Dartain, an erudite studying in Neriak's library, has explained to me that the skull I hold onto is part of the remains left on Norrath after Vazaelle the Mad was elevated by Cazic Thule to be the goddess of the demi-plane of madness. He believes we may possibly meet again.
Stage 1
Defeat Dartain in a magical duel, and speak with him about the skull.
Start: | Defeat Dartain in combat to prove your worth. |
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Complete: | I have defeated Dartain, though I believe he was holding back. |
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Start: | Speak to Dartain about the runed skull. |
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Complete: | Dartain has given me the runed skull. |
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Dartain has given me the skull of Vazaelle the Mad.Stage 2
Return to the Turmoil Cemetery, and summon Qurst using the skull of Vazaelle the Mad.
Start: | Return to the Turmoil Cemetery and summon Qurst with the skull. |
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Complete: | I've summoned Qurst by using the runic skull. |
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Start: | Speak with Qurst about the skull. |
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Complete: | Qurst made me hand him the skull, and now he wants to use my soul to power his transformation to lichdom! |
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Start: | Qurst's treachery must be repaid with his death. Defeat his undead minions and take the skull back! |
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Complete: | I've taken the appropriate action with respect to Qurst's betrayal and taken back the runed skull. |
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I've defeated Qurst and his minions. Tohsa should speak with me now.Stage 3
Return to Tohsa. Now that I've defeated her teacher, she may wish to speak with me. At the very least, she'll be interested in the skull.
Start: | Speak to Tohsa B'hondus in the Academy of Arcane Science. She will wish to know about her former teacher. |
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Complete: | Tohsa B'hondus was interested to learn of Qurst's fate, and explained more about the skull. |
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I've spoken with Tohsa about the skull of Vazaelle the Mad.Stage 4
Tohsa wishes me to gather the four fangs of Vazaelle's remains.
Start: | Find the sarnak betrayer who has possession of one of Vazaelle's fangs. Tohsa believes his spirit may reside in an ancient Chardok prison. |
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Complete: | I now have the first fang of Vazaelle. |
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Start: | It is said that the dracurian keepers may possess special crystals allowing them to see a treasure hidden at the Temple of the Red Lord. Tohsa has found out that this treasure is likely one of the fangs you seek. |
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Complete: | I now have the second fang of Vazaelle. |
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Start: | The temple sentinels found at the Temple of the White Lady sometimes carry magic shards which enable those who possess them to see a hidden treasure at the temple's center. Tohsa is certain this treasure is one of Vazaelle's fangs. |
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Complete: | I now have the third fang of Vazaelle. |
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Start: | Find the iksar necromancer who retains possession of one of Vazaelle's fangs. Tohsa believes his remains lie in the Crypt of Agony. |
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Complete: | I now have the fourth fang of Vazaelle. |
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I've recovered all four fangs of Vazaelle.Stage 5
Return to Tohsa with the four fangs.
Start: | Return to Tohsa with the four fangs you have taken. |
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Complete: | I've returned to Tohsa with the four fangs. |
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I've returned to Tohsa with the four fangs.Stage 6
The upper and lower spines of Vazaelle were broken apart by Venril Sathir. One was given to his wife, and the other stored away in a vault.
Start: | Tohsa's research indicates that the lower spine may be kept inside an ancient vault. |
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Complete: | It turns out that one of the treasures guarded by the Praetor was Vazaelle's lower spine. |
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Start: | Vazaelle's upper spine was given to Venril's queen as a specimen for her necromantic research. |
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Complete: | With Vazaelle's upper spine now in my possession, I'll surely find Tohsa's favor. |
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I've retrieved both the upper and lower spine of Vazaelle.Stage 7
Return to Tohsa and bring her the two halves of the spine.
Start: | Return to Tohsa with the two spine segments. |
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Complete: | I've returned to Tohsa with both spine segments. |
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I've given the two halves of the spine to Tohsa.Stage 8
Tohsa needs two binding agents, an iksar necromantic orb and a strong muscle structure to help hold things together.
Start: | Obtain the sinew from a royal sarnak for use in the final spell. Tohsa is unsure of the exact location, but believes I should start my search in Chardok. |
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Complete: | I've found royal sarnak sinew to use for Tohsa's final spell. |
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Start: | The last piece needed for the combination will be a necromantic orb owned by a powerful iksar necromancer. |
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Complete: | I've taken the necromantic orb from Kotiz, and now have the last component required by Tohsa. |
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I've retrieved both of the items Tohsa needed.Stage 9
Return to Tohsa with both the orb and the sinew.
Start: | Return to Tohsa with the last two components. |
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Complete: | I've returned to Tohsa with the last two components. |
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I've returned to Tohsa with the orb and the sinew.Stage 10
Slay Tohsa, and take your prize!
Start: | Kill Tohsa and take Insanity's Rapture for your own! |
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Complete: | I've killed Tohsa! I am now the sole possessor of Insanity's Rapture! |
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Insanity's Rapture is mine! I've acquired Insanity's Rapture.