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Discoveries

Town Crier Rumors

Town Crier tells you, "Finally, the casinos have moved closer to town! I was worried about those guys. They provide such a valuable service to the people of Dereth. But they've been out in the wilds for so long. No shelter, no food, no.. you know, the more I think about this, the more this all sounds a little familiar."

Town Crier tells you, "Yesterday, my daughter and I were walking through the marketplace when she saw what she claimed to be the most beautiful dress ever. Now I have to figure out how to make it for her... kids... sheesh!"

Town Crier tells you, "Tanami Kei needs your help! Poor man, last I heard of him, he was drowning his sorrows in the bar in Ayan Baqur..."

Town Crier tells you, "At long last, the Agents of the Arcanum have expanded the list of items they will accept in exchange for housing writs! I might be able to finally buy that cottage I've had my eye on!"

Town Crier tells you, "Elysa's council is all abuzz about those new islands to the north of the Beach Fort. Where did they come from? Why have we not seen them until now? If we only had a boat..."

Town Crier tells you, "So many masks have suddenly become available! I know which one I want to collect to round out my collection!"

Town Crier tells you, "I heard that portals to Power Forges have been discovered on the shores of the Inner Sea. What mysteries like within their depths? Only time will tell."

Town Crier tells you, "Some people ask me where all the new portals in Shoushi, Holtburg, and Yaraq came from. To them I say, Dereth is a land of change."

Town Crier tells you, "Some young man just told me that the Banderlings of the Direlands have started an underground Niffis-fighting ring. Do those damnable Banderlings have no sense of decency at all? My word."

Town Crier tells you, "I used to think that Marsh Siraluun claws were only good for some mundane items. Boy! Those Aun in Bluespire sure proved me wrong!"

Town Crier tells you, "New mysteries lie beneath the waters of the Inner Sea. Could they be of benefit to our people? Or do they only promise untold horrors? Inquiring minds want to know."

Town Crier tells you, "Few things crush the spirit more than the theft of your intellectual property. Just ask Tanami Kei, in Ayan Baqur."

Town Crier tells you, "Like my new finery? Isn't it fabulous? I bet you wish you could have one too!"

Town Crier tells you, "I've heard that some new artisans have moved to Bluespire. They don't appear to be as eccentric as the ones in Glenden Wood, but I have never known the Aun to be that odd anyway."

Town Crier tells you, "They say that Asheron went back home. I can't wait to see what he does, now that he's in control of the place."

Town Crier tells you, "A friend of mine strolled by earlier with a pack full of odd weaponry. They definitely looked tumerok in design, but what they were capable of was simply not what I expected."

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Ulgrim Rumors

No new messages this month.

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New UI and Game Changes

• Portals
  • Portals now describe the destination and give level guidance when examined.

• Towns
  • The three starter towns and their nearby content have been revised to make them more desirable social centers:
    • The portals into the towns are now more consistent.
    • Towns are now portal hubs and have increased numbers of portals to other towns.
    • Casinos have been moved closer and are no longer found in the wilderness.
    • The Starter Quests based in these towns have been adjusted.

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New Quests

• Alfrin's Stolen Supplies
• Ishaq's Lost Key Quest
• Niffis Fighting Pits
• Power Forges
• Siraluun Claw Crafters
• Siraluun Weapons
• Suzuhara Baijin's Delivery

Updated Quests

• Siraluun Dresses
• Holtburg Starter Quests:
  • Brogord's Demise
  • Worcer's Missing Heirlooms
• Shoushi Starter Quests:
  • Four Stones of Jojii
  • Lou Ka's Stolen Items
  • Nen Ai's Pet Drudge
• Yaraq Starter Quests:
  • Lubziklan al-Luq's Stolen Goods
  • Search for Abmim ibn Ibsar & Mad Star Investigation

Live Events

• 2004/12 - The Power Forges

<Player Name> has defeated the Northern Overseer and delivered its Forge Essense to the Lugian Kerrak. In exchange, Kerrak has assembled and activated the crafting forges in the town of Shoushi. Crafters the world over owe a debt of gratitude to the mighty <Player Name>!

