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To Catch a Spider

Year 1335 AE / 1845 CC Storyline End of Dragons Chapter To Catch a Spider Locations

• Arborstone (Cantha)
• Warden's Folly (The Echovald Wilds)
• Brotherhood Woodlands (The Echovald Wilds)
• Xunlai Jade Junkyard (The Echovald Wilds)
• Mori Village (The Echovald Wilds)
• Melandru's Hope (The Echovald Wilds)

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Loading screen for Sayida's airship.

To Catch a Spider is the ninth chapter of the End of Dragons story.

Contents

• 1 Objectives
• 2 Rewards
• 3 Walkthrough
  • 3.1 Achievements
• 4 NPCs
  • 4.1 Allies
    • 4.1.1 Command Quarters
    • 4.1.2 Open world: Arborstone
    • 4.1.3 Open world: The Echovald Wilds
    • 4.1.4 Secret Cavern
  • 4.2 Foes
    • 4.2.1 Open world
• 5 Objects
• 6 Dialogue
  • 6.1 Arborstone (open world)
  • 6.2 Open World
  • 6.3 The Echovald Wilds: Speakers Camp
  • 6.4 The Echovald Wilds: Jade Brotherhood Camp
  • 6.5 The Echovald Wilds: Aetherblade Hideout
  • 6.6 The Echovald Wilds: Mori Village
  • 6.7 The Echovald Wilds: Secret Cavern
• 7 My story
• 8 Notes

Objectives[edit]

Devise your plan to locate Ankka.

• Wait for your team to set up in Arborstone.
• (Several Hours Later)
• Enter the Command Quarters.
• Check in with Marjory and Taimi
• (Optional) Speak with Taimi
• Look for Gorrik on the second level.
• Talk to Gorrik.
• (Optional) Find out what Ivan is doing in Arborstone.
• Meet Rama and Ayumi.

Work with the Kestrels to get information on Ankka.

• Enter the Echovald Wilds region of Echovald Forest.
• Choose to speak to the Kestrel at the Speakers camp.
  • Sabotage the Speakers while looking for a lead on Ankka.
  • Read the mail from "A Friend".
  • Speak to the undercover Kestrel spy.
  • Eavesdrop on the Speaker guards.
  • Locate the Speaker ritualist's interrogation notes.
  • Return to the Kestrel outside the Speakers camp.
  • Listen to the comms call with the Kestrels.
• Choose to speak to the Kestrel at the Jade Brotherhood camp.
  • Sabotage the Jade Brotherhood while looking for a lead to Ankka.
  • Read the mail from the Kestrel master spy.
  • Listen to the Jade Brotherhood Gossip.
  • Read the Jade Brotherhood security log.
  • Speak to the incarcerated Kestrel.
  • Return to the Kestrel outside the Jade Brotherhood Camp.
  • Listen to the comms call with the Kestrels.
• Investigate the Aetherblade Camp
• Listen to the "Ankka 1335-M77" audio log.
• Listen to the "Ankka 1335-A32" audio log.
• Discuss next steps with your team over comms.
• Regroup with Rama at Mori Village.

Cut off Ankka's avenue of escape.

• Locate the airship spotted near Melandru's Hope.
• Enter the strange door to locate the source of the signal.
• Explore the cavern.
• Board the airship.
• Speak to Canach and Sayida.
• Leave the airship and check in with your team.
• Make a plan with your allies.

Rewards[edit]

• Tale of Adventure (guaranteed)
• Bag of Loot (3) (guaranteed)
• Deluxe Gear Box (guaranteed)

Walkthrough[edit]

Arborstone

Interact with the door to move into the Command Quarters, where Marjory and a Taimi hologram are chatting. Speak with them, then optionally speak with Taimi too.

Exit the Command Quarters back into Arborstone. Head right to the teleporter (marked with the green gear symbol) to reach the upper floor. Head towards the marker on the mini-map, and you will find Gorrik behind a pillar.

Descend to the ground floor after speaking with Gorrik, and approach the marker to trigger a dialogue with Rama and Ayumi.

The Echovald Wilds

At this point, if you follow the direction of the markers, you will find yourself completing the two renown hearts, doing either Disrupt the Speakers' operations in their headquarters (80) or Infiltrate and sabotage operations in the Jade Brotherhood headquarters (80) will advanced the objectives list. You can however, choose to skip this and go directly to the  Aetherblade Hideout — (see the maps on that page for assistance finding the camouflage entrance) for the hidden achievement Stolen Thunder - skipping the hearts will bypass any opportunity to do the achievements Brotherhood Saboteur and Speakers Saboteur.

When you enter the Aetherblade Hideout, you will find two listening devices to interact with, Audio Log: Ankka 1335—A32 and Audio Log: Ankka 1335—M77. Once you've listened to both, your allies have a conversation over the radio system.

• Interact with the Journal on the far left (on the raised platform) for the achievement Evolution within Decay, and the "Notes" for Munitions Officer's Log.

Travel to Mori Village to talk to your allies, and then head over to Melandru's Hope.

Follow the markers on the world map to find a Strange Door to the Secret Cavern. Speak with Canach and Sayida on the airship, and then exit to make a plan with your allies.

Achievements[edit]

Stolen Thunder	End of Dragons: Act 3	0
Ayumi is impressed with your scouting abilities!	Located the Aetherblade Encampment in Echovald before the Kestrel Scouts	0

• Instead of choosing to speak with the renown heart Kestrel at either camp, go directly to  Aetherblade Hideout — and enter through the secret wall to trigger this achievement.
• Can be done at the same time as Brotherhood Saboteur or Speakers Saboteur if you enter the Aetherblade Hideout after receiving, but before reading, the mail from the Kestrel Master Spy. Or if you enter before doing the step that follows reading the mail.

