Anniversary Raid: Tower of Frozen Shadow

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Description:

Where: Plane of Knowledge
Who: Sam Napth [13th Anniversary Quests]
Rating:
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Information:
This Quest is Seasonal
Level:	95
Maximum Level:	125
Monster Mission:	No
Repeatable:	Yes
Can Be Shrouded?:	No
Quest Type:	Expedition
Quest Goal: Loot
Quest Items: Bloodstained Grey Gloves of the Murderer Bloodstained Mining Pick Broken Bottle Cracked Troll Spine Fitting Wedding Garb Flute of the Unrequited Jumjum Pie Lock of Drachnid Hair Midnight Veil Reflective Mirror Small Feline Bell Tisnya's Diary Visage of the Banshee
Related Zones: 13th Anniversary: Tower of Frozen Shadow: Raid Instance
Related Creatures: Aelfric the Flautist Britton Harmony Captain Pete Eggsniffer Farwhendle Higglespout Fixxin Followig Galdorin Visigothe Glob Hasten Bootstrutter Khasva Vei`Ras Lanys T`Vyl Maestro of Rancor - Tower of Frozen Shadow Mayong Mistmoore Mayong Mistmoore the Empowered Pastseeker Rhondarra Randal Reedsea Romella Sam Napth Seth Kimble The Maestro`s Repository The Performer The Performer`s Spirit Tired Farmer Jestle Tserrina Syl`Tor Tserrina`s Dracoliche Tserrina`s Keepsake Valdoon Kel`Novar Venril Sathir Warlord Ykesha Zi-Thuuli of the Granite Claw a Shard of the Granite Claw a hulking shadow beast a shadowbone ascendant a shadowbone deceiver a shard of fear a voracious bat an icy necromancer an old froglok dark reanimation
Related Quests: Anniversary Group Task: A Different Perspective Anniversary Shared Task: Breaking Mirrors Anniversary Shared Task: Ferocious Feralings Anniversary Shared Task: Responsible Mining Anniversary Shared Task: Rumor Has It Anniversary Shared Task: Step on a Crack Anniversary Solo Task: A Cat-tastrophe Anniversary Solo Task: Improper Boating Attire Anniversary Solo Task: Lucky 13 Anniversary Solo Task: Music For a Weary Soul Anniversary Solo Task: Not For the Rabbit Anniversary Solo Task: Spider's Bite Anniversary Solo Task: The Lady of Elks EverQuest Anniversary Events: An Overview
Era:
Recommended:
Group Size:	Raid
Min. # of Players:	6
Max. # of Players:	54
Appropriate Classes: All
Appropriate Races: All
Entered: Fri Mar 16 08:09:35 2012 Modified: Tue Dec 5 05:21:04 2023

Anniversary events tend to run from mid-March to mid-April (sometimes to mid-May) each year. They are not available during the "off season".

For an overview and list of EverQuest Anniversary events, see this quest entry.

This is a raid introduced with EverQuest's 13th anniversary. It is only available during anniversary season (was available in 2012 from mid-March to mid-June).

It begins with Sam Napth, a Halfling in the Plane of Knowledge at about -215, -90, -155 (next to the Soulbinder).

Pre-requisites for requesting the raid:
- All of Sam Napth's previous tasks

Pre-requisites for participating in the raid:
- None

NOTE: There is a one-time reward window granted for completing this entire raid expedition. It allows you to choose from the two augmentations as well as a host of faction boosts and experience options.

NOTE: Most mobs in this zone drop an item called "Fitting Wedding Garb". This item negates the zonewide snare/stat reduction effect. (If you die, you lose the item.)

Summary

- Say "stop to Mayong" to Sam Napth to trigger the raid.
- Say "ready" to zone into Iceclad.
- Click on the door to zone into the tower.

- Say "fitting garb" to Tserrina to trigger the Warlord Ykesha event:
------ Kill adds as they spawn; don't let Ykesha die; heal him to 100% health.
- Click the right-side mirror to port up to the second floor.

- Clear all trash.
- Say "lend your voices" to The Performer's Spirit to trigger the event, and then in either order:
------ Kill Zi-Thuuli (death touch trigger; spawns adds with caster-disruptive auras).
------ Kill Maestro of Rancor (kill The Performer and other skeletons as they activate to unlock Maestro's health).
------ Individual 4.5 day lockout for this event.
- Click the mirror to port up to the third floor.

- Clear the area of trash mobs.
- Obtain the 12 gifts from the NPCs:
------ an old froglok (hail)
------ Captain Pete ("wretched sands")
------ Eggsniffer ("dead")
------ Farwhendle ("Captain Pete")
------ Fixxin (hail)
------ Galdorin ("Abysmal Sea"; "Queen of Thorns")
------ Glob (hail)
------ Hasten ("pawns")
------ Khasva ("malevolence")
------ Pastseeker (hail in Vah Shir illusion)
------ Romella ("Mynthi Davissi")
------ Tired Farmer (hail)
- Wait for Lanys T`Vyl's spawn.
------ Fight Lanys T`Vyl to low health.
- Click the mirror to port up to the fifth floor.

