Instincts and Intentions - Part III

Walkthrough

Instincts and Intentions
Quest giver	Sihala, Lady of the Earth
Next quest	Instincts and Intentions - Part IV
Previous quest	Instincts and Intentions - Part II
Starting Zone	Plane of Earth
Ending Zone	Plane of Earth
Other Zone(s)	Shadowdale Rivervale Surefall Glade Eldenal's Mansion Dreadfang Spire Lair of Mielech Greater Faydark Frosthorn Coast
Suggested Level Range	65 plus
Quest items used	Disease Crafted Scimitar Distilled Terror Bakalak's Anti-Toxin Essence of Bear Mark of the Fool
Item Reward(s)	Mark of Sihala's Hunter
Related overview	Instincts and Intentions Instincts and Intentions - Part I Instincts and Intentions - Part II Instincts and Intentions - Part III Lessons in Loyalty Instincts and Intentions - Part IV

You say, '[Report on your findings from the previous mission concerning the lost Ranger]'

Sihala, Lady of the Earth begins to fume. 'No... this can't be! I refuse to lose any more agents I-' she stops suddenly, as if entering a trance.

You say, 'Lady Sihala, are you okay?.'

Sihala, Lady of the Earth comes out of her trance as suddenly as she entered. 'I've lost another...'

You say, 'Lady Sihala, snap out of it. What happened? Talk to me.'

Sihala, Lady of the Earth says, 'I... I'm sorry <Player Name>. A very young agent, defending Shadowdale was killed by some kind of... Shadow... near identical to one you reported encountering in the Plaguelands.'

You say, 'Worry not, I'll go investigate.'

Sihala, Lady of the Earth says, 'You are the best that I have. Tread carefully <Player Name>. I'll try to find something.'

Find a dead ranger (Shadowdale  at 1704, 4140, 501  • Near Rivervale.) .

You say, 'Hail, a dead ranger'

This must be the young ranger Sihala mentioned...

A chilling apparition can be felt nearby...

You say, 'Hail, an unknown apparation'

The Apparation says nothing.

You say, 'Who are you! Did you kill this ranger?'

Making no noise, the Apparation bolts off!

Find an unknown apparation in Rivervale.

You say, 'Hail, an unknown apparation'

A vaguley familiar voice says, 'Still after me?'

an unknown apparation fades from sight... but it must still be around.

Note: You must find the unknown apparation at various locations in Rivervale. He will depop and you will have to restart from the first point near the entrance from Shadowdale if you are too slow. Most of the locations are on building rooftops. A tracker helps.

A vaguley familiar voice says, 'This is why you are still mortal.'

A vaguley familiar voice says, 'You don't deserve to live forever.'

A vaguley familiar voice says, 'You'll do. He'll like you.'

As you approach the apparition this time, a scimitar is quickly drawn and slashes you across the chest! You feel instantly dizzy, nauseous, and cold...

an unknown apparation fades away laughing...

Return to Sihala, Lady of the Earth.

You say, 'Hail, Sihala, Lady of the Earth'

Sihala, Lady of the Earth looks at you, horror written plainly in her face. 'No... the balance is all upset within you <Player Name>! How could this happen!'

You say, '[Explain everything that happened in Rivervale.]'

Sihala, Lady of the Earth grimaces as you finish speaking. 'You... can not stay here <Player Name>. You are very likely under the influence of the enemy if all the other reports we've come across are true.'

You say, 'What do I do!'

Sihala, Lady of the Earth says, 'Go to Surefall Glade. I will contact someone to start searching for a way to cure you. Hold on to yourself <Player Name>, we'll find a way to fix you!'

Find Trainer Varsh (Surefall Glade  •) .

You say, 'Hail, Trainer Varsh'

Trainer Varsh says, 'You are the one Sihala has told me of. How do you feel right now?'

You say, 'Okay I guess... a bit cold.'

Trainer Varsh says, 'I see. The Great Mother stated that normal means of healing are ineffective on this, so we shall skip those for now. You are an otherwise healthy <Player Race> right?'

You say, 'Never had so much as the common cold as far as I can remember.

Trainer Varsh says, 'Well, regardless, I'm going to try some basic spells anyway, and see if they have an effect.'

Trainer Varsh sighs in frustration.

You say, 'Any other options?'

Trainer Varsh says, 'Maybe. My companions in the City of Mercy recently sent me the recipe for a potion that could help, but it has some very exotic ingredients that I just don't have on me.'

You say, 'Tell me what they are! I'll get it together.'

Trainer Varsh says, 'Simple enough. Nothing too out of the way really. Bring me the following, a one shot potion of Essence of Bear, a one shot of Bakalak's Anti-Toxin...'

RETURN TO ME A DISEASE CRAFTED SCIMITAR FROM THE DREADFANG SPIRE, AND A VIAL OF DISTILLED TERROR FROM THE DAMNED IN ELDENAL'S MANSION.

