Arcane Pedestal & Map of Dereth

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From the Castling event.

The Town Criers tell of a rumor to find Slithe Traddior near Lytelthorpe at 3.8N, 44.9E. You can purchase the rumor from the barkeeps in Glenden Wood, Qalaba'r or Zaikhal.

Rumor of an Artifact
A friend of mine came across a man in a small cottage northwest of the West Lytelthorpe Outpost. He said his name is Slithe Tradittor and claims to be an Explorer for the Explorer Society. He expounded upon a tale of discovering and unusual locale which harbors a strange device. This device is apparently an artifact of Empyrean technology. This Explorer hungers to obtain this device and study it.

Slithe Tradittor tells you, "Traveler. I have a tale to tell and a task I would put upon you. Were you to take this task on yourself, you will bear witness to things I have seen and a wondrous device I glimpsed but could not fathom or grasp."
Slithe Tradittor tells you, "For you see, there is an artifact in a place unlike any that exists in Dereth."
Slithe Tradittor tells you, "I am an explorer for the Explorer Society. In a desert region, I came upon a suspended walkway hung out from the edge of a cliff. The other end of the walkway was attached not to solid ground but was lost in the spinning light of a portal. I held my breath and stepped upon the walkway, half expecting it to collapse and throw me to the ground so far below. Yet, the walkway held my weight! I crept forward and stepped through the portal. I arrived on another walkway, or perhaps the same one somehow extended through the portal. There was a platform at its far end, then another walkway... Well, it is something you must see for yourself. Suffice it to say that I journeyed through this structure, all the while being assailed by vile creatures. Near the top of this construction I spied an artifact- a tall pedestal it was, with arcane shapes gyrating in the air above it. I know not its function but it was clear to me that this artifact, this device, is of some import. There are many things it could be and none, I believe, of small consequence! Before I was able to reach it, a wretched monster sent me back to my Lifestone! Later, I attempted to return, yet the portal would not permit me to pass. I know not why."
Slithe Tradittor tells you, "I must study this device. I call it the "Arcane Pedestal." I even believe I have the means to create a version of it, but first I require an imprint of its morphology."
Slithe Tradittor tells you, "I shall give you a copy of my notes and an Imaging Crystal. The notes show you the way to that place. The Imaging Crystal can be imprinted with the composition and design of this device. Return to me with the imprint embedded within the Crystal and I will study it and determine how to create it."
Slithe Tradittor tells you, "The Arcane Pedestal! We shall have the Arcane Pedestal!"
Slithe Tradittor gives you Imaging Crystal.
Slithe Tradittor gives you Slithe Tradittor's Notes.

Note: If you are under level 30, you will get this message:

Slithe Tradittor tells you, "You are not powerful enough to help me. Come
back when you have reached Level Thirty. Then you may at least attempt the task, though maybe not alone."

Slithe Tradittor's Notes
It was in the desert that I saw it. Due North of the Midsong Festival Stone. Due south of the Recovered Temple Dungeon. Southwest of Al-Jalima. I had climbed a steep escarpment and walked along the edge of the cliff. I saw the glow of a portal and as I drew near I saw the hanging bridge suspended out into nothingness. I do not know where in Dereth the portal placed me. Go ever upward! The artifact is at the highest point. Remember to use the Imaging Crystal on the artifact.

Head to Al-Jalima and find the Precarious Sojourn Portal at 2.3N, 0.9W. You must be flagged by talking to Slithe before you may enter. Head through the portal and soon you will be fighting miles above the land! You'll encounter some new Undead: Warriors of the Blood (level 60), Champions of the Blood (level 79 Skeletons) and Warlocks of the Blood (level 70). The Champions are the toughest foes, with their excellent shields! If you have two people fighting, with one attacking from behind, you'll more easily defeat them. Warlocks cast level V debuffs and Drain Health.

Follow the platforms and bridges, heading up, until you reach the tower. Use your overhead map view to see the route. You want the left split where you have two final routes to the top. When you reach the point where the platform abuts the tower, you'll need to do a shift jump over to the ledge. Climb to the top of the tower to meet the famed cartographer, Alatar Locke!

Alatar Locke tells you, "Well, hello! My name is Alatar Locke. I am a cartographer for the Explorer Society. I was beginning to think no Isparians would ever make it to this place! I ended up here after spending quite a bit of time in the Floating City. I must say I do enjoy it here. From a good height, one can study the lay of the land and for one of my avocation that is quite a happy thing! In my spare time I have been making maps of Dereth. Perhaps you would like one?"
Alatar Locke gives you Unframed map of Dereth.
Alatar Locke tells you, "If you would like to have the map framed, I understand there is a Furniture Master in Zaikhal that may frame it for you. His name is Jordan Ibn'Ikia and he does quality work for little money."

