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  |  Archive = Announcements - 2002/04 - Betrayal#Letter to the Players
  |  Archive = Announcements - 2002/04 - Betrayal#Letter to the Players
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=== State of the Code ===
{{Patch Announcements Links
|  Current = None
| Original = http://www.zone.com/asheronscall/news/ASHEnewscodestate1.asp
|  Archive = Announcements - 2002/04 - Betrayal#State of the Code
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=== [[Town Crier]] Rumors ===
=== [[Town Crier]] Rumors ===


<font color=darkgoldenrod>Town Crier tells you, "I heard of some new houses northwest of Zaikhal and in the far northeast of Osteth. With Spring on the way the weather should be pleasant there now."
:<font color=darkgoldenrod>Town Crier tells you, "I heard of some new houses northwest of Zaikhal and in the far northeast of Osteth. With Spring on the way the weather should be pleasant there now."


Town Crier tells you, "I can tell that Spring has come at last! Have you seen all the beautiful sunflowers growing in the meadows yet? I can't wait to pick some to decorate my house!"
:Town Crier tells you, "I can tell that Spring has come at last! Have you seen all the beautiful sunflowers growing in the meadows yet? I can't wait to pick some to decorate my house!"


Town Crier tells you, "Something seems to be wrong with the Agents of the Arcanum. I've heard some nasty rumors about their leader. Did you know what she did to her most trusted advisor? Well, I'm not going to get in the middle of this."
:Town Crier tells you, "Something seems to be wrong with the Agents of the Arcanum. I've heard some nasty rumors about their leader. Did you know what she did to her most trusted advisor? Well, I'm not going to get in the middle of this."


Town Crier tells you, "A traveller from the Plateau Village informed me he spotted some fine, new houses southeast of there. Abundant hunting in that locale. But are you the hunter or the hunted?"
:Town Crier tells you, "A traveller from the Plateau Village informed me he spotted some fine, new houses southeast of there. Abundant hunting in that locale. But are you the hunter or the hunted?"


Town Crier tells you, "I bought a rumor at a tavern about a man who is trying to track down what happened to his older sister. He offers a reward. His name is Glysander Cartoth and he lives in Cragstone."
:Town Crier tells you, "I bought a rumor at a tavern about a man who is trying to track down what happened to his older sister. He offers a reward. His name is Glysander Cartoth and he lives in Cragstone."


Town Crier tells you, "My cousin said something about finding odd amulets from some creatures that he had been hunting... They look pretty useless. There is a Royal Guard outside of Lin guarding a warehouse though--he might know something about them."
:Town Crier tells you, "My cousin said something about finding odd amulets from some creatures that he had been hunting... They look pretty useless. There is a Royal Guard outside of Lin guarding a warehouse though--he might know something about them."


Town Crier tells you, "The Agents of the Arcanum have provided us with residential quarters for communal defense! Remember, there is safety in numbers! You can get to them through portals from the capitol towns of Zaikhal, Hebian-To and Cragstone."
:Town Crier tells you, "The Agents of the Arcanum have provided us with residential quarters for communal defense! Remember, there is safety in numbers! You can get to them through portals from the capitol towns of Zaikhal, Hebian-To and Cragstone."


The Town Crier turns to you with an air of panic and starts to whisper hoarsely.
:<font color=green>The Town Crier turns to you with an air of panic and starts to whisper hoarsely.</font>
"Have you seen the statues lately? I was walking past one to my post this morning, and I could swear it looked as if it was getting ready to pounce! They've gone...bad...somehow...
:Town Crier tells you, "Have you seen the statues lately? I was walking past one to my post this morning, and I could swear it looked as if it was getting ready to pounce! They've gone...bad...somehow..."


Town Crier tells you, "The Arcanum promised they were there for our good! They said they were our reward!"
:Town Crier tells you, "The Arcanum promised they were there for our good! They said they were our reward!"
The Town Crier looks ready to burst into tears.
:<font color=green>The Town Crier looks ready to burst into tears.</font>
Town Crier tells you, "How could they have done this to us?"
:Town Crier tells you, "How could they have done this to us?"


