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| | Information: | | Level: | 95 | | Maximum Level: | 125 | | Monster Mission: | No | | Repeatable: | No | | Can Be Shrouded?: | No | | Quest Type: | Quest | Quest Goal:- Advancement
- Experience
- Money
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Entered: Wed Apr 2 10:18:21 2014
Modified: Tue Dec 5 05:21:04 2023 | |
THE PLANE OF WAR:
Access Quests: #1 - Field of Strife & Mines | #2a - Castle Rulnavis | #2b - Castle Tamrel | #3 - The Grandmaster's Tower
Castle Rulnavis Quests: #1 - Defending the Castle | #2 - A Colossal Task | #3 - Tactical Strike
Castle Tramrel Quests: #1 - The Tamrel Trials | #2 - A New Colonel In Town | Edmuund's Plight
Quests in the Mines: Katka's Cause | Deserving of Battle
Named Spawns & Locations: Hunter of the Plane of War
Castle Faction Quests: Castle Rulnavis | Castle Tamrel | Escape to Tamrel
This is a quest advanced via character flags. It is not a task.
This quest grants you access to the Field of Strife (the southern half of the open area in the zone) and the mines (entered through the lava tunnel in the basement of the Plane of Tactics).
Summary
- Make sure to be right on top of Etsinthinikonarifet in the Plane of War, then Hail and say "tithe".
- Say "Za ye na ekk" to Zayenaekk in the Plane of Justice.
- Say "Ets in thini konar ifet" to Zayenaekk in the Plane of Justice.
- Ensure your Ogre language skill level is at least 90.
- In Ogre, say "Speak to Zayenaekk" to Murdunk in the Korascian Warrens.
- >Pick up Murdunk's Massive Bastard Sword under Tantisala Jaggedtooth's spawn point in the Plane of Earth.
- Deliver the sword to Murdunk and receive Sphinx Chamber Key.
- Use the key to open up the chamber in the far southwestern part of Toskirakk's upper level.
- Say "I seek the blessing of your sister" to Zayenaekk in Toskirakk.
- Craft (or buy/trade for) a Stonewood Compound Bow.
- Loot a Zekarian Diamond from mobs in the first field in the Plane of War (rare drop from trash; 100% from mini nameds).
- In a Fletching Kit, combine the Stonewood Compound Bow with the Zekarian Diamond.
- Turn in the Zekarian Stonewood Compound Bow to Etsinthinikonarifet.
The Sphinx Tithe
Speak with the sphinx named Etsinthinikonarifet (click for map image), located in the Plane of War at the large gateway due south of the zone-in.
You say, 'Hail, Etsinthinikonarifet.'
Etsinthinikonarifet glares down at you askance, more preoccupied with her reflection on your presence than on acknowledging your greeting. She speaks, 'This one has crossed the Zekarian to greet Etsinthinikonarifet, sister of Zayenaekk, former servant of Murdunk, sentinel to the Field of Strife without [tithe]? Such misfortune that our gates now usher in such uncouth vagabonds.'
You say, 'What tithe?'
Etsinthinikonarifet says, 'This one speaks to Etsinthinikonarifet with an indubitable sedulousness antipodal to the irreverence she has suffered since the Tribunal's judgement. There is hope for this one to step onto the Field of Strife for a test of brawn, but first they must display cunning. This one should not return without proper tithe.'
You have received a character flag!
Etsinthinikonarifet glares down at you askance, less amused by your return than your initial encounter. She speaks, 'This one speaks to Etsinthinikonarifet, sister of Zayenaekk, former servant of Murdunk, sentinel to the Field of Strife still without tithe?'
A Visit to Prison
Head to the Plane of Justice and see the sphinx Zayenaekk (click for map image). Say to her, "Za`ye`na`ekk" and then "Ets`in`thini`konar`ifet".
You say, 'Hail, Zayenaekk'
If you don't have the "tithe" flag in the previous step, you see this:
Zayenaekk flaps her wings and raises her chain high and proud as she gazes down upon _____, 'You stand before Zayenaekk -- servant of Murdunk and prisoner now of the Tribunal. There is nothing more to this being than the formerly stated. Move along, mortal. This is not a realm for the free to wander.'
With the previous flag, you see:
Zayenaekk flaps her wings and raises her chin high and proud as she gazes down upon _____, 'You stand before Zayenaekk -- servant of Murdunk and prisoner now of the Tribunal. Years it has been since these hall heralded in the free, yet none have approached this being bearing more than idle curiosity. Still though, the slothful ineptitude of your tongue betrays your purpose. Speak my name in proper tetrameter as you would to Sivrn.'
