Half Elf cultural

[Kaaba]

Vor Westrider in Qeynos gives the quests

[Sat Feb 19 13:54:04 2005] Logging to 'eqlog.txt' is now *ON*.
[Sat Feb 19 13:54:07 2005] You say, 'Hail, Vor Westrider'
[Sat Feb 19 13:54:07 2005] Vor Westrider says ''And hail to you as well, traveler. What news? It's nice to hear from someone of mixed heritage like myself. I often fear our kind will never be fully understood by either elves or human. Though we pass through their lands, we are always a little [uncomfortable] in either community. At least we half elves understand each other.'
[Sat Feb 19 13:54:10 2005] You say, 'uncomfortable'
[Sat Feb 19 13:54:11 2005] Vor Westrider says ''You know what I mean. When traveling through elven communities, we must duck under their doorways and when visiting our human kin, we receive skeptical stares at our pointed ears. Not to mention, it's impossible to find armor from either race that fits properly. Human clothing is baggy in the shoulders and elven armor tends to chafe in the . . . well. . . you know what I mean, [right]?'
[Sat Feb 19 13:54:12 2005] You say, 'right'
[Sat Feb 19 13:54:15 2005] Vor Westrider says 'Tell you what -- I contracted a half elven artisan to make me a pattern book for armor specifically for us. I made a suit and it fits perfectly. If you'd like, I can make you a copy of the pattern [book]. I also have some advanced armor [patterns] you may be interested in.'
[Sat Feb 19 13:54:17 2005] You say, 'book'
[Sat Feb 19 13:54:18 2005] Vor Westrider says 'Excellent, I can make you a pattern book, but first I'm going to need some materials. Bring me a fire beetle carapace for the cover, a patch of zombie skin for the pages, a golden bandit tooth for the clasp, and a lion tail to grind down and make a salve which will protect and preserve the finished product. I have heard these resources can be found in Western Karana. Once I have these things, I can create the pattern book for ya.'
[Sat Feb 19 13:54:21 2005] You say, 'patterns'
[Sat Feb 19 13:54:21 2005] Vor Westrider says 'These, I cannot give away, but I can share them with you provided you are willing to help make Norrath safe for us wanderers again. I'm currently working with the city of Qeynos to secure trade routes outside the city gates. We need someone to lead expeditions into [Erud's Crossing], [Kedge Keep],the [Dragon Necropolis] or, if you've got the metal for it, the [valley] on the other side of the lavastorm mountains. Interested? The more difficult the expedition the more powerful the armor pattern, I can provide.'
[Sat Feb 19 13:54:32 2005] You say, 'erud's crossing'
[Sat Feb 19 13:54:32 2005] You have been assigned the task 'Clearing the Western Sea Lanes'.
[Sat Feb 19 13:54:32 2005] Vor Westrider says 'Excellent, I knew I could count on you. It seems our ocean trade routes are in trouble. I need you to venture into Erud's Crossing and clear out twenty sharks. That should curb their attacks on our sailors. When you've finished dispatching the creatures, bring me four lake pebbles from their stomachs as proof of your kills.'
[Sat Feb 19 13:54:41 2005] You say, 'kedge keep'
[Sat Feb 19 13:54:41 2005] You have been assigned the task 'Clearing the Eastern Sea Lanes'.
[Sat Feb 19 13:54:41 2005] Vor Westrider says 'The city's ocean trade routes aren't as secure as we need them to be. Several of our cargo ships have disappeared while sailing to Freeport and Faydwer. Sure enough, the wreckage inevitably washes up near Kedge Keep. Swim into that keep and kill fifty mermaids. Return to me with several vials of ocean ink. That should thin their numbers out a bit.'
[Sat Feb 19 13:54:46 2005] You say, 'dragon necropolis'
[Sat Feb 19 13:54:47 2005] You have been assigned the task 'Scale and Bone'.
[Sat Feb 19 13:54:47 2005] Vor Westrider says 'The city has lost several expeditions into the dragon necropolis over the past months. It's the rat creatures that have been sneaking upon our excavators in the dark tunnels. Kill eighty of these creatures and return to me with four old dragon horns. That should clear them out for the time being.'
[Sat Feb 19 13:55:01 2005] You say, 'valley'
[Sat Feb 19 13:55:01 2005] You have been assigned the task 'Lair of the Lavaspinner'.
[Sat Feb 19 13:55:01 2005] Vor Westrider says 'I'm glad you volunteered! Our scouts have been having trouble in the dragon lands north of Lavastorm. Seems the spiders have been tracking our movements and ambushing our scouts. I need you to lead an expedition into the Lavaspinner's Lair and slay six score denizens of the delve. Bring me four arachnid eye clusters as proof of your kills. You may wish to seek out some operatives in Lavastorm to aid you in tracking down these rare items.'

