This is one of several quests for youngling armor originating in Rivervale. All pieces made from this quest are HFL/ROG only and are lore (other than bracers) and no drop. All combines are no fail. Armor has a blue-green chain graphic. Please note that while the bracers are not lore, the bracer materials often are, so make your first bracer before you get the parts for a second one

You say, 'Hail, Megosh Thistlethorn'

Megosh Thistlethorn says 'Greetings Placibo! I am Megosh Thistlethorn first Ranger of the Storm Reapers of Rivervale. I journeyed many years ago to the Surefall Glade far to the west of our lovely shire. It was there I trained with the human and half-elven rangers that like the Storm Reapers are faithful disciples of Karana. I have returned now to Rivervale to teach our interested young people the ways of a ranger of the Storm Lord, so that we may defend our shire and the wilds of Norrath from the [evil forces] that would see it destroyed. '

You say, 'what evil forces'

Megosh Thistlethorn says 'Currently the Death Fist Clan of Orcs, a race of bloodthirsty humanoids concerned only with expanding their territory and slaughtering all who stand in their path, threatens our homeland. The Orcs have long had a minor presence in the Misty Thicket but lately they have been amassing in greater numbers. The Death Fist has been chopping down our trees and quarrying rock from the nearby mountains. We know only that they have been shipping the materials to the commonlands and stockpiling it for what purpose we do not know. As rangers of the Storm Reapers it is our duty to [stop the desecration] of the thicket. '

You say, 'i will stop the desecration of the thicket'

Megosh Thistlethorn says 'First you must outfit yourself for battle with the Death Fists. Seek Bipdo Hargin here in Rivervale and give him this letter. He will instruct you further on getting yourself outfitted for the tasks ahead. Once you have been outfitted in a suit of Thorn Mail Armor return to me and I will instruct you for your [next task]. '

You say, 'what is my next task'

Megosh Thistlethorn says 'If you feel you are ready to face the Orcs of Clan Death Fist then journey to the Misty Thicket beyond the protection of the Wall of Cetelt. Hunt the Orcs that are cutting down the trees of the thicket and bring me two of the Orc Lumberjack Axes and two of the Orc Lumberjack Machetes. '

Providing the above items to Megosh results in a Storm Reaper Thorn Machete, 1HS, dam 4, delay 27, STR 1, DEX 1, MAGIC, wt 8.5, lore, no drop weapon.

You say, 'Hail, Bipdo Hargin'

( I gave him the note at this point)

Bipdo Hargin says 'Pleased to meet you Placibo! You must be one of Megosh's new trainees. Megosh has asked me to help get you outfitted in a suit of armor to protect you from the vile weapons of Rivervales foes. I have assembled a kit for you that will allow you to construct the armor pieces once you have gathered the necessary components. The required components vary according to which piece of Thorn Mail armor you are planning on assembling. Do you wish to craft a [thorn mail coif], a [thorn mail bracer], [thorn mail gloves], [thorn mail boots], [thorn mail sleeves], [thorn mail leggings], or a [thorn mail tunic]. '

You say, 'i wish to craft a thorn mail coif'

Bipdo Hargin says 'To assemble a Thorn Mail Coif you will require two [silk thread], ruined thorn drakeling scales, and a giant thicket rat skull. Once you have the necessary components combine them in your Mail Assembly Kit with this Tattered Coif Pattern. '

Completed cap is AC 5, DEX 1, WIS 1, HP 3, wt 0.8

You say, 'i wish to craft a thorn mail bracer'

Bipdo Hargin says 'To assemble a Thorn Mail Bracer you will require a [silk thread], ruined thorn drakeling scales, and a large fruit bat wing. Once you have the necessary components combine them in your Mail Assembly Kit with this Tattered Bracer Pattern. '

Completed bracer is AC 4, STR 1, HP 3, wt 1.5

You say, 'i wish to craft a thorn mail gloves'

Bipdo Hargin says 'To assemble Thorn Mail Gloves you will require two [silk thread], ruined thorn drakeling scales, and two large fruit bat furs. Once you have the necessary components combine them in your Mail Assembly Kit with this Tattered Glove Pattern. '

Completed gloves are AC 5, STR 2, WIS 1, wt 1.8

You say, 'i wish to craft a thorn mail boots'

Bipdo Hargin says 'To assemble Thorn Mail Boots you will require two [silk thread], two ruined thorn drakeling scales, and two giant thicket rat pelts. Once you have the necessary components combine them in your Mail Assembly Kit with this Tattered Boot Pattern. '

Completed boots are AC 5, STA 2, WIS 1, wt 3.0

You say, 'i wish to craft a thorn mail sleeves'

Bipdo Hargin says 'To assemble Thorn Mail Sleeves you will require two [silk thread], thorn drakeling scales, and two giant fruit bat wings. Once you have the necessary components combine them in your Mail Assembly Kit with this Tattered Sleeves Pattern. '

Completed sleeves are AC 5, STR 2, DEX 1, wt 1.8

You say, 'i wish to craft a thorn mail leggings'

Bipdo Hargin says 'To assemble Thorn Mail Leggings you will require three [silk thread], two thorn drakeling scales, and two giant fruit bat furs. Once you have the necessary components combine them in your Mail Assembly Kit with this Tattered Leggings Pattern. '

Completed leggings are AC 6, STR 1, STA 2, wt 4.4

You say, 'i wish to craft a thorn mail tunic'

Bipdo Hargin says 'To assemble a Thorn Mail Tunic you will require four [silk thread], pristine thorn drakeling scales, a giant fruit bat rib cage, and a giant fruit bat fur. Once you have the necessary components combine them in your Mail Assembly Kit with this Tattered Tunic Pattern. '

Completed tunic is AC 12, STR 1, WIS 1, HP 5, wt 4.5