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New Pack Doll!
Thanks to Kalazar of SC, Aspect of SC, Ayla/Eleal - FF, Elizabetha Lazulae of HG, Ramblin' Wreck of TD, Ulgrim of WE, Wandering Magician, tyrone biggumz of DT, Gandalf Zu'l Zoran of SC!

Ulgrim the Unpleasant has created a present for each and every denizen of Dereth! Please report to Ulgrim's Emissaries in Cragstone, Zaikhal, Hebian-To, or Sanamar to receive your special gift!

NPC: Emissary of Ulgrim, Filthy Assistant - 71.7N, 60.8W (Sanamar), 13.8N, 0.7E (Zaikhal), 39.0S 83.3E (Hebian-To), 25.6N 48.8E (Cragstone)

Emissary of Ulgrim tells you, "Yes, you are entitled to a wonderful, yet strangely menacing, Pack Grael! Enjoy it! If you don't like it, you can trade it back to me for one free level of advancement. Consider it carefully, though! You'll only ever get one!"
Emissary of Ulgrim gives you Pack Grael.

Pack Grael

A miniature doll of Grael, the Heart-Render, Black Spear of Kemeroi, Scourge of Haebrous, and Rage of Shadow. You can turn this doll in to one of the Emissaries of Ulgrim, who will advance you one character level in exchange. You can only turn in one doll.
The pack Grael can be placed on floor and yard hooks.

Value

0
Burden 10

 

 

Sawato Bandit Quest!
Thanks to
Thanks to Fenix reborn of SC, Marlen of SC, and Dog of War (SC), Ugly Mofo of WE, Onika of MT, Mordred the Black of SC, Swordsman the player of HG, devsie of SC, Ulgrim of WE, Max Payne Ua of SC!

NPC: Sergeant Huang - 28.9S, 59.3E (Sawato)
NPC: Unfriendly Barkeep - 25.3S, 56.6E

Ugly Mofo of WE reports:
I just logged in and according to Ulgrim there is some mischielf happening near Sawato. Once you go there talk with Sergeant Huang.

Sergeant Huang tells you, "Hello, I am Sergeant Huang, apprentice to the Ryu Jou Gai, temple of the Dragon of Power. The people of Sawato, in this obscure swamp, have gone unnoticed and unprotected for too long. Because of this bandits have moved in and are extorting the people of Sawato. As an apprentice to the Ryu Jou Gai I have been charged with organizing efforts to remove or at least hinder these bandits."
Sergeant Huang tells you, "Take this mask, I believe it will allow you to infiltrate the Bandit's hideout. Their hideout can be found near 25.6S 56.5E. Talk to the Barkeeper there, our intelligence leads us to believe he acts as some sort of door man."
Sergeant Huang tells you, "Gain access to the base of these bandits and bring me back any information you may find about their activities in this region."
Sergeant Huang tells you, "May you be guided by the Four Stones of Jojii."

Sawato Bandit's Mask

A mask that may assist you in infiltrating the Sawato Bandit's hideout.

Value

0
Burden 50
Armor Level 10
Spells Minor Deception Prowess, Ketnan's Boon
Spellcraft 300
Mana x/5000
Mana Cost 1 pt. per 30  seconds
Protections Slash: Poor (0)
Pierce:
Poor (0)
Blud:
Poor (0)
Fire:
Poor (0)
Cold:
Poor (0)
Acid:
Poor (0)
Elec:
Poor (0)
Special Props Attuned, Bonded, Ivoryable

Once you go there you will see a lone bartender in a house. He will say the following:

Unfriendly Barkeeper tells you, "I don't think I have seen you around these parts before... You must be one of those new recruits."
Unfriendly Barkeeper tells you, "Get out of here, go around back and use the trap door!"

Sergeant Huang tells you, "I see you have found a ledger, this will serve us quite well."

Sawato's Bandit Ledger

A ledger of the Sawato Bandit's activities in the region. This book is sealed and should not be opened idly.

Value

1,500
Burden 500
Special Props Attuned, Bonded

The trap door is behind him outside. Once inside it's fairly simple to navigate. You need to kill 15 of the Sawato Bandits who are level 155. Some of them have hollow crossbows, so bring some armor. Once you kill 15 of them, work your way down. There will be a portal there that you can now access. Inside will be 3 bandits, one of which will look different than the others. He also has more health. Upon killing him, on his corpse is a ledger. Return it to Sarge for your reward.

Old Footlocker Key

The key to an old Footlocker intrusted to Sergeant [sic] Huang of Sawato.

Value

0
Burden 50
Uses 1
Special Props Attuned, Bonded

Sergeant Huang tells you, "Take this key, you will find an old footlocker here with me. In that footlocker you will find rewards that will assist you in continuing your good deeds throughout these lands."
Sergeant Huang tells you, "Take the weapon and the shield and select only one of the breastplates."
Sergeant Huang tells you, "If you feel you do not need these items you may return them to me and I will reward you differently."
Sergeant Huang tells you, "I fear that the Bandits may still recognize you. Come back to me later and I will let you know when I believe they have forgotten you."


