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Throne of Destiny Fact Sheet
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AC:TD Level Cap and Augmentations
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AC:TD Level Cap Update
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Raising the Level Cap
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October Letter From the Team
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November Letter From the Team
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February Letter From the Team
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April Letter From the Team
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Developer Diaries - Crowley
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Developer Diaries - Shuggypud
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Developer Diaries - Srand
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Rares: Frankenstein Lives!
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Augmentations: Augmentation Gems
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Open Preview FAQ
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Video
The movie introduction to Throne of Destiny that comes on the game CD. It explains the story behind how the Viamontians came to Dereth.
File:Asheron's Call - Throne of Destiny Intro (Full)
Lore Articles
- A Primer on Halaetan Geography
- Assassination
- Discovery
- Sanamar Under Siege
- The Armor of the Viamontian Invaders
- The Execution
- The Fall of the Fiun
- The Invasion of Ispar
- The Malika and the Individual
- The Origins and Current Disposition of Viamont
- The Ruschk
- The Tournament Part I
- The Tournament Part II
- The Tournament Part III
- The Viamontian Knight
Discoveries
Town Crier Rumors
Viamontian Town Criers
- Town Crier tells you, "The rebel wench Eleonora thought she could slay the King as she did his brother. Now her heart rests in the dungeons of the Ferran Torturers. Such is the price of defiance."
- Town Crier tells you, "The Fiun on the northern shore of Vanguard Isle have aligned themselves with the rebels of Silyun. Do they truly believe their feeble alliance stands a chance against the power of Sanamar?"
- Town Crier tells you, "Newcomers to Dereth may wish to speak with Elena du Furza or Lorca Sammel. Those two always seem to need some sort of assistance."
- Town Crier tells you, "If you are looking for some sort of task to occupy your time, you would do well to speak with the barkeeper, Vaden."
- Town Crier tells you, "When we first arrived on this land, a great red bull stood atop this plateau. We took that bull's presence as a portent of great things. We quickly established the city of Sanamar."
- Town Crier tells you, "The Bloodless Queen shall soon know the might of Viamont. You would do well to align yourself with our glorious King."
- Town Crier tells you, "If you have an attuned item you no longer need, feel free to donate it to a Town Crier."
- Town Crier tells you, "If you are looking to prove your loyalty to the King, speak with the Grand Knight."
- Town Crier tells you, "Have you spoken to Rand yet? He makes the most incredible brews!"
- Town Crier tells you, "The King has recently perfected his extraction technique on the Fiun. The Eaters will soon be unleashed on the lands of the Bloodless. And when that happens, there will be no stopping the ascension of Viamont!"
- Town Crier tells you, "The Thrungus of the surrounding forests have been stealing from the King's own quarters! If you have some time on your hands, go out and slaughter a few of those vile creatures. Such crimes must not go unpunished."
- Town Crier tells you, "Have you tested your abilities against the maddened Sir Bellas? From time to time, we like to enter his dungeon and torment the crazed rebel. Unfortunately, you have to deal with Fiun Scorus in order to gain access to that dungeon. But it's a small price to pay for such wonderful sport!"
- Town Crier tells you, "The outpost of Westwatch is well-suited for new arrivals. The outpost of Eastwatch serves as a base of operations for only the hardiest of warriors."
- Town Crier tells you, "Need a vassal? I won't ask for much just some tinkered armor and maybe a tinkered weapon. Oh and maybe a few MMD trade notes, or maybe some golem hearts, wasp wings, armoredillo spines, lugian sinews, dark revenant thigh bones, full sturdy iron key rings, full singularity key rings, or anything else that you don't need."
- Town Crier tells you, "Some of the creatures you hunt will drop special items, such as beaks or claws. You would do well to see if the Collector has need of those items."
- Town Crier tells you, "The outpost of Westwatch is well-suited for new arrivals. The outpost of Eastwatch serves as a base of operations for only the hardiest of warriors."
- Town Crier tells you, "Sanamar contains several portals to the cities of the Bloodless. We encourage our citizens to venture into those portals and learn the layout of the rest of Dereth. That information may well prove important to us in time."
- Town Crier tells you, "The Lugians of Geth Tukora met their doom when the King unleashed his Eaters upon them. They still make their homes deep beneath the Isle of Ruin. If you are up to the task, you should venture out there and remind them just who rules the surface of these lands."
- Town Crier tells you, "Surely you can spare more than that. Do I look like a common beggar to you?"
Mainland and Marae Lassel Town Criers
- Town Crier tells you, "As I understand it, King Varicci has declared Sanamar open to all heritages, though his brutish Knights will slay any they come across in the wilds, blue-skin or no."
