Historical Dustdevil Canyon of Runes of Magic unveiled

September 25, 2008

Historical Dustdevil Canyon of
Runes of Magic unveiled

The fifth area of game world
Taborea described in detailed game design document

Berlin, Sept. 25th 2008: While the
first players already explore the world Taborea in the closed-beta version of
Runes of Magic, publisher Frogster reveals first information about the fifth
region in the fantasy MMORPG today – the so-called “Dustdevil Canyon”. Once
planned as harbourage for ore prospectors and mercenary troops, the “Obsidian
Stronghold” high above the Canyon has been expanded regularly with defensive
fortifications in the vicinity. Thanks to a glorious victory, huge city walls
have been built and thus, the Obsidian Stronghold is one of the largest towns of
Taboreas today. No less historically significant is the nearby "Great Mine”
where inhabitants suspect large ore deposits. However, over the time dangerous
lizards and scorpions have lodged themselves therein. The Dustdevil Canyon is
also known for its two barbarian tribes. Although both are living in camps, they
could hardly be more different in all other aspects. While the people of the "Kashaka"
reveres the earth and responds open mindedly to strangers, the second barbarian
tribe, which worships the falcon totem, reacts aggressively on arriving
adventurers. More mysterious places like the “Flooded Ruins” or the “Colossal
Palace” aredescribed in a detailed game design document on the official website
www.runesofmagic.com.

Runes of Magic – a world full of
wizardry and adventure

With an extensive range of features
Runes of Magic prepares to redefine the standard of free-to-play MMO games.
Right from the launch Runes of Magic will convey its absorbing story in over 600
quests embedded in an atmospheric world. Players can choose from six main
classes. Combined with a secondary class they dispose of 36 individual character
classes over all. All characters possess unique skills with impressive combo
attacks and can use mounts in the later stages of game play. A particularly
attractive feature for guilds and players is the possibility to arrange their
own virtual homes with individual furnishing. Thanks to an extensive crafting
and reputation system, thrilling PVP as well as demanding dungeons and
boss-monsters, no wishes remain unsatisfied. The Taiwanese developer Runewaker
has developed Runes of Magic according to western MMO standards within a time
frame of three years. The studio will provide new challenges for players every
three to four months with free add-ons and updates. MMO fans can find more
information, pictures and videos on the official website
www.runesofmagic.com.

Runes of Magic features

  • Free2play, no monthly fees, free
    download

  • Dual class system with switchable
    primary and secondary classes

  • Enthralling background story

  • Already over 600 quests and level
    comprehensive quest series on launch

  • Instanced and persistent dungeons

  • Individually developed skills and
    spells

  • Armor sets with special bonuses

  • Dynamic item system: Upgrades with
    hundreds of runes

  • Activatable PvP system (Player vs.
    Player duels)

  • Epic crafting system with the
    possibility to improve existing items

  • Individual coloring of clothes and
    armor

  • Housing: personalization with
    individual furniture for players and guilds

  • Special zones for guild houses

  • Reputation system

  • Scalable user interface based on
    the users preference (development of your own add-ons possible)

  • In-game map and radar system to
    find dealers, resources and quests easily Auction house: auction and purchase
    items

  • Teleporting possibilities via
    runes, different and unique mounts

  • Controlling with mouse (point &
    click) and keyboard (WASD or arrow keys) possible