The Rider Cometh

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The Rider Cometh
Required Fame Unknown
Level Restriction: None
Starting NPC Nashmeira, Imperial Ward
Pack None
Title Heir of the Blighted Gloom
Repeatable No
Description Ominous rumors circulating among the mercenary ranks speak of Dark Rider sightings deep within the Hazhalm Testing Grounds. Could this occurrence bear any connection to the unsealed spatial distortion? It falls to you to investigate.
Previous Quest Next Quest
None Unwavering Resolve
Requirements
Eternal Mercenary (Complete all ToAU Missions)
Rewards


NOTE: If you are having difficulties flagging this quest, it might just not appear as flagged in your quest log.
Carry on by skipping the Walahra Temple cutscene as well as the first cutscene with Totoroon and see if you can progress when trading a Timeworn Talisman and food item.

Walkthrough

  • Talismans obtained prior to starting this quest can be used.
  • Shades may be found west of the Dvucca Isle Staging Point, around (G-10).
  • Trade the Timeworn Talisman and either a Sutlac or an Irmik Helvasi to Yoyoroon in Nashmau. There is a chance that his appraisal of the item will fail.
  • The food can be purchased from the Sharat Teahouse in Whitegate.
  • Yoyoron will not accept Sutlac +1 or Irmik Helvasi +1.
  • Should the appraisal fail, you will have to obtain another Timeworn Talisman as well as any food items that you traded him.
  • Your opponent will be Odin Prime, he can cast spells like Paralyze, Dispelga, and elemental magic.
  • Odin Prime can also spawn up to 3 Odin Images.
  • At a low percentage, Odin can use Zantetsuken if he stays alive for an extended period of time.
  • After winning the battle, you will enter a cutscene where you will choose your reward.
  • Examine Imperial Whitegate at Aht Urhgan Whitegate (L-8/9) for a cutscene.
  • Speak to Naja Salaheem in Aht Urhgan Whitegate (I-10) for a cutscene to complete the quest. (And to feel very dirty on the inside.)