Albedo
Read more about Albedo: https://neus-projects.net/wiki/index.php/Albedo

• Added a new map (courtesy of Autumn); Albedo Headquarters.
  
• New Trait: Albedo Operative: You are a member of Albedo, the morally grey alchemist and magic collective. As such, you are capable of utilizing secret portals or hijacking the Majistran portal service to teleport to the Albedo Headquarters, located at an unknown place underground.
  
  NOTE: Do not take this trait if you are not intending to roleplay a member of this organization.
  

• Fruit of Memories - From a dangerous tree, this fruit, when eaten, will briefly jumble the eater's mind. On Use: If an Amalgama, rerolls your random Amalgama skills.
  

• Argent Bite
  
• Salamandra Flame
  
• Conflagration
  
• Water Enchant
  
• Water Invoke
  
• Water Pillar
  
• Water Spout
  
• Water to Wine
  
• Wild Waterfall
  
• Refreshing Flow
  
• Purifying Aquae
  
• Drowning Chant
  
• Sea Stride
  
• Cold Splash
  
• Winter's Bite
  
• Starlight Gaze
  
• Mared Attack (Dark)
  
• Mared Attack (Acid)
  
• Mared Attack (Fire)
  
• Mared Attack (Sound)
  
• Mared Attack (Ice)
  
• Mared Attack (Lightning)
  
• Mared Buff
  
• Mared Cure
  
• Mared Purge
  
• Holy Spark
  

• Added a Town Map for Lispool.
  

• Spirit Shot - Damage is now protection-ignoring.
  

• Flame Art (Explosion) - Damage is now protection-ignoring.
  

• Mercalan Mist - Lightning weakness reduced to 3% per Rank (from 5%).
  

• On My Mark - Now main class only. Effect changed. Now applies the first Order skill you have equipped automatically on battle start. In addition, increases the duration of your Order skills by 1 round (they still only apply once).
  
• Formation Skills - All now have a Range of 5 tiles.
  

• Atlaua's Abaniko - Added Fan weapon type.
  
• Electric Axe's Nevarious Riff - Damage is now also increased by your Sound ATK.
  
• Sal Volatile - Now revives you with HP equal to target's level (from 1).
  

• Charm - Damage from status effects or field tiles no longer reduce its duration.
  
• Soaked - Lightning resistance penalty decreased to 10% (from 15%).
  

• Die Hard - Now revives you with HP equal to level (from 1).
  

A series of papers have been publicly released by the Imperial Guard detailing to the public much of what they have gathered over the course of Black Falcon's activities. However, several additional papers lacking the official insignia of the Guard appear to have been leaked or released detailing additional information. Collectively, these papers have been called the Falcon Documents and the information within these documents are detailed below. All information here can be considered public information for IC purposes.

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BLACK FALCON

A terrorist organization founded by Arael Schlager with the intent to overthrow the Empire. While Arael has personal reasons for this desire, it appears to be a message that has found a great deal of traction in areas of the world with grudges against the Empire, primarily amongst radicals who feel that there are few other options when it comes to organizations willing to go the extreme lengths they advocate. They recruit from across the breadth of the world and accept just about anyone, though based off of the demographics of Falcon members both captured and dead, they appear to have a large recruiting base in Gold where anti-Imperial sentiment burns alive and well in the vast untamed deserts despite humanitarian efforts to Oniga. It has been confirmed that Black Falcon has been receiving outside support, albeit covertly, through Strega, a third-party organization formed by Arael's brother, Cornelius. Further investigations continue to try and find if Black Falcon is receiving support from any further parties.

Historically Black Falcon have conducted a number of high-profile attacks, and are extremely willing to go after civilian targets and infrastructure, in fact valuing such targets to such an extent that they seem to value the publicity of their actions more than the outcome. Examples of this include the bombings of Cellsvich and Sanctuary Hospital induced numerous civilian casualties but largely failed to hinder continued response efforts by the Guard who were primarily stationed in Arjav and avoided a vast majority of the damages caused, while an attack on the Badlands Arena amounted to little else than a rout on the Black Falcon's end due to the combined efforts of the Guard and independent combatants there. It seems likely that they were hoping to break the populace through intimidation and fear.

