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The Obsidian Plains are an area in the southwest [[Direlands]]. They are a perfectly round, raised plateau of obsidian, scarred with deep cracks and speckled with columns of obsidian, strange blue crystals, and giant mushrooms. Surrounding the Obisidian plains, one will find the [[Black Hills]], a ring of tall, narrow, blackened plateaus, most of which are inaccessible.
{{Related|Obsidian Rim}}
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|  Related Quests = [[{{PAGENAME}}#Related_Quests|See Below]]
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=== Description ===
The Obsidian Plains are an area in the [[South Direlands|southwest Direlands]]. They are a perfectly round, raised plateau of obsidian, scarred with deep cracks and speckled with columns of obsidian, strange blue crystals, and giant mushrooms. Surrounding the Obsidian Plains, one will find the [[Black Hills]], a ring of tall, narrow, blackened plateaus, most of which are inaccessible.
 
''"Sprawling across much of the lower Direlands is this ominous magical wasteland. Strange crystals, seeded long ago by magic gone awry, just from a sea of volcanic glass. Neophytes can expect a swift death at the hands of the cloaked Virindi or other fiendish creatures that roam these parts. The few veteran adventurers returning safely from here claim some Virindi carry special gems that skilled jewelers can turn into powerful magical artifacts."''<ref>1999 - [[Lands of Asheron Magazine Tear-out/Map]]</ref>


== Lore ==
=== Lore ===
The Obsidian plains were formed in [[Third Sending of Darkness]], in the year RE 895<ref name=Decree>2000/02 [[Shadows of the Past]] - [[Decree]]</ref><ref name=Aerlintherecord>2000/07 [[To Raise a Banner of Flame]] - [[Aerlinthe Record]]</ref> when the [[Yalaini Council of Five]] trapped [[Bael'Zharon]] in the crystal array.<ref name=Decree/><ref name=Aerlintherecord/> The explosive power released destroyed the [[Jailne Lyceum]], where the council had set their trap, and all of the coucil members, save Asheron, were killed.<ref name=Decree/><ref name=Aerlintherecord/> The Explosion also ravaged the landscape, creating the Obsidian Plains.<ref name=Decree/>
The Obsidian plains were formed in [[Third Sending of Darkness]], in the year RE 895<ref name=Decree>2000/02 [[Shadows of the Past]] - [[Decree]]</ref><ref name=Aerlintherecord>2000/07 [[To Raise a Banner of Flame]] - [[Aerlinthe Record]]</ref> when the [[Yalaini Council of Five]] trapped [[Bael'Zharon]] in the crystal array.<ref name=Decree/><ref name=Aerlintherecord/> The explosive power released destroyed the [[Jailne Lyceum]], where the council had set their trap, and all of the coucil members, save Asheron, were killed.<ref name=Decree/><ref name=Aerlintherecord/> The Explosion also ravaged the landscape, creating the Obsidian Plains.<ref name=Decree/>


== Creatures ==
=== Route ===
* ''Method 1:'' From your [[Mansion]], use the [[Dangerous Portal Device]] to be sent to the [[Center of the Obsidian Plains]].
* ''Method 2:'' From the [[Direlands Subway]] (lockpick required), take the Obsidian Plains portal (65+).
 
=== Related [[Quests]] ===
* [[Aerbax's Citadel]]
* [[Caul Flagging]]
* [[Preparation for the Ritus]]
* [[New Singular Repositories]]
* [[Rossu Morta Chapterhouse Access]]
* [[Shendolain Vestibule Quest]]
* [[Singularity Recall]]
* [[Sword of Lost Hope Quest]]
* [[Virindi Servant's Amulet Quest]]
 
=== [[Items]] ===
{{Item Table Three|Caption=Dropped Items
| Scroll of Dark Rain
| Banderling Aggressor Scalp
| Broken Virindi Consul Mask
| Broken Virindi Desecrator Mask
| Broken Virindi Inquisitor Mask
| Bloodletter Drudge Charm
| Drudge Cabalist Charm
| Banderling Bone Ring (Trophy)
| Banderling Predator Scalp
| Banderling Savage Arm
| Mutilator Head
| Peerless Drudge Charm
| Platinum Golem Heart
| Telumiat Hollow Minion Essence
}}
 
