Ciandra, Arcanum Alchemist

Lore & Dialog
Ciandra, Arcanum Alchemist tells you, "Welcome to the Arcanum Alchemists Guild! My name is Ciandra, I'm the guild's leading Alchemist." Ciandra, Arcanum Alchemist tells you, "My research focuses mainly on the Harbinger and the various alchemical oddities that stem from its existence. If you are interested in fighting the Harbinger I have written a guide on the various ways to weaken him. Janier downstairs sells it as well as the Arcanum Vendor, Beldin, in Old Yanshi." Ciandra, Arcanum Alchemist tells you, "If you want more information on the Harbinger please donate any pyreal you can spare to the Alchemist Guild Retirement Fund."

You give Ciandra, Arcanum Alchemist Pyreal. Ciandra, Arcanum Alchemist tells you, "Our best efforts to prevent the Harbinger from pulling the Essences, incarnations of the four elemental magics, to him in Old Yanshi failed. He now draws massive amounts of pure magical energy from them and has gained considerable power.  Fortunately we have learned something from our failure." Ciandra, Arcanum Alchemist tells you, "I have created a formula that may be used to weaken the Harbinger." Ciandra combines a small amount of each essence into a decanter of glowing blue liquid. She says a small incantation and holds the decanter up to the light, watching as the liquid inside changes color to a dark violet hue. Ciandra, Arcanum Alchemist gives you Decanter of Nullified Essence. Ciandra, Arcanum Alchemist tells you, "Using this Nullified Essence on the Stone in the center of Old Yanshi will raise a magical barrier that prevents the Harbinger from drawing on the power of the Essences. Once you have applied the formula to the stone you won't have access to the Essences until you have defeated the Harbinger in its weakened state." Ciandra, Arcanum Alchemist tells you, "Be careful not to apply more than thirty applications at once or the potion will have a lessening return. As always return with anything you think I might find useful in my research." Ciandra, Arcanum Alchemist tells you, "If you need more of the Nullified Essence see Beldin in Old Yanshi. I stocked him with a supply that should last awhile." Ciandra, Arcanum Alchemist tells you, "If you are still interested in fighting the Essences don't use the Nullified Essence. Talk to my new apprentice, Talar.  He's quite a good alchemist and with all of my recent Harbinger research he's been an immense help in continuing the Essence research."

You give Ciandra, Arcanum Alchemist Reflective Shard. Ciandra takes the shard and examines its reflective surface with a satisfied look. Ciandra, Arcanum Alchemist tells you, "I take it the Nullification Barrier held. I knew it would! The Harbinger should be severely weakened as long as the field holds. I would suggest attacking him soon if you haven't already." Ciandra, Arcanum Alchemist tells you, "Here's a small token of my gratitude. You've really come through for the Arcanum." You've earned 7,500,000 experience.

Harbinger reward exchange You give Ciandra, Arcanum Alchemist Harbinger Arm Guard. Ciandra, Arcanum Alchemist tells you, "No problem, let's see, I hope you can use this. If not, then return it to me for a less tangible reward." Ciandra, Arcanum Alchemist gives you Finger of the Harbinger.

You give Ciandra, Arcanum Alchemist Finger of the Harbinger.. Ciandra, Arcanum Alchemist tells you, "No problem, let's see, I think you've earned this." You've earned 256,322,255 experience.

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The Price of Loyalty Ciandra, Arcanum Alchemist tells you, "Our best efforts to prevent the Harbinger from pulling the Essences to him in Old Yanshi have failed. He is drawing massive amounts of pure magical power from them and has gained considerable power. Fortunately the we have learned something from our failure. The Nullified Essence I created the first time caused the Harbinger pain, so I knew I was on the right path. I have made some modifications to the formula that I believe can be used to weaken the power the Harbinger has attained from the four Essences." Ciandra combines a small amount of each essence into a decanter of glowing blue liquid. She says a small incantation and holds the decanter up to the light, watching as the liquid inside changes color to a dark violet hue. Ciandra, Arcanum Alchemist gives you Decanter of Nullified Essence. Ciandra, Arcanum Alchemist tells you, "Take this Nullified Essence and talk to either Vincadi or Issk in Old Yanshi to decide if you wish to use it to weaken the Harbinger before attempting to do battle with him. If you do decide to weaken the Harbinger then be careful not to apply more than thirty applications at once or the potion will have a lessening return. As always return with anything you think I might find useful in my research." Ciandra, Arcanum Alchemist tells you, "If you are still interested in fighting the Essences you should talk to my new apprentice, Talar. He's quite a good alchemist and with all of my recent Harbinger research he's been an immense help in continuing the Essence research."

