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Patch Details

Patch Date: 21st January, 2014
Patch Size: 2,688K (Client: 4,728K)
Hotfix:  ???k (??th Month)

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Town Crier Rumors

Free Rumors:

Town Crier tells you, "I've heard reports of A'nekshay which were made out of wood instead of sand. How strange."

Town Crier tells you, "I've heard several rumors of new gems that armor tinkerers can use in their craft."

Town Crier tells you, "I've heard several rumors of adventurers getting lost in the woods."

Pyreal Rumors:

Town Crier tells you, "I've heard several rumors of a new Deru tree that has raised a forest maze around itself."

Town Crier tells you, "Adventurers in the new forest area have been spotted carrying strange new wooden weapons."

Town Crier tells you, "News! The art of brewmaking has expanded! Adventurers in the area of the new Deru tree have reported finding new blooms that can be used to make powerful magical meads!"

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Ulgrim Rumors

Free Rumors:

Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "I popped into the Derethian Combat Pit and was saddened by the lack of competition"

Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "So I left a few things in there to make it more exciting."

Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "I ran up to a guy who seemed like he was looking for a fight."

Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "I was like "Hey, let's rumble man.""

Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "Next thing I know he vanished away with a portal gem."

Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "Let's see if he can do that quick enough the next time."

Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "Healers have been honing their skills a bit."

Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "They can wrap a bandage so quick they don't even have to stray from battle."

Stout Rumors:

Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "I was like "Woah there buddy. You need to ease up on those burning coals. They'll always take the easy way out with extra health than to just man up and fight."

Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "In the end, he agreed."

Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "A thank you would be nice."

Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "I was wandering through Southen Osteth the other day."

Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "Well I came across a new Deru tree and thought I'd say hello."

Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "Next thing I know all the creatures are going crazy."

Ulgrim the Unpleasant tell: you, "All I've got to say is; Damn Deru, you scary!"

Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "It seems like everyone hides behind an Aegis these days."

Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "Remember when magic was wonderful and amazing?"

Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "Well maybe things will be a bit more exciting now."

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Monthly Quests

• Monthly Explorer Society Quests

  WARNING: These quests are standalone quests, the xp bonuses are strictly handled by the NPCs in Kara, speak to them after finishing to get your bonus. Also your timer for the bonuses depend on when you completed last month's set of quests, speak to each NPC to find out if your timer hasn't expired yet. More details here.

• Ansar El-Kerdany: - Deathtail

  Ansar El-Kerdany tells you, "Greetings, Adventurer! We are looking for adventurers to slay Deathtail."

  Ansar El-Kerdany tells you, "He lurks in The Graveyard ambushing his prey. Stop him and I shall reward you."

  - Completion Message;

  Ansar El-Kerdany tells you, "You lured the giant rat out and defeated him? Congratulations, and apologies for making you deal with sucha foul rodent."

• Esmond Fielding: - The Dark Spiral

  Esmond Fielding tells you, "This month we have decided that someone must brave The Dark Spiral."

  Esmond Fielding tells you, "Discover the lore inside this dark place and bring it to any who seek it. I shall reward you upon your successful return."

  - Completion Message;

  Esmond Fielding tells you, "Well done my friend. The Dark Spiral is not a place to be taken lightly and you made it through to the other side. Take this as your reward.

• Niccolo De Luca: - Asheron's Raiment

  Niccolo De Luca tells you, "This month we have decided that the Brood Matrons are a nuisance to be sure."

  Niccolo De Luca tells you, "Head to one of their layers and return to me when you have slain the beast."

  - Completion Message;

  40+ Niccolo De Luca tells you, "Hope you didn't get hurt while tackling such a ferocious terrible beast of immense size and power. You truly are a god among gods to have achieved such a noble and daring feat. All look upon with wonder at the hero before me. Such a gift to our world. Such honor and nobility. Such grace and strength. For it is this one who dared to slay the weakest of the Brood Matrons!"

  60+ Niccolo De Luca tells you, "You survived. Really it would be surprising if you hadn't. Challenges are something you tend to avoid then?"

  90+ Niccolo De Luca tells you, "It is good that you made it through to slay the Brood Matron."

Monthly Kill Tasks

WARNING: These Kill Tasks are standalone quests, the xp bonuses are strictly handled by the Rand, Game Hunter in Holtburg, speak to Rand after finishing each Kill Task to get your bonus.

Rand, Game Hunter tells you, "As a game hunter I've tagged a variety of creatures to test your skills. Kill these creatures to test your skills and prove your abilities and I'll make it worth your while."

Rand, Game Hunter tells you, "This month I've tagged Coral Golems as the moderate difficulty prey."

Rand, Game Hunter tells you, "You'll have to kill a few more Swarm Mutilators and return to me."

Rand, Game Hunter tells you, "This month I've tagged Armoredillos in the Valley of Death and Withered Atoll as the high difficulty prey."

Rand, Game Hunter tells you, "This month I've tagged Dark Isle Golems as one of the most difficult prey."

