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THE PLANE OF WAR: Access Quests: #1 - Field of Strife & Mines | #2a - Castle Rulnavis | #2b - Castle Tamrel | #3 - The Grandmaster's Tower Castle Rulnavis Quests: #1 - Defending the Castle | #2 - A Colossal Task | #3 - Tactical Strike Castle Tramrel Quests: #1 - The Tamrel Trials | #2 - A New Colonel In Town | Edmuund's Plight Quests in the Mines: Katka's Cause | Deserving of Battle Named Spawns & Locations: Hunter of the Plane of War Castle Faction Quests: Castle Rulnavis | Castle Tamrel | Escape to Tamrel This quest begins with Katka (click for map image), a high elf in the central part of the Mines in the Plane of War. Note: You will receive the flag for finishing this quest regardless of whether you do it in the storyline order. In the storyline, this quest ties in to the Castle Rulnavis quest arc. After completing the second Castle Rulnavis quest, "A Colossal Task", you are given an item called "Plan for Narikor" which sends you to the Mines to free its souls. If you have previously done Katka's quest, however, then you can continue the Castle Rulnavis quest arc without having to repeat this quest. The Mines are accessible after having finished the first access quest for the Field of Strife (see this quest entry for details) and are entered either by clicking on one of the two small statues in the far southern part of the Plane of War (see this map image, in purple), or through the basement of the Plane of Tactics (click for map image). You say, 'Hail, Katka' Katka says 'An answer to prayer? Did the Father of War send you to me, or are you but another wretched soul disgraced on the field of battle? _____, do you think yourself a disgrace? Did you raise a shield a second too late? Did you flinch when ordered to rush the enemy's line? Then you are fit only for slavery in these mines... or so the wraiths would have us believe. But I know I am no coward! None of us here are cowards who gave their lives in battle! And we shall prove it. There are others I know who will rally to my cause. I can see you are one of them, but Sorayn, Mickorn, and Selynse might need more convincing. Give them these messages, and be sure the slavers do not see what I plan.' You receive three items: 1x "Secret Note to Sorayn" + 1x "Secret Note to Mickorn" + 1x "Secret Note to Selynse". The Three Notes The three notes are to be delivered to three NPCs in the Mines: Sorayn (map image), Mickorn (map image), and Selynse (map image). Sorayn gives you "Sorayn's Necklace Chain" in return: Sorayn says 'Katka talks, but can she act? Do you think you have the strength to fight the will of the Father? I don't think so. I need proof, and so do my friends.' Sorayn hands you a necklace chain. 'My chain has been looking empty lately. Sure, I have plenty of chains on my arms and ankles, but this one use to hold the teeth of my fallen foes. I'd love to hear it clink with the sound of slaver guard molars! They say the right attire can lend a man confidence. Why don't you prove the adage?' Mickorn gives you "Narikor Ore Bucket" and "Narikor Rock Pick" in return: Mickorn laughs as he rests his pick on his shoulder. 'Oh, aren't you a bold one? Katka has caught you in one of her schemes, has she? Best you get to work before the guards beat your lazy hide!' Mickorn tosses you a pick. 'You gotta learn where the good ore is, and be careful: some folks don't take kindly to those who mine in their favorite spots! Maybe if you fill this bucket with enough iron ore, Bolgorn might take a liking to you and give you access to work the forge. Now get to work and keep your head down!' Selynse gives you "Selynse's Black Powder" in return: Selynse looks you over and smiles. 'Aren't you a welcome sight! We don't get many like you down here. It's all orcs and minotaurs, all the time! But you're not here to talk about us, are you?' Selynse reads the note from Katka. 