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'''February 2013''' - [[Announcements - 2013/02 - Balance of Power|Announcements Page]]
'''February 2013''' - [[Announcements - 2013/02 - Balance of Power|Announcements Page]]
== Turbine Announcements ==
=== Teaser Images ===
{{Patch Announcements Links
|  Current = https://www.asheronscall.com/en/content/2013-events
| Original = ??
|  Archive = Announcements - 2013/02 - Balance of Power#Teaser Images
}}


Click image for full size version.
* Patch Date: 20th Feb, 2013
<gallery perrow=3>
* Patch Size: 936k (Client: 4,644k)
File:Teaser 20130201.jpg|1 - Choice Is Yours.
* Hotfix: Patch 9k, (26 February) - Refer [http://ac.wikkii.net/wiki/Current_Patch#Known_Issues here] for more details.
File:Teaser 20130202.jpg|2 - Chorizites The New Black.
* Hotfix #2: Patch 9k Client: 4,644k, (4 March) - Refer [http://ac.wikkii.net/wiki/Current_Patch#Known_Issues here] for more details.
File:Teaser 20130203.jpg|3 - Petty Cash.
File:Teaser 20130204.jpg|4 - Do Not Disturb.
File:Teaser 20130205.jpg|5 - Ratings and Spells.
</gallery>


=== Release Notes ===
== Summoning ==
{{Patch Announcements Links
* New {{Icon Link|Summoning}} skill introduced allowing players to call forth short-lived minions to aid them in their battles across Dereth. (after level 50, chose a mastery at Arwic statues)
| Current = https://www.asheronscall.com/en/content/february-2013-release-notes
| Original = https://www.asheronscall.com/en/content/february-2013-release-notes
|  Archive = Announcements - 2013/02 - Balance of Power#Release Notes
}}


=== Teaser ===
== Tier 8 Loot ==
{{Patch Announcements Links
* [[Loot#Tier 8|Loot Tier]] 8 introduced.
| Current = https://www.asheronscall.com/en/content/balance-power
** Legendary cantrips now available.
| Original = https://www.asheronscall.com/en/content/balance-power
* Armor in Tier 8 can drop with Critical Damage Rating or Critical Damage Resist Rating. Each piece can generate with a rating as high as 2. All pieces stack together.
|  Archive =  Announcements - 2013/02 - Balance of Power#Teaser
** Clothing/Cloaks in Tier 8 can drop with Damage Rating or Damage Resist Rating. Each piece can generate with a rating as high as 3. All pieces stack together.
}}
** Jewelry/Trinkets in Tier 8 can drop with Max Health Boost rating or Healing Rating. Each piece can go up to 3. All pieces stack together.
 
** Higher wield req (10 points above the previous max wields) with higher damages.
=== Release Fiction ===
** Society Armor Chests have been switched over to tier 8 and have had luck applied (Quartermaster chests are unchanged).
{{Patch Announcements Links
** Tier 8 armor/clothing/jewelry has a level 180 wield requirement.
|  Current = https://www.asheronscall.com/en/content/balance-power
** New [[Chorizite Chest]]s with timers are hidden in certain dungeons. These chests can only be opened using [[Lockpick]].
| Original = https://www.asheronscall.com/en/content/balance-power
** [[Epic Hermetic Link]] added
|  Archive = Announcements - 2013/02 - Balance of Power#Release Fiction
** Legendary Armor/Weapon/Magic chests are found inside certain dungeons. Those same quests reward Legendary Keys used to open the chests. These keys have a 24 hr lifespan.
}}
** [[Aged Legendary Key]]s can be found as [[Shattered Legendary Key]] on creatures or earned through certain kill tasks. They open chests located in Arwic.
 
** These keys have no lifespan, however the [[Shattered Legendary Key]] version has a 24 hr lifespan that is removed when the key is successfully re-assembled.
=== Loot Tier ===
{{Patch Announcements Links
|  Current = https://www.asheronscall.com/en/content/february-2013-loot-tier
| Original = https://www.asheronscall.com/en/content/february-2013-loot-tier
|  Archive = Announcements - 2013/02 - Balance of Power#Loot Tier
}}
 
=== Summoning ===
{{Patch Announcements Links
|  Current = https://www.asheronscall.com/en/content/february-2013-summoning
| Original = https://www.asheronscall.com/en/content/february-2013-summoning
|  Archive = Announcements - 2013/02 - Balance of Power#Summoning
}}
 
== Discoveries ==
=== Patch Details ===
Patch Date: 20th Feb, 2013<br>
Patch Size: 936k (Client: 4,644k)<br>
<font color=red>Hotfix</font>:  Patch 9k, (26th February) - Refer [http://ac.wikkii.net/wiki/Current_Patch#Known_Issues here] for more details.<br>
<font color=red>Hotfix #2</font>: Patch 9k Client: 4,644k, (4th March) - Refer [http://ac.wikkii.net/wiki/Current_Patch#Known_Issues here] for more details.
 
=== [[Town Crier]] Rumors ===
''Free Rumors'':
:<font color=darkgoldenrod>Town Crier tells you,  "I just saw the strangest thing.  Someone ran by with a golem following after them, but it wasn't trying to harm them at all."</font><br>
 
:<font color=darkgoldenrod>Town Crier tells you,  "I've heard rumors of items with stronger magics upon them.  I guess it's time for me to brush up on my weapon skills."</font><br>
 
:<font color=darkgoldenrod>Town Crier tells you,  "I've heard reports that an A'nekshay near Neftet is seeking aid with something inside the canyons."</font><br>
 
:<font color=darkgoldenrod>Town Crier tells you,  "I've heard rumors of protective items that increase one's ratings.  What will they think of next?"</font><br>
 
:<font color=darkgoldenrod>Town Crier tells you,  "I've heard reports that one of the Gear Knights at the encampment near the spectral Hoshino Kei's fortress is seeking aid with something."</font><br>
 
:<font color=darkgoldenrod>Town Crier tells you,  "I've heard reports of a collector somewhere in southern Osteth seeking aid in some acquisitions."</font><br>
 
''Pyreal Rumors:''
:<font color=darkgoldenrod>Town Crier tells you,  "News!  The Arcanum has mastered the ancient arts of Summoning, and is teaching the skills to those who wish to learn."</font><br>
:<font color=darkgoldenrod>Town Crier tells you,  "Summoning Essences can be purchased in Holtburg, Shoushi, Yaraq or Sanamar, or can be found in the wilds."</font><br>
 
:<font color=darkgoldenrod>Town Crier tells you, "News!  Equipment has been found in the most dangerous areas of Dereth that increases the ratings of the wearer!"</font><br>
 
:<font color=darkgoldenrod>Town Crier tells you, "News!  Many creatures in the most dangerous areas of Dereth have been found to be carrying items with magical power exceeding everything seen to date!"</font><br>
 
:<font color=darkgoldenrod>Town Crier tells you, "One of the Gear Knight officers at the encampment outside of the spectral Hoshino Kei's fortress is seeking adventurers to aid in the location of a missing soldier."</font><br>
 
:<font color=darkgoldenrod>Town Crier tells you, "There's an A'nekshay at the Neftet Encampment seeking adventurers to help him investigate strange magical disturbances within the Valley of Neftet's underground catacombs."</font><br>
 
:<font color=darkgoldenrod>Town Crier tells you, "I've heard rumor of an Umbraen collector in Kara that is seeking skilled adventurers for a hunt in the Graveyard of Despair."</font><br>
----


=== [[Ulgrim]] Rumors ===
* Creatures in the following hunting areas now drop loot from the new tier.
** [[Hoshino Fortress]]
** [[Graveyard]]
** [[Mhoire Castle]]
** [[Tou-Tou]]
** [[Neftet|Inner Neftet]]


''Free Rumors'':
== Creature Rebalance ==
:<font color=darkgoldenrod>Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "Finally, I just might be able to teach one of those golems to keep my tankard full of stout."</font><br>
Creature levels and corresponding loot tiers adjusted
:<font color=darkgoldenrod>Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "Why would I need to do that? Oh I don't know..."</font>
* 15 and under - Tier 1
:<font color=darkgoldenrod>Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "Maybe because my usual sources have been pretty lacking lately."</font><br>
* 20-30 - Tier 2
:<font color=darkgoldenrod>Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "Did you get that? I don't think you did because I don't see a stout going from your hand to mine."
* 40-50 - Tier 3
</font><br>
* 60-80 - Tier 4
:<font color=darkgoldenrod>Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "People are running around everywhere to create new suits of armor."</font><br>
* 100-115 -Tier 5
:<font color=darkgoldenrod>Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "Armor comes and goes, but a good robe never goes out of style."
* 135-160 - Tier 6
</font><br>
* 185+ - Tier 7


