Winter Thaw Event 2020

Winter Thaw Event 2020​

The Winter Thaw event features the following:

4 event ships (three normal and one admiral)
1 group map: Viking's Honor
Ice Floes and Eternal Ice Floes
Event chests
5 quest chains with 18 normal, 4 daily quests and one daily group map quest.
A new ship design: World Serpent
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The event starts at 12 noon on 8th January and ends on 20th January at 12 noon.

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The event has two phases, the second phase (increased NPC spawn) starts at 12 noon on 16th January.

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The Ice ammunition melts at 12 noon on 22nd January.

All times are local server times.​

The Winter Thaw event is a spawn event where you can hunt 4 event ships, “Grumpy Boar”, “Elegant Elk”, “Black Ram” and “Midgard Wyrm” on Sea.

“Elegant Elk” will spawn 4 “Black Ram” on death.

“Midgard Wyrm” is an admiral event ship which spawn after a certain number of “Grumpy Boar”, “Elegant Elk” and “Black Ram” have been sunk.

All event ships must be shot with elite ammunition.​

Rewards from Event Ships

Grumpy Boar

Depending on how much damage you’ve inflicted, you are rewarded with XP, Snow ammunition and Pearls. The player who inflicts the most damage gains Reputation with Sigurd. There is also a small chance to get one event key for the player who does the last shot.​

Elegant Elk

Depending on how much damage you’ve inflicted, you are rewarded with XP, Pearls and Reputation with Sigurd. The player who inflicts the most damage has a change to receive Ancient emblems.​

Black Ram

Depending on how much damage you’ve inflicted, you are rewarded with XP, Pearls and Reputation with Sigurd.​

Midgard Wyrm

Depending on how much damage you’ve inflicted, you are rewarded with XP, Pearls and Reputation with Sigurd. The player who inflicts the most damage (at least 3%) receives the new design: “World Serpent” or Pearls.

Fall back reward for the design: 6 x Firestorm cannon level 4.​

Rewards for Event Ranking

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Rank	Reward
1.	World Serpent 10x Firestorm Level 4 1x Gemini Bonus Map 2x Divine Booty Bag
2. - 5.	World Serpent 6x Firestorm Level 4 1x Aquarius Bonus Map 2x Emperor's Booty Bag
6. - 10.	4x Firestorm Level 4 1x Aries Bonus Map 2x Emperor's Booty Bag
11. - 20.	3x Firestorm Level 4 1x Aquarius Bonus Map
21. - 50.	2x Firestorm Level 4 1x Aquarius Bonus Map
51. - 100.	1x Aquarius Bonus Map
1 random	World Serpent 6x Firestorm Level 4
4 random	Taurus Bonus Map

Ice Floes

The Ice Floes must be shot with harpoons. Items such as Snow ammunition, Triton´s Crown, Simbi Amulet, Firestorm cannons level 1, Crystals and more items can be obtained from Ice Floes for the player who does the most damage.​

Eternal Ice Floes

The Ice Floes must be shot with harpoons. Items such as Snow ammunition, Triton´s Crown, Simbi Amulet, Firestorm cannons level 1, Crystals and more items can be obtained from Ice Floes for the player who does the most damage.​

Treasure Chests

In the Event Treasure Chests you find many useful items, Snow ammunition, Legba Amulets, Tritons Benevolence, Unstoppable, Firestorm cannon Level 1, Taureau Amulet, Recklessness, Mojo and some other.​

Ammunition to use

Snow ammunition causes more damage against “Grumpy Boar”.

Ice ammunition causes more damage against “Elegant Elk”.

Burning Ice ammunition causes more damage against “Black Ram”, “Midgard Wyrm” and on the group map: “Viking's Honor”.
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“Viking's Honor” group map

Once you have collected enough ancient emblems you are able to access the “Viking's Honor” from the Safe Haven by speaking to Haldor Olafsson.

After you choose the role you want to play (“Damage Dealer”, “Healer” and Tank”) and the team is full you are teleported to the “Viking's Honor” map where you face the boss “Aegir's Wrath”.

Your goal is to kill “Aegir's Wrath”. “Aegir's Wrath” spawns 8 towers “Ran's Will” (max. 2 at the same time) which spawn “Kolgas”.

