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| style="width: 259.333px; height: 20px;"|'''Quest Information'''
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||'''Location:''' Deep Forest
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||'''Coordinates: '''2021 14 2768
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| style="width: 259.333px; height: 20px;"|'''Level:''' 70
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||'''Starting NPC: ''' [[Captain Conrad]]
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'''Other NPCs:'''

* [[Akeros]]

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| style="width: 259.333px; height: 20px;"|'''Reward:'''
* 680 [[Gold]]
* 1322794 Experience

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==Overview==
[[Captain Conrad]] explains that the Auralocks have set up camp to make negotiations with the [[Centaur|Centaurs]]. He is disappointed that the Centaurs have rejected their offers and wishes they would be willing to work with the [[Ministry of Magicians|wizarding government]]. Find the Centaurs and attempt to successfully negotiate with them on behalf of the Auralocks.

==Quest Progression==
To begin this [[Quests|quest]], speak to the Captain Conrad [[General NPCs|NPC]] in the Deep Forest. He can be found at the Auralock Camp.

======Dialogue -======
* '''[1/7] '''Welcome back, thank you for your assistance in arresting that spy. Thankfully, the Deep Forest has been at peace since!
* '''[2/7] '''This means the Auralocks are now able to focus our attention on the other reason we are in the Deep Forest.
* '''[3/7] '''The Deep Forest is inhabited by Centaurs. Their role in magical politics is... complicated.
* '''[4/7] '''They have currently opted to be classified by the Ministry as "[[Mobs|creatures]]" along with things such as [[Dragon|Dragons]] or [[Manticore|Manticores]]. Though this doesn't quite make sense as they have above-human intelligence.
* '''[5/7] '''We want to begin involving them in wizarding politics and negotiate moving them into the "being" status, which would give them say in our government.
* '''[6/7] '''However, the Centaurs have not been receptive and are simply attacking us for 'invading' their forest.
* '''[7/7] '''I believe you have met [[Akeros]] though, the one Centaur that is most open to working with wizards. Would you be willing to deliver <span style="color: #8ac589;">[1 Letter of Negotiation]</span> to him so that we may begin to work together?


=====Objective 1 - Give Akeros the Letter of Negotiation=====
'''Description - '''

Take the <span style="color: #8ac589;">[1 Letter of Negotiation]</span> given to you by Conrad to Akeros the Centaur in the Deep Forest.

======Dialogue -======
* '''[1/4]''' Back again so soon for more? When will humans learn that Centaurs are not their slaves... No. I am not interested in making amends with the Auralocks.
* '''[2/4] '''Though perhaps I will read the letter if you can assist me in return. As a Centaur, I do not make decisions without consulting the stars. I, however, do not have all the required components for a divination ritual.
* '''[3/4] '''To ascend into the stars, I require a plant from the deepest depths. It is found in a clearing within the woods. Among those who croon as they devour their prey.
* '''[4/4] '''Return this item to me and we shall see about your letter.


=====Objective 2 - Retrieve the Components for the Divination Ritual=====
'''Description - '''

Determine which magical plant Akeros needs for his divination ritual, then return it to him.

======Dialogue -======
* '''[1/2] '''Thank you for retrieving this. I now have the component I need to consult the stars.
* '''[2/2] '''Are you ready to begin the ritual?


=====Objective 3 - Begin the Divination Ritual=====
'''Description - '''

Speak to Akeros to begin the divination ritual.

======Dialogue -======
* '''[1/2] '''I forget that you are new to the art of divination. The stars do not simply give us the answers, we must look for them.
* '''[2/2] '''Locate <span style="color: #8ac589;">[4 Star]</span>, then align the stars within the crystal ball. Only once this is complete will we receive the information we seek.


=====Objective 4 - Align the Stars=====
'''Description - '''

Align the stars by locating <span style="color: #8ac589;">[4 Star]</span> and placing them inside the crystal ball. Then, speak to Akeros.

======Dialogue -======
* '''[1/2] '''The stars have spoken to me. Centaurs will begin negotiations with the Ministry of Magicians.
* '''[2/2] '''Now, return to Captain Conrad and inform him that I have received his letter and would be open to meeting with him.


=====Objective 5 - Return to Captain Conrad=====
'''Description - '''

Return to Conrad to inform him of Akeros' willingness to begin negotiations with the Auralocks.

======Dialogue -======
* '''[1/1] '''You did it! You got the Centaurs to agree to meet with us! The Ministry appreciates your assistance.

==Tips==
* If you are having trouble finding Akeros, you can find him with the rest of the Centaurs. You can use the [[Commands|command]] <span style="color: #ccffcc;">'''''/map'''''</span> in-game to find the coordinates to the Centaurs.
* Be careful when searching for the plant, for those who coon when they devour their pray are also skilled venomous creatures that fly at terrifying speeds.
* Reading the Stars is part of a questline. You can not start this quest until you complete [[Plant Protection Program]].