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|Giver=[[Ghostly Figure|A Ghostly Figure]]
|Giver=[[Ghostly Figure|A Ghostly Figure]]
|LocStart=[[Tower of Tremadan]]
|LocStart=[[Tower of Tremadan]]
|LocCmp1=[[Jabal Grotto]]|LocCmp2=[[Gurgurth Cave]]
|LocCmp1=[[Jabal Grotto]]|LocCmp2=[[Gurguth Cave]]
|LocCmp3=[[The Deep Cauldron]]|LocCmp4=[[Irazur Tomb]]
|LocCmp3=[[The Deep Cauldron]]|LocCmp4=[[Irazur Tomb]]
|LocCmp5=|LocCmp6=
|LocCmp5=|LocCmp6=
|LocEnd=[[Tower of Tremadan]]
|LocEnd=[[Tower of Tremadan]]
|Steps=#(Complete [[A Key to the Past]] to begin.)
|Steps=#Complete [[A Key to the Past]] to begin.
#Examine the broken mirror in the tower.
#Search the world for missing black shards.
#Search and gather the missing shards.
#Return any 12 of the black shards to the mirror.
#Return all 12 shards to the mirror.
#Speak to Tremadan's [[Ghostly Figure]].
#Speak to Tremadan's [[Ghostly Figure]].
|Walkthrough=Gathering the shards:
|Walkthrough= You have a lot of flexibility in how you complete this quest. There are 14 fixed black shards drops in the game, plus a theoretical unlimited amount that can be obtained as random drops from [[Random Encounters#Rumor Bosses|Rumor Bosses]]. You can use any mix of fixed black shards or random drops to get the required 12 shards. Some black shards can only be obtained through completing a quest in a specific way.
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==='''Shard #1''' - [[Lady Xidar]]===
===[[Lady Xidar]]===
While completing [[A Web of Terror]], after defeating [[Lady Xidar]], loot her throne for the shard.
Lady Xidar's black shard is found in her throne after defeating her in the quest [[A Web of Terror]]. It's one of the few black shards that has its own name. She hits with strong death magic. Read the quest details for more information.
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==='''Shard #2''' - [[King Gurguth]]===
===[[King Gurguth]]===
Travel into [[The Trollfens]] and enter [[Gurgurth Cave]]. Fight your way to the southeast corner, where the Troll [[King Gurguth]] awaits. After defeating the King and his minions, loot his throne for the shard.
The throne inside of [[Gurguth Cave]] contains a black shard. [[King Gurguth]], and other trolls, guard it. Fight them for it, or just grab it and run away. The killing blow of a troll must contain fire damage or the troll will quickly regenerate. Fire spells, fire weapons, fire elementals, Abernos' Might will all do the trick. Keep that in mind with searching [[The Trollfens]] for this black shard.
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==='''Shard #3''' - [[Faazvolfrul]]===
===[[Faazvolfrul]]===
Travel to [[Northwest Sagar Forest]] and enter [[Gorx Lair]]. Make your way to the northeast corner. From here, you will need to enter the nearby lava river and head upstream into [[The Deep Cauldron]]. At the fork, head east, dispatching the wyvern. Ignore the north passage, and locate the secret door in the northeastern corner, surrounded by flames. Here you will find the [[Faazvolfrul|Fire Dragon]]. Defeat him and loot the shard from the large chest in the back of the area.
The fire dragon [[Faazvolfrul]] guards a large chest containing a black shard. His layer is located in [[Northwest Sagar Forest]]. You'll have to go through [[Gorx Lair]] to access the [[The Deep Cauldron]] where you'll find [[Faazvolfrul|Fire Dragon]] behind a secret door. You can choose to fight the dragon, or simply loot the chest and run away.
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==='''Shard #4''' - [[Araim Darkflames]]===
===[[Araim Darkflames]]===
Travel to the [[Great Inori]] desert and enter the [[Irazur Tomb]]. Discover the secret passage leading north, locate the secret door behind the third sarcophagus, and clear the room. There is one last secret door in the northwest corner
The lich [[Araim Darkflames]] drops a black shard on his death. You'll find him behind a set of secret doors inside [[Irazur Tomb]], located in the [[Great Inori]].
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==='''Shard 5''' - [[The Undermother]] or [[Flame Prophet]]===
===[[Lich]] in [[Mausoleum]]===
To complete the quest [[The Prodigal Daughter]] you must kill either [[The Undermother]] or [[Flame Prophet]] and both drop a shard (Possible to kill [[Flame Prophet]] and then [[The Undermother]] for another shard but near impossible)
A lich hiding in the [[Mausoleum]] deep in the Deadwood drops a black shard on his death. He's located behind a secret door on the north wall.
==='''Shard 6''' [[Lich]] in [[The Mausoleum]]===
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He's found behind a hidden door. The [[Black Shard]] drop is NOT guaranteed. He is essentially just a rumor boss that you don't have to gossip to find.
===[[The Undermother]]===
==='''Shard 7''' [[Golden Cove Bank]]===
The mother of all mimeks swallowed a black shard to gain her incredible power. You can kill her anytime to gain her black shard, but weakening via the quest [[The Prodigal Daughter]] makes her a lot easier. Notes: doing as The Undermother asks in the quest is the only way to gain access to the Evil Ending of the game as the other option is bugged.
If during [[The Snake Gang]] quest you choose to ally with [[Zilda]] and rob the [[Golden Cove Bank]] there will be a black shard (within one of the chests)
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==='''Any remaining Shards'''===
===[[Flame Prophet]]===
Found on [[Random Encounters#Rumor Bosses|Rumor Bosses]]
The Flame Prophet is a mimek that took human form after eating a black shard. She seems committed to helping people and living in peace. Killing her will net you a black shard. See the quest [[The Prodigal Daughter]] for more details.
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===[[Golden Cove Bank]]===
During [[The Snake Gang]] quest in [[Friguld]], you can either either rob a bank or hunt down a criminal for the local authorities. Either way nets you a black shard. See the quest for more details.
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===[[Kurg King]]===
Deep in [[Emerald Valley]]] lies [[Kurgua Cave]]. Inside lives the [[Kurg King]]. Defeat him to get a black shard.
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===[[Zombie Dragon]]===
Find him in a secret room in southwest corner of [[Maze of Lamth (Level 2)]]. Defeat this poisonous dragon to get a black shard.
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===[[Dorphis Greyrune]]===
When you're walking around [[Icemist]], Greyrun will lure you back to [[Greyrune Manor]] with the promise of information. Survive the ambush to obtain a black shard.  Note: Greyrune only appears after activating the quest Shards of Fate,  and he won't appear after you access the Ark. Thus, sis shard and Ruby key can be missed if you wait too long to find him.
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===[[Ancient Yeti]]===
This powerful ape-like create is found near the stone circle on the south-west corner of [[White Plains]]. Defeat the beast to obtain a black shard.
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===[[Krysoradir]]===
Travel to [[Deepfrost Glacier]], enter [[Desecrated Ruins]] and past a secret passage in the northwest corner, move to the southeast corner, defeat this named iced dragon to obtain a black shard.
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===[[Greater Demon (Hellish Cave)|Greater Demon]]===
Go to [[Fögas Forest]], access the [[Abbey of Saint Admus]] and go down to the [[Hellish Cave]]. Behind a secret door and a lot of flaming floors, you'll find the [[Greater Demon (Hellish Cave)|Greater Demon]]. Defeat this fiery fiend to obtain a black shard.
 
