Holtburg Starter Quests - Holtburg Redoubt

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The Holtburg Starter quests were updated during The Calm event. Speak to Flinrala Ryndmad, a Society Agent, at the Helm & Shield (42.2N, 33.7E) to get you started!

Flinrala Ryndmad tells you, "Greetings! Welcome to Holtburg! I am the local representative of the Explorer Society. My job is to help new arrivals in Dereth get settled in and learn their way around."
Flinrala Ryndmad tells you, "If you have just arrived in Dereth, you should talk to my friend Worcer. He is looking for some help with an errand. He's a good man - if you help him out, he will help you out."
Flinrala Ryndmad tells you, "Or you can peruse the rumors at the bar. Wilomine always knows something that needs doing."

Completing the Holtburg starter quests introduces you to one of Dereth's well known historical events. In the year 6, Holtburg was overrun by Tumeroks. The residents fled the town and hid in the Holtburg Redoubt. Celcynd the Mage was able to summon a portal to Rithwic to save the children, but sadly, was unable to save the adults. A Historical Marker now commemorates those who died in the old Redoubt and an Eternal Flame burns in their memory.

Worcer, a former resident of the West Holtburg Outpost, was one of the orphans saved in the attack and now seeks mementoes of his parents. You'll find him in the tavern next to Flinrala.

Worcer tells you, "I'd appreciate your help recovering some items from the old Redoubt."
Worcer tells you, "My parents were killed there when I was but a boy, when Holtburg was overrun with Tumeroks. I was saved, whisked away by the mage Celcynd at my parents' behest."
Worcer tells you, "The Redoubt is directly south of here. We put up an eternal flame at the site, in memory of all the townsfolk who died. Some of us are also trying to get together an exhibit to honor our parents. For instance, my mother had these heirloom dishes she was always polishing. She loved those dishes ..."
Worcer tells you, "Anyway, if you could recover any of these items for our exhibit, I will reward you as well as I can."
Worcer gives you A List of Items.
Worcer tells you, "If you need more help getting to the Redoubt, you can buy directions from Wilomine at the bar."

Rumor: A List of Items
Rumor: Directions to the Holtburg Redoubt

Note: Hardunna, another former collector whose parents were also killed, no longer resides at the South Holtburg Outpost.

Before heading to the Redoubt, you may want to bind yourself to the Holtburg Lifestone. You can also purchase protective gems from Novideon the Gem Seller and services from the local healer.

Outside the Holtburg Redoubt (40.4 N, 34.5 E - restricted to levels 1-20) the Eternal Flame burns brightly, in tribute to the slain adults. A Historical Marker nearby explains the purpose of the monument. You'll see the entrance portal nearby. Inside, the place is completely overrun with Drudges.

Map: Holtburg Redoubt
Creatures: Drudge Prowler, Drudge Skulker, Drudge Slinker
Timer: 24 hours

There are eight items total you'll need to locate. Make a right through the set of doors at the entrance. The Brass Candlestick is the first item you'll find, on the floor next to a table.

Go through the next set of doors and you'll be at a 4 way intersection. Make a right, and at the next intersection make a left. Go down the ramp and make another left at the bottom. You should see a set of stairs heading down. At the bottom, go right through the door. The Antique Bowl is in a room to your right.

Head back to the hall at the bottom of the stairs and head west until you see a door on your left. You'll find two items in the Bunk Rooms: the Antique Platter, and a Bronze Lamp.

Follow the passage until you reach a large room with some tables overlooking the level below. At the north end of the room you'll see a catwalk. In a room directly west of the catwalk you'll find the Bronze Handbell. Next go to the room to your south and retrieve the Wedding Band from the Hope Chest in the corner, tucked away near the rows of beds.

Go through the door next to the chest and follow the passage until you see a door to your right. The Antique Mug is located inside. Head south as you exit the room and follow the corridor around several turns and stairs until you reach the large room under the catwalk. The final item, an Antique Goblet, is at the far end of the room.

Once you have all 8 items, return to Worcer in Holtburg (If you used the lifestone before heading out, simply type /lifestone). He'll reward you with experience for each item you return!

You give Worcer Bronze Candlestick.
Worcer tells you, "Hardunna and I use to "borrow" this candlestick to go roaming about at night. Ah, those were innocent days."
You've earned 3,000 experience.

