Celestial Hand

Related topics: Factions, Eldrytch Web, Radiant Blood

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General

One of the three Societies of Dereth, along with the Eldrytch Web and Radiant Blood, first mentioned in the Investigate the Factions quest added during the Introductions event. Labeled as the 'good' faction in ACVault's interview with Andy "Frelorn" Cataldo.

Advancement

• Adept - 95 Ribbons - Aldrion of the Celestial Hand - Adept Test
• Knight - 195 Ribbons (290 total) - Francesca du Orza - Knight Test
• Lord - 295 Ribbons (585 total) - Philonius Porbandar - Lord Test
• Master - 395 Ribbons (980 total) - Alicia Bladesworn - Master Test

Quests

Faction quests are quests related to the 2 player factions (Rossu Morta and Whispering Blade). Each character is eligible to join the faction of their choice. Aligning with a faction allows a charater to do quests related to that faction.

Although similar in lore definition, factions are different from Societies of Dereth. Faction quest mechanics are entirely separate from those of each society.

Rossu Morta

Must be completed in order:

Step	Quest Name	Level Restriction	Rewards
1	Dericost Ruin Quest	1+	Kam'shir, Friend of Sanamar Token
2	Knights of Karlun Quest	40+	Breastplate of Karlun, Champion of Sanamar Token
3	Red Bull of Sanamar Quest	50+	Medallion of the Red Bull, Hero of Sanamar Token
4	Whispering Blade Infiltration	80+	Rossu Morta Boots
5	Rossu Morta Chapterhouse Access	100+	Ring of the Rossu Morta
5b	Lost Messenger (Optional)	120+	Royal Runed Weapons:
6	Grael's Summoning Chamber	140+	Rossu Morta Chapterhouse Recall Orb, Red Rune Silveran Weapons:

Whispering Blade

Must be completed in order:

Step	Quest Name	Level Restriction	Rewards
1	Eleonora's Heart Quest	1+	Kam'shir, Friend of Silyun Token
2	Knights of Karlun Quest	40+	Breastplate of Karlun, Champion of Silyun Token
3	Marauder's Lair Quest	40+	Grand Mother's Medallion, Hero of Silyun Token
4	Shade Iron	80+	Whispering Blade Boots
5	Whispering Blade Chapterhouse Access	100+	Ring of the Whispering Blade
5b	Pheraion's Sanctum Quest (Optional)	120+	Royal Runed Weapons:
6	Tracking Grael	140+	Whispering Blade Chapterhouse Recall Orb, Red Rune Silveran Weapons:

Faction Neutral Quests

Quest Name	Level Restriction	Rewards	Notes
Head of Baron Entemarre	80+	Whispering Blade Gloves	Although a Whispering Blade quest in nature, there are no faction requirements for this quest.
Sword of Bellenesse	100+	Shield of Sanamar or Shield of Silyun or Replica Sword of Bellenesse	80-100+ in difficulty. A quest with agents for Sanamar, Silyun, and unaligned.
Fort Tethana Tug of War	50+	Blade of the Realm or Renlen's Grace	A quest with agents for Sanamar and New Aluvia.
Plateau Village Transit	30+	Shield of Strathelar	Next quest in Fort Tethana series.
The Dark Spiral Quest	126+	Shield of the Strathelar Elite or Tethana Manifesto or Viamontian Pennant of Loyalty	Next quest in Fort Tethana series. A quest with agents for Sanamar, New Aluvia, and Teth.
Grael's Rage	40+	Rage of Grael Gem	A quest with agents for Sanamar, New Aluvia, and unaligned.

Resetting Faction Alignment

• Loyalty Reset Quest (Once Per Character - 60+)
• If you want to reset ("plumb") your alignment, speak to:

• Lydda in Ayan Baqur (for Sanamar/Rossu Morta flagged characters)
• Giordonni in Sanamar (for Silyun/Whispering Blade flagged characters)

• This is only possible as long as you haven't finished the Chapterhouse Access Quest.

See also

• 2006/06 - Rossu Morta vs Whispering Blade (Live Event)
• Factions
• Societies of Dereth
• Society Quests

Members

Leaders: Ben Ten, Harlune

NPCs:

