Gaileach: The Myloc Colony (Part 1)
From Istaria Lexica
| Quest type: | Adventure |
| From NPC(s): | Gaileach |
| Required adventure school: | Any (level: 100) |
| Locations: | Dralnok's Doom |
| Previous quest(s): | Gaileach: The Myloc Threat (Part 2) |
| Next quest(s): | Gaileach: The Myloc Colony (Part 2) |
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| Item(s) required to start, progress or finish the quest: |
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| Myloc Sacrificial Dagger |
Note: Gaileach is found at 8150/46492(map) this time to get the quest.
A Myloc Colony is indeed located within Dralnok's Doom and may have been there for some time. Gaileach believes proof of Queen Shaloth's presence must be determined and quickly.
Quest text[edit]
Thanks to your effort, we now know that the Myloc have been residing within these caverns for many years. Perhaps even since the Fall of Palmyra itself! However, we have not yet determined why they are here, nor if Shaloth herself is present.
- I am ready to find and fight her!
I know, <player>, and your enthusiasm is appreciated, but you are not yet ready to fight one such as her. Even in a weakened state she would be too powerful by far. Do not worry, my friend, your time will come.
- What do we need to do?
If Shaloth indeed resides within Dralnok's Doom then you should be able to find some evidence of worship. A rare word these days in Istaria, but in the elder days Shaloth required obedience and sacrifice from her people. Many creatures of the forests around Palmyra were sacrificed in the name of Shaloth until my people drove them out.
- That is awful!
I agree. Her tastes and demands have not likely changed, which in this case is good for us. You see, only her high priests, the Hierophants, were allowed to go near Shaloth and only the Hierophants could properly give a sacrifice. So that is what you must first do. Re-enter the colony and slay at least five Hierophants. Wait a moment, <player>, there is more.
- Oh?
We must determine why the Myloc chose Dralnok's Doom and what power they are giving Shaloth through these sacrifices. The Hierophants in the elder days used special daggers that drained the life force from the sacrifice and transferred it to the Hierophant. But why not transfer the power directly to Shaloth, you wonder? Shaloth would never touch a mundane weapon, even one used to prepare her sacrifice. Nor could she transfer it as such. Ah, you see it now, don't you?
- She feeds on her own people?
Listen to Gaileach
Yes, <player>, Shaloth must feed in order to absorb the life energies she demands. The Hierophants are not only her high priests, but they are also her food for she consumes the one who performs the sacrifice, absorbing both the Myloc and the sacrifices life energy into her own. Seek out one of these daggers, <player>, for we must know if the old ways continue.
Slay five (5) Myloc Hierophants
Game Feedback: You have slain at least five Myloc Hierophants as Gaileach asked.
Recover a Myloc Sacrificial Dagger from a Myloc Hierophant
Game Feedback: You have recovered a sacrificial dagger used by a Myloc Hierophant!
Welcome back, <player>. Did you find a sacrificial dagger?
- Yes, here it is.
Excellent. Yes, yes, <player>, see these markings here on the hilt? And the faint markings on the blade? This is an ancient dagger, and has been used many times. How can I tell? If you look closely at the blade you can see faint marks along the edge, each of those represents a Hierophant that gave its life for its queen. I would estimate this dagger alone has consumed a hundred or more lives in its history.
- That is awful.
Yes, it is. The Myloc are not friendly, <player>, and Shaloth had an insatiable appetite for sacrifices.
- She must be destroyed.
We're working up to that, <player>. The fact that you found Hierophants and obtained a dagger, especially one with such a great age, means that Shaloth is definitely present. Did you see her, <player>?
- Yes, I caught a glimpse of her.
Return to Gaileach at her camp near the Myloc Colony with the dagger and news of the hierophants
You did? And you escaped with your life? That is remarkable! Be careful, <player>, because she is dangerous and powerful. I would like to keep this dagger, if you don't mind, but I will compensate you for it and for your efforts.
Steps[edit]
- Listen to Gaileach
- Slay five (5) Myloc Hierophants
- Recover a Myloc Sacrificial Dagger from a Myloc Hierophant
- Return to Gaileach at her camp near the Myloc Colony with the dagger and news of the hierophants
Target mobs[edit]
Rewards[edit]
- Adventure Experience: 55000
- Money: 250s
