Olthoi Invasion

Story Arc:
A Time of Chaos
Introduced: Groundswell	Previous Event - All Live Events - Next Event

Summary

9/19/2003 - Nests 1-3: Killing the spawned Olthoi Matron Nymphs on the landscape spawned a portal (lvl 1-19) to the three level 50 nests at 9.6N 52.0E, 10.3S 12.2E and 48.7S 80.0E.

9/20/2003 - Nests 4-6: Killing the spawned Olthoi Matrons on the landscape spawned a portal (lvl 20 - 39) to the three level 60 nests in: Al-Arqas at 36.6S 12.2E, Uziz at 6.4S 27.0E and Al-Jalima at 8.8N 17.4E.

9/26/2003 - Nests 7-11: Killing the spawned Adolescent Olthoi Matrons on the landscape spawned a portal (lvl 40 - 59) to four nests in: Kara at 86.0S 47.1E, Crater at 66.2N 9.6E, Southern Landbridge at 86.5S, 8.0W, Danby's Outpost at 25.5N 27.8W and Dryreach at 8.0S 73.0W.

9/28/2003 - Nests 12-16: Killing the Olthoi Matron near Stonehold spawned a portal (lvl 60-79) to the first of five level nests, each guarded by a Young Olthoi Queen. Destroying a nest spawned the next in succession, which after Stonehold was Beach Fort at 73.9N 48.9W, Mountain Pass at 46.0N 61.3E, Hidden Valley at 53.8N 11.2W and then North Esper Mountains at 94.0N 4.0E.

9/30/2003 - Elysa, Antius Blackmoor and Nuhmudira appear in Candeth Keep.

Nest Destroyers

Nest 1

Darktide: Dark-Fyre
Frostfell: Rippeas Mule
Harvestgain:
Leafcull: Carpe Noctem
Morningthaw:
Solclaim: Peerless'
Thistledown: Built From Scratch
Wintersebb: Mule of Shadows

Nest 2

Darktide: Phades
Frostfell: Rippeas Mule
Harvestgain: Stuckey
Leafcull: Altoid

Morningthaw:

Solclaim: Green Monk
Thistledown: Built From Scratch
Wintersebb: X-bower

Nest 3

Darktide: Dark-Fyre
Frostfell: Rippeas Mule
Harvestgain: Gallows
Leafcull: Altoid
Morningthaw:
Solclaim:
Thistledown: Built From Scratch
Wintersebb: Mule of Shadows

Nest 4

Darktide: Diadems
Frostfell: Ebd ii
Harvestgain: Arat Sharpe
Leafcull: Code
Morningthaw: Haruka
Solclaim: One Bourbon
Thistledown: Bella Raven
Wintersebb: Crylac

Nest 5

Darktide: High Way Robber
Frostfell: Kenji
Harvestgain: Cates
Leafcull:
* Morningthaw: Vidorian Malkav
Solclaim: One Scotch
Thistledown: Touch of Julian
Wintersebb: Mr Croup

Nest 6

Darktide: Diadems
Frostfell: Rippea
Harvestgain: Jeffrey
Leafcull: Dark Interior
Morningthaw:
Solclaim: One Beer
Thistledown: Touch of Julian
Wintersebb: Carrageenan

Nest 7

Darktide:
Frostfell: Aldarian, Pack Xp Pusher
Harvestgain: Zelatos
Leafcull: Platinum X
Morningthaw: Little Icelord
Solclaim: Ahms Merahk, Enishi Yukishiro
Thistledown: Orinoco of TD
Wintersebb: Scallywags

Nest 8

Darktide:
Frostfell: Ludrim
Harvestgain: Rising Phoenix
Leafcull: Great Djinni
Morningthaw: Little Icelord
Solclaim: Kennedy, Enishi Yukishiro
Thistledown: Dead-eye De'Marco
Wintersebb: Gloyn

Nest 9

Darktide:
Frostfell: Aldarian, Warhaven
Harvestgain:
Leafcull: Sassy The Skilled
Morningthaw:
Solclaim: The Infraggable Krunk
Thistledown: El Paso
Wintersebb: Svatopluk z Chlumu

Nest 10

Darktide:
Frostfell: Tipsy Watchman
Harvestgain:
Leafcull: Unstable Chupon
Morningthaw:
Solclaim:
Thistledown: Orinoco
Wintersebb: Digital Love too

