Meridian 59: Shards
Ground for Blackstone
Original Meridian 59 client artwork; used with project permission.

The quest journal

Ground for Blackstone

The lieges' battles are called across the realm every few hours. Wear your soldier's shield and join one for the Duke; then claim a flagpole next to land he holds, with his flag from Blackstone Keep.

Health
80–150
Experience
9,842
Renown
35

Given by

Duke Akardius says, "Words win nothing on their own. When my army next marches, march with it and see that it wins. Then raise my flag over some field of the realm with your own hands."

Requirements

  • At least 80 health
  • Sworn to Duke Akardius
  • At least 35 renown with your liege
  • Finish first: The Monk's Whisper

Suggested for 80–150 health.

Steps

  1. Win a battle for the Duke
  2. Claim a flagpole for the Duke

Rewards

On completion
9,842 experience, 2,500 shillings, 8 renown with your liege
Repeat
Once
Duke Akardius says, "That is how a realm is won: a field at a time. Blackstone will remember your name."

Quest chain: The Duke's campaign

One of 9 quests. Each one opens once those above it are done.

  1. A Soldier of the Duke50–150 health
    1. Ground for the Duke60–150 health
    2. The Roads of Tos55–150 health
      1. The Monk's Whisper65–150 health
        1. Ground for Blackstone80–150 health
          1. The Price of Loyalty95–150 health
            1. The Siege of Barloque105–150 health
    3. Foul the Oil Stores60–150 health
    4. Break the Smugglers' Ring60–150 health

Every quest chain