The Visiting Priestess Quest - The Firionia Vie Project (2024)

Reward

XP, and the Blued Two-Handed Hammer.

General Thoughts Regarding Quest

Walkthrough

Speak with A Visiting Priestess in Najena

A Visiting Priestess can be found in Najena, near the Ogre Captain, at location 45, 202, -24.

You say, 'Hail, a visiting preiestess.'

A visiting priestess says, 'Hail, name! Are you the champion Najena sent for?'

You say, 'I am the champion of Najena.'

A visiting priestess says, 'Very well then name. I am Aetherthane D'zitherak, Priestess of Innoruuk, seeker of the fabled and ancient Staff of Ankexfen. Have you ever hard of this relic before?'

You say, 'I have not heard of the staff.'

A visiting priestess says, 'Long ago there existed a race known as the Ankexfen, after their progenitor Hazeg Ankexfen, who were created by Rallos Zek during the Elder Age. This race was quite intelligent and cunning. They quickly expanded their knowledge of magic and other planes, yet constantly yearned for more power. So along with their ogre counterparts, they set out to master the Plane of Earth. Alas, their attempts proved futile and the combined might of the other gods forced Rallos Zek back to the Planes of Power, leaving his creations to the whims of other gods.'

You say, 'Who is ankexfen?'

A visiting priestess says, 'The wrath of the unnamed gods was grim. Thousands of ogres were instantly slain - their empire left to crumble under the hand of retribution. The giants were flung across the face of Norrath like seeds to the wind. The Ankexfen's fate was more severe. The entire race was exterminated, but from the ashes were born the four goblin races. Exactly how this happened is unknown. But what is known is that each goblin was stripped of any knowledge and was neither informed of the other clans nor of their origins. Each clan was then transported to a separate environment to help preserve the gods will. However, the gods were not without mercy and each clan was granted a section of the staff. Upon each staff a crystal was adorned. These staves served to aid the goblin clans in understanding their environment. These remnants of the Staff of Ankexfen are what I desire. Bring them to me and the Priests of Innoruuk shall reward you.'

Kill A Goblin Scryer in Permafrost Caverns

Travel to Permafrost Caverns to find A Goblin Scryer located in the frozen goblin king room at location 180, -584, 3.

Kill A Goblin Scryer until you can loot the Ice Crystal Staff.

Kill A Goblin Drunkard in Solusek's Eye

Travel to Solusek's Eye to find A Goblin Drunkard in his room at location -782, -714, 57.

Kill a Goblin Drunkard until you can loot the Fire Crystal Staff.

Kill King Xorbb in the Gorge of King Xorbb

Travel to the Gorge of King Xorbb to find King Xorbb. King Xorbb wanders the zone, but spawns at location 106, -371, 14.

Kill King Xorbb until you can loot the Slime Crystal Staff.

Kill Webclaw Murkwave in the Lake Rathetear

Travel to the Lake Rathetear to find Webclaw Murkwave. Webclaw Murkwave wanders the island in the middle of Lake Rathetear and has been spotted near location 2654, 1069, -19.

Kill Webclaw Murkwave until you can loot the Water Crystal Staff.

Speak with A Visiting Priestess in Najena

Give A Visiting Priestess the Ice Crystal Staff, Fire Crystal Staff, Slime Crystal Staff, and Water Crystal Staff.

A visiting priestess 'cackles with glee as she slowly assembles the runed rods, and with a muttered incantation and a flash of light, disappears, leaving only a note that slowly drifts to the ground.'

Receive XP, Faction Priests of Innoruuk positive, King Naythox Thex positive, Priests of Marr negative, Clerics of Tunare negative, Priests of Life negative, Primordial Malice negative, and a Scroll of Flayed Goblin Skin.

The Scroll of Flayed Goblin Skin reads

(some illegible and cryptic text regarding Neriak and blue flames. There is a portion that appears as if erased of ink, most likely by magical means)

Speak with Zanotix Ixtaz in Neriak - Commons

Zanotix Ixtaz can be found in Neriak - Commons within the building called B.F. behind the blue flame at location 77, -877, -38.

You say, 'Hail, Zanotix Ixtaz.'

Zanotix Ixtaz casts an icy glare at you and says 'I, Zanotix Ixtaz, am the greatest weaponsmith in all of Neriak. Have you disturbed me to purchase one of my superior products or have you come to learn the art of crafting [indigo sabres]?'

You say, 'what is the blue flame?'

Zanotix Ixtaz gazes at you for many breaths, studying your eyes before looking back at his forge and saying, 'The Blue Flame. This is what allows us to forge our ancestral armor and weapons of adamantite. That and my unmatched skill that is. Many souls were [ritually] sacrificed to spark the flame that now feeds off the constant flow of hatred and envy of the victims . Some call it the Flame of Vengence.' Zanotix stares into the flames, poking at it absently.'

You say, 'what is the ritual?'

Zanotix Ixtaz says 'The Ritual? Well I was young when it took place. I don't really remember. I've had so much on my mind lately, what with all these new taxes. For instance, I need to come up with an extra 75 pieces of platinum just to cover the forge tax. I don't know what I'm going to do.....*cough*.'

Give Zanotix Ixtaz 75 platinum.

