Phylactery Will Get You Nowhere

This is a quest that involves tradeskills, but can only be completed by certain classes: Cleric, Druid, Enchanter, Magician, Necromancer, Shaman or Wizard.

If you are a 'Good' race, the quest will begin in West Freeport with Sir Artanis who can be found on the second floor of the Halls of Truth.
If you are an 'Evil' race, the quest will begin in Neriak Third Gate with Qrixat Du'Voy who can be found in the Cleric Guild near High Priestess Alexandria.

I would expect that you could collect all the books ahead of time in order to only travel to the Ocean of Tears once.

Note: that you must turn in the books in the proper order or you will get a message saying you should be careful with your valuable property.


Start the Quest (Good Version)

Find and target Sir Artanis

You say, 'I have received your summons.'

Sir Artanis says 'Yes Soandso, thank you for responding with such haste. The Knights of Marr recently captured a Teir'Dal wizard who under intense questioning revealed a variety of disturbing matters. First, he worships Solusek Ro, which is no crime, but considering the nearby temple's past associations with the Burning Dead, specifically Marnek about whom you recently delivered revelations, then his other information seems even more dire. Secondly, he has admitted that he was in Freeport attempting to contact the leaders of the Dismal Rage for he understood that they have nearly completed a phylactery, a device that holds the mortal soul of a lich. In light of this, we ask that you visit the Oracle of K'Arnon in the Ocean of Tears to learn whatever you can about the nature of these phylacteries, including the means to create one so that we better know how to destroy them. This letter will serve as proof that you come in the name of the Knights of Marr.'

Start the Quest (Evil Version)

Find and target Qrixat

You say, 'I have received your summons.'

Qrixat Du'voy says 'You have performed admirably in the past, so I shall overlook your tardiness responding to my call. One of our own has heeded the call of Solusek Ro over that of Innoruuk and is conspiring with that other traitorous cur, Opal Dark Briar. The wizard Salarz is a Teir'Dal now in the hands of the Knights of Marr in Freeport, but we have good information connecting him with the Dismal Rage and the Temple of Solusek Ro in a plot to create a phylactery. Somehow, this is connected to the news you brought from Befallen about the resurrection of Marnek. One who might know the answer is the oracle in the Ocean of Tears. Seek him out and learn what is required to create a phylactery so that we will remain one step ahead of any others. Go now and take this letter for the oracle with you!'
At this point you receive a Letter for the Oracle.

Meet the Oracle

With the Letter you received from the quest giver, make your way to the Ocean of Tears and find the Oracle of K'Arnon at -20, -6730, -200 (updated revamp). If you are KOS to the Oracle, you may charm him to turn in the letter. You may also raise your faction with him by completing the Book of Turmoil quest.

Oracle of K`Arnon says 'You walk a dangerous path if you seek to construct a phylactery. I can indeed assist you, but you must both pay my price of knowledge for knowledge and prove to me that you are capable of controlling the forces you might unleash. I seek six volumes of magical power and knowledge that are spread across the commonly known lands of Norrath and even beyond, in the planes. For each you bring me I shall instruct you on the next step in the process and provide you with one of the required pieces. Completing each step will require acquiring even more items. The process is time-consuming, but the power of a phylactery is such that it will benefit even a bearer who does not aspire to lichdom. When you are certain you are ready to begin, talk to my assistant, Jeyular and hand him. . . hmmm, where shall we start? I think it would be fitting to begin with a tome by the great lich himself, Miragul.'

Time to head out and start gathering books if you haven't already done so.


Tome of Miragul (Book 1)

Head to the Ruins of Paineel (The Hole) and obtain a Tome of Miragul from An Ancient Construct.

Return to the Ocean of Tears and give the Tome of Miragul to Assistant Jeyular.

Assistant Jeyular says 'An auspicious beginning. To reward your start, I will enlighten you with the secret of palatable mana, which is required to create a phylactery, but also has independent uses as well. Brew it like wine, but include a vial of mana as created by the ablest enchanters plus a pinch of this special sugar as well as grapes that can be grown only by the halflings of Rivervale. When you are ready to continue with the next step, return with the history of the Di'Zok and give it to me.'

Your receive Sea-Foam Sugar


History of the Di'Zok (Book 2)

Head to Chardok and obtain the History of the Di'Zok from Loremaster Piza'tak.

Return to the Ocean of Tears and give the History of the Di'Zok to Assistant Jeyular.

