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Town Crier Rumors

Town Crier tells you, "Monty seemed to be complaining about Ketnan and his guile the other day. I wonder what he meant."

Town Crier tells you, "I wonder if the High Queen means to rebuild Yanshi. The town has certainly been more bustling since the arrival of the Burun."

Town Crier tells you, "I cannot verify if it is true, but I've heard that Shimena Keep has been overrun."

Town Crier tells you, "Did you hear that we might make a treaty with the Mosswarts? Has the high Queen gone mad? Does she not remember what they did to Sir Candeth Martine?"

Town Crier tells you, "Be cautious if you plan to make your way to Aerlinthe Island. There are reports that tell of new menaces and challenges."

Town Crier tells you, "Have you been to the Direlands recently? I've heard that the swamp is starting to change. I wonder if it has anything to do with those big Burun that have been spotted. If I find that Kalazar..."

Town Crier tells you, "What color hair do you think Lady Aerfalle had, has, oh never mind?"

Town Crier tells you, "Town criers are available in most major towns to tell you of the latest news and events. We'll also give you a piece of information for a bit of money."

Town Crier tells you, "So I'm sure you've noticed that I haven't left this spot in nearly four years. Yeah it's a tough life, standing here all day. Sure... sometimes people are nice enough to give me Shackles of Obedience. But I was wondering... Need a patron?"

Town Crier tells you, "News! The Master Craftsmen of Glenden Wood have sent more of their young apprentices in the world. All those who wish to further their artisanal skills should contact the apprentices to discover what new crafting tests are available."

Town Crier tells you, "Just yesterday I saw someone run by with wings on his back. I don't know whether they were real, or merely something tacked on to the back of his armor. Maybe you should look into that."

Town Crier tells you, "Be cautious if you plan to make your way to Aerlinthe Island. There are reports that tell of new menaces and challenges."

Town Crier tells you, "I've heard tell that there is an eerie presence that now lurks the halls of Lady Aerfalle's Keep. I wonder if it is another malignant entity?"

Town Crier tells you, "An emissary of High Queen Elysa has taken up residence in the bar in Yanshi. Apparently she is looking for assistance in learning as much as we can about the new Burun and the growing threat that they pose."

Town Crier tells you, "Have you seen it!? It's huge! It smells foul and no one can seem to figure out what it is meant to be. But it was certainly made quickly and quietly. Those large Burun are very frightening if you ask me. You might want to stay out of the Direlands Swamp unless you are looking for trouble or worse."

Town Crier tells you, "Do you remember that little Mosswart fellow that was looking for help a little while back? Well, he's back. He's living in Yanshi and asking for our help. Apparently he has made some kind of deal with High Queen Elysa."

Town Crier tells you, "I've heard a rumor that the temple that was found last moon contains more than we originally found. I wonder if it is true?"

Town Crier tells you, "In my free time I've been undergoing the tests set forth by the Apprentice craftsmen. I'm well on my way to becoming a skilled fletcher! And my purse is filled with pyreal as well."

Town Crier tells you, "Just yesterday I saw someone run by with wings on his back. I don't know whether they were real, or merely something tacked on to the back of his armor. Maybe you should look into that."

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New Quests

• Gromnie Armor
• King Toad Idol Quest
• Bleeargh's Gratitude
• Hidden Entrance

Updated Quests

• Blackmire 3
• Exploration Society Letters (BD II/III for Society/Exploration weapons)
• Glenden Wood Crafters rewards added for new Gromnie teeth
• Training Academy Quest (various small changes)

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New NPCs

• Bleeargh
• Balarazo

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New Locations

• Coral Tunnels
• Black Phyntos Hive
• Giant Phyntos Hive
• King Toad Idol
• King Toad Idol (Dungeon)
• Direlands Subway
• Umbral Hall

Updated Locations

• Aerlinthe

• Relic town now has more creatures
• The Keep now has more monsters
• Aerfelle is now guarded by higher level undead

• Mount Lethe now has magma flow leading to the peak
• Mount Lethe Hellfire now spawns at the top of Lethe and drops 10-12 infusions instead of 3
• Mount Esper updated with volcanic island in the middle of the lake

• Mu-Miyah Bunker at 36.1S, 81.0W updated with Shadow Spectres, Phantoms and Wraiths, Bane Grievvers and a Sturdy Steel Chest.
• Bunker at 44.5S, 83.4W updated with Undead Soldiers, Skeletal Mates, Skeletal Shaswbucklers, and an Undead Captain.
• The Menhir Ring near 46.2S 71.8W has been updated with a Tempest, Stasis, Corrosion and Strife Wisps and a few Enku Zefirs.
• The original Sclavus Cathedral (now Burun Cathedral) at 42.3S 52.6W has dead sclavus outside the portal.
• A small tumerok spawn near Candeth Keep, at 86.3S 70.3W updated with War Monger, Champions and Troopers.
• The old gromnie spawn at 88.0S, 62.1W updated to 4 brass and 1 copper gromnie.
• Two houses near 18.6S, 84.3W updated with Elite Revenants, Demilichs, Phantasms and Dark Masters and a Sturdy Steel Chest. A Direlands Subway is at the bottom near a Sturdy Steel Chest and a Runed Chest (Resistance 300).

