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The February 2022 (Feb 11th-Feb 28th) Duskruin Event includes:

* Duskruin Arena
* Duskruin Sewers
* Duskruin Heist
* [[Bloodriven_Village/shop_listing_February_2022|The Shops of Duskruin Village]] (Give the wiki volunteers a few days after the festival opens to inventory ALL the shops and get them to the wiki.)
* [[HESS|High End Scrip Shop (HESS)]]
* The Duskruin Treasure Trove
* Mania

==Quick Links==
* [[Duskruin Arena|Main Duskruin Arena Article]]
* [[:Category:Duskruin Arena|Duskruin Arena category]]
* [[Duskruin primer]]
* [[Duskruin_Arena/February_2022_saved_posts|February 2022 Saved Posts]]
* [http://forums.play.net/forums/GemStone%20IV/Paid%20Events:%20Adventures,%20Quests,%20and%20SimuCoins/Duskruin%20Arena/view/14137 Schedule]:

:Ticket Sales begin - Friday, February 11 @ 6 PM Eastern [https://discord.com/channels/226045346399256576/594009933763051549/941393429844340736 Discord]
:Opening Night - All instances - Friday, February 11 @ 9 PM Eastern
:HESS opening - Prime, Friday, February 11 @ 9PM Eastern (Low quantity offerings available at Spin Night)
:Platinum/Shattered - Sunday, February 13 @ 6 PM Eastern (including low quantity items)
:Spin Night - Friday, February 18 @ 9 PM Eastern
:'''Respin Night! - Sunday, February 20th @ 8 PM Eastern''' [http://forums.play.net/forums/GemStone%20IV/Paid%20Events:%20Adventures,%20Quests,%20and%20SimuCoins/Announcements/view/633 Official Forum Post]
:Reverse Auctions - [http://forums.play.net/forums/GemStone%20IV/Paid%20Events:%20Adventures,%20Quests,%20and%20SimuCoins/Duskruin%20Arena/view/14279 Official Forum Post] [http://forums.play.net/forums/GemStone%20IV/Paid%20Events:%20Adventures,%20Quests,%20and%20SimuCoins/Duskruin%20Arena/view/14278 (2)]
::Friday, February 25th '''(test run)'''
::7–9pm, 10–12am

::Saturday, February 26th
::'''RESCHEDULED:''' 9pm-???

::Sunday, February 27th
::'''CANCELLED'''
:Closing Night - Monday, February 28 @ 11:59 PM Eastern.

==New for 2022 Duskruin==
===Shop Listing===
Main Post: [http://forums.play.net/forums/GemStone%20IV/Paid%20Events:%20Adventures,%20Quests,%20and%20SimuCoins/Duskruin%20Arena/view/14090 Official Forum Post]

New for 2022:

* [[BVShop:All You Knead|All You Knead]] - Tasty treasures
* [[BVShop:A Pirate Looks at Four Teas|A Pirate Looks at Four Teas]] - OSA doodads
* [[BVShop:Beyond Barriers|Beyond Barriers]] - Valence gear
* [[BVShop:Blades of Glory|Blades of Glory]] - Skates and Snowball satchels
* [[BVShop:Fireside Supplies|Fireside Supplies]] - Collapsible tripods
* [[BVShop:Fly Me to the Boon|Fly Me to the Boon]] (tentative/delayed)
* [[BVShop:The Hide and Fur Depot|Hide and Fur Depot, The]] - Fuzzy Warm Parkas
* [[BVShop:Icy Disposition|Icy Disposition]] - Greater Rhimar
* [[BVShop:Knit One, Punch Two|Knit One, Punch Two]] - Murder mittens
* [[BVShop:Kraet Aim|Kraet Aim]] - Kraet bows
* [[BVShop:New Bids on the Block|New Bids on the Block]] - New Reverse Auction area
* [[BVShop:Tiles of Chance|Tiles of Chance]] - Chance box

Final Run:

