The Snakes are Hiding Something!
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[edit] General Information
This mission is the third in the arc of Solteris access.
[edit] Quest Information
This mission is given by Tactician Sodut, in Katta Castrum, and following the dialogue (below). After requesting the mission, players can enter the instance by saying ready to Tactician Sodut.
| “ | You say, 'Hail, Tactician Sodut'
Tactician Sodut says 'Hmm, well, hello there Soandso. I'm sorry if I seem distracted but right now I fear the entire city may be in danger if I do not unravel this [mystery].' You say, 'What mystery would that be?' Tactician Sodut says 'What mystery? Why the Shissar of course! I just know those snakes are up to something, I just can't [find out] what it is!' You say, 'Well, maybe I can find out for you.' Tactician Sodut says 'Your help would be much appreciated in this matter! Please let me know when you are [ready] and I will arrange transportation for you to the Shissar Habitat. I believe I can slip you into the Habitat with less notice than if you take the main teleporter.' You have been assigned the task 'The Snakes are Hiding Something!'. | ” |
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[edit] Task Description
| “ | Let Tactician Sodut know when you are "ready" to enter Zhisza and he will teleport you to a secret location that should be safe, though he offers no guarantee.
You have been asked to enter the Shissar Habitat and investigate the Shissar activities. Something is definitely going on in there! Head into the nearby cave and see if you can learn anything! | ” |
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[edit] Task Objectives
| Objective Instructions | Status | Zone |
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| Enter the Shissar caves and spy on their activities! | 0/1 | Zhisza, the Shissar Sanctuary |
| Observe the ritual in progress! | 0/1 | Zhisza, the Shissar Sanctuary |
| Search the golems in the quarry area for evidence that the Shissar are planning something! | 0/1 | Zhisza, the Shissar Sanctuary |
| Search the golems in the temple area for evidence that the Shissar are planning something! | 0/1 | Zhisza, the Shissar Sanctuary |
| Follow the couriers back into the caves and find out who is in charge | 0/1 | Zhisza, the Shissar Sanctuary |
| Deliver the Golem Schematic to Tactician Sodut! | 0/1 | Katta Castrum |
| Deliver the Temple Schematic to Tactician Sodut! | 0/1 | Katta Castrum |
| needed | 0/1 | Katta Castrum |
[edit] Task Rewards
- 82 Orux
- Faction+ with Combine Empire Merchants
[edit] Quest Walkthrough
In this mission, players are teleported into a small building, found in a clearing in southern Zhisza. The group must work their way to the temple area in the north end of the zone, stopping along the way in the quarry area, to the northwest. First things first, however; in order to complete the first to task objectives, somebody must enter the cave, just north of where the group zones in. This can be done either by killing all the trash in that small clearing, or by simply having somebody invis and just walk in. Doing so, running all the way to the tent, will cause the following flavor messages:
| “ | As you enter the cave you hear a hissing chant that seems to be coming from a section of the cave ahead and to your right. Every nerve in your body tingles with the haunting chant and you know in your bones that caution is definitely advised in this situation!
Your task 'The Snakes are Hiding Something!' has been updated. As the dead appear before you to serve the Shissar priests you realize that what is happening before you is nothing less than an army being born! As the ritual comes to a close you hear one of the priests order one of the newly risen dead to report to the quarry. You realize now would be a good time to leave and perhaps investigate the quarry yourself! Your task 'The Snakes are Hiding Something!' has been updated. | ” |
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Once this is complete, the group must begin their trek to the quarry area, which can be reached by going west from the zone-in area. Whether or not your group clears all the trash along the way is optional; many do not see invis. Upon reaching the quarry area, the group must camp there for a short time, until a Schematic: Golem of Power drops; looting this will complete the third objective.
Next, the group must begin clearing to the west, toward the temple area. Several more of the Schematic: Golem of Power will probably drop along the way; the item is relatively common. Once the party reaches the temple area, camp must again be set while all the trash around is cleared; once clear, move into the temple, and start clearing toward the top. About halfway through the second floor, mobs will start having a chance to drop Schematic: Pyramid. Once this drops, the fourth objective will complete.
Once the second Schematic is looted and the fourth objective is complete, the group must run back to the zone-in. Again, somebody must run into the small cave to the north to update the task; this time, however, the group member(s) must run all the way to the back, where there is a large, dense group of aggressive Shissar. For this reason, a feign death class is advised.
Once this is done, the fifth objective will complete, and the group member who looted the Schematics must run back to Tactician Sodut and turn them in. Doing so will complete the sixth and seventh task objectives. Now the only thing left to do is to speak with Tactician Sodut:
| “ | You say, 'Hail, Tactician Sodut'
Tactician Sodut says 'Grave new indeed, friend! These golems would be frightening indeed and the plans for this pyramid hint at even darker and deeper plans. You have earned a rest friend, but return when you feel prepared for a [challenge] and I think together we can blunt this threat once and for all.' Your task 'The Snakes are Hiding Something!' has been updated. | ” |
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And finally, the reward window opens and you can pick your reward.
| “ | Your faction standing with Combine Empire Merchants got better.
You have succesfully been granted your reward for: The Snakes are Hiding Something | ” |
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