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'''March 2004''' - [[Announcements - 2004/03 - Across the Vast Divide|Announcements Page]]
'''March 2004''' - [[Announcements - 2004/03 - Across the Vast Divide|Announcements Page]]
[[Image:Across the Vast Divide Splash Screen Mini.jpg|right|frame|<center>Click image to go right to the new stuff.</center>]]
== Turbine Announcements ==
== Turbine Announcements ==
=== Teaser Images ===
=== Teaser Images ===
'''Turbine:'''
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File:Teaser 200403 ACVault.jpg|[http://acvault.ign.com/ ACVault]
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File:Teaser 200403 JackCat.jpg|[http://www.thejackcat.com/ac/ Maggie the Jackcat]
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File:Teaser 200403 Stratics.jpg|[http://ac.stratics.com/ AC Stratics]
 
File:Teaser 200403 WarCry.jpg|[http://ac.warcry.com/ Warcry's Crossroads of Dereth]  
'''Exclusives:'''
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=== Teaser ===
=== Teaser ===
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== Discoveries ==
== Discoveries ==
=== [[Town Crier]] Rumors ===
=== [[Town Crier]] Rumors ===
<font color=darkgoldenrod>Town Crier tells you, "A friend of mine says that he talked with Ulgrim the other day and he seemed different. He couldn't figure out why exactly."</font><br>
:<font color=darkgoldenrod>Town Crier tells you, "A friend of mine says that he talked with Ulgrim the other day and he seemed different. He couldn't figure out why exactly."
 
:Town Crier tells you, "A mosswart named Grearrk walked into Sawato bawling and bleating. Apparently it found its way into the tavern there. The barkeep knows more."
 
:Town Crier tells you, "An adventurer traveling through town from the north told me that Celdiseth's tumerok apprentice, Aun Aulakhe, has learned new ways to improve that fearsome Invoker of his."
 
:Town Crier tells you, "Aun Aulakhe has sent word that Portal Space disruptions are causing the very boundaries within it to disintegrate."
 
:Town Crier tells you, "I can't believe that Ulgrim killed Nuhmudira... I hear he's on the run from her students now."


<font color=darkgoldenrod>Town Crier tells you, "A mosswart named Grearrk walked into Sawato bawling and bleating. Apparently it found its way into the tavern there. The barkeep knows more."</font><br>
:Town Crier tells you, "I have it on good authority that Ulgrim was seen at a bar a few days ago. Apparently he was drinking heavily.".


<font color=darkgoldenrod>Town Crier tells you, "An adventurer traveling through town from the north told me that Celdiseth's tumerok apprentice, Aun Aulakhe, has learned new ways to improve that fearsome Invoker of his."</font><br>
:Town Crier tells you, "I hear Ulgrim has been seen all over the place. It's hard to figure out how he could be in so many places at once."


<font color=darkgoldenrod>Town Crier tells you, "Aun Aulakhe has sent word that Portal Space disruptions are causing the very boundaries within it to disintegrate."</font><br>
:Town Crier tells you, "I'm wildly speculating, but maybe Ulgrim saw something he shouldn't have. Now he sleeps with the fishes."


<font color=darkgoldenrod>Town Crier tells you, "Did you know that they moved us to a new pay schedule? We only get paid once a month, and only on the first day of the month. But I'm expected to be at my post the same amount of hours... Oh sure the town crier is here for you, but where's the love for us, huh?"</font><br>
:Town Crier tells you, "I've heard tales that tumeroks are gathering from all directions at a point to the north of Yaraq. No outsiders are welcome near their fire -- what unknown purpose could be so important?"


<font color=darkgoldenrod>Town Crier tells you, "I can't believe that Ulgrim killed Nuhmudira... I hear he's on the run from her students now."</font><br>
:Town Crier tells you, "If I were an adventurous soul, which I am not, I'd be looking arround the Blackmire Swamp for anything out of the ordinary."


<font color=darkgoldenrod>Town Crier tells you, "I have it on good authority that Ulgrim was seen at a bar a few days ago. Apparently he was drinking heavily.".</font><br>
:Town Crier tells you, "Mosswarts coming into town and asking for help, speaking Roulean no less. Who would have ever thought?"