:<font color=darkgoldenrod>Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "I used to have these Chorizite Chests that I stored my treasure in."</font><br>
The following creatures have received re balanced attributes and skills
:<font color=darkgoldenrod>Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "The other night I was wandering through some dungeons and may have had just a little too much to drink."</font><br>
* [[Armoredillos]]
:<font color=darkgoldenrod>Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "All I know is, now my Chorizite Chests are gone and I'm out of stout."</font><br>
* [[Auroch]]
:<font color=darkgoldenrod>Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "One of those things is very unacceptable."</font><br>
* [[Banderlings]]
* [[Carenzi]]
* [[Chittick]]
* [[Drudges]]
* [[Eaters]]
* [[Fiun]]
* [[Gurog]]
* [[Idols]]
* [[Mosswarts]]
* [[Olthoi]]
* [[Phyntos Wasps]]
* [[Reedsharks]]
* [[Shallows Shark]]
* [[Ruschk]]
* [[Skeletons]]
* [[Tuskers]]
* [[Undead]]
* [[Mu-miyah]]
* [[Elementals]]
* [[Grievvers]]
* [[Marguls]]
* [[Shadows]]
* [[Golems]]
* [[Moars]]


''Stout Rumors:''
== Other Changes ==
:<font color=darkgoldenrod>Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "I don't know if I'd trust those Oracles."</font><br>
* Updated Castable Level 8 Item Self spells to equal their loot-only versions|
:<font color=darkgoldenrod>Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "Slowly they release ways to augment one's abilities for the price of luminance."</font><br>
:<font color=darkgoldenrod>Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "What are they doing with that luminance? Is it what makes their eyes glow?"</font><br>
:<font color=darkgoldenrod>Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "Or is it a step to them regaining power over all of these lands?"</font><br>
:<font color=darkgoldenrod>Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "I know I'd be safe, but what about you?"
</font><br>
 
:<font color=darkgoldenrod>Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "So I've seen people running around with new loot."</font><br>
:<font color=darkgoldenrod>Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "I've had a full set of Mystical gear for years now."</font><br>
:<font color=darkgoldenrod>Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "Oh you think Legendarys are good? You have no idea..."
</font><br>
 
:<font color=darkgoldenrod>Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "Necromancers, Primalists, Naturalists; what is this world coming to?"</font><br>
:<font color=darkgoldenrod>Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "Warriors can no longer fight for themselves?"</font><br>
:<font color=darkgoldenrod>Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "I'd rather summon Pancake Golems."</font><br>
:<font color=darkgoldenrod>Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "Nothing goes better with a good stout than a stack of pancakes."</font><br>
:<font color=darkgoldenrod>Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "That's a hint since clearly you aren't good at figuring those out."
</font><br>
 
----
 
=== New UI and Game Changes ===
<!-- For updates not covered by any of the sections below -->
* New {{Icon Link|Summoning}} skill introduced allowing players to call forth short-lived minions to aid them in their battles across Dereth. (after level 50, chose a mastery at Arwic statues)
* [[Loot#Tier 8|Loot Tier]] 8 introduced.
** Higher wield req (10 points above the previous max wields) with higher damages.
** "Legendary" cantrips. see below
** Society [Armor] Chests have been switched over to tier 8 and have had luck applied (Quartermaster chests are unchanged).
** Tier 8 armor/clothing/jewelry has a level 180 wield requirement.
** Legendary Armor/Weapon/Magic chests are found inside certain dungeons. Those same quests reward Legendary Keys used to open the chests. These keys have a 24 hr lifespan.
** [[Aged Legendary Key]]s can be found as [[Shattered Legendary Key]] on creatures or earned through certain kill tasks. They open chests located in Arwic. ** These keys have no lifespan, however the [[Shattered Legendary Key]] version has a 24 hr lifespan that is removed when the key is successfully re-assembled. - <font color = green>You carefully reassemble the shattered crystalline key, making it usable.</font>
** New [[Chorizite Chest]]s with timers are hidden in certain dungeons. These chests can only be opened using [[Lockpick]].
** Armor in Tier 8 can drop with Critical Damage Rating or Critical Damage Resist Rating. Each piece can generate with a rating as high as 2. All pieces stack together.
** Clothing/Cloaks in Tier 8 can drop with Damage Rating or Damage Resist Rating. Each piece can generate with a rating as high as 3. All pieces stack together.
** Jewelry/Trinkets in Tier 8 can drop with Max Health Boost rating or Healing Rating. Each piece can go up to 3. All pieces stack together.
**  Hunting Areas that drop new tier 8 loot:
*** [[Hoshino Fortress]]
*** [[Graveyard]]
*** [[Mhoire Castle]]
*** [[Tou-Tou]]
*** [[Neftet|Inner Neftet]]
* Creature levels and corresponding loot tiers adjusted ([[#Updated Creatures|ongoing]]).
** <=15 - Tier 1
** 20-30 - Tier 2
** 40-50 - Tier 3
** 60-80 - Tier 4
** 100-115 -Tier 5
** 135-160 - Tier 6
** 185+ - Tier 7
* Many creature types have been rebalanced as part of an ongoing update. See [[#Updated Creatures|below]] for the current list.
* Updated Castable Level 8 Item Self spells to equal their loot-only versions:
** [[Aura of Incantation of Blood Drinker]] now adds +24 damage instead of +22
** [[Aura of Incantation of Blood Drinker]] now adds +24 damage instead of +22
** [[Aura of Incantation of Spirit Drinker]] now adds 8% instead of +7%
** [[Aura of Incantation of Spirit Drinker]] now adds 8% instead of +7%
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** Epic Wards from ?? to ??
** Epic Wards from ?? to ??
** Epic Rejuvenation type cantrips to 45% from 40%
** Epic Rejuvenation type cantrips to 45% from 40%
* [[Epic Hermetic Link]] introduced
* Legendary cantrips now available
** Legendary Attribute & Mastery cantrips add +35
** Legendary wards add ??
** Legendary Rejuvenation cantrips add ??
----


=== New [[Quests]] ===
== New Quests ==
* [[Count Phainor's Amulet]]
* [[Count Phainor's Amulet]]
* [[Janthef's Release]]
* [[Janthef's Release]]
* [[Save Karul]]
* [[Save Karul]]


==== Live Events ====
== Updated Quests ==
 
==== Updated Quests ====
* Quests with rewards updated to Loot Tier 8.
* Quests with rewards updated to Loot Tier 8.
** [[Rescuing Mouf P]] - 2 use [[Legendary Key]] added
** [[Rescuing Mouf P]] - 2 use [[Legendary Key]] added
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** [[Spectral Samurai Kill Task]]
** [[Spectral Samurai Kill Task]]


* [[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 Liazk Itzi]]
** 13 days: [[Arcane Pedestal Quest]]
** 6 days: [[Brewmaster Quest]]


:* [[Ansar El-Kerdany]]: (<font color=blue>Monthly</font>) - [[The Temple of Liazk Itzi]]
== New NPCs ==
:*:<font color=darkgoldenrod>Ansar El-Kerdany tells you, "Greetings, Adventurer! We are looking for adventurers willing to explore the Temple of Liazk Itzi"</font>
* [[Calitoth]]
:*:<font color=darkgoldenrod>Ansar El-Kerdany tells you, "Watch your step in that dangerous place, and I shall reward you upon your return."</font>
:*:- Completion Message;
:*:<font color=darkgoldenrod>Ansar El-Kerdany tells you, ""</font>
 
:* [[Esmond Fielding]]: (<font color=green>Bi-Weekly</font>) - [[Arcane Pedestal Quest]]
:*:<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 we have decided that you may find the magic of an Arcane Pedestal intriguing."</font>
:*:<font color=darkgoldenrod>Esmond Fielding tells you, "Discover the secrets to constructing one of these devices and I shall reward you."</font>
:*:- Completion Message;
:*:<font color=darkgoldenrod>Esmond Fielding tells you, "You managed to assemble the Arcane Pedestal. You are a clever one. Enjoy this reward."</font>
 
