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'''June 2008'''
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[http://www.thejackcat.com/AC/Culture/teaser/dispatch1.htm Maggies]
== Discoveries ==
=== [[Town Crier]] Rumors ===
'''Viamontian Town Criers'''


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''Free Rumors'':
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:Town Crier tells you, "An informant told me the Jester will fix a Soul Bound Caster or Soul Bound Atlatl if you have a problem with one of them."


=== Teaser - [http://ac.turbine.com/?page_id=584 Link] ===
:Town Crier tells you, "I've heard that Rytheran has become interested in the works of the Falatacot.  Interesting, no?"
Adso crested the hill and looked out over the valley.  Wary of being spotted from below, he crouched down and made himself part of the scraggly brush covering that topped this hill.  Far beneath him, the ruined Empyrean graveyard brooded in its own darkness.  Even from this distance, hidden by the valley’s perpetual black fog, he could make out the movements of the many unnatural denizens of the graveyard. 
<br><br>Roving patrols of the tormented dead and packs of huge rats, twisted by their exposure to the unnatural grounds… He knew these enemies well.  He’d made numerous scouting expeditions into the heart of this graveyard to seek out an artifact or to track down some long-dead noble that his Master sought news of.  He’d gained more than a few scars to show for all his trouble, and he was not looking forward to the next trip.  The target of his new search was known to be powerful and unpredictable, and Adso hated dealing with such a degree of uncertainty.
<br><br>From ten paces behind him came the sound of a rustling branch, too loud to be caused by wind.  He spun, blades out and ready to confront an enemy, when Sabithra stepped out of brush cover.  He relaxed slightly, but not completely, as she approached with a grin on her face.  Though she had risen in Master’s estimation and trust, Adso still didn’t trust her, and wouldn’t put it above her to knife him in the back to smooth her own path to advancement within their small organization.
<br><br>“At ease, Adso,” Sabithra smirked when she noticed his tension.  She raised her hands and wiggled her fingers to show she was not carrying any weapons.  “We’re all friends here.”
<br><br>“You are no friend of mine, acolyte,” Adso muttered.  He pointedly did not sheathe his blades.  “Your fieldcraft still wants improvement.  I heard you coming.”
<br><br>Sabithra bowed with false modesty.  “I am ever willing and eager to receive training from my betters,” she said.  “But I got close.”  The glint in her eyes showed the delight she took in tweaking his nose this way.
<br><br>Adso grunted, upset that he’d let himself show his irritation to Sabithra.  “Why are you here?”
<br><br>Sabithra pulled a thin, rolled-up dispatch from her belt, sealed with red wax and a device he knew well.  He took it from her without a further word, and read it.
<br><br>Without being asked, Sabithra began to elaborate.  “It seems Master got word that some other players seek an audience with Lord Rytheran.  Master wishes for you to suspend your original mission and take me with you to find Rytheran to ensure that we get the item Master seeks, before servants of some other interested party cozen it out of the undead lord.”
<br><br>Adso grimaced and looked up at her from his letter.  “And did he tell you what my mission is?”
<br><br>Sabithra shrugged.  “He told me the details were not important to me, but scuttlebutt among the younger acolytes said that you were off to find the Jester.  That you were supposed to… talk to him.  Get a story out of him.  We wondered what you’d done to get such a… choice assignment.” 
<br><br>“Prying into missions that are not one’s own responsibility will eventually get one killed,” Adso warned, as he finished reading the letter.
<br><br>“Provided one is an inferior fighter to one’s killers, one supposes,” Sabithra quipped.
<br><br>Adso ignored that obvious bait and rolled up the letter.  Unwilling to burn this letter while he was attempting to maintain some cover, he settled for ripping it into a few small pieces and eating them, chewing each piece thoroughly and methodically.
<br><br>Sabithra watched with amusement, as if their Master’s very strict security instructions were nothing to her.  It didn’t make the letter go down any easier.
<br><br>Finally, he was ready to set out into the graveyard.  He scanned the horizon one last time, then turned back to Sabithra.  “Can you control your cockiness long enough for an audience with Rytheran? I promise you he will not suffer your impertinence.  If you bungle this mission for us, I’ll send you back to the lifestone myself.”
<br><br>Sabithra nodded seriously.  “You know I am dedicated to the Master’s craft, as dedicated as you are, Adso.  I may joke around, but I remember myself when the knives are out.”
<br><br>That would have to do.  He nodded.  “Fair enough.  Follow me, then…” 
<br><br>He led them by a side path off the hill, and towards the graveyard.  He relied on his past knowledge of the site to steer them past the most dangerous concentrations of rats and undead.  They moved low and quietly and ducked behind cover as much as they could.  They spent half an hour cautiously making their way into the heart of the graveyard, and soon Adso began to feel comfortable with Sabithra as a hunting partner.  She was a competent sneak and she had good reflexes and seemed to anticipate his own moves, working in harmony with his leadership.
<br><br>He was so pleasantly surprised that he allowed himself to get complacent.  As they passed one set of ruined stones, she reached out absent-mindedly to touch one stone in particular.  He noticed her motion but didn’t think about it… until her fingers left glowing traces on the stone’s smooth surface.
<br><br>He felt the blood drain out of his face as high-pitched laughter boomed out above and behind them.
<br><br>“Joy!  Someone’s come to help me clear my head!”  The sound of jingling bells had never sounded so menacing…
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=== Rollout - [<Rollout Link to Turbine> Link] ===
:Town Crier tells you, "I have received reports of a Bloodless scholar seeking information on one of their long-dead heroes, someone they call the Green Mire Warrior."
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=== Release Notes - [http://ac.turbine.com/?page_id=583 Link] ===
Greetings and welcome to the June 2008 Release notes! Let’s see what is new and exciting this month in the world of Dereth!


