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This was the elemental invasion patch.  All landscape creatures were medium to high level elementals.  Many regard this one as one of the worst in AC history.  Outdoor hunting was extremely difficult for any new players.
This was the elemental invasion patch.  All landscape creatures were medium to high level elementals.  Many regard this one as one of the worst in AC history.  Outdoor hunting was extremely difficult for any new players.
=== Teaser Images ===
{{Patch Announcements Links
|  Current = None
| Original = http://www.zone.com/asheronscall/news/ASHEAugteaser1.asp
|  Archive = Announcements - 2002/08 - Atonement#Teaser
}}
<gallery perrow=5>
File:AugCitadel.jpg
File:AugCovenant.jpg
File:AugArc.jpg
File:AugCovenantShield.jpg
File:AugSlayer.jpg
</gallery>


=== Teaser ===
=== Teaser ===
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=== [[Town Crier]] Rumors ===
=== [[Town Crier]] Rumors ===


<font color=darkgoldenrod>Town Crier tells you, "You MUST use an UST when to Tinker you LUS... oh forget it, I can't say that anymore!"
:<font color=darkgoldenrod>Town Crier tells you, "You MUST use an UST when to Tinker you LUS... oh forget it, I can't say that anymore!"
 
:Town Crier tells you, "My cousin said that Martine has gone missing. This can't be good."


Town Crier tells you, "My cousin said that Martine has gone missing. This can't be good."
:Town Crier tells you, "I am trying to stay hopeful, but Asheron is still missing. What if it's true? What if Asheron is...dead?"


Town Crier tells you, "I am trying to stay hopeful, but Asheron is still missing. What if it's true? What if Asheron is...dead?"
:Town Crier tells you, "Yanshi has been destroyed! We must rally our forces to exact vengeance on Gaerlan!"


Town Crier tells you, "Yanshi has been destroyed! We must rally our forces to exact vengeance on Gaerlan!"
:Town Crier tells you, "I heard the town of Yansh is a smoking ruin! I hope the people are okay."


Town Crier tells you, "I heard the town of Yansh is a smoking ruin! I hope the people are okay."
:Town Crier tells you, "The Arcanum has built new Residential Quarters. Give me some money and I may tell where they are."


Town Crier tells you, "The Arcanum has built new Residential Quarters. Give me some money and I may tell where they are."
:Town Crier tells you, "My sister, a powerful War Mage, showed me a new spell she learned. She was able to send it arcing over a hill without being in sight of the target! That shreth never knew what hit it."


Town Crier tells you, "My sister, a powerful War Mage, showed me a new spell she learned. She was able to send it arcing over a hill without being in sight of the target! That shreth never knew what hit it."
:Town Crier tells you, "Is that an Elemental monster on your back or are you just glowing from happiness? Hey, that was real funny last month but now they are EVERYWHERE! Help!"


Town Crier tells you, "Is that an Elemental monster on your back or are you just glowing from happiness? Hey, that was real funny last month but now they are EVERYWHERE! Help!"
:Town Crier tells you, "Available in most towns. (They pay me to say that too. And you thought the old jingle was bad...)"


Town Crier tells you, "Available in most towns. (They pay me to say that too. And you thought the old jingle was bad...)"
:Town Crier tells you, "I am proud of our fellow Isparians driving back Gaerlan's Elemental invasions of the towns. But now his forces are all over the countryside!"


Town Crier tells you, "I am proud of our fellow Isparians driving back Gaerlan's Elemental invasions of the towns. But now his forces are all over the countryside!"
:Town Crier tells you, "Gaerlan's Citadel is still on the move! It is high over the mountains in northern Osteth. It still seems to be heading towards Crater Village!"


Town Crier tells you, "Gaerlan's Citadel is still on the move! It is high over the mountains in northern Osteth. It still seems to be heading towards Crater Village!"
:Town Crier tells you, "Things have been too quiet since Yanshi was leveled. What does this mean?"


Town Crier tells you, "Things have been too quiet since Yanshi was leveled. What does this mean?"
:Town Crier tells you, "I can Tinker weapons now! Fear my mighty sword, Gaerlan!"