<font color=darkgoldenrod>Town Crier tells you, "I hear Ulgrim has been seen all over the place. It's hard to figure out how he could be in so many places at once."</font><br>
:Town Crier tells you, "My sister's best friend's neighbor says that Ulgrim was kidnapped by a Tremendous Monouga."


<font color=darkgoldenrod>Town Crier tells you, "I'm wildly speculating, but maybe Ulgrim saw something he shouldn't have. Now he sleeps with the fishes."</font><br>
:Town Crier tells you, "My Uncle's nephew says that Ulgrim went to live with the Tuskers and learn to throw poo."
 
:Town Crier tells you, "Rumor has it that Aun Aulakhe, in the Tumerok akiekie to the north, has given his faithful Windreave Saritea permission to trade old Invokers for ones with even more powerful magics than before."
 
:Town Crier tells you, "Someone saw Ulgrim on a road near Shoushi. I wonder where he's heading."
 
:Town Crier tells you, "They say that there is a temple buried beneath the Blackmire Swamp, I wonder what is in there?"</font>
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<font color=darkgoldenrod>Town Crier tells you, "I've heard tales that tumeroks are gathering from all directions at a point to the north of Yaraq. No outsiders are welcome near their fire -- what unknown purpose could be so important?"</font><br>
=== [[Ulgrim]] Rumors ===
During the Across the Vast Divide event, Ulgrim was found in the [[Dryreach]] tavern after he had had an accident at the nearby broken Lifestone. See the [[Ulgrim's Bathrobe Quest]] for more details.


<font color=darkgoldenrod>Town Crier tells you, "If I were an adventurous soul, which I am not, I'd be looking arround the Blackmire Swamp for anything out of the ordinary."</font><br>
:<font color=gray>Ulgrim the Unpleasant says, "I have a splitting headache, literally!"<br>


<font color=darkgoldenrod>Town Crier tells you, "Mosswarts coming into town and asking for help, speaking Roulean no less. Who would have ever thought?"</font><br>
:Ulgrim the Unpleasant says, "Oh, the pain!"</font>


<font color=darkgoldenrod>Town Crier tells you, "My sister's best friend's neighbor says that Ulgrim was kidnapped by a Tremendous Monouga."</font><br>
:<font color=green>You give Ulgrim the Unpleasant Filled Beer Stein.</font><br>
:<font color=darkgoldenrod>Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "So, who named that new desert town anyway. Sure Martine probably saved us all, sure he gave his life for us, sure he turned out to be a hero. Who cares! We should have called the place Ulgrim's Ridge. Now that's a town name with style!"


<font color=darkgoldenrod>Town Crier tells you, "My Uncle's nephew says that Ulgrim went to live with the Tuskers and learn to throw poo."</font><br>
:<font color=green>You give Ulgrim the Unpleasant Filled Beer Stein.</font><br>
:Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "So, I missed out on all of the Olthoi business awhile back. I was consumed by my new hobby of house decorating. Asheron had my address in case things got out of hand."<br>
:Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "I'm a little confused though, I heard that Elysa almost died and Asheron almost died, but Nuhmudira took on the Olthoi Queen with a group of brave souls and drove the buggers back. So why isn't Nuhmudira having all sorts of medals and honors bestowed on her?"<br>
:Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "Really? And she wasn't questioned? Huh, not sure how to feel about that. Well if it comes to it Elysa's still my Queen."


<font color=darkgoldenrod>Town Crier tells you, "Rumor has it that Aun Aulakhe, in the Tumerok akiekie to the north, has given his faithful Windreave Saritea permission to trade old Invokers for ones with even more powerful magics than before."</font><br>
:<font color=green>You give Ulgrim the Unpleasant Filled Beer Stein.</font><br>
:Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "Someone's been staying at my house. I noticed my porridge was eaten and my bed was all mussed up. If I catch him he'll be sorry."<br>


<font color=darkgoldenrod>Town Crier tells you, "Someone saw Ulgrim on a road near Shoushi. I wonder where he's heading."</font><br>
:<font color=green>You give Ulgrim the Unpleasant Filled Beer Stein.</font><br>
:Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "You know I'm glad my duplicates are gone, but I've been thinking of the glorious things we could have accomplished."<br>
:Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "We could have formed an Fellowship of Ulgrim, roaming the land looking for people to save and drinks to be drunk."<br>
:Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "We could have tried out a few of the group spells I've been dabbling with."<br>
:Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "We could have gone on fishing trips."<br>
:Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "...I miss those guys."<br>


<font color=darkgoldenrod>Town Crier tells you, "They say that there is a temple buried beneath the Blackmire Swamp, I wonder what is in there?"</font><br>
:<font color=green>You give Ulgrim the Unpleasant Filled Beer Stein.</font><br>
:Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "Where's everyone getting those slick looking hats and suits from?"<br>
:Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "I'd look pretty good in one of those getups don't you think?"<br>
:Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "Yeah, I'd be like Jack Diamond in the "Dark Mystery of the Stolen Stuff!""<br>
:Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "That was a great story."


