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This task begins with Plink Gemtosser, just east of the entry to the Temple of Marr. (use Find in map window to locate temple of Marr). Plink Gemtosser says 'Hello to you, stranger. I, I simply can't believe it! Rats! Everywhere.. Rats! I leave for the afternoon and come back to find half of my merchandise [missing]!' You say, 'missing' Plink Gemtosser says, 'What's missing? Just nic-nacs mostly, but some of them sell for quite a pretty penny! I'd certainly reward anyone that could help explain this odd rat behavior lately. I don't suppose you would [help] me look into the problem?' You say, 'help' Plink Gemtosser says, 'Oh, that would be just swell. If you take care of this problem for me, be sure to bring back some proof or you won't be seeing a penny from me!' You have been assigned the task 'Ratfink Mystery [68+]'. The direction to the entry to your instanced zone(s) have been marked on your compass. Locate the entrance to the sewers. 0/1 West Freeport The zone-in is south, close to the Acadamy of Arcane Sciences. /loc 105, -1280 Search for clues behind the mysterious ratfink behavior. 0/1 Freeport Sewers There are four parts to this, though the task only states one. You must kill mobs throughout the zone. Looting the 1st corpse: A light breeze fills the tunnel. You have looted An Old Section of Transcript. As you look closely at the old section of transcript, you notice some chirography unfamiliar yo you. Looting the 2nd corpse: The scent of musty paper stings your nostrils. You have looted An Old Section of Transcript. Another section of transcript. The resembalnce to the first is uncanny. Looting the 3rd corpse: You notice something entirely out of the ordinary. You have looted An Old Section of Transcript. A third section? The begining of a trend perhaps. Looting the 4th corpse: Light breeze enters the tunnel. You have looted An Old Section of Transcript. Hrmm four sections of a transcript it seems unclear if they belong together or not. And what is that foul stench? Search for the source of the foul stench. 0/1 Freeport Sewers This leads you north by north east to the large room. There is a small square room south where you will find Drehar the Demented, a level 70 Erudite male. Speak with Drehar the Demented. 0/1 Freeport Swewers Hail him three times: Drehar the Demented says 'I say just who are ye, stranger?' Drehar the Demented says 'Who be ye, tell me now!' Drehar the Demented says 'Ratfinks, ye don't say? There be a stranger roaming these parts lately. I can't say fer sure the source, but perhaps if ye have something fer me I can guide you in the right direction.' Convince Drehar to lure the mysterious Piper to his lair 0/1 Freeport Sewers Hand in the four transcripts. Drehar the Demented says 'I can't be piecin the transcript with just one section! You best have another for me or we are gonna have words you and me.' Drehar the Demented says 'I already have what I need. Be gone with ye.' Drehar the Demented says 'Ahh, yes. This will do nicely. It be hard to find good readin down in these parts. Here, follow me crazed little ratfink - he be taking ye to where you need to go methinks. If ye see the strange man, don't be lettin him know that I send ye arright? Keep ye distance mate, and good luck.' Quickly, follow the crazed ratfink and stay out of sight 0/1 Freeport Sewers Crazed ratfink spawns and starts moving to the nort west part of zone. It is best if you clear all the mobs in that direction prior to this step. Confront the infamous Piper behind the Rafink infiltrations 0/1 Freeport Swewers Crazed ratfink opens one of 5 chests, spawning the Piper: Finalan the Piper, a red con Half Elf. He hits no harder than most of the other mobs you've been killing (trash mobs level ranging from darkblue to yellow, most likely 69-71 for level 70's). Return with proof of the Piper's demise to Plink Gemtosser 0/1 West Freeport The proof is on Piper's corpse: Alluring Flute of the Piper Piper also drops loot, which can be one of: Bracer of the Avaricious Chainmail Arms of the Avaricious Drehar's Wretched Cloak Leather Wristguard of the Avaricious Sleeves of the Avaricious Upon returning to Plink: Plink Gemtosser says, 'You've done it! This looks like the flute of a piper. Great work, I'm sure that I can expect great things from you in the near future." Your faction standing with Citizens of Freeport has been adjusted by 75. Your faction standing with The Freeport Militia has been adjusted by 75. Your faction standing with Coalition of Tradefolk has been adjusted by 75. Your faction standing with Knights of Truth has been adjusted by 75. Your faction standing with Priests of Marr has been adjusted by 75. Your faction standing with Dismal Rage has been adjusted by 75. Your faction standing with Steel Warriors has been adjusted by 75. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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