:* [[Niccolo De Luca]]: (<font color=red>Weekly</font>) - [[Brewmaster Quest]]
:*:<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 we have decided that... alright I'll be honest. Ulgrim begged us to direct people to Rand this month."</font>
:*:<font color=darkgoldenrod>Niccolo De Luca tells you, "It seems he really wants more Brewmasters in this world. Convince Rand to let you see his Brewmaster's Bible and I'll reward you."</font>
:*:- Completion Message;
:*:<font color=darkgoldenrod>Niccolo De Luca tells you, "I can smell by your breath that you've been studying brewing in some form at least. Here is your reward and if you see Ulgrim let him know that we're even now."</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 Tusker Rampagers as the moderate difficulty prey."</font>
::<font color=darkgoldenrod>Rand, Game Hunter tells you, "This month I've tagged Crystalline Wisps as the medium difficulty prey."</font>
::<font color=darkgoldenrod>Rand, Game Hunter tells you, "This month I've tagged Drudges in the Valley of Death and Withered Atoll as the high difficulty prey."</font>
::<font color=darkgoldenrod>Rand, Game Hunter tells you, "This month I've tagged Dark Isle Shadows as one of the most difficult prey."</font>
::<font color=darkgoldenrod>Rand, Game Hunter tells you, "This month I've tagged Lugians in Path of the Blind as the other prey of highest difficulty."</font>
----
 
=== New [[NPCs]] ===
* [[Calitoth]] - Neftet Legendary Chest Room
* [[Grularr Wa'ydo]]
* [[Grularr Wa'ydo]]
* [[Geomancer|Geomancers]]
** [[Asenala]] - 42.6N, 33.9E in [[Holtburg]]
** [[Iaret]] - 21.6S, 1.6W in [[Yaraq]]
** [[Sacmisi]] - 33.8S, 72.6E in [[Shoushi]]
** [[Keminub]] - 71.8N, 61.4W in [[Sanamar]]
* [[Nekshla]] - 22.2S, 6.2E at the [[Encampment near Neftet]]
* [[Janthef]] - inside [[Desert Dwelling]]
* [[Spirit of Janthef]] - inside [[Desert Dwelling]]
* [[Lieutenant Roothe]] at the [[Royal Tent]]
* [[Lieutenant Karul]] inside [[Samurai Bushi]]


==== Updated NPCs ====
* [[Geomancer]]s
* Green [[Society Agents]] - No longer give [[Teleportation Device]] to the Facility Hub, and instead now give a [[Facility Hub Portal Gem]].
** [[Asenala]]
* [[Barkeeper AmberJill]] - The [[Contract for Buried Alive]] and [[Contract for Protecting Picketed Pets]] were both added.
** [[Iaret]]
* [[Barkeep Jauhar]] - The [[Contract for Ritual Disruption]], [[Contract for Ritual Investigation]] and [[Contract for Defeat Hoshino Kei]] were all added.
** [[Sacmisi]]
* [[T'ing Setsuko]] - The reward was changed from an [[Adventurer's Token]] to 2 [[Legendary Token]]s for the [[A'nekshay Bracer Collecting]] quest.
** [[Keminub]]
* [[Sir Hassim bin Tamarek]] - The reward was changed from an [[Adventurer's Token]] to 2 [[Legendary Token]]s for the [[Reedshark Hunting: Lost City of Neftet]] quest.
* [[Nekshla]]
* [[Sir Adarl]] - The reward was changed from an [[Adventurer's Token]] to 2 [[Legendary Token]]s for the [[Mumiyah Hunting: Lost City of Neftet]] quest.
* [[Janthef]]
* [[Dame Tularin]] - The reward was changed from an [[Adventurer's Token]] to 2 [[Legendary Token]]s for the [[Armoredillo Hunting: Lost City of Neftet]] quest.
* [[Spirit of Janthef]]
* [[Hammah al Rundik]] - The reward was changed from an [[Adventurer's Token]] to 2 [[Legendary Token]]s for the [[Prickly Pear Collecting]] quest.
* [[Lieutenant Roothe]]
* [[Taylarn bint Tulani]] - The reward was changed from an [[Adventurer's Token]] to 2 [[Legendary Token]]s for the [[Stone Tablet Collecting]] quest.
* [[Lieutenant Karul]]
* [[Sir Ibreh bin Kassim]] - The reward was changed from 4 [[Adventurer's Token]]s to 4 [[Legendary Token]]s for the [[Golem Hunting: Lost City of Neftet]] quest.


==== Retired NPCs ====
== New Locations ==
* [[Count Phainor's Tomb]]
* [[Desert Dwelling]]
* [[Samurai Bushi]]


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== New Items ==
 
{{Item Table|Caption=[[Armor]]
=== New [[Locations]] ===
| Legendary Empowered Robe of Utter Darkness
* [[Count Phainor's Tomb]] - 65.0S, 44.1W in the [[Graveyard]] ('''[[Media:5862.png|Map]]''')
}}
* [[Desert Dwelling]] - 21.0S, 7.6E in the [[City of Neftet]]
* [[Samurai Bushi]], portal is on 2nd floor of the building at 79.7N 40.8W.
 
==== Updated Locations ====
 
----


=== New [[Items]] ===
{{Item Table|Caption=[[Contracts]]
{{Item Table|Caption=[[Contracts]]
  | Contract for Buried Alive
  | Contract for Buried Alive
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  | Contract for Ritual Investigation
  | Contract for Ritual Investigation
}}
}}
{{Item Table|Caption=[[Chorizite Chest|Chorizite Chests]]
 
{{Item Table|Caption=[[Chests]]
  | Chorizite Chest
  | Chorizite Chest
}}
{{Item Table|Caption=[[Legendary Chests]]
  | Legendary Chest
  | Legendary Chest
  | Legendary Armor Chest
  | Legendary Armor Chest
  | Legendary Magic Chest
  | Legendary Magic Chest
  | Legendary Weapon Chest
  | Legendary Weapon Chest
}}
{{Item Table|Caption=[[Keys]]
  | Legendary Key
  | Legendary Key
}}
| Aged Legendary Key
{{Item Table|Caption=Aged Keys
  | Shattered Legendary Key
  | Shattered Legendary Key
| Aged Legendary Key
| Burning Sands Golem Heart
  | Burning Sands Keyring
  | Burning Sands Keyring
}}
}}
{{Item Table|Caption=[[Summoning]]
 
{{Item Table|Caption=[[Misc Items]]
  | Encapsulated Spirit
  | Encapsulated Spirit
}}
{{Item Table|Caption=[[Objects]]
  | Naturalist (Object)
  | Naturalist (Object)
  | Necromancer (Object)
  | Necromancer (Object)
  | Primalist (Object)
  | Primalist (Object)
}}
{{Item Table|Caption=[[Quest Items]]
  | Summoning Gem of Enlightenment
  | Summoning Gem of Enlightenment
  | Summoning Gem of Forgetfulness
  | Summoning Gem of Forgetfulness
| Glyph of Summoning
| Inscription of Summoning Ineptitude Other
| Inscription of Summoning Mastery Self
}}
}}
{{Item Table|Caption= [[Geomancer]] Sold  Essences: Golem
 
