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Iceberg Invasion
24 May 2012
Iceberg Invasion
MouseHunters: Now we brave the icy waters and meet the mice on the frontline of their invasion force. With the upgrade to the Huntington complete, the new and improved icebreaker mounted onto the hull allows safe passage through the treacherous, icy chunks near the Iceberg. The Interlocking Hull Fragments that were collected by hunters have all been turned in to complete the upgrade.
Endless gratitude goes out toward those brave MouseHunters who displayed grandiose effort in collecting the Interlocking Hull Fragments. Without their efforts, none of this would be possible.
With safe passage secured, MouseHunters are urged to travel to the Iceberg and meet the full invasion force head-on for the final confrontation. Be warned: Such a task is not for the faint of heart!
Icewing Plushie
This limited edition plushie has been manufactured to help raise awareness about the latest threat to the kingdom.
For a short time the King has requested hunters share these tiny dolls with each other to spread the word to as many hunters as possible. Along with each of these fiercely cute squeezable dolls is a tag outlining the current dangers the kingdom faces, as well as a "wanted" ad for the capture of Icewing herself.
This plushie will be around until the 31st of May.
Stopping the Invasion
The Zones
Our brave and daring scouts have reported that the Iceberg is broken up into five distinct zones with different mice in each. The further down you go, the more dangerous it becomes! Between each zone is a General, a powerful mouse appointed by Icewing to defend the Iceberg from intruders.
Each General has been spotted carrying some sort of intense form of energy, which could prove quite useful if its function is discovered. Hunters will be required to defeat them before they can further progress!
Bonus Chests
Floating in the path of the Iceberg are three bonus chests holding supplies for the icy invasion. If you can defeat the Iceberg before it reaches them, their contents will be yours!
If the Iceberg crashes into them, their contents will be lost to you as they float ashore to be used by the invaders, so work quickly for the most rewards!
Icewing
Waiting deep within the depths of the mighty Iceberg, the fearsome Icewing commands and controls this icy invasion force against the Kingdom of Gnawnia. Race through the Iceberg to reach her before she moves on to supervise yet another invasion.
Be warned, hunter: This will not be an easy challenge, and Icewing is a fearsome and worthy foe. Do not take this task lightly!
Visit the Iceberg now to learn more from Larry's Tips and begin holding back this invasion!
Ice Drill
Ice Drill Mk. I
This specialized drill is used to quickly bore through ice, assisting hunters in reaching deeper depths of the Iceberg. Find it in the General Store!
It requires Drill Charges to operate, and can only be used 5 times during each Iceberg invasion before it overheats. It will be reusable after defeating an Iceberg invasion.
Your first purchase of the Ice Drill Mk. I comes with 3 Drill Charges, which can also be purchased from the General Store.
The Invading Force
Wolfskie Mouse
Using his keen sense of smell, the Wolfskie Mouse leads the pack and is able to sniff out the finest of cheese. Summoning feral courage and the brave spirits of his ancestors, this scout sneaks behind enemy lines to find poorly-protected stockpiles of cheese.
The Wolfskie Mouse has made a return and can be found on the Iceberg.
Snowblind Mouse
Having been caught by a stray ray of sunlight once too many, the Snowblind Mouse now dons protective gear every time he heads out. Unsatisfied with merely avoiding danger, however, he has upgraded his snow visor to display on-demand trap statistics that he uses to reformulate devious new cheese-stealing strategies on the fly.
Stickybomber Mouse
Was that a shadow, or was that a Stickybomber Mouse, setting up a cave-in above you? You can't know, at least not until the trap is sprung...
Running into one unprepared can definitely set you back, but those hunters who are properly equipped can set off their explosives before they are finished planting them, uncovering short-cuts deep into the heart of the Iceberg.
Find these and TONS of other new mice both at the Slushy Shoreline and on the Iceberg!
New Hunting Supplies
In the effort to hold back the invasion on the Slushy Shoreline, and in the shadow of the ever-looming Iceberg, the store owners of Gnawnia have been working tirelessly to bring new hunting supplies that will prove useful in preventing this icy catastrophe.
Find the blueprints to these new bases, purchase new charms, and check out all the other new items at the Slushy Shoreline Trapsmith, Charm Shoppe and General Store!
Baskets and Kits
Iceberg Invasion Kit
This invasion kit contains items that will help you carve through the Iceberg! Use the charms to hold off Invaders or speed past them, and use the Drill Charges to power your Ice Drill deep into the Iceberg. Inside you'll find 120 Wax Charms, 120 Sticky Charms, 5 Drill Charges, and 125 SUPER|brie+! Provides the Lucky Golden Shield for 2 months when opened.
