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Drathrok's Duskruin [[page type is::event|Quest]] is a [[Simutronics]]-run paid quest that was announced in January 2016.
Drathrok's Duskruin [[page type is::event|Quest]] is a [[Simutronics]]-run paid quest that was announced in January 2016.


==Overview==
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An overview of the history of the event, along with summaries of the various games and attractions available, can be found on the [[Drathrok's Duskruin]] page.

==Announcement==
On January 18, 2016 Duskruin was announced to players via email. <br> <br>

:::;Drathrok's Duskruin

:::;Friday at 9PM Eastern!

[[Drathrok]] and [[Zoluren]]'s leaders are sending out the call far and wide for brave adventurers to step into the newly built arenas and [[Dwarven]] mazes to hone their skills for the battles that lie ahead!
;Compete against dangerous foes (some long forgotten!) with mighty spells and abilities, never-before-seen traps, and the clock to earn [[bloodscrip]]!

Then...

Spend your hard-earned [[bloodscrip]] on '''UNIQUE ITEMS''' only available at Duskruin!

* [[Duskruin bloodscrip shops|Fleintoore's Folio]] - Unlock new verbs, stats, and features on exo weapons and more!
* [[Duskruin bloodscrip shops|Lockbox of Lirum]] - Skip the bank, handle your own exchanges!
* [[Duskruin bloodscrip shops|Verika's Trove]] - A collection of powerful boosters to make you OP!
* [[Duskruin bloodscrip shops|Frostdrums]] - Smash a limb and freeze it into oblivion!
:'''''PLUS A WHOLE LOT MORE NEW, never-before seen items!''''' <br> <br>

;What are the Duskruin Arenas?
* Face challenging foes from the far reaches of the lands!
* The difficulty rises each round!
* Avoid dangerous traps!
* Win chests that can contain powerful prizes!
* Even cheer on your friends as they compete!


;What is the Duskruin Labyrinth?
Dwarven tunnels twisted into shifting mazes!
* Find your very own [[Item:Rat|pet rat]]!
** Battle other players' rats to see whose is fiercest of all!
** Feed and care for them!
** Carry it on your shoulder or in its very own '''special''' sack!
** Keep it '''forever'''!
* Discover powerful treasures hidden by the Dwarves of [[Stone Clan]]!


;What exactly *IS* [[bloodscrip]]?
* A special currency exclusive to Drathrok's Duskruin!
* Awarded for vanquishing foes in the arenas!
* Can also be discovered within the Dwarven labyrinth!
* Can be traded, sold or given to others! But why would you?!?
* Remember, this is how you get acquire the rare items of Duskruin!
* Spend your [[bloodscrip]] to purchase prizes ONLY available at Duskruin!


;Sounds great! How do I join in?
* There are '''two''' ways to enter for your convenience!
** In Zoluren* find Drathrok's Duskruin near the Stone Clan Traders' Outpost!
** Outside Zoluren* Check {{tt|NEWS 4 1}} for portal locations! <br>
* Hang out and watch the fun '''for free'''!
* [[Free accounts|Free-to-play accounts]] are welcome without any extra visas!
* To fight in the arenas or run the maze, head on over to the [[Simucoin|Simucoin Store]]*
** Purchase [[SimuCoins|Dueling Slips]] to enter the arenas!
*** The announcer will explain the rules!
*** Kill your foes!
*** {{tt|WATCH}} for their nefarious tricks!
** Purchase [[SimuCoins|Golden Rat Tokens]] to enter the labyrinth!
*** {{tt|SEARCH}} high and low for your rat, treasure and more!
** [[SimuCoins|Dueling Slips]] and [[SimuCoins|Rat Tokens]] go on sale Friday, January 22nd!


Drathrok's Duskruin will begin THIS Friday, January 22nd around 9PM Eastern! Join your fellow adventurers in constructing the arenas, and then jump into the games! Act fast, because Duskruin won't be here long!


==Bloodscrip==
Bloodscrip is a currency similar to the [[Grey Raven Commissary]] scrip. While Grey Raven scrip is automatically accumulated in your character's total listed under the {{com|TICKETS}}, ''some'' bloodscrip starts off as an actual item when found and can be bought, sold, or otherwise traded to other characters. Once {{tt|REDEEM}}ed on a character, bloodscrip cannot be turned back into an item and traded. Bloodscrip can be obtained in the Duskruin Arena and Duskruin Labyrinth and redeemed at various locations within Duskruin and appears as {{ilink|i|Duskruin bloodscrip}}.

:Note: Because bloodscrip can be a actual item in game, it is highly recommended you treat it with the caution you would any item you would not want to lose.

==Duskruin Arena==
The arena is an individual event where a player fights against various creatures and traps in the hopes of earning prizes and [[bloodscrip]]. There are multiple arena rooms, allowing up to 50 players to be competing in the arena at once.

