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The Statues that appeared during the Persuasion event at first seemed to be a boon, as they freely cast buffs on all who passed by. When, on April 1st, they began casting de-buffs, everyone thought it must be a joke! That is, until the statues came to life during the Betrayal event and began spawning in multiple numbers, slaughtering everyone in their path! Three Arcanum Researchers arriving at the libraries of the capital cities of Cragstone, Hebian-To and Zaikhal offered some illlumination:

The Arcanum Researcher turns to you with an air of efficiency and calm.

Arcanum Researcher tells you, "I must give you a general debriefing of the statue affair as it stands. Nuhimidira was so fervent in her persuasion that the Arcanum, believing that they were for the people's good, allowed them to be presented to the town centers. Now that she has been kidnapped, it is clear that the Arcanum was not the only dupe! Nuhmidira has stopped the dreadful sacrifices that gave these abominations life...but it appears it is too late--now they have gained sentience, they have started to take sacrifices of their own!"

Arcanum Researcher tells you, "It grieves me to report our own failings, but you must know that there is no one now in the Arcanum who knows the original source of the town statues, or how to nullify them."

Arcanum Researcher tells you, "The Arcanum has dispatched me here to send out a general call to the citizens of New Aluvia--bring me any trophies you might be able to collect from these horrible creations, and perhaps through their study we will be able to discern the secrets of their origin! I will reward all who bring me these objects for study with experience. Keep in mind, however, that the Arcanum has warned me that I may only bestow awards according to the recipient's own level of experience."

According to Turbine, spawn times vary from town to town. The spawn in Ayan Baqur is every 4 hours and Fort Tethana spawns every 85 minutes. Other towns' statues may spawn as quickly as every 20 minutes. When they are not spawning to attack, the main town statue will cast debuffs.

Each statue drops weapons or shields which can be turned into the Arcanum Researchers for a reward of experience points. You must be a minimum level for each of the weapons to receive the reward.

In general (approximate guidelines only -- see the weapons tables to the right for specific rewards), the statues which cast level 2 spells drop weapons for levels 1-20. The level 3 statues drop weapons for levels 20+. The statues casting level 4 spells drop weapons for level 30+, and the level 5 statue drops are restricted to levels 40+. As the statues increase in level, the amount of experience for the rewards also increases (5000xp --> 25000xp --> 250000xp --> 500000xp).

You give Arcanum Researcher Bronze Heavy Crossbow.
Arcanum Researcher tells you, "This is indeed an intriguing item, but I am afraid you are not powerful enough to receive the experience that the redemption of this item would merit."
Arcanum Researcher gives you Bronze Heavy Crossbow.

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You give Arcanum Researcher Bronze Morning Star.
The Arcanum Researcher takes the trophy and carefully examines its bronze, metallic sheen.
Arcanum Researcher tells you, "There is much that we could discover from the study of this trophy! Look at its metal—where is the source of its ore? I must send this to the Arcanum immediately for study. Thank you for your assistance!"
You have been awarded 25,000 experience.

Handing in a bronze weapon from one of the lowest level statues will yield no reward for a player over level 20. You will receive the following message:
You are too powerful to benefit from the experience granted for this weapon.
The higher level statues will allow anyone over the minimum level requirement to benefit from the reward.

Each weapon/shield type has a 24 hour timer, although you can pick up a 2nd weapon of another type. You may also turn in more than one weapon at a time. The 24 hour timer is on picking up the weapon, not turning it in. They may be dropped or given away.

Bronze weapons and shields may be used on housing hooks, but the timer is also in effect there. If you hook one, you will have to wait until 24 hours have passed before removing it.

Each attack usually has about 12 statues spawning. The higher level statues may take a big group of high level players to take them down. Although there are reports that taking shelter in a building will shield you from attack, this will not save you. They may follow you right into the building!