Vandus Confederation: The Withered Aegis Threat II

From Istaria Lexica


Quest type: Errand
From NPC(s): Sergeant Ral Ortos
Required adventure school: Any (level: 37)
Locations: Observatory Outpost
Previous quest(s): Vandus Confederation: To The Rescue II
Next quest(s): Vandus Confederation: The Withered Aegis Threat III
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Item(s) required to start, progress or finish the quest:
Scrap of Hide


You have assisted the Militia in securing the safety of the Observatory Outpost, but Sergeant Ortos believes the threat still remains. He also believes that the forces of the Withered Aegis are being directed by a leader who resides within the blighted region known as the Observatory Peninsula itself.


Quest text[edit]

Speak with Ral Ortos

<Adventurer School>, it is good that you have returned. You have assisted the Militia and have helped secure our safety here at this outpost. But I fear a greater threat to the Vandus Confederation as a whole remains. You see, the Withered Aegis that reside within the Observatory itself have become more organized of late. These patrols and blighted regions that have sprung up across the peninsula are proof of it, I am sure!

<player>, we must determine who or what is behind this increased activity. This will not be easy, so prepare yourself. But I need you to enter the blighted regions around the Gnomish Observatory and scout the guarded paths. There are four of them, one to the north, northeast, southeast, and south. Scout them and then return here to me with word of what you find!


Scout the Pallisades along the Southern Entrance to the Observatory

Game Feedback: You find a scrap of hide laying on the ground, that appears to have been dropped. There is strange writing on the surface in a brown flaky substance.


Scout the Pallisades along the Southeastern Entrance to the Observatory

Game Feedback: You see nothing out of the ordinary.


Scout the Pallisades along the Northeastern Entrance to the Observatory

Game Feedback: You see nothing out of the ordinary.


Scout the Pallisades along the Northern Entrance to the Observatory

Game Feedback: You see nothing out of the ordinary.

Game Feedback: You have successfully scouted the four entrances to the Observatory that Sergeant Ortos requested. You have found little that would give hope to the Militia. But perhaps the scrap of hide you found may contain something. Return with it to the Observatory Outpost and Sergeant Ortos.


Return to Sergeant Ortos at the Observatory Outpost with your report

Ah, there you are <player>! We had begun to question your safety... The enemy is numerous and even the Gifted are not immune to repeated injury. What have you there? A scrap of hide you found? Well, let me see.

This is most interesting, <player>. There appears to be some sort of writing on the surface, but I cannot make it out. Perhaps the Wizard here at the outpost can decipher it. Speak with him.


Speak with Wizard Blarto about the illegible Scrap of Hide you found

<player>, I have heard of your exploits... Yes, I have! Even here at this far-fetched outpost you are becoming famous. One day maybe I will seek you out for your autograph! But not today. Today you have something for me, do you not? Let me see then.

Hmm. No... Yes... Maybe... *he looks up at you* No, <player>, I am afraid I can make nothing out. Perhaps someone else.


Return to Sergeant Ortos with the Scrap of Hide

Even the Wizard could not help? You did your best, <player>, and for that you have my thanks.

Steps[edit]

  • Speak with Ral Ortos
  • Scout the Pallisades along the Southern Entrance to the Observatory
Triggers at 20200/19833(map).
  • Scout the Pallisades along the Southeastern Entrance to the Observatory
Triggers at 20641/20350(map).
  • Scout the Pallisades along the Northeastern Entrance to the Observatory
Triggers at 20423/20692(map).
  • Scout the Pallisades along the Northern Entrance to the Observatory
Triggers at 20007/20782(map).
  • Return to Sergeant Ortos at the Observatory Outpost with your report
  • Speak with Wizard Blarto about the illegible Scrap of Hide you found
  • Return to Sergeant Ortos with the Scrap of Hide

Rewards[edit]

  • Adventure Experience: 21825
  • Money: 19s 600c