The Calm

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December 2004 - Announcements Page

Game Changes

The three starter towns and their nearby content have been revised to make them more desirable social centers:
- The portals into the towns are now more consistent.
- Towns are now portal hubs and have increased numbers of portals to other towns.
- Casinos have been moved closer and are no longer found in the wilderness.
- The Starter Quests based in these towns have been adjusted.

User Interface

Portals now describe the destination and give level guidance when examined.

New Quests

Updated Quests

New Events

The Power Forges

New NPCs

Alfrin
Aun Nireeura
Aun Kahuiura
Aun Ihmenaura
Aun Pitamaura
Camryn, Nuhmudira's Student - takes the place of Nuhmudira as quest NPC.
Ishaq the Philosopher
Reijiri
Suzuhara Baijin
Suzuhara Sheshumi
Tanami Kei

Updated NPCs

Agent of the Arcanum - Now accept more items in exchange for Writs of Refuge
Aun Arenura the Crafter - Now accepts the new Siraluun trophies
Aun Mareura the Collector - Now accepts the new Siraluun trophies
Akyafi ibn Sumwar -
Bai Den - Retired, Lou Ka now accepts Bai Den's flawed gem and other items
Lou Ka - Moved from West Shoushi Outpost to Shoushi proper.
Lubziklan al-Luq -
Ma'yad ibn Ibsar - Moved from her nearby camp to Yaraq proper.
Worcer - Moved from West Holtburg Outpost to Holtburg proper.
Hardunna - Retired, Worcer now accepts Hardunna's wedding band and other items

Casino NPCs moved to the each of the heritage starter towns

New Locations

Updated Locations

The Pit - Level 15+ requirement updated to 60+, creatures updated, Suzuhara Baijin's Care Package added.
Holtburg Area
- Monty's Den of Iniquity - Moved to a building in Holtburg (40.8N, 33.6E)
- Cave of Alabree - Portal moved from Cave at 42.3N, 29.3E to 41.8N, 32.1E, creatures updated, key-requirement removed, Brogord's Axe quest (letter) added.
- Drudge Hideout - Alfrin's Stolen Supplies added, creature updated.
- Holtburg Redoubt - Portal moved from Cave at 39.0N, 35.8E, creatures updated, Worcer's Missing Heirlooms quest items added and Brogord's Axe quest item removed.
- Rat Bunker - Creatures updated.
- New portals: Arwic, Shoushi, Dryreach, Rithwic, Cragstone, Neydisa Castle, Redspire
Shoushi Area
- Gan-Zo's Den of Iniquity - Moved to a building in Shoushi (34.2S, 73.6E)
- Drudge Cave - Lou Ka's Yaoji now found in Braid Mansion Ruin
- Drudge Temple - Bai Den's Gem now found in Braid Mansion Ruin
- A Ruin (Shoushi) - Now called Braid Mansion Ruin, updated with with new creatures and Lou Ka's stolen items. Level 1-5 restriction removed.
- Shreth Hive - Four Stones of Jojii quest items added.
- Stone Cathedral - location moved from 34.7S, 70.4E to behind Nen Ai's House at 34.8S, 71.2E. Nen Ai's Pet Drudge quest item added.
- New portals: Yanshi, Yaraq, Nanto, Greenspire, Kryst, Kara, Tou-Tou, Hebian-to
Yaraq Area
- Arshid's Den of Iniquity - Moved to a building in Yaraq (21.5S, 0.7W)
- Ma'yad ibn Ibsar's Tent - Ma'yad has left her camp and is now found in the Yaraq tavern.
- A Red Rat Lair - Now has a portal to the Sea Temple Catacombs.
- Sea Temple Catacombs - Creatures updated, Lubziklan al-Luq's Stolen Goods quest items added
- Under Cove Crypt - Updated with the Mad Star Marionette
- New portals: Holtburg, Greenspire, Xarabydun, Khayyaban, Bluespire, Linvak Tukal, Zaikhal, Samsur, Al-Arqas

New Items

Armor

Suzuhara's Girth of Flame Protection Marsh Siraluun Dress Marsh Siraluun Headdress Tidal Siraluun Dress Tidal Siraluun Headdress Littoral Siraluun Dress Littoral Siraluun Headdress Timber Siraluun Dress Timber Siraluun Headdress Strand Siraluun Dress Strand Siraluun Headdress Untamed Siraluun Dress Untamed Siraluun Headdress Badlands Siraluun Dress Badlands Siraluun Headdress

Chests

Ishaq's Storage Chest

Costume Items

Armored Skeleton Guise Armored Undead Guise Scarecrow Guise Mite Mask Chittick Mask Burun Guruk Mask Burun Ruuk Mask Pirate Hook Left Peg Leg Right Peg Leg Peg Legs

Ring of Shielding Circlet of Shielding Band of Shielding

Objects

Alchemy Forge Cooking Forge Fletching Forge Lockpick Forge Salvaging Forge

Portal Gems

Niffis Fighting Pits (Portal Gem)

Quest Items

Suzuhara Baijin's Care Package Aged Cove Apple Cider Cove Apple Baking Pan Cove Apple Paring Knife Cove Apple Wine Hard Cove Apple Cider Hot Apple Pie Perfect Cove Apple Mad Star Marionette's Head Bai Den's Bracelet Bai Den's Necklace Bai Den's Ring Lou Ka's Katar Lou Ka's Shouken Lou Ka's Trident Greenmire Cheese Greenmire Cider Antique Bowl Antique Goblet Antique Mug Bronze Candlestick Bronze Handbell Bronze Lamp Bag of Corn Seed Bag of Rye Seed Bag of Wheat Seed Robber Baron Head Northern Forge Essence Southern Forge Essence Western Forge Essence Armored Skeletal Body with one arm Armored Skeletal Body with two arms Armored Skeletal Body Armored Undead Body with one arm Armored Undead Body with two arms Armored Undead Body Scarecrow Body with two arms Scarecrow Body Modified Left Peg Leg Marsh Siraluun Claw Hairbrush Tidal Siraluun Claw Hairbrush

