Zimel's Blades (Quest for SoulFire)  

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Level:45
Maximum Level:125
Monster Mission:No
Repeatable:Yes
Can Be Shrouded?:No
Quest Type:Quest
Quest Goal:
  • Experience
  • Faction
  • Loot
  • Money
Faction Required:
Knights of Truth (Min: Amiable)
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Factions Lowered:
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Era:Original
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Group Size:Solo
Min. # of Players:1
Max. # of Players:1
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Entered: Tue Aug 13 18:27:01 2002
Modified: Tue Dec 5 21:23:36 2023
Stage 1: The Agent

Find Kalatrina Plossen downstairs in the Hall of Truth at 771.98, -162.19, -166.01.

You say, 'Hail, Kalatrina Plossen'

Kalatrina Plossen says 'Hail! Welcome to the Hall of Truth. We, the Knights of Truth, are all the hope this city has of loosening the grip of Lucan D'lere and his militia. I seek a young knight to [serve the will of the Truthbringer].'

You say, 'I serve the will of the Truthbringer.'

Kalatrina Plossen says 'Stand tall then, knight! We have need of your services. We have sent a man to infiltrate the militia. We fear he may soon be found out. Take him this note of warning. Say the words, 'Truth is good,' and you shall find him. Be careful, young knight. The militia does not take prisoners.'

You receive A Sealed Letter, which identifies as "To Alayle." The text is,

Please return home at once. Mother is not well ! Your Father, Mithmar.

None of the Militia guards in East or West Freeport respond to the phrase "Truth is good" save one. Head to the Militia guardhouse in East Freeport. Guard Alayle may be found in the basement at -1040, +850.

You say, 'Hail, Guard Alayle'

Guard Alayle says 'Greetings, citizen! You should not be in the Militia House. These are restricted grounds. Please leave at once unless you have business here.'

You say, 'Truth is good.'

Guard Alayle says 'Ssshhh!! Pipe down. The others might hear you. You must have something for me. Kalatrina must have given you something if you serve the Hall of Truth. If you have nothing, please leave. You will blow my cover.'

Give Guard Alayle the sealed letter.

Guard Alayle says 'This is not good news. I must leave immediately. Here. Take this to Kala.. I mean my father. I found it on the floor of Sir Lucan D'Lere's quarters. Thanks again, messenger. I got this just in time.'

Your faction standing with Steel Warriors has been adjusted by 1.
Your faction standing with Guards of Qeynos has been adjusted by 1.
Your faction standing with Corrupt Qeynos Guards has been adjusted by -1.
Your faction standing with The Freeport Militia has been adjusted by -1.
Your faction standing with Knights of Truth has been adjusted by 1.

You receive A Tattered Flier, the text of which is:

ZIMEL'S BLADES
..... ... .... .. ...
....... ...... ... .. ... ....... .... ...


At this point, Krazen Loosh spawns inside the guardhouse and, after a brief delay, approaches Guard Alayle.

You say, 'Hail, Krazen Loosh'

Krazen Loosh says 'The towering wall of stone is clearly unmovable at this point, being held in place by collection of magical energies.'

Krazen Loosh says 'Hello, Alayle. We just got a message from Qeynos. I think you should come with me.'

Guard Alayle says 'Oh no!! It is too late!! Run!!'

Krazen Loosh says 'As you try to open penetrate the stone wall it is clearly being held in place by a powerful force.'

Krazen and other nearby guards attack and most likely kill Alayle.

Guard Alayle says 'My comrades will avenge my death.'

What you are supposed to do at this point is return to Kalatrina and hand her the tattered flier. Unfortunately, there is a bug in the quest. You need the tattered flier for a later stage of the quest, but Kalatrina doesn't return it. You either need to obtain another flier (by re-running the quest when Alayle respawns) or just don't hand the flier to Kalatrina. If you do hand her the flier, she says this:

Kalatrina Plossen says 'Zimel's Blades?! Hmmmmm. It doesn't ring a bell and the remainder of the writing is too hard to make out. It kind of looks like a list of prices. You know, down at the Office of the People they might be able to tell us if this place exists. Go speak with Rashinda. She knows all about Freeport. If [Zimel's Blades] existed, you must report back to me what happened to it.'
Your faction standing with Knights of Truth has been adjusted by 1.
Your faction standing with Dismal Rage has been adjusted by -1.
Your faction standing with The Freeport Militia has been adjusted by -1.
Your faction standing with Priests of Marr has been adjusted by 1.
Your faction standing with Steel Warriors has been adjusted by 1.
You gain experience!

Head to the Office of the People, not far from the Hall of Truth, and find Rashinda Elore upstairs.

You say, 'Hail, Rashinda Elore'

Rashinda Elore says 'Hello. I am Rashinda Elore. The city Landholder Manager. If you have business to discuss, please direct it to my two clerks in the other room. Good day.'

You say, 'Blades'

Rashinda Elore says 'Zimel's Blades? It used to be a fine place of rare weaponry. [Ariska Zimel] was the owner. No one knows what happened to the man. He just vanished overnight. His shop used to be in East Freeport which is now a slum, er, I mean, which now has plenty of available lots for sale with plenty of potential. As for Zimel's Blades, we [condemned] it.'

You say, 'Who is Ariska Zimel?'

Rashinda Elore says 'Ariska Zimel was a human blacksmith, a master when it came to making swords, I hear. He kept to himself a lot. He disappeared about one year ago. A lot of people were disappointed when we had to condemn Zimel's Blades. All the merchandise was handed over to [Groflah Steadirt]. Mostly charred junk.'

You say, 'Who is Groflah Steadirt?'

Rashinda Elore says 'Groflah Steadirt is the dwarven owner of Groflah's Forge which is right near here. He was Ariska Zimel's best friend. They were apparently avid travelers before settling down here in Freeport. I guess it was during their travels that they picked up the fine arts of the forge. You should talk to Groflah about Zimel. He can tell you more than I can.'

You say, 'Why was it condemned?'

Rashinda Elore says 'About a week after Ariska Zimel's disappearance, strange noises were heard from his shop. Loud booms and rumbling as though the earth itself were exploding. When the militia got to the shop, they said the shop was badly burned by an exploding boiler. They had us condemn the building due to its unsafe structure.'

Return to Kalatrina again.

You say, 'Zimel's Blades was condemned.'

Kalatrina Plossen says 'Why would Lucan visit a condemned building? He must be searching for something. When I last visited the local forge, I heard rumors of Lucan searching for a sword named Soulfire. If this is true, you must find it first! No more power should go his way. Seek this sword out!'

Stage 2: Groflah and the Bar

Your only clue at this point is Rashinda mentioning that you should talk to Groflah. Since Groflah got all of Zimel's old inventory and you have what appears to be a price list from Zimel (the tattered flier), maybe a visit to Groflah is in order. Find Groflah Steadirt upstairs in his forge in West Freeport at 420.45, -1635.50, -92.44.

You say, 'Hail, Groflah Steadirt'

Groflah Steadirt says 'Greetings, adventurer! Certainly a person who looks as hardened as yourself deserves a fine blade to match your prowess. Here at Groflah's Forge, we supply you with only the finest quality weapons.'

You say, 'Do you know Ariska Zimel?'

Groflah Steadirt says 'Zimel!! I do not know who you mean. Now go away. I am very busy. I will not talk here!!'

Give him the tattered flier.

Groflah Steadirt says 'Where did you find this? This was the main price list of Zimel's Blades, but it should be all burnt up. I was at Zimel's right after the fire and I did not see it hanging where it should have been. The entire inside was gutted and . . . wait . . . the sequence of the dots!! Hmmm. I cannot talk with you here. Meet me at the Seafarer's by the docks at night. Give me the note when next we meet.'

