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| 11/29/2007 | ORD AN DRAGAN EORGAEN AUCTION |
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The Ord an Dragan will be holding an auction on the 22nd of Eorgaen. All are invited to attend and bid on the many items that will be offered for auction. There will be items for individuals at all levels of training, but most will be at 4x and above.
The auction will be held at the Dragons Claw Arms, in Wehnimer's Landing, on Feastday, the 22nd of Eorgaen, beginning at 2pm Elven (Saturday, 22nd of December, at 2pm eastern). For more information, please visit http://www.ordandragan.com |
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| 11/29/2007 | ORD AN DRAGAN WINTER SOLSTICE FESTIVAL |
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Finding yourself alone for the holiday? Come join the Ord an Dragan at their annual Winter Solstice party! Meet new folks, make new friends, and have a great time. Gifts will be given to all guests!
The party is being held at the Dragons Claw Arms, in Wehnimer's Landing, on Tilamaires, the 25th of Eorgaen, between 6pm and 9pm Elven (Tuesday, 25th of December, 2007 between 6pm and 9pm eastern). For more information, please visit http://www.ordandragan.com |
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| 11/29/2007 | ITHZIR INITIATE AND SEER SPELL UPDATES. |
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Ithzir initiates and Ithzir seers, two of the more mental monsters of Old Ta'Faendryl, have been updated to take an increasingly more proactive role in the art of player character combat. Their respective offensive spell repertoires are now less focused on disabling, and more on causing damage.
Along with this update, the Ithzir will no longer receive a warding bonus to Corrupt Essence (703), nor will they reflect mental magic as the old Forget spell. Hunters of Old Ta'Faendryl are advised to proceed with greater caution while acclimating to these latest developments. |
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| 11/28/2007 | SACRIFICE VERB UPDATED |
| The sorcerer verb SACRIFICE has been updated to display messaging when the cooldown has expired. Additionally, while the cooldown is active, SPELL ACTIVE, as well as the StormFront Active Spells window, will display its presence. | |
| 11/28/2007 | SILVERGATE ANNUAL WINTER GALA |
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Come ye all to the annual Silvergate Gala! Wear your finest apparel and join us on the second Feastday of Eorgaen (Saturday, December 8th).
There ye shall find a wintry wonderland with courtly minstrels and amusing jesters. We hold a Grande Ball for ye dancing pleasure, a fashion show and apparel contest. Tantalizing liqueurs and food, captivating entertainment, and exquisite finery for sale. Remember, the fete is the second Feastday of Eorgaen. (December 8th from 7:00 pm to 12:00 am Eastern) |
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| 11/28/2007 | H.E.R.T.'S HAVEN HUNTING HELP |
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New to Solhaven? Looking for new options when it comes to hunting grounds or new methods and ideas for your current ones? Been given some bounties that leave you baffled? Then come to Hunting Help hosted by H.E.R.T. in Solhaven on the 28th of Eoantos (November 28th) at 9:00 p.m. Empire Standard Time. The event will be held in the Triage Tent just west of Liabo Plaza.
We will discuss hunting options in and around Solhaven and viable combat methods to use. Bring your questions about creatures and places to hunt, training paths you are considering, and anything else hunting related as we share our advice and experiences. Afterwards, we will take to the field and help demonstrate the new tactics and advice in action. Come join us for a helpful and interesting evening. |
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| 11/25/2007 | ORDER OF THE SILVER GRYPHON WINTER GIVEAWAY |
| The Order of the Silver Gryphon is hosting its annual winter giveaway of presents to the citizens who cannot yet wield vultite. Come join the Order of the Silver Gryphon in front of Lorminstra's Temple in the town of Wehnimer's Landing on the 16th of Eorgaen (December 16th) at 9 PM elven (eastern). Come together as we celebrate the spirit of largesse. | |
| 11/23/2007 | THE ONYX GRIFFIN TRADING POST SPELLS UP TA'VAALOR |
| Ever feel like you just can not find the spells or help you need? Well, the Onyx Griffin Trading Post will be in Ta'Vaalor in the Evening of the first Feastday of each month to try to help. We will be located just south of Victory Court to provide spells, healing and many other services free of charge, as always. So stop in get yourself some spells. | |
| 11/23/2007 | MOONSHINE MANOR'S SNATCH THAT HALFLING! |
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Armed with only a suction cup bow and a water canon, the halflings Pithy and Egyet will be the target of a massive hunt, Moonshine Manor style! All contestants will be formed into multiple teams with only one objective; Snatch that Halfling!