Town Crier tells you, "I can Tinker weapons now! Fear my mighty sword, Gaerlan!"
:Town Crier tells you, "I saw a warrior wearing upper leg armor! What a great invention! She said the name for the armor was "Tassets". Funny name, I thought, but I'm going to get me a set!"


Town Crier tells you, "I saw a warrior wearing upper leg armor! What a great invention! She said the name for the armor was "Tassets". Funny name, I thought, but I'm going to get me a set!"
:Town Crier tells you, "I am trying to stay hopeful, but Asheron is still missing. What if it's true? What if Asheron is...dead?"


Town Crier tells you, "I am trying to stay hopeful, but Asheron is still missing. What if it's true? What if Asheron is...dead?"
:Town Crier tells you, "Gaerlan's Citadel seems to be on a course to the southwest. Though the Arcanum is still speculating that it is heading to the Crater, what if it is not?"


Town Crier tells you, "Gaerlan's Citadel seems to be on a course to the southwest. Though the Arcanum is still speculating that it is heading to the Crater, what if it is not?"
:Town Crier tells you, "Martine left in the early evening or so I have been told. Supposedly he didn't say anything to his followers before he left. I sure hope he didn't find where Asheron was hiding."


Town Crier tells you, "Martine left in the early evening or so I have been told. Supposedly he didn't say anything to his followers before he left. I sure hope he didn't find where Asheron was hiding."
:Town Crier tells you, "Hey, here's a tip. You can Tinker weapons now! All sorts of weapons. Yay!"


Town Crier tells you, "Hey, here's a tip. You can Tinker weapons now! All sorts of weapons. Yay!"
:Town Crier tells you, "Hey, if you have any Hollow weapons, you might find they are more powerful. And try applying Bloodhunter Oil..."


Town Crier tells you, "Hey, if you have any Hollow weapons, you might find they are more powerful. And try applying Bloodhunter Oil..."
:Town Crier tells you, "The greatest things come to those who wait. But not too long."


Town Crier tells you, "The greatest things come to those who wait. But not too long."
:Town Crier tells you, "I understand that the Direlands and the islands are safe from the Elemental invasion. Well, they're not SAFE, but you know what I mean..."


Town Crier tells you, "I understand that the Direlands and the islands are safe from the Elemental invasion. Well, they're not SAFE, but you know what I mean..."
:Town Crier tells you, "Psst, someone said they used Bloodhunter Oil to make their weapon go right through whatever armor their foe was wearing. They said their weapon was a "Phantom Weapon" now. If you're a monster wearing armor, be afraid!"


Town Crier tells you, "Psst, someone said they used Bloodhunter Oil to make their weapon go right through whatever armor their foe was wearing. They said their weapon was a "Phantom Weapon" now. If you're a monster wearing armor, be afraid!"
:Town Crier tells you, "The Arcanum has built new Residential Quarters. They are accessible from Mayoi, Plateau Village and Khayyaban."


Town Crier tells you, "The Arcanum has built new Residential Quarters. They are accessible from Mayoi, Plateau Village and Khayyaban."
:Town Crier tells you, "Psst! I heard one of the people in Yanshi never was resurrected at the Lifestone. That is a scary thought."


Town Crier tells you, "Psst! I heard one of the people in Yanshi never was resurrected at the Lifestone. That is a scary thought."
:Town Crier tells you, "I heard that people have been finding some new armor called "Covenant Armor". The rumor goes that it is available in many colors. It appears to be Lugian in origin."


Town Crier tells you, "I heard that people have been finding some new armor called "Covenant Armor". The rumor goes that it is available in many colors. It appears to be Lugian in origin."
:Town Crier tells you, "I hear tell that Nuhmudira has been seen wandering near the Arcanum, how could she have gotten free?"</font>


Town Crier tells you, "I hear tell that Nuhmudira has been seen wandering near the Arcanum, how could she have gotten free?"</font>
'''Yanshi Town Crier:'''<br>
<br><br>
'''Yanshi Town Crier:'''
<br><br>
<font color=darkgoldenrod>Town Crier tells you, "AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA-AAAAGH! AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAGH!"


