The Dravanian Hinterlands

The Dravanian Hinterlands

     

Map of The Dravanian Hinterlands

Type

Zone

Zone

Dravania
(Aldenard)

Connects to

Idyllshire (N)
The Dravanian Forelands (E)
Coerthas Western Highlands (SE)

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The Dravanian hinterlands sit in the westernmost reaches of Abalathia's Spine, blessed with relatively lush vegetation due to waters carried through the area by the mighty Thaliak River. The region attained some fame as the seat of Sharlayan's colony, but this has faded in the fifteen years since the exodus. The settlement itself now largely stands unoccupied, a remnant of a lost time slowly being reclaimed by the land.

— In-game description

The Dravanian Hinterlands is a zone in Dravania. This is the only major overworld zone in the game that does not have an aetheryte. Players who wish to quickly travel here should teleport to nearby Idyllshire.

Locations

Area	Points of Interest
The Makers' Quarter	The Arkhitekton The Daggers Matoya's Relict
The Collectors' Quarter	Bigwest Shortstop Summoning Stone
The Answering Quarter	Saint Mocianne's Arboretum Saint Mocianne's Arboretum The Asulon
The Ruling Quarter	Quickspill Delta Matoya's Cave The Path of Knowing The Great Gubal Library Alexander The Tipped Ewer

Activities

The Dravanian Hinterlands Sidequests

The Dravanian Hinterlands FATEs

Shops & Services

Merchant Name	Merchant Location
Junkmonger	(X:6.8, Y:6.1)

Aether Currents

Field:

Coordinates	Description	Number
(x37.1, y25.5, z0.9)	Entrance to area from main quest	1
(x24.5, y19.0, z0.3)	Across the bridge east of Bigwest Shortstop settlement	2
(x12.8, y16.8, z1.0)	Entrance to The Answering Quarter	3
(x13.5, y36.1, z1.0)	In the caverns by Matoya's Cave	4

A map showing the locations of aether currents in The Dravanian Hinterlands

Quests:

Quest	Level	Coordinates	Additional Information
Louder than Words	58	(x21, y18)	Unlocks after completing Heavensward MSQ A Great New Nation
Ebb and Aetherflow	58	Idyllshire (x7, y6)	Unlocks after completing Heavensward MSQ An Illuminati Incident
Taking Stock	58	Idyllshire (x5, y6)	Unlocks after completing Heavensward MSQ Leaving Idyllshire
Saro Roggo's Common Life	59	Matoya's Cave (x6, y6)	Unlocks after completing Heavensward MSQ Matoya's Cave
Forbidden Knowledge	59	Matoya's Cave (x6, y6)	Heavensward MSQ

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Enemies

Normal

• Bifericeras
• Cockatrice
• Crawler
• Damselfly
• Espertype Magitek Vangob G-III
• Goblin Brandisher
• Goblin Glider
• Goblin Sharpshooter
• Goblin Tinkerer
• Great Morbol
• Loaghtan
• Narbrooi
• Okeanis
• Opken
• Orn Kite
• Poroggo
• Ratel
• Sun Leech
• Tarantula Hawk
• Vouivre
• Wildebeest

B Rank

• False Gigantopithecus
• Pterygotus

A Rank

• Slipkinx Steeljoints
• Stolas

S Rank

• The Pale Rider

Vistas

See also: Sightseeing Log

Players can unlock Heavensward sightseeing logs by speaking to Kester Ironheart in The Dravanian Forelands (X:31.1, Y:22.2). Players must be a Disciple of War or Disciple of Magic level 50 or higher to obtain credit for these sightseeing logs. Vistas are small blue glowing orbs at which players need to /lookout or use another emote. While players need to have flying unlocked, there are no time or weather requirements.

#	Name	Zone	Coordinate	Emote	Comment
29	The Arkhitekton	The Dravanian Hinterlands	(X:40.1, Y:21.8, Z:1.9)	Lookout	On the cliff bottom of the mountain. East of "The Arkhitekton" (Requires Flying)
30	The Answering Quarter	The Dravanian Hinterlands	(X:17.9, Y:23.2, Z:0.4)	Lookout	Waterfall on the side of cliff, West of the "Thaliak River" (Requires Flying)
31	The Cenotaph	The Dravanian Hinterlands	(X:22.1, Y:27.6, Z:1.7)	Lookout	Located on Alexander's head platform. (Requires Flying)
32	The Tipped Ewer	The Dravanian Hinterlands	(X:10.1, Y:35.9, Z:1.1)	Lookout	In the caves at the top of a ladder near roof of cave. (The Path of Conviction) (Requires Flying)
33	Great Gubal Library	The Dravanian Hinterlands	(X:28.8, Y:37.8, Z:3.6)	Lookout	On top of the Great Gubal Library. (The Great Gubal Library) (Requires Flying)
34	The Orn Wild	The Dravanian Hinterlands	(X:32.7, Y:11.9, Z:0.9)	Lookout	Small outcrop on the north east edge of the map, North of the "Stone, Sky, Sea" (Requires Flying)
35	Saint Mocianne's Arboretum	The Dravanian Hinterlands	(X:13.0, Y:21.6, Z:1.5)	Lookout	Tallest pillar on the building, east of "the Paths of Contemplation" (Requires Flying)
57	The Sage's Cataract	The Dravanian Hinterlands	(X:12.2, Y:13.0, Z:1.1)	Lookout	At the west entrance to Idyllshire, on the right side beside wall facing north.
58	The Path of Knowing	The Dravanian Hinterlands	(X:19.7, Y:38.1, Z:1.4)	Lookout	On the broken column. Jump down from the cliff to reach it. (Path of Knowing)
59	The Daggers	The Dravanian Hinterlands	(X:30.4, Y:31.3, Z:1.6)	Lookout	On a cliff edge, South of "The Daggers" (Requires Flying)

