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{{Related|2003/10 - Ancient Olthoi Queen}} ''(Live Event)''
{{Needs Verification}}{{Quest Summary
 |    Patch Introduced = [[Reign of Terror]]
 |             Updated = [[Mirror, Mirror]]
 |      Related Quests = [[Olthoi Shield Quest]]
 |          Live Image = Aerbax's Holding Live 3.jpg
 |  Live Image Caption = The Magically Sealed Dais
 |          Quest Type = Solo/Group
 |           Kill Task = False
 |      Start Location = Varies depending on item.
 |               Timer = 27 Days
 |  Level Restrictions = 40+, 60+, 80+
 |   Level Suggestions = ???, ???, 100+
 |           Contracts = 
 |        Item Rewards = [[Energy Crystal]]<br>[[Bracelet of Dark Essence]]<br>[[Living Tome]]
 |    Luminance Reward = 
 |       Max XP Reward = None
 |              Titles = None
 | 
 |   Link Walk Through = True
 |           Link Maps = True
 |          Link Items = True
 |     Link XP Rewards = True
 |  Link Title Rewards = False
 |         Link Images = True
 |  Link Lore & Dialog = True
 |          Link Notes = True
}}
== Quest Overview ==
Originally, this quest was designed for the [[A Time of Chaos|Ancient Olthoi Queen]] Story Arc. [[Nuhmudira]] asked players to gather 3 items, each obtained from level restricted dungeons.

After the Story Arc, the items remained ingame. The lore texts, however, are not available anymore.

== Walk Through ==

=== Energy Crystal ===

# Travel to [[Gerent's Compound]] at 87.2S, 17.5W.
#* '''Route:''' Take the [[Land Bridge Villas]] portal in [[Qalaba'r]] (74.8S 17.8E) and go west to 87.2S, 17.5W. 
# Make your way to the end of the dungeon (see map).
# Talk to the [[Representative of the Singularity]] to receive the [[Energy Crystal]].

=== Bracelet of Dark Essence ===
# Travel to [[Aerbax's Holding]] at 62.4S, 71.1W on the [[Obsidian Plains]].
#* '''Route:''' The dungeon is a short run west of [[Singularity Bore]], you can use the [[Dangerous Portal Device]] at your mansion to quickly go to the Bore.
# Keep hugging the right wall. The dungeon is relatively short.
# Warning, when trying to run through, after the ramp up to the room, and the subsequent hallway, it's easy to get stuck between creatures.
# Use the [[Magically Sealed Dais]] to receive the [[Bracelet of Dark Essence]]

=== Living Tome ===
* '''Lockpick is required for this stage (Max. difficulty 600)'''
# Travel to the [[Ancient Temple]] at 33.0S, 88.0W north of [[Ayan Baqur]].
#* '''Route:'''	Use [[Mount Lethe Recall]] and go west to 33.0S, 88.0W. 
# Make your way to the end of the (rather long) dungeon (see map).
# In the final room, with a [[Falatacot Abbess]], use the tome to receive your [[Living Tome]].

== Maps ==
{{Dungeon Table
 | Table Rows = 
{{Dungeon Maps
 |         Dungeon = Gerent's Compound
 |     Coordinates = 87.2S, 17.5W
 |       ACmaps ID = 594C
}}
{{Dungeon Maps
 |         Dungeon = Aerbax's Holding
 |     Coordinates = 62.4S, 71.1W
 |       ACmaps ID = 594B
}}
{{Dungeon Maps
 |         Dungeon = Ancient Temple
 |     Coordinates = 33.0S, 88.0W
 |       ACmaps ID = 594D
}}
}}

== Items == 
{{Item Table|Caption=Quest Items
 | Magically Sealed Dais
 | Unknown Script
}}

{{Item Table|Caption=Rewards
 | Energy Crystal
 | Bracelet of Dark Essence
 | Living Tome
}}

== Images ==
<gallery widths=200px heights=200px perrow=3>
File:Gerent's Compound Live 3.jpg|Below the Representative of the Singularity
File:Ancient Temple Live 4.jpg|Falatacot Abbess and the Living Tome
</gallery>

== Lore & Dialog ==
<font color=darkgoldenrod>
Representative of the Singularity tells you, "Greetings. I have taken the place of the Gerent, he has returned to the Singularity to discuss further arrangement of our accord."<br>
Representative of the Singularity tells you, "His return is imminent, of this I have been assured. We are optimistic that our bargain will be met and that peace shall reign between our peoples."<br>
Representative of the Singularity tells you, "In accordance with our agreement we are still furnishing this bauble. Please, take it."<br>
<font color=green>
Representative of the Singularity gives you Energy Crystal.</font><br>
Representative of the Singularity tells you, "Such things are a small matter when we speak of a shared knowledge of species."<br>
Representative of the Singularity tells you, "In time, you may come to understand the auspicious nature of the Quiddity and the beneficial nature of the all."<br>

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Representative of the Singularity tells you, "The Gerent has departed for the Singularity. Before his departure he shared his knowledge with me and it appears as though you have visited us recently. Thus, I am unable to meet your request. You will need to wait a while longer before we will furnish you with another Energy Crystal."<br>
Representative of the Singularity tells you, "We are still not prepared to discuss the benefits of a shared consciousness, but the Gerent seeks the approval of the Quiddity on this matter. Perhaps in time we shall begin dialogue on these advantages."<br>
</font>

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<font color=green>Your body quivers and feels as though it is being torn asunder. Wisely, you remove your hand from the dais.

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You take the living tome. A short note of anguish echoes in your head.

The book seems rooted to this place. Dread washes over you and a chorus of voices sings inside your head. You suddenly remember that you collected one of these books, not long ago.

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You give Fanzen San the Translator Living Tome.</font><br>
<font color=darkgoldenrod>
Fanzen San the Translator tells you, "I must apologize. The book... well the book... well it... well... here are my notes. I'm truly sorry."</font><br>
<font color=green>Fanzen San the Translator gives you Unknown Script.</font>

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'''Quest Timer'''<br>
<font color=green>Your body quivers and feels as though it is being torn asunder. Wisely, you remove your hand from the dais.</font>

== Notes ==
* The higher level restrictions were removed during the [[Mirror, Mirror]] event.
# The purple [[Energy Crystal]], from [[Gerent's Compound]] (used to be restricted 40-70, now 40+)
# The [[Bracelet of Dark Essence]], from [[Aerbax's Holding]] (used to be restricted 60-90, now 60+)
# The [[Living Tome]], from the [[Ancient Temple]] (80+) - Lockpick required.