Zaikhal Defender

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From the Throne of Destiny

To begin the quest of the Zaikhal Defender, you must head to the Plateau Village and speak to Antius Blackmoor. To reach the Plateau Village, take the Oriel Residential Quarters portal from Mayoi at 61.8S, 81.6E. Alternately, you can purchase a Plateau Invitation from any Wedding Planner in a Nexus town for a direct portal (grab an extra for your return later).

NPC: Antius Blackmoor - 44.1N, 43.4W

Antius Blackmoor tells you, "Ah, excellent, a willing hero. The Viamontians are besieging Zaikhal! My associate, Ardry the Dubious, has scouted out the Viamontians' defenses. Here are his notes."
Antius Blackmoor gives you Viamontian Reconnaissance.
Antius Blackmoor tells you, "Please go to Zaikhal and help defeat the Viamontians!"

Text: Viamontian Reconnaissance

Note: Antius Blackmoor has been replaced with Jun Sawashima.

NPC: Jun Sawashima - 44.1N, 43.4W

Jun Sawashima tells you, "The Viamontian assault of Zaikhal was successfully repelled. However, their fortresses remain. We must continue to assault their strongholds in order to keep them off our lands. My associate, Andry the Dubious, has scouted out the Viamontians' defenses. Here are his notes."
Jun Sawashima gives you Viamontian Reconnaissance.
Jun Sawashina tells you, "Please go to Zaikhal and show those dogs the might of our Queen."

Once you've received the report, you are flagged to enter one of the keeps near Zaikhal. Each is under control of an invasion commander and are level restricted.

Copper Legion Keep -12.1N, 0.6E
--Levels: 50-64
--Creatures: Captain Ramelle

Silver Legion Keep -13.5N, 1.5W
--Levels: 65-79
--Creatures: Silver Legion Invader, Captain Argenne

Gold Legion Keep -14.0N, 2.0E
--Levels: 80-99
--Creatures: Captain Aurachon

Platinum Legion Keep - 16.5N, 0.6E
--(Level 100+)
--Creatures: Viamontian Tribune, Viamontian Lord, Abhorent Eater, Ravenous Eater, Royal Thaumaturge, Platinum Legion Doorkeeper, Platinum Legion Bodyguard, Platinum Legion Castle Guard, Platinum Legion Castellan, Captain Balanchi, General Corcima

Note: The first time this quest is completed, the creatures guarding the keep must be killed to spawn the portal.

Platinum Keep
The keep is basically linear the whole way through. From the drop, head south and then take the passage to the right. Use lightning attacks against the Viamontians and slashing against the Eaters. You'll reach 4 locked doors as you run through. The first is opened by a lever in the floor on the level above. Pull the lever then jump back down to the door below. The second is opened by a wall lever to the right of the door on the wall. The third door is opened by using a torch on the wall.

Note: If you take a quick detour down the south ramp, you can kill the Platinum Legion Quartermaster and use the key (2 uses) it drops on a high-quality loot chest.

After you're through the 3rd door, follow the NW passage to the final locked door. It will be guarded by the Platinum Legion Doorkeeper. Kill the Doorkeeper for the key and use it to enter Captain Balanchi's room. The Captain drops the Platinum Invader Lord Helm (24 hour timer), the Corcima Castle Platinum Ward Portal Gem and lore (the bodyguards may also drop a portal gem).

The first time the quest is complete, a global announces the player who kills each Captain.

[Player Name] has slain Captain Balanchi, one of the commanders of the Viamontian invasion! Without their leader, the Platinum Legion returns to its underground fortress and ceases to menace the land near Zaikhal.

Text: Dispatch to Captain Balanchi

Once everyone has a helm, use a gem to enter Corcicma Castle! First kill the Platinum Legion Castellan in the center of castle yard. It drops a vial of Royal Blood. Next kill General Corcima who can be found further in. The General drops another vial of blood, 10 shards of armor and a piece of lore.

Text: Dispatch to General Corcima

Again, the first time the quest is completed, a global will go out:

[Player Name] has slain General Corcima, the commander of the Viamontian invasion! The last of the Viamontian invaders vanish from the roads near Zaikhal.

When everyone has a shard, return to Plateau Village to speak with Antius. Give him the shard and you'll receive the Coat of the Zaikhal Defender in exchange.

You give Antius Blackmoor Shard of Corcima's Armor.
Antius Blackmoor tells you, "A shard of the armor of Corcima himself! Truly, you are a hero. I can use this shard to make armor every bit as good as that which Corcima wore. Take this coat, with my gratitude."
Antius Blackmoor gives you Coat of the Zaikhal Defender.

The blood is used on the Helm to upgrade it to the Blooded Platinum Invader Lord Helm.

You smear the blood on the helm and the helm thrums with magical power.

Copper Legion Keep
Silver Legion Keep
Gold Legion Keep
Platinum Legion Keep

Thanks to The Undertaker's Quickstrike, Zzub, Secret Angel!