Announcements - 2010/08 - Quiet Before the Storm

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Quiet Before the Storm

Two forms stood on the ridge as the sun rose, scrutinizing the scene before them with great interest. The first was a young Isparian, in the clean, new armor of a freshly inducted Knight of Queen Elysa’s realm, New Aluvia. The other was a large copper Gear Knight, who stood with the same stoic precision of all his people, just watching.

“They’ve been digging for months, with no change. Now this?” asked the young knight as he looked out from the encampment to the north. “I’ve never seen anyone build walls so… fast.”

“My people are very skilled at that particular trick. I’m more surprised that they waited so long before starting,” replied the large Gear Knight who stood beside his young friend. Squire Tylaen had recently been sent to join Queen Elysa’s Knights in their observation of the Iron Blade Gear Knights’ excavations. Primus Atamarr hoped that by adding a few loyal Gear Knights to the observation camp directly, he could both get a better idea of what the Iron Blade Primus was up to, and also provide a presence for the Isparians to see that not all Gear Knights were invaders to these lands.

“This rapid wall-building is common to your people?”

“Is it not best to secure your position in a potentially hostile environment? And the more quickly and securely the better?” Squire Tylaen asked the young Isparian Knight.

“Well, yes,” the young knight stammered. “Of course. I’ve just never seen anything so large built so fast before,” he added, looking slightly embarrassed.

“It is not the wall that worries me, Sir. I’m far more concerned about what changed that made them finally decide they needed it.”

***

Deep in the tunnels that they had hollowed out below the earth, a small group of Iron Blade engineers were having a different discussion.

“I do not see why we are still here, Captain. What does the Iron Blade hope to gain in this?”

“Watch your words, squire. The Iron Blade Primus is still quite concerned about those who show signs of defecting to the enemy. Such questions could make you suspect.”

“The question is a valid one sir, and not due to any thoughts of becoming a slave to these small flesh-covered beings and their controlled puppet-Primus, even if he is one of the Gold Gear. It is a mockery to our people. I merely ask because the delays and choices that are being made both seem illogical.”

“One cannot hope to fathom all the choices our leaders make, when we can only see small parts of the whole picture, young squire. It is for us to make sure the new walls are sound, and that the flow of Aetherium continues unabated. Supplies may be good back home, but here, the sources seem few and far between. Perhaps the new defenses are due to the scarcity of Aetherium here? Removing a source of sustenance from the rebels and these ‘Isparians’ who control them could be a part of the reasoning.”

“I suppose you are correct sir. My apologies for questioning the choices of the Primus… We’re just operating so far outside the norm that it’s hard to understand our purpose here.”

“I’m certain all will become clear in time, young squire. Just be patient and do your duty.”

***

Yet elsewhere…

“The mechanical men continue to act as you have suggested, my Lord.”

“Perfect. All goes as forseen.”

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August 2010 Release Notes

Greetings and welcome to the Release Notes for the August 2010 Event, Quiet Before the Storm! This month brings changes and fixes to Dereth as the Team continues to improve the game. Let’s see what is new and exciting this month in Asheron’s Call!

Players can now wear Viamontian robes over togas properly.
The Logout/Lifestone animation has been changed to have a smoother looking animation.
Mhoire Castle now uses the other gargoyle in the graveyard for access. This should clear up some issues that were caused by having the same statue for multiple quests.
The Monthly Kill Task has been updated.
In our continuing effort to make Asheron’s Call more aesthetically pleasing, new textures have been placed on the Aluvian doors.
Monthly quest NPCs updated.
A players Armor Level will now show in the examination panel and should be affected by assess/deception skills.
The High level Gear Knight hunting area has had some changes. Make sure you check it out!
After some construction delays, The Moarsman Fort near Danby's Outpost had some issues with their ramp fixed.
Spectral Two Handed weapons now have the cleave effect.
The Two Handed and the Mace Paradox Olthoi Weapons have had some changes and are much more effective now.
After much time has passed and much debate, Asheron's Lesser Benediction now gives a 10% bonus to health.
Red Aetheria now break down into a different dust, only red Aetheria dust can be turned in for MFKs. Yellow and Blue Aetheria dust can be turned in for MMDs.
The Sunstone gauntlets now have a two handed version.

So there are just some of the things we have in store for Asheron's Call in August. Please remember that along with everything listed here, there are several new quests and exciting things going into the game for the August Event.

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