New treasure and dangers await Tales of Pirates II players with the new Astral Isle Expedition update. The new update opens up the Astral Isle zone for players to explore and gain new riches, but it comes at quite a cost. A GM can teleport a player to the mysterious new land for a fee of 2 million gold coins. While a costly venture, the isle does boast to contain new riches and is home to some of the nastiest foes in the game.

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Tales of Pirates II: Sail into the Unknown on an Astral Isle Expedition

It’s only natural that the roving buccaneers of Tales of Pirates II (http://top2.igg.com) would continue to encounter wondrous and dangerous new territories. After all, when the call of the open sea awakens a captain’s wandering spirit, there’s only one way to satisfy its command: by setting a course for uncharted waters to discover new lands and new adventures. While familiar locales such as Argent City, Shaitan City and Icicle Castle serve pirates well, there’s nothing quite like sailing into the unknown. Even though the excitement of their forays into Dream City has barely worn off, pirates from across the seven seas are eager to experience the astounding Astral Isle, a zone filled with fresh challenges aplenty.

Though there are ample opportunities to unearth treasures galore during an Astral Isle expedition, it is not a venture for the faint of heart – or the light of pocket. Access to Astral Isle requires an investment some might find beyond their means. For 2 million gold coins, a pirate can teleport to the vicinity of this mysterious island. Many a peg leg will think twice about spending such a sum when a comfortable tavern stool and a tankard of rum are so much closer at hand, but the boldest among them know that treasure should be hunted, not wallowed in.

Meanwhile, those who have returned from Astral Isle have begun to astonish their peers with thrilling tales of riches and glory that inspire envy from even the most contented captains. Lucky for them, the new Astral Isle Expedition event can sate their thirst for adventure. All a plucky pirate must do is proclaim why they wish to go to Astral Isle and the GM will whisk them away on a journey they will never forget!

Lest ye suspect this opportunity is too good to be true, rest assured it will be no luxury cruise. Astral Isle is home to some of the nastiest foes in the game, so rally your most trusty mates, grab your deadliest weapons and stock up on supplies before embarking on what may be the most epic Astral Isle expedition ever!

About Tales of Pirates II

Tales of Pirates II is a new adventure game set during the age of the Vikings. It is a time of great discoveries and also great brutality. Roam the vast oceans of northern Europe and engage in intense battles, using technological superiority and magical powers to determine who will claim mastery over the seas.

Visit the official Tales of Pirates II site at http://top2.igg.com to learn about the game or find out about upcoming events. Visit http://www.igg.com for more on IGG’s growing family of games.