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{{Publish infobox
| tc1 = Jan 21 2026
| tc2 = Jan 29 2026
| oib = Feb 5 2026
| ww = Feb 10 2026
| classic = 7.0.114.0
| enhanced = 4.0.114.1
| link = https://uo.com/wiki/ultima-online-wiki/publish-notes/publish-122/
| previous = Publish 121
| next = 
}}
'''Publish 122''' is the first [[publish]] of 2026 and includes updates to [[The Draconic Awakening]] [[event]], post-IDOC [[house]] placement updates, a new orc champion spawn, a new seasonal event [[Kindlehart]], new veteran rewards, new items in the [[Ultima Store]], and quality of life changes and bug fixes.

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==Post-IDOC House Placement==
===Plot Broker's Ledger===
* A new House Raffle System has been introduced, replacing immediate house placement at IDOCs with a raffle-style process that provides all players an opportunity to compete for newly available housing plots.
* When a house collapses, the plot will enter a raffle state and become available for sign-ups via the Plot Broker's Ledger.
* All raffles will remain open for a minimum of 24 hours and maximum of 48 hours before winners are announced.
* Sign-ups will close 30 minutes prior to winner selection, this timing is separate from the existing IDOC decay cycle.
* The existing IDOC decay cycle remains unchanged.
* IDOC house locations are available via the City Trade Minster.
* Players may purchase raffle tickets using gold and platinum.
* Players must be able to place a house in order to participate in the raffle.
* Ticket ownership is tracked account-wide, allowing participation from any character on the account.
* Ticket prices increase progressively with each purchase a player makes across all raffles. This increase is specific to each account participating in the raffle.
* Upon purchasing a ticket, players will receive a map in their backpack displaying the plot's coordinates.

===Winner Selection and Claiming===
* At the end of the raffle period, a single winner is selected.
* Winners will be notified via in-game mail, and will have three days to claim the plot.
* If the winning account does not claim the plot within the allotted time, the plot will not be re-raffled but instead will be open to regular house placement following a 24-hour cooldown.
* Only one winner is selected per raffle.
* The right to claim a plot is account-bound and cannot be transferred, traded, or sold.

===No Entry Scenarios===
* If no players participate in a raffle, the plot will automatically become available for regular house placement after 24 hours.

==Draconic Awakening Updates==
===[[Caldur's Watch]]===
* A permanent headquarters has been established in SW [[Trinsic]] to monitor the [[Umbrascale]] situation.
* Collect [[Dragon Egg]]s and turn them in to the [[Curio Collector]] in exchange for rewards.
* Umbrascale Dragon Eggs are worth points based on their condition.
* Track your progress against other players for Dragon Nests burned and Umbrascale Eggs turned in on the Leaderboards.
* Monitor the status of the [[Umbrascale Matriarch]] on the bulletin board at Caldur's Watch
** Receive a temporary map to the location of the Umbrascale Matriarch's location when she spawns

===Reward Vendor===
* [[Dragon Nest Maps]] (Random Facet), Fledgling through Massive
* Super Massive Dragon Nest Maps for each [[facet]]
* Recipes for Wyrmscale Armor
* Recipes for a [[Dragon Dress]] and [[Dragon Robe]]
* Recipe for a [[Charged Rune]]
** Crafted by [[inscription|Scribes]]. When used, will [[mark]] a [[rune]] at that location without needing [[magery]].
* Reward [[Title]]s
** Nest Raider
** Matriarch’s Bane
** Eggcentric
** Purveyor of Precious Items
* [[Mature Umbrascale Dragon Egg]] (Hue 0)
* Mature Umbrascale Dragon Egg (Hue 2781)

===Dragon Nest Updates===
====Dragon Nest Loot Updates====
* "of the Umbrascale" [[artifact]]s will no longer appear in nests
* A new crafting material called "[[Umbrascales]]" can appear in nests
* New collectible sets of Wyrmscale Cultist armor in 3 different hues can appear in nests

