From Darkness, Light
November 2010 - Announcements Page
Preview Announcements
Town Crier - November Event
Void Magic and You!
Luminance
Turbine Announcements
Patch Size: 6,373k (Client: 4,572k)
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Rollout
Release Notes
Discoveries
Town Crier Rumors
Free Rumors:
- Town Crier tells you, "I've heard rumors of a strange new magic entering the world."
- Town Crier tells you, "I've heard reports of several strange seers, who are testing those powerful enough to use their gifts. I wonder what that's about..."
- Town Crier tells you, "Empyreans have returned to Dereth! Asheron still seems troubled by something. I figured he'd be happy."
Pyreal Rumors:
- Town Crier tells you, "Five Seers have made their presence known with the return of the Empyreans. For those who are strong enough, they can find the first Seer, Nalicana, in Asheron's Castle."
- Town Crier tells you, "Those with the skill to wield the darkness of the world as a school of magic have entered the world. Scriveners of this new Void Magic can be found in many towns throughout Dereth."
- Town Crier tells you, "Strange creatures, who call themselves Gurog, have appeared in the mountains of Northern Osteth. Be warned, these creatures are very dangerous, and should only be hunted by the most experienced adventurers."
Ulgrim Rumors
Free Rumors:
- Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "More strange creatures walking this world. You would think this place was already corrupted enough, but apparently Geraine didn't think so."
- Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "Luminance? Bah! When I visited those Seers they were so awe struck by my power they bowed down to me and told about how the legend of the amazing Ulgrim reached them, even while they were stuck in portal space."
- Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "Void Magic doesn't work on me, it only makes me more powerful."
Stout Rumors:
- Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "Apparently the Void of Bael'zharon brought this new Void Magic with him. Oohh rage and anger. Emotional much? That guy needs to man up and have a stout."
- Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "Have you noticed all of those filthy Olthoi running around? Apparently there is some new queen trying to gain power where the other Olthoi failed before. All I know is if those Olthoi make me spill my stout... there will be hell to pay."
- Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "Luminance, Seers, Augs, those Empyreans were holding on to all kinds of things in Portal Space. You'd think they could of used them all together to find a way out of their instead of just sitting around waiting to be saved. I supposed not everyone can be as amazing as myself. The world would certainly be better if they could be like me though."
New UI and Game Changes
- Empyreans added as playable race.
- Olthoi Play introduced - Olthoi Soldiers and Olthoi Spitters added as specialized PvP races.
- Luminance introduced - A new end game system similar to standard xp Augmentations
- Void Magic - A new offensive magic skill.
- Temple Timers Reset:
- The Temples of Forgetfulness and Enlightenment have had the timer for their use reset due to gameplay changes made in the November 2010 update.
New Quests
Updated Quests
- Monthly Explorer Society Quests
- WARNING: These quests are standalone quests, the xp bonuses are strictly handled by the NPCs in Kara, speak to them after finishing to get your bonus. Also your timer for the bonuses depend on when you completed last month's set of quests, speak to each NPC to find out if your timer hasn't expired yet. More details here.
- Quests for Nov.... errrr December :
- Ansar El-Kerdany: Sword of Lost Hope Quest (blood of the hopeslayer)
- Esmond Fielding: Fort Tethana Tug of War
- Niccolo De Luca: Gaerlan's Citadel - 174,369,990 xp (6% trinket), and 3,709 Luminance @ lvl 264
- Asheron's Raiment Quest - All 4 dungeons updated. 120+ gives 100 mil xp.
- Crystal Minds and Shattered Souls - 150+ (portal is still 40+). High level Golems, 80,000,000 xp.
- Eastham Sewer Quest - 50+, new AL and spells for Metal Round Shield, 6,000,000 xp item added.
- Floating City Quest - 150+, new higher level creatures, the Distillery Dew in the bar can now be given in for 100,000,000 xp and 10 Stamina Philtres.
- The Mage Academy - 2 use mfk 115,000,000 xp
- Death's Allure - upgraded to 150,000,000 xp
- Hamud's Demise - 100+ & New stats Hamud's Pyreal Katar, Oswald's Dagger
- Sunstone and Opal Gauntlets Quest - added gauntlets for Void Magic. Ruined Amulet dropped by level 26 Shadows.
- Tumerok Vanguard Outposts - 50+, weapons updated with new stats and Resistance Cleaving (Cold), 10,000,000 xp reward added.
- Attribute and Skill Redistribution - quest timers reset.
- The Temples of Forgetfulness and Enlightenment have had the timer for their use reset due to gameplay changes made in the November 2010 update.
