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We have all the news that’s fit to share today for you! Here’s a carefully curated set of leading headlines from major GS news sources and tips by the TownCrier team. Send news and tips in via the handy web form at: http://bit.ly/TownCrierNews – We archive previous news items here at our home web site: http://gstowncrier.com/

MONDAY
#TODAY in Elanthia: [24/7: Duskruin Arena, Sewers, Heist, and Shopping] (All times Eastern)

DUSKRUIN BUYER’S CHOICE
Tell us about your favorite Duskruin Purchases, we’ll get the Buyer’s Choice list out after about a week so that you can plan your purchases! Use this little form: https://forms.gle/drTUDHhUj7k3uJs19

NEWS
To a cheer heard around the world, Wyrom declares there is no more scaling prices at Duskruin! http://bit.ly/3brMm2q

PSA
Once a month reminder: back up your GemStone data somewhere safe! For StormFront settings; here’s how: http://bit.ly/2FadiqZ and then back up your Lich folder by copying it somewhere safe. If you’re using auto-back-up software, make sure your lich location is included. Or do it the easy way with ;jbackup
BELOW THE FOLD – As previously reported

PODCAST
Milax is back from hiatus with an amazing new Podcast episode this week, What’s in a name? Enjoy guests Erek and Elysia, who were GMs in the 90’s. Learn to say Ta’Illistim correctly! It will be the perfect activity to go with your Duskruin. Listen on your favorite podcast app, or directly at the podcast’s home web page: http://bit.ly/2Hcze3j

DUSKRUIN NOTICE
Haliste announced that this is the last time that the Dark and Dangerous shop at Duskruin will be open. http://bit.ly/2SsFoSm

DUSKRUIN UPDATES
Wyrom updates Arena Mechanics on Saturday: PRAY will give you more, and the time penalty has been reduced. http://bit.ly/2S8Orcc

DUSKRUIN TIP
Goldstr has a tip for those who use ;dr_sewers: “If ya keep yer speech window visible you see all the loot ya find in it with added pluses like rare finds, etc.” Do you have a tip for Duskruin? Send it in: http://bit.ly/TownCrierNews

DUSKRUIN
Friday morning, GM Estild unveils all the details of the new mana-infused armor that is debuting at Duskruin. Read all the details, the tiers, the pricing, the enchant and ensorcel penalties, http://bit.ly/39ghaRX

DUSKRUIN EVENT
GM Estild says the spin for the person to purchase the Tier 5 certificate for Mana-infused Armor and the Tier 5 Sigil Staff will take place Tuesday, February 11, at 9:30pm at the Sigil Shop at Duskruin. http://bit.ly/2OE7XuV

DUSKRUIN
GM Thandiwe reports that scaling prices have been removed at the Penitent Petitioner shop, too. That’s the home of Nebular and Solar weapons. YAY! http://bit.ly/375xCD7

DUSKRUIN
Wyrom announced that the Bloodrune Holders have been updated – the dodecahedron got a face life with some of its feature messaging. It goes live on Friday, and will retroactively apply for all existing owners, too! http://bit.ly/39frWIo

DUSKRUIN
In a post from GM Quilic, we learn the name of his “What Goes Around” new armor script that will debut at Duskruin, and it is Karma Armor! He gives all the details, costs, inventory numbers, unlock info, etc. Read about how this armor is going to dish it out to your opponents at the officials: http://bit.ly/370eJl2

ANNOUNCEMENT
GM Estild announced an update to Mage Armor – Fire (520) aspect. It was replaced and now has a chance for a fire flare against a target when casting or attacking. There’s maths, lore, and more details about it, including a followup flare possibility! Mage Armor on Fire? Can we call it that? http://bit.ly/2vawm4w

ANNOUNCEMENT
Wyrom announces a 50% off sale in the SimuCoin Shop on FIXSKILL, FIXSTAT, Enhancive pauses, spellup pills, encumbrance potions and feather charms from Feb 7, 6pm to Feb 23 at 11:55pm for all your Duskruin extras. They will be 50% off. http://bit.ly/2usVgw1

DUSKRUIN ARENA SCRIPT
Tysong updated his Duskuin Arena script for Lich, ;tdusk, to match the announced changes for the Arena. He will evaluate it Monday and make new updates afterwards if needed. ;repository info tdusk

