Acquiring Agaleus

Acquiring Agaleus is a Legendary Armor achievement to acquire the aquabreather precursor, Agaleus.

Achievement

Acquiring Agaleus	Legendary Armor	5
Complete 24 steps to acquire the legendary precursor Agaleus.It's not just the "captain's" story that's fishy... Reward: Agaleus Container Objectives: 24 objectives in total Talk to the castaway "captain" in Pub Canach. Bring a drink to the captain. Listen to the rest of Captain Lakes's tale. Find the diver. Complete the Master Diver achievement, then return to Dive Master Astora. Find the treasure in Sharkmaw Caverns. Find the sunken treasure in the Siren's Reef fractal or Underwater Ruins fractal. Look for treasure using your skimmer's Aetherlocation skill in Castora. Defeat Taidha Covington to retrieve a piece of the mask from her reward chest. Find the piece of the mask in the 'Booter's Path in Castora. Find the piece of the mask in the base of Wiley's Buccaneers. Discover where Wiley hid his piece of the mask. Find the piece of the mask in Castora. Find the mask piece on one of the freebooters in Castora. Find the piece of the mask in Southsun Cove. Find the piece of the mask in Lion's Arch. Find the piece of the mask hidden in Orr. Return to Captain Lakes to figure out how to put all the pieces together. Speak to Cecil the Strong Arm. Find the recluse from Weyandt's crew. Find the Shark Spirit near the Honor of the Waves sanctuary. Complete one of the explorable paths in Honor of the Waves to help the Shark Spirit. Return to the Shark Spirit. Return to the shaman.	Completed 24 Steps	5

