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'''September 2008''' - [[Announcements - 2008/09 - Risks and Rewards|Announcements Page]]
'''September 2008''' - [[Announcements - 2008/09 - Risks and Rewards|Announcements Page]]
== Turbine Announcements ==
=== Teaser Images ===
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=== Teaser ===
{{Patch Announcements Links
| Current = http://ac.turbine.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=415-september-2008-rollout-fiction&catid=74-2008&Itemid=68
| Original = http://ac.turbine.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=415-september-2008-rollout-fiction&catid=74-2008&Itemid=68
| Archive = Announcements - 2008/09 - Risks and Rewards#Teaser
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=== Rollout ===
{{Patch Announcements Links
| Current = http://ac.turbine.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=416-september-2008-rollout-fiction&catid=74-2008&Itemid=68
| Original = http://ac.turbine.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=416-september-2008-rollout-fiction&catid=74-2008&Itemid=68
| Archive = Announcements - 2008/09 - Risks and Rewards#Rollout Article
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=== Release Notes ===
{{Patch Announcements Links
| Current = http://ac.turbine.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=413-september-2008-release-notes&catid=74-2008&Itemid=68
| Original = http://ac.turbine.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=413-september-2008-release-notes&catid=74-2008&Itemid=68
| Archive = Announcements - 2008/09 - Risks and Rewards#Release Notes
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== Discoveries ==
=== [[Town Crier]] Rumors ===
<font color=darkgoldenrod>
Town Crier tells you, "The Gambling Bosses put their heads together and came up an exciting new game.  Come to Ayan Baqur to watch the new Carenzi races!  Have a drink on the house when you mention this advertisement!"<br>
Town Crier tells you, "I have heard that there has been a great increase of generosity by those who give out rewards in Dereth.  Visit those patrons who request the most dangerous or difficult tasks, and see if their rewards have become... richer."<br>
Town Crier tells you, "It seems that the keeps of Freebooter Isle and Northwatch Castle will now be under increased guard patrols."<br>
Town Crier tells you, "There's a fearsome new specter in the Empyrean Graveyard!  Some kind of shambling, tree-like monster, on fire and surrounded by fire spirits... Terrifying!"<br>
<font color=green>You Give Town Crier Pyreal.</font><br>
Town Crier tells you, "We have reports of increased secret society activities, especially at night-time, around the contested fortresses of Freebooter Isle and Northwatch Castle."<br>
<font color=green>You Give Town Crier Pyreal.</font><br>
Town Crier tells you, "News!  The Deru Trees of Marae Lassel and Freebooter Isle are under threat by forces of corruption!  The monarchs of Dereth request intrepid adventurers to investigate this Blight!"<br>
<font color=green>You Give Town Crier Pyreal.</font><br>
Town Crier tells you, "The Mana-smiths can use certain emblems from the Graveyard for their work.  They may reward you for these emblems."
<font color=green>You Give Town Crier Pyreal.</font><br>
Town Crier tells you, "We have heard reports that a new, hideous form of the restless dead now stalks the burning forest of the Empyrean Graveyard.  A tormented soul of a lost Dericostian lord has been forced into the shape of a tree, on fire and surrounded by fiery retainers... What horror!"
<font color=green>You Give Town Crier Pyreal.</font><br>
Town Crier tells you, "Yes, as if this secret society business were not unsavory enough, now it seems that the Black Markets at Freebooter Isle and Northwatch Castle sell Blighted Weapons for a high, but not prohibitive price.  It has been whispered that these weapons are intended as tools of murder."
<font color=green>You Give Town Crier Pyreal.</font><br>
Town Crier tells you, "The bosses of the houses of chance are premiering a new attraction!  Carenzi racing at Ayan Baqur!  Watch the speedy wee beasties race through the dust of the Burnt Gem of the Direlands!  What happens in Ayan Baqur stays in Ayan Baqur!
<br></font>
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=== [[Ulgrim]] Rumors ===
<font color=darkgoldenrod>
Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "Did you even know there was another Deru Trees out there?  Hey, if a Deru Tree is devoured by an archdemon, and no one's around to know about it, is it actually a victory for the forces of rot and decay?"<br><br>
Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "Listen to me, kid, it's not a good idea to go wandering around Northwatch or Freebooter Keep at night.  There's strange things out in the night, and I mean stranger things than a thirsty old man who depends on the kindness of strangers to keep him hydrated and nourished."<br>
Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "That's your hint to get me a stout, kid."
<br><br>
<font color=green>You give Ulgrim the Unpleasant Stout.</font><br>
Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "Oh, those Black Market guys are up to no good again.  Distributing murderous weapons and whatnot.  Well, it's a more dignified calling than what they used to do.  Yep, they used to be Town Criers."<br><br>
<font color=green>You give Ulgrim the Unpleasant Stout.</font><br>
Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "You know who's acting a little differently these days?  The Virindi.  I think even they're getting a little zonked in their tiny, buzzing brains from the weird magic in the air, drifting between the ley lines.  Last thing you want to be around is a Virindi on the fritz!  Woowee, what a mess."<br><br>
<font color=green>You give Ulgrim the Unpleasant Stout.</font><br>
Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "Hey, kid.  Put a bet on the Carenzi for me.  On the cute one.  A thousand pyreals.  I'm good for it, you know me.  If you win, you can keep half of it.  Pay me in stout.  And don't tell them it's for me, I've been banned from there for clubbing them in the head when I lose."<br><br>
<font color=green>You give Ulgrim the Unpleasant Stout.</font><br>
Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "Oh yes, I've gone out and made sure that some of the old cheapskates who used to troll for cheap adventuring outside of taverns made sure to up the ante on their rewards.  Yeah, that's right, I'm talking about you, Nightbane!"<br><br>