“Ran's Wills” de-spawn after they have spawned a certain amount of “Kolgas”.

There is a damage zone around “Aegir's Wrath” which grows over the time.
The damage zone reduces when one “Ran's Will” de-spawns. When a “Ran's Will” is destroyed the damage zone is reset and another zone is in the place of the destroyed “Ran's Will” which applies a de-buff to “Aegir's Wrath” when he is in the zone. This zone de-spawns as soon as another “Ran's Will” de-spawns or is destroyed.

When all “Ran's Will” are de-spawned or destroyed there is no other ability to reduce the damage zone.

When Aegir's Wrath is dead, the map is finished and you are teleported back to normal map again.​

Rewards for the “Viking's Honor” (Group Map)

Rank	Reward
1. - 5.	World Serpent 10x Firestorm Level 4 1x Aquarius Bonus Map
6. - 25.	6x Firestorm Level 4 1x Aquarius Bonus Map
26. - 100.	4x Firestorm Level 4 1x Aquarius Bonus Map
101. - 200.	1x Aquarius Bonus Map
2 random	World Serpent 6x Firestorm Level 4
10 random	1x Aquarius Bonus Map

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Quests

You can accept quests by speaking to Sigurd Lundgren, Eona Norling, Cassandra, Ajax and Loreena Barrett (on the safe haven). There are 5 quest chains with 18 normal and 4 daily quests.​

New design

World Serpent (possible loot from Midgard Wyrm and ranking reward)​

Dazzling Coral - 24% Critical Hit Damage
Dazzling Rhodolite - 24% Boarding Bonus
Brilliant Sodalite - 15% Dodge
Brilliant Azurite - 46% Repair Value
-11.5 Repair Speed​

Event keys

The event keys will be exchanged for normal chest keys.
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Winter Thaw Event Quests
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Jaws of Winter

Starts at:

Sigurd Lundgren​

Visible Condition:

Have 5,000 Snow ammunition​

Description:

One more year, one more sunrise. Just like it ever was, just like it ever will be, won't it, Captain? Yes, the Ragnarok isn't coming thing is a big issue. If the word ever gets out, the Vikings will face a troubled time. Maybe, till Eona and I know how to deal with the matter, it' be best if we keep pretending and act like we have to fend off the coming of the apocalypse.​

Task

Deal 3,000,000 damage to Grumpy Boar​

End at:

Sigurd Lundgren​

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Rewards:

2000 Elite Points
50 Reputation with Sigurd Lundgren
1,000 Ice ammunition
500 Pearls​

Witching Wolf

Starts at:

Sigurd Lundgren​

Visible Condition:

Completed Jaws of Winter
Have 10,000 Snow ammunition​

Description:

At least this year, my troublesome students will finally prove useful. Their desire to uphold whatever ideas I once put in their head will make for a great distraction while we come up with a plan. Now, of course, given it's 'That time of the year,' the Viking Council called me for a session. You, deal with my students then meet with Eona, she'll know what to do next.​

Task

Hunt 4x Ice Floes
Collect 4x Event Chest​

End at:

Eona Norling​

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Rewards:

2000 Elite Points
50 Reputation with Sigurd Lundgren
2,000 Ice ammunition
1,500 Pearls​

Skipping Duties

Starts at:

Eona Norling​

Visible Condition:

Completed Witching Wolf
Have 15,000 Snow ammunition​

Description:

Oh, good that you found me, now be quiet. I don't want anybody else to know I am here. Why? Well, the Council is in session, again! And I've spent enough time in useless talks for the rest of the winter. So you and I will deal with whatever shenanigans Sigurd has in mind, drink mead to celebrate and... well, that's it! No one has to know.​

Task

Destroy 3 Grumpy Boar
Hunt 2 Eternal Ice Floes​

End at:

Eona Norling​

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Rewards:

2000 Elite Points
50 Reputation with Sigurd Lundgren
2,000 Ice ammunition
2,000 Pearls​

Icy Buisness

Starts at:

Eona Norling​

Visible Condition:

Completed Skipping Duties
Have 20,000 Snow ammunition​

Description:

I'd rather be here, doing that whole fighting the winters of Ragnarok and keeping warm with a pint of mean than sitting for hours on end at the table of the Viking Council. And talking about winter, if we want to see the end of it, it might be a good idea to deal with all these ice floes around here. I have no doubt you'll manage that promptly and efficiently!​

