Across the Vast Divide

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March 2004 - Announcements Page

Turbine Announcements

Teaser Images

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Teaser

Teaser 2

Teaser 3

Rollout

Release Notes

Letter to the Players

Letter to the Players Follow-Up

Discoveries

Town Crier Rumors

Town Crier tells you, "A friend of mine says that he talked with Ulgrim the other day and he seemed different. He couldn't figure out why exactly."
Town Crier tells you, "A mosswart named Grearrk walked into Sawato bawling and bleating. Apparently it found its way into the tavern there. The barkeep knows more."
Town Crier tells you, "An adventurer traveling through town from the north told me that Celdiseth's tumerok apprentice, Aun Aulakhe, has learned new ways to improve that fearsome Invoker of his."
Town Crier tells you, "Aun Aulakhe has sent word that Portal Space disruptions are causing the very boundaries within it to disintegrate."
Town Crier tells you, "I can't believe that Ulgrim killed Nuhmudira... I hear he's on the run from her students now."
Town Crier tells you, "I have it on good authority that Ulgrim was seen at a bar a few days ago. Apparently he was drinking heavily.".
Town Crier tells you, "I hear Ulgrim has been seen all over the place. It's hard to figure out how he could be in so many places at once."
Town Crier tells you, "I'm wildly speculating, but maybe Ulgrim saw something he shouldn't have. Now he sleeps with the fishes."
Town Crier tells you, "I've heard tales that tumeroks are gathering from all directions at a point to the north of Yaraq. No outsiders are welcome near their fire -- what unknown purpose could be so important?"
Town Crier tells you, "If I were an adventurous soul, which I am not, I'd be looking arround the Blackmire Swamp for anything out of the ordinary."
Town Crier tells you, "Mosswarts coming into town and asking for help, speaking Roulean no less. Who would have ever thought?"
Town Crier tells you, "My sister's best friend's neighbor says that Ulgrim was kidnapped by a Tremendous Monouga."
Town Crier tells you, "My Uncle's nephew says that Ulgrim went to live with the Tuskers and learn to throw poo."
Town Crier tells you, "Rumor has it that Aun Aulakhe, in the Tumerok akiekie to the north, has given his faithful Windreave Saritea permission to trade old Invokers for ones with even more powerful magics than before."
Town Crier tells you, "Someone saw Ulgrim on a road near Shoushi. I wonder where he's heading."
Town Crier tells you, "They say that there is a temple buried beneath the Blackmire Swamp, I wonder what is in there?"

Ulgrim Rumors

During the Across the Vast Divide event, Ulgrim was found in the Dryreach tavern after he had had an accident at the nearby broken Lifestone. See the Ulgrim's Bathrobe Quest for more details.

Ulgrim the Unpleasant says, "I have a splitting headache, literally!"
Ulgrim the Unpleasant says, "Oh, the pain!"
You give Ulgrim the Unpleasant Filled Beer Stein.
Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "So, who named that new desert town anyway. Sure Martine probably saved us all, sure he gave his life for us, sure he turned out to be a hero. Who cares! We should have called the place Ulgrim's Ridge. Now that's a town name with style!"
You give Ulgrim the Unpleasant Filled Beer Stein.
Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "So, I missed out on all of the Olthoi business awhile back. I was consumed by my new hobby of house decorating. Asheron had my address in case things got out of hand."
Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "I'm a little confused though, I heard that Elysa almost died and Asheron almost died, but Nuhmudira took on the Olthoi Queen with a group of brave souls and drove the buggers back. So why isn't Nuhmudira having all sorts of medals and honors bestowed on her?"
Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "Really? And she wasn't questioned? Huh, not sure how to feel about that. Well if it comes to it Elysa's still my Queen."
You give Ulgrim the Unpleasant Filled Beer Stein.
Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "Someone's been staying at my house. I noticed my porridge was eaten and my bed was all mussed up. If I catch him he'll be sorry."
You give Ulgrim the Unpleasant Filled Beer Stein.
Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "You know I'm glad my duplicates are gone, but I've been thinking of the glorious things we could have accomplished."
Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "We could have formed an Fellowship of Ulgrim, roaming the land looking for people to save and drinks to be drunk."
Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "We could have tried out a few of the group spells I've been dabbling with."
Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "We could have gone on fishing trips."
Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "...I miss those guys."
You give Ulgrim the Unpleasant Filled Beer Stein.
Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "Where's everyone getting those slick looking hats and suits from?"
Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "I'd look pretty good in one of those getups don't you think?"
Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "Yeah, I'd be like Jack Diamond in the "Dark Mystery of the Stolen Stuff!""
Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "That was a great story."
You give Ulgrim the Unpleasant Filled Beer Stein.
Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "Is Asheron still on his island? I guess he and Elysa are still on the outs then. I should check in on him and make sure he doesn't need something."

