Sharpening the Sword

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Sharpening the Sword
Required Fame San d'Oria Fame Level: Unknown
Level Restriction: Level 40+ Paladin
Starting NPC Ailbeche, Northern San d'Oria (J-8)
Pack None
Title None
Repeatable Yes
Description The boy needs a whetstone to sharpen an old blade. Find one for him in Ordelle's Caves.
Previous Quest Next Quest
A Knight's Test
Father and Son
A Boy's Dream
Requirements
Key Item Ordelle whetstone
Rewards
Honor Sword icon.png Honor Sword


Walkthrough

  • In order to start this quest, it's necessary to trade back the fishing rod to Ailbeche from the previous quest Father and Son.
  • Speak with Ailbeche near Home Point #2 to begin the quest.
  • Talk to Sobane in (D-6) of Southern San d'Oria.
    • Be sure to talk to her twice if you get a cutscene the first time.
  • Enter Ordelle's Caves from the entrance in La Theine Plateau position (F-7). This will put you on map 2.
    • Taking the survival guide to Ordelle's Caves is the fastest route.
  • Take the first left and walk towards (I-6) on map 2 on to use exit B which will put you on map 1. Walk towards (H-9) exit D, which will put you back on map 2 again.
Map 1 Map 2
Ordelle's Caves-map1.jpg Ordelle's Caves-map2.jpg
  • Examine the Stalagmite in the circular room at (H-10) on map 2 to pop the NM Polevik an Earth Elemental.
    • Be careful not to fall down the hole in this room.
  • Defeat the Polevik, then examine the Stalagmite again to obtain the key item: Ordelle whetstone.
  • Return to Ailbeche to end the quest and receive your reward.