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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.

Original Manual Text

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 only recently, when Gharu'ndim desert-walkers discovered a hitherto unknown spring in the A'mun's southern expanses. Though less than half a year old, the town is already flourishing, as it provides a convenient halfway-point for travelers moving between Yaraq an southern towns like Uziz and Khayyaban.

Points of Interest

  • The Djubar Amitri, a pool of fresh, surprisingly cool water, forms the heart of the oasis where Al-Arqas has arisen. Though it is small, the spring that feeds it keeps it filled, even during the dry season. Less than a year ago, the pool began to emit clouds of cold mist. The reason for this is unknown, though doomsayers claim it heralds a coming disaster.
  • In the dunes east of the oasis, a portal leads to an old compound once used by the Empyrean to train their young in the arts of war. The portal was buried beneath the sands intil shortly after the Gharu'ndim first arrived in Dereth, when a storm uncovered it. For a time, bandits dwelt within, but they were driven out when the desert folk settled Al-Arqas. Now, Drudges prowl its empty vaults.


Map Dereth Point


Portals

To Al-Arqas

Location Coords Destination Coords Restrictions
Umbral Hall 75.8S, 83.1E Al-Arqas 31.3S, 13.2E 30+
Yaraq 21.3S, 1.4W Al-Arqas 31.3S, 13.2E None


From Al-Arqas

Location Coords Destination Coords Restrictions
Al-Arqas 28.3S, 13.6E Bluespire 38.1N, 75.9W None
Al-Arqas 32.6S, 14.4E Samsur 2.7S, 18.9E None
Al-Arqas 36.8S, 12.2E Yanshi 12.6S, 47.5E 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

Lifestones

Dungeons

Dungeon Coordinates Wiki Map ACmaps
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

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 (Al-Arqas) 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
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.

Chicken

Rabbit

Skeleton

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