Speakers Saboteur	End of Dragons: Act 3	1
Sabotage the Speakers to acquire intel on Ankka.	Sabotaged the Speakers to Acquire Intel on Ankka	1

NOTE: Achievement is not obtainable if the heart quest was completed prior to visiting the camp during the story step, you will need to wait until it resets (after the next daily reset) to complete it.

• Choose to speak with Kestrel Floi Grubbeak in Warden's Folly and complete the renown heart Disrupt the Speakers' operations in their headquarters (80).
• Mutually exclusive with Brotherhood Saboteur.
• Eligibility is tracked by the effect  Achievement Eligibility: Speakers Saboteur. You can log back out and back in, and get re-disguised reset the tracking effect.

Brotherhood Saboteur	End of Dragons: Act 3	1
Sabotage the Jade Brotherhood to acquire intel on Ankka.	Sabotaged the Jade Brotherhood to Acquire Intel on Ankka	1

NOTE: Achievement is not obtainable if the heart quest was completed prior to visiting the camp during the story step, you will need to wait until it resets (after the next daily reset) to complete it.

• Choose to speak with Kestrel Michiko in Brotherhood Woodlands and complete the renown heart Infiltrate and sabotage operations in the Jade Brotherhood headquarters (80).
• Mutually exclusive with Speakers Saboteur.
• Eligibility is tracked by the effect  Achievement Eligibility: Brotherhood Saboteur. You can log back out and back in, and get re-disguised reset the tracking effect.

Silenced Voices	End of Dragons: Act 3	1
Complete Shisokana's special mission parameters inside the Speakers camp.They never heard you coming. Objectives: 7 objectives in total Speak to Shisokana to receive further instructions. Go to the Jade Brotherhood camp. Steal the tech from the Jade Brotherhood lieutenant's chest. Return to the Speakers camp. Gain access to the Speaker ritualist's tent. Plant the stolen tech in the Speaker ritualist's tent. ... Inform the Speakers lieutenant of the ritualist's "betrayal."	7 Completed Shisokana's Special Mission Parameters	1

• Can only be started (first step only) during the To Catch a Spider story step (roughly when the heart is the objective of the story), as the associated NPC does not appear when the story is inactive.

1. Speak to Shisokana at the camp. - Talk to Shisokana to begin this achievement chain. Shisokana is located near the Speaker Camp entrance.
2. Go to the Jade Brotherhood camp. - Under disguise, simply enter into the Jade Brotherhood camp at Ingenuity Square in Brotherhood Woodlands.
3. Steal the tech from the Jade Brotherhood lieutenant's chest. - Located on the ground floor. From the entrance, take a left down the corridor, and then enter the room on the right. The chest is in the corner, between some Polluted Goop and a Jade Brotherhood Guard. Note - you will need to stand infront of the chest for a few seconds before the interactive option appears. This actions applies 4 stacks of suspicion on each of 3 pulses.
4. Return to the Speakers camp. - Under disguise, simply enter into the Speaker's Camp in Warden's Folly.
5. Gain access to the Speaker ritualist's tent. - Head to the southernmost set of tents in the camp. An Elite Speaker Guard is standing in front of three tents. Approach the rightmost one, and this step will trigger.
6. Plant the stolen tech in the Speaker ritualist's tent. - Interact with the same tent to drop off the evidence. Note: This actions applies 4 stacks of suspicion on each of 3 pulses.
7. Inform the Speakers lieutenant of the ritualist's "betrayal". - Head to the other tents on the opposite side of the camp (Speaker's Sanctum POI) and talk to the lieutenant. This will complete the achievement.

Jade Shadow	End of Dragons: Act 3	1
Complete Kage's special mission parameters inside the Jade Brotherhood camp.The Kestrels might have to make room in their ranks. Objectives: 7 objectives in total Speak to Kage to receive further instructions. Locate the Jade Brotherhood supply cache. Examine the Jade Brotherhood supply cache. Go to the Speakers camp. Locate and steal a source of arcane fire from the Speakers. Return to the supply cache in the Jade Brotherhood camp. ... Destroy the supply cache using the arcane flame to implicate the Speakers.	7 Completed Kage's Special Mission Parameters	1

• Can only be started (first step only) during the To Catch a Spider story step (roughly when the heart is the objective of the story), as the associated NPC does not appear when the story is inactive. Do note that there are two NPCs called "Kage" close to each other. The one who can start this achievement is located right besides Kestrel Michiko, on ground level.

1. Speak to Kage to receive further instructions. - To begin this achievement chain, talk to Kage, who spawns directly left of the Heart NPC while this story step is active.
2. Locate the Jade Brotherhood supply cache. - Located on the ground floor. From the entrance, go straight until you reach the news hologram platform and take a right towards the stair to the second floor, but then enter the room on the left. Run towards the end of the room, and the Brotherhood Supply Cache is under a box covered by camouflage netting. It is directly next to the napping Brotherhood Pistoleer.
3. Examine the Jade Brotherhood supply cache. - You must interact with the supply cache to move to the next stage of the achievement.
4. Go to the Speaker's camp. - Under disguise, simply enter into the Speakers Camp
5. Locate and steal a source of arcane fire from the Speakers. - Head to the central pillar below the vista and surrounded by numerous Speaker Guards. There will be a floating Arcane Torch which you can pick up. Note: This actions applies 4 stacks of suspicion on each of 3 pulses.
6. Return to the supply cache in the Jade Brotherhood camp. - Under disguise, simply re-enter into the Jade Brotherhood camp at Ingenuity Square in Brotherhood Woodlands.
7. Destroy the supply cache using the arcane flame to implicate the Speakers. - Return to the cache and light the cache on fire. This will complete the achievement.

