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'''August 2004''' - [[Announcements - 2004/08 - From the Darkness Born|Announcements Page]]
'''August 2004''' - [[Announcements - 2004/08 - From the Darkness Born|Announcements Page]]
== Turbine Announcements ==


=== Teaser Images ===
== Game Changes ==
Click image for full size version.
* [[Aerlinthe]] revisions
<gallery perrow=3>
File:Teaser 200408 A.jpg|
File:Teaser 200408 B.jpg|
File:Teaser 200408 C.jpg|
File:Teaser 200408 D.jpg|
File:Teaser 200408ACVault.jpg|[http://acvault.ign.com/ ACVault]
File:Teaser 200408JackCat.jpg|[http://www.thejackcat.com/ac/ Maggie the Jackcat]
File:Teaser 200408Stratics.jpg|[http://ac.stratics.com/ AC Stratics]
File:Teaser 200408WarCry.jpg|[http://ac.warcry.com/ Warcry's Crossroads of Dereth]
File:Teaser 200408Mystics.jpg|[http://ac.mystics.de/ Asheron's Call Mystics]
</gallery>
 
=== Teaser ===
{{Patch Announcements Links
|  Current = http://ac.turbine.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=194-from-the-darkness-born-august&catid=70-2004&Itemid=68
| Original = http://ac.turbinegames.com/index.php?page_id=262
|  Archive = Announcements - 2004/08 - From the Darkness Born#Teaser
}}
 
=== Rollout ===
{{Patch Announcements Links
|  Current = http://ac.turbine.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=191-rollout-article-august&catid=70-2004&Itemid=68
| Original = http://ac.turbinegames.com/index.php?page_id=263
|  Archive = Announcements - 2004/08 - From the Darkness Born#Rollout Article
}}
 
=== Release Notes ===
{{Patch Announcements Links
|  Current = http://ac.turbine.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=190-developers-notes-august&catid=70-2004&Itemid=68
| Original = http://ac.turbinegames.com/index.php?page_id=264
|  Archive = Announcements - 2004/08 - From the Darkness Born#Release Notes
}}
 
=== Letter to the Players ===
{{Patch Announcements Links
|  Current = http://ac.turbine.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=192-letter-to-the-players-august&catid=70-2004&Itemid=68
| Original = http://ac.turbinegames.com/index.php?page_id=259
|  Archive = Announcements - 2004/08 - From the Darkness Born#Letter to the Players
}}
 
== Discoveries ==
=== [[Town Crier]] Rumors ===
 
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:Town Crier tells you, "Monty seemed to be complaining about Ketnan and his guile the other day. I wonder what he meant."
 
:Town Crier tells you, "I wonder if the High Queen means to rebuild Yanshi. The town has certainly been more bustling since the arrival of the Burun."
 
:Town Crier tells you, "I cannot verify if it is true, but I've heard that Shimena Keep has been overrun."
 
:Town Crier tells you, "Did you hear that we might make a treaty with the Mosswarts? Has the high Queen gone mad? Does she not remember what they did to Sir Candeth Martine?"
 
:Town Crier tells you, "Be cautious if you plan to make your way to Aerlinthe Island. There are reports that tell of new menaces and challenges."
 
:Town Crier tells you, "Have you been to the Direlands recently? I've heard that the swamp is starting to change. I wonder if it has anything to do with those big Burun that have been spotted. If I find that Kalazar..."
 
:Town Crier tells you, "What color hair do you think Lady Aerfalle had, has, oh never mind?"
 
:Town Crier tells you, "News! The Master Craftsmen of Glenden Wood have sent more of their young apprentices in the world. All those who wish to further their artisanal skills should contact the apprentices to discover what new crafting tests are available."
 
:Town Crier tells you, "Just yesterday I saw someone run by with wings on his back. I don't know whether they were real, or merely something tacked on to the back of his armor. Maybe you should look into that."
 
:Town Crier tells you, "I've heard tell that there is an eerie presence that now lurks the halls of Lady Aerfalle's Keep. I wonder if it is another malignant entity?"
 
:Town Crier tells you, "An emissary of High Queen Elysa has taken up residence in the bar in Yanshi. Apparently she is looking for assistance in learning as much as we can about the new Burun and the growing threat that they pose."
 
:Town Crier tells you, "Have you seen it!? It's huge! It smells foul and no one can seem to figure out what it is meant to be. But it was certainly made quickly and quietly. Those large Burun are very frightening if you ask me. You might want to stay out of the Direlands Swamp unless you are looking for trouble or worse."
 
:Town Crier tells you, "Do you remember that little Mosswart fellow that was looking for help a little while back? Well, he's back. He's living in Yanshi and asking for our help. Apparently he has made some kind of deal with High Queen Elysa."
 
:Town Crier tells you, "I've heard a rumor that the temple that was found last moon contains more than we originally found. I wonder if it is true?"
 
:Town Crier tells you, "In my free time I've been undergoing the tests set forth by the Apprentice craftsmen. I'm well on my way to becoming a skilled fletcher! And my purse is filled with pyreal as well."
 
:Town Crier tells you, "Need a vassal? I won't ask for much just some tinkered armor and maybe a tinkered weapon. Oh and maybe a few MMD trade notes, or maybe some golem hearts, wasp wings, armoredillo spines, lugian sinews, dark revenant thigh bones, full sturdy iron key rings, full singularity key rings, or anything else that you don't need."</font>
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=== [[Ulgrim]] Rumors ===
No new messages this month.
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=== New UI and Game Changes ===
* [[Aerlinthe]] Revisions
** [[Spawn Distributions]] updated with the island now aimed at characters of between levels 40-80. See the [[Media:Teaser 200408 E.jpg|official distribution map]] for the different spawn areas.
** [[Spawn Distributions]] updated with the island now aimed at characters of between levels 40-80. See the [[Media:Teaser 200408 E.jpg|official distribution map]] for the different spawn areas.
** New more difficult version of Lady Aerfalle introduced along with a quest mechanic to alternate between the easy version and the new version.
** New more difficult version of Lady Aerfalle introduced along with a quest mechanic to alternate between the easy version and the new version.
* [[Armor Sets]]
* Other changes:
** New [[Gromnie Armor]] sets introduced.
** New unique [[Foci]] colored icons for [[Life Magic]] scrolls.
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=== New [[Quests]] ===
== New Quests ==
* [[Bleeargh's Gratitude]]
* [[Bleeargh's Gratitude]]
* [[King Toad Idol Quest]]
* [[King Toad Idol Quest]]
* [[Hidden Entrance]]
* [[Hidden Entrance]]


