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...)

Incidental Loot

Prior to 2011

• wickedly serrated broadsword with a bronze wolf's head pommel

2011

Weapons

• carved inkhorn crossbow
• decorated greatsword
• pitch-black crossbow
• silvered dagger with a braided-iron grip
• stone-bladed axe

Armor

• steel target shield painted with a large red pepper
• white oval shield painted with a still life
• full leather helm painted with a sunrise

Containers

• decorated leather sheath
• padded black belt pack embroidered with a horned skull
• padded red belt pack embroidered with a mule
• small ankle pouch with an embroidered strap

Clothing

• close-toed sandals
• creamy lace garter with silver ribbons
• crude leather vest stitched with tiny bones
• embroidered black wool stockings
• simple armband stitched with a faded embroidery
• simple armband stitched with faded embroidery
• thick hiking boots with polished brass buckles

Jewelry

• blackened silver armband carved in the shape of two encircling hands
• brass necklace formed of interlocking seven-pointed stars
• cheap tin necklace of interlocking wire dragons
• gold necklace formed of interlocking seven-pointed stars
• gold necklace of interlocking wire dragons
• ivory necklace of interlocking carved dragons
• jade necklace formed of interlocking seven-pointed stars
• nickel necklace of interlocking wire dragons
• pewter necklace of interlocking wire dragons
• pin shaped like a pine tree
• platinum necklace formed of interlocking seven-pointed stars
• platinum snowflake earrings set with glacier emeralds
• scrimshaw belt buckle
• silver and crystal pendant earrings
• slender toe ring woven with purple and green crystalline strands
• sturdy steel chain hung with a large fossilized cat's tooth
• tarnished pendant

Magical Devices

• albredine crystal ring
• colorless albredine ring
• jadeite gwethdesuan
• pair of misty pink elbaite toe-rings
• winged jet-black sandals

Other

• delicate china mage doll dressed in silken robes
• grinning trader bank
• hooded thief doll
• scowling barbarian doll
• tipsy-looking musical bard doll
• scuffed dragon statuette
• silver-wrapped shoebox
• various gems

End Loot

2010

On the crystal table:

• black-bladed bastard sword with a silver gryphon atop the cross-guard
• folded-steel longsword with a polished oak hilt
• severely recurved bow covered with the skin of some reptile
• silver-etched knife with a skull handle
• chain helm painted to resemble roaring flames
• dark purple suede gloves with gold thread stitched along the fingertips
• iron gauntlets deeply engraved with stylized lions
• paladin's gleaming great helm with a blue bantock's plume waving proudly on top
• thick leathers studded with various shades of smooth tan pebbles
• azure-scaled poloh'izh hide cloak
• crescent moon brooch
• deep burgundy case embroidered with the image of a winged gryphon
• deep green oaken mug
• engraved ceramic jar
• etched wolf pup charm
• glittering rhodonite bracelet
• indigo wool greatcoat with elaborate stitching
• intricate lute pin
• leather ankle boots
• negnetha dragon charm
• ornate aspergillum molded in the shape of a long-necked dragon about to breathe fire
• saar par decorated with blue sapphires and white diamonds
• small embroidered case
  • majestic dragon marionette
  • Kather puppet
• small mechanical sparrow
• small silver statuette shaped like a Dwarf holding a miner's lamp
• soft washleather coinpurse
• tiled wooden box
• translucent crystal eyeball
• twisted asketine wreath with tiny enameled berries

Prior to 2011

Weapons

• purpleheart longbow backed with sinew
• black-bladed bastard sword with a silver gryphon atop the cross-guard
• severely recurved bow covered with the skin of some reptile
• silver-etched knife with a skull handle

Armor

• chain helm painted to resemble roaring flames
• golden plate armor embossed and chased with rampant heraldic lions
• aged leather combat armor with a faint seal over the breastplate
• iron gauntlets deeply engraved with stylized lions
• dark purple suede gloves with gold thread stitched along the fingertips

