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Entered: Mon Feb 21 13:15:30 2005 Modified: Tue Dec 5 05:21:04 2023 | |
Click here for an overview of cultural armor introduced with Dragons of Norrath.
(If you are starting in Qeynos, click here.)
Find Vivian Selgan in East Freeport (location -1015, -865).
You say, 'Hail, Vivian Selgan'
Vivian Selgan says 'Hello ______. What brings you back 'ere? Wanted to be round yer own [kind] again?'
You say, 'Kind?'
Vivian Selgan says 'Aye. A lot of us have returned home these past few months. Seems distrust is brewing among them other races. Now, I don't want to be accused of bigotry, some of those other races are okay--dwarves and elves are pretty reliable in a fight--but the rest: you can't trust 'em. Like them blasted dark elves: always plotting something. And those lizard things. . . don't even get me started with those. Folks don't feel safe out there anymore so they come back here for protection. Why do you think I came back to the city! To be 'round more humans, folks I can [trust]!'
You say, 'Trust?'
Vivian Selgan says 'Aye, you know what I mean. We need to stick together, form a unified front and let our enemies know we mean business. In fact, right now I'm making armor for the city militia. Hmm, you look like you'd be good in a fight. Perhaps you'd be [interested] in these armor designs. Or maybe you want to know more about the military and scholarly [symbols] we humans have used over the ages? I can share my patterns for either the symbols or the armor with you provided you don't go blabbing my trade secrets to no dark elves. Can't trust those kind!'
You say, 'I am interested.'
Vivian Selgan says 'Excellent, I can make you a pattern book, but first I'm gonna need some materials. Bring me a raw-hide belt for the cover, a low quality cat pelt for the pages, a snake venom sac for the ink, and a cutthroat insignia ring for the binding. I have heard most of these items can be found in the Oasis of Marr, South Ro and the Commonlands. Bring them to me and the pattern book shall be yours.'
On handing in the items:
Artisan Vivian Selgan says 'Aye, well done, my friend! As promised, 'ere is the pattern book. It may take some practice to get a hang of those designs, but they should serve you well. Don't forget about us if a war breaks out. I want you up on those city walls with me, aye!'
You receive your book of Ancestral Human Armor.
You say, 'What symbols?'
Vivian Selgan says 'Once ye've got yer armor, ye might want ta reinforce it with these symbols. Fetch me a few things so I can make the symbol patterns. There's reagents I need in [Befallen], [The Hole], [The Dragon Necropolis], and the [valley] beyond the Lavastorm Mountains.'
Journeyman's Book of Human Culture
You say, 'Befallen.'
You have been assigned the task 'Into Befallen'.
Vivian Selgan says 'Deep in Befallen lay Ice Boned Skeletons. Their crystallized marrow is what I need to inscribe this pattern. Hunt around down there for a bit and bring me four of them.'
Task given to get your Journeyman's Book:
1) Kill 20 Ice boned skeletons in Befallen
2) Loot four Crystalized Marrow
3) Hand Vivian the marrow
4) Kill 10 willowisps
5) Loot one Burned Out Lightstone
6) Return Lightstone to Vivian
Receive Journeyman's Book.
Expert's Book of Human Culture
You say, 'The Hole.'
You have been assigned the task 'Searching Old Paineel'.
Vivian Selgan says 'You think you're ready for the hole do you? This place is ripe with magical energies. I need you to put some of the elemental warriors to rest and bring me twenty drops of mercury.'
Task given to get your Expert's Book:
1) Kill 50 elemental warriors in The Hole
2) Loot 10 Drops of Mercury
3) Return Mercury to Vivian
4) Kill 5 Elemental Monstrosities in The Hole
5) Loot 1 Drop of Mercury
6) Return Mercury to Vivian
Receive Expert's Book.
Master's Book of Human Culture
You say, 'The Dragon Necropolis.'
You have been assigned the task 'Delve the Necropolis'.
Vivian Selgan says 'Within the tomb of the Dragon Necropolis you will find a race of rat creatures.. In order to create this symbol I need lots of their old dragon horns. Return to me when you have acquired these items.'
Task given to get your Master's Book:
1) Kill 80 Chetari-aligned NPCs in Dragon Necropolis
2) Loot 2 Old Dragon Horns
3) Return Horns to Vivian
4) Kill 5 Phase Spiders
5) Loot 1 Phase Spider Silk
6) Return 1 Phase Spider Silk to Vivian
Receive Master's Book.
Grandmaster's Book of Human Culture
You say, 'What valley?'
You have been assigned the task 'Ripples in Stillmoon'.
Vivian Selgan says 'Ready for something more challenging, eh? Very well. The goblins in stillmoon temple are known for their resilient skin. For this next pattern I need four of the thickest rough goblin skins you can find. Go collect a large quantity and bring me the finest of the haul. You may wish to seek out some operatives in Lavastorm to aid you in tracking down these rare items.'
Task given to get your Grandmaster's Book:
1) Kill 120 Denizens of Stillmoon in Stillmoon Temple
2) Loot 80 Rough Patches of Goblin Skin
3) Return Skins to Vivian
4) Kill 10 Denizens of Stillmoon Temple
5) Loot 1 Stone Necklace
6) Return 1 Stone Necklace to Vivian
Receive Grandmaster's Book.
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QEYNOS
Find Tar Cordell in North Qeynos by the Priest of Discord, at +230, +395.
