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1 - Wrap It Up
2 - Warning Signs
3 - Farmers Secrets
4 - Deadly Feast

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Patch Details

Patch Date: 12th November, 2013
Patch Size: 6.133K (Client: 4,724KB)
Hotfix: ???k (??th Month)

Town Crier Rumors

Free Rumors:

Town Crier tells you, "I've heard rumors of strange bird sightings."

Town Crier tells you, "I've heard several unusual rumors of a strange Mu-miyah and his sealed tomb buried in the desert sands."

Pyreal Rumors:

Town Crier tells you, "A Seeker in Yanshi is asking for assistance in her research into an odd Mu-miyah hiding in the desert."

Town Crier tells you, "Strange birds have been spotted in Dereth, including reports of an exceptionally large one imbued with electricity. That can't be a good thing..."

Ulgrim Rumors

Free Rumors:

Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "You thought the only giant electrically charged bird in this world was the Thunder Chicken?"

Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "You thought wrong..."

Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "A "researcher" has shown up in Yanshi asking for some assistance."

Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "That is a "researcher" in the sense that someone who asks you to steal things from others who are minding their own business simply because they want it."

Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "Why respect ancient cultures when we can ransack their places for shinies?"

Stout Rumors:

Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "I'll give you a little helpful advice."

Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "Every now and then make sure you go and do something truly just for yourself. Not because you're supposed to or because you think you need what you'll get, but simply because it is something you want to do for you."

Ulgrim stares at you impatiently.

"Are you going to give me another stout or what?"

Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "El'Yst Maggann is a wonderful example on how Isparians have no respect for the inhabitants of this world."

Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "If you care not about what you do then head on over and help her out."

Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "Who are we kidding? You'll do anything for some MMDs, luminance, and a fun reward. So be careful out there."

Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "Knock Knock."

You ask: "Who's there?

Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "A farmer who made a terrible mistake with some special feed."

You ask: "A farmer who made a terrible mistake with some special feed, who?"

Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "Go down the hatch and find out... if you dare!"

New UI and Game Changes

New PvP death declaration broadcast (off by default).
The Contract list was increased to 100.
The Friends list was increased to 100.

New Quests

Live Events

Bonus XP/Luminance Events

+50% Luminance and XP Event Mark your calendars, because we're going to have a bonus XP / Luminance event for Black Friday, the bonus will run from Wednesday November 27th through Sunday December 1st.

Updated Quests

Rynthid Tentacle Weapons - Sanctum Warding Crystals are now on a 30 minute respawn timer. Boss fight no longer spawns in waves. Rewards lowered to 90,000 Luminance and 35 MMDs.
Snow Tusker Blood Collection - Changed to a daily timer.
Escape Quest - The NPC version of Janthef can no longer be hit by AoE/Cleave attacks which previously caused him to break.
Renegade Bone Charm Quest - The timer for pickup on the Strong Iron Key was changed back to 6 days.
The Rynthid Training quest - Elaborated on the names of the colored portals & levers.
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: - Burun Liberator
Ansar El-Kerdany tells you, "Greetings, Adventurer! We are looking for adventurers to aid Scout Leader Tmauruk in freeing the shamans of his people."

Ansar El-Kerdany tells you, "Travel to that other world, complete this task, and I shall reward you."

- Completion Message;

Ansar El-Kerdany tells you, "A trip to a distant and different land. Glad you returned in one piece. Here is your reward."

Esmond Fielding: - Asheron's Trail (AKA Asheron's Departure)
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 Shan Zhen needs assistance."

Esmond Fielding tells you, "Help him track down Asheron's movements from before his trip to Bur. I shall reward you upon your successful return."

- Completion Message;

Esmond Fielding tells you, "A tracker you are indeed. Impressive discoveries of Asheron's movements. Take this as your reward."

Niccolo De Luca: - Burun History (AKA Hidden Entrances)
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 Ydnew could use a hand in recovering information on the link between the renegades and the burun."

Niccolo De Luca tells you, "Be careful in this task and I shall reward you upon your return."

