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In the depths of winter, when the snow lies heavy and the mountains glisten like polished mithril, the dwarves know well how to turn the bitter chill into a celebration of life’s richest blessings. For when the winds howl and the stone halls grow quiet, there is one thing that stirs their spirits like no other: Ale!

Hark, for this is no ordinary brew. The Dwarven Ale flows deep and hearty, rich as the veins of ore beneath the mountains, and bold as the songs sung by firelight. It is the lifeblood of feasts and the nectar of tales. Gather now, kindred spirits and adventurers alike, for the tavern doors swing wide, inviting all to step into a world where warmth is not just felt but shared.

Here, amidst the glow of roaring flames and the clamor of celebration, the air fills with the scent of roasted meats, the melody of jubilant voices, and the cheer of clinking tankards. Raise your mug high and let the frothy crown of ale spill in triumph! Tell your stories, sing your songs, and toast to the bonds forged in steel and laughter.

So heed the call, weary wanderer. Cast off the weight of your travels and take your place at the table. For tonight, the ale flows freely, the spirits run high, and the winter’s chill stands no chance against the blazing heart of the dwarven halls. Drink deep and be merry, for this is a night of legends in the making!

From December 13th Friday Server Save 10:00 EST, to December 17th Tuesday Server Save 10:00 EST, Dura will have the following effects when one is drunk:

u  500% Health Regeneration
u  40% Health Pool Increase
u  20% Damage Increase FOR PVE only, all attacks, spells, and runes affected
u  35% Healing Increase for both spells and runes


To Getting Drunk!
Dura Staff

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The storm raged fiercely over the jagged peaks, casting the dark tower in bursts of silver light. At its pinnacle, the wizard stood amidst a maelstrom of howling winds and crackling electricity. His long, tattered robes billowed as his hands, wreathed in tendrils of pulsating energy, reached skyward to summon the storm’s fury. Thunder roared in answer to his commands, and bolts of lightning arced down to the tower’s spire, drawn like moths to flame. The air was thick with the acrid smell of burnt rock and stone and everything seemed bent at the great one's will.

Below, in the shadow of the mountain, a grim company of men ascended the narrow, winding path to the castle. Armed with steel and determination, their faces were lit by the faint glow of torches that struggled against the lashing rain. The townsfolk had suffered long under the wizard's shadow, his magic of energy cowering their lands and twisting their fates. Now, they moved with a desperate unity, the weight of their mission as heavy as the storm overhead. Above, the flashes of lightning silhouetted the ominous tower like a ghastly beacon, daring them to face the foe who wielded the storm.






The event, Season of Energy, will occur from Thursday November 28th Server Save to Monday December 2nd Server Save.

u During this event all energy damage that is dealt from monsters to players is increased by 15%.
u During this event all energy damage that is dealt by players to monsters is increased by 15%.
u Player energy damage will not increase against other players.
u Monsters whose core elemental identity is energy will reward bonus experience and loot. These monsters would be a Pharaoh, Warlock, Marid, Blue Djinn, Elf Arcanist, and possibly more.
u Bonus experience for the above will be 7%.
u Bonus loot for the above will be 7%.


To the Conquering of Storms,
Dura Staff

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Four Years! Whether Dwarf or Elf, Ranger, Knight, or Mage it's time to gather and celebrate with each other our shared past.






For Dura's Fourth Anniversary, just as last year, each day a small venue in a given area, usually a town, will replenish your health and mana the more you celebrate! This area will be a Non-PvP zone where you cannot die to players but you can die to monsters. It is not a protection zone. Players will have to find the area on your own but it will usually be a fun spot like a tavern or a local hangout.

So, to the tales of shared victories and daring quests, of late-night stories and laughter echoing out tavern window into the night, as legends of old intertwine with visions of what lies ahead!


 
Time of Event: Friday Server Save, November 15th 10:00 EST, to Friday Server Save, November 22nd 10:00 EST.

Fair warning that concerning the event area(s) of each day griefing/sabotaging will not be tolerated. There is no counter-play to griefing since it is a non-pvp zone -- therefore a 30 day ban, or more, will be given out to those who grief the event.


To another year in Dura,
Dura Staff

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Many new adventures await -- of brawn and brain, of mystery and great foe! Histories are to be unfolded, tragedies will be discovered. Test of strength will challenge each Duran who ventures beneath the dunes, and once below them he will either be swallowed up or come back arms laden with treasure.





