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August 2011 - Announcements Page
Turbine Announcements
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Rollout
No rollout article this month.
Release Notes
Discoveries
Patch Size: 1,608k (Client: 4,620k)
New Dialog
= New Dialog
Town Crier Rumors
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Free Rumors
- Town Crier tells you, "I've heard a strange rumor lately, "Growth Atheria have grown and Vigor Aetheria are more vigorous." I have no idea what that means..."
- Town Crier tells you, "I've heard several Void mages talking about researching spells that allow them to kill multiple creatures at once."
- Town Crier tells you, "I've seen several Mhoire Undead sporting helms lately. I guess they found ways to keep them from catching fire..."
Pyreal Rumors
- Town Crier tells you, "News! The corruption of the Hopeslayer's Shadows has started to spread in the town of Tou-tou. Several citizens have already fled to Mayoi or Nanto. Even the Moarsmen who were plaguing the area up and moved..."
- Town Crier tells you, "Statues that empower those who've given up Asheron's Protections have appeared in the Derethian Combat Arena."
- Town Crier tells you, "Be warned, however, these "Statues of Illuminating Death" will only empower those who can gain Luminance, and only one person at a time. You may have to defend yourself if you go to use one."
- Town Crier tells you, "Barbers across Dereth have begun offering even more new and more fashionable hairstyles to their clientele."
- Town Crier tells you, "Void Mages rejoice! Recent research, or the growing corruption and threat of Shadow, have created Nether Blast spells!"
= Ulgrim Rumors
New UI and Game Changes
- Stage 5 of the Shadow Invasion Quest chain the Shadow Assault introduced.
- Aetheria|
- A damage reduction buff versus Nether Damage over Time spells to has been added to Growth Aetheria.
- A new set spell has been added to Vigor aetheria. It provides damage resist rating against Health Drain effects such as Harm Other, Drain Health, and Raven's Fury type spells.
- 12 levels of aetheria will now cast the level 9 set buff instead of the level 8.
- Barbers and Hairstyles| 13 new hairstyles added.
- Derethian Combat Arena| New luminance features added, Statue of Death is more rewarding.
- Olthoi Play| Olthoi sticky melee combat has been improved, slag drop rates from PvP have been increased.
- Playable Undead| Chiran, Lorica, and Nariyid helms will now display.
- Void Magic| Nether blast spells introduced.
- 5 new Contracts added.
New Quests
- Shadow Assault - 30,000 Luminance, 350,000,000xp, Fortified Mana Forge Key
- (Stage 5 of the Shadow Invasion Quest Chain).
Updated Quests
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- Ansar El-Kerdany tells you, "Kiriel Shadowborn needs assistance in preventing the Crystal which binds Dark Isle from the deep from reforming"
- Ansar El-Kerdany tells you, "Find him within Bandit Castle and then return to me when you've completed his task."
- Esmond Fielding tells you, "This month we have decided that Balior needs help in dealing with the violation of the Collegium Occultus."
- Esmond Fielding tells you, "Return to me after you have aided him in this matter."
- Niccolo De Luca tells you, "This month we have decided that Sir Oakley needs help in dealing with the Gear Knight forces near his camp."
- Niccolo De Luca tells you, "Complete any task he asks of you and return to me for your reward."
- Path of the Jojii Adherent
- Tou-Tou Jojii Shrine moved to Nanto at 53.1S 81.1E.
Updated NPCs
- Town Network NPCs|
- Hanadi the Barkeeper - 3 new contracts for sale
- Barkeeper Lazzaro - 2 new contracts for sale
- Tou-Tou NPCs|
- Shopkeepers, Town Criers, Scriveners, and the Leather Crafter have remained in town.
- Agent of the Arcanum - removed.
- Apprentice Cook (Tou-Tou) - relocated to Mayoi (61.8S, 81.8E)
- Captain Warner - relocated to Mayoi (61.4S, 82.5E)
- Guard Taizo - relocated to Mayoi (61.4S, 82.5E)
- Han Rin-Jo, Jojii Adherent - relocated to Nanto (52.4S, 82.0E)
- Nawamara Ujio - relocated to Mayoi (61.8S, 82.0E)
- Ook - relocated to Nanto (52.6S, 82.0E)
- Sara Sen - relocated to Mayoi (61.5S, 82.4E)
- Tai Wo - relocated to Mayoi (61.8S, 82.4E)
New Locations
Updated Locations
- Tou-Tou updated|
- Shadows, Grievvers, Margul surrounding the town.
- Landscape changed, smoke clouds and purple mist around town.
- Numerous NPCs removed (see updated NPCs).
- New Shadow Soldier NPCs around north edge of town.
- Tou-Tou Moarsman Fort and Blighted Disgusting Moarsman Tunnels relocated to Mayoi (60.7S, 83.0E)
- Mountain Sewer relocated to Mayoi (60.9S, 82.0E)
New Items
Contract for Harlune's DiplomacyFile:Contract for Kill Icon.png Contract for KillFile:Umbral Rifts Icon.png Umbral RiftsFile:Contract for Kill Icon.png Contract for KillFile:Tenebrous Rifts Icon.png Tenebrous Rifts
Contract for Menhir Research Contract for Saving Asheron
A'nekshay Slayer Stone
Void Magic
Scroll of Nether Blast III
Scroll of Nether Blast IV
Scroll of Nether Blast V
Scroll of Nether Blast VI
Scroll of Nether Blast VII
Inscription of Nether Blast
New Titles
Portal.dat
Portal.dat (Ingame Icons)
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New Creatures
Images
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Shadow Vortex just outside Tou-Tou
Shadow Captain in Tou-Tou
Sha-dekanma in the City of Neftet
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Known Issues
Typos
- You have killed 3 Shadow Vortexs! Your task is complete! - Should be Vortexes, or Vortices.
- Aetheria cast Sigil of Perserverance IX on you - Should be Perseverance.
Splash Screen