Town Crier tells you, "Wedding planners have joined the Arcanum Agents in the nine Nexus towns. All that you might want for the wedding of your dreams are now available in their inventories."
:Town Crier tells you, "Wedding planners have joined the Arcanum Agents in the nine Nexus towns. All that you might want for the wedding of your dreams are now available in their inventories."


Town Crier tells you, "Glysander Cartoth of Cragstone is looking for help in tracking down some letters that Elysa Strathelar wrote to his older sister. His sister is missing and he offers a reward."
:Town Crier tells you, "Glysander Cartoth of Cragstone is looking for help in tracking down some letters that Elysa Strathelar wrote to his older sister. His sister is missing and he offers a reward."


Town Crier tells you, "The Arcanum has dispatched a researcher to the libraries at Cragstone, Hebian-To and Zaikhal. They have sent out a call to all those who could help them find the way to disable the statues--go to them, quickly! You must help our cities destroy the statues!"
:Town Crier tells you, "The Arcanum has dispatched a researcher to the libraries at Cragstone, Hebian-To and Zaikhal. They have sent out a call to all those who could help them find the way to disable the statues--go to them, quickly! You must help our cities destroy the statues!"


Town Crier tells you, "I hear tell that there is a man who seems rather pleased with himself up in the area of Stonehold. He seems a little out of place, and he's quite ornery..."
:Town Crier tells you, "I hear tell that there is a man who seems rather pleased with himself up in the area of Stonehold. He seems a little out of place, and he's quite ornery..."


Town Crier tells you, "A hidden library, much like the lost city of Frore...or so I have overheard while in the tavern, here in town."
:Town Crier tells you, "A hidden library, much like the lost city of Frore...or so I have overheard while in the tavern, here in town."


Town Crier tells you, "The Lugians have recently sent our furniture vendors a shipment of Travos crystal quarried down in their mines. I love mine--they're perfect for flower arrangements!"
:Town Crier tells you, "The Lugians have recently sent our furniture vendors a shipment of Travos crystal quarried down in their mines. I love mine--they're perfect for flower arrangements!"


The Town Crier couldn't possibly look more terrified.
:<font color=green>The Town Crier couldn't possibly look more terrified.</font>
Town Crier tells you, "Everyone knows Nuhmidira first introduced the statues to the Arcanum...she insisted they would help protect the cities and they believed her. But the statues have started to attack us! Nuhmidira is gone now...and NO ONE KNOWS HOW TO TURN THEM OFF! Run! Head for the hills! Do not worry about me, I must be brave!"
:Town Crier tells you, "Everyone knows Nuhmidira first introduced the statues to the Arcanum...she insisted they would help protect the cities and they believed her. But the statues have started to attack us! Nuhmidira is gone now...and NO ONE KNOWS HOW TO TURN THEM OFF! Run! Head for the hills! Do not worry about me, I must be brave!"


Town Crier tells you, "Have you seen the new wedding chapels that have been built? Almost makes me wish I had someone special..."</font>
:Town Crier tells you, "Have you seen the new wedding chapels that have been built? Almost makes me wish I had someone special..."</font>


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=== [[Ulgrim]] Rumors ===
=== [[Ulgrim]] Rumors ===


<font color=darkgoldenrod> Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "Yeah, monogamy is for suckers, besides I'm married to my job."
<font color=darkgoldenrod>
:Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "I've learned all the new portal spells. I especially like the Tie to Ispar."<br>
:<font color=gray>Ulgrim the Unpleasant says, "Shurov Thispar!"</font></font><br>
:''(fades away in portal magic)''<br>
:<font color=darkgoldenrod>Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "Your Mom says Hi."<br>


Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "That's the stuff!"
:Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "Martine huh? Hes always been a Pawn. He only thinks hes playing the King. he best watch out for the Queen and the Bishop. even his own pieces are suspect."<br>


Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "Another town lost, elementals taking over everywhere, what's with this world anyway?"
:Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "The fly catches the spider..."<br>


Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "We should all move to the underground cities and wait for this thing to blow over."
:Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "Cragstones Armor? Cragstones Axe? If I wanted some rusty old armor and an axe Ide go buy them from Sang and Sung."<br>


Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "I hear people have seen Nuhmudira near the Arcanum. If she's really back then she's one tough woman. Yup..."
:Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "You like my flowers?"</font><br>
:''(kneels next to his flowers)''<br>
:<font color=darkgoldenrod>Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "Gosh! They smell all nice and flowery."<br>


Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "Hope she isn't still sore about that whole death lever thing."
:Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "These new Arcanum Monstrosities are horrible! They just keep casting and casting on me! I cant get any sleep! You know what its like to try to fall into a comfortable stuper and have "Wring! Wring! Wring!" buzzing around you all the time. Those things are evil!"<br>


Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "Seems to me that the monsters of Dereth have started some sort of black market for their stolen goods. The other day I found some Covenant Armor on a Banderling. Perhaps they have been stealing items from the Arcanum after all."
:Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "Good Stuff!"</font><br>
:''(drudge dances)''<br>
:<font color=darkgoldenrod>Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "Whoa!"</font><br>
:''(plays possum)''<br>
:<font color=darkgoldenrod>Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "Thats why I dont do that."</font><br>
:''(does winded and then emits a green mist from his backside)''<br>


Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "I think Gaerlan's Citadel is heading this way. He must have heard of my prowess and now he's coming to challenge me. Do me a favor and warn me if you see his Citadel on the horizon so that I can... prepare."
:<font color=darkgoldenrod>Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "I hear people are buying up those dungeon quarters. Its marketing genius! Clean out a worthless, dank, old dungeon and stick some chests down there and Voila! sell space in the dungeon to every sucker you meet. Hey! I have some space in an old olthoi hive I could sell you."<br>


Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "I imbued my sword. I bet it would do some nasty damage if I could lift it."
:Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "Yeah, monogamy is for suckers, besides Im married to my job."</font><br>
:''(takes a drink)''<br>
:<font color=darkgoldenrod>Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "Thats the stuff!"<br>
</font>
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Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "It's also a rather nice nightlight."
=== New UI and Game Changes ===
 
* [[Endurance (Attribute)|Endurance]]
Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "I was tired of having to run over hills just to kill a creature so I created the Arcing Spells. Now everyone is using them and nobody is giving me any credit! I think I deserve the title Archmage at least."
** Endurance is now a useful attribute for most. Benefits include: faster regeneration rates, resistance to drains and damage, and more. See the [[Announcements - 2002/04 - Betrayal#Letter to the Platers|Letter to the Players]] for details.
 
* [[Housing]]
Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "Give me any rings you don't want. I've been collecting them ever since I found one near the water the other day."
** [[Apartments|Residential Quarters]] or "apartments" introduced for those who cannot afford the larger housing options.
 
* [[Spells]]
Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "Ulgrim the Archmage, Master of Time and Space, Leader of the Virindi Resistance, Master Tinkerer, Seer of Truths, Master of the Jewelry, Peppermint Cook, Celebrations Advisor to the Queen. Yes, that fits nicely with my other titles."</font>
** New Lifestone tie spell added - ''@lifestone'' now sends you to a lifestone attuned to in the normal way (two lifestone ties now possible).
** You can now tie to, recall to and summon a second portal. Recalling to the last portal used is now also possible.
* [[User Interface]]
** The burden panel has been replaced with the new character information panel. Click the brown backpack icon to see information such as birthdate, no. of deaths, burden and your characters natural resistances.
** Trying to "use" (double-clicking) another player now results in the Secure Trade Panel being opened up with that player.
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=== New [[Quests]] ===
=== New [[Quests]] ===
* [[Bronze Statue Weapons]]
* [[Bronze Statue Weapons]]
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* [[Thorsten Cragstone's Armor & Axe]]
* [[Thorsten Cragstone's Armor & Axe]]
* [[Wedding Trials]]
* [[Wedding Trials]]
==== Live Events ====
* [[2002/04 - Bronze Statues Attack]]
:<font color=green>The Arcanum Researcher turns to you with an air of efficiency and calm.</font>
:<font color=darkgoldenrod>Arcanum Researcher tells you, "I must give you a general debriefing of the statue affair as it stands. Nuhimidira was so fervent in her persuasion that the Arcanum, believing that they were for the people's good, allowed them to be presented to the town centers. Now that she has been kidnapped, it is clear that the Arcanum was not the only dupe! Nuhmidira has stopped the dreadful sacrifices that gave these abominations life...but it appears it is too late--now they have gained sentience, they have started to take sacrifices of their own!"</font>


==== Updated Quests ====
==== Updated Quests ====
* [[Hollow Weapons]] can be upgraded to [[Deadly Hollow Weapons]]
* [[Hollow Weapons Quest]] - Can now be upgraded to [[Deadly Hollow Weapons]].
 