Town Crier tells you, "The horror! The horror!"
:<font color=darkgoldenrod>Town Crier tells you, "AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA-AAAAGH! AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAGH!"


Town Crier tells you, "AAAAAAAAGH! AAAAAAAAGH! AAAAAAAAGH! AAAAAAAAGH! AAAAAAAAGH!"
:Town Crier tells you, "The horror! The horror!"


Town Crier tells you, "AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAGH!"
:Town Crier tells you, "AAAAAAAAGH! AAAAAAAAGH! AAAAAAAAGH! AAAAAAAAGH! AAAAAAAAGH!"


Town Crier tells you, "First Arwic, now us!"
:Town Crier tells you, "AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAGH!"


Town Crier tells you, "AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAGH! AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAGH! AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAGH!"
:Town Crier tells you, "First Arwic, now us!"


Town Crier tells you, "They fled up the road! Now we are all living in tents!"
:Town Crier tells you, "AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAGH! AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAGH! AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAGH!"


Town Crier tells you, "Did you hear Jeweler Xao Wu never came back from the Lifestone? What could have happened?"
:Town Crier tells you, "They fled up the road! Now we are all living in tents!"
<font color=green>
You give Town Crier Pyreal.</font>


Town Crier tells you, "I appreciate the contribution! We definitely need it now."</font>
:Town Crier tells you, "Did you hear Jeweler Xao Wu never came back from the Lifestone? What could have happened?"
 
:<font color=green>You give Town Crier Pyreal.</font>
:Town Crier tells you, "I appreciate the contribution! We definitely need it now."</font>


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=== [[Ulgrim]] Rumors ===
=== [[Ulgrim]] Rumors ===
<font color=darkgoldenrod>
<font color=darkgoldenrod>
Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "It's time to kick it!"
:Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "I was tired of having to run over hills just to kill a creature so I created the Arcing Spells. Now everyone is using them and nobody is giving me any credit! I think I deserve the title Archmage at least."<br>
<br>
:Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "Ulgrim the Archmage, Master of Time and Space, Leader of the Virindi Resistance, Master Tinkerer, Seer of Truths, Master of the Jewelry, Peppermint Cook, Celebrations Advisor to the Queen. Yes, that fits nicely with my other titles."<br>
Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "That's my new dance!"


Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "I wouldn't live in Arwic. Too many things under the bed."
:Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "I imbued my sword. I bet it would do some nasty damage if I could lift it."<br>
:Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "It's also a rather nice nightlight."<br>


Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "Some mage called me a gimp the other day."<br>
:Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "I think Gaerlan's Citadel is heading this way. He must have heard of my prowess and now he's coming to challenge me. Do me a favor and warn me if you see his Citadel on the horizon so that I can... prepare."<br>
Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "I asked him what a gimp was and he said "You, Gimpy! What kindof a gimp mage has a 40 Focus?""<br>
Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "So I portaled him to that new valley everyone is talking about to find out what kind of mage he is."


Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "Still not rolling your own?"
:Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "Another town lost, elementals taking over everywhere, what's with this world anyway?"<br>
:Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "We should all move to the underground cities and wait for this thing to blow over."<br>


Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "Maybe I should consider getting some of those new attribute transfer gems."
:Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "I hear people have seen Nuhmudira near the Arcanum. If she's really back then she's one tough woman. Yup..."<br>
:Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "Hope she isn't still sore about that whole death lever thing."<br>


Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "I here the virindi are acting up again. Claude better not get any ideas or I'll be adding another mask to my collection."
:Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "Seems to me that the monsters of Dereth have started some sort of black market for their stolen goods. The other day I found some Covenant Armor on a Banderling. Perhaps they have been stealing items from the Arcanum after all."<br></font>
 
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Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "My friend Wah Chon in Nanto, has brewed a new lager. I highly recommend it."
 
