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New Quest - The Dark Spiral
Thanks to Angeni, Aralcarin, Chatlin and Ninavie of HG,
Q Manguy of MT, Vejda of MT (posing below), Devsie of SC, Ovak of LC!

Quest Details: The Dark Spiral
Text: Lord Marsan's Log Book (
17.9N - 68.1W, near the Strathelar standard)
Dungeon: The Dark Spiral - 15.9N, 68.7W (Levels 126+)
Text: Lore of the Drak Spiral


Lieutenant Durgan tells you, "Greetings, friend. Though we do not claim independence...yet...we still must look after our own concerns, since Elysa Strathelar won't. At times, we look to outsiders for aid. Are you willing to be that aid we seek?"
The lieutenant shrugs his shoulders.
Lieutenant Durgan tells you, "I am Commander Margyle's intelligence chief, and I have a very vexing problem. It seems that Elysa sent her army in our direction, no doubt to put us directly under her heel again. A Viamontian force also made passage from Marae Lassel, and all projections indicated that they would fight each other north of here, near the coast."
Lieutenant Durgan tells you, "No matter who won, we would have gained an advantage. But what I find odd is this..."
Lieutenant Durgan tells you, "There was also word of a Renegade Tumerok band mobilizing to engage the other two forces. The three armies apparently encamped and parlayed, but there is no word from any of the forces after that. No army can keep themselves so hidden, especially not on our territory."
Lieutenant Durgan tells you, "I want to know what happened to those three armies, and I will reward you to tell me. If you are truly helpful, I may discuss what the future holds for beloved Tethana.

Tethana Manifesto

The people of Tethana resolve the following: That the relationship between a monarch and their vassals is one of obligation for both parties; That upon the inability of one party to fulfill their obligation, the other party may terminate their obligation and not be considered forsworn; That the chief duty of a leader is to protect and nurture all people within their domain; That the chief duty of a follower is to give obedience to their leader; That a follower is obligated, should the leader be unable to perform their duty, to break from their leader and to establish a new leader. -Arwyth Margyle
If this item is hooked, it may be used to cast Will of the People, a Self spell which stacks with normal spells.

Value

5000
Burden 25

 

Shield of the Strathelar Elite

A shield bearing the Strathelar coat of arms and enchanted with magic. This is issued to elite soldiers in Queen Elysa's army, as well as those who have distinguished themselves in service to the crown.

Value

7500
Burden 1400
Shield Level 300
Spells Moderate Impregnability, Brogard's Defiance
Spellcraft 350
Mana x/900
Mana Cost 1 pt. per 40 seconds
Protections Slash: Average (300)
Pierce:
Below Ave (210)
Blud: Above
Ave (360)
Fire:
Average (330)
Cold:
Average (330)
Acid:
Average (300)
Elec:
Below Ave (210)
Activation Arcane Lore: 200+
Restriction Level 126+ to wield

 


NPC: Liuetenant Dialossa (Sanamar Great Hall - NE upstairs)

Demorted (LC) reports the Viamontian Pennant of Loyalty, a housing item) casts Honor of the Bull on you (30 minute mod. loyalty buff).

Viamontian Pennant of Loyalty

A banner of the Viamontian kingdom, given to those who have performed a special service.
If this item is hooked, it may be used to cast Honor of the Bull, a Loyalty spell which stacks with normal spells.

Value

5000
Burden 50


New Quest - Bandits of the Creepy Chambers
Thanks to Tlosk of HG, Uatink of VT, Vierna Millithor of LC, Zar Al-Rus of LC, Tulia, Fury's Apprentice of TD, Brimstone Sniper, Dakmor Kavu of HG, Mystic Rose of HG (posing below), Gina Gina bo Bina of SC, Sucamarto of LC, The Elite UA of TD!

Quest Details: Bandits of the Creepy Chambers
NPC: Xanda Har, Busybody - 61.8S, 51.3W
Dungeon:
Creepy Chambers - 80.0S, 60.0W, Levels 1+ (NE of Candeth Keep)
Timer: 6 days (Armoredillo Key)

Spinning Staff of Death

The core of this staff is made of bone and the outside is plated with the skin of a Titanium Armoredillo. Despite its weight, it feels light -- as if it seeks to whirl away on its own, slashing the very air to ribbons.