- Clear the entire wedding party to spawn Valdoon Kel`Novar.
------ Kill Valdoon Kel`Novar (death touch trigger; targeted AE lifetap).
------ Individual 4.5 day lockout for this event.
- Click the mirror to port up to the sixth floor.

- Clear your way to Venril Sathir's room.
------ Kill Venril Sathir and the Dracoliche of Tserrina.
- Click the mirror to port up to the top floor.

- Set up in the event room; hail Tserrina to start it.
------ DPS Tserrina until Mayong Mistmoore spawns.
------ Balance their health to 30% while fending off numerous add waves.
------ Kill Mayong Mistmoore the Empowered.
------ Individual 4.5 day lockout for this event.
- This completes the expedition.

Initiating the Expedition

You say, 'Hail, Sam Napth'

Sam Napth glares at you angrily before quickly changing demeanor and speaking, 'Welcome back, _____... While our previous efforts to put a [stop to Mayong] did not work out as planned surely if we try again it will work out differently!' The halfling pauses for a moment and laughs uneasily, 'Then again you may just be here to work on one of the other tasks?'

You say, 'We'll put a stop to Mayong'

Sam Napth nods, an unnatural grin flashes across his face before he speaks, 'I suppose I am the fool for not seeing this earlier. It is up to you and your allies to put an end to the vampire god... again. Tell me when you are [ready] and I shall transport you as close to the Tower as I can.'

The Tower of Frozen Shadow is now available to you.

You say, 'Ready!'

Sam Napth grins and says, 'Good luck.'

LOADING, PLEASE WAIT...
You have entered The Iceclad Ocean.

Iceclad Ocean

You'll first zone into Iceclad Ocean where you'll find a fallen raid. If you hail the NPCs in this area, this is what you'll see:

You say, 'Hail, a distraught raider'

a distraught raider says 'So Sam has sent you here as well? Then I shall pray for your safe return from the tower. Tunare did not see fit to heed my wishes for my own allies, so I'm sure her infinite mercy is being saved for you and your party.' The cleric sighs, 'Of course if you would rather [return] to New Tanaan than spill your blood in the icy halls then I would be happy to transport you back.'

You say, 'Hail, an anguished adventurer'

an anguished adventurer says 'So Napth has talked you into storming the tower too?' The half elf chuckles, 'Well I wish you the best of luck, _____, you may need it. As you can clearly see by the weapons clutched in my allies' hands, we were not ill-prepared for what lay ahead of us in the tower, yet we stood no chance once we crossed the gate. It's still not too late to [return] to New Tanaan, life is more valuable than pride... To some.' The tired raid leader looks over his fallen allies and sighs. '

You say, 'Hail, a pensive heyokah'

a pensive heyokah glares, 'And hail to you, an obtrusive busy-body. Now away with you, I'm trying to locate an idiot's spirit in the afterlife so I can revive him. He owes me money!' The barbarian kicks a bit of snow over the dead dark elf's body.

You say, 'Hail, an irate reaver'

an irate reaver says 'I bet this fool would be alive if we had any semblance of direction from our godforsaken raid leader! I can count on one hand the number of minions I've lost under my command and that is only because I slew them myself for complaining too much. Back when I was in charge our raiders were a much tougher folk. Not like you modern day milksops trouping around in your 'heroic' armor and your ridiculous...' The reaver continues to complain but you stop listening.'

You can zone into the Tower of Frozen Shadow by clicking on the tower's door.

LOADING, PLEASE WAIT...
You have entered The Tower of Frozen Shadow.

Tower of Frozen Shadow: Stage 1 (First Floor - The Entrance)

On the first floor, you have to keep Warlord Ykesha from being killed and heal him to full. (No loot drops here.)

You say, 'Hail, Tserrina Syl`Tor'

Tserrina Syl`Tor stands over the body of a familiar fallen Troll. A small stream of blood trickles from her smiling lips as she looks up and speaks, 'Ah the wedding party has arrived, how wonderful!' She pauses, 'Oh, but you are not yet dressed for our joyous night. This will simply not do. No, I must insist that you don yourselves in more [fitting garb]...'

You say, 'Fitting garb?'

Tserrina Syl`Tor smiles and says, 'Bloodstained rags and skinless flesh shall better suit the occasion... Now if you would excuse me, I have a party to prepare.'

Tserrina speaks away from you as she approaches the mirror, 'My loyal servants, please see to it that this meddling troll is done away with and that our esteemed guests receive the 'proper' treatment.' She cackles gleefully as she vanishes from sight.

Objective: Defend Warlord Ykesha and clear the first floor of Tserrina's servants!

Many, many adds spawn. Some are known to be mezzable; some are stunnable; many have their own AEs (one add type may have an AE mez); some of them may mem blur.

Once Warlord Ykesha is at 100% health and all adds are dead, you see:

The walls echo with the sound of Tserrina's voice, despite your victory she sounds ecstatic, 'Well then, I suppose the master was right to invite you today.' Her tone changes to a playful yell, 'Mayong, my love, let these mortals feel the embrace of your presence!'

