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Town Crier Rumors

Town Crier tells you, "My cousin in Stonehold told me that a Lugian has rented out some space in the farmers barn."

Town Crier tells you, "Have you seen the crescent moons? I have."

Town Crier tells you, "It doesn't look like Dragando the Leech is going to forgive his daughter after all. He won't even talk about her. And that barkeep Mae Lilidag is making a profit selling rumors about them! Pah! They're already the talk of Arwic, poor things."

Town Crier tells you, "I love the spring on Dereth, the return of the birds, warm sunshine, days filled with laughter, the pollen and honeybees and have you noticed that there always seems like there is more to do."

Town Crier tells you, "The Department of Fish and Game, the fellows who brought us the chess boards, are working to kick start our fishing industry. Just talk to the Tackle Masters who are stationed near the new fishing holes for help."

Town Crier tells you, "You can find them in the Nexus Towns of Holtburg, Yaraq and Shoushi. I have also heard of some other scenic fishing holes as well. Ahem..."

Town Crier tells you, "Are you worthy? If so, there is a sword in Glenden Wood for you to take. Myself and several friends tried. We were not worthy. No, we were not worthy."

Town Crier tells you, "I've heard rumors that Asheron was seen in Eastham recently just before returning to his island."

Town Crier tells you, "The shopkeepers here keep complaining about the lost revenues from trade notes, but I don't see them going hungry. Elysa was right to make them cooperate -- we're all human, after all, and we have to work together to build Dereth!"

Town Crier tells you, "You know the sword on that ice dias in Glenden Wood? It is there for the taking! But first you must prove yourself worthy."

Town Crier tells you, "A friend of mine got the Sword of Frozen Fury from Glenden Wood and then had it made into a dagger."

Town Crier tells you, "Why yes, now I remember. There are also some fishing holes in Nanto, Rithwic and Cragstone. I've fished near the waterfalls in Nanto and found it quite relaxing."

Town Crier tells you, "'Riddles? Not more riddles.' That's what I keep hearing people say as they walk on by."

Town Crier tells you, "The Lugian in Stonehold seems to be both profit minded and tied with Nuhmudira. If you find yourself in the area talking to him might not be that bad of an idea. He might help you along with something of interest."

Town Crier tells you, "I'm not saying that I know for a fact mind you. But if I were a smart mage going to talk with Olcris I'd be bringing my Heiromancer's Armor along for any journey I might take."

Town Crier tells you, "Secret Orders? I don't have any and I don't know of any, if I did they wouldn't be so secret now would they? But since you did provide me with some coin I'll tell you something."

The town crier looks around nervously.

Town Crier tells you, "Olcris knows."

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Ulgrim Rumors

No new messages this month.

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New UI and Game Changes

• Fishing introduced; Fish at the fishing holes to catch yourself some titles and other...interesting items.
• Trade notes can now be stacked.
• Players can now choose to enable an optional charge modifier. This will move to a target regardless of their distance to the creature, though they will no longer gain the benefit of an increased sprint speed.
• PK players who were recently engaged in a PK fight will now lose a greater amount of greater amount of stamina when jumping.

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New Quests

• Fishing
• Halls of Knorr
• Sword of Frozen Fury Quest

Updated Quests

• Branith's Stolen Possessions
  • Mite Maze updated with tougher Mites and a new Mite boss.
  • New quest rewards added.
• Gaerlan's Citadel
  • XP reward for handing in the Iasparailaun increased.
• Gambling
  • Rewards updated for all three stakes.
• Hea Totem Quest
  • New NPCs in Timaru added to make the quest easier to complete.
  • Quest is now repeatable.
  • Weapons and spells updated.

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New NPCs

• New Hea Totem NPCs in Timaru
  • Aun Kiriona - Gives the Hoeroa of Palenqual
  • Aun Ngationa - Gives spell totems in exchange for Rubble, also gives the Attenuated Awakener in exchange for the Awakener
  • Aun Rukuona - Gives the Stave of Palenqual
  • Aun Turiona - Gives the Kalindan of Palenqual
• Arikas, Warden of Knorr - Found in the Seat of Knorr in the Knorr Lyceum.
• Diamond Guardian - Found at the Gates of Knorr.
• Olcris, Nuhmudira's Student - 68.7N, 21.6W in a barn at Stonehold.
• Mage Syltyn Rillon- 27.8N, 24.7E near Glenden Wood.
• Tackle Master - Found at each of the fishing areas (see below).