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New NPCs

• Alfrin
• Aun Nireeura
• Aun Kahuiura
• Aun Ihmenaura
• Aun Pitamaura
• Camryn, Nuhmudira's Student - takes the place of Nuhmudira as quest NPC.
• Ishaq the Philosopher
• Reijiri
• Suzuhara Baijin
• Suzuhara Sheshumi
• Tanami Kei

Updated NPCs

• Agent of the Arcanum - Now accept more items in exchange for Writs of Refuge
• Aun Arenura the Crafter - Now accepts the new Siraluun trophies
• Aun Mareura the Collector - Now accepts the new Siraluun trophies
• Akyafi ibn Sumwar -
• Bai Den - Retired, Lou Ka now accepts Bai Den's flawed gem and other items
• Lou Ka - Moved from West Shoushi Outpost to Shoushi proper.
• Lubziklan al-Luq -
• Ma'yad ibn Ibsar - Moved from her nearby camp to Yaraq proper.
• Worcer - Moved from West Holtburg Outpost to Holtburg proper.
• Hardunna - Retired, Worcer now accepts Hardunna's wedding band and other items

• Casino NPCs moved to the each of the heritage starter towns
  • Pawn Shopkeep
  • Boddry the Chancy
  • Monty the Munificent
  • Aluvian Low-Stakes Gamesmaster
  • Aluvian Mid-Stakes Gamesmaster
  • Aluvian High-Stakes Gamesmaster
  • Haya Su Ka
  • Mi Gan-Zo
  • Sho High-Stakes Gamesmaster
  • Sho Mid-Stakes Gamesmaster
  • Sho Low-Stakes Gamesmaster
  • Arshid al-Qiyid
  • Ashadi bint Samaq
  • Gharu'ndim Low-Stakes Gamesmaster
  • Gharu'ndim Mid-Stakes Gamesmaster
  • Gharu'ndim High-Stakes Gamesmaster

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New Locations

• Ishaq's Cellar - 66.1S, 86.6W near Ayan Baqur
• Niffis Fighting Pits (Dungeon)
• Northern Power Forge - 18.4N, 22.8W
• Southern Power Forge - 82.3S, 3.9W
• Western Power Forge - 21.9S, 43.8W

Updated Locations

• The Pit - Level 15+ requirement updated to 60+, creatures updated, Suzuhara Baijin's Care Package added.
• Holtburg Area
  • Monty's Den of Iniquity - Moved to a building in Holtburg (40.8N, 33.6E)
  • Cave of Alabree - Portal moved from Cave at 42.3N, 29.3E to 41.8N, 32.1E, creatures updated, key-requirement removed, Brogord's Axe quest (letter) added.
  • Drudge Hideout - Alfrin's Stolen Supplies added, creature updated.
  • Holtburg Redoubt - Portal moved from Cave at 39.0N, 35.8E, creatures updated, Worcer's Missing Heirlooms quest items added and Brogord's Axe quest item removed.
  • Rat Bunker - Creatures updated.
  • New portals: Arwic, Shoushi, Dryreach, Rithwic, Cragstone, Neydisa Castle, Redspire
• Shoushi Area
  • Gan-Zo's Den of Iniquity - Moved to a building in Shoushi (34.2S, 73.6E)
  • Drudge Cave - Lou Ka's Yaoji now found in Braid Mansion Ruin
  • Drudge Temple - Bai Den's Gem now found in Braid Mansion Ruin
  • A Ruin (Shoushi) - Now called Braid Mansion Ruin, updated with with new creatures and Lou Ka's stolen items. Level 1-5 restriction removed.
  • Shreth Hive - Four Stones of Jojii quest items added.
  • Stone Cathedral - location moved from 34.7S, 70.4E to behind Nen Ai's House at 34.8S, 71.2E. Nen Ai's Pet Drudge quest item added.
  • New portals: Yanshi, Yaraq, Nanto, Greenspire, Kryst, Kara, Tou-Tou, Hebian-to
• Yaraq Area
  • Arshid's Den of Iniquity - Moved to a building in Yaraq (21.5S, 0.7W)
  • Ma'yad ibn Ibsar's Tent - Ma'yad has left her camp and is now found in the Yaraq tavern.
  • A Red Rat Lair - Now has a portal to the Sea Temple Catacombs.
  • Sea Temple Catacombs - Creatures updated, Lubziklan al-Luq's Stolen Goods quest items added
  • Under Cove Crypt - Updated with the Mad Star Marionette
  • New portals: Holtburg, Greenspire, Xarabydun, Khayyaban, Bluespire, Linvak Tukal, Zaikhal, Samsur, Al-Arqas

