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=== [[Town Crier]] Rumors ===
=== [[Town Crier]] Rumors ===
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Town Crier tells you, "Another one of Nuhmudira's students is in a tower in Arwic's walls."
:Town Crier tells you, "Another one of Nuhmudira's students is in a tower in Arwic's walls."


Town Crier tells you, "Arwic is quite fortified now! Let those Shadows try again and they shall shatter against the stout walls. I hope. Hmm, can Shadows shatter?"
:Town Crier tells you, "Arwic is quite fortified now! Let those Shadows try again and they shall shatter against the stout walls. I hope. Hmm, can Shadows shatter?"


Town Crier tells you, "Every once in a while snowmen drop coal."
:Town Crier tells you, "Every once in a while snowmen drop coal."


Town Crier tells you, "Have you been to the marketplace yet? I wish I could get stationed there - I bet I'd get great tips."
:Town Crier tells you, "Have you been to the marketplace yet? I wish I could get stationed there - I bet I'd get great tips."


Town Crier tells you, "I guess those collectors have finally wised up. There's no such thing as a free lunch -if you want rat tails you have to pay people for them!"
:Town Crier tells you, "I guess those collectors have finally wised up. There's no such thing as a free lunch -if you want rat tails you have to pay people for them!"


Town Crier tells you, "I've heard whispers that a new Virindi construct has been found at the very heart of the Singularity Caul. Is it true? And what heinous acts and atrocities are being committed there."
:Town Crier tells you, "I've heard whispers that a new Virindi construct has been found at the very heart of the Singularity Caul. Is it true? And what heinous acts and atrocities are being committed there."


Town Crier tells you, "I've noticed that the creatures all over Dereth seem to be on the move, almost as though they are trying to get back to where they once lived. Wonder if they'll get there?"
:Town Crier tells you, "I've noticed that the creatures all over Dereth seem to be on the move, almost as though they are trying to get back to where they once lived. Wonder if they'll get there?"


Town Crier tells you, "It's true, there are marble and granite keys. At least that is what I've heard."
:Town Crier tells you, "It's true, there are marble and granite keys. At least that is what I've heard."


Town Crier tells you, "Kids these days.. When I was young, there was no way to change your skills around, and if you were a weakling then you were always a weakling! Kids these days have it too easy."
:Town Crier tells you, "Kids these days.. When I was young, there was no way to change your skills around, and if you were a weakling then you were always a weakling! Kids these days have it too easy."


Town Crier tells you, "My cousin told me about a valley north and east of the Obsidian Plains. He said he saw three eyes towering over the edge of some trees before he ran for his very life. Thundering footsteps pounding behind him, he ran into a group of banderlings he had never seen before and found himself at a lifestone."
:Town Crier tells you, "My cousin told me about a valley north and east of the Obsidian Plains. He said he saw three eyes towering over the edge of some trees before he ran for his very life. Thundering footsteps pounding behind him, he ran into a group of banderlings he had never seen before and found himself at a lifestone."


Town Crier tells you, "My cousin told me about something happening on that Island that the Virindi took over a while back. Why all the interest in the Islands around Dereth recently?"
:Town Crier tells you, "My cousin told me about something happening on that Island that the Virindi took over a while back. Why all the interest in the Islands around Dereth recently?"


Town Crier tells you, "My friend Kayna says that her house has been much busier lately. That's odd, too, because she's way out in the desert east of Samsur."
:Town Crier tells you, "My friend Kayna says that her house has been much busier lately. That's odd, too, because she's way out in the desert east of Samsur."


Town Crier tells you, "Nuhmudira is still doing research into Lifestones. Her students in towns are requesting help. There is also one in Arwic but I already helped her before."
:Town Crier tells you, "Nuhmudira is still doing research into Lifestones. Her students in towns are requesting help. There is also one in Arwic but I already helped her before."