<font color=darkgoldenrod>Town Crier tells you, "Town criers are available in most major towns to tell you of the latest news and events. We'll also give you a piece of information for a bit of money."</font><br>
:<font color=green>You give Ulgrim the Unpleasant Filled Beer Stein.</font><br>
:Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "Is Asheron still on his island? I guess he and Elysa are still on the outs then. I should check in on him and make sure he doesn't need something."</font><br>
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=== New UI and Game Changes ===
* The town of Yaraq and its nearby dungeons have been revised!
* [[Magic]]
** It is now possible to cast [[Item Magic]] spells directly on the breastplate of a player if they are targeted.
** Life Magic transfer spells such as Health to Mana have been balanced, see the [[Announcements - 2004/03 - Across the Vast Divide#Letter to the Players|Letter to the Players]] for details.
* [[Rumors]]
** Rumors sold in towns are now color-coded and reflect the level range of the associated content. Light Blue notes are for 1-10, Blue are for 10-20, Green are for 20-40, and Orange are for 60-80.
* [[User Interface]]
** You can now see your chance of success as a percentage when crafting (includes Tinkering) by enabling the "Crafting Chance of Success Dialog" option in the [[Options Panel]].
** You can now view previously hidden properties, such as Biting Strike and Crushing Blow, on weapons.
** There are new options via the [[Options Panel#Character Options|Options Panel]] for displaying your birth date, chess rank and more.
{|
|[[File:Crafting Chance of Success Dialog Live.jpg|thumb|100px|Crafting chance of success]]
|[[File:Character Display Options Live.jpg|thumb|New character display options]]
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=== New [[Quests]] ===
=== New [[Quests]] ===
* [[The Temple of Ixir Zi]] (Blackmire 1)
* [[The Temple of Ixir Zi]] (Blackmire 1)
* [[Ulgrim's April Fools]]
* [[Ulgrim's Bathrobe Quest]]


==== Live Events ====
==== Live Events ====
* [[Antius Blackmoor]] appeared and spoke to a player in some detail. See the [[Announcements - 2004/03 - Across the Vast Divide#Teaser 2|2nd]] and [[Announcements - 2004/03 - Across the Vast Divide#Teaser 3|3rd]] teasers for more detail.
* [[03/25/04 - Antius Blackmoor's Investigation]] - [[Antius Blackmoor]] appeared and spoke to a player in some detail about a device in the [[The Temple of Ixir Zi]] that he activated by mistake. The device opened the portals that released the Burun into Dereth.
:<font color=green>The great Blackmire Swamp in Osteth begins to boil. A visible wave of magic erupts from a small temple between the ruins of Yanshi and the city of Sawato. It spreads across the world rippling over the desert and the inland sea, stretching across Dryreach and the eastern shore until all of Dereth and the outlying islands has been touched. Still visible, the wave of energy strikes an unseen barrier. As the blood is siphoned from Strage Device's wound, magical energy filters into the archways. The room shudders with power.
 
:For a brief moment the scent of a fetid, decaying swamp assails the senses. A visible ripple can be seen around Dereth and the islands. As quickly as the wave arose it is gone, and a voice carries on the wind, "Ekta vaik av kintiku, ia avtu ikni livaik ekta ukri! Tik Vaiktu Kiktij, ikni zirku zikt Bur av akri. Klia mijik av iaktik, ikni iak av ixk."</font>


==== Updated Quests ====
==== Updated Quests ====
* [[Invoker (Quest)]]
* [[Buadren Quest]]
 
