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Discoveries

Town Crier Rumors

Town Crier tells you, "I heard there are a couple of new Lifestones on Marae Lassel."

Town Crier tells you, "I understand there is a new portal to the Vesayan Islands. It is south of Mayoi, my sister was running on the beach there, accidentally went through it and was eaten. Luckily, she had recently registered at one of Nuhmudira's new Lifestones, but it was back on Marae Lassel. She had a long trip back."

Town Crier tells you, "With the new creatures that have taken over the Direlands, the Tumeroks out there have been fortifying their holdings. Be careful if you go to visit them, though - these are NOT the friendly kind of Tumerok. Rumor mongers in Dryreach, Stonehold, and Fort Tethana have more information."

Town Crier tells you, "The migration of creatures seems to have settled down a bit. I went hunting the other day and found that one monster I never could kill readily was easier to defeat. Yet another, that I always thought was all too easy to hunt, killed me. Dead. I wanted to laugh but it hurt too much with my lungs ripped out."

Town Crier tells you, "Felscuda, who is in the employ of Lady Folthid, needs some parchment for her studies. You can find her northeast of Yanshi."

Town Crier tells you, "It appears the research that Nuhmudira has been conducting into the lore of Lifestones has resulted in the placement of a number of new Lifestones. Give me some money and I may tell where they are."

Town Crier tells you, "The Tomb of Anadil has been robbed!"

Town Crier tells you, "Devana bint Hamudi of Zaikhal is looking for help. Take an Ash Tooth Dagger to an Ivory Crafter to find out how you can get involved."

Town Crier tells you, "There's a strange old lady who lives in a cave near Cragstone. When I was younger, we'd go down there and play jokes on her all the time. She hated us."

Town Crier tells you, "I overheard someone say that they were able to get their Tumerok Banner framed at one of the Master Furniture Makers. He did warn, however, that once you get a framed version you cannot trade it in for the reward. There was something else... oh yes, he said the Master Furniture Maker crafted a mounted version of the Pyreal Bell for his roof. The Furniture Maker said he could exchange it for an unmounted version whenever he wanted, at no charge."

Town Crier tells you, "On Marae Lassel there is a Lifestone near the Marescent Plateau Portal and near the northernmost coast of the island."

Town Crier tells you, "Mi Krau-Li has been restless lately. Look for more information at the barkeep in Cragstone."

Town Crier tells you, "There is a new Lifestone between Danby and Plateau Village. Also a new one in the Direlands on the north coast, north of Tumerok Fortress."

Town Crier tells you, "I heard something strange about undead in Bellig Tower. My sister's boyfriend told me that they seem to be training reedsharks in there now."

Town Crier tells you, "Some of Nuhmudira's new Lifestones are in the Othoi North area. One is east of the Olthoi Tunnels, another on the coast north of Mountain Pass and one on the north coast"

Town Crier tells you, "I understand one of Nuhmudira's students in Glenden Wood is still requesting help in obtaining crystals for Nuhmudira."

New UI and Major Game Changes

A new style of Lifestone has popped up on the landscape.
Monster rebalancing is complete. Monsters' levels are more indicative of the areas where they live. Rebalancing involved the revision of melee, missile, and magical abilities and defenses, along with updating the weapons monsters use in combat. More information is available in this month's Letter to the Players.
Many existing quests updated to be more difficult but also more rewarding.
The Fellowship panel updated and now displays the vitals, level and xp percentage of each player in the fellow.

Updated Quests

Hamud's Pyreal Katar Quest
- Creature spawns updated with tougher levels.
- Pyreal Katar updated.
Overlord's Sword Quest
- Sword artwork and stats updated.
- Tumerok Fortress now has tougher Tumeroks.
- Overlord's chest updated.
Quiddity Weapons Quest
- Quiddity Atlatl now available.
Singularity Weapons
- Singularitry Atlatl now available.
Attribute Redistribution
- 3 week timer reduced to 2 weeks.
Skill Specialization
- 3 week timer reduced to 2 weeks.
Staff of the Nomads Quest
- Staff updated.
- Additional steps added to the quest.
Tibri's Fire Spear Quest
- Spear updated.
- Cave now has higher level creatures and no restriction.
- Xp reward added.
Tumerok Banners Quest
- Banner signs can now be framed by master house decorators.
Now Repeatable:
- The Blind Snowman
- Major Prismatic Stone Quest
- Gaerlan's Citadel (Martine's Mask and Robe)
- Shadow Armor Quest
- Sword of Lost Light Quest (SoLL Infusions)

