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| 5/28/2004 | PAGEANT DATES ANNOUNCED |
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After much deliberation between the various towns vying to host cultural pageants in the year 5104, an agreement has been reached as to the scheduling for the dates of each event.
The schedule will be as follows: Halfling and Giantkin Pageant, Icemule Trace, June 10-12 Dwarven Pageant, Kharam-Dzu, June 17-19 Gnome Pageant, River's Rest, June 24-26 Human (and Half-Elven) Pageant, Solhaven, July 1-3 Elven and Sylvankind Pageant, Ta'Illistim, July 8-10 Aleotoi Pageant, Ta'Vaalor, July 15-17 Half-Krovlin Pageant, July 22-24 Erithian Pageant, July 29-31 Rumors are that the final schedule was only reached after a free-for-all brawl between the Dwarven delegation and Half-Krovlin contingent. For more information about the Pageants, please go to https://www.play.net/gs4/news/2004_plans/HSN2004/home.asp. Submission deadlines are two weeks before each pageant. Submissions can be made here: https://www.play.net/gs4/news/2004_plans/HSN2004/pageant.asp |
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| 5/27/2004 | ALCHEMIST SHOP REOPENS |
| Due to the work of High Magus Shyesa and some local residents, the Alchemist Shop off of Vesitsa Place in Wehnimer's Landing - formally owned and run by Alchemist Bin - is once again reopened and under the care of the Erithi Archmage Krylonna. Previous patrons to the shop are welcomed back, and new patrons are always welcomed. | |
| 5/27/2004 | SECOND VOYAGE TICKETS ON SALE NOW |
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Do YOU need a vacation? Why not take it aboard the fabulously famous flying phenomenon, the Dhu Gillywack? The Dhu Gillywack is GemStone's largest and most popular quest ever!
The airship will begin a long tour of Elanthian towns, and will be taking on passengers through advance ticket sales! Puzzles, merchant services, shops and quests abound in this special event that will take you through the entire realms, town by town. Tickets for the second voyage are ON SALE NOW! http://www.play.net/gs4/quests/info/gillywack_2004.asp |
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| 5/26/2004 | A DAY OF THANKS |
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In these times of uncertainty, we always know that we can lean on one another. Come join Cairnfang Manor as we pay tribute to Oleani for allowing us the use of her garden to take care of the brave people who were injured defending our beautiful town. There will be a brief ceremony where we will plant seeds to promote new growth and in doing so, bring our community closer together. All are more than welcome to attend, so please come and bring flowers if you like!
We will convene in Oleani's Garden in Solhaven at 8:30pm Elven time on Restday, the 30th day of Ivastaen. |
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| 5/26/2004 | AUCTION HOSTED BY THE ARDENAI TEMPLE KNIGHTS |
| The Ardenai Temple Knights invite you to join them for some good fun and good deals. The Knights are holding a large auction with over 200 items, including alterations, actioned items, unique items, containers, clothing, weapons, armor, and shields. The event is going to be held in Wehnimer's Landing at 1pm Elven on Restday, the 6th day of Lumnea, at the Landing Hall Garden. Directions from the Town Center in the Landing are to move two paces east, go through the gate, and down the dirt path. | |
| 5/22/2004 | CITY GOVERNMENTS BAN DEMONS FROM THEIR TOWNS |
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After many months of deliberation, city governments have finally decided that it is in their best interests to keep demons out of their towns. They have begun employing a sect of mages who specialize in the detection of demons and their owners to patrol their cities.
The towns of Ta'Vaalor, Solhaven, and Ta'Illistim reiterate that they consider demonic summoning crimes extremely abhorrent and will come down particularily harshly on offenders. Interestingly, though, sorcerers around Elanthia have recently been reporting that the troops previously deployed around Ta'Vaalor, Solhaven, and Ta'Illistim to patrol for demons have been thinning and that it now seems as if the enterprising sorcerer could sneak a demon into these cities. The Zul Logoth government, like many others, has banned demonic summoning within its walls and currently holds the offense illegal and punishable. A few revenue-hungry town officials have suggested the idea of selling permits to sorcerers to allow them to keep their demons at their sides and to allow the city to easily keep track of the demonic beings. More details will follow on this plan once the dwarves have worked out their fisca..err, safety needs. The town government of Icemule Trace, in consultation with its Sorcerer Guild, has restated its position of tolerance for demonic beings but warns that it can and will change this policy if sorcerers do not conduct themselves responsibly. Anyone arrested or issued a warrant for demonic summoning prior to this announcement should ASSIST to have the arrest removed and their money replaced. |
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| 5/19/2004 | NEW LONG-TERM PREMIUM BENEFITS! |
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On June 17th, 2004, long-term Premium membership takes a major stride forward with the release of a wide variety of new and interesting benefits. While the list of pending benefits is subject to change, you can view the current plans at: http://www.play.net/gs4/premium/premiumplus.asp.