- Completion Message;

Niccolo De Luca tells you, "Sounds like you went on quite the trek through dangerous territory. Here is your reward."

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 Voracious Eaters as the moderate difficulty prey."

Rand, Game Hunter tells you, "This month I've tagged Olthoi Mutilators as the medium difficulty prey."

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

Rand, Game Hunter tells you, "This month I've tagged Mosswarts in Dark Design as the other prey of highest difficulty."

New NPCs

El'Yst Maggann - Seeker of Ancient Knowledge - 12.0S 42.5E in Yanshi
Bak'tshay Keeper (NPC)
Lingering Spirit of the Recluse
Farmer Ar'Oyd - Farmer - 53.14S, 80.73E near Nanto
Lohrn - Virindi Steward - 61.6S, 63.3W at the Encampment near Rynthid Infested Plains
Sir Unell bin Rakke - Royal Knight
Slubbley - Caretaker
Boone - Crystal Hunter
Royal Guard - Shadow Destroyer
Sergeant Freng - Royal Knight

Updated NPCs

Barkeeper Creighton - New Contracts
Barkeeper Lazzaro - New Contracts
Curator of Torment - Quest Rewards were Rebalanced.
Janthef - The NPC Version can no longer be hit by AoE/Cleave attacks which previously caused him to break.

Retired NPCs

New Locations

4 Corners of Dereth Quest

91.6N, 46.8E - Charged Niche, located on Aerlinthe
79.1S, 90.1E - Fiery Alcove, located near Kryst
95.0N, 39.1W - Frozen Recess, located near Eastwatch
95.3S, 89.7W - Stinging Corner, located on Singularity Caul
20.8S, 7.50E - Sanctuary of the Recluse, within the City of Neftet.

Thunder Turkey Assault Quest

53.2S, 80.7E - Basement Hatch, located in the Barn within Farmer Ar'Oyd's Farm near Nanto.

Updated Locations

53.14S, 80.73E - Blue Ghost Falls near Nanto - updated with Farmer Ar'Oyd's Farm.
The City of Neftet - Desert Cactus are now located thoughtout the inner city of Neftet.
The Graveyard - Corrupted Gravestones are now located thoughtout the Graveyard.
The Frozen Valley - Frozen Crystals are now located thoughtout the Frozen Valley.
The Rynthid Infested Plains - Rynthid Crystals are now located throughout the Rynthid Infested Plains
Tou-Tou - Shadowy Pillars are now located throughout Tou-Tou.
Hoshino Fortress - Sarcophagi are now located throughout Hoshino Fortress.

New Items

Contracts
	Contract for Kill Tou-Tou Shadow Flyers	Contract for Kill Tou-Tou Grievver Shredders	Contract for Kill Tou-Tou Devourer Marguls	Contract for Kill Tou-Tou Shadows
	Contract for Kill Tou-Tou Void Lords	Contract for End of Days	Contract for Lugian Assault	Contract for Rynthid Training

4 Corners of Dereth quest
	Signet Fragment (Fiery Alcove)	Chilled Key		Signet Fragment (Frozen Recess)	Combined Signet Fragment (Frozen Recess)-(Fiery Alcove)
	Signet Fragment (Charged Niche)	Signet Fragment (Stinging Corner)	File:Combined Signet Fragment (Charged Niche)-(Stinging Corner) Icon.png	Combined Signet Fragment (Charged Niche)-(Stinging Corner)	Ancient Dusty Key
	Idol of the Recluse

Thunder Turkey Assault quest
		Thunder Turkey Feather		Thunder Turkey Leg

Updated Items

Rynthid Tentacle Weapons
	Rynthid Tentacle Bow		Rynthid Tentacle Wand	Life-attuned Rynthid Tentacle Wand	Nether-attuned Rynthid Tentacle Wand
	Rynthid Tentacle Spear	File:Rynthid Tentacle Mace Icon.png	Rynthid Tentacle Mace