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From The Calm event.

Town Crier tells you, "I heard that portals to Power Forges have been discovered on the shores of the Inner Sea. What mysteries like within their depths? Only time will tell."

During the Calm event, three Lugian Emissaries appeared in Yaraq, Rithwic, and Shoushi. They offered to build forges in town to enhance players' crafting skills if someone was brave enough to retrieve a Forge Essence from deep within the Power Forges on the shores of the Inner Sea. When the Essence was returned to the Emissary, 5 forges appeared. The player received a global for their efforts and an experience reward!

The Lugians, however, were only here for a short time. After their departure, the xp reward could no longer be obtained. And what of the essences? They can now be turned into an Agent of the Arcanum in exchange for Writs of Refuge or an experience reward!

The layout of the three power forges is identical. You'll fight through various creatures until you reach the Overseer. When killed, the Overseer drops a Forge Essence, a Ring, and a note.

Rumor: Inner Sea Directive

Below is the information on each of the three forges. Each may be recalled, tied or summoned.

Map: Power Forges

Northern Power Forge -- 18.4N, 22.8W
--Levels 40+ (SE of Danby's)
--Map: Northern Power Forge

--Shortcut: take the Sanai settlement portal from Zaikhal at 12.7N, 1.7W then run to the Northern Power Forge at 18.4N, 22.8W.

--Creatures: Augmented Drudge, Ethereal Rift, Virindi Observer, Virindi Profane,
Rampager, Terebrous Hollow Minion, Tumideon Hollow Minion, Northern Overseer

Southern Power Forge -- 82.3S, 3.9W
--Levels 70+ (W of the spec temple)
--Map: Southern Power Forge

--Shortcut: take the Land Bridge Villas portal from Qalaba'r at 74.8S, 17.8E, then run to the Southern Power Forge at 82.3S, 3.9W.

--Creatures: Unconquered Drudge, Pandemonium Shadow, Paroxysm Shadow, Telumiat Hollow Minion, Assailer, Virindi Executor, Virindi Profatrix, Southern Overseer

Western Power Forge -- 21.9S, 43.8W
--Levels 100+
--Map: Western Power Forge

--Shortcut: take the Dryreach portal form Holtburg at 42.2N, 34.2E, then take the E Dires Swamp portal at 8.1S, 74.5E. Run to the Western Power Forge at 21.9S, 43.8W.

--Creatures: Peerless Drudge, Befouled Doll, Desecrated Doll, Pestilence Rat, Mottled Carenzi, Devastator, Virindi Desecrator, Western Overseer

The route to each Overseer is the same in all three Power Forges. From the drop take a right, then go through the west door. Head up the ramp and then take another ramp to the south. Make a right (heading east) into a room with glowing blue crystals, then take the NE passage to exit the room. You'll reach a section where the floor is covered with portals. Walk over the portals and exit left (north), then take the ramp up to the east.

Northern Forge

Kerrak - 33.6S, 72.7E (Shoushi)

Kerrak tells you, "Isparian, hear my offer."
Kerrak tells you, "Working with my citadel brothers, I discovered a way to construct forges which will bestow crafting boons to those that use it. We desire to place these forges within our citadels that we might better equip our warriors with the supplies which are so necessary in combat."
Kerrak tells you, "However, we require the assistance of one brave enough to delve the depths of the Virindi Power Forges. The Overseers of those Forges carry a Forge Essence which I need if I am to construct these crafting boons."
Kerrak tells you, "If you can venture into one of these pits and retrieve a Forge Essence, I will reward you handsomely. In addition, in my appreciation I will place five crafting forges for all of your people to use."
Kerrak tells you, "The Northern Power Forge lies upon the northern shore of the Inner Sea. Be safe, young Isparian, and be quick. My time here is short. I shall leave your lands before the snow recedes."

You give Kerrak Northern Forge Essense.
Kerrak tells you, "Isparian, you have done both our races a great service."
You've earned 1,132,450 experience.
Kerrak smiles broadly.
Kerrak tells you, "If you were not so small, I would invite you to join our citadel as a fellow in arms."
Kerrak tells you, "I shall not forget my promise. As a gesture of appreciation, I shall erect a series of crafting forges in the town of Shoushi."
Weatherlight has defeated the Northern Overseer and delivered its Forge Essense to the Lugian Kerrak. In exchange, Kerrak has assembled and activated the crafting forges in the town of Shoushi. Crafters the world over owe a debt of gratitude to the mighty Weatherlight!

FF - Tygerclaw
LC - Shendil (Shelendil)
SC - Infraggable Krunk
TD - Ruh
WE - Gladius Mule II
VT - Noumenon

Note: For the initial month the quest was released, players could turn in the power forge to the Emissary for approx 21.25% %XP.

The incantations to create these forges are arcane indeed! Please wait a moment, I suddenly feel the need to meditate upon them.
Half a moment, as I contemplate the infinite crafting mysteries of the universe!
Ah! The beauty of my crafting forges! I am so fortunate that such a brave adventurer was able to bring me the forge essense that I required.
Such a lovely day we're having, don't you agree?
Voila! I have finished my meditations. Alrighty, who's next?

