A Plague for All Seasons - Part V

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A Plague for All Seasons - Part V
Quest giver	Anuek, Avatar of Entropy
Previous quest	A Plague for All Seasons - Part IV
Starting Zone	Plane of Entropy
Other Zone(s)	West Freeport Great Divide Everchill Caverns Halls of Misery
Suggested Level Range	65 plus
Quest items used	A Focusing Anchor Focusing Bead Crystalline Eye Orb of Dim Light Hand's Scar of Gradalsh
Item Reward(s)	Avatar's Scar of Gradalsh
Experience Reward	150000
Related overview	A Plague for All Seasons - Part I Decay Lord Grindrun's quests A Plague for All Seasons - Part II In preparation of a cold fever A Plague for All Seasons - Part III The view from the top‎ A Plague for All Seasons - Part IV The Lessons of Entropy Quests The Strength of Entropy A Plague for All Seasons - Part V

Note: If you attempt to kill Grindrun prior to completing The Lessons of Entropy Quests and The Strength of Entropy quests you will be instantly killed.

Once you have completed the both The Lessons of Entropy Quests and The Strength of Entropy find Decay Lord Grindrun in Newport Sewers.

You say, 'Hail, Decay Lord Grindrun'

Decay Lord Grindrun laughs. 'You dare show your face?! Servants of Entropy, dispose of <Player Name>!

Note: Decay Lord Grindrun will start attacking the player.

There is only silence...

Decay Lord Grindrun says, 'No... you've turned them against me... you... we'll see about this.'

Decay Lord Grindrun begins to cast...

Note: Check your journal!

Return to Terror Lord Cadrak in Newport Sewers.

You say, 'Hail, Terror Lord Cadrak'

Terror Lord Cadrak says, 'He escaped? I know Grindrun, and he owns a home up in Newport. He likely gated there and fled. Thankfully I forsaw this, and used some contacts to lock down most tranport out of the city. He'd have to have gone by foot. Talk to Vanissa, she can assist more.'

Find Cult Priest Vanissa in Newport Sewers.

You say, 'Hail, Cult Priest Vanissa'

Cult Priest Vanissa says, 'Gradalsh welcomes you into the embrace of Entropy. Do you need temple services, cultist?'

You say, 'He's escaped like a coward! He gated shortly after I engaged.'

Cult Priest Vanissa says, 'Unfortunate. We'll use our contact network to find him, but it won't do any good if he can just escape again. Thankfully I know of something that might help. It's called an anchor stone.'

You say, 'Where can I find this stone?'

Cult Priest Vanissa says, 'Given the right tools, I can fashion a weak one. If I had a Focus Stone, I could make one with just that, but realistically you'll need to find a few items and let me build it.'

You say, 'What are these items?'

Cult Priest Vanissa says, 'Three things are needed. An Orb of Dim Light, to weaken his sight and spells. A Focusing Bead to keep him in place. And a Crystal Eye to judge him. Together these will form the anchor you need.'

You say, 'Ok... and where are these things located exactly?'

Cult Priest Vanissa shrugs. 'The bead and orb are a mystery to me, and you'd need to find a frozen seer for a proper eye. Good luck!'

You say, 'Just getting a Focus Stone sounds easiest. Where can I find that?'

Cult Priest Vanissa laughs. 'If you think so. The only creatures who make it are efreeti. And only the most powerful ones at that. If you can find them, you'll find it.'

Gather Focusing Stone or Focusing Bead, Crystalline Eye, and Orb of Dim Light and return them to Cult Priest Vanissa.

Note: Focusing Stone can be bought from players or merchants and is a relatively common drop in Emberflow Caverns

Cult Priest Vanissa says, 'It is done. I've attuned it to him, so it should activate automatically if it's on your person. And as luck would have it, we've located Grindrun. It seems he is trying to flee toward Faydark, and is seeking to stow away aboard a ship in Freeport to do that. Look for him in the sewers there. He'll be desparte Maviel, so make sure you bring suffient help.'