{{Item Table|Caption=[[Essences]]
  | Mud Golem Essence (15)
  | Mud Golem Essence (15)
  | Sandstone Golem Essence (30)
  | Sandstone Golem Essence (30)
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  | Coral Golem Essence (125)
  | Coral Golem Essence (125)
  | Iron Golem Essence (150)
  | Iron Golem Essence (150)
}}
{{Item Table|Caption= Loot Essences: Naturalist
  | Acid Grievver Essence (50)
  | Acid Grievver Essence (50)
  | Acid Grievver Essence (80)
  | Acid Grievver Essence (80)
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  | Lightning Grievver Essence (180)
  | Lightning Grievver Essence (180)
  | Excited Grievver Essence (200)
  | Excited Grievver Essence (200)
}}
{{Item Table
  | Acid Moar Essence (50)
  | Acid Moar Essence (50)
  | Acid Moar Essence (80)
  | Acid Moar Essence (80)
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  | Acid Moar Essence (125)
  | Acid Moar Essence (125)
  | Acid Moar Essence (150)
  | Acid Moar Essence (150)
}}
{{Item Table
  | Acid Moar Essence (180)
  | Acid Moar Essence (180)
  | Blistering Moar Essence (200)
  | Blistering Moar Essence (200)
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  | Lightning Moar Essence (180)
  | Lightning Moar Essence (180)
  | Electrified Moar Essence (200)
  | Electrified Moar Essence (200)
}}
{{Item Table
  | Acid Phyntos Wasp Essence (50)
  | Acid Phyntos Wasp Essence (50)
  | Acid Phyntos Wasp Essence (80)
  | Acid Phyntos Wasp Essence (80)
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  | Frost Phyntos Wasp Essence (125)
  | Frost Phyntos Wasp Essence (125)
  | Frost Phyntos Wasp Essence (150)
  | Frost Phyntos Wasp Essence (150)
}}
{{Item Table
  | Frost Phyntos Wasp Essence (180)
  | Frost Phyntos Wasp Essence (180)
  | Frost Phyntos Swarm Essence (200)
  | Frost Phyntos Swarm Essence (200)
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  | Lightning Phyntos Wasp Essence (180)
  | Lightning Phyntos Wasp Essence (180)
  | Lightning Phyntos Swarm Essence (200)
  | Lightning Phyntos Swarm Essence (200)
}}
{{Item Table|Caption= Loot Essences: Necromancer
  | Acid Skeleton Minion Essence (50)
  | Acid Skeleton Minion Essence (50)
  | Acid Skeleton Minion Essence (80)
  | Acid Skeleton Minion Essence (80)
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  | Lightning Skeleton Bushi Essence (180)
  | Lightning Skeleton Bushi Essence (180)
  | Lightning Skeleton Samurai Essence (200)
  | Lightning Skeleton Samurai Essence (200)
}}
{{Item Table
  | Acid Spectre Essence (50)
  | Acid Spectre Essence (50)
  | Acid Spectre Essence (80)
  | Acid Spectre Essence (80)
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  | Acid Spectre Essence (125)
  | Acid Spectre Essence (125)
  | Acid Spectre Essence (150)
  | Acid Spectre Essence (150)
}}
{{Item Table
  | Acid Spectre Essence (180)
  | Acid Spectre Essence (180)
  | Acid Maiden Essence (200)
  | Acid Maiden Essence (200)
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  | Lightning Spectre Essence (180)
  | Lightning Spectre Essence (180)
  | Lightning Maiden Essence (200)
  | Lightning Maiden Essence (200)
}}
{{Item Table
  | Acid Zombie Essence (50)
  | Acid Zombie Essence (50)
  | Acid Zombie Essence (80)
  | Acid Zombie Essence (80)
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  | Frost Zombie Essence (125)
  | Frost Zombie Essence (125)
  | Frost Zombie Essence (150)
  | Frost Zombie Essence (150)
}}
{{Item Table
  | Frost Zombie Essence (180)
  | Frost Zombie Essence (180)
  | Frigid Zombie Essence (200)
  | Frigid Zombie Essence (200)
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  | Lightning Zombie Essence (180)
  | Lightning Zombie Essence (180)
  | Shocked Zombie Essence (200)
  | Shocked Zombie Essence (200)
}}
{{Item Table|Caption= Loot Essences: Primalist
  | Acid Elemental Essence (50)
  | Acid Elemental Essence (50)
  | Acid Elemental Essence (80)
  | Acid Elemental Essence (80)
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  | Lightning Child Essence (180)
  | Lightning Child Essence (180)
  | Galvanic Knight Essence (200)
  | Galvanic Knight Essence (200)
}}
{{Item Table
  | Acid K'nath Essence (50)
  | Acid K'nath Essence (50)
  | Acid K'nath Essence (80)
  | Acid K'nath Essence (80)
  | Acid K'nath Essence (100)
  | Acid K'nath Essence (100)
  | Acid K'nath Essence (125)
  | Acid K'nath Essence (125)
}}
{{Item Table
  | Acid K'nath Essence (150)
  | Acid K'nath Essence (150)
  | Acid K'nath Essence (180)
  | Acid K'nath Essence (180)
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  | Lightning K'nath Essence (180)
  | Lightning K'nath Essence (180)
  | K'nath T'soct Essence (200)
  | K'nath T'soct Essence (200)
}}
{{Item Table
  | Acid Wisp Essence (50)
  | Acid Wisp Essence (50)
  | Acid Wisp Essence (80)
  | Acid Wisp Essence (80)
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  | Frost Wisp Essence (100)
  | Frost Wisp Essence (100)
  | Frost Wisp Essence (125)
  | Frost Wisp Essence (125)
}}
{{Item Table
  | Frost Wisp Essence (150)
  | Frost Wisp Essence (150)
  | Frost Wisp Essence (180)
  | Frost Wisp Essence (180)
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  | Lightning Wisp Essence (150)
  | Lightning Wisp Essence (150)
  | Lightning Wisp Essence (180)
  | Lightning Wisp Essence (180)
| Voltaic Wisp Essence (200)
}}
}}
{{Item Table|Caption=[[Facility Hub Quests]] Update
 
{{Item Table|Caption=[[Luminance Augmentation Items]]
| Token of the Aura of the World
}}
 
{{Item Table|Caption=[[Portal Gems]]
  | Facility Hub Portal Gem
  | Facility Hub Portal Gem
}}
}}
{{Item Table|Caption=[[Luminance Auras]] Update
 
| Token of the Aura of the World
}}
{{Item Table|Caption=[[Scrolls]]
{{Item Table|Caption=[[Scrolls]]
| Scroll of Summoning Mastery Self
| Scroll of Summoning Mastery Self II
| Scroll of Summoning Mastery Self III
| Scroll of Summoning Mastery Self IV
| Scroll of Summoning Mastery Self V
  | Scroll of Summoning Mastery Self VI
  | Scroll of Summoning Mastery Self VI
  | Scroll of Summoning Mastery Self VII
  | Scroll of Summoning Mastery Self VII
| Scroll of Summoning Mastery Other
| Scroll of Summoning Mastery Other II
| Scroll of Summoning Mastery Other III
| Scroll of Summoning Mastery Other IV
| Scroll of Summoning Mastery Other V
| Scroll of Summoning Mastery Other VI
  | Scroll of Summoning Mastery Other VII
  | Scroll of Summoning Mastery Other VII
  | Scroll of Summoning Ineptitude Other VII
  | Scroll of Summoning Mastery Ineptitude Other
| Scroll of Summoning Mastery Ineptitude Other II
| Scroll of Summoning Mastery Ineptitude Other III
| Scroll of Summoning Mastery Ineptitude Other IV
| Scroll of Summoning Mastery Ineptitude Other V
| Scroll of Summoning Mastery Ineptitude Other VI
| Scroll of Summoning Mastery Ineptitude Other VII
| Inscription of Summoning Ineptitude Other
| Inscription of Summoning Mastery Self
}}
}}


==== Updated [[Items]] ====
{{Item Table|Caption=[[Spell Components]]
{{Item Table|Caption=[[Contract for Sisters of Light|Sisters of Light Quests]] Updated
| Glyph of Summoning
}}
 
{{Item Table|Caption=[[Trophy Items]]
| Burning Sands Golem Heart
}}
 
{{Item Table|Caption=[[Weapons]]
  | Legendary Seed of Mornings
  | Legendary Seed of Mornings
  | Legendary Seed of Harvests
  | Legendary Seed of Harvests
  | Legendary Seed of Twilight
  | Legendary Seed of Twilight
| Legendary Empowered Robe of Utter Darkness
}}
==== [[Retired]] Items ====
{{Item Table|Caption=
| Seed of Mornings
| Seed of Harvests
| Seed of Twilight
| Empowered Robe of Utter Darkness
| Pristine Mana Shard
| Teleportation Device
}}
}}
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=== New [[Titles]] ===
<!-- For titles, please create as a link and make the link a redirect to the quest/event where title is obtained. -->
* [[Title]]
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=== Portal.dat ===
:[[File:Portaldat 201302.png]]


