Game Updates 2011

The purpose of this page is to mirror the announcements the GM puts out in the News & Announcements section of the main Sryth page, to provide an historical view about Sryth's development and avoid losing information about updates. If you add an update to this page, please make sure you also post in on the appropriate forum section, and conversely. There is a dedicated page and forum thread for each year's updates. See the Game Updates page for a condensed history of Sryth development.

Posting guidelines

The updates will be posted as soon as they appear in the main page, in chronological order from top to bottom. You must keep the GM's original wording (although fixing typos is allowed). Add links to the game's reference system using {{Reference}}. It is desirable to add links to the appropriate wiki pages/forum threads about the game sections/mechanics/locations/quests being discussed. Do not add player comments to the GM's announcements. You can, however, post a summary of the update and historical details (like dates of availability for limited time events, delays on the release of the announced adventure, or its effects in the gameplay) on the Development History section of the main Game Updates page.

Formatting guidelines

Months will be added as Level 2 Headings (<h2> or ==) Updates will be added as Level 3 Headings (<h3> or ===). When there is more than one update in an announcement, each one will also be added as a Level 3 Heading. Each batch of updates will start with a Level 3 Heading stating the date of the updates in mm/dd/yy format and its status (official or unofficial) - For example 01/04/09 - Game Updates Each batch of updates (several updates on the same announcement) must be separated from the rest by a horizontal rule. (<hr/> or ----)

These updates are meant for players that are more or less "current" with the circumstances of the game and the latest developments. As a consequence, some passages can be highly spoilerish and can't be edited, since these are the original GM's announcements. You've been warned.

January

Happy New Year!

A belated Hapy New Year to all of Sryth's brave adventurers. Wishing you and yours a healthy and prosperous new year!

The Great Palobread Man Roundup

For those adventurers who've managed to round up at least 200 palobread men (and present them to Zumryn), there's now a secondary task to be found in the frozen realm of Akamikilak.

By finding and collecting various sparkling bells, adventurers can help to increase a certain part of their final gift/reward for this special Christmas/Yuletide event.

Speaking of the final gift/reward, it will be available following the conclusion of the event on January 17th.

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The Great Palobread Man Roundup

The end of this special Christmas/Yuletide event is fast approaching! On January 16th, at precisely 11:00 PM (Eastern US Time), the portal to the realm of Akamikilak will close. If you haven't yet rounded up at least 200 palobread men, don't delay!

Zumryn's final gift/reward for adventurers who manage to return to him at least 200 palobread men will be available following the conclusion of the event on January 17th.

Rhaknar's 'Mad'

The next levels of Rhaknar's 'Mad', levels 21 and beyond, will soon be available. The completion of a special adventure related to the long-hidden labyrinth will be required to access these lower levels.

Look for this adventure at the entrance of the labyrinth in Fogbough Forest sometime over the next couple of days.

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Unofficial Announcement 1/14/2011

There's a bonus code for Facebook fans available from "Behind the blue door" in Talinus, Trithik or Hawklor.

Quote: FACEBOOK FAN PAGE BONUS CODE If you're a fan of our Facebook page and have revealed the special bonus code, click the Redeem your Bonus Code link below to claim your bonus!

If you haven't yet revealed the special bonus code, visit the Sryth™ page on Facebook and click "LIKE" to become a fan and reveal the code. And here is an associated forum thread, http://www.srythforum.com/showthread.php?t=1415

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The Great Palobread Man Roundup

Later tonight (1/17) Zumryn will be presenting special gifts to those adventurers who managed to return to him at least 200 of his escaped palobread men.

Visit Zumryn at the Battlegrounds on Iron Crown Isle this evening to receive your well-deserved reward!

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A Special Raffle is Underway

Five different enchanted plumes (the broad, silver feathers of a takabak), will be given away as prizes to five lucky adventurers on Tuesday, February 1st, 2011.

These enchanted plumes can be attached to any piece of head armour to provide bonuses to a character's Melee Rating, Stamina Points, and Nevernal Reserve.

The five levels of plumes to be awarded as prizes in this raffle are:

• Enchanted Takabak Plume (I)

+1 Melee Rating, +1 Stamina Points, +1 Nevernal Reserve

• Enchanted Takabak Plume (II)

+2 Melee Rating, +2 Stamina Points, +2 Nevernal Reserve

• Enchanted Takabak Plume (III)

+3 Melee Rating, +3 Stamina Points, +3 Nevernal Reserve

• Enchanted Takabak Plume (IV)

+4 Melee Rating, +4 Stamina Points, +4 Nevernal Reserve

• Enchanted Takabak Plume (V)

+5 Melee Rating, +5 Stamina Points, +5 Nevernal Reserve

Only 1 of each different plume types (I through V) will be awarded as prizes. The plume that is awarded to each of the five winners will be determined by the order in which the winning entries are drawn.

This special prize drawing is open to Adventurers Guild members.

There's no cost to enter!

To enter the drawing, you need only sign in and save your character's game between now (1/23) and the end of the raffle (1/31). You must save the game of each character you wish to have enter the raffle.

Here are the official raffle details:

• A total of 5 prizes will be given away to five adventurers whose entries are drawn at random.
• Only 1 of each of the different plume types (I through V) will be awarded as prizes. The order in which the winning entries are drawn will determine which prize a winner will receive.
• To enter into the drawing, an adventurer need only sign in and save his or her game once between January 23rd, 2011 and January 31, 2011.
• Each character can have only 1 entry for the drawing, though it is possible for more than one character from the same account to win a prize.
• Prizes cannot be transferred/awarded to another character.

