The Illuminating Truth

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Description:

Where: Erudin Burning
Who: General Arbin Derrex
Rating:
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Information:
Level:	85
Maximum Level:	125
Monster Mission:	No
Repeatable:	Yes
Can Be Shrouded?:	No
Quest Type:	Task
Quest Goal: Advancement Experience Faction Loot Money
Time Limit:	06:00:00
Success Lockout Timer: 06:00:00
Factions Raised: Dream Delvers +?
Factions Lowered:
Quest Items: Charred Piece of Wood Page from the Tome of Acumen Ritual Guide of the Five Flames Sample of Veracious Oil Torch of Truth
Related Zones: Erudin Burning: The Illuminating Truth
Related Creatures: General Arbin Derrex Ghanlin Skyfire Lanken Rjarn Markus Jaevins Spirit of Erud Terris Thule a Shade of Horror a Shade of Nightmare a Shade of Torment an ornate chest - The Illuminating Truth
Related Quests: Erudin Burning #1: Heretics Among Us Erudin Burning #2: The Fallen Citadel Erudin Burning #3: Erudin's Apocalypse Erudin Burning #4: The Destroyers' Den Erudin Burning #5: Raiders of the Sacred Tomes Fall of the Tae Ew Welcome to My Nightmare
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Recommended:
Group Size:	Group
Min. # of Players:	3
Max. # of Players:	6
Appropriate Classes: All
Appropriate Races: All
Entered: Thu Oct 28 22:38:31 2010 Modified: Tue Dec 19 11:53:14 2023

This is a group progression mission that begins with General Arbin Derrex in Erudin Burning. He is located at about -340, 310 (in the area south of the dock area, along with several other quest NPCs).

You must have completed the Feerrott and House of Thule group progression missions ("Fall of the Tae Ew" and "Welcome to My Nightmare") as well as the five Partisan tasks for Erudin Burning before being able to request this one.

Say "willing" to get the task. Say "leave" to zone into the instance.

You say, 'Hail, General Arbin Derrex'

General Arbin Derrex says 'Your dedication is admirable, and most certainly appreciated. We still have a long way to go before our city is reclaimed from the clutches of Heretics. You can continue to help by looking into [rumors] that Deepwater Knights may have fallen from their oaths inside the ruins of the city, or you may take the [fight] to the enemy with an attack on the Heretic leaders. Or perhaps someone with your skill is looking for a more [challenging] task?'

You say, 'What challenging task?'

General Arbin Derrex says 'Brave souls like you give hope for us during this dark nightmare. Unfortunately, the worst is far from over. It is truly a shame that we don't have more like you within our ranks. Keen spirit and an appetite for battle are traits that could turn the tide for our [troops].'

You say, 'What about your troops?'

General Arbin Derrex says 'Our offensive numbers have dwindled, but the Spirit of Erud insists on sending more into the fray to recover whatever knowledge lies buried in the burning rubble. I warned that it was a senseless thing to do. We lost our footing here long ago, and attempts to salvage [keepsakes] from the burning city have only resulted in more death and despair.'

You say, 'Keepsakes?'

General Arbin Derrex says 'Too many have strong sentimental attachments to the city. Do not hear me wrong, I too loved Erudin at its prime, but it is time we abandon our emotions and start thinking strategically. I have urged the Spirit of Erud to withdraw forces and destroy what little is left of Erudin. Knowledge lost is far better than knowledge in the hands of heretics, don't you [agree]?'

You say, 'I agree'

General Arbin Derrex says 'The Spirit of Erud refuses to listen to my reasoning. Instead, he allowed our esteemed guild masters to accompany Deepwater Knights into the heart of battle. As is the case with most expedition crews, no one has heard from them since. It is my understanding that if word were to spread that our [pillars] have fallen, the defending forces may lose what little hope they have left.'

You say, 'Pillars?'

General Arbin Derrex says 'It is possible that their disappearance will serve as a wake up call for the Spirit of Erud. If you are [willing], head into the burning city and discover what has become of the missing Guild Masters. Even if your findings are as grim as I suspect, report to the Spirit of Erud. Perhaps he will then awake from this haze of floundering hope that has him so blind to the truth.'

You say, 'I'm willing'

General Arbin Derrex says 'I'm glad you chose to aid me once again. You should [leave] at once, as we have no time to spare.'

You have been assigned the task 'The Illuminating Truth'.

Something is amiss in the burning city of Erudin. Most of the defensive forces are holed up near the docks, but a few guildmasters accompanied Deepwater Knights into the fray and have not been heard from since. Help uncover the mystery that is veiled over the city of Erudin.

