Saga of the Soultaker

So, you want to be a Soultaker, eh? Well, you came at just the right time! First, you must accomplish a task to prove that you're worthy. Have you met a necromancer by the name of Hindemith? He was sent to spy on the followers of Lich King Icarus, but it's been rumored that he's become a follower of that wicked despot! I haven't heard from him at all since the rumors started. Our guild is under increasing pressure to deal with Hindemith, one way or the other. Would you look into this matter for us?

He's been seen around the Tablet of Vision. You should join those who have undertaken the Pilgrimage of Tablet of Vision. You'll likely find Hindemith among them.

• "What is the Pilgrimage of Tablets of Vision?"

Hmm... A Soultaker, eh? You're not ready yet. Come back when you've had more training.

(The quest may only be undertaken by a Necromancer of level 76 or above.)

Excellent!

Well, as I said, Hindemith has been seen near the Tablet of Vision. I believe that he's undertaken the Pilgrimage of the Tablets of Vision! Join that pilgrimage and find out what he's up to.

First, visit High Priest Gregory in the Town of Goddard. He'll tell you what to do next. Take a copy of our guild bulletin with you. Good luck!

Please find out what you can about a necromancer named Hindemith who's been seen near the Tablet of Vision. A while back he was sent to spy on the followers of Lich King Icarus. Word has come to me that he has actually allied with that wicked despot !

I think Hindemith has undertaken the Pilgrimage of the Tablets of Vision. Join that pilgrimage and find out what he's up to.

First, visit High Priest Gregory in the Town of Goddard. He'll tell you what to do next. Pick up a guild bulletin on your way out!

In order for a Necromancer to become a Soultaker, you must shed your mortal perspective and attain the consciousness of the gods. Long ago, the gods sealed this power and dispersed it throughout the world in order to keep Humans from reaching their full potential. You must reclaim this long-denied knowledge one tablet at a time.

The Tablets of Vision hold the secret to this power. Find all six tablets and you will become more powerful than you can imagine. All Soultakers must complete the Pilgrimage of the Tablets of Vision.

Keep an eye out for Hindemith while you're at it... I've heard rumors that he's joined forces with Lich King Icarus!

• "I'll help you."

Ah, you're back! Do you bring news of Hindemith?

• "Hindemith hasn't allied with Lich King Icarus."

I knew it! Hindemith couldn't have done such a thing! This should relieve the pressure our guild has been under, and get Hindemith out from under a cloud as well.

By the way, while you were doing this, you've completed your own Pilgrimage of the Tablets of Vision.

Henceforth you shall be known as a Soultaker! Congratulations!

I knew it! He would never have done such a thing! This will surely put the false rumors about him to rest once and for all.

By the way, congratulations on completing the Pilgrimage of the Tablets of Vision! You've shown that you've got what it takes to be a Soultaker, but...

You don't yet have the strength and ability you need to do a class transfer. Come back when you're ready and I'll make you a Soultaker!

(Only a character of level 76 or above may become a Soultaker. Don't abandon the quest until class transfer is complete.)

Thanks for your hard work. Great job! Congratulations on becoming a Soultaker.

You're not ready to transfer classes. Come back when you've improved your strength and ability and I'll make you a Soultaker.

(Only a character of level 76 or above may become a Soultaker. Don't abandon the quest until class transfer is complete.)

Ah, I heard that you were coming!

Do you remember when Lich King Icarus's gang slaughtered the priests of the Town of Goddard, and then murdered the party sent out to search for them? I heard that Hindemith was seen with the gang at the site of the massacre, but why would he do such a thing?

I'm determined to get to the bottom of this, but as you can see, I can't just pick up and leave! Would you help me?

By the way...

• "What?"

Have you been to the hot springs resort yet? Please go there and speak with Information Broker Bavarin. Bring me the report I asked him for, then I'll tell you exactly what you need to do to find Hindemith.

Ah, the report! Let me see that!

Oh no! It seems my worst fears about Hindemith are true! He's actually joined Lich King Icarus's gang!

First, I suppose I should tell you about the pilgrimage that Hindemith is believed to have undertaken. It's the quest to become a Soultaker. This test requires the pilgrim to absorb knowledge from six stone Tablets of Vision. This process of absorption is known as communing. Each Tablet of Vision has a corresponding Resonance Amulet. These amulets are essential to the process.

It seems the best way to find Hindemith would be to follow the path that he's chosen. I will now give you the first Resonance Amulet. Go to the place where Hindemith was seen last and use it to commune with the Tablet of Vision there. Your new path will then open before you!

