Heretic Heads
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You say, 'Hail, Shazda Kaekwon'
Shazda Kaekwon says 'Shalom, _____! I welcome you to our humble village in these [trying times]. You say, 'What trying times?' Shazda Kaekwon says 'There are many threats currently facing this village. The kobolds of Clan Kolbok are becoming bolder in pushing the boundaries of the territory in which they usually hunt. A few of the kobolds now hunt recklessly, killing for pleasure instead of sustenance. [Rognarog] the Infuriated is the most murderous of such kobolds. Then there are the [heretics] that have been invading both Clan Kolbok and Kejek territories alike, practicing their dark sorceries as a show of devotion to their faceless god. You say, 'What about the Heretics?' Shazda Kaekwon says 'The heretics have not only corrupted their own spirits but they defile the spirits of the dead with their evil sorceries. Fill this satchel with the heads of invading heretics and I shall reward you for your allegiance to Kejek. Receive Burlap Satchel. Inside it, combine four Heretic Heads (any combination of male and female heads works). Then hand in the Satchel of Heretic Heads. Shazda Kaekwon says 'Less heretics to defile the lands and spirits. You have the gratitude of Kejek for your assistance in repelling the heretic threat.' Your faction standing with Kejek Village has been adjusted by 8. Your faction standing with Peace Keepers has been adjusted by 1. You gain experience!! You receive 8 copper from Shazda Kaekwon. You receive 7 gold from Shazda Kaekwon. You receive 3 platinum from Shazda Kaekwon. Sometimes you may receive Kejekan Tribal Headband or Swiftclaw Sash. These are not common, however. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Ok folks. I have to strongly agree with the post below that said he must be the unluckiest guy alive. Well, there's two of us. My 52 druid gets lots of ports to stonebrunt, and every time I went to zone, hollered to see if anyone was camping the heretics and if none, tracked them down...I hate high levels that zoom into zone and take something you been camping for hours, and then exit. Well, I have 22 headbands to show for it and not a single sash. Here's the deal: I am a college grad with a degree in applied mathematics, so I do NOT believe GMs when they say we are just unlucky. Someone is untruthful, and it ain't us players... ADVICE: forget this quest, it ain't worth it unless you get experience for killing the heretics, and if you do, forget about the sash. If you get it, count yourself as lucky as you can be, but don't count on it friend. And pass the word. Another way to check on the REAL DEAL? Check bazaar and see how many FBSS's are for sale vs. these POS sashes... ALSO: remember how reliable the GMs are....
2 posts
What does having a degree in applied mathematics have to do with your quest turn-out. Of course you're not going to get the sash as often-- It's the best reward the NPC has to offer.
If it were given out more frequently, you wouldn't be there trying to quest for the item. You'd just buy it in the bazaar for 50pp.
If it were given out more frequently, you wouldn't be there trying to quest for the item. You'd just buy it in the bazaar for 50pp.
I've spent ten good levels in Stonebrunt - gotten five sashes. One is circulating in my guild, a second is on my alts... and I sold three in the Bazaar on Sullon Zek (1x1500, 2x1750). Probably did about 2 dozen turn-ins. One sash every 4 or 5 tries seems about right. They certainly exist. I used the proceeds from mine to buy Silver Chitin Hand Wraps, among other things.
20 posts
Sometimes ya never know about the random item quests. Spent a few hours killing Heretics while experience hunting in SBMnts and first turn in I did get the headband. Second try I recieved the sash.
Bellaluna
41 Druidess of Karana
Kane Bayle
Edited, Sat Jul 5 21:50:50 2003
Bellaluna
41 Druidess of Karana
Kane Bayle
Edited, Sat Jul 5 21:50:50 2003
23 posts
this quest took very little time for me. i had tracking around 90 when i started but by the time i was done it was 122. i set tracking to my arrow key macros so every step i took i tracked. the hardest part for me was findint the cat city to begin the quest. after finding the town i found the first heritic in like 5 min and the camped and started a new character (hobbit druid) came back on an hour after killed 2 more. and camped again the next time both were mobbed and killed by green cons to me which i couldnt fear cause they werent animals. made me mad that green cons out did my damage lol. next try got last heritic head and got sash. is it worth the time i guess so but im just going to sell it cause its only 15% haste and my velium swiftblade my friend got me has about 35% haste on it. if u are looking for an easy haste item i would say go for it but if ur high lvls it would be a waste of ur time.