====Updated Content and Functionality====
:Town Crier tells you, "I have reports of young adventurers finding bows of unusual strength somewhere between the Bloodless towns of Holtburg and Glenden Wood."
* There are now two summoning stones in the Graveyard. One summons the Jester with the old quests, other summons Jester with new quests. You must complete last month's quest before he will allow you to do this month's.
* The Jester in the Graveyard will allow you to hand him in a spectral Soul Bound staff for a new one - this is for the players whose staff did not update on last patch like it should have.
* The Jester at end of the Jester dungeon will now reward players with a jester card for repeat runs along with the Arcane Pyramid.
* The Jester in the Graveyard will allow you to turn in a Soul Bound spectral atlatl for a new one with a lower wield requirement. Please make sure you have the available pack slots when ever you turn in items.
* The Jester Trap hall now has a new path at the end for the players that couldn't get the run across right in earlier attempts.
* Glenden Wood invasion has been changed to no upper level cap on the dungeons. To allow for this the starting quests now come from the royal guards instead of Tomo (it would be confusing for Tomo to just list off the info for all 3 quests when you initially talk to her).
* The Colosseum ticket typo has been fixed.
* Drudge Balloons are now called Drudge Balloons instead of Drudge Ballooons.
* The Soul Bound Spectral Caster is no longer invisible when hooked.
* The word askance is no longer in the love note from Laylana.
* The Soul Fearing Vestibule quest has had some adjustments made to it. The High Acolytes Skull is now on a 13 day pickup timer instead of 5 hours.
* The XP reward for turning in the Acolytes Skull has been raised on both NPC’s you can turn it in to.
* The Hunter’s Leap/Lilitha’s Bow quest has had its rewards updated.
* The Green Mire Grave has had its rewards updated.  


So there are just some of the things we have in store for Asheron's Call in June. Please remember that along with everything listed here, there are several new quests and exciting things going into the game for the June event.
:Town Crier tells you, "The Graveyard's Fool continues to flaunt his power. Watch him closely to ensure that the mainlanders do not tip the balance of power in their favor."


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:Town Crier tells you, "There are rumors that a pair of strange scouts have taken up residence in the Bloodless town of Wai Jhou, seeking information on the undead lord known as Rytheran."


== Discoveries ==
:Town Crier tells you, "Remember the Blood Witch Numuhdira who was assisting His Majesty during the war?  Apparently she's dispatched agents to Bur to investigate something."</font>
=== [[Town Crier]] Rumors ===
'''Viamontian Town Criers'''


<font color=darkgoldenrod>Rumor 1<br><br>
''Pyreal Rumors'':
Rumor 2<br><br>
<font color=darkgoldenrod>
:Town Crier tells you, "Ivory Crafters around Dereth have placed new importance on the High Acolyte's Skull, and are offering larger rewards for gaining one."


<font color=green>You Give Town Crier Pyreal.</font><br>
:Town Crier tells you, "I have several reports of a Bloodless Scholar in Shoushi, sending adventurers into the Green Mire Grave to retrieve weapons and armor for him to study. It may be worth your while to retrieve these things for use in battle yourself."
Pyreal Rumor 1<br><br>
<font color=green>You Give Town Crier Pyreal.</font><br>
Pyreal Rumor 2<br><br></font>


'''Mainland Town Criers'''
:Town Crier tells you, "We have reports that two representatives from rival hidden factions are stationed in Wai Jhou, recruiting adventurers for a foray into the lair of Rytheran, the undead lord.  Even more strange, one of these people is a Viamontian!"


<font color=darkgoldenrod>Town Crier tells you, "If your Soul Bound Staff or your Soul Bound Atlatl is broken I hear the Jester can fix them for you."<br></font>
:Town Crier tells you, "I've received reports of several adventurers entering the dungeon of Hunter's Leap finding bows that are both easy to wield and powerful.  It may be of benefit to our King for these bows to be collected."


