Assault Against the Olthoi Invasion

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September 19, 2003 - Aluvian, Gharu'ndim & Sho Nests 1 - 3
--Olthoi Matron Nymph, Level 40
--portal restricted to levels 1-19
--Nest, Level 40
  Aluvian: 9.6N, 52.0E
  Gharun'dim: 10.3S, 12.2E
  Sho: 48.7S, 80.0E

Zen Tek Ken of FF reports: I have found 2 so far (Olthoi Matron Nymphs) one in A’mun Desert and one near Nanto. I think it took more war shots to kill then the matron that spawns in Dires. On Death It summons a portal where it first spawned to a dungeon that is restricted to 1-19 non tie able or summon able. Both had summoned the portal, I was of course to high to go in.

Managed to take a lowbie char on another account through the 1-19 portal I found. Just did the 1-19 portal the Olthoi Matron Nymph summoned. Inside was some olthoi grubs and a nest. After killing I got this text:

Rippeas Mule rends the nest in the Gharu'ndim lands. The beacon crumbles, and with it the will of the olthoi. They flee the surface and in their wake other creatures return to the surface.
The room begins to shudder, the portal looks to be a safe escape from this place, as waiting to recall may take too long. Hurry to the portal!

Darktide: Dark-Fyre
Frostfell: Rippeas Mule
Harvestgain: Gallows
Leafcull: Altoid
Morningthaw:
Solclaim:
Thistledown: Built From Scratch
Wintersebb: Mule of Shadows
 

Zen Tek Ken of FF sends a new report: I manage to find all 3 lvl 1-19 matron nymphs and defeat the nest inside the dungeons they summoned.

A crushing blow from Rippeas Mule rips the olthoi nest in the Aluvian lands apart. The beacon that called the olthoi to these lands has been destroyed. As the chitin warriors are driven from the surface, the former denizens return to claim the land once more.

Darktide: Dark-Fyre
Frostfell: Rippeas Mule
Harvestgain:
Leafcull: Carpe Noctem
Morningthaw:
Solclaim: Peerless'
Thistledown: Built From Scratch
Wintersebb: Mule of Shadows


With a mighty blow, Rippeas Mule shreds the nest in Sho lands. With the beacon that called them to these lands destroyed, the olthoi retreat from the landscape. As the olthoi dig beneath the surface, other creatures find their way back to the surface.

Darktide: Phades
Frostfell: Rippeas Mule
Harvestgain: Stuckey
Leafcull: Altoid
Morningthaw:
Solclaim: Green Monk
Thistledown: Built From Scratch
Wintersebb: X-bower

September 20, 2003 - Nest 4
--Olthoi Matron, Level 70
--portal restricted to levels 20-39
--Nest Level 60, Al-Arqas: 36.6S, 12.2E

In the southern desert, an Olthoi Matron has stormed through the sands to lay waste to all. Brave adventurers are needed to destroy her.

Hi, Maggie!  This is Syrlacc of WE. My level 31 Archer Crylac,along with another player just slayed the Egg in the Southern Desert. The timer on the spawn of the Matron seems to be 2 hours, and it spawned right at the coords you posted. The nest itself has a handful of low-level olthoi like Nymphs, some Grubs, and the egg, which has a lot of health but no attack on its own.  Attached are some screenshots. Keep up the great work!

Insane Killer rips the Olthoi Matron apart with their blow. As the matron crumples to the ground, a portal swirls into being.

The nest in the southern desert of Osteth is destroyed by Bella Raven. The olthoi still cover the landscape.

Darktide: Diadems
Frostfell: Ebd ii
Harvestgain: Arat Sharpe
Leafcull: Code
Morningthaw: Haruka
Solclaim: One Bourbon
Thistledown: Bella Raven
Wintersebb: Crylac

September 22, 2003 - Nest 5
--Olthoi Matron, Level 70
--portal restricted to levels 20-39
--Nest Level 60, Uziz: 6.4S, 27.0E

The central desert of Osteth shudders as an Olthoi Matron breaks through the surface of the land. The horde there is bolstered by her appearance.

Tara Malkav of MT reports: Maggie -- I'm just writing in to confirm the finding of another olthoi nest on Morningthaw. Paraduck and I discovered the matron for the portal (20-39) just outside Uziz at 6.4S, 27.0E. We got on two of our lower level chars and my level 21 archer (xbow) Vidorian Malkav got the kill\global.

In the central desert of Osteth a brave warrior, Vidorian Malkav, destroys the olthoi nest there. The olthoi remain undeterred by the effort of the warriors, and the invasion continues.
The room begins to shake and become unstable. The portal appears to be the safest route from this place.

Julian's Touch sends this report from TD: So I started to ran around Samsur, and I received the coords by irc chat. The matron was at: 6.4S, 27E
I asked to camp it, while I was getting my level 23 bow guy.