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=== New [[NPCs]] ===
=== New [[NPCs]] ===
* [[Arcanum Researcher]]s
** Cragstone - 26.0N 47.0E
** Hebian-To - 39.2S, 81.6E
** Zaikhal - 13.9N 0.1E
* [[Balthazar, Royal Guardian]]
* [[Balthazar, Royal Guardian]]
* [[Bhab, Arcanum Tinkerer]]
* [[Brontynn Marshad]]
* [[Glysander Cartoth]]
* [[Hiro, Arcanum Artificer]]
* [[Kai Mallan, Sho Enchanter]]
* [[Lia Tze]]
* Marriage Facilitators
** [[Grand Sentinel Ehcac]] - Ithaenc Wedding Site
** [[Grand Sentinel Muroba]] - Wedding Hall
** [[Grand Sentinel Tretia]] - Plateau Wedding Site
* [[Oubliette Gatekeeper]]
* [[Tai Wo]]
* [[Wedding Planner]]
* [[Wedding Planner]]


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=== New [[Locations]] ===
=== New [[Locations]] ===
* [[15.2N, 65.6E - Brontynn Marshad's Cottage]]
* [[Gelidite Library]]
* [[Gelidite Library]]
* [[Gelidite Library: Labyrinth]]
** [[Gelidite Library: Labyrinth]]
* [[Gelidite Library: Oubliette]]
** [[Gelidite Library: Oubliette]]
* [[Residential Quarters]]
* [[Hidden Dungeon]] - From the [[Underground City]]
* [[Ithaenc Wedding Site]] - 82.0S 94.8E near [[Ithaenc Cathedral]]
* [[Plateau Wedding Site]] - 45.7N 43.3W near [[Plateau Village]]
* [[Sanctum Residential Halls]]
** [[Cragstone]]: 25.5N, 48.7E
** [[Hebian-To]]: 39.6S, 83.5E
** [[Zaikhal]]: 13.4N, 0.6E
* [[Wedding Trials Dungeon]]
* [[Wedding Trials Dungeon]]


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==== [[Housing Settlements]] ====
 
* 150 [[Cottages]] and 50 [[Villas]] added to the world.
=== Live Events ===
** [[31.1N, 1.7E - Cottages]]
* Bronze Statues attack towns
* New [[Settlement Portals]] for housing added during the [[Persuasion]] event.
** [[Al-Jalima]]
*** [[Nidal-Taraq Villas]]
** [[Arwic]]
*** [[Artifice Cottages]]
*** [[Baron's Domain]]
*** [[Broken Haft Vale]]
** [[Cragstone]]
*** [[Colier View Hill]]
*** [[Far Horizon Cottages]]
** [[Crater Village]]
*** [[Adept's Domain]]
*** [[Mountain Retreat Cottages]]
*** [[Patron's Honor Cottages]]
*** [[Sweet Maple Cottages]]
*** [[Windrune Cottages]]
** [[Hebian-To]]
*** [[Arrowdale Cottages]]
** [[Kara]]
*** [[Harmonious Blade Cottages]]
*** [[Peril's Edge Cottages]]
** [[Khayyaban]]
*** [[Ardent Realm]]
*** [[Shield of Ispar Villas]]
** [[Plateau Village]]
*** [[Hero's Vale]]
*** [[Rytheran Dale]]
*** [[Wilomine Villas]]
*** [[Wolfenvale]]
** [[Qalabar]]
*** [[Axefall Glen]]
** [[Uziz]]
*** [[Demonsbane Cottages]]
** [[Yanshi]]
*** [[Blazing Wand Villas]]
** [[Zaikhal]]
*** [[Deepvale Cottages]]
*** [[Gharu'n Victory Villas]]