<font color=green>You give Ulgrim the Unpleasant Stout.</font><br>
== Game Changes ==
Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "I have to say I feel pretty bad for old Lord Whatshisface who became a burning tree in the graveyard.  Makes me shudder every time to look at him, and that's not just because he reminds me of the cratering of Arwic all those years ago."<br><br>
* [[Carenzi Races]] introduced.


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== New Quests ==
 
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=== New [[Quests]] ===
''Several quests were introduced in [[Ancient Powers]] but due to [[Commendation Ribbon|faction advancement timers]] were first experienced this patch. See [[Ancient Powers#Lord Level Quests|Lord Level Quests]] for a listing of these quests.''
* [[Ranger Lord Mhoire]]
* [[Ranger Lord Mhoire]]
* [[Weeding of the Deru Tree]]
* [[Weeding of the Deru Tree]]
* [[Eye of T'thuun Quest|Eye of T'thuun]]
* [[Eye of T'thuun Quest|Eye of T'thuun]]


==== Updated Quests ====
== Updated Quests ==
* [[Aerbax's Citadel]] ([[Fortified Mana Forge Key]] reward added)
Mana Key reward added:
* [[Aerbax's Prodigal Shadow]] ([[Braced Mana Forge Key]] reward added)
* [[Aerbax's Citadel]]
* [[Aerbax's Prodigal Olthoi]] ([[Braced Mana Forge Key]] reward added)
* [[Aerbax's Prodigal Shadow]]
* [[Aerbax's Prodigal Harbinger]] ([[Braced Mana Forge Key]] reward added)
* [[Aerbax's Prodigal Olthoi]]
* [[Asheron's Savior]] ([[Fortified Mana Forge Key]] reward added)
* [[Aerbax's Prodigal Harbinger]]
* [[Aerbax's Prodigal Human]] ([[Mana Forge Key]] reward added)
* [[Saving Asheron]]
* [[Delving into Claude's Mind]] ([[Mana Forge Key]] reward added)
* [[Aerbax's Prodigal Human]]
* [[Delving into Claude's Mind]]


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== New NPCs ==
* [[Arcanum Quota Officer]]
* [[Carenzi Race Announcer‎]]
* [[Carenzi Race Bookie]]
* [[Carenzi Racer]]
* [[Tamara du Cinghalle]]
* [[Valerian McGreggor]]
* [[Ranger Lord Grymar Mhoire]]
* [[Tall Tree]]


=== New NPCs ===
== Updated NPCS ==
* [[Arcanum Quota Officer]] - 13.4N, 0.5E in [[Zaikhal]]
* [[Carenzi Race Announcer‎]] - 59.2S, 88.4W in [[Ayan Baqur]]
* [[Carenzi Race Bookie]] - 59.2S, 88.4W in [[Ayan Baqur]]
* [[Tamara du Cinghalle]] - 43.2N, 67.1W in [[Greenspire]]
* [[Valerian McGreggor]] - West hallway in [[Northwatch Castle]]
* [[Ranger Lord Grymar Mhoire]] - Appears after defeating the [[Corrupted Pyre Oak]] (rare spawn) in [[Graveyard]] at night.
 