'I almost wish I hadn't told her about my alchemy. Did you know I used to work in Castle Rulnavis? Well, I did, until that slimy gnome, Veryon, arrived. He planted a Tamrelian uniform among my belongings and told that halfwit, Frellum, that I was a spy for Castle Tamrel. Veryon pointed and accused, Frellum held up the garb, and then the sword slipped between my ribs. Then I was here. So, I wouldn't mind returning to Field and having a word with Veryon. But first, I've been secretly experimenting with my black powder recipe. Why don't you try it out and see how many guardians you can kill for me? I always had a thing for used rings...' Sorayn's Necklace Kill "a guardian of Narikor" and "a Decorin taskmaster" in the mines until you've looted 10x "Narikor Guard's Tooth". Inside the "Sorayn's Necklace Chain", combine these 10 items to produce 1x "Necklace of Narikor Teeth". Once finished, deliver the Necklace to Sorayn. Sorayn drapes the necklace of teeth around his neck. He shows his own teeth, sharp and brown. 'Such a sweet sounds these whisper! They make a convincing argument for your cause, _____. Give this note to Katka. I think she'll like it. You receive "Sorayn's Pledge of Support". Mickorn's Ore Mining Right-click the "Narikor Rock Pick" around areas with rocks until you get emotes telling you to move to different locations. Do this until you've collected 10x "Narikor Iron Ore". NOTE: While you're doing these clicks, a hostile mob called "a motivator" has a chance to spawn and attack. This mob can also drop ores, but can be faded if you want (will despawn after a few moments of being non-aggro). Once you have 10x "Narikor Iron Ore", combine them in the "Narikor Ore Bucket"; then take the result to Forgetender Bolgorn (click for map image): Forgetender Bolgorn hefts the bucket of rocks and sees all the iron ore inside. 'Someone's been a good little worker... better than those other layabouts! You need to use the forge? You've earned this cloak. Use it as needed, but don't make me regret it, or I'll make sure you're the one with regrets! You receive a "Narikor Forge Insignia Cloak". Turn in this item along with the "Narikor Rock Pick" to Mickorn: Mickorn says 'You filled that whole bucket already? And Bolgorn has accepted you into the forge?' Mickorn rubs his chin. 'I suppose with you helping her, Katka's plan isn't as silly as I thought. Well, I won't stand in your way! Keep your cloak and do what you need to do!' The "Narikor Forge Insignia Cloak" is returned to you, and you receive "Mickorn's Pledge of Support". Selynse's Rings Right-click the black powder to spawn an aura, and then pull "a guardian of Narikor" or "a Decorin taskmaster" into it. Upon doing so, you'll see one of three emotes: _____`s pet's fuse fizzles out. --- Aura failed. _____ is harmed in a cave in, but his injuries do not attract attention. --- Aura worked, feign-death on mob, but no captain spawn. _____ gravely injured in a cave in, and a captain comes to see what happened! --- Aura worked, feign-death on mob, and "a slayer captain" spawns (goes aggro). NOTE: The original mob does not despawn upon being crushed. Also, the captain will despawn if left idle for 30 seconds or so. You'll need to repeat this process until you kill a captain that drops a ring (rare drop). The captain hits for a max ~21,500 and casts several spells: Blood of the Zekarian: Single Target, Poison (-950) 1: Decrease Hitpoints by 18462 per tick 2: Increase Poison Counter by 18 Harm Touch of War: Single Target, Unresistable (0) 1: Increase Hitpoints by 200000 (-40% max) Hateful Attraction: Single Target, Unresistable (0) 1: Pull target towards caster (6) Plague of Strife: Single Target, (-750) 1: Decrease Hitpoints by 18462 per tick 2: Increase Corruption counter by 18 Touch of Zek: Single Target, Magic (-950) 1: Decrease Hitpoints by 46154 2: Resource Tap (5000) Warblind Darkness: Single Target, Magic (-950) 1: Decrease Movement by 65% 2: Negate Base Run Modifier Effect 3: Trigger if Cured: Warblind Darkness 4: Decrease Hitpoints by 9231 per tick Zekarian Slam: Single Target, (-900) 1: Decrease Hitpoints by 23077 2: Stun (3.50 sec/999) Loot the "Narikor Guardian's Ring" from its corpse, and then turn it (along with the Powder) in to Selynse: Selynse claps her hands and then slips on the ring you hand her, despite the blood that still clings to it. 