Assistant Jeyular says 'Excellent work. This book is not easily come by. This next step is the first of creating components for the phylactery itself, the silk insert. This is the base inside of the box and it must be made of durable stone silk to withstand the energies within a phylactery. When you are ready to continue with the next step, return the long-lost Journal of Aataltaal to me. His tomb is rumored to be in the Hills of Shade, and while I doubt this is true, rumor depends on some truths so somewhere nearby is where to discover this book.'
You receive an Insert Pattern

Journal of Aataltaal (Book 3)

Head to Kedge Keep and obtain the Journal of Aataltaal from Estrella of Gloomwater.

Return to the Ocean of Tears and give the Journal of Aataltaal to Assistant Jeyular.

Assistant Jeyular says 'Impressive, young one. I truly did not believe you would locate this volume. My instructions for constructing a phylactery shall continue. The third step requires the construction of the soul net -- the silken binding for inside the lid of the phylactery. This requires delicate and balanced threading that only the ablest fletchers can perform. To create this mystic mesh, you'll need the silk of a spider that itself deals with the immaterial as well as shadewood clips to attach the soul net to the lid of the phylactery. You must also use the glue I have given to you. When you are ready to continue, bring the book guarded by yet another spider, this one found in the Planes of Power.'

You receive Incorporeal Bond


Firebone Notebook (Book 4)

Head to the Plane of Disease and obtain a Firebone Notebook from Aramin the Spider Guardian.

Return to the Ocean of Tears and give the Firebone Notebook to Assistant Jeyular.

Assistant Jeyular says 'My, my, you are serious about this effort, aren't you? This book is a excellent find from the Planes of Power and has earned you instructions for the fourth step in the process of creating a phylactery. A spellcaster may willingly give his soul to a phylactery to become a lich, but the process will not hold unless the phylactery can keep hold of the soul. The net snatches it, but a crucible of containment secures it. This sketch will help you get started, then you need merely follow similar, well-documented methods such as are used for a Crucible of Escape. The modifications should be obvious to one as talented as yourself. Also, the penultimate book I require is a bloody tome from Antonica.'

You receive Crucible Sketch


Sanguine Tome (Book 5)

Head to Cazic Thule and obtain a Sanguine Tome from a Tae Ew bloodfiend.

Return to the Ocean of Tears and give the Sanguine Tome to Assistant Jeyular.

Assistant Jeyular says 'Thank you for this addition to my library. You're drawing close to the end of your quest. Only two more steps to complete and you will be glad to hear they are no more complicated than the first ones. The lids of the phylactery must be hinged and as no portion of the item can be of ordinary manufacture. You must fashion clasps of sealing. This mold will help you, but the Velium bits used must be enchanted and combined with a seemingly mundane object that yet holds great powers over the soul of an undead and weighs it down, anchoring it to this world. Undead elves especially are held here in this way. The results are then carefully filed smooth. Finally, the volume I require from you in exchange for the last information you require is the spellbook of the greatest living wizard on Velious.'

You receive Clasp Mold


Velketor's Spellbook (Book 6)

Head to Velketor's Labyrinth and obtain Velketor's Spell Book from Velketor the Sorcerer.

Return to the Ocean of Tears and give Velketor's Spellbook to Assistant Jeyular.

Assistant Jeyular says 'I am impressed by your efforts. The deeds are truly no less outstanding than my own when I stole into Miragul's Menagerie and stole a most unique tome and learned much of what I am passing along to you. The last step required of you will demand as much attention as all the prior travels and efforts to this point. Here is a decorated box I found in Miragul's laboratory that will form the substance of your phylactery. Once you have acquired and lacquered a precious garnet with the blood of a vampire, then apply the garnet and the five other pieces you've created to the decorated box and you'll have your prize. But remember, a precious garnet can be gained only from a god. As I find it unlikely you shall succeed in crafting a phylactery, and despite my payment in advice, allow me to thank you for your services in another [way].'

You receive Decorated Box and a Token of Service


Creating your Phylactery

There are additional dropped, quested, vendor purchased and crafted items that are required to complete the subcombines for the Phylactery. Gather these additional items and then you can create the Phylactery.

Shopping List: Dropped and Quested:

Vendor Purchased or Crafted:

There does appear to be some required skill level for these combines. Most appear to be more than 200.