====Super Massive Dragon Nests====
* A new tier of dragon nests that will test even the most capable adventurers.
* Designed to be done with a group, these extremely dangerous dragon nests offer a greater challenge for a greater reward.
* Each Super Massive Dragon Nest will draw the ire of a Broodmother, who will descend upon the nest to defend it.
* Defeat the Broodmother for a chance to receive special items directly on her corpse:
** [[Destroyed Tree]]s
** [[Wyrmscale Cultist Armor]]
** Umbrascales
** Dragon Eggs
** Mature Dragon Egg
** [[Broodmother's Skull]]
*** Turn in the Broodmother's Skull at Caldur's Watch for extra currency and special recognition
* Defeat all the nest guardians to plunder the contents of the nest itself:
** Guaranteed to include:
*** a piece of [[Wyrmscale Armor]]
*** a Page of Lore
*** a [[Void Fragment]]
*** a large quantity of Umbrascales
*** a Massive Dragon Nest map
*** several pieces of collectible equipment sets
*** a large number of Umbrascale Dragon Eggs
** Greatly increased chance for a Mature Umbrascale Dragon Egg
* A new classification of Dragon Egg, Priceless, can appear in Massive and Super Massive dragon nests

===Dragon Matriarch Loot Updates===
* "of the Umbrascale" artifacts will no longer appear in the satchel
* Chance to receive Umbrascales in each satchel
* Chance to receive a piece of Wyrmscale Cultist armor in the satchel
* Matriarch's Skull will drop to the corpse
** Turn in the Matriarch’s Skull at Caldur's Watch for extra currency and special recognition
* Increased chance to receive a Mature Umbrascale Dragon Egg
** Hues 0, 2783, and 2784 will no longer drop from the Matriarch

===Other Umbrascale Updates===
* Dragon Nest maps can now drop on the corpse of any Dragon mob
* Dragon Nest maps can now appear in the cargo hold of [[High Seas]] ships
* Dragon Nest maps can now appear in fished up MIB/SOS containers
* Visit the [[Town Crier]] to learn more

==Orc Champion Spawn==
* A new [[Orc]] [[Champion spawn]] has been added to [[Trammel]] (Trammel update coming in a future TC1 release) and [[Felucca]], found deep within the [[Orc Dungeon]]
* This new area features narrow corridors and chokepoints
* Acquire [[Orcish Blasting Charge]]s from Orc Demolition Experts, and open up alternative entrances to the champion area
* Battle [[Garthok the Champion]] for a chance at new rewards:
** [[Skull of Garthok]]
** [[Garthok's Lunch]]
** [[Marauder's Armor Set]]
** [[Garthok's Motivator]]
** [[Garthok's Toothpick]]
** [[Orc Skin Belt]]
** [[Orc Hound Statue]]
** Random High Intensity [[Artifact]]
* Earn new [[title]]s for repeatedly defeating the champion spawn:
** Contender of the Orcish Menace
** Justiciar of the Orcish Menace
** Vanquisher of the Orcish Menace
* Visit the Town Crier to learn more

==Kindlehart==
* The spirit of [[Kindlehart]] is upon us, join the [[Bardic Collegium]] and celebrate this new [[Sosaria|Sosarian]] [[Holiday]]!
* Kindlehart is a new recurring holiday event that will occur every February
** The initial date for this event will begin when Publish 122 goes Live, until March 16th, 2026.

===Overview===
A ritual performed by the Bardic Collegium at the [[Shrine of Compassion]] has unleashed a surge of uncontrolled flame across Sosaria. Many creatures have become Kindlehart Infused, and glowing Kindlehart Shards now appear throughout the land. To help restore balance, adventurers are asked to gather this scattered power and return it to the Bardic Collegium.

===How to Participate===
* Defeat Kindlehart Infused creatures to claim their [[Kindlehart Flame]].
* Search the world for [[Kindlehart Shard]]s to recover wayward Kindlehart Flame.
* You will need a [[Flame Resonator]], crafted by a [[tinkering|Tinker]], to extract flame from shards.
* Skilled [[Bard]]s can extract flame from lesser creatures with [[Peacemaking]].
* You will need a [[Radiant Vessel]], crafted by a Master [[glassblowing|Glassblower]], to safely store the flame you collect.
* Return filled vessels to the Bardic Collegium in [[Britain]] to receive rewards for your efforts.

