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{{Quest Summary
{{Quest Summary
  |   Patch Introduced = [[Intelligent Designs]]
  |               Level = 60
  |     Related Quests =
  |   Recommended Level =  
|            Updated = [[Secrets of the Apostates]]
|
|          Live Image =  Live.jpg
|  Live Image Caption =  
  |          Quest Type = Solo
  |          Quest Type = Solo
  |           Kill Task = False
  |         Starts With = [[Adrien Swiftblade]]
  |     Start Location = 43.8N, 54.9E [[Adrien Swiftblade]]
  |           Starts At = 43.8N, 54.9E in [[Paradox-touched Valley]]
  |              Timer = 13 Days
  |              Route =  
|  Level Restrictions = 60+
  |        Repeat Timer = 20 Hours
|  Level Suggestions =  
  |   Time to Complete =  
  |        Item Rewards =
  |          Contracts =  
|      Max XP Reward = 18,397,757
|              Titles =  
  |  
|  Link Walk Through = True
  |          Link Maps = True
|          Link Items = True
|    Link XP Rewards = True
|  Link Title Rewards = False
|        Link Images = False
|  Link Lore & Dialog = True
|          Link Notes = True
}}
}}
== Quest Overview ==
== Overview ==
When first introduced, the [[Paradox-touched Olthoi Ward Guardian]] was only a nymph. The guardian and the minions in its dungeon have since been upgraded, and it is no longer possible for a character of the intended level range for this quest to kill the guardian. You will instead have to wait until the guardian has been killed in preparation for the [[Aerbax's Prodigal Olthoi|Prodigal Olthoi]] quest.
When first introduced, the [[Paradox-touched Olthoi Ward Guardian]] was only a nymph. The guardian and the minions in its dungeon have since been upgraded, and it is no longer possible for a character of the intended level range for this quest to kill the guardian. You will instead have to wait until the guardian has been killed in preparation for the [[Aerbax's Prodigal Olthoi|Prodigal Olthoi]] quest.


== Walk Through ==
== Walkthrough & Notes ==
# Speak with [[Adrien Swiftblade]] located at 43.8N, 54.9E. He will inform you on the status of the ward guardian.
# [[Adrien Swiftblade]] will inform you on the status of the ward guardian.
# If it is still alive, kill the [[Paradox-touched Olthoi Ward Guardian]], or alternatively wait for it to be killed, thus dropping the ward on the [[Deeper Catacombs (Paradox)|Deeper Catacombs]] portal found inside the [[Black Death Catacombs]].
# If it is still alive, kill the [[Paradox-touched Olthoi Ward Guardian]], or alternatively wait for it to be killed, thus dropping the ward on the [[Deeper Catacombs (Paradox)|Deeper Catacombs]] portal found inside the [[Black Death Catacombs]].
# Go to the [[Black Death Catacombs]] and enter the [[Deeper Catacombs (Paradox)|Deeper Catacombs]].
# Go to the Black Death Catacombs and enter the [[Deeper Catacombs (Paradox)|Deeper Catacombs]].
# Work your way down to the bottom where you will find a room full of [[Paradox-touched Olthoi Egg]]s. Grab an egg.
# Work your way down to the bottom where you will find a room full of {{Itemlink|Paradox-touched Olthoi Egg}}s. Grab an egg.
# Return to Adrien Swiftblade for your reward.
# Return to Adrien Swiftblade for your reward.


== Maps ==
== Dungeons & Maps ==
{{Dungeon Table
{{Dungeon Table
  | Table Rows =  
  | Table Rows =  
{{Dungeon Maps
{{Dungeon Maps
  |        Dungeon = Ward Guardian Cave
  |        Dungeon = Ward Guardian Cave
  |    Coordinates = 43.1N 55.1E
  |    Coordinates = 43.1N, 55.1E
  |  Wiki Map File =  
  |  Wiki Map File =  
  |      ACmaps ID = C4B4
  |      ACmaps ID = C4B4
| Other Site Name =
| Other Site Link =
}}
}}


{{Dungeon Maps
{{Dungeon Maps
  |        Dungeon = Black Death Catacombs
  |        Dungeon = Black Death Catacombs
  |    Coordinates = 59.9N - 71.2E
  |    Coordinates = 59.9N, 71.2E
  |  Wiki Map File =  
  |  Wiki Map File =  
  |      ACmaps ID = 5E45
  |      ACmaps ID = 5E45
| Other Site Name =
| Other Site Link =
}}
}}
{{Dungeon Maps
{{Dungeon Maps
  |        Dungeon = Deeper Catacombs (Paradox)
  |        Dungeon = Deeper Catacombs (Paradox)
  |    Coordinates =  
  |    Coordinates = N/A
  |  Wiki Map File =  
  |  Wiki Map File =  
  |      ACmaps ID = 0088
  |      ACmaps ID = 0088
| Other Site Name =
| Other Site Link =
}}
}}
}}
}}


