Gear Knight Construction

Quest Overview
Master Craftsman Takahume in Xarabydun has uncovered plans to the Gold Gear Primus. He believes he may be able to broker peace with the invading Gear Knights if he can build it and requests your assistance in securing the needed parts.

This is a server quest and as large numbers of parts are turned in the Gold Gear Primus slowly takes form next to Takahume. First the feet (1k), then the legs (10k), then the abdomen (20k), then the torso (30k), then the arms (40k), and finally Atamarr, the Gold Primus, is activated at 50k.

Once activated Atamarr will accept the items and gives a quest to retrieve a Storage Box located inside a bunker at 10.41S, 75.19W from the Direlands Invasion Area.

During the Lay of the Land event, the tasks and rewards of Atamarr were taken over by a new friendly Gear Knight, Kaytin

Walkthrough

 * 1) Speak to Master Craftsman Takahume in Xarabydun.
 * Route: Take portal at 21.8S 1.4W in Yaraq.
 * 1) Kill Gear Knights to collect parts you can turn in to Takahume/Kaytin.
 * 2) * High Level Area (items worth 5 points each)
 * 3) ** Aetherium Power Core
 * 4) ** Aetherium Ore
 * 5) ** Aetherium-infused Gear
 * 6) * Low Level Area (items worth 1 point each)
 * 7) ** Gold Aetherium Core Fragment (possibly worth more than 1 point)
 * 8) ** Large Gold Aetherium Core Fragment (possibly worth more than 1 point)
 * 9) ** Depleted Aetherium Ore
 * 10) ** Scratched Gear
 * 11) ** Gear Knight Core Fragment
 * 12) You are given xp rewards at 50, 100, 150, and 200 points turned in. You also get a title at 200.
 * 13) Past 200 you are no longer rewarded, however you can continue turning in items to advance the construction of the golem/supply Atamarr (though you might as well use another character).
 * 14) Kaytin also asks you to get a Storage Box in the Direlands Invasion area, it is found in one of the little caves in the center.
 * 15) * Respawn timer on the box is at least 15 minutes.

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Lore & Dialog
Master Craftsman Takahume tells you, "Greetings!" Master Craftsman Takahume tells you, "I am Master Craftsman Takahume, and I have been tasked with the reconstruction of a large and impressive Gear Knight we have unearthed, who we believe is the Gold Gear Primus mentioned in some Empyrean Texts from the time just before the coming of the Olthoi to Auberean." Master Craftsman Takahume tells you, "To this end, I am rewarding adventurers for the collection of Aetherium Power Cores, Aetherium Ore, and Gears from the invading Gear Knights found in either the Direlands, or along the coast of the eastern shore of the Inner Sea." Master Craftsman Takahume tells you, "Our hope is, that if this is truly the Gold Gear Primus listed in the histories, it can put an end to this invasion, and help us make peaceable negotiations with the Gear Knights." Master Craftsman Takahume tells you, "We are not their enemies, we just need to get them to realize that." Master Craftsman Takahume tells you, "If you wish to assist us, just bring me whatever Aetherium Cores, pieces of Aetherium Ore, or Gear Knight Gears you find, and we will reward you when you've contributed different set amounts of parts."

You give Master Craftsman Takahume Aetherium Power Core. Master Craftsman Takahume tells you, "Thank you for your help." Master Craftsman Takahume tells you, "The work progresses well. Please find me more Aetherium Ore, Power Cores and parts from the Gear Knights invading Dereth."

50 Point Reward
Master Craftsman Takahume tells you, "You've handed in at least fifty Aetherium Ore pieces, Aetherium Power Cores, or Gear Knight Gears. Here's your reward." You've earned 5,439,113 experience. (Lvl 93) You've earned 99,078,618 experience. (Lvl 275)

100 Point Reward
You give Master Craftsman Takahume Aetherium Power Core. Master Craftsman Takahume tells you, "Thank you for your help." Master Craftsman Takahume tells you, "You've handed in at least a hundred Aetherium Ore pieces, Aetherium Power Cores, or Gear Knight Gears. Here's your reward." You've earned 99,078,618 experience. (Lvl 275)

