Desire in the Dark

The mine tunnels of the long-abandoned Eastern Reaches have yet to be reclaimed by the Dwarves.

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Desire in the Dark
Heroic level:	15
Epic level:	31 (considered Legendary)
Duration:	medium
Heroic XP:	♣2,488Solo/Casual ♦4,324Normal ♥4,500Hard ♠4,676Elite
Epic XP:	♣11,908Solo/Casual ♦20,349Normal ♥20,850Hard ♠21,352Elite
Takes place in:	The Ruins of Ironvale Deep
Bestowed by:	Inger Ingersdottir
NPC contact:	Inger Ingersdottir
Quest acquired in:	Tethyamar Mining Outpost
Patron:	The Harpers
Base favor:	5
Free to Play:	No
Extreme Challenge:	No

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Overview

Stoutheart's assistant is panicking because Stoutheart has vanished from the outpost without informing her of his plans.
In the Eastern Reaches, find Hal Stoutheart and ensure his safety.

• This is the fifth and final quest in the chain; though the quests can be run in any order, this requires initial flagging.

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Objectives

• Question Stoutheart
• Find the person behind all this
• Find your way to the castle
• Save Silent the Drow at the bridge
• Speak with the Shapeshifter at the Gate Bridge
• Find the next mirror in the hedge maze
• Touch the four key stones
• Defeat Graz'zt
• (Optional) Defend the mysterious mindflayer
• (Optional) Destroy all of the guardians

What to Expect

• Points of no return (several one-way portals as you advance)
• Maze

Tips and Misc

• In the first room, several creatures are fighting each other; you can simply ignore them if you desire.
• In the second room, looting the initial piles of gold will cause the dwarves to attack you, even if you intimidate them into saying to take what you want.
• Additionally, looting *any* piles of gold will give you "Touched By Greed", a debuff with no timer that gives you -10 PRR, stacking 3 times. This debuff also lasts through rest, but not quest completion (unsure about death).
• The Promise of Power in the fourth area will give you the debuff "Overconfidence", which lasts for 10 minutes and gives you -10 PRR (stacks with "Touched by Greed), -2 Will Saves, & -5 Reflex Saves.
• The fifth area has several dancing succubi; stepping into the red circle will free them and inflict Otto's Irresistible Dance upon yourself (however, only the character who breaks it). Most of them can be skirted around.
• During the final fight, you'll get a warning about Graz'zt's eyes "burning with obsession"; during this phase of the battle, anybody that meets his eyes (aka looks at him while he's looking at you) will get hit by "Magnificence of Glory". This debuff makes you too afraid to perform any actions, and Immunity from Fear does *not* protect you.

Bonus XP

• Devious bonus: 16 or fewer monsters killed +7% Bonus.( ♣174 ♦303 ♥315 ♠327 )
• Discreet bonus: 17-21? or fewer monsters killed +5% Bonus.( ♣124 ♦216 ♥225 ♠234 )
• Aggression bonus: 85-86 or more monsters killed +10% Bonus.( ♣249 ♦432 ♥450 ♠468 )

Loot

• Chests: 2
  • 1 for defending or killing the mindflayer
  • 1 end chest
• Collectables: Four
  • Two Fungi in the hedge maze, one east & one west.
  • Fungus in the fourth area, in the southwest corner
  • Adventurer's Pack next to the end chest
• NPC rewards: Standard level-appropriate items; no renown on Legendary.