== Items ==  
== Rewards ==
{{Item Table
{{Rewards Table
|Caption=Quest Items
  |             Quest Task = Give Paradox-touched Olthoi Egg to Adrien Swiftblade
|Paradox-touched Olthoi Egg
  |           Max XP Reward = 27,530,674
}}
 
== Experience Rewards ==
{{Quest Experience Table
  | Repeat Differs = True
|    Table Rows =
{{Quest Task
|            Description = Give [[Paradox-touched Olthoi Egg]] to [[Adrien Swiftblade]].
  |                 Max XP = 27,530,674
  |        Percent of Level = 40
  |        Percent of Level = 40
  |              Level Cap = 100
  |              Level Cap = 100
  |           Repeat Max XP = 13,765,337
  |   Repeat Max XP Reward = 13,765,337
  | Repeat Percent of Level = 20
  | Repeat Percent of Level = 20
  |        Repeat Level Cap = 100
  |        Repeat Level Cap = 100
}}
}}
== Images ==
Click image for full size version.
<gallery widths=200px heights=200px perrow=3>
File:Adrien Swiftblade Live.jpg|Adrien Swiftblade
File:Deeper Catacombs (Paradox) Live.jpg|Portal to the Paradox Deeper Catacombs
</gallery>
== Dialog ==
{{Dialog|
;Adrien Swiftblade (Ward Guardian status: dead)
|Adrien Swiftblade tells you, "Greetings.  If you're of a mind to help in this odd situation, I could certainly use your help."
|Adrien Swiftblade tells you, "Along with the rise of these strange new Olthoi, there is a Portal, warded by powerful magics, which formed in the Black Death Catacombs.  You may've seen it already, or you may not have."
|Adrien Swiftblade tells you, "Anyways, I've found a way to get the wards to drop for a time.  There is a Ward Guardian in a cave located in a heavily infested area nearby, around 43.6N, 55.5E.  When that thing dies, the wards falter for a time."
|Adrien Swiftblade tells you, "The Ward Guardian is presently dead, so you should be able to enter the Deeper Catacombs of the Paradox-touched Olthoi.  Once in there, look for anything that may be of use to use in our research and bring it back to me."
|Adrien Swiftblade tells you, "If the Portal is closed again when you get there, you should find the Ward Guardian in his cave and kill him."
|Adrien Swiftblade tells you, "Be warned, however, the Ward Guardian has grown dramatically in strength since it first appeared.  It is now as strong or stronger than those twisted bugs that wander the inner areas of the infestation, and should not be taken lightly."
|Adrien Swiftblade tells you, "I would hurry though, every time the Ward Guardian dies, it's either reborn, recreated, or whatever roughly six hours after its death, and the Wards return with it."
;Handing in Paradox-touched Olthoi Egg
|You give Adrien Swiftblade Paradox-touched Olthoi Egg.
|Adrien Swiftblade tells you, "An Olthoi egg?"
|You explain to Adrien Swiftblade the circumstances of the catacombs and of the egg room.
|Adrien Swiftblade tells you, "Damn.  So, it seems this new threat is one that won't go away lightly.  Nothing is ever simple in this world."
|Adrien Swiftblade tells you, "I'll send this along to our researchers.  Perhaps, with time and effort, we can find out where these new Olthoi came from, and find a way to put a stop to them before the threat they pose grows worse."
|Adrien Swiftblade tells you, "You've done this world a great service today.  Please, allow me to reward you for your efforts."
|You've earned 18,397,757 experience.
;Handing in Paradox-touched Olthoi Egg (Quest Repeats)
|You give Adrien Swiftblade Paradox-touched Olthoi Egg.
|Adrien Swiftblade tells you, "Another egg."
|Adrien Swiftblade sighs
|Adrien Swiftblade tells you, "I'm glad you've brought me this, as the researchers needed another, but I had vainly hoped these would run out eventually.  Ah well, such is life in Dereth, I guess."
|Adrien Swiftblade tells you, "Please, allow me to reward you for your noble and necessary efforts."
|You've earned 6,132,586 experience.
}}
}}


== Lore & Dialog ==
== Update History ==
'''Speaking with Adrien, Ward Guardian alive:'''
{{Update History|
<br>''<text needed>''
[[Intelligent Designs]]
----
* Quest introduced.
'''Speaking with Adrien, Ward Guardian dead:'''
 
