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The Newcomers

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A pair of Dragons have disappeared while protecting a group of Dragonborn newly arrived from Argonnessen.

Requires access to adventure pack: Dragonblood Prophecy
The Newcomers
Heroic level: 10
Epic level: 31
(considered Legendary)
Duration: Long
Heroic XP:  ♣3,516Solo/Casual ♦6,180Normal ♥6,500Hard ♠6,819Elite
Epic XP:  ♣21,511Solo/Casual ♦36,765Normal ♥37,677Hard ♠38,588Elite
Takes place in: Dragonborn Settlement
Bestowed by: Yoldorim
NPC contact: Yoldorim
Quest acquired in: The Marketplace
Patron: Agents of Argonnessen
Base favor: 5
Purchase: Dragonblood Prophecy or VIP
Extreme Challenge: No
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Overview

An Argonnenssen Dragon named Dunalenthea was supposed to be helping some Dragonborn build a settlement in the wilds of Xen'drik, but nothing has been heard from her in some time.

Speak with Yoldorim in the Marketplace and he'll send you to investigate Dunalenthea's disappearance.


Spoiler Warning: Spoiler material below this point!


Objectives

  • Locate Elainethyrs, Emissary of the Argonessen
  • Locate Dunalenthea
  • Enter the nearby cavern
  • Explore the cavern
  • Gain entrance to the cavern
  • Find the village
  • Traverse the cavern
  • Clear the patrols surrounding the Village
  • Speak to Elainethrys
  • Explore the temple
  • Power the control panel
  • Unlock the gate using the control panel
  • Defeat Orlanthe, Cultist of the Dragon Below
  • (Optional) Explore the opened cavern — Bonus (1%): Heroic( ♣35 ♦62 ♥65 ♠68 ) Legendary( ♣215 ♦368 ♥377 ♠386 )
  • (Optional) Defeat the Lizardfolk fanatic — Bonus (10%): Heroic( ♣352 ♦618 ♥650 ♠682 ) Legendary( ♣2,151 ♦3,677 ♥3,768 ♠3,859 )

What to Expect

  • Platforming on moving stones.
  • Point of No Return – dropdown past the village

Known Traps

Trap DCs

  • Air jets in the room with the floating platforms; can be toggled by hitting target levers.
  • Bear traps and pressure plates in the temple hallways. Traps are semi-random in the wider area (including western shrine area, not shown on map!) thus the numbers for bonuses also change.

Tips and Misc

  • The end fight has a white dragon, so bring cold resist. (You do not have to kill her, so fire attacks are not particularly necessary or helpful.)
  • As you travel the passages of this quest, you'll encounter many small but intense fights with about a half dozen enemies. Be careful about using up your boosts when they are not really needed – you'll recognize the "big" fights when they come.
  • In the first large area, go left first (to the northern area) to a dead-end with a lever (and collectable and locked chest); then, double back to the right (southern) passage and another lever (and collectable). The shrine is at the end of that passage.
  • (Optional) When you first swing north, that 4-way intersection can be ignored to continue on. Or, go left for a lever that opens the right-hand passage, and fight the mini-boss for a chest.
    • The opened cavern and Lizardfolk fanatic can be found on the way to the village.
  • The puzzle cavern: This consists of floating platforms that carry adventurers either vertically or horizontally to the next ledge, where they throw the next lever to activate the next lift, and so on. Just follow the flow of the lifts up (twice) toward the elevated door out to the west.
  • There is no combat here, so no fear of ambush. Good place to go AFK for a couple minutes while the puzzle is being solved.
  • The two target levers activate air jets that can blow anyone off the platforms.
  • The first can be avoided if you stand all the way to the right side of the platform.
  • The second is the challenge here; it alternately activates the left or right of two more air jets. The last platform goes past both, so you have to shoot after that platform has gone past the first but before the second.
  • If in a party, you may wish to station someone on the ground (who is not moving), to shoot it at the right moment.
  • If solo, you can jump onto the small platform holding the second lever. Shoot the lever while standing on the wall platform, swapping the wind trap, then wait for the moving platform to return. Jump on and ride to the exit.
  • This final section can be skipped entirely if you have Leap of Faith (or a similar enhancement or feat), as the platform passes within range of the ledge it eventually takes you to before getting to the air jets.
  • Once you successfully navigate all the moving platforms and get to ledge with the door out, to the left of the door there's a lever that activates a single platform from the ground to this ledge. This platform allows other party members to bypass the multiple jumps and air jets, etc.
  • In the second large, open area, after you fight a couple groups, talk to the NPC. The Dungeon Master narration will instruct you to do this. Then continue through that area to the second shrine just before the drop-down point of no return (without dimension door and such) – so use it or lose it.
  • In the penultimate temple complex, the far northern and southern levers must be pulled. The two levers closer to the center merely open the nearby gates there.
  • The puzzle to unlock the last gate is a simple Simon Says mechanic – pull the lever and pay attention to which runes light up, and then repeat those lit rune sequences. The random pattern will present three times, requiring you to remember 3, then 4, and then 5 runes. If you fail, no penalty; re-pulling the lever will start the process again.
  • In the first ice room, pull the lever to activate a lift up for the final fight.
  • In the end fight, kill the cultist to break the dragon's trance.
  • Dunalentha cannot be killed, instead becoming an NPC at low health. In fact, killing Orlanthe without knocking her out scores an optional.

