal the Archmage]]
** [[Hacha Jien the Archmage]]
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=== New [[Locations]] ===
== New Locations ==
* [[Viridian Rise]] - New High Level Hunting Ground between [[Khayyaban]] and [[Baishi]] around 44.0S, 43.4E  
* [[Viridian Rise]]
::From [[Baishi]], take the [[Kelnen Village]] portal at 50.0S 63.5E
** [[Viridian Root]]
* [[Viridian Root]] dungeon inside the [[Viridian Rise]] area.
 
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== New Items ==
{{Item Table|Caption=?
| Crystal of Increasing Pain
| Crystal of Twisting Wounds
| Molten Coal
}}
 
{{Item Table|Caption=[[Cooking Items]]
  | Mana Infused Nightbloom
}}
 
{{Item Table|Caption=[[Food Items]]
| Honeyed Life Mead
| Honeyed Vigor Mead
| Honeyed Mana Mead
}}
 
{{Item Table|Caption=[[Objects]]
| Blossoming Nightbloom
| Corrupted Amber Crystal
| 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
}}
 
{{Item Table|Caption=[[Portal Gems]]
| Viridian Rise Deru Portal Sending Gem
}}


=== New [[Items]] ===
{{Item Table|Caption=[[Quest Items]]
{{Item Table|Caption=[[Viridian Rise Rare Bosses]]
| Corrupted Amber Shard
| Infused Amber Shard
  | Essence of Zerzelikyr
  | Essence of Zerzelikyr
  | Essence of Night Brier
  | Essence of Night Brier
  | Essence of Wind Fury
  | Essence of Wind Fury
  | Essence of Norshuntyr
  | Essence of Norshuntyr
| Viridian Essence
}}
}}
<br>
 
<b>Non-PK [[Infused Amber Collection]] quest.</b>
{{Item Table|Caption=[[Scrolls]]
{{Item Table|Caption=Misc Rewards([[Infused Amber Collection]])
| Aged Legendary Key
| Gem of Verdant Force
| Luminous Amber: Breastplate of the Bulwark
| Luminous Amber: Bracers of Thunderous Blows
| Luminous Amber: Helm of Healing
| Luminous Amber: Shield Fortification
| Luminous Amber: Sollerets of the Storm
| 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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| Scroll of Viridian Rise Recall
| Scroll of Viridian Rise Recall
| Scroll of Viridian Rise Tree Recall
| Scroll of Viridian Rise Tree Recall
| Viridian Rise Deru Portal Sending Gem
}}
}}
{{Item Table|Caption=Stormwood Weapon Rewards ([[Infused Amber Collection]])
 
{{Item Table|Caption=[[Upgrade Items]]
| Gem of Verdant Force
| Corrupted Amber: Bracers of the Corrupted Heart.
| Corrupted Amber: Girth of the Corrupted Soul.
| 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
| Luminous Amber: Breastplate of the Bulwark
| Luminous Amber: Bracers of Thunderous Blows
| Luminous Amber: Helm of Healing
| Luminous Amber: Shield Fortification
| Luminous Amber: Sollerets of the Storm
}}
 
{{Item Table|Caption=[[Weapons]]
| Stormwood Atlatl
| Stormwood Atlatl
| Stormwood Axe
| Stormwood Axe
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| Stormwood Sword
| Stormwood Sword
| Stormwood Wand
| Stormwood Wand
}}
{{Item Table|Caption=Oak Stormwood Weapon Rewards ([[Infused Amber Collection]])
| Oak Stormwood Atlatl
| Oak Stormwood Atlatl
| Oak Stormwood Axe
| Oak Stormwood Axe
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| Oak Stormwood Sword
| Oak Stormwood Sword
| Oak Stormwood Wand
| Oak Stormwood Wand
}}
{{Item Table|Caption=Rare Stormward Weapons ([[Infused Amber Collection]])
| Oak Derubloom Wand
| Oak Derubloom Wand
| Storming Portal Axe
| Oak Corrupted Heartwood Wand
| Vortex Thorn
}}
{{Item Table|Caption=Random rewards from the PK [[Corrupted Amber Collection]] quest.
| Corrupted Amber Shard
| Gem of Verdant Force
| Viridian Essence
| Corrupted Amber: Bracers of the Corrupted Heart
| Corrupted Amber: Girth of the Corrupted Soul
| 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
}}
{{Item Table|Caption= [[Viridian Root]]
| Blossoming Nightbloom
| Corrupted Amber Crystal
| Corrupted Amber Shard
| Mana Infused Nightbloom
}}
{{Item Table|Caption= [[Viridian Rise]]
| Brier Wasp Hive
| Infused Amber Shard
| Corrupted Amber Shard
| Viridian Essence
}}
{{Item Table|Caption= [[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
}}
 
