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PKLite!
Thanks to Black Falcon of WE, Siner of TD, Mike HeXt I of MT, Xaphan of WE, twisti of DT!

New command: @pklite

@pklite - Sets your status to Player Killer Lite (PK Lite). PK Lite characters can attack other PK Lite characters. They cannot, however, attack Player Killer (PK) characters. PK Lite characters operate under the same combat rules as PK characters, except that if you are killed  in a PK Lite battle, you will not accrue vitae and you will not drop any coins or items. Only Non-Player Killers may use this command to enter PK Lite. Dying in a PK Lite battle and logging off will restore your status to Non-Player Killer.

A cold wind touches your heart. You are now a Player Killer Lite.

You are enveloped in a feeling of warmth as you are brought back into the protection of the Light. You are once again a Non-Player Killer.

Thanks to Raging Inferno of WE, Lost Martyr and Howor D'Scarr of MT for pics below!

Fun with PK Lite! (click to enlarge)

New Dungeons!

--Seifer Starstriker of FF reports: Found an 80+ Brood Hive at 57.4N/67.4E .. entrance is safe (or was when I got there) .. upper level Warriors and Brood evis' .. didn't go far as buffs were running. Hope you can use this.

--Olthoi Brood Hive - 64.6N, 56.1E, Levels 80+
Warriors, Swarm Eviserators, Mutilators and Swarm Guardians, Brood Queen Elders and Brood Matrons Elders.
Thanks to Gotchya on FF and L R of DT!

--Kelnozz of Guardians of Eternity - MT reports: Hi Maggie, i just ran into a dungeon that seems to be new: Olthoi Brood Hive level 20+ at 44.2N 66.2E
Greetings and keep up the good work! Diatribe of LC adds that the closest settlement is South Beach from Arwic. Inside you'll find Nymphs and Drones with the Olthoi Brood Matron Nymph and Olthoi Brood Queen Nymphs dropping the trophies. 2nd Hive at 51.2N, 48.2E

--Desert Citadel - 84.5S, 59.7W, Levels 60+
Contains Extas Raiders, Gotrok Tiatus, Gotrok Juggernauts and a Sturdy Steel Chest!
Thanks to Excon of SC and Gandalf Zu'l Zoran of SC, Illumini of MT, Li Kwan Sho of TD!

New Olthoi Armor!
Note: Dungeon coords above - same mechanics as the 40 & 60 hives from last month. See the Olthoi Armor write-up for details.

Thanks to Graelyn of MT, Lucifer's Hand of TD, romside of MT, Gull of TD, L R of DT, Graelyn of MT for stats on the 80+ armor! Thanks to Telum of TD for Elder trophies!

Bane Angel of HG reports the 20+ Hive has Adolescent Brood Matron Nymphs which drop AL: 300+ Lesser Olthoi Armor.

Lugian Citadels Updated!

Sherwin reports:
Qalabar/Kara Citadel - renamed Ridge Citadel -  70.2S, 24.3E, Levels 40+
Has Gotrok/extas Lugians outside of portal, at the beginning of the dungeons the obeloth lugians were replaed by level 70 Gotrok Lugians and as you go further you meet Gotrok Extas, Extas Raiders and Gotrok Tiatus...Gotrok Tiatus gave about 38k in XP. Thanks also to Lancelot of Hebian.

Lin - renamed Hills Citadel - 56.5S, 67.0E, Levels 15+.
Didn't venture far into it as the other two but from going as far as I did the monster layout resembled that of old lugian citadels...with Gotrok Obeloth and Gotrok Lithos at the beginnings...

Baishi - renamed Wilderness Citadel - 67.9S, 62.5E, Levels 40+

Thanks also to Ikon Blade, Laughing-Hyena of WE and Miyuki of FF!

Lugian Armor May Now Be Dyed!
Borderline of MT poses in a Helm of the Crag dyed by his friend Killie!
Tara Malkav of MT poses in a dyed Bastion of Tukal!