<font color=green>You give Ulgrim the Unpleasant Wah Chon's Winter Lager.</font><br>
Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "Wah Chon's new brew! It's a bit spicier than what I commonly drink, but it has a wonderful hearty flavor that warms my wintered soul."<br>
<font color=green>Ulgrim tips the stein and drains it in one long draught.<br></font>
Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "Gasp! Great Mattekar that's tasty! This inspires me to rhyme!"<br>
Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "A larger lager lather is the taste I'd rather gather"<br>
Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "when my lesser lager's suds are in the drink."<br>
Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "Then I mull the flavor over with it's hops and malts and clover"<br>
Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "and again about the pub is what I think."</font>


=== New UI and Game Changes ===
* [[Loot]]
** [[Covenant Armor]] has been introduced.
** Changes to Armor coverages and weapon wield requirements have been made. See the [[Announcements - 2002/08 - Atonement#Letter to the Players|Letter to the Players]] for details.
* [[Quest Timers]]
** Quests now have visible timers that appear in the chat window.
*:<font color=green>You have solved this quest too recently!
*:You may complete this quest again in 7d 11h 43m 36s.</font>
* [[Magic Item Tinkering]]
** Salvage added and is now a useable skill.
* [[War Magic]]
** Arc spells introduced.
** New skill based damage and critical bonuses introduced. See the [[Announcements - 2002/08 - Atonement#Letter to the Players|Letter to the Players]] for details.
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=== Updated Quests ===
=== New Quests ===
* [[Hollow Weapons]] - increased damage
==== Live Events ====
* [[Deadly Hollow Weapons]] - increased damage. Daggers, staffs and katars can now also be upgraded.
* [[2002/08 - The Elemental Cisterns]] - Between August 17th and September 16th, level restricted portal to the Cistern Cores appeared in different towns. The final dungeon to the Lightning Core was PK restricted and players got to choose whether to help [[Gaerlan]] and defend the core, or work with the attackers to destroy it. The attacking team included dev controlled characters such as [[Martine]], [[Elysa]], [[Lord Kresovus]] and [[Aun Hareltah]].
* [[Ravenous Weapons]] can now be upgraded to [[Phantom Weapons]]
:<font color=green>At Dryreach a portal into the Heart of the Lightning Cistern has opened.</font>


==== Updated Quests ====
* [[Hollow Weapons Quest]] - Deadly daggers, staves and katars can now be created. Increased damage on all weapons.
* [[Ravenous Weapons Quest]] - Can now be upgraded to create [[Phantom Weapons]].
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=== New [[NPCs]] ===
=== New [[NPCs]] ===
* Arwic Surveyor
* [[Arwic Surveyor]] - 33.2N, 56.7E in [[Arwic]]


==== Updated [[NPCs]] ====
* [[Agent of the Arcanum]] - Now accept [[Niffis Pearl]]s in exchange for [[Writ of Refuge|Writs of Refuge]].
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=== Live Events ===
=== New [[Locations]] ===
* A portal to the Ice Cistern Core appears and battles including [[Martine]], [[Elysa]] and [[Gaerlan]] ensue.
* [[38.3S, 34.5E - Lightning Elemental Crystal]]
* Live event dungeons:
** [[2002/08 - The Elemental Cisterns|Ice Cistern Core]] - Qalaba'r, levels 20-40
** [[2002/08 - The Elemental Cisterns|Fire Cistern Core]] - Stonehold, levels 30-60
** [[2002/08 - The Elemental Cisterns|Acid Cistern Core]] - Ayan Baqur, levels 50-80
** [[2002/08 - The Elemental Cisterns|Lightning Cistern Lower Core]] - Dryreach, 20-40
** [[2002/08 - The Elemental Cisterns|Lightning Cistern Mid Core]] - Dryreach, 30-60
** [[2002/08 - The Elemental Cisterns|Lightning Cistern High Core]] - Dryreach, 60-80
** [[2002/08 - The Elemental Cisterns|Lightning Cistern Extreme Core]] - Dryreach, 80+, PK restricted
* [[Oriel Residential Halls]] - 61.8S, 81.6E in [[Mayoi]]
* [[Oriel Residential Halls]] - 47.4S, 25.1E in [[Khayyaban]]
* [[Oriel Residential Halls]] - 44.0N, 43.1W in [[Plateau Village]]