Collect the following items and return them to Trainer Varsh

• Disease Crafted Scimitar
• Distilled Terror
• Bakalak's Anti-Toxin
• Essence of Bear

Note: Your faction with Trainer Varsh must be Apprehensive or greater or he will not accept the items. Race illusions and/or faction buff clickers such as the Ambassador's Writ may help if you're dubious. You could also do the Poacher Rings quest from Warden Tarval in Centaur Hills

Trainer Varsh says, '<Player Name>! Only half of this is what I asked for! Are you sure you are okay?

You say, 'What do you mean. You said you needed all of that! Can you make the cure or not?'

THE FROGLOKS OF THE LAIR OF MIELECH ARE RESISTING THE CALL. TEACH THEM A LESSON FOR YOUR MASTER. TWENTY SHOULD SUFFICE, WE DON'T WISH TO DWINDLE THEIR NUMBERS TOO GREATLY.

You say, 'Understood.'

Trainer Varsh says, 'Understood what? <Player Name> are you there? Hello?'

Head to Lair of Mielech and kill any living frogloks there until you receive a journal update.

Return to Trainer Varsh

You say, 'Hail, Trainer Varsh'

Trainer Varsh says, 'You are back! <Player Name> I am really frightened of you right now... this is beyond medicine. I've contacted an ally in Kelethin who works for Althuna. Her name is Deirdre Grey, PLEASE go see her immediately.'

Find Deirdre Grey (Greater Faydark  at -215, -268  • Kelethin) .

You say, 'Hail, Deirdre Grey'

Deirdre Grey looks at you, annoyed for a moment, but then she smiles. 'What can I do for you today <Player Name>?'

You say, 'I'm... sick. They said you can help me.'

Deirdre Grey laughs. 'Silly <Player Race>! You are fine. Anyone can tell that. Now if you don't mind, our Master has a task for you. Are you ready for it?'

You say, 'Yes... what shall I do.'

Deirdre Grey says, 'We are having trouble getting a foot hold in Frostfang. Much of this is due to your former ally, a Great Wolf who guards Frosthorn. We can't get close, but you can. Kill him.'

You say, 'As you wish.'

Find The Ice Keeper (Frosthorn Coast  • The edge of the coast) who wanders along the shores northeast of the Druid/Wizard teleport.

You say, 'Hail, The Ice Keeper'

he Ice Keeper looks at you, hesitant to take any action against a follower Sihala, but aware something is not right with you.

You say, 'The Master wishes you dead wolf, make your peace.'

The Ice Keeper roars, filled with anguish over what he is about to do.

Fight The Ice Keeper. When his hit points get low...

The Ice Keeper lets loose a deafening roar, causing the haze surrounding <Player Name> to clear for a moment...

You say, 'Hail, The Ice Keeper'

The Ice Keeper looks at you, wounded physically, but eyes full of concern.

You say, 'I'm okay... I need to see Sihala now... before this clarity fades.'

The Ice Keeper seems to nod a bit, and begins licking his wounds.

Return to Sihala, Lady of the Earth.

You say, 'Hail, Sihala, Lady of the Earth'

Sihala, Lady of the Earth looks at you, confusion and betrayal in her eyes. 'You are alive! And back to yourself, at least for now...'

Sihala, Lady of the Earth says, 'Seek out the traitor... be systematic, and leave no stone unturned.'

You say, 'I'm sorry, to have caused you worry my Lady.'

Sihala, Lady of the Earth smiles. 'I was worried about you, but this grief is due to the knowledge that there is a traitor in our midst. My agent in Surefall was killed shortly after you left... and Ice Keeper is dead now as well... again right after you left. I know these deeds were not done by you... but what is clear was an inside job... I know not who to trust.'

You say, 'Let me investigate it. Our enemy can detect the... corruption... and may believe me to be a friend.'

Sihala, Lady of the Earth says, 'I am worried about putting too much stress on you in your current state... but your logic is sound. This is one of the corrupted seeds. Take it with you, and show it to the denizens of this realm, see how they react. My Sentinels and the River Keeper have been with me since the great war, they are exempt from your investigation for your own safety. Otherwise anyone is suspect. Please, do your best. I'll continue to try and find some way to cure this corruption.'

You receive Corrupted Seed from Sihala, Lady of the Earth.

Complete the subquest:

• Lessons in Loyalty

Return to Sihala, Lady of the Earth.

You say, 'Hail, Sihala, Lady of the Earth'

Sihala, Lady of the Earth says, '<Player Name>! What have you learned. I hope it was more than I did.

You say, '[Explain to her everything you learned from Felwood]'

Sihala, Lady of the Earth says, 'I see... <Player Name>... I'm not sure what to make of all this. We need more information, I think we need-'

You say, 'My Lady, may I have a new mark in exchange for this vile token the Mephit gave me?'

Sihala, Lady of the Earth says, 'Of course. And this new one will be more powerful than the one before it.'

Hand Mark of the Fool to Sihala, Lady of the Earth.

You receive Mark of Sihala's Hunter.

Sihala, Lady of the Earth says, 'You are hereby a Hunter of Sihala. Now I believe I know our next course of action-'