===Any remaining Shards===
The tougher [[Random Encounters#Rumor Bosses|Rumor Bosses]] have a chance to drop a black shard. Rumor Bosses appear randomly in the world once you reach the required level. What type of Rumor Boss appears and where it appears is random. On average it appears about 1 to 3 rumor bosses can spawn per hour of game-play. You can learn about any Rumor Boss in the world by buying drinks at an inn. Your gossip skill increases your chance of hearing a rumor. Note: rumor bosses can spawn without you knowing about them, making for an unexpected encounter.
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# [[Giant Chieftain]]
# [[Troll Marauder]]
# [[Troll Marauder]]
# [[Greater Demon]]
|Video=*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e-e0_FfScHs Exiled Kingdoms Quest Walkthrough - The Shards of Fate Part 1]
*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jxry2z5o6oM Exiled Kingdoms Quest Walkthrough - The Shards of Fate Part 2]
*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0LEWaLOEGvY Exiled Kingdoms Quest Walkthrough - The Shards of Fate Part 3]
|Outcome1=For each [[Black Shard]] placed into the mirror:
|Outcome1=For each [[Black Shard]] placed into the mirror:
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|Related=[[A Key to the Past]]
|Related=[[A Key to the Past]]; [[The Ark of Lothasan]]
|Long_Description=Inside your grandfather's tower is a shattered mirror, which is an ancient artifact known as The Eye of Tol. In order to restore it, you must collect the 12 missing shards. They are probably in the hands of the powerful, regardless of whether they are good or evil.
|Long_Description=Inside the Tower of Tremadan is a shattered mirror, which is an ancient artifact known as The Eye of Tol. In order to restore it, you must collect 12 of the missing black shards. They are probably in the hands of the powerful, regardless of whether they are good or evil.
|Completable=Yes
|Completable=Yes
|Notes=Once you get all 12 shards into the mirror, no more shards will be dropped and any existing shards will disappear. Certain quests related to recovering shards can still be completed but no shards will be dropped.
|Notes=Once you get 12 black shards into the mirror, no more black shards will be dropped and any existing black shards will disappear - even those in your chests or your inventory. Certain quests related to recovering black shards can still be completed, just without getting a black shard as a reward.
Talking to Tremadan's image after restoring the Eye of Tol bestows [[The Ark of Lothasan]] quest, granting access to the ashen wastelands.
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Latest revision as of 04:40, 6 April 2021