150 Point Reward
You give Master Craftsman Takahume Aetherium Ore. Master Craftsman Takahume tells you, "Thank you for your help." Master Craftsman Takahume tells you, "You've handed in at least a hundred and fifty Aetherium Ore pieces, Aetherium Power Cores, or Gear Knight Gears. Here's your reward." You've earned 99,078,618 experience. (Lvl 275)

200 Point Reward
You give Master Craftsman Takahume Aetherium Ore. Master Craftsman Takahume tells you, "Thank you for your help." Master Craftsman Takahume tells you, "You have been a great help to me in this project. Please, accept this reward and may all know you have been a great help to the Arcanum this day." You have been awarded the title, "Golden Gear Crafter". You've earned 297,235,854 experience. (Level 275)

Over 200 No Reward
Master Craftsman Takahume tells you, "Thank you for your help." Master Craftsman Takahume tells you, "While I have no more rewards for you, you may continue to help with the building of the Gear Knight if you wish."

Collection Updates
Master Craftsman Takahume tells you, "The work progresses well." Master Craftsman Takahume tells you, "I count over 500 cores, ore, and gears turned in so far.." Master Craftsman Takahume tells you, "Please find me more Aetherium Ore, Power Cores and parts from the Gear Knights invading Dereth."

Master Craftsman Takahume reconstructs the feet of the large Gear Knight. (1000)

Master Craftsman Takahume tells you, "The work progresses well." Master Craftsman Takahume tells you, "I count over 5,000 cores, ore and gears turned in so far." Master Craftsman Takahume tells you, "Please find me more Aetherium Ore, Power Cores and parts from the Gear Knights invading Dereth."

Master Craftsman Takahume reconstructs the legs of the large Gear Knight. (10,000)

Master Craftsman Takahume tells you, "The work progresses well." Master Craftsman Takahume tells you, "I count over 10,000 cores, ore and gears turned in so far." Master Craftsman Takahume tells you, "Please find me more Aetherium Ore, Power Cores and parts from the Gear Knights invading Dereth."

Master Craftsman Takahume reconstructs the abdomen of the large Gear Knight. (20,000)

Master Craftsman Takahume tells you, "The work progresses well." Master Craftsman Takahume tells you, "I count over 20,000 cores, ore and gears turned in so far." Master Craftsman Takahume tells you, "Please find me more Aetherium Ore, Power Cores and parts from the Gear Knights invading Dereth."

Master Craftsman Takahume reconstructs the torso of the large Gear Knight. (30,000)

Master Craftsman Takahume tells you, "The work progresses well." Master Craftsman Takahume tells you, "I count over 30,000 cores, ore and gears turned in so far." Master Craftsman Takahume tells you, "Please find me more Aetherium Ore, Power Cores and parts from the Gear Knights invading Dereth."

Activation of the Gold Primus
You give Master Craftsman Takahume Aetherium Power Core. Master Craftsman Takahume checks his notes quickly, a smile spreading across his face. Master Craftsman Takahume says, "This is it! This is the last piece I need to complete the Primus. I have one final thing to get from my rooms. I'll be right back." Master Craftsman Takahume sets the final components in place, looking up expectantly at the Gold Gear Primus. With a whirring click and a ticking sound, the Gold Gear Primus begins to move. You feel a scrutinizing presence focus upon you.

After Atamarr is Activated
Master Craftsman Takahume tells you, "Greetings!" Master Craftsman Takahume tells you, "I am Master Craftsman Takahume, and I had been tasked with the reconstruction of the large and impressive Gear Knight Primus standing beside me. Now that he is complete, and once again functional, we are collecting further pieces, to be sure that he keeps operating at peak efficiency." Master Craftsman Takahume tells you, "To this end, I am rewarding adventurers for the collection of Aetherium Power Cores, Aetherium Ore, and Gears from the invading Gear Knights found in either the Direlands, or along the coast of the eastern shore of the Inner Sea." Master Craftsman Takahume tells you, "If you wish to assist us, just bring me whatever Aetherium Cores, pieces of Aetherium Ore, or Gear Knight Gears you find, and we will reward you when you've contributed different set amounts of parts."