Luminance Quests
- Monthly Explorer Society Quests (Niccolo De Luca) - 3,500 Luminance.
- The Jester - 5,000 Luminance.
- Moarsman Jailbreak - 7,000 Luminance.
- Gurog Kill Task - 7,000 upon completion of all 3 kill tasks
- Aerbax's Prodigal Lugian - 15,000/7,500 Luminance. (first time/repeat)
- Monthly Explorer Society Quests (Esmond Fielding) - 7,500 Luminance.
- Nalicana's Test - 10,000 Luminance.
- Splitting Grael (High) - 12,000 Luminance.
- Harlune's Diplomacy - 12,000 Luminance.
- Death's Allure - 12,000 Luminance.
- Aerbax's Prodigal Tusker - 12,000 Luminance.
- Aerbax's Prodigal Banderling - 12,000 Luminance.
- Gear Crossbow Quest - 15,000 Luminance.
- Lady Aerfalle Quest (Uber) - 15,000 Luminance.
- Harbinger Quest (hard) - 15,000 Luminance.
- Aerbax's Prodigal Harbinger - 15,000 Luminance.
- Aerbax's Prodigal Shadow - 15,000 Luminance.
- Monthly Explorer Society Quests (Ansar El-Kerdany) - 15,000 Luminance.
- Castle of Lord Mhoire Quest - 15,000 Luminance.
- Jester Focuses - 15,000 Luminance.
- Forgotten Tunnels of Nyr'leha - 15,000 Luminance.
- Delving into Claude's Mind - 20,000 Luminance (first time ?)
- Mukkir Aspect of Grael Quest - 20,000 Luminance.
- Saving Asheron - 25,000 Luminance.
- Aerbax's Citadel - 35,000 Luminance.
- Empyrean Rescue Quest - 35,000 Luminance.
New NPCs
Luminance:
- Nalicana
- Shade of Lady Adja
- Lord Tyragar - 87.4N 70.4W - Silyun
- Ka'hiri - 27.1S 48.6E
- Liam of Gelid - Entrance to Frore
Quest:
- Gregoria, Gurog Destroyer - 83.8N 4.3W
Olthoi:
Void Magic:
Updated NPCs
- Asheron - Located in the courtyard of his castle at 21.1N 69.2E.
- Asheron says, "I am glad that after all these years some of the Empyreans that have been stuck are home once again."
- Asheron says, "It is terrible to think about what they went through with the Virindi using them for experiments. How a race can be so cruel is beyond my understanding."
- Asheron says, "Although it appears that even Empyreans have the ability to be that heartless. I do not know what end result Geraine is after, but, I do know it cannot possibly be a good thing."
New Locations
- Frozen Valley - 83.3N 5.3W (200+ hunting area)
- Cabin by the Frozen Valley - 83.8N 4.3W - Quest NPCs
- Frozen Tomb - portal inside a Gurog Ice Cave at 84.9N, 7.1W
- Olthoi Island
- Olthoi Tunnels - 26.8S 94.9E - Tou Tou
- Olthoi Tunnels - 85.4N 57.3E - Dark Isle
- Olthoi Tunnels - 87.7S 65.1W - Candeth Keep
- Olthoi Tunnels - 42.1N 82.7W - Redspire
- Olthoi Tunnels - 64.1N 80.6E - Freebooter Isle
- Olthoi Tunnels - 75.1S 21.5E - Qalaba'r
- Olthoi Tunnels - 14.2S 43.1E - Yanshi
- Olthoi Tunnels - 32.4N 56.3E - Arwic
- Olthoi Tunnels - 69.8N 18.8E - Neydisa Castle
- Olthoi Tunnels - 93.2S 50.4W - Moarsman City
- Passage to Olthoi Island
Updated Locations
- Burial Temple - 150+, new creatures
- Eastham Sewer - 50+, new creatures
- Empyrean Foundry - 100+, new creatures
- Halls of Metos - new creatures
- Mage Academy - 150+, new creatures
- Matron Hive South - 40+, new creatures
- Matron Hive North - 60+
- Matron Hive West - 90+, new creatures
- Matron Hive East - 120+, new creatures
- Mountain Fortress - 100+, new creatures
- North Tumerok Vanguard Outpost - 50+, new creatures
- South Tumerok Vanguard Outpost - 50+, new creatures
- The Floating City - 150+, new creatures
New Items
Northern Tumerok Insignia
Southern Tumerok Insignia
Void Magic Related
Ruined Amulet of the Void
Corruptor's Gauntlets
Infused Void Magic
Scroll of Void Magic Mastery Self
Scroll of Void Magic Mastery Other
Scroll of Void Magic Ineptitude
Scroll of Clouded Soul
Scroll of Corrosion
Scroll of Corruption
Scroll of Destructive Curse
Scroll of Festering Curse
Scroll of Nether Arc
Scroll of Nether Bolt
Scroll of Nether Streak
Scroll of Weakening Curse
Foci of Shadow
Spectral Crystal of the Corruptor
Corruptor's Crystal
Void Magic Gem of Enlightenment
Void Magic Gem of Forgetfulness
- Note: Loot wands can now drop that cast Void Magic Spells and also that have a Damage Bonus for Nether spells (with a base Void Magic req). For example see Media:Silver Nether Sceptre Example.jpg.