New UI and Game Changes

  • The town of Yaraq and its nearby dungeons have been revised!
  • Magic
    • It is now possible to cast Item Magic spells directly on the breastplate of a player if they are targeted.
    • Life Magic transfer spells such as Health to Mana have been balanced, see the Letter to the Players for details.
  • Rumors
    • Rumors sold in towns are now color-coded and reflect the level range of the associated content. Light Blue notes are for 1-10, Blue are for 10-20, Green are for 20-40, and Orange are for 60-80.
  • User Interface
    • You can now see your chance of success as a percentage when crafting (includes Tinkering) by enabling the "Crafting Chance of Success Dialog" option in the Options Panel.
    • You can now view previously hidden properties, such as Biting Strike and Crushing Blow, on weapons.
    • There are new options via the Options Panel for displaying your birth date, chess rank and more.
Crafting chance of success
New character display options

New Quests

Live Events

The great Blackmire Swamp in Osteth begins to boil. A visible wave of magic erupts from a small temple between the ruins of Yanshi and the city of Sawato. It spreads across the world rippling over the desert and the inland sea, stretching across Dryreach and the eastern shore until all of Dereth and the outlying islands has been touched. Still visible, the wave of energy strikes an unseen barrier. As the blood is siphoned from Strage Device's wound, magical energy filters into the archways. The room shudders with power.
For a brief moment the scent of a fetid, decaying swamp assails the senses. A visible ripple can be seen around Dereth and the islands. As quickly as the wave arose it is gone, and a voice carries on the wind, "Ekta vaik av kintiku, ia avtu ikni livaik ekta ukri! Tik Vaiktu Kiktij, ikni zirku zikt Bur av akri. Klia mijik av iaktik, ikni iak av ixk."

Updated Quests

New NPCs

New Locations

Updated Locations

New Items

Xarabydun Portal Summoning Gem
Xarabydun Portal Summoning Gem


The Temple of Ixir Zi
Odd Looking Vine
Guardian of the Crypt
Guardian of Fury
Judge of the Appeasement
Judge of the Sacrifice
Guardian of the High Matriarch
Guardian of the Matriarch's Gaze
Guardian of the Restless Dead
Guardian of the Sacrificial Urns
High Matron Arbiter
Sarcophagus of High Matriarch, Ixir Zi
Gem of Appeasement
Heart of the Temple
Offering Plate
Offering Plate with Offerings
Offering Table
Offering Urn
Satchel
Sacrificial Bones
Satchel with Offerings
Ancient Armored Vestment
Crimson Brace of Pain
Crown of Anointed Blood
Esorcelled Falchion
Ixir's Staff of the Eyes
Lance of the Bloodletter
Portal to Kivik Lir's Temple
Sickle of Writhing Fury


Ulgrim's Bathrobe Quest
Bathrobe
Splinter of Wood


Rumors
Ancient Warrior's Tower
Braid Manor Ruin
Bulletin (Shoushi)
Bulletin (Yaraq)
Caves in the Foothills
Fort Aimaru (Text)
Mosswart Hangout
Mosswart Temple
North and East Yaraq Outposts
Rat Cave (Text)
Directions to the Red Rat Lair
Shoushi Banderling Camp
Shoushi Drudge Temple
Skeleton Raids
The Cursed Swamp
The Broken Hall
Tumerok Akiekie
Tumerok Camp
Undead Encampment
Skeleton Castle Rumor


Updated Items

New Spells

Fellowship Spells

  • Asphyxiation - "Lowers the attributes of a fellowship by 40 points for two minutes."
  • Death's Vice - "Lowers total health of each fellowship member by 50%."
  • Exposed Flesh - "Lowers acid resistance of all fellow memebers by 190%."
  • Grip of Death - "Lowers all skills by 99%."
  • Kiss of the Grave - "Lowers total stamina of each fellowship member by 50%."
  • Matron's Curse - "Lowers total mana of each fellowship member by 50%."
  • Paralyzing Touch - "Lowers all attributes by 99%."
  • Plague - "Target's total health is reduced by 50%."
  • Ward of Rebirth - "Increases natural healing rate of all fellowship members by 150%."

Portal.dat

New Creatures

Burun

Golem

Mattekar

Shreth

Undead

Images

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  • Character Login Screen

    Character Login Screen

  • Small Creepy Statue Artwork - Before

    Small Creepy Statue Artwork - Before

  • Small Creepy Statue Artwork - After

    Small Creepy Statue Artwork - After

Splash Screen

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