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New Quest - Shadowfire Stone
Thanks to Tlosk of HG, Dakmor Kavu of HG!

Quest Details: Shadowfire Stone
Dungeon: Empyrean Workshop - 66.9N, 15.9E (Levels 125+)

You allow Ciandra, Arcanum Alchemist to examine your Repaired Shadow Stone.
Ciandra, Arcanum Alchemist tells you, "I've found a way to alter these stones to work with an Isparian Weapon, but I need you to get something for me first. I've managed, in my research, to locate a possible location for one of Atlan's Workshops, where he made the first weapons we based the Isparian Weapons on."
Ciandra, Arcanum Alchemist tells you, "The portal should be at 66.9N 15.9E, along the outside of the Mt. Esper Caldera. Go there, and gather for me whatever information you can."

Shadowfire Stone

A fragile black crystal enshrouded in blue flame. It looks like it can be fitted into any Perfect Isparian Weapon.
Use this stone on a Perfect Isparian Weapon to create a Shadowfire Isparian Weapon. *Note: This change is permanent and cannot be undone.
Value 5000
Burden 5
Special Props Attuned, Bonded

Gyes of SC poses with a Shadowfire Isparian Axe, Paul Mua'dib of HG poses with the sword!

Ares Blackheart of VT poses with the Shadowfire Isparian  Dagger!


New Quest -
Plateau Village Transit!
Thanks to Inferno-Mage of TD, Ahlindra of HG, Tulia of MT, Aralcarin of HG, Little Thor of HG, Zegeger of HG, Chatlin and Ninavie of HG, Q Manguy of MT, Kala Bon of TD, Epona Macha of TD!

NPC: Lord Tyrell Marsan - 42.9N, 42.4W
Timer: 13 days

Lord Tyrell Marsan tells you, "You're here to volunteer? Good, good! I could use some volunteers. Now, listen well."
Lord Marsan gestures to the southwest.
Lord Tyrell Marsan tells you, "I've been given orders - by Her Majesty herself, no less - to arrange for safe transit from Plateau Village to Fort Tethana. Her Majesty's going to finally do something about Teth - don't know what, myself. Maybe she's going to attack the renegades, maybe she's going to remind those Fort Tethana vagabonds where their loyalties belong!"
Lord Tyrell Marsan tells you, "It's my job to make sure that the army reaches the Northern Direlands, and to make sure that the troops get their supplies after they've wandered through here."
Lord Tyrell Marsan tells you, "Problem is, some Viamontians have set up a castle seemingly overnight in our path. Spies report that they may have originated from Bluespire. It may be worth your time to check out that report. There's also a long-standing Renegade Tumerok fortress along the way, though their fortifications aren't nearly so frightening."
Lord Tyrell Marsan tells you, "So your job, should you choose to accept it, is to clear a patch for the army by defeating the inhabitants of either fortification - both, if possible. It's often customary, when you win a battle, to take the colors of the other side, so that's how I'd like you to prove that the job's done - bring back the pennants of the opposing force. And, if you should happen to find any intelligence about what the blue bastards are up to, you let me know."

Landmark: Castle Pietrus  - 19.4N 49.5W

Inerno-Mage reports: "Once there you will encounter about 100 level 70-85 mercany/viamont footmen. Once you penetrate their defenses, you approach a villa, like most normal single courtyard villas. There is a book on the ground entitled Captian Vietre Journal or something. Well after I killed him (he looks like the other viamont footmen but he is shorter than them), grab the Pennantt on his body (it has the Viamontian Symbol of the Oxen on it).

Viamontian Pennant

A pennant found upon the corpse of the captain of Pietrus Castle.
Value 0
Burden 50
Special Props Attuned, Bonded

You give Lord Tyrell Marsan Viamontian Pennant.
Lord Tyrell Marsan tells you, "You've beaten the viamontian swine? Good job. We'll begin to mobilize the scout detachment to move through the Direlands, and then once we've got a solid base established, we'll do...whatever needs to be done. Here, take this pennant, bearing the arms of Her Majesty. Display it proudly."

You've earned 288,496 experience. (Level 217)
Lord Tyrell Marsan gives you Strathelar Pennant.

