Game Updates 2010

[Oldschool]

Time for a new update thread.

Also a friendly reminder to folks.

The thread is only for mirroring the GM's News and Announcements, as well as listing any unannounced changes or updates to the game.

This thread is NOT for discussing these updates. Any discussion posts may be deleted without warning.

For past updates, vist http://sryth.wikia.com/wiki/Game_Updates

[Oldschool]

1/3/10 - A Happy New Year to All!

Wishing you and yours a healthy, happy, and prosperous New Year!


1/3/10 - Proving Grounds VI Continues

The latest scenario in the current Proving Grounds adventure (The Alder Throne) is expected to be available within the next few days.

This scenario, 'The Chasm of Time, Part V: Four Against The World', will move the adventure one step closer to its unforseen conclusion.


1/3/10 - The March of The Oakaruk

The Oakaruk are again on the march!

Those adventurers who bravely purged Hawklor of its occupying invaders can expect the latest chapter of this unfolding saga to appear within the next couple of days.

[Elrond]

6 Jan: "Somewhere in The Hart Hills" is listed in the adventure finder.
The new runeskin saga continues in the village of ______ !

[spencer]

1/11/10 - The Latest Updates
The Proving Grounds Continues...
The latest scenario in the current Proving Grounds adventure (The Alder Throne) has been just a bit delayed, but is soon to be on its way.

Adventurers can expect no mercy from the forces aligned against them, unless of course they succeed in...

The Tome of Attainment
Behind the scenes, work has continued on the Tome of Attainment and it is expected that this grand artifact will be available at -- or just before -- the end of January.

A description of the Tome, including an overview of how it will function, will be made available in the next couple of days.

The Tome is a grand item that's in a class by itself. This ancient, arcane text will offer both reward and adventure to those souls bold enough to attempt to learn its secrets.

The March of The Oakaruk
Guided by the sinister hand of a new master, the march of the Oakaruk is certain to continue, but where the fearless beings of wood a

[Oldschool]

Unofficial Update

New content in Hawklor. It looks as if going by coach to Hawklor won't access it. You have to "travel" to the city to trigger it.

[Draxas]

The next scenario in the current Proving Grounds adventure (The Alder Throne) is expected to be available on Thursday (1/21).

A word (or two) of caution...be prepared!

1/19/10 - The Tome of Attainment
The Tome of Attainment, a grand artifact with a value well beyond estimation, is an ancient book long believed to be the product of dark goblin magic.

The Tome is divided into chapters and each chaper is made up of one or more separate parts.

As adventurers progress through their adventures, their accomplishments (and different combinations of their various accomplishments) will unlock chapters within the Tome.

An adventurer in possession of the Tome of Attainment may (from any SAFE location) press his or her hand onto the pages of an unlocked chapter and be instantly transported into the tale.

Completing each of the invdividual stages of a chapter will earn adventurers a reward. Completing a chapter in its entirety will earn another reward. Completing a chapter stage and/or an entire chapter can also unlock new chapters within the Tome.

Adventurers do not need to be in possession of the Tome at the time they complete the adventures/events that will unlock its chapters. The Tome knows what you've done -- for better or worse. Upon acquisition, it will unlock all appropriate chapters for that adventurer, based upon what he or she has accomplished to that point.

There will be a limit to the number of chapter parts that can be completed on a single calendar day -- such is the nature of the mysterious and powerful Tome.

More details soon

[Elrond]

Unofficial announcement by Elrond!
20 Jan 2010

A Brief Encounter

Adventurers boldly fighting the Oakaruk onslaught against the remote town of Hawklor may now have a brief encounter with a mysterious lady in the village. It is yet but one of the pieces falling in place in the new Runeskin saga.

[Scarbrow]

Official announcement from the unofficial channel

For those who are not reading the Adventurer's Lounge, the Obelisk of Winter Event expires (http://srythforum.com/showthread.php?t=721) at the end of January

[Elrond]

Unofficial announcement by Elrond!
27 Jan 2010

A Marked Champion [AG]

Late afternoon...on the edge of Hawklor .... (the new Runeskin saga continues)

[smv1973]

1/30/10 - The Latest Updates
The Tome of Attainment
The Tome of Attainment will be available starting on February 15th. Be sure to visit Blade Square in Trithik before that date to acquire one of Tallys's Copper Tokens which entitle their bearer to a substantial discount on the Tome!

The Proving Grounds Continues
The next scenario in the current Proving Grounds adventure (The Alder Throne) will be available within the next several days.

[Scarbrow]

1/31/10 - The Obelisk of Winter - Last Chance!
The Obelisk of Winter -- a towering, snowbound pinnacle of engraved stone -- has returned to Zumryn's famous Battlegrounds on Iron Crown Isle...for a limited time!

Adventurers Guild members who haven't yet acquired one of Zumryn's Snowflake Amulets may do so through February 7th.

The Obelisk of Winter will remain at the Battlegrounds through February 14th.

Zumryn's special gift -- available to adventurers in possession of one of his Snowflake Amulets -- will be available through February 4th. After that, it will disappear forever.

Don't miss out on your last chance to take advantage of the amazing benefits the amulet and the obelisk offer!

To reach the Battlegrounds, travel to the town of Westmere, located on the shores of Barrow Loch in Southeast Tysa.

[shadowblack]

The latest developments in the new Runeskin saga:

05.02.2010
All's Well that Ends... is now live in Hawklor.

09.02.2010
Dawn in Hawklor is now live in - where else - Hawklor.

[racey]

2/13/10 - The Winteriron Armour
Five identical grand helms, crafted out of solid winteriron, will be given away as prizes to five lucky adventurers on Sunday, February 21st, 2010.

