Saving Skyscales

Saving Skyscales is a War Eternal achievement and the second step of the Skyscale collection.

Achievement

Saving Skyscales	War Eternal	5
Hatch a skyscale egg.This content requires all the episodes of Living World Season 4. Collection	Completed 14 Steps	5

Collection items

	Collectible	Type	Subtype	Notes
1	A Magic Quest	Item	Trophy	Hint: Find Gorrik in Sun's Refuge.
2	Skyscale of Water	Item	Service	Hint: Complete Skyscale of Water.
3	Skyscale of Fire	Item	Service	Hint: Complete Skyscale of Fire.
4	Skyscale of Ice	Item	Service	Hint: Complete Skyscale of Ice.
5	Skyscale of Earth	Item	Service	Hint: Complete Skyscale of Earth.
6	Skyscale of Air	Item	Service	Hint: Complete Skyscale of Air.
7	Skyscale of Life	Item	Service	Hint: Complete Skyscale of Life.
8	Skyscale of Blood	Item	Service	Hint: Complete Skyscale of Blood.
9	Skyscale of Growth	Item	Service	Hint: Complete Skyscale of Growth.
10	Skyscale of Death	Item	Service	Hint: Complete Skyscale of Death.
11	Skyscale of Spirit	Item	Service	Hint: Complete Skyscale of Spirit.
12	Skyscale of Fear	Item	Service	Hint: Complete Skyscale of Fear.
13	Skyscale of Courage	Item	Service	Hint: Complete Skyscale of Courage.
14	A Quest Completed	Item	Trophy	Hint: Find Gorrik in Sun's Refuge.

Walkthrough

See also: Skyscale/Walkthrough#Saving Skyscales

Gorrik's location in Sun's Refuge.

The following route contains minimal backtracking.

These can be collected and completed at any time.

1. Dragonfall
   • Collect The Nature of Blood and  Almorra's Directive
   • Collect Courage in the Face of Oblivion
2. Divinity's Reach — Collect The Nature of Life and  Dwayna's Directive
3. The Grove — Collect The Nature of Growth
4. Brisban Wildlands — Collect The Nature of Spirit
5. Lornar's Pass — Collect The Nature of Fear
6. Frostgorge Sound
   • Collect The Nature of Ice
   • Collect Ice of the Air (from Claw of Jormag world boss event; alternatively, from Ice Storms located in Bitterfrost Frontier)
7. Domain of Vabbi
   • Collect The Nature of Water, The Nature of Fire, The Nature of Earth, and The Nature of Air from the Elder Djinn in Hanging Gardens, south-east of  Market Ruins Waypoint — .
   • Collect The Nature of Death from Sister Lissa, south-west of  Necropolis Waypoint — .
   • Collect Fires of a God, Sands of Vabbi, Winds of the Waste, Growth of Artichokes, Glossophobia, Astraphobia (stand in the Brandstorm) and Courage in the Face of Shattered Faith

The following can be collected at any time after completing the above

• Domain of Istan — Collect Death of the Oppressed
• Domain of Kourna — Collect Waters of Ntouka
• Jahai Bluffs — Collect Winds of the Storm, Spirit of the Lich King and Spirit of the Centaurs
• The Desolation — Collect Growth of Carrots and Death of the Conquered
• Elon Riverlands — Collect Sands of the Riverlands, Growth of Cauliflower, Death of the Exile, Spirit of the Hero, and Courage in the Face of One's Self
• Crystal Oasis — Collect Sands of Sifuri
• Desert Highlands — Collect Waters of Derelict Delve, Fires of the Depths, Ice of the Land, Growth of Strawberries, Death of the Kings and Spirit of the Prophet
• Bloodtide Coast — Collect Waters of Castavall
• Straits of Devastation — Collect Courage in the Face of Death
• Mount Maelstrom — Collect Fires of the Mountain and Winds of the Garden
• Thunderhead Peaks — Collect Ice of the Sea
• Fields of Ruin — Collect Alektorophobia
• Blazeridge Steppes — Collect Acrophobia
• Black Citadel — Collect Fires of the Legion
• Dry Top — Collect Sands of Prosperity
• Silverwastes — Collect Courage in the Face of Lost Will

Dialogue

Upon unlocking this achievement (unlocks 2 hours after completing Skyscale Eggs Collection Achievement)

Gorrik The perfect spot! I've found an excellent site for our skyscale hatchery in Jahai Bluffs. The heavy lifting has all been managed—the equipment is deployed, and the eggs are safe—but there's still more to do. Come to Sun's Refuge, and I'll give you a more thorough briefing. This content requires all the episodes of Living World Season 4.

Approaching Gorrik in Sun's refuge

Gorrik: And you're certain of this?

Taimi: Heck no! But i'm pretty sure it's the right track. Good luck!

Talking to Gorrik

Gorrik: Ah, perfect. Taimi and I have put our heads together to determine how to hatch these eggs.

That means what, exactly?

There's nothing exact about it. Skyscales are unprecedented, their incubation process unknowable. We believe it would be prudent to expose the eggs to a variety of latent magic energies.