New Locations

41.0N, 77.4W (Marae Lassel)
59.2N, 76.9W (Marae Lassel)
32.2N, 38.5W - Lifestone
80.1S, 96.7E (Vesayen Isles)
50.2N, 73.1E
48.3N, 57.4E
40.6N, 12.5E
21.6N, 75.2W (New style lifestone)
Vesayen Isles Portal - 65.7S, 84.9E near Mayoi

Updated Locations

A Cave - Higher level Banderlings and level restriction removed.
Tumerok Fortress - Updated with higher level Tumeroks.
Holtburg Dungeon - Level restriction removed.
Yaraq Tunnels - Level restriction removed.
Yanshi Tunnels - Level restriction removed.
Shoushi Grotto - Level restriction removed.
Dungeon Manor - Level restriction removed.
Rithwic Crypt - Level restriction removed.
Carved Cave - Level restriction removed.
Halls of the Lost Light - Level restriction removed.
Fenmalain Vestibule - Now level 10+.
Caulnalain Vestibule - Now level 26+.
Northern Quiddity Dungeon - Upper level cap removed (20-35).
Southern Quiddity Dungeon - Upper level cap removed (20-35).
Northern Infiltrator Keep - Upper level cap removed (25-40).
Southern Infiltrator Keep - Upper level cap removed (25-40).
Empyrean Cloister - Lower Mausoleum is now 15+. Upper Mausoleum is now 21+.
Lower Chakron Flux - Now level 36+.
Shade Stronghold - Now level 31+.
Upper Shade Stronghold - Now level 26+.
Singular Pyreal Repository - Upper level cap removed.
Singular Chorizite Repository - Upper level cap removed.
Singular Obsidian Repository - Upper level cap removed.
Olthoi Arcade -

New Items

Staff of the Nomads Quest

Note (Anadil's Tomb) Note (Abandoned Observatory) Splintered Staff (Necropolis) Splintered Staff (Lightless Catacombs) Staff of the Nomads

Framed Tumerok Banners

Falcon Banner (Framed) Serpent Banner (Framed) Shreth Banner (Framed) Reedshark Banner (Framed) Gromnie Banner (Framed) Mask Banner (Framed)

Quest Atlatls and Darts

Caulnalain Crystal Atlatl Fenmalain Crystal Atlatl Shendolain Crystal Atlatl Atlatl of the Quiddity Singularity Atlatl Skeletal Atlatl Crystal-tip Atlatl Dart