* [[Invoker Quest]]
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* [[Antius Blackmoor]]
* [[Antius Blackmoor]]
* [[Grearrk, Mosswart Emissary]] - 29.0S, 58.2E
* [[Grearrk, Mosswart Emissary]] - 29.0S, 58.2E
* [[Ulgrim the Unlucky]]
* [[Ulgrim the Unappreciated]] - 94.8S, 9.7W on [[Ulgrim's Island]]
 
* [[Ulgrim the Unintelligible]] - 10.8N, 58.9E in [[Rithwic]]
* [[Ulgrim the Underdressed]] - 33.5S, 72.9E in [[Shoushi]]
* [[Ulgrim the Unbalanced]] - 12.7S, 46.6E in [[Yanshi]]
* [[Ulgrim the Uncooperative]] - 2.8S, 19.6E in [[Samsur]]
* [[Ulgrim the Uncertain]] - 0.5N, 51.4E in [[Lytelthorpe]]
* [[Ulgrim the Unreal]] -  28.0S, 95.5E in [[Tou-Tou]]
* [[Ulgrim the Unlucky]] - 25.7S, 28.2E in [[Uziz]]
* [[Ulgrim the Unclean]] - 28.9S, 59.1E in [[Sawato]]
* [[Ulgrim the Underhanded]] - 17.7N, 63.2E in [[Eastham]]
* [[Ulgrim the Unruly]] - 94.8S, 9.7W on [[Ulgrim's Island]]
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=== New [[Locations]] ===
=== New [[Locations]] ===
* [[Blackmire Temple]]
* [[Hall of the Temple Guardians]]
* [[Hall of the Temple Guardians]]
* [[Hall of the Arbiter]]
* [[Hall of the Arbiter]]
* [[Matron's Outer Chamber]]
* Matron's Outer Chamber
* [[Crypt of Kixkti Xri]]
* [[Crypt of Kixkti Xri]]
* [[17.9S, 3.6W - Tumerok Camp]]
* [[25.1S, 3.9W - Fallen Tumerok Delegation]]
* [[25.5S, 3.4E - Undead Encampment]]


==== Updated Locations ====
* [[Dungeon Mei]] - Level 1-12 restriction removed.
* [[Entrance to Portal Space]] - Main portal restriction of 50+ raised to 70+, all inside restrictions removed
* [[Yaraq]] Updates
** [[Lifestone]] - 21.5S, 1.8W
** Portal drop moved
** [[A Red Rat Lair]] - Renamed from A White Rat Lair. Creatures updated, chest added and level 1-5 requirement removed.
** [[Inner Sea Port Ruins]] - Creatures updated.
** [[Under Cove Crypt]] - Creatures updated, 5+ restriction removed and runed chest added.
** [[21.6S, 9.7E - Cactus Stand|Cactus Stand]] - Runed chest added.
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=== New [[Items]] ===
=== New [[Items]] ===
* [[Image:Xarabydun Portal Summoning Gem Icon.png]] [[Xarabydun Portal Summoning Gem]]
* [[Image:Bathrobe Icon.png]] [[Bathrobe]]


==== [[The Temple of Ixir Zi]] ====
{{Item Table|Caption=Xarabydun Portal Summoning Gem
* [[Image:Ancient Armored Vestment Icon.png]] [[Ancient Armored Vestment]]
| Xarabydun Portal Summoning Gem
* [[Image:Crimson Brace of Pain Icon.png]] [[Crimson Brace of Pain]]
}}
* [[Image:Crown of Anointed Blood Icon.png]] [[Crown of Anointed Blood]]
* [[Image:Ensorcelled Falchion Icon.png]] [[Ensorcelled Falchion]]
* [[Image:Ixir's Staff of Eyes Icon.png]] [[Ixir's Staff of Eyes]]
* [[Image:Lance of the Bloodletter Icon.png]] [[Lance of the Bloodletter]]
* [[Image:Portal to Kivik Lir's Temple Icon.png]] [[Portal to Kivik Lir's Temple]]
* [[Image:Sickle of Writhing Fury Icon.png]] [[Sickle of Writhing Fury]]