- Note: There is also now an Infused Void Magic augmentation. See the Augmentation Gems page for details.
Glyph of Void Magic
Glyph of Damage
Glyph of Nether
Bottled Rage
Nightshade
Shadowroot
Essence of Kemeroi
Soulweed
Level VIII Scrolls
Olthoi Related
Acidic Rejuvenation
Saliva Invigorator
Acidic Infusion
Olthoi Fibrous Healing Tissue
Salivatory Goo
Pitted Slag
Acid Pit
Soldier Pincer Metamorphi (Critical Damage)
Soldier Pincer Metamorphi (Critical Strike)
Soldier Pincer Metamorphi (Damage Rating)
Soldier Pincer Metamorphi (Damage Reduction)
Soldier Abdomen Metamorphi (Critical Damage)
Soldier Abdomen Metamorphi (Critical Strike)
Soldier Abdomen Metamorphi (Damage Rating)
Soldier Abdomen Metamorphi (Damage Reduction)
Soldier Tibia Metamorphi (Critical Damage)
Soldier Tibia Metamorphi (Critical Strike)
Soldier Tibia Metamorphi (Damage Rating)
Soldier Tibia Metamorphi (Damage Reduction)
Soldier Head Metamorphi (Critical Damage)
Soldier Head Metamorphi (Critical Strike)
Soldier Head Metamorphi (Damage Rating)
Soldier Head Metamorphi (Damage Reduction)
Soldier Trochanter Metamorphi (Critical Damage)
Soldier Trochanter Metamorphi (Critical Strike)
Soldier Trochanter Metamorphi (Damage Rating)
Soldier Trochanter Metamorphi (Damage Reduction)
Soldier Foot Metamorphi (Critical Damage)
Soldier Foot Metamorphi (Critical Strike)
Soldier Foot Metamorphi (Damage Rating)
Soldier Foot Metamorphi (Damage Reduction)
Soldier Pedipalp Metamorphi (Critical Damage)
Soldier Pedipalp Metamorphi (Critical Strike)
Soldier Pedipalp Metamorphi (Damage Rating)
Soldier Pedipalp Metamorphi (Damage Reduction)
Soldier Thorax Metamorphi (Critical Damage)
Soldier Thorax Metamorphi (Critical Strike)
Soldier Thorax Metamorphi (Damage Rating)
Soldier Thorax Metamorphi (Damage Reduction)
Soldier Femur Metamorphi (Critical Damage)
Soldier Femur Metamorphi (Critical Strike)
Soldier Femur Metamorphi (Damage Rating)
Soldier Femur Metamorphi (Damage Reduction)
Spitter Pincer Metamorphi (Critical Damage) Spitter Pincer Metamorphi (Critical Strike) Spitter Pincer Metamorphi (Damage Rating) Spitter Pincer Metamorphi (Damage Reduction) Spitter Abdomen Metamorphi (Critical Damage) Spitter Abdomen Metamorphi (Critical Strike) Spitter Abdomen Metamorphi (Damage Rating) Spitter Abdomen Metamorphi (Damage Reduction) Spitter Tibia Metamorphi (Critical Damage) Spitter Tibia Metamorphi (Critical Strike) Spitter Tibia Metamorphi (Damage Rating) Spitter Tibia Metamorphi (Damage Reduction) Spitter Head Metamorphi (Critical Damage) Spitter Head Metamorphi (Critical Strike) Spitter Head Metamorphi (Damage Rating) Spitter Head Metamorphi (Damage Reduction) Spitter Trochanter Metamorphi (Critical Damage) Spitter Trochanter Metamorphi (Critical Strike) Spitter Trochanter Metamorphi (Damage Rating) Spitter Trochanter Metamorphi (Damage Reduction) Spitter Foot Metamorphi (Critical Damage) Spitter Foot Metamorphi (Critical Strike) Spitter Foot Metamorphi (Damage Rating) Spitter Foot Metamorphi (Damage Reduction) Spitter Pedipalp Metamorphi (Critical Damage) Spitter Pedipalp Metamorphi (Critical Strike) Spitter Pedipalp Metamorphi (Damage Rating) Spitter Pedipalp Metamorphi (Damage Reduction) Spitter Thorax Metamorphi (Critical Damage) Spitter Thorax Metamorphi (Critical Strike) Spitter Thorax Metamorphi (Damage Rating) Spitter Thorax Metamorphi (Damage Reduction)
Spitter Femur Metamorphi (Critical Damage) Spitter Femur Metamorphi (Critical Strike) Spitter Femur Metamorphi (Damage Rating) Spitter Femur Metamorphi (Damage Reduction)
Lower Exoskeleton Metamorphi (Critical Damage)
Lower Exoskeleton Metamorphi (Critical Strike)
Lower Exoskeleton Metamorphi (Damage Rating)
Lower Exoskeleton Metamorphi (Damage Reduction)
Upper Exoskeleton Metamorphi (Critical Damage)
Upper Exoskeleton Metamorphi (Critical Strike)
Upper Exoskeleton Metamorphi (Damage Rating)
Upper Exoskeleton Metamorphi (Damage Reduction)
Luminance
See Luminance Auras for a table listing effects and luminance costs.
