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Town Crier Rumors

Town Crier tells you, "Students of Nuhmudira are in some of the towns. Humans, Tumeroks and Lugians, learning and working peacefully together... Imagine that!"

Town Crier tells you, "Every year it's the same thing. The first snowfall brings those animated snowballs down from the mountains. My brother's wife's sister's cousin said they can't be trusted. Says they threw him out of his own house the other night and were freezing the place over when they happened across his hearth and melted clean away. Good thing he had a roaring fire going! To be fair though, I hear it's mostly the two-headed ones that are causing all the trouble."

Town Crier tells you, "I would love to take a look at one of those giant gift boxes that appeared in a number of the towns. But no, I'm stuck here and talking to you."

Town Crier tells you, "I heard an odd story from a hunter today. He says that he came across a blind snowman in the northern woods. Said the thing was too pitiful to kill. If you hear of anything that might help it you should head out there."

Town Crier tells you, "If you go talk to one of Nuhmudira's students in some of the towns they may tell you how you can get something nice out of those giant gift boxes."

Town Crier tells you, "The Furniture Vendors are selling some nice new items for houses and the Woodsmen who have been busy preparing for Winter have some new items as well."

Town Crier tells you, "They say that a woman trafficking in dark magic lives inside that cottage and that she knows something of the King of the Tuskers. Seek her out if you dare."

Town Crier tells you, "Some have said that Ketnan did not move to Aphus Lassel of his own accord, that there was something or someone that drove him there. Sometimes I almost feel for him."

Town Crier tells you, "The Winter winds have blown in a strange new flower. If you are interested in seeing one I was told they can be found in the mountains. They seem to flourish in the chill air."

Town Crier tells you, "I heard that a cottage mysteriously appeared on the second island of Aphus Lassel. Only those strong enough to survive there should go though."

Town Crier tells you, "I don't know if it's true, but I did hear that High Queen Elysa is rebuilding her home somewhere near Asheron's island."

Town Crier tells you, "Can't beat a nice cup of hot chocolate on a cold winter day."

Town Crier tells you, "Want to know what makes it even better? I bet you do."

Town Crier tells you, "Students of Nuhmudira are in some of the towns. Humans, Tumeroks and Lugians, learning and working peacefully together... Imagine that!"

Town Crier tells you, "I never realized some of my items could be hooked in my house. Why, it's as if they just became hookable all of a sudden."

Town Crier tells you, "I heard that a cottage mysteriously appeared on the second island of Aphus Lassel. Only those strong enough to survive there should go though."

Town Crier tells you, "Do you really think that the tuskers have a King? What would he be like? I know I certainly wouldn't want to meet him if he is anything like those Annihilators."

Town Crier tells you, "I hear tell that a few vendors you don't normally see selling house items are doing just that. They say they need to make up for some of the income they lost to people vacationing on Tusker Island. Even the Tumeroks and Lugians have felt the pinch and are selling souvenirs."

Town Crier tells you, "I found this scroll a while back and copied the words down because the parchment was too old to move. I've been trying to translate it for a while now but I finally figured out what it said. 'It eats all starting with their bottom.' What does that mean?"

Town Crier tells you, "Have you seen Arwic? It's looking like a real town again! I'm checking with the Crier's Guild to see if I can get a position there."

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New UI and Major Game Changes

• The town of Arwic has finally been rebuilt since it was destroyed by a Shadow Spire.
• King Bobo has been found on Aphus Lassel and he is rewarding those who best the Tusker Hero Mowen Udaun.
• A new type of dagger - the Dirk - has been added to the game.
• Many more items from the game can now be hooked within a house.

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New Quests

• The Blind Snowman
• Gift Box Quest
• King Bobo

Updated Quests

• Feud of Neydisa and Bandit Castle:

• Gormling's Note is now worth 100,000 experience and 20 Oswald's Throwing Daggers.
• Gwillim's Alchemy Bag is now worth 50,000 experience and 250 Deadly Frost Arrows.
• Gwillim's Alchemy Notes are now worth 100,000 experience.
• Neydisa Hauberk now has an AL of 160.

