Creeping Darkness Regional · Elyos · Lv. 45
Creeping Darkness is a Regional quest in AION 2 for Elyos characters around level 45. Below are its 4 steps and what it pays out. Naielle (Notos Legion) gives the quest in Verteron.
Notos legionnaires have started disappearing one after another under mysterious circumstances. Look for the missing legionnaires with Naielle from the Notos Legion.
- Type
- Regional
- Faction
- Elyos
- Rec. level
- 45
- Unlocks at
- 10
- EXP
- 4,044,724
- Map
- Verteron
- Start
Naielle · Canyon Campsite- Steps
- 4 · Jump to the walkthrough
- Key reward
Wisdom Stone (Bound)
Creeping Darkness walkthrough
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- Quest giver ·NaielleVerteron · Nearest Kibelisk: Canyon Campsite · 28 m
- Investigate the Abandoned Hideout in Altamia Canyon
- Go to the Abandoned Hideout
- Join Naielle at the Canyon Campsite
- Talk to Naielle
- Find the Surana Refinery in Altamia Canyon
- Talk to Naielle
- Find information about Dragon Lord Ishtar
- Go to the Surana Refinery
- Turn in ·
CaelidVerteron · Nearest Kibelisk: Zumion Village · 49 m
To finish: Talk to Caelid at Zumion Village.
Quest dialogue
80 lines of in-game dialogue from Creeping Darkness. Main speakers: Naielle, Damaged Mutated Sura, and Caelid.
- NaielleUrgh... I'm really going to die soon, too...
- NaielleWh-Who's there?! Show yourself!
- Ah... I'm sorry. A Dawn Legionnaire... Please excuse my outburst. The situation just feels so hopeless...
- What happened, you ask? *sigh* All the Legionnaires assigned here have gone missing. Not a single trace, it's like they just vanished.
- No one wanted to take this mission, and everyone kept refusing it. In the end, it was us rookies who got sent... including me.
- But now... all my comrades are gone. I'm the only one left. There's no trace of any of them!
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- But... But... recently, I've started to sense a frightening presence. There's no doubt that someone is after me... *sob*
- There's an old hideout across the canyon that no one uses anymore. But lately, I'm certain I heard noises coming from inside.
- After the hideout was closed, the key was kept by the Notos Legion. Who would even go inside a hideout like that? There's no doubt that whoever is hiding in there is very cunning and dangerous.
- I was too scared to check alone, so I called for backup, but no one came... At this rate, I'll be next... *sob*
- You're going to help me? Th-Thank you! May I ask your name? I'll treasure it for the rest of my life.
- Daeva... Wow, even your name is quite something. The hideout I mentioned is in the southern part of the canyon. I'll meet you there.
- Damaged Mutated SuraD-Don't attack... Please... hear me out...
- Damaged Mutated SuraI... I have something to tell you...!
- NaielleWait, Sura aren't supposed to be able to talk... What are you?!
- Damaged Mutated SuraI'm... a Notos... Legionnaire...
- NaielleW-What?
- Damaged Mutated SuraWe were all... abducted by Balaur during patrol... Taken to the Surana Refinery... I was lucky to escape, but...
- NaielleSo the Balaur were behind the kidnappings...!
- Damaged Mutated SuraI'm glad I found you... Here, please read this... I wrote it... while I was still myself...
- Damaged Mutated SuraDid you read all of it? Go to the Surana Refinery... Fast... Someone might still be alive there...
- NaielleIs that really true?
- Damaged Mutated SuraI have no proof... but I saw it... The name... Dragon Lord Ishtar.
- They kept chanting Ishtar's name... As if... that brutal Dragon Lord is about to return...
- If you can get info on Ishtar from there... it could really change the tide of this war...
- I'm... already too far gone. Soon, I'll lose myself and become... a full Sura... When that happens... please grant me a swift end.
- I wished one day... To return to Odyle's embrace...
- NaielleThose Balaur bastards...! I won't forgive them!
- NaielleTo have killed a one-time comrade... with my own hands...
- I recognize all those names... As hard as it is to accept, it seems what that Sura said was true.
- Information on Dragon Lord Ishtar... That's what you need, right, Daeva? It might be the key to saving Atreia.
- Me? Honestly, I care more about whether anyone survived. And I want to get justice for this Sura— I mean, my comrade.
- This looks like something we have to do together. Let's go.
- First, I'll request mission clearance from Dymones before I go. This is serious. We'll need more troops if possible.
- Also... I'd like to request that someone recover our comrade's remains here.
- Once I finish the report, I'll head over. Let's meet again at the Canyon Campsite.
- NaielleHmm? Why am I alone?
- I did get mission approval, but things are rough at the base right now. They said providing reinforcements would be difficult.
- That's not all. When Dymones heard your name, Daeva, he said, "The two of you will be more than enough." And he ended the call.
- What did you do to get such high praise from Captain Dymones? I've never seen him compliment anyone before!
- Ahem... but I digress. Based on the info we got from that Sura, I found the entrance to the Surana Refinery.
- It's along the northeastern cliff of the Altamia Canyon. I'll see you there.
- NaielleWho would've thought the Balaur were hiding in a place like this...
- As I said, my first priority is finding my comrades. If I do find any survivors, I'm getting them out first. Any objections?
- Whoa, none? You're so chill... I suppose I'm probably not much help anyway even if I stick around...
- Still, I'll stay in the back and support you however I can. Let's go, Daeva.
- NaielleThere should be a guard detail up ahead.
- NaielleI'll cover the rear!
- NaielleBreak the tubes and get the Legionnaires out of there!