<font color=darkgoldenrod>Town Crier tells you, "I've heard rumors of a scholar seeking information on the Green Mire Warrior."<br></font>
:Town Crier tells you, "Our scouts report strange new Summoning Stones in the Graveyard. Please investigate them."</font>


<font color=darkgoldenrod>Town Crier tells you, "I've heard rumors that people have found something new of Lilitha's."<br></font>
'''Mainland Town Criers'''


<font color=darkgoldenrod>Town Crier tells you, "Rumor has it that Harlune has picked up and left the Mite Maze, though he still maintains a residence there.  It might be worth finding out what's going on down there."<br></font>
''Free Rumors'':
<font color=darkgoldenrod>
:Town Crier tells you, "If your Soul Bound Staff or your Soul Bound Atlatl is broken I hear the Jester can fix them for you."


<font color=darkgoldenrod>Town Crier tells you, "Someone told me the Jester is collecting some sort of crystal sphere for something."<br></font>
:Town Crier tells you, "I've heard rumors that people have found something new of Lilitha's."


<font color=darkgoldenrod>Town Crier tells you, "We have heard that a pair of scouts have appeared in Wai Jhou, asking questions about Rytheran..."<br></font>
:Town Crier tells you, "Rumor has it that Harlune has picked up and left the Mite Maze, though he still maintains a residence there. It might be worth finding out what's going on down there."


<font color=darkgoldenrod>Town Crier tells you, "I've heard rumors of a scholar seeking information on the Green Mire Warrior."<br></font>
:Town Crier tells you, "Someone told me the Jester is collecting some sort of crystal sphere for something."


:Town Crier tells you, "We have heard that a pair of scouts have appeared in Wai Jhou, asking questions about Rytheran..."


<font color=green>You give Town Crier Pyreal.<br></font>
:Town Crier tells you, "I've heard rumors of a scholar seeking information on the Green Mire Warrior."</font>
<font color=darkgoldenrod>Town Crier tells you, "The Jester has placed a few Summoning Stones in the Graveyard. I suppose he got depressed hanging out in a Graveyard all day."<br></font>


<font color=green>You give Town Crier Pyreal.<br></font>
''Pyreal Rumors'':
<font color=darkgoldenrod>Town Crier tells you, "I've heard from Eldrista the Adventurer that the bows Lilitha made that people collect from Hunter's Leap have changed.  Perhaps someone in there found a new stash of bows Lilitha left there?"<br></font>
<font color=darkgoldenrod>
:Town Crier tells you, "I've heard from Eldrista the Adventurer that the bows Lilitha made that people collect from Hunter's Leap have changed.  Perhaps someone in there found a new stash of bows Lilitha left there?"


<font color=green>You give Town Crier Pyreal.<br></font>
:Town Crier tells you, "I've heard that Roderick, the bodyguard in the Mite Maze who's watching over Harlune's business, has some shady ties..."
<font color=darkgoldenrod>Town Crier tells you, "I've heard that Roderick, the bodyguard in the Mite Maze who's watching over Harlune's business, has some shady ties..."<br></font>


<font color=green>You give Town Crier Pyreal.<br></font>
:Town Crier tells you, "Ivory Crafters around Dereth have placed new importance on the High Acolyte's Skull, and are offering larger rewards for gaining one."
<font color=darkgoldenrod>Town Crier tells you, "Ivory Crafters around Dereth have placed new importance on the High Acolyte's Skull, and are offering larger rewards for gaining one."<br></font>


<font color=green>You give Town Crier Pyreal.<br></font>
:Town Crier tells you, "The Jester has placed a few Summoning Stones in the Graveyard. I suppose he got depressed hanging out in a Graveyard all day."
<font color=darkgoldenrod>Town Crier tells you, "The Jester has placed a few Summoning Stones in the Graveyard. I suppose he got depressed hanging out in a Graveyard all day."<br></font>


<font color=green>You give Town Crier Pyreal.<br></font>
:Town Crier tells you, "My uncle told me he ran into a scholar in Shoushi, seeking people to go into the Green Mire Grave to retrieve the Green Mire Warrior's Cuirass and Yari for him."
<font color=darkgoldenrod>Town Crier tells you, "My uncle told me he ran into a scholar in Shoushi, seeking people to go into the Green Mire Grave to retrieve the Green Mire Warrior's Cuirass and Yari for him."<br></font>


<font color=green>You give Town Crier Pyreal.<br></font>
:Town Crier tells you, "Word is that two mysterious strangers in Wai Jhou seek adventurers to go after the undead lord Rytheran.  Even more interesting, these mysterious strangers are not friends with each other at all."</font>
<font color=darkgoldenrod>Town Crier tells you, "Word is that two mysterious strangers in Wai Jhou seek adventurers to go after the undead lord Rytheran.  Even more interesting, these mysterious strangers are not friends with each other at all."<br></font>


