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Quest type: Adventure
From NPC(s): Valkoth the Ancient
Required adventure school: Dragon Adventurer (level: 80)
Required race(s): Dragon
Required crafting school: Dragon Lairshaper (level: 20)
Locations: Dralk
Previous quest(s): The Council's Concerns
Next quest(s): Balennos' Recollections
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Item(s) required to start, progress or finish the quest:
Ancient Record

Ristef and the rest of the Elder Council are concerned about the future of Dragonkind. More Elders should have returned through the Gate of Embers when it was opened, but very few have. They have sent you to Valkoth and Semeneth to delve into the ancient archives.

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Valkoth tells you, 'Teikera, we have been directed by the Council to discover the names of additional Elders who may have passed through the Gate of Embers. To do that we must delve into the Archives themselves. But, we do not have direct access to the ancient records, only Karane the Historian has that.' Karane tells you, 'Welcome, young one. I have heard of the task given to you by the Council and I am ready to assist. You are seeking records of ancients who passed through the Gate of Embers, but have not yet returned.'

Karane tells you, 'I only wish I could bring better news. You see, I searched the archives ahead of your arrival looking for names. Much of my search was fruitless, for records are missing or intentionally vague. Names can be difficult to corroborate.'

Karane tells you, 'All is not lost, however, as I did come across mention of a group of Elders who passed through together. The source failed to mention their names, simply referring to them as The Triad. That name I had heard before, but never knew what it referenced. Now that I know what it refers to I can send you to locate a missing record.'

Karane tells you, 'Oh, it is not lost! I loaned it out some time ago to Semeneth so that he could perform some unrelated research for me. He and Valkoth are most interested in the history of our people. Seek out Semeneth in Chiconis.'

Semeneth tells you, 'Finally you have come. Word reached me of the task the Council set before you and I suspected sooner or later you would come to me. Now, what assistance can I provide <player>?'

Semeneth tells you, 'A record loaned to me from Karane? Yes, I have many. But, you are looking for one in particular I believe. *he rummages through a pile of crystals and tablets* Yes, yes, here it is. Take it and may you find what you need. Return it to me when you are finished for I have not yet completed the research Karane asked me to perform.'

You have received 1 Ancient Record.

Karane tells you, 'Ah, there you are. And you have the record with you! Excellent. Let me review this, <player>. I know the location I'm looking for.'

Karane tells you, 'Yes, yes, here we are. *she laughs* We are in luck, my friend! The Triad, this record says, was composed of three Dragons, two of whom you may already know: Relstaroth and Balennos. The third, Aratanosh, I have never heard of. Well done, Teikera. Please do not worry about the record, I will take it back to Semeneth myself. It has been a long time since I've seen him.'

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