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{{Quest Summary
{{Quest Summary
  |   Patch Introduced = [[Plans Within Plans]]
  | nocat = true
  |     Related Quests =  
  |               Level = Any
  |             Updated = [[Hopes and Fears]]
  |   Recommended Level =  
|
|          Live Image = Black_Pool.jpg
|  Live Image Caption = Black Pool
  |          Quest Type = Solo
  |          Quest Type = Solo
  |           Kill Task = False
  |         Starts With =  
  |     Start Location = 4.4S 14.9E  
  |           Starts At = 4.4S, 14.9E
  |              Timer = Once per character
  |              Route =
  |    Time to Complete = 10 minutes
|        Repeat Timer = Non Repeatable
|  Level Restrictions = None
  |    Time to Complete =  
|  Level Suggestions = 10+
  |          Contracts =  
  |          Contracts =  
|        Item Rewards = None
|    Luminance Reward =
|      Max XP Reward = 80,000,000
|              Titles = None
|          Hub Quest =
|
|  Link Walk Through = True
|          Link Maps = False
|          Link Items = True
|    Link XP Rewards = True
|  Link Title Rewards = False
|        Link Images = False
|  Link Lore & Dialog = True
|          Link Notes = False
}}
}}
== Quest Overview ==
== Quest Overview ==
* The Black Pool seems to be Sentient. Obtain a sample for Asheron and be rewarded. (This quest was only active during [[Plans Within Plans]] and has since been retired.)
* The Black Pool seems to be Sentient. Obtain a sample for Asheron and be rewarded. (This quest was only active during [[Plans Within Plans]] and has since been retired.)


== Walk Through ==
== Walkthrough ==
# Stand at 4.3S, 14.8E, just outside [[Samsur]], and use the [[Black Pool]] to emit a response from it.
# Stand at 4.3S, 14.8E, just outside [[Samsur]], and use the [[Black Pool]] to emit a response from it.
# Go to [[Asheron's Castle]] via [[Eastham]] and talk to [[Asheron]].  He will give you an empty [[Vial]].  Note: The portal to get to Asheron's Island is at 17.9N, 64.3E.
# Go to [[Asheron's Castle]] via [[Eastham]] and talk to [[Asheron]].  He will give you an empty {{Itemlink|Vial}}.  Note: The portal to get to Asheron's Island is at 17.9N, 64.3E.
# Go back to the Black Pool and use the pool again to fill the Vial.
# Go back to the Black Pool and use the pool again to fill the Vial.
# Return to Asheron with the [[Filled Vial]] - speak to Asheron and he will take it and give you an experience reward.
# Return to Asheron with the {{Itemlink|Filled Vial}} for an experience reward.
# <font color=green>Optional:</font> Go and speak to the Archons near the Black Pool.
# {{optional}} Go and speak to the Archons near the Black Pool.
# <font color=green>Optional:</font> Go back to Asheron one last time.
# {{optional}} Go back to Asheron one last time.


== Items ==  
== Items ==
{{Item Table
{{Rewards Table
|Caption=Quest Items
  |             Quest Task = Talk to Asheron once you have a Filled Vial
| Vial
  |           Max XP Reward = 80,000,000
| Filled Vial
}}
 
== Experience Rewards ==
{{Quest Experience Table
  | Repeat Differs = False
|    Table Rows =
{{Quest Task
|            Description = Talk to Asheron with a Filled Vial
  |                 Max XP = 80,000,000
  |        Percent of Level = 50
  |        Percent of Level = 50
  |              Level Cap = 125
  |              Level Cap = 125
|          Repeat Max XP =
| Repeat Percent of Level =
|        Repeat Level Cap =
}}
}}
}}


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<gallery widths=200px heights=200px perrow=3>
<gallery widths=200px heights=200px perrow=3>
File:Asheron (Plans Within Plans) Live.jpg|Asheron in his Castle
File:Asheron (Plans Within Plans) Live.jpg|Asheron in his Castle
File:blackpool_covered.jpg|In the [[Hopes and Fears]] patch, the pool is now covered.
File:Black Pool 1 Live.jpg
File:Black Pool 2 Live.jpg|In the [[Hopes and Fears]] patch, the pool is now covered.
</gallery>
</gallery>


== Lore & Dialog ==
== Dialog ==
{{Dialog|
|Town Crier tells you, "Rumors have it a strange dark pool has been discovered. What does it mean? I do not know."