Value

6,600
Burden 660
Damage 26.25 - 35, Slash
Speed (25)
Bonuses Attack: +13%
Spells Horizon's Blades (shoots 8 blades outward - does 40-80 pts. slash damage), Infected Caress, Elysa's Sight
Spellcraft 350
Mana x/2000
Mana Cost 1 pt. per 20 seconds
Restrictions Base Staff 350+ to wield.
Special Props Resistance Cleaving: Slash, Cast on Strike

 


New Quest - Loyalty Reset
Thanks to Absolution of FF!

Quest Details: Loyalty Reset
NPC: Lydda (Ayan - for Varricci aligned)
NPC: Giordonni (for Silyun align or Elysa align)
Dungeon - 34.1N, 50.6W, Levels 60+.

Umbral Crucible

A piece of arcane magical experimentation equipment assembled from pieces found in the Sclavus Umbral Forge.
This item cannot be sold.

Value

0
Burden 1000
Special Props Attuned, Bonded

 

Ruschk Funerary Fetish

A small totem, sacred to the Ruschk, often buried with powerful chieftains.

Value

0
Burden 500
Special Props Attuned, Bonded


New Faction Quests - Sword of Bellenesse
Thanks to
Sanddh of WE (posing below), Blunt Ibn Mein of FF, Catalina Estmad of LC, Dark Blaster of WE, Shadow Tempest of TD, Dark Sigma of LC, Tlosk of HG, Avail of LC!

Quest Details: Sword of Bellenesse
NPC: Bhravarn ibn Salizim - 21.5S, 1.6W
NPC: Turien di Furza - 71.9N, 61.2W
NPC: Lucari di Bellenesse - 87.3N, 70.5W

Replica Sword of Bellenesse

A replica of the Sword of Bellenesse, forged by Bhravarn ibn Salizim.

Value

10,000
Burden 550
Damage 30 - 50, Slash/Pierce
Speed (50)
Bonuses Attack: +15%
Melee Def: +15%
Spells Atlan's Alacrity, MacNiall's Blessing, Ar-Pei's Blessing, Infected Caress, Cragstone's Will, Elysa's Sight
Spellcraft 300
Mana x/8000
Mana Cost 1 pt. per 30 seconds
Activation Melee Def: 250+
Restrictions Base Sword 370+ to wield.
Special Props Viamontian Knight slayer, Crushing Blow, Biting Strike

 

 

Shield of Silyun

A shield given by Lucari di Bellenesse, for valor in the retrieval of the lost Sword of Bellenesse.

Value

6000
Burden 600
Shield Level 250
Spells Moderate Endurance, Invulnerability Self VI, Brogard's Defiance
Spellcraft 400
Mana x/3000
Mana Cost 1 pt. per 20 seconds
Protections Slash: Average (250)
Pierce:
Average (275)
Blud:
Average (250)
Fire:
Average (200)
Cold:
Below Ave (125)
Acid:
Average (200)
Elec:
Below Ave (125)
Activation Arcane Lore: 200+
Restriction Level 100+ to wield

From Absolution of FF, posing with the Shield of Silyun:"The reward for giving the Sword of Bellenesse to Silyun is 3.5 million exp. and the Shield of Silyun. Handing the shield back to the NPC gives 2.5 million exp. Pics attached. Grats on the bambino btw =)"

Thanks to Sanndh of WE for Shield of Sanamar!

Shield of Sanamar

A shield given by Turien di Furza, for valor in the retrieval of the stolen blade, The Sword of Bellenesse, for King Varicci II.

Value

6000
Burden 600
Shield Level 250
Spells Moderate Strength, Invulnerability Self VI, Brogard's Defiance
Spellcraft 400
Mana x/3000
Mana Cost 1 pt. per 20 seconds
Protections Slash: Average (250)
Pierce:
Average (275)
Blud:
Average (250)
Fire:
Average (200)
Cold:
Below Ave (125)
Acid:
Average (200)
Elec:
Below Ave (125)
Activation Arcane Lore: 200+
Restriction Level 100+ to wield

 

Water of Stasis!
Dakmor Kavu of HG reports: "Run in dungeon, ahead is font, use for water. One use, no indication as to pickup timer (simply said I couldn't get more). Thanks for help from Forgetmenot and Connor Mcleod." Thanks also to Wayne Brady of VT!

Black Book - 10.3S, 50.3E (Levels 60+)

Font of Stasis

The waters of this fountain have strange properties that seem to impede the flow of magic.

Value

???
Burden 0

 

Water of Stasis

A flask of the heavy, murky Water of Stasis.
Use the Water of Stasis on a weapon to make it permanently unenchantable, except for the spells that already exist on it.

