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'''May 2013''' - [[Announcements_-_2013/05_-_Curating_Corruption|Announcements Page]]
'''May 2013''' - [[Announcements - 2013/05 - Curating Corruption|Announcements Page]]
== Turbine Announcements ==
=== Teaser Images ===
{{Patch Announcements Links
|  Current = https://www.asheronscall.com/en/content/2013-events
| Original = https://www.asheronscall.com/en/content/2013-events
|  Archive = Announcements - 2013/05 - Curating_Corruption#Teaser Images
}}
 
Click image for full size version.
<gallery perrow=4>
File:Teaser 20130501.jpg|1 - Frozen Valley 2
File:Teaser 20130502.jpg|2 - Corrupted Forces
File:Teaser 20130503.jpg|3 - Frozen Valley
File:Teaser 20130504.jpg|4 - Theyre Everywhere
</gallery>
 
=== Release Notes ===
{{Patch Announcements Links
|  Current = https://www.asheronscall.com/en/content/may-2013-release-notes
| Original = https://www.asheronscall.com/en/content/may-2013-release-notes
|  Archive = Announcements - 2013/05 - Curating Corruption#Release Notes
}}
 
=== Teaser ===
{{Patch Announcements Links
| Current = https://www.asheronscall.com/en/content/curating-corruption
| Original = https://www.asheronscall.com/en/content/curating-corruption
|  Archive = Announcements - 2013/05 - Curating Corruption#Teaser
}}
 
=== Release Fiction ===
{{Patch Announcements Links
|  Current = https://www.asheronscall.com/en/content/may-2013-release-fiction
| Original = https://www.asheronscall.com/en/content/may-2013-release-fiction
|  Archive = Announcements - 2013/05 - Curating Corruption#Release Fiction
}}
 
=== Developer Comments ===
No Developer Comments this Month.
 
== Discoveries ==
=== Patch Details ===
Patch Date: 14th May, 2013<br>
Patch Size: 2256k (Client: 4644k)<br>
Hotfix:  ???k (??th Month)
 
=== [[Town Crier]] Rumors ===
''Free Rumors'':
:<font color=darkgoldenrod>Town Crier tells you, "I've heard rumors of unusual activity in the northern mountains."</font><br>
:<font color=darkgoldenrod>Town Crier tells you, "I've heard reports of strange Virindi being spotted in Yanshi."</font><br>
:<font color=darkgoldenrod>Town Crier tells you, "I have reports of several sightings of strange new Olthoi on Marae Lassel."</font><br>
''Pyreal Rumors:''
:<font color=darkgoldenrod>Town Crier tells you, "I've heard several rumors of increased activity in the Ice Valley, where the Gurogs make their home."</font><br>
:<font color=darkgoldenrod>Town Crier tells you, "I have several reports that the unusual Virindi is now in Yanshi, and he is once again seeking adventurers."</font><br>
:<font color=darkgoldenrod>Town Crier tells you, "I've had several reports of new Olthoi Hives opening up in Marae Lassel."</font><br>
----
 
=== [[Ulgrim]] Rumors ===
 
''Free Rumors'':
:<font color=darkgoldenrod>Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "Manipulating the Olthoi; those crazy Virindi know no bounds."
:Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "It really is "shocking"."</font><br>
 
:<font color=darkgoldenrod>Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "Seems the societies are going to war with the Gearknights in the Direlands."
:Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "Always on the ball those societies. The Gearknights have only been around for over 3 and a half years after all."</font><br>
 
:<font color=darkgoldenrod>Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "The creatures of the Frozen Valley seem to be fortifying their position."
:Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "If you're going out there remember one thing. Stout keeps you warm."</font><br>
 
''Stout Rumors:''
:<font color=darkgoldenrod>Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "I found some decent loot in the Frozen Valley when I went to visit my Gurog buddies. No Mysticals, but I did at least find some Legendarys."
:Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "What? Some of them really know how to drink."
:Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "Just don't bump into a Gurog when it's hungover, they get pretty violent."</font><br>
 
