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  January 2014 Update 1
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  January 2014 Update 3

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Patch Details

Patch Date: 21st January, 2014
Patch Size: 2,688K (Client: 4,728K)
Hotfix:  ???k (??th Month)

Town Crier Rumors

Free Rumors:

Town Crier tells you, "I've heard reports of A'nekshay which were made out of wood instead of sand. How strange."

Town Crier tells you, "I've heard several rumors of new gems that armor tinkerers can use in their craft."

Town Crier tells you, "I've heard several rumors of adventurers getting lost in the woods."

Pyreal Rumors:

Town Crier tells you, "I've heard several rumors of a new Deru tree that has raised a forest maze around itself."

Town Crier tells you, "Adventurers in the new forest area have been spotted carrying strange new wooden weapons."

Town Crier tells you, "News! The art of brewmaking has expanded! Adventurers in the area of the new Deru tree have reported finding new blooms that can be used to make powerful magical meads!"

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Ulgrim Rumors

Free Rumors:

Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "I popped into the Derethian Combat Pit and was saddened by the lack of competition"

Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "So I left a few things in there to make it more exciting."

Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "I ran up to a guy who seemed like he was looking for a fight."

Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "I was like "Hey, let's rumble man.""

Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "Next thing I know he vanished away with a portal gem."

Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "Let's see if he can do that quick enough the next time."

Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "Healers have been honing their skills a bit."

Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "They can wrap a bandage so quick they don't even have to stray from battle."

Stout Rumors:

Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "I was like "Woah there buddy. You need to ease up on those burning coals. They'll always take the easy way out with extra health than to just man up and fight."

Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "In the end, he agreed."

Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "A thank you would be nice."

Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "I was wandering through Southen Osteth the other day."

Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "Well I came across a new Deru tree and thought I'd say hello."

Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "Next thing I know all the creatures are going crazy."

Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "All I've got to say is; Damn Deru, you scary!"

Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "It seems like everyone hides behind an Aegis these days."

Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "Remember when magic was wonderful and amazing?"

Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "Well maybe things will be a bit more exciting now."

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New UI and Game Changes

• Aegis effect is now inactive while in peace mode.
• Healing Skill received a boost to success rate.
• Healing can now be performed in-combat with less effectiveness (penalty), but without the loss of defenses.
• Players can no longer use Recall Gems while in portal space.
• Using Recall Gems now has an animation attached.
• PK changes:
  • Missile/magic CB reduced 5%.
  • Melee CB increased 5%.
  • Melee AR reduced 5%.
  • Aegis effect is 72% as effect for missile and melee in PvP ( 25% full reduction becomes 18%. Partial aegis of 10% would now be 7.2%).
  • PvP mod for the Damage bonus of Elemental casters changed from 25% to 50%.

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New Quests

Updated Quests

• Aun Golem Hunters - Burning Coal pickup timer added.
• Monthly Explorer Society Quests

  WARNING: These quests are standalone quests, the xp bonuses are strictly handled by the NPCs in Kara, speak to them after finishing to get your bonus. Also your timer for the bonuses depend on when you completed last month's set of quests, speak to each NPC to find out if your timer hasn't expired yet. More details here.

• Ansar El-Kerdany: - Death Tail

  Ansar El-Kerdany tells you, "Greetings, Adventurer! We are looking for adventurers to slay Deathtail."

  Ansar El-Kerdany tells you, "He lurks in The Graveyard ambushing his prey. Stop him and I shall reward you."

  - Completion Message;

  Ansar El-Kerdany tells you, ""

• Esmond Fielding: - The Dark Spiral

  Esmond Fielding tells you, "Greetings, Adventurer! The Explorer Society has decided it would help direct attention to citizens in need of help."

  Esmond Fielding tells you, "This month we have decided that someone must brave The Dark Spiral."

  Esmond Fielding tells you, "Discover the lore inside this dark place and bring it to any who seek it. I shall reward you upon your successful return."

  - Completion Message;

  Esmond Fielding tells you,

• Niccolo De Luca: - Asheron's Raiment

  Niccolo De Luca tells you, "Greetings, Adventurer! The Explorer Society has decided it would help direct attention to citizens in need of help."

  Niccolo De Luca tells you, "This month we have decided that the Brood Matrons are a nuisance to be sure."

  Niccolo De Luca tells you, "Head to one of their layers and return to me when you have slain the beast."

  - Completion Message;

  Niccolo De Luca tells you, ""

• Monthly Game Hunter

  WARNING: These Kill Tasks are standalone quests, the xp bonuses are strictly handled by the Rand, Game Hunter in Holtburg, speak to Rand after finishing each Kill Task to get your bonus.