Not surprisingly, Groflah is a bit antsy about discussing this issue. Head to East Freeport and find the Seafarer's Roost by the docks. Groflah will (rarely) spawn during the night time at the far table; his placeholders are Talym Shoontar, Sir Edwin Motte and Imxil Tbrow. While you wait, buy four Drom's Champagnes for a later step of the quest.

Killing his placeholders causes huge faction hits, and may not make him spawn faster.

When Groflah pops, hail him. His hail text and bracketed keywords lead to an unrelated quest; you can ignore them. I just list them here for the sake of completeness.


You say, 'Hail, Groflah Steadirt'

Groflah Steadirt says 'Greetings, ______! Join in the [celebration]! Have a few drinks. Alas, there are no [Tumpy Tonics].'

Give him the tattered flier.

Groflah Steadirt says 'This used to be hanging in Zimel's Blades. It is the price list. It is badly faded though. There was a fire in Zimel's Blades and I was on the scene just afterward. I did not see this hanging. I wonder who took it . . . Hmmmm.. oh, yes.. the markings on the list! It is a code! Here. I will fill it in. Read it. You probably do not even know who Ariska is.'

You receive a different Tattered Flier from Groflah here. Although this second flier has the same name and icon, it contains very different text. It reads:

ZIMEL'S BLADES
..h... e... l .. p.. ...
..c..... ..a.... ... p.. t... ..i....v. .... ...

You say, 'Who is Ariska?'

Groflah Steadirt says 'Ariska Zimel was my best friend. He and I learned our knowledge of metal from such places as Halas and Kaladim. When he disappeared, it seemed to involve foul play. He must be alive somewhere in the city. I pray this is not the work of [Pietro Zarn].'

You say, 'Who is Pietro Zarn?'

Groflah Steadirt says 'While we were traveling through the Lavastorm Mountains, we happened upon a caravan. They wore emblems in honor of the evil god, Innoruuk. They did not see us, but we saw them. And most importantly of all, Ariska saw the apparent leader's sword. It was glowing with great energy. Suddenly, the evil knights were in a battle. The knights gave chase, leaving their camp unattended. The knight who owned the sword left it behind, opting to fight with another, leading me to believe it was not his to begin with. It was at this point that Ariska ran down and grabbed the sword. A few weeks later, we were to learn that the knight was a powerful man by the name of Pietro Zarn and that he was looking for a sword stolen from him. He called it .. Soulfire. I believe Zarn must have finally found Ariska.'

Finding the next person to talk to requires pure luck. One of two things is supposed to happen.

First, if Branis Noolright (one of the bards) and Tykar Renlin (the beggar at the bar) both spawn at the same time, and the bard sings his pro-Lucan song, the beggar will go off on a rant, mentioning Zimel. This would lead you to question him, which sets you off on the rest of the quest.


Henna Treghost says 'Sing us a melody.'

Branis Noolright says 'Here's one for Sir Lucan... He's just a ruler. In a long line of rulers. Looking for a few more orcs to slay. They say that he fights them with one hand tied to his back. And he won't leave Freeport till you remember his name. Thank you.'

Tykar Renlin says 'That man is no just ruler. He has jailed me and my friend Zimel for merely begging.'

Second, Tykar will give his response to the key word "Zimel" if any player mentions it in /say in Tykar's hearing without having another NPC targeted. This leads me to think that you get your next clue if Tykar is up while you're chatting with Groflah. It is possible that if an NPC mentions "Zimel" within earshot of Tykar, Tykar will respond as well.

Stage 3: Tykar and Zimel

Tykar's placeholders are Plnorrick Spinecracker, Biggle Lombokker, Lozani and Tlin Bowfright. Again, killing them incurs some nasty faction hits; it's advised you just wait. Tykar usually appears very late during the game night. When he does, ask him about Zimel. 2016 update: Tykar Renlin (the beggar at the bar) - Just wanted to update this little bit - its not pure luck. I had Tykar spawn in front of Henna Treghost at 12 AM (Midnight game time) and followed his path. At which 2 AM he roams back to his spawn loc and de pops.

You say, 'Hail, Tykar Renlin'

Tykar Renlin says 'Do you have any spare coppers for a thirsty soul?'

You say, 'What can you tell me of Zimel?'

Tykar Renlin says 'What?! You know my friend Zimel?! I would like to speak of him, but my mouth is so parched. Maybe a fine grog would loosen my lips. I am uncertain which flavor shall do the trick.'

Give him the four Drom's Champagnes you purchased earlier, unstacked.

Tykar Renlin says 'Oooh!! That is the taste. My lips are almost loose. Maybe another will do the trick.'

Tykar Renlin says 'Oooh!! That is the taste. My lips are almost loose. Maybe another will do the trick.'

Tykar Renlin says 'Oooh!! That is the taste. My lips are almost loose. Maybe another will do the trick.'

Tykar Renlin says 'Ahh!! That was good. Now where were we?. Oh yes. My friend Zimel is a fellow beggar. He was locked up in the arena. They were going to let him go when the Freeport Militia came for him. Ha!! He is crazy as a troll now. I took this blanket from his cell before I was released. I no longer need it and my guilt has reached its peak. I do not want crazy old Zimel to freeze. Perhaps you can return it to him.'

You receive a blanket called Bunker Cell #1, which identifies as "Zimel's Blanket."

To move things along and prevent you from having to repeat steps, go outside the West Freeport gate and collect a Fire Beetle Eye, a Rat Ear, and Snake Scales. Also, buy a Water Flask and Bottle from one of the vendors that sells them. Combine the Fire Beetle Eye and Rat Ear in an oven or spit to make Edible Goo, and combine the Snake Scales, Water Flask, and Bottle in a brew barrel to make Bog Juice. Both trivial at 21.

Once you have both, return to East Freeport and find the Arena. The Freeport prison is underneath there, guarded by members of the Steel Warriors (Freeport warriors' guild). There is only one prisoner in the jail, named (simply enough) "a prisoner". He will occasionally let out an emote with some nonsense blabbering. Hailing him likewise gets gibberish. Mentioning Zimel, though, gets a much more interesting response.


a prisoner says 'unngh!!.. Biggle and boo.. Goggle froo..'

You say, 'Hail, a prisoner'

a prisoner says 'Aaaarghhh!!.. Buggl n gump.. Figgle and fump..'

You say, 'Are you Ariska Zimel?'

a prisoner stares deeply into your eyes.. Very eerie!!

Give him the blanket, the edible goo, and the bog juice.
Your faction standing with Coalition of Tradefolk has been adjusted by 1.
Your faction standing with Knights of Truth has been adjusted by 1.
Your faction standing with Merchants of Qeynos has been adjusted by 1.
Your faction standing with Coalition of Tradefolk Underground has been adjusted by 1.

a prisoner says 'Bog n Goo.. Blanket too!!'

a prisoner says 'Bog n Goo.. Blanket too!!'

a prisoner hands you something and says, 'Hide, hide, safe, cee.. lerk has the clue.. Must travel.. Travel.. Travel.. Tunaria's corridor..'

You receive a key called H. K. 102, which identifies as "Highkeep Strongbox 102."

Figuring out the next step takes a number of deductions. Tunaria is the old name for the continent of Antonica, and Tunaria's Corridor is the old name for the pass linking the Karanas to the Commonlands (via Kithicor Woods). Nowadays, it is called Highhold Pass. Your next clue is the key itself. The name of the key suggest an abbreviation, and if you cast Identify on it, you'll get the giveaway: it's a key from Highkeep . "Cee... lerk" actually means "clerk". Put it all together, and Zimel is telling you to take the key to the bank clerk in Highpass Keep.