Padas 31 ranger prexus
Dobbas 3 druid prexus
Padas 31 ranger prexus
Dobbas 3 druid prexus
11 posts
I have hunted here for WEEKS of RL time and I'm very frustrated with this quest. I have killed 100 heretics and have received 25 Headbands. No Sash yet. I think this quest is broken on the Karana server. I petitioned a GM and he said that "if you receive an item from a quest, even if it's the "wrong" item (the headband and not the sash in this case) it means the quest is not broken but that you are just unlucky." Well I must be the unluckiest SOB in the world, according to my experiences and the other posts here. If anyone else has done this quest in the last 2 months on the Karana server and has received the Sash will you please post a reply to this saying so? Thank you...
11 posts
I guess the old saying is true: "The 26th time is a charm." Yup, that's right...got the Sash on the 26th time turning in the combined satchel of heretic heads. Took the Sash out for a test drive and I do notice a difference in speed when I have the Sash on versus when it's not equipped. Is it worth it? I don't know. I guess. Whatever. It's called 'Everquest', right? This quest certainly did seem to take for 'ever'. I leveled 3 times while in Stonebrunt, got the WoFS to twink an alt, got some good gems that I'll sell to some wealthy enchanter at the bazaar. And hey...owning 2 dozen Kejekan Headbands is cool, isn't it? No?? Aww...dang!
17 posts
ok hes the trik i found if you stand by river a lettle way from Kobld camp on the high part of hill by river thay spawn around that area just stad a track thay pop about 1 an Hr so long wait i seen 2 pop in a hr before but must been a rare thing never seen it again well good luck
15 posts
Had never seen Invaders in many levels of hunting in SB, of course most of this time was spent at one of the remote Highland Kobbie camps or the ones close to Warrens zone. Then today was zonewalling my 29th pally down to Gunthak for some selling when I saw a SK Heretic, very close to area described in "trick" ie about parallel to Raging Kobold Savage camp on opposite side of river. Killed him easily. Ran down Z wall another 1/4 mile or so and found/killed Necro invader. There is very little traffic in this area, so guessing Heretics don't get torn up as quick as ones closer to kitty town. Kill any critters that wander across river in this area and I'll wager you'll get your heads in relatively short time, in a place that's safe for a group of mid 20's, ie level appropriate for the sash
i believe there are 3 spawn areas, (maybe even four). two others are just outside kejek city to the west i believe, and another is about where the grassy area to the west becomes stoney mountain area, if you have track, and hopefully SoW or Selo's just run in a triangle from that kobold camp to kejek city to grassy area, i often see them spawn about every 20 minutes.
26 posts
I'm working on quest for my gf =), i was in SBM yesterday, i was hanging out by river, i saw 2 heretics all day, 1st one popped west of the river, when i found it it was being killed by a kejekan tigress thingy, i feared it and killed the heretic, the second one was a little north of where the 1st one is, didn't get a loc... Both dropped head, hoping to get the last 2 today. GL to all who is doing this quest, it takes patience.
Kamfdut Earthcaller (Leader of Fateless)
Ranger of 41 Seasons
Vallon Zek
Kamfdut Earthcaller (Leader of Fateless)
Ranger of 41 Seasons
Vallon Zek
46 posts
Period, end of argument.
hehe i finaly got it... made about 10 attempt if i'm right... better buy an other haste item, it take too much time to get this one, but i was looking for the prowler of the jungle and i was farming pelt... so i keeped killing heretics, i have just 2 info, all my previous attempt were made with my faction song up and the final attempt was't, so i think reward is not related to faction (if you ve good enough faction to make the quest), and i made this attempt right after a patch.
1 post
got sash with haste on my first try. nice item for not too much work.
