Welcome back to another thrilling episode of Trader Steve's adventure across Gielinor! Our intrepid hero, Trader Steve, is on an epic quest to amass rare items, with his ultimate goal being the coveted quest cape. In this journey, we'll explore his challenges, strategies, and triumphs as he progresses toward unlocking the powerful Bow of Fer-Dinon.

The Quest for the Quest Cape

Trader Steve's adventure begins in the Grand Exchange chunk, where he’s determined to collect as many rare items worth over 1 million OSRS gold as possible. For each rare item he acquires, he unlocks a new adjacent chunk. This methodical approach not only expands his exploration but also enhances his ability to gather resources.

The main focus of this episode is the Song of the Elves quest, which Steve has been working towards for months. With the requirements finally met, he is ready to undertake this challenging quest and unlock Pinis city, a crucial step in his journey. The reward? The Bow of Fer-Dinon, a significant upgrade to his account’s power.

Starting the Song of the Elves

With approximately 22 million GP remaining from his Hallowed Sepulchre grind, Steve embarks on the Song of the Elves quest. His preparations are meticulous, as he needs to navigate through various chunks, each unlocking new challenges and opportunities.

The Grand Library presents its own set of challenges with a complex light puzzle. Although it takes some time, Steve efficiently completes it, showcasing his progress since his previous attempt.

One of the first chunks he unlocks is relatively useless, containing only a random path that doesn’t contribute much to his quest progress. However, his determination shines through as he continues to unlock additional chunks, including the Tanin Charter Ship chunk and, eventually, the Zorah chunk, which provides access to one of the game’s notable money-makers.

Navigating Through Chunks and Buying Essential Items

As Steve moves forward, he encounters the need to purchase specific items, including the Ancient Medallion and Crystal Armor Seed. These items are necessary for the quest, although they come at a steep price. The Ancient Medallion costs around 4 million GP, while the Crystal Armor Seed is valued at 5 million GP.

One of the more challenging aspects of this quest is managing the chunk requirements. Steve realizes that he needs to unlock the southeastern chunk to access all the required areas. This chunk contains essential resources but requires significant financial investment.

The Ultimate Challenge: Obtaining the Bow of Fer-Dinon

With the Song of the Elves quest complete, Steve now has access to the city of Prifddinas and its numerous new money-makers. However, acquiring the Bow of Fer-Dinon proves to be more challenging than anticipated.

The bow costs over 100 million GP, a significant hurdle for Steve. To charge the bow, he needs Crystal Shards, which can be obtained through various activities in Prifddinas. These include woodcutting, mining, and thieving from elves. However, Steve only has access to a quarter of the city, limiting his options.

Normally, obtaining Crystal Shards involves buying Enhanced Crystal Teleport Seeds from the Grand Exchange and exchanging them with Amrod, an NPC in the northwestern corner of Prifddinas. Unfortunately, Steve cannot access this area due to his chunk restrictions, which means he must rely on alternative methods.

The Grind for Crystal Shards

To obtain Crystal Shards, Steve turns to thieving from elves, which provides a relatively high rate of shards per hour compared to other activities. Despite not having some of the main account benefits, like the Ardougne Diary and Thieving Cape, Steve manages to get around 100K to 140K experience per hour.

Throughout his grind, Steve faces several challenges, including a lack of optimal gear and benefits. However, he makes progress by using various methods such as the Redemption method with Zamorak Brews to increase his efficiency.

Steve’s goal is to reach 99 Thieving, which will significantly enhance his ability to gather Crystal Shards. As he progresses, he also accumulates Enhanced Crystal Teleport Seeds, which add substantial value to his bank.

Achieving 99 Thieving

After about 50 hours of intensive thieving, Steve reaches 99 Thieving. This milestone is crucial not only for the experience but also for the Thieving Cape, which provides a 10% increase in pickpocketing success rate. Despite the grind being slower than his previous experience on a main account, Steve’s perseverance pays off.

With 942 Crystal Shards collected from loot drops alone, Steve is halfway to his goal of 2,000 shards needed to corrupt the Bow of Fer-Dinon. The grind is far from over, but Steve’s achievement in reaching 99 Thieving marks a significant step in his journey.

Looking Ahead

As Steve continues his quest to unlock and fully utilize the Bow of Fer-Dinon, he faces the challenge of accumulating the remaining Crystal Shards. The journey has been long and arduous, filled with strategic planning, chunk unlocking, and intense grinding.

Trader Steve’s adventure highlights the dedication required to achieve high-level goals in OSRS. From unlocking new chunks and acquiring essential items to grinding for rare resources, his journey is a testament to the perseverance and strategic planning needed to succeed in Gielinor.

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