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Release Notes

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Release Fiction

Developer Comments

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Discoveries

Patch Details

This will be the final patch for Asheron's Call according to the Developers. Link
Patch Date: 4th March, 2014
Patch Size: 4,877k (Client: 2,939k)
Hotfix: Patch Size: 4,728k (Client: 9k) (7th March, 2014)

Hotfix 2: Patch Size: ?,???k (Client: ?,???k) (24th March, 2014)

Town Crier Rumors

Free Rumors:

Town Crier tells you, "I've heard several rumors of adventurers finding some way to restart their lives in Dereth."
Town Crier tells you, "I've heard several rumors of even more new gems that armor tinkerers can use in their craft."
Town Crier tells you,"I've heard reports of professors who will speed one's learning of magical spells over memorizing all of those spells at the scriveners."
Town Crier tells you, "I've heard several rumors of new colosseum called the Gauntlet. I wonder where that is?"
Town Crier tells you, "I've heard reports of a new type of weapon enchantment being found in the Viridian Rise."

Pyreal Rumors:

:Town Crier tells you, "News! The Societies of Dereth have created their own training gorunds called The Gauntlet!"
Town Crier tells you, "This new challenge arena is much like the Colosseum, but more difficult and with greater rewards!"
Town Crier tells you, "News! Paragon Weapon Imbues have been found in the heart of the Viridian Rise!"
Town Crier tells you, "These new imbues allow weapons to gain experience and power as they are used!"
Town Crier tells you, "Adventurers in the Viridian Rise have found an ancient font that allows the most experienced of heroes to start their lives over, gaining strength in the process!"
Town Crier tells you, "Five Professors of the Magical Arts have set themselves up in Arwic. For those with the trade notes to barter with them, they can teach spells far faster and easier than the scrivners can with their scrolls."

Ulgrim Rumors

Free Rumors:

Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "I hear that the societies are on the move."
Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "They even have created their own colisseum to test and train their members."
Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "It would probably be too easy for me, but you'll find it difficult."
Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "I didn't see any interesting stout as the reward though."


Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "I just don't get all this talk of "enlightenment" and starting over."
Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "Why hike all the way to the center of the Viridian Rise?"
Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "If you really want to forget everything I have a way that is much more satisfying."


Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "I was in the center of the Viridian Rise trying to convince that cook to trade some Mead for pyreals."
Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "A large amber forge has appeared."
Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "I asked the guardian if it was used for brewing, and the guardian started rambling on about Paragon weapons or something."

Stout Rumors :

Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "I saw some warriors practicing using finesse to fight with a weapon in each hand."
Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "I don't remember them being quite so smooth."


Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "I hear that membership into the societies changed."
Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "I also saw members running here and there on quests."
Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "I was never one for tabards."
Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "I'll stay here, drink, and cause my own drunken shenanigans."


Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "I found, hidden away, an old bottle of scotch I had forgotten about."
Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "It was 14, almost 15 years old."
Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "I thought "What the hell?" and opened it. Good stuff. It's been a good 14 years."
Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "We've had a good run."

New UI and Game Changes

  • Enhancements and updates have been made to the three Societies, the Celestial Hand, the Eldrytch Web, and the Radiant Blood.
  • The random rewards for the Viridian Rise have been reworked and most of the consumable rewards have been removed.
  • Players can now learn level 7 spells directly from teachers.
  • Stipend spells have been changed from level 7 to level 8.
  • Society Armor now works with Layering Kits.
  • Asheron's Castle now has specialization statues. Specialization statues have been simplified.
  • The cost of Major Item Tinkering Armature has been adjusted back to a cost of 1.
  • Healing animations are now shorter. The heal comes earlier in the animation.
  • The value of Massive Mana Charge has been restored. Massive Mana Charges can no longer be sold.
  • Dual Wield has been changed to COORD + COORD / 3.
  • A brand new Coliseum to challenge players and top end characters has been added.
  • Weapon Masteries are universal. All characters get the benefit of 5 DR when using a weapon with a mastery, regardless of the character's mastery. Weapon that previously had no mastery bonus at all still don't give 5 DR.
  • The number of creatures in the PK Luminance arena have been reduced.
  • A weapon upgrade system that creates Paragon Weapons has been added to the game. Characters can slowly enhance their favorite weapons by forging them into Paragon Weapons The process that will send characters all over Dereth to prove themselves by completing heroic tasks and gaining Luminance. Though the process is involved, Paragon Weapons gain levels and empower the user with substantial benefits. The process can enhance melee weapons, missile weapons or casters. (This process will work on most quest and loot weapons that do not already have set spells.)
  • Enlightenment has been added to the game. A system designed for our most dedicated players, Enlightenment allows a character who has reached the pinnacle of levels and Luminance to let it all go and start over. The process of Enlightenment is certainly not for the faint of heart, but Enlightenment will provide an avenue for players to prove that they are some of the most hardcore players of the game.
    • An enlightened character proves themselves by sacrificing all experience, levels, Luminance, and Luminance augmentations.
    • The character starts fresh, gaining a title, an extra point in all trained and specialized skills, and two extra Vitality points. ~ Enlightened characters retain their normal augmentations. They no longer have to spend experience points on those augmentations as they level.
  • New Character Login Screen artwork;