• "What do you mean?"

Try communicating with the Tablet of Vision south of the Tower of Insolence using the Resonance Amulet that I gave you. The path will then be revealed to you.

Before you start after Hindemith, I need you to do something for me. Go see Information Broker Bavarin at the hot springs and get the report I asked him to prepare. Bring it to me and I'll tell you how to find Hindemith.

Resonance Amulets and Tablets of Vision have a magical mutual attraction. You can use this force to locate the Tablets of Vision.

Put simply, when you have a Resonance Amulet, the location of the corresponding Tablet of Vision will appear in your mind. Once you find the next amulet, you will see where to find the next tablet. This is the path that Hindemith has chosen, and you will likely find him there.

This process will become clearer to you as you move along. Now, take the Resonance Amulet I gave you and find the first Tablet of Vision south of the Tower of Insolence!

Ah, you're back! Do you bring news of Hindemith?

Yes! So Waldstein saw him recently, eh? Well, now we can be certain that he's on the Pilgrimage of the Tablets of Vision. You're sure to meet up with him if you continue that path.

I have a part of the next Resonance Amulet, but must have the other piece in order to complete it.

• "Where can I find the other piece?"

Then visit the Ketra Orcs to get the missing fragment, the Divine Stone of Wisdom. If you earn the trust of Asefa, guide of dead souls, through Ketra's Messenger Wahkan and prove to her your wisdom, you'll find it.

If you change your mind halfway, you can get it from the best Shaman of Varka Silenos, Soul Guide Udan Mardui through Varka's Messenger Naran Ashanuk. Just bring it to me.

Then visit the Varka Silenos to get the missing fragment, the Divine Stone of Wisdom. If you earn the Soul Guide Udan Mardui through Varka's Messenger Naran Ashanuk and prove to her your wisdom, you'll find it.

If you change your mind halfway, you can get it from the best Shaman of Ketra Orcs, Soul Guide Asefa through through Ketra's Messenger Wahkan, just bring it to me.

Go to the Ketra Orcs or the Varka Silenos to get the missing fragment, the Divine Stone of Wisdom

. They both know the mysterious knowledge of the stone, but not its exact use. They'll give it to the wisest of the tribe. So, it is presented as some kind of mark for 'the wisest man of the tribe.' If you earn the trust of Asefa, guide of dead souls, through Ketra's Messenger Wahkan and prove to her your wisdom, you'll find it. Or, you can get the Divine Stone of Wisdom from Soul Guide Udan Mardui through Varka's Messenger Naran Ashanuk by gaining his trust and proving your wisdom. Either way is fine.

Ah, the Divine Stone of Wisdom! Good job!

I heard that Hindemith was seen yesterday in the Varka Silenos stronghold and the Ketra Orc advance base. He must've been looking for the Resonance Amulet, too! He may be nearing the Tablet of Vision as we speak!

We must hurry! Shall I join these two stones together?

• "Yes, by all means!"

Take the Resonance Amulet to the Tablet of Vision north of the Varka Silenos barracks. If you hurry, you may find Hindemith there!

Asefa is the chief shaman and guide of dead souls of the Ketra Orcs. Udan Mardui holds the same position among the Varka Silenos. Each of them possesses a Divine Stone of Wisdom which is a fragment of this Resonance Amulet. Bring one of the stones to me.

Both tribes seem vaguely aware that the stone contains powerful magic and mysterious knowledge, but they have no idea how to access it! They actually give it away as a prize to the person they think is smartest among them!

Prove your wisdom to Asefa of the Ketra Orcs or Udan Mardui of the Varka Silenos and they will give you the stone.

Which tribe would you prefer to obtain the stone from?

• "I'll deal with the Ketra Orcs."
• "I'll deal with the Varka Silenos."

The Resonance Amulet is now complete. Go find the Tablet of Vision north of the Varka Silenos barracks. If you hurry, you may find Hindemith there!

Oh, you're back! Did you find Hindemith? I suppose he'd already been there, eh? His pilgrimage of the stone tablets is nearing fulfillment. Once he's completed it, it will be impossible to find him! You must find him quickly!

I'll search for him as well...

I do have the Resonance Amulet, but you can't have it. I'll need it to find Hindemith. I can tell you how to find your own amulet, however...

• "How can I get a Resonance Amulet?"

Get your next Resonance Amulet from the Archon of Halisha inside the Four Sepulchers. You must form a party before you attempt this!

