A Reign of Stone

A Reign Of Stone

Thrown Weapons Get Some Long Deserved Love! ;-)

	Rock
Value	1
Burden	400
Damage	17-34 Bludgeoning
Melee Bonus	-20%
Speed	20
Range	220 yds.

These can be purchased at the Lugian City Linvak Tukal.

New Lugian NPCs!
Novedion in Rithwic 10.7N 58.3E sells the Benevolent Calm
Calm Strength can be purchased in Nanto
Strong Benevolence is found in Yaraq

Novedion tells you, "Greetings. I and my two brothers have been sent to some of the Isparian Arrival points to offer our fine wares. While many Isparians have only dealt with our less refined cousins, the Tukal smiths are masters of many arts. These particular gems have been crafted by some of our finest master gem crafters and imbued with helpful magics which I am sure will be useful to the Isparian adventurer. I also am selling Benevolent Calm, a necessary ingredient to fashion the Staff of Clarity."

Item	Value	Burden	Description
Additional Properties: Spellcraft: 200, Mana: 100/200, Difficulty: 0.
Sharp Topaz	200	10	A gem of slashing protection. Spell: Slashing Shield (reduces slashing damage by 33%)
Thorned Garnet	200	10	A gem of piercing protection. Spell: Piercing Shield (reduces piercing damage by 33%)
Lightning Sapphire	200	10	A gem of lightning protection. Spell: Electric Shield (reduces lightning damage by 33%)
Fire Ruby	200	10	A gem of fire protection. Spell: Flame Shield (reduces fire damage by 33%)
Cold Moonstone	200	10	A gem of cold protection. Spell: Ice Shield (reduces cold damage by 33%)
Force Opal	200	10	A gem of bludgeoning protection. Spell: Bludgeon Shield (reduces bludgeon damage by 33%)
Armor Diamond	200	10	A gem of fire protection. Spell: Force Armor (increases natural armor by 75 points)
Acid Emerald	200	10	A gem of acid protection. Spell: Acid Shield (reduces acid damage by 33%)

Item	Value	Burden	Description
Benevolent Calm	2000	15	Knowing your enemy only goes so far: One must have the passion to strike. Be a shining spear in the night. This item is used to enchant Lugian trophies.
Calm Strength	2000	15	Vigilance is best served by a focused mind. This item is used to enchant Lugian trohpies.
Strong Benevolence	2000	15	To be pure and righteous one must have the strength to carry out their convinctions. This item is used to enchant Lugian trophies.

New Dungeons!

Gredaline Consulate
61.5S, 29.6E (Restricted to Level 25+)
The 3 unique Virindi at the bottom drops scrolls that can be translated in Zaikhal for new spells.

Diyas al-Yat tells you, "What's this, then? This writing... I... what's happening?"
Diyas al-Yat shivers as he turns, and his eyes glow for just an instant with purplish light.
Diyas al-Yat tells you, "What... happened?"

The Virindi also drop an Obsidian Shard which can be given to Diyas al-Yat for new lore: Edicts of the Singularity.

	Obsidian Shard
A chunk of polished volcanic rock. As you look at it, you can see what seems to be movement just under its surface. You feel a strange pressure in the back of your mind, but it slowly recedes.
Value	0
Burden	20

Linvak Tukal
The city of Linvak Tukal (77.2S, 28.5E) can be accessed through a dungeon at 76.7S, 28.0E.
Click here to view a map of this dungeon. Special thanks to Doogen.

Aerbax Laboratory 10.1S, 8.1E
A new note, Orb of Clarity, can be found on the Apprentice's corpse.

	Orb of Clarity
A soft light that seems to emit a soft message in the back of your mind. Staring at it gives you a sense of peace, and you feel your hand begin to stroke the orb's surface.
Value	0
Burden	5
Pages	7 of 7 pages full.

New Lugian Trophies & Armor!
Speak to Aurutis at Linvak Tukal to receive the text: Arm, Mind, Heart.

Aurutis tells you, "The raiders are striking hard now. They are fearful of our efforts to reach out to the Isparians. We have lost three of our most sacred totems due to their depredations. The Cloth of the Arm, the Scepter of the Mind, and the Blade of the Heart must be found to ensure the continued stability of Linvak Tukal."

Aurutis tells you, "Here, you may find this helpful in retrieving our totems. We have reports of a Raider Commander trapped in the Linvak Tukal Entryway. We can only hope that if you find him, you will find the totems. Strength. Focus. Purity."

Vamp Hunter D poses in Lugian Armor dropped from the Commander at the end of the Linvak Tukal Dungeon at 76.7S 28.0E. Thanks to Rhydel for info and stats. You can also trade the Armor in to Master Ulkis for the Bastion of Tukal (same AL, a little heavier, and with a new nifty crested look). Thanks again to Rhydel for posing, and to Shaarak and Tarnellius of Thistledown for the stats. Killing each Commander triggers each successive spawn. This quest is heavily camped at this time and spawns are on a 1 hour timer (not confirmed).