• Bandit Shield Quest

• Bandit Shield updated with new artwork, spells and SL.

• Fiery Weapons

• The three Banderling Camps have been updated. Originally a Banderling Bandit would spawn at each of the three camps which would drop either the Quarter Staff of Fire, the Fire Spear, or Fire Arrows.
• The first two camps are now occupied by higher level Banderling Bandits which now drop the Quarter Staff of Fire only.
• The third and the most difficult camp is now inhabited by higher level Banderling including a Banderling Rogue which drops the Fire Spear.
• Fire Spear and Quarter Staff of Fire updated with new stats and artwork

• Lilitha's Lost Bow

• Lilitha's Bow must now be repaired before use.
• 25,000 xp reward for repairing the bow.
• Lilitha's Arrows are retired (no longer found with her bow nor sold by the farmer near Eldrista).
• Hunter's Leap which was originally filled with Banderling, is now inhabited by Humans similiar to those on Marae Lassel.
• Lilitha's Bow updated from a +25% modifier to +100%

• Runed Chests

• New 24 hour timer on looting runed chests.

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New NPCs

• Aun Mireona the Shopkeep - 43.9N 78.1W, outside Timaru gate
• Blind Snowman - 46.7N, 48.9E, mountains north of Holtburg
• Lubrik the Resupplier - sells Lugian decor in the Linvak Tukal, 77.4S, 28.2E
• Oolutanga, the Tusker King (King Bobo) - Throne of the Tusker King

Updated NPCs

• Barkeeper Wilomine - Sells new rumors
• Jordan's Apprentice Craftsman - Sells new furniture.
• Jubei's Apprentice Craftsman - Sells new furniture.

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New Locations

• Arwic rebuilt
• Behind the Waterfall - 8.7S 85.7E
• Tusker Warrior's Lair
• Tusker Food Storage
• Legend of the Tusker King
• Throne of the Tusker King
• Arena of the Tusker Hero
• Idol of Wishes

Updated Locations

• Arwic Mines - the camp now has Banderling Bandits
• Banderling Camp (Edelbar) - updated with Banderling Bandits
• Banderling Camp - higher level Banderling Rogue
• Bandit Castle Prison - now inhabited with more powerful creatures
• Drudge Hideout - Restriction removed; Runed chest added
• Daiklos - Level restriction removed
• A Rat Nest - Renamed (formerly "A White Rat Nest"), Runed chest added
• Dungeon Fern - Runed chest added
• Holtburg Dungeon - Level res. raised to reflect creature update; Runed chest added to the final room
• Hunter's Leap - taken over by Bandits
• Empty Ruin - Creatures changed to Banderlings; Runed chest added
• Hilltop Tower - Drudges updated to Drudge Raveners; Runed chest added
• Lich House - Lich replaced with Lich Lord; Runed chest added
• 38.8N, 36.8E - Golem Spire - Runed chest and Sandstone Golem added.

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New Items

The Blind Snowman
		Snowman Snowglobe

Coconut Tusker
		Coconut		Coconut Tusker

Furniture Sellers
		Treated Wood		Log Table		Log Chair		Log Stool
		Divan		Footstool		Gharu'ndim Rug		Gharu'ndim Lantern
		Bending Willow and Setting Sun		Falling Leaves		Sho Floor Pillow		Sho Lantern
		Tumerok Torch		Tiki Torch		The Hammer		The Hero
		Holiday Pole

Gift Box Quest
		A Lump of Coal		Iolite Gem		An Ancient Chest
		Chrysoberyl compound		Daichroic Crystal		Holiday Lights
		Armor Protection Gem		Blade Protection Gem		Bludgeon Protection Gem
		Piercing Protection Gem		Acid Protection Gem		Cold Protection Gem
		Fire Protection Gem		Lightning Protection Gem		Stocking Cap
		Tall Stocking Cap		Abandoned Mines Portal Sending Gem		Gem of Dispersal

