| Basics of Mining |
| Required: Harnquist's Raw Materials quest. |
| → Go to Fholen Medraa |
| YOU: I'm searching for some hints on mining, can you help me? |
| Fholen: Ah, so you want to have me speak of my past? |
| Fholen: Eh, I was a miner in the Jade caves to the north of Ojaveda for many years. |
| Fholen: I've specialized in refining and cutting gems in recent years. |
| YOU: Well, I'm searching for information on basic ore, like iron, tin, not specifically gems. |
| Fholen: Well, the extraction is about the same, and I have been with miners all my life. |
| YOU: Where can I get iron ore?. |
| Fholen: Oh well, you can easily buy it from a miner. |
| Fholen: But it seems you are interested in how the whole process works, so you may try to extract it yourself! |
| Fholen: It's not that hard, there are some rich veins just near Hydlaa. |
| YOU: Ok, can you let me know where are the mines located? |
| Fholen: The mines are not too hard to find. |
| Fholen: You should exit from Hydlaa going north which is the gate past Kada-El's tavern next to the windowless tower. |
| Fholen: Then travel into the forest, turning left at the first 'T' intersection you should continue until you arrive in an open outdoor area. |
| Fholen: In that outdoor area there is an iron mine just up and over the hill to your right. |
| Fholen: The mine is in the hillside which surrounds a flat area. |
| YOU: How do I recognize a good place to mine? |
| Fholen: You should closely analyze the terrain and search for the good rocks! |
| Fholen: Well, at least you should not search through the grass |
| - Fholen Medraa laughs. |
| YOU: I am interested in understanding which equipment is needed. |
| Fholen: There is one very important thing you need: a rock pick. |
| Fholen: You can obtain the rock pick from any blacksmith. |
| Fholen: To get better at mining all you need to do is mine, anything, you will get more skilled and experienced with every attempt! |
| YOU: So just a rock pick, sounds good. |
| Fholen: Yes, remember to equip your rock pick in your right hand, and then to search the ground. |
| Fholen: You will need also some good muscles |
| - Fholen Medraa smiles. |
| Fholen: There is an Enkidukai over in Ojaveda who will tell you more about mining if you're ever interested. |
| Fholen: Ah, and I know folks like to know where else to get little jobs or tasks from folks. |
| Fholen: The Hydlaa Vigesimi, herself, Amidison Stronghand, was asking something about Stonehammers and mining, which I found odd. |
| Fholen: Maybe if you see her you can ask about it. |
| Fholen: And speaking of dwarves, Lorytia Starhammer is always worth a visit if you're out by the Eagle fortress sometime. |
| Fholen: Goodbye for now. |
| QUEST COMPLETED |
| Rewards: 10 Faction with Crafting Association, 9400 XP. |