Bonus XP

  • Aggression bonus: 34 or more monsters killed +10% Bonus.( ♣352 ♦618 ♥650 ♠682 )
  • Onslaught bonus: 67 or more monsters killed +15% Bonus.( ♣527 ♦927 ♥975 ♠1,023 )
  • Conquest bonus: 100 or more monsters killed +25% Bonus.( ♣879 ♦1,545 ♥1,625 ♠1,705 )
  • Tamper bonus: 4 or more traps disarmed +10% Bonus.( ♣352 ♦618 ♥650 ♠682 )
  • Neutralization bonus: 6 or more traps disarmed +20% Bonus.( ♣703 ♦1,236 ♥1,300 ♠1,364 )
  • Ingenious Debilitation bonus: 7 or more traps disarmed +30% Bonus.( ♣1,055 ♦1,854 ♥1,950 ♠2,046 )
  • Mischief bonus: 22 or more breakables smashed +8% Bonus.( ♣281 ♦494 ♥520 ♠546 )
  • Vandal bonus: 29 or more breakables smashed +10% Bonus.( ♣352 ♦618 ♥650 ♠682 )
  • Ransack bonus: 36 or more breakables smashed +15% Bonus.( ♣527 ♦927 ♥975 ♠1,023 )
Notes: Disarm limits may change depending on the number of traps in the actual instance.