Good luck to everyone!

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February

Raffle Prizes - The Enchanted Plumes

The five winning entries in the special raffle for the enchanted Takabak plumes have been drawn. Results will be posted and prizes will be available this evening (2/1).

To see if you're one of the five lucky winners, pay a visit to the "windowless building with a blue door" in Hawklor, Talinus, or Trithik, later tonight.

Thanks to all the adventurers who participated!

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The Goblinclaw Inn

Recently, there have been a slew of reports that describe an old man (and a mysterious set of bone dice) in the Goblinclaw Inn in Southtrod Glen (visit the Hart Hills in Southwest Tysa).

At this time, we're unable to confirm these reports -- and unwilling to venture into that rather unsavoury den in order to do so.

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2/5/11 - Unofficial Update

As reported in the forum, now when you auto pick up an item you now have a View option that allows you to see the description of the item. For example the keys in the Ice Troll Cave:

ITEM You've acquired: Ice Key (square) [ view ]

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Residence Upgrades

Later this week, adventurers who own one of the grand residences offered for sale by Faradmyn (you can find Faradmyn in Talinus) will be able to purchase upgrades for their illustrious abode.

Some of these upgrades will be purely aesthetic in nature (grand fireplaces, statues, etc.) and will add to your residence's Grandeur score. Other upgrades (Library of Arcanum, for example) will add to your abode's Grandeur score and will also serve a functional purpose.

Many upgrades will be able to be improved beyond their original state, which will increase the amount of Grandeur they add to your residence. In the case of a functional upgrade, improving it will add additional or improved functionality. Of course, improving an upgrade will incur additional costs.

Upgrades to your residence will be able to be purchased using your choice of the following: gold, Battle Markers, or Adventurer Tokens.

More details soon!

Rhaknar's Labyrinth -- Deeper and Deadlier

The next levels of Rhaknar's perilous labyrinth (there are a lot of them) will begin to appear, following the release of the residential upgrades (detailed above).

Adventurers Guild members who have already made their way down to the twentieth level of the labyrinth will be able to delve even further into the twisted, perilous depths of Rhaknar's 'Mad'.

Updated Maps

The game maps, which currently include a map of the Kingdom of Tysa and a map of Saarngard Isle, have recently received a much-needed update.

Many of the locations on the map of Tysa are now clickable. Clicking on a location will bring up its "Expanded Info Entry".

Perhaps most important, the map of Tysa now shows the location of the Hart Hills and the village of Hawklor, two locations near and dear to adventurers!

You can check out the updated maps by clicking the 'Map' link at the top of the homepage, or by clicking here.

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The Sryth Forum

There appears to be an issue with accessing the Sryth Forum at its domain name (www.srythforum.com) this morning. We've contacted the company that hosts our forum site and expect to have the issue resolved as soon as possible.

Editor note: This announcement was removed when the issue with the forum was resolved later in the same day.

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Residence Upgrades

After a small delay for testing, upgrades for the grand residences (see Faradmyn in Talinus to acquire a residence) will be available starting on Thursday, 2/24.

As previously mentioned, while all upgrades will improve your residence's Grandeur Score, some will be only decorative in nature, while others will also serve a functional purpose.

Adventurers will be able to purchase upgrades using Adventurer Tokens, Battle Markers, or gold.

Many upgrades will be able to be improved beyond their original state, which will increase the amount of Grandeur they add to your residence. In the case of a functional upgrade, improving it will add additional or improved functionality. Of course, improving an upgrade will incur additional costs.

There will be a daily limit to the number of upgrades that can be purchased or improved.

To be able to purchase upgrades for your residence, you'll first need to improve its overall condition through renovation. Once your residence has been sufficiently renovated (a Grandeur Score of 40 or more), you'll be able to purchase upgrades for it.

Look for the option to purchase upgrades to appear in the main hall of your grand residence on Thursday, 2/24.

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Residence Upgrades Now Available

The first wave of residence upgrades are now live. If you've already sufficiently renovated your residence (a Grandeur Score of 40 or better), you'll find the option to purchase upgrades in the main hall of your illustrious abode.

A second wave of upgrades is on its way!

Once a sufficient number of adventurers have renovated their residences and purchased upgrades, the Hall of Champions will unveil a leaderboard that tracks the 'Grandeur Scores' of the top adventurer abodes.

As always, your feedback is welcome and very much appreciated. If you have an idea for a residence upgrade you'd like to see, or an idea for improving upon an existing upgrade, please let us know!

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March

The Proving Grounds Adventures

Adventurers seeking both challenge and reward need look no further than the Proving Grounds series of adventures.

These special, multi-part adventures, designed to provide adventurers with maximum challenge (and grand rewards) are available exclusively to Adventurers Guild members.

There have been six adventures in the Proving Grounds series thus far...

Proving Grounds I: Raid on Quaris-Taen
A lethal band of masked swordsmen...a horde of savage forest trolls...a silent mage, his face concealed and his hands wreathed in dark flame...a quiet frontier town marked for destruction...and you...lucky you!

Proving Grounds II: The Perilous Streets
The wilds of Sryth aren't the only places that harbour danger. The twisting streets and narrow alleys of the towns and cities that dot the landscape are filled with perils both numerous and deadly...