==== Updated Quests ====
== Updated Quests ==
* [[Blackmire 3]]
* [[Blackmire 3]]
** 7 new Life Magic [[Fellowship Spells]] added as possble rewards.
** 7 new Life Magic [[Fellowship Spells]] added as possble rewards.
* [[Exploration Society Letters]]
* [[Exploration Society Letters]]
** All weapons updated with [[Biting Strike]], [[Blood Drinker]] spells and higher damage.
** All weapons updated with [[Biting Strike]], [[Blood Drinker (Spell)|Blood Drinker]] spells and higher damage.
* [[Glenden Wood Crafters]]
* [[Glenden Wood Crafters]]
** The new Gromnie teeth can be made into xp items for the Glenden Wood crafters.
** The new Gromnie teeth can be made into xp items for the Glenden Wood crafters.
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* [[Training Academy Quest]] (various small changes)
* [[Training Academy Quest]] (various small changes)


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== New NPCs ==
* [[Bleeargh]]
* [[Balarazo]]
* [[Ghost of Galaeral]]
* [[Ydnew]]


=== New [[NPCs]] ===
== New Locations ==
* [[Bleeargh]] -
* [[Banderling Hovel]]
* [[Balarazo]] - 42.9N 66.7W in Greenspire
* [[Ghost of Galaeral]] - in [[Aerfalle Keep]]
* [[Ydnew]] - 12.0S, 42.6E in Yanshi
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=== New [[Locations]] ===
* [[Banderling Hovel]] - 32.0S, 72.8E near Shoushi
* [[Coral Tunnels]]
* [[Coral Tunnels]]
* [[Dark Mosswart Halls]] - 74.2S, 83.6E near Kryst
* [[Dark Mosswart Halls]]
* [[Direlands Subway]]
* [[Direlands Subway]]
* [[Hidden Entrance]]
* [[Hidden Entrance]]
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** [[Halls]]
** [[Halls]]
* [[King Toad Idol (Dungeon)]]
* [[King Toad Idol (Dungeon)]]
* [[Mossy Cave (Yanshi)]] - 14.2S, 46.0E
* [[Mossy Cave (Yanshi)]]
* [[Umbral Hall]]
* [[Umbral Hall]]
* [[Watery Grotto]] - 23.8S, 47.2E near Kryst
* [[Watery Grotto]]


==== Updated Locations ====
== Updated Locations ==
* [[Aerlinthe]]
* [[Aerlinthe]]
** Aerlinthe portal restriction increased from level 35+ to level 40+.
** Aerlinthe portal restriction increased from level 35+ to level 40+.
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** [[Aerlinthe Reservoir]] - Updated with some new creatures. Runed chest added.
** [[Aerlinthe Reservoir]] - Updated with some new creatures. Runed chest added.
** [[Aerlinthe Lower Reservoir]] - Updated with some new creatures. Runed chest added.
** [[Aerlinthe Lower Reservoir]] - Updated with some new creatures. Runed chest added.
** [[Shimena Keep]] - Updated with new creatures. Runed chests added.
* [[Mount Lethe]] now has magma flow leading to the peak.
* [[Mount Lethe]] now has magma flow leading to the peak.
* [[Mount Lethe Hellfire]] now spawns at the top of Lethe and drops 10-12 infusions instead of 3.
* [[Mount Lethe Hellfire]] now spawns at the top of Lethe and drops 10-12 infusions instead of 3.
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* [[Burun Cathedral]] - Dead Sclavus now found at the entrance portal.
* [[Burun Cathedral]] - Dead Sclavus now found at the entrance portal.
* [[Burun Fortress]] - Now sealed shut with Renegade Lugians inside.
* [[Burun Fortress]] - Now sealed shut with Renegade Lugians inside.
* [[18.8S, 84.4W - Undead Housing]] - Creatures updated, Runed and Sturdy Steel Chests added. The concealed entrance to the [[Direlands Subway]] is found here inside the cottage.
* [[36.1S, 81.0W - Shadow Bunker]] - Creatures updated, Sturdy Steel Chest added.
* [[36.1S, 81.0W - Shadow Bunker]] - Creatures updated, Sturdy Steel Chest added.
* [[44.5S, 83.4W - Undead Sailor Bunker]] - Creatures updated.
* [[44.5S, 83.4W - Undead Sailor Bunker]] - Creatures updated.
* [[45.2S, 83.2W - Tumerok Fort]] - Creatures updated.
* [[45.2S, 83.2W - Tumerok Fort]] - Creatures updated.
* [[46.2S, 71.8W - Menhir Ring]] - Now inhabited by various types of Wisp.
* [[46.2S, 71.8W - Menhir Ring]] - Now inhabited by various types of Wisp.
* [[54.9S, 86.5W - Wisp Pool]] - Creatures updated. (Unconfirmed for this event)
* [[84.9S, 65.8W - Renegade Outpost]] - Creatures updated.
* [[84.9S, 65.8W - Renegade Outpost]] - Creatures updated.
* [[86.3S, 70.3W - Renegade Camp]] - Creatures updated.
* [[86.3S, 70.3W - Renegade Camp]] - Creatures updated.
* [[87.3S, 71.0W - Gromnie Spawn]] - Creatures updated.
* [[87.3S, 71.0W - Gromnie Spawn]] - Creatures updated.
* [[88.0S, 62.1W - Gromnie Spawn]] - Creatures updated.
* [[88.0S, 62.1W - Gromnie Spawn]] - Creatures updated.
* [[18.8S, 84.4W - Undead Housing]] - Creatures updated, Runed and Sturdy Steel Chests added. The concealed entrance to the [[Direlands Subway]] is found here inside the cottage.
* [[92.5S, 97.9W - Statue of Bael'Zharon]] - Can no longer be used.
* [[92.5S, 97.9W - Statue of Bael'Zharon]] - Can no longer be used.


