Troubled Waters: Rescue at Sea

[GS4-Seomanthe]

GS4-VANAH
Announcing a new instanced quest: Troubled Waters: Rescue at Sea on 04/26/2014 09:11 AM PDT

Sailing the Northern Waves of the Great Western Sea, krolvin warships raid the Elanthian coastline in the name of the Slavers Guild. The price for able men, women, and children keeps the Krol in business, as the slavery trade from Glaoveln to the Southern Waves of the Great Western Sea runs rampant.

Brave volunteers are called upon to board a chartered schooner and join a rescue mission to save those taken captive. The schooners sail out to known slave-trading routes to intercept krolvin ships, which volunteers board to meet the enemy head on. Because of the high volume of krolvin traffic on the trade routes, schooner captains dare not stay longer than two hours, lest krolvin reinforces arrive and add the volunteers to their slave inventory.

Up to 10 players can participate in the next GemStone IV Adventure, a small-scale quest that takes roughly two hours to complete. This is a combat-heavy quest, but is designed to accommodate a wide mix of professions and levels.

Prices, dates and times, and prize information to come!

~Vanah
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[FlayedAngel]

Oooooooh.

[Archigeek]

Did it this morning. Good fun.

[Jhynnifer]

It was a lot of fun.

Also your avatar still cracks me up.

[Aluvius]

Apparently it uses the GoS warcamp spawning system where you are safe from things out of your range if you don't attack them. Looks like they even put some thought into how aoe spells would work with that, too. Nice.

[GS4-Seomanthe]

Also your avatar still cracks me up.

I actually turned off viewing avatars so I can surreptitiously read the forums at work, so I forget what it is half the time. It does make me giggle whenever I think about it though, lol. Thanks for reminding me!

[bremerial]

Hah. My work blocks this forum :(

Bear in mind I don't participate in quests as a rule - with the exception of EG mini quests for carousel, knuckle bones and the like. But I found this one to be awesome. Very impressed with how people worked together. No egos but a coordinated approach, with a clear focus on the objective of freeing prisioners and a knock on benefit of some good loot.

Thoroughly enjoyable.

[Vorpodu]

Anybody know the prizes yet?

[Originate]

no word on the final loot, but several enhancive weapons were found while going through the quest.

[Geijon Khyree]

This is the dropped loot. When you consider it was 2 hours worth and we pawned a lot. It's impressive. We didn't get to the treasure cache, but it's been stated sea-themed trinkets.

http://forum.gsplayers.com/showthread.php?90037-Krolvin-Haul-for-Sale

[Originate]

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We are starting something different with prizes with this quest.

While on the krolvin warship, you can keep anything you loot of the krol, or anything you plunder from the Treasure Room. After the quest, you will be awarded blackscrip depending on how well you and your group did. You will get between 50 and 150 blackscrip for this quest.

That blackscrip can be spent at the Bait Shop, which will be right on the schooner dock in the Landing. You can buy a lot of little things, or save up across multiple runs for a bigger prize. Some of the prizes will rotate every three months.

Nothing in this initial batch attunes. For the first three months, the prizes are:
Prize Blackscrip Cost Details
Water-stained label 1 Labels for a label box.
Rusted iron can 1 Novelty can with a surprise inside!
Discolored krolvin tooth 1 Weavable item
Polished brass coin 1 Weavable item
Dark green seaweed 1 Weavable item
Delicate sandsilver 1 Weavable item
Salt-worn rigging 1 Weavable item
Bamboo music box 5 Tell of your adventures with music from the islands.
Polished brass compass 5 Never lose your way again!
Driftwood brig pendant 5 Crystal-holding jewelry that casts water walking.
Cormorant fletchings 10 These fletchings will impart cold flares on the arrows they are glued to.
Green jar of oil 10 Render your weapons more suitable for defeating the krolvin enemies!
Driftwood cube 10 Put your smarts to the test with this 3-layer spell puzzle.
Blue glass jar 10 Store your precious gems in this glass jar with an increased capacity!
Etched green bottle 15 A filled label box with increased capacity.
Rugged scallywag mask 20 Look like a pirate!
Golden rolaren sextant 25 Neckworn gold ring holder with unique messaging!
Seafarer's gloves 50 Casting gloves with ocean-related messaging; Casts Water Walking; Enhances Dexterity and Swimming bonuses!
Crystal blue bottle 50 You're never far from the seas with this exclusive sea-faring scent!
Driftwood poison locket 50 Store your favorite poisons in this concealable dispenser.
Cracked driftwood case 75 This case will turn your imbued wiregrass bracelets and anklets into tangled seaweed and kelp! The case does not degrade.
Narwhal horn hairstick 85 Enhance your Disarming and Perception skills with this fashionable hair-styling accoutrement.
Black rolaren cutlass 90 Five-times enchanted vacuum-flaring rolaren scimitar with two fusion slots.
Vultite lantern shield 100 Five-times enchanted, pocketed, and spiked shield; Enhances shield use and strength.
Golvern maul 100 Five-times enchanted zesty maul!
Brass plate case 100 Protect your belongings with a mechanical case that will boost your logic and trading skills.
Fake gold tooth 100 Enhances shield use, armor use and physical fitness.
Leather siegery case 150 Store your precious siegery in this miniature repair case.
Golvern battle axe 150 Five-times enchanted battle axe with a mounted skull. Enhances edged weapons bonus and stamina recovery.
Polished silver spyglass 150 Keep an eye on your enemies!
Azure silk robes 200 Keep your armor covered in style.
Salt-stained codex 200 This locked codex will store ten scrolls!
Deckmaster figurine 200 Win over your competitors with this formidable deckmaster miniature!
Salt-stained parchment 200 Invoke the power of the seas long after you head inland! This parchment will impart a special way for you to prepare your spells.
Wide brass spiral 300 When attached to your ear, this spiral allows one to understand the Krolgesh language!
Siren scale armor 400 Five-times enchanted reinforced leather with zests and a bit of critical protection!
Monir water cannon 500 Blast your foes out of their boots with this water cannon!
Bent briar pipe 500 With this briar pipe, you're only a rub away from a smoke! This item is self-filling.


There will also be a bonus prize for quest runs held in the month of May. To celebrate the release of this event, all participants will receive a siegery miniature painted in their own likeness.

~Vanah

[Originate]

multiple runs for a water cannon or pipe?...that is a bit disappointing..

[Zaigh]

More disappointing = max out 1 run for a siegery repair case I could buy for 25k silver in a landing shop.

:(

[Jarvan]

They do this in DR.. to be honest, the prizes there have ranged from .. wtf.. to OMG THIS IS FUCKING AWESOME.

Of course for the later.. it was like.. 10k script. And there was only one.

They also used it as a currency in an auction at their EG.

Also.. remember... you don't know what the treasure pile is yet. Think of the scrip as an added bonus.

[Geijon Khyree]

She also said prizes will rotate and if it's an indication they have consistently changed or revamped prizes based on feedback and popularity. I'm sure it'll settle into something worthy for the people participating.

[Jarvan]

She also said prizes will rotate and if it's an indication they have consistently changed or revamped prizes based on feedback and popularity. I'm sure it'll settle into something worthy for the people participating.

Very true.. and the best prizes in DR cost thousands of scrip.

My favorite item to buy was the 5 alteration card.. cost 5k tickets. Course, in DR.. alterations are few and far between.

As for weapons from there.. for example.. the longsword I would equate to say a 5 maybe 6x with HCW. Cost was 1250 scrip. (they don't use the same weapon stuff, but it's stats compared to regular stuff off the shelf is why I say that)

[Zaigh]

She also said prizes will rotate and if it's an indication they have consistently changed or revamped prizes based on feedback and popularity. I'm sure it'll settle into something worthy for the people participating.

They also said more prizes would be added to the Night at the Academy quest. I've seen that happen exactly once so far since it opened 2 years ago.

[Jarvan]

They also said more prizes would be added to the Night at the Academy quest. I've seen that happen exactly once so far since it opened 2 years ago.

I think people stopped running it when BSC came out.