Proving Grounds III: Shadow Over Stonegate
A darkness has settled upon the eastern Tysian town of Stonegate. The town's protector, a man by the name of Garrwin Silverfoot, seeks the aid of an adventurous hero...

Proving Grounds IV: The Troll Hunter
Jirig Ayroth is better known throughout the realms by his infamous moniker, 'The Troll Hunter'. When, by chance, you become involved with the legendary monster slayer and his rugged band of huntsmen, you soon find yourself in for more adventure than you ever bargained for...

Proving Grounds V: The Silver Crest
Legends from a bygone era, the three brave adventurers who constitute the fabled band known as the Silver Crest now maintain a litany of aches, pains, and complaints nearly as long as their list of illustrious deeds. Perhaps you can help restore the heroic outfit to its former glory...

Proving Grounds VI: The Alder Throne
From the dangerous shores of Saarngard Isle to the embattled streets of the powerful and remote city-state of Kardsen, you find your fate, and those of all the free nations of the North Broadlands, entangled in a sinister web -- a deadly snare spun by a faceless enemy.

It's now squarely upon your shoulders, and those of your unlikely companion, the legendary master thief known only as 'The Owl', that the desperate hopes of an imperiled realm have solemnly settled...

The Proving Grounds adventures 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!

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Deeper and Deadlier...

Levels 21 and beyond of Rhaknar's perilous labyrinth are slated to become available just before midnight on Friday (3/18).

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Get Your Quickstone Today!

Quickstones are remarkable items. In fact, no true adventurer should ever be without one!

To find out more about the legendary quickstones, pay a visit to Rixbin's place in Trithik. You'll find it by exploring the buildings that flank Blade Square.

As the old saying goes, "Never roam without your quickstone"!

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April

The Bloodrune Collection

Due to a large number of requests, the legendary Bloodrune Collection is once again available in Tallys's Trading Post -- for one final showing!

On Sunday, April 10th, the incredible Bloodrune items will be forever retired (for the second time).

Adventurers interested in checking out this remarkable collection should immediately make their way to Tallys's Trading Post. To reach the Trading Post, travel to Western Tysa and then to Trithik. You'll find the Trading Post listed under "Nearby Locations".

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April Fools' Day Bonus

Adventurers Guild members who didn't have a chance to obtain the April Fools' Day Bonus may now do so by visiting the "windowless building with a blue door" in Hawklor, Talinus, or Trithik.

The bonus will only be available through Friday, April 8th, so don't delay!

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More Residence Upgrades

New residential upgrades are on the way. These new additions will include some functional upgrades, as well as some functional additions to existing upgrades.

Adventurers who haven't yet acquired a grand residence should seek out Faradmyn in Talinus.

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Rhaknar's Labyrinth - Level 40

Level 40 of Rhaknar's deep and deadly labyrinth will be available for play just before midnight (Eastern Time) on Wednesday, April 6th.

Adventurers preparing to descend to the 40th level of the labyrinth are advised to be on the guard -- and prepared for anything.

There will be a short pause after the release of level 40, following which levels 41 and beyond will become available.

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Power Usage & Effectiveness Being Enhanced

The usage and effectiveness of magical powers (both in and out of combat) are in the process of receiving long-awaited overhauls. The first of these power "makeovers" is already live with the power of Restoration.

Over the next short while, look for other powers (even Conjuration!) to receive updates that will help to improve their effectiveness both in and out of combat.

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Rhaknar's 'Mad' - Level 41 & Beyond

Adventurers who have descended to level 40 in Rhaknar's perilous labyrinth will soon be faced with a short series of adventures that will serve as a prerequisite for accessing Level 41...and beyond.

The first of these interim adventures, "Ugguro's Trail", is expected to be made available in the next several days.

Please Note: Adventurers seeking to embark on this series of interim adventures must have completed ALL current Runeskin-related scenarios and adventures, including those connected to the invasion of Hawklor.

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Rhaknar's Perilous Labyrinth

Beneath the ruins of his ancient tower, deep in the cursed, mist-shrouded forest of Fogbough, lies Rhaknar's deep, sprawling labyrinth.

Adventurers bold enough to enter the legendary maze (known to all as Rhaknar's 'Mad') and uncover its long-hidden secrets can expect great danger...and great rewards.

Rhaknar's 'Mad' 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!

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The Shadowfire Collection

On Sunday, April 24th, Tallys will be retiring his legendary Shadowfire collection.

Adventurers interested in checking out this remarkable collection should immediately make their way to Tallys's Trading Post. To reach the Trading Post, travel to Western Tysa and then to Trithik. You'll find the Trading Post listed under "Nearby Locations".

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Easter in Highmeadow

Adventurers interested in receving a special Easter bonus should immediately make their way to the village of Highmeadow in the Hart Hills of Southwest Tysa.

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Easter Bonus - Last Chance!

Friday, April 29th, will be the last day that the special Easter bonus will be available. If you haven't yet received your bonus, make haste for Highmeadow! You'll find the village of Highmeadow in the Hart Hills of Southwest Tysa.

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Ugguro's Trail

The ruined temple of Blacktor will serve as the setting for "Ugguro's Trail", the first in a series of interim adventures that will lead up to the unlocking of levels 41 and beyond of Rhaknar's deep and deadly labyrinth.

Adventurers who have completed the first 40 levels of Rhaknar's 'Mad', and who have finished all the Runeskin-related scenarios/adventures, will be able to take up the search for the goblin assassin known as Ugguro starting on Tuesday evening, May 3rd.