Go on.

But we won't know for sure without a test. To do that, you'll need to select an egg and expose it to several types of magic throughout the world.

Go on.

Once we confirm the theory, we can automate the process for the other eggs. I'll be working on the means to do so. Go on—pick an egg and get moving!

I'll get started. (Unlocks Saving Skyscales, Skyscale of Air, Skyscale of Blood, Skyscale of Courage, Skyscale of Death, Skyscale of Earth, Skyscale of Fear, Skyscale of Fire, Skyscale of Growth, Skyscale of Ice, Skyscale of Life, Skyscale of Spirit, Skyscale of Water)

I must be going

I must be going.

Maybe later, Gorrik.

Talking to Grandmaster Elder Djinn Emine

You did well to overcome the challenges set forth by my disciples. You have taught my fellow djinn an invaluable lesson, and for that I must thank you.

I need a source of water magic to absorb into this egg.

The power of water swells, filling any space. Seek out the deepest pools and linger there. (Gives The Nature of Water)

Thanks! (Opens Skyscale of Water achievement)

I need a source of fire magic to absorb into this egg.

Fire's power is manifested in degrees. FInd the hottest of flames and let them consume you. (Gives The Nature of Fire)

Thanks! (Opens Skyscale of Fire achievement)

I need a source of earth magic to absorb into this egg.

Earth is constant and always present, but immersing yourself in its power can be difficult. Seek out places where the earth flows and bathe yourself there. (Gives The Nature of Earth)

Thanks! (Opens Skyscale of Earth achievement)

I need a source of air magic to absorb into this egg.

Air displays its power in gusts and turbulence. Where the strongest wings blow, you will find the strongest magic. (Gives The Nature of Air)

Thanks! (Opens Skyscale of Air achievement)

Talking to Sister Lissa in the Domain of Vabbi

Hello! I'm kinda busy cheering on my great-great-great-great-grandfather.

I need a source of death magic to absorb into this egg.

Great-Great-Great-Grandfather says that death magic pools in places were[sic] people were entombed. I would visit graveyards and such. (Gives The Nature of Death)

Thanks! (Opens Skyscale of Death achievement)

I won't disturb you.

Talking to General Almorra Soulkeeper in Dragonfall

Commander?

I need a source of blood magic to absorb into this egg.

You picked a funny time, Commander. I don't know much about magic, but blood? Sure. I imagine if you spill enough of it, your egg should get the magic it needs. (Gives The Nature of Blood and applies Almorra's Directive)

Thanks! (Opens Skyscale of Blood achievement)

See you later.

Talking to the Teacher in The Omphalos Chamber

Greetings! Would you care to join us?

I need a source of growth magic to absorb into this egg.

Growth takes patience. It is slow and deliberate. Bury yourself in fertile soils and linger there. In time, the magic will come. (Gives The Nature of Growth)

Thanks! (Opens Skyscale of Growth achievement)

Maybe later.

Talking to the Priestess of Dwayna

Dwayna is the goddess of air, of light, of life itself. Her blessings ease the burdens of your body so you may move swiftly in her light.

I need a source of life magic to absorb into this egg.

Life is felt most strongly when death is cheated. I suggest you go and revive fallen allies. (Gives The Nature of Life and applies Dwayna's Directive)

Thanks! (Opens Skyscale of Life achievement)

Good-bye.

Talking to Amaranda the Lonesome

Commander, it's good to see you. What brings you out here?

I need a source of spirit magic to absorb into this egg.

Spirit magic hangs in places of historical significance. Go where great events or people once trod. (Gives The Nature of Spirit)

Thanks! (Opens Skyscale of Spirit achievement)

No idea.

Talking to Orson

I need a source of fear magic to absorb into this egg.

Why are you asking me? Wait, don't answer that. Fear, huh? Well, fear is meant to be conquered. Face your fears and you take its power. Or magic. (Gives The Nature of Fear)

Thanks! (Opens Skyscale of Fear achievement)

I don't have time for this.

Talking to Frigid Paw

These doors lead to the Voice's chambers. Only those in balance, those who hear Koda's call, may enter.

I need a source of ice magic to absorb into this egg.

A snowflake is weak. An iceberg, strong. Do you understand what this means? (Gives The Nature of Ice)

I need to find...big ice?

Find and enclose yourself in it.

Thanks! (Opens Skyscale of Ice achievement)

Never mind.

I'll just be going.

After collecting everything

Gorrik:You're back! and the egg appears no worse for wear. I'll return it to the incubator right away.

What happens now?

We wait. If we're correct, the egg should be hatching very soon—unless we're not, in which case it won't. Either way, I'll be in touch.

Love the optimism. Keep me apprised, Gorrik.

Maybe later, Gorrik.

Notes

• You will not be able to enter Sun's Refuge unless you complete the story step "Legacy" from Episode 4 of Living World Season 4.
• Some areas of this collection require the Rune-Locked Doors achievement.

Bug:

Some players might receive a duplicate of the first collection mail instead of this collection's mail.

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