You receive A Focusing Anchor from 'Cult Priest Vanissa'.

You gain 50000 experience!!

Travel to West Freeport and explore the sewers to the north.

Your anchor stone begins to react, and Grindrun becomes visible!

Well, good work. You found me. But before you do anything hasty, come here, and listen to reason!

Speak to Decay Lord Grindrun and prepare yourself!

You say, 'Hail, Decay Lord Grindrun'

Decay Lord Grindrun says, '<Player Name>. Comrade. Give up Gradalsh. Join me, and we will take down the Gods themselves.'

You say, 'I refuse.'

Decay Lord Grindrun sighs. 'I know. Goodbye, <Player Name>.'

Decay Lord Grindrun attacks!

We will be victorious, true chaos will envelope Dalaya, power to the Cold Master!

You are powerful! The new Dalaya would have a place for you! Accept your death, and be reborn!

Serve the master of the Chaos Essence, you held it, you know what it can do.

Gradalsh is not worthy of us. If you knew what I knew...

The Gods of Dalaya will be defeated, with or without you. Submit!

Play time is over! Chaos is a part of us all, <Player Name>. You and your friends are already its servants!

Note: At half health Decay Lord Grindrun dissapears!

You feel nauseated as a bit of you is drawn out, to give life to...

a shambling abomination seems to howl as it attacks.

Note: Kill the a shambling abomination and Decay Lord Grindrun will reappear.

And now it ends for you!

Master, they are strong... but not strong enough! <Player Name>, you die now!

Yes, I see you there, <Player Name>! You die now!

Decay Lord Grindrun will attack the player on the quest directly!

My body... this pain... I - Master intervene! Protect your humble servant!

Visions of the end assault you!

You have slain Decay Lord Grindrun!

Mark... my words... <Player Name>... we'll meet again.... Amaranth...

Note: Check your journal!

Find Anuek, Avatar of Entropy in Plane of Entropy.

You say, 'Hail, Anuek, Avatar of Entropy'

Anuek, Avatar of Entropy grins wickedly as you approach. 'My words mean nothing. But his mean everything. Bow now! Our Master approaches!'

You say, 'Hail, *Gradalsh, Lord of Decay'

Gradalsh, Lord of Decay wheezes a noise vaguely resembling laughter. 'You are worthy indeed <Player Name>. You have bested all my enemies, and spread chaos farther than anyone before you. You alone are worthy!'

You say, 'Master, it was my pleasure to run the tratior through. But this Cold one...'

Gradalsh, Lord of Decay says, 'There will be time for that soon enough. Hand me your Scar, servant.'

You receive Avatar's Scar of Gradalsh from Gradalsh, Lord of Decay.

You gain 100000 experience!!

Gradalsh, Lord of Decay shouts, 'Let it be known, from now until the world crumbles, in this life and her next, <Player Name> represents everything I do. Arrise Avatar Maviel! Take your place among my favored!'

Gradalsh, Lord of Decay whipsers, 'And if the scar is not to your liking, return it to me, and I shall change it.'

You have completed a quest. [A Plague for all Seasons]

You say, 'Hail, Gradalsh, Lord of Decay'

Gradalsh, Lord of Decay says, 'As an Avatar, you represent my will on Dalaya. Destroy my enemies, and spread my word to all the non believers. After all is done, only Entropy ever remains.'

You say, 'Whatever it was Grindrun was doing... it is not over yet, is it Master.'

Gradalsh, Lord of Decay grins wickedly. 'No, not at all. This Cold one... this mysterious man you met. He has The Chaos Essence, and it is indeed power that I desire. The things you created with it were powerful. What I could have done with it, immeasureable. Further, it should be known that it was not I who guided its creation. Something else did. So many mysteries left to unravel... and in time they will be. But that is not a task for today. Go, spread chaos and discord on Dalaya, make them know your power.