New Creatures!
Thanks to Clint of FF, Mike HeXt II of MT, Peter E, Alexander The Hunter of HG, Jaliea of SC, Bob S, Strahd Von Zarovitch of TD, Pokhart of LC, xenophin of SC, ali razah MT, Jamia of WE, Ray XXX of FF, Flipz of FF, Kinjarr of HG, Robin the Deadeye of HG, Max Simage WE, Talon Khan on TD, Chiq of SC, Kermit the Frog of LC, Badawi of LC, Hotspur of WE, Malediction of WE, Khalif Tu'raf of WE, Pugster Jnr of HG, Bunny Man of TD, extreme magic of HG, Zeus Cloud-Rider, Badamon of MT, Beetle of TD, Tara Malkav of MT, David T, Miyuki of FF, Arklin of MT, Ogzmandius of SC, Lisamc of HG, Yato's Revenge of SC, Digi-Tekh of TD, Gottaluvthat of SC, Lita of Stonehold, Doyle, Ali, nocturnes shadow of LC, Gimp Hawk of DT, Feryl Wolfchylde of TD, Kinjarr of HG, sponge-bob of HG, Vitaemonger of WE, Graelyn fro, m MT, Makoto Shishio of DT, Punisher ibn Zod of MT, Ihna of WE, Black Falcon of WE, RB, Zen Tek Ken of FF, Confucius of FF, Aargau of DT

Hi Maggie - I've been using your site for quite a while now (thank you for publishing it), so I figured it was time to contribute.

Attached are some screenshots of an Olthoi Lancer attempting to invade my home in the Arrowdale Cottages (Olthoi North Central). He caught me unaware, and as you can see he just about killed me.

love the site! keep up the great work :)

Tutankhamun of HG

New Creatures  (click pics to enlarge)

Olthoi Lancers fly and are found in the North Dires and northern Osteth near Stonehold! xp = 35,800 xp,
Lacerator = 62,000 xp

Swarm Matrons - found near Ayan Baqur and the west Direlands and accompanied by Swarm Guardians and Swarm Mutilators. xp = 82,958

Olthoi Nymph Grubs found near Lytelthorpe!
Chickens were spotted in Baishi!
Olthoi Swarm Harvesters & Garderers and Nymphs are on Osteth!

Nest (40) = 8,290 xp


Po-dunk of TD reports Pierce Rend works great on the new flying othoi!

Borderline of MT sends the following chicken report: I SWEAR TO GOD IM NOT CRAZY... I WAS PLAYING WITH A CHICKEN AND IT LAYED AN EGG.

Candeth Keep Updated!
Mostdeadly of FF reports that Candeth Keep now has wall and 3 new NPCs and various guards awaiting the queen's arrival

Gamorean of Harvestgain reports there is a Pyreal Target Drudge located in the healers tent. The walls of candeth keep are finished and there are new sciveners and Ulna bint-Fasha the Ivory Crafter.

Lugian Juggernaut tells you, "We shall hold the peace here until your High Queen, Elysa, has had proper time to discern the location of all the olthoi nests upon Dereth. Without her, our people would still make war. I prefer peace, do you not as well?"

Aun Xalenua tells you, "We await the coming of Elysatah, slayer of Wharu's Betrothed. She will command us as budhis against the Children of Wharu. Then shall this world know peace, and Palenqual will once again know respite."

Royal Guard tells you, "We are here to make sure that nothing hinders High Queen Elysa's arrival. She is set to arrive when her scouts return from their latest searches."

Thanks to Gandalf Zu'l Zoran of SC for pic below!

Map Updated!
Olthoi North is blackened and Candeth Keep and Linvak Tukal are marked!
Thanks to Omni Oni of HG, Black Angel of Death - MT, Jonas of TD, Tara Malkav of MT!

New Gem Icons!
Thanks to Feryl Wolfchyld of TD and Chrystal Wulf of TD, Nerisah of HG, Zorro the Fox of WE, David T, Nearly Headless Nick of MT, Khamon of HG, Meleven of TD, Matthew the Hawk of HG, Loui of FF, Mhulan de Shampoo of WE, Evil Og of TD, R'gho Assalimbar of MT, Sucamarto of LC

	Agate		Green Jade		Rose Quartz
	Amber		Hematite		Ruby
	Amethyst		Imperial Topaz		Sapphire
	Aquamarine		Jet		Smokey Quartz
	Azurite		Lapis Lazuli		Sunstone
	Black Garnet		Lavender Jade		Tiger Eye
	Black Opal		Malachite		Tourquoise
	Bloodstone		Moonstone		Tourmaline
	Carnelian		Onyx		White Jade
	Citrine		Opal		White Quartz
	Diamond		Peridot		White Sapphire
	Emerald		Red Garnet		Yellow Garnet
	Fire Opal		Red Jade		Yellow Topaz
	Green Garnet				Zircon

