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Special thanks to Ryan Bearclaw, Monarch for the Knights of the Bear of WE, for detailed research on this quest.

This Quest, introduced in the Flesh and Blood event, can be started in any of the three starter towns: Yaraq, Holtburg or Shoushi. [Ken Troop comments that the quest may be bugged if you start in Holtburg.] Dungeons are restricted to levels 20+ and you should give yourself a few hours to complete all the steps. The following walk-through describes the quest beginning in Yaraq.

Dame Tsaya in Yaraq
Begin by speaking to Dame Tsaya in the tower (21.0S, 0.8W). She directs you to a Stranger in Town (23.7S, 2.8W) who tells you to make sure and visit the Darkened Halls. Dame Tsaya asks you to bring back whatever you find there.

Dame Tsaya tells you, "Hail, adventurer! Queen Elysa recently appointed me to lead the garrison here in Yaraq. She was deeply grieved when the 12 Training Halls were destroyed and wants to ensure that no harm will come to her subjects here."
Dame Tsaya tells you, "To that end, I have a small task for you: We have heard that a newcomer to this town has moved into a villa that has lain abandoned for many years. No one knows where he came from, although it is said he speaks with a Northern accent. Would you stop by his residence, and find out more about him? He lives to the southwest, near Lubziklan al-Luq's apple orchards."

Stranger in Town tells you, "Greetings, my friend, greetings! Welcome to my humble home. The hurly-burly of Marae Lassel proved too much for me, so I've decided to move here and call Yaraq home. Blend in. Make some friends among the peaceful townsfolk. In fact, I've made a good friend over in the Darkened Halls. He's recently moved here too. Why don't you pay him a visit as well? I'm sure he'd be happy to meet you and make you feel right at home."

Dame Tsaya tells you, "The stranger actually asked you to visit his new "friend" down in the Darkened Halls? That dismal place is has always been just the lair of some lowly Drudges, to my knowledge...perhaps you should investigate this matter. If you find anything out of the ordinary, I'd appreciate it if you brought it to me for inspection. Something just doesn't sound quite right."

Darkened Halls
The Darkened Halls are located at (20.7S, 0.7E (restricted to levels 20+). Head to the bottom. You'll enter a room with a purple chest. Screams echo within the chamber and a Captured Adventurer hangs suspending between streams of energy. Another figure lies motionless on the ground. The chest is guarded by a group of Hollow Minions (level 23). To open the chest you'll need a key held by a special level 30 Hollow Minion. Inside the chest you'll find An Unsigned Message and a Human Husk. Ick! The Minion is on a 5 minutes spawn. Return the Husk to Dame Tsaya and you will receive 5,000xp, 3 Wood Golem Hearts and a letter, along with instructions to take it to Sir Rylanan in Holtburg. 

Dame Tsaya turns to you gravely.
Dame Tsaya tells you, "Yes, what did you discover up in the Darkened Halls?"
You give Dame Tsaya Human Husk.
Appalled, Dame Tsaya gingerly handles the human husk and covers it with a linen cloth.
Dame Tsaya tells you, "You found this in the Darkened Halls? Poor soul. I can only wonder what he went through in his last tortures. What dark intent could spur the Hollow Minions into committing such an atrocity? No wonder that stranger asked you so nicely to visit his comrades in those Halls--he must have been seeded here to send weak, innocent victims to their deaths--luckily he failed in taking your measure. I must write Sir Rylanan immediately and alert him to the crimes being committed here. But first, I must reward you for your discoveries here today."
You have been awarded 5,000 experience.
Dame Tsaya gives you Wood Heart.
Dame Tsaya gives you Wood Heart.
Dame Tsaya gives you Wood Heart.
Dame Tsaya tells you, "And now, please take this letter to Sir Rylanan in Holtburg. He must know immediately of the terrible crimes that are being committed here in Yaraq."
Dame Tsaya gives you Dame Tsaya's Letter to Sir Rylanan.