Walkthrough

	Objective	Map	Area	Nearest Point of Interest	Nearest Waypoint	Notes
1	Talk to the castaway "captain" in Pub Canach.		Breezy Cay	Pub Canach —	Pub Canach Waypoint —	Talk to "Captain" Ruymond Lakes in Pub Canach.
2	Bring a drink to the captain.		Breezy Cay	Pub Canach —	Pub Canach Waypoint —	Using the Mixology Station from the heart, create any drink and take it to the captain.
3	Listen to the rest of Captain Lakes's tale.		Breezy Cay	Pub Canach —	Pub Canach Waypoint —	Listen to the captain's dialogue.
4	Find the diver.		Sanctum Harbor	Moran Memorial —	Sanctum Harbor Waypoint —	Talk to Dive Master Astora.
5	Complete the Master Diver achievement, then return to Dive Master Astora.		Sanctum Harbor	Moran Memorial —	Sanctum Harbor Waypoint —	Complete Sunken Treasure Hunter: Master Diver — Find and open the sunken chests. (5). If you have completed the achievement previously, you do not need to repeat it.
6	Find the treasure in Sharkmaw Caverns.		Sharkmaw Caverns	Tokk's Mill —	Farshore Waypoint —	Interact with the Magnificent Chest at the end of Weyandt's Revenge jumping puzzle. Contains the Tattered Note.
7	Find the sunken treasure in the Siren's Reef Fractal or Aquatic Ruins Fractal.		Fort Marriner	Mist Portals —	Fort Marriner Waypoint —	Open a Sunken Chest at the end of the Siren's Reef Fractal or Aquatic Ruins Fractal. You may have to open multiple chests, so bring multiple Ornate Rusted Keys.
8	Look for treasure using your skimmer's Aetherlocation skill in Castora.					Unlock the Castoran Intuition mastery to use aetherlocation. Find and open an Aetherlocation Treasure in any Castora map.
9	Defeat Taidha Covington to retrieve a piece of the mask from her reward chest.		Laughing Gull Island	Covington Keep —	Laughing Gull Waypoint —	Kill Admiral Taidha Covington.
10	Find the piece of the mask in the 'Booter's Path in Castora.		Twisting Hollows	The 'Booter's Path —	Pub Canach Waypoint —	Complete the minidungeon 'Booter's Path. (Note: If you complete the minidungeon on the same day prior to unlocking this step in the collection, you will be unable to do this step until the next day after it resets.)
11	Find the piece of the mask in the base of Wiley's Buccaneers.		Wiley's Cove	Wiley's Cove —	Brigantine Waypoint —	Interact with the Torn Note inside of  Wiley's Cove — in Gendarran Fields to obtain Wiley's Note. Read the note to fulfill the objective.
12	Discover where Wiley hid his piece of the mask.		Vigilant Hills	Vigil HQ —	Vigil Keep Waypoint —	In a cliffside cave above the small camp due south of Vigil Keep Waypoint. The entrance is small, elevated and marked by a dead ram – stand by Warmaster Grayson and look east. It is not in the chest by the basilisk; it is slightly further back in the cave. If you do not see a second chest, log out and log back in and it should be there. (You can also use a lounge pass and immediately return.)
13	Find the piece of the mask in Castora.		Riddled Cove	Greenroot Grotto Skimmerway —	Pub Canach Waypoint —	From  Hammerhart Battery — , head south into the caves, the chest is marked on the map, underwater among tree roots.
14	Find the mask piece on one of the freebooters in Castora.		Twisting Hollows	Grogslinger's —	Pub Canach Waypoint —	Random drop from freebooter enemies – easily farmable around Twisting Hollows by  Grogslinger's — ,  Bunkhome Square — and  The Wardroom — . Note that the group of enemies that can drop this piece is quite broad, so you'll likely also receive it eventually by doing events or renown hearts. For example, Rowdy Patrons at Pub Canach can also drop the piece.
15	Find the piece of the mask in Southsun Cove.		Sawtooth Bay	Privateer's Moorage —	Pearl Islet Waypoint —	Immediately underwater of  Privateer's Moorage — , on the bay floor.
16	Find the piece of the mask in Lion's Arch.		Sanctum Harbor	Phoenix Roost —	Claw Island Portage Waypoint —	West of the lighthouse at  Phoenix Roost — , underwater on the sea floor surrounded by ruins. (May require a relog.)
17	Find the piece of the mask hidden in Orr.		Mausollus Sea	Death's Anthem —	Shipwreck Rock Waypoint —	West of Shipwreck Rock Waypoint underwater enclosed by ship wreckage.
18	Return to Captain Lakes to figure out how to put all the pieces together.		Breezy Cay	Pub Canach —	Pub Canach Waypoint —	Return to "Captain" Ruymond Lakes.
19	Speak to Cecil the Strong Arm.		Breezy Cay	Pub Canach —	Pub Canach Waypoint —	Talk to Cecil, close to Canach at Pub Canach Waypoint.
20	Find the recluse from Weyandt's crew.		Soaring Sands	Leystone Promontory —	Dark Leviathan Waypoint —	Talk to the Castaway sitting on the lower ledge west from Leystone Promontory. (May require a relog.)
21	Find the Shark Spirit near the Honor of the Waves sanctuary.		Watchful Fjord	Moshpoipoi —	Honor of the Waves Waypoint —	Interact with the Shark Spirit swimming in a circle west of Honor of the Waves Waypoint. It may take a moment to spawn.
22	Complete one of the explorable paths in Honor of the Waves to help the Shark Spirit.		Watchful Fjord	Moshpoipoi —	Honor of the Waves Waypoint —	Do any path of Honor of the Waves (explorable). (Story mode doesn't count.)
23	Return to the Shark Spirit.		Watchful Fjord	Moshpoipoi —	Honor of the Waves Waypoint —	Return to the Shark Spirit swimming around west from Honor of the Waves Waypoint.
24	Return to the shaman.		Soaring Sands	Leystone Promontory —	Dark Leviathan Waypoint —	Return to the Castaway west of Leystone Promontory.

Objectives

Learn rumors about the legendary aquabreather

1. Talk to "Captain" Ruymond Lakes NPC near  Pub Canach Waypoint —
2. Using the Mixology Station, create a drink and take it to the captain
3. Listen to captain's dialogue
4. Complete (previous completions do count for this) Sunken Treasure Hunter: Master Diver — Find and open the sunken chests. (5)
5. Speak with Dive Master Astora in Lion's Arch near  Moran Memorial —

Obtain pieces of the mask

There are eleven mask pieces. You'll first need to complete Weyandt's Revenge jumping puzzle in Sharkmaw Caverns (Lion's Arch). You'll then receive the Tattered Note, hinting at the locations of the other mask pieces, which may be obtained in any order.

