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Council Junior Researcher - Study the Zaranth

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here are four scouting points that need to be reached in the dwarven fort in Crystal Caverns. Do that and come back. Hang on to any Cursed Tarot Cards that drop for Engage the Zaranth.


Walkthrough

Study the Zaranth
Quest giver Councillor Evinthas
Starting Zone

Thurgadin

Other Zone(s)

Crystal Caverns

Faction Required Council of Innovation
(Council Junior Researcher)
Positive (+) Faction

Council of Innovation

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Council Researcher's Rank

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Councillor's Rank

Find Councillor Evinthas (Thurgadin  at -106, 288, 2  •) .

You say, 'Hail, Councillor Evinthas'
Councillor Evinthas says, 'Ehhh...' Evinthas sighs, shivering in his robe. 'Greetings, <Player Name>. Welcome to the far north.'
You say, 'Is there any work for me to do?'
Councillor Evinthas says, 'Certainly.' Evinthas hands you a list. 'Which item would you like detail about?'
You say, 'What do you have in mind regarding the Zaranth?'
Councillor Evinthas says, 'As you saw, the Council is requesting immediate handling of the Zaranth situation. These corrupt dwarves linger in the Crystal Caverns, and to be blunt, they're a severe threat to us. They seem to delight in attacking our agents in the field, even venturing as far out as the Wastes to catch us. While Dranral advocates direct action, I prefer a more... nuanced... approach.'
You say, 'What would you have me do?'
Councillor Evinthas says, 'The Zaranth mantain a fortress in the Crystal Caverns. I want you to search it, high and low, for some sign of what makes the Zaranth so corrupt. Four places, in particular, need your attention.'
You say, 'Tell me about the first place.'
Councillor Evinthas says, 'At the north end of the fortress is a bridge overlooking the entrance. Inspect the architecture, look for who built it. Are the Zaranth squatters or builders?'
You say, 'Tell me about the second place.'
Councillor Evinthas says, 'In the northwest corner of the fortress, on the ground floor, are three rooms side-by-side. Search them until you find furniture, and again--look for clues as to who made it. You're a junior researcher now. Use deductive reasoning.'
You say, 'Tell me about the third place.'
Councillor Evinthas says, 'A room in the middle of the fortress smells faintly of cinnamon. You may have to look around a bit to find it, but you'll know when you do. Look around, see if you can find the source of the smell.'
You say, 'Tell me about the fourth place.'
Councillor Evinthas says, 'The zaranth frequently go to pray in a tiny cubby in the southeast corner of the fortress. See if you can find any scraps of prayer material.'

Find the four places Councillor Evinthas described inside of Crystal Caverns.

Note: These locations all in the Zaranth castle portion of the map (drawn in pink) and can be discovered in any order though they will provided here in the order given by Councillor Evinthas. Incomplete scouting information can be turned in for partial credit.

Find the first location described by Councillor Evinthas (-147, 221, -360).

The architecture here is consistent with shadow dwarf buildings in Thurgadin, if a bit more rushed. You have searched the area for the information Evinthas wanted.


Find the second location described by Councillor Evinthas (-169, 296, -398).

Finding wood furniture this far north is strange indeed. On closer inspection, the wood is carved with the symbols of orcs. How curious. You have searched the area for the information Evinthas wanted.

Find the third location described by Councillor Evinthas (-228, 249, -382).

This room does indeed smell faintly of cinnamon, but you are unable to pinpoint the source. You have searched the area for the information Evinthas wanted.

Find the fourth location described by Councillor Evinthas (-285, 182, -382).

You find a dusty old prayerbook full of hymns to Zarad. How interesting. You have searched the area for the information Evinthas wanted.

Return to Councillor Evinthas.

You say, 'I have scouting information about the Zaranth to report.'
Councillor Evinthas says, 'Hmm.. From the clues you have gathered, we know the following: The dwarves built the fortress themselves, probably after fighting through the orc's territory. They worship Zarad, which strongly implies that they're aligned with the dragons. The cinnamon is a bit... curious, as is their antisocial nature and choice of locale. Perhaps we'll learn more from the incursions Dranral is sponsoring.'

You gain faction experience!!

You turn in all the information you've collected, receiving credit for each.