Reign of Terror

Gharu'ndim

Sho

Ispar History

Auberean History

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In the most remote areas of Dereth, tremors threaten to topple the mountains.
The ground heaves as thousands of Olthoi prepare to burst through to take back the lands of northern and western Dereth.

Nuhmudira Appears in Zaikhal!
Thanks to Dana Trueblood of WE, Bob Down of SC, Cerulia of TD

Nuhmudira tells you, "The Olthoi Queen is calling her children to the landscape once again. We will not lose ground in this battle. We must drive them back underground."
Nuhmudira clenches her fist.
Nuhmudira tells you, "I cannot waste the final poison on this task, so I rely on you to find a means for spreading the lesser poisons we have collected. If we can find a substance that will attract her brood to the poison I believe it will kill them -- or at the very least drive them from the surface once and for all."
Nuhmudira tells you, "Spread out and search for this substance. I have many things to attend to, and must concentrate on the greater battle to come."

Queen Elysa's tent has also disappeared from Candeth Keep! Thanks to Excon of SC for the report!


New Falatacot Ruin!
Cerulia of TD reports: Found the building the Town Criers mention! 32.8S 88.4W, has Falatacot Matriarch (lvl 135), Falatacot Patrician (lvl 125) and Falatacot Consort (lvl 120) but apparently nothing else...

Thanks also to Cataclysm of HG, Usama, Rexob of WE!

Sanddh of WE sends these stats on the weapon the Falatacot wield!

	Khopesh
Value	???
Burden	400
Special Props	Attuned, Destroyed on Death
Damage	Unknown Uses Sword Skill
Speed	Unknown
Spells	Unknown

New Quest - Undead Mechanic!
Thanks to Raven Shadow of TD, Mike HeXt II of MT, Cool like Fonzie of SC!

Undead Mechanic on ML - 42.1N, 79.0W
Rumor: Missing Mechanisms
Quest Details: Undead Mechanic

Undead Mechanic tells you, "Although we are much more powerful than your kind, Isparian, we admit some trepidation about this incursion of Olthoi. Should they burrow too deeply near our sanctuaries ..."
The undead looks down for a moment, avoiding your eyes.
Undead Mechanic tells you, "So. We offer you our aid in repelling these creatures. We have at our disposal the recipe for a potent poison, a poison which can weaken even the Ancient Queen herself. But the poison damages the machine in which it is concocted, and to distill more of this poison we must constantly replace many parts of the machine."
Undead Mechanic gives you Missing Mechanisms.
Undead Mechanic tells you, "This text details the parts we will need. At one time there were stores of these parts cached about the land, but now, with the chaos of the times and your meddling, intrusive ways, Isparian, who knows where the parts may lie?"
Undead Mechanic tells you, "But find them, and bring them to me, and I will reward you with a dose of the poison."

	Poison
A vial of viscid green fluid, afloat with tiny particles of black. The smell is somehow both rank and acrid.
Value	0
Burden	25

Dungeon Updates!
--Lost Garden Ruins, 65.9S, 59.3E
Halaliel aka Unicron of Solclaim reports the dungeon has been upgraded to meet the surrounding area of the dungeon. Inside now has Ashen Bones and Cursed bones instead of Skeleton Warriors. The basement of the dungeon now has Pandemonium and Paroxysm Shadows instead of Shadows and Shadow children.

--Dungeon of Tatters, 62.1S, 40.1E
Sledgexbow of LC reports the dungeon now has Shadow Lieutenants, Panumbris Shadows and Mist Golems.

--Enkindled Souls, 49.4S, 26.9E
Tach Eyon of MT reports the dungeon now has Skeleton Wraiths, Lich Lords & a Revenant!

--North Glenden Prison, 31.8N, 25.5E
Flipz of FF reports: North Glenden Prison has been updated.....instead of various low level mites, it's filled with Mite Matrons, and instead of undead and zombies, there are Risen Soldiers now. No level restrictions on the portal.

--Thieves' Den, 17.8N, 65.0E
Lone the Wanderer of TD reports the Thieves' Den outside of Eastham now has Drudge Stalkers and Raveners, Banderling Strikers, Bandits and Rogues, plus Skeleton Bone Knights. Thanks also to Black Falcon of WE!

--Glenden Wood Dungeon, 29.9N, 26.3E
Hogann of TD reports the following: "Messing around patch day, my wife Kamelian and our friend Quaterstaff Pounder discovered that the monsters and the quest in the Glenden Wood Dungeon have been updated. Lots of Drudge Slaves, Banderling Blades, and Banderling Ogres <replacing the Guards>. The armor is still available, but is now colored. The one I got was purple, but we're camping now to see if the color is always purple, or if its random. Stats appear to the the same as before. UPDATE: After 2 spawns, it seems to be always purple."
For more details visit the Platemail Hauberk quest!

