Through the Belly of the Beast

Level 120TradeskillSoloTradeskill

Walkthrough

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Quest text

Hulda has mentioned that a new discovery has been made within the Echo Caverns uncovering a new area to explore. She has asked that I get in contact with Excavator Gibbons who is running the operation within Echo Caverns.

Completion

Mutual benefit! I was able to help Hulda and the Recuso Tradeskill Society to establish a route within the Echo Caverns as well as assisting with starting a local tourism business for a pair of gnomes looking to make an honest living.

Stages

Stage 1
Head into the Recuso Digsite from within the Echo Caverns quarry area.
- Head into Echo Caverns: Recuso Digsite [Tradeskill] from within the Echo Caverns Quarry area
  Zone: Exp17 Rgn Echo Caverns
  Done: I have entered the digsite
I have entered the Recuso Digsite.
Stage 2(2 objectives)
Speak with Excavator Gibbons.
- Contact Excavator Gibbons for check-in
  Zone: Exp17 Dun Echo Caverns Tradeskill
  Done: I have checked in with Excavator Gibbons
- Create one of the calming items to help with the wildlife's aggression
  Done: I have created the item to help with the wildlife's aggression
I have informed Excavator Gibbons that I am available to help and he has given me instructions.
Stage 3(3 objectives)
Do what I can to help the excavators get through to the other side of the two tunnels.
- Use the newly created item to calm the nearby aggressive creatures
  Required: 2Zone: Exp17 Dun Echo Caverns Tradeskill
  Done: I have found a way to calm the creatures!
  - Balanzite Stalagmaw(House Item)
- Help calm down the aggressive wildlife down to the end of each tunnel
  Required: 2Zone: Exp17 Dun Echo Caverns Tradeskill
  Done: I have helped calm down the aggressive wildlife
  - Balanzite Stalagmaw(House Item)
- Report back to Excavator Gibbons
  Zone: Exp17 Dun Echo Caverns Tradeskill
  Done: I have helped "Excavator" or "Foreman" Gibbons get the camp established
  - Balanzite Stalagmaw(House Item)
I was able to guide the excavators through both tunnels.
Stage 4(3 objectives)
Assist Kessi and Pops with getting their business set up and running within the Echo Caverns.
- Speak with Kessi about potentially helping her with their business setup
  Zone: Exp17 Dun Fordel Midst City
  Done: I have been instructed to help Pops with his project
- Enter the Echo Caverns: Expedition Composition [Tradeskill] and Speak with Pops to find how to offer them assistance
  Zone: Exp17 Dun Echo Caverns Ts Prelude
  Done: I have spoken with Pops and he has filled me in on the help they need
- Speak to Pops at the top of the nearby wooden ramp
  Zone: Exp17 Dun Echo Caverns Ts Prelude
  Done: I have gotten the low down from Pops
I have been given direction on what needs to be done. Pops can also show me the locations.
Stage 5(3 objectives)
Tune devices that are out of tune for Pops using a [tinkered device tuner] which he has given me the recipe for.
- Use the balloon that Pops left for you to follow him
  Zone: Exp17 Dun Echo Caverns Ts Prelude
  Done: I have travelled to the first of the locations
- Locate the contraptions and tune them
  Required: 8Zone: Exp17 Dun Echo Caverns Ts Prelude
  Done: I have located the contraptions and gave them a tune up
- Take the transportation to the next area and talk to Pops
  Zone: Exp17 Dun Echo Caverns Ts Prelude
  Done: I have talked to Pops about the next set of tasks
I have finished tuning the devices that Pops requested.
Stage 6(3 objectives)
Help Pops get a scenic overlook setup for his tour.
- Craft an autoscope for Pops
  Done: I have created an autoscope for Pops
- Place and test the autoscope on the corner of the platform where Pops mentioned
  Zone: Exp17 Dun Echo Caverns Ts Prelude
  Done: I have sucessfully placed the autoscope
- Test the autoscope
  Zone: Exp17 Dun Echo Caverns Ts Prelude
  Done: It appears to be in working order!
I have helped Pops get a scenic overlook setup for his tour.
Stage 7(4 objectives)
Continue to help Pops in the Tuatara Rim area within Echo Caverns.
- Follow where Pops went by using the provided dirigible
  Zone: Exp17 Dun Echo Caverns Ts Prelude
  Done: I have caught up with Pops
- Find a better location for the landing area with a good view of the falls
  Zone: Exp17 Dun Echo Caverns Ts Prelude
  Done: I found a better location, however it was guarded by a nasty creature. Better keep Pops away from there!
- Attempt to convince Pops that the current location is best, that way he doesn't get near any aggressive wildlife
  Zone: Exp17 Dun Echo Caverns Ts Prelude
  Done: I have convinced Pops to use the current location for the landing location. He should be safe now!
- Travel back to the expedition entrance
  Zone: Exp17 Dun Echo Caverns Ts Prelude
  Done: I have returned to the entrance
I have successfully helped Pops in the Tuatara Rim area.
Stage 8(2 objectives)
Let Kessi and Hulda know that I have completed helping Pops within Echo Caverns.
- Return to Kessi
  Zone: Exp17 Dun Echo Caverns Ts Prelude
  Done: I have returned to Kessi after helping Pops
- Report back to Hulda
  Zone: Exp17 Dun Fordel Midst City
  Done: I have reported back to Hulda
Have successfully communicated to Kessi and Hulda know that I have completed helping Pops within Echo Caverns.

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Quest information

Journal Category: Tradeskill
Introduced: Reign of Shadows
Journal Level: 120
Journal Difficulty: Solo
Starting Zone: City of Fordel Midst
How to Start: Speak to Hulda Flintbraid in the Luclin Nexus
Timeline: Reign of Shadows Crafting Timeline

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Timeline

Reign of Shadows Crafting TimelineStep 2

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Rewards

Coin: 8,231,999

XP: 372,180,498

Faction #428: +10,000

Pops' Precarious Dirigible Model(House Item)

Reward data may be incomplete for choice rewards and conditional items.