Editing Aerbax's Prodigal Harbinger

{{Related|Harbinger Quest}}
{{Aerbax's Prodigal Quest Links}}
{{Quest Summary
 |               Level = Any
 |   Recommended Level = 150+
 |          Quest Type = Fellowship
 |         Starts With = 
 |           Starts At = [[Artifex Collegium]] at 91.9S, 93.7W
 |               Route = [[Singularity Bore]] to [[Singularity Caul]]<br>or [[Recall to the Singularity Caul]]
 |        Repeat Timer = 20 Hours
 |    Time to Complete = 
 |           Contracts = 
}}
== Overview ==
Quest to kill the modified Harbinger, an experiment by [[The Progenitor]].

* Prodigal Harbinger does not share a timer with the other Harbinger quests.

;Prerequisites
# If you have ''never'' done any version of the original [[Harbinger Quest]], you will need one quest item to give to [[Issk]] or [[Vincadi]] to enter the [[Tunnels to the Harbinger]]. The items are all dropped randomly by certain creatures. Unlike, the other [[Harbinger Quest]]s, the item (and final XP reward) is not tied with a skill.
* Flagging Items:
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! Item
! Skill
! Dropped By
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| {{Icon Link|Slasher Reedshark Hide}} || [[Alchemy]] || [[Reedshark Slasher]]
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| {{Icon Link|Skull of a Skeletal Hero}} || [[Arcane Lore]] || [[Skeletal Hero]]
|-
| {{Icon Link|Drudge Sage Charm}} || [[Armor Tinkering]] || [[Drudge Sage]]
|-
| {{Icon Link|Wood Heart}} || [[Assess Creature]] || [[Wood Golem]]
|-
| {{Icon Link|Ash Gromnie Tooth}} || [[Assess Person]] || [[Ash Gromnie]], [[Adolescent Ash Gromnie]]
|-
| {{Icon Link|Banderling Antagonist Scalp}} || [[Cooking]] || [[Banderling Antagonist]]
|-
| {{Icon Link|Murk Drudge Charm}} || [[Creature Enchantment]] || [[Murk Drudge]]
|-
| {{Icon Link|Granite Heart}} || [[Deception]] || [[Granite Golem]]
|-
| {{Icon Link|Primeval Skeleton Shin Bone}} || [[Dirty Fighting]] || [[Primeval Skeleton]]
|-
| {{Icon Link|Banderling Predator Scalp}} || [[Dual Wield]] || [[Banderling Predator]]
|-
| {{Icon Link|Banderling Bone Ring (Trophy)}} || [[Finesse Weapons]] || [[Banderling Scalper]]
|-
| {{Icon Link|Banderling Slayer Scalp}} || [[Fletching]] || [[Banderling Slayer]]
|-
| {{Icon Link|Olthoi Head}} || [[Healing]] || [[Olthoi Noble]]
|-
| {{Icon Link|Mutilator Head}} || [[Heavy Weapons]] || [[Olthoi Mutilator]]
|-
| {{Icon Link|Insidious Monouga Idol}} || [[Item Enchantment]] || [[Insidious Monouga]]
|-
| {{Icon Link|Plate Armoredillo Hide}} || [[Item Tinkering]] || [[Plate Armoredillo]]
|-
| {{Icon Link|Copper Heart}} || [[Jump]] || [[Copper Golem]]
|-
| {{Icon Link|Ravener Guts}} || [[Leadership]] || [[Drudge Ravener]]
|-
| {{Icon Link|Drudge Cabalist Charm}} || [[Life Magic]] || [[Drudge Cabalist]]
|-
| {{Icon Link|Rendeath Shreth Hide}} || [[Light Weapons]] || [[Rendeath Shreth]]
|-
| {{Icon Link|Merciless Monouga Idol}} || [[Lockpick]] || [[Merciless Monouga]]
|-
| {{Icon Link|Obsidian Heart}} || [[Loyalty]] || [[Obsidian Golem]]
|-
| {{Icon Link|Peerless Drudge Charm}} || [[Magic Defense]] || [[Peerless Drudge]]
|-
| {{Icon Link|Mystic Drudge Charm}} || [[Magic Item Tinkering]] || [[Drudge Mystic]]
|-
| {{Icon Link|Essence of a Phantasm}} || [[Mana Conversion]] || [[Phantasm]]
|-
| {{Icon Link|Telumiat Hollow Minion Essence}} || [[Melee Defense]] || [[Telumiat Hollow Minion]]
|-
| {{Icon Link|Banderling Savage Arm}} || [[Missile Defense]] || [[Banderling Savage]]
|-
| {{Icon Link|Gauloth Shreth Hide}} || [[Recklessness]] || [[Gauloth Shreth]]
|-
| {{Icon Link|Iron Heart}} || [[Run]] || [[Iron Golem]]
|-
| {{Icon Link|Diamond Heart}} || [[Shield]] || [[Diamond Golem]], [[Diamond Lord]], [[Acidic Diamond Golem]] 
|-
| {{Icon Link|Gloom Drudge Charm}} || [[Sneak Attack]] || [[Gloom Drudge]] 
|-
| {{Icon Link|Reaper Reedshark Hide}} || [[Two Handed Combat]] || [[Reaper]]
|-
| {{Icon Link|Skull of a Dark Master}} || [[Void Magic]] || [[Dark Master]]
|-
| {{Icon Link|Banderling Aggressor Scalp}} || [[War Magic]] || [[Banderling Aggressor]]
|-
| {{Icon Link|Bloodthirsty Monouga Idol}} || [[Weapon Tinkering]] || [[Bloodthirsty Monouga]]
|-
|}
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== Walkthrough & Notes ==
=== Part 1: Retrieving the Elemental Talisman ===
# Everyone needs the {{Itemlink|Elemental Talisman}} key to access the Prodigal Harbinger's lair.
# The Talisman is found in the [[Artifex Collegium]] dungeon located on the north part of the [[Singularity Caul]] at 91.9S, 93.7W. You will only need to do this once, as you can use the same talisman for future quests.
# Once inside the collegium, head north and take the east passage from the first large room you enter. From there, it's a linear path to the room with the [[Artifex of the Elements]] and the talisman (found on the floor). The Artifex drops the text [[Message to the Elemental Artifex]].