==== Updated Locations ====
* JGhee Widdit Cottages renamed to [[Mirthless Dale]].
* [[Dry Well]] - Level restriction updated from 1-6 to 1-20.
* [[Holtburg Redoubt]] - Level restriction updated from 1-6 to 1-20.
* [[Lytaway Dungeon]] - Level restriction updated from 1-6 to 1-20.
* [[Mysterious Tunnels]] - Level restriction updated from 1-5 to 1-20.
* [[Stone Cathedral]] - Level restriction updated from 1-6 to 1-20.
* [[Unfinished Temple]] - Level restriction updated from 1-6 to 1-20.
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=== New [[Items]] ===
=== New [[Items]] ===


==== [[Bronze Statue Weapons]] ====
{{Item Table|Caption=[[Bronze Statue Weapons]]
 
{{Item Table
  | Ben Ten's Tachi  
  | Ben Ten's Tachi  
  | Bronze Atlatl
  | Bronze Atlatl
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==== [[Deadly Hollow Weapons]] ====
{{Item Table|Caption=[[Deadly Hollow Weapons]]
 
{{Item Table
  | Deadly Hollow Axe
  | Deadly Hollow Axe
  | Deadly Hollow Sword
  | Deadly Hollow Sword
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==== [[Furniture Seller]]s ====
{{Item Table Three|Caption=[[Furniture Seller]]s
 
{{Item Table Three
  | Pedestal
  | Pedestal
  | Crystal Vase
  | Crystal Vase
  | Pedestal with a Vase
  | Pedestal with a Vase
  | Sunflower
  | Sunflower
  | Crystal Vase with Sunflowers
| Crystal Vase with a Sunflower
  | Pedestal with a Flower Arrangement
  | Crystal Vase with Sunflowers (Pair)
| Crystal Vase with Sunflowers (Trio)
| Crystal Vase with Sunflowers (Quartet)
| Crystal Vase with Sunflowers (Bouquet)
  | Pedestal with a Floral Arrangement (Sunflowers)
}}
}}


==== [[Gelidite Library Quest]] ====
{{Item Table|Caption=[[Gelidite Library Quest]]
 
{{Item Table
  | Linaural Urilaentai
  | Linaural Urilaentai
  | Miadun hu Okardunai
  | Miadun hu Okardunai
| Mana and the Elements
| Tome of the Elements
  | Empty Binding
  | Empty Binding
  | Book Binding
  | Book Binding
  | A Hastily Scrawled Note
  | A Hastiliy Scrawled Note (1)
| A Hastiliy Scrawled Note (2)
| A Hastiliy Scrawled Note (3)
| A Hastiliy Scrawled Note (4)
| A Hastiliy Scrawled Note (5)
| A Hastiliy Scrawled Note (6)
| A Hastiliy Scrawled Note (7)
| A Hastiliy Scrawled Note (8)
  | Unreadable Tome
  | Unreadable Tome
  | Gelidite Dais
  | Gelidite Dais
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}}


==== [[Ruined Amulets]] ====
{{Item Table|Caption=[[Ruined Amulets]]
 
{{Item Table
  | Ruined Amulet of the Arm
  | Ruined Amulet of the Arm
  | Ruined Amulet of the Atlatl
  | Ruined Amulet of the Atlatl
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}}


==== [[Thorsten Cragstone's Armor & Axe]] ====
{{Item Table|Caption=[[Thorsten Cragstone's Armor & Axe]]
 
| Elysa Strathelar's Letter to Lania Cartoth
{{Item Table
| A Letter of Correspondence
| A faithful copy of Elysa Strathelar's Letter to Lania Cartoth
| A tightly scrawled Note
| A Letter of Grief
| Plea for Help
  | A Certificate of Permission
  | A Certificate of Permission
| The skeleton of Lania Cartoth
  | A Bronze Key
  | A Bronze Key
  | Brontynn Marshad's Chest
  | Brontynn Marshad's Chest
  | Gate Key
  | Gate Key
| Elysa Strathelar's Letter to Lania Cartoth
| A Letter of Correspondence
  | Wax
  | Wax
  | Wax Mould
  | Wax Mould (Armor)
| Wax Mould (Axe)
| Thorsten Cragstone's Axe
| Thorsten Cragstone's Armor
  | Cragstone's Axe
  | Cragstone's Axe
  | Thorsten's Armor
  | Thorsten's Armor
}}
}}