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May

The Latest Updates

Magical Powers - New & Improved! Sometime in the next several days, Adventurers Guild members will have the opportunity to try out the new & improved powers that will soon make their way into the game for all adventurers.

Changes and improvements to the combat usage of magical disciplines will appear first and will include the addition of "single use" and "sustained use" variations for most powers.

"Single use" variations of a power will function nearly indentical to how powers currently work in combat. It will still cost 1 NV to use a power's "single use" variation.

"Sustained use" variations of a power will provide an effect that will last for a certain number of combat rounds, at a cost of 1 NV.

Both the "single use" and the "sustained use" variations of a power will function at the level of the governing power.

View a preview of the updated power combat usage.

Updates to Magical Powers

Starting tomorrow evening (5/20), Adventurers Guild members will be able to register to become 'Testers' and will be granted access to a special testing area inside the "windowless building with a blue door".

In this special testing area, testers will be able to try out the new and improved combat usage of magical powers as they engage a vast and varied array of enemies in non-lethal (non-lethal for adventurers, that is) combats.

Feedback, suggestions, and reports received from Testers will be used to help shape the updated power usage before it is officially made live.

Since all combats in the special test area are non-lethal, testers will not suffer any adverse effects from losing a contest.

No Experience is awarded for combats fought inside the testing area.

Magical Powers Update

Special thanks to all the adventurers who have been testing out the updated combat usage for magical powers. Your feedback, suggestions, and reports have been extremely helpful and are very much appreciated.

The first major revision of the update to power usage (based on the feedback and suggestions received from testers) is just around the corner.

Adventurers Guild members interested in testing out the update powers may do so by visiting the "windowless building" in Hawklors, Talinus, or Trithik.

The Curse of Blacktor

The second in a series of interim adventures (the completion of which will ultimately unlock levels 41 and beyond in Rhaknar's labyrinth) is expected to become available sometime over the next several days.

Once live, "The Emblazoned Key, Part I: The Curse of Blacktor" will be found in Highmeadow, in the Hart Hills of Southwest Tysa.

Adventurers seeking to embark on this adventure must first complete the opening scenario in this series -- "Ugguro's Trail".

Copper-Emblazoned Items - Last Chance!

On Sunday, May 29th, Tallys will be retiring his legendary Copper-Emblazoned collection.

Adventurers interested in checking out this remarkable set of items should immediately make their way to Tallys's Trading Post. To reach the Trading Post, travel to Western Tysa and then to Trithik. You'll find the Trading Post listed under "Nearby Locations".

This grand collection, bequeathed to Tallys by his long-time friend, and fellow adventurer, Grimhand, is not to be missed!

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June

The Well of Blades

Adventurers interested in entering a special raffle for a magnificent Winteriron Shield should head over to the Well of Blades in Blade Square in Trithik.

This special raffle runs through Sunday, June 12th.

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The Shimmering Spring

An adventure accessible to all adventurers is now available at the Well of Blades in Blade Square in Trithik. The Shimmering Spring is the first adventure to allow adventurers to select a difficulty setting.

If you're not afraid to venture into the unknown (and to possibly get your feet wet), make your way over to the Well of Blades and look for "The Shimmering Spring" under the "Adventures for This Location" option.

To access "The Shimmering Spring", you'll first need to complete the "Caves of Westwold" adventure, available in Hawklor.

Well of Blades Raffle #2 Ending Soon

The second raffle held at the Well of Blades (Blade Square, Trithik) runs through tomorrow (Friday, June 17th). Up for grabs is one of Gripmaul's Famous Battle Elixirs.

The Battle Elixir adds a permanent bonus of 2 points to your Melee Rating and a permanent bonus of 1 point to any one of the following attributes (Might, Body, or Spirit).

If you haven't yet investigated the raffle, head on over to the Well of Blades (visit Blade Square in Trithik) and check it out!

The Onyxian Collection - Last Chance!

On Sunday, June 19th, Tallys will be retiring his grand collection of Onyxian items.

Adventurers interested in checking out this collection should immediately make their way to Tallys's Trading Post. To reach the Trading Post, travel to Western Tysa and then to Trithik. You'll find the Trading Post listed under "Nearby Locations".

The Stone Hurl Challenge II

The Stone Hurl Challenge II, a special contest to be held at Zumryn's legendary Battlegrounds on Iron Crown Isle is set to begin later tonight (6/16).

The top hurlers in this contest will be rewarded with Adventurer Tokens!

Adventurers interested in participating in the contest (and possibly hurting their backs in the process) should pay a visit to the Battlegrounds later this evening.

To reach the Battlegrounds, travel to the town of Westmere, located on the shores of Barrow Loch in Southeast Tysa, and seek out the 'Misty Loch'.

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Stone Hurl Challenge II Prizes

A special thanks to all the adventurers who took part in the second Stone Hurl Challenge at the Battlegrounds on Iron Crown Isle. Adventurer Token prizes for the top six hurlers, as well as an Experience bonus for all participants will be available later tonight (6/25).

Adventurers who managed to toss 'The Breaker' at least seven feet will be rewarded with an additional Experience bonus.

Zumryn would like to state, for the record, that SrythAdventurer will not be winning any prizes.

Thank you also to everyone who provided feedback on the event. Your comments and suggestions are always very much appreciated and will be used to help enhance future Battlegrounds events.

