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If you speak to Micon Stuvis the Barkeep in Redspire at 40.7N, 83.0W, you'll find that Bachus Flufens is staying with him for a while. Portals to Redspire can be found in Holtburg (42.5N, 31.1E), Samsur (3.5S, 22.4E) or Yanshi (15.9S, 46.7E).

You can also purchase a rumor from Micon Stuvis.

Rumor: Bachus Flufens

Micon Stuvis the Barkeep tells you, "Come back whenever you have the time, traveler. I'm always up for a bit of gossip. Why, even now Bachus Flufens will tell me quite the tall tale about some Tumerok warrior and his "living" spear... I'm glad she came to stay with me here in Redspire - I was afraid for her safety out there by the western shore."

Head upstairs to speak to Bachus Flufens. She'll tell you more and give you a copy of her journal.

Bachus Flufens tells you, "Woe is me! The Hea must have overheard that I have been sending travelers to investigate their caverns, for they invaded my house, burned down my apple trees, and ate my bunny rabbits! I barely escaped here to safety of Redspire in one piece! Fortunately my dear friend Micon has agreed to give me shelter until I am back upon my feet."
Bachus Flufens tells you, "They must hold that relic in high esteem indeed. A most fanciful folk, I must say! I heard that it is a legendary spear that they dismantled and enshrined in two separate caverns on the island. It once belonged to a warrior from an opposite faction, I believe. He tried to persuade them back to traditional ways, but they would have none of it. Somehow they dispatched him but retained his spear...which is supposed to have some sort of magical, "living" properties to it. I'm not quite sure what to believe."
Bachus Flufens tells you, "Perhaps the answer could be found in the caverns to the northwest along the shore. Try the area around 40.2N 84.7W --at least that's where I saw the Tumeroks heading last. Beware, friend--it's quite likely to be well guarded. I'd go myself, but I must catch up on my journal today. If you would like to read it, here are a few pages that I wrote the other day."
Bachus Flufens gives you Bachus Flufen's Journal.

Text: Bachus Flufens Journal

As she suggests, head to the Tumerok Cavern at 40.2N, 84.7W (no level restriction). Inside you'll find Hea Hunters, Silt Lurkers, and a Hea Warrior.

Map: Tumerok Cavern

When you enter you'll be in large room. Go to the west wall and take the stairs down. Make a left at the split and go down another set of stairs. At the "T" you can go either way and either hug the left of the right wall until the final room. At the bottom of the sloping section you'll find a Tumerok Warrior. When you kill him, you'll find it carries a Vault Key (7 day timer). Use the Vault Key on the Tumerok Vault and retrieve the Spear embedded there. As it opens, you'll see the carved figure on the vault move to release the spear! Return to Bachus Flufens in Redspire for further instructions.

Note: Since the dungeon cannot be tied or recalled, you can use portal recall to get back to Redspire quickly!

You give Bachus Flufens Tumerok Spear.
Bachus Flufens examines the spear intensely.
Bachus Flufens tells you, "Ah, so there was something to their story after all...what an interesting find! But look here...don't these slots along this side suggest that it is missing a part? I wonder if it lies over in the caves directly to the northeast? For the past season I've been able to watch many Tumerok comings and goings here from my front porch. If you were to bring me back the object in its entirety, I'm sure I could reward you."
Bachus Flufens gives you Tumerok Spear.

The Tumerok Cave she speaks of are located at 41.7N, 82.5W (no level restriction). This time you'll find Hea Hunters, a Hea Shaman, Shore Armoredillos, and Silt Lurkers.

Map: Tumerok Cave

From the drop go through the door into a large open room. Take the door on the south wall and stay to the left until you go down some steps and through another door. From this L-shaped room, take the door on the north wall and follow the passage down the stairs until you reach the split.

Go right at the split then hug the left wall, going through a door into a small room. Take the east door out of this room and follow the the passage, still keeping left and skipping the next door you pass. Go through another door to your east into a small room and exit through another door to the north. Look for the exit portal, then take the door directly opposite it to the east. Follow the passage down the stairs to the lower level (you can go either way at the split).