This special prize drawing is open to Adventurers Guild members. There's no cost to enter!

To enter into the drawing, an adventurer must sign in and save his or her game at least once between now (2/13) and next Saturday (2/20).

Details of the winteriron armour will be posted soon!

2/13/10 - Game Updates
My humble apologies to all for the delay with recent releases, including the latest scenario in the Alder Throne Proving Grounds adventure.

A particularly nasty bout with with the flu (or was it stoneskin fever?) has sidelined your humble and normally-robust gamemaster for nearly a week.

The next scenario in the current Proving Grounds adventure (The Alder Throne) is expected to go live in the next few days. Following its release will be the launch of the Tome of Attainment.

Thanks to all of Sryth's brave adventurers for your patience!

[racey]

2/16/10 - The Proving Grounds Continues...
The next scenario in the current Proving Grounds adventure (The Alder Throne) is expected to be available on Thursday (2/18).

This scenario is one of the final parts of The Alder Throne and will prove to be one of the most challenging.

The adventure that began on the distant shores of Saarngard Isle is now swiftly drawing toward its conclusion...

2/16/10 - The Winteriron Armour - Update
In response to questions posed by some inquisitive and highly-observant adventurers, here are some clarifications regarding the Winteriron Armour drawing that is to be held on Sunday, February 21st, 2010...
A total of 5 grand helms, crafted out of solid winteriron will be given away as prizes to five adventurers whose names are drawn at random.
To enter into the drawing, an adventurer need only sign in and save his or her game once during the period of February 13th through February 20th.
An individual character can only have his or her name drawn once, though it is possible for more than one character from the same account to win a prize.
Characters will have through Sunday, February 28th to claim their prize. Prizes unclaimed after that date will be awarded, at random, to another entrant.

Good luck to all of Sryth's brave adventurers!

[shadowblack]

2/18/10 - The Proving Grounds - Update
The newest scenario in the current Proving Grounds adventure (The Alder Throne) will be available on Friday, (2/19), one day later than previously announced. Additional testing is required before the scenario can go live.

2/18/10 - The Winteriron Helms
The attributes of the grand Winteriron Helms -- to be given away to five lucky adventurers on Sunday, February 21st -- are revealed!

The helms bear powerful enchantments that will provide the following bonuses to any adventurer fortunate enough to find one on his or her head:

* +10 to Melee Rating
* +16 to Stamina Points
* +4 to Nevernal Reserve

The following requirements must be met before an adventurer will be able to don one of these grand helms:

* 70+ in the skill of Weaponry
* 50+ in the skill of Arcana
* 50+ in the skill of Lore
* 14+ Body
* 14+ Might
* 14+ Spirit

Remember, Adventurers Guild may enter their characters into the drawing for one of these magnificent helms by simply saving that character's game at least once between February 13th and February 20th.

Good luck to all of Sryth's brave adventurers!

[shadowblack]

3/1/10 - The Tome of Attainment
The Tome of Attainment is beginning its final testing and it is expected that the grand artifact will soon be available for release. Special thanks to all of Sryth's illustrious adventurers for your patience!

The Tome is grand artifact that will usher in a large, new, and ever-expanding chapter (bad pun intended) of adventures.

I will refrain from announcing a firm release date as the Tome (which seems to have its own designs) is quite adept at missing them!

The Tome is on its way and Tallys promises that any adventurer fortunate enough to lay his or her hands upon one will not be disappointed...


3/1/10 - The Proving Grounds Continues
The latest scenario in the current Proving Grounds adventure (The Alder Throne) is expected to be available later this week.

The adventure is now rapidly drawing to a close, and the time will soon be at hand when adventurers will learn what effect their 'meddling' has had...

[shadowblack]

3/2/10 - Battle Markers
Adventurers bold enough to stand toe to toe (or in most cases toe to claw) with some of Sryth's most fearsome denizens (the multiplayer combat scenarios), now have a chance to earn Battle Markers. These small squares of ravenbone are a rare and valuable form of currency that will be usable for certain special game events.

A series of special raffles are planned in which Battle Markers will be the only accepted currency.

Currently, adventurers have the opportunity to acquire Battle Markers by participating in any of the four multiplayer combat scenarios:

* The Ruins of Tarramyre
* The Great Dragon - Ildraria
* The Red Wolf of Sageholt
* The Massive Pumpkin Beast

Adventurers will discover if they've acquired one or more Battle Markers for participating in a multiplayer combat when they collect their Experience reward for the scenario at the "windowless building with a blue door".

How, why, and when Battle Markers are awarded is, and will likely remain, a mystery.

[thingirl]

3/10/10 - Battle Markers Update
It's now possible to acquire Battle Markers in three of the special replayable adventure scenarios:

* Axepath Cemetery
* The Ruined City of Tarn
* The Ruins of Yir-Tanon

Battle Markers can also be obtained by participating in the special multiplayer combat scenarios:

* The Ruins of Tarramyre
* The Great Dragon - Ildraria
* The Red Wolf of Sageholt
* The Massive Pumpkin Beast

It is rumoured that the first of several special raffles in which Battle Markers will be the only accepted currency will feature a collection of powerful and unique enchanted elixirs -- prepared by the master arcanist and elementalist, Tarlaro.

It is believed that these elixirs will produce permanent and beneficial effects on any adventurer fortunate enough to consume one of them.

It must be remembered that how, why, and when Battle Markers are awarded is, and will likely remain, a mystery.