{{Item Table|Caption= [[Derethian Combat Arena]]
| Crystal of Increasing Pain
| Crystal of Twisting Wounds
| Molten Coal
}}
}}


==== Updated Items & Objects ====
== Updated Items ==
The following list of Items have had their Cost, Value and/or Weigth Adjusted.
Values adjusted:
{{Item Table
* {{Icon Link|Thorsten's Armor}}
| Thorsten's Armor
* {{Icon Link|Superb Mana Charge}}
| Superb Mana Charge
* {{Icon Link|Titan Mana Charge}}
| Titan Mana Charge
* {{Icon Link|Massive Mana Charge}}
| Massive Mana Charge
* {{Icon Link|Mana Scarab}}
| Mana Scarab
* {{Icon Link|Platinum Scarab}}
| Platinum Scarab
* {{Icon Link|Celdiseth's Portal Gem}}
| Celdiseth's Portal Gem
* {{Icon Link|Fadsahil's Portal Gem}}
| Shoyanen's Portal Gem
* {{Icon Link|Shoyanen's Portal Gem}}
| Major Item Tinkering Armature
* {{Icon Link|Major Item Tinkering Armature}}
| Minor Item Tinkering Armature
* {{Icon Link|Minor Item Tinkering Armature}}
| Moderate Item Tinkering Armature
* {{Icon Link|Moderate Item Tinkering Armature}}
| Faran Life Master Robe
* {{Icon Link|Faran Life Master Robe}}
| Faran War Master Robe
* {{Icon Link|Faran War Master Robe}}
| Faran Creature Master Robe
* {{Icon Link|Faran Creature Master Robe}}
| Faran Item Master Robe  
* {{Icon Link|Faran Item Master Robe}}
| Suikan Life Master Robe
* {{Icon Link|Suikan Life Master Robe}}
| Suikan War Master Robe
* {{Icon Link|Suikan War Master Robe}}
| Suikan Creature Master Robe
* {{Icon Link|Suikan Creature Master Robe}}
| Suikan Item Master Robe
* {{Icon Link|Suikan Item Master Robe}}
| Dho Life Master Robe
* {{Icon Link|Dho Life Master Robe}}
| Dho War Master Robe
* {{Icon Link|Dho War Master Robe}}
| Dho Creature Master Robe
* {{Icon Link|Dho Creature Master Robe}}
| Dho Item Master Robe
* {{Icon Link|Dho Item Master Robe}}
| Pristine Mana Shard
* {{Icon Link|Pristine Mana Shard}}
}}
----


=== New [[Spells]] ===
== New Spells ==
* [[Viridian Rise Recall]]
* [[Viridian Rise Recall]]
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=== New [[Titles]] ===
== New Titles ==
* [[Crown of the Deru]]
* [[Crown of the Deru]]


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== New Creatures ==
 
=== Portal.dat ===
:[[File:Portaldat 201401.png]]
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=== New [[Creatures]] ===
{{Creature Class|A'nekshay
{{Creature Class|A'nekshay
  | A'nekshen Storm Caller  
  | A'nekshen Storm Caller  
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  | NightBrier
  | NightBrier
  | Wind Fury
  | Wind Fury
}}
{{Creature Class|Destroyable Objects
| Brier Wasp Hive
}}
}}
{{Creature Class|Elemental
{{Creature Class|Elemental
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  | Zefir Thorn Stalker
  | Zefir Thorn Stalker
}}
}}
----


