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'''The Laughing Knives:''' Cutthroat Frenzy
'''The Quiet Blade:''' Veiled Backs..."

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Created page with "__NOTOC__ {{Quest |name=Exemplar of Deception |image=PriestofBristlebane.png |zone=Rivervale |giver=Priest of Bristlebane |minlvl=55 |classes=Rogue |faction=None |relatedzones=Rivervale, Castle Felstar, Temple of Light |relatednpcs=Priest of Bristlebane, Rennik Vale, Mountain Bandit, Vaelis Duskryn, Desert Bandit |reward=Path Choice Reward:<br> '''The Laughing Knives:''' Cutthroat Frenzy<br> '''The Quiet Blade:''' Veiled Backs..."

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{{Quest
|name=Exemplar of Deception
|image=PriestofBristlebane.png
|zone=[[Rivervale]]
|giver=[[Priest of Bristlebane]]
|minlvl=55
|classes=[[Rogue]]
|faction=None
|relatedzones=[[Rivervale]], [[Castle Felstar]], [[Temple of Light]]
|relatednpcs=[[Priest of Bristlebane]], [[Rennik Vale]], [[Mountain Bandit]], [[Vaelis Duskryn]], [[Desert Bandit]]
|reward=Path Choice Reward:<br>
'''The Laughing Knives:''' Cutthroat Frenzy<br>
'''The Quiet Blade:''' Veiled Backstab
|walkthrough=

''This is the [[Rogue]] Exemplar quest. Players are tested through deception, panic, precision, and restraint before choosing between the path of the Laughing Knives or the path of the Quiet Blade.''

'''Important:''' Players may only choose one path. Once a path is chosen, the decision cannot be undone.

== Walkthrough ==

=== Step 1: Speak with Priest of Bristlebane ===

Speak with [[Priest of Bristlebane]] in [[Rivervale]] to begin the quest.

The [[Priest of Bristlebane]] sends you to seek someone who understands how fear and disorder can be turned into weapons without losing control of them.

=== Step 2: Speak with Rennik Vale ===

Travel to [[Castle Felstar]] and speak with [[Rennik Vale]].

[[Rennik Vale]] explains that former members of the [[Laughing Knives]] have abandoned discipline and now spread fear without purpose.

He sends you west of [[Castle Felstar]] to hunt down the fallen members of the [[Laughing Knives]].

=== Step 3: Collect Laughing Knife Sigils ===

Travel west from [[Castle Felstar]] and defeat [[Mountain Bandit]] mobs.

Collect the following quest items:

* [[Laughing Knife Sigil]] x6

After collecting all six [[Laughing Knife Sigil]] items, return to [[Rennik Vale]].

=== Step 4: Return to Rennik Vale ===

Return to [[Rennik Vale]] with the six [[Laughing Knife Sigil]] items.

After the turn-in, return to the [[Priest of Bristlebane]] in [[Rivervale]].

=== Step 5: Return to Priest of Bristlebane ===

Return to [[Priest of Bristlebane]].

The priest sends you to seek someone who understands patience, precision, and the unseen kill.

=== Step 6: Speak with Vaelis Duskryn ===

Travel to [[Temple of Light]] and speak with [[Vaelis Duskryn]].

[[Vaelis Duskryn]] explains that former members of the [[Quiet Blade]] have lost their purpose and now kill with cold precision and no restraint.

He sends you south of [[Temple of Light]] to hunt them down.

=== Step 7: Collect Veiled Marks ===

Travel south from [[Temple of Light]] and defeat [[Desert Bandit]] mobs.

Collect the following quest items:

* [[Veiled Mark]] x6

After collecting all six [[Veiled Mark]] items, return to [[Vaelis Duskryn]].

=== Step 8: Return to Vaelis Duskryn ===

Return to [[Vaelis Duskryn]] with the six [[Veiled Mark]] items.

After the turn-in, return to the [[Priest of Bristlebane]].

=== Step 9: Choose Your Path ===

Return to [[Priest of Bristlebane]] in [[Rivervale]].

At this point, you must choose one of two paths:

* '''The Laughing Knives'''
* '''The Quiet Blade'''

'''Important:''' This choice is permanent and cannot be undone.

== Path One: The Laughing Knives ==

=== Step 10A: Choose The Laughing Knives ===

Choose the Laughing Knives path.

This path focuses on controlled chaos, fear, confusion, and overwhelming groups of enemies through disorder.

The [[Priest of Bristlebane]] sends you back to [[Rennik Vale]].

=== Step 11A: Return to Rennik Vale ===

Return to [[Rennik Vale]] after choosing the Laughing Knives path.

He asks you to continue hunting former [[Laughing Knives]] and place their sigils into the [[Laughing Knife Cache]] beside him.

=== Step 12A: Earn The Laughing Knives Faction ===

Continue defeating [[Mountain Bandit]] mobs and collecting [[Laughing Knife Sigil]] items.

Turn in the required items at the [[Laughing Knife Cache]].

Accepted turn-in item:

* [[Laughing Knife Sigil]]

Each turn-in increases your standing with [[The Laughing Knives]].

Continue turn-ins until you reach 2,000 faction with [[The Laughing Knives]].

=== Step 13A: Return to Rennik Vale ===

After reaching 2,000 faction with [[The Laughing Knives]], return to [[Rennik Vale]].

He sends you back to the [[Priest of Bristlebane]].

=== Step 14A: Claim the Laughing Knives Reward ===

Return to [[Priest of Bristlebane]].

Completing this path unlocks the '''Cutthroat Frenzy''' reward through a Class Master.

== Path Two: The Quiet Blade ==

=== Step 10B: Choose The Quiet Blade ===

Choose the Quiet Blade path.

This path focuses on patience, precision, restraint, and ending conflict before danger is fully understood.

The [[Priest of Bristlebane]] sends you back to [[Vaelis Duskryn]].

=== Step 11B: Return to Vaelis Duskryn ===

Return to [[Vaelis Duskryn]] after choosing the Quiet Blade path.

He asks you to continue hunting former [[Quiet Blade]] members and place their Bloodstained Coins into the [[Quiet Blade Reliquary]] beside him.

=== Step 12B: Earn The Quiet Blade Faction ===

Continue defeating [[Desert Bandit]] mobs and collecting the required quest items.

Turn in the required items at the [[Quiet Blade Reliquary]].

Accepted turn-in item:

* [[Bloodstained Coin]]

Each turn-in increases your standing with [[The Quiet Blade]].

Continue turn-ins until you reach 2,000 faction with [[The Quiet Blade]].

=== Step 13B: Return to Vaelis Duskryn ===

After reaching 2,000 faction with [[The Quiet Blade]], return to [[Vaelis Duskryn]].

He sends you back to the [[Priest of Bristlebane]].

=== Step 14B: Claim the Quiet Blade Reward ===

Return to [[Priest of Bristlebane]].

Completing this path unlocks the '''Veiled Backstab''' reward through a Class Master.

== Notes ==

* This quest is only available to [[Rogue]] players.
* Players must choose either the Laughing Knives path or the Quiet Blade path.
* Once chosen, the path cannot be changed.
* The Laughing Knives path requires 2,000 faction with [[The Laughing Knives]].
* The Quiet Blade path requires 2,000 faction with [[The Quiet Blade]].

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