Soran, Emissary of Zaros

Soran, Emissary of Zaros
Release date	29 May 2013 (Update)
Race	Unknown
Members	No
Quest NPC	No
Location(s)	Varrock, Tuska
Sells items	No
Gender	Male
Actions	Talk to, Check jobs, Archaeology collection, Examine
Examine	The emissary of Zaros.
Advanced data
NPC ID	17136, 21102
Links	MRND
Infobox • Talk page

Soran is the mysterious, cloaked emissary of Zaros. He can be found in south-west Varrock wielding a glowing ancient staff. According to Soran, if one chooses to follow Zaros, Zaros will act as a "dauntless, all-knowing protector". He will give various tasks to complete in addition to a banner of Zaros and a Book of the Gods. The title "[Name] of Zaros" may be activated through this emissary.

Soran was also found on the north-east part of Tuska, during the Tuska Comes world event. He was only visible whilst wearing the ring of visibility or after Fate of the Gods, if you have Sliske's Gift.

Soran was featured in the first clue of the 2013 Festive Cryptic Clue Fest.

Soran will swap pieces of the inquisitor staff (inquisitor's staff ornament, rod and censer) for 10,000,000 coins each. Simply use the item on him and select the desired piece to be exchanged for.

Archaeology collections

Soran, Emissary of Zaros is a collector asking for Zarosian artefacts, in return for some exclusive rewards.

Zarosian I

Archaeology level: 25
One-time reward: Seal of the Praefectus Praetorio and 2,108 chronotes
Every time reward: 20 pylon batteries and 2,108 chronotes

Artefact	Level	XP	Chronotes	Hotspot	Materials	Material costs
Venator dagger	5	305.1	206	Venator remains (Kharid-et Dig Site)	1 × Venator dagger (damaged) 16 × Third Age iron 12 × Zarosian insignia	99,692
Venator light crossbow	5	305.1	206	Venator remains (Kharid-et Dig Site)	1 × Venator light crossbow (damaged) 12 × Third Age iron 16 × Zarosian insignia	105,128
Legionary gladius	12	430.8	220	Legionary remains (Kharid-et Dig Site)	1 × Legionary gladius (damaged) 10 × Third Age iron 6 × Zarosian insignia 12 × Imperial steel	79,370
Legionary square shield	12	430.8	220	Legionary remains (Kharid-et Dig Site)	1 × Legionary square shield (damaged) 8 × Third Age iron 8 × Zarosian insignia 12 × Imperial steel	82,088
Primis Elementis standard	12	430.8	220	Legionary remains (Kharid-et Dig Site)	1 × Primis Elementis standard (damaged) 16 × Samite silk 12 × Third Age iron	73,544
Zaros effigy	17	520.5	244	Castra debris (Kharid-et Dig Site)	1 × Zaros effigy (damaged) 8 × Samite silk 10 × White oak 12 × Zarosian insignia	92,538
Zarosian training dummy	17	520.5	244	Castra debris (Kharid-et Dig Site)	1 × Zarosian training dummy (damaged) 16 × Third Age iron 14 × White oak	77,874
Legatus Maximus figurine	25	664.1	274	Administratum debris (Kharid-et Dig Site)	1 × Legatus Maximus figurine (damaged) 8 × Goldrune 14 × Zarosian insignia 10 × Ancient vis	100,238
'Solem in Umbra' painting	25	664.1	274	Administratum debris (Kharid-et Dig Site)	1 × 'Solem in Umbra' painting (damaged) 8 × Samite silk 10 × White oak 14 × Tyrian purple	111,908
Totals (XP and chronotes):		4,271.8	2,108 + 2,108 (1,024,488)	Total materials:	32 × Samite silk 14 × Tyrian purple 74 × Third Age iron 68 × Zarosian insignia 8 × Goldrune 24 × Imperial steel 10 × Ancient vis 34 × White oak	822,380

Zarosian II

Archaeology level: 81
One-time reward: N/A
Every time reward: 50 Kharid-et pylon batteries and 5,732 chronotes

