Forces of Nature

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January 2014 - Announcements Page

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  • January 2014 Update 1

    January 2014 Update 1

  • January 2014 Update 2

    January 2014 Update 2

  • January 2014 Update 3

    January 2014 Update 3

Release Notes

Teaser

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Release Fiction

Developer Comments

  • No Developer Comments this Month.

Discoveries

Patch Details

Patch Date: 21st January, 2014
Patch Size: 2,688K (Client: 4,728K)
Hotfix:  ???k (??th Month)

Town Crier Rumors

Free Rumors:

Town Crier tells you, "I've heard reports of A'nekshay which were made out of wood instead of sand. How strange."
Town Crier tells you, "I've heard several rumors of new gems that armor tinkerers can use in their craft."
Town Crier tells you, "I've heard several rumors of adventurers getting lost in the woods."

Pyreal Rumors:

Town Crier tells you, "I've heard several rumors of a new Deru tree that has raised a forest maze around itself."
Town Crier tells you, "Adventurers in the new forest area have been spotted carrying strange new wooden weapons."
Town Crier tells you, "News! The art of brewmaking has expanded! Adventurers in the area of the new Deru tree have reported finding new blooms that can be used to make powerful magical meads!"

Ulgrim Rumors

Free Rumors:

Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "I popped into the Derethian Combat Pit and was saddened by the lack of competition"
Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "So I left a few things in there to make it more exciting."
Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "I ran up to a guy who seemed like he was looking for a fight."
Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "I was like "Hey, let's rumble man.""
Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "Next thing I know he vanished away with a portal gem."
Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "Let's see if he can do that quick enough the next time."
Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "Healers have been honing their skills a bit."
Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "They can wrap a bandage so quick they don't even have to stray from battle."

Stout Rumors:

Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "I was like "Woah there buddy. You need to ease up on those burning coals. They'll always take the easy way out with extra health than to just man up and fight."
Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "In the end, he agreed."
Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "A thank you would be nice."
Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "I was wandering through Southen Osteth the other day."
Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "Well I came across a new Deru tree and thought I'd say hello."
Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "Next thing I know all the creatures are going crazy."
Ulgrim the Unpleasant tell: you, "All I've got to say is; Damn Deru, you scary!"
Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "It seems like everyone hides behind an Aegis these days."
Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "Remember when magic was wonderful and amazing?"
Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "Well maybe things will be a bit more exciting now."

Monthly 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 here.
  • Ansar El-Kerdany: - Deathtail
    Ansar El-Kerdany tells you, "Greetings, Adventurer! We are looking for adventurers to slay Deathtail."
    Ansar El-Kerdany tells you, "He lurks in The Graveyard ambushing his prey. Stop him and I shall reward you."
    - Completion Message;
    Ansar El-Kerdany tells you, "You lured the giant rat out and defeated him? Congratulations, and apologies for making you deal with sucha foul rodent."
  • Esmond Fielding: - The Dark Spiral
    Esmond Fielding tells you, "This month we have decided that someone must brave The Dark Spiral."
    Esmond Fielding tells you, "Discover the lore inside this dark place and bring it to any who seek it. I shall reward you upon your successful return."
    - Completion Message;
    Esmond Fielding tells you, "Well done my friend. The Dark Spiral is not a place to be taken lightly and you made it through to the other side. Take this as your reward.
  • Niccolo De Luca: - Asheron's Raiment
    Niccolo De Luca tells you, "This month we have decided that the Brood Matrons are a nuisance to be sure."
    Niccolo De Luca tells you, "Head to one of their layers and return to me when you have slain the beast."
    - Completion Message;
    40+ Niccolo De Luca tells you, "Hope you didn't get hurt while tackling such a ferocious terrible beast of immense size and power. You truly are a god among gods to have achieved such a noble and daring feat. All look upon with wonder at the hero before me. Such a gift to our world. Such honor and nobility. Such grace and strength. For it is this one who dared to slay the weakest of the Brood Matrons!"
    60+ Niccolo De Luca tells you, "You survived. Really it would be surprising if you hadn't. Challenges are something you tend to avoid then?"
    90+ Niccolo De Luca tells you, "It is good that you made it through to slay the Brood Matron."

Monthly Kill Tasks

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 Coral Golems as the moderate difficulty prey."
Rand, Game Hunter tells you, "You'll have to kill a few more Swarm Mutilators and return to me."
Rand, Game Hunter tells you, "This month I've tagged Armoredillos 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 Golems as one of the most difficult prey."
Rand, Game Hunter tells you, "This month I've tagged Violator and Burrowing Grievvers as the other prey of highest difficulty."

New UI and Game Changes

  • Aegis effect is now inactive while in peace mode.
  • Healing Skill received a boost to success rate.
  • Healing can now be performed in-combat with less effectiveness (penalty), but without the loss of defenses.
  • Players can no longer use Recall Gems while in portal space.
  • Using Recall Gems now has an animation attached.
  • PK changes:
    • Missile/magic CB reduced 5%.
    • Melee CB increased 5%.
    • Melee AR reduced 5%.
    • Aegis effect is 72% as effect for missile and melee in PvP ( 25% full reduction becomes 18%. Partial aegis of 10% would now be 7.2%).
    • PvP mod for the Damage bonus of Elemental casters changed from 25% to 50%.

