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       Blued Two-Handed Hammer....
       By: n00bertz Date: August 14, 2022, 9:54 pm
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       The Visiting Priestess spawns near the Ogre Captain.
       If evil, you can hail her and she asks, "Are you the champion
       that Najena sent for?". You have to say "I will champion for
       Najena" and she will give you her quest. She wishes to put
       together the The Staff of The Ankexfen.
       You say, 'I have not heard of the staff.'
       a visiting priestess says 'No? Why am I not surprised? You look
       too weak and frail to be of any use. You probably could not even
       best one of those intoxicated, weak-minded goblins controlled by
       that pathetic eye called Xxorb. Away with you, useless
       creature!'
       You say, 'What happened to the 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 fates were more severe. The entire race was
       exterminated, but from the ashes were born the four goblin
       races. What is known is that each goblin clan was stripped of
       any knowledge and was neither informed of the other clans nor of
       their own 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 placed. These staves
       served to aid the goblin clans in understanding their
       environments. These remnants of the staff of Ankexfen are what I
       desire. Bring them to me and the Priests of Innoruuk shall
       reward you.'
       These pieces are the four Crystal Staves: the Ice Crystal Staff,
       the Water Crystal Staff, the Slime Crystal Staff, and the Fire
       Crystal Staff. Hand them in.
       a visiting priestess grins evilly as she disassembles the staff
       and holds forth a runed wooden rod.
       a visiting priestess grins evilly as she disassembles the staff
       and holds forth a runed wooden rod.
       a visiting priestess grins evilly as she disassembles the staff
       and holds forth a runed wooden rod.
       a visiting priestess cackles with glees 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.
       Your faction standing with Priests of Innoruuk has been adjusted
       by 100.
       Your faction standing with King Naythox Thex has been adjusted
       by 15.
       Your faction standing with Priests of Marr has been adjusted by
       -34.
       Your faction standing with Clerics of Tunare has been adjusted
       by -25.
       Your faction standing with Priests of Life has been adjusted by
       -15.
       Your faction standing with Primordial Malice has been adjusted
       by -400.
       You gain experience!!
       This will put the Scroll of Flayed Goblin Skin into your
       inventory. It 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)
       Take the scroll to Nallar Q`Tentu in Neriak, 3rd Gate.
       When Hailed, he responds with "Lower your voice *playerrace*,
       these halls contain many tomes.....speak the wrong word loudly
       enough, and you could be turned into a frog, or worse. Heed my
       warning"
       You say, 'what about the blue flame?'
       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. '
       After you hand him the skin and the star ruby.
       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.' '
       You gain experience!!
       Zanotix Ixtaz can be found in Neriak Commons, standing behind a
       big flame. Yes, it's blue.
       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 about 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 him 75 pp.
       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.' '
       You gain experience!!
       Go back to Nallar Q`Tentu.
       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. '
       Give Zanotix the Vial of Noble's Blood found in Mistmoore Castle
       on a fallen noble.
       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 ______. 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. '
       Cast See Invisible to see the vengeful spirit. Then hand it the
       scroll.
       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. '
       Your faction standing with NeriakCitizen got better.
       You gain experience!!
       You get the Blued Two-Handed Hammer.
       Need current dialogues, current faction hits, /loc of quest
       mobs, missing quest mobs, missing items, any other missing
       information.
       Rewards:
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