Nest 11

Darktide:
Frostfell: Tipsy Watchman
Harvestgain: Idun Bragirsdottier
Leafcull: Zeral
Morningthaw:
Solclaim: The Infraggable Krunk
Thistledown:
Wintersebb: Digital Love too

Nest 12

Darktide:
Frostfell: Cederian
Harvestgain: Xianghua, Cerulian
Leafcull: Deep Cut, Uncle Omar
Morningthaw: Valascra
Solclaim: Drunken Fighter
Thistledown:
Wintersebb: John Galt

Nest 13

Darktide:
Frostfell: Idaho Spud
Harvestgain: Xianghua, Neoptolemus V
Leafcull: Uncle Omar
Morningthaw: Valascra
Solclaim: Lorick
Thistledown:
Wintersebb: Syrtis

Nest 14

Darktide:
Frostfell: I love her
Harvestgain:
Leafcull:
Morningthaw:
Solclaim:
Thistledown: Santiago Raedwulf
Wintersebb: Syrtis

Nest 15

Darktide:
Frostfell: Idaho Spud
Harvestgain:
Leafcull: Uncle Omar
Morningthaw: Tara Malkav
Solclaim:
Thistledown:
Wintersebb: Basherella

Nest 16

Darktide:
Frostfell: I love her
Harvestgain: Rolament
Leafcull: Aelroth
Morningthaw: Tara Malkav
Solclaim:
Thistledown: Shaidar Haran
Wintersebb:

Nest 17

Darktide:
Frostfell: The Shaft
Harvestgain: Setac
Leafcull: Grig es'Hobo
Morningthaw: Bowman Z
Solclaim: Falur
Thistledown: Kala Bon
Wintersebb:

Creatures

Olthoi

Items

Olthoi Queens: Locations and Findings Olthoi Gland

Rewards

Give the Defender of Dereth Token to Elysa
Titles:	Defender of Dereth

Give the Guardian of Dereth Token to Elysa
Titles:	Guardian of Dereth

Give the Hero of Dereth Token to Elysa
Titles:	Hero of Dereth

Give the Keeper of Dereth Token to Elysa
Titles:	Keeper of Dereth

Give the Warden of Dereth Token to Elysa
Titles:	Warden of Dereth

Give the Warlord of Dereth Token to Elysa
Titles:	Warlord of Dereth

Images

Dialog

Nests 1 - 3

Rippeas Mule rends the nest in the Gharu'ndim lands. The beacon crumbles, and with it the will of the olthoi. They flee the surface and in their wake other creatures return to the surface.

The room begins to shudder, the portal looks to be a safe escape from this place, as waiting to recall may take too long. Hurry to the portal!

A crushing blow from Rippeas Mule rips the olthoi nest in the Aluvian lands apart. The beacon that called the olthoi to these lands has been destroyed. As the chitin warriors are driven from the surface, the former denizens return to claim the land once more.

With a mighty blow, Rippeas Mule shreds the nest in Sho lands. With the beacon that called them to these lands destroyed, the olthoi retreat from the landscape. As the olthoi dig beneath the surface, other creatures find their way back to the surface.

Nest 4

In the southern desert, an Olthoi Matron has stormed through the sands to lay waste to all. Brave adventurers are needed to destroy her.

Insane Killer rips the Olthoi Matron apart with their blow. As the matron crumples to the ground, a portal swirls into being.

The nest in the southern desert of Osteth is destroyed by Bella Raven. The olthoi still cover the landscape.

Nest 5

The central desert of Osteth shudders as an Olthoi Matron breaks through the surface of the land. The horde there is bolstered by her appearance.

In the central desert of Osteth a brave warrior, Vidorian Malkav, destroys the olthoi nest there. The olthoi remain undeterred by the effort of the warriors, and the invasion continues.

The room begins to shake and become unstable. The portal appears to be the safest route from this place.

Nest 6

The northern desert of Osteth shudders as an Olthoi Matron breaks through the surface of the land. The horde there is bolstered by her appearance.

Nest is shattered by your assault!

Beneath the sands of the northern Osteth desert, Touch of Julian has struck a mighty blow against the Olthoi Horde. As the nest crumples beneath the assault, the olthoi retreat beneath the sand. The invasion is driven away from the majority of central Osteth.

