6.0 Refly - The Good, the Bad and the Ugly

Multi-post so hang on to your butt while I make changes.
6.0: Refly is due to drop on the Korean Servers in early January 2018. Don't be fooled by the phrase "Patch". The MASSIVE changes amount to AION becoming an entirely new game. This is AION2.

They gave us a teaser trailer that promised a return to "old" AION. They showed us a new zone and a new instance. They released concept art for a bunch of shiny new wings and gear sets hoping to dazzle us with optics and soften the blow before revealing the truth about this new "Free to Play" patch.

They're deleting roughly 85% of the current game.

The most notable changes are the removal of the Archdeava system, the crafting systems, flight zones, trade systems, currency and the deletion of a whopping 10-16 maps. Of the zones that remain only about half the map is actively used.
While I won't be upset in the least to see the grind-fest cancer that is Archdeava go the removal of so much content extremely disturbing. This is "How to Kill a Game 101". So let's break it down.

The following maps will be removed forever:

Asmodae	Elysea	Shared
Altgard	Verteron	Kaldor
Morhiem	Eltnen	Levinshor
Bursthonin	Theobomos	Abyss
Norsvold	Illuma

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The maps that will remain are:

Level	Field
01 -- 10	Poeta/Ishalgen
11 -- 40	Heiron/Beluslan
41 – 55	Inggison/Gelkmaros
56 – 75	Cygnea/Enshar
76 -- 80	Lakrum

Fast-Track Sever is removed.
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Discovered some Rifting remains in Cygnea/Enshar but it is limited and level locked.

Other:
- Silentra Canyon remains but only has Besh entrance
- Panestrerra remains but not accessible yet

Instances:
Because there's not enough room to post it here I made a {GOOGLE DOC} with all the Instance changes.
The following will be moved to {Lakrum}:
- Drakenspire Depths (Hard Mode) -- accessible only to the faction that controls the fort.
- Frozen Monolith
- Cradle of Eternity
- Mirash Sanctum
- Bastion of Souls

Skills:
- Archdeava skills will be removed. Effects can be acquired as the new "Daevanion Skills".
- Skill Animations (skins) will be kept. You can still drop a chickie on someone, etc.
- Modified MP costs and such of some skills.
- Some skills were changed to active ones.
- Some skills were merged together. EG Soothing Melody + Resonant Counterpoint = Now Soothing Melody with MP recovery.
- Certain skills were removed.
- {New Skills 6.0}
- Elemental X-form and transformation (stat buff) candies will be removed and replaced with new "Transformation Card" system. Has the potential to be VERY P2W.
Highest X-form is Lord Kaisinel. THERE IS NO LORD MARCHUTAN X-FORM! Asmodian players will be forced to turn into nyerking Butterfly Boy.



"Daevanion" Skills:
- Upgradable skills basically for 76+ players.
- They drop from special mobs of level 76 and above in the shape of skill books in the new zone. Dredgion and IDL reward them as well.
- Depending on the mob, some have a 100% chance, others have less.
- You can choose the effect it will give you.


- Essence points and essence cores will be removed. You can trade in your cores for the new currency "Bullion".

New UI:

*Note the lack of Power Shards!*

Gear:

• Reduce 6 ranks (Common, Superior, Heroic, Fabled, Eternal, Mythic) to 3 ranks (Ultimate, Legendary, Ancient)
  
• Manastone socket slot changes from 6 slot to 3 slots.  - Slots will be SEALED. You must unlock each one with a new "Manastone Slot Expansion" item. This item can be farmed.
  

• New Mana stones added.
  

• Max enchantment level is +15. You can not enchant anymore after +15. No more Breakthrough Skills.
  
• You can not add idian, augment, conditioning or godstone anymore.
  
• You get new PVE items in the pve instance only, and new PVP items in the PVP instance and siege activity.
  
• You can upgrade better PVP items by PVP activity on the new map {Larkum}
  
• You can not use Omega Enchantment Stones and Tempering Solution. They can be exchanged for the new enchantment stones.
  
• Plumes and Bracelets exchanged/replaced with new versions.
  

• 2 new types of enchantment stones to enchant gear, PVE stat and PVP stat with 3 grades.
  