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New Items

Lubziklan al-Luq's Stolen Goods Update
		Aged Cove Apple Cider		Cove Apple Baking Pan		Cove Apple Paring Knife		Cove Apple Wine
		Hard Cove Apple Cider		Hot Apple Pie		Perfect Cove Apple		A List of Items (Lubziklan)

Search for Abmim ibn Ibsar & Mad Star Investigation Update
		A Note to Ma'yad		Mad Star Marionette's Head

Lou Ka's Stolen Items Update
		Bai Den's Bracelet		Bai Den's Necklace		Bai Den's Ring		Lou Ka's Katar
		Lou Ka's Shouken		Lou Ka's Trident		A List of Items (Lou Ka)

Nen Ai's Pet Drudge Update
		Greenmire Cheese		Greenmire Cider

Worcer's Missing Heirlooms Update
		Antique Bowl		Antique Goblet		Antique Mug		Bronze Candlestick
		Bronze Handbell		Bronze Lamp		A List of Items (Worcer)

Alfrin's Stolen Supplies
		Bag of Corn Seed		Bag of Rye Seed		Bag of Wheat Seed		Robber Baron Head

Ishaq's Lost Key Quest
		Feud of the Natural Philosophers		Ishaq's Lost Key		Ishaq's Storage Chest		Ruined Notes
		Ishaq's Mace		Tanami's Crossbow

Niffis Fighting Pits
		The Littlest Niffis		Niffis Fighting Pits (Portal Gem)		Heartfelt Plea		Wallbound Niffis

Power Forges
		Northern Forge Essence		Southern Forge Essence		Western Forge Essence		Ring of Shielding
		Circlet of Shielding		Band of Shielding		Inner Sea Directive		Alchemy Forge
		Cooking Forge		Fletching Forge		Lockpick Forge		Salvaging Forge

Siraluun Claw Crafters
		Badlands Siraluun Claw		Kithless Siraluun Claw		Untamed Siraluun Claw

		Marsh Siraluun Claw Hairbrush		Tidal Siraluun Claw Hairbrush		Littoral Siraluun Claw Hairbrush		Strand Siraluun Claw Hairbrush
		Timber Siraluun Claw Hairbrush		Kithless Siraluun Claw Hairbrush		Untamed Siraluun Claw Hairbrush		Badlands Siraluun Claw Hairbrush
		Marsh Siraluun Claw Hairgel		Tidal Siraluun Claw Hairgel		Littoral Siraluun Claw Hairgel		Strand Siraluun Claw Hairgel
		Timber Siraluun Claw Hairgel		Kithless Siraluun Claw Hairgel		Untamed Siraluun Claw Hairgel		Badlands Siraluun Claw Hairgel
		Marsh Siraluun Claw Scissors		Tidal Siraluun Claw Scissors		Littoral Siraluun Claw Scissors		Strand Siraluun Claw Scissors
		Timber Siraluun Claw Scissors		Kithless Siraluun Claw Scissors		Untamed Siraluun Claw Scissors		Badlands Siraluun Claw Scissors
		Marsh Siraluun Claw Hairpin		Tidal Siraluun Claw Hairpin		Littoral Siraluun Claw Hairpin		Strand Siraluun Claw Hairpin
		Timber Siraluun Claw Hairpin		Kithless Siraluun Claw Hairpin		Untamed Siraluun Claw Hairpin		Badlands Siraluun Claw Hairpin