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New Items

Lady Aerfalle Update
		Ring of the Watchman		Sacrificial Dagger		Lady of Aerlinthe's Ornate Chest		Ornate Ashen Key
		Aerfalle's Supreme Pallium		War Staff of Aerfalle		Superior Ashbane

Bleeargh's Gratitude
		Mire Witch Loincloth		Necklace of Leerargh		Hand of Vagurat		Spear of Kreerg
		The Eye of Drageerg		Mosswart War Paint		Interview with the Mosswart		Mire Witch's Loincloth
		The Eye of Drageerg		Swamp Lord's War Paint		Leerargh's Necklace		Kreerg's Spear
		Vagurat's Hand		Mosswart Thanking Stone

Hidden Entrance
		Blueprints for a Burun Fortress		A Missive		Report to Niarltah		Aphus Wading Pants
		Aphus Lounging Shirt		Aphus Sun Guard		Guardian's Uniform		Mages Loop
		Clasp of the Arm		Clasp of the Heart		Ring of Enchantment		Ring of Enhancement
		Silken Wrap

King Toad Idol Quest
		Untranslated Writing		Note to Torgluuk		Of the Burun		A Carved Mosswart Statue
		Unusable Scroll

Gromnie Armor: Gromnie Hide
		Gromnie Hide Boots		Ruddy Gromnie Hide		Gromnie Hide Gauntlets		Thin Gromnie Hide
		Gromnie Hide Helmet		Ivory Gromnie Hide		Gromnie Hide Leggings		Durable Gromnie Hide
		Gromnie Hide Coat		Thick Gromnie Hide

Gromnie Armor: Gromnie Hide Amuli
		Gromnie Hide Amuli Coat		Sturdy Gromnie Hide		Gromnie Hide Amuli Leggings		Hardy Gromnie Hide

Gromnie Armor: Heavy Gromnie Hide
		Heavy Gromnie Hide Coat		Resilient Gromnie Hide		Heavy Gromnie Hide Leggings		Rugged Gromnie Hide

Gromnie Armor: Winged Armor Set
		Turquoise Winged Helmet		Azure Gromnie Wings		Lustrous Winged Leggings		Ivory Gromnie Wings
		Dusky Winged Coat		Ash Gromnie Wings		Ruddy Winged Boots		Rust Gromnie Wings

Gromnie Armor: Gem Occuli
		Amethyst Oculus		Amethyst Gromnie Eye		Emerald Oculus		Emerald Gromnie Eye
		Ruby Oculus		Ruby Gromnie Eye		Sapphire Oculus		Sapphire Gromnie Eye

Gromnie Armor: Adolescent Occuli
		Ashen Oculus		Adolescent Ash Gromnie Eye		Teal Oculus		Adolescent Azure Gromnie Eye
		Ivory Oculus		Adolescent Ivory Gromnie Eye		Rusty Oculus		Adolescent Rust Gromnie Eye

Gromnie Tooth Rewards
		Azure Gromnie Tooth		Brass Gromnie Tooth		Copper Gromnie Tooth
		Azure Gromnie Tooth Brush		Brass Gromnie Tooth Brush		Copper Gromnie Tooth Brush
		Azure Gromnie Tooth Paste		Brass Gromnie Tooth Paste		Copper Gromnie Tooth Paste
		Azure Gromnie Tooth Pick		Brass Gromnie Tooth Pick		Copper Gromnie Tooth Pick
		Azure Tooth Atlatl Dart		Brass Knuckles		Copper Cutlass

Gromnie Tooth Rewards (Continued)
		Ebon Gromnie Tooth		Rust Gromnie Tooth		Sable Gromnie Tooth
		Ebon Gromnie Tooth Brush		Rust Gromnie Tooth Brush		Sable Gromnie Tooth Brush
		Ebon Gromnie Tooth Paste		Rust Gromnie Tooth Paste		Sable Gromnie Tooth Paste
		Ebon Gromnie Tooth Pick		Rust Gromnie Tooth Pick		Sable Gromnie Tooth Pick
		Ebon Tooth Katar		Ruddy Tooth Spiketail		Sable Tooth Dirk

Rumors
		Directions to the Lugian Citadels

Updated Items

• Ash Gromnie Tooth - New Icon
• Ivory Gromnie Tooth - New Icon
• Jade Gromnie Tooth - New Icon
• Swamp Gromnie Tooth - New Icon
• Hoary Mattekar Robe
• Swarthy Mattekar Robe
• Robe of the Tundra
• Canescent Mattekar Robe - Can now be exchanged for old/new styles
• - New unique Foci colored icons for Life Magic scrolls (see portal.dat below)

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Portal.dat

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New Creatures

Phyntos Wasp Black Phyntos Wasp Black Phyntos Swarm Giant Phyntos Wasp Giant Phyntos Swarm Ghost Phantom Specter Spirit Haunt Poltergeist Golem Sapphire Golem Ancient Coral Golem

Burun Guruk Crusher Guruk Heavy Guruk Miscreant Guruk Boor Guruk Destroyer Guruk Hulk Wisp Spectral Wisp Fire Elemental Tenkarrdun Hellfire Mount Lethe Hellfire Mount Esper Firestorm Relic Watchman

Updated Creatures

• Lady Aerfalle
• Charred Miner

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