Atamarr tells you, "Greetings to you, small one. I am known as Atamarr, Primus of House Gold Gear, of those called the Gear Knights." Atamarr tells you, "I have long been sundered from my people, due to accidents in the past involving those you know as Empyreans and the creatures known as the Olthoi." Atamarr tells you, "My first directive is to re-establish my connections to my House, and to do this, I will need to rebuild my entourage, and to figure out who or what is driving this present invasion of my people into this world." Atamarr tells you, "To this end, I am rewarding adventurers for the collection of Aetherium Power Cores, Aetherium Ore, and Gears from the invading Gear Knights found in either the Direlands, or along the coast of the eastern shore of the Inner Sea. If they wish to present themselves as enemies to the peoples of this land, they can at least be put to more productive use in deactivation." Atamarr tells you, "If you wish to assist us, just bring me whatever Aetherium Cores, pieces of Aetherium Ore, or Gear Knight Gears you find, and we will reward you when you've contributed different set amounts of parts." Atamarr tells you, "Also, if you are willing, I have a secondary task for you. The Iron Blade invasion in the Direlands will have a storage box placed deep in their defenses. It is common for their House to hide updates, orders, etc. in these boxes, where they will go unnoticed by invading forces." Atamarr tells you, "Acquisition for me one of these boxes, and I will see what we can learn about their plans and reasonings in this invasion."

50 Point Reward
You give Atamarr Aetherium Power Core. Atamarr tells you, "Thank you for your assistance." Atamarr tells you, "The stockpiling progresses well. Please find me more Aetherium Ore, Power Cores and parts from the Gear Knights invading Dereth."

Atamarr tells you, "You've handed in at least fifty Aetherium Ore pieces, Aetherium Power Cores, or Gear Knight Gears. Here's your reward." You've earned 99,078,618 experience. (Level 275)

You give Atamarr Aetherium Power Core. Atamarr tells you, "Thank you for your assistance." Atamarr tells you, "Good work. I still need more Aetherium and Gear Knight parts, if I am ever to rebuild my entourage. I'll reward you again when you've turned in 100 points of resources."

100 Point Reward
You give Atamarr Aetherium Power Core. Atamarr tells you, "Thank you for your assistance." Atamarr tells you, "You've handed in at least a hundred Aetherium Ore pieces, Aetherium Power Cores, or Gear Knight Gears. Here's your reward." You've earned 99,078,618 experience. (Level 275)

You give Atamarr Aetherium Power Core. Atamarr tells you, "Thank you for your assistance." Atamarr tells you, "Good work. I still need more Aetherium and Gear Knight parts, if I am ever to rebuild my entourage. I'll reward you again when you've turned in 150 points of resources."

150 Point Reward
You give Atamarr Aetherium Power Core. Atamarr tells you, "Thank you for your assistance." Atamarr tells you, "You've handed in at least a hundred and fifty Aetherium Ore pieces, Aetherium Power Cores, or Gear Knight Gears. Here's your reward." You've earned 99,078,618 experience. (Level 275)

You give Atamarr Aetherium Power Core. Atamarr tells you, "Thank you for your assistance." Atamarr tells you, "Good work. I still need more Aetherium and Gear Knight parts, if I am ever to rebuild my entourage. I'll reward you again when you've turned in 200 points of resources."

200 Point Reward
You give Atamarr Aetherium Power Core. Atamarr tells you, "Thank you for your assistance." Atamarr tells you, "You have been of great assistance to me in this endeavor. May you always be known as an ally of my House, for the assistance you have imparted to me this day." You have been awarded the title, "Ally of the Gold Primus". You've earned 297,235,855 experience. (Level 275)

Retrieving the Storage Box
You allow Atamarr to examine your Storage Box. Atamarr tells you, "Ahh, that's what I hoped for." You hand over 1 of your Storage Boxs. Atamarr sifts through the box quickly, pulling out several innocuous looking parts, and assembles them together into something reminiscent of a key. He then plugs the key into his torso. Atamarr tells you, "It will take some time to decode this information, but I thank you for retrieving it for me. Allow me to reward you.  I am told it is customary here, and the good Master Crafter has provided me with the means to do so." Atamarr gives you Mana Forge Key. You've earned 20,000,000 experience.