Pieces of the Past  

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Level:35
Maximum Level:125
Monster Mission:No
Repeatable:Yes
Can Be Shrouded?:No
Quest Type:Task
Quest Goal:
  • Experience
  • Loot
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Era:Serpents Spine
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Group Size:Solo
Appropriate Classes:
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Entered: Tue Oct 10 14:56:29 2006
Modified: Tue Dec 5 05:21:04 2023
Historian Pewdri is found on the ground floor of Crescent Reach at -1415, -1610.

You say, 'Hail, Historian Pewdri'

Historian Pewdri says 'Hello there, adventurer. Are you by any chance heading out into the [Moors]?'

You say, 'Moors?'

Historian Pewdri says 'Hum, well you see, I am rather tied down with paperwork here within the city, but I would rather be out in the field at heart. I've been trying to find some like-minded scholars who would be willing to [collect] some relics for me.'

You say, 'What do you want to collect?'

Historian Pewdri says 'I am researching the ogres that once lived here. I have had luck finding a relic here and there, but could really use some more. There is a ruined [tower] in particular that may hold an item or two.'

You say, 'What tower?'

Historian Pewdri says 'It's a rather creepy area, to be honest. I have been dying to check it out myself, but I am afraid I won't make it out myself for a few days. Would you be willing to search for some [relics] or [exotic remains]?'

You say, 'I will search for relics.'

You have been assigned the task 'Pieces of the Past'.

Historian Pewdri says 'Fantastic! Please let me know what you recover.'

Collect 10 Ogre Relics (0/10) - Blightfire Moors
Go to the tower in the northwest corner of Blightfire Moors. Kill "a watchtower guardian" until you loot 10 x Ogre Relic. Does this drop from any other mobs?

Deliver 10 Ogre Relics (0/10) - Crescent Reach

Return to Crescent Reach and give the relics to Historian Pewdri.

Historian Pewdri says 'Thanks so much for your help.'
Pewdri rummages through the small pile of relics you've brought back. After carefully examining each one, he smiles and pulls a few coins from his purse, handing them to you.

You gain experience!!
You have successfully been granted your reward for: Pieces of the Past

You receive a Sphere of the Ancients.

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Level to get Quest.
# Feb 13 2016 at 9:53 PM Rating: Decent
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I just got this quest the other last night as a level 14. I thought it was for the the skeletons just up from the gnolls but guess not.
Level to get Quest.
# May 08 2016 at 5:22 PM Rating: Decent
I also got this quest at level 15
Level to get Quest.
# May 08 2016 at 5:22 PM Rating: Decent
I also got this quest at level 15
Level to get Quest.
# Feb 13 2016 at 9:53 PM Rating: Decent
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I just got this quest the other last night as a level 14. I thought it was for the the skeletons just up from the gnolls but guess not.
No award
# Jun 21 2014 at 3:07 PM Rating: Good
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I did this task today but was denied the award. I cannot figure out why. I did not have the item before or on me. I checked out to see if I had its equivalent, but could not find or determine that. Any ideas?
Can hand in stack fine
# Apr 11 2013 at 9:48 AM Rating: Decent
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Just wanted to point out I did this quest today and was able to hand in the entire stack of 10 relics with no problem. Got my reward and update fine.

And i'm not sure why it says "No" next to shrouded. I did this quest shrouded down to level 40 fine.
Drops from
# Jun 05 2009 at 12:58 PM Rating: Decent
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These "ogre relics" drop from "an accursed lookout" outside the tower. http://eqbeastiary.allakhazam.com/search.shtml?id=22551
Objective Instructions
# Jul 15 2008 at 2:04 AM Rating: Good
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The first step is: Collect 10 Ogre Relics 0/10 Blightfire Moors
When that is done: Deliver 10 Ogre Relics 0/10 Crescent Reach

The people who had problems turning in the relics were doing this quest back when EQ still allowed you to try to turn in stacks of items, which explains why they were being rejected.
Objective Instructions
# Apr 11 2013 at 9:46 AM Rating: Decent
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KiruCaro wrote:
The first step is: Collect 10 Ogre Relics 0/10 Blightfire Moors
When that is done: Deliver 10 Ogre Relics 0/10 Crescent Reach

The people who had problems turning in the relics were doing this quest back when EQ still allowed you to try to turn in stacks of items, which explains why they were being rejected.


Just wanted to say, I did this quest today, and handed in the entire stack of 10 with no problem to the NPC and got my credit and reward.
Objective Instructions
# Jul 17 2008 at 6:14 PM Rating: Decent
"The people who had problems turning in the relics were doing this quest back when EQ still allowed you to try to turn in stacks of items, which explains why they were being rejected."

Been playing this game since 1999, and I have never been able to turn in a stack of items on a quest.

You can sell stacks of items, buy stacks of items, but you can not turn in stacks of items, or combine stacks of items.



Objective Instructions
# Jan 28 2010 at 6:23 PM Rating: Decent
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Actually many years ago you certainly could turn in stacks of items, but it would only register as a single item. I think the same was true of tradeskills, but my memory is a little more hazy there.

Edit: Although I should mention this was long before Blightfire or this quest ever existed.

Edited, Jan 28th 2010 6:25pm by dafdaf
Objective Instructions
# Jul 15 2008 at 10:07 AM Rating: Excellent
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KiruCaro wrote:
The first step is: Collect 10 Ogre Relics 0/10 Blightfire Moors
When that is done: Deliver 10 Ogre Relics 0/10 Crescent Reach

The people who had problems turning in the relics were doing this quest back when EQ still allowed you to try to turn in stacks of items, which explains why they were being rejected.