Exiled Kingdoms: Quests
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Main Quest: The Shards of Fate
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Starting Location
Tower of Tremadan
Given By
A Ghostly Figure
Rewards
For each Black Shard placed into the mirror:
2000xp

For getting all 12 and restoring the Eye of Tol
5000xp

Related Quests
A Key to the PastThe Ark of Lothasan

The Shards of Fate is a quest given to you by A Ghostly Figure at Tower of Tremadan.

Quest Overview

Quest #: 44 - Completable

Inside the Tower of Tremadan is a shattered mirror, which is an ancient artifact known as The Eye of Tol. In order to restore it, you must collect 12 of the missing black shards. They are probably in the hands of the powerful, regardless of whether they are good or evil.

Quest Steps

  1. Complete A Key to the Past to begin.
  2. Search the world for missing black shards.
  3. Return any 12 of the black shards to the mirror.
  4. Speak to Tremadan's Ghostly Figure.

Path

Tower of TremadanJabal GrottoGurguth CaveThe Deep CauldronIrazur TombTower of Tremadan

Detailed Walkthrough

You have a lot of flexibility in how you complete this quest. There are 14 fixed black shards drops in the game, plus a theoretical unlimited amount that can be obtained as random drops from Rumor Bosses. You can use any mix of fixed black shards or random drops to get the required 12 shards. Some black shards can only be obtained through completing a quest in a specific way.

Lady Xidar

Lady Xidar's black shard is found in her throne after defeating her in the quest A Web of Terror. It's one of the few black shards that has its own name. She hits with strong death magic. Read the quest details for more information.