* [[BVShop:Accessories of Crime|Accessories of Crime]]
* [[BVShop:Bare Aggression|Bare Aggression]]
* [[BVShop:Cacographic Critters|Cacographic Critters]]
* [[BVShop:Crosswinds and Crosshairs|Crosswinds and Crosshairs]]
* [[BVShop:Drawing the Line|Drawing the Line]]
* [[BVShop:Hand-N-Hand|Hand-N-Hand]]
* [[BVShop:The Librarium Annex|Librarium Annex, The]]
* [[BVShop:Madder Hats Tea Room|Madder Hats Tea Room]]
* [[BVShop:Out of the Bleak|Out of the Bleak]]
* [[BVShop:Veiled Purpose|Veiled Purpose, The]]

===Winter is Coming===
Winter's Chill lingers in Bloodriven Village, details from GM Tivvy: [http://forums.play.net/forums/GemStone%20IV/Paid%20Events:%20Adventures,%20Quests,%20and%20SimuCoins/Duskruin%20Arena/view/14081 Official Forum Post]
* Cosmetic upgrades to some rooms around Bloodriven and the creatures in the arena. [https://discord.com/channels/226045346399256576/931279697373962350/931280165210841160 Discord]
* New winter-themed wares!

===[[Kraet Styles|Kraet]] Encampment===
The Kraet who visited last [[Phoenatos]] to share their wares and styles have set up a more permanent encampment on the river's edge, details from GM Thandiwe: [http://forums.play.net/forums/GemStone%20IV/Paid%20Events:%20Adventures,%20Quests,%20and%20SimuCoins/Duskruin%20Arena/view/14083 Official Forum Post]
* Five new shops can be found in the encampment, while all existing shops will be returning. [https://discord.com/channels/226045346399256576/931279697373962350/931708713239191593 Discord]

===[[Bloodrune#Legendary|Legendary Bloodrune]]===
The snow spectre, with its accompanying [[Legendary Bloodrune Cloak]]: a [[Frosty gossamer shroud]].

Main post by Thandiwe: [http://forums.play.net/forums/GemStone%20IV/Paid%20Events:%20Adventures,%20Quests,%20and%20SimuCoins/Duskruin%20Arena/view/14089 Official Forum Post] 
Snow spectre bloodrune: [https://discord.com/channels/226045346399256576/931279697373962350/935651560011206737 Discord] (spoiler)

===Raised Bloodscrip cap, Auto-Mania, and Treasure Piles===
Major changes to the bloodscrip calculations across the board, an automated auction system to reduce the overhead and Wyrom-time required for Mania, and the introduction of treasure piles.

Main post by Wyrom: [http://forums.play.net/forums/GemStone%20IV/Paid%20Events:%20Adventures,%20Quests,%20and%20SimuCoins/Duskruin%20Arena/view/14115 Official Forum Post] 
{{boldmono|DUSKRUIN MANIA}} in action: [https://discord.com/channels/226045346399256576/594009933763051549/939237646931206225 Discord] 
Reverse auction details and schedule: [http://forums.play.net/forums/GemStone%20IV/Paid%20Events:%20Adventures,%20Quests,%20and%20SimuCoins/Duskruin%20Arena/view/14279 Official Forum Post]

===Refund Policy Update===
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We are updating the refund policy on item and service purchases at Duskruin.

Our refund fee will be 10% flat for now on. We're also tightening the timelines here. HESS purchases can only be refunded within 24 hours of the service being applied.

Here is a list of other refunds:
* No refunds beyond 24 hours after general purchases. No fee on purchases made within 24-hours that are a mistake.
* No refunds on items purchased during previous runs. This has always been the policy, just repeating it.
* No refunds on Mania or Trove items. This includes refunds on other items because of your Mania/Trove win.
* No refunds on WPS services. If you make a mistake on type, please ASSIST.
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Main Post by Wyrom: [http://forums.play.net/forums/GemStone%20IV/Paid%20Events:%20Adventures,%20Quests,%20and%20SimuCoins/Duskruin%20Arena/view/14124 Official Forum Post]

===Loot Options===
Tired of emptying your inventory? Worried you're wasting experience because you're already saturated? Trying to scrape up an extra 10 bloodscrip? Wyrom introduced some new Duskruin reward options if you're not happy with the way things were: [http://forums.play.net/forums/GemStone%20IV/Paid%20Events:%20Adventures,%20Quests,%20and%20SimuCoins/Duskruin%20Arena/view/14181 Official Forum Post]