Evolution within Decay	End of Dragons: Act 3	1
Find Ankka's old journal.We are all products of our environment.	Found Ankka's Old Journal	1

• Read Ankka's journal at the Aetherblade Hideout. Upon entering, head up the ramp on the left side and run to the end. The journal is on the ground.
• Can be done outside of the story.

Munitions Officer's Log	End of Dragons: Act 3	1
Find Renyak's "Notes"It seems like he understands the plan? Maybe?	Found Renyak's "Notes"	1

• Read "Notes" at the Aetherblade Hideout. It's on the right after entering.
• Can be done outside of the story.

Dancing Barefoot	The Echovald Wilds	0
Kicked off your shoes and got down with your bad self!	Danced barefoot on the dance floor of Canach's secret airship.	0

• Unequip your boots and use /dance with the dancing Revelers on the airship in the Secret Cavern.
• Can be done outside of the story.

To Catch a Spider	End of Dragons: Act 3	1  1
Set up a base of operations and reconnoiter.Journal: To Catch a Spider CompletedReward: Stash of Crimson Skull Coins	Completed To Catch a Spider	1

• Complete the chapter.

NPCs[edit]

Allies[edit]

Command Quarters[edit]

Asura

• Taimi (as a hologram)

Humans

• Kasmeer Meade (as a hologram)
• Marjory Delaqua

Open world: Arborstone[edit]

Asura

• Gorrik

Humans

• Detective Rama

Dredge

• Ivan

Tengu

• Ayumi

Open world: The Echovald Wilds[edit]

Asura

• Ankka (voice only)
• Gorrik

Dredge

• Ivan

Elder Dragons

• Aurene (voice only)

Humans

• Detective Rama

Sylvari

• Caithe (voice only)

Tengu

• Ayumi
• Imprisoned Kestrel Spy
• Kestrel Floi Grubbeak
• Kestrel Michiko
• Kestrel Scout
• Nangan

???[verification requested]

• Aetherblade Thug (voice only)

Secret Cavern[edit]

Asura

• Gorrik (voice only)

Dredge

• Ivan (voice only)

Humans

• Detective Rama (voice only)
• Marjory Delaqua (voice only)
• Sayida the Sly

Sylvari

• Canach

Tengu

• Ayumi (voice only)

Various

• Reveler

Foes[edit]

Open world[edit]

Various

• As an open world mission you can encounter any foe from the Echovald Wilds map and its events.

Objects[edit]

• Audio Log: Ankka 1335—A32
• Audio Log: Ankka 1335—M77
• Journal (Ankka's Notes)
• "Notes"
• Speaker Ritualist's Notebook
• Strange Door

Dialogue[edit]

Arborstone (open world)[edit]

