Drain Bolt I: Primal Secrets, Fiendish Pride

From Istaria Lexica


Quest type: Adventure
From NPC(s): BattleMaster Gerix
Required adventure school: Dragon Adventurer (level: 15)
Locations: Kion
Previous quest(s): Gerix's Training: Continuation
Next quest(s): Drain Bolt II: Bet Your Life On It
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Item(s) required to start, progress or finish the quest:
"Spirit Magic for the Incapable" by Braekhis, Kamilari's Scrolls for the Spiritually Challenged


Learn the basics of the Drain Bolt spell from Khemarius


Quest text[edit]

Speak with Khemarius. Hint: Head south into the forest, when you reach the Ancient Stones turn west into the Deep Forest. Keep your eyes open for a draconic pillar. There is a narrow path leading north up the slope of Amu'merras to the Plateau of Amu where some ruins where the esteemed Khemarius currently resides.

So, <player>, are you interested in learning about the power of spirit? There is one here on the island who can teach even one of us about those magics. Khemarius is the name, but he isn't easy to reach. Head south into the forest. When you reach the Ancient Stones, turn west into the Deep Forest. Keep your eyes open for a gem-studded draconic pillar. There is a narrow path leading north up the slope of Amu'merras to the Plateau of Amu and some ruins where the esteemed Khemarius currently resides.

Welcome, friend. Has the Eternal Flame of Drulkar guided you to this out of the way locale? Perhaps, perhaps not... In any case, it is a welcome sight to see pupils coming to me. I have been working with the practitioners of spirit, you see. We were hoping to find some of Niatha Moraven's tomes in what was rumored to be an ancient temple of hers. In those tomes, we may find secrets to defeating the Withered Aegis. I'm also sure the blue-skinned naka'duskael would like to know more of their deity.

  • What did you find?

We found something altogether different. We excavated a crystal in the Kirasanct Mountains - a draconic memory crystal, to be exact. Though, this one is unique. Memory crystals created by our kind normally respond only to our kind. They speak to our ancestral memories. This magic opens something of a scrying device - a method for seeing another place, or, in this case, another time. As I said, normally these crystals do not react at all when touched or gazed upon by a biped; this one, however, reacted to the touch of one of my fiendish companions, Braekhis. Being the scholars we are, we immediately moved the crystal back to Kirasanct and began research.

  • What did it contain?

Between our understanding of the dragon tongue, Spirit magic, and Primal magic we were able to tap into the messages left inside. We know not which Elder left this in the mountains. What we do know, however, is that this crystal unlocks the secrets of a technique to drain the vitality from a foe from afar. Exciting, isn't it? Would you like me to teach you the ways of the Drain Bolt?

  • Yes - it sounds powerful.

Speak with Khemarius

I'm only beginning to master it myself, but I'll do what I can to tutor you. Most of what I've learned comes from meditating and looking into the crystal. I spend more time talking to people who understand spirit magic than doing actual field study. Perhaps you can help me there. Talk to Braekhis on the Island of New Trismus. She can set you on the road necessary to understand spirit magic. After you are finished with her, she'll have you return to me for some field work. Please excuse her behavior - she has a bit of an inflated opinion of herself.


Speak to Braekhis the Spiritist on New Trismus about the basics of Spirit magic.

Can I help you? There is much to do and little time to do it in, so please be succint.

  • Khemarius sent me about the ancient tome that was found and spirit magic.

Speak with Braekhis

Khemarius sent you? Moraven give me strength. Yes, I have information regarding spirit magic. I simply have no time to explain it all to you - not that I think most drakes could fathom it. Anyhow, here is a spare tablet detailing the practice and merits of spirit magic. Take it and study it very hard. If you have any questions go speak to Kamilari in Kion. She'll be more apt to have time to chat. Now, if you'll excuse me...

Game Feedback: After reading the tablet and feeling a bit insulted, you do indeed understand the uses and merits of the application of Spirit magic. Now, if only you could use it... Perhaps this Kamilari can provide some more insight.

Greetings, Dragon friend. Have you come to ask why Gerix seems to take the best spot for sunning oneself? That's a rather popular question. Oh. You want to know about Spirit magic. Why does a dragon want to know that?

  • Braekhis sent me to speak with you.

Braekhis? Well, now I'm really suspicious. Let me see that tablet. Oh that fiend is so rude! She took no time to explain at all how we bipeds channel life from other beings? My apologies for my colleague, she often forgets pleasantries make the world go around. She even gave you her Summit Notes! Oh my, these are very frowned upon by most magic academies and trainers. Only a fiend would use this. You should never short change your education.