The room begins to shake and become unstable. The portal appears to be the safest route from this place.

In the southern desert, an Olthoi Matron has stormed through the sands to lay waste to all. Brave adventurers are needed to destroy her.

Nests 7

Near Kara an Olthoi Matron stalks the land. Her brood swarms about her and makes their way toward the settlements of the area.

Jarfirak caves the chest of the Matron in. As the olthoi falls, a portal is created into the darkness.

As Ahms Merahk levels a final blow against the nest in the southeastern mountains of Osteth, the cries of a matron can be heard in the vicinity of Crater Village. Beneath Kara, there are sounds of a swarm scurrying beneath the surface.

Nests 8

Dead-eye De'Marco carves the nest in the northern mountains open. As the foul gas and liquid of the nest spill to the cave floor, the sound of olthoi thundering beneath the caverns grows louder. Reports of another matron stalking the southern land bridge require immediate response!

The room begins to shudder; the portal looks to be a safe escape from this place, as waiting to recall may take too long. Hurry to the portal!

Nests 9

Quazar'The Brave' smashes the carapace of the Olthoi Matron inward, as she crumples to a heap, a portal beckons you toward the nest beyond.

The nest folds in upon itself crushed by the relentless pounding of El Paso. Gunther Danby reports hearing a high pitched squeal coming from north of Danby's outpost. The sound of olthoi thundering beneath the surface of northern and southern Osteth grows louder, as though the olthoi are scrambling to rebuild their nests.

The room begins to shudder; the portal looks to be a safe escape from this place, as waiting to recall may take too long. Hurry to the portal!

Nests 10

While brave warriors fought, new reports came in about previously defeated nests being rebuilt!

The Olthoi have rebuilt their nests in northern and southern Osteth. The Matrons that once guarded the nests dig deep beneath the world, until they are needed to call the olthoi back into action.

Near Kara an Olthoi Matron stalks the land. Her brood swarms about her and makes their way toward the settlements of the area.

As the Olthoi Matron falls under Dariiua's blows, a portal opens into darkness.

The nest in the northern forest shudders and collapses under Orinoco's assault. A tumerok voice is carried on the wind saying, "Niarltah! Wharu comes like a black tide and sweeps us off the land!" Dryreach has been overrun by a swarm led by an Olthoi Matron.

The tumerok forces fall outside the gates and the residents cower in fear.

The room begins to shudder; the portal looks to be a safe escape from this place, as waiting to recall may take too long. Hurry to the portal!

Nests 11

Death comes swiftly to the Olthoi Matron. Kaelic has struck the fatal blow and as all rejoice, a portal to darkness is formed.

A thunderous blow splits the nest beneath Dryreach apart. Zeral stands atop the ruined mass and cheers as the olthoi are driven from the landscape. The renegade tumeroks seize this time to begin their siege anew.

Nest 12

In the northwestern reaches of Osteth, the beleaguered city of Stonehold issues a call for help, as an Olthoi Matron [sic] is spotted somewhere outside the cities boundaries.

As the brave adventurers led by Cederian, destroy the nest guarded by the Olthoi Queen near Stonehold, new alarms are sounded. Settlements in the southern portion of the newly scarred landscape north of the mountain pass are besieged by an Olthoi Queen. Also, travellers through the forests near the northern Beach Fort report seeing a new Olthoi Queen.

Nest 13

Syrtis has crushed the nest near the northern Beach Fort. As the nest is destroyed, reports filter from Stonehold and the settlements to the north of the mountain pass that Olthoi Queens have returned to the surface.

Nest 14

The Olthoi nest to the immediate north of the mountain pass has been vanquished by Santiago Raedwulf. As it falls, new warnings are reported from near the Beach Fort in the north, and near the hidden valley areas.

The room begins to shudder; the portal looks to be a safe escape from this place, as waiting to recall may take too long. Hurry to the portal!

Nest 15

Near Stonehold, travellers report seeing a Queen wandering the outskirts of the city. Near the northern Beach Fort, waves of Olthoi have been attacking with renewed vigor.

To the north of the mountain pass, settlements are reporting seeing heightened Olthoi activity; and in the northernmost mountains of Osteth, a Queen stands amongst the whitecaps challenging those who would dare face her.

