The Journey is Half the Fun
Walkthrough
Complete seven timed zone races across Antonica, Commonlands, Thundering Steppes, Nektulos Forest, Zek, Enchanted Lands, and The Feerrott to earn Legendary Journeyman's Boots and intermediate ring rewards.
How to start
Speak to Cru Naseto in Antonica, just outside the gate leading into North Qeynos. This heritage quest can be obtained at level 15, but you must be at least level 30 to complete the Feerrott race.
- Cru Naseto (quest start)
Notes & prerequisites
- Can be obtained at adventure level 15+.
- Must be at least level 30 to complete the Feerrott race leg.
- Heroic difficulty — long timed races across seven zones.
- Recommended: 50%+ run speed buff or mount, evac ability, and griffin access for Steppes/Nektulos.
Steps
1. Begin the Antonica race
Speak to Selinda Whispersong to begin the Antonican race. You have 9:00 to visit all checkpoints and return to the start line.
- Selinda Whispersong (race start)
Zone: Antonica
2. Antonica race — The Bells of Vhalen
Run to The Bells of Vhalen checkpoint.
- The Bells of Vhalen
Zone: Antonica
3. Antonica race — Keep of the Gnollslayers
Run to The Keep of the Gnollslayers checkpoint.
- The Keep of the Gnollslayers
Zone: Antonica
4. Antonica race — Ruins of Caltorsis
Run to The Ruins of Caltorsis near the shores, surrounded by undead.
- The Ruins of Caltorsis
Zone: Antonica
5. Antonica race — Tower of the Oracles
Run to The Tower of the Oracles checkpoint.
- The Tower of the Oracles
Zone: Antonica
6. Antonica race — Keep of the Ardent Needle
Run to Keep of the Ardent Needle near Knight Grel Stoneshearer.
- Keep of the Ardent Needle
Zone: Antonica
7. Antonica race — Return to start
Return to the start line between the two guard towers, then speak to Selinda Whispersong to update.
- Start/finish line
- Selinda Whispersong
Zone: Antonica
8. Begin the Commonlands race
Speak to Sian D'ior to begin the Commonlands race. You have 10:30 — plan your route carefully, this race is tight.
- Sian D'ior (race start)
Zone: The Commonlands
9. Commonlands race — The Crossroads
Run to The Crossroads checkpoint.
- The Crossroads
Zone: The Commonlands
10. Commonlands race — Lucan's Mount
Run to Lucan's Mount. Terrathud may be at the top with a knockback attack — you can fall safely into the water.
- Lucan's Mount
Zone: The Commonlands
11. Commonlands race — Tower of Zarvonn
Run to The Tower of Zarvonn checkpoint.
- The Tower of Zarvonn
Zone: The Commonlands
12. Commonlands race — Ring of Nature
Run to Ring of Nature checkpoint.
- Ring of Nature
Zone: The Commonlands
13. Commonlands race — Ruins of Val`marr
Run to The Ruins of Val`marr checkpoint.
- The Ruins of Val`marr
Zone: The Commonlands
14. Commonlands race — Turmoil Cemetery
Run to Turmoil Cemetery checkpoint.
- Turmoil Cemetery
Zone: The Commonlands
15. Commonlands race — Return to Sian
Run through the towers near Sian, then speak to Sian D'ior to update and receive Sian's Bracelet of Adroitness.
- Finish towers near Sian
- Sian D'ior
Zone: The Commonlands
16. Begin the Thundering Steppes race
Speak to Lessa Gentare on the dock to begin the Thundering Steppes race. You have 13:30. Take the griffin to Village of Thundermist.
- Lessa Gentare (race start)
Zone: The Thundering Steppes
17. Steppes race — Village of Thundermist
Run to Village of Thundermist. Take the griffin from the dock.
- Village of Thundermist
Zone: The Thundering Steppes
18. Steppes race — Deadview Pass
Run to Deadview Pass checkpoint.
- Deadview Pass
Zone: The Thundering Steppes
19. Steppes race — Shrine of the Sirens
Run to Shrine of the Sirens — about 50m out from the beach as far west as you can go. The shrine is a square building under the water. You must swim down to it.
- Shrine of the Sirens (underwater)
Zone: The Thundering Steppes
20. Steppes race — Shrine of Decay
Run to Shrine of Decay checkpoint.
- Shrine of Decay
Zone: The Thundering Steppes
21. Steppes race — Coldwind Cove
Run to Coldwind Cove checkpoint.
- Coldwind Cove
Zone: The Thundering Steppes
22. Steppes race — The Grave Pool
Run to The Grave Pool checkpoint.