New Quests

Live Events

Bonus XP/Luminance Events

Updated Quests

  • 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: - Gearknight Lesser Lords
    Ansar El-Kerdany tells you, "Greetings, Adventurer! We are looking for adventurers to help Dame Alistra."
    Ansar El-Kerdany tells you, "She is near the Inner Sea where the gearknight have formed a stronghold."
    Ansar El-Kerdany tells you, "Help her with her metallic menace and I shall reward you upon your return."
    - Completion Message;
    Ansar El-Kerdany tells you, ""
  • Esmond Fielding: - Banderling Haunt
    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 Cyphis Suldow needs assistance with building his resort."
    Esmond Fielding tells you, "Help him in any way he desires. I shall reward you upon your successful return."
    Esmond Fielding tells you, "I hear he is in special need of someone who knows their way around locks."
    - Completion Message;
    Esmond Fielding tells you,
  • Niccolo De Luca: - Shield of Isin Dule Quest
    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 you should test your strength and skill by retrieving Isin Dule's shield."
    Niccolo De Luca tells you, "Collect that shield and return to me for your reward."
    - Completion Message;
    Niccolo De Luca tells you, ""
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 Abhorrent Eaters as the medium difficulty prey."
Rand, Game Hunter tells you, "This month I've tagged Tumeroks in the Valley of Death as the high difficulty prey."
Rand, Game Hunter tells you, "This month I've tagged Dark Isle Remorans as one of the most difficult prey."
Rand, Game Hunter tells you, "This month I've tagged Giant Jungle and Agitated Phyntos as the other prey of highest difficulty."

New NPCs

Updated NPCs

Retired NPCs


New Locations

Updated Locations


New Items

Portal Gems
Viridian Rise Deru Portal Sending Gem


Paragon Weapons quest
Token of the New Paragon
Lord Cynreft Mhoire's Signet Ring
Lady Tairla Mhoire's Signet Ring
Spectral Amber Shard
Luminous Amber of the 1st Tier Paragon
Luminous Amber of the 2nd Tier Paragon
Luminous Amber of the 3rd Tier Paragon
Luminous Amber of the 4th Tier Paragon
Luminous Amber of the 5th Tier Paragon
Luminous Amber of the 6th Tier Paragon
Luminous Amber of the 7th Tier Paragon
Luminous Amber of the 8th Tier Paragon
Luminous Amber of the 9th Tier Paragon
Luminous Amber of the 10th Tier Paragon
Luminous Amber of the 11th Tier Paragon
Luminous Amber of the 12th Tier Paragon
Luminous Amber of the 13th Tier Paragon
Luminous Amber of the 14th Tier Paragon
Luminous Amber of the 15th Tier Paragon
Luminous Amber of the 16th Tier Paragon
Luminous Amber of the 17th Tier Paragon
Luminous Amber of the 18th Tier Paragon
Luminous Amber of the 19th Tier Paragon
Luminous Amber of the 20th Tier Paragon
Luminous Amber of the 21st Tier Paragon
Luminous Amber of the 22nd Tier Paragon
Luminous Amber of the 23rd Tier Paragon
Luminous Amber of the 24th Tier Paragon
Luminous Amber of the 25th Tier Paragon
Luminous Amber of the 26th Tier Paragon
Luminous Amber of the 27th Tier Paragon
Luminous Amber of the 28th Tier Paragon


