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Town Crier Rumors

Town Crier tells you, "...and a warrior came forth bearing the mark of Light upon him. He carried, in his hand, the rays of the sun crafted into steel. A blade with a purpose in the hands of a virtuous heart brings hope where there is none. The Light has been found again."

Town Crier tells you, "Aerbax and Nuhmudira seem to be at each other's throats. I wonder what this will mean for the refugees of Yanshi."

Town Crier tells you, "Has it been over a year since the destruction of Yanshi? I can't help but think of that poor jeweler who never returned to the Lifestone with the rest of the town's folk..."

Town Crier tells you, "I can't wait until I have done enough for Candeth Keep to be recognized as a founder. I hear the shops there are exquisite!"

Town Crier tells you, "I hear word that the keep in the South Dires is almost completed. Merchants from all three races of the alliance have moved in to provide adventurers with supplies and places of rest."

Town Crier tells you, "I heard from Alatar Locke recently... he was upset that he had to redo some of his oldest notes... something about some carved caves?"

Town Crier tells you, "I never thought I'd see the day where Alchemists would be smiling again."

Town Crier tells you, "I voted for Locke Ridge..."

Town Crier tells you, "I was worried when the Olthoi first began to congregate in the north, but now they have twisted the land into their own! This can only mean bad things for us."

Town Crier tells you, "I'm trusting in the good faith of the populace to keep me well protected. I figure now that you can craft your own protections I might just be safe on my walkabouts."

Town Crier tells you, "I've heard tell that all but one of the potions we once used for casting spells is used in crafting new protective stones."

Town Crier tells you, "I've heard tell that High Queen Elysa is forming an expedition to enter the tunnels deep beneath Asheron's Island. I wonder if there is any truth to it."

Town Crier tells you, "I've heard that one of Asheron's emissaries has been spotted in Yanshi. Perhaps he is there keeping the peace."

Town Crier tells you, "Iquba's tavern in Qalabar's been awfully crowded these days, but no one seems to be buying any ale, just examining some strange keys."

Town Crier tells you, "In the Halls of Lost Light the Guardian has stirred and the sword glows brighter now than ever. Perhaps this is an omen of things to come. Perhaps it is a sign that even in this growing darkness there is still hope."

Town Crier tells you, "It seems as though the Gotrok Lugians and their Renegade Tumerok comrades are continuing to siege Fort Tethana."

Town Crier tells you, "Our refusal to speak last month was for our own reasons. We're underpaid and it's as though our voices are no longer heard. Many of us decided that we'd be silent for a cycle of the moons in protest. Did it work?"

Town Crier tells you, "Rumors persist that the Harbinger is reforming much more quickly. If it's true what more could we possibly face. We have the Renegade Tumeroks, the Gotrok Lugians, Aerbax, Olthoi and now a thing that is an elemental force. It's good to see that Nuhmudira is doing something about it over there. Of course... it would be better if she didn't have a Sclavus speaking for her."

Town Crier tells you, "Some adventurers came back from the stronghold northwest of Mount Esper the other day -- they reported that it'd gotten much more difficult. Something about new monsters moving in! They were going to check two other dungeons, but I don't remember which ones."

Town Crier tells you, "Swear to me or die! Ha, ha, just joking. Who would be that cruel?"

Town Crier tells you, "The Tumeroks have grown a huge tree in the center of Candeth Keep. They say that it's the heart of the city. Supposedly they can talk to it or some such nonsense. Don't get me wrong, I respect their beliefs, I'm just not sure I believe them."

Town Crier tells you, "There are rumors of new Olthoi hives in the North! I do hope all the homeowners there have a Horn of Vigilance... Available, by the way, at all sellers named Coron Usgin in Zaikhal. Guaranteed to keep Olthoi away! At least, uh, I think they are. Well, I believe you can return it to Coron Usgin if not satisfied, a one hundred percent pyreal-back guarantee! I think..."

Town Crier tells you, "They have infested most of the world, and now the Olthoi have begun to blight our lands. And to make matters worse, it looks as though they are beginning to establish new hives in the Olthoi North!"

Town Crier tells you, "Yanshi has suddenly become popular again. I've heard that a Virindi and a Sclavus have taken up in the ruins, professing their allegiance to new leaders. I can only see ill coming from this."

Town Crier tells you, "Yeah, we're all talking again. But the truth of the matter is that we're still unhappy. Tumeroks and Lugians standing by our side! Ha! Tell them to leave us alone in the wilderness, then we'll talk peace."

New Quests

Live Events

2003/08 - Renegade Siege: Renegade Gotrok join the rest of the forces near Fort Tethana.

Renegade Gotrok says, "As I have often heard your kind mutter, "Bring it."

Updated Quests

Shadow Captain's Heaume Quest
Sword of Lost Light Quest - Many of the quest items have been updated.
Sword of Lost Hope Quest - Sword has new stats and artwork.
Lady Aerfalle Quest - The three infusions from the volcanoes can now be given to Lilly of Glenden Wood for xp.

New NPCs

New Locations

Candeth Keep - Construction completed and town is now active.
Olthoi Brood Hive 40+ - 66.5N, 70.6E
Olthoi Brood Hive 40+ - 71.2N, 60.3E
Olthoi Brood Hive 60+ - 60.2N, 61.2E
Olthoi Brood Hive 60+ - 51.8N, 59.8E

Updated Locations

New Candeth Keep Lifestone - 88.9S 67.3W
Olthoi North - Landscape is now severely blighted by the olthoi presence, with far less vegetation and lots of purplish thatch.

New Items

Tumerok Hunting Brace

Fine Olthoi Armor

Fine Olthoi Sollerets	Fine Olthoi Greaves	Fine Olthoi Bracers	Fine Olthoi Pauldrons
Fine Olthoi Breastplate	Fine Olthoi Girth	Fine Olthoi Tassets	Fine Olthoi Gauntlets
Fine Olthoi Brood Queen Helm

Good Olthoi Armor

Good Olthoi Sollerets	Good Olthoi Greaves	Good Olthoi Bracers	Good Olthoi Pauldrons
Good Olthoi Breastplate	Good Olthoi Girth	Good Olthoi Tassets	Good Olthoi Gauntlets
Good Olthoi Brood Queen Helm

Alchemy Gems

The New Alchemy

Crucible

Creature Trophies

Banderling Aggressor Scalp		Banderling Predator Scalp	Banderling Antagonist Scalp	Banderling Slayer Scalp
Banderling Savage Arm	File:Drudge Bloodletter Charm Icon.png	Drudge Bloodletter Charm	Drudge Cabalist Charm	Drudge Sage Charm
Peerless Drudge Charm		Essence of a Phantasm	Gloom Drudge Charm	Murk Drudge Charm
Mutilator Head		Mystic Drudge Charm	Plate Armoredillo Hide	Slasher Reedshark Hide
Reaper Reedshark Hide		Rendeath Shreth Hide	Gauloth Shreth Hide	Bloodthirsty Monouga Idol
Merciless Monouga Idol		Insidious Monouga Idol	Skull of a Skeletal Hero	Skull of a Dark Master
Primeval Skeleton Shin Bone		Telumiat Hollow Minion Essence