[Jhynnifer]

Given how easy this quest was (Minus figuring out those two hatches because we focused on getting the slaves out), I'm not surprised by the prizes. Some of them look interesting and fun to play with. If the quest ends up being $13 or less I can see signing up for multiple runs. But even with the 10-people groups I'd rather do this with a pre-chosen group of people than open signups.

[Zaigh]

Sailing the Northern Waves of the Great Western Sea, krolvin warships raid the Elanthian coastline in the name of the Slavers Guild. The price for able men, women, and children keeps the Krol in business, as the slavery trade from Glaoveln to the Southern Waves of the Great Western Sea runs rampant. Brave volunteers are called upon to board a chartered schooner and join a rescue mission to save those taken captive. The schooners sail out to known slave-trading routes to intercept krolvin ships, which volunteers board to meet the enemy head on. Because of the high volume of krolvin traffic on the trade routes, schooner captains dare not stay longer than two hours, lest krolvin reinforces arrive and add the volunteers to their slave inventory. Up to 10 players can participate in the next GemStone IV Adventure, a small-scale quest starting at an introductory price of $14.99 that takes roughly two hours to complete. This is a combat-heavy quest, but is designed to accommodate a wide mix of professions and levels.

[Zaigh]

I did a breakdown of each item's cash and silver price based off min-mid-max scrips per run. It's in a google doc here - http://tinyurl.com/krxbajb

First tab is at base price, 2nd tab is with 10% discount.

[Zaigh]

Some details from Vanah on the customized to your character miniature:

Re: Pricing on 04/30/2014 10:51 PM EDT
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>Details!

You see GameMaster Vanah the Fortuneteller.
He appears to be a Giantman.
He is taller than average and appears to be old. He has sea blue eyes and a healthy, natural blush to his fair skin. He has tangled, indigo-streaked blue hair twisted up into a spiral. He has a round face, an upturned nose and thin ears.
He has a chest tattoo on his chest, and an ankle tattoo on his ankle.
He is in good shape.
He is holding a sephwir heavy crossbow in his right hand.
He is wearing a gold-stringed black canvas bag, a pair of rugged climbing boots, some double leather, a softened white suede satchel, a large symbol, a leather-strapped traveling doll trunk, and a survival kit.

>ask dockhand about prize
You ask the dockhand a question about your commemorative prize.
The leather-faced dockhand nods at you, reaches into his satchel, and tosses you a giant fortuneteller miniature!
>look my mini
Painted sea blue eyes gaze from the round face of the masterfully detailed likeness of a giant fortuneteller. He has tangled, indigo-streaked blue hair twisted up into a spiral. He grasps a sephwir heavy crossbow, ready for battle. Scratched into the bottom of one of his rugged climbing boots are the words, "Troubled Waters ~ 5114."

You see GameMaster Vanah the Warrior.
She appears to be a Half-Elf.
She is average height and appears to be very young. She has hazel eyes and fair skin. She has shoulder length, tousled brown hair. She has a freckled nose.
She is in good shape.
She is holding an austere vultite crescent axe in her right hand.
She is wearing a gold-inlaid thin kelyn warhorn, a suit of spiked dull grey plate and mail, a silver-edged matte jet sword symbol, a mithril-bound spiked vultite greatshield, a bright faenor earcuff, and a large golden yellow pack.

>ask dockhand for prize
You ask the dockhand a question about your commemorative prize.
The leather-faced dockhand nods at you, reaches into his satchel, and tosses you a half-elven warrior miniature!
>look my mini
Painted hazel eyes gaze from the fair face of the masterfully detailed likeness of a half-elven warrior. She has shoulder length, tousled brown hair. She grasps an austere vultite crescent axe, ready for battle. Scratched into the bottom of one of her feet are the words, "Troubled Waters ~ 5114."

There is attack and idle messaging custom to the weapon type as well.

~Vanah

[Allereli]

looks like we still need an empath on the first run (Sat. 11 am)

[Shimeria]

Where does the quest start?

[Allereli]

Where does the quest start?

you will be transported automatically to the start aboard the schooner.

[Shimeria]

thanks

[Briem]

I didn't see anything on the FAQ for the event about a level restriction, is anyone aware if there is one or is open to any adventurer?

[Shimeria]

Had a great time with team 2 today. We freed a lot of slaves while being under massive attack at all times! Had a great group of people who new how to have fun but were also tough fighters that never gave up and never surrendered!
Thanks for the Sunday afternoon/evening debauchery.

Shimeria

[Thondalar]

I didn't see anything on the FAQ for the event about a level restriction, is anyone aware if there is one or is open to any adventurer?

All levels are allowed, but if you're too far away from the highest level person in the group you might have a rough go of it.

[FlayedAngel]

I hope someone posts a map of this soon, that person would be my hero. :whistle:

[FlayedAngel]

Also, did it today and had a pretty fun go of it. We totally failed to rescue anyone due to lack of coordination (and drinking), but that's a minor detail. I'll call it a learning experience, hehe.

All-in-all, I had fun with it -- and would do it again.

[Whirlin]

I'd love to hear more about people's experiences... and a bit more about the prizes (I'm looking at you Dex Gloves!).

I'd also consider joining a group if anyone is getting one going, and want to make it a kind of closed event.

[Allereli]

I hope someone posts a map of this soon, that person would be my hero. :whistle:

this is not up to my usual standards

6444

*drawn from memory

[Originate]

The run I was on last night was rather underwhelming. Almost as much fun as a warcamp. I don't think we rescued any prisoners, and ended up just taking whatever loot was on our persons or grabbed out of the communal backpack. I didn't get a single enhancive or anything of note, just some invar plate, imflass chain mail and the like.... it is always nice to do something different, but I cannot understand why it is $15....

[Whirlin]

The run I was on last night was rather underwhelming. Almost as much fun as a warcamp. I don't think we rescued any prisoners, and ended up just taking whatever loot was on our persons or grabbed out of the communal backpack. I didn't get a single enhancive or anything of note, just some invar plate, imflass chain mail and the like.... it is always nice to do something different, but I cannot understand why it is $15....

Did you get any scrip towards treasure stuffs?

[Allereli]

The run I was on last night was rather underwhelming. Almost as much fun as a warcamp. I don't think we rescued any prisoners, and ended up just taking whatever loot was on our persons or grabbed out of the communal backpack. I didn't get a single enhancive or anything of note, just some invar plate, imflass chain mail and the like.... it is always nice to do something different, but I cannot understand why it is $15....

on my 2nd run Saturday we finished rescuing the prisoners at the end of the first hour. I posted on the officials, and it was seconded, that focusing so much on the treasure is a bad idea. Enjoying the experience is likely going to get you more satisfaction than trying to get a mil or two in treasure to "get your money's worth." Even the treasure room was not spectacular. Best item I pulled was an MR blind wand. Something very cool will probably drop from the krol, but in two runs plain 5x plate was the best I saw.

[Zaigh]

Use it if you want, ignore this if you don't.

Here's a quick and dirty map I made in Google Docs - http://tinyurl.com/ko636u9

[nocturnix]

Anybody bought the "salt-stained parchment" yet? Curious about how that works, and what it is exactly.

salt-stained parchment

Invoke the power of the seas long after you head inland! This
parchment will impart a special way for you to prepare your spells.

[Whirlin]

Anybody bought the "salt-stained parchment" yet? Curious about how that works, and what it is exactly.

salt-stained parchment

Invoke the power of the seas long after you head inland! This
parchment will impart a special way for you to prepare your spells.

I figured it was entitling the winner to get a custom spell preparation alteration. Kinda like the services offered in RtCF and other events/etc. This was just the alterer's scroll equivalent of it.

[Allereli]

I figured it was entitling the winner to get a custom spell preparation alteration. Kinda like the services offered in RtCF and other events/etc. This was just the alterer's scroll equivalent of it.

I believe the spell prep is pre-written and the scroll can be transferred before it is used.

[nocturnix]

Any idea what the prep looks like? I might buy it if its cool, but buying it blind would be kind of dumb.

