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'''[[Return to Black Swan Castle]]''' is a [[:Category:Pay Quests|pay quest]]. This is a list of prizes available for both successful and unsuccessful attempts.
===Changes in Prizes===
==Prize Tent==
<pre{{log2}}>[Distorted Campaign Tent]
Cobblestone pavers lead up to a ripple of light spanning the center of the room. Within the light, you can see somewhere near upper trollfang and a sink hole. You also see a LARGE sign and a long table.
Obvious paths: east</pre>


==Prizes for Tier 2 (Successful) as of August 2020==
Several changes have been made to prize offerings over the course of the Return to Black Swan Castle Quest. The quest was originally graded in tiers up to six, with prizes according to level. This was later modified to only two tiers: a "success" or "not success." The first prize list released included masterfully crit padded armor, but this was downgraded to heavily crit padded before the quest went live. Several highly valued prizes, including the padded armor, were removed when the grading changed two tiers in June 2013.

===Prizes for Tier 2 (Successful) as of August 2020===


{| {{Prettytable||text-align:center;}}
{| class="wikitable sortable" {{Prettytable||text-align:center;}}
|+ Tier 2 (Successful) Prizes
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! width = 250px | Item || Purpose
! width = 250px | Item ||Attuned || Purpose
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|a dark crimson [[kelyn]] [[dagger]] with a black leather-wrapped hilt||Fully unlocked five-times enchanted [[Siolan dagger]]; Enhances Ambush and Combat Maneuver Bonuses
|a dark crimson [[kelyn]] [[dagger]] with a black leather-wrapped hilt||No||Fully unlocked five-times enchanted [[Siolan dagger]]; Enhances [[Ambush]] and [[Combat Maneuver]] Bonuses
|-
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|a [[white ora]] spiked [[mace]] on a narrow gold-embellished handle||Properties unknown (not listed on sign, bug report submitted)
|a [[white ora]] spiked [[mace]] on a narrow gold-embellished handle||Unk||Properties unknown (not listed on sign, bug report submitted)
|-
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|a heavy [[white ora]] [[maul]] with dual spread wing-shaped heads||Properties unknown (not listed on sign, bug report submitted)
|a heavy [[white ora]] [[maul]] with dual spread wing-shaped heads||Unk||Properties unknown (not listed on sign, bug report submitted)
|-
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|a greyish green troll-arm scabbard terminating in withered fingers||Squishy troll-arm scabbard that can hold one weapon; Enhances Health Recovery
|a greyish green troll-arm scabbard terminating in withered fingers||No||Squishy troll-arm scabbard that can hold one weapon; Enhances [[Health#Health_Regeneration|Health Recovery]]
|-
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|a blackened troll-leg backsheath dangling purple decaying toes||Squishy troll-leg backsheath that can hold two weapons; Enhances Health Recovery
|a blackened troll-leg backsheath dangling purple decaying toes||No||Squishy troll-leg backsheath that can hold two weapons; Enhances [[Health#Health_Regeneration|Health Recovery]]
|-
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|a thick leather [[blackjack]] bound with [[vultite]]||Four-times enchanted blackjack with knockout flares
|a thick leather blackjack bound with vultite||No||Four-times enchanted [[vultite]]-bound [[blackjack]] with [[knockout flare]]s
|-
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|a sapphire-eyed golden skull ring||[[Skull Ring]] that attunes to a container to open and shut it; Enhances Perception
|a sapphire-eyed golden skull ring||No||[[Skull Ring]] that attunes to a container to open and shut it; Enhances [[Perception]]
|-
|-
|a silver-streaked carved onyx feather brooch||[[Gold ring]] holder with feather messaging; Enhances Max Mana and Mana Recovery
|a silver-streaked carved onyx feather brooch||No||[[Gold ring holder]] with feather messaging; Enhances Max [[Mana]] and Mana Recovery
|-
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|a speckled white and red drakar short sword with a flame-shaped crossguard||Fully unlocked [[Thousand Cuts]] short sword; enchanted six times with fire flares
|a speckled white and red drakar short sword with a flame-shaped crossguard||No||Fully unlocked [[Thousand Cuts]] short sword; enchanted six times with fire [[flares]]
|-
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|a bone-encased vultite [[longsword]]||Four-times enchanted expander weapon -- switch between a dagger, a short sword, and a longsword!
|a bone-encased vultite longsword||No||Four-times enchanted expander weapon -- switch between a dagger, a short sword, and a [[longsword]]!
|-
|-
|a fuzzy orange yarn mugwump||Disk Transformer with 500 charges; results in oil-coated disk
