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November 2010 - Announcements Page

Patch Size: 6,373k (Client: 4,572k)

New Playable Races

Empyreans added as playable race.
Olthoi Play introduced - Olthoi Soldiers and Olthoi Spitters added as specialized PvP races.

Luminance

Luminance introduced - A new end game system similar to standard xp Augmentations.

Void Magic

Void Magic - A new offensive magic skill.

Creature Balance

Major update to balance out creature level vs experience reward. Most mobs should now fall into the level and experience rewards listed in the table below.

Standard Creatures		High Health Creatures
Level	Experience	Level	Experience
2	500	135	750,000
4	800/1,000	160	1,500,000
8	1,000	185	2,400,000
15	2,000	220	4,000,000
20	3,500
30	5,000
40	7,000
50	10,000
60	17,500
80	30,000
100	80,000
115	125,000
135	250,000
160	500,000
185	800,000
190	850,000
200	1,100,000
210	1,200,000
220	1,400,000
225	1,550,000
240	1,850,000
250	2,000,000
260	3,000,000
265	2,500,000
300	4,000,000

Other Changes

Attribute and Skill Redistribution reset

The Temples of Forgetfulness and Enlightenment have had the timer for their use reset due to gameplay changes made in the November 2010 update.

All Portal Gems now have a 30 second cooldown timer.

New Quests

Updated Quests

Monthly Explorer Society Quests
- 27 days: Sword of Lost Hope Quest (Blood of the Hopeslayer)
- 13 days: Fort Tethana Tug of War
- 6 days: Gaerlan's Citadel
Asheron's Raiment Quest - All 4 dungeons updated. 120+ gives 100 mil xp.
Crystal Minds and Shattered Souls - 150+ (portal is still 40+). High level Golems, 80,000,000 xp.
Eastham Sewer Quest - 50+, new AL and spells for Metal Round Shield, 6,000,000 xp item added.
Floating City Quest - 150+, new higher level creatures, the Distillery Dew in the bar can now be given in for 100,000,000 xp and 10 Stamina Philtres.
The Mage Academy - 2 use mfk 115,000,000 xp
Death's Allure - upgraded to 150,000,000 xp
Hamud's Demise - 100+ & New stats Hamud's Pyreal Katar, Oswald's Dagger
Sunstone and Opal Gauntlets Quest - added gauntlets for Void Magic. Ruined Amulet dropped by level 26 Shadows.
Tumerok Vanguard Outposts - 50+, weapons updated with new stats and Resistance Cleaving (Cold), 10,000,000 xp reward added.
Attribute and Skill Redistribution - quest timers reset.
Colosseum / Colosseum Bosses (See Colosseum and XP changes)

Quests with Luminance reward added:

New NPCs

Gregoria, Gurog Destroyer

Luminance Seers:

Olthoi NPCs:

Void Magic NPCs:

Updated NPCs

Asheron - Located in the courtyard of his castle at 21.1N 69.2E.

New Locations

Frozen Valley
- Cabin by the Frozen Valley
- Frozen Tomb
Olthoi Island
Olthoi Tunnels - 26.8S 94.9E - Tou Tou
Olthoi Tunnels - 85.4N 57.3E - Dark Isle
Olthoi Tunnels - 87.7S 65.1W - Candeth Keep
Olthoi Tunnels - 42.1N 82.7W - Redspire
Olthoi Tunnels - 64.1N 80.6E - Freebooter Isle
Olthoi Tunnels - 75.1S 21.5E - Qalaba'r
Olthoi Tunnels - 14.2S 43.1E - Yanshi
Olthoi Tunnels - 32.4N 56.3E - Arwic
Olthoi Tunnels - 69.8N 18.8E - Neydisa Castle
Olthoi Tunnels - 93.2S 50.4W - Moarsman City
Passage to Olthoi Island

Updated Locations

Burial Temple - 150+, new creatures
Eastham Sewer - 50+, new creatures
Empyrean Foundry - 100+, new creatures
Halls of Metos - new creatures
Mage Academy - 150+, new creatures
Matron Hive South - 40+, new creatures
Matron Hive North - 60+
Matron Hive West - 90+, new creatures
Matron Hive East - 120+, new creatures
Mountain Fortress - 100+, new creatures
North Tumerok Vanguard Outpost - 50+, new creatures
South Tumerok Vanguard Outpost - 50+, new creatures
The Floating City - 150+, new creatures