===Private Properties===
Nine new private properties will be available during Mania, in addition to the two found in the Trove, details, descriptions, and requirements from Thandiwe: [http://forums.play.net/forums/GemStone%20IV/Paid%20Events:%20Adventures,%20Quests,%20and%20SimuCoins/Duskruin%20Arena/view/14292 Official Forum Post]

==February 2022 Duskruin Item Teasers==
===New Tier for [[Fuzzy Warm Parka]] by GM Thandiwe===
A third tier will now be available at [[BVShop:The Hide and Fur Depot|The Hide and Fur Depot]] with an inventory-hiding feature, with ''three'' potential looks!

Main post from Thandiwe: [http://forums.play.net/forums/GemStone%20IV/Paid%20Events:%20Adventures,%20Quests,%20and%20SimuCoins/Duskruin%20Arena/view/14082 Official Forum Post]

===[[Valence armament/Valence Armor|Valence Armor]] and [[Valence armament/Valence Weapon|Weapons]] by GM Kenstrom===
Sword and sorcery? A new weapon and armor set sold at [[BVShop:Beyond Barriers|Beyond Barriers]], with special thanks to GM Mestys for coding.

Teaser: [http://forums.play.net/forums/GemStone%20IV/Paid%20Events:%20Adventures,%20Quests,%20and%20SimuCoins/Duskruin%20Arena/view/14084 Official Forum Post] 
Full mechanical details and verb samples: [http://forums.play.net/forums/GemStone%20IV/Paid%20Events:%20Adventures,%20Quests,%20and%20SimuCoins/Duskruin%20Arena/view/14099 Official Forum Post] 
Pricing: [http://forums.play.net/forums/GemStone%20IV/Paid%20Events:%20Adventures,%20Quests,%20and%20SimuCoins/Duskruin%20Arena/view/14141 Official Forum Post] 
Weapon and armor bases: [http://forums.play.net/forums/GemStone%20IV/Paid%20Events:%20Adventures,%20Quests,%20and%20SimuCoins/Duskruin%20Arena/view/14142 Official Forum Post]

* And yes, to clarify, the "up to 4 flares" is triggered if each attempt is successful. So if the 2nd flare goes off, but the 3rd one doesn't, then the 4th one will not fire. [https://discord.com/channels/226045346399256576/931279697373962350/937821372544057395 Discord]
* Open [[Item properties|standard flare]] (category B) slot. [https://discord.com/channels/226045346399256576/594009933763051549/940382608615944253 Discord]
* Tier 3's Shroud of Shien'tyr hides you automatically - ''independent'' of stalk/hide training. [https://discord.com/channels/226045346399256576/931279697373962350/940369668445724752 Discord]

===The [[Chance Box]] by GM Thandiwe===
A highly-customizable portable gambling game (for silvers) from [[BVShop:Tiles of Chance|Tiles of Chance]] could liven up the wait during your next event, with special thanks to GM Naiken for making the lovely little toy come to life.

Main post from Thandiwe: [http://forums.play.net/forums/GemStone%20IV/Paid%20Events:%20Adventures,%20Quests,%20and%20SimuCoins/Duskruin%20Arena/view/14092 Official Forum Post] 
Screenshots and examples: [https://discord.com/channels/226045346399256576/931279697373962350/936661141982163004 Discord]

===Upgrades for the [[Animalistic Spirit Headdress]] by GM Avaluka===
Animalistic Spirit headdresses are getting a few new tricks that you can unlock this Duskruin, including an under-description illusion and a better variety of off-the-shelf headgear has been added to the shop, [[BVShop:Heady Spirits|Heady Spirits]], this year, including functional helms with and without neck coverage.

Main Post from Avaluka: [http://forums.play.net/forums/GemStone%20IV/Paid%20Events:%20Adventures,%20Quests,%20and%20SimuCoins/Duskruin%20Arena/view/14094 Official Forum Post]

===[[Open Sea Adventures|OSA]] [[Signal Wand]]s and [[Port Sphere]]s by GM Retser===
Signal your location to nearby enemy ships or transport your ship and crew back to their starting ports instantly, with these accessories from [[BVShop:A Pirate Looks at Four Teas|A Pirate Looks at Four Teas]]!

