Yak's Bend

Yak's Bend
Outpost
Campaign Prophecies Region Northern Shiverpeaks Party size 6 Map area 0.04% Neighbors Shiverpeak Arena Traveler's Vale Services Armor crafter Merchant Skill trainer Storage Weaponsmith
Map
File:Yak's Bend map.jpg

Description

So called because of the numerous yak herds that rove throughout the area, Yak's Bend is the last refuge for travelers who are about to undertake the rough passage through the Shiverpeaks. Because of its lower altitude, the weather here is somewhat less harsh, providing a place to rest, regroup, and re-equip.

Getting there

Complete the Nolani Academy mission.

Alternatively, either travel northwest from Grendich Courthouse or north from Nolani Academy into Diessa Lowlands. From there, head northwest into the Ascalon Foothills, continue on into Traveler's Vale, before turning north to arrive at Yak's Bend.

Exits

• Shiverpeak Arena (north; by talking to Bromgar)
• Traveler's Vale (south)

NPCs

• Collectors:
  • Sadira Powell
• Crafters:
  • Breyshaw (Armor crafter)
  • Hylas (Weaponsmith)
• Henchmen (level 8):
  • Little Thom (Brawler)
  • Stefan (Fighter)
  • Reyna (Archer)
  • Alesia (Healer)
  • Claude (Cultist)
  • Dunham (Enchanter)
  • Orion (Mage)
• Merchants and Traders:
  • Sanura (Merchant)
• Storage:
  • Xunlai Agent (Storage)
• Various:
  • Bromgar (Arena Guard)
  • Captain Osric (Skills)
  • Grand Mason Stonecleaver
  • Howland the Elementalist
  • Necromancer Morgan
  • Sebedoh the Mesmer
  • Tabor Woolridge
  • Van the Warrior

Quests

Yak's Bend

• Captain Osric: The Road to Borlis Pass
• Captain Osric: Shiverpeak Stragglers
• Captain Osric: The Way is Blocked (Primary Quest)
• Grand Mason Stonecleaver: Helping the Dwarves
• Howland the Elementalist: A Heart of Ice
• Necromancer Morgan: Renegade Necromancer
• Sebedoh the Mesmer: The Stone Summit Champion
• Tabor Woolridge: The Missing Artisan
• Van the Warrior: Securing the Vale
• Van the Warrior: The Wayward Monk

Notes

• From Yak's Bend onwards, the party size is increased to six. Thus, this is another good starting point for Caravan vanquishing, but not as good as Temple of the Ages.
• There are several skill quests here for all professions. The Ranger-only quest, Stone Summit Beastmasters, is available in Traveler's Vale from Artemis the Ranger, who is located near the entrance to Iron Horse Mine.