==== Updated NPCS ====
* [[Hisham al-Evv]]
* [[Hisham al-Evv]]
* [[Hurnmel the Smith]]
* [[Hurnmel the Smith]]
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=== New Locations ===
== New Locations ==
* [[Carenzi Race Track]]
* [[Holtburg Casino VIP Portal]]
* [[Shoushi Casino VIP Portal]]
* [[Yaraq Casino VIP Portal]]
* [[Deru Trees of Marae Lassel]]


* [[Carenzi Race Track]] - 59.2S 88.5W in [[Ayan Baqur]]
== New Items ==
** [[Holtburg Casino VIP Portal]] - 58.9S, 88.7W in [[Ayan Baqur]]
{{Item Table|Caption=[[Keys]]
** [[Shoushi Casino VIP Portal]] - 58.9S, 88.7W in [[Ayan Baqur]]
** [[Yaraq Casino VIP Portal]] - 58.9S, 88.7W in [[Ayan Baqur]]
* [[Burnt and Twisted Stump]] - 66.3S. 44.8W in [[Graveyard]]
 
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=== New Items ===
{{Item Table|Caption=New Mana Forge Keys
  | Braced Mana Forge Key
  | Braced Mana Forge Key
  | Fortified Mana Forge Key
  | Fortified Mana Forge Key
| Grand Casino Key
| Lord Grymar Mhoire's Key
}}
}}


{{Item Table|Caption=[[Carenzi Race Track]]
{{Item Table|Caption=[[Chests]]
  | Carenzi Race Ticket
  | Burnt and Twisted Stump
  | Carenzi Race Ticket Stub
  | Grand Casino Chest
| Carenzi Cup
}}
}}


{{Item Table|Caption=[[Eye of T'thuun Quest]]
{{Item Table|Caption=[[Exchange Items]]
| Eye-covered Tentacle of T'thuun
| Plucked Eye of T'thuun
}}
 
{{Item Table|Caption=[[Ranger Lord Mhoire]]
| Lord Grymar Mhoire's Key
| Burnt and Twisted Stump
  | Lord Grymar's Ancient Emblem of Mhoire
  | Lord Grymar's Ancient Emblem of Mhoire
}}
{{Item Table|Caption=[[Weeding of the Deru Tree]]
| Shard of Mana
}}
{{Item Table|Caption=[[Colosseum Coin Collector]]
  | Colosseum Medallion of Honor
  | Colosseum Medallion of Honor
}}
{{Item Table|Caption=[[Hisham al-Evv]] Update
  | Olthoi Veteran's Medal
  | Olthoi Veteran's Medal
}}
{{Item Table|Caption=[[Hurnmel the Smith]] Update
  | Ancient Emblem of Mhoire
  | Ancient Emblem of Mhoire
}}
{{Item Table|Caption=[[Lord Mhoire Quest]] Update
  | Lord Cynreft's Ancient Emblem of Mhoire
  | Lord Cynreft's Ancient Emblem of Mhoire
}}
{{Item Table|Caption=[[Lady Mhoire Quest]] Update
  | Lady Tairla's Ancient Emblem of Mhoire
  | Lady Tairla's Ancient Emblem of Mhoire
}}
{{Item Table|Caption=[[Blighted Weapons]]
  | Blighted Atlatl Coin
  | Blighted Atlatl Coin
  | Blighted Axe Coin
  | Blighted Axe Coin
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  | Blighted Wand Coin
  | Blighted Wand Coin
}}
}}
{{Item Table
 
{{Item Table|Caption=[[Housing Items]]
| Carenzi Cup
}}
 
{{Item Table|Caption=[[Objects]]
| Eye-covered Tentacles of T'thuun
}}
 
{{Item Table|Caption=[[Quest Items]]
| Carenzi Race Ticket
| Carenzi Race Ticket Stub
| Plucked Eye of T'thuun
| Shard of Mana
}}
 
{{Item Table|Caption=[[Weapons]]
  | Blighted Atlatl
  | Blighted Atlatl
  | Blighted Axe
  | Blighted Axe
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}}
}}


=== New [[Titles]] ===
== New Titles ==
* [[Eye of T'thuun Quest#Title Rewards|Plucker of Eyes]]
* [[Plucker of Eyes]]
* [[Ranger Lord Mhoire#Title Rewards|Warden of the Burning Wood]]
* [[Warden of the Burning Wood]]
 
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=== Portal.dat ===
:[[File:Portaldat 200809.png]]


