Lore of the Dark Spiral

Introduced:

Down Twisting Paths

Related Quests:

The Dark Spiral Quest

Lore of the Dark Spiral

• Value: 0
• Burden: 100
• Properties: Attuned, Bonded
• 7 of 7 pages full.
• This book almost seems to reek of the taint of the shadows and Mukkir who inhabit the Dark Spiral. The book begins in a strong hand, but descends into spidery illegibility.

May this book bear witness to my defection from the light. I am no longer one of the weak, no longer one of those who follow Asheron's ways. I make this choice of my own volition, embracing the ultimate freedom that is the birthright of all living beings. I cast even my name to the wind - no shackle shall hold my identity.

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I have chosen my path - the path of the strong. I do not follow some defeated power, as Bael'zharon was defeated. Nay - my allegiance is only to the strong, to that which will lead me to triumph!

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I remember hearing of my master for the first time. The thrill which ran through me...ah, as only power can thrill! I knew, though those who spoke of my future master spoke in enmity, that I had found truth in this world at last. The only truth in this world is strength, and there is no greater strength.

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Only my master can claim to be so strong. Those who follow the teachings of Isin Dule, they live a lie. They will be swallowed whole! They will be consumed as this paper is consumed by fire!
*the rest of this page is burned away*

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The call! Oh, how they speak of the call which led us to this world, but another calls me. I cannot ignore it, nor do I want to! A call to ruin! A call to greatness!

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Why do they resist? I watched it all, watched the armies break. Some died forever...eaten. Fuel for my great master! Some were fortunate...changed despite themselves, given the gift I seek. Some were slain for the sake of slaughter. But none were allowed to escape.

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I feel insubstantial. I drift. I will no longer be what I am soon. I embrace the last moments of an old life and the beginning of a new existence.

-- Unknown

Notes

• Found in the final room of The Dark Spiral.
• Give to Lieutenant Durgan, Lieutenant Allandal, or Lieutenant Dialossa for a reward:

You allow Lieutenant Durgan to examine your Lore of the Dark Spiral.

You hand over 1 of your Lore of the Dark Spirals.

After reading the tattered pages, Lieutenant Durgan looks pale and shaken. He rapidly regains his composure.

Lieutenant Durgan tells you, "I see that you have succeeded. Never in my wildest dreams would I have imagined that such things were afoot so near to us. I will recommend to Commander Margyle that we begin to prepare to repel whatever dark dreams these shadows and their allies have in store."

You've earned 124,000,000 experience.

Lieutenant Durgan tells you, "And you have served Tethana well. May I interest you in this document? It concisely details what we, the citizens and soldiers of Tethana, would have of any who would claim sovereignity over us. Perhaps reading it will bolster your will as well, and you will be inspired to stand against tyranny? If it does not inspire you, return it to me for a further reward."

Lieutenant Durgan gives you Tethana Manifesto.

You must wait 20h to complete this quest again.

You allow Lieutenant Allandal to examine your Lore of the Dark Spiral.

You hand over 1 of your Lore of the Dark Spirals.

Lieutenant Allandal tells you, "A...a...a thing greater than evil than the Hopeslayer? Can such a thing be? But what?"

Lieutenant Allandal tells you, "It...it must just be rhetoric. But I shall make Queen Elysa aware of this...just in case."

You've earned 124,000,000 experience.

Lieutenant Allandal tells you, "I can only imagine the horrors you have seen. Take this, with the knowledge you have earned it."

Lieutenant Allandal gives you Shield of the Strathelar Elite.

You must wait 20h to complete this quest again.

You allow Lieutenant Dialossa to examine your Lore of the Dark Spiral.

You hand over 1 of your Lore of the Dark Spirals.

The Viamontian spy wipes his forehead nervously.

Lieutenant Dialossa tells you, "I've heard stories of the Hopeslayer. Will the world be shattered under the weight of a greater power? I must warn the king."

You've earned 124,000,000 experience.

Lieutenant Dialossa tells you, "Here is your reward. Fly it proudly."

Lieutenant Dialossa gives you Viamontian Pennant of Loyalty.

You must wait 20h to complete this quest again.