|a fuzzy orange yarn mugwump||No||[[Custom Floating Disk]] transformer with 500 charges; results in oil-coated disk
|-
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|a string of alternating black and white marble prayerbeads||Unattuned prayerbeads; Enhances Religion Lore
|a string of alternating black and white marble prayerbeads||No||Unattuned [[prayer beads]]; Enhances [[Spiritual Lore, Religion]]
|-
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|a pouch-lined harness with contrasting black and white crossed straps||An unlocked [[Cidolfhus#Bandoliers|Cidholfus bandolier]] (12 verbs) with increased capacity
|a pouch-lined harness with contrasting black and white crossed straps||No||An unlocked [[Cidolfhus#Bandoliers|Cidholfus bandolier]] (12 verbs) with increased capacity
|-
|-
|a heavy black linen harness embroidered with swans in flight||[[Katana]] sash with special Black Swan Castle loresong; Enhances Edged Weapon Bonus
|a heavy black linen harness embroidered with swans in flight||No||[[Katana]] sash with special Black Swan Castle [[loresong]]; Enhances [[Edged Weapons]] Bonus
|-
|-
|a shaggy dark grey wolf fur satchel||Fully unlocked [[Cidolfhus#Pelt_Bags|Cidholfus pelt bag]]; Enhances First Aid and Survival Bonuses
|a shaggy dark grey wolf fur satchel||No||Fully unlocked [[Cidolfhus#Pelt_Bags|Cidholfus pelt bag]]; Enhances [[First Aid]] and [[Survival]] Bonuses
|-
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|a gnarled blackened orase [[quarterstaff]]||Six-times enchanted quarterstaff with a hidden four-times enchanted katana inside
|a gnarled blackened orase quarterstaff||No||Six-times enchanted [[quarterstaff]] with a hidden four-times enchanted katana inside
|-
|-
|an open-backed white satin gown patterned with contrasting black feathers||[[Nalea gown]] with Black Swan Castle loresong
|an open-backed white satin gown patterned with contrasting black feathers||No||[[Nalea gown]] with Black Swan Castle [[loresong]]
|-
|-
|a lacquered black ruic longbow with polished eahnor nocks||Four-times enchanted somewhat-sighted longbow; Enhances Perception, Ranged Weapon, Dexterity, and Ambush Bonuses
|a lacquered black ruic longbow with polished eahnor nocks||No||Four-times enchanted somewhat-sighted longbow; Enhances [[Perception]], [[Ranged Weapons]], [[Dexterity]], and [[Ambush]] Bonuses
|-
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|a pair of multi-colored gloves of overlapping myklian scales||Five-times enchanted unarmed combat gloves with Unbalance flares
|a pair of multi-colored gloves of overlapping myklian scales||No||Five-times enchanted [[unarmed combat]] gloves with unbalance [[flare]]s
|-
|-
|a grey-green carved wooden troll with an oversized head||Figurine that allows you to speak (but not understand) Trollish
|a grey-green carved wooden troll with an oversized head||No||Figurine that allows you to speak (but not understand) [[Trollspeak]]
|-
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|a marbled black and white two-toned stone bead||Fully unlocked [[hair bauble]]; includes braid and ponytail options
|a marbled black and white two-toned stone bead||No||Fully unlocked [[hair bauble]]; includes braid and ponytail options
|-
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|a twisted troll spine||Drop into your existing non-enhancive armor to add Health and Stamina Recoveries
|a twisted troll spine||No||Drop into your existing non-enhancive armor to add [[Health#Health_Regeneration|Health]] and [[Stamina#Stamina Recovery|Stamina ]]Recoveries
|-
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|some loose white robes with a plush polar bear fur collar||Five-times enchanted robes with fire flares and fur lining
|some loose white robes with a plush polar bear fur collar||No||Five-times enchanted robes with fire [[flares]] and fur lining
|-
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|a purple-veined black leather backpack||Reduces encumbrance once per day (20 minutes of the Feather Charm buff); max light and deep (6/140); a couple of verb trap scripts; cannot be altered except the color or being turned into a pack/knapsack
|a purple-veined black leather backpack||No||Reduces [[encumbrance]] once per day (20 minutes of the [[blue feather-shaped charm]] buff); max light and deep (6/140); a couple of verb trap scripts; cannot be altered except the color or being turned into a pack/knapsack
|-
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|a glass-encased troll flesh pin||Infuses health once per day; Enhances health recovery
|a glass-encased troll flesh pin||No||Infuses [[health]] once per day; Enhances health recovery
|-
|-
|a carved wooden troll magus fetish||Infuses mana once per day; Enhances mana recovery
|a carved wooden troll magus fetish||No||Infuses [[mana]] once per day; Enhances mana recovery
|}
|}


