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'''Troubled Waters, Rescue at Sea''' is a pay to play quest that began in April 2014 and is scheduled regularly. Historically, the cost was $9.99 for standard accounts and access was purchased via the [[Box Office]]. Currently, the quest is accessed via the [[quest nexus]] with the use of a swirling nexus orb purchased from the [[Simucoin store]].
Cost is in [[Blackscrip]] and items can be purchased in the Bait Shop in [[Wehnimer's Landing]]. Those completing the quest will typically get 50 to 150 Blackscrip.


With its advent, Troubled Waters introduced a new quest prize ticket system where players can accumulate tickets, or [[Blackscrip]]. In Troubled Waters teams of up to 10 characters raid a [[Krolvin]] ship to rescue prisoners, which must be escorted back to the schooner. From the website:
==July 2014==


<div {{prettydiv}}>Troubled Waters - Prime<br>
Made by Zaigh on the [http://forum.gsplayers.com Player's Corner] and replicated with permission. [http://tinyurl.com/krxbajb Original Google Docs chart]
Sailing the Northern Waves of the Great Western Sea, krolvin warships raid the Elanthian coastline in the name of the Slavers Guild. The price for able men, women, and children keeps the Krol in business, as the slavery trade from Glaoveln to the Southern Waves of the Great Western Sea runs rampant. Brave volunteers are called upon to board a chartered schooner and join a rescue mission to save those taken captive. The schooners sail out to known slave-trading routes to intercept krolvin ships, which volunteers board to meet the enemy head on. Because of the high volume of krolvin traffic on the trade routes, schooner captains dare not stay longer than two hours, lest krolvin reinforces arrive and add the volunteers to their slave inventory. Up to 10 players can participate in the next GemStone IV Adventure, a small-scale quest starting at an introductory price of $14.99* that takes roughly two hours to complete. This is a combat-heavy quest, but is designed to accommodate a wide mix of professions and levels.</div>*Included custom [[siegery]] miniature at the end of the quest. This promotion ended after the first month and the price was lowered to $9.99.


