Ricardo's Blood Gem

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From the Friend and Foe event.

Turbine quest teaser: "A Viamontian Rebel named Ricardo tells of Varicci's pursuit of a powerful Falatacot artifact known as the Blood Gem of Rikt Zir. Characters level 80 and above can seek to capture the Gem before the Viamontian King does!"

To begin the quest, head to Eastwatch Outpost and speak to Ricardo. To reach Eastwatch head to Sanamar from Shoushi at 34.3S, 73.4E then take the Eastwatch portal at 71.2N, 61.3W.

NPC: Ricardo - 90.3N, 43.1W

Ricardo tells you, "Well met, adventurer!"
Ricardo lowers his voice warily and then continues.
Ricardo tells you, "My name is Ricardo and I am part of a rebel faction of Viamontians that seeks to overthrow the despotic ruler, King Varicci."
Ricardo tells you, "Recently our spies have learned that the King has launched a massive campaign to recover a powerful Falatacot artifact called the Blood Gem of Rikt Zir."
Ricardo tells you, "What this gem does is still unknown, but one thing is for sure. We can not let Varicci get his hands on it."
Ricardo tells you, "Our sources have unearthed an obscure legend from some ancient Falatacot ruins."
Ricardo tells you, "It claims the gem was fractured into three pieces and then hidden in some caves near the ocean."
Ricardo tells you, "We believe the caves referred to in the legend are the Coral Caves at 90.5N 42.5W."
Ricardo winces and rubs his injured leg.
Ricardo tells you, "I tried to recover the gem myself, but was grievously injured and had to take refuge here."
Ricardo tells you, "I have no choice, but to ask you to retrieve the Blood Gem for me...No. For the rebellion!"
Ricardo tells you, "Return the Blood Gem to me and may the Stag of Bellenesse watch over you!"

To reach the caves you'll have to make a jump down from the hills around Eastwatch. The entrance to the dungeon is a hot drop.

Coral Caves - 90.5N, 42.5W
--Levels: all (must have ToD)
--Map: Coral Caves
--Creatures: Ancient Coral Golem, Blood Golem

Take the NW passage from the drop then head down a ramp. Keep to the right through a large room with wide ramps down as the area begins to glow red, then follow the passage until you reach a lever-opened door. When you reach the Blood Golem area, stay in the hallway to avoid getting swarmed. The Golems have high resistance, but low health. They will drop three different gem fragments: blue, green and red. Kill the spawns until everyone in your party has one of each.

Timer: 7 days

Combine the blue and green gem fragments to create a Large Blood Gem Fragment.

You successfully combine the two Blood Gem Fragments.

Add the red to create the Blood Gem of Rikt Zir then return to Eastwatch.

As you slip the final piece of the gem into place, it begins to pulse wildly with an inner light. Each rhythmic pulse sends a small burst of energy through you, creating an almost euphoric sensation. Realization soon dawns upon you that the gem is responding to the beat of your heart.

Give the Blood Gem of Rikt Zir to Ricardo and you'll be rewarded with a pair of Squalid Leggings!

You give Ricardo Blood Gem of Rikt Zir.
Ricardo tells you, "At last! He will be most pleased...I mean the Stag of Bellenesse thanks you, adventurer. It is through your efforts that the course of history shall be forever changed."
Ricardo gives you Squalid Leggings.
 

Coral Caves

Thanks to Kim Hoshi of LC, Robert Greydog of FF, Long Blade of FF, Fubari of FF, Daktari of FF, TheKnight of SC, Capt Justice of TD, Epona Macha of TD, Enos of TD!