=== Portal.dat (Ingame Icons) ===
== New Spells ==
{|frame="Void"
* [[Summoning (Spell)]]
|-
* [[Summoning Ineptitude (Spell)]]
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|[[File:Shattered Legendary Key Icon.png]]
|[[File:Portaldat Spacer.png]]
|[[File:Legendary Token Icon.png]]
|[[File:Portaldat Spacer.png]]
|[[File:Burning Sands Golem Heart Icon.png]]
|[[File:Portaldat Spacer.png]]
|[[File:Burning Sands Keyring Icon.png]]
|[[File:Portaldat Spacer.png]]
|[[File:Glyph of Summoning Icon.png]]
|[[File:Portaldat Spacer.png]]
|[[File:Scroll_of_Summoning_Mastery_Self_VI_Icon.png]]
|[[File:Portaldat Spacer.png]]
|[[File:Summoning Gem of Enlightenment Icon.png]]
|-
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|7409
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|740A
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|740F
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|7411
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|[[File:Portaldat Spacer.png]]
|[[File:Summoning Gem of Forgetfulness Icon.png]]
|[[File:Portaldat Spacer.png]]
|[[File:Icon.png]]
|[[File:Portaldat Spacer.png]]
|[[File:Iron_Golem_Essence_(150)_Icon.png]]
|[[File:Portaldat Spacer.png]]
|[[File:Essence_Icon.png]]
|[[File:Portaldat Spacer.png]]
|[[File:Essences_(Level_50)_Icon.png]]
|[[File:Portaldat Spacer.png]]
|[[File:Essences_(Level_80)_Icon.png]]
|[[File:Portaldat Spacer.png]]
|[[File:Essences_(Level_100)_Icon.png]]
|[[File:Portaldat Spacer.png]]
|[[File:Essences_(Level_125)_Icon.png]]
|-
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|7412
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|741E
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|741F
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|7420
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|7422
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|7424
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|7425
|-
|[[File:Portaldat Spacer.png]]
|[[File:Essences_(Level_150)_Icon.png]]
|[[File:Portaldat Spacer.png]]
|[[File:Essences_(Level_180)_Icon.png]]
|[[File:Portaldat Spacer.png]]
|[[File:Essences_(Level_200)_Icon.png]]
|[[File:Portaldat Spacer.png]]
|[[File:Acid_Wisp_Essence_(80)_Icon.png]]
|[[File:Portaldat Spacer.png]]
|[[File:Encapsulated_Spirit_Icon.png]]
|[[File:Portaldat Spacer.png]]
|[[File:Mud_Golem_Essence_(15)_Icon.png]]
|[[File:Portaldat Spacer.png]]
|[[File:Sandstone_Golem_Essence_(30)_Icon.png]]
|[[File:Portaldat Spacer.png]]
|[[File:K'nath Y'nda Essence (200)_Icon.png]]
|-
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|7427
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|7428
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|742B
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|742C
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|742D
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|742E
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|742F
|-
|[[File:Portaldat Spacer.png]]
|[[File:K'nath T'soct Essence (200)_Icon.png]]
|[[File:Portaldat Spacer.png]]
|[[File:K'nath B'orret Essence (200)_Icon.png]]
|[[File:Portaldat Spacer.png]]
|[[File:K'nath R'ajed Essence (200) Icon.png]]
|-
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|7430
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|7431
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|7432
|-
|}
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=== New [[Creatures]] ===
== New Creatures ==
{{Creature Class|Ghost
{{Creature Class|Ghost
  | Janthef (Creature)
  | Janthef (Creature)
  | Roused Spirit
  | Roused Spirit
  | Spirit of Protection
  | Spirit of Protection
  |  
  |
}}
}}
{{Creature Class|Golem
{{Creature Class|Golem
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  | Count Phainor
  | Count Phainor
  | Skeleton Ranger
  | Skeleton Ranger
  |  
  |
}}
}}
{{Creature Class|Undead
{{Creature Class|Undead
  | Raging Wight
  | Raging Wight
  | Wight Frost Mage
  | Wight Frost Mage
  |  
  |
}}
}}
{{Creature Class|Wisp
{{Creature Class|Wisp
  | Guardian Wisp
  | Guardian Wisp
  |  
  |
}}
}}


==== Updated Creatures ====
== New Dialog ==
* Creatures rebalanced (attributes, skills)
'''Town Crier'''
** [[Armoredillos]]
** [[Auroch]]
** [[Banderlings]]
** [[Carenzi]]
** [[Chittick]]
** [[Drudges]]
** [[Eaters]]
** [[Fiun]]
** [[Gurog]]
** [[Idols]]
** [[Mosswarts]]
** [[Olthoi]]
** [[Phyntos Wasps]]
** [[Reedsharks]]
** [[Shallows Shark]]
** [[Ruschk]]
** [[Skeletons]]
** [[Tuskers]]
** [[Undead]]
** [[Mu-miyah]]
** [[Elementals]]
** [[Grievvers]]
** [[Marguls]]
** [[Shadows]]
** [[Golems]]
** [[Moars]]


==== Summonable Creatures ====
''Free Rumors''
===== Naturalist =====
 
{{Creature Class|Grievver
{{Dialog|
  | Acid Grievver
|Town Crier tells you, "I just saw the strangest thing.  Someone ran by with a golem following after them, but it wasn't trying to harm them at all."
  | Fire Grievver
 
  | Frost Grievver
|Town Crier tells you, "I've heard rumors of items with stronger magics upon them. I guess it's time for me to brush up on my weapon skills."
  | Lightning Grievver
 
}}
|Town Crier tells you, "I've heard reports that an A'nekshay near Neftet is seeking aid with something inside the canyons."
{{Creature Class|Moar
 
| Acid Moar
|Town Crier tells you, "I've heard rumors of protective items that increase one's ratings. What will they think of next?"
| Fire Moar
 
| Frost Moar
|Town Crier tells you, "I've heard reports that one of the Gear Knights at the encampment near the spectral Hoshino Kei's fortress is seeking aid with something."
| Lightning Moar
 
}}
|Town Crier tells you, "I've heard reports of a collector somewhere in southern Osteth seeking aid in some acquisitions."
{{Creature Class|Phyntos Wasp
 
| Acid Phyntos Wasp
''Pyreal Rumors''
| Fire Phyntos Wasp
 
| Frost Phyntos Wasp
|Town Crier tells you, "News! The Arcanum has mastered the ancient arts of Summoning, and is teaching the skills to those who wish to learn."
| Lightning Phyntos Wasp
|Town Crier tells you, "Summoning Essences can be purchased in Holtburg, Shoushi, Yaraq or Sanamar, or can be found in the wilds."
}}
 
|Town Crier tells you, "News! Equipment has been found in the most dangerous areas of Dereth that increases the ratings of the wearer!"
 
|Town Crier tells you, "News!  Many creatures in the most dangerous areas of Dereth have been found to be carrying items with magical power exceeding everything seen to date!"
 
|Town Crier tells you, "One of the Gear Knight officers at the encampment outside of the spectral Hoshino Kei's fortress is seeking adventurers to aid in the location of a missing soldier."
 
|Town Crier tells you, "There's an A'nekshay at the Neftet Encampment seeking adventurers to help him investigate strange magical disturbances within the Valley of Neftet's underground catacombs."
 
|Town Crier tells you, "I've heard rumor of an Umbraen collector in Kara that is seeking skilled adventurers for a hunt in the Graveyard of Despair."
 
'''Ulgrim the Unpleasant'''
 
''Free Rumors''
 
|Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "Finally, I just might be able to teach one of those golems to keep my tankard full of stout."
|Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "Why would I need to do that? Oh I don't know..."
|Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "Maybe because my usual sources have been pretty lacking lately."
|Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "Did you get that? I don't think you did because I don't see a stout going from your hand to mine."
 
|Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "People are running around everywhere to create new suits of armor."
|Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "Armor comes and goes, but a good robe never goes out of style."
 
 
|Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "I used to have these Chorizite Chests that I stored my treasure in."
|Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "The other night I was wandering through some dungeons and may have had just a little too much to drink."
|Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "All I know is, now my Chorizite Chests are gone and I'm out of stout."
|Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "One of those things is very unacceptable."
 
''Stout Rumors''
 
|Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "I don't know if I'd trust those Oracles."
|Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "Slowly they release ways to augment one's abilities for the price of luminance."
|Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "What are they doing with that luminance? Is it what makes their eyes glow?"
|Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "Or is it a step to them regaining power over all of these lands?"
|Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "I know I'd be safe, but what about you?"
 
 
|Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "So I've seen people running around with new loot."
|Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "I've had a full set of Mystical gear for years now."
|Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "Oh you think Legendarys are good? You have no idea..."
 
 
|Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "Necromancers, Primalists, Naturalists; what is this world coming to?"
|Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "Warriors can no longer fight for themselves?"
|Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "I'd rather summon Pancake Golems."
|Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "Nothing goes better with a good stout than a stack of pancakes."
|Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "That's a hint since clearly you aren't good at figuring those out."
 