Cost is in Blackscrip and items can be purchased in the Bait Shop in [[Wehnimer's Landing]]. The Bait Shop (room # 23181) is located in the shanty on the dock on the South Wharf, where the [[Glaesen Star]] docks.
{| {{prettytable}}
| align="center" style="background:#f0f0f0;" colspan="9"|'''Cash to Silver: $9.00 per million, Cost of quest $9.99'''
|-
| Colspan="9" align="center"|You get 50-150 blackscrip per run depending on overall success, so here are the min-mid-max values.
|-style="background:#f0f0f0;"
| width="150"|Prize||Blackscrip Cost||Silver cost @ 50/run||Silver cost @ 100/run||Silver cost @150/run||Cash cost @ 50/run||Cash cost @ 100/run||Cash cost @150/run||Details
|-
| Grey leather pouch||1000||22,200,000||11,100,000||7,400,000||$199.80||$99.90||$66.60||Care for this greying, elderly hedgehog pet!
|-
| Black ko'nag runestaff||750||16,650,000||8,325,000||5,550,000||$149.85||$74.93||$49.95||Eight-times enchanted runestaff with magical zests!
|-
| Monir water cannon||500||11,100,000||5,550,000||3,700,000||$99.90||$49.95||$33.30||Blast your foes out of their boots with this water cannon!
|-
| Bog-wood pipe||500||11,100,000||5,550,000||3,700,000||$99.90||$49.95||$33.30||With this bog-wood pipe, you're only a rub away from a smoke! This item is self-filling.
|-
| Shimmering violet orb||400||8,880,000||4,440,000||2,960,000||$79.92||$39.96||$26.64||Accelerate your learning!
|-
| Indigo leather armor||400||8,880,000||4,440,000||2,960,000||$79.92||$39.96||$26.64||Five-times enchanted brigandine with zests and a bit of critical protection!
|-
| Wide brass spiral||300||6,660,000||3,330,000||2,220,000||$59.94||$29.97||$19.98||When attached to your ear, this spiral allows one to understand the Krolgesh language!
|-
| Shimmering vellum||250||5,550,000||2,775,000||1,850,000||$49.95||$24.98||$16.65||This vellum will impart a special way for Bards to prepare Song of Tonis!
|-
| Charred parchment scroll||250||5,550,000||2,775,000||1,850,000||$49.95||$24.98||$16.65||This scroll will impart a special way for Wizards to prepare spells from the Wizard Spell Circle!
|-
| Azure silk robes||200||4,440,000||2,220,000||1,480,000||$39.96||$19.98||$13.32||Keep your armor covered in style.
|-
| Ebon leather gauntlets||200||4,440,000||2,220,000||1,480,000||$39.96||$19.98||$13.32||Four-times enchanted UAC with unbalance flares and lesser moods.
|-
| Pirate figurine||200||4,440,000||2,220,000||1,480,000||$39.96||$19.98||$13.32||Win over your competitors with this formidable pirate siegery miniature!
|-
| Golvern battle axe||150||3,330,000||1,665,000||1,110,000||$29.97||$14.99||$9.99||Five-times enchanted battle axe with a mounted skull. Enhances two-handed weapons bonus and stamina recovery.
|-
| Kelyn boarding axe||150||3,330,000||1,665,000||1,110,000||$29.97||$14.99||$9.99||Five-times enchanted vacuum-flaring kelyn handaxe with two fusion slots.
|-
| Black ko'nag wand||100||2,220,000||1,110,000||740,000||$19.98||$9.99||$6.66||Blank mage-rechargeable wand!
|-
| Bamboo half-mask||100||2,220,000||1,110,000||740,000||$19.98||$9.99||$6.66||Cover your smile while enhancing your Logic and Intuition.
|-
| Wooden pegleg||100||2,220,000||1,110,000||740,000||$19.98||$9.99||$6.66||Enhances Lock Picking and Perception.
|-
| Fake black beard||100||2,220,000||1,110,000||740,000||$19.98||$9.99||$6.66||Enhances Ambush, Stalking and Hiding, and Ranged Weapon Use.
|-
| White oak box||75||1,665,000||832,500||555,000||$14.99||$7.49||$5.00||This box will turn runestones into frosted mazarine sea glass runestones. This box does not degrade.
|-
| Seafarer's gloves||50||1,110,000||555,000||370,000||$9.99||$5.00||$3.33||Casting gloves with ocean-related messaging; Casts Water Walking; Enhances Dexterity and Swimming bonuses!
|-
| Crystal blue bottle||50||1,110,000||555,000||370,000||$9.99||$5.00||$3.33||You're never far from the seas with this exclusive sea-faring scent!
|-
| Brown leather tote||50||1,110,000||555,000||370,000||$9.99||$5.00||$3.33||This compartmented tote can hold all of your cobbling materials!
|-
| Brass poison ring||50||1,110,000||555,000||370,000||$9.99||$5.00||$3.33||Store your favorite poisons in this concealable dispenser.
|-
| Green papyrus map||50||1,110,000||555,000||370,000||$9.99||$5.00||$3.33||A zesty lunar map to help you find your way.
|-
| Golden rolaren sextant||25||555,000||277,500||185,000||$5.00||$2.50||$1.67||Neckworn gold ring holder with unique messaging!
|-
| Ko'nag block||25||555,000||277,500||185,000||$5.00||$2.50||$1.67||Forging block of rare, icy-climate wood!
|-
| Spiked crimson pavis||25||555,000||277,500||185,000||$5.00||$2.50||$1.67||Five-times enchanted pocketed and spiked shield, enhances Shield Use and Dexterity.
|-
| Cormorant fletchings||10||222,000||111,000||74,000||$2.00||$1.00||$0.67||These fletchings will impart cold flares on the arrows they are glued to.
|-
| Green jar of oil||10||222,000||111,000||74,000||$2.00||$1.00||$0.67||Render your weapons more suitable for defeating the krolvin enemies!
|-
| Ebonwood pyramid||10||222,000||111,000||74,000||$2.00||$1.00||$0.67||Put your smarts to the test with this 3-layer spell puzzle.
|-
| Green glass jar||10||222,000||111,000||74,000||$2.00||$1.00||$0.67||Store your precious gems in this glass jar with an increased capacity!
|-
| Bamboo music box||5||111,000||55,500||37,000||$1.00||$0.50||$0.33||Tell of your adventures with music from the islands.
|-
| Leather siegery case||5||111,000||55,500||37,000||$1.00||$0.50||$0.33||Store your precious siegery in this miniature repair case.
|-
| Mahogany case||5||111,000||55,500||37,000||$1.00||$0.50||$0.33||Look into the future with these wooden fortune-telling slats!
|-
| Water-stained label||1||22,200||11,100||7,400||$0.20||$0.10||$0.07||Labels for a label box.
|-
| Rusted iron can||1||22,200||11,100||7,400||$0.20||$0.10||$0.07||Novelty can with a surprise inside!
|-
| Discolored krolvin tooth||1||22,200||11,100||7,400||$0.20||$0.10||$0.07||Weavable item
|-
| Polished brass coin||1||22,200||11,100||7,400||$0.20||$0.10||$0.07||Weavable item
|-
| Dark green seaweed||1||22,200||11,100||7,400||$0.20||$0.10||$0.07||Weavable item
|-
| Delicate sandsilver||1||22,200||11,100||7,400||$0.20||$0.10||$0.07||Weavable item
|-
| Salt-worn rigging||1||22,200||11,100||7,400||$0.20||$0.10||$0.07||Weavable item
|-
| Algae-covered box||10||222,000||111,000||74,000||$2.00||$1.00||$0.67||An empty label box with increased capacity.
|}


