Kedge Keep Raid! Kedge is an underwater dungeon found in the lake of Dagnor's Cauldron. We set out to collect only one item: a lock of golden mermaid hair for the Raincaller bow quest. Kedge presented some new challenges. Everyone had to be buffed with Enduring Breath at all times, and we needed tons of fish scales on hand to replenish the spell. We also used magician's summoned water stones as backup. Since we were constantly swimming and this was taking our stamina down, we had to regularly cast Invigor on everyone in the group. Kedge was a 3D environment, and mobs would hide in holes below us or hang suspended near the ceiling. Travelling within the dungeon also meant swimming slowly, and going up and down vertical tunnels from room to room.

We started out by pulling the swordfish in the first room one by one. A high-level mage was soloing the 2nd room, so we didn't have to clear that one out. That meant we could go straight from the 1st room to the mermaid room and camp her. She spawned on a rock in the middle of the 4th room and was guarded by stiletto tooth and stiletto fang piranhas. Little Crimson Sailfins swam all over the place, but weren't aggressive. We made sure not to use AoE spells so they wouldnt join in the fight or bring in their big brothers from other rooms. We kept an eye out for Shimmering Sailfins, since they explode for massive damage if killed.

After 5 hours, the golden haired mermaid finally showed and gave us the lock of hair. This was the last item our ranger needed to complete her Raincaller quest, one of the best bows in the game! Kedge was a blast, and we plan to return again. This level 35-50 dungeon offers great xp and items.

Phreekitty's Ultimate Guide to Kedge Keep
EQ Atlas Map and Guide to Kedge Keep