A Growing Twilight

December 2012 - Announcements Page

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Developer Comments
No Developer Comments this month.

Patch Details
Patch Date: 18th December, 2012 Patch Size: 592k (Client: 4,640k) Hotfix: ???k (??th Month)

Town Crier Rumors
Free Rumors:
 * Town Crier tells you, "Seems the A'nekshay researchers are at it again, this time with a dig site near the Inner Sea Gear Knights."


 * Town Crier tells you, "I've heard several rumors of strange crystal formations showing up around Frost Haven."


 * Town Crier tells you, "I've heard reports of some poor man who hired Mosswarts to do work for him. What was he thinking?"

Pyreal Rumors:
 * Town Crier tells you, "There's a man in Danby's Outpost seeking assistance with a Mosswart problem he is having."


 * Town Crier tells you, "Popkin of the Gate, a researcher stationed in Cragstone, has sent word that she now has four dig sites in need of assistance. One in the Vesayen Isles, one in Neftet, one in the Valley of Death and now one along the Inner Sea, just north of the Gear Knights."
 * Town Crier tells you, "These A'nekshay seem to have a nose for trouble... Likely the reason why there are no A'nekshay Town Criers."


 * Town Crier tells you, "Several sources have told me that the golem, Scold, is causing trouble for Frost Haven again."

Ulgrim Rumors
Free Rumors:
 * Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "It sounds like they will soon find out if the ritual will be useful in separating The Book from Hoshino."
 * Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "Not something I'd want to be around for. I've already told Borelean how foolish he was more times than I can count."
 * Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "Although... it might be nice having the power of That Book..."
 * Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "It is already a bit boring being as powerful as I am so I guess I'll just sit this one out."


 * Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "A chill is in the air. The land is covered in snow... This is the time of year I am truly happy I live in a desert."


 * Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "Do you think golems can be trained to fetch me stout?"
 * Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "If so I might have to get me one. Other creatures have become unreliable..."
 * Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "I said... other creatures have become unreliable."

Stout Rumors:
 * Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "That Colton is a man after my own heart."
 * Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "His workers demand more money and what does he do? Give them more money?"
 * Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "No, he sends in the muscle to quiet them down."
 * Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "Oh by the way, there's this Colton guy who's looking for some help at Danby's Outpost."


 * Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "You can find Norus Southwest of Al-Arqas. After the recent attacks, he could use some assistance with the investigation of the Third Sister."


 * Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "A frosty fella named David is worried about the crystals forming north of Frost Haven."
 * Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "Make sure you fill up on stout before heading out there. It will keep you toasty... in more ways than one."

New UI and Game Changes

 * Winter is upon us! Dereth is once again a winter wonderland!.


 * 5 New Contracts were added:
 * Contract for Apostate Finale AKA Apostate Finale
 * Contract for Mage Academy
 * Contract for Lunnum's Pyre
 * Contract for Lunnum's Disappearance AKA Lunnum's Disappearance
 * Contract for Lunnum's Return AKA Lunnum's Return


 * Seasonal body parts removed from creature loot drops.
 * Because sharing is caring… Time to share the killings with Fellowship Kill Task Sharing! (range equivalent to Luminance sharing range, and only shares with those that have the same Kill Tasks quests).
 * We have slightly reduced CB, CS, AR melee damage in PvP.
 * We have made a small reduction of the Aegis Effect in PvP.
 * Modified Gaerlan weapons can now be upgraded using Weapon Upgrade Kits.
 * Modified Gaerlan weapons now accept Left-hand Tether Remover.
 * The following pieces of Armor now accept Tailoring interactions as well as Core Plating Integrator and Core Plating Deintegrators:
 * Forging Gloves
 * Modified Circlet of Power
 * Modified Dauloirae
 * Modified Saelgauloi
 * Changed Paradox-touched Olthoi Atlatl such that its damage type and rend are consistent.
 * The Doppelganger Robe had various display issues that have now been fixed.
 * Fixed the second Sister's Sanctum Guardian Spirit, such that characters that have previously completed its quest can now be sent back to the Temple of Harvests instead of the Temple of Mornings.

New Quests

 * Crystal Core Quest
 * Harvesting the Bulb of Twilight
 * On Strike

Seasonal Quests

 * Assault on Frost Haven
 * New Hidden Presents
 * Sclavus Santa's House Quest - Santa Sclavus has returned.

Updated Quests

 * Hidden Presents - Gift Box locations changed and new Pet Snow Tuskie reward added.
 * 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: ( Monthly ) - Olthoi Queen Quest
 * Note: you HAVE to loot a Carapace (the Queen drops 3-4) or the Head to get the reward from the Kara quest, just being part of the fellow is not enough.
 * Ansar El-Kerdany tells you, "Greetings Adventurer! We believe that the Olthoi Queen on Marae Lassel must be dealt with."
 * Ansar El-Kerdany tells you, "Defeat her, take proof of your deed, and I shall reward you."
 * - Completion Message;
 * Ansar El-Kerdany tells you, ""


 * Esmond Fielding: ( Bi-Weekly ) - Remoran Fist
 * 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 we have heard the cries of revenge from Merwart Pelagurg."
 * Esmond Fielding tells you, "Help him avenge his fallen family as soon as you can and report back to me."
 * - Completion Message;
 * Esmond Fielding tells you, "You managed to find an intact Bloodmouth Maw? Impressive work. Take this as a reward for what you have done."


 * Niccolo De Luca: ( Weekly ) - Death's Allure
 * 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 we have decided that the Hermit could use some help with her terrible affliction."
 * Niccolo De Luca tells you, "Gather what she seeks and I shall reward you."
 * - Completion Message;
 * "Niccolo De Luca tells you, "I received word that you completed the Hermit's task. Now the decision lies with her and only time will tell the path she shall choose. Here is your reward."


 * Monthly Game Hunter
 * 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 White Phyntos Wasps as the moderate difficulty prey."
 * Rand, Game Hunter tells you, "This month I've tagged Banderling Aggressors as the medium difficulty prey."
 * Rand, Game Hunter tells you, "This month I've tagged Adolescent Gromnies as the high difficulty prey."
 * Rand, Game Hunter tells you, "This month I've tagged Dark Isle Sleeches as one of the most difficult prey."
 * Rand, Game Hunter tells you, "This month I've tagged Olthoi Slashers as the other prey of highest difficulty."

New NPCs

 * Colton Reeyan - 23.5N, 28.8W, in Danby's Outpost.
 * David - in Frost Haven.
 * Norus - in cave at 34.5S, 8.4E.
 * Scold (NPC) - in the Crystal Core at 66.6S, 25.9E near Frost Haven.
 * Mosswart Messenger - in Colton Reeyan's Sanctuary at 22.9N 37.0W (Approx 8 clicks West of Danby's Outpost).

Updated NPCs

 * Barkeeper Rafaele - Barkeeper
 * Barkeeper Creighton - Barkeeper
 * Sanctum Guardian Spirit - Harvesting the Bulb of Mornings, Harvesting the Bulb of Harvests and Harvesting the Bulb of Twilight.

New Locations

 * Colton Reeyan's Sanctuary - 22.9N 37.0W
 * Crystal Core - 66.6S 25.8E
 * Temple of Twilight - 34.5S 8.4E

New Titles

 * Pet Savior
 * Avalanche Avoider

Portal.dat

 * [[File:Portaldat 201212.png]]

Images
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Known Issues

 * The Uber Gaerlan Weapons do not yet accept Left-hand Tether Removers.