Zimel's Blades (Quest for SoulFire)

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Description:

Where: West Freeport
Who: Kalatrina Plossen [Paladin Guildmaster]
Rating:
0/2 ********* (Average from 2 ratings)
Information:
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)
Factions Raised: Antonius Bayle +1, +15 Coalition of Tradefolk +1 Guards of Qeynos +1, +5, +50 Knights of Thunder +3, +30 Knights of Truth +1, +1, +1, +200, +100, +100, +1, +5, +5, +10, +10, +8, +100 Merchants of Qeynos +1 Priests of Life +10, +100 Priests of Marr +1, +200, +100, +20, +1, +1, +2, +2, +8, +20 Steel Warriors +1, +1, +10, +1, +1, +1, +1, +10
Factions Lowered: Bloodsabers -2, -25 Coalition of Tradefolk Underground -1, -300, -150, -15 Corrupt Qeynos Guards -1 Dismal Rage -1, -15, -5, -1, -1, -1, -1, -15 Opal Darkbriar -1 The Freeport Militia -1, -1, -2000, -1000, -15, -1, -1, -1, -1, -80, -15
Quest Items: Bog Juice Bottle Brilliant Sword of Faith Bunker Cell #1 Cloth Shirt Drom's Champagne Edible Goo Fire Beetle Eye Glowing Sword Hilt H. K. 102 Human Head Note [Returned Letter From Hayle] Note [Note To Altunic] Rat Ears Sealed Letter [To Alayle] Sealed Note [Zimel's Letter From Hayle] Snake Scales Spider Venom Sac Tattered Flier [#2] Tattered Flier [#1] Testimony Testimony of Truth Token of Bravery Token of Generosity Token of Truth Water Flask
Related Zones: Castle Mistmoore Commonlands East Freeport High Keep Lesser Faydark North Qeynos North Ro South Karana
Related Creatures: Altunic Jartin Bank Clerk Jaylin Biggle Lombokker Branis Noolright Brother Hayle Groflah Steadirt - East Freeport Guard Alayle Guard Willia Imxil T`brow Kalatrina Plossen [Paladin Guildmaster] Lozani Merko Quetalis [Paladin Guildmaster] Plnorrick Spinecracker Priestess Jahnda [Cleric Guildmaster] Rashinda Elore [Baking Supplies] Sir Edwin Motte Sir Lucan D`Lere - undead Sir Lucan D`Lere [Warrior Guildmaster] Squire Narl Talym Shoontar Tlin Bowfright Tykar Renlin Valeron Dushire [Paladin Guildmaster] Xicotl a prisoner
Era:
Recommended:
Group Size:	Solo
Min. # of Players:	1
Max. # of Players:	1
Appropriate Classes: Paladin
Appropriate Races: All
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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