Strathelar Pennant

A pennant which Lord Marsan gave to you as a trophy, after you defeated the Viamontian garrison preventing passage from Plateau Village to Fort Tethana.
You can use this pennant on roof and yard hooks.
Value 0
Burden 50

 

Text: Castle Pietrus Log Book

Lord Tyrell Marsan tells you, "Well, well, well...this is a fascinating read. So the Viamontians have a laboratory in Bluespire, and they're using it to make portals to the mainland. Queen Elysa will be very interested to read this."

Landmark: Fortress - 16.5N - 50.5W

Loot Captain Iacollia Dimari for 2nd pennant. Lore found in one of the towers (must jump to reach)

Text: Tumerok Record Book

Viamontian Pennant

A pennant found upon the corpse of the captain of Bloodstone Company.
Value 0
Burden 50
Special Props Attuned, Bonded

You give Lord Tyrell Marsan Viamontian Pennant.
Lord Tyrell Marsan tells you, "Another company banner! By Pwyll, well done! I already gave you a banner recently, so let me give you this as a token of the Queen's esteem."
You've earned 288,496 experience.
Lord Tyrell Marsan gives you Shield of Strathelar.
Lord Tyrell Marsan tells you, "We normally issue these shields only to members of our army. But you've helped us plenty - you've earned it. If you don't want the shield, hand it back, and I'll tell you some old war stories that might teach you a thing or two."

Shield of Strathelar

A shield, bearing the Strathelar coat of arms. This is standard issue for those who have joined Queen Elysa's army, though it has been given on occasion to honor those who have acted in the interests of the kingdom.

Value

7500
Burden 1125
Shield Level 175
Protections Slash: Average (175)
Pierce:
Below Ave (122)
Blud: Above Ave. (210)
Fire:
Average (193)
Cold:
Average (193)
Acid:
Average (175)
Elec:
Below Ave (122)
Restriction Level 40+ to wield

Epona Macha of TD poses with teh Shield of Strathelar!


New Quest - Whispering Blade Boots!
Thanks to Ophar Kabitaki for the following report: "This Quest is for 80+ and apparently you had to have aided the Silyun rebels by completing the Grand Mother quest to be assigned it. Talk to Mehkmet the miner in AB to start it.  Dungeon is a short run south of AB. Running through appears to just be stay left. Kill an Ore Collector to take his hammer, run on to end and use hammer on the deposit to get the ore. Take it to Mehkmet to get 1.5 mill xp and the boots. :)"

Thanks also to Yenohp of TD!

Whispering Blade Boots

These enchanted gloves bear the blade sigil of the enigmatic Whispering Blade.

Value

5000
Burden 450
Armor Level 300
Spells Moderate Quickness, Quickness Self VI, Brogard's Defiance
Spellcraft 325
Mana x/4000
Mana Cost 1 pt. per 20 seconds
Protections Slash: Average (330)
Pierce: Average (330)
Blud:
Average (330)
Fire:
Below Ave (210)
Cold:
Average (240)
Acid:
Average (240)
Elec:
Below Ave (210)
Restriction Level 80+ to wield

 


New Quest -
Rossu Morta Boots!
Thanks to Death by Fire of WE for the following report: "Hi Maggie, Like to say Hi to my 2 Officers Devil's Angel and AI. I helped the King in the past and started this quest in Sanamar. Basically go from Sanamar to Silyun to Dungeon. Pwn everything. Get Key off Chamberlain (no timer) and open door...run to the Commander, kill him take note and head back to Sanamar."

Garmasi tells you, "Aha! You helped me in the delicate matter the bull, did you? His Majesty has need of your services again. We seek to infiltrate an organization known as the Whispering Blade, which seems to be some gathering of assassins and spies cobbled together by the desperate followers off the Bloodless Queen."
Garmasi tells you, "Bring this note to a Gharu'ndim named Hashina, in the rebel town of Silyun... It is a forgery that should gain you entrance to their base of operations..."
Garmasi tells you, "I want you to enter their secret lair and, by whatever means necessary, obtain their commaner's notes."

