The Motives of the Mantid

Slay mantid in Kri'vess so can look for clues on their bodies.

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<Class>. You may be of assistance.

The Shado-Pan wishes to know why the mantid are attacking so violently. We have our suspicions, but we cannot be sure. Furthermore, we do not want the mantid to know that we are investigating them.

That's where you come in.

I need you to kill the mantid of Kri'vess, in the north. I will lurk behind you in the shadows, and search for clues on their bodies.

You will also receive:

Shall we move on, then?

The abundance of yak hair on that mantid's body suggests one thing... it came from Niuzao Temple. Our journey continues westward,.

• 196000 XP
• +100 reputation with Shado-Pan

Pick up Set the Mantid Back before heading out. also has some collection quests that can be done alongside of these: Natural Antiseptic, The Field Armorer, and A Proper Poultice.

Head northeast out of the garrison through the Underbough. Start killing mushan and turtles, and looting mao-willows. Circle around to the north side of Kri'vess to find the entrance to the mantid area. Tai Ho will join the party as players get close: The weapons and supplies caches are OUTSIDE of the tree to the north. Use the item and target the ground where the weapons and supplies caches are to destroy them. The mantid will take exception to this, so take them out. Tai Ho may not find any clues on the corpses of the mantid: Or he could find a random poor-quality item:

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First clue: Second clue: Third clue: Fourth clue: Finish up with the three gathering quests before heading back.

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