[Allereli]

http://images.elanthia.net/ife/troubledwaters_589x331.jpg

Mine is so close

http://forum.gsplayers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=6444&d=1399301906

[Elvenlady]

Any idea what the prep looks like? I might buy it if its cool, but buying it blind would be kind of dumb.

First Person: A salty sea breeze stirs as you chant an old sailor's ditty, invoking [Spell Name].
Third Person: A salty sea breeze stirs as Vanah chants an old sailor's ditty.

~Vanah

[eulogia]

Can anyone explain the puzzle to get into the Captain's Quarters? I got in when I ran the quest with a group, but couldn't remember how.

Is there anything worth going in there for?

[Whirlin]

Anyone have any idea how much Dex Bonus is on those gloves? I may have to sign up.

[nocturnix]

First Person: A salty sea breeze stirs as you chant an old sailor's ditty, invoking [Spell Name].
Third Person: A salty sea breeze stirs as Vanah chants an old sailor's ditty.

~Vanah

Thank you! Is this something permanent? Can you turn it on and off with the parchment? Or is it a one-use kind of permanent thing?

[GS4-Seomanthe]

Had a great time with my group on Monday night. We rescued 30 prisoners and got into both the hatch and the archway.. Not sure what we were trying to do in the captains quarters though.

I didn't get any loot of great interest and we pooled and pawned basically all the drops. Total yield 81k, some trinkets from the treasure room, and a sweet mini Seo.

Thanks for making it a blast!

[sentral]

So you won a miniature Seomanthe! sounds like a rare treasure! lol

[dmac188]

What are some examples of treasure coming out of the treasure room?

[Allereli]

What are some examples of treasure coming out of the treasure room?

I got a MR Blind wand, a couple of heroism imbeds, and some heavy crossbow junk


Had a great time with my group on Monday night. We rescued 30 prisoners and got into both the hatch and the archway.. Not sure what we were trying to do in the captains quarters though.

the first trip there was a treasure chest in there just like the ones found throughout the ship. The second time there was no chest there. I'm not sure about anything else. The exact way in is still confusing to me.

[Shimeria]

First Person: A salty sea breeze stirs as you chant an old sailor's ditty, invoking [Spell Name].
Third Person: A salty sea breeze stirs as Vanah chants an old sailor's ditty.

~Vanah
Thanks Elvenlady!

[TheEschaton]

Salt-stained parchment 200 Invoke the power of the seas long after you head inland! This parchment will impart a special way for you to prepare your spells.

I might reactivate my old Charl-worshipping cleric just for this one item...damn it.

[Allereli]

http://youtu.be/GYKJuDxYr3I?t=20s

[Lady Sylvan]

This event sounds fun. Is it still going on?

Seo,

Im sorry I didn't join you. Im very busy.

Lady Nairena
Air Mage of Ta'Vaalor
Proud Member of the Eahnor Assembly

[GS4-Seomanthe]

This event sounds fun. Is it still going on?

Seo,

Im sorry I didn't join you. Im very busy.

Lady Nairena
Air Mage of Ta'Vaalor
Proud Member of the Eahnor Assembly

Yes, they are scheduling more runs now. I may do it again but probably not this month. Maybe we can organize a run later on though =)

[FlayedAngel]

Yes, they are scheduling more runs now. I may do it again but probably not this month. Maybe we can organize a run later on though =)
I'm totes in, the last one was fun. We did well (except for going down with the ship), I bet we can do much better next time. ;)

[dmac188]

Anyone else get stuck in the captains chamber not able to get out? I was solo and stuck in there for 45 minutes while creatures piled in and wailed at me. By the end I was hesitant to search anything with creatures in the room because I picking up 15,000 coins and dropping 15,000 coins after every search.

[Allereli]

Anyone else get stuck in the captains chamber not able to get out? I was solo and stuck in there for 45 minutes while creatures piled in and wailed at me. By the end I was hesitant to search anything with creatures in the room because I picking up 15,000 coins and dropping 15,000 coins after every search.

one of the hatches is open

[dmac188]

It would shoot me up in the air and crumple me on the ground still in the captains chamber with roundtime so I couldn't get through it. I thought maybe it was a glitch.

Several hurricane lanterns hang from the paneled wooden ceiling, the flames within casting light and shadows across the cabin. Rich pine borders the edges of the walls, adding a decorative touch and feel to the cabin that is lacking elsewhere in the ship. A large pine table bolted to the deck sits at the center with a heavy chair behind it, while a large bunk fills the deck space beneath the grimy stern windows. You also see some silver coins, some blood red leggings, a corroded steel box, a moldy orange cupcake, a smooth stone, a copper lockpick, a heavy quartz orb, a hook-knife, an iron-handled heavy wooden hatch and an iron-handled heavy wooden hatch.
Obvious exits: none
>g other hat
The floor creaks slightly as you approach an iron-handled heavy wooden hatch. With a loud *SPROING* the ground beneath you suddenly lurches open, launching you head over heels into the air. Before you can get accustomed to your airborne state you find yourself once again grounded, now in a crumpled heap!
Roundtime changed to 13 seconds.
Roundtime: 16 sec.
PR>l
PR>
[Krolvin Warship, Captain's Room]
Several hurricane lanterns hang from the paneled wooden ceiling, the flames within casting light and shadows across the cabin. Rich pine borders the edges of the walls, adding a decorative touch and feel to the cabin that is lacking elsewhere in the ship. A large pine table bolted to the deck sits at the center with a heavy chair behind it, while a large bunk fills the deck space beneath the grimy stern windows. You also see some silver coins, some blood red leggings, a corroded steel box, a moldy orange cupcake, a smooth stone, a copper lockpick, a heavy quartz orb, a hook-knife, an iron-handled heavy wooden hatch and an iron-handled heavy wooden hatch.
Obvious exits: none
PR>

[Allereli]

both times I just ended up in the sea

[Moonwitch]

There are two hatches I believe. I went go second hatch and dropped into the water. The rest of my group got out but I don't know how.

[Jhynnifer]

Bought the hairstick and it has unique hairstyles!

It also appears to be loosely based on a Veola-type hairmathinger without the sides... maybe a new kind of feature-changing hairworn item!

You analyze your narwhal horn hairstick and sense that the item is largely free from merchant alteration restrictions, but the creator has stated that "The item has restrictions on changing the noun."

The creator has also provided the following information:

The narwhal horn hairstick is currently UNLOCKED.
In this state, you feel like you can WEAR, REMOVE, PUSH, and ATTEND the hairstick.
The hairstick currently allows up to three styles when worn.

Currently available styles:
She has long, fine mournbloom black hair done up in an elaborate narwhal horn-secured coif with an interwoven chain dangling silver coins.
She has long, fine mournbloom black hair wound in an intricate series of interwoven loops about a vaalin-tipped narwhal horn hairstick strung with a chain dangling several silver coins.
She has long, fine mournbloom black hair twisted high into a haphazard top-knot pierced through with a vaalin-tipped narwhal horn hairstick strung with a chain dangling several silver coins.

[Fyrentennimar]

has anyone grabbed the telescope deal yet?

[Fyrentennimar]

also does anyone know if you can use gold wands on the doors? or how much miu a warrior would need to do so?

[Whirlin]

Still interested in those gloves!

Definitely want to sign up... but my bow won't be complete for another two weeks. So if they're still doing runs in June, I'm in!

[shad0ws0ngs]

I don't suppose anyone has/is compiling a list of things pulled from the treasure room piles?

a cerulean spidersilk greatcloak clasped with a blue diamond cabochon - doesn't seem to do anything
a sanguine red wool cloak fastened with a scarlet despanal clasp - zested
a salt-stained tanned leather longcloak with golden knots on the left shoulder - rub to get the smell of the sea

a mithril-spiked knuckle-blade - has a show, 2x, somewhat damage weighted, recycled from an older event that I remember seeing them at, but don't remember what
warped imflass hatchet - +12 cold flaring
some steel rapier with a big gem on it that was 0x
steel boarding pike that was 0x

ugly goblet with blood red rubies, a rectangular gold filigree mirror, a lump of golden amber suspended on a silver chain, a silver-haloed large yellow diamond

a salt-stained golden coin - 5 charges of self-control
a heavy invar circlet inlaid with chunks of onyx - 5 charges of heroism
a blue-streaked emerald trident symbol - holy symbol and a few charges of water walking
a gold signet ring(not exact description) with a few charges of phoen's strength
a skull of some sort with 5 charges of bravery
a polished piece of conch - turns off ESP

satia also pulled one of the bell-zested skirts and I saw a vultite-plated scutum shaped like a giant sturgeon, come out, too.