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New Locations

• Areas with Fishing Holes:
  • Cragstone - Cragstone Falls - 29.0N, 43.9E
  • Shoushi waterfront - 32.1S, 74.2E
  • Holtburg down by the river - 43.0N, 34.1E
  • Yaraq waterfront (the sea) - 22.0S, 2.2W
  • Nanto - Blue Ghost Falls - 52.6S, 80.8E
  • Rithwic near the bridge - 10.7N, 58.7E
• Knorr Lyceum
  • Knorr Trials
  • Alaidain Dormitory
  • Atlan Dormitory
  • Barracks
  • Caerlin Dormitory
  • Collegium Acumen Manim
  • Collegium Aegis Medi
  • Collegium Artificae
  • Collegium Conjurae
  • Collegium Geomancy
  • Collegium Entropica
  • Collegium Heiromancy
  • Collegium Ignae Fatae
  • Collegium Occultus Anteroom
  • Collegium Organis
  • Collegium Planar Abstraction
  • Collecium Prae Auspi
  • Collegium Tempae Invectae
  • East Library
  • Forge
  • Maila Dormitory
  • North Library
  • Research Chambers
  • South Library
  • West Library
• Virindi Complex - 73.8N, 25.1E near Neydisa Castle.

Updated Locations

• Blue Ghost Falls - updated with Fishing Holes
• Cragstone Falls - updated with Fishing Holes
• Mite Maze - Updated with tougher Mites.

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New Items

Misc
		Attenuated Awakener		Darker Heart		Mite Stamp

Branith's Stolen Possessions
		A Crumpled Letter		Mite Queen's Staff

Fishing
		Fishing Sign		Fishing Made Easy		Fishing Pole
		Fishing Hole		Minnow		Guppy
		Molly		Fish (Fishing)		Large Fish
		Minnow Title Token		Guppy Title Token		Molly Title Token
		Fish Title Token		Large Fish Title Token

Fishing (Rewards)
		Ball of Gunk		Old Boot		Trunk of Bones		Skeleton (Fishing)
		Rusted Medalion		Rusted Battle Axe		Rusted Dirk		Rusted Mace
		Rusted Nekode		Rusted Shouken		Rusted Tachi		Rusted Trident

Halls of Knorr
		Pants (Knorr Trials)		Shirt (Knorr Trials)		Knorr Portal Gem		Seat of Knorr Portal Gem
		Key to the Defender Cache		Key to the Elder Cache		Key to the Sentinel Cache		Chest of the Sentinels
		Chest of the Elders		Chest of the Defender		Orb of Infusion (Red)		Orb of Infusion (Green)
		Orb of Infusion (Blue)		Infused Helm of Knorr		Infused Plate Coat		Infused Plate Girth
		Infused Plate Leggings		Auroric Runic Helm		Auroric Exarch Coat		Auroric Exarch Girth
		Auroric Exarch Leggings		Luminescent Runic Helm		Luminescent Thaumaturgic Coat		Luminescent Thaumaturgic Girth
		Luminescent Thaumaturgic Leggings		Runic Helm of Knorr		Scepter of Thunderous Might		Crescent Moons
		Bookshelf (Halls of Knorr)		Forge of Knorr

		Aged Tome		Decrepit Tome (Pets of Ispar)		Encrusted Tome		Hidden Tome
		Moldy Tome		Old Tome		Weathered Tome		Well Drawn Letter
		Withered Tome		Worn Tome		Delacim's Death		Letter to Asheron
		Olthoi at Knorr		Order of Perfect Light		Personal Entry, Arrival of Kellin's Troops		Pets of Ispar
		Prophecies		The Departure of Aurlanaa		Theories of Ezheret		We, the Defenders of the Helm

Sword of Frozen Fury Quest
		Sword of Frozen Fury (Dais)		Sword of Frozen Fury		Dagger of Frozen Fury
		A Virindi Signet		A Tale of Paths		Quiddity Commands
		A Note From Aerbax		A Note from Mage Syltyn Rillon (First Note)		A Note from Mage Syltyn Rillon (Second Note)