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== New Creatures ==
 
=== New Creatures ===
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{{Creature Class|Fire Elemental
{{Creature Class|Fire Elemental
  | Corrupted Pyre Oak
  | Corrupted Pyre Oak
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  | Master Soldier
  | Master Soldier
}}
}}
|
{{Creature Class|Moarsman
{{Creature Class|Moarsman
  | Blighted Mucky Moarsman
  | Blighted Mucky Moarsman
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  | Tentacle of T'thuun
  | Tentacle of T'thuun
}}
}}
|}
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=== Images ===
== New Dialog ==
Click image for full size version.
'''Town Crier'''
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File: Live.jpg|
''Free Rumors''
File: Live.jpg|
 
File: Live.jpg|
{{Dialog|
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|Town Crier tells you, "The Gambling Bosses put their heads together and came up an exciting new game. Come to Ayan Baqur to watch the new Carenzi races!  Have a drink on the house when you mention this advertisement!"
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|Town Crier tells you, "I have heard that there has been a great increase of generosity by those who give out rewards in Dereth.  Visit those patrons who request the most dangerous or difficult tasks, and see if their rewards have become... richer."
 
|Town Crier tells you, "It seems that the keeps of Freebooter Isle and Northwatch Castle will now be under increased guard patrols."
 
|Town Crier tells you, "There's a fearsome new specter in the Empyrean Graveyard!  Some kind of shambling, tree-like monster, on fire and surrounded by fire spirits... Terrifying!"
 
''Pyreal Rumors''
 
|Town Crier tells you, "We have reports of increased secret society activities, especially at night-time, around the contested fortresses of Freebooter Isle and Northwatch Castle."
 
|Town Crier tells you, "News!  The Deru Trees of Marae Lassel and Freebooter Isle are under threat by forces of corruption!  The monarchs of Dereth request intrepid adventurers to investigate this Blight!"
 
|Town Crier tells you, "The Mana-smiths can use certain emblems from the Graveyard for their work. They may reward you for these emblems."
 
|Town Crier tells you, "We have heard reports that a new, hideous form of the restless dead now stalks the burning forest of the Empyrean Graveyard.  A tormented soul of a lost Dericostian lord has been forced into the shape of a tree, on fire and surrounded by fiery retainers... What horror!"
 
|Town Crier tells you, "Yes, as if this secret society business were not unsavory enough, now it seems that the Black Markets at Freebooter Isle and Northwatch Castle sell Blighted Weapons for a high, but not prohibitive price.  It has been whispered that these weapons are intended as tools of murder."


=== Known Issues ===
|Town Crier tells you, "The bosses of the houses of chance are premiering a new attraction!  Carenzi racing at Ayan Baqur!  Watch the speedy wee beasties race through the dust of the Burnt Gem of the Direlands!  What happens in Ayan Baqur stays in Ayan Baqur!
* Empyrean Enlightenment (+60 Arcane Lore) is being overridden by Incantation of Arcane Enlightenment Self (+45).
* Level VIII attribute spells such as those on the Aerbax armor set override the +50 Beer attribute buffs (despite being less, +45).
* Combining Quill of Introspection + Ink of Nullification + Glyph of Item Enchantment creates a level VI scroll Nullify Item Magic, using the scroll verifies that is what it says it is (if you already have the dispel item 6 spell says You already know that spell). So the components are lost.
* '''Casino Upgrade'''<br>NoWorries let us know that part of the casino upgrades mentioned in the release notes, monster fights, did not make it into this update.


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'''Ulgrim the Unpleasant'''
[http://forums.ac.turbine.com/showthread.php?&postid=425672#post425672 '''Link''']


To give a heads up the monster fights did not make it in this month, didn't want players to get in and kill themselves trying to find them.
''Free Rumors''
The races are in and the monster fights are currently planned to make it in for next month.
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* The Mana Conversion Self 8 scroll actually contains the Mana Conversion Self 7 spell. ([[:media:Manac8_Bugged_Scroll.png|Example of scroll]]).
|Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "Did you even know there was another Deru Trees out there?  Hey, if a Deru Tree is devoured by an archdemon, and no one's around to know about it, is it actually a victory for the forces of rot and decay?"