[Kaaba]

Did the 20 sharks and 4 pebbles in Erud's Crossings and he now has me doing kill 10 willowisps.

[Kaaba]

Killed 10 willowisps and returned 1 lightstone to him to get Journeyman's Book of Half Elven Culture

[Rahmir]

killing sharks

Did the 20 sharks and 4 pebbles in Erud's Crossings and he now has me doing kill 10 willowisps.

was there a certian place for kiling the sharks in erud's crossing? or did it just take forever?

[Tenai]

Dont know why, but my Cultural tasks are in kelethin.

Crushbone, City of Mist, Acrylia Caverns and Dragon isle

[Tellis Stormchaser]

Sharks spawn alot to the..

area over by the shaman epic spawn point. that's on the side of the island where the sunken ship is. you just have to tough this out becuase they visibility stinks badly here.

[Jherikho]

Ancestral Half Elven Armor

Vor Westrider is located in North Qeynos near the Priest of Discord. If you give him a Fire Beetle Carapace, a Golden Bandit Tooth, a Lion Tail and a Zombie Skin he will give you a book entitled: Ancestral Half Elven Armor. Opening the book gives the following information:

"Gifted with the characteristics of two races, half elves can adapt to either human or elven society with relative ease.
Despite this, half elves have no free-standing culture of their own and often fear they are doomed to be perpetual awkwardness among either of their parent races. For this reason, Vor Westrider traveled the world and consolidated this book of uniquely half elven armor designs. These designs are light-weight enough to allow for a half elf's innate elven nimbleness, but are also heavy enough to take advantage of half elves' human-inherited heartiness.

The patterns in this book can be copied many times, but eventually they will wear out and you can tell that if you use the patterns enough you will need to replace the book.

To create pattern for tailoring armor templates based on these patterns you will need this book, a large bottle of ink, a roll of plain parchment, a quill and a compacted backpack to hold the patterns you will make. You'll also need a book binding to do the work.

If you wish to use the patterns to make molds you'll need a kiln to work in as well as a high quality firing sheet, sculpting tools, a huge block of clay and a compacted backpack to hold the molds when you're done."

I've never heard of most of these items myself, so if anyone could list where they can be found I would be most appreciative.

Jherikho Silverwolf

[Jherikho]

Journeyman's Book of Half Elven Culture

When you complete the task: "Clearing the Western Sea Lanes", Vor Westrider will give you the following book: Journeyman's Book of Half Elven Culture. Opening the book gives the following information:

"Half elven armor symbols borrow heavily from the characteristics of both elven and human symbols. Many of the half elven armor symbols are based on high elf designs, but incorporate human 'suffixes' and elaborations. The result is a hybrid language of armor runes and an evolved art form distinct from either of its parent branches.

This book contains the most rudimentary of half elven armor symbols. Although they offer only a slight degree of protection, they have the advantage of being easy to create and usuable by most half elves. Ideally, half elves will begin with these symbols and work their way up to more advanced designs. You know that you will be able to reproduce this pattern many times before the book becomes worn and you must replace it.

To create patterns for tailoring armor templates based on these patterns you will need this book, a large bottle of ink, a roll of vellum, a quill and a compacted backpack to hold the patterns you will make.

You'll also need a book binding to do the work."

Again, information on locating these items would be appreciated.

Jherikho Silverwolf

[Kaaba]

I believe Vor is for half elves who worship Karana, the one in Kelethin may before Tunare worshippers

[Tenai]

I was born in Freeport, I worship Elloisa Marr yet I have to go to treehugger city for my cultural armor and I'm still having a hard time find our hammer for smithing :P

[Turlo Lomon]

Half-elf Bristlebane follower here. Both gave me quests for books... simultaneously, which was rather nice.

[myrdale]

For folks that are having a hard time finding sharks, here is a useful trick. When your in most old world bodies of water, if you carefully position yourself so half your view is above water and half is below, the half that is below will be clear as day. You will see the floor to the horizen and anything that is swiming within your view. Click on the shark, shoot one arrow and they will come too you.

[Verdandi]

Copied all these quest details to the quest writeup, which is not yet available. (You half elves did a great job, here, btw.) I'll keep this thread here until that writeup is viewable.

Can anyone confirm whether you get directed to a particular city or if you can start in any of the half elf cities? We seem to have two conflicting reports on that here.