New Quests

Live Events

Bonus XP/Luminance Events

Updated Quests

New NPCs

Updated NPCs

Retired NPCs

New Locations

From Baishi, take the Kelnen Village portal at 50.0S 63.5E

Updated Locations

New Items

Viridian Rise Rare Bosses

Essence of Zerzelikyr Essence of Night Brier Essence of Wind Fury Essence of Norshuntyr


Non-PK Infused Amber Collection quest.

Misc Rewards(Infused Amber Collection)

Aged Legendary Key Gem of Verdant Force Luminous Amber: Breastplate of the Bulwark Luminous Amber: Bracers of Thunderous Blows Luminous Amber: Helm of Healing Luminous Amber: Shield Fortification Luminous Amber: Sollerets of the Storm Scroll of Cassius' Ring of Fire II Scroll of Eye of the Storm II Scroll of Halo of Frost II Scroll of Horizon's Blades II Scroll of Nuhmudira's Spines II Scroll of Searing Disc II Scroll of Tectonic Rifts II Scroll of Viridian Rise Tree Recall Viridian Rise Deru Portal Sending Gem

Stormwood Weapon Rewards (Infused Amber Collection)

Stormwood Atlatl Stormwood Axe Stormwood Bow Stormwood Claw Stormwood Crossbow Stormwood Dagger Stormwood Greatsword Stormwood Mace Stormwood Spear Stormwood Staff Stormwood Sword Stormwood Wand

Oak Stormwood Weapon Rewards (Infused Amber Collection)

Oak Stormwood Atlatl Oak Stormwood Axe Oak Stormwood Bow Oak Stormwood Claw Oak Stormwood Crossbow Oak Stormwood Dagger Oak Stormwood Greatsword Oak Stormwood Mace Oak Stormwood Spear Oak Stormwood Staff Oak Stormwood Sword Oak Stormwood Wand

Rare Stormward Weapons (Infused Amber Collection)

File:Derubloom Wand Icon.png Derubloom Wand Storming Portal Axe Vortex Thorn

Random rewards from the PK Corrupted Amber Collection quest.

Corrupted Amber Shard Gem of Verdant Force Viridian EssenceFile:Corrupted Amber: Bracers of the Corrupted Heart Icon.png Corrupted Amber: Bracers of the Corrupted HeartFile:Corrupted Amber: Girth of the Corrupted Soul Icon.png Corrupted Amber: Girth of the Corrupted Soul Empowered Amber: Bracers of Life Empowered Amber: Helm of Life Empowered Amber: Pauldrons of Life Empowered Amber: Shield Reinforcement Empowered Amber: Sollerets of Life Gem of Greater Luminance Oak Corrupted Heartwood Wand

Viridian Root

Corrupted Amber Crystal Corrupted Amber Shard

Honeyed Meads

Blossoming Nightbloom Life Infused Nightbloom Vigor Infused Nightbloom Mana Infused Nightbloom Amber Infused Honey Full Amber Infused Honey Brew Kettle Honeyed Life Mead Honeyed Vigor Mead Honeyed Mana Mead

Viridian Rise

Brier Wasp Hive Amber Crystal Infused Amber Shard Viridian Essence

Viridian Rise - Menhir Ring at 43.2S 41.6E

Scattered Notes Guardian of Oak Guardian of Hickory Guardian of Birch Guardian of Willow Guardian of Maple Guardian of Cedar Guardian of Pine Guardian of Spruce Guardian of Yew Guardian of Ash Ancient Statue of the Viridian Rise

Derethian Combat Arena

Crystal of Increasing Pain Crystal of Twisting Wounds Molten Coal

Updated Items

The following list of Items have had their Cost, Value and/or Weigth Adjusted.

Misc

Thorsten's Armor

Mana Charges

Superb Mana Charge Titan Mana Charge Massive Mana Charge

Scarabs

Mana Scarab Platinum Scarab

Portal Gems

Celdiseth's Portal Gem Shoyanen's Portal Gem Fadsahil's Portal Gem

Tinkering Armatures

Major Item Tinkering Armature Minor Item Tinkering Armature Moderate Item Tinkering Armature

Master Robes

Faran Life Master Robe Faran War Master Robe Faran Creature Master Robe Faran Item Master Robe Suikan Life Master Robe Suikan War Master Robe Suikan Creature Master Robe Suikan Item Master Robe Dho Life Master Robe Dho War Master Robe Dho Creature Master Robe Dho Item Master Robe

Retired Items

Updated Retired Items

Pristine Mana Shard, This Item had its Value Reduced.

Pristine Mana Shard

New Titles

Portal.dat

Portal.dat (Ingame Icons)

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File:Portaldat Spacer.png File:Corrupted Amber: Bracers of the Corrupted Heart Icon.png File:Portaldat Spacer.png File:Portaldat Spacer.png File:Portaldat Spacer.png File:Gem of Verdant Force Buff Icon.png
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New Creatures

A'nekshay

Elemental

Gromnie

Phyntos Wasp

Zefir

Images

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Known Issues

Typos

Splash Screen

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