There is still a great deal of work to be done behind the scenes, but the majority of these benefits will be available at the Isle of the Four Winds on June 17th. As always we thank you for playing Gemstone lV and taking advantage of the benefits of being Premium. We look forward to your comments in the Benefits topic of the "Four Winds Hall" category of the forums - http://www.play.net/forums/messages.asp?forum=102&category=12&topic=4. |
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| 5/19/2004 | DHU TO DOCK IN LANDING |
| The Dhu Gillywack will dock in the Landing on the Day of the Huntress, at approximately 9pm Elven. It is suggested, if you would like to be one of the first to board the Dhu Gillywack, (if you are attending the event), that you make your way to the Landing before it docks. The Dhu Gillywack will be visiting many towns this year, and could take a while to get to them all on its long voyage. | |
| 5/19/2004 | RADIO FREE SIMUCON BROADCASTING |
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Join us Friday, May 21, 2004 at 7PM Eastern as we broadcast live and direct from Simutronics HQ in our final test of Radio Free SimuCon. This show will mainly consist of a Q & A session about the upcoming SimuCon convention, where listeners at home can send in their questions (via AIM) to be answered live on the air! Tune in and help us test our equipment and watch and listen to GM Solomon and several other special guests!
For more information about the schedule for SimuCon, go to http://www.simuradio.com which has all the updated news for the radio show. |
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| 5/18/2004 | GNEAT GNOME GEARS! |
| Gears, sprockets and assorted mechanical items have been released into the treasure system tonight. If you find one, you will be able to use it for a free merchant service at the Dhu Gillywack, if you are attending. Please note, some merchants have all the mechanical items they need, and have expressed unwillingness to accept discarded metal parts as payment for valuable services. | |
| 5/13/2004 | HOUSE PAUPERS CHARTER VOTE |
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House Paupers will be holding a special election for members starting on the 16th through the 29th of Ivastaen (May 16-May 29). Just visit your local Pauper annex or the main house in the Landing to cast your vote for or against the new charter. Just use the VOTE HOUSE verb in an annex or the house during those days to get your vote counted.
For details on the proposed House charter, please check the Paupers charter folder in the forums or the House website at http://paupers.sidnny.com/ Step up and be a part of your House's decision-making! |
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| 5/13/2004 | RONE ACADEMY PRESENTS...CATASTROPHE 101 |
| This Saturday, May 15th at 8:00 PM EST, Rone Academy will present another scholarly event. This seminar will be of special interest to sorcerers, but open to all who wish to expand their knowledge base. Come to Rone's porch and share in the combined know-how of Taelrak, Missoni and Syberus as they discuss general sorcery and demonic summoning. Bring your questions! | |
| 5/13/2004 | YOUR LAST CHANCE TO REGISTER FOR SIMUCON! |
| On May 17th we will be closing late registration ticket sales for SimuCon, so get your tickets now! Go to http://www.simucon.com for information and to purchase your ticket. | |
| 5/13/2004 | LOCKPICKING CONTEST AT SILVERWOOD MANOR |
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The Rogues of Silverwood Manor invite you to compete in a contest of locksmithing skills. If you've never had a gander at the bizarre contraption they use for their contest, it's worth a trip to Silverwood Manor, just for that.
The contest will be on SATURDAY, May 15th, and starts at 10:30 PM Eastern time. You don't have to be a rogue to take part. Non-rogues will compete first, and then rogues will compete. Prizes will be awarded! Both contests will be held in the Rogue's Room in Natasha's Pavilion at Silverwood Manor in Wehnimer's Landing. |
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| 5/12/2004 | EES HOLDS RANGERING 101 CLASS IN TA'VAALOR |
| If you've got questions about rangering, what a ranger is, or what a ranger does, or just plain have questions, come ask us! Members of the Elanthian Explorer's Society will be around to answer your questions on the Day of the Huntress (Friday), the 21st of Ivastaen at 8 in the evening by the Elves' reckoning. You can find us at the Garden of the Ancients. | |
| 5/11/2004 | HOUSE DREADNAUGHT'S UGLY CONTEST |
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It's an UGLY contest. Are you UGLY? Well, no matter, we don't care if you're ugly or not. We want you to find the ugliest CRITTER HELD object/piece of clothing in Elanthia and bring it to Ta'Vaalor on May 29th at 3:00 PM. No purchased items are acceptable.