Named Chest Drop

Item	Type	Enhancements	ML	Bind	Quests
Deep Demise	Dagger	+5 Enhancement Bonus+5 Enhancement Bonus: +5 enhancement bonus to attack and damage rolls. Intelligence +8 Intelligence +8: This item focuses the power of the wearer's mind, granting a +8 enhancement bonus to Intelligence. Illusion Focus +3 Illusion Focus +3: +3 Equipment bonus to the DC of Illusion spells. Insightful Illusion Focus +2Insightful Illusion Focus +2: +2 Insight bonus to the DC of Illusion spells. Quality Spell Penetration +1Quality Spell Penetration +1: Passive: +1 Quality bonus to Spell Penetration checks. Empty Red Augment Slot Red Augments Damage per ML: Ruby Eye augments, Meteoric Star Ruby, etc. DR bypass: Alignment, Material Deconstructor Elemental damage: +1 to +2d6 Ruby of Ghostbane Ruby of the Endless Night Ruby of the Vampire Slayer Spell Power (Enhancement bonus): +30 to +138 Colorless Augments Ability (Enhancement bonus): +1 to +8 Ability (Exceptional bonus): +1 Ability (Insight bonus): +1 or +2 Diamond of Vitality +20 Globe of Imperial Blood Globe of True Imperial Blood Master's Gift Skills, except UMD (Competence bonus): +3 to +15	15	Bound to Account on AcquireBound to Account on Acquire: This item is Bound to Account on Acquire	Desire in the Dark, End chest
Wave of Despair	Bastard Sword	+5 Enhancement Bonus+5 Enhancement Bonus: +5 enhancement bonus to attack and damage rolls. Weapon's Acid Effect +4Weapon's Acid Effect +4: Additional 4d6 acid damage. Wounding 2Wounding 2: This weapon saps the health from your enemies, dealing 2 Constitution damage on each hit. Weapon's Anarchic Effect +4Weapon's Anarchic Effect +4: Additional 4d6 anarchic damage. Slay LivingSlay Living: This weapon stores a dark and sinister power deep within. When the weapon is used, this power occasionally comes to the surface, attempting to instantly snuff out the life force of the enemy. Empty Red Augment Slot Red Augments Damage per ML: Ruby Eye augments, Meteoric Star Ruby, etc. DR bypass: Alignment, Material Deconstructor Elemental damage: +1 to +2d6 Ruby of Ghostbane Ruby of the Endless Night Ruby of the Vampire Slayer Spell Power (Enhancement bonus): +30 to +138 Colorless Augments Ability (Enhancement bonus): +1 to +8 Ability (Exceptional bonus): +1 Ability (Insight bonus): +1 or +2 Diamond of Vitality +20 Globe of Imperial Blood Globe of True Imperial Blood Master's Gift Skills, except UMD (Competence bonus): +3 to +15	15	Bound to Account on AcquireBound to Account on Acquire: This item is Bound to Account on Acquire	Desire in the Dark, End chest
Wave of Sorrow	Great Sword	+5 Enhancement Bonus+5 Enhancement Bonus: +5 enhancement bonus to attack and damage rolls. Weapon's Acid Effect +4Weapon's Acid Effect +4: Additional 4d6 acid damage. Wounding 2Wounding 2: This weapon saps the health from your enemies, dealing 2 Constitution damage on each hit. Weapon's Anarchic Effect +4Weapon's Anarchic Effect +4: Additional 4d6 anarchic damage. Slay LivingSlay Living: This weapon stores a dark and sinister power deep within. When the weapon is used, this power occasionally comes to the surface, attempting to instantly snuff out the life force of the enemy. Empty Red Augment Slot Red Augments Damage per ML: Ruby Eye augments, Meteoric Star Ruby, etc. DR bypass: Alignment, Material Deconstructor Elemental damage: +1 to +2d6 Ruby of Ghostbane Ruby of the Endless Night Ruby of the Vampire Slayer Spell Power (Enhancement bonus): +30 to +138 Colorless Augments Ability (Enhancement bonus): +1 to +8 Ability (Exceptional bonus): +1 Ability (Insight bonus): +1 or +2 Diamond of Vitality +20 Globe of Imperial Blood Globe of True Imperial Blood Master's Gift Skills, except UMD (Competence bonus): +3 to +15	15	Bound to Account on AcquireBound to Account on Acquire: This item is Bound to Account on Acquire	Desire in the Dark, End chest