===Prizes for Tier 1 (Unsuccessful) as of November 2016===
===Prizes for Tier 1 (Unsuccessful) as of November 2016===


{| {{Prettytable||text-align:center;}}
{| class="wikitable sortable" {{Prettytable||text-align:center;}}
|+ Tier 1 (Unsuccessful) Prizes
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! width = 250px | Item || Purpose
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|a pearly vaalin filigree ring supporting an oval-cut bloodjewel||Enhances Harness Power, Mana Recovery, and Spiritual, Mental, and Elemental Mana Controls Bonuses (*)
|a pearly vaalin filigree ring supporting an oval-cut bloodjewel||Yes||Enhances [[Harness Power]], [[Mana]] Recovery, and [[Spiritual Mana Control|Spiritual]], [[Mental Mana Control|Mental]], and [[Elemental Mana Control]]s Bonuses (*)
|-
|-
|a withered chicken foot on a frayed piece of twine||+25 Stalking and Hiding Bonus; +25 Ambush Bonus, Attuned, Not rechargeable (*)
|a withered chicken foot on a frayed piece of twine||Yes||+25 [[Stalking and Hiding]] Bonus; +25 [[Ambush]] Bonus, Attuned, Not rechargeable (*)
|-
|-
|a withered troll finger pendant suspended from knotted twine||+20 Dodging Bonus, +10 Agility Bonus, +10 Intuition Bonus, Attuned, Not rechargeable (*)
|a withered troll finger pendant suspended from knotted twine||Yes||+20 [[Dodging]] Bonus, +10 [[Agility]] Bonus, +10 [[Intuition]] Bonus, Attuned, Not rechargeable (*)
|-
|-
|a pair of long feather-buttoned white leather gloves||+25 Spell Aiming Bonus; +5 Air Lore Ranks, Attuned, Not rechargeable (*)
|a pair of long feather-buttoned white leather gloves||Yes||+25 [[Spell Aiming]] Bonus; +5 [[Elemental Lore, Air|Air Lore]] Ranks, Attuned, Not rechargeable (*)
|-
|-
|an ebon opal and pewter wire black swan charm||+15 Mana Recovery, Attuned, Not rechargeable (*)
|an ebon opal and pewter wire black swan charm||Yes||+15 [[Mana]] Recovery, Attuned, Not rechargeable (*)
|-
|-
|a glimmering diamond and pearly vaalin wire white swan charm||Enhances Max Spirit and Spirit Recovery (*)
|a glimmering diamond and pearly vaalin wire white swan charm||Yes||Enhances Max [[Spirit]] and Spirit Recovery (*)
|-
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|a platinum wire and blue sapphire horned pegasus charm||+20 Stamina Recovery, +10 Constitution Bonus, Attuned, Not rechargeable (*)
|a platinum wire and blue sapphire horned pegasus charm||Yes||+20 [[Stamina#Stamina Recovery|Stamina Recovery]], +10 [Constitution]] Bonus, Attuned, Not rechargeable (*)
|-
|-
|a lush brown wolverine fur scarf with a white stripe||+20 Stamina Recovery, +30 Survival Bonus, Attuned, Not rechargeable (*)
|a lush brown wolverine fur scarf with a white stripe||Yes||+20 [[Stamina#Stamina Recovery|Stamina Recovery]], +30 [[Survival]] Bonus, Attuned, Not rechargeable (*)
|-
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|a long dark green alligator bag with topaz eyes||Self-closing large capacity belt-worn container
|a long dark green alligator bag with topaz eyes||No||[[Scripted_containers#Autoclosing Containers|Self-closing]] large capacity belt-worn container
|-
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|a fuzzy calico kitten-shaped satchel mottled with brown and tan||Self-closing large capacity belt-worn container