Task map points for "fallen.txt" map file:
P -265.0000, 950.0000, 45.0000, 0, 0, 0, 1, Markus
P 60.0000, 1265.0000, 46.0000, 0, 0, 0, 1, Lanken
P -30.0000, 1285.0000, 56.0000, 0, 0, 0, 1, Ghanlin
P -190.0000, 1200.0000, 37.0000, 0, 0, 0, 1, Wood
P 25.0000, 1420.0000, 28.0000, 0, 0, 0, 1, Oil
P -60.0000, 1265.0000, 28.0000, 0, 0, 0, 1, Tome

Discover the fate of Erudin's guildmasters 0/1 (Erudin Burning)

Markus Jaevins: -950, 265, 45 (balcony outside the Temple of Divine Light)

Lanken Rjarn: -1265, -60, 46 (second floor of the former Deepwater Headquarters)

Ghanlin Skyphire: -1285, 30, 56 (second floor of the library)

Note: While they all scowl, ready to attack, they are non-KOS.

Hail each of the guildmasters:

Markus Jaevins groans incoherently, 'My mind, it's not my own. I fear what I am becoming. Please, end my misery, I beg you! The anguish... it's... it's too much. Bring this living nightmare to an end. My only salvation will be a swift death.'

Lanken Rjarn blinks at you stoically, with a slight twitch in his left eye. 'Who are you and why are you here? She does not require your assistance. All is well and in order. Return to the docks at once.'

Ghanlin Skyfire gasps for air as he pleads, 'Silence! She will hear you. She hears everything; every fear she adds to her growing nightmare. Help me... please... I cannot bear the dark whispers gnawing at my mind!'

Report to the Spirit of Erud 0/1 (Erudin Burning)

You say, 'Hail, Spirit of Erud'

Spirit of Erud says 'So the guild masters live! Something embedded within my soul told me they had not perished, though your report clearly shows things are not well. General Arbin Derrex is so eager to demolish what is left of our city, yet his hasty actions would have meant our guild masters' demise. It is good you found them; now something must be done to [help] them.'

You say, 'How can we help?'

Spirit of Erud says 'My instincts are keener than they have ever been. Waves of memories so clear rush over me, that it's hard not to feel like I've experienced all of this before. I see visions of torches... yes, it's clear, torches that reveal the true nature of a being! One of the tomes you recovered, the Ritual Guide of the Five Flames, it holds the key to crafting these torches. Return to Arbin Derrex at once, and instruct him to turn over the Ritual Guide.'

Obtain the Ritual Guide of the Five Flames from Arbin Derrex 0/1 (Erudin Burning)

The general is in the opposite end of the room from the zone-in (west of the tunnel entrance).

You say, 'Hail, General Arbin Derrex'

General Arbin Derrex says 'Another fool without the sense to leave a burning city. I don't have all day, I'll try to make this quick for you. . .'

The general attacks, and so do the two mobs near him. They aren't linked to each other, so the general can be pulled single. He hits for a max ~6,000.

General Arbin Derrex has been slain by _____!
General Arbin Derrex's corpse looks surprised and keels over dead.

Loot the item from his corpse.

Give the Ritual Guide of the Five Flames to the Spirit of Erud 0/1 (Erudin Burning)

Spirit of Erud says 'I should have known Arbin was traitorous. Everything about him seems so transparent now. Why did I not remember his twisted ways sooner? Enough contemplation, the time to act is upon us. Venture forth into the burning city and bring me back a charred piece of wood, a sample of veracious oil, and a page torn from the Tome of Acumen. With any luck, they can still be found within what is left of Erudin. The items appear to be mundane, so I'm convinced they've been left untouched by the heretics.'

Find and deliver a charred piece of wood to Erud 0/1 (Erudin Burning)

Find and deliver a sample of veracious oil to Erud 0/1 (Erudin Burning)

Find and deliver a page from the Tome of Acumen to Erud 0/1 (Erudin Burning)

Task Window Says: The Spirit of Erud needs item to craft a torch of truth. A charred piece of wood can be found in the burning rubble. A sample of veracious oil can be collected near the storage barrels within the remains of Blue Hawk's. The Tome of Acumen should be located in the library.

The three items in question are groundspawns in the southern portion of the zone.

Wood: -1200, 190, 37 (in the burning rubble just northwest of the library)
Oil: -1420, -25, 28 (inside the building in the southeast)
Tome: -1265, 60, 28 (first floor of the library in the burning pile of books)

Speak to the Spirit of Erud 0/1 (Erudin Burning)

You say, 'Hail, Spirit of Erud'

Spirit of Erud says 'I used the items you brought me to create a torch of truth. How my hands knew what to craft, is a mystery to me. All I can say is that it feels as if they've done this a hundred times before... but I digress. Let the light of the torch shine before each guild master, revealing the truth of their existence, however terrifying it may be.'

You receive a Torch of Truth.

Light the torch before Ghanlin Skyphire 0/1 (Erudin Burning)

Equip the torch while standing next to Ghanlin. This spawns a shade which attacks.

a Shade of Nightmare appears from the void, engulfing you in nightmarish shadows.

Defeat the Shade of Nightmare 0/1 (Erudin Burning)

It hits for a max ~8,000 and casts "Veil of Darkness":

Veil of Darkness: Single Target, Magic (-650)
1: Decrease Hitpoints by 8000 per tick
2: Blindness (1)
3: Silence

a Shade of Nightmare has been slain by _____!
a Shade of Nightmare's corpse dissolves into a thick black mist and is carried away by the chilled night air.