Sir Rylanan in Holtburg
Head to Holtburg and give Dame Tsaya's note to Sir Rylanan (41.6N, 34.2E). He will send you to investigate a house at 42.8N, 29.5E where a "reformed" bandit lives. Kill the Hollow Minions in the lower level and bring the Cryptic Note which one carries back to Sir Rylanan. From there he will direct you to Asuger Temple.

Sir Rylanan tells you, "I see you've just come over from Yaraq. Did Dame Tsaya send a letter with you? She has always been so good about updating her reports."
You give Sir Rylanan Dame Tsaya's Letter to Sir Rylanan.
Sir Rylanan reads the letter from Dame Tsaya with great interest and growing concern.
Sir Rylanan tells you, "What terrible news! It sounds as if Tsaya has her hands full down in Yaraq. A human husk, torn from a living being, I shudder to think of it."
Sir Rylanan tells you, "Well, I have had some interesting times myself. I've recently been assigned to Holtburg to build a garrision and be on the lookout for suspicious happenings. There is one fellow on the outskirts of town that I've been keeping my eye on. He's just moved here from Marae Lassel and sometimes comes into town for provisions. He says he's been "reformed", but I can spot a bandit when I see one! Townsfolk say they've spotted shady-looking guests coming and going from his house at odd hours. Could you go check on him? His house lies to the northwest of town, past the Holtburg West Training Academy."

Sir Rylanan tells you, "You're back! How did your interview with that ex-bandit go? Did you find anything of note in his house?"
You give Sir Rylanan A Cryptic Note.
Sir Rylanan tells you, "You say you found this note in that bandit's house? Surrounded by a pack of Hollow Minions? I knew that fellow was up to no good! Look here...it refers to Asuger Temple, up to the north. Last I heard, the temple was just a Banderling hideout...harmless really. I wonder what sort of trouble might be brewing up there? Find out what is going on, and I'm sure I could find something in the Guard's coffers to reward you with."

Asuger Temple
Asuger Temple is located at 45.1N, 30.4E (restricted to levels 20+). Again you will be fighting Hollow Minions. One drops a key which opens a Storage Chest containing a Glass Spherule. Again, the spawn time for the key-bearing Hollow Minion is 5 minutes. Bring a friend or two along as the spawn of the other Hollows is a little fast. You may also encounter some Banderling Bezerkers. Take the Glass Spherule  back to Sir Rylanan for a reward of 10,000xp and 3 Copper Hearts. You'll also receive a note to take to Sir Thenshin in Shoushi.

Sir Rylanan tells you, "I see you've returned from Asuger Temple in one piece. Did you find anything out of the ordinary while you were there?"
You give Sir Rylanan Glass Spherule.
Sir Rylanan tells you, "What a strange object! Perfectly round, and perfectly smooth!"
Sir Rylanan holds the spherule up to the light and stares into the milky glass.
Sir Rylanan tells you, "What substance could possibly be swirling around in there? Looks like portal space energy, doesn't it?"
Sir Rylanan starts to shake the spherule but suddenly thinks better of it.
Sir Rylanan tells you, "I am out of my depth here...the mages of the Arcanum might be able to fathom this object's purpose. I will send it to the Arcanum for analysis. I should now reward you for your aid in investigating this matter."
You have been awarded 10,000 experience.
Sir Rylanan gives you Copper Heart.
Sir Rylanan gives you Copper Heart.
Sir Rylanan gives you Copper Heart.
Sir Rylanan tells you, "I believe Sir Tenshin would be very interested to hear about your discoveries. He is heading up the garrision [sic] down in Shoushi. This letter will serve as your introduction to him--I have chronicled your discoveries, as well as the contents of the note you found earlier."
Sir Rylanan gives you Sir Rylanan's Letter to Sir Tenshin.