Interacting with the Door to Command Quarters This door leads into the Command Quarters. Enter the Command Quarters. Leave the door alone. Entering the Command Quarters Taimi: I'm worried about Gorrik. He's so fixated on revenge... Marjory Delaqua: I know. I worry about him too. But I'm keeping an eye on him. I'll make sure he doesn't do anything stupid. Approaching Marjory and Taimi Taimi: Oh, hi, Commander! Did Kuunavang have anything more to say about the dragon cycle? <Character name>: Not yet. We're working hard to track down Ankka right now. Taimi: Understood! We're busy over here too... Speaking with Taimi Taimi: So much to do...so little time. Can I help you with something, Commander? How are things going with Joon? Taimi: Busy. Ever since you—ever since the reactor was destroyed, Joon's been trying to figure out how to fix it... Taimi: And see what we built! <Character name>: I did notice you look a little different. Taimi: Yes! Xunlai has an entire MedTech division. They make braces for conditions like mine. Taimi: They're incredible. I feel almost no pain when I'm wearing them. Taimi: I did a little tweaking to the design. Added some extra functionality. Taimi: Joon's going to incorporate my changes into Xunlai's next model. Ah, not right now. After speaking with Taimi, as you approach the exit door and the hologram switches to Kasmeer Lady Kasmeer Meade: And earlier, I managed to convince Ambassador Sianna to talk to the Minister of Agriculture about resilient food systems! Lady Kasmeer Meade: I admit, I surprised even myself. Marjory Delaqua: Well, I'm not at all surprised. Lady Kasmeer Meade: I miss you... Marjory Delaqua: I miss you too. Bedroll's been pretty lonely... Lady Kasmeer Meade: I've got a great big empty bed here at the palace... Marjory Delaqua: Oh yeah? You just rubbing that in or...? Lady Kasmeer Meade: Well, not just... If you approach while Marjory and Kasmeer are conversing Lady Kasmeer Meade: Oh! Hi, Commander... Marjory Delaqua: Do you mind...? Interacting with the Door to Arborstone This door leads back into the main hall of Arborstone. Exit to Arborstone. Leave the door alone. Speaking with Gorrik Gorrik: Hey, I've been experimenting with this: really interesting Canthan tech. Gorrik: It's an autonomously driven "deconstructor." Breaks down complex items into their component parts. <Character name>: So what are you working on here? Looks like some kind of Aetherblade tech. Gorrik: The Kestrels found it in Echovald, beeping like crazy. I think it's one of those airship transponders Renyak damaged. Ivan: There's no way it's from one of ours. That outer shell is too new. Ours were old. Garbage. Gorrik: No, it's definitely an Aetherblade transponder. Or was at some point. Gorrik: Only an Aetherblade would splice wire with a...used bandage. Ivan: How could it possibly be Aetherblade? Renyak could've fixed it up when he got here? I—I don't know. <Character name>: Could it help us find Ankka? Ivan: Maybe? Just need to triangulate the signal destination. You can do that, right? Gorrik: Can I do it, he asks. We'll get it done, Commander. Detective Rama: Commander, meet me at the entrance when you've got a minute. Ayumi's here with a new report about Ankka. Optionally speaking with Ivan Ivan: So, uh... You're probably wondering what I'm doing here. I'm glad you asked. Except you...didn't. I mean— Gorrik: Commander, I know I should've checked first, but I thought since Ivan didn't have anywhere else to go... (if sylvari) <Character name>: No, of course, Ivan. Maybe you can help us track down Ankka and the Aetherblades. (otherwise) <Character name>: No. I mean—no, of course, Ivan. Maybe you can help us track down Ankka and the Aetherblades. Ivan: Right, ah... Speaking of which, where is my captain? Is she with you? Is she—? I—I mean, is she... <Character name>: I'm sorry, Ivan. Ivan: Don't be sorry for Captain Trin. Be sorry for Ankka. You're going to get her. Right? <Character name>: I'll get her sooner if we're all working together. Ivan: Then I volunteer my services to your crew. If I think of anything that can help, I'll let you know. Meeting Rama and Ayumi Ayumi: Commander. I trust that you and your friends are comfortable? <Character name>: Very. The Kestrels have been more than accommodating. Thank you. Detective Rama: Ayumi was just telling me that Ankka's been pretty busy since her little escapade in the reactor. Ayumi: Putting it lightly. She's been sending Aetherblades to meet with both of the criminal gangs here in Echovald. Detective Rama: The Speakers and the Jade Brotherhood. Only thing they agree on is they don't agree on anything. <Character name>: Except working with Ankka, apparently. I should pay these gangs a visit. Ideally without them knowing. Ayumi: I've got Kestrels stationed outside each of their camps. Talk to them—they'll get you inside. Detective Rama: I'm going to head for Mori Village. Southeast Echovald. Meet me there when you're done. Optionally speaking with Rama or Ayumi Detective Rama: Got a lot of work to do if we're going to catch this Ankka person. What do you need? What can you tell me about the Jade Brotherhood? Detective Rama: Scavengers. Think of themselves as heroes of the downtrodden, but all they're doing is lining their own pockets. Detective Rama: They scoop up any discarded jade tech they can get their hands on, then sell it to people who don't know any better. Detective Rama: Even their name was scavenged for parts. They got nothing to do with the gang that went up against Am Fah. Tell me about the Speakers gang. Detective Rama: (heavy sigh) Fanatics. Started off a well-intentioned if quirky bunch of "environmental defenders." Detective Rama: But over time they went hardline. Started opposing any kind of technological progress. Detective Rama: Then a Warden, Tetra Earthcall, took control—weaponized their good intentions. Detective Rama: That's when they started enslaving spirits and bombing anyone they disagreed with. Detective Rama: Got 'em all convinced they're gonna become "immortal forest spirits" like her. How is it working alongside Ayumi? Detective Rama: The Kestrels—they're a force to be reckoned with. Wish I'd known about them sooner, honestly. Detective Rama: Now that we're all on the same side, maybe we've actually got a chance to get ahead of Ankka and the Void. That's all. Thanks. Ayumi: Anything you need, Commander? How will I get into the gang camps? Ayumi: Sometimes we Kestrels go places we aren't...exactly invited. Ayumi: Our spies have had a lot of practice crafting Brotherhood and Speaker illusions. They'll make sure you blend in. Any idea where the Aetherblades are hiding? Ayumi: We've seen hints of them here and there. They're mobile, and they don't leave a lot of clues behind. Ayumi: We found that transponder, the one we gave to Gorrik. Odd, though. Seems unlike them to leave that in the open. Thank you again for allowing us to stay here. Ayumi: You're most welcome. I like to think of Arborstone as...a big nest. Where everyone comes together. Ayumi: I want our hatchlings to be able to play here. Local merchants and businesses from far-off lands to work as one. Ayumi: We have big plans for this place. We're happy you're a part of them. You said you were a member of the "Kestrels"? Ayumi: Oh, yes! The Kestrels have been around since our ancestors fled to Echovald. Ayumi: A few tengu made it their job to protect the others on their way, and, voilá, the Kestrels were born. Ayumi: It's always been a loose association. No formal leadership. Ayumi: Old Kestrels train new Kestrels, and so the order goes on! It's not actually a perfect system, if I'm being honest... Ayumi: Lately, well, a few things've really gotten out of control. Gangs moved in, and they've been pushing people around. Ayumi: Innocent people died. Ayumi: I've been trying to get us to work together more, but, well, I'm pretty new at this... Ayumi: I'm not actually from Echovald, so...no one takes me seriously. That's all. Thanks.