Also, I need the name, location, and how-to-find-them details for the quest giver in Kelethin. (Also, is there one for Freeport? Surefall?)

[Jayabalard]

Copied all these quest details to the quest writeup, which is not yet available. (You half elves did a great job, here, btw.) I'll keep this thread here until that writeup is viewable.

Can anyone confirm whether you get directed to a particular city or if you can start in any of the half elf cities? We seem to have two conflicting reports on that here.

Also, I need the name, location, and how-to-find-them details for the quest giver in Kelethin. (Also, is there one for Freeport? Surefall?)

Here's what I have so far for the Kelethin info; will do anotehr post once I have more info.

Nala Goldenthorn
n105, n240, 75

[Thu Mar 10 00:48:09 2005] You say, 'Hail, Nala Goldenthorn'
[Thu Mar 10 00:48:09 2005] Nala Goldenthorn says 'Greetings Jayabalard! It's a wonderful day to be among the trees. I've been working with my good friend Calian to help him with his new [armor] designs. They truly are amazing pieces of work.'
[Thu Mar 10 00:48:15 2005] You say, 'what armor'
[Thu Mar 10 00:48:16 2005] Nala Goldenthorn says 'These new designs are really a completely new way of crafting armor. With these processes the new armor is stronger than your current armor and more comfortable to wear. We have also found other [methods] for improving the armor further. If you're [interested] I can make you a copy of the designs to look at.'
[Thu Mar 10 00:48:34 2005] You say, 'I am interested'
[Thu Mar 10 00:48:34 2005] Nala Goldenthorn says 'I'll need a some zombie skin and darkbone marrow from the Estate of Unrest. I can use those to create the cover and ink for the book. I'll also need some of the battle beads from Crushbone to help bind the book and a rotting orc tooth to complete the ink. Once I have those I will have a copy made for you.'
[Thu Mar 10 00:48:22 2005] You say, 'what methods'
[Thu Mar 10 00:48:22 2005] Nala Goldenthorn says 'Once these new armor pieces have been created they can have specific runes placed on them that improve their effectiveness. If you are interested in the runes I could get you instructions on how to create them in exchange for a bit of [help].'
[Thu Mar 10 00:48:25 2005] You say, 'I will help'
[Thu Mar 10 00:48:25 2005] Nala Goldenthorn says 'I'd like to help Calian out a bit more and collect some items he has been after. If you would be willing to go to [Crushbone], the [City of Mist], the [Acrylia Caverns], or to [Thundercrest Isles], I would happily exchange the instructions for the runes in return for your efforts.'
[Thu Mar 10 00:54:43 2005] You say, 'Crushbone'
[Thu Mar 10 00:54:43 2005] You have been assigned the task 'Scouting Crushbone'.
[Thu Mar 10 00:54:50 2005] You say, 'City of Mist'
[Thu Mar 10 00:54:50 2005] You have been assigned the task 'Dismantling Golems'.
[Thu Mar 10 00:55:24 2005] You say, 'Acrylia Caverns'
[Thu Mar 10 00:55:24 2005] You have been assigned the task 'Acrylia Expedition'.
[Thu Mar 10 00:55:34 2005] You say, 'Thundercrest Isles'
[Thu Mar 10 00:55:34 2005] You have been assigned the task 'Denizens of the Isles'.


Task given to get your Journeyman's Book: Scouting Crushbone

Task given to get your Expert's Book: Dismantling Golems

Task given to get your Master's Book: Acrylia Expedition

Task given to get your Grandmaster's Book: Denizens of the Isles

[Jayabalard]

Task given to get your Journeyman's Book: Scouting Crushbone
1) Clan Crushbone: Kill 20 orc legionnaires
2) Clan Crushbone: Loot 4 Preserved Orc Hide
3) Greater Faydark: Deliver 4 Preserved Orc Hide to Nala Goldenthorn
4) Clan Crushbone: Kill 10 Orc Oracles
5) Clan Crushbone: Loot 1 Illegible Scroll
6) Greater Faydark: Deliver Illegible Scroll to Nala Goldenthorn

Task given to get your Expert's Book: Dismantling Golems
1) City of Mist: Kill 50 Plaguebone Skeletons
2) City of Mist: Loot 20 Bone Chips
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Task given to get your Master's Book: Acrylia Expedition
1) Acrylia Caverns: Kill 80 sabctum grimlings
2) Acrylia Caverns: Loot 40 Grimling toes
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Task given to get your Grandmaster's Book: Denizens of the Isles
1) All: Kill 120 Isle Drakes
2) All: Loot 80 Fractyured Drake Claw
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