King Bobo (Statues of Wishes)
		Fabled Tusker Paw		Statue of Alchemical Wishes		Statue of Scholarly Wishes		Statue of Armor Tinker's Wish
		Statue of Axer's Wish		Statue of Bowman's Wish		Statue of Cook's Wish		Statue of Enchanter's Wish
		Statue of Crossbowman's Wish		Statue of Knifer's Wish		Statue of Fletcher's Dreams		Statue of Healer's Wish
		Statue of Artificer's Wish		Statue of Item Tinker's Wish		Statue of Leaper's Wish		Statue of Life Giver's Wish
		Statue of Greedy Wishes		Statue of Lockpicker's Wish		Statue of Macer's Wish		Statue of Resistance Wishes
		Statue of Magic Tinker's Wish		Statue of Archmage's Wish		Statue of Evasive Wishes		Statue of Dodge Wishes
		Statue of Sprinter's Wish		Statue of Spearman's Wish		Statue of Staffer's Wish		Statue of Swordsman's Wish
		Statue of Thrower's Wish		Statue of Brawler's Wish		Statue of Sorcerer's Wish		Statue of Weapon Tinker's Wish

King Bobo (Rewards)
		Axe Tattoo		Bow Tattoo		Tusker Might		Crossbow Tattoo
		Dagger Tattoo		Plentiful Healing Kit		Treated Mandrake		Soft Bandages
		Treated Hyssop		Recall Aphus Lassel		Tusker Skin		Tusker Leap
		Tusker Hide		Mace Tattoo		Magic Defense Tattoo		Mana Conversion Tattoo
		Melee Defense Tattoo		Missile Defense Tattoo		Tusker Sprint		Spear Tattoo
		Staff Tattoo		Sword Tattoo		Atlatl Tattoo		Tusker Paws
		Unarmed Tattoo		Tusker Fists

Marshmallow Food
		Marshmallows		Hot Chocolate with Marshmallows

Snowflowers
		Snowflower	File:Crystal Vase with Snowflowers Icon.png	Crystal Vase with Snowflowers

Ulgrim's Recall Scroll
		Ulgrim's Recall Scroll

Updated Items

• Bandit Shield - New icon and spells; AL increased from 50 to 160.
• Fire Spear - New stats, spells and description.
• Quarter Staff of Fire - New stats, spells and description.
• Lilitha's Bow - Modifier updated from +25% to +100%.
• Neydisa Hauberk - AL increased from 100 to 160.
• Good Lockpick - Now have 35 uses.
• Peerless Lockpick - Now have 50 uses.
• Plain Lockpick - Now have 20 uses.

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New Spells

• Recall Aphus Lassel - Portals you to Oolutanga's Refuge.
• Ulgrim's Recall - Portals you to Ulgrim's current location.
• Tusker Fists - A hail of tusker fists pummles a clear path ahead of the caster.
• Tusker Hide - Increases the target's natural armor by 200 points.
• Tusker Leap - Boosts caster's jump skill by 100 for a short time.
• Tusker Might - Increases the caster's strength by 35.
• Tusker Skin - Boosts a piece of armor by 200.
• Tusker Sprint - Boosts caster's run skill by 100 for a very short time.

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Portal.dat

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New Creatures

Banderling

• Banderling Bandit
  
• Banderling Rogue
  

Rat

• Giant White Rat
  

Tusker

• Mowen Udaun
  

• Seasonal creatures such as Chilly the Snowman and the Two Headed Snowman return for the Winter season.

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Images

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  Oolutanga, the Tusker King
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  Tusker Hero, Mowen Udaun
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  The Crystal Mines (Gift Box Quest)
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  The mighty Tusker Fist spell
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  Snowman Snowglobe

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