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== New Items ==
 
{{Item Table|Caption=[[Armor]]
=== New [[Items]] ===
 
{{Item Table|Caption=[[Bleeargh's Gratitude]]
| A Smelly Key
| An Old Chest (Mossy Cave)
| A Musty Key
| Mosswart Chest
| Mire Witch Loincloth
| Necklace of Leerargh
| Hand of Vagurat
| Spear of Kreerg
| Eye of Drageerg
| The Eye of Drageerg
| Mosswart War Paint
| Interview with the Mosswart
| Mire Witch's Loincloth
| The Eye of Drageerg
| Swamp Lord's War Paint
| Leerargh's Necklace
| Kreerg's Spear
| Vagurat's Hand
| Mosswart Thanking Stone
}}
 
{{Item Table|Caption=[[Hidden Entrance]]
| Blueprints for a Burun Fortress
| A Missive
| Report to Niarltah
| Aphus Wading Pants
| Aphus Lounging Shirt
| Aphus Sun Guard
  | Guardian's Uniform
  | Guardian's Uniform
| Mages Loop
| Clasp of the Arm
| Clasp of the Heart
| Ring of Enchantment
| Ring of Enhancement
| Silken Wrap
}}
{{Item Table|Caption=[[King Toad Idol Quest]]
| King Toad Idol
| Untranslated Writing
| Note to Torgluuk
| Of the Burun
| Mosswart Enchantment Idol
| A Carved Mosswart Statue
| Unusable Scroll
}}
{{Item Table|Caption=[[Lady Aerfalle]] Update
| Lady of Aerlinthe's Ornate Chest
| Ornate Ashen Key
  | Aerfalle's Supreme Pallium
  | Aerfalle's Supreme Pallium
  | War Staff of Aerfalle
  | Swamp Lord's War Paint
| Superior Ashbane
}}
 
{{Item Table|Caption=[[Gromnie Armor]]: Gromnie Hide
  | Gromnie Hide Boots
  | Gromnie Hide Boots
  | Ruddy Gromnie Hide
  | Ruddy Gromnie Hide
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  | Gromnie Hide Coat
  | Gromnie Hide Coat
  | Thick Gromnie Hide
  | Thick Gromnie Hide
}}
{{Item Table|Caption=[[Gromnie Armor]]: Gromnie Hide Amuli
  | Gromnie Hide Amuli Coat
  | Gromnie Hide Amuli Coat
  | Sturdy Gromnie Hide
  | Sturdy Gromnie Hide
  | Gromnie Hide Amuli Leggings
  | Gromnie Hide Amuli Leggings
  | Hardy Gromnie Hide
  | Hardy Gromnie Hide
}}
{{Item Table|Caption=[[Gromnie Armor]]: Heavy Gromnie Hide
  | Heavy Gromnie Hide Coat
  | Heavy Gromnie Hide Coat
  | Resilient Gromnie Hide
  | Resilient Gromnie Hide
  | Heavy Gromnie Hide Leggings
  | Heavy Gromnie Hide Leggings
  | Rugged Gromnie Hide
  | Rugged Gromnie Hide
}}
{{Item Table|Caption=[[Gromnie Armor]]: Winged Armor Set
  | Turquoise Winged Helmet
  | Turquoise Winged Helmet
  | Azure Gromnie Wings
  | Azure Gromnie Wings
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  | Ruddy Winged Boots
  | Ruddy Winged Boots
  | Rust Gromnie Wings
  | Rust Gromnie Wings
}}
{{Item Table|Caption=[[Gromnie Armor]]: Gem Occuli
  | Amethyst Oculus
  | Amethyst Oculus
  | Amethyst Gromnie Eye
  | Amethyst Gromnie Eye
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  | Sapphire Oculus
  | Sapphire Oculus
  | Sapphire Gromnie Eye
  | Sapphire Gromnie Eye
}}
{{Item Table|Caption=[[Gromnie Armor]]: Adolescent Occuli
  | Ashen Oculus
  | Ashen Oculus
  | Adolescent Ash Gromnie Eye
  | Adolescent Ash Gromnie Eye
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}}
}}


{{Item Table Three|Caption=Gromnie Tooth Rewards
{{Item Table|Caption=[[Chests]]
  | Azure Gromnie Tooth
  | An Old Chest (Mossy Cave)
  | Brass Gromnie Tooth
  | Mosswart Chest
  | Copper Gromnie Tooth
  | Lady of Aerlinthe's Ornate Chest
}}
 
{{Item Table|Caption=[[Clothing]]
| Silken Wrap
| Aphus Wading Pants
| Aphus Lounging Shirt
}}
 
{{Item Table|Caption=[[Costume Items]]
| Aphus Sun Guard
}}
 
{{Item Table|Caption=[[Housing Items]]
| A Carved Mosswart Statue
| Blueprints for a Burun Fortress
}}
 
{{Item Table|Caption=[[Jewelry]]
| Mages Loop
| Clasp of the Arm
| Clasp of the Heart
| Ring of Enchantment
| Ring of Enhancement
| Leerargh's Necklace
}}
 
