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Town Crier Rumors

Free Rumors:

Town Crier tells you, "I've heard rumors of a strange new magic entering the world."

Town Crier tells you, "I've heard reports of several strange seers, who are testing those powerful enough to use their gifts. I wonder what that's about..."

Town Crier tells you, "Empyreans have returned to Dereth! Asheron still seems troubled by something. I figured he'd be happy."

Pyreal Rumors:

Town Crier tells you, "Five Seers have made their presence known with the return of the Empyreans. For those who are strong enough, they can find the first Seer, Nalicana, in Asheron's Castle."

Town Crier tells you, "Those with the skill to wield the darkness of the world as a school of magic have entered the world. Scriveners of this new Void Magic can be found in many towns throughout Dereth."

Town Crier tells you, "Strange creatures, who call themselves Gurog, have appeared in the mountains of Northern Osteth. Be warned, these creatures are very dangerous, and should only be hunted by the most experienced adventurers."

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Ulgrim Rumors

Free Rumors:

Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "More strange creatures walking this world. You would think this place was already corrupted enough, but apparently Geraine didn't think so."

Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "Luminance? Bah! When I visited those Seers they were so awe struck by my power they bowed down to me and told about how the legend of the amazing Ulgrim reached them, even while they were stuck in portal space."

Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "Void Magic doesn't work on me, it only makes me more powerful."

Stout Rumors:

Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "Apparently the Void of Bael'zharon brought this new Void Magic with him. Oohh rage and anger. Emotional much? That guy needs to man up and have a stout."

Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "Have you noticed all of those filthy Olthoi running around? Apparently there is some new queen trying to gain power where the other Olthoi failed before. All I know is if those Olthoi make me spill my stout... there will be hell to pay."

Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "Luminance, Seers, Augs, those Empyreans were holding on to all kinds of things in Portal Space. You'd think they could of used them all together to find a way out of their instead of just sitting around waiting to be saved. I supposed not everyone can be as amazing as myself. The world would certainly be better if they could be like me though."

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New UI and Game Changes

• Empyreans added as playable race.
• Olthoi Play introduced - Olthoi Soldiers and Olthoi Spitters added as specialized PvP races.
• Luminance introduced - A new end game system similar to standard xp Augmentations
• Void Magic - A new offensive magic skill.
• Temple Timers Reset:

The Temples of Forgetfulness and Enlightenment have had the timer for their use reset due to gameplay changes made in the November 2010 update.

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New Quests

• Nalicana's Test

• Gurog Kill Task

Updated Quests

• Monthly Explorer Society Quests
  • WARNING: These quests are standalone quests, the xp bonuses are strictly handled by the NPCs in Kara, speak to them after finishing to get your bonus. Also your timer for the bonuses depend on when you completed last month's set of quests, speak to each NPC to find out if your timer hasn't expired yet. More details here.
  • Quests for Nov.... errrr December :
    • Ansar El-Kerdany: Sword of Lost Hope Quest (blood of the hopeslayer)
    • Esmond Fielding: Fort Tethana Tug of War
    • Niccolo De Luca: Gaerlan's Citadel - 174,369,990 xp (6% trinket), and 3,709 Luminance @ lvl 264

• Asheron's Raiment Quest - All 4 dungeons updated. 120+ gives 100 mil xp.
• Crystal Minds and Shattered Souls - 150+ (portal is still 40+). High level Golems, 80,000,000 xp.
• Eastham Sewer Quest - 50+, new AL and spells for Metal Round Shield, 6,000,000 xp item added.
• Floating City Quest - 150+, new higher level creatures, the Distillery Dew in the bar can now be given in for 100,000,000 xp and 10 Stamina Philtres.
• Lady Jaera's Tomb Quest - 2 use mfk 115,000,000 xp
• Death's Allure - upgraded to 150,000,000 xp
• Hamud's Demise - 100+ & New stats Hamud's Pyreal Katar, Oswald's Dagger
• Sunstone and Opal Gauntlets Quest - added gauntlets for Void Magic. Ruined Amulet dropped by level 26 Shadows.
• Tumerok Vanguard Outposts - 50+, weapons updated with new stats and Resistance Cleaving (Cold), 10,000,000 xp reward added.
• Attribute and Skill Redistribution - quest timers reset.

