LOIO: A Mechanical Disguise

Almik sent me to gather more parts for his disguise idea. Structural plating from the Southwest, and Radiant coral from the fish. I hope there is nothing else under the waters of that lake...

LOIO: A Mechanical Disguise
Quest giver	Almik
Next quest	LOIO: Infiltration
Previous quest	LOIO: A Suspicious Encounter
Starting Zone	Lake of Ill Omen
Ending Zone	Lake of Ill Omen
Suggested Level Range	65 plus
Quest items used	Uncalibrated Attenuator Calibrated Attenuator Structural Plating‎ x 30 Yclistine Infused Coral x 30
Experience Reward	490,000
Related overview	LOIO: A Suspicious Encounter LOIO: A Mechanical Disguise LOIO: Infiltration LOIO: The Clockwork Beacon LOIO: Ominous Events LOIO: Underground Frontier These may be taken at the same time and completed in any order LOIO: Fenthwick LOIO: Forge Master Byuug LOIO: Researcher Keeland LOIO: Tormented Spirits LOIO: Into The Field

Walkthrough

Find Almik (Lake of Ill Omen  at 1788, -2083, 262  • By the river just in from the zone in. He is invisible, so need some form of see-invisible.) .

You say, 'Tell me about this area'

Almik muses out loud, 'Thinking back... I can still remember these lands when they were lush and green; But not now. Every since the Kaezulian army returned from some oversea victory, the presence of clockworks has increased. Now the lake has been tainted with yclistine and the sky with clockwork soot. Listen, Ive  [sic] been separated from my colleagues and I'm in desperate need of assistance.

You say, 'How did you get separated?'

Almik says, 'My people have only survived by hiding in the northwestern hills, deep underground. The only entrances have been shielded, only allowing access to those who yield a key. I...uh...lost my key.

You say, 'What do you need me to do?'

Almik says, 'Ive  [sic] needed to find an auxiliary method of reuniting with my friends. There is a...contraption...far to the south; The Clockwork Beacon. It can perhaps serve this purpose but it's power is locked. I believe the answers to this beacon will be found within this area's Kaezulian stronghold. You must infiltrate.

You say, 'I suppose you have a plan for this 'infiltration'...'

Almik says, 'Right you are! We'll need a disguise, a mechanical one at that. Bring me an attenuator from one of those rusty automatons. We'll need one in salvageable condition.'

You say, 'I will return with an attenuator.'

Your journal has been updated. [LOIO: A Mechanical Disguise]

 

Journal Text: I cannot believe what I am doing! Things have escalated fast; but, sometimes our journey takes us down narrow paths. Almik requires an 'Attenuator' from an 'automaton'. Just my day.

Gather and give Almik:

• Uncalibrated Attenuator‎

Note: This turn in may fail. The Uncalibrated Attenuator will be destroyed and you will have to get another. "Almik closely inspects the attenuator. 'This one is junk'"

Almik closely inspects the attenuator. 'Perfect! Now we need to calibrate.'

You gain 35,000 experience!!

Almik returned Uncalibrated Attenuator to you.

Your journal has been updated. [LOIO: A Mechanical Disguise]

 

Journal Text: I returned with the 'attenuator' and he mentioned needing to 'calibrate' it, I should speak with Almik again. Whatever could he mean?

You say, 'Calibrate?'

Almik says 'To calibrate you'll need to stand near a strong piece of Kaezulian machinery. Unfortunately our only options are the sentinels which patrol these lands. Lucky for you I've heard they have a large blind spot behind them. Don't get seen!'

You say, 'And what if I am seen?'

Almik says 'Then you go - SQUISH! And I continue on.

You say, 'Charming....'

You glance at the open sky (it does seem a bit hazy) and wonder how big the sentinals  [sic] must be.

Your journal has been updated. [LOIO: A Mechanical Disguise]

 

Journal Text: I am to calibrate this attenuator by getting close to a strong piece of Kaezulian machinery. Almik said the sentinals  [sic] have a blind spot behind them.

Note: You will need to "sneak" up to one of the two sentinel's that roam the zone, Southwatch Sentinel is closest. You just have to walk behind them and get close enough until you get the Calibrated Attenuator and journal update.

You receive Calibrated Attenuator.

Your journal has been updated. [LOIO: A Mechanical Disguise]

 

Journal Text: Through some maddening fate, I have survived a close encounter with one of the 'Sentinals'  [sic]. The Attenuator had grew warm for just a moment; I assume that was all that was needed and ran with all haste toward Almik and away from that - thing.

Return to Almik (Lake of Ill Omen  at 1788, -2083, 262  • By the river just in from the zone in. He is invisible, so need some form of see-invisible.) .

Give Almik:

• Calibrated Attenuator

Almik marvels at what's placed before him. 'AmazIng! I see your sti#l alive, good. Next we need parts for the s structure. Can't walk in there with only your flesh. Skin. Your -skin-.'

You gain 35,000 experience!!

Your journal has been updated. [LOIO: A Mechanical Disguise]

 

Journal Text: I returned the calibrated attenuator to Almik. He seems to need more materials. This time for the structure of the disguise. I will speak to him again. This might be both benefitial  [sic] and - Interesting!

You say, 'Which parts do you need?'

Almik drones out, 'Hello? We were talking, it concerned p particular parts I ne@ded!'

You say, 'Yes. WHICH do you need?'

Almik pauses momentarily before speaking, 'Thirty structural plating from the southeast region for the exterior, and something to power the disguise. The excess yclistine waste dumped into the center lake has cause radiant coral to grow wildly. Parts of these can be used as a sufficient source; bring thirty of those as well.'

You say, 'I will return with thirty of each.'

Gather and give Almik:

• Structural Plating‎‎ x 30
• Yclistine Infused Coral‎ x 30

Almik says, 'This looks like enough structural plating.'

Almik says, 'This should be enough coral.'

Almik says, 'These parts will do. I will disappear for a bit, but don't worry. I will return with our, well, your disguise. Speak to me again when I return, I'll be ready then.

You gain 420,000 experience!!

You have completed a quest. [LOIO: A Mechanical Disguise]

 

Journal Text: I have delivered enough Structural Plating and Radiant Coral to Almik. (My goodness. What a haul.) Shortly after I returned the items to him, he left. I suppose he is putting this junk all together? I keep an eye out for him and talk to him once I see him again. Perhaps he will be ready.

Note: Almik will despawn at this point. He will respawn in four (4) minutes.