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=== [[Town Crier]] Rumors === | === [[Town Crier]] Rumors === | ||
<font color=darkgoldenrod> 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." | <font color=darkgoldenrod> | ||
: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, "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, "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, "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, "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, "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, "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 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, "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, "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, "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, "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, "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, "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, "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." | :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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=== New UI and Game Changes === | === New UI and Game Changes === | ||
* The three starter towns and their nearby content have been revised | * [[Towns]] | ||
* The | ** 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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Revision as of 15:03, 21 January 2012

December 2004 - Announcements Page
Turbine Announcements
Click image for full size version.
Rollout
Release Notes
Letter to the Players
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."
Ulgrim Rumors
No new messages this month.
New UI and Game Changes
- 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.
- The three starter towns and their nearby content have been revised to make them more desirable social centers:
New Quests
- Alfrin's Stolen Supplies
- The Feud of the Natural Philosophers
- Niffis Fighting Pits
- Power Forges
- Siraluun Claw Crafters
- Siraluun Weapons
- Suzuhara's Care Package
Updated Quests
Live Events
- <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>!
New NPCs
- Alfrin
- Aun Nireeura
- Aun Kahuiura
- Aun Ihmenaura
- Aun Pitamaura
- 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
- 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.
- 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
New Locations
- Ishaq's Cellar - 66.1S, 86.6W near Ayan Baqur
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, creatures updated, key-requirement removed, Brogord's Axe quest item (letter) added
- Drudge Hideout - Alfrin's Stolen Supplies added, New creatures
- Holtburg Redoubt - Portal moved, creatures updated, Worcer's Missing Heirlooms quest items added, Brogord's Axe quest item removed.
- Rat Bunker - New creatures
- 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, 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
New Items
| 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 | |||||
| The Feud of the Natural Philosophers | ||||||||
| Feud of the Natural Philosophers | Ishaq's Lost Key | Ruined Notes | Ishaq's Mace | |||||
| Tanami's Crossbow | ||||||||
| Niffis Fighting Pits | ||||||||
| The Littlest Niffis | Niffis Fighting Pits (Portal Gem) | Heartfelt Plea | Wallbound Niffis | |||||
| Siraluun Claw Crafters | ||||||||
| Untamed Siraluun Claw | Badlands Siraluun Claw | |||||||
| Suzuhara's Care Package | ||||||||
| Suzuhara Baijin's Delivery | 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 | 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 Skeletal 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
Portal.dat
New Creatures
Images
Click image for full size.
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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

