Ok, to clear up any confusion, you get BOTH a Charm and AA as a reward.<br><br>Why did they take the reward NPC (Gram Dunnar, Male Dwarf in PoK in the building South East of the Soulbinder) out of this patch? I was on Test when it happened, here's the reason:<!--EZCODE QUOTE START--><blockquote><strong><em>Quote:</em></strong><hr>[Wed Jun 11 18:36:28 2003] ** The mythical "new inhabitant" of Plane of Knowledge has been temporarily disabled due to a bug found at the last minute. Thanks very much for giving him such a workout - He'll be back in a day or so, working properly. <!--EZCODE EMOTICON START :) --><img src=
http://www.ezboard.com/images/emoticons/smile.gif ALT=":)"><!--EZCODE EMOTICON END--> **<br>[Wed Jun 11 18:37:44 2003] ** The bug in question involved him actually *removing* significant experience when approached by people of certain levels who had their exp/aaxp set in just the right (wrong?) way. Trust me. Losing half of a level isn't much of a reward. <!--EZCODE EMOTICON START ;) --><img src=
http://www.ezboard.com/images/emoticons/wink.gif ALT=";)"><!--EZCODE EMOTICON END--> Have a good night, all. **<br>[Wed Jun 11 18:38:18 2003] (And that's a great catch by the test server players - Again, we thank you. <!--EZCODE EMOTICON START :) --><img src=
http://www.ezboard.com/images/emoticons/smile.gif ALT=":)"><!--EZCODE EMOTICON END--> <hr></blockquote><!--EZCODE QUOTE END-->The GM was there in the room talking to a few of the Test players about it. They plan to have him back on Test tomorrow, and on Live servers the day after, all going well.<br><br>The Charm you get is called "Intricate Wooden Figurine". There is one for each Class, and it is tuned to the needs of that Class. It's Item Information: "Increases in power as you gain access to more Planes." Anyone of any level can obtain the charm from the NPC by saying the appropriate phrase, but it has a Required Level of 51 to equip it. Without any PoP flags, it will most likely have no starting stats, but they're quite a nice item the more flags you get. No confirmation as to whether they work for key quests or just flags, though word is it's for both.<br><br>As for the XP, you say another phrase to the NPC, and if there is an unrewarded flag/key on your character, he will grant you XP. If you have AA set to 100% XP, it will be one 1 AA point. If you have it set to Level XP, or as a split, it will be 1 AA's worth of XP. This is significant, as it does not simply reward you straight up into your AA bar, you can choose where the XP goes.<br><br>Now, the NPC text...<br><br>(If you are too low in level, assumed 46)<br><!--EZCODE BOLD START--><strong>You say, 'Hail, Gram Dunnar'</strong><!--EZCODE BOLD END--><br>The old dwarf glances at you briefly, then returns his attention to a small wooden object he is carving. 'Got no time for kids like you,' he grunts.<br><br>(If you are of a high enough level, assumed 46+)<br><!--EZCODE BOLD START--><strong>You say, 'Hail, Gram Dunnar'</strong><!--EZCODE BOLD END--><br>The old dwarf looks up at you slowly, his wrinkled hands continuing to carve a small wooden object. He grins as he eyes your dust-covered outfit and well-used equipment. 'Ahh, a young adventurer,' he says. 'Warms my heart to see the spirit I once had still going strong. Got too old, you see." He strokes his beard. 'Tried taking up a [craft], but it just isn't the same. Sure would be nice to hear some [stories] about those new places I'll never get to see.'<br><br><!--EZCODE BOLD START--><strong>You say, 'craft'</strong><!--EZCODE BOLD END--><br>Gram Dunnar stops carving and holds up the object between his short fingers. It is a figurine of a swordsman with many intricate details. 'No one really wants to buy them, these days. If there's no magic in it. . .' he shrugs. 'Still, something to take up some time.' He rummages through some finished pieces on the floor around him, picks up one, and tosses it to you. 'Here,' he says. 'Maybe it'll bring you some luck.'<br><!--EZCODE ITALIC START--><em>*** Obtain Intricate Wooden Figurine (Class specific version) from Gram Dunnar ***</em><!--EZCODE ITALIC END--><br><br><!--EZCODE BOLD START--><strong>You say, 'have stories'</strong><!