<font color=darkgoldenrod>
|Town Crier tells you, "Out in the desert, around 4.3S 14.8E, a black substance has bubbled up into a mountain crevace. Whispers say that when the substance is touched it invades your mind. Tread lightly young adventurer, this seems like it is only the beginning."
Town Crier tells you, "Rumors have it a strange dark pool has been discovered. What does it mean? I do not know."


|Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "A dark pool out in the desert? I was pretty drunk last night so I apologize for the mess."


Town Crier tells you, "Out in the desert, around 4.3S 14.8E, a black substance has bubbled up into a mountain crevace. Whispers say that when the substance is touched it invades your mind. Tread lightly young adventurer, this seems like it is only the beginning."
|Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "Ya I checked out the black pool. I wanted to see what it was like having thoughts in your head. The only thoughts that I heard were along the lines of "Go grab another stout." Seems like a smart pool to me."
----
|Asheron tells you, "I have a bad feeling about the coming months, true danger may be in front of us."


|Renselm tells you, "We are too busy to try to explain the truth to such pitiful beings."


Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "A dark pool out in the desert? I was pretty drunk last night so I apologize for the mess."
|Saelar tells you, "Do not disturb us while we research the proper magics we need."


|Hahnain tells you, "If you know what is good for you then you will leave this place and ask no questions."
----
|The strange matter feels cool to the touch and surprsingly not the least bit wet.


Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "Ya I checked out the black pool. I wanted to see what it was like having thoughts in your head. The only thoughts that I heard were along the lines of "Go grab another stout." Seems like a smart pool to me."
|As your fingers connect with the substance, murmors echo in your head.
</font>


----
|Geraine must be stopped.


<font color=darkgoldenrod>
|Almost as if it were your own voice, you find yourself thinking that Geraine has returned and is behind the troubles in Dereth.
Asheron tells you, "I have a bad feeling about the coming months, true danger may be in front of us."
</font>


|Geraine kidnapped Hoshino Kei and caused the destablization of portals.
----
----
|Geraine must be stopped.
----
|Hahnain tells you, "So you have heard the lies spread by that thing. I suggest you do not believe them. When the day comes forth that Geraine shall rule this land, he will have no mercy for those who did not stand by him."
----
|You begin to tell Asheron of the Black Pool and the Archons of the Way.


<font color=darkgoldenrod>
|Asheron tells you, "A pool so black it reflects no light and the Archons of the Way seek to destroy it? Most intersting."
Renselm tells you, "We are too busy to try to explain the truth to such pitiful beings."


|You explain to Asheron the thoughts that filled your head when you touched the dark substance.


Saelar tells you, "Do not disturb us while we research the proper magics we need."
|Asheron mutters to himself for a moment


|Asheron tells you, "Geraine.... I should have known he would be the one to block my portal magic. He must be up to something quite despicable if he fears the return of the Empyreans."


Hahnain tells you, "If you know what is good for you then you will leave this place and ask no questions."
|Asheron tells you, "This Black Pool troubles me. To have knowledge of events that even I have not seen and to give them so willingly to those who pass by."
</font>
 
----


<font color=green>
|Asheron tells you, "I think I may know what this pool is connected to but I will need a sample to be sure. Bring me a sample as soon as you can, for if I am correct there is no time to waste."
The strange matter feels cool to the touch and surprsingly not the least bit wet.
<br>
As your fingers connect with the substance, murmors echo in your head.
<br>
Geraine must be stopped.
<br>
Almost as if it were your own voice, you find yourself thinking that Geraine has returned and is behind the troubles in Dereth.
<br>
Geraine kidnapped Hoshino Kei and caused the destablization of portals.
</font>


|Asheron gives you Vial.
----
----
 
|Asheron tells you, "I still need a sample from that pool to see if my assumption is correct. Let us hope it is not."
<font color=green>
Geraine must be stopped.
</font>
 
----
----
|You take a sample of the substance which adheres to itself but nothing else.


<font color=darkgoldenrod>
|You hand over 1 of your Vials.
Hahnain tells you, "So you have heard the lies spread by that thing. I suggest you do not believe them. When the day comes forth that Geraine shall rule this land, he will have no mercy for those who did not stand by him."
</font>
 
