For the span of 17 years, the longest adventure to be found in Old School RuneScape history told an epic tale that involved Elves, plagues, perilous castles, Kings, tyranny and treasure sickly sheep, chompy birds and puzzles. However, it appeared it was likely that Mourning's End Part II would be the end of the story. For a quest that lasted from 2002-2005, it was not likely that we'd see a conclusion to the Elf series.
But in 2019, the quest came close with Song of the Elves, 5029 days, 165 months, or 14 years after the Mourning's Ended Part II. It seemed like it was too good to be real that it actually occurred.
It came as a shock to Runescape fans when the last quest in the Elf series was announced at RuneFest 2018. After playing the quest there was a question on everyone's mind: was it worth the long wait? If you're planning on grinding to reach the Song of the Elves, know that you're in for a treat.
Let's examine the Elf series's questline, as well as the requirements you need to meet in order to begin Song of the Elves. We'll also guide you through Song of the Elves with some tips for getting through difficult sections.
The Song of the Elves Overview
Difficulty: Grandmaster
Length: Very Long
Start Point: Contact Edmond at his home in East Ardougne, North of Flying Horse Inn.
Song of the Elves is the 8th and final mission in the Elves series of quests.
You started your adventure by talking to Edmond whom you ask to rescue Elena, his child Elena from Plague City. With Elena, you figured out that the disease that was believed to be infecting West Ardougne was actually a fraud created by King Lathas to divide Ardougne's West section of Ardougne. After speaking to the King, he explains he did this to defend Gielinor of the Elves.
After the conclusion of Biohazard, King Lathas asks you to explore The Underground Pass to find Lord Iorwerth The King's ally to assist you stop King Tyras who, he believes, is trying get back The Dark Lord. When you have found Iorwerth, he is able to join forces with you and the King to commit Regicide. You end Tyras' evil after the barrel bombing of his tent in Tirannwn.
Once returning to Lathas the next day, you are confronted by Arianwyn who is Roving Elves Arianwyn, a rebel elf, who is in opposition to Lord Iorwerth. Arianwyn explains the fact that both King Lathas as well as Iorwerth are in fact the evil ones who want to return the Dark Lord and Tyras was the only one to try to stop their plans.
The Mourning's End Part I, you collaborate with members of the Elven Rebellion to understand the root of the issue. The two of you Rebellion discover that it was to conceal from the Temple of Light, which is essential when summoning The Dark Lord. In Mourning's Ended Part II you pay restitution for the murder of Tyras by stopping Lathas as well as Iorwerths Plants by sealing the Death altar, stopping The Dark Lord from rising.
Within Song of the Elves, you'll look back towards King Lathas as well as Lord Iorwerth for a final fight. If you can take your revenge and save Gielinor for good.
Specific requirements to Song of the Elves
Before you begin the quest Song of the Elves, there are plenty of quests to be completed in order to acquire the skills you'll need to improve, and things you need to find. Let's get started.
The quests you have to complete to activate Song of the Elves
To start Song of the Elves, you'll have to complete 7 additional quests within the Elf series, as well as 3 additional quests that activate the next quest within the Elf quest line. If you aren't able to start Song of the Elves, you probably haven't completed the other 13 quests listed below.
Also, you'll need to finish this challenge Making History to start Song of the Elves. To be able to complete this quest you'll need to complete two additional quests prior to being able to begin Making History.
Ability Levels Needed to Activate Song of the Elves
But, you can't just walk into Song of the Elves without the right skills. In fact, you'll need to have Agility, Construction and Farming skills, Herblore, Huner, Smithing, Mining, and Woodcutting at level 70 before you are able to take on the quest at all.
Items Required to Complete Song of the Elves
In the end, you'll require a variety of things to finish your Song of the Elves questline.
Enemies in Song of the Elves
It's not a surprise to encounter some formidable foes during this quest. As a Grandmaster difficulty task initially, the set of enemies might seem a bit tinny However, as you travel into Song of the Elves, you'll run into the following babies:
Mourners: Level 24, 51, 106
Paladin: Level 49, 121
Knight of Ardougne: Level 27, 53
Iorwerth Archers: Level 90
Arianwyn: Level 212
Essyllt: Level 236
Fragment of Seren: Level 236
Items/Equipment that are recommended in Song of the Elves
The majority of enemies in Song of the Elves will be significantly lower than the level you're at, so the main focus of your equipment should be on the ultimate boss, Fragment of Seren. Because she is weak to magic attacks, it's important to bring equipment that focuses on strength and precision.
Food Items for Healing Food Items for Healing: Always bring healing products as well as food to fight, especially with the Fragment of Seren. Sharks and Monkfish are some of the best cooked healing items in the game. Saradomin Brew and Super Restores should be included in your inventory as well.
Warping/Teleportation Items: Many spells, equipment, and items will help you get this quest over with as quickly as possible. Find and create Ardougne Teleports as well as West Ardougne Teleports in addition to a Teleport Crystal, Games Necklace as well as Iorwerth camp Teleport.
