Shantar
Keeper of the Faith
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(3/8/04 2:50 pm)
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Week #113 (Mar 1 - Mar 7)
Current Guild Ranking (20th): Late Velious Era
AIF experienced another "transformation" this week. We have left the Velious Era, and entered the Luclin Era. Oh, it's certainly true that we have a few Velious-Era Boss MOBs to take down before we can truly say we've conquered Velious. But as Keeper of the Faith, I feel the guild making a stronger push into the Luclin content (particularly, Ssra Temple) this week than ever before. We have a recent influx of new members (9 members currently in the active recruit phase, and at least a half-dozen additional applications received in the past week). It's clear to me that this force will bolster our raid numbers, allowing us to tackle bigger content, and I predict March will be an exciting month for AIF. Here's the news in review ... enjoy, and welcome to the adventure!!
Headline News
- Settling an Old Score with Velketor: Thursday night, we had an impromptu raid on Velketor the Sorcerer. We last went against this mob almost 10 months ago, and he knocked our teeth out. This time, we settled the score: Velketor 1, Avengers 2. A lot of things went very right on this raid, including our ability to quickly move to the staging area, operate without the original raid leader, send out recovery teams to grab Avengers lost during the main raid force movement, etc. We demonstrated real raid competence with the quick buffing and prep times. Best of all, in my opinion, was how we competently handled and split 4 adds during the main fight! It's clear to me, as someone who has watch this guild grow from the very beginning, that we've become a much stronger and well-practiced raid force in the past few months. We added a bunch of new information to the Velketor Raid Strategy guide in the War Room. Great work, AIF, keep it up!
- A Little AIF Lovin' for the Plane of Hate: With no suitable RTA rotations available, we turned our Friday Night Bashin into a raid on the Plane of Hate. This allowed a great many members to gain further drops for their Marsinger Gem quests. At least 10 Marsinger drops were recovered during the raid (that's all that folks posted on the Marsinger quest table). Aaradeb gained the drops needed to complete his Gem of Enchantment and Allyssa gained the drops she needed for her Gem of Daring!
- Ssra Temple Raid: We've been hitting Ssra Temple in small groups lately, and we've made Wednesday Ssra Temple night. Each Wednesday, we'll be descending on the temple and farming it for bane weapon drops and idols. The idols are used to make the Ring of the Shissar, a key that each member of the Raid force must have before they can access the Emperor's Chamber in Ssra Temple. This Wednesday, we had four raid groups (22 members) in the basement. By the time we arrived at the zone, many of the "popular" camps had been taken. We raided the basement, obtaining Task Master pouches, Vex Thal shards for some. Best of all, we found a strange green metal that has allowed Solaxx to forge ... AIF's FIRST BANE WEAPON. Get ready, Emperor of the Shissar, we're coming for you!
- Captain Rotgrime Dies to AIF: Proving that we still visit old world zones (once in a great while), AIF helped Obsidiun with his Mage Epic this week, by killing Captain Rotgrime. Remember when this event required a Friday Night Raid Force? We now have (another) mage closing in on his epic -- guess we need to back-to-back a couple raids to the 7th Isle in Plane of Sky real soon.
- New Website and New Domain Name: AIF members have made some generous donations, allowing Tigran to register a domain for the AIF Website Project that he's been working on. You can now find AIF on the web at: www.avengersinfaith.com. AIF members are encouraged to visit the new site and register an account. Let's start to make use of this thing, and make recommendations on what to change and add to it!
- Get Ready to Torment the Insane: The makings of a new strategy guide to take down Greig Venificus was added to the War Room forum this week. Could a visit to the halls of dementia and madness be in our future soon? Let's hope so!!
Welcome to the New Recruits! (# of Members added in the past 30 days: 9)
- Gondarionas (52-Necromancer) is a friend of Wushong, and he joins AIF this week as our newest heretic. We're the first guild he's ever been in, so he fits right in with the rest of us newbs!
- Alyene (57-Druid) is a friend of Gondarionas, which reinforces an old truth we've long known -- when you welcome one new member to your family, you often welcome a few of their closest friends, too. Alyene's been described by Avengers as having a bubbly personality. And tanks that participated in our recent Velketor and Trakanon raids are letting out a sigh of relief to have her in our ranks!
- Pulazzaxx (51-Shaman) is an old friend of the guild in a new guise. This is Timmbukk (who seems to have a "thing" for double consonants in a name), and it's great to have him back in AIF. Although I'm starting to think about changing the guild name to "Shamans in Faith". Look at all the shaman in the guild these days!!
Ding -- You have gained an experience level!
| Avenger | Level | Class| Allyssa | 63 | Paladin | | Juziah | 63 | Shaman | | Soullbash | 61 | Beastlord | | Rezfold | 56 | Necromancer | | Rakka | 56 | Ranger | | Daishalnar | 54 | Beastlord | | Bonecall | 52 | Necromancer | | Serket | 52 | Berserker | |
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AAXP Leaderboard
| Avenger | AAXP | New Super Powers Learned This Week| Howlar | 111 | Divine Arbitration 1: Balances the HP of all members in the group w/ 20% penalty | | Ainolin | 88 | Boastful Bellow: Allows bard a chance to interrupt the spell casting of an opponent | | Nral | 51 | Planar Power 1: Increases max cap on stats by +5
Unholy Touch 2: Increases max damage of harm touch to 3000 HP
Spell Casting Fury 1: +2% chance to land a critical spell attack | | Raphayl | 39 | Physical Enhancement: An additional +2% bonus on top of the +10% bonus that Natural Durability(HP), Combat Agility (Avoidance), and Combat Stability(Mitigation) grant at max | | Magsham | 27 | Mental Clarity 3: Improved mana regen (+3/tick)
Radiant Cure 2: Cures your group of diseases, poisons, cures and detrimental effects | | Allyssa | 23 | Holy Steed: "... and yes, it's fast!" -- Allyssa | | Toromin | 18 | Spell Casting Fury 2: +4% chance to land a critical spell attack | | Faleria | 11 | Healing Gift 1: Increase chance of landing critical heal +3% | | Mizael | 10 | Spell Casting Fury 1: +2% chance to land a critical spell attack | | Vladthethird | 6 | Improved Natural Run Speed 3: Increase base movement rate 30%
Improved Natural Regeneration 3: Increase hit point regen (+3/tick) | |
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Keys and Flags
Veeshan's Peak, Ssra Temple and Vex Thal shards were on the menu this week. Look at all the drops!
