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Rata Novus Instructor

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Rata Novus Instructor map.png

Location of some instructors (not correlating to the text walkthrough on how to reach them)

Rata Novus Instructors are holograms found at various stations in Rata Novus. When the city was still inhabited, these were used to test the knowledge of students about the world on the surface. They give a Rata Novus Writ of Excellence upon receiving a correct answer, 10 of which will open the Zinn's Research Supplies chest. Answering 20 Rata Novus Instructors correctly will award the Lore Untangler achievement. The platform the hologram is standing on is initially blue and turns red when a question is asked. If it is answered correctly the platform turns green.

Location[edit]

Heart of Maguuma

Reaching the instructors[edit]

Ground level (instructors 1-4)[edit]

1. From Waypoint (map icon).png Rata Novus Waypoint, drop into the water. Swim north-west and down to the Instructor.
2. Swim back to waypoint then south-east over rocks and down to the next Instructor.
3. Surface and get on the platform with a Torn Page and bouncing mushroom. Use the mushroom. Take the south-west fork in the path to a Peacemaker Report. The Instructor is behind a rock on the right.
4. From the previous Peacemaker Report, head north up the hill with hexagonal stones. Glide northeast, or alternatively, climb the the hill by jumping against the left wall to find the Instructor.

Upper levels (instructors 5-20)[edit]

For ease of reading, several locations are named.

  • First Level: South-east of Waypoint (map icon).png Rata Novus Waypoint, use the bouncing mushrooms that takes you three levels up the waterfall.
  • LBS: North-west from the landing point, across the cavern, is the slanted lower section of a broken structure.
  • UBS: To the right of the LBS is the upper half of the broken structure.

Advanced Gliding is probably required for most of the following Instructors.

5. From the First Level, take the bouncing mushroom to the south. The Instructor is to the north-east.
6. Jump down (or glide for ~3 seconds) to the north to find the Instructor.
7. Return to the First Level. Looking down the waterfall, a small shelf is jutting out beneath the large structure on the left. The next Instructor is on this shelf. Glide out and back in for easy access.
8. From First Level, take the mushroom to the south. Glide west out of the waterfall area. As you pass through the arch turn left and land on the rocks. Walk to the southernmost point on that ledge, then go to the character select screen and return. You will appear at the level above near the Instructor. Alternatively, simply use a Springer to jump up the instructor.
9. Walk east and drop down to the rock below. Stay near the south wall and drop down several times to the Instructor at the top of the twin waterfalls.
10. Jump down to the smooth surface covered in writing. Walk up and north to the topmost point. Glide north-west to the LBS. The Instructor is halfway up.
11. Climb to the top of the LBS. Glide north to get onto the UBS. You want to aim for the lowest lip on the left side. The glide is very tight so be sure to aim for the lowest point you can. Climb to the top of the UBS. Drop down to the north-east and find the Instructor.
12. Climb east, then glide south-east to the right side of the high point of the lighted structure. Climb to the aforementioned high point, then onto the rocks. Climb east to the Instructor.
13. Climb south-west. Glide north-west over the UBS, then start looking down for ledges above the flying robots a bit north-east from the waypoint. The Instructor awaits on the ledge.
14. From the highest point on the LBS, glide north-west to pass under the angle arch, and turn due west to meet the Instructor.
15. From the First Level, head west. Aim for hexagonal blocks, but pass over them. Glide further west to the Instructor.
16. From the east end of Rata Novus, go north along a path. When you are heading due south (and are directly north of the Rata Novus waypoint), climb the log on the east side of the passage and drop down to the vista area. A few spiders will delay your visit with the Instructor.
17. Walk south-west past the vista and meet another Instructor.
18. Climb up past #17. Drop off the slope to the east. Continue north until you reach an edge. Impress the next Instructor with your gliding skills.
19. Climb north, west, then south up to the highest point. Glide south-west towards the Instructor. Be sure to aim a bit to the left of the Instructor, as the landing spot is very close to the limit.
20. Walk south-east until you run out of trail. The Instructor is below, and a bit east. Glide out and back in.

