Return to Gianthold

Update 17 offers epic version story arc of the Reaver's Bane. Players with access to previous Ruins of Gianthold adventure pack can access it without buying anything. I.E. Heroic and epic version adventure pack aren't separate purchase, its bundled.

All players whose characters were active at the time of the implementation of update 17 were game-mailed the following 'Stormreach Chronicle 17' which read as follows:

"From:     Stormreach Chronicle 17 Subject:   Stormreaver returned to Gianthold!

STORMREAVER RETURNS TO GIANTHOLD! DRAGONS AND GIANTS SEEN FIGHTING IN TOR!

The ancient conflict between dragon and giant appears rekindled – and this time the Stormreaver himself has been seen in the battle! Many readers of this fine publication are aware of the impact these wars have had on Xen’drik. Does this new conflict portend doom for us all? This reporter hesitates to say “Yes! By all means, panic!!!” Nonetheless, readers are being urged to make sure their Chronicle subscriptions are up-to-date, for fear of missing important information that could very well save the lives of everyone they love!

In response to the conflict, the Aurum are urging people to take basic precautions, such as the delay of new construction in the Gianthold Tor, and avoiding the area if you are less than ten feet tall.

Adventurers seeking to enter this epic battle should weigh the risks before proceeding. Only the strongest and most able heroes should consider themselves brave enough to get in the middle of this fight! Those who enjoy being crushed under a gigantic boot or blasted with massive elemental breath attacks can speak to Thaden, located near the House Kundarak Bank in The Marketplace.

ARCANE RESEARCHERS MAKE COLORFUL BREAKTHROUGH!

Arcane researchers from The Twelve have made a breakthrough that will forever alter the way Augments are applied! Arcane Chromaticist Hue the Luminous tells this reporter, “We’ve found a way to embed color-based Augment Slots in just about anything! Using a newly-created process, we’ve distilled the essence of prismatic frogs into a substance that can be added to items during their creation. Stabbing your foes through the heart is now 27% more fun!”

Reports of items are coming in with Augment Slots being found in chests everywhere, and even Cannith Crafters have found that items with Augment Slots can be further crafted upon by their techniques! Some enterprising vendors have also been seen offering these new augments. Using an Augment is as easy as double-clicking on it and combining the augment with an item that contains one of these new Augment Slots. Adventurers can change their slotted augments at any time!

PIRATES CALL ON HEAVY-HITTERS FOR HELP!

Have you ever teased a small child only to discover that the child’s meaner, much-larger brother was standing nearby? The pirates of Crystal Cove have apparently decided that they are sick of adventurers beating them up and taking their stuff, and have called in tougher reinforcements for help! These new hobgoblins have allegedly been eating a diet of dragon meat and broken glass, and Crystal Cove is now prepared for the toughest Stormreach has to offer! Rumor has it these new pirates have brought with them even more-powerful loot as well! To visit Crystal Cove, speak to Sailor Calatin when he’s hanging around The Harbor.

CLASSIFIEDS:

LOST: Full set of Blue Dragonscales in the Gianthold Tor. Still attached to Dragon. If spotted, please contact nearest Agent of Argonnessen. Dragon could be considered harmless, maybe. Goes by the name “Grumpy.”

WANTED: Full set of Giant, Dragon, and Elven Relics. Contact Crag for more information.

HELP WANTED: Shoemaker’s assistant needed. Prior experience with size 78 or larger shoes helpful, but will train the right person. Good pay and benefits! Applicants must be proficient in avoiding gigantic feet during sizing procedure."

Wilderness Adventure Area

 * Ruins of Gianthold - now offers epic option and separate Slayer/Encounter/Explorer objective than heroic version.
 * See Ruins of Gianthold (Epic) for details.

Quests
Notably, The Reaver's Fate raid wasn't made epic with Update 17. Instead, the new raid The Fall of Truth was added.
 * A Cry for Help - 13 heroic/24 epic
 * Return to Cabal for One - 24 epic, now required to advance story arc, instead of the Crucible
 * A Cabal for One - 13 heroic
 * Feast or Famine - 13 heroic/24 epic
 * Foundation of Discord - 13 heroic/24 epic
 * The Maze of Madness - 13 heroic/24 epic
 * Trial by Fire - 13 heroic/24 epic
 * The Crucible - 14 heroic/24 epic, no longer required to advance story arc
 * Return to Madstone Crater - 24 epic
 * The Madstone Crater - 14 heroic
 * Return to Prison of the Planes - epic
 * The Prison of the Planes - 14 heroic
 * Return to Gianthold Tor - 24 epic
 * Gianthold Tor - 14 heroic
 * The Fall of Truth - 25 epic only

Flagging
See The Fall of Truth.

Gianthold Vendors
Main article - Update 17 named items

"Restored" Ancient Relics, Flawless Dragon Scales and corresponding Epic item options are now added to various Gianthold vendors.
 * Augments
 * Level 20 Augment Vendor Broag Umber - 6 each Relics
 * Level 24 Augment VendorAgate Twistiron - 9 each Relics + 1 Commendation of Heroism
 * Relic Armors
 * Giantcraft Apprentice Horatin - 10 Restored Giant Relics
 * Elfcraft Apprentice Hoorunoe - 10 Restored Elven Relics
 * Dragoncraft Apprentice Sangefar - 10 Restored Dragon Relics
 * Dragonscale Armors
 * Master Black Scalesmith - 20 Flawless Black Dragon Scales + 10 each Relics + 3 Commendation of Heroism
 * Master Blue Scalesmith Armec Orem - 20 Flawless Blue Dragon Scales + 10 each Relics + 3 Commendation of Heroism
 * Master White Scalesmith Rukts - 20 Flawless White Dragon Scales + 10 each Relics + 3 Commendation of Heroism

Drop location

 * Restored Dragon Relic - A Cry for Help/Foundation of Discord/The Prison of the Planes
 * Restored Elven Relic - A Cabal for One/Feast or Famine/The Crucible
 * Restored Giant Relic - The Maze of Madness/Trial by Fire/The Madstone Crater
 * Flawless Dragon Scales - Gianthold Tor epic dragon chests, something like d2-1/d3-1/d4-1 for EN/EH/EE