The Qira Hive (Quest)

The Qira Hive is a long level 80-101 special quest in which the player goes through six different divisions, the first five representing each element and the last division representing Qira’s boss room. This quest will take not the standard amount of time to finish, but rather it is to be completed as the player levels since each division is based around certain levels (look in the Hive Shop to see what levels you should challenge each division at). This quest is Gavel's version of the Tower of Ascension, a quest in the Wynn Province. It takes place in the Canyon of the Lost, specifically in The Qira Hive.

Starting the Quest
Yansur is the NPC who starts and ends the quest, and provides the main dialogue. You must talk to him after each division to receive your reward.

Dialogue:
 * Yansur: I see another lost soul has found their way to The Qira Hive!
 * Yansur: I can't say I am overwhelmed by your appearance. Here, the birth of many powerful and magical monsters take place.
 * Yansur: Gavel's governments can not stop Mistress Qira. I doubt you can either.
 * Yansur: If you want to meet her, you will have to defeat each division of her army.
 * Yansur: Although powerful, she is not without honour. After every floor you complete, you will receive a token for a reward from the shop. Good luck, adventurer-
 * ????: Excuse me, but aren't you forgetting some things, Yansur?
 * Yansur: Wh- Oh, Mistress, am I? My apologies...
 * Qira: You will be disciplined later...fine. Consider yourself honoured to have even a moment of my time, adventurer. Allow me to explain in further detail, my glorious Hive.
 * Qira: As Yansur explained, if you wish audience with me, you must prove yourself worthy of my presence by defeating each division of my personal army.
 * Qira: It consists of five main divisions, each one based around a particular element. Thunder, Air, Earth, and so on. Clearing one will unlock the next for you to face.
 * Qira: To pass a floor of the division, defeat my forces and put the catalysts they drop into the collector. You will need five catalysts to pass a floor.
 * Qira: After nine floors of normal troops, you will face a Division Leader. These exceptionally powerful members of my army will be fought alone, and you will only need one catalyst from them to pass.
 * Qira: The Thunder Division will be your first challenge. I do hope you will be entertaining to watch...

The Thunder Division
Dialogue:
 * Qira: Begin, the Thunder Division! Strike quickly and move on, for those within will warp your very mind should you stray for too long!

Dialogue:
 * ????: Heeheehahaaah! I see you! You humans have such easily influenced minds, but I'll settle for beating you within an inch of your life! Come through, come through!!!

Dialogue:
 * Psychomancer: Feh, you're no fun, you little cheater! I was supposed to beat you, not the other way around!
 * Psychomancer: I hate you so much. Just get out and talk to that idiot servant already!!

Dialogue:
 * Yansur: You have completed the Thunder floor? How surprising. They were some of Mistress Qira's earliest successes.
 * Qira: How was your first taste of the Hive? Your battle against the Psychomancer was quite the spectacle to behold, heheheh...
 * Yansur: I agree, Mistress. As promised, here is a Thunder Voucher.
 * Yansur: Take it to the shop to claim your prize. It is located at the base of the Hive. The servant there will have important information for you regarding your prizes.
 * Yansur: I doubt you are still worth Mistress's time, however. She has much to tend to here, as you might guess.
 * Yansur: She made a deal with Gavel's people long ago, after they foolishly attempted to lay siege to our Hive.
 * Yansur: She could continue her unethical and possibly evil work...and in return, she would allow the people of Gavel to remain undisturbed by her.
 * Yansur: Next you must tackle the Air division, featuring some of her tougher creations.

The Air Division
Dialogue:
 * Qira: Begin, the Air Division! Fight freely with the wind, for the coming storm shall claim you for my own if you cannot spread your wings here!

Dialogue:
 * ????: Well, nice work getting this far! Don't tell anyone, but I'm gonna pull my punches here, okay? I'm rooting for you, so let's have fun with this! Come on through!

Dialogue:
 * Gale: Heehee, maybe I didn't need to hold back after all? You did really well, really well!
 * Gale: A lot of people say I'm the roughest we have to offer, so you've got this! I'm sorry you have to go talk to Yansur of all people now, though.

