Don't Fear the Reapers

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Don't Fear the Reapers
Section	Festival Event Quests
Given by	Mad King's Steward in Lion's Arch or Kamadan, Jewel of Istan
Preceded by	Something Wicked This Way Comes
Followed by	Stemming the Skeletal Tide
Campaign	Multi campaign
Type	Festival quest (Difficulty: Master) (Solo Quest)
Maps
You start at the green dot.

In Don't Fear the Reapers one must run across most of the Underworld to talk with all the reapers.

[edit] Quest information

[edit] Requirements

• Access to Prophecies or Nightfall.
• 1 Transmogrifier Tonic

[edit] Objectives

• Travel to the Temple of the Ages, Zin Ku Corridor, or Chantry of Secrets.
• Use a Transmogrifier Tonic and speak to the Voice of Grenth and gain audience in the Underworld as an agent of the Mad King.
• Navigate through the Underworld as an Agent of the Mad King to speak with all seven Reapers. You've convinced [0..7] Reapers to confer with King Frozenwind at the Hall of Judgment.
• Travel to the Hall of Judgment to get the Reapers' assessment of the enchantments containing Dhuum.
• See Mad King's Steward for your reward.

[edit] Reward

• 15,000 Experience
• 7 Phantasmal Tonics
• 25 Trick-or-Treat Bags

[edit] Walkthrough

You must have used one Transmogrifier Tonic or its everlasting counter part, or the voice of grenth will reject you.

[edit] Skills

During this mission, you are an Agent of the Mad King and have 600 Health, 40 Energy, 4 Energy regeneration,

Sugar Rush (Agent of the Mad King)

Sticky Ground

Sugar Shock

The Mad King's Influence

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The Reapers can be recruited in almost any order, but there are ways to make the run most efficient. The Reaper of the Labyrinth and Reaper of the Forgotten Vale should be done at the same time. Reaper of the Spawning Pools, Reaper of the Chaos Planes, and Reaper of the Bone Pits should be done in that order or in reverse (Pits, Planes, Pools). Reaper of the Twin Serpent Mountains can be recruited on the way there or going back to the Chamber. Reaper of the Ice Wastes should be gotten last so that you can go straight to King Frozenwind for the reward.

• Use Sticky Ground to slow down groups of mobs that are close together, remember they are still dangerous if you get close to them.
• Use Sugar Shock to deal with stray mobs that come close to you, or to interrupt casters such as Coldfire Nights.
• Use The Mad King's Influence when you have large amounts of foes around you or as a last resort if you get stuck in a group of mobs or a corner.
• Consumables such as Red Rock Candy or Blue Rock Candy are extremely useful to reduce the need to use Sugar Rush. Essence of Celerity allows you to maintain the speed buff and The Mad King's Influence continually. Otherwise, use Sugar Rush whenever you need a boost to get past some mobs. Though without using any consumables, it is possible to complete in under 20 minutes.
• Hexes from popup Mindblade Spectres, Dead Threshers, and Dead Collectors are particularly deadly, so make sure you knock them down or use The Mad King's Influence on them.
• You may wish to do the Reaper of the Bone Pits first, being the hardest; otherwise you'll lose all your progress on death.
• If you use The Mad King's Influence when surrounded by enemies, get to a safe spot; they can still patrol and find you!
• Wise use of The Mad King's Influence is important in getting to Reaper of the Bone Pits without single curse on you. When you know enemies paths it takes 4 activation to get in and same number (or 3 and 2 Sugar Shock's) to get out.
• It's possible to finish this quest using only The Mad King's Influence and Sugar Rush (Agent of the Mad King).

[edit] Dialogue

[edit] Initial dialogue

Mad King's Steward

Mad King Thorn appreciates your recent efforts on his behalf in the Underworld. However, my liege requires more information about the coming of Dhuum. The Mad King also requires a pie, but that's my problem, not yours. I wish to make use of your talents once again. If you are willing, travel to the Underworld on the Mad King's behalf and seek out the Seven Reapers. Implore each Reaper to meet with King Frozenwind and assess the severity of the threat. Be polite and diplomatic; Reapers respond well to courtesy. Report back to me when you have the information the Mad King seeks. As before, you will use a Transmogrifier Tonic to change yourself into an emissary of the Mad King. Once transformed, you may speak to the Voice of Grenth, which will send you to the Underworld. Of course, my lord will generously reward those who do his bidding. May the Mad King's luck be with you!