Achievements

This zone is associated with the following achievements:

Name	Points	Task	Reward	Patch
Mapping the Realm: Dravanian Hinterlands	10	Discover every location in the Dravanian hinterlands.	-	3.0
Freebird: Dravanian Hinterlands	5	Attune with all the aether currents in the Dravanian hinterlands.	-	3.0

Images

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  The Arkhitekton

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  Matoya's Relict

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  Bigwest Shortstop

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  Saint Mocianne's Arboretum

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  Matoya's Cave

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  The Great Gubal Library

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Lore

The Dravanian Hinterlands

The Dravanian hinterlands sit in the westernmost reaches of Abalathia's Spine, blessed with relatively lush vegetation due to waters carried through the area by the mighty Thaliak River. The region attained some fame as the seat of Sharlayan's colony, but this has faded in the fifteen years since the exodus. The settlement itself now largely stands unoccupied, remnant of a lost time slowly being reclaimed by the land.

The Makers' Quarter

The Makers’ Quarter was once the home of artisans, and the sounds of their labor rang out from the diverse workshops that lined the streets. Here craftsmen had their pick of the best finds from the Collectors’ Quarter, and transformed these materials into a fantastic variety of wares.

The Arkhitekton

Once home to Sharlayan masters who fashioned aetherytes within its halls, this workshop is now home to the Illuminati, a nasty band of goblins who would wield the ancient technologies within for their own nefarious ends.

The Daggers

An area of the hinterlands where clusters of stone columns shaped like daggers protrude from the earth. The scholars of Sharlayan had long been engulfed in a heated debate over whether the name was too simple and colloquial, but a different one was never decided upon as the proposals began to exceed the columns in number.

The Collectors' Quarter

From miners to botanists to fishermen, the Collectors’ Quarter was home to all those who gathered the bounty of the land. It is said that goods from every corner of the realm stocked its stalls, and that this section of the city was constantly abuzz with customers because of it.

Bigwest Shortstop

Bigwest Shortstop was the first encampment of the goblins who made their way into the interior of the Dravanian hinterlands. It was their base of operations while they raised the settlement of Idyllshire, and now serves as a lookout post whence to watch for signs of the dread Illuminati.

The Answering Quarter

This Sharlayan settlement stretches across the western banks of the Thaliak. Home to Saint Mocianne’s Arboretum and a center for education and scholarly pursuits, it hearkens back to the cities of learning that flourished in bygone times.

Saint Mocianne's Arboretum

This botanical garden built by the Sharlayans once was home to fauna and flora collected from across the realm, the study of which yielded numerous discoveries regarding our natural world. Sadly, it was abandoned in the exodus, the teeming life within left to run wild and unchecked.

The Asulon

The Asulon’s name indicates holy ground, and it was a place devoted to allowing the inquisitive mind to explore free from the obligations of everyday life. Once inside its doors, there was a decree commanding one to forget all titles and positions from the outside world—or so it is said.

The Ruling Quarter

Situated upon a plateau to the south, elegant homes and villas aplenty stood within the Ruling Quarter. It is apparent that therein dwelt those in leadership positions, from members of the Forum to celebrated scholars and Archons.

Quickspill Delta

For want of a keeper, the flood control of Sharlayan failed after the people’s exodus back to their homeland, and the waters eventually overflowed. As they run swiftly through a triangular area of land, the area has been named by local goblins the Quickspill Delta.

Matoya's Cave

One does not simply walk into Matoya’s quiet and secret home. The cave’s mouth is disguised as a wall of rock, and those who carelessly draw too close will be attacked by her poroggo familiars. Nearby is the Mushroomery, where she grows all manner of fungi to be used in her castings.

The Path of Knowing

This colossal bridge was once a bustling artery for researchers, students, and curators commuting to and from the Great Gubal Library. Its stone pillars suffered significant damage when the Calamity reshaped the land, causing a portion of the walkway to crumble and collapse.

The Great Gubal Library

A massive library constructed by the Sharlayans to house the wealth of knowledge they had amassed in their travels across the realm. Though the vast majority of the tomes that once lined its shelves were carried back to the motherland in the exodus, it is said forbidden texts still slumber in sealed-off vaults below.

Alexander

Summoned by the Illuminati, a secretive fraternity of goblin scholars, this primal appears as a colossus made of steel and breathing steam.

The Tipped Ewer

The spot where the melted snows of Abalathia’s Spine flow emerge from their source to descend down the mountain, forming the countless tributaries that come together as the mighty Thaliak River. The name is said to come from the deity whose name the river bears and the magicked pitcher from which poured the waters of knowledge..

References

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