Mather again. Found a empty journal binder in front of Carlo di Cenzi. Thanks also to Darius of the Nexus - HG!

Quest Details: Carlo di Cenza's Journal

Daktari of FF reports: "I ran east from the Northern Beach Fort, and quickly found the page of the Viamontian journal mentioned in the Town Crier rumor. Further down I found a book called "Shadow Pass," right by the usable Fir Tree. Antius Blackmoor says this when I give it to him:"

Antius Blackmoor tells you, "This seems to indicate that the Viamontians may well be on Dereth, but we cannot be sure. I need more than this. Keep searching.

Text: Shadow Pass (this text was introduced last patch)

Celestin of WE looted page 6 of the journal off a Diamond Golem near the Shadow Lugian dungeon. Thanks also to Chupon of LC, Sheik Yabuda of MT, Darkavenger of TD, Killz a-Evil of TD, Count Orkin! Thanks to Camii & Luthien Bedwyr of WE for completed book! Thanks to Judas al-Gibran of MT for severed head!

Text: Halaetan Magic

You successfully attach the page to the book. You have completed the assembly of this book!

You give Carlo di Cenza Halaetan Magic.
Carlo di Cenza tells you, "My words... my words..."
Carlo di Cenza gives you Bloody Tooth.

You give Antius Blackmoor Bloody Tooth.
Antius Blackmoor tells you, "What manner of creature is this from? I've never seen a tooth of this size. You say the Viamontian gave you this? What foul creatures did the blue-skins bring with them, I wonder?"
Antius Blackmoor tells you, "I thank you for your assistance in this matter. You have done a great service to your Queen."
You've earned 2,078,354 experience.

You give Antius Blackmoor Severed Olthoi Head.
Antius Blackmoor tells you, "What creature is capable of doing this to an Olthoi? I have seen my fair share of Olthoi corpses, but this..."
Antius Blackmoor tells you, "Do you see these ridges here? Along the neck? It appears that this head was bitten off."
Antius Blackmoor tells you, "I thank you for your assistance in this matter. You have done a great service to your Queen."
You've earned 2,078,354 experience.

Samuel, Former Guardian Updated!
Thanks to Mather of HG for the report from the Eastham bar! See the Caul Reliquaries for more info!

Samuel, Former Guardian tells you, "A few years back - you see? A few years back, this island was found. Apparently, Monarchs had gone there before Bael'zharon walked the world, as a test. Something like that-"
Samuel, Former Guardian tells you, "This island...it was the home of nothing, but that was not the truth. Beneath the land, shadows lived, multiplied and schemed to take the world for their own. With their master destroyed, driven away and imprisoned by our forces and Asheron-"
Samuel, Former Guardian tells you, "But he's gone now - you see? He's gone and she drove him off...and now - these things."

Samuel, Former Guardian tells you, "I'm not a coward. You hear me!?"
Samuel, Former Guardian tells you, "The horror...the horror..."
Samuel, Former Guardian tells you, "No, no. I don't serve as a Royal Guard anymore. If the High Queen wants the uniform back she can come pry it off of my cold corpse. I'm owed! I saw those things. Those horrific creatures."

New Weapon Tiers!
Spaghetti Bender of TD sends a pic of a new hammer! Confucius of FF sends a few new crossbows, one found by his patron Mehmet!

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--Aka-hung of MT reports finding the following new weapons:
Acid scepter +10 vs monster +2.5 PVP, 355 wield
35 point max spear with a 370 wield

--Jonathan reports finding the following:
400 wield sword  - 27.3-52, +10, + 11, craft 5

--Ramgah of SC found this dirk on a Virindi Quiddiox:
400 Wield, 14-29 Damage, +14% Attack, +15% Melee, Work 4

--Chiun Too reports the following:
"Found a 31 - 54 damage sword, work 6, +12 attack, +12 defense, 400 wield in matron hive. The swarm mutilators are dropping the new tier weapons; the guardians and warriors seem to be dropping more 350 wield melee weapons, but I didn't find a single new tier weapon on swarm guardians/warriors in an hour in the hive. If I go through enough swarm guardians/warriors, maybe they drop the new tiers as well, but it's low enough frequency that I didn't spot any after an hour. The sword was promptly destroyed during an imbue attempt. Love the site...keep up the great effort."