Scholar
35 posts
There is a named heretic called Jelquar the Soulslayer. He is a SK and is of higher level than the basic heretics. My lvl 35 druid snared him easily, but then the SK broke my roots very quickly and easily. He will harmtouch and dispell magic to debuff you if he is in range. Luckily, my KEI was in my eighth buff slot, so that was not dispelled, but I lost my damage sheild, SoW, and Endure magic buff. He brought me down to two bubs of health, but I was able to run out of his range to pop a few heals to myself. Eventually, two dots, two nukes and another dot finally brought him down. Looted his head and completed the quest. Got the Swiftclaw Sash the first time. WOOT! Just dont hunt in wolf form. Good Luck!
Fennell Firefoot
35 Druid, Xev server
Fennell Firefoot
35 Druid, Xev server
Earlier this week I managed to collect the parts I needed for a Wakazashi (sp, I know) of the frozen skies. Decided I liked it, so today I figured I'd go get another and see how they dual wield. Within 2 hours I had all but one panda claw, and 3 heretic heads. Logged, came back about 4 hours later, got the claw and another heretic head...got lucky on the turn in and now have the sash and 2 new swords. The only real information I can glean from my hunting today is that it MAY help to kill pandas, in order to get the heretics to spawn. But I'm thinking I just got lucky....
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One more thought, or just an observation....
I didn't see any of the titans pop today. Not sure if their presence would have anything to do with the heretic spawns or not, but it's worth noting, since I have seen at least 2 of them every day before now.
Edited, Sat Mar 22 05:54:01 2003
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One more thought, or just an observation....
I didn't see any of the titans pop today. Not sure if their presence would have anything to do with the heretic spawns or not, but it's worth noting, since I have seen at least 2 of them every day before now.
Edited, Sat Mar 22 05:54:01 2003
5 posts
Finally 20 hours of play, one week real time and 44 Heretics later. It still can be done. Xp isnt so bad in Stonebrunt. Went from 34 to 37. Track a lot,there are 1-2 heretics a day game time, random spawn. Anyone want a Headband.
Suyre Kwithi
Guardians of Xev
37 Seasoned Ranger
Tunare
Edited, Sat Jun 21 08:51:55 2003
Suyre Kwithi
Guardians of Xev
37 Seasoned Ranger
Tunare
Edited, Sat Jun 21 08:51:55 2003
3 posts
i keep geting the sash when all i wont is the headband i got it 4 times now 8( i destroyed like 3 of them but i got the headband WOOT jk i got the sash works great on my 51 barb war
Edited, Thu Feb 6 08:52:42 2003
Edited, Thu Feb 6 08:52:42 2003
27 posts
could i complete this quest with a 32 warrior?
If you either got real lucky or had a tracking partner. The heretics aren't hard to beat...after their initial HT, they're pretty weak. Problem is they blend in with everything, only spawn 2 a day, and the other (tougher) mobs in the zone will kos them. Wandering around hoping to find a heretic will be frustrating for you in the least.
Day being an EQ day or a RL day casue EQ day would be sweet. I wnat both items any way so im going to have to do it eventually for a SK and a Chanty.
29 posts
1 for 12 - as in 48 heretics to complete this quest. ANyone wanna buy a Headband ?
I've actually done the quest twice - yes I know it's lore - gave the first to a friend to hold while I did it again - never again.....That time I got it on the 5th try.
Very tedious this time, and frustrating considering the time it takes to wait for heretics. But ... I'm almost 38 - and the loot and XP is not bad here at all - and a very nice zone to solo for a ranger if ya like that sort of thing.
So - patience, track, and the knowledge of 'you might not get it this time' and yes... the quest is still active. Never seen anyone selling one.....no wonder why I guess.. (but FBSS and SCHW are for sale ...go figure)
I've actually done the quest twice - yes I know it's lore - gave the first to a friend to hold while I did it again - never again.....That time I got it on the 5th try.
Very tedious this time, and frustrating considering the time it takes to wait for heretics. But ... I'm almost 38 - and the loot and XP is not bad here at all - and a very nice zone to solo for a ranger if ya like that sort of thing.