Veeshan's Peak
- Howlar joins the VP Assault Team, completing all the turn-ins for his key to Veeshan's Peak. The First VP Assault Team now has a 65-Cleric, 65-Wizard, and 65-Ranger. We're coming up on another Trakanon kill soon, and we'll be filling the second half of that first exploratory mission to Veeshan's Peak.
- Shantar has been busy with VP key hunting this week, getting the three pieces to complete his Kylong Medallion, and two pieces needed for his Obolus Medallion. He's one dragon kill away (and 6th in line) from joining the VP Assault Team.
Ssraeshza Temple
- Nral has been getting folks interested in Ssra Temple grinding this past week. He now has his Zazush's Idol!
- Soullbash obtained his Zazush's Idol this week, and also a shiney new (very fast) pony -- when Commander Zazush droped a white silken bridle this week!
- Geffin, Mizael, and Pulazzaxx all obtained their Taskmaster pouches this week.
- Solaxx and Juziah were both awarded Taskmaster Pouches on our first "Wednesday Ssra Temple Night", Solaxx also was awarded a strange green metal, which allowed him to make AIF's first Bane Weapon!
Vex Thal Keys
- Nefarrio obtained his Kelera shard from Legionnaires of the Hand (Sanctus Seru) and his Raf shard from a quick romp in The Deep.
- Sarneho and Shantar both obtained their Vin shards from the Mines of the Ssra Temple. Sarneho went on to get his Dax shard from Akheva Ruins.
- Solaxx was VERY busy on Vex Thal questing this week, obtaining Dax, Kel, Set, Lor, and Tak shards, as well as a Glowing Orb of Lucinite this week! Great job!!
Planar Progression:
A Look at the Week in Loots
Allyssa
Gem of Daring (quest)
MAGIC ITEM LORE ITEM NO DROP
Slot: RANGE
AC: 10
STR: +5 STA: +10 WIS: +5 INT: +5
HP: +50 MANA: +50 SV FIRE: +5 SV COLD: +5
SV MAGIC: +5
WT: 0.5 Size: SMALL
Class: PAL RNG SHD BRD BST
Race: ALL |
Aaradeb
Gem of Enchantment (quest)
MAGIC ITEM LORE ITEM NO DROP
Slot: RANGE
AC: 10
CHA: +5 INT: +12 HP: +50 MANA: +50
SV FIRE: +5 SV COLD: +5 SV MAGIC: +5
WT: 0.5 Size: SMALL
Class: NEC WIZ MAG ENC
Race: ALL |
Magsham
Fur-Lined Coldain Prayer Shawl
MAGIC ITEM LORE ITEM NO DROP
Slot: SHOULDERS
AC: 4
WIS: +4 INT: +4 SV COLD: +4
WT: 2.0 Size: SMALL
Class: ALL
Race: ALL |
Rakka
Snow Storm Mask
MAGIC ITEM LORE ITEM
Slot: FACE
AC: 7
STR: +4
CR: +9
Effect: Heat Sight (Infravision)
WT: 0.0 Size: Tiny
Class: WAR CLR PAL RNG SHD DRU MNK BRD ROG SHM
Race: ALL |
Sceaduwulf
Velium Coldain Insignia Ring
MAGIC ITEM LORE ITEM NO DROP
Slot: FINGERS
AC: 8
STR: +8 SV MAGIC: +8
Effect: Shield of the Eighth (Must Equip. Casting Time: Instant)
WT: 1.0 Size: MEDIUM
Class: ALL
Race: ALL |
Shantar
Crystal Crown of Confusion
MAGIC ITEM LORE ITEM NO DROP
Slot: HEAD
AC: 10
CHR: +25 INT: +9
MANA: +45
EFFECT: Color Skew (AE Stun, 8 seconds)
WT: 0.6 SIZE: Medium
Class: ENC
Race: ALL |
| Crystal Rod of Confusion
MAGIC ITEM LORE ITEM NO DROP
Slot: HEAD
AC: 15
CHR: +10 INT: +10
MANA: +35
FR: +4 CR: +4 MR: +4 PR: +4 DR: +4
EFFECT: Color Shift (AE Stun, 6 seconds)
WT: 0.0 SIZE: Tiny
Class: ENC
Race: ALL |
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Solaxx
Corrupted Shissar Warsword
MAGIC ITEM NO DROP
Slot: PRIMARY SECONDARY
AC: 10 DMG: 6 AttDel: 20
Damage Bonus: 13 Bane DMG: +7 (Shissar)
STR: +15 DEX: +10 STA: +10 CHR: +5 WIS: +8 INT: +8 AGI: +10
HP: +50 MANA: +40
FR: +8 CR: +8 MR: +8 PR: +8
WT: 2.5 Size: Medium
Class: WAR PAL RNG SHD BRD
Race: ALL |
Shantar (65 Enchanter)
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Edited by: Shantar at: 3/9/04 7:53 am
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