Today Ank II is added to Dura! Something for everyone awaits across the desert sands of The Kha'labal! The game's endgame has been extended a great deal with new challenges awaiting each player and rewards! Much has been added, and much has been changed. Overall Dura will now not only have a great deal more to explore and vanquish but the game expands with new mechanics as well as increased depth in its gameplay, and finally a great deal of balancing and tightening up.


Note on Playing - New Launcher:
To play Ankrahmun II and Dura overall you will need to download a new Dura Launcher. A Launcher is essentially an updater that always starts up before the Client is loaded - it happens all seamlessly and automatically. For the player it's as simple as opening the Client, but instead now you will open the Launcher when you want to play. Every time you load Dura's Launcher it will automatically update anything that is new in Dura, a game-patch, a client-patch. Everything. For all intents and purposes the Launcher is simply the Client.

During this time a Dura Logo Graphic will pop up and remain on your screen which is when the download/update of the Dura Client is taking place. Sooner than later we will add a progress-loading-bar so you can follow the progress, but for now the logo will simply sit there. On a day like today where it's the first time The Launcher will run the entire process it will be between 1 to even 5 minutes, and this whole time the Dura Logo Graphic will be present and unmoving. This is normal. However after the first time The Launcher will take no longer than your Client would normally. You'll open the launcher and your client will pop up immediately.

The Game-Launcher has many advantages over a Game-Client which will make Dura overall a much better experience. You can download the Launcher here: https://classic.dura-online.com/?downloads If you have any problems please tell us in Discord - General Support


Note on Testing:
When we finished Ank II we thought we'd spend a day or two testing, no sweat and she'd be out. Boy we're we wrong -- 12 days! But we're saying this as good news: we spent A LOT of time to thoroughly test, debug, and balance things. So while I'm sure there will be some bugs as they have a wonderful way of hiding, overall you should have a very smooth experience with minimal bugs. Remember to report all bugs in Discord - Bug Reports













To mysteries and adventures!
Dura Staff

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Dura's eerie season has truly begun with spine-chilling omens lurking at every corner! Adventurers brave enough to venture forth can expect the unexpected, with winged and spidery horrors swooping down to deliver both terror and tantalizing rewards. But beware, for every demonic, undead, and unholy creature is empowered by the turning of the seasonal clock, making them more relentless than ever.

Alongside the familiar ghouls, whispers tell of new forces—creatures cloaked in darkness, emerging from realms unknown, ready to surprise even the most seasoned warriors. It's essential to stock up on garlic, holy water, and any talisman of protection, as ghastly zombies roam the streets, their sallow bones rattling as they bring a thrill of dread to every town and hideaway.

Prepare well, for the season’s horrors have only just begun, and Dura promises a haunting unlike any other!

Starting Friday, the 25th of October Server Save to Friday, the 1st of November Server Save the following will take place:

u Bats and Spiders are already giving immense bonus experience and loot
u New Halloween only raids will appear on the 25th. Be careful, some are very dangerous.
u Bats and Spiders will frequent Dura in many raids sometime before the 31st
u All Halloween Themed raids will happen more frequently sometime before the 31st
u All Halloween Themed creatures will give bonus loot and experience at 6.66% bonus sometime before the 31st
- - Dreadseer
- - Tar Ooze
- - Crawling Hand
- - Demon
- - Pharaoh
- - Pharaoh Priest
- - Giant Spider
- - Banshee
- - Lich
- - Necromancer
- - Priestess
- - Demon Skeleton
- - Vampire
- - Crypt Shambler
- - Mummy
- - Witch
- - Ghost
- - Ghoul
- - Skeleton
- - Poison Spider
- - Spider
- - Rat
- - Black Sheep



On Thursday, the 31st of October, two hours after Server Save the Headless Knight will be crossing from the lands of the dead to the mortal world.

u This year the Headless Knight will not hesitate to kill you if you get in his way. He will use his powers of death to take your life on the spot if you bar his path and you will find yourself in Temple with lower experience and no backpack. He might even threaten you for merely glancing at his visage.
u You will have to drain him of his life before he will leave this plane. You have to kill him.
u When the Headless Knight does die his body will not be moved by any ghostly spirits.
u Fallen Warriors will spawn, one for every soul (player) in the area, at the time of the Headless Knight's passing
u Fallen Warriors will be creatures which when killed will have spoils each worth an entire lifetime.



To Hallow's Eve,
Dura Staff