Eagles' Peak

Eagles' Peak is the 116th quest release November 28, 2006.

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It had been a tough month at Ardougne Zoo. Word had come from Matthias, the falconer, that a Hunter skill was coming, and the keepers knew they had to do something to keep the zoo interesting. A new exhibit, it had been decided, was needed to draw the crowds away from the chinchompa-baiting to the south and Nickolaus - Ardougne's self proclaimed top Hunter - had taken the task upon himself. There was one animal in particular that he believed would keep the zoo bustling and popular. Nickolaus was going to hunt a ferret! Unfortunately, not everything has gone according to plan. After setting out for the far western reaches, somewhere between the Piscatoris Fishing Colony and the Tree Gnome Stronghold, nothing more has been heard from the zoo's eccentric associate. Can you help to find Nickolaus? Has his disappearance got anything to do with the fabled Eagles' Peak? And what does all this have to do with rabbits?

Visit Charlie, one of the keepers at Ardougne Zoo, to begin a quest that will no doubt involve a spot of dressing-up, elaborate trials and several additions to your Hunter skill!

Starting off
Talk to Charlie the zoo keeper at Ardougne Zoo. He is at the south-west part of the zoo, just south of the scorpion cage. Select "Ah, you sound like someone who needs a quest doing!" He'll tell you about a delivery of a northern ferret who managed to escape his cage while unloading. He will ask you to contact a huntsman called Nickolaus who agreed to capture another ferret, but he hasn't heard from him for some time. He will ask you to look for him. Selecting "Sure. Any idea where I should start looking?" Charlie will tell you to start around the mountains just west of the Gnome Stronghold. The quest guide will tell you to go to Eagles' Peak.

Eagle's Peak
Walk or run to Eagles' Peak which is west of the Tree Gnome Stronghold. Nickolaus is no where to be found, only eagles flying around. Follow the path up to the peak. A rocky promonient is at the top with an inscription of a feather on the north side. Climb down the rocks to the north of the peak to a campsite. Inspect the books on the ground and you will get a bird book in the inventory. Click on the book and a metal feather falls out of the book. Climb back up Eagles' Peak and use the metal feather to open the door. Then, go inside. Go to the end of the trail and you will come across nick, sorta, you will have to holler at him across a chasm.

Eagle Disguise
Nikolaus eventually tells you take make a disguise for him. Talk to him about eagles, mention that he is trapped and offer to help. The disguise requires 10 Giant feathers which are all over the dungeon. In addition, you'll need 1 swamp tar and 1 yellow dye.

Teleport to Varrock and walk East to Fancy dress shop. The shop owner wants 10 giant feathers per costume plus swamp tar and yellow dye. The Swamp tar can be found in Canifis swamp respawns, monster drops or be bought from other players. The Yellow dye can be bought in Tirrawn (elf village) or from Betty the Witch in Draynor.

When you bring all items and an additional 50 coins the fancy shop owner will make 2 Eagle capes and 2 Fake beaks. With the 2 sets of disguises, back to the the Eagle Peak Mountain dungeon and shout to Nikolaus again. He wants you to bring the clothes to him.

Unlocking the Eagle Door
There is a door in the dungeon with a large Eagle marking that leads to Nikolaus. You cant open the door. Three feathers are required to open the door (bronze, silver, gold). 

Bronze Feather
West of the Eagle door is a tunnel. This leads to a room with a stone pedestal on which sits a bronze feather. When a player attempts to take it, a net trap will lift it upwards. Operate all four winches in each of the corners, causing the net trap to break. The pedestal will fall down and it is possible to take the bronze feather.

Silver Feather
A bit further north, a second tunnel leads into another dungeon room, this time with an empty pedestal. Inspect the pedestal and a trail will appear. Follow the trail by inspecting a heap of rocks. At the end of the trail there is anonter tunnel. Upon entering, a level 13 kebbit will attack. Kill it and its drop is the Silver feather.

Gold Feather
The third tunnel entrance is to the east of the main dungeon. You need to get to the end of a long corridor due west from the entrance. That corridor is blocked by Metal Eagles and Eagle wings. The birds can be moved by putting bird seeds in the Bird feeder close to the point where you need the Eagle to go to. The Eagle wings can be moved by pulling a lever. There are 4 levers and 5 (?) Metal Eagles. To start get some Bird seeds near the entance to place in bird feeders.

There really is not much choice in operating the Eagles and levers. The following is lacking in detail and may need some editing.
 * 1) first do lever in south west (requires putting bird seed in bird feeder to lure away the metal eagle)
 * 2) then get to second lever east of entrance
 * 3) deal with lever in east section (far east of cave)
 * 4) return lever east of entrance
 * 5) get eagle back
 * 6) deal with lever in nw corner
 * 7) switch lever in sw corner
 * 8) return two eagles blocking the path to central room
 * 9) take the golden feather

After collecting all three feathers (bronze, silver and gold) use each feather on the door which opens it. Walk to Nikolaus and wear the full Eagle disguise to "walk past" the Eagle guarding Nikolaus. Not wearing a disguise, the eagle will hit you (only small damage).

After small chit chat, Nikolaus requests to meet him back at the camp.


 * Side note: a bit further east are three huge Eagles (polar, jungle and desert). After the quest they can be used as a transport system to the other Hunter area's. (an alternative to fairy rings)

End
Go back out of the Eagle Peak Mountain dungeon and go down rock climb. On the ground, talk to nikolaus and he'll teach you how to catch ferrets. Go back to Ardougne zoo. Talk to Charlie who gives the Quest reward.