# [Knowledge] Equal in Its Grip

**Quest Group**: 2219916
**Steps**: 2

## Summary

The unrefined Black Stone has a dark side; 
its raw form induces a lethal ailment that doesn't play favorites 
and even members of the guild aren't safe. 
While they boast an array of medicines, none truly cure, only stalling the inevitable.

## Quest Text Steps


### Step 1

- **Objective**: [Knowledge] Equal in Its Grip

- **Summary**: The unrefined Black Stone has a dark side; 
its raw form induces a lethal ailment that doesn't play favorites 
and even members of the guild aren't safe. 
While they boast an array of medicines, none truly cure, only stalling the inevitable.


### Step 2

- **Dialogue**: Some of those poisoned by the Black Stone 
are also members of the Shen Merchant Guild.