Gems Are Forever
 Gems Are Forever | |
|---|---|
| Start | Natalia Pearce [29.6, 86.5] |
| End | Natalia Pearce [29.6, 86.5] |
| Level | 70-73 |
| Category | Isle of Dorn |
| Experience | 10,400 |
| Rewards |
28 9 |
| Previous |
 [70-73] What We Do For Gems |
Objectives
Lure out Basalteous by placing a core by each standing stone.
- First core placed
- Second core placed
- Third core placed
- Fourth core placed
- Defeat Basalteous
Description
I am so close, I can feel it in my bones.
Place the cores next to each standing stone. It is time to summon Basalteous.
Rewards
You will receive:
- 28 9
- 10,400 XP
Progress
This is it. I can feel it.
Completion
That was almost effortless! For me, at least.
Can you imagine what I can do with this knowledge? Can you imagine my name spoken in Stormwind? Gilneas? Maybe even Orgrimmar!
I will be able to do and achieve everything I wanted. Everyone will finally look up to me. I will have all the gold for all I can find and create!
Notes
Place the first core:
- Mysterious Grindy Voice yells: A king of old, blinded by pride, he thought he could rule more than just his mortal subjects.
- Natalia Pearce says: Did you hear that? It must be Basalteous! We got its attention.
The second:
- Mysterious Grindy Voice yells: The curse of never-ending desire brings mortals and creators alike to their knees.
- Natalia Pearce says: Haven't you heard? Greed is good, you old grouch. Let's keep going.
The third:
- Mysterious Grindy Voice yells: The self-consumed love for one's appearance hides the inner gem from sight.
- Natalia Pearce says: What does that even mean?
And the fourth:
- Mysterious Grindy Voice yells: Coveting others' natural talents leads to stagnancy and self-ruin.
- Natalia Pearce says: I didn't come here for a lecture. I just want --
- Basalteous pops out of the ground!
- Natalia Pearce says: Basalteous! Quick, <name>, subdue it!
- Basalteous says: I do not wish to fight you mortal.
- Basalteous says: I am here to grant you your heart's desire.
- Natalia Pearce says: What? Really? That was easier than I thought!
On complete:
- Natalia Pearce says: I am ready, creature! Give me your knowledge!
- Basalteous says: As... you... wish.
- Natalia Pearce says: What is happening? No!
- Basalteous encases Natalia in a Standing Stone of her own.
- Basalteous says: To know the gem, one must learn humility, patience, and nurturing--like the high mountains and deep caves that harbor gems.
- Basalteous says: You will remain in this form for many eons until your inner silent screams cease and the calmness of your mind guide your heart to the task.
- Basalteous says: Only after thousands of years of this stillness will you learn the truth of the perfect gem as I do. You will wait patiently. Like the others before you.
- Basalteous' gaze falls upon you as it returns to the earth.
Her Standing Stone reads:
<Its carvings fresh and deep, this standing stone depicts a human woman. Her hand is outstretched as if trying to command Basalteous. Beside her is another figure resembling you.>
Progression
- [70-73] For The Love of Gems
- [70-73] Precious Gems
- [70-73] What We Do For Gems
- [70-73] Gems Are Forever
Patch changes
Patch 11.0.0 (Beta): Added.