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'''December 2013''' - [[Announcements - 2013/12 - The Holiday Rush|Announcements Page]]
'''December 2013''' - [[Announcements - 2013/12 - The Holiday Rush|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 - 2013/12 - The Holiday Rush#Teaser Images
}}


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* Patch Date: 10 December 2013
<gallery perrow=4>
* Patch Size: 2,707k (Client: 4,724k)
File:Teaser 20131201.jpg|Puny Isparian
File:Teaser 20131202.jpg|Dashing Through the Snow
File:Teaser 20131203.jpg|Oceans Drudge
File:Teaser 20131204.jpg|In Plain Sight
</gallery>


=== Release Notes ===
== Alchemy Changes ==
{{Patch Announcements Links
* Burden of phial components reduced to zero.
|  Current = https://www.asheronscall.com/en/content/december-2013-release-notes
* Crafting interaction for [[Alchemy Phials]] now yields 5 times more than before.
| Original = https://www.asheronscall.com/en/content/december-2013-release-notes
* New alchemy component called [[Alembic Incanta]] which is used to hasten the process of making oils by essentially removing the Alembic interaction of creating infusions. This new item can be purchased from the Arwic Archmage vendor.
|  Archive = Announcements - 2013/12 - The Holiday Rush#Release Notes
}}


=== Teaser ===
== Fletching Changes ==
{{Patch Announcements Links
* Burden of components reduced to zero.
|  Current = https://www.asheronscall.com/en/content/holiday-rush
* Increased stack size of non-alternate currency Greater Deadly ammo by 500.
| Original = https://www.asheronscall.com/en/content/holiday-rush
* Non-wrapped bundles of ammo that previously yielded 10 will now yield 100.
|  Archive = Announcements - 2013/12 - The Holiday Rush#Teaser
* Wrapped bundles that previously yielded 500 will now yield 1000.
}}
* Whittling interactions of wrapped fletching components adjusted accordingly.


=== Release Fiction ===
== Other Changes ==
{{Patch Announcements Links
* The [[Housing Commands|Housing]] guest list expanded to 128 guests.
|  Current = https://www.asheronscall.com/en/content/december-2013-release-fiction
| Original = https://www.asheronscall.com/en/content/december-2013-release-fiction
|  Archive = Announcements - 2013/12 - The Holiday Rush#Release Fiction
}}


=== Developer Comments ===
== New Quests ==
{{Patch Announcements Links
* [[Package Delivery]]
|  Current = ??
* [[Holly Jolly Helper Quest]]
| Original = ??
* [[Gurog Present Raids]]
|  Archive = Announcements - 2013/12 - The Holiday Rush#Developer Comments
* [[Drudge Present Raids]]
}}


== Discoveries ==
== Updated Quests ==
=== Patch Details ===
* [[Seasonal Quests#December|Seasonal Quests]] for December
Patch Date: 10th December, 2013<br>
** [[Hidden Presents]]
Patch Size: 2,707K (Client: 4,724KB)<br>
** [[Assault on Frost Haven]]
Hotfix: ???k (??th Month)
** [[Sclavus Santa's House Quest]]
* [[Monthly Explorer Society Quests]]
** Ansar El-Kerdany's quest: [[Jester's Lost Marbles]]
** Esmond Fielding quest: [[Jester Focuses]]
** Niccolo De Luca quest: [[The Jester]]


=== [[Town Crier]] Rumors ===
== New NPCs ==
''Free Rumors'':
* [[Osdryd]]
:<font color=darkgoldenrod>Town Crier tells you, "I've heard several reports of drudge balloon sightings near some of the towns of Dereth."</font><br>
* [[Raymond]]
* [[Jan]]
* [[Natalie]]
* [[Michelle]]
* [[Chrissy]]
* [[Cindy]]
* [[Blair]]
* [[Stephanie]]
* [[Janet]]
* [[Marcia]]
* [[Joanne]]
* [[Kim]]
* [[Jenny]]


