Original content created by community member: DaveyCrockett

So I'm getting tells from people all day long about the new armor, the new quests, gems, runes, etc..

Let's see if I can help make it clearer...

How do I get to Reaver's Refuge?

On the Southside of Silversmith Road in the Marketplace, you will notice a new NPC standing by Cydonie, a drow named Aurben. Speak to him, and he will direct you to Captain Agamon in Falconer's Spire.

Head to Captain Agamon, atop of the Falconer's Spire in the Marketplace. He will board you on the airship Siber Atoll. Once on the ship he will direct you to jump off. Go ahead.

In the water, there is an NPC named Silt that will cast Water Breathing on you for 5000GP. If you are not a WF, or are without an underwater action item, I would advice purchasing this buff.

Once breathing is not a concern, head to the bottom of the ocean. You may notice another NPC underwater named Shol Mar - we'll get back to him later. Search out the Underwater Fissure. Double click this crack. You have found the Reaver's Refuge.

How does the quest advancing work in Mod 8?

You will fall into the refuge from the ceiling. Head to the West, and search out a ramp. Use the ramp to gain access to the second floor, where you will find the Stormreaver sitting in a recess. Speak to him, and he will give you fly (ala Reaver's Fate Fly buff). Turn around from him, jump off and fly up one level. Face west once again, and you should see a ramp heading up a hallway. At the end of this hallway, you will find the entrance to Ternathear's Inner Lair. Enter the lair.

Inside the lair, you will notice two NPCs, Thear and Toriavic. Speak with Thear until you get quest advancement.

You are now on the questline for the Sor'Jek encounter.

Is there a tavern in Reaver's Refuge?

On the bottom floor of the Refuge, head to the Northwest. You will find Kobold's Corner there. Zibbie is a Shaman that can bind you to this rez point, and there is a tavern as well as some entertainment.

Where are these new explorer areas that I keep hearing about?

On the main floor map, you will notice 3 questgiver symbols (East, West, and North).

To the East you will find H'Rosin. Upon speaking to her, she will bestow the quest Prey on the Hunter and open a portal to Aussircaex's Valley. This is your first explorer area.

To the North you will find Milaxia. Upon speaking to her, she will bestow the quest Monastery of the Scorpion and open a portal to Soami Gardens. This is your second explorer area.

To the West you will find Khiin. Upon speaking to her, she will bestow the quest Enter the Kobold and open a portal to Mount Reysalon. This is your third explorer area.

I keep hearing that there are four explorer areas, yet you only showed me three?

When you spoke to Thaer, he told you of six murdered dragons, and asked you to bring him their gems. These gems are in the explorer areas (Soami Gardens, Mount Reysalon, Aussircaex's Valley, Gianthold, Menecthauran Desert and Orchard of the Macabre). You must defeat rare encounters in these areas, and the gems are random drops in the chests. Once you have all six gems, return to Thaer. These gems, and their locations are:

Once you have given any three of the six gems to Thaer, he will open a portal to Eerie Jungle. This is your fourth explorer area. (sidenote - at the moment, you can enter Eerie Jungle without turning the six gems in, as long as one person in your party can have Thaer open the portal).

Ok, so we went into Eerie Jungle and found a quest there, but it won't let me in. What gives?

To breach the barrier to Sor'Jek's Lair (and be given the chance to defeat the Lich Sor'Jek), you must complete the three quests in the earlier explorer areas (Enter the Kobold, Monastery of the Scorpion, Prey on the Hunter), and collect the Dragonshard Essence from each quest. The essences, and thei quests they are found in:

• Eberron Dragonshard Essence (Prey on the Hunter)
• Siberys Dragonshard Essence (Monastery of the Scorpion)
• Khyber Dragonshard Essence (Enter the Kobold)

Once you have the three Dragonshard Essences, return to Ternathaer's Inner Lair, and speak with Toriavic. You will now be allowed to pass the barrier, and enter Sor'Jek's Lair.

So where is the new Dragontouched Armor?

Dragontouched armor is sold by Vorace in the Reaver's Refuge. You will find him on the second floor of the refuge, across a long bridge near the Stormreaver.

Vorace will offer you a choice of armor for 50 Draconic Runes. (Draconic runes are bound on acquire, and found in the rare encounter chests in the new explorer areas. 50 Runes are also awarded to you for defeating Sor'Jek's Lair (not Sor'Jek)).

Ok, I have my armor, but there's nothing on it that makes it real special. Can I add things?

Yes. In the same room with Vorace, you will notice 3 Altars - Eldritch, Tempest, and Sovereign. Placing the Armor on these altars with the appropriate rune will place one random effect on your armor. If you are not happy with that effect, you can repeat the ritual until you are content.

• The Eldritch Runes are found in the end chests of Enter the Kobold and Monastery of the Scorpion
• The Tempest Runes are found in the end chest of Prey on the Hunter
• The Sovereign Runes are found in the end chest after defeating the Lich Sor'Jek (Optional encounter in Sor'Jek's Lair).

The runes can also be purchased from Vorace for Draconic Runes. Eldritch Runes cost 40, Tempest Runes cost 80, and Sovereign Runes cost 120.

Think of the Runes as tiers for the armor crafting. Eldritch is Tier 1, Tempest is Tier 2, and Sovereign is Tier 3.

Ok DfC, I think I have a better grip on this new content. One thing though - how do I get out of Reaver's Refuge?

To exit Reaver's Refuge, speak to the Stormreaver to get Fly once again. Fly to the blue barrier at the top of Reaver's Refuge. This will put you back in the water below the Siber Atoll. Search out Shol Mar underwater, and he will teleport you back to the Harbor.

I hope that this helps clear a few things up.

If I have left anything that you feel is important out, please let me know so that I may update/add it to the guide.

-DfC'