A New Threat

April 2004 - Announcements Page
== Game Changes ==
* New level 7 dispel scrolls added and can be found in Steel Chests.
* Level I-VI dispel scrolls can now be found in creature loot in addition to the usual Steel Chests.
* Chorizite Dispel Potions have been moved up two spell levels enabling the creation of level VI and VII dispels.
* The two existing dispel gems have been moved up one spell level raising them from level V and VI to level VI and VII respectively.
* Player cast dispels now only remove negative enchantments.
* Level 7 buff time/animation for many Life and Creature spells (self Creature spells, and Life armor, elemental protection, and regeneration spells) is now equivalent to level 1 spells.
* Part three of the ongoing Treasure Revisions has been introduced. See the letter to the players for details.
* Vendor Buy-Sell Rates have been revised. See the letter to the players for details.
* Other changes:
* New 30 day timer on purchasing new cottages, villas and mansions.
* Mites have received an art update and a new backflip animation.
* Free raiment for all players.
== New Quests ==
* Blackmire Lore
* The Temple of Liazk Itzi (Blackmire 2)
== New Events ==
[Player Name] has worked with others to find their way through the temple of Liazk Itzi. More Burun have poured through portals from their home world to Dereth.
== Updated Quests ==
* Arm, Mind, Heart Quest - Significant changes to dynamics and rewards.
* Invoker Quest - Entrance to Portal Space paths are no longer segregated by level. Quest restriction on entering removed (pick up ember on ground by bonfire, requires Buadren Quest completion.)
== New NPCs ==
* Adara al-Rajin
* Translator Aun Laokhe
== Updated NPCs ==
* Avorgild the Shopkeeper - Now sells The Tremblant Party rumors
* Fadsahil al-Tashbi the Master Archmage - Moved from his old home at 40.7S, 11.9E to 40.3S, 11.2E.
* Novedion the Gem Seller - Moved from Rithwic to Holtburg.
* Oneros the Gem Seller - Moved from Nanto to Shoushi.
* Vivaina, Shopkeep of Stonehold - Now sells The Tremblant Party rumors
== New Locations ==
* Antechamber of Liazk Itzi
** Liazk Itzi Guardians
** Lair of Liazk Itzi
** Liazk Itzi's Offering Room
** Halls of Liazk Itzi
** Liazk Itzi's Crypt
* Burun Ruuk Village
== Updated Locations ==
* 40.7S, 11.9E - Falatacot Temple - What used to be Master Archmage Fadsahil's home is now the entrance to Liazk Itzi's Temple.
* Entrance to Portal Space - Quest flag removed.
* Hidden Cavern - The locked door before the surface portal in the Drudge section has been removed.
* Linvak Tukal - New lifestone inside the city.
* Swamp Gardens - The dungeon has been enlarged and vegetation added.
* Holtburg - Lifestone added at 42.1N 33.6E and Holtburg portals now drop in town.
== New Items ==
== Updated Items ==
* - Attuned property removed.
* - Attuned property removed.
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** AL increased from 150 to 210.
** Specialised Axe and Axe 250+ reqs. removed
** Level 40+ wield req. added.
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** AL increased from 160 to 210.
** New spells: Impenetrability IV, Cold Protection Other IV
** BU decreased by 200.
** Level 40+ wield req. added.
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** SL increased from 100 to 150.
** All spells increased from level III to IV.
** Melee Defense 190+ activation req. removed.
** BU decreased by 300.
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** AL increased from 240 to 300.
** New spells: Lightning Bane IV, Bludgeoning Protection Other IV, Flame Bane IV, Acid Bane IV, Healing Mastery Other IV, Frost Bane IV.
** Level 40+ wield req. added.
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** Dmg raised from 9 - 18 to 14.5 - 29.
** Level III spells increased to IV.
** Base 250+ wield & Arcane Lore 90+ reqs. added
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** Dmg raised from 7 - 14 to 14 - 28.
** New spells: Blood Drinker IV.
** Biting Strike added.
** Specialised Spear and Spear 250+ reqs. removed
** BU decreased by 200.
** Level 40+ wield req. added.
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** Moderate Focus and Moderate Willpower added.
** New modifiers| +7% Melee, +6% Mana Conversion
** Specialised Mana C and Mana C 200+ reqs. removed
** BU decreased by 250.
** Level 40+ wield req. added.
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** Now dispels level IV spells instead of level II.
** Stacks to 25
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** Now dispels level V spells instead of level III.
** Stacks to 25
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** Now dispels level VI spells instead of level IV.
** Stacks to 25
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** Now dispels level VII spells instead of level V.
** Stacks to 25
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** Now dispels level VI spells instead of level V.
** Stacks to 25
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** Now dispels level VII spells instead of level VI.
** Stacks to 25
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== New Spells ==
* Eradicate Creature Magic Self
* Eradicate Creature Magic Other
* Eradicate Item Magic
* Eradicate Life Magic Self
* Eradicate Life Magic Other
* Eradicate All Magic Other
* Volition of the Conclave
* Greater Volition of the Conclave
* Superior Volition of the Conclave
* Lesser Volition of the Conclave
* Empowering the Conclave
* Greater Empowering the Conclave
* Superior Empowering the Conclave
* Lesser Empowering the Conclave
* Acumen of the Conclave
* Lesser Acumen of the Conclave
* Greater Acumen of the Conclave
* Superior Acumen of the Conclave
* Alacrity of the Conclave
* Lesser Alacrity of the Conclave
* Greater Alacrity of the Conclave
* Superior Alacrity of the Conclave
* Vivify the Conclave
* Lesser Vivify the Conclave
* Greater Vivify the Conclave
* Superior Vivify the Conclave
* Speed the Conclave
* Lesser Speed the Conclave
* Greater Speed the Conclave
* Superior Speed the Conclave
== Updated Spells ==
* Ulgrim's Recall - Now portals you to Ayan Baqur.
== New Titles ==
* Spring Cleaner
== New Creatures ==
== Updated Creatures ==
* Drudge Slaves (High) are now called Drudge Servants.
== New Dialog ==
;Town Crier
== Related Articles ==
* Teaser
* Rollout Article
* Release Notes
* Letter to the Players
* In Development Follow-Up
== Media ==
File:Teaser 200404 A.jpg|
File:Teaser 200404 B.jpg|
File:Teaser 200404 C.jpg|
File:Teaser 200404 D.jpg|
File:Teaser 200404 ACVault.jpg|ACVault
File:Teaser 200404 JackCat.jpg|Maggie the Jackcat
File:Teaser 200404 Stratics.jpg|AC Stratics
File:Teaser 200404 WarCry.jpg|Warcry's Crossroads of Dereth
File:A New Threat Splash Screen.jpg]
File:Portaldat 200404.png|Portal.dat
Category:Events