== New Items ==
{{Item Table|Caption=[[Alchemy Items]]
| Alembic Incanta
| Concentrated Alembic Incanta
}}


:<font color=darkgoldenrod>Town Crier tells you, "I've heard several reports of a young man seeking help with some deliveries."</font><br>
{{Item Table|Caption=[[Armor]]
| Holiday Sweater
}}


{{Item Table|Caption=[[Housing Items]]
| Carenzi Trophy
| Holiday Stocking
| Mistletoe
| Pack Gurog
| Pack Max
| Pack Pilferer
| Holiday Chimney
| Holiday Garland
| Snow Tracks
}}


:<font color=darkgoldenrod>Town Crier tells you, "News! Presents have once again been hidden throughout Dereth!"</font><br>
{{Item Table|Caption=[[Objects]]
  | Drudge Balloon (Drudge Present Raids)
| Holiday Presents (Drudge Present Raids)
| Holiday Present (Gurog Present Raids)
}}


{{Item Table|Caption=[[Quest Items]]
| Undelivered Package
}}


:<font color=darkgoldenrod>Town Crier tells you, "I've heard some strange rumors of a pack of gurogs causing trouble in several different towns."</font><br>
{{Item Table|Caption=[[Text Items]]
| List of Deliveries (First Version)
| List of Deliveries (Second Version)
| List of Deliveries (Third Version)
}}


{{Item Table|Caption=[[Weapons]]
| Holiday Present
| Painter’s Palette
| Walking Cane
| Slight Walking Cane
| Hefty Walking Cane
| Fancy Walking Cane
| Wooden Top
}}


:<font color=darkgoldenrod>Town Crier tells you, "I've heard rumors of mosswarts causing trouble in one of the Sho towns.</font><br>
== Updated Items ==
* [[Fletching Items]]
** Burden reduced to zero.
** Value increased.
** Craft size per non-wrapped arrowhead bundle increased from 10 arrows to 100 arrows.
** Stack size for non-Greater Deadly ammo increased from 100 to 1,000.
** Stack size for non-alternate currency Greater Deadly ammo increased by 500.
** Wrapped bundles that previously yielded 500 will now yield 1,000.


* {{Icon Link|Legendary Key}} - Level 150 usage requirement added
* {{Icon Link|Life-attuned Rynthid Tentacle Wand}} - Magic mastery spell removed.


:<font color=darkgoldenrod>Town Crier tells you, "I've heard reports that the village of snowmen in Northern Osteth is once again having issues with some irate golem."</font><br>
== New Titles ==
* [[Gift Gopher]]
* [[Holiday Hero]]
* [[Holly Jolly Helper]]
* [[Present Protector]]
* [[Loss Prevention]]
* [[Shutterbug]]


== New Creatures ==
{{Creature Class|Drudge
| Drudge Pilferer
}}


:<font color=darkgoldenrod>Town Crier tells you, "News! Santa Sclavus has returned to Dereth, and needs assistance once again!"</font><br>
{{Creature Class|Gurog
  | Gurog Grump
| Gurog Mastermind
}}


{{Creature Class|Mosswart
| Mosswart Cynic
}}


''Pyreal Rumors:''
{{Creature Class|Rat
:<font color=darkgoldenrod>Town Crier tells you, "News! An invading force of drudges on balloons have been spotted randomly attacking towns throughout Dereth! When these attacks are detected, the Town Criers will do their best to ensure all of Dereth knows where their aid is needed!"</font><br>
  | Max
 
}}


:<font color=darkgoldenrod>Town Crier tells you, "A tour guide named Osdryd is seeking aid with some troublesome mosswarts in Sawato."</font><br>
== New Dialog ==
'''Town Crier'''


''Free Rumors''


:<font color=darkgoldenrod>Town Crier tells you, "A gentleman named Raymond is seeking aid with deliveries throughout Dereth.  He was last seen in the Fiun Outpost."</font><br>
{{Dialog|
|Town Crier tells you, "I've heard several reports of drudge balloon sightings near some of the towns of Dereth."


|Town Crier tells you, "I've heard several reports of a young man seeking help with some deliveries."