==== Updated [[Locations]] ====
* [[Gaerlan's Citadel]] - Moved location, now found south of [[Bandit Castle]]
* [[Yanshi]] - Now destroyed, most NPCs moved to a camp nearby.
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=== New [[Items]] ===
=== New [[Items]] ===
{{Item Table|Caption=Destruction of Yanshi
| Destroyed Statue of a Reedshark
}}


{{Item Table
{{Item Table|Caption=Ulgrim's Sword
  | Ulgrim's Sword
  | Ulgrim's Sword
}}
}}


==== [[Armor|Covenant Armor]] ====
{{Item Table Three|Caption=[[Covenant Armor]]
| Covenant Helm
| Covenant Breastplate
| Covenant Girth
| Covenant Gauntlets
| Covenant Bracers
| Covenant Pauldrons
| Covenant Sollerets
| Covenant Greaves
| Covenant Tassets
| Covenant Shield
}}


[[File:Covenant Armor Live.jpg|100px]]
{{Item Table|Caption=[[Deadly Hollow Weapons|New Deadly Hollow Weapons]]
 
 
==== [[Deadly Hollow Weapons|New Deadly Hollow Weapons]] ====
{{Item Table
  | Deadly Hollow Dagger
  | Deadly Hollow Dagger
  | Deadly Hollow Staff
  | Deadly Hollow Staff
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}}
}}


==== [[Phantom Weapons]] ====
{{Item Table|Caption=[[Phantom Weapons]]
 
{{Item Table
  | Phantom Axe
  | Phantom Axe
  | Phantom Dagger
  | Phantom Dagger
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}}
}}


==== [[Armor|Tassets]] ====
{{Item Table Three|Caption=[[Armor|Tassets]]
 
  | Leather Tassets
{{Item Table Three
  | Studded Leather Tassets
  | Leather Tassets (Store)
  | Chainmail Tassets
  | Studded Leather Tassets (Store)
| Platemail Tassets
  | Chainmail Tassets (Store)
  | Scalemail Tassets
  | Scalemail Tassets (Store)
  | Yoroi Tassets
  | Platemail Tassets (Store)
}}
}}


==== [[Tinkering|Tinkering Updates]] ====
{{Item Table|Caption=[[Salvage|Magic Item Salvage]]
 
{{Item Table
  | Salvaged Black Opal
  | Salvaged Black Opal
  | Salvaged Fire Opal
  | Salvaged Fire Opal
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}}
}}


