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Balor's Rescue

repeatable

Common Name:	Doppelganger
Author:	Roewin
Contributors:	Owain MacLeod She-ra MacLeod
Difficulty:	High
Maximum Time:	90
Minimum Level:	80
Minimum Time:	60
Quest Timer (days):	30
XP Reward:	6,000,000
Introduced During:	Infiltration

Lord Kresovus of Linvak Tukal tells us of great peril:

Greetings small one. You have come at a most critical time. After years of siege, our walls have been breached. Though not by the Gotrok. Some other foul tribe forced their way past defenses which have long stood fast. A tribe of some foul thing I cannot begin to describe. Bodies usurped, brothers possessed ... the mind recoils at such horrors.

These fiends invaded under cover of darkness. They attacked while I slept. They meant to slay me - or - take me prisoner - I do not know which. There was one with them, whose appearance matched my own! I do believe he meant to assume control of Linvak Tukal in my stead.

Were it not for the valiant efforts of Captain K'rank, and my own doomed Balor, I fear I would have been overwhelmed. As it turns out, we were not overwhelmed. We repelled the invaders. But not without our own casualties.

Several of our own were taken prisoner by these beasts of Shadow. And Balor ... my dear Balor ...

My scouts tracked the demons to a location in the northernmost reaches of the Direlands. I fear I do not know more than that.

If you seek to aid us in this conflict, find these demons. Slay these demons. Return whatever information you might find.

And if you happen to find him, please do return my precious Balor to me.

Submitted by Roewin. Added 18 Feb 2005 12:00am.

Walkthrough

WALKTHROUGH (Return to Top)

Rumour has it that Linvak Tukal was invaded by foul demons. Your adventure will start there.

To get to Linvak Tukal head for Yaraq. There's a Linvak Tukal portal at (21.8S, 1.0W). You will arrive at the foot of a ramp heading up and to the north. Follow this ramp until you come to the NPC Lord Kresovus.

Lord Kresovus rears back and screams a great cry of anguish to the uncaring skies above.
"BAAAAAAAAAAALLLLLOOOOOOOO OOOOOOORR!!!!!"

After chatting with Lord Kresovus, it appears demons have taken Balor along with some other Lugians of Linvak Tukal prisoner.

To reach the Shadow Lugian Stronghold, it is best to recall to Aerlinthe Island and use the Northwest Direlands portal at the landing. From the Northwest Direlands portal drop (5.5N, 87.5W) head to the Shadow Lugian Stronghold (12.2N, 81.1W). Beware, the entrance is heavily guarded.

Once you have cleared the entrance, head down the ramps, sticking to the right where possible. Along the way you will encounter Shadow Seekers, Shadow Infiltrators, and Shadow Commanders (All have hollow attacks). Continue down until you reach the Inner Stronghold portal (80+, not summonable or recallable).

Be sure to loot the Shadow Lugians on your way down as they can drop Shadow Lugian Stronghold Portal Gems. These gems, when used, cast a gateway to the Shadow Lugian Stronghold.

Enter the Inner Stronghold. Hear you will find four Lugian prisoners. It appears Lord Kresovus was telling the truth. Speak to the prisoners and they will tell you of their perils;

Lugian Prisoner tells you, "There was something about the infiltration... something about the ease at which the Shadows were repelled. I fear there is some aspect of this plot that remains hidden from view. I only hope we might uncover it before these Shadows get the best of us."

Lugian Prisoner tells you, "I made my way deep within this pit before they overwhelmed me. There is something down there. Something black and horrible. It creates these shadowy doppelgangers from nothingness. You must destroy it. Otherwise, I fear these demons will overrun the surface world."

Lugian Prisoner tells you, "Friend! You have come to aid us!"

Lugian Prisoner tells you, "These Shadows hail from somewhere deep within. I know not what lies down there. Some sort of portal to the world below, I fear. You must travel to the bottom of this pit. Shut down their access to the surface world. Otherwise, I fear we may become overrun with these demons."

Lugian Prisoner tells you, "As for us, leave us be. We will wait for their security to grow lax, and then we will strike from within! We will take these curs by surprise and avenge the glory of Linvak Tukal!"

Lugian Prisoner tells you, "Though they saw fit to lock us in these filthy cages, they took Balor somewhere deep within. I fear what plans they may have in store for our Lord's most favored companion."

Continue on past the prisoners, hugging the right wall until you reach a locked door. This door can be lockpicked (Difficulty 400) or you can get a Filthy Key for it. Continue hugging the right wall until you reach the first of three Boss Lugians, Shoktok. Slay Shoktok to get the Doppelganger Shield (5 per kill) and a Coda (1 per Boss) [30 day timer on both the Shield and Coda]. In this same room, on top of a barrel, is the Filthy Key. The key has a single use, and there is no timer on picking them up. They are also passable.

Retrace your steps until you come back to the locked door. Use the Filthy Key, or a lockpick, and proceed through.

Once again, hug the right wall and continue to descend within the stronghold until you reach the next Lugian Boss, Urleg, who will be standing on a bridge over lava. Slay Urleg and loot a Doppelganger Robe (5 per kill) and a Coda (1 per Boss) [30 day timer on the Robe and the Coda].

Continue onward, staying to the right, until you reach the final Lugian Boss, Amaroth. Slay him and loot Patch of Balor's Fur (5 per kill) and a Coda (1 per Boss) [30 day timer on Fur and Coda]. This will be the last chance to get a Coda, so be sure everyone in your party has one before proceeding.