So - patience, track, and the knowledge of 'you might not get it this time' and yes... the quest is still active. Never seen anyone selling one.....no wonder why I guess.. (but FBSS and SCHW are for sale ...go figure)
Scholar
32 posts
Has anyone actually completed the quest and rec'd a sash recently (like in the past month)?
I have done this quest (in addition to the Waz of FS and Miranda's Dice) and I just have 2 Waz of FS, a ball of yarn and 4 headbands.
Thanks
I have done this quest (in addition to the Waz of FS and Miranda's Dice) and I just have 2 Waz of FS, a ball of yarn and 4 headbands.
Thanks
4 posts
I received the sash today on November 16, 2002. I would like to share how I got mine. After 4 failed attempts, I collected 8 heads instead of 4. I gave the NPC the first 4 no luck. Second 4--->Swiftclaw sash.
Rinehart
35 Ranger <Fallen Wolves>
The Nameless
Rinehart
35 Ranger <Fallen Wolves>
The Nameless
Scholar
19 posts
My ranger is currently level 33, but started here at 30. I have a few WoFS, then I saw this quest. Killed 4 heretics, forgot to hit combine in my excitement, turned in the satchel, it was given back MINUS the heads (oof). Now I'm scrambling to get my last head for the next batch, and have seemed to hit a lull in the spawn.
I have this down to as much of a science as you can get. Each EQ hour is exactly 3 realtime minutes. My track radius at level 35(170) is exactly 2845 coordinate points. I sat around -1675,-200 for a full EQ day...nothing. I have seen heretics at 1AM, 5AM, 12PM. The point being, there is no rhyme or reason to this spawn. I think they can pop at anytime, anywhere.
So I agree with lagredell. Don't waste time waiting on the heretics. Just do your thing,and let those spawns come to you. Rangers with their track maxxed out at around this level have a RADIUS of close to 2800 coordinate points. Just kill around that -1600, -200 area, keep checking track, and eventually those heretics will pop for you (at least I hope so). This zone is a Ranger's paradise for experience, but I think the well will start to run dry around 36 or so.
Best of luck to all of you.
Shrimpp Kabobb
33 Ranger
Terris-Thule
Edited, Sat Sep 7 03:49:27 2002
I have this down to as much of a science as you can get. Each EQ hour is exactly 3 realtime minutes. My track radius at level 35(170) is exactly 2845 coordinate points. I sat around -1675,-200 for a full EQ day...nothing. I have seen heretics at 1AM, 5AM, 12PM. The point being, there is no rhyme or reason to this spawn. I think they can pop at anytime, anywhere.
So I agree with lagredell. Don't waste time waiting on the heretics. Just do your thing,and let those spawns come to you. Rangers with their track maxxed out at around this level have a RADIUS of close to 2800 coordinate points. Just kill around that -1600, -200 area, keep checking track, and eventually those heretics will pop for you (at least I hope so). This zone is a Ranger's paradise for experience, but I think the well will start to run dry around 36 or so.
Best of luck to all of you.
Shrimpp Kabobb
33 Ranger
Terris-Thule
Edited, Sat Sep 7 03:49:27 2002
They're not a totally random pop. Two heretics spawn a day. However, they're kos, so if a heretic pops in front of an elder panda, it doesn't last long. For awhile, it was running a very distinct pattern. One would pop between 8am and 9am game time, kill it and another popped 10 RT minutes later. That pattern held for about 6 EQ days. It has, however, went back to random pop, but still two a day. Tendency is for one to spawn at morning, and a possiblility of one shortly after, so track hot and heavy for 10-15 min after you kill the first one. If it doesn't pop, then the second can show up anytime. Hope this helps.
16 posts
I have been hanging around this zone, leveling from 29 - 34, almost 35 :) I finally got my sash today. Some tips:
Don't sit and wait for the spawn, it's a waste of time. Find an appropriate hunting ground where you know the pathing that's still in range w/ track. Check occasionally to see if one's up.
When you kill one, there will often be a second one spawning almost right after, so be alert.
I've found a great spot to be loc neg3000, neg 300. Face east and sit on the ridge you see. Animals will walk right by... you can pull back to the clump of trees @ -3000,-300 and fear them from there. Plus, the Heretics will show up on track there.
