Sneaky Sarnak  

No matter what I say to the NPC, she will not give me the quest "Sneaky Sarnak". I have done everything leading up to it, including "Disappearing Dragons", but whatever I say to her, she keeps giving me the "Disappearing Dragons" quest. I even did that one, one more time hoping that would help but no :(

If you have the "Page's Note" in your INV you won't get Lcea's note and you get booted from the room. Destroy the pages note and try again. Why did some of my toons have the Pages Note still? Who can say??? LOL.

I did have 1 toon that it took a few times to get. If it fails try again,

Edited, May 27th 2023 12:17pm by Nemesissy Hmmm, that may be incorrect. 1 toon had both Pages note and Lceas note. Maybe the trick is just trying a few times.

Edited, May 27th 2023 12:32pm by Nemesissy

You just need to make the Stupefying Sarnak Pheromones., not use it. After you get the task to Speak with the sarnak, find any Sarnak in the zone. Keep hailing until you see the [help] You will get attacked, but just fend it off until everyone in the party has Hailed-> Help. Took me 30 seconds get get it for all 3 of my 3-box toons. I did not have to say Who is Dry'dn either. Just got the next step after clicking on [Help].

If you have a group with the power, you can just engage the mobs at the gate and have everyone keep spamming 'hail' then clicking on the "help" text. No need for mezzing or using the spray.

As you're probably used to by now, if you're in a group, you're going to get the 2 mobs x your group members.

Even more idiotic, it's possible to aggro the guards who wander near Paulus. So pull away from him to fight without undesired adds.

[Fri Jan 19 19:44:32 2018] You say, 'Hail, Indagatrix Salus Acilia'
[Fri Jan 19 19:44:33 2018] Indagatrix Salus Acilia says, 'Your help with [Gorenaire:Tell me more about Gorenaire.] is appreciated. I have another [task:What task?] to investigate the [sarnak:What are the sarnak doing?]. I have more [information:What information?] for you if you wish, or you can just go for it.'
[Fri Jan 19 19:44:36 2018] You say, 'What task?'
[Fri Jan 19 19:44:36 2018] Indagatrix Salus Acilia says, 'Please finish finding what happened with [Gorenaire:Tell me more about Gorenaire.]. Did you need me to summarize the [risk:Yes, what are the risks?]?'
[Fri Jan 19 19:44:56 2018] You have been assigned the task 'Sneaky Sarnak'.

Step 2

[Fri Jan 19 19:50:37 2018] You say, 'Hail, Ambassador Paulus'
[Fri Jan 19 19:50:37 2018] Your task 'Sneaky Sarnak' has been updated.
[Fri Jan 19 19:50:37 2018] Ambassador Paulus says, 'Greetings. Wait what did you do. Did you bring them to kill me?'

Step 4

[Fri Jan 19 19:58:03 2018] You say, 'Hail, Ambassador Paulus'
[Fri Jan 19 19:58:14 2018] You say, 'Ambush'
[Fri Jan 19 19:58:14 2018] Ambassador Paulus says, 'I apologize for accusing you. Instead of bringing the sarnak to me, you saved me. How can I [assist:I need your assistance in investigating the sarnak.] you?'
[Fri Jan 19 19:58:21 2018] You say, 'I need your assistance in investigating the sarnak.'
[Fri Jan 19 19:58:21 2018] Ambassador Paulus says 'Ah. The sarnak.' He glances at the sarnak corpses. 'Our scouts have noticed an [increase:So Acilia is correct. There is reason to worry. An increase in their numbers is bad.] in their numbers here and in the mountains nearby.'
[Fri Jan 19 19:58:23 2018] You say, 'So Acilia is correct. There is reason to worry. An increase in their numbers is bad.'
[Fri Jan 19 19:58:23 2018] Ambassador Paulus says, 'It's true. Their numbers are increasing and they seem to be [organized:And they are becoming more organized? That's not good.].'
[Fri Jan 19 19:58:25 2018] You say, 'And they are becoming more organized? That's not good.'
[Fri Jan 19 19:58:26 2018] Ambassador Paulus says, 'I'm not sure if they have a leader here or not. But there is one sarnak I have seen multiple times, but I don't know his name. I have an [idea:What is your idea?].'
[Fri Jan 19 19:58:28 2018] You say, 'What is your idea?'
[Fri Jan 19 19:58:29 2018] Ambassador Paulus says, 'Well. You see, I have a hobby that I think will be of use. [Pheromones:How will pheromones help?]'
[Fri Jan 19 19:58:30 2018] You say, 'How will pheromones help?'
[Fri Jan 19 19:58:31 2018] Ambassador Paulus says, 'Though they are intelligent, I believe that the sarnak are primitive. And because of this, pheromones can have a profound affect on them. With that in mind, I have a [formula:What is the formula?] that I think will work. Use it on yourself and it will make the sarnak friendly. And also, let me know if you need to create the pheromones [again:I need to create that stinky goop again.]'
[Fri Jan 19 19:58:36 2018] You say, 'What is the formula?'
[Fri Jan 19 19:58:36 2018] A mystical path appears before you.
[Fri Jan 19 19:58:36 2018] Your task 'Sneaky Sarnak' has been updated.
[Fri Jan 19 19:58:36 2018] Ambassador Paulus says, 'Yes. You will need honey from wasps, wood that never crumbles, the heart of fire elementals, and some musk from a sarnak. Stir it all in a mixing bowl. There are some bodies in the larger ruined building nearby. Perhaps they can give you a clue.'
[Fri Jan 19 19:58:38 2018] You say, 'I need to create that stinky goop again.'
[Fri Jan 19 19:58:39 2018] Ambassador Paulus says, 'Okay. Go ahead and collect components and make a new batch.'