{{Item Table Three|Caption=Landscape Items
| Runed Chest
| Steel Chest
| Sturdy Steel Chest
}}
 
=== Geographic Locations ===
* [[Black Hills]]
 
=== Points of Interest ===
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* [[57.0S, 68.8W - Meeting Hall Style Building]]
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* [[61.9S, 60.1W - Monster Training Camp]]
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* 64.1S, 63.8W - [[Center of the Obsidian Plains]]
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* 64.1S, 63.8W - [[Aerbax's Citadel]]
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* 68.0S, 62.2W - [[Obsidian Node Pyramid]]
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* [[69.8S, 59.7W - Obsidian Golem Vent]]
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* [[71.3S, 65.5W - Monster Training Camp]]
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=== [[Lifestone]]s ===
''No Lifestones on the plains; however, some are found in the [[Black Hills]]:''
* 51.7S, 71.0W
* 62.8S, 51.5W
* [[74.1S, 52.4W - Lifestone & Portals|74.1S, 52.4W]]
 
=== [[Portal]]s ===
* [[57.0S, 68.8W - Meeting Hall Style Building|57.0S, 68.8W]] - [[Heartland Portal]]
 
=== [[Dungeons]] ===
{{Dungeon Table
| List Quests = Yes
| Table Rows =
{{Dungeon Maps
|        Dungeon = Aerbax's Holding
|    Coordinates = 62.4S, 71.1W
|  Wiki Map File =
|      ACmaps ID = 594B
|  Related Quests = [[Preparation for the Ritus]]
}}
{{Dungeon Maps
|        Dungeon = Black Spawn Den
|    Coordinates = 60.0S, 57.7W
|  Wiki Map File =
|      ACmaps ID = 0105
|  Related Quests = None
}}
{{Dungeon Maps
|        Dungeon = Black Spear Temple Upper Levels
|    Coordinates = 68.5S, 66.1W
|  Wiki Map File =
|      ACmaps ID = 007E
|  Related Quests = [[Rossu Morta Chapterhouse Access]]
}}
{{Dungeon Maps
|        Dungeon = Chakron Gate
|    Coordinates = 52.9S, 62.7W
|  Wiki Map File =
|      ACmaps ID = 02AE
|  Related Quests = [[Virindi Servant's Amulet Quest]],<br>[[Sword of Lost Hope Quest]]
}}
{{Dungeon Maps
|        Dungeon = Inculcation Cells
|    Coordinates = 68.8S, 62.5W
|  Wiki Map File =
|      ACmaps ID = 0295
|  Related Quests = None
}}
{{Dungeon Maps
|        Dungeon = Singularity Bore
|    Coordinates = 64.1S, 63.8W
|  Wiki Map File = 0291.png
|      ACmaps ID = 0291
|  Related Quests = [[Caul Flagging]], [[Singularity Recall]]
}}
{{Dungeon Maps
|        Dungeon = Shendolain Vestibule
|    Coordinates = 53.8S, 59.6W
|  Wiki Map File =
|      ACmaps ID = 02E0
|  Related Quests = [[Shendolain Vestibule Quest]]
}}
{{Dungeon Maps
|        Dungeon = Singular Obsidian Repository
|    Coordinates = 55.9S, 64.8W
|  Wiki Map File =
|      ACmaps ID = 039F
|  Related Quests = [[New Singular Repositories]]
}}
{{Dungeon Maps
|        Dungeon = Sotiris Dungeon
|    Coordinates = 68.0S, 69.2W
|  Wiki Map File =
|      ACmaps ID = 02C9
|  Related Quests = None
}}
{{Dungeon Maps
|        Dungeon = Tumideon Fortress
|    Coordinates = 56.0S, 60.7W
|  Wiki Map File =
|      ACmaps ID = 02C7
|  Related Quests = None
}}
{{Dungeon Maps
|        Dungeon = Virindi Fort
|    Coordinates = 61.6S, 54.1W
|  Wiki Map File =
|      ACmaps ID = 0140
|  Related Quests = None
}}
}}
 
=== Creatures ===
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=== Rare Creature Spawns ===
{{Creature Class|Golem
| Location = Landscape
| Diamond Golem
}}
{{Creature Class|Shadow
| Location = Landscape
| Dark Inferno
}}
}}
|}
|}


