The Widening Gyre
October 2001 - Announcements Page
Turbine Announcements
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Rollout
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Release Notes
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Letter to the Players
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Letter to the Players 2
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Letter to the Players 3
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Recap
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Security Alert
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Discoveries
Town Crier Rumors
Town Crier tells you, "To furnish the houses built by the Arcanum, furniture vendors have appeared in Zaikhal, Hebian-To, and Cragstone!"
Town Crier tells you, "News! Cooks have created new sweets based on a strange, sweet food carried by Monougas!"
Town Crier tells you, "News! Agents of an organization called the Arcanum have built houses that they will rent out to Derethians in exchange for some very specific quest item.
Town Crier tells you, "The great armorsmiths of each race have developed new, fabulously ornate regalia masks!"
Town Crier tells you, "News! Alchemists of Dereth have developed their craft further! They can now brew health and mana elixirs that are a little different, and maybe a little better, than the ones available from merchants!"
Town Crier tells you, "I think Ill go ahead and buy myself some furniture... But first, I suppose, I have to figure out what it is those Arcanum agents want. They're so picky about what they'll take!"
Town Crier tells you, "Those new regalia masks sure are impressive..."
Town Crier tells you, "My cousin the alchemist is much more in demand with his monarchy now that hes learned how to make those handy trade elixirs!"
Town Crier tells you, "Have you tried one of those tasty candy bars? Chocolate and a scrumptious gooey filling!"
Town Crier tells you, "My cousin the archmage got himself a new Ursuin mask! I've never seen him looking so shaggy!"
Town Crier tells you, "I hate this time of year. I always get pumpkin stains on my robe..."
Ulgrim Rumors
Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "I hear tell that Aliester the Loquacious is retiring. Well, good riddance to him, the wordy prat. Only man who ever beat me in a drinking contest... Wait, you didn't hear me say that."
Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "Candeth Martine came through here the other day. He said he'd teach me the secrets of his magic in exchange for my Virindi-repulsion techniques. I slapped him on the back of his glowing head and sent him packing."
Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "Yeah, I think it's about time I opened up that other island... Be respectful when you get there, though. It's my island."
Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "Yarrr, look at me, I have no head! Oh, wait, I'm not wearing that thing... Well, heck, where did I put it? So easy to misplace..."
Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "Those mansions I've seen are pretty nice, but nowhere near as nice as the fortress I built for myself on Asheron's Island."
Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "You know why the Obsidian Plains aren't so dense with critters any more? They heard about how righteously I regulated the Virindi, and now they're quaking in terror for miles around."
Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "I'm a learned sage! I shouldn't have to put up with this shabby treatment! Get me another stout, kid!"
Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "I've been to Steiner's Recliners. Nice wares. Versatile solutions to pre-urban living."
New UI and Game Changes
- Alchemy
- Alchemists can now develop Health and Mana elixirs.
- Game Concepts
- Furniture vendors have been introduced.
- Upon leveling, characters now immediately replenish HP, Mana, and Stamina totals.
- Graphics
- The Olthoi have received new artwork.
- Masks and Guises
- New seasonal masks have been added.
New Quests
New Live Events
- [Player name] has struck down Levistras, the Speaker of the New Directive! All across Dereth, Virindi recoil as the leader of their movement falls, severed from the Singularity. The other members of the Virindi inner circle go into hiding...
- "No! The New Singularity was so close to completion! This is not an acceptable outcome!"
New NPCs
- Agent of the Arcanum
- Ayan Baqur - 59.8S, 87.8W
- Eastham - 17.4N, 62.9E
- Fort Tethana - 1.7N, 71.9W
- Lin - 54.3S, 73.3E
- Plateau Village - 44.2N 43.2W
- Rithwic - 10.0N 58.4E
- Tou-Tou - 28.2S, 96.0E
- Bartholomew Steiner - 24.6N, 47.1E near Cragstone
- Ecorto the Lost Director - 13.7N 0.1E in Zaikhal
- Jordan Ibn'Ikia - 13.2N, 0.3E near Zaikhal
- Jubei Minawoto - 39.4S, 82.8E in Hebian-To
- Jordan's Apprentice Craftsman - 13.2N, 0.3E near Zaikhal
- Jubei's Apprentice Craftsman - 39.4S, 82.8E in Hebian-To
- Steiner's Apprentice Craftsman - 24.6N, 47.1E near Cragstone
New Locations
- Singular Pyreal Repository - 77.3S, 51.6E near Kara
- Singular Chorizite Repository - 55.9S 64.8W near Wai Jhou
- Singular Obsidian Repository - 4.2S, 8.9E near Samsur
- Portals to Greenspire, Bluespire, Redspire and northern Manumet Plains appear in various towns.
Updated Locations
- Abandoned Mine - The locked gate has been removed.
New Items
2001/10 - Virindi Director Levistras (Live Event) | ||||||||
Translated Singular Chorizite Note | Translated Singular Obsidian Note | Translated Singular Pyreal Note | ||||||
Shroud of Levistras |
Furniture Sellers | ||||||||
Bench | Stool | Chair | Couch | |||||
Desk | Workbench | Candelabra | Chandelier | |||||
Torch |
Heritage Masks (Tier 2) | ||||||||
Virindi Inquisitor's Mask | Koji's Beast | Veil of Darkness | Pwyll's Crown |
Masks | ||||||||
Doll Mask | Pumpkin Head | Sclavus Head | Ursuin Head | |||||
Inviso Mask | Scarecrow Mask | Sclavus Mask | Ursuin Mask | |||||
Zombie Head | Zombie Mask |
Trade Potions | ||||||||
Trade Mana Elixir | Trade Health Elixir |
Updated Items
- Pyreal - New Icon.
Portal.dat
New Creatures
Updated Creatures
- Olthoi - Updated with new artwork.
Images
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Singular Obsidian Repository
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Virindi Inquisitor's Mask
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Koji's Beast Mask
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Tusker Wand
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Olthoi Worker - Before
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Olthoi Worker - After
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Olthoi Nymph - Before
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Olthoi Nymph - After