:<font color=darkgoldenrod>Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "Not only are the societies going after the Gearknights."
:Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "They finally took my advice and stopped limiting their members to one piece of armor a day."
:Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "And I hear they're looking on getting into the luminance game."
:Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "Always on the cutting edge those guys. With how fast they work, it will only be another year until their Quartmasters upped their stores."</font><br>
 
:<font color=darkgoldenrod>Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "There's trouble brewing with the Virindi."
:Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "One thing that is sure to be bad is if their problems spill over onto these lands."
:Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "The Vision of Horror was looking for some help to take care of those issues, but if you ask me, in the middle is the worst place to be."</font><br>
 
:<font color=darkgoldenrod>Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "I was tired of having to run over hills just to kill a creature so I created the Arcing Spells. Now everyone is using them and nobody is giving me any credit! I think I deserve the title Archmage at least."
:Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "Ulgrim the Archmage, Master of Time and Space, Leader of the Virindi Resistance, Master Tinkerer, Seer of Truths, Lord of the Jewelry, Supreme Peppermint Cook, Celebrations Advisor to the Queen, Chess Grandmaster, the Shadow Tested, Virindi Regulator and Beer Lord. Yes, that fits nicely with my other titles."</font><br>
 
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=== New UI and Game Changes ===
<!-- For updates not covered by any of the sections below -->
* [[Summoning#Items|Combat Minions]] have been normalized to balance out against each other better.
* Increased [[Alchemy Phials]] Accuracy buff.
* Removed the timer on [[Society Armor Writ|Society Armor Writs]].
* Updated [[Frozen Valley|Ice Valley]] (AKA [[Frozen Valley]]) hunting area and added top tier loot.
* Updated profile of stronger [[Hoshino Fortress|Hoshino]] area mobs to group loot.
* Reduced duration of [[Poison Blood]] debuff.
* [[Cloaks|Cloak]] drops in [[Legendary Chests]] have been adjusted.
* [[Bloodstone_(Creature)|Bloodstone]] creatures were updated. The [[Bloodstone_(Creature)|Bloodstone]] creature was increased in difficulty and once killed can now spawn 2 [[Bloodstone Fragment|Bloodstone Fragments]].
----


=== New [[Quests]] ===
* Patch Date: 14 May 2013
* [[Collect Gear Knight Parts]] - New [[Society Quests|Society Task Quest]]
* Patch Size: 2256k (Client: 4644k)
* [[Gear Knight Phalanx Kill Task]] - New [[Society Quests|Society Task Quest]]
* [[Disrupting the Mana Siphon]] - New [[Society Quests|Society Task Quest]]
* [[Hive Eviscerator Pincer Quest]] - New [[Olthoi Pincer]] quest on [[Marae Lassel]]
* [[Hive Warrior Pincer Quest]] - New [[Olthoi Pincer]] quest on [[Marae Lassel]]
* [[Dream Reaver Investigation]] - New Virindi quest out of [[Yanshi]]
* [[Frozen Valley]] quests :
** [[Frozen Area Testing Grounds]]
** [[Frozen Area Laboratory]]


==== Live Events ====
== New Quests ==
* [[Collect Gear Knight Parts]]
* [[Gear Knight Phalanx Kill Task]]
* [[Disrupting the Mana Siphon]]
* [[Hive Eviscerator Pincer Quest]]
* [[Hive Warrior Pincer Quest]]
* [[Dream Reaver Investigation]]
* [[Frozen Fortress Laboratory Quest]]
* [[Frozen Fortress Testing Grounds Quest]]
* [[Seasonal Quests and Events]] for May
** [[Reception Games]] activated for the [[Wedding of Borelean and Hoshino|royal wedding]] anniversary.


==== [[Seasonal Quests and Events]] for May ====
== Updated Quests ==
* [[Reception Games]] activated for the [[Wedding of Borelean and Hoshino|royal wedding]] anniversary.
 
