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The forecasts have proven true! Yesterday, like all the days before, the snow gleamed only on Dereth's far-off peaks, stark, clean, and unattainable, a symbol of impossible quests. But this morning, Derethians from Holtburg to the sub-tropical reaches of the southernmost Sho and Gharu'ndim lands awoke to find snow falling outside their windows. During the intermittent breaks, the sun beat feebly in the frosty sky. The first adventurers to explore this strange wonderland were startled by crude snowmen that materialized in a swirl of ice -- only to cast beneficial enchantments on them. Taking these kindly creatures as a good omen, citizens declared a holiday vigil for the sun to regain its strength, and have put aside their usual activities to invent food recipes and create festive robes, candles, and paper lanterns. | |||
However, many sages are studying the situation under grave doubt, fearing some baleful magic is at work. In every town, criers announce that the team of Sir Joffre Tremblant, who sought a fabled mountain city, is overdue to return. Scouts ranging far afield have brought back reports of new snowmen of nasty disposition and even a few of gigantic size. Meanwhile, the world grows colder still . . . | |||
=== Release Notes === | === Release Notes === | ||
Revision as of 21:21, 27 April 2009
December 1999 - Announcements Page
Turbine/Microsoft Announcements
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Atop a hill overlooking Zaikhal, Asaina al-Arqis placed a crystal apparatus on the ground, aligning it to the setting sun. The light caught within its facets, held, and the delicate mechanism began to gently spin. She frowned and tapped the base of the device. Over the past three days, the portents had been clear. Portal runners from Hebian-To and Cragstone confirmed it: the temperature was slowly, steadily falling, and showed no signs of stopping...
Atop the dune, under the feeble sunset light, Asaina al-Arqis hugged her thick cloak around her, blew into her hands, and bent and replaced the gem at the apex of her sensing apparatus. Sunlight glinted from the facets, sank within, then struck a violent spark at the center. With a crack the light winked out, the supporting wires loosed their hold, and the suddenly gray stone fell beside the last two she'd tested. She could not calibrate the equipment any finer, but she knew enough. A week, perhaps, probably less, and even the desert would freeze. It was time to give a final report to the Council.
Murmurs and coughs faded from the Council chamber as the four-foot column of enchanted ice drained candlelight from the room. "Here is yet another image," said Asaina al-Arqis to the assembly. "This is what the shard foresees for Qalaba'r." The stolen light resolved into a view of the familiar desert town, but it could hardly be recognized: snow was in the air and lay thick on the ground. "It is time to prepare. Mark me -- tomorrow, the view outside your own windows will be very much the same."
Rollout
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The forecasts have proven true! Yesterday, like all the days before, the snow gleamed only on Dereth's far-off peaks, stark, clean, and unattainable, a symbol of impossible quests. But this morning, Derethians from Holtburg to the sub-tropical reaches of the southernmost Sho and Gharu'ndim lands awoke to find snow falling outside their windows. During the intermittent breaks, the sun beat feebly in the frosty sky. The first adventurers to explore this strange wonderland were startled by crude snowmen that materialized in a swirl of ice -- only to cast beneficial enchantments on them. Taking these kindly creatures as a good omen, citizens declared a holiday vigil for the sun to regain its strength, and have put aside their usual activities to invent food recipes and create festive robes, candles, and paper lanterns.
However, many sages are studying the situation under grave doubt, fearing some baleful magic is at work. In every town, criers announce that the team of Sir Joffre Tremblant, who sought a fabled mountain city, is overdue to return. Scouts ranging far afield have brought back reports of new snowmen of nasty disposition and even a few of gigantic size. Meanwhile, the world grows colder still . . .
Release Notes
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Letter to the Players
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Recap
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Discoveries
Town Crier Rumors
- Town Crier tells you, "An unexpected chill has brought snow and ice to much of Dereth. No one knows what has brought this sudden chill upon us. The word is to be wary of the snowmen. There're rumors of bigger ones too!"
- Town Crier tells you, "New robes available at some tailors! Wear yours for special occasions or as a fashion statement!"
- Town Crier tells you, "Sir Joffre Tremblant's adventuring party has gone missing. The group was last seen heading north from Arwic."
- Town Crier tells you, "Some people claim that the sun has grown slightly dimmer, but no one has confirmed this for sure. Some say it has contributed to the sudden chill. I also accept money, if you want more news."
- Town Crier tells you, "There is a season in the Naqut, back in Ispar, during which the winds gust constantly, and sandstorms cover the land, blotting out much of the light. It is called the Night Feast, during which we pray for fortune in the coming year, cook food with fine spices like cinnamon and oregano, and Feast the night away!"
- Town Crier tells you, "This is the time when we Aluvians are celebrating the Solstice, a time of lights and drinking and very good cheer. Join me in wishing Aluvians everywhere a fine and wonderful Solstice! Nothing is better at a time like this than a good drink and a fine apple pie."
- Town Crier tells you, "We celebrate now the Festival of Lights. Bring your torches and circle around, while we honor the Elder Spirits whose truths bring us light. Enjoy the food and drink, maybe someone will at last replicate the fiery kimchi that will make our celebrations complete."
New Quests
New NPCs
- Mairisa bint Fuda in Plateau Village
- Lady Tallial in Neydisa Castle
- Gormling the Sneaky Seneschal in Neydisa Castle
- Yi Yo-Jin in Neydisa Castle
- Jourgensson in Bandit Castle
- Gwillim, the Apprentice in Bandit Castle
- Karwin, the Lunatic in Bandit Castle
Updated NPCs
New Locations
New Dungeons
New Points of Interest
Updated Locations
- Bandit Castle & Neydisa Castle have multiple new and updated NPCs, with quests to go along.
- Ancient Lighthouse, Disaster Maze, Lightless Catacombs, and Small Ice Cave updated: Contain new lore documents.
New Items
Dho Vest and Robe
Faran Robe
Faran Robe with Hood
Gelidite Robe
Hoary Mattekar Robe
Ice Heaume of Frore
Neydisa Hauberk
Suikan Robe
Hammer of Frore
Tremblant's Ivory Staff
Brief Note
Gelidite Standing Stone Translation Gwillim's Alchemy NotesFile:Hasty Note Icon.png Hasty Note
Legend of Frore Our Great Work Quick Note Shadow's Note Specialty Cookbook The Book of Minesh The Tremblant Party (Aluvian) The Tremblant Party (Gharu'ndim) The Tremblant Party (Sho) Translated History Book (Dusty Volume) Translated History Book (An Old Volume) Virindi's Note Yarick's Journal
Carrot Cake
Famous Pizza
Fruitcake
Hot Kimchi
Spiced Apple Pie
Bandit Rune Transcription
Complete Rune Transcription
Gelidite Treasure Key
History Shelf
Partial Rune Transcription
Neydisa Rune Transcription
Stonehold Rune Transcription
New Creatures
Known Issues
Typos
- The Tremblant Rumor -- Gharun'dim [sic] Rumor