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{{Intro
{{Quest Summary
  | Patch Introduced = [[Dark Thaw]]
  |               Level = 200+
  |   Related Quests = [[Frore]]  
|  Recommended Level = 200+
  |         Updated =  
|          Quest Type = Group
|        Starts With =
|          Starts At = 66.1N, 51.4E near [[Bandit Castle]]
  |               Route = [[Mountain Cavern]] is located near [[Crater Village]] at  64.1N, 13.2E.
|        Repeat Timer = 20 Hours
|    Time to Complete =
  |           Contracts =  
}}
}}
{{Item
== Overview ==
  |               Name = Return to Frore
* For each person that wants to loot the rewards chest, you will need to obtain a [[Gelidite Standing Stone Translation]]. Note that the translation is givable, so it is possible for the quest leader to acquire multiple copies using multiple characters ahead of time.
|         Icon Image = Return to Frore Icon.png
 
|             Value = 35
;Prerequisites
|             Burden = 100
* You will require a {{Itemlink|Seal}} from an undead such as [[Lich Lord]]s and [[Revenant]]s. You will need one seal for each person going on the quest.
  |        Additional = 8 of 8 pages full.
 
|        Description = A book written by Abrim of Morningthaw, one of the adventurers who rediscovered the Lost City of Frore, and destroyed the powerful artifact at its heart.
== Walkthrough & Notes ==
=== Part 1: Rune Transcription ===
# Go to [[Bandit Castle]] and head to the nearby [[Bandit Castle Standing Stone]] at 66.1N, 51.4E. To reach the stone, you must run to the top of the mountain and down a slope to a ledge only reachable from the top.
# Use the Seal to unlock the standing stone and pick up the {{Itemlink|Bandit Rune Transcription}}. The nearby {{Itemlink|Hasty Note (Bandit Castle)}} will lead you to Neydisa.
# Go to [[Neydisa Castle]] and head to the nearby [[Neydisa Castle Standing Stone]] at 69.2N, 15.3E.
#* Route: A portal to Neydisa can be found in the southern wing of the [[Town Network]].
# Open the standing stone and pick up the {{Itemlink|Neydisa Rune Transcription}}. The nearby {{Itemlink|Brief Note}} will lead you to Stonehold.
# Go to [[Stonehold]] and head to the nearby [[Stonehold Standing Stone]] at 72.0N, 22.0W.
#* Route: A portal to Stonehold can be found in the northern wing of the [[Town Network]].
# Open the standing stone and pick up the {{Itemlink|Stonehold Rune Transcription}}. The nearby {{Itemlink|Quick Note}} will hint at combining the transcriptions.
# Use the Bandit Transcription on the Neydisa Rune Transcription to create the {{Itemlink|Partial Rune Transcription}}.
# Use the Stonehold Transcription on the Partial Rune Transcription to create the {{Itemlink|Complete Rune Transcription}}.
# Bring the Complete Transcription to [[Kuyiza bint Zayi the Translator]] in [[Zaikhal]] to obtain the {{Itemlink|Gelidite Standing Stone Translation}}. You are now ready to venture in to Frore.
#* Note that the Gelidite Standing Stone Translation is attuned and bonded. So if you are getting multiple for a group, keep the Complete Rune Transcription and give it to each person to turn in.  There is a 6 day timer on being able to get the rune transcriptions.
 
=== Part 2: Traveling to the Lost City ===
# With [[Gelidite Standing Stone Translation]]s in hand, go to [[Plateau Village]].
# Present your translation to [[Mairisa bint Fuda]] at 44.4N 43.4W. She will give you the [[Gelidite Treasure Key]] and summon a portal to the top of the peak outside the Mountain Cavern.
#* {{warning}} Everyone that wants to loot the reward chest must give Mairisa a translation. Do not take the portal if you have not turned yours in yet. Please allow Mairisa enough time to complete her interactions with each player before handing in translations. When everyone has their key, take the summoned portal.
 
