Reclaiming Argath

This group mission begins with Atleris, Council Pinnacle in Argath, inside the council building on the zone-in level.

Pre-requisites for requesting the raid:
- Completion of "This is Argath"
- Completion of "Shoring Up Defenses"
- Completion of "Protect the Arms"
- Completion of "The Riddle of Steel"
- Completion of "Breaking Ballistae"
- Completion of "Critical Mass"
- Minimum skill level in Alaran Language: 10

You say, 'Hail, Atleris, Council Pinnacle'

You say, 'I'll join you'

Atleris, Council Pinnacle says '[Go] now. Mizzenblast waits by the dock.'

You have been assigned the task 'Reclaiming Argath'.

You say, 'Ready to go!'

Atleris, Council Pinnacle says 'Speak with Mizzenblast when you arrive.'

Atleris, Council Pinnacle says 'May your actions save Argath!'

If you have completed the six pre-quest solo tasks but have not yet done this mission, you see this instead:

You say, 'Hail, Atleris, Council Pinnacle'

Atleris, Council Pinnacle says 'Bursin lives? If you speak truthfully, the Forge will consume ali. I count all of the lost lives of those in the Forge; they have [sacrificed] themselves for Argath. But this is a weighty matter. We always need [help] delivering grain. You could again [speak] with Vitesal, if you wish to solve the mystery of the Forge. Or you could [work] with Alassin and Mizzenblast to defeat our enemies.'

You say, 'Sacrificed?'

Atleris, Council Pinnacle says 'The Forge will erupt. This can be delayed, not prevented. The Mountain will have its vengeance against Erillion. The enemy, and Argath with them, will drown in [steel].'

You say, 'Steel?'

Atleris, Council Pinnacle says 'The Mountain's steel ruined the Belly, and now Erillion occupies it. I would rather the whole of Argath sink into the heart of the mountain than see Erillion conquer my people. Either the Forge will [end] the lives of the enemy in the Belly, or I will.'

You say, 'End?'

Atleris, Council Pinnacle says 'I conspired with the gnome, Mizzenblast. Alir weapons, unleashed upon the Belly, will devastate Erillion. The flying [ships] of the outsiders will swoop over the Belly and rain fire upon our enemies.'

Atleris, Council Pinnacle says 'You would know best how to pilot your own ships. [Join] Mizzenblast, and wipe Erillion from Argath before the Mountain does!'

You say, 'I will join.'

Atleris, Council Pinnacle says '[Go] now. Mizzenblast waits by the dock.'

You have been assigned the task 'Reclaiming Argath'.

You say, 'Go.'

Atleris, Council Pinnacle says 'Speak with Mizzenblast when you arrive.'
Atleris, Council Pinnacle says 'May your actions save Argath!'

LOADING, PLEASE WAIT...
You have entered Argath, Bastion of Illdaera.


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Speak with Mizzenblast 0/1 (Argath)

You say, 'Hail, Mizzenblast'

Mizzenblast says 'Are you the only volunteers Atleris sent? I'm not surprised. The way he talks now, you'd think he would forfeit the lives of everyone in Argath just to defeat Erillion. And what are the lives of a few Norrathian [adventurers] compared to the lives of his own people?'

You say, 'Adventurers?'

Mizzenblast says 'I suppose risking your own life is the cost of exploring new lands and meeting new civilizations. We must choose sides when people are dying. Even though Atleris uses us for his own ends, his cause is just. I have seen enough of Argath to know I will do anything to [save] it.'

You say, 'Save?'

Mizzenblast says 'To do so, I have created my finest weapons yet: the Battle Orb and the Arm Cannon. The Battle Orb works using the same principle as my Exoblast: throw it in the midst of the enemy, and it will explode into shards of steel. The Arm Cannon functions like the LRK: aim it at your target and fire an armor-piercing projectile. With these weapons, and an [airship], you can't lose!'

You say, 'What airship?'

Mizzenblast says 'Aelsworth has been generous enough to lend us his airship for this mission -- well, generous enough to allow me to retrofit the ship with a more powerful steam engine once the [mission] is complete. There is a special feature you should know about this airship. It has a safety device that will bring you to the ship within five seconds if you fall off. There may be a situation where you need to disable this, and even go to the dock. For this, I will give you a device. If you hold the device in your dominant hand, it will keep the airship from protecting you, but only if you are at the dock. This device is powered by the airship, so will only work when it is around. The airship will also remove any corpses that are on it, and deposit them to the docks.'