If you have trouble forming a party, go to the Shrine of Loyalty and attack the Archon's minions. Their deaths will provide marks of Halisha. Collect 700 of them and the beast himself will appear!

Halisha's minions are known as Grave Scarabs, Scavenger Scarabs, Grave Ants, Scavenger Ants, Shrine Knights and Shrine Guards.

Get your next Resonance Amulet from the Archon of Halisha inside the Four Sepulchers. You must form a party before you attempt this!

If you have trouble forming a party, go to the Shrine of Loyalty and attack the Archon's minions. Their deaths will provide marks of Halisha. Collect 700 of them and the beast himself will appear!

Halisha's minions are known as Grave Scarabs, Scavenger Scarabs, Grave Ants, Scavenger Ants, Shrine Knights and Shrine Guards.

If I keep this up, he'll get away! Somebody help me!

I'd better do something quick or he'll get away!

Oh no, I've lost him again! I must catch him!

If I keep this up he'll get away! Somebody, please help me!

I'd better do something quick or he'll get away!

Huff puff! Thanks for helping me out! I'm Hindemith! Master Hardin sent me to find out what Lich King Icarus is up to. I needed to examine his stronghold closely, so I went undercover and joined the gang of the Lich King himself! I'm sure that set tongues wagging back home!

I recently joined the king on the Pilgrimage of the Stone Tablets. Icarus is very interested in the power of the Tablets of Vision. Naturally, I couldn't allow the power of the last Tablet of Vision to fall into his hands! Without thinking of the consequences, I foolishly attacked him and exposed my true identity!

• "Tell me more."

Huff puff! Thanks for helping me out! I'm Hindemith! Master Hardin sent me to find out what Lich King Icarus is up to. I needed to examine his stronghold closely, so I went undercover and joined the gang of the Lich King himself! I'm sure that set tongues wagging back home!

I recently joined the king on the Pilgrimage of the Stone Tablets. Icarus is very interested in the power of the Tablets of Vision. Naturally, I couldn't allow the power of the last Tablet of Vision to fall into his hands! Without thinking of the consequences, I foolishly attacked him and exposed my true identity!

• Listen to him.

Oh no! He's a handful, alright! Take the Resonance Amulet I gave you and commune with the Tablet of Vision.

Whew! I'm going to follow Icarus a while longer. Take the Resonance Amulet to the Tablet of Vision and commune with it.

Did you say you were sent by Master Hardin? Tell him not to worry. As you now know, contrary to rumors, I would never actually join the gang of Lich King Icarus! I couldn't afford to arouse their suspicious by trying to contact my master...

Yes, that's right! Take this Resonance Amulet that I took from Lich King Icarus to the last stone tablet and commune with it. You've gone through many trials up to now, haven't you? Surely you've done what you need to do in order to transfer class. I'll bet the next time I see you, you'll be a Soultaker! Now I'm off after Icarus!

• "Wait!"

Did you say you were sent by Master Hardin? Tell him not to worry. As you now know, contrary to rumors, I would never actually join the gang of Lich King Icarus! I couldn't afford to arouse their suspicious by trying to contact my master...

Yes, that's right! Take this Resonance Amulet that I took from Lich King Icarus to the last stone tablet and commune with it. You've gone through many trials up to now, haven't you? Surely you've done what you need to do in order to transfer class. I'll bet the next time I see you, you'll be a Soultaker! Now I'm off after Icarus!

There are many footprints on the ground and signs of an explosion. Did a fight happen here? These ashes are the same as the ones I found at the last tablet. Could it be Cursed Bone powder? Hmm... The color's not quite right...

Someone nearby has the Resonance Amulet.

• Examine the area.

Archangel Iconoclasis? Isn't he the one with the wings?

I sense that he has the Resonance Amulet.

The time has come to get the first Resonance Amulet. Destroy Iconoclasis and take his amulet.

Someone nearby must have the Resonance Amulet! It's too noisy now. Try again later when things quiet down a bit.

The footprints, the signs of an explosion and the silver Cursed Bone powder indicate that this was the site of the battle between Hindemith and Iconoclasis! It seems that Hindemith already left on his pilgrimage.

The Tablet of Vision is engraved with incomprehensible hieroglyphs.

• Commune with the Tablet of Vision.

Countless thoughts beyond comprehension sear painfully into your brain. A vision appears of a woman in blue.

Suddenly the location of the next Resonance Amulet becomes clear.

High Priest Gregory in the Town of Goddard has it! Get it from him!

Further communion with this tablet is futile. You must find the next Resonance Amulet!

High Priest Gregory of the Town of Goddard has it.