=== Part 3: The Lost City of Frore ===
# Following the map, proceed to the Lost City of Frore portal. Note that the first area is a repetitive maze and can be easy to get lost in.
# Take all lefts from the jump down, and you will be brought directly to the end of the dungeon.
# You will need lockpick to advance passed the resistance 162 door after the pressure plates. It is in the same room as the Mnemosyne.
# To open the lever doors, one must step on the three pressure plates that are found at the center of the three standing stone rings found in three larger cave chambers, located after the maze and before the city.
#* {{warning}} If soloing, the magical portals beyond the doors take you to each of the three pressure plates. It is possible to use each portal and run back to the doors before they close. After you pass the first of the three pressure doors, you can close and reopen them using the buttons on the walls to reset the timers and give you some more time. The timers are more generous then they used to be, and as long as you hurry, you should have no problem getting them in one run.  Note: When soloing take note:  You can double back and reset the timers on the doors by opening all previous doors JUST before running through the next portal.  Also, the 3rd portal drops you in a different location than the first two.  From the third portal drop, run east first and then down.
# When everyone is through, enter the [[Lost City of Frore]].
# Open the locked door in the entrance with lockpick. Proceed up, jump down into the pit, and enter the hallway below. You will come to an intersection. If you have high enough jumping skill to jump up one dungeon level, take the left. If you do not, take the right. The right path is slightly longer and requires the use of one lever.
# Following the map, proceed to the end. The rewards chest is under a beam of light in the room just prior to the old crystal chamber. Clear the room and loot the [[Chest (Lost City of Frore)|chest]] for the item rewards. If you are with a group make sure to completely empty it.
# Return the [[Glowing Box]] to [[Mairisa bint Fuda]] in [[Plateau Village]] for an experience reward.
 
{{Item Table|Caption=[[Texts]]
| Hasty Note (Bandit Castle)
| Brief Note
| Quick Note
| The Tremblant Party (Aluvian)
| The Tremblant Party (Gharu'ndim)
| The Tremblant Party (Sho)
| Legend of Frore
| Our Great Work
| The Book of Minesh
| Yarick's Journal
| Memorial
| [[Return to Frore (Lore)|Return to Frore]]
}}
}}
{{Textbox
| Author = [[Fanzen San the Translator|Fanzen San]] (pages 1-2)<br />-- Abrim of Morningthaw (pages 3-8)
|
Introduction
<br /><br />
In the 10th year of our exile, the world cooled, and snows swept across the face of Dereth. At that time, many valiant heroes fought their way into the vaults of ancient Frore, in hopes of rescuing the lost exploration party of Sir Joffre Tremblant, late of Arwic. Foucault, Ali-Zaboo and the other Orion Hunters, Shao, Keth al-Sheth, and other brave adventurers fought through scores of Gelidite necromancers. In the end, the tortured soul of Sir Tremblant was laid to rest, and The Great Work of the Gelidites,


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== Dungeons & Maps ==
{{Dungeon Table
| Table Rows =
{{Dungeon Maps
|        Dungeon = Mountain Cavern
|    Coordinates = 63.2N, 5.5E
|  Wiki Map File =
|      ACmaps ID = 015D
}}
{{Dungeon Maps
|        Dungeon = Lost City of Frore
|    Coordinates = From the Mountain Cavern
|  Wiki Map File =
|      ACmaps ID = 0138
}}
}}


