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== Release Notes ==
== Release Notes ==
{{Turbine 2008
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  |  Link = http://ac.turbine.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=721-july-2012-release-notes&catid=86-2012&Itemid=68
  |  Link = http://ac.turbine.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=725-august-2012-release-notes&catid=86-2012&Itemid=68
  | Title = July 2012: Release Notes
  | Title = August 2012: Release Notes
  |  Text = Greetings and welcome to the July Event, Soulless Sisters. As we approach the warmest part of the Dereth Summer, things continue to heat up in our little piece of the world, though not for everyone. Our flightless friends are seeing some new action this month that will surely be very interesting. Let's see what other changes are in store this month in Asheron's Call!
  |  Text = Greetings and welcome to the July Event, Soulless Sisters. As we approach the warmest part of the Dereth Summer, things continue to heat up in our little piece of the world, though not for everyone. Our flightless friends are seeing some new action this month that will surely be very interesting. Let's see what other changes are in store this month in Asheron's Call!


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== Teaser ==
== Teaser ==
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  | Title = Soulless Sisters
  | Title = The Risen Princess
  |  Text = “Shikken Moriyaki marched towards the large armored reptiles without an ounce of fear in his bones. Upon noticing the small skeleton, the Sclavi took to the offensive and rushed the creature. As the first Sclavus raised his spear in attack, Shikken swept the creature’s legs and plunged his sword into its heart. The cut was so precise the serpent writhed but a short moment before expiring.
  |  Text = Kumamoto Daisuke silently set his cup on the cave floor before slowly unsheathing his nodachi. He peered into the darkness looking for any signs of movement, controlling his breathing to stay silent and calm.


“I do not come here for bloodshed, please lower your arms.” The Sclavi looked to one another. Instead of lowering their weapons, they took several steps back and held their aim steady, ready for any move.
“You are slow young one,” Daisuke turned around to find Shikken Moriyaki with a blade pointed at his throat.


“As you wish,” Shikken lowered his sword to his side, “I come on behalf of Hoshino Kei, the avatar of The Book of Eibhil and soon to be Queen of these lands.”
“Compared to you is not everyone slow?” Daisuke asked his master, “However, maybe your age slows you just a bit,” he spoke as he tapped the blade of his sword against the inside of Moriyaki’s thigh. If he had still been human, the blade would be against his Femoral artery where one quick slice would be the end.


“Sssshe has The Book? It cannot be, ssshow usss.”
“You’ve been studying in my absence I see. Very well, you will reach ikkyu in no time.”


“You must know I would never bring The Book here. Instead I offer you to join us, and witness her power for yourself.”
Both warriors lowered their blades. “Gather the Daimyo at once. Make yourself present at the meeting as well, you have earned it.”


“Why ssshould we trussst you?”
With a slight bow Daisuke hurried down the cave entrance and out into the dark rainy night. Despite his speed, few would have been able to detect his presence as he moved through the woods. Those who could were the very ones he was sent to gather.


“I offer myself as proof. Not but days ago was I a lowly Sho blacksmith. Hoshino herself empowered me with the ways of the Falatacot and gave me the power I have now. I serve her and will be part of her court as she rules these lands. Would you like another example of this power?”
* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *


“We already ssserve T’thuun. The highessst power and god of thisss world.”
Although none of the Daimyo had seen Moriyaki in his skeletal form, not one of them questioned it out of respect. The mannerisms and general air about him made it clear to all that he was the Shikken. Shikken Moriyaki addressed the four Nanjou Shou-jen who sat at the large rectangular table while his apprentice Daisuke stood silently in the corner.


“To serve one does not prevent service to the other. The goals are the same. Would you rather sit idly by as we conquer these lands or be a tool for the Old One and his desires? Who do you think he will reward when he is released onto this land. Those who did nothing? Or those who fought and conquered in his name?”
“I am sure your spies have carried word of the developments with Hoshino Kei to your ears,” he did not wait for any response before continuing on, “I have been working alongside her and have gained her trust and proven our worth. The time has come where The Princess has asked the entire clan to become her direct enforcers and protectors.”