* Vissidal and Freebooter Sclavii were accidentally given far more effective shields and weapons as part of a graphics updateMelees and archers now do little damage to them, and one sclavus weapon (the dagger) has such a high melee D mod that melees virtually can't hit them.
|Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "Listen to me, kid, it's not a good idea to go wandering around Northwatch or Freebooter Keep at nightThere's strange things out in the night, and I mean stranger things than a thirsty old man who depends on the kindness of strangers to keep him hydrated and nourished."
|Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "That's your hint to get me a stout, kid."


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''Stout Rumors''


==== Typos ====
|Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "Oh, those Black Market guys are up to no good again.  Distributing murderous weapons and whatnot. Well, it's a more dignified calling than what they used to do.  Yep, they used to be Town Criers."
* [[Glyph of Regeneration]] should probably be Glyph of Health Regeneration, like is the case for [[Glyph of Mana Regeneration]] and [[Glyph of Stamina Regeneration]].
* Some of the society armor pieces have erroneous rank reqs listed (for example 301 for the pauldrons, 601 for the girth), though you can still wield them ok.
* There is a conflict between the [[Shrine of the Spear of Baalforth, the Slayer]] and the item it gives, the [[Spear of Baalfroth, the Slayer]] in the spelling of Baalfroth/Baalforth.


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|Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "You know who's acting a little differently these days?  The Virindi.  I think even they're getting a little zonked in their tiny, buzzing brains from the weird magic in the air, drifting between the ley lines.  Last thing you want to be around is a Virindi on the fritz!  Woowee, what a mess."


==== Hotfix - Sept 30, 2008 ====
|Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "Hey, kid.  Put a bet on the Carenzi for me. On the cute one. A thousand pyreals. I'm good for it, you know me. If you win, you can keep half of it.  Pay me in stout. And don't tell them it's for me, I've been banned from there for clubbing them in the head when I lose."
Frelorn gave us a heads up on what's expected to be fixed in this month's hotfix.
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[http://forums.ac.turbine.com/showthread.php?p=427392#post427392 '''Link''']


Here is the list of things getting fixed in today's update:
|Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "Oh yes, I've gone out and made sure that some of the old cheapskates who used to troll for cheap adventuring outside of taverns made sure to up the ante on their rewards. Yeah, that's right, I'm talking about you, Nightbane!"
* Knight to Lord NPCs fixed. Players will now be able to progress properly.
* The Grand Casino chest will now include the correct Mana Shard as a possible drop.
* Fixed an issue with the Carenzi races that would cause the races to sometimes stop.
* Adjusted value of Blighted Weapons tokens to 200K.
* Fixed display name of Glyph of Health Regeneration.
* Set Rand’s Brewery enchantments to supersede level 8 spells.
* Fixed Mana Conversion Mastery Self 8 scroll, which was only teaching the level 7 spell.
* Fixed description of level 8 Revitalize spells to match effect.
* Lord Grymar’s granted title fixed.
* Sea Invasion forts spawns have been adjusted.
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=== Splash Screen ===
|Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "I have to say I feel pretty bad for old Lord Whatshisface who became a burning tree in the graveyard.  Makes me shudder every time to look at him, and that's not just because he reminds me of the cratering of Arwic all those years ago."
[[File:Risks and Rewards Splash Screen.jpg]]
}}
 
== Related Articles ==
* [[Announcements - 2008/09 - Risks and Rewards#Teaser|Teaser]]
* [[Announcements - 2008/09 - Risks and Rewards#Rollout Article|Rollout Article]]
* [[Announcements - 2008/09 - Risks and Rewards#Release Notes|Release Notes]]
* [[Announcements - 2008/09 - Risks and Rewards#Hotfix|Hotfix]]
 
== Media ==
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File:Teaser 200809ACVault.jpg|ACVault
File:Teaser 200809JackCat.jpg|Maggie the Jackcat
File:Teaser 200809DerethInfo.jpg|Dereth.info
File:Teaser 200809Mystics.jpg|Asheron's Call Mystics
File:Risks and Rewards Splash Screen.jpg
File:Portaldat 200809.png|Portal.dat
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September 2008 - Announcements Page

Game Changes

New Quests

Updated Quests

Mana Key reward added:

New NPCs

Updated NPCS

New Locations

New Items

Braced Mana Forge Key Fortified Mana Forge Key Grand Casino Key Lord Grymar Mhoire's Key