a magical artifact of uncertain origin, lay shattered at the flaming heart of Frore. With its destruction, warmth returned to the world.
== Rewards ==
<br /><br />
{{Rewards Table
Here Abrim of Morningthaw recounts the perils he and Kyoujin faced in the bowels of the lost city. The blessings of the Dragon, Firebird, and Unicorn watch over them - over all who descended to the frozen hell of that dread metropolis. Without your sacrifice, we should have faced a still, cold doom. Your names shall be held in honor forevermore, the first champions of a new era in Dereth.
|          Quest Task = City of Frore chest rewards
|          Item Reward =
* {{Itemlink|Gelidite Robe|Mode=icon}}
* {{Itemlink|Hammer of Frore|Mode=icon}}
* {{Itemlink|Ice Heaume of Frore|Mode=icon}}
|        Max XP Reward =  |        Percent of Level =  |        Level Cap =
| Repeat Max XP Reward =  | Repeat Percent of Level =  |  Repeat Level Cap =
|    Luminance Reward =
|        Title Reward =
|        Other Reward =
}}
{{Rewards Table
|          Quest Task = Give the Glowing Box to Mairisa bint Fuda in Plateau Village
|        Max XP Reward = 18,000,000
|    Percent of Level = 100
|            Level Cap = 70
}}


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== Images ==
Click image for full size version.
<gallery heights=200px widths=200px perrow=3>
File:Frore Live.jpg|The Lost City of Frore
File:Mountain Cavern Memorial Live.jpg|Memorial at start of dungeon.
File:Mountain Cavern Frigid Halls Live.jpg|The halls are so cold they do constant damage if you stand in one place.
File:Mountain Cavern City Entrance Live.jpg|Entering the Lost City of Frore
File:Hammer of Frore Live.jpg|Hammer of Frore
</gallery>


I knew the end was near.  For good or bad, I had come to the end of my journey. I grieved the loss of my friend Kyoujin, his body broken by the denizens of this cold, dark place. I knew he would be all right, the magic  of the lifestone had captured his spirit, protecting him against true death, but it was small consolation to me as I stood there over his body, wondering how I could go on alone.
== Dialog ==
{{Dialog|
;Combining rune transcriptions
|The two transcriptions seem to fit together perfectly, forming a partial message in an ancient language. It appears that some of the message is still missing.
|The three transcriptions seem to fit together perfectly, forming a complete message in an ancient language.


----
;Handing in Complete Rune Transcription to Kuyiza bint Zayi the Translator
|You give Kuyiza bint Zayi the Translator Complete Rune Transcription.
|Kuyiza bint Zayi the Translator tells you, "Hm. This appears to be a portalspace coordinate. Such things are not within my knowledge. You might want to seek out my colleague Marisa bint Fuya."
|Kuyiza bint Zayi the Translator tells you, "She would be able to cast a portal to this location. Unfortunately, she's on sabbatical, and has gone to the town of Plateau."
|Kuyiza bint Zayi the Translator gives you Gelidite Standing Stone Translation.
|Kuyiza bint Zayi the Translator tells you, "Be warned, though - you will need a substantial party to reach the Lost City, and should you die..."
|Kuyiza bint Zayi the Translator tells you, "You will be unable to reenter the caves to recover your equipment. Be certain you are prepared before you ask Mairisa to cast the portal!"


This was my not my first attempt to unravel the mysteries of this Lost City of Frore. The last, I had come alone, and had been thwarted by the locks of the City. The Gelidites took great pains in preserving their privacy, in designing and constructing this place. I wandered, cold, and lost, for a long time before finally using my magic to escape the darkness, planning to return again.
;Mairisa bint Fuda
|Mairisa bint Fuda tells you, "I came here to be free of the madding pace of the Arcanum at Zaikhal. Unless you have urgent business, I'd prefer to be left to my meditation."
|Mairisa bint Fuda tells you, "If you are another seeking the lost City of Frore, be warned - you will need a substantial party to survive. Should you die, you will be unable to reenter the caves to recover your equipment. Be certain you are prepared."


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;Handing in Gelidite Standing Stone Translation
|You give Mairisa bint Fuda Gelidite Standing Stone Translation.
|Mairisa bint Fuda tells you, "Yes, I can provide transit to the location written here. I believe you will have need of this.  A passing adventurer threw it at my head some time ago, when my portal spell fizzled."
|Mairisa bint Fuda gives you Gelidite Treasure Key.