==== Updated Quests ====
* [[Society Quests|Society Task Quests]] now award [[luminance]]
* [[Society Quests|Society Task Quests]] now award [[luminance]]
* [[Gear Knight Kill Task]] modified to not overlap with new society phalanx killtask.
* [[Gear Knight Kill Task]] modified to not overlap with new society phalanx killtask.
* [[Tou_Tou#Kill_Tasks|Tou-Tou]] & [[Royal_Tent#Kill_Tasks|Hoshino Kill Task Quests]] now advance indiscriminately to all relevant creatures in their respective areas.
* [[Tou Tou#Kill Tasks|Tou-Tou]] & [[Royal Tent#Kill Tasks|Hoshino Kill Task Quests]] now advance indiscriminately to all relevant creatures in their respective areas.
* [[Luminance]] increased for the following quests:
* [[Luminance]] increased for the following quests|
** [[Defeat Hoshino Kei]] (AKA Hoshino Kei Must Die).
** [[Defeat Hoshino Kei]] (AKA Hoshino Kei Must Die).
** [[Hoshino Fortress Infiltration]] quest chain.
** [[Hoshino Fortress Infiltration]] quest chain.
*  [[Hive Queen Assault|Marae Lassel Hive Queen]] quest adjustments:
*  [[Hive Queen Assault|Marae Lassel Hive Queen]] quest adjustments|
** Changed trophy dynamic.
** Changed trophy dynamic.
** Changed entrance to final boss room.
** Changed entrance to final boss room.
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** Quest repeat timer extended & rewards adjusted to reflect the change.
** Quest repeat timer extended & rewards adjusted to reflect the change.


* [[Monthly Explorer Society Quests]]  
* [[Monthly Explorer Society Quests]]
*: WARNING: These quests are standalone quests, the xp bonuses are strictly handled by the NPCs in Kara, speak to them after finishing to get your bonus. Also your timer for the bonuses depend on when you completed last month's set of quests, speak to each NPC to find out if your timer hasn't expired yet. More details [[Monthly Explorer Society Quests|here]].
** 27 days: [[The Temple of Izji Qo]]
 
** 13 days: [[Tanada House of Earth Quest|Tanada House of Earth]]
:* [[Ansar El-Kerdany]]: (<font color=blue>Monthly</font>) - [[The Temple of Izji Qo]]
** 6 days: [[Crystalline Adventurer|Aggregate Crystalline Shard]]
:*:<font color=darkgoldenrod>Ansar El-Kerdany tells you, "Greetings, Adventurer! We are looking for adventurers willing to explore the Temple of Izji Qo."</font>
:*:<font color=darkgoldenrod>Ansar El-Kerdany tells you, "Watch your step in that dangerous place. Many trials await you there."</font>
:*:<font color=darkgoldenrod>Ansar El-Kerdany tells you, "If you should survive those trials, pick a scroll and I shall reward you upon your return."</font>
:*:- Completion Message;
:*:<font color=darkgoldenrod>Ansar El-Kerdany tells you, "The Temple of Izji Qo is not a kind place. Glad to see you managed to return. Here is your reward."</font>
 
:* [[Esmond Fielding]]: (<font color=green>Bi-Weekly</font>) - [[Tanada House of Earth Quest|Tanada House of Earth]]
:*:<font color=darkgoldenrod>Esmond Fielding tells you, "Greetings, Adventurer! The Explorer Society has decided it would help direct attention to citizens in need of help."</font>
:*:<font color=darkgoldenrod>Esmond Fielding tells you, "This month Sayuji Jina has continued concerens over the Tanada clan."</font>
:*:<font color=darkgoldenrod>Esmond Fielding tells you, "Enter the Tanada House of Earth and deliver the request for Ookami Kiri. Do this and I trust they will reward you with a symbol of their thanks. Gain this and I shall reward you."</font>
:*:- Completion Message;
:*:<font color=darkgoldenrod>Esmond Fielding tells you, "You survived the students to deliver the request to Master Seijuro? You are a powerful warrior indeed. Enjoy this reward." </font>
 