Drilling Gift Set
This gift set contains items that will speed you through the Iceberg! Use the charms to hold off Invaders or speed past them, and use the Drill Charges to power your Ice Drill deep into the Iceberg. Inside you'll find 60 Wax Charms, 60 Sticky Charms, and 2 Drill Charges. Provides the Lucky Golden Shield for 1 month when opened.
Iceberg Invasion
- The Huntington has been upgraded, and the Iceberg is now accessible
- A huge thank-you to the MouseHunters who helped build the icebreaker
- Visit the shops in the Slushy Shoreline and Iceberg to discover all the new items
- Hunters of the Lord/Lady rank with an Icebreaker License should visit the Iceberg
- Progress through the Iceberg to find Icewing in her lair and prevent the invasion!
Travel to the Iceberg | Buy a Iceberg Invasion Kit or a Drilling Gift Set for you or a friend
Living Ice
16 May 2012
Living Ice
Strewn across the Slushy Shoreline are dozens of tiny mouse figurines carefully carved from pure ice. Or at least, that's what it seems. When influenced by the magic of SUPER|brie+, the tiny statues come alive and dive straight for it!
Hunters who search carefully near where they catch a Living Ice Mouse are likely to find icy crafting materials, so keep your eyes peeled!
Find this new and mysterious mouse in the Slushy Shoreline.
Slushy Showdown
There's more icy mice than ever before, which means we need more hunters than ever before!
Join a Slushy Showdown tournament, hunt mice in the Slushy Shoreline, and earn Tournament Tokens!
Check them out here!
Tournament Kit
Looking for a competitive edge? This basket is packed with supplies to help you compete in tournaments! Inside you'll find 50 SUPER|brie+, 50 Champion Charms and a 1 month Luck Golden Shield!
Living Ice
- A new icy mouse has appeared!
- A new tournament in the Slushy Shoreline
- Earn some Tournament Tokens while you hold back the invasion
Travel to the Slushy Shoreline | Buy a Tournament Kit for a friend or for yourself!
Iceberg, Dead Ahead!
14 May 2012
Iceberg, Dead Ahead!
It is confirmed: This is a full-scale mousey invasion. A large iceberg, visible from the Slushy Shoreline, has appeared off the coast of Gnawnia. And it's moving closer.
The King is calling all capable hunters to head to the Slushy Shoreline and begin the upgrade of the S.S. Huntington II. If we're going to get through all of this ice, we'll need to reinforce the hull of the Huntington in order to break through to the Iceberg.
Head to the Slushy Shoreline and collect Interlocking Hull Fragments to upgrade the Huntington and gain access to the Iceberg! This will take a joint effort on the part of all available hunters, so do not delay!
The King and all of Gnawnia are counting on you!
Interlocking Hull Fragment
This minuscule fragment is designed to connect with a multitude of other fragments to form an enormous hull-mounted icebreaker for the S.S. Huntington II.
The S.S. Huntington II will require 1.5 million hull fragments, a collective effort across all MouseHunters.
When all of the fragments have been collected and the hull has been reinforced, the new Huntington will be able to break through the ice and bring hunters to the Iceberg.
Chilly Charms
Softserve Charms
This tiny charm emanates a sweet vanilla odour that is irresistible to mice who have gotten sick of smelling stale salt air on a long ocean voyage.
When equipped on the Slushy Shoreline, more powerful mice carrying more valuable equipment will be attracted to your trap.
Use these charms to attract mice carrying special loot items used to purchase new traps!.
A New Trap
Steam Laser Mk. I
Like a fog machine mixed with a laser lightshow, the Steam Laser Mark I is both effective and awesome. Even mice not directly struck by the Steam Laser Mark I's beam stop in their tracks, engrossed in the incredible lightshow before them.
This combination of hot and hydro works especially well on the Slushy Shoreline and in the Iceberg. It receives a power and luck bonus in both of these areas.
Use Softserve Charms to attract mice carrying the special loot items needed to purchase this from the Trapsmith!
Building and Hunting
Slushy Crafting Kit
This crafting kit holds items useful in the Slushy Shoreline and beyond. Use the crafting items to craft new weapons and bases, or smash them with the Hunter's Hammer to get some War Scraps. Inside you'll find 1 Wire Spool, 1 Heating Oil, 1 Frosty Metal, as well as 1 random crafting item from these three! Provides the Lucky Golden Shield for 1 month when opened.