Town Crier tells you, "The valley to the northeast of the Obsidian Plains seems to be inhabited by the most vile creatures of their race. I wouldn't travel through there without many of my closest and most able friends around."</font>
:Town Crier tells you, "The valley to the northeast of the Obsidian Plains seems to be inhabited by the most vile creatures of their race. I wouldn't travel through there without many of my closest and most able friends around."</font>


=== [[Ulgrim]] Rumors ===
During the Slumbering Giant event, Ulgrim was found in the [[Nanto]] tavern.<br>
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:<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.</font><br>
: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.<br>
:Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "Did you ever wonder where the eggs we eat come from? And what about the supposed chicken our cooks make? I don't eat either of them... just in case."<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."<br>
:Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "Have you seen the new walls around Arwic?"<br>
:Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "Sure, I bet those walls are great protection against monsters, except the ones that can dig tunnels..."<br>
:Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "and the ones that know portal magic... oh and the ones that can just step or fly over the walls."<br>
:Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "Yep, they must feel nice and safe behind them walls."<br></font>
''Stout Rumors''<br>
:<font color=darkgoldenrod>Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "It's time to kick it!"</font><br>
:''(Ulgrim Dances)''<br>
:<font color=darkgoldenrod>Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "That's my new dance!"<br>
:Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "My friend Wah Chon in Nanto, has brewed a new lager. I highly recommend it."<br>
:Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "I wouldn't live in Arwic. Too many things under the bed."<br>
:Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "That white rabbit may look cute an fluffy, but he's an abomination."</font><br>
:''(Ulgrim Shakes fist)''<br>
:<font color=darkgoldenrod>Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "Ooooo, I hate that rabbit!"<br>
:Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "Still not rolling your own?"<br>
:Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "Some mage called me a gimp the other day."<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."<br>
:Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "Maybe I should consider getting some of those new attribute transfer gems."</font>
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=== New UI and Major Game Changes ===
=== New UI and Game Changes ===
* You can now change your character's innate stats at the [[Skill Redistribution|skill temples]].
* [[Game Concepts]]
* The [[Marketplace]] has been introduced as Dereth's new trading point. Type ''/mp or /marketplace'' to portal there.
** You can now change your character's innate stats at the [[Attribute and Skill Redistribution|skill temples]].
* New character information panel added to the game. Click the yellow backpack icon in the upper right corner to see your character's birthdate, innate stats, resistances and more.
** The [[Marketplace]] has been introduced as Dereth's new trading point. Type ''/mp or /marketplace'' to portal there.
* [[Life Magic]]
** Changes to range and drain percentage for transfers and harms. See the [[Announcements - 2003/01 - The Slumbering Giant#Letter to the Players|Letter to the Players]] for details.
* [[User Interface]]
** List of innate stats can now be found on the [[Status Panels|Character Information Panel]].
* [[War Magic]]
** Changes to Streak damage and rate of fire and also Blast and Volley Damage. See the [[Announcements - 2003/01 - The Slumbering Giant#Letter to the Players|Letter to the Players]] for details.
* Rewards for [[Trophies]]
** Hand-in rewards have been updated for most trophies. See [http://web.archive.org/web/20090511001641/http://www.thejackcat.com/AC/Culture/Dereth/Giant2.htm here] for some lists.
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=== New [[Locations]] ===
=== New [[Locations]] ===
* [[Marketplace]] - Type ''/marketplace'' or ''/mp'' to portal there.
* [[Marketplace]] - Type ''/marketplace'' or ''/mp'' to portal there.
* [[Dark Tree Crystal Mine]]
* [[Warehouse Annex Mine]]
* [[Warehouse]]
* [[Warehouse (ransacked)]]
* [[Misty Mine]]


==== Updated Locations ====
==== Updated Locations ====
* [[Arwic]] - Fortified with a [[Media:Teaser 200301 E.jpg|perimeter wall]].
* [[Arwic]] - Fortified with a [[Media:Teaser 200301 E.jpg|perimeter wall]].
* [[Valley of Death]] - Updated hunting area for advanced players. Now contains special high level creatures that are high health, high xp and also drop [[Granite Key]]s and [[Marble Key]]s.