  • She tried to play me for a fool?

Yes, quite. I digress, you must have spoken to Khemarius. He spent some time with me recently asking the same questions. He really is quite charming for a drago - uh, no offense. In any case, it really is quite simple for our kind. Once you gather an understanding of the way we channel magic and the biology of all things living, you can draw upon their life blood or in some cases essence and draw power from it.

  • How would I do that?

Speak to Kamilari the Spiritist Trainer in Kion.

I'll give you some scrolls I give to my remedial students and chances are you'll figure the intricacies out on your own. I'm sure Khemarius would like to hear from you now. Oh! And before I forget, tell him we are indeed on for our study date.

Game Feedback: After reading these scrolls you do indeed understand the basic principles regarding life stealing. Perhaps it's time to speak to Khemarius again.


Return to Khemarius at the ruins on the southeastern slopes of the volcano of Amu'merras (near Kion)

Ah, you're back. How did your studious journey go? Well? I should hope so. Knowledge is power my friend, just as much as tactics are. When you think yourself ready to help me with a little field work, all you have to do is ask.

  • I am ready

Speak with Khemarius

All set? Excellent. You are beginning to understand Spirit magic. I need to be sure that you understand the principals of primal energies as well. I'll need you to use the following spells in combat at least five times each in order to acquaint yourself with our magic. Go use Galewind, Gust, Prime Bolt, and Tempest on any creatures you see fit. Please use only the basic, unaltered forms of each spell. Afterwards, return to me and we shall see if you can grasp how to use the Drain Bolt.

As the Tempest spell is often difficult to find, I will give you a copy of it from my own supply.


Use Galewind five (5) times in combat

Game Feedback: You have demonstrated your understanding of Galewind.


Use Gust five (5) times in combat

Game Feedback: You have demonstrated your knowledge of the Gust spell.


Use Prime Bolt five (5) times in combat

Game Feedback: You have demonstrated your knowledge of the Prime Bolt spell.


Use Tempest five (5) times in combat

Game Feedback: You have demonstrated your capability with the Tempest spell.

Game Feedback: After a tedious training exercise, you are more certain than ever that you are indeed familiar with the basic principles of Primal magic. Best return to Khemarius for your lesson.


Return to Khemarius at the ruins high above Kion on the southeastern slopes of the volcano of Amu'merras to complete your training. You must have Kamilari's Scrolls for the Spiritually Challenged with you when you speak to Khemarius.

Judging by the exhausted look on our face, you've finished your field work! Hopefully, you now have the knowledge to grasp the very basics of Drain Bolt; I myself admit that it is difficult. Please do not be discouraged if this does not work for you. You'll simply need more training.

Now, gaze into this crystal and let your mind wander. Share your memories with the creator of this memory crystal and infuse your mind with the secrets of Drain Bolt...

Game Feedback: As you gaze into the smoky crystal shard, it slowly clears until a scene of carnage appears around you. There are ogres everywhere. You make mystic passes with your claws and the ogre before you topples to the ground, clutching its chest. For a brief moment you feel connected to the ancestral memories of your proud race. Life slows to a crawl and there is a brief flash. When your mind clears, the secret of the Drain Bolt is yours.


Speak with Khemarius again

Did you connect with the memory? Good. You have learned and have grown. If you wish to continue to learn more, seek me out in the future when you are stronger, but not here. I think I will wander a bit. Look for me closer to the Helian city of Chiconis.

Steps[edit]

  • Speak with Khemarius. Hint: Head south into the forest, when you reach the Ancient Stones turn west into the Deep Forest. Keep your eyes open for a draconic pillar. There is a narrow path leading north up the slope of Amu'merras to the Plateau of Amu where some ruins where the esteemed Khemarius currently resides.
  • Speak with Khemarius
  • Speak to Braekhis the Spiritist on New Trismus about the basics of Spirit magic.
  • Speak with Braekhis
  • Speak to Kamilari the Spiritist Trainer in Kion.
  • Return to Khemarius at the ruins on the southeastern slopes of the volcano of Amu'merras (near Kion)
  • Speak with Khemarius
  • Use Galewind five (5) times in combat
  • Use Gust five (5) times in combat
  • Use Prime Bolt five (5) times in combat
  • Use Tempest five (5) times in combat
  • Return to Khemarius at the ruins high above Kion on the southeastern slopes of the volcano of Amu'merras to complete your training. You must have Kamilari's Scrolls for the Spiritually Challenged with you when you speak to Khemarius.
  • Speak with Khemarius again

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