You say, 'Za ye na ekk'
Zayenaekk nods approvingly, her sapphire eyes projecting the faintest modicum of respect, 'You address Zayenaekk with purpose and for that you have earned the right to ask a single question. What is it that you wish to know?'
You have received a character flag!
You say, 'What tithe does Etsinthinikonarifet seek?'
Zayenaekk glares at you, upset by your lackadaisical lack of pentameter.
She's mad that you are dumb. Speak her sister's name properly. With ` as spaces or actual spaces.
You say, 'What tithe does Ets in thini konar ifet seek?"
Zayenaekk says, 'You seek the blessing of Zayenaekk's sister. You have asked for something this being's imprisonment has robbed from it's memory.' The sphinx smiles, 'The irony may be lost on your kind, but you are owed an answer. It seems time has little hold on you. Seek audience with our master and address him in his native tongue as it seems to be more your speed.'
You have received a character flag!
Traveling Through Time
Head to the Korascian Warrens and speak with Murdunk (click for map image). You must speak with the language "Ogre" (right-click chat window, select "Language", select "Ogre"). In order to see this language as an option, you must have a skill of at least "1" in the language.
NOTE: In order to get Murdunk to acknowledge you, you may need a skill of 100 in "Ogre". It's possible he could respond with a lower skill level, but a skill of 72 is known to fail.
Say to him "Speak to Zayenaekk" (in Ogre).
Without Ogre language on or of 90 skill, you see:
Murdunk ignores you.
You say, 'Hail Murdunk'
Murdunk says, in Ogre, 'My time is valuable, _____, state your purpose or begone.'
You say, 'I need to speak to Zayenaekk'
Murdunk says, in Ogre, 'Such brazen insolence from a rankless, _____?' The warlord roars with laughter, 'Very well, Dark Elf. I will grant you audiance with my most trusted and sacred advisor if you return to me with my trusty bastard sword. Our damned enemies must have fed it to their pet after I dropped it in battle. I believe it's name is.... Tanti-something....'
You have received a character flag!
Back to the Future
Head to the Plane of Earth to the spawn point of Tantisala Jaggedtooth (click for map image) where you'll see a giant sword in the ground.
NOTE: You'll probably want to have a top inventory slot available before clicking the sword as it's too big to fit most bags. Click it to obtain "Murdunk's Massive Bastard Sword".
If you try to pick it up without necessary flags, you see:
As you reach down to lift the heavy iron sword your hand mysteriously passes right through the blade as if it were merely air.
With the proper flags, you see:
You reach down and pick up the heavy iron sword.
Far More Tarnished Than Thought
Head back to the Korascian Warrens and turn this item in to Murdunk:
Murdunk grabs the blade tightly and holds it up in front of his face. He swings it violently to the side to flick away small bits of alligator excrement. He returns the blade to his sight and surveys it carefully, 'Strange, far more tarnished than I would have expected, almost as if it has been rusting for years.' He shrugs, 'Well, I did not expect you to return alive from this fool's errand but a deal's a deal. My advisor Zayenaekk remains protected in the southwestern most tunnel off of our capital. This key will provide you entrance to her chamber.'
You have received a character flag!
You receive a "Sphinx Chamber Key".
A Hidden Sphinx
Head to Toskirakk and into the far southwestern part of the city's upper level (click for map image). At the end of the southwest tunnel is a locked gate. Use the key on this gate to open it:
You place the key into an inconspicuously placed keyhole and enter the chamber.
Inside, to your left, is Zayenaekk (note that hailing her without necessary pre-flags results in a death touch - nice try):
You say, 'Hail, Zayenaekk'
Zayenaekk tilts her head and looks at you somewhat bewildered, 'A stranger approaches Zayenaekk and addresses her with due diligence. Of all this one has foreseen, this comes as a surprise. What is it that you seek, _____?'
You say, 'I seek the blessing of your sister'
Zayenaekk says, 'Then it is the marriage of cunning and brawn you must perform. A weapon of our enemy empowered with the essence of our realm. She will find this pleasing. Commit these notes to memory and present her with what you create.'
With these words you find yourself banished from the Sphinx's chambers.
You have received a character flag!
You receive a book called "Zekarian Bow Schematic". Open it and click "Scribe" (this is optional, it is not required to scribe). The book reads:
You must present Etsinthinikonarifet with the marriage of cunning and brawn. A weapon of our enemy empowered with the essence of our realm.