Warlord Ykesha thanks you for helping him take revenge on Tserrina's lesser minions.

The path to the second floor of the tower is now open.

Warlord Ykesha says 'Dem evil guys tries to kill meez after me helps dems get to tower! Me stay here and you go teach dems a lesson! Bash em gud!'

NOTE: If you let Warlord Ykesha die, you'll see this emote:

Warlord Ykesha's body explodes in a burst of ethereal force that empowers Tserrina's remaining guards!

Tower of Frozen Shadow: Stage 2 (Second Floor - The Library)

Clear the area of trash mobs. Once the last trash mob dies, you'll see:

The Performer cocks his dusty skull and poses dramatically. Even in undeath, the minstrel before you has retained his poise and charm. His charred bones rattle as he addresses the room, 'On the eve of this most sacred night we are blessed by your presence. I trust you all [remember your parts] in our great medley?'

You say, 'I remember my parts'

The Performer says, 'Has it really been that long since our last performance?' The Performer cackles gleefully, 'Take a moment to prepare yourselves, when you are ready to [lend your voices] let me know and we shall begin.'

You say, 'Ready to lend our voices'

The Performer Says, 'Wonderful! Pay attention to the cues and sing the next line of the song when called upon. The guards will arrive soon and attempt to break up our entertainment, so fend them off as best you can. Forgive me, but I'm actually giddy. The Master shall regret dragging us here to 'entertain' his mistress's guests!'

As The Performer signals to Aelfric to start the melody a violent shaking overtakes the room! The bodies of the bard troupe are burned and tossed about violently. Severed skulls roll down the aisles landing next to broken hands still clutching ancient instruments. A booming voice cries out in an eerily pleasant tone, 'Caught by surprise, mortals!?'

Zi-Thuuli of the Granite Claw says 'You continue to put up an admirable fight, but your journey ends here!'

Objective: Defeat the Maestro of Rancor and Zi-Thuuli of the Granite Claw!

Both these nameds go live at once. They each hit for a max ~19,000 (maybe more?).

Zi-Thuuli of the Granite Claw casts a gargoyle death touch trigger ("Greater Spreading Stone" which is cured by curse cure); "Greater Immobilizing Stone"; and "Wings of the Greater Gargoyle". He also spawns gargoyle adds called "a Shard of the Granite Claw". These adds each have an aura around them that disrupt spell casting. While they can be melee'd to death, it is best to leave them mezzed. For every tick they spend under a mez spell, they take about 20% damage.

Greater Spreading Stone: Single Target, Chromatic (-1000)
1: Increase Curse Counter by 16
2: Illusion: Gargoyle
3: Improved Spell Effect: Greater Spreading Stone Trigger

Greater Immobilizing Stone: Single Target, Chromatic (-825)
1: Stun (6.00 sec)
2: Decrease Hitpoints by 1000
3: Feign Death

Wings of the Greater Gargoyle: PB AE 1000', Chromatic (-825)
1: Decrease Hitpoints by 5500

The Maestro of Rancor activates the Performer skeletons one by one (these adds activate one at a time based on the Maestro's health). You have to kill these adds in order to unlock the Maestro's health. After the fifth add dies, the Maestro can be killed. Maestro also casts an AE lifetap:

Deadlier Lifetap: Targeted AE 200', Magic (-850)
1: Decrease Hitpoints by 30770

Upon the deaths of these two, a chest spawns with loot and you gain a 4.5 day lockout timer (reward information is listed in the bottom section of this writeup).

Zi-Thuuli of the Granite Claw has been slain by _____!
Zi-Thuuli's spirit returns to the Demi-Plane of Blood.

Maestro of Rancor has been slain by _____!
The Maestro's spirit returns to the Plane of Hate. His disembodied voice rings in your ears, 'You are on your own now Mayong!'

Tserrina's voice fills the halls. While her tone is still pleasant there are faint bits of frustration in her words, 'Well... You are all certainly proving to be a... lively... bunch. Perhaps my love disagreed with my choice of entertainment... That is fine... I shall offer you my thanks in removing an annoyance and allow you to meet with the rest of our guests on the next floor.'

The Maestro's Repository materializes in the south side of the library.

The path to the third floor of the tower is now open.

Tower of Frozen Shadow: Stage 3 (Third Floor - The Dining Area)

A bell echoes through the hall and the regal voice of a butler addresses the crowd, 'Honored guests of the Master, dinner will be served in thirty minutes. Please take this time to prepare yourselves for the banquet. Speak to one another and do try to avoid any more violent outbursts. We would not want to damage any of the fine gifts you have brought for our joyous ceremony.'

Objective: Collect the wedding gifts from the 12 honored guests.

The honored guests with gifts remaining to be obtained can be located using the find command.

Note: These NPCs are findable via the Find (CTRL+F) function) and disappear from the Find function after their gift has been obtained.

an old froglok

You say, 'Hail, an old froglok'

an old froglok says 'The sound of silence, the path you walk, the plan you have, do not fail! Take this, it is dangerous out there.'

