Proving Ground is a level 50 Asmodian quest in AION Classic 5.0. Complete Work of the Fenris Fangs first. It opens Proving Proficiency and Moorinerk's Offer. It rewards 5,390,338 experience.
Story
The offer
Ha! Confident. I like that. Let's see if you can back that up.
You sure you've got what it takes? You prepared to give your life over and over again for the good of Asmodae?
- Accept.
- Decline.
Let's test your strength first. We'll be testing more than physical strength, of course--we'll have to put your mental strength to the test as well.
Speak to Njord and we'll begin.
- "On my way."
You're here for the test? It begins with but a single question.
The future of Asmodae springs from an Archon's head. The glory of Asmodae lies in an Archon's heart.
What, then, rests on an Archon's shoulder?
- "A decoration."
Very good. Every Daeva who has devoted themselves to Asmodae bears this decoration on their shoulders whether or not it is visible.
It is a mark of pride.
Sichel will give you the next part of the test.
- "Very well."
Journal
Prove you are strong enough to join the Fenris Fangs. Collect Decorations of Pandaemonium to receive a Mark of Contribution.
Along the way
Well, now that we've gotten the easy part out of the way, it's time to see how good you really are. We value four things in the Fangs--strength, skill, perserverance, and bravery.
- "Good thing I've got all of those."
I must admit I'm jealous. It's been my childhood dream to join the Fangs.
Well, let's get on with the test. It's not a difficult question, but every member of the Fangs must know the answer by heart.
In all Atreia, where is the place most touched by the glory of Azphel?
- "Pandaemonium."
Yes, Pandaemonium, seat of Lord Azphel's power, home of the Temple of Azphel, a city shrouded in Lord Azphel's benevolent shadow.
Skadi will have the next portion of the test for you. I wish you the best with the Fangs.
- "Thank you."
I'll make this quick because I'm tired of flowery bureaucratic language. Put the two words you got together.
That's what you'll need to collect.
- "Pandaemonium Decoration?"
Exactly! The Pandaemonium Decoration was originally a tribute to the Daevas who contributed to the founding of Pandemonium in the period following the Cataclysm.
Nowadays, the Decoration is generally awarded for special services to the protection of Asmodae.
It’s a particularly prestigious piece with a long history that carries Azphel’s blessing.
You must receive 30 Pandaemonium Decorations to prove your skills.
Do you even know what you need to accomplish to receive the Decoration? If you don’t know, you should first go and see Tragi or Genoveva.
- "Very well."
How many Decorations have you got?
- "Take a look."
I've been hearing of your trials. May Zikel grant you his strength.
- "I need to be purified again."
Close your eyes and calm your soul. Let Aion's will flow through you.
- "I'm ready now."
- "I'm not ready yet."
Try to remember next time--it's Pure Holy Water.
- "Pure Holy Water. Right."
I've been enjoying hearing the tales of your exploits. I trust you have a Mark of Contribution to show me?
- "I do."
Reward
Excellent. Take these pauldrons. Wear them with pride as a symbol of your strength.
Completion
Kvasir told you to prove your strength, mental and physical. You answered several riddles, then earned decorations to prove your combat prowess.
Objectives
Steps
Bring
| Item | Count |
|---|---|
| 30 |
Requirements
- Complete first
- Work of the Fenris Fangs
- Sharing
- Cannot be shared
Rewards
- Experience
- 5,390,338
Choose one
| Item | Count |
|---|---|
| 1 | |
| 1 | |
| 1 | |
| 1 |
Quest chain
Across eras
| Classic 5.0 | Classic 2.7 | Classic 1.9 | Retail 4.8 | Retail 4.9 | Retail 5.8 | Retail 7.8 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Lv 50, Asmodian | Lv 50, Asmodian | Lv 50, Asmodian | Lv 45, Asmodian | Lv 45, Asmodian | Lv 45, Asmodian | Outside level range, Asmodian |