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Town Crier tells you, "Antius Blackmoor offers his thanks to all who helped push the Viamontians back from Zaikhal. They are still a threat to that city, but not such a vital and impending one as they once were."

Town Crier tells you, "Do yourself a favor; if you run across a woman named Xsao Lann, stay away. That lady's crazy."

Town Crier tells you, "Have you seen one of those new Pitcher Plants? Frightening, hideous things, I say."

Town Crier tells you, "How's that Violet Ball treating you? Didn't I give you one a few months ago? I think I did, but I'm not sure. I talk to so many folks these days. It's hard to keep you all straight."

Town Crier tells you, "I have heard that the Hea town of Ahurenga is being plagued by thefts..."

Town Crier tells you, "I have seldom pitied a race of creatures more than I pity the Fiun. To hear their tale, oh it makes the heart weep. And let me tell you, if you have little

Town Crier tells you, "I just received a report from Einrik Gaul. It seems the Withered creatures near the Singularity Caul have expanded their base of operations. I certainly hope this expansion doesn't continue."

Town Crier tells you, "If you go out and about, I recommend you stay far away from the Singularity Caul. Rumor has it that the Order of the Raven Hand has moved in and set up shop."

Town Crier tells you, "I've heard reports that a crew of bandits have set up an impregnable fortress atop a spire in the Direlands. The Queen has asked her guard to confront those bandits for certain crimes they have committed against the realm, but none of them have yet figured out how to scale that spire."

Town Crier tells you, "Jin Ghao is stationed at Danby's Outpost. He needs people to help him find the truth of these rumors about Fort Tethana. If you desire to aid the Queen, you should speak with him."

Town Crier tells you, "Shadow Hunter Sarkin Killcrane of the Knights of the Golden Flame has been stationed in Wai Jhou. He has long been a friend of the realm, so I stopped by for a visit, but all he wanted to talk about was the happenings upon the Singularity Caul."

Town Crier tells you, "Speaking of crazy people, have you met Surloshen? I have seldom had a more uncomfortable conversation than the one I had with him."

Town Crier tells you, "There is a name I have heard whispered amongst those who study the occult histories of Auberean. I know not what it means, but everyone I have asked about it turns white with fear and cautions me to lower my voice. The name... the name is 'Grael'. See what you can find out about it."

Town Crier tells you, "There's a young man named Jacob who resides in Arwic. I hear he needs help retrieving an item from his corpse. I swear, it's a wonder these newcomers aren't all running around naked and weaponless."

Town Crier tells you, "There are tales of a Sclavus who has kept a ten thousand year vigil in the swamp by his master's tomb, somewhere in the Direlands. Ten thousand years! Imagine what the swamp air must do to the skin after all that time!"

Town Crier tells you, "There is a small gang of skeletons out by Arwic who have established a new outpost. I wonder what sort of assault they might be planning. Wait, do skeletons plan anything? Do they have brains? And how do they move?"
Town Crier tells you, "This certainly is a strange world."
Town Crier sighs.

Town Crier tells you, "Who would have thought plants would thrive on sausage? This certainly is a world of wonders."

Town Crier tells you, "Word has it the commander of Fort Tethana has been seen in strange company. The rumors are - and I hate to say this - that Viamontian Knights have passed freely through his lands. What could that man be planning?"

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New Quests

• Blood Gem of Rikt Zir Quest (Ricardo's Blood Gem)
• Counterfeit Writ
• Crypt of Adhorix Quest
• Darling's Collar Quest
• Farmer Kao's Plea for Help
• Fort Tethana Tug of War
• Grael's Rage
• Hea Bone and Hide Shirt Quest
• House Plants (Monster Seeds)
• Jacob's Axe Quest
• Lunnum's Pyre
• Sepulcher of Nightmares
• Squalid Shield Quest
• The Hunt for Muldaveus
• Tunnel of Love
• Worn and Battered Weapons
• Hunter Quest (Arctic Mattekar)
• Hunter Quest (Blood Shreths)
• Hunter Quest (Deathcap Thrungus)
• Hunter Quest (Dire Mattekar)
• Hunter Quest (Ebon Gromnies)
• Hunter Quest (Floesharks)
• Hunter Quest (Grievver Violators)
• Hunter Quest (Iron Spined Chitticks)
• Hunter Quest (K'nath An'dras)
• Hunter Quest (Littoral Siraluun)
• Hunter Quest (Mosswart Worshippers)
• Hunter Quest (Mottled Carenzis)
• Hunter Quest (Naughty Skeletons)
• Hunter Quest (Olthoi Rippers)
• Hunter Quest (Polardillos)
• Hunter Quest (Polar Ursuins)
• Hunter Quest (Plate Armoredillos)
• Hunter Quest (Tukora Lieutenants)
• Hunter Quest (Repugnant Eaters)
• Hunter Quest (Wicked Skeletons)

Updated Quests

• Withered Weapons

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New NPCs

• Shanrek the Forger in Bandit Castle
• Chef Jonus
• Larnia
• Hinkel
• Markus
• Arwyth Margyle
• Soldier (Fort Tethana)
• Soldier 1 (Renegade Incursion)
• Soldier 2 (Renegade Incursion)

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New Locations

• Blue Coral Reef
• Bandit Forger Mansion at 76.0S 67.1W
• Renegade Incursion
• 5.9N, 69.0W - Viamontian Camp

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New Items

Blood Gem of Rikt Zir Quest

		Blue Blood Gem Fragment		Green Blood Gem Fragment		Red Blood Gem Fragment		Large Blood Gem Fragment
		Blood Gem of Rikt Zir		Squalid Leggings

