Asheron's Trail

Overview
Quest to gain the ability to use the Portal to Bur at the summoning site at 67.4N, 30.5E.


 * For characters between levels 15 and 80, see the Asheron's Departure Lower quest.
 * It's a good idea to get a tie to the Glystaene Cottages settlement portal (8.8N 60.9E). You'll be going back here several times and it will save you a lot of time.
 * If you pick up the wrong item in one of the dungeons, there is a 30-minute timer for you to pick up another. So don't make a mistake.  The golem inside of each dungeon will verify that you have the correct item if you attempt to give it to him.
 * You cannot skip dungeons, you must do them in the order below.
 * The Bur Portal Summoning quest can be done conveniently while doing this one.

Walkthrough & Notes

 * 1) Speak with Shan Zhen in Cragstone at 25.8N, 49.2E.
 * 2) Speak with the Portal Servitor at the Bur Portal Summoning Site at 67.4N, 30.5E
 * 3) * Route: From Rithwic, take the Glystaene Cottages portal at 8.7N, 60.9E.
 * 4) * Optional Return to Shan Zhen to receive the text,.
 * 5) Enter the to Realaidain Eastern Vault at 52.5N, 39.1E.
 * 6) * Route: Holtburg to Mountain Keep Cottages portal at 40.2N, 35.1E.
 * 7) Pick up the  with the description that contains the words: "a crown studded with emeralds" (it is located on the southwest pedestal of the western side).
 * 8) * Note: The House Golem at the start of the dungeon gives if you pickup and give it the.
 * 9) Return the necklace to the Portal Servitor at the Bur Portal Summoning Site.
 * 10) * Optional Return to Shan Zhen to receive the text,.
 * 11) Enter the Realaidain Northern Vault at 75.8N, 4.3E.
 * 12) * Route: Crater Lake Village to Frosty Dale Cottages portal at 66.3N, 14.3E. (Or run from Neydisa Castle).
 * 13) Pick up the  with the description that contains the words: "a sword ringed in purple fire, with the flames made of artfully layered amethyst shards" (located on the center pedestal on the southern side).
 * 14) * Note: The House Golem at the start of the dungeon gives if you pickup and give it the.
 * 15) Return item to the Portal Servitor at the Bur Portal Summoning Site.
 * 16) * Optional Return to Shan Zhen to receive the text,.
 * 17) Enter the to Realaidain Western Vault at 58.0N, 20.8W.
 * 18) * Route: Stonehold to Hidden Valley portal at 69.6N, 20.2W.
 * 19) * You cannot run directly to the vault due to high cliffs and will need to go to the left or right to find a way onto the plateau (for example at 59.2N 19.8W).
 * 20) Pick up the  with the description that contains the words: "an alternating pattern of diamonds and engraved leaves" (located on the south east pedestal on the northern side).
 * 21) * Note: The House Golem at the start of the dungeon gives if you pickup and give it the.
 * 22) Return item to the Portal Servitor at the Bur Portal Summoning Site to receive.
 * 23) Bring the journal to Shan Zhen in Cragstone to gain access to Bur.

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Opening Dialog

 * Shan Zhen tells you, "I need to ask your help, and you may possibly even need my help. We still seek much information about Asheron before he left Dereth. The Portal Servitor Golem that kept track of Asheron's last movements prior to his departure to Bur still maintains a very tight security and refuses to divulge its master's secrets! Please travel to the Empyrean temple at 67.4N 30.5E and see if you can get the Golem to reveal what it knows! If you do this, I think I can attune you to be able to pass to Bur, despite Asheron's wards."

Portal Servitor

 * Portal Servitor tells you, "I sense that the apprentices of the sword sage have sent you. This is meet by my master's wishes.  But I must ensure that you are a true friend of my master.  You must bring me three heirlooms of the House of Realaidain.  A true friend of my master would know such artifacts.  Bring me first the necklace that belonged to my master's family."

