Druidic Order: The Tower Defense (Part 2) (Dragon)
From Istaria Lexica
| Quest type: | Adventure |
| From NPC(s): | Clarissa the Defender of the Grove |
| Required adventure school: | Any (level: 65) |
| Required race(s): | Adult Dragon, Ancient Dragon, Hatchling Dragon, Khutit |
| Locations: | Tower of Nature |
| Previous quest(s): | Druidic Order: The Tower Defense (Part 1) |
| Next quest(s): | Druidic Order: The Tower Defense (Part 3) |
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| Item(s) required to start, progress or finish the quest: |
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| Lucina's Lute |
The Tower of Nature has been under determined assault by the Withered Aegis. Clarissa, the Defender of the Grove, directs the defense and for her you defeated two assaults on the tower. Now, she feels a larger attack may be imminent and needs to locate more allies.
Quest text[edit]
<player>, we must speak. More attacks are assured, of that we can both agree, but I worry that a larger, coordinated assault may be imminent. A larger push with the bulk of their forces, especially if we don't have one or more of the Gifted around to help, may prove to be the end of us.
- Yes, but we cannot be here at all times.
No, of course not. That is why the time has come to seek out allies. We need additional defenders with power, one or more who can tip the balance. It would take much to tip it into our favor, but if we could reach a stalemate that might be sufficient for now. What do you think?
- That sounds like a good plan. Who are these allies?
We are in short supply, I fear. With the destruction of Tazoon the aid we might have expected from the Imperial Army has become far more limited. The remote nature of the Tower also ensures that help cannot easily reach us. I do, however, have one particular ally in mind.
- Who?
Speak with Clarissa the Defender of the Grove
There is a dragon, known as Magish the Watcher, atop this very tower. A dragon of any sort would be a powerful ally on our side and could most certainly work in our favor. Speak to Magish, <player>, and see if we can count the Watcher as an ally.
You are disturbing my watch. Leave or speak, but do not tarry.
- <You tell Magish of the situation below and of your need for an ally>
I will not interfere with the fight below, <player>, no matter how dire the situation. It is not my place and the naka-duskael have brought them on themselves.
- Without your aid the Tower will fall. What will you do then?
I will leave and watch from somewhere else. Hm. I will not personally aid them, but I will aid you.
- Thank you, Magish!
Do not thank me yet, for you do not know what I have in mind. I will not fight alongside the naka, no matter how dire the situation. I leave that to you and the other Gifted. However, there is something nearby that may be of use in your fight; an Artifact of Power.
- Oh? Where can I find this Artifact?
To the north there are ruins of old settlements. One of those ruins was once the abode of a cadre of researchers who were studying Artifacts of Power. I surmise the ruins were built there because of proximity to the Tower and its Node.
- You think the Artifact remains? Isn't it blighted now?
I do not think the Artifact remains within the ruins, but rather within the remains of a grove they grew nearby. Locate the Grove of Lucina and recover the Artifact if it is still there. If yes, it's probably in a chest and you will need a key but I don't have any spare for you: ask the Quartermaster.
- Thank you for advice.
Speak with Magish the Watcher atop the Tower of Nature
Be wary, for the grove may be guarded.
What can I do for you, Gifted?
- Do you sell Platinum Keys?
Let me see... yes, I have a few Platinum Keys available for sale. Twenty silver coins each.
- It is really expensive!
(Optional) Acquire a Platinum Key from Sebeprokas, the Quartermaster
And not negotiable. The situation is difficult here, I can't afford to give a discount, even to a Gifted who helped us. I'm sorry, but take it or leave it!
(Optional) Speak to Sebeprokas again if you accept his bargain
It's a deal. Here is your key.
Recover the Artifact of Power from the Grove of Lucina
Game Feedback: You have recovered the Artifact of Power. To your surprise, it's a musical instrument.
Defeat the Grove Guardians at the Grove of Lucina
Game Feedback: You have defeated sufficient Grove Guardians.
Take the Artifact to Clarissa the Defender of the Grove at the Tower of Nature
Welcome back, <player>. Were you able to enlist the aid of the Watcher?
- No, Magish refuses to aid the defenders of the Tower no matter how dire the situation.
Truly? That is most short-sighted. Were you able to learn anything that might help us then?
- The Watcher sent me to the Grove of Lucina where I recovered this Artifact.
Speak to Clarissa the Defender
The Grove of Lucina? Truly? I thought for sure it had been blighted and overrun years ago. To think that an Artifact of Power lay so close to us and yet untouched. Well done, <player>!
Steps[edit]
- Speak with Clarissa the Defender of the Grove
- Speak with Magish the Watcher atop the Tower of Nature
- (Optional) Acquire a Platinum Key from Sebeprokas, the Quartermaster
- (Optional) Speak to Sebeprokas again if you accept his bargain
- Recover the Artifact of Power from the Grove of Lucina
- Defeat the Grove Guardians at the Grove of Lucina
- Take the Artifact to Clarissa the Defender of the Grove at the Tower of Nature
- Speak to Clarissa the Defender
Target mobs[edit]
Rewards[edit]
- Adventure Experience: 41600
- Money: 32s 500c