Level 70 Matron, I couldn't take a pic. As soon she got killed, a portal opened (20-39). I went inside, 2 nymphs and 2 drones were at drop.
Easy cleaned. Te large room also contained some grubs, and the Nest, level 60. I couldn't ID it either. I killed it and got this message:

In the central desert of Osteth a brave warrior, Touch of Julian, destroys the olthoi nest there. The olthoi remain undeterred by the effort of the warriors, and the invasion continues.

Darktide: High Way Robber
Frostfell: Kenji
Harvestgain: Cates
Leafcull:
Morningthaw: Vidorian Malkav
Solclaim: One Scotch
Thistledown: Touch of Julian
Wintersebb: Mr Croup

September 24, 2003 - Nest 6
--Olthoi Matron, Level 70
--portal restricted to levels 20-39
--Nest Level 60, Al-Jalima: 8.8N, 17.4E

Hey Maggie it's Julian's Touch from TD. We just got a broadcast:

The northern desert of Osteth shudders as an Olthoi Matron breaks through the surface of the land. The horde there is bolstered by her appearance.

So I started to run around Al-Jalima, and I received the coords by irc chat. The matron was at 8.8N, 17.4E

I must admit something .... the broadcast appeared 5 min on HG before us [Julian sent in a correction that Zen Tek Ken of FF first discovered this nest], so they found the matron before we got our broadcast on TD lol

Level 70 Matron. As soon she got killed a portal opened (20-39). I went inside, 2 nymphs and 2 Gardeners were at the drop. Easy cleaned. The large room contained also some grub, and the Nest (level 60).

Nest is shattered by your assault!
Beneath the sands of the northern Osteth desert, Touch of Julian has struck a mighty blow against the Olthoi Horde. As the nest crumples beneath the assault, the olthoi retreat beneath the sand. The invasion is driven away from the majority of central Osteth.
The room begins to shake and become unstable. The portal appears to be the safest route from this place.

Just after the kill, we got this one :
In the southern desert, an Olthoi Matron has stormed through the sands to lay waste to all. Brave adventurers are needed to destroy her.

But it's a bug I think. It was reported that the matron summon the portal, but no nest inside. Now the 20-39 Area is back to normal spawn!  I would like to thank a lot SHAOLIN of TD, cause he helped me on the 5th and 6th matron kill, and supported me from outside :)

Darktide: Diadems
Frostfell: Rippea
Harvestgain: Jeffrey
Leafcull: Dark Interior
Morningthaw:
Solclaim: One Beer
Thistledown: Touch of Julian
Wintersebb: Carrageenan
 

September 26, 2003 - Nest 7
--Adolescent Olthoi Matron, Level 90
--portal restricted to levels 40-59
--Nest Level 80 - Kara: 86.0S, 47.1E

Near Kara an Olthoi Matron stalks the land. Her brood swarms about her and makes their way toward the settlements of the area.

Jarfirak caves the chest of the Matron in. As the olthoi falls, a portal is created into the darkness.

As Ahms Merahk levels a final blow against the nest in the southeastern mountains of Osteth, the cries of a matron can be heard in the vicinity of Crater Village. Beneath Kara, there are sounds of a swarm scurrying beneath the surface.

Darktide:
Frostfell: Aldarian, Pack Xp Pusher
Harvestgain: Zelatos
Leafcull: Platinum X
Morningthaw: Little Icelord
Solclaim: Ahms Merahk, Enishi Yukishiro
Thistledown: Orinoco of TD
Wintersebb: Scallywags

September 26, 2003 - Nest 8
--Adolescent Olthoi Matron, Level 90
--portal restricted to levels 40-59
--Nest Level 80 - Crater: 66.2N, 9.6E

Dead-eye De'Marco carves the nest in the northern mountains open. As the foul gas and liquid of the nest spill to the cave floor, the sound of olthoi thundering beneath the caverns grows louder. Reports of another matron stalking the southern land bridge require immediate response!
The room begins to shudder; the portal looks to be a safe escape from this place, as waiting to recall may take too long. Hurry to the portal!

Darktide:
Frostfell: Ludrim
Harvestgain: Rising Phoenix
Leafcull: Great Djinni
Morningthaw: Little Icelord
Solclaim: Kennedy, Enishi Yukishiro
Thistledown: Dead-eye De'Marco
Wintersebb: Gloyn

September 26, 2003 - Nest 9
--Adolescent Olthoi Matron, Level 90
--portal restricted to levels 40-59
--Nest Level 80 - Southern Landbridge: 86.5S, 8.0W

Quazar'The Brave' smashes the carapace of the Olthoi Matron inward, as she crumples to a heap, a portal beckons you toward the nest beyond.