Southern Forge

Amaroth - 42.7N, 33.6E (Holtburg)

Amaroth tells you, "Isparian, hear my offer."
Amaroth tells you, "Working with my citadel brothers, I discovered a way to construct forges which will bestow crafting boons to those that use it. We desire to place these forges within our citadels that we might better equip our warriors with the supplies which are so necessary in combat."
Amaroth tells you, "However, we require the assistance of one brave enough to delve the depths of the Virindi Power Forges. The Overseers of those Forges carry a Forge Essence which I need if I am to construct these crafting boons."
Amaroth tells you, "If you can venture into one of these pits and retrieve a Forge Essence, I will reward you handsomely. In addition, in my appreciation I will place five crafting forges for all of your people to use."
Amaroth tells you, "The Southern Power Forge lies upon the southern shore of the Inner Sea. Be safe, young Isparian, and be quick. My time here is short. I shall leave your lands before the snow recedes."

You give Amaroth Southern Forge Essence.
Amaroth tells you, "Isparian, you have done both our races a great service."
You've earned 9,242,613 experience.
Amaroth smiles broadly.
Amaroth tells you, "If you were not so small, I would invite you to join our citadel as a fellow in arms."
Amaroth tells you, "I shall not forget my promise. As a gesture of appreciation, I shall erect a series of crafting forges in the town of Holtburg."
June the Intrepid has defeated the Southern Overseer and delivered its Forge Essence to the Lugian Amaroth. In exchange, Amaroth has assembled and activated the crafting forges in the town of Holtburg. Crafters the world over owe a debt of gratitude to the mighty June the Intrepid!

HG - Ayauasca
LC - Kazuko Hosoki
TD - Cerulia
WE - Sica

Note: The Forge Essence is worth about 20% of your current level.

The incantations necessary to create these forges are arcane indeed! Please wait a moment, I suddenly feel the need to meditate upon them.
Half a moment, as I contemplate the infinite crafting mysteries of the universe!
Ah! The beauty of my crafting forges! I am so fortunate that such a brave adventurer was able to bring me the forge essence that I required.
Such a lovely day we're having, don't you agree?
Voila! I have finished my meditations. Alright, who's next?

Western Forge

Urleg - 21.7S, 1.7W (Yaraq - appeared December 16th)

Urleg tells you, "Isparian, hear my offer."
Urleg tells you, "Working with my citadel brothers, I discovered a way to construct forges which will bestow crafting boons to those that use it. We desire to place these forges within our citadels that we might better equip our warriors with the supplies which are so necessary in combat."
Urleg tells you, "However, we require the assistance of one brave enough to delve the depths of the Virindi Power Forges. The Overseers of those Forges carry a Forge Essence which I need if I am to construct these crafting boons."
Urleg tells you, "If you can venture into one of these pits and retrieve a Forge Essence, I will reward you handsomely. In addition, in my appreciation I will place five crafting forges for all of your people to use."
Urleg tells you, "The Western Power Forge lies upon the western shore of the Inner Sea. Be safe, young Isparian, and be quick. My time here is short. I shall leave your lands before the snow recedes."

You give Urleg Western Forge Essence.
Urleg tells you, "Isparian, you have done both our races a great service."
You've earned 1,671,639 experience.
Urleg smiles broadly.
Urleg tells you, "If you were not so small, I would invite you to join our citadel as a fellow in arms."
Urleg tells you, "I shall not forget my promise. As a gesture of appreciation, I shall erect a series of crafting forges in the town of Yaraq"
Deven-Kenyon has defeated the Western Overseer and delivered its Forge Essence to the Lugian Urleg. In exchange, Urleg has assembled and activated the crafting forges in the town of Yaraq. Crafters the world over owe a debt of gratitude to the mighty Deven-Kenyon!

SC - Deven-Kenyon
TD - Spirit Walker

The incantations necessary to create these forges are arcane indeed! Please wait a moment, I suddenly feel the need to meditate upon them.
Half a moment, as I contemplate the infinite crafting mysteries of the universe!
Ah! The beauty of my crafting forges! I am so fortunate that such a brave adventurer was able to bring me the forge essence that I required.
Such a lovely day we're having, don't you agree?
Voila! I have finished my meditations. Alright, who's next?

You allow Urleg to examine your Inner Sea Directive.
Urleg tells you, "I have no need of such reconnaissance. But you would do well to heed the words within it. It appears the Virindi have some plan for you Isparians."

Note: See this post by meanbeard for important information about the forge XP reward.

"The Lugians are not giving level 126ers the appropriate XP reward because of a bug introduced during the final days of implementation. I would like to apologize to you for that bug.

I still want to give level 126ers the amount of XP you should have received for this quest. So, next month, take your Western Forge Essence to an Agent of the Arcanum. They will give you the appropriate XP reward. This reward will only be given once and will no longer be available once we publish the February event. If you have already given your Western Forge Essence to a Lugian, you will need to do finish this quest again. Of course, keep in mind that if you have already picked up a Western Forge Essence, you have to wait 30 days before you can pick up another one.

To be clear, the Agents will only reward XP for the Western Forge Essence, and they will only reward that XP to level 126ers."
 

Northern Power Forge
Southern Power Forge
Western Power Forge

Thanks to Chrono Crest of WE, Wing Zero of MT, Chupon of LC, Theknight of SC, Rawen of HG, Phoenix Warrior of TD, Witch Hazel of VT, Magdala of TD, Cerulia of TD, Dohk Tug of TD, Shin Fai of TD, Gyes of SC, Fayt Xenosus of LC, June the Intrepid of LC, Woon Leng of LC, Mr Fizz of LC, Nitemare of TD!