==== Invoker ====
{{Item Table|Caption=[[The Temple of Ixir Zi]]
* [[Image:Ebon Mattekar Hide Icon.png]] [[Ebon Mattekar Hide]]
| Odd Looking Vine
* [[Image:Fire Shreth Hide Icon.png]] [[Fire Shreth Hide]]
| Guardian of the Crypt
| Guardian of Fury
| Judge of the Appeasement
| Judge of the Sacrifice
| Guardian of the High Matriarch
| Guardian of the Matriarch's Gaze
| Guardian of the Restless Dead
| Guardian of the Sacrificial Urns
| High Matron Arbiter
| Sarcophagus of High Matriarch, Ixir Zi
| Gem of Appeasement
| Heart of the Temple
| Offering Plate
| Offering Plate with Offerings
| Offering Table
| Offering Urn
| Satchel
| Sacrificial Bones
| Satchel with Offerings
| Ancient Armored Vestment
| Crimson Brace of Pain
| Crown of Anointed Blood
| Esorcelled Falchion
| Ixir's Staff of the Eyes
| Lance of the Bloodletter
| Portal to Kivik Lir's Temple
| Sickle of Writhing Fury
}}


==== Rumors ====
{{Item Table|Caption=[[Ulgrim's Bathrobe Quest]]
* [[Image:Ancient Warrior's Tower Icon.png]] [[Ancient Warrior's Tower]]
| Bathrobe
* [[Image:Braid Manor Ruin Icon.png]] [[Braid Manor Ruin]]
| Splinter of Wood
* [[Image:Bulletin Icon.png]] [[Bulletin]]
}}
* [[Image:Caves in the Foothills Icon.png]] [[Caves in the Foothills]]
 
* [[Image:Fort Aimaru Icon.png]] [[Fort Aimaru]]
{{Item Table|Caption=[[Rumors]]
* [[Image:Mosswart Temple Icon.png]] [[Mosswart Temple]]
| Ancient Warrior's Tower
* [[Image:North and East Yaraq Outposts Icon.png]] [[North and East Yaraq Outposts]]
| Braid Manor Ruin
* [[Image:Rat Cave Icon.png]] [[Rat Cave]]
| Bulletin (Shoushi)
* [[Image:Red Rat Lair Icon.png]] [[Red Rat Lair]]
| Bulletin (Yaraq)
* [[Image:Shoushi Banderling Camp Icon.png]] [[Shoushi Banderling Camp]]
| Caves in the Foothills
* [[Image:Shoushi Drudge Temple Icon.png]] [[Shoushi Drudge Temple]]
| Fort Aimaru (Text)
* [[Image:The Cursed Swamp Icon.png]] [[The Cursed Swamp]]
| Mosswart Hangout
* [[Image:The Broken Hall Icon.png]] [[The Broken Hall ]]
| Mosswart Temple
* [[Image:Tumerok Akiekie Icon.png]] [[Tumerok Akiekie]]
| North and East Yaraq Outposts
* [[Image:Tumerok Camp Icon.png]] [[Tumerok Camp]]
| Rat Cave (Text)
* [[Image:Undead Encampment Icon.png]] [[Undead Encampment]]
| Directions to the Red Rat Lair
| Shoushi Banderling Camp
| Shoushi Drudge Temple
| Skeleton Raids
| The Cursed Swamp
  | The Broken Hall
| Tumerok Akiekie
| Tumerok Camp
| Undead Encampment
| Skeleton Castle Rumor
}}


==== Updated Items ====
==== Updated Items ====
* [[Image:Creepy Statue Icon.png]] [[Creepy Statue]] - Artwork updated
* {{Icon Link|Dread Mattekar Hide}} - Changed to [[Ebon Mattekar Hide]]
 
