[Corrderio]

This post is the third in a series introducing several of the notorious monsters (NMs) making their debut in the forthcoming December version update. Read on for details regarding one of these new creatures, the mission being launched to capture it, and the rewards available for those who complete the task.

[Corrderio]

An alchemically enhanced biological weapon prototype spawned deep within the bowels of the Amalj'aa stronghold of Pagl'than, Zanig'oh is far more dangerous than its scalekin cousins in the wild, or even those drakes trained for war by the beast tribe, and therefore has been deemed an imminent threat to the royal sultanate of Ul'dah. Spikes affixed to its four legs keep the creature in constant pain, multiplying its ferocity on the battlefield, while powerful wards branded into its already-thick scales serve to further increase its resistance to even the most potent of magicks.

Operation: Bloody Scales



The past moons have seen a significant rise in the number of armored caravans being laid to waste by some terrible, unidentified foe. According to intelligence gathered by agents of the Horn and Hand, most of the bodies found among the wreckage have been inflicted with a profuse number of bites, cuts, and burns akin to those found on victims of drake attacks. Some of the victims, however, exhibit bane-sores of a differing variety—these coming from what appear to be swords or spears. This has led the Brotherhood of the Broken Blade to believe that these unfortunate incidents are not merely random attacks by wild creatures, but precisely orchestrated assaults by the Amalj'aa to disrupt the flow of goods into Ul'dah. Brave volunteers are sought to embark on a mission to prove once and for all that the desert tribe is behind the attacks.

Levequest Location:
Broken Water

Those who are successful in slaying Zanig'oh will be rewarded with a special item known as an Allagan runestone. There are a dozen in all, each representing one of the twelve deities who watch over the peoples of Eorzea. Rumor has that in Ul'dah resides a young trader named Rowena who seeks these rare stones and is offering pieces of finely crafted equipment in exchange.

The following is an example of some of the items available for barter:

Buccaneer Attire

These fashionable accouterments crafted from lightweight, water-resistant materials are the perfect accent to the active lifestyle of today's modern swashbuckler.



Favors: Disciples of War
Optimal Rank: 47

*Buccaneer's Tricorne
Defense 53
Magic Defense 68
Evasion 18
Resilience 61
HP: +24
INT: +3
Elemental Resistances: +24

Runestone Required: Allagan Runestone - Azeyma

*Buccaneer's Boots
Defense 36
Magic Defense 59
Evasion 36
Resilience 47
DEX: +1
Elemental Resistances: +15
Defense 36
Magic Defense 59
Evasion 36
Resilience 47
DEX: +1
Elemental Resistances: +15

Runestone Required: Allagan Runestone - Menphina

*Buccaneer's Sash
Defense 17
Magic Defense 17
Evasion 8
Resilience 17
Perception: +14
Elemental Resistances: +6

Runestone Required: Allagan Runestone - Thaliak

* The aforementioned items are still under development and may change before the time of their release.

[b]Mini Q&A
Q.So far you have only mentioned NMs featured in levequests. Will there be any notorious monsters freely roaming the fields and forests of Eorzea?[b]

A.Most definitely! And a topics post covering these new NMs is on its way.

[Varizen]

They're good at making references to so many other media.

[Corrderio]

I really don't see a reference (Then again I don't look at a lot of media) but this gear seems disappointing to me.

[Rhayve]

Corrderio, on 08 December 2010 - 04:41 PM, said:

I really don't see a reference (Then again I don't look at a lot of media) but this gear seems disappointing to me.

If I recall correctly, SE specifically said that Crafters would be the ones to supply players with the best gear in the game, so I doubt we should ever expect any superior NM drop armor, like in FFXI.

[Corrderio]

Well what I meant is compare this gear to the stuff SE posted before: http://killingifrit....-roam-12072010/

When you compare nothing seems to stand out. The feet have DEX which is nice since I never noticed gear for LNC that has DEX/STR on it. And not sure why a DoW class would take +3 INT over STR or DEX.

[firefeng]

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Amalj'aa stronghold of Pagl'than, Zanig'oh

Ph'nglui mglw'nafh Cthulhu R'lyeh wgah'nagl fhtagn!