3/10/10 - The Proving Grounds Continues
One of the final few scenarios in the current Proving Grounds adventure (The Alder Throne) is expected to be available on Friday (3/12). This challenging episode moves the chain of events that began at the Five Knots Inn in Mirgspil one step closer to its conclusion.

Be prepared!

[spencer]

News & Announcements


3/12/10 - Battle Marker Rewards Doubled
Starting this afternoon (3/12), with the next appearance of the Redwolf of Sageholt, and continuing through Sunday (3/14), Battle Marker rewards for the special multiplayer combat scenarios will be DOUBLED.

This is a great opportunity for those brave adventures who choose to risk life and limb standing against the mighty villains of these special scenarios to earn DOUBLE Battle Marker rewards in honour of their valour.

Don't forget that a special raffle featuring several powerful elixirs (which provide permanent, beneficial effects) is set to begin toward the end of the month. The only accepted currency for this raffle will be Battle Markers!

3/12/10 - The Proving Grounds Continues Tonight
Later this evening (3/12), the latest scenario in the current Proving Grounds adventure (The Alder Throne) will become available.

[shadowblack]

3/24/10 - Urumyr Returns
Urumyr, the young and mysterious mage, has temporarily returned to his tent at the Battlegrounds on Iron Crown Isle. Adventurers are encouraged to pay him a visit and to take advantage of his beneficial magic.

Urumyr comes and goes, often without warning, so don't delay!

3/24/10 - The Proving Grounds Continues
The next scenario in the current Proving Grounds adventure (The Alder Throne) is expected to be available in the next few days.

3/24/10 - Tarlaro's Elixirs - A Special Raffle
Beginning on Saturday, March 27th, adventurers in possession of one or more Battle Markers may use the rare and valuable currency to enter a special raffle for some powerful magical elixirs.

Crafted by the master elementalist/arcanist, Tarlaro, these magnificent potions will imbue permanent beneficial effects on any adventurer lucky enough to have the opportunity to quaff one.

Raffle winners will be able to select the prize of their choice from a wide array of elixirs.

Collect and save those Battle Markers!

[shadowblack]

3/26/10 - Double Battle Marker Rewards
Beginning this morning (3/26), with the next appearance of Xarakk in the Ruins of Tarramyre, and continuing through Sunday (3/28), Battle Marker rewards for the special multiplayer combat scenarios will be DOUBLED.

This is a great opportunity for Sryth's brave adventures who bravely engage the fearsome villains of the special multiplayer scenarios to earn DOUBLE Battle Marker rewards in honour of their valour.

The raffle featuring Tarlaro's incredible elixirs, which starts tomorrow (3/27), will be the first raffle in which Battle Markers (and only Battle Markers!) are the accepted currency.

[thingirl]

3/27/10 - Tarlaro's Raffle Begins Tonight
Beginning later this evening (3/27) and continuing through (4/4), Tarlaro will be holding a special raffle for some of her magical elixirs.

Battle Markers will be the only form of currency accepted for this raffle.

Look for Tarlaro to appear in the village of Durnsig later tonight.

[Oldschool]

4/1/10 - Important Announcement

Reports have been coming in about adventurers experiencing various difficulties in the Battlegrounds on Iron Crown Isle.

Some adventurers have reported items disappearing and stats suddenly dropping to extremely low values.

These reports began earlier today, April 1st.

It is advised that all adventurers stay away from the Battlegrounds until the issue has been identified and dealt with.

[Arakin]

Having determined that the reports from adventurers concerning the various "difficulties" experienced in the Battlegrounds were only part of an elaborate, though well-intentioned hoax, here is a followup announcement.

Members of the Adventurers Guild are hereby encouraged to pay a visit to the Battlegrounds on Iron Crown Isle through Tuesday, April 6th, to help Zumryn with a small, but rewarding task.

This special event will disappear forever after April 6th -- don't miss out!

Those adventurers responsible for the April 1st hoax have been added to 'The List'...

[thingirl]

4/4/10 - The Proving Grounds Continues...

The latest Proving Grounds adventure (The Alder Throne) continues...toward its conclusion.

It's expected that that penultimate Proving Grounds scenario for the Alder Throne will be available on Friday, April 9th.

On the brink of defeat, its unspoken desires hopelessly crumbling into ruin, a powerful, unseen enemy will at last reveal itself in a final, desperate bid to regain its crushing hold on reality -- and to deal a decisive blow to the one force that has thus far thwarted its long-foretold ascension -- you.

Adventurers bold enough to embark on this next-to-the-last chapter of the Alder Throne are hereby encouraged to be prepared...

[Oldschool]

4/5/10 - Tarlaro's Raffle

The drawing for Tarlaro's raffle will take place this evening (4/5). Winners will be posted and prizes will be available for selection immediately following the drawing.

Thanks to all the adventurers who participated in the raffle and good luck!

[scout1idf]

4/6/10 - Tarlaro's Elixirs

Starting later today (4/6), Tarlaro, the silver-haired master arcansist/elementalist from Durnsig, will be making available for purchase a batch of her magical elixirs.

These magnificent potions provide permanent attribute boosts and some even bestow the potential for Battle Rage.

It should be noted that a maximum of 1 of Tarlaro's special elixirs can be consumed in any 60 day period and that the same elixir cannot be purchased/consumed more than once by the same adventurer.

These limits are related to the somewhat volatile nature of the magic contained in the elixir -- a matter well beyond the feeble knowledge of arcanum possessed by your humble gamemaster.

Tarlaro's special elixirs won't last long! Once her current stock has been depleted it may be some time before she is able to replenish it. Don't miss out!