{{Item Table Three|Caption=[[Scrolls]]: Arc Spells
| Scroll of Acid Arc I
| Scroll of Acid Arc II
| Scroll of Acid Arc III
| Scroll of Acid Arc IV
| Scroll of Acid Arc V
| Scroll of Acid Arc VI
| Scroll of Acid Arc VII
| Scroll of Blade Arc I
| Scroll of Blade Arc II
| Scroll of Blade Arc III
| Scroll of Blade Arc IV
| Scroll of Blade Arc V
| Scroll of Blade Arc VI
| Scroll of Blade Arc VII
| Scroll of Flame Arc I
| Scroll of Flame Arc II
| Scroll of Flame Arc III
| Scroll of Flame Arc IV
| Scroll of Flame Arc V
| Scroll of Flame Arc VI
| Scroll of Force Arc I
| Scroll of Force Arc II
| Scroll of Force Arc III
| Scroll of Force Arc IV
| Scroll of Force Arc V
| Scroll of Force Arc VI
| Scroll of Force Arc VII
}}
{{Item Table Three
| Scroll of Frost Arc I
| Scroll of Frost Arc II
| Scroll of Frost Arc III
| Scroll of Frost Arc IV
| Scroll of Frost Arc V
| Scroll of Frost Arc VI
| Scroll of Frost Arc VII
| Scroll of Lightning Arc I
| Scroll of Lightning Arc II
| Scroll of Lightning Arc III
| Scroll of Lightning Arc IV
| Scroll of Lightning Arc V
| Scroll of Lightning Arc VI
| Scroll of Lightning Arc VII
| Scroll of Shock Arc I
| Scroll of Shock Arc II
| Scroll of Shock Arc III
| Scroll of Shock Arc IV
| Scroll of Shock Arc V
| Scroll of Shock Arc VI
| Scroll of Shock Arc VII
}}
==== Updated Items ====
* [[Isparian Weapons|Isparian Wands]] - Stoned and unstoned wands now have the [[Elemental Slayer]] property.
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=== New [[Spells]] ===
=== New [[Spells]] ===
==== Arc Spells ====
* [[Blade Arc (Spell)|Blade Arc]]
* [[Blade Arc (Spell)|Blade Arc]]
* [[Shock Arc (Spell)|Shock Arc]]
* [[Shock Arc (Spell)|Shock Arc]]
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  | Singe
  | Singe
  | Stringent
  | Stringent
}}
{{Creature Class|Crystal
| Core of the Acid Cistern
| Core of the Fire Cistern
| Core of the Ice Cistern
| Core of the Lightning Cistern
}}
{{Creature Class|Elemental
| Elemental Cloud
}}
}}
{{Creature Class|Fire Elemental
{{Creature Class|Fire Elemental
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|
{{Creature Class|Rat
{{Creature Class|Rat
  | Scourge
  | Scourge (Elemental)
}}
}}
|}
|}


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=== Images ===
Click image for full size.
<gallery widths=200px heights=200px perrow=4>
File:Covenant Armor Live.jpg|Covenant Armor
File:Yanshiafter.jpg|Yanshi destroyed
File:Arwic Surveyor Live.jpg|<font color=green>The Arwic Surveyor sights along a line he has drawn in the dirt.</font>
File:Phantom Sword Live.jpg|Phantom Sword
File:Core of the Lightning Cistern Live.jpg|Core of the Lightning Cistern
File:38.3S, 34.5E - Lightning Elemental Crystal Live.jpg|Lightning Elemental Crystal
File:Voltarc Live.jpg|Voltarc
File:Singe Live.jpg|Singe
</gallery>


=== Splash Screen ===
=== Splash Screen ===

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August 2002 - Announcements Page

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This was the elemental invasion patch. All landscape creatures were medium to high level elementals. Many regard this one as one of the worst in AC history. Outdoor hunting was extremely difficult for any new players.

Teaser Images

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Video

Atonement Video Teaser

Gaerlan attempts to raise the Harbinger using Nuhmudira as a vessel but fails due to her prior escape. The energy from the failed summoning destroys the town of Yanshi. Meanwhile Borelean goes to Martine and convinces him to save Asheron.