Entryway Key
Battle Lord Gregor's Mnemosyne
Luminance, and the Paths of the Empyrean
Cellar Key
Journal of a Soldier
Torn Note
Empyrean Robe (Blue)
Light Falatacot Token of the Aura of Specialization Light Falatacot Token of the Aura of Invulnerability
Dark Falatacot Token of the Aura of Specialization Dark Falatacot Token of the Aura of Destruction
Dericost Token of the Aura of Retribution
Dericost Token of the Aura of Destruction
Haebrean Token of the Aura of Hardening Haebrean Token of the Aura of Invulnerability
Token of the Aura of Aetheric Vision Token of the Aura of Glory Token of the Aura of Temperance Token of the Aura of Protection Token of the Aura of Valor Token of the Aura of Purity Token of the Aura of Mana Infusion Token of the Aura of Mana Flow Token of the Aura of the Craftsman Token of Skill Token of the Luminous Crystal of Surging Strength Token of the Luminous Crystal of Towering Defense Token of the Luminous Pearl of Blood Drinking Token of the Luminous Pearl of Heart Seeking Token of the Luminous Pearl of Defending Token of the Luminous Pearl of Spirit Drinker Token of the Luminous Crystal of Vitality Token of the Light Infused Healing Kit Token of the Draught of Revitalization
Luminous Crystal of Surging Strength
Luminous Crystal of Towering Defense
Luminous Pearl of Blood Drinking
Luminous Pearl of Heart Seeking
Luminous Pearl of Defending
Luminous Pearl of Spirit Drinking
Luminous Crystal of Vitality
Light Infused Healing Kit
Draught of Revitalization
Updated Items
- Adept's Set - Spell added for Void Magic Bonus.
- All Portal Items now have a 30 second cooldown timer.
Enscorcelled Robe - Updated with Corruptor's Boon (+2 to Void Magic)
Metal Round Shield - AL updated to 165, spells increased to level V.
Vanguard Leader's Amulet - Level 6 Spells
Vanguard Leader's Morningstar - Stats updated, Cold cleaving added
Vanguard Leader's Crossbow - Stats updated, Cold cleaving added
Spear of the Given Heart - Spells updated, pierce dmg changed to fire with resistance cleaving
Asheron's Supreme Raiment - 120+ wield, Majors
Asheron's Greater Raiment - 90+ wield, Moderates
Asheron's Raiment - 60+ wield, Minors
Asheron's Lesser Raiment - 40+ wield
Hamud's Pyreal Katar - 400 wield, Resistance Cleaving: Electrical
Oswald's Dagger - 400 wield, Resistance Cleaving: Electrical
Night Club Shirt (2010)
New Titles
Portal.dat
New Creatures
Updated Creatures
From the Release Notes:
- Creature XP Adjustments
- Due to many development teams and the length of the game, our creatures are far from balanced with one another. Some give a fraction of the XP as another creature which is just as difficult and others that are listed as the same level are vastly different in difficulty. The goal is to even this out across the creatures.
