May 2003 - Announcements Page
Turbine Announcements
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Release Notes
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Letter to the Players
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Discoveries
Town Crier Rumors
- Town Crier tells you, "My cousin in Stonehold told me that a Lugian has rented out some space in the farmers barn."
- Town Crier tells you, "Have you seen the crescent moons? I have."
- Town Crier tells you, "It doesn't look like Dragando the Leech is going to forgive his daughter after all. He won't even talk about her. And that barkeep Mae Lilidag is making a profit selling rumors about them! Pah! They're already the talk of Arwic, poor things."
- Town Crier tells you, "I love the spring on Dereth, the return of the birds, warm sunshine, days filled with laughter, the pollen and honeybees and have you noticed that there always seems like there is more to do."
- Town Crier tells you, "The Department of Fish and Game, the fellows who brought us the chess boards, are working to kick start our fishing industry. Just talk to the Tackle Masters who are stationed near the new fishing holes for help."
- Town Crier tells you, "You can find them in the Nexus Towns of Holtburg, Yaraq and Shoushi. I have also heard of some other scenic fishing holes as well. Ahem..."
- Town Crier tells you, "Are you worthy? If so, there is a sword in Glenden Wood for you to take. Myself and several friends tried. We were not worthy. No, we were not worthy."
- Town Crier tells you, "I've heard rumors that Asheron was seen in Eastham recently just before returning to his island."
- Town Crier tells you, "The shopkeepers here keep complaining about the lost revenues from trade notes, but I don't see them going hungry. Elysa was right to make them cooperate -- we're all human, after all, and we have to work together to build Dereth!"
- Town Crier tells you, "You know the sword on that ice dias in Glenden Wood? It is there for the taking! But first you must prove yourself worthy."
- Town Crier tells you, "A friend of mine got the Sword of Frozen Fury from Glenden Wood and then had it made into a dagger."
- Town Crier tells you, "Why yes, now I remember. There are also some fishing holes in Nanto, Rithwic and Cragstone. I've fished near the waterfalls in Nanto and found it quite relaxing."
- Town Crier tells you, "'Riddles? Not more riddles.' That's what I keep hearing people say as they walk on by."
- Town Crier tells you, "The Lugian in Stonehold seems to be both profit minded and tied with Nuhmudira. If you find yourself in the area talking to him might not be that bad of an idea. He might help you along with something of interest."
- Town Crier tells you, "I'm not saying that I know for a fact mind you. But if I were a smart mage going to talk with Olcris I'd be bringing my Heiromancer's Armor along for any journey I might take."
- Town Crier tells you, "Secret Orders? I don't have any and I don't know of any, if I did they wouldn't be so secret now would they? But since you did provide me with some coin I'll tell you something."
- The town crier looks around nervously.
- Town Crier tells you, "Olcris knows."
Ulgrim Rumors
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New UI and Game Changes
- Fishing introduced; Fish at the fishing holes to catch yourself some titles and other...interesting items.
- Trade notes can now be stacked.
- Players can now choose to enable an optional charge modifier. This will move to a target regardless of their distance to the creature, though they will no longer gain the benefit of an increased sprint speed.
- Player Versus Player
- PK players who were recently engaged in a PK fight will now lose a greater amount of greater amount of stamina when jumping.
- Ammunition
- You can now craft Bloodletter, Fleshripper, and Soulrender atlatl darts. The ammunition has also been tweaked to be slightly better than it used to be.
New Quests
Updated Quests
- Branith's Stolen Possessions
- Mite Maze updated with tougher Mites and a new Mite boss.
- New quest rewards added.
- Gaerlan's Citadel
- XP reward for handing in the Iasparailaun increased.
- Casinos
- Rewards updated for all three stakes.
- Hea Totem Quest
- New NPCs in Timaru added to make the quest easier to complete.
- Quest is now repeatable.
- Weapons and spells updated.
New NPCs
- New Hea Totem NPCs in Timaru
- Aun Kiriona - Gives the Hoeroa of Palenqual
- Aun Ngationa - Gives spell totems in exchange for Rubble, also gives the Attenuated Awakener in exchange for the Awakener
- Aun Rukuona - Gives the Stave of Palenqual
- Aun Turiona - Gives the Kalindan of Palenqual
- Arikas, Warden of Knorr - Found in the Seat of Knorr in the Knorr Lyceum.
- Diamond Guardian - Found at the Gates of Knorr.