Tarlaro can be found in the village of Durnsig in the Hart Hills region of Southwest Tysa.

[Oldschool]

Unofficial Update - 4/07/10

Talaro's Elixirs now available for purchase for a limited time only.

Tarlaro tells you that she currently has a few elixirs for sale, though what remains of her stock is being swiftly depleted by eager adventurers.

She says that she believes the batch of elixirs she has on hand will last no longer than 4 more days.

Tarlaro politely reminds you that due to the demand for her magical mixtures, adventurers are limited to acquiring a maximum of one elixir every 60 days.

[shadowblack]

4/9/10 - The Latest Updates
The Proving Grounds
The next-to-last scenario in the current Proving Grounds adventure (The Alder Throne) will go live tomorrow, Saturday (4/10), one day later than was originally expected as additional testing is required.

A word of warning regarding this scenario...

This scenario may prove to be the last stand of a desperate and vicious foe. Adventurers can expect no mercy...be prepared!

Tarlaro's Elixirs
Tarlaro's first batch of elixirs is beginning to run low! Don't miss your chance to acquire one of her magical potions before they're all gone!

There's no telling how long it will take the arcanist to prepare another batch.

Visit Tarlaro in Durnsig to view the elixirs she currently has for sale.

Special thanks to all the adventurers who provided such timely and thoughtful feedback on the elixirs. Your input and suggestions are very much appreciated!

[Elrond]

4/17/10 - The Proving Grounds Concludes...

The final official scenario in the current Proving Grounds adventure (The Alder Throne) is expected to be available in the next several days. This last scenario will set the stage for a series of followup adventures that will result in a "return" to Saarngard Isle -- for the first time.

Final rewards will be made available at the conclusion of this next (and last) scenario.

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4/17/10 - The Streets of Trithik

Adventurers should remain watchful for the appearance of a strange character somewhere on the streets of Trithik -- starting tomorrow, 4/18.

[shadowblack]

4/17/10 - Battle Markers
Collect and save those Battle Markers!

A new raffle is on its way and once again, Battle Markers will be the only currency adventurers can use to purchase entries. This time, however, the raffle prizes are something a bit different than Tarlaro's potent and beneficial elixirs...

A magnificent collection of savage, magical weaponry will be up for grabs.

The unnamed "source" of these grand weapons is rumoured to be none other than Tallys, though the retired master adventurer denies having any ties to the affair.

On the subject of Battle Markers, many adventurers have provided feedback on additional scenarios/locations in which they'd like to see the rare currency offered as rewards. Your feedback is much appreciated and please know that Battle Markers will soon be available in several new spots.

More details soon!

[shadowblack]

4/24/10 - Proving Grounds - Final Scenario
The final official scenario in the current Proving Grounds adventure (The Alder Throne) will be available on Wednesday (4/28).

This scenario, entitled "A Visit", will provide the final rewards for the adventure and will set the stage for a series of followup adventures that will result in a "return" to Saarngard Isle.

[smv1973]

5/3/10 - Gorapthor's Savage Weapons

The legendary 'Savage' weapons of the great adventurer, Gorapthor, will be offered as the grand prizes in a special raffle to begin on Friday, May 7th and run through Sunday, May 16th.

The raffle will feature a recently-discovered collection of seven gruesome weapons -- each worthy of the hand of Sryth's greatest adventurers -- and each imbued with the 'savage' spirit of their original wielder -- the legendary Gorapthor.

The raffle will take place in Blade Square in Trithik, under the supervision of one of Tallys's well-known associates, though the retired master adventurer continues to deny any direct involvement in the event.

Please note that Battle Markers will be the only form of currency accepted for this raffle.

More details to follow...

[Oldschool]

5/4/10 - New Game Screen - Update

The new/default game screen for Sryth™ is set to go live on Thursday, May 6th.

Here is a screenshot of the new game screen (http://www.sryth.com/images/game_screen_new.png).

Players will be able to adjust the size of the new screen via a "Display Settings" link that will appear in the panel at the bottom of the game screen.

It will also be possible to revert to the "old" game screen by using the "Display Settings" link. This option may be helpful to players who use screen reading software to access the game.

Thanks to all the players who tested and provided feedback and bug reports on the new game screen. Your input was helpful and very much appreciated!

[shadowblack]

New Game Screen is now live.

[Oldschool]

5/6/10 - New Game Screen

The new game screen is now live.

It is still possible to access and use the previous game screen by clicking on the link for "Display Settings" in the lower right portion of the screen. By changing the "Game Screen Style" to "old", your screen will revert to the previous game screen.

There are now two different links on the top left side of the Sryth™ home page for signing in to the game.

The top link, "Same Window", will launch the game in your current browser window. The bottom link, "New Window", will launch the game in a new window.

Players with their "Game Screen Style" set to "old" may prefer to use the "New Window" link when launching the game as this will help to better emulate the look and feel of the previous game screen.

Your feedback, suggestions, and bug reports regarding the game screen is very much appreciated! Please send all such correspondence to gamemaster@sryth.com with with the phrase "GAME SCREEN" in the subject line.

[thingirl]

5/17/10 - Gorapthor's Savage Weapons - Drawing

The five winning entries in the raffle featuring Gorapthor's fearsome weapons will be drawn tonight!

Good luck to all adventurers who entered the raffle.

Thanks for participating!

[shadowblack]

5/17/10 - The Raffle for Gorapthor's Weapons

The five winning entries in the raffle featuring Gorapthor's fearsome weapons have been drawn!

