Nevrax is now offering a special promotion that will give players who pre-order a special in game item - the "Armlet of Atys" the sacred symbol of the living planet.  There are more details in this official release:

Paris, France - August 10th, 2004 -  Paris-based online game and software development company Nevrax announced today a special pre-order promotion  for The Saga of Ryzom, its graphically stunning massively multiplayer RPG. Players who pre-order The Saga of Ryzom from selected online retailers will receive an in-game item, the Armlet of Atys. The Armlet of Atys is the sacred symbol of the Living Planet, awarded only to the most devoted disciples of the Goddess Jena. The Armlet of Atys will be the only item of its kind in-game at launch, and is exclusively available via this offer. "We want to thank all of the fans that are supporting The Saga of Ryzom through a pre-order," said David Cohen Corval, CEO of Nevrax. "We've designed this special armlet just for them as a sign of recognition" The Armlet of Atys is currently available via pre-orders on Amazon, EB Games, and GameStop.  Upon pre-ordering their copy of The Saga of Ryzom, players will receive an activation code for the Armlet of Atys by email. For more information, and to see a short animation of the Armlet of Atys in game, visit the official Ryzom website. Featuring an immersive player-driven storyline, a dynamic ecosystem, groundbreaking mass combat mechanics, and lush graphics, The Saga of Ryzom is the answer to the prayers of massively multiplayer gamers seeking a fresh, compelling experience in a true virtual world. The Saga of Ryzom is currently in closed focus beta, and will re-open for a final beta shortly before launch. It is scheduled to launch worldwide in September 2004.

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