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July

Lady of Fallentree

Adventurers Guild members who have completed "The Emblazoned Key, Part I: The Curse of Blacktor" will soon be able to embark upon part II of the Emblazoned Key series -- "The Lady of Fallentree".

Led by three guides, you'll plunge into the vast, perilous bog known as Dragonmere Deep, in search of the ruins of an ancient temple, seeking the only known means by which to rid yourself of the curse of Blacktor.

Look for "The Emblazoned Key, Part II: The Lady of Fallentree" to be available in Highmeadow sometime in the next several days.

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Marks of Death/Runes of Life

Marks of Death and Runes of Life have been removed from the game. This is part of an effort to streamline and improve the process associated with the grim (but sometimes unavoidable) issue of character death.

You will no longer acquire Marks of Death when your character meets an unfortunate end.

If you currently possess any Marks of Death and/or Runes of Life, please pay a visit to the "windowless building with a blue door" in Hawklor, Talinus, or Trithik. There, you can have your Marks of Death removed and receive compensation (in Experience) for any Runes of Life you may have.

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7/16/11 - Unofficial Update

Multi-redundancy message:

timer tracking will now be built into the game, soon to be implemented.

It will be a customisable and run independently of your browser, so it will not reset upon shutdown.

More details here.

http://www.srythforum.com/showthread.php?p=57612#post57612

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The Latest Updates

New Replayable Scenario - The Hall of Ruin A new replayable scenario, The Hall of Ruin, is currently being prepared for play and is expected go live sometime over the next few days.

The Hall of Ruin will be available exclusively to Adventurers Guild members.

The Emblazoned Key, Part III: Scavenger's Last Hunt The third part of the Emblazoned Key series of adventures is soon to be on its way.

When it's discovered that another adventurer may have inadvertently acquired two parts of the Emblazoned Key, your mission to complete the magical symbol takes an unexpected turn.

Now, determined to obtain the two missing pieces of the key, you'll descend into the perilous Caves of Maramog in search of the missing adventurer known as the Scavenger.

Updates to Magical Powers Thanks again to all the adventurers who have provided valuable feedback and suggestions regarding the updated use of magic powers during combat. Many of your ideas have been incorporated into a new revision of the updated magic usage.

The new revision of the updated magical powers should soon be available for testing.

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August

The Hall of Ruin

The Hall of Ruin, a new replayable scenario, is expected to go live on Friday (8/5).

To be able to reach the fabled Hall and attempt to survive its perils, adventurers will first need to make their way through Shadowglen, the tangled domain of the notoriously-savage Bonejaw Clan.

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8/6/11 - Unofficial Update

The Hall of Ruin was launched on 6 August 2011, with "Nollyr's Flight" in Talinus.

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The Hall of Ruin

The Hall of Ruin, a new replayable scenario, is live...and full of the sort of peril that gets adventurers' hearts pumping...and gets their swords swinging.

To embark on your journey to reach the Hall and explore its ancient, danger-filled passages, look for the adventurer titled "Nollyr's Flight" in Talinus.

Currently, the Hall of Ruin can be replayed every 12 hours. Adventurers who have entered and escaped from the Hall more than once should expect to discover different things, now and again, when they replay the scenario.

If you do decide to head for the Hall of Ruin, please take care when making your way into Shadowglen. The tangled vale has recently been the scene of several bloody battles between some of Sryth's most illustrious adventurers and the notoriously-savage Bonejaw Clan.

The Hall of Ruin 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!

Editor note: With this announcement the previous one dated 8/2/11 was removed from the main page.

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Special Pendant Collection - Last Chance!

On Wednesday, August 17th, Tallys will be retiring the first of his special Pendant collections.

Adventurers interested in checking out this magnificent collection of pendants should immediately make their way to Tallys's Trading Post. To reach the Trading Post, travel to Western Tysa and then to Trithik. You'll find the Trading Post listed under "Nearby Locations".

Don't miss your chance to snare one of these remarkable pendants!

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The Legendary Quickstones

Adventurers interested in learning more about the legendary Quickstones should immediately pay a visit to Rixbin in Trithik.

To find Rixbin's shop, head to Blade Square and then choose to explore the buildings that flank the quadrangle.

Quickstones provide a myriad of useful benefits. No adventurer should ever set out for adventure without one!

Editor note: The three announcements dated 8/15/11 came out the same day but were listed separately on the main page. The first two came out together and the third came after the previous two had been up for a few to several hours.

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Special Pendant Collection - Update

A problem at Tallys's Trading Post (Tallys is to blame) caused his pendant collection to disappear before its scheduled retirement. Tallys's special pendant collection is now back up in the Trading Post for the next two days.

This collection will only be available through Thursday (8/18).

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Zorliarn's Enchantments - Update

If you've acquired one or both of Zorliarn's special enchantments, you will need to save your game to make certain they are active. A recent update to the enchantments (increasing their effectiveness) was put live today at approximately 1:30 PM EDT.

If you're already in possession of one or both of the enchantments, be sure to save your game to have them reactivated.

On the subject of Zorliarn and his enchantments, you can find Zorliarn in Blade Square in Trithik. However, you will need to pay a visit to the Griffon's Ledge to find out about what he has to offer to adventurers...

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Adventure Spotlight #1

The Proving Grounds I: Raid on Quaris-Taen

"As you come around a sharp bend in the road your eyes are unavoidably drawn to several plumes of thick, black smoke rising above the tops of the trees ahead. Your pulse quickens as the horrifying realization strikes you -- Quaris-Taen is burning..."