'''Ansar El-Kerdany'''
 
|Ansar El-Kerdany tells you, "Greetings, Adventurer! We are looking for adventurers willing to explore the Temple of Liazk Itzi"
|Ansar El-Kerdany tells you, "Watch your step in that dangerous place, and I shall reward you upon your return."
|Ansar El-Kerdany tells you, ""
 
'''Esmond Fielding'''


===== Necromancer =====
|Esmond Fielding tells you, "Greetings, Adventurer! The Explorer Society has decided it would help direct attention to citizens in need of help."
{{Creature Class|Ghost
|Esmond Fielding tells you, "This month we have decided that you may find the magic of an Arcane Pedestal intriguing."
| Acid Spectre
|Esmond Fielding tells you, "Discover the secrets to constructing one of these devices and I shall reward you."
| Fire Spectre
|Esmond Fielding tells you, "You managed to assemble the Arcane Pedestal. You are a clever one. Enjoy this reward."
| Frost Spectre
| Lightning Spectre
}}
{{Creature Class|Skeleton
| Acid Skeleton Minion
| Fire Skeleton Minion
| Frost Skeleton Minion
| Lightning Skeleton Minion
}}
{{Creature Class|Undead
| Acid Zombie
| Fire Zombie
| Frost Zombie
| Lightning Zombie
}}


===== Primalist =====
'''Niccolo De Luca'''
{{Creature Class|Elemental
| Acid Child
| Fire Child
| Frost Child
| Lightning Child
| Acid Elemental (Summoned)
| Fire Elemental (Summoned)
| Frost Elemental (Summoned)
| Lightning Elemental (Summoned)
}}
{{Creature Class|Knathtead
| Acid K'nath
| Fire K'nath
| Frost K'nath
| Lightning K'nath
}}
{{Creature Class|Wisp
| Acid Wisp
| Fire Wisp (Summoned)
| Frost Wisp
| Lightning Wisp
}}
----


=== Images ===
|Niccolo De Luca tells you, "Greetings, Adventurer! The Explorer Society has decided it would help direct attention to citizens in need of help"
Click image for full size.
|Niccolo De Luca tells you, "This month we have decided that... alright I'll be honest. Ulgrim begged us to direct people to Rand this month."
<gallery widths=200px heights=200px perrow=4>
|Niccolo De Luca tells you, "It seems he really wants more Brewmasters in this world. Convince Rand to let you see his Brewmaster's Bible and I'll reward you."
File:Neftet Legendary Chest Room Live.jpg|Neftet Legendary Chest Room
|Niccolo De Luca tells you, "I can smell by your breath that you've been studying brewing in some form at least. Here is your reward and if you see Ulgrim let him know that we're even now."
File:Neftet Legendary Chest Room 2 Live.jpg|Calitoth and Surface Portal
File:Legendary Chests Live.jpg|Legendary Chests
File:Legendary Chest Live.jpg|[[Legendary Chest]]s in [[Arwic]].
File:Acid Spectre Essence.jpg|[[Summoning]]: Acid Spectre Essence
File:Acid Spectre.jpg|[[Summoning]]: Acid Spectre ID Panel
File:Acid Spectre Live.jpg|[[Summoning]]: Acid Spectre Live
File:Fire_Zombie_Essence_(180)_Live.jpg|A [[Fire Zombie Essence (150)|Fire Zombie Essence]] as [[Summoning|summoned]] by ZQ of [[Leafcull]].
File:Nekshla Live.jpg|[[Nekshla]] from the [[Janthef's Release]] quest.
</gallery>
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=== [[Known Issues]] ===
'''Rand, Game Hunter'''
* The [[Nanjou Shou-jen Academy]] portal is broken preventing you from doing the [[Ninja Academy]] quest.
* The new NPC in the [[Tanada Toresen Temple]] takes your masks but does not give a reward.
* [[Geraine's Hosts]] no longer rewards a Reinforced Mana Forge Key for turning in all 7 books, nor does it reward a Legendary Key in its place (unconfirmed if bug).
* <font color=red>Hotfix</font>:  Patch 9k, (26th February) - Refer [https://www.asheronscall.com/en/forums/showthread.php?59222-Incoming-changes-with-tomorrow-s-patch! here] for original post by [https://www.asheronscall.com/en/forums/member.php?14917-Severlin Severlin] -
* We are looking at deploying a patch tomorrow with a number of fixes:
** Creatures no longer receive Damage Reduction Rating for specialized defense skills.
** Fixed an issue where alchemy phials and weapon debuff procs were not working.
** Fixed a bug that could reduce the experience points for creature kills.
** Phyntos Wasp Summoning Essences can now be refilled with Encapsulated Spirit items.
** Olthoi Slasher, Slayer, Ripper and Gurog creatures have been fixed.
** Characters will have their quest flags for the Skill Temple reset with the patch.
*** Upon logging in after the <font color=red>Hotfix</font>;
:: <font color=cornflowerblue>The Temples of Forgetfulness and Enlightenment have had the timer for their use reset!</font>
* <font color=red>Hotfix #2</font>: Patch 9k Client: 4,644k, (4th March) - Refer [https://www.asheronscall.com/en/forums/showthread.php?59368-AC1-Scheduled-Server-Downtime-10am-12pm-Eastern-%28-5-GMT%29-March-4th here] for original post by [http://forums.ac.turbine.com/member.php?u=34714 Tolero]
** More changes implemented to reduce overall lag on Darktide.


==== [[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."
* Society Agents still mention orb instead of the new gem.
|Rand, Game Hunter tells you, "This month I've tagged Tusker Rampagers as the moderate difficulty prey."
:<font color=darkgoldenrod>Flinrala Ryndmad tells you, "It has also been requested that I start handing out these orbs (sic)."</font>
|Rand, Game Hunter tells you, "This month I've tagged Crystalline Wisps as the medium difficulty prey."
|Rand, Game Hunter tells you, "This month I've tagged Drudges in the Valley of Death and Withered Atoll as the high difficulty prey."
|Rand, Game Hunter tells you, "This month I've tagged Dark Isle Shadows as one of the most difficult prey."
|Rand, Game Hunter tells you, "This month I've tagged Lugians in Path of the Blind as the other prey of highest difficulty."
}}


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== Related Articles ==
* [[Announcements - 2013/02 - Balance of Power#Release Notes|Release Notes]]
* [[Announcements - 2013/02 - Balance of Power#Teaser|Teaser]]
* [[Announcements - 2013/02 - Balance of Power#Release Fiction|Release Fiction]]
* [[Announcements - 2013/02 - Balance of Power#Loot Tier|Loot Tier]]
* [[Announcements - 2013/02 - Balance of Power#Summoning|Summoning]]


=== Splash Screen ===
== Media ==
[[File:Balance of Power Splash Screen.jpg]]
<gallery perrow=3>
File:Teaser 20130201.jpg|1 - Choice Is Yours.
File:Teaser 20130202.jpg|2 - Chorizites The New Black.
File:Teaser 20130203.jpg|3 - Petty Cash.
File:Teaser 20130204.jpg|4 - Do Not Disturb.
File:Teaser 20130205.jpg|5 - Ratings and Spells.
File:Balance of Power Splash Screen.jpg
File:Portaldat 201302.png|Portal.dat
</gallery>


[[Category:Patch]]
[[Category:Events]]

Latest revision as of 07:06, 13 November 2020

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February 2013 - Announcements Page

  • Patch Date: 20th Feb, 2013
  • Patch Size: 936k (Client: 4,644k)
  • Hotfix: Patch 9k, (26 February) - Refer here for more details.
  • Hotfix #2: Patch 9k Client: 4,644k, (4 March) - Refer here for more details.

Summoning

  • New Summoning skill introduced allowing players to call forth short-lived minions to aid them in their battles across Dereth. (after level 50, chose a mastery at Arwic statues)

Tier 8 Loot

  • Loot Tier 8 introduced.
    • Legendary cantrips now available.
  • Armor in Tier 8 can drop with Critical Damage Rating or Critical Damage Resist Rating. Each piece can generate with a rating as high as 2. All pieces stack together.
    • Clothing/Cloaks in Tier 8 can drop with Damage Rating or Damage Resist Rating. Each piece can generate with a rating as high as 3. All pieces stack together.
    • Jewelry/Trinkets in Tier 8 can drop with Max Health Boost rating or Healing Rating. Each piece can go up to 3. All pieces stack together.
    • Higher wield req (10 points above the previous max wields) with higher damages.
    • Society Armor Chests have been switched over to tier 8 and have had luck applied (Quartermaster chests are unchanged).
    • Tier 8 armor/clothing/jewelry has a level 180 wield requirement.
    • New Chorizite Chests with timers are hidden in certain dungeons. These chests can only be opened using Lockpick.
    • Epic Hermetic Link added
    • Legendary Armor/Weapon/Magic chests are found inside certain dungeons. Those same quests reward Legendary Keys used to open the chests. These keys have a 24 hr lifespan.
    • Aged Legendary Keys can be found as Shattered Legendary Key on creatures or earned through certain kill tasks. They open chests located in Arwic.
    • These keys have no lifespan, however the Shattered Legendary Key version has a 24 hr lifespan that is removed when the key is successfully re-assembled.

