Jared Kurth

:Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "I knew Kurth was going to go on over to the other side. The man was loyal as a dog, but a starved dog will turn feral eventually. I guess Elysa never had any pets." 2005/12 - Through Sacrifice, Strength - Ulgrim Rumors
* See also Commander Jared Kurth for his current form.
Commander Jared Kurth played a major role during the The War of Blood and Shadow Story Arc. 
Originally, Commander Jared Kurth was the Commander of the Garrison at Fort Tethana, which was separated from the main forces by the Renegades.2006/02 - A Change in Tactics - Tumerok Record Book He could be found (as a NPC) fighting against the renegade forces in the Renegade Incursion. Already at that time, it was clear that the defenders of Fort Tethana were not happy with the amount of support they got from Elysa Strathelar, and did not seem unwilling to accept the help of the Viamontians.2005/08 - Friend and Foe - Fort Tethana Tug of War#Notes 
Later it turned out, the Queen did try to send enforcements, but they were blocked by the Viamontians on the access to the Dires from the Northern Landbridge 2006/02 - A Change in Tactics - Lord Tyrell Marsan#Lore&Dialog2006/03 - Down Twisting Paths - Plateau Village Transit#Lore&Dialog and the army was destroyed on the Shadow March.2006/03 - Down Twisting Paths - Lord Marsan's Log Book 
Jared Kurth got an unusual offer during the Friend and Foe event. 2005/08 - Friend and Foe - Teaser This offer came from the Viamontians lead by King Varicci.2005/08 - Friend and Foe - Fort Tethana Tug of War#Lore & Dialog 2005/08 - Friend and Foe - Tethana's Response 2005/08 - Friend and Foe - Tethana's Price 2005/08 - Friend and Foe - The Queen's Missive) 
During the Ashes and Dust event, Kurth mysteriously disappeared 2005/12 - Ashes and Dust - Town Crier Rumors and was replaced by Arwyth Margyle in the Renegade Incursion. Dissatisfied with the support he got from Queen Elysa, he took up the offer of Count Dardante and the viamontian King Varicci to take up the command of his army, and a special sword, Heartbreaker, was forged for him out of Shade Iron Ore.2005/11 - Ashes and Dust - Announcements - 2005/11 - Ashes and Dust#Teaser 2006/02 - A Change in Tactics - Shade Iron#Lore&DialogHe was turned into a raving Viamontian Knight without a will of his own by Count Dardante.2005/12 - Through Sacrifice, Strength - Ulgrim Rumors 2005/11 - Ashes and Dust - Inscription on Shard of Commander Kurth's Armor 
He commanded the raid on Glenden Wood from his Commander's Quarters in North Glenden Prison and lured Antius Blackmoor into a trap 2005/12 - Ashes and Dust - Orders to the Garrison during the Ashes and Dust Live Event. During the following fight, Antius was killed, the sword Heartbreaker was broken, and Kurth was killed by the players recruited by Antius. 2005/12 - Ashes and Dust Maggie´s Site
After being defeated, Commander Kurth, armed with a new weapon, Souldrinker, 2006/05 - The Price of Loyalty - Updated Ingame Help Files on Maggies Site, was again released upon various towns across the land.2006/05 - The Price of Loyalty - Letter to the Players
Serving Dardante and therefore Dardante's Master Grael, he was spotted raiding towns with Grael's forces during the Shattering the Dark Live Events.2006/08 Shattering the Dark - Teaser Images
The experiments with Grael having gone awry, he can now be found in Black Ferah's Vault, part of the Mukkir Aspect of Grael Quest, weilding his new sword, Souldrinker.
* Many Isparians, including the Queen herself, express being dissatisfied with the support Elysa managed to give Jared Kurth 2005/12 - Through Sacrifice, Strength - Ulgrim Rumors 2005/12 - Through Sacrifice, Strength - Teaser
* Though the sword Heartbreaker had the Lifestone severance properties, the new sword Souldrinker does not, probably because of lack of material. 2006/01 - Reprisals - Count Dardante's Notes
== Related Pages ==
=== Appearances In Game ===
* Jared Kurth (NPC) - Fort Tethana Tug of War
:Jared Kurth tells you, "If you come here to fight, then fight. I've no time for discourse."
==== Antius Blackmoor being killed by Jared Kurth ====
Ashes and Dust, December 1st 2005 , WE
* Antius Blackmoor called in the help of all players, and lead the party to an updated North Glenden Prison, where Commander Kurth together with Viamontians and Eaters occupied the dungeon.
* Both Antius Blackmoor and Commander Jared Kurth (level 402) do not survive the event. Antius´ ties to the Lifestone are severed, resulting in a definitive death. 2005/12 - Ashes and Dust Maggie´s Site
* Shard of Commander Kurth's Armor and Sliver of the Sword Heartbreaker spawned on the ground upon his death. 2005/12 - Ashes and Dust Maggie´s Site
==== Commander Jared Kurth Raids ====
During the April 2006 Shining Runes and Shadowed Hands patch, Commander Kurth was released again by Count Dardante and attacked different towns.2006/04 - Shining Runes and Shadowed Hands - - Reports on Maggies Site 
He appeared as Commander Jared Kurth at first a level 437 "Shadow Stalker" Male Viamontian Knight, during the second wave as a level 512 "Soldier" Male Viamontian Knight.2006/04 - Shining Runes and Shadowed Hands - ACVault Patch Tree. Also his sword Souldrinker, increased in strenght.2006/04 - Shining Runes and Shadowed Hands - Specimen 1347 Report2006/04 - Shining Runes and Shadowed Hands - AC Vault Patch Tree 
When killed, the note Specimen 1347 Report could be found on his corpse
Usually, after killing most of the people present, he disappeared and Count Dardante appeared, giving out Dardante's Viamontian Propaganda. Kurth was healable, and on some worlds, people choose to side with him and the Viamontian forces.
* April 14th, 2006 - Attack on Zaikhal
::Video: on Youtube
* April 17th 2006 - Solclaim - Attack on Stonehold2006/04 - Shining Runes and Shadowed Hands - - Reports on Maggies Site 
* April 17th 2006 - Attack on Glenden Wood
* April 23th 2006 - Thistledown -
:Appearance of Count Dardante confirmed 2006/04 - Shining Runes and Shadowed Hands - - Reports on Maggies Site 
* April 26th 2006 - Leafcull - Attack on Zaikhal2006/04 - Shining Runes and Shadowed Hands - - Reports on Maggies Site 
* April 28th 2006 - Solclaim - Attack on Stonehold2006/04 - Shining Runes and Shadowed Hands - - Reports on Maggies Site 
* May 1st 2006 - Attack on Al-Jalima
:Appearance of Count Dardante confirmed 2006/04 - Shining Runes and Shadowed Hands - - Reports on Maggies Site 
* May 3rd 2006 - Darktide - Attack on Glenden Wood2006/04 - Shining Runes and Shadowed Hands - - Reports on Maggies Site 
=== Items ===
== Images ==
File:Teaser 200511JackCat.jpg| Commander Kurth in North Glenden Prison (Teaser Pic for Maggies Site)
File:Teaser 200608ACVault.jpg| Teaser pic Shattering the Dark for AC Vault, picturing Commander Jared Kurth during a live event, raiding a Shoushi with Grael's forces
File:Commander Jared Kurth Live.jpg| Commander Jared Kurth as now found in Black Ferah's Vault
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