From the Darkness Born
August 2004 - Announcements Page
Turbine Announcements
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Rollout
Release Notes
Letter to the Players
Discoveries
Town Crier Rumors
- Town Crier tells you, "Monty seemed to be complaining about Ketnan and his guile the other day. I wonder what he meant."
- Town Crier tells you, "I wonder if the High Queen means to rebuild Yanshi. The town has certainly been more bustling since the arrival of the Burun."
- Town Crier tells you, "I cannot verify if it is true, but I've heard that Shimena Keep has been overrun."
- Town Crier tells you, "Did you hear that we might make a treaty with the Mosswarts? Has the high Queen gone mad? Does she not remember what they did to Sir Candeth Martine?"
- Town Crier tells you, "Be cautious if you plan to make your way to Aerlinthe Island. There are reports that tell of new menaces and challenges."
- Town Crier tells you, "Have you been to the Direlands recently? I've heard that the swamp is starting to change. I wonder if it has anything to do with those big Burun that have been spotted. If I find that Kalazar..."
- Town Crier tells you, "What color hair do you think Lady Aerfalle had, has, oh never mind?"
- Town Crier tells you, "News! The Master Craftsmen of Glenden Wood have sent more of their young apprentices in the world. All those who wish to further their artisanal skills should contact the apprentices to discover what new crafting tests are available."
- Town Crier tells you, "Just yesterday I saw someone run by with wings on his back. I don't know whether they were real, or merely something tacked on to the back of his armor. Maybe you should look into that."
- Town Crier tells you, "I've heard tell that there is an eerie presence that now lurks the halls of Lady Aerfalle's Keep. I wonder if it is another malignant entity?"
- Town Crier tells you, "An emissary of High Queen Elysa has taken up residence in the bar in Yanshi. Apparently she is looking for assistance in learning as much as we can about the new Burun and the growing threat that they pose."
- Town Crier tells you, "Have you seen it!? It's huge! It smells foul and no one can seem to figure out what it is meant to be. But it was certainly made quickly and quietly. Those large Burun are very frightening if you ask me. You might want to stay out of the Direlands Swamp unless you are looking for trouble or worse."
- Town Crier tells you, "Do you remember that little Mosswart fellow that was looking for help a little while back? Well, he's back. He's living in Yanshi and asking for our help. Apparently he has made some kind of deal with High Queen Elysa."
- Town Crier tells you, "I've heard a rumor that the temple that was found last moon contains more than we originally found. I wonder if it is true?"
- Town Crier tells you, "In my free time I've been undergoing the tests set forth by the Apprentice craftsmen. I'm well on my way to becoming a skilled fletcher! And my purse is filled with pyreal as well."
- Town Crier tells you, "Need a vassal? I won't ask for much just some tinkered armor and maybe a tinkered weapon. Oh and maybe a few MMD trade notes, or maybe some golem hearts, wasp wings, armoredillo spines, lugian sinews, dark revenant thigh bones, full sturdy iron key rings, full singularity key rings, or anything else that you don't need."
Ulgrim Rumors
No new messages this month.
New Quests
Updated Quests
- Blackmire 3 -
- Exploration Society Letters - (BD II/III for Society/Exploration weapons)
- Glenden Wood Crafters - rewards added for new Gromnie teeth
- Lady Aerfalle Quest -
- Training Academy Quest (various small changes)
New NPCs
New Locations
- Coral Tunnels
- Black Phyntos Hive
- Giant Phyntos Hive
- King Toad Idol
- King Toad Idol (Dungeon)
- Direlands Subway
- Umbral Hall
Updated Locations
- Aerlinthe
- Relic town now has more creatures
- The Keep now has more monsters
- Aerfalle is now guarded by higher level undead
- Mount Lethe now has magma flow leading to the peak
- Mount Lethe Hellfire now spawns at the top of Lethe and drops 10-12 infusions instead of 3
- Mount Esper updated with volcanic island in the middle of the lake
- Burun Cathedral - Dead Sclavus now found at the entrance portal.
- 36.1S, 81.0W - Shadow Bunker - Creatures updated, Sturdy Steel Chest added.
- 44.5S, 83.4W - Undead Sailor Bunker - Creatures updated.
- 45.2S, 83.2W - Tumerok Fort - Creatures updated.
- 46.2S, 71.8W - Menhir Ring - Now inhabited by various types of Wisp.
- 84.9S, 65.8W - Renegade Outpost - Creatures updated.
- 86.3S, 70.3W - Tumerok Camp - Creatures updated.
- 87.3S, 71.0W - Gromnie Spawn - Creatures updated.
- 88.0S, 62.1W - Gromnie Spawn - Creatures updated.