Updated Items

• Blue Orb
  • Icon updated.
• Branith's Shirt
  • AL increased from 75 to 200.
  • Spells added: Fire Protection Self IV, Cold Protection Self IV.
  • New artwork and icon.
• Branith's Staff
  • Flame Bolt II replaced with Flame Arc IV, Mana Conversion Mastery Self IV, Mana Renewal Self IV, War Magic Mastery Self IV
  • New artwork and icon.
• Hoeroa of Palenqual
  • Damage increased from 3 - 4 to 9 - 14.
  • Spells added: Blood Drinker VI, Heart Seeker VI and Rejuvenation Self VI.
• Orb of Black Fire
  • Spells added: Flame Volley V, Fire Protection Self IV, Acid Protection Self IV.
  • Regeneration Other VI removed.
  • +3% to MC added.
  • New artwork and icon.
• Niffis Pearl
  • Icon updated.
• Wand of Black Fire
  • Flame Bolt VI replaced with: Flame Volley V, Cold Protection Self IV, Lightning Protection Self IV.
  • +3% to MC added.
  • New artwork and icon.
• White Virindi Wand
  • Spells added: Lightning Protection Self VI.
  • +5% to MC added.
  • New artwork and icon.
• Yellow Virindi Wand
  • Spells added: Fire Protection Self VI, Minor Flame Ward.
  • +7% to MC added.
  • New artwork and icon.
• Academy Wand
  • New artwork and icon.
• Training Wand
  • New artwork and icon.
• Asteliary Orb
  • Focus Self IV increased to level V.
  • +5% to MC added.
• Dark Heart
  • Replaced with the new Darker Heart.
• Essence Flare
  • Spells added: Rejuvenation Self VI, Warrior's Lesser Vitality, Warrior's Lesser Vigor, Regeneration Self VI.
  • Mana Renewal Self V increased to level VI.
• Essence Flicker
  • Spells added: Regeneration Self IV, Rejuvenation Self IV.
  • Mana Renewal Self III increased to level IV.
• Explorer Wand of Acid
  • New artwork and icon.
• Explorer Wand of Fire
  • New artwork and icon.
• Explorer Wand of Frost
  • New artwork and icon.
• Explorer Wand of Lightning
  • New artwork and icon.
• Hieromancer's Orb
  • Spells added: Focus Self VI, Willpower Self VI, War Magic Mastery Self VI.
  • Added +5% to Mana Conversion.
• Kalindan of Palenqual
  • Spells added: Defender VI, Blood Drinker VI and Regeneration Self VI.
  • Added +10% Melee Defense.
• Society Wand of Acid
  • New artwork and icon.
• Society Wand of Fire
  • New artwork and icon.
• Society Wand of Frost
  • New artwork and icon.
• Society Wand of Lightning
  • New artwork and icon.
• Stave of Palenqual
  • Spells added: Hermetic Link VI, Mana Conversion Mastery Self VI and Mana Renewal Self VI.
  • +5% Mana Conversion added.
• The Healer's Heart
  • Spells added: Life Giver (Max Health +15), Regeneration Self VI.
  • +5% to Mana Conversion added.
• Virindi Implant (Red)
  • +5% Mana Conversion added.
  • Magic Req. reduced from 300+ to 225+.
  • Mana doubled to 600.
• Virindi Implant (Purple)
  • +5% Mana Conversion added.
  • Magic Req. reduced from 300+ to 225+.
  • Mana doubled to 600.

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New Titles

• Pond Scum Title
• Skipper Title
• Guppy Master
• Lakeman
• Fisherman
• Pro Fisherman

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Portal.dat

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New Creatures

Reedshark Reedshark Slasher Mite Mite Warrior Queen Royal Mite Matron Royal Mite Squire Royal Mite Sentry Crystal Crystal Moiety Crystal Shard Sentinel Sentient Crystal Shard

Olthoi Olthoi Swarm Guardian Olthoi Swarm Eviscerator Olthoi Swarm Noble Olthoi Swarm Soldier Virindi Virindi Interrogator

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Images

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  A player fishing at Cragstone Falls.
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  Fishing reward - Trunk of Bones.
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  The Sword of Frozen Fury on top a dais in Glenden Wood.
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  New style Branith's Shirt.
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  Arikas, Warden of Knorr
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  Auroric Exarch Coat.

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