Walkthrough
Find Cult Priest Vanissa (Newport Sewers at 300, -427 •) .
You say, 'Hail, Cult Priest Vanissa'
Cult Priest Vanissa says, 'Cult Priest... You have duties to attend to. The time to spread Gradalsh's influence is now.'
You say, 'What are my duties?'
Cult Priest Vanissa says, 'It is a simple gathering task really but do not take it lightly. You will be collecting the materials to construct a tool that is the very extention of Gradalsh himself. It will infest those that are unwilling to embrace him and be symbol of your loyalty.'
You say, 'I am ready to extend his will.'
Cult Priest Vanissa says, 'That is a wise decision Cult priest... Here is the list. I think you will find that it is rather self explanatory, but there are a few things you should know about the finer details.'
You receive A Dark Recipe from Cult Priest Vanissa.
You say, 'What would those be?'
Cult Priest Vanissa says, 'Just like every disease unique so too is every staff. You are to craft the staff yourself, and bring it to me only when it is complete. And about the sludgepaw gnolls... We share no fondness of them but it would be unwise to break any bonds until you have what you seek, unless you wish to waste your time regaining their trust.'
A Dark Recipe contains the instructions for making the requested staff to return to Cult Priest Vanissa.
Collect and combine in a Forge to receive Blood Temper:
- Wolf Blood x2
- Spider Blood x2
- Blood of the Dead x2
- Paladin Ring x3
- Human Blood
Note: Human Blood is obtained automatically if you kill a penitent citizen in Southern Newport while on this quest.
Collect and combine in a Fletching Kit to receive Hollowed Treantwood Staff:
- Treantwood Staff
- Bone Chips x4
- Sharpening Stone
Note: Treantwood Staff can be obtained by speaking with Vanlin near the clock tower in Southern Newport at this point. He gives several dialogue options. Choosing to kill him may yield a shift toward EVIL alignment, but this is unconfirmed.
Recover Sludgepaw faction
Note: Sludge Slimehide might not respond due to faction, in which case Sludgepaw faction must be recovered. Players may be able to skip the faction recovery step if they have not killed any Sludepaw faction mobs. Sludge Slimehide must be con green to respond to hails, meaning the player must be level 23 or higher to continue.
Return to Cult Priest Vanissa.
Cult Priest Vanissa says, 'I warned you ... and it will not be easy to regain their trust. Bring be back no less then 20 ratman hoods and I will see what can be done.'
Gather and give 20 Sewer Ratman Hoods to Cult Priest Vanissa.
Cult Priest Vanissa says, 'This should do the trick. I do suggest you be more careful Cult Priest, I understand that it is hard to associate with them but it is needed.'
Sludgepaw
Note: Memorize Spell: Divine Aura early - it will be necessary later and has a 15 minute recharge.
Find Sludge Slimehide (Newport Sewers at 692, 64, -80 • Spawns at the pool of water between two other Gnolls.) .
You say, 'Hail, Sludge Slimehide'
Sludge Slimehide ears perk up.
You say, 'I am here for the bottle of filth.'
Sludge Slimehide says, 'Grr... The Cult of Entropy is always so needy... No. This time you help us before you get help.'
You say, 'Sigh... Very well.'
Sludge Slimehide says, 'Ratman always causing us problems. This time one has gone too far! *Bark* Ratgut has stolen my amulet and I want it back.'
Note: Be aware that the dialog option 'Unlikely mut' is a dead end; it leads to Sludge Slimehide attacking the player!
You say, 'Okay, where can I find this Ratgut'
Sludge Slimehide says, 'He lives in the way south, not many go down there. It is his territory and he is very strong. We tried to get back amulet on our own but just when we thought he was dead he grew and grew and I had to run. You should protect self when that happens. *Bark* Unless you want to die.'
You say, 'Unlikely that a rat will do such a thing...'
Sludge Slimehide says, 'Grr... You will see... Bring back amulet and I will give you filth.'
Find Ratgut (Newport Sewers at -36, 148, -38 • Southernmost room) , surrounded by four a mangy dogs. Kill the dogs first, one at a time.
Ratgut says, 'Squeeeee!! You thought Ratgut could be killed by a dog? Chichichiee.. I show you! This is MY amulet!'
Kill Ratgut using Divine Aura. Gather and give Slimehide's Amulet to Sludge Slimehide.
Note: Cast Divine Aura on Ratgut when he begins to grow, which should happen when his HP hits zero. If Sludge Slimehide has a placeholder up, killing that ph will give a negative hit to Sludgepaw faction. Doing so with a character doing this quest will force them to recover Sludgepaw faction (see above) to continue, so it is a good idea to kill the ph with a different character or enlist the help of another player in the zone.
Sludge Slimehide says, 'Grr... I am glad to have amulet back and glad Cult of Entropy has helped for once. Here is the filth, now please leave in peace.'
You receive Bottle of Sickly Sludge from Sludge Slimehide.
You gain 15000 experience!!
Collect and combine in a Forge to receive Unblessed Cult Priest Staff:
- Blood Temper
- Hollowed Treantwood Staff
- Bottle of Sickly Sludge
Give Unblessed Cult Priest Staff to Cult Priest Vanissa.
Cult Priest Vanissa says, 'Wonderful... Just one last thing... *Begins to chant as the room fills with a deathly glow focused around the staff*... There it is done. Your staff has been deemed worthy of Gradalsh and has received his blessing. Go now and spread his will upon the land and come back when you are ready for more duties.'
You receive Staff of the Cult Priest from Cult Priest Vanissa.
You gain 100000 experience!!