Disgruntled Gnomes

From Istaria Lexica


Quest type: Adventure
From NPC(s): Bixben Sallamuster
Required adventure school: Any (level: 90)
Locations: New Rachival
Next quest(s): Build A Better Automaton
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Item(s) required to start, progress or finish the quest:
Corrupted Shade Ectoplasm

Bixben is not happy that he is stuck living in the hot, dry climate of New Rachival. He's heard one too many stories of the glory days of Rachival. His theory on being able to cleanse the area so the gnomes can return requires your help.

Quest text[edit]

Bixben tells you, We don't belong here, you know. Yes, <player>, I'm talking to you. Don't look so surprised. I can tell you don't think gnomes should be living here either. But we really have no choice. And do you know why?

Bixben tells you, It's all because of one gnome. One stupid, overconfident, bad gnome. And his name is Gangaf. And were it not for him, we wouldn't all now be living in this miserable town. It's too hot to even breath most days. And the sand... the sand gets into everything. I can't even make a decent Klava Maker because it keeps getting sand in it! And I would have by now, made a Klava Maker that is, if we only still lived in Old Rachival

Bixben tells you, I have heard stories. My grandfather tells about what it was like to live where the days were cool, the sun didn't burn. Where snow even fell during the cold times! I can only imagine. Yes, I know, I could move to Mahagra or Kirasanct but that is not the point. Gnomes should not have to live in a desert like... like... well... No one lives in a desert by choice! But I know how to cleanse Rachival and restore it to it's former glory. I just can't do it alone. I'm not Gifted. I'm not a fighter like you <player>. Would you be willing to help me?

Bixben tells you, If I only had a few samples of gooey ghost ectoplasm. I've built an Ultimate Undead Detector Probe. The UUDP will analyze the precise make up of the ectoplasm and create a purifying substance that can be spread over the land of Rachival. Will you go to Rachival and kill the Corrupted Shades to collect the samples I need? Ten should suffice to make enough substance to at least run some initial tests.

You have found the components Bixben needs. Bring them back to him and hope for the best..

Bixben tells you, Oh wonderful. Yes, these look like excellent samples. But please, wait just a moment while I put the first one through. It will be fine. I'm sure that this time will work. I made a few adjustments to the UUDP. No, no. It won't happen again. Lucky Louis is wrong. This will work. Wait just a moment.

Feedback Message: Bixben turns away chuckling a bit under his breath and muttering something that sounds like "not like last time" before opening a door on the large gizmo behind him.

What you are assuming must be Bixben's UUDP begins to smoke and shake. It rattles and sparks begin to fly from it. This is looking a more and more dangerous by the moment..

The UUDP explodes in a fiery burst, sending fireballs out of every crack. A few pieces of broken metal embed into the stone wall. It is simple luck that kept both you and Bixben alive and in one piece..

Bixben turns to you and glares..

Bixben crumbles to his knees, incoherently babbling about his "precious probe"..

Bixben tells you, NO! NO! NOT AGAIN! My precious probe!

Bixben tells you, It's your fault! You brought me bad samples. There was something wrong with the sample, it had to be. Louis was wrong. I am a genius. I am the best tinkerer Rachival has ever seen. It is this horrible climate, the sand. It gets into everything. My work. All my work, gone because you brought me bad samples. And I've nothing to left to be able to rebuild. Rachival will remain in the hands of the Aegis.


Lucky tells you, Bixben, you say. Oh, he's quite mad. We all know it. But he's generally harmless. Yes, I heard the explosion a moment ago. Much more bang than actual damage, is what we've found. Metal shards stuck in the stone, you say? Well, yes, I suppose that was worse than usual. And he can't rebuild, you say? I should be thanking you, I suppose. Here, accept this bit of coin as a token of Rachival's appreciation. It is the least we can do.

Steps[edit]

  • Bixben has asked you to make the dangerous journey to the blighted land called Old Rachival and collect 10 Corrupted Shade Ectoplasm.
  • Return to New Rachival and give Bixben the components.
  • Wait for Bixben to run one sample. Though you may want to stand back a bit... just in case.
  • Talk to Bixben and find out what happened.
  • Speak to Lucky Louis and see if he has any insight into what happened to Bixben and his gizmo. Louis is the co-inventor of a line of Formulatrons and lives in New Rachival.

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Rewards[edit]

  • Adventure Experience: 113950
  • Money: 7s