Shikken Moriyaki turned his back on the serpents as he spoke his final argument, “there will be no other chance to join this fight. Hoshino has gathered many forces, and will gather many more. Even those who served the foolish and weak Mhoire have been turned to our side. This very moment Hoshino readies a ritual with other powerful Falatacot to take the next step in this fight. Join now my brothers, or be left behind forever.”
Daimyo Iwate raised his concerns to the group. “We have fights of our own do we not? This would spread us thin.”


The Sclavi hissed to one another frantically. Just last week they would have seen a slight smug grin wash over Shikken’s face, but now the bare bones hid his emotions from the world.
“We cannot allow ourselves to be held back by our feud with the Tanada clan. It has gone on for nearly a decade with much blood but no progress. It is time for us to rise up to our rightful place in these lands,” Moriyaki responded without facing the Daimyo.


“Councccil ssshall be called. Come with usss and you ssshall have your answer.”
“This ‘feud’”? Is that all we call it these days? Our fellow clansmen murdered our master and it is simply a feud?” Daimyo Iwate questioned in disgust.


“Excellent. You have made the right choice friends. I’m sure the council will as well, after which we shall celebrate your decision. Then you can meet the Living Book and see the power of Eibhil.”
“Master Tochigi was a father to me. He took me in as a small child and raised me as his own. I was there that night he was killed. I held his body as it bled out. I stabbed his blade through the hearts of his killers myself,” Moriyaki put his hands on the table and leaned in close to Daimyo Iwate, “I am sure you meant no disrespect by your insolent questions.”


"The sight was a strange one as the group of tall Sclavus, who surrounded a small glowing skeleton, wandered off into the hills.”  
Daisuke unsheathed his blade and headed toward Daimyo Iwate, raising the blade as he moved in. Iwate lowered his head in his shame, “certainly not, the Tanada bring out the anger in me. I would never question your motives or decisions.”
}}


== Release Fiction ==
With the slightest of nods from Moriyaki, Daisuke replaced his nodachi and returned to his position in the corner before any others had noticed.
{{Turbine 2008
|  Link = http://ac.turbine.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=724-july-2012-release-fiction&catid=86-2012&Itemid=68
| Title = Release Fiction
|  Text = The four sisters were busily going over their rituals, seeing if they could improve the effects of their healings, when they heard the sound of sand blowing against their tent. Lady Kiara looked up from her work quizzically, “Why does it sound like the beginnings of a sandstorm outside, when we’re set up in Cragstone?”


At that thought, the other sisters rose from the table, and everyone peered out the front flap to see what was going on.  Just outside the tent stood a single A’nekshay, clothed in the manner of her people. She stood out mostly because the A’nekshay had never been seen outside of the deserts of Dereth.
“I didn’t think you did Daimyo. I am glad we are on the same page, “ Moriyaki stood back up in front of the group, “Besides, Hoshino has assured me that when her mission has been completed, we will have her full resources in destroying the Tanada; removing every last one of them from these lands.” Murmurs filled the room from the exciting piece of news.


“May I come in?” asked the woman.
As the meeting finished and the Daimyo headed back to their warriors, orders in hand,  Moriyaki pulled Kumamoto Daisuke to the side. “You were correct in there, but the timing was wrong. Your instincts are strong.”


“Of course, of course!” said Lady Dan'eel, sweeping the tent flap aside.  The other sisters formed a loose half-circle around the inside of their tent, which also allowed them to place themselves between the new arrival and their research notes, just in case there was a problem.  Dan’eel continued, in a rather practiced tone, “Greetings, I am known as Lady Dan'eel Trianna.  I am a researcher...”
“Thank you Master, I’ve learned from the best.”