Stage 4: Highpass Keep

Due to a change in game mechanics, you can no longer hand items directly to bankers. Instead, if you hail the banker, she will tell you to hand the key to her assistant. Do so.

You say, 'Hail, Bank Clerk Jaylin'

Bank Clerk Jaylin says 'Greetings! I am Jaylin Monel, your Highkeep bank clerk. If you are here to close an account, please return your strongbox key to my assistant Kiolna and she will return any items you may have stored.'

You say, 'Hail, Assistant Kiolna'

Assistant Kiolna says 'Hello! I am Jaylin's new assistant, Kiolna. If you wish to hand in your keys, please give them to me and I will be happy to assist you! It is a pleasure doing business with you.'

Give her the key.

Assistant Kiolna says 'I am sorry to see you check out. Here is all you had in your box. We hope to serve you again. Have a nice day! Next!'
You gain experience!!
You receive 8 silver from Assistant Kiolna.
You receive 3 gold from Assistant Kiolna.

You receive a Sealed Note, which identifies as "Zimel's Letter From Hayle." The note reads as follows:

Ariska,

For your great service to the Temple of Life I shall honor your request and hold Soulfire until I see this note presented to me by either you or a noble courier of the Hall of Truth.

Brother Hayle


Stage 5: Brother Hayle

Time to find Brother Hayle. Head to the Temple of Life in North Qeynos, and ask around about Brother Hayle. Priestess Jahnda will respond.

You say, 'Hail, Priestess Jahnda'

Priestess Jahnda says 'Welcome to the Temple of Life, where the will of Rodcet Nife, the Prime Healer, is carried out. I am the High Priestess Jahnda. If you require any training in our ways, please talk to any of our priests or any of the paladins of the Temple of Life.'

You say, 'Where is Brother Hayle?'

Priestess Jahnda says 'Brother Hayle Mool is one of our finest clerics. He could convert anyone to the ways of Rodcet Nife. Recently, he has been out in the [Plains of Karana] trying to befriend the [Splitpaw clan]. I pray he has not become their prisoner or even worse, their dinner.'

This section of text is in fact part of another quest that relates to Brother Hayle; it explains in a little more detail why Hayle is in Splitpaw Lair. It's not directly relevant to SoulFire, but it does have some interesting info about Hayle. The Blessed Oil Quest has more information.

Head to Southern Karana where you will find Brother Hayle surrounded by gnolls at approximate location -1514, +2246.


You say, 'Hail, Brother Hayle'

Brother Hayle says 'This is no place for you. These Splitpaws are very fierce. Only the power of Rodcet Nife will guide them to the light. By the way, I might warn you that the cells here lock behind you.'

Give him the sealed note.

Brother Hayle says 'Finally!! I see that Ariska has found a noble knight to retrieve Soulfire. Per Ariska's orders I am not to give Soulfire to you until you can show me [proof of nobility]. You must honor both the Temple of Life as well as the Hall of Truth and to a high degree. Only then shall you hold Soulfire.'

Your faction standing with Priests of Life has been adjusted by 10.
Your faction standing with Knights of Thunder has been adjusted by 3.
Your faction standing with Guards of Qeynos has been adjusted by 5.
Your faction standing with Bloodsabers has been adjusted by -2.
Your faction standing with Antonius Bayle has been adjusted by 1.
You gain experience!!

Brother Hayle is on Temple of Life faction. What he's warning you about here is that your faction with both the Temple of Life in Qeynos and the Hall of Truth in Freeport must be towards the upper end of "warmly." If they are not, Hayle will eat your turn-in. Killing Lucan (discussed below) will likely get your faction high enough with the Hall of Truth; if not, a second kill will most certainly do it, but be aware that this will make you KOS with the Freeport Rogues, called the Coalition of Tradesfolk Underground (not to mention KOS to the Freeport Militia). Raising your faction with the Temple of Life is somewhat more onerous, and the details of how to raise it are beyond the scope of this guide. Note that the only way to make sure your faction is high enough is to either risk the turn-in at "warmly" and hope, or just raise your faction to "ally" -- that's guaranteed to be enough.

You receive back "a note" -- notice that the name and icon both changed. The lore text is "Returned Letter From Hayle", though the note's text is still the same:


Ariska,

For your great service to the Temple of Life I shall honor your request and hold Soulfire until I see this note presented to me by either you or a noble courier of the Hall of Truth.

Brother Hayle

You say, 'What proof of nobility?'

Brother Hayle says 'I require the returned note I gave you, a Testimony of Truth, a Sword of Faith and finally the hilt of Soulfire. The Testimony and Sword of Faith are earned in the Hall of Truth, but for the hilt of Soulfire you shall have to battle [Xicotl].'

You say, 'Who is Xicotl?'

Brother Hayle says 'Xicotl is the evil troll who attempted to steal Soulfire from the vaults of the Temple of Life. The hilt of Soulfire broke off during the battle and now rests in the hands of this troll shadowknight. From what I have heard, he is frequently an invited guest at the castle called Mistmoore. Woe to any paladin who dares set foot upon the land of Mistmoore, but should you attempt it you might search the guest rooms for the troll. May Rodcet Nife walk with you.'

Stage 6: Collecting the Items

Now you have to go out and collect the three items Hayle wants. You already have the returned Note, so you don't need to worry about that. Don't lose or destroy the note, though!

Brilliant Sword of Faith

Find Valeron Dushire upstairs in the Hall of Truth in West Freeport at 1130, -500.

Valeron Dushire says 'I am Sir Valeron Dushire, leader of the order of the Knights of Truth. If your soul shines with purity and strength, I urge you to join our order. The might of Mithaniel Marr stands behind all who join. Soon that might will help us free this city from the tyranny of the [Freeport Militia].'

You say, 'What Freeport Militia?'

Valeron Dushire says 'The Freeport Militia took control of this city long ago. They are nothing more than a group of thugs not worthy of respect. They follow the words of [Sir Lucan] D'Lere. He has been a thorn in this city's side for too long. If you wish to aid us in the fight against tyranny, go speak with Jemoz or Sir Theron. May the Truthbringer shine upon your soul.'

You say, 'Who is Sir Lucan?'

Valeron Dushire says 'Lucan is a bad seed. You see, I trained Sir Lucan. He was nothing more than a street rat who was taken in by the Temple of Marr. The priests taught him and found him to be very agile and strong. They requested either the Priests of Marr or the Knights of Truth take him on as a squire. Gygus could not spare the trainers at the time and so we took the boy. The boy became a man, and a very formidable knight. Then something [went awry].'

You say, 'What went awry?'

Valeron Dushire says 'During one of our crusades into the lands of Norrath, we left Sir Lucan in charge of the remaining knights. He did much good and the people respected him. He was overtaken by power. He soon began to hire mercenaries to guard the city, calling them the Freeport Militia. His true downfall began when he killed Sentry Dillius, a paladin of the Priests of Marr. His divine powers were stripped from his soul. He was a paladin no longer. He and his militia now control the city. They treat it as their playground and bully the populace. Someone must [stop Sir Lucan].'

You say, 'I will stop Sir Lucan' (He will not respond to this nicely unless you are amiable)

Valeron Dushire says 'That would be good, but I doubt you can. We have been trying for years and are unable to get him apart from the militia. If you do the impossible and destroy Sir Lucan, bring me his testimony. Every knight of the Hall of Truth carries a signed testimony. Sir Lucan still holds his.'