You beat Nest to a lifeless pulp! For 10 729 XP.
The nest folds in upon itself crushed by the relentless pounding of El Paso. Gunther Danby reports hearing a high pitched squeal coming from north of Danby's outpost. The sound of olthoi thundering beneath the surface of northern and southern Osteth grows louder, as though the olthoi are scrambling to rebuild their nests.
The room begins to shudder; the portal looks to be a safe escape from this place, as waiting to recall may take too long. Hurry to the portal!

Darktide:
Frostfell: Aldarian, Warhaven
Harvestgain:
Leafcull: Sassy The Skilled
Morningthaw:
Solclaim: The Infraggable Krunk
Thistledown: El Paso
Wintersebb: Svatopluk z Chlumu

September 26, 2003 - Nest 10
--Adolescent Olthoi Matron, Level 90
--portal restricted to levels 40-59
--Nest Level 80 - Danby's Outpost: 25.5N, 27.8W

While brave warriors fought, new reports came in about previously defeated nests being rebuilt!

The Olthoi have rebuilt their nests in northern and southern Osteth. The Matrons that once guarded the nests dig deep beneath the world, until they are needed to call the olthoi back into action.
Near Kara an Olthoi Matron stalks the land. Her brood swarms about her and makes their way toward the settlements of the area.

As the Olthoi Matron falls under Dariiua's blows, a portal opens into darkness.

Julian's Touch of TD send this summary:  There are 5 Matrons spawning in total, and the 5 Nests must be destroyed under 3 hours after having killed the Matron in Kara (not the nest)

So we arrive to the 4th :
The nest in the northern forest shudders and collapses under Orinoco's assault. A tumerok voice is carried on the wind saying, "Niarltah! Wharu comes like a black tide and sweeps us off the land!" Dryreach has been overrun by a swarm led by an Olthoi Matron. The tumerok forces fall outside the gates and the residents cower in fear.
The room begins to shudder; the portal looks to be a safe escape from this place, as waiting to recall may take too long. Hurry to the portal!

Darktide:
Frostfell: Tipsy Watchman
Harvestgain:
Leafcull: Unstable Chupon
Morningthaw:
Solclaim:
Thistledown: Orinoco
Wintersebb: Digital Love too

September 26, 2003 - Nest 11
--Adolescent Olthoi Matron, Level 90
--portal restricted to levels 40-59
--Nest Level 80 - Dryreach: 8.0S, 73.0W

Death comes swiftly to the Olthoi Matron. Kaelic has struck the fatal blow and as all rejoice, a portal to darkness is formed.

Zeral of LC reports from Dryreach: "I had just logged in and begun my general mope when I received a global informing me of the falling of an olthoi nest in the northern forests, and a new attack on dryreach. Hastening there I encountered a town filled with olthoi and a single adolescent brood matron outside the walls. Upon its death I and five others went within the portal that appeared in dryreach. After killing around a dozen olthoi from soldiers to evis, we then proceeded to destroy the nest. On the final blow this global sounded:

A thunderous blow splits the nest beneath Dryreach apart. Zeral stands atop the ruined mass and cheers as the olthoi are driven from the landscape. The renegade tumeroks seize this time to begin their siege anew.

Darktide:
Frostfell: Tipsy Watchman
Harvestgain: Idun Bragirsdottier
Leafcull: Zeral
Morningthaw:
Solclaim: The Infraggable Krunk
Thistledown:
Wintersebb: Digital Love too

After the defeat of the Dryreach nest, the spawn went back to normal on every area on Dereth level 40-59 !!!

September 28, 2003 - Nest 12 - 16
--Young Olthoi Queen, Level 115
--portal restricted to levels 60-79
--Nest, Level 100
  Stonehold: 72.3N, 23.6W
  Beach Fort: 73.9N, 48.9W
  Mountain Pass: 46.0N, 61.3E
  Hidden Valley: 53.8N, 11.2W
  North Esper Mountains: 94.0N, 4.0E

Tara Malkav of MT reports on the 60-79 Nests:

It is believed that each Queen triggers the next one in the sequence. On Morningthaw we did Stonehold, Beach Fort, Mountain Pass, then Hidden Valley (in that order). Each one triggered the next until what is believed to be the final queen (at least for 60-79) spawned in the Northern Esper Mountains. We mistakenly killed the Stonehold nest again though which despawned all the queens. At this point we've yet to finish the 60-79 olthoi nests off, but that is the current order.

In the northwestern reaches of Osteth, the beleaguered city of Stonehold issues a call for help, as an Olthoi Matron [sic] is spotted somewhere outside the cities boundaries.

As the brave adventurers led by Cederian, destroy the nest guarded by the Olthoi Queen near Stonehold, new alarms are sounded. Settlements in the southern portion of the newly scarred landscape north of the mountain pass are besieged by an Olthoi Queen. Also, travellers through the forests near the northern Beach Fort report seeing a new Olthoi Queen.