:<font color=darkgoldenrod>Town Crier tells you, "News! A pack of Gurogs have been spotted randomly attacking towns throughout Dereth!  When these attacks are detected, the Town Criers will do their best to ensure all of Dereth knows where their aid is needed!"</font><br>
|Town Crier tells you, "News! Presents have once again been hidden throughout Dereth!"


----
|Town Crier tells you, "I've heard some strange rumors of a pack of gurogs causing trouble in several different towns."


=== [[Ulgrim]] Rumors ===
|Town Crier tells you, "I've heard rumors of mosswarts causing trouble in one of the Sho towns.


''Free Rumors'':
|Town Crier tells you, "I've heard reports that the village of snowmen in Northern Osteth is once again having issues with some irate golem."
:<font color=darkgoldenrod>Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "I saw someone out hiding gifts around Dereth again."</font><br>
:<font color=darkgoldenrod>Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "I was told not to "borrow" one and bring it to my house again."</font><br>
:<font color=darkgoldenrod>Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "Some people are no fun."</font><br>
:<font color=darkgoldenrod>Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "It isn't like all of you didn't just barge into my house uninvited and open the gift anyway. So who is the truly rude one?"</font><br>


|Town Crier tells you, "News!  Santa Sclavus has returned to Dereth, and needs assistance once again!"


:<font color=darkgoldenrod>Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "I'm going to go out on a limb and say that Frosthaven is going to be having some trouble again soon."</font><br>
''Pyreal Rumors''
:<font color=darkgoldenrod>Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "It is almost like you can tell exactly when that trouble will happen year after year."</font><br>
:<font color=darkgoldenrod>Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "You'd think they would be ready for it, but nope. Every single time "Help me help me.""</font><br>
:<font color=darkgoldenrod>Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "I don't see them helping me with stout."</font><br>


|Town Crier tells you, "News! An invading force of drudges on balloons have been spotted randomly attacking towns throughout Dereth!  When these attacks are detected, the Town Criers will do their best to ensure all of Dereth knows where their aid is needed!"


:<font color=darkgoldenrod>Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "I've seen groups of creatures eyeing a few of the towns."</font><br>
|Town Crier tells you, "A tour guide named Osdryd is seeking aid with some troublesome mosswarts in Sawato."
:<font color=darkgoldenrod>Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "I don't know what they're up to, but I'm sure it won't end in caroling."</font><br>


|Town Crier tells you, "A gentleman named Raymond is seeking aid with deliveries throughout Dereth.  He was last seen in the Fiun Outpost."


''Stout Rumors:''
|Town Crier tells you, "News! A pack of Gurogs have been spotted randomly attacking towns throughout Dereth!  When these attacks are detected, the Town Criers will do their best to ensure all of Dereth knows where their aid is needed!"
:<font color=darkgoldenrod>Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "Santa Sclavus went and got himself captured again."</font><br>
:<font color=darkgoldenrod>Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "You might have to take a trip through silly puzzles, dangerous gumdrops and all kinds of shenanigans to free him."</font><br>
:<font color=darkgoldenrod>Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "I'll stay here, drink, and cause my own drunken shenanigans."</font><br>


'''Ulgrim the Unpleasant'''


:<font color=darkgoldenrod>Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "Holiday sweaters. Apparently it is the new thing."</font><br>
''Free Rumors''
:<font color=darkgoldenrod>Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "All bulky, constricting and itchy."</font><br>
:<font color=darkgoldenrod>Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "Give me a nice freeing robe anyday. The breeze is quite refreshing."</font><br>


|Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "I saw someone out hiding gifts around Dereth again."
|Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "I was told not to "borrow" one and bring it to my house again."
|Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "Some people are no fun."
|Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "It isn't like all of you didn't just barge into my house uninvited and open the gift anyway. So who is the truly rude one?"