Go kill Lucan in East Freeport at -1055, 717; you'll probably want a few friends to help you. Again, the mechanics of how to pull and kill Lucan, whether solo or with a group, are beyond the scope of this guide. When you kill his live form, a skeleton form pops right over his corpse. Kill him again.

Sir Lucan D`Lere says 'Die, dog!!'

Kill his live form.
Your faction standing with The Freeport Militia has been adjusted by -2000.
Your faction standing with Coalition of Tradefolk Underground has been adjusted by -300.
Your faction standing with Knights of Truth has been adjusted by 200.
Your faction standing with Priests of Marr has been adjusted by 200.
You gain experience!!

The skeleton form pops.

Sir Lucan D`Lere says 'You cannot stop the undead!! Foolish mortal!!'

Surprise, you can.

Your faction standing with The Freeport Militia has been adjusted by -1000.
Your faction standing with Coalition of Tradefolk Underground has been adjusted by -150.
Your faction standing with Knights of Truth has been adjusted by 100.
Your faction standing with Priests of Marr has been adjusted by 100.
You gain experience!!

Loot A Testimony of Truth off his undead form, which identifies as "Sir Lucans Testimony." The text is almost identical to your own Testimony (see below).

TESTIMONY TRUTH

I believe in the might of Mithaniel Marr. I shall uphold the words of Marr and defend them with my life. I shall protect the righteous weak and avenge the souls of those whose life has been taken for naught. From this day forth I shall become a living vessel for the ideals of the Truthbringer and if I should ever falter from his grace may he cast me from this life and into the lifeless void.

PRAISE BE TO MARR

Sir Lucan D'Lere

Take the Testimony of Truth you looted off Lucan's skeletal form to Valeron Dushire and hand it to him.

Valeron Dushire says 'Praise be to Marr!! You have done the impossible!! Sir Lucan is finally sent to the higher courts of the Tribunal. The city now has a chance to prosper. The Hall of Truth has been redeemed and gives you thanks. Take this. It is the Sword of Faith. May you wield it with righteousness. Beware of the remainder of the militia. They will be hunting for your head.'

Your faction standing with Knights of Truth has been adjusted by 100.
Your faction standing with Dismal Rage has been adjusted by -15.
Your faction standing with The Freeport Militia has been adjusted by -15.
Your faction standing with Priests of Marr has been adjusted by 20.
Your faction standing with Steel Warriors has been adjusted by 10.

You receive the Brilliant Sword of Faith.

Glowing Sword Hilt

Go kill Xicotl in Castle Mistmoore and loot the hilt, which identifies as "Soulfire Hilt."

Your faction standing with Mayong Mistmoore has been adjusted by -300.
Your faction standing with King Tearis Thex has been adjusted by 75.
Your faction standing with Agents of Mistmoore has been adjusted by -300.
Your faction standing with League of Antonican Bards has been adjusted by 75.
Your faction standing with Ring of Scale has been adjusted by 15.

Testimony

Find Merko Quetalis in the Hall of Truth. He's standing in the "back yard" area, near the aqueduct that runs through the grounds.

You say 'Hail, Merko Quetalis'

Merko Quetalis says 'Hail, good citizen! You have entered the Hall of Truth. What is it you seek? Many citizens come to request aid in dealing with the local rogues or the oppression of our sworn enemies, the Freeport Militia. A few valiant ones have been [summoned to the Hall of Truth].'

You say, 'I have been summoned to the Hall of Truth.'

Merko Quetalis says 'You have been summoned? You do not have the look of nobility. You must be a [squire]. There are many squires who have been summoned to our Hall. Not all pass the [Test of Truth].'

You say 'I am a squire.'

Merko Quetalis says 'Then I welcome you, Squire . Being a squire is the first step to becoming a true knight of the Hall of Truth. Remember always to protect and serve the meek. I have a [small task] which suits a squire perfectly.'

You say 'What small task?'

Merko Quetalis says 'Venture to the Commonlands and seek out our noble friend Altunic Jartin. He lives and works out of his home. Hand him this note.'

You receive A Note, which identifies as "Note To Altunic." It says:

Altunic,

I have sent this squire to look into your problem for you. Hope to see you at services at the Temple of Marr.

Sir Merko Quetalis
Hall of Truth

Head to the Commonlands and find Altunic Jartin. He wanders around the western part of the zone, from his house (the small, empty shack that stands alone at the far west of the zone) past the orc camps and back.

You say 'Hail, Altunic Jartin.'

Altunic Jartin says 'Greetings, traveler! Have you need of provisions or perhaps other wares? I sell what I find upon the battlegrounds of the Commonlands.'

Give him the note.

Altunic Jartin says 'You are the one they have sent? A squire?!! I hope you can help me. I gather items strewn upon the grounds of the Commonlands. I sell them at good prices. Lately, I have been terrorized by a human rogue named Narl. He will no doubt appear at my [house] soon. Bring his head to me.'

You say, 'Where is your house?'

Altunic Jartin says 'Follow me.'

Altunic leads you to his house. About 30 seconds after your conversation, Squire Narl appears by Altunic's door. I don't think he despawns until someone kills him. Attack him.

Squire Narl says 'Death to all who oppose Innoruuk's will!!'

Kill him.
Your faction standing with Dismal Rage has been adjusted by -5.
Your faction standing with Knights of Truth has been adjusted by 1.
Your faction standing with Opal Dark Briar has been adjusted by -1.

Squire Narl's corpse says 'Innoruuk has seen what you have done. His hate, along with the Dismal Rage, will find you.'

Loot A Human Head, which identifies as "Narl's Head". Return to Altunic and give him the rather grisly head.

Your faction standing with Knights of Truth has been adjusted by 5.
Your faction standing with Dismal Rage has been adjusted by -1.
Your faction standing with The Freeport Militia has been adjusted by -1.
Your faction standing with Priests of Marr has been adjusted by 1.
Your faction standing with Steel Warriors has been adjusted by 1.

Altunic Jartin says 'You have performed a great service to me, but I fear others will attack me while I stroll the countryside. It would be very noble of you to fetch me a cloth shirt for protection from wicked creatures. It is not much, but it will help.'

Cloth shirts will drop occasionally off the various monsters in the Commonlands, or you can buy it from the inn between the two orc camps for about 6gp. Note that you cannot use a Small Cloth Shirt or a Large Cloth Shirt. It must be called "Cloth Shirt" and nothing else. Obtain the shirt and hand it to Altunic.

Your faction standing with Knights of Truth has been adjusted by 5.
Your faction standing with Dismal Rage has been adjusted by -1.
Your faction standing with The Freeport Militia has been adjusted by -1.
Your faction standing with Priests of Marr has been adjusted by 1.
Your faction standing with Steel Warriors has been adjusted by 1.

Altunic Jartin says 'Thank you. You are very noble for a squire. I can see you becoming a very valuable asset to the Hall of Truth. Take this token. Tell Merko that you have [earned the Token of Generosity].'

Altunic hands you the Token of Generosity. Return to the Hall of Truth in West Freeport and find Merko again.

You say 'I have earned the Token of Generosity.'

Merko Quetalis says 'Go to the deserts of North Ro. Seek out the desert tarantulas. Stand and face this dreaded creature. If you are lucky, you will find a venom sac. This is what I require. When you return, hand it to me.'

The item you want is A Spider Venom Sac, which drops from Dune Tarantulas in North Ro or Giant Spiders in the Commonlands. You may also have luck checking the local vendors in those areas. Give the sac to Merko once you have at least Amiable faction (128) with Knights of Truth before the hand in.
Your faction standing with Knights of Truth has been adjusted by 10.
Your faction standing with Dismal Rage has been adjusted by -1.
Your faction standing with The Freeport Militia has been adjusted by -1.
Your faction standing with Priests of Marr has been adjusted by 2.
Your faction standing with Steel Warriors has been adjusted by 1.
You gain experience!

