Runs in the Family
 Runs in the Family | |
|---|---|
| Start | Scalecommander Emberthal |
| End | Scalecommander Emberthal |
| Level | 60-62 |
| Category | The Waking Shores |
| Race |
  Dracthyr |
| Experience | 9,500 |
| Reputation | 100 Valdrakken Accord |
| Rewards |
28 9 |
| Previous |
 [60-62] A Personal History |
Objectives
Search the Obsidian Observatory for clues about the dracthyr's past.
- First Obsidian Fragment examined
- Second Obsidian Fragment examined
- Obsidian Teleporter examined
- Final Obsidian Fragment examined
Description
From the air, I scouted one of the artifacts Edress uncovered by the entrance of the ruins. Doubtless there are more inside.
They are warded somehow, though I will need to get closer before I can examine them. The magic here is very old.
The grounds appear deserted, but I wouldn't trust that to last long once we start meddling. Keep an eye out. We will uncover all we can.
Rewards
You will receive:
- 28 9
- 9,500 XP
- +100 reputation with Valdrakken Accord
Completion
This has given me... much to ponder. I would prefer some time alone, if it's all the same.
Notes
- On accept
- Scalecommander Emberthal says: The first artifact is up ahead.
- Scalecommander Emberthal says: Stay alert. I dislike how quiet it is, here.
Upon approaching the first Obsidian Fragment, a Fragment of Jealousy and Fragments of Despair will spawn.
- Scalecommander Emberthal says: It appears to be reacting to my presence...
- Scalecommander Emberthal says: Disconcerting. <Name>, handle this while I break the ward.
- Scalecommander Emberthal says: The ward is broken!
Upon examining the artifact, a Fragmented Memory of Neltharion will appear.
- Fragmented Memory says: This festering schism threatens to swallow us all.
- Fragmented Memory says: We have done nothing but good for the world, and yet there are those who refuse to see it.
- Fragmented Memory says: These usurpers, these... Incarnates, they would tear all our work to shreds...
- Scalecommander Emberthal says: That was Neltharion... could this be a fragment of his personal record?
- Scalecommander Emberthal says: We must find the other pieces.
Upon approaching the second Obsidian Fragment, a Fragment of Disloyalty and more Fragments of Despair will spawn.
- Scalecommander Emberthal says: At least this time we know what to expect.
- Scalecommander Emberthal says: On your guard, <name>.
- Scalecommander Emberthal says: Another ward taken care of.
Upon examining the artifact, the memory of Neltharion appears again.
- Fragmented Memory says: The others dismiss my concerns, the Life-Binder most of all. I thought she would understand.
- Fragmented Memory says: How can she entrust our future to mere talk, when the threat we face is so dire?
- Fragmented Memory says: I will not be loved for it, but I must find a way to safeguard our kind.
- Scalecommander Emberthal says: No! That cannot be where the trail goes cold.
- Scalecommander Emberthal says: There is more to this tower... that teleporter, I wonder...
Take the Obsidian Teleporter:
- Scalecommander Emberthal says: Look, <name>. From up here, the Obsidian Citadel looks beautiful.
Upon approaching the last Obsidian Fragment, a Fragment of Cruelty and a Fragment of Insanity will spawn.
- Scalecommander Emberthal says: Once more, defend me!
- Scalecommander Emberthal says: That's the last of the wards.
Upon examining the artifact, the memory of Neltharion appears again, and walks over to the ledge overlooking the Obsidian Citadel.
- Fragmented Memory says: A war is coming. I fear it, but I will not flinch away.
- Fragmented Memory says: The drakonids are slow, the dragonspawn fragile. But the mortal races, so young and agile, show promise...
- Fragmented Memory says: We will be prepared. We must be.
- Scalecommander Emberthal says: That is... the last of the records.
- Upon turning in the quest
- Scalecommander Emberthal says: Neltharion. Is this what we were made for? To fight your war?
- Scalecommander Emberthal sighs, gazing pensively at the Obsidian Citadel.
- Scalecommander Emberthal says: If that was to be our fate, I suppose we must make peace with it, <name>.
- Scalecommander Emberthal says: We will have to find our own place in this world.
- Emberthal then takes off from the ledge.
Progression
- [60-62] Heir Apparent & [60-62] Claimant to the Throne
- Side quests: [70D] Neltharus: Secrets Within &
[60-62] A Personal History → [60-62] Runs in the Family
- Side quests:
- [60-62] Black Wagon Flight
- [60-62] The Last Eggtender
- [60-62] Egg-cited for the Future
- [60-62] Life-Binder on Duty
- Side quest:
[60-62] A Waking Oath
- Side quest:
- [60-62] A Charge of Care
Patch changes
Patch 10.0.2 (2022-11-15): Added.