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=== [[Ulgrim]] Rumors ===
=== [[Ulgrim]] Rumors ===
<font color=darkgoldenrod>Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "Oh ho, so people are seeking out Rytheran for what he knows about the book, are they?  They should have come to me.  I already know all about that book.  Read it years ago.  Here's a hint: everyone dies in the end."<br></font>
<font color=darkgoldenrod>Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "You know, Lilitha just came through here, looking for her bow.  Heh, okay, I'm pulling your leg.  Lilitha hasn't been here in ages.  Not since I stole her bow after that one night of drunken carousing.  She was a fine warrior, but she couldn't hold her liquor."<br></font>
<font color=darkgoldenrod>Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "The Falatacot asked the Empyreans for help.  Seriously, what were they thinking..."<br></font>
<font color=darkgoldenrod>Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "Exactly!  They weren't!"<br></font>
<font color=darkgoldenrod>Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "I heard the Nutty Prophesier has been spouting a bunch of crazy warnings about something evil coming and eating us all."<br></font>
<font color=darkgoldenrod>Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "Normally, I would take Jester warnings with a heaping mug full of mad cow milk."<br></font>
<font color=darkgoldenrod>Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "That was before I started having the nightmares again. I can't remember them, but... they werent good."<br></font>


<font color=darkgoldenrod>Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "Have you heard about those changes in the Green Mire Grave?  I remember my first adventures in there, when I was new to Dereth... I used to stand on the other side of locked doors and make people tell me knock-knock jokes to open the door for them..."<br></font>
''Free Rumors'':
<font color=darkgoldenrod>Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "That all ended when Oswald came through.  He wouldn't tell me a joke, so I told him to pick the lock by himself.  I do believe he shivved me in the kidney, right through the door lock!"<br></font>
<font color=darkgoldenrod>
:Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "Oh ho, so people are seeking out Rytheran for what he knows about the book, are they?  They should have come to me. I already know all about that book. Read it years ago. Here's a hint: everyone dies in the end."
:Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "You know, Lilitha just came through here, looking for her bow.  Heh, okay, I'm pulling your leg.  Lilitha hasn't been here in ages.  Not since I stole her bow after that one night of drunken carousing.  She was a fine warrior, but she couldn't hold her liquor."


:Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "The Falatacot asked the Empyreans for help.  Seriously, what were they thinking..."
:Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "Exactly!  They weren't!"


<font color=green>You give Ulgrim the Unpleasant Stout.<br></font>
:Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "I heard the Nutty Prophesier has been spouting a bunch of crazy warnings about something evil coming and eating us all."
<font color=darkgoldenrod>Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "Doesn't it feel like something's in the air?  There's a certain smell, a smell of things changing, alignments shifting.  Like a new island could arise out of the sea, or some chunk of land could fall off of Dereth... It smells like impending catastrophe."<br></font>
:Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "Normally, I would take Jester warnings with a heaping mug full of mad cow milk."
<font color=darkgoldenrod>Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "Oh, wait, that's just my socks."<br></font>
:Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "That was before I started having the nightmares again. I can't remember them, but... they werent good."


<font color=green>You give Ulgrim the Unpleasant Stout.<br></font>
:Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "Have you heard about those changes in the Green Mire Grave?  I remember my first adventures in there, when I was new to Dereth... I used to stand on the other side of locked doors and make people tell me knock-knock jokes to open the door for them..."
<font color=darkgoldenrod>Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "You know, I really admire that Harlune fellow.  I mean, he taught Celcynd everything he knows, right?  And Celcynd spends all of his time in a bar drinking! Clearly, Harlune is wise."<br></font>
:Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "That all ended when Oswald came through.  He wouldn't tell me a joke, so I told him to pick the lock by himself.  I do believe he shivved me in the kidney, right through the door lock!"</font>


<font color=green>You give Ulgrim the Unpleasant Stout.<br></font>
''Stout Rumors''
<font color=darkgoldenrod>Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "I saw a cute little Ursuin Cub the other day. I tried to pat it on the head. Cute little teeth on that cub. See my cute little bite mark?"<br></font>
<font color=darkgoldenrod>
:Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "Doesn't it feel like something's in the air?  There's a certain smell, a smell of things changing, alignments shifting.  Like a new island could arise out of the sea, or some chunk of land could fall off of Dereth... It smells like impending catastrophe."
:Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "Oh, wait, that's just my socks."