Shoreline Supplies
This crate of icy supplies holds useful hunting items for the Slushy Shoreline and beyond. Inside you'll find 125 SUPER|brie+, 75 Softserve Charms, 1 Wire Spool, 1 Heating Oil, and 1 Frosty Metal! Provides the Lucky Golden Shield for 1 month when opened.
Iceberg, Dead Ahead!
- Full-scale mousey invasion confirmed!
- Aid in upgrading the S.S. Huntington II to gain access to the Iceberg
- Join with other hunters to collect 1.5 million hull fragments in total
- New mice have appeared carrying special loot items
- Purchase Softserve Charms to attract mice carrying special loot
- Build the new Hydro trap in the Trapsmith, which has a greater effect in this area
Travel to the Slushy Shoreline | Buy a Slushy Crafting Kit or some Shoreline Supplies for you or a friend
Slushball Fight!
09 May 2012
Slushball Fight!
It's cold, it's wet, and it's full of angry mice, but the Slushy Shoreline is the perfect place to hold a tournament to encourage the defence of Gnawnia!
Hunt down mice in the area to hold back the invasion, and earn a few Tournament Tokens on the side! The higher-scoring icy mice LOVE SUPER|brie+, so don't miss an opportunity to score even more tournament points!
Check them out here!
Tournament Kit
Looking for a competitive edge? This basket is packed with supplies to help you compete in tournaments! Inside you'll find 50 SUPER|brie+, 50 Champion Charms and a 1 month Luck Golden Shield!
Slushball Fight!
- Hunt down mice in the Slushy Shoreline
- Earn some Tournament Tokens while you hold back the invasion
Travel to the Slushy Shoreline | Buy a Tournament Kit for a friend or for yourself!
The Shores of Gnawnia Breached!
07 May 2012
The Shores of Gnawnia Breached!
No longer just a rumour, the shores near Gnawnia have been breached by an icy invasion force. The King urges eligible hunters to rush to aid in pushing back these mice!
Hunters with the rank of Lord/Lady who are brave enough to fight on this new front should visit the Cartographer in the Harbour. There, hunters may obtain an official document to prove their worth against these icy foes, which licenses them to join the effort in pushing back the invaders.
The King fears this is only a small taste of what is to come. All hunters are urged to be ready and armed to face an even greater incoming threat...
Re-Supply and Demand
War Supplies
These supplies are carried by the less-common mice invading the chilly shores of Gnawnia. The mice have raided the King's private hunting supply, including some of his SUPER|brie+ and King's Credits, and are using these supplies against the hunters on the shores.
This extra loot will only be around for a week, so catch as many of these mice as you can!
War Scraps
In light of the new invasion force, the King has begun construction of a new shop to arm hunters against this icy front. The shop will be stocked with supplies that will aid hunters in preparing for this assault and many of its items will be exchangeable for the War Scraps taken off the mice attacking the castle walls.
The Shores of Gnawnia Breached!
- An icy invasion force appears near Gnawnia
- Hunters with the rank of Lord/Lady should visit Cartographer in the Harbour
- Obtain a license to join the effort against this new threat
- Defend Gnawnia against this new invasion force
- Recover War Supplies this week to earn some King's Credits or even some SUPER|brie+
- Be alert of an even greater incoming threat!
An Icy Chill Fills the Air...
01 May 2012
An Icy Chill Fills the Air...
Reports have been coming in from all over Gnawnia and the rest of the kingdom about what is being tentatively called an "invasion force", a phrase the King's messengers have been dismissing.
Nevertheless, the King has ordered a state of high alert. Hunters are ordered to find and capture as many of these mice as possible to prevent a crisis and to learn as much about them as possible.
So far, one thing is for certain: Hunters have agreed that these mice seem to come from colder climates, and are susceptible to water-based traps. The King urges hunters to be ready and at their best.
War Scraps
The new mice have been dropping these scraps. Perhaps collecting them will lead to some clues about their origins?
Survival and Surveillence
Warpath Kit
The Warpath Kit has made a return in order to aide hunters against the currently-invading Marching Flame. Eligible and capable hunters should report to the Sandtail Desert to strike another blow for the Kingdom whilst ensuring they have obtained all useful upgrades to their hunting equipment.
An Icy Chill Fills the Air...
- Reports coming in from hunters across the Kingdom
- New mice have appeared in several locations
- Find and capture these mice to learn as much as you can
- Equip Hydro traps to best these mice
- Capable hunters should head to the Sandtail Desert to seek upgrades
Travel to cities to find these mice | Travel to the Sandtail Desert | Buy a Warpath Kit for you or a friend