Tara Malkav leads a band of brave souls against the nest near the hidden valley. Revelry over its defeat is short-lived, as four Queens return to the surface of the northwestern and northeastern landscape.

The room begins to shudder; the portal looks to be a safe escape from this place, as waiting to may take too long.

Hurry to the portal!

Nest 16

Driden strikes a fatal blow on the Olthoi Queen. The fiery light of her eyes dims to a cold black, as a portal to the nest she guarded is opened.

Seeing that the Olthoi have fled the landscape, the former inhabitants filter back into the world. The north is not safe, but the olthoi are driven off.

Nest's death is preceded by a sharp, stabbing pain!

As Tara Malkav strikes the final fatal blow against the nest in the northern most reaches of Osteth, the Olthoi on the surface recoil and begin to dig into the earth.

The room begins to shudder; the portal looks to be a safe escape from this place, as waiting to recall may take too long.

Hurry to the portal!

NPCs at Candeth Keep

Aun Xalenua tells you, "We await the coming of Elysatah, slayer of Wharu's Betrothed. She will command us as budhis against the Children of Wharu. Then shall this world know peace, and Palenqual will once again know respite."

Janek, Lugian Juggernaut tells you, "We shall hold the peace here until your High Queen, Elysa, has had proper time to discern the location of all the olthoi nests upon Dereth. Without her, our people would still make war. I prefer peace, do you not as well?"

Elysa Strathelar, Antius Blackmoor and Nuhmudira arrive

High Queen Elysa Strathelar and her entourage arrive at Candeth Keep. They pour over plans to assault a vast network of hives that extends beneath the majority of Dereth. Antius Blackmoor stands at her side as forward scout, and Nuhmudira acts as her chief advisor. The three join the forward guard there and await assistance from any who would aid in removing the Olthoi from Dereth.

Royal Guard tells you, "Now that the High Queen has arrived I can be more at ease. Being so near tumeroks and lugians is still something I find disconcerting. Thankfully the High Queen tends to put us all at ease when she is about."

Janek, Lugian Juggernaut tells you, "With the arrival of your High Queen, Elysa, I feel compelled to remind you that she is to be honored. While she might abide your snake-like tongues, we Lugians find such disparaging remarks grounds for violence."

Aun Xalenua tells you, "Heed well the tales of Elysatah. She, like Hareltah, has slain a Bride of Wharu. Her words carry the reverence of the greatest aua."

High Queen, Elysa Strathelar

High Queen, Elysa Strathelar tells you, "I wish that our meeting were under less dire circumstances. Alas, we are not afforded such an advantage. I thank you for heeding this call and ask that you listen to the words of my councilors, Antius and Nuhmudira."

High Queen, Elysa Strathelar tells you, "Nuhmudira has set aside her differences with Asheron to see that we rid this menace from our land. She needs our help in collecting very fragile organs from the olthoi that now plague the direlands."

High Queen, Elysa Strathelar tells you, "The efforts of others have done well in freeing the remainder of Dereth, I only hope that we can succeed as well as they."

High Queen, Elysa Strathelar tells you, "Antius has information on the movements of the olthoi, he has insight into possible locations of the queens."

High Queen, Elysa Strathelar tells you, "I am preparing plans for an assault on a hive that we have discovered in the northeastern area of Dereth. But I cannot bring the breadth of the unified forces of Dereth to bear against them until we have a weapon to bring the ancient queen down."

Nuhmudira

Nuhmudira tells you, "I have come to assist the High Queen however I may. I have put aside my distrust of Asheron for the betterment of all and welcome your assistance as well. My goals are simply to assist in the crafting of a poison that will rid us of the Queen once and for all."

Nuhmudira tells you, "This olthoi menace must be stopped if we are to live free and fulfilling lives. To this end I charge you to assist us, in this hour of need, by hunting and killing the Olthoi Queens that control the Direlands, and Obsidian Plains. Harvest the glands that produce the acid that they spit and return them to me."

Nuhmudira tells you, "Be very careful in the collection process. Asheron has explained that mishandling the glands can corrupt and ruin the specimen. Bring any specimen that you harvest to me. I will know which ones are complete when they are delivered. Antius seems to know the location of these queens. Speak to him and perhaps he will give you some guidance."

Nuhmudira tells you, "Be safe."

