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|Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "Are you going to give me another stout or what?"
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==== [[Monthly Explorer Society Quests|Monthly]] Quests ====
{{Dialog|
;[[Ansar El-Kerdany]] - [[Burun Liberator]]
|Ansar El-Kerdany tells you, "Greetings, Adventurer! We are looking for adventurers to aid Scout Leader Tmauruk in freeing the shamans of his people."
|Ansar El-Kerdany tells you, "Travel to that other world, complete this task, and I shall reward you."
|Ansar El-Kerdany tells you, "A trip to a distant and different land. Glad you returned in one piece. Here is your reward."
;[[Esmond Fielding]] - [[Asheron's Trail]] (AKA [[Asheron's Departure]])
|Esmond Fielding tells you, "Greetings, Adventurer! The Explorer Society has decided it would help direct attention to citizens in need of help."
|Esmond Fielding tells you, "This month we have decided that Shan Zhen needs assistance."
|Esmond Fielding tells you, "Help him track down Asheron's movements from before his trip to Bur. I shall reward you upon your successful return."
|Esmond Fielding tells you, "A tracker you are indeed. Impressive discoveries of Asheron's movements. Take this as your reward."
;[[Niccolo De Luca]] - [[Burun History]] (AKA [[Hidden Entrance]]s)
|Niccolo De Luca tells you, "Greetings, Adventurer! The Explorer Society has decided it would help direct attention to citizens in need of help."
|Niccolo De Luca tells you, "This month we have decided that Ydnew could use a hand in recovering information on the link between the renegades and the burun."
|Niccolo De Luca tells you, "Be careful in this task and I shall reward you upon your return."
|Niccolo De Luca tells you, "Sounds like you went on quite the trek through dangerous territory. Here is your reward."
}}
==== [[Monthly Game Hunter|Monthly]] Kill Tasks ====
{{Dialog|
|Rand, Game Hunter tells you, "As a game hunter I've tagged a variety of creatures to test your skills. Kill these creatures to test your skills and prove your abilities and I'll make it worth your while."
| Rand, Game Hunter tells you, "As a game hunter I've tagged a variety of creatures to test your skills. Kill these creatures to test your skills and prove your abilities and I'll make it worth your while."
|Rand, Game Hunter tells you, "This month I've tagged Voracious Eaters as the moderate difficulty prey."
|Rand, Game Hunter tells you, "You'll have to kill a few more Olthoi Mutilators and then return to me."
|Rand, Game Hunter tells you, "This month I've tagged Lugians 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 Ruschk as one of the most difficult prey."
|Rand, Game Hunter tells you, "This month I've tagged Mosswarts in Dark Design as the other prey of highest difficulty."
}}
}}
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=== New UI and Game Changes ===
=== New UI and Game Changes ===
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* New PvP death declaration broadcast (off by default).
* New PvP death declaration broadcast (off by default).
* Contract lists increased to 100.
* Contract lists increased to 100.
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** [[Corrupted Gravestone Kill Task]]
** [[Corrupted Gravestone Kill Task]]
** [[Frozen Crystal Kill Task]]
** [[Frozen Crystal Kill Task]]
==== Live Events ====


==== Updated Quests ====
==== Updated Quests ====
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* [[Renegade Bone Charm Quest]] - The timer for pickup on the [[Strong Iron Key (Tufa)|Strong Iron Key]] was changed back to 6 days.
* [[Renegade Bone Charm Quest]] - The timer for pickup on the [[Strong Iron Key (Tufa)|Strong Iron Key]] was changed back to 6 days.
* The [[Rynthid Assessment|Rynthid Training]] quest - Elaborated on the names of the colored portals & levers.
* The [[Rynthid Assessment|Rynthid Training]] quest - Elaborated on the names of the colored portals & levers.
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* [[Monthly Explorer Society Quests]]  
=== New [[NPCs]] ===
 
 
|{{Dialog|
* [[Ansar El-Kerdany]] [[Burun Liberator]]
:*|Ansar El-Kerdany tells you, "Greetings, Adventurer! We are looking for adventurers to aid Scout Leader Tmauruk in freeing the shamans of his people."
:*|Ansar El-Kerdany tells you, "Travel to that other world, complete this task, and I shall reward you."
:*|- Completion Message;
:*|Ansar El-Kerdany tells you, "A trip to a distant and different land. Glad you returned in one piece. Here is your reward."
 
:* [[Esmond Fielding]] [[Asheron's Trail]] (AKA [[Asheron's Departure]])
:*|Esmond Fielding tells you, "Greetings, Adventurer! The Explorer Society has decided it would help direct attention to citizens in need of help."
:*|Esmond Fielding tells you, "This month we have decided that Shan Zhen needs assistance."
:*|Esmond Fielding tells you, "Help him track down Asheron's movements from before his trip to Bur. I shall reward you upon your successful return."
:*|- Completion Message;
:*|Esmond Fielding tells you, "A tracker you are indeed. Impressive discoveries of Asheron's movements. Take this as your reward."
 