Darktide:
Frostfell: Cederian
Harvestgain: Xianghua, Cerulian
Leafcull: Deep Cut, Uncle Omar
Morningthaw: Valascra
Solclaim: Drunken Fighter
Thistledown:
Wintersebb: John Galt

Syrtis has crushed the nest near the northern Beach Fort. As the nest is destroyed, reports filter from Stonehold and the settlements to the north of the mountain pass that Olthoi Queens have returned to the surface.

Darktide:
Frostfell: Idaho Spud
Harvestgain: Xianghua, Neoptolemus V
Leafcull: Uncle Omar
Morningthaw: Valascra
Solclaim: Lorick
Thistledown:
Wintersebb: Syrtis

Raedwulf of TD sends this report: Greetings,  After several *years* of playing AC, my friend and I finally participated in a server wide event!  Through dumb luck..err...I mean l33t shooting, I managed to get the kill on one of the Olthoi nests! I've attached a screenshot. Notice the criticals: 6478 points of bludgeoning goodness!

The Olthoi nest to the immediate north of the mountain pass has been vanquished by Santiago Raedwulf. As it falls, new warnings are reported from near the Beach Fort in the north, and near the hidden valley areas.
The room begins to shudder; the portal looks to be a safe escape from this place, as waiting to recall may take too long. Hurry to the portal!

Darktide:
Frostfell: I love her
Harvestgain:
Leafcull:
Morningthaw:
Solclaim:
Thistledown: Santiago Raedwulf
Wintersebb: Syrtis

Tara Malkav continues her report: Also, after I killed the nest in hidden valley, this was the global\s:

Near Stonehold, travellers report seeing a Queen wandering the outskirts of the city. Near the northern Beach Fort, waves of Olthoi have been attacking with renewed vigor.

To the north of the mountain pass, settlements are reporting seeing heightened Olthoi activity; and in the northernmost mountains of Osteth, a Queen stands amongst the whitecaps challenging those who would dare face her.

Tara Malkav leads a band of brave souls against the nest near the hidden valley. Revelry over its defeat is short-lived, as four Queens return to the surface of the northwestern and northeastern landscape.
The room begins to shudder; the portal looks to be a safe escape from this place, as waiting to may take too long.
Hurry to the portal!

Olthoi began to spawn inside again after the global and we all rushed back outside, hehe. This was when we went back to Stonehold rather than getting to the Northern Esper Mountains where part of our fellow spotted another queen.   --Tara "Tasha" Malkav

Darktide:
Frostfell: Idaho Spud
Harvestgain:
Leafcull: Uncle Omar
Morningthaw: Tara Malkav
Solclaim:
Thistledown:
Wintersebb: Basherella

Tara Malkav of MT reports again: The final 60-79 Olthoi Nest has been destroyed. Mwahahaha. Now the spawns are back to normal in that area. Now for the 80-99! ...or 80+, what ever it may be.

Driden strikes a fatal blow on the Olthoi Queen. The fiery light of her eyes dims to a cold black, as a portal to the nest she guarded is opened.

Seeing that the Olthoi have fled the landscape, the former inhabitants filter back into the world. The north is not safe, but the olthoi are driven off.
Nest's death is preceded by a sharp, stabbing pain!
As Tara Malkav strikes the final fatal blow against the nest in the northern most reaches of Osteth, the Olthoi on the surface recoil and begin to dig into the earth.
The room begins to shudder; the portal looks to be a safe escape from this place, as waiting to recall may take too long.
Hurry to the portal!

Darktide:
Frostfell: I love her
Harvestgain: Rolament
Leafcull: Aelroth
Morningthaw: Tara Malkav
Solclaim:
Thistledown: Shaidar Haran
Wintersebb:
 

Olthoi Invasion Extras!

--Matron Map by Thase Skotoso of LC

Heya Maggie... Here’s my current map of the Matron spawns/progression to push back the Olthoi Invasion. This map will change on the fly as it gets updated along lines the current prop. (click to enlarge)

--Central Nest Video by Julian's Touch of TD
Here is the link of the video of the Central Nest I did yesterday. (I cutted long killing passage. lol)

Nest Video (10.0 Mb)

Elysa Appears To Lead the Assault

On September 30, Jyng of WE reported the following global:

High Queen Elysa Strathelar and her entourage arrive at Candeth Keep. They pour over plans to assault a vast network of hives that extends beneath the majority of Dereth. Antius Blackmoor stands at her side as forward scout, and Nuhmudira acts as her chief advisor. The three join the forward guard there and await assistance from any who would aid in removing the Olthoi from Dereth.

For directions to Candeth Keep, visit the Shortcuts page!

Royal Guard tells you, "Now that the High Queen has arrived I can be more at ease. Being so near tumeroks and lugians is still something I find disconcerting. Thankfully the High Queen tends to put us all at ease when she is about."

