Curse of the Serpent
Details
Type
- Local Quest
Given by
- Dolphus
Region
- Astron Plains
Place
- Crimson Watch Camp
XP
- 15,000
Gold
- 5,000
Quest giver
Taking the quest
DolphusHello there. I am Dolphus, captain of the Crimson Watch here in Reedwind. What business do you have with me?
- YouI've heard about the Crimson Watch.
DolphusWe protect the settlers out here. Neither law nor nation holds sway in these lands, so someone has to take up the sword. At present, we're investigating a shrine to Haje in this region.
- YouA shrine to Haje?
DolphusHaje was the god who presided over seals and keys. The Oracle of Haje to the north was once dedicated to him.
- YouI see.
DolphusBut when Haje departed for the Hiram Mountains, his followers believed he had abandoned them. They destroyed the shrine with their own hands. Legend has it that Prophecy Stone imbued with Haje's power lies within. It is said that the events destined to unfold across the Auroria are recorded upon it. ... But we've encountered a problem in the course of our investigation.
- YouWhat's the problem?
DolphusWe can't get the Oracle of Haje open. Fitting for a shrine to the god of seals, it's locked up tight. The authorities are watching this investigation closely. We can't afford to come away empty-handed. I've sent Medelyn ahead to deal with the situation. Could you head to the entrance of Oracle of Haje, and help her find a way inside?
- YouAlright, I'll find Medelyn.
DolphusDivine will and prophecy aren't my field. Once you're there, trust Medelyn 's judgment. I expect your report will bring good news.
Finishing the quest
MedelynI'm Medelyn of the Crimson Watch. Captain Dolphus sent you, I take it. Good timing. I've just finished analyzing the spell... No, the curse.
- YouA curse?
MedelynAt first, I suspected the Cult of Eternity. We've been pursuing them for some time. But the traces left on the seal belonged to a Dobavion. A shaman who serves the Akasch.
- YouWhy here?
MedelynHaje is the god of seals and keys. His power still lies dormant within this temple, so naturally, those who serve beings from another world would see it as a threat. They've placed cursed totems at three towers scattered across Reedwind.
- YouSo should I just destroy the totems?
MedelynBrute force won't work. Curses like these are always bound by certain conditions. Think of it as a lock. So I prepared a key. I dealt with one of the Spectral Revenants wandering these lands and reforged one of its possessions. It's the Dagger of Dawn. Drive it into the totems to destroy them.