:* [[Niccolo De Luca]]: (<font color=red>Weekly</font>) - [[Crystalline Adventurer|Aggregate Crystalline Shard]]
:*:<font color=darkgoldenrod>Niccolo De Luca tells you, "Greetings, Adventurer! The Explorer Society has decided it would help direct attention to citizens in need of help."</font>
:*:<font color=darkgoldenrod>Niccolo De Luca tells you, "This month Tokashi Ando could use some help in gathering Crystalline Shards. More specifically we think he would find an Aggregate Crystalline Shard highly interesting."</font>
:*:<font color=darkgoldenrod>Niccolo De Luca tells you, "Explore the Crystalline Crag and retrieve an Aggregate Crystalline Shard. Return to me once you've delivered it to Tokashi and I'll reward you."</font>
:*:- Completion Message;
:*:<font color=darkgoldenrod>Niccolo De Luca tells you, ""</font>
 
*[[Monthly Game Hunter]]
*: WARNING: These Kill Tasks are standalone quests, the xp bonuses are strictly handled by the [[Rand, Game Hunter]] in [[Holtburg]], speak to [[Rand, Game Hunter|Rand]] after finishing each [[Kill Tasks|Kill Task]] to get your bonus.
::<font color=darkgoldenrod>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."</font>
::<font color=darkgoldenrod>Rand, Game Hunter tells you, "This month I've tagged Virindi Consul, Desecrator, Profane, and Profatrix as the moderate difficulty prey."</font>
::<font color=darkgoldenrod>Rand, Game Hunter tells you, "This month I've tagged Shadow Phantom, Specter, and Wraith as the medium difficulty prey."</font>
::<font color=darkgoldenrod>Rand, Game Hunter tells you, "This month I've tagged K'nath in the Valley of Death as the high difficulty prey."</font>
::<font color=darkgoldenrod>Rand, Game Hunter tells you, "This month I've tagged Dark Isle Sleech as one of the most difficult prey."</font>
::<font color=darkgoldenrod>Rand, Game Hunter tells you, "This month I've tagged Olthoi Larvae as the other prey of highest difficulty."</font>
----
 
=== New [[NPCs]] ===
* [[Vision of Horror (Yanshi)]] - 11.7S, 42.2E in one of the towers in [[Yanshi]]
* New [[Society Quests]]
** [[Celestial Hand]] Stronghold, E Room
*** [[Dark Reshan]] - [[Gear Knight Parts Collection]]
*** [[Ladice]] - [[Gear Knight Phalanx Kill Task]]
*** [[Edweena]] - [[Disrupting the Mana Siphon]]
** [[Eldrytch Web]] Stronghold, E Room
*** [[Trathium]] - [[Gear Knight Parts Collection]]
*** [[Tressar]] - [[Gear Knight Phalanx Kill Task]]
*** [[Aldreda]] - [[Disrupting the Mana Siphon]]
** [[Radiant Blood]] Stronghold, E Room
*** [[Drocogst]] - [[Gear Knight Parts Collection]]
*** [[Aun Quanah]] - [[Gear Knight Phalanx Kill Task]]
*** [[Kimberleigh]] - [[Disrupting the Mana Siphon]]
==== Updated [[NPCs]] ====
 
==== Retired [[NPCs]] ====


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== New NPCs ==
* [[Vision of Horror (Yanshi)]]
* [[Dark Reshan]]
* [[Ladice]]
* [[Edweena]]
* [[Trathium]]
* [[Tressar]]
* [[Aldreda]]
* [[Drocogst]]
* [[Aun Quanah]]
* [[Kimberleigh]]