Counterfeit Writ

		Blue Coral Reef		Blue Coral		Fake Niffis Pearl		Official Agents of the Arcanum Notice
		Crate of Fake Niffis Pearls		Scribe's Quill

Crypt of Adhorix Quest

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Crypt of Adhorix's Portal Gem

File:Tome Rubble Icon.png

Tome Rubble

Tome of Blood and Bone

Darling's Collar Quest

Darling's Collar

Ursuin Toy

Farmer Kao's Plea for Help

		A Farmer's Plea for Help		Farmer Kao's Feed Bag		Farmer Kao's Shovel		Farmer Kao's Water Bucket
		Farmer Kao's Gardening Gloves		Decorative Ursuin Head

Fort Tethana Tug of War

		Knight's Stash		Tethana's Response		The Queen's Missive		Tethana's Price
		Blade of the Realm		Renlen's Grace		Fort Tethana Portal Gem

Grael's Rage

		Untranslated Song of Grael		Untranslated Grael Rebellion		Untranslated Dreams of Salt and Ash		The Song of Grael
		The Grael Rebellion		Rage of Grael Gem

Hea Bone and Hide Shirt Quest

Head of Big Chief Hagra

Hea Bone and Hide Shirt

House Plants

		Red Monster Seed		Orange Monster Seed		Yellow Monster Seed		Red Monster Sprout
		Orange Monster Sprout		Yellow Monster Sprout		Fertilized Sundew		Fertilized Fly Trap
		Fertilized Pitcher Plant

The Hunt for Muldaveus

Squalid Coat

Jacob's Axe

Jacob's Axe

Axe Head Helm

Keyrings

Black Marrow Keyring

Lunnum's Pyre

		Story of Lunnum's Pyre		Fiun Hatchet		Ice Log		Purified Ice Log
		Smoldering Ice Log		Luminous Robe

Tunnel of Love Quest

Butterscotch Suckling

A Letter From the Heart

Surloshen's Helm

Sepulcher of Nightmares

		Iniquitous Fragment		Raven Fragment		Twilight Fragment		Vestibule Lock
		Caliginous Aegis		Raven Aegis		Circle of Raven Might		Unreadable Dericost Tome
		Translated Dericost Tome		Account of the Spear of Mukkir		Journal of High Archon Kraest		Mitts of the Hunter

Squalid Shield Quest

Fine Leather Scraps

Fine Metal Scraps

Squalid Shield

New Trophies

		Olthoi Slasher Carapace		Olthoi Slayer Carapace		Olthoi Ripper Spine	File:Mosswart Armband Icon.png	Mosswart Armband
		Skeletal Jawbone (Naughty Skeleton)		Skeletal Jawbone (Wicked Skeleton)		Rotting Bandage		Lugian Commander's Insignia
		Lugian Sentinel's Insignia		Lugian Lieutenant's Insignia		Spiny Grievver Leg (Burrowing Grievver)		Spiny Grievver Leg (Grievver Violator)
		Lugian Lieutenant's Insignia

Withered Weapons

Wretched Crossbow

Soulless Staff

Lifeless Knuckles

Worn and Battered Weapons

		First Half of a Battered Atlatl		Second Half of a Battered Atlatl		Battered Old Atlatl
		First Half of a Battered Axe		Second Half of a Battered Axe		Battered Old Axe
		First Half of a Battered Bow		Second Half of a Battered Bow		Battered Old Bow
		First Half of a Battered Cestus		Second Half of a Battered Cestus		Battered Old Cestus
		First Half of a Battered Crossbow		Second Half of a Battered Crossbow		Battered Old Crossbow

		First Half of a Battered Dagger		Second Half of a Battered Dagger		Battered Old Dagger
		First Half of a Battered Mace		Second Half of a Battered Mace		Battered Old Mace
		First Half of a Battered Spear		Second Half of a Battered Spear		Battered Old Spear
		First Half of a Battered Staff		Second Half of a Battered Staff		Battered Old Staff
		First Half of a Battered Sword		Second Half of a Battered Sword		Battered Old Sword

		First Half of a Worn Atlatl		Second Half of a Worn Atlatl		Worn Old Atlatl
		First Half of a Worn Axe		Second Half of a Worn Axe		Worn Old Axe
		First Half of a Worn Bow		Second Half of a Worn Bow		Worn Old Bow
		First Half of a Worn Cestus		Second Half of a Worn Cestus		Worn Old Cestus
		First Half of a Worn Crossbow		Second Half of a Worn Crossbow		Worn Old Crossbow

		First Half of a Worn Dagger		Second Half of a Worn Dagger		Worn Old Dagger
		First Half of a Worn Mace		Second Half of a Worn Mace		Worn Old Mace
		First Half of a Worn Spear		Second Half of a Worn Spear		Worn Old Spear
		First Half of a Worn Staff		Second Half of a Worn Staff		Worn Old Staff
		First Half of a Worn Sword		Second Half of a Worn Sword		Worn Old Sword

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New Creatures

Crystal Obsidian Sentient Fragment Golem Guardian Blue Coral Golem Grievver Greater Penumbral Horror Penumbral Horror Human Archon Traesis Archon Ingfall Archon Greis Bandit Forger Gronk the Hammer Raven Auger Raven Conscript Raven Hunter Margul Xaa Xiil

Mosswart Big Chief Hagra Shadow Greater Void Lord Void Lord Skeleton Hard-Headed Skeleton Tusker Stomper Undead Eternal Harvester Ursuin Cave Ursuin Darling Fazenda Terror

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