Seeds of Hope

October 2012 - Announcements Page

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Developer Comments
No Developer Comments this month.

Patch Details
Patch Date: 11th October, 2012 Patch Size: 576k (Client: 4640k) Hotfix: ???k (??th Month)

Town Crier Rumors
Free Rumors:
 * Town Crier tells you, "I've heard rumors of increased undead assassin activity.  Seems the undead assassins and the Tanada are continuing their conflict."


 * Town Crier tells you, "I have several reports of yet another A'nekshay researcher digging up tombs, this time near Neftet."


 * Town Crier tells you, "I've heard unconfirmed reports of increased activity in Gaerlan's ruined fortress."


 * Town Crier tells you, "The time of Festivus has returned! With the turning of the leaves, the spirits and treats of the season have once again returned to Dereth!"

Pyreal Rumors:
 * Town Crier tells you, "Popkin of the Gate, a researcher stationed in Cragstone, has sent word that she now has two dig sites in need of assistance.  One in the Vesayen Isles, and the other in Neftet.  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, "Magical fluxuations have weakened Gaerlan's prison, causing a much more powerful Aspect of Gaerlan to form. Stout adventurers are being called to deal with this increased threat."


 * Town Crier tells you, "The time of Festivus has returned! The hunting of costumes, treats, and other seasonal rewards has begun!"

Ulgrim Rumors
Free Rumors:
 * Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "It's that time of year where I yearn for a good hot spiced pumpkin cider..."
 * Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "Guess stout will have to do."


 * Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "Is this when crazy people start wearing k'naths on their heads and climb into ursuin skins or did I get a bad batch of stout?"


 * Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "The former Tanada are continuing their war."
 * Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "Shorikan, in the town south of Hoshino's Fortress, is looking for those who completed Darviss's tasks"
 * Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "Be wary, there was something I didn't like about him."

Stout Rumors:
 * Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "Shikken Moriyaki's clan has started to strike back against the Tanada."
 * Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "They're only looking for those who have passed Darviss's test."
 * Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "But remember, it isn't wise to end up in the middle of a ninja feud."
 * Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "Heads roll, arrows fly, and worst of all... they don't have any stout!"


 * Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "It seems that after all of these years, Gaerlan has unleashed harder obstacles for those wishing to challenge him."
 * Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "He is not to be underestimated. Even I had trouble defeating him, and I was only half drunk."


 * Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "Some people showed up at my island expecting me to just give them stuff because of some holiday back on Ispar."
 * Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "I asked them what was in it for me and eventually they got the hint and gave me some stouts."
 * Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "Then they stood there staring at me."
 * Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "I told them "Guess you were tricked" and slammed the door on them."


 * Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "The desert elementals continue their quest of releasing Hoshino Kei from her corruption."
 * Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "This time they are working much closer to their home."


 * Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "I've been working on some Olthoi Bait in case they decide to come back. Through long and arduous testing, I've discovered that they can't resist stuffed mushrooms. Just walk through a dungeon dropping those things in a line and you can ambush a whole swarm while they're gobbling them up."

New UI and Game Changes

 * 6 New Contracts were added but they released shortly after the actual patch day:
 * Contract for Ninja Academy
 * Contract for Tanada Intercept
 * Contract for Tanada Slaughter
 * Contract for Jester Focuses AKA Jester Focuses
 * Contract for Unleash the Gearknights AKA Unleash the Gearknights
 * Contract for Virindi Rescue AKA Virindi Rescue
 * Autumn is here and the changes can been see throughout Dereth.
 * Festivus!
 * Spectral Archers that use lightning bows now have matching ammo appearance.
 * Hand Grenades have had their icons fixed.
 * Male Tumeroks can now enter the Lost Distillery.
 * Fixed rewards of Gaerlan's Citadel quests to once again give melee & missile weapons.
 * Melee critical blow damage reduced for PvP situations only.
 * Dirty Fighting bleed damage increased from 50/100 (for trained/spec'd respectively) per 20 seconds to 60/120 per 20 seconds.

New Quests

 * Harvesting the Bulb of Mornings
 * Nanjou Stockade

Live Events
2012/10 Halloween Live Event

Updated Quests

 * Gaerlan's Citadel - There is now a new level 150+ version of the Gaerlan's Citadel quest.
 * Stipends - Level 7 Other Item Aura spells now given by Agents of the Arcanum for the appropriate Spells Certificate.
 * 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 ) - The Painbringer Quest
 * Ansar El-Kerdany tells you, "Greetings Adventurer! We believe that the Painbringer must be dealt with."
 * Ansar El-Kerdany tells you, "Defeat him and bring proof of his destruction to Brighteyes, the Tailor so he is aware of the dangers which exist on that island."
 * - Completion Message;
 * Ansar El-Kerdany tells you, "You defeated the Painbringer? Nice work, we sent the right warrior for the job. Here is your reward."


 * Esmond Fielding: ( Bi-Weekly ) - Ithaenc Quiddity Seed Quest
 * 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 Aun Aemaua could use assistance in investigating the Quiddity Seed in Ithaenc Cathedral."
 * Esmond Fielding tells you, "Help him as soon as you can and report back to me. Make sure to visit the Emissary of Asheron in Asheron's Castle before you start your journey."
 * - Completion Message;
 * Esmond Fielding tells you,


 * Niccolo De Luca: ( Weekly ) - Northern Shroud Cabal
 * 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 Nomendar al-Rakh could use some assistance with the Northern Shroud Cabal."
 * Niccolo De Luca tells you, "Complete this task and I shall reward you."
 * - Completion Message;
 * Niccolo De Luca tells you, "I received word that you completed Nomendar al-Rakh's task. Impressive work infiltrating the Northern Shroud Cabal. 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 Vile, Vicious and Villainous Scarecrows as the moderate difficulty prey."
 * Rand, Game Hunter tells you, "This month I've tagged Undead Sailors as the medium difficulty prey."
 * Rand, Game Hunter tells you, "This month I've tagged Pyre Champions as the high difficulty prey."
 * Rand, Game Hunter tells you, "This month I've tagged Wight Sorcerers as one of the most difficult prey."
 * Rand, Game Hunter tells you, "This month I've tagged Harvest Reapers as the other prey of highest difficulty."

New NPCs

 * Kaltus - 22.2S 8.6E at the Neftet Excavation Site
 * Sanctum Guardian Spirit - Inside the Temple of Mornings dungeon.

Updated NPCs

 * Barkeeper Edsel
 * Barkeep Devra

New Locations

 * Prismatic Guardian Lair - 10.9N 81.2W
 * Prismatic Ziggurat
 * Proving Grounds Uber
 * Prismatic Devastation
 * Neftet Excavation Site - 22.2S, 8.7E
 * Temple of Mornings - 22.1S, 8.6E

New Titles
No new titles this month.

Portal.dat

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