Discoveries

Town Crier Rumors

Town Crier tells you, "You MUST use an UST when to Tinker you LUS... oh forget it, I can't say that anymore!"
Town Crier tells you, "My cousin said that Martine has gone missing. This can't be good."
Town Crier tells you, "I am trying to stay hopeful, but Asheron is still missing. What if it's true? What if Asheron is...dead?"
Town Crier tells you, "Yanshi has been destroyed! We must rally our forces to exact vengeance on Gaerlan!"
Town Crier tells you, "I heard the town of Yansh is a smoking ruin! I hope the people are okay."
Town Crier tells you, "The Arcanum has built new Residential Quarters. Give me some money and I may tell where they are."
Town Crier tells you, "My sister, a powerful War Mage, showed me a new spell she learned. She was able to send it arcing over a hill without being in sight of the target! That shreth never knew what hit it."
Town Crier tells you, "Is that an Elemental monster on your back or are you just glowing from happiness? Hey, that was real funny last month but now they are EVERYWHERE! Help!"
Town Crier tells you, "Available in most towns. (They pay me to say that too. And you thought the old jingle was bad...)"
Town Crier tells you, "I am proud of our fellow Isparians driving back Gaerlan's Elemental invasions of the towns. But now his forces are all over the countryside!"
Town Crier tells you, "Gaerlan's Citadel is still on the move! It is high over the mountains in northern Osteth. It still seems to be heading towards Crater Village!"
Town Crier tells you, "Things have been too quiet since Yanshi was leveled. What does this mean?"
Town Crier tells you, "I can Tinker weapons now! Fear my mighty sword, Gaerlan!"
Town Crier tells you, "I saw a warrior wearing upper leg armor! What a great invention! She said the name for the armor was "Tassets". Funny name, I thought, but I'm going to get me a set!"
Town Crier tells you, "I am trying to stay hopeful, but Asheron is still missing. What if it's true? What if Asheron is...dead?"
Town Crier tells you, "Gaerlan's Citadel seems to be on a course to the southwest. Though the Arcanum is still speculating that it is heading to the Crater, what if it is not?"
Town Crier tells you, "Martine left in the early evening or so I have been told. Supposedly he didn't say anything to his followers before he left. I sure hope he didn't find where Asheron was hiding."
Town Crier tells you, "Hey, here's a tip. You can Tinker weapons now! All sorts of weapons. Yay!"
Town Crier tells you, "Hey, if you have any Hollow weapons, you might find they are more powerful. And try applying Bloodhunter Oil..."
Town Crier tells you, "The greatest things come to those who wait. But not too long."
Town Crier tells you, "I understand that the Direlands and the islands are safe from the Elemental invasion. Well, they're not SAFE, but you know what I mean..."
Town Crier tells you, "Psst, someone said they used Bloodhunter Oil to make their weapon go right through whatever armor their foe was wearing. They said their weapon was a "Phantom Weapon" now. If you're a monster wearing armor, be afraid!"
Town Crier tells you, "The Arcanum has built new Residential Quarters. They are accessible from Mayoi, Plateau Village and Khayyaban."
Town Crier tells you, "Psst! I heard one of the people in Yanshi never was resurrected at the Lifestone. That is a scary thought."
Town Crier tells you, "I heard that people have been finding some new armor called "Covenant Armor". The rumor goes that it is available in many colors. It appears to be Lugian in origin."
Town Crier tells you, "I hear tell that Nuhmudira has been seen wandering near the Arcanum, how could she have gotten free?"

Yanshi Town Crier:

Town Crier tells you, "AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA-AAAAGH! AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAGH!"
Town Crier tells you, "The horror! The horror!"
Town Crier tells you, "AAAAAAAAGH! AAAAAAAAGH! AAAAAAAAGH! AAAAAAAAGH! AAAAAAAAGH!"
Town Crier tells you, "AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAGH!"
Town Crier tells you, "First Arwic, now us!"
Town Crier tells you, "AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAGH! AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAGH! AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAGH!"
Town Crier tells you, "They fled up the road! Now we are all living in tents!"
Town Crier tells you, "Did you hear Jeweler Xao Wu never came back from the Lifestone? What could have happened?"
You give Town Crier Pyreal.
Town Crier tells you, "I appreciate the contribution! We definitely need it now."

Ulgrim Rumors

Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "I was tired of having to run over hills just to kill a creature so I created the Arcing Spells. Now everyone is using them and nobody is giving me any credit! I think I deserve the title Archmage at least."
Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "Ulgrim the Archmage, Master of Time and Space, Leader of the Virindi Resistance, Master Tinkerer, Seer of Truths, Master of the Jewelry, Peppermint Cook, Celebrations Advisor to the Queen. Yes, that fits nicely with my other titles."
Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "I imbued my sword. I bet it would do some nasty damage if I could lift it."
Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "It's also a rather nice nightlight."
Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "I think Gaerlan's Citadel is heading this way. He must have heard of my prowess and now he's coming to challenge me. Do me a favor and warn me if you see his Citadel on the horizon so that I can... prepare."
Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "Another town lost, elementals taking over everywhere, what's with this world anyway?"
Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "We should all move to the underground cities and wait for this thing to blow over."
Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "I hear people have seen Nuhmudira near the Arcanum. If she's really back then she's one tough woman. Yup..."
Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "Hope she isn't still sore about that whole death lever thing."
Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "Seems to me that the monsters of Dereth have started some sort of black market for their stolen goods. The other day I found some Covenant Armor on a Banderling. Perhaps they have been stealing items from the Arcanum after all."