Balor Has Been Taken!
Thanks to Darkpriest of VT, Ceredwyn of HG, Sheik Yabuda of MT!

Quest Details: Balor's Rescue

Lord Kresovus rears back and screams a great cry of anguish to the uncaring skies above. "BAAAAAAAAAAALLLLLOOOOOOOOOOOOOOORR!!!!!"

Lord Kresovus tells you, "Greetings, small one. You have come at a most critical time. After years of siege, our walls have been breached. Though not by the Gotrok. Some other foul tribe forced their way past defenses which have long stood fast. A tribe of some foul thing I cannot begin to describe. Bodies usurped, brothers possessed... the mind recoils at such horrors."
Lord Kresovus tells you, "These fiends invaded under cover of darkness. They attacked while I slept. They meant to slay me - or take me prisoner - I do not know which. There was one with them, one whose appearance matched my own! I do believe he meant to assume control of Linvak Tukal in my stead."
Lord Kresovus tells you, "Were it not for the valiant efforts of Captain K'rank, and my own doomed Balor, I fear I would have been overwhelmed. As it turns out, we were not overwhelmed. We repelled the invaders. But not without our own casualties."
Lord Kresovus tells you, "Several of our own were taken prisoner by these beasts of Shadow. And Balor... my dear Balor..."
Lord Kresovus tells you, "My scouts tracked the demons to a location in the northernmost reaches of the Direlands. I fear I do not know more than that."
Lord Kresovus tells you, "If you seek to aid us in this conflict, find these demons. Slay these demons. Return whatever information you might find."
Lord Kresovus tells you, "And if you happen to find him, please do return my precious Balor to me."

Hunterwolf of TD sends this update: "Maggie, love the site, been using for years! Soon as I logged in I headed to the Tukal to see what was up. Went to the top to talk to the lugian, found out the new lugian dungeon was somewhere in the farthest reaches of the Norther Dires. So I used Aerlinthe Recall, hit the portal at the drop and ran around until I found a HOLE in the ground with such things as Shadow Infiltrators (lvl 115) and Shadow Seekers (lvl 105). These look like transparent lugians, will send screenies as I get a chance. Coords to this place are (12.2N, 81.1W). Again, there is NO portal."

Inner Stronghold - Levels 80+

Lugian Prisoner tells you, "Though they saw fit to lock us in these filthy cages, they took Balor somewhere deep within. I fear what plans they may have in store for our Lord's most favored companion."
Lugian Prisoner tells you, "Friend! You have come to aid us!"
Lugian Prisoner tells you, "These Shadows hail from somewhere deep within. I know not what lies down there. Some sort of portal to the world below, I fear. You must travel to the bottom of this pit. Shut down their access to the surface world. Otherwise, I fear we may become overrun with these demons."
Lugian Prisoner tells you, "As for us, leave us be. We will wait for their security to grow lax, and then we will strike from within! We will take these curs by surprise and avenge the glory of Linvak Tukal!"
Lugian Prisoner tells you, "I made my way deep within this pit before they overwhelmed me. There is something down there. Something black and horrible. It creates these shadowy doppelgangers from nothingness. You must destroy it. Otherwise, I fear these demons will overrun the surface world."
Lugian Prisoner tells you, "There was something about the infiltration... something about the ease at which the Shadows were repelled. I fear there is some aspect of this plot that remains hidden from view. I only hope we might uncover it before these Shadows get the best of us."

	Doppelganger Shield
A shield looted from the corpse of the Shadow Lugian Shoktok.
Value	8000
Burden	1000
Shield Level	425
Spells	Shadow Touch (Melee Def +3 pts), Blade Protection Self VI, Piercing Protection Self VI, Bludgeoning Protection Self VI
Spellcraft	350
Mana	x/3000
Mana Cost	1 pt. per 40 seconds
Restrictions	Level 80+ to wield
Protections	Slash: Above Ave. (552) Pierce: Above Ave (510) Blud: Above Ave. (552) Fire: Above Ave. (552) Cold: Above Ave. (510) Acid: Above Ave. (510) Elec: Average (425)
Special Props	Unenchantable

Darkpriest of VT poses with the new shield! (Timer 30 Days)

The Shadow looks you in the eye, carefully examines you, and nods. It places a slick, oily hand on your forehead. You feel a tingling, numbing sensation in your gut. Then it is gone.