Garmasi gives you Whispering Blade Introduction.

You give Hashina Whispering Blade Introduction.
Hashina tells you, "Interesting... Very well, allow me to direct you to the nearest Chapterhouse. It isnot far from here, at 85.4N, 70.4W. Simply present yourself to Commander Jin Zo for further orders."
 

Chapterhouse Chamberlain's Key

A key taken from the Chamberlain of the Whispering Blade chapterhouse near Silyun.
Use this item on a locked door or chest to unlock it.
Value 0
Burden 200
Uses 1
Special Props Attuned, Bonded

Dungeon: Silyun Chapterhouse - 85.4N, 70.4W (Levels 80+)
Text: Whispering Blade Introduction
Text:
Letter to Commander Jin Zo

You give Garmasi Letter to Commander Jin Zo.
Garmasi tells you, "Splendid work. But you were attacked as you entered the Chapterhouse? Ah, I see, these notes explain much... A fine job, then, of battling through an operation gone wrong. Yes, I do believe you possess the skills and loyalty required to join us..."
You've earned 1,500,000 experience.
Garmasi gives you Rossu Morta Boots.

 

Rossu Morta Boots

Well-crafted boots worn by the fearsome Ordina Rossu Morta of Viamont.

Value

5000
Burden 450
Armor Level 300
Spells Moderate Strength, Strength Self VI, Brogard's Defiance
Spellcraft 325
Mana x/4000
Mana Cost 1 pt. per 20 seconds
Protections Slash: Average (330)
Pierce: Average (330)
Blud:
Average (330)
Fire:
Below Ave (210)
Cold:
Average (240)
Acid:
Average (240)
Elec:
Below Ave (210)
Restriction Level 80+ to wield


New Hunting Kill Task!
Thanks to Dakmor Kavu of HG, Death Mistress of WE!

NPC: Lieutenant Rothe - 8.2S, 73.1E (Dryreach)

Lieutenant Rothe tells you, "Excellent work, friend! You have slain many of those who lay siege to this fair town! Allow me to reward you!"
You've earned 700,000 experience.
Lieutenant Rothe gives you Dryreach Militia Title Token.

Lieutenant Rothe tells you, "Just give that token back to me if you'd like to be officially recognized as a member of the Dryreach Militia."


New Quest - Shadow Armor Prismatic Oils
Thanks to Dar the Huntress of FF, Blunt ibn mein of FF, Cheese slayer of FF, hart Thorin of FF, Kalazar, Padre Adamo of VT,
Vierna Millithor of LC, Ninavie of HG, Aralcarin of HG, Little Thor of HG, Zegeger of HG, Chatlin of HG, Jarlaxal of HG, Vanykrye of HG and Duro Sai of HG, Gyes of SC!

Quest Details: Prismatic Oil
Text: Instructions for Essence Recovery

Ciandra, Arcanum Alchemist tells you, "The four Essences have returned to world. They have been seen near the broken menhir rings that once focused and held them. From what I've been able to surmise from our Arcanum Agents, the Essences are much more aggressive than they once were. Perhaps Gaerlan's tinkering with the elemental forces has changed them."
Ciandra, Arcanum Alchemist tells you, "Yes, you look skilled enough."

Ciandra, Arcanum Alchemist gives you Instructions for Essence Recovery.
Ciandra, Arcanum Alchemist tells you, "All of the Arcanum's attempts at collecting samples from the four Essences have failed. Fifteen of our best agents were defeated in a recent attempt on the Essence of Verdancy. Find yourself a group of adventurers at least as powerful as you before you go anywhere near these new Essences."
Ciandra, Arcanum Alchemist tells you, "First, you need to retrieve four Enchanted Decanters from the Arcanum Research Facility outside of Al-Jalima. You will use these decanters to collect each Essence's essence. The details are in these instructions."
Ciandra, Arcanum Alchemist tells you, "Good luck and don't underestimate the power of the Essences. They are raw magic after all."

Prismatic Oil

A clear vial of viscous oil with prismatic colors spinning in it.
Use this oil on Greater Shadow Amuli armor to infuse it with elemental protection.
Value 0
Burden 5
Special Props Attuned, Bonded

Rabid Raptor IV of SC poses in Prismatic Amuli below!