<font color=darkgoldenrod><br>Adrien Swiftblade tells you, "Greetings.  If you're of a mind to help in this odd situation, I could certainly use your help."
[[Secrets of the Apostates]]
<br>Adrien Swiftblade tells you, "Along with the rise of these strange new Olthoi, there is a Portal, warded by powerful magics, which formed in the Black Death Catacombs.  You may've seen it already, or you may not have."
* First run XP reward increased from 18,397,757 to 27,530,674 (40% up to level 100).
<br>Adrien Swiftblade tells you, "Anyways, I've found a way to get the wards to drop for a time.  There is a Ward Guardian in a cave located in a heavily infested area nearby, around 43.6N, 55.5E.  When that thing dies, the wards falter for a time."
* Repeat run XP reward increased from 6,132,586 to 13,765,337 (20% up to level 100).
<br>Adrien Swiftblade tells you, "The Ward Guardian is presently dead, so you should be able to enter the Deeper Catacombs of the Paradox-touched Olthoi.  Once in there, look for anything that may be of use to use in our research and bring it back to me."
<br>Adrien Swiftblade tells you, "If the Portal is closed again when you get there, you should find the Ward Guardian in his cave and kill him."
<br>Adrien Swiftblade tells you, "Be warned, however, the Ward Guardian has grown dramatically in strength since it first appeared.  It is now as strong or stronger than those twisted bugs that wander the inner areas of the infestation, and should not be taken lightly."
<br>Adrien Swiftblade tells you, "I would hurry though, every time the Ward Guardian dies, it's either reborn, recreated, or whatever roughly six hours after its death, and the Wards return with it."</font>
----
'''Turning in Egg, first time:'''
<font color=green><br>You give Adrien Swiftblade Paradox-touched Olthoi Egg.</font>
<font color=darkgoldenrod><br>Adrien Swiftblade tells you, "An Olthoi egg?"</font>
<font color=green><br>You explain to Adrien Swiftblade the circumstances of the catacombs and of the egg room.</font>
<font color=darkgoldenrod><br>Adrien Swiftblade tells you, "Damn.  So, it seems this new threat is one that won't go away lightly.  Nothing is ever simple in this world."
<br>Adrien Swiftblade tells you, "I'll send this along to our researchers.  Perhaps, with time and effort, we can find out where these new Olthoi came from, and find a way to put a stop to them before the threat they pose grows worse."
<font color=darkgoldenrod><br>Adrien Swiftblade tells you, "You've done this world a great service today.  Please, allow me to reward you for your efforts."</font>
<font color=green><br>You've earned 18,397,757 experience.</font></font>
----
'''Turing in Egg, subsequent runs:'''
<font color=green><br>You give Adrien Swiftblade Paradox-touched Olthoi Egg.
<font color=darkgoldenrod><br>Adrien Swiftblade tells you, "Another egg."</font>
<br>Adrien Swiftblade sighs
<font color=darkgoldenrod><br>Adrien Swiftblade tells you, "I'm glad you've brought me this, as the researchers needed another, but I had vainly hoped these would run out eventually.  Ah well, such is life in Dereth, I guess."
<br>Adrien Swiftblade tells you, "Please, allow me to reward you for your noble and necessary efforts."</font>
<br>You've earned 6,132,586 experience.</font>
----
'''Turing in Egg, without speaking to Adrien before:'''
<font color=green><br>You give Adrien Swiftblade Paradox-touched Olthoi Egg.</font>
<font color=darkgoldenrod><br>Adrien Swiftblade tells you, "Well, this is an unexpected surprise.  You brought me a fresh specimen without me even asking you for it.  Thank you.  Please, accept this in return."</font>
<font color=green><br>You've earned 6,132,586 experience.</font>
<font color=darkgoldenrod><br>Adrien Swiftblade tells you, "I do hope we can get a handle on this new infestation before it grows out of control."</font>
----
'''Speaking with Adien after turning in Egg:'''
<font color=darkgoldenrod><br>Adrien Swiftblade tells you, "Thank you again.  The egg you have provided us should keep the Researchers busy for a while.  They don't seem to keep well away from their cave though, so they tend to lose their usefulness in two weeks after you take it from the catacombs.  So, if you're interested in helping us again, return then."</font>


== Notes ==
[[The Quest for Freedom]]
* During the [[Secrets of the Apostates]] event, the experience was updated:
* Repeat timer changed from 13 days to 20 hours.
** First run experience reward increased from 18,397,757 maximum xp to 27,530,674 maximum xp.
}}
** Repeat run experience reward increased from 6,132,586 maximum xp to 13,765,337 maximum xp.
[[Category:Quest]]

Latest revision as of 15:34, 30 January 2017

Walkthrough & Notes     Dungeons & Maps     Rewards     Images     Dialog     Update History
Paradox-touched Olthoi Egg Quest
Level: 60
Type: Solo
Starts With: Adrien Swiftblade
Starts At: 43.8N, 54.9E in Paradox-touched Valley
Repeat: 20 Hours

Overview Edit

When first introduced, the Paradox-touched Olthoi Ward Guardian was only a nymph. The guardian and the minions in its dungeon have since been upgraded, and it is no longer possible for a character of the intended level range for this quest to kill the guardian. You will instead have to wait until the guardian has been killed in preparation for the Prodigal Olthoi quest.