Task

Hunt 3 Ice Floes
Destroy 1 Black Ram
Collect 5 Event Chests​

End at:

Eona Norling​

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Rewards:

2000 Elite Points
50 Reputation with Sigurd Lundgren
2,400 Ice ammunition
2,400 Pearls​

Mythical Check
This is a daily quest

Starts at:

Eona Norling​

Visible Condition:

Completed Icy Buisness​

Description:

What do you mean, there's no rush. Ragnarok is not coming? Sigurd said that? Hum, well, given everything we've seen these past years, the lies and errors in our beliefs, I can see why he would come to that conclusion. What do you mean. Captain? I am taking this news well! And no, it's not the mead talking. This is only my second, oh, who cares anyway. Let's follow Sigurd's plan!​

Task

Deal 5,000,000 damage to Elegant Elk
Hunt 1 Ice Floes
Hunt 2 Eternal Ice Floes ​

End at:

Sigurd Lundgren​

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Rewards:

2000 Elite Points
50 Reputation with Sigurd Lundgren
4,000 Pearls
2 Ancient Emblems​

Applied Studies

Starts at:

Sigurd Lundgren​

Visible Condition:

Completed Mythical Check
Have 425 reputation with Sigurd Lundgren​

Description:

The Council decided to take a small break. Old buggers, if you ask me, no longer know when to talk or when to take action! Now, let's deal with this whole Ragnarok situation before they call me back in. Start with my students. They still need to learn their lesson, and, for once, their hubris will server our plans!​

Task

Collect 2 Event Chests
Deal 3,000,000 damage to Grumpy Boar​

End at:

Sigurd Lundgren​

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Rewards:

5000 Elite Points
50 Reputation with Sigurd Lundgren
1,600 Ice ammunition
800 Pearls​

Too Soon

Starts at:

Sigurd Lundgren​

Visible Condition:

Completed Applied Studies​

Description:

The Council announced they are going to resume the session, and of course, they want me to attend! How am I supposed to solve this issue with Ragnarok now? Well, maybe our foreign friends can help after all. Do whatever it is you must do, then find Cassandra. I am sure the Greeks won't mind helping us with a mythology problem.​

Task

Destroy 4 Grumpy Boar
Hunt 1 Ice Floes ​

End at:

Cassandra​

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Rewards:

5000 Elite Points
50 Reputation with Sigurd Lundgren
2,500 Ice ammunition
1,500 Pearls​

Godly Issues

Starts at:

Cassandra​

Visible Condition:

Completed Too Soon​

Description:

Well met, Captain. To what do I owe the pleasure of your visit? Knowing you, it's not in search of some peace and quiet, and you're about to disturb the one I just found. You're saying that Sigurd has a problem with Ragnarok? Well, for once, it's nice not to be the ones with "Gods" issues. I'll see what I can do.​

Task

Deal 8,000,000 damage to Black Ram
Hunt 2 Eternal Ice Floes​

End at:

Cassandra​

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Rewards:

5000 Elite Points
50 Reputation with Sigurd Lundgren
4,000 Ice ammunition
2,000 Pearls​

Childs Play

Starts at:

Cassandra​

Visible Condition:

Completed Godly Issues​

Description:

I have a plan, Captain. It's not perfect since it means we'll have to involve my dear husband, but we'll have to make do with what we have. Find him. He's probably wasting his time at the local watering hole. Oh, and give this message to Eona Norling, we'll need her help too. And if you could deal with some of Sigurd's students on your way there, you would do me a favor.​

Task

Destroy 1 Elegant Elk
Collect 3 Event Chests​

End at:

Eona Norling​

Rewards:

5000 Elite Points
50 Reputation with Sigurd Lundgren
4,000 Ice ammunition
2,500 Pearls​

Call To Arms
This is a daily quest

Starts at:

Eona Norling​

Visible Condition:

Completed Childs Play​

Description:

Captain, you're... Hic... back! What do you mean I am taking the news about Ragnarok being a sham badly? Can't you see I am celebrating? And you should celebrate with me! Ugh, alright, I'll read Cassandra's message, as long as you do something for me in return. Sigurd's students are playing the party killers, just like you right now.​