External Links

Epic Normal Lamannia Preview video

Loot

  • Chests: 3
    • 1 locked in the giant camp
    • 1 for killing the Cult Fanatic
    • 1 end chest
  • Collectables: 6
    • Fungus — by a lever in the south-east of the jungleCrypt MothHairy Trumpet MushroomShimmering Spore PodWithered CryptmossCryptmoss Worm LarvaCryptmossCryptmoss WormLush CryptmossCryptmoss QueenBruised Spore PodSour DarkcapExecutioner BeetleFragrant DrowshoodFlowering Spore PodHeadsman BeetleIntact Spore PodDuskbrood TrumpeterFlowering Hellscap
    • Rubble — north-west in the water with the platformsResearch DiaryNecromantic GemWithered CryptmossCryptmoss Worm LarvaCryptmossCryptmoss WormLush CryptmossCryptmoss QueenTome: Stormreach Imports and Exports, 857YKTome: Myths of Old Xen'drikPhoenix Tavern Purchase OrderCaravan LogbookBlade of the Dark SixFunerary TokenSignet of the DevourerMark of the KeeperShamanic TotemLuminescent DustGlittering DustSkull FragmentPowdered BloodIntact FingerboneSparkling Dust'Wavecrasher' Cargo ManifestTome: History of the HousesHouse-Sealed LetterBruised Spore PodSour DarkcapExecutioner BeetleFragrant DrowshoodFlowering Spore PodHeadsman BeetleIntact Spore PodDuskbrood TrumpeterFlowering HellscapRomantic SonnetScholarly NotesSilver Flame HymnalTome: Lost Songs of CyreRunic ParchmentTome: Codes of the AurumAmulet of the Lost EmpireSmall Planar CrystalPlanar SpoorAmulet of the SixAmulet of the ArchbishopPlanar TalismanElemental IngotLightning-Split SoarwoodCeramic BowlLodestoneSinged SoarwoodGlass PhialCharred SoarwoodMoonstoneCrystal DecanterStellar OrbOrnate CharmShimmering Spore PodAdventuring OratorioToken of the SpiderVial of Dragon's Blood InkHairy Trumpet MushroomArchaic LogbookPouch of Bone FragmentsCrypt MothAncient TextFlint KnifeBrass Censer
    • Adventurer's Pack — south-east in the water with the platformsResearch DiaryNecromantic GemWithered CryptmossCryptmoss Worm LarvaCryptmossCryptmoss WormLush CryptmossCryptmoss QueenTome: Stormreach Imports and Exports, 857YKTome: Myths of Old Xen'drikPhoenix Tavern Purchase OrderCaravan LogbookBlade of the Dark SixFunerary TokenSignet of the DevourerMark of the KeeperShamanic TotemLuminescent DustGlittering DustSkull FragmentPowdered BloodIntact FingerboneSparkling Dust'Wavecrasher' Cargo ManifestTome: History of the HousesHouse-Sealed LetterBruised Spore PodSour DarkcapExecutioner BeetleFragrant DrowshoodFlowering Spore PodHeadsman BeetleIntact Spore PodDuskbrood TrumpeterFlowering HellscapRomantic SonnetScholarly NotesSilver Flame HymnalTome: Lost Songs of CyreRunic ParchmentTome: Codes of the AurumAmulet of the Lost EmpireSmall Planar CrystalPlanar SpoorAmulet of the SixAmulet of the ArchbishopPlanar TalismanElemental IngotLightning-Split SoarwoodCeramic BowlLodestoneSinged SoarwoodGlass PhialCharred SoarwoodMoonstoneCrystal DecanterStellar OrbOrnate CharmShimmering Spore PodAdventuring OratorioToken of the SpiderVial of Dragon's Blood InkHairy Trumpet MushroomArchaic LogbookPouch of Bone FragmentsCrypt MothAncient TextFlint KnifeBrass Censer
    • Crude Altar — just north of ElainethrysResearch DiaryNecromantic GemTome: Stormreach Imports and Exports, 857YKTome: Myths of Old Xen'drikPhoenix Tavern Purchase OrderCaravan LogbookBlade of the Dark SixFunerary TokenSignet of the DevourerMark of the KeeperShamanic TotemLuminescent DustGlittering DustSkull FragmentPowdered BloodIntact FingerboneSparkling Dust'Wavecrasher' Cargo ManifestTome: History of the HousesHouse-Sealed LetterRomantic SonnetScholarly NotesSilver Flame HymnalTome: Lost Songs of CyreRunic ParchmentTome: Codes of the AurumAmulet of the Lost EmpireSmall Planar CrystalPlanar SpoorAmulet of the SixAmulet of the ArchbishopPlanar TalismanElemental IngotLightning-Split SoarwoodCeramic BowlLodestoneSinged SoarwoodGlass PhialCharred SoarwoodMoonstoneCrystal DecanterStellar OrbOrnate CharmAdventuring OratorioToken of the SpiderVial of Dragon's Blood InkArchaic LogbookPouch of Bone FragmentsAncient TextFlint KnifeBrass Censer
    • Adventurer's Pack — in the water north-west of thatResearch DiaryNecromantic GemWithered CryptmossCryptmoss Worm LarvaCryptmossCryptmoss WormLush CryptmossCryptmoss QueenTome: Stormreach Imports and Exports, 857YKTome: Myths of Old Xen'drikPhoenix Tavern Purchase OrderCaravan LogbookBlade of the Dark SixFunerary TokenSignet of the DevourerMark of the KeeperShamanic TotemLuminescent DustGlittering DustSkull FragmentPowdered BloodIntact FingerboneSparkling Dust'Wavecrasher' Cargo ManifestTome: History of the HousesHouse-Sealed LetterBruised Spore PodSour DarkcapExecutioner BeetleFragrant DrowshoodFlowering Spore PodHeadsman BeetleIntact Spore PodDuskbrood TrumpeterFlowering HellscapRomantic SonnetScholarly NotesSilver Flame HymnalTome: Lost Songs of CyreRunic ParchmentTome: Codes of the AurumAmulet of the Lost EmpireSmall Planar CrystalPlanar SpoorAmulet of the SixAmulet of the ArchbishopPlanar TalismanElemental IngotLightning-Split SoarwoodCeramic BowlLodestoneSinged SoarwoodGlass PhialCharred SoarwoodMoonstoneCrystal DecanterStellar OrbOrnate CharmShimmering Spore PodAdventuring OratorioToken of the SpiderVial of Dragon's Blood InkHairy Trumpet MushroomArchaic LogbookPouch of Bone FragmentsCrypt MothAncient TextFlint KnifeBrass Censer
    • Rubble — in the north room in the templeResearch DiaryNecromantic GemWithered CryptmossCryptmoss Worm LarvaCryptmossCryptmoss WormLush CryptmossCryptmoss QueenTome: Stormreach Imports and Exports, 857YKTome: Myths of Old Xen'drikPhoenix Tavern Purchase OrderCaravan LogbookBlade of the Dark SixFunerary TokenSignet of the DevourerMark of the KeeperShamanic TotemLuminescent DustGlittering DustSkull FragmentPowdered BloodIntact FingerboneSparkling Dust'Wavecrasher' Cargo ManifestTome: History of the HousesHouse-Sealed LetterBruised Spore PodSour DarkcapExecutioner BeetleFragrant DrowshoodFlowering Spore PodHeadsman BeetleIntact Spore PodDuskbrood TrumpeterFlowering HellscapRomantic SonnetScholarly NotesSilver Flame HymnalTome: Lost Songs of CyreRunic ParchmentTome: Codes of the AurumAmulet of the Lost EmpireSmall Planar CrystalPlanar SpoorAmulet of the SixAmulet of the ArchbishopPlanar TalismanElemental IngotLightning-Split SoarwoodCeramic BowlLodestoneSinged SoarwoodGlass PhialCharred SoarwoodMoonstoneCrystal DecanterStellar OrbOrnate CharmShimmering Spore PodAdventuring OratorioToken of the SpiderVial of Dragon's Blood InkHairy Trumpet MushroomArchaic LogbookPouch of Bone FragmentsCrypt MothAncient TextFlint KnifeBrass Censer