If you think you have what it takes to race through the streets of Wehnimer's Landing chasing two elusive halflings then Moonshine Manor encourages you to attend Snatch that Halfling on Volnes, the 10th of Eorgaen at 9:30pm Elven! ( Monday, Dec. 10th, 9:30pm Eastern. ) There will be prizes and silvers for the winning teams. The event will begin inside a huge black tent outside of Wehnimer's Landing First Elanith Bank! Further details can be found at: www.moonshinemanor.com We look forward to seeing you all there! -Moonshine Manor- |
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| 11/23/2007 | THE ONYX GRIFFIN TRADING POST HOSTS ROSHAMBO |
| The Onyx Griffin Trading Post is heading to Ta'Vaalor to run a Roshambo contest. It will take place on the evening of the first Feastday of each month. Think you're good enough to win your share of the prizes? Well, come to the Black-Griffin Crested tent located just south of Victory Court and find out. | |
| 11/23/2007 | MORE FUN AND GAMES WITH THE WATCHKEEPERS |
| If you are searching for fun, or you think searching IS fun, come to the Hearthstone steps and join The Watchkeepers Scavanger Hunt with some games of Find the Familiar after. Later in the night, we'll be holding a drag race for anyone interested. Just be at Hearthstone on Restday, the 25th of Eoantos at 7 Elven, we'll be starting shortly thereafter. | |
| 11/21/2007 | WILLOW HALL CELEBRATES THE FEAST OF THE IMMORTALS - FORAGING CONTEST |
| In honor of Imaera, Willow Hall is holding a foraging contest. Contestants will be given a list of flowers to find and the first three to return with their list filled will win prizes. Come join our floral frenzy on Restday, Eorgaen 16 (Sunday, December 16). Meet us in Ta'Vaalor, just outside the tent in Amaranth Court at 9:00 in the evening by the Elven time (9:00 PM Eastern). | |
| 11/20/2007 | ENHANCED NODES AND EXPERIENCE ABSORPTION CHANGES! |
| In an effort to encourage player interaction, we have enhanced the experience absorption benefits on major public nodes throughout the realms! These benefits exceed what can normally be gained on nodes. In addition, we have revised the way that Adventurers Guild Bounties reward experience, and we have modified the way that the Logic stat modifies experience absorption. For more details, see the Gemstone IV message boards announcements! | |
| 11/20/2007 | WARRIOR TRICKS UPDATE: APPRAISE |
| WTRICK APPRAISE has been updated! Using it on your foes will now also reveal their current stance level. You may also view the stance levels of each person and creature in the same room as yourself by using WTRICK APPRAISE ALL. | |
| 11/18/2007 | INSTRUMENT INSPECTION. |
| Aspiring artists may now choose the tool of their musical craft with a bit more conviction, as instruments of all shapes and sizes may now be INSPECTed to determine the skill required to effectively play them. | |
| 11/18/2007 | MAJOR SANCTUARY (220) UPDATED! |
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Major Sanctuary (220) has been updated to include deity-specific messaging for casters that are CONVERTed to a particular patron. The messaging upon entering and exiting the sanctuary, as well as the room descriptions themselves, are all affected.