<font color=green>You give Ulgrim the Unpleasant Stout.<br></font>
:Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "You know, I really admire that Harlune fellow.  I mean, he taught Celcynd everything he knows, right?  And Celcynd spends all of his time in a bar drinking! Clearly, Harlune is wise."
<font color=darkgoldenrod>Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "Ah, summer.  My favorite time of year, when the tourists flock to Ayan Baqur for the cool ocean breezes and the periodic invasions of hordes of hostile creatures.  I like to barbecue in the summer. But the last time I did, Aerbax came and stole all the stout.  I'll never forgive him for that."<br></font>


<font color=green>You give Ulgrim the Unpleasant Stout.<br></font>
:Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "Ah, summer.  My favorite time of year, when the tourists flock to Ayan Baqur for the cool ocean breezes and the periodic invasions of hordes of hostile creatures.  I like to barbecue in the summer.  But the last time I did, Aerbax came and stole all the stout.  I'll never forgive him for that."
<font color=darkgoldenrod>Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "A bad decision"<br></font>
<font color=darkgoldenrod>Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "Drinking alone in the rain"<br></font>
<font color=darkgoldenrod>Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "Sorrow wet and cold"<br></font>
<font color=green>Ulgrim the Unpleasant gives you Ulgrim's Home Brew.<br></font>
<font color=green>Ulgrim crosses his arms and smiles proudly.<br></font>


<font color=green>You give Ulgrim the Unpleasant Stout.<br></font>
:Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "All right, I'll try again. Here, take this to the Jester. It's my finest home brew."</font>
<font color=darkgoldenrod>Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "All right, I'll try again. Here, take this to the Jester. It's my finest home brew."<br></font>
:<font color=green>Ulgrim crosses his arms and smiles proudly.</font>
<font color=darkgoldenrod>Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "Once he tries that he won't be able to get enough of the stuff and I can finally make peace with the nutter. Maybe even have him over for a few drinks. I never said he wasn't interesting, just a Sira-loonie."<br></font>
:<font color=darkgoldenrod>Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "Once he tries that he won't be able to get enough of the stuff and I can finally make peace with the nutter. Maybe even have him over for a few drinks. I never said he wasn't interesting, just a Sira-loonie."</font>


<font color=green>You give Ulgrim the Unpleasant Stout.<br></font>
If you take [[Ulgrim's Home Brew]] to the [[Jester]] as he suggests, the Jester will portal you back to [[Ulgrim the Unpleasant]] in [[Ayan Baqur]] (dropping you from several hundred feet up in the air).
<font color=darkgoldenrod>Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "I went to visit the fortune shrine today. Want to hear my fortune?"<br></font>
<font color=darkgoldenrod>Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "You will fall into a very deep hole and your broken body will slowly be devoured by the foul things that reside in the lightless places."<br></font>
<font color=darkgoldenrod>Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "That didn't sound so good."<br></font>
<font color=darkgoldenrod>Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "My lucky numbers are 6,6,6."<br></font>


:<font color=green>You give Jester Ulgrim's Home Brew.</font><br>
:<font color=darkgoldenrod>Jester tells you, "For me? Thanks!"</font><br>
:<font color=green>The Jester dumps the stout out on the ground and puts the mug on his head.</font><br>
:<font color=darkgoldenrod>Jester tells you, "How do I look? Stylish eh?"</font><br>
:<font color=darkgoldenrod>Jester tells you, "I like this Ulgrim fellow. Go thank him for the wonderful hat for me."</font><br>
:<font color=darkgoldenrod>Jester tells you, "I'll have to invite him for a game of cards some day soon."</font><br>


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=== New [[Quests]] ===
=== New [[Quests]] ===
* [[Harlune's Diplomacy]]
* [[Disturbance in the Ley Lines]]
* [[Jester Focuses]]


==== Updated Quests ====
* [[Skull of High Acolyte Quest]]
** [[Skull of High Acolyte]] timer changed to 13 days and new reward of 200,000 xp.
* [[Lilitha's Lost Bow]]
** [[Lilitha's Bow]] updated.
** New quest reward of about 350k xps.
* [[Green Mire Grave Quest]]
** You now have to take the warrior's armor and weapon to Hiro in Shoushi for repair and new experience rewards.
** The repaired [[Green Mire Yoroi Cuirass|Cuirass]] and [[Green Mire Yari|Yari]] are slightly stronger, and now Attuned/Bonded/Ivoryable.
* [[Glenden Wood Invasion]]
** Upper level reqs removed
** There are now individual NPCs in the house at 29.9N 27.3E in [[Glenden Wood]] for each of the three levels (80+, 100+, and 130+).
** Each stage has a unique title, allowing players to now gain all three.
* [[Water of Mount Lethe]]
** [[Roderick]] now accepts items intended for Harlune and hands out rewards.
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=== New NPCs ===
=== New NPCs ===
* [[Roderick]] - [[Mite Maze]]
* [[Falatacot Herald]]
'''WARNING''' - Talking to one of these locks you out of dealing with the others.
* [[Hiro Ishigame]] - 33.7, 72.8E in Shoushi
:* [[Lacarra Avanthi]] 61.8S 51.3W in [[Wai Jhou]] - Blood of Truth ([[Radiant Blood]])
* [[Lacarra Avanthi]] - 61.8S 51.3W in Wai Jhou
:* [[Zho Heishan]] - 61.9S 51.4W in [[Wai Jhou]] - Hidden Hand ([[Celestial Hand]])
* [[Lady Aerfalle (135 NPC, Disturbance in the Ley Lines)]]
:* ??? - [[Wai Jhou]] - ([[Eldrytch Web]]) - Missing?
* [[Lord Rytheran (200 NPC)|Lord Rytheran]] - located in the [[Gardens of Menilesh]]
 
* [[Roderick]] - located in the [[Mite Maze]]
* [[Zho Heishan]] - 61.9S, 51.4W in [[Wai Jhou]]


==== Updated NPCs ====
* [[Harlune the Misanthrope]] - Moved from [[Mite Maze]]; current location unknown.