And so begins the very first Proving Grounds adventure, "Raid on Quaris-Taen". What will you discover in Quaris-Taen? You're about to find out.

Adventurers looking for challenge and reward need look no further than the Proving Grounds series of adventures.

"Raid on Quaris-Taen" and six other Proving Grounds adventures 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!

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Adventurer Appreciation Month

As has been the case for the past couple of years, September is once again declared Adventurer Appreciation Month!

This celebratory (and often rewarding) event will run through the entire month of September. Just where this year's Adventurer Appreciation Month will end up is anyone's guess.

While the main Adventurer Appreciation Month scenario is not yet available, adventurers can begin the upcoming month's events by looking for a staggering man, somewhere in Trithik.

Be sure to pay close attention to the places he mentions to you, as you will need to find him a total of three times.

The special Adventurer Appreciation Month scenarios 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!

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September

Be on the lookout...

Adventurers who've encountered the staggering man in three different locations should be on the lookout over the next couple of days for someone who will seem to take an undue interest in a certain set of ravenbone items.

An encounter with this individual will be the catalyst for launching one of this year's special Adventurer Appreciation Month scenarios.

A Chance to Double Your Rewards

As part of this year's Adventurer Appreciation Month, adventurers who donate in support of Sryth will be entered into a drawing to have the sum of their donation rewards for the month of September DOUBLED.

Seven adventurers will have their names drawn at random at the conclusion of Adventurer Appreciation Month. Those seven adventurers will have the sum of their donation rewards earned in September, 2011 doubled.

Only donations received from September 1, 2011 through September 30, 2011 are eligible for this special contest.

Thanks, as always, to all of Sryth's illustrious Adventurers Guild members, good luck, and Happy Adventurer Appreciation Month!

Donation Rewards Drawing - Update

As part of this year's Adventurer Appreciation Month, adventurers who donate in support of Sryth will be entered into a drawing to have the sum of their donation rewards for the month of September DOUBLED.

Fifteen adventurers will have their names drawn at random at the conclusion of Adventurer Appreciation Month. Those fifteen adventurers will have the sum of their donation rewards earned during September, 2011, doubled.

Entrants whose names are not among the lucky fifteen drawn, will still receive a bonus of 16 Adventurer Tokens!

Only donations received from August 25, 2011 through September 30, 2011 are eligible for this special contest.

Thank you to all of Sryth's illustrious Adventurers Guild members, good luck, and Happy Adventurer Appreciation Month!

Adventurer Appreciation Month

On Wednesday, September 7th, adventurers in possession of the three pieces of the ravenbone disc should be on the lookout for someone in Tryndmoor -- someone who will take an undue interest in the curious fragments...

Adventurer Appreciation Month

The ongoing Adventurer Appreciation Month scenario involving a particular ravenbone disc, will continue on Monday, September 18th. Adventurers who have met with Greebren in Westmere should seek out a pathfinder by the name of Irisyl in the Loch Leap alehouse in Tryndmoor.

For Adventurers Guild members seeking to embark upon this scenario, the following ordered list should ensure that you don't miss anything:

First, seek out a grey-haired, staggering man in Blade Square in Trithik. Again seek out the staggering man, this time in Talinus (you may need to search for him just a bit). Seek out the staggering man once again -- this time he's somewhere in Tryndmoor. Pay a visit to the Loch Leap alehouse in Tryndmoor to meet someone who is very interested in the items you've been collecting. Again seek out the "someone" you met, this time in Westmere (near Barrow Loch).

Completing the five encounters listed above will allow you to continue with the Adventurer Appreciation Month scenario on Monday, September 18th, at the Loch Leap alehouse in Tryndmoor.

Editor note: This announcement mistakenly listed the date as Monday, September 18th and was corrected a few hours later on the game page to the following announcement (note the date).

Adventurer Appreciation Month

The ongoing Adventurer Appreciation Month scenario involving a particular ravenbone disc, will continue on Monday, September 19th. Adventurers who have met with Greebren in Westmere should seek out a pathfinder by the name of Irisyl in the Loch Leap alehouse in Tryndmoor.

For Adventurers Guild members seeking to embark upon this scenario, the following ordered list should ensure that you don't miss anything:

• First, seek out a grey-haired, staggering man in Blade Square in Trithik.
• Again seek out the staggering man, this time in Talinus (you may need to search for him just a bit).
• Seek out the staggering man once again -- this time he's somewhere in Tryndmoor.
• Pay a visit to the Loch Leap alehouse in Tryndmoor to meet someone who is very interested in the items you've been collecting.
• Again seek out the "someone" you met, this time in Westmere (near Barrow Loch).

Completing the five encounters listed above will allow you to continue with the Adventurer Appreciation Month scenario on Monday, September 19th, at the Loch Leap alehouse in Tryndmoor.

Editor note: This is the corrected announcement (see listed date) which replaced the previous announcement.

Stone Hurl Challenge III

A contest fit for only the most hardened adventurers (and those unconcerned about the state of their backs) has returned to Zumryn's Battlegrounds on Iron Crown Isle. The Stone Hurl Challenge III is now live and waiting to test the might and mettle of Sryth's adventurers.

For your chance to win one of the grand prizes (Adventurer Tokens), please pay a visit to the Battlegrounds and look for the "Special battlegrounds events" option.