== Rare Creature Spawns ==
=== Images ===
* [[Dark Inferno]]
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* [[Diamond Lord]]
File:Dereth Spawn Distribution.jpg|Spawn Distribution Map
File:69.8S, 59.7W - Obsidian Golem Vent Live.jpg|
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== Landscape Chests ==
=== References ===
* [[Runed Chest]]
<references/>
* [[Steel Chest]]
* [[Sturdy Steel Chest]]


== Points of Interest ==
* 64.1S, 63.8W - [[Center of the Obsidian Plains]]
* 64.1S, 63.8W - [[Aerbax's Citadel]] (Above the Center of the Obsidian Plains)
* [[57.0S, 68.8W - Heartland Portal]]
* [[69.8S, 59.7W - Obsidian Golem Vent]]
* 68.0S, 62.2W - [[Obsidian Node Pyramid]]


== References ==
[[Category:Geographic Areas]]
<references/>
[[Category:Location]]
[[Category:Geographic Area]]

Revision as of 15:06, 12 April 2014

Related topics: Obsidian Rim

Introduced:  Release Related Quests:  See Below

Description

The Obsidian Plains are an area in the southwest Direlands. They are a perfectly round, raised plateau of obsidian, scarred with deep cracks and speckled with columns of obsidian, strange blue crystals, and giant mushrooms. Surrounding the Obsidian Plains, one will find the Black Hills, a ring of tall, narrow, blackened plateaus, most of which are inaccessible.

"Sprawling across much of the lower Direlands is this ominous magical wasteland. Strange crystals, seeded long ago by magic gone awry, just from a sea of volcanic glass. Neophytes can expect a swift death at the hands of the cloaked Virindi or other fiendish creatures that roam these parts. The few veteran adventurers returning safely from here claim some Virindi carry special gems that skilled jewelers can turn into powerful magical artifacts."[1]

Lore

The Obsidian plains were formed in Third Sending of Darkness, in the year RE 895[2][3] when the Yalaini Council of Five trapped Bael'Zharon in the crystal array.[2][3] The explosive power released destroyed the Jailne Lyceum, where the council had set their trap, and all of the coucil members, save Asheron, were killed.[2][3] The Explosion also ravaged the landscape, creating the Obsidian Plains.[2]

Route

Related Quests

Items

Dropped Items

Scroll of Dark Rain Banderling Aggressor Scalp Broken Virindi Consul Mask Broken Virindi Desecrator Mask Broken Virindi Inquisitor Mask Bloodletter Drudge Charm Drudge Cabalist Charm Banderling Bone Ring (Trophy) Banderling Predator Scalp Banderling Savage Arm Mutilator Head Peerless Drudge Charm Platinum Golem Heart Telumiat Hollow Minion Essence

Landscape Items

Runed Chest Steel Chest Sturdy Steel Chest

Geographic Locations

Points of Interest

Lifestones

No Lifestones on the plains; however, some are found in the Black Hills:

Portals

Dungeons

Dungeon Coordinates Wiki Map ACmaps Quests
Aerbax's Holding 62.4S, 71.1W -- 594B Preparation for the Ritus
Black Spawn Den 60.0S, 57.7W -- 0105 None
Black Spear Temple Upper Levels 68.5S, 66.1W -- 007E Rossu Morta Chapterhouse Access
Chakron Gate 52.9S, 62.7W -- 02AE Virindi Servant's Amulet Quest,
Sword of Lost Hope Quest
Inculcation Cells 68.8S, 62.5W -- 0295 None
Singularity Bore 64.1S, 63.8W 0291.png 0291 Caul Flagging, Singularity Recall
Shendolain Vestibule 53.8S, 59.6W -- 02E0 Shendolain Vestibule Quest
Singular Obsidian Repository 55.9S, 64.8W -- 039F New Singular Repositories
Sotiris Dungeon 68.0S, 69.2W -- 02C9 None
Tumideon Fortress 56.0S, 60.7W -- 02C7 None
Virindi Fort 61.6S, 54.1W -- 0140 None

Creatures

Banderling

Crystal

Drudge

Golem

Grievver

Hollow Minion

Olthoi

Shadow

Tumerok

Tusker

Virindi

Wisp

Rare Creature Spawns

Golem

Shadow

Images

References