 Accept: "Consider it done... well done."

 Decline: "I just remembered that I have to be somewhere far, far away from here."

 Ask: "Speak with the Voice of Grenth, who will send you to the Underworld. There you shall implore all seven Reapers to assess the threat posed by Dhuum. Remember, the Voice of Grenth will not recognize you as an agent of the Mad King unless you are under the effects of a Transmogrifier Tonic."

[edit] Intermediate dialogue

Voice of Grenth

If not affected by Avatar of Sweetness:

I was told an Agent of the Mad King was coming. You don't look much like one...

If affected by Avatar of Sweetness:

An agent of Mad King Thorn wishes to enter the Underworld alone? You are fortunate that the Reapers have the situation under control, for now. Grenth's blessings be upon you.

Let us do this! (sent to The Underworld)

Sorry, I'm afraid of the dark.

When in range of Reaper of the Twin Serpent Mountains:

[Character name]: "Withered and fabulous Reaper of the Twin Serpent Mountains! I bring you cordial best wishes from Mad King Thorn. My liege requests your guidance on a subject of great concern: Dhuum.

Reaper of the Twin Serpent Mountains: "Greetings, colorful candy creature. What guidance may I provide your lord?"

[Character name]: "Your fellow Reapers are meeting with King Frozenwind at the Hall of Judgment to discuss Dhuum. As an agent of the Mad King, I humbly beg you to attend."

Reaper of the Twin Serpent Mountains: "Your deference pleases me. I shall grant your king's request and travel to the Hall of Judgment."

When in range of Reaper of the Spawning Pools:

[Character name]: "I bear greetings from Mad King Thorn to you, most excellent of all Reapers, custodians of the glorious picturesque Spawning Pools. My lord has need of your vast knowledge and peerless wisdom."

Reaper of the Spawning Pools: "Spare me your empty flattery, candy man. The deranged spirit you call master seeks knowledge of Dhuum, does he not?"

[Character name]: "Yes, wise Reaper. How did you know?"

Reaper of the Spawning Pools: "Hmph! I know all that transpires in the Underworld. You intend to ask me to meet with King Frozenwind and my fellow Reapers, do you not? Save your words, for already I depart for the Hall of Judgment."

When in range of Reaper of the Chaos Planes:

[Character name]: "Salutations, dour one, sentinel of the Chaos Planes. I bring you best regards from Mad King Thorn. He desires your counsel on the threat of Dhuum.

Reaper of the Chaos Planes: "Quiet! Do you hear that...? It is the sound of the Void, calling to us. I thought him dead, but the Song of Dhuum heralds his coming."

[Character name]: "I'm sorry, but I don't hear anything. Will you attend a summit with King Frozenwind and your Reaper brethren? They gather even now at the Hall of Judgment."

Reaper of the Chaos Planes: "That noise...both deafening and silent- It is the sound of Death beyond Death... I will travel to the Hall of Judgment, emissary, but I fear it may be too late."

When in range of Reaper of the Bone Pits:

[Character name]: "Hail, noble servants of Grenth, sentry of the Bone Pits. I bring greetings from Mad King Thorn, who has heard grim tidings of Dhuum's return."

Reaper of the Bone Pits: "I have heard the same fell news. Dhuum's minions roam the Underworld with impunity, and in great numbers. These are troubling times."

[Character name]: "If you would deign to travel to the Hall of Judgment to offer King Frozenwind your counsel, Mad King Thorn would be eternally grateful.":

Reaper of the Bone Pits: "Then I shall go."

When in range of Reaper of the Labyrinth:

[Character name]: "Greetings, O ancient and decrepit lord of the Labyrinth. I come on behalf of Mad King Thorn, who has sent me to learn more of Dhuum."

