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September 2012 - Announcements Page

Patch Date: 11 September 2012
Patch Size: 830K (Client: 4,640K)
Hotfix Patch Size: 9K (Client 4,640K)
Hotfix Date: 1:15pm Est, Wednesday 12 September 2012

Weapon Auras

Item spells are now cast on character and all weapons are affected by the appropriate castable buff bonuses (NOTE: item debuffs now only last 30 seconds in PvP combat, but last the full duration in PvE combat.)
As part of the introduction of Auras, the Water of Stasis has been removed from the game world. This includes versioning it out of current loot weapons.
Unenchantable weapons that once had built-in buff spells are getting their stats converted in such a way as if they had their item buffs active permanently, while removing the actual buff spells. (NOTE: All weapon buffs have been dispelled & will have to be re-equipped.)
All related scrolls and spells updated to reflect the new aura spells.

Blackmoor's Page

Blackmoor's Page has arrived in Arwic to replace Blackmoor's Favor, Asheron's Benediction, and Asheron's Lesser Benediction gems that have been lost.

Earning Luminance

Luminance from inner creatures of Tou-Tou and Hoshino's Fortress has been increased.
Luminance has been added to night-time Graveyard creatures.

New Quests

New Events

2012/10 Bael'Zharon Returns

Updated Quests

Simulacra Infiltrators
Hoshino Fortress Infiltration - there was an increase in the number of quest trophy bones that drop from the bosses in the Venerable Mausoleum. The bosses now drop 9 items, enough for a full fellow.
Monthly Explorer Society Quests
- 27 days: Burun Burrow Quest
- 13 days: Aerbax's Prodigal Human
- 6 days: Atamarr Tasks

New NPCs

Updated NPCs

Silencia the Archmage - Now sells the glyph for Hollow/Ravenous Two Hander weapons
Higashiyama Akako - Now accepts A'nekshay Tokens
Absalom Sarraf - Now accepts A'nekshay Tokens
New contracts

New Locations

New Items

Contracts

Contract for Stipend: General Contract for Stipend: Celestial Hand Contract for Stipend: Eldrytch Web Contract for Stipend: Radiant Blood Contract for Hoshino Fortress Contract for Kill: Spectral Archers Contract for Kill: Spectral Blades and Claws Contract for Kill: Spectral Bushi Contract for Kill: Spectral Mages Contract for Kill: Spectral Minions Contract for Kill: Spectral Nanjou Shou-jen Contract for Kill: Spectral Samurai Contract for Kill: Spectral Samurai Golems

Contained Items

Boxed A'nekshay Token Box of Ten A'nekshay Tokens

Scrolls

Updated Items

Shield of the Celestial Hand - Epic Shield Aptitude added
Shield of the Eldrytch Web - Epic Shield Aptitude added
Shield of the Radiant Blood - Epic Shield Aptitude added
Isparian Weapons Modifying Tool - Can now be tinkered with Salvaged Leather and Salvaged Sandstone

Asteliary Orb
- Spells increased from level V to level VI.
- Activation requirement Arcane Lore: 150 added.
- Activation requirement Mana Conversion: 150 increased to 185.

Helm of the Simulacra
- AL increased from 125 to 150.
- Spells updated:
  - Old spells: Impenetrability V, Armor Self V, Coordination Self V, Strength Self V
  - New spells: Major Sneak Attack Prowess, Executor's Blessing, Honed Control, Shield Mastery Other VII, Major Impenetrability, Might of the Lugians, Sneak Attack Mastery Other VII, Brogard's Defiance
- Shield of the Simulacra
- AL increased from 100 to 120.
- Spells increased from level IV to level VI.

Imbued Asteliary Orb
- Spells updated:
  - Old spells: Focus Self VI, Mana Conversion Mastery Self VI, Willpower Self VI
  - New spells: Major Creature Enchantment Aptitude, Inner Calm, Major Life Magic Aptitude, Harlune's Boon, Adja's Boon, Mind Blossom, Nuhmudira's Blessing
- Mana Conversion modifier increased from +5% to +10%.
- Arcane Lore activation requirement increased from 150 to 225.
- Mana Conversion activation requirement increased from 150 to 220.