You say, 'What mission?'

Mizzenblast says 'Take these Battle Orbs and Arm Cannons. I have given Arm Cannons only to those who have no magical abilities. It will allow you to attack your enemies at long range. The Battle Orbs I have given to everyone: when you are over the Belly, drop them on the Erillian troops. Now, ask Aelsworth about -- hold on! What is Magistrate Altara doing here?'

Everyone in the task receives a Battle Orb, an Arm Cannon, and an Airship Safety Suppression Device.

Speak with Magistrate Altara 0/1 (Argath)

You say, 'Hail, Magistrate Altara'

Magistrate Altara says 'Outsider, Atleris sent me. You must know: Erillion and Windsong have taken our defensive towers that float beyond the fortress walls. With their new position, the enemy fires down upon the Arms and the Crown. And even now, Windsong flies more troops toward the Pinnacle. Before you can attack the troops in the Belly, you must [remove] the enemy from the towers!'

You say, 'Remove?'

Magistrate Altara says 'You must hurry. Speak with Aelsworth and board the ship!'

Speak with Aelsworth 0/1 (Argath)

You say, 'Hail, Aelsworth'

Aelsworth says 'My ship isn't coming back in one piece, is it? I never should have made that deal with Mizzenblast...Oh, well, this is my only chance to get that new steam engine. Get on board before I change my mind!'

Board the airship 0/1 (Argath)

Everyone needs to get aboard the airship. NOTE: If you fall off at any time, you'll be ported back to its location. The ship will start moving on its own towards your first target.

Kill 6 invaders on the tower 0/6 (Argath)

Magistrate Altara emote: Kill the casters in the towers on your left!

Kill 6 invaders on the second tower 0/6 (Argath)

Kill 3 invaders that are attacking the Pinnacle 0/3 (Argath)

Magistrate Altara emote: Windsong attacks the Pinnacle!

Kill 3 invaders that are attacking the Pinnacle 0/3 (Argath)

Kill 6 blazemages on the third tower 0/6 (Argath)

For the above five steps, you need to use the Arm Cannons against the mobs (a click does 15k damage). They can also be damaged with regular ranged attacks (spells, archery, throwing).

These mobs won't just stand there and be killed, however. They'll be using ranged attacks against you as well.

Fly toward the Belly 0/1 (Argath)

Magistrate Altara emote: Erillion has broken through defenses on the Arms! Kill them before they reach the top of the Spiral!

Once the first five kill steps are updated, you'll fly over the lower area (the ship will do this itself; you don't need to control it).

Kill 8 siege runners 0/8 (Argath)

Target and attack the eight siege runners.

Enter the Belly 0/1 (Argath)

Magistrate Altara emote: Fend off the magic blasts, and use the Battle Orbs to kill everything you can in the Belly!

Again, the ship will move into position on its own.

Drop your Battle Orbs and kill the enemy below 0/15 (Argath)

Here, you need to target mobs below and click the Battle Orbs to drop bombs on them.

Kill 12 invaders on the final towers 0/12 (Argath)

Same as the first five kill steps -- Arm Cannons and ranged attacks.

Return to the dock 0/1 (Argath)

The ship will return on its own.

Aelsworth emote: No! My airship! What have you done to it?! Mizzenblast, you said everything would be fine!

Speak with Magistrate Altara 0/1 (Argath)

You say, 'Hail, Magistrate Altara'

Magistrate Altara says 'You have done well, but I am afraid our actions are too late to ward off the Mountain's anger. Take this reward for your efforts. Hopefully you will live long enough to get some use from it. [Go] to Atleris as soon as possible, though. We have not much time!'

Collect your reward 0/1 (Argath)

NOTE: Make sure everyone is in range as the chest is opened. Anyone not in range won't get experience from the task.


Reward:
Well Worn Book
Experience
320 platinum

Possible Chest Loot (1 Item + 1 Cantrip Per Task):
Flanged Argathian Mace
Moonglow
Seal of the Reviler
Silver Mesh Veil
Spinestone of the Gravemaster
Velvet Drape of the Emissary

Minor Alaran Cantrip
Lesser Alaran Cantrip

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