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Patch Date: 10 April 2013
Patch Size: 1,381k (Client: 4,644k)

Shadow Armor Update

Shadow Armor has received a major update.
Old Alduressa, Amuli, Celdon and Koujia Shadow Armor suits retired. See also Retired Shadow Armor.

New Quests

Hive Queen Assault

Updated Quests

Monthly Explorer Society Quests
- 27 days: The Temple of Kivik Lir
- 13 days: Tanada House of Storms
- 6 days: The Black Spear Ice Totem

New NPCs

Virindi Delegate

Updated NPCs

Hanadi the Barkeeper - Sho (East) section of the Town Network.
Barkeep Jauhar - Gharu'ndim (West) section of the Town Network.
Alean the Steel Forger - No longer forges Celdon Shadow Armor. Now sells Shrouded Soul Set Shadow Armor.
Iian di Alduressa - No longer forges Alduressa Shadow Armor nor does he sell new armor.
Jibril ibn Rashid - No longer forges Amuli Shadow Armor. Now sells Darkened Mind Set Shadow Armor.
Koga Hideki - No longer forges Koujia Shadow Armor. Now sells Clouded Spirit Set Shadow Armor.
Aun Kahmaula - Hive Queen Assault
Aun Gehaua - Hive Queen Assault
Aun Tanaua - Hive Queen Assault

New Locations

New Items

Armor

Contracts

Contract for Uziz Abductions Contract for Golem Hunters: Copper Golem Kingpin Contract for Golem Hunters: Coral Golem Viceroy Contract for Golem Hunters: Glacial Golem Margrave Contract for Golem Hunters: Magma Golem Exarch Contract for Golem Hunters: Mud Golem Sludge Lord Contract for Golem Hunters: Platinum Golem Mountain King

New Titles

New Creatures

Olthoi

Undead

Undead LieutenantUndead Lieutenant/

Virindi

New Dialog

Town Crier

Free Rumors

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

Town Crier tells you, "I've heard rumors of strange Virindi sightings in Marae Lassel. What're the Virindi up to now?"

Town Crier tells you, "I swear I just saw someone run by in prismatic sedgemail. Is that even possible?"

Pyreal Rumors

Town Crier tells you, "News! The crafters of Shadow Armor have made significant advancements in their craft!"

Town Crier tells you, "I have several reports of unusual Virindi in Greenspire, who seems interested in the recent activity on Marae Lassel."

Ulgrim the Unpleasant

Free Rumors

Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "Shadow armor is coming back in style. Can't you tell I'm wearing some under this robe?"

Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "Just kidding, I'm not wearing anything under this robe."

Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "Each year around this time I wonder the same thing

Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "Why are there so many baby animals but no children?"

Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "There's a new vicious Olthoi Queen lurking in Dereth."

Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "Whispers suggest nature may not be at play here."

Stout Rumors

Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "I had the Master Armorers over for drinks the other night."

Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "I told them their skills had not kept up with the times. They needed to craft far better armors to be of any relevance."

Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "So I let them in on some of my smithing secrets from back in the day."

Ulgrim squints at you.

Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "Oh it's so tough to think that I could craft armor? It's so easy even a drudge could do it."

Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "Anyway, I taught them how to make better equipment. Well, almost all of them."

Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "Alduressa couldn't get past my little golems so I told him to go home."

Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "I'm still not sure why anyone would want that armor. Nothing beats a robe."

Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "A lot of strange Virindi activity lately."

Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "Well stranger than they normally are."

Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "Even I don't like to mess with those unnatural "creatures"."

Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "I hear that if you're drunk they can't mess with your brain."

Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "Are you not listening? Give me some more stout!"

Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "A new Olthoi Queen in this day and age?"

Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, ""That doesn't seem odd to you?"

Ulgrim's head falls limp before snapping up back up as he stares into your eyes.

Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "Something unnatural is afoot. Such meddling forces can create an imbalance."

Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "And when there is an imbalance, disaster always follows to correct it."

Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "Heed these words, for they will resonate with you in the times to come."

Ulgrim's head falls once again. He slowly raises it.

Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "Who are you? Oh right, we were talking about the Olthoi Queen."

Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "Man, I think I blacked out. Quick, give me another stout before my buzz wears off."

Ansar El-Kerdany

Ansar El-Kerdany tells you, "Greetings, Adventurer! We are looking for adventurers willing to explore the Temple of Kivik Lir."

Ansar El-Kerdany tells you, "Watch your step in that dangerous place. Many trials await you there."

Ansar El-Kerdany tells you, "If you should survive those trials, pick your reward carefully and I shall reward you upon your return."

Esmond Fielding

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 Sayuji Jina is concerned over the Tanada clan."

Esmond Fielding tells you, "Enter the Tanada House of Storms and collect the jade medallion which Sayuji seeks. Do this and I shall reward you."

Esmond Fielding tells you, "You defeated the Enlightened Master? You are a powerful warrior indeed. Enjoy this reward."

Niccolo De Luca

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 there are factions at odds over the fabled Black Spear Ice Totem."

Niccolo De Luca tells you, "Explore the Temple of the Black Spear and retrieve this artifact. Who to deliver the Totem to is a choice only you can make. Return to me when it is done and I'll reward you."

Niccolo De Luca tells you, "You managed your way through the Temple of the Black Spear? I shall not ask who you chose to receive the Totem. Here is your reward."

Rand, Game Hunter

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 Voracious Eaters as the moderate difficulty prey."

Rand, Game Hunter tells you, "This month I've tagged Abhorrent Eaters as the medium difficulty prey."

Rand, Game Hunter tells you, "This month I've tagged Tumeroks in the Valley of Death as the high difficulty prey."

Rand, Game Hunter tells you, "This month I've tagged Dark Isle Remorans as one of the most difficult prey."

Rand, Game Hunter tells you, "This month I've tagged Giant Jungle and Agitated Phyntos as the other prey of highest difficulty."

Media

1 - Ally To Dereth.
2 - Joining Forces.
3 - An Unpleasant Meeting.
4 - New Shadow Armor.
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