Main Post from Retser: [http://forums.play.net/forums/GemStone%20IV/Paid%20Events:%20Adventures,%20Quests,%20and%20SimuCoins/Duskruin%20Arena/view/14101 Official Forum Post]

* Pricing and cooldowns detailed in the main post.

===[[Buxom Buccaneers]] [[Buxom Buccaneers/Skirt|Skirt]]s and [[Buxom Buccaneers/Spyglass|Spyglass]]es by GMs Tivvy and Elysani===
A new line of skirts and spyglasses for those who appreciate the brinier things in life will be available at [[BVShop:Yarrrpee Shoppe|Yarrrpee Shoppe]].

Main Post from Tivvy: [http://forums.play.net/forums/GemStone%20IV/Paid%20Events:%20Adventures,%20Quests,%20and%20SimuCoins/Duskruin%20Arena/view/14104 Official Forum Post]

===[[Collapsible Tripod]]s by GMs Thandiwe and Naos===
A collapsible tripod for use with campfires to provide heat to vessels such as tea kettles, from [[BVShop:Fireside Supplies|Fireside Supplies]] in the Kraet Encampment.

Main Post from Thandiwe: [http://forums.play.net/forums/GemStone%20IV/Paid%20Events:%20Adventures,%20Quests,%20and%20SimuCoins/Duskruin%20Arena/view/14105 Official Forum Post]

===[[Greater Rhimar Weapon]]s by GM Quilic===
Available at [[BVShop:Icy Disposition|Icy Disposition]], these weapons generate snowballs and have four tiers of special cold abilities.

Main Post from Quilic: [http://forums.play.net/forums/GemStone%20IV/Paid%20Events:%20Adventures,%20Quests,%20and%20SimuCoins/Duskruin%20Arena/view/14107 Official Forum Post] 
Additional information, including weapon bases: [http://forums.play.net/forums/GemStone%20IV/Paid%20Events:%20Adventures,%20Quests,%20and%20SimuCoins/Duskruin%20Arena/view/14138 Official Forum Post] 
Additional bases and pricing: [http://forums.play.net/forums/GemStone%20IV/Paid%20Events:%20Adventures,%20Quests,%20and%20SimuCoins/Duskruin%20Arena/view/14143 Official Forum Post]

===New [[knitting needles]] by GM Thandiwe===
[[BVShop:Knit One, Punch Two|Knit One, Punch Two]] will be offering several new yarns as well as knitting needles capable of making [[Trukt|trukt]], zesty gloves for unarmed combat. Praise and love goes to the lovely GM Vanah for making this dream come true.

Main Post from Thandiwe: [http://forums.play.net/forums/GemStone%20IV/Paid%20Events:%20Adventures,%20Quests,%20and%20SimuCoins/Duskruin%20Arena/view/14111 Official Forum Post]

===[[Kraet Style Bow]]s by GM Valyrka===
Another addition to the [[Kraet Styles]] will be available at [[BVShop:Kraet Aim|Kraet Aim]], ranged weapons!

Main Post from Valyrka: [http://forums.play.net/forums/GemStone%20IV/Paid%20Events:%20Adventures,%20Quests,%20and%20SimuCoins/Duskruin%20Arena/view/14123 Official Forum Post]

===Jorshan's Tier 3 [[Twin Weapons]] by GM Retser===
Reduced cooldowns and increased bonuses for your twin weapons, available through a new waiver at [[BVShop:On_the_Other_Hand|On the Other Hand]].

Main Post from Retser: [http://forums.play.net/forums/GemStone%20IV/Paid%20Events:%20Adventures,%20Quests,%20and%20SimuCoins/Duskruin%20Arena/view/14140 Official Forum Post]

* Flare strength will not increase. [https://discord.com/channels/226045346399256576/931279697373962350/940308599291412481 Discord]

===[[HESS]] and Big Spin updates by GM Tivvy===
Several updates to both the limited and unlimited offerings this, including a chance to purchase custom [[BVShop:Fatal Afflares|Fatal Afflares]] messaging.