Janek, Lugian Juggernaut tells you, "With the arrival of your High Queen, Elysa, I feel compelled to remind you that she is to be honored. While she might abide your snake-like tongues, we Lugians find such disparaging remarks grounds for violence."

Aun Xalenua tells you, "Heed well the tales of Elysatah. She, like Hareltah, has slain a Bride of Wharu. Her words carry the reverence of the greatest aua."

Speak to High Queen Elysa for information about the Olthoi Invasion. She instructs you to speak to Antius Blackmoor to find out the location of the queens. In addition, she requests that delicate organs from the Olthoi be brought to Nuhmudira for research purposes. (Thanks to Tara Malkav of MT for pic of Nuhmudira below.)

Queen Elysa Arrives with her Entourage (click to enlarge)

High Queen, Elysa Strathelar tells you, "I wish that our meeting were under less dire circumstances. Alas, we are not afforded such an advantage. I thank you for heeding this call and ask that you listen to the words of my councilors, Antius and Nuhmudira."

High Queen, Elysa Strathelar tells you, "Nuhmudira has set aside her differences with Asheron to see that we rid this menace from our land. She needs our help in collecting very fragile organs from the olthoi that now plague the direlands."

High Queen, Elysa Strathelar tells you, "The efforts of others have done well in freeing the remainder of Dereth, I only hope that we can succeed as well as they."

High Queen, Elysa Strathelar tells you, "Antius has information on the movements of the olthoi, he has insight into possible locations of the queens."

High Queen, Elysa Strathelar tells you, "I am preparing plans for an assault on a hive that we have discovered in the northeastern area of Dereth. But I cannot bring the breadth of the unified forces of Dereth to bear against them until we have a weapon to bring the ancient queen down."

Hi Maggie,
So sorry I didn't take a screenshot of Nuhmudira disappearing, but I didn't think it would happen and when it happened it happened too fast ;-)
Was a bit hectic too with all the people there. I got some screenies of the first Young Olthoi Queen north of Teth with stats and the tell Nuhmudira gave me after turning in the Olthoi Gland. I hope that helps you,

Kindest regards,
Aldis Rache - Thistledown

Nuhmudira tells you, "I have come to assist the High Queen however I may. I have put aside my distrust of Asheron for the betterment of all and welcome your assistance as well. My goals are simply to assist in the crafting of a poison that will rid us of the Queen once and for all."

Nuhmudira tells you, "This olthoi menace must be stopped if we are to live free and fulfilling lives. To this end I charge you to assist us, in this hour of need, by hunting and killing the Olthoi Queens that control the Direlands, and Obsidian Plains. Harvest the glands that produce the acid that they spit and return them to me."

Nuhmudira tells you, "Be very careful in the collection process. Asheron has explained that mishandling the glands can corrupt and ruin the specimen. Bring any specimen that you harvest to me. I will know which ones are complete when they are delivered. Antius seems to know the location of these queens. Speak to him and perhaps he will give you some guidance."

Nuhmudira tells you, "Be safe."

You give Nuhmudira Olthoi Gland.
"You obviously tried to keep this intact. But look here." Nuhmidira points to a small slice in the gland. "This puncture caused the majority of the liquid within to pour out as you jostled it about in your return to me. It is worthless."

Slimm Jimm of FF reports: Upon seeing the global I rushed to candeth, where I got a book of coords. I ran to the 4th set of coords where I was greeted by a adolescent olthoi queen and her entourage. Upon killing the queen, it dropped an olthoi gland. Attached is a pic.

	Olthoi Gland
This gland was taken from a fallen Olthoi Queen. It is unclear whether it was successfully extracted from the dead creature.
Value	0
Burden	500
Special Props	Attuned, Bonded

You give Nuhmurdira Olthoi Gland.
Nuhmudira tells you, "Yes, it appears as though you successfully removed the acid gland from the queen. I applaud your efforts."
Nuhmudira says, "Thank you Aldis Rache. I shall bring this back for research and distillation. With luck, we shall successfully brew a poison that will end the reign of this Queen. I shall return within 24 hours to report my findings."
Nuhmudira has left Candeth Keep to conduct her research, she has pledged to return within 24 hours.

Text: Olthoi Queens: Locations and Findings

Antius Blackmoor tells you, "We know that vibrations attract the olthoi. Preliminary reports about previously dismantled nests indicated a powerful humming noise emanating from the structure. We believe that the olthoi have been digging from the north and south for quite some time, having used the chaos that has been brewing amongst the lugian and tumerok raids, and heightened presence of Aerbax's virindi, as a cover for their expansion. This shows a heightened intelligence akin to what they exhibited upon our first arrival to Auberean."