Merko Quetalis says 'You have earned the token of bravery. Now you must ask yourself if you are ready to face true fear. You will have but one chance. If you feel you are powerful enough to easily slay that desert tarantula, then hand me both tokens earned and you shall face the Test of Truth.'

Merko hands you the Token of Bravery.

You say 'What Test of Truth?'

Merko Quetalis says 'Only when a squire is ready, may he tempt his fate. All he need do is hand the tokens of bravery and generosity to me. If the squire survives his ordeal, then he or she shall enter the order of the Knights of Truth. The squire will be given the Testimony of Truth and become a respected knight.'

When you're ready for the next battle, hand him both the Token of Bravery and the Token of Generosity together.

Merko Quetalis says, 'Go and search this structure. Inside you shall find your opponent. Victory shall bring you your final token. Return it to me. Remember our ways and remember our foes. Send them to their judgment in the afterlife. Be swift with your thoughts. May Marr be with you.'
Your faction standing with Knights of Truth has been adjusted by 10.
Your faction standing with Dismal Rage has been adjusted by -1.
Your faction standing with The Freeport Militia has been adjusted by -1.
Your faction standing with Priests of Marr has been adjusted by 2.
Your faction standing with Steel Warriors has been adjusted by 1.
You gain experience!

Guard Willia was Moved it was spawns in the water near you, just inside the tunnel. But now this mob spawns at +849, -213, -214 down in the jail cells of the Halls of Truth. As you come down the stairs to the jail cells, turn right and then left. The cell on the left is where Guard Willia. She is on Freeport Militia faction, so if you're not KOS to the Militia yet, you can chat with her.

*Guard Willia says, 'Please do not harm me! I am a lady underneath this garb. I just wanted to join the [Freeport Militia] to help my people... Please... Please... I am nobody. Marr have mercy. I give you the truth. Is that not what you stand for? Merko is my Uncle!'

You say, 'Hail, Guard Willia'

Guard Willia says 'Please, let me go. I shall leave the [Freeport Militia]. I did not know they were such a vile group.'

You say, 'What about the Freeport Militia?'

Guard Willia says 'I thought they were nothing more than the local militia. Little did I know they were so vile. Now I am stuck [here] and I ask for your forgiveness.'

You say, 'Why are you here?'

Guard Willia says 'I came here to escape the militia and ask [Merko to forgive] me.'

You say, 'Why ask Merko to forgive you?'

Guard Willia says 'I had a small encounter with his wife, my aunt. She was quite red after that altercation. I guess I upset her in a great way, somehow. Could you please go ask Merko to forgive [Willia]. I shall wait here for his answer.'

If you don't attack Willia for a while, she will say:

Guard Willia says 'Please do not harm me!! I am a lady underneath this garb. I just wanted to join the [Freeport Militia] to help my people.. Please.. Please.. I am nobody. Marr have mercy. I give you the truth. Is that not what you stand for? Merko is my Uncle!!'

Return to Merko and question him, but be swift -- Willia runs off after about one minute.

You say, 'Who is Willia?'

Merko Quetalis says 'She is my niece. Lucan ordered her to kill my wife.. She did. She now belongs to the Freeport Militia. As part of the militia, she must die!! Let no militia member stand in the way of nobility.'

Your timer before Willia runs off is still ticking, so you have to decide fast. If you don't kill Willia, you fail the Test of Truth and you either have to do it again from the start, or you have to give up on SoulFire.

Assuming you let Willia run away, she says this:


Guard Willia says 'Thank you, my friend. I shall mend my ways.. maybe.'

If you do decide to kill her, make sure to root her, as she'll attempt to run to the nearest zone line. If you fail to kill her, you fail the Test of Truth.

Guard Willia's corpse says 'Your name shall be added to the most wanted list of the Freeport Militia!!'

Your faction standing with The Freeport Militia has been adjusted by -80.
Your faction standing with Coalition of Tradefolk Underground has been adjusted by -12.
Your faction standing with Knights of Truth has been adjusted by 8.
Your faction standing with Priests of Marr has been adjusted by 8.
You gain experience!!

Loot the Token of Truth off Willia and hand it to Merko.

Merko Quetalis says 'You have performed well. You have shown your allegiance to truth and cast aside the Freeport Militia. The militia will surely despise you from now on. This is how they treat the Knights of Truth. Beware. The followers of Marr stand alone in this city.'

Your faction standing with Knights of Truth has been adjusted by 100.
Your faction standing with Dismal Rage has been adjusted by -15.
Your faction standing with The Freeport Militia has been adjusted by -15.
Your faction standing with Priests of Marr has been adjusted by 20.
Your faction standing with Steel Warriors has been adjusted by 10.
You gain experience!!
You receive 4 gold from Merko Quetalis.

You receive your Testimony, which identifies as "Testimony of Truth". It has the following text:

TESTIMONY TRUTH

I believe in the might of Mithaniel Marr. I shall uphold the words of Marr and defend them with my life. I shall protect the righteous weak and avenge the souls of those whose life has been taken for naught. From this day forth I shall become a living vessel for the ideals of the Truthbringer and if I should ever falter from his grace may he cast me from this life and into the lifeless void.

PRAISE BE TO MARR


SoulFire

Return to Brother Hayle (or, if you took my advice in Stage 5 and collected all the pieces first, just smile.) Con him again just to be sure; he should con at least "kindly". Hand him all four items at once: the note he returned to you, the hilt of SoulFire, your Testimony, and the Brilliant Sword of Faith.

Brother Hayle says 'I will not hand Soulfire to you until you hand me the Soulfire hilt, Testimony of Truth, Sword of Faith and the returned note. I require them as [proof of nobility].'

Brother Hayle says 'I will not hand Soulfire to you until you hand me the Soulfire hilt, Testimony of Truth, Sword of Faith and the returned note. I require them as [proof of nobility].'

Brother Hayle says 'I will not hand Soulfire to you until you hand me the Soulfire hilt, Testimony of Truth, Sword of Faith and the returned note. I require them as [proof of nobility].'

Brother Hayle says 'You have proven yourself worthy to hold Soulfire. Do not let her slip into the hands of evil. There are many who wish to free the many trapped souls of shadowknights and necromancers trapped inside the blade. The power of the blade can be called upon to heal you if need be. May Rodcet Nife and the twins of Marr hold you in their glory.'

Your faction standing with Priests of Life has been adjusted by 100.
Your faction standing with Knights of Thunder has been adjusted by 30.
Your faction standing with Guards of Qeynos has been adjusted by 50.
Your faction standing with Bloodsabers has been adjusted by -25.
Your faction standing with Antonius Bayle has been adjusted by 15.
You receive SoulFire.

More information on faction hits and experience gains at various stages needed.
Submitted by: Extensive rewrite by KyrosKrane Sylvanblade, and much faction info by Death Templar
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Need a new weapon
# Sep 07 2001 at 12:33 AM Rating: Default
since i have no intentions of accomplishing this quest (unless i somehow manage to solo lucan O_o) i was just wondering what is a good weapon to use until i can get my Natures Defender? i dont think my Shieldstorm will be good enough in some of the later levels.
FACTION
# Sep 04 2001 at 9:38 AM Rating: Decent
FYI, Hayle gave me the note, I got xps, then he ate the items, so even if he gives you the note, you may not be high enough. While High amiable used to work in the past, it does not with the new faction set, MAKE SURE YOU ARE WARMLY OR KINDLY.