__ of 12 gifts have been obtained! (Visage of the Banshee)

Captain Pete

You say, 'Hail, Captain Pete'

Captain Pete seems to be staring at the cover of the overturned book, 'Yarr! Thar be a good tale of swindling' and piratin'! Reminds me o' [me ship], 'er at least what's left o'er!'

You say, 'Me ship?'

Captain Pete shakes his head, 'Poor memory on yeh 'eh? Famous as I be, you should know the name of my ship! Ya seem familiar, I'm sure we've worked together before!'

(What was the name of Captain Pete's ship?)

You say, 'Wretched Sands'

Captain Pete says 'Yarr! Me ship, gallant beauty she was... 'ere, somethin' fer yer pockets.'

__ of 12 gifts have been obtained! (Broken Bottle)

Eggsniffer

You say, 'Hail, Eggsniffer'

Eggsniffer begins singing a song with his now blood-filled lute,
Eggsniffer sniff, Eggsniffer proud,
Eggsniffer always play lute real loud.
Eggsniffer dance, Eggsniffer red,
Eggsniffer has long been [...].

(He seems to be at a loss for his next rhyme.)

You say, 'Dead!'

Eggsniffer howls happily and gives you what you assume to be a gift.

__ of 12 gifts have been obtained! (Bloodstained Grey Gloves of the Murderer)

Farwhendle Higglespout

You say, 'Hail, Farwhendle Higglespout'

Farwhendle Higglespout says 'A good merchant is never late, even as dubious as I was to come to this strange place... Speaking of dubious, I have something for that miserable [thief] if you see him, compliments of our last dinner together!'

You say, 'What thief?'

Farwhendle Higglespout says 'I would expect you to know his name before I have you going off and delivering things to him.'

(What is the name of the "Thief" that Farwhendle speaks of?)

You say, 'Captain Pete'

Farwhendle Higglespout cackles, 'Nay, I don't actually have some sordid prize for the fellow, but that's a good memory you got there, _____. Go ahead and take this gift though. I will be going home before I can deliver it to the Master and The Lady.'

__ of 12 gifts have been obtained! (Lock of Drachnid Hair)

Fixxin Followig

You say, 'Hail, Fixxin Followig'

Fixxin Followig says 'They have me under surveillance until dinner is over! Something about trying to slay the cooks.' He begins muttering to himself, 'Into the werewolves' den, I have no idea what I agreed to come here...''

(Fixxin would appreciate some privacy. Perhaps if you killed those armored guards stationed in his room?)

You say, 'Hail, Fixxin Followig'

Fixxin Followig grins, 'Excellent! In fact, so excellent I have a prize for your hard work. They tried to confiscate my weapons when I arrived here but I snuck a this past 'em! Don't ever let your enemy catch you off guard... Plus, I can't imagine that vampire would be too pleased with this as a gift anyway.'

__ of 12 gifts have been obtained! (Bloodstained Mining Pick)

Galdorin Visigothe

You say, 'Hail, Galdorin Visigothe'

Galdorin Visigothe seems to be mid-thought as you interrupt him, 'Such an interesting collection of stories and tomes stored here...' You realize he was addressing you as he looks up and says, 'I'd be willing to share one of these tomes with anyone travelled enough to tell me where they have seen me perform.'

(Where is Galdorin most famous for performing?)

You say, 'Abysmal Sea?'

Galdorin Visigothe says 'Close, but that is not the vessel that carried us out on the open sea.'

(What is the name of the ship that sits in the Abysmal Sea?)

You say, 'Queen of Thorns'

Galdorin Visigothe says 'A sharp memory you have! Very well, here is an..."interesting"... book. Some of the images are rather graphic, so best keep it away from your easily offended friends.'

__ of 12 gifts have been obtained! (Tisnya's Diary)

Glob

You say, 'Hail, Glob'

Glob says 'Me thank you! Give you dis. It from Glob friend, friend not so lucky as Glob...'

__ of 12 gifts have been obtained! (Cracked Troll Spine)

Hasten Bootstrutter

You say, 'Hail, Hasten Bootstrutter'

Hasten Bootstrutter says 'You again! I suppose this whole affair is making more sense now. First the invitation and now 'this' strange place. Yes indeed, it seems you and I are both [pawns] in some grand game.'

You say, 'Pawns?'

Hasten Bootstrutter says 'Seems quite odd that something this elaborate would be masterminded by a simple Halfling doesn't it?' The gnome grins, 'You seem capable of figuring out where this is all going. I will offer you this, as it may come in handy on your adventure.' The Gnome hands you a small trinket and nods, 'Go ahead and make your way to the top of the tower and do what must be done.'

__ of 12 gifts have been obtained! (Midnight Veil)

Khasva Vei`Ras

You say, 'Hail, Khasva Vei`Ras'

Khasva Vei`Ras stands admiring the statue of Tserrina, 'She was quite lovely in her mortal life...' She pauses before continuing, 'Such a crumbling beauty... It certainly shows that The Master has interesting [taste] though, wouldn't you agree?'