Creature Rebalance

Creature levels and corresponding loot tiers adjusted

  • 15 and under - Tier 1
  • 20-30 - Tier 2
  • 40-50 - Tier 3
  • 60-80 - Tier 4
  • 100-115 -Tier 5
  • 135-160 - Tier 6
  • 185+ - Tier 7

The following creatures have received re balanced attributes and skills

Other Changes

New Quests

Updated Quests

New NPCs

New Locations

New Items

Armor

Legendary Empowered Robe of Utter Darkness

Contracts

Contract for Buried Alive Contract for Defeat Hoshino Kei Contract for Protecting Picketed Pets Contract for Ritual Disruption Contract for Ritual Investigation

Chests

Chorizite Chest Legendary Chest Legendary Armor Chest Legendary Magic Chest Legendary Weapon Chest

Keys

Legendary Key Aged Legendary Key Shattered Legendary Key Burning Sands Keyring

Misc Items

Encapsulated Spirit

Objects

Naturalist (Object) Necromancer (Object) Primalist (Object)

Quest Items

Summoning Gem of Enlightenment Summoning Gem of Forgetfulness

Essences

Mud Golem Essence (15) Sandstone Golem Essence (30) Copper Golem Essence (50) Oak Golem Essence (80) Gold Golem Essence (100) Coral Golem Essence (125) Iron Golem Essence (150) Acid Grievver Essence (50) Acid Grievver Essence (80) Acid Grievver Essence (100) Acid Grievver Essence (125) Acid Grievver Essence (150) Acid Grievver Essence (180) Caustic Grievver Essence (200) Fire Grievver Essence (50) Fire Grievver Essence (80) Fire Grievver Essence (100) Fire Grievver Essence (125) Fire Grievver Essence (150) Fire Grievver Essence (180) Scorched Grievver Essence (200) Frost Grievver Essence (50) Frost Grievver Essence (80) Frost Grievver Essence (100) Frost Grievver Essence (125) Frost Grievver Essence (150) Frost Grievver Essence (180) Arctic Grievver Essence (200) Glacial Grievver Essence (200) Arctic Grievver Essence (200) Lightning Grievver Essence (50) Lightning Grievver Essence (80) Lightning Grievver Essence (100) Lightning Grievver Essence (125) Lightning Grievver Essence (150) Lightning Grievver Essence (180) Excited Grievver Essence (200) Acid Moar Essence (50) Acid Moar Essence (80) Acid Moar Essence (100) Acid Moar Essence (125) Acid Moar Essence (150)

Acid Moar Essence (180) Blistering Moar Essence (200) Fire Moar Essence (50) Fire Moar Essence (80) Fire Moar Essence (100) Fire Moar Essence (125) Fire Moar Essence (150) Fire Moar Essence (180) Volcanic Moar Essence (200) Frost Moar Essence (50) Frost Moar Essence (80) Frost Moar Essence (100) Frost Moar Essence (125) Frost Moar Essence (150) Frost Moar Essence (180) Freezing Moar Essence (200) Lightning Moar Essence (50) Lightning Moar Essence (80) Lightning Moar Essence (100) Lightning Moar Essence (125) Lightning Moar Essence (150) Lightning Moar Essence (180) Electrified Moar Essence (200) Acid Phyntos Wasp Essence (50) Acid Phyntos Wasp Essence (80) Acid Phyntos Wasp Essence (100) Acid Phyntos Wasp Essence (125) Acid Phyntos Wasp Essence (150) Acid Phyntos Wasp Essence (180) Acid Phyntos Swarm Essence (200) Fire Phyntos Wasp Essence (50) Fire Phyntos Wasp Essence (80) Fire Phyntos Wasp Essence (100) Fire Phyntos Wasp Essence (125) Fire Phyntos Wasp Essence (150) Fire Phyntos Wasp Essence (180) Fire Phyntos Swarm Essence (200) Frost Phyntos Wasp Essence (50) Frost Phyntos Wasp Essence (80) Frost Phyntos Wasp Essence (100) Frost Phyntos Wasp Essence (125) Frost Phyntos Wasp Essence (150) Frost Phyntos Wasp Essence (180) Frost Phyntos Swarm Essence (200) Lightning Phyntos Wasp Essence (50) Lightning Phyntos Wasp Essence (80) Lightning Phyntos Wasp Essence (100) Lightning Phyntos Wasp Essence (125) Lightning Phyntos Wasp Essence (150) Lightning Phyntos Wasp Essence (180) Lightning Phyntos Swarm Essence (200) Acid Skeleton Minion Essence (50) Acid Skeleton Minion Essence (80) Acid Skeleton Minion Essence (100) Acid Skeleton Bushi Essence (125) Acid Skeleton Bushi Essence (150) Acid Skeleton Bushi Essence (180) Acid Skeleton Samurai Essence (200) Fire Skeleton Minion Essence (50) Fire Skeleton Minion Essence (80) Fire Skeleton Minion Essence (100) Fire Skeleton Bushi Essence (125) Fire Skeleton Bushi Essence (150) Fire Skeleton Bushi Essence (180) Fire Skeleton Samurai Essence (200) Frost Skeleton Minion Essence (50) Frost Skeleton Minion Essence (80) Frost Skeleton Minion Essence (100) Frost Skeleton Bushi Essence (125) Frost Skeleton Bushi Essence (150) Frost Skeleton Bushi Essence (180) Frost Skeleton Samurai Essence (200) Lightning Skeleton Minion Essence (50) Lightning Skeleton Minion Essence (80) Lightning Skeleton Minion Essence (100) Lightning Skeleton Bushi Essence (125) Lightning Skeleton Bushi Essence (150) Lightning Skeleton Bushi Essence (180) Lightning Skeleton Samurai Essence (200) Acid Spectre Essence (50) Acid Spectre Essence (80) Acid Spectre Essence (100) Acid Spectre Essence (125) Acid Spectre Essence (150) Acid Spectre Essence (180) Acid Maiden Essence (200) Fire Spectre Essence (50) Fire Spectre Essence (80) Fire Spectre Essence (100) Fire Spectre Essence (125) Fire Spectre Essence (150) Fire Spectre Essence (180) Fire Maiden Essence (200) Frost Spectre Essence (50) Frost Spectre Essence (80) Frost Spectre Essence (100) Frost Spectre Essence (125) Frost Spectre Essence (150) Frost Spectre Essence (180) Frost Maiden Essence (200) Lightning Spectre Essence (50) Lightning Spectre Essence (80) Lightning Spectre Essence (100) Lightning Spectre Essence (125) Lightning Spectre Essence (150) Lightning Spectre Essence (180) Lightning Maiden Essence (200) Acid Zombie Essence (50) Acid Zombie Essence (80) Acid Zombie Essence (100) Acid Zombie Essence (125) Acid Zombie Essence (150) Acid Zombie Essence (180) Blistered Zombie Essence (200) Fire Zombie Essence (50) Fire Zombie Essence (80) Fire Zombie Essence (100) Fire Zombie Essence (125) Fire Zombie Essence (150) Fire Zombie Essence (180) Charred Zombie Essence (200) Frost Zombie Essence (50) Frost Zombie Essence (80) Frost Zombie Essence (100) Frost Zombie Essence (125) Frost Zombie Essence (150) Frost Zombie Essence (180) Frigid Zombie Essence (200) Lightning Zombie Essence (50) Lightning Zombie Essence (80) Lightning Zombie Essence (100) Lightning Zombie Essence (125) Lightning Zombie Essence (150) Lightning Zombie Essence (180) Shocked Zombie Essence (200) Acid Elemental Essence (50) Acid Elemental Essence (80) Acid Elemental Essence (100) Acid Child Essence (125) Acid Child Essence (150) Acid Child Essence (180) Caustic Knight Essence (200) Fire Elemental Essence (50) Fire Elemental Essence (80) Fire Elemental Essence (100) Fire Child Essence (125) Fire Child Essence (150) Fire Child Essence (180) Incendiary Knight Essence (200) Scorched Knight Essence (200) Frost Elemental Essence (50) Frost Elemental Essence (80) Frost Elemental Essence (100) Frost Child Essence (125) Frost Child Essence (150) Frost Child Essence (180) Glacial Knight Essence (200) Lightning Elemental Essence (50) Lightning Elemental Essence (80) Lightning Elemental Essence (100) Lightning Child Essence (125) Lightning Child Essence (150) Lightning Child Essence (180) Galvanic Knight Essence (200) Acid K'nath Essence (50) Acid K'nath Essence (80) Acid K'nath Essence (100) Acid K'nath Essence (125) Acid K'nath Essence (150) Acid K'nath Essence (180) K'nath Y'nda Essence (200) Fire K'nath Essence (50) Fire K'nath Essence (80) Fire K'nath Essence (100) Fire K'nath Essence (125) Fire K'nath Essence (150) Fire K'nath Essence (180) K'nath B'orret Essence (200) Frost K'nath Essence (50) Frost K'nath Essence (80) Frost K'nath Essence (100) Frost K'nath Essence (125) Frost K'nath Essence (150) Frost K'nath Essence (180) K'nath R'ajed Essence (200) Lightning K'nath Essence (50) Lightning K'nath Essence (80) Lightning K'nath Essence (100) Lightning K'nath Essence (125) Lightning K'nath Essence (150) Lightning K'nath Essence (180) K'nath T'soct Essence (200) Acid Wisp Essence (50) Acid Wisp Essence (80) Acid Wisp Essence (100) Acid Wisp Essence (125) Acid Wisp Essence (150) Acid Wisp Essence (180) Corrosion Wisp Essence (200) Fire Wisp Essence (50) Fire Wisp Essence (80) Fire Wisp Essence (100) Fire Wisp Essence (125) Fire Wisp Essence (150) Fire Wisp Essence (180) Incendiary Wisp Essence (200) Frost Wisp Essence (50) Frost Wisp Essence (80) Frost Wisp Essence (100) Frost Wisp Essence (125) Frost Wisp Essence (150) Frost Wisp Essence (180) Blizzard Wisp Essence (200) Lightning Wisp Essence (50) Lightning Wisp Essence (80) Lightning Wisp Essence (100) Lightning Wisp Essence (125) Lightning Wisp Essence (150) Lightning Wisp Essence (180) Voltaic Wisp Essence (200)