Someone nearby has the Resonance Amulet.

• Examine the area.

You see two figures. It's Hindemith and Lich King Icarus!

Icarus has the Resonance Amulet!

Listen to Hindemith first.

Someone nearby has the Resonance Amulet, but it's too noisy right now. Wait until it quiets down.

The tablet is covered with indecipherable hieroglyphs.

• Commune with the Tablet of Vision.

A sharp blast of knowlege courses through your cranium! You hear the sound of distant laughter.

A man announces the birth of another Hero.

The woman in blue disagrees... This is the last time she'll see the child!

Communion with the six Tablets of Vision is complete. You've already listened to Hindemith. Go back to Hardin.

Further communion with this tablet would be futile. You've already listened to Hindemith. Go back to Hardin.

High Priest Gregory of the Town of Goddard? Yes, I remember him. He asked me for some information once.

In fact, I still haven't given it to him. It was more work than I expected it to be... It won't be cheap!

• "What do you want for it?"

Bring me some ice crystals and I'll give you the report for the Truth Scholar.

Speak with Chef Jeremy, who's getting ready for a cooking contest. He can tell you where to find some.

So, this is the ice crystal that I've heard so much about! Well, hand it over!

• "Here you go."

Take the report to High Priest Gregory of the Town of Goddard.

You can find ice crystals that continuously generate cold in this hot springs area. Bring me some of them. My back has been bothering me lately, and I want to make an ice pack.

Speak with Chef Jeremy, who's getting ready for a cooking contest. He can tell you where to find some ice crystals.

Oh, that feels great! My back feels better already!

Take this report to High Priest Gregory of the Town of Goddard.

You must have a certain Resonance Amulet to access this Tablet of Vision. You sense that one of the Guardians of Forbidden Knowledge protecting this tablet has the Resonance Amulet.

There is no sign of Hindemith, only a bit of ash on the ground.

The Tablet of Vision is engraved with unreadable hieroglyphs.

• Commune with the Tablet of Vision.

Countless thoughts beyond comprehension sear painfully into your brain. A female voice seems to float on by as if she were quietly laughing at you...

You sense the location of the next Resonance Amulet...

It is being held by someone with wings beside the Tablet of Vision along the southeastern Wall of the Argos.

Further communion with this tablet is futile. It seems that there is no sign of Hindemith. You must go and find the next Resonance Amulet. You sense that the next amulet is being held by someone beside the Tablet of Vision along the southeastern Wall of the Argos.

The Tablet of Vision is useless without a Resonance Amulet. Kill the Archon of Halisha and take it from him.

There's no sign of Hindemith, just the silvery bone powder scattered around the tablet. He must've gone to find the next Resonance Amulet.

• Commune with the Tablet of Vision.

A sharp blast of knowlege courses through your cranium! A vision appears... of a black knight!

The location of the next Resonance Amulet flashes into your mind!

Near the next Tablet of Vision in the northern part of the Forest of the Dead, a suspicious figure seems to have the next Resonance Amulet. This may be your last chance to meet Hindemith! Hurry!

Communing with this tablet is completed. It's time to find the next Resonance Amulet. Near the Tablet of Vision in the northern part of the Forest of the Dead, it seems a suspicious figure has the Resonance Amulet. This may be your last chance to meet Hindemith! Hurry!

There is no sign of Hindemith.

The tablet is covered with indecipherable hieroglyphs.

• I wish to respond to the Tablet.

Countless thoughts beyond comprehension sear painfully into your brain. A female voice seems to float on by as if she were quietly laughing at you...

You sense the location of the next Resonance Amulet...

It is being held by the Guardians of Forbidden Knowledge beside the Tablet of Vision in the southern Valley of the Saints.

Further communion with this tablet is futile. It seems that there is no sign of Hindemith. You must go and find the next Resonance Amulet. You sense that the next amulet is being held by the Guardians of Forbidden Knowledge beside the Tablet of Vision in the southern Valley of the Saints.

Hindemith is nowhere to be found! Only this strange, silver Cursed Bone powder scattered around the tablet. He must have already left to find the next Resonance Amulet.

• Commune with the Tablet of Vision.

Countless thoughts beyond comprehension sear painfully into your brain. You hear a man's voice lingering in the air...

The location of the next Resonance Amulet is revealed to me! The next Resonance Amulet... I can feel that

High Priest Gregory of the Town of Goddard has it. Let's go to Gregory.

Further communion with this tablet would be futile. Get the next Resonance Amulet from High Priest Gregory of the Town of Goddard.