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=== New Locations ===
=== New Locations ===
* [[Gardens of Menilesh]] - 64.7S 43.8W in [[Graveyard]] - 150+
* [[Falatacot Visitor's Alcove]] - From [[Upper Catacombs]] - 180+
* [[Knathtead Excavation]] - 63.1S, 44.3W near the Graveyard


==== Updated Locations ====
* [[Jester's Prison]] - Dogleg added to end of Arcane Pyramid Hall, minor corrections to map also made.
* [[Viamont Staging Portal (Low)]] - Upper level restriction removed, now 80+ (was 80-99).
* [[Viamont Staging Portal (Mid)]] - Upper level restriction removed, now 100+ (was 100-129).
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=== New Items ===
=== New Items ===
[[Image:Diplomatic Message from Harlune icon.png]] [[Diplomatic Message from Harlune]]
{{Item Table|Caption=[[Harlune's Diplomacy]]
| Diplomatic Message from Harlune
| Falatacot Warden Statue
| Falatacot Blood Prophetess Trinket
}}
 
{{Item Table|Caption=[[Disturbance in the Ley Lines]]
| Strange Pillar
| Ring of Remembrance
| Rytheran's Mnemosyne
| Visage of Menilesh
}}
 
{{Item Table|Caption=[[Jester]]
| Jester's Baton
| Summoning Stone
}}


{{Item Table|Caption=[[Jester Focuses]]
| Piece of K'nath Core
| K'nath Core
| K'nath Core (Malignant)
| K'nath Core (Peaceful)
| Empowered K'nath Core
| The Jester's Revelations
| Master's Lectern
}}


==== Updated Items ====
* {{Icon Link|Green Mire Yoroi Cuirass}}
** AL increased from 120 to 130 AL.
** [[Acid Protection Other III]] added.
* {{Icon Link|Green Mire Yari}}
** 7 - 14 dmg raised to 8 - 16
** +5% Defense added, +2% Attack raised to +5%
* {{Icon Link|Lilitha's Bow}}
** Dmg Mod of +100% raised to +110%
** Base Damage Bonus of +4 added
** [[Defender IV]], [[Blood Drinker IV]] added.
** Now Attuned/Bonded/Ivoryable
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=== New [[Titles]] ===
=== New [[Titles]] ===
* [[Lalalas in My Head#Title Rewards|Jester's Little Helper]]
* [[Harlune's Diplomacy#Title Rewards|Expendable]]
* [[Harlune's Diplomacy#Title Rewards|Hard to Kill]]


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=== Portal.dat ===
:[[File:Portaldat 200806.png]]


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=== New Creatures ===
=== New Creatures ===
:{|cellpadding=5
|-valign=top
|
{{Creature Class|Burun Guruk
| Thralled Guruk Reaper
}}
{{Creature Class|Human
| Elite Zharalim Agent
}}
{{Creature Class|Knathtead
| K'nath B'orret
| K'nath C'ire
| K'nath N'da
| K'nath R'ajed
| K'nath Y'bot
| K'nath Y'nda
| K'nath Mother
}}
|
{{Creature Class|Sclavus
| Laisu Sclavus
}}


{{Creature Class|Undead
| Ancient Counselor
| Menilesh Guard
| Lost Menilesh Denizen
| Lady Aerfalle's Apprentice
| Lord Rytheran (200 Creature)
}}
|}
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=== Images ===
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</gallery>
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== Known Issues ==
== Known Issues ==
* NPC for the [[Eldrytch Web]] in [[Wai Jhou]] is missing? (1 of the 3 faction NPCs)
* This isn't technically an issue, but in the release notes it indicated that in [[The Jester]] quest, he would now reward you with a "jester card" for killing the jester when repeating the quest. This was not referring to the [[Jester Card]], rather that you will get a random card from amongst the jester cards (more commonly referred to as GY cards in game).
* Even though you can apply [[Salvaged Ivory]] to the [[Visage of Menilesh]], if you drop it or mule it, the pick-up timer of 13 days is still in place and will prevent you from picking it back up.
* "Master's Lectern cast Enervation of the Heart on you, but it is surpassed by Avalenne's Blessing" - the debuff is surpassed by a buff.
* When attempting to give the [[Jester]] the [[Jester's Marker]] from the [[Jester's Lost Marbles]] quest he doesn't know what to do with it. [[Image:Killargurg Moved.jpg|right|100px]]
* On Friday 6/20 the quest [[Disturbance in the Ley Lines]] was disabled ([[Lord Rytheran]] is no longer available). It will remain disabled until a TBA hotfix that will address flagging bugs with the quest. [http://forums.ac.turbine.com/showthread.php?&postid=409154#post409154 Link]
* Was there an earthquake in Yanshi? Or are the statues alive?
 
