Cold as Ice

Cold as Ice
Section	Far Shiverpeaks Quests
Campaign	Eye of the North
Given by	Sif Shadowhunter in Sifhalla (Far Shiverpeaks)
Preceded by	Anything You Can Do
Type	Secondary quest (Difficulty: Master) (Solo Quest)

Prove your worth once and for all by single-handedly defeating the mighty Glacial Griffon.

Quest information

Objectives

• Speak to Sif when you are ready to face the Glacial Griffon.
• Destroy the Glacial Griffon and prove your valor to Sif. Earn your song!
• See Sif Shadowhunter for your reward.

Reward

• 500 Norn reputation points
• File:"I Am Unstoppable!".jpg "I Am Unstoppable!"
• Perfect Salvage Kit
  • Uses Remaining: 5

Walkthrough

After talking to Sif, you will be taken to an empty Sifhalla, where after a short period of time, the Glacial Griffon will spawn. Defeat it and you will be returned to town to turn in the quest.

Skill recommendations

See also: Cold as Ice/Guide for a detailed walkthrough

• Display the Norn title for the additional maximum health from Heart of the Norn.
• Interruption.
• Exploit corpses in the area.
• Self healing skills.
• Many PvE skills apply a number of damaging conditions or provide an extra ally, including Ebon Vanguard Assassin Support, Summon Ruby Djinn, Mental Block.
• Counters to Griffon:
  • Bring anti-summon skills to counter the spirits.
  • Bring your own spirits: the standard spirit lord works well.
  • Bring health degeneration: take advantage of its lack of healing by countering its natural health regeneration
  • Bring Energy denial: prevents it from creating the spirits.

NPCs

Foes

Bosses

• 28 (30) Glacial Griffon → Ritual Lord

Dialogue

Initial dialogue

Sif Shadowhunter

"Are you ready to tackle a worthy quest, <character name>? In the highest icy reaches live the glacial griffons. They are deadly and prey mostly on wolves, bears, and other large game. I have spread wolf carcasses around the village to attract one of these beasts. Your task is simple: single-handedly slay a glacial griffon. Only then will your deeds be worthy of song; only then will your fame rise to the level of a true Norn."

 Accept: "I'll put that beast on ice."

 Decline: "Do I get a song for NOT killing things?"

 Ask: "You will be removed from your party to face the glacial griffon alone. Are you ready?"

I am ready.

I am not ready.

Reward dialogue

Sif Shadowhunter

"What a welcome sight! I didn't expect you to return, <character name>. At least, not in one piece. Slaying the glacial griffon is a deed worthy of many songs, starting with this one.

Hail! Hail! Witness the skill!

Body parts stewn, fresh from the kill

<character name>, you are second to none

May your legend ring true from dusk 'til sun

Catchy, eh? Well... it's a work in progress."

Notes

• During the quest, there are six exploitable White Wolf corpses.
• You get credit for completing this quest if you kill the Griffon, even if you die.

Trivia

• "Cold As Ice" is a song by Foreigner.