Removed Armor stats
Flight Time	Increased Emnity	Reduced Emnity	Strike Resist
Spell Fortitude	Strike Fortitude	Silence Resistance Penetration	Paralysis Resistance Penetration
Silence Resistance	Paralysis Resistance	Godstone Suppression	Spell Resist
Fire Resist	Water Resist	Wind Resist	Earth Resist
Stun Resist	Stun Penetration	Stumble Resist	Stumble Penetration

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Stigmas:
Stigma system remains fairly the same as the 5.8 system. This includes the bonus stigma slots for enchanting stigmas to certain levels.

For and "Endgame" zone this place is pretty but dead. Players move from Sanctuary to an Instance entrance and nowhere else.
NC nerfed open-world drops into oblivion and quests provide such a scant amount of EXP that farming mobs aren't worth the effort even by bots.

What you can expect
Cradle of Eternity will be re-vamped and relocated to {Lakrum}.
CoE will turn into a 3-person instance.

The following instances will be deleted.

1. Adma's Fall
   
2. Theobomos Test Chamber
   
3. Drakenseer's Lair
   
4. Fallen Poeta
   
5. Fissure of Oblivion
   
6. Archives of Eternity
   
7. Trials of Eternity
   

I really couldn't care less what happens to them as most were a bland, uninspired rehash of L50 Instances. Skins were sexy tho.







Crafting/Gathering:
6.0 will scrap the Archdeava Aetherforging system so don't bother stockpiling crafting materials from here. Do grab or craft extras of the Phantom Tiger and Funshroom skins though. If your Aetherforging is high enough (or you know someone) scoop up Blue Bunny items, Kalis wings, pets and that armored panther mount.


Special Drop:

• Apollon's Wing Feather
  
• Atreia's/Kalis Wing Feather
  
• Stoic Kalis Wing
  
• Episte Wing Feather
  
• Blue Bunny Wing Feather
  
• Norsvold/Illuma Wings
  
• Wing Feather of Oblivion
  

Quests:
Finish the Campain quest line otherwise, don't bother.

Titles:

• Many Issues
  
• Complicated Issues

NPC's:
Most will end up being deleted like the Katalam/Danaria NPC's. 
Pimp Daddy Peregrine spotted in {Lakrum}! WOOT!

Weda spotted in {Lakrum}.

This zone is aesthetically pleasing and was intended as an open world PVP map. While mostly empty when introduced, like Kaldor gatherables and Anima drops were eventually moved here in 4.8. Bloodmark camps were also relocated here but remain mostly unused as it's faster and easier to farm Bloodmarks elsewhere.

Vocaliths and the bosses summoned from them were a joke from the start. The item required to summon them having such an absurdly low drop rate that I've never even seen one. The lackluster loot and exp never made it worth the effort.


Upgraded versions of Mastarius and Veille were placed around the center camp and provide a fistful of GP and a chance at unique skin set but not much else. Invasion bosses also remain largely ignored in 5.0+ as their loot is far outpaced by Archdeava gear.


What you can expect

The following instances will be deleted.

1. Linkgate Foundry
   
2. Sauro Supply Base
   
3. Infinty Shard
   
4. Illuminary Obelisk
   
5. Infernal Illuminary Obelisk
   

Hoard Sauro and IO skins.

Crafting/Gathering:
The Crafting and gathering systems are being scrapped. Levinshor has mats for Katalium gear/skins if you want them before patch.
The Bloodmark camps here are the only source of some 65 crafting designs and materials. Don't bother with these as the new gear has the same skin. Sell the mats and save your kinah.


Special Drop:


Delegate gear and crafting materials for Denku/Tomul skins. These have been event prizes in the past and could be later added to Luna or the BCM.

Quests:
Mobs in this zone are required for part of the Marchutan’s/Kaisinel’s Protector quest chain. If you want that gear or Title - FINISH IT NOW! {Quest Guide} It looks like they will scrap this quest chain.
Additionally, Instances here contain Aither needed for another section of the Protector's quest.

NPC's:
NPC's here will be deleted.

KAHRUN
With the removal of both Eracus Temple in Eltnen and his current location in Levinshor, NC has the opportunity to remove Lord Kahrun from the game and the lore completely.