Luminance Augmentation Items

Token of the Aura of the World

Portal Gems

Facility Hub Portal Gem

Scrolls

File:Scroll of Summoning Mastery Self Icon.png Scroll of Summoning Mastery SelfFile:Scroll of Summoning Mastery Self II Icon.png Scroll of Summoning Mastery Self IIFile:Scroll of Summoning Mastery Self III Icon.png Scroll of Summoning Mastery Self IIIFile:Scroll of Summoning Mastery Self IV Icon.png Scroll of Summoning Mastery Self IVFile:Scroll of Summoning Mastery Self V Icon.png Scroll of Summoning Mastery Self V Scroll of Summoning Mastery Self VI Scroll of Summoning Mastery Self VIIFile:Scroll of Summoning Mastery Other Icon.png Scroll of Summoning Mastery OtherFile:Scroll of Summoning Mastery Other II Icon.png Scroll of Summoning Mastery Other IIFile:Scroll of Summoning Mastery Other III Icon.png Scroll of Summoning Mastery Other IIIFile:Scroll of Summoning Mastery Other IV Icon.png Scroll of Summoning Mastery Other IVFile:Scroll of Summoning Mastery Other V Icon.png Scroll of Summoning Mastery Other VFile:Scroll of Summoning Mastery Other VI Icon.png Scroll of Summoning Mastery Other VI Scroll of Summoning Mastery Other VIIFile:Scroll of Summoning Mastery Ineptitude Other Icon.png Scroll of Summoning Mastery Ineptitude OtherFile:Scroll of Summoning Mastery Ineptitude Other II Icon.png Scroll of Summoning Mastery Ineptitude Other IIFile:Scroll of Summoning Mastery Ineptitude Other III Icon.png Scroll of Summoning Mastery Ineptitude Other IIIFile:Scroll of Summoning Mastery Ineptitude Other IV Icon.png Scroll of Summoning Mastery Ineptitude Other IVFile:Scroll of Summoning Mastery Ineptitude Other V Icon.png Scroll of Summoning Mastery Ineptitude Other VFile:Scroll of Summoning Mastery Ineptitude Other VI Icon.png Scroll of Summoning Mastery Ineptitude Other VIFile:Scroll of Summoning Mastery Ineptitude Other VII Icon.png Scroll of Summoning Mastery Ineptitude Other VII Inscription of Summoning Ineptitude Other Inscription of Summoning Mastery Self

Spell Components

Glyph of Summoning

Trophy Items

Burning Sands Golem Heart

Weapons

Legendary Seed of Mornings Legendary Seed of Harvests Legendary Seed of Twilight

New Spells

New Creatures

Ghost

Golem

Skeleton

Undead

Wisp

New Dialog

Town Crier

Free Rumors

Town Crier tells you, "I just saw the strangest thing. Someone ran by with a golem following after them, but it wasn't trying to harm them at all."

Town Crier tells you, "I've heard rumors of items with stronger magics upon them. I guess it's time for me to brush up on my weapon skills."

Town Crier tells you, "I've heard reports that an A'nekshay near Neftet is seeking aid with something inside the canyons."

Town Crier tells you, "I've heard rumors of protective items that increase one's ratings. What will they think of next?"

Town Crier tells you, "I've heard reports that one of the Gear Knights at the encampment near the spectral Hoshino Kei's fortress is seeking aid with something."

Town Crier tells you, "I've heard reports of a collector somewhere in southern Osteth seeking aid in some acquisitions."

Pyreal Rumors

Town Crier tells you, "News! The Arcanum has mastered the ancient arts of Summoning, and is teaching the skills to those who wish to learn."

Town Crier tells you, "Summoning Essences can be purchased in Holtburg, Shoushi, Yaraq or Sanamar, or can be found in the wilds."

Town Crier tells you, "News! Equipment has been found in the most dangerous areas of Dereth that increases the ratings of the wearer!"

Town Crier tells you, "News! Many creatures in the most dangerous areas of Dereth have been found to be carrying items with magical power exceeding everything seen to date!"

Town Crier tells you, "One of the Gear Knight officers at the encampment outside of the spectral Hoshino Kei's fortress is seeking adventurers to aid in the location of a missing soldier."

Town Crier tells you, "There's an A'nekshay at the Neftet Encampment seeking adventurers to help him investigate strange magical disturbances within the Valley of Neftet's underground catacombs."

Town Crier tells you, "I've heard rumor of an Umbraen collector in Kara that is seeking skilled adventurers for a hunt in the Graveyard of Despair."

Ulgrim the Unpleasant

Free Rumors

Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "Finally, I just might be able to teach one of those golems to keep my tankard full of stout."

Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "Why would I need to do that? Oh I don't know..."

Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "Maybe because my usual sources have been pretty lacking lately."

Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "Did you get that? I don't think you did because I don't see a stout going from your hand to mine."

Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "People are running around everywhere to create new suits of armor."

Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "Armor comes and goes, but a good robe never goes out of style."


Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "I used to have these Chorizite Chests that I stored my treasure in."

Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "The other night I was wandering through some dungeons and may have had just a little too much to drink."

Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "All I know is, now my Chorizite Chests are gone and I'm out of stout."

Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "One of those things is very unacceptable."

Stout Rumors

Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "I don't know if I'd trust those Oracles."

Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "Slowly they release ways to augment one's abilities for the price of luminance."

Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "What are they doing with that luminance? Is it what makes their eyes glow?"

Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "Or is it a step to them regaining power over all of these lands?"

Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "I know I'd be safe, but what about you?"


Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "So I've seen people running around with new loot."

Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "I've had a full set of Mystical gear for years now."

Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "Oh you think Legendarys are good? You have no idea..."


Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "Necromancers, Primalists, Naturalists; what is this world coming to?"

Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "Warriors can no longer fight for themselves?"

Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "I'd rather summon Pancake Golems."

Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "Nothing goes better with a good stout than a stack of pancakes."

Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "That's a hint since clearly you aren't good at figuring those out."

Ansar El-Kerdany

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

Ansar El-Kerdany tells you, "Watch your step in that dangerous place, and I shall reward you upon your return."

Ansar El-Kerdany tells you, ""

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 we have decided that you may find the magic of an Arcane Pedestal intriguing."

Esmond Fielding tells you, "Discover the secrets to constructing one of these devices and I shall reward you."

Esmond Fielding tells you, "You managed to assemble the Arcane Pedestal. You are a clever one. 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 we have decided that... alright I'll be honest. Ulgrim begged us to direct people to Rand this month."

Niccolo De Luca tells you, "It seems he really wants more Brewmasters in this world. Convince Rand to let you see his Brewmaster's Bible and I'll reward you."

Niccolo De Luca tells you, "I can smell by your breath that you've been studying brewing in some form at least. Here is your reward and if you see Ulgrim let him know that we're even now."

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 Tusker Rampagers as the moderate difficulty prey."

Rand, Game Hunter tells you, "This month I've tagged Crystalline Wisps as the medium difficulty prey."

Rand, Game Hunter tells you, "This month I've tagged Drudges in the Valley of Death and Withered Atoll as the high difficulty prey."

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

Rand, Game Hunter tells you, "This month I've tagged Lugians in Path of the Blind as the other prey of highest difficulty."

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