{{Item Table|Caption=[[Keys]]
| A Musty Key
| A Smelly Key
| Ornate Ashen Key
}}
 
{{Item Table|Caption=[[Objects]]
| King Toad Idol
| Mosswart Enchantment Idol
}}
 
{{Item Table|Caption=[[Quest Items]]
| Mire Witch Loincloth
| Necklace of Leerargh
| Hand of Vagurat
| Spear of Kreerg
| Eye of Drageerg
| Mosswart War Paint
| Mire Witch's Loincloth
| Unusable Scroll
  | Azure Gromnie Tooth Brush
  | Azure Gromnie Tooth Brush
  | Brass Gromnie Tooth Brush
  | Brass Gromnie Tooth Brush
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  | Brass Gromnie Tooth Pick
  | Brass Gromnie Tooth Pick
  | Copper Gromnie Tooth Pick
  | Copper Gromnie Tooth Pick
| Azure Tooth Atlatl Dart
| Brass Knuckles
| Copper Cutlass
}}
{{Item Table Three
| Ebon Gromnie Tooth
| Rust Gromnie Tooth
| Sable Gromnie Tooth
  | Ebon Gromnie Tooth Brush
  | Ebon Gromnie Tooth Brush
  | Rust Gromnie Tooth Brush
  | Rust Gromnie Tooth Brush
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  | Rust Gromnie Tooth Pick
  | Rust Gromnie Tooth Pick
  | Sable Gromnie Tooth Pick
  | Sable Gromnie Tooth Pick
| Ebon Tooth Katar
| Ruddy Tooth Spiketail
| Sable Tooth Dirk
}}
}}


{{Item Table|Caption=[[Rumors]]
{{Item Table|Caption=[[Scrolls]]
| Directions to the Lugian Citadels
}}
 
{{Item Table Three|Caption=[[Scrolls]]
  | Scroll of Lesser Sanctifier of the Clutch
  | Scroll of Lesser Sanctifier of the Clutch
  | Scroll of Lesser Guardian of the Clutch
  | Scroll of Lesser Guardian of the Clutch
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}}
}}


==== Updated Items ====
{{Item Table|Caption=[[Text Items]]
* {{Icon Link|Ash Gromnie Tooth}} - New Icon
| Directions to the Lugian Citadels
* {{Icon Link|Ivory Gromnie Tooth}} - New Icon
| A Missive (First Missive)
* {{Icon Link|Jade Gromnie Tooth}} - New Icon
| A Missive (Second Missive)
* {{Icon Link|Swamp Gromnie Tooth}} - New Icon
| Interview with the Mosswart
* {{Icon Link|Hoary Mattekar Robe}}
| Report to Niarltah (1)
| Report to Niarltah (2)
| Report to Niarltah (3)
| Report to Niarltah (4)
| Report to Niarltah (5)
| Report to Niarltah (6)
| Report to Niarltah (7)
| Report to Niarltah (8)
| Report to Niarltah (9)
| Report to Niarltah (10)
| Report to Niarltah (11)
| Untranslated Writing
| Note to Torgluuk
| Of the Burun
}}
 
{{Item Table|Caption=[[Trophy Items]]
| Azure Gromnie Tooth
| Brass Gromnie Tooth
| Copper Gromnie Tooth
| Ebon Gromnie Tooth
| Rust Gromnie Tooth
| Sable Gromnie Tooth
}}
 
{{Item Table|Caption=[[Weapons]]
| Azure Tooth Atlatl Dart
| Brass Knuckles
| Copper Cutlass
| Ebon Tooth Katar
| Ruddy Tooth Spiketail
| Sable Tooth Dirk
| War Staff of Aerfalle
| Superior Ashbane
| Kreerg's Spear
| Vagurat's Hand
| The Eye of Drageerg
}}
 
== Updated Items ==
* {{Itemlink|Ash Gromnie Tooth}} - New Icon
* {{Itemlink|Ivory Gromnie Tooth}} - New Icon
* {{Itemlink|Jade Gromnie Tooth}} - New Icon
* {{Itemlink|Swamp Gromnie Tooth}} - New Icon
* {{Itemlink|Hoary Mattekar Robe}}
** AL increased from 40 to 150.
** AL increased from 40 to 150.
* {{Icon Link|Swarthy Mattekar Robe}}
* {{Itemlink|Swarthy Mattekar Robe}}
** AL increased from 50 to 200
** AL increased from 50 to 200
* {{Icon Link|Robe of the Tundra}}
* {{Itemlink|Robe of the Tundra}}
** AL increased from 0 to 100.
** AL increased from 0 to 100.
* {{Icon Link|Canescent Mattekar Robe}} - Can now be exchanged between old and new styles at the NPC.
* {{Itemlink|Canescent Mattekar Robe}} - Can now be exchanged between old and new styles at the NPC.
* {{Icon|Scroll of Life Magic (Retired)}} - New unique [[Foci]] colored icons for [[Life Magic]] scrolls (see portal.dat below)


===== Lady Aerfalle Quest =====
* {{Itemlink|Ashbane}}
* {{Icon Link|Ashbane}}
** Dmg increased from 15 - 30 to 22.5 - 45.
** Dmg increased from 15 - 30 to 22.5 - 45.
** -4% melee modifier removed.
** -4% melee modifier removed.
* {{Icon Link|Ring of the Watchman}}
* {{Itemlink|Ring of the Watchman}}
** New spells: [[Item Enchantment Mastery Other V]], [[Mana Conversion Mastery Other V]], [[Creature Enchantment Mastery Other V]]
** New spells: [[Item Enchantment Mastery Other V]], [[Mana Conversion Mastery Other V]], [[Creature Enchantment Mastery Other V]]
** Spells removed: [[Person Attunement Other IV]], [[Deception Mastery Other IV]]
** Spells removed| [[Person Attunement Other IV]], [[Deception Mastery Other IV]]
** Arcane Lore: 150 and Creature Enchantment: 170 activation reqs. changed to 50 and 200 respectively.
** Arcane Lore| 150 and Creature Enchantment| 170 activation reqs. changed to 50 and 200 respectively.
** Description updated.
** Description updated.
* {{Icon Link|Sacrificial Dagger}}
* {{Itemlink|Sacrificial Dagger}}
** Dmg increased from 2.5 - 5 to 2.8 - 7.
** Dmg increased from 2.5 - 5 to 2.8 - 7.
** Artwork and icon updated.
** Artwork and icon updated.
* {{Icon Link|Staff of Aerfalle}}
* {{Itemlink|Staff of Aerfalle}}
** New spells: Acid Streak V changed to Acid Volley. All spells updated to level VI.
** New spells: Acid Streak V changed to Acid Volley. All spells updated to level VI.
** Modifiers: +4% Melee & +6% Mana C added.
** Modifiers| +4% Melee & +6% Mana C added.
** Allegiance rank req. removed.
** Allegiance rank req. removed.
** Skill activation reqs increased.
** Skill activation reqs increased.


