Celestial Hand
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General
One of the three Societies of Dereth, along with the Eldrytch Web and Radiant Blood, first mentioned in the Investigate the Factions quest added during the Introductions event. Labeled as the 'good' faction in ACVault's interview with Andy "Frelorn" Cataldo.
Advancement
- Adept - 95 Ribbons - Aldrion of the Celestial Hand - Adept Test
- Knight - 195 Ribbons (290 total) - Francesca du Orza - Knight Test
- Lord - 295 Ribbons (585 total) - Philonius Porbandar - Lord Test
- Master - 395 Ribbons (980 total) - Alicia Bladesworn - Master Test
Quests
Faction quests are quests related to the 2 player factions (Rossu Morta and Whispering Blade). Each character is eligible to join the faction of their choice. Aligning with a faction allows a charater to do quests related to that faction.
Although similar in lore definition, factions are different from Societies of Dereth. Faction quest mechanics are entirely separate from those of each society.
Rossu Morta
Must be completed in order:
| Step | Quest Name | Level Restriction | Rewards |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dericost Ruin Quest | 1+ |  Kam'shir, Friend of Sanamar Token
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| 2 | Knights of Karlun Quest | 40+ |  Breastplate of Karlun, Champion of Sanamar Token
|
| 3 | Red Bull of Sanamar Quest | 50+ |  Medallion of the Red Bull, Hero of Sanamar Token
|
| 4 | Whispering Blade Infiltration | 80+ |  Rossu Morta Boots
|
| 5 | Rossu Morta Chapterhouse Access | 100+ |  Ring of the Rossu Morta
|
| 5b | Lost Messenger (Optional) | 120+ | |
| 6 | Grael's Summoning Chamber | 140+ |  Recall Orb, Red Rune Silveran Weapons: |
Whispering Blade
Must be completed in order:
| Step | Quest Name | Level Restriction | Rewards |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Eleonora's Heart Quest | 1+ |  Kul'dir, Friend of Silyun Token
|
| 2 | Knights of Karlun Quest | 40+ | Breastplate of Karlun, Champion of Silyun Token
|
| 3 | Marauder's Lair Quest | 40+ |  Grand Mother's Medallion, Hero of Silyun Token
|
| 4 | Shade Iron | 80+ |  Whispering Blade Boots
|
| 5 | Whispering Blade Chapterhouse Access | 100+ |  Ring of the Whispering Blade
|
| 5b | Pheraion's Sanctum Quest (Optional) | 120+ | Royal Runed Weapons: |
| 6 | Tracking Grael | 140+ |  Recall Orb, Red Rune Silveran Weapons: |
Faction Neutral Quests
| Quest Name | Level Restriction | Rewards | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Head of Baron Entemarre | 80+ |  Whispering Blade Gloves
|
Although a Whispering Blade quest in nature, there are no faction requirements for this quest. |
| Sword of Bellenesse | 100+ |  Shield of Sanamar or Shield of Silyun or Replica Sword of Bellenesse
|
80-100+ in difficulty. A quest with agents for Sanamar, Silyun, and unaligned. |
| Fort Tethana Tug of War | 50+ |  Blade of the Realm or Renlen's Grace
|
A quest with agents for Sanamar and New Aluvia. |
| Plateau Village Transit | 30+ |  Shield of Strathelar
|
Next quest in Fort Tethana series. |
| The Dark Spiral Quest | 126+ |  Shield of the Strathelar Elite or Tethana Manifesto or Viamontian Pennant of Loyalty
|
Next quest in Fort Tethana series. A quest with agents for Sanamar, New Aluvia, and Teth. |
| Grael's Rage | 40+ |  Rage of Grael Gem
|
A quest with agents for Sanamar, New Aluvia, and unaligned. |
Resetting Faction Alignment
- Loyalty Reset Quest (Once Per Character - 60+)
- If you want to reset ("plumb") your alignment, speak to:
- Lydda in Ayan Baqur (for Sanamar/Rossu Morta flagged characters)
- Giordonni in Sanamar (for Silyun/Whispering Blade flagged characters)
- This is only possible as long as you haven't finished the Chapterhouse Access Quest.
See also
Members
NPCs:
Principles & Philosophy
- Aligned with The Light.
- Wishes to continue the partnership between Isparians and the few remaining Yalain.
- Wishes to harness the power of the Ley Lines to:
- Defend against The Nameless and the forces of Shadow.
- Defend Dereth, making it a secure and peaceful place.
- Free the Yalain from portal space.
- Not in direct support of Asheron, but shares many values.
- Not allied with Elysa Strathelar or New Aluvia, but not opposed to them either.
Criticisms
- Seen as too "good" by some or lacking depth.
- Conspiracy theories involving a much more pro-Yalain agenda than laid out in the Principles of the Celestial Hand, including the return of the Yalain and subsequent enslavement or eradication of the Isparian population.
Related Lore
- 04-2008 - Upping the Ante - Rollout
- 05-2008 - Principles of the Celestial Hand
- 08-2008 - Ancient Powers - Rollout
- 08-2008 - Celestial Hand Initiate's Handbook