|a fuzzy calico kitten-shaped satchel mottled with brown and tan||No||[[Scripted_containers#Autoclosing Containers|Self-closing]] large capacity belt-worn container
|-
|-
|a crude troll hide bag stitched with sinew||Large capacity belt-worn container; Enhances health regeneration
|a crude troll hide bag stitched with sinew||No||Large capacity belt-worn container; Enhances [[Health#Health Regeneration|health regeneration]]
|-
|-
|a silvery imflass close helmet plumed with a white swan feather||Heavy critical padded helm with locking faceplate; Enhances Multi Opponent Combat Ranks, Combat Maneuver Bonus, and Strength Bonuses (*)
|a silvery imflass close helmet plumed with a white swan feather||Yes||Heavy [[padding#Critical Padding|critical padded]] helm with locking faceplate; Enhances [[Multi-Opponent Combat]] Ranks, [[Combat Maneuver]] Bonus, and [[Strength]] Bonuses (*)
|-
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|a black felt hat with a rolled brim||Enhances Dexterity and Perception Bonuses (*)
|a black felt hat with a rolled brim||Yes||Enhances [[Dexterity]] and [[Perception]] Bonuses (*)
|-
|-
|a rough mottled brown orc hide hip-satchel||Large capacity belt-worn container; has a skull clasp
|a rough mottled brown orc hide hip-satchel||No||Large capacity belt-worn container; has a skull clasp
|-
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|a pair of black leather gloves with dark grey palms||Trick gloves; Enhances Disarming Traps, Picking Locks, and Pickpocketing Bonuses (*)
|a pair of black leather gloves with dark grey palms||Yes||Trick gloves; Enhances [[Disarming Traps]], [[Picking Locks]], and [[Pickpocketing]] Bonuses (*)
|-
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|a pair of dark brown silk gloves patterned with copper sigils||Ensigiled gloves; +20 Spell Aiming Bonus, +15 Mana Recovery, Attuned, Not rechargeable (*)
|a pair of dark brown silk gloves patterned with copper sigils||Yes||Ensigiled gloves; +20 [[Spell Aiming]] Bonus, +15 [[Mana]] Recovery, Attuned, Not rechargeable (*)
|-
|-
|a feather-motif silvery imflass lance||Five-enchant weapon that telescopes between a cudgel and a lance; Enhances Multi Opponent Combat Ranks & Strength and Agility Bonus (*)
|a feather-motif silvery imflass lance||Yes||Five-enchant weapon that telescopes between a cudgel and a lance; Enhances [[Multi-Opponent Combat]] Ranks & [[Strength] and [[Agility]] Bonus (*)
|-
|a chain-link gold and ruby cabochon bracelet||No||+3 [[Logic]] Bonus
|-
|a low-cut pearly cloth-of-vaalin gown with narrow off-shoulder sleeves||No||Fully unlocked [[Metallic gown]]
|}

Prizes marked with (*) on the sign will attune to the winner and have enhancives that will burn out quickly.

==Changes in Prizes==

Several changes have been made to prize offerings over the course of the Return to Black Swan Castle Quest. The quest was originally graded in tiers up to six, with prizes according to level. This was later modified to only two tiers: a "success" or "not success." The first prize list released included masterfully crit padded armor, but this was downgraded to heavily crit padded before the quest went live. Several highly valued prizes, including the padded armor, were removed when the grading changed two tiers in June 2013.