The Temples of Forgetfulness and Enlightenment have had the timer for their use reset due to gameplay changes made in the November 2010 update.

• Colosseum / Colosseum Bosses (See Colosseum and XP changes)

Luminance Quests

• Monthly Explorer Society Quests (Niccolo De Luca) - 3,500 Luminance.
• The Jester - 5,000 Luminance.
• Moarsman Jailbreak - 7,000 Luminance.
• Gurog Kill Task - 7,000 upon completion of all 3 kill tasks
• Aerbax's Prodigal Lugian - 15,000/7,500 Luminance. (first time/repeat)
• Monthly Explorer Society Quests (Esmond Fielding) - 7,500 Luminance.
• Nalicana's Test - 10,000 Luminance.
• Splitting Grael (High) - 12,000 Luminance.
• Harlune's Diplomacy - 12,000 Luminance.
• Death's Allure - 12,000 Luminance.
• Aerbax's Prodigal Tusker - 12,000 Luminance.
• Aerbax's Prodigal Banderling - 12,000 Luminance.
• Gear Crossbow Quest - 15,000 Luminance.
• Lady Aerfalle Quest (Uber) - 15,000 Luminance.
• Harbinger Quest (hard) - 15,000 Luminance.
• Aerbax's Prodigal Harbinger - 15,000 Luminance.
• Aerbax's Prodigal Shadow - 15,000 Luminance.
• Monthly Explorer Society Quests (Ansar El-Kerdany) - 15,000 Luminance.
• Castle of Lord Mhoire Quest - 15,000 Luminance.
• Lalalas in My Head - 15,000 Luminance.
• Forgotten Tunnels of Nyr'leha - 15,000 Luminance.
• Delving into Claude's Mind - 20,000 Luminance (first time ?)
• Mukkir Aspect of Grael Quest - 20,000 Luminance.
• Saving Asheron - 25,000 Luminance.
• Aerbax's Citadel - 35,000 Luminance.
• Empyrean Rescue Quest - 35,000 Luminance.

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New NPCs

Luminance:

• Nalicana
• Shade of Lady Adja
• Lord Tyragar - 87.4N 70.4W - Silyun
• Ka'hiri - 27.1S 48.6E
• Liam of Gelid - Entrance to Frore

Quest:

• Gregoria, Gurog Destroyer - 83.8N 4.3W

Olthoi:

• Olthoi Grub (NPC)
• Olthoi Matron (Soldier Vendor)
• Olthoi Matron (Spitter Vendor)
• Olthoi Queen (NPC)

Void Magic:

• Scrivener of Void Magic
• Grand Master Scrivener of Void Magic
• Master Scrivener of Void Magic
• Morathe

Updated NPCs

• Asheron - Located in the courtyard of his castle at 21.1N 69.2E.

Asheron says, "I am glad that after all these years some of the Empyreans that have been stuck are home once again."

Asheron says, "It is terrible to think about what they went through with the Virindi using them for experiments. How a race can be so cruel is beyond my understanding."

Asheron says, "Although it appears that even Empyreans have the ability to be that heartless. I do not know what end result Geraine is after, but, I do know it cannot possibly be a good thing."

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New Locations

• Frozen Valley - 83.3N 5.3W (200+ hunting area)
  • Cabin by the Frozen Valley - 83.8N 4.3W - Quest NPCs
  • Frozen Tomb - portal inside a Gurog Ice Cave at 84.9N, 7.1W
• Olthoi Island
• Olthoi Tunnels - 26.8S 94.9E - Tou Tou
• Olthoi Tunnels - 85.4N 57.3E - Dark Isle
• Olthoi Tunnels - 87.7S 65.1W - Candeth Keep
• Olthoi Tunnels - 42.1N 82.7W - Redspire
• Olthoi Tunnels - 64.1N 80.6E - Freebooter Isle
• Olthoi Tunnels - 75.1S 21.5E - Qalaba'r
• Olthoi Tunnels - 14.2S 43.1E - Yanshi
• Olthoi Tunnels - 32.4N 56.3E - Arwic
• Olthoi Tunnels - 69.8N 18.8E - Neydisa Castle
• Olthoi Tunnels - 93.2S 50.4W - Moarsman City
• Passage to Olthoi Island