Inside the chest I received a Jitte of Law. Which casts on strike a spell to drain 50-100 health but reduces your melee by 60. Also a shield with some major banes and your choice of one of 3 breastplates that cast 2 mods and a minor.

Breastplate of Grace

A Breastplate bearing the mark of the Unicorn.

Value

6,000
Burden 850
Armor Level 380
Spells Moderate Coordination, Moderate Quickness, Minor Impenetrability, Brogard's Defiance
Spellcraft 300
Mana x/800
Mana Cost 1 pt. per 30  seconds
Protections Slash: Above Ave. (494)
Pierce:
Average (380)
Blud:
Average (380)
Fire:
Average (304)
Cold:
Average (304)
Acid:
Average (304)
Elec:
Average (304)
Activation Arcane Lore: 175
Restriction Level 100+ to wield
Special Props Dyeable

Onika of MT poses in the Breastplate of Grace!

 

Breastplate of Splendor

A Breastplate bearing the mark of the Firebird.

Value

6,000
Burden 850
Armor Level 380
Spells Moderate Focus, Moderate Willpower, Minor Impenetrability, Brogard's Defiance
Spellcraft 300
Mana x/800
Mana Cost 1 pt. per 30  seconds
Protections Slash: Above Ave. (494)
Pierce:
Average (380)
Blud:
Average (380)
Fire:
Average (304)
Cold:
Average (304)
Acid:
Average (304)
Elec:
Average (304)
Activation Arcane Lore: 175
Restriction Level 100+ to wield
Special Props Dyeable

Brook Callar of VT poses in the Breastplate of Splendor! Thanks to Lelaric for pic!

 

Breastplate of Power

A Breastplate bearing the mark of the Dragon.

Value

6,000
Burden 850
Armor Level 380
Spells Moderate Endurance, Moderate Strength, Minor Impenetrability, Brogard's Defiance
Spellcraft 300
Mana x/800
Mana Cost 1 pt. per 30  seconds
Protections Slash: Above Ave. (494)
Pierce:
Average (380)
Blud:
Average (380)
Fire:
Average (304)
Cold:
Average (304)
Acid:
Average (304)
Elec:
Average (304)
Activation Arcane Lore: 175
Restriction Level 100+ to wield
Special Props Dyeable

Golemite A of SC poses in the Breastplate of Power!

 

Shield of Truth

"My teaching is the shield of truth, which, if held by a true seeker, will stop the deadly sword of ignorance."
- Master Jojii

Value

8,000
Burden 600
Shield Level 360
Spells Major Acid Bane, Major Flame Bane, Major Frost Bane, Major Storm Bane
Spellcraft 300
Mana x/800
Mana Cost 1 pt. per 30  seconds
Protections Slash: Unparallel (720)
Pierce:
Unparallel (720)
Blud:
Unparallel (720)
Fire:
Above Ave. (468)
Cold:
Above Ave. (468)
Acid:
Above Ave. (468)
Elec:
Above Ave. (468)
Activation Arcane Lore: 250
Restriction Level 100+ to wield
Special Props Unenchantable

Kalazar of SC poses in the Sawato Bandit Mask and with the Shield of Truth!

 

Jitte of Law

A jitte used by Sho Peace Officers back in Ispar. This jitte both binds the officer to following the laws they are sworn to uphold and enhances them to better serve the law. Should the Officer stray from the law this jitte will harm the wielder in order to show them that crime does not pay!

Value

15,000
Burden 300
Damage 3-4, Bludgeoning
Speed (25)
Bonuses Attack: +8%
Spells Redirect Motives, Atlan's Alacrity, Authority, Defense of the Just, Elysa's Sight, Bound to the Law
Spellcraft 999
Mana x/8000
Mana Cost 1 pt. per 20 seconds
Restrictions Base Mace 390+ to wield.
Special Props Crushing Blow, Resistance Cleaving: Bludgeoning, Cast on Strike

Spell Descriptions:
--Redirect Motives (In an attempt to redirect the motives of the wielder back to the law they are sworn to uphold this spell drains 50-100 points of the target's Health.)
--Authority (Increases a weapon's damage value by 60 points.),
--Defense of the Just (Increases the Melee Defense skill modifier of a weapon or magic caster by 60%.),
--Bound to the Law (Target is bound to law and justice. The confines of the law do not always allow free action. Reduces Melee Defense by 60 points.)

Klympt of MT reports on the xp reward (thanks also to Ulgrim of WE):
You give Sergeant Huang Jitte of Law.
Sergeant Huang tells you, "I will see that this gets put to good use
elsewhere."

You've earned 3,500,000 experience.

You give Sergeant Huang Shield of Truth.

Sergeant Huang tells you, "I will see that this gets put to good use
elsewhere."

You've earned 3,500,000 experience.

