The Tower Of The Four Winds  

ClassificationPoint of Interest
SkillN/A
NodeOther
Location14, 34, -155
Submitted ByCalthine
Last Updated2008-12-24 14:22:09

Point of Interest
The Tower Of The Four Winds
Zone The Village of Shin
Expansion Fallen Dynasty
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Achievement Shin Swashbuckler

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Complete Walkthrough

The Tower of the Four Winds contains some raids and quests. However, in order to enter the first floor of the tower you must pass an initial test. In order to proceed up each floor of the tower you will also be required to pass various tests or quests for each floor.

Gaining Access to the 1st level of The Tower of the Four Winds

Prerequisites

    1. Complete the quest Improving Relations with the Locals
    2. Complete the follow-up quest The Stolen Tome

The access quest to get into the tower does not show up in your quest log.

    1. Speak with Brother Lika 16.44, 33.70, -153.53 , he will tell you that you must learn his peoples history before being allowed to enter the tower.
    2. Listen to the stories told by Master Long Shan in the courtyard at 16.97, 14.74, -106.76 . Note: He will begin teaching at 6:30am game time. You must wait for at least one of his "history lessons" to begin and listen to it before returning to Brother Lika.
    3. Return to Brother Lika and he will proceed to ask you a series of questions. The questions are randomly ordered, but drawn from the list below. Once you've answered his questions correctly you will be allowed to enter the first floor of the tower. If you answer incorrectly, he will not attempt to test you again for at least 5 minutes.

Question List:

    • Q: What is the name of the island upon which our monastery stands?
    • A: Mara

    • Q: Zan Fi, founder of the Whistling Fists Clan, was fond of a musical instrument. What was it?
    • A: Flute

    • Q: Zan Fi lived during the days of what empire?
    • A: Combine

    • Q: What member of our order protected travelers in the Rathe Mountains?
    • A: Brother Zephyl

    • Q: Brother Zephyl defeated what mighty foe in battle?
    • A: Syythrak

    • Q: Which famous monk walked the lands known as South Karana?
    • A: Brother Qwinn

    • Q: Brother Qwinn was victorious over what legendary opponent?
    • A: Cracktusk

    • Q: Upon whom did Brother Qwinn take revenge?
    • A: Poachers

    • Q: What dedicated monk spent most of his days in the wilds of Kunark?
    • A: Brother Balatin

    • Q: Who betrayed Brother Balatin?
    • A: Vistrei

The First Floor of the Tower of the Four Winds

If you attempt to access the Tower before you have granted access, you will be thrown outside of the tower by Brother Lika who will tell you, "You must prove yourself worthy before you may enter the Tower." or "I'm afraid I can't allow you to enter the Tower of the Four Winds.

Now that you have access to the first floor of the tower you have access to two quests.

    1. Mediate the Masters given by Brother Pharad
    2. The Balance of Nature given by Brother Dhar

In order to get to the second floor of the tower you must complete the two quests.

Bonus Goodies

The Second Floor of the Tower of the Four Winds

If you attempt to access the second floor before you have completed the first set of quests you will be kicked outside of the tower by Brother Lika who will tell you, "You have not yet proven yourself worthy to ascend to that level."

Now that you have access to the second floor you are given two more quests.

    1. Brother Lycabe's Trial: Knowledge of a Lost City given by Brother Lycabe
    2. Brother Pang's Trial: Combating Corruption given by Brother Pang

Once these quests are completed you have access to the third floor of the tower.

You are also able to enter the Trial of Lin Vo: Solo, Trial of Lin Vo: Heroic, Trial of Bo Fen: Solo, and Trial of Bo Fen: Heroic by clicking on scrolls on the table beside the two NPC's on this floor.

The Third Floor of the Tower of the Four Winds

If you attempt to enter the third floor before you complete the trials, you will be knocked out of the tower by Brother Lika who will tell you, "Although your strength is great, there are deeds yet ahead of you before you may enter the third floor."

Now that you've finally reached the third floor Lu Sywaka has a quest for you. In order to begin his trial you must answer in the following order:

  • Yes, Master Lu.
  • Life is difficult, but death is not release from its grasp.
  • Continue the single choice answers from there.

Receive the quest The Rift. You may want a couple of friends to complete this quest depending on your gear/level.

You are also able to enter the Trial of Jiang Anlan: Solo, Trial of Jiang Anlan: Heroic, Trial of Sagacious Ting: Solo, and Trial of Sagacious Ting: Heroic by clicking on scrolls on the table of this floor.

On the third floor of the tower is where you will also be able to read the book The Bird Man of Mara which will give you the access quest The Master of the Fluttering Wing in order to enter the zone Xux'laio's Roost.

The Fourth Floor of the Tower of the Four Winds

If you attempt to access the fourth floor of the tower without completing the trials of the third floor you will be punted out of the tower by Brother Lika who will tell you, "Our respect for you is great, but there are some secrets you have still not earned the right to see."

Welcome to the 4th and final level of the Tower of the Four Winds. You may now speak with Zhen Mei to receive his quest A Vision of the Future. This quest is for the raid mob, Chel'Drak the Ancient Lord in the Antechamber of Fate, so it is extremely recommended you bring a few friends with you to complete this quest.

This will complete your quest line within the Tower of the Four Winds. Congratulations.

There will also be two scrolls on the table on this floor as well which will allow you to enter the following instances: Trial of Li Zhong: Heroic, Trial of Sun Kai: Solo, and Trial of Sun Kai: Heroic

This page last modified 2012-03-26 14:06:52.