- Town Crier tells you, "I hope the Queen has a plan. She'll know what do. Won't she?"
- Town Crier tells you, "When the barrier around the Halaetans shattered, there was a crash that knocked me to the ground, and a great wind rushed down from the north. I must confess, I feared it was the second coming of Bael'Zharon."
- Town Crier tells you, "As I understand it, King Varicci has declared Sanamar open to all heritages, though his brutish Knights will slay any they come across in the wilds, blue-skin or no."
- Town Crier tells you, "We town criers owe a debt to Brayden Von Grohl for saving one of our fellows from that vicious Eater attack. Sure, we're all lifestoned, but who wants to meet their end - however temporary - in the belly of an Eater?"
- Town Crier tells you, "The Viamontian raids have been nothing more than exploratory probes up to this point. We thought their attacks scattered and random. But now it appears they were just testing our defenses all along."
- Town Crier tells you, "Zaikhal has long been a center of knowledge and learning in Dereth. If the Viamontians take that city, I fear they will plunder its libraries as they have long plundered the libraries of Tirethas."
- Town Crier tells you, "Where is Asheron when you need him?"
- Town Crier tells you, "The Shadow Lugian threat seems to have dissipated. The Lugians of Linvak Tukal are most grateful for the assistance we gave them. I hear they even presented a special war bow to Queen Elysa as a token of thanks."
- Town Crier tells you, "The rebels of Silyun may be aligned against King Varicci, but they're still just as haughty and imperious as any Viamontian I've ever met."
- Town Crier tells you, "Where did Carlo di Cenza go? Perhaps he went back to the Halaetans to help his fellow rebels in their struggle against Varicci."
- Town Crier tells you, "Antius Blackmoor seeks brave warriors to aid him in the defense of Zaikhal! Seek him out! The fate of our realm is at stake!"
- Town Crier tells you, "As I understand it, the Viamontian Anton Sillezi seeks to create a trade agreement with the merchants of Shoushi, Yaraq, and Holtburg. Is this some underhanded plot of Varicci's, or are the merchants of Sanamar breaking ranks?"
- Town Crier tells you, "At first, I thought the Thrungum were the cutest little guys I'd ever seen. But a faceful of acid certainly cured me of that thought."
- Town Crier tells you, "The portals to the Halaetan islands can be found in Shoushi, Yaraq, and Holtburg. The King of Sanamar allows all heritages to enter Sanamar, though the Queen's Royal Guard are slain on sight."
- Town Crier tells you, "I heard a secret, but it'll cost you more than that."
- Town Crier tells you, "I know what you are thinking. You want to enlist in the Queen's army against the Viamontian threat. I feel the same way. But the Queen has declared that she will not strengthen her forces as of yet. Perhaps she seeks some alternate method of dealing with this foe."
- Town Crier tells you, "Finally, I can make my own beer! If you see Rand, tell him I just love his Amber Ape!"
New Quests
- Augmentation Gems
- Aug Gem: Sir Bellas
- The Beacon
- Brewmaster Quest
- Cave Penguin Eggs
- Chasing Oswald
- Dericost Ruin Quest
- Eater Jaws
- Eleonora's Heart Quest
- Fiun Spellcasting Gloves Quest
- Fledgemaster's Tusk Quest
- Halaetan Collector
- Fiun Healing Machine Quest
- Knights of Karlun Quest
- The Missing Necklace
- Marauder's Lair Quest
- Red Bull of Sanamar Quest
- Rares
- Ruschk Challenger Quest
- Ruschk Ice Shards
- Snow Lilies
- Thrungus Hovels
- Death's Allure
- Trade Alliance Quest
- Defense of Zaikhal
Updated Quests
- Training Academy Quest
- The Exploration Society have taken over from Queen Elysa in the running of the academy.
- Viamontian artwork and creatures can be now found inside.
- Later part of the academy now has Olthoi instead of Hollow Minions along with a new quest based around them.
- If you wish, you can now use the Academy Exit Token to skip the tutorial and enter Dereth straight away with the usual equipment and experience.