New Items

Armor

Corruptor's Gauntlets Empyrean Robe (Blue)

Clothing

Night Club Shirt (2010)

Currency Items

Pitted Slag

Healing Kits

Light Infused Healing Kit Olthoi Fibrous Healing Tissue

Keys

Entryway Key Cellar Key

Objects

Acid Pit

Olthoi Armor

Potions

Draught of Revitalization Acidic Rejuvenation Saliva Invigorator Acidic Infusion

Quest Items

Battle Lord Gregor's Mnemosyne Slimy Broad Sword Lady Aerfalle's Charm Lady Jaera's Wand Northern Tumerok Insignia Southern Tumerok Insignia Void Magic Gem of Enlightenment Void Magic Gem of Forgetfulness Ruined Amulet of the Void

Rare Gems

Corruptor's Crystal Hieroglyph of Void Magic Mastery

Scrolls

Scroll of Void Magic Mastery Self Scroll of Void Magic Mastery Other Scroll of Void Magic Ineptitude Scroll of Clouded Soul Scroll of Corrosion Scroll of Corruption Scroll of Destructive Curse Scroll of Festering Curse Scroll of Nether Arc Scroll of Nether Bolt Scroll of Nether Streak Scroll of Weakening Curse

Spell Components

Foci of Shadow Glyph of Void Magic Glyph of Damage Glyph of Nether Bottled Rage Nightshade Shadowroot Essence of Kemeroi Soulweed

Spell Gems

Spectral Crystal of the Corruptor Luminous Crystal of Surging Strength Luminous Crystal of Towering Defense Luminous Pearl of Blood Drinking Luminous Pearl of Heart Seeking Luminous Pearl of Defending Luminous Pearl of Spirit Drinking Luminous Crystal of Vitality

Text Items

Journal of a Soldier Torn Note Luminance, and the Paths of the Empyrean

Luminance Augmentation Items

Light Falatacot Token of the Aura of Specialization Light Falatacot Token of the Aura of Invulnerability Dark Falatacot Token of the Aura of Specialization Dark Falatacot Token of the Aura of Destruction Dericost Token of the Aura of Retribution Dericost Token of the Aura of Destruction Haebrean Token of the Aura of Hardening Haebrean Token of the Aura of Invulnerability Token of the Aura of Aetheric Vision Token of the Aura of Glory Token of the Aura of Temperance Token of the Aura of Protection Token of the Aura of Valor Token of the Aura of Purity Token of the Aura of Mana Infusion Token of the Aura of Mana Flow Token of the Aura of the Craftsman Token of Skill Token of the Luminous Crystal of Surging Strength Token of the Luminous Crystal of Towering Defense Token of the Luminous Pearl of Blood Drinking Token of the Luminous Pearl of Heart Seeking Token of the Luminous Pearl of Defending Token of the Luminous Pearl of Spirit Drinker Token of the Luminous Crystal of Vitality Token of the Light Infused Healing Kit Token of the Draught of Revitalization