The first place prizewinner will be awarded 1.5 million silvers, second place 1 million silvers and third 500,000 silvers. You'll actually be getting paid for finding items that would normally be left on the ground! This is the original something for nothing occasion. House Dreadnaught delights in bringing you the slightly unusual. Shartoose will be officiating for House Dreadnaught, and the prizes will be judged and awarded by a panel of judges. Any attempts to bribe the judges will be met with severe glares and hoots of anger from the huge crowd who is expected to attend. Where: One room south of the Lake of Fear Docks in Ta'Vaalor When: Saturday, May 29th, at 3pm eastern What: Ugliest stuff you found on critters |
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| 5/9/2004 | MENTORS ANNOUNCE MONTH OF FUN |
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The Lorekeepers of Silverwood Manor invite all new citizens to join them for a bit of fun and learning. The following events have been added to their schedule this month:
Lexicon ~ Prizes Galore and Fun For All as you learn how to do all those new actions! Tuesday, May 4th, 8pm EST in IceMule with Lorekeeper Rhandi Wednesday, May 5th, 9pm EST in Ta'Vaalor with Lorekeeper Augie Saturday, May 8th, 4pm EST in Wehnimer's Landing with Lorekeeper Morganwyn Rummage Sale ~ Hundreds of new duds and items for a song (or maybe a poem or joke?)! Monday, May 10th, 9:30pm EST in Ta'Vaalor with Lorekeeper Agenais Tuesday, May 18th, 10:30pm EST in IceMule with Lorekeeper Taylir Friday, May 28th, 10pm EST in Wehnimer's Landing with Lorekeeper Deevareeree Town Tours ~ Tours with a bit of fun. Saturday, May 15th, 8pm EST in IceMule with Lorekeeper Mystianna Friday, May 21st, 9:30pm EST in Wehnimer's Landing with Lorekeeper Shiril Sunday, May 23rd, 9pm EST in Ta'Vaalor with Lorekeeper Morganwyn Access to Silverwood Manor: Wehnimer's Landing: One east of Lorminstra's Temple through the gate and then west. IceMule: From Town Center go west, north, through the gate and then west again. Ta'Vaalor: From the Locksmith's go south, southwest, south, through the gate and west. |
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| 5/8/2004 | SILVERWOOD MANOR HOSTS MAGICAL TACTICS TALKS |
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Join the Mentors of the Silverwood Society in Icemule Trace at 7:00 in the evening on the 22nd of Ivastaen this month for an open discussion of combat tactics commonly employed by wizards and sorcerers. The proceedings may be accompanied by brief "demonstrations" on the local wildlife, if necessary.
To find Silverwood Manor: From Town Center go west, north, through the gate and then west again. |
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| 5/8/2004 | MENTORS ANNOUNCE MONTH OF FUN |
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The Lorekeepers of Silverwood Manor invite all new citizens to join them for a bit of fun and learning. The following events have been added to their schedule this month:
Lexicon ~ Prizes Galore and Fun For All as you learn how to do all those new actions! Tuesday, May 4th, 8pm EST in IceMule with Lorekeeper Rhandi Wednesday, May 5th, 9pm EST in Ta'Vaalor with Lorekeeper Augie Saturday, May 8th, 4pm EST in Wehnimer's Landing with Lorekeeper Morganwyn Rummage Sale ~ Hundreds of new duds and items for a song (or maybe a poem or joke?)! Monday, May 10th, 9:30pm EST in Ta'Vaalor with Lorekeeper Agenais Tuesday, May 25th, 10:30pm EST in IceMule with Lorekeeper Taylir Friday, May 28th, 10pm EST in Wehnimer's Landing with Lorekeeper Town Tours ~ Tours with a bit of fun. Saturday, May 15th, 8pm EST in IceMule with Lorekeeper Mystianna Friday, May 21st, 9:30pm EST in Wehnimer's Landing with Lorekeeper Shiril Sunday, May 23rd, 9pm EST in Ta'Vaalor with Lorekeeper Morganwyn Access to Silverwood Manor: Wehnimer's Landing: One east of Lorminstra's Temple through the gate and then west. IceMule: From Town Center go west, north, through the gate and then west again. Ta'Vaalor: From the Locksmith's go south, southwest, south, through the gate and west. |
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| 5/8/2004 | LATEST ISSUE OF ELANTHIAN JOURNAL NOW ON SALE! |
| The latest edition of the Elanthian Journal is now available for sale. Features for this issue include reports on a mysterious death on the docks of Wehnimer's Landing, a shocking announcement from Queen Mysara, and a new organization in Icemule Trace.... Get your copy now! | |
| 5/7/2004 | MORE INFO ON THE DHU GILLYWACK! |
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A schedule of events, more shops, and more merchants have been added to the Dhu Gillywack information page available at: http://www.play.net/gs4/quests/info/gillywack_2004.asp
A band of Merchant Tinker Gnomes return on the fabulously famous flying phenomenon, the Dhu Gillywack! The airship will begin a long tour of Elanthian towns, and will be taking on passengers through advance ticket sales! Puzzles, merchant services, shops and quests abound in this special event that will take you through the entire realms, town by town. Don't miss the boat! Only a limited number of tickets will be sold! Don't let the Tinker Gnomes pass you by! |
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| 5/7/2004 | ALTERATION SCROLLS FIXED |
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Good news! The BUG (boo! hiss!) in the alteration scrolls has been successfully tracked down, beaten with small sticks until it bled, hung, drawn, quartered and finally mounted on the wall in Balouga's bedroom! Three cheers to the wonderful folks for fixing it!