==== [[Wedding Planner]] ====
{{Item Table|Caption=[[Wedding Planner]]
 
{{Item Table
  | Bottle of Champagne
  | Bottle of Champagne
  | Invitation Wedding Hall
  | Invitation Wedding Hall
  | Invitation Plateau
  | Invitation Plateau
  | Invitation Ithanc Cathedral
  | Invitation Ithaenc Cathedral
  | Elegant Flower Bouquet
  | Elegant Flower Bouquet
  | Simple Flower Bouquet
  | Simple Flower Bouquet
  | Wedding Cake Figures
  | Wedding Cake Figures
  | Wedding Cake Knife
  | Wedding Cake Knife
| Wedding Cake
| Slice of Wedding Cake
  | Wedding Handbook
  | Wedding Handbook
  | Wedding Gown
  | Wedding Gown
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}}


==== [[Wedding Trials]] ====
{{Item Table|Caption=[[Wedding Trials]]
 
| Wedding Pressure Plate
{{Item Table
  | Symbol of Friendship
  | Symbol of Friendship
  | Symbol of Love
  | Symbol of Love
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  | Symbol of Marriage
  | Symbol of Marriage
  | Emblem of Marriage
  | Emblem of Marriage
| Promise Gem
  | Wedding Ring
  | Wedding Ring
}}
}}


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=== New [[Spells]] ===
* {{Icon Link|Lifestone Tie}}
* {{Icon Link|Portal Recall}}
* {{Icon Link|Primary Portal Recall}}
* {{Icon Link|Secondary Portal Recall}}
* {{Icon Link|Primary Portal Tie}}
* {{Icon Link|Secondary Portal Tie}}
* {{Icon Link|Summon Primary Portal I}}
* {{Icon Link|Summon Primary Portal II}}
* {{Icon Link|Summon Primary Portal III}}
* {{Icon Link|Summon Secondary Portal I}}
* {{Icon Link|Summon Secondary Portal II}}
* {{Icon Link|Summon Secondary Portal III}}
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=== Images ===
Click image for full size.
<gallery widths=200px heights=200px perrow=3>
File:Bronze Statue of a Golem (Retired) Live.jpg|Bronze Statue of a Golem
File:Bronze Heavy Crossbow Live.jpg|Bronze Heavy Crossbow
File:Gelidite Library - Oubliette Live 2.jpg|Gelidite Library Quest (Oubliette)
File:Sanctum Residential Halls Live.jpg|Residential Halls introduced
File:Apartments Live 4.jpg|Residential Quarters, also known as Apartments
File:Great Hall Live.jpg|Residential Halls - The Great Hall
File:Wedding Hall Stairs Live.jpg|Wedding Hall
</gallery>
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Discoveries