=== New [[Locations]] ===
== New Locations ==
* [[Hive Eviscerator Burrow]] - 48.6N, 73.7W on [[Marae Lassel]] Plateau
* [[Hive Eviscerator Burrow]] - 48.6N, 73.7W on [[Marae Lassel]] Plateau
* [[Hive Warrior Mound]] - 49.3N, 81.2W on [[Marae Lassel]] Plateau
* [[Hive Warrior Mound]] - 49.3N, 81.2W on [[Marae Lassel]] Plateau
* [[Masked Preface]] - 48.1S, 10.7E near [[Xarabydun]]
* [[Masked Preface]] - 48.1S, 10.7E near [[Xarabydun]]
==== Updated Locations ====
 
== Updated Locations ==
* The [[Frozen Valley]] has had a major overhaul, including fortified structures & the creatures dropping the highest tier loot.
* The [[Frozen Valley]] has had a major overhaul, including fortified structures & the creatures dropping the highest tier loot.
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=== New [[Items]] ===
== New Items ==
{{Item Table|Caption=[[Contracts]]
{{Item Table|Caption=[[Contracts]]
  | Contract for Olthoi Hive Queen
  | Contract for Olthoi Hive Queen
  | Contract for Kill Gear Knight Squires
  | Contract for Kill: Gear Knight Squires
  | Contract for Soc. Mana Siphon Destruction
  | Contract for Soc: Mana Siphon Destruction
  | Contract for Soc. Collect Gear Knight Parts
  | Contract for Soc: Collect Gear Knight Parts
  | Contract for Soc. Destroy the Phalanx
  | Contract for Soc: Destroy the Phalanx
}}
}}
{{Item Table|Caption=[[Frozen Valley]] Contracts?
 
  | Frozen Fortress Laboratory Attunement Shard
{{Item Table|Caption=[[Dispel Gems]]
  | Hive Gem of Dispelling
}}
}}
{{Item Table|Caption=[[Collect Gear Knight Parts]]
 
  | Pile of Gearknight Parts
{{Item Table|Caption=[[Jewelry]]
  | Bracelet of Storms
| Bracelet of Thorns
}}
}}
{{Item Table|Caption=[[Dream Reaver Investigation]]
 
{{Item Table|Caption=[[Keys]]
  | Sealed Crackling Key
  | Sealed Crackling Key
  | Sealed Sparkling Key
  | Sealed Sparkling Key
| Virindi Sentinel's Message Shard
| Translated Message Shard
}}
}}
<b> [[Olthoi Pincers]] </b>
 
{{Item Table|Caption=[[Hive Eviscerator Pincer Quest]]
{{Item Table|Caption=[[Quest Items]]
| Frozen Fortress Laboratory Attunement Shard
| Pile of Gearknight Parts
  | Hive Eviscerator Pincer
  | Hive Eviscerator Pincer
| Bracelet of Thorns
}}
{{Item Table|Caption=[[Hive Warrior Pincer Quest]]
  | Hive Warrior Pincer
  | Hive Warrior Pincer
| Hive Gem of Dispelling
| Bracelet of Storms
}}
}}


* Either since this patch, or with the introduction of Tier 8 Loot, new armor colors are available with the same Palettes as Loot Armor, for example [[Olthoi Amuli Armor]] Leggings with the same palette as the [[Armor of Darkness]] / [[Blackmoor Helm]] (see picture in the gallery below)
{{Item Table|Caption=[[Text Items]]
 
| Virindi Sentinel's Message Shard
==== Updated [[Items]] ====
| Translated Message Shard
 
}}
==== Retired [[Items]] ====


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== New Titles ==
 
=== New [[Titles]] ===
<!-- For titles, please create as a link and make the link a redirect to the quest/event where title is obtained. -->
* [[Eviscerator Decimator]]
* [[Eviscerator Decimator]]
* [[Ultimate Warrior]]
* [[Ultimate Warrior]]


 
== New Creatures ==
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=== Portal.dat ===
:[[File:Portaldat 201305.png]]
 
