Al-Arqas

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Al-Arqas, located at 31.2S, 13.7E in the middle of the A'mun Desert, was at one time an arrival point for new Isparians. However, the outposts and advocate spires were destroyed by Martine long ago. The town is now scarcely populated, as there are few unique NPCs here, and quicker routes have opened up to the Gharu'ndim master mage, such as Xarabydun.

Original Manual Text

The A'mun Desert is a hostile place, reminiscent of the trackless Naqut on Ispar. The dunes stretch beneath the sweltering sun for mile upon mile, with little water or hope of shelter. Even within such harsh lands, however, there are rare islands of succor: oases where fresh water miraculously bubbles forth, creating motes of greenery amid the wastes. Such a place is Al-Arqas (literally, "The Haven"), which sprang into being only recently, when Gharu'ndim desert-walkers discovered a hitherto unknown spring in the A'mun's southern expanses. Though less than half a year old, the town is already flourishing, as it provides a convenient halfway-point for travelers moving between Yaraq an southern towns like Uziz and Khayyaban.

Points of Interest

The Djubar Amitri, a pool of fresh, surprisingly cool water, forms the heart of the oasis where Al-Arqas has arisen. Though it is small, the spring that feeds it keeps it filled, even during the dry season. Less than a year ago, the pool began to emit clouds of cold mist. The reason for this is unknown, though doomsayers claim it heralds a coming disaster.
In the dunes east of the oasis, a portal leads to an old compound once used by the Empyrean to train their young in the arts of war. The portal was buried beneath the sands intil shortly after the Gharu'ndim first arrived in Dereth, when a storm uncovered it. For a time, bandits dwelt within, but they were driven out when the desert folk settled Al-Arqas. Now, Drudges prowl its empty vaults.

Portals

To Al-Arqas

Location	Coords	Destination	Coords	Restrictions
Town Network	Gharu'ndim (West)	Al-Arqas	31.3S, 13.2E	None

From Al-Arqas

Location	Coords	Destination	Coords	Restrictions
Al-Arqas	31.2S, 13.9E	Town Network	--	None
Mannikin Foundry	31.2S, 13.8E	Nanto	51.0S, 81.7E	None

Settlement Portals

Location	Coords	Destination	Coords	Restrictions
Al-Arqas	33.5S, 12.9E	Ahr-Zona	21.6S, 18.5E	None
Al-Arqas	33.5S, 13.2E	Al-Hatar Settlement	34.5S, 18.1E	None
Al-Arqas	33.6S, 13.1E	Al-Kasan Settlement	33.2S, 9.8E	None
Al-Arqas	33.5S, 13.1E	Al-Nosaj	12.0S, 14.4E	None
Al-Arqas	33.5S, 13.2E	Arqasanti	24.7S, 15.2E	None
Al-Arqas	33.5S, 13.0E	Bleached Skull Wastes Settlement	14.5S, 9.6E	None
Al-Arqas	33.4S, 13.1E	Desert Mirage Cottages	15.2S, 13.7E	None
Al-Arqas	33.4S, 13.2E	Djinaya Wind Cottages	22.3S, 11.1E	None
Al-Arqas	33.6S, 13.2E	Dry Bone Manors	29.5S, 18.8E	None
Al-Arqas	33.6S, 13.0E	Hamud Cottages	21.6S, 15.2E	None
Al-Arqas	33.6S, 13.1E	Monument Sands Settlement	37.9S, 16.0E	None
Al-Arqas	33.6S, 13.0E	Pillars-on-the-Sea Cottages	44.0S, 8.7E	None
Al-Arqas	33.4S, 13.2E	Tarn Vinara Villas	28.2N, 25.4W	None

Points of Interest

Landscape POIs

31.2S, 13.8E - Al-Arqas Bind Stone
33.5S, 13.1E - Al-Arqas Settlement Portals
27.8S, 12.1E - Drudge Crypt
30.8S, 17.1E - Festival Stone of Solclaim
28.1S, 13.8E - Al-Arqas North Outpost
31.3S, 10.7E - Al-Arqas West Outpost
31.3S, 10.7E - Al-Arqas West Outpost
34.2S, 20.3E - Glowing Pillars
34.6S, 12.3E - Renegade Camp
24.8S, 19.7E - Skeleton Bunker