	Lugian Armor
A chestplate with a scuffed seal on the chest. The armor is brutally simplistic, and sturdily crafted.
Value	2300
Burden	2000
Armor Level	160
Protections	Aa/A/A B/B/B/P

	Bastion of Tukal
A chestplate with with the seal of Linvak Tukal. The armor is brutally simplistic, and sturdily crafted.
Value	2500
Burden	2200
Armor Level	160
Protections	Aa/A/A B/B/B/P

Sunspiral models the Sleeves of Inexhaustability, made from Sleeves of the Arm infused with Calm Strength. Sleeves of the Arm are crafted from the Cloth of the Arm dropped by a Lieutenant at the Lugian Camp located at 80.6S, 37.7E.

	Cloth of the Arm
The Cloth of the Arm has long been the totem essence of the Lugians of the Arm. Superstitions still persist amongst children about the legendary renewal powers of the cloth, but the Lugian elders know the truth.
Value	0
Burden	200

	Sleeves of Inexhaustability
Never tire and never surrender. [Note: You must have Axe specialized to use the magic of this item, in addition to the other requirements.]
Value	2000
Burden	270
Armor Level	150
Spells	Endurance Other VI, Vigilance (Increases Rate of Stam Recovery by 100%), Indomitability (Increases heal rate by 200%), Axe Mastery Other IV
Spellcraft	270
Mana	x/700
Mana Cost	1 point per 30 sec.
Difficulty	100
Protections	A/A/A B/B/B/B

Thanks to Gui Szuhu of Harvestgain for info on the color changing properties of the Sleeves. The Lion Heart models them below.

	Lugian Scepter
A large scuffed scepter made from both stone and gems.
Value	2500
Burden	4800
Damage	10-20 Bludgeon/Fire
Melee Bonus	-20%
Speed	80

The Master of the Hunt (80.6S, 37.7E) drops the Lugian Sceptre with can be crafted into the Sceptre of Might by Master Ulkrim. When the Master Spawns, 4 of the new Mattekars will also spawn around him! Blackkloud poses with the Lugian Sceptre above and Ono Tadaki poses below with the Sceptre of Might.

	Scepter of Might
A large carved scepter. It is made from both stone and gems. It seems to refract light, magnifying the multifacted gems into miniature suns.
Value	2500
Burden	2000
Damage	9-18 Bludgeoning
Melee Bonus	-20%
Speed	80
Spells	Fire Prot Self III, BD III, Armor Self III, Strength Self III
Spellcraft	250
Mana	x/350
Mana Cost	1 pt. / 20 seconds.
Difficulty	0
Restrictions	Melee Defense 180+

Kill the Commander at the camp located at 87.1S, 27E. He'll drop the Lugian Crest which can be crafted into the Crest of Kings by Master Ulkis. Vamp Hunter D poses with the Crest of Kings above. Thanks to Malacon Wolfsun for pics of the Lugian Crest.

	Lugian Crest
A large scuffed crest, with what seems to be a mattekar on it.
Value	1750
Burden	1380
Shield Level	130
Protections	B/B/B A/A/A/Aa

	Crest of Kings
A large carved shield, with a detailed picture of a mattekar upon it.
Value	1750
Burden	1100
Shield Level	100
Spells	Fire Prot Self III, Acid Prot Self III, Piercing Prot Self III.
Spellcraft	200
Mana	x/200
Mana Cost	1 pt. / 20 seconds.
Difficulty	0
Restrictions	Melee Defense 190+
Protections	A/Aa/A B/A/A/P

The Lieutenants will drop the Sceptre of the Mind which can be crafted into the Staff of the Mind by Aurutis. Infuse with Benevolent Calm for the Staff of Clarity. Thanks to Tom K. for stats on the staff and thanks to Darthmaull for posing.

	Scepter of the Mind
The Scepter of the Mind is the symbol for the Lugians who follow the way of the mind. Although they are not above using their awesome physical strength, they are well aware that they need to be ever focused and serene in order to keep Lugian society at its pinnacle.
Value	0
Burden	300

	Staff of Clarity
When you must strike, do not leave room for a return blow. [Note: You must have Mana Conversion specialized to use the magic on this item, in addition to the other requirements.]
Value	2000
Burden	450
Spells	War Magic Mast O VI, Mana Renew O VI, Mana Conv Mast O VI.
Spellcraft	65
Mana	x/700
Mana Cost	1 pt. / 30 seconds.
Difficulty	100
Restrictions	Mana Conversion 200+

	Lugian Pauldron
A large pauldron, battered and dinged from combat.
Value	2000
Burden	900

	Helm of the Crag
A large horned helm with the horns of a large mattekar.
Value	2000
Burden	900
Armor Level	240
Protections	A/B/A N/N/B/N

Dol Bered models the Helm of the Crag made from Lugian Pauldrons dropped from the Lugian Commander in the last camp at 67.9S, 32.3E.

The Lieutenants will drop the Blade of the Heart which can be crafted into the Spear of the Heart by Aurutis. Treat it with Strong Benevolence (must be specialized in Axe) for the Spear of Purity. Thanks to Terhune for posing with the Spear of Purity below.