After getting your map, climb the final level of the tower and use your imaging crystal on the Artifact up top. There are a few more undead you'll encounter. While you're up there, don't forget to check out the view!

You imprinted the crystal with the image of the Arcane Pedestal.

Return to Slithe Tradittor outside Lytelthorpe at 3.8N, 44.9E and hand him your imprinted Crystal.

You give Slithe Tradittor Imaging Crystal-Arcane Pedestal imprinted.
Slithe Tradittor tells you, "You were able to do it! Let me see what kind of image you captured of the Arcane Pedestal."
Slithe Tradittor examines the images within the crystal intently...
Slithe Tradittor tells you, "Ah, yes I can see what its components may be. They are similar to..."
Slithe Tradittor turns the crystal every which way, peering within it...
Slithe Tradittor tells you, "Thus far I can only say for certain that a Gelidite Dais is required for me to build this device. Once I have all the components, I should be able to build a scaled down version of the Arcane Pedestal. Go get one now and bring it to me. One may be found in the Gelidite Library."
Slithe Tradittor tells you, "I still cannot discern the purpose of the Arcane Pedestal, but with a functioning version I may understand it. It must be a thing of great power! Go quickly. Tell no one of the Arcanum about this. This is no affair of theirs."

If you've previously completed the Gelidite Library quest, you may already have a dais in your possession. Hand it to Slithe and you will receive instructions to complete your Arcane Pedestal.

You give Slithe Tradittor Gelidite Dais.
Slithe Tradittor tells you, "Yes, this is the first component. I have been studying the imaging crystal and now know what the other components are."
Slithe Tradittor tells you, "They are the same parts which are within the living bronze statues. Here is a list of the components. Bring them to me and I will construct this device. Remember, tell no one of this."
Slithe Tradittor gives you Parts List for Arcane Pedestal.

Parts List of Arcane Pedestal
To construct the Arcane Pedestal it appears these other parts are required:

A Bronze Gear from a bronze Reedshark Statue
A Bronze Coil from a bronze Sclavus Statue
A Bronze Spring [sic] from a bronze Skeleton Statue

--Slithe Tradittor

When you have all the parts collected (visit the Bronze Statues quest for details), return to Slithe for your completed prize!

You give Slithe Tradittor Bronze Gear from a Statue.
Slithe Tradittor tells you, "You have the Gear."
Slithe Tradittor tells you, "Where is the Coil?"
You give Slithe Tradittor Bronze Coil from a Statue.
Slithe Tradittor tells you, "You have found the Coil."
Slithe Tradittor tells you, "The Spring is still required."
You give Slithe Tradittor Bronze Spring from a Statue.
Slithe Tradittor tells you, "You have obtained the Spring."
Slithe Tradittor quickly constructs an Arcane Pedestal!
Slithe Tradittor tells you, "This device appears to do nothing. I suppose you want your version. Here it is. Do not speak of this to others. Be gone."
Slithe Tradittor gives you Arcane Pedestal.
Slithe Tradittor mutters to himself about now being to make many more for his master.

To finish your map, you will need to make a frame. Head to Ziakhal and speak with Jordan Ibn'Ikia at 13.2N, 0.3E.

You give Jordan Ibn'Ikia Unframed map of Dereth.
Jordan Ibn'Ikia examines the map.
Jordan Ibn'Ikia tells you, "Such a fine map. This looks like the work of Alatar Locke, only he understands line weight so well! This would look magnificent hanging on your wall but it obviously requires a frame. I could frame this for you, however I have run out of wood. If you were to bring me some wood from a woodsman I could frame the map for you. I can hold the map for you until then. The woodsman in Holtburg carries very fine wood, even his firewood is of sufficient quality for this."

Visit the Interior Decorating page for details on buying wood.

You give Jordan Ibn'Ikia Wood.
Jordan Ibn'Ikia tells you, "Thank you for obtaining this wood for me. I
shall frame your map now."
Jordan Ibn'Ikia skillfully makes a decorative frame for the map
Jordan Ibn'Ikia gives you Dereth Map.
Jordan Ibn'Ikia tells you, "Don't let people mark it all up with their
corpse locations, now! Hee hee!"

Now go forth and decorate!