New Dungeon Announced for Runes of Magic

The Kalin Shrine Leads Players into Conflict with Taborea’s Mightiest Mage

SAN FRANCISCO – March 3, 2009 – Frogster America, Inc. today announced details of new content that is being added for the launch of Runes of Magic, the Massively Multiplayer Online Role-Playing Game (MMORPG) that is redefining the standard for free-to-play titles. In preparation for the game’s March 19th release, the development team is adding an additional high-level dungeon, Kalin Shrine, a mysterious place where the dark mage Regin oversees minions that are sure to challenge any adventurer.

Located in the dusty wastes of the Dust Devil Canyon, the Kalin Shrine was built back in the mists of time, even before the blossoming of the of the old kingdoms. Ancient knowledge resides in the heart of the Shrine where Regin once kept this knowledge safe for his own followers, but now is using the power of the shrine for his own dark purposes. Well armed players are now being recruited to drive him out of the sanctuary. This is not a simple task; it can only be undertaken by Level 50 warriors, since the passages and levels of this lost shrine are populated by ghosts, rune guardians and grave robbers.

Boss level opponents also support the powerful magician in his sinister works. They all require unique strategies to defeat and a minimum six person group of adventurers. Just one of the obstacles for players to overcome in this struggle is a crystal tortoise which can freeze players in a block of solid ice for ten minutes. However, the most testing battles are at the heart of the shrine.

Using black magic, Regin is able to resurrect some of the slain bosses and summon them to his aid. Should adventurers master this quest and free the shrine from the evil influence, their troubles will be rewarded with booty in the form of rare armor. Further information about the Kalin Shrine is available on the official Runes of Magic website Runes of Magic - Current news.

Runes of Magic went into open beta with English and German versions in mid-December 2008. Anyone interested can now download the game and enter the world after creating an account for free at: Runes of Magic - Current news.

About Runes of Magic
Runes of Magic is the Massively Multiplayer Online Role-Playing Game (MMORPG) that is redefining the standard for free-to-play titles. With an exciting and engaging story, more than 1,000 quests at launch and 30 character class combinations, Runes of Magic is the most immersive, content-rich free-to-play MMO game ever created. More than 450,000 people have already signed up and entered the world with hundreds of thousands more expected as word of the game’s features and community spread each day. Already a winner of multiple awards for its content and overall gameplay, Runes of Magic is expected to be a major international hit in 2009 and beyond. For more information, please visit: Runes of Magic - Current news

Runes of Magic features
• Free-to-play: no monthly fees, free download
• Extensive dual class system (six primary and secondary classes)
• Versatile spell- and attack-combinations
• Enthralling background story
• More than 1,000 quests and quest series on launch
• No zone boundaries thanks to seamless architecture
• Dungeons: Instanced and tile based as well as persistent
• Individually developable skills and spells
• Armor sets with special bonuses
• Dynamic item system with hundreds of runes for upgrading
• Optional PvP system with arena battles and guild wars
• Ranking system with player-ranking lists
• Multitude of unique mounts
• Epic crafting system with the chance to improve existing items
• Personalization of player houses through individual furnishing
• Reputation system
• Customizable user interface with the option to use Add-Ons
• Map and radar system to find dealers, resources and quests easily
• In-game auction houses for trading items
• Teleport-Runes for instant travel
• Mouse and keyboard controls for movement
• Regular updates with new content
• Cross-server fights in three-server-battle in development
• Guild houses in special zones in development