===Details===
* Any creature has a chance to spawn as Kindlehart Infused
** Identified by a special tooltip and visual effect
* Most Boss-level mobs will always spawn as Kindlehart Infused and provide extra Kindlehart Flame.
* Players will need Radiant Vessels to collect Kindlehart Flame, which can be crafted by a Glassblower with [[Sand]] and [[Gold Dust]].
* Kindlehart Flame can be extracted from creatures by slaying them, which will split their stored essence between the top attackers, with stronger creatures having more essence.
* Bards can attempt to extract Kindlehart Flame from creatures by using the Peacemaking skill directly on them. If the bard is skilled enough, the Kindlehart Flame will be removed from the creature without harming it. The more skillful the bard is, the stronger the creature they can calm with this method. Only weaker creatures are susceptible to this technique.
* Kindlehart Flame can also be extracted from Kindlehart Shards that are spread all throughout Sosaria. Players will need to acquire a Flame Resonator, crafted by a Tinker, to extract the essence in this manner.
* Radiant Vessels can only hold so much Kindlehart Flame before they cannot absorb any more. Radiant Vessels will change color and tooltip descriptions based on how full they are.
* Radiant Vessels can be deposited into the Essence Collector at the [[Britain Conservatory]] in exchange for [[Kindlehart Coin]]s.
* Depositing Radiant Vessels will also provide the player with an amount of [[Compassion]] and [[Sacrifice]] based on how full the Radiant Vessel is.
* Kindlehart Coins can be spent at the nearby [[Kindlehart Trader]] for rewards.
* Every time Kindlehart Flame is collected at the Conservatory, the warmth level of Sosaria increases. When a critical level is reached, a [[Kindlehart Tempest]] will spawn in the world. Defeat the Tempest for unique rewards!

===Reward Vendor===
* [[Flame Infused Hedge]]s
* Reward [[Title]]s:
** Kindled Heart
** Devoted
** Paragon of Compassion
** Paragon of Sacrifice
* [[Kindlehart Armoire]]
* [[Kindlehart Tapestry]]
* [[Kindlehart Instrument]]s (2000 Charges, Exceptional, Random Super Slayer)
* [[Companion's Lamp Post]]
* [[Kindlehart Brazier]]
* [[Flame-Kissed Flowers]]
* [[Kindlehart Banner]]s
* [[Kindlehart Sofa]] Crafting Recipe
* [[Kindlehart Loveseat]] Crafting Recipe
* [[Kindlehart Unity Tapestry]] Crafting Recipe
* [[Kindlehart Music Box]]
* [[Heart of Compassion]]
* [[Tear of Sacrifice]]

===Kindlehart Tempest Rewards===
* [[Kindlehart Satchel]] contains one of the following:
** [[Gold]], [[Gem]]s, [[Fire Ruby|Fire Rubies]], [[Dragon Nest Map]], [[Personalized Letter of Affection]]
** [[Personalized Lovebird Shoulder]] Equipment
** [[Personalized Lantern of Love]]
** [[Kindlehart Skirt]], [[Kindlehart Kilt|Kilt]], or [[Kindlehart Cloak|Cloak]]
** [[Flame of Kindlehart Pet Statue]]
*** 2 Slot Mountable Magical Pet, Trainable to 5 Slots
*** Convertible to Ethereal with [[Orb of Ethereal Transcendence]]

Read the latest headlines in the Town Cryer to learn more!

