Investigate The Abandoned Quarry

From Istaria Lexica


Quest type: Adventure
From NPC(s): Sergeant Talinse
Required adventure school: Any (level: 16)
Locations: Parsinia
Previous quest(s): Carry Warnings to Other Militias
Next quest(s): The Tale of Kiatar
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Item(s) required to start, progress or finish the quest:
Military Rank Badge


Sergeant Talinse has noticed something odd about the Withered Aegis and undead on Lesser Aradoth. Many of them have militia titles associated with their names, and it seems that there is a military structure that the undead follow. What all this implies Talinse isn't quite sure, but he'd like you to travel south of Parsinia toward the old abandoned quarry and investigate for him.


Quest text[edit]

Talk to Talinse

Greetings, <player>. I have a task for you if you are willing to undertake it. I would go myself, but I have been assigned here by Commander Jaleo and can not leave this post until my relief arrives.

I've been listening to the talk in the barracks at night and around town and noticed something. Whether it is here in Parsinia, in Sslanis or in Kion, everyone has a story to tell about an agent of the Aegis who speaks of having a name when confronted. And it isn't just the name that bothers me, it is that they have a title as well. A military title, even, such as my own Sergeant, or Commander. Have you noticed?


Talk to Sergeant Talinse

No? You haven't? Well I have. And I think it bears investigating further. If there's a structure to the Aegis and their undead agents, that will change considerably how we in the Militia form our strategy for dealing with their attacks. It is one thing if the undead are disorganized masses mindlessly attacking our gates. But if there is a military like structure, if they are following orders, well, that changes things. So here's what I'd like you to do. South of here, before you come to Sslanis, there's an abandoned slate quarry. The land around it is blighted, and there's always an undead presence in the area. I'd like you to investigate for me. Here, let me show you the details and explain what I mean.


Sergeant Talinse has asked you to help him prove his theory, or disprove it even, by traveling south to the blighted lands near the abandoned slate quarry. Once you arrive, he's asked that you first focus your efforts on killing 20 of the Skeletal Protectors or Skeletal Ravagers that haunt the area.

Game Feedback: As the last skeleton falls, it does seem to you that they are following some sort of organization or pattern. One group of protectors especially have all seemed to follow a very strict patrol along the road itself.


Sergeant Talinse has also asked that you take out the skeleton who calls himself Commander Torrek. Observe how the other skeletons respond when you attack Torrek.

Game Feedback: You are almost certain that the others followed Torrek and only attacked to defend him. Further, in looking over the body, you notice what looks like a rank badge worn by those of the Militia attached to the commander's shield. Prying it off, you place it in your pocket to take back it to Sergeant Talinse.


Return to Sergeant Talinse with your news and the rank badge you found to see what he thinks about this matter.

So you believe me, then? You agree that there is a pattern to how the skeletons in that area are behaving? I had thought so. And what is this you found? I'm not entirely familiar with the Sslanis Militia's rank badges, but if memory serves me correctly, this does look very much like one of theirs. You should take it to Claw-Guard Shasses. He's usually stationed at the gates of Sslanis, and I'm sure he'd recognize it. I need to report what you've found to my superiors. Thank you, <player>. You have been a great help. I don't have much I can give you, but take this as a sign of my appreciation.


Take the Military Rank Badge you found to Claw-Guard Shasses at the gates of the Sslanis.

Greetings, <player>, and welcome to Sslanis. What may this one do for you? <player> has found one a Military Rank Badge on a skeleton? May this one see it?


Talk to Claw-Guard Shasses

<player> is right that the badge is similar to those the Sslanis Militia uses. This one does not recognize it, however. Nor does this one know of any that are missing.

Steps[edit]

  • Talk to Talinse
  • Talk to Sergeant Talinse
  • Sergeant Talinse has asked you to help him prove his theory, or disprove it even, by traveling south to the blighted lands near the abandoned slate quarry. Once you arrive, he's asked that you first focus your efforts on killing 20 of the Skeletal Protectors or Skeletal Ravagers that haunt the area.
  • Sergeant Talinse has also asked that you take out the skeleton who calls himself Commander Torrek. Observe how the other skeletons respond when you attack Torrek.
  • Return to Sergeant Talinse with your news and the rank badge you found to see what he thinks about this matter.
  • Take the Military Rank Badge you found to Claw-Guard Shasses at the gates of the Sslanis.
  • Talk to Claw-Guard Shasses

Target mobs

Rewards[edit]

  • Adventure Experience: 3000
  • Money: 2s