Additionally, the duration on Major Sanctuary has been changed from 30 seconds per caster level to a base of 10 minutes + 30 seconds per rank in the Major Spiritual Circle. The new spell description can be found here: http://www.play.net/gs4/info/spells/spelllist.asp?circle=4#220 |
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| 11/17/2007 | IVAS TEMPLE TOUR, PRESENTED BY THE CIRCLE OF THE GREY MOON |
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The Circle of the Grey Moon is pleased to announce a tour of Ivas' Temple, led by Tolwynn Verethundi. This tour will leave from the Wayside Inn on the 18th day of Eonatos at 10:00pm ET. Please come prepared to travel through dangerous territory.
For more information on The Circle of the Grey Moon and its nine Orders, please contact Regent Naessi R. Wintersun, Legate Marclar Tulari, Membership Director Neefa of the Tehir, or visit ( http://www.lornon.com ). |
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| 11/17/2007 | THE BLACK WOLVES OFFER THEIR SERVICES EVERY RESTDAY AND TILAMAIRES! |
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Lacking a bit on your defenses? Too many boxes in your pack? Need a hand... literally? The Black Wolves Clan will be offering their services for all! We will be providing defensive magic, locksmithing and bashing, healing, loresinging, and advice on hunting or training. Both nights the Wolves will begin offering their assistance and complimentary services at 9:00 pm Empire time and will be there for about an hour and a half.
Every Restday (Sunday, 9:00 pm Eastern): Join us on the rooftop of Frith's Inn, just one block east and three south of the pawnshop. Head inside, up the stairs, and climb the ladder. Every Tilamaires (Tuesday, 9:00 pm Eastern): Join us in the crypt located just inside the gates to the graveyard in the Landing. Send either a Voln thought or ask across the amulet if you need someone to open the gate! |
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| 11/16/2007 | CURE |
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The Empath verb CURE has been updated. Previously, the caster would have to prepare the necessary healing spell, then would use this verb to specify which exact location to heal. Now, you can skip right to targeting the location and the verb will prepare the necessary spell automatically.
The Stormfront Injuries Panel has also been updated to make use of this new mechanic, instead of just preparing a spell. If a user clicks on a specific wound and knows the appropriate healing spell, it will act as though the user typed CURE <location>. If you are currently logged in the game, you will need to log out and back in to make use of this new Stormfront feature. This message was originally posted in Empaths, General Discussion. To discuss the above follow this link: http://www.play.net/forums/messages.asp?forum=102&category=26&topic=20&message=1573. |
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| 11/13/2007 | MAJOR SANCTUARY (220) UPDATED! |
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Major Sanctuary (220) has been updated to include deity-specific messaging for casters that are CONVERTed to a particular patron. The messaging upon entering and exiting the sanctuary, as well as the room descriptions themselves, are all affected.
Additionally, the duration on Major Sanctuary has been changed from 30 seconds per caster level to a base of 10 minutes + 30 seconds per rank in the Major Spiritual Circle. The new spell description can be found here: http://www.play.net/gs4/info/spells/spelllist.asp?circle=4#220 |
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| 11/13/2007 | CRUSHING SHADOWS. |
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The dark vorteces of the Broken Lands have been made susceptible to a wider variety of weapons. Any weapon that has the potential to do crushing damage will be able to be used against the shadowy beings, but any non-crushing damage will be entirely ineffective.
