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{{Related|Player Killer}}
{{Quest Summary
{{Quest Summary
  |    Patch Introduced = [[Mired Hearts]]
  |    Patch Introduced = [[Mired Hearts]]
  |      Related Quests =  
  |      Related Quests =  
  |            Updated =  
  |            Updated = [[Pillars Made of Sand]]
  |  
  |  
  |          Live Image = Forbidden Chest Live.jpg
  |          Live Image = Guardian of the Forbidden Live.jpg
  |  Live Image Caption = Forbidden Chest
  |  Live Image Caption = Guardian of the Forbidden
  |          Quest Type = Group
  |          Quest Type = Solo/Group
  |          Kill Task = False
  |          Kill Task = False
  |      Start Location = [[Small Creepy Statue]]
  |      Start Location = [[Small Creepy Statue]]
  |              Timer = None
  |              Timer = None
  |  Level Restrictions = Player Killer
  |  Level Restrictions = 50+ ([[Player Killer]])
  |  Level Suggestions = 150+
  |  Level Suggestions = 150+
  |        Item Rewards = Varies
|          Contracts =
  |        Item Rewards = Tier 5/6 [[Loot]]
  |    Luminance Reward =  
  |    Luminance Reward =  
  |      Max XP Reward = None
  |      Max XP Reward = None
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  |        Link Images = True
  |        Link Images = True
  |  Link Lore & Dialog = True
  |  Link Lore & Dialog = True
  |          Link Notes = False
  |          Link Notes = True
}}
}}
== Quest Overview ==
== Quest Overview ==
Gain access to a special PK dungeon and loot a [[Forbidden Chest]].
Fight your way to the bottom of the catacombs and claim the great treasure of the Forbidden.
 
<font color=red>'''Note:'''</font> You must be a [[Player Killer]] to access this quest.


== Walk Through ==
== Walk Through ==
* <font color=green>'''Optional'''</font> Purchase the [[Forbidden Note]] from [[Bael'Zharon (NPC)|Bael'Zharon]] in the [[Greater Battle Dungeon]].
# First you must get a [[Shadow Fragment]] or [[Pyreal Bar]] to be given access to the [[Forbidden Catacombs]].
# First you must get a [[Shadow Fragment]] or [[Pyreal Bar]] to be given access to the [[Forbidden Catacombs]].
# After you have the item you will also need to turn player killer by using one of the [[Altar of Bael'Zharon|Altars of Bael'Zharon]].
#* <font color=red>'''Note:'''</font> Should you die in the catacombs you will need another [[Shadow Fragment]] or [[Pyreal Bar]] to enter.
# Once you're PK make your way to a [[Small Creepy Statue]] that can be found in various towns including [[Xarabydun]] (41.8S, 15.9E) and [[Yaraq]] (21.2S, 1.7W).
# Once you have your item, use a [[Small Creepy Statue]] to be portaled into the [[Greater Battle Dungeon]].
# Double click the statue to enter the Greater Battle Dungeon and make your way down to the red area with [[Bael'Zharon (NPC)|Bael'Zharon]] and [[Guardian of the Forbidden]]. Go up the ramp to the Guardian and hand your item to it.
#* Route: The statue is found in various towns including [[Xarabydun]] (41.8S, 15.9E) and [[Yaraq]] (21.2S, 1.7W).
# You will be portaled in to a room with a [[The Black Breath]] and 8 destroyable [[Door]]s.
# Double click the statue to enter the Greater Battle Dungeon and make your way down to the red area with the [[Bael'Zharon (NPC)|Bael'Zharon]] wannabe and [[Guardian of the Forbidden]]. The wannabe sells the [[Forbidden Note]] quest rumor and other items including exceptionally cheap spell components.
# Each of the doors lead to rooms with various high level creatures (see [[Forbidden Catacombs]].
# Go up the ramp to the Guardian and hand your item to it. You will be portaled in to a room with [[The Black Breath]] and 8 destroyable [[Door]]s.
# To reach the second level of the catacombs head north west to the room with [[Drudge Cabalist]]s and [[Peerless Drudge]]s and jump into the room below.  
# Each of the doors lead to rooms with various creatures (see [[Forbidden Catacombs]] for a list). The key to the chest is randomly dropped by creatures on this level and also the next level down.
# On the second floor you will find a room similiar to the one at the beginning, but this time with two Black Breaths.  
# To reach the second level of the catacombs, destroy one of the doors in the northwest corner and then head north going left at the split. Destroy the door and jump down through the hole.
# On this floor you will find more rooms with destructible doors except there are also creatures in the tunnels. [[Forbidden Key]]s are randomly dropped by creatures on this level.
# You will now be a room similiar to before, but this time with four doors.
# Once you have a key head south east until you reach a door guarded by two [[Platinum Golem]]s, behind this door is a pit leading to the third floor.
# Beyond these doors you will find more corridors leading to rooms filled with creatures; however, this time there are also creatures found in the main corridors.
# Once you jump down, either head right to the final pit or left into a dead end filled with monsters such as Virindi Consuls and Creeping Marguls.
# Once you have found a key head east via the south corridor until you reach a door guarded by two [[Platinum Golem]]s. Destroy the door and jump down into the pit leading to the third floor.
# Jump down the pit into an area with a stone statue of Bael'Zharon, head up the stairs and around to a locked door overlooking a room with the [[Forbidden Chest]]s.
# From this level take the north corridor and jump into the pit.
# There are no creatures in this room, however, once you jump down [[Drudge Cabalist]]s and [[Platinum Golem]]s will drop from the room above.
#* Note: There is a button on the south wall near the 2nd pit down. This opens a secret door on the north wall that leads back to the Tumerok room on the 1st floor (there is a locked door on the other end).
# Jump down the hole and destroy the door leading into an area with a stone statue of Bael'Zharon. Head up the slope and around to a door and ledge overlooking the room with the [[Forbidden Chest]]s.
# There are no creatures on this level, however, once you jump down Drudges and [[Platinum Golem]]s can fall from the room above.
# Use the key on one of the chests for your rewards.
# Use the key on one of the chests for your rewards.
<font color=red>'''Warning'''</font> If you die in this dungeon you will not be able to return without handing the Guardian another [[Shadow Fragment]] or [[Pyreal Bar]].