=== Images ===
== New Dialog ==
Click image for full size.
'''Town Crier'''
<gallery widths=200px heights=200px perrow=4>
 
File:A'nekshay Woods Live.jpg|[[A'nekshay Woods]]
''Free Rumors''
File:A'nekshay Woods 2 Live.jpg|Canyon and bridge in the [[A'nekshay Woods]]
 
File:A'nekshay Woods 3 Live.jpg|Menhir Ring with Statues in the [[A'nekshay Woods]]
{{Dialog|
File:Stormwood Wand in Use Live.jpg|[[Stormwood Wand]] in use.
|Town Crier tells you,  "I've heard reports of A'nekshay which were made out of wood instead of sand.  How strange."
</gallery>
 
|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 the Unpleasant'''
 
''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."
 
'''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."


=== [[Known Issues]] ===
'''Rand, Game Hunter'''
* 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.
----


=== Splash Screen ===
|Rand, Game Hunter tells you, "This month I've tagged Coral Golems as the moderate difficulty prey."
[[File:Forces of Nature Splash Screen.jpg]]
|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."
}}
 
== Related Articles ==
* [[Announcements - 2014/01 - Forces of Nature#Release Notes|Release Notes]]
* [[Announcements - 2014/01 - Forces of Nature#Release Fiction|Release Fiction]]
 
== Media ==
<gallery perrow=3>
File:Teaser 20140101.jpg|January 2014 Update 1
File:Teaser 20140102.jpg|January 2014 Update 2
File:Teaser 20140103.jpg|January 2014 Update 3
File:Forces of Nature Splash Screen.jpg
File:Portaldat 201401.png|Portal.dat
</gallery>


[[Category:Patches]]
[[Category:Patches]]

Revision as of 23:32, 3 February 2016

January 2014 - Announcements Page

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

Combat 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 Portal Gems (the type that do not summon portals) 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

Viridian Rise NPCs

Updated NPCs

New Locations

New Items

?

Crystal of Increasing Pain Crystal of Twisting Wounds Molten Coal

Mana Infused Nightbloom

Honeyed Life Mead Honeyed Vigor Mead Honeyed Mana Mead

Blossoming Nightbloom Corrupted Amber Crystal 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

Viridian Rise Deru Portal Sending Gem

Corrupted Amber Shard Infused Amber Shard Essence of Zerzelikyr Essence of Night Brier Essence of Wind Fury Essence of Norshuntyr Viridian Essence

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 Scroll of Viridian Rise Recall Scroll of Viridian Rise Tree Recall

Gem of Verdant Force Corrupted Amber: Bracers of the Corrupted Heart. Corrupted Amber: Girth of the Corrupted Soul. 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 Luminous Amber: Breastplate of the Bulwark Luminous Amber: Bracers of Thunderous Blows Luminous Amber: Helm of Healing Luminous Amber: Shield Fortification Luminous Amber: Sollerets of the Storm

Stormwood Atlatl Stormwood Axe Stormwood Bow Stormwood Claw Stormwood Crossbow Stormwood Dagger Stormwood Greatsword Stormwood Mace Stormwood Spear Stormwood Staff Stormwood Sword Stormwood Wand Oak Stormwood Atlatl Oak Stormwood Axe Oak Stormwood Bow Oak Stormwood Claw Oak Stormwood Crossbow Oak Stormwood Dagger Oak Stormwood Greatsword Oak Stormwood Mace Oak Stormwood Spear Oak Stormwood Staff Oak Stormwood Sword Oak Stormwood Wand Oak Derubloom Wand Oak Corrupted Heartwood Wand

Updated Items

Values adjusted:

New Spells

New Titles

New Creatures

A'nekshay

Destroyable Objects

Elemental

Gromnie

Phyntos Wasp

Wisp

Zefir

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Town Crier

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 the Unpleasant

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."

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."

Rand, Game Hunter

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."

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