Shining Runes and Shadowed Hands You give Ciandra, Arcanum Alchemist Decanter of Essence of Artifice. Ciandra, Arcanum Alchemist tells you, "Ah, Essence of Artifice! I can't wait to start testing this. These Essences react differently to various alchemical tests than the pure essence we collect from the Fathomless Chasm." You give Ciandra, Arcanum Alchemist Decanter of Essence of Strife. Ciandra, Arcanum Alchemist tells you, "Ah, Essence of Strife! War in a bottle eh? I don't know where to begin testing this. I'll have to confer with some of the Arcanum's War Magic specialists." You give Ciandra, Arcanum Alchemist Decanter of Essence of Enchantment. Ciandra, Arcanum Alchemist tells you, "Ah, Essence of Enchantment! You didn't get any on you I hope. I theorize that this essence could have dangerous effects if it comes in contact with a creature. I'll have to be very careful while I'm testing this." You give Ciandra, Arcanum Alchemist Decanter of Essence of Verdancy. Ciandra, Arcanum Alchemist tells you, "Ah, Essence of Verdancy! It's a good thing this decanter is enchanted or the essence would have eaten right through it and through the floor stones and through the ground beneath. In fact I don't think it would stop until it reached it's source." Ciandra, Arcanum Alchemist tells you, "Let's see, where did I put those enchanted gloves." Ciandra, Arcanum Alchemist tells you, "Good, more samples, let me give you your reward and then I have some new matters to discuss with you." Ciandra combines a small amount of each essence into a small vial of viscous red oil. She holds the bottle up to the light and watches as the oil clears. Prismatic colors can be seen spinning in vial. Ciandra, Arcanum Alchemist tells you, "Here you go. This oil works on the same principle of elemental energies that the Prismatic Plume uses. Apply this oil to a piece of Greater Amuli Shadow Armor and you should be able to instill it with an impressive amount of elemental protection. If you would prefer a different reward then give me back the Prismatic Oil and I'll see what I can do." Ciandra, Arcanum Alchemist gives you Prismatic Oil. Ciandra, Arcanum Alchemist tells you, "Ok, here's what we already know. These new Essences are extremely powerful and extremely unstable. I have surmised that the Cisterns have filled with elemental essence again, but without the Menhir Rings focusing and stabilizing these energies they have... overflowed, more like a discharge really, resulting in these new Essences. With the Cisterns spilling elemental energy the Essences will keep returning and gathering energy. Fascinating, but not good." Ciandra, Arcanum Alchemist tells you, "I've just completed some new tests and I now believe the Essences are being drawn to the Harbinger, either through some mutual bond they share or by the Harbinger's will or magic. I don't need to tell you that it would be extraordinarily bad if the Essences were to reach the Harbinger." Ciandra, Arcanum Alchemist tells you, "Luckily with these essence samples you brought me I can complete the potion I've been working on to prevent the Essences from getting any closer to Yanshi." Ciandra combines a small amount of each essence into a decanter of glowing blue liquid. She says a small incantation and holds the decanter up to the light, watching as the liquid inside changes color to a dark violet hue. Ciandra, Arcanum Alchemist tells you, "This Nullified Essence should place a barrier over the spot it is poured. Take this to the big Stone in Old Yanshi and pour it over the top of it. If it works the Essences should return to their Menhir or at least to their vicinity. Others are helping me with this task as well. Work together and be careful not to use more than thirty of these potions within a few minutes time. After thirty applications the potion has a lessening return. As always return with anything you think I might find useful in my research." Ciandra, Arcanum Alchemist gives you Decanter of Nullified Essence. Ciandra, Arcanum Alchemist tells you, "I've also recently received word from an Arcanum Researcher on Aerlinthe Island. He found an buried structure there which may have something you can use to instill the other Greater Shadow Armor sets with the Prismatic Oil. Here take his report." Ciandra, Arcanum Alchemist gives you An Ancient Masonry on Aerlinthe.

You give Ciandra, Arcanum Alchemist Reflective Shard. Ciandra takes the shard. Peering closely at it's reflective surface, she looks deep in thought. Ciandra, Arcanum Alchemist tells you, "It troubles me that the Harbinger made such easy work of the Nullification Barrier. This just proves what I feared though. The Harbinger is drawing the Essences to itself." Ciandra, Arcanum Alchemist tells you, "It was a lucky thing you were able to bring this shard back to me though. With this I may be able to devise some other means of preventing the Harbinger from amassing more power. Here's a small token of my gratitude. You've really come through for the Arcanum." You've earned 7,500,000 experience.

A Change in Tactics Ciandra, Arcanum Alchemist tells you, "The four Essences have returned to world. They have been seen near the broken menhir rings that once focused and held them. From what I've been able to surmise from our Arcanum Agents, the Essences are much more aggressive than they once were. Perhaps Gaerlan's tinkering with the elemental forces has changed them." Ciandra, Arcanum Alchemist tells you, "Yes, you look skilled enough." Ciandra, Arcanum Alchemist gives you Instructions for Essence Recovery. Ciandra, Arcanum Alchemist tells you, "All of the Arcanum's attempts at collecting samples from the four Essences have failed. Fifteen of our best agents were defeated in a recent attempt on the Essence of Verdancy. Find yourself a group of adventurers at least as powerful as you before you go anywhere near these new Essences." Ciandra, Arcanum Alchemist tells you, "First, you need to retrieve four Enchanted Decanters from the Arcanum Research Facility outside of Al-Jalima. You will use these decanters to collect each Essence's essence. The details are in these instructions." Ciandra, Arcanum Alchemist tells you, "Good luck and don't underestimate the power of the Essences. They are raw magic after all."