=== Part 2: Tunnels to the Harbinger ===
# Just like the other [[Harbinger Quest]]s, start by entering the [[Tunnels to the Harbinger]], located next to [[Issk]] at 12.9S, 46.5E or [[Vincadi]] at 12.6S 46.7E.
#* Note: If you enter the Issk side, you are restricted from entering the Vincadi side and vice versa.  Make sure everyone in your fellowship hands their item to the same NPC.
# Once inside, the dungeon is linear to the bottom (keep heading down).  The only obstacles are a series of 5 jumps that must be made.
#* '''Jump 1: Acid Pit''' - Full jump ahead (land on invisible platform)
#* '''Jump 2: Lava Pit''' - Jump into the pit and take the hallway to the North
#* '''Jump 3: Ice Shelf ''' - Shift-jump down onto the platform above the ice shelf, clear the spawn, and wait for your group.
#* '''Jump 4: Ice/Acid Pit Combo''' - Dispel, then shift Jump down onto the ice shelf and '''quicky''' run to the edge and full jump across the acid pit (land on invisible platform).  The ice ''hurts'', so be quick.
#* '''Jump 5: Staging Area''' - Shift jump down and quickly move to the south (near the portals).
# This is a good place to rebuff if needed; if not use the [[Essence Chambers]].
# After using the portal it is imperative that you look behind you and find a [[Hollow]] on the wall.
#* {{Tip}} It cannot be selected by using Next/Closest Item keys; it can only be seen by hovering over it with your mouse, using a program that enables Dungeon Light will make this easier.
# After everyone has found the [[Hollow]], and can easily recognize and find it again, everyone needs to take their [[Elemental Talisman]] and give it to four [[Hollow]]s.  Each of these four are located behind each of the four Essences.  If you give it to the hollow successfully there will be a message in green verifying as much.
# Ignore the portals which appear after all 4 essences have been killed.  These portals are for the Essenceless Harbinger, not Prodigal!
# Return to the drop and hand the last talisman to the wall right right behind you. You will be portaled into [[Prodigal Harbinger's Antechamber]].

=== Part 3: Prodigal Harbinger's Antechamber ===
# You will be teleported to one of four alcoves, overlooking [[Harbinger#Prodigal Version|Harbinger]] and several of his Elemental minions.  
#* Note: Be careful, it is possible to take damage from the frozen cold when standing here.
# From here, its best to debuff everything in the room before jumping down.
#* Note: Once Harbinger is attacked, anyone who enters [[Prodigal Harbinger's Antechamber]] will be portaled directly into the pit with Harbinger.  
# Once you kill [[Harbinger]], loot a {{Itemlink|Corrupted Harbinger Blood}} from the floor and use the surface portal that spawns nearby.  You MUST use the surface portal to flag for the [[#Rewards|rewards]].