They were also updated to allow the Premium team some future flexibility and just overall work better in GemStone IV. Good stuff. Unfortunately, all the current scrolls are deprecated and need to be replaced. Feel free to DROP it, and then wander over to the Lighthouse on the Island of the Four Winds and simply get a new one. Make sure you get it from the correct room (Sadie Scrolls or Sadie Scrolls Two) depending on which gift you are due. If you have recently downgraded and cannot get a new scroll, please ASSIST and get a referral to a GM. They will be able to help you. The GemStone IV team will work dillegently at catching up on the flood of scrolls as quickly as we can. Thank you for your patience. As always, thank you for being part of the GemStone IV Premium Community. ~ The GemStone IV Premium Team |
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| 5/7/2004 | SKILL MIGRATION - FIXSKILLS |
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As previously announced each character will be given an opportunity to instantly migrate their skills on May 20th (the traditional date of the Festival of Oleani). While there is currently no staff supported event planned for the Festival of Oleani, on this date each year characters will be granted the ability to use the FIXSKILLS command.
Step 1: Type GOALS in the command prompt to open the Skill Manager (If you are unable to use the Skill Manager, CHECK IN to the local inn and complete this process via the Character Manager). Step 2: Adjust your skill ranks in the Skill Manager as you see fit. Click the APPLY button and go back to the game screen. Step 3: Once you have determined that your skills are set up exactly how you want them, type FIXSKILLS in the command prompt. Step 4: The system will prompt you to confirm your decision in the next 30 seconds by typing FIXSKILLS CONFIRM in the command prompt. Following this process will instantly migrate all skills. Attempting to use FIXSKILLS again will prompt a message explaining that your one-time migration has already been used. Please be aware that opportunities to use FIXSKILLS do NOT stack. If you fail to utilize the opportunity before the next opportunity arises, then you will lose it. If you have any questions on this process, please ASSIST with a GameHost before using this migration. |
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| 5/7/2004 | ALTERATION SCROLLS FIXED |
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Good news! The BUG (boo! hiss!) in the alteration scrolls has been successfully tracked down, beaten with small sticks until it bled, hung, drawn, quartered and finally mounted on the wall in Balouga's bedroom! Three cheers to the wonderful folks for fixing it!
They were also updated to allow the Premium team some future flexibility and just overall work better in GemStone IV. Good stuff. Unfortunately, all the current scrolls are deprecated and need to be replaced. Feel free to DROP it, and then wander over to the Lighthouse on the Island of the Four Winds and simply get a new one. Make sure you get it from the correct room (Sadie Scrolls or Sadie Scrolls Two) depending on which gift you are due. The GemStone IV team will work dillegently at catching up on the flood of scrolls as quickly as we can. Thank you for your patience. As always, thank you for being part of the GemStone IV Premium Community. ~ The GemStone IV Premium Team |
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| 5/6/2004 | HSN: YOU'RE THE STAR! |
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This year's Hot Summer Nights will feature pageants in all the major towns that emphasize the cultures of the different races. Unique to this year, we are asking players to submit ideas for sellable items, cultural displays and lectures, and live performances. The live performances will be performed during each pageant.
For more information, or to submit your ideas, go to https://www.play.net/gs4/news/2004_plans/HSN2004/pageant.asp. Get those creativity caps on and participate! You are the stars this year! |
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