- 18.8S, 84.4W - Undead Housing - Creatures updated, Runed and Sturdy Steel Chests added. The concealed entrance to the Direlands Subway is found here inside the cottage.
New Items
Ring of the Watchman Lady of Aerlinthe's Ornate Chest Ornate Ashen Key Aerfalle's Supreme Pallium War Staff of Aerfalle Superior Ashbane
Mire Witch Loincloth Necklace of Leerargh Hand of Vagurat Spear of Kreerg The Eye of Drageerg Mosswart War Paint Interview with the Mosswart Mire Witch's Loincloth The Eye of Drageerg Swamp Lord's War Paint Leerargh's Necklace Kreerg's Spear Vagurat's Hand Mosswart Thanking Stone
Blueprints for a Burun Fortress A Missive Report to Niarltah Aphus Wading Pants Aphus Lounging Shirt Aphus Sun Guard Guardian's Uniform Mages Loop Clasp of the Arm Clasp of the Heart Ring of Enchantment Ring of Enhancement Silken Wrap
Untranslated Writing Note to Torgluuk Of the Burun A Carved Mosswart Statue Unusable Scroll
Gromnie Hide Boots Ruddy Gromnie Hide Gromnie Hide Gauntlets Thin Gromnie Hide Gromnie Hide Helmet Ivory Gromnie Hide Gromnie Hide Leggings Durable Gromnie Hide Gromnie Hide Coat Thick Gromnie Hide
Gromnie Hide Amuli Coat Sturdy Gromnie Hide Gromnie Hide Amuli Leggings Hardy Gromnie Hide
Heavy Gromnie Hide Coat Resilient Gromnie Hide Heavy Gromnie Hide Leggings Rugged Gromnie Hide
Turquoise Winged Helmet Azure Gromnie Wings Lustrous Winged Leggings Ivory Gromnie Wings Dusky Winged Coat Ash Gromnie Wings Ruddy Winged Boots Rust Gromnie Wings
Amethyst Oculus Amethyst Gromnie Eye Emerald Oculus Emerald Gromnie Eye Ruby Oculus Ruby Gromnie Eye Sapphire Oculus Sapphire Gromnie Eye
Ashen Oculus Adolescent Ash Gromnie Eye Teal Oculus Adolescent Azure Gromnie Eye Ivory Oculus Adolescent Ivory Gromnie Eye Rusty Oculus Adolescent Rust Gromnie Eye
Azure Gromnie Tooth Brass Gromnie Tooth Copper Gromnie Tooth Azure Gromnie Tooth Brush Brass Gromnie Tooth Brush Copper Gromnie Tooth Brush Azure Gromnie Tooth Paste Brass Gromnie Tooth Paste Copper Gromnie Tooth Paste Azure Gromnie Tooth Pick Brass Gromnie Tooth Pick Copper Gromnie Tooth Pick Azure Tooth Atlatl Dart Brass Knuckles Copper Cutlass
Ebon Gromnie Tooth Rust Gromnie Tooth Sable Gromnie Tooth Ebon Gromnie Tooth Brush Rust Gromnie Tooth Brush Sable Gromnie Tooth Brush Ebon Gromnie Tooth Paste Rust Gromnie Tooth Paste Sable Gromnie Tooth Paste Ebon Gromnie Tooth Pick Rust Gromnie Tooth Pick Sable Gromnie Tooth Pick Ebon Tooth Katar Ruddy Tooth Spiketail Sable Tooth Dirk
Directions to the Lugian Citadels
Updated Items
- Ashbane -
- Sacrificial Dagger -
- Staff of Aerfalle -
- Ash Gromnie Tooth - New Icon
- Ivory Gromnie Tooth - New Icon
- Jade Gromnie Tooth - New Icon
- Swamp Gromnie Tooth - New Icon
- Hoary Mattekar Robe
- Swarthy Mattekar Robe
- Robe of the Tundra
- Canescent Mattekar Robe - Can now be exchanged for old/new styles
- - New unique Foci colored icons for Life Magic scrolls (see portal.dat below)
New Spells
Portal.dat
New Creatures
Updated Creatures
- Lady Aerfalle
- Phyntos Wasps - Updated artwork
Images
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Gold Phyntos Wasp - Before
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Gold Phyntos Wasp - After
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Green Phyntos Wasp - Before
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Green Phyntos Wasp - After
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Jungle Phyntos Wasp - Before
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Jungle Phyntos Wasp - After
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Mire Phyntos Wasp - Before
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Mire Phyntos Wasp - After
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Red Phyntos Wasp - Before
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Red Phyntos Wasp - After
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White Phyntos Wasp - Before
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White Phyntos Wasp - After