The required hq ore was a rare drop from a rare spawn in Runnyeye.
Now the pieces can be chiselled off a small block of hq ore, a drop
in Permafrost. So, I have been beating up gobs in Permafrost and
taking their stuff. However, no ore yet.

Anyone know how rare this drop is? Alakhazam said Ice Goblins drop
the stuff. Only Ice Goblins, or any Ice Goblin tribe mob? I have been
beating up any greens near the entrance, since I am solo there most
of the time and it gets ugly in there.

Actually, I put in a little time there, then go out for some exp
kills to balance my game.

The new cultural tailoring stuff is great. I am working on getting my
Vale sewing kit before lvl 34. Then I will have to split my time
between Kunark and Velious to get exp plus materials for tailoring.
Some components will depend on my Gnome Mage, which I am glad I
created even before the changes.

Can't keep up on all the new skills, items and quests. So much to do,
so little time.

Barto Proudfoot