Nemis The Dark Mage of FF reports on the alternate reward:
You give Ciandra, Arcanum Alchemist Prismatic Oil.
Ciandra, Arcanum Alchemist tells you, "No problem, lets see, I think you've earned this."
You've earned 6,500,000 experience.


New PK Quest - Black Pages of Salt and Ash!
Thanks to Vidorian, Makro, Tinman of TD, Kalazar of SC!

NPC: Hassha, Scholar of Salt and Ash - 10.3S, 50.4E.
Dungeon: Cells of the Black Book - 10.3S, 50.3E (Levels 60+)
Must be player killer. Short run thru, scrolls are on pedestal.

10 Black Pages of Salt and Ash

A page of an ancient book with runes that are unintelligible, but still seem to make sense to your eyes...
Use this page to infuse your wielded weapon with the Invocation of the Black Book, adding a 10% bonus to its Attack modifier. This spell stacks with other spells and cantrips.

Value

0

Burden

100

Spells

Invocation of the Black Book (may be layered)

Spellcraft

300
Mana 250/250


New Creatures!
Thanks to Ophar Kabitaki, Epona Macha of TD, Dakmor Kavu of HG, Sanndh of WE, Paul Mua'dib of HG, Gyes of SC, Tlosk of HG, Aircraft Carrier of WE, Aralcarin of HG!

New Creatures
 (click pics to enlarge)
Viamon-tian Ore Collector Viamon-tian Footman Mercen
ary Mage
Captain Vietre Lasallia Galvanic Knight Glacial Knight
Hand of Strife Hand of Verdancy
Comm

ander Jin Zo

Whisper-ing Blade Mage Whisper-ing Blade Chamber-lain Whisper-ing Blade Guard Viamontian Portal Mage
           

Please send LIVE ACTION SHOTS in addition to stats panel. Thank you!
 
New Creatures Level Str End Coor Quik Foc Self Hlth Stam Mana
Viamontian Ore Collector 120 235 175 260 290 395 295 490 515 695
Viamontian Footman 70 260 230 230 220 70 70 335 390 70
Mercenary Mage 85 210 140 210 200 220 220 220 320 320
Captain Vietre Lasallia 70 260 230 230 220 70 70 695 410 70
Captain Iacollia Dimari 70 260 230 230 220 70 70 695 410 70
Galvanic Knight 165 250 260 250 250 350 350 6130 5260 5350
Glacial Knight 165 250 260 250 250 350 350 6130 5260 5350
Incendiary Knight 165 250 260 250 250 350 350 6130 5260 5350
Caustic Knight 165 250 260 250 250 350 350 6130 5260 5350
Inner Chamber Guardian 185 465 415 405 370 85 85 1616 1415 85
Luminary Knight 165 250 260 250 250 350 350 6130 5260 5350
Atlan's Crafting Golem 180 565 1000 550 350 300 400 2000 1500 3900
Hand of Enchantment 161 ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ?
Hand of Artifice 161 ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ?
Hand of Strife 161 ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ?
Hand of Verdancy 161 ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ?
Commander Jin Zo 120 200 200 200 180 240 240 250 330 390
Whispering Blade Mage 120 ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ?
Whispering Blade Chamberlain 115 230 200 230 210 80 80 250 330 80
Whispering Blade Guard 115 230 200 230 210 80 80 250 330 80
Viamontian Portal Mage 100 220 160 230 270 250 230 430 380 430
Rat King 35 120 120 265 230 120 120 300 240 180
Essence of Enchantment 425 400 400 600 400 350 500 150000 5000 1000
Essence of Verdancy 425 400 400 600 400 350 500 150000 5000 1000
Essence of  Strife 425 400 400 600 400 350 500 150000 5000 1000
Essence of Artifice 425 400 400 600 400 350 500 150000 5000 1000


New Dungeon
Thanks to Larceny of TD, Aircraft Carrier of WE!

Dungeon: Viamontian Laboratory - 39.4N, 75.3W, Levelsl 30+ (Bluespire)
Note: A quest restricted portal to Castle Pietrus (Levelsl 30+) is found inside this dungeon!

