Superior Helm & Fiery Shield

The initial rumor for the Fiery Shield and Superior Helmet can be purchased in Zaikhal from Jizal al-Nurla the Scribe, or in Samsur from Sutaiya bint Yil. The note gives you directions to the Halls of the Helm 18.7N, 1.6E, located just outside of Zaikhal.

To reach the dungeon, take the North road out of town, up the hill, then take the left fork up near the ruined stone structure. From there, look to the Northwest and you will see a tall pillar in the distance. Head towards the pillar and you'll see the portal to the Hall of Helms directly north. You might want to stop by the lifestone at 15.8N, 2.1E first (a short way up the road from the right turn at the split.)

The entrance to the Halls of the Helm is restricted to level 10+, but it's better handled by those of level 15 and higher. You'll encounter groups of magic casting Zombies and Undead and an occasional Lich their magic can be fatal to the weak. The Fiery Shield and Superior Helmet are found on the corpse of the Guardian of the Helm.

The path to the Guardian is fairly straightforward. Simply follow the left wall at all times. You'll go up and down a few ramps and in and out of a few chambers. You'll know you're getting close when you must fight your way through a room containing 4 Zombies and a Lich. A short way down the corridor you'll enter the room of the Guardian of the Helm. The Guardian himself is a level 30 undead, with similar tactics and spells to a Lich. He must be slain to get the Helm and Shield.

Note: the Guardian does not always carry both items, and sometimes he doesn't carry either of them. Don't be surprised if you have to kill him several times to claim both prizes.

But it's not that easy! For the Guardian also comes with a group of bodyguards: 5 Zombies! After defeating him and his guards, if luck is on your side, you will have your Superior Helmet and Fiery Shield. To exit the Halls of the Helm, you can either go back the way you came in, hugging the right wall all the way out, or you can continue on in the dungeon through the gated doors, fighting your way past more Zombies and Liches, through a door with a switch, up to an exit portal.

	Superior Helmet
A superior helm from the Halls of Helm.
*Value*	5500
*Burden*	600
*Armor Level*	100
*Spells*	Impen III, Flame Bane III, Invuln O III.
*Spellcraft*	133
*Mana*	x/432
*Mana Cost*	1 pt. per 20 sec.
*Difficulty*	57
*Restrictions*	Melee Defense 153+
*Protections*	Aa/Aa/Aa P/P/A/P

	Fiery Shield
A fiery shield that seems to give resistance against fire.
*Value*	7500
*Burden*	650
*Armor Level*	20
*Spells*	Impen III, Flame Bane IV, Fire Prot O II.
*Spellcraft*	162
*Mana*	x/576
*Mana Cost*	1 pt. per 15 sec.
*Difficulty*	71
*Restrictions*	Missile Defense 182+
*Protections*	Aa/A/Aa A/B/P/B

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Halls of the Helm

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Special thanks to Nayt al-Yad for help with this quest.