Kaldor has always been a terrible zone. Badly designed and empty when introduced; gatherables and Anima drops were eventually moved here in 4.8.

Kaldor is home to the only currently remaining ground fort which will be replaced by a single ground fort in the new zone {Lakrum}. The only time this zone shows any activity is during the weekly siege or when GP alliances clash while attempting to enter Eternal Bastion.

What you can expect

The following instances will be deleted.

1. The Eternal Bastion
   
2. Danaur Reliquary
   
3. Infernal Danaur Reliquary
   

That's right, the Cash Cow - Eternal Bastion is G O N E.



Hoard those skins.

Crafting/Gathering:
The Crafting and gathering(?) systems are being scrapped. If you like the look of Katalium weapons/gear - craft and stockpile now.

Special Drop:
Darok's Mask - decent MR/MSupp head gear though less relevant against Archdeava gear. For skin or gear grab it now. Darok is likely to bite it when this zone goes down.

Quests:
Mobs in this zone are required for 2 parts of the Marchutan’s/Kaisinel’s Protector quest chain. If you want that gear or Title - FINISH IT NOW! {Quest Guide} The quest chain will be scrapped much like Siel's was.

NPC's:
All NPC's from this zone will be deleted.

After a failed attempt to gain control of the Tower of Eternity Ereshkigal destroys the Abyss dropping the shards on Elysea and Asmodae.

With the removal of the Abyss we lose our largest flight zone and flying combat. We are restricted to flying in tiny zones in Belu/Hieron and Enshar/Cygnea around the forts.
GG NCSoft. Name the new "patch" Refly and take away our ability to fly. Sooo much irony.

What you can expect
Divine Siege will occur via portal on Saturdays.

The following Instances are moved to {Lakrum}:

1. Bastion Of Souls
   
2. Frozen Monolith
   
3. Mirash Sanctum
   

Crafting/Gathering:
The Crafting and gathering systems are being scrapped. None of the materials from here are being kept.

Special Drop:
From Quest -


Quests:
{Title quests}


NPC's:

What you can expect
I'm running on the premise that NOTHING IS SAFE!
Ishalgen will remain in 6.0. Players level 1-10 here and leave it behind once they Ascend. In 5.6 Ishagen received a much needed graphical update. It receives another update in 6.0 to add structures and NPCs.

I would expect the mobs to have their loot-tables replaced. I also expect most of the quests to be replaced.

The Haramel instance will be added to the north end of Odella Plantation and accessible at level 6. The instance gets a small graphical update to add a few minor structures.

New players spawn outside Aldelle village.
Questing is extremely fast and very linear. You will only need to spend about 10 minutes to complete the zone.
Players actually gain EXP and levels on TRAINING DUMMIES!

Crafting/Gathering:
The Crafting and gathering systems are being scrapped. None of the materials from here are being kept.

Special Drop:
From Quest -

• Munin's Hat
  

Quests:
{Title quests}
Treasure Hunter
Raider Hero

{Important Quests}

• L50 Fenris's Fang Quest Chain -- An NPC for section 2 of this chain is in Ishalgen.
  
• Just One New Thing -- The one we all spam for 100% EXP Amulets. Account warehoues gets removed so you can't farm or trade these.
  

NPC's:
Several NPC's connected to deleted quests will be removed. New ones will be added.
Munin is no longer in his "cage" in Forsaken Hollow but in a tent in Aldelle village.

What you can expect
I'm running on the premise that NOTHING IS SAFE!
Like Ishalgen the Elyos starter zone also received a graphical upgrade in 5.6.
Expect a full removal and replacement of quests and mob loot-tables.


Crafting/Gathering:
The Crafting and gathering(?) systems are being scrapped. None of the materials from here are being kept.

Special Drop:
From Quest -

• Sentinel's Hat
  

From Named Mob -

• Sparkie Carapace Shield
  

Quests:
{Title quests}

• Tree Hugger
  
• Poeta's Protector
  
• Animal Lover
  

{Important Quests}

• Miragent Holy Templar -- An NPC for section 2 is hidden along the Spore Road.
  

NPC's:
Several NPC's associated with deleted quests will be removed.

