Grobb and Oggok starting guide

First off, from all of the staff here at Shards of Dalaya, we would like to welcome you to our game! We have provided this newbie guide for Grobb and Oggok as part of our official starting area guides series to help new players acclimate themselves to Shards of Dalaya, and to find things to do in their starting areas. This guide will cover Ogres, Trolls, Iksars and Dark Elves starting in the Greenmist and Stinger's Bog regions. Always remember: these guides are just suggestions. Shards of Dalaya is designed to allow you to level up however you like, wherever you like.

Oggok

Quests

Oggok quest map

All Classes

• Q1 Level 1 - 30

Watch Captain Bonmig heads up the Oggok watch from the second story of the main gate tower. He is looking for recruits to join the campaign against the Tal`Yan, and is willing to pay for their heads. Captain Bonmig also helps train and gear up young warriors, paladins and shadowknights

• Q2 Level 14-25

Grabbit the Furious is… furious! His lady love has betrayed him, and he wants you to make things right! By killing her.

• Q4 Level 30-50

Bloggo is a master shield smith. He sells normal shields all day, but is always willing to make something special if an adventurer brings him the materials.

• Q11 Level 1-10

Barkeeper Barall is tired of serving the same old ale. He wants you to take a note to the local brewer to place an order for something more exciting. He might even let you have a sip.

• Q14 Level 8-20

Tanner Lotian has been trying to find someone strong enough to hunt basilisks for him in the mountains. He is willing to trade a bit of his craftsmanship for the trouble.

• Q15 Level 8-20

Anilia Silkstrand thinks one of her tailor supply shipments got lost in the Obsidian Shard Mountains. She needs a brave adventurer to make her whole.

• 'Q16 Level 11-20

Murla works at the baking supply store during the day. His greatest joy is making people good tasting food. Gather him some exotic ingredients, and see what happens!

• 'Q17 Level 8-20 (not on map, found near pottery wheel)

Garlii Has heard about some special crystals found in the Halls of Mielech and wishes to study them. He may reward a helping hand.

Enchanter

• 'Q8 Level 1-10

Galia de`Barra is the Enchanter Guildmaster of Oggok. Part of her duties include teaching new Enchanters the basics of animating weaponry.

Magician

• 'Q9 Level 1-15

Legilion of the Winds teaches young elementalists the power of conjuring. He sends all new magicians to collect the a conjuring gem of each element, so that they can harness their power.

Rogue

• 'Q12 Level 20-40

Trap Master Apsalar is the foremost expert in Dalaya on Oil based combustion traps. Once a rogue hits their twentieth level, she can impart some of that knowledge on to them for a fee.

• 'Q13 Level 5-20

Spymaster Kyla has not been contacted by a large swathe of her spy network in weeks. She needs a young rogue to go travel around Dalaya to find out what happened.

Warrior/Shadowknight

• 'Q1 Level 1-30

Watch Captain Bonmig. See above.

• 'Q5 Level 5-40

Tavax Darkblood is one of the last Shadowknights who holds the knowledge required to craft a Runeblade. If you prove yourself to him as a capable Shadowknight or Warrior, he may just teach you as well.

• 'Q6 Level 5-15

Warlord Zorg teaches young warriors and shadowknights how to fight with cunning. The Tal`Yan incursion provides the perfect test for such lessons.

• 'Q7 Level 5-15

Warlord Garomm teaches young warriors and shadowknights how to fight with courage. The jungle provides the perfect test for such lessons.

Wizard

• 'Q10 Level 1-15

Faludyonna Starslinger teaches young wizards the basics of the arcane. She is a master of sustained destructive magic, and can bestow that mastery on those who seek to learn it.

• 'Q3 Level 1-15

Illidona Starpyre follows after Faludyonna teachings, and creates orbs for those of her order who prove their strength.

Grobb

Quests

All Classes

Grobb quest map

• Q1 and Q2 Level 1 - 8

Apprentice Hinan and Apprentice Ungram are journeymen alchemists trying to perfect their first solo projects given to them by the Master Alchemist. Unfortunately, neither one of them are very good at killing things to get ingredients.

• Q3 Level 8 - 20

Master Alchemist Baruk is one of three Master Alchemists in all of Dalaya. Besides selling a variety of potions, he also is always willing to buy components from adventurers in exchange for a sample of his alchemy.

• Q6 Level 1 - 5

Nug tends the busy Belch Tavern during the day. He needs some help with his deliveries, and will pay you in booze.

• Q12 Level 8 - 15

Tamer Tseri’s Apprentice accidentally let all of her animals escape, and she needs someone to hunt them down. Beware… she is very irritated.

• Q13 Level 20 - 30

Grudla the Cook is busy. Grudla makes grub for Grobb. Grudla needs meat for Grobb.

• Q15 Level 20 - 50

Coordinator Malika is the Blackscale Coordinator of Grobb. It is her job to make sure Grobb is able to progress free from the softening influence of all the other ‘lesser’ races. Part of this job includes hiring assassins and mercenaries.

• Q16 Level 1 - 15

Tishkaal Darkclaw is in charge of gathering materials for the Death Speaker’s rituals. That means he bosses around most of the new members of his order and forces them to do his work for them.