:<font color=darkgoldenrod>Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "Oh you want a tip about where one of the gifts is?"</font><br>
|Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "I'm going to go out on a limb and say that Frosthaven is going to be having some trouble again soon."
:<font color=darkgoldenrod>Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "Well I want more stout."</font><br>
|Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "It is almost like you can tell exactly when that trouble will happen year after year."
|Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "You'd think they would be ready for it, but nope. Every single time "Help me help me.""
|Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "I don't see them helping me with stout."


----
|Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "I've seen groups of creatures eyeing a few of the towns."
|Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "I don't know what they're up to, but I'm sure it won't end in caroling."


=== New UI and Game Changes ===
''Stout Rumors''
<!-- For updates not covered by any of the sections below -->
* Winter has wrapped Dereth.
* [[Alchemy]] Changes:
** Burden of phial components reduced to zero.
** Crafting interaction for [[Alchemy Phials]] now yields 5 times more than before.
** New alchemy component called [[Alembic Incanta]] which is used to hasten the process of making oils by essentially removing the Alembic interaction of creating infusions. This new item can be purchased from the Arwic Archmage vendor.
** Burden of components reduced to zero.
** Increased stack size of non-alternate currency Greater Deadly ammo by 500.
** Non-wrapped bundles of ammo that previously yielded 10 will now yield 100.
** Wrapped bundles that previously yielded 500 will now yield 1000.
** Whittling interactions of wrapped fletching components adjusted accordingly.
* [[Fletching]] changes:
** Burden of components reduced to zero.
** Increased stack size of non-alternate currency Greater Deadly ammo by 500.
** Non-wrapped bundles of ammo that previously yielded 10 will now yield 100.
** Wrapped bundles that previously yielded 500 will now yield 1000.
** Whittling interactions of wrapped fletching components adjusted accordingly.
* The [[Housing Commands|Housing]] guest list was expanded to 128 guests.
* Removed Magic Mastery from [[Life-attuned Rynthid Tentacle Wand]].
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=== New [[Quests]] ===
|Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "Santa Sclavus went and got himself captured again."
* [[Package Delivery]]
|Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "You might have to take a trip through silly puzzles, dangerous gumdrops and all kinds of shenanigans to free him."
* [[Holly Jolly Helper Quest]]
|Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "I'll stay here, drink, and cause my own drunken shenanigans."


==== [[Live Event]]s ====
|Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "Holiday sweaters. Apparently it is the new thing."
* Timed events? [[2013/12/11 - Gurog Present Raids]]
|Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "All bulky, constricting and itchy."
|Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "Give me a nice freeing robe anyday. The breeze is quite refreshing."


==== [[Bonus XP/Luminance Events]] ====
|Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "Oh you want a tip about where one of the gifts is?"
|Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "Well I want more stout."


==== Updated [[Quests]] ====
'''Ansar El-Kerdany'''
* [[Seasonal_Quests#December_.28Christmas.29|Seasonal Quests]] for December
** [[Hidden Presents]]
** [[Assault on Frost Haven]]
** [[Sclavus Santa's House Quest]]
* [[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]].


:* [[Ansar El-Kerdany]]: - [[Jester's Lost Marbles]]
|Ansar El-Kerdany tells you, "Greetings, Adventurer! We are looking for adventurers to help the Jester."
:*:<font color=darkgoldenrod>Ansar El-Kerdany tells you, "Greetings, Adventurer! We are looking for adventurers to help the Jester."</font>
|Ansar El-Kerdany tells you, "Discover his ten markers in the Mhoire Armory. Is it a game? Who knows, but at least it will calm the crazy beast."
:*:<font color=darkgoldenrod>Ansar El-Kerdany tells you, "Discover his ten markers in the Mhoire Armory. Is it a game? Who knows, but at least it will calm the crazy beast."</font>
|Ansar El-Kerdany tells you, "If you ask me, I think he's lost his marbles if you know what I mean."
:*:<font color=darkgoldenrod>Ansar El-Kerdany tells you, "If you ask me, I think he's lost his marbles if you know what I mean."</font>
:*:- Completion Message;
:*:<font color=darkgoldenrod>Ansar El-Kerdany tells you, ""</font>