Paragon Weapons quest continued
Luminous Amber of the 30th Tier Paragon
Luminous Amber of the 31st Tier Paragon
Luminous Amber of the 32nd Tier Paragon
Luminous Amber of the 33rd Tier Paragon
Luminous Amber of the 34th Tier Paragon
Luminous Amber of the 35th Tier Paragon
Luminous Amber of the 36th Tier Paragon
Luminous Amber of the 37th Tier Paragon
Luminous Amber of the 38th Tier Paragon
Luminous Amber of the 39th Tier Paragon
Luminous Amber of the 40th Tier Paragon
Luminous Amber of the 41st Tier Paragon
Luminous Amber of the 42nd Tier Paragon
Luminous Amber of the 43rd Tier Paragon
Luminous Amber of the 44th Tier Paragon
Luminous Amber of the 45th Tier Paragon
Luminous Amber of the 46th Tier Paragon
Luminous Amber of the 47th Tier Paragon
Luminous Amber of the 48th Tier Paragon
Luminous Amber of the 49th Tier Paragon
Luminous Amber of the 50th Tier Paragon


Gauntlet
Gauntlet Ticket
Gauntlet Ticket Stub
Gauntlet Coin
Gauntlet Treasure Key
Gauntlet Vault Key
Gauntlet Chests
Yellow Society Locket
Brown Society Locket
Blue Society Band
Green Society Band
Purple Society Band
Red Society Band
Gauntlet Chests
Gauntlet Vault
Gauntlet Arena


Gauntlet Vendors
Gauntlet Coin
Gauntlet Leggings
Gauntlet Tunic
Gauntlet Backpack
Spectral Armor Tinkering Mastery Crystal
Spectral Weapon Tinkering Mastery Crystal
Spectral Item Tinkering Mastery Crystal
Spectral Magic Item Tinkering Mastery Crystal
Gem of Brilliance
Gear Knight Invasion Area Portal Gem
Mhoire Forge Portal Gem
Neftet Portal Gem
Paradox-touced Olthoi Portal Gem
Rynthid Portal Gem
Hoshino Fortress Portal Gem
Gauntlet Gem of Luminance
Gauntlet Gem of Knowledge
Gauntlet Gem of Vast Knowledge
Gauntlet Brutality Amplification
Nature's Wrath Amplification
Gauntlet Defense Amplification
Horizon's Edge Amplification
Bracelet of Constitution
Exquisite Casino Key
Gauntlet Treasure Key


Gauntlet Vendors continued
Celestial Hand Gauntlet Writ
Eldrytch Web Gauntlet Writ
Radiant Blood Gauntlet Writ
Wishbone
Gauntlet Health Kit
Gauntlet Stamina Kit
Gauntlet Mana Kit
Crushing Society Orb
Piercing Society Orb
Nether Society Orb
Slicing Society Orb


Infused Amber Collection
Vortex Thorn


Marid Stipend Vendor
Ring Spells Certificate
Wall Spells Certificate


Updated Items

Item Tinkering
Major Item Tinkering Armature


Mana Stones
Massive Mana Charge


Marid - Stipend Vendor
Item Spells Certificate
Life Spells Certificate
Creature Spells Certificate
Combat Spells Certificate


Society Armor now works with Layering Kits.
Celestial Hand Helm
Celestial Hand Pauldrons
Celestial Hand Vambraces
Celestial Hand Gauntlets
Celestial Hand Breastplate
Celestial Hand Girth
Celestial Hand Greaves
Celestial Hand Tassets
Celestial Hand Sollerets
Eldrytch Web Helm
Eldrytch Web Pauldrons
Eldyrtch Web Vambraces
Eldrytch Web Gauntlets
Eldrytch Web Breastplate
Eldrytch Web Girth
Eldrytch Web Greaves
Eldrytch Web Tassets
Eldrytch Web Sollerets
Radiant Blood Helm
Radiant Blood Pauldrons
Radiant Blood Vambraces
Radiant Blood Gauntlets
Radiant Blood Breastplate
Radiant Blood Girth
Radiant Blood Greaves
Radiant Blood Tassets
Radiant Blood Sollerets


Society Chests - 2 pieces of Society Armor can be looted on each chest pull now.
Society Chest


Retired Items


New Titles


Portal.dat

Portal.dat (Ingame Icons)

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New Creatures

Armoredillo

Burun

Crystal

Ghost

Grievver

Gromnie

Hollow Minion

Idol

Lugian

Mukkir

Marionette

Olthoi

Remoran

Shadow

Tumerok

Tusker

Undead

Virindi

Wisp


Images

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Known Issues


Typos


Splash Screen

During this final patch there was no splash screen added but instead the following two screens were used as a final tribute to Asheron's Call.