--Mount Naipenset, 5.6N, 56.2W
Gracchus of We reports the Caverns have been updated to Gold Golems with a Sandstone Golem spawn. The chests inside have also been upgraded!

New Dungeon!
Cool Like Fonzie of SC reports: "After some running around the Lost Wish ranges I found this, but I couldn't enter. I'm not sure what flags you. There was a spawn of Grotoks outside the entrance, but someone else had killed them. Might be one of them flags you, also might be something else entirely." Thanks also to Garrett and Aquarius of WE!

Renegade Garrison - 44.3N, 51.8E, restricted to levels 40+


New Quest - Renegade's Mace!
Thanks to Thalum of WE, Iceiss of SC, Brother Cylor of HG, Javel of SC, Codex of DT!

Lugian Encampment - 17.1N, 4.8W
Rumor: Letter to General Garsh
Text: Travel Log
Quest Details: Renegade Mace
Dungeon: Renegade Garrison - 44.3N, 51.8E, restricted to levels 40+

	Renegade Mace
An acid mace crafted by the Renegades. The head appears to have been skillfully carved out and the cavity contains elemental acid. Despite it's [sic] delicate look the mace is unusually strong and resilient.
Value	1800
Burden	400
Damage	28.5 - 38 A	43.5 - 58 A
Bonuses	+14% Melee Defense +14% Attack
Speed	(60)	(0)
Spells	Blood Drinker VI, Swift Killer VI, Strength Self VI
Spellcraft	300
Mana	x/480
Mana Cost	1 pt. per 60 sec.
Wield	Base Mace 325+
Activation	Arcane Lore: 180+

Brother Cylor of HG poses with a Renegade Mace!

	Renegade's Pendant
A large green gem hung from a silver necklace. The pendant marks you as a Renegade ally.
Value	1500
Burden	300
Special Props	Attuned, Bonded

Landmark Updates!
Harbringer's Slave of SC reports: "Yea, I remebered that camp form the teaser so as soon as I got in game I took off to my old hang out...and it was destroyed. Purple blood everywhere smoking cows on the ground...it had been trashed!!!! 19.8N 3.4W is the camp....poor cows...and the merchets are gone.... Something went down here and I'm worrying.

Thanks also to Sledgexbow of LC.

The Olthoi Return!
They're ... back! Olthoi Everywhere! Hey Maggie, Just took a tour around the Dires ... Just when I was beginning to get used to normal spawns again ... The places I visited where the North West Direlands Portal, AB Lifestone, and the Obsidian Rim Portal (Near VoD). - Andon of MT

New Creatures!
Thanks to Cerulia of TD, Gandalf Zu'l Zoran of SC, Usama, Evil Yeti of DT, Bob Down of SC, Sanddh of WE, Morlok of FF, Phanta of DT, Mist Of Avalone - SC, Sonia of WE, War-Caster, Grim Goby of LC, Rynsyn II - MT, Infinitez of WE, Chupon of LC!

New Creatures  (click pics to enlarge)

Thanks to Eru Reborn of LC!
Falatacot Consort says, "Im vaik av tiu ikni liViliakti."
Falatacot Patrician says, "Im iakvi av tiu ikni Viliakti, Ij fiak kilt zakiik."
Falatacot Matriarch says, "Ekta livaik ikti vik ilkian, ia klia livaik ix vik iak."
 

Bats and Scarecrows are Back!
Thanks to Lisamc of HG, Cherie' of WE, Kevan the Archer of FF !

Scarecrows are back too.... This one was out hunting bugs and queens with me, with his bludgeon rend pumpkins ;-)

cheers, Cool like Fonzie, SC
 

New Portal Gem Icons!
Thanks to Akam Winfield of MT, An'iya of HG and Kaelin of TD, The Black Fox of TD, Crookshank of TD!

	Celdiseth's Portal Gem
This portal summoning gem works best if used outside in a relatively flat area.
Value	20,000
Burden	10
Spells	Summon Primary Portal I
Spellcraft	210
Mana	50/50
	Fadsahil's Portal Gem
	Shoyanen's Portal Gem

	Invitation Wedding Hall
A Wedding Invitation. Use this invitatin at the time of your friends' wedding to be transported to their celebration in the Wedding Hall.
Value	10,000
Burden	10
Special Props	Bonded
Spells	Summon Primary Portal I
Spellcraft	210
Mana	50/50
Activation	Arcane Lore: 10
	Invitation Ithanc [sic] Catherdral
	Invitation Plateau

New NPCs!
Thanks to Mike HeXt II of MT and Jake-Swift!