Return I did, this time accompanied by Kyoujin, an aspiring mage who also had some skill with locks. Together, we sought to bring an end to the bitter winter that blankets Dereth, not fully understanding the danger of this place, and the power of the forces within. Together we fought against the undying guardians of this place, and had won our way into the City. Deeper and deeper we ran, finally coming face to face with Tremblant himself, now transformed into a hideous monster, his dead body reanimated by some evil magic.
;Handing in Glowing Box
 
|You give Mairisa bint Fuda Glowing Box.
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|Mairisa bint Fuda tells you, "It can't be I thought this had been lost long ago...."
|You've earned 18,000,000 experience.
|Mairisa slowly opens the box, the golden glow washes across her face. Her facial expression seems to become more calm.
|Mairisa bint Fuda tells you, "Thank you kind adventurer, it was a kind gesture of yours to return this to it's rightful owner."
|You must wait 26d 23h 43m 37s to retrieve the box again.
}}


Kyoujin was no match for him: Tremblant had broken him, and had almost destroyed me as well, before I finally managed to bring him down.
== Update History ==
<br /><br />
{{Update History|
Now, as I stood before this doorway, the blistering heat from within was almost welcome in this otherwise frigid place. I feared in my heart that I might suffer the same fate as Tremblant, doomed forever to guard this dark place.
[[Sudden Season]]
* Quest introduced.


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[[Dark Thaw]]
* [[Memorial]] built in the [[Mountain Cavern]] as a tribute to [[The Tremblant Party]] which perished in the Lost City of Frore.


As I stood there, I relived the long journey that had brought me here in my mind: the quest for Tremblant's party, seeking out the pieces of the mystic rune transcription, the warnings of the translators, the long run to the Plateau.
[[The Madness of Men]] updated.
<br /><br />
* [[Mountain Cavern]] updated.
A sound from within roused me from my thoughts. The Great Work, perhaps sensing my presence, had begun to stir.
* [[Lost City of Frore]] updated.
* [[Gelidite Robe]] updated.
* [[Hammer of Frore]] updated.
* [[Ice Heaume of Frore]] updated.


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[[Reforging the Past]]
* [[Glowing Box]] quest item added.


The time had come for me to face this final challenge. As I opened the door, the heat from within washing over me in waves, I sent a silent prayer to the Poet, that my death might have meaning.
[[The Quest for Freedom]]
* Repeat timers of 27 days (XP reward) and 6 days (item rewards) changed to 20 hours.
}}
}}


== Notes ==
== Trivia ==
* Sold by:
''See also: [[The Great Work Crystal]] event page
** [[Barkeeper Fo Ya-Un]] in [[Hebian-To]].
** [[Fenza Tan the Scribe]] in [[Hebian-To]].
** [[Jizal al-Nurla the Scribe]] in [[Zaikhal]].
** [[Magus Gondibyr Langarl]] in [[Cragstone]].


[[Category:Text Items]]
When this quest was introduced, the Aluvian lord [[Sir Joffre Tremblant]] had only just been killed and then resurrected by the Gelidite. Each of the servers had a single chance to defeat him in his new form and loot his unique [[Tremblant's Ivory Staff|Ivory Staff]].

Revision as of 21:43, 23 January 2024

Walkthrough & Notes     Dungeons & Maps     Rewards     Images     Dialog     Update History
Return to Frore
Level: 200+
Rec. Level: 200+
Type: Group
Starts At: 66.1N, 51.4E near Bandit Castle
Route: Mountain Cavern is located near Crater Village at 64.1N, 13.2E.
Repeat: 20 Hours

Overview

  • For each person that wants to loot the rewards chest, you will need to obtain a Gelidite Standing Stone Translation. Note that the translation is givable, so it is possible for the quest leader to acquire multiple copies using multiple characters ahead of time.
Prerequisites
  • You will require a Seal from an undead such as Lich Lords and Revenants. You will need one seal for each person going on the quest.