--EZCODE BOLD END--> (#1 - Plane of Valor & Plane of Storms)<br>Gram Dunnar listens eagerly to your tales of the Plane of Valor and Plane of Storms. 'Everything turned to glass by the dragon! That must be a sight,' he exclaims. 'Wish I could go there,' he sighs.<br><!--EZCODE ITALIC START--><em>*** Obtain equivalent of 1 AA in XP ***</em><!--EZCODE ITALIC END--><br><br><!--EZCODE BOLD START--><strong>You say, 'have stories'</strong><!--EZCODE BOLD END--> (#2 - Crypt of Decay)<br>Gram Dunnar shudders as you tell him of the Crypt of Decay. 'A foul place, indeed. I would have loved to slay a few of those creatures, though.' His hand clenches and his eyes look past you. 'Ah, the battles I used to have,' he mutters.<br><!--EZCODE ITALIC START--><em>*** Obtain equivalent of 1 AA in XP ***</em><!--EZCODE ITALIC END--><br><br><!--EZCODE BOLD START--><strong>You say, 'have stories'</strong><!--EZCODE BOLD END--> (#3 - Plane of Torment)<br>Gram Dunnar listens attentively to your story of the Plane of Torment. 'Ravens with bloody eyes,' he muses, 'and creatures with four mouths?' He shakes his head. 'Never in my day did I see such things.'<br><!--EZCODE ITALIC START--><em>*** Obtain equivalent of 1 AA in XP ***</em><!--EZCODE ITALIC END--><br><br><!--EZCODE BOLD START--><strong>You say, 'have stories'</strong><!--EZCODE BOLD END--> (#4 - Halls of Honor)<br>'Animated suits of armor, eh?' Gram says as you tell him of the Halls of Honor. 'Saw something like that once, but never so many as that.' His eyes get a faraway look. 'If I only I still had my youth.'<br><!--EZCODE ITALIC START--><em>*** Obtain equivalent of 1 AA in XP ***</em><!--EZCODE ITALIC END--><br><br><!--EZCODE BOLD START--><strong>You say, 'have stories'</strong><!--EZCODE BOLD END--> (#5 - Bastion of Thunder)<br>'Giants and a huge fortress,' Gram sighs wistfully as you finish your story of the Bastion of Thunder. 'Storming through a place like that, killing everything in sight - those were good days.'<br><!--EZCODE ITALIC START--><em>*** Obtain equivalent of 1 AA in XP ***</em><!--EZCODE ITALIC END--><br><br><!--EZCODE BOLD START--><strong>You say, 'have stories'</strong><!--EZCODE BOLD END--> (#6 - Plane of Tactics)<br>Gram Dunnar grins excitedly at your description of the Plane of Tactics. 'I'd show the minions of Rallos Zek something, I would!' he exclaims, swinging his hands around as though wielding an axe. He sits down again and looks sadly at his aged hands.<br><!--EZCODE ITALIC START--><em>*** Obtain equivalent of 1 AA in XP ***</em><!--EZCODE ITALIC END--><br><br><!--EZCODE BOLD START--><strong>You say, 'have stories'</strong><!--EZCODE BOLD END--> (#7 - Tower of Solusek Ro)<br>Gram Dunnar strokes his beard thoughtfully as you tell him of the Tower of Solusek Ro. 'The burning prince himself. A worthy opponent, I'm sure,' he says. 'Thank you for the tales, Tempus. It's good to imagine these places, even if I may never see them.'<br><!--EZCODE ITALIC START--><em>*** Obtain equivalent of 1 AA in XP ***</em><!--EZCODE ITALIC END--><br><br><!--EZCODE BOLD START--><strong>You say, 'have stories'</strong><!--EZCODE BOLD END--> (No More Unrewarded Flags)<br>Gram Dunnar listens quietly and nods occasionally as you tell him of your adventures. 'Good stories,' he says. 'Heard 'em before, but still bring back memories.'<br><br><br>From all reports, there should be 10 flags, but I didn't have access to anyone with the other 3 at the time.<br><br>EDIT: The reports from people with all flags including Time is that the above are the only ones being rewarded with AA by Gram Dunnar. <!--EZCODE EMOTICON START :) --><img src=
http://www.ezboard.com/images/emoticons/smile.gif ALT=":)"><!--EZCODE EMOTICON END--> Although Tactics and Sol Ro's tower are not being opened up to the masses, they are still being rewarded with AA.<br><br>There are 10 flags which contribute to the power of the <!--EZCODE LINK START--><a href="
http://lucy.fnord.net/itemlist.html?sea ... n+Figurine" target="top">Intricate Wooden Figurine</a><!--EZCODE LINK END--> however. If you want to know the stats on your Figurine with all 10 flags, click the previous link and work through them until you find the one for your Class. <p><!--EZCODE LINK START--><a href="
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