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1 - Bridge to Somewhere

2 - Careful He Bites

3 - Desert Meets Jungle

4 - Not Safe at Night

5 - Training Camp

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Patch Details

Patch Date: 11 September 2012 Patch Size: 830K (Client: 4,640K) Hotfix| Patch Size 9K (Client 4,640K)

• The Hotfix was rolled out at 1|15pm Est, Wednesday 12 September 2012 - Refer to Known Issues for this update for more detail.

New Dialog

Town Crier Rumors

Free Rumors

Town Crier tells you, "I have several unconfirmed reports of an A'nekshay researcher digging up tombs in the Veyayen Isles."

Town Crier tells you, "I've heard rumors of some sort of undead assassin not only testing people, but giving them missions. That can't be good."

Town Crier tells you, "News! Hoshino Kei has raised an army of spectral undead in the north of Osteth!"

Pyreal Rumors

Town Crier tells you, "Reports are coming in about a strange spectral undead in the town beneath Hoshino Kei's fortress that is both testing adventurers and sending them on missions."

Town Crier tells you, "Popkin of the Gate, a researcher stationed in Cragstone, has sent word that one of her assistants working in the Vesayen Isles needs help with one of her digsites."

Town Crier tells you, "Hoshino Kei has raised a large fortress to the Northwest of Osteth, near the Beach Fort. Travellers in the area are advised to use caution."

Ulgrim Rumors

Free Rumors

Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "I never knew Blackmoor had a page."

Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "The little guy showed up in Arwic lately, spouting on about how Blackmoor still serves New Aluvia."

Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "If that were really true then he would have had a keg of stout for me."

Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "More ninjas than usual around the sho cities."

Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "Or was it just double vision...."

Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "How many of you are there?"

Stout Rumors

Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "You doubt my chess abilities? Let me put it this way. Have you ever heard of Yuri, Bobby, Trumper, Blue?"

Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "Morons."

Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "Higashiyama Akako has begun trading in a new type of currency."

Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "I tried to tell him those A'nekshay Tokens were worthless, but he wouldn't listen."

Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "No one ever listens... Give me a stout kid."

Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "See, no one ever listens."

Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "Shah-hi seems nice enough, but how much information does that group need to know their ritual will never work."

Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "I told her I was only visiting the Vesayen Isles to get some sun. Hardly ever see it around here..."

Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "Yeah she didn't get the joke either. Give me another stout."

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New UI and Game Changes

• 13 New Contracts were added|
  • General
  • Celestial Hand
  • Eldrytch Web
  • Radiant Blood
  • Contract for Hoshino Fortress
  • Spectral Archers
  • Spectral Blades and Claws
  • Spectral Bushi
  • Spectral Mages
  • Spectral Minions
  • Spectral Nanjou Shou-jen
  • Spectral Samurai
  • Spectral Samurai Golems
• Weapon Auras| Item spells are now cast on a character and all weapons are affected by the appropriate castable buff bonuses (NOTE| Item debuffs now only last 30 seconds in PvP combat, but last the full duration in PvE combat.)
  • Scrolls and Spells were renamed to "Aura of ...", and "Aura of ...Other" spells were introduced.
• Water of Stasis has been removed from the game world. This includes versioning it out of current Loot Weapons.
• Unenchantable weapons that once had built-in buff spells are getting their stats converted in such a way as if they had their item buffs active permanently, while removing the actual buff spells. (NOTE| All weapon buffs have been dispelled & will have to be re-equipped.)
• Rare Armor spells have been temporarily dispelled to address old set spells still applying their buff (This means rare armor will have to be reequipped to get their set buffs.)
• Blackmoor's Page has arrived in Arwic to replace Blackmoor's Favor, Asheron's Benediction, and Asheron's Lesser Benediction gems that have been lost.
• Changes to Alternate Currency NPC & associated Vendor's, the Vendors now trade A'nekshay Tokens.
• Luminance from inner creatures of Tou-Tou and Hoshino's Fortress has been increased.
• Luminance has been added to nighttime Graveyard creatures.
• Rearranged the Contracts from the starter town vendors by suggested level (except the Broker contract is always first).
• Society Shields were updated to include the Epic Shield Aptitude enchantment.
• Academy Intro Skip NPCs now gives 2 Oil of Renderings.

