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From the Reprisals event.

Town Crier tells you, "There have been rumors that the Raven Hand has found an ancient Repository in the Singularity Caul. I wonder what dark secrets they are trying to dredge up this time?"

The Singularity Caul is the island Bael'Zharon called players to run "The Guantlet", an invitation only quest to receive an Atlan Shadow Stone and the title of Dark Master. A group of Virindi led by Levistras chose the Caul as the location to build a new Singularity before they were defeated. During the Reprisals event, the Shadow Stone made a reappearance!

To reach the Caul you must be flagged by killing the Guardian of the Singularity, a level 100 Virindi found at the end of the Singularity Bore (see the Quintessence Sickle quest for details). The dungeon is restricted to levels 50+. To reach the Bore take the South Direlands portal from Mayoi at 62.2S, 77.1E then run to 64.1S, 63.8W. You can also use the Singularity Caul Recall spell.

Once you're on the Singularity Caul, run to the Nightmare Gate area via the cliff access points at 92.1S, 94.3W then 89.7S, 94.0W.

Repository - 89.3S, 93.5W
--Levels: 125+
--Map: Repository
--Creatures: Raven Auger (165), Umbris Shadow, Penumbral Horror, Greater Penumbral Horror, Barbaric Mukkir, Obsidian Sentient Fragment

Note: The Greater Penumbral Horrors drop the iniquitous fragment used in the Sepulcher of Nightmares quest.

There are two Damaged Shadow Stones inside the dungeon. They both are on the same 27 day timer, so you choose to pick up either one. One route through the dungeon is less hazardous, but the more dangerous route is much more scenic!

For the easy route, head down the ramp from the drop and keep right. Pick up the Shriveled Lump from the floor of east side of the first large room. Exit to the north and keep right up a sloping ramp, then head down a ramp and down a sloping area with Barbaric Mukkirs. The Damaged Shadow Stone spawns nearby on the floor.

For the more scenic route, head down the ramp from the drop and keep right. Pick up the Shriveled Lump from the floor on the east side of the first large room. Exit to the north and keep right up the sloping ramp. At top of the slope, take the north passage to your left. Go up another slope and take the passage down in center of floor. Make a left at the bottom of  the ramp and stay west, following the passage all the way down to altar room. The Damaged Shadow Stone spawns on Bael'Zharon's Altar, guarded by two Obsidian Sentient Fragments.

Sarkin Killcrane, the Shadow Hunter in Wai Jhou, muses on the activities of the Raven Hand then directs you Ciandra for more information.

NPC: Sarkin Killcrane - 61.9S, 51.5W

You allow Sarkin Killcrane to examine your Damaged Shadow Stone.
Sarkin Killcrane tells you, "A Shadow Stone? How did you find this?"
You tell the Shadow Hunter the story of how you came to have this stone.
Sarkin Killcrane tells you, "Well, this is distressing. It sounds like the Order of the Raven Hand is finding more and more on that island then they should be allowed to."
Sarkin Killcrane tells you, "How odd, this one is cracked. You should take this stone to Ciandra, at 41.8 S, 15.8 E. Maybe she can learn more from it."

Ciandra is found outside Xarabydun. Use a portal gem purchased in one of the Nexus towns to reach her easily.

NPC: Ciandra, Arcanum Alchemist - 41.8S, 15.8E

Hand her the Damaged Shadow Stone and she'll not only repair it, but will reward you with experience!

Ciandra, Arcanum Alchemist tells you, "Wow, a damaged Atlan Stone. I've never seen one of these damaged before. Destroyed, certainly, but it's like someone slowly drained the power from it over time..."
Ciandra examines the stone intently.
Ciandra, Arcanum Alchemist tells you, "Hmmm... This should work..."
Ciandra takes some tools and a few drops of Aqua Vitae to the stone.
Suddenly, the cracks seal, and the stone pulses slightly with a chill darkness.
Ciandra, Arcanum Alchemist tells you, "There. I don't think it'll work in an Isparian Weapon, as it is not fully repaired, but it should provide some benefit, if it's set in a secure place and used. Here you go."
You've earned 20,000,000 experience.
Ciandra, Arcanum Alchemist gives you Repaired Shadow Stone.
Ciandra, Arcanum Alchemist tells you, "Be careful with it though, I don't yet understand enough about the nature of the Stones Atlan used to make a usable one. If only Asheron were here to ask..."

Note: 14,309,878 experience received for level a level 133 character.

If you hook the Shadow Stone and use it, it will cast a protective spell on you!

Note: you do not have to complete the quest to be able to use the stone.

The stone shimmers, and for one short moment, your vision fades to darkness.
Repaired Shadow Stone cast Embrace of the chill Shadow on you

Embrace of the Chill Shadow reduces the damage the target takes from Cold by 12%. It lasts for 3 hours and may be layered.

You can take the Shriveled Lump to Bretself in Cragstone for translation. The text will give you for additional lore on the Shadow Stone.

NPC: Bretself the Translator - 26.0N, 47.0E

You give Bretself the Translator Shriveled Lump.
Bretself the Translator tells you, "Another of these lumps? Well, at least this one looks dried out..."
Bretself the Translator tells you, "Fascinating. This seems to be a note from back before the Hopeslayer got freed. Here, take a look."
Bretself the Translator gives you Instructions.

Text: Instructions
 

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Thanks to Tlosk of HG, Rhianna Eschermad of HG, Padre-Adamo, Kasen, Epona Macha, Qwirq, Capt Justice, Gaetano, Enos, Dougan Lysander, Lyr of TD