===== Exploration Society Letters =====
* {{Itemlink|A Society Atlatl}}
* {{Icon Link|A Society Atlatl}}
** Damage mod increased from 75% to 115%.
** Damage mod increased from 75% to 115%.
** [[Blood Drinker II]] added.
** [[Blood Drinker II]] added.
** [[Biting Strike]] property added.
** [[Biting Strike]] property added.
* {{Icon Link|A Society Axe}}
* {{Itemlink|A Society Axe}}
** Damage increased from 7 - 14 to 8.5 - 17.
** Damage increased from 7 - 14 to 8.5 - 17.
** [[Blood Drinker II]] added.
** [[Blood Drinker II]] added.
** [[Biting Strike]] property added.
** [[Biting Strike]] property added.
* {{Icon Link|A Society Crossbow}}
* {{Itemlink|A Society Crossbow}}
** Damage mod increased from 80% to +125%.
** Damage mod increased from 80% to +125%.
** [[Blood Drinker II]] added.
** [[Blood Drinker II]] added.
** [[Biting Strike]] property added.
** [[Biting Strike]] property added.
* {{Icon Link|A Society Dagger}}
* {{Itemlink|A Society Dagger}}
** Damage increased from 3 - 12 to 3.25 -13 .
** Damage increased from 3 - 12 to 3.25 -13 .
** [[Blood Drinker II]] added.
** [[Blood Drinker II]] added.
** [[Biting Strike]] property added.
** [[Biting Strike]] property added.
* {{Icon Link|A Society Jitte}}
* {{Itemlink|A Society Jitte}}
** Damage increased from 7 - 14 to 8.5 - 17.
** Damage increased from 7 - 14 to 8.5 - 17.
** [[Blood Drinker II]] added.
** [[Blood Drinker II]] added.
** [[Biting Strike]] property added.
** [[Biting Strike]] property added.
* {{Icon Link|A Society Katar}}
* {{Itemlink|A Society Katar}}
** Damage increased from 1.25 - 5 to 2 - 8.
** Damage increased from 1.25 - 5 to 2 - 8.
** [[Blood Drinker II]] added.
** [[Blood Drinker II]] added.
** [[Biting Strike]] property added.
** [[Biting Strike]] property added.
* {{Icon Link|A Society Spear}}
* {{Itemlink|A Society Spear}}
** Damage increased from 3.5 - 14 to 4.25 - 17.
** Damage increased from 3.5 - 14 to 4.25 - 17.
** [[Blood Drinker II]] added.
** [[Blood Drinker II]] added.
** [[Biting Strike]] property added.
** [[Biting Strike]] property added.
* {{Icon Link|A Society Staff}}
* {{Itemlink|A Society Staff}}
** Damage increased from 5 - 10 to 5.5 - 11.
** Damage increased from 5 - 10 to 5.5 - 11.
** [[Blood Drinker II]] added.
** [[Blood Drinker II]] added.
** [[Biting Strike]] property added.
** [[Biting Strike]] property added.
* {{Icon Link|A Society Sword}}
* {{Itemlink|A Society Sword}}
** Damage increased from 8 - 16 to 9 - 18.
** Damage increased from 8 - 16 to 9 - 18.
** [[Blood Drinker II]] added.
** [[Blood Drinker II]] added.
** [[Biting Strike]] property added.
** [[Biting Strike]] property added.
* {{Icon Link|A Society Yumi}}
* {{Itemlink|A Society Yumi}}
** No change to damage mod.
** No change to damage mod.
** [[Blood Drinker II]] added.
** [[Blood Drinker II]] added.
** [[Biting Strike]] property added.
** [[Biting Strike]] property added.