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New Quests

• Releasing the Light
• Tanada Intercept
• Tanada Slaughter

Live Events

2012/10 Bael'Zharon Returns

Updated Quests

• Simulacra Infiltrators
• Hoshino Fortress Infiltration - there was an increase in the number of quest trophy bones that drop from the bosses in the Venerable Mausoleum. The bosses now drop 9 items, enough for a full fellow.
• Monthly Explorer Society Quests

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• Ansar El-Kerdany (Monthly) - Burun Burrow Quest

Ansar El-Kerdany tells you, "Greetings Adventurer! We believe that Translator Aun Laokhe could use some assistance."

Ansar El-Kerdany tells you, "Aid him in investigating the dark magics at the request of High Queen Elysa."

- Completion Message;

Ansar El-Kerdany tells you, "You found interesting documents indeed. Hopefully it helps shed light on the matter for Aun Laokhe. Here is your reward."

• Esmond Fielding (Bi-Weekly) - Aerbax's Prodigal Human

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 rumors that a terrible fate has befallen Dojiro Sangi."

Esmond Fielding tells you, "Help him as soon as you can and report back to Ryukai Hiro."

- Completion Message;

Esmond Fielding tells you, "A fate no one deserves, but you did well. Take this as a reward for what you have done."

• Niccolo De Luca (Weekly) - Atamarr Tasks

Niccolo De Luca tells you, "This month we have decided that it would benefit us all to show Atamarr our friendship to the gearknights who have joined our kingdom."

Niccolo De Luca tells you, "Complete whatever task Atamarr gives you. Once this is done, I shall reward you."

- Completion Message;

Niccolo De Luca tells you, "I received word that you completed Atamarr's task. Hopefully he sees the gratitude we feel for his forces who've joined with us instead of going against us. Here is your reward."

• Monthly 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, "You'll have to kill a few more Olthoi Swarm Legionaries and return to me."

Rand, Game Hunter tells you, "This month I've tagged Olthoi Swarm Nobles as the medium difficulty prey."

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

Rand, Game Hunter tells you, "You'll have to kill a few more Paradox-touched Olthoi Slashers and return to me."

Rand, Game Hunter tells you, "This month I've tagged Olthoi Slayers as the other prey of highest difficulty."

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• Blackmoor's Page - 33.6N, 56.9E in Arwic
• Kinchou - 78.4N 40.5W in Hoshino Town
• Kousha - 78.4N 40.5W in Hoshino Town
• Lugian Miner (Level 275) - 77.6S 96.9E, NE of Sanctuary
• Shah-hi - 77.6S 96.9E, NE of Sanctuary
• Spirit of Bist'elle

Updated NPCs

• Jonathan - From the Training Academy Quest.
• Silencia the Archmage - From the Hollow and Ravenous Weapons quests.
• Higashiyama Akako - Alternate Currency Exchanger
• Absalom Sarraf - Alternate Currency Exchanger.
• Barkeeper AmberJill - Barkeeper.
• Barkeeper Benedetta - Barkeeper.
• Barkeeper Lazzaro - Barkeeper.
• Shopkeeper Polly - Celestial Hand Society
• Shopkeep Gunderson - Eldrytch Web Society
• Shopkeeper Lazlo - Radiant Blood Society
• Northern Infiltrator Master - From the Simulacra Infiltrators quest.
• Southern Infiltrator Master - From the Simulacra Infiltrators quest.
• The Crafter - From the Simulacra Infiltrators quest.

