Haven Crier

Introduced:

Haven Crier
Non-Player Killer

Race	Male Sho (varies)
Title	Herald
Location	Usually on the borders of a Town

Stats
Level	30
Strength	135
Endurance	100
Coordination	120
Quickness	120
Focus	110
Self	110
Health	55
Stamina	210
Mana	115

Located in almost every town, Town Criers are excellent sources for recent news and happenings such as clues to new Quests. Criers have things to share just talking to them, but the more interesting tidbits are reserved for those who make donations (in cold hard pyreal coins). Be warned though, Town Criers consider anything given to them as a gift, so should you accidentally pass your shiny new Celdon Breastplate of Uberness to a Town Crier, it will never be seen again. The benefit to their avariciousness is it allows the disposal of unwanted items that cannot otherwise be dropped because they are attuned. Indeed the name has become a verb, meaning to get rid of something in this manner.

See also Ulgrim the Unpleasant, who is currently in his home town of Ayan Baqur and is an excellent source of scuttlebutt.

Trivia

The Town Criers were not always equal with the rumors they share, some had unique information, such as those found in Sanamar and on Marae Lassel. This was changed during two updates.

In the The Madness of Men update, the mainland Town Criers awarded tokens to players on the Darktide server as an apology for the server downtime and rollback a week prior.

Town Criers wear costumes during the October update. See gallery for images.

Dialog

The following dialog are messages that often are repeated. See each of the patch pages for the various rumors.

Haven Crier tells you, "Broderi in the Marketplace had an interesting offer for me, he said he'd sew a hyssop leaf patch on my spell component bag. How nice of him!"

Haven Crier tells you, "They say Creepy Canyon is even creepier. Does that mean the Stompers are more stompier?"

Haven Crier tells you, "I hear rumors that the Viamontian Knight, Sir Bellas is taking visitors more regularly. But of course, I'll never find out for myself!"

Haven Crier tells you, "Have you heard the rumors about an island off the coast of Aphus Lassel? They say it's crawling with black tuskers looking for more Death Blossom."

Haven Crier tells you, "I've heard that Linvak Tukal has a lugian that makes these enchanted backpacks that hold way more than a normal backpack. Good luck finding the tokens he's asking for though."

Haven Crier tells you, "I hear that Society's have their own locksmiths now."

Haven Crier tells you, "Have you heard about that explorer that found a one-of-a-kind backpack? I suppose he needs it with all that running about!"

Haven Crier tells you, "People are saying new vendors keep popping up in the Marketplace to sell their wares. I think that's great! But save a few pyreals for me."

Haven Crier tells you, "Have you heard about the Stowmaster in Asheron's Castle? I hear he's helping the non-adventurous types to actually be useful in Dereth!"

Haven Crier tells you, "Do you have a Focusing Stone by chance? Ever been to Knorr?"

Haven Crier tells you, "That fellow from the Shadow Syndicate in the Facility Hub is running quite a racket."

Haven Crier tells you, "You know anyone that's just getting started? Tell them to go find a Crystal Nodule - I hear Aino Lunnan-Shin in Xarabydun is offering a more than fair reward!"

Haven Crier tells you, "Have you seen a huge idol out near Sanctuary? I wonder where they could have come from?"

Haven Crier tells you, "Someone told me the Withered Tumeroks and Banderlings seem to be growing in numbers lately. I say let them have their little beach!"

Haven Crier tells you, "Ever been to the Direlands Subway? They say it's full of Undead and locked doors. A shortcut opened recently somewhere in the Abandoned Mines!"

Gallery

Viamontian Town Crier
Tusker Town Crier
Aun Town Crier
Hea Town Crier

Update History