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| Information: | Level: | 60 | Maximum Level: | 125 | Monster Mission: | No | Repeatable: | Yes | Can Be Shrouded?: | No | Quest Type: | Quest | Quest Goal: | Quest Items: | Related Zones: | Related Creatures: | Related Quests: | Era: | | Recommended: | Group Size: | Solo | Min. # of Players: | 1 | Max. # of Players: | 1 | Appropriate Classes: | Appropriate Races: |
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This quest grants you access to the Lair of Terris Thule.
Pre-Flag: Elder Poxbourne & Adroha Jezith
Find Elder Poxbourne and Adroha Jezith in the Plane of Tranquility, in the structure south of the one that contains the Plane of Knowledge book:
You say, 'Hail, Elder Poxbourne'
Adroha gives a soft sigh of woe, 'You won't be getting any response from Thelin. Ever since his injury he has been in a deep [coma] with no sign of ever recovering.'
Thelin tosses and turns violently on the floor, then is still.
Target Adroha Jezith and ask her about the coma:
You say, 'What coma?'
Adroha Jezith says 'My pity onto Thelin. His life on Norrath was a miserable one. As a young man he began to study the workings of fear inspired by Cazic-Thule. The workings had been translated for mortals by Zebuxoruk. Pouring over the texts, Thelin felt his mind being invaded by Cazic. This information was not for mortal usage and the malevolent god stripped him of all his earthly belongings and cursed him to live in [poverty and ruin].'
You say, 'What poverty and ruin?'
Adroha Jezith says 'Aye, he lived in the streets of Eastern Freeport, begging from those passing through the port. He sat quivering, propped up against a wall with one hand out as he watched the travelers pass by. None of them even gave him a second glance. Several years would pass before a female dwarf would arrive to trade some of her family's armor and weapons. She saw and took pity on Thelin. She knelt down, scratched her beard then began to rummage through her backpack. She then placed a [jeweled dagger] in his hand, smiled and returned to her former business.'
You say, 'What jeweled dagger?'
Adroha Jezith says 'This was the only gift that Thelin had received since the curse. It was beautifully crafted and would likely have fetched a handsome price upon the market. He decided to keep the dagger as it was such a kind gesture. Later that eve, Thelin heard the calling of others that studied Zebuxoruk's workings. He recognized the language they called out in. He approached the men and explained he had studied the writings of Zebuxoruk. One of the shaded figures then began to mutter an incantation. Suddenly, there was a bright flash, lush vegetation and a peaceful breeze surrounded them. They had ascended here, to the [Plane of Tranquility] where they could further study the works without interference from the gods and mortals alike.'
You say, 'The Plane of Tranquility?'
Adroha Jezith says 'Thelin enjoyed it here. He assisted the other followers by using all his mana to open a portal to the Plane of Nightmares, the demi-plane ruled by the child of The Faceless, Terris-Thule. Spent from using all his energies, he went to bed early after his victory had been achieved in this task. As he laid in bed, he looked over the dagger that had been given to him by the female dwarf. He smiled at the new peace he had found here and began to fall asleep. Drifting away into the realm of dreams, his subconscious was assulted by the horrors of a nightmare. He tossed and turned from the visions that came before him. So bad did he writhe in his subconscious torment that he turned on the dagger. He was critically injured, and let out a wrenching scream. We found him and were able to heal his wound enough to keep him alive. However, he still lies in a deep coma seemingly [tortured by nightmares].'
You say, 'Tortured by nightmares?'
Adroha Jezith tells you, 'It is our belief that Terris-Thule is punishing him for allowing entrance into her plane. She seems to have an exceedingly strong tie to him. Since her father has already punished him, she likely found that he was easily tormented by her own powers. Sometimes he talks while tossing and turning. We have taken note of everything he has said. He has said 'I accept your offer Terris-Thule', 'I must find the pieces', and 'It never ends'. You must help him. Go through the portal that he has helped to create. Try to find his planar projection in Terris' plane. Help him wake from this torment. Please, I beg you. I cannot stand to watch him suffer any longer.'
You have received a character flag!