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New Locations

• Excavation Site near 77.7S 96.6E
• Tanada Toresen Temple - 42.7S 72.4E

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New Items

Contracts

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Alternate Currency Exchangers

Boxed A'nekshay Token Box of Ten A'nekshay Tokens

Level VII Scrolls

Aura of Blood Drinker Other VII (Scroll) Aura of Defender Other VII (Scroll) Aura of Heartseeker Other VII (Scroll) Aura of Hermetic Link Other VII (Scroll) Aura of Spirit Drinker Other VII (Scroll) Aura of Swift Killer Other VII (Scroll)

Level VIII Weapon Aura Scrolls

Inscription of Aura of Blood Drinker Self (Scroll) Inscription of Aura of Defender Self (Scroll) Inscription of Aura of Heart Seeker Self (Scroll) Inscription of Aura of Hermetic Link Self (Scroll) Inscription of Aura of Spirit Drinker Self (Scroll) Inscription of Aura of Swift Killer Self (Scroll) Inscription of Aura of Blood Drinker Other (Scroll) Inscription of Aura of Defender Other (Scroll) Inscription of Aura of Heart Seeker Other (Scroll) Inscription of Aura of Hermetic Link Other (Scroll) Inscription of Aura of Spirit Drinker Other (Scroll) Inscription of Aura of Swift Killer Other (Scroll)

Updated Items

• Every single item IG be it a Weapon, Wand, Armor or Scroll that had any or either of the following Item spells on it was udated as shown below using the following Level VIII's as the example;
  • Original Spell -> Updated Spell
  • Inscription of Blood Drinker -> Aura of Incantation of Blood Drinker
  • Inscription of Defender -> Aura of Incantation of Defender
  • Inscription of Heart Seeker -> Aura of Incantation of Heart Seeker
  • Inscription of Swift Killer -> Aura of Incantation of Swift Killer
  • Inscription of Hermetic Link -> Aura of Incantation of Hermetic Link
  • Inscription of Spirit Drinker -> Aura of Incantation of Spirit Drinker

• Isparian Two Handed Sword - Icons for all two handed Atlan Weapons and Isparian Weapons now face the correct way.

Society Shields enhanced and have had the Epic Shield Aptitude spell added to them.

• Shield of the Celestial Hand
• Shield of the Eldrytch Web
• Shield of the Radiant Blood

• Isparian Weapons Modifying Tool - Now Retainable/De-retainable.

Simulacra Infiltrators Rewards

Asteliary Orb Helm of the Simulacra Shield of the Simulacra Imbued Asteliary Orb Imbued Helm of the Simulacra Imbued Shield of the Simulacra

Retired Items

• Water of Stasis

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New Titles

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New Creatures

Gromnie

• Emergent Ash Gromnus
• Emergent Azure Gromnus
• Emergent Ivory Gromnus
• Emergent Rust GromnusEmergent Ash Gromnus/Emergent Azure Gromnus/Emergent Ivory Gromnus/Emergent Rust Gromnus/

Simulacrum

• Duplicitous SimulacrumDuplicitous Simulacrum/

Tumerok

• Tumerok CorporalTumerok Corporal/

Updated Creatures

• Northern Infiltrator Master
• Southern Infiltrator Master
• The Crafter

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Images

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The Excavation Site.

The Tent at the Excavation Site.

Portal to the Blessed Cave.

Ritual Statue of Entrapment

The Spirit of Bist'elle

Emergent Ash Gromnus

Emergent Rust Gromnus

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Known Issues

• Scheduled Server Downtime 9/12/12 1|15pm Eastern Link

Update 2|10pm Eastern| All worlds are now open. We appreciate your patience.

All worlds will be brought down today 9/12/12 at 1|15pm Eastern for a hotfix. We apologize for the short notice, but we felt it best to get this update done as quickly as possible. We will have the worlds back up as soon as possible.

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Minor Errors

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