:* [[Esmond Fielding]]: - [[Jester Focuses]]
'''Esmond Fielding'''
:*:<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 the Jester could use a little clarity."</font>
:*:<font color=darkgoldenrod>Esmond Fielding tells you, "Get him whatever he needs to quiet those voices in his head. I shall reward you upon your successful return."</font>
:*:- Completion Message;
:*:<font color=darkgoldenrod>Esmond Fielding tells you, </font>


:* [[Niccolo De Luca]]: - [[The Jester]]
|Esmond Fielding tells you, "Greetings, Adventurer! The Explorer Society has decided it would help direct attention to citizens in need of help."
:*:<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>
|Esmond Fielding tells you, "This month we have decided that the Jester could use a little clarity."
:*:<font color=darkgoldenrod>Niccolo De Luca tells you, "This month we have decided that The Jester needs some help. Seriously, that guy needs some major help."</font>
|Esmond Fielding tells you, "Get him whatever he needs to quiet those voices in his head. I shall reward you upon your successful return."
:*:<font color=darkgoldenrod>Niccolo De Luca tells you, "Head to his prison and return to me when whatever you may need to do is done. Be ready for anything."</font>
:*:- Completion Message;
:*:<font color=darkgoldenrod>Niccolo De Luca tells you, ""</font>


*[[Monthly Game Hunter]]
'''Niccolo De Luca'''
*: 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>
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=== New [[NPCs]] ===
|Niccolo De Luca tells you, "Greetings, Adventurer! The Explorer Society has decided it would help direct attention to citizens in need of help."
* [[Osdryd]] - 29.0S, 58.9E in [[Sawato]]
|Niccolo De Luca tells you, "This month we have decided that The Jester needs some help. Seriously, that guy needs some major help."
* [[Raymond]] - 95.7N 56.6W near the [[Fiun Outpost]]
|Niccolo De Luca tells you, "Head to his prison and return to me when whatever you may need to do is done. Be ready for anything."
*[[Jan]] - 43.0N, 66.7W ([[Greenspire]])
*[[Natalie]] - 74.4S, 19.2E ([[Qalaba'r]])
*[[Michelle]] - 41.5N, 34.5E ([[Holtburg]])
*[[Chrissy]] - 17.9N, 64.3E ([[Eastham]])
*[[Cindy]] – 40.8N, 83.3W ([[Redspire]])
*[[Blair]] – 61.3S, 82.1E ([[Mayoi]])
*[[Stephanie]] – 33.2S, 72.7E ([[Shoushi]])
*[[Janet]] – 25.3N, 49.2E ([[Cragstone]])
*[[Marcia]] - 39.0N 75.3W ([[Bluespire]])
*[[Joanne]] - 29.4N 27.2E ([[Glenden Wood]])
*[[Kim]] - 21.8S 1.6W ([[Yaraq]])
*[[Jenny]] - 10.3N 58.3E ([[Rithwic]])


==== Updated [[NPCs]] ====
'''Rand, Game Hunter'''


==== Retired [[NPCs]] ====
|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."
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|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."
=== New [[Locations]] ===
|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."
==== Updated Locations ====
 
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=== New [[Items]] ===
{{Item Table|Caption=[[Package Delivery]]
| List of Deliveries
| Undelivered Package
| Carenzi Trophy
| Holiday Chimney
| Holiday Garland
| Holiday Present
| Holiday Sweater
| Mistletoe
| Snow Tracks
}}
{{Item Table|Caption=[[Holly Jolly Helper Quest]]
| Walking Cane
| Slight Walking Cane
| Hefty Walking Cane
| Fancy Walking Cane
}}
{{Item Table|Caption=[[2013/12/11 - Gurog Present Raids]]
|Holiday Present (Gurog Present Raids)
|Pack Gurog
|Pack Max
|Mistletoe
}}
{{Item Table|Caption=[https://www.asheronscall.com/en/content/ac-screenshot-contest December 2013 Screen Shot contest]
| Painter’s Palette
}}
{{Item Table|Caption=[[Assault on Frost Haven]]
| Walking Cane
}}
{{Item Table|Caption=[[Alchemy]]
| Alembic Incanta
}}
==== Updated [[Items]] ====
{{Item Table|Caption=[[Legendary Chests]]
| Legendary Key
}}
{{Item Table|Caption=[[4 Corners of Dereth]] quest
| Idol of the Recluse
}}
{{Item Table|Caption=[[Rynthid Tentacle Weapons]] quest
| Life-attuned Rynthid Tentacle Wand
}}
}}