When you're chasing down a Heretic, remember to Invis first. And keep Panic Animal up in case of those nasty adds.
Don't sit and wait for the spawn, it's a waste of time. Find an appropriate hunting ground where you know the pathing that's still in range w/ track. Check occasionally to see if one's up.
When you kill one, there will often be a second one spawning almost right after, so be alert.
I've found a great spot to be loc neg3000, neg 300. Face east and sit on the ridge you see. Animals will walk right by... you can pull back to the clump of trees @ -3000,-300 and fear them from there. Plus, the Heretics will show up on track there.
When you're chasing down a Heretic, remember to Invis first. And keep Panic Animal up in case of those nasty adds.
#Anonymous,
Posted: Jul 19 2002 at 7:10 PM, Rating: Sub-Default, (Expand Post) How are the Loc from the heretics
#Anonymous,
Posted: Jul 19 2002 at 7:10 PM, Rating: Sub-Default, (Expand Post) How are the Loc from the heretics
#Anonymous,
Posted: Jul 17 2002 at 12:30 AM, Rating: Sub-Default, (Expand Post) what do you kill to get the heads??? i was wonderin please can someone tell me do i kill heretics>? 40 monk rallos zek
The Mobs you are looking for are Heretic Invaders. There are two types of heretics, a male Erudite Shadow Knight and a female Erudite Necro. Both are around lvl 26, both drop their heads, and were possible to solo with a lvl 26 (un-twinked) druid, but it was a close thing.
From my experience the heretic invaders seemed to spawn in the tundra between the jungle and the mountains in the zone, and on the whole seemed to spawn every few hours. When they spawn they are KOS to most things in the zone and they wonder around killing everything they come across until they are killed by something (or by you ;), so they don’t stay up for much time.
If you are after the sash, be warned, I had to do the quest 5 times before I got it, so that was 20 heretics I had to find. I would really recommend that only do this camp if you have track, or have a friend who has, and is prepared to spend several hours with you. That said I like this zone, I took my druid from lvl 23 to lvl 31, and my rogue from lvl 26 to lvl 28 while hunting in this zone so getting the sash was a bonus.
From my experience the heretic invaders seemed to spawn in the tundra between the jungle and the mountains in the zone, and on the whole seemed to spawn every few hours. When they spawn they are KOS to most things in the zone and they wonder around killing everything they come across until they are killed by something (or by you ;), so they don’t stay up for much time.
If you are after the sash, be warned, I had to do the quest 5 times before I got it, so that was 20 heretics I had to find. I would really recommend that only do this camp if you have track, or have a friend who has, and is prepared to spend several hours with you. That said I like this zone, I took my druid from lvl 23 to lvl 31, and my rogue from lvl 26 to lvl 28 while hunting in this zone so getting the sash was a bonus.
#Anonymous,
Posted: Jul 17 2002 at 12:29 AM, Rating: Sub-Default, (Expand Post) what do you kill to get the heads??? i was wonderin please can someone tell me do i kill heretics>?
Scholar
23 posts
Well got the sash today july 6 2002 have turned in 15 full satchels the only diff this time is i was amiable to them so the next person to do it please check you faction with them .. the head combo i used was 3 female 1 male all of the called heretic invaders . hope this help someone ..
Whitlie Bangle druid of the 39th
Whitlie Bangle druid of the 39th
#REDACTED,
Posted: Jul 06 2002 at 6:37 PM, Rating: Sub-Default, (Expand Post) Well got the sash today july 6 2002 have turned in 15 full satchels the only diff this time is i was amiable to them so the next person to do it please check you faction with them .. the head combo i used was 3 female 1 male all of the called heretic invaders . hope this help someone ..
Scholar
23 posts
Well got the sash today july 6 2002 have turned in 15 full satchels the only diff this time is i was amiable to them so the next person to do it please check you faction with them .. the head combo i used was 3 female 1 male all of the called heretic invaders . hope this help someone ..
Whitlie Bangle druid of the 39th
Whitlie Bangle druid of the 39th
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