Test of Skills

Scar wants you to prove your skills to one of the founders of Halas...

Walkthrough

Test of Skills
Quest giver	Scar
Previous quest	Rogue of Halas
Starting Zone	Halas
Ending Zone	Halas
Class Required	Rogue
Minimum Level Required	10
Suggested Level Range	10 - 20
Race Required	Barbarian
Quest items used	White Ring Blank Ring
Item Reward(s)	Ring of Strife Letter of Introduction
Positive (+) Faction	The Twisted Palm
Experience Reward	1,500

Find Scar (Halas  • Rogue's Guild. See notes, requires lock picking) .

You say, 'Hail, Scar'

Scar says, 'Good job with those metal samples. I might have another job fer ye.'

You say, 'What other job?'

Scar says, 'I have a wee test fer ye. If yer nimble enough to get through it, we would be glad t'welcome ye into the guild as a full member. Just take this ring and seek out a cold spirit in the waters. We believe him to be one of the founders of Halas, who died while making the ferry boat across the water. If ye can prove yerself to one such as that, we would welcome ye to our ranks! Just use this ring to symbolize yer agreement to test.'

You receive White Ring.

Find An ancient barbarian spirit (Halas  at -364, 10, -102  • In the lake.) .

You say, 'Hail, an ancient barbarian spirit'

an ancient barbarian spirit stares at you blankly. 'So,' it says, 'you bear the symbol for the test. You must have a reason to be here. I assume that to be it.'

You say, 'Aye, I have a reason.'

an ancient barbarian spirit says, 'Yes, a reason. Like the reason I have for choosing to stay here and commence these tests of will. During the building of this ferry, I provided the food and drink to the workers, as well as fending off the cold of the waters. Alas, I ultimately made one mistake.'

You say, 'What kind of mistake?'

an ancient barbarian spirit says, 'I.. forgot to bless meself with magical breath. I was plumb worn through from working long hours at the ferry. Still, I am a strong swimmer and woulda survived. Yet, another mishap on my part kept me from physically seeing the end.'

You say, 'Another mishap?'

an ancient barbarian spirit says, 'Aye, near to the end of the project I was working late. I had been working all day but was mad t' finish. I had just enough of me concentration left to imbue the ferry with its magical movement. I drew the runes most carefully and began the ritual. Just as I finished, the ferry lurched to life. I was drained of energy and taken off guard. As it sped off, it knocked me overboard, and returned just as fast.'

You say, 'You were knocked overboard?'

an ancient barbarian spirit says, 'Yes. I was knocked backward and sank to the bottom, too exhausted to rescue myself. I was hoping against hope that someone would come hearing the noise. Alas, no one came. Now I run the ferry as I wish, and test ones like yourself.'

You say, 'What is the test?'

an ancient barbarian spirit says, 'The test is simple. The primary goal: stay alive. This is a test of your will, strength, and courage. Fail the test, and you are not deemed a failure, but as merely a weakling. Are you ready to begin?'

You say, 'I am ready.'

an ancient barbarian spirit says, 'Survive this ordeal, and you will be rewarded. Die, and be considered a weakling. Prove to me that you are not a weakling! Prove it to Halas!'

an ancient barbarian spirit solidifies into a tangible being and begins to lash out at you.

Survive for one minute.

an ancient barbarian spirit says, 'You have passed. Take this back to your trainer'

You receive Blank Ring.

You say, 'Hail, Scar'

Scar says, 'Well then, it looks like ye were able to survive yer encounter with th' spirit! Yer skilled enough t' be one o' us but ye aren't finished yet! If ye're not afraid, hand me the ring. You shouldn't feel too much pain'

Give Blank Ring to Scar.

You gain 1,500 experience!!

Your faction standing with The Twisted Palm has gotten better!

Before you can raise your guard, Scar strikes a sound blow to your sternum. The force of it staggers you. As the pain fades, you feel a deep coldness infuses your veins. A sense of total alertness as well as deep calm settles into your being.

You receive Ring of Strife.

You have completed a quest. [Test of Skills]

You say, 'Great, so I'm in?'

Scar says, 'Aye! If ye want more training talk to our Mourn. She's the survival expert. Or ol' Ninefingers can teach ye about traps when yer older. Once yer ready to venture out into the world I can give ye this letter of introduction. Ye can take it t' Newport. We're allied with the guild there. You want to prove yourself, you should go directly to Anlir. Take t' letter to Maltar Crow. Ye'll find the guild below his bar, through a hidden door in the back room.'

You receive Letter of Introduction.