Account of the Spear of Mukkir
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Found at the bottom of the Nightmare Gate dungeon (27 Day timer on pick up). Give the unreadable version to Kuyiza bint Zayi for the sealed translated version. Take that to Sarkin Killcrane for a reward and copy of the lore that you can read.
Unreadable Dericost Tome
An unreadable tome written in the runic language of the Dericost.
Pretranslation Author: Yevic Surveil
Translator: Kuyiza bint Zayi
Translator Speech:
You give Kuyiza bint Zayi the Translator Unreadable Dericost Tome.
Kuyiza begins translating and transcribing the text for you, happily chatting along as she works.
Kuyiza bint Zayi the Translator tells you, "It has been such a long while since I have had something new to work with. People usually bring me bits of parchment from Frore... not that I mind Frore..."
Kuyiza bint Zayi the Translator tells you, "Sometimes they bring me something about the undead scholar Rytheran... but I've seen most of what is said in those texts already..."
Kuyiza bint Zayi the Translator tells you, "Then there was that whole Elemental business... well... I wasn't able to leave my cottage because they were everywhere for a time..."
Kuyiza bint Zayi the Translator tells you, "And who would have thought that the Dericost would help us seal up the tunnels of the... oh my..."
Kuyiza stops mid sentence, rapidly finishes her transcriptions and seals the tome with wax.
Kuyiza bint Zayi the Translator tells you, "You are working for the Shadow Hunter Killcrane, yes? Quickly, take this directly to him. Don't dawdle. What is in this tome is of great import."
Kuyiza bint Zayi the Translator gives you Translated Dericost Tome.
Account of the Spear of Mukkir
A translation of an Unreadable Dericost Tome written by Kuyiza bint Zayi of Zaikhal. The original text was discovered within the ruins of Sepulcher of Nightmares.
With respect to His Eternal Splendor, This humble servant presents an account to your lordship of our first contact with the being known only as the Spear of Mukkir. My Lord's knights and captains came across the beast laying upon the south western shores of Killiakti, within viewing sight of the indulgent Yalain retreat. For days, the beast slept fitfully, snarling and speaking in an unrecognizable tongue. We were completely at a loss for what it was
saying, with the exception of the word "Braletain". This beast was aware of the Braletain lineage of Haebrous, though what association it had with them is beyond our knowledge. A fortnight of agitated slumber gave way to a shocking awakening. No sooner had one of our scholars arrived (one whose focus was the recorded history of the Haebrous empire), than had the beast laid waste to a dozen of our bravest skeletons. However, the beast was weakened, hungry, and found no sustenance in our fleshless warriors. It was rapidly subdued
yet again, and our scholar began work on deciphering its guttural speech. From his short time with the beast (meaning the few hours before it turned on the scholar, shattered his chest and ate the scholar's desiccated heart), we were informed that it was the fabled beast known as the Spear of Mukkir. Our records show that such a being once existed in the lands of Haebrous, though its appearance was more akin to a heavily muscled Haebrean than the scaled creature it now was.
Our libraries indicate that a savage from a tribe to the north of the Haebrous territories was captured and brought before the ruling crown of the time, King Braletain of Haebrous. At his queen's behest, Braletain subjected the Spear of Mukkir to life in the gladiatorial pits. As time led on, the Spear of Mukkir gathered an army of slaves and fought their way from the pits and savaged the kingdom, killing many, including Braletain's young wife, Queen Carraida. Days of pillaging and savagery reigned over the city until, without warning or notice, the Spear of Mukkir disappeared.
And now, My Lord, this creature appears. Our scholars connect it to the Spear of Mukkir. It may even be one and the same. However, we have been unable to tame the rage within it and bring its might beneath our control. It is with this that I, ever your humble servant and prefect, request we contain the beast until such a time that we may better control its potential. The sisters, from whom we derive our longevity, are known to have once held the means to contain the essences of others within enchanted crystals. I respectfully
request leave for myself and a small accompaniment of scholars to scour your ancient libraries for a means to contain this beast of darkness so that we may in time devise a method to control it. With each passing day, darkness edges closer and closer to our haven, as if reaching and striving to meet with our savage visitor. Until such a time that a decision is reached, we shall continue to cage the Spear of Mukkir and provide it sustenance as needed. Thankfully, Killiakti is no stranger to Yalaini wanderers. Their hearts
should be sufficient to sate the beast's hunger and calm its spirits. Let us hope that it does not manage to free itself yet again. Your humble and faithful servant, Yevic Surveil
Note
- When giving the Translated Dericost Tome to Sarkin Killcrane:
You give Sarkin Killcrane Translated Dericost Tome.
Killcrane gently unlocks the sealed translation and quickly skims the bulk of Kuyiza bint Zayi's translation.
Sarkin Killcrane tells you, "A Dericost text... Kuyiza always manages to come through on these types of artifacts."
Sarkin Killcrane tells you, "Judging from her translation, this appears to be an account of some creature. Something powerful and driven by the darkness. The text doesn't do very well to describe it physically, merely stating that this creature could bring out the fear on those it fought."
Sarkin Killcrane tells you, "It was a beast of grand stature. Those it confronted were felled in the conflict or driven mad with fear."
Sarkin Killcrane tells you, "If the Raven Hand has managed to release something, or weaken the bonds that hold it, I fear we must act quickly."
Sarkin Killcrane gives you Account of the Spear of Mukkir.
Sarkin Killcrane gives you 3 Trade Notes (250,000).
Sarkin Killcrane tells you, "For now, it appears my search is at a halt. Whatever the goal of the Raven Hand on the Singularity Caul, it seems as though they have achieved it."
You've earned 225,827,294 experience.