NPC end rewards

Randomly generated loot, ML correlates with effective quest level.

Named Chest Drop

Last Edited Item Type Enhancements ML Bind Quests
Bracers of the Hidden Blade
(edit)
Bracers
  • Dexterity +6 Dexterity +6: This item makes the wearer more nimble and dexterous, granting a +6 Enhancement bonus to Dexterity.
  • Assassinate +6 Assassinate +6: +6 Enhancement bonus to the DC of character's Assassinate attempts.
  • Quality Deception +1Quality Deception +1: +1 Quality bonus to hit and +2 to damage for any hit that would qualify as a sneak attack.
  • Insightful Bluff +6Insightful Bluff +6: Passive: +6 Insight bonus to the Bluff skill.
  • Blue Augment SlotThis augment slot can be used to equip this item with the following types of augment:
    • Blue Augments: Standard augments provide bonuses to defensive stats, healing amplifications and Tactics DCs.
10 Bound to Account on Acquire The Newcomers, End chest
Cowl of the Giant Warriors
(edit)
Cloak 10 Bound to Account on Acquire The Newcomers, end chest
Dragon Eyes
(edit)
Goggles 10 Bound to Account on Acquire The Newcomers, end chest
Flame Sphere
(edit)
Orb 10 Bound to Account on Acquire The Newcomers, end chest
Glacial Sphere
(edit)
Orb 10 Bound to Account on Acquire The Newcomers, end chest
Lizardfolk Gloves of Accuracy
(edit)
Gloves 10 Bound to Account on Acquire The Newcomers, end chest
Many-Pouched Belt of the Healer
(edit)
Belt 10 Bound to Account on Acquire The Newcomers, end chest
  • Update 74.1.2
  • 8 months and 10 days
  • Bladedge
Emissary's Stone
(edit)
Docent 10 Bound to Account on Acquire The Newcomers, end chest
  • Update 74.1.2
  • 8 months and 3 days
  • Bladedge
Emissary's Vestments
(edit)
Robe 10 Bound to Account on Acquire The Newcomers, end chest
Legendary Bracers of the Hidden Blade
(edit)
Bracers 28 Bound to Account on Acquire The Newcomers, end chest
Legendary Cowl of the Giant Warriors
(edit)
Cloak 28 Bound to Account on Acquire The Newcomers, End chest
Legendary Dragon Eyes
(edit)
Goggles 28 Bound to Account on Acquire The Newcomers, end chest
Legendary Flame Sphere
(edit)
Orb 28 Bound to Account on Acquire The Newcomers, end chest
Legendary Glacial Sphere
(edit)
Orb 28 Bound to Account on Acquire The Newcomers, end chest
Legendary Lizardfolk Gloves of Accuracy
(edit)
Gloves 28 Bound to Account on Acquire The Newcomers, end chest
Legendary Many-Pouched Belt of the Healer
(edit)
Belt 28 Bound to Account on Acquire The Newcomers, end chest
  • Update 74.1.2
  • 8 months and 10 days
  • Bladedge
Legendary Emissary's Stone
(edit)
Docent 28 Bound to Account on Acquire The Newcomers, end chest
  • Update 74.1.2
  • 8 months and 3 days
  • Bladedge
Legendary Emissary's Vestments
(edit)
Clothing 28 Bound to Account on Acquire The Newcomers, end chest