'It's a little big, but I love it! You're such a sweetheart! This just might work... I think if we can get Jolris to help, I should have the perfect way to gift-wrap my handiwork! You receive "Selynse's Note to Jolris" which you are to take to Cooper Jolris (click for map image): Cooper Jolris says 'Katka and Selynse are scheming again? Oh, those two... You need a barrel? I used to construct them for Castle Tamrel, but long ago, when a Rulnavian force pushed their way past the gates, someone stabbed me in the back as I ran. We really should have had defenders on the walls... But it's not an easy thing to make barrels anymore. I have some steel and wood scraps that I've collected, but I don't have access to the forge to put them together. I'd need a cloak, and Bolgorn doesn't hand them out easily. Go ahead, take the scraps. If you can manage to use them, it'll be all the better. I hope this plan of Katka's actually works!' You receive "Barrel Bones". Note: This point in the quest requires you to have the "Narikor Forge Insignia Cloak" from the Mickorn's mining part. Now, head to the forge area (the room west of Forgetender Bolgorn), to one of the anvils in the room, and right-click the "Barrel Bones": Flashing the Forge insignia to prove your worthiness of using the forge's tools, you hammer out a brand new barrel. You are impressed with your new barrel. It should hold a lot of black powder. This produces an "Empty Narikor Barrel". Hand in this item along with the "Narikor Forge Insignia Cloak" to Selynse: Selynse runs a finger along the rim of the barrel. 'This is going to be perfect. I have plenty of powder at the ready in my hiding places. Let Katka know I shall be ready when she is. You receive "Selynse's Pledge of Support". Pledges of Support Turn in the following items to Katka: "Sorayn's Pledge of Support" + "Mickorn's Pledge of Support" + "Selynse's Pledge of Support". Katka says 'They are with me. Beautiful. Now we need the rest, the downtrodden of Narikor. Proclaim aloud this letter of rebellion! Sing the song of freedom to those indifferent, unimpressed slavers, and let them be aware that their slaves will not be obedient forever! As you provoke the slavers to anger and spill their blood, Jergamund, one of the chiefs of this dismal place, shall be drawn forth. Confront him with the words of rebellion. Defeat him and make an example of him in the Forge. When the slaves see him bloodied, they will taste the possibility of freedom, and the taint of disgrace will be washed away!' You receive a "Proclamation of Rebellion". Proclaiming Rebellion In the mines, find an "an unimpressed slaver" (multiple spawn points; is non-aggro until triggered) and right-click the "Proclamation of Rebellion" on it: You read aloud the proclamation, in defiance of the slavers: 'We, the dishonored of Narikor, proclaim ourselves free of your tyranny and worthy of ascension to the eternal battlefield! If you stand in our way, we shall crush you like rocks beneath the Forge's hammer!' an unimpressed slaver says 'How dare you deny your place, you unworthy, disgraced, miserable soul!' an unimpressed slaver says 'Your blood will be my freedom!' "an unimpressed slaver" aggro's and must be killed. Repeat this process until a named mob spawns in its place ("Jergamund the Slaver" -- the unimpressed slavers act as regular PHs), then do the same process for that mob. Note: "Jergamund the Slaver" will not spawn at any given spawn point unless you are away from it (you can't sit at a spawn point). Note also that he is a belly-caster, so to land spells on him, players have to be very close to him. Loot "Captured Slaver" from Jergamund the Slaver's corpse, and then head back to the forge area. Stand in front of the hammer (-3300, 95, -99) that smashes the floor and right-click the "Captured Slaver": You prepare to make an example of Jergamund... You made an example of Jergamund the Slaver. An Example screams as the hammer falls, 'Oh, gods, no!' "An Example" (Jergamund's body) appears on the ground, and then things get messy. You receive "Jergamund's Bloody Head" on your cursor. Turn in "Jergamund's Bloody Head" and "Proclamation of Rebellion" to Katka: Katka holds Jergamund's bloody head in her hands and laughs at it. 