A Gathering of Colors

Contents
New Weapons - Spikes Spell Updates Shadow Armor Update - New Shards Ulgrim's Island and Casting Stein New Hookable Items Spine Axes - Graphic Update Creature Lord Quest Icons Updated Staff of the Nomads Graphic Update	Updated Tumerok Banners & Assault Weapons Old Assualt Weapons Stats Updated New Creatures Updated Gems of Worth New Special Tokens! Miscellaneous Updates

New Weapons - Spikes!
Thanks to Stip of TD, Vertigo of TD and Logain Asha’man of SC!
--Made with spike shafts purchased at the bower.

Spikes Stats: Thrown Weapons
Fletchiing Steps: Darts & Spikes

Note: Wrapped Bundles are currently bugged. Lightning Spikes mislabeled.

	250 Greater Spikes		250 Deadly Spikes
Use this item, or drag it to the weapon slot on the Inventory Panel, to wield it.		Use this item, or drag it to the weapon slot on the Inventory Panel, to wield it.
Value	2250	Value	2500
Burden	1250	Burden	1250
Damage	32-40 Piercing	Damage	48-60 Piercing
Speed	(10)	Speed	(10)
Range	5 yards	Range	5 yards
Restrictions	Base Thrown Weapons 250+ to wield	Restrictions	Base Thrown Weapons 280+ to wield

Nonnak Sognam of HG poses with a Deadly Lighting Spike!

	100 Bundles of Spiketails
Value	5
Burden	10
	100 Bundles of Wraped Spiketails
Value	250
Burden	10

Spell Updates!
Portal Recall has a new spell icon!
Aphus Lassel recall now takes you directly to the island!

New Spell Icon

Portal Recall

Thanks to Raylin Du'Notin of HG, Tracy yu of FF, Logain Asha’man of SC, Odinlore II of TD, Ruby of SC, Mage of Darkness - WE, Shrike of Amara

Shadow Armor Update!
Drudge Bait of MT found a Brilliant Shard on a Crystal Shard!
Nevwyn of LC found on a Solid Shard on a Crystal Shard near Wei Jou!
Thanks to archbishop lazarus of FF for Hardened Shard and Wuldon of FF for Plated Shard!
Thanks to Centurius Lady of FF and Dumaw of WE for Charged Shard, Event Staff of WE for Scorched Shard and Kin of DT for Chilled Shard!
Thanks to Krunk of MT and aundrea of DT for Seared Shard!

Quest Details: Shadow Armor

Shadow Black of LC reports that the armor must be undyed to use shards. Thanks also to Tyrian of WE and Exar K'un of WE for detailed updates!

Item	Value	Burden	Description
Brilliant Shard	0	150	A [type] shard. Combine with existing greater shadow armor to create a [Type] piece of greater shadow armor. [Major Armor]
Solid Shard	0	150	[Major Slashing Ward]
Hardened Shard	0	150	[Major Piercing Ward]
Plated Shard	0	150	[Major Bludgeoning Ward]
Charged Shard	0	150	[Major Storm Ward]
Scored Shard	0	150	[Major Acid Ward]
Chilled Shard	0	150	[Major Frost Ward]
Seared Shard	0	150	[Major Flame Ward]

T-Kinsen of HG poses in Greater Shadow Amuli (AL:240). Shards add Major Wards. Level 50+ to wield. Difficulty: 0. Protections: A/A/A/A/A/A/Ba
Arphaxad, FF poses in Greater Plated Celdon - AL: 260

Thanks also to Ranthera of LC, !Archmage Hunter of FF, Anavlis of WE, Erinyes of DT, Fluke of Nature - DT, Miach of TD, butt head' of DT, Drudge Bait of MT, Centurius Lady of FF, Raging two and Paul Mu' Adib of SC, U Law of HG, Mullyvan, of MT, Alderom Al-Deremot, Zezs' and Cadorna of MT, Lan-Mandragoran of FF, Fluke of Nature - DT, Almira of TD, Shao'Uriko of FF.

Aravel of MT and Oz PK of FF pose below!

Ulgrims Casting Stein!
From Whack-a-mole of FF: Ulgrims Recall now drops you on.. *drumroll* Ulgrims Island [an island below the southern landbridge] where beer is free in a well outside. No monsters apart from lvl 1 mice in the basement.