Based on The Newcomers loot ( t • e • h )

Monsters

Name ( picture ) CR Type Race
Cult Adherent( view
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 ♦10Normal ♥12Hard ♠15Elite ♦31Epic Normal ♥35Epic Hard ♠39Epic Elite Humanoid Human
Cult Canonist( view
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 ♦10Normal ♥12Hard ♠15Elite ♦31Epic Normal ♥35Epic Hard ♠39Epic Elite Humanoid Human
Cult Disciple( view
 • edit )
 ♦10Normal ♥12Hard ♠15Elite ♦31Epic Normal ♥35Epic Hard ♠39Epic Elite Humanoid Human
Cult Fanatic (miniboss)( view
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 ♦12Normal ♥14Hard ♠17Elite ♦33Epic Normal ♥37Epic Hard ♠41Epic Elite Reptilian Lizardfolk
Cult Fanatic( view
 • edit )
 ♦11Normal ♥13Hard ♠16Elite ♦32Epic Normal ♥36Epic Hard ♠40Epic Elite Reptilian Lizardfolk
Cult Guardian( view
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 ♦10Normal ♥12Hard ♠15Elite ♦31Epic Normal ♥35Epic Hard ♠39Epic Elite Reptilian Lizardfolk
Cult Invoker( view
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 ♦10Normal ♥12Hard ♠15Elite ♦31Epic Normal ♥35Epic Hard ♠39Epic Elite Humanoid Human
Cult Patrol( view
 • edit )
 ♦10Normal ♥12Hard ♠15Elite ♦31Epic Normal ♥35Epic Hard ♠39Epic Elite Reptilian Lizardfolk
Cult Seeker( view
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 ♦11Normal ♥13Hard ♠16Elite ♦31Epic Normal ♥35Epic Hard ♠39Epic Elite Humanoid Human
Cult Shaman( view
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 ♦10Normal ♥12Hard ♠15Elite ♦31Epic Normal ♥35Epic Hard ♠39Epic Elite Reptilian Lizardfolk
Cult Vindicator( view
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 ♦11Normal ♥13Hard ♠16Elite ♦32Epic Normal ♥36Epic Hard ♠40Epic Elite Reptilian Lizardfolk
Cult Warden( view
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 ♦11Normal ♥13Hard ♠16Elite ♦32Epic Normal ♥36Epic Hard ♠40Epic Elite Humanoid Human
Dunalenthea( view
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 ♦13Normal ♥15Hard ♠18Elite ♦34Epic Normal ♥38Epic Hard ♠43Epic Elite Dragon White Dragon
Hill Giant Scavenger( view
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 ♦11Normal ♥13Hard ♠16Elite ♦32Epic Normal ♥36Epic Hard ♠40Epic Elite Giant Giant
Jungle Stalker( view
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 ♦10Normal ♥12Hard ♠15Elite ♦31Epic Normal ♥35Epic Hard ♠39Epic Elite Animal Panther
Orlanthe( view
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 ♦13Normal ♥15Hard ♠18Elite ♦34Epic Normal ♥38Epic Hard ♠43Epic Elite Humanoid Human
Stone Giant Scavenger( view
 • edit )
 ♦12Normal ♥14Hard ♠17Elite ♦33Epic Normal ♥37Epic Hard ♠41Epic Elite Giant Giant