Altgard is where we as Asmodians first learned to fly, gather and Aethertap. The large sprawling map is home to only one Instance, Haramel. While memorable, this zone which once boasted Elite mobs has been nerfed with nearly every consecutive patch. The accelerated leveling and the pay-to-level that is Luna have players bypassing this zone completely. Instead of breathing new life into Altgard NC has opted to cut it from the game.



What you can expect
Haramel will become a Level 6 instance and relocated to Ishalgen.

Crafting/Gathering:
The Crafting and gathering systems are being scrapped. None of the materials from here are being kept.

Special Drop:
From Haramel/Iron Coin Reward Box -

• Dukaki Peon's Shovel
  
• Kakiti's Big Club
  
• MuMu Ham's Odella Flower Sword
  
• Nukiti's Hammer
  

From Quest -

• Frightcorn's Memory (candy)
  
• Shania's Headdress
  
• Drake's Memory (candy)
  

From Named Mob -

• Manumumu's Glasses
  
• Kumbaron's Mask
  

From Normal Mob -

• Novice Lepharist items
  

Quests:
{Title quests}

• Mau Whisperer
  
• Mosbear Slayer
  
• Legendary Hunter
  
• Kind
  
• Protector of Altgard
  

{Important Quests}

• [Growth] Be a Better Daeva, 7th Edition - Free [Event] Goldentail Dorion Egg
  

NPC's:
NPC's will likely be deleted and never seen again including the likes of Suthran and Ajiba.

Here fledgling Elyos learned to fly, Essence and Aethertap; were introduced rather rudely to "Crab Norris", got their butts kicked by Bubblegut for not READING THE QUEST, and stopped a plot to destroy the Aetheric Observatory along the tropical Cantas Coast.
Again nice map, nerfed into the dirt and only has the entrance to Haramel.




What you can expect
Haramel becomes a Level 6 instance and is moved to Poeta.

Crafting/Gathering:
The Crafting and gathering systems are being scrapped. None of the materials from here are being kept.

Special Drop:
From Haramel/Iron Coin Reward Box -

• Dukaki Peon's Shovel
  
• Kakiti's Big Club
  
• MuMu Ham's Odella Flower Sword
  
• Nukiti's Hammer
  

From Named Mob -

• Kraka's Mask
  

From Normal Mob -

• Novice Lepharist items
  

Quests:
{Title quests}

• Verteron's Warrior
  
• Bottled Lightning
  
• Krall Hunter
  
• Straw for Brains
  

{Imprtant Quests}

• Miragent Holy Templar -- NPC for part 2 is hidden here.
  

NPC's:
NPC's will likely be deleted and never seen again.

Home, sweet home for most of my toons. Morhiem, which translates as "Death Land", is as harsh as it is varied. Freezing glaciers, scorching salt deserts, and blistering ash spewing volcanos can all be found here.

What you can expect:
Morhiem is home to Nochsana Training Camp, Fire Temple and the hidden Sky Temple of Arkanis.
Fire Temple will be moved to Beluslan.

The following instances will be deleted.

1. Nochsana Training Camp
   
2. Sky Temple of Arkanis
   

Say goodbye to King Consierd and King Zugog.

Crafting/Gathering:
The Crafting and gathering systems are being scrapped. None of the materials from here are being kept.
Time to stockpile Dye Petals!

• Vinna Petal
  
• Kirka Petal
  
• Brommel Petal
  
• Pressa Petal
  

Special Drop:
From Fire Temple -

• Crown of Flame Feather -- This item is looted from a chest that appears after more than 15 minutes inside the instance.
  

From Quest -

• Orashunerk's Dipper
  

From Named Mob -

• Zifbaum's Cooking Hat
  
• Windlash's Hat
  

From Normal Mob -

• Fungie Essence (cooking)
  
• Oculazen Essence (cooking)
  

Quests:
{Title Quests}

• {Spy} Postal
  
• The Cat's Meow
  
• Curse Breaker
  
• Shugo Chef -- This quest requires Raw Ksellid Meat a level locked drop.
  
• Tayga Slayer -- This Title is required for another quest.
  
• Honorary Kidorun -- This quest is day/night dependant.
  
• {Spy} Tenacious
  
• Ginseng-Infused -- This quest requires Ginseng-shaped Incense, an extremely rare drop.
  
