Beta for The Darkened Sea will begin on September 16, and sign-ups are open: If you're interested in beta testing, see this topic on the EQ Forums, and follow the link on Roshen's post.

New Item: The Rathe Shield Ornament

New Recipe: Spell: Crackling Blades Rk. II

Updated Items: Rune of Yirno ;  Ancient Artifact ;  Minor Alaran Cantrip ;  Ancient Tarnished Pendant ;  Brilliant Sphere of Understanding ;  Delicate Bronzed Torq ;  Khati Sha's Favorite Brush ;  Liquid Rage ;  Magnificent Opal Brooch ;  Morden's Lucky Knife ;  Orb of Timeless Night ;  Pendant of Mental Clarity ;  Sionachie's Soup Spoon ;  Solution of Unfreezing Ice ;  Sprouting Bo Staff of Ton Po ;  Staff of the First Light ;  Torq of the Rigid Spine ;  Fallen Lord's Cloak ;  Flamelink Mantle ;  Glaive of Intermittent Flame ;  Heartflame, Guide of the Sol`Dal ;  Imp Fang Hoop ;  Mantle of Chaotic Harmony ;  Rigid Crimson Shoulders ;  Royal Adjudicator's Order Keeper ;  Royal Advisor's Sash ;  Royal Executioner's Belt ;  Royal Healer's Sash ;  Sash of Silent Steps ;  Shining Savior's Rampart ;  Shoulderguard of Grandeur ;  Shriveled Leather Shroud ;  Soot Blackened Hoop ;  Sorcerer's Silken Cloak ;  Staff of Elemental Transfiguration ;  Staff of Glaring Divinity ;  Tears of the Phoenix ;  Torn Drape of Betrayal ;  Weathered Advisor's Cloak ;  Sekrivitax, Kris of the Sol`Dal ;  Royal Executioner's Ornamental Bastardsword ;  Areial's Fiery Stud ;  Beguiler's Decayed Cape ;  Beguiler's Teardrop ;  Belt of Vindictive Perseverance ;  Bloodstained Channeler's Cord ;  Brace of Woven Fire ;  Brilliant Crusher of Intermittent Flame ;  Cloak of Immaculate Purity ;  Cord of Dried Flesh ;  Councilor's Sapphire Loop ;  Crumbling Metal Links ;  Decorative Ecclesiastical Skullcrusher ;  Decrepit Cloth Cincture ;  Dirt Stained Shroud ;  Drape of Lordly Stature ;  Death Scarab Shield ;  Cowl of Dark Providence ;  Cerulean Girdle of Yore ;  Visor of the Stone Scowl ;  Treasurer's Tarnished Signet ;  Stare of Decay ;  Royal Vicar's Ornamental Buckler ;  Royal Scout's Vermillion Saber ;  Decaying Oculus Ring ;  Crypt Robber's Visor ;  Brilliant Sorcerer's Anelace ;  Betrayer's Inscribed Band ;  Royal Guardian's Chilling Visor ;  Loop of Squandered Wealth ;  Glistening Moonstone Band ;  Fallen Scout's Garnet Ring ;  Fallen Minstrel's Mask ;  Delicate Guise of Grief ;  Decrepit Veil ;  Bloodstained Shoulders ;  Ancient Cloak of Flames ;  Crested Mistmoore Ring

Updated Quests: Langseax ;  Paladin Epic 1.5 Pre-Quest ;  An Epic Request (Monk) ;  Raid Expedition: Lord Kyle Bayle ;  Raid Expedition: Burn Out ;  Raid Expedition: The Journey Home

Updated Bestiary: Aethra the Mad ;  a greater kobold shaman ;  a deathly usher ;  a jeering gargoyle ;  a will ravisher ;  a servant ;  Roslyn S`Nez ;  Vera S`Lon ;  Requisitioner Chash ;  a chest (Tower of Rot Raid) ;  an ornate iron chest ;  a chest (The Journey Home)