- NaielleArgh... Nghk... I-It's okay. Just a minor cut...
- Should've trained more with my sword... Haha... I'll patch myself up. Please check on the others.
- AzeranThe Balaur... kept torturing us... they put us in tubes... Can't breathe... please... help...
- It is too late. There are no signs of life.
- ValmoreThe others... are inside... Please... save them...
- NarethThis place is dangerous... There are more Balaur farther in...
- NaielleValmore! Nareth...! You made it...
- The other Legionnaires... I could have saved them if I checked that hideout sooner...!
- Daeva, I'll get the survivors out of here first. There's no telling what's deeper in, so please be careful!
- Drakan soldiers are behind the door. Take them down so they cannot chase after Naielle.
- Surana Refinery OverseerInterrupting our great experiment?! I hope you like tubes!
- NaielleArgh! M-My leg...
- NaielleCan you hear me? It's me, Naielle. I made it out safe, thanks to you.
- I shared the plan with Caelid, so please report on the situation.
- He should be waiting at Zumion Village.
- I'll see you around, then. Thanks for the help!
- CaelidDaeva! I heard everything from Naielle.
- What did you find? If it's about Ishtar, it could really help our operations.
- Torturing Daeva to refine Surana... Balaur cruelty knows no limits.
- The whole place was covered in inscriptions worshiping Ishtar?
- "Prepare for the Dragon Lord's return"... Is that all? I would have appreciated a little more detail.
- We should be wary of Ishtar, but it's likely little more than the fanatical wish of some simple-minded Balaur. We can't delay leaving for Eltnen based on that information alone.
- PhernosHmm... Perhaps. But I would not be so quick to dismiss it.
- CaelidWhat do you mean, Phernos?
- PhernosThe Balaur do not act out of blind devotion. They are cunning beasts, always sure of themselves.
- Ishtar suffered heavily in the fight with the Empyrean Lords. We assumed not even a Dragon Lord could recover from such wounds...
- The fact that Ishtar still lives is significant. Perhaps there is another conspiracy at work.
- CaelidEltnen was the farthest Ishtar advanced. Therefore, our Eltnen operation must proceed with even more caution...
- PhernosPrecisely.
- CaelidAll right. First, we need to share this intel with both the Dawn and Notos Legions.
- Daeva. Impressive work, as always. Be prepared for what lies ahead, and don't let your guard down.
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Where to start and turn in Creeping Darkness
The NPCs who give and complete Creeping Darkness, and the map where they stand.
| Role | NPC | Map | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quest giver | Naielle · Notos Legion | Verteron | Canyon Campsite |
| Turn in | Caelid · Dawn Legion | Verteron | Zumion Village |
Rewards
What Creeping Darkness gives on completion, plus 4,044,724 EXP.
Notes found during Creeping Darkness
In-game documents you read during this quest, quoted from the client.
I am Kaelrik of the Notos Legion. I don't know if I'll make it out of here alive, so I can only hope this letter reaches someone... The Balaur have hidden a Surana Refinery in Altamia Canyon. From what I could sense when I was taken, I suspect it's near the northeastern cliffs. Roughly ten or so Drakan soldiers are stationed inside. One of them appears to be the commander and was inspecting each of the captives…Read the full note
[Order from the Surana Refinery Overseer] -This document is to be circulated among the Krall. 1. Hold fast to your faith. Ishtar will soon return, having regained her strength. Once more, darkness descends upon us. Until the promised day arrives, devote yourselves to Surana extraction. Spare no effort in capturing Daeva. 2. Remove the impure. Those who harbor doubts about Ishtar are subject to disposal. Doubt is…Read the full note
Surana Refinery Experiment Log - Objective: Improve Surana purity and confirm stability. Hypothesis: When a Daeva is subjected to intense physical shock, they temporarily lose control of their body. In order to facilitate the regaining of control, a phenomenon occurs in which the Odyle immediately surrounding the body is purified. By exploiting this Daeva trait, it should be possible to obtain purified Odyle,…Read the full note
Surana Refinery Experiment Results -This document is to be circulated among the Krall. - When a Daeva is subjected to intense physical shock, they temporarily lose control of their body. In order to facilitate the regaining of control, a phenomenon occurs in which the Odyle immediately surrounding the body is purified. By exploiting this Daeva trait, it should be possible to obtain purified Odyle, leading to a more…Read the full note
Creeping Darkness is a Regional quest for Elyos characters with 4 steps. It rewards 4,044,724 EXP plus Kina (Bound), Wisdom Stone (Bound), and Daevanion Crystal (Bound). The story text, steps and rewards on this page come straight from the global client, so they match what you see in game.
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Creeping Darkness FAQ
How do I start Creeping Darkness?
Creeping Darkness unlocks at level 10 for Elyos characters and is recommended around level 45. Naielle (Notos Legion) gives the quest in Verteron.
Where do I turn in Creeping Darkness?
Turn Creeping Darkness in to Caelid (Dawn Legion) in Verteron.
What does Creeping Darkness reward?
Creeping Darkness gives 4,044,724 EXP and Kina (Bound), Wisdom Stone (Bound), and Daevanion Crystal (Bound); the reward table lists every item and amount.
Who do you talk to in Creeping Darkness?
Creeping Darkness has 80 lines of dialogue. The main speakers are Naielle, Damaged Mutated Sura, and Caelid. It opens with: “Urgh... I'm really going to die soon, too...”
What are the steps of Creeping Darkness?
Creeping Darkness has 4 steps, starting with: Investigate the Abandoned Hideout in Altamia Canyon. The step list above shows each one in order.