Winds of Refinement


Winds of Refinement

Overview

Following the winds of change brought by Trade Winds Rising, which ushered in a new era of market transparency and strategic depth, we're setting sail again. This time, with refined mechanics that elevate both gameplay and decision-making. With this and future updates, expect smarter systems, deeper immersion, and an experience crafted for those ready to master the shifting tides.

Containers

The containers scattered across Lunaria have undergone a full overhaul, both in form and function.

First, they now clearly display drop odds, categorized into three groups:

  • Collectible
  • Arcane Fragments
  • Virtual

Next, we’ve reshuffled how they’re classified and traded:

Mysterious Nest, Sunken Treasure Trove, Guardian’s Chest & Key, and Invictus Insignia are now officially Collectibles.

Craving the thrill of unearthing a Mythical or Transcendent item? You’re in luck, Nightmare Vaults and Frostfall Vaults are now tradable for Gold Coins, bringing that high-stakes hunt back to life.

Note: All existing buy and sell orders for updated containers and their associated items have been canceled.


XP Tomes

Edmund Ironhand hit a snag in his spellscroll logistics. Seems his bumbling apprentice forgot to restock the Greater XP Tomes. Typical novice blunder. To make amends (and avoid another lecture from the Arcane Council), Edmund is offering rare XP Tomes at a discounted price. Even better, he’s enchanted them for rapid use, so you can tear through your stash like a firestorm through dry grass.


Farming Gold as a New or Low-Level Player (sub-40)

The early-game gold grind has shifted. With some containers no longer tradable for gold, direct earnings may dip slightly, but there’s a silver lining. Many low-level players may now earn more Enjin instead, which can be used to:

  • Buy Membership
  • Receive Royal Sapphires (ideal for snagging an Expedition Pass)

With the introduction of Valor Token Caches, a new source of gold for Member Orbs, some items (like Guardian’s Chest) saw price shifts due to multiple new gold sinks. Adding Nightmare and Frostfall Vaults into the mix further stirs the pot.

We’re keeping a close watch, but we believe this shift will prove to be a meaningful step forward once the dust settles.


Behind the Scenes

Work continues behind the curtain on Primeforge Shards and the Mythical/Transcendent Arcane Fragments. Primeforge Shards are at the core of our upcoming weapon progression system, one of the most ambitious projects we've ever tackled.

Implementing this system is far more complex than it appears. Weapon upgrades touch nearly every part of the codebase, meaning we can’t just "flip a switch." The underlying system wasn’t designed to handle uniquely minted items at this level of customization or permanence.

Our recent Emporium overhaul laid critical groundwork for handling unique items, but more work is needed before we can bring the full system to life.

To those continuing to support Lost Relics while we build something of this scale, thank you. We know progress can feel slow, but our commitment remains: to deliver something truly worth the wait.


Other Changes

  • Frostfall Orbs have been removed. You can now open Frostfall Vaults directly.
  • The number of Invictus Insignias found in Time Chests has been reduced.
  • Select containers now include new and updated loot.

Full Release Notes

  • Changed Xp Tomes to be containers so that players can open multiple at once
  • Guardian's Chest, Guardian's Key, Sunken Treasure Trove, Mysterious Nest, and Invictus Insignia are all now Blockchain items. Marketplace listings have been cancelled and marketplace data reset.
  • Nightmare Vaults and Frostfall Vaults are now tradable for Gold Coins
  • Cancelled marketplace listings for Echo of Fortune, Timemaster's Chest, Deepsea Coffer, Frostfall Vault, Golden Grind Chest, and Nightmare Vault
  • Swapped Frostfall Vault Orb for Arcane Fragment (Uncommon) and removed Frostfall Vault Orbs
  • Added icon to show raffle npc
  • Adjusted Echoes of Time leaderboard prizes
  • Replaced Invictus Insignia drops in Valdrath Highlands with Arcane Fragments
  • Fixed issue when trying to equip a weapon while morphed
  • Fixed issue that occurs when you switch from a member to a free player and you've used up all your trading slots