New NPCs
- Gonjoku Den
- Alison Dulane
- Brienne Carlus
- Burrell Sammrun
- Dumida bint Ruminre
- Enli Yuo
- Erik Festus
- Husoon
- Ilin Wis
- Joshun Felden
- Kris Cennis
- Kyujo Rujen
- Lenor Turk
- Lu Bao
- Lug
- Nawamara Dia
- Nawamara Ujio
- Randall the Sponge
- Rikshen Ri
- Robert Crow
- Rohula bint Ludun
- Shujio Milao
- Hermit
- Eastwatch
- Fiun Outpost
- Karlun's Fort
- Sanamar
- Archmage Luchessa du Lamiere
- Anton Sillezi
- Barkeeper Jean Vaden
- Elena Du Furza
- Jeweler Susana Arlean
- Lorca Sammel
- Luressi di Maki
- Portal Guardian
- Rand
- Stuven di Bonachien
- Paissen du Kim
- Healer Deme du Laur
- Blacksmith Karlus Loc
- Fletcher Mikael di Suinn
- Tailor Monique du Bressa
- Grand Knight
- Piersanti Linante
- Sanamar Collector
- Scribe Benno di Hergeaux
- Seneschal Dalmour
- Grocer Jaffres Dini
- Shopkeeper Tod Burgni
- Shopkeeper (Sanamar Outskirts)
- Silyun
- Agonno Filleteppe the Tailor
- Aidanan Ignarias the Blacksmith
- Aldonti di Soludatis the Jeweler
- Archmage Pazzescorios di Frodenci
- Barkeeper Mallia Quios
- Benedetta du Lucrezza the Healer
- Bowyer Cecili Blocconda
- Calvinne Sporgenzenni the Shopkeeper
- Scribe Copiara Parolinnis
- Chef Martam
- Donatello Linante
- Grand Mother
- Huntsman of Silyun
- Rickard Dumalia
- Scorus
- Fratellodunon Ribellarista
- Fratellone Ribellarista
- Lila Fiori
- Marlan Nessunello
- Mendica Scarsolo
- Raimonestes Risolu
- Sacci Mijob
- Westwatch
- Training Academy
New Locations
Mainland
- 36.9N, 35.1E - Drudge Cave
- Drudge Hovel
- Platinum Legion Keep
- Gold Legion Keep
- Silver Legion Keep
- Copper Legion Keep
- Mossy Cave (Shoushi)
- Greater K'nath Lair - From K'nath Lair
Halaetan Isles
- Corcima Castle
- Sanamar
- Beacon Tower
- Cataracts of Sabella Portal
- Sanamar Training Academy
- Sultry Hovel
- Viamontian Torture Chamber
- Westwatch
- Dericost Ruin
- Small Empyrean Vault
- Viamontian Garrison
- Waterfall Cave
- Cataracts of Sabella
- Silyun
- Eater Pit
- Hall of Karlun
- Heart of Madness
- Hidden City
- Lola's Den
- Marauder's Lair
- Remote Empyrean Vault
- Karlun's Fort
Updated Locations
- 14.1N, 1.7E - Abandoned Monouga Camp
- Training Academy - Now contains new NPCs, creatures and items including Viamontian decoration.
New Items
Alduressa Leggings Alduressa Coat Alduressa Helm Diforsa Bracers Diforsa Pauldrons Diforsa Breastplate Diforsa Girth Diforsa Greaves Diforsa Tassets Diforsa Helm Diforsa Gauntlets Diforsa Sollerets Diforsa Leggings Diforsa Sleeves Diforsa Cuirass Diforsa Hauberk Tenassa Breastplate Tenassa Sleeves Tenassa Leggings
Bandana Beret Lace Shirt Loafers Poet's Shirt Tessera Gown Toga Vest Vestiri Robe Vestiri Robe with Hood Vestiri Creature Apprentice Robe Vestiri Item Apprentice Robe Vestiri Life Apprentice Robe Vestiri War Apprentice Robe Vestiri Creature Master Robe Vestiri Item Master Robe Vestiri Life Master Robe Vestiri War Master Robe Viamontian Laced Boots Viamontian Pants
Aluvian Leg Gharu'ndim Arm Half-Digested Virindi Mask Identification Plate Kirit Zefir Wing Olthoi Larvae Steak Penguin Beak Penguin Wing Rusty Lugian Axe Sho Brain Viamontian Torso Augmented Ice Shard Hardened Ice Shard Ice Shard Imperfect Ice Shard Perfect Ice Shard Reinforced Ice Shard
Forgotten Chasm (Text) Giant Mushrooms Ruins of Geth Tukora
Arbalest Bastone Dart Flinger Dolabra The Fist of Bellenesse Flamberge Flanged Mace Frigid Splinter Hatchet Knuckles Mazule Partizan Poniard Sabra Spada Stiletto Tursh's Spear War Bow
Archmage's Endurance Asheron's Benediction Blackmoor's Favor Blank Augmentation Gem Bleeargh's Fortitude Caustic Enhancement Ciandra's Essence Ciandra's Fortune Clutch of the Miser Critical Protection Enduring Calm Enduring Enchantment Enhancement of the Arrow Turner Enhancement of the Blade Turner Enhancement of the Mace Turner Fiery Enhancement Celdiseth's Essence Charmed Smith Icy Enhancement Innate Renewal Jibril's Essence Koga's Essence Might of the Seventh Mule Oswald's Enhancement Quick Learner Shadow of the Seventh Mule Storm's Enhancement Siraluun's Blessing Reinforcement of the Lugians Steadfast Will Yoshi's Essence