• Protector of Morheim
  
• Shedim Altruist
  
• Mosbear Nemesis -- This quest requires Blue Vine Necklace.
  
• Silver Mane Ally
  
• {Spy} Provocateur
  
• Silver Mane Champion
  
• Scourge of Mt. Musphel -- Repeat x2 for Title.
  

{Important Quests}

• L30 Daevanion Quest  Chain -- Weapon section requires killing mobs on Mt. Musphel.
  
• L50 Fenris's Fang Quest Chain -- 2 NPC's for section 2 of this chain are in Morhiem.
  
• [Growth] Be a Better Daeva, 10th Edition -- [Event] Black Cloud Wings
  

Deltras & the Storm Legion
With the removal of Morhiem NC is set to ret-con the story of Deltras and the Storm Legion, a major spark for the Elyos/Asmodian war, right out of the lore.

What you can expect
Fire Temple will be relocated to Heiron.

The following instances will be deleted.

1. Nochsana Training Camp
   

Say goodbye to World Bosses Andre and Raging Kraterr.

Crafting/Gathering:
The Crafting and gathering systems are being scrapped. None of the materials from here are being kept.
Stockpile Dye Petals!

• Wiki Petal
  
• Omblic Petal
  
• Meon Petal
  

Special Drop:
From Fire Temple -

• Crown of Flame Feather -- This item is looted from a chest that appears after more than 15 minutes inside the instance.
  

From Named Mob -

• Saendukal's Mask
  
• Krukel's Horn Ornament
  

From NPC -


Quests:
{Title quests}

• Kind
  
• Savior of Eiron Forest
  
• {Spy} Eulogist
  
• Mabangtah's Envoy
  
• Aerialist
  
• Kobold Chef -- Requires Crestlich Breast Meat a level locked drop and Wind Breeze Hot Spice which is day/night dependent.
  
• Klaw Hunter
  
• Isson's Apologist
  
• Demolitions Expert -- Older players may not be able to get this quest.
  
• Eltnen's Hero
  
• Krall Stalker
  
• Bloodsworn
  

{Important Quests}

• L30 Daevanion -- Part 1 Requires speaking to Tumblusen.
  
• L30 Daevanion -- Weapon requires killing mobs in the Eltnen Desert.
  
• Miragent Holy Templar -- A NPC for Part 2 is hidden here.
  

NPC's:
All NPC's here will be deleted.

What you can expect
The following instances will be deleted.

1. Adma Stronghold
   
2. Theobomos Lab
   

Crafting/Gathering:
The Crafting and gathering systems are being scrapped. None of the materials from here are being kept.

Special Drop:
From Instance -

• Princess Crown
  
• Princess Dress
  
• [Souvenir] Karemiwen's Teddy Bear
  
• [Souvenir] Valeir the Thinker Statue
  
• [Souvenir] Secret Laboratory Elemental Core
  
• [Souvenir] Dorhan Statue

From Quest -

• [Growth] Be a Better Daeva, 22nd Edition -- Black Cloud Wing Feather
  
• Seed of Detection x8
  
• Your Choice of Dye Petalx2
  
• Reviving Elemental Stone x2
  

From Named Mob -

• Kitarpa's Longbow
  
• Kitarpa's Spear
  
• Devahanson's Hat
  

Quests:
{Title quests}

• Unyielding Pioneer
  
• Protector of Bursthonin
  
• Pirate of the Carobian
  
• Spiritspeaker
  

{Important Quests}
Fenris Fang

NPC's:


Kartumm Pirates
With the removal of Bursthonin and Illuma NC will delete this group from the game completely.
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Theobomos

The following Instances will be deleted:

1. Adma Stronghold
   
2. Theobomos Lab

Calydon
With the removal of Theobomos and Norsvold and the prior destruction of Sarpan NC is set to delete this "race" from Aion completely.

Beluslan


Zone being kept

graphic update

Heiron

Zone being kept

Graphic update

According to the new 6.0 lore cutscene, Ereshkigal destroys the Abyss dropping the shards on Asmodae and Elysea.

The following Instances will be deleted:

1. Left Wing Chamber
   
2. Right Wing Chamber
   
3. Sulfur Tree Nest

not a lot of information yet

Gelkmaros

zone being kept

graphical update (?)

