Reversing the Skales

Overview
Quest Summary:
 * 1) Head to Scoundrel's Rise east of North Kryta Province. Find the cause of the undead's westward movement.
 * 2) Lord Timot is the source of the undead movement. Destroy him.
 * 3) Return to Captain Greywind for your reward.

Obtained from:
 * Captain Greywind in North Kryta Province (Ascalon Settlement)

Requirements:
 * The Ascalon Settlement (?)

Reward:
 * 500 XP
 * Focus Item: Energy +8 (req. 6 Illusion Magic)
 * Smiting Rod: Light Dmg. 5-10 (req. 6 Smiting Prayers)

Dialogue:
 * "It has become clear that the skale being driven from their swamp by some undead menace moving in from Scoundrel's Rise to the east. Rather than slaughter endless droves of skale, who seem to breed as quickly as we slay them, I think it would be best to go to Scoundrel's Rise and find whatever necromantic force is driving these undead our way. Well, not merely to find it, but to put an end to it, right?"

Walkthrough
If you're wanting to complete this starting from a city/outpost, it's closer from Gates of Kryta. Be careful not to kill Timot before meeting with the scout though, in case that breaks the quest (hopefully he only spawns after talking to the scout - maybe someone can confirm). Sometimes the scout has been killed by the local mobs when you find him. Just run through the gate behind him and back to resurrect him.

You have to go through 3 to 4 18th level executioners to get to Timot. If you wait long enough, the executioners will leave the area but Timot will very likely follow them. Your best bet is probably to pick off the bog scales you'll find close to the executioners, then pick off as many of the executioners as you can before Timot can join the fray. However you approach it, it's probably best not to rush in to Timot but let him come to you (he will if you move close). There are several high level Smoke Phantoms hiding in the swamp.

TIP: The executioners are *not* undead, and can suffer from bleeding, poisoning, etc.