Aiding Caretaker Kolsaz

Gather ten(10) Icethistle Ferns, ground spawns typically found in the ice caves along the snowy area of Dreadlands, for Caretaker Kolsaz.

Aiding Caretaker Kolsaz
Quest giver	Caretaker Kolsaz
Next quest	Darima wants meat! Torsch say smash monkey A Struggling Society - Part II
Previous quest	A Struggling Society - Part I
Starting Zone	Dreadlands
Ending Zone	Dreadlands
Suggested Level Range	65 plus
Faction Required	The Slave Rebellion (Dubious)
Quest items used	Icethistle Fern x 10
Positive (+) Faction	The Slave Rebellion
Experience Reward	25,000
Related overview	Kromtash's First Task These may be taken at the same time and completed in any order Refined Yclist Winches in the Quarry Things that go bump in the mines Dubious Quests Girix's bounty quest (Bounty) Ylek A Childs Memories A Struggling Society - Part I These may be taken at the same time and completed in any order Aiding Caretaker Kolsaz Darima wants meat! Torsch say smash monkey A Struggling Society - Part II Shadows of War - Part I These may be taken at the same time and completed in any order Armaments of Assault Armaments of Protection A Slave's Best Friend The Slaves Are Still Sick Shadows of War - Part II Apprehensive Quests Gnik Gnack Kromtor Supply Pack bounty quest Caretaker Torsch's quest Indifferent Quests Complications Those Who Fall Far Finding Wisdom Allies and Enemies Those Who Hunt Hunters Retribution - Part I Continued as the Main Quest

Walkthrough

Find Caretaker Kolsaz (Dreadlands  at 1038, 9258, 1068  • Refuge) .

You say, 'Hail, Caretaker Kolsaz'

Upon seeing you, Caretaker Kolsaz eyes light up. 'No time! We have no time for idle chit chat! Lets move it <Player Name>.'

You say, 'Hold up! Whats going on?'

Caretaker Kolsaz looks confused for a second. 'He didn't tell you?'

You say, 'Who? Brother Sortel?'

Caretaker Kolsaz seems annoyed. 'Ugh! Ok, I'll start from scratch... but if my patients die while I dally, it's on your hands. My name is Kolsaz. In another life I was a master mixologist, capable of alchemy the likes of which you could not imagine. Given a good enough laboratory I could make anything.'

[D1]

You say, 'That sounds fairly impressive.'

Caretaker Kolsaz puffs out his chest a bit. 'Indeed. Yet this current ailment continues to defy me!'

You say, 'Perhaps there is some way I could assist?'

Caretaker Kolsaz says, 'Well, actually I have a hunch that I can't quite follow up on... there is a plant out there. It's somewhat rare, but very hardy, and really thrives in conditions where other plants would just die. It's called the Icethistle Fern.'

[D2]

You say, 'Then why are all of these people still sick?'

Caretaker Kolsaz growls under his breath. 'Well perhaps if I had proper supplies this wouldn't be such an issue. Are you just here to criticize? Get out! I need to concentrate!'

You say, 'Calm down, I'm here to help. You need help with anything?'

Caretaker Kolsaz says, 'I suppose I could send you on some errand... It's below me anyway. There is a plant out in the wilds called the Icethistle Fern. It is not excessively common, and thrives under the proper conditions.'

You say, 'So you'd like me to collect this Fern then?'

Caretaker Kolsaz nods. 'Precisely. I believe these Icethistles may have powerful healing properties, and if we could harness them... make them into some sort of elixir, I'm betting we could cure this damn ailment quite quickly. I'll need about ten samples.'

Your journal has been updated. [Aiding Caretaker Kolsaz]

 

Journal Text: Caretaker Kolsaz acts as alchemist for the slaves. He believes that he can cure their illness if he could study some Icethistle Ferns. I am to find ten of these in the surrounding areas, and bring them all back to Kolsaz as soon as possible.

You say, 'Where can I find these Ferns?'

Caretaker Kolsaz shrugs. 'That's up to you to figure out. I believe they are damaged by sunlight, however, so keep that in mind. It's also possible some animal or another may feed on them, and you may find samples that way as well.'

Gather and give Caretaker Kolsaz:

• Icethistle Fern x 10

Caretaker Kolsaz says, 'Yes, perfect samples! You have a bright future here if you can keep up this level of work. Most of our scouts damage samples far too much. You've been a great help! I'll be sure to let the others know of your prowess in case they have other things for you to do.'

Your faction standing with The Slave Rebellion has gotten better!

You gain 25,000 experience!!

You have completed a quest. [Aiding Caretaker Kolsaz]

 

Journal Text: I've proven the creatures in the mines are real, and not just hallucinations of damaged slaves. Kromtash is pleased with my progress.

Once you have completed all three tasks:

Your journal has been updated. [A Struggling Society]

 

Journal Text: It appears that Brother Sortel has need of me again. I should find him as soon as possible.