Daio the Decrepit |
That text lists someone named Daio as being instrumental to the demonic ritual. They can't possibly mean Daio the Decrepit!
I never knew he was Kirin Tor. I only know him as an elderly warlock who trains young recruits in the infernal arts. This would certainly explain his change of occupation. He most likely holds key information for this to work. Though retired, I believe he is still out in the Tainted Scar in the Blasted Lands. You should seek him out. Quest Objectives Fly to the Tainted Scar in the Blasted Lands and get information from Daio the Decrepit. |
You can find Daio in the Tainted Scar in Blasted Lands, just as the quest indicates. He stands near a statue of a hooded figure with a sword, and an altar.
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Talk to him to find out about the ritual. He will say, "You are certainly a long way from home, <race>."
You will say, "I have come to ask you about Arrexis and his ritual. I must face Balaadur and I need to get his attention." |
Daio will reply, "Ah, that ritual. The one where Arrexis was dragged screaming into the Nether and his entire cadre of mages were slaughtered. The ritual that caused me to give up the arcane and begin my personal quest to understand demons and their fel energies.
Balaadur is extremely dangerous and you seem... young. Are you sure you are prepared?" You will say, "I have the aid of Meryl Felstorm and the spirit of Alodi, and we know what we face this time." |
Daio will say, "Balaadur and his minions have slain many mages over the years, they have perfected their craft. Before I help you with the ritual I will need to see your ability for myself. If you can face what I summon, I will give you the aid you require.
Are you prepared to face demons?" When you're ready to fight, reply, "I will face your demons, warlock." |
At this point, Daio will begin to summon demons.
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Daio will say, "Very well! Let us begin. Perhaps something easy to start. A few imps, perhaps?"
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Daio will summon a pack of about four imps. Defeat them to advance the quest. When they are dead, Daio will say, "Easily defeated, but deadly in large numbers. Perhaps something that hits a little harder..."
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Daio will summon a larger, single demon. Once you defeat this, Daio will say, "I expected no less from one who wields crippling ice magic. But how about a foe as skilled in spellcasting as yourself?"
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Daio will then summon an Eredar Mage for you to fight. Once you defeat her, he will say, "Well fought, but Balaadur has been hunting mages for untold ages. Facing him will require mastery of all of your abilities."
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At this point, Daio will determine that you are ready, and will tell you more about the ritual. He says, "For the final piece of the puzzle... a simple stone. A stone from Balaadur's realm, left here by chance during one of his many ambushes."
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"I gave Arrexis a piece so he could attune his ritual to demonic energies. You may have what remains of the stone. May it bring better luck to you."
You will receive part of a stone, and the quest will be complete. |
Daio the Decrepit |
Daio the Decrepit |
Well, what did Daio have to say?
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Our order suffered a great loss that day. It is a shame we chose to hide it instead of study it.
You have another critical element to the ritual, and we are one step closer. |