Captain Rovin is eager to recruit a bold adventurer for a scouting mission to the Wilderness. There's talk among the Varrock Guard of suspicious zombie behaviour and sightings of well-armoured zombies standing in organised formations. This isn't normal behaviour for zombies - they're much more likely to wander around aimlessly when left to their own devices. Could someone be controlling them?

 

 

 

There are tales of evil beings leading zombie armies in the past, and when they have, the city of Varrock has come under great peril, only standing firm through the brave resolve of the people and heroes of the city. This could become much more than a simple scouting mission.

 

 

"Its a long time since Ive written a quest and Ive been working on this for a while now, so Im excited about this update.

 

 

 

"Ive created lots of back-story about RuneScape over the years so its good to have the opportunity to reveal more of it through my own quests. You may have noticed that the Legend of Arrav has some loose ends and I felt it was time to address those. Ive tried hard to create a quest with some interesting puzzles and an exciting storyline. I hope you enjoy it."

 

 

 

Paul, RuneScape Content Developer

 

 

 

Summary

 

Where to start the Defender of Varrock quest:

 

Talk to Captain Rovin in the north-west tower of Varrock Palace.

 

 

 

Requirements to complete the Defender of Varrock quest:

 

Level 51 Agility

 

Level 51 Hunter

 

Level 54 Smithing

 

Level 59 Mining

 

Shield of Arrav

 

The Knight's Sword

 

Romeo and Juliet

 

Demon Slayer

 

Temple of Ikov

 

The Family Crest

 

What Lies Below

 

Garden of Tranquillity

 

Able to fight multiple level 85 enemies

 

Claim Varrock Museum kudos for completing Shield of Arrav

 

Willing to brave the dangers of revenants in the Wilderness

 

 

 

Reading the Legend of Arrav in the Lores and Histories will give you a better appreciation of the storyline of the quest.

 

In Other News:

 

 

 

Weve made some changes to dangerous Clan Wars fights. In such matches, you may be able to collect some of your defeated foes' items - food, potions, runes and other ammunition - assuming you can use them in the current battle (so you can't pick up food if the use of food has been disabled, for instance). Any such drops will affect both your and your victim's trade limit.

 

 

 

Weve expanded the range of items that you can lend to other players. These include a small amount of newer Treasure Trail items as well as some old ones, dragon spears and most rune and granite armor and weapons. To see if the item you want is lendable, check the Game Guide for more information.

 

 

 

The bone grinder on the top floor of the Ectofuntus temple now works in a similar fashion to the Grind-x mechanic. Making bonemeal should now be a little easier and stop you grinding your fingers to the bone!

 

 

 

The bracelet of regeneration has been given some combat stats to make it more attractive to use as an item. While this makes it more expensive, the bonuses should now make this a rather good choice for some types of combat.

Seems like a fun quest, though the requirements are a bit disappointing.. (lv 85 enemies?)

Awesome update :thumbsup:

Anyone know what the Bracelet of Regeneration's stats are now? I'm very curious.

 

 

 

Nevermind I figured it out. Here are the stats:

 

 

 

Attack

 

Stab, Slash and Crush +8

 

Magic +3

 

Range +7

 

 

 

Defense

 

Stab, Slash and Crush +6

 

Magic +3

 

Range +6

 

Summoning +5

 

 

 

Strength +7

 

Prayer +0

 

 

 

Ability stills remains the same. Restores your Hitpoints at double the normal rate.

Anyone know what the Bracelet of Regeneration's stats are now? I'm very curious.

 

 

 

It's in the KB

Wow you were fast at getting that :ohnoes:

 

 

 

hmm i dont know much about the history(nor do i really care) of runescape but, we'll see how good the quest is soon enough..

 

 

 

Wonder what the rewards are?

Sounds like a fun quest, too bad I have to leave for classes in a half an hour, I'll have to do it when I get back.

 

 

 

Also:

 

 

 

The bone grinder on the top floor of the Ectofuntus temple now works in a similar fashion to the Grind-x mechanic. Making bonemeal should now be a little easier and stop you grinding your fingers to the bone!

 

 

 

Best update ever.

 

 

 

Also: Did anyone find that little sentiment from Paul kinda out of place? Great to see his passion for quest-making.

It's about time Paul got the chance to write a quest, stupid rules :evil:

Wow, I'm excited about this. The first Mahjarrat quest in God knows how long. And it looks like the Ectofuntus is now a viable option for raising prayer! Too bad I'm leaving in twenty minutes, but when I get back, I'm doing this quest. =D>

Now all the Defender of Varrock whiners will stop. ;)

 

 

 

Personally, storyline > combat in quests. I love storylines so I know I'll enjoy this quest. I'll get right on it as soon as I can.

 

 

 

I bet the reward will be something chatworthy.

YABBA MY ICING GUGHGFHGFKJHKUGJFGHJKHKLLLLLLHGHV

 

 

 

For those that don't get it:

 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oLdAZZWlgIA

Another monday update... Is this the new norm?

I'm curious to see what the rewards are >>

 

 

 

If someone wants to PM them to me, that'd be cool (as to not ruin it for everyone!)

Another monday update... Is this the new norm?

What?

 

They almost always did updates on Mondays :roll:

 

 

 

I'm curious to see what the rewards are >>

 

 

 

If someone wants to PM them to me, that'd be cool (as to not ruin it for everyone!)

Good luck, it's only just come out, give it an hour at least.

Curious to see the rewards, shame I'm at school. Just started too. I like that they made the bracelet a least a bit useful. Get going TIFers, I need to see the rewards. 8-)

i used a bottle i got as a drop with red mist it said " i have no reason to do that at the moment" just a heads up for futher on in quest.

 

 

 

~ need to look over balcony when entering to collect mist

i used a bottle i got as a drop with red mist it said " i have no reason to do that at the moment" just a heads up for futher on in quest.

 

It's for new PvP.

 

 

 

Clearly you drink it then spit it out into the opponents eyes and their screen goes all red and they can't see :lol:

 

 

 

Man they really should have appointed me as Head of 'Scape lol!

Meh can't access various things behind this firewall. Is the newer regen bracelet better than Barrows Gloves?

 

 

 

Ta

New lent out stuff yay ok bye tip

Barrow's gloves are still the best, but I suppose the new regeneration bracelet might be meaningful for pures who haven't done certain quests. You have to factor in the extra healing that the brace gives you too, I guess, but I think barrow's are still better.

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Finished the quest.

That's... Disappointing.

That's... Disappointing.

 

 

 

No spiffy items or anything? :?

That's... Disappointing.

 

 

 

No spiffy items or anything? :?

 

 

 

No. Well at least I didn't find anything.

 

 

 

You can get more kudos from varrock museum after the guest. and an exp lamp. (1k exp)