Zanotix Ixtaz quickly pockets the coins and says, 'Go see the Librarian, Nallar. Tell him Denouncer Ixtaz sent you. Do not return here for at least 3 days, now go, Dark Elf.'

Gain XP.

Speak with Nallar Q`Tentu in Neriak - 3rd Gate

Nallar Q`Tentu can be found in Neriak - 3rd Gate in the upstairs of the library at location 912, -1325, -52.

You say, 'Hail, Nallar Q`Tentu.'

Nallar Q`Tentu says, 'Lower your voice , these halls contain many tomes.....speak the wrong word loudly enough, and you could be turned into a frog, or worse. Heed my warning for I will not repeat it.'

You say, 'denouncer ixtaz sent me'

Nallar Q`Tentu stiffens at the mention of the title. His eyes dart back and forth about the room before speaking to you, his voice almost inaudible. He says, 'Why are you here? What do you want of me? I am nothing but a lowly librarian. I've already paid my debt, I have nothing else to give.'

You say, 'I am here for the ritual'

Nallar Q`Tentu 's face twists into an expression of complete confusion. The librarian says, 'The Ritual? Of the Blue Flame? Yes I know of it. But why wou..never mind. The ritual is fairly simple. The sacrifice is [flayed] and thrown into the fire just before death overcomes it. The flaying brings out an almost euphoric state of hatred and despisal. It's this that feeds the flame. The influence of our Father blues the flame and allows it to melt our adamantium.'

You say, 'what about the flayed?'

Nallar Q`Tentu says 'The flaying is done by our priests and the Denouncer. Flaying itself is used in many other rituals as well. For instance, the skin of a flayed goblin can be used to record a misdeed. The perpetrator records the misdeed upon the skin, an ancient practice which allows the victim to wreak [vengeance] upon the one who wronged them, or their ancestors. The perpetrator shows strength by allowing the victim a chance at vengeance, even though the victim is usually dead.'

You say, 'what vengeance?'

Nallar Q`Tentu says 'Vengeance can only be wrought if the victim is given the goblin skin. Since the victim is usually dead it's not much of a danger. But..it has been known to happen. Ironically, this vengeance is possible through the use of the Blue Flame. This flame can act as a doorway to the nether realm, to [summon] the spirit of a victim. On the skin is recorded the House name of the victim and the reason for the deed.'

You say, 'how to summon?'

Nallar Q`Tentu says 'Only the Denouncer can call forth a vengeful spirit from the flames. But before he can do so, he'll need blood from a member of the victim's House. Once the blood is cast into the flames, the spirit will emerge only for a short time before the negative pull of the other world draws it back. Why do you ask so many questions on this? Do you have one of these skins?'

You say, 'yes.'

Nallar Q`Tentu says 'Ahh, well I'll assume if you could read it you wouldn't be asking these questions. Fortunately for you I do have the ability to read these skins and will do so for only one star ruby. These spirits will often reward those who give them their vengeance. With my translation you may find the name of the House. Hand me the skin and a star ruby and we'll see.'

Purchase a Star Ruby from Canarie in Neriak - Foreign Quarter

Canarie can be found in Neriak Foreign Quarter with the shop called Shinie Tings at location -264, -182, 3.

Purchase a Star Ruby from Canarie.

Speak with Nallar Q`Tentu in Neriak - 3rd Gate

Give Nallar Q`Tentu the Star Ruby and the Scroll of Flayed Goblin Skin

Nallar Q`Tentu takes the scroll and removes an ornate magnifying glass from a pocket. After some examination and many frowns along with interjections of 'Hmmm,' he hands the scroll back to you and says, 'Unlucky for you indeed. The name of the House has been removed. This can only happen when the House itself is wiped out by another House. All record of that House is destroyed if the attacking house is succesful. You still have a chance though. Many House refugees find homes in other Houses. The Everliving Mayong is known to take in any Teir'Dal rabble, try his castle.'

Receive XP, and the returned Scroll of Flayed Goblin Skin.

Kill A Fallen Noble in the Castle of Mistmoore

A Fallen Noble can be found in The Castle of Mistmoore within the fountain adjacent to the courtyard at location 26, 96, -192.

Kill A Fallen Noble to loot her Vial of Noble's Blood.

Speak with Zanotix Ixtaz in Neriak - Commons

Give Zanotix Ixtaz the Vial of Noble's Blood.

Zanotix Ixtaz accepts the vial and looks you over, eyebrow raised. He says, 'Well, a sacrifice to feed my forge. You have done Neriak a great service, Citizen Name. I shall burn it now.' He then holds the vial up the the flames, the blood seems to glow brightly as he stares into it. Then suddenly, with the shout of an arcane phrase, he throws the vial violently into the flame. The force shatters the vial, spilling the blood about the flames. Almost immediately the flames flare up to the ceiling. When they die down a presence is felt within the flames.'

This spawns a Vengeful Spirit in the blue flame at location 67, -868, -36.

Give the Vengeful Spirit the Scroll of Flayed Goblin Skin.

Vengeful spirit flares brightly as you place the scroll into the blue flames of the forge. The scroll quickly catches fire and burns out in a flash of white fire. In it's place is left a hammer. As you snatch the hammer from the flames you hear the spirit begin to cackle wildly and fade away.'

Receive XP, and the Blued Two-Handed Hammer.