Ghanlin Skyfire says 'Many thanks, friend. You have freed my mind from her dark influence.'

Light the torch before Markus Jaevins 0/1 (Erudin Burning)

Equip the torch while standing next to Markus. This spawns a shade which attacks.

a Shade of Torment lets out an anguished shriek as it rushes toward you!

Defeat the Shade of Torment 0/1 (Erudin Burning)

It hits for a max ~8,000 and casts the spell "Night Terrors":

Night Terrors: Single Target, Magic (-650)
1: Decrease Hitpoints by 9000 per tick
2: Charm up to level 110

a Shade of Torment has been slain by _____!
a Shade of Torment's corpse dissolves into a thick black mist and is carried away by the chilled night air.

Markus Jaevins says 'Many thanks, friend. You have freed my mind from her dark influence.'

Light the torch before Lanken Rjarn 0/1 (Erudin Burning)

Equip the torch while standing next to Lanken. This spawns a shade which attacks.

a Shade of Horror appears before you, sending a chill through the air.

Defeat the Shade of Horror 0/1 (Erudin Burning)

It hits for a max ~8,000 and casts "Scream of Horror":

Scream of Horror: Single Target, Magic (-650)
1: Decrease HP when cast by 12000
2: Decrease Hitpoints by 4000 per tick
3: Stun (2.00 sec)

a Shade of Horror has been slain by _____!
a Shade of Horror's corpse dissolves into a thick black mist and is carried away by the chilled night air.

Lanken Rjarn says 'Many thanks, friend. You have freed my mind from her dark influence.'

Speak to the Spirit of Erud 0/1 (Erudin Burning)

You say, 'Hail, Spirit of Erud'

Spirit of Erud says 'My assumptions were correct; the guild masters were being influenced by nightmares. It's all beginning to come back to me now. I've lived out this torment countless times before. There is only one who is capable of weaving such an intricate and deceptive nightmare, and I know just how to reveal her. I remember hiding a crate of torches in the library. I must have known I'd be back here again... Meet me in front of the library, and together we shall end this horrific nightmare once and for all!'

Gather on the roof of the library 0/1 (Erudin Burning)

As you step onto the roof of the library, Terris Thule spawns and has this exchange:

Spirit of Erud says 'You have been revealed, Terris Thule. No longer shall you linger in the darkness of this lurid nightmare. Come forth, and writhe in the light of truth!'

Terris Thule says 'Oh Erud, how your tireless efforts amuse me! Do you not remember the last time we met here? The last time you attempted to break free of this magnificent dream I have crafted for you? What a terrible memory you have! Fret not; plaything. Your mind shall once again be cloaked in nightmares!'

She strikes down the Spirit of Erud and turns her attention to you.

Terris Thule senses an outsider presence and raises a boney finger in your direction, 'You will meet the same fate as the foolish Erud, and succumb to my nightmare!'

Defeat Terris Thule 0/1 (Erudin Burning)

NOTE: The task locks when Terris Thule dies.

She hits for a max ~8,500 and casts the spells "Enduring Nightmares", "Eternal Slumber" (note: both these are permanent effects), and "Nightmare's Shroud":

Enduring Nightmares: PB AE 200', Magic (-650)
1: Decrease Hitpoints by 5000 per tick
2: Increase Curse Counter by 30

Eternal Slumber: Single Target, Magic (-650)
1: Decrease Hitpoints by 7000 per tick
2: Increase Curse Counter by 30

Nightmare's Shroud: Self 0', Unresistable (-650)
1: Increase Absorb Damage by 100000
2: Increase Absorb Magic Damage by 100000

As you take her down to 0%, you see this unfold:

Terris Thule says 'Evade my nightmares for now, but you're no closer to finding Morell. Soon you will witness the full power of dreams!'

Terris Thule has been slain by _____!
Terris Thule crashes to the ground, while shrieks of anguish echo through the burning city.

Claim your reward from the ornate chest 0/1 (Erudin Burning)

Although the Spirit of Erud has no recollection of recent events, thanks to your efforts, one of the many nightmares Terris Thule weaves has been dissolved.

Spirit of Erud clutches his head in anguish and groans, 'Wh... where am I? What am I doing here? And why does my head hurt...?'

Task Rewards:

Experience (about 3% regular exp in Level 85)
262 platinum
33 Dream Motes
Faction with Dream Delvers

Known chest rewards (1 item + 1 spell per task):

Algot's Focus Crystal
Contained Black Winds of Corruption
Elementalist Rod of Control
Emascianite Firegem
Grinning Skull Buckler
Kiss of the Serpent
Sigiled Synochleon
Thulian Linked Helm
Unidentifiable Shard of Bone
Wrathborn Natureblade

Minor Nebulous Dream Fragment
Lesser Nebulous Dream Fragment
Median Nebulous Dream Fragment
Greater Nebulous Dream Fragment
Glowing Nebulous Dream Fragment

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