Foe To Friend

From Istaria Lexica


Quest type: Crafting
From NPC(s): Killian
Locations: New Koraelia
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Killian has been living the life of a hermit for many years. He has returned and will teach you how to turn a foe into a friend, but you have to work for it.

Quest text[edit]

Killian tells you, Well met, my young friend. My name is Killian. Just Killian--nothing more fancy than that. Never heard of me? I know; everyone tells me that. Let me assure you that many years ago, long before your time or even that of the most ancient of dragons, I was quite famous.

Killian tells you, Oh, all right, I must confess that it has not been quite that long. Nor was I ever really that famous. You know us gnomes. Filled with a bit of self-importance, we are. It is one of our greatest flaws, but it also has made many of us quite accomplished.

Killian tells you, I myself left the land of Istaria long ago, and that is the truth. I went off seeking solitude and peace--a way of getting out of the constant war against the Aegis and what their blight was doing to our lands. I found it! Got so lost up in the mountains that time itself couldn't seem to find me. Or, at least, I wasn't aware of the passage of time.

Killian tells you, While there, I must confess that I became rather in need of companionship. Should have thought of that before venturing quite so far from civilization, I suppose. Decades of time without seeing another gnomish being can start to make a person get more than a bit lonely. For every cloud, there is a silver lining, or so the saying goes. For me, that silver lining is my friend Lorcan here.

Killian tells you, *Killian gestures to the winter wolf at his feet.*

Killian tells you, You see, Lorcan here has become something of a companion of mine. Never leaves my side, in fact. Which, on the lonely nights up in the mountains, I can tell you has kept me sane. Lorcan has even helped me carry supplies from time to time. Oh, not much mind you, but when you're out in the mountains alone trying to gather the basic necessities to just stay alive, every extra bit helps. Would you be interested in hearing how I learned to "tame the beast," as it were?

Killian tells you, It was, initially, a long, slow process for, as I'm sure you are well aware, wolves are very territorial and pack oriented. Even the ones roaming around outside this house will defend one another should you attack them. Something I don't suggest you do if you ever wish to have one as a pet!

Killian tells you, I used a special ingredient to make what I call wolf muffins. I know--not an original name. But trust me; they will work. I don't have much use for this ingredient list, so here you are--take it. You can gather the ingredients yourself, or you can buy them from someone. It matters not to the wolves! Just be sure they are fresh. Return to me once you have the items.

You have received 1 Killian's Ingredients for Wolf Muffins.

Killian tells you, You have everything then? Here, let me see your beef flank and venison flank. I want to make sure that they are fresh.

Killian tells you, You have done well. I am impressed with both the quality and freshness. Here, you may have them back along with the recipe for creating the muffins themselves. I'd recommend making at least five muffins. Don't forget to top them with the gravy--the wolves like gravy, you see. Then return to me, and we'll see if we can't tame you a wolf of your very own.

You have received 20 Trimmed Beef Flank.

You have received 20 Trimmed Venison Flank.

You have received 1 Formula: Killian's Wolf Muffins (formula).

You have made the muffins. Now return to Killian to tame your wolf..

Killian tells you, Let me see those. Yes, they look very good. Very good indeed. Here, watch and learn.

You cautiously follow Killian closer to the pack edge. As the two of you approach, Killian kneels down and stretches out his hand toward the wolves. You follow, hoping that you don't get your hand bit off..

Killian smiles and takes one of your wolf muffins out of the bag. He takes your hand and places the muffin in it, and then he turns your hand palm up, holding it in front of you. He never takes his eyes off the wolf pack and is whispering quietly to you the whole time, offering suggestions and encouragement..

Soon a small wolf, younger and more curious than the rest, notices you. His nose lifts to scent the air, and you can tell the moment he catches the smell of muffin on the breeze. He is cautious but moves slowly toward you, tail wagging slightly..

You steal a glance at Killian and the wolf stops in his tracks. Killian, still not taking his eyes off the pack as a whole, gestures to you to turn back and focus on the wolf. "This part is important. Don't look at me; look at him. Talk to him.".

You begin to quietly speak to the wolf, encouraging him to come to you. Soon the wolf is close enough that you could reach out and touch him, but you know that you shouldn't yet. Opening your hand even further, you hold the treat out to the hungry wolf. His breath can be felt on the palm of your hand as he leans over to take a bite..

Half the muffin is gone and so is the wolf, as he bounded back after grabbing his treat. Glad that he only got half the muffin--and none of your fingers--you shift your weight and move a bit closer to the wolf..

"It's okay, boy. Here, would you like the rest?" you say, encouraging him. He takes it, and this time he doesn't bound away. Taking another muffin from your pouch, you offer it to your new friend. By the end of the third muffin, the wolf is now bouncing around you, sniffing and trying to find the other treats..

Killian tells you, Well done, <player>. Well done indeed. You have made a new friend.

Killian tells you, That was not so difficult, now was it? You did quite well. Keep the formula I gave you. You may find later that you need to make more wolf muffins to keep your new pet strong.

You have received 1 Winter Pup Pet.

Steps[edit]

  • Listen to Killian's story.
  • Killian has agreed to tell you how he tamed a winter wolf. Speak to him again to learn how.
  • With Killian's list in hand, you set out to find what is needed to make wolf muffins. Return to him when you have all the ingredients.
  • After giving time for Killian to inspect the beef and venison, speak to him again.
  • Travel down the hill to Mrs. Clause's home. There you will find a cooking table and oven that you can use to make your wolf muffins.
    The recipe is done using the Ingenuity skill. You're required to have at least a skill of 1.
  • Speak to Killian again with the wolf muffins in hand, and hope that it works.
  • Wait and listen carefully while Killian tames a wolf pet. Follow his directions, and soon you will have a pet of your own.
  • Be patient and follow Killian's lead.
  • Speak to Killian about your newfound friend.

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