Those completing the quest will typically get 50 to 150 Blackscrip. Prize lists and item descriptions are available on the [[Troubled Waters prize list]].
==May/June 2014==
{| {{Prettytable||text-align:center;}}
|-
! width = 250px | Item || Cost || Purpose
|-
|Water-stained label ||1 ||Labels for a label box.
|-
|Rusted iron can ||1 ||Novelty can with a surprise inside!
|-
|Discolored krolvin tooth||1 ||Weavable item
|-
|Polished brass coin ||1 ||Weavable item
|-
|Dark green seaweed ||1 ||Weavable item
|-
|Delicate sandsilver ||1 ||Weavable item
|-
|Salt-worn rigging ||1 ||Weavable item
|-
|Bamboo music box ||5 ||Tell of your adventures with music from the islands.
|-
|Polished brass compass ||5 ||Never lose your way again!
|-
|Driftwood brig pendant ||5 ||Crystal-holding jewelry that casts water walking.
|-
|Cormorant fletchings ||10 ||These fletchings will impart cold flares on the arrows they are glued to.
|-
|Green jar of oil ||10 ||Render your weapons more suitable for defeating the krolvin enemies!
|-
|Driftwood cube ||10 ||Put your smarts to the test with this 3-layer spell puzzle.
|-
|Blue glass jar ||10 ||Store your precious gems in this glass jar with an increased capacity!
|-
|Etched green bottle ||15 ||A filled label box with increased capacity.
|-
|Rugged scallywag mask ||20 ||Look like a pirate!
|-
|Golden rolaren sextant ||25 ||Neckworn gold ring holder with unique messaging!
|-
|thick dark brown leather tote ||50 ||Scripted to hold cobbling materials. Shoulder worn, large amount of items of very small size
|-
|Seafarer's gloves ||50 ||Casting gloves with ocean-related messaging; Casts Water Walking; Enhances Dexterity and Swimming bonuses!
|-
|Crystal blue bottle ||50 ||You're never far from the seas with this exclusive sea-faring scent!
|-
|Driftwood poison locket ||50 ||Store your favorite poisons in this concealable dispenser.
|-
|Cracked driftwood case ||75 ||This case will turn your imbued wiregrass bracelets and anklets into tangled seaweed and kelp! The case does not degrade.
|-
|Narwhal horn hairstick ||85 ||Enhance your Disarming and Perception skills with this fashionable hair-styling accoutrement.
|-
|Black rolaren cutlass ||90 ||Five-times enchanted vacuum-flaring rolaren scimitar with two fusion slots.
|-
|Vultite lantern shield ||100 ||Five-times enchanted, pocketed, and spiked shield; Enhances shield use and agility.
|-
|Golvern maul ||100 ||Five-times enchanted zesty maul!
|-
|Brass plate case ||100 ||Protect your belongings with a mechanical case that is +6 logic and +4 Trading.
|-
|Fake gold tooth ||100 ||+2 Armor Use, +2 Physical Fitness, +3 Shield use.
|-
|Leather siegery case ||5 ||Store your precious siegery in this miniature repair case.
|-
|Golvern battle axe ||150 ||Five-times enchanted battle axe with a mounted skull. Enhances two-handed weapons bonus and stamina recovery.
|-
|Polished silver spyglass||150 ||Keep an eye on your enemies!
|-
|Azure silk robes ||200 ||Keep your armor covered in style.
|-
|Salt-stained codex ||200 ||This locked codex will store ten scrolls!
|-
|Deckmaster figurine ||200 ||Win over your competitors with this formidable deckmaster miniature!
|-
|Salt-stained parchment ||200 ||Invoke the power of the seas long after you head inland! This parchment will impart a special way for you to prepare your spells.
|-
|Wide brass spiral ||300 ||When attached to your ear, this spiral allows one to understand the Krolgesh language!
|-
|Siren scale armor ||400 ||Five-times enchanted reinforced leather with zests and a bit of critical protection!
|-
|Monir water cannon ||500 ||Blast your foes out of their boots with this water cannon!
|-
|Bent briar pipe ||500 ||With this briar pipe, you're only a rub away from a smoke! This item is self-filling.
|-


