Service Beyond Death

Service Beyond Death is a side quest offered by The Keeper of Tomes in the Bastion of the Order, after completing The Sacred Ashes and gaining Respected faction reputation with the order.

Now that the Order has everything necessary to undertake the resurrection of Malkadarr, the ritual can begin.

Objectives

 * Assist in the resurrection of Malkadarr
 * Speak to the Keeper of Tomes

Guide
Initiating the quest unlocks the Chamber of Souls, the sealed section of the Bastion of the Order. On entering the area and speaking to the npc within, several waves of undead will appear which the player will need to defeat. This includes the shade of Noveria Stormfire, previously slain in the A Catalyst quest.

After the last wave the ritual will come to an end and Malkadarr will appear outside the Chamber. Speak to the Keeper of Tomes for the reward.

Rewards
The Keeper will then offer the next quest, The Search for Uroboruuk, once the player has reached Honored faction staus with the Order.

Dialogue
(Before accepting the quest)

The Keeper of Tomes

We now have everything we need to perform the Rite of Resurrection. Your loyalty and assistance have earned you the right to see Malkadarr return to this world.

Do you wish to join us?

What does this ritual entail?


 * The ritual will be dangerous, of that I can assure you. Malignant spirits will be drawn to it like moths to the flame. I need you to dispatch anything that tries to interfere.


 * Join us at the Chamber of Souls, its doors have been unlocked to you. Keep the chamber clear of spirits so that Malkadarr can find his way back to us.


 * [[File:Dialogue icon accept quest.png]] I will assist you in the ritual.


 * [[File:Dialogue icon decline quest.png]] I will have no part in this.


 * [[File:Dialogue icon more.png]] What happens if I fail?


 * Then we risk allowing another to enter Malkadarr's vessel.


 * Should that happen, we will be forced to destroy it, and Malkadarr will be forever lost to us.


 * Do not fail us.


 * [[File:Dialogue icon accept quest.png]] I will assist you in the ritual.


 * [[File:Dialogue icon decline quest.png]] I will have no part in this.

I'm afraid not.

(Talking to the Keeper of Tomes before finishing the ritual)

The Keeper of Tomes

Please head over to the Chamber of Souls.

Your assistance is required.

Where should I go?


 * The Chamber of Souls is right here in our sanctum. Join the ritual and secure Malkadarr's soul from beyond!


 * [[File:Dialogue icon end.png]] I will go there now.

I will.

(Talking to Soulkeeper Kaandris before starting the ritual)

Soulkeeper Kaandris

Everything is in place.

The ritual will require my complete attention, so it falls on you to keep the dead contained while I search for Malkadarr. I will be shielded from their presence, but should any of the spirits remain when the ritual is finished, the results could be disastrous.

Are you ready to begin?

What do I have to do?


 * The ritual will draw spirits to itself like a beacon in the darkness. Make sure that whatever comes through the veil is not around for long.


 * You must keep the room clear so that it is Malkadarr we bring back, and not some wayward soul.


 * [[File:Dialogue icon end.png]] I am ready. (Begin Ritual)


 * [[File:Dialogue icon end.png]] I'm not ready to begin yet.

I am ready. (Begin Ritual)

I'm not ready to begin yet.

(Talking to Soulkeeper Kaandris after finishing the ritual)

Soulkeeper Kaandris

You have done the Order a great service.

What of Malkadarr?


 * He shall resume his duties under the Keeper of Tomes, his knowledge preserved for future generations.


 * [[File:Dialogue icon end.png]] Farewell.

You're welcome.

(Talking to Malkadarr, Champion of Death's Vigil after finishing the ritual)

Malkadarr

So, it is you I must thank for my resurrection?

So what happens now?


 * That is for the Keeper to decide. I am hers to command.


 * [[File:Dialogue icon more.png]] Are you her slave?


 * A strong way to put it, but in a sense.


 * Whatever the Keeper wishes shall be done.


 * [[File:Dialogue icon more.png]] Why would you agree to this?


 * To gain access to the innermost secrets of Necromancy, I had to agree to this binding, so that all I learn is not lost should I perish.


 * It was a price worth paying; an honor, not a curse.


 * [[File:Dialogue icon more.png]] Will you obey me?


 * *Malkadarr cackles*


 * You may have participated in my return, but you are not the one who performed the binding.


 * [[File:Dialogue icon end.png]] I see.


 * [[File:Dialogue icon end.png]] A steep price for knowledge.


 * [[File:Dialogue icon end.png]] Sounds like a terrible fate.


 * [[File:Dialogue icon end.png]] I shall speak to her then.

Welcome back, Malkadarr.

(Talking to the Keeper of Tomes after finishing the ritual)

The Keeper of Tomes

Malkadarr once again walks among us.

You have done well.

The ritual is complete, the spirits are banished. (Completes quest)


 * Indeed, the Rite of Resurrection was a success and our brave Malkadarr is once again able to serve me and the Order.


 * [[File:Dialogue icon more.png]] Malkadarr has to serve you?


 * His continued existence is tied to my will. For as long as I demand it, he shall serve his duties.


 * [[File:Dialogue icon more.png]] That seems wrong.


 * Is it so wrong to sacrifice yourself wholly in the name of a greater cause? Malkadarr knew what was at stake when he joined the first circle and learned its secrets.


 * His knowledge must be preserved, for the good of the Order.


 * [[File:Dialogue icon more.png]] Do you require anything else? (Leads to the quest The Search for Uroboruuk)


 * [[File:Dialogue icon end.png]] Seems like a horrible fate.


 * [[File:Dialogue icon end.png]] I suppose that makes sense.


 * [[File:Dialogue icon more.png]] Do you require anything else? (Leads to the quest The Search for Uroboruuk)


 * [[File:Dialogue icon more.png]] Do you require anything else? (Leads to the quest The Search for Uroboruuk)


 * [[File:Dialogue icon end.png]] May he serve you well.