If you get him Ulgrims Homebrew from down in the basement, he gives you a Casting Beer Stein. It casts stam2mana4. And generally looks like a beer stein :)

Thanks also to Rated X of DT, Torin Feldrin of MT, Redzing of WE, Haisley of HG, Yang Zhi of WE, Suprentis II of FF

Quest Details: Ulgrim's Casting Stein

Note: Luthien Bedwyr of WE reports that using a mana stone on your paper doll will not fill the stein with mana.

	Casting Stein
A magical beer stein that can be used to focus magic. Use this item to cast its spell.
Value	2000
Burden	50
Bonus	+7% to Mana Conversion
Spells	Stamina to Mana Self IV
Spellcraft	200
Mana	x/1000
Mana Cost	75
Difficulty	50

Matthew the Hawk of HG poses with the new Casting Stein!

Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "Hey, since you're already bothering me you could at least make yourself useful and fetch me some of my home brewed stout from the basement."
Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "Just take the portal to the lower basement and look for the glowing stout, you can't miss it. And don't go messing around with any of my things!"

Doc Spawn and Rakkir of MT pose in Ulgrim's Treasure Room!

New Hookable Items!
Thanks to Silvana Nightsong of HG, Aljur of MT, Dark Coil of HG, Torin Feldrin on MT, Q'ane of MT, Lizzie'B of TD, Adagio of TD, Ranthera of LC, Witch of Wicca - WE, Black Falcon of WE, Dr Cykosis, Chun-kee of DT

treasure	new shards	assault weapons	casting stein

Also hookable: Hangover Cure, Ulgrim's Golden Key

Spine Axe Grapical Update!
Thanks to Bohr of DT, Marcas of HG, Framonte of LC

--For information on making Spine Axes, visit the Crafters and Collectors page!

Marcas of HG poses above with a Spine Axe!

	Spine Axe		Fine Spine Axe
A battle axe shaped out of an armoredillo spine. Mysterious electrical impulses flare along the blade of the weapon.		A battle axe shaped out of an armoredillo spine. A cool sea breeze washes over you as you wield it.
Value	1800	Value	2000
Burden	675	Burden	675
Damage	9 - 18 Electrical	Damage	10-20 Cold
Bonuses	+5% Melee Defense +3% Attack	Bonuses	+5% Melee Defense +5% Attack
Speed	(60)	Speed	(40)

Framonte of LC poses with a Fine Spine Axe

Creature Lord Quest Icons Updated!
Thanks to Black Breath of HG, Ginger bread man, Chumpy of WE, Cielmer of WE, Atros of HG, Thray of SC, Centurius lady of FF, Black Angel of Death - MT, Fenaris of LC, Crystal Cassius of LC, Habitat of DT, Miach of TD

	Diamond Shield
	Dark Sorcerer's Phylactery
	Obsidian Axe
	Serpent's Fang
	Osseous Mace
	Heavy Ursuin Coat
	Soul Staff

Staff of the Nomads Graphic Update!
Thanks to Eslor of WE!

	Staff of the Nomads
A sturdy wooden staff, worn smooth. It is inscribed, "I found this branch scoured clean by the winds in the High Desert of my birth; a gift rendered unto me by Isishaa, god of the devouring sands. In eternal debt to his forbearance, I wield this weapon. When he calls, my bones shall fall into his dry embrace as this tree once did."
Value	11508
Burden	580
Damage	10.5-15 Fire
Melee Bonus	+15% Melee Defense
Attack Bonus	+15% Attack
Speed	(40)
Spells	Staff Mast Other VI, Blood Drinker VI, Endurance Other VI, Magic Resistance Other VI, Warrior's Greater Vigor, Sprint Other VI, Armor Other VI, Coordination Other VI
Spellcraft	260
Mana	x/1854
Mana Cost	1 pt. per 20 sec.
Restrictions	Base Staff 325+ to wield

Updated Banner Quest and Assault Weapons!
Speak to the Prophet of blades in Zaikhal. He'll tell you to purchase a rumor from the barkeep which gives the coords of all the Tumerok Camps.

Quest Details: Tumerok Banners
Quest Details: Assault Weapons
Table of Updated Rewards

Rumor: A Call to Arms
Rumor: A Note

Reedshark Clan Training Camp: 13.0S, 68.0E; Rumor: Reedshark Note
Mask Clan Training Camp: 16.0S, 75.0E; Rumor: Mask Clan Note
Gromnie Camp: 16.0S 70.0E; Rumor: Gromnie Clan Note
Falcon Clan Training Camp: 2.0N, 75.0E; Rumor: Falcon Clan Note
Serpent Clan Training Camp: 1.0S, 70.0E; Rumor: Serpent Clan Note
Shreth Camp: 5.0S 68.0E; Rumor: Shreth Clan Note

Thanks also to archess-ney of SC, Lo Fling, Ikit Klaw of HG, Matthew the Hawk of HG, Aldis Rache of TD for updated Tumerok Banner rewards!