Burnt and Twisted Stump Grand Casino Chest

Lord Grymar's Ancient Emblem of Mhoire Colosseum Medallion of Honor Olthoi Veteran's Medal Ancient Emblem of Mhoire Lord Cynreft's Ancient Emblem of Mhoire Lady Tairla's Ancient Emblem of Mhoire Blighted Atlatl Coin Blighted Axe Coin Blighted Bow Coin Blighted Claw Coin Blighted Crossbow Coin Blighted Dagger Coin Blighted Mace Coin Blighted Spear Coin Blighted Staff Coin Blighted Sword Coin Blighted Wand Coin

Carenzi Cup

Eye-covered Tentacles of T'thuun

Carenzi Race Ticket Carenzi Race Ticket Stub Plucked Eye of T'thuun Shard of Mana

Blighted Atlatl Blighted Axe Blighted Bow Blighted Claw Blighted Crossbow Blighted Dagger Blighted Mace Blighted Spear Blighted Staff Blighted Sword Blighted Wand

New Titles

New Creatures

Fire Elemental

Human

Moarsman

Slithis

New Dialog

Town Crier

Free Rumors

Town Crier tells you, "The Gambling Bosses put their heads together and came up an exciting new game. Come to Ayan Baqur to watch the new Carenzi races! Have a drink on the house when you mention this advertisement!"

Town Crier tells you, "I have heard that there has been a great increase of generosity by those who give out rewards in Dereth. Visit those patrons who request the most dangerous or difficult tasks, and see if their rewards have become... richer."

Town Crier tells you, "It seems that the keeps of Freebooter Isle and Northwatch Castle will now be under increased guard patrols."

Town Crier tells you, "There's a fearsome new specter in the Empyrean Graveyard! Some kind of shambling, tree-like monster, on fire and surrounded by fire spirits... Terrifying!"

Pyreal Rumors

Town Crier tells you, "We have reports of increased secret society activities, especially at night-time, around the contested fortresses of Freebooter Isle and Northwatch Castle."

Town Crier tells you, "News! The Deru Trees of Marae Lassel and Freebooter Isle are under threat by forces of corruption! The monarchs of Dereth request intrepid adventurers to investigate this Blight!"

Town Crier tells you, "The Mana-smiths can use certain emblems from the Graveyard for their work. They may reward you for these emblems."

Town Crier tells you, "We have heard reports that a new, hideous form of the restless dead now stalks the burning forest of the Empyrean Graveyard. A tormented soul of a lost Dericostian lord has been forced into the shape of a tree, on fire and surrounded by fiery retainers... What horror!"

Town Crier tells you, "Yes, as if this secret society business were not unsavory enough, now it seems that the Black Markets at Freebooter Isle and Northwatch Castle sell Blighted Weapons for a high, but not prohibitive price. It has been whispered that these weapons are intended as tools of murder."

Town Crier tells you, "The bosses of the houses of chance are premiering a new attraction! Carenzi racing at Ayan Baqur! Watch the speedy wee beasties race through the dust of the Burnt Gem of the Direlands! What happens in Ayan Baqur stays in Ayan Baqur!

Ulgrim the Unpleasant

Free Rumors

Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "Did you even know there was another Deru Trees out there? Hey, if a Deru Tree is devoured by an archdemon, and no one's around to know about it, is it actually a victory for the forces of rot and decay?"

Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "Listen to me, kid, it's not a good idea to go wandering around Northwatch or Freebooter Keep at night. There's strange things out in the night, and I mean stranger things than a thirsty old man who depends on the kindness of strangers to keep him hydrated and nourished."

Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "That's your hint to get me a stout, kid."

Stout Rumors

Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "Oh, those Black Market guys are up to no good again. Distributing murderous weapons and whatnot. Well, it's a more dignified calling than what they used to do. Yep, they used to be Town Criers."

Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "You know who's acting a little differently these days? The Virindi. I think even they're getting a little zonked in their tiny, buzzing brains from the weird magic in the air, drifting between the ley lines. Last thing you want to be around is a Virindi on the fritz! Woowee, what a mess."

Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "Hey, kid. Put a bet on the Carenzi for me. On the cute one. A thousand pyreals. I'm good for it, you know me. If you win, you can keep half of it. Pay me in stout. And don't tell them it's for me, I've been banned from there for clubbing them in the head when I lose."

Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "Oh yes, I've gone out and made sure that some of the old cheapskates who used to troll for cheap adventuring outside of taverns made sure to up the ante on their rewards. Yeah, that's right, I'm talking about you, Nightbane!"

Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "I have to say I feel pretty bad for old Lord Whatshisface who became a burning tree in the graveyard. Makes me shudder every time to look at him, and that's not just because he reminds me of the cratering of Arwic all those years ago."

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