* {{Icon Link|Fire Auroch Hide}} - Changed to [[Fire Shreth Hide]]
* {{Icon Link|Invoker}} -  Mana Conversion: +12% and [[Biting Strike]] added, 50+ requirement increased to 70+, artwork updated
* {{Icon Link|Small Creepy Statue}} - Artwork updated
* {{Icon Link|A Call To Arms}} - Icon updated.
* {{Icon Link|A Sparking Stone}} - Icon updated
* {{Icon Link|A Strange Rift}} - Icon updated
* {{Icon Link|Armoredillo Lair Directions}} - Icon updated
* {{Icon Link|Directions to the Sea Temple Catacombs}} - Icon updated
* {{Icon Link|Drudge Rumor}} - Icon updated
* {{Icon Link|Dungeon Mei Directions}} - Icon updated
* {{Icon Link|Duplicated Portals}} - Icon updated.
* {{Icon Link|Green Mire Camp Directions}} - Icon updated.
* {{Icon Link|Traveler's Rumor}} - Icon updated
* {{Icon Link|Shoushi Grotto Directions}} - Icon updated
* {{Icon Link|Yaraq Tunnels Directions}} - Text and icon updated
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=== New Spells ===
=== New Spells ===
* [[Asphyxiation]] (Lowers the attributes of a fellowship by 40 points for two minutes.)
==== Fellowship Spells ====
* [[Death's Vice]] (Lowers total health of each fellowship member by 50%.)
* [[Asphyxiation]] - "Lowers the attributes of a fellowship by 40 points for two minutes."
* [[Exposed Flesh]] (Lowers acid resistance of all fellow memebers by 190%.)
* [[Death's Vice]] - "Lowers total health of each fellowship member by 50%."
* [[Grip of Death]] (Lowers all skills by 99%.)
* [[Exposed Flesh]] - "Lowers acid resistance of all fellow memebers by 190%."
* [[Kiss of the Grave]] (Lowers total stamina of each fellowship member by 50%.)
* [[Grip of Death]] - "Lowers all skills by 99%."
* [[Matron's Curse]] (Lowers total mana of each fellowship member by 50%.)
* [[Kiss of the Grave]] - "Lowers total stamina of each fellowship member by 50%."
* [[Parlyzing Touch]] (Lowers all attributes by 99%.)
* [[Matron's Curse]] - "Lowers total mana of each fellowship member by 50%."
* [[Plague]] (Target's total health is reduced by 50%.)
* [[Paralyzing Touch]] - "Lowers all attributes by 99%."
* [[Ward of Rebirth]] (Increases natural healing rate of all fellowship members by 150%.)
* [[Plague]] - "Target's total health is reduced by 50%."
* [[Ward of Rebirth]] - "Increases natural healing rate of all fellowship members by 150%."


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=== New [[Creatures]] ===
=== Portal.dat ===
{{Creature Class|Burun}}
:[[File:Portaldat 200403.png]]
:* [[Burun Ruuk Ruffian]]
:* [[Burun Ruuk Adherent]]
:* [[Burun Ruuk Lout]]


{{Creature Class|Golem}}
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:* [[Mighty Oak Golem]]


{{Creature Class|Mattekar}}
=== New [[Creatures]] ===
:* [[Ebon Mattekar]]
:{|cellpadding=5
 
|-valign=top
{{Creature Class|Shreth}}
|
:* [[Fire Shreth]]
{{Creature Class|Burun
 
| Burun Ruuk Ruffian
{{Creature Class|Undead}}
| Burun Ruuk Adherent
:* [[Ancient Soul]]
| Burun Ruuk Lout
:* [[Apprentice Jexki Ki]]
}}
:* [[Grave Spirit]]
{{Creature Class|Golem
:* [[Consort Ibrexi Jikti]]
| Mighty Oak Golem
:* [[Matriarch Kixkti Xri]]
}}
{{Creature Class|Mattekar
| Ebon Mattekar
}}
|
{{Creature Class|Shreth
| Fire Shreth
}}
{{Creature Class|Undead
| Ancient Soul
| Apprentice Jexki Ki
| Grave Spirit
| Consort Ibrexi Jikti
| Matriarch Kixkti Xri
}}
|}
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=== Images ===
Click image for full size.
<gallery widths=200px heights=200px perrow=3>
File:Character Login Screen (Across the Vast Divide) Live.jpg|Character Login Screen
File:Small Creepy Statue (Old) Live.jpg|Small Creepy Statue Artwork - Before
File:Small Creepy Statue Live.jpg|Small Creepy Statue Artwork - After
File:Live.jpg|
</gallery>
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=== Splash Screen ===
=== Splash Screen ===
[[Image:Across the Vast Divide Splash Screen.jpg]]
[[File:Across the Vast Divide Splash Screen.jpg]]