To see if you've won a prize, and to view the list of winners, please pay a visit to the "windowless building with a blue door" in Hawklor, Talinus, or Trithik.

Congratulations to the lucky winners and a special thank you to all raffle participants!

[shadowblack]

5/24/10 - A Return to Saarngard Isle

Adventurers who have completed the sixth Proving Grounds (The Alder Throne) will soon be able to return to Saarngard Isle for a special series of adventures that will ultimately reopen the isle for exploration.

5/24/10 - New Game Server

Sryth™ will move onto a new server on Tuesday, June 1st, 2010.

There will be 1 to 2 hours of scheduled downtime starting at approximately 8 AM EDT on June 1st, while the transition takes place.

The new game server is well-equipped to handle our ever-growing population of adventurers. It also boasts a Melee Rating of 175!

5/24/10 - The Tome of Attainment - Update

Just a brief update on the Tome of Attainment -- it's been a while!

Testing continues on the Tome so that the grand artifact can soon be made available to Sryth's illusrious (and patient) adventurers.

The Tome of Attainment, as it has been designed, will serve as a near-inexhaustible source of new and rewarding adventure scenarios.

5/24/10 - Battle Markers

Collect and save those Battle Markers!

There will soon be another raffle in which Battle Markers will be the only accepted currency. Hold on to any you may find!

Speaking of Battle Markers, if you happen to come across any Aldvarian Artifacts, be sure to bring them to Westgard Library in Talinus.

[scout1idf]

5/31/10 - New Game Server - Update
The transition to the new game server will occur tomorrow (Tuesday, June 1st).
There will be 1 to 2 hours of scheduled downtime starting at approximately 8 AM EDT.

[shadowblack]

6/3/10 - The Painted Peddler

Long a fixture in the North Broadlands (well, a constantly moving sort of fixture), the curious merchant known as the Painted Peddler has recently been sighted roaming the Kingdom.

Rumours have begun circulating that the peddler has come into possession of a very powerful item -- an item enchanted long ago by the master mage, Varkyn.

[shadowblack]

12th June 2010 - Unofficial update

Old North Wood (http://sryth.wikia.com/wiki/Old_North_Wood) has been updated and now uses the new exploration system. See the linked wiki page for details

[shadowblack]

6/12/10 - The Latest Updates

Ulgror is Coming...

An all-new challenging and rewarding multiplayer combat scenario is on its way. The battle against Ulgror is set to begin in 3 days (6/15).

The mighty, immortal guardian spirit of Tar Lake doesn't take kindly to adventurers poking around its ancient abode...and the fearsome tar beast is about to make that point abundantly clear.

It should be noted that adventurers in possession of Varkyn's Ring of Motley Wonder will begin to discover that the events and places in and around Tar Lake are, in many ways, connected to the great 'Trickster' Mage.

Varkyn's Ring of Motley Wonder

Adventurers seeking to lay their hands upon one of greatest treasures to be found anywhere, should pay a visit to the Painted Peddler as he wanders across the realm in his glowing wagon -- a wagon drawn by invisible horses.

The Ring of Motley Wonder is a grand, enchanted ring, of almost unparalleled might. Its greatest powers are said to also be its least obvious.

You can now discover the Painted Peddler's current location by using the Adventure Finder.

[spencer]

6/29/10 - The City of Phak-Rur

Look for the city of Phak-Rur to become available as a destination for adventurers in the next few days.

The heavily-fortified Tysian seaport, long ago built over the ruins of an ancient city (of which little is known), promises both adventure and reward to those bold enough to explore its narrow lanes and twisting alleys.

Take care where you wander, though, for Tysa's oldest city has long been one its most dangerous...

[Doolipalally]

7/9/10 - A Word on Recent Updates

As your humble GM, I apologize for the delay with some of the recently-announced updates (The City of Phak-Rur and the Return to Saarngaard Isle).

Both are still on their way and Phak-Rur will be the first to go live, sometime over the next several days.

Almost two weeks ago, I began to experience a severe reaction to a tick bite I had received the week prior. I'm now finally on the mend and back at preparing the new adventures and content for play.

If you aren't familiar with ticks or tick bites, I can only say that I hope you never need to be!

Some quick notes on Phak-Rur...

Phak-Rur is Tysa's oldest (and one of its most dangerous) cities. The encounters and adventures that can be found within its ancient walls will help to tie together some longstanding loose ends that have plagued adventurers.

Again, sorry for the recent delays and thanks as always for playing and supporting Sryth!

[scout1idf]

7/16/10 - The City of Phak-Rur - Update
The ancient seaport of Phak-Rur (http://javascript%3Cb%3E%3C/b%3E:OpenInfoWindow%28%27phakrur%27%29;), the northernmost city in all of Tysa (http://javascript%3Cb%3E%3C/b%3E:OpenInfoWindow%28%27tysa%27%29;), will go live and be available to adventurers starting on Monday evening (7/19).
The encounters and adventures that can be found within wall of the heavily-fortified port will help to begin to tie together some longstanding loose ends that have plagued adventurers.

[Doolipalally]

7/24/10 - The Latest Updates

The City of Phak-Rur
Phak-Rur, a thriving, but dangerous seaport, is now live and is testing the mettle of some of the most hardened adventurers.

Be sure to pay a visit to the ancient city (located in the northeastern region of Tysa), but take care while you're there -- there's no telling what you might find.

Zumryn's Battlegrounds
Zumryn, the reclusive master adventurer whose famous Battlegrounds on Iron Crown Isle attract the brave and the bold from all corners of the realm, will begin to reset the leaderbords for his various challenges at the start of every month.

