Shield of Arrav/Quick guide

• Talk to Reldo, located in the library in Varrock Palace. ( 1)…

  1	I'm in search of a quest.

• Check the bookcase with a bright blue book in the top shelf, and read the book.
• Talk to Reldo again.

After this point, you must choose to join either the Phoenix Gang or the Black Arm Gang. (Tip: Join the chat-channel "osrs soa" to find a partner before deciding.)

• Talk to Charlie the Tramp located near the south entrance of Varrock. ( 5•2)…

  5	Is there anything down this alleyway?
  2	Do you think they would let me join?

• Go down the alley (the door to the west) and enter the Black Arm Gang headquarters.
• Talk to Katrine. ( 1•1•1•1•1)…

  1	I've heard you're the Black Arm Gang.
  1	I'd rather not reveal my sources.
  1	I want to become a member of your gang.
  1	Well, you can give me a try can't you?
  1	Ok, no problem.

• Trade your partner for a weapon store key.
• Go to the south-east corner of Varrock and look for a small room with a ladder. It's connected to the west side of the building with the Chaos Altar in it.
• Use the key on the door and climb up the ladder.
• Kill the Weaponsmaster, or use Telekinetic Grab to pick up two Phoenix crossbows without fighting him.
• Pick up both Phoenix crossbows.
• Take two Phoenix crossbows to Katrine.

You are now a member of the Black Arm Gang.

• Go upstairs in the headquarters and open the cupboard to the south of the stairs to find the right half of the Shield of Arrav.

• Talk to Baraek, the fur trader in Varrock Square, and ask about the Phoenix Gang. ( 2•1)…

  2	Can you tell me where I can find the Phoenix Gang?
  1	Okay. Have 20 gold coins.

• Make your way to the Phoenix Gang Hideout in the south-east corner of Varrock in the building with a ladder to the basement, west of the Mage of Zamorak altar. (Look for the icon)
• Talk to Straven. ( 1•1)…

  1	I know who you are!
  1	I'd like to offer you my services.

• Kill Jonny the beard, located in Varrock's Blue Moon Inn, and pick up the Intel report.
• Report back to Straven.

You are now a member of the Phoenix Gang.

• Open the chest in the south-west corner of the hideout to find half of the Shield of Arrav.
• Trade the Weapon store key to your partner. (Ironmen: Use the key on your partner.)

• Take your half of the shield to Curator Haig Halen, located in the Varrock Museum.
• Trade your half of the certificate with your partner. (Ironmen: Use the certificate halves on your partner)
• Use both halves of the certificate on each other to make a completed certificate.
• Take the certificate to King Roald in the castle to receive your reward.
• Congratulations, quest complete!