Sir Tenshin in Shoushi
Take Sir Rylanan's note to Sir Tenshin in Shoushi (32.8S, 73.3E). Sir Tenshin will send you to investigate a farm at 37.4S, 75.5E. The Ostentatious Farmer warns you away from the front of his shop where the heat from the fire is very intense. But, of course, the real reason for his warning is the trap door located there! It leads down into a small dungeon full of Swamp Rats. A secret passage-way opens up when you pull on  a candle. At the end of the corridor you'll find a Storage Chest containing a Folded Guard's Uniform and a Folded Note. Take the Uniform to Sir Tenshin for a reward of 15,000xp and 3 Obsidian Golem Hearts. You'll receive another note, this time from Sir Tenshin to Dame Tsaya in Yaraq.

Sir Tenshin tells you, "Greetings. Sir Rylanan mentioned he might be sending updates to me from Holtburg every so often. Might he have sent one with you?"
You give Sir Tenshin Sir Rylanan's Letter to Sir Tenshin.
Sir Tenshin reads the letter from Sir Rylanan with no small amount of amazement and disgust.
Sir Tenshin tells you, "A glass spherule encapulating what looks as if it could be portal space energy? And what's this? Husks made from human skins? Poor Rylanan and Tsaya--they have more to deal with than they signed up for, I'll wager. Hollow Minions playing around with portal space and harvesting the skin off of people's backs--no good will come of it. Mark my words..."
Sir Tenshin tells you, "Come to think of it, I've remarked on some suspicious characters lately myself. Perhaps you can help me. There is a farmer who lives a little ways past the Shoushi South Outpost. He's been a normal townsmember for a very long time, but no one can speak for how he's come into so much wealth recently. Normally it's a cause to celebrate when one's neighbor moves up in the world...but why is he acting so distantly when he comes to town to stock up on provisions?"
Sir Tenshin tells you, "Could you go and check in on him? I am sure there is nothing amiss, but after hearing all of this I have to be sure..."

Ostentatious Farmer tells you, "Welcome to my grand opening! You are welcome to peruse my wares...but please, stay to the front of my shop--the heat from the fire is very strong, and I don't want you to get burned."
Ostentatious Farmer tells you, "Thank you for your patronage. Now please be on your way, I have much work to do."

Sir Tenshin tells you, "There you are! Have you found out what that farmer's secret is? Let me know if he's been hoarding anything that could be considered...unusual in his house."
You give Sir Tenshin Folded Guard's Uniform.
Sir Tenshin tells you, "You say you found this Guard's uniform in a hidden room in the farmer's basement? What's more, he had many of them? And he's stockpiling a large armament as well?"
Sir Tenshin tells you, "How could he have found access to these uniforms? These are the sole property of Her Majesty's Guard--and are dispensed only through our headquarters. They must have been stolen whilst our quartermaster was in his cups...I will alert our Queen of this affair immediately. Thank you for your help--here is your reward."
You have been awarded 15,000 experience.
Sir Tenshin gives you Obsidian Heart.
Sir Tenshin gives you Obsidian Heart.
Sir Tenshin gives you Obsidian Heart.
Sir Tenshin tells you, "I believe Dame Tsaya in Yaraq should be alerted to this affair as well. Please take this letter to her--I have included your recent discoveries. I'm sure she will be highly interested to hear of what you have found."
Sir Tenshin gives you Sir Tenshin's Letter to Dame Tsaya.

Fort Witshire
When you return to Yaraq and give the note to Dame Tsaya, she will give you a key to Fort Witshire and direct you to the underground passage (restricted to levels 20+). You can access the passage via the purple portal behind Dame Tsaya inside the tower. The underground passage will take you inside the walled fort. Watch out for more Hollow Minions and some Drudge Prowlers when you exit.