Dialogue:
 * Yansur: Hrm, perhaps we have underestimated you. The creations of Air have defeated thousands, particularly-
 * Qira: Hush, Yansur. Not a word about her.
 * Yansur: ...yes. Here is the promised Air Voucher.
 * Yansur: The shop has your reward prepared. If you have not talked to the servant at the shop, do so next you go there.
 * Yansur: You still have a long way to go. It is not easy to gain an audience with Mistress Qira.
 * Yansur: Your next objective is to clear the Earth division. Some of the most powerful, raw creatures ever hatched.

The Earth Division
Dialogue:
 * Qira: Begin, the Earth Division! You must withstand both sheer force and deadly toxins! Be quick on your feet, or you will return to the dust of the earth!

Dialogue:
 * Seems you can move on... All you hear is a bloodcurdling roar. What lies ahead...?

Dialogue:
 * Well, now that you've destroyed that terrible thing, it seems prudent to tell Yansur and get your Earth Voucher.

Dialogue:
 * Yansur: Creatures of the earth were not enough for you... Mistress's most rawly powerful... Destroyed.
 * Qira: Managed to defeat Genesis, hm? It is normally the end of most... Interesting.
 * Yansur: Well, here is your Earth Voucher.
 * Yansur: The shop has your reward prepared. If you have not talked to the servant at the shop, do so next you go there.
 * Yansur: It is impressive to see how far you have come. Many have failed at this point.
 * Yansur: It is of no consequence, however, for the Water division is your next challenge. I am sure you will not succeed.

The Water Division
Dialogue:
 * Qira: Begin, the Water Division! If you will not withstand the crashing waves, the creatures that lurk within shall ensure you never emerge from the abyss!

Dialogue:
 * ????: You have been judged worthy enough to face me in combat. However, I know your strength, and I do not believe it enough to defeat me. Come forth now. Make your attempt to prove me wrong.

Dialogue:
 * Oceanic Judge: Seems my judgment was incorrect. In this case, however, it is refreshing to see.
 * Oceanic Judge: Continue forwards, honourable human. Perhaps your intellect and respect will rub off on that insufferable Yansur.

Dialogue:
 * Yansur: Impossible. Not even the most tactically advanced monsters could defeat you.
 * Qira: I must admit I am impressed; the Judge is ruthless...perhaps he needs further tweaking?
 * Yansur: ...Here's the Water Voucher you're expecting.
 * Yansur: The shop has your reward prepared. If you have not talked to the servant at the shop, do so next you go there.
 * Yansur: We are intrigued by your determination... But we are not worried. We do not expect you to make it past the next floor.
 * Yansur: Now you must face some of the toughest creatures of Mistress Qira's imagination!
 * Yansur: You must now face the division of Fire, and it will be sure to burn you.

The Fire Division
Dialogue:
 * Qira: '''Begin, the Fire Division! Summon your courage, and brave the heat of the volcanoes and blow away in the breeze!

Dialogue:
 * ????: Impressive, making it this far. I am your final test. Let us fight fairly, then. An honourable end to your challenge is only fitting, whether that be triumph or defeat. Come forward and face me.

Dialogue:
 * Solar Vanguard: Defeat feels strange, after so long. You fought valiantly, and with great zeal, however. It would be a lie to say I am disappointed. Impart these traits onto Mistress's servant, if you would, and claim your final prize.
 * Solar Vanguard: All that is left is to talk to Mistress's servant, and claim your final prize. Surely he will not be as great an obstacle as I was.

Dialogue:
 * Yansur: This is unprecedented. You have defeated some of the most recent and powerful creations.
 * Qira: Even downed the Vanguard...? My word...
 * Yansur: Here you are then, the Fire Voucher!
 * Yansur: The shop has your reward prepared. If you have not talked to the servant at the shop, do so next you go there.
 * Yansur: This is unorthodox, as no one has made it this far. But I suppose this means that you have earned an audience with-
 * Qira: Allow me to stop you there, Yansur. I wish to make an exception for this challenger.
 * Qira: You have intrigued me, adventurer...and I want to put you to the truest test.
 * Yansur: Hah! Incredible! Mistress wishes to battle you herself! You astound me.
 * Yansur: Be warned, however. This will be your toughest battle yet. Mistress Qira is the most feared being in Gavel.
 * Yansur: You will die...but consider it the greatest honour to die by her hand.
 * Qira: I await you in my chambers...