=== Portal.dat (Ingame Icons) ===
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=== New [[Creatures]] ===
{{Creature Class|Olthoi
{{Creature Class|Olthoi
  | Olthoi Hive Warrior
  | Olthoi Hive Warrior
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}}
}}


=== Updated [[Creatures]] ===
== New Dialog ==
{{Creature Class|Crystal
'''Town Crier'''
| Bloodstone (Creature)
 
}}
''Free Rumors''
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{{Dialog|
|Town Crier tells you, "I've heard rumors of unusual activity in the northern mountains."
|Town Crier tells you, "I've heard reports of strange Virindi being spotted in Yanshi."
|Town Crier tells you, "I have reports of several sightings of strange new Olthoi on Marae Lassel."
 
''Pyreal Rumors''
 
|Town Crier tells you, "I've heard several rumors of increased activity in the Ice Valley, where the Gurogs make their home."
|Town Crier tells you, "I have several reports that the unusual Virindi is now in Yanshi, and he is once again seeking adventurers."
|Town Crier tells you, "I've had several reports of new Olthoi Hives opening up in Marae Lassel."
 
'''Ulgrim the Unpleasant'''
 
''Free Rumors''
 
|Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "Manipulating the Olthoi; those crazy Virindi know no bounds."
|Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "It really is "shocking"."
 
|Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "Seems the societies are going to war with the Gearknights in the Direlands."
|Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "Always on the ball those societies. The Gearknights have only been around for over 3 and a half years after all."
 
|Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "The creatures of the Frozen Valley seem to be fortifying their position."
|Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "If you're going out there remember one thing. Stout keeps you warm."
 
''Stout Rumors''
 
|Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "I found some decent loot in the Frozen Valley when I went to visit my Gurog buddies. No Mysticals, but I did at least find some Legendarys."
|Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "What? Some of them really know how to drink."
|Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "Just don't bump into a Gurog when it's hungover, they get pretty violent."
 
|Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "Not only are the societies going after the Gearknights."
|Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "They finally took my advice and stopped limiting their members to one piece of armor a day."
|Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "And I hear they're looking on getting into the luminance game."
|Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "Always on the cutting edge those guys. With how fast they work, it will only be another year until their Quartmasters upped their stores."
 
|Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "There's trouble brewing with the Virindi."
|Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "One thing that is sure to be bad is if their problems spill over onto these lands."
|Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "The Vision of Horror was looking for some help to take care of those issues, but if you ask me, in the middle is the worst place to be."
 
|Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "I was tired of having to run over hills just to kill a creature so I created the Arcing Spells. Now everyone is using them and nobody is giving me any credit! I think I deserve the title Archmage at least."
|Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "Ulgrim the Archmage, Master of Time and Space, Leader of the Virindi Resistance, Master Tinkerer, Seer of Truths, Lord of the Jewelry, Supreme Peppermint Cook, Celebrations Advisor to the Queen, Chess Grandmaster, the Shadow Tested, Virindi Regulator and Beer Lord. Yes, that fits nicely with my other titles."
 
'''Ansar El-Kerdany'''
 
|Ansar El-Kerdany tells you, "Greetings, Adventurer! We are looking for adventurers willing to explore the Temple of Izji Qo."
|Ansar El-Kerdany tells you, "Watch your step in that dangerous place. Many trials await you there."
|Ansar El-Kerdany tells you, "If you should survive those trials, pick a scroll and I shall reward you upon your return."
|Ansar El-Kerdany tells you, "The Temple of Izji Qo is not a kind place. Glad to see you managed to return. 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 Sayuji Jina has continued concerens over the Tanada clan."
|Esmond Fielding tells you, "Enter the Tanada House of Earth and deliver the request for Ookami Kiri. Do this and I trust they will reward you with a symbol of their thanks. Gain this and I shall reward you."
|Esmond Fielding tells you, "You survived the students to deliver the request to Master Seijuro? You are a powerful warrior indeed. Enjoy this reward."


