"The A'mun Desert is a hostile place, reminiscent of the trackless Naqut on Ispar. The dunes stretch beneath the sweltering sun for mile upon mile, with little water or hope of shelter. Even within such harsh lands, however, there are rare islands of succor: oases where fresh water miraculously bubbles forth, creating motes of greenery amid the wastes. Such a place is Al-Arqas (literally, "The Haven"), which sprang into being not long before 10 PY, when Gharu'ndim desert-walkers discovered a hitherto unknown spring in the A'mun's southern expanses." --Town Network Sign
- Click here to view the Al-Arqas page from the original Asheron's Call Manual.
- Al-Arqas, located at 31.2S, 13.7E in the middle of the A'mun Desert, was at one time an arrival point for new Isparians. However, the outposts and advocate spires were destroyed by Martine long ago. The town is now scarcely populated, as there are few unique NPCs here, and quicker routes have opened up to the Gharu'ndim master mage, such as Xarabydun.
Portals
To Al-Arqas
Location | Coords | Destination | Coords | Restrictions |
Town Network | Gharu'ndim (West) | Al-Arqas | 31.3S, 13.2E | None |
From Al-Arqas
Location | Coords | Destination | Coords | Restrictions |
Al-Arqas | 31.2S, 13.9E | Town Network | -- | None |
Mannikin Foundry | 31.2S, 13.8E | Nanto | 51.0S, 81.7E | None |
Settlement Portals
Location | Coords | Destination | Coords | Restrictions |
Al-Arqas | 33.5S, 12.9E | Ahr-Zona | 21.6S, 18.5E | None |
Al-Arqas | 33.5S, 13.2E | Al-Hatar Settlement | 34.5S, 18.1E | None |
Al-Arqas | 33.6S, 13.1E | Al-Kasan Settlement | 33.2S, 9.8E | None |
Al-Arqas | 33.5S, 13.1E | Al-Nosaj | 12.0S, 14.4E | None |
Al-Arqas | 33.5S, 13.2E | Arqasanti | 24.7S, 15.2E | None |
Al-Arqas | 33.5S, 13.0E | Bleached Skull Wastes Settlement | 14.5S, 9.6E | None |
Al-Arqas | 33.4S, 13.1E | Desert Mirage Cottages | 15.2S, 13.7E | None |
Al-Arqas | 33.4S, 13.2E | Djinaya Wind Cottages | 22.3S, 11.1E | None |
Al-Arqas | 33.6S, 13.2E | Dry Bone Manors | 29.5S, 18.8E | None |
Al-Arqas | 33.6S, 13.0E | Hamud Cottages | 21.6S, 15.2E | None |
Al-Arqas | 33.6S, 13.1E | Monument Sands Settlement | 37.9S, 16.0E | None |
Al-Arqas | 33.6S, 13.0E | Pillars-on-the-Sea Cottages | 44.0S, 8.7E | None |
Al-Arqas | 33.4S, 13.2E | Tarn Vinara Villas | 28.2N, 25.4W | None |
Points of Interest
Landscape POIs
- 31.2S, 13.8E - Al-Arqas Bind Stone
- 33.5S, 13.1E - Al-Arqas Settlement Portals
- 27.8S, 12.1E - Drudge Crypt
- 30.8S, 17.1E - Festival Stone of Solclaim
- 28.1S, 13.8E - Al-Arqas North Outpost
- 31.3S, 10.7E - Al-Arqas West Outpost
- 34.2S, 20.3E - Glowing Pillars
- 34.6S, 12.3E - Renegade Camp
- 24.8S, 19.7E - Skeleton Bunker
Lifestones
- 31.3S, 13.5E - In Town
- 28.1S, 13.8E - At the Al-Arqas North Outpost
- 31.2S, 10.8E - At the Al-Arqas West Outpost
- 32.5S, 15.9E - Southeast of Town
Dungeons
Dungeon | Coordinates | Wiki Map | ACmaps |
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Abandoned Shops | 32.3S, 12.7E | -- | 0159 |
Bone Lair | 29.4S, 7.0E | -- | 0145 |
Desert Ruin | 31.8S, 15.8E | -- | 0167 |
Mannikin Foundry | 31.2S, 13.8E | -- | 545A |
Mosswart Maze | 25.2S, 19.4E | -- | 02CA |
Unfinished Temple | 30.1S, 9.1E | -- | 015B |
Nor's Folly | 32.5S, 11.9E | -- | 0107 |