Spectators can use {{tt|YELL}} and {{tt|CHEER}} to encourage those in the arena, or taunt their failings. The {{tt|WATCH LIST}} command will show who is currently competing, while {{tt|WATCH}}ing any player, such as {{tt|WATCH BOB}} will allow you to track their progress.

To enter, players can {{tt|GO PORTCULLIS}} while holding a dueling slip and will be escorted to an arena and the announcer will explain the rules. Players will face 25 challengers, and every 5th one will be a 'boss', or more difficult opponent. Only one creature or opponent will face a player at a time. Players can use the {{tt|WATCH}} command to assess the situation and react accordingly to try and avoid these traps. Your time in the arena is limited, so make good use of it. If your time expires, you will be moved out to collect your winnings.

To avoid the traps, you can attempt to {{tt|PEDDLE}} to back-peddle away from the trap. If at any point you've had enough, you can {{tt|SURRENDER}} and quit early. However, if you surrender your coin and bloodscrip earnings for that session will be cut in half. Should you fail and die in the arena, you cannot {{tt|DEPART}} but will be automatically dragged out, and healed to full health. The arena's healing services include returning you back to life, but any normal death penalties (lost field experience, scrolls, etc) will still apply normally.

If a player does everything perfectly in a single session, the most they can earn is 250 bloodscrip. Players always get some bloodscrip even if they {{tt|SURRENDER}} or die, with the minimum at 50 bloodscrip for participating.

Currently, there is no specific combat mode with constructs for Empaths, but it is being considered. Necromancer and Empath, and other pets are allows in the arena. Players may receive buffs or other help from players before entering.

===Arena Titles===
Players can get several temporary titles by participating in the Duskruin Arena. These titles are temporary and clear after logging out and back in. However, if you are wearing a title the announcer will skip the introduction and rules segment of the arena session, allowing you to do more sessions faster.
:Duskruin Combatant - Earned by participating in any Duskruin arena session.
:Duskruin Arena Champion - Earned by making it through and beating all 25 rounds.
:Duskruin Arena Hero/Heroine - Earned by scoring a perfect 250 bloodscrip upon finishing the arena session.

==Duskruin Labyrinth==
Located on the eastern side of the arena, the labyrinth does not have any combat. Players enter by paying with Golden Rat Tokens, and are lead inside. True to its name, the labyrinth is a maze that occasionally reorganizes itself, so any attempt at mapping it is futile. Players can attempt to chase and capture the rat running around inside via the {{tt|SEARCH}} command. Each session, a player may do 10 searches and obtain various treasures hidden within labyrinth. There is a 1 hour time limit to perform the {{tt|SEARCH}}es with a 5 minute warning near the end.

Only one rat may be obtained per character, per opening of Duskruin. However, there are many different treasures hidden in the labyrinth, so even if a player already has a rat there are things to search for.


==Teasers==
The most bloodscrip that can be earned in any one labyrinth session is 200 bloodscrip.
[[Drathrok's Duskruin 419/Teasers|Email Teasers]]


==={{sloot|i|rat|Pet Rats}}===
=={{sloot|i|rat|Pet Rats}}==
Players can explore the Duskruin Labyrinth and try to and find their very own {{sloot|i|rat|rat companion}}. Rats bond to their owner and can be worn or stored in the sack they come with. Note that you should only stow your rat in the sack it came with when it is not worn, as doing otherwise can risk losing the rat. Rats come in many different appearances, and can be altered.
Players can explore the Duskruin Labyrinth and try to and find their very own {{sloot|i|rat|rat companion}}. Rats bond to their owner and can be worn or stored in the sack they come with. Note that you should only stow your rat in the sack it came with when it is not worn, as doing otherwise can risk losing the rat. Rats come in many different appearances, and can be altered.


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==Loot==
==Loot==
===Incidental Loot===
A listing of incidental loot you may find within Duskruin can be found at [[Duskruin loot]].
A listing of incidental loot you may find within Duskruin can be found at [[Duskruin loot]].


==Shops==
===End Loot===
Players can redeem bloodscrip for items and other prizes at [[Drathrok's Assemblage]].
Players can redeem bloodscrip for items and other prizes at [[{{FULLPAGENAME}}/Drathrok's Assemblage|Drathrok's Assemblage]].


==Auction==
==Auction==
The first {{ilink|i|Duskruin bloodscrip}} [[Duskruin Auction 419|auction]] will be held on Sunday, January 31, 2016, for the [[Prime]] instance, and Monday, February 1, 2016, for the [[Platinum]] instance. The portable auction caravans will be on the Duskruin grounds.
Results from the first [[Duskruin Auction]].


