Warding the Tenebrae  

Realm:Albion
Start Zone: Roman Aqueducts
Start NPC:Arioc
Catacombs expansion Required
Class:All
Type:Mini Quest
Avg. Time:6 minutes
Min Level:6
Max Level:9
Grants XP:Yes
Grants Coin:Yes
Rating:
*****
Related Items:
  Arioc's Wards
Last Updated:Tue Jul 24 03:40:04 2007
DISCLAIMER: Your Steps and Tasks may be different

Brief walkthrough:
1) Speak with Arioc at loc=21748,11851 in the Roman Aqueducts.
2) Go to loc=19431,15037 in the Roman Aqueducts and /use Arioc's Wards.
3) Go to loc=15812,15662 in the Roman Aqueducts and /use Arioc's Wards.
4) Go to loc=19739,16327 in the Roman Aqueducts and /use Arioc's Wards.
5) Return to Arioc and type /whisper wards are set for your reward.

level 6 received 1 silver and 482 experience.

Dialog from the quest:
Speak with Arioc at loc=21748,11851,16958 dir=300 in the Roman Aqueducts.

Arioc says, "Paladin, I am in need of your help. I have been ordered by my lord Arawn to collect samples of the tenebrae so that they can be studied by those in the Crypt. I am also charged with making sure that souls get delivered to Staarzi near the entrance to the Crypt. It makes my life rather [challenging]."

Arioc says, "I am not supposed to leave off my collection of the tenebrae, but nor can I ignore the souls that must be shepherded on to the Crypt. In the past I have hired passing travelers to carry the souls to Staarzi, but I find myself running short of coin. Staarzi has more for me, but I must go and get it from here. Thankfully I have come up with a partial [solution] to my problem."

Arioc says, "I have created a set of magical wards that will ensnare the tenebrae. Once the wards are placed, I will be able to leave off capturing tenebrae for a short time and the wards will collect bits and pieces of the tenebrae on their own. I cannot give it up permanently, but it will allow me to have time to make my deliveries to Staarzi, which leads me to the other part of [my problem]."

Arioc says, "I have a very important delivery that I must make to Staarzi now, but the wards are not in place. But now that you are here, I think my solution has completely revealed itself. If you can [place the wards], then I can start on my way down to Staarzi."

Arioc says, "They are very easy to place, once you know where to place them. Do you think you could [lend a hand] with this? I will be able to obtain more coin while I am gone, so I will be able to pay you once you are finished."

Will you help Arioc by placing the wards for him? [Levels 6-9]
You have been given the Warding the Tenebrae quest.


[Step #1] Speak with Arioc to learn where the three wards must be placed.

Arioc says, "This makes my life so much easier, Paladin. The locations where they need to be placed are easy to find. They will all be placed in the Tenebrous Quarter which isn't that far from here. From here, head west to the intersection, then turn south. When you come to the next intersection, don't go down the ramp but turn west and [start walking]."

Arioc says, "The wards will let you know when you are in the right place. Then all you must do is use the ward to place it anywhere in that area. After you place the first ward, go down into the gully that runs west - near Guard Blumor. Head west down the center of the gully until the ward lets you know to stop. After you place that ward, you will need to find [the third] location."

Arioc says, "Head back east to the intersection then turn south. Head up the ramp, but do not go through the huge arch. Instead, turn west and begin to walk. The ward will let you know when to stop. When you have placed all three wards, return to me. I should be back from Staarzi by then with your coins."

You receive Arioc's Wards from Arioc!

[Step #1 con't] Find the correct area to set Arioc's Ward. From Arioc, head west to the intersection, then south. At the next intersection, do not go down the ramp, but go west. The Wards will notify you of the right spot.
  • Run to loc=19431,15037,16759 dir=271 in theRoman Aqueducts, when you get there you will get a pop-up box stating "Arioc's Wards begin to hum. You are in the correct place. /Use Arioc's Ward now."


  • [Step #1 con't] /Use Arioc's Wards. (To /use an item, right-click on it, then type /use).

    [Step #2] Find the next area to be warded. From the first area, head west down the center of the gully, not up on the elevated side. The Wards will let you know when you are in the correct place.
  • Go to loc=15812,15662,16585 dir=271 in theRoman Aqueducts, when you get there you will get a pop-up box stating "Arioc's Wards begin to hum. You are in the correct place. /Use Arioc's Ward now."


  • [Step #2 con't] /Use Arioc's Wards. (To /use an item, right-click on it, then type /use).

    [Step #3] Find the final warding location. From the second one, head east to the intersection, then south. Head up the ramp, but do not pass through the big arch. Instead, walk west on the elevated part.
  • Go to loc=19739,16327,16759 dir=270 in theRoman Aqueducts, when you get there you will get a pop-up box stating "Arioc's Wards begin to hum. You are in the correct place. /Use Arioc's Ward now."


  • [Step #3 con't] /Use Arioc's Wards. (To /use an item, right-click on it, then type /use).

    [Step #4] Return to Arioc in the Aqueducts, near the entrance to Camelot.

    Arioc says, "What news do you bring me of my wards, Paladin? Have they been set about the Tenebrous Quarter as I asked?"

    [Step #4 con't] Tell Arioc that the [wards are set].

    Arioc says, "Excellent! I was able to make my journey to Staarzi successfully. She has the delivery now and my coffers have been restocked. Since you have served me well, you have earned the reward I promised. Thank you for your service, Paladin. Perhaps we will meet again in the future but now I must go and remove the tenebrae pieces from the wards."

    You are awarded 482 experience!
    You are awarded 1 silver and some copper!
    You have finished the Warding the Tby enebrae quest.

    (coin and experience was earned a level 6)


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    Arioc
    # Aug 18 2005 at 7:33 PM Rating: Decent
    I'm level 7 and Arioc won't talk to me.
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