Step 12

[Sat Jan 20 14:51:00 2018] You say, 'You can help me by telling me what the sarnak are doing here.'
[Sat Jan 20 14:51:00 2018] Your task 'Sneaky Sarnak' has been updated.
[Sat Jan 20 14:51:00 2018] A sarnak knight says, 'Even if you're interesting, I can't talk about our plans or motivations. Maybe [Dry'dn:Who is Dry'dn?] has something to say.'
[Sat Jan 20 14:51:03 2018] You say, 'Who is Dry'dn?'
[Sat Jan 20 14:51:04 2018] A sarnak knight says, 'I think you can find him to the south east.'

Step 13

[Sat Jan 20 15:01:12 2018] You say, 'Hail, Haggle Baron Dry`dn'
[Sat Jan 20 15:01:13 2018] Haggle Baron Dry`dn says, 'Why shouldn't I kill you?'
[Sat Jan 20 15:01:29 2018] You say, 'intentions'
[Sat Jan 20 15:01:29 2018] Haggle Baron Dry`dn says, 'What do you mean? Aren't you with the Combine? Is this a [test:No, this is not a test.]?'
[Sat Jan 20 15:01:34 2018] You say, 'No, this is not a test.'
[Sat Jan 20 15:01:34 2018] Haggle Baron Dry`dn says, 'Look. I did what [she:What she? Who do you mean 'she?'] asked. I have nothing more to say. If she wants more she can [pay:Why is this woman paying you?].'
[Sat Jan 20 15:01:41 2018] You say, 'What she? Who do you mean 'she?''
[Sat Jan 20 15:01:41 2018] Your task 'Sneaky Sarnak' has been updated.
[Sat Jan 20 15:01:41 2018] Haggle Baron Dry`dn gives you a suspicious look. If you don't know who she is, then you aren't whom I think you are. Go away.
[Sat Jan 20 15:01:46 2018] You say, 'Why is this woman paying you?'
[Sat Jan 20 15:01:47 2018] Haggle Baron Dry`dn says, 'You know the drill. Money moves Norrath.'

Step 18

[Sat Jan 20 15:24:22 2018] You say, 'Hail, Lcea Katta'
[Sat Jan 20 15:24:28 2018] You say, 'Why'
[Sat Jan 20 15:24:29 2018] Lcea Katta says, 'Because he is [lying:But, Wait. You say he is lying? I saw you kill him.]. Even to his last breath.'
[Sat Jan 20 15:24:32 2018] You say, 'But, Wait. You say he is lying? I saw you kill him.'
[Sat Jan 20 15:24:33 2018] Your task 'Sneaky Sarnak' has been updated.
[Sat Jan 20 15:24:33 2018] Lcea Katta says, 'Do not question me. You have no right, even if you helped save my father. I am grateful for that, but that does not entitle you to internal information vital for the Combine Empire. Go tell Salus Acilia that you are done.'

Step 19

[Sat Jan 20 15:26:02 2018] You say, 'Hail, Indagatrix Salus Acilia'
[Sat Jan 20 15:26:03 2018] Indagatrix Salus Acilia says, 'Your help with [Gorenaire:Tell me more about Gorenaire.] is appreciated. I have another [task:What task?] to investigate the [sarnak:What are the sarnak doing?]. I have more [information:What information?] for you if you wish, or you can just go for it.'
[Sat Jan 20 15:26:13 2018] Vivrig begins to cast a spell. <Benediction of Sanctity Rk. II>
[Sat Jan 20 15:26:17 2018] Vivrig is quickened by a sacred blessing.
[Sat Jan 20 15:26:38 2018] You say, 'Lcea Katta'
[Sat Jan 20 15:26:38 2018] Your task 'Sneaky Sarnak' has been updated.
[Sat Jan 20 15:26:38 2018] This is all disturbing. Praetor Denik has urgent need of your assistance. Find them.
[Sat Jan 20 15:26:38 2018] You receive 5 gold .
[Sat Jan 20 15:26:38 2018] You receive 425 platinum .
[Sat Jan 20 15:26:38 2018] You gain experience!
[Sat Jan 20 15:26:38 2018] Indagatrix Salus Acilia suddenly looks nervous and she stands up straight. 'Um. Okay.' Having trouble meeting your gaze, she stares at your forehead instead. 'If she says you are done, you are done. Thank you for your service to the Combine. I think Praetor Denik has some urgent business for you.'

if the mob is engaged with someone OTHER than you, or is mez'd, you can chain hail it, until it replies with:

What can I [help] you with?
eventually, saying help with yield a line of chat...
Even if you're interesting, I can't talk about our plans or motivations. Maybe [Dry'dn] has something to say.

training Haggle Baron Dry'dn w/ the sarnak of your choice engages it, n makes it susceptible to the chain hail sequence. just running around hailing random mobs is going to be very very very painful. Even with the Visiage of Chardok Royalty. You get, one, maybe two hails, n then you are attacked.

Wiped on 17 anyone know how to reset the spawns?

Search the bodies in the ruined building nearby 0/1 Scorched Woods

There is a building with Sarnak corpses not far from here. Stand on the corpses until you see the task update.

Must target or click on corpse