Name	Quest	Title	Rank	Location
Aito Shikun	Investigate the Factions	Hand Historian	0	N/A
Aldrion of the Celestial Hand		Inspector of Adepts	3 - Knight	Celestial Hand Stronghold
Ali bin Qasid		Dark Isle Scout Taskmaster	1 - Initiate	Celestial Hand Stronghold
Alicia Bladesworn		Inspector of Masters	5 - Master	Celestial Hand Stronghold
Aurellia du Cinghalle		Moar Gland Collection Taskmaster	3 - Knight	Celestial Hand Stronghold
Balon Strongarm	Undead Jaw Bone Collector Task	Jaw Collecton Taskmaster	1 - Initiate	Celestial Hand Stronghold
Boroth Bearhand		Falatact Report Taskmaster	1 - Initiate	Celestial Hand Stronghold
Candrus Steady-Hand	Investigate the Factions	Scout of the Hand	0	Graveyard
Celestial Hand Quartermaster	Society Armor	Society Officer	5 - Master	Celestial Hand Stronghold
Celestial Illuminator (Creature)	Lord Rytheran's Journal	N/A	0	Lord Rytheran's Private Sanctum
Commendations Officer		Society Officer	5 - Master	Celestial Hand Stronghold
Eccai Marinni	Shambling Archivist Destroyer	Bounty Taskmaster	1 - Initiate	Celestial Hand Stronghold
Erline the Fleet	Damaging The Deep	Dark Isle Assassin Taskmaster	1 - Initiate	Celestial Hand Stronghold
Farnor the Archmage	N/A	Society Archmage	5 - Master	Celestial Hand Stronghold
Francesca du Orza		Inspector of Knights	4 - Lord	Celestial Hand Stronghold
Gavin Hammerstone		Shoguth Hunt Task Master	5 - Master	Celestial Hand Stronghold
Giovanni di Alduressa		Bandit Boss Taskmaster	3 - Knight	Celestial Hand Stronghold
Giri bint Ashud		Jungle Flower Taskmaster	3 - Knight	Celestial Hand Stronghold
Hidoshi Kawara		Black Coral Taskmaster	1 - Initiate	Celestial Hand Stronghold
Jentha Strongarm		Magshuth Hunt Taskmaster	5 - Master	Celestial Hand Stronghold
Joku Shunja	Investigate the Factions	Hand Recruiter	0	Ayan Baqur
Kanji Hatashiya		Artifacts Task Master	5 - Master	Celestial Hand Stronghold
Kaymor ibn Dumandi		High Priest Task Master	5 - Master	Celestial Hand Stronghold
Kirina of the Celestial Hand	Celestial Hand Initiation	Society Recruiter	3 - Knight	Hebian-To
Kieran Stronghammer		Blessed Moarsman Hunt Taskmaster	3 - Knight	Celestial Hand Stronghold
Kiko		Coral Tower Task Master	5 - Master	Celestial Hand Stronghold
Kojina		Glowing Jungle Lily Taskmaster	3 - Knight	Celestial Hand Stronghold
Marconi di Bellenesse		Moguth Hunt Task Master	5 - Master	Celestial Hand Stronghold
Mashira bint Tamur	Wight Blade Sorcerer Kill Task	Wight Mage Taskmaster	1 - Initiate	Celestial Hand Stronghold
Philonius Porbandar		Inspector of Lords	4 - Lord	Celestial Hand Stronghold
Promotions Officer		Society Officer	5 - Master	Celestial Hand Stronghold
Shishalti bint Jaffa		Spawn Pools Task Master	5 - Master	Celestial Hand Stronghold
Shopkeeper Polly	N/A	Society Shopkeep	4 - Lord	Celestial Hand Stronghold
Streza du Vorchass		Delivery Taskmaster	1 - Initiate	Celestial Hand Stronghold
Sudeko Nojiri	Defeating Vaeshok	Ruschk Boss Taskmaster	1 - Initiate	Celestial Hand Stronghold
Turiq al Qorra		Wall Carving Taskmaster	1 - Initiate	Celestial Hand Stronghold
Society Breastplate Armorsmith	Society Armor	Society Armorsmith	4 - Lord	Celestial Hand Stronghold
Society Gauntlets Armorsmith	Society Armor	Society Armorsmith	1 - Initiate	Celestial Hand Stronghold
Society Girth Armorsmith	Society Armor	Society Armorsmith	4 - Lord	Celestial Hand Stronghold
Society Greaves Armorsmith	Society Armor	Society Armorsmith	2 - Adept	Celestial Hand Stronghold
Society Helm Armorsmith	Society Armor	Society Armorsmith	5 - Master	Celestial Hand Stronghold
Society Pauldrons Armorsmith	Society Armor	Society Armorsmith	3 - Knight	Celestial Hand Stronghold
Society Sollerets Armorsmith	Society Armor	Society Armorsmith	1 - Initiate	Celestial Hand Stronghold
Society Tassets Armorsmith	Society Armor	Society Armorsmith	2 - Adept	Celestial Hand Stronghold
Society Vambraces Armorsmith	Society Armor	Society Armorsmith	3 - Knight	Celestial Hand Stronghold
Society Vault Keeper		Society Officer	0	Celestial Hand Stronghold
Zho Heishan	Disturbance in the Ley Lines	Hidden Hand	0	Wai Jhou

Principles & Philosophy

• Aligned with The Light.
• Wishes to continue the partnership between Isparians and the few remaining Yalain.
• Wishes to harness the power of the Ley Lines to:
  • Defend against The Nameless and the forces of Shadow.
  • Defend Dereth, making it a secure and peaceful place.
  • Free the Yalain from portal space.
• Not in direct support of Asheron, but shares many values.
• Not allied with Elysa Strathelar or New Aluvia, but not opposed to them either.

Criticisms

• Seen as too "good" by some or lacking depth.
• Conspiracy theories involving a much more pro-Yalain agenda than laid out in the Principles of the Celestial Hand, including the return of the Yalain and subsequent enslavement or eradication of the Isparian population.

Related Lore

• 04-2008 - Upping the Ante - Rollout
• 05-2008 - Principles of the Celestial Hand
• 08-2008 - Ancient Powers - Rollout
• 08-2008 - Celestial Hand Initiate's Handbook