Helian Path 5: Create a Statue of Your Adult Self

Quest type:	Adventure
From NPC(s):	Semeneth the Ancient
Required adventure school:	Dragon Adventurer (level: 30)
Required race(s):	Dragon
Locations:	Chiconis
Previous quest(s):	Helian Path 4: Create an Imbued Gold Clasp
Next quest(s):	Helian Path 6: Create a Phylactery of Heavens
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To create your adult body, a template is required. This takes the form of a small statue, modelled after how you should appear as an adult dragon.

Quest text[edit]

Semeneth tells you, The statue is an important item in a hatchling's quest. In the final rite, it will be transformed into your new body, and using the phylactery's powers you will transfer yourself into it. Because of this, the statue is possibly the most personal and important of all these items, as its form will dictate your appearance after the rite. This does not mean, however, that you can do whatever you wish with the statue.

Semeneth tells you, No, the more closely its form is appropriate to you, the more likely you are to succeed, otherwise your mind may reject its new home and... problems, I suppose, arise. Exactly what, I could not say; no dragon has been interested to risk this.

Semeneth tells you, You will need to see an image of yourself as you should be, as you would be if the ripple in time had never occurred. Over the ages we have found a way to create a mirror of obsidian, with a reflection affected by the same distortion we are. This means that when looking through it, your reflection will be as though time had never been disturbed -- you will see an image of yourself as an adult. When the lesser races look into the same surface, they see themselves as they were in the past. You will need to create this mirror first, then I shall show you how to carve an appropriate statue of your image, which shall be used as the base for a mold to create the true product later on. Are you prepared to undertake this quest, hatchling?

Semeneth tells you, Very well then. We will begin with the mirror. You will need to acquire 10 obsidian bricks, from which you will make the mirror, and the eye of a ghostly dragon, which will make the mirror sensitive to our plight. The ghostly dragons are on the island of Draak. Return to me when you have these.

The ancient dragon takes the bricks, and quickly crafts them into a pristine sheet of stone, with a impressively mirrored surface. You are then given both this item, and a small diagram, illustrating the necessary steps to create an appropriate mirror of obsidian..

Semeneth tells you, I see you have the necessary items in your possession... very good. Just a moment, hatchling.

Semeneth tells you, This formula will show you how to produce a mirror of appropriate design and quality. Remember, while the item is not large it IS important, and its face should be pristine and unblemished. Once you have created the item, return to me, and I shall tell you how to reach the Peak of Storms.

You have received 1 Dark Mirrored Surface.

You have received 1 Formula: Obsidian Mirror Formula.

Semeneth tells you, Now that you are prepared, you must take your mirror to the place we now call the Peak of Storms. In the past this was Sleeper's Peak, but since then it has wasted and become inhabitted by spirits and little else. The small continent it is upon has sunken beneath the ocean, leaving a chain of islands with the Peak a notable feature.

Semeneth tells you, You must make this trek alone, following the path to the Pool of Teeth. You should recognize it easily, a small pool of water ringed by stone fangs. This water will never dilute or evaporate, as it is affected by the distortion in time just as we are. Once you have reached it, wait there a few moments, then wash the mirror in the pool to grant it these same properties. I would suggest you speak to the Lantenal the Hermit about how to get there.

The Hermit is clearly quite proud of his appointed task..

The Hermit makes a show of gesturing and solemn mumbling, but based on other times you've been attuned, you suspect this is only beneficial to the hermit's own entertainment..

Lantenal tells you, Get out of my cave you kids! And stay away from my lava po -- Oh! Hello! It's true, I do in fact have access to a gateway that connects to the Peak of Storms. I've been maintaining it all my life, or nearly that, I say. I suppose there are others out there as well, but couldn't say where... this one we've located is precious, and I am charged with its upkeep!

Lantenal tells you, Now then! I suppose then you are anxious to go. Give me a moment and I can attune you. Took some doing to learn that ability as well I say... have you ever tried to get one of those fiendish fellows to tell you how it all really works? No small task! Perhaps I'll explain it to you someday.

Lantenal tells you, Ahah, it is done! I bid you luck, hatchling, and suggest you not dawdle. The Peak is not normally very dangerous, but you can never know what may spring up... you can't, rather... Wait, no no, right the first time on that one. Anyway, off with you.

After a few moment's wait, you dip the mirror in the pool, and for a brief moment your forelimb goes numb. This passes within seconds however, and looking into the wet mirror you see a reflection of a larger, stronger dragon peering back at you..

You have received 1 Changed Obsidian Mirror.

Lantenal tells you, You changed the mirror? Very good, very good! That first look is something fascinating, isn't it? Next, you will need to learn something of stone carving, which I can in fact help you with, though so can Valkoth and Semeneth. Acquire 30 granite bricks and return to any one of us, and we will demonstate. After you have created a statue of your own, return one last time and I'll produce a mold of it.

Lantenal mumbles something and makes a few more arcane gestures -- this time seeming more useful than the others -- and a shimmering outline of magic, recognizeable as the shape of your statue, appears before you. It is solid to the touch, and you pick it up..

Lantenal tells you, Ahah, a fair likeness! Very good hatchling, very! You are nearly there, for while the likeness is excellent the material is not. Granite is best for the initial creation of the statue, but the final product must be made of something nearer to a dragon's heart! Er, so to speak.

Lantenal tells you, Now then! I will form for you a mold, created of magic and based on the statue you hold. Once you have this mold, you must travel to the Dralk shrine and fill it with the lava within. That done, travel to Chiconis and cool the liquid stone with the shrine's waters there. Thus, you will have a likeness of yourself, made of both the lava of Dralk and the water of Chiconis. An appropriate material, if I do say! At that point, you shall be at journey's end. Good luck!

You have received 1 Adult Dragon Mold.

Semeneth tells you, There is just one final item you must create before your journey is complete, hatchling. Speak to me again and I will instruct you on how to create a Phylactery of Heavens.

Steps[edit]

Talk to Semeneth about how to make the statue appropriate to you.
Talk to Semeneth about what is required.
Defeat a ghostly dragon and acquire its eye. The ghostly dragons haunt the Lost Colony of Draak.
Bring 10 Obsidian Bricks and the Ghostly Eye to Semeneth. It matters not if you craft the bricks yourself or attain them from someone else.
Scribe the formula Semeneth has given you. Use it to craft an Obsidian Mirror.
Ask Semeneth about the Peak of Storms.
Speak to the Lantenal the Hermit. His cave can be found south of Char.
Use the portal in Lantenal's cave to travel to the Pool of Teeth. When you arrive on the island, you will find a dirt path that leads to the pool. Many a hatchling has come before you to this place, their claws digging into the soft earth, leaving a guiding path for you to follow.
Return to Lantenal the Hermit.
Return to Lantenal with 30 granite bricks.
Use the formula for the Dragon Statue to create a self-portrait.
Return to Lantenal the Hermit.
Fill the mold with lava from the Dralk shrine
Cool the lava with water from the Chiconis shrine
Return to Semeneth with your completed statue.