Open World[edit]

Upon exiting Arborstone <Character name>: Aurene, Caithe? Did you ever catch up to Soo-Won? Aurene: We did. In the Jade Sea. We're working with the local authorities to keep her form moving beyond Cantha. Caithe: They didn't trust us at first. They'd seen the news bulletins blaming Aurene for Soo-Won's escape... Caithe: Only took one fairly devastating skirmish with the Void to convince them it was worth believing we are on their side. Aurene: They've sent word to Shing Jea to send more forces. We can only hope their government listens. Aurene: We can't let the Void spread to the rest of Tyria, and the Void follows wherever she goes. <Character name>: I know. We've already experienced its effects here in Echovald firsthand. We're on Ankka's trail now. Upon re-entering Arborstone, just inside the entrance Detective Rama: Hey, great detective work back there. You read that crime scene like a book. Marjory Delaqua: Thanks. I used to do it full-time. Before I got drafted to save the world. Detective Rama: So, when you're not saving the world, what do you like to do for fun...? Marjory Delaqua: Don't have a lot of free time, but I try to spend as much of it as I can with my girlfriend. Detective Rama: Oh! Well, yeah, I mean, naturally. Of course. That is, uh, yeah, reasonable.

The Echovald Wilds: Speakers Camp[edit]

Talking to Kestrel Floi Grubbeak at the Speakers Camp (southwest) Ayumi should have sent word. I need to investigate the Speakers. I was briefed on the situation. One of our spies might have seen something, but they're busy right now. If you were to help with our mission, it would free them up to talk. You'll need a disguise. I'll do that then. Disguise me. (same as "I understand the situation already. Can you disguise me?") Just give me a minute to prepare myself. What are you doing? The Speakers are plotting some kind of big attack. We're trying to slow them down by sabotaging their operations, but we haven't made much of a dent yet. Maybe I can help? As long as you can do it without getting caught. And if you do get caught, you never saw me. If you want to do it, I'll disguise you as one of their members. Any advice? Try to act only when their backs are turned. Especially the Wardens. What should I do? What's your style? I like to fight. You could off a few guards, though it'll be hard to make that subtle. You could spar with some newer recruits—beat them badly enough, and it might convince them they made the wrong call joining up. Tell me more. Humiliation? On it. I'm good at messing up stuff. You could free the spirits they've got imprisoned in urns. If you're any good at defusing bombs, it would be good to get those out of their hands. Just don't blow yourself up doing it. What else? Can do. Anything particularly challenging? Challenging, eh? One of my associates is inside posing as a spirit keeper in the sanctum at the back of the compound. Give them the pass phrase, "From the smallest seed grows the biggest tree." "From the smallest..." Okay, I'll try to remember. Anything else? Okay, I'll do my best to remember... On second thought, I think I'm ready. Never mind. Simple enough. Never mind. Hmm, maybe I can come back and help later. I understand the situation already. Can you disguise me? Of course. What sort of disguise would you like? Give me a feminine appearance. Give me a masculine appearance. Neither of those. Never mind. I'd like to browse your wares, please. Sorry... Interacting with the Arcane Torch as part of the Jade Shadow achievement This magical torch appears to burn with an unquenchable fire. It would certainly destroy the Jade Brotherhood supply cache, and the method would suggest the Speakers were responsible. "Appropriate" the arcane torch. Talking to the Speaker Lieutenant as part of the Silenced Voices achievement Speaker Lieutenant: Welcome, child. I have not seen you within our sacred grove before. I sense a...longing within you. You crave knowledge. You've come to the right place. I will guide you. Pardon me, honored one, but there's something I must tell you. My time is valuable, but you have the look of someone with important—no, dire—news to share. Tell me what troubles you, child. I saw a ritualist hide something in his tent. It looked like...jade tech. What! It was wise of you to bring this to me. Thank you, child. I only wish to serve our case as best I can... I have no need of your guidance just now. Mail received after completing the Speakers heart (southwest)

A Friend Rendezvous You don't know me, but I've been watching your actions, and it's clear that your cause and mine align. Meet me atop the arch at the western edge of the camp overlooking the Speaker's Sanctum.

Talking to the Speaker Lieutenant after completing the heart Speaker Lieutenant: I see a familiar shimmer around you. You're disguised, just the same as me. What brings you into the Speakers' camp? Sabotage? I'm trying to locate a sky pirate named Ankka. She's an Aetherblade. Aetherblades... One of them was caught infiltrating the camp a few days ago, trying to pilfer some arcane artifacts. That's all I know. Guards from the southeast lookout were on watch that day. Where can I find these guards? I don't think they're on shift for another couple hours, so they'll probably be on break by the tents near their lookout. I see. Thank you for the information. Let's talk later. Approaching the off-duty sentries at the south side of Warden's Folly Speaker Assassin: What happened with that outsider we caught? Speaker Scout: Tetra gave the sky pirate to the ritualists for...a chat. Speaker Scout: Apparently they got a lot out of him. Saw a notebook that was full of intel change hands. Speaker Scout: Yingge said the screams were...well, he's still not sleeping through the night. Better we don't know what happened. Interacting with the Speaker Ritualist's Notebook at Speaker's Sanctum in Warden's Folly Speaker Ritualist's Notebook

These outsiders—Aetherblades, they call themselves—are as arrogant and stupid as Tetra believed them to be. The subject claimed to have been searching for cast-off "technology," but judging from the steam-based devices it carried on its person, they lag far behind Canthan technocrats. Under my supervision, the thief confessed to numerous crimes, ranging from the most petty acts of larcency up to and including the wholesale murder of many innocents during an attack on one of northern Tyria's major cities. Needless to say, I will sleep soundly after this.