These steps are completed in Castora:

1. Use your skimmer's Activate Aetherlocation to open Aetherlocation Treasures in Castora. Must have Castoran Intuition mastery unlocked.
2. Obtain the mask piece from a chest by following the  Greenroot Grotto Skimmerway — in Shipwreck Strand
3. Defeat enemies for a random drop near  Grogslinger's — in Shipwreck Strand
4. Complete jumping puzzle at  The 'Booter's Path —

These steps are completed in Central Tyria:

1. Complete either Siren's Reef Fractal or Aquatic Ruins Fractal
   1. After completing the fractal, loot a Sunken Chest (requires a Ornate Rusted Key)
   2. Note: Bring a few keys in case you open the wrong chest
2. Complete the world boss event [Group Event] Kill Admiral Taidha Covington (50) at  Covington Keep —
3. Obtain Wiley's mask piece from Gendarran Fields
   1. Interact with a Torn Note inside of  Wiley's Cove —
   2. Read the note in your inventory
   3. Teleport to  Vigil Keep Waypoint —
   4. Find the cave along the cliff face south of the waypoint
   5. Enter the cave and loot the chest at the far end of the chest
   6. Note: There are two chests in the cave. The mask piece is contained in the far chest. It may require a relog to appear.
4. Obtain the mask piece deep underwater near  Privateer's Moorage — in Southsun Cove
5. Obtain the mask piece deep underwater west of  Phoenix Roost — in Lion's Arch. It may require a relog to appear.
6. Obtain the mask piece deep underwater near  Death's Anthem — in Cursed Shore

Combining the mask pieces

1. Return to "Captain" Ruymond Lakes at  Pub Canach Waypoint —
2. Talk to Cecil, who is standing next to the captain
3. Talk to the Castaway NPC, just west and down the cliff from  Leystone Promontory — (may require a relog to appear)
4. Teleport to  Honor of the Waves Waypoint —
5. Speak with the shark spirit swimming in the waters to the west of the waypoint
6. Complete any explorable path in the Honor of the Waves dungeon
7. Return to the shark
8. Return to the Castaway NPC to obtain Agaleus Container

Dialogue

Talk to "Captain" Ruymond Lakes in Pub Canach

What am I... What? Are you snoring?

Looking at! What? Yes! You come to hear me tale, eh? Like all the others! Well settle in! This... This'll...

This'll... Hello? Are you awake—

Hello! Where was I? Yes! Before I washed up on this here shore, I was a pirate! Me captain had himself a lot o' treasure, he did! One piece in particular, a water breathing appa...appar...a mask!

Okay. And?

I'm not done! This mask wasn't just a mask! It was like no other mask! Made swimming through the water feel like an eel! I mean, made ya feel like an eel swimming in the water! You know what I...

That sounds valuable. Hey, wake up! (Completes step 1)

What? No! You wake up! Huh? Okay, yes. Now pipe down and listen! The point is... The point! Is... The point is, I'm thirsty! I'm thirsty. All these interruptions make me dehy...dehydra...thirsty!

Fine. I'll get you something.

Are you awake? I'll leave you to it...

Bring a drink to the captain and listen to the rest of his tale

Ahoy! Ahoy... Ahoy! What are you...

Here's your drink! (Completes step 2)

Thanks. Thanks... Why are you still— Oh, right! So this mask! It turns ya into a FISH! Now, I can see the disbelief in your eyes, but I tell no lies! Heh, that rhymed... I'm a poet...and didn't...

Turns you into a fish, you say?

A fish! Well, mostly. Certainly made ya swim really good! But this captain, he was greedy. Feared mutiny. Dunno why, but he did! So he hid the mask! And the parts needed to make it... All 'round...

All around... What now?

