Quest:Birthplace of Knowledge

Birthplace of Knowledge is a level 62 story quest part of the Spring Valley quest chain. It is preceded by and followed by.

Objectives

 * 1) Janiam Meet High Seeker
 * 2) High Seeker's Pass <1/1> Follow the northern road, and show High Seeker Janiam's Sigil to Madok
 * 3) High Seeker's Pass <1/1> Show High Seeker Janiam's Sigil to Daraon
 * 4) High Seeker's Pass <1/1> Show High Seeker Janiam's Sigil to Marmundam in Highwatch
 * 5) Go to House of High Elder via Meditation Way to meet Verikam

Script
You should not be here, outlander. Highwatch is closed until this siege is lifted.

(Renish sent me to speak with you.)

It certainly is not like Seeker Renish to burden me with trivial matters. But unless he has completed his investigation in Spring Valley, I cannot imagine why he would feel compelled to ask that I open the gates of Highwatch during a siege.

(Will this archdevan pendant explain things?)

"Archdevan...?" By Oriyn! This might be the key to breaking the siege!

This pendant explains matters quite eloquently indeed, friend! Very well, you shall have passage to Highwatch!

Continue up the northern road to the city's postern gate. When you arrive, seek out Verikam. He is our High Elder.

(I will. Thank you.)

You will of course encounter other guards en route to the city. Master Sentry Madok guards the postern gate. Show him this pass. He will grant you entry.

(Understood.)

You possess High Seeker Janiam's sigil? You must bear valuable information indeed.

Welcome to Highwatch, Birthplace of Knowledge.

(I was told to meet the High Elder.)

You can find High Elder Verikam in the center of Highwatch.

The route is long and complicated, so talk to Daraon first. You will find him further up the trail, making repairs to the gate.

(Thank you.)

You are no native of these lands. How did you come to be here?

(High Seeker Janiam sent me.)

I see...

I am afraid I must ask why High Seeker Janiam sent you to Highwatch in the midst of a siege...?

(I have information for High Elder Verikam.)

How curious.

Very well. The path to the High Elder is complex, so you will need to seek guidance at every turn.

Begin by continuing along this road into the city, then seek Marmundam, Highwatch's Master Guard. He will show you to the House of the HIgh Elder.

(I appreciate your help.)

A stranger is a rare sight indeed these days — let alone an outlander!

Allow me to bid you welcome to Highwatch. What compelled you to brave the siege to visit our city?

(I need to speak to High Elder Verikam.)

The High Elder is occupied with seeking a way to break this siege. I cannot allow you to disturb him unless it is vitally important.

(This pendant may be the answer he's seeking.)

This... I... you...

I believe you are correct, [player name]. Please proceed, and tell the High Elder that I urge him to speak with you immediately.

(Thanks.)

Greetings, stranger. I can only imagine the trials and hardships you must have faced to have arrived here, in a city under siege, just to speak to me. And I have many questions about who you are, and where you came from.

But the first question must be: Why have you sought me out?

(I may have found a way to defeat the archdevans.)

That would be very fortuitous, and I can see why that would be a valid reason for us to speak as soon as possible.

By all means, tell me what you have found.

(These pendants control the demokrons.)

Hmm... I see, and upon initial inspection, I concur. I must examine the device further, of course, but if your assertion proves correct, it could not only lift this siege, but put an end to this war altogether.

I thank you on behalf of all of Highwatch for bringing this to me.

(I'm happy to help.)

You are a true friend of our people — and by the powers granted me, I now pronounce you an honorary citizen of Highwatch.

You may pass freely through our gates from this point onward.

Further, I wish you to have this: one of Oriyn's Relics. As you may have discovered, the one who pieces these together wields great power.

(You humble me. Thank you.)

Summary Upon Completion
High Seeker Janiam judged the archdevan control pendant to be critical strategic information, and suggested to meet the High Elder of Highwatch, Verikam.

Rewards

 * 5,412,071 XP
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