Horde of Darkness

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This article is about a quest. For the NPCs with the same name, see Horde of Darkness (npc).
Horde of Darkness
Campaign Nightfall
Region The Desolation
Type Primary    
Given by Priest Kehmtut
in Bone Palace
Preceded by A Deal's a Deal
Followed by Ruins of Morah

Contents

[edit] Quest information

[edit] Objectives

[edit] Reward

[edit] Walkthrough

The quest indicator points to Joko's Domain, however this quest is easier if you already have access to the outpost, Lair of the Forgotten. The elder siege wurms that you must "devour" are located to the east in The Shattered Ravines, in an area with green sulfuric sands.

Assuming you can travel to the Lair of the Forgotten, change to junundu form and head east-northeast to the elder siege wurms location. Once you begin attacking the elder siege wurms a desert wurm will pop up to attack. Try to pull the desert wurm away to fight only one wurm at a time. After defeating the wurms, you receive Junundu Siege automatically. You do not actually have to devour the elder siege wurms.

Map travel back to the Bone Palace and then enter The Alkali Pan and assume junundu form again. (Travelling north in human form leads to dead-ends.) Travel west around the rock and northward to find the three margonite Hordes of Darkness. There are a couple of patroling mobs nearby. You cannot avoid aggravating the mobs when fighting the margonites; take these mobs out first to avoid fighting both groups at the same time. Desert wurms tend to pop up and attack once you engage the margonites. Deal with each group of enemies and continue on to the next until you have defeated all of them.

The final task is to defeat the Colossus located at the foot of a bridge leading to the Ruins of Morah. In Junundu form you can use junundu siege from outside of the northeast corner of the crumbled building ahead of you. This ranged attack allows you to defeat the colossus easily. Go around the build to return to human form, cross the bridge, and speak to Captain Mehhan to for your reward.

If you have not gotten to the Lair of the Forgotten yet, you can still complete this quest. It is more difficult because you have an entire zone to cross. Once you enter The Shattered Ravines, the wurm spoor is to the northwest, and not immediately seen from the portal. Thereafter you can just follow the quest indicator and you should be fine. Instead of heading directly to the elder siege wurms, you should enter the Lair of the Forgotten first. As always, once you have access to a town or outpost, travel (including having to re-start a quest) is much easier. You can follow the instructions given above to complete the quest from the outpost.

[edit] NPCs

[edit] Foes

Constructs

Demons

Wurms

[edit] Dialogue

[edit] Initial dialogue

Priest Kehmtut

"To finish this business, you will need firepower like you have never wielded before. The force you just defeated is nothing compared to what now rises in the Alkali Pan. To reach Varesh, you must face the Horde of Darkness... the very Margonites who fought the gods when Abaddon stormed the gates of heaven. Do not despair. The great wurms wield great power. Travel north to the Shattered Ravines where you will find elder siege wurms. Kill them and allow your great wurms to devour their carcasses, imbuing them with the carnal knowledge of how to use siege attacks. This is your only chance against the Horde. If you fail, the Horde of Darkness will spill forth across the world like an eternal shadow, and forever the eternal darkness shall reign. You living folk might want to see to that."
Image:Tick green.png "Yes. Yes, we really should see to that. Good idea."
No "God-battling demons and fire-spitting wurms, huh? Maybe later. First, I think I should go have a nice lie-down."
When asked about quest: "Before you battle the Horde of Darkness in the Alkali Pan, you must first travel north to the Shattered Ravines and teach your wurms how to shoot long range siege attacks. Fill their bellies with elder siege wurms and they will learn this awesome power."

[edit] Intermediate dialogue

Captain Mehhan

"You are the ones Morgahn has sided with? It is good to see such bright heroes in a time of total darkness. Ah, I see you can tell I have been touched by Varesh's dark god, Abaddon. Yes. It is true. I was left behind when Varesh sent her forces into Vabbi to hunt the Sunspears. As more and more of her army received the dark god's "blessing," some were driven mad while others committed suicide rather than suffer the madness. I had to stay strong even as I descended into darkness. I knew Morgahn would need good men if he were to ever return. So, I remained with Varesh as she crossed the Desolation and seized the Bone Palace. Varesh then pushed on toward the Mouth of Torment, where she now performs her dark ceremony even as we speak. As the ceremony swelled, the strongest creatures I've ever encountered rallied for battle. That was the Horde of Darkness you just decimated. Abaddon only knows what you will face next. I was left in charge of Varesh's final line of defense but, as you can see, I am at Morgahn's service, not hers. What would you have of me?"
Image:Tick green.png"We must reach the Mouth of Torment."

Captain Mehhan

"Of course. I am here to serve Morgahn. I've seen what Varesh's dark god plans for this world; it is not what I would want for my children... or anyone else. Even though I've been "blessed," that doesn't mean I cannot fight this battle to the end. Let me know when you are ready.
Image:Tick green.png"We are ready."
No"We are not ready yet."

[edit] Reward dialogue

Captain Mehhan

"Please take this with my thanks. You see, Morgahn and I were close friends, even though his father was a high-ranking noble and mine just a simple guard captain. We both worship Lyssa and grew up viewing the world in much the same way. He and I have seen more than our share of dire situations and have saved each other's lives more times than either of us care to remember. I would follow him into the depths of the Realm of Torment if he so commanded. It is a shame Varesh and Bayel could not inspire that loyalty."

[edit] Notes

  • You will receive Junundu Siege during the course of this quest, or when you complete the quest if you take the shortcut (see next note).
  • There is a shortcut for this quest. If you get a player with Junundu Siege to help you, they can kill the Horde of Darkness and the Solitary Colossus for you, allowing you to complete the quest without going to get the the siege skill first.
  • There may be a Desert Wurm in the cave before the Elder Siege Wurms. Ensure he is not there or kill it before going for the wurms, or it may pop out in the middle of the fight.
  • If active, this quest prevents the spawning of Saushali the Frustrating in the Shattered Ravines.
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