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Researcher's Dilemma is an Asmodian quest in AION Classic 5.0. It rewards 4,364,600 experience and 220,720 kinah.

Story

The offer

Ugh...don't mind my brother Tanar, Daeva. He often has his head in the clouds, and I can tell you this--he's definitely not the smart one in the family.

While I respect his intent, he goes about it the wrong way. A true scholar must also be a warrior. If we want to learn about the Balaur, we can't just stand back and sift through the destruction the Archons leave in their wake.

We must observe the Balaur in their natural setting, and as they don't particularly like being observed...sometimes good research requires a little carnage.

  • "Here, here!"

I knew you would understand.

Even though I'm trained with a blade, my research has been stalled. These creatures native to Balaurea are quite fierce, and I'm having trouble handling them by myself.

Between the beasts and Tanar's meddlesome desire to protect me--he is my big brother after all--I can't get anything done. Would you mind helping me?

  • Accept.
  • Decline.

Thanks, Daeva. This will be a big help.

The most dangerous creatures are the Highland Bakus, Diseased Dionaes, and Goldengaze Scolopens.

If you could get rid of them, I would be able to continue my research, and perhaps Tanar wouldn't be so insistent on accompanying me everywhere. He was throwing rocks at a Scolopen yesterday.... Ugh.

  • "Yeah...don't do that...I'll be back."

Journal

Defeat Bakus, Dionae and Scolopens so that Itar can examine Dragonrest in peace.

Along the way

I was hoping that my research here would help me earn the position of Great Scholar back in Pandaemonium...but with Tanar here, it just doesn't seem possible.

Well, you're back just in time. Tanar had a stick and was eyeballing a Baku drifting closer to the camp....

If I tell him you've already thinned out the beasts, he might forget about it.

  • "The beasts are dead."

Reward

Thanks, Daeva, I really appreciate this.

My brother still won't be convinced that I'll be safe on my own, but persuading him should be easier.

If my research turns out to be a success, it'll be thanks to you.

Completion

Itar wanted to continue his research at the Dragonrest, but he was being hindered by creatures in the area...and his brother, Tanar.

You hunted Highland Bakus, Diseased Dionaes, and Goldengaze Scolopens so Itar could conduct his research in peace. He was thankful for your help.

Objectives

Rewards

Experience
4,364,600
Kinah
220,720

Across eras

Classic 5.0Classic 2.7Retail 4.8Retail 4.9Retail 5.8Retail 7.8
TypeOutside level range, AsmodianLv 54, AsmodianLv 54, AsmodianLv 54, AsmodianLv 54, AsmodianOutside level range, Asmodian

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