Questions[edit]

Bold indicates a correct answer.
The ** DATA MISSING** have been challenged for their supremacy among the charr.
Talk more option tango.png Blood Legion
Talk more option tango.png Flame Legion
Talk more option tango.png Iron Legion

Located to the southwest of the Granite Citadel, ** DATA MISSING** was home to the Iron Forgeman.
Talk more option tango.png Sorrow's Furnace.
Talk more option tango.png Thunderhead Keep.
Talk more option tango.png The Iron Mines of Moladune.

After defeating the ** DATA MISSING** in battle, Pyre Fierceshot declared that charr have no gods.
Talk more option tango.png Destroyers.
Talk more option tango.png Mursaat.
Talk more option tango.png Titans.

Palawa Joko's forces have been seen outside ** DATA MISSING**, and locals fear an imminent attack.
Talk more option tango.png The Crystal Desert.
Talk more option tango.png The Desolation.
Talk more option tango.png The Great Wastes.

A human mesmer focusing on love and illusions would be most likely to primarily worship ** DATA MISSING**.
Talk more option tango.png Grenth.
Talk more option tango.png Dwayna.
Talk more option tango.png Lyssa.

**DATA MISSING** is a well respected blacksmith among the Norn.
Talk more option tango.png Olaf Olafson.
Talk more option tango.png Gunnar Poundfist.
Talk more option tango.png Kilroy Stoneskin[sic].

Warmaster ** DATA MISSING**, following the commands of Abaddon, nearly sank the world into darkness.
Talk more option tango.png Morgahn.
Talk more option tango.png Varesh.
Talk more option tango.png Kahyet.

The xenophobic organization ** DATA MISSING** have nearly assumed full control of Cantha.
Talk more option tango.png The Ministry of Purity.
Talk more option tango.png The Jade Brotherhood.
Talk more option tango.png The White Mantle.

The bloodline of the Ascalonian king can be traced back to ** DATA MISSING**.
Talk more option tango.png King Doric.
Talk more option tango.png King Thorn.
Talk more option tango.png Turai Ossa.

**DATA MISSING** is the longest reigning champion of The Great Norn Alemoot.
Talk more option tango.png Olaf Olafson.
Talk more option tango.png Jora.
Talk more option tango.png Gunnar Poundfist.

Once peaceful cohabitants of Shing Jea, the ** DATA MISSING** have been forced from their homeland.
Talk more option tango.png Centaurs.
Talk more option tango.png Tengu.
Talk more option tango.png Luxon.

Once the Spearmarshal of the Sunspears, ** DATA MISSING** took the place of the fallen god Abaddon.
Talk more option tango.png Kormir.
Talk more option tango.png Varesh.
Talk more option tango.png Koss.

Svanir, also known as the ** DATA MISSING**, was transformed while hunting near Drakkar Lake.
Talk more option tango.png Jormungand.
Talk more option tango.png Nornbear.
Talk more option tango.png Great Destroyer.

The ** DATA MISSING** were a race native to the Maguuma Jungle. They mysteriously vanished decades ago.
Talk more option tango.png The druids.
Talk more option tango.png The centaurs.
Talk more option tango.png The mursaat.

The Canthan ** DATA MISSING** channel the spirits of the dead, summon allies from the void, and were instrumental in the Harvest Ceremony.
Talk more option tango.png Ritualists.
Talk more option tango.png Necromancers.
Talk more option tango.png Monks.

The ** DATA MISSING** were a seafaring people prior to their sea being turned to jade.
Talk more option tango.png Kurzick.
Talk more option tango.png Am Fah.
Talk more option tango.png Luxon.

**DATA MISSING** was the destination sought by Tyrians wishing to reach Ascension.
Talk more option tango.png Seeker's Passage.
Talk more option tango.png Destiny's Gorge.
Talk more option tango.png Augury Rock.