	Doppelganger Robe
A robe looted from the corpse of the Shadow Lugian Urleg.
Value	8000
Burden	500
Armor Level	250
Spells	Blade Protection Self VI, Shadow Reed, Shadow Shot, Shadow Cross, Piercing Protection Self VI, Bludgeoning Protection Self VI
Spellcraft	350
Mana	x/3000
Mana Cost	1 pt. per 40 seconds
Restrictions	Level 80+ to wield
Protections	Slash: Above Ave. (300) Pierce: Below Ave (175) Blud: Below Ave. (150) Fire: Below Ave. (150) Cold: Average (200) Acid: Below Ave (175) Elec: Below Ave (100)
Special Props	Dyeable

Killz al Evil of TD poses in the new Robe! Thanks also to Kopperfield of MT, Aravel of MT, Tim Hunter of FF, Hunterwolf of TD, Lun Mi of MT, Guthwulf of HG, Absolution fo FF!

Ashram son of Ludan - HG sends this pic of dyed robes: "Here are all the dyes of the doppelganger robe, compliments of the fabulous guild of The knight's reborn led by Karesta of HG. Kerenza, Super Tiger, Silence the Kat, Lunar Ice, Golden Servant, Bartz Ibn Mage, Par Salian Majere, Fa Lin, And Ashram son of Ludan are posing for this screen shot :)"

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He adds: "Those are not ALL the dye colors possible. We are missing one ... and that's a failed dye ... No one was willing to give up his robe to fail it and loose al ... However, I can give one up for a failed dye if you so wish it ;)"

You give Lord Kresovus A Patch of Balor's Fur.
Lord Kresovus tells you, "Balor... What have they done to you?"
Lord Kresovus slumps forward, obviously overcome with grief. After a short moment, he remembers himself, his position, and his company. Lord Kresovus straightens his back and looks you in the eye.
Lord Kresovus tells you, "I thank you for your service. The heart grieves, but..."
Lord Kresovus tells you, "Thank you."
You've earned 2,614,958 experience.
You give Lord Kresovus Coda.
Lord Kresovus tells you, "These are grim tidings indeed. But valuable - most valuable information. You have done Linvak Tukal a great service. You are indeed marked for greatness."
You've earned 5,229,917 experience.

Solarion of MT (Level 97) received  6,132,585xp and 3,066,292xp.

Text: Coda


New Trophies - Weapons of the Fallen!
--Vapors of LC reports: "Hey, I just killed a Fallen Shadow in VoD and it dropped a Staff of the Fallen and a portal gem (Sezzherei's Lair). Haven't used the gem yet, waiting for a group to go with me. Staff of the Fallen 370 weild req staff looks kinda like an atlan staff it is all black."

	Sezzherei's Lair
This gem casts a portal to lair of Sezzherei, demon-child of the darkness beneath the world. This portal summoning gem works best if used outside in a relatively flat area.
Value	500
Burden	10
Spells	Summon Primary Portal I
Spellcraft	210
Mana	50/50
Special Props	Attuned, Bonded

Thanks also to A Simple Man of HG, Aluthain of FF, Willing Wolf of LC, Sheik Yabuda of MT (for pic below)!

	Staff of the Fallen
Value	10000
Burden	450
Damage	10 - 25, Bludgeoning
Bonuses	Attack: 13% Melee: ?
Speed	(25)
Spells	Moderate Staff Aptitude, Infected Caress
Spellcraft	250
Mana	x/1000
Mana Cost	1 pt. per 40 sec.
Restrictions	Base Staff 370+ to wield
Special Props	Crushing Blow, Biting Strike

 

--Tarin Mage of SC reports: "I found a new gem on a Fallen Greiver in VoD. It dropped a brand new atlatl and a portal gem called Sezzherei's Lair.

(Atlatl of the Fallen found on Fallen Griever: Mod-145% +6 acid, +10 melee, Crushing Blow and Biting Strike, TW 335 to weild, Mod Thrown Aptitude and Infected Caress on it. It looks like a little ball with acid falling off of it.)