Task

Destroy 2 Black Rams
Hunt 1 Ice Floes
Hunt 2 Eternal Ice Floes​

End at:

Eona Norling​

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Rewards:

5000 Elite Points
50 Reputation with Sigurd Lundgren
6,000 Ice ammunition
2 Ancient Emblems​

Sobering Thoughts

Starts at:

Elona Norling​

Visible Condition:

Complete Call to Arms​

Description:

Well, Captain, I've read Cassandra's message and as much as I hate to admit, she came up with a good plan. Indeed, we can't reveal the truth about Ragnarok to my people. The consequences would be terrible. We'll have to keep up the charade as long as necessary. Do what you must now and then find Ajax. We are going to need his, hum, help.​

Task

Deal 2,000,000 damage to Elegant Elk
Destroy 2 Grumpy Boars​

End at:

Ajax​

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Rewards:

7,500 Elite Points
50 Reputation with Sigurd Lundgren
2,500 Ice ammunition
1,000 Pearls​

Ye God, War

Starts at:

Ajax​

Visible Condition:

Complete Sobering Thoughts​

Description:

My friend, what a pleasant surprise! After the feast, I thought you would have sailed to new adventures. You have? Ah. And the adventure is here? Oh. And Cassandra needs me? By the gods, what is going to happen now? Swear to me, Captain, swear that this matter involves fighting, real fighting because I can't stand another 'chase for knowledge' of hers!​

Task

Hunt 3 Ice Floes
Destroy 1 Black Ram ​

End at:

Sigurd Lundgren
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Rewards:

50 Reputation with Sigurd Lundgren
4,000 Ice ammunition
2,000 Pearls

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Swooping In

Starts at:

Sigurd Lundgren​

Visible Condition:

Complete Ye God, War
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Description:

Psst, Captain, over here. I managed to sneak out, but it's only a matter of time before the Viking's Council notices my absence. So, any progress? Well, Cassandra seems to handle things well so far. Send word the moment you need me. Any excuse to make a grand exit out of that boring session!​

Task

Destroy 1 Elegant Elk
Hunt 1 Eternal Ice Floes
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End at:

Ajax​

Rewards:

7,500 Elite Points
50 Reputation with Sigurd Lundgren
5,000 Ice ammunition
3,500 Pearls

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Maritial Matters

Starts at:

Ajax​

Visible Condition:

Complete Swooping In
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Description:

Ahoy, Captain, do you have a moment? I know you are on your way to see my wife, and you don't want to be late. Gods know that woman does not excuse tardiness, but here's the deal, I don't know what to do when I see her. What do you mean? I am scared! You've seen her, right. She's scary!​

Task

Destroy 5 Grumpy Boars
Deal 5,000.000 damage to Elegant Elk​

End at:

Cassandra​

Rewards:

7,500 Elite Points
50 Reputation with Sigurd Lundgren
5,000 Ice ammunition
4,000 Pearls
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A World of Serpents
This is a Daily Quest

Starts at:

Cassandra​

Visible Condition:

Complete Maritial Matters
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Description:

Eona is ready to depart, Sigurd sent word saying he's ready to leave the Council at any moment, even my dear husband found his way here! I guess that's what we call getting the gang back together. Well, sure, Captain, I can have a sense of humor when I am so inclined to do so. Now, are you ready to face the Midgard Wyrm once more? It's time to put on a show.​

Task

Deal 5,000,000 damage to Grumpy Boar
Deal 4,500,000 damage to Elegant Elk
Deal 5,000,000 damage to Black Ram
Deal 2,000,000 damage to Midgard Wyrm
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End at:

Cassandra​

Rewards:

7,500 Elite Points
50 Reputation with Sigurd Lundgren
8,000 Pearls
2 Ancient Emblems
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Special Occassions

Starts at:

Cassandra​

Visible Condition:

Complete A World of Serpents
Have 2050 reputation with Sigurd Lundgren
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Description:

There's nothing like the feeling of a job well done. We've fought the Midgard Wyrm, thawarting a great menance, and we've helped Sigurd and Eona in keeping up appearances about the coming of Ragnarok. My Work is done. And, if I dare say so, I'd say this calls for a little celebration! Now, you wouldn't know where Ajax is, would you? I was hoping we could..... Celebrate together.​

