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{{Quest infobox
| map = [[File:If It Weren't for Bad Luck.... map.jpg|250px]]
| campaign = Factions
| region = The Jade Sea
| type = Secondary
| given by = [[Infortunatos Maxeles]]
| given at = [[Leviathan Pits]]
}}
Help the luck-deprived [[Infortunatos Maxeles|Maxeles]] redeem himself to [[Albax]].

==Quest information==
===Objectives===
* Find the saltspray dragon Albax and return [[Shimmering Scale Necklace|his scale]].
* See Infortunatos Maxeles for your reward.

===Reward===
* 3,000 [[Experience]]
* 750 [[Luxon Faction]]
* 250 [[Gold]]
* [[Luxon Totem]]

==Walkthrough==
Completing this quest is quicker if coming from [[Seafarer's Rest]] instead of [[Leviathan Pits]] outpost. There are about 3 groups to fight before reaching Albax by himself.

==NPCs==
===Allies===
[[Dragon]]s
*{{e}} 24 [[Albax]]

==Dialogues==
===Initial dialogue===
;Infortunatos Maxeles
:''"Well met, hero. I was something of a hero myself, once. A [[Luxon Ranger|Luxon Deep Ranger]] of the [[Serpent Clan]]. From the [[Echovald Forest|Echovald]] to [[the Jade Sea]], I wandered, seeking treasure and adventure. My caravan was never poor, and gold was always near at hand. Then one day, I spotted a drake. So I ordered my men to attack it and take one of those glittering scales as a [[trophy]]. I was sure it would make me a bit of gold, and thought nothing of it...until the bad luck set in: My men died at the hands of [[Kurzick]] raiders, who left me alive to tell the tale. All of my trade agreements fell apart, for one reason or another. My home was overrun with [[Naga]]. My wife left me for a stronger [[Luxon]]. And now, my last coin has been stolen by cut-rate thieves. I can only surmise that it was no drake at all...it must have been Albax, the legendary [[Saltspray Dragon]] of Good Fortune! His ill will is the only explanation for this turn of events.''
:''"As you can see, I still wear this Shimmering Scale Necklace around my neck. I had hoped it would bring me luck, but all the luck it's brought me is bad. Help an old man out, would you, <Character name>? I don't have the strength to track down '''Albax''' anymore, but maybe if you returned this '''Shimmering Scale Necklace''' to him, my bad luck would finally change. Last I heard, he was seen roaming the '''[[Silent Surf]]'''."''
{{offer dialog
|accept = THE Albax? How can I refuse?
|decline = I feel unlucky just talking to you. Find someone else.
|ask = Return the '''Shimmering Scale Necklace''' to '''Albax''' the Saltspray Dragon. He should be somewhere in '''Silent Surf'''.
|indent = :: }}

===Intermediate dialogue===
;Albax
:''"You are bold to approach me thus, <Character name>. Most of my kin were corrupted by the [[Jade Wind]] two hundred years ago. Yet only I remain, the sole living incarnation of good fortune in all the land, and I will not harm you. I thank you for the return of this scale. Your courage inspires even my ancient heart. You may return to Infortunatos Maxeles, and tell him I have lifted my curse...but he should not risk my disfavor again."''

===Reward dialogue===
;Infortunatos Maxeles
:''"I think my cough is getting better, and...why, is that a gold piece in my pocket? I thought I was broke! Thank you, <Character name>, I do believe my luck has returned. From now on, you can call me Fortunatos Maxeles!"''

==Trivia==
* This quest parallels ''[[W:The Rime of the Ancient Mariner|The Rime of the Ancient Mariner]]'' by [[W:Samuel Taylor Coleridge|Samuel Taylor Coleridge]], in which an albatross brings great luck to a ship until its captain kills it. As a result, the crew dies, and the captain loses his ship and is forced to wander the earth telling his tale.
* ''"It it weren't for bad luck, I'd have no luck at all,"'' is a phrase from ''[[W:Born Under a Bad Sign (song)|Born Under a Bad Sign]]'', written by [[W:Booker T. Jones|Booker T. Jones]] and [[W:William Bell (singer)|William Bell]]. The song was originally performed by [[W:Albert King|Albert King]] and has been covered by numerous artists.
* "I was something of a hero myself, once." is a reference to a memorable quote by Willem Dafoe as Norman Osborn in the 2002 film, ''Spider-Man.''

[[Category:Rewards Luxon faction]]
[[Category:Rewards Luxon Totem]]

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