Antius Blackmoor

Antius Blackmoor tells you, "Since joining the High Queen's council I have served as chief diplomat and scout. In the last few weeks we have found large concentrations of olthoi at several focal points across Dereth. Most of these focal points have already been eliminated by other hunters; their efforts will not be forgotten, or go without reward. There are still five locations that have a higher concentration of olthoi than we have ever seen before."

Antius Blackmoor tells you, "We know that vibrations attract the olthoi. Preliminary reports about previously dismantled nests indicated a powerful humming noise emanating from the structure. We believe that the olthoi have been digging from the north and south for quite some time, having used the chaos that has been brewing amongst the lugian and tumerok raids, and heightened presence of Aerbax's virindi, as a cover for their expansion. This shows a heightened intelligence akin to what they exhibited upon our first arrival to Auberean."

Antius Blackmoor tells you, "Additionally, I am certain that smell has something to do with their movements. I've visited the former sites of the nests and found that each had a peculiar scent about it. Perhaps the potency of the scent attracts the different Matrons and Queens, who in turn control the movements and actions of the horde. I cannot fathom the level of intelligence necessary for organizing so many minds at once, but I am certain that such intelligence must have a weakness."

Antius Blackmoor tells you, "We have Asheron and Nuhmudira, despite their differences, working on finding and exploiting that weakness. Nuhmudira is collecting the glands from the olthoi queens, while Asheron attempts to duplicate the process that he used for the original poison. There is still one concern however. We are not as advanced as the Empyrean and so our attempts at harvesting the glands will likely be clumsy. For that very reason, I have found the location of five other massive concentrations of olthoi. We are presuming that these areas are lead by a queen."

Antius Blackmoor tells you, "I have detailed the locations in this book."

Antius Blackmoor gives you Olthoi Queens: Locations and Findings.

Antius Blackmoor tells you, "When you find the queens, kill them and harvest the glands. Return those to Nuhmudira. I will be departing with Elysa at some point to find the location of the final one or two nests. Good Luck."

Giving Olthoi Glands to Nuhmudira

You give Nuhmudira Olthoi Gland.

"You obviously tried to keep this intact. But look here." Nuhmidira points to a small slice in the gland. "This puncture caused the majority of the liquid within to pour out as you jostled it about in your return to me. It is worthless."

You give Nuhmurdira Olthoi Gland.

Nuhmudira tells you, "Yes, it appears as though you successfully removed the acid gland from the queen. I applaud your efforts."

Nuhmudira says, "Thank you Aldis Rache. I shall bring this back for research and distillation. With luck, we shall successfully brew a poison that will end the reign of this Queen. I shall return within 24 hours to report my findings."

Nuhmudira has left Candeth Keep to conduct her research, she has pledged to return within 24 hours.

Nuhmudira Returns

Nuhmudira has returned to Candeth Keep with news of her research.

You give Nuhmudira Olthoi Gland.

"This appears to be intact." Nuhmudira turns the gland gently in her hands, "Yes, indeed it is. Excellent work. You should be commended for your efforts."

Nuhmudira says, "I give you my thanks, XIII. I am sure that this specimen will prove to be more potent than the last. I will not cease until I have crafted a successful poison. I will take more time with this specimen. I shall return within 36 hours."

Nuhmudira has left Candeth Keep with another specimen, she has pledged to return within 36 hours.

Nuhmudira has returned to Candeth Keep. She requires more assistance before she can further her studies of the olthoi poison.

Nuhmudira tells you, "Our second attempt was as much a failure as the first. The concoction never came together, and during cibation we actually destroyed one of the new crucibles."

Nuhmudira tells you, "I come to you again with a request to collect the glands of these queens. Bring them to me when you have found them, and perhaps we will find a way to yet create this poison."

Nuhmudira tells you, "We must not fail. We will not fail."

You give Nuhmudira Olthoi Gland.

Nuhmudira tells you, "I see that you have learned of the fragility of these glands. Your precision cut around the gland has left it entirely intact. I can only hope that this will prove to be a boon in our process. I thank you."

Nuhmudira says, "Excellent. This is a much more healthy-looking specimen. Our processes have been hampered thus far; but as you all become more adept at harvesting these glands, so we become more adept at altering them. Thank you Thase Skotoso. I shall return within 48 hours to tell you of how our efforts have progressed."