You say, 'Taste?'

Khasva Vei`Ras says 'He has a notable attraction to the Teir`Dal, but more interestingly the Koada`Dal from which they descend...' She stops, 'I can tell that's not what you're interested in though, _____. I won't humor you with misdirection like the others, you are on a dangerous mission. I know you feel the same unease that I do about The Master's intentions. I believe this is the first time in his life that he himself is not sure of the [outcome] of our lives.''

You say, 'What outcome?'

Khasva Vei`Ras nods, 'Surely you must find it odd that he would enlist the help of his mortal enemies to reach the top of this tower? Or have you forgotten who it was that interrupted the reconstruction of Innoruuk's chosen [weapon], and yet here he is with Lanys T`Vyl in tow!' She pauses again before continuing, 'I do not know how nor why, but I can feel his malaise with this whole situation. You and he are not at truly odds, yet you have convinced yourselves that you are.'

You say, 'What weapon?'

Khasva Vei`Ras balks at your continued questioning, 'The Governor of the Wicked!' She roars, 'May your god help you if my knowledge is being wasted upon the willfully ignorant!'

(Name the weapon that Khasva speaks of...)

You say, 'Malevolence'

Khasva Vei`Ras regains her composure, 'My apologies, I have been beset on all sides by the faithless and foolish. As I was saying, The Master now stands at the top of the tower in an effort to unlock the mystery behind the strange shard that landed here. Though dormant since his defeat at your hands in Solteris he has not been without knowledge of what is occurring on Norrath. It was only a matter of time after you adventurers cast the Alaran artifact to the sky that it would eventually rain down upon us again... A strange twist of fate that a splintered shard would come crashing down here, but Norrath is full of strange twists of fate...'

Khasva Vei`Ras smiles, 'But enough of that, dinner is soon and we both have destinies to fulfill.' She digs through her pack and pulls out a glowing mirror, 'My destiny was to ensure that you were given this. It is your destiny to determine its use.' She hands you the artifact and nods, saying nothing more than that.

__ of 12 gifts have been obtained! (Reflective Mirror)

Pastseeker Rhondarra

You say, 'Hail, Pastseeker Rhondarra'

Pastseeker Rhondarra seems uninterested in speaking to you in your current form, 'The guests here are so... boring... If only there were someone here worth looking at.'

(Perhaps Rhondarra would be more interested in speaking to you if you took on a more familiar appearance.)

(Use a Vah Shir illusion.)

You say, 'Hail, Pastseeker Rhondarra'

Pastseeker Rhondarra says 'Oh what a lovely specimen you are!', She digs through her pockets and hands you a small trinket, 'Please, take this, as a personal gift from me to you. I'm sure Mayong has enough treasures that he won't miss this one.''

__ of 12 gifts have been obtained! (Small Feline Bell)

Romella

You say, 'Hail, Romella'

Romella stares longingly at the statue of Mayong before speaking, 'It makes sense now, the dinner, the superstition... You must put a stop to the [Master].'

You say, 'The Master?'

Romella says 'Yes, Mayong Mistmoore The Master of the Demi-Plane of Blood, not all of us are ignorant to what is going on here. Slowly but surely his influence over this tower is becoming stronger. I fear for our lives should his mistress learn of his true [motives].''

You say, 'His motives?'

Romella says 'It is obvious Tserrina has deluded herself into believing that Mayong has returned to fulfill his broken vows.' The Gypsy sighs, 'She is suffering the same fate as [our Princess who shan't be named].''

(What is the name of the Gypsy Princess that Romella speaks of?)

You say, 'Mynthi Davissi'

Romella scowls, 'Speak not her name! Take this trinket and hurry along, it is up to you to put a stop to this ghastly affair before we all end up as lycanthropic servants!'

__ of 12 gifts have been obtained! (Flute of the Unrequited)

Tired Farmer Jestle

You say, 'Hail, Tired Farmer Jestle'

Tired Farmer Jestle smiles, 'Thanks be unto the great Rainkeeper for sending you to save me from my plight of sleep deprivation... Please, take this as a small token of my gratitude. That rude old vampire won't miss it!'

__ of 12 gifts have been obtained! (Jumjum Pie)

Soon after talking to the NPCs:

The din of hushed conversation suddenly disperses with the echoing of a bell.

Tserrina speaks, 'As wonderfully thoughtful as I find the gesture, attending this dinner is a privilege I had hoped to save for a more honored guest. As such, I must now offer all of you to her as a small token of reconciliation.'

Lanys T'Vyl coughs in disgust, her voice echoing from Tserrina's bedroom, 'Ugh, the stench of that loathsome harlot still soils these halls. What's worse yet is that the small bit of solace I could take in being the guest of honor at this dinner has been taken from me! The pain you will all suffer here tonight shall be the thing of legends!'

Objective: Defeat Lanys T'Vyl.

Lanys T`Vyl spawns in the northeastern room of this floor. She is not auto-aggro and can be engaged when you're prepared:

Lanys T`Vyl points her blade toward _____ and smiles.