No info on Instances yet.



What you can expect


Crafting/Gathering:
The Crafting and gathering(?) systems are being scrapped. None of the materials from here are being kept.

Special Drop:
From Instance -
From Quest -
From Named Mob -

Quests:
{Title quests}

{Important Quests}

NPC's:

Inggison

What you can expect
Zone being kept
graphic update (?)
no info on Instances yet


Crafting/Gathering:
The Crafting and gathering(?) systems are being scrapped. None of the materials from here are being kept.

Special Drop:
From Instance -
From Quest -
From Named Mob -

Quests:
{Title quests}

{Important Quests}

NPC's:

Enshar/Cygena

What you can expect
Zone being kept
graphical update (?)

Drakenspire Depths will be upgraded and move to {Lakrum}
No info on other instances

How DA FUQ are you supposed to level 56 - 75 in this tiny zone with few instances???

Crafting/Gathering:
The Crafting and gathering(?) systems are being scrapped. None of the materials from here are being kept.

Special Drop:
From Instance -
Rentus and Reian skins
Red Rose skins
Shugo Work clothes
Raksang Skins

From Quest -
From Named Mob -
Seafeast

From Normal Mob -
Composite mobs
Genisis (Blue Rose) Skins

Quests:
{Title quests}

{Important Quests}

NPC's:

Pandaemonium

What you can expect:

About half the map is blocked off/inaccessible. Likely excuse for this is damage incurred by Ereshkigal's Dredgions attacking the city.
- Library
- Apellbine Tavern (E-mote/motion NPC)
- "Secret tunnel"/back alley to lower level
- Shadow Court
- Crandale District
- Airship Docks
- Vanahal District (costume shops)
- Crafting Area

Things that got removed:- Legion Warehouse
- Class Preceptors from the Capitol Building and the Temple.
- Floating transport pads

Crafting/Gathering:
The Crafting and gathering systems are being scrapped. None of the materials from here are being kept. NPC's related to crafting will be deleted. NPC's will no longer sell morph recipes.

Special Drop:
From Quest -


Quests:
{Title quests}

{Important Quests}
L30 Deava
Fenris Fang
Marchutan Protector

NPC's:

Sanctum


The following is blocked-off/inaccessible:
- Outer Dock (E-mote/motion NPC)
- Dionysia Tavern
- Tempest Shipyard
- Divine Road
- Library of the Sages
- Artisan's Hall
- Protector's Hall
- Sky Canal
- Airship Dock
- Galleria of Grandeur (lower level costume shops)

lotta  NPC changes
Many changes to Cloister (?)

most get deleted


gear
skins
pets
wings

WTF with Crafting???

• All crafting professions are removed. All associated NPCs are deleted.
  
• Aetherforging is now learned at level 76. Level will be carried over if you raise it before patch.
  

• Coalescence removed.
  
• Aethertapping removed.
  
• Essencetaping remains and can be leveled with kinah. Might want to max this out before patch. I have no idea what there is to gather because they removed all the nodes.
  
• Morphing remains in limited form.
  

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Titles remain in the game.

Collect as many as you can before patch. See the above zone by zone break down for quest links and particulars.

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Organizations: 
New ones will be added to {Lakrum} with daily quests.
Lumiel Wisdom Protectors/Youth Lifeguard Society

Current organizations will be removed. Collect their rewards!
Blood Crusade/Radiant Ops

Daemons/Fortuneers

Field Warden/

Skins, wings, pets, titles

Daemons/Fortuneers tokens can be exchanged 6/6 for Blood Crusade/Radiant Ops tokens in Silentra Canyon.
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Legion:
For the love of Azphel do the legion quests and horde the Coins!
New rewards including the new (untradeable) enchantment stones.


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Changes to pets

Deleting pet food and "trash" drops that you feed to pets
Pets that "produce" crafting bundles - broken, deleted, give new items or no more items ???
Becomes a "companion" pet?
pet gift for being happy

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Housing:

items/furniture
I don't even know. All the ways to craft these items outside of Luna look like they're being deleted.
fluxes, drops,

Purchase/rent
I know they're keeping this but not sure which currency will be used.