Town Crier Rumors

Town Crier tells you, "I heard of some new houses northwest of Zaikhal and in the far northeast of Osteth. With Spring on the way the weather should be pleasant there now."
Town Crier tells you, "I can tell that Spring has come at last! Have you seen all the beautiful sunflowers growing in the meadows yet? I can't wait to pick some to decorate my house!"
Town Crier tells you, "Something seems to be wrong with the Agents of the Arcanum. I've heard some nasty rumors about their leader. Did you know what she did to her most trusted advisor? Well, I'm not going to get in the middle of this."
Town Crier tells you, "A traveller from the Plateau Village informed me he spotted some fine, new houses southeast of there. Abundant hunting in that locale. But are you the hunter or the hunted?"
Town Crier tells you, "I bought a rumor at a tavern about a man who is trying to track down what happened to his older sister. He offers a reward. His name is Glysander Cartoth and he lives in Cragstone."
Town Crier tells you, "My cousin said something about finding odd amulets from some creatures that he had been hunting... They look pretty useless. There is a Royal Guard outside of Lin guarding a warehouse though--he might know something about them."
Town Crier tells you, "The Agents of the Arcanum have provided us with residential quarters for communal defense! Remember, there is safety in numbers! You can get to them through portals from the capitol towns of Zaikhal, Hebian-To and Cragstone."
The Town Crier turns to you with an air of panic and starts to whisper hoarsely.
Town Crier tells you, "Have you seen the statues lately? I was walking past one to my post this morning, and I could swear it looked as if it was getting ready to pounce! They've gone...bad...somehow..."
Town Crier tells you, "The Arcanum promised they were there for our good! They said they were our reward!"
The Town Crier looks ready to burst into tears.
Town Crier tells you, "How could they have done this to us?"
Town Crier tells you, "Wedding planners have joined the Arcanum Agents in the nine Nexus towns. All that you might want for the wedding of your dreams are now available in their inventories."
Town Crier tells you, "Glysander Cartoth of Cragstone is looking for help in tracking down some letters that Elysa Strathelar wrote to his older sister. His sister is missing and he offers a reward."
Town Crier tells you, "The Arcanum has dispatched a researcher to the libraries at Cragstone, Hebian-To and Zaikhal. They have sent out a call to all those who could help them find the way to disable the statues--go to them, quickly! You must help our cities destroy the statues!"
Town Crier tells you, "I hear tell that there is a man who seems rather pleased with himself up in the area of Stonehold. He seems a little out of place, and he's quite ornery..."
Town Crier tells you, "A hidden library, much like the lost city of Frore...or so I have overheard while in the tavern, here in town."
Town Crier tells you, "The Lugians have recently sent our furniture vendors a shipment of Travos crystal quarried down in their mines. I love mine--they're perfect for flower arrangements!"
The Town Crier couldn't possibly look more terrified.
Town Crier tells you, "Everyone knows Nuhmidira first introduced the statues to the Arcanum...she insisted they would help protect the cities and they believed her. But the statues have started to attack us! Nuhmidira is gone now...and NO ONE KNOWS HOW TO TURN THEM OFF! Run! Head for the hills! Do not worry about me, I must be brave!"
Town Crier tells you, "Have you seen the new wedding chapels that have been built? Almost makes me wish I had someone special..."

Ulgrim Rumors

Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "I've learned all the new portal spells. I especially like the Tie to Ispar."
Ulgrim the Unpleasant says, "Shurov Thispar!"
(fades away in portal magic)
Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "Your Mom says Hi."
Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "Martine huh? Hes always been a Pawn. He only thinks hes playing the King. he best watch out for the Queen and the Bishop. even his own pieces are suspect."
Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "The fly catches the spider..."
Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "Cragstones Armor? Cragstones Axe? If I wanted some rusty old armor and an axe Ide go buy them from Sang and Sung."
Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "You like my flowers?"
(kneels next to his flowers)
Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "Gosh! They smell all nice and flowery."
Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "These new Arcanum Monstrosities are horrible! They just keep casting and casting on me! I cant get any sleep! You know what its like to try to fall into a comfortable stuper and have "Wring! Wring! Wring!" buzzing around you all the time. Those things are evil!"
Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "Good Stuff!"
(drudge dances)
Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "Whoa!"
(plays possum)
Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "Thats why I dont do that."
(does winded and then emits a green mist from his backside)
Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "I hear people are buying up those dungeon quarters. Its marketing genius! Clean out a worthless, dank, old dungeon and stick some chests down there and Voila! sell space in the dungeon to every sucker you meet. Hey! I have some space in an old olthoi hive I could sell you."
Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "Yeah, monogamy is for suckers, besides Im married to my job."
(takes a drink)
Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "Thats the stuff!"


New UI and Game Changes

  • Endurance
    • Endurance is now a useful attribute for most. Benefits include: faster regeneration rates, resistance to drains and damage, and more. See the Letter to the Players for details.
  • Housing
    • Residential Quarters or "apartments" introduced for those who cannot afford the larger housing options.
  • Spells
    • New Lifestone tie spell added - @lifestone now sends you to a lifestone attuned to in the normal way (two lifestone ties now possible).
    • You can now tie to, recall to and summon a second portal. Recalling to the last portal used is now also possible.
  • User Interface
    • The burden panel has been replaced with the new character information panel. Click the brown backpack icon to see information such as birthdate, no. of deaths, burden and your characters natural resistances.
    • Trying to "use" (double-clicking) another player now results in the Secure Trade Panel being opened up with that player.