	Eye of the Fallen
Value	10000
Burden	50
Damage	Elec War Bonus: vs. Monsters: +8% vs. Players: +2%
Bonuses	Melee: +8%
Speed	(20)
Range	60 yards
Spells	Moderate War Magic Aptitude, Nuhmudira's Blessing
Spellcraft	250
Mana	x/1000
Mana Cost	1 pt. per 40 sec.
Restrictions	Base War 330+ to wield
Special Props	Crushing Blow

Stanis poses with the Eye of the Fallen below! Thanks also to Vainda-Ra-Sal of HG, Xog of HG!

Inside was the dungeon from the teaser pics with the biakas and big dragon guy named Sezzherei. I killed him and he dropped a Salvaging helm, some loot, and Sezzherei's slayer token to be turned into Agent of Arcanum. Helm looks like a red old school heaume and is al 10 like a mask and can only be wielded by people who have base salvaging of 150. It cast minor salvaging skill on you (+5). Thanks maggie, love your site!" Thanks also to Rich and Killz al Evil of TD (posing below)!

	Salvager's Helm
A robe looted from the corpse of the Shadow Lugian Urleg.
Value	10000
Burden	250
Armor Level	10
Spells	Minor Salvaging Aptitude
Spellcraft	350
Mana	x/3000
Mana Cost	1 pt. per 40 seconds
Restrictions	Base Salvaging 150+ to wield.
Protections	Slash: Poor (2) Pierce: Poor (2) Blud: Poor (2) Fire: Poor (2) Cold: Poor (2) Acid: Poor (2) Elec: Poor (2)
Special Props	Dyeable

 

 

	Atlatl of the Fallen
Value	10000
Burden	400
Damage	Bonus: 0 Elem Bonus: 6, Acid Modifier: +145%
Bonuses	Melee: +10%
Speed	(20)
Range	60 yards
Spells	Moderate Thrown Aptitude, Infected Caress
Spellcraft	?
Mana	x/?
Mana Cost	1 pt. per ? sec.
Restrictions	Base TW 335+
Special Props	Crushing Blow, Biting Strike

Renswic of HG poses with the Fallen Atlatl!

--Tarin Mage of SC reports: "Eye of the Fallen found on Fallen Lugian: Crushing Blow, +8 damage to monsters, +2 players, electrical. +8 melee,War 330 to weild, Nuhmudiras blessing and Mod War magic. It's uber looking, looks just like a little purple ball but loads of lightning are shooting off of it."

--Celestin of WE looted this Dirk of the Fallen off a Fallen Mite in Singularity Caul! Thanks to Sheik Yabuda of MT for pic below!

	Dirk of the Fallen
Value	10000
Burden	150
Damage	13.5 - 27, Piercing
Bonuses	Attack: +13% Melee: +13%
Speed	(20)
Spells	Moderate Dagger Aptitude, Infected Caress
Spellcraft	250
Mana	x/1000
Mana Cost	1 pt. per 40 sec.
Restrictions	Base Dagger 370+ to wield
Special Props	Crushing Blow, Biting Strike

 

--Shippou of TD reports: "Running around on the Caul, I just found a new doll called "Fallen Doll". On the corpse I found a new katar and a portal gem called "Sezzherei's Lair". I couldn't get a shot of the doll, but it is level 145 and has 15550 hp if I remember right."

	Katar of the Fallen
Value	10000
Burden	150
Damage	21 - 42. Slash/Pierce
Bonuses	Attack: +13% Melee: +13%
Speed	(20)
Spells	Moderate UA Aptitude, Infected Caress
Spellcraft	250
Mana	x/1000
Mana Cost	1 pt. per 40 sec.
Restrictions	Base UA 370+ to wield
Special Props	Crushing Blow, Biting Strike

--Fallen Tumerok drops the Blade of the Fallen. Some-one of HG poses below. Thanks to Ceredwyn of HG for pic! Thanks also to Wandering Magician of LC, Vapors of LC!

 

	Blade of the Fallen
Value	10000
Burden	450
Damage	25.5 - 51, Slash/Pierce
Bonuses	Attack: +13% Melee: +13%
Speed	(40)
Spells	Moderate Sword Aptitude, Infected Caress
Spellcraft	250
Mana	x/1000
Mana Cost	1 pt. per 40 sec.
Restrictions	Base Sword 370+ to wield
Special Props	Crushing Blow, Biting Strike

--Huarachon of FF reports: "Hi Maggie, I was running at Caul near 92.6s 92.4w and found a Fallen Rift. I didn't take a screen but I killed it and he dropped these." Nullo of MT poses with the Crossbow below!

