Collect Drops of Shadow (Incomplete): Ssynthi may be found at -55, 385, in the graveyard behind the mausoleum.

What dialogues and/or quests led you to say this?

You say, 'A new breed of shadowed man walks Norrath. What can you tell me of the deathspeakers?'

Ssynthi says 'Ah, so the deathspeakers have decided to reveal themselves again. They are beings who claim they are closer to the realms of the dead than any other known race, and they have been known to rally the shadowed men in times when they deem other races to be dabbling too much in the powers of death and rebirth. Just as shadowed men as a whole despise those of us who follow Solusek Ro because they deem all of magic to have sprung from themselves.'

You say, 'Could it concern the Burning Dead's plan to resurrect Marnek?'

Ssynthi says 'Marnek, you say?! I admit that rumors have come to me concerning an alliance between the Temple of Ro and the Burning Dead, and perhaps this is the goal of that union. I must therefore act, for who knows the shadowed men better than I? But I cannot leave this place right now. Will you help me in this task?'

You say, 'I will help you.'

Ssynthi says 'Then take this and collect within the drops of shadow that spill when a deathspeaker is killed. There will be a deathspeaker wherever shadowed men can be found, but even more important is the location of Ytyrs the Reborn. His shadow must be collected as well. And have care not to mix this shadow stuff with drink lest you unleash a dangerous magic.'

You receive an 8-slot Cauldron of Shadow Essence. Go to each of the shadowed men camps in Innothule Swamp, Kithicor Forest, Lavastorm Mountains , Lesser Faydark, Nektulos Forest, South Karana, and West Commonlands. A rare drop at each camp is a Vial of Shadow. Each vial identifies differently:

Innothule Swamp - Shadow of the first Deathspeaker
Nektulos Forest - Shadow of the second Deathspeaker
Lavastorm Mountains - Shadow of the third Deathspeaker
Lesser Faydark - Shadow of the fourth Deathspeaker
South Karana - Shadow of the fifth Deathspeaker
West Commonlands - Shadow of the sixth Deathspeaker
Kithicor Forest - Shadow of the seventh Deathspeaker

Find Ytyrs the Reborn in the Rathe Mountains (/loc?) and kill it for the eight Vial of Shadow, which identifies as "Shadow of Ytyrs the Reborn."

Combine the eight vials in the cauldron to craft a Concoction of Shadow (need confirmation of this). Give this to Ssynthi to receive a Penumbral Rod, an item with 3 charges of Shadow Burst.

Need logs of all dialogues (these are transcriptions), confirmation of name of combine, current faction hits if any, additional rewards if any, information about continuation of this quest if there is one. Reward: Penumbral Rod

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Gather Symbols of Mistmoore (Normal): Vyril Nightfire may be found in a secret room (behind a door) off of the graveyard at -55, 305, -235. Be warned: if you go in the cubby with him and the door closes behind you, you will need to gate unless someone can open the door from the outside for you. All dialogue can be performed while standing outside his door.

Low Ally faction with Ring of Scale did not merit the giving of the quest from him.

You say, 'Hail, Vyril Nightfire'

Vyril Nightfire says 'What is it you come here for? If it is to finish me off you may do so. Isn't that after all what your [kind] does so freely?'

You say, 'My kind?'

Vyril Nightfire says 'I would think that someone with the stink that emanates from you would know of my kind when you see one. I can still smell the blood on you from kiling my [kin]. If I had the power to, I would rip you limb from limb.'

You say, 'Your kin?'

Vyril Nightfire says 'Come now. Still have you not figured it out? I was sent here to check out the disturbance that we had heard of. I was a fool to not value what kind of oppenant I may face here. The [Vampires] here are of a different breed than any we have seen before.'

You say, 'What about these Vampires?'

Vyril Nightfire says 'Yes, they have grown much stronger than the last time I had to face them. If only the others were here. We would bring their numbers down by the thousands in the blink of an eye. Why do you still stand here? Do you wish to [aid] my kind now?'

You say, 'I will aid your kind.'

Vyril Nightfire says 'Hmm, if that is the case bring back four of the symbols that some of them wear. Put a fear in their black hearts that will let them know that their existence will soon be over.'

Symbols of Mistmoore are a random drop in and around the castle. Turn in four of the symbols:

Vyril Nightfire says 'You have done what I have asked but I do not think that I trust you yet. Soon, I may have more work for you. Also know that it will continue to give me joy in seeing their black blood on further symbols you bring me.'

Your faction standing with Ring of Scale got better.
Your faction standing with League of Antonican Bards got worse.
Your faction standing with Mayong Mistmoore got worse.
Your faction standing with Venril Sathir got worse.
You gain experience!!

Need minimum faction required to get quest, drop information, and follow-up quests if any.

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Solusek's Flower (Normal): Ssynthi may be found at -55, 385, in the graveyard behind the mausoleum. He is on Temple of Solusek Ro faction and wants you to retrieve a flower for him. This is very simple: Find "A Flower" groundspawn near the LDON entrance in Lesser Faydark. This, when given to the Ssynthi, will yield you a scepter (needed for a several quests) and a faction adjustment:

Temple of Solusek Ro
-Shadowed Men


Need all dialogues, current faction hits, /loc of A Flower, etc. Reward: A Scepter (The Scepter of Sorrow)

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