Graz'zt's Habiliment	Leather Armor	+5 Enhancement Bonus+5 Enhancement Bonus: +5 enhancement bonus to Armor Class. Constitution +8 Constitution +8: This item gives the wearer improved health, granting a +8 enhancement bonus to Constitution. Insightful Spell Resistance +9Insightful Spell Resistance +9: +9 Insight bonus to Spell Resistance. Quality Dodge +1%Quality Dodge +1%: +1% Quality bonus to Dodge. Insightful Fortification +47%Insightful Fortification +47%: +47% Insight bonus to reduced chance of taking critical damage on a critical hit. Empty Blue Augment Slot Blue Augments AC: Natural Armor Bonus or Protection (Deflection bonus): +1 to +8 ASF reduction: -5% to -15% Fortification: +25% to +100% Golem's Heart Good Luck: +1 or +2 Hit points: +5 to +40 Max Dex Bonus (Armor): +1 or +2 Defense (PRR and MRR): +2 to +16 Saves (Resistance bonus): +1 to +8 Colorless Augments Ability (Enhancement bonus): +1 to +8 Ability (Exceptional bonus): +1 Ability (Insight bonus): +1 or +2 Diamond of Vitality +20 Globe of Imperial Blood Globe of True Imperial Blood Master's Gift Skills, except UMD (Competence bonus): +3 to +15	15	Bound to Account on AcquireBound to Account on Acquire: This item is Bound to Account on Acquire	Desire in the Dark, End chest
Dwarven Brawler's Wraps	Handwrap	+5 Enhancement Bonus+5 Enhancement Bonus: +5 enhancement bonus to attack and damage rolls. Reinforced FistsReinforced Fists: This item surrounds your fists with kinetic energy. Your unarmed damage is boosted by one half die. Evil Outsider Bane 4Evil Outsider Bane 4: This weapon deals an extra 4d10 bane damage vs. Evil Outsider foes. BanishingBanishing: On Hit: 4 to 24 Bane damage to Outsiders. On Vorpal Hit: If an outsider struck by this weapon has fewer than 1000 Hit Points, it is instantly slain. If the outsider has above 1000 Hit Points, it takes 100 damage. Glass Jaw StrikeGlass Jaw Strike: While wearing this item, when you roll a natural 20 on an unarmed attack, you will deal a tremendous blow to your target that will daze it (as the Sap ability) and may knock it down as well. Empty Red Augment Slot Red Augments Damage per ML: Ruby Eye augments, Meteoric Star Ruby, etc. DR bypass: Alignment, Material Deconstructor Elemental damage: +1 to +2d6 Ruby of Ghostbane Ruby of the Endless Night Ruby of the Vampire Slayer Spell Power (Enhancement bonus): +30 to +138 Colorless Augments Ability (Enhancement bonus): +1 to +8 Ability (Exceptional bonus): +1 Ability (Insight bonus): +1 or +2 Diamond of Vitality +20 Globe of Imperial Blood Globe of True Imperial Blood Master's Gift Skills, except UMD (Competence bonus): +3 to +15	15	Bound to Account on AcquireBound to Account on Acquire: This item is Bound to Account on Acquire	Desire in the Dark, End chest
Legendary Wave of Sorrow	Great Sword	+13 Enhancement Bonus+13 Enhancement Bonus: +13 enhancement bonus to attack and damage rolls. Weapon's Acid Effect +8Weapon's Acid Effect +8: Additional 8d6 acid damage. Wounding 4Wounding 4: This weapon saps the health from your enemies, dealing 4 Constitution damage on each hit. Weapon's Anarchic Effect +8Weapon's Anarchic Effect +8: Additional 8d6 anarchic damage. Slay LivingSlay Living: This weapon stores a dark and sinister power deep within. When the weapon is used, this power occasionally comes to the surface, attempting to instantly snuff out the life force of the enemy. Empty Red Augment Slot Red Augments Damage per ML: Ruby Eye augments, Meteoric Star Ruby, etc. DR bypass: Alignment, Material Deconstructor Elemental damage: +1 to +2d6 Ruby of Ghostbane Ruby of the Endless Night Ruby of the Vampire Slayer Spell Power (Enhancement bonus): +30 to +138 Colorless Augments Ability (Enhancement bonus): +1 to +8 Ability (Exceptional bonus): +1 Ability (Insight bonus): +1 or +2 Diamond of Vitality +20 Globe of Imperial Blood Globe of True Imperial Blood Master's Gift Skills, except UMD (Competence bonus): +3 to +15	28	Bound to Account on AcquireBound to Account on Acquire: This item is Bound to Account on Acquire	Desire in the Dark, End chest
Legendary Dwarven Brawler's Wraps	Handwrap	+13 Enhancement Bonus+13 Enhancement Bonus: +13 enhancement bonus to attack and damage rolls. Greater Reinforced FistsGreater Reinforced Fists: This item surrounds your fists with kinetic energy. Your unarmed damage is boosted by one die. Evil Outsider Bane 8Evil Outsider Bane 8: This weapon deals an extra 8d10 bane damage vs. Evil Outsider foes. Sovereign BanishingSovereign Banishing: On Hit: 4 to 24 Bane damage to Outsiders. On Vorpal Hit: If an outsider struck by this weapon has fewer than 3000 Hit Points, it is instantly slain. If the outsider has above 3000 Hit Points, it takes 300 damage. Glass Jaw StrikeGlass Jaw Strike: While wearing this item, when you roll a natural 20 on an unarmed attack, you will deal a tremendous blow to your target that will daze it (as the Sap ability) and may knock it down as well. Empty Red Augment Slot Red Augments Damage per ML: Ruby Eye augments, Meteoric Star Ruby, etc. DR bypass: Alignment, Material Deconstructor Elemental damage: +1 to +2d6 Ruby of Ghostbane Ruby of the Endless Night Ruby of the Vampire Slayer Spell Power (Enhancement bonus): +30 to +138 Colorless Augments Ability (Enhancement bonus): +1 to +8 Ability (Exceptional bonus): +1 Ability (Insight bonus): +1 or +2 Diamond of Vitality +20 Globe of Imperial Blood Globe of True Imperial Blood Master's Gift Skills, except UMD (Competence bonus): +3 to +15	28	Bound to Account on AcquireBound to Account on Acquire: This item is Bound to Account on Acquire	Desire in the Dark, End chest
