You can get Ancient Novictum Refiner from Scheol Jobe Scientists quest. Which is not a short quest.. :> Maybe one of the longest and most annoying quest lines in AO.
http://www.ao-universe.com/main.php?...&link=2&id=270
"After delivering the Ancient Device, she will identify it as an Ancient Novictum Refiner, which is used for subduing novictum in the process of making pocket boss crystals. Since she doesn't need it, she will give it back to you to keep. The item is unique, so if you already have one, you won't receive another."