New Armor, Weapon & Casting Devices Descriptions!
Thanks to Meggido X of WE, Oggo of MT, A Simple Man of HG, Naomi III of FF, Daetrin Squared of SC, Kinjarr of HG, Disater piece of SC, Bivitar Hawkens of MT, Omni Oni of HG, Spaghetti Bender of TD, Nearly Headless Nick of MT, twisti of DT, Fearcaster of MT, Gandalf Zu'l Zoran of SC, Lisamc of HG, Pyro technic of MT

New Auto-Accept Fellowship Option!
Thanks to A Simple Man of HG and Tara Malkav of MT, Promagic of MT, Disaster Piece of SC, Ariana G of TD, Jelly Belly of SC!

New Log-In!
Thanks to Mike HeXt II of MT, Carl, Xaphan of WE, Llama of TD, Tara Malkav of MT, Jelly Belly of SC and Nightmare of HG, dalani!

New Splash Images!
Thank to Robin the Deadeye of HG and Llama of TD

Item Magic Changes!
Lazy of DT report that if you want to bane someone's shield/wep/wand, you can now select the person instead of the item and when buffing them!

fwh alandra syr of HG reports that Dutin and War Wizard of Chaos discovered you can target a person and cast blood drinker to autobuff their weapon!

The Olthoi Invasion Begins To Be Repelled!

Below, Zen Tek Ken of FF reports on the discovery and destruction of the the first Olthoi Nests. Visit the Olthoi Invasion page for details on the unfolding event, as more nests are destroyed and Elysa arrives to lead the assault against the Queens!

Details: Olthoi Invasion
Text: Olthoi Queens: Locations and Findings

Zen Tek Ken of FF reports: I have found 2 so far (Olthoi Matron Nymphs) one in A’mun Desert and one near Nanto. I think it took more war shots to kill then the matron that spawns in Dires. On Death It summons a portal where it first spawned to a dungeon that is restricted to 1-19 non tie able or summon able. Both had summoned the portal, I was of course to high to go in.

Managed to take a lowbie char on another account through the 1-19 portal I found. Just did the 1-19 portal the Olthoi Matron Nymph summoned. Inside was some olthoi grubs and a nest. After killing I got this text:

Rippeas Mule rends the nest in the Gharu'ndim lands. The beacon crumbles, and with it the will of the olthoi. They flee the surface and in their wake other creatures return to the surface.

The room begins to shudder, the portal looks to be a safe escape from this place, as waiting to recall may take too long. Hurry to the portal!

Zen Tek Ken of FF sends a new report: I manage to find all 3 lvl 1-19 matron nymphs and defeat the nest inside the dungeons they summoned.

A crushing blow from Rippeas Mule rips the olthoi nest in the Aluvian lands apart. The beacon that called the olthoi to these lands has been destroyed. As the chitin warriors are driven from the surface, the former denizens return to claim the land once more.

With a mighty blow, Rippeas Mule shreds the nest in Sho lands. With the beacon that called them to these lands destroyed, the olthoi retreat from the landscape. As the olthoi dig beneath the surface, other creatures find their way back to the surface.

The general coordinates of the 3 matron nymphs are

Gharu one around : 10.3S, 12.16E
Sho was around: 48.7S, 80.0E
Aluvian was around: 9.6N, 52.0E

I’m guessing there are 3 matrons for each level range so just have to find next level range up now.

Olthoi Invasion Extras!

--Matron Map by Thase Skotoso of LC

Heya Maggie... Here’s my current map of the Matron spawns/progression to push back the Olthoi Invasion. This map will change on the fly as it gets updated along lines the current prop. (click to enlarge)

You can email Thase Skotoso of LC with updated info!

--Central Nest Video by Julian's Touch of TD
Here is the link of the video of the Central Nest I did yesterday. (I cutted long killing passage. lol)

Nest Video (10.0 Mb)
 

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

Thanks to Druhsk of SC, Stryk Huddini, Days of FF, Dragyn Magi of LC, Skeksis of HG, The Humungus of WE