[xdigitalx]

a silver bell-trimmed azure gossamer veil skirt
a sanguine red wool cloak fastened with a scarlet despanal clasp
a sturdy mossbark arbalest set with curved deathstone nocks
some kind of warped hatchet I think
a heavy gold signet ring
a carved modwir flute pendant

Sagoth

[shad0ws0ngs]

that explains all the flute pendants I keep seeing in pawnshops

[MotleyCrew]

a silver bell-trimmed azure gossamer veil skirt - I have one of these and have had it for a very long time. (Never went on this quest)

[shad0ws0ngs]

the rapiers, the skirts, the cloaks and stuff.. probably most of it.. is recycled from old events. I had a pair of the knuckle-blades yeeeeaars ago.

[Fyrentennimar]

does anyone know the stats on the gold tooth?

[Aanton]

I actually grabbed the tooth and the case after a successful run today. The tooth is +2 Armor Use, +2 Physical Fitness, +3 Shield use. No idea if that is ranks or skill as I'm over 40 ranks in all of them and haven't had it sung to. I'm guessing skill, though.

The brass plate case is +6 logic and +4 Trading Skill.

[Fyrentennimar]

thanks

[Fyrentennimar]

so both times I've gone now i've gotten 141 scrip thats with saveing all the prisoners and killing tons of krol plus the treasure room. What the heck are people who get 150 doing?

[Allereli]

You didn't raze the ship

[bremerial]

.. or sleep with the sailor

[Fyrentennimar]

we razed the ship both times too

[Roblar]

Maybe entering the Captain's Quarters, its a separate puzzle from the treasure room.

[Kembal]

What Roblar said. Although I can't figure out the point of entering the Captain's Quarters. But I got 150, so I have to assume that would be the difference.

[RSR]

Unless there something to figure out once inside the captain's quarters, that it is not it. Been in the Captain's Quarters multiple times and I haven't hit 150 scrip in plat yet. Killed a ton of krol, razed the ship, rescued all the prisoners, never asked for healing or a raise and still not hitting the cap. No clue what I possibly could have done beyond what our groups accomplished.

[Roblar]

Maybe opening all the chests (2 boxes each ones) and/or spreading out the rescues to make sure each group member rescue 3 prisoners each?

[RSR]

Pretty sure the number of chests found wasn't equal, but did rescue 3 prisoners myself.

[Jarvan]

I really hope that they didn't tie the massive chests into scrip earning.

Most I have ever got is 114 myself. Course I didn't go into the Cap's room, as to how many I killed, no idea. never counted. but it's pretty much.

[Geijon Khyree]

Xanith, Attoll, and I never got into the Captain's Quarters, but we all got 150. I assume it's our decimation of the Krolvin and that we got all the prisoners and the treasure room. We mostly shredded a lot of Krolvin is I think what capped us.

We did open every chest so that's an interesting wrinkle.

[Whirlin]

How far out are these scheduled for?

If I grind like a madman, I should be good to go this weekend. I just really want to go with a completed bow.

[shad0ws0ngs]

The first two times I did the quest I got 150. We rescued all the prisoners required by the QUEST verb, we opened all the chests, we went into the captain's quarters and asked "wtf, why are we even in here?" and putzed around trying to figure it out. We went into the treasure room and got all the loot. We killed a huge pile of krolvin. Same thing for the third run, but 141. The first two runs someone ended attached to the mast and had to get off, the first due to death, the second due to being taken away. The third run no one died, no one got taken away. This and the fact that we killed all the krolvin in like .5 seconds per swarm, were the only difference.

and each run we each got 3 prisoners


How far out are these scheduled for?

If I grind like a madman, I should be good to go this weekend. I just really want to go with a completed bow.

The prizes change starting in June. The introductory month's siegery mini of you will not be available then. Other than that, I don't know what changes will be made.


Oh, also, the third run. I had the krolvin language spiral on. Didn't use it for anything. I was hoping the parchment's might be different or a krolvin might talk or something. My first run a krolvin talked, but no idea what he said, which was why I was jonesing for the spiral. Kind of feel like I wasted 300 blackscrip now because, yay, I can understand 5 guys who play half-krol when they finally do speak in krolgah/krolgeh/whatever. Throw that thing in with the gnomish language spectacles I've got.

[Whirlin]

The prizes change starting in June. The introductory month's siegery mini of you will not be available then. Other than that, I don't know what changes will be made.

Mainly interested in those casting gloves. They seem like a nice, solid upgrade compared to my simply scripted, pocketed set that I'm wearing now.

[RSR]

Prizes change July 1st, not June.

[shad0ws0ngs]

even better

[Jhynnifer]

I'm probably signing up for the Thursday run to round out my number to 3 for the month! You should sign up too, Japh!

[shad0ws0ngs]

Anyone figure out what, if anything, was nice about any of the cloaks?

a sanguine red wool cloak fastened with a scarlet despanal clasp - appears to have a few zests
a thin pale blue cloak - no clue
some spidersilk greatcloak thingy with a cabochon - no clue

[Allereli]

Anyone figure out what, if anything, was nice about any of the cloaks?

a sanguine red wool cloak fastened with a scarlet despanal clasp - appears to have a few zests
a thin pale blue cloak - no clue
some spidersilk greatcloak thingy with a cabochon - no clue

those from the treasure room?

[Jhynnifer]

Anyone figure out what, if anything, was nice about any of the cloaks?

a sanguine red wool cloak fastened with a scarlet despanal clasp - appears to have a few zests
a thin pale blue cloak - no clue
some spidersilk greatcloak thingy with a cabochon - no clue

The first one is a fully unlocked Frog + Lilli cloak.

[doughal]

Anyone have any hints about the captains quarters?

[Zaigh]

The new July1 - Sept 30 prize list is out.

Prizes being removed:
Polished brass compass
Driftwood brig pendant
Driftwood cube
Blue glass jar
Etched green bottle
Rugged scallywag mask
Driftwood poison locket
Cracked driftwood case
Narwhal horn hairstick
Black rolaren cutlass
Vultite lantern shield
Golvern maul
Brass plate case
Fake gold tooth
Polished silver spyglass
Salt-stained codex
Deckmaster figurine
Salt-stained parchment
Siren scale armor
Bent briar pipe

Prizes being added:

Grey leather pouch - Care for this greying, elderly hedgehog pet!
Shimmering violet orb - Accelerate your learning!
Black ko'nag wand - Blank mage-rechargeable wand!
Ko'nag block - Forging block of rare, icy-climate wood!
White oak box - This box will turn runestones into frosted mazarine sea glass runestones. This box does not degrade.
Indigo leather armor - Five-times enchanted brigandine with zests and a bit of critical protection!
Spiked crimson pavis - Five-times enchanted pocketed and spiked shield, enhances Shield Use and Dexterity.
Kelyn boarding axe - Five-times enchanted vacuum-flaring kelyn handaxe with two fusion slots.
Ebon leather gauntlets - Four-times enchanted UAC with unbalance flares and lesser moods.
Bamboo half-mask - Cover your smile while enhancing your Logic and Intuition.
Wooden pegleg - Enhances Lock Picking and Perception.
Fake black beard - Enhances Ambush, Stalking and Hiding, and Ranged Weapon Use.
Mahogany case - Look into the future with these wooden fortune-telling slats!
Algae-covered box - An empty label box with increased capacity.
Brass poison ring - Store your favorite poisons in this concealable dispenser.
Green papyrus map - A zesty lunar map to help you find your way.
Bog-wood pipe - With this bog-wood pipe, you're only a rub away from a smoke! This item is self-filling.
Ebonwood pyramid - Put your smarts to the test with this 3-layer spell puzzle.
Pirate figurine - Win over your competitors with this formidable pirate siegery miniature!
Green glass jar - Store your precious gems in this glass jar with an increased capacity!
Black ko'nag runestaff - Eight-times enchanted runestaff with magical zests!
Shimmering vellum - This vellum will impart a special way for Bards to prepare Song of Tonis!
Charred parchment scroll - This scroll will impart a special way for Wizards to prepare spells from the Wizard Spell Circle!