	Assault Bow
A reward for defeating the leaders of the Gromnie Clan.
Value	5000
Burden	400
Damage	Bonus: 0 Modifier: +110%
Mel Bonus	+6%
Special Props	Tumerok Slayer
Speed	(40)
Range	70 yards
Spells	Blood Drinker IV, Warrior's Vitality, Coordination V
Spellcraft	400
Mana	x/600
Mana Cost	1 pt per 40 sec.
Difficulty	120
Restrictions	Bow 250+ to activate Level 30+ to wield

Kagetsu Kai of FF poses with an Assault Bow! Thanks also to Sek the Wise. Made from Hafted Gromnie Banner with Crest.

	Assault Atlatl
A reward for defeating the leaders of the Mask Clan.
Value	5000
Burden	400
Damage	Bonus: 0 Modifier: +110%
Mel Bonus	+6%
Special Props	Tumerok Slayer
Speed	(40)
Range	60 yards
Spells	Blood Drinker IV, Warrior's Vitality, Coordination V
Spellcraft	400
Mana	x/600
Mana Cost	1 pt per 40 sec.
Difficulty	120
Restrictions	Thrown Weapons 250+ to activate Level 30+ to wield

Anouk reports: today, with the help of Orobal of the Abyss, I turned in a hafted mask spear w/ crest to the guy in hebian-to and got this. Thanks also to Country Evil of SC and Phlor of SC!

Just brought my crested mask clan tumerok banner to Lieutenant
Kenneth and he gave me an Assault Atlatl for it!

	Assault Sword
A reward for defeating the leaders of the Serpent Clan.
Value	5000
Burden	600
Damage	15-30 Slash / Pier
Bonuses	+6% Melee Defense +6% Attack
Special Props	Tumerok Slayer
Speed	(40)
Range	60 yards
Spells	Blood Drinker IV, Warrior's Vitality, Strength Self V, Heart Seeker IV
Spellcraft	400
Mana	x/600
Mana Cost	1 pt per 40 sec.
Difficulty	120
Restrictions	Sword 250+ to activate Level 30+ to wield

Gokou Dragonspirit of SC poses with an Assault Sword, given as a reward for a Reinforced Serpent Banner with Crest from the Serpent Clan dungeon! Thanks also to Raven al-Magus of WE, Lucifer's Hand of TD, Kagetsu Kai of FF, Oldin of HG, Cyrano de Bergerac of TD and Matt W, Celestin of WE

	Assault Orb
A reward for defeating the leaders of the Falcon Clan.
Value	5000
Burden	200
Special Props	Tumerok Slayer
Spells	Mana Conversion Mastery Self IV, Focus Self V, Mana Renewal Self IV, Wizard's Greater Intellect
Spellcraft	400
Mana	x/600
Mana Cost	1 pt per 40 sec.
Difficulty	120
Restrictions	Level 30+ to wield

Uncle Ducka of WE poses with an Assault Orb, received from a reinforced falcon banner with crest! Thanks also to Gokou Dragonspirit of SCDarkmon of TD, Transparent Eyes of TD, Anodyne Five of WE, Kagetsu Kai and Raelwyn of FF, Right Triangle of TD, Morganna La Fey of LC, Hugh Hefner of FF

	Assault Crossbow
A reward for defeating the leaders of the Reedshark Clan.
Value	5000
Burden	600
Damage	Bonus: 0 Modifier: +140%
Mel Bonus	+6%
Special Props	Tumerok Slayer
Speed	(60)
Range	80 yards
Spells	Blood Drinker IV, Warrior's Vitality, Coordination V
Spellcraft	400
Mana	x/600
Mana Cost	1 pt per 40 sec.
Difficulty	120
Restrictions	XBow 250+ to activate Level 30+ to wield

Feryl Wolfchyld of TD poses with an Assault Crossbow, a reward for turning in a Hafted Reedshark Banner with Crest. Thanks also to Kal VII of TD, Eslor of WE, Kagetsu Kai of FF, Foxtrot of HG, Maggie Mayhern, Quick Steel of TD