Updated Locations

• Burial Temple - 150+, new creatures
• Eastham Sewer - 50+, new creatures
• Empyrean Foundry - 100+, new creatures
• Halls of Metos - new creatures
• Mage Academy - 150+, new creatures
• Matron Hive South - 40+, new creatures
• Matron Hive North - 60+
• Matron Hive West - 90+, new creatures
• Matron Hive East - 120+, new creatures
• Mountain Fortress - 100+, new creatures
• North Tumerok Vanguard Outpost - 50+, new creatures
• South Tumerok Vanguard Outpost - 50+, new creatures
• The Floating City - 150+, new creatures

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New Items

Eastham Sewer Quest

Slimy Broad Sword

Lady Aerfalle Quest

Lady Aerfalle's Charm

Lady Jaera's Tomb Quest

Lady Jaera's Wand

Tumerok Vanguard Outposts

Northern Tumerok Insignia Southern Tumerok Insignia

Void Magic Related

Void Magic

Ruined Amulet of the Void Corruptor's Gauntlets Infused Void Magic Scroll of Void Magic Mastery Self Scroll of Void Magic Mastery Other Scroll of Void Magic Ineptitude Scroll of Clouded Soul Scroll of Corrosion Scroll of Corruption Scroll of Destructive Curse Scroll of Festering Curse Scroll of Nether Arc Scroll of Nether Bolt Scroll of Nether Streak Scroll of Weakening Curse Foci of Shadow Spectral Crystal of the Corruptor Corruptor's Crystal Void Magic Gem of Enlightenment Void Magic Gem of Forgetfulness

• Note: Loot wands can now drop that cast Void Magic Spells and also that have a Damage Bonus for Nether spells (with a base Void Magic req). For example see Media:Silver Nether Sceptre Example.jpg.
• Note: There is also now an Infused Void Magic augmentation. See the Augmentation Gems page for details.

Spell Components

Glyph of Void Magic Glyph of Damage Glyph of Nether Bottled Rage Nightshade Shadowroot Essence of Kemeroi Soulweed

Level VIII Scrolls

Inscription of Weakening Curse
Inscription of Festering Curse
Inscription of Nether Bolt
Inscription of Nether Arc
Inscription of Nether Streak
Inscription of Corrosion
Inscription of Corruption
Inscription of Destructive Curse
Inscription of Void Magic Ineptitude Other
Inscription of Void Magic Mastery Self

Olthoi Related

Olthoi Misc

Acidic Rejuvenation Saliva Invigorator Acidic Infusion Olthoi Fibrous Healing Tissue Salivatory Goo Pitted Slag Acid Pit

Olthoi Soldier Armor

Soldier Pincer Metamorphi (Critical Damage) Soldier Pincer Metamorphi (Critical Strike) Soldier Pincer Metamorphi (Damage Rating) Soldier Pincer Metamorphi (Damage Reduction) Soldier Abdomen Metamorphi (Critical Damage) Soldier Abdomen Metamorphi (Critical Strike) Soldier Abdomen Metamorphi (Damage Rating) Soldier Abdomen Metamorphi (Damage Reduction) Soldier Tibia Metamorphi (Critical Damage) Soldier Tibia Metamorphi (Critical Strike) Soldier Tibia Metamorphi (Damage Rating) Soldier Tibia Metamorphi (Damage Reduction) Soldier Head Metamorphi (Critical Damage) Soldier Head Metamorphi (Critical Strike) Soldier Head Metamorphi (Damage Rating) Soldier Head Metamorphi (Damage Reduction) Soldier Trochanter Metamorphi (Critical Damage) Soldier Trochanter Metamorphi (Critical Strike) Soldier Trochanter Metamorphi (Damage Rating) Soldier Trochanter Metamorphi (Damage Reduction) Soldier Foot Metamorphi (Critical Damage) Soldier Foot Metamorphi (Critical Strike) Soldier Foot Metamorphi (Damage Rating) Soldier Foot Metamorphi (Damage Reduction) Soldier Pedipalp Metamorphi (Critical Damage) Soldier Pedipalp Metamorphi (Critical Strike) Soldier Pedipalp Metamorphi (Damage Rating) Soldier Pedipalp Metamorphi (Damage Reduction) Soldier Thorax Metamorphi (Critical Damage) Soldier Thorax Metamorphi (Critical Strike) Soldier Thorax Metamorphi (Damage Rating) Soldier Thorax Metamorphi (Damage Reduction)

