The time has come!

Patch 3.0.3 marks the latest phase of our Chapter III marathon. The mystical Northern Janost Forest has thrown open its gates, and now nothing can stand in your way of achieving level 60!

But, adventurers, beware!

Myths and legends abound in this unexplored new region. Innumerable expedition parties have attempted to unveil the secrets of Northern Janost Forest, yet none has ever returned to tell the tale. Ancient dragon half-breeds controlled by dark magic strike fear into the hearts of all that dwell in the forest. The road will be tough, but the rewards are immeasurable.

Northern Janost Forest

Many dangers await courageous adventurers who dare set foot in Northern Janost Forest, which is under threat from half-demon, half-dragon creatures. As if that weren’t enough, you will find yourself in the middle of a conflict between two sworn enemies: the Jyr’na and the Angren.

There is plenty to do in this hitherto unexplored land!

Relationship System

Patch 3.0.3 sees the introduction of the Relationship System in Taborea. This new feature allows you to enter into relationships using your character, which brings many advantages to group play. There are various levels of relationships available ranging from simple friendship, to full-blown marriage. The specially developed wedding chapel is open to all whether gay or straight!

Rune Extraction

The new Rune Extraction system lets you remove runes bound to your items and reuse the runes. The runes are no longer destroyed or overwritten but are placed in your inventory for a small amount of Gold.

Newbie Pet

There’s a new pet especially for new Runes of Magic players between levels 1 and 30 that will stand by your side for support.

The Newbie Pet will actively help you with leveling, heal you during battle and even supply you with interesting items. The higher the level of your character, the more skills this out-of-the-ordinary pet will be able to offer.

New Instance: The Warnorken Arena (6-player instance)

The bloodthirsty Baron Reuen von Jura’s arena in the heart of Warnorken Castle awaits new challengers. Glory and immeasurable fortune is the reward at the end of the strenuous battle that lies ahead for those who dare challenge not only the baron, but also the gigantic dragon Manticos, the Gladiator Mukhan and Consul Marachi. But beware: It may be your last battle!

Two-Player Mounts

You now have the ability to explore the beautiful world of Taborea in the company of a good friend riding on the back of one of the brand new two-player mounts. These special mounts will soon be available in the in-game Item Shop.

Pet System

Patch 3.0.2 also sees the introduction of a new pet system with more than 100 virtual pets and a whole range of new functions. To help you get acquainted with these new companions, you will be able to find new merchants in Logar, Varanas and the Obsidian Stronghold who will be able to tell you everything you need to know. By speaking to one of these new merchants, you’ll also get the opportunity to take part in a short tutorial at the end of which you can get your hands on your first pet.

After summoning your pets, they can put their range of skills at your disposal and will be your loyal companions in battle as well as indispensible crafting assistants. The pets can be managed, cared for and even combined with one another through a new and extensive menu.

Two New Public Events

Battle for Misty Grove

Take part in a battle for 6-15 players that will decide the fate of Misty Grove and bring you face-to-face with the fearless and powerful Rh’anka.

Explore the Ruins of Bymorsh

The Ruins of Bymorsh must be explored, but they remain under the control of bloodthirsty and dangerous plants. Fight your way through these tireless defenders, and protect the scientists at all cost!

Southern Janost Forest (57-58)

Northwest of Thunderhoof Hills lies the marshy expanse of the Southern Janost Forest. Its swampy lands are full of danger and hidden secrets. This is the home territory of the principality of Shador, a nation of forest-dwellers who have perfected their use of bows and arrows. The luster has faded from Shador due to the ongoing struggle against the brutal forces of Warnorken Castle, the stronghold of the cruel Baron Reuen von Jura. The castle is the source of all evil in the Southern Janost Forest. However, brave adventurers - dispatched by King Callaway - now gather in the swamps and seek to join the noble people of Shador to defeat the evil.

Instance: The Dungeon of Dalanis (6-player instance)

Deep beneath the capital Dalanis, a dungeon for aristocratic criminals has lain hidden for centuries. Corrupt Prince Maxim Erekat III used this prison for his horrific experiments, and cruel monster were created there. With the main release of Chapter III, adventure groups from level 57 will be able to access the hidden horrors under the city of the king. It is up to you to confront the dark prince to prevent further experiments.