Rand, Game Hunter tells you, "As a game hunter I've tagged a variety of creatures to test your skills. Kill these creatures to test your skills and prove your abilities and I'll make it worth your while."

Rand, Game Hunter tells you, "This month I've tagged Coral Golems as the moderate difficulty prey."

Rand, Game Hunter tells you, "You'll have to kill a few more Swarm Mutilators and return to me."

Rand, Game Hunter tells you, "This month I've tagged Armoredillos in the Valley of Death and Withered Atoll as the high difficulty prey."

Rand, Game Hunter tells you, "This month I've tagged Dark Isle Golems as one of the most difficult prey."

Rand, Game Hunter tells you, "This month I've tagged Violator and Burrowing Grievvers as the other prey of highest difficulty."

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New NPCs

• Worshipper of Bael'Zharon - near the Derethian Combat Arena at 49.5S, 62.6E in Baishi

  Note: though the NPCs are available in white worlds, only on Darktide these are activated. See this thread for info

Updated NPCs

• Asheron
• Fadsahil al-Tashbi the Master Archmage
• Farnor the Archmage
• Gilly
• Master Shoyanen Kenchu the Archmage
• Master Celdiseth the Archmage
• Raenholm the Archmage
• Skettek the Wanderer
• Vermilia the Archmage
• Arqubal the Archmage
• Hacha Jien the Archmage

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New Locations

• Viridian Rise - New High Level Hunting Ground between Khayyaban and Baishi around 44.0S, 43.4E

From Baishi, take the Kelnen Village portal at 46.6S 41.5E.

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New Items

A'nekshay Woods
		Brier Wasp Hive

A'nekshay Woods - Menhir Ring at 43.2S 41.6E
		Ancient Statue of the Viridian Rise		Scattered Notes		Guardian of Oak		Guardian of Hickory
		Guardian of Birch		Guardian of Willow		Guardian of Maple		Guardian of Cedar
		Guardian of Pine		Guardian of Spruce		Guardian of Yew		Guardian of Ash
		Infused Amber Shard

Updated Items

The following list of Items have had their Cost, Value and/or Weigth Adjusted.

Misc
		Thorsten's Armor

Mana Charges
		Superb Mana Charge		Titan Mana Charge		Massive Mana Charge

Scarabs
		Mana Scarab		Platinum Scarab

Portal Gems
		Celdiseth's Portal Gem		Shoyanen's Portal Gem

Tinkering Armatures
		Major Item Tinkering Armature		Minor Item Tinkering Armature		Moderate Item Tinkering Armature

Master Robes
		Faran Life Master Robe		Faran War Master Robe		Faran Creature Master Robe		Faran Item Master Robe
		Suikan Life Master Robe		Suikan War Master Robe		Suikan Creature Master Robe		Suikan Item Master Robe
		Dho Life Master Robe		Dho War Master Robe		Dho Creature Master Robe		Dho Item Master Robe

Updated Retired Items

Pristine Mana Shard, This Item had its Value Reduced.
		Pristine Mana Shard

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New Titles

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Portal.dat

Portal.dat (Ingame Icons)

	7540		7541		7542		7543		7544		7545
	754E		754F		7550		7551

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New Creatures

A'nekshay

• A'nekshen Storm Caller
  
• A'nekshen Storm Reaver
  
• A'nekshen Thorn Dancer
  
• A'nekshen Thorn Reaver
  

Elemental

• Norshuntyr
  
• Oaken Guardian
  

Gromnie

• Emerald Hunting Gromnie
  
• Emerald Thorn Gromnie
  
• Vermilion Thorn Gromnie
  
• Vermilion War Gromnie
  
• Zerzelikyr
  

Phyntos Wasp

• Brier Wasp Swarm
  
• Poisonous Brier Wasp
  
• Venomous Brier Wasp
  

Zefir

• Zefir Thorn Poisoner
  
• Zefir Thorn Ranger
  
• Zefir Thorn Reaver
  
• Zefir Thorn Stalker
  

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Images

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  A'nekshay Woods
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  Canyon and bridge in the A'nekshay Woods
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  Menhir Ring with Statues in the A'nekshay Woods

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Known Issues

• The cost of a Major Item Tinkering Armature was increased from 1 Ancient Mhoire Coin to 100 Ancient Mhoire Coins. To be Corrected in the February Patch.
  • Link to thread.

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