[Tei]

a gnarled black ko'nag runestaff
750 blackscrip

>anal my rune
You analyze your black ko'nag runestaff and sense that the item is largely free from merchant alteration restrictions.

The creator has also provided the following information:

Lesser Armor and Weapon Moods:

This item contains mood messaging depending on flare type, and has a chance to fire off ambient messaging every so often. It will also work for things like bless, elemental edge, and guiding light flares. This item is currently active and will do ambient messaging. You may APPROVE to make it go dormant.

A gnarled black ko'nag runestaff may be detailed by any merchant.

Currently, you are able to really get some sauce for your efforts when you LEAN, RAISE, TAP, and WAVE this runestaff, though you get the feeling that you will only see results if you are of a magical profession.

You might be able to have a talented merchant lighten the black ko'nag runestaff for you.

>lean my rune
Your eyes darken as you lean softly against your black ko'nag runestaff, gathering your power.
Teiana's eyes darken as she leans softly against her black ko'nag runestaff.

>raise my rune
You raise your black ko'nag runestaff and trace an eldritch sign as tendrils of shadow gather briefly about you.
Teiana raises her black ko'nag runestaff and traces an eldritch sign as tendrils of shadow gather briefly about her.

>tap my rune
You lower the tip of your black ko'nag runestaff to the ground and trace a pattern, which glows with a sickly green light. You firmly tap the pattern with your runestaff, and a circle of shifting bones rises from the ground beneath you and then disappears.
Teiana lowers the tip of her black ko'nag runestaff to the ground and traces a pattern, which glows with sickly green light. She firmly taps the pattern with her runestaff, and a circle of shifting bones rises from the ground beneath her and then disappears.

>wave my rune
Whispering an enigmatic phrase, you gesture effortlessly with your black ko'nag runestaff, which glows briefly with a sickly green light.
Whispering an enigmatic phrase, Teiana gestures effortlessly with her black ko'nag runestaff, which glows briefly with a sickly green light!

loresong:

>Vellara's eyes drift back into focus, and her hand curls tightly around the runestaff.
Melody and memory collide in a brilliant cascade of shimmering notes. Your surroundings suddenly fade, and you find yourself in the middle of a deep forest. The canopy is thick, but the dappled sunlight peeking through provides more than adequate illumination. Just ahead, an elderly gnome trudges down a well-worn path, leading an extremely fat grey pony. The pony plods obediently behind him, carrying an odd assortment of sticks in addition to his already substantial burden. In a burst of color, your vision fades.

>Vellara's eyes squeeze shut as she trembles slightly. After a moment, she opens her eyes and appears shaken.
Voice and vision intertwine in a dizzying array of color and tone. You find yourself inside a small one-room cabin. The elderly gnome from the forest path sits in a rocking chair, with a whittling knife. Across his lap rests a large branch of wood, which he is carefully smoothing, tapering, and shaping into a well-balanced and beautiful staff. Working at an astonishing speed, he carves a sinister claw at the top-end of the staff. A discordant note rises between you and the staff, pushing you into darkness. After a moment, the darkness lifts, and you notice with a start that your surroundings have shifted.

>Vellara's face pales for a moment and then returns to normal.
Song and staff struggle against your will, creating a cacophony of crossed senses while the world goes black around the edges. In your mind's eye, you see the now-familiar gnomish whittler still sitting in his rocking chair. After thoroughly inspecting his work, the whittler stands and walks across the room, dragging the staff behind him. From a petite chest, he pulls a tiny amber ball and deftly places it inside the claw atop the large wood runestaff. He holds the staff up to the light, and you notice a dark occlusion in the stone. It appears as if a long bug, perhaps a caterpillar, has been trapped within the amber. The threads of the vision begin to unravel, and you are left feeling queasy and unsettled.

>Vellara's voice trails off suddenly. She leans heavily on the runestaff, obviously disoriented.
At the sound of your voice, the staff yields easily, and you are plunged once more into darkness. As your vision returns, you are confronted by a golden slit-pupil eye staring directly at you. With a sigh of relief, you recognize the eye as the decorative amber globe on the whittler's ebonwood runestaff. He appears to be hard at work on another staff, this time one of silver haon. He has finished the basic shaping and tapering and is concentrating on the decorative carving for the top. Working carefully, he has roughed out a series of five interlocking rings. As he continues to refine his design, your concentration falters, and you find yourself being drawn back to the present.

[Zaigh]

Updated my GoogleDoc prize list breakdown. http://tinyurl.com/krxbajb

Only thing not there as of this morning was the algae-covered box.

[bremerial]

Have the costs been posted?

[bremerial]

Ok ignore that. Just seen them

[Allereli]

Have the costs been posted?


http://tinyurl.com/krxbajb

.

[Allereli]

The loresong value of the wand is 91,000

[Jhynnifer]

I've heard from three different sources about a cobbling bag being a prize from the event, yet I don't see it listed on either prize list. Anyone able to shed some light on this please?

[Roblar]

It should be a brown leather tote

[Jhynnifer]

It should be a brown leather tote

:heart: :heart: :heart:

[Zaigh]

New Prize list update.

Google Doc for TW prizes updated to show what is leaving and what is coming in. Scrip cost on new items will be updated once it goes live (and I am awake) - http://tinyurl.com/mhgkyb3

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Prizes will update on October 1st!

It's your last chance for these prizes, which are rotating out:
a smooth white oak box inlaid with frosted mazarine sea glass This box will turn runestones into frosted mazarine sea glass runestones. This box does not degrade.
some faenor-banded indigo leather armor Five times enchanted brigandine with zests and a bit of critical protection!
a skull-etched spiked crimson pavis Five times enchanted pocketed and spiked shield, enhances shield use and dexterity.
a mottled red kelyn boarding axe Five-times enchanted vacuum-flaring kelyn handaxe with two fusion slots.
a pair of skull-embossed rough ebon leather gauntlets Four-times enchanted UAC with unbalance flares and lesser moods.
a carved bamboo half-mask Cover your smile while enhancing your Logic and Intuition.
a notched wooden pegleg Enhances lock picking and perception
a scraggly fake black beard Enhances ambush, stalking and hiding and ranged weapons.
a slender mahogany case inlaid with mother-of-pearl Look into the future!
a small algae-covered driftwood box An empty label box with increased capacity.
a heavy brass poison ring Store your favorite poisons in this concealable dispenser
a dark green papyrus map A zesty lunar map to help you find your way.
an onyx-stemmed curved bog-wood pipe With this curved bog-wood pipe, you're only a rub away from a smoke! This item is self-filling.
a smooth ebonwood pyramid Put your smarts to the test with this 3-layer spell puzzle.
a gold-toothed burly pirate figurine Win over your competitors with this formidable deckmaster miniature!
a silver-topped green glass jar Store your precious gems in this glass jar with an increased capacity!
a shimmering violet orb (This is not available effective immediately)
Black ko'nag runestaff Eight-times enchanted runestaff with magical zests!
Shimmering vellum This vellum will impart a special way for Bards to prepare Song of Tonis!
Charred parchment scroll This scroll will impart a special way for Wizards to prepare spells from the Wizard Spell Circle!


This is your last chance to grab the Song of Tonis (1035) and the Wizard base-only spell preparation phrases!
First Person: You sing a short rhyme to Tonis, expounding upon his speed and grace.
Third Person: Vanah sings a short rhyme to Tonis, expounding upon his speed and grace.
Hidden or Invisible: You hear a short rhyme being sung, expounding upon Tonis' speed and grace.

First Person: You invoke the power of the elements, issuing sharp commands to prepare [Spell Name].
Third Person: Vanah invokes the power of the elements, issuing sharp commands.
Hidden or Invisible: You hear a series of sharp commands being issued.


