Blood And Smoke

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Blood And Smoke
Campaign Prophecies
Region Maguuma Jungle
Type Secondary    
Given by Deep Root
in Ettin's Back
Preceded by Dropping Eaves

Concerned by news of a traitor in their midsts, Deep Root turns to an unorthodox source of information. Players must journey deep into the heart of the Magumma Jungle to seek the council of the ancient tree Dark Oak. His council isn't free, though. Players must obtain the bloody heart (A) of a Centaur boss for it.

Contents

[edit] Quest information

[edit] Objectives

[edit] Reward

[edit] Walkthrough

On entry to Reed Bog from Ettin's Back talk to Scout Melthoran, then the party should take the left hand route heading south. This way, they can encounter and slay Drogo Greatmane before meeting Dark Oak, which can help speed up the quest immensely. Otherwise you'd have to re-zone between The Falls and Reed Bog and re-fight all the enemies on the way.

There are a lot of poisoning spiders and rock throwing guardians on this quest, warriors might want to bring "Shields Up!", or monks bring Aegis to help defend the party and mitigate some damage. Condition removal or Healing Breeze can also be helpful.

[edit] Dialogue

[edit] Initial dialogue

DeepRoot

"All this talk of of traitors worries me. Although I am loathe to do so, it may be time to turn to...alternate sources of information. Deep within the forest lives Dark Oak. He does not usually choose to show himself, but perhaps if our need is great he will make his presence known. One of my scouts name Melthoran, who is stationed in the Reed Bog, knows where to find him. We need someone to seek out Dark Oak and obtain his counsel.
"Will you undertake this task?"
Accept: "I will seek out Dark Oak."
Decline: "I don't talk to trees."
When asked about quest: "Speak with Scout Melthoran in the Reed Bog. He should be able to Direct you to Dark Oak."

[edit] Intermediate dialogue

Scout Melthoran

"You wish to Speak with Dark Oak? You're a braver man than I. When he deigns to show himself, he can be found to the southwest in the Falls. Good Luck."

Dark Oak

"I sense no fear in your heart. That is good, for there is no reason to fear me. I am but an aspect of nature, just as decay and death are part of the natural cycle. I already know the question you wish to ask, and yes, I can consult certain...powers to obtain and answer, though it may not be to your liking. The powers I would consult require sacrifices. If you wish me to consult with them, you must seek out the mighty Centaur lord called Drogo Greatmane. Bring me this centaur's heart, and you shall have the answers you seek."

Dark Oak

"Let me look into the dark... I see a great beast, a great cat...a lion. This lion hungers. He is devouring...the forest...the entire forest... Nay, the entire world! A host of gleaming angels...no not angels but birds...carrion birds...bright and terrible as the sun accompany this lion. All falls before his hunger until naught is left but bitter ashes. That is all I see."[sic]

[edit] Reward dialogue

Deep Root

"This is a dire vision indeed. The lion he saw is obviously Kryta or the White Mantle but what of the carrion birds? I must consult with Evennia. Perhaps she can interpret this vision. Thank you my friend for everything you have done for us."


[edit] Notes

Spoiler alert: The following text contains spoilers relating to the story of the Prophecies & Nightfall campaigns.

We later learn that events in Tyria are being manipulated by the servant of a dark, vengful god. Dark Oak's vision may very well not be about Kryta and the White Mantle, but about Abaddon. He's definitely out to devour the world, and his "hair" does bear some resemblance to a lion's mane. The gleaming angels/carrion birds could refer to Margonites.

Alternatively, one can assume that the vision simply refers to the coalition of the White Mantle (lions) and the winged, claw-footed Mursaat (angels/carrion birds).

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