Rand, Game Hunter tells you, "This month I've tagged Violator and Burrowing Grievvers as the other prey of highest difficulty."

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New UI and Game Changes

• Aegis effect is now inactive while in peace mode.
• Healing Skill received a boost to success rate.
• Healing can now be performed in-combat with less effectiveness (penalty), but without the loss of defenses.
• Players can no longer use Recall Gems while in portal space.
• Using Recall Gems now has an animation attached.
• PK changes:
  • Missile/magic CB reduced 5%.
  • Melee CB increased 5%.
  • Melee AR reduced 5%.
  • Aegis effect is 72% as effect for missile and melee in PvP ( 25% full reduction becomes 18%. Partial aegis of 10% would now be 7.2%).
  • PvP mod for the Damage bonus of Elemental casters changed from 25% to 50%.

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New Quests

• Access to the Viridian Rise
• Climbing the Viridian Deru Tree
• Infused Amber Collection
• Corrupted Amber Collection
• Viridian Rise Rare Bosses
• Honeyed Meads
• Kill Tasks
  • Viridian A'nekshen Kill Task
  • Viridian Wasp Kill Task
  • Viridian Zefir Kill Task

Updated Quests

• Aun Golem Hunters - Burning Coal pickup timer added.
• Derethian Combat Arena - New rewards added.

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New NPCs

• Worshipper of Bael'Zharon - near the Derethian Combat Arena at 49.5S, 62.6E in Baishi

  Note: though the NPCs are available in white worlds, only on Darktide these are activated. See this thread for info

• New Viridian Rise Area.
  • Brellegia
  • Aangesilus
  • Swift
  • Kervim'telek
  • Dridge
  • Doriathazaar
  • Vvermurgor - inside the Viridian Root dungeon.

Updated NPCs

• Lore messages concerning Access to the Viridian Rise
  • Asheron
  • Isin Dule
  • Shade of Lady Adja
  • Ulgrim the Unpleasant
  • Popkin of the Gate
• New Prices for Sold Items:
  • Fadsahil al-Tashbi the Master Archmage
  • Farnor the Archmage
  • Gilly
  • Master Shoyanen Kenchu the Archmage
  • Master Celdiseth the Archmage
  • Raenholm the Archmage
  • Skettek the Wanderer
  • Vermilia the Archmage
  • Arqubal the Archmage
  • Hacha Jien the Archmage

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New Locations

• Viridian Rise - New High Level Hunting Ground between Khayyaban and Baishi around 44.0S, 43.4E

From Baishi, take the Kelnen Village portal at 50.0S 63.5E

• Viridian Root dungeon inside the Viridian Rise area.

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New Items

Viridian Rise Rare Bosses
		Essence of Zerzelikyr		Essence of Night Brier		Essence of Wind Fury		Essence of Norshuntyr

Non-PK Infused Amber Collection quest.

Misc Rewards(Infused Amber Collection)
		Aged Legendary Key		Gem of Verdant Force	File:Luminous Amber: Breastplate of the Bulwark Icon.png	Luminous Amber: Breastplate of the Bulwark	File:Luminous Amber: Bracers of Thunderous Blows Icon.png	Luminous Amber: Bracers of Thunderous Blows
	File:Luminous Amber: Helm of Healing Icon.png	Luminous Amber: Helm of Healing	File:Luminous Amber: Shield Fortification Icon.png	Luminous Amber: Shield Fortification	File:Luminous Amber: Sollerets of the Storm Icon.png	Luminous Amber: Sollerets of the Storm		Scroll of Cassius' Ring of Fire II
		Scroll of Eye of the Storm II		Scroll of Halo of Frost II		Scroll of Horizon's Blades II		Scroll of Nuhmudira's Spines II
		Scroll of Searing Disc II		Scroll of Tectonic Rifts II		Scroll of Clouded Soul II		Scroll of Ring of Skulls II
		Scroll of Viridian Rise Tree Recall		Scroll of Viridian Rise Recall		Viridian Rise Deru Portal Sending Gem

Stormwood Weapon Rewards (Infused Amber Collection)
		Stormwood Atlatl		Stormwood Axe		Stormwood Bow		Stormwood Claw
		Stormwood Crossbow		Stormwood Dagger		Stormwood Greatsword		Stormwood Mace
		Stormwood Spear		Stormwood Staff		Stormwood Sword		Stormwood Wand

Oak Stormwood Weapon Rewards (Infused Amber Collection)
		Oak Stormwood Atlatl		Oak Stormwood Axe		Oak Stormwood Bow		Oak Stormwood Claw
		Oak Stormwood Crossbow		Oak Stormwood Dagger		Oak Stormwood Greatsword		Oak Stormwood Mace
		Oak Stormwood Spear		Oak Stormwood Staff		Oak Stormwood Sword		Oak Stormwood Wand