Nuhmudira has left Candeth Keep. The newest specimen that she received appears to be promising, and she has pledged to return with her findings within 48 hours.

Nuhmudira has made her way back to Candeth Keep. Her arrival brings news that the last specimen was destroyed in the process of cibation.

However, she and Asheron believe that they have deciphered their errors.

Nuhmudira tells you, "Hello child. I truly desire to speak words of comfort to you of the effort of the Old Man and I, yet there are none to speak at this time. I am not disheartened by the lack of cohesion between he and I, but I am bothered by the utter lack of success thus far."

Nuhmudira tells you, "We have the fortune, or perhaps it is misfortune, that the olthoi have yet to cease the assault from their queens. I truly hope that this is still the case. If the queens leave control of the hordes to lesser olthoi we may lose this opportunity."

Nuhmudira tells you, "Should we fail to acquire a poison that is capable of exterminating the olthoi, then other measures will need to be taken. Measures that could lead to the sundering of this land, but I will not see our home taken by these interloping creatures. I will not see our people enslaved again. I would rather sink this island into the sea, then fall under the rule of the olthoi once more."

Nuhmudira tells you, "Be vigilant and that course will not come to pass. We will stand tall, as we always have. We are too strong a people to be broken by such a meager race."

You give Nuhmudira Olthoi Gland.

Nuhmudira tells you, "No slices, no cuts. The liquid still remains within the fragile bladder. You have brought me the most complete and unmarred specimen yet. If the weight of this campaign rests upon this small accomplishment, I am pleased."

Nuhmudira says, "You have brought me the finest specimen yet, Thalum. The efforts that you and your fellows have put forth are commendable." Nuhmudira turns to Elysa, "I am certain that this specimen will yield a potent dose of poison for you. I will return when it is complete and then we can begin our assaults on the hives."

Nuhmudira has left Candeth Keep with promises of returning within the next 48 hours.

Final nest

High Queen Elysa Strathelar and Antius Blackmoor have begun an assault on an olthoi hive. Nuhmudira has returned to Candeth Keep with a new request for the people. In Candeth Keep, Nuhmudira has opened a portal to the hive that controls the last vestiges of the invading olthoi forces. Those who are able, are asked to assist in the destruction of this nest to drive the remaining olthoi forces from the surface of Dereth.

Nuhmudira tells you, "Perseverance has lead us to success. With minimal aid from Asheron, I have crafted a poison that should be most deadly to the Olthoi. Elysa has been given the only dose of this poison for safe keeping."

Nuhmudira harrumphs.

Nuhmudira tells you, "The right of nobility. What right is that? She has taken lead of the unified troops of the Lugian, Tumerok and Isparian peoples, and has begun an assault upon one of the deeper hives that Antius has discovered. I am waiting for a report from the sword-scholar now."

Nuhmudira tells you, "When he has furnished me with the location of the companion hive to the one which Elysa now lays siege, I will open a portal so that you might destroy the nest that resides within."

Nuhmudira pauses, searching your face for a moment.

Nuhmudira tells you, "There must be a nest within the hive, else this horde should have been routed by now. While I wait for Antius to complete his work, I would appreciate anyone who might collect another gland or two for me. It will be better to have secured another dose of the poison in case the Queen does not fall to the first."

Nuhmudira tells you, "I will wait here for you to return. I am sure that the queens still roam the direlands, where they have already been spotted."

Elysa has taken a cadre of forces to assault a companion hive to the one that I will soon open a portal to. Antius has found that there is an old Queen living within this hive.

She guards a nest that calls the olthoi to the surface of Dereth; it must be destroyed. While Elysa deals with the secondary hive, I shall usher all those that are able to deal with this main hive.

All manner of beasts, seeing that the olthoi have been defeated, leave their hiding places and reassert their presence in the direlands.

At the festival grounds in Rithwic, High Queen Elysa Strathelar arrives with her advisors, wishing to address those that assisted in freeing Dereth from the invading olthoi forces.

Bowman Z and the defenders of Dereth have destroyed the nest that controlled the olthoi in the direlands. As the nest is destroyed the olthoi swarm retreats beneath the surface.

The room begins to shudder; the portal looks to be a safe escape from this place, as waiting to recall may take too long. Hurry to the portal!

