Canescent Mattekar Robe

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If you travel to Greenspire on Marae Lassel, you'll find Britana at 43.0N, 66.7W. (From Shortcuts: take the Greenspire Portal from either E Yaraq - 21.3S, 1.5E, Shoushi - 36.9S, 75.7E, or Rithwic - 11.1N, 59.6E). Britana speaks of a legendary beast that roams the northern coasts of the island: the Canescent Mattekar. She claims that if you bring her its hide, she can craft a robe that puts the coveted Hoary Mattekar Robe to shame.

Britana tells you, "Greetings brave adventurer! My name is Britana, perhaps you've heard of my...never mind, he isn't important anyway. What is important is have I got a deal for you! Perhaps you have heard of a small fashion accessory...The Hoary Mattekar Robe? Yes, I am sure you have. Well, unlike some other who seek to perpetuate fraud upon the Isparian public with cheap knockoffs, Britana only provides the real thing."
Britana tells you, "I have come to this island upon hearing reports of a great white beast that stalks its northern coasts. Rumor has it this is a Mattekar straight out of legend, come to rid the island of its troublesome denizens. Which denizens, you ask? Legend does not say."
Britana tells you, "But what I say is that a Mattekar this large and strong must produce a robe which makes the Hoary robe seem like a bath rug! Bring me this mattekar pelt, and I will craft you a robe fit for a king!"

You can also purchase rumors from Micon Stuvis in Redspire (introduced during Pillars Made of Sand.)

Rumor: Canescent Mattekar
Rumor: Britana

To reach the northern areas of Marae Lassel, take the Northern Manumet Plains Portal from Plateau Village at 44.5N, 41.8W or from Bluespire at 42.0N, 77.6W (Plateau - Levels 25+). The Ahurenga Portal can be accessed via Stonehold at 68.6N, 20.7W or from Redspire at 41.0N, 83.6W. Be cautious! The local creatures -- Azeal Zefirs, Vapor Golems, Plated Tuskers and more -- are deadly!

Canescent Mattekars are level 85 and are vulnerable to Piercing and Fire. Once you have your Canescent Mattekar Pelt, take it back to Britana. She'll tell you that it needs to be treated before Mazur can work with it.

You allow Britana to examine your Canescent Mattekar Pelt.
Britana tells you, "Wonderful! You found one! Ummm, unfortunately, Mazur has brought a small problem to my attention. As I mentioned when I first saw you, this is a fine and strong pelt. A little too strong, in fact. Mazur is unable to tan the hide with his existing tools. However, he informs me that if one were to use some form of strong acid on the hide, that he should be able to treat the hide and fashion it into something very useful! Good hunting!"

You will need to treat the pelt with either a Vial of Organic Grievver Acid or with Olthoi Ichor. Pelts treated with Acid will result in a blue robe with AL: 120 and average elemental protections across the board. Pelts treated with Ichor return red robes with AL: 130 and above average elemental protections, but with the trade-off of poor protection against the other attacks.

Organic Acid (see Hieromancer's Armor) drops at a rate of 1% from Virulent Grievvers and 3% from Harrower and Bane Grievvers. They can be found in the Direlands, or you may choose to take a stroll through Bael'Zharon's Lair! ;-) Click on the links above for other suggested hunting areas.

Olthoi Ichor drops from Olthoi Legionaries or Eviscerators. Suggested hunting areas are the Lair of the Eviscerators at 53.7N, 76.6W or the Empyrean Propylaeum dungeons near the old Essences. Click on the olthoi links above for other suggested hunting areas. Both the Acid and the Ichor cannot be dropped or given.

Take your Acid or Ichor back to Greenspire.

You allow Britana to examine your Olthoi Ichor.
Britana tells you, "This smells awful! Take it away from here! Use it on your mattekar pelt and give the pelt to Mazur. Go, go!"
You allow Britana to examine your Vial of Organic Acid.
Britana tells you, "Ecch. I don't need this. Use this on your mattekar pelt, and then give the pelt to Mazur. Do I look like a craftsperson to you?"

Use the Ichor or Acid and hand your Treated Canescent Mattekar Pelt back to Britana for further instructions.

You successfully apply the acid to the mattekar pelt.

You give Britana Treated Canescent Mattekar Pelt.
Britana tells you, "Well, you found the acid. Congratulations. Oh, you don't expect me to do the actual crafting do you? That is why I have Mazur. He will give you your prize. Just remember Britana always delivers!
Britana gies you treated Canescent Mattekar Pelt.

Britana's assistant, Mazur ibn Stounis, is close by at 42.9N, 66.7W. Hand him your treated pelt and you will receive your Canescent Mattekar Robe in return!

Mazur ibn Stounis tells, you, "Yes, I have agreed to help Britana in her quest to fashion a new Hoary Mattekar Robe. I don't know where this new Mattekar is rumored to be, you would have to ask Britana. I have to admit, I had never encountered a woman like Britana before back in my home village. She is quite the woman."
You give Mazur ibn Stouni Treated Canescent Mattekar Pelt.

Original Response:
Mazur ibn Stouni tells you, "You have suceeded in your quest. Here is you Canescent Mattekar Robe."
Mazur ibn Stouni tells you, "I am worried about Britana. Lately she talks not so much about fame and fortune, but about love. I tried to ask her to take a walk out in the moonlight, but she said she did not have time. Perhaps tomorrow."
Mazur ibn Stouni gives you Canescent Mattekar Robe.

Current Response:
Mazur ibn Stounis tells you, "You have succeeded in your quest. Here is your Canescent Mattekar Robe. By the way, have you seen where Britana goes late at night? I think she is out walking with another...never mind, I am sorry to trouble you."
Mazur ibn Stounis gives you Canescent Mattekar Robe.

When first introduced, Treated Pelts and finished Canescent Mattekar Robes were no-drop, no-give. (Un-treated pelts may be traded or given away.) During A Small Victory, the robes were updated so that they were no longer Attuned. During All That They Survey, the Ivoryable property was also removed.

When the robes were originally released during the Dark Majesty expansion, they were styled in the fashion of the Hoary Mattekar Robe (colored light blue and coral). During The Gathering Storm event, the robes were updated with the version that was originally intended to go in at release. If you removed your old version robe, it was replaced in your inventory by the new version. A few rare players were able to keep the old version by choosing to never remove their robes, ever! They remained the height of enviable fashion, but, well... I hate to say it, but... they were starting to smell. ;-)

During From the Darkness Born, a new tailor came to town and took pity on the smelly robe wearers. He made it possible for the newer robes to be restyled into their original form!

Balarazo in Greenspire - 42.9N, 66.7W

Balarazo tells you, "Hello, my name is Balarazo. I am a traveling tailor, but I have decided to make my home here in Greenspire."
Balarazo tells you, "I noticed there was a stockpile of older Canescent robe patterns laying around here. If you have a new or old style Canescent robe, I will gladly exchange it for you, free of charge!"
You give Balarazo Canescent Mattekar Robe.
Balarazo tells you, "Ah, a fine robe - but the style is just too wild for my tastes. Let's see here, I know I have one of those older patterns lying around somewhere..."
Balarazo tells you, "Ah! Here you go!"
Balarazo gives you Canescent Mattekar Robe.

You can also have him change it back to the newer style!

You give Balarazo Canescent Mattekar Robe.
Balarazo tells you, "So you'd rather have the newer style? Can't say I agree with you, but a deal is a deal!"
Balarazo gives you Canescent Mattekar Robe.
Balarazo tells you, "Enjoy!"