Thanks Verant, gotta love having your faction reset as a paladin.
Crappy quest
# Sep 01 2001 at 11:34 AM Rating: Decent
Spent about 4 hrs waiting for Brother Hayle to spawn so I can get Zimel Blades price list from him and by the time I say my lines and give him the note...he was killed by the guards. Waited for him for about 3 more hours and no spawn. Petitioned and GM said he would be fixed but I waited again and no show. Probably the most frustrating quests i've ever done.
Already KOS in FP
# Aug 29 2001 at 5:06 PM Rating: Default
Since I have already participated in the destruction of Lucan for several of my paladin friends, I am heinously KOS in E & W Fp... Meanwhile I have yet to start my own soulfire quest. So my question is this; is their anyway to do this quest while kos? The two parts im worried about are the guy in the bar and the beggar in the jail. Any suggestions?
RE: Already KOS in FP
# Oct 06 2001 at 8:02 AM Rating: Decent
I have not completed the quest yet, but I have been researching how to do the quest while being KOS. My advice is to use the sewers to get around. The east FP sewers have a set of stairs that lead up into the Seafarers Roost. The arena is one that I am not sure about however, it may take some guard killing to get there. Good Luck.

Karamar Balderk
41st Paladin of Brell Serillis
War Tactician of the Granite War Machine
RE: Already KOS in FP
# Nov 11 2001 at 6:25 PM Rating: Decent
I am KOS...and i've completed the arena part. I asked around until a kind druid gave me camo and SOW. Then I just ran to the arena...took of invis, gave zimel the juice, goo, and blanket. He gave me the key and I just used my SOW to scoot on out of dodge city and zoned into east commons.
RE: Already KOS in FP
# Sep 01 2001 at 4:06 PM Rating: Default
I just completed the quest and I think there is a way for you to do it. You can get into NFP thru the sewers to start the quest. I don't think the note, blanket or key are nodrop. You can have a friend who is not KOS do the EFP and WFP part before Lucan. If that's the case then all you need do is get the Hilt from MM and turn the key into the banker in HK for the note to Brother Hayle which I'm pretty sure is nodrop.
I'ts worth a shot and it won't take long for someone to tell you if the stuff in EFP or WFP is nodrop.

A couple of notes on faction for this quest. You do not need to be ally to the Priests of Life or to the Paladins in the Hall of Truth. I was considered "Warmly" by the Priests of Life and "Kindly" by the Paladins at the Hall of Truth after killing Lucan. If Valeron in the Hall of Truth gives you the quest for killing Lucan and Brother Hayle gives you back the list you are in!

It was an incredible quest. 2 down 2 to go for Pally epic weapons.

Good luck all!

Aayden Fidelis
Paladin of Tunare, 40th Level
Torvonnilous server
Secret Pally
# Aug 25 2001 at 4:10 AM Rating: Default
2 hours my **** whodie san been waiting for 3 and a half already
how to kill that ass lucan
# Aug 23 2001 at 10:00 PM Rating: Default
OK, this how I got lucan killed. We got 1 full group of high lvl like around 50s. you need 1 druid 1 cleric 2 warrrior ( if you can get a lvl 60 war it would be grate) and a chanter or nec.
Get the druid to pull lucan out while the others stay at wall. make sure that lucan get all the way at the end of zone. Then this part is up to the druid, zone if you don't want to be KOS. then send 1 war to run out there and pull lucan to group. IF you have a lvl 60 warrior let him do all the taunting and the cleric just stand by and heal ( but the 60 war in my group didn't even need to be healed ). Thats about it. Its very easy with out lucans friend so get a druid to pull. BY the way I am a lvl 47 pally.
#Anonymous, Posted: Aug 22 2001 at 9:04 PM, Rating: Sub-Default, (Expand Post) You need the friggin Soulfire for the Fiery Avenger and Fiery Defender ******!
RE: Of course there's a freaking point idiot!!!
# Aug 24 2001 at 1:02 AM Rating: Default
yeah obviously i know that but i can get a BETTER weapon than the Fiery Avenger/Defender. so is there a point in doing this??
RE: Of course there's a freaking point idiot!!!
# Sep 19 2001 at 2:56 PM Rating: Default
There might be better weapons then the Fiery Defender but what about the prestige about owning one? Or the looks? Don't judge everything by stats. i will use steelsilk rather then some of the velious armor just cause it looks awesome
Is there a point??
# Aug 22 2001 at 1:00 PM Rating: Default
Since i can get the Natures Defender...is there a point in doing this quest? its way too difficult for the reward...i could just go into EC and buy a Blade of Xalgoz and pretty much have the same effect...but still. just wonderin
The no B U L L S H I T Soulfire walkthrough!!
# Aug 22 2001 at 7:40 AM Rating: Default
Ok lets cut the Bull$h!t. This is the no BS Soulfire walkthrough that will get you the sword and it won't jerk you around.

1.) First you have to get a freaking letter to give to the paladin npc that gives you Soulfire. To get this letter you have to start by talking to the human paladin chick guild leader on the top of the Hall of Truth. She gives you a note to take to a paladin spy in the Freeport Militia house. You go to west freeport and into the militia house which is a big red building by the gates. You go around to the back of the freaking building and walk out into the courtyard. The paladin guy will spawn in that courtyard, under the wooden porch thing and he will spawn right next to the door. You know it's him because if you say to him "truth is good" he gets all wierd on you. You give this guy the note and then he gives you some pricelist for Zimel's blades. He tells you to take it back to the guild leader chick and then the FP militia walk up and wack him. By the way if he is not there when you get there you just wait for him. He has a 2 hour spawn time exactly.
Once you have this freaking pricelist you do not give it to the paladin guild leader chick cause she will just jack it and not give it back. Instead you give this list to Groflah Steardirt on the top floor of Groflah's forge. Groflah tells you it's not safe to talk there and tells you to meet him at the seafarers roost (a bar right on the docks to the boat). Now to hell with the stupid little dwarf Groflah, you don't neet him anymore. You go into the seafarers roost and you buy 4 Drom's champagnes. A begger will pop named Tykar Renlin. You give the champagnes to Tykar one at a time until he has had all 4. Then he gives you some filthy freaking blanket. Now you need to make one thing of Bog Juice and one thing of Edible goo. To make bog juice you get a flask of water and a snake skin and combine that in a brew barrel. To make the edible goo you get 1 fire bettle eye and 1 rats ear and combine that crap in an oven. Now that you have your bog juice, edible goo and blanket you walk all the way to the arena with this disgusting stuff. In the hallways of the arena there is a prison. There is a begger in the jail. This begger is really Ariska Zimel (the guy that made the soulfire). You give the begger the bog juice, edible goo and blanket all at the same time and he gives you a key. Now you run your your little paladin @$$ to High Keep. You go to the bank clerk chick in High Keepand give her the key. She gives you the letter that you have to give to the Soulfire guy later.

(Do not kill the begger in the jail again and again like I did because it's fun. It will ruin your faction.)

2.) Now you got the letter. Congratufreakinglations. The next thing you need to get is your very own testimony of truth. To get the testimony you need to go back to the Hall of Truth. You talk to the paladin outside the Hall of Truth on the grass not far from the boat and sewer. He says some crap. You go to the freeport office of the people just down stream from the Hall of Truth. You go in and buy 1 spider poison sack or venom sack. You give that to the paladin you talked to by the sewer and he gives you a token. Now you go out into East Commons and run out to inn 3. Directly across the path from inn 3 is a small house. You buy a medium sized cloth shirt and give it to the guy who lives there (Altunic Jarin or something like that). He gives you another token. You go back to the paladin by the sewer and give him both tokens. Now you move over to that sewer and wait at the entrance for a freeport militia guard to spawn. It's only level 5 so you beat the $h!t out of it. You grab whatever quest piece it had and give it back to the same paladin. He gives you the testimony of truth.