Value

0
Burden 50
Special Props Attuned, Bonded


New Quest - Viamontian Shadow Armor Prep!
Thanks to Capt Justice of TD, Epona Macha of TD, Renswic of HG!

Go to Silyun (quickest route is with Silyun Portal Gem) and talk to Iian di Alduressa at 89.0N, 67.6W.

Iian di Alduressa tells you, "Greetings."
Iian di Alduressa tells you, "If you have the time, I would like you to do a favor for me. I am seeking knowledge on the smithing of unusual armors in this world, and have heard tell of something called "Shadow Armor" that is made using crystal combined with steel. I would like to learn more of this method of armor creation."
Iian di Alduressa tells you, "I have drafted a letter asking for assistance from a Gharu'ndim Master Armorer by the name of Jibril ibn Rashid, who resides near a Life Stone outside of Al-Jalima. Alas, my work here for the Knights keeps me from making such a long journey to deliver this letter myself."
Iian di Alduressa tells you, "If you could deliver this letter for me, and bring back any response given to you, I'd be indebted to you for the kindness you have shown me."

Iian di Alduressa gives you A letter to Jibril ibn Rashid.
Iian di Alduressa tells you, "Bring this letter to Jibril ibn Rashid, outside of Al-Jalima. I will await your return."

Text: A Letter to Jibril ibn Rashid

Go to Al’Jalima (quickest route is from Arwic drop – Al’Jalima Portal at 33.6N, 57.2E) and give Letter to Jibril ibn Rashid at 7.1N, 3.0E.

You give Jibril ibn Rashid A letter to Jibril ibn Rashid.
Jibril ibn Rashid tells you, "A letter for me?"
Jibril ibn Rashid carefully reads the note.
Jibril ibn Rashid tells you, "Hmmmm..."
Jibril ibn Rashid tells you, "This is both a rare and risky opportunity. The skill of the Alduressa family is renowned through all of Ispar. And, historically, they have served only the royalty of Viamont. For one to be willing to act separate from Varicci is a rare thing indeed."
Jibril ibn Rashid tells you, "Tell me about your meeting with this young Alduressa."

You tell Jibril ibn Rashid about your discussion with Iian di Alduressa.
Jibril ibn Rashid tells you, "Hmmm... It is a risk, but it is a worthy risk, and this young Alduressa seems genuine..."
Jibril ibn Rashid pulls out a massive tome, quickly penning a long note into the front cover.
Jibril ibn Rashid tells you, "Here, take this book to him, and tell him about the note in the cover. Let us hope that we do not come to regret this."
Jibril ibn Rashid gives you Tome on the Metallurgy and Crafting of Shadow Armors.

Text: Tome on the Metallurgy and Crafting of Shadow Armors

Return to Silyun and give Tome to Iian di Alduressa at 89.0N, 67.6W. Receive 2 texts:

You give Iian di Alduressa Tome on the Metallurgy and Crafting of Shadow Armors.
Iian di Alduressa tells you, "Is this the response?"
You tell Iian di Alduressa about the note in the front of the book.
Iian di Alduressa reads the note carefully, and then quickly skims the tome, stopping at a couple of the illustrations momentarily. A smile slowly grows on his face.

Iian di Alduressa tells you, "Amazing. The manner of crafting the Alloy used in creating these armors is absolutely amazing..."
Iian di Alduressa tells you, "The note placed in the front of this text says I should request samples from the Aluvian and Sho Master Armorers. You have been kind to me once, may I ask your indulgence a second time?"
You say, "yes"

Iian quickly writes out two more letters.
Iian di Alduressa tells you, "Take these letters to the two other Master Armorers. I've named each letter accordingly. Alean the Steel Forger can be found along the road North of Eastham, and Koga Hideki, according to this note, can be found along the lake below the town of Kara."
Iian di Alduressa gives you A letter to Alean the Steel Forger.
Iian di Alduressa tells you, "Bring back whatever response or items they send. Hopefully, they will also see the value of sharing our collective knowledge, and we can better our craft as a whole."
Iian di Alduressa gives you A letter to Koga Hideki.

Text: A Letter to Alean the Steel Forger
Text: A letter to Koga Hideki

Go to Eastham (run from Rithwic or use Portal in Umbral Hall) and give Letter to Alean the Steel Forger at 18.5N, 62.8E. Receive a Crystal Shard Sample.

You give Alean the Steel Forger A letter to Alean the Steel Forger.
Alean the Steel Forger tells you, "What is this?"
Alean the Steel Forger carefully reads the note.
Alean the Steel Forger tells you, "Hmmmm..."
Alean the Steel Forger tells you, "Well, a letter like this, I never expected to see. An Alduressa Master Armorer, asking me for aid."