Updated, thanks.
Killing is sweet
# Sep 15 2007 at 10:02 PM Rating: Decent
They are hard at lvl 28.. but with 2 mages we rocked them down =)
tough untwinked
# Aug 14 2007 at 7:15 PM Rating: Decent
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at 35 this quest is hard, the skeletons can nuke for 270 dmg
goes nice with this
# Apr 30 2007 at 10:00 AM Rating: Default
Earring of the Solstice
LORE ITEM NO TRADE
Slot: EAR
AC: 5
STA: +5 WIS: +8 INT: +8 HP: +55 MANA: +55
SV FIRE: +5 SV COLD: +5 SV MAGIC: +5
Mana Regeneration: +1
Recommended level of 51.
WT: 0.1 Size: TINY
Class: ALL
Race: ALL
Slot 1, Type 7

https://everquest.allakhazam.com/db/quest.html?quest=2420
Drops from an accursed lookout as well
# Feb 08 2007 at 2:25 AM Rating: Decent
Just solod this tonight with my 41 Wizard. Ogre relics were dropping from accursed lookouts.
level req'd?
# Jan 15 2007 at 1:35 PM Rating: Decent
I got this quest from him at level 15, had a druid kill the mobs so i could loot the ogre relics , did the turn in and got the aug but its req'd level of 23 to wear it. Antway this can be done sooner than it says with help just gotta be 23 to wear it.
relics not taken
# Dec 03 2006 at 9:11 AM Rating: Decent
I looted No Drop Ogre Relics from the tower, but the Historian wont take them. any ideas?
relics not taken
# Dec 27 2006 at 11:18 AM Rating: Decent
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I am having the same problem. Looted the 10 relics but Historian wont take them. Got the task beforehand and followed text. Any ideas??
Avoid.
# Dec 03 2006 at 6:45 AM Rating: Decent
This is a good place to group up for, but definitely not a solo job until high 30's. This quest is crap, little itty bitty aug for getting your bum kicked all over the place. It's not worth the trouble.
Avoid.
# Dec 29 2006 at 12:53 AM Rating: Decent
I would have to disagree with above post .. u can solo this quest in the 30s.. +5 atk and +1mana regen(not to mention the admittedly minor HME stats) is a nice boost in the mid game. Just my opinion.
Avoid.
# Dec 27 2006 at 11:14 AM Rating: Decent
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I'm having the same problem. Got task got my 10 relics but Historian wont take them, says has no need for them. Any ideas??
Avoid.
# Apr 01 2007 at 5:07 AM Rating: Decent
Did you check to see if you killed the correct number of assigned mobs (if there is any)? Some of these quests require you to kill a certain number of a particluar mob. Maybe you have to kill 10 Watchtower Guardians and collect 10 ogre relics before you can turn in items.
Avoid.
# Dec 03 2006 at 6:45 AM Rating: Decent
double post.

Edited, Feb 7th 2007 3:16am by Laeinea
Watchtower Guardians
# Nov 24 2006 at 9:49 AM Rating: Decent
One thing to mention, they -do- cast Screaming Terror, which is a necro mez spell. Several times, I've pulled one that was pathing into the tower, only to have him mez me, walk in, and bring about 8 friends when mez finally wore off.
drops
# Oct 25 2006 at 2:40 AM Rating: Default
Very rare.. 1 in 10 (50%? MUST HAVE BEEN NERFED) at best off lookouts.
1 in 3 off the actual Watchtower Guardians. The guardians do hit hard ( 80 and above at times ) and cast darkness and other dots, so the lookouts might ber a better option for lower levels. NOT a lvl 20 or lower quest by anymeans... unless u have a solid grp or a red con friend )
Location of Pewdri
# Oct 14 2006 at 12:37 AM Rating: Decent
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Historian Pewdri can be found at location -1450, -1600 on the first floor.
Also drops "Ogre Relic"
# Oct 13 2006 at 9:16 PM Rating: Decent
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the skellies outside of the tower,named "an accursed lookout" also drop them. seems to be a common drop...about 50% drop rate for us during our questing.
lvl requirement
# Oct 12 2006 at 9:00 PM Rating: Decent
i got this mission at lvl 15 i think so not required of 35
mobs for this quest
# Oct 11 2006 at 4:17 PM Rating: Decent
the skeletons outside the tower also drop the relics
just not as frequently but at least they dont have
harm touch
Level
# Oct 10 2006 at 8:50 AM Rating: Decent
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No way is this doable solo at level 25.

I soloed it as a non-twinked 40 Ranger. That went ok. They nuke for about 200+

-Yc

Level
# Nov 06 2006 at 3:20 PM Rating: Decent
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Ycuzz has it correct. I have been leveling my Necro there (Quested armors only; I have been playing this more 'old school" rather than twinking), and have had the quest since level 30. These guys were nuking me down for 269 or so per nuke. Even single pulls with pet beating on mob took me down in about 4-5 nukes. The Nukes stun, interrupting my attempts to Life Tap and restore health or to Feign Death.

Mobs tend to be level 35-36 as far as I can tell at this point, and are definitely not limited to only one level upon spawning.

I have successfully killed them at levels 33+, but it has been close, and getting single pulls, without adds or the Witch adding is a process of being VERY patient.

The quest was obviously meant to be a group quest, since solo players cannot work this at the earliest point they can get the quest.

Level
# Oct 10 2006 at 11:09 AM Rating: Excellent
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Ycuzz wrote:
No way is this doable solo at level 25.

I soloed it as a non-twinked 40 Ranger. That went ok. They nuke for about 200+

-Yc


Updated, thanks.
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