2003/07 - Olthoi Resurgence

Olthoi Resurgence
During the A Swelling Tide event, Asheron's Island opened up after being invaded by swarms of Olthoi. Portals appeared on the island leading to four Matron Hives. Killing the Olthoi Brood Matron in one triggered the Matron to appear in the next more difficult hive.

To flag to enter a hive on the island you had to kill nearby Olthoi swarms, and to enter Asheron's sanctum you had to have previously entered an Olthoi Hive. After gaining access to his sanctum, Asheron have you a book and some dialogue about the return of an 800 year old Olthoi Queen.


 * 07/??/03 - Asheron's Island opens
 * 07/??/03 - 20-40 Matron is killed
 * 07/??/03 - 40-60 Matron is killed
 * 07/??/03 - 60-80 Matron is killed
 * 07/??/03 - 80+ Matron is killed

Matron Hives

 * Matron Hive South - 15.9N, 73.7E, Levels 20-40
 * Matron Hive North - 23.4N,69.4E, Levels 40-60
 * Matron Hive West - 19.3N, 72.6E, Levels 60-80
 * Matron Hive East - 18.4N, 69.3E, Levels 80+

Mainland portals to Asheron's Island

 * Asheron's Island South - levels 1+ (Nanto, 52.6S, 81.9E)
 * Asheron's Island North - levels 40+ (Khayyaban, 47.4S, 24.9E)
 * Asheron's Island East - levels 60+ (Uziz, 25.0S 28.1E)
 * Asheron's Island West - levels 80+ (Baishi, 49.7S, 62.2E)

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Lore & Dialog
The ground trembles, casting stones from cliff faces and snow showering from the highest peaks. The quake originates near the city of Eastham, but the shockwave can be felt as far away as Marae Lassel. A piercing wail echoes across the ocean waters near Eastham, and a groundswell of Olthoi can be seen pouring over the Island to the east of the city.

Asheron tells you, "Welcome. I had never thought that I would see Isparians here, aside from Elysa and Borelean. But I see that you have made your way across my island and through the Olthoi Hordes." Asheron tells you, "I have fashioned this book to explain everything that I know at this time about the resurgence of the Olthoi. I am indebted to you once more for your actions." Asheron gives you Olthoi Resurgent. Asheron tells you, "I am not quite sure what caused them to come here, but I am quite sure that it relates directly to the evidence turned up at Knorr." Asheron tells you, "Oh yes, I am well aware that you have been making your way through my familial estate; while I am not happy about your intrusion there, this world is as much yours as it is mine now." Asheron smirks. Asheron tells you, "I am however, all too well aware of Nuhmudira and her quest for more power. She plays with primal forces that are far beyond her frame to contain. In some respects, I pity her for her madness; in others, I revile her for the selfish manner in which she acts." Asheron pauses looking to his guardians. Asheron tells you, "I had assumed that the Queen at Knorr was not eternal. But this invasion has caused me to re-assess that assumption. It has been nearly 800 years since I have seen that Queen." Asheron tells you, "If she has come, then we shall need to band together as never before. I could not use the full power of my magical arsenal while those creatures were here. There was something potent that drained the higher magics from the area. Now I feel them back again. You have helped to restore me...now we need to assist ourselves." Asheron tells you, "This Queen...is the most terrible thing that this world or any other has ever seen. What is worse is that she remembers, and in that memory she undoubtedly is stalking me...but when she learns that her children have suffered so much at our hands, her attentions will be cast toward us all." Guardian tells you, "We are here at the behest of Lord Asheron. Our duty is to maintain peace. We ask that you observe our requests so as to not force our hands into action." Asheron tells you, "There is nothing more that I can tell you at this time. I must reflect upon what has transpired and devise a way to deal with this menace. It will require the efforts of us all if this is indeed the same Queen."