New Quests

Live Events

The Arcanum Researcher turns to you with an air of efficiency and calm.
Arcanum Researcher tells you, "I must give you a general debriefing of the statue affair as it stands. Nuhimidira was so fervent in her persuasion that the Arcanum, believing that they were for the people's good, allowed them to be presented to the town centers. Now that she has been kidnapped, it is clear that the Arcanum was not the only dupe! Nuhmidira has stopped the dreadful sacrifices that gave these abominations life...but it appears it is too late--now they have gained sentience, they have started to take sacrifices of their own!"

Updated Quests


New NPCs

Updated NPCs


New Locations

Housing Settlements

Updated Locations


New Items

Ben Ten's Tachi Bronze Atlatl Bronze Battle Axe Bronze Cestus Bronze Dagger Bronze Heavy Crossbow Bronze Large Kite Shield Bronze Longbow Bronze Morning Star Bronze Quarter Staff Bronze Quintessence Sickle Bronze Round Shield Bronze Short Sword Bronze Spear Bronze Tower Shield Cragstone's Axe (Bronze Version) Zharalim Simi

Deadly Hollow Axe Deadly Hollow Sword Deadly Hollow Mace Deadly Hollow Spear

Pedestal Crystal Vase Pedestal with a Vase Sunflower Crystal Vase with a Sunflower Crystal Vase with Sunflowers (Pair) Crystal Vase with Sunflowers (Trio) Crystal Vase with Sunflowers (Quartet) Crystal Vase with Sunflowers (Bouquet) Pedestal with a Floral Arrangement (Sunflowers)

Linaural Urilaentai Miadun hu Okardunai Mana and the Elements Tome of the Elements Empty Binding Book BindingFile:A Hastiliy Scrawled Note (1) Icon.png A Hastiliy Scrawled Note (1)File:A Hastiliy Scrawled Note (2) Icon.png A Hastiliy Scrawled Note (2)File:A Hastiliy Scrawled Note (3) Icon.png A Hastiliy Scrawled Note (3)File:A Hastiliy Scrawled Note (4) Icon.png A Hastiliy Scrawled Note (4)File:A Hastiliy Scrawled Note (5) Icon.png A Hastiliy Scrawled Note (5)File:A Hastiliy Scrawled Note (6) Icon.png A Hastiliy Scrawled Note (6)File:A Hastiliy Scrawled Note (7) Icon.png A Hastiliy Scrawled Note (7)File:A Hastiliy Scrawled Note (8) Icon.png A Hastiliy Scrawled Note (8) Unreadable Tome Gelidite Dais Nuhmudira's CharmFile:A Hastily Scrawled Note (Text) Icon.png A Hastily Scrawled Note (Text) Bloody Scrawled Note A Painfully Scrawled Note Skull Lever Plain Lever

Ruined Amulet of the Arm Ruined Amulet of the Atlatl Ruined Amulet of the Axe Ruined Amulet of the Bow Ruined Amulet of the Crossbow Ruined Amulet of the Dagger Ruined Amulet of the Heart Ruined Amulet of the Left Hand Ruined Amulet of the Mace Ruined Amulet of the Pugilist Ruined Amulet of the Right Hand Ruined Amulet of the Spear Ruined Amulet of the Staff Ruined Amulet of the Sword

Elysa Strathelar's Letter to Lania Cartoth A Letter of Correspondence A faithful copy of Elysa Strathelar's Letter to Lania Cartoth A tightly scrawled Note A Letter of Grief Plea for Help A Certificate of Permission The skeleton of Lania Cartoth A Bronze Key Brontynn Marshad's Chest Gate Key Wax Wax Mould (Armor) Wax Mould (Axe) Thorsten Cragstone's Axe Thorsten Cragstone's Armor Cragstone's Axe Thorsten's Armor

Bottle of Champagne Invitation Wedding Hall Invitation Plateau Invitation Ithaenc Cathedral Elegant Flower Bouquet Simple Flower Bouquet Wedding Cake Figures Wedding Cake Knife Wedding Cake Slice of Wedding Cake Wedding Handbook Wedding Gown Wedding Cyclas Wedding Raiment

Wedding Pressure Plate Symbol of Friendship Symbol of Love Symbol of Commitment Symbol of Honor Symbol of Marriage Emblem of Marriage Promise Gem Wedding Ring


New Spells


Portal.dat


New Creatures

Crystal

Frost Elemental

Knathtead

Statue


Images

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