Walkthrough & Notes Edit

  1. Adrien Swiftblade will inform you on the status of the ward guardian.
  2. If it is still alive, kill the Paradox-touched Olthoi Ward Guardian, or alternatively wait for it to be killed, thus dropping the ward on the Deeper Catacombs portal found inside the Black Death Catacombs.
  3. Go to the Black Death Catacombs and enter the Deeper Catacombs.
  4. Work your way down to the bottom where you will find a room full of Paradox-touched Olthoi Eggs. Grab an egg.
  5. Return to Adrien Swiftblade for your reward.

Dungeons & Maps Edit

Dungeon Coordinates Wiki Map ACmaps
Ward Guardian Cave 43.1N, 55.1E -- C4B4
Black Death Catacombs 59.9N, 71.2E -- 5E45
Deeper Catacombs (Paradox) N/A -- 0088

Rewards Edit

Give Paradox-touched Olthoi Egg to Adrien Swiftblade
Experience: 27,530,674 (40% up to level 100)
Quest Repeat: 13,765,337 (20% up to level 100)

Images Edit

Click image for full size version.

Dialog Edit

Adrien Swiftblade (Ward Guardian status
dead)

Adrien Swiftblade tells you, "Greetings. If you're of a mind to help in this odd situation, I could certainly use your help."

Adrien Swiftblade tells you, "Along with the rise of these strange new Olthoi, there is a Portal, warded by powerful magics, which formed in the Black Death Catacombs. You may've seen it already, or you may not have."

Adrien Swiftblade tells you, "Anyways, I've found a way to get the wards to drop for a time. There is a Ward Guardian in a cave located in a heavily infested area nearby, around 43.6N, 55.5E. When that thing dies, the wards falter for a time."

Adrien Swiftblade tells you, "The Ward Guardian is presently dead, so you should be able to enter the Deeper Catacombs of the Paradox-touched Olthoi. Once in there, look for anything that may be of use to use in our research and bring it back to me."

Adrien Swiftblade tells you, "If the Portal is closed again when you get there, you should find the Ward Guardian in his cave and kill him."

Adrien Swiftblade tells you, "Be warned, however, the Ward Guardian has grown dramatically in strength since it first appeared. It is now as strong or stronger than those twisted bugs that wander the inner areas of the infestation, and should not be taken lightly."

Adrien Swiftblade tells you, "I would hurry though, every time the Ward Guardian dies, it's either reborn, recreated, or whatever roughly six hours after its death, and the Wards return with it."
Handing in Paradox-touched Olthoi Egg

You give Adrien Swiftblade Paradox-touched Olthoi Egg.

Adrien Swiftblade tells you, "An Olthoi egg?"

You explain to Adrien Swiftblade the circumstances of the catacombs and of the egg room.

Adrien Swiftblade tells you, "Damn. So, it seems this new threat is one that won't go away lightly. Nothing is ever simple in this world."

Adrien Swiftblade tells you, "I'll send this along to our researchers. Perhaps, with time and effort, we can find out where these new Olthoi came from, and find a way to put a stop to them before the threat they pose grows worse."

Adrien Swiftblade tells you, "You've done this world a great service today. Please, allow me to reward you for your efforts."

You've earned 18,397,757 experience.
Handing in Paradox-touched Olthoi Egg (Quest Repeats)

You give Adrien Swiftblade Paradox-touched Olthoi Egg.

Adrien Swiftblade tells you, "Another egg."

Adrien Swiftblade sighs

Adrien Swiftblade tells you, "I'm glad you've brought me this, as the researchers needed another, but I had vainly hoped these would run out eventually. Ah well, such is life in Dereth, I guess."

Adrien Swiftblade tells you, "Please, allow me to reward you for your noble and necessary efforts."

You've earned 6,132,586 experience.

Update History Edit

Intelligent Designs

  • Quest introduced.

Secrets of the Apostates

  • First run XP reward increased from 18,397,757 to 27,530,674 (40% up to level 100).
  • Repeat run XP reward increased from 6,132,586 to 13,765,337 (20% up to level 100).

The Quest for Freedom

  • Repeat timer changed from 13 days to 20 hours.