== Maps ==
== Maps ==
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  |        Dungeon = Greater Battle Dungeon
  |        Dungeon = Greater Battle Dungeon
  |    Coordinates = [[Small Creepy Statue]]
  |    Coordinates = [[Small Creepy Statue]]
|  Wiki Map File =
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}}
{{Dungeon Maps
{{Dungeon Maps
  |        Dungeon = Forbidden Catacombs
  |        Dungeon = Forbidden Catacombs
|  Wiki Map File = 604B.png
}}
}}
}}
}}


== Items ==  
== Items ==  
{{Item Table
{{Item Table|Caption=Quest Items
|Caption=Quest Items
| Door
  | Forbidden Note
  | Forbidden Note
  | Forbidden Key
  | Forbidden Key
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== Images ==
== Images ==
<gallery widths=200px heights=200px perrow=3>
<gallery widths=200px heights=200px perrow=3>
File:The Forbidden Catacombs Live 2.jpg|Entrance room
File:Small Creepy Statue Live.jpg|Small Creepy Statue
File:The Forbidden Catacombs Live 3.jpg|Golem room
File:Greater Battle Dungeon Live 1.jpg|Inside the Greater Battle Dungeon
File:The Forbidden Catacombs Live 4.jpg|Tumerok room
File:The Forbidden Catacombs 4 Live.jpg|Tumerok room
File:Teaser 200405Stratics.jpg|The Forbidden Catacombs
File:The Forbidden Catacombs 3 Live.jpg|Player Killer Arena
File:Teaser 200405 D.jpg|The Forbidden Chests
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Spell Traps<br>
'''Spell Traps'''<br>
<font color=green>
<font color=green>
The Forbidden cast Gravity Well on you, surpassing Gravity Well<br>
A voice booms in your mind, "Your defences are useless here".</font><br>
The Forbidden cast Futility on you, surpassing Futility<br>
<font color=cornflowerblue>
The Forbidden cast Broadside of a Barn on you, surpassing Broadside of a Barn</font>
The Forbidden cast Gravity Well on you<br>
The Forbidden cast Futility on you<br>
The Forbidden cast Broadside of a Barn on you</font>
 
== Notes ==
* During the [[Pillars Made of Sand]] event, the following changes were made to the quest:
** Dungeon layout changed to make it easier to get from one side of the dungeon to another.
** [[Forbidden Chest]] loot changed. The chest's description was also updated.
** Drop rate improved for the key.