Walkthrough & Notes

Part 1: Rune Transcription

  1. Go to Bandit Castle and head to the nearby Bandit Castle Standing Stone at 66.1N, 51.4E. To reach the stone, you must run to the top of the mountain and down a slope to a ledge only reachable from the top.
  2. Use the Seal to unlock the standing stone and pick up the Bandit Rune Transcription. The nearby Hasty Note (Bandit Castle) will lead you to Neydisa.
  3. Go to Neydisa Castle and head to the nearby Neydisa Castle Standing Stone at 69.2N, 15.3E.
    • Route: A portal to Neydisa can be found in the southern wing of the Town Network.
  4. Open the standing stone and pick up the Neydisa Rune Transcription. The nearby Brief Note will lead you to Stonehold.
  5. Go to Stonehold and head to the nearby Stonehold Standing Stone at 72.0N, 22.0W.
    • Route: A portal to Stonehold can be found in the northern wing of the Town Network.
  6. Open the standing stone and pick up the Stonehold Rune Transcription. The nearby Quick Note will hint at combining the transcriptions.
  7. Use the Bandit Transcription on the Neydisa Rune Transcription to create the Partial Rune Transcription.
  8. Use the Stonehold Transcription on the Partial Rune Transcription to create the Complete Rune Transcription.
  9. Bring the Complete Transcription to Kuyiza bint Zayi the Translator in Zaikhal to obtain the Gelidite Standing Stone Translation. You are now ready to venture in to Frore.
    • Note that the Gelidite Standing Stone Translation is attuned and bonded. So if you are getting multiple for a group, keep the Complete Rune Transcription and give it to each person to turn in. There is a 6 day timer on being able to get the rune transcriptions.

Part 2: Traveling to the Lost City

  1. With Gelidite Standing Stone Translations in hand, go to Plateau Village.
  2. Present your translation to Mairisa bint Fuda at 44.4N 43.4W. She will give you the Gelidite Treasure Key and summon a portal to the top of the peak outside the Mountain Cavern.
    • Warning: Everyone that wants to loot the reward chest must give Mairisa a translation. Do not take the portal if you have not turned yours in yet. Please allow Mairisa enough time to complete her interactions with each player before handing in translations. When everyone has their key, take the summoned portal.

Part 3: The Lost City of Frore

  1. Following the map, proceed to the Lost City of Frore portal. Note that the first area is a repetitive maze and can be easy to get lost in.
  2. Take all lefts from the jump down, and you will be brought directly to the end of the dungeon.
  3. You will need lockpick to advance passed the resistance 162 door after the pressure plates. It is in the same room as the Mnemosyne.
  4. To open the lever doors, one must step on the three pressure plates that are found at the center of the three standing stone rings found in three larger cave chambers, located after the maze and before the city.
    • Warning: If soloing, the magical portals beyond the doors take you to each of the three pressure plates. It is possible to use each portal and run back to the doors before they close. After you pass the first of the three pressure doors, you can close and reopen them using the buttons on the walls to reset the timers and give you some more time. The timers are more generous then they used to be, and as long as you hurry, you should have no problem getting them in one run. Note: When soloing take note: You can double back and reset the timers on the doors by opening all previous doors JUST before running through the next portal. Also, the 3rd portal drops you in a different location than the first two. From the third portal drop, run east first and then down.
  5. When everyone is through, enter the Lost City of Frore.
  6. Open the locked door in the entrance with lockpick. Proceed up, jump down into the pit, and enter the hallway below. You will come to an intersection. If you have high enough jumping skill to jump up one dungeon level, take the left. If you do not, take the right. The right path is slightly longer and requires the use of one lever.
  7. Following the map, proceed to the end. The rewards chest is under a beam of light in the room just prior to the old crystal chamber. Clear the room and loot the chest for the item rewards. If you are with a group make sure to completely empty it.
  8. Return the Glowing Box to Mairisa bint Fuda in Plateau Village for an experience reward.
Texts