Text Items

Inner Sea Directive The Littlest Niffis Heartfelt Plea Note to Baijin Suzuhara Baijin's Delivery (Text) Directions to the al-Luq House Directions to the Shreth Hive Directions to Nen Ai's House Ruined Notes Feud of the Natural Philosophers A List of Items (Worcer) A List of Items (Lou Ka) A List of Items (Lubziklan) A Note to Ma'yad

Trophy Items

Mite Head Chittick Head Burun Guruk Head Burun Ruuk Head Badlands Siraluun Claw Kithless Siraluun Claw Untamed Siraluun Claw Armored Skeletal Torso Armored Skeletal Arm Armored Skeletal Legs Armored Undead Torso Armored Undead Arm Armored Undead Legs Scarecrow Torso Scarecrow Arm Scarecrow Legs

Weapons

Ishaq's Mace Tanami's Crossbow Kithless Siraluun Stave Marsh Siraluun Waaika Tidal Siraluun Tewhate Littoral Siraluun Hoeroa Timber Siraluun Matihao Strand Siraluun Taiaha Untamed Siraluun Pikestaff Badlands Siraluun Okane

Updated Items

Stone of Compassion - Icon updated, now found in the Shreth Hive
Stone of Humility - Icon updated, now found in the Shreth Hive
Stone of Discipline - Icon updated, now found in the Shreth Hive
Stone of Detachment - Icon updated
Braid Manor Ruin - Text updated
Bulletin (Yaraq) - Text updated
Directions to the Red Rat Lair - Renamed from "Red Rat Lair", Text updated
Directions to the Cave of Alabree - Renamed from "Cave of Alabree Directions", Text updated
Directions to the Drudge Hideout - Text updated
Directions to the Holtburg Redoubt - Renamed from "Holtburg Redoubt Directions", Text updated
Directions to the Pillars of the Inner Sea - Renamed from "Directions to the Yaraq Cove Ruins", Icon and text updated
Directions to the Sea Temple Catacombs - Renamed from "Sea Temple Catacombs Directions", Text updated
Hope Chest - Now unlocked.
Strongbox - Now unlocked.

New Spells

Inky Armor

New Creatures

Drudge

Drudge Robber BaronDrudge Robber Baron/

Marionette

Mad Star MarionetteMad Star Marionette/

Niffis

Scarecrow

Virindi

New Dialog

Town Crier

Town Crier tells you, "Finally, the casinos have moved closer to town! I was worried about those guys. They provide such a valuable service to the people of Dereth. But they've been out in the wilds for so long. No shelter, no food, no.. you know, the more I think about this, the more this all sounds a little familiar."

Town Crier tells you, "Yesterday, my daughter and I were walking through the marketplace when she saw what she claimed to be the most beautiful dress ever. Now I have to figure out how to make it for her... kids... sheesh!"

Town Crier tells you, "Tanami Kei needs your help! Poor man, last I heard of him, he was drowning his sorrows in the bar in Ayan Baqur..."

Town Crier tells you, "At long last, the Agents of the Arcanum have expanded the list of items they will accept in exchange for housing writs! I might be able to finally buy that cottage I've had my eye on!"

Town Crier tells you, "Elysa's council is all abuzz about those new islands to the north of the Beach Fort. Where did they come from? Why have we not seen them until now? If we only had a boat..."

Town Crier tells you, "So many masks have suddenly become available! I know which one I want to collect to round out my collection!"

Town Crier tells you, "I heard that portals to Power Forges have been discovered on the shores of the Inner Sea. What mysteries like within their depths? Only time will tell."

Town Crier tells you, "Some people ask me where all the new portals in Shoushi, Holtburg, and Yaraq came from. To them I say, Dereth is a land of change."

Town Crier tells you, "Some young man just told me that the Banderlings of the Direlands have started an underground Niffis-fighting ring. Do those damnable Banderlings have no sense of decency at all? My word."

Town Crier tells you, "I used to think that Marsh Siraluun claws were only good for some mundane items. Boy! Those Aun in Bluespire sure proved me wrong!"

Town Crier tells you, "New mysteries lie beneath the waters of the Inner Sea. Could they be of benefit to our people? Or do they only promise untold horrors? Inquiring minds want to know."

Town Crier tells you, "Few things crush the spirit more than the theft of your intellectual property. Just ask Tanami Kei, in Ayan Baqur."

Town Crier tells you, "Like my new finery? Isn't it fabulous? I bet you wish you could have one too!"

Town Crier tells you, "I've heard that some new artisans have moved to Bluespire. They don't appear to be as eccentric as the ones in Glenden Wood, but I have never known the Aun to be that odd anyway."

Town Crier tells you, "They say that Asheron went back home. I can't wait to see what he does, now that he's in control of the place."

Town Crier tells you, "A friend of mine strolled by earlier with a pack full of odd weaponry. They definitely looked tumerok in design, but what they were capable of was simply not what I expected."

Ulgrim the Unpleasant

No new messages this month.

Media

ACVault
Maggie the Jackcat
AC Stratics
Warcry's Crossroads of Dereth
Asheron's Call Mystics
Portal.dat