Once in the final room, look for the Tumerok Shaman. It carries the 2nd Vault Key. Use the key on the Tumerok Vault and retrieve the Wooden Tumerok Figurine after it opens. Once again, recall to Redspire and hand the figurine to Bachus Flufens.

You give Bachus Flufens Wooden Tumerok Figurine.
Bachus squints carefully at the figurine.
Bachus Flufens tells you, "I have never seen an artifact such as this before...some sort of Tumerok figurine? Ah...but it seems as if it is not in its entirety? Perhaps it should be married to another piece? If you bring me back the completed artifact, I will surely reward you!"
Bachus Flufens gives you Wooden Tumerok Figurine.

Use the Figurine on the Spear to create Aun Tanua's War Taiaha.

The figurine and the spear fit together perfectly.

If you don't want to keep the spear, you can hand it to Bachus Flufens for a reward!
You give Bachus Flufens Aun Tanua's War Taiaha.
Bachus gingerly lifts the weapon from your grasp and weighs it in her hands.
Bachus Flufens tells you, "A Tumerok War Taiaha! One of the first examples of Tumerok war craft I have ever seen. I must send this on to Aliester--he will be delighted to further his research on Tumerok culture. I thank you!"
You've earned 10,000 experience.
Bachus Flufens gives you Peerless Healing Kit.
Bachus Flufens gives you 2 Copper Peas.

You'll receive the following message if you talk to Bachus before your timer is up:

Bachus tells you, "So you're back, [character's name]. Good to see you. I am always happy when friends stop by, especially around sunset--the view is spectacular from here! I haven't noticed anything out of the ordinary of late, but can never tell what will happen on the island! Perhaps things will have changed even by next week."

Below are notes from the original quest, presented for historical reference.

A report from Grimshaw aka Arabin:

A quest for a new spear! I spoke to Lark Grifanna the Barkeep in ... who had the following  to say.

"Take care as you travel in this area. Bachus tells me that the Tumeroks 
seem to be engaged in some strange feud, and it'd probably be best 
if you didn't get yourself tangled up in it."
"These are interesting times indeed...if only Brachus were here to embroider a pretty tale for us! Too bad she's off on another wild goose chase again -- tracking down a spear, she says. She might be down by the western shore... that's where her house is, in any case."

I continued making my way from town to town and spoke with Micon Stuvis the Barkeep in Redspire.

"With all the adventurers coming through Redspire, I've certainly  heard a lot of interesting tales."
"Come back whenever you have the time, traveler. I'm always up for a bit of gossip. Why, even the other day Bachus Flufens, came by and told me quite the tall tale about some Tumerok Warrior and his 'living' spear... I know I should have cut her off sooner, but you know... she probably doesn't have too many amusements over there on the western shore..."

I headed out towards the western shore to find this teller of tall tales. I finally found her house at 43.5N, 85.4W and took a look around. She keeps some baby rabbits in a cage out front which are so cute. Anyway, she answered the door and had the following to say:

"A visitor! I do not often get many visitors to my modest homestead. Did Micon or Lark tell you that I've been spending time with the  Tumeroks? A most fanciful folk, I must say! Why, just the other day  one of the Hea told me about a legendary spear they dismantled and  enshrined in two separate parts of the island. It once belonged to  a warrior from an opposite faction, I believe. He tried to persuade  them back to traditional ways, but they would have none of it. Somehow  they dispatched him but retained his spear... which is supposed to  have some sort of magical, 'living' properties to it. I'm not quite  sure what to believe."
"Perhaps the answer could be found in the caverns to the northwest  along the shore. Try the area around 44 North, 87 West -- at least  that's where I saw my new Tumerok aquaintances heading last. Beware, friend -- it sounds as if they held this artifact in high esteem, and it's quite likely to be well guarded. I'd go myself, but I must 
catch up on my journal today."

