A Matter for Death

What to prepare

Plan for two dungeons, the Ilyzaelle's Lookout and the Royal Gobball's Court, one fight that can be done in a group, one solo fight, and fights at Kerub's Temple for 13 Divine Bow Meow Grass.

• 2 kamasLord Crow's advice on the Great Reaper

Quest Resources, obtained along the way

• 1 × Devouring Firedrops automatically from Ilyzaelle
• 1 × Albino Moumousein the cellar of Grandmother's house, after a fight
• 13 × Divine Bow Meow Grass10% base rate from the monsters of Kerub's Temple, in Ecaflipus

The 19 quest steps

1. 1Talk to Maysial

   Dialogue[3,1] · Maysial

   The quest starts in the Xelor temple, with Maysial, who asks you which of the two objectives you want to fulfill. She asks in what form you met Thanatena: sovereign of the Gray Land or Great Reaper. To bring the Great Reaper, you need a Trépasseur, and Lord Crow is a former one: go ask him for help.

   Dialogue

   1. “Convince Thanatena not to join the Horsemen”

   

2. 2Request an audience with Virgil

   Dialogue[-15,-62] · Virgil

   Go to the Lord Crow's Library dungeon and talk to Virgil. He agrees to take you to Lord Crow when you tell him that it is a matter of life or death and that you are working with Archiduk Hiboukin, already in a meeting with the Master.

   Dialogue

   1. “Request an urgent meeting with Lord Crow”

   

3. 3Talk to Lord Crow

   Dialogue[-11,-57] · Lord Crow

   In the throne room, explain to Lord Crow that you want to meet Death and make the Great Reaper appear in the World of Twelve. He will not help you for free: bring him the Devouring Fire that consumes Ilyzaelle's soul.

   Dialogue

   1. “Suppress the urge to recoil and bow respectfully before the Master”

   

4. 4Defeat Ilyzaelle

   Combat[-73,-76]

   Enter the Ilyzaelle's Lookout dungeon, whose entrance is at [-73,-76], and defeat Ilyzaelle. The Devouring Fire drops automatically.

   • Ilyzaellefight · level 220 · 42,000 to 60,000 HP · 20 AP · 6 MP
   • Devouring Firereceived

5. 5Hand the Devouring Fire over to Lord Crow

   Items[-15,-62] · Lord Crow

   Go back to [-15,-62] and talk to Virgil so he takes you back to Lord Crow. In exchange for the fire, he entrusts you with Lord Crow's Bell. Then tell him that Cania is at risk of war, and his library with it: for 2 kamas, he tells you that the Great Reaper hates being tricked, that Death gave black Bow Meows nine lives, not one more, and that you need to go see a witch.

   Dialogue

   1. “Hand the devouring fire over to the Master, as agreed”

   Lord Crow's Bell can only be used once. If Death judges the trip pointless, she will not show up and will kill you on the spot: only ring the bell when circumstances justify it.

   • 2 kamasto pay
   • 1 × Devouring Fireto hand over
   • Lord Crow's Bellreceived

   

6. 6Question the witch Meriana

   Dialogue[-6,-3] · Meriana

   In the foul-smelling marshes, Meriana tells you about the black Bow Meows, once Death's messengers. To attract hers, before Wedhig, she used thirteen blades of divine Bow Meow grass. The black Bow Meows also have a god: offering him an albino moumouse makes him appear.

7. 7Catch the Albino Moumouse

   Combat[7,-19] · Albino Moumouse

   The offering is in the cellar of Grandmother's house. Talk to the Albino Moumouse: a fight starts, and it can be done in a group. Once you win the fight, you get the Albino Moumouse.

   Dialogue

   1. “Hold out your arms to catch it”

   • Albino Moumousefight · level 200 · 11,000 HP · 12 AP · 8 MP
   • Albino Moumousereceived

8. 8Make the offering to the god of the black Bow Meows

   Combat[2,-34]

   Enter the Royal Gobball's Court dungeon and go to the last room, after beating the Royal Gobball. Click the wool sack surrounded by black Bow Meows: you arrive in a sanctuary. Click the plate of food to drop off the Albino Moumouse.

   • Royal Gobballfight · level 30 · 610 to 900 HP · 7 AP · 5 MP
   • 1 × Albino Moumouseto hand over

   

9. 9Talk to Beelzemeow

   Dialogue[2,-34] · Beelzemeow

   Beelzemeow, the god of the black Bow Meows, appears. Tell him you know that a black Bow Meow is cheating Death, and that you heard it from Lord Crow. Offer to do him a favor at any time: he hints that a certain Bow Meowowow is under his protection to escape the Reaper.

10. 10Join Maysial at the Eliotrope temple

    Movement[17,32] · Maysial

    Share your discoveries with Maysial, in the Eliotrope temple. A prophecy by Senga Egrab speaks of a black feline: it could be Bow Meowowow. She gives you the transcription.

    • Transcription of a Feline Prophecyreceived

11. 11Read the prophecy

    Read the Transcription of a Feline Prophecy from your inventory. A black Bow Meow that broke Death's rules takes refuge in a forgotten city to escape the judgment of the archons of the Gray Land.

12. 12Talk to Maysial again

    Dialogue[17,32] · Maysial

    Tell Maysial that you now know where to find Bow Meowowow. One last piece of advice: go back to see Ratathrosk, who has a link with Thanatena, before meeting her.

