South Ro Quests

Say: “hail”

Hello traveler, please do not bother me right now; I am waiting for someone.

Say: “hail”

I'm going to hedge my bets and guess that you are here for my special vial? Takes me forever to make and is going to cost you 2000 platinum. Yes indeed.

Say: “hail”

Hail $name. I'm certain that Ruanya sent you to me. That must mean you want to learn more about Takish-Hiz and the elves. I do have an interesting tale about that. Some call it folklore, but I say it is true. The story was passed amongst the wood elves for centuries. Give me some time to organize and we will talk, friend.

So glad you're here. I've been aching to tell my story. Soon after Takish-Hiz was built, not only did Solusek Ro become angry, Innoruuk did as well. He abhorred the sickly sweet and lovely elves and wanted to disrupt the peaceful city and cut into Tunare's heart. Sorry to stop here $name, but I must practice. Don't tell anyone, but I've been learning the geomantic arts!

So good to receive you again, $name. We can continue without interruption for a short time. When the Prince of Hate, Innoruuk, saw how happily and peacefully the elves lived, his ire burned like an inferno. He stole the king and queen right from their thrones in Takish-Hiz without any warning and imprisoned them in the Plane of Hate, his terrible home. Oh, I am afraid I must now return to the Faydarks for a short spell and visit my family. I have just remembered they talked about an artifact of the old elves they keep hidden. I am yearning to see it!

I had a wonderful visit with my family, $name. Where were we? Hm. Ah, yes. Innoruuk tortured the elven king and queen of Takish-Hiz for 300 years. He twisted their minds and tortured their bodies until they were no longer beautiful and bright. He rebuilt them as he saw fit until they became the first of Innoruuk's intelligent abominations on Norrath. They became known as the dark elves, or Teir'Dal. Speaking of frightful, I must return to Takish-Hiz. My friends are signaling me to hurry our discussion. I'll see you soon.

The story of the elves and Takish-Hiz is becoming more familiar to me the more I tell it. I must say though, it is heartbreaking to learn that the Elddar Forest used to stretch across the entire southeastern quarter of Antonica. I am sure we would have found it magnificent! It is even sadder that some of the gods had such a hatred of the elves. Anyway, I must go cook my friends a meal. I would suggest that you return to Ruanya Windleaf to discuss more about the fate of Takish-Hiz and the elves.

Say: “happened”

Keelee was gathering a few research components for different spells that I was going to create. She had visited a few locations in Deeper Guk and then was heading to Rujarkian to gather some items there. On her way through Oasis, she was attacked by a band of Orcs.

Say: “hail”

Nice to see you,

Say: “hail”

You will have to excuse me, I am quite busy studying this Farstone and the possibility of using the magic stored inside of it. Perhaps you should talk to those at the Wayfarer camps to see if they have any use for you. I have enough time to send you to [

Say: “hail”

Welcome to the lands of Ro. Stand and fight with me. We shall fight to reclaim the desert in the name of Solusek Ro. Death to all [dervish cutthroats]!!

Say: “dervish cutthroats”

The dervish cutthroats are the vile scum who inhabit the desert. They are rogues who assault wayward travelers. Solusek Ro has commanded their extermination!! Do you wish to [join the crusade]?

Say: “hail”

Company?! Way out here in the desert of Ro? This is a pleasant surprise! Won't you stay for a while? I am sure the desert has dried your throat. I have supplies if necessary. At a price, of course. Are you [traveling] or are you here on [business]?

Say: “business”

Of course. You do not look like a traveling merchant or a lost adventurer. Someone has sent you to Rathmana. Well then, let's not waste time. Give me the item, or items, and my fee of twenty gold coins. It must be gold. I have no use for any other metals.

Say: “traveling”

Oh, wonderful! Then you must need water and rations for your long journey. Be sure to approach any camp you may find in Ro with caution. There are many bandits in the desert. If it were not for Ortallius, they would have gutted me and thieved all my merchandise by now. If you have any use of magic then I believe I may have an [offer] for you.

Say: “offer”

My offer to you is this, you give me thirty gold and I allow you to reach into my scroll bag and retrieve one scroll and only one. It may be the spell of a wizard or maybe not. The school of magic will not be known beforehand. The only knowledge you will have is that Rathmana will not exchange the spell for another. You get what you take. Do you wish to reach into my bag? Then give Rathmana his thirty gold coins.

Say: “last known area”

From the information I have gathered the last time she came above ground was somewhere in the middle of the. . . Suddenly as if staring in the face of death Saeko's blue skin turns deathly grey. She looks at you for a moment and begins to cast a spell. That's when you hear a loud chittering behind you.

Say: “hail”

Welcome stranger. I'm afraid you must answer some questions before I can consider opening our wealth of skill and knowledge to you. First, what does the Wayfarers Brotherhood call the tasks they will ask you to do for them?

Say: “adventures”

We will reward based on your improving position with the Wayfarers Brotherhood. We keep a certain type of log that records how often and well you help us. What is it called?

Say: “favor journal”

Who discovered that some treasures have strange magical properties by poking one with his dagger?

Say: “morden rasp”

Our brilliant magi use a special kind of magic to help teleport us between camps. What is it called?

Say: “farstone”

Congratulations! I believe now that you are trustworthy enough to take on some of the adventures the Wayfarers Brotherhood have to give. We will be able to continue with our discussions once you complete some adventures. We can also help you with travel between our camps. Be well, fair $name. I'm sure, someday, you will be a great addition to the Wayfarers Brotherhood.

Take this Adventurer Stone with you on your journeys into the dungeons. You will find it useful. Should you lose it somehow, come talk to me and I'll replace it.

Take this Adventurer Stone with you on your journeys into the dungeons. You will find it useful. Should you lose it somehow, come talk to me and I'll replace it.

The curse in Deepest Guk is incredibly strong. It's interesting how Deepest Guk came to be ike it is today. If you manage to do some work for us, I will share the story with you!

Ahem, sorry. I had a fly stuck in my throat. By the looks of you, I'd say you're an adventurous spirit. Unfortunately, many similar spirits have been lost in that slimy place we now call Deepest Guk. In fact, those who have been overcome by the curse that creeps in there have lost their very souls. I'm hoping the next time we talk I'll have more information for you. Take care, most-promising hero.

It's good to see that you remain healthy, my friend. As time passes, I see more fair Norrathians fall to the curse down there. I do know that the curse was brought upon the frogloks through a troll, but we're hoping to learn more about the nature of it. The curse itself is like a living, breathing monstrosity that feeds on the souls of the living, twisting them into hateful pawns. The curse does have an epicenter too -- and it is most difficult to resist surrender to the curse there. Awful thing, it is. See you soon.

Say: “hail”

I am Tv`ysa, guardian of the [Concordance of Research].

Say: “Concordance of Research”

The 'Concordance of Research' is an aid to those who follow the path of academia. It, and its sister books, 'Runes and Research', volumes I and II, help those who are [interested] in researching spells.

Say: “interested”

I have several copies of each book. If you want a copy of 'Runes and Research', volume I or II, bring me a lightstone and I will give you whichever book I have more of at the moment. Bring me a greater lightstone, and I will give you a copy of the 'Concordance of Research.