The Beacon (Text) Beacon Gem Beacon
Tusker Spit Empty Bottles Empty Stopped Keg Amber Ape Rancid Yeast Liquid Yeast Spoiled Barley Plain Barley Amber Barley Roasted Barley Ruined Hops Brown Hops Green Hops Vibrant Green Hops Ultra Green Hops Dried Yeast Sdolin Buk! Full Brew Kettle Amber Wort Aromatic Amber Wort Glorious Amber Brew Amber Ape Brew Tusker Spit Brew Keg of Tusker Spit Ale Keg of Amber Ape Sweet Wort Dark Wort Aromatic Dark Wort Glorious Dark Brew Bobo's Stout Brew Keg of Bobo's Stout Finished Amber Wort
Keg of Aromatic Lager Amber Fermented Brew Keg of Homemade Amber Ale Homemade Amber Ale Glorious Amber Ale Keg of Glorious Amber Ale Tusker Pus Spoiled Wort Rancid Finished Wort Putrid Fermented Brew Putrid Tusker Spit Brew Keg of Tusker Pus Aromatic Finished Wort Aromatic Amber Ale Tasty Amber Wort Aromatic Amber Brew Keg of Aromatic Amber Ale Aromatic Lager Tasty Finished Wort Aromatic Fermented Brew Glorious Fermented Brew Brewmaster's Spine Brewmaster's Front Cover Brewmaster's Back Cover Brewmaster's Pages Incomplete Brewmaster's Bible Nearly Complete Brewmaster's Bible Rand's Brewmaster's Bible Brewmaster's Bible Brew Kettle Angree's Angry Ale Keg of Angree's Angry Ale Nasty Lager Distasteful Finished Wort Spoiled Fermented Brew Keg of Nasty Lager Rancid Ale Spoiled Finished Wort Rancid Fermented Brew Keg of Rancid Ale Distasteful Lager Distasteful Fermented Brew Keg of Distasteful Lager Distasteful Stout Distasteful Dark Wort Distasteful Dark Brew Keg of Distasteful Stout Distasteful Amber Ale Distasteful Amber Wort Distasteful Amber Brew Keg of Distasteful Amber Ale Tasty Amber Ale Tasty Amber Brew Keg of Tasty Amber Ale Tasty Lager Tasty Fermented Brew Keg of Tasty Lager Tasty Stout Tasty Dark Brew Keg of Tasty Stout Homemade Lager Finished Wort Fermented Brew Keg of Homemade Lager Homemade Stout Finished Dark Wort Dark Fermented Brew Keg of Homemade Stout Aromatic Stout Aromatic Dark Brew Keg of Aromatic Stout Glorious Lager Keg of Glorious Lager Glorious Stout Keg of Glorious Stout
Cave Penguin Egg Great Cave Penguin Egg Essence of Cave Penguin Cave Penguin Cake
Note to Alvirre Varette's Orders Corpse (Lugian Ice Tunnels) Prison Warden's Orders Prison Warden's Key Prison Warden's Chest Seven Habits of Effective Adventurers Oswald's Prison Journal Prison Guard's Corpse Note to a generous host
Bag of Life Stone Chips Thrungus Reaper Certificate
The Viamontian Conflict Dericost Ruin Key Dericost Tome Ancient Discoveries Kam'shir Friend of Sanamar Token
Abhorrent Eater Jaw Engorged Eater Jaw Insatiable Eater Jaw Marauder's Jaw Ravenous Eater Jaw Voracious Eater Jaw Engorged Scourge Token Voracious Flayer Token Abhorrent Warrior Token Ravenous Killer Token Insatiable Slayer Token
The Viamontian Conflict Torture Chamber Key Eleonora's Note Eleonora's Heart Friend of Silyun Token Kul'dir
The Fiun Healing Machine Healing Machine Recipe A Message from Scorus K'nath Key Small Empyrean Key Ruschk Iceberg Key Old Chest Runic Skull Runic Door Guardian Lavus Tihn Healing Machine Pedestal Healing Machine Hook Healing Machine Orb Lavuhn Healing Machine Base Healing Machine Hooked Base Fiun Healing Machine Helm of Gratitude K'nath Lair Portal
Crumpled Note Abayar's Research Notes Fiun Spellcasting Gloves
Fledgemaster's Tusk Ruschk Hunter Leggings
Sir Ginazio's Sword Testament of Sir Coretto Ring of Karlun Breastplate of Karlun Champion of Silyun Token Champion of Sanamar Token
Flightless Death Lorca Sammel's Necklace Lorca Sammel's Gauntlets
Marauder's Jaw Grand Mother's Medallion Hero of Silyun Token
Old Lascare's Journal Page from a Journal Maddened Fiun Heart Medallion of the Red Bull Hero of Sanamar Token
Ruschk Totem (Challenger Quest) Ruschk Trials Ruschk Scalp Tursh Scalp
Thrungus Hovel Locations An old chest Stolen Necklace Stolen Platter Stolen Ring Stolen Brew Kettle Stolen Amulet Stolen Ewer Stolen Bracelet Stolen Frying Pan The Thrungus - Part I The Thrungus - Part II The Thrungus - Part III The Thrungus - Part IV Viamontian Guardian Bracelet