- The Grave Pool
Zone: The Thundering Steppes
23. Steppes race — Return to dock
Run through posts on the docks, then speak to Lessa Gentare. Use evac to return quickly if available, otherwise take the griffin.
- Dock finish posts
- Lessa Gentare
Zone: The Thundering Steppes
24. Begin the Nektulos Forest race
Speak to Stro D'Proi at the Commonlands gate to begin the Nektulos Forest race. You have 13:30.
- Stro D'Proi (race start)
Zone: Nektulos Forest
25. Nektulos race — Behemoth Pond
Run to Behemoth Pond checkpoint.
- Behemoth Pond
Zone: Nektulos Forest
26. Nektulos race — Gargoyle Gorge
Run to Gargoyle Gorge. You can take the griffin from Commonlands station to N'Mar's Ascent, then to Bone Lake, jumping off near the Gorge.
- Gargoyle Gorge
- Commonlands griffin station
Zone: Nektulos Forest
27. Nektulos race — Nektropos Castle
Run to Nektropos Castle checkpoint.
- Nektropos Castle
Zone: Nektulos Forest
28. Nektulos race — N'Mar's Ascent
Run to N'Mar's Ascent. From Nektropos, head west to the griffin at Bone Lake and ride to N'Mar's Ascent.
- N'Mar's Ascent
- Bone Lake griffin
Zone: Nektulos Forest
29. Nektulos race — D'Abth Bridge
Run to D'Abth Bridge. From N'Mar's, take the griffin back to Docks station and jump off when flying over the bridge.
- D'Abth Bridge
- N'Mar's griffin station
Zone: Nektulos Forest
30. Nektulos race — Port Naythex
Run to Port Naythex checkpoint.
- Port Naythex
Zone: Nektulos Forest
31. Nektulos race — Return to Stro
Run across the bridge near the Commonlands entrance, then speak to Stro D'Proi to update and receive Runner's Ring.
- Use evac to reach the Commonlands entrance if available.
- Without evac, take the griffin from Docks to Commonlands as the quickest route.
- Bridge near CL entrance
- Stro D'Proi
Zone: Nektulos Forest
32. Begin the Zek race
Speak to Soci Esign in the guard tower to the right of the main gate. You have 11:25 (15:30 on Origins). Use horse stations to save time.
- Soci Esign (race start)
Zone: Zek, the Orcish Wastes
33. Zek race — Grove of Stones
Run to Grove of Stones. Take the horse from Warship Docks to Refuge, then run northwest through the passage to the druid ring.
- Grove of Stones
Zone: Zek, the Orcish Wastes
34. Zek race — The Charred Vale
Run to The Charred Vale. Take the Refuge horse to Bridge of Zek and jump off at the darkened area. You must step in the scorched area to get the update.
- The Charred Vale
Zone: Zek, the Orcish Wastes
35. Zek race — Deathfist Lookout
Run west from the Charred Vale and climb to the top of the big winding rock. Walk over to the skeleton for the update.
- Deathfist Lookout
Zone: Zek, the Orcish Wastes
36. Zek race — Bridge of Zek
Run to Bridge of Zek checkpoint.
- Bridge of Zek
Zone: Zek, the Orcish Wastes
37. Zek race — Deathfist Citadel
Run to Deathfist Citadel checkpoint.
- Deathfist Citadel
Zone: Zek, the Orcish Wastes
38. Zek race — Spirit Lake
Run to Spirit Lake. Take the Bridge of Zek horse to Refuge and run north. Avoid touching the water — additional mobs spawn. Shortcut: run over hills south through the shortcut southwest of Deathfist Lookout.
- Spirit Lake
- Shortcut southwest of Lookout
Zone: Zek, the Orcish Wastes
39. Zek race — The Deathfist Quarry
Run to The Deathfist Quarry. Take the Refuge horse to Three Toes Valley, run NE to the elevator shaft, and go all the way to the bottom. After the update you may evac back to zone in.
- The Deathfist Quarry
Zone: Zek, the Orcish Wastes
40. Zek race — Return to Soci
Run through the gates near the start, then speak to Soci Esign.
- Finish gates near Soci
- Soci Esign
Zone: Zek, the Orcish Wastes
41. Begin the Enchanted Lands race
Speak to Banoo Corest at Granary Hill. You have 6:53. Use zone horses to save approximately 2 minutes.
- Banoo Corest (race start)
Zone: Enchanted Lands
42. EL race — The Runnyeye Ward
Run north and slightly east from Granary Hill, crossing the midwater bridge. The update is just north of the bridge.
- The Runnyeye Ward
Zone: Enchanted Lands
43. EL race — Tagglefoot Farms
Run to Tagglefoot Farms. Head toward Rivervale entrance for the horse to Chompers Pond, or run past Chompers Pond following the lazy drain stream.
