An Unusual Inheritance

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Rytlock Brimstone is a highly influential and one of the fiercest fighters among the charr. If he's summoned you, there must be a compelling reason.

— In-game description

An Unusual Inheritance is part of the personal story for charr characters who chose their sire to be a Loyal Soldier.

Objectives[edit]

Report to the Tribune Brimstone's office at the top of the Imperator's Core.

Meet Rytlock in his office.
Read the letter from your sire.
Speak with Rytlock about the letter.

Search Windrock Maze for clues.

Meet your warband outside the Maze.
Code fragments found: x/3
Get the key from the hidden chest.
Defeat Bonecracker.

Rewards[edit]

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All professions

Leather Bag (12 Slots, Soulbound on acquistion)
Bag of Loot (2)

Profession-specific

One of the following: Ruby Heart, Amethyst Heart, Sapphire Heart
One of the following: Ruby Heart, Emerald Heart, Amethyst Heart
One of the following: Ruby Heart, Emerald Heart, Amethyst Heart
One of the following: Topaz Heart, Emerald Heart, Sapphire Heart
One of the following: Topaz Heart, Carnelian Heart, Ruby Heart
One of the following: Carnelian Heart, Topaz Heart, Ruby Heart
One of the following: Ruby Heart, Topaz Heart, Sapphire Heart
One of the following: Carnelian Heart, Topaz Heart, Ruby Heart
One of the following: Emerald Heart, Topaz Heart, Ruby Heart

Walkthrough[edit]

Go to the Imperator's Core in the Black Citadel and talk with Rytlock, who has news for you. It is in the form of a letter that appears in your mailbox. Talk to Rytlock after reading the letter and he will send you to Windrock Maze. At Windrock Maze, talk to your warband survivor and they will accompany you. Your two new warband members will separate and search different areas. Depending on your profession, the skelk can be quite difficult. Attempt to focus on one at a time and note they frequently stealth then circle around behind you.

Follow the map markers to the clues. As you find clues the other warband members will rejoin you one at a time. After all three clues are found, follow the marker to the chest. The chest is at the bottom of a small pool and guarded by Bonecracker. It is possible to use a ranged weapon to defeat the Barracuda near the top of the pool from the shore, where they are unable to reach you. Defeat Bonecracker and recover the key part from the chest.

NPCs[edit]

Allies[edit]

Charr

Laria Sharpeye
Rytlock Brimstone
Tribune Bhuer Goreblade (if Iron Legion)
Tribune Torga Desertgrave (if Ash Legion)
Sparring Partner:
- Clawspur
- Dinky
- Euryale
- Maverick
- Reeva

Foes[edit]

Crustaceans

Bonecracker

Elementals

Fish

Barracuda

Skelk

Dialogue[edit]

Blood Tribune Quarters[edit]

Approaching Rytlock:

Rytlock Brimstone: Ah, Legionnaire. Glad you could make it. I've got some news I wanted to deliver to you personally.

Speaking with your allies before opening the letter:

Rytlock Brimstone: We can't get started until you read your father's letter. Do that, and then we'll talk.

Yes, sir.

Laria Sharpeye: Tribune Brimstone is waiting, Legionnaire. You'd better see what he wants. We can chat later.

Understood.

Tribune Bhuer Goreblade: At ease, Legionnaire <Character name>. Tribune Brimstone is waiting, and tribunes don't like waiting. Read your sire's letter and report for your new duty.

Understood, Tribune.

Tribune Torga Desertgrave: We've been talking this over, Legionnaire. Now it's your turn. Read your sire's letter and report to Brimstone for a briefing. Quick and quiet, now.

Will do, Tribune.

Speaking to your warband members:

Clawspur: Brimstone's waiting, boss. I'll be standing by when you're done.

Thanks. At ease until I return.

Dinky: Quick, talk to Brimstone so we can get out of here. Offices make me nervous. Offices, officers...pretty much anything that starts with "offi."

Sit tight, Dinky. I'll deal with this.

Euryale: The tribune's got a letter for you. Better read it—whatever affects you, affects all of us.

I'm on it.

Maverick: I smell an opportunity cooking. Better talk to the tribune, find out what it is.

Will do. Wait here, Mav.

Reeva: Tribune's waiting, boss. Find out what he wants so we can get back to the fighting. My muscles are cramping up from all this standing around!

Easy, Reeva. I'm dealing with it.

Letter in your mailbox:

Argus Foolkiller

My Last Will and Testament

Cub,
I am sending this missive as I've been wounded in action and am slowly succumbing to my injuries. I have to tell you: years ago, my warband and I found a strange treasure in the ruins of the Grendich Courthouse. We couldn't divide it up, so we struck a deal: the last survivor would inherit the whole thing. As it happens, I am the last survivor. However, as my life is coming to an end, I am leaving it to you. We broke the key to the treasure room in half and hid the pieces in separate locations. Look for a chest submerged within Windrock Maze: its combination is hidden on the walls of the maze. The second half of the key is in Lamia Mire—follow the old-fashioned trail markers we left on the trees. If you find the treasure, it's yours. Think of it as my legacy. Live well. Be strong. Be victorious.