Through their screams, the subject was quite insistent about their desire to return to their homelands, though the subject made the ludicrous claim that they could traverse the Mists with the same ease that a skiff parts the waters of Lake Lutgardgis[sic]. The subject claimed to be searching for a specific part that would help them in that mission.

Before we could pry out any more details. Tetra ordered me to stop. She told me that the pirate band's leader, an individual going by Ankka, had approached her with a proposal. We assumed she was after her lackey, but no...she was only interested in the technology that was on the subject. While Tetra was busy considering the terms of the deal, the pirates simply...withdrew from negotiations.

Tetra was not pleased by their sudden change of heart, though I am skeptical that the scoundrels would have upheld any deal we might have brokered. For my part, I'm happy enough with how things have gone, as it gives me more time with my subject. I believe there are many more gems to uncover in this one.

Radio chatter with your allies Detective Rama: Learn anything at the Speakers camp, Commander?

The Echovald Wilds: Jade Brotherhood Camp[edit]

Talking to Kestrel Michiko at the Jade Brotherhood camp (north) The outsider. I heard you might be around, and that you're a friend. If you're here to infiltrate the Jade Brotherhood, I can help. What's involved? Just let me know how you want to look, and I'll set you up with a mesmer glamour. Then we'll talk about what you do inside. Ready? Give me a feminine appearance. Give me a masculine appearance. Neither one of those. Forget it. I'll deal with this later. What is this place? (see dialogue section at Kestrel Michiko) What should I do inside? (see dialogue section at Kestrel Michiko) I'll just be going. After choosing a disguise (see dialogue section at Kestrel Michiko) Talking to Kage as part of the Jade Shadow achievement You are the "commander" Ayumi briefed us on, yes? I'm glad you're here. I think this arrangement might prove to be mutually beneficial. Did you have time to consider a proposal? Sure! If I can help the Kestrels, I will. We've identified a cache of tech in the Jade Brotherhood that needs to be destroyed, and it needs to look as though the Speakers were responsible. Did you have an idea of how to go about that? Enter the Brotherhood camp in disguise, and identify the cache and its weakness. Then go to the Speakers, identify the right tool for the job, and return to use it on the cache. That'll hurt both gangs. Clever. I'm on it! Actually, let me get back to you. Mail received after completing the Jade Brotherhood heart (north)

Kestrel Master Spy Guards Commander, Ayumi was right about you. I've already seen the impact of your efforts inside the camp. One of our scouts reported hearing a pair of guards talking about the Aetherblades. Before he could hear the relevant details, however, they left for their break. The scout followed as close as they could and managed to hear that the pair were going to take their break "near the waterfall." Perhaps you can find them and learn more.

Approaching the off-duty guards at the north end of the Jade Brotherhood camp Brotherhood Pistoleer: Meeting went sideways real fast, apparently. Aetherblade had some kinda device that revealed a Kestrel was spying on us... Brotherhood Pistoleer: He assumed it was a setup and that we were planning to cheat him. Brotherhood Junker: So what happened after that? Brotherhood Pistoleer: All I heard's that it ended badly for the Aetherblade. Rest of the story's probably in the security log. Interacting with the Brotherhood Security Report (one level up - use the Jade Teleporter) Brotherhood Security Log

Confidential. Jade Brotherhood Eyes Only!

Security Log (cont'd.)—Prepared by Guard Hayou

The outsider, a low-ranking member of the pirate band dubbing themselves "Aetherblades," approached the negotiation with the stated intention to bargain for some sort of technology. Shortly after discussions began, the pirate jumped up and brandished some sort of device in one hand and drew their sword with the other. The device sent a beam of energy toward one of the perimeter guards, dispelling the mesmeric energy around them, revealing them to be a disguised Kestrel spy.

While four of our members leapt to contain the spy, detaining him quickly, the Aetherblade bared his fangs with a growl, yelling, "Treason!" and began to attack the nearest of our brothers. The charr are well known for their ferocity, and to his credit, the Aetherblade cut down three of our number before anyone could react. However, numbers won the day, and we were able to end the pirate's life quickly, then disposed of the body.

Our scouts report that the Aetherblades believe we still have their man in custody, and Chul-Moo has tentatively agreed to a meeting with their leader, an asura named Ankka. Chul-Moo believes the entire band of brigands is highly unstable, maintaining their ruse until they can devise an adequate contingency plan.

As for the Kestrel, the spy has been imprisoned in one of the upper rooms across from the security room. Chul-Moo suspects that the spy knows more about these Aetherblades and their leader, and he wishes to glean everything he can from the treacherous tengu before making a decision on his fate.

Speaking with the Imprisoned Kestrel Spy Imprisoned Kestrel Spy: I hear you skulking around out there. Are you here to mock me? I've spent countless hours here, right under your noses. It took an outsider to figure it out. I'm not Brotherhood either. The master spy outside disguised me. Ah, well, if you're here to rescue me, I'm not quite ready to go yet. I'm getting more intelligence just sitting here listening to the arrogant fools brag than I did when I was undercover. I'll let him know you're fine for now. I'm looking for an asura: Ankka. Mm. Before they put me in here, I overheard a guard say that Ankka was looking to deal, but sounded to them like she just wanted the tech. That she didn't even ask if her compatriot was alive. That sounds like Ankka. What happened with the deal? Word around camp was she pulled out at the last minute. No explanation, no reason. Just no-showed. Hmm...thanks for the info. I'll let the Kestrels know you're okay. I'll be back in a bit. Radio chatter with your allies upon leaving the camp following completion of the heart Ayumi: Commander, what'd you find at the Jade Brotherhood camp? <Character name>: They'd captured an Aetherblade. But Ankka was after her stolen tech, not the pirate's life. Then she backed out. Ayumi: Dooming the pirate. Though also ensuring the gang kept the stolen technology. Kestrel Scout: Commander, we found the Aetherblades' camp. Seems Ankka's long gone, but there might still be some clues on site. <Character name>: Excellent work. I'll head over there soon. Get a look at their defenses? Kestrel Scout: A score of angry sky pirates with swords and guns. Nothing you can't handle, if I may be so bold. Marjory Delaqua: Heh. This one's got you figured, Commander.