13. 13Collect 13 Divine Bow Meow Grass

    Items

    Before going to find Bow Meowowow, collect 13 Divine Bow Meow Grass. They drop at a base rate of 10% from the monsters of the Kerub's Temple area, in Ecaflipus.

14. 14Speak to Ratathrosk

    Dialogue[4,-19] · Ratathrosk

    Make a detour through Astrub. According to Ratathrosk, his mother created Externam at the request of the three Norrai, who in exchange allowed her to stay with her brother Prysmaradoth: Thanatena respects the Norrai. His advice: do not underestimate the importance of Externam to her, do not disturb her when she is lost in thought, and do not forget that you are addressing Death.

    Dialogue

    1. “Greet Ratathrosk and say you need to know more about Thanatena”

    Ratathrosk is only visible after completing Loud Aure Quiet. You can move forward without talking to him right away, but talk to him before the choices with Thanatena, otherwise one of the choices blocks you.

15. 15Flush out Bow Meowowow

    [8,-78] · Droopik

    In the Cursed Pyramid of Ohwymi, talk to Droopik, who seems to have noticed the Bow Meow's presence. Drop the Bow Meow grass: you are teleported out of the room.

    • 13 × Divine Bow Meow Grassto hand over

16. 16Summon Death

    Dialogue[8,-78] · Thanatena

    Go back to the room on the left: Bow Meowowow has appeared. Use Lord Crow's Bell from your quest inventory. Thanatena bursts in in her Great Reaper form, ready to go after Bow Meowowow, but displeased that you used an item that does not belong to you. She doubts you and wants to know if you are able to protect yourself.

    Dialogue

    1. “Lower your head as a sign of humility”

    • 1 × Lord Crow's Bellto hand over

17. 17Defeat Valkyr

    Combat[8,-78] · Valkyr

    You are teleported to the Hall of the Valiant. Talk to Valkyr to prove your worth: the fight is done solo. You just need to remove 12,000 HP from her 16,000.

    • Valkyrfight · level 200 · 16,000 HP · 16 AP · 6 MP

18. 18Convince Thanatena

    Dialogue[8,-78] · Thanatena

    After the fight, talk to Thanatena again, who subjects you to a real interrogation. Answer in exactly this order. You convince her not to join the Horsemen, and learn that the relic stolen by Misery has returned to the Reliquary: neither the council members nor you know its true nature.

    Dialogue

    1. “Gather your courage and advise Thanatena not to join the Horsemen”
    2. “Reply that it would be defying the established order”
    3. “Reply that most souls follow the path laid out by fate”
    4. “Say it seems impossible to you, the consequences could harm the Norrai's work”
    5. “Look away and mention Ratathrosk”
    6. “Say that the Banes are slaves to their nature and are no freer than she is”
    7. “Say that on top of that, Externam needs its queen to endure”
    8. “Suggest another way out”
    9. “Suggest that she take the time to mingle with mortals to get to know them better”
    10. “Reply that every soul is unique, and therefore precious, just like its time”
    11. “Wait patiently”

    Each wrong answer makes you wait 20 minutes. The choice “Look away and mention Ratathrosk” only appears if you talked to Ratathrosk beforehand.

19. 19Go back to see Maysial

    Dialogue[3,1] · Maysial

    Tell Maysial, in the Xelor temple, that Thanatena will not join the Horsemen. The quest ends and completes a step of The Wokening.

    

The fights

The rewards

• XP6,300,000 experience points
• 105,552 kamas

Related quests

The quest completes a step of The Wokening. If you have not done so already, start the other quest requested by Maysial, The War in Cania Won't Happen. It is part of the achievement Future Fantastic, which groups five Eliocalypse quests.

Achievements · Eliocalypse

Future Fantastic

Quest 3 of 5 · 10 achievement points

Complete the series of main quests involving the four Horsemen.

1. WarpathsLvl. 200
2. The Four WillsLvl. 200
3. A Matter for DeathLvl. 200
4. The War in Cania Won't HappenLvl. 200
5. The WokeningLvl. 200

← The Four WillsNext quest: The War in Cania Won't Happen →

Where does the quest A Matter for Death begin?

With Maysial, in the Xelor temple of Amakna Village at [3,1]. You must have started The Wokening.

Where do I find the Devouring Fire?

On Ilyzaelle, the boss of Ilyzaelle's Lookout, whose entrance is at [-73,-76]. It drops automatically.

Where do I find the Albino Moumouse?

In the cellar of Grandmother's house, at [7,-19]. Choose “Hold out your arms to catch it” and win the fight, which can be done in a group.

Where do I find Divine Bow Meow Grass?

From the monsters of Kerub's Temple, in Ecaflipus. You need 13, at the base rate of 10%.

Why does Ratathrosk not appear at [4,-19]?

You must have completed Loud Aure Quiet. Talk to him before the conversation with Thanatena, otherwise one of the choices blocks you.

How do I beat Valkyr?

Remove 12,000 HP from her: at 4,000 HP, she dies automatically. The fight is done solo, and her Guard III changes depending on whether you hit her at range or in melee.

Which answers should I give to Thanatena?

The eleven choices of the step, in order. Each wrong answer makes you wait 20 minutes.

What does the quest give?

6,300,000 XP and 105,552 kamas. It also completes a step of The Wokening.