--Cydna Wren the Ex-Student, Level 15 - 4.9N, 23.8E (near Samsur)
Cydna Wren tells you, "What do you want from me? Go away, I do not trust you."

--Hyip the Toad (Arwic Inn)
Hiyp the Toad tells you, "Yeah, I like the beer here, so what? I'll do some alchemy later. I could mine some crystals if I had my pickaxe..."

--Darhy, Assistant to Nuhmudira - 13.1N 0.8E

New Quest - Ancient Olthoi Queen!
Thanks to Buttons the Clown of WE, Peerless of LC, Pyro Elf of LC, Omni Oni of HG, Kyred of TD, Dragoon of Hope - HG, Mike HeXt II of MT, Tara Malkav of MT (facing the queen below), The Frog Prince, Confucius of FF

Quest Details: Ancient Olthoi Queen
Rumor: Bar Tab
Text: Cydna Wren's Journal
Map: Crystal Mine
Map: Nuhmudira's Dungeon

How are the brave faring?

--Dragoon of Hope - HG: "Mages with maxed skills can't land and melees/missle are hitting 0-3 damage with crits, even with olthoi slaying weapons. Dont know what to do at this point, more to come though!

--Mike HeXt II of MT: "Hehehe, was going for a streaking session too, (AND ACTUALLY SURVIVED)... well til i got dressed and helped a friend rescue a body and she hit my shoe for 300+ (my health is only 288 buffed :/) Anyway, can't kill her yet."

--Kyred of TD: "we couldn't touch her"

--Confucius of FF: "Here's a screenshot of the Ancient Olthoi Queen herself. I would have gotten closer but she does 150+ damage per hit through Greater Olthoi Armor, piercing protection VI, and undies baned with Armor VII and Piercing/Acid/Slash/Bludg bane VII... couldn't do more than 1 or 2 points of damage to her either. Looks like we're still missing something."

New Quest - Preparation for the Ritus
Thanks to Chunglee of TD, Tim Hunter of FF. Andrey Delany of FF, Ibarretta of HG, Buttons the Clown of WE, Mike HeXt II of MT, Koma Kakali of SC, Giz of WE, Infinitez of WE, Cherie' of WE, Tetsujin Sujitsu of TD. Ekime.

On Nov. 6, 2003 a global announced the reappearance of Nuhmudira in Zaikhal at 13.8N 0.6E. She was seeking items to prepare for a ritus planned to rid the world of the Ancient Olthoi Queen. See the quest write-up for details!

In the capital of the Gharu'ndim people, Nuhmudira awaits the arrival of brave souls that will assist her in the destruction of the Olthoi Queen.
She arrives with no fanfare, alone, and humbly requesting the assistance of any who would see the people of Ispar free.

Quest Details: Preparation for the Ritus
Dungeon: Gerent's Compound - 87.3S, 17.5W (Levels 40-70)
Dungeon: Aebax's Holding on the Caul at 98.0S, 98.0W (Levels 60-90)
Dungeon: Temple - 33.0S, 88.0W (Levels 80+).
Rumor: Arrangement
Text: Animal Talker
Text: Unknown Script
 

 

	Energy Crystal
Teeming with power, this triangle seems to be carved perfectly, if it was carved at all. Instead it seems to be a perfect pyramid of power.
Value	0
Burden	300
Bonuses	+10% to Mana Conv
Spells	Minor Mana Gain, Minor Creature Enchantment Aptitude, Minor Item Enchantment Aptitude
Spellcraft	200
Mana	x/1200
Mana Cost	1 pt. per 30 seconds
Requirements	Arcane Lore: 100 Level 40+ to wield
Special Props	Attuned, Bonded

 

	Nuhmudira's Bracelet
A bracelet, forged of silver. Several gems line the raised edges of the bracelet. A single, polished sapphire is set in the center of the bracelet.
Inscribed: Your action has given me the strength to endure the trials of the ritus that I must cast. You will be remembered for your sacrifice. --Nuhmudira
Value	5000
Burden	150
Spells	Major Mana Gain, Focus Self VI, Willpower Self VI
Spellcraft	300
Mana	x/800
Mana Cost	1 pt. per 60 seconds
Special Props	Unenchantable, Attuned, Bonded

 

	Bracelet of Dark Essence
A bracelet, forged in pyreal, stained dark with the taint of corruption. Several diamonds and oddly shaped crystals adorn the thick band of this bracelet. A palpable taint of corruption emanates from within a large white opal that is set into the metal.
Value	8000
Burden	150
Spells	Major Stamina Gain, Willpower VI, Major Health Gain
Spellcraft	320
Mana	x/1200
Mana Cost	1 pt. per 30 seconds
Activation	Arcane Lore: 50
Special Props	Unenchantable, Attuned, Bonded

Weeping Weapons Tweaked!
Thanks to Phanta of DT and Pyro Elf of LC! Thanks also to Poppa Smurf and Poacher of Dereth - HG, Quell of LC

Difficulty changed to 50 for the other weapons.