Siraluun Dresses
		Small Bundle of Marsh Siraluun Feathers		Small Bundle of Tidal Siraluun Feathers		Small Bundle of Littoral Siraluun Feathers		Small Bundle of Timber Siraluun Feathers
		Small Bundle of Strand Siraluun Feathers		Small Bundle of Untamed Siraluun Feathers		Small Bundle of Badlands Siraluun Feathers		Marsh Siraluun Dress
		Marsh Siraluun Headdress		Tidal Siraluun Dress		Tidal Siraluun Headdress		Littoral Siraluun Dress
		Littoral Siraluun Headdress		Timber Siraluun Dress		Timber Siraluun Headdress		Strand Siraluun Dress
		Strand Siraluun Headdress		Untamed Siraluun Dress		Untamed Siraluun Headdress		Badlands Siraluun Dress
		Badlands Siraluun Headdress

Siraluun Weapons
		Kithless Siraluun Stave		Marsh Siraluun Waaika		Tidal Siraluun Tewhate		Littoral Siraluun Hoeroa
		Timber Siraluun Matihao		Strand Siraluun Taiaha		Untamed Siraluun Pikestaff		Badlands Siraluun Okane

Suzuhara Baijin's Delivery
		Note to Baijin		Suzuhara Baijin's Delivery (Text)		Suzuhara Baijin's Care Package		Suzuhara's Girth of Flame Protection

Masks and Guises
		Mite Head		Chittick Head		Burun Guruk Head
		Burun Ruuk Head		Mite Mask		Chittick Mask
		Burun Guruk Mask		Burun Ruuk Mask		Pirate Hook
		Left Peg Leg		Right Peg Leg		Modified Left Peg Leg
		Peg Legs

		Armored Skeletal Torso		Armored Skeletal Arm		Armored Skeletal Legs
		Armored Skeletal Body with one arm		Armored Skeletal Body with two arms		Armored Skeletal Body
		Armored Skeleton Guise

		Armored Undead Torso		Armored Undead Arm		Armored Undead Legs
		Armored Undead Body with one arm		Armored Undead Body with two arms		Armored Undead Body
		Armored Undead Guise

		Scarecrow Torso		Scarecrow Arm		Scarecrow Legs
		Scarecrow Body with one arm		Scarecrow Body with two arms		Scarecrow Body
		Scarecrow Guise

Rumors
		Directions to the al-Luq House		Directions to the Shreth Hive		Directions to Nen Ai's House

Updated Items

• Stone of Compassion - Icon updated, now found in the Shreth Hive
• Stone of Humility - Icon updated, now found in the Shreth Hive
• Stone of Discipline - Icon updated, now found in the Shreth Hive
• Stone of Detachment - Icon updated
• Braid Manor Ruin - Text updated
• Bulletin (Yaraq) - Text updated
• Directions to the Red Rat Lair - Renamed from "Red Rat Lair", Text updated
• Directions to the Cave of Alabree - Renamed from "Cave of Alabree Directions", Text updated
• Directions to the Drudge Hideout - Text updated
• Directions to the Holtburg Redoubt - Renamed from "Holtburg Redoubt Directions", Text updated
• Directions to the Pillars of the Inner Sea - Renamed from "Directions to the Yaraq Cove Ruins", Icon and text updated
• Directions to the Sea Temple Catacombs - Renamed from "Sea Temple Catacombs Directions", Text updated
• Hope Chest - Now unlocked.
• Strongbox - Now unlocked.

Retired Items

		Encrusted Key		Strongbox Key		Hardunna's Key		Worcer's Key
		A Scrap of Parchment		Scrap of parchment		Hasty Note (Holtburg)

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New Spells

• Inky Armor - "Your skin is coated with a fine layer of Niffis ink. Your natural armor is increased by 5 points. Additional spells can be layered over this."

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Portal.dat

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New Creatures

Drudge Drudge Robber Baron Marionette Mad Star Marionette Niffis Niffis Fighter Reijiri

Scarecrow Nasty Scarecrow Naughty Scarecrow Nefarious Scarecrow Vile Scarecrow Vicious Scarecrow Villainous Scarecrow

Virindi Virindi Desecrator Western Overseer Southern Overseer Northern Overseer

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Images

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  Badlands Siraluun Okane
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  Littoral Siraluun Headdress
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  Littoral Siraluun Dress
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  Reijiri, The Littlest Niffis
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  Western Overseer
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  Mad Star Marionette
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  Yaraq's portal to Linvak Tukal

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