Artefact	Level	XP	Chronotes	Hotspot	Materials	Material costs
Ancient timepiece	47	1,423.3	416	Praesidio remains (Kharid-et Dig Site)	1 × Ancient timepiece (damaged) 12 × Goldrune 16 × Imperial steel 18 × Ancient vis	97,292
Legatus pendant	47	1,423.3	416	Praesidio remains (Kharid-et Dig Site)	1 × Legatus pendant (damaged) 16 × Third Age iron 18 × Goldrune 12 × Ancient vis 1 × Dragonstone	119,244
'Incite Fear' spell scroll	58	2,193.3	508	Carcerem debris (Kharid-et Dig Site)	1 × 'Incite Fear' spell scroll (damaged) 20 × Vellum 18 × Ancient vis 18 × Blood of Orcus	207,286
Pontifex signet ring	58	2,193.3	508	Carcerem debris (Kharid-et Dig Site)	1 × Pontifex signet ring (damaged) 16 × Third Age iron 18 × Goldrune 22 × Ancient vis 1 × Dragonstone	141,204
Ceremonial mace	74	5,600	624	Kharid-et chapel debris (Kharid-et Dig Site)	1 × Ceremonial mace (damaged) 20 × Imperial steel 20 × Third Age iron 28 × Goldrune	160,300
Pontifex Maximus figurine	74	5,600	624	Kharid-et chapel debris (Kharid-et Dig Site)	1 × Pontifex Maximus figurine (damaged) 24 × Zarosian insignia 16 × Ancient vis 28 × Goldrune 1 × Dragonstone	206,418
'Consensus ad Idem' painting	74	5,600	638	Kharid-et chapel debris (Kharid-et Dig Site)	1 × 'Consensus ad Idem' painting (damaged) 10 × White oak 10 × Samite silk 50 × Tyrian purple	300,270
Pontifex censer	81	7,388.9	666	Pontifex remains (Kharid-et Dig Site)	1 × Pontifex censer (damaged) 20 × Third Age iron 20 × Ancient vis 32 × Goldrune 1 × Dragonstone	179,454
Pontifex crozier	81	7,388.9	666	Pontifex remains (Kharid-et Dig Site)	1 × Pontifex crozier (damaged) 20 × Imperial steel 20 × Zarosian insignia 32 × Goldrune	196,260
Pontifex mitre	81	7,388.9	666	Pontifex remains (Kharid-et Dig Site)	1 × Pontifex mitre (damaged) 32 × Samite silk 20 × Ancient vis 20 × Zarosian insignia	206,276
Totals (XP and chronotes):		46,199.9	5,732 + 5,732 (2,785,752)	Total materials:	50 × Tyrian purple 168 × Goldrune 18 × Blood of Orcus 4 × Dragonstone 20 × Vellum 72 × Third Age iron 64 × Zarosian insignia 42 × Samite silk 56 × Imperial steel 126 × Ancient vis 10 × White oak	1,814,004

Zarosian III

Archaeology level: 107
One-time reward: N/A
Every time reward: 100 Kharid-et pylon batteries and 7,442 chronotes

Artefact	Level	XP	Chronotes	Hotspot	Materials	Material costs
'Exsanguinate' spell scroll	86	9,333.3	704	Orcus altar (Kharid-et Dig Site)	1 × 'Exsanguinate' spell scroll (damaged) 40 × Vellum 36 × Blood of Orcus	335,516
Necromantic focus	86	9,333.3	704	Orcus altar (Kharid-et Dig Site)	1 × Necromantic focus (damaged) 20 × Imperial steel 26 × Blood of Orcus 30 × Ancient vis	284,846
Zarosian ewer	93	12,500	760	Armarium debris (Kharid-et Dig Site)	1 × Zarosian ewer (damaged) 52 × Third Age iron 30 × Zarosian insignia	284,966
Zarosian stein	93	12,500	760	Armarium debris (Kharid-et Dig Site)	1 × Zarosian stein (damaged) 16 × Third Age iron 36 × Imperial steel 30 × Zarosian insignia	248,462
'Smoke Cloud' spell scroll	100	18,666.7	844	Culinarum debris (Kharid-et Dig Site)	1 × 'Smoke Cloud' spell scroll (damaged) 40 × Vellum 20 × Ancient vis 32 × Blood of Orcus	351,792
Vigorem vial	100	18,666.7	844	Culinarum debris (Kharid-et Dig Site)	1 × Vigorem vial (damaged) 54 × Imperial steel 38 × Ancient vis 1 × Molten glass	190,164
Ancient magic tablet	107	27,000	942	Ancient magick munitions (Kharid-et Dig Site)	1 × Ancient magic tablet (damaged) 40 × Ancient vis 64 × Blood of Orcus	530,144
'Animate Dead' spell scroll	107	27,000	942	Ancient magick munitions (Kharid-et Dig Site)	1 × 'Animate Dead' spell scroll (damaged) 40 × Vellum 24 × Ancient vis 40 × Blood of Orcus	415,864
Portable phylactery	107	27,000	942	Ancient magick munitions (Kharid-et Dig Site)	1 × Portable phylactery (damaged) 48 × Imperial steel 36 × Blood of Orcus 20 × Ancient vis	386,988
Totals (XP and chronotes):		162,000	7,442 + 7,442 (3,616,812)	Total materials:	120 × Vellum 68 × Third Age iron 234 × Blood of Orcus 1 × Molten glass 158 × Imperial steel 172 × Ancient vis 60 × Zarosian insignia	3,028,742