- Olcris, Nuhmudira's Student - 68.7N, 21.6W in a barn at Stonehold.
- Mage Syltyn Rillon- 27.8N, 24.7E near Glenden Wood.
- Tackle Master - Found at each of the fishing areas (see below).
- Weaponsmith Omaro Nagate - 30.0N 25.8E near Glenden Wood
New Locations
- Areas with Fishing Holes:
- Cragstone - Cragstone Falls - 29.0N, 43.9E
- Shoushi waterfront - 32.1S, 74.2E
- Holtburg down by the river - 43.0N, 34.1E
- Yaraq waterfront (the sea) - 22.0S, 2.2W
- Nanto - Blue Ghost Falls - 52.6S, 80.8E
- Rithwic near the bridge - 10.7N, 58.7E
- Knorr Lyceum
- Knorr Trials
- Alaidain Dormitory
- Atlan Dormitory
- Barracks
- Caerlin Dormitory
- Collegium Acumen Manim
- Collegium Aegis Medi
- Collegium Artificae
- Collegium Conjurae
- Collegium Geomancy
- Collegium Entropica
- Collegium Heiromancy
- Collegium Ignae Fatae
- Collegium Occultus Anteroom
- Collegium Organis
- Collegium Planar Abstraction
- Collecium Prae Auspi
- Collegium Tempae Invectae
- East Library
- Forge
- Maila Dormitory
- North Library
- Research Chambers
- South Library
- West Library
- Virindi Complex - 73.8N, 25.1E near Neydisa Castle.
Updated Locations
- Blue Ghost Falls - updated with Fishing Holes
- Cragstone Falls - updated with Fishing Holes
- Mite Maze - Updated with tougher Mites.
New Items
Attenuated Awakener Darker Heart Mite Stamp Mite Flag
A Crumpled Letter Mite Queen's Staff
Fishing Sign Fishing Made Easy Fishing Pole Fishing Hole Minnow Guppy Molly Fish (Fishing) Large Fish Minnow Title Token Guppy Title Token Molly Title Token Fish Title Token Large Fish Title Token
Ball of Gunk Old Boot Trunk of Bones Skeleton (Fishing) Rusted Medalion Rusted Battle Axe Rusted Dirk Rusted Mace Rusted Nekode Rusted Shouken Rusted Tachi Rusted Trident
Pants (Knorr Trials) Shirt (Knorr Trials) Knorr Portal Gem Seat of Knorr Portal Gem Key to the Defender Cache Key to the Elder Cache Key to the Sentinel Cache Chest of the Sentinels Chest of the Elders Chest of the Defender Orb of Infusion (Red) Orb of Infusion (Green) Orb of Infusion (Blue) Infused Helm of Knorr Infused Plate Coat Infused Plate Girth Infused Plate Leggings Auroric Runic Helm Auroric Exarch Coat Auroric Exarch Girth Auroric Exarch Leggings Luminescent Runic Helm Luminescent Thaumaturgic Coat Luminescent Thaumaturgic Girth Luminescent Thaumaturgic Leggings Runic Helm of Knorr Scepter of Thunderous Might Crescent Moons Bookshelf (Halls of Knorr) Forge of Knorr
Aged Tome Decrepit Tome (Pets of Ispar) Encrusted Tome Hidden Tome Moldy Tome Old Tome Weathered Tome Well Drawn Letter Withered Tome Worn Tome Delacim's Death Letter to Asheron Olthoi at Knorr Order of Perfect Light Personal Entry, Arrival of Kellin's Troops Pets of Ispar Prophecies The Departure of Aurlanaa Theories of Ezheret We, the Defenders of the Helm
Sword of Frozen Fury (Dais) Sword of Frozen Fury Dagger of Frozen Fury A Virindi Signet A Tale of PathsFile:Quiddity Commands Icon.png Quiddity CommandsFile:A Note From Aerbax Icon.png A Note From Aerbax A Note from Mage Syltyn Rillon (First Note) A Note from Mage Syltyn Rillon (Second Note)
Bloodletter Atlatl Dart Fleshripper Atlatl Dart Soulrender Atlatl Dart
Updated Items
- Academy Wand
- New artwork and icon.
- Training Wand
- New artwork and icon.
- Blue Orb
- Icon updated.
- Branith's Shirt
- AL increased from 75 to 200.
- Spells added: Fire Protection Self IV, Cold Protection Self IV.
