The Bloodfire have enlisted you to seek out Fendrik's murderer, Winterfang, and his cohorts. Elder Cindered has information on the nefarious Erudite Necromancer named Monohar...
Walkthrough
Find Find Elder Cindered (Ruins of First City at 866, 535, -662 • Temple near Plane of Fire entrance)
You say, 'Hail, Elder Cindered'
Elder Cindered says, 'I am Elder Cindered. Cruelest of the Bloodfire Elders. The information I possess, you have been found worthy of.'
You say, 'I demand to know where Winterfang is! He is the one I must kill.'
Elder Cindered says, 'Winterfang is beyond our ability to see, and your ability to kill. However I do know the location of his companion, Monohar.'
You say, 'You Bloodfire are trying my patience. Tell me then, where is Monohar, so that I may force him to reveal the location of Winterfang.'
Elder Cindered says, 'Monohar can be found by the ruins infront of Eldenal's Mansion. Beware his true Master.'
You say, 'True Master? He's not working with Winterfang anymore?'
Elder Cindered ignores your continued questions.
Your journal has been updated. [Shadows of the Lost]
Journal Text: I have the location of Winterfangs companion, Monohar. He was apparently last seen researching the ruins infront of the Eldenal's Mansion. He won't be long for this world..
First Encounter with Monohar
Travel to the ruins just outside Eldenal's Mansion and Monohar will spawn as you approach.
Monohar says, 'No... most certainly not the work of humans...'
Note: Upon spawning, Monohar will immediately begin buffing himself and summoning a pet. The player may wish to hail him quickly in order to prevent this.
You say, 'Hail, Monohar
Monohar says, 'You! How did you find me! No matter... prepare to serve my Master... eternally!'
Monohar attacks but ceases his onslaught at 50% HP in an attempt to "bargain" with you.
Monohar says, 'Wait! Speak with me <Player Name>! Maybe we can make a deal!'
You say, 'Hail, Monohar'
Monohar cackles. 'Fool! You'll never win like this!'
Monohar runs towards the Eldenal Mansion...
Your journal has been updated. [Shadows of the Lost]
Journal Text: That bastard! He's run into Eldenal's... he won't get away that easily.
Second Encounter with Monohar
Fight your way toward the undead below the bridge outside the mansion itself. As you work your way through the enemies, Monohar (Eldenal's Mansion • Ghasts) will spawn amidst the ghasts and begin to buff himself and summon a pet as before. Approach him.
Monohar says, 'Burn you bastard! Nothing more than a slave of the Four!'
Monohar says, 'I got you this time! The Master will feast on your soul!'
Monohar attacks the player, along with any nearby Undead. Upon his apparent death, he flees yet again.
Monohar melts into a shadow... you see it drift towards the catacombs.
Your journal has been updated. [Shadows of the Lost]
Journal Text: Why do they always run... he thought I'd miss that shadow moving? To the Catacombs! I'll end him there.
Third Encounter with Monohar
Fight your way to The Darkweaver Queen's room. When all spiders are dead, backtrack toward the first room with a fireplace. Upon ascending the stairs leading to this room, Monohar (Catacombs of Elthannar • First Fireplace) spawns yet again and, as before, begins buffing himself and summoning a pet immediately.
Monohar says, 'Wait... let us really talk this time. I have information you and your Master would want!'
You say, 'Hail, Monohar'
Monohar says, 'You are powerful... I can see that now. It was a mistake to trifle with you. But my Master has opportunities for one so skilled!'
You say, 'Master? You do not work for Shojar?'
Monohar says, 'No. My master is far more powerful than that water spirit. And he will soon be more powerful than Tarhyl as well. Join him! Already he has weakened the bonds that keep locked the Tower of the Four. Their secrets will be ours soon!And once we finish our plans, no force on Dalaya will be able to stand up to us!'
You say, 'I care not about your Masters petty plans. Where is Winterfang.'
Monohar says, 'Winterfang is not important! He was simply someone to use to get closer to the Four. He is nothing, and will be destroyed by our Master when the time comes. Join us!'
You say, 'If your Master is so powerful, than why is he allowing me to kill you?'
Monohar shrieks in rage and attacks!
Monohar shrieks in horror as his soul is pulled from his body...
You have looted a Shaft of the Spear.
You have completed a quest. [Shadows of the Lost]
Journal Text: Ha. I suppose this proves Tarhyl the superior Master. Too bad for him. Still nothing on Winterfang though...
You say, 'Hail, Elder Cindered'
Elder Cindered says, 'Your path of vengeance has begun. But my part in it is over.'
Note: This is one of two items needed to advance the primary quest; the other is attained from Unstoppable Objects.