==== Retired [[Items]] ====
== Related Articles ==
* [[Announcements - 2013/12 - The Holiday Rush#Release Notes|Release Notes]]
* [[Announcements - 2013/12 - The Holiday Rush#Teaser|Teaser]]
* [[Announcements - 2013/12 - The Holiday Rush#Release Fiction|Release Fiction]]
* [https://www.asheronscall.com/en/content/screenshot-contest-winners Contest winners]


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== Media ==
 
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=== New [[Titles]] ===
File:Teaser 20131201.jpg|Puny Isparian
<!-- For titles, please create as a link and make the link a redirect to the quest/event where title is obtained. -->
File:Teaser 20131202.jpg|Dashing Through the Snow
* [[Gift Gopher]]
File:Teaser 20131203.jpg|Oceans Drudge
 
File:Teaser 20131204.jpg|In Plain Sight
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File:The Holiday Rush Splash Screen.jpg
 
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=== Portal.dat ===
:[[File:Portaldat 201312.png]]
 
=== Portal.dat (Ingame Icons) ===
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=== New [[Creatures]] ===
{{Creature Class|Gurog
| Gurog Grump
| Gurog Mastermind
}}
 
{{Creature Class|Mosswart
| Mosswart Cynic
}}
 
{{Creature Class|Rat
| Max
}}
 
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=== Images ===
Click image for full size.
<gallery widths=200px heights=200px perrow=4>
File:Painter’s Palette Live.jpg|[[Painter’s Palette]]
File:Walking Cane Live.jpg|[[Walking Cane]]
File:Snow Tracks Live.jpg|[[Snow Tracks]]
File:Holiday Sweater Live.jpg|[[Holiday Sweater]]
</gallery>
</gallery>


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[[Category:Events]]
 
=== [[Known Issues]] ===
 
==== [[Typos]] ====
 
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=== Splash Screen ===
[[File:The Holiday Rush Splash Screen.jpg]]
 
[[Category:Patch]]

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December 2013 - Announcements Page

  • Patch Date: 10 December 2013
  • Patch Size: 2,707k (Client: 4,724k)

Alchemy Changes

  • Burden of phial components reduced to zero.
  • Crafting interaction for Alchemy Phials now yields 5 times more than before.
  • New alchemy component called Alembic Incanta which is used to hasten the process of making oils by essentially removing the Alembic interaction of creating infusions. This new item can be purchased from the Arwic Archmage vendor.

Fletching Changes

  • Burden of components reduced to zero.
  • Increased stack size of non-alternate currency Greater Deadly ammo by 500.
  • Non-wrapped bundles of ammo that previously yielded 10 will now yield 100.
  • Wrapped bundles that previously yielded 500 will now yield 1000.
  • Whittling interactions of wrapped fletching components adjusted accordingly.

Other Changes

  • The Housing guest list expanded to 128 guests.

New Quests

Updated Quests

New NPCs

New Items

Alembic Incanta Concentrated Alembic Incanta

Holiday Sweater

Carenzi Trophy Holiday Stocking Mistletoe Pack Gurog Pack Max Pack Pilferer Holiday Chimney Holiday Garland Snow Tracks

Drudge Balloon (Drudge Present Raids) Holiday Presents (Drudge Present Raids) Holiday Present (Gurog Present Raids)

Undelivered Package

List of Deliveries (First Version) List of Deliveries (Second Version) List of Deliveries (Third Version)

Holiday Present Painter’s Palette Walking Cane Slight Walking Cane Hefty Walking Cane Fancy Walking Cane Wooden Top

Updated Items

  • Fletching Items
    • Burden reduced to zero.
    • Value increased.
    • Craft size per non-wrapped arrowhead bundle increased from 10 arrows to 100 arrows.
    • Stack size for non-Greater Deadly ammo increased from 100 to 1,000.
    • Stack size for non-alternate currency Greater Deadly ammo increased by 500.
    • Wrapped bundles that previously yielded 500 will now yield 1,000.