	Assault Dirk
A reward for defeating the leaders of the Shreth Clan.
Value	5000
Burden	200
Damage	3.25-13 Slash / Pier
Bonuses	+6% Melee Defense +6% Attack
Special Props	Tumerok Slayer
Speed	(25)
Spells	Blood Drinker IV, Warrior's Vitality, Coordination V, Heart Seeker IV
Spellcraft	400
Mana	x/600
Mana Cost	1 pt per 40 sec.
Difficulty	120
Restrictions	Dagger 250+ to activate Level 30+ to wield

Borderline of MT poses with an Assault Dirk received for a Hafted Shreth Banner with Crest!

	Assault Cestus
A reward for defeating the leaders of the Serpent Clan.
Value	5000
Burden	200
Damage	2.75-11 Bludgeoning
Bonuses	+6% Melee Defense +6% Attack
Special Props	Tumerok Slayer
Speed	(25)
Spells	Blood Drinker IV, Warrior's Vitality, Strength V, Heart Seeker IV
Spellcraft	400
Mana	x/600
Mana Cost	1 pt per 40 sec.
Difficulty	120
Restrictions	UA 250+ to activate Level 30+ to wield

Aldis Rache of TD poses with the Assault Cestus, received from a Hefted Serpent Banner with Crest! Thanks also to Ellen Ripley of SC, Wolf of Darkness - HG, Aldis Rache of TD

Old Assault Weapons were also updated. Thanks to Kal VII of TD, Dark Marcsun of TD, Ax-D'Wong of WE, Jexell of FF, Gokou Dragonspirit of SC, Shao'Uriko of FF, Grog Thunderaxe of MT, Lizaveta of MT, Dark Crystal of MT, Abujabi from LC

	Assault Axe		Assault Spear
A reward for defeating the leaders of the Reedshark Clan.		A reward for defeating the leaders of the Gromnie Clan.
Value	5000	Value	5000
Burden	600	Burden	400
Damage	14-28 Slashing	Damage	6-24 Piercing
Bonuses	+6% Melee Defense +6% Attack	Bonuses	+6% Melee Defense +6% Attack
Special Props	Tumerok Slayer	Special Props	Tumerok Slayer
Speed	(40)	Speed	(25)
Spells	Blood Drinker IV, Strength V, Warrior's Vitality, Heart Seeker IV	Spells	Blood Drinker IV, Strength V, Warrior's Vitality, Heart Seeker IV
Spellcraft	400	Spellcraft	400
Mana	x/600	Mana	x/600
Mana Cost	1 pt per 40 sec.	Mana Cost	1 pt per 40 sec.
Difficulty	120	Difficulty	120
Restrictions	Axe 250+ to activate Level 30+ to wield	Restrictions	Spear 250+ to activate Level 30+ to wield

Assault Axe: Reinforced Reedshark Banner with Crest
Assault Spear: Reinforced Gromnie Banner with Crest
Assault Staff: Reinforced Mask Banner with Crest
Assault Mace: Reinforced Shreth Banner with Crest

	Assault Staff		Assault Mace
A reward for defeating the leaders of the Mask Clan.		A reward for defeating the leaders of the Shreth Clan.
Value	5000	Value	5000
Burden	400	Burden	600
Damage	6.5-13 Bludgeoning	Damage	13-26 Bludgeoning
Bonuses	+6% Melee Defense +6% Attack	Bonuses	+6% Melee Defense +6% Attack
Special Props	Tumerok Slayer	Special Props	Tumerok Slayer
Speed	(25)	Speed	(40)
Spells	Blood Drinker IV, Strength V, Warrior's Vitality, Heart Seeker IV	Spells	Blood Drinker IV, Strength V, Warrior's Vitality, Heart Seeker IV
Spellcraft	400	Spellcraft	400
Mana	x/600	Mana	x/600
Mana Cost	1 pt per 40 sec.	Mana Cost	1 pt per 40 sec.
Difficulty	120	Difficulty	120
Restrictions	Staff 250+ to activate Level 30+ to wield	Restrictions	Mace 250+ to activate Level 30+ to wield

New Gems of Worth - Thanks to Black Falcon of WE, Kagetsu Kai of FF

Guy Jean of SC reports: Maggie, thought I'd let you know that the gambling tokens can be stacked 100 per slot. You can even buy them up to 100 at a time :)