New UI and Game Changes

  • Loot
  • Quest Timers
    • Quests now have visible timers that appear in the chat window.
    You have solved this quest too recently!
    You may complete this quest again in 7d 11h 43m 36s.
  • Magic Item Tinkering
    • Salvage added and is now a useable skill.
  • War Magic
    • Arc spells introduced.
    • New skill based damage and critical bonuses introduced. See the Letter to the Players for details.

New Quests

Live Events

  • 2002/08 - The Elemental Cisterns - Between August 17th and September 16th, level restricted portal to the Cistern Cores appeared in different towns. The final dungeon to the Lightning Core was PK restricted and players got to choose whether to help Gaerlan and defend the core, or work with the attackers to destroy it. The attacking team included dev controlled characters such as Martine, Elysa, Lord Kresovus and Aun Hareltah.
At Dryreach a portal into the Heart of the Lightning Cistern has opened.

Updated Quests


New NPCs

Updated NPCs


New Locations

Updated Locations


New Items

Destruction of Yanshi
Destroyed Statue of a Reedshark


Ulgrim's Sword
Ulgrim's Sword


Covenant Armor
Covenant Helm
Covenant Breastplate
Covenant Girth
Covenant Gauntlets
Covenant Bracers
Covenant Pauldrons
Covenant Sollerets
Covenant Greaves
Covenant Tassets
Covenant Shield


New Deadly Hollow Weapons
Deadly Hollow Dagger
Deadly Hollow Staff
Deadly Hollow Katar


Phantom Weapons
Phantom Axe
Phantom Dagger
Phantom Katar
Phantom Mace
Phantom Spear
Phantom Staff
Phantom Sword


Tassets
Leather Tassets Studded Leather Tassets
Chainmail Tassets
Platemail Tassets
Scalemail Tassets
Yoroi Tassets


Magic Item Salvage
Salvaged Black Opal
Salvaged Fire Opal
Salvaged Sunstone


Scrolls: Arc Spells
Scroll of Acid Arc I
Scroll of Acid Arc II
Scroll of Acid Arc III
Scroll of Acid Arc IV
Scroll of Acid Arc V
Scroll of Acid Arc VI
Scroll of Acid Arc VII
Scroll of Blade Arc I
Scroll of Blade Arc II
Scroll of Blade Arc III
Scroll of Blade Arc IV
Scroll of Blade Arc V
Scroll of Blade Arc VI
Scroll of Blade Arc VII
Scroll of Flame Arc I
Scroll of Flame Arc II
Scroll of Flame Arc III
Scroll of Flame Arc IV
Scroll of Flame Arc V
Scroll of Flame Arc VI
Scroll of Force Arc I
Scroll of Force Arc II
Scroll of Force Arc III
Scroll of Force Arc IV
Scroll of Force Arc V
Scroll of Force Arc VI
Scroll of Force Arc VII


Scroll of Frost Arc I
Scroll of Frost Arc II
Scroll of Frost Arc III
Scroll of Frost Arc IV
Scroll of Frost Arc V
Scroll of Frost Arc VI
Scroll of Frost Arc VII
Scroll of Lightning Arc I
Scroll of Lightning Arc II
Scroll of Lightning Arc III
Scroll of Lightning Arc IV
Scroll of Lightning Arc V
Scroll of Lightning Arc VI
Scroll of Lightning Arc VII
Scroll of Shock Arc I
Scroll of Shock Arc II
Scroll of Shock Arc III
Scroll of Shock Arc IV
Scroll of Shock Arc V
Scroll of Shock Arc VI
Scroll of Shock Arc VII


Updated Items


New Spells


Portal.dat


New Creatures

Acid Elemental

Crystal

Elemental

Fire Elemental

Frost Elemental

Lightning Elemental

Rat


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