	Weeping Axe
A axe infused with the Heart of the Innocent. The weapon appears to be guided by a preternatural force seeking flesh and blood with great tenacity.
Old Damage	13.6 - 34 Sl	24 - 60 Sl
New Damage	17 - 34 Sl	30 - 60 Sl

 

	Weeping Spear
A spear infused with the Heart of the Innocent. The weapon appears to be guided by a preternatural force seeking flesh and blood with great tenacity.
Old Damage	10.4 - 26 P	20.8 - 52 P
New  Damage	13 - 26 P	20.8 - 52 P

Updated Virindi Masks!
Cerulia of TD reports: "Seems you don't have to go to AB to get a v mask fixed anymore!"

Diyas al-Yat tells you, "Hello! I am studying those most enigmatic beings, the Virindi. I think I can translate their language. Do not ask me how I acquired such knowledge."
Diyas al-Yat tells you, "I have also been in touch with Leopold, in Ayan Baqur, and he has given me some repaired Virindi masks to trade for broken ones."

	Broken Virindi Observer Mask
A black mask made out of some indeterminable metal that seems to reflect light in a strange manner. Occasionally the eyes glow with a violet radiance. Perhaps if you bring it a friendly Virindi, or a human who studies Virindi, they can repair it for you?
Value	0
Burden	300
Special Props	Attuned, Bonded

MAGGIE!!!! *salutes*

Borderline of MT reporting in here, I was fishing for hollows ... when I saw an observer... so I was like, hey, I should kill that! ...and I killed it.

And guess what! IT HAD A MASK! So I turn in the mask to Claude or that guy by him er, that virindi in AB, thinking I'm going to be all elite, and I just get a virindi inquisitor's mask :(

Guess what though... they updated the AL to 200! WOO HOO!!! Now I be stylin AND protected!

Borderline of MT

You give Leopold Broken Virindi Observer Mask.
Leopold tells you, "Comrade, what is this? Where did you find it? You did not cause damage to one such as myself, I hope!"
Leopold tells you, "Haha! I know that you would not! I will keep this broken mask, but you may have this repaired mask in exchange."
Leopold gives you Virindi Inquisitor's Mask.

Thanks also to Shoey of LC, Andon of MT and Kayoss of SC, Zakaro of TD, and T o r r e n t of TD!

	Virindi Inquisitor's Mask
A mask made out of some indeterminate metal, it seems to reflect light in a strange manner. Occasionally the eyes glow with a violet radiance.
Value	4000
Burden	300
Armor Level	200
Protections	Slashing: Average (200) Piercing: Average (200) Bludgeoning: Ave (200) Fire: Average (200) Cold: Unparalleled (400) Acid: Average (200) Electric: Unparallel (400)
Spells	Impenetrability III, Armor Self V, Invulnerability Self V.
Spellcraft	250
Mana	x/400
Mana Cost	1 pt per 30 sec.
Activation	Arcane Lore: 160

You allow Diyas al-Yat to examine your Broken Virindi Profatrix Mask.
Diyas al-Yat tells you, "No, no thank you. I don't like the feel of this one."
Diyas al-Yat shivers.
Diyas al-Yat tells you, "You might try that ... Virindi ... in Yanshi."

You give Vincadi Broken Virindi Profatrix Mask.
Vincadi tells you, "How did you obtain this artifact? Well, no matter. It can be repaired and used."
Vincadi gives you Virindi Profatrix Mask.

	Virindi Profatrix Mask
A black virindi mask taken from the fallen form of a Virindi Profatrix.
Value	6000
Burden	300
Armor Level	220
Protections	Slashing: Average (220) Piercing: Average (220) Bludgeoning: Ave (220) Fire: Average (220) Cold: Unparalleled (440) Acid: Average (220) Electric: Unparallel (440)
Spells	Impenetrability V, Armor Self VI, Invulnerability Self VI.
Spellcraft	300
Mana	x/600
Mana Cost	1 pt per 30 sec.
Activation	Arcane Lore: 200

You allow Vincadi to examine your Virindi Mask.
Vincadi tells you, "I am not interested in collecting bits of inferior creatures."