Imbued Helm of the Simulacra
- AL increased from 100 to 300.
- Spells updated:
  - Old spells: Impregnability Self V, Impenetrability V, Magic Resistance Self V, Invulnerability Self V
  - New spells: Aura of Deflection, Aura of Defense, Major Deception Prowess, Major Impenetrability, Aura of Resistance, Ketnan's Boon, Brogard's Defiance

Imbued Shield of the Simulacra
- AL increased from 125 to 150.
- Spells updated:
  - Old spells: Impenetrability V, Armor Self V, Coordination Self V, Strength Self V
  - New spells: Major Sneak Attack Prowess, Executor's Blessing, Honed Control, Shield Mastery Other VII, Major Impenetrability, Might of the Lugians, Sneak Attack Mastery Other VII, Brogard's Defiance

New Creatures

Gromnie

Simulacrum

Duplicitous SimulacrumDuplicitous Simulacrum/

Tumerok

Tumerok CorporalTumerok Corporal/

Updated Creatures

New Dialog

Town Crier

Free Rumors

Town Crier tells you, "I have several unconfirmed reports of an A'nekshay researcher digging up tombs in the Veyayen Isles."

Town Crier tells you, "I've heard rumors of some sort of undead assassin not only testing people, but giving them missions. That can't be good."

Town Crier tells you, "News! Hoshino Kei has raised an army of spectral undead in the north of Osteth!"

Pyreal Rumors

Town Crier tells you, "Reports are coming in about a strange spectral undead in the town beneath Hoshino Kei's fortress that is both testing adventurers and sending them on missions."

Town Crier tells you, "Popkin of the Gate, a researcher stationed in Cragstone, has sent word that one of her assistants working in the Vesayen Isles needs help with one of her digsites."

Town Crier tells you, "Hoshino Kei has raised a large fortress to the Northwest of Osteth, near the Beach Fort. Travellers in the area are advised to use caution."

Ulgrim the Unpleasant

Free Rumors

Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "I never knew Blackmoor had a page."

Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "The little guy showed up in Arwic lately, spouting on about how Blackmoor still serves New Aluvia."

Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "If that were really true then he would have had a keg of stout for me."

Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "More ninjas than usual around the sho cities."

Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "Or was it just double vision...."

Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "How many of you are there?"

Stout Rumors

Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "You doubt my chess abilities? Let me put it this way. Have you ever heard of Yuri, Bobby, Trumper, Blue?"

Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "Morons."

Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "Higashiyama Akako has begun trading in a new type of currency."

Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "I tried to tell him those A'nekshay Tokens were worthless, but he wouldn't listen."

Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "No one ever listens... Give me a stout kid."

Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "See, no one ever listens."

Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "Shah-hi seems nice enough, but how much information does that group need to know their ritual will never work."

Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "I told her I was only visiting the Vesayen Isles to get some sun. Hardly ever see it around here..."

Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "Yeah she didn't get the joke either. Give me another stout."

Ansar El-Kerdany

Ansar El-Kerdany tells you, "Greetings Adventurer! We believe that Translator Aun Laokhe could use some assistance."

Ansar El-Kerdany tells you, "Aid him in investigating the dark magics at the request of High Queen Elysa."

Ansar El-Kerdany tells you, "You found interesting documents indeed. Hopefully it helps shed light on the matter for Aun Laokhe. Here is your reward."

Esmond Fielding

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 heard rumors that a terrible fate has befallen Dojiro Sangi."

Esmond Fielding tells you, "Help him as soon as you can and report back to Ryukai Hiro."

Esmond Fielding tells you, "A fate no one deserves, but you did well. Take this as a reward for what you have done."

Niccolo De Luca

Niccolo De Luca tells you, "This month we have decided that it would benefit us all to show Atamarr our friendship to the gearknights who have joined our kingdom."

Niccolo De Luca tells you, "Complete whatever task Atamarr gives you. Once this is done, I shall reward you."

Niccolo De Luca tells you, "I received word that you completed Atamarr's task. Hopefully he sees the gratitude we feel for his forces who've joined with us instead of going against us. Here is your reward."

Rand, Game Hunter

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, "You'll have to kill a few more Olthoi Swarm Legionaries and return to me."

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

Rand, Game Hunter tells you, "This month I've tagged Primordial Olthoi in the Valley of Death as the high difficulty prey."

Rand, Game Hunter tells you, "You'll have to kill a few more Paradox-touched Olthoi Slashers and return to me."

Rand, Game Hunter tells you, "This month I've tagged Olthoi Slayers as the other prey of highest difficulty."

Media

1 - Bridge to Somewhere
2 - Careful He Bites
3 - Desert Meets Jungle
4 - Not Safe at Night
5 - Training Camp
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