New Battleground: Tyrefen Mountain Range (Capture the Flag)

On this new 8vs8 Battleground, 16 players - two teams of eight - can battle it out to capture or defend five large crystals. The first group to reach 5,000 points wins and gets 100 honor points.

Expanded Skill System

The new skill system allows players from level 50 to learn new skills by collecting special item sets. Once you collect a complete set, you can visit a special Black Codex dealer in Dalanis to activate the new skill. To use the new learned skill, you will need to activate it in the new interface for Set Skills. Later, you will be able to activate a maximum of five Set Skills simultaneously. Once learned, Set Skills remain permanently inside the list of Set Skills.

Expanded Housekeeper System

With Patch 3.0.1, it will be possible to hire more than one Housekeeper and to use their skills. New Housekeepers can give you useful buffs and make potions and food. You will be able to develop the Housekeeper to get more effective services.

Music Festival

In Varanas, you can find the new Music Festival with a lot of exciting quests, such as the Music Horse Show, the Scale Game or the Cavy’s Riot event.

Thunderhoof Hills (55-57)

In the south of Zandorya lie the verdant Thunderhoof Hills which are surrounded by an imposing mountain range. The region is characterized by its green meadows, rushing waterfalls and wild rivers. Several settlements are nestled in this picturesque landscape as well as the Valley of Glory where mammoth effigies of ancient war heroes rise up to the sky as reminders of past glorious battles. These were the battles in which the legendary King Kalume and his mounted allies once fought against demons and after whom the region was named. Kalume recruited elves, dwarves and other creatures alongside humans such as the rhinoceros-like Kalo people. In recognition of their support Kalume divided up the land amongst these peoples so that the land of Thunderhoof Hills is still diversely populated today.

New Collectible Card System

Starting with Patch 3.0.0, the cards which slain monsters leave behind will provide specific attribute points alongside the usual monster information which will improve the basic stats of your character. At the moment there are around 800 different monsters in the so-called ‘Monster Compendium’. – A great opportunity to make your character stronger!

Instance Difficulty Levels

With Patch 3.0.0 you’ll be able to adjust the difficulty level of the dungeons ‘Hall of Survivors’ and ‘Heart of the Ocean’ between ‘normal’ and ‘easy’. The choice of difficulty will also have an effect on the quality of the item drops in that players that choose the difficulty level of ‘normal’ will receive more valuable loot.

Instance Reward System

With the new PVE Reward System players can receive ‘Ancient Mementos’ through battling bosses. These can be swapped for rare armor items and unique fusion stones with Black Codex merchants who can be found directly in front of the ‘Hall of Survivors’ and in Boulderwind Village on the ‘Weeping Coast’.

New Interfaces: Party Recruitment and Public Encounters

The new Party Recruitment Interface makes looking for groups and guild members easier. The recruitment interface will appear just by clicking on the icon next to your character display where you can enter the desired requirements for finding the ideal member for an instance, a quest or a battle field.

You will also be able to use a new interface which will appear on your screen whenever you approach a public encounter. Current information on the encounter can be found here such as score, remaining time etc.

Guild Castle Features

New upgrades for guild castles will be available with Patch 3.0.0. Buildings within the castle can be upgraded to higher levels and stone fortifications can be constructed.

Since constructing guild castles obviously requires resources new guild quests are also being introduced (available from Guild Level 11).

‘Spirit Warrior’

You have to kill as many evil monstrous creatures as possible within the set time period of 15 minutes on an enclosed training ground. Whoever survives the two waves of attacks will find themselves face-to-face with a fierce boss opponent. Players will be rewarded for successfully completing the ‘Spirit Warrior’ trial with honor points which can be exchanged for valuable armor parts with special NPCs in the Obsidian Stronghold.

‘Needle Drill’

The mini game ‘Needle Drill’ transports players into a quadratic obstacle course consisting of 25 fields. Steel spike rise randomly from the floor which remorselessly drain players of their HP. The more needles you manage to avoid in this mini game, the more honor points you can collect.

‘Call of the Horns’

Guild members will be launched into battle in the third new mini game‚ ‘Call of the Horns’ where they must choose which side they would like to fight on, the weaker but good-natured ‘White Furs’ or the evil but stronger ‘Black Horns’ who are fighting to the death. After deciding which team you’d like to serve on all hell will break loose and whoever destroys the opposing team’s flag within 10 minutes wins.