* {{Icon Link|An Explorer Atlatl}}
* {{Itemlink|An Explorer Atlatl}}
** Damage mod increased from 75% to 115%.
** Damage mod increased from 75% to 115%.
** [[Blood Drinker III]] added.
** [[Blood Drinker III]] added.
** [[Biting Strike]] property added.
** [[Biting Strike]] property added.
* {{Icon Link|An Explorer Axe}}
* {{Itemlink|An Explorer Axe}}
** Damage increased from 7 - 14 to 8.5 - 17.
** Damage increased from 7 - 14 to 8.5 - 17.
** [[Blood Drinker III]] added.
** [[Blood Drinker III]] added.
** [[Biting Strike]] property added.
** [[Biting Strike]] property added.
* {{Icon Link|An Explorer Crossbow}}
* {{Itemlink|An Explorer Crossbow}}
** Damage mod increased from 80% to +125%.
** Damage mod increased from 80% to +125%.
** [[Blood Drinker III]] added.
** [[Blood Drinker III]] added.
** [[Biting Strike]] property added.
** [[Biting Strike]] property added.
* {{Icon Link|An Explorer Dagger}}
* {{Itemlink|An Explorer Dagger}}
** Damage increased from 3 - 12 to 3.25 -13 .
** Damage increased from 3 - 12 to 3.25 -13 .
** [[Blood Drinker III]] added.
** [[Blood Drinker III]] added.
** [[Biting Strike]] property added.
** [[Biting Strike]] property added.
* {{Icon Link|An Explorer Jitte}}
* {{Itemlink|An Explorer Jitte}}
** Damage increased from 7 - 14 to 8.5 - 17.
** Damage increased from 7 - 14 to 8.5 - 17.
** [[Blood Drinker III]] added.
** [[Blood Drinker III]] added.
** [[Biting Strike]] property added.
** [[Biting Strike]] property added.
* {{Icon Link|An Explorer Katar}}
* {{Itemlink|An Explorer Katar}}
** Damage increased from 1.25 - 5 to 2 - 8.
** Damage increased from 1.25 - 5 to 2 - 8.
** [[Blood Drinker III]] added.
** [[Blood Drinker III]] added.
** [[Biting Strike]] property added.
** [[Biting Strike]] property added.
* {{Icon Link|An Explorer Spear}}
* {{Itemlink|An Explorer Spear}}
** Damage increased from 3.5 - 14 to 4.25 - 17.
** Damage increased from 3.5 - 14 to 4.25 - 17.
** [[Blood Drinker III]] added.
** [[Blood Drinker III]] added.
** [[Biting Strike]] property added.
** [[Biting Strike]] property added.
* {{Icon Link|An Explorer Staff}}
* {{Itemlink|An Explorer Staff}}
** Damage increased from 5 - 10 to 5.5 - 11.
** Damage increased from 5 - 10 to 5.5 - 11.
** [[Blood Drinker III]] added.
** [[Blood Drinker III]] added.
** [[Biting Strike]] property added.
** [[Biting Strike]] property added.
* {{Icon Link|An Explorer Sword}}
* {{Itemlink|An Explorer Sword}}
** Damage increased from 8 - 16 to 9 - 18.
** Damage increased from 8 - 16 to 9 - 18.
** [[Blood Drinker III]] added.
** [[Blood Drinker III]] added.
** [[Biting Strike]] property added.
** [[Biting Strike]] property added.
* {{Icon Link|An Explorer Yumi}}
* {{Itemlink|An Explorer Yumi}}
** No change to damage mod.
** No change to damage mod.
** [[Blood Drinker III]] added.
** [[Blood Drinker III]] added.
** [[Biting Strike]] property added.
** [[Biting Strike]] property added.


==== Retired Items ====
== New Spells ==
{{Item Table Three
* [[Lifestone Sending]]
| Thin Gromnie Hide (Retired)
* [[Gift of Enhancement]]
| Gromnie Hide
* [[Power of Enchantment]]
| Thick Gromnie Hide (Retired)
* [[Voltaic Warding]]
| Gromnie Hide Pauldrons
* [[Flange Warding]]
| Gromnie Hide Cuirass
* [[Corrosive Warding]]
| Gromnie Hide Shirt
* [[Frore Warding]]
}}
* [[Inferno Warding]]
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* [[Scythe Warding]]
* [[Lance Warding]]


=== New [[Spells]] ===
== New Creatures ==
[[File:Lifestone Sending.png|link=Lifestone Sending|Lifestone Sending]]
* [[Gift of Enhancement]] - "Increases the target's Creature Enchantment by 11%"
* [[Power of Enchantment]] - "Increases the target's Item Enchantment by 11%"
* Voltaic Warding
* Flange Warding
* Corrosive Warding
* Frore Warding
* Inferno Warding
* Scythe Warding
* Lance Warding
 
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=== Portal.dat ===
:[[File:Portaldat 200408.png|300px]]
 
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=== New [[Creatures]] ===
:{|cellpadding=5
|-valign=top
|
{{Creature Class|Phyntos Wasp
{{Creature Class|Phyntos Wasp
  | Black Phyntos Wasp
  | Black Phyntos Wasp
Line 489: Line 383:
  | Giant Phyntos Swarm
  | Giant Phyntos Swarm
}}
}}
{{Creature Class|Ghost
{{Creature Class|Ghost
  | Phantom
  | Phantom
Line 497: Line 390:
  | Poltergeist
  | Poltergeist
}}
}}
{{Creature Class|Golem
{{Creature Class|Golem
  | Sapphire Golem
  | Sapphire Golem
  | Ancient Coral Golem
  | Ancient Coral Golem
}}
}}
|
{{Creature Class|Burun
{{Creature Class|Burun
  | Guruk Crusher
  | Guruk Crusher
Line 511: Line 402:
  | Guruk Hulk
  | Guruk Hulk
}}
}}
{{Creature Class|Wisp
{{Creature Class|Wisp
  | Spectral Wisp
  | Spectral Wisp
}}
}}
{{Creature Class|Fire Elemental
{{Creature Class|Fire Elemental
  | Tenkarrdun Hellfire
  | Tenkarrdun Hellfire
Line 521: Line 410:
  | Mount Esper Firestorm
  | Mount Esper Firestorm
}}
}}
|
{{Creature Class|No Class
{{Creature Class|No Class
  | Black Phyntos Hive
  | Black Phyntos Hive
  | Giant Phyntos Hive
  | Giant Phyntos Hive
}}
}}
{{Creature Class|Skeleton
{{Creature Class|Skeleton
  | Relic Watchman
  | Relic Watchman
}}
}}
{{Creature Class|Undead
{{Creature Class|Undead
  | Lady Aerfalle (135 Creature)
  | Lady Aerfalle (135 Creature)
}}
}}
|}


=== Updated Creatures ===
== Updated Creatures ==
* [[Lady Aerfalle (135 Creature)|Lady Aerfalle]] - Updated artwork.
* [[Lady Aerfalle (135 Creature)|Lady Aerfalle]] - Updated artwork.
* [[Mount Lethe Hellfire]] now spawns at the top of Lethe and drops 10-12 infusions instead of 3.
* [[Mount Lethe Hellfire]] now spawns at the top of Lethe and drops 10-12 infusions instead of 3.
* [[Phyntos Wasp]]s - Updated artwork
* [[Phyntos Wasp]]s - Updated artwork
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=== Images ===
== New Dialog ==
Click image for full size.
;Town Crier
<gallery widths=200px heights=200px perrow=4>
{{Dialog|
File:Gold Phyntos Wasp (Old Artwork) Live.jpg|Gold Phyntos Wasp - Before
 
