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From the Dark Majesty Expansion.  Updated during the Mired Hearts event.

If you stop by the Barkeep Aun Laranawa in Timaru at 44.3N, 78.0W, you'll find a rumor mentioning the theft of the sacred totems of the Aun by the Hea. Visit Aun  Shimauri at 46.7N, 70.7W for details.

Rumor: Aun Shimauri

To reach Aun Shimauri, head to Bluespire on Marae Lassel from either Lytelthorpe (1.2N, 54.0E), Nanto (52.7S, 79.8E) or Al-Arqas (28.3S, 13.6E), then run north along side the Plateau.

Aun Shimauri tells you, "Wharu take the Hea! They have stolen our precious totems. If you come across any Hea, you may dispatch them with the Aun's blessings. And if you should find one of our totems on them, bring it to me and I shall confide some of our secrets to you."

Aun Shimauri will accept any of the 3 totems carried by the Hea Tumeroks: the Totem of Audetaunga, the Totem of Tanae or the Totem of Volkama.

(The Hea Totem is used in a different quest involving Rubble.)

Totems may be dropped or given away (or traded) and are found on the following creatures (confirmed drops below):

--Audetaunga: Hea Warrior, Hea Nauluan

--Tanae: Hea Iteleaun, Hea Windreave, Hea Shaman

--Volkama: Hea Shaman, Hea Elder Shaman, Hea Iteleaun

Aena of MT recommends hunting for the Hea at the Hea Raider's Cache on the SW of the Plateau. (To reach the plateau, take the Marescent Plateau Portal at
42.0N, 77.6W, restricted to levels 35+.)

When you've found a totem and given it to Aun Shimauri, he will give you further instructions.

You give Aun Shimauri Totem of Volkama.
Aun Shimauri tells you, "Thank you, traveler. You have proven your friendship to the Aun. Now...Curses on the Hea and their thieving ways! If they had not stolen our totems, I would be able to reward you myself. But...I shall have to do second best. Here is a history I have written that explains Palenqual's gift of living weapons to us."
Aun Shimauri gives you Aun Shimauri's Instructions.
Aun Shimauri tells you, "Furthermore, I shall grant you permission to enter Palenqual's Caverns, where Kerehanua is waiting to help you create one of these weapons for yourself. Kerehanua's a chary old skinflint, so I wouldn't be surprised if he charged you a little bit for his weapons. Don't worry--his heart's in the right place. For now--seek out the visage of Tonkamu on the northern side of Wharu's Ridge, and you will find our hiding place."

Text: Aun Shimauri's Instructions

After giving the totem to Aun Shimauri, you are now flagged to enter Palenqual's Caverns, located at 48.9N, 72.5W (Levels 5+). Head north from Aun Shimauri's cave alongside the plateau until you see the Visage of Tonkamu -- a stone head similar to the Plateau portal -- at the top of a small waterfall. The portal to Palenqual's Cavern is inside its mouth.

Map: Palenqual's Cavern

Aun Kerehanua used to reside in a room at the top of the dungeon. He'd sell a talisman that needed to be given to Aun Imeitanua deep inside in exchange for a weapon. Now, Aun Imeitanua is gone from the dungeon and Aun Kerehanua is located deep within.

The dungeon is inhabited by a wide variety of creatures: Brute, Knife, Feral Carenzi, Rabid Carenzi, Drudge Lurker, Drudge Prowler, Drudge Ravener, Drudge Stalker, Strand Siraluun, Island Armoredillo, Shadow Wisp, Fire Wisp, Cursed Wisp, Dual Fragment, Nalif Zefir, Sufut Zefir

When you enter the main room from the drop, look for the passage on the west wall around the corner from your entry. Immediately, you'll encounter a group of Brutes and Knives. Make a right at the first split, then a left at the next split. As you go down a ramp, you'll encounter the Carenzi, Rabid and Feral! The group is quite large and spawns fairly rapidly, so you may want to run past them instead of fighting through them all.

At the bottom of the ramp hug the left wall around a curve heading east. Keep to the left until you reach another ramp heading down. Instead of taking the ramp on your left, take the split to the right and head down another ramp. You'll end in a large open room full of drudges. In the northern section of the room, look for the passage exiting to the south.

Now keep the right until you reach a ramp heading up. Instead of taking the ramp up to the right, take the left split heading east to a door. Insdie you'll find Aun Kerehanua.

Aun Kerehanua tells you, "These caverns have been overrun by vicious beasts and mercenaries since they were given to us. I'm surprised you made it this far."
Aun Kerehanua tells you, "Perfect. I hope you've chosen your totems well--fused with the proper triple totem, this weapon will be a powerful ally to you. And if you've forgotten how to finish its creation, may I suggest that you purchase Aun Shimauri's tome? He's giving them away for free..but I, for one, have my children to think about."

Aun Kerehanua sells the base weapons used to create Palenqual's Living Weapons, as well as a copy of  Aun Shimauri's Instructions (weapons cost 10,000py - he does take Trade Notes). Once you have purchased your base weapon, you'll once again need to hunt the Hea Tumeroks for stolen Totems of Audetaunga, Volkama and Tanae.

To add spells to your weapon, you will be attaching a triple totem (three Aun Totems combined). There is no skill check to combine totems or to add them to your weapon.

The two totems fit together perfectly.
The three totems fit together perfectly.
The totem and the ukira join together perfectly.