Soldier Femur Metamorphi (Critical Damage) Soldier Femur Metamorphi (Critical Strike) Soldier Femur Metamorphi (Damage Rating) Soldier Femur Metamorphi (Damage Reduction)

Olthoi Spitter Armor

Spitter Pincer Metamorphi (Critical Damage) Spitter Pincer Metamorphi (Critical Strike) Spitter Pincer Metamorphi (Damage Rating) Spitter Pincer Metamorphi (Damage Reduction) Spitter Abdomen Metamorphi (Critical Damage) Spitter Abdomen Metamorphi (Critical Strike) Spitter Abdomen Metamorphi (Damage Rating) Spitter Abdomen Metamorphi (Damage Reduction) Spitter Tibia Metamorphi (Critical Damage) Spitter Tibia Metamorphi (Critical Strike) Spitter Tibia Metamorphi (Damage Rating) Spitter Tibia Metamorphi (Damage Reduction) Spitter Head Metamorphi (Critical Damage) Spitter Head Metamorphi (Critical Strike) Spitter Head Metamorphi (Damage Rating) Spitter Head Metamorphi (Damage Reduction) Spitter Trochanter Metamorphi (Critical Damage) Spitter Trochanter Metamorphi (Critical Strike) Spitter Trochanter Metamorphi (Damage Rating) Spitter Trochanter Metamorphi (Damage Reduction) Spitter Foot Metamorphi (Critical Damage) Spitter Foot Metamorphi (Critical Strike) Spitter Foot Metamorphi (Damage Rating) Spitter Foot Metamorphi (Damage Reduction) Spitter Pedipalp Metamorphi (Critical Damage) Spitter Pedipalp Metamorphi (Critical Strike) Spitter Pedipalp Metamorphi (Damage Rating) Spitter Pedipalp Metamorphi (Damage Reduction) Spitter Thorax Metamorphi (Critical Damage) Spitter Thorax Metamorphi (Critical Strike) Spitter Thorax Metamorphi (Damage Rating) Spitter Thorax Metamorphi (Damage Reduction)

Spitter Femur Metamorphi (Critical Damage) Spitter Femur Metamorphi (Critical Strike) Spitter Femur Metamorphi (Damage Rating) Spitter Femur Metamorphi (Damage Reduction)

Olthoi Clothing

Lower Exoskeleton Metamorphi (Critical Damage) Lower Exoskeleton Metamorphi (Critical Strike) Lower Exoskeleton Metamorphi (Damage Rating) Lower Exoskeleton Metamorphi (Damage Reduction) Upper Exoskeleton Metamorphi (Critical Damage) Upper Exoskeleton Metamorphi (Critical Strike) Upper Exoskeleton Metamorphi (Damage Rating) Upper Exoskeleton Metamorphi (Damage Reduction)

Luminance

See Luminance Auras for a table listing effects and luminance costs.