Reaper of the Labyrinth: "Dhuum? Yes, that is one of his many names. He is also known as Death Inevitable. The ender of All, The Mouth at the Edge of Darkness..."

[Character name]: "Please forgive my interruption, wise Reaper. Perhaps I could hear the rest of Dhuum's many names some other time? The Mad King humbly requests that you travel to the Hall of Judgment to determine the gravity of our situation with King Frozenwind and your fellow Reapers."

Reaper of the Labyrinth: "I will go and assess the threat posed by Dhuum, who some call the Omega Death... The Voice in the Void... The Final Judge..."

When in range of Reaper of the Forgotten Vale:

[Character name]: "Greetings, O gaunt and mighty Reaper. I come on behalf of Mad King Thorn, who seeks to greater understand the threat of Dhuum."

Reaper of the Forgotten Vale: "Hail, emissary of the Autumn Lunatic. I know of what you speak."

[Character name]: "I beseech you to leave the Forgotten Vale and take counsel with King Frozenwind at the Hall of Judgment so we may judge the severity of the threat."

Reaper of the Forgotten Vale: "It is not often that the wisdom of the Reapers is called upon. I will travel to the Hall of Judgment."

When in range of Reaper of the Ice Wastes:

[Character name]: "I salute you, O grand and frostbitten watcher of the Ice Wastes. Mad King Thorn has sent me with a request. What do you know of Dhuum?"

Reaper of the Ice Wastes: "Strange sights have I seen. Ominous portents have I heard of the chill winds. The hour of Dhuum may be at hand."

[Character name]: "Wise Reaper, we have need of you. Please travel to the Hall of Judgment and meet with King Frozenwind and your peers."

Reaper of the Ice Wastes: "I shall go."

In the Hall of Judgment after visiting each Reaper:

[Character name]: "What have you learned?"

Reaper of the Chaos Planes: "It is much worse than we feared. Dhuum has been gaining power rapidly, drawing strength from each death in the Underworld."

[Character name]: "What does this mean? Can Dhuum actually break free from the Hall of Judgment?"

Reaper of the Bone Pits: "We have inspected the ancient enchantments Grenth created to bind Dhuum to this place. They are weakening, and soon shall fall entirely."

King Frozenwind: "I knew it! These reapers confirm what I have long believed! At the rate Dhuum is gaining power, he will break free soon. And then... Grenth help us all!"

[Character name]: "Is there nothing we can do? Surely Dhuum's return is not inevitable!"

Reaper of the Ice Wastes: "As inevitable as death itself."

Reaper of the Labyrinth: "Go now, emissary of Mad King Thorn. Tell your master to prepare for the coming of the Ender of All, the Final Judge, Emperor of Oblivion, Master of Nothingness..."

[Character name]: "Thank you, mighty King Frozenwind. And my thanks to you, wise Reapers. If you'll excuse me, I must return to the Mad King's steward with this fateful news."

[edit] Reward Dialogue

Mad King's Steward

You have returned, but with grave tidings. We must stop the return of Dhuum...but how? I will meet with the Mad King to determine the best course of action. I have a feeling we shall have need of your skills again soon. Until then.

[edit] Notes

• Dying in the Underworld during this quest does not stop progress on the Survivor title.
• You don't need to talk to the reapers in the same order as the quest tells you to, but you need to talk to all of them to complete the quest.
• This is a festival quest that will only be available during Halloween 2009.
• If you have the quest but uncompleted, you can't complete it at this time. When you talk to the Voice of Grenth to enter the quest, you are sent to the beginner's area of your campaign instead.

Bug.

In the German translation, all words are capitalized.

Bug.

In the French translation, Reaper of the Labyrinth's dialogue doesn't make sense, speaking about the first step of the quest (using a Transmogrifier Tonic and speaking to the Voice of Grenth).

[edit] Trivia

• The quest name is a reference to "(Don't Fear) The Reaper", a song by Blue Öyster Cult.