Antius Blackmoor tells you, "Additionally, I am certain that smell has something to do with their movements. I've visited the former sites of the nests and found that each had a peculiar scent about it. Perhaps the potency of the scent attracts the different Matrons and Queens, who in turn control the movements and actions of the horde. I cannot fathom the level of intelligence necessary for organizing so many minds at once, but I am certain that such intelligence must have a weakness."

Antius Blackmoor tells you, "We have Asheron and Nuhmudira, despite their differences, working on finding and exploiting that weakness. Nuhmudira is collecting the glands from the olthoi queens, while Asheron attempts to duplicate the process that he used for the original poison. There is still one concern however. We are not as advanced as the Empyrean and so our attempts at harvesting the glands will likely be clumsy. For that very reason, I have found the location of five other massive concentrations of olthoi. We are presuming that these areas are lead by a queen."

Antius Blackmoor tells you, "I have detailed the locations in this book."
Antius Blackmoor gives you Olthoi Queens: Locations and Findings.
Antius Blackmoor tells you, "When you find the queens, kill them and harvest the glands. Return those to Nuhmudira. I will be departing with Elysa at some point to find the location of the final one or two nests. Good Luck."

Nuhmudira Returns

Nuhmudira has returned to Candeth Keep with news of her research.

You give Nuhmudira Olthoi Gland.
"This appears to be intact." Nuhmudira turns the gland gently in her hands, "Yes, indeed it is. Excellent work. You should be commended for your efforts."
Nuhmudira says, "I give you my thanks, XIII. I am sure that this specimen will prove to be more potent than the last. I will not cease until I have crafted a successful poison. I will take more time with this specimen. I shall return within 36 hours."

Nuhmudira has left Candeth Keep with another specimen, she has pledged to return within 36 hours.

October 2, 2003 - Thase Skotoso of LC and Mike HeXt II of MT report on the third gland turn in to Nuhmudira! Pictured below: 1) Mike HeXt II battles a Young Olthoi Queen for her gland; 2) Nuhmudira portals away as Thase Skotoso of LC turns in another gland.

Nuhmudira has returned to Candeth Keep. She requires more assistance before she can further her studies of the olthoi poison.

Nuhmudira tells you, "Our second attempt was as much a failure as the first. The concoction never came together, and during cibation we actually destroyed one of the new crucibles."

Nuhmudira tells you, "I come to you again with a request to collect the glands of these queens. Bring them to me when you have found them, and perhaps we will find a way to yet create this poison."

Nuhmudira tells you, "We must not fail. We will not fail."

Nuhmudira Returns (click to enlarge)

You give Nuhmudira Olthoi Gland.

Nuhmudira tells you, "I see that you have learned of the fragility of these glands. Your precision cut around the gland has left it entirely intact. I can only hope that this will prove to be a boon in our process. I thank you."

Nuhmudira says, "Excellent. This is a much more healthy-looking specimen. Our processes have been hampered thus far; but as you all become more adept at harvesting these glands, so we become more adept at altering them. Thank you Thase Skotoso. I shall return within 48 hours to tell you of how our efforts have progressed."

Nuhmudira has left Candeth Keep. The newest specimen that she received appears to be promising, and she has pledged to return with her findings within 48 hours.

October 4, 2003 - Thalum of WE reports: Hi Maggie, Another global appeared on WE saying that nuhmidira had returmed, so I rushed out to the spawn on the Obsidian Plains, killed the Queen and her matron, and brought the gland back to Candeth Keep.

Thanks also to Thase Skotoso and Dragon Viper (pictured below) of LC and Koma Kakali, SC!

Nuhmudira has made her way back to Candeth Keep. Her arrival brings news that the last specimen was destroyed in the process of cibation.
However, she and Asheron believe that they have deciphered their errors.

Nuhmudira tells you, "Hello child. I truly desire to speak words of comfort to you of the effort of the Old Man and I, yet there are none to speak at this time. I am not disheartened by the lack of cohesion between he and I, but I am bothered by the utter lack of success thus far."

Nuhmudira tells you, "We have the fortune, or perhaps it is misfortune, that the olthoi have yet to cease the assault from their queens. I truly hope that this is still the case. If the queens leave control of the hordes to lesser olthoi we may lose this opportunity."

Nuhmudira tells you, "Should we fail to acquire a poison that is capable of exterminating the olthoi, then other measures will need to be taken. Measures that could lead to the sundering of this land, but I will not see our home taken by these interloping creatures. I will not see our people enslaved again. I would rather sink this island into the sea, then fall under the rule of the olthoi once more."

Nuhmudira tells you, "Be vigilant and that course will not come to pass. We will stand tall, as we always have. We are too strong a people to be broken by such a meager race."

The 4th Gland (click to enlarge)

You give Nuhmudira Olthoi Gland.