Legendary Deep Demise	Dagger	+13 Enhancement Bonus+13 Enhancement Bonus: +13 enhancement bonus to attack and damage rolls. Intelligence +18 Intelligence +18: This item focuses the power of the wearer's mind, granting a +18 enhancement bonus to Intelligence. Illusion Focus +7 Illusion Focus +7: +7 Equipment bonus to the DC of Illusion spells. Insightful Illusion Focus +4Insightful Illusion Focus +4: +4 Insight bonus to the DC of Illusion spells. Quality Spell Penetration IIQuality Spell Penetration II: Passive: +2 Quality bonus to Spell Penetration checks. Empty Red Augment Slot Red Augments Damage per ML: Ruby Eye augments, Meteoric Star Ruby, etc. DR bypass: Alignment, Material Deconstructor Elemental damage: +1 to +2d6 Ruby of Ghostbane Ruby of the Endless Night Ruby of the Vampire Slayer Spell Power (Enhancement bonus): +30 to +138 Colorless Augments Ability (Enhancement bonus): +1 to +8 Ability (Exceptional bonus): +1 Ability (Insight bonus): +1 or +2 Diamond of Vitality +20 Globe of Imperial Blood Globe of True Imperial Blood Master's Gift Skills, except UMD (Competence bonus): +3 to +15	28	Bound to Account on AcquireBound to Account on Acquire: This item is Bound to Account on Acquire	Desire in the Dark, End chest
Legendary Graz'zt's Habiliment	Leather Armor	+13 Enhancement Bonus+13 Enhancement Bonus: +13 enhancement bonus to Armor Class. Constitution +17 Constitution +17: This item gives the wearer improved health, granting a +17 enhancement bonus to Constitution. Insightful Spell Resistance +20Insightful Spell Resistance +20: +20 Insight bonus to Spell Resistance. Quality Dodge +4%Quality Dodge +4%: +4% Quality bonus to Dodge. Insightful Fortification +92%Insightful Fortification +92%: +92% Insight bonus to reduced chance of taking critical damage on a critical hit. Empty Blue Augment Slot Blue Augments AC: Natural Armor Bonus or Protection (Deflection bonus): +1 to +8 ASF reduction: -5% to -15% Fortification: +25% to +100% Golem's Heart Good Luck: +1 or +2 Hit points: +5 to +40 Max Dex Bonus (Armor): +1 or +2 Defense (PRR and MRR): +2 to +16 Saves (Resistance bonus): +1 to +8 Colorless Augments Ability (Enhancement bonus): +1 to +8 Ability (Exceptional bonus): +1 Ability (Insight bonus): +1 or +2 Diamond of Vitality +20 Globe of Imperial Blood Globe of True Imperial Blood Master's Gift Skills, except UMD (Competence bonus): +3 to +15	28	Bound to Account on AcquireBound to Account on Acquire: This item is Bound to Account on Acquire	Desire in the Dark, End chest
Legendary Wave of Despair	Bastard Sword	+13 Enhancement Bonus+13 Enhancement Bonus: +13 enhancement bonus to attack and damage rolls. Weapon's Acid Effect +8Weapon's Acid Effect +8: Additional 8d6 acid damage. Wounding 4Wounding 4: This weapon saps the health from your enemies, dealing 4 Constitution damage on each hit. Weapon's Anarchic Effect +8Weapon's Anarchic Effect +8: Additional 8d6 anarchic damage. Slay LivingSlay Living: This weapon stores a dark and sinister power deep within. When the weapon is used, this power occasionally comes to the surface, attempting to instantly snuff out the life force of the enemy. Empty Red Augment Slot Red Augments Damage per ML: Ruby Eye augments, Meteoric Star Ruby, etc. DR bypass: Alignment, Material Deconstructor Elemental damage: +1 to +2d6 Ruby of Ghostbane Ruby of the Endless Night Ruby of the Vampire Slayer Spell Power (Enhancement bonus): +30 to +138 Colorless Augments Ability (Enhancement bonus): +1 to +8 Ability (Exceptional bonus): +1 Ability (Insight bonus): +1 or +2 Diamond of Vitality +20 Globe of Imperial Blood Globe of True Imperial Blood Master's Gift Skills, except UMD (Competence bonus): +3 to +15	28	Bound to Account on AcquireBound to Account on Acquire: This item is Bound to Account on Acquire	Desire in the Dark, End chest

