The Gilded Galapagos

Talk Like a Pirate Day Quest 2018

The legend of The Gilded Galapagos has resurfaced in Rune Midgard, and you're about to join the fun! Long ago, a notorious pirate crew called The Gilded Galapagos held 5 legendary maps that were rumored to lead to treasures guarded by fearsome monsters of the deep. A few mysterious pirate ships have sailed into Alberta bringing news of these legendary maps and the treasures they hide. Will you rise to the occasion and complete the tasks needed to reach these treasures? Then set sail on this brand new adventure with you and your crew!

The Journey Begins

Starting Location: Alberta (189, 164)
Starting NPC: William Rotator
Required Level: 55

Start your pirate adventure by speaking to William Rotator down by the Alberta docks. He'll enlighten you with the tale of Shoelace Sean and his cursed ship The Soaring Phantom, as well as the legend of the Gilded Galapagos and their treasure maps. With the premise set, you're ready to begin your quest!

Venture across Rune Midgard and collect pieces of ancient treasure maps that drop from monsters. There are 5 treasure maps in total, each one separated into 4 pieces:

• Drake's Map Piece
• Jellopy Map Piece
• Khalitzburg Map Piece
• Scaled Map Piece
• Undead Servant's Map Piece

Once you collect all 4 pieces of at least one map, you may return to William Rotator to set sail on your next adventure!

Set Sail for Treasure Island

Required Level: 60
Rewards: Pieces of Five + Achievement

This is an Instance event! Make sure you have a Party ready before you set sail!
Once William Rotator assembles your map, you and your Party will set sail for Treasure Island! Since it's your adventure, you'll be the captain of the ship! But beware, there be monsters out at sea lookin' to stop you and your crew from claiming their treasure!

After the initial threat's been cleared, speak again to William Rotator who will give you the OK to disembark and hunt after the final treasure. Once you land ashore, fight valiantly to defeat the final boss. When you do, a message will prompt you to claim your treasure. It'll be somewhere on the map! Click to claim your Pieces of Five and your special Achievement!



After a certain amount of time, William will inform you and your crew that they'll be sailing back to Alberta, and before you know it, you'll be back - treasure in tow!

Pieces of Five

Each map leads to different locations that will give you various amounts of Pieces of Five upon defeating their final boss. You can bring your Pieces of Five to Jacques Peco back aboard the ship in Alberta and exchange them for various goods!

Item	Description	Price
Battle Manual X3 Buff	EXP rate increases to 300% for 30 minutes	50 Pieces of Five
HE Bubble Gum Buff	Item drop rate increases by 200% for 15 minutes	50 Pieces of Five
Condensed White Potion x 25	25 Condensed White Potions (restores 325-405 HP)	50 Pieces of Five
Random Shadow Jewelry	You get one of the following at random: Physical Shadow Earring, Physical Shadow Pendant, Magical Shadow Earring, Magical Shadow Pendant, Power Shadow Earring, Intelligent Shadow Pendant, Power Shadow Pendant, Intelligent Shadow Earring, Resist Spell Power Shadow Pendant, Rapid Shadow Pendant, Caster Shadow Pendant, Hard Shadow Earring, Wise Shadow Earring, Athena Shadow Earring	300 Pieces of Five
Random Shadow Footgear	You get one of the following at random: Champion Shadow Shoes, Vital Shadow Shoes, Athletic Shadow Shoes, Bloody Shadow Shoes, Liberation Shadow Shoes, Chemical Shadow Shoes, Clamorous Shadow Shoes, Insecticide Shadow Shoes, Fisher Shadow Shoes, Seraphim Shadow Shoes, Beholder Shadow Shoes, Divine Shadow Shoes, Dragoon Shadow Shoes	300 Pieces of Five
Random Shadow Shield	You get one of the following at random: Athena Shadow Shield, Athletic Shadow Shield, Vital Shadow Shield, Cranial Shadow Shield, Safeguard Shadow Shield, Brutal Shadow Shield, Gargantua Shadow Shield, Homer's Shadow Shield, Dragoon Shadow Shield, Satanic Shadow Shield, Flameguard Shadow Shield, Requiem Shadow Shield, Cadi Shadow Shield, Basis Shadow Shield, Hallowed Shadow Shield, Saharic Shadow Shield, Underneath Shadow Shield, Flame Shadow Shield, Windy Shadow Shield, Envenom Shadow Shield, Damned Shadow Shield, Geist Shadow Shield, Divine Shadow Shield	300 Pieces of Five
Random Shadow Weapon	You get one of the following at random: Physical Shadow Weapon, Magical Shadow Weapon, Kingbird's Shadow Weapon, Critical Shadow Weapon, Healing Shadow Weapon, Lucky Shadow Weapon, Dexterous Shadow Weapon	500 Pieces of Five
Random Shadow Armor	You get one of the following at random: Breeze Shadow Armor, Immune Shadow Armor, Hard Shadow Armor, Ancient Shadow Armor, Critical Shadow Armor, Dexterous Shadow Armor, Lucky Shadow Armor, Basis Shadow Armor, Hallowed Shadow Armor, Saharic Shadow Armor, Underneath Shadow Armor, Flame Shadow Armor, Windy Shadow Armor, Envenom Shadow Armor, Damned Shadow Armor, Geist Shadow Armor, Divine Shadow Armor	500 Pieces of Five
Adventurer's Towel	Adventurer's Trusty Towel This trusty towel truly is the sidearm of an experienced adventurer, allowing one to remain cool in the face of adversity Warning: Do not wear towel when in battle; it is only to be used in relaxed situations. Cannot be Dropped or Traded. Account Bound Weight: 10	1000 Pieces of Five

Shoelace Sean

Shoelace Sean is cursed to sail the seas, never to land, for another 3 centuries - though legend has it that the curse will be broken if all 5 treasures are claimed from the Gilded Galapagos' old treasure maps. Could it be true? Defeat all 5 bosses and collect their treasures to find out!