Unlike its predecessors, the third incarnation of the Stone Hurl Challenge allows adventurers to make a total of five tosses each day. These tosses can all be made at one time, making it much easier for everyone to get in the maximum number of throws before the end of the contest.

Good luck!

Donation Rewards Drawing - Update

As part of this year's Adventurer Appreciation Month, adventurers who make a donation in support of Sryth between August 25th and September 30th will automatically have the rewards for donations made duing that period DOUBLED.

Doubled rewards also include the bonus Adventurer Tokens that are included with the $34.95 and $49.95 subscription options.

There will be no drawing, as previously mentioned, because now all eligible donation rewards (those received between August 25th and September 30th, 2011) will be doubled!

The doubled donation reward bonuses will be made available following the conclusion of Adventurer Appreciation Month.

Thanks, as always, for playing and supporting Sryth!

Adventurer Appreciation Month

The Adventurer Appreciation Month scenario will continue sometime over the next few days. Adventurers should be on the lookout for a new adventure that will become available in the city of Tryndmoor.

Stone Hurl Challenge III - Prizes

Prizes and Experience rewards for the Stone Hurl Challenge III are now available. To claim a prize (if you were one of the top four finishers) and/or to receive your Experience reward (all participants), please visit the Battlegrounds and select the "Special battlegrounds events" option.

Please note that there was a small glitch earlier today that prevented some prize winners from receiving their prizes. If you were among the top four finishers in the contest and haven't yet received your Adventurer Token reward, you will now be able to collect it in the manner described above.

The third Stone Hurl Challenge featured a impressive collection of tosses, though no throw was more spectacular than the one accomplished by KragDan, whose hurl of 8 feet and 1 inch set a new record for the event. Well done!

Congratulations to all the winners and thanks to everyone for participating in the Stone Hurl Challenge!

Adventurer Appreciation Month

The final part of this year's Adventurer Appreciation Month scenario is expected to be available on Thursday (10/6). Look for the adventure titled "A Lonely Place" in Tryndmoor.

Adventurers who haven't yet embarked upon the Adventurer Appreciation Month scenario should do so by Friday, October 7th. Adventurers who begin the scenario by that date will be able to complete it at their leisure with the full, final reward intact.

Adventurers who begin the scenario after October 7th will still be able to complete it, but the final reward will no longer include any special Adventurer Appreciation Month elements.

Double Reward Bonuses

The Adventurer Appreciation Month double reward bonuses for donations (and for the subscriptions that provide special Adventurer Token bonuses) will go into effect on Sunday, October 2nd. At that time, adventurers who earned a donation or subscription reward between August 25th, 2011 and September 30th, 2011, will be able to visit the "windowless building with a blue door" to claim their extra rewards.

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October

Adventurer Appreciation Month Scenario

Adventurers will now have through October 31st to begin and complete the Adventurer Appreciation Month special scenario and earn the FULL reward.

The full reward (earned at the conclusion of the scenario) includes a unique magic item that's not to be missed! To start the scenario, look for a staggering man in Blade Square, Trithik.

Editor note: This announcement was replaced by the following announcement which was clarified due to a player question regarding actually completing the adventure before the 31st or just beginning it.

Adventurer Appreciation Month Scenario

Adventurers will now have through October 31st to begin the Adventurer Appreciation Month special scenario and earn the FULL reward, regardless of when they ultimately complete it.

The full reward (earned at the conclusion of the scenario) includes a unique magic item that's not to be missed! To start the scenario, look for a staggering man in Blade Square, Trithik.

Editor note: This announcement replaced the previous most one as it clarified the earlier post regarding actually completing the adventure before the 31st or just beginning it.

The Haunted Tower of Thorn Isle

A special Halloween-themed scenario, 'The haunted Tower of Thorn Isle', is due to go live sometime over the next several days.

This eerie (and rewarding) 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!

Special Halloween-Themed Adventure

Adventurers Guild members will soon be able to enter the town of Irongard (on the northwest shoulder of Lake Ironrain).

From Irongard, the very bravest (and only the very bravest) will be able to venture out to Thorn Isle as part of a special Halloween-Themed adventure.

Pumpkin Growing Contest

A Pumpkin Growing Contest kicks off @ Zumryn's Battlegrounds on Iron Crown Isle tonight at 8 PM (Eastern Time). The contest runs through October 31st.

The top 10 pumpkin growers will win Adventurer Tokens and all participants will earn an Experience reward.

Both the Thorn Isle Halloween adventure and the Pumpkin Growing Contest are available exclusively to Adventurers Guild members.

If you're not yet an Adventurers Guild member, upgrade your account today and enjoy full access to all of Sryth™!

Happy Halloween!

A very Happy Halloween (a few days early) to all of Sryth's illustrious adventurers!

A special Halloween-Themed adventure, which begins in the town of Irongard (on the northwest shoulder of Lake Ironrain, is slated to go live on Monday, October 31st...just in time for...Halloween...

Adventurers will be able to explore Irongard and (if they have courage enough) venture out to Thorn Isle -- an endeavour certain to test the mettle (and spine) of even the most hardened adventurer.

While in Irongard, it will be possible to earn a special Halloween treat, though only for a limited time, by encountering the town's most infamous (and most ornery) resident.

Irongard and its related Halloween-themed adventure will become available for Adventurers Guild members on Monday, October 31st.

If you're not yet an Adventurers Guild member, upgrade your account today and enjoy full access to all of Sryth™!