She hits for a max ~20,000 (maybe more) and occasionally wipes her hatelist save for one random person:

Lanys T`Vyl is displeased with the amount of people vying for her attention.

Lanys T`Vyl shifts her attention to someone else that has been irritating her and forgets the transgressions of everyone else!

Note: The Visage of the Banshee from this stage can be used against Lanys:

_____ dons their Visage of the Banshee and yells at Lanys T`Vyl which makes her super angry and causes her to fight less effectively.

Once she reaches 20%, she'll go inactive:

Lanys T'Vyl roars, 'I yield to the hatred in your hearts!' She shakes her head and draws her blade back before disappearing from sight.

Tserrina's voice breaks the silence of the wedding hall, her tone is excited but she does not seem to be speaking to you, 'My love, our guests have nearly arrived... Are you yet ready to greet them?'

A few seconds pass and no reply is heard. She now addresses your party, 'Very well mortals, I know my beloved too well to think he had not planned all of this. Just like every time before, you are all simply playing into his plan. Now please, enjoy the party!'

Objective: Defeat all of Tserrina's wedding party.

Tower of Frozen Shadow: Stage 4 (Fifth Floor - The Wedding)

On the fifth floor (wedding area), clear the entire wedding party to spawn Valdoon Kel`Novar. The mobs will activate and charge your raid on their own.

Note: The Broken Bottle and Jumjum Pie from the previous stage can be used on these mobs to hinder their attacks:

_____ slashes Damab across the face with a Broken Bottle causing them to fight much less effectively.

_____ hands a slice of Jumjum Pie to Damab who then eats it and becomes slower, fatter and less able to fight effectively.

Once the last of the wedding party dies:

A loud sigh emanates from the ceiling, 'I suppose you mortals think you've earned the right to progress to the next floor now?' The disembodied voice laughs, 'While I thank you for clearing that miserable lot from these halls, I must now put an end to your little charade of progress...'

The impressive body of Valdoon Kel'Novar materializes in the center of the room.

Objective: Defeat Valdoon Kel`Novar.

NOTE: The Bloodstained Grey Gloves received from the dinner guests can be used against Valdoon here.

_____ slaps Valdoon Kel`Novar in the face with their Bloodstained Grey Gloves of the Murderer which confuses him greatly and causes him to fight less effectively.

Valdoon Kel`Novar hits for a max ~20,000; casts "Greater Spreading Stone" (curse death touch trigger); "Greater Soul Consumption"; and "Deadlier Lifetap":

Deadlier Lifetap: Targeted AE 200', Magic (-850)
1: Decrease Hitpoints by 30770

Greater Soul Consumption: Single Target, Magic (-950)
3: Decrease Hitpoints by 4616 per tick

Greater Spreading Stone: Single Target, Chromatic (-1000)
1: Increase Curse Counter by 16
2: Illusion: Gargoyle
3: Improved Spell Effect: Greater Spreading Stone Trigger

Upon Valdoon's death:

Valdoon Kel`Novar vanishes in a flash! His disembodied voice speaks, 'Very well mortals, you have proven your point...' He lets out a final bit of laughter, 'Enjoy what lies ahead for you.'

Tserrina's keepsake of small trinkets materializes in the wedding hall.

Upon Valdoon's death, a chest called "Tserrina`s Keepsake" spawns with loot (listed at the bottom of this writeup) and you gain a 4.5 day lockout timer.

Tower of Frozen Shadow: Stage 5 (Sixth Floor - Venril & The Dracoliche)

The mobs on this floor aren't KOS, but you can kill them if you need more debuff blockers.

Note: The Cracked Troll Spine can be used against the brittle skeletons.

_____ swings their Cracked Troll Spine into a brittle skeleton really hard causing its own spine to break, weakening it significantly.

Step into Venril Sathir's room:

Tserrina's words are strained, her previous exuberance sounds as if it has waned, '...D...Deal with these mortals!' She turns from addressing Venril to retreat up the tower.

The low hiss of Sathir's voice invades your mind, 'Do you not sssee the reality of the ssssituation? You have already lossst this fight! As we ssspeak you are already too late to sssstop uss!' The ancient Iksar emperor laughs, 'Fight me if you musssst. You ssssimply delay the inevitable!'

Objective: Defeat Venril Sathir.

A faint whisper follows Tserrina's departure, '...Mayong my love?'

Venril Sathir shouts, 'Let us put that ssssilly woman's gift to use... Arise my pet! Arise from the depthsss of fear and fell these would-be heroes!'

Venril Sathir hisses coldly and begins a dark conjuration.
Tserrina`s Dracoliche roars furiously and begins beating its skeletal wings!

Venril Sathir hits for a max ~20,000; as does the Dracoliche (single-target rampages). Venril Sathir casts "Deadlier Lifetap":

Deadlier Lifetap: Targeted AE 200', Magic (-850)
1: Decrease Hitpoints by 30770

The Dracoliche has two emote-based directional AEs:

Rear Emote: The Dracoliche swings its tail, preparing a fear inspiring strike!