Ancestral Human Armor
You say, 'Hail, Tar Cordell'
Tar Cordell says 'Hello ______. What brings you back 'ere? Wanted to be 'round yer own [kind] again?'
You say, 'My kind?'
Tar Cordell says 'Aye. A lot of us 'ave returned 'ome these past few months. Seems distrust is brewing among them other races. Now, I don't want to be accused of bigotry, some of those other kind are okay--dwarves and elves are pretty reliable--but the rest . . . you can't trust 'em. Like them blasted dark elves always plotting something. And those lizard things . . . don't even get me started with those. Folks don't feel safe out there anymore so they're coming back to the cities for protection. Why do you think I came back to 'ere! To be 'round more 'umans, folks I can [trust]!'
You say, 'Trust?'
Tar Cordell says 'Aye, you know what I mean. We need to stick together, form a unified front and let our enemies know we mean business. In fact, right now I'm making armor for the city militia. Hmm, you look like you'd be good in a fight. Perhaps you'd be interested in these armor designs. I can share my pattern [book] or even my armor [patterns] with you provided you don't go blabbing my trade secrets to no dark elves. Can't trust those kind!'
You say, 'What book?'
Tar Cordell says 'Excellent, I can make you a pattern book, but first I'm gonna need some materials. Bring me a fire beetle carapace for the cover, a patch of zombie skin for the pages, a golden bandit tooth for the clasp, and a lion tail to grind down and make a salve which will protect and preserve the finished product. I hear these resources can be found in Western Karana. Once I have these things, I can create the pattern book for ya.'
On handing in the items:
Tar Cordell says 'Aye, well done, my friend! As promised, 'ere is the pattern book. It may take some practice to get a 'ang of these designs, but they should serve you well. Don't forget about us if a war breaks out. I want you up on those city walls with me, aye!'
You say, 'What patterns?'
Tar Cordell says 'Aye, I can give you these patterns provided you can help me with some missions for Qeynos. What do ya say? Can you help ol' Tar out? I need someone to spearhead expeditions to [Erud's Crossing], [Kedge Keep], the [Dragon Necropolis] or, if you've got the metal for it, the [valley] on the other side of the lavastorm mountains. I can reward you with some armor patterns for yer efforts. You know the drill. The more the danger, the more the reward! Choose wisely, now.'
Journeyman's Book of Human Culture
You say, 'Erud's Crossing.'
You have been assigned the task 'Clearing the Western Sea Lanes'.
Tar Cordell says 'Ha ha! I knew I could count on ya! Seems our ocean trade routes are in trouble again, my friend. I need ya' to travel over to Erud's Crossing and kill twenty o' dem sharks. That should clear the way a bit for our sailors! Bring me three lake pebbles from their stomachs as proof of your kills. Not that I don't trust ya, I just need something to show the boys when I let 'em know the way is clear.'
Task details
1) Kill 15 Sharks in Kerra Isle
2) Loot three Lake Pebbles
3) Return and hand in pebbles to Tar Cordell
4) Kill 10 Will-O-Wisps
5) Loot one Lightstone
6) Return and hand in Lightstone to Tar Cordell
Well done. Lucky I found you or that job never would have gotten done. As promised, 'ere's those armor runes. Let me know if you need any more of these [patterns]. Sure as the sunrise, there's always more work to be done 'round here.
You have been given: Journeyman's Book of Human Culture
Expert's Book of Human Culture
You say, 'Kedge Keep.'
You have been assigned the task 'Clearing the Eastern Sea Lanes'.
Tar Cordell says 'Our ocean trade routes still aren't as secure as we need 'em to be. Several of Qeynos' finer cargo vessels have disappeared while sailing from `ere to Freeport and Faydwer. Sure enough, the wreckage always turns up floating around Kedge Keep. Get over there an' wreck the place. Kill fifty mermaids and return to me with four vials of deepwater ink. That should clear the way for our ships.'
Name of task and hand-in dialogues needed.
1) Kill 40 Mermaids in Kedge Keep
2) Loot 15 Deepwater Inks
3) Deliver four Deepwater Inks to Tar Cordell
4) Kill any five Cauldron Sharks in Kedge Keep
5) Loot one Shark Skin
6) Deliver one Shark Skin to Tar Cordell
Master's Book of Human Culture
You say, 'Dragon Necropolis.'
You have been assigned the task 'Scale and Bone'.
Tar Cordell says 'We've lost several expeditions into the dragon necropolis over the past few months. It's the rats that have been sneaking upon our ranks in those dark tunnels. Kill eighty of those things and return to me four old dragon horns. That should clear the depths out a bit.'
Hand-in dialogues and task details needed.
Grandmaster's Book of Human Culture
You say, 'Valley.'
You have been assigned the task 'Lair of the Lavaspinner'.
Tar Cordell says 'Aye, glad you volunteered! Our scouts have been having a heap o' trouble in the dragon lands north of Lavastorm. Seems the spiders there have been tracking our movements and ambushing our scouts. I need you to lead an expedition into the Lavaspinner's Lair and slay six score denizens of the delve. Bring me four arachnid eye clusters as proof of your kills. You may wish to seek out some operatives in Lavastorm to aid you in tracking down these rare items.'
Dialogues and task details needed.
Types of Armor
Claviger - Berserker, Ranger, Rogue
Sagacious - Druid, Monk
Stalwart - Bard, Cleric, Paladin, Shadowknight, Warrior
Stargazer - Enchanter, Magician, Necromancer, Wizard |