File:Gold Phyntos Wasp Live.jpg|Gold Phyntos Wasp - After
|Town Crier tells you, "Monty seemed to be complaining about Ketnan and his guile the other day. I wonder what he meant."
File:Green Phyntos Wasp (Old Artwork) Live.jpg|Green Phyntos Wasp - Before
 
File:Green Phyntos Wasp Live.jpg|Green Phyntos Wasp - After
|Town Crier tells you, "I wonder if the High Queen means to rebuild Yanshi. The town has certainly been more bustling since the arrival of the Burun."
File:Jungle Phyntos Wasp (Old Artwork) Live.jpg|Jungle Phyntos Wasp - Before
 
File:Jungle Phyntos Wasp Live.jpg|Jungle Phyntos Wasp - After
|Town Crier tells you, "I cannot verify if it is true, but I've heard that Shimena Keep has been overrun."
File:Mire Phyntos Wasp (Old Artwork) Live.jpg|Mire Phyntos Wasp - Before
 
File:Mire Phyntos Wasp Live.jpg|Mire Phyntos Wasp - After
|Town Crier tells you, "Did you hear that we might make a treaty with the Mosswarts? Has the high Queen gone mad? Does she not remember what they did to Sir Candeth Martine?"
File:Red Phyntos Wasp (Old Artwork) Live.jpg|Red Phyntos Wasp - Before
 
File:Red Phyntos Wasp Live.jpg|Red Phyntos Wasp - After
|Town Crier tells you, "Be cautious if you plan to make your way to Aerlinthe Island. There are reports that tell of new menaces and challenges."
File:White Phyntos Wasp (Old Artwork) Live.jpg|White Phyntos Wasp - Before
 
File:White Phyntos Wasp Live.jpg|White Phyntos Wasp - After
|Town Crier tells you, "Have you been to the Direlands recently? I've heard that the swamp is starting to change. I wonder if it has anything to do with those big Burun that have been spotted. If I find that Kalazar..."
File:Direlands Subway Live 2.jpg|Inside the Direlands Subway
 
|Town Crier tells you, "What color hair do you think Lady Aerfalle had, has, oh never mind?"
 
|Town Crier tells you, "News! The Master Craftsmen of Glenden Wood have sent more of their young apprentices in the world. All those who wish to further their artisanal skills should contact the apprentices to discover what new crafting tests are available."
 
|Town Crier tells you, "Just yesterday I saw someone run by with wings on his back. I don't know whether they were real, or merely something tacked on to the back of his armor. Maybe you should look into that."
 
|Town Crier tells you, "I've heard tell that there is an eerie presence that now lurks the halls of Lady Aerfalle's Keep. I wonder if it is another malignant entity?"
 
|Town Crier tells you, "An emissary of High Queen Elysa has taken up residence in the bar in Yanshi. Apparently she is looking for assistance in learning as much as we can about the new Burun and the growing threat that they pose."
 
|Town Crier tells you, "Have you seen it!? It's huge! It smells foul and no one can seem to figure out what it is meant to be. But it was certainly made quickly and quietly. Those large Burun are very frightening if you ask me. You might want to stay out of the Direlands Swamp unless you are looking for trouble or worse."
 
|Town Crier tells you, "Do you remember that little Mosswart fellow that was looking for help a little while back? Well, he's back. He's living in Yanshi and asking for our help. Apparently he has made some kind of deal with High Queen Elysa."
 
|Town Crier tells you, "I've heard a rumor that the temple that was found last moon contains more than we originally found. I wonder if it is true?"
 
|Town Crier tells you, "In my free time I've been undergoing the tests set forth by the Apprentice craftsmen. I'm well on my way to becoming a skilled fletcher! And my purse is filled with pyreal as well."
 
|Town Crier tells you, "Need a vassal? I won't ask for much just some tinkered armor and maybe a tinkered weapon. Oh and maybe a few MMD trade notes, or maybe some golem hearts, wasp wings, armoredillo spines, lugian sinews, dark revenant thigh bones, full sturdy iron key rings, full singularity key rings, or anything else that you don't need."
}}
 
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=== Splash Screen ===
[[File:From the Darkness Born Splash Screen.jpg]]


[[Category:Patch]]
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August 2004 - Announcements Page

Game Changes

  • Aerlinthe revisions
    • Spawn Distributions updated with the island now aimed at characters of between levels 40-80. See the official distribution map for the different spawn areas.
    • New more difficult version of Lady Aerfalle introduced along with a quest mechanic to alternate between the easy version and the new version.
  • Other changes:

New Quests

Updated Quests

New NPCs

New Locations

Updated Locations

New Items

Guardian's Uniform Aerfalle's Supreme Pallium Swamp Lord's War Paint Gromnie Hide Boots Ruddy Gromnie Hide Gromnie Hide Gauntlets Thin Gromnie Hide Gromnie Hide Helmet Ivory Gromnie Hide Gromnie Hide Leggings Durable Gromnie Hide Gromnie Hide Coat Thick Gromnie Hide Gromnie Hide Amuli Coat Sturdy Gromnie Hide Gromnie Hide Amuli Leggings Hardy Gromnie Hide Heavy Gromnie Hide Coat Resilient Gromnie Hide Heavy Gromnie Hide Leggings Rugged Gromnie Hide Turquoise Winged Helmet Azure Gromnie Wings Lustrous Winged Leggings Ivory Gromnie Wings Dusky Winged Coat Ash Gromnie Wings Ruddy Winged Boots Rust Gromnie Wings Amethyst Oculus Amethyst Gromnie Eye Emerald Oculus Emerald Gromnie Eye Ruby Oculus Ruby Gromnie Eye Sapphire Oculus Sapphire Gromnie Eye Ashen Oculus Adolescent Ash Gromnie Eye Teal Oculus Adolescent Azure Gromnie Eye Ivory Oculus