There are six different combinations of totems. You triple totem will either be three of the same type of Totem (for example, three Totems of Tanea combined), or you can have a triple totem made up of one of each of the three totem types. You cannot make a triple totem by combining two of one type and one of another.

When combining one of each, be cautious: ORDER MATTERS! The descriptions listed on the double totems to the right will help you combine your totems for the desired Triple Totem.

Audutaunga's Totem of the Mountains
(A+A+A)

Greater Rockslide - (Weapon Speed +75%),
Greater Stone Cliffs - (Melee Def +12 pts),
Greater Strength of Earth - (Strength +12 pts)

Tanae's Totem of the Forests
(T+T+T)

Greater Growth - (Heal Rate +75%),
Greater Hunter's Acumen - (Coord +12 pts),
Greater Thorns - (Damage Value +15pts)

Volkama's Totem of the Rivers
(V+V+V)

Greater Cascade - (Weapon Skill +12 pts),
Greater Still Water - (Endurance +12 pts), Greater Torrent - (Quickness +12 pts)

Palenqual's Totem of the Chase
(V+A  +T)

Hunter's Acumen - (Coord +8 pts),
Growth - (Heal Rate +50%),
Thorns - (Damage Value +10 pts),
Lesser Still Water - (Endurance +4 pts),
Lesser Cascade - (Weapon Skill +4 pts),
Lesser Torrent - (Quickness +4 pts),
Lesser Strength of Earth - (Strength +4 pts),
Lesser Rockslide - (Weapon Speed +25%),
Lesser Stone Cliffs - (Melee Def +4 pts)

Palenqual's Totem of the Heights
(T+V  +A)

Lesser Hunter's Acumen - (Coord +4 pts),
Lessr Growth - (Heal Rate +25%),
Lesser Thorns - (Dam Value +5 pts),
Lesser Still Water - (Endurance +4 pts),
Lesser Cascade - (Weapon Skill +4 pts),
Lesser Torrent - (Quickness +4 pts),
Strength of Earth - (Strength +8 pts),
Rockslide - (Weapon Speed +50%),
Stone Cliffs - (Melee Def +8 pts)

Palenqual's Totem of the Vortex
(T+A  +V)

Lesser Rockslide - (Weapon Speed +25%),
Lesser Stone Cliffs - (Melee Def +4 pts),
Lesser Strength of Earth - (Strength +4 pts),
Lesser Growth - (Heal Rate +25%),
Lesser Hunter's Acumen - (Coord +4 pts),
Lesser Thorns - (Weapon Dam +5 pts),
Cascade - (Weapon Skill +8 pts),
Still Water - (Endurance +8 pts),
Torrent - (Quickness +8 pts)

Note: spells are stackable, except for Thorns and Rockslide. BD and SK will override these spells.

To see fabulous screenshots of various completed weapons, click here!

Aun Imeitanua's retired text:

Aun Imeitanua tells you, "Sorry about making you come this far, but we can't be giving away our prized secrets to just ANYONE...besides, if the Hea knew of my whereabouts, they'd kidnap me and my brother in a second." 

When you gave him your talisman, he would give you the corresponding base weapon (no-drop, no-give).

Aun Imeitanua tells you, "Now, don't forget--this weapon will only gain it's full magical potential once you fuse it with one of our sacred totems. Wield it with our blessings...and remember that the Aun have extended their friendship to you. I'm afraid that after you leave this place, you'll not be able to return to visit me for a month or so--the Hea are ever vigilant, and we must do our best to keep this place a secret from them. You should take care to leave this place as soon as possible--for should the worst befall you you as you leave our hiding place, you will not be able to return." 

Palenqual's Cavern

To see fabulous screenshots of various completed weapons, click here!

Thanks to U Po Kin of MT, Mopdit and Godor of FF, Absolution of FF, Singularity, Inc., Kylaria of TD,  Gafoon, Herrigal Eugen, Albrien, Samir al-Zarim TD, Tanu of WE, Triple Ex-Pinky of MT, Gandalf the Wise MT, Gimli Pumlo, Taedium of MT, alanoth of FF, Thargrim of MT, Deggial and Muzica II of LC, Rudy Roughknight of MT, Avardan of HG, Calis dy Zhorac of MT, Tor re'ada Khan of SC, Finglas of HG, Turran of LC, Stephen King of WE, Talon Sia of TD, Denour al-Quza of FF, Lilitha of MT, Aena of MT, Maelstorme of the Bloodguard - WE, mac dx of FF, Saltine of DT, Thargrim of MT. Durg Trapspringer of TD, Denour al-Quza of FF, Sean C., Bad News of LC, Nockmaar of HG, Mass-ka Cure of TD, Spoons of TD, Matabei of TD, Tael of MT, Ali ul-Haq, Akela of WE, Ron F., Sadu Toiracsi of TD, Harry, Staffer Rob, Elana the Swift of SC, Grimscale, Zyrca, Azmodan of HG, E Black Adder of SC, Sagramor of LC, Atarax of LC, Shadymilkman of SC, Elkreid of HG, Victor L., Khelben Elbereth of MT,Portios of LC, Quietus of FF, Stab of WE, Logun of HG, Leftavian of TD, Pink Kitty of HG, Vladd the Impaler, Calladyn the axe of FF, Taedium of MT, Indech II of HG, Jennas of SC, Gimli Pumlo, Amazon Girl of LC, Kharn-the-Betrayer of WE, Brachus, Raelyn of TD, Kewne/Raolin of MT, Spear Hunter D of FF, Gafood, Herrigal Eugen, Dankashu of TD, Circeus of HG!