[img]{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/26011876/9ccb97e2fc22f4c42fcd06590cfb57e6a7f3a29b.jpg[/img] [h1]Embark to Azurecrest Island[/h1] This week players will meet up with Bob-O once again and learn more about the Azurecrest Lance. Travel to a mysterious island that once was a home for both Water Elves and early Lolosian settlers. Uncover it’s dark history and eventually empower your Azurecrest Lance into one of two new powerful Spellforged weapons. [img]{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/26011876/98abb9455fad9ee1ef681f16b405dfd849d2c6e0.png[/img] [h2]Azurecrest Armor[/h2] The Azurecrest armor is but one of the rewards you’ll find on your adventures. This statted rare quality gear will be an alternative way to get caught up if you’re feeling a little behind in gearing. [img]{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/26011876/1593ad254e19d756c2caa250077fb78c7e9eea5c.jpg[/img] [h2]Will you choose Redemption?[/h2] One of the two upgrade paths you can choose for the Azurecrest lance is Redemption. This regal weapon has the power to call down lightning dealing high damage to the enemy struck. [img]{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/26011876/083a4b536fd69af6adbbe09e57d21501e041086e.jpg[/img] [h2]Or Scorn?[/h2] The alternative is Scorn, a loathsome shadowy weapon that drains the life force of your enemies healing you with every strike. The choice is yours to make, but don’t feel too bad you can eventually create the opposite weapon to the one you chose as the boss at the end of the Azurecrest Lance’s storyline has a chance to drop more. [img]{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/26011876/fac1b7bbe99ea2d175ddf3511eaf4541b258bae3.jpg[/img] [h2]Primal Orb Pet Update[/h2] Last week I released a statement about an error I made in releasing an item that was supposed to be reserved to players who purchased the Primal Orb Pet. As promised we are providing a shop attached to the Primal Orb Pet that will give you access to a Fiend Cape of Nulgath without the requirement of any Lost Fragments of Nulgath. Additionally, I had asked Dage to craft an exclusive version of the game known as the Primal Fiend Cape of Nulgath which will also be in the shop for no additional cost. [img]{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/26011876/1577b76aa88a609df490f5fd3e6d24e67374c292.png[/img] [h2]What’s Next?[/h2] I’m really excited to share some information on what we’ve got cooking. The team is hard at work creating a unique Talk Like a Pirate Day event this year. But, this isn’t your typical Talk Like a Pirate Day affair. As a long-time fan of Artix Entertainment and the original AdventureQuest, I’m super excited to announce we are working on a Pirate vs Ninja War for this year’s Talk Like a Pirate Day. Splinter factions within the two groups have formed and seek to put an end to the opposing side once and for all. However, this desire for destruction has awoken an ancient evil from deep within the Mysterious Isles. A new island emerges from the sea and an unseen voice calls out to the war-hungry leaders of both factions. Whispers of ancient weapons of unparalleled destruction can be theirs, an ultimate solution to their problems… DOOM to the opposing faction. The Pirate vs Ninja War introduces two new DOOM weapons into AdventureQuest 3D. Along with two new Class Skins. It’s with great pleasure that I announce the Doom Pirate and Doom Ninja, we’ve been working on this stuff in the background for a while now and the team is really excited for you guys to get your hands on this sometime in September. [img]{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/26011876/6532a87f08a89148286dc0a90c258ecc5974cc76.gif[/img] [h2]Beyond that…[/h2] We’ve begun work on a new Saga about a month ago. I can’t say too much about it yet, but I’d like to show you early progress. [img]{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/26011876/a58274c663d0d6dac7c0fb80acb2fe414188f38b.jpg[/img] [h2]New Promo Items: Azurecrest Shield[/h2] Our August promo item is the Azurecrest Cape and Shield! To get this regal shield, just purchase any package in the upgrade shop, now with 50% extra Dragon Crystals on select packages. For those that get one of the Guardian upgrade packages, you will also get the Shadow Azurecrest Cape and Shield at no extra cost. [img]{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/26011876/b71a37c042d3d0c2ad020aa053740de8c3dec1b8.jpg[/img] [h2]Thank you and... Next![/h2] We'll be showcasing our first Guild next week! [url=https://aq3d.com/news/adventurequest-guild-spotlight-series/]Share your Guild’s story and some screenshots for a chance to be featured on our Design Notes[/url]. Additionally, we're thrilled to announce the upcoming Pirate vs Ninja War event for Talk Like a Pirate Day, featuring new Doom weapons and class skins. Furthermore, our team has started work on a new Saga, and AQ3D will soon see a new homepage, a server boost, and the exceedingly 'pup'ular Dog Day, too! [b]Battle on,[/b] Clarion, Artix, and the AdventureQuest 3D Team