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1 - Rising Storm
2 - Do Virindi Mourn Lost Energies
3 - What a Shocker

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Patch Details

Patch Date: 9th July, 2013
Patch Size: 611K (Client: 4716KB)
Network Revamp Hotfix: 10K (Client: 4724KB) 30th July, 2013 - Link

Town Crier Rumors

Free Rumors:

Town Crier tells you, "I've heard even more rumors of strange shards being found somewhere in the Direlands."

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

Town Crier tells you, "I've heard reports of several treasure rooms have been located in various dungeons throughout Dereth."

Pyreal Rumors:

Town Crier tells you, "I've had several reports of new treasure rooms located in the dungeons hidden under the Ice Valley."

Town Crier tells you, "I heard a secret, but it'll cost you more than that."

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

Ulgrim Rumors

Free Rumors:

Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "I took a jaunt down into Deewain's old cave."

Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "Seems the new occupant is stockpiling some treasure in there."

Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "Deewain was such a misunderstood creature. Heck of a drinker through."

Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "It seems the Curator of Torment left some work behind. What will be discovered in that research?"

Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "Did you know that Shikken Moriyaki used legendary loot to try and bribe the Sclavus onto Hoshino's side."

Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "That guy really was ahead of his time."

Stout Rumors:

Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "Legendary loot seems to be popping up everywhere these days."

Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "I bet the Empyreans even brought some back with them."

Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "The Vision of Horror is out in the middle of the Obsidian Plains researching what the Curator left behind."

Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "Any of you mere mortals would be so devastated by losing a close friend you wouldn't be able to function."

Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "It would be admirable if only I were a mortal myself."

Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "Can you imagine what it would have been like to be in the Gurog Facility when they broke lose and started tearing their makers apart limb by limb?"

Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "Quite exciting I'd imagine."

Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "Yes, tragic of course. Always tragic when someone gets their limbs torn off, but don't you think it would have been exciting to see?"

Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "Well you're just no fun then so get lost."

Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "You're right, that was out of line. Give me another stout and then get lost."

New UI and Game Changes

More UI updates:
- Option for side by side vitals.
- Moved value & burden back to the top of examination.
- Examination panel now updates more frequently while in combat mode.
- SaveAutoUI file is now loaded upon login if character name, server, and resolution correctly matches.
Increased the Mana Conversion bonus from 4% to 8% on the Seasoned Explorer Nether Staff & Seasoned Explorer Baton.

New Quests

Seed of Power

Live Events

2013/07 - Lord of Inescapable Lies - Harvestgain and Frostfell, 19th July, 2013 and
2013/07 - The Dark Imagining - Frostfell, 19th July, 2013 and
2013/07 - The Final Dreaming - Leafcull, 23rd July, 2013

Updated Quests

The following quests have been updated with Legendary Key rewards.
- Deewain's Dark Cavern
- Gurog Creation (AKA Nalicana's Test)
- Empyrean Rescue
- Sclavus Ritual (AKA Serpent Burial Grounds Quest)
- Geraine's Time Ritual (AKA Halt Dericost Ritual Quest)
- Bloodstone Factory (AKA Bloodstone Investigation)
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 here.

Ansar El-Kerdany: (Monthly) - Geraine's Exposé (AKA Strathelar Royal Cloak Quest)
Ansar El-Kerdany tells you, "Greetings, Adventurer! We are looking for adventurers willing to aid Sir Daeglan."

Ansar El-Kerdany tells you, "It appears he is interested in writings that deal with the plans of Geraine."

Ansar El-Kerdany tells you, "Retrieve these for him and I shall reward you."

- Completion Message;

Ansar El-Kerdany tells you, ""

Esmond Fielding: (Bi-Weekly) - Tanada Temple of Black Water
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 Pau Yajin needs assistance in investigating the corruption of the Tanada Clan."

Esmond Fielding tells you, "Speak with Pau Yajin and do as he asks. I shall reward you upon your successful return."

- Completion Message;

Esmond Fielding tells you, "You defeated the Virindi Watcher? You are a worthy soldier indeed. Take this as your reward."

Niccolo De Luca: (Weekly) - The Empyrean Portalspace Stabilizer
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 heard that Asheron's Emissaries are looking for help in protecting Asheron's Portal Devices."

Niccolo De Luca tells you, "Take on this challenge and fight back the Virindi nuisance. Return to me once you've done this and I'll reward you."

- Completion Message;

Niccolo De Luca tells you, "The Virindi can be quite the menace at times. Here is your reward."

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 after finishing each Kill Task to get your bonus.

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 Olthoi Swarm Legionaries find them and kill them. This is my easiest prey, hunters of a moderate level should be able to complete this task."

Rand, Game Hunter tells you, "This month I've tagged Olthoi Swarm Nobles find them and kill them. This prey is more difficult. Hunters of a high level should be able to complete this task."

Rand, Game Hunter tells you, "This month I've tagged Primordial Olthoi in the Valley of Death find them and kill them. This prey should only be hunted by hunters with extensive hunting experience."

Rand, Game Hunter tells you, "This month I've tagged Paradox-touched Olthoi Slashers find them and kill them. This prey is extremely difficult and should only be hunted by the most experienced hunters."

Rand, Game Hunter tells you, "This month I've tagged Olthoi Slayers find them and kill them. This prey is also extremely difficult and should only be hunted by the most experienced hunters."

New NPCs

Updated NPCs

Barkeeper AmberJill in the Aluvian hall of the Town Network.

Retired NPCs

New Locations

Rynthid Crystal Access Device at 63.1S, 65.5W

Updated Locations

New Items

Contracts

Contract for Snow Tusker Tusk Contract for Journey to Madness

Seed of Power quest

Splinter of Anger Splinter of Misery Splinter of Hatred Focused Splinter of Anger Focused Splinter of Misery Focused Splinter of Hatred Lightning Cloud

Updated items

Seasoned Explorer Weapons

Seasoned Explorer Baton - Mana conversion bonus increased from 4% to 8%
Seasoned Explorer Nether Staff - Mana conversion bonus increased from 4% to 8%

Retired Items

New Titles

Title

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Portal.dat (Ingame Icons)

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New Creatures

Virindi

Rift

Marionette

Marionette of DreamMarionette of Dream/Point of Interest

Updated Creatures

Gear Knight

Kul BronzegearKul Bronzegear/

Images

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Known Issues

Typos

During the Live Events this month the dialog states "You take a reinforced mana forge key from the chest." when in fact you actually loot Aged Legendary Keys and not Mana Forge Keys.

Splash Screen

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 Patch Date: 9th July, 2013<br>
 Patch Size: 611K (Client: 4716KB)<br>
-Network Revamp Hotfix: 10K (Client: 4724KB) 30th July - [https://www.asheronscall.com/en/forums/showthread.php?&postid=692609 Link]
+Network Revamp Hotfix: 10K (Client: 4724KB) 30th July, 2013 - [https://www.asheronscall.com/en/forums/showthread.php?&postid=692609 Link]
 === [[Town Crier]] Rumors ===