Wednesday, March 7, 2007

UMBALA & NIFFLEHEiM


Welcome to the latest patch of Philippine Ragnarok Online, Episode 7: Umbala and Niffleheim! In this episode, players are treated to two new maps, the lush forests of Umbala populated by new plant-based monsters and the undead infested land called Niffleheim. The city itself is teeming with creatures from the dark side. These monsters would spill over two fields to instill terror among the living. Only the strongest, most powerful warriors could survive the nightmare that awaits them in Niffleheim! More... There are various new features and quests awaiting the brave adventurers of Midgard! Take part in bungee jumping, learn the Utan tribe language and get to face new perils and dangers as your characters prepare for the ultimate goal of ‘Rebirth’ (Heritage).Last but not least is the redesign of Payon. Explore Neo Payon now!Discover Umbala and Niffleheim now!


Umbala : Vilage of the Utan Tribe

A legend foretold of a hidden village located North of Comodo. According to the myth, at the end of this village stands a tree that contained some mysterious treasure. Intrigued by this story, bards and dancers spread word about the village. Soon, people of different occupations flocked into Comodo, desperately searching for clues that would lead to the hidden village. It wasn’t until someone explored the Cave of Ruande that they discovered an entrance carved in wood. This led them to the lush jungles of Umbala and eventually to the Village of the Utan Tribe, where the “Mother Tree” -- whose great expanse nearly covered the skies -- stood.The Utan Tribe is composed of a hospitable bunch. They would sing and dance and perform rituals that fascinated the visitors. Unfortunately, some of the visitors were utterly disappointed that they could not find the legendary treasure. Their greed caused a rift between the villagers who were opposed to their presence and the villagers who welcomed them. The chief of the tribe, being the only one who can speak the visitors’ language, have no qualms about letting the visitors stay. And because of the exotic environment, culture, and exquisite wood-carvings, Umbala has become one of the hottest tourist spots beyond Rune Midgard.


Niffleheim : City of the Dead

Upon further research, scholars have concluded that the “Mother Tree” of Umbala might be a part of the legendary Tree of Yggdrasil. Thinking that this might be the end of the search for the great fortune, visitors started traveling into the tree. Alas, none of them made it back. Alarmed by this turn of events, King Tristan III sent his best crusaders, priests and knights to investigate the tree. Very few of them returned, but they were never the same. Their eyes had this vacant, hollow look that would make one think that their souls had been ripped apart. No longer could they speak coherently, but would mumble nonsensical phrases about a city full of dead people. Deeply disturbed, the king sent out more guardians and knowledgeable sages to aid the other warriors. And thus, the exploration of Niffleheim, the City of the Dead, began

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