ARoP24 - Retribution: Seek the Guardians

From Istaria Lexica


Quest type: Adventure
From NPC(s): The Sleeper
Required adventure school: Dragon Adventurer (level: 100)
Required race(s): Dragon
Locations: The Rift
Previous quest(s): ARoP23 - Journey to The Rift: The Sleeper
Next quest(s): ARoP24b - Retribution: Defeat Elial
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The Sleeper has told you his tale of how he was defeated by a sorcerer named Elial. Elial is attempting to return to Istaria and has placed guardians over four pieces of his remains. You're to seek out each of these guardians, obtain Elial's remains and return them to The Sleeper to prevent Elial's return.

Quest Text[edit]

Sleeper tells you, 'Each of the Guardians resides somewhere within The Rift. And each was carefully chose by Elial for their particular vulnerability. Korgaern is Guardian of the Blood for he seeks power. Shre Akana is Guardian of the Heart because his heart was wrenched from him. Fergul, the Guardian of the Bones, seeks victory in all battles. Kartarn's mind is so filled with thoughts of revenge which Elial promised him that he has been made Guardian of the Bones. You must find each and defeat them, convince them to release to you that which they guard.'


Korgaern tells you, We are not all that different, you and I. Elial thinks he controls me, but I hold no loyalty to him. Hear my story, dragon. I was once a dragon, as you are, before Elial gifted me with this form. Ah, but I only need him to open the portal, then while he is weak, I will slay him, and take his place as ruler of Istaria. By my tooth and claw, dragons will once more spread their wings in rulership over the lesser races! I do not wish you harm you, kindred, but you stand against the greatness of our people!Prepare yourself for battle, I await your challenge...

Korgaern tells you, So be it.

Korgaern tells you, By my own talons, I am beaten! If the dragons of today are warriors such as you, then perhaps we have not fallen so far after all. No, Elial deceived me, blinded me by my own ambitions. He would have killed me, and destroyed all dragonkind, even all of Istaria in his madness.

You have received 1 Elials Blood.


Shre tells you, Lost... she is lost to me. Had I yet a heart, it would be broken in two.

Shre tells you, You say you want to banish Elial. How could I let you do such a thing? Hear my story, dragon. I was taken from my lover before my time, and now she has wed to another! But Elial has promised to restore me, and bring her back to me. Don't you see? I can't let you stand in his way. I am sorry dragon, but you must pass through me first. Prepare yourself for battle, then face me if you dare!

Shre tells you, Let it begin...

Shre Akana's spirit calls out as the body fades..

Shre tells you, I have lost! Then my love is forever gone. But no, I see the lies in Elial's words, for none can compel love, nor should I seek to destroy her marriage. If she is happy, that is enough for me. Thank you for stopping me.

You have received 1 Primal Rebirth I.

You have received 1 Elials Heart.

You have looted 2 Memory Fragment.

You have looted 1 Relic of the Rift.

You have looted 1 Void Crystal of Rage.

You have looted 1 Omen of the Rift.

You have looted 1 Faded Shard of Emotion.


Fergul tells you, The smell of battle, the heat of victory. The only desires of a true warrior!

Fergul tells you, You think you have the power to challenge Elial? Then test yourself against my pain! Prepare yourself for battle, then face me if you dare!

Fergul tells you, You shall suffer defeat, but if this is your will so be it.

Fergul tells you, I am... defeated! Never have I seen such prowess, nor courage. I see now the lies Elial spoke to me. The justice lies in the purpose for fighting, not the victory. Thank you for showing me the truth.

You have received 1 Elials Bones.

You have looted 6 Relic of the Rift.

You have looted 2 Void Crystal of Form.

You have looted 1 Memory Fragment.

You have looted 2 Forgotten Artifact (Rift Hoard).


Kartarn tells you, You seek to challenge Elial? I will not allow it! Elial promises me revenge! Hear my story, dragon. Revenge on those who wronged me, who stabbed me in the night while I slept. How many would I kill to cut their throats? The blood is on their hands! They killed a man who would not stay dead, and I will kill them, after I kill you! Prepare yourself for battle, I await your challenge...

Kartarn tells you, You believe you are prepared then? Let us begin..

Kartarn tells you, You have bested me! But even now I see what I had not before. To want revenge so badly clouds reason. Vengeance is not worth the blood of innocents. How many would I have killed in Elial's name?

You have received 1 Ferocious Roar.

You have received 1 Elials Brain.

You have looted 1 Faded Shard of Emotion.

You have looted 2 Symbol of the Rift.

You have looted 2 Forgotten Artifact (Rift Hoard).

You have looted 1 Void Crystal of Focus.


Elial tells you, You believe you can defeat me?

Steps[edit]

  • Speak to Korgaern to face his true form. He can be found somewhere within The Rift.
  • Confront Korgaern when you are fully prepared to do battle with him.
  • Defeat Korgaern, the Guardian of Blood.
  • You have defeated Korgaern, the Guardian of the Blood. Now you must seek out the Guardian of the Heart, Shre Akana.
  • Speak to Shre Akana to hear why he was chosen as Guardian of the Heart.
  • Speak to Shre Akana to summon his true form when you are prepared for battle.
  • Defeat Shre Akan and receive Elial's Heart.
  • You have Elial's Blood and Heart. Now seek the Guardian of Bones, Fergul Nly.
  • Speak to Fergul Nly to learn why he was chosen as Guardian of the Bone.
  • Speak to Fergul Nly to summon his spiritual form when you are prepared for battle.
  • Defeat Fergul Nly, The Guardian of the Bone
  • The final item you must obtain is Elial's Brain. Seek out Kartarn, the Guardian of Mind.
  • Talk to Kartarn again when you are ready to do battle.
  • Defeat Kartarn to obtain Elial's Brain
  • You have obtained Elial's Heart, Blood, Bones, and Mind. Seek out of the Guardian of Elial within The Rift.

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