==[[Drathrok's Duskruin (location)|Duskruin Grounds]]==
==[[Drathrok's Duskruin (location)|Duskruin Grounds]]==
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The [[DragonRealms]] version of Duskruin was inspired by [[GemStone]]'s own Duskruin [[https://gswiki.play.net/mediawiki/index.php/Duskruin_Arena]].
The [[DragonRealms]] version of Duskruin was inspired by [[GemStone]]'s own Duskruin [[https://gswiki.play.net/mediawiki/index.php/Duskruin_Arena]].


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==Auction Announcement==
;DRATHROK'S DUSKRUIN AUCTION

'''Auction Date:''' Sunday January 31st, 7PM Eastern


Gather your Bloodscrip because now you're going to get a chance at some crazy cool stuff with the event-capping auction! If you thought the amazing selection of items thus far was great, just wait to see else is coming!


* '''Mindwipe''' - An evolution (or de-evolution!) of the popular brain weevils has revealed a new variant that will erase ALL knowledge of spells and magical feats from its inhaler's mind!


* '''Weapons of Vampirism''' - Shrouded in the darker corners of the realms' lore are tales of Dergati's vampires. While these weapons may not be quite so horrific, one of each of these will be auctioned so that you can permanently empower an existing weapon!
**Lifesteal - Claim your enemies' vitality as your own!
**Manasteal - Their mana is your mana!
**Willsteal - Freely swing heavy hammers of doom as your foe's endurance becomes yours!
**Soulsteal - Strengthen your spiritual health by stealing another's!


* '''Custom Packages''' - You get your choice of TWO rare custom services from the list:
**Tattoo - Say it in ink!
**Title - Where's our Bloodscrip Magnate at?
**Signature Verb - Your very own customized verb!
**Depart - Shed that mortal coil in style!
**EZScripted Item - Personalize your weapon, armor or most anything else!


* '''Alteration Bundles''' - Get up to 5 alterations for just about any item you have -- including cambrinth and other rarely altered materials!


* '''Embiggenings''' - Why settle for a Gnome-sized backpack when you could have an ogre-sized one? We'll grant 6 embiggenings to be used on any combination of containers you like!


* '''Ring of Return''' - Choose any normally available area within the realms to attune it to, and return to it every hour!


* '''Elemental Flares''' - Did you enjoy the frostdrum, flameflute and sparklute? You pick your weapon and element, and we'll add the flare to it permanently!


* '''Air Ship''' - Enjoy the trip from Lang to the islands? Some lucky winner is going to pick their very own start and end points for a NEW air ship! YOU decide if it's private or open to everyone!


* '''Ships''' - That's right. Just this one time, we're reactivating the old shipyard to create a NEW ship! You pick the name and customize the pilot, we'll do the rest!


* '''...and much, much more!'''

The competition for these fantastic items is going to be steep, so don't wait to the last minute to try and catch up! Whether you're a new player in DragonRealms or a 20-year veteran, jump into the arena or the labyrinth NOW to slay your way to incredible new items!


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Latest revision as of 18:02, 16 January 2021

< Drathrok's Duskruin

Duskruin.jpg

Drathrok's Duskruin Quest is a Simutronics-run paid quest that was announced in January 2016.

Overview

An overview of the history of the event, along with summaries of the various games and attractions available, can be found on the Drathrok's Duskruin page.

Teasers

Email Teasers

Pet Rats

Players can explore the Duskruin Labyrinth and try to and find their very own rat companion. Rats bond to their owner and can be worn or stored in the sack they come with. Note that you should only stow your rat in the sack it came with when it is not worn, as doing otherwise can risk losing the rat. Rats come in many different appearances, and can be altered.

Rats can be worn on the shoulder (in a general slot, but looks like the shoulder). Players can put them in their sack, or DROP them on the ground. Players can FEED them various types of food. Only the owner can GET the rat from the ground. The rats have several other interaction such as KICK (not that you would!), POKE, RUB, TICKLE, THUMP, TOUCH and PET.

Rats put on the ground via the DROP command will follow their owner, without risk of losing the rat. While on the ground, rats can do battle with the rats owned by other players. Rats may become wounded by battle, but they will not permanently die. Badly wounded rats will run away temporarily and return a real life day later once healed.

Currently only one rat may be obtained per character, per opening of Duskruin.

Loot

Incidental Loot

A listing of incidental loot you may find within Duskruin can be found at Duskruin loot.

End Loot

Players can redeem bloodscrip for items and other prizes at Drathrok's Assemblage.

Auction

The first Duskruin bloodscrip auction will be held on Sunday, January 31, 2016, for the Prime instance, and Monday, February 1, 2016, for the Platinum instance. The portable auction caravans will be on the Duskruin grounds.

Duskruin Grounds

A number of high-end foods and drinks as well as pickable items can be found on the grounds and in the buildings.

Trivia

The DragonRealms version of Duskruin was inspired by GemStone's own Duskruin [[1]].