And here are the new prizes that are rotating in on October 1st!
a shell-covered dark driftwood chest This chest will make imbued wands and rods appear as crooked dark driftwood! This chest does not degrade.
a scuffed rolaren breastplate Five times enchanted metal breastplate with zests and a bit of damage protection!
a brass-edged vultite lantern shield Five times enchanted pocketed and spiked shield, enhances shield use and agility
a knotted driftwood rune staff set with spirals of colorful pearls Five-times enchanted rune staff with tier six acuity flares with lesser moods!
a pair of steel-grommeted rough black leather gloves Four-times enchanted UAC with grapple flares and lesser moods.
a tiny peridot and blue sapphire trident pin Enhances Wisdom, Spell Aiming, and Mana Recovery, holds Mystic Focus. (* Attunes to purchaser, high bonus, low charges, does not recharge)
a scratched mithril hook with a black leather handguard Enhances magic item use and constitution.
a bright tri-colored cloth parrot Enhances survival and first aid.
a rough hollowed-out coconut suspended from a thick leather strap Drink and be merry, with this unique rum (and liquid container!) from the islands.
an etched brass astrolabe Zesty!
a silver-banded full bent briar pipe With this full bent briar pipe, you're only a rub away from a smoke! This item is self-filling.
a fitted frock coat with a double line of brass buttons Store your possessions in this coat, fitted for a winged race.
an empty salt-stained leather codex with a chipped krolvin tooth latch This unlocked codex will store twenty scrolls!
a sanded oak sphere Put your smarts to the test with this 3-layer spell puzzle.
a swarthy deckmaster figurine Win over your competitors with this formidable deckmaster miniature!
a shell-etched blue glass jar Store your precious gems in this glass jar with an increased capacity!
a pale green vellum parchment A spell preparation phrase only for Rangers casting Ranger base spells!
a red-flecked dark vellum scroll A spell preparation phrase only for sorcerers casting Dark Catalyst (719)!


The Ranger Base spell preparation phrase:

First Person: A pale green corona surrounds your hands as you whisper a soft phrase.
Third Person: A pale green corona surrounds Vanah's hands as he whispers a soft phrase.
Hidden or Invisible: You see a pale green corona appear in midair, accompanied by a softly whispered phrase.

The Dark Catalyst (719) spell preparation phrase:

First Person: As you chant, electricity crackles across your hands, mixed with veins of ice and flame, the elements moving in rhythm with your voice.
Third Person: As Vanah chants, electricity crackles across her hands, mixed with veins of ice and flame, the elements moving in rhythm with her voice.
Hidden or Invisible: You hear a chant, accompanied by the crackle of electricity and slivers of ice and flame.

These prizes are available year-round:
a crystalline green jar of oil Render your weapons more suitable for defeating the krolvin enemies!
a dual-bladed golvern battle axe Five times enchanted battle axe with a mounted skull. Enhances two-handed weapons bonus and stamina recovery.
a pair of rugged leather seafarer's gloves Casting gloves with ocean-related messaging; casts Water Walking; enhances Dexterity and Swimming Bonuses!
a narrow water-stained label Labels for a label box
a barnacle-covered rusted iron can Novelty can with a surprise inside!
a lacquered bamboo music box with brass hinges Tell of your adventures with music from the islands.
a crystal blue bottle painted with foam-topped waves along the base You're never far from the seas with this exclusive sea-faring scent!
some hooded azure silk robes embroidered with conch shells Keep your armor covered in style.
a wide brass spiral etched with rolling waves When attached to your ear, this spiral allows one to understand the Krolgesh language!
a silver-accented white monir water cannon Blast your foes out of their boots with this water cannon!
an inscribed golden rolaren sextant Neckworn gold ring holder with unique messaging
a discolored krolvin tooth Weaving item
a polished brass coin Weaving item
some dark green seaweed Weaving item
a tiny delicate sandsilver Weaving item
salt-worn rigging Weaving item
a brass-hinged dark leather siegery case Store your precious siegery in this miniature repair case.
a bundle of dark cormorant fletchings These fletchings will impart cold flares on the arrows they are glued to.
Grey leather pouch Care for this greying, elderly hedgehog pet!
a ko'nag block A forging block or alteration fodder!
a grey and black ko'nag wand Blank mage-rechargeable wand!


~Vanah

[blanks]

Does anyone happen to have a map of the ship?

[Viekn]

I'm liking a couple of the new prizes. Are the blackscrips tied to the player/account though? I was thinking of doing a couple of runs to get some myself, but then buying the rest from Roblar. Will that work?

[Allereli]

no, they're tied to the character that goes on the quest

[blanks]

Anyone know how a bard is suppose to open the cell doors? 407 and 1002 (vibrant song) doesn't work.

[Roblar]

I'm liking a couple of the new prizes. Are the blackscrips tied to the player/account though? I was thinking of doing a couple of runs to get some myself, but then buying the rest from Roblar. Will that work?

The scrips are tied to the character who earned them but yes you can buy the prize once redeemed (they are not attuned).

[Zaigh]

Anyone know how a bard is suppose to open the cell doors? 407 and 1002 (vibrant song) doesn't work.

bash/batter it with a weapon in hand - this is not tied in to being a warrior as far as I am aware

[blanks]

bash/batter it with a weapon in hand - this is not tied in to being a warrior as far as I am aware

Best type of weapon? Maul?

I know I tried it with a lance but I kept on getting ineffective weapon...

A few more questions, does your weapon skill effect the base rate? I. E. I train polearm but use a maul...

And does weapon base matter? I. E. Maul over mace?

[Viekn]

So I am looking at certain dates to sign up and I notice dates that already have 1 person signed up. Is there a minimum number of people that is advised to go in order to be effective? Also, what if only 2 people sign up and 1 is 80 trains and the other 30? Does that make a big difference? If I am wanting to sign up for 4 runs, do I just go ahead and pick the 4 runs that best suit my schedule and then hope the right amount/level of other characters sign up?

[bremerial]

So I am looking at certain dates to sign up and I notice dates that already have 1 person signed up. Is there a minimum number of people that is advised to go in order to be effective?

No. I've been in with nine others and have run solo runs. Both work as well. The number of prisioners that need to be freed is relative to the number of people on the quest]





Also, what if only 2 people sign up and 1 is 80 trains and the other 30? Does that make a big difference?

Makes a difference if you do the quest together sided by side in terms of the level of Krolvin that come out to meet you. I am not a techno geek when it comes to how these things work, but based on the quests completed, my advice would be to hunt with similar aged folk in there. That being said, I did the quest with folk who were 50 trains below me and their spells more than matched my brawn! Even if you hunt separately, there is benefit to different groups being in there at the same time - sharing skills/spells; helping each other when the Krolvin insist on hog tying us etc..



If I am wanting to sign up for 4 runs, do I just go ahead and pick the 4 runs that best suit my schedule and then hope the right amount/level of other characters sign up?

Yes, or if you want to do a run at a specific time with like minded friends, then you can request a particular private slot. Just send an email to quests@simutronics.com stating which quest you are interested in, when you'd like it run (day and time) and your character and account name. NOT your password! If they can meet your needs than you will be given a password and the slot will appear in the quest page with a padlock against. You will need to enter the password to secure your place and to share that password with this who will be doing this private run with you.

I think that's it. I am sure other will add info if I have missed anything out.

[Wrathbringer]

How many runs must one do to get the top tier prizes? If it's more than one, that's weak.

[Moonwitch]

How many runs must one do to get the top tier prizes? If it's more than one, that's weak.

It's definitely more than one. The max scrip you can get is 150. i think I was looking at one prize that was 500.

[Zaigh]

How many runs must one do to get the top tier prizes? If it's more than one, that's weak.

I have a rough cost breakdown on my Google Doc for this - http://tinyurl.com/mhgkyb3

Both real dollars and in game silvers given a current(ish) conversion rate. Per run you can get between 50 to 150 blackscrip, so I put columns in for 50, 100, and 150 achieved per run.