Hasty Note (Bandit Castle) Brief Note Quick Note The Tremblant Party (Aluvian) The Tremblant Party (Gharu'ndim) The Tremblant Party (Sho) Legend of Frore Our Great Work The Book of Minesh Yarick's Journal Memorial[[File:Return to Frore Icon.png|link=]] [[Return to Frore|Return to Frore]]

Dungeons & Maps

Dungeon Coordinates Wiki Map ACmaps
Mountain Cavern 63.2N, 5.5E -- 015D
Lost City of Frore From the Mountain Cavern -- 0138

Rewards

City of Frore chest rewards
Items:
Give the Glowing Box to Mairisa bint Fuda in Plateau Village
Experience: 18,000,000 (100% up to level 70)

Images

Click image for full size version.

  • The Lost City of Frore

    The Lost City of Frore

  • Memorial at start of dungeon.

    Memorial at start of dungeon.

  • The halls are so cold they do constant damage if you stand in one place.

    The halls are so cold they do constant damage if you stand in one place.

  • Entering the Lost City of Frore

    Entering the Lost City of Frore

  • Hammer of Frore

    Hammer of Frore

Dialog

Combining rune transcriptions

The two transcriptions seem to fit together perfectly, forming a partial message in an ancient language. It appears that some of the message is still missing.

The three transcriptions seem to fit together perfectly, forming a complete message in an ancient language.
Handing in Complete Rune Transcription to Kuyiza bint Zayi the Translator

You give Kuyiza bint Zayi the Translator Complete Rune Transcription.

Kuyiza bint Zayi the Translator tells you, "Hm. This appears to be a portalspace coordinate. Such things are not within my knowledge. You might want to seek out my colleague Marisa bint Fuya."

Kuyiza bint Zayi the Translator tells you, "She would be able to cast a portal to this location. Unfortunately, she's on sabbatical, and has gone to the town of Plateau."

Kuyiza bint Zayi the Translator gives you Gelidite Standing Stone Translation.

Kuyiza bint Zayi the Translator tells you, "Be warned, though - you will need a substantial party to reach the Lost City, and should you die..."

Kuyiza bint Zayi the Translator tells you, "You will be unable to reenter the caves to recover your equipment. Be certain you are prepared before you ask Mairisa to cast the portal!"
Mairisa bint Fuda

Mairisa bint Fuda tells you, "I came here to be free of the madding pace of the Arcanum at Zaikhal. Unless you have urgent business, I'd prefer to be left to my meditation."

Mairisa bint Fuda tells you, "If you are another seeking the lost City of Frore, be warned - you will need a substantial party to survive. Should you die, you will be unable to reenter the caves to recover your equipment. Be certain you are prepared."
Handing in Gelidite Standing Stone Translation

You give Mairisa bint Fuda Gelidite Standing Stone Translation.

Mairisa bint Fuda tells you, "Yes, I can provide transit to the location written here. I believe you will have need of this. A passing adventurer threw it at my head some time ago, when my portal spell fizzled."

Mairisa bint Fuda gives you Gelidite Treasure Key.
Handing in Glowing Box

You give Mairisa bint Fuda Glowing Box.

Mairisa bint Fuda tells you, "It can't be I thought this had been lost long ago...."

You've earned 18,000,000 experience.

Mairisa slowly opens the box, the golden glow washes across her face. Her facial expression seems to become more calm.

Mairisa bint Fuda tells you, "Thank you kind adventurer, it was a kind gesture of yours to return this to it's rightful owner."

You must wait 26d 23h 43m 37s to retrieve the box again.

Update History

Sudden Season

  • Quest introduced.

Dark Thaw

The Madness of Men updated.

Reforging the Past

The Quest for Freedom

  • Repeat timers of 27 days (XP reward) and 6 days (item rewards) changed to 20 hours.

Trivia

See also: The Great Work Crystal event page

When this quest was introduced, the Aluvian lord Sir Joffre Tremblant had only just been killed and then resurrected by the Gelidite. Each of the servers had a single chance to defeat him in his new form and loot his unique Ivory Staff.

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