Continue past Amaroth, sticking to the right, until you come to a room with five Lugians and a Shadow Lugian Portal in it. It is best to lure the Lugians out of the room and into the hallway as the Portal shoots walled war spells. Once the Lugians are dead, head into the room and destroy the Shadow Lugian Portal (no Missile D).

Once the Portal has been destroyed, a Gateway will be summoned. Hurry through. On the other side will be an NPC Lugian named Shadow. Chat the NPC.

The Shadow looks you in the eye, carefully examines you, and nods. It places a slick oily hand on your forehead. You feel a tingling, numbing sensation in your gut. Then it is gone.

You will now be whisked away to the Abandoned Mines.

Return to Linvak Tukal and give Lord Kresovus the Patch of Balor's Fur and the Coda;

You give Lord Kresovus A Patch of Balor's Fur.
Lord Kresovus tells you, "Balor... What have they done to you?"

Lord Kresovus slumps forward, obviously overcome with grief. After a short moment, he remembers himself, his position, and his company. Lord Kresovus straightens his back and looks you in the eye.

Lord Kresovus tells you, "I thank you for your service. The heart grieves, but..."

Lord Kresovus tells you, "Thank you."
You've earned "X" experience.

You give Lord Kresovus Coda.
Lord Kresovus tells you, "These are grim tidings indeed. But valuable - most valuable information. You have done Linvak Tukal a great service. You are indeed marked for greatness."
You've earned "X" experience.

The amount of experience given ("X") appears to be a percentage up to a maximum of 3,441,334 for the Patch of Balor's Fur and 6,882,668 for the Coda.

The Doppelganger Robe is dyeable. Please see the pictures below for possible colours.

Base Colour	Argenory	Berimphur	Colban

	Hennacin	Lapyan	Minalim

	Relanim	Verdalim	Thananim

* Many thanks to our models; Esuko, Autumn Rose, Ta-Wan, and Edicimoh of the Shadows of Dereth Clan.

STEP BY STEP GUIDE (Return to Top)

1) Chat Lord Kresovus in Linvak Tukal.
2) Aerlinthe recall and take the Northwest Direlans portal.
3) Run to the Shadow Lugian Stronghold (12.2N, 81.1W).
4) In all cases stay to the right within the dungeon.
5) Find the Inner Stronghold portal and go through it.
6) Kill Shoktok (Boss) and loot a Doppelganger Shield and a Coda.
7) Pick up Filthy Key off of the top of the barrell.
8) Retrace your steps until you find the locked door (iron). Use the Filthy Key to unlock it.
9) Kill Urleg (Boss) amd loot a Doppelganger Robe and a Coda.
10) Kill Amaroth (Boss) and loot a Patch of Balor's Fur and a Coda.
11) Kill the Shadow Lugian Portal. Take the Gateway that spawns.
12) Chat Shadow, an NPC Lugian. You will be portalled to the Abandoned Mines.
13) Head back to Linvak Tukal and hand the Patch of Balor's Fur and the Coda to Lord Kresovus.

REWARDS (Return to Top)

REWARD	DESCRIPTION	RESTRICTIONS
Doppelganger Robe	AL 250 Blade Protection Self VI (Reduces damage the caster takes from Slashing by 60%.) Shadow Reek (Increases the target's War Magic skill by 3 points. Additional spells can be layered over this.) Shadow Shot (Increases the target's Bow skill by 3 points. Additional spells can be layered over this.) Shadow Cross (Increases the target's Crossbow skill by 3 points. Additonal spells can be layered over this.) Piercing Protection Self VI (Reduces damage the caster takes from Piercing damage by 60%.)	80+ to wield
Doppelganger Shield	SL 425 Shadow Touch (Increases the target's Melee Defense skill by 3 points.) Blade Protection Self VI (Reduces damage the caster takes from Slashing by 60%.) Piercing Protection Self VI (Reduces damage the caster takes from Piercing by 60%.) Bludgeoning Protection Self VI (Reduces damage the caster takes from Bludgeoning by 60%.)	80+ to wield
Shadow Lugian Stronghold Portal Gem	Summons portal to Shadow Lugian Stronghold	None.
Experience Points	D'uh.	None.

MAPS (Return to Top)

DUNGEON NAME	MAP	RESTRICTIONS
Shadow Lugian Stronghold		None
Inner Stronghold		80+

PORTAL ROUTES (Return to Top)

DESTINATION	ROUTE
Linvak Tukal	1) Travel to Yaraq, either via portals in Shoushi (33.8S, 72.8E), Samsur (3.8S, 18.6E), Yanshi (12.1S, 46.3E), Greenspire (42.5N, 67.5W), or the Arwic Abandoned Mines ("Sub").. 2) Run to the Linvak Tukal portal at (21.8S, 1.0W).
Shadow Lugian Stronghold	1) Aerlinthe recall. 2) Take the Northwest Direlands Portal. 3) Run to the Shadow Lugian Stronghold at (12.2N, 81.1W). OR 1) Use a Shadow Lugian Stronghold Portal Gem (looted from Shadow Lugians). OR 1) From Stonehold take the Lightbringer Dale Settlement portal (69.6N, 20.2W) 2) Run to the Northwest Direlands portal (79.9N, 15.2W) 3) Run to the Shadow Lugian Stronghold at (12.2N, 81.1W).

CONTRIBUTORS (Return to Top)

PLAYER NAME	SERVER	CONTRIBUTION(S)
Roewin	Leafcull	Quest Authour
Owain MacLeod and She-ra MacLeod	Unknown	Patch Tree submission
Shadows of Dereth Clan	Leafcull	Quest companions

* Quest Edited By Loka Wu, September 22th, 2005.

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