=== [[Typos]] ===
* In the Falatacot Visitor's Alcove, when you enter the room with the Falatacot Warden Statue, you see this message: "The state [sic] looks as if it has been tampered with...its eyes are dull." -- should be "statue".
 
=== Hotfix ===
* Tuesday June 24th from 9:00am - 12:00 pm EDT. This downtime will address the recent closing of the new quest involving Rytheran. The [[Visage of Menilesh]] timer was not fixed. [http://forums.ac.turbine.com/showthread.php?&postid=409499#post409499 Link]
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=== Splash Screen ===
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Release Notes

Discoveries

Town Crier Rumors

Viamontian Town Criers

Free Rumors:

Town Crier tells you, "An informant told me the Jester will fix a Soul Bound Caster or Soul Bound Atlatl if you have a problem with one of them."
Town Crier tells you, "I've heard that Rytheran has become interested in the works of the Falatacot. Interesting, no?"
Town Crier tells you, "I have received reports of a Bloodless scholar seeking information on one of their long-dead heroes, someone they call the Green Mire Warrior."
Town Crier tells you, "I have reports of young adventurers finding bows of unusual strength somewhere between the Bloodless towns of Holtburg and Glenden Wood."
Town Crier tells you, "The Graveyard's Fool continues to flaunt his power. Watch him closely to ensure that the mainlanders do not tip the balance of power in their favor."
Town Crier tells you, "There are rumors that a pair of strange scouts have taken up residence in the Bloodless town of Wai Jhou, seeking information on the undead lord known as Rytheran."
Town Crier tells you, "Remember the Blood Witch Numuhdira who was assisting His Majesty during the war? Apparently she's dispatched agents to Bur to investigate something."

Pyreal Rumors:

Town Crier tells you, "Ivory Crafters around Dereth have placed new importance on the High Acolyte's Skull, and are offering larger rewards for gaining one."
Town Crier tells you, "I have several reports of a Bloodless Scholar in Shoushi, sending adventurers into the Green Mire Grave to retrieve weapons and armor for him to study. It may be worth your while to retrieve these things for use in battle yourself."
Town Crier tells you, "We have reports that two representatives from rival hidden factions are stationed in Wai Jhou, recruiting adventurers for a foray into the lair of Rytheran, the undead lord. Even more strange, one of these people is a Viamontian!"
Town Crier tells you, "I've received reports of several adventurers entering the dungeon of Hunter's Leap finding bows that are both easy to wield and powerful. It may be of benefit to our King for these bows to be collected."
Town Crier tells you, "Our scouts report strange new Summoning Stones in the Graveyard. Please investigate them."

Mainland Town Criers

Free Rumors:

Town Crier tells you, "If your Soul Bound Staff or your Soul Bound Atlatl is broken I hear the Jester can fix them for you."
Town Crier tells you, "I've heard rumors that people have found something new of Lilitha's."
Town Crier tells you, "Rumor has it that Harlune has picked up and left the Mite Maze, though he still maintains a residence there. It might be worth finding out what's going on down there."
Town Crier tells you, "Someone told me the Jester is collecting some sort of crystal sphere for something."
Town Crier tells you, "We have heard that a pair of scouts have appeared in Wai Jhou, asking questions about Rytheran..."
Town Crier tells you, "I've heard rumors of a scholar seeking information on the Green Mire Warrior."

Pyreal Rumors:

Town Crier tells you, "I've heard from Eldrista the Adventurer that the bows Lilitha made that people collect from Hunter's Leap have changed. Perhaps someone in there found a new stash of bows Lilitha left there?"
Town Crier tells you, "I've heard that Roderick, the bodyguard in the Mite Maze who's watching over Harlune's business, has some shady ties..."
Town Crier tells you, "Ivory Crafters around Dereth have placed new importance on the High Acolyte's Skull, and are offering larger rewards for gaining one."
Town Crier tells you, "The Jester has placed a few Summoning Stones in the Graveyard. I suppose he got depressed hanging out in a Graveyard all day."
Town Crier tells you, "My uncle told me he ran into a scholar in Shoushi, seeking people to go into the Green Mire Grave to retrieve the Green Mire Warrior's Cuirass and Yari for him."
Town Crier tells you, "Word is that two mysterious strangers in Wai Jhou seek adventurers to go after the undead lord Rytheran. Even more interesting, these mysterious strangers are not friends with each other at all."