Black Falcon was largely broken during their recent attacks against Voilegard, intent on releasing a plague there that would spread across the Empire and cripple the nation in its entirety. Arael, with support from Strega, achieved what could be called a pyrrhic victory, releasing the plague though Imperial efforts to contain the problem have largely succeeded since. During the attack, however, it was publicly revealed that, unbeknownst to Arael, he was largely a puppet being used by Strega and the following revelation to him caused something of a mental breakdown which shattered Black Falcon's confidence in their leader. Since then, we have received reports of countless desertions and many Black Falcon members have since turned themselves into the authorities.

What remains of their organization has retreated to their hold out in a mountainous region of northern Kysei, while a few radical members continue to operate within the Empire. In fact, a small breakaway group seems to have been formed under one Len Miyagi, a Raven Wing, who has since taken to selling Dusk Parasites on the black market somewhere northwest of Dormeho.

It seems Black Falcon are, for the moment, unable to strike at the Empire and have been removed as a major threat to Imperial interests. However, at the same time, the Empire is unable to strike at the Black Falcon as it seems unlikely the Karaten-Chaturangan alliance would allow for an Imperial Army presence of the magnitude required to assault and take such a fortified position. Diplomatic efforts are in place to eventually conduct such an operation, but alternatives remain such as the use of mercenaries or combined political pressure from other nations that have been harmed by Black Falcon before, such as Alstalsia.

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STREGA

An organization with enigmatic goals led by the manipulative Cornelius Schlager. There are five known individuals in position of great influence within Strega, including Cornelius, Sabrac, Scavenger, Forneus, and Beowhulf. Cornelius and Sabrac's locations are currently unknown, while Scavenger has been reported to be staying within a settlement just south of the Lorywell Tomb is Kysei. Forneus was captured and died in Imperial Custody and Beowhulf has been reported to have deserted Strega's ranks and his whereabouts are similarly unknown. Cornelius has since stated an intention to "achieve godhood", and though it is likely an exaggeration, it is unclear whether or not he genuinely believes it possible.

Much remains unknown about Strega. Though clearly smaller in number than Black Falcon as well as more elite, we remain unsure as to where they draw their manpower from, or where they get the supplies and equipment necessary for them to continue their activities, such as the creation of the Executioners, created by heavy experimentation on Reapers after being infected with Dusk Zero Parasites. Executioners seem to operate in small numbers but make extensive use of Void and are conditioned to follow orders even in the face of certain death. It is clear they are either receiving a great deal of outside support, or members within Strega are people of extreme influence and wealth.

Strega's activities have been numerous, though they have been largely focused on supporting Black Falcon in pursuit of whatever agenda they have, such as most recently attempting to interfere with Imperial clean up efforts of the plague released at Voilegard. We have, however, received reports of Strega pulling out of the Empire as of late, and many of their assets seem to be vacating the continent following the fall of Black Falcon. It seems they are in pursuit of a "Heron", though it is unlikely that this is a true Heron and simply a codename of sorts. Referred to consistently by "Castiel" as well, this Heron has supposedly been a thorn in Strega's side, enough for them to dedicated a moderate amount of manpower and resources to tracking her down.

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ARAEL SCHLAGER

Though the specifics of the man's origins are unknown, what is known is that Arael is from Kysei, and once a member of an elite Chaturangan unit called the King's Gambit, led by Kai Izumi, the current commander of Chaturanga's guard unit. He had something of an unconventional relationship, having fallen in love with a Felidae ex-bandit by the name of Aurelia "Syl" Flores, and was happily married with two daughters. Aurelia was eventually killed by someone claiming to be an Imperial soldier, though we cannot find records of anyone matching the description of the man. The event broke Arael and served as the foundation for his hatred of the Empire and the eventual formation of Black Falcon.