----
----
 
|Do not let Geraine succeed with his plans.
<font color=green>
You begin to tell Asheron of the Black Pool and the Archons of the Way.
<br>
<font color=darkgoldenrod>Asheron tells you, "A pool so black it reflects no light and the Archons of the Way seek to destroy it? Most intersting."</font>
<br>
You explain to Asheron the thoughts that filled your head when you touched the dark substance.
<br>
Asheron mutters to himself for a moment
<br>
<font color=darkgoldenrod>Asheron tells you, "Geraine.... I should have known he would be the one to block my portal magic. He must be up to something quite despicable if he fears the return of the Empyreans."</font>
<br>
<font color=darkgoldenrod>Asheron tells you, "This Black Pool troubles me. To have knowledge of events that even I have not seen and to give them so willingly to those who pass by."</font>
<br>
<font color=darkgoldenrod>Asheron tells you, "I think I may know what this pool is connected to but I will need a sample to be sure. Bring me a sample as soon as you can, for if I am correct there is no time to waste."</font>
<br>
Asheron gives you Vial.
</font>
 
----
 
<font color=darkgoldenrod>
Asheron tells you, "I still need a sample from that pool to see if my assumption is correct. Let us hope it is not."
</font>
 
----
----
|Asheron tells you, "Ahh the sample I desired, I hope my thoughts on what this substance might mean are wrong."


<font color=green>
|Asheron passes his hand over the vial causing it to glow.
You take a sample of the substance which adheres to itself but nothing else.
<br>
You hand over 1 of your Vials.
</font>


----
|Asheron tells you, "It is as I feared. I must find a way to stop the Archons from destroying this pool. See if you can persuade them to halt their plans before they bring about a destruction they never imagined."


<font color=green>
|You hand over 1 of your Filled Vials.
Do not let Geraine succeed with his plans.
</font>


|You've earned 80,000,000 experience.
----
----
 
|Asheron tells you, "I have no time to chat. If I do not find a way to stop those Archons from attempting their destruction of the Black Pool, terrible things will happen."
<font color=green>
<font color=darkgoldenrod>Asheron tells you, "Ahh the sample I desired, I hope my thoughts on what this substance might mean are wrong."</font>
<br>
Asheron passes his hand over the vial causing it to glow.
<br>
<font color=darkgoldenrod>Asheron tells you, "It is as I feared. I must find a way to stop the Archons from destroying this pool. See if you can persuade them to halt their plans before they bring about a destruction they never imagined."</font>
<br>
You hand over 1 of your Filled Vials.
<br>
You've earned 80,000,000 experience.
</font>
 
----
----
|Hahnain tells you, "I care not what Asheron has to say on this matter, Geraine is the only true leader in this world. We shall not let his name be tarnished by an evil such as this."


<font color=darkgoldenrod>
|Hahnain tells you, "I always knew your kind was pathetic and weak. Leave us, for we have much work to do in finding the right magics to rid the world of this filth."
Asheron tells you, "I have no time to chat. If I do not find a way to stop those Archons from attempting their destruction of the Black Pool, terrible things will happen."
</font>
 
----
----
;Asheron's Dialog during [[Hopes and Fears]]|
{{emote|Asheron says, "The Archons went through with their plan to rid themselves of the Black Pool."
|Asheron says, "I fear that the damage the caused to the land may have spread further down then they expected. If so than we must prepare for the fight that will come."
|Asheron says, "This is exactly why I urged them to stop their plan. I can only imagine how his power may have grown while imprisoned so deep within the world."}}
}}


<font color=darkgoldenrod>
== Update History ==
Hahnain tells you, "I care not what Asheron has to say on this matter, Geraine is the only true leader in this world. We shall not let his name be tarnished by an evil such as this."
{{Update History|
<br>
[[Plans Within Plans]]
Hahnain tells you, "I always knew your kind was pathetic and weak. Leave us, for we have much work to do in finding the right magics to rid the world of this filth."
* Quest introduced.
</font>
----
Asheron's Dialog during [[Hopes and Fears]]:
<font color=grey>Asheron says, "The Archons went through with their plan to rid themselves of the Black Pool."<br>
Asheron says, "I fear that the damage the caused to the land may have spread further down then they expected. If so than we must prepare for the fight that will come."<br>
Asheron says, "This is exactly why I urged them to stop their plan. I can only imagine how his power may have grown while imprisoned so deep within the world."<br>
</font>


== Notes ==
[[Hopes and Fears]]
* The quest was retired in [[Hopes and Fears]] and the pool is now [[:File:Black Pool Destroyed Live.jpg|gone]].
* Quest retired.
* Black Pool now [[:File:Black Pool Destroyed Live.jpg|destroyed]].
}}


[[Category:Retired]]
[[Category:Retired Quests]]

Latest revision as of 16:50, 27 September 2016

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Mystery of the Black Pool
Level: Any
Type: Solo
Starts At: 4.4S, 14.9E
Repeat: Non Repeatable


Quest Overview Edit

  • The Black Pool seems to be Sentient. Obtain a sample for Asheron and be rewarded. (This quest was only active during Plans Within Plans and has since been retired.)