Lifestones

31.3S, 13.5E - In Town
28.1S, 13.8E - At the Al-Arqas North Outpost
31.2S, 10.8E - At the Al-Arqas West Outpost
32.5S, 15.9E - Southeast of Town

Dungeons

Dungeon	Coordinates	Wiki Map	ACmaps	Other	Quests
Abandoned Shops	32.3S, 12.7E	--	0159	--	--
Bone Lair	29.4S, 7.0E	--	0145	--	--
Desert Ruin	31.8S, 15.8E	--	0167	--	--
Mannikin Foundry	31.2S, 13.8E	--	545A	--	--
Mosswart Maze	25.2S, 19.4E	--	02CA	--	--
Unfinished Temple	30.1S, 9.1E	--	015B	--	--

NPCs

NPC Name	Location	Type	Details
Adara al-Rajin	In Town - 31.0S, 13.7E, 2nd floor	Quest	Realaidain Raiment
Agent of the Arcanum	In Town - 31.6S, 13.5E	Collector	Housing
Apprentice Cook (Al-Arqas)	In Town - 31.1S, 13.9E	Quest	Crafter Quest
Archmage (Al-Arqas)	Outskirts - 34.3S, 14.4E	Shopkeeper	Magic Supplies
Archmage Jiz ibn Ijfai	In Town - 31.0S, 14.0E, 2nd floor	Shopkeeper	Portal gems, spell components, mana stones
Bashkiya the Scribe	In Town - 31.0S, 14.0E, 1st floor	Shopkeeper	Guide books, rumors, directions
Collector	In Town - 31.0S, 13.7E, 1st floor	Collector	Collector of various trophies
Healer Sunwi	In Town - 31.3S, 13.8E	Shopkeeper	Potions, healing kits
Hinnabqiq the Jeweler	In Town - 31.3S, 13.4E, 1st floor	Shopkeeper	Gems, jewelry, guides, lockpicks, tools
Itir ibn Ativ the Barkeep	In Town - 31.1S, 14.1E, 1st floor	Shopkeeper	Food, drink, directions
Jalina al-Hajj	In Town - 31.1S, 13.9E	Quest	Homecoming Pennant
Jilsaya bint Dah	In Town - 31.3S, 13.5E, 1st floor	Quest	Exploration Society Letters Al-Arqas Starter Quests
Journeyman Scrivener of War Magic	In Town - 31.5S, 13.7E, 2nd floor	Shopkeeper	Scrolls, foci
Journeyman Scrivener of Item Magic	In Town - 31.5S, 13.7E, 2nd floor	Shopkeeper	Scrolls, foci
Journeyman Scrivener of Creature Magic	In Town - 31.5S, 13.7E, 1st floor	Shopkeeper	Scrolls, foci
Journeyman Scrivener of Life Magic	In Town - 31.5S, 13.7E, 1st floor	Shopkeeper	Scrolls, foci
Muta al-Mai the Bowyer	In Town - 31.0S, 13.7E, 1st floor	Shopkeeper	Missile weapons and ammunition
Nurbaha bint Dah	Outskirts - 31.3S 10.8E	Quest	Rusted Knife Quest
Sarqah bint Ak	Outskirts - 28.1S 13.6E	Quest	Drudge Charm Quest
Shopkeep Qufar ibn Ijtalwa	In Town - 31.1S, 14.1E, 1st floor	Shopkeeper	Armor, weapons, containers, cooking items
Shopkeeper Tirua	Outskirts - 31.3S, 10.8E	Shopkeeper	Armor, weapons, containers
Shopkeeper Yasiya	Outskirts - 28.2S, 13.8E	Shopkeeper	Armor, weapons, containers
Sidzika the Grocer	In Town - 31.0S, 14.0E, 1st floor	Shopkeeper	Food, cooking items
Smith Dah bint Nas	In Town - 31.0S, 13.7E	Shopkeeper	Armor, weapons
Tailor Najsun	In Town - 31.0S, 14.0E, 1st floor	Shopkeeper	Clothes
Town Crier	In Town - 31.3S, 13.2E In Town - 31.2S, 13.6E In Town - 31.3S, 14.2E	Misc	Provides rumors
Wedding Planner	In Town - 31.6S, 13.5E	Shopkeeper	Wedding Trials