3.) Now you get some higher level peeps of yours and you go into Mistmoore castle. You go in there and kill a troll shadow knight names Xicotl or Xoctil (can't remember). He hangs out in the guest room. You wack him and loot the glowing sword hilt off his body.

4.) Now you have to assassinate, the leader of the FP militia, Sir Lucan D'Lere. You need some more high level peeps to do this and you need a high level cleric or people won't help you. Good luck to you on pulling him, it's fun and dangerous I don't really care how you do it just get it done. You kill Lucan and then he pops again in skeleton form. You kill this skeleton Lucan and loot the note he drops (Called the testimony of truth but don't mistake it for the one in step 2.).
Now you take the testimony of truth you got off Lucan and give it to one of the male paladins on the roof of the Hall of Truth. He is in full steel armor and will talk about the quest. You give Lucan's testimony to him and he gives you the Brilliant Sword of Faith.

Now you have all components for the Soulfire. 8D

5.) Now!!!! You get yourself down to Splitpaw. Inside there you have to get to the jail. You get into the jail by pressing secret switches. There is a paladin in one of the jail cells. You use a switch to open the cell doors and you go in (be sure to have some person stay outside the cells because they will lock you in). You give the paladin the letter you got in step 1.) He gives you a list and tells you to give it back with the other things that are written on it. You now give him the Brilliant Sword of Faith, Glowing Sword Hilt, your Testimony of Truth from step 2.) and the note he just gave back to you. The BOOOM you have the Soulfire. Grats lil'buddy grats!

To do this quest you must make sure that you have high faction with the paladins of the Hall of Truth and the Qeynos paladin faction which is called the Knights of Thunder.

Hope this is the clearest Soulfire info you have ever come across. Bull$h!t of course it is!!!

Peace out: Paladin C.
What do I do?
# Aug 21 2001 at 7:28 PM Rating: Default
Ok, I have the Testament of Truth, I have Bog Juice, and edible goo.I also havethe note to give to that spy guard. My question: Where is that guard. I was told he spawned under the balcony in the malitia house after you Plossen. I talked to plossen (I already did the messenger quest before this) and went under the balcony. Waited half an hour, and decided to hail and say "Truth is Good" to every guard in the malitia house. I came back and still nothing. I went and had my picture taken with Sir lucan and waited another hour. NOTHING! I waited an hour and a half, after supposedly triggering the spawn, and got nothing. Did I do something wrong? And also, what is the spy guard's name? That could probably make things easier if I knew.

Legalus Thanduin 24th Seasoned Paladin of Tunare
Officer of the Knights of the Old Codes
Hall of Truth Faction
# Aug 21 2001 at 3:05 PM Rating: Default
What is the mininum faction you need with Hall of Truth in NFP to hand in Lucan's testimony to Valeron. I have kindly but have read ally is necesssary.. talked to people who say amiable is sufficient..

Thanks
Lalana, 50th Paladin
militia faction
# Aug 16 2001 at 6:01 AM Rating: Default
only see at raised militia faction alakazam/faction/reeport militia)
this is at highpass and kill gnolls, take the scalps and give it to captain...(don't remember the name) neard gnoll camp and you have faction and ONLY GOOD faction, all got better whis all factions!

Solibelle pally 33 karana server
easy way
# Aug 10 2001 at 5:22 AM Rating: Decent
might sound stange but.. all you really need to do is get fraction to have fraction with qeyons and get all 4 items. which means no talking and more killing with a great holly sword. and if your already kos in FP becuase you killed all thouse dumb guards just get a invis but remeber to take off invis first (remeber that this time baldar). its very easy to do :)

grothlamarath 24th paladin
the nameless

P.S. if any paladins are doing this on the nameless my druid will invis you for free if i'm on. just ask and i'll zip on over and invis you till your done in freeport. his names Uklistan
faction at beginning
# Aug 07 2001 at 2:27 AM Rating: Default
how do i raise faction to start the quest,altunic gives me nothing when i hand him the correct shirt.also,which faction has to be high to start quest,im glowering to freeport militia,does that need to go up?
RE: faction at beginning
# Aug 08 2001 at 10:46 PM Rating: Decent
Faction to start is Knights of Truth. Easiest way is to kill Orcs in EC/WC. Deathfist Slashed Belts quest also works (to the Warrior guild - only problem here is that this lowers Freeport Militia faction - you will become KOS eventually). Various other quests - goto the factions section.

Azugal Axanadar
47 Paladin, Prexus
Soulfire
# Aug 06 2001 at 9:07 PM Rating: Default
I have finished getting all the items necessary to complete this quest. I just need to up my faction in Queynos and then turn everything in.

First, after getting the first few items from Freeport I waited a few levels before trying to kill Lucan and Xicotl. I made a shout in EC for volunteers to kill Lucan and I ended up with some great high level people. Within 20 minutes of getting volunteers we were ready to go.

Everyone waited by the WFP/EC zone (on the WFP side) as I cast stun on Lucan. I then ran out (SOW'ed of course) and Lucan and about every guard followed. I ran right into my group and zoned. While I was zoned they hailed Lucan. The guards left and we attacked Lucan. The worst part is that some people who were helping did not want bad faction but got it because we killed Lucan in under a minute. It was so fast that no one had time to zone. We then killed his skeleton and I got his testimony.

Xicotl was hard but again I got lucky. I went to MM and there were 4 people in zone. I asked for help and 20 minutes later a group told me to join them. We moved up slowly to Xicotl but when we got to him we got jumped by him and maybe a half dozen other mobs. We ran out to the bridge by tower and jumped, then rooted the mob and zoned. We lost one person. We then came back after healing and killed Xicotl, who was now alone.

Once I get my faction to ally (it is warm) I will finish this quest. I have a Mithril 2HS so I doubt I will use this weapon, unless I get FBSS. I do need it for epic.

Crowsfool Fortune
Paladin of the 48th Holy Season
faction
# Aug 05 2001 at 3:23 AM Rating: Default
WOOT i got lucan tonite,, but does anyone know best way to rebuild faction in wfp and efp?
RE: faction
# Aug 08 2001 at 10:49 PM Rating: Decent
Sorry, but you will always be KOS to the Freeport Militia. There is no way of reversing it. By performing quests such as the inert potion quest you can indeed raise your faction above "scowls", however, some guards will still attack you regardless of the con. It's like you have a little black mark against your name, and no matter what you do, some guards will always see that mark and attack. And then of course, every other guard will join in.

Azugal Axanadar
47 Paladin, Prexus
Completing the quest when KOS
# Aug 04 2001 at 12:53 AM Rating: Default
Just a note that the quest can still be completed by a Pally who has helped kill Lucan before. I know, as I had killed Lucan for my Soulfire on Xazic Thule, then transferred to Prexus, and had to start all over again. I have done the first two parts myself, so they can be done.

First, I went to North Freeport and completed my quest of Truth again. Only issue was I had to watch out for the guards in WC.

I then took the secret tunnels to the docks in EFP. Note that although I am scowling to the Rogue's guild, they never (with one exception which I shall elaborate later) aggro on me when I run past them - I just hug the wall on the far side of the tunnel. It doesn't make sense to me, as that tunnel is very small, all I can figure si they have a tiny aggro radius. And yes, they were all Red cons to me at 46.

Anyway, wait for Tykar in the bar. Hand him the champagnes for the blanket, works fine. Now here's the only help you need - an invis to get from here to Zimel in the Arena, then back out again. Easy, done.