==Veteran Rewards==
* [[Master Angler's Stand]] (11th Year)
** Stores [[Fish]], [[Crab]], [[Lobster]]
** 500 to 1 lockdown conversion
** Sort by Type and Rarity
** Withdraw full stack or specific amount
** Accepts filled [[Commodity Deed]]s
* [[Armor Refinement Cabinet]] (13th Year)
** Stores all [[Armor Refinement]]s
** 500 to 1 lockdown conversion
** Sort by Armor Type, Quality, and Bonus Type
* [[Ship Battle Lagoon]] (8th Year) – Decorative [[house addon]] (small/medium/large)
* [[Monster Statue]]s
** [[Riftbreaker]] (3rd Year)
** [[Victor Blackthorn]] (5th Year)
** [[Fire Clydesdale]] (9th Year)
** All have toggleable animations
* [[Ethereal Umbrascale Dragon Mount]] (20th Year)

==Ultima Store Items==
* [[Arcane Timber]]
** Target Arcane Timber when using the [[Mark]] [[spell]] to create a marked rune. The Arcane Timber will create 1 rune per charge.
** 50 charges

==Quality of Life Updates, Misc Changes, and Bugfixes==
* "Treasures of" reward vendors now have a "TURN IN ALL" button
* Vendor Search maps now include auto-accept for the 1000 gold teleport fee
* [[Trade Minister]]s now show pending IDOCs in a gump
* [[Luck Statue]]s reset cooldown after server maintenance
* All [[Spellbook]]s are now blessed on [[Siege Perilous]]
* [[Fire Daemon]]s and [[Fire Ant]]s are vulnerable to [[Flame Slayer]]
* [[Emberfruit Plant]]s can be used when locked down
* Exceptional Slayer [[Instrument]]s now provide correct bonuses
* [[Feint]] debuff icon will no longer get stuck on players
* [[Boomerang]]s no longer break when using [[Mystic Arc]]
* Added option to Vendor Search Maps for [[Auction Safe]]s to open the Auction Safe gump via the map

==Client Updates==
* The [[Air Paladin Armor]] set available via the Ultima Store now has avatar assets.

==TC1 Publish 2 Notes==
===Kindlehart===
* Significantly reduced the threshold required to summon the [[Kindlehart Tempest]]
* Added a 30-minute timer before the Kindlehart Tempest can be summoned again after being killed
* Double-clicking the [[Essence Collector]] will now open up a gump to make depositing [[Radiant Vessels]] Easier
* You will now receive a system message when you capture Kindlehart Essence from creatures
* [[Flame Resonator]]s now have 100 uses

===Orc Champion Spawn===
* [[Garthok's Toothpick]] can now be enhanced with [[Carpentry]]

===Veteran Rewards===
* [[Master Angler's Stand]] will now withdraw items as a filled commodity deed if you cannot hold the stack

===Housing===
====Container Security Inheritance====
* A new quality-of-life improvement has been added to lockdown containers
** Apply Security to Contents
*** Lockdown containers now include a new option under Set Security called "Apply to Contents"
** How it Works
*** When enabled, the container's current security level (Owner, Co-Owner, Friends, etc.) is automatically applied to all top-level items inside the container.
*** Any new items placed into the container will automatically inherit the container's security setting at the moment they are added.
** Restrictions
*** This option is only available on top-level lockdown containers (containers not placed inside another container).
** Manual Overrides Still Allowed
*** Players may still change the security of individual items after placement if they want different settings for specific items.

====Plot Ledger System Updates====
* No Housing regions can no longer be bypassed by resizing a house after the IDOC process.
* Trade Ministers now display both active raffles and current IDOC houses.
* Plot Ledgers now show the size of the previous house that occupied the plot.

===House Customization===
New Celtic Wall Set
* A new Celtic Wall Set has been added to house customization.
* The wall set can be purchased from the [[Ultima Store]].
* Account Unlock Details
** Unlocks once per account on that server.
** Usable by all characters on that server.
** Does not transfer to other servers.
** Cannot be purchased more than once per server.

==External links==
* [https://uo.com/2026/01/21/publish-122-comes-to-tc1/ Publish 122 Comes to TC1 news post]
* [https://uo.com/2026/01/29/publish-122-tc1-update-2/ Publish 122 TC1 Update 2 news post]
* [https://uo.com/2026/02/05/publish-122-to-origin/ Publish 122 to Origin news post]
* [https://uo.com/2026/02/09/publish-122-world-wide/ Publish 122 World Wide news post]

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