== Dungeons & Maps ==
{{Dungeon Table
 | Table Rows = 
{{Dungeon Maps
 |         Dungeon = Tunnels to the Harbinger (Issk)
 |     Coordinates = 12.9S, 46.5E
 |   Wiki Map File = 
 |       ACmaps ID = 6447
}}
{{Dungeon Maps
 |         Dungeon = Tunnels to the Harbinger (Vincadi)
 |     Coordinates = 12.6S, 46.7E
 |   Wiki Map File = 
 |       ACmaps ID = 6446
}}
}}

== Rewards ==
''It is recommended to show the corrupted blood to Vincadi before you choose between Issk or the Emissary of Asheron for your rewards.''
{{Rewards Table
 |       Quest Task = Show [[Corrupted Harbinger Blood]] to [[Vincadi]]
 |      Item Reward = 
 |    Max XP Reward =  | Percent of Level =  |  Level Cap = 
 | Luminance Reward = 
 |     Title Reward = Vile Betrayer/Meddler/Spy
}}
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{{Rewards Table
 |       Quest Task = Hand in [[Corrupted Harbinger Blood]] to [[Issk]]
 |      Item Reward = 
* 1 random spell gem:
** {{Icon Link|Gem of Harbinger's Acid Barrier}}
** {{Icon Link|Gem of Harbinger's Flame Barrier}}
** {{Icon Link|Gem of Harbinger's Frost Barrier}}
** {{Icon Link|Gem of Harbinger's Lightning Barrier}}
* {{Icon Link|Harbinger Blood Infusion}}
* {{Icon Link|Braced Mana Forge Key}}
 |    Max XP Reward = 302,711,100 | Percent of Level = 15 |  Level Cap = 240
 | Luminance Reward = 15,000
 |     Title Reward = Blood Seeker or Prodigal Harbinger Slayer (If you get the final killing blow)
}}
{{Rewards Table
 |       Quest Task = Hand in [[Harbinger Blood Infusion]] to [[Issk]]
 |      Item Reward = 
 |    Max XP Reward = 201,808,000 | Percent of Level = 10 |  Level Cap = 240
 | Luminance Reward = 
 |     Title Reward = 
}}
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{{Rewards Table
 |       Quest Task = Hand in [[Corrupted Harbinger Blood]] to [[Emissary of Asheron]]
 |      Item Reward = 
* 1 random spell gem:
** {{Icon Link|Gem of Harbinger's Acid Barrier}}
** {{Icon Link|Gem of Harbinger's Flame Barrier}}
** {{Icon Link|Gem of Harbinger's Frost Barrier}}
** {{Icon Link|Gem of Harbinger's Lightning Barrier}}
* {{Icon Link|Harbinger's Foci}}
* {{Icon Link|Braced Mana Forge Key}}
 |    Max XP Reward =  | Percent of Level =  |  Level Cap = 
 | Luminance Reward = 15,000
 |     Title Reward = Storm Rider
}}
{{Rewards Table
 |       Quest Task = Hand in [[Harbinger's Foci]] to [[Emissary of Asheron]]
 |      Item Reward = 
 |    Max XP Reward = 201,808,000 | Percent of Level = 10 |  Level Cap = 240
 | Luminance Reward = 
 |     Title Reward = 
}}

== Images ==
<gallery widths=200px heights=200px perrow=3>
File:Artifex of the Elements Live.jpg|Artifex of the Elements
File:Prodigal Harbinger Live.jpg|Prodigal Harbinger
File:Harbinger's Foci Live.jpg|Harbinger's Foci
</gallery>

== Dialog ==
=== Opening Dialog ===
:Vincadi tells you, "Greetings Isparian, I welcome you to my current location. I wish to convey certain fragments of information to you. The information contained within these fragments offers our assistance in the removal of a grave danger to your ilk."
:Vincadi tells you, "We wish to aid you so that you are spared a most horrific death at the hands of a thing that, "should not be"."
:Vincadi tells you, "Accept this small treatise and read the words of Aerbax to comprehend the stipulation of our proposal."
:Vincadi gives you Experimentation.

=== Showing Corrupted Harbinger Blood to Vincadi ===
:You allow Vincadi to examine your Corrupted Harbinger Blood.
:Vincadi tells you, "How did you obtain this substance? Have you been sneaking around the Essence Chambers?"
:Vincadi tells you, "Tell no one of what you found beneath the Essence Chambers or you shall suffer far worse than this "Meddler"!"