	Virindi Mask
A mask made out of some indeterminable metal. It appears to reflect light in a strange manner.
Value	2000
Burden	300
Armor Level	180
Protections	Slashing: Average (180) Piercing: Average (180) Bludgeoning: Ave (180) Fire: Average (180) Cold: Unparalleled (360) Acid: Average (180) Electric: Unparallel (360)
Spells	Invulnerability Self IV.
Spellcraft	200
Mana	x/200
Mana Cost	1 pt per 30 sec.
Activation	Arcane Lore: 120

 

New Heritage Masks!
Thanks to Nappa Firesun, Katak and Isawa Nodotai of MT! Thanks also to Tara Malkav of MT, Devine Mystic of HG!

	Broken Virindi Consul Mask
A broken mask taken from the defeated form of a Virindi Consul. Perhaps a friendly Virindi, or a human who studies Virindi, could repair it for you?
Value	0
Burden	300
Special Props	Attuned, Bonded

Bevier of WE reports the following reactions to the Broken Consul Mask:

You allow Leopold to examine your Broken Virindi Consul Mask.
Leopold tells you, "Anomaly! Anomaly! Chaos! Disruption!"
Leopold tells you, "No."

You give Vincadi Broken Virindi Consul Mask.
Vincadi tells you, "How did you obtain this artifact? Well, no matter. It can be repaired and used."
Vincadi gives you Virindi Consul Mask.

	Virindi Consul Mask
A red Virindi mask reconstructed from the remains of a defeated Virindi Consul.
Value	8000
Burden	300
Armor Level	250
Protections	Slashing: Average (250) Piercing: Average (250) Bludg: Average (250) Fire: Average (250) Cold: Unparalleled (500) Acid: Average (250) Electric: Unparallel (500)
Spells	Impenetrability VI, Armor Self VI, Minor Invulnerability, Invulnerability Self VI
Spellcraft	325
Mana	x/800
Mana Cost	1 pt per 30 sec.
Activation	Arcane Lore: 220

 

 

	Koji's Visage
A lovely and delicately detailed mask representing Koji herself.
Value	8000
Burden	700
Armor Level	300
Protections	Slash: Above Ave (390) Pierc: Above Ave (390) Bludg: Average (300) Fire: Average (300) Cold: Above Ave (450) Acid: Above Ave (450) Electric: Above Ave (360)
Spells	Unarmed Combat Master Self VI, Moderate Unarmed Aptitude, Impenetrability V, Magic Resistance Self V, Armor Selv VI, Minor Invulnerability, Invulnerability Self VI
Spellcraft	325
Mana	x/800
Mana Cost	1 pt per 30 sec.
Activation	Arcane Lore: 180 Must be Sho Unarmed Combat 400+

 

	Alfric's Bull
An ornate representation of the heraldic bull of Viamont Royal Governor Alfric, who rounded up and executed the bloodline of High King Pwyll during the reign of Alfrega the Mad.
Value	8000
Burden	800
Armor Level	300
Protections	Slash: Above Ave (420) Pierc: Above Ave (360) Bludg: Above Ave (420) Fire: Above Ave (360) Cold: Above Ave (360) Acid: Above Ave (420) Electric: Average (300)
Spells	Moderate Dagger Aptitude, Dagger Mastery Self VI, Impenetrability V, Armor Self VI, Arcane Enlightenment Self V, Minor Invulnerability, Invulnerability Self VI
Spellcraft	325
Mana	x/800
Mana Cost	1 pt per 30 sec.
Activation	Arcane Lore: 180 Must be Aluvian Dagger 400+

 

	The Poet's Mask
A finely detailed mask representing the visage of Yasif ibn Salayyar, the Poet and Royal Emissary of Gharu'n.
Value	8000
Burden	600
Armor Level	300
Protections	Slashing: Average (300) Pierc: Above Ave (360) Bludg: Above Ave (360) Fire: Above Ave (405) Cold: Above Ave (405) Acid: Above Ave (405) Electric: Above Ave (405)
Spells	Moderate Staff Aptitude, Impenetrability V, Staff Mastery Self VI, Armor Self VI, Healing Mastery Self V, Minor Invulnerability, Invulnerability Self VI
Spellcraft	325
Mana	x/800
Mana Cost	1 pt per 30 sec.
Activation	Arcane Lore: 180 Must be Gharu'ndim Staff 400+

Heritage Masks Updated!
Thanks to Bevier of WE! Thanks also to Shoey of LC, Proto of HG, Tens of TD, Theftwind Lafinathu of TD, Dargon of LC, Amakua of LC, Bloodastral!

Virindi Heritage Masks Updated: