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Town Crier Rumors

Town Crier tells you, "Ahh! Just this morning on my way to work, I was attacked by a Platinum Golem! After he hit me with a bit of the old "Tusker's Gift" nonsense, I cast a Life Magic dispel to remove the offending enchantment and was quickly on my way!"

Town Crier tells you, "Apparently Fadsahil al-Tashbi has stated several times, in Council meetings, that there is a fell voice that has been screaming beneath his home. What could that be?"

Town Crier tells you, "An Aun Tumerok claiming to be sent from High Queen Elysa has arrived in Arwic. He's beating a drum at the highest tower."

Town Crier tells you, "Attention! The Lugian Renegades are continuing their assault upon Linvak Tukal in even greater strength than before. All those who wish to assist our Lugian allies should report to Arutis, the Lugian Emissary in the city of Linvak Tukal!"

Town Crier tells you, "Aun Laokhe has traveled to Arwic on a special mission. Apparently he can speak to the spirits of nature that speak truly arcane languages."

Town Crier tells you, "Chiran, Lorica and Nariyid. Those are the new types of armor that the armorsmiths were working on, a pity that they were robbed."

Town Crier tells you, "Fadsahil al-Tashbi seems to have moved out of his old abode. He's not that far from there in a nice tent. Perhaps you should speak with him."

Town Crier tells you, "Have you seen what the armorsmiths of the land have been busy making? Neither have I, continued raids from creatures have seen their wares whisked away in the night."

Town Crier tells you, "I'm not saying it's true, but rumors that have come to me say that Nuhmudira was recently killed by Oswald."

Town Crier tells you, "I've heard tell that Lord Kresovus bid the Archmage Kifandal to open a portal to Linvak Tukal at the base of their citadel as a welcoming gesture to his allies."

Town Crier tells you, "I've noticed that some of the magical processes involving spell-casting have been accelerated. Is it possible that sinister means dwell beneath this newfound power?"

Town Crier tells you, "It's good to see new life in Dereth. I've seen too much death for too long."

Town Crier tells you, "Looks like the rabbits aren't the only animals that have been busy this spring."

Town Crier tells you, "My contacts told me that old Ulkas in Linvak Tukal has become a master of his craft -- and his creations are even more powerful than before."

Town Crier tells you, "Those creepy little creatures... I cannot believe that the High Queen wants to find out more about them. I say, kill them first and find out what they want when they surrender!"

Town Crier tells you, "What are those things? They seem to have set up an encampment around that strange temple in the Blackmire Swamp."

Ulgrim Rumors

Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "Hey, welcome to Ayan Baqur! Buy me a drink friend?"

Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "It's really good to be back in Ayan Baqur. It hasn't changed all that much. The big difference is I see more crazy fools running around killing each other than I used to. How can they stand all the Vitae?"

Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "People were surprised that I changed my portal recall spell. Hey, I warned people it would change. It's my spell and I go where I like. Plus, I don't really trust Lifestone Recall anymore..."

Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "If you want to get to my island then talk to the Drunken Madman, he knows the way."

Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "Easy guys, I drink my stout just like the rest of you - one sip at a time. Except, once my mug's empty, I make gold gromnies."

Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "Fill me up a Beer Stein and I'll tell you the story of how I tied to a broken lifestone."

Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "I had a bad dream the other night. I was in the ruins of some town and I couldn't get anyone to talk to me or give me stout."

Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "That wasn't the worst part of the dream though. There were these horrible wormy things floating around and I was terrified they would see me."

Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "I hear old Jaleh got killed. Aaminah really looks as if she's broken up over it. I think we should elect a new leader for Ayan Baqur."

Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "Now let's see... who would make a good leader?"

Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "No, I couldn't!"

Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "Could I?"

Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "I'll do it! I will shoulder the heavy burden of leadership."

Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "First law I pass? Free drinks for the Mayor!"

Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "I visited Claude and Leopold the yesterday."

Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "Same old virindi. Still think that we can't tell they aren't human."

Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "I asked them to go cliff diving with me tomorrow. Hehe."

Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "I told them it was a traditional human activity."

Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "I'll just make sure they jump first."

Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "I thought Mosswarts smelled bad, but Burun smell like Tremendous Monouga feet. At least you know when they're close."

Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "If we build a new town I say we call it Ulgrim's Ridge. Now that's a town name with style!"

Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "I've been working on some Olthoi Bait in case they decide to come back. Through long and arduous testing I've discovered that they can't resist stuffed mushrooms. Just walk through a dungeon dropping those things in a line and you can ambush a whole swarm while they're gobbling them up."

Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "Now I have the power of ten Uglrims!"

Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "From hence forth I will be know as Captain Stout! An amazing hero devoted to truth, justice and the pursuit of free drinks."

Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "Wherever there are those in need of help, I'll be there!"

Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "Wherever there is a wrong to be righted, I'll be there!"

Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "Wherever a stout is left standing unwatched, I will be there!"

Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "Have you noticed how dazed the people at fishing holes look?"

Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "Just try talking to one of them. You'll be lucky if they even acknowledge you. More than likely they'll just stand there casting and casting and casting."

Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "They're Fishing Zombies! Fishing Zombies I tells you!"

Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "I went to visit the fortune shrine today. Want to hear my fortune?"

Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "You will fall into a very deep hole and your broken body will slowly be devoured by the foul things that reside in the lightless places."

Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "That didn't sound so good."

Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "My lucky numbers are 6,6,6."

Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "I hear if you lick a Burun you can see all sorts of cool stuff."

Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "So, did you see the Archmage in Candeth Keep? I hear her husband is out of the picture. She can buff me anytime! Hubba! Hubba!"

Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "You the man!"

You say, "No, You the man!"

Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "You're right, I am."

Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "There aren't a lot of stimulating people to talk to around here."

Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "I don't mean you of course, you're fascinating."

Ulgrim the Unpleasant says, "Good to be back in AB."

New UI and Game Changes

Spells
- Level 7 dispels now available.
- Player cast dispels now only remove negative enchantments.
- Level 7 buff time/animation for many Life and Creature spells (self Creature spells, and Life armor, elemental protection, and regeneration spells) is now equivalent to level 1 spells.
Loot
- Part three of the ongoing Treasure Revisions has been introduced. See the letter to the players for details.
Graphics
- Mites have received an art update.
Housing
- New 30 day timer on purchasing new cottages, villas and mansions.

Towns
- Vendor Buy-Sell Rates have been revised. See the letter to the players for details.

New Quests

Live Events

[Player Name] has worked with others to find their way through the temple of Liazk Itzi. More Burun have poured through portals from their home world to Dereth.

Updated Quests

Arm, Mind, Heart - Significant changes to dynamics and rewards.
Invoker Quest - Droppable and new wield req (70+), also Portal Space paths are no longer segregated by level.

New NPCs

Adara al-Rajin - 31.0S, 13.7E in Al-Arqas
Novedion the Gem Seller - 42.2N 33.8E Holtburg
Oneros the Gem Seller - 33.5S 72.8E Shoushi
Translator Aun Laokhe - 33.5N, 56.8E in Arwic

Updated NPCs

Avorgild the Shopkeeper - Now sells The Tremblant Party rumors
Fadsahil al-Tashbi the Master Archmage - Moved from his old home at 40.7S, 11.9E to 40.3S, 11.2E.
Vivaina, Shopkeep of Stonehold - Now sells The Tremblant Party rumors

New Locations

Antechamber of Liazk Itzi - 40.7S, 11.9E
Burun Ruuk Village - in the Blackmire Swamp

Updated Locations

40.7S, 11.9E - Falatacot Temple - What used to be Master Archmage Fadsahil's home is now the entrance to Liazk Itzi's Temple.
Entrance to Portal Space - Quest flag removed.
Hidden Cavern - The locked door before the surface portal in the Drudge section has been removed.
Linvak Tukal - New lifestone inside the city.
Swamp Gardens - The dungeon has been enlarged and vegetation added.
Holtburg - Lifestone added at 42.1N 33.6E and Holtburg portals now drop in town.

New Items

Realaidain Raiment
		Realaidain Raiment

The High Queen has deemed that all citizens of Dereth be awarded a raiment! Make sure you have free space in your pack and speak to Adara al-Rajin of Al-Arqas.

Spring Cleaner Title
		Spring Cleaner Title Token

Linvak Tukal Updates
		Lugian Lifestone		Linvak Tukal Portal Gem

New Armor Styles
		Chiran Armor		Nariyid Armor		Lorica Armor

The Temple of Liazk Itzi
	Ancient Armored Bracers	Bladed Bow of Impaling	Fist of Massacre
	Vein-Thirst Kukri	Vile Scourge	Sarcophagus of High Matriarch, Liazk Itzi

Blackmire Lore
	Elysa's Boon	Elysa's Wondrous Orb	Elysa's Wondrous Orb (Low)	Elysa's Wristlet
	Elysa's Bangle	Elysa's Band	Elysa's Pendant	Etched Fleshy Journal
	Fleshy Tome	Foul Smelling Hide	Ibrexi Jikti's Journal	Jexki Ki's Journal
	Kixkti Xri's Journal	Marked Fleshy Journal	Morgluuk's Orders	Scarred Fleshy Journal
	Smelly Hide	The Last Expedition of Ixir Zi	Torgluuk's Orders

Level 7 Dispel Scrolls
	Scroll of Eradicate Creature Magic Other	Scroll of Eradicate Creature Magic Self	Scroll of Eradicate Item Magic
	Scroll of Eradicate Life Magic Other	Scroll of Eradicate Life Magic Self

Rumors
		Singularity Bore (Text)

Updated Items

Buadren - Attuned property removed.
Invoker - Attuned property removed.
Invoker (Retired) - Attuned property removed.
Sleeves of Inexhaustibility
- AL increased from 150 to 210.
- Specialised Axe and Axe 250+ reqs. removed
- Level 40+ wield req. added.
Bastion of Tukal
- AL increased from 160 to 210.
- New spells: Impenetrability IV, Cold Protection Other IV
- BU decreased by 200.
- Level 40+ wield req. added.
Crest of Kings
- SL increased from 100 to 150.
- All spells increased from level III to IV.
- Melee Defense 190+ activation req. removed.
- BU decreased by 300.
Helm of the Crag
- AL increased from 240 to 300.
- New spells: Lightning Bane IV, Bludgeoning Protection Other IV, Flame Bane IV, Acid Bane IV, Healing Mastery Other IV, Frost Bane IV.
- Level 40+ wield req. added.
Scepter of Might
- Dmg raised from 9 - 18 to 14.5 - 29.
- Level III spells increased to IV.
- Base 250+ wield & Arcane Lore 90+ reqs. added
Spear of Purity
- Dmg raised from 7 - 14 to 14 - 28.
- New spells: Blood Drinker IV.
- Biting Strike added.
- Specialised Spear and Spear 250+ reqs. removed
- BU decreased by 200.
- Level 40+ wield req. added.
Staff of Clarity
- Moderate Focus and Moderate Willpower added.
- New modifiers: +7% Melee, +6% Mana Conversion
- Specialised Mana C and Mana C 200+ reqs. removed
- BU decreased by 250.
- Level 40+ wield req. added.
Dispel Potion
- Now dispels level IV spells instead of level II.
- Stacks to 25
Strong Dispel Potion
- Now dispels level V spells instead of level III.
- Stacks to 25
Concentrated Dispel Potion
- Now dispels level VI spells instead of level IV.
- Stacks to 25
Condensed Dispel Potion
- Now dispels level VII spells instead of level V.
- Stacks to 25
Gem of Stillness - Stacks to 25
Gem of Purity - Stacks to 25

New Icons
	A Banderling Ruin	Daiklos Legend	Directions to Hunter's Leap
	Directions to the Drudge Hideout	Directions to the Hedged Platform	Directions to the Cave of Alabree
	Directions to the Holtburg Redoubt	Dungeon Fern (Text)	Edelbar Directions
	Golem Mound	Hilltop (Text)	Holtburg Dungeon Directions
	The Rat Nest