- Tagglefoot Farms
Zone: Enchanted Lands
44. EL race — Camp Ghobber
Run north of Tagglefoot Farms to the tower where shadowed men are. Run near a defensive spike post for the update.
- Camp Ghobber
Zone: Enchanted Lands
45. EL race — Goblin Pass
Run SW from Camp Ghobber, take the horse to Bramblefoot Hills, then to Goblin Pass. Jump off a few meters prior and run toward the tower.
- Goblin Pass
Zone: Enchanted Lands
46. EL race — Lookout Stump
Take the Goblin Pass horse to Great Guard Station, then quickly run north to Lookout Stump.
- Lookout Stump
Zone: Enchanted Lands
47. EL race — Return to Granary Hill
Return to Granary Hill and speak to Banoo Corest to update and receive Amulet of the Far-runner.
- Granary Hill finish
- Banoo Corest
Zone: Enchanted Lands
48. Begin the Feerrott race
Speak to Chon Ar'edij to start the final race. You must be level 30+. You have 7:10. Use zone horses to save time.
- Chon Ar'edij (race start)
Zone: The Feerrott
49. Feerrott race — Temple of Alliz
Run to the horse at the entrance and take it to Greenblood River Station. Run across the bridge for the update.
- Temple of Alliz
Zone: The Feerrott
50. Feerrott race — Ruins of Thule
Run east past the druid rings, or return to Greenblood River Station horse and take it to Tae Ew station, then head east.
- The Ruins of Thule
Zone: The Feerrott
51. Feerrott race — Alliz Tae Outpost
Take the Tae Ew Station horse to Alliz Tae Station. Jump off when passing through the stone wall.
- Alliz Tae Outpost
Zone: The Feerrott
52. Feerrott race — Ulguth Bridge
Run northwest cutting across the lake and cross the bridge just before the Tower of Vul station.
- Ulguth Bridge
Zone: The Feerrott
53. Feerrott race — Tower of Vul
Head southwest from the Tower of Vul station toward the tower until update.
- Tower of Vul
Zone: The Feerrott
54. Feerrott race — Altar of the Four Canons
Continue west, then turn north until you reach an altar surrounded by manticores.
- Altar of the Four Canons
Zone: The Feerrott
55. Feerrott race — Murdunk's Fall
Head west by northwest to the pool of water. Murdunk's Fall is at the north end — the source of the rivers in the Feerrott.
- Murdunk's Fall
Zone: The Feerrott
56. Feerrott race — Return to Chon
Approach Chon from the south. Take the north junction on the path to reach him and speak for your final reward — Legendary Journeyman's Boots.
- Approach area near Chon
- Chon Ar'edij
Zone: The Feerrott
Tips
- Have at least 50% run speed or a mount before starting any race leg.
- Intermediate rewards: Sian's Bracelet (Commonlands), Runner's Ring (Nektulos), Amulet of the Far-runner (Enchanted Lands).
- Use griffins in Thundering Steppes and Nektulos Forest, and horses in Zek, Enchanted Lands, and Feerrott.
- Wrong boot version? Purchase alternatives from Shady Swashbuckler XVIII on Nektulos Forest docks.
- Bring higher-level friends to train mobs away from lower-level racers.
Guide adapted from EQ2 Fandom (CC BY-SA 3.0).
Quest Text
Cru Naseto told me about a group of people who've gotten together to run the old bard mail routes. I'm going to try and beat the times in each place they've set up routes.
Completion
I've bested and set every single record on each of the seven tracks. I've come a long way since I first set foot in Antonica. Chon Ar'edij's journey must have been similar to my own. Perhaps later, I will be able to forge new times in other areas.
Stages
- Stage 1
I need to speak with Selinda Whispersong in Antonica to start the race.
Speak with Selinda Whispersong in Antonica.
Zone: AntonicaDone: I've spoken with Selinda Whispersong in Antonica.
I have spoken with Selinda Whispersong in Antonica to start the race.
- Stage 2(6 objectives)
I need to run the Antonica circuit in the allotted time.
Run to the Bells of Vhalen.
Zone: AntonicaDone: I've run to the Bells of Vhalen.
Run to Gnollslayer Keep.
Zone: AntonicaDone: I've run to Gnollslayer Keep.
Run to the Ruins of Caltorsis.
Zone: AntonicaDone: I've run to the Ruins of Caltorsis.
Run to the Tower of the Oracles.
Zone: AntonicaDone: I've run to the Tower of the Oracles.
Reward data may be incomplete for choice rewards and conditional items.