An Alliance of Merchants Lubziklan al-Luq Trade Proposal Renald the Eldest Trade Proposal Gonjoku Den Trade Proposal Trade Contacts Lubziklan al-Luq Trade Agreement Renald the Eldest Refusal Gonjoku Den Trade Agreement Mossy Herb Wine Cellar Key Wine Cellar Door Wine Chest Cove Apple Wine (Drudge Hovel) Glorious Apple Renald's Old Mug Gonjoku's Mana Infusion
Viamontian Reconnaissance Royal Blood
Platinum Legion Quartermaster's Key Platinum Legion Quartermaster's Chest Platinum Legion Door Key Platinum Legion Door Dispatch to Captain Balanchi Platinum Invader Lord Helm Corcima Castle Platinum Ward Portal Gem Blooded Platinum Invader Lord Helm Dispatch to General Corcima Shard of Corcima's Armor Coat of the Zaikhal Defender Gold Legion Quartermaster's Key Gold Legion Quartermaster's Chest Gold Legion Door Key Dispatch to Captain Aurachon Gold Invader Lord Helm Corcima Castle Gold Ward Portal Gem Blooded Gold Invader Lord Helm Silver Legion Quartermaster's Key Silver Legion Quartermaster's Chest Silver Legion Door Key Dispatch to Captain Argenne Silver Invader Lord Helm Corcima Castle Silver Ward Portal Gem Blooded Silver Invader Lord Helm Copper Legion Quartermaster's Key Copper Legion Quartermaster's Chest Copper Legion Door Key Dispatch to Captain Ramelle Copper Invader Lord Helm Corcima Castle Copper Ward Portal Gem Blooded Copper Invader Lord Helm
Academy Exit Token Academy Library Key Guide to Chat Protection Orb Restoring the Training Academies Letter From Home (Aluvian) Letter From Home (Gharu'ndim) Letter From Home (Sho) Letter From Home (Viamontian)
New Spells
- Mana Boost - "Raises mana by 10%"
New Titles
- Friend of Sanamar
- Friend of Silyun
- Hero of Sanamar
- Hero of Silyun
- Champion of Sanamar
- Champion of Silyun
- Engorged Scourge
- Voracious Flayer
- Abhorrent Warrior
- Ravenous Killer
- Insatiable Slayer
- Thrungus Reaper
Portal.dat
New Creatures
Updated Creatures
- Gromnies - Updated Artwork
- Monougas - Updated Artwork
- Reedsharks - Updated Artwork
- Skeletons - Updated Artwork
Images
Texture Updates: Before & After
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Island Armoredillo - Before
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Island Armoredillo - After
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Plate Armoredillo - Before
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Plate Armoredillo - After
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Emerald Gromnie - Before
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Emerald Gromnie - After
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Swamp Gromnie - Before
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Swamp Gromnie - After
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Outcast Lord - Before
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Outcast Lord - After
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Banished Monouga - Before
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Banished Monouga - After
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Veteran Reedshark - Before
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Veteran Reedshark - After
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Reedshark Stripling - Before
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Reedshark Stripling - After
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Accursed Miner - Before
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Accursed Miner - After
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Lord Cambarth - Before
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Lord Cambarth - After
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Lifestone - Before
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Lifestone - After
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Society Leather Armor - Before
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Society Leather Armor - After
Known Issues
Typos
- Amber Barley - This barley has a nice amber color. It can be used to produced [sic] a fine amber ale.