Walkthrough Edit

  1. Stand at 4.3S, 14.8E, just outside Samsur, and use the Black Pool to emit a response from it.
  2. Go to Asheron's Castle via Eastham and talk to Asheron. He will give you an empty Vial. Note: The portal to get to Asheron's Island is at 17.9N, 64.3E.
  3. Go back to the Black Pool and use the pool again to fill the Vial.
  4. Return to Asheron with the Filled Vial for an experience reward.
  5. Optional: Go and speak to the Archons near the Black Pool.
  6. Optional: Go back to Asheron one last time.

Items Edit

Talk to Asheron once you have a Filled Vial
Experience: 80,000,000 (50% up to level 125)

Images Edit

Click image for full size version.

Dialog Edit

Town Crier tells you, "Rumors have it a strange dark pool has been discovered. What does it mean? I do not know."

Town Crier tells you, "Out in the desert, around 4.3S 14.8E, a black substance has bubbled up into a mountain crevace. Whispers say that when the substance is touched it invades your mind. Tread lightly young adventurer, this seems like it is only the beginning."

Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "A dark pool out in the desert? I was pretty drunk last night so I apologize for the mess."

Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "Ya I checked out the black pool. I wanted to see what it was like having thoughts in your head. The only thoughts that I heard were along the lines of "Go grab another stout." Seems like a smart pool to me."

Asheron tells you, "I have a bad feeling about the coming months, true danger may be in front of us."

Renselm tells you, "We are too busy to try to explain the truth to such pitiful beings."

Saelar tells you, "Do not disturb us while we research the proper magics we need."

Hahnain tells you, "If you know what is good for you then you will leave this place and ask no questions."

The strange matter feels cool to the touch and surprsingly not the least bit wet.

As your fingers connect with the substance, murmors echo in your head.

Geraine must be stopped.

Almost as if it were your own voice, you find yourself thinking that Geraine has returned and is behind the troubles in Dereth.

Geraine kidnapped Hoshino Kei and caused the destablization of portals.

Geraine must be stopped.

Hahnain tells you, "So you have heard the lies spread by that thing. I suggest you do not believe them. When the day comes forth that Geraine shall rule this land, he will have no mercy for those who did not stand by him."

You begin to tell Asheron of the Black Pool and the Archons of the Way.

Asheron tells you, "A pool so black it reflects no light and the Archons of the Way seek to destroy it? Most intersting."

You explain to Asheron the thoughts that filled your head when you touched the dark substance.

Asheron mutters to himself for a moment

Asheron tells you, "Geraine.... I should have known he would be the one to block my portal magic. He must be up to something quite despicable if he fears the return of the Empyreans."

Asheron tells you, "This Black Pool troubles me. To have knowledge of events that even I have not seen and to give them so willingly to those who pass by."

Asheron tells you, "I think I may know what this pool is connected to but I will need a sample to be sure. Bring me a sample as soon as you can, for if I am correct there is no time to waste."

Asheron gives you Vial.

Asheron tells you, "I still need a sample from that pool to see if my assumption is correct. Let us hope it is not."

You take a sample of the substance which adheres to itself but nothing else.

You hand over 1 of your Vials.

Do not let Geraine succeed with his plans.

Asheron tells you, "Ahh the sample I desired, I hope my thoughts on what this substance might mean are wrong."

Asheron passes his hand over the vial causing it to glow.

Asheron tells you, "It is as I feared. I must find a way to stop the Archons from destroying this pool. See if you can persuade them to halt their plans before they bring about a destruction they never imagined."

You hand over 1 of your Filled Vials.

You've earned 80,000,000 experience.

Asheron tells you, "I have no time to chat. If I do not find a way to stop those Archons from attempting their destruction of the Black Pool, terrible things will happen."

Hahnain tells you, "I care not what Asheron has to say on this matter, Geraine is the only true leader in this world. We shall not let his name be tarnished by an evil such as this."

Hahnain tells you, "I always knew your kind was pathetic and weak. Leave us, for we have much work to do in finding the right magics to rid the world of this filth."

Asheron's Dialog during Hopes and Fears

Asheron says, "The Archons went through with their plan to rid themselves of the Black Pool."

Asheron says, "I fear that the damage the caused to the land may have spread further down then they expected. If so than we must prepare for the fight that will come."

Asheron says, "This is exactly why I urged them to stop their plan. I can only imagine how his power may have grown while imprisoned so deep within the world."

Update History Edit

Plans Within Plans

  • Quest introduced.

Hopes and Fears