“I know who you all are. It is why I have ventured here,” interrupted the A’nekshay, brushing her way into the tent in a swirl of sand.  Though considerably shorter than the four Empyreans, she seemed entirely unmoved by the four looming sisters. “I have come here to assist you in your research.”
“I believe your skills will be needed in the coming months. I fear we may need to restore proper order to this clan as the Daimyo have grown lazy and disrespectful in the past year. Lessons may have to be taught.”


Lady Dan’eel brightened slightly, and then said, “Beautiful! If you know why we’re here, then you know we need more materials to continue our rituals.  You’ll find the Alb’arean Ore in the area...” Dan’eel trailed off at a withering look from her older sister Mashal.
“Whatever the tasks, I am ready Master.”


With a slight smile and a nod to Mashal, the visitor continued, “I am called Popkin of the Gate. I have heard of your actions to use the rituals of the Lost Sisters to aid those who have succumbed to the Book of Eibhil. I also take it that, with your continued researches, that you do not have much information on the sisters, nor their powers?”
“I know that you are. Your loyalty will be rewarded in time.”
}}


Slightly abashed by the summary, Lady Sherath said, “You are correct.  We were able to find fragments of the ritual, and then use tests devised by the Lyceum to discern the properties of the materials called for.  From there, we have filled in as many of the blanks as possible in order to make a functioning ritual.  Unfortunately, at this point the effects of the ritual are temporary.”
== Release Fiction ==
 
{{Turbine 2008
“I see,” said Popkin, “So, you have a hope in the Lost Sisters and their powers and rituals, but very little actual information. I see now why my Masters have sent me to you.”
  | Link = None
 
  | Title = Release Fiction
“And why have you been sent to us?” asked Lady Kiara, “And by who?”
  | Text = No Release Fiction this Month.
 
}}  
“To the first question, I am a researcher.  I specialize in tracking down ancient lore.  To my people, I have been organizing the research into our own past, before the Sand Kings enslaved us.  In this case, I believe I can help you and my people at the same time.  These Lost Sisters which you have gleaned your rituals from; they are also mentioned in the histories I have been researching. I understand that your need to keep these rituals running somewhat prohibits your ability to venture far and wide for more information.”
 
“That would be correct,” interjected Lady Sherath.
 
“Well then, while you focus on the rituals, I’ll focus on the history.  Perhaps, with more information, we can ‘learn what there is to learn’ about these Lost Sisters and you’ll find what you need to perfect the efforts you are trying to achieve.”
 
“And to the second question?” asked Lady Kiara.
 
“My Masters sent me to aid you, because they wish you to succeed. They believe you have a chance to undo a great evil, not only for those whom are withering to the effects of their use of the Book, but perhaps even for she whom has been most victimized by the Book itself.”
 
“You still have not answered who your ‘Masters’ are, Lady Popkin,” said Lady Kiara, now getting slightly irritated by the evasiveness of Popkin’s answers.
 
With a smile, Popkin answered, “Why, I thought that had become obvious, young Empyreans. My Masters sent me to you because they have never forgotten your kind... or your potential. My Masters are the Deru.”
}}


== Developer Comments ==
== Developer Comments ==

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  • 3 - Messy Separation

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Release Notes

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August 2012: Release Notes

Greetings and welcome to the July Event, Soulless Sisters. As we approach the warmest part of the Dereth Summer, things continue to heat up in our little piece of the world, though not for everyone. Our flightless friends are seeing some new action this month that will surely be very interesting. Let's see what other changes are in store this month in Asheron's Call!


  • Monthly Kill Tasks have been Updated.
  • Quests of the Month update
    • Weekly: Eastham Sewer Quest
    • Bi-Weekly: Lady Jaera's Tomb Quest
    • Monthly: Crystal Minds & Shattered Souls


  • CONTRACTS:
    • Clutch of Kings (7 total)


  • Changed the Bone key reward from Lady Sherath Trianna to a Granite key.
  • Fixed the Runed Weapon drop rates for Reinforced Mahogany & Reinforced Oaken Chests. (now it's truly random)
  • The Component Exhanger now accepts the new spell glyphs for the new skills (shield, dual wield, recklessness, dirty fighting, sneak attack)
  • Fixed portals to Claude's Mind for male Tumeroks. They can now enter all of the portals.
  • Updated the title bestowing mechanic for Lieutenant Rothe, Caelis Renning, Kreavon, Aun Teverea NPCs (no longer gives title token)


So these are just some of the things we have in store for Asheron's Call in July. Please remember that along with everything listed here, there are new quests and exciting things going into the game for the July Event.