Leaderboards will be archived before they are reset and will remain available for viewing.

When questioned about this change, the Master of the Battlegrounds mumbled something about 'ogres' and then stomped off.

[scout1idf]

8/4/10 - A Raffle in Blade Square

Several grand items (both armour and weapons) will be offered as the prizes in a special raffle to begin on Friday, August 6th and run through Sunday, August 15th.

This raffle will feature some truly magnificent items from one of Tallys's most prized collections -- the Bloodrune Collection.

The raffle will take place in Blade Square in Trithik, under the supervision of one of Tallys's well-known associates, though the retired master adventurer has vehemently denied any direct involvement in the event.

Please note that Battle Markers will be the only form of currency accepted for this raffle. Hold on to any you may find!

8/4/10 - The Tunnels of Peril

Adventurers brave enough to confront the growing rat problem in the city of Phak-Rur will soon be able to embark on a daring quest that will lead them straight into the heart of the lair of a sinister and deadly enemy.

Look for the 'Tunnels of Peril' to become available in Phak-Rur in the next several days.

8/4/10 - The Battlegrounds Leaderboards

The leaderboards for the various challenges available in the Battlegrounds on Iron Crown Isle will reset at the start of each month, beginning on September 1st.

The leaderboards will be archived before they are reset and will remain available for viewing.

Adventurers holding the top several slots on each leaderboard will receive an Experience bonus when the boards are reset.

Zumryn, the reclusive Master of the Battlegrounds, still has no comment regarding this.

[shadowblack]

8/13/10 - The Tunnels of Peril

Adventurers brave enough to confront the growing krogari menace now plaguing the city of Phak-Rur will soon be able to embark on a daring quest that will lead them straight into the heart of the lair of a sinister and deadly enemy.

When the daughter of an aging, but illustrious adventurer is taken captive during a krogari ambush, he enlists your help to infiltrate the lair of her captors and effect her rescue.

However, navigating the twisting, fetid passages of the sprawling sewers beneath Phak-Rur will prove to be no simple task.

With the aging adventurer at your side, you will plunge into a perilous labyrinth, far below the bustling streets of the ancient seaport. Keeping yourself and your brave companion alive, long enough to complete the daunting rescue, will test your skill and your mettle like never before.

Succeed, and your victory will go down in legend. Fail, and you will be but one of the countless souls to have lost their way and perished in the 'Tunnels of Peril'.

It is expected that the 'Tunnels of Peril' will be available on Wednesday, August 18th.

This adventure will be available exclusively to Adventurers Guild subscribers.

If you're not yet an Adventurers Guild member, upgrade your account today and start enjoying all that a Sryth™ premium membership has to offer!

[shadowblack]

8/14/10 - The village of Highmeadow and Flight of The Elementalist

The village of Highmeadow is now available to all.

Flight of The Elementalist is now available (AG characters only).

[shadowblack]

8/16/10 - Raffle Winners Drawn

Be sure to pay a visit to the "windowless building with a blue door" (in Hawklor, Talinus, or Trithik) to see if you've won a prize in the special raffle that featured items from the legendary Bloodrune Collection!

Ten lucky adventurers had one of their entries drawn at random and will be able to choose one of the grand Bloodrune items that were offered as prizes.

Thanks to everyone who particpated in the raffle!

If you didn't win a prize, don't despair! Hold on to any Battle Markers. you may come across during your adventures...another special raffle will take place soon!

[Elrond]

18 August 2010

Creeping Death (AG) is live in Durnsig.

[thingirl]

8/21/10 - The Bloodrune Collection

Adventurers interested in checking out the weapons and armour that make up the legendary Bloodrune Collection can do so by paying a visit to Tallys's Trading Post (located near the city of Trithik in Western Tysa).

For the next several days, Tallys has made available for purchase every known piece of this magnificent collection.

Tallys's Trading Post is one of many special game locations available exclusively to Adventurers Guild members.

If you're not yet an Adventurers Guild member, upgrade your account today and start enjoying all that a Sryth™ premium membership has to offer!

[spencer]

8/26/10 - The Latest Updates

Redwarren
Adventurers Guild members will soon be able to embark on an adventure that will take them to the small town of Redwarren on the northern edge of the Hart Hills in Southwest Tysa.

Redwarren is both prosperous and peaceful. Therefore, it's higly unlikely that adventurers will run into any sort of trouble during their visit.

Look for 'Redwarren' to be available for play sometime in the next few days.

'An Arrival'
Adventurers who have completed the most recent Proving Grounds adventure (The Alder Throne) will find the first in a series of small, followup scenarios awaiting them in the city of Tryndmoor.

These followup scenarios will lead up to the inevitable 'return' to Saarngard Isle, where a host of new challenges and adventures await.

[shadowblack]

9/6/10 - Redwarren - Available 9/8

Adventurers Guild members will be able to embark on an adventure that will take them to the small town of Redwarren on the northern edge of the Hart Hills in Southwest Tysa, starting on Wednesday, 9/8.

As stated previously, Redwarren is both prosperous and peaceful. Therefore, it's higly unlikely that adventurers will run into any sort of trouble during their visit.

Look for the adventure 'Redwarren' to be available in the village of Hawklor starting on Wednesday evening, 9/8.


9/6/10 - Adventurer Appreciation Month

September is, for the second consecutive year, declared to be 'Adventurer Appreciation Month' in the world of Sryth.

To express our profound appreciation for all the brave and illustrious adventurers whose dedication and support is the cornerstone of Sryth, a mysterious, masked man will be making random appearances throughout Tysa.