Zarosian IV

Archaeology level: 118
One-time reward: Inquisitor staff piece and 6,810 chronotes
Every time reward: 100 Kharid-et pylon batteries and 6,810 chronotes

Artefact	Level	XP	Chronotes	Hotspot	Materials	Material costs
Praetorian hood	114	36,666.7	1,096	Praetorian remains (Kharid-et Dig Site)	1 × Praetorian hood (damaged) 36 × Ancient vis 48 × Samite silk 40 × Zarosian insignia 30 × Death rune	375,080
Praetorian robes	114	36,666.7	1,096	Praetorian remains (Kharid-et Dig Site)	1 × Praetorian robes (damaged) 30 × Ancient vis 54 × Samite silk 40 × Zarosian insignia 50 × Death rune	382,162
Praetorian staff	114	36,666.7	1,096	Praetorian remains (Kharid-et Dig Site)	1 × Praetorian staff (damaged) 36 × Imperial steel 58 × Ancient vis 30 × Zarosian insignia 100 × Death rune	358,582
Ancient globe	118	43,333.3	1,174	War table debris (Kharid-et Dig Site)	1 × Ancient globe (damaged) 20 × White oak 54 × Tyrian purple 60 × Ancient vis	450,394
Battle plans	118	43,333.3	1,174	War table debris (Kharid-et Dig Site)	1 × Battle plans (damaged) 40 × Vellum 60 × Tyrian purple 34 × Ancient vis	467,444
'Prima Legio' painting	118	43,333.3	1,174	War table debris (Kharid-et Dig Site)	1 × 'Prima Legio' painting (damaged) 20 × White oak 20 × Samite silk 74 × Tyrian purple 20 × Zarosian insignia	554,654
Totals (XP and chronotes):		240,000	6,810 + 6,810 (3,309,660)	Total materials:	40 × Vellum 188 × Tyrian purple 40 × White oak 130 × Zarosian insignia 36 × Imperial steel 122 × Samite silk 218 × Ancient vis 180 × Death rune	2,588,316

Dialogue

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Soran, Emissary of Zaros speaks in:

• God Emissaries
• Archaeology/Pre-release
• Tuska Comes

Update history

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• patch 22 June 2020 (Update):
  • Players can now swap Inquisitor staff pieces with Soran.

• patch 7 January 2014 (Update):
  • Zaros' name has been capitalised in Soran's dialogue.

• patch 13 August 2013 (Update):
  • A typo when a player has been supplied with body armour for a god emissary has been fixed.

• patch 4 June 2013 (Update):
  • The Zaros emissary now has a purple staff instead of a red one.

• update 29 May 2013 (Update):
  • Added to game.

Trivia

• The top of his staff used to glow red, but was changed to purple in an update.
• For a brief period after the Battle of Lumbridge began, Soran vanished from his post in Varrock. This glitch has since been fixed. A Jagex Moderator claimed on the forums, that Soran had simply taken a holiday to Oo'glog Recreational Relaxation Resorts in the VIP section that no one else could access, while addressing the glitch. During this time, the only way to contact him was through the banner of Zaros.
• It is possible that Soran has the ability to influence the Shadow Realm, as he could only be seen with a ring of visibility or Sliske's blessing on Tuska's back during the Tuska Comes world event.
• A "Professor Soran" wrote a book titled "Sliske's Game: A Storyline", which the player reads during Azzanadra's Quest. The book recounts the events of Sliske's Endgame. The Blood Bank Ledger found in City of Senntisten, the next quest in that narrative, mentions a person named Soran Zahma.