Asherons Call: Quest Updates: Sources of the Simulacra: The Southern Keep

As has been recorded in the chronicles, during the month of Thistledown, Portal Year 12, the renegade Virindi of the New Singularity began experimenting with better imitations of the human form, Simulacra. These new troops have been seen elsewhere since then - most notably in the dungeons and locations controlled or influenced by Candeth Martine - but were originally only found in the Northern and Southern Infiltrator Dungeons and The Asteliary.

There are three Virindi installations known to the Arcanum as the original Sources of the Simulacra - the Northern and Southern Infiltrator Keeps, and the Asteliary. Some of you may remember that a few months ago, Sundancer, disgusted with the quality of the Ale served in the Ziakhal tavern, took it upon himself to investigate the Northern Keep. He has now continued his investigations into the Virindi menace, exploring the depths of the Southern Infiltrator Keep near Khayyaban and documenting his findings for the benefit of the Derethian public!

The result? Nothing less than a complete overhaul to our "Sources of the Simulacra: The Southern Keep" quest writeup, including information on the location of the Helm of the Simulacra! As it boosts the wearer's defence to both melee and ranged attacks, many of the younger archers and melee warriors of Dereth have found this helm to be a most useful boon - especially considering that it can grow with the abilities of its owner, when combined with the Imbuing Gem hidden in the depths of The Asteliary!