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Beware of the Beast! is a quest.
Obtaining[]
- Talk to Otomai's Apprentice at [2,-21] in Astrub City.
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I need someone brave for a most important matter. The situation is worrying.
A ferocious creature is running riot in and around Astrub! The citizens are starting to get scared. Fortunately, I may have found a way to put the beast out of action... Will you help me?
The monster isn't attacking the people, but it has done a lot of damage. It has even entered certain buildings and wrecked everything inside. It seems as though it's looking for something...and I think I know what.
I'm going to tell you a secret: I'm convinced that this is the monster that escaped from my master's laboratory. Everything suggests that it's scouring the city for Plasmogrine, that substance with incredible properties so sought after by scholars. We have to capture the Beast and get it back to Otamai Island!
I've put together a plan. We're going to lure the monster into a trap using Plasmogrine! Whilst I prepare the bait, could you go and see a few people in Astrub? They might have new information about the creature. I've made a note of their names in your notebook.
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Step 1: Find Out More About the Beast[]
- Otomai's apprentice wants to capture the Beast, who is causing chaos in Astrub. First of all, he asked you to find out the latest news about it from certain townspeople.
- The first 3 objectives can be completed in any order.
- Talk to Igor Ant [5,-19]
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If you're looking for a place to sleep, we have some spots left in our cells... There's no housing crisis in Astrub Prison! Ha ha ha!
Argh, don't get me started! That creature is a real pain! It's devastated the harvests. It's ruined several warehouses, cellars, lofts and other storage places. Doors and fences can't stop it; it destroys everything in its path!
It's been seen all over the place: inside Astrub's city walls, near the ramparts, in the fields, at the entrance to the mines... We have no way of knowing where it will strike next – nor exactly what it's after! I don't have enough mercenaries to keep an eye on everything. I don't suppose you'd like to enlist, would you? It'll earn you a weekly ration of stale bread, guaranteed!
Too bad! At least I tried... In any case, if you run into the Beast, watch out, because it might just decide to rip both your arms off! |
- Talk to Acidrik Gutsplitter [6,-18]
- Talk to Dan Gevo [1,-17]
- Talk to Otomai's Apprentice again [2,-21]
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So, have you been able to talk to all the people I mentioned? Have you learnt anything which might be useful?
Very well. According to what you've told me, the place which is coming up most often is the mining area. We ought to prepare our ambush there.
I've asked a master hunter for help, and he has agreed to produce something to camouflage the trap so that we can catch the monster. While I take care of the final details, could you fetch the necessary items from Unterix Unter? Then meet me inside the mines to the east of Astrub.
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Step 2: Trap the Beast[]
- The apprentice has asked you to help prepare the trap. When everything is in place, all you'll have to do is wait for the monster to take the bait!
- Talk to Unterix Unter [1,-23]
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What do you want?
Apparently Otomai's apprentice has found reinforcements... Look, this is what he asked of me. They should be able to catch the Beast!
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- Take 1 Master hunter's trap to Otomai's Apprentice [10,-19]
- Inside the Dyna Mine.
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Do you have the camouflage that Unterix Unter made?
Thank you. We're going to be able to carry out the ambush! The local miners have helped me to dig a trench, and their picks and shovels really helped! I'm going to go and install the trap in the tunnel behind me. Take the Plasmogrine bait and put it somewhere nearby; that should attract the creature. Use the bait to make a trail to lead the Beast here from Astrub. Come and find me when you've finished!
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- Note: The first 5 bait-placing objectives can be completed in any order.
- Place the first piece of bait [8,-19]
- (click on the green plants)
- Place the second piece of bait [9,-19]
- (click on the wooden stake)
- Place the third piece of bait [9,-20]
- click on the white plants)
- Place the fourth piece of bait [10,-20]
(click on the medium-sized green plant)
- Place the fifth piece of bait [10,-19]
- (click on the rock on the wall near the ladder)
- Place the sixth piece of bait inside the mine [10,-19]
- (click on the green mound near the TNT barrel)
- Talk to Otomai's Apprentice again [10,-19]
- He's now inside the mine. Step on the tile next to where you placed the last bait to open the gated door. He'll be in the first room through the door.
