CULTURAL ARMOR
Special cultural skills, for a Half-Elf... now I make gear, for myself! -- Bonzz
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Crafted 'Cultural Armor' & quests were first introduced with the Dragons of Norrath expansion.
However, there was Cultural Armor, before this, that was often referred to as 'cultural.' The 'Old' Cultural Armor. The 'Old' armor included more than just visible armor; were often wearable by more than one (1) race; were often limited to the followers of certain Deities; and some races did not have any 'cultural' armor at all (such as Half Elves). There were also Robes that applied only to Caster Classes.
Each race, including those who previously did not have cultural armor (like Half Elves), now had recipes and tasks related to such armor. Then, for a number of expansions, each time character levels were added to the game, a new (better / higher level) cultural books were also added to the game.
The Depths of Darkhollow expansion added to this quest (Seals), followed by a patch that also added even more to this (Charms).
In 2007, the recipes were altered and the item names were changed. On top of that, the quests were revamped as well. Later in 2007, the recipes were completely revamped. After that, cultural crafted armor was discontinued (no longer added to).
The individual quests for the symbol and seals books are linked below (to avoid clutter and confusion).
The first book (outlined below), is the only book you need in order to make the armor.
The rest of the books are needed to make the augmentations and charms.
While I generally outline the Half Elf version below, these quests are all very similar, if not the same, for each culture.
The Book tasks / quests are actually a series of tasks/quests (they will appear in your task window). The quests were meant to be taken in order, but it appears they can be done out of order and / or even simultaneously.
If for some reason you can’t get one of the quests, it may be either because you need the first book (racial armor book) or you are not of a sufficient level.
These quests can play into getting your tradeskills to high levels, but they can also be very expensive and/or time consuming.
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STATUS: Confirmed!
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ANCESTRAL HALF ELVEN ARMOR (1st Book) BLESSED BOOK OF HALF ELVEN CULTURE (2nd Book)
DARKHOLLOW SEALS BOOK (6th Book) EMINENT BOOK OF HALF ELVEN ARMOR (5th Book) EXALTED BOOK OF HALF ELVEN CULTURE (7TH BOOK)
ILLUSTRIOUS BOOK OF HALF ELVEN CULTURE (8TH BOOK) OTHER RECIPE AND CULTURAL BOOKS REVERED BOOK OF HALF ELVEN CULTURE (3rd Book)
SACRED BOOK OF HALF ELVEN ARMOR (4th Book) QUICK REFERENCE RECIPE CHARTS SUBLIME BOOK OF HALF ELVEN ARMOR (8th Book)
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ANCESTRAL HALF ELVEN ARMOR (1st Cultural Book)
(Includes making of the patterns, molds, swatches, bricks, sheet metal, chain armor, plate armor and leather armor.)
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1) WESTERN PLAINS OF KARANA: Time to hunt and fish for the items you need.
The majority of MOB's in this zone are Level 1 to Level 30.
You need to loot or fish up the following:
Lion Tail (No Drop, Weight 0.2); After zoning in from Qeynos Hills, follow the river until you see what looks like plowed fields (known as the Miller Farm). Lions often traverse these fields.
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2) NORTH QEYNOS: You need to find Artisan Vor Westrider (Level 70).
He is located just inside the city gates at the first section of buildings (on the wall, as you walk into this area).
NOTE: This task can also be obtained from Nala Goldenthorn (Level 70) in Greater Faydark (Kelethin).
NOTE: It appears you can do this quest at any level.
Hail him and follow along and then give him the Lion Tail, Fire Beetle Carapace, Zombie Skin and the Golden Bandit Tooth.
He will give you the book called Ancestral Half Elven Armor (No Drop, Weight 0.5).
NOTE: This is the only book you will need to make the various Half Elf Cultural Armors. This is the book that allows you to make both the Tailoring Patterns and the Smithing Molds for Half Elf armor. The remaining books are for Augmentations and Charms.
NOTE: This book will "wear out" (disappear) after about seven (7) to ten (10) uses.
To get another one, simply do this task again.
For the cultural recipes, click here.
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This Page Last Updated February 18, 2024
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