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November

Winter Storm Delay Update

We apologize for the recent delay with the special Halloween adventure and for the delay with the prizes/final results from the Pumpkin Growing Contest. Due to an extended and ongoing power outage caused by the unseasonal winter storm that hit the northeastern U.S., we have been without power at our primary location for the past few days.

The power outage at our primary location does not affect the game itself because the game server is located in a remote facility not suffering the effects of the power outage.

We hope to have power restored to our area and to be back up and running at our primary location sometime over the next few days. We will be making pending updates live at that time.

Thank you all for your patience and understanding and we will work to keep you posted on any developments, including the announcement of a date when the game updates will become available.

Until then, thanks as always for playing and supporting Sryth and if you're in a location that has been impacted by the storm and have lost power, stay warm and stay safe!

The Latest Updates

We again apologize for the recent delay caused by the extended power outage we experienced at our primary location, due to the unprecedented October snow storm that hit the northeast U.S.

The lights (and the heat) are now back on! Thanks again to all of our adventurers for your patience and understanding over the past several days.

With power restored, we're now back on track and will be releasing the special Halloween scenario this week. The scenario will now include include some additions that were created during our downtime.

The prizes for the Pumpkin Growing Contest, as well as the final leaderboard for the contest, will be made available at the Battlegrounds, later this evening (11/7).

All the grand prizes for the Pumpkin Growing Contest have been increased and anyone who entered the contest will receive an Adventurer Token bonus in addition to an Experience reward.

Halloween Adventure in Irongard

It's never too late for a little Halloween fun!

A special Halloween-Themed adventure, "The Haunted Tower of Thorn Isle", will go live on Friday (11/11).

Adventurers will be able to explore Irongard and (if they have courage enough) venture out to Thorn Isle -- an endeavour certain to test the mettle (and spine) of even the most hardened adventurer.

While in Irongard, it will be possible to earn a special Halloween treat, though only for a limited time, by encountering the town's most infamous (and most ornery) resident.

You'll be able to find Irongard by visiting Lake Ironrain in western Tysa.

Irongard and the special Halloween adventure are available exclusively to Adventurers Guild members.

If you're not yet an Adventurers Guild member, upgrade your account today and enjoy full access to all of Sryth™!

Irongard & The Isle of Thorns

Adventures looking for the belated Halloween-Themed adventure should immediately make their way to Irongard, located near Lake Ironrain in Western Tysa.

Through November 30th, this adventure features a special reward -- in the form of a unique and powerful magic item.

Don't miss out! Proceed to Irongard at once. If you need to stop off at an alehouse or tavern enroute, then by all means do so, but proceed to Irongard right after that!

The Elder Spirit Items - Last Chance

On November 13th, Tallys, proprietor of Sryth's most famous trading post, will be retiring his legendary collection of Elder Spirit items.

Adventurers interested in checking out this grand collection should immediately make their way to Tallys's Trading Post. To reach the Trading Post, travel to Western Tysa and then to Trithik. You'll find the Trading Post listed under "Nearby Locations".

The Elder Spirit items will be available through November 13th.

Unofficial Update

New replayable content added to Axepath on 11/18/11.

The Emblazoned Key, Part III: Scavenger's Last Hunt

The third and final part of the Emblazoned Key series of adventures (which will ultimately allow Sryth's bravest adventurers to unlock the lowest levels of Rhaknar's perilous labyrinth, is expected to be available sometime over the next several days.

Your quest for the final two pieces of the emblazoned key will take you deep into the caves of Maramog, in search of an adventurer known as 'The Scavenger'.

The Festival of Blades II

Now the property of Zumryn, the illustrious Master of the Battlegrounds on Iron Crown Isle, the Festival of Blades (following a lengthy hiatus) is gearing up for another tournament of arms.

Adventurers will be able to attempt to qualify for this tournament (in which you will square off against your fellow adventurers) within the next week.

More details soon!

Unofficial Update

There is a new adventure available at Axepath Cemetary, "The Last Trek Out." Details are in the Replayable subforum.

Editor note: This is regarding separate new content added to the Axepath replayable from the earlier unofficial update which just happened to be released separately and within a few days of each other.

Special Holiday Donation Reward Bonus

As a special Holiday bonus (Sryth is quite a festive place after all), Adventurers Guild members can choose to apply a 50% bonus to a single donation reward earned between November 30, 2011 and December 31, 2011.

To learn more about the special bonus, visit the "windowless building with a blue door" in Hawklor, Talinus, or Trithik, and look for the Donate option.

The Festival of Blades II

Starting later this evening (11/30), adventurers interested in attempting to qualify for the Festival of Blades Tournament of Arms may do so at Zumryn's Battlegrounds on Iron Crown Isle.

To qualify to be entered into the pool of tournament combatants, you will need to attempt a special challenge Zumryn has created -- a challenge he has named 'The Gauntlet'.

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December

Tournament Selection Leaderboard

The Tournament Selection Leaderboard is now available for viewing. To view the latest leaderboard, choose the "Festival of Blades II" option in the Battlegrounds.

There are currently a total of 32 spots available on the final tournament roster. This number may increase based on the total number of adventurers seeking to participate in the contest.

Please Note: Your character's statistics (which determine your place on the leaderboard) are taken from your last saved game. It's important that you save your game with an optimal equipment configuration so that you will achieve your best possible ranking on the leaderboard.

The leaderboard is upated every 15 minutes.

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For older updates see:

• Older Updates
• Game Updates 2008
• Game Updates 2009
• Game Updates 2010