Norrath's Keepers: A Halfling's Greed

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Description:

Where: Lavastorm Mountains
Who: Boldger Bristlebeard [Missions]
Rating:
0/0 *********
Information:
Level:	55
Maximum Level:	125
Monster Mission:	No
Repeatable:	Yes
Can Be Shrouded?:	No
Quest Type:	Task
Quest Goal: Faction Loot
Time Limit:	06:00:00
Success Lockout Timer: 00:45:00
Faction Required: Norrath's Keepers (Min: Warmly)
Related Zones: Lavaspinner's Lair: A Halfling's Greed
Related Creatures: Tarpo Fiddengrab a cracked chest a gilded chest a gold chest a silver chest a treasure firebender a treasure fireguard a treasure firestorm a treasure guardian a treasure keeper a treasure minder a treasure sneak
Related Quests: Dragons of Norrath Progression (Norrath's Keepers) Norrath's Keepers Tokens
Era:
Recommended:
Group Size:	Group
Min. # of Players:	3
Max. # of Players:	6
Appropriate Classes: All
Appropriate Races: All
Entered: Tue Jun 2 14:51:03 2009 Modified: Tue Dec 5 05:21:04 2023

For an overview of the Dragons of Norrath expansion, see this wiki article.
For an overview of progression, see quest entries for Norrath's Keepers and the Dark Reign.

This is a non-progression task. It is a group mission (3-6 players) that begins with Boldger Bristlebeard (click for map image) in the Norrath's Keepers camp of the Lavastorm Mountains.

Pre-requisites for requesting:
- Minimum Level 55
- Minimum "warmly" faction with Norrath's Keepers.

Hail him to get a quest window pop-up.

You have been assigned the task 'A Halfling's Greed'.

We have a new recruit, a mischievous little Halfling, that seems to have disappeared with some of our documents and a map â€“ a very important map. He was last seen heading into the Lavaspinner's Lair days ago and we havenâ€™t seen or heard from him since. While we donâ€™t want to be suspicious of his intentions, we did notice he was a rather enterprising sort. We need those documents back and we can only hope he still has them. Please find him.

Note: This group mission scales to your group's level. The highest is 68+, outlined here.

Touch the cave entrance to Lavaspinner's Lair 0/1 (The Broodlands)

This is in the far southeastern part of the Broodlands.

Speak to the Halfling 0/1 (Lavaspinner's Lair)

You say, 'Hail, Tarpo Fiddengrab'

Tarpo Fiddengrab looks weak and his breathing is labored. 'You must help me. I came here to check a map I found and while I was here, I found a treasure chest. I inspected it and found it was protected by a strange riddle. I answered it and opened the chest. I went further and found another, but I did now know the answer to open it, so I picked the lock. That's when it [happened].'

You say, 'What happened?'

Tarpo Fiddengrab says 'Well, I've been plagued by a horrible spell. I managed to crawl back here, but I cannot leave. I tried, but the curse got stronger. I believe we need to find the answer to the treasures kept here. I have seen four chests. You must solve their mystery. I believe that you can free me of this curse if you do . . . and uhm, maybe share your findings?'

Find the first chest 0/1 (Lavaspinner's Lair)

Find the second chest 0/1 (Lavaspinner's Lair)

Find the third chest 0/1 (Lavaspinner's Lair)

Find the fourth chest 0/1 (Lavaspinner's Lair)

There are four chests scattered throughout the lavaspinner area of the zone. They must be opened in a certain order, or the task fails. If you /inspect a chest, it gives you a clue as to which number it is.

First to open is "a gold chest" at /loc -840, 1575, 22 (in the large cavern preceding Volkara's lair)
Inspect: After gold is platinum, then silver after both.

Second to open is "a cracked chest" at /loc -1165, -1665, -36 (in the largest cavern in the lavaspinner area - Volkara's lair)
Inspect: An inscription on the chest reads: 256 - 16 - 4 â€“

Third to open is "a gilded chest" at /loc -1340, -965, -78 (the first dead-end cavern southeast of the zone-in point)
Inspect: I'm not the first nor the last, but I'm second to none.

Fourth to open is "a silver chest" at /loc -1680, -1235, -32 (the northeasternmost dead-end cavern in the lavaspinner area)
Inspect: One step forward, and two steps back. Two steps brings you ahead, but farther back.

All chests a guarded by multiple "a treasure _____" mobs (standard mobs). Goblins are immune to mez. Drakes are mezzable and stunnable. Some of the mobs proc "Banish Intruder" (a shadowstep spell). Open them in the order above to progress the task.

Upon opening the last one, the task completes:

Tarpo Fiddengrab shouts 'You have solved the puzzle and cured me! I must tell you though, I know why you're here and I don't have what you're looking for. Those items were not very valuable . . . er, useful to me, so I put them in the wagon at camp. Look at it this way, though -- you saved a life! Uhm, I gotta run!'

While the halfling didn't have the documents, you did aid Norrath's Keepers and will be rewarded. Hopefully, Tarpo learned a lesson.

Rewards:
Up to 33 Radiant Crystals (number varies according to group's level)
1x "Norrath's Keepers Token" (faction turn-in item)

Submitted by: Abmonk

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