Morum Melgorehn
A Simutronics-run paid quest.
Official Description
Gnomes have long been recognized as the tinkerers of the lands, inventing things that are only in the fantasies and legends of other races. One of the greatest of these inventors was known simply as Melgorehn. Melgorehn had a large family, though none had the talent she did. She created all sorts of amazing machines, all well before their time. When she died, the whole family started bickering over who would get to lay claim on her many inventions. The whole family, that is, except her two twin nephews. Melgorehn must have known this would happen, because shortly after she died, a will was found stating that all her possessions were to be left to the twins.
A year ago, these two Gnomes set off on an expedition to retrieve their inheritance, but they got more than they bargained for. After some...slight...problems finding the place their aunt left her treasures, they discovered it wouldn't be as easy as they had thought. Obstacles blocked their path while a mysterious race had seized all the treasure, worshiping it like holy icons. Though they escaped with some, they knew there was still much left, so after making some much needed adjustments to their Aunt's mechanical marvels, they set off again. Since they found the treasure once, it should be a snap to find it again, right? However, once they got there, they discovered they weren't the only ones that had been making modifications in the last year....
The Gnomes have returned, and they need your help again! (Of course they need help, it simply wouldn't do for them to die before they got their hands on the rest of the inheritance.) Many died trying to help them retrieve their inheritance the first time, but surely the twins wouldn't let that happen again, would they? (Probably should bring some favors just in case....) New and unknown dangers may be lurking, but the rewards can be great if you complete a few simple tasks. (Simple compared to what, wrestling a dragon!?) Are you ready for the challenge? (Of course you are!) Sign up and find out today! (Just don't mention jokes to them...)
Prizes (2010)
On the crystal table:
- engraved ceramic jar
- tiled wooden box
- translucent crystal eyeball
- deep green oaken mug
- soft washleather coinpurse
- small embroidered case
- deep burgundy case embroidered with the image of a winged gryphon
- negnetha dragon charm
- intricate lute pin
- crescent moon brooch
- etched wolf pup charm
- saar par decorated with blue sapphires and white diamonds
- small mechanical sparrow
- indigo wool greatcoat with elaborate stitching
- leather ankle boots
- azure-scaled poloh'izh hide cloak
- dark purple suede gloves with gold thread stitched along the fingertips
- twisted asketine wreath with tiny enameled berries
- ornate aspergillum molded in the shape of a long-necked dragon about to breathe fire
- glittering rhodonite bracelet
- small silver statuette shaped like a Dwarf holding a miner's lamp
- chain helm painted to resemble roaring flames
- thick leathers studded with various shades of smooth tan pebbles
- paladin's gleaming great helm with a blue bantock's plume waving proudly on top
- iron gauntlets deeply engraved with stylized lions
- silver-etched knife with a skull handle
- black-bladed bastard sword with a silver gryphon atop the cross-guard
- severely recurved bow covered with the skin of some reptile
- folded-steel longsword with a polished oak hilt
Prizes (2011)
Not all items are necessarily available at once. There is a randomization system involved or new items are being added between quests, and sometimes duplicate items may appear.
On the crystal table:
- tiny crevice worms - floaters
- seven laden pack yaks - floaters
- well-polished ebonwood saar par carved with a swirling sun
- plain platinum box with a gold clasp
- seven tiny racehorses - floaters
- dark steelsilk pack dangling metal cogs on leather cords - large, can hold several wayerd pyramids
- black leather bandolier embroidered with the image of a glass worm - holds 10 daggers
- Wayerd pyramid with a cambrinth capstone
- shimmering rawhide fletching pouch
- feather amulet
- black oak amulet carved in the shape of a wolf
- braided cambrinth bracelet
- large black velvet pouch with an embroidered crest - Creates gems when RUBbed.
- segmented steel telescope with a notched cog encircling the lens
- cambrinth and crystal vase
- stout iron staff topped with a skeletal claw
- small embroidered case
- small mechanical sparrow
- dull red gabardine greatcloak embellished with a battle scene
- supple grendel-skin moneybelt - holds 150 coins
- vibrant cloak of multicolored silks
- sturdy steel belt with a heavy leather pouch
- thornbush gloves - unknown effect, but magical
- pumice stone
- owl earring - Wisdom booster
- odd gloves - unknown effect, but magical
- horned great helm painted with an intense eagle-like visage
- chain helm painted to resemble roaring flames
- thick leathers studded with various shades of smooth tan pebbles
- iron gauntlets deeply engraved with stylized lions
- audrualm chain helm painted to mimic a tumultuous ocean
- folded-steel longsword with a polished oak hilt
- pattern-welded haralun katar with a wire-wrapped cork grip
- serrated-edged scimitar with a large diamond set into a leather-wrapped hilt
- black-bladed bastard sword with a silver gryphon atop the cross-guard (2)
- burlap sack painted to read 'TOGBALL' - contains togball, maybe teaches thrown weapon skill when tossed around?
- dull red gabardine greatcloak embellished with a battle scene
- cambrinth-studded eyepatch
- severely recurved bow covered with the skin of some reptile
- horn-inlaid black lacquered composite bow
- ironwood-hafted Imperial War hammer (2)
- camel earring
- cat earring
- rat earring
- leather gloves reinforced with iron bands
- paladin's gleaming great helm with a blue bantock's plume waving proudly on top
- damite full plate embellished with gold leaf around the edges
- golden plate armor embossed and chased with rampant heraldic lions
- dragon engraved short-handled bearded war axe
- simple cypress crossbow branded with dark tribal markings
- aged leather combat armor with a faint seal over the breastplate (2)