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Discoveries

Town Crier Rumors

Town Crier tells you, "A friend of mine says that he talked with Ulgrim the other day and he seemed different. He couldn't figure out why exactly."
Town Crier tells you, "A mosswart named Grearrk walked into Sawato bawling and bleating. Apparently it found its way into the tavern there. The barkeep knows more."
Town Crier tells you, "An adventurer traveling through town from the north told me that Celdiseth's tumerok apprentice, Aun Aulakhe, has learned new ways to improve that fearsome Invoker of his."
Town Crier tells you, "Aun Aulakhe has sent word that Portal Space disruptions are causing the very boundaries within it to disintegrate."
Town Crier tells you, "I can't believe that Ulgrim killed Nuhmudira... I hear he's on the run from her students now."
Town Crier tells you, "I have it on good authority that Ulgrim was seen at a bar a few days ago. Apparently he was drinking heavily.".
Town Crier tells you, "I hear Ulgrim has been seen all over the place. It's hard to figure out how he could be in so many places at once."
Town Crier tells you, "I'm wildly speculating, but maybe Ulgrim saw something he shouldn't have. Now he sleeps with the fishes."
Town Crier tells you, "I've heard tales that tumeroks are gathering from all directions at a point to the north of Yaraq. No outsiders are welcome near their fire -- what unknown purpose could be so important?"
Town Crier tells you, "If I were an adventurous soul, which I am not, I'd be looking arround the Blackmire Swamp for anything out of the ordinary."
Town Crier tells you, "Mosswarts coming into town and asking for help, speaking Roulean no less. Who would have ever thought?"
Town Crier tells you, "My sister's best friend's neighbor says that Ulgrim was kidnapped by a Tremendous Monouga."
Town Crier tells you, "My Uncle's nephew says that Ulgrim went to live with the Tuskers and learn to throw poo."
Town Crier tells you, "Rumor has it that Aun Aulakhe, in the Tumerok akiekie to the north, has given his faithful Windreave Saritea permission to trade old Invokers for ones with even more powerful magics than before."
Town Crier tells you, "Someone saw Ulgrim on a road near Shoushi. I wonder where he's heading."
Town Crier tells you, "They say that there is a temple buried beneath the Blackmire Swamp, I wonder what is in there?"

Ulgrim Rumors

During the Across the Vast Divide event, Ulgrim was found in the Dryreach tavern after he had had an accident at the nearby broken Lifestone. See the Ulgrim's Bathrobe Quest for more details.

Ulgrim the Unpleasant says, "I have a splitting headache, literally!"
Ulgrim the Unpleasant says, "Oh, the pain!"
You give Ulgrim the Unpleasant Filled Beer Stein.
Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "So, who named that new desert town anyway. Sure Martine probably saved us all, sure he gave his life for us, sure he turned out to be a hero. Who cares! We should have called the place Ulgrim's Ridge. Now that's a town name with style!"
You give Ulgrim the Unpleasant Filled Beer Stein.
Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "So, I missed out on all of the Olthoi business awhile back. I was consumed by my new hobby of house decorating. Asheron had my address in case things got out of hand."
Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "I'm a little confused though, I heard that Elysa almost died and Asheron almost died, but Nuhmudira took on the Olthoi Queen with a group of brave souls and drove the buggers back. So why isn't Nuhmudira having all sorts of medals and honors bestowed on her?"
Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "Really? And she wasn't questioned? Huh, not sure how to feel about that. Well if it comes to it Elysa's still my Queen."
You give Ulgrim the Unpleasant Filled Beer Stein.
Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "Someone's been staying at my house. I noticed my porridge was eaten and my bed was all mussed up. If I catch him he'll be sorry."
You give Ulgrim the Unpleasant Filled Beer Stein.
Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "You know I'm glad my duplicates are gone, but I've been thinking of the glorious things we could have accomplished."
Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "We could have formed an Fellowship of Ulgrim, roaming the land looking for people to save and drinks to be drunk."
Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "We could have tried out a few of the group spells I've been dabbling with."
Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "We could have gone on fishing trips."
Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "...I miss those guys."
You give Ulgrim the Unpleasant Filled Beer Stein.
Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "Where's everyone getting those slick looking hats and suits from?"
Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "I'd look pretty good in one of those getups don't you think?"
Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "Yeah, I'd be like Jack Diamond in the "Dark Mystery of the Stolen Stuff!""
Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "That was a great story."
You give Ulgrim the Unpleasant Filled Beer Stein.
Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "Is Asheron still on his island? I guess he and Elysa are still on the outs then. I should check in on him and make sure he doesn't need something."