	Blade of the Heart
The Blade of the Heart has the longest and saddest history of the three totems symbolizing the Lugian traditions. The blade is meant to symbolize the power and the danger of a pure heart. In the past it has been used literally to demonstrate these truths. This blade has known blood.
Value	0
Burden	400

	Spear of Purity
Bask in the glow of your purity. [Note: You must have Spear specialized to use the magic of this item, in addition to the other requirements]
Value	2000
Burden	500
Damage	6-14 Piercing
Speed	30
Spells	Determination (Focus +10), Caution (Coordination +10), Vigor (Endurance +10), Haste (Quickness +10), Prowess (Strength +10), Serenity (Self +10).
Spellcraft	15
Mana	x/700
Mana Cost	1 pt. / 30 seconds.
Difficulty	100
Restrictions	Spear 250+

Casinos!
42.9N 25.1E - Aluvian (Outside of Holtburg)
30.1S 48.4E - Sho (between Shoushi & Sawato)
37.9S 7.5E - Gharu'ndim (between Yaraq & Al-Arqas)

Item	Value	Burden	Description
Monty's High-Stakes Gambling Token	10000	10	A red gambling token from Monty's Den of Iniquity.
Monty's Mid-Stakes Gambling Token	5000	10	A blue gambling token from Monty's Den of Iniquity.
Monty's Low-Stakes Gambling Token	1000	10	A green gambling token from Monty's Den of Iniquity.
Monty's Golden Key	0	500	A large, garish, golden key, a prize in Monty's Den of Iniquity. Number of uses: 1.
Monty's Golden Chest	???	???	A large garish, golden chest, accessible to those who have enjoyed great good fortune at Monty's Den of Iniquity.

Purchase tokens, either High, Medium or Low Stakes and give to one of the corresponding NPCs at the tables. (D notes not accepted.) Rewards range from Mnemosynes, peas, phat lewt, to well... sour grapes! ;-)

Give your Pack Dolls to the owner of the casino for the chance of either a Small Shard, a Gold Key, or a prized Golden Gomnie Pack Toy with hip hopping motion!

Item		Value	Burden	Description
Golden Gromnie		10	10	An exclusive prize from a gambling den! The hopping Golden Gromnie is the hippest Pack Monster ever!

Use the Gold Key on the chest for really phat lewt: SIKs, Shards, Uber items, etc. Watch out for thieves and portal storms.

Mnemosyne Quest Updated!
So far so good. No major cries of "nerf!" Rewards for the Mnemosynes from the NPCs at Tufu have been tweaked. Unlocked Mnemosynes wil give you better rewards than locked. The missing Arrowheads have also been added; however, they can only be used with Crystal Bows & Crossbows. Visit the updated Mnemonsynes Lockpicking quest! for more information!

New Crafted Items!

Item	Value	Burden	Description
Dread Mattekar Paw	500	500	A Large Dread Mattekar Paw.
Dire Mattekar Paw	500	500	A Large Dire Mattekar Paw.

Thanks to Linux & Sholin Riceboy.

	Mattekar Arm Guard
A Large Mattekar arm guard, it covers your hand while hanging over some of the rest of your arm.
Value	4500
Burden	500
Armor Level	80
Spells	Invuln Self IV
Spellcraft	200
Mana	x/200
Mana Cost	1 pt. per 100 seconds
Difficulty	0
Restrictions	Melee Defense 200+
Protections	Aa/A/A B/U/A/U

Achika Kurohoshi (in the blue above) showed me the special properties of the Mattekar Arm Guard. The arm guard itself takes its color from your undershirt. The claws take their color from the chest armor! I ran into Scruff in Glendon Wood and we did a little experimenting with a few shirts!

	Mattekar Claw
A Large Dread Mattekar Claw, fitted for human use, its claws are a deep red. When you clench your hands, the claws light with a crimson flame.
Value	1100
Burden	250
Damage	2-7 Slashing/Fire
Speed	25

New Creatures!

Creature	Level	Str	End	Coor	Quik	Foc	Self	Hlth	Stam	Mana
Dread Mattekar	40	175	145	155	155	130	130	170	345	130

New Monument!
A monument stands in the three capital cities as tribute to those who served as Advocates & Sentinels. Lycius poses on the Zaikhal statue with his new Gromnie Pack Monster!

AC Tracker Update
If you previously used the number my vassal had calibrated, please change it to the following: 0x00664f7c

The program author sent Ned Cleversun an email with the corrected number. The new address for ACTrack is http://clarkzoo.dhs.org/asheronscall/track/.

Contents

Event Teaser
Roll Out Article
Build Notes
Annals of Dereth
Town Crier Rumors
Ulgrim Sayings
Patch Page

Thanks to Gheres Reficul, Ned Cleversun, Lycius, Blackkloud, Julian's Touch, Dol Bered, Danier, Doogens Mage, Vamp Hunter D, Sunspiral, Ono Tadaki, Tom K., Terhune Axle Richidson.