Alean the Steel Forger laughs quietly.
Alean the Steel Forger tells you, "Though, his knowledge really is an asset to all of us, if his words are true. And, Jibril seems to be willing to take the risk..."
Alean the Steel Forger tells you, "Here, take this sample to him, and let's hope for the best."

Alean the Steel Forger gives you Crystal Shard Sample.

Crystal Shard Sample

A small sample of a Crystal Shard. Though smaller than a Tiny Shard, the sample seems to radiate a strength closer to a larger shard.
This item cannot be sold.

Value

0
Burden 5
Special Props Attuned, Bonded

Go Kara (quickest route is with Shoushi Portal Gem – Kara Portal at 33.1S, 73.2E (40+) and Give Letter to Koga Hideki at 82.8S, 46.0E. Receive a Shadow Shard Sample.

Shadow Shard Sample

A small sample of a Shadow Shard. Though smaller than a Shadow Speck, the sample seems to radiate a strength closer to a larger shard.
This item cannot be sold.

Value

0
Burden 5
Special Props Attuned, Bonded

You give Koga Hideki A letter to Koga Hideki.
Koga Hideki tells you, "A letter?"
Koga Hideki reads the note.
Koga Hideki tells you, "Interesting."
Koga Hideki tells you, "This is quite a risk. If this young Alduressa is lying to gain information, this could go poorly for us."

Koga Hideki seems lost in thought for a moment.
Koga Hideki tells you, "I will trust in Master Jibril's wisdom, take this sample to Master Iian"
Koga Hideki gives you Shadow Shard Sample.

Return to Silyun and give the two Shard Samples to Iian di Alduressa at 89.0N, 67.6W. Receive Xp reward. Get flagged for the next part of the Armor process (assuming next patch).

You give Iian di Alduressa Shadow Shard Sample.
Iian di Alduressa tells you, "So, this is a sample of these "Shadow" Shards."
Iian examines the small shadow shard sample for a moment.
Iian di Alduressa tells you, "Very strange. I've never seen anything like this at all. This came from some sort of creature?"
Iian di Alduressa tells you, "Thank you for bringing me this shadow shard sample. Once I have both samples, I can begin to study the process of alloying these materials into the components for armor."

You give Iian di Alduressa Crystal Shard Sample.
Iian di Alduressa tells you, "So, this is a sample of these Crystal Shards."
Iian examines the small crystal sample for a moment.
Iian di Alduressa tells you, "Very strange. This is very much so unlike anything I've ever seen used in the smithing of armor."
Iian di Alduressa tells you, "Thank you for bringing me this crystal sample. With these two samples, I can begin to study the process of alloying these materials into the components for armor."
Iian di Alduressa tells you, "Please, allow me to reward you for your time and efforts."
You've earned 55,847,478 experience. at lvl 226

Sharif al-Bedou says, "You've earned 32,055,391 experience." at lvl 196"
Isotonix says, "You've earned 36,047,320 experience." at lvl 202"

When I talked to Iian again after…..

Iian di Alduressa tells you, "Return to me in a month or so, with the Gems needed for crafting Shadow Armors, and I should be able to craft Alduressa Shadow Armor pieces for you."

Timer unknown. It might be a one time only quest – until the whole process is completed. Doesn’t seem to be a level requirement that I know of yet. Got the initial letter with my level 44 toon. Didn’t have time to finish it with him. The quest took 30 minutes with 3 people going thru the process with me taking SS’s, so probably only about a 20 min quest solo with using all the town portal shortcuts.
 

New Creatures!
Thanks to Sanddh of WE, Swordsman the Player of HG, Absolution of FF, Jigmi of SC, Skeksis of VT!

New Creatures
 (click pics to enlarge)
Esse Soul Renderer      

Please send LIVE ACTION SHOTS in addition to stats panel. Thank you!
 
New Creatures Level Str End Coor Quik Foc Self Hlth Stam Mana
Escaped Thief 125 320 280 280 280 260 200 900 1500 200
Aste Soul Renderer 95 220 200 225 215 170 190 350 350 290
Esse Soul Renderer 100 230 200 245 250 200 200 400 400 350
Ruschk Grave Keeper 95 320 300 270 270 180 180 560 430 210
Ruschk Crypt Guardian 95 320 300 270 270 180 180 500 430 210


New Splash Screen!
Thanks to Ninavie of HG!
 

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