DUSKRUIN INFO
Duskruin (Feb 7-23) Links At A Glance–> Updates and Previews to this run: http://bit.ly/2RLjfiO ** Duskruin Primer: http://bit.ly/2rCQdE8 ** The Shops of Bloodriven Village: https://gswiki.play.net/Bloodriven_Village ** The HESS: https://gswiki.play.net/High_End_Scrip_Shop ** Main Wiki Page: https://gswiki.play.net/Duskruin_Arena ** Duskruin Map: http://bit.ly/2H1Z8Xy

DUSKRUIN PREVIEW
GM Retser will be bringing out a new Two Weapon Combat (TWC) line for Duskruin, Jorshan’s Twin Weapons. There have flares, counters that increase the flare strength as the weapons work together, choose from 4 flare types in the shop, and the flares work off the shelf! There’s lots more details, Who wants to switch to TWC just for these!? Wow! Introductory Post: http://bit.ly/2Otzf72 Enchanting and Ensorcelling penalties: http://bit.ly/3869QrS

DUSKRUIN PREVIEW
GM Retser announces new certificates at Duskruin to change parasite weapons – change the flares or change the weapon base. Read the prices and specifics at the Officials: http://bit.ly/2GX3Cib

ANNOUNCEMENT
GM Retser announced a review of experience rewards for the Quests, including Reim and Reim Fortress Defense. Night at the Academy was left unchanged. Black Swan Castle and Troubled Waters will have similar exp rewards at the end to NATA. Reim will now reward you with some extra exp for completing the entire instance, after you kill the Empress and Emperor. Read all about all the new exp at the officials: http://bit.ly/2tunuGe

UPDATE
Bards! GM Estild has freed the resistances for loresongs on armor and shields! A loresong will now give you the exact percentage of resistance on the gear. You’re going to really want his robe when you see the example, too! Read all about it at: http://bit.ly/2SgEkkh

ANNOUNCEMENT
GM Naijin spills the beans on Discord for a new Light Armor Mastery armor skill that is coming soon for Rogues, Monks, and Warriors. It’s too long to copy here, and I don’t see it on the wiki, so Discord link follows (Paste into your Discord app or it opens on the web.) tl;dr: reduce the effects of magical warding attacks and increase your effectiveness at maneuvers and evasion: http://bit.ly/382U9le

UPDATE
GM Estild has updated RECOVER ITEM, Spirit Servant (218) RECOVER, and Unholy Quickening (Sanctum of Scales snake disarm) to fist try to place ranged weapons in the left hand instead of the right hand! http://bit.ly/2UotcEC

DUSKRUIN FUN TIME
Feb 23rd is going to be Fun Times with Wyrom at Duskruin. There will be live auctions, outright purchases, and free giveaways. Sometimes one way, sometimes a combo, or all three. Already leaked/teased: Self-Knowledge item of Champion’s Might, spell 1612, an X/day combiner, and a Belt of Kai. Keep up with the news at the TownCrier Web page: http://bit.ly/2RLjfiO

UPDATE
Wizards rejoice: Major Fire (908) can now be cast upward without a target to create a firework! It’s just like the Fire Spirit (111) firework, including working with the 111 customization parchments from Ebon Gate and similar events. http://bit.ly/3bf0ig7

ELECTION 5120-WL
GM Kenstrom announces the 5120 Mayoral Season for the Landing. Mayor hopefuls have until Feb 17th to file. Campaigning is from Feb 19-Mar 21. Voting booths will be open March 21 to 24th. Read how to submit an application, what the requirements are, how it works, and more: http://bit.ly/2GUidLs The application itself: http://bit.ly/31psmJp

DUSKRUIN REMINDER
Arena Overlord Wyrom posts the new HESS Returns and Exchanges policy at Duskruin. Shop Carefully! There’s now going to be a fee of 1000 bloodscrip for all returns or exchanges of purchases at Duskruin. Read his message at the Officials: http://bit.ly/31mcSFO

ALL THE DUSKRUIN NEWS
We’ve put all the Duskruin News in one place for easy reference, and will continue to update it as information trickles in. Preparation Hints, The Duskruin Primer, New items, dates, Changes. Read up on PRAY, new items, Sewer Caches, The Trove, the HESS, Spellbound, the potions, locations of new shops We update it daily! Read up and stay tuned to the TownCrier! http://bit.ly/2RLjfiO

CALENDAR
**Upcoming Major Event Dates: [February 7-23: Duskruin] ** [Feb 17: Landing Mayoral Filing Deadline] ** [Feb 23: Fun Time With Wyrom at Duskruin] ** [March 21-24: Wehnimer’s Votes for Mayor] ** [April: Rings of Lumnis] ** [June: Rumor Woods] ** [August: Duskruin]

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