New Titles

New Creatures

Drudge

Gurog

Mosswart

Rat

New Dialog

Town Crier

Free Rumors

Town Crier tells you, "I've heard several reports of drudge balloon sightings near some of the towns of Dereth."

Town Crier tells you, "I've heard several reports of a young man seeking help with some deliveries."

Town Crier tells you, "News! Presents have once again been hidden throughout Dereth!"

Town Crier tells you, "I've heard some strange rumors of a pack of gurogs causing trouble in several different towns."

Town Crier tells you, "I've heard rumors of mosswarts causing trouble in one of the Sho towns.

Town Crier tells you, "I've heard reports that the village of snowmen in Northern Osteth is once again having issues with some irate golem."

Town Crier tells you, "News! Santa Sclavus has returned to Dereth, and needs assistance once again!"

Pyreal Rumors

Town Crier tells you, "News! An invading force of drudges on balloons have been spotted randomly attacking towns throughout Dereth! When these attacks are detected, the Town Criers will do their best to ensure all of Dereth knows where their aid is needed!"

Town Crier tells you, "A tour guide named Osdryd is seeking aid with some troublesome mosswarts in Sawato."

Town Crier tells you, "A gentleman named Raymond is seeking aid with deliveries throughout Dereth. He was last seen in the Fiun Outpost."

Town Crier tells you, "News! A pack of Gurogs have been spotted randomly attacking towns throughout Dereth! When these attacks are detected, the Town Criers will do their best to ensure all of Dereth knows where their aid is needed!"

Ulgrim the Unpleasant

Free Rumors

Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "I saw someone out hiding gifts around Dereth again."

Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "I was told not to "borrow" one and bring it to my house again."

Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "Some people are no fun."

Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "It isn't like all of you didn't just barge into my house uninvited and open the gift anyway. So who is the truly rude one?"

Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "I'm going to go out on a limb and say that Frosthaven is going to be having some trouble again soon."

Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "It is almost like you can tell exactly when that trouble will happen year after year."

Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "You'd think they would be ready for it, but nope. Every single time "Help me help me.""

Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "I don't see them helping me with stout."

Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "I've seen groups of creatures eyeing a few of the towns."

Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "I don't know what they're up to, but I'm sure it won't end in caroling."

Stout Rumors

Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "Santa Sclavus went and got himself captured again."

Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "You might have to take a trip through silly puzzles, dangerous gumdrops and all kinds of shenanigans to free him."

Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "I'll stay here, drink, and cause my own drunken shenanigans."

Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "Holiday sweaters. Apparently it is the new thing."

Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "All bulky, constricting and itchy."

Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "Give me a nice freeing robe anyday. The breeze is quite refreshing."

Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "Oh you want a tip about where one of the gifts is?"

Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "Well I want more stout."

Ansar El-Kerdany

Ansar El-Kerdany tells you, "Greetings, Adventurer! We are looking for adventurers to help the Jester."

Ansar El-Kerdany tells you, "Discover his ten markers in the Mhoire Armory. Is it a game? Who knows, but at least it will calm the crazy beast."

Ansar El-Kerdany tells you, "If you ask me, I think he's lost his marbles if you know what I mean."

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 the Jester could use a little clarity."

Esmond Fielding tells you, "Get him whatever he needs to quiet those voices in his head. I shall reward you upon your successful return."

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 The Jester needs some help. Seriously, that guy needs some major help."

Niccolo De Luca tells you, "Head to his prison and return to me when whatever you may need to do is done. Be ready for anything."

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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