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Bracelet of Passage

A bracelet looted from the corpse of a Viamontian Mage.
Value 500
Burden 25

Qorta of VT reports: "I go inside the Viamontian Laboratory (30+), expecting to find a load of NPCs and big machines. But instead I find a door with a Mercenary behind it (wasn't Viamontian, Lvl 81). I came to the assumption that it had been taken over. Either way, a level 81 wouldn't do me much harm so I armed myself with the lowest spells I still had, 5s and headed down there.

Bang! Acid stream! Mercenary dead! Now I was faced with three passages: front, left and right. Behind all three was a Viamontian Footmen(sp)(Level 70).
I pulled open the right door, bang, acid stream, corrosive flash, 1 dead.
Center dudes flooded down and tried helplessly to get through a closed door while Mercenary Mages (Level 85, non-Viamontian) showered me with resisted debuffs.

I took out the left one as the extras from the center trailed back to wherever they came from. I pulled open the center and took out the center, two more came, took them out too. I took the left. Then left. Then center. Searching for a Viamontian Portal Mage I saw on the radar (Level 100). Dead. Grabbed a Bracelet of Passage.

Went back to the center, and traveled straight ahead, taking the route round then center when I couldn't go straight ahead. I met with a portal. Castle Pietrus. As I thought, I could not get through the portal without the Bracelet of Passsage. Get ready is my advice."


New Quest - Rat Catcher!
Thanks to Ashla of SC, Dark Sigma of LC!

Quest Details: Rat Catcher
NPC: Lo Raen - 33.5S, 72.4E
Text: Lo Raen's List of Tasks
Landmark: Rat Cave - 32.9S, 70.5E


Lo Raen tells you, "I require an experienced hunter for the task I have. Let's see what you've hunted..."
Lo Raen tells you, "Excellent, I believe you are ready to help me with my little problem."
Lo Raen tells you, "You see, the rats in town have been getting a bit bolder than we would prefer. It seems they have some sort of leader organizing them and helping them to steal the town's food supplies. It's my job to keep the rats out of town, so I'm too busy to go frolicking about the countryside looking for some leader rat."
Lo Raen tells you, "You must go and find this clever rat and kill it before I loose my job. I've heard rumors that it lives in a cave to the west of town. Go and bring me proof of the clever rat's demise and I will reward you as only a Rat Catcher can."


You give Lo Raen Rat King's Tail.
Lo Raen tells you, "Ah yes, that was a big rat wasn't it? You appear unscathed as well. Excellent work my friend. Now you will see the ancient rat catcher art of rat tail weaving."
Lo Raen deftly weaves the Rat King's tail into a bracelet.
Lo Raen tells you, "Here take this and these as payment for your service to me."
Lo Raen gives you Rat Tail Bracelet.
Lo Raen gives you Rat Reaper Token.
You've earned 500,000 experience.
You give Lo Raen Rat Reaper Token.

Lo Raen tells you, "Ok then, you have proven yourself worthy of the title Rat Reaper."

Rat Tail Bracelet

A bracelet woven from the tail of the Rat King.

Value

10
Burden 60
Spells Minor Armor, Armor Self IV, Strength Self IV, Quickness Self VI
Spellcraft 60
Mana x/720
Mana Cost 1 pt. per 30 seconds
Restriction Level 20+ to wield

 

Rat Reaper Token

Give this token to the Rat Catcher in Shoushi to be granted the title of "Rat Reaper".
Value 0
Burden 5
Special Props Attuned, Bonded


New Olthoi Hunter Titles!
Thanks to Ashla of SC
!

You give Olthoi Hunter Pest Control Token.
Olthoi Hunter tells you, "Congratulations! You are now truly Pest Control!"
You give Olthoi Hunter Nymph Maniac Token.
Olthoi Hunter tells you, "Congratulations! You are now truly a Nymph Maniac!"
You give Olthoi Hunter Perforated Knight Token.
Olthoi Hunter tells you, "Congratulations! You are now truly a Perforated Knight!"


New Splash Screen & Titles Panel!
Thanks to Surrounded of WE!
 

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