Arael took comfort in his brother, Cornelius, who manipulated Arael's grief and drove him into a journey into a Dark Zone. Arael is noted as one of the very few people who have ever returned from such a journey, the trip having only driven him further into his madness, and he served as Cornelius' pawn, an almost figurehead leader for Black Falcon up until the events of the Battle of Voilegard. He currently resides in Castle Leistung, the Black Falcon headquarters and hold out located in Kysei, where he keeps order over what remains of his organization.

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MOTHER

Not much is known about the figure known as Mother, though she seems to have taken a strange sort of fondness for Arael. Investigation has found that Mother was created by a vampire through a careful and exacting ritual, though her creator's whereabouts are unknown, nor are their reasons for creating something like this. Left alone in Egwynn, Mother eventually came into conflict with a tribe of elves there, and though unable to be defeated by them, she was sealed away inside a temple structure, converted to be a prison for her. Eventually, Cornelius and Arael discovered her, setting her free, and earning her favor. She is known as the Queen of the Dusks, having created the parasites herself. Her current location is unknown, though it's believed to be with Arael at Castle Leistung.

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CORNELIUS SCHLAGER

The founder of Strega, and just as enigmatic as the organization he has founded. Little if anything is known about the man, other than the fact that he is manipulative and power hungry. The brother of Arael Schlager, he helped to orchestrate and drive the man into the formation of Black Falcon, and helped to guide it during the height of their activities. He has proclaimed an intention to "achieve godhood" and his current whereabouts remain unknown.

This is going to be private, as with most of my applications. 

I'll be DMing Chaos!

EDIT: I'll DM Karidan instead, Chaos has enough on his plate right now...

Players could make a great use of substituting NPCs in some scenarios, so it reduces our dependence on them. My idea is granting players the ability to utilize their talents and traits to offer Inn and Repair services to other players or themselves. It could work in many different ways.

-- These services cannot be done inside dungeons. The rule of thumb should be "Can you swap classes? If not, you cannot do this then."

-- Working like this should probably have some sort of extra limitation beyond the consumed resources. Repairing should use 25 Physical Stamina, and Healing should use 25 Mental Stamina, doubled if you're performing self-service since this is not really the spirit of this addition.

There should probably be traits that make you dedicated to one of the two arts at the cost of using another, to promote notable difference between specialists and all-rounders, so far like this small example:

> Dedicated Healer
Requires the talent "First Aid" at Rank 10, only one dedication trait can be chosen.
Your hands were made for healing. Your dedication to the craft made you more efficient at it, while inept at other tasks. Healing services cost 10 Mental Stamina, but you cannot perform Repairing. Additionally, gives you a 10% bonus to the Power of healing items, skills and spells.

> Dedicated Tinkerer
Requires the talent "Maintenance" at Rank 10, only one dedication trait can be chosen.
Your hands were made for healing... weapons. Your dedication to the craft made you more efficient at it, while inept at other tasks. Repairing services cost 10 Physical Stamina, but you cannot perform Healing services. Additionally, reduces the cooldown of Emergency Service to 2 rounds, and when used, grants 'Weapon Regenerating', which restores Durability by 3 for 3 rounds.

> Dedicated Performer
Requires the talent "Galdr" at Rank 5 or more, only one dedication trait can be chosen.
Your hands were made for playing. Your dedication to the craft made you more efficient at it, while inept at other tasks. You cannot perform any special services, but your songs may randomly heal from 1-5% of the listeners' HP/FP/Stamina/Mental Stamina per proc. Additionally, you can grant all beneficial effects by yourself.

> Dedicated Fighter
Requires LV60, only one dedication trait can be chosen.
Your hands were made hurting. Your dedication to the er... "craft"... made you more efficient at it, while inept at other tasks. You cannot perform any special services, but your weapons gain 5 bonus Scaled Weapon Attack.

