Shaping a Shepherd

Shaping a Shepherd
Start	Shepherd Tevatei
End	Shepherd Tevatei
Level	62-65
Category	Ohn'ahran Plains
Experience	7,500
Reputation	+200 Maruuk Centaur
Rewards	26 21
Previous	[62-65] The Gentle Giant
Next	[62-65] Reign of the Ram

Shaping a Shepherd
Level: 62-65
Shepherd Tevatei
Shepherd Tevatei
XP: 7,500
Rep: +200 Maruuk Centaur

Rewards:

26 21

Objectives

Teach Taivan to herd argali at the Mallakh.

• Talk to Taivan
• Command Taivan to herd (3)
• Chase Argali into pen

Description

You want me to train your bakar in shepherding? Well, that's certainly what we do here, but I've never trained one quite so BIG before...

The argali don't seem to be bothered by his presence, though, and they're very good judges of character. Trust me.

I'm willing to give him a shot, but a herding bakar needs to not only be gentle, but smart, too. And if they aren't able to take charge of the herd, the argali won't obey them. It's harder than it looks! Go on and give it a try, I'll watch.

Rewards

You will receive:

• 26 21
• 7,500 XP
• +200 reputation with Maruuk Centaur

Progress

Go on and try to command Taivan to herd the argali. I'll be able to tell if he has the potential for it or not.

Completion

Hmm... Taivan still seems confused. He just doesn't seem to be grasping this.

You did great, though! Are you in the market for a new career?

Notes

Speak with Taivan:

<Taivan seems to want to interact with the argali and other bakar, but not without permission, so he fidgets while staying seated.>

 Are you ready to give this a try, boy?

The Command Taivan to Herd Extra Action Button becomes available:

 Command Taivan to Herd 30 yd range — Command Taivan to herd the target Argali. 2 sec cast

Use it on Aylaag Argali in the area:

Taivan runs up to a nearby argali.

• Taivan isn't sure what to do.

Taivan tries to follow your command, but fails.

After which, the argali responses:

• The argali ignores Taivan and continues grazing.
• The argali ignores Taivan and walks away.
• The argali looks at Taivan, snorts, and then goes back to grazing.

After three attempts:

Shepherd Tevatei yells: He doesn't seem to understand your commands, <name>. Try showing him what to do yourself!

The Extra Action Button changes to Herd Them Yourself!:

 Herd Them Yourself! 5 yd range — Roar at target Argali, allowing you to chase them into the pen at the Mallakh. 2 sec cast

Use it to herd an argali to the pen by running up behind it and letting it run away from the player. Try to make sure that 'away from the player' is also 'toward the pen'.

Progression

1.  [62-65] The Trouble with Taivan
2.  [62-65] The Hunting Hound
3.  [62-65] Part of a Pack
4.  [62-65] Try Again, Taivan!
5.  [62-65] The Gentle Giant
6.  [62-65] Shaping a Shepherd
7.  [62-65] Reign of the Ram
8.  [62-65] Danger in Daruukhan
9.  [62-65] Saving Centaur
10.  [62-65] Homeward Hound
11.  [62-65] Taivan's Purpose

Patch changes

• Patch 10.0.2 (2022-11-15): Added.
  

External links

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