—Your father, Argus Foolkiller

After reading the letter (cinematic):

<Character name>: My sire's letter says his warband found treasure near the old Grendich courthouse.

<Character name>: They hid it until only one warbandmate was left to claim it. Unfortunately, my sire's entire warband went down together, so it falls to me.

Rytlock Brimstone: Very interesting. I've always suspected that courthouse held valuable relics. I used to explore around there when I was a cub.

Rytlock Brimstone: You've got me curious. If that treasure is a powerful or valuable human relic, the Imperator will need to be informed.

Rytlock Brimstone: I'm relieving you of regular duty until you track this down. Report back to me as soon as you know anything.

Speaking with your allies:

Rytlock Brimstone: I'm anxious to learn more about this human treasure. If it's related to the ghosts, I'll need to report its existence to the Imperator. Good luck, Legionnaire. Keep me informed.

Did you know my father?

Mostly by reputation. The Killer warband was best known for brilliant autonomous operations in the field. They got results, and the brass likes results.

Thank you, Tribune. I'll do my best to keep that tradition alive.

I'll look into it immediately.

Laria Sharpeye: I had no clue you were Argus Foolkiller's cub! I didn't even know my own sire. You know how soldiers get after they ditch their cubs at the fahrar.

What do you mean?

Some follow their cubs' progress though the High Legions, but others—like mine—move on as if they have no cubs.

You sound familiar with my sire. Was he famous? (same as "I didn't realize my father was famous.")

That's true, but it's always been true. Don't need to be sad about it.

Your warband is like your family, so having a sire and dam who stay in touch is like having two more members of your warband.

I follow. But how do you know my sire? Was he that famous? (same as "I didn't realize my father was famous.")

Hmm. I'm not sure I agree, but I understand. See you later.

Some soldiers weren't cut out to be parents. Excuse me, I've got work to do.

I didn't realize my father was famous.

Of course! He and the Killer warband were experts with ancient Legion trail markers. They could execute an ambush without saying a word.

Famous for stealth—quite an achievement. I wonder what he thinks of me? (same as "What do you mean?")

He showed me some of those markers before I went to the fahrar.

I'd love to learn more. They're not used much anymore, but still fascinating. It might be easier than talking to Tribune Brimstone in person. He's got a sharp tongue and an even sharper wit.

Back to your point—how is Argus different from other sires? (same as "What do you mean?")

I hear that. Just don't let him rattle you, and you'll be fine. See you later.

I've got to go. I've got a mission.

It's not easy being a soldier. It can't be easy to raise one. See you around.

Tribune Bhuer Goreblade: Normally I wouldn't give up such a promising warband, but Brimstone swore this was important—and I want him owing me a favor. Carry on, soldier. Iron will be waiting for you.

Yes, Tribune.

Tribune Torga Desertgrave: Hate to turn one of my best warbands over to Blood, but Brimstone insisted. And I agree—this is worth pursuing. Follow up on your father's letter and hurry back. Ash needs you focused and ready.

Of course, Tribune. I'll take care of this straightway.

Clawspur: Your sire was one of the greats. One time, he bet me I couldn't slash the wings off a hovering sparkfly without hitting its body. The smile on his face when he lost...priceless.

He always liked you. You didn't waste his time with chatter. Let's go see what he left me.

Dinky: I always liked your dad. One time when he dropped by the farhar, he warned them that I wouldn't be a runt forever. In the end, he was right, and they were punched.

He liked you, too. Come on. Let's see what he left for me.

Euryale: Your sire was something else. When I was a cub and people told me to lighten up, he said "Stay mean, Euryale. Smiles don't keep your warbandmates alive." I never forgot that.

And you've lived up to it ever since. Come on, we've got a tresure to find.

Maverick: Your dad's still looking out for us, huh? Just like the good old days. A treasure chest...outstanding! If I ever have cubs, all they'll need to inherit are my good looks, charm, and charisma.

They may need more than that. Come on, let's go secure my inheritance.

Reeva: A treasure hunt? Now we're talking! Your dad always was great to spar with. He used to call me "Reeva Runs-Her-Mouth" and laugh when I called him "Ar-goose."

He loved that. Nobody else would dare. Come on, let's see what's in that chest.

Windrock Maze[edit]

Speaking to your other allies before talking with your warband survivor:

Yahuk Fellstrike: I've been here only once, with my primus in the farhar. It was a combined field trip/search-and-destroy exercise. I recognize the entrance, but we didn't go in far.

Good to know. Stand by in case I need you.

Samona Ironclaw: A maze, huh? Should be interesting. I love brain-teasers! You go ahead, boss. I've got your back.

Good to know. Stand by in case I need you.

Wroda the Quick: I don't like mazes. Too many blind corners.

Whatever ambushes us will wish it hadn't. [sic]Good. Stand by in case I need you.

Elexus Shredskin: I don't like this place. It reeks of skelk scat. But don't worry—I've got your back.