- New artwork and icon.
- Branith's Staff
- Flame Bolt II replaced with Flame Arc IV, Mana Conversion Mastery Self IV, Mana Renewal Self IV, War Magic Mastery Self IV
- New artwork and icon.
- Hoeroa of Palenqual
- Damage increased from 3 - 4 to 9 - 14.
- Spells added: Blood Drinker VI, Heart Seeker VI and Rejuvenation Self VI.
- Orb of Black Fire
- New artwork and icon.
- Spells added: Flame Volley V, Fire Protection Self IV, Acid Protection Self IV.
- Regeneration Other VI removed.
- +3% to MC added.
- Niffis Pearl
- Icon updated.
- Asteliary Orb
- Focus Self IV increased to level V.
- +5% to MC added.
- Dark Heart
- Now retired - replaced with the new Darker Heart.
- Essence Flare
- Spells added: Rejuvenation Self VI, Warrior's Lesser Vitality, Warrior's Lesser Vigor, Regeneration Self VI.
- +5% to MC added.
- Mana Renewal Self V increased to level VI.
- Essence Flicker
- Spells added: Regeneration Self IV, Rejuvenation Self IV.
- Mana Renewal Self III increased to level IV.
- Explorer Wand of Acid
- Icon and artwork updated.
- Spells increased from level II to III.
- Arcane lore req. removed.
- Explorer Wand of Fire
- Icon and artwork updated.
- Spells increased from level II to III.
- Arcane lore req. removed.
- Explorer Wand of Frost
- Icon and artwork updated.
- Spells increased from level II to III.
- Arcane lore req. removed.
- Explorer Wand of Lightning
- Icon and artwork updated.
- Spells increased from level II to III.
- Arcane lore req. removed.
- Hieromancer's Orb
- Spells added: Focus Self VI, Willpower Self VI, War Magic Mastery Self VI.
- Added +5% to Mana Conversion.
- Kalindan of Palenqual
- Spells added: Defender VI, Blood Drinker VI and Regeneration Self VI.
- Added +10% Melee Defense.
- Society Wand of Acid
- Icon and artwork updated.
- Spells added: Mana Conversion Mastery Self II, Life Magic Mastery Self II.
- Mana cost increased from 20 points per second to 40.
- Arcane lore req. removed.
- Society Wand of Fire
- Icon and artwork updated.
- Spells added: Mana Conversion Mastery Self II, Item Enchantment Mastery Self II.
- Mana cost increased from 20 points per second to 40.
- Arcane lore req. removed.
- Society Wand of Frost
- Icon and artwork updated.
- Spells added: Mana Conversion Mastery Self II, War Magic Mastery Self II.
- Mana cost increased from 20 points per second to 40.
- Arcane lore req. removed.
- Society Wand of Lightning
- Icon and artwork updated.
- Spells added: Mana Conversion Mastery Self II, Creature Enchantment Mastery Self II.
- Mana cost increased from 20 points per second to 40.
- Arcane lore req. removed.
- Stave of Palenqual
- Spells added: Hermetic Link VI, Mana Conversion Mastery Self VI and Mana Renewal Self VI.
- +5% Mana Conversion added.
- The Healer's Heart
- Spells added: Life Giver (Max Health +15), Regeneration Self VI.
- +5% to Mana Conversion added.
- Virindi Implant (Red)
- +5% Mana Conversion added.
- Magic Req. reduced from 300+ to 225+.
- Mana doubled to 600.
- Virindi Implant (Purple)
- +5% Mana Conversion added.
- Magic Req. reduced from 300+ to 225+.
- Mana doubled to 600.
- Wand of Black Fire
- Flame Bolt VI replaced with: Flame Volley V, Cold Protection Self IV, Lightning Protection Self IV.
- New artwork and icon.
- +3% to MC added.
- White Virindi Wand
- Spells added: Lightning Protection Self VI.
- New artwork and icon.
- +5% to MC added.
- Yellow Virindi Wand
- Spells added: Fire Protection Self VI, Minor Flame Ward.
- New artwork and icon.
- +7% to MC added.
New Titles
Portal.dat
New Creatures
Images
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A player fishing at Cragstone Falls.
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Fishing reward - Trunk of Bones.
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The Sword of Frozen Fury on top a dais in Glenden Wood.
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New style Branith's Shirt.
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Arikas, Warden of Knorr
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Auroric Exarch Coat.