The above is a five-second warning for "Fearsome Tail Swipe":

The Dracoliche violently whips its tail, inspiring fear in all those that stand behind it!

Fearsome Tail Swipe: Directional 300', Magic (-910)
1: Fear up to level 400

Frontal Emote: The Dracoliche rears its head back and prepares to unleash a fear inspiring roar!

The above is a five-second warning for "Fearsome Roar":

The Dracoliche roars, causing all of those that stand in front of it to run away in fear!

Fearsome Roar: Directional 300', Magic (-910)
1: Fear up to level 400
Spell Icon

Once Venril Sathir dies, you'll see:

Venril Sathir shouts, 'Misssstmoore, you are on your own now! The dark one will not be far behind these mortalsss...'

Once both are dead, you'll see:

Tserrina`s Dracoliche has been slain by _____!
The lifeless bones of the dracoliche fall to the ground as the dark forces animating it are dispelled.

With the ancient lich and dracoliche defeated the path to the final floor is now open to you.

Objective: Find what lies at the top of the tower.

There is no loot for this stage.

Tower of Frozen Shadow: Stage 6 (Top Floor - Mayong & Tserrina)

Set up in the final room with Tserrina and Mayong. When ready for a fight, hail Tserrina to activate the event:

You say, 'Hail, Tserrina Syl`Tor'

Tserrina speaks with an obvious air of concern in her voice, 'My love, our guests have arrived. Shall I make any more preparations for our ceremony?'

The ancient vampire stands with his gaze transfixed upon the eerie shard. His attention to the artifact is unwavering as he addresses his mistress for what seems like the first time, 'There is yet much to do my love. Entertain our guests for a few more minutes.'

Tserrina nods, 'Very well.' She turns and addresses your party, 'Mortals, I applaud your efforts and your willingness to ascend my home just to bear witness to the most wondrous day of my life. I shall reward you all with the suffering you so actively desire!'

Tserrina Syl`Tor vanishes before quickly reappearing.

Mayong Mistmoore disappears. Tserrina spawns on the other side of the room and aggros. She hits for a max ???? (no rampage; no flurry; no known spells).

Once Tserrina reaches 75% health, Mayong Mistmoore respawns and aggros. He hits for a max ???? and single-target rampages (no flurry):

Tserrina cries out, 'My beloved, these pests are becoming more than I can handle. Please... Help me!'

Mayong violently strikes the crystalline formation causing a number of shards to break off and fall to the ground. He draws his blade and turns, his demeanor is uncharacteristically hostile, 'You fools have no idea the danger we are in!'

Mayong Mistmoore mutters under his breath, 'Tserrina...'

From here, the two have to be balanced in health. If they fall out of balance by any more than 4-5%, they regenerate.

Mayong Mistmoore has an AE death touch which is preceded by the following emote:

Mayong Mistmoore raises his sword, preparing to slash anyone standing nearby.

This is a six-second warning for "Greater Decapitating Chop" (NOTE: The tank can ignore this emote as the DT will not affect Mayong Mistmoore's current target):

The Master slashes in a circle around himself!

Greater Decapitating Chop: Single Target, Unresistable (0)
1: Feign Death
2: Decrease Hitpoints by 5000000

During this portion of the event, numerous crystal golems called "a shard of fear" spawn at the crystal in the room. A wave of golems spawns every 40 seconds. This emote is seen nine seconds in advance of their spawn:

The crystal shard begins buzzing.

This emote is seen as they spawn:

Several constructs of crystal break free from the giant shard!

These golems hit for a max ~8,000; AE rampage; and are mezzable.

Also during this event, numerous bats called "a voracious bat" spawn. A wave of bats spawns every 45-90 seconds. This is emote is seen a few seconds before their spawn:

You hear the faint screeching of bats.

This emote is seen as they spawn:

The room echoes with the screeching of a dozen bats!

These bats hit for a max ~2,500 and single-target rampage. Don't be fooled by the low max hit: What they lack in damage, they make up for in large spawn numbers. These bats can be killed with root spells:

a voracious bat squeaks in horror as it is rooted helplessly to the ground.
a voracious bat squeaks in horror as it is rooted helplessly to the ground.
a voracious bat squeaks in horror as it is rooted helplessly to the ground.

In addition, any death in the raid causes the spawn of a ghoul called "dark reanimation". These adds hit for a max ~12,000 and are immune to mez (but can be stunned).

NOTE: Several of the items collected in from the dinner guests earlier in the expedition can be used here:

_____ reads a passage from Tisnya's Diary to Tserrina Syl`Tor which makes her jealous and causes her to fight less effectively.

_____ points their Reflective Mirror toward Tserrina Syl`Tor which causes her to recoil in horror and dampens her ability to call forth the shards of fear.

_____ plays a dissonant love song on their Flute of the Unrequited to Tserrina Syl`Tor which makes her uneasy and causes her to fight less effectively.