You give Worcer Antique Bowl.
Worcer tells you, "I always hated this bowl. But my mother loved it, bless her heart. It will make a great addition to our little memorial. Thank you."
You've earned 3,000 experience.

You give Worcer Antique Platter.
Worcer tells you, "My mother's antique platter! Thank you so much!"
You've earned 3,000 experience.

You give Worcer Bronze Handbell.
Worcer tells you, "Hardunna's mother would ring this bell to call us in to dinner. Thank you so much for bringing it back to us!"
You've earned 3,000 experience.

You give Worcer Wedding Band.
Worcer tells you, "This wedding band belonged to the mother of my good friend Hardunna. She'll be thrilled to have this back!"
You've earned 3,000 experience.

You give Worcer Antique Mug.
Worcer tells you, "I never thought I'd see this again! You have my thanks!"
You've earned 3,000 experience.

You give Worcer Antique Goblet.
Worcer tells you, "Look, it's the old goblet I remember so well! Thank you for bringing it back to me!"
You've earned 3,000 experience.

You give Worcer Bronze Lamp.
Worcer tells you, "Hardunna's father, Roland, brought this with him from Ispar. He gave it to Hope, his wife, when they met. I am so glad to have this for our museum. You have my sincere thanks."
You've earned 3,000 experience.

Worcer tells you, "You know, since you've been so helpful to me, perhaps you could also help Flinrala. She doesn't talk about it much, but she still grieves for her father, Brogord. He died defending the Redoubt."
Worcer tells you, "One of his axes is rumored to be in the Cave of Alabree, a bit west of here. Perhaps you could go and take a look? Bring anything you find back to Flinrala - I'm sure she'll be happy to have it."
Worcer tells you, "Here, here are the directions. Wilomine also sells them, in case you lose those."
Worcer gives you Directions to the Cave of Alabree.

Rumor: Directions to the Cave of Alabree

The Holtburg Starter quests are continued in the Brogord's Axe quest.

	Brass Candlestick
A bronze candlestick, found in the Holtburg Redoubt. This candlestick belonged to Hardunna's mother, Hope, before she was slain by Tumeroks in the Holtburg Redoubt.
Value	0
Burden	10
Special Props	Attuned, Bonded

	Antique Bowl
A fine porcelain bowl, painted with delicate Sho designs in indigo. This bowl belonged to Worcer's mother, June, before she was slain by Tumeroks in the Holtburg Redoubt.
Value	0
Burden	10
Special Props	Attuned, Bonded

	Antique Platter
A fine porcelain platter, painted with delicate Sho designs in indigo. This platter belonged to Worcer's mother, June, before she was slain by Tumeroks in the Holtburg Redoubt.
Value	0
Burden	10
Special Props	Attuned, Bonded

	Bronze Lamp
A bronze lamp, found in the Holtburg Redoubt. This lamp belonged to Hardunna's mother, Hope, before she was slain by Tumeroks in the Holtburg Redoubt.
Value	0
Burden	10
Special Props	Attuned, Bonded

	Bronze Handbell
A bronze handbell, found in the Holtburg Redoubt. This handbell belonged to Hardunna's mother, Hope, before she was slain by Tumeroks in the Holtburg Redoubt.
Value	0
Burden	10
Special Props	Attuned, Bonded

	Wedding Band
A silver wedding band, found in the Holtburg Redoubt. This ring belonged to Hardunna's mother, Hope, before she was slain by Tumeroks in the Holtburg Redoubt. Inscription: Let hearts bound as one never be sundered. -- Aluvian Blessing
Value	0
Burden	10
Special Props	Attuned, Bonded

	Antique Mug
A heavy porcelain mug. This mug belonged to Worcer's mother, June, before she was slain by Tumeroks in the Holtburg Redoubt.
Value	0
Burden	10
Special Props	Attuned, Bonded

	Antique Goblet
A fine porcelain goblet, painted with delicate Sho designs in indigo. This goblet belonged to Worcer's mother, June, before she was slain by Tumeroks in the Holtburg Redoubt.
Value	0
Burden	10
Special Props	Attuned, Bonded

Holtburg rests on a hill overlooking the River Prosper near the Tiofor Wood. A ring of standing stones, the Menhir, stand sentry nearby, remnants of an ancient Empyrean civilization.

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Holtburg Redoubt