To interact with other players, there could be a verb, or a special item.

Currently in the new UI for our inventory, icons larger than 32x32 clip through, and block both names, and other items.

Theno's Joy's sound effect is not joyful one bit. It's scary and sounds like Siren Head is coming to get me from behind.

Can it be changed to a slowed down version of Doriad's Song of Nature?

Applicable BYOND Key - Lunchbox1946

Character Name - Nash Ackerley

Request Type - Young (looking) Age and Lower Height for a child character (Age Appearance: 10, Height: 5' 4")

Request Details - I am applying to make a Doriad who has the looks of a younger human (or elf) child. 

Reason why you are making this request (if applicable) - I'll be honest, when I make characters I find pictures I like and make characters around them, I thought this would be neat and an interesting twist on making a character of the Doriad race. I don't care for any of that lewd stuff and don't make characters with anything like that in mind so following the rules of 'no Pedo' wouldn't be a problem for me.

Roleplay & Lore supporting your request - Doriad's tend to be shorter in comparison to a human and I would think one that comes from what might be a younger tree would have younger looks, though they emerge with a world knowledge due to influence of the world around it. Though being a race that does not succumb to old age and being akin to a spirit of nature a Doriad in this position I feel might not physically change in appearance even if around a while.

Extra Note - I am making this request for my character after having made them on ignorance of knowing I had to make a request to make such a character. With that in mind I would like to formally apologize for doing so and if I need to remake, reset, or delete the character (Should my request be denied), I have no qualms of any punishment or request seen fit for the situation.

Throughout most of the Great Six, sans Egwyn and Alstalsia, outstanding parchment of high-grade is settled on notice-boards in most major city-states...

Honoring the late Doctor Latto
Grandmaster Aquamancer and consummate chief medical doctor of Chaturanga

It is extremely saddening that Doctor Latto has passed on after championing against evil. Latto was a peculiar fellow, with various cheeky antics and a multitude of quirks. Latto was professional, yet fun-loving. He was serene yet sometimes easily prickled; he was focused yet quickly distracted. Latto was a wonderful doctor, caring for his patients with proper bedside manner, yet employing appropriate no-nonsense to make certain his patients wouldn't continue down the path of recklessness. He was sincere and garrulous, yet knew when to mind his sensibilities and could see the bigger picture on most things. Latto was an astounding grandmaster Aquamancer, his very being much like lapping waves and scintillating stars. He held deep sorrow and pain, yet braved through the days, weeks, months, and years. In the end, his life lost to evil, yet his efforts have not gone unnoticed. Latto has performed well with the life he had been given to the bitter end, sacrificing himself to help vanquish evil in this world. And now, Latto must return to rest, in the very same manner as when he was born -- from water in the womb to the deep blue hue of the world.

Latto will never be forgotten. He is survived by many of his dear friends and kin. He will be remembered for his tongue-in-cheek nature, his spiffy attire, his all-around understanding of the medical field, his excellence in Aquamancy, and his ability to trudge on and plow through the greatest of darkness -- within the self, and the very world.

Please join me in honoring Doctor Latto on [Sunday, April 4th, 2021 @ 3 PM EST] at Chaturanga's Dock, just south of the Mage's Guild, where his remains shall be laid to rest in the ocean yonder.

All next of kin are encouraged to contact me directly regarding requests and wishes pertaining to the service and vigil. All who held Latto dear are urged to come and pay respects and remember him well.

Blessed be.

High Priestess Mavis Haemin
Church of Mercala

Currently, using call storm after another map wide invocation seems to extend the effect of the other invocation. This was only tested with 2 hexer invocations, unsure if it affects others.

Steps to cause bug
1) invoke a map wide spell (confirmed with spirit pain and earthbound fog)
2) try to use call storm
3) watch as when its cast, you keep the invoking status, it doesn't rain, and you can use it again
4) wait out the normal duration of the active spell and see that it lasts longer based on how many times you activate it.