Master Division
Dialogue:
 * Qira: So, you've arrived. You have proven yourself very capable... I am looking forward to this bout! Let's dance, mortal!!

Dialogue:
 * '''Qira: ...you. You...ahaha...I like you. You're capable enough... perhaps we could be allies in the future...
 * You defeated Qira! All that's left to do is to tell Yansur!

Finishing the Quest
Dialogue:
 * Yansur: How cowardly! After defeating so many in the Hive, and receiving such praise, you've the gall to upstand Mistress's request?
 * Yansur: I had begun to think highly of you, but after such a disgusting display-
 * Qira: They defeated me, Yansur.
 * Yansur: Wha...that- No, that can't possibly be correct, you are-
 * Qira: You question your mistress? I have nothing to gain from lying to you about this. And there is no shame in admitting defeat.
 * Yansur: ...Masterful...Have we been cooped up in this Hive so long that our army is outdated?
 * Yansur: To be defeated by a human of Wynn... I am not sure whether to be disappointed or amazed. Our ultimate challenge has been bested.
 * Qira: It is simply a testament to their strength. I will prepare a special reward for them to mark the occasion.
 * Yansur: Here is your voucher, then. The back room in the shop will have your rewards. If you still have not talked to the servant at the shop...well. You should know by now.
 * Yansur: Mistress...if I may tell the tale? She was once called upon to help stop the decay of the forest.
 * Yansur: With her boundless knowledge and magic, she surely could have cured it. But she declined.
 * Yansur: She instead chose to create, obsessed with preparing for some sort of war.
 * Yansur: Mistress never elaborated, but it seems like she knows something we don't.
 * '''Qira: It is as I have always told you. The darkness is coming...but if you Wynn folk are all as strong as you have proven yourself to be, we may just be able to beat it back. Honour to you, warrior of Wynn.

Floors
There are a total of 5 division containing 10 levels (9 normal rooms and one boss room), with the 6th division being a single battle against Qira herself. For the first 5 divisions, you collect 5 tokens from killing the mobs on that level. Then, you talk to the token collector to proceed. At the boss room, you must collect one token from the boss to finish the division.

Most enemies in the Hive, particularly the bosses, tend to have pronounced elemental defenses and weaknesses. For example, Solar Vanguard is practically immune to Fire, Thunder, and Air damage, but has a massive Earth weakness.

Spawn rates generally cap at 2 or 3 mobs per room, and often there is a gap between clearing out those 2-3 before the next few spawn. Regular mobs in the earlier divisions often use only one or two spells, but higher-level mobs - particularly in the Water and Fire divisions - often use multiple spells that synergize with their attack modes.

Thunder Division
The Thunder Division, ranging from level 80-85, represents the Thunder element and is the first division. Enemies here have a wide variance of attack abilities, often with high damage ranges. A full list of the mobs in the thunder division can be found here.

Air Division
The Air Division, ranging from level 86-91, represents the Air element and is the second division. Enemies here tend to move very quickly, despite having below-average damage. A full list of the mobs in the air division can be found here.

Earth Division
The Earth Division, ranging from level 92-97, represents the Earth element and is the third division. Enemies here generally do not move fast, but hit extremely hard. Don't get caught. A full list of the mobs in the earth division can be found here.

Water Division
The Water Division, ranging from level 98-100, represents the Water element and is the fourth division. Enemies here often have tricky gimmicks, such as shooting invisible projectiles or sudden shifts in ability. A full list of the mobs in the water division can be found here.

Fire Division
The Fire Division, ranging from level 99-101, represents the Fire element and is the fifth division. The enemies here are extremely powerful in all regards. Prepare your gear accordingly. A full list of the mobs in the fire division can be found here.

Master Division
The Master Division, which is recommended for people who are level 95+, is the final division. This is a boss battle, and not like the last floor in Tower of Ascension where bosses from previous floors spawn alongside the final boss. It is advisable to bring some teammates along as it will be a tough battle against Qira, Mistress of the Hive. A full list of the mobs in the master division can be found here.

Tips

 * The XP reward of the Qira Hive quest scales with your level and as it is supposed to be finished at around level 95-100. You will get significantly less XP if you finish it at level 80.
 * If you can't find The Hive, you should walk down the trail outside of Thanos, where you should go down straight down from there and then you should take a left and you should find it.