=== Images ===
'''Niccolo De Luca'''
Click image for full size.
<gallery widths=200px heights=200px perrow=3>
File:Masked Preface 2 Live.jpg|The Masked Preface Drop Room
File:Frozen Valley Overhaul 1 Live.jpg|Frozen Valley with Ice Structures
File:Frozen Valley Overhaul 2 Live.jpg|Frozen Valley with Ice Structures
File:Hive Warrior Mound Live.jpg|Entrance to [[Hive Warrior Mound]]
File:Hive Eviscerator Burrow 2 Live.jpg|Virindi altered Olthoi eggs in the [[Hive Eviscerator Burrow]]
File:Olthoi Amuli Blackmoor Leggings Live.jpg|Loot-generated Olthoi Amuli Pants with the (new) palette similar to the [[Armor of Darkness]] (found in a mana forge Chest)
</gallery>


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|Niccolo De Luca tells you, "Greetings, Adventurer! The Explorer Society has decided it would help direct attention to citizens in need of help."
|Niccolo De Luca tells you, "This month Tokashi Ando could use some help in gathering Crystalline Shards. More specifically we think he would find an Aggregate Crystalline Shard highly interesting."
|Niccolo De Luca tells you, "Explore the Crystalline Crag and retrieve an Aggregate Crystalline Shard. Return to me once you've delivered it to Tokashi and I'll reward you."


=== [[Known Issues]] ===
'''Rand, Game Hunter'''
* Both the [[Bracelet of Storms]] and the [[Bracelet of Thorns]] cannot be leathered.


==== [[Typos]] ====
|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, "This month I've tagged Virindi Consul, Desecrator, Profane, and Profatrix as the moderate difficulty prey."
|Rand, Game Hunter tells you, "This month I've tagged Shadow Phantom, Specter, and Wraith as the medium difficulty prey."
|Rand, Game Hunter tells you, "This month I've tagged K'nath in the Valley of Death as the high difficulty prey."
|Rand, Game Hunter tells you, "This month I've tagged Dark Isle Sleech as one of the most difficult prey."
|Rand, Game Hunter tells you, "This month I've tagged Olthoi Larvae as the other prey of highest difficulty."
}}


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== Related Articles ==
* [[Announcements - 2013/05 - Curating Corruption#Release Notes|Release Notes]]
* [[Announcements - 2013/05 - Curating Corruption#Teaser|Teaser]]
* [[Announcements - 2013/05 - Curating Corruption#Release Fiction|Release Fiction]]


=== Splash Screen ===
== Media ==
[[File:Curating Corruption Splash Screen.jpg]]
<gallery perrow=3>
File:Teaser 20130501.jpg|1 - Frozen Valley 2
File:Teaser 20130502.jpg|2 - Corrupted Forces
File:Teaser 20130503.jpg|3 - Frozen Valley
File:Teaser 20130504.jpg|4 - Theyre Everywhere
File:Curating Corruption Splash Screen.jpg
File:Portaldat 201305.png|Portal.dat
</gallery>


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May 2013 - Announcements Page

  • Patch Date: 14 May 2013
  • Patch Size: 2256k (Client: 4644k)

New Quests

Updated Quests

New NPCs

New Locations

Updated Locations

  • The Frozen Valley has had a major overhaul, including fortified structures & the creatures dropping the highest tier loot.

New Items

Contract for Olthoi Hive Queen Contract for Kill: Gear Knight Squires Contract for Soc: Mana Siphon Destruction Contract for Soc: Collect Gear Knight Parts Contract for Soc: Destroy the Phalanx

Hive Gem of Dispelling

Bracelet of Storms Bracelet of Thorns

Sealed Crackling Key Sealed Sparkling Key

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Town Crier

Free Rumors

Town Crier tells you, "I've heard rumors of unusual activity in the northern mountains."

Town Crier tells you, "I've heard reports of strange Virindi being spotted in Yanshi."

Town Crier tells you, "I have reports of several sightings of strange new Olthoi on Marae Lassel."