I headed to the coordinates she gave and soon reached a dungeon called Tumerok Cavern. Unfortunately it is restricted to levels 5-20. Time to get my level 18 character. In he steps and dies twice. The end guy is really tough. The easiest way to guide you through the quest is to tell you step by step which way to go. Sorry, I'm not good 
at mapmaking :)

Step 1 - You enter into a large room, usualy clear. Head west down stairs.
Step 2 - Turn left and down more stairs.
Step 3 - Turn right at the junction halfway down the stairs. Watch 
out for Jibrit Zephers here.
Step 4 - Then Left at the next junction and go through the door. 
Step 5 - Exit through the only other door and follow the passage to the left. 
Step 6 - If you stayed left you will shortly come to stairs leading down. This is where is gets tough. Down these steps you can turn left or right. Both lead to the same room but I'd recommend turning right. There are a couple of Hea Hunters (Level 15) in the corridor. When you reach the metal door (one at end of each passage) get ready. If you are alone like I was the only choice is to draw things out and fight them a couple at a time. In this room there are 9 Hea Hunters (Level 15), 2 Veteran Reedsharks (Level 12), and the Hea Warrior (Level 23) who has the key. The warrior is 9 levels lower than the ones you fight on the surface but I found him to be much tougher.
Step 7 - You will find a key on him called Tumerok Vault Key. Use this on the vault at the back on the cavern. You watch a cool animation as it unlocks and inside you find the Tumerok Spear. This spear is non-tradeable which is extremely annoying. I'm hoping that I can place it in my house chest when I get one after giving both my characters 
permissions to it. Also, the quest has a timer on it. I don't know how long that is yet though :)

I'll let you know when I find the other part of this quest if there is a head or something to be attached...

Anyway, keep up the fantastic work on your website and I'll keep looking for more information for you.

SPEAR QUEST CONTINUED
A friendly gentleman by the name of Ogma (aka Lugh) met with me near Redspire and mentioned that he'd heard my tale of the spear thus far. In addition to this though, he believed he had found the location for the other part of the spear. We set out together to take on the dungeon which is called Tumerok Cave and is located at 43.6N, 84W.

This is the route inside the dungeon you will need to take:

You appear inside the dungeon in a tiny safe room. Go out the door into the main room and you will notice it is very similar to the entrance room on the other dungeon. Head out the South door and follow the passage round to the right. Go down the stairs and you will find yourself in an "L" shaped room. Follow the room round and take the exit on the North wall. Down some more stairs.

Now it gets tricky. This level is a maze. Take a right at the bottom of the stairs. Next junction take a left and go through door. Leave the room by the door in the left (east) wall. Head east until you see a door on your left. Go through it and you'll be in a big room with a couple of trees. At this point you start fighting Hea Hunters as well.

Leave the room through the North door and take a right. Take the door on the left. Leave the room by the other door and head left. Go past the door on the right and enter the door straight ahead.
Take the right door. Go past another door and enter the left door. Leave via the right door and go straight through the next room (2 doors). Head left and you will see an exit on the right. Take the door opposite the exit, on your left.

Go down. Go through the first metal door. Take a right and stick to the right wall. You will fight through 4 Tidal Siraluun's. When you come to the next metal door rebuff if you need to. This leads into a large cavern where you will find 4 Veteran Reedsharks, 4 Hea Drumspeakers, and a Hea Shaman (Level 23). If you are soloing then pull them and pick them off a couple at a time.

After smiting the shaman, I found a key on him which I grabbed before searching the cavern some more. Right at the back of the cavern I discovered a second Vault. This one displaying a symbol of a figurine instead of a spear.

I used the key and discovered the figurine inside. I pulled out my spear and joined the two of them. As I did so, the eyes on the figurine opened up and stared straight at me. I knew, I was the proud owner of Aun Tanua's War Taiaha!

Note - This spear is undroppable.

If you return the finished spear to Bachus Flufens, you will receive a reward (she keeps the finished spear).

You give Bachus Flufens Aun Tanua's War Taiaha.
Bachus gingerly lifts the weapon from your grasp and weighs it in her hands.
Bachus Flufens tells you, "A Tumerok War Taiaha! One of the first examples of Tumerok war craft I have ever seen. I must send this on to Aliester--he will be delighted to further his research on Tumerok culture. I thank you!"
You've earned 10,000 experience.
Bachus Flufens gives you Peerless Healing Kit.
Bachus Flufens gives you 2 Copper Peas.

Tumerok Cavern
Tumerok Cave

Thanks to Grimshaw (Level 38, Warrior, Baron)
Arabin (Level 19, Swashbuckler), Tan-Ghil of FF, Elowan of MT, Mr Fizz of LC.