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=== New [[Items]] ===
=== New [[Items]] ===
{{Item Table Three|Caption=[[Silifi of Crimson Stars Quest]] Update
| The Silifi of Crimson Stars
| Weathered Red Key
}}


{{Item Table Three|Caption=[[Attribute Redistribution]]
{{Item Table Three|Caption=[[Attribute Redistribution]]
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  | Gem of Lowering Focus
  | Gem of Lowering Focus
  | Gem of Lowering Self
  | Gem of Lowering Self
  | Endurance to Coordination Gem
  | Attribute to Attribute Gem
| Strength to Endurance Gem
}}
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{{Item Table|Caption=Swarthy Mattekar Robe
{{Item Table|Caption=[[Trophies]]
| Hoary Armoredillo Spine
| Plate Armoredillo Spine
  | Swarthy Mattekar Hide
  | Swarthy Mattekar Hide
  | Swarthy Mattekar Robe
  | Swarthy Mattekar Robe
| Mangled Dark Key
| Twisted Dark Key
}}
}}


{{Item Table Two|Caption=[[Keys and Tools|Reinforced Oaken and Mahogany Chests]]
{{Item Table Two|Caption=Oaken and Mahogany Chests
| Mangled Dark Key
| Twisted Dark Key
  | Granite Key
  | Granite Key
  | Marble Key
  | Marble Key
  | Reinforced Mahogany Chest
  | Reinforced Mahogany Chest
  | Reinforced Oaken Chest
  | Reinforced Oaken Chest
}}
{{Item Table Two|Caption=[[Scrolls]]
| Scroll of Hermetic Void
| Scroll of Hermetic Void II
| Scroll of Hermetic Void III
| Scroll of Hermetic Void IV
| Scroll of Hermetic Void V
| Scroll of Hermetic Void VI
| Scroll of Cabalistic Ostracism
| Scroll of Hermetic Link
| Scroll of Hermetic Link II
| Scroll of Hermetic Link III
| Scroll of Hermetic Link IV
| Scroll of Hermetic Link V
| Scroll of Hermetic Link VI
| Scroll of Mystic's Blessing
}}
}}


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=== Updated Items ===
====Updated Items====
* {{Icon Link|Ulgrim's Recall}} - Now portals you to the [[Nanto]] tavern.
* {{Icon Link|Swamp Gem}} - New icon.
* Bane and lure spells - Updated with new icons. See the [[:Media:Teaser 200301 G.jpg|teaser]] for examples.
 
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=== New [[Spells]] ===
=== New [[Spells]] ===
* {{Icon Link|Recall to the Singularity Caul}}
* [[Hermetic Void (Spell)|Hermetic Void]] - Decreases a magic casting implement's mana conversion bonus by %.
* [[Hermetic Void (Spell)|Hermetic Void]] - Decreases a magic casting implement's mana conversion bonus by %.
* [[Hermetic Link (Spell)|Hermetic Link]] - Increases a magic casting implement's mana conversion bonus by %.
* [[Hermetic Link (Spell)|Hermetic Link]] - Increases a magic casting implement's mana conversion bonus by %.
==== Updated Spells ====
* {{Icon Link|Ulgrim's Recall}} - Now portals you to the [[Nanto]] tavern.
* Bane and lure spells - Updated with new icons. See the [[:Media:Teaser 200301 G.jpg|teaser]] for examples.