	Crossbow of the Fallen
Value	10000
Burden	675
Damage	Bonus: 0 Elem Bonus: 8, Cold Modifier: +150%
Bonuses	Melee: +10%
Speed	(60)
Range	80 yards
Spells	Moderate Crossbow Aptitude, Infected Caress
Spellcraft	250
Mana	x/1000
Mana Cost	1 pt. per 40 sec.
Restrictions	Base XBow 335+ to wield
Special Props	Crushing Blow, Biting Strike

 

Huarachon of FF found the spear on a Fallen Margul at 91.5S, 92.1W and the Bow on a Fallen Marionette at 90.8S, 92.5W! Thanks also to Aluthain of FF, Mage Killer of TD, Vitae Boy of MT (for pics below)!

	Spear of the Fallen
Value	10000
Burden	600
Damage	18 - 36, Piercing
Bonuses	Attack: +13% Melee: +13%
Speed	(30)
Spells	Moderate Spear Aptitude, Infected Caress
Spellcraft	250
Mana	x/1000
Mana Cost	1 pt. per 40 sec.
Restrictions	Base Spear 370+ to wield
Special Props	Crushing Blow, Biting Strike

 

 

	Bow of the Fallen
Value	10000
Burden	600
Damage	Bonus: 0 Elem Bonus: 8, Slashing Modifier: +120%
Bonuses	Melee: +10%
Speed	(40)
Range	80 yards
Spells	Moderate Bow Aptitude, Infected Caress
Spellcraft	250
Mana	x/1000
Mana Cost	1 pt. per 40 sec.
Restrictions	Base Bow 335+ to wield
Special Props	Crushing Blow, Biting Strike

Malus Darkshot of HG poses with the Mace of the Fallen found on a Fallen Drudge! Thanks to Death's Horizon for pic! Thanks to Son of Darkness of TD for stats!

 

	Mace of the Fallen
Value	10000
Burden	750
Damage	20.5 - 41, Bludgeoning
Bonuses	Attack: +13% Melee: +13%
Speed	(40)
Spells	Moderate Mace Aptitude, Infected Caress
Spellcraft	250
Mana	x/1000
Mana Cost	1 pt. per 40 sec.
Restrictions	Base Mace 370+ to wield
Special Props	Crushing Blow, Biting Strike

--Fallen Crystal Shard drops the Hammer of the Fallen! Thanks to Vapors of LC and Killz al Evil of TD (for pic below)!

	Hammer of the Fallen
Value	10000
Burden	800
Damage	21.5 - 43, Bludgeoning
Bonuses	Attack: +13% Melee: +13%
Speed	(60)
Spells	Moderate Axe Aptitude, Infected Caress
Spellcraft	250
Mana	x/1000
Mana Cost	1 pt. per 40 sec.
Restrictions	Base Axe 370+ to wield
Special Props	Crushing Blow, Biting Strike

 

You give Agent of the Arcanum Sezzherei Slayer Token.
Agent of the Arcanum tells you, "There are few beasts on Dereth as feared and hated as the Margul Sezzherei. To meet one who has personally slain the creature... I cannot believe it!"
Agent of the Arcanum tells you, "You should be commended for your efforts. From this point forward, let it be known to all that you are the Sezzherei Slayer!"

	Sezzherei Slayer Token
Give this token to an Agent of the Arcanum so that you may be known to all as Sezzherei Slayer!
Value	0
Burden	50
Special Props	Attuned, Bonded

New Creatures!
Thanks to Darkpriest of VT, Killz al Evil of TD, Kopperfield of MT, A Simple Man of HG, Camii & Luthien Bedwyr of WE, Vitae Boy of MT, Deven-Kenyon of SC, Huarachon of FF, Exidus of TD, Caterpie of MT, Xog of HG!

New Creatures  (click pics to enlarge)
					Fallen Grievver
			Banished Tusker

 

New Creatures	Level	Str	End	Coor	Quik	Foc	Self	Hlth	Stam	Mana
Shadow Seeker	105	340	320	270	210	175	220	450	470	220
Shadow Infiltrator	115	340	320	270	210	175	220	450	470	220
Shadow Commander	125	360	325	280	210	180	220	513	525	220
Lugian Prisoner	63	280	212	220	165