==Resources==
|}
*[http://forums.play.net/forums/GemStone%20IV/Paid%20Events:%20Adventures,%20Quests,%20and%20SimuCoins/Troubled%20Waters:%20Rescue%20at%20Sea/view Officials folder]
* [https://docs.google.com/drawings/d/1GmpZ047Dp_lLcIOmWX2Qu1kH6kk6j4j4R8DptfQUwhA/edit Map]


[[category:Pay Quests]]
==Salt-stained parchment==
Players can have up to a total of ten (10) spell preparation messages. The salt-stained parchment affects all a player's spells, but can be toggled with <span style = "font-variant: small-caps">prep phrase on/off</span>. It is also possible to switch the order of preference for preparation phrases, for example, such that a phrase unique to a specific spell is used rather than the phrase for "all spells" (such as this case). In other words, using this item will not remove the ability for anyone with other types of custom preparation phrasing to be used, assuming they presently have nine or less total. The only likely issue appears to be if one had a different custom phrase for all spells, in which case one would need to manually swap their orders to see both of them.

First Person:
<div {{log}}>
A salty sea breeze stirs as you chant an old sailor's ditty, invoking [Spell Name].
</div>
Third Person:
<div {{log}}>
A salty sea breeze stirs as Vanah chants an old sailor's ditty.
</div>

Once you purchase one, INVOKE it to activate it. It gives a warning before the activation is permanent.

==Narwhal horn hairstick==
Posted by Riend on the Player's Corner:<br>
1) She has long, fine mournbloom black hair twisted high into a haphazard top-knot pierced through with a vaalin-tipped narwhal horn hairstick strung with a chain dangling several silver coins.<br>
2) She has long, fine mournbloom black hair done up in an elaborate narwhal horn-secured coif with an interwoven chain dangling silver coins. <br>
3) She has long, fine mournbloom black hair wound in an intricate series of interwoven loops about a vaalin-tipped narwhal horn hairstick strung with a chain dangling several silver coins.<br>

[[category:Pay Events]]

Latest revision as of 19:56, 9 July 2024

Troubled Waters, Rescue at Sea is a pay to play quest that began in April 2014 and is scheduled regularly. Historically, the cost was $9.99 for standard accounts and access was purchased via the Box Office. Currently, the quest is accessed via the quest nexus with the use of a swirling nexus orb purchased from the Simucoin store.

With its advent, Troubled Waters introduced a new quest prize ticket system where players can accumulate tickets, or Blackscrip. In Troubled Waters teams of up to 10 characters raid a Krolvin ship to rescue prisoners, which must be escorted back to the schooner. From the website:

Troubled Waters - Prime
Sailing the Northern Waves of the Great Western Sea, krolvin warships raid the Elanthian coastline in the name of the Slavers Guild. The price for able men, women, and children keeps the Krol in business, as the slavery trade from Glaoveln to the Southern Waves of the Great Western Sea runs rampant. Brave volunteers are called upon to board a chartered schooner and join a rescue mission to save those taken captive. The schooners sail out to known slave-trading routes to intercept krolvin ships, which volunteers board to meet the enemy head on. Because of the high volume of krolvin traffic on the trade routes, schooner captains dare not stay longer than two hours, lest krolvin reinforces arrive and add the volunteers to their slave inventory. Up to 10 players can participate in the next GemStone IV Adventure, a small-scale quest starting at an introductory price of $14.99* that takes roughly two hours to complete. This is a combat-heavy quest, but is designed to accommodate a wide mix of professions and levels.

*Included custom siegery miniature at the end of the quest. This promotion ended after the first month and the price was lowered to $9.99.

Cost is in Blackscrip and items can be purchased in the Bait Shop in Wehnimer's Landing. The Bait Shop (room # 23181) is located in the shanty on the dock on the South Wharf, where the Glaesen Star docks.

Those completing the quest will typically get 50 to 150 Blackscrip. Prize lists and item descriptions are available on the Troubled Waters prize list.

Resources

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