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Monsters

Name(picture)	CR	Type	Race
Graz'zt (view)	♦17Normal ♥19Hard ♠23Elite ●♦34Epic Normal	Evil Outsider	Demon
Promises of Riches (NoPic)	♦17Normal ♥19Hard ♠22Elite ●♦33Epic Normal ●♥37Epic Hard ●♠59Epic Elite	Aberration	Mimic
Corrosive Rust Monster (NoPic)	♦16Normal ♥18Hard ♠21Elite	Aberration	Rust Monster
Drider Warrior (NoPic)	♦17Normal ♥20Hard ♠24Elite ●♦33Epic Normal ●♥37Epic Hard ●♠59Epic Elite	Aberration	Drider
Dwarven Miner (view)	♦15Normal ♥17Hard ♠20Elite ●♦31Epic Normal ●♥35Epic Hard ●♠55Epic Elite	Dwarf	Dwarf
Fiendish Wormling (NoPic)	♦18Normal ♥20Hard ♠23Elite	Magical Beast	Purple Worm
Outpost Guard (view)	♦16Normal ♥19Hard ♠23Elite ●♦32Epic Normal ●♥36Epic Hard ●♠57Epic Elite	Elf	Drow Elf
Silent (NoPic)	♦18Normal ♥20Hard ♠23Elite ●♥38Epic Hard	Elf	Drow Elf
Succubus (view)	CRs missing!	Evil Outsider	Devil
Vision of Wealth (NoPic)	♦15Normal ♥17Hard ♠20Elite ●♦31Epic Normal ●♥35Epic Hard ●♠55Epic Elite	Ooze	Animated Object
Zoraxzil (NoPic)	♦15Normal ♥17Hard ♠20Elite ●♥35Epic Hard	Aberration	Mind Flayer

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