UPDATE: 16 June - Updated Orb and Wand with May 2003 Patch Info

The Story so far...

  This quest is to recover a black rock or black stone and return it to the Obsidian Enchantress, who prizes such items greatly.  The drop-rate for these items is roughly 1 in 10 or so.

Step 0: Preparation

  Depends on whether you are going after a Black rock or a Black Stone:

• For the Black Rock you will face Magma Golems

  • Fire Protection

  • Bludgeon Protection

  • Cold Weapon

• For the Black Stone you will face Obsidian Golems (and usually a Virindi and Tusker or 3)

  • Bludgeoning Protection

  • All Elemental Protection for Spells

  • Bludgeoning Weapon if ya got it, otherwise piercing (Bandit Rapiers work well, though a Cestus rocks)

Step 1: Strategy

  Two Parts:

  Magma Golems (Black Rock) - Located in Crater, Magma Golems hit hard and cast High level Fire-spells.  Maximum bludgeoning, armor, and fire protection is a MUST, and buff your cold weapon to the max.  If you are below level 40 or so, I do not recommend doing this alone.

  Obsidian Golems (Black Stone) - Located primarily on the Obsidian Plains, Obsidian Golems hit hard and cast a variety of spells, including various debuffs.  Maximum bludgeoning protection is the key here.  Melee fighters with bludgeoning weapons have it the best here, with piercing doing roughly 1/2 the damage of blunts.  The easiest way to kill these guys without getting mauled by the Tuskers and Virindi is to stand off at a distance and cast a spell at them (use a wand if you don't have magic)  Any golems in the area will attack, but the others will leave you alone.  NOTE: If a diamond comes, RUN! :)  If you are not at least level 35 or so, I do not recommend trying this alone.

Step 2: Converting Stones and Rocks into Spheres and Jewels

  Next, you will need to go visit the Stone Collector in Qalaba'r (74.26s, 19.17e).  Turn in your rock to him to receive an Obsidian Sphere, or your stone to receive an Obsidian Jewel. 

Update (February 2003): The collector will now also give you Experience for these turn ins, as shown below:

• Black Rock - 7,500

• Black Stone - 5,000

Step 3: The Rewards

  Now that you have your sphere or jewel, you will need to find an Obsidian Enchantress to turn it in to.  Refer to the table below for the locations to receive your prizes:

  

Obsidian Enchantress Location	Turn in Obsidian Sphere For:	Turn in Obsidian Jewel For:
Samsur (3.8s, 20.6e)	Orb of Black Fire Value 5,000 Burden 100 Spells Flame Volley V, Fire Protection IV, Acid Protection IV Mana Conversion Bonus +3% Spellcraft 250 Max Mana 2000 Duration 1pt / 40 seconds Difficulty 0 Restrictions 125+ Life Magic	Potion of Black Fire Value 2,000 Burden 50 Spells Restore 100 Health
Holtburg (40.8n, 32.6e)	Obsidian Crown Value 7,000 AL 30 Burden 800 Spells Impenetrability VI, Arcane Lore IV Spellcraft 250 Max Mana 1000 Duration 1pt / 3 seconds Difficulty 250 Restrictions None	Obsidian Ring Value 6,000 Burden 15 Spells Regeneration V Spellcraft 210 Max Mana 1000 Duration 1pt / 3 seconds Difficulty 210 Restrictions None
Heiban-To (39.1s, 81.0e)	Wand of Black Fire Value 5,700 Burden 125 Spells Flame Volley V, Cold Protection Self IV, Lightning Protection Self IV Mana Conversion Bonus +3% Spellcraft 250 Max Mana 2000 Duration 1 pt. per 40 seconds Difficulty 0 Restrictions 125+ War Magic	Gem of Black Fire Value 1,500 Burden 15 Spells Armor V Spellcraft ?? Max Mana 30 Duration n/a Difficulty ?? Restrictions None