New UI and Game Changes

  • The town of Yaraq and its nearby dungeons have been revised!
  • Magic
    • It is now possible to cast Item Magic spells directly on the breastplate of a player if they are targeted.
    • Life Magic transfer spells such as Health to Mana have been balanced, see the Letter to the Players for details.
  • Rumors
    • Rumors sold in towns are now color-coded and reflect the level range of the associated content. Light Blue notes are for 1-10, Blue are for 10-20, Green are for 20-40, and Orange are for 60-80.
  • User Interface
    • You can now see your chance of success as a percentage when crafting (includes Tinkering) by enabling the "Crafting Chance of Success Dialog" option in the Options Panel.
    • You can now view previously hidden properties, such as Biting Strike and Crushing Blow, on weapons.
    • There are new options via the Options Panel for displaying your birth date, chess rank and more.
Crafting chance of success
New character display options

New Quests

Live Events

The great Blackmire Swamp in Osteth begins to boil. A visible wave of magic erupts from a small temple between the ruins of Yanshi and the city of Sawato. It spreads across the world rippling over the desert and the inland sea, stretching across Dryreach and the eastern shore until all of Dereth and the outlying islands has been touched. Still visible, the wave of energy strikes an unseen barrier. As the blood is siphoned from Strage Device's wound, magical energy filters into the archways. The room shudders with power.
For a brief moment the scent of a fetid, decaying swamp assails the senses. A visible ripple can be seen around Dereth and the islands. As quickly as the wave arose it is gone, and a voice carries on the wind, "Ekta vaik av kintiku, ia avtu ikni livaik ekta ukri! Tik Vaiktu Kiktij, ikni zirku zikt Bur av akri. Klia mijik av iaktik, ikni iak av ixk."

Updated Quests

New NPCs

New Locations

Updated Locations

New Items

Xarabydun Portal Summoning Gem
Xarabydun Portal Summoning Gem


The Temple of Ixir Zi
Odd Looking Vine
Guardian of the Crypt
Guardian of Fury
Judge of the Appeasement
Judge of the Sacrifice
Guardian of the High Matriarch
Guardian of the Matriarch's Gaze
Guardian of the Restless Dead
Guardian of the Sacrificial Urns
High Matron Arbiter
Sarcophagus of High Matriarch, Ixir Zi
Gem of Appeasement
Heart of the Temple
Offering Plate
Offering Plate with Offerings
Offering Table
Offering Urn
Satchel
Sacrificial Bones
Satchel with Offerings
Ancient Armored Vestment
Crimson Brace of Pain
Crown of Anointed Blood
Esorcelled Falchion
Ixir's Staff of the Eyes
Lance of the Bloodletter
Portal to Kivik Lir's Temple
Sickle of Writhing Fury


Ulgrim's Bathrobe Quest
Bathrobe
Splinter of Wood


Rumors
Ancient Warrior's Tower
Braid Manor Ruin
Bulletin (Shoushi)
Bulletin (Yaraq)
Caves in the Foothills
Fort Aimaru (Text)
Mosswart Hangout
Mosswart Temple
North and East Yaraq Outposts
Rat Cave (Text)
Directions to the Red Rat Lair
Shoushi Banderling Camp
Shoushi Drudge Temple
Skeleton Raids
The Cursed Swamp
The Broken Hall
Tumerok Akiekie
Tumerok Camp
Undead Encampment
Skeleton Castle Rumor


Updated Items

New Spells

Fellowship Spells

  • Asphyxiation - "Lowers the attributes of a fellowship by 40 points for two minutes."
  • Death's Vice - "Lowers total health of each fellowship member by 50%."
  • Exposed Flesh - "Lowers acid resistance of all fellow memebers by 190%."
  • Grip of Death - "Lowers all skills by 99%."
  • Kiss of the Grave - "Lowers total stamina of each fellowship member by 50%."
  • Matron's Curse - "Lowers total mana of each fellowship member by 50%."
  • Paralyzing Touch - "Lowers all attributes by 99%."
  • Plague - "Target's total health is reduced by 50%."
  • Ward of Rebirth - "Increases natural healing rate of all fellowship members by 150%."

Portal.dat

New Creatures

Burun

Golem

Mattekar

Shreth

Undead

Images

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  • Character Login Screen

    Character Login Screen

  • Small Creepy Statue Artwork - Before

    Small Creepy Statue Artwork - Before

  • Small Creepy Statue Artwork - After

    Small Creepy Statue Artwork - After

Splash Screen

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