Weapons

Salivatory Goo

XP Augmentation Items

Infused Void Magic

Updated Items

Adept's Set - Spell added for Void Magic Bonus.
Enscorcelled Robe
- Corruptor's Boon added
Metal Round Shield
- Shield level raised from 90 to 165.
- Weapon mastery spells increased from level III to level V
Vanguard Leader's Amulet
- Spells increased from level II to level VI.
Vanguard Leader's Morningstar
- Base damage increased from 7-14, bludgeoning to 19.2 - 32, cold.
- Resistance Cleaving added.
- Speed changed from 60 to 50.
- Spells increased from level III.
- Activation reqs. changed from Arcane Lore: 10, Mace: 150 to Arcane Lore: 225, Mace: 325.
Vanguard Leader's Crossbow
- 10% melee modifier added.
- Resistance Cleaving added.
- Spells increased from level II/III.
- Activation reqs. changed from Arcane Lore: 10, Crossbow: 140 to Arcane Lore: 225, Crossbow: 290.
Spear of the Given Heart
- Spells updated to level VII, SK added.
- Pierce damage changed to fire.
- Resistance cleaving added.
Asheron's Supreme Raiment
- Attribute spell added.
- Spells increased from level 6 to 7.
- Cantrips increased from minors to majors.
- Level requirement increased from 80 to 120.
Asheron's Greater Raiment
- Attribute spell added.
- Spells increased from level 6 to 7.
- Level requirement increased from 60 to 90.
Asheron's Raiment
- Attribute spell added.
- Level requirement increased from 40 to 60.
Asheron's Lesser Raiment
- Spells increased from level 4/5 to 6.
- Level requirement increased from 20 to 40.
Hamud's Pyreal Katar
- Damage increased from 4.8 - 12 to 19.2 - 32.
- Resistance Cleaving: Electrical property added.
- Attack mod changed from +7% to +15%.
- Melee mod changed from +10% to +15%.
- Old spells: Defender V, Blood Drinker VI, Swift Killer II, Heart Seeker V, Quickness Other V.
- New spells: Cragstone's Will, Infected Caress, Swift Killer II, Elysa's Sight, Ogfoot.
Oswald's Dagger
- Base damage increased from 6.5 - 13 to 14.4 - 24.
- Resistance Cleaving: Electrical property added.
- Modifiers increased from 5% to 15%.
- Spells updated.
  - Old spells: Blood Drinker V, Minor Quickness, Deception Mastery V, Gertarh's Curse, Heart Seeker V
  - New spells: Aura of Infected Caress, Major Quickness, Ketnan's Blessing, Gertarh's Curse, Aura of Elysa's Sight
- Wield req. increased from 250 to 400.

New Creatures

Banderling

Drudge

Golem

Gurog

Human

TownspersonTownsperson/

Mattekar

Filthy MattekarFilthy Mattekar/

Reedshark

Reedshark StalkerReedshark Stalker/

Skeleton

Skeleton NobleSkeleton Noble/

Swarm

Aggressive SwarmAggressive Swarm/

Undead

Virindi

Virindi MonitorVirindi Monitor/

Wisp

Zefir

Updated Creatures

The following creatures have been updated and increased in difficulty as part of related quest updates.

New Dialog

Asheron

Asheron says, "I am glad that after all these years some of the Empyreans that have been stuck are home once again."

Asheron says, "It is terrible to think about what they went through with the Virindi using them for experiments. How a race can be so cruel is beyond my understanding."

Asheron says, "Although it appears that even Empyreans have the ability to be that heartless. I do not know what end result Geraine is after, but, I do know it cannot possibly be a good thing."

Town Crier

Free Rumors

Town Crier tells you, "I've heard rumors of a strange new magic entering the world."

Town Crier tells you, "I've heard reports of several strange seers, who are testing those powerful enough to use their gifts. I wonder what that's about..."

Town Crier tells you, "Empyreans have returned to Dereth! Asheron still seems troubled by something. I figured he'd be happy."

Pyreal Rumors

Town Crier tells you, "Five Seers have made their presence known with the return of the Empyreans. For those who are strong enough, they can find the first Seer, Nalicana, in Asheron's Castle."

Town Crier tells you, "Those with the skill to wield the darkness of the world as a school of magic have entered the world. Scriveners of this new Void Magic can be found in many towns throughout Dereth."

Town Crier tells you, "Strange creatures, who call themselves Gurog, have appeared in the mountains of Northern Osteth. Be warned, these creatures are very dangerous, and should only be hunted by the most experienced adventurers."

Ulgrim the Unpleasant

Free Rumors

Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "More strange creatures walking this world. You would think this place was already corrupted enough, but apparently Geraine didn't think so."

Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "Luminance? Bah! When I visited those Seers they were so awe struck by my power they bowed down to me and told about how the legend of the amazing Ulgrim reached them, even while they were stuck in portal space."

Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "Void Magic doesn't work on me, it only makes me more powerful."

Stout Rumors

Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "Apparently the Void of Bael'zharon brought this new Void Magic with him. Oohh rage and anger. Emotional much? That guy needs to man up and have a stout."

Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "Have you noticed all of those filthy Olthoi running around? Apparently there is some new queen trying to gain power where the other Olthoi failed before. All I know is if those Olthoi make me spill my stout... there will be hell to pay."

Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "Luminance, Seers, Augs, those Empyreans were holding on to all kinds of things in Portal Space. You'd think they could of used them all together to find a way out of their instead of just sitting around waiting to be saved. I supposed not everyone can be as amazing as myself. The world would certainly be better if they could be like me though."