Nuhmudira tells you, "No slices, no cuts. The liquid still remains within the fragile bladder. You have brought me the most complete and unmarred specimen yet. If the weight of this campaign rests upon this small accomplishment, I am pleased."

Nuhmudira says, "You have brought me the finest specimen yet, Thalum. The efforts that you and your fellows have put forth are commendable." Nuhmudira turns to Elysa, "I am certain that this specimen will yield a potent dose of poison for you. I will return when it is complete and then we can begin our assaults on the hives."

Nuhmudira has left Candeth Keep with promises of returning within the next 48 hours.

Defeat of the Level 200 Nest (Restricted to Levels 60+) - New Titles

Thanks to Oldin of HG, Mike HeXt II of MT, Jelly Belly of SC, Graelyn of MT, Peerless of LC, Thase Skotoso of LC, Ahms Merahk of SC, Khayla'ida al-Ruz, Eruditus, Wing of LC for details and pics below!

High Queen Elysa Strathelar and Antius Blackmoor have begun an assault on an olthoi hive. Nuhmudira has returned to Candeth Keep with a new request for the people. In Candeth Keep, Nuhmudira has opened a portal to the hive that controls the last vestiges of the invading olthoi forces. Those who are able, are asked to assist in the destruction of this nest to drive the remaining olthoi forces from the surface of Dereth.

Nuhmudira tells you, "Perseverance has lead us to success. With minimal aid from Asheron, I have crafted a poison that should be most deadly to the Olthoi. Elysa has been given the only dose of this poison for safe keeping."
Nuhmudira harrumphs.
Nuhmudira tells you, "The right of nobility. What right is that? She has taken lead of the unified troops of the Lugian, Tumerok and Isparian peoples, and has begun an assault upon one of the deeper hives that Antius has discovered. I am waiting for a report from the sword-scholar now."
Nuhmudira tells you, "When he has furnished me with the location of the companion hive to the one which Elysa now lays siege, I will open a portal so that you might destroy the nest that resides within."
Nuhmudira pauses, searching your face for a moment.
Nuhmudira tells you, "There must be a nest within the hive, else this horde should have been routed by now. While I wait for Antius to complete his work, I would appreciate anyone who might collect another gland or two for me. It will be better to have secured another dose of the poison in case the Queen does not fall to the first."
Nuhmudira tells you, "I will wait here for you to return. I am sure that the queens still roam the direlands, where they have already been spotted."

Elysa has taken a cadre of forces to assault a companion hive to the one that I will soon open a portal to. Antius has found that there is an old Queen living within this hive.

She guards a nest that calls the olthoi to the surface of Dereth; it must be destroyed. While Elysa deals with the secondary hive, I shall usher all those that are able to deal with this main hive.

All manner of beasts, seeing that the olthoi have been defeated, leave their hiding places and reassert their presence in the direlands.

At the festival grounds in Rithwic, High Queen Elysa Strathelar arrives with her advisors, wishing to address those that assisted in freeing Dereth from the invading olthoi forces.
Bowman Z and the defenders of Dereth have destroyed the nest that controlled the olthoi in the direlands. As the nest is destroyed the olthoi swarm retreats beneath the surface.
The room begins to shudder; the portal looks to be a safe escape from this place, as waiting to recall may take too long. Hurry to the portal!

The Level 200 Nest & Tokens (click to enlarge)

Darktide:
Frostfell: The Shaft
Harvestgain: Setac
Leafcull: Grig es'Hobo
Morningthaw: Bowman Z
Solclaim: Falur
Thistledown: Kala Bon
Wintersebb:

Antius Blackmoor tells you, "I see that you have faired much better than Elysa. I am beside myself over what occurred. I was so sure that each hive was nearly the same as the other. I could--I'm sorry."
Antius Blackmoor tells you, "I believe that Nuhmudira might know more than she is letting on. I heard some of the statements that she made when others were handing her the glands. I am beginning to wonder how sincere her statements were. Perhaps the venom that she laced into them was not meant for the Olthoi Queen. I -- I don't mean to sound as though I see a conspiracy here, but I know that those hives were not so densely populated."
Antius Blackmoor tells you, "Regardless, you have performed a great service to Dereth, and your fellows. You should be recognized for you efforts. Speak to High Queen Elysa, she will see that you are given a fitting honorific."

Nuhmudira tells you, "The poison did not work. I am not disheartened by this news, we will yet have victory over this dark reign. The queen will fall. I will see to it personally if I must."
Nuhmudira tells you, "We must remain vigilant and strong. We have another dose of the poison... perhaps we can find another way to create more without the need for the lesser queens. I shall begin work on that when I am given leave to do so."
Nuhmudira tells you, "Perhaps you shall be the one to coat your weapon this time. Such a victory would give scribes a reason to sing praises of a new hero, no?"
Nuhmudira smiles.
Nuhmudira tells you, "You have done well, child. This will all be over soon, worry not. I will see that nothing happens to our home."