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{{Creature Class|Hollow Minion
| The Gatekeeper
}}
{{Creature Class|Lugian
{{Creature Class|Lugian
  | Raider Justicar
  | Raider Justicar
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  | Olthoi Primordial
  | Olthoi Primordial
}}
}}
 
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{{Creature Class|Shadow
{{Creature Class|Shadow
  | Pandemonium Shadow
  | Pandemonium Shadow
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  | Shadow Spectre
  | Shadow Spectre
  | Shadow Wraith
  | Shadow Wraith
| The Gatekeeper
}}
}}
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{{Creature Class|Tumerok
{{Creature Class|Tumerok
  | Revered Tumerok Shaman
  | Revered Tumerok Shaman
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  | Obliterator
  | Obliterator
}}
}}
 
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{{Creature Class|Undead
{{Creature Class|Undead
  | Wari al Sha'im
  | Wari al Sha'im
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|}


==== Updated Creatures ====
* [[Snowman (Creature)|Snowman]] - Now drop [[A Lump of Coal|Lumps of Coal]].
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January 2003 - Announcements Page

Turbine Announcements

Teaser Images

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Teaser

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Release Notes

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Letter to the Players

  • No Current Link Available

State of the Code

  • No Current Link Available

Discoveries

Town Crier Rumors

Town Crier tells you, "Another one of Nuhmudira's students is in a tower in Arwic's walls."
Town Crier tells you, "Arwic is quite fortified now! Let those Shadows try again and they shall shatter against the stout walls. I hope. Hmm, can Shadows shatter?"
Town Crier tells you, "Every once in a while snowmen drop coal."
Town Crier tells you, "Have you been to the marketplace yet? I wish I could get stationed there - I bet I'd get great tips."
Town Crier tells you, "I guess those collectors have finally wised up. There's no such thing as a free lunch -if you want rat tails you have to pay people for them!"
Town Crier tells you, "I've heard whispers that a new Virindi construct has been found at the very heart of the Singularity Caul. Is it true? And what heinous acts and atrocities are being committed there."
Town Crier tells you, "I've noticed that the creatures all over Dereth seem to be on the move, almost as though they are trying to get back to where they once lived. Wonder if they'll get there?"
Town Crier tells you, "It's true, there are marble and granite keys. At least that is what I've heard."
Town Crier tells you, "Kids these days.. When I was young, there was no way to change your skills around, and if you were a weakling then you were always a weakling! Kids these days have it too easy."
Town Crier tells you, "My cousin told me about a valley north and east of the Obsidian Plains. He said he saw three eyes towering over the edge of some trees before he ran for his very life. Thundering footsteps pounding behind him, he ran into a group of banderlings he had never seen before and found himself at a lifestone."
Town Crier tells you, "My cousin told me about something happening on that Island that the Virindi took over a while back. Why all the interest in the Islands around Dereth recently?"
Town Crier tells you, "My friend Kayna says that her house has been much busier lately. That's odd, too, because she's way out in the desert east of Samsur."
Town Crier tells you, "Nuhmudira is still doing research into Lifestones. Her students in towns are requesting help. There is also one in Arwic but I already helped her before."
Town Crier tells you, "The valley to the northeast of the Obsidian Plains seems to be inhabited by the most vile creatures of their race. I wouldn't travel through there without many of my closest and most able friends around."

Ulgrim Rumors

During the Slumbering Giant event, Ulgrim was found in the Nanto tavern.

You give Ulgrim the Unpleasant Wah Chon's Winter Lager.
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."
Ulgrim tips the stein and drains it in one long draught.
Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "Gasp! Great Mattekar that's tasty! This inspires me to rhyme!"
Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "A larger lager lather is the taste I'd rather gather"
Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "when my lesser lager's suds are in the drink."
Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "Then I mull the flavor over with it's hops and malts and clover"
Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "and again about the pub is what I think.
Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "Did you ever wonder where the eggs we eat come from? And what about the supposed chicken our cooks make? I don't eat either of them... just in case."
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, "Have you seen the new walls around Arwic?"
Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "Sure, I bet those walls are great protection against monsters, except the ones that can dig tunnels..."
Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "and the ones that know portal magic... oh and the ones that can just step or fly over the walls."
Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "Yep, they must feel nice and safe behind them walls."