:You allow Vincadi to examine your Corrupted Harbinger Blood.
:Vincadi tells you, "How did you obtain this substance? Have you been sneaking around the Essence Chambers?"
:Vincadi tells you, "Has the Blood Witch sent you to disrupt our experiments? Begone "Spy"!"

:You allow Vincadi to examine your Corrupted Harbinger Blood.
:Vincadi tells you, "How did you obtain this substance? Have you been sneaking around the Essence Chambers?"
:Vincadi tells you, "Has the Blood Witch sent you to disrupt our experiments? Begone "Meddler"!"

=== Handing in Corrupted Harbinger Blood to Emissary of Asheron ===
:You give Emissary of Asheron Corrupted Harbinger Blood.
:Emissary of Asheron tells you, "Goodness, this befouled ichor came from the Harbinger?"
:Emissary of Asheron tells you, "A different Harbinger you say? Beneath the Essence Chambers?"
:Emissary of Asheron tells you, "Lord Asheron must be informed of this immediately. Here take these trinkets I have gathered from the brave people who have fought the Harbinger and may those you meet know that you are a "Storm Rider.""
:Emissary of Asheron gives you Harbinger's Foci.
:You've earned 140,127,753 experience.
:You've earned 302,711,100 experience.
:Emissary of Asheron gives you Gem of Harbinger's Acid Barrier.
:Emissary of Asheron gives you Braced Mana Forge Key.

=== Handing in Harbinger's Foci to Emissary of Asheron ===
:You allow Emissary of Asheron to examine your Harbinger's Foci.
:Emissary of Asheron tells you, "I see. Perhaps you would prefer some information instead?"
:You hand over 1 of your Harbinger's Focis.
:Emissary of Asheron tells you, "Where to begin... Oh, yes, It was long ago in a land far from here..."
:The Emissary drones on and on and while you do learn quite a bit you realize there must be a better way to acquire experience.
:You've earned 201,808,000 experience.

=== Handing in Corrupted Harbinger Blood to Issk ===
:You give Issk Corrupted Harbinger Blood.
:Issk tells you, "Exceedingly well done "Blood Seeker"... She who ssings to the world may find a use for this strange Harbinger's blood."
:Issk tells you, "Our Mistress tells us that Aerbax has begun his experiments anew. Perhaps you have seen ssome of his children? The Harbinger has long evaded his attempts to uncover its secretss, but he may have discovered a way to control its energies. I must inform my Mistress of this new manifestation."
:Issk tells you, "Here take this infusion and protective gem my Mistresss devised from the Harbinger's many gifts."
:Issk gives you Harbinger Blood Infusion.
:You've earned 302,711,100 experience.
:Issk gives you Gem of Harbinger's Frost Barrier.
:Issk gives you Braced Mana Forge Key.

=== Handing in Harbinger Blood Infusion Blood to Issk ===
:You allow Issk to examine your Harbinger Blood Infusion.
:Issk tells you, "You do not wish to partake of the Harbinger's Blood?"
:Issk's eye slits expand in surprise. In an eager voice he speaks almost to quickly to understand.
:Issk tells you, "I would gladly exchange sssome ssecret knowledge with you for the blood."
:Issk's yellow eyes contract.
:Issk tells you, "Very well, perhaps another time."

=== Interactions ===
:You allow Hollow to examine your Elemental Talisman.
:You place the Elemental Talisman in the hollow and its blue gem shines with cold blue light.
:You allow Hollow to examine your Elemental Talisman.
:You place the Elemental Talisman in the hollow and its red gem burns with fiery light.
:You allow Hollow to examine your Elemental Talisman.
:You place the Elemental Talisman in the hollow and its purple gem flickers with arcs of electric light.
:You allow Hollow to examine your Elemental Talisman.
:You place the Elemental Talisman in the hollow and its green gem glows with caustic green light.


:As you place the Elemental Talisman into the hollow you hear a distant unearthly cry. The wall quakes gelatinously and you are suddenly pulled through its horrible fleshy surface.


:Inhuman eyes stare at you from the blackness. An impossibly cold hand grips your heart and squeezes. Your being fills with pain, there is nothing else. Suddenly it stops and you are falling toward your lifestone.


:The Prodigal Harbinger's death cry shakes the walls of the chamber, threatening to cave it in.
:<Killer> has destroyed the Prodigal Harbinger!

== Update History ==
{{Update History|
[[Dark Materials]] 
* Quest introduced.

[[Risks and Rewards]]
* [[Braced Mana Forge Key]] added to rewards.

[[The Quest for Freedom]]
* Repeat timer changed from 13 days to 20 hours.
}}