Main Post from Tivvy: [http://forums.play.net/forums/GemStone%20IV/Paid%20Events:%20Adventures,%20Quests,%20and%20SimuCoins/Duskruin%20Arena/view/14154 Official Forum Post]

* Most limited items are having the available quantity increased to five. [https://discord.com/channels/226045346399256576/594009933763051549/940772290436694076 Discord]

===[[Confection Creator]] by GM Mariath===
Treasure boxes which magically produce six flavors of tasty temptation every day! Cakes, pies, cookies, cupcakes, scones, candy, or chocolate varieties available, with a special run-exclusive recipe for each.

Main Post from Mariath: [http://forums.play.net/forums/GemStone%20IV/Paid%20Events:%20Adventures,%20Quests,%20and%20SimuCoins/Duskruin%20Arena/view/14167 Official Forum Post]

===A new subscript by PM Wyrom===
Expect to hear more soon, but Wyrom is working on "some flares that work a bit like RotFlares." They'll work with your lores, and come in several flavors - including one intended only for hunting the undead. [https://discord.com/channels/226045346399256576/594009933763051549/944091768150966293 Discord]

==News and Updates==
====2022-01-24====
Mania teaser: new private properties, including an apartment added above your player shop. [https://discord.com/channels/226045346399256576/594009933763051549/935301980191076472 Discord]

====2022-01-27====
[[BVShop:Blades of Glory|Blades of Glory]]: One of the new shops in the Kraet encampment will be offering [[Ice skating|Ice Patch Skates]] and unlock certificates, as well as [[Snowball satchel|snowball satchel]] unlock certificates. [http://forums.play.net/forums/GemStone%20IV/Paid%20Events:%20Adventures,%20Quests,%20and%20SimuCoins/Duskruin%20Arena/view/14091 Official Forum Post]

====2022-01-28====
Updated spirit type/nouns for [[Animalistic Spirit]] items, including '''six''' new categories and a scattered selection of additions: [http://forums.play.net/forums/GemStone%20IV/Paid%20Events:%20Adventures,%20Quests,%20and%20SimuCoins/Duskruin%20Arena/view/14093 Official Forum Post]

====2022-02-02====
Wyrom announces that [[Bloodscrip]] rewards will be equalized between solo and group; all Arena entries will max at 300 scrip, additional details pending: [https://discord.com/channels/226045346399256576/594009933763051549/938089755168604252 Discord] 
Elysani teases some of this year's [[Illusion prop]]s at [[BVShop:Be Warez|Be Warez]], with a bit of an ocean theme: [https://discord.com/channels/226045346399256576/931279697373962350/938184618937561118 Discord] 

====2022-02-07====
Mongoose added to the [[Animalistic Spirit]] list: [http://forums.play.net/forums/GemStone%20IV/Paid%20Events:%20Adventures,%20Quests,%20and%20SimuCoins/Duskruin%20Arena/view/14146 Official Forum Post]

====2022-02-08====
Gambling kits have been updated to support At Feet placement, as well as unlock certificates: [http://forums.play.net/forums/GemStone%20IV/GemStone%20IV%20Announcements/Important%20Announcements/view/4027 Official Forum Post] 
Updates to the Duskruin Endless titles (and the title system as a whole) coming soon: [https://discord.com/channels/226045346399256576/594009933763051549/940679320907685979 Discord] 
[[Roleplaying award|Exp Orb]] chances being rolled into the {{boldmono|EVENT}} stat tracking: [https://discord.com/channels/226045346399256576/594009933763051549/940680115468255252 Discord] 
[[BVShop:Spellbound|Spellbound]] will be retaining last August's inventory for a few days before being refreshed, and a skill boost potion for [[Sanctify (330)]] will be available. [https://discord.com/channels/226045346399256576/870659243873816637/940722682515832892 Discord]
:...and [[Resist Nature (620)]]! [https://discord.com/channels/226045346399256576/870659243873816637/940800342734540821 Discord] 
Small update to the shop list. [https://discord.com/channels/226045346399256576/594009933763051549/940831211784396820 Discord]

====2022-02-11====
[[Cursed Armor]] (and upgrades) will now be available with an attunement discount at [[BVShop:Shadowed Light|Shadowed Light]]. [http://forums.play.net/forums/GemStone%20IV/Paid%20Events:%20Adventures,%20Quests,%20and%20SimuCoins/Duskruin%20Arena/view/14176 Official Forum Post]