An Old Chest (Mossy Cave) Mosswart Chest Lady of Aerlinthe's Ornate Chest

Silken Wrap Aphus Wading Pants Aphus Lounging Shirt

Aphus Sun Guard

A Carved Mosswart Statue Blueprints for a Burun Fortress

Mages Loop Clasp of the Arm Clasp of the Heart Ring of Enchantment Ring of Enhancement Leerargh's Necklace

A Musty Key A Smelly Key Ornate Ashen Key

King Toad Idol Mosswart Enchantment Idol

Mire Witch Loincloth Necklace of Leerargh Hand of Vagurat Spear of Kreerg Eye of Drageerg Mosswart War Paint Mire Witch's Loincloth Unusable Scroll Azure Gromnie Tooth Brush Brass Gromnie Tooth Brush Copper Gromnie Tooth Brush Azure Gromnie Tooth Paste Brass Gromnie Tooth Paste Copper Gromnie Tooth Paste Azure Gromnie Tooth Pick Brass Gromnie Tooth Pick Copper Gromnie Tooth Pick Ebon Gromnie Tooth Brush Rust Gromnie Tooth Brush Sable Gromnie Tooth Brush Ebon Gromnie Tooth Paste Rust Gromnie Tooth Paste Sable Gromnie Tooth Paste Ebon Gromnie Tooth Pick Rust Gromnie Tooth Pick Sable Gromnie Tooth Pick

Scroll of Lesser Sanctifier of the Clutch Scroll of Lesser Guardian of the Clutch Scroll of Lesser Warden of the Clutch Scroll of Inferior Warden of the Clutch Scroll of Inferior Guardian of the Clutch Scroll of Inferior Sanctifier of the Clutch Scroll of Potent Sanctifier of the Clutch Scroll of Potent Guardian of the Clutch Scroll of Potent Warden of the Clutch Scroll of Warden of the Clutch Scroll of Guardian of the Clutch Scroll of Sanctifier of the Clutch

Directions to the Lugian Citadels A Missive (First Missive) A Missive (Second Missive) Interview with the Mosswart Report to Niarltah (1) Report to Niarltah (2) Report to Niarltah (3) Report to Niarltah (4) Report to Niarltah (5) Report to Niarltah (6) Report to Niarltah (7) Report to Niarltah (8) Report to Niarltah (9) Report to Niarltah (10) Report to Niarltah (11) Untranslated Writing Note to Torgluuk Of the Burun

Azure Gromnie Tooth Brass Gromnie Tooth Copper Gromnie Tooth Ebon Gromnie Tooth Rust Gromnie Tooth Sable Gromnie Tooth

Azure Tooth Atlatl Dart Brass Knuckles Copper Cutlass Ebon Tooth Katar Ruddy Tooth Spiketail Sable Tooth Dirk War Staff of Aerfalle Superior Ashbane Kreerg's Spear Vagurat's Hand The Eye of Drageerg

Updated Items

New Spells

New Creatures

Phyntos Wasp

Ghost

Golem

Burun

Wisp

Fire Elemental

No Class

Skeleton

Undead

Updated Creatures

New Dialog

Town Crier

Town Crier tells you, "Monty seemed to be complaining about Ketnan and his guile the other day. I wonder what he meant."

Town Crier tells you, "I wonder if the High Queen means to rebuild Yanshi. The town has certainly been more bustling since the arrival of the Burun."

Town Crier tells you, "I cannot verify if it is true, but I've heard that Shimena Keep has been overrun."

Town Crier tells you, "Did you hear that we might make a treaty with the Mosswarts? Has the high Queen gone mad? Does she not remember what they did to Sir Candeth Martine?"

Town Crier tells you, "Be cautious if you plan to make your way to Aerlinthe Island. There are reports that tell of new menaces and challenges."

Town Crier tells you, "Have you been to the Direlands recently? I've heard that the swamp is starting to change. I wonder if it has anything to do with those big Burun that have been spotted. If I find that Kalazar..."

Town Crier tells you, "What color hair do you think Lady Aerfalle had, has, oh never mind?"

Town Crier tells you, "News! The Master Craftsmen of Glenden Wood have sent more of their young apprentices in the world. All those who wish to further their artisanal skills should contact the apprentices to discover what new crafting tests are available."

Town Crier tells you, "Just yesterday I saw someone run by with wings on his back. I don't know whether they were real, or merely something tacked on to the back of his armor. Maybe you should look into that."

Town Crier tells you, "I've heard tell that there is an eerie presence that now lurks the halls of Lady Aerfalle's Keep. I wonder if it is another malignant entity?"

Town Crier tells you, "An emissary of High Queen Elysa has taken up residence in the bar in Yanshi. Apparently she is looking for assistance in learning as much as we can about the new Burun and the growing threat that they pose."

Town Crier tells you, "Have you seen it!? It's huge! It smells foul and no one can seem to figure out what it is meant to be. But it was certainly made quickly and quietly. Those large Burun are very frightening if you ask me. You might want to stay out of the Direlands Swamp unless you are looking for trouble or worse."

Town Crier tells you, "Do you remember that little Mosswart fellow that was looking for help a little while back? Well, he's back. He's living in Yanshi and asking for our help. Apparently he has made some kind of deal with High Queen Elysa."

Town Crier tells you, "I've heard a rumor that the temple that was found last moon contains more than we originally found. I wonder if it is true?"

Town Crier tells you, "In my free time I've been undergoing the tests set forth by the Apprentice craftsmen. I'm well on my way to becoming a skilled fletcher! And my purse is filled with pyreal as well."

Town Crier tells you, "Need a vassal? I won't ask for much just some tinkered armor and maybe a tinkered weapon. Oh and maybe a few MMD trade notes, or maybe some golem hearts, wasp wings, armoredillo spines, lugian sinews, dark revenant thigh bones, full sturdy iron key rings, full singularity key rings, or anything else that you don't need."

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