Nalicana's Test

Entryway Key Battle Lord Gregor's Mnemosyne Luminance, and the Paths of the Empyrean Cellar Key Journal of a Soldier Torn Note Empyrean Robe (Blue)

Light Falatacot Tokens (Lady Ajda)

Light Falatacot Token of the Aura of Specialization Light Falatacot Token of the Aura of Invulnerability

Dark Falatacot Tokens (Ka'hiri)

Dark Falatacot Token of the Aura of Specialization Dark Falatacot Token of the Aura of Destruction

Dericost Tokens (Liam of Gelid)

Dericost Token of the Aura of Retribution Dericost Token of the Aura of Destruction

Haebrean Tokens (Lord Tyragar)

Haebrean Token of the Aura of Hardening Haebrean Token of the Aura of Invulnerability

Nalicana's Tokens

Token of the Aura of Aetheric Vision Token of the Aura of Glory Token of the Aura of Temperance Token of the Aura of Protection Token of the Aura of Valor Token of the Aura of Purity Token of the Aura of Mana Infusion Token of the Aura of Mana Flow Token of the Aura of the Craftsman Token of Skill Token of the Luminous Crystal of Surging Strength Token of the Luminous Crystal of Towering Defense Token of the Luminous Pearl of Blood Drinking Token of the Luminous Pearl of Heart Seeking Token of the Luminous Pearl of Defending Token of the Luminous Pearl of Spirit Drinker Token of the Luminous Crystal of Vitality Token of the Light Infused Healing Kit Token of the Draught of Revitalization

Limited Use Crystals, Potions and Kits

Luminous Crystal of Surging Strength Luminous Crystal of Towering Defense Luminous Pearl of Blood Drinking Luminous Pearl of Heart Seeking Luminous Pearl of Defending Luminous Pearl of Spirit Drinking Luminous Crystal of Vitality Light Infused Healing Kit Draught of Revitalization

Updated Items

• Adept's Set - Spell added for Void Magic Bonus.
• All Portal Gems have had a 30 second cooldown timer added.
• Enscorcelled Robe - Updated with Corruptor's Boon (+2 to Void Magic)
• Metal Round Shield - AL updated to 165, spells increased to level V.
• Vanguard Leader's Amulet - Level 6 Spells
• Vanguard Leader's Morningstar - Stats updated, Cold cleaving added
• Vanguard Leader's Crossbow - Stats updated, Cold cleaving added
• Spear of the Given Heart - Spells updated, pierce dmg changed to fire with resistance cleaving
• Asheron's Supreme Raiment - 120+ wield, Majors
• Asheron's Greater Raiment - 90+ wield, Moderates
• Asheron's Raiment - 60+ wield, Minors
• Asheron's Lesser Raiment - 40+ wield
• Hamud's Pyreal Katar - 400 wield, Resistance Cleaving: Electrical
• Oswald's Dagger - 400 wield, Resistance Cleaving: Electrical
• Night Club Shirt (2010)

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New Titles

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New Creatures

Banderling Banderling Crusher Banderling SmasherBanderling Crusher/Banderling Smasher/ Drudge Drudge Stalker Pack Rat Matted Drudge RavenerDrudge Stalker Pack Rat/Matted Drudge Ravener/ Golem Copper Golem Kingpin Frost Golem Hardened Obsidian Golem Haze Golem Limestone Sentinel Molten Golem Obsidian Sentinel Voltaic GolemCopper Golem Kingpin/Frost Golem/Hardened Obsidian Golem/Haze Golem/Limestone Sentinel/Molten Golem/Obsidian Sentinel/Voltaic Golem/ Gurog Gurog Henchman Gurog Minion Gurog SoldierGurog Henchman/Gurog Minion/Gurog Soldier/ Human TownspersonTownsperson/ Mattekar Filthy MattekarFilthy Mattekar/

Reedshark Reedshark StalkerReedshark Stalker/ Skeleton Lord Kelannik (160) Skeleton NobleLord Kelannik (160)/Skeleton Noble/ Swarm Aggressive SwarmAggressive Swarm/ Tumerok Tumerok North Vanguard Leader (100) Tumerok South Vanguard Leader (100)Tumerok North Vanguard Leader (100)/Tumerok South Vanguard Leader (100)/ Undead Battle Lord Gregor Frozen Wight Frozen Wight Captain Frozen Wight Sorcerer Rytheran's Apprentice (200) Zombie MageBattle Lord Gregor/Frozen Wight/Frozen Wight Captain/Frozen Wight Sorcerer/Rytheran's Apprentice (200)/Zombie Mage/

Virindi Virindi MonitorVirindi Monitor/ Wisp Disgust Wisp Spirit WispDisgust Wisp/Spirit Wisp/ Zefir Xekrit Zefir Xekrit Zefir GuardianXekrit Zefir/Xekrit Zefir Guardian/

Updated Creatures

From the Release Notes:

Creature XP Adjustments

Due to many development teams and the length of the game, our creatures are far from balanced with one another. Some give a fraction of the XP as another creature which is just as difficult and others that are listed as the same level are vastly different in difficulty. The goal is to even this out across the creatures.