====2022-02-13====
Mechanical flares are now available through the uncommon flare certificate in [[HESS]]; Krush, Slash, and Puncture by weapon type. [https://discord.com/channels/226045346399256576/594009933763051549/942525739897618524 Discord]

====2022-02-16====
Spin night details and listing: [http://forums.play.net/forums/GemStone%20IV/Paid%20Events:%20Adventures,%20Quests,%20and%20SimuCoins/Duskruin%20Arena/view/14225 Official Forum Post] 
Bare Aggression unlock certificate added for the final run: [http://forums.play.net/forums/GemStone%20IV/Paid%20Events:%20Adventures,%20Quests,%20and%20SimuCoins/Duskruin%20Arena/view/14234 Official Forum Post]

====2022-02-19====
Surplus items from the Big Spin will be added to HESS on Sunday, the 20th, and additional stock for the sold-out items will be spun for at 8pm. Be sure to read the new restrictions! [http://forums.play.net/forums/GemStone%20IV/Paid%20Events:%20Adventures,%20Quests,%20and%20SimuCoins/Announcements/view/633 Official Forum Post]

====2022-02-22====
What's going to be available at mania's new automated reverse auction? Among sixty items, Tivvy hinted there will be a (premade) '''blink weapon, make your own SK tattoo''' (yes, there are caveats!), a '''coraesine relic''', a '''custom spell prep prop, a language earcuff, OSA items''', and a '''[[xazkruvrixis]] shield'''. [https://discord.com/channels/226045346399256576/594009933763051549/945575607180328970 Discord] 
The Private Property Additions cart will be arriving the evening of Wednesday, February 23, with three options: Teleportation Key unlocks, Portal Attunement (entrance only), and the new Foraged Item Props. Read more here: [http://forums.play.net/forums/GemStone%20IV/Paid%20Events:%20Adventures,%20Quests,%20and%20SimuCoins/Duskruin%20Arena/view/14277 Official Forum Post] 
Thandiwe shared some Friday night reverse auction teasers, including [[Eviscerating Knife|eviscerating knives]], a [[Peretta gown]] and [[Peretta cloak|cloak]], and... a ''trash panda'' [[Coffee and tea brewing|serving set]]? [https://discord.com/channels/226045346399256576/594009933763051549/945786921421013062 Discord] 
Thandiwe provided some of the messaging for the new private property foraged item props: [https://discord.com/channels/226045346399256576/594009933763051549/945889909368061953 Discord]

====2022-02-23====
Haliste announces that remote mania attendance should be pretty seamless, thanks to {{boldmono|ESP TUNE MANIA}} to follow official announcements for this weekend's auctions, and {{boldmono|DUSKRUIN MANIA}} for info/details on the current item up for bids. [https://discord.com/channels/226045346399256576/594009933763051549/946117175519887470 Discord] 
Estild reveals the likely new stock for the pending [[BVShop:Spellbound|Spellbound]] refresh: [https://discord.com/channels/226045346399256576/870659243873816637/946153071426277376 Discord]

====2022-02-24====
'''???''' [http://forums.play.net/forums/GemStone%20IV/Paid%20Events:%20Adventures,%20Quests,%20and%20SimuCoins/Duskruin%20Arena/view/14305 Official Forum Post]
Everything but HESS and book sales will remain open until March 6th: [http://forums.play.net/forums/GemStone%20IV/Paid%20Events:%20Adventures,%20Quests,%20and%20SimuCoins/Duskruin%20Arena/view/14303 Official Forum Post]

====2022-02-25====
[[BVShop:Spellbound|Spellbound]] inventory has been refreshed. 
More information on tonight's reverse auction test, including the '''full list''' of wares: [http://forums.play.net/forums/GemStone%20IV/Paid%20Events:%20Adventures,%20Quests,%20and%20SimuCoins/Duskruin%20Arena/view/14318 Official Forum Post]

====2022-02-26====
'''AutoMania cancelled, event rescheduled for 9pm Saturday, Feb 26th.''' 
Kaikala provides an example of the Private Property Portal Attunement in action: [https://discord.com/channels/226045346399256576/594009933763051549/947282554153754684 Discord]

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