The Hedge Event
Bring along three groups, making up 18 people (the maximum allowed in this event) and speak with Thelin Poxbourne who is located at the hedge near the zoneout across the river in the Plane of Nightmares.
If you hail him without the pre-flag:
Thelin Poxbourne screams loudly, and then falls asleep once again.
If you hail him with the pre-flag:
Thelin Poxbourne tells you, 'Who is it? Are you.. really there? You are! Please I beg of you to help me escape from this horrid place. Terris Thule is holding me here, she delights in the nightmares she sends me. To further torture me, she has offered me a pact. She has said that if I can retrieve my [dagger], then I am free to go. She does this only because she knows that I cannot retrieve it on my own.'
You say, 'what dagger?'
Thelin Poxbourne tells you, 'She has taken the only thing that has brought me any joy in my life. She took it and broke it into seven pieces. She placed them deep within the labyrinth of my nightmare. I must retrieve it, will you [help] me. Please I beg of your mercy.'
You say, 'I will help you'
Thelin Poxbourne tells you, 'I do not know who you are, but I am thankful that you have stumbled upon me. I can bring you into my dream state, but my powers are limited so I can only handle eighteen at once. Please when you are prepared have the leader of each of your band of adventurers tell me they are ready.'
You say, 'I am ready'
Thelin Poxbourne says 'Thelin Poxbourne closes his eyes and falls asleep immediately. He looks peaceful for a moment and then screams in agony!'
You are ported into the Hedge Maze.
When ready to begin the event, speak with Thelin Poxbourne inside the maze.
You say, 'Hail, Thelin Poxbourne'
Thelin Poxbourne says 'Has everyone made it here safely? When you tell me I will seal off my dream and we can begin. We must be careful here, visions await around every turn. Are you ready to follow? I know where all the pieces of the dagger are, but I cannot collect them all on my own.'
You say, 'I am ready'
Thelin Poxbourne says 'Please stay close, I know not what horror Terris will unleash upon us.'
He leads you into a maze, with growing NPC encounters along the way. You must keep him (and yourselves) alive as NPCs spawn and attack. Along the way, he will pick up pieces of the dagger he spoke of:
Thelin Poxbourne kneels down and picks up a dagger hilt.
Thelin Poxbourne slowly picks up a shard of a dagger blade.
Thelin Poxbourne picks up a the top half of a dagger blade.
Thelin Poxbourne picks up a dagger handle with a small hole in it.
Thelin Poxbourne picks up a small gem to place inside the handle.
Thelin Poxbourne kneels down and picks up a dagger blade tip.
Once he gets to the center of the maze, the Construct of Nightmares spawns. It hits for a max ~1,150 (double attacks) and has a lot of hitpoints for its level. Kill it and loot the Dagger Blade Shard from its corpse, and give it to Thelin.
Thelin Poxbourne takes the final shard from you and places all of the pieces on the ground, with unseen hands the dagger moves together and fuses itself back together into one complete piece. Thelin picks it up and hands it to you.
Thelin Poxbourne says 'Terris hear me now! I have done as you have called for. My beloved dagger is whole once again! Come now keep up your part of the bargain.'
Terris Thule spawns:
Terris Thule says 'You fool! You did not earn this prize on your own! The contract that has been drawn is now invalid. You will never leave my grasp, prepare your soul for eternal torment!'
Terris Thule laughs heartily and then vanishes in a swirl of incorporeal mist.
Thelin Poxbourne says 'Vile wench, I knew in the end it would come to this. You shall pay dearly for your injustice here.'
Thelin Poxbourne says 'So then my hope is nearly lost. Take with you my dagger. Plunge it deep into her soulless heart. If I cannot escape from this plane under her rules, I shall make my own!'
Hail Thelin Poxbourne for the flag:
You say, 'Hail, Thelin Poxbourne'
Thelin Poxbourne tells you, 'Please destroy her for all that have had to endure her hideous visions.' Thelin closes his eyes and is swept away from his nightmare. The land of pure thought begins to vanish from around you.
You have received a character flag!
This flags you for the zone "Lair of Terris Thule". |