This mysterious man's appearances will be announced both in the main announcements section and in the Adventure Finder.

Please be sure to pay him a visit whenever and wherever he happens to appear.

[Oldschool]

Unofficial Update - 9/7/2010

Tallys is once again handing out his special Copper Tokens in Blade Square for those that don't yet have one. It is currently unknown for how long the Copper Tokens will be available.

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9/9/10 - Multiplayer Combat Updates

An update will soon be put live that will address several recurring (and some longstanding) issues with the multiplayer combat scenarios.

Along with the fixes there will be some changes to how the multiplayer combat scenarios function -- changes designed to make the combats less tedious and more rewarding. Many of these changes have come directly from player suggestions.

A detailed list of the changes will be published once the update has been put live.

More details soon!

[Oldschool]

9/11/10 - A Masked Stranger

Adventurer Appreciation Month will officially begin tomorrow (9/12) with the appearance of a masked man somewhere in Tysa. The Adventure Finder will display the masked stranger's current location whenever he makes an appearance.

Adventurers will be able to encounter this mysterious fellow once per day, leading up to a final encounter with the masked stranger...and a grand reward.

This special Adventurer Appreciation Month scenario is available exclusively to Adventurers Guild members.

If you're not yet an Adventurers Guild member, upgrade your account today and start enjoying all that a Sryth™ premium membership has to offer!

[Dariel]

9/17/10 - Adventurer Appreciation Month

Adventurer Appreciation Month continues! If you haven't yet encountered the the masked stranger, be sure to keep an eye on your Adventure Finder as his current location is always detailed there.

The identity of the masked man and the purpose behind his strange requests remain a mystery.

Don't miss out on the rewarding Adventurer Appreciation Month scenarios!

The special Adventurer Appreciation Month scenarios involving the masked stranger are available exclusively to Adventurers Guild members.

If you're not yet an Adventurers Guild member, upgrade your account today and start enjoying all that a Sryth™ premium membership has to offer!

[Oldschool]

9/20/10 - Adventurer Appreciation Month Fix

Apologies to the many adventures attempting to find the circle of stones in the Old North Wood! A strange glitch made it so that many adventurers could not find the circles of stones while exploring the forest.

The issue has been fixed and all adventurers should now be able to find the circle of stones.

The circle of stones is a common encounter in the wood so it should take only a few explorations to discover it.

Special thanks to those who reported the issue!

[scout1idf]

9/27/10 - There's Still time!
Adventurers who haven't yet begun the Adventurer Appreciation Month scenarios may still do so, but only through tomorrow, Tuesday, September 28th.
To begin, check out the Adventure Finder to discover the location of a mysterious masked man.
Don't miss out on your chance to take part in these rewarding scenarios!
The special Adventurer Appreciation Month scenarios involving the masked stranger are available exclusively to Adventurers Guild members.
If you're not yet an Adventurers Guild member, upgrade your account today and start enjoying all that a Sryth™ premium membership has to offer!

[thingirl]

10/5/10 - Lord of the Bronze Hall

One of the last scenarios leading up to the 'return' to Saarngard Isle will soon be available for play.

Look for 'Lord of the Bronze Hall' in Trithik sometime over the next several days.



10/5/10 - Multiplayer Combat Updates

A multitude of updates to the multiplayer combat system are having their finishing touches applied and are now being tested. These updates will soon be put live.

These changes (many of which came from player suggestions) have been designed to greatly enhance the gameplay experience for those adventurers who bravely engage in the multiplayer combat scenarios.

The first multiplayer combat scenario to make use of this new and improved system will be 'The Oakenking' -- not in any way related to the Oakaruk!

Once 'The Oakenking' scenario has been put live and sufficiently tested, the current array of multiplayer combats will be transitioned to the new system.

More updates on the new system soon!

[Elrond]

10/17/10 - The Latest Updates

A Pumpkin Growing Contest at the Battlegrounds

Adventurers interested in entering Zumryn's first-ever pumpkin growing contest should pay a visit to his famous Battlegrounds on Iron Crown Isle later tonight (10/17) for full details.

The contest will run from October 17th through October 30th with prizes (Adventurer Tokens) for the top ten growers -- based on the final weight of their pumpkins.

Farmer Wurmwrit could not be found for comment.

This special contest is available exclusively to Adventurers Guild members.

Lord of the Bronze Hall

This challenging adventure -- one of the last scenarios leading up to the 'return' to Saarngard Isle -- is expected to be available for play on Thursday, October 21st.

Look for 'Lord of the Bronze Hall' in Trithik on 10/21.

[Oldschool]

10/26/10 - Pumpkin Growing Contest

Adventurers seeking to enter the Pumpkin Growing Contest that's currently underway at Zumryn's Battlegrounds on Iron Crown Isle must do so before Thursday, October 28th.

The contest runs through Saturday, October 30th.

Just what Zumryn plans to do with all those monstrous pumpkins remains a mystery.

[shadowblack]

10/28/10 - Iakor's Weapons

For adventurers who possess (or who have become possessed by) one of the legendary weapons of Prince Iakor, help has at last arrived!

The alignment-affecting curse attached to any of the Iakor weapons can now be removed by kneeling before a certain silver pool that can be found in the city of Talinus.

Kneeling before the silver pool will also (once per day) help to raise your alignment, should you wish to do so.

[shadowblack]

10/29/10 - Pumpkin Growing Contest Update

The Pumpkin Growing Contest runs through Saturday, October 30th, with the 78th and final watering opportunity unlocked at 8 PM (EDT). Adventurers will have until midnight to complete the tending of their pumpkins by providing it with any waterings it may have missed.