Nearly every creature has been updated with revised levels and experience values, and will not be listed here. For updated levels and experience on a particular creature, please visit that creature's article. Below is a general listing of the experience value based on a creature's level.
| Old Level | New Level | Experience |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | 4 | 800/1,000 |
| 4, 5, 7, 9, 10, 11 | 8 | 1,000 |
| 8, 9, 11, 12, 14, 16 | 15 | 2,000 |
| 16, 18, 19, 21, 22 | 20 | 3,500 |
| 7*, 25, 26, 28, 32, 35 | 30 | 5,000 |
| 35, 39, 44 | 40 | 7,000 |
| 43, 44, 45, 47, 53, 64 | 50 | 10,000 |
| 56, 58, 61, 67, 69, 70 | 60 | 17,500 |
| 70, 77, 79, 81, 83, 85, 87, 90 | 80 | 30,000 |
| 89, 90, 95, 97, 99, 103, 105, 107, 115 | 100 | 80,000 |
| 107, 110, 111, 119, 120, 123, 125, 135 | 115 | 125,000 |
| 115*, 125, 127, 130, 131, 143, 140, 145, 155 | 135 | 250,000 |
| 61*, 145, 151, 155, 161, 170, 175, 250 | 160 | 500,000 |
| -- | 180 | 500,000 |
| 180, 198, 235 | 185 | 800,000 |
| -- | 190 | 850,000 |
| 165, 175, 185, 195, 215* | 200 | 1,100,000 |
| -- | 205 | 1,050,000 (sic) |
| -- | 210 | 1,200,000 |
| -- | 215 | |
| 210, 215 | 220 | 1,400,000 |
| -- | 225 | 1,550,000 |
| -- | 235 | |
| 220, 235, 285 | 240 | 1,850,000 |
| -- | 250 | 2,000,000 |
| 225, 240 | 265 | 2,500,000 |
* Quest creatures
| Old Level | New Level | Experience |
|---|---|---|
| 145 | 135 | 750,000 |
| 145, 161 | 160 | 1,500,000 |
| 161 | 185 | 2,400,000 |
| 235 | 220 | 4,000,000 |
The following creatures received more substantial updates:
- Iron Golems, The Warlock of the Blood and The Champion of the Blood: These have been upgraded to level 160 creatures and replaced with other creatures in low level areas. Quests involving Iron Golems have been adjusted.
Videos
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Images
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- Luminance addition to the UI Icon.png
Luminance addition to the UI
- Void Magic Skill Icon Icon.png
Void Magic Skill
- Silver Nether Sceptre Example.jpg
New loot wands with void magic spells, Nether damage bonuses, and base Void magic requirements to wield.
Vendor on new Olthoi island that sells upgrades for Pitted Slag.
- Clouded Soul.jpg
File:Clouded Soul Icon.png Clouded Soul (Void Ring)
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Notes
- XP trinkets apply towards Luminance (hunting and quests).
- The augmentation Quick Learner applies towards Luminance (hunting only).
Known Issues
- You lose buffs from the prior patch when you die (basically, a one-time only problem)
- Chat checkmarks are missing:
- Recently we discovered an issue with Luminance that can allow some players to gain Luminance at a much faster rate than was intended. With the aid of our logging system, we are able to identify players that use this means to get ahead of where they should be. Any player we have identified as using this means to get ahead of where they should be will have their extra gained augmentation removed. Going forward, anyone caught doing this or communicating the steps to do it will also be subject to further disciplinary action (which could include, but is not limited to, account suspension). The issue will be resolved in the upcoming December update. -- Frelorn[1]
- Some characters are logging in with completely empty inventories (main pack and side packs). Relogging usually fixes it.
- The portal to the The Floating City (tunnels) found in the Golem Sanctum wasn't updated with the 150+ req.(though not really an issue an as portals inside are 150+).
- Portal to the Dark Tree Crystal Mine is still 40+, even though it's now filled with level 160+ Golems (forgot to check the rest of dungeon portals).
Typos
- Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "... You'd think they could of used them all together to find a way out of their [sic] instead ..." -- "their" should be "there"
- Scroll of Void Magic Ineptitude Other VII is mislabeled "Scroll of Wrath of the Hieromancer". The icon is correct.
- Pitted Slag, "Use this slag to show your triumph over your enemies in exhcange for goods." -- "exhcange" should be "exchange"
- Most Olthoi Racial Armor -- "This racial item can only be wielded by a Olthoi." -- "a Olthoi" should be "an Olthoi"
- In the description of Luminance tokens: "A pyreal token marked with intracate runes. The carvings glow with a faint light." -- "intracate" should be "intricate".
- Token of the Aura of Temperance - "Each purchase increases your critcal damage reduction rating by 1." -- "critcal" should be "critical"
- Extra space in the Matted Drudge Ravener's name.
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