High Queen, Elysa Strathelar tells you, "We entered the hive expecting that it was a lesser queen. We knew that it would be a difficult fight no matter what waited for us beneath the surface. When we arrived, the fungal bloom nearly overwhelmed us; stinging vapors and painful spores ate their way into our lungs. We made our way through the mire and pushed downward into the vast pits of bubbling acid."

High Queen, Elysa Strathelar tells you, "Grubs swam in that putrescence, feeding off the remnants of less fortunate creatures. The stench of death and decay nearly overwhelmed our party as we pushed into the first of the large rooms. There, a throbbing nest issued forth hundreds of warriors, set upon a singular goal of ridding us from the world."

High Queen, Elysa Strathelar tells you, "Our numbers held, the lugians provided an impressive bulwark, while the Aun and Royal Guards assailed the olthoi from afar, and maintained the health of our forward warriors."

High Queen, Elysa Strathelar tells you, "Pressing deeper, we found the numbers of the Olthoi thinning; ona stood at our rear while Aun Aualuan beat their drums to ward us against Wharu. We descended for what seemed an eternity. Corpses of drudges, renegade tumeroks, Gotrok lugians, banderlings and other creatures were piled in rooms. Fungus grew from their chests, out of their mouths and through the lifeless sockets of their eyes."

High Queen, Elysa Strathelar tells you, "Gurgling vents and acid pots echoed through the otherwise soundless halls, threading fear into each footstep that fell in the quiet darkness. When the attack came it was swift, deadly, and with such a ferocity that none knew what had truly occurred."

High Queen, Elysa Strathelar tells you, "She came out from the darkness spilling bile from her horrid jaws and spraying corrosive streams that -melted- our number. Panic began to set into our forces as humming wings descended from the high ceilings. Our forces held, stalwart and true. But when she opened her maw again, showering our number with that corrosive breath, men melted away to nothing before our eyes."

High Queen, Elysa Strathelar tells you, "Somewhere behind me a scream cut the elder's drumming short as an ona slammed into my back, knocking me before the queen. I scrambled through my pack and withdrew the concoction given to me by Nuhmudira."

High Queen, Elysa Strathelar tells you, "One arrow, as before, doused in certain death for her kind, and fueled by vengeance for those that she slew about me. One arrow, fired in rage, fired true into her eye. But there was no squeal, there was no sign of victory; only the heat of acid as it bore through my armor and singed my flesh. Guards groped at me and dragged me away from her swiping claws."

High Queen, Elysa Strathelar tells you, "We breached the surface and Nuhmudira was waiting for us. I pray that you faired better than we did."

High Queen, Elysa Strathelar tells you, "You have fought and beaten a mighty foe and are deserved of great praise. I would grant you the honorific "Warlord of Dereth". Take this token. If you wish to change your title, hand it back to me."
High Queen, Elysa Strathelar gives you Warlord of Dereth Token.
I honor your efforts Falur, with the title, Warlord of Dereth!

Peerless' of LC reports on the available titles. In order to get a title token from Elysa at the Rithwic Festival Grounds (10.5N, 53.8E), you must have taken an exit portal from within a nest dungeon or turned in a gland. Thanks to Zen Tek Ken of FF, Ahms Merahk of SC, Jelly Belly of SC, Mike HeXt II of MT and Oldin of HG for token pics!

1-19 Nests: Keeper of Dereth
20-39 Nests: Defender of Dereth
40-59 Nests: Guardian of Dereth
60-79 Nests: Warden of Dereth
60+ Nests: Hero of Dereth (portal opened by Nuhmudira)
Gland: Warlord of Dereth

	Warlord of Dereth Token
This token will grant the title Warlord [Title Name] of Dereth when turned into the High Queen, or a royal guard who grants this title.
Value	0
Burden	5
Special Props	Attuned, Bonded
	Hero of Dereth Token
	Warden of Dereth Token
	Guardian of Dereth Token
	Defender of Dereth Token
	Keeper of Dereth Token

Look for previous patch information under the Auberean History link to the left.

Thanks to Driden of FF, Zen Tek Ken of FF, Julian's Touch of TD, Tara Malkav of MT,  Li Kwan Sho of TD, Zeral of LC, Syrlacc of WE, Aargau of DT, Thase Skotoso of LC, Lutacris of TD, Ahms of SC, Rising Phoenix, Raedwulf of TD, Jyng of WE, Phoenix Warrior of TD, Birinair of Abolar of MT, Nabata of MT, Stalifan Vig of HG, Melinda Fairy of WE, Aldis Rache of TD, Slimm Jimm of FF, Chupon's Savior of LC, Systor of TD, Dragon Viper of LC, Koma Kakali of SC, Thalum of WE, Chupon of LC