Currently the top prize is a hedgehog pet which will run you 1,000 blackscrip, or roughly $60/6m silver if you are able to max out every run for 7 runs of the quest.

[TheLastShamurai]

Here's a rundown.

QUEST INFO will tell you how many prisoners you need to rescue, as well as how many you have personally rescued. And the time left.

The starting room is safe/node. Drop extra loot there. It will stay.

You get extra mana via MANA PULSE; more than normal. Not sure why. If you can, take advantage of it.

The creatures spawn for your level range, if you don't attack the creatures above your level range, they won't attack you directly.
-The messaging is something like: krolvin XXX stalks towards YOU.
--It will say YOU. Attack THOSE creatures, leave the rest alone.
---Makes group hunting easy.

The third level has an arch to the treasure room. [SAY Lalk gno'ap renqua to!] to enter. Search each pile twice. Sanct the room if possible.

The blood in the first room of the second level, RUB it, then RUB the SOUTHERN arch to enter the Captain's Quarters. Never found anything myself, but that room MIGHT have an increased gen rate. Heavy on the MIGHT.

If you die, then DEPART or get dragged away, you'll get attached to the main mast one room west of the stairs on the first floor. JUMP to loosen them. Helps to get someone to sanct/kill creatures in that room, as they can re-tighten your bindings.

Also, kill SLAVERS first at all costs. They can insta-gank you/your prisoner. If they gank you, you end up tied to the main mast. If they gank your prisoner, they end up back in a cell. It may or may not be a cell your already opened.

Opening cells: I used 111. You need to burn/destroy these somehow. Not sure what else works.
-With 111, you can set them ablaze with 3/4 casts, then move onto another door. They will continue to burn for a while. May burn down when you're not there.

PRISONERS: They act as VERY FUCKING SLOW escorts. TELL PRISONER TO FOLLOW. Once again, annihilate slavers when they spawn. However, other creatures can take prisoners away as well, but are less likely if you're in the room with them. Slavers will insta-gank whether you're in the room or not.

There are pickable/disarmable chests spread throughout the ship. Never opened one myself. Not sure if anything good is in them. :(

TICKET will tell you how many blackscripts you've earned, AFTER you're back at the Wharf.

If you exit the Wharf, you're in the Landing. If you go through the portal, it takes you back where you came. Can exit the Wharf, then come back and go through the portal if necessary.

I ganked the sign explaining the treasure a while back. It wasn't nailed down. They never replaced it. I SO SORRY.

[bremerial]

The starting room is safe/node. Drop extra loot there. It will stay.

I used to shove my loot under the bench. But on the deck works fine. Never lost anything doing that in over 15 runs]



If you die, then DEPART or get dragged away, you'll get attached to the main mast one room west of the stairs on the first floor. JUMP to loosen them. Helps to get someone to sanct/kill creatures in that room, as they can re-tighten your bindings.

I've always used 'wiggle'

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Also, kill SLAVERS first at all costs. They can insta-gank you/your prisoner. If they gank you, you end up tied to the main mast. If they gank your prisoner, they end up back in a cell. It may or may not be a cell your already opened.


Really good advice. Will save loads of potential frustration. Also, you don't need to kill the Krolvin to get that lard ass prisioner to move. I stun the, move to the next room and eventually the prisoner follows. Just saves some time. (Only once has a Krolvin captured my prisoner when I've done that.



Opening cells: I used 111. You need to burn/destroy these somehow. Not sure what else works.
-With 111, you can set them ablaze with 3/4 casts, then move onto another door. They will continue to burn for a while. May burn down when you're not there.


Warriors - bash the door down. Haste helps, but is not necessary.



There are pickable/disarmable chests spread throughout the ship. Never opened one myself. Not sure if anything good is in them. :(

Often coins and a gem. But loot is loot!

Additional advice

1. Give yourself a minimum of 5 minutes to pick your loot up. I always give myself 10 minutes. Ain't gonna make much difference regarding the overall total of blackscrip you get - unless you've had a shocker of a session, got auto healed loads or died loads in which case a few more kills may help.

2. Critters spawn bloody slowly once you've got your prisoners home but don't be tempted to end the quest early. I ended one just over the hour having rescued all and killed many and got low payment in the end.

3. Drop your coins on the deck between hunts if you're a slogger like me. Also getting something beyond strength, which increases your maximum lifting capacity helps with the loot. The ad guild feather is useful. Why leave stuff behind if ye don't have to.

4. Take your own herbs and drop them on the deck.

5. Some of that loot is heavy as hell. Forget the iron armor. Don't waste your time carrying it out if you are limited for space. But other half plates, breast plates can be up to 35k at pawnshop. Think about that also if you have a box. It's easy to be tempted by a box that weighs 40 pounds. But that's just going to be coins for the most part and no where near 35k you'll get for the armor.

6. don't forget burn that ship down. I've found that loading my shit first and then RAZEing the ship is less stressful when it comes to picking up loot, as the clock starts ticking when you RAZE. But it's risky. In theory you could get hit in that 20 second rt. You are vulnerable in theory to attack. (Never been attacked yet after razing but still...)

Am sure others can add info based upon their own experiences.

I'm waiting for the new list of items in the new year. If there's something I can use i'll do more quests. If not, will redeem my scrip for things I can sell and leave it there. The Loss of the orb as a prize was a deal breaker for me. Should have stocked up while I had the chance. Was the best damn prize.

Le sigh

[Roblar]

I used to shove my loot under the bench. But on the deck works fine. Never lost anything doing that in over 15 runs]

This happened to me once (a cloak I dropped in order to later stuff full of stuff) but the item was one of the treasure room items and maybe is flagged differently then the treasure system/spawned stuff.


I've always used 'wiggle'

I used berserk, but doesn't break out faster (if initiated while roped that is)


(Never been attacked yet after razing but still...)

This can happen and I greedily often wait, even after a raze, until the last minute for every possibly spawned kill :D

[TheLastShamurai]

Yeah I've never been attacked after a RAZE, but if there are creatures in the room with you, they will attempt to stop you.

[TheLastShamurai]

Also... Troubled Waters - 497 blackscrip.

I HATE YOU SO MUCH RIGHT NOW

[LivderaDeralleur]

I've not gotten a chance to do this quest and am debating it now that I've got some time off around the holidays.

Questions:
- Do any of the krolvin disarm? Debating whether it's safe to bring my souped up longbow or if I should bring one worth less - I'm blind IRL and have a hard time catching the messaging when I get disarmed in a swarm.
- Is it possible to hide or use Camouflage at all? I do like sniping.
- Does Calming the krolvin slavers work to prevent them from recapturing prisoners? I often use Mass Calm as a way to crowd control. Though have to hope Mass Calming wouldn't count as me attacking a higher level creature not meant for me - I notice a lot of capped characters already signed up for the upcoming quest runs and wouldn't want a capped krol coming after me.

I have a L50 Ranger, for the sake of things. Not sure what would be best to break down the prisoner cells, either - just bashing? Unfortunately I don't have access to 111 yet - think I'm one level off.

[Phyrn]

mass clam will work for like .5 seconds...enough to get your breath back but not worth it really...they don't disarm so feel free to use your nice longbow just bring ebladed arrows and lots of em.

as to cell doors...prep 111 and then cast door...its mana intensive but bashing takes 10 second rt? at least it did for me trying to use an axe.

[bremerial]

Anyone able to post the new list of items - the sign should be updated I think.

