The Calm

December 2004 - Announcements Page
== Game Changes ==
* The three starter towns and their nearby content have been revised to make them more desirable social centers:
** The portals into the towns are now more consistent.
** Towns are now portal hubs and have increased numbers of portals to other towns.
** Casinos have been moved closer and are no longer found in the wilderness.
** The Starter Quests based in these towns have been adjusted.
== User Interface ==
* Portals now describe the destination and give level guidance when examined.
== New Quests ==
* Alfrin's Stolen Supplies
* Ishaq's Lost Key Quest
* Niffis Fighting Pits
* Power Forges
* Siraluun Claw Crafters
* Suzuhara Baijin's Delivery
== Updated Quests ==
* Brogord's Demise
* Worcer's Missing Heirlooms
* Four Stones of Jojii
* Lou Ka's Stolen Items
* Nen Ai's Pet Drudge
* Lubziklan al-Luq's Stolen Goods
* Search for Abmim ibn Ibsar & Mad Star Investigation
== New Events ==
* The Power Forges
== New NPCs ==
* Alfrin
* Aun Nireeura
* Aun Kahuiura
* Aun Ihmenaura
* Aun Pitamaura
* Camryn, Nuhmudira's Student - takes the place of Nuhmudira as quest NPC.
* Ishaq the Philosopher
* Reijiri
* Suzuhara Baijin
* Suzuhara Sheshumi
* Tanami Kei
== Updated NPCs ==
* Agent of the Arcanum - Now accept more items in exchange for Writs of Refuge
* Aun Arenura the Crafter - Now accepts the new Siraluun trophies
* Aun Mareura the Collector - Now accepts the new Siraluun trophies
* Akyafi ibn Sumwar -
* Bai Den - Retired, Lou Ka now accepts Bai Den's flawed gem and other items
* Lou Ka - Moved from West Shoushi Outpost to Shoushi proper.
* Lubziklan al-Luq -
* Ma'yad ibn Ibsar - Moved from her nearby camp to Yaraq proper.
* Worcer - Moved from West Holtburg Outpost to Holtburg proper.
* Hardunna - Retired, Worcer now accepts Hardunna's wedding band and other items
* Casino NPCs moved to the each of the heritage starter towns
** Pawn Shopkeep
** Boddry the Chancy
** Monty the Munificent
** Aluvian Low-Stakes Gamesmaster
** Aluvian Mid-Stakes Gamesmaster
** Aluvian High-Stakes Gamesmaster
** Haya Su Ka
** Mi Gan-Zo
** Sho High-Stakes Gamesmaster
** Sho Mid-Stakes Gamesmaster
** Sho Low-Stakes Gamesmaster
** Arshid al-Qiyid
** Ashadi bint Samaq
** Gharu'ndim Low-Stakes Gamesmaster
** Gharu'ndim Mid-Stakes Gamesmaster
** Gharu'ndim High-Stakes Gamesmaster
== New Locations ==
* Ishaq's Cellar
* Niffis Fighting Pits (Dungeon)
* Northern Power Forge
* Southern Power Forge
* Western Power Forge
== Updated Locations ==
* The Pit - Level 15+ requirement updated to 60+, creatures updated, Suzuhara Baijin's Care Package added.
* Holtburg Area
** Monty's Den of Iniquity - Moved to a building in Holtburg (40.8N, 33.6E)
** Cave of Alabree - Portal moved from Cave at 42.3N, 29.3E to 41.8N, 32.1E, creatures updated, key-requirement removed, Brogord's Axe quest (letter) added.
** Drudge Hideout - Alfrin's Stolen Supplies added, creature updated.
** Holtburg Redoubt - Portal moved from Cave at 39.0N, 35.8E, creatures updated, Worcer's Missing Heirlooms quest items added and Brogord's Axe quest item removed.
** Rat Bunker - Creatures updated.
** New portals: Arwic, Shoushi, Dryreach, Rithwic, Cragstone, Neydisa Castle, Redspire
* Shoushi Area
** Gan-Zo's Den of Iniquity - Moved to a building in Shoushi (34.2S, 73.6E)
** Drudge Cave - Lou Ka's Yaoji now found in Braid Mansion Ruin
** Drudge Temple - Bai Den's Gem now found in Braid Mansion Ruin
** A Ruin (Shoushi) - Now called Braid Mansion Ruin, updated with with new creatures and Lou Ka's stolen items. Level 1-5 restriction removed.
** Shreth Hive - Four Stones of Jojii quest items added.
** Stone Cathedral - location moved from 34.7S, 70.4E to behind Nen Ai's House at 34.8S, 71.2E. Nen Ai's Pet Drudge quest item added.
** New portals: Yanshi, Yaraq, Nanto, Greenspire, Kryst, Kara, Tou-Tou, Hebian-to
* Yaraq Area
** Arshid's Den of Iniquity - Moved to a building in Yaraq (21.5S, 0.7W)
** Ma'yad ibn Ibsar's Tent - Ma'yad has left her camp and is now found in the Yaraq tavern.
** A Red Rat Lair - Now has a portal to the Sea Temple Catacombs.
** Sea Temple Catacombs - Creatures updated, Lubziklan al-Luq's Stolen Goods quest items added
** Under Cove Crypt - Updated with the Mad Star Marionette
** New portals: Holtburg, Greenspire, Xarabydun, Khayyaban, Bluespire, Linvak Tukal, Zaikhal, Samsur, Al-Arqas
== New Items ==
== Updated Items ==
* - Icon updated, now found in the Shreth Hive
* - Icon updated, now found in the Shreth Hive
* - Icon updated, now found in the Shreth Hive
* - Icon updated
* - Text updated
* - Text updated
* - Renamed from "Red Rat Lair", Text updated
* - Renamed from "Cave of Alabree Directions", Text updated
* - Text updated
* - Renamed from "Holtburg Redoubt Directions", Text updated
* - Renamed from "Directions to the Yaraq Cove Ruins", Icon and text updated
* - Renamed from "Sea Temple Catacombs Directions", Text updated
* - Now unlocked.
* - Now unlocked.
== New Spells ==
* Inky Armor
== New Creatures ==
== Related Articles ==
* Teaser
* Rollout Article
* Release Notes
* Letter to the Players
== New Dialog ==
;Town Crier
;Ulgrim the Unpleasant
No new messages this month.
== Media ==
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File:Teaser 200412ACVault.jpg|ACVault
File:Teaser 200412JackCat.jpg|Maggie the Jackcat
File:Teaser 200412Stratics.jpg|AC Stratics
File:Teaser 200412WarCry.jpg|Warcry's Crossroads of Dereth
File:Teaser 200412Mystics.jpg|Asheron's Call Mystics
File:The Calm Splash Screen.jpg
File:Portaldat 200412.png|Portal.dat
Category:Events