	Aluvian Gem of Worth
This is a gem of significant value and usefulness.
Value	1500
Burden	5
Spells	Free Trip to the Aluvain Casino
Spellcraft	210
Mana	700/700
	Gharu'ndim Gem of Worth
This is a gem of significant value and usefulness.
Spells	Free Trip to the Gharu'ndim Casino

Special Tokens!
For those who had been hanging and hanging on to their previous tokens, you can now get a special token for it!! Special Token cannot be given. Thanks to Grog Thunderaxe of MT, Shetl Nightbreed of SC, Ghangus the Great of MG, Karoline of FF

	Special Reedshark Token		Special Mask Token
A token with a Reedshark head on it. This was given to you in recognition of you patience.		A token with a Mask head on it. This was given to you in recognition of you patience.
Value	500	Value	500
Burden	5	Burden	5
	Special Shreth Token		Special Gromnie Token
A token with a Reedshark head on it. This was given to you in recognition of you patience.		A token with a Gromnie head on it. This was given to you in recognition of you patience.
Value	500	Value	500
Burden	5	Burden	5

Lieutenant Kenneth tells you, "Hello, my name is Kenneth. I'm here to help direct an organized resistance against the renegade Tumerok attacks."
Lieutenant Kenneth tells you, "Queen Elysa has called for volunteers to help investigate the Tumerok training camps near Dryreach. You can pick up a news sheet about this menace from the barkeeper."
Lieutenant Kenneth tells you, "If you have already investigated the camps, and you have some trophy to prove it, I will gladly reward you. I also accept Tumerok insignia."
You give Lieutenant Kenneth Reedshark Token.
You've earned 20,000 experience.
Lieutenant Kenneth tells you, "Ah, an old recruit come back to finally claim your promised reward!"
Lieutenant Kenneth gives you Assault Axe.
Lieutenant Kenneth tells you, "This weapon uses the most modern of military technology! It is specially crafted to be extra damaging against our Tumerok foes!"
Lieutenant Kenneth lowers his voice.
Lieutenant Kenneth tells you, "Of course, for political reasons, it doesn't work against the Aun or the Hea Tumerok, but only against the Virindi-controlled renegades."
Lieutenant Kenneth tells you, "Oh, and here -- take this."
Lieutenant Kenneth gives you Special Reedshark Token.
Lieutenant Kenneth tells you, "We'd like to give you a small gift in appreciation for your ... patience, but that item hasn't come yet. But when it does, just give me this token back and I'll give you your reward. Why don't you check back in a month or two?"
Lieutenant Kennet coughs -- or was that a snicker?

New Creatures!
Thanks to Point Blank Shot of TD and Archui of HG, Xarex of HG
Virindi Paradox - 1.3 million xp

--Chupon's Savior of LC reports that the Virindi Paradox was in the game last patch, but misnamed as a Virindi Profatrix! Guess last patch should have been called An Imperfect Paradox!! ;-)

NEW Creatures	Level	Str	End	Coor	Quik	Foc	Self	Hlth	Stam	Mana
Virindi Paradox	235	340	320	360	380	350	350	5000	6000	4000
Brown Mouse	1	10	10	20	20	10	10	6	110	10
White Mouse	1	10	10	20	20	10	10	6	110	10

~~New Log On Tech!~~
~~You now see when your vassals log on regardless of whether they are on your friends list! Thanks to Gone Fishen of TD!~~
This is not new, apparently, according to the gazillion emails in my inbox this AM! Heck, what do I know? I only have one vassal!! ;-)

Awakener Update!
Awakener is no longer PK only! From Rosso of LC: "And concerning the Awakener -- it casts Nullify other on PKs and NPKs, but only dispels negative enchantments! Woot! Talk about your best friend on dangerous quests. It's like having unlimited dispel gems, as long as you have a friend who has creature magic specialized and lots of spare mana stones ;) It uses 500 mana a shot and only stores 1000 mana :P

Contents

Event Teaser
Build Notes
Letter to the Players
Hardware Upgrade
Town Crier Rumors
Ulgrim Sayings
Patch Page

Look for previous patch information under the Auberean History link to the left.

Thanks to Feryl Wolfchyld of TD, Raiden I of SC, Denied of DT, Voodoo Masta of FF, Abdul Al-Hazred of LC, Raven al-Magus of WE, Promagic of MT, Odin of Hyrule - LC, Crypt Killer of MT, Vitmyr of SC, Aelia of LC, Son-Goten of SC