As before, here's a look back at things that happened behind the scenes. Please keep in mind that the items listed below were group efforts from staff members, and since I was relying on internal communications for notices, they do not represent the total amount of things done.

Bug Fixes
* Fixed shock issue identified to be happening with first strikes that were slice.
* Replaced missing plant grinders in several locations.
* Fixed moonblades incorrectly causing extra messaging on non light/shadow creatures.
* Fixed issue where bonded items were allowed to be deeded.
* Fixed issue with moonblades being lowered to atfeet-slot.
* Empaths attacking icy blue ghast will no longer get shock.
* Usdiwi was found in the wrong room in DRX. Corrected.
* Favor saver issue with silver serpent rings fixed.
* Issue with how pigment jars recognized uncombined water was fixed.
* Issue with WIELD LEFT with a specialty harness type was fixed.
* Typo on a sungold piece fixed.
* Problem with using holy magic on marble gargoyles dixed.
* Fixed massive bug with DEPART that resulted in favor savers giving everyone in Elanthia free full departs.
* Fixed an issue with tail curl used on items on the ground.
* Fixed table saw messaging of "you slide a table saw through the saw".
* Fixed Barbarian meditation times taking longer if refreshing an already running one.
* Alchemy typo for mixing process fixed.
* Corrected spelling of Crossings in Catrox's Forge.
* Typo of maneuvers when asking Calenra about masteries fixed.
* Lumberjack sap attack typo fixed.
* Missing Sandpaper in Riverhaven fixed.
* Elpalzi messaging from invasions fixed.
* Unable to complete normal trade route from Stone Clan to Dirge. -- Due to Duskruin. This is now fixed.
* Fixed an issue with faeweave baldrics that was letting users tie infinite items to them.
* Can no longer drag non-necromancers into Necromancer meeting rooms.
* Fixed typo of ideal in a meeting room's text.
* Fixed missing text when asking Lomtaun about Read the Ripples.
* One off fix of a belt knife that is incorrectly worn at the wrist.
* Personal coin banks no longer eat Lirums.
* Minor fix to SWOON messaging and HELP.
* Missing old veteran returned.
* TAIL BRISTLE messaging fix.
* An issue with Oweede's Place not being properly set up was fixed.
* Fixed SHORT for Dwarven iron toothpick worked into a spiral.
* Typo of acenite in Turialo's Haven corrected.
* Learning Endurance in Snow hawks. --Code was not updated to Skill 3.0 properly. Fixed.
* Thieves Guild tunnel visible. -- Fixed.
* Fixed an issue with div mirrors on tie items.
* Barbarian renown scroll can no longer go on extended vacations with people.
* Fixed typo on Dwarven tattoo in The Heavy Hammer.
* APPRAISE FOCUS HELP SCHOLARSHIP incorrected stated to use "Arcane" This is now fixed to "Logic."
* Additional issue with personal-bank coffers corrected.


Code Changes
* Siksraja shop items corrected to lore-defined rules.
* Read the Ripples spell released.
* Moonblades may now be "worn" which will cause them to float near the caster. Limit is 1.
* The penalty for nerve damage to casting increased.
* Injuried Casting feat no longer entirely negates the impact of nerve damage, but reduces it back to the old, much lesser penalty.
* Concentration penalty for casting reduced.
* Rentable meeting rooms released for Necromancers.
* Legality changes for spells:
- Grizzly Claws - Disturbing the Peace (previously resulted in Endangering the Public).
- Mind Shout - Disturbing the Peace (previously resulted in Endangering the Public).
- Damaris's Lullaby - Disturbing the Peace (previously was legal).
- Desert's Maelstrom - Disturbing the Peace (previously was legal).
- Spite of Dergati - Forbidden Practices (previously was legal).
- Hydra Hex - Disturbing the Peace (previously was legal).
* Slight changes to crime fines which will lower some and adjust others up to their minimums.
* Eyes of the Blind updated to no longer provide "necro tells."
* Moon Mage visas for F2P players now support the 100th circle moon mage ability and Stellar spell quests.
* Lowered spammy messaging for Call From Beyond zombies. Minor adjustments to mechanics.
* Paladin renown scrolls released.
* BUG item updated to disallow submittal without the item in hand.
* Deed packs updated to disallow deeding of grave, bonded items or items not registered to the deeder.
* Footman's Strike updated to reference brawling weapons and hand-worn armor.
* Altars updated to allow anyone to clean them.
* Altars updated to allow clerical rituals for Prydaen favor altars.
* Eyes of the Thirteen and Thief altars no longer not subjected to getting dirty.
* Branch Break adjusted to basic spell to allow lowbie Rangers to learn Debil.
* TKT/TKS now works on corporeal undead.



Denoted as Not Bugs
* Unable to cast basic spells. -- Happened during the ten minutes magic was turned off to handle a severe bug that went live.
* Horse caused eternal moon gate. -- Issue not related to horse, but unable to discern issue at this time.
* a Dalaeji black sapphire has no LOOK. -- Some versions intentionally do not have a LOOK.
* Hairstyle with fedora doesn't match "short" hair on character. -- User was not holding the item during bug report.
* Dokt not healing. -- NPC likely still on a timer from a previous heal on another user.
* Tied gem pouch allows more gems. -- Intended.
* Hairstyles from haircombs and fedoras do not match "short" hair length. -- Intended. Enjoy your horse-hair weave.
* Time for carving small stone blocks for work orders is shorter than others. -- Intended.
* Silverwater mine not a mine. -- On the list to be updated, but this is currently not a bug.
* Items at feet still count towards encumbrance. -- Intended. This slot is not storage.
* Shaping when a rasp is needed. -- Intentional. Using the wrong tool just penalizes the action.
* Unable to ask Guildleader about anything. -- User had triggered a shadowling trap. Intentional.
* Off warning, not in PIRP system. -- Not a bug. The system automatically updates you based on several variables. It happens when it happens and not a day sooner.
* Rat combat not visible. -- Rat atmo routed to Atmospherics window.
* Not getting backfire damage from sorcery on runestones. -- You've been lucky thus far. Enjoy your blessings.
* Cannot board sea mammoth with a bear familiar summoned and sleeping somewhere else. -- Dismiss your familiar. It prevents weirdness of bears swimming across oceans if they decide to wake up.
* Dragonspine should be Dragon's Spine. -- Dragon's Spine is an alternate name, Dragonspine is correct.
* Massive silver nugget cannot be crafted. -- Artifact of old system. Can be sold to gem shop, but not crafted.
* Married surname not showing on login. -- User has a custom login phrase.
* MM Sleep spell not working as intended. -- Working as intended.
* silver-edged Katar has had appraisal changed. -- Likely related to Appraisal ranger changes from Combat 3.0 This is intended.
* Electrum wire sold at Dwarven Culture Faire gives "long shaggy" look. -- Intended.
* Vault contents invisible sometimes. -- Unable to reproduce this without introducing String gags. User ended up assisting again and GameHost guided them to solution.
* F2P gained free title from quest. -- This is intended. Enjoy.


Unable to Solve
* Wrong verb tense on messaging. -- Submitted as item bug with no item in hand. Unable to locate source of messaging.
* Unable to add items into labeled mortar. -- Unable to reproduce. Noticed user had solved their own issue when investigation on original item began.
* Spell damage messaging issue. -- Part of a larger issue that is being looked into.

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