Magical Devices

• azure-scaled poloh'izh hide cloak
• golden bear figurine balancing a round lemicule runestone on its nose
• twisted asketine wreath with tiny enameled berries
• delicate cambrinth apple blossom pendant
• ithridu shield pin
• intricate lute pin
• negnetha dragon charm
• twisted white ironwood staff tipped with carved rhodonite flames

Clothing

• leather ankle boots
• indigo wool greatcoat with elaborate stitching

Containers

• small embroidered case

majestic dragon marionette

Kather puppet

• deep burgundy case embroidered with the image of a winged gryphon
• soft leather gladius sheath burned with the image of a dragon

polished gladius with a soft leather-wrapped hilt

Jewelry

• gold and ivory earring shaped like the spiraled horn of a unicorn

Other

• deep green oaken mug
• yellowed glass bottle
• saar par decorated with blue sapphires and white diamonds
• small mechanical sparrow
• soft washleather coinpurse
• tiled wooden box
• translucent crystal eyeball

2011

Not all items are necessarily available at once, as there is a randomization system involved.

On the crystal table:

• black-bladed bastard sword with a silver gryphon atop the cross-guard (2)
• dragon engraved short-handled bearded war axe
• folded-steel longsword with a polished oak hilt
• gnarled ash staff topped with a piece of cambrinth carved into the shape of a fist
• horn-inlaid black lacquered composite bow
• ironwood-hafted Imperial War hammer (2)
• pattern-welded haralun katar with a wire-wrapped cork grip
• platinum-etched knife with a wire-wrapped handle
• serrated-edged scimitar with a large diamond set into a leather-wrapped hilt
• severely recurved bow covered with the skin of some reptile
• simple cypress crossbow branded with dark tribal markings
• aged leather combat armor with a faint seal over the breastplate (2)
• audrualm chain helm painted to mimic a tumultuous ocean
• chain helm painted to resemble roaring flames
• damite full plate embellished with gold leaf around the edges
• golden plate armor embossed and chased with rampant heraldic lions
• horned great helm painted with an intense eagle-like visage
• iron gauntlets deeply engraved with stylized lions
• leather gloves reinforced with iron bands
• paladin's gleaming great helm with a blue bantock's plume waving proudly on top
• thick leathers studded with various shades of smooth tan pebbles
• black leather bandolier embroidered with the image of a glass worm - holds 10 daggers
• black oak amulet carved in the shape of a wolf
• braided cambrinth bracelet
• bull earring - unknown
• burlap sack painted to read 'TOGBALL'

canvas ball painted with a shocked S'Kra Mur's face - Teachs very little LT and PE.

plush Togballer brandishing a tiny club

• cambrinth and crystal vase
• cambrinth-studded eyepatch
• camel earring
• cat earring
• dark steelsilk pack dangling metal cogs on leather cords - large, can hold several wayerd pyramids
• dull red gabardine greatcloak embellished with a battle scene
• feather amulet
• hunting dog earring
• large black velvet pouch with an embroidered crest - Creates gems when RUBbed.
• odd gloves - unknown effect, but magical
• owl earring - Wisdom booster
• plain platinum box with a gold clasp
• polished leather dancing shoes
• pumice stone
• rat earring
• segmented steel telescope with a notched cog encircling the lens
• seven laden pack yaks - floaters
• seven tiny racehorses - floaters
• shimmering rawhide fletching pouch
• small embroidered case
  • majestic dragon marionette
  • Kather puppet
• small mechanical sparrow
• stout iron staff topped with a skeletal claw
• sturdy steel belt with a heavy leather pouch
• supple grendel-skin moneybelt - holds 150 coins
• thornbush gloves - unknown effect, but magical
• tiny crevice worms - floaters
• vibrant cloak of multicolored silks
• Wayerd pyramid with a cambrinth capstone
• well-polished ebonwood saar par carved with a swirling sun

July 2012 Additions

• grease-stained linen sack
  • dull steel staecklumba
  • soft felt rag
• brass-hafted faldenblade

September 2012 Additions

NOTE: These prizes were moved to Prison Riot: The Aftermath

• iron-banded shield with a leather grip
• ceremonial chain balaclava colored and beaked like a goshawk's head
• polished steel plate with a red and white bull's-eye painted on the back

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