Prizes and a final leaderboard will be made available on Sunday, October 31st.

Thanks to all who have participated and good luck down the stretch!

[shadowblack]

11/5/10 - The Latest News

Pumpkin Growing Contest Winners
A belated, though much-deserved congratulations to the top finishers in the recent Halloween Pumpkin Growing Contest held at Zumryn's Battlegrounds on Iron Crown Isle.

For having grown the largest pumpkin, which weighed 2,534 pounds (a frightening fruit to say the very least), the renowned adventurer Grite earned the top prize of 36 Adventurer Tokens. Well done, Grite!

Contest participants were surprised (and some were slightly dismayed) when it was revealed that Zumryn would be keeping all of the pumpkins grown for the event. This development has led to widespread speculation regarding his intended use of the pumpkins.

A Dungeon...Deep and Deadly...
Sometime over the next several days, adventurers familiar with the vast, mist-shrouded woodland of Fogbough will be able to discover one of the cursed forest's most legendary (and infamous) locations -- the long-hidden labyrinth of Rhaknar.

The Oakenking
Once ready, a new and improved multiplayer combat system will make its debut in a scenario involving the 'Oakenking' in Dragonmere Deep.

This scenario will also feature an explorable area (Dragonmere Deep) as well as a special adventure related to the Oakenking.

More details soon!

[shadowblack]

11/13/10 - Rhaknar's 'Mad'

For over a thousand years, the mythical labyrinth of Rhaknar (known as Rhaknar's 'Mad'), has laid hidden, concealed by the infamous sorcerer's powerful magic, in the cursed, mist-shrouded depths of Fogbough Forest.

No living adventurer has ever set foot in the ancient, peril-filled maze...until now.

A mission of grave importance will soon lead you, the greatest adventurer of the new age, into the deep, sprawling dungeon lair that is Rhaknar's 'Mad'. Many levels deep, and teeming with unimaginable danger, the deadly labyrinth guards a sinister secret.

Look for the adventure titled "Rhaknar's 'Mad'" in the Griffon's Ledge Alehouse in Trithik, starting on Friday (11/19).

This grand adventure, designed to provide adventurers of all ability levels with an ongoing and ever-increasing challenge, is available exclusively to Adventurers Guild members.

If you're not yet an Adventurers Guild member, upgrade your account today and start enjoying all that a Sryth™ premium membership has to offer!

[spencer]

11/29/10 - The Latest Updates

Adventurer Appreciation Month Continuation
For those adventurers who started, but were unable to complete the September 2010 Adventurer Appreciation Month scenarios, they will once again be available for completion starting on Wednesday, December 1st.

Adventurers who have already started the scenarios will have through December 31st to complete them. After December 31st the scenarios will no longer be available.

Rhaknar's 'Mad'
Sryth's bravest adventurers have already delved deep into the ancient, peril-filled labyrinth that is Rhaknar's 'Mad'.

If the legends are true, grave danger and great rewards await those bold enough (and clever enough) to find their way down through the mythical maze's countless, uncharted levels.

Rhaknar's 'Mad', designed to provide adventurers of all ability levels with an ongoing and ever-increasing challenge, is available exclusively to Adventurers Guild members.

If you're not yet an Adventurers Guild member, upgrade your account today and start enjoying all that a Sryth™ premium membership has to offer!

[Oldschool]

12/4/10 - 'Tis the Season!

Through the month of December, Tallys is offering some unique and amazing winter/holiday-themed items at his trading post. Stop by his famous shop (located near Trithik in Western Tysa) and peruse his latest (and jolliest) additions.

Tallys will be adding new items to this special winter collection throughout the month.

[Oldschool]

12/8/10 - Rhaknar's 'Mad' - Level 20

Sryth's adventurers are an amazing lot! In just a few short days, the bravest and boldest of Sryth's adventuring elite have gone from making their first intrepid descent into the fabled labyrinth to arriving upon the threshold of the maze's twentieth level.

As many of these master adventurers have begun to speculate, however, greater challenges and discoveries yet lie ahead, in the dark, fathomless depths of the sinister labyrinth.

Level 20 of Rhaknar's 'Mad' will be available for play starting just after midnight on Saturday, December 11th.

It should be noted that many of the ancient legends surrounding the labyrinth speak of "a maze, twenty levels deep".

It should also be noted, of course, that adventurers know a good deal better than to pay heed to every ancient legend they happen to run across!

[Mak]

12/13/10 - The Latest News

Rhaknar's 'Mad' - Level 21 & Beyond...
Adventurers who've completed the first twenty levels of Rhaknar's 'Mad' will soon be able to delve deeper into the ancient labyrinth. Levels 21 and beyond are currently being prepared for play and are expected to become available sometime over the next several days.

The Palobread Men are Coming!
I repeat! The palobread men are coming!

Allegedly.

Details, as yet, are scant, but adventurers far and wide have begun hearing whispered rumours about a special Yuletide event soon to take place at Zumryn's Battlegrounds on Ironcrown Isle.

More details soon...

[Oldschool]

12/23/10 - The Great Palobread Man Roundup

The Palobread Men are coming!

A special Christmas/Yuletide event will kick off just after midnight on December 25th. It seems that Zumryn, the illustrious master of the Battlegrounds on Iron Crown Isle, has his hands full with a particularly-strange problem.

This special, limited-time event, available to all adventurers, will only be around for a short while, before it disappears.

Look for 'The Great Palobread Man Roundup' in the Battlegrounds on Iron Crown Isle just after midnight on Decembrer 25th.

Stay warm!