You give Sergeant Huang Breastplate of Power.

Sergeant Huang tells you, "I will see that this gets put to good use
elsewhere."

You've earned 3,500,000 experience.


N
ew Mukkir Nests!

Hi, Elizabetha Lazulae from Harvestgain again :). A few more pics here to round off the evening. It seems that pits full of low-level mukkir have appeared near the starter towns. These pictures were taken across the river from Shoushi (31.3S, 74.8E) and show Small Fledgeling Mukkir in their new home. The dungeon is basically just a series of caves and twisty passages and doesn't appear to contain any quest items or higher level creatures, although it's filled with swirling black clouds that make it hard to navigate. No level restrictions, just walk in. There are a few Mukkir around the entrance, so you can be sure when you've found it. Hope this is useful to you."

Yaraq Nest - 20.3S, 0.2W

Royal Guard tells you, "I have been sent by Queen Elysa to seek the aid of those willing to give it. There is a small nest of those vile Mukkir just northeast of here. If you will go thin out their number, say, kill 15 of the Small Mukkir Fledglings, I will reward you for your efforts."

Royal Guard tells you, "Excellent! The Queen will be most pleased. With their numbers thinned, we should be able to keep the local infestation of Mukkir in check for a time. Here, you've earned this reward."

You've earned 10,000 experience.
The Royal Guard grants you the "Small Mukkir Squasher" Title.
 

New Creatures!
Thanks to Fenix reborn of SC, Marlen of SC, and Dog of War (SC), Kalazar of SC, Elizabetha Lazulae of HG, Wind of Terror - DT, Zen Tek Ken!

New Creatures
 (click pics to enlarge)
Mukkir Progenitor Hastar the Misbegotten Ruschk Chief Garaktar      

Please send LIVE ACTION SHOTS in addition to stats panel. Thank you!
 
New Creatures Level Str End Coor Quik Foc Self Hlth Stam Mana
Sawato Bandit 155 315 245 295 255 140 150 2000 1100 270
Small Fledgling Mukkir 26 145 135 105 105 50 50 88 265 90
Mukkir Progenitor 215 500 450 420 400 320 320 12000 2950 620
Hastar the Misbegotten 185 300 400 300 300 540 560 8000 3400 3560
Ruschk Chief Garaktar 135 385 360 335 315 230 230 6000 1360 310


New Pyreal Stack!
Lelaric of VT reports: pyreal now stack to 25000 instead of 10000!

See known issue: It appears that the Vedors Union did not notify the vendors that they could give out stacks of 25k pyreals instead of 10k. We have confirmed this.
 

Totem Gateways!
Wind of Terror Darktide (The Blood Monarchy) reports: "Hey Maggie Great site! I stumbled across this while clearing vitea on the dark island 150+.

I killed this mukkir progenitor; it was surrounded by like 9 other mukkirs. It drops a lot of Ichor vials, but they cannot be picked up. It says you have to complete another quest first.

It was close to an Abyssal Totem Gateway which I also tried to click, but it didn't portal me anywhere. It just said something about it's still cold and dark. Best regards and great site btw!" Thanks also to Larceny of TD, Zen Tek Ken!

--Abyssal Totem Gateway - 86.5N, 57.3E (Progenitor's Ichor from Mukkir Progenitor - give to Hoshar ibn Jalaq in Ayan)

Progenitor's Ichor

A vial of the ichor of the ancient Mukkir known as the Progenitor. Hoshar ibn Jalaq of Ayan Baqur might be interested in it.

Value

0
Burden 10
Special Props Attuned, Bonded

 

Abyssal Totem Gateway

Value

???
Burden Unknown Burden

 

 

--Black Totem Gateway - 93.2S, 94.6W

Hastar's Essence

A fragment of the essence of the Shadow lord, Hastar the Misbegotten. Soju Bo-Ki of Ayan Baqur might be interested in it.

Value

0
Burden 10
Special Props Attuned, Bonded

 

Black Totem Gateway

Value

???
Burden Unknown Burden

 

--White Totem Gateway - 87.5N, 48.8W
The Gateway of the White Totem remains still, white, and cold.

Garaktar's Blood

A vial of the blood of the Ruschk chieftain Garaktar. Lamorda Loschi of Ayan Baqur might be interested in it.

Value

0
Burden 10
Special Props Attuned, Bonded

 

White Totem Gateway

Value

???
Burden Unknown Burden



New Splash Screen!
Thanks to Sucamarto of LC!

(click to enlarge)


Latest News - In-Game Help Files Updated
Thanks to Larceny of TD!

For the last month, Grael the Heart-Render has been on a rampage, destroying everything in his path. Will the people of Dereth find a way to stand against him? What is the key to defeating this monster?

Will Grael's minions continue to raid the countryside? How long will the world be able to survive the onslaught of these twisted shadowy figures?

Be sure to visit with one of Ulgim's Emissaries to receive a special token of our appreciation for the understanding shown by all during the recent authentication issues.
 


 
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