Use the key on the Cottage door (or use lockpick, difficulty 170). A trap door inside the cottage will take you into the dungeon. As you work your way to the bottom you'll be fighting numerous Hollow Minions and Martinate Simulacrum. Keep to the left whenever possible to reach the bottom. The final trophy, Menacet's Orders, is on a level 43 Hollow Minion named Dranith Manecet. You'll definitely want a friend or two along to help fight the spawns. Dranith Manecet is on a 5 minute spawn. Take the note back to either Dame Tsaya, Sir Rylanan, or Sir Tenshin. You will get Elysa's Favor as a reward -- a magical ring that casts Life giver (+15 hp) and one of 4 random spells. You will also receive two Sturdy Iron Keys. 

The rings may be dropped or given away. Quest timer is 2 weeks, so if you didn't get your preferred ring, the wait isn't too long before you can try again!

Dame Tsaya tells you, "I am mentoring Sir Tenshin in the responsibilities that come with being the leader of an important garrison. Did he send any letters for me along with you? I do like to keep track of his progress."
You give Dame Tsaya Sir Tenshin's Letter to Dame Tsaya.
Dame Tsaya quickly glances over the letter from her comrade in Shoushi and muses aloud.
Dame Tsaya tells you, "I have no doubt now that what has occurred here and in Holtburg and Shoushi are connected. Rylanan reports that the Hollow Minions are siphoning portal energy into concentrated spherules of glass. Tenshin tells me that a man has been discovered hoarding weapons and stolen Guard's uniforms. And the terrible atrocities here in Yaraq, under my own watch..."
Dame Tsaya abruptly comes to a conclusion.
Dame Tsaya tells you, "The Hollow Minions are creating their own Simulacra by somehow channeling portal space energy into these poor human husks. I have no doubt their plan was to clothe their Simulacra in our uniforms to infiltrate the Guard. Our Queen is in danger, and we must put a stop to this."
Dame Tsaya tells you, "I have received reports that a band of Hollow Minions have barricaded themselves into Fort Witshire. I am now confident that the fort must house the headquarters of this plot."
Dame Tsaya sizes you up speculatively.
Dame Tsaya tells you, "I believe I have just the plan. Fort Witshire was built upon the ruins of an old Empyrean prison. We can infiltrate the fort if we first go through its lower passageways. We created this portal to reach the prison, and I have only been waiting for the right person to grant permission to use it--and I now believe that person is you."
Dame Tsaya tells you, "Press onwards to the top, and when you enter Fort Witshire itself, try to find out who is commanding the Hollow Minions there. This key may be of good use once you enter the fort--it was found among Witshire's effects when he left the fort. I cannot emphasize how much I believe the Queen's safety depends on this. Good luck."
Dame Tsaya gives you Copy of Witshire's Key.

Dame Tsaya tells you, "I see you have come back from the Fort in one piece. Do you have any more interesting finds for me?"
Dame Tsaya tells you, "I see you have come back from the Fort in one piece. Do you have any more interesting finds for me?"
You give Dame Tsaya Menacet's Orders.
Dame Tsaya sighs deeply and shuts her eyes after reading the contents of the folded note.
Dame Tsaya tells you, "I was right, in all except one thing. It was Borelean's life at stake, not Elysa's. And to attempt his murder through us, the Queen's own Guard...an audacious plan. Martine deserves no mercy for this, you have my word. We of the Strathelar Guard owe you a great debt for warding off what would have been a terrible tragedy--especially for Elysa and Asheron."
Dame Tsaya gives you Elysa's Favor.
Dame Tsaya gives you Sturdy Iron Key.
Dame Tsaya gives you Sturdy Iron Key

Maps provided by Greeneye @ACMAPS

Darkened Halls
Witshire Dungeon
Witshire - Hall of Hallows
Asuger Temple
Farmer's Basement

Special thanks to Styrgis Emerson of HG, Darkmeteor of WE, Misadventure' of TD, Sinne Wulf, Raven Forlorn of MT, Team CODE of DT, The Pun Man, jessica six of HG, Heldyn of SC, Raylin Du'Notin of HG, Sucamarto of LC, Nyth, Kyrii of TD, Ryan Bearclaw of WE, Natural of SC,