In norn culture, ** DATA MISSING** represents fortitude and self-reliance.
Talk more option tango.png Bear.
Talk more option tango.png Wolf.
Talk more option tango.png Snow Leopard.

Used as slaves by the Stone Summit dwarves, the ** DATA MISSING** are subterranean by nature and thus make excellent miners.
Talk more option tango.png Grawl.
Talk more option tango.png Dredge.
Talk more option tango.png Skritt.

Master of the Margonites, ** DATA MISSING** was once the human God of Secrets.
Talk more option tango.png Abaddon.
Talk more option tango.png Dhuum.
Talk more option tango.png Kormir.

** DATA MISSING** was next in line for the throne of Ascalon, but relinquished the crown to King Adelbern.
Talk more option tango.png Duke Gaban
Talk more option tango.png Duke Barradin
Talk more option tango.png Warmaster Grast.

The charr worshipped the ** DATA MISSING** as gods until the latter's annihilation.
Talk more option tango.png Mursaat.
Talk more option tango.png Forgotten.
Talk more option tango.png Titans.

A Kurzick champion named ** DATA MISSING** aided in the defeat of Shiro Tagachi.
Talk more option tango.png Archemorus
Talk more option tango.png Viktor.
Talk more option tango.png Vizu.

The ** DATA MISSING** plagued Canthan lands for years before finally being destroyed.
Talk more option tango.png Afflicted.
Talk more option tango.png Plaguebearers.
Talk more option tango.png Infected.

**DATA MISSING** led the charr invasion that led to the near destruction of Ascalon.
Talk more option tango.png Vatlaaw Doomtooth.
Talk more option tango.png Pyre Fierceshot.
Talk more option tango.png Bonfaaz Burntfur.

Dagnar Stonepate, leader of the Stone Summit rebellion, met his end in an epic battle at ** DATA MISSING**.
Talk more option tango.png The Iron Mines of Moladune.
Talk more option tango.png Thunderhead Keep.
Talk more option tango.png The Ice Caves of Sorrow.

Following the conclusion of the Krytan Civil War, ** DATA MISSING** became the reigning monarch of the kingdom.
Talk more option tango.png King Thorn.
Talk more option tango.png Saul D'Alessio.
Talk more option tango.png Queen Salma.

The ** DATA MISSING** are scythe-wielding holy warriors that utilize enchantments in combat.
Talk more option tango.png Paragons.
Talk more option tango.png Dervishes.
Talk more option tango.png Monks.

West of Borlis Pass, ** DATA MISSING** is the location where Prince Rurik met his untimely demise while trying to save his people.
Talk more option tango.png Ruins of Surmia.
Talk more option tango.png The Frost Gate.
Talk more option tango.png Abaddon's Mouth.

The northernmost kingdom in Elona, ** DATA MISSING**, is known for its great wealth and culture.
Talk more option tango.png Kourna.
Talk more option tango.png Vabbi.
Talk more option tango.png Istan.

The norn Spirit Snow Leopard represents ** DATA MISSING**.
Talk more option tango.png Wisdom, cunning, trickery, and knowledge.
Talk more option tango.png Independence, strategy, and laughter in the face of danger.
Talk more option tango.png Loyalty, ferocity, and strength in numbers.

**DATA MISSING** repelled the charr invasion of Kryta.
Talk more option tango.png The White Mantle.
Talk more option tango.png The Shining Blade.
Talk more option tango.png Prince Rurik.

**DATA MISSING** contains the largest intact crystal shard from The Searing.
Talk more option tango.png Regent Valley.
Talk more option tango.png Pockmark Flats.
Talk more option tango.png Old Ascalon.

The Charr used a magical ** DATA MISSING** to cause the Searing to reign terror in Ascalon.
Talk more option tango.png Cauldron
Talk more option tango.png Horn
Talk more option tango.png Crystal

Purportedly to stop the advancing charr, ** DATA MISSING** was responsible for the Cataclysm that destroyed his homeland.
Talk more option tango.png Saul D'Alessio.
Talk more option tango.png Vizier Khilbron.
Talk more option tango.png King Adelbern.