Hid 'em all over the place! Then we mutinied! Ha-ha! Hm. Not sure why I'm laughin'. It didn't really work. And we got cast off here, and well... Things ended up... Uh... Anyway, that's me tale!

But what about the mask? What if I wanted to try to find it?

Find...the mask? Hm. Suppose you could. But why would ya wanna... Eh, do what ya like. Don't know where all the parts are hidden, but I have heard tell of a diver who might.

Go on. Can you give me a name or something? (Completes step 3)

Name? Yes. Yes! Think they were named after this here island, actually! Or it was named after them, or... Anyway, it's... Where are we again?

I think I've got it covered. Thank you, uh, Captain.

Are you awake? I'll leave you to it...

Talk to Dive Master Astora

I hear you want to learn how to find sunken treaure.

That's right.

I'm new to this. Have anything to get me started?

Actually, I'm here about something else—a famous aquabreather. (Completes step 4)

Oh? A famous aquabreather, you say?

I've heard tell of an aquabreather that turns you into...a fish? Sort of?

Ha! You've been swapping old pirate stories, I see. Well, I don't know all the specifics, but I do know that a famous pirate by the name of Weyandt was known to collect valuable and powerful items.

Any idea what might have happened to him? Or the aquabreather? (Completes step 5 if you've already completed Master Diver)

Hmm. I couldn't say for sure, but I once heard that Weyandt had a hidden stash right here in Lion's Arch! Maybe start there?

Thank you, Astora.

I'd rather see your wares.

Not right now.

Find the treasure in Sharkmaw Caverns

Tattered Note

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Most of the mask pieces I can still get to, but I'll have to figure out some way to get to that blasted island. Hopefully no one has found where I stashed all the parts of the mask. I'll start out to find the pieces nearby right after I feed Chompy. Gotta make sure not to slip again—last time was too close of a call. He's a good boy, but he'd still eat me given the chance! Anyway, I better write this down so I don't forget.

One piece is stashed in an old sunken chest in the Mists. The Mists! That's right, not even the Mists can hold me!

Another one is on that island in Bloodtide Coast. Those gulls better not have been laughing at me though, otherwise when I go back I'll be leaving with a nice new feather cloak. Ha-ha!

One piece I'll have to steal back from that DOG Wiley. Upstart thinks he's a treasure hunter? Ha! I'll show him a real pirate soon.

I hid another piece near the wrecks of all those poor, poor SUCKERS who just couldn't cut it as pirates and had to live a sad life of privateering. Those karka sure are quick, but not quick enough to get me!

Another piece I left near the souls of long-dead sailors in Orr. I wonder what it feels like to be a ghost...

And finally, before I set off, I threw a piece off the top of the lighthouse here in Lion's Arch. For good luck! Not that I ever needed luck! What kind of captain would I be if I did?

The other three pieces should be safe and secure on the island waiting for me. I doubt anyone will get past all those traps or find that grotto where I left them.

And the final piece, well, I doubt anyone has figured out how to uncover those chests. And if they have? I'LL KILL THEM! HA!

Reading the Wiley's Note

Note

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hide it from the rest

not sure it was worth the risk

hard sneaking past all those damned Vigil, not to mention those basilisks

almost bit me head off!

Find the piece of the mask in Castora

Chest: The crate appears to be empty. One of the nearby freebooters must have already taken whatever was inside.

I'd better track down that freebooter...

Return to Captain Lakes to figure out how to put all the pieces together

Ahoy! Ahoy... Ahoy! What are you...

I found all the pieces of the mask!

Uh...mask? Don't know nothin' about... What mask? Who are you?

The aquabreather you told me about. The one that pirate captain had.

Pirate captain... Aquabreather... You don't mean...WEYANDT? H-he's not here, is he?

No, he's a ghost. Don't worry. How do I put these pieces together?

Ah, thank ye, gods! Weyandt'd not take kindly to me callin' meself captain all this time, ha-ha... Now...the apparat...the mask? Bah, no idea. Maybe talk to Cecil here... He... He...

Will do. I'll let you rest.

Are you awake? I'll leave you to it...

Speak to Cecil the Strong Arm

Hi.