Returning to Shan Zhen

 * Shan Zhen tells you, "Ah, you've made contact with the Portal Servitor? Excellent.  But it demands some kind of family heirloom of Asheron's?  A necklace that once belonged to House Realaidain?  I half-expected some kind of test like this.  Here, this note may illuminate your search for such a necklace..."
 * Shan Zhen gives you Eastern Vault Notes.

House Golem

 * House Golem tells you, "My master left me here to pass knowledge along to those who serve the sword sage. Is that you?  I cannot fulfill my function and give you what I was charged to give you because I have been damaged by the servants of evil, who have taken over this vault.  Seek out the dark mage that bears the portion of Imbued Pyreal that was taken from me.  Bring me back that which I have lost, and I will be able to fulfill my master's geas."
 * You give House Golem Imbued Pyreal Mote.
 * House Golem tells you, "This is what I seek. I am now fully capable of discharging the duties upon which my master laid me.  He left a note for me to give to those who would follow him at the direction of the sword sage.  I give this to you now and consider my duty fulfilled."
 * House Golem gives you A Note on Ancient Necklaces.

Portal Servitor

 * You give Portal Servitor Ancient Necklace.
 * You note that any other versions of the necklace that you have taken have vanished as well.
 * You hand over all of your Ancient Necklaces.
 * Portal Servitor tells you, "This is the necklace that once belonged to House Realaidain. It was the necklace which my mistress Lady Maila wore most often, given to her by my master Lord Atlan after the birth of their son, my master Lord Asheron.  You have proven yourself worthy to seek the second heirloom.  I require a ring that once belonged to House Realaidain.  Seek out the true and proper ring.  Do not be fooled by false rings."
 * You've earned 6,891,063 experience.

Returning to Shan Zhen

 * Shan Zhen tells you, "The Portal Servitor demands a ring of the House of Realaidain? Fair enough, I believe I have a piece of information that would illuminate your search..."
 * Shan Zhen gives you Northern Vault Notes.

Handing in Ancient Ring to Portal Servitor

 * You give Portal Servitor Ancient Ring.
 * You note that any other versions of the ring that you have taken have vanished as well.
 * You hand over all of your Ancient Rings.
 * Portal Servitor tells you, "This is the ring that once belonged to House Realaidain. It was the ring with which my master Lord Atlan sealed his documents and signified his lordly commands.  You have proven yourself worthy to seek the third heirloom.  I require a goblet that once belonged to House Realaidain.  Seek out the true and proper goblet.  Do not be fooled by false goblets."
 * You've earned 6,891,063 experience.

Returning to Shan Zhen

 * Shan Zhen tells you, "So now, the Portal Servitor seeks a goblet of the House of Realaidain? I think I have a note that would help this search..."
 * Shan Zhen gives you Western Vault Notes.

Handing in Ancient Goblet to Portal Servitor

 * You give Portal Servitor Ancient Goblet.
 * You note that any other versions of the goblet that you have taken have vanished as well.
 * You hand over all of your Ancient Goblets.
 * Portal Servitor tells you, "This is the goblet that once belonged to House Realaidain. It was the vessel from which my master Lord Atlan and my mistress Lady Maila drank at their betrothal feast.  You have proven yourself worthy to receive the knowledge my master Lord Asheron left behind.  Bring it to the apprentices of the sword sage."
 * Portal Servitor gives you Asheron's Departure Journal.
 * You've earned 6,891,063 experience.

Handing in Asheron's Departure Journal to Shan Zhen

 * You give Shan Zhen Asheron's Departure Journal.
 * Shan Zhen tells you, "At last! The item we seek!"
 * Shan Zhen looks closely at the book.
 * Shan Zhen tells you, "Yet I fear that it doesn't have any new information. Still, you've done as I asked, so I shall assist you."
 * Shan Zhen touches your forehead and mutters a few words.
 * Shan Zhen tells you, "Now it will be possible to pass through Prince Borelean's portal to Bur. You have my thanks, Queen Elysa's thanks, and the thanks of my mistress, whom I should not name."
 * You've earned 6,891,063 experience.