Guarded by the undead dragon Rotscale, ** DATA MISSING** is the final resting place of generations of Krytan nobility.
Talk more option tango.png Majesty's Rest.
Talk more option tango.png Temple of the Ages.
Talk more option tango.png Divinity Coast.

The death of ** DATA MISSING** caused the Jade Wind that devastated the southern portion of Cantha.
Talk more option tango.png Shiro Tagachi.
Talk more option tango.png Emperor Angsiyan.
Talk more option tango.png Vizu.

South of the Tarnished Coast, ** DATA MISSING** was the location of the battle between the mursaat and the Titans.
Talk more option tango.png Isle of the Nameless.
Talk more option tango.png Shing Jea Island.
Talk more option tango.png The Ring of Fire Islands.

The ** DATA MISSING** of Elona are often used as slave labor, though many strive to change that.
Talk more option tango.png Harpies
Talk more option tango.png Centaurs
Talk more option tango.png Margonites

Once the human god of death, ** DATA MISSING** now sits imprisoned in the Hall of Judgment, deep in the Underworld.
Talk more option tango.png Dhuum
Talk more option tango.png Abaddon
Talk more option tango.png Menzies

Quotes[edit]

Upon getting a question correct:

Rata Novus Instructor: Correct!
Rata Novus Instructor: Very good!
Rata Novus Instructor (male): Yes! Good answer.
Rata Novus Instructor: Wonderful answer.
Rata Novus Instructor (male): Fantastic. You are correct.

Upon getting a question wrong:

Rata Novus Instructor: I am sorry. This is incorrect.
Rata Novus Instructor: Nope, sorry.
Rata Novus Instructor (female): Not even close, sorry.
Rata Novus Instructor: Incorrect.
Rata Novus Instructor (male): I'm sorry, that's incorrect.
Rata Novus Instructor (male): No. Wrong answer.
Rata Novus Instructor (male): No. Incorrect.

Interacting again after getting a question correct:

Rata Novus Instructor (female): You've given a satisfactory answer to my question. There is nothing more to do.
Rata Novus Instructor (female): You've already mastered this question. Please move along.
Rata Novus Instructor (female): Your correct answer stands. No need to answer this question again.
Rata Novus Instructor (male): Correctly answering the same question a second time will not impress anyone. Find another projector.
Rata Novus Instructor (male): You've already answered this question correctly. Please move along.
Rata Novus Instructor (male): You've already answered my question for today.

Interacting again after getting a question wrong:

Rata Novus Instructor (male): You were wrong, and now you must wait to try again.
Rata Novus Instructor (male): Please return again after you have spent more time in thought.
Rata Novus Instructor (male): Allowing you to answer this question again so soon would be irresponsible.
Rata Novus Instructor (female): Go learn something before you try this question again. You'll thank me!
Rata Novus Instructor (female): I'll give you time to think about that last answer.
Rata Novus Instructor (female): Not even close, sorry.

Related achievements[edit]

Notes[edit]

  • Only available when the outpost reaches level 2 or above when the waypoint is uncontested.
  • Instructors vanish when the Legendary Chak Gerent event starts. The opening in the wall to get to Zinn's Research Supplies also closes then.
  • If you answer incorrectly, you must wait 10 minutes before you can attempt that instructor's question again.
  • If you answer incorrectly, and answer a different instructor's question correctly, you can go back to the instructor you answered incorrectly before the 10 minutes are up and try again.
  • You can answer the same instructor correctly multiple times by using different characters, swapping instances, or waiting for it to reset.
  • All the instructors also reset along with the daily challenges.
  • If you have 20 Writs of Excellence you can open Zinn's Research Supplies chest twice without needing the reset. Twice each reset is maximum.
  • The Rata Novus Instructor underwater swims instead of standing.