Teaser

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The Risen Princess

Kumamoto Daisuke silently set his cup on the cave floor before slowly unsheathing his nodachi. He peered into the darkness looking for any signs of movement, controlling his breathing to stay silent and calm.

“You are slow young one,” Daisuke turned around to find Shikken Moriyaki with a blade pointed at his throat.

“Compared to you is not everyone slow?” Daisuke asked his master, “However, maybe your age slows you just a bit,” he spoke as he tapped the blade of his sword against the inside of Moriyaki’s thigh. If he had still been human, the blade would be against his Femoral artery where one quick slice would be the end.

“You’ve been studying in my absence I see. Very well, you will reach ikkyu in no time.”

Both warriors lowered their blades. “Gather the Daimyo at once. Make yourself present at the meeting as well, you have earned it.”

With a slight bow Daisuke hurried down the cave entrance and out into the dark rainy night. Despite his speed, few would have been able to detect his presence as he moved through the woods. Those who could were the very ones he was sent to gather. 

* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *

Although none of the Daimyo had seen Moriyaki in his skeletal form, not one of them questioned it out of respect. The mannerisms and general air about him made it clear to all that he was the Shikken. Shikken Moriyaki addressed the four Nanjou Shou-jen who sat at the large rectangular table while his apprentice Daisuke stood silently in the corner.

“I am sure your spies have carried word of the developments with Hoshino Kei to your ears,” he did not wait for any response before continuing on, “I have been working alongside her and have gained her trust and proven our worth. The time has come where The Princess has asked the entire clan to become her direct enforcers and protectors.”

Daimyo Iwate raised his concerns to the group. “We have fights of our own do we not? This would spread us thin.”

“We cannot allow ourselves to be held back by our feud with the Tanada clan. It has gone on for nearly a decade with much blood but no progress. It is time for us to rise up to our rightful place in these lands,” Moriyaki responded without facing the Daimyo.

“This ‘feud’”? Is that all we call it these days? Our fellow clansmen murdered our master and it is simply a feud?” Daimyo Iwate questioned in disgust.

“Master Tochigi was a father to me. He took me in as a small child and raised me as his own. I was there that night he was killed. I held his body as it bled out. I stabbed his blade through the hearts of his killers myself,” Moriyaki put his hands on the table and leaned in close to Daimyo Iwate, “I am sure you meant no disrespect by your insolent questions.”

Daisuke unsheathed his blade and headed toward Daimyo Iwate, raising the blade as he moved in. Iwate lowered his head in his shame, “certainly not, the Tanada bring out the anger in me. I would never question your motives or decisions.”

With the slightest of nods from Moriyaki, Daisuke replaced his nodachi and returned to his position in the corner before any others had noticed.

“I didn’t think you did Daimyo. I am glad we are on the same page, “ Moriyaki stood back up in front of the group, “Besides, Hoshino has assured me that when her mission has been completed, we will have her full resources in destroying the Tanada; removing every last one of them from these lands.” Murmurs filled the room from the exciting piece of news.

As the meeting finished and the Daimyo headed back to their warriors, orders in hand, Moriyaki pulled Kumamoto Daisuke to the side. “You were correct in there, but the timing was wrong. Your instincts are strong.”

“Thank you Master, I’ve learned from the best.”

“I believe your skills will be needed in the coming months. I fear we may need to restore proper order to this clan as the Daimyo have grown lazy and disrespectful in the past year. Lessons may have to be taught.”

“Whatever the tasks, I am ready Master.”

“I know that you are. Your loyalty will be rewarded in time.”

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