I however did this before I got the bog 'n' goo, so I had to go out and get that. This was where I got aggroed on by the Rogues for the first and only time. I think this was because the Dark elf in the bar aggroed me, and I killed her, so I have a feeling there was residual aggro built up with the Rogue's guild or something. They haven't aggroed on me since, so that's all I can think of.

Azugal Axanadar
47 Paladin, Prexus
The link between Tykar Renlin and Zimel
# Aug 04 2001 at 12:42 AM Rating: Default
I once saw someone post a question about the link between Tykar Renlin and Zimel, and I stumbled upon it the other day while hailing Tykar. This was to keep him Tykar place till I could buy some champagne as the barmaid was not behind the bar, and the bartender won't sell to me. Anyway, the following conversation occurred:

Trolon Lightleer says 'Here's one for Sir Lucan... He's just a ruler. In a long line of rulers. Looking for a few more orcs to slay. They say that he fights them with one hand tied to his back. And he won't leave Freeport till you remember his name. Thank you.

Imxil Tbrow says 'Let Sir Lucan D'Lere seek Glory while we Teir'Dal seek great destiny.

Tykar Renlin says 'That man is no just ruler. He has jailed me and my friend Zimel for merely begging.

Bingo, there's your very hard to find link. Have to be in the bar when at Trolon says his little part, and Tykar has to be up at the same time to reepond. Probably wouldn't have happened unless I had been hailing Tykar for about 14 EQ hours - that barmaid just did not want to go behind the bar.

Appologies for the next part, as I got this off some screenshots, not from a log, so I don't ghave the specific text. When you ask Tykar 'who is Zimel', he mentions something about the Drom's Champagne. When you give him 4 Drom's Champagnes he says:

Tykar Renlin says 'Ahh!! That was good. Now where were we?. Oh yes. My friend Zimel is a fellow beggar. He was locked up in the arena. They were going to let him go when the Freeport Militia came for him. Ha!! He is crazy as a troll now. I took this blanket from his cell before I was reelased. I no longer need it and my guilt has reached its peak. I do not want crazy old Zimel to freeze. Perhaps you can return it to him.
Syron
# Aug 01 2001 at 9:38 PM Rating: Default
Lucan can be killed by a 56 Monk and Druid ...I know this cuase we just killed him. only trouble you have is it's in a newbie zone so your bound to get a newbie smartarse training other guards on you. He's cake ..My lvl 1 pali now is on her way to a Soulfire!
Do people just not do this or what?
# Jul 30 2001 at 6:22 PM Rating: Default
Right now im a lvl30 Paladin on Zebuxoruk server, and ive seen in my entire EQ playing "career" 2 people with Soulfire (may have been one, dont the Soulfire and FA look the same?) Does anyone actually do this, or do they wait till lvl50+ and do it and not use it at all, except for getting the Avenger..?
RE: Do people just not do this or what?
# Aug 14 2001 at 3:05 AM Rating: Default
I'm also on zeb, and most pally's that I've seen nailing Lucan just bank soulfire until they're ready to trade it in. (tangent)I've also noticed on zeb at least one guild actively attempting to keep outside players from attaining Soulfire components. Legion of Might is quite fond of training the Inkies in Lfay to the mistmoore zone while pulling the entire mm house (sans Xicoti and a few choice spawns) to the front of mm at the same time. I watched a few bystanders harmlessly hunting yard trash and gargoyles get creamed by these guys, and with a little asking around,I've found out it's not uncommon.

Short Version: if you're going to hit MM on Zeb, make sure you don't have LoM guys in the same zone.
FACTION IS A MUST
# Jul 27 2001 at 4:16 AM Rating: Default
Ally faction is needed with Hayle, warmly just doesn't cut it anymore due to many new patches that have changed the quest indirectly. Do the bandit sashe quest in Q. Its easy enough. And yes the soulfire is definetly worth it. Us pallys need the soulfire for our epic which is the best sword in the game IMO. besides the soulfire just looks awesome.
how i got soulfire
# Jul 26 2001 at 3:07 AM Rating: Good
ok i just completed this quest tonight. i will go throught and give all info neccsary.

Step 1. talk to katlana in the hall of truth and dliver the message to teh spy in the warrior guild. after delivering the message talk to teh spy again to get zimels blade list. give list to groflah. then head to the seaferes roost and wait for the begger to spawn. hand him 4 droms champanges. get blanket

step 2. hand bog juice edible goo and blanket to prisoner in arena Jail. Get key

step 2. do testimony of thruth. this may make u KOS to FP miltia look out

step 3. go to MM get hilt. Wait in bath and kill spawns. xicotl will pop 4 time in a row after he pops once. he is not a rare spawn.

step 4. Kill lucan live and dead. turn lucans (not yours) testimony into valaron dunshire in the hall of truth. get brilant sword of faith.

step 5. Go to HK, turn key from zimel in to bank clerk get note.

Step 6. Head to UFO in qeynos, check that faction with priests of life is atleast amiable. if not turn in 2gp to lushun novashine for an excrusingly long time.

step 7. head to split paw and turn note from HK to brother hayle in the jail. he will return it. then turn in returned note, brillant sword of faith, your testimony and hilt to brother hayle in one chunk. Recive Soulfire.

Metstix bladeweilder
46th paladin saryrn server

P.S. Pls pardon my spelling and grammar its not the high point of life hehe.. do this and u will get Soulfire
Turning In Items
# Jul 25 2001 at 10:17 PM Rating: Default
OK i was overexcited that i killed lucan with some uber peeps (me 48 pally), i accidently ran back into freeport to find that about 6 guards aggroed me (Hahah, still happy cause im about to get SoulFire) then i go to Paw with a friend, we have trouble clearing thhe gnolls at first, even with a group in there by the door, then i finally get an invis and sow outside and run in myself, I made it to brother hayle's cell, and gave items, I DIDNT GET IT, but all that happened was that i got a note and invis DROPPED, aggro by 2 gnolls and the cell closed and i COULD NOT ESCAPE, then as i sat and watched my health go down to zero (i had no sword, i left in bank expecing to get soulfire), so i died bound in Thurg. I petitoined immediately, and i got a response, some BS from a guide, then the coolest GM ever on VAZ, named jaydrox, gave me a "Customer*ressurection" and i got 100% exp rez and he even gave mne another one (i dont know why to cover when i died form lucan), then he talked to me and told me that i was not sufficient faction with Hayle (amiable) and gave back the note that im supposed to give to Hayle for SoulFire. So he told me to turn in bone chips in Qeynos to get faction, HE is the COOLEST GM ever, just thought id share a interesting story with you.
RE: Turning In Items
# Jul 26 2001 at 3:13 AM Rating: Default
your supose to turn in teh note from HK first bud. he will hand it back to u, then you can turn in all your stuff bud, thats why you didnt get soulfire bud. Cuase i only had amiable faction when i did it today.

Metstix bladeweilder
Honoria
# Jul 25 2001 at 9:41 PM Rating: Default
Ok I have ally faction with all the pally guilds and the FP militia don't like me very much. Go figure.

I'm having a hard time figuring out the quest because its a little convoluted.

Could someone PLEASE tell me step-by-step who I need to kill and what I need to get and give to whom in what order to get the sword please?

It would be most appreciated.

You can e-mail me at: paganslavegirl@hotmail.com
recharging soulfire
# Jul 22 2001 at 1:32 PM Rating: Default

A) Anyone knows how to recharge the 5 charges of complete heal, once you used them up

B) Anyone knows how to build your faction back up, if you helped to kill LUCAN and are now KOS , but have not done the quest?
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