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The Brine King

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Act: 6

Reward: Soul of the Brine King

Nessa has disappeared. Tarkleigh last saw her running to the Mud Flats. Search the area to find her.

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1	Find Nessa Nessa has disappeared. Tarkleigh last saw her running to the Mud Flats. Search the area to find her. Search the Mud Flats for Nessa Area: The Mud Flats NPC: Tarkleigh The Karui Fortress: The Submerged Passage... it's underwater again and there's no sign of those shells you used to drain it. Fortunately, there's another way to reach Axiom Prison and beyond, a path I scouted out myself, through what was once the Fetid Pool and then along the Ridge above it. Problem is, whatever's brought those Karui revenants to life has also sealed the pool entranceway with a bloody great totem.
2	Travel through Prisoner's Gate to the Ship Graveyard Nessa has been transformed into a mermaid by the Brine King. Search for her in the coastal areas, such as the Ship Graveyard. Travel through Prisoner's Gate to the Ship Graveyard Search for Nessa Area: The Cavern of Anger NPC: Bestel Nessa: You do know it's cruel to make jests of an addled mind, don't you? Nessa alive, and turned into a bloody cod? Hah! That said, you've never been wrong before so seems like I'm going to have to stare this fanciful tale in its fishy face. She talked of the Brine King, did she? Now there's a name what can trouble the breeches off even the most jaded of poets. Though Merveil might be dead, the sea still has its seductive songs, and this time it's a big, briny baritone doing the wailing. Tarkleigh Nessa: You've seen Nessa? Talked to her? That's more than I had dared hope for, truth be told. This... change... she's going through, this curse the so-called 'Brine King' has put on her... it can be broken. I know it! You've got to keep going, follow her trail before it gets any colder. Make your way along the Coast, the Ship Graveyard, even Merveil's Cave if you must. By my reckoning, this King's not the sort to venture far from his briny bed.
3	Travel through the forest to Merveil's Caverns Access to the Ship Graveyard from Prisoner's Gate has been blocked. Travel through the forest to reach Merveil's Caverns and search for Nessa. Travel through the forest to Merveil's Caverns Search for Nessa Area: The Brine King's Reef NPC: Bestel The Ship Graveyard: Poor Nessa. If the Ship Graveyard is sealed off with some brine-born barrier then the king clearly knows that you're coming to relieve him of his queen-to-be. Ah well, you should be used to long and arduous journeys now. If nothing else, it's good fodder for an epic. I'd best get composing! Tarkleigh The Ship Graveyard: The Ship Graveyard's blocked off? Dammit... that means that Brine King bastard knows you're coming after Nessa. In that case, you'll have to pass through Prisoner's Gate, follow the mountains, and make your way back to the sea by way of Merveil's Caverns. From the sound of it, Nessa's in no condition to venture far from the coast, so she has to be around there somewhere.
4	Take the Black Flag Nessa has offered the Black Flag. Take it, and use it at the Beacon to summon Weylam Roth's ship, the Black Crest, which will take you to the Brine King's Reef. Take the Black Flag from the chest Area: The Cavern of Anger NPC: Sin The Brine King: Old, salty Tsoagoth, pickled in a thick brine of ignominious carnality. Vanity was Tsoagoth's downfall, and I think he grew his shell just to shield himself from the shame of it all. It's time you sailed out to that reef refuge of his, cracked his carapace, and dined on the divine meat beneath.
5	Take the Black Flag to the Beacon Use the Black Flag at the Beacon to summon Weylam Roth's ship, the Black Crest, which will take you to the Brine King's Reef. Use the Black Flag at the Beacon to summon the Black Crest Area: The Beacon NPC: Lilly Roth The Black Flag: You've got the Black Flag from me grandfather's ship? Ah, the Black Crest were the most formidable ship to ever sail the seas. Yet now it's a hulk of rotted wood and bone, mouldering away in that forsaken graveyard. But why is it there? You don't think that Merveil... Never! I won't even think it. No Roth would ever fall victim to that tentacled sea-hag. Weylam must be out there somewhere. Yeah, a castaway, that's it. For now, you'll be after safe passage to the Brine King's Reef. And there ain't no ship going to get you there faster than the Black Crest. So, as the only Roth present and accounted for right now, I hereby give you permission to burn that flag in the Beacon. Might as well see if there's some truth in that old legend about it resurrecting the wrecks of Roths past... and, other less notable vessels. Maybe when this is all done, I'll take back the Black Crest for meself and sail out in search of me grandfather. He's too hardy an old barnacle to kill, so he'll be out there, somewhere. Tarkleigh The Black Flag: If Nessa thinks you can use that old rag of a banner to rustle up a phantom ship, who am I to argue? I don't need to understand how she comes back to us, only that she can. Lilly Roth The Brine King: Yeah, I know the Brine King. What pirate doesn't? Drowned me fair share of mutineers under the full moon... to keep the old king's slumber when storms threaten, you see. If he's been roused from the depths, it be nothing but ill tidings for those of us with air in our lungs. He'll be getting back to raping and eating us ocean-going folk soon enough. Stealing wombs in which to spawn his slithering offspring. Aye, that blasphemy is out there somewhere right now, I'd wager. And to think there still be folks needing transport from Oriath... more commissions to be had. But a lecherous sea god, now that complicates things.