Antius Blackmoor tells you, "I see that you have faired much better than Elysa. I am beside myself over what occurred. I was so sure that each hive was nearly the same as the other. I could--I'm sorry."

Antius Blackmoor tells you, "I believe that Nuhmudira might know more than she is letting on. I heard some of the statements that she made when others were handing her the glands. I am beginning to wonder how sincere her statements were. Perhaps the venom that she laced into them was not meant for the Olthoi Queen. I -- I don't mean to sound as though I see a conspiracy here, but I know that those hives were not so densely populated."

Antius Blackmoor tells you, "Regardless, you have performed a great service to Dereth, and your fellows. You should be recognized for you efforts. Speak to High Queen Elysa, she will see that you are given a fitting honorific."

Nuhmudira tells you, "The poison did not work. I am not disheartened by this news, we will yet have victory over this dark reign. The queen will fall. I will see to it personally if I must."

Nuhmudira tells you, "We must remain vigilant and strong. We have another dose of the poison... perhaps we can find another way to create more without the need for the lesser queens. I shall begin work on that when I am given leave to do so."

Nuhmudira tells you, "Perhaps you shall be the one to coat your weapon this time. Such a victory would give scribes a reason to sing praises of a new hero, no?"

Nuhmudira smiles.

Nuhmudira tells you, "You have done well, child. This will all be over soon, worry not. I will see that nothing happens to our home."

High Queen, Elysa Strathelar tells you, "We entered the hive expecting that it was a lesser queen. We knew that it would be a difficult fight no matter what waited for us beneath the surface. When we arrived, the fungal bloom nearly overwhelmed us; stinging vapors and painful spores ate their way into our lungs. We made our way through the mire and pushed downward into the vast pits of bubbling acid."

High Queen, Elysa Strathelar tells you, "Grubs swam in that putrescence, feeding off the remnants of less fortunate creatures. The stench of death and decay nearly overwhelmed our party as we pushed into the first of the large rooms. There, a throbbing nest issued forth hundreds of warriors, set upon a singular goal of ridding us from the world."

High Queen, Elysa Strathelar tells you, "Our numbers held, the lugians provided an impressive bulwark, while the Aun and Royal Guards assailed the olthoi from afar, and maintained the health of our forward warriors."

High Queen, Elysa Strathelar tells you, "Pressing deeper, we found the numbers of the Olthoi thinning; ona stood at our rear while Aun Aualuan beat their drums to ward us against Wharu. We descended for what seemed an eternity. Corpses of drudges, renegade tumeroks, Gotrok lugians, banderlings and other creatures were piled in rooms. Fungus grew from their chests, out of their mouths and through the lifeless sockets of their eyes."

High Queen, Elysa Strathelar tells you, "Gurgling vents and acid pots echoed through the otherwise soundless halls, threading fear into each footstep that fell in the quiet darkness. When the attack came it was swift, deadly, and with such a ferocity that none knew what had truly occurred."

High Queen, Elysa Strathelar tells you, "She came out from the darkness spilling bile from her horrid jaws and spraying corrosive streams that -melted- our number. Panic began to set into our forces as humming wings descended from the high ceilings. Our forces held, stalwart and true. But when she opened her maw again, showering our number with that corrosive breath, men melted away to nothing before our eyes."

High Queen, Elysa Strathelar tells you, "Somewhere behind me a scream cut the elder's drumming short as an ona slammed into my back, knocking me before the queen. I scrambled through my pack and withdrew the concoction given to me by Nuhmudira."

High Queen, Elysa Strathelar tells you, "One arrow, as before, doused in certain death for her kind, and fueled by vengeance for those that she slew about me. One arrow, fired in rage, fired true into her eye. But there was no squeal, there was no sign of victory; only the heat of acid as it bore through my armor and singed my flesh. Guards groped at me and dragged me away from her swiping claws."

High Queen, Elysa Strathelar tells you, "We breached the surface and Nuhmudira was waiting for us. I pray that you faired better than we did."

High Queen, Elysa Strathelar tells you, "You have fought and beaten a mighty foe and are deserved of great praise. I would grant you the honorific "Warlord of Dereth". Take this token. If you wish to change your title, hand it back to me."

High Queen, Elysa Strathelar gives you Warlord of Dereth Token.

I honor your efforts Falur, with the title, Warlord of Dereth!