Task

Deal 5,000.000 damage to Black Ram
Deal 3,000.000 damage to Elegant Elk
Hunt 1 Eternal Ice Floes
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End at:

Ajax​

Rewards:

10,000 Elite Points
2,500 Burning Ice ammunition
300 Crowns
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Fighting Form

Starts at:

Ajax​

Visible Condition:

Complete Special Occassions
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Description:

Yarrr! That was a good fight, Captain! When Cassandra explained her plan, well, I thought it was going to be boring. And to be honest, I am not sure I even remember all the details. This Ragnarok thing seems like a very complicated matter, but what a fight! What are you saying? Cassandra wants to see me, to celebrate? Oh, I see. The boring part starts now, doesn't it?​

Task

Destroy 2 Grumpy Boars
Deal 5,000.000 damage to Elegant Elk
Destroy 1 Black Ram
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End at:

Sigurd Lundgren​

Rewards:

10,000 Elite Points
2,750 Burning Ice ammunition
500 Crowns
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One more year

Starts at:

Sigurd Lundgren​

Visible Condition:

Complete Fighting Form
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Description:

We managed to keep up appearances and convince my people that everything is going as planned. Just as our Ancestors told us. At least for this year, but what about next year, Captain? I guess I have enough time in front of me to think of something. Or maybe I'll tell the truth and enjoy the chaos, ha! That could be a plan. Now, don't let my ramblings keep you from your duties, my friend.​

Task

Destroy 3 Grumpy Boars
Hunt 2 Eternal Ice Floes
Destroy 2 Black Rams
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End at:

Ajax​

Rewards:

10,000 Elite Points
4,250 Burning Ice ammunition
750 Crowns​

Not So Boring

Starts at:

Ajax​

Visible Condition:

Complete One More Year
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Description:

Captain! It is so nice to see you. My friend, you really should have told me that Cassandra had 'that' kind of celbration in mind. haha! Nothing gets a man's blood pumping like a good fight or, hum, well maybe I shouldn't go into the details. Oh, by the way, if you could take care of a tiny little thing for me, my wife is waiting for the 'rematch' if you see what I mean.​

Task

Destroy 4 Grumpy Boars
Destroy 1 Elegant Elk
Destroy 1 Black Ram
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End at:

Ajax​

Rewards:

10,000 Elite Points
5,000 Burning Ice ammunition
1,000 Crowns
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Final Goodbye
This is a Daily Quest

Starts at:

Ajax​

Visible Condition:

Complete Not So Boring
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Description:

The time has come for Cassandra and me to sail back to our homeland. When we arrived, I wasn't sure what to expect of this second holiday among the Vikings but, this was fun! Minus the cold, of course. If you could clear up the path for us. I am sure my wife will have fancy words to say that means thanks and see you next time. So, my friend, thanks and well, see you next time!​

Task

Destroy 3 Grumpy Boars
Destroy 2 Black Rams
Hunt 5 Eternal Ice Floes
Deal 11,500.000 damage to Elegant Elk
Deal 11,500.000 damage to Midgard Wyrm
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End at:

Ajax​

Rewards:

30,000 Elite Points
1,250 Crowns
1 Firestorm Level 2

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Outside Perspective

Starts at:

Eona Norling​

Visible Condition:

None
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Description:

Don't ask me, Captain. I don't know why she's here any more than your do! I bet it's Sigurd's fault. I mean, he's the one who asked for Cassandra's help. And once you ask one outsider for help, well, suddenly, the others think like they're welcome to meddle with our business! Urg, just pass me that pint. We deal with the big serpent, and then you can go and ask Loreena why she's here.​

Task

Complete Group Map Once (Viking's Honour)​

End at:

Eona Norling​

Rewards:

48,000 pearls
10,000 Burning Ice ammunition
10,000 Elite Points

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Cold Eyes Everywhere
This is an Daily Quest

Starts at:

Loreena Barrett​

Visible Condition:

None
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Description:

Captain, I've been wondering when our path would cross again. You seem always to find yourself involved in the oddest situations. This time is no exception to the rule. I know you're here to deal with the Midgard Wyrm, so please, carry on. I will be here, monitoring your progress.​

Task

Deal 40M damage to Aegir's Wrath
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End at:

Loreena Barrett​

Rewards:

76,000 pearls​