The Holiday Rush

December 2013 - Announcements Page

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Patch Details
Patch Date: 10th December, 2013 Patch Size: 2,707k (Client: 4,724k) Hotfix: ???k (??th Month)

Town Crier Rumors
Free Rumors:
 * Town Crier tells you, "I've heard several reports of drudge balloon sightings near some of the towns of Dereth."


 * Town Crier tells you, "I've heard several reports of a young man seeking help with some deliveries."


 * Town Crier tells you, "News! Presents have once again been hidden throughout Dereth!"


 * Town Crier tells you, "I've heard some strange rumors of a pack of gurogs causing trouble in several different towns."


 * Town Crier tells you, "I've heard rumors of mosswarts causing trouble in one of the Sho towns.


 * Town Crier tells you, "I've heard reports that the village of snowmen in Northern Osteth is once again having issues with some irate golem."


 * Town Crier tells you, "News! Santa Sclavus has returned to Dereth, and needs assistance once again!"

Pyreal Rumors:
 * Town Crier tells you, "News! An invading force of drudges on balloons have been spotted randomly attacking towns throughout Dereth! When these attacks are detected, the Town Criers will do their best to ensure all of Dereth knows where their aid is needed!"


 * Town Crier tells you, "A tour guide named Osdryd is seeking aid with some troublesome mosswarts in Sawato."


 * Town Crier tells you, "A gentleman named Raymond is seeking aid with deliveries throughout Dereth. He was last seen in the Fiun Outpost."


 * Town Crier tells you, "News! A pack of Gurogs have been spotted randomly attacking towns throughout Dereth! When these attacks are detected, the Town Criers will do their best to ensure all of Dereth knows where their aid is needed!"

Ulgrim Rumors
Free Rumors:
 * Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "I saw someone out hiding gifts around Dereth again."
 * Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "I was told not to "borrow" one and bring it to my house again."
 * Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "Some people are no fun."
 * Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "It isn't like all of you didn't just barge into my house uninvited and open the gift anyway. So who is the truly rude one?"


 * Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "I'm going to go out on a limb and say that Frosthaven is going to be having some trouble again soon."
 * Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "It is almost like you can tell exactly when that trouble will happen year after year."
 * Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "You'd think they would be ready for it, but nope. Every single time "Help me help me.""
 * Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "I don't see them helping me with stout."


 * Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "I've seen groups of creatures eyeing a few of the towns."
 * Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "I don't know what they're up to, but I'm sure it won't end in caroling."

Stout Rumors:
 * Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "Santa Sclavus went and got himself captured again."
 * Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "You might have to take a trip through silly puzzles, dangerous gumdrops and all kinds of shenanigans to free him."
 * Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "I'll stay here, drink, and cause my own drunken shenanigans."


 * Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "Holiday sweaters. Apparently it is the new thing."
 * Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "All bulky, constricting and itchy."
 * Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "Give me a nice freeing robe anyday. The breeze is quite refreshing."


 * Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "Oh you want a tip about where one of the gifts is?"
 * Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "Well I want more stout."

New UI and Game Changes

 * Winter has wrapped Dereth.
 * Alchemy Changes:
 * Burden of phial components reduced to zero.
 * Crafting interaction for Alchemy Phials now yields 5 times more than before.
 * New alchemy component called Alembic Incanta which is used to hasten the process of making oils by essentially removing the Alembic interaction of creating infusions. This new item can be purchased from the Arwic Archmage vendor.
 * Burden of components reduced to zero.
 * Increased stack size of non-alternate currency Greater Deadly ammo by 500.
 * Non-wrapped bundles of ammo that previously yielded 10 will now yield 100.
 * Wrapped bundles that previously yielded 500 will now yield 1000.
 * Whittling interactions of wrapped fletching components adjusted accordingly.
 * Fletching changes:
 * Burden of components reduced to zero.
 * Increased stack size of non-alternate currency Greater Deadly ammo by 500.
 * Non-wrapped bundles of ammo that previously yielded 10 will now yield 100.
 * Wrapped bundles that previously yielded 500 will now yield 1000.
 * Whittling interactions of wrapped fletching components adjusted accordingly.
 * The Housing guest list was expanded to 128 guests.
 * Removed Magic Mastery from Life-attuned Rynthid Tentacle Wand.

New Quests

 * Package Delivery
 * Holly Jolly Helper Quest
 * Gurog Present Raids
 * Drudge Present Raids

Updated Quests

 * Seasonal Quests for December
 * Hidden Presents
 * Assault on Frost Haven
 * Sclavus Santa's House Quest
 * 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: - Jester's Lost Marbles
 * Ansar El-Kerdany tells you, "Greetings, Adventurer! We are looking for adventurers to help the Jester."
 * Ansar El-Kerdany tells you, "Discover his ten markers in the Mhoire Armory. Is it a game? Who knows, but at least it will calm the crazy beast."
 * Ansar El-Kerdany tells you, "If you ask me, I think he's lost his marbles if you know what I mean."
 * - Completion Message;
 * Ansar El-Kerdany tells you, ""


 * Esmond Fielding: - Jester Focuses
 * 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 decided that the Jester could use a little clarity."
 * Esmond Fielding tells you, "Get him whatever he needs to quiet those voices in his head. I shall reward you upon your successful return."
 * - Completion Message;
 * Esmond Fielding tells you,


 * Niccolo De Luca: - The Jester
 * 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 Jester needs some help. Seriously, that guy needs some major help."
 * Niccolo De Luca tells you, "Head to his prison and return to me when whatever you may need to do is done. Be ready for anything."
 * - Completion Message;
 * Niccolo De Luca tells you, ""


 * 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 Tusker Rampagers as the moderate difficulty prey."
 * Rand, Game Hunter tells you, "This month I've tagged Crystalline Wisps as the medium difficulty prey."
 * Rand, Game Hunter tells you, "This month I've tagged Drudges 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 Shadows as one of the most difficult prey."
 * Rand, Game Hunter tells you, "This month I've tagged Lugians in Path of the Blind as the other prey of highest difficulty."

New NPCs

 * Osdryd - 29.0S, 58.9E in Sawato
 * Raymond - 95.7N 56.6W near the Fiun Outpost
 * Jan - 43.0N, 66.7W (Greenspire)
 * Natalie - 74.4S, 19.2E (Qalaba'r)
 * Michelle - 41.5N, 34.5E (Holtburg)
 * Chrissy - 17.9N, 64.3E (Eastham)
 * Cindy – 40.8N, 83.3W (Redspire)
 * Blair – 61.3S, 82.1E (Mayoi)
 * Stephanie – 33.2S, 72.7E (Shoushi)
 * Janet – 25.3N, 49.2E (Cragstone)
 * Marcia - 39.0N 75.3W (Bluespire)
 * Joanne - 29.4N 27.2E (Glenden Wood)
 * Kim - 21.8S 1.6W (Yaraq)
 * Jenny - 10.3N 58.3E (Rithwic)

New Items
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New Titles

 * Gift Gopher
 * Holiday Hero
 * Holly Jolly Helper
 * Present Protector
 * Loss Prevention
 * Shutterbug

Portal.dat

 * [[File:Portaldat 201312.png]]

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