Vorteces' spell resistances and susceptibilities remain unchanged with this update. |
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| 11/13/2007 | SANCTUARY UPDATES |
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The spells Minor Sanctuary (213) and Song of Peace (1011) have received some updates. Many general sanctuary mechanics have been updated, as well. Please refer to the announcement post for further details:
http://www.play.net/forums/messages.asp?forum=102&category=18&topic=2&message=1599 |
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| 11/13/2007 | MEDITATE |
| Meditate, profession-based or from a chrism effect, has been updated to no longer account for the player's stance in determining the bonuses it provides. In addition, attacks from creatures will now interrupt it. | |
| 11/12/2007 | MASS SPELLS AND PETS |
| The spells Mass Elemental Defense (419), Mass Colors (611) and Mass Blur (911) have been updated to have more intelligent logic when dealing with creature casters and creature members of a player's group. When one of these spells is cast by a player or a creature group member, the spell will affect all members of the owner's group, including creatures. Creature group members include animal companions (630), animates (730), sympathetic creatures (1120) and escortees from the Adventurer's Guild tasks. | |
| 11/12/2007 | EMPATH SPELL CHANGES |
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A number of significant changes have been made to Empaths' spell arsenal.
These changes include the ability to cast Heal (1101) at a target, causing it to become Harm. This should be a boon to starting Empaths and will provide experienced Empaths with a low mana, finishing attack. Like all war spells, you can INCANT to auto-select a target, but this also prevents you from using it to Heal (to restore blood loss). You can still use the spell in a sanctuary, but you must use CAST. There is pending update which once released will mimic the old functionality of incant. Bone Shatter (1106) has been revised. Lower level Empaths will seen a significant increase in damage, while higher level Empaths will see a significant decrease in criticals. This will bring the spell more in line with its goal of being a low level attack spell. There is also a negative TD modifier when the spell is used against lower level targets. Wither (1115) has been released. This is a new high level attack spell which replaces much of the lost effectiveness of the old Bone Shatter. It also removes many previous restrictions Empaths had in their hunting variety, as it is able to affect the undead. More specific details, such as lore impact, of the spells can be read in their official descriptions. Due to these changes, all Empaths will receive a free FIXSKILLS, which is to follow the normal policy of their application (does not stack with existing, unused FIXSKILLS, must be used before the next festival, etc). This message was originally posted in Empaths, Empath Spells. To discuss the above follow this link - http://www.play.net/forums/messages.asp?forum=102&category=26&topic=15&message=3008. |
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| 11/7/2007 | HONOR THE BARDS! |
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Have you ever thought of all the things a bard can do? Or realized how lucky it is to have a bard in your hunting party to soothe the beasts or bolster your strike abilities with their songs? Maybe you've watched a bard manipulate a gem, causing it to twist and turn, or acquire greater clarity, to increase its value to you. How many of you have sought the services of a bard to unlock the secrets of a weapon or an unusual item?
Now's your chance to pay tribute to these worthy and talented adventurers that you might've taken for granted. The Bardmentors of Silverwood Manor invite you to nominate your exceptional friend or acquaintance for the honor of "Bard of the Month" throughout the year 5108. Each lucky bard will receive a token of appreciation, deserved publicity, and an invitation to be presented at events as their schedule allows. We invite everyone who frequents this land to send nominations. Please include details explaining your choice for this honor (bardmentors are not eligible), and from these a winner will be named each month. If your nominee isn't selected, don't give up. You may submit your choice again and again. Send your nominations now for our premiere selection of Lormesta's Bard of the Month. Thereafter, nominations should be sent in the second month prior to the award. Direct your pigeons to us by tagging them with [email protected], or ask for information at Silverwood Manor. |
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| 11/3/2007 | THE ONYX GRIFFIN TRADING POST SPELLS UP TA'VAALOR |
| Ever feel like you just can not find the spells or help you need? Well, the Onyx Griffin Trading Post will be in Ta'Vaalor in the Evening of the first Feastday of each month to try to help. We will be located just south of Victory Court to provide spells, healing and many other services free of charge, as always. So stop in get yourself some spells. | |
| 11/2/2007 | THE ONYX GRIFFIN TRADING POST HOSTS ROSHAMBO |
| The Onyx Griffin Trading Post is heading to Ta'Vaalor to run a Roshambo contest. It will take place on the evening of the first Feastday of each month. Think you're good enough to win your share of the prizes? Well, come to the Black-Griffin Crested tent located just south of Victory Court and find out. | |