No weapon better exemplifies the raw power that our foes possess than a compound bow shaped with the stonewood branches of their arboreans and tied with the steely fibers of the vegerogs.
Once you have crafted or obtained one of these mighty bows, use your fletching skills to place in its sight a Zekarian Diamond. Present this offering to her and her blessings will be yours.
Tribute Fodder, No Longer
Make (or otherwise obtain) a Stonewood Compound Bow (see this link for recipe and sub-combine details). Note: You must have a Fletching skill of at least 220 to attempt the combine. (The resulting bow is tradeable.)
Stonewood Compound Bow (crafted via Fletching, 335 Trivial; minimum 220 skill required)
- 2x Planar Steel Bow Cam (crafted via Tinkering, 282 Trivial)
--- 1x Jar of Clockwork Grease (crafted via Tinkering, no-fail)
------ 2x Clockwork Grease (dropped by clockworks in Secrets of Faydwer zones)
------ 1x Small Grease Jar (crafted via Pottery Kiln, 17 Trivial)
--------- 1x Quality Firing Sheet (from pottery vendors)
--------- 1x Unfired Small Grease Jar (crafted via Pottery Wheel, 31 Trivial)
------------ 1x Block of Clay (from pottery vendors)
------------ 1x Small Grease Jar Sketch (from pottery vendors)
------------ 1x Water Flask (from general supply vendors)
--- 1x Planar Steel Bolts (returned in the combine for "Planar Steel Gears")
--- 1x Planar Steel Gears (crafted via Smithing, 102 Trivial)
------ 1x Brick of Immaculate Steel (dropped by elementals and stone creatures in the Plane of Earth)
------ 1x Cam Parts Mold (from smithing vendors)
------ 1x File (from smithing vendors)
- 1x Planing Tool (from Fletching vendors)
- 1x Stonewood Bow Staff (dropped by treants in the Plane of Earth)
- 1x Vegerog Fiber String (crafted via Tailoring, 162 Trivial)
--- 1x Clump of Wax (from Fletching vendors)
--- 2x Vegerog Vine (dropped by vegerogs in the Plane of Earth)
Venturing Into the Zekarian
In the Plane of War, kill mobs until you loot a "Zekarian Diamond". This drops very rarely from trash mobs in the zone-in field (the field's proper name is "The Zekarian"), but drops 100% from the mini-nameds in the area ("a diaku hopeful" can spawn "Diaku Redeemer"; Sheartooth goblins can spawn "Sheartooth Captain"; orcs can spawn "Garrak Tyrant", each of which drops the item every kill).
These mobs hit for a max ~16,000; single-target rampage; cast an AE aggro-increaser; and cast an AE nuke. They summon when below 97% health; are rootable and mezzable; and are not stunnable.
Some mob types in the area hit harder (up to ~22,000).
The mini-nameds are standard mob difficulty despite being red /cons.
Loot the Zekarian Diamond; then, using Fletching tradeskill, combine the Zekarian Diamond with the Stonewood Compound Bow.
This produces a "Zekarian Stonewood Compound Bow".
Ready For Strife
You say, 'Hail, Etsinthinikonarifet'
Etsinthinikonarifet looks down upon you with renewed interest. She speaks, 'This one returns to Etsinthinikonarifet bearing proper tithes of war?'
Hand in the Zekarian Stonewood Compound Bow:
Etsinthinikonarifet shouts 'Another has proved themselves worthy to enter the Field of Strife.'
Etsinthinikonarifet smiles and says, 'Place your hand upon the door and take your place among the Warlord's chosen.'
You have received a character flag!
Rewards:
- Experience (12 AAs at Level 100)
- 850 platinum
- Access to the Field of Strife and the Mines within the Plane of War
NOTE: You may need to zone one time before the zone recognizes your flag. If you get a warning about not meeting the requirements for the area, leave immediately or you may be death touched. This should fix itself upon zoning once.
NOTE: The Mines can be accessed via the statue NPCs along the far south boundaries of the Field of Strife or through the basement of the Plane of Tactics (click for map image of the Plane of Tactics; or see this map image for the Plane of War click locations). In the basement, swim into the lava tunnel until you zone over to the Plane of War. Upon zoning, you'll find yourself in the mines.
What's Next
Next, you'll be looking to enter the Field of Strife and to gain access to the two castles.
See this quest entry for information about accessing Castle Rulnavis and this quest entry for information about accessing Castle Tamrel.
With completion of this first access task, you'll now be able to find four of the 11 nameds in the Plane of War. See this quest entry for an overview of named locations in this zone. |
(you do not have to actually log out)