Rare Stormward Weapons (Infused Amber Collection)
		Derubloom Wand		Storming Portal Axe		Vortex Thorn

Random rewards from the PK Corrupted Amber Collection quest.
		Corrupted Amber Shard		Gem of Verdant Force		Viridian Essence	File:Corrupted Amber: Bracers of the Corrupted Heart Icon.png	Corrupted Amber: Bracers of the Corrupted Heart
	File:Corrupted Amber: Girth of the Corrupted Soul Icon.png	Corrupted Amber: Girth of the Corrupted Soul	File:Empowered Amber: Bracers of Life Icon.png	Empowered Amber: Bracers of Life	File:Empowered Amber: Greaves of Life Icon.png	Empowered Amber: Greaves of Life	File:Empowered Amber: Helm of Life Icon.png	Empowered Amber: Helm of Life
	File:Empowered Amber: Pauldrons of Life Icon.png	Empowered Amber: Pauldrons of Life	File:Empowered Amber: Shield Reinforcement Icon.png	Empowered Amber: Shield Reinforcement	File:Empowered Amber: Sollerets of Life Icon.png	Empowered Amber: Sollerets of Life		Gem of Greater Luminance
		Oak Corrupted Heartwood Wand

Viridian Root
		Corrupted Amber Crystal		Corrupted Amber Shard

Honeyed Meads
		Blossoming Nightbloom		Life Infused Nightbloom		Vigor Infused Nightbloom		Mana Infused Nightbloom
		Amber Infused Honey		Full Amber Infused Honey Brew Kettle		Honeyed Life Mead		Honeyed Vigor Mead
		Honeyed Mana Mead

Viridian Rise
		Brier Wasp Hive		Amber Crystal		Infused Amber Shard		Viridian Essence
		Doriathazaar's Horde

Viridian Rise - Menhir Ring at 43.2S 41.6E
		Scattered Notes		Guardian of Oak		Guardian of Hickory		Guardian of Birch
		Guardian of Willow		Guardian of Maple		Guardian of Cedar		Guardian of Pine
		Guardian of Spruce		Guardian of Yew		Guardian of Ash		Ancient Statue of the Viridian Rise

Derethian Combat Arena
		Crystal of Increasing Pain		Crystal of Twisting Wounds		Molten Coal

Updated Items

The following list of Items have had their Cost, Value and/or Weigth Adjusted.

Misc
		Thorsten's Armor

Mana Charges
		Superb Mana Charge		Titan Mana Charge		Massive Mana Charge

Scarabs
		Mana Scarab		Platinum Scarab

Portal Gems
		Celdiseth's Portal Gem		Shoyanen's Portal Gem		Fadsahil's Portal Gem

Tinkering Armatures
		Major Item Tinkering Armature		Minor Item Tinkering Armature		Moderate Item Tinkering Armature

Master Robes
		Faran Life Master Robe		Faran War Master Robe		Faran Creature Master Robe		Faran Item Master Robe
		Suikan Life Master Robe		Suikan War Master Robe		Suikan Creature Master Robe		Suikan Item Master Robe
		Dho Life Master Robe		Dho War Master Robe		Dho Creature Master Robe		Dho Item Master Robe

Updated Retired Items

Pristine Mana Shard, This Item had its Value Reduced.
		Pristine Mana Shard

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New Titles

• Crown of the Deru - The Climbing the Viridian Deru Tree quest.

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Portal.dat

Portal.dat (Ingame Icons)

	7540		7541		7542		7543		7544		7545
	File:Corrupted Amber: Bracers of the Corrupted Heart Icon.png
	754E		754F		7550		7551

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New Creatures

A'nekshay

• A'nekshen Storm Caller
  
• A'nekshen Storm Reaver
  
• A'nekshen Thorn Dancer
  
• A'nekshen Thorn Reaver
  
• NightBrier
  
• Wind Fury
  

Elemental

• Norshuntyr
  
• Oaken Guardian
  

Gromnie

• Emerald Hunting Gromnie
  
• Emerald Thorn Gromnie
  
• Vermilion Thorn Gromnie
  
• Vermilion War Gromnie
  
• Zerzelikyr
  

Phyntos Wasp

• Brier Wasp Swarm
  
• Poisonous Brier Wasp
  
• Venomous Brier Wasp
  

Zefir

• Zefir Thorn Poisoner
  
• Zefir Thorn Ranger
  
• Zefir Thorn Reaver
  
• Zefir Thorn Stalker
  

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  Viridian Rise
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  Canyon and bridge in the Viridian Rise
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  Crossing the Bridge in the Viridian Rise
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  Menhir Ring with Statues in the Viridian Rise
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  Stormwood Wand in use.
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  Viridian Deru Tree
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  Viridian Deru Tree

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Known Issues

• The cost of a Major Item Tinkering Armature was increased from 1 Ancient Mhoire Coin to 100 Ancient Mhoire Coins. This is to be corrected in the February 2014 Patch.
  • Link to thread.

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