Taking up a trade has been around since the dawn of time.  However, we got eyewitness reports of strange items never before seen.



Gnome Gnews Gnetwork investigates under cover, providing exclusive photos of the forbidden technology!



Bizarre, but ok:




Is...  is this something gnomish eyes are meant to see?




Some kind of forbidden weapon, named after a hero?



Apparently there are many objects we literally cannot perceive a name for:






























Our under cover gnagents stopped transmitting images after this.  Inquiries about their location were met with a one word reply: Kebab.

Clearly these technologies are poorly understood, and GGG advises viewers to stay away.

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TAKP is still going strong.  PoP is close to launching, it's the perfect time to play again!  Find out more here or at https://www.takproject.net/

Continuing tradition, community members gathered to hold an event as old as time itself.  We spoke with today’s fun run leader, Pith, who hosted the event.



Pith says ‘Dwarf have odd magic.  Stack many same place.  More than count.  Me call them PILE.’




   



   



   



Pith says ‘Zrelik is boss.  Point to spot, PILE moves.  PILE turns giants into bloody snow.’  Pith beams a smile.




   

   




Pith says ‘Many friends also help.  Good time.’



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We’re still kicking here, actively raiding everything that’s worth our time!  Some of the lesser events like the Coldain Ring War (Coldain Ring #10) end up being offnight fun.  It’s always a good time to drop in the forum to say hello and relive the magic of EQ on our new home, TAKP!

Greetings everyone!  We are writing to give a brief update to our membership on our latest endeavor- the ongoing cull of invasive species in Ssraeshza Temple.

About 6 months ago, members reported that a species originally slated for extermination on Norrath somehow not only evaded destruction, but had escaped to Luclin.  To make matters worse, their population grew enormously, and now the nesting area is massive.  We're calling on all of our members to contribute and provide their services in the area to keep the Shissar population under control.

Yours in the danger noodle brotherhood
Local #420

PS- If any members find a creative use for the leavings, please post photos!

1. Raid mobs are predictably rotated, so we have a google calendar to help you maximize your play time.
   
2. We're well into Luclin (new spells, Vex Thal, lots of AA, etc.) with solid strats for everything.
   
3. Highly active mains are reaching saturation of common drops.  Returning and new mains will gear up fast.
   
4. There's a revamped alt loot system to keep things interesting for your favorite pet alt.
   
5. Planes of Power is in active development.  Help make the content the best possible experience by weighing in.
   

Haute couture madness sweeps across Norrath
---Associated Free Wood Elf Press
 
It’s been some time since the embargo was lifted between Norrath and Luclin.  We traveled around the world to get a feel for what changed for our citizens.  I saw many screenshots and the corresponding stories and about vacations, mission trips, and special booze.  What was surprising is that nearly everyone talked about fashion.
 
Luclin has its fair share of exclusive fashion destinations, but there are two notably difficult to access boutiques- Ssraeshza Temple (Emperor’s room), and Vex Thal.
 
Apparently getting access to the room where the magic happens in Ssraeshza Temple involves extensive effort to get not one or two, but FOUR key parts to buzz you into the room.  Even after you buzz in, the designer, Emperor Ssraeshza has a team of bouncers and assistants that have to be distracted for long periods in order for you to shop in peace.
 
I could hardly believe what people were saying.  This sounded like an absurd amount of effort for clothing.  So I went to see what I could learn about Vex Thal.
 
Vex Thal is a sort of fashion resort with over a dozen designers tucked away in the middle of nowhere, with strict demands for entry.  Not only do you have to already be a patron of Emperor Ssraeshza, but you also must gather trinkets from across the moon to create yet another key!  Despite the barriers just for entry, people line up for the chance to enter.  Even after entering, there are literally dozens of bouncers for every designer that must be avoided or dealt with.
 
I asked a few recent shoppers about their recent trips to Luclin’s most exclusive boutiques:
 
Magician Starsha had this to say: ‘This necklace from Aten Ha Ra makes my bazongas look even more amazing!  I couldn’t be happier with my purchase.’
 
Druid Mechaike winked and muttered ‘This ring from VT not only looks baller, but it helps me light things up.  I got some dope kicks from Emp too.’
 
Shaman Ziva said ‘The fabrics and construction they use are really top notch.  No matter your shape, the fit is amazing!  Even this party mask from Ms. Aten is comfortable.’
 
Everyone that has been to either location comes away singing their praises.  Some frequent shoppers mentioned that the stock on offer is variable, occasionally leading to disappointment, but that the chance for that special something keeps them coming back for more.
 
Maybe it’s worth the trouble after all.
 
---Reporting from the treetop city of Kelethin.