_____ rings their Small Feline Bell in front of Mayong Mistmoore causing him to look slightly melancholy and makes him slower to call forth his army of bats.

_____ shows Mayong Mistmoore a Lock of Drachnid Hair causing him to remember simpler times and causes him to fight less effectively.

_____ dons their Midnight Veil and looks at Mayong Mistmoore causing him to be less likely to use his sword slash attack.

_____ swings their Bloodstained Mining Pick into a shard of fear, shattering it instantly.

Once Tserrina and Mayong reach about 30%, you'll see this exchange:

Tserrina stumbles, losing her composure, 'I do not think I can continue much longer my love! I fear our guests may get the best of us soon.'

Mayong continues fighting as he addresses Tserrina, 'Us? Us!? Does your incessant chattering know no end? Has your mind deteriorated to the same horrific state as your tired husk!?'

Tserrina recoils in horror, tears welling in her scarred eyes, 'Mm...my love... We are to be wed today. Why would you act this way?'

Mayong laughs, 'Because you are unnecessary. It was simple misfortune that this shard landed in your icy prison!'

Tserrina cries, 'We were destined to be together! This form, my body, this was your doing! I gave my life to be yours!'

Mayong laughs, brandishing his blade, 'In my hand I hold Erilynne, a beauty that would stun even the most stoic man... In my court I keep Althea, Brenda and Christine, a trio of temptresses who rivaled the loveliness of Erollisi in their prime... My home is host to more unspoiled flesh than you could ever hope to compare to!'

Tserrina lets forth a blood-curdling shriek, 'KILL HIM!'

Tserrina disappears and Mayong turns into "Mayong Mistmoore the Empowered". It's not known if he actually increases in strength here or if he starts casting any additional AEs. He does keep up with his death touch trigger, and adds continue spawning like normal.

From this point and until his death, the corpse of anyone who dies is warped to the pit at the tower's zone-in:

Mayong Mistmoore raises his hand and casts _____'s corpse into the pit at the bottom of the tower!

If you fail at any time (event mobs are left idle), you'll see:

The room flashes and the top of the tower reverts to an earlier time... except for your party.

Upon his death:

For a moment following the vampire god's death the room is silent. The strange fear shard continues to radiate but all seems right with the world once again...

The familiar voice of Sam Napth echoes through the room from the doorway, 'Splendid work, all of you. Once again you've proven yourselves capable of any task set before you, and this one not a moment too soon!'

The halfling peers down into the glazed eyes of Mayong and grins, his tone unusually arrogant as he speaks, 'You're a fool for trying to take this from me Mayong. There is no excuse for not realizing that they would come to put a stop to you.'

The sinister voice of Mayong replies, his previous tone of hostility has been replaced with one of veiled pleasure, 'Do not think for a moment that I was unaware of your plot, dark one. What's more is that you know for a fact that I shall return. Just as Drinal reclaims the sky from Ro I shall reinstate myself when the time is right. You know as well as I that these adventurers will have no more trouble stopping you than they did me... Yet my plans came to fruition this eve. You have failed, 'Sam Napth'.

Sam Napth looks up at the crystal and shouts in an increasingly hostile tone, 'And how is it you think you have won this, Mayong? You are dead and the power of the shard is mine for the taking!'

Mayong's sinister laugh precedes his final retort, 'I did not aim to take the power for myself, Dark one...' With those words the tower begins to shake! You can see sharp lines forming in the crystal and it starts to crack.

Sam Napth shouts in an otherworldly voice, 'NO!'

Sam Napth roars, 'This is not the end of me Mayong, for as long as there are other shards I will be waiting!' With these mysterious words the radically hostile halfing vanishes from sight.

The room returns to its previous silence. The strange fear shard no longer radiates with any power. Mayong has successfully thwarted the strange halfling from obtaining the power of the ancient artifact and you have successfully thwarted Mayong from existing on Norrath for any reasonable duration of time... Still... It seems rather odd that Sam was so interested in the power of fear.

Loot drops on Mayong Mistmoore's corpse (it's listed at the bottom of this writeup) and you gain a 4.5 day lockout timer for the event.

Reward Info

For Completing the Expedition

As of a patch on April 11, 2012, a one-time reward window pops up for completion of all events in this expedition. You can choose one out of numerous options. Options include the augmentations listed here, numerous faction boosts, raid leadership experience, and regular experience.

Stage 2 (Maestro & Zi-Thuuli)

The chest drops 2 augs per kill:

Dislodged Diamond of Blood
Unharnessed Soul Gem

Stage 4 (Valdoon)

The chest drops 1 aug per kill:

Dislodged Diamond of Blood
Unharnessed Soul Gem

Stage 6 (Mayong & Tserrina)

Loot consists of 1 "Erilynne Ornamentation" + 2 items from this list:

Crystallized Shadow Belt
Diamond Wedding Band
Finely Crafted Velium Ring
Fingerbone Necklace
Frozen Shadow Visor
Frozen Totem
Rune Etched Wedding Band
Totem of the Scholar
Tserrina's Symbol
Vhal`Sera Skull Earring

Rewards:

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