The Echovald Wilds: Aetherblade Hideout[edit]

Entering the Aetherblade Hideout before reaching the objective "Investigate the Aetherblade Camp" <Character name>: Looks like I just found our secret Aetherblade camp. Kestrel Scout: Marking its location now, Commander. I'll make sure the other Kestrels know about it. Interacting with Audio Log: Ankka 1335—A32 (left side of the hideout) Ankka: First thing that happens when we make camp? The locals have to show their teeth. Prove who's in charge. Ankka: Two of my pirates got caught. Normally I'd shrug it off as a loss, but I'm not that lucky. Ankka: They'd been salvaging parts for a new Mist portal device. Then they were captures, along with the parts. Ankka: But I should be realistic. Even if I get those parts, the portal device is a long shot. Ankka: Which is nice, in a way. Negotiation is so much easier without emotional attachment. Interacting with Audio Log: Ankka 1335—M77 (right side of the hideout) Ankka: Pretty sure the Jade Brotherhood's gonna want to hang on to the tech, so the Speakers should— Aetherblade Thug: Captain! There's a—it's an Aetherblade ship! Just passed overhead! Ankka: That is—as you know—completely impossible. Aetherblade Thug: We know what we saw, Captain. Got a quick scan before it disappeared. It's got a functional portal device on board. Ankka: Hm. Well. That's interesting. Show me where it was headed. Radio chatter with your allies after listening to both audio logs, also upon returning to The Echovald Wilds prior to reaching Mori Village <Character name>: So Ankka's trying to rebuild their Mist portal device. Each of the captured Aetherblades had a piece she needed. Ayumi: Then that mystery airship appears with a working model on board. Detective Rama: Ankka cancels the negotiations and turns her focus to finding the airship. Which means we should probably find it first. Ivan: Hey, Commander! It's Ivan! You know, from work? I think me an' Gorrik have a lead there. Where can we all meet? Ayumi: I've got my hands full with the Speakers and the Jade Brotherhood, so I have to sit this out. Rama's waiting at our village. Gorrik: We're on our way!

The Echovald Wilds: Mori Village[edit]

Approaching your allies at Mori Village Detective Rama: Commander! Over here. Speaking with Rama Nangan: Welcome to Mori Village. I was just finishing up showing your friends around. Gorrik: Apparently we're the first asura and dredge to be invited into the village. Detective Rama: Yeah, real honor. Maybe we should—? Gorrik: Right. Commander, that transponder the Kestrels found? It's weird, but it was on its own network. Ivan: But still technically Aetherblade! When I activated the transponders, it started broadcasting its signal. Gorrik: Whoever's piloting that ship probably got spooked and threw it overboard, which is how we found it. Detective Rama: And it seems like the transponder's still communicating with the ship. Signal's weak, but it points to Melandru's Hope. <Character name>: Then it sounds like I'm headed to Melandru's Hope to find us an airship. Good work, you two. Speaking again with Rama before leaving (or maybe just waiting a bit) Detective Rama: All these gangs running around—can't be easy getting supplies in here. Nangan: We manage. But only just. Ivan: You don't have to sugarcoat it. I used to double as the ship's cook. I know a hungry crowd when I see one. Nangan: Unfortunately we have far more than a ship's worth of gulltes to feed. Ivan: I hear ya. One time I had to feed my whole crew with a single prismatic ooze and a block of salt. Gorrik: Are prismatic oozes even edible? Ivan: It damn sure was when I got done with it.

The Echovald Wilds: Secret Cavern[edit]