Nearly every creature has been updated with revised levels and experience values, and will not be listed here. For updated levels and experience on a particular creature, please visit that creature's article. Below is a general listing of the experience value based on a creature's level.

Level	Experience
5	800
8	1,000
15	2,000
20	3,500
30	5,000
40	7,000
50	10,000
60	17,500
80	30,000
100	80,000
115	125,000
135	250,000
160	500,000

The following creatures received more substantial updates:

• Iron Golems, The Warlock of the Blood and The Champion of the Blood: These have been upgraded to level 160 creatures and replaced with other creatures in low level areas. Quests involving Iron Golems have been adjusted.

Golem

• Iron Golem
• Iron Golem GuardianIron Golem/Iron Golem Guardian/

Skeleton

• Champion of the BloodChampion of the Blood/

Undead

• Warlock of the BloodWarlock of the Blood/

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Videos

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Images

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• Luminance addition to the UI

  Luminance addition to the UI

• Void Magic Skill

  Void Magic Skill

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  Gurog Minion

• New loot wands with void magic spells, Nether damage bonuses, and base Void magic requirements to wield.

  New loot wands with void magic spells, Nether damage bonuses, and base Void magic requirements to wield.

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  Vendor on new Olthoi island that sells upgrades for Pitted Slag.

• File:Clouded Soul Icon.png Clouded Soul (Void Ring)

  File:Clouded Soul Icon.png Clouded Soul (Void Ring)

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Notes

• XP trinkets apply towards Luminance (hunting and quests).
• The augmentation Quick Learner applies towards Luminance (hunting only).

Known Issues

• You lose buffs from the prior patch when you die (basically, a one-time only problem)
• Chat checkmarks are missing:

  File:Chat Checkmarks Missing.jpg

• Recently we discovered an issue with Luminance that can allow some players to gain Luminance at a much faster rate than was intended. With the aid of our logging system, we are able to identify players that use this means to get ahead of where they should be. Any player we have identified as using this means to get ahead of where they should be will have their extra gained augmentation removed. Going forward, anyone caught doing this or communicating the steps to do it will also be subject to further disciplinary action (which could include, but is not limited to, account suspension). The issue will be resolved in the upcoming December update. -- Frelorn^[1]
• Some characters are logging in with completely empty inventories (main pack and side packs). Relogging usually fixes it.
• The portal to the The Floating City (tunnels) found in the Golem Sanctum wasn't updated with the 150+ req.(though not really an issue an as portals inside are 150+).
• Portal to the Dark Tree Crystal Mine is still 40+, even though it's now filled with level 160+ Golems (forgot to check the rest of dungeon portals).

Typos

• Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "... You'd think they could of used them all together to find a way out of their [sic] instead ..." -- "their" should be "there"
• Scroll of Void Magic Ineptitude Other VII is mislabeled "Scroll of Wrath of the Hieromancer". The icon is correct.
• Pitted Slag, "Use this slag to show your triumph over your enemies in exhcange for goods." -- "exhcange" should be "exchange"
• Most Olthoi Racial Armor -- "This racial item can only be wielded by a Olthoi." -- "a Olthoi" should be "an Olthoi"
• In the description of Luminance tokens: "A pyreal token marked with intracate runes. The carvings glow with a faint light." -- "intracate" should be "intricate".
• Token of the Aura of Temperance - "Each purchase increases your critcal damage reduction rating by 1." -- "critcal" should be "critical"
• Extra space in the Matted Drudge Ravener's name.

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