6	Refuel the Beacon You have found the Beacon, but must first refuel it by pushing the two fuel carts into position. Push the fuel carts into position to refuel the Beacon Area: The Beacon
7	Light the Beacon You have refueled the Beacon. Press the ignition switch to activate it and throw the Black Flag into the flames to summon Weylam Roth's ship, the Black Crest, which will take you to the Brine King's Reef. Light the Beacon and throw the Black Flag into the flames Area: The Beacon
8	Find the Black Flag You need to find the Black Flag before you can use the Beacon. Find the Black Flag Area: The Cavern of Anger
9	Talk to Weylam Roth You have summoned the Black Crest. Talk to its captain, Weylam Roth, to find out more. Talk to Weylam Roth at the Beacon Area: The Beacon
10	Sail to the Brine King's Reef You have summoned the Black Crest. Talk to its captain, Weylam Roth, to sail to the Brine King's Reef. Board the Black Crest to sail to the Brine King's Reef Area: The Beacon NPC: Bestel The Black Crest: You've the deck of the mighty Black Crest under your feet and old Weylam hisself to man the helm? Well I'll be a pirate's monkey-mate. You sure do know how to travel in style, exile! Weylam Roth Sail to the Brine King's Reef: Don't think I'm going to be balling and chaining after your sorry arse once our journey to the reef is done.
11	Find Nessa Weylam Roth has provided transportation to the Brine King's Reef. Search the Reef to find Nessa. Search the Brine King's Reef for Nessa Area: The Brine King's Reef
12	Defeat the Brine King You have found Nessa at the Brine King's Reef, enthralled by the old sea god. Defeat him to rescue Nessa. Defeat the Brine King Area: The Brine King's Reef
13	Talk to Weylam Roth Quest Complete - You have defeated the Brine King and rescued Nessa. Talk to Weylam Roth at the Brine King's Throne to access Act 7. Talk to Weylam Roth to access Act 7 Area: The Brine King's Reef NPC: Bestel The Brine King: Clearly the old Brine King wasn't worth his salt! A fish out of water if ever there was. But I suppose, as someone wise once said, 'you can't teach a crab to walk straight'. Too much? Yeah, be honest with you, all this fishy mirth is me just swimming around a tricky topic. Nessa. She's not coming back to us, is she? Can't say I'm surprised, what with everything she's been through... what she's become. I wish her all the happiness she can find out there in the sea. More than she could muster on this gods-awful land of ours. Lilly Roth The Brine King: The Black Crest, she lives again! And me granddaddy... still can't believe Merveil did that to him, the bilesome bitch! At least his spirit roams free once again. Wonder if he'll come and visit his favourite granddaughter one more time... Anyways, with the Brine King gone, you've done a fine thing for us seafarers. The waters won't no longer pander to the whim of an overgrown bloody crustacean, and damn me if I don't feel a stirring in me loins. It's the ocean, calling... like a lust-starved lover. But for now, bugger it all, I'll be sticking about Lioneye's Watch until I get me a new ship. Nah, don't feel sorry for me. With me womanly wiles as sharp they are, I'll be having Tarkleigh help me pass the time, just you see. Sin The Brine King: And thus the Lord of Salt and Scale sinks to feed the fishes that flit amongst the ruins of Tsoatha. Come, ingest of his divine juices while they are all washed away. Sin The Brine King: And thus the Lord of Salt and Scale sinks to feed the fishes that flit amongst the ruins of Tsoatha. Come, ingest of his divine juices while they are all washed away. Tarkleigh Nessa: I'd hoped for a chance to see Nessa again, dreamed it like some poor bloody child believing in fairytales. No, she's not one of us anymore, but at least she's not like Merveil either. Can't overlook a mercy like that. Who knows, perhaps Nessa is better off this way. Not like this is much of a home to come back to, anyway. Look, I know you did what you could, and for that, you'll always have my thanks. Weylam Roth The Brine King: How did you...? You still breathing? Bloody barnacles on me arse! You, my new friend, are a legend of the high seas to behold! Tell you what, I've already done my bit getting you here, but if you're looking to sail on to Phrecia, me and the Black Crest would be honoured to take you. Weylam Roth Sail to the Bridge Encampment: Hold on to yer cockles, me hearty! The sea betwixt here and Phrecia be the most ill-tempered there is. Here's hoping you've as much steel in yer gizzard as ye seem to in yer heart. Cast off!
14	Quest Complete - You have defeated the Brine King, rescued Nessa, and gained access to Act 7.