Entering the extremely vague area marked on the world map Gorrik: You're headed in the right direction, Commander. Somewhere that way. Whilst still locating the airship, following the green arrows on the world map Ivan: Just got a slight uptick in signal strength. I think you're getting closer. Entering the little green circle on the world map, facing the Strange Door Gorrik: Signal's spiking, Commander! You've got to be right on top of the source. <Character name>: Well, I'm just looking at a strange door. Are you sure this is it? Gorrik: The signal doesn't lie. Take a look inside. Interacting with the Strange Door A strange door is wedged into the rock face, framed by thick wooden beams. Open the door to investigate where the signal is coming from. Leave the door alone. Approaching the airship <Character name>: I'm inside and...there IS an airship. It's got Aetherblade markings, all right... I'll keep you all posted. Boarding the airship Familiar-Sounding Voice (Male): Captain, we have a trespasser! Prepare deck-side defenses! Familiar-Sounding Voice (Female): We don't have any deck-side defenses. Also, you don't order me around. I order you around. Familiar-Sounding Voice (Male): Belay that order, Captain! We've got an old friend clambering aboard! Canach: Was wondering when you'd show up, Commander. Come on inside, we'll have a drink. Sayida the Sly: We drank all the drinks. Approaching Canach and Sayida <Character name>: Sayida. Canach. I have to assume you're here on purpose. Canach: On purpose, with purpose! Commander, you are looking at the world's largest— Sayida the Sly: Only. Canach: —flying VIP social club and gourmet restaurant. Unfortunately, we lack the room...and willpower for expansion. Sayida the Sly: He says that like it's my fault. <Character name>: Okay. I stuck with you as long as I could, but we're going to talk about something else now. <Character name>: Captain Trin of the Aetherblades was murdered by her first mate, Ankka. Ankka wants this ship. Sayida the Sly: She can get in line. <Character name>: I need her to think she can skip the line. Nothing we've done has surprised her. I want to change that. Canach: You want to use us as bait? To draw out your murderous pirate? See, this is why I miss you, Commander. Sayida the Sly: What exactly would we get out of this suicide pact you're proposing? Marjory Delaqua: As saviors of Cantha? Pretty sure Kas could negotiate that into a favorable rate on a site for Canach's "social club." Sayida the Sly: A site off my ship? Canach: Well, let's not be too— Sayida the Sly: Done. Canach: —hasty. Okay. Consider us bait, Commander. Exiting the ship Ayumi: Smart thinking, Commander. We can lay a trap for Ankka wherever that ship's going to moor. Gorrik: She won't go down without a fight. Detective Rama: Should pick a spot where people are least likely to get hurt. Ayumi: The Xunlai Jade scrap yard. Right in the center of Echovald. That'll be quiet enough. Ivan: I could send out a false message on their comms network! I've been working on a relay... Gorrik: Ooh, yes! Ankka will definitely hear it. And if she knows there aren't any defenses, she might get overconfident. Gorrik: At least overconfident enough to bring the Extractor along for a speedy getaway. Ivan: Message sent and received! <Character name>: Good work, Ivan. Everyone, come to the airship, and we'll escort it to the scrap yard. Ivan: Ivan's on the way! Gorrik: That's probably not the best idea. If I can hack around your photon forge, so can Ankka. Marjory Delaqua: You can monitor Aetherblade chatter from Arborstone, Ivan. Be our eyes and ears. Ivan: All right. Just...promise me she won't get away. <Character name>: She won't get away. Interacting with the Strange Door again from inside This door leads back out into the Echovald Wilds. Return to Echovald Wilds. Leave the door alone. Interacting with the second Strange Door (floor of cavern, south) This door seems to lead deeper into the depths of the Echovald Wilds. It bolts from the inside, so you think that once you leave, you can't come back this way. Exit to Echovald Wilds. Leave the door alone.

My story[edit]

“ If tracking down Ankka wasn't our top priority before, it sure as hell is now. Her Extractor might be the only way to pacify Soo-Won. We need to find her. The Kestrels provided us with two leads: The first was a piece of Aetherblade tech they'd found in Echovald. The second was intel on Ankka's movements. Gorrik believed the tech to be one of the airship transponders damaged by Renyak. With some time, he might be able to use it to help us. As for Ankka's movements, according to Ayumi, she'd been sending Aetherblades to talk with both the Speakers and the Jade Brotherhood. What is she planning? I have to know. *** While Aurene and Caithe worked to keep Soo-Won within the Jade Sea, the Kestrels helped me infiltrate the gang camps to learn more about Ankka's dealings. Apparently, she'd been negotiating with both sides before abruptly backing out. Why? All became clear when we located the Aetherblades' camp. Ankka was long gone, but her audio logs remained. As it turned out, she was trying to build a Mist portal device, and both the Speakers and Brotherhood possessed parts that she needed. The reason she backed out of talks with them? Reports of a new Aetherblade airship that just arrived in the area—complete with a working portal device, according to their scans. Ankka no longer needed to build her own. Using the newly repaired transponder, Gorrik was able to trace the airship's signal to Melandru's Hope. We need to beat Ankka there at all costs. *** After some searching, we located the ship in a well-hidden cavern. Its owners—our old friends, Canach and Sayida! They've come to Cantha to start a new business venture: a social club / gourmet restaurant. I apprised them of our current situation with Ankka and offered them a proposal: let us use their ship as bait to draw Ankka out and, in return, we'll help them with the setup of their establishment. We had an accord. The best place to lure Ankka is the Xunlai Jade Junkyard, at the center of Echovald. No bystanders will get caught in the crossfire there. Ivan, who has now pledged himself to our cause, sent out a false message to the Aetherblades' comms network. This entire time, Ankka has been one step ahead of us. But not anymore. Our trap is set. — My story

Notes[edit]

• The Jade Shadow and Silenced Voices achievements can only be completed whilst the story step "To Catch a Spider" is active.
• Unlike the other EoD story chapters, this one does not give Tales of Adventure upon repeating it on a character who has previously completed this chapter.
• In case you cannot find the Aetherblade camp, Anet explains how to access it here.

End of Dragons storyline

Act 1	Convergence → Old Friends → Outreach → Your Kind of People → Can't Trust a Pirate
Act 2	The Scenic Route → The Future in Jade → Deepest Secrets
Act 3	Fallout → To Catch a Spider → Empty
Act 4	In the Name of the Law → Weight of the World
Act 5	Extraction Point → The Only One → The Cycle, Reborn
What Lies Beneath	A Raw Deal → On the Case → An Air of Mystery → Deep Trouble
Deep Research	Sleuthing a Solution
What Lies Within	A Plan Emerges → Bottle Your Emotions → Emotional Release → Entrapment → Full Circle
Interlude	Interlude: Forward
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