*slap*

"Stupid insects," the aging warrior growled, fighting his way through swampy puddles and flailing his arms to repel mosquitoes. His helmet's visor wasn’t helping.

"You should have listened to me," the mage said. "This potion of mine might not smell too nice, but it would have solved that problem for you."

The mage, who hovered millimeters above the slimy surface of the swamp, rolled up the sleeves of her robe and said with a smirk, "As you can see: not a single sting."

"Oh, do shut up!” cried the warrior. “Watch where you’re going, lest you tumble and land head first in this slurry."

But the mage grinned wider and giggled.

Exploring the newly discovered lands northeast of Ravenfell, the warrior and the mage saw exotic plants as high as mountains and marshes full of insects lusting for the blood of wary travelers. And now they were stranded in this bog having been chased halfway through it by Tiktaalik, fearsome creatures that are half fish and half man.

Adventurers who had explored these lands before them had said something about a human settlement, which was where they were heading. The warrior and the mage didn’t think it could be much farther — just behind those trees over there.

Maybe the humans in the settlement had a quest or two that would pay well. Maybe they knew more about the Trolls and the Naga and the other foul creatures roaming these lands. Whatever the case, the warrior and the mage were about to find out.

Welcome to the Weeping Coast!

Before releasing “Chapter Two: The Elven Prophecy,” we’re making available a new zone: the Weeping Coast.

The swampy land with its branching channels lies northeast of Ravenfell, and dangerous creatures such as the Tiktaalik, Nagas and Trolls threaten passersby. With the introduction of the Weeping Coast, we will raise the level limit to 52 and introduce 200 new quests.

Scheduled for August, the release of the Weeping Coast will mark the beginning of the multistage launch of “The Elven Prophecy.”

A new trailer has been added to our video section and offers a glimpse at the new territory.

The summer is finally here, which means there is more time to explore the world of Taborea! We have many surprises in store for you over the upcoming months, such as: events, contests, giveaways, big sales and more! So visit us often, we will make your summer vacation in Taborea a blast.

Jade Warrior Set Giveaway Event

Attention, all Runes of Magic players! Want to get your hands on a special piece of an in-game armor set? We’ve partnered with five other online sites in a promotional giveaway that gives you the chance to win the Jade Warrior Set piece-by-piece from the various sites. To kick off the event, we’re giving away 10,000 key codes at Massively.com that will unlock the gloves in the Jade Warrior Set. The remaining four sites are giving away the rest of the ensemble. Gather codes from each site and you could have yourself one fine outfit.

You can also find clues about the other four participating sites by searching the forum.

IGN on the Elves

Last week, JeuxVideo.com published an exclusive preview about the Elves from the upcoming “Chapter 2: The Elven Prophecy.” IGN followed suit and also published an article about the Elves. Visit IGN.com to find out more.

Makeuseof.com Review

We know Runes of Magic is “not just any magical MMORPG,” but when we read makeuseof.com’s review, we were flattered:

“This is, without any doubt, one of the most professional and most ‘complete’ free Internet multiplayer games I’ve come around. A definite must-try for the fans of the game genre.”

/emote blush

Thanks, makeuseof.com!

MMOSite.com 4th Anniversary Contest

Our friends at MMOSite.com are celebrating the website’s 4th anniversary with a big competition and drawings for prizes. To participate, head to their site and check out the cool stuff they’re giving away!

Information from Runewaker

We’ve started a new forum thread that will cover information from Runewaker. Check back often for updates.
If you leave feedback, please keep it constructive!

That's it for this week. Enjoy your summer in Taborea!