So, you're part of this, uh, crew?

I'm just here to make sure these two don't get into any trouble. Well, any more trouble. Fall asleep in their own beds, that sorta thing.

Good luck with that.

Lakes says you might know about putting these mask pieces together.

Hmm. Not sure if I can help you myself, but there was another member of our crew who washed ashore. I believe he was the one who actually found that mask for Weyandt all those years ago.

Is he still here on Castora?

After we were shipwrecked here, he decided he was done with pirate life. Headed north. I haven't seen him since, but I'd be surprised if [sic] wasn't still kickin' around. He was a resourceful guy.

Perfect. Thanks for the information.

Find the recluse from Weyandt's crew, speak to Castaway

(The castaway ignores you.)

Excuse me, were you once a member of Weyandt's crew?

(sighs) Ages have passed since I've heard that name. Would that I'd never heard it again. What do you want?

Sorry. I was told you might be able to help me.

Well, you stand before me now. What is this help you need?

I found these mask pieces, but I'm not sure how they fit together.

A mask? Let me see... Ah, yes, I remember this. Weyandt asked me to help him track it down. You see, this is an artifact of a Spirit of the Wild. Shark—a spirit of which I was once a shaman.

I see. Do you know how to fix it?

Mm. I could help you, yes. But I won't. Not unless you can prove to me that your intentions are honorable. That you would use the magic of this mask to follow the teachings of Shark. With respect.

How would I do that?

Far from here is a sanctuary called Honor of the Waves. Before I was shipwrecked here, there was a Spirit of Shark that I would commune with near this sanctuary...

I'm familiar with this sanctuary, actually.

I have sensed that the spirit is in distress, that the sanctuary might somehow be involved. If you could go there, try to find the spirit, aid it... I would consider that proof of your intentions.

I understand. Thank you.

Sorry to bother you.

Find the Shark Spirit near the Honor of the Waves sanctuary

As you draw near the spirit, you can feel its presence in your mind.

How can I help, Great Spirit?

The spirit gazes at you, and you feel an immense sadness emanating from it. Images of the sanctuary nearby flit through your mind, and you see kodan living peaceful lives before the Icebrood attacked.

Allow the images to continue to filter through your mind's eye.

The spirit shows you images of three Sons of Svanir: the zealot, the plunderer, and the butcher. You can feel anger pulsing from the spirit.

These are the ones responsible for the destruction of the sanctuary?

You feel confirmation from the spirit. You sense that the spirit is regretful, but resolute—it feels strongly that they must be stopped.

I understand.

Return to the Shark Spirit after completing one of the explorable paths in Honor of the Waves

As you draw near the spirit, you can feel its presence in your mind. (Completing several different paths gives access to several of the dialogue options)

I have returned from Honor of the Waves. The butcher has been defeated. (If path 1 completed)

I have returned from Honor of the Waves. The zealot has been dealt with. (If path 3 completed)

I have returned from Honor of the Waves. The plunderer has been destroyed. (If path 2 completed)

The spirit sees your memory of entering the sanctuary and the actions you took there. You feel its sadness over death, but you also feel its hope for the future of the sanctuary.

I hope this helps you find peace.

You feel the spirit's acceptance of your aid. Its presence begins to fade from your mind. A final image enters your vision: the spirit's blessing.

Farewell, Great Spirit. Thank you.

Return to the castaway shaman

(The castaway ignores you.)

I helped Shark as you asked.

Mm. Yes. I see Shark's blessing upon you. You have done as I asked. I will uphold my part of the bargain. All I ask is that you keep in mind the principles of Shark while you use this mask.

(If norn)

I will always honor the Spirits of the Wild, wherever I go.

(Otherwise)

Certainly.

Very well. I will assemble the mask and transfer Shark's blessing to it... Yes. Yes, that should suffice.

Do you need anything else?

All I desire for the rest of my days is peace and quiet. Perhaps you'll want these someday as well, traveler? Until then, I hope this mask serves you well.

Thank you.

Sorry to bother you.

Related Achievements

Sunken Treasure Hunter: Master Diver — Find and open the sunken chests. (5)