King Gurguth

The throne inside of Gurguth Cave contains a black shard. King Gurguth, and other trolls, guard it. Fight them for it, or just grab it and run away. The killing blow of a troll must contain fire damage or the troll will quickly regenerate. Fire spells, fire weapons, fire elementals, Abernos' Might will all do the trick. Keep that in mind with searching The Trollfens for this black shard.

Faazvolfrul

The fire dragon Faazvolfrul guards a large chest containing a black shard. His layer is located in Northwest Sagar Forest. You'll have to go through Gorx Lair to access the The Deep Cauldron where you'll find Fire Dragon behind a secret door. You can choose to fight the dragon, or simply loot the chest and run away.

Araim Darkflames

The lich Araim Darkflames drops a black shard on his death. You'll find him behind a set of secret doors inside Irazur Tomb, located in the Great Inori.

Lich in Mausoleum

A lich hiding in the Mausoleum deep in the Deadwood drops a black shard on his death. He's located behind a secret door on the north wall.

The Undermother

The mother of all mimeks swallowed a black shard to gain her incredible power. You can kill her anytime to gain her black shard, but weakening via the quest The Prodigal Daughter makes her a lot easier. Notes: doing as The Undermother asks in the quest is the only way to gain access to the Evil Ending of the game as the other option is bugged.

Flame Prophet

The Flame Prophet is a mimek that took human form after eating a black shard. She seems committed to helping people and living in peace. Killing her will net you a black shard. See the quest The Prodigal Daughter for more details.

Golden Cove Bank

During The Snake Gang quest in Friguld, you can either either rob a bank or hunt down a criminal for the local authorities. Either way nets you a black shard. See the quest for more details.

Kurg King

Deep in Emerald Valley] lies Kurgua Cave. Inside lives the Kurg King. Defeat him to get a black shard.

Zombie Dragon

Find him in a secret room in southwest corner of Maze of Lamth (Level 2). Defeat this poisonous dragon to get a black shard.

Dorphis Greyrune

When you're walking around Icemist, Greyrun will lure you back to Greyrune Manor with the promise of information. Survive the ambush to obtain a black shard. Note: Greyrune only appears after activating the quest Shards of Fate, and he won't appear after you access the Ark. Thus, sis shard and Ruby key can be missed if you wait too long to find him.

Ancient Yeti

This powerful ape-like create is found near the stone circle on the south-west corner of White Plains. Defeat the beast to obtain a black shard.

Krysoradir

Travel to Deepfrost Glacier, enter Desecrated Ruins and past a secret passage in the northwest corner, move to the southeast corner, defeat this named iced dragon to obtain a black shard.

Greater Demon

Go to Fögas Forest, access the Abbey of Saint Admus and go down to the Hellish Cave. Behind a secret door and a lot of flaming floors, you'll find the Greater Demon. Defeat this fiery fiend to obtain a black shard.

Any remaining Shards

The tougher Rumor Bosses have a chance to drop a black shard. Rumor Bosses appear randomly in the world once you reach the required level. What type of Rumor Boss appears and where it appears is random. On average it appears about 1 to 3 rumor bosses can spawn per hour of game-play. You can learn about any Rumor Boss in the world by buying drinks at an inn. Your gossip skill increases your chance of hearing a rumor. Note: rumor bosses can spawn without you knowing about them, making for an unexpected encounter.

  1. Lich
  2. Red Dragon
  3. White Dragon
  4. Green Dragon
  5. Great Manticore
  6. Minotaur Warlord
  7. Giant Chieftain
  8. Troll Marauder

Video

Quest Rewards

For each Black Shard placed into the mirror:

Reward

  • 2000xp

For getting all 12 and restoring the Eye of Tol

Reward

  • 5000xp

Related Quests

Notes

Once you get 12 black shards into the mirror, no more black shards will be dropped and any existing black shards will disappear - even those in your chests or your inventory. Certain quests related to recovering black shards can still be completed, just without getting a black shard as a reward. Talking to Tremadan's image after restoring the Eye of Tol bestows The Ark of Lothasan quest, granting access to the ashen wastelands.