Stage 1 Minimum Level: 722 Location:Rhudal Volcano (Ascent) (6, 9) Required Item: None Required Kills: None

You cross paths with a metalsmith. 'Hail Friend! I've been working on creating a new type of material for the shields I make. I'm tired of using metals, so I'm trying something new. You interested in helping me?' 'Great! I've been looking at the Magma Ant Carapace. It is as tough as rock. If only we can acquire a piece of its armored carapace, we should be able to create a very tough shield made from the shell material. Here is the recipe for creating the shield face. You will need the blood of the creature too, as it's a natural adhesive. Return here if you are successful in creating the shield face from the Magma Ant shell.' You gain 'Magma Shield Face Recipe'.

Stage 2 Minimum Level: 722 Location:Rhudal Volcano (Ascent) (6, 9) Required Item: Magma Shield Face Required Kills: None

You arrive back at the metalsmith. He looks at you expectantly. 'So, you managed to create the material for use on the shield?' The metalsmith quirks a brow with interest as you hand him the material. 'Impressive. It seems more tougher than I first thought. Give me a moment to craft it into the shields.' The metalsmith takes a few minutes to apply the material to the shield face. He returns to you, wielding one of the shields. 'Thank you again for your help. Here, take this one as a reward for your services!' As the metalsmith hands you the shield a massive object enters your view. Several Magma Ant's ambush you and the metalsmith. You must defend yourself!

Stage 3 Minimum Level: 722 Location:Rhudal Volcano (Ascent) (6, 9) Required Item: None Required Kills: 60 x Magma Ant

The massive Magma Ants continue their savage attack against the metalsmith and yourself. You successfully dispatch the last of the Magma Ant's with your weapon. You turn to see the metalsmith cutting away the hard shells of the Magma Ants. 'Well, the more materials, the better!' The metalsmith laughs. 'Feel free to take the shield, friend. I'll be able to make more now!' You gain 2,654,868 XP and 'Magma Shield'.