'I hope your soul was sent to a fouler place than this one, Jergamund! May you live in chains and feel twice the number of lashes on your back as you gave all of us! _____, this will galvanize the slaves. The time is right. Deliver this to Selynse and prepare to destroy the Forge. The wraiths will no longer be able to ignore our courage! You receive "Katka's Call to Arms", which you are to turn in to Selynse: Selynse drags a barrel from behind a rock. 'It's so heavy! It's filled to the brim with the last of my powder. I hate to see you go... this is dangerous work, and I don't know what worse place you might find yourself in if this does not go as planned... But this is our little bundle of salvation.' Selynse pats the barrel. 'Place this baby between the furnaces, and when it's born the whole forge will light up in fire. Maybe, just maybe, the wraiths will see this light of courage burning in the darkness. They may test you... and if you are worthy of receiving their tokens, we all might ascend with you as you pass by the Diviner of the Worthy. Just don't forget us, Wondora!' You receive "Explosive Narikor Barrel". Encounter in the Forge Note: This part of the quest involves a fight with four mobs at once. Right-click the "Explosive Narikor Barrel" in between the two large furnaces along the south end of the room: You prepare the barrel full of black powder. You light the fuse! "The Black Powder Freedom Barrel" spawns in between the two furnaces. After a few moments, you see: The Black Powder Freedom Barrel has destroyed the Forge's great furnaces! This will surely draw the attention of the wraiths! 4x "a shade of judgement" spawn at this time (see-invis and aggro). During the encounter, one of the shades will (de)buff itself with "Strengthen the Many" (it gains the title "Sacrificing Strength"). This weakens itself, but strengthens the others. They may alternate as the fight goes on. Strengthen the Many: Self 0', Unresistable (0) 1: Increase Incoming Spell Damage by 20% 2: Limit: Spell Type (Detrimental only) 3: Decrease AC by 750 Also of note, these are Shadow Knight mobs and cast the standard lineup of spells and AEs generally seen by Shadow Knight mobs in the zone: Blood of the Zekarian: Single Target, Poison (-950) 1: Decrease Hitpoints by 18462 per tick 2: Increase Poison Counter by 18 Harm Touch of War: Single Target, Unresistable (0) 1: Increase Hitpoints by 200000 (-40% max) Hateful Attraction: Single Target, Unresistable (0) 1: Pull target towards caster (6) Plague of Strife: Single Target, (-750) 1: Decrease Hitpoints by 18462 per tick 2: Increase Corruption counter by 18 Touch of Zek: Single Target, Magic (-950) 1: Decrease Hitpoints by 46154 2: Resource Tap (5000) Warblind Darkness: Single Target, Magic (-950) 1: Decrease Movement by 65% 2: Negate Base Run Modifier Effect 3: Trigger if Cured: Warblind Darkness 4: Decrease Hitpoints by 9231 per tick Zekarian Slam: Single Target, (-900) 1: Decrease Hitpoints by 23077 2: Stun (3.50 sec/999) Loot 3x "Token of Reclaimed Honor" from their corpses. NOTE: If left idle for any more than about 60 seconds, the shades despawn. If you fail the encounter, you can re-trigger it ("Explosive Narikor Barrel" has a 6-minute re-use timer). Diviner of the Worthy Turn in the tokens along with the barrel to the Diviner of the Worthy (found at the entrance to the Mines area) to complete the quest. Diviner of the Worthy says 'Holder of the tokens, your will is strong and your courage unquestioned. Those you have named come with you. Their spirits ascend from the depths to rejoin the battles. Go now and fight with honor!' Rewards: 850 platinum Experience (about 5% in Level 100 OR 12 AAs) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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