• Q7 Level 1 - 13

Azanth Screechhand studies reanimating Frogloks to act as slaves. He needs a hand bringing in ‘raw’ materials for his research.

Beastlord

• Q14 Level 1 - 20

Tamer Kabil spends half his time teaching new Beastlords the ropes, and the other half taming animals. Unfortunately, he often gets the two confused.

Monk

• Q13 Level 1 - 20

The Four Disciples teach new monks the lessons of the four martial elements.

1. Disciple Kiras will teach the Lesson of Water.
2. Disciple Galus will teach the Lesson of Earth.
3. Disciple Navilk will teach the Lesson of Fire.
4. Disciple Briza will teach the Lesson of Wind.
5. Master Hysath also has information about becoming a Master of Elements.

Necromancer

• Q17 Level 1 - 20

Sytha Coldwind has sent scores of young Necromancer initiates to their deaths. Yet, those who survive, have become some of the most powerful sorcerers in Dalaya.

Shadow Knight

• Q8 Level 1 - 20

Dreadmaster Natzrii has seen the standard of new recruits fall year after year. It is going to take a lot of effort to impress her.

Shaman

• Q10 Level 1 - 25

Spiritspeaker Notab is a young shaman and an up and coming healer. He needs help gathering some supplies, and is willing to trade you his old equipment for your help.

• Q9 Level 1 - 25

Spirit Talker Grekal is a shaman gifted with visions and great healing power. He cares for the physical and spiritual health of Grobb, and is willing to show young shaman the trade.

Warrior

• Q4 Level 1 - 25

Kathik of the Blades sends you to The Blackscale Quartermaster to get you some equipment. The Blackscale Order Quartermaster is in charge of importing equipment for the Blackscale Army and Grobb as a whole. Unfortunately, the latest shipment through the swamp disappeared. He needs an adventurer to help him find out what happened, and is willing to pay you for it in equipment.

• Q5 Level 1 - 35

Sithika of the Blades is the leader of the Grobb Wardens and a fierce warrior. While her partner Kathik focuses on defense, Sithika revels in demolishing her foes with overwhelming force. There is no one better in Grobb to train a young warrior to arm themselves and fight.

Stinger's Bog quests

Stinger's Bog quest map

All Classes

• Q1 Level 1 - 8

Warden Grugmok has work for young Wardens to help defend Oggok.

• Q2 Level 1 - 8

Ghorg is the best Beastlord in all of Oggok! Unfortunately, the Beastlord guild refuses to accept him because he is; A) Not a Beastlord and, B) Has no warder. Regardless, he is not giving up, and he may need your help!

• Q3 Level 1 - 8

Deet is a tailor and part time chemist. She thinks she has discovered a way to help control the mosquito population in the swamp, and needs a willing test subject to help her out.

• Q4 Level 4 - 10

Grumb is a very friendly fellow and bag tailor. Despite this, he seems to have been run out of town by Deet and the guards. He needs some help figuring out how to get back at them, specifically at Deet. Think you can help? Let him know!

• Q5 Level 10 - 20

Kisthik is the head of a task force with the mission of raiding the Halls of Mielech. He is looking for some mercenaries who are willing to help him and his team out.

• Q6 Level 5 - 52

Grizimorp the Fallen seeks vengeance from his traitorous kin so that he may rest in peace. He is willing to imbue his power into any mortal able to help him achieve his goals.

Greenmist Quest Map

Greenmist quest map

All Classes

• Q1 Level 1 - 8

Watchman Blurg at the Oggok Gates has some work for new bashers for da barshin.

• Q2 Level 4 - 15

Chef De Cuisine Ghurgi is the best dwarf roaster in all of Oggok. She just had an order placed that could make her career and win her the fame she deserves – she just needs someone to go collect her latest shipment of Dwarf Meat.

• Q3 Level 3 - 20

An ancient monolith is surrounded by four obelisks covered in glyphs. Locals say that some of those who approach the obelisks are driven to insanity by gruesome visions. No one knows where the monolith came from, or why it is there, but nearly everyone who frequents Greenmist knows to stay away from it.

• Q4 Level 1 - 10

Saldin is a conceited Dark Elf that considers himself to be a master tailor. Although he can have a bit of a temper, he is usually in need of supplies and is willing to hire courteous passing adventurers.

• Q5 Level 6 - 18

Hursh da Fisher has been fishin’ ever since his da taught him how as a child. He sells his fish in Oggok, and the upcoming festival has him in need of a larger catch than he is getting. No fishing pole required – just a willingness to get wet. Oh… and watch out for Jagtooth!

• Q6 Level 2 - 15

Watchwoman Fuga is the sneakiest spy in all of Oggok. She has been tasked to spy and sabotage the Tal`Yan, but unfortunately her pungent smell lets them sense her through her invisibility magic. She needs a sneaky partner to try and see what the Tal`Yan are up to, clumsy people need not apply.

• Q7 Level 8 - 20

The Jungle Hag wanders around the southern Greenmist Jungle at night, working against the Tal`Yan encroaching into her home. She is insane, dangerous, sly, and is willing to use anything and anyone to meet her goals – including you.