EQ2 Quest:Darkness Ascending: Small Council of the Tear  

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Game Update #67 July 23, 2013

Speak with Field Marshal Vishra at 4359, -821, 397 Copy inside Scarstone in Cobalt Scar to begin this quest.

1. Once you are ready, inform Vishra as such and he will zone you into Scarstone Commander's Tent: Small Council.
2. Speak with either Lucan (evil aligned players) or Antonia (good aligned players).
3. Follow the dialogue between Antonia, Lucan, and Vishra.
4. Exit the command tent (click on the tent flap at 4365, -821, 402 Copy ).
5. Speak to Jorlak at 4297, -821, 397 Copy just outside of Scarstone to complete the quest.

Lore

PREVIOUS QUEST LORE: Scarstone Security

BELOW THERE BE SPOILERS! This is the dialogue as collected on the Beta server with a good aligned character.

You say, "Hail, Field Marshal Vishra"
Field Marshal Vishra says to you, "Is the command tent secure, Cyliena?"
You say to Field Marshal Vishra, "It is, Field Marshal. Angor and I have ensured it."
Field Marshal Vishra says to you, "Excellent. Queen Antonia and the Overlord have answered my request for an audience. They wait within!"
You say to Field Marshal Vishra, "We shouldn't keep them waiting!"
Field Marshal Vishra says to you, "We shall enter the command tent as soon as you are ready."
You say to Field Marshal Vishra, "I am ready now."
Vishra is granting you entrance to the Scarstone Commander's Tent.

You have entered Scarstone Commander's Tent: Small Council.
You say, "Hail, Queen Antonia Bayle"
Queen Antonia Bayle says to you, "Welcome, Cyliena. Your insight and experiences will certainly help our deliberations here."
You say to Queen Antonia Bayle, "I hardly recognized you, Your Highness!"
Queen Antonia Bayle says to you, "This is a time for war, and I am as prepared to be within the thick of it as any other citizen."
You say to Queen Antonia Bayle, "I can respect that."
Field Marshal Vishra says to you, "The guards have confirmed that we are alone, and the arcane shields have made this tent impervious to sound, sight and physical attack."
You say to Field Marshal Vishra, "Let us begin."
Field Marshal Vishra says to you, "My Queen, and Overlord, as you are both aware, we have recently acquired a mysterious item known as a Tear of Veeshan. With Cyliena's assistance we have come to understand something of its nature."
You say to Field Marshal Vishra, "The draconic crystal is an arcane amplifier."
Queen Antonia Bayle says to you, "What kind of arcanum?"
You say to Queen Antonia Bayle, "It doesn't seem to be limited. It has proven to amplify necrotic magics and explosive spells."
Lucan D'Lere says to you, "What are you proposing, Field Marshal?"
You say to Lucan D'Lere, "..."
Field Marshal Vishra says to you, "Obtaining this powerful item has given us the upper hand! Here, we have the perfect opportunity to destroy the remnants of the Awakened, and Kerafyrm himself."
You say to Field Marshal Vishra, "..."
Lucan D'Lere says to you, "It was a fortunate find for us. What of the components of the Ages End prophecy? This was not indicated in it... from what the Duality has shared."
You say to Lucan D'Lere, "That is a good question."
Field Marshal Vishra says to you, "We have the opportunity, we must take it now. Ages End be damned! We cannot allow Kerafyrm to destroy Norrath!"
You say to Field Marshal Vishra, "Field Marshal, The Overlord has a point..."
Field Marshal Vishra says to you, "Does he? Have we been assured that the Chelsith Stone and thus, the Ages End prophecy, will help us avoid the destruction? Could it not be a record for what incidents trigger the very destruction of Norrath?"
You say to Field Marshal Vishra, "Or a mix of the two?"
Lucan D'Lere says to you, "You have grown mad! Or perhaps your time amongst the sirens has left you under their sway?"
You say to Lucan D'Lere, "..."
Queen Antonia Bayle says to you, "DO NOT question a commander in my army, D'Lere. He is of sound mind, I assure you."
You say to Queen Antonia Bayle, "..."
Lucan D'Lere says to you, "Are you willing to face the Awakened prismatic dragon without your precious Claymore?"
You say to Lucan D'Lere, "..."
Queen Antonia Bayle says to you, "If we can get the Tear and Kerafyrm in the same place, then essentially we have the power of the swords, and that could fulfill the spirit of their involvement in the prophecy."
You say to Queen Antonia Bayle, "Interesting interpretation."
Field Marshal Vishra says to you, "Prophecy be damned! Are you seriously suggesting we not use an impressive weapon within our arsenal against Kerafyrm simply because it doesn't fit an ancient prophecy?"
You say to Field Marshal Vishra, "..."
Lucan D'Lere says to you, "Would you give it consideration if I were!? I see the determination on your face, Field Marshal."
You say to Lucan D'Lere, "Field Marshal...?"
Field Marshal Vishra says to you, "It has not been decided, if that is what you are implying, Overlord. This is a council, not a briefing. I know my place."
You say to Field Marshal Vishra, "..."
Lucan D'Lere says to you, "Where are the others of the New Combine council then?"
You say to Lucan D'Lere, "..."
Field Marshal Vishra says to you, "Lord Yelinak is to meet you all within the Drakelands. The area has been secured, and has the size to accommodate the council, unlike our tent here. The Tear of Veeshan needs to be transported there, too."
You say to Field Marshal Vishra, "Would you like my help?"
Field Marshal Vishra says to you, "I am counting on it, Cyliena. I have requested Jorlak, the Dracurion Chronomage Adroit, to help you transport it. Meet him outside, inform him of the meeting's location, and then join the others in the Drakelands."
You say to Field Marshal Vishra, "I'll do that, Field Marshal."

You say, "Hail, Queen Antonia Bayle"
Queen Antonia Bayle says to you, "Thank you for your insight here, Cyliena."
You say, "Hail, Field Marshal Vishra"
Field Marshal Vishra says, "Jorlak will help you transport the Tear of Veeshan. Go speak with him, Cyliena."

You have entered Cobalt Scar.
You say, "Hail, Jorlak"
Jorlak says to you, "Hero, can you tell me where the Field Marshal is? I was summoned by him."
You say to Jorlak, "I can! Field Marshal Vishra has called for a special New Combine council meeting in the Drakelands."
Jorlak says to you, "And what is this mysterious item that I am to transport there?"
You say to Jorlak, "A large crystal known as the Tear of Veeshan."
Jorlak says to you, "Glorious wing! A Tear of Veeshan!? I have heard of these! It is an ancient, draconic artifact of nearly ceaseless arcane potential. No wonder Lord Yelinak is being summoned."
You say to Jorlak, "It's in the commander's tent."
You gain 15258 XP!
You receive 1 Platinum, 35 Gold for completing Darkness Ascending: Small Council of the Tear.

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