Item Recipe Trivial
Blood-Lacquered Precious Garnet Components: Jar of Lacquer, Precious Garnet, Vial of Vampire Blood
In: Jeweler's Kit, Planar Jeweler's Kit, Collapsible Jeweler's Kit, Jewelry Making Table (Placeable), Jewelry Making Table, Guild Jewelry Making Table
Notes: Quest: Phylactery Will Get You Nowhere
200<x<=245
Clasps of Sealing Components: Clasp Mold, Enchanted Velium Bits, File, Spiritual Anchor
In: Forge, Tanaan Forge, Forge - Floor (Placeable), Forge - Standing (Placeable), Guild Forge
On Failure Returns: Clasp Mold
Notes: Quest: Phylactery Will Get You Nowhere
221<x<=227
Crucible of Containment Components: Celestial Essence, Crucible Sketch, Heavy Clay, Sculpting Tools, Spell: Bind Affinity
In: Pottery Wheel, Tanaan Pottery Wheel, Pottery Wheel (Placeable), Guild Pottery Wheel
Also Returns: Sculpting Tools(1)
On Failure Returns: Sculpting Tools, Crucible Sketch
Notes: Quest: Phylactery Will Get You Nowhere
215<x<=222
Silk Insert Components: Insert Pattern, Silk Thread(4), Stone Silk(2)
In: Deluxe Sewing Kit, Large Sewing Kit, Loom, Planar Sewing Kit, Tanaan Loom, Collapsible Sewing Kit, Loom (Placeable), Guild Loom
On Failure Returns: Insert Pattern
Required Skill Level: 163<x<=171
Notes: Quest: Phylactery Will Get You Nowhere
207<x<=229
Soul Net Components: Incorporeal Bond, Phase Spider Thread, Shadewood Clips
In: Fletching Kit, Planar Fletching Kit, Collapsible Fletching Kit, Fletching Table (Placeable), Guild Fletching Table, Fletching Table (Brell's Temple)
On Failure Returns: Incorporeal Bond
Required Skill Level: 165<x<=173
Notes: Quest: Phylactery Will Get You Nowhere
200<x<=222
Palatable Clear Mana Components: Moon-Harvested Grapes, Sea-Foam Sugar, Vial of Clear Mana, Yeast
In: Brew Barrel, Tanaan Brew Barrel, Brewing Barrel (Placeable), Guild Brewing Barrel, Brewing Barrel
On Failure Returns: Sea-Foam Sugar
Notes: Quest: Phylactery Will Get You Nowhere
202
Note: You can also use Palatable Cloudy Mana or Palatable Distilled Mana or Palatable Purified Mana or Palatable Viscous Mana instead of Palatable Clear Mana

Once you have completed all the subcombines, it's time to do the final combine.


Components: Blood-Lacquered Precious Garnet, Clasps of Sealing, Crucible of Containment, Palatable Clear Mana, Silk Insert, Soul Net
In: Decorated Box
Also Returns: Mana Crystals(1)
Phylactery
NO TRADE
Slot: RANGE
AC: 10
Effect: Soul Clasp (Casting Time: Instant)
STR: -10   STA: -10   WIS: +10   INT: +10   HP: -50   MANA: +50   
WT: 0.4   Size: TINY
Class: CLR DRU SHM NEC WIZ MAG
             ENC
Race: ALL

You can hand the completed Phylactery to Assistant Jeyular and he will hand you back a Dark Phylactery instead.

If you hand the Dark Phylactery to him, he'll hand you the Phylactery back.


Grand Robe of the Oracle or Grand Tunic of the Oracle

Phylactery Will Get you No Where is required to obtain a Grand Robe of the Oracle or a Grand Tunic of the Oracle.

At the very end of the quest, Assistant Jeyular told you:

Assistant Jeyular says 'I am impressed by your efforts. The deeds are truly no less outstanding than my own when I stole into Miragul's Menagerie and stole a most unique tome and learned much of what I am passing along to you. The last step required of you will demand as much attention as all the prior travels and efforts to this point. Here is a decorated box I found in Miragul's laboratory that will form the substance of your phylactery. Once you have acquired and lacquered a precious garnet with the blood of a vampire, then apply the garnet and the five other pieces you've created to the decorated box and you'll have your prize. But remember, a precious garnet can be gained only from a god. As I find it unlikely you shall succeed in crafting a phylactery, and despite my payment in advice, allow me to thank you for your services in another [way].'

You say, 'Way'

Assistant Jeyular says 'Look for Raotin Teawel, I believe he can be found on an island somewhere nearby where you would acquire a robe or tunic of Kael, Skyshrine or Thurgadin manufacture. Take one of those items and my token of service when you are ready and he shall share with you his newest creation, a robe or tunic of great power. If you are not satisfied with your robe or tunic, hand it to the Guardian of K'Arnon and he will exchange it for you.'

Raotin Teawel is on Aviak Island in Ocean of Tears at +1550, +4100. He doesn't appear to respond to hails. Hand him your chest item from the Kael, Skyshrine or Thurgadin quests and the Token of Service.

Int casters receive the Grand Robe of the Oracle and Wis casters receive the Grand Tunic of the Oracle. If you receive the incorrect reward (if someone has only partially completed the quest before you), you may hand in your reward for the alternate reward.

Created: 2022-12-16 12:23:58          
Last Modified By: EQTC Editor Aanuvane          
Last Modified on: 2022-12-17 06:10:37          


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