{| class="wikitable sortable" {{Prettytable||text-align:center;}}
|+ Retired Prizes
|-
|-
! width = 250px | Item||Attuned||Purpose
|a chain-link gold and ruby cabochon bracelet||+3 Logic Bonus
|-
|-
| || ||
|a low-cut pearly cloth-of-vaalin gown with narrow off-shoulder sleeves||Fully unlocked [[Metallic gown]]
|}
|}


==See Also==
Prizes marked with (*) will attune to the winner and have enhancives that will burn out quickly ~GM Vanah
* [[Return to Black Swan Castle]]
* [[Return to Black Swan Castle/saved posts | Return to Black Swan Castle saved posts]]


==External Links==
==Resources==
* [http://www.play.net/gs4/news.asp?id=1176 Play.net news item and quest description]
* [http://www.play.net/gs4/news.asp?id=1176 Play.net news item and quest description]
* [http://forums.play.net/forums/GemStone%20IV/Paid%20Events:%20Adventures,%20Quests,%20and%20SimuCoins/Black%20Swan%20Castle/view/408 June 2013 Quest adjustments]
* [http://forum.gsplayers.com/showthread.php?79476-Return-to-Black-Swan-Castle GemStone IV Players' Corner thread]
* [http://forum.gsplayers.com/showthread.php?79476-Return-to-Black-Swan-Castle GemStone IV Players' Corner thread]



Revision as of 13:44, 2 August 2020

Return to Black Swan Castle is a pay quest. This is a list of prizes available for both successful and unsuccessful attempts.

Prize Tent

[Distorted Campaign Tent]
Cobblestone pavers lead up to a ripple of light spanning the center of the room.  Within the light, you can see somewhere near upper trollfang and a sink hole.  You also see a LARGE sign and a long table.
Obvious paths: east

Prizes for Tier 2 (Successful) as of August 2020

Tier 2 (Successful) Prizes
Item Attuned Purpose
a dark crimson kelyn dagger with a black leather-wrapped hilt No Fully unlocked five-times enchanted Siolan dagger; Enhances Ambush and Combat Maneuver Bonuses
a white ora spiked mace on a narrow gold-embellished handle Unk Properties unknown (not listed on sign, bug report submitted)
a heavy white ora maul with dual spread wing-shaped heads Unk Properties unknown (not listed on sign, bug report submitted)
a greyish green troll-arm scabbard terminating in withered fingers No Squishy troll-arm scabbard that can hold one weapon; Enhances Health Recovery
a blackened troll-leg backsheath dangling purple decaying toes No Squishy troll-leg backsheath that can hold two weapons; Enhances Health Recovery
a thick leather blackjack bound with vultite No Four-times enchanted vultite-bound blackjack with knockout flares
a sapphire-eyed golden skull ring No Skull Ring that attunes to a container to open and shut it; Enhances Perception
a silver-streaked carved onyx feather brooch No Gold ring holder with feather messaging; Enhances Max Mana and Mana Recovery
a speckled white and red drakar short sword with a flame-shaped crossguard No Fully unlocked Thousand Cuts short sword; enchanted six times with fire flares
a bone-encased vultite longsword No Four-times enchanted expander weapon -- switch between a dagger, a short sword, and a longsword!
a fuzzy orange yarn mugwump No Custom Floating Disk transformer with 500 charges; results in oil-coated disk
a string of alternating black and white marble prayerbeads No Unattuned prayer beads; Enhances Spiritual Lore, Religion
a pouch-lined harness with contrasting black and white crossed straps No An unlocked Cidholfus bandolier (12 verbs) with increased capacity
a heavy black linen harness embroidered with swans in flight No Katana sash with special Black Swan Castle loresong; Enhances Edged Weapons Bonus
a shaggy dark grey wolf fur satchel No Fully unlocked Cidholfus pelt bag; Enhances First Aid and Survival Bonuses
a gnarled blackened orase quarterstaff No Six-times enchanted quarterstaff with a hidden four-times enchanted katana inside
an open-backed white satin gown patterned with contrasting black feathers No Nalea gown with Black Swan Castle loresong
a lacquered black ruic longbow with polished eahnor nocks No Four-times enchanted somewhat-sighted longbow; Enhances Perception, Ranged Weapons, Dexterity, and Ambush Bonuses
a pair of multi-colored gloves of overlapping myklian scales No Five-times enchanted unarmed combat gloves with unbalance flares
a grey-green carved wooden troll with an oversized head No Figurine that allows you to speak (but not understand) Trollspeak
a marbled black and white two-toned stone bead No Fully unlocked hair bauble; includes braid and ponytail options
a twisted troll spine No Drop into your existing non-enhancive armor to add Health and Stamina Recoveries
some loose white robes with a plush polar bear fur collar No Five-times enchanted robes with fire flares and fur lining
a purple-veined black leather backpack No Reduces encumbrance once per day (20 minutes of the blue feather-shaped charm buff); max light and deep (6/140); a couple of verb trap scripts; cannot be altered except the color or being turned into a pack/knapsack
a glass-encased troll flesh pin No Infuses health once per day; Enhances health recovery
a carved wooden troll magus fetish No Infuses mana once per day; Enhances mana recovery

