The Sunken Canyon near the Dragonspine Rise--a fissure created by the power of Tiamat--is a source of many rare and useful minerals.

Needless to say, Pandaemonium has taken quite an interest in the region. This is a rare opportunity to observe subterranean minerals and life forms we wouldn't normally have access to.

If you're interested, Player, I could use your help in this regard. We need to eradicate some dangerous creatures from the area--creatures which, as it turns out, can be harvested for Aether.

Player: "How would I help?"

Well, first you would need to acquire Antiquity Crystals from within the creatures. Then purchase a Disposable Aether Refining Device to refine the crystals into Aether.

This is quite a troublesome task, I understand, but you will be amply compensated. You will receive not only a Mithril coin, but something extra as well.

Are you willing and able to assist me?

Player: Accept.

You will find an Antiquity Crystal within the body of each Ore Caltrops, Tentacled Vespine, Rive Neokin, and Giggling Puca you slay.

They don't seem to have anything in common except for the fact that they were nearby when the fissure was first formed. No doubt this is why their bodies contain unstable Aether crystals. This is a good thing, though--it means they are not completely contaminated by Drana!

Bring me 9 Antiquity Crystals and a Disposable Aether Refining Device to refine them, and you will receive a Mithril coin...and something extra.

I will await your return.

Player: "This better be worth it."

Are you back already? I know your skills are quite renowned, but did you really finish this task so quickly?

Remember, I asked for 9 Antiquity Crystals and a Disposable Aether Refining Device as well.

Player: "I have all of it."

I'm sorry, but I can't give you the Mithril coin unless you complete the task before you. You must bring me 9 Antiquity Crystals and a Disposable Aether Refining Device.

Player: "But this is hard...."

Excellent work! Aether extracted from the crystals you brought will be put to good use. Here is the Mithril coin I promised...and a little something extra.

I can always use more Aether, so if you ever want to help me again, feel free to stop by.