Pyreal Rumors

Town Crier tells you, "I've heard several rumors of increased activity in the Ice Valley, where the Gurogs make their home."

Town Crier tells you, "I have several reports that the unusual Virindi is now in Yanshi, and he is once again seeking adventurers."

Town Crier tells you, "I've had several reports of new Olthoi Hives opening up in Marae Lassel."

Ulgrim the Unpleasant

Free Rumors

Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "Manipulating the Olthoi; those crazy Virindi know no bounds."

Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "It really is "shocking"."

Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "Seems the societies are going to war with the Gearknights in the Direlands."

Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "Always on the ball those societies. The Gearknights have only been around for over 3 and a half years after all."

Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "The creatures of the Frozen Valley seem to be fortifying their position."

Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "If you're going out there remember one thing. Stout keeps you warm."

Stout Rumors

Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "I found some decent loot in the Frozen Valley when I went to visit my Gurog buddies. No Mysticals, but I did at least find some Legendarys."

Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "What? Some of them really know how to drink."

Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "Just don't bump into a Gurog when it's hungover, they get pretty violent."

Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "Not only are the societies going after the Gearknights."

Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "They finally took my advice and stopped limiting their members to one piece of armor a day."

Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "And I hear they're looking on getting into the luminance game."

Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "Always on the cutting edge those guys. With how fast they work, it will only be another year until their Quartmasters upped their stores."

Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "There's trouble brewing with the Virindi."

Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "One thing that is sure to be bad is if their problems spill over onto these lands."

Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "The Vision of Horror was looking for some help to take care of those issues, but if you ask me, in the middle is the worst place to be."

Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "I was tired of having to run over hills just to kill a creature so I created the Arcing Spells. Now everyone is using them and nobody is giving me any credit! I think I deserve the title Archmage at least."

Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "Ulgrim the Archmage, Master of Time and Space, Leader of the Virindi Resistance, Master Tinkerer, Seer of Truths, Lord of the Jewelry, Supreme Peppermint Cook, Celebrations Advisor to the Queen, Chess Grandmaster, the Shadow Tested, Virindi Regulator and Beer Lord. Yes, that fits nicely with my other titles."

Ansar El-Kerdany

Ansar El-Kerdany tells you, "Greetings, Adventurer! We are looking for adventurers willing to explore the Temple of Izji Qo."

Ansar El-Kerdany tells you, "Watch your step in that dangerous place. Many trials await you there."

Ansar El-Kerdany tells you, "If you should survive those trials, pick a scroll and I shall reward you upon your return."

Ansar El-Kerdany tells you, "The Temple of Izji Qo is not a kind place. Glad to see you managed to return. 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 Sayuji Jina has continued concerens over the Tanada clan."

Esmond Fielding tells you, "Enter the Tanada House of Earth and deliver the request for Ookami Kiri. Do this and I trust they will reward you with a symbol of their thanks. Gain this and I shall reward you."

Esmond Fielding tells you, "You survived the students to deliver the request to Master Seijuro? You are a powerful warrior indeed. Enjoy this reward."

Niccolo De Luca

Niccolo De Luca tells you, "Greetings, Adventurer! The Explorer Society has decided it would help direct attention to citizens in need of help."

Niccolo De Luca tells you, "This month Tokashi Ando could use some help in gathering Crystalline Shards. More specifically we think he would find an Aggregate Crystalline Shard highly interesting."

Niccolo De Luca tells you, "Explore the Crystalline Crag and retrieve an Aggregate Crystalline Shard. Return to me once you've delivered it to Tokashi and I'll reward you."

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, "This month I've tagged Virindi Consul, Desecrator, Profane, and Profatrix as the moderate difficulty prey."

Rand, Game Hunter tells you, "This month I've tagged Shadow Phantom, Specter, and Wraith as the medium difficulty prey."

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

Rand, Game Hunter tells you, "This month I've tagged Dark Isle Sleech as one of the most difficult prey."

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

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