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How do I rescue Montaron from the Harpers?
  • 1 of 17: This quest will be given to you by Xzar, after you solve the "poisoned man" quest.
  • 2 of 17: He will tell you that Montaron was captured while spying on ... er ... I mean ... exploring the Harpers' hold.
  • 3 of 17: Go talk to Rylock, the man guarding the Harpers' hold.
  • 4 of 17: He tells you that to get in, you must help them by killing a "vile mage" to the north.
  • 5 of 17: So go kill him -- the battle is extremely easy.
  • 6 of 17: Go back to Rylock, and he'll let you in.
  • 7 of 17: But he tells you not to go to the second level, so obviously, that's where you want to get to.
  • 8 of 17: Unfortunately, it's guarded by 4 nasty spectral Harpers, and you have to find some way to get them to believe you're a Harper.
  • 9 of 17: One of the Harpers mentions that they all wear a special amulet.  Maybe you could find some.
  • 10 of 17: One is on the table in each of the four empty rooms to the left.  But watch out for traps!
  • 11 of 17: Once you have it, put it on, and go upstairs.  The spectral Harpers will answer most of your questions now, and they won't attack you.
  • 12 of 17: Now, where might Montaron be?
  • 13 of 17: One of the notes you can pick up mentions that he was captured.
  • 14 of 17: And something about him "developing a taste for birdseed."
  • 15 of 17: There's a big birdcage in the room to the right.  Open it, and search it to get a bird.
  • 16 of 17: Now bring it back to Xzar for a little surprise.
  • 17 of 17: Be sure to search Xzar's body.