• All characters will be moved to the nearest town during this update.
• Items that are currently in freight will be moved to the receiver's personal warehouse. If there are overflow items, players will need to remove items from their warehouse in order to access these additional items.
• Holy Pomanders will be placed in the inventory of Cardinals, Shilien Saints, and Eva's Saints that have completed their third class transfer prior to this update. Please see the patch notes for more information on skill transfer.

In recent weeks, much of the Lineage 2 community has been following the trials and tribulations of one of their own: a story that came to a tragic end.

Keta, a clan leader on the Aria server, known to a great many players across the community, passed away on November 16th, 2009.

We at Lineage 2 Stratics would like to offer a memorial to one of our own.

Goodbye, Keta. Thank you for the memories.

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If you have a memory to share, please contribue on our forums.

The latest expansion to Lineage 2, Gracia Epilogue, has landed on the Public Test Server. NCSoft just published the patch notes for the expansion, which we reproduce below.

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The long list of events keeps rolling with the debut of the Master of Enchanting event, scheduled to run from June 30th, 2009 - July 14th, 2009.

Master Yogi's Tale

Master Yogi is a dedicated disciple who has returned from a long pilgrimage with much to share. He is offering to share his enchanting tales with all who wish to learn more. He has much to offer those who are willing to put their patience and devotion to the test. If you possess the strongest of faith, you could be rewarded with goods many only dream of.

View the details on the Event Page!

Heed the Call: Battle League Invitation

Ether's history reveals a glorious past crafted by the hands of victors who wrote it. But the reality of the present belies the blood and bedlam wrought by the contenders who try to rewrite this history.

Chaos rules the land. Power was up for grabs. With the absence of any central governing power, even an unknown commoner can aspire - and maybe, achieve - the title of the best among the best. The smallest of clan can emerge to seize control and dominate this fragmented land.

Indeed, the fate of Ether lies in the hands of whoever can manage to rise to the top.

To settle this conflict once and for all, a tournamenthas been set up by the heads of the clans who all desire this power. The invitation has been sent to all contenders and pretenders. Clans and solo soldiers, heroes and commoners alike are all invited. The quest for the best is now finally on.

Heed the call. Win this Battle League. And be the king of Ether's Chaotic Throne.

Ahoy, me hearties! Great, grand news! We gunna be plunderin' some booty from the Davy Jones' Locker!

Because o' bad weather, the Guardian's Wolves got sick an' a strong storm destroyed a couple o' ships.One o' the sunken ships containin' the herbs which be the main ingredient fo' the wolves' cure.There be a report that the sunken cargo be located along the Hellbound fort!

Arrr! We shall set sail to Hellbound fort to plunder the sunken Alchemist Chests containing the cure for the sick wolves an' bring 'em back to the Guardians.Grand rewards be awaitin' us!

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Server Launch, Detected

On October 21, Ether will finally unveil the latest addition to its expanding world: Cadmus.

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Ground and Pound.. Pumpkin Festival!!

Oct 21 - Nov 4

Halloween in Ether is near!! To celebrate the event pumpkins are being squashed by players!! Gather all those pollens and exchange them for a magical seed from Orion the Cat Plant those seeds and earn great rewards!!

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The tides of war are upon us once again. We summon each and every active defender of Ether. But we are wary that such numbers won't suffice. Hence, we seek out the veterans who have since laid down their arms, and the inactive ones who lost the zeal for battle. Returning is not easy, but we will richly reward those who will come back.

If there's a perfect time to come back to Ether's embrace, that time is now. So pick up your weapons and lay down your fears! This is a summon, a pledge, a challenge!

Return and answer the call to arms!

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