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Of Jewels and Freedom

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Of Jewels and Freedom
Quest giver Baanou Sima
Starting Zone

Azzerach, the Forsaken Realm

Ending Zone Azzerach, the Forsaken Realm
Suggested Level Range 65 plus
Quest items used

Bloody Amulet of Tarhyl
Flawless Amulet of Tarhyl

Alignment shifts toward  (Chaotic) (Lawful)

Walkthrough

Find Salah Shihab-dowleh (Azzerach, the Forsaken Realm  at 720, 323  •) .

You say, 'Hail, Salah Shihab-dowleh'
Salah Shihab-dowleh says, 'Welcome to the Cala Hakim, Dalayan. I am Salah Shihab. I am what you may refer to as the chief advisor here. I see that you passed the Test of Fire quite easily. That is good, we can likely find a use for you. If you possess a scale from the late Ambassador, hand it to me for your reward.'
You say, 'That was a test?'
Salah Shihab-dowleh says, 'Indeed. This is a harsh place, <Player Race>. If you can't survive the most common of our hazards, what good will you be against the real challenges ahead?'
You say, 'What makes you think I will tackle these challenges?'
Salah Shihab-dowleh says, 'Because I understand you Dalayan. I understand that your kind is usually more than happy to just sit in your little towns, and live out your happy little lives. The fact that you are here at all, marks you as a thrill seeker or a mercenary. Would you consider yourself a mercenary, <Player Race>'
You say, 'No, I'm really not interested in any jobs from you.'
Salah Shihab-dowleh growls, face flashing with rage, but only for a second. He regains his composure and speaks, 'That is truly a shame. In that case enjoy the sights of our fair Cala, I'm sure you'll find it to your liking.'
You say, 'That could describe my occupation.'
Salah Shihab-dowleh says, 'Excellent. Let us talk business then. I have three, very large problems that need fixing.'
You say, 'What are these problems?'
Salah Shihab-dowleh says, 'They are all related of course, these things do tend to get tangled given enough time. My problems have three names. Sepah-Salaar Taymullah Suhayb, Baanou Sima, and Malekeh Maysun Rida.'
You say, 'What kind of challenges do you have in mind?'
Salah Shihab-dowleh says, 'They are all related of course, these things do tend to get tangled together given enough time. My problems have three names Sepah-Salaar Taymullah Suhayb, Baanou Sima, and Malekeh Maysun Rida.'
You say, 'Tell me more about Taymullah Suhayb.'
Salah Shihab-dowleh says, 'Taymullah Suhayb was our Sepah-Salaar... General, I suppose, would be an equivalent term. But he has gone rogue, and taken our most powerful soldiers with him. Tarhyl cannot possibly look well on this transgression, and it makes those of us loyal to him here in Cala Hakim look bad.'
You say, 'What do you want me to do about this Sepah-Salaar?'
Salah Shihab-dowleh says, 'Kill him. It really is that simple. Less simple is how loyal his followers are to him. Even if killed, they would likely carry on the rebellion. We will need to take over their Cala and kill or imprison any who don't surrender. My plan is for you to hold the palace for as long as you can... the zealots will likely attempt to reclaim it to honor his memory. Our Gate Captain will march our remaining troops into the Cala, we'll invade, and given your distraction, easily take over. In other words, you hold his palace until we secure the streets below. You will be rewarded greatly for your services.'
You say, 'Tell me more about Sima.'
Salah Shihab-dowleh laughs and looks past you towards his concubines. 'Who is your master, the center of your world? He who you will die for if it brings him pleasure?'
a concubine of the Dowleh says, 'You, oh great and powerful Dowleh.'
You say, 'And what exactly does that have to do with the Baanou?'
Salah Shihab-dowleh frowns. 'It is simple really. Sima forgot her place. She ran off with the other favored concubines. I cannot stand for this! She and her followers must be punished, so that no others will dare to defy me again. Bring back the jewels that they stole as a sign of justice served. You will be rewarded for your efforts. Last reports stated that Taymullah was giving her sanctuary.'
[D1] No alignment hit
You say, 'I shall investigate the situation.'
Salah Shihab-dowleh says, 'I'm glad we see things on the same level.'
[D2] Chaotic / Lawful alignment hit
You say, 'Justice? How is that just?'
Salah Shihab-dowleh says, 'I'm glad we see things on the same level.'
[D1] Chaotic (+5)
You say, 'Then your laws are wrong.'
Salah Shihab-dowleh says, 'That's not for an outsider to judge.'
[D2] Lawful (+5)
You say, 'Fine. They did break your laws, but that doesn't make it any more just.'
Salah Shihab-dowleh says, 'Justice belongs to the judge, no one else.'