:* [[Niccolo De Luca]] [[Burun History]] (AKA [[Hidden Entrance]]s)
:*|Niccolo De Luca tells you, "Greetings, Adventurer! The Explorer Society has decided it would help direct attention to citizens in need of help."
:*|Niccolo De Luca tells you, "This month we have decided that Ydnew could use a hand in recovering information on the link between the renegades and the burun."
:*|Niccolo De Luca tells you, "Be careful in this task and I shall reward you upon your return."
:*|- Completion Message;
:*|Niccolo De Luca tells you, "Sounds like you went on quite the trek through dangerous territory. Here is your reward."
 
}}
 
{{Dialog|
*[[Monthly Game Hunter]]
 
|Rand, Game Hunter tells you, "As a game hunter I've tagged a variety of creatures to test your skills. Kill these creatures to test your skills and prove your abilities and I'll make it worth your while."
| Rand, Game Hunter tells you, "As a game hunter I've tagged a variety of creatures to test your skills. Kill these creatures to test your skills and prove your abilities and I'll make it worth your while."
|Rand, Game Hunter tells you, "This month I've tagged Voracious Eaters as the moderate difficulty prey."
|Rand, Game Hunter tells you, "You'll have to kill a few more Olthoi Mutilators and then return to me."
|Rand, Game Hunter tells you, "This month I've tagged Lugians 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 Ruschk as one of the most difficult prey."
|Rand, Game Hunter tells you, "This month I've tagged Mosswarts in Dark Design as the other prey of highest difficulty."
 
}}
}}
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* [[Farmer Ar'Oyd]] - 53.14S, 80.73E near [[Nanto]]
* [[Farmer Ar'Oyd]] - 53.14S, 80.73E near [[Nanto]]
* [[El'Yst Maggann]] - 12.0S 42.5E in [[Yanshi]]
* [[El'Yst Maggann]] - 12.0S 42.5E in [[Yanshi]]
* [[Bak'tshay Keeper (NPC)]]
* [[Lingering Spirit of the Recluse]]
* [[Lingering Spirit of the Recluse]]
* [[Lohrn]] - Virindi Steward - 61.6S, 63.3W at the [[Encampment near Rynthid Infested Plains]]
* [[Lohrn]] - Virindi Steward - 61.6S, 63.3W at the [[Encampment near Rynthid Infested Plains]]
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* [[Sergeant Freng]] - Royal Knight
* [[Sergeant Freng]] - Royal Knight


==== Updated [[NPCs]] ====
==== Updated NPCs ====
* [[Barkeeper Creighton]] - New [[Contracts]]
* [[Barkeeper Creighton]] - New [[Contracts]]
* [[Barkeeper Lazzaro]] - New [[Contracts]]
* [[Barkeeper Lazzaro]] - New [[Contracts]]
* [[Curator of Torment (Rynthid Tentacle Weapons)|Curator of Torment]] - Quest Rewards were Rebalanced.
* [[Curator of Torment (Rynthid Tentacle Weapons)|Curator of Torment]] - Quest Rewards were Rebalanced.
* The NPC version of [[Janthef]], from the Escape quest, can no longer be hit by AoE/Cleave attacks which previously caused him to break.
==== Retired [[NPCs]] ====
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=== New [[Titles]] ===
=== New [[Titles]] ===
* [[Cold Turkey]]
* [[Cold Turkey]]
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=== New [[Creatures]] ===
=== New [[Creatures]] ===
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File:Idol of the Recluse Live.jpg|[[Idol of the Recluse]]
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File:Fiery Alcove Jumping Room 1 Live.jpg|[[Fiery Alcove]] Jumping Room
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File:Basement Hatch Live.jpg|[[Basement Hatch]]
File:Anthony Live.jpg|[[Anthony]]
File:Anthony Live.jpg|[[Anthony]]

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November 2013 - Announcements Page

Turbine Announcements

Teaser Images

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Release Notes

Teaser

Release Fiction

Discoveries

Patch Details

Patch Date: 12 November 2013 Patch Size: 6.133K (Client: 4,724KB) Hotfix:  ???k (??th Month)

New Dialog

Town Crier Rumors

Free Rumors

Town Crier tells you, "I've heard several unusual rumors of a strange Mu-miyah and his sealed tomb buried in the desert sands."

Town Crier tells you, "I've heard reports of a Royal Knight in the Obsidian Plains, seeking aid with a vital task."

Town Crier tells you, "I've heard rumors of strange bird sightings."

Pyreal Rumors

Town Crier tells you, "A Seeker in Yanshi is asking for assistance in her research into an odd Mu-miyah hiding in the desert."

Town Crier tells you, "News! Queen Elysa has dispatched a Royal Knight to the Rynthid Area, who's seeking aid in confronting the Curator of Torment directly!"

Town Crier tells you, "Strange birds have been spotted in Dereth, including reports of an exceptionally large one imbued with electricity. That can't be a good thing..."

Ulgrim Rumors

Free Rumors

Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "A "researcher" has shown up in Yanshi asking for some assistance."

Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "That is a "researcher" in the sense that someone who asks you to steal things from others who are minding their own business simply because they want it."

Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "Why respect ancient cultures when we can ransack their places for shinies?"

Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "You thought the only giant electrically charged bird in this world was the Thunder Chicken?"

Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "You thought wrong..."

Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "I swear I saw someone summon a pumpkin golem the other day."

Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "The crazy things you see on Dereth."

Stout Rumors

Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "El'Yst Maggann is a wonderful example on how Isparians have no respect for the inhabitants of this world."

Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "If you care not about what you do then head on over and help her out."

Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "Who are we kidding? You'll do anything for some MMDs, luminance, and a fun reward. So be careful out there."

Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "Knock Knock."

You ask
"Who's there?

Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "A farmer who made a terrible mistake with some special feed."

You ask
"A farmer who made a terrible mistake with some special feed, who?"

Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "Go down the hatch and find out... if you dare!"

Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "I'll give you a little helpful advice."

Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "Every now and then make sure you go and do something truly just for yourself. Not because you're supposed to or because you think you need what you'll get, but simply because it is something you want to do for you."

Ulgrim stares at you impatiently.

Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "Are you going to give me another stout or what?"

Monthly Quests

Ansar El-Kerdany - Burun Liberator

Ansar El-Kerdany tells you, "Greetings, Adventurer! We are looking for adventurers to aid Scout Leader Tmauruk in freeing the shamans of his people."

Ansar El-Kerdany tells you, "Travel to that other world, complete this task, and I shall reward you."

Ansar El-Kerdany tells you, "A trip to a distant and different land. Glad you returned in one piece. Here is your reward."
Esmond Fielding - Asheron's Trail (AKA Asheron's Departure)

Esmond Fielding tells you, "Greetings, Adventurer! The Explorer Society has decided it would help direct attention to citizens in need of help."

Esmond Fielding tells you, "This month we have decided that Shan Zhen needs assistance."

Esmond Fielding tells you, "Help him track down Asheron's movements from before his trip to Bur. I shall reward you upon your successful return."

Esmond Fielding tells you, "A tracker you are indeed. Impressive discoveries of Asheron's movements. Take this as your reward."
Niccolo De Luca - Burun History (AKA Hidden Entrances)

Niccolo De Luca tells you, "Greetings, Adventurer! The Explorer Society has decided it would help direct attention to citizens in need of help."

Niccolo De Luca tells you, "This month we have decided that Ydnew could use a hand in recovering information on the link between the renegades and the burun."

Niccolo De Luca tells you, "Be careful in this task and I shall reward you upon your return."

Niccolo De Luca tells you, "Sounds like you went on quite the trek through dangerous territory. Here is your reward."

Monthly Kill Tasks

Rand, Game Hunter tells you, "As a game hunter I've tagged a variety of creatures to test your skills. Kill these creatures to test your skills and prove your abilities and I'll make it worth your while."

Rand, Game Hunter tells you, "As a game hunter I've tagged a variety of creatures to test your skills. Kill these creatures to test your skills and prove your abilities and I'll make it worth your while."

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

Rand, Game Hunter tells you, "You'll have to kill a few more Olthoi Mutilators and then return to me."

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

Rand, Game Hunter tells you, "This month I've tagged Mosswarts in Dark Design as the other prey of highest difficulty."


New UI and Game Changes

  • New PvP death declaration broadcast (off by default).
  • Contract lists increased to 100.
  • Friends list increased to 100.

New Quests

Updated Quests


New NPCs

Updated NPCs


New Locations

Four Corners of Dereth Quest

Don't Feed the Fowl

Updated Locations


New Items

Contract for Kill Tou-Tou Shadow Flyers Contract for Kill Tou-Tou Grievver Shredders Contract for Kill Tou-Tou Devourer Marguls Contract for Kill Tou-Tou Shadows Contract for Kill Tou-Tou Void Lords Contract for End of Days Contract for Lugian Assault Contract for Rynthid Training

Signet Fragment (Fiery Alcove) Signet Fragment (Frozen Recess) Signet Fragment (Charged Niche) Signet Fragment (Stinging Corner) Combined Signet Fragment (Frozen and Fiery) Combined Signet Fragment (Stinging and Charged) Complete Signet Fragment Chilled Key Ancient Dusty Key Idol of the Recluse

Turkey Egg Thunder Turkey Feather Thunder Turkey Leg

Updated Items

Rewards of Defeating the Curator of Torment quest rebalanced.

  • Increased the offensive mods of Rynthid Tentacle Mace & Spear to be in line with the Dagger (25%).
  • Rynthid Tentacle Bow and Wands are no longer unenchantable.
  • Increased slayer damage mod and critical frequency of all Rynthid Tentacle weapons.

Rynthid Tentacle Bow Rynthid Tentacle Dagger Rynthid Tentacle Greatspear Rynthid Tentacle Mace Rynthid Tentacle Spear Rynthid Tentacle Wand Life-attuned Rynthid Tentacle Wand Nether-attuned Rynthid Tentacle Wand


New Titles


Portal.dat


New Creatures

A'nekshay

Chicken

Golem

Human

Mu-miyah

Phyntos Wasp

Rat

UpdatedCreatures

Elemental


Images

Click image for full size.


Known Issues

Typos


Splash Screen