Stout Rumors

Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "It's time to kick it!"
(Ulgrim Dances)
Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "That's my new dance!"
Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "My friend Wah Chon in Nanto, has brewed a new lager. I highly recommend it."
Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "I wouldn't live in Arwic. Too many things under the bed."
Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "That white rabbit may look cute an fluffy, but he's an abomination."
(Ulgrim Shakes fist)
Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "Ooooo, I hate that rabbit!"
Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "Still not rolling your own?"
Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "Some mage called me a gimp the other day."
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?"
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, "Maybe I should consider getting some of those new attribute transfer gems."

New UI and Game Changes

New Quests

Updated Quests

  • Gift Box Quest
    • Gift boxes removed; Anasha of Arwic now gives out the rewards instead of the gift box.
  • Silifi of Crimson Stars Quest
    • Leikotha is now an NPC and gives the Broken Haft directly instead of protecting it as a creature.
    • The newer Hoary and Plate Armoredillo spines can be used with the repaired haft for better stats.
    • Unneeded parts can be handed to Leikotha for experience.

New NPCs

New Locations

Updated Locations

New Items

Silifi of Crimson Stars Quest Update
The Silifi of Crimson Stars
Weathered Red Key


Attribute Redistribution
A Note From Ciandra
Gem of Raising Strength
Gem of Raising Endurance
Gem of Raising Coordination
Gem of Raising Quickness
Gem of Raising Focus
Gem of Raising Self
Gem of Lowering Strength
Gem of Lowering Endurance
Gem of Lowering Coordination
Gem of Lowering Quickness
Gem of Lowering Focus
Gem of Lowering Self
Attribute to Attribute Gem


Crystal Minds and Shattered Souls
Dark Tree Crystal
An unknown crystal
Valara Crystal
Mining Storage Chest
Ancient Chest (Misty Mine)


Singularity Recall
Aerbax's Message Shard
Energy Source
Corroding Message Shard
Failure
Pristine Message Shard
Destructions and Beginnings
Chipped Message Shard Personal Research Notes: Tuskers
Misty Message Shard Research Notes: "Children of Darkness"
Shimmering Message Shard
Parallax Auguries
Twisted Message Shard Research Notes: Mosswart
Warped Message Shard Research Notes: Mattekar
Asylum Chest Key
Asylum Key
Athenaeum Key
Asylum Chest Key (Auditor)
Key (Auditor)
Asylum Chest
Sanatorium Chest
Recall to the Singularity Caul


Trophies
Hoary Armoredillo Spine
Plate Armoredillo Spine
Swarthy Mattekar Hide
Swarthy Mattekar Robe
Mangled Dark Key
Twisted Dark Key


Oaken and Mahogany Chests
Granite Key
Marble Key
Reinforced Mahogany Chest
Reinforced Oaken Chest


Scrolls
Scroll of Hermetic Void
Scroll of Hermetic Void II
Scroll of Hermetic Void III
Scroll of Hermetic Void IV
Scroll of Hermetic Void V
Scroll of Hermetic Void VI
Scroll of Cabalistic Ostracism
Scroll of Hermetic Link
Scroll of Hermetic Link II
Scroll of Hermetic Link III
Scroll of Hermetic Link IV
Scroll of Hermetic Link V
Scroll of Hermetic Link VI
Scroll of Mystic's Blessing


Texts
Notes on the Silifi
On the Abilities of Salvaged Ivory


Updated Items

New Spells

Updated Spells

  • Ulgrim's Recall - Now portals you to the Nanto tavern.
  • Bane and lure spells - Updated with new icons. See the teaser for examples.

Portal.dat

New Creatures

Armoredillo

Banderling

Drudge

Golem

Grievver

Hollow Minion

Lugian

Mattekar

Monouga

Olthoi

Shadow

Tumerok

Tusker

Undead

Virindi

Updated Creatures

Images

Click image for full size.

  • The Tremendous Monouga returns!
    The Tremendous Monouga returns!
  • Leikotha
    Leikotha
  • Swarthy Mattekar Robe
    Swarthy Mattekar Robe
  • Aun Talamura
    Aun Talamura
  • The Gatekeeper
    The Gatekeeper
  • The Sage
    The Sage

Splash Screen

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