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The Forbidden Catacombs
Level: ??
Type: Solo/Group
Starts At: ??
Repeat: ??

Quest Overview

Fight your way to the bottom of the catacombs and claim the great treasure of the Forbidden.

Note: You must be a Player Killer to access this quest.

Walk Through

  1. First you must get a Shadow Fragment or Pyreal Bar to be given access to the Forbidden Catacombs.
  2. Once you have your item, use a Small Creepy Statue to be portaled into the Greater Battle Dungeon.
    • Route: The statue is found in various towns including Xarabydun (41.8S, 15.9E) and Yaraq (21.2S, 1.7W).
  3. Double click the statue to enter the Greater Battle Dungeon and make your way down to the red area with the Bael'Zharon wannabe and Guardian of the Forbidden. The wannabe sells the Forbidden Note quest rumor and other items including exceptionally cheap spell components.
  4. Go up the ramp to the Guardian and hand your item to it. You will be portaled in to a room with The Black Breath and 8 destroyable Doors.
  5. Each of the doors lead to rooms with various creatures (see Forbidden Catacombs for a list). The key to the chest is randomly dropped by creatures on this level and also the next level down.
  6. To reach the second level of the catacombs, destroy one of the doors in the northwest corner and then head north going left at the split. Destroy the door and jump down through the hole.
  7. You will now be a room similiar to before, but this time with four doors.
  8. Beyond these doors you will find more corridors leading to rooms filled with creatures; however, this time there are also creatures found in the main corridors.
  9. Once you have found a key head east via the south corridor until you reach a door guarded by two Platinum Golems. Destroy the door and jump down into the pit leading to the third floor.
  10. From this level take the north corridor and jump into the pit.
    • Note: There is a button on the south wall near the 2nd pit down. This opens a secret door on the north wall that leads back to the Tumerok room on the 1st floor (there is a locked door on the other end).
  11. Jump down the hole and destroy the door leading into an area with a stone statue of Bael'Zharon. Head up the slope and around to a door and ledge overlooking the room with the Forbidden Chests.
  12. There are no creatures on this level, however, once you jump down Drudges and Platinum Golems can fall from the room above.
  13. Use the key on one of the chests for your rewards.

Maps

Dungeon Coordinates Wiki Map ACmaps
Greater Battle Dungeon Small Creepy Statue -- --
Forbidden Catacombs ?? 604B.png --

Items

Quest Items

Forbidden Note Forbidden Key Forbidden Chest

Images

Lore & Dialog

Guardian of the Forbidden tells you, "Heed my warning -- Turn back now! This place is not for you."
Guardian of the Forbidden tells you, "You shall not enter."
Guardian of the Forbidden tells you, "Begone! Only death dwells within."


You give Guardian of the Forbidden Shadow Fragment.
Guardian of the Forbidden tells you, "A symbol of the Shadow -- you may enter."
Guardian of the Forbidden teleports you with Transport to the Forbidden Catacombs.
[Player Name] has entered the Forbidden Catacombs
.


You give Guardian of the Forbidden Pyreal Bar.
Guardian of the Forbidden tells you, "A symbol of Greed -- you may enter."

Guardian of the Forbidden teleports you with Transport to the Forbidden Catacombs.
[Player Name] has entered the Forbidden Catacombs
.


Spell Traps
A voice booms in your mind, "Your defences are useless here".
The Forbidden cast Gravity Well on you
The Forbidden cast Futility on you
The Forbidden cast Broadside of a Barn on you

Notes

  • During the Pillars Made of Sand event, the following changes were made to the quest:
    • Dungeon layout changed to make it easier to get from one side of the dungeon to another.
    • Forbidden Chest loot changed. The chest's description was also updated.
    • Drop rate improved for the key.