Your journal has been updated. [Of Jewels and Freedom]

 
Journal Text: Dowleh of Cala Hakim, Salah Shihab, has requested that I locate his lost lover, and retrieve her jewels as proof. He has promised an ambiguous reward.
You say, 'Tell me more about Maysun Rida.'
Salah Shihab-dowleh 's complexion nearly pales. 'She was supposed to be the favored concubine of our Valiahd. Quite a position for a nobody. But she stumbled upon something that was not hers to take.'
You say, 'What has this Malekeh found?'
Salah Shihab-dowleh says, 'Malekeh Maysun Rida, has figured out how to channel the power of the plane of fire through her. She intends to wage war against Tarhyl. I have futilely tried to gain an audience with him, but to no avail. Not that he needs a warning about her, but he may take her blasphemy as disloyalty from us as well. We have worked too hard to garner his favor to have it all thrown away. Bring me the head of Maysun Rida, so that I may present it to Tarhyl himself.'
You say, 'It shall be done.'
Salah Shihab-dowleh says, 'Indeed. Your reward for this task will be presented by me personally, let me assure you.'

Find Baanou Sima (Azzerach, the Forsaken Realm  at -1557, -164, -177  • East of Suhayb City) .

You say, 'Hail, Baanou Sima'
Baanou Sima looks at you, horror in her eyes. 'A Dalayan this far? You're here to kill us aren't you.'
[D1] No alignment hit
Note: This will start a fight. If you are victorious this will result in you looting Bloody Amulet of Tarhyl.
You say, 'I'm in a hurry, and you're in the way. Time to die.'

Your journal has been updated. [Of Jewels and Freedom]

 
Journal Text: You have decided to kill Matron Sima, and take her Jewels. All that's left is to take them back to the Dowleh.


Note: Several alignment changing options available here.
You say, 'I have no intention of harming you, but others certainly do.'
Baanou Sima doesn't seem convinced. 'Well you haven't attacked yet, I'll give you that much.' she sighs. 'I know Salah wants me dead. The fat bastard can never let anything go unless it was his idea. I have no intention of going back. I'll die before I return to that life.'
You say, 'He doesn't want you back. Only the jewels he gave you. If you still have them, perhaps we can trick him, and both win in this deal.'
Baanou Sima says, 'Yes, I do still have the Jewels. They are quite magnificent, and I was hoping to use them as barter for the start of my new life someday. But my life is worth more, and if losing them meant losing Salah's attention as well... that's a price I'm willing to pay.'
You say, 'Give me the Jewels. It's the only way I can think of to keep you safe, and doing so is the right thing in the end.'
Baanou Sima says, 'Please, I beg you, make him believe I'm dead. All I can do is trust you, but its the best hope we have.'

You receive Flawless Amulet of Tarhyl from Baanou Sima.

Your journal has been updated. [Of Jewels and Freedom].

Salah Shihab-dowleh says, 'I grow impatient. Have you located Sima? Where are my Jewels?'
Note: Several alignment changing options available here.
You say, '[Change the plan a bit...] I killed Sima, but she did not have the jewels.'
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You say, '[Betray Sima and lie to the Dolweh] I did not kill Sima, nor do I have the jewels, but I confirmed her location for you. '
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You say, '[Stick to the plan] I have your amulet.'
Salah Shihab-dowleh glares at you. 'Well then... Give. Them. To. Me.'

Your journal has been updated. [Of Jewels and Freedom].

Give Salah Shihab-dowleh the Flawless Amulet of Tarhyl.

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