[dmac188]

Seafarer's gloves Casting gloves with ocean-related messaging; Casts Water
Walking; Enhances Dexterity and Swimming bonuses!
Water-stained label Labels for a label box!
Rusted iron can Novelty can with a surprise inside!
Bamboo music box Tell of your adventures with music from the islands.
Crystal blue bottle You're never far from the seas with this exclusive sea-faring
scent!
Azure silk robes Keep your armor covered in style.
Wide brass spiral When attached to your ear, this spiral allows one to understand
the Krolgeh language!
Monir water cannon Blast your foes out of their boots with this water cannon!
Golden rolaren sextant Neckworn gold ring holder with unique messaging!
Brown leather tote This compartmented tote can hold all of your cobbling materials!
Discolored krolvin tooth Weavable item
Polished brass coin Weavable item
Dark green seaweed Weavable item
Delicate sandsilver Weavable item
Salt-worn rigging Weavable item
Leather siegery case Store your precious siegery in this miniature repair case.
Cormorant fletchings These fletchings will impart cold flares on the arrows they are
glued to.
Golvern battle axe Five-times enchanted battle axe with a mounted skull. Enhances
Two-Handed Weapon bonus and Stamina recovery.
Green jar of oil Render your weapons more suitable for defeating krolvin enemies!
Grey leather pouch Care for this greying, elderly hedgehog pet!
Black ko'nag wand Blank mage-rechargeable wand!
Ko'nag block Forging block of rare, icy-climate wood!
White oak box This box will turn runestones into frosted mazarine sea glass
runestones. This box does not degrade.
Indigo leather armor Five-times enchanted brigandine with zests and a bit of critical
protection!
Spiked crimson pavis Five-times enchanted pocketed and spiked shield, enhances Shield
Use and Dexterity.
Golvern longsword Five-times enchanted longsword with a mounted krolvin skull.
Enhances One Handed Edged Weapon bonus and Stamina recovery.
Imflass dolphin pendant Enhances Agility, Strength, Dodging, and Stamina Recovery, and
holds Cloak of Shadows. (*)
Black leather eyepatch Enhances multi-opponent combat.
Ebon leather tricorn This tricorn will give your style some flare, and will make you
smarter!
Leather-bound logbook Record your travels in this zesty logbook.
Driftwood krolvin mask This mask will temporarily allow the wearer to look like a
krolvin!
Faded lunar chart Understand the skies and constellations with this informative
lunar chart.
Bog-wood pipe With this bog-wood pipe, you're only a rub away from a smoke!
This item is self-filling.
Ebonwood pyramid Put your smarts to the test with this 3-layer spell puzzle.
Burly pirate figurine Win over your competitors with this formidable pirate siegery
miniature!
Green glass jar Store your precious gems in this glass jar with an increased
capacity!

[bremerial]

Thanks for posting this and to the person who let me know about the officials posting.

A more general question about enhansives - but relevant as I see two enhansives I might acquire. What's the maximum number of enhansives a person can wear? (Assuming it's slot based to one on head, one on ear etc etc.)


Not my area of expertise? Hence the question.

[Allereli]

https://gswiki.play.net/mediawiki/index.php/Inventory

you can see the chart there of item slots. enhancives effective up to +40 stat (20 bonus) for stats, or +50 bonus for skills

[Zaigh]

Updated my Google Docs spreadsheet for Troubled Waters. Link below in my signature.

[Donquix]

any idea if the MOC eyepatch is ranks or bonus?

[Fallen]

" Wide brass spiral When attached to your ear, this spiral allows one to understand the Krolgeh language! "

Has anyone purchased this item? I trust it works just like the language earcuffs?

[Roblar]

I know Bremerial has posted about that she has - it should work the same.

[Fallen]

Pretty slick. Those are technically auction quality items.

[GS4-Seomanthe]

" Wide brass spiral When attached to your ear, this spiral allows one to understand the Krolgeh language! "

Has anyone purchased this item? I trust it works just like the language earcuffs?

Yup I bought one, I just have yet to run into any half krol to test it on..... I assume it works like the other language cuffs though, and it has some fancy messaging about feeling a dawning understanding or somesuch when you put it on.

[Wrathbringer]

Pretty slick. Those are technically auction quality items.

Agreed. Too bad the rest of the items barely approach mediocre.

[bremerial]

I know Bremerial has posted about that she has - it should work the same.


The spirals work the same as any other language earcuff. They let you understand the language in the language system.
If a player is using the player-made Dhe'narsi language, the earcuff ain't gonna do jack for you. If the player is using SPEAK DHE'NAR or whatever it is, you'll understand it if you are wearing a Dhe'nar language earcuff.
The spiral works the same for any Krolvin language. If it's tagged as Krolvin in the language system, you'll hear it just as if you were a HK. If someone is just using the lexicon and speaking in Common, I can't help.
As an example of what you might hear, the krolvin on the ship have an idle message where they shift into defensive posture and do either "A puny krolvin blade shifts into a defensive stance while muttering to himself in Krolvin, 'A dumb krolvin is a dead krolvin'" if you understand the language or "Awrdakra krol kak burzmokt krol" if you don't. There are other messages where you'll just get "X says something in Krolvin." if you don't understand.
There is no messaging to let you know that the spiral is working. It works as long as you are wearing it.
~Vanah

My one disappointment was that I was hoping the earcuff was capable of being used strategically on the quest ...to enable me to hear something that would perhaps open up some new element / aspect to this quest. It does work to allow you to hear what they are saying but what they are saying adds little value to the quest. (Unless I have missed something.)

My hope is that I future, outside the quest itself, the earcuff could be used to interact with Krolvin invaders or overhear plans discussed between themselves. Now THAT would be the dogs bollocks as we say in the UK!

[Viekn]

Would someone mind refreshing me on the layout of the ship? I've done a couple of runs but I'm doing one tomorrow and want to make sure I remember more or less where I'm going.

Is it that when you get on the ship, you more or less go east (ne/se/etc) until you find a door? Then there are 3 levels, the deck level plus 2 levels below that, that each have prison cells? And which level is the treasure room on?

I appreciate any help that anyone can give.

[Allereli]

I appreciate any help that anyone can give.


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*drawn from memory

you asked for ANY help :P

[Viekn]

you asked for ANY help :P

Actually...that's not bad.

[Allereli]

I loved the little guy on the ramp with the arrows coming down. Thanks!~Burbul

That's the masthead of the ship :(

https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/236x/c1/f9/c6/c1f9c64417f060194901c802adeeb486.jpg

[Viekn]

That's the masthead of the ship :(

https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/236x/c1/f9/c6/c1f9c64417f060194901c802adeeb486.jpg

LOL! Now I get it. Sorry, looked like an adventurer coming on to the ship with the Krolvin shooting arrows at him.

[Silvean]

That's the masthead of the ship :(

http://web.uni-plovdiv.bg/mollov/geocaching/11-11-11/the_blair_witch_project.jpg

[Viekn]

some indigo leather armor 400 5x brigandine with zests and a bit of critical protection!

Anyone happen to know how much crit padding this brig has from the Troubled Waters prize list?

[Roblar]

I think it was somewhat crit padded.

[elcidcannon]

does anyone happen to have one of those shiny imflass whistles (+5 FA/+5 Surv) tucked away? I can't even find them on the "old items" list!

[RAR]

Does anyone know the command to actually bash/batter the doors open? I can't seem to figure it out. Thx

[Cryogic]

You have to cast a fire spell at them repeatedly until they burn down, 906 or 713 or 111 etc

[RAR]

You have to cast a fire spell at them repeatedly until they burn down, 906 or 713 or 111 etc

Uggg. Ok thx! I tried 906 but not repeatedly. I can't believe bash doesn't work.

[Roblar]

Uggg. Ok thx! I tried 906 but not repeatedly. I can't believe bash doesn't work.


Batter door does (also) work. You probably need the right kind of weapon. OHE axe def works.

[kutter]

It has been a while since I did that quest but can't you pick the doors too?

[RAR]

Batter door does (also) work. You probably need the right kind of weapon. OHE axe def works.

Ah that makes sense. I'm kind of remembering having the same issue long ago. Thx

There is a good overview by TheLastShamurai on page 12 of this thread. The only thing that got me stuck was....

<<The blood in the first room of the second level, RUB it, then RUB the SOUTHERN arch to enter the Captain's Quarters. Never found anything myself, but that room MIGHT have an increased gen rate. Heavy on the MIGHT.>>

I kept trying and trying and then realized it was the SOUTHERN HATCH that needed to be rubbed, not the arch.

Cryogic, thanks again for the quick reply! I was able to use the info to save my first run and get the full 150 scrip! :salute:

It was a lot of fun. I really enjoy the quests. I just wish they'd put new prizes out. I did get a nice full coverage armor concealer for my wizard (the robes).