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Good, everything's set. When the monster approaches the Plasmogrine, I'll pull the rope and the false ground will give way under its weight. Now all we have to do is wait.
Shhh, do you hear that? The Beast is coming! Quick! Let's hide in the trap room! |
- Find the map: Trap Room [10,-19]
- Go through the door at the top of the map.
Step 3: Defeat the Beast[]
- The trap hasn't worked according to plan, so you have to keep the Beast busy whilst Otomai's Apprentice fixes the problem. Use your fighting skills to show it who's boss!
- Talk to Otomai's Apprentice [10,-19]
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What in the name of... Looks like things aren't going according to plan! Quick, get the creature's attention, we can't let it get away! |
- Defeat 1 Otomai's Monster in a single fight [10,-19]
- Speak to Otomai's Monster (NPC) in the middle of the room.
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BUAAARRGH!
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- Otomai's Monster deals reasonable damage in close combat and at range, can take AP or MP, and unsummons. It can't be pushed or pulled, but can be transposed.
- Its level scales with yours. Other players and Sidekicks can join the fight, and will update their quests if they're on the same step.
Step 4: Learn the Truth About the Beast[]
- This creature isn't the one Otomai's Apprentice was expecting... Talk to Jykel the Goblin and the apprentice to figure out what's going on.
- Talk to Otomai's Apprentice [10,-19]
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Phew, the trap finally opened when you laid the monster on the ground! But it's not the beast from Otomai that we've caught... Jykel?! You great gob! What are you up to this time?
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- Talk to Jykel [10,-19]
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It wasn't me, I swear! It was the other guy, he broke everything! I'm just a poor, defenceless goblin... You should blame that usbotgpsnbujpo [transformation] potion!
The transformation potion! I know, I should never have nicked it from the master's shelf... but Otomai had no right to be so mean to me! He said he would teach me to be a great doctor, he shouldn't have changed his mind! And all because I spilt a bit of acid on his upft...everyone makes mistakes! Anyway, I'm sure they grow back.
I wanted to show the master that I could make magic potions too! I tried to improve the recipe, but when I tasted it to see, I because fat, ugly and as stupid as a Trool! I swear, I didn't do it on purpose, I didn't want any of that to happen!
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- Talk to Otomai's Apprentice [10,-19]
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That idiot is probably telling the truth: the master's potions shouldn't be given to just anyone, so imagine if a gobline got hold of them...well, you can see what happens! The Plasmogrine must have been present in a concentrated form within the elixir, and as a Trool he felt the need to find some. But I wonder if he found any?
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- Talk to Jykel [10,-19]
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Yes, yes, I have loads, I hid it in a cave not far from here! Tons of Plasmogrine! But I can't remember how I found it... I'll show you if you like, and I'll give you everything, I'll do anything for the master! I'm sorry, I swear, I just wanted to become a smart doctor who knew loads of stuff!
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- You are teleported to a different map, still at [10,-19].
- Talk to Jykel [10,-19]
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Aaah! The Plasmogrine... Where's the Plasmogrine? What's this big hole? Someone's stolen my Qmbtnphsjof [Plasmogrine]!!
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- Talk to Otomai's Apprentice [10,-19]
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It looks like someone's already been here... Someone capable of making holes in the rock. I wonder...but we'll find out later.
Thank you very much for your help, and sorry about all the trouble Jykel caused. Otomai won't forget the part you played in this story. As a way of saying thank you, please take this cloak. When you wear it, everyone will recognise you as an Apprentice of the master. I know a few people who'll be jealous!
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Rewards[]
- Level-based XP (Maximum: 32,760)
- 1 Apprentice Cloak