Ulgrim Rumors

Free Rumors:

Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "Oh ho, so people are seeking out Rytheran for what he knows about the book, are they? They should have come to me. I already know all about that book. Read it years ago. Here's a hint: everyone dies in the end."
Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "You know, Lilitha just came through here, looking for her bow. Heh, okay, I'm pulling your leg. Lilitha hasn't been here in ages. Not since I stole her bow after that one night of drunken carousing. She was a fine warrior, but she couldn't hold her liquor."
Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "The Falatacot asked the Empyreans for help. Seriously, what were they thinking..."
Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "Exactly! They weren't!"
Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "I heard the Nutty Prophesier has been spouting a bunch of crazy warnings about something evil coming and eating us all."
Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "Normally, I would take Jester warnings with a heaping mug full of mad cow milk."
Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "That was before I started having the nightmares again. I can't remember them, but... they werent good."
Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "Have you heard about those changes in the Green Mire Grave? I remember my first adventures in there, when I was new to Dereth... I used to stand on the other side of locked doors and make people tell me knock-knock jokes to open the door for them..."
Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "That all ended when Oswald came through. He wouldn't tell me a joke, so I told him to pick the lock by himself. I do believe he shivved me in the kidney, right through the door lock!"

Stout Rumors

Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "Doesn't it feel like something's in the air? There's a certain smell, a smell of things changing, alignments shifting. Like a new island could arise out of the sea, or some chunk of land could fall off of Dereth... It smells like impending catastrophe."
Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "Oh, wait, that's just my socks."
Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "You know, I really admire that Harlune fellow. I mean, he taught Celcynd everything he knows, right? And Celcynd spends all of his time in a bar drinking! Clearly, Harlune is wise."
Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "Ah, summer. My favorite time of year, when the tourists flock to Ayan Baqur for the cool ocean breezes and the periodic invasions of hordes of hostile creatures. I like to barbecue in the summer. But the last time I did, Aerbax came and stole all the stout. I'll never forgive him for that."
Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "All right, I'll try again. Here, take this to the Jester. It's my finest home brew."
Ulgrim crosses his arms and smiles proudly.
Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "Once he tries that he won't be able to get enough of the stuff and I can finally make peace with the nutter. Maybe even have him over for a few drinks. I never said he wasn't interesting, just a Sira-loonie."

If you take Ulgrim's Home Brew to the Jester as he suggests, the Jester will portal you back to Ulgrim the Unpleasant in Ayan Baqur (dropping you from several hundred feet up in the air).

You give Jester Ulgrim's Home Brew.
Jester tells you, "For me? Thanks!"
The Jester dumps the stout out on the ground and puts the mug on his head.
Jester tells you, "How do I look? Stylish eh?"
Jester tells you, "I like this Ulgrim fellow. Go thank him for the wonderful hat for me."
Jester tells you, "I'll have to invite him for a game of cards some day soon."

New Quests

Updated Quests

New NPCs

Updated NPCs

New Locations

Updated Locations

New Items

Harlune's Diplomacy
Diplomatic Message from Harlune
Falatacot Warden Statue
Falatacot Blood Prophetess Trinket


Disturbance in the Ley Lines
Strange Pillar
Ring of Remembrance
Rytheran's Mnemosyne
Visage of Menilesh


Jester
Jester's Baton
Summoning Stone


Jester Focuses
Piece of K'nath Core
K'nath Core
K'nath Core (Malignant)
K'nath Core (Peaceful)
Empowered K'nath Core
The Jester's Revelations
Master's Lectern


Updated Items

New Titles

Portal.dat

New Creatures

Burun Guruk

Human

Knathtead

Sclavus

Undead

Images

Click image for full size version.

Known Issues

  • This isn't technically an issue, but in the release notes it indicated that in The Jester quest, he would now reward you with a "jester card" for killing the jester when repeating the quest. This was not referring to the Jester Card, rather that you will get a random card from amongst the jester cards (more commonly referred to as GY cards in game).
  • Even though you can apply Salvaged Ivory to the Visage of Menilesh, if you drop it or mule it, the pick-up timer of 13 days is still in place and will prevent you from picking it back up.
  • "Master's Lectern cast Enervation of the Heart on you, but it is surpassed by Avalenne's Blessing" - the debuff is surpassed by a buff.
  • When attempting to give the Jester the Jester's Marker from the Jester's Lost Marbles quest he doesn't know what to do with it.
  • On Friday 6/20 the quest Disturbance in the Ley Lines was disabled (Lord Rytheran is no longer available). It will remain disabled until a TBA hotfix that will address flagging bugs with the quest. Link
  • Was there an earthquake in Yanshi? Or are the statues alive?

Typos

  • In the Falatacot Visitor's Alcove, when you enter the room with the Falatacot Warden Statue, you see this message: "The state [sic] looks as if it has been tampered with...its eyes are dull." -- should be "statue".

Hotfix

  • Tuesday June 24th from 9:00am - 12:00 pm EDT. This downtime will address the recent closing of the new quest involving Rytheran. The Visage of Menilesh timer was not fixed. Link

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