Prizes for Tier 1 (Unsuccessful) as of November 2016

Tier 1 (Unsuccessful) Prizes
Item Attuned Purpose
a pearly vaalin filigree ring supporting an oval-cut bloodjewel Yes Enhances Harness Power, Mana Recovery, and Spiritual, Mental, and Elemental Mana Controls Bonuses (*)
a withered chicken foot on a frayed piece of twine Yes +25 Stalking and Hiding Bonus; +25 Ambush Bonus, Attuned, Not rechargeable (*)
a withered troll finger pendant suspended from knotted twine Yes +20 Dodging Bonus, +10 Agility Bonus, +10 Intuition Bonus, Attuned, Not rechargeable (*)
a pair of long feather-buttoned white leather gloves Yes +25 Spell Aiming Bonus; +5 Air Lore Ranks, Attuned, Not rechargeable (*)
an ebon opal and pewter wire black swan charm Yes +15 Mana Recovery, Attuned, Not rechargeable (*)
a glimmering diamond and pearly vaalin wire white swan charm Yes Enhances Max Spirit and Spirit Recovery (*)
a platinum wire and blue sapphire horned pegasus charm Yes +20 Stamina Recovery, +10 [Constitution]] Bonus, Attuned, Not rechargeable (*)
a lush brown wolverine fur scarf with a white stripe Yes +20 Stamina Recovery, +30 Survival Bonus, Attuned, Not rechargeable (*)
a long dark green alligator bag with topaz eyes No Self-closing large capacity belt-worn container
a fuzzy calico kitten-shaped satchel mottled with brown and tan No Self-closing large capacity belt-worn container
a crude troll hide bag stitched with sinew No Large capacity belt-worn container; Enhances health regeneration
a silvery imflass close helmet plumed with a white swan feather Yes Heavy critical padded helm with locking faceplate; Enhances Multi-Opponent Combat Ranks, Combat Maneuver Bonus, and Strength Bonuses (*)
a black felt hat with a rolled brim Yes Enhances Dexterity and Perception Bonuses (*)
a rough mottled brown orc hide hip-satchel No Large capacity belt-worn container; has a skull clasp
a pair of black leather gloves with dark grey palms Yes Trick gloves; Enhances Disarming Traps, Picking Locks, and Pickpocketing Bonuses (*)
a pair of dark brown silk gloves patterned with copper sigils Yes Ensigiled gloves; +20 Spell Aiming Bonus, +15 Mana Recovery, Attuned, Not rechargeable (*)
a feather-motif silvery imflass lance Yes Five-enchant weapon that telescopes between a cudgel and a lance; Enhances Multi-Opponent Combat Ranks & [[Strength] and Agility Bonus (*)
a chain-link gold and ruby cabochon bracelet No +3 Logic Bonus
a low-cut pearly cloth-of-vaalin gown with narrow off-shoulder sleeves No Fully unlocked Metallic gown

Prizes marked with (*) on the sign will attune to the winner and have enhancives that will burn out quickly.

Changes in Prizes

Several changes have been made to prize offerings over the course of the Return to Black Swan Castle Quest. The quest was originally graded in tiers up to six, with prizes according to level. This was later modified to only two tiers: a "success" or "not success." The first prize list released included masterfully crit padded armor, but this was downgraded to heavily crit padded before the quest went live. Several highly valued prizes, including the padded armor, were removed when the grading changed two tiers in June 2013.

Retired Prizes
Item Attuned Purpose

See Also

Resources