Fetid Dirk

Updated Items

Ash Tooth Dagger - Updated from 4 - 7, Slash/Pierce to 6 - 12, Electric, +5%, +5.0%.
Auroch Horn Spear - Updated from 3 - 10, Pierce to 3.75 - 15, Electric, +3%, +5.0%. New Icon.
Basalt Blade - Updated from 1.5 - 6, Slash, +3%, +7%, to 3 - 12, Fire, +8%, +13.0% and Crushing Blow. New Spells.
Blue Orb - Description updated.
Crystal Sword - Updated from 8 - 16, Slash/Pierce, +10%, +10% to 24 - 48, Pierce, +6%, +6.0%. New Spells.
Bundle of Crystal Arrowheads - 1 bundle now creates 250 arrows/quarrels/darts instead of 10.
Dagger of Tikola - Updated from 3 - 12, Slash/Pierce to 3 - 12, Fire, +3%, +3.0% and Biting Strike.
Dark Sorcerer's Phylactery - Spells added: Mana Conversion Mastery Self VI and Minor Willpower.
Diamond Shield - 300 Melee Wield Req. and Impenetrability V added. All spells updated to level VI.
File:Ebon Spine Harpoon Spear Icon.png Ebon Spine Harpoon Spear - Cold/Pierce damage changed to Cold only.
Energy Crown - Updated with Magic Resistance Self IV. Lore req. reduced to 100.
Fang Mace - Updated from 2 - 30, Speed 60 to 15 - 30, +5%, +5.0%, Speed 120.
Fine Spine Axe - Updated from 7 - 14, Slash to 10 - 20, Cold, +5%, +5.0%.
Gauntlets of Marksmanship - Spells added: Thrown Weapons Mastery Self V. Invulnerability Self III increased to VI.
Glacial Golem Heart - Icon updated.
Golem Jo - Updated from 4 - 8, Bludge to 5 - 10, Electric. Icon updated.
Golem Mace - Updated from 6 - 11, Bludge, 4.0% melee to 9 - 18, Electric, 5%, 7.0%.
Hammer of Lightning - Updated from 5 - 10 to 10 - 20, +5%, +5.0%. Spells updated.
Hamud's Pyreal Katar - Updated from 2.8 - 7 to 4.8 - 12, +7%, +10.0%. Spells updated to level V.
Heavy Ursuin Coat - Spells added: Endurance Other V, Impenetrability V, Moderate Endurance.
Mattekar Claw - Updated from 2 - 7 to 2.5 - 10, +5%, +7.0%.
Mi Krau-Li's Improved Jitte - Updated from 6 - 12, +8%, +6.0%, to 13 - 26, +10%, +8.0%. Spells added: Defender V, Heart Seeker V. BD updated from level IV to V. Mace Mastery updated from level III to VI.
Mi Krau-Li's Jitte - Updated from 5 - 9 to 9 - 18. Spells added: Blood Drinker IV, Mace Mastery Other IV.
Olthoi Sword - Updated from 7 - 14, Slash/Pierce to 10 - 20, Acid, +5%, +5.0%.
Osseous Mace - Updated from 8 - 16, Bludge, +4%, +6.0% to 15 - 30, Fire, +12%, +12.0%. Spells added: Defender VI, Blood Drinker VI, Swift Killer IV, Heart Seeker VI.
Oswald's Dagger - Updated from 4 - 8 to 6.5 - 13, +5%, +5.0%. Spells added: Blood Drinker V, Minor Quickness, Heart Seeker V.
Overlord's Sword - Updated from 11.5 - 23, Slash/Pierce to 35 - 70, Electric plus new spells. Artwork and Icon updated.
Pyreal Bell - Can now be crafted into a Housing Item.
Pyreal Golem Heart - Icon updated.
Platinum Golem Heart - Icon updated.
Robe of the Tundra - Updated from 0 AL to 100 AL. Impenetrability IV, Strength Self IV added.
Serpent's Fang - Updated from 5.44 - 16, +4%, +4.0% to 8.84 - 26, +12%, +12.0%. Spells added: Defender VI, Swift Killer III, Heart Seeker VI.
Siraluun Matihao - Updated from 3 - 6, +6%, +4.0% to 4.08 - 12, +6%, 10.0%. Spells added: Heart Seeker IV. Original spells increased to level V.
Soft Bandages - Attuned property removed.
Soul Staff - Updated from 8.25 - 11, Bludge, +4%, +4.0% to 9.75 - 13, Electric. Spells added: Blood Drinker V, Heart Seeker V. Original spells increased to level V.
Spine Axe - Updated from 6 - 12, Slash to 9 - 18, Electric, +3.0%, +5.0%. Icon updated.
Staff of the Nomads - Updated from 7 - 10, Bludge, +2%, +4.0% to 10.5 - 15, Fire, +15, 15.0% with Biting Strike. Blood Drinker VI added. All other spells increased to level VI.
Tibri's Fire Spear - Updated from 2 - 8 to 4 - 16, +4%, +4.0%. Spells added: Defender III, Fire Protection Self III, Swift Killer III. Original spells increased to level III.
Treated Hyssop - Attuned property removed.
Treated Mandrake - Attuned property removed.