NPCs
NPC Name | Location | Type | Details |
Adara al-Rajin | In Town - 31.0S, 13.7E, 2nd floor | Quest | Realaidain Raiment |
Agent of the Arcanum | In Town - 31.6S, 13.5E | Collector | Housing |
Apprentice Cook (Al-Arqas) | In Town - 31.1S, 13.9E | Quest | Crafter Quest |
Archmage (Male Gharu'ndim) | Outskirts - 34.3S, 14.4E | Shopkeeper | Magic Supplies |
Archmage Jiz ibn Ijfai | In Town - 31.0S, 14.0E, 2nd floor | Shopkeeper | Portal gems, spell components, mana stones |
Bashkiya the Scribe | In Town - 31.0S, 14.0E, 1st floor | Shopkeeper | Guide books, rumors, directions |
Collector | In Town - 31.0S, 13.7E, 1st floor | Collector | Collector of various trophies |
Gerloc the Defender | Town - 31.3S, 13.5E | Quest | Fenmalain Vestibule Quest, Caulnalain Vestibule Quest, Shendolain Vestibule Quest |
Gersan the Sureshot | Town - 31.3S, 13.5E | Quest | Fenmalain Vestibule Quest, Caulnalain Vestibule Quest, Shendolain Vestibule Quest |
Gervena the Oblique | Town - 31.3S, 13.5E | Quest | Fenmalain Vestibule Quest, Caulnalain Vestibule Quest, Shendolain Vestibule Quest |
Healer Sunwi | In Town - 31.3S, 13.8E | Shopkeeper | Potions, healing kits |
Hinnabqiq the Jeweler | In Town - 31.3S, 13.4E, 1st floor | Shopkeeper | Gems, jewelry, guides, lockpicks, tools |
Itir ibn Ativ the Barkeep | In Town - 31.1S, 14.1E, 1st floor | Shopkeeper | Food, drink, directions |
Jalina al-Hajj | In Town - 31.1S, 13.9E | Quest | Homecoming Pennant |
Jilsaya bint Dah | In Town - 31.3S, 13.5E, 1st floor | Quest | Exploration Society Letters Al-Arqas Starter Quests |
Journeyman Scrivener of War Magic | In Town - 31.5S, 13.7E, 2nd floor | Shopkeeper | Scrolls, foci |
Journeyman Scrivener of Item Magic | In Town - 31.5S, 13.7E, 2nd floor | Shopkeeper | Scrolls, foci |
Journeyman Scrivener of Creature Magic | In Town - 31.5S, 13.7E, 1st floor | Shopkeeper | Scrolls, foci |
Journeyman Scrivener of Life Magic | In Town - 31.5S, 13.7E, 1st floor | Shopkeeper | Scrolls, foci |
Muta al-Mai the Bowyer | In Town - 31.0S, 13.7E, 1st floor | Shopkeeper | Missile weapons and ammunition |
Nurbaha bint Dah | Outskirts - 31.3S 10.8E | Quest | Rusted Knife Quest |
Sarqah bint Ak | Outskirts - 28.1S 13.6E | Quest | Drudge Charm Quest |
Shopkeep Qufar ibn Ijtalwa | In Town - 31.1S, 14.1E, 1st floor | Shopkeeper | Armor, weapons, containers, cooking items |
Shopkeeper Tirua | Outskirts - 31.3S, 10.8E | Shopkeeper | Armor, weapons, containers |
Shopkeeper Yasiya | Outskirts - 28.2S, 13.8E | Shopkeeper | Armor, weapons, containers |
Sidzika the Grocer | In Town - 31.0S, 14.0E, 1st floor | Shopkeeper | Food, cooking items |
Smith Dah bint Nas | In Town - 31.0S, 13.7E | Shopkeeper | Armor, weapons |
Tailor Najsun | In Town - 31.0S, 14.0E, 1st floor | Shopkeeper | Clothes |
Town Crier | In Town - 31.3S, 13.2E In Town - 31.2S, 13.6E In Town - 31.3S, 14.2E |
Misc | Provides rumors |
Wedding Planner | In Town - 31.6S, 13.5E | Shopkeeper | Wedding Trials |
Creatures
Creatures that are commonly found in the area surrounding Al-Arqas.
Art & Images
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Al-Arqas
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A hot spring provides fresh water in this desert oasis town.