Platinum Warriors |
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Required: Keen Conflict and Sword-Play quest. |
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→ Go to
Percival Hawthorne |
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YOU: Good day Percival, I am Huarwar... |
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- Percival Hawthorne seems startled as you mention your name but it quickly turns to a large smile. |
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Percival: Ah, Huarwar! |
Percival: Your name was passed to me as the latest Recruit of the Order. |
Percival: Pleased to meet you. |
Percival: Or maybe we've already met before, if so, sorry, I see so many people each day I often don't remember. |
Percival: Please don't take offence. |
Percival: In fact, I am glad you are here. |
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- Percival Hawthorne begins to look somewhat preoccupied. |
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Percival: Huarwar...you wouldn't mind if I throw you into the Order's missions a little earlier then planned, would you? |
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YOU: No...But what's happened, you seem worried. Gregori told me to come to you once I felt I was skilled enough. |
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Percival: Yes, of course, and you did well to come to me! |
Percival: I will gladly work with you, I love teaching and sharing knowledge. |
Percival: I dedicate almost all my free time to the Order, helping the organisation, practising. |
Percival: But something has happened and I'm stuck on duty. |
Percival: As much as I love my guard job, I feel very powerless at the moment. |
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- Percival Hawthorne explains. |
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Percival: The original goal of the Order was to create a centre where sword masters could meet and share their knowledge in a friendly way and in a secure space. |
Percival: With time, the Order's goals developed and as our numbers grew, it turned towards noble causes, helping those who could not help themselves. |
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YOU: Oh really? I didn't know that. I like it! |
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Percival: Well! |
Percival: I am glad you do! |
Percival: Hear me. |
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-He says, sort of relieved.- |
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Percival: An hour ago, a young Dermorian came to find me in a hurry, from a farming hamlet along the Irifon river. |
Percival: He told me that a group of serpent gobbles appeared on their land, probably pushed by hunger, risking conflict with humans. |
Percival: They showed an aggressive behaviour and their number has been constantly growing according to his testimony. |
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- Percival Hawthorne seems greatly embarrassed not to be able to go help and tightens the guard of his sabre in his hand. |
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Percival: Not that it makes it more important, but this land belongs to a member of the Order, an important wine merchant residing in The Winch, here in Hydlaa. |
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YOU: Oh, that's why the Dermorian came to find you then. I am on it. Where should I go? |
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Percival: The Dermorian is called Tebengrin Nilaiun and lives in Ojaveda. |
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- Percival Hawthorne sighs. |
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Percival: He told me he would go back to the hamlet directly but I can't quite give you the exact location because, well, I'm not really familiar with it. |
Percival: I advise you to ask around in Ojaveda, in the tavern for example. |
Percival: They must have heard something. |
Percival: Hurry, Huarwar! |
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→ Go to
Brado |
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YOU: Hello Brado. Have you seen a Dermorian in a hurry today, in the past hour maybe? He is called Tebengrin Nilaiun. |
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- Brado chuckles. |
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Brado: Good day, tabei! |
Brado: What a question. |
Brado: A Dermorian in a hurry? |
Brado: It's not exactly a rare sight, even in Ojaveda. |
Brado: Also to tell you the truth, I've spent the past two hours sleeping. |
Brado: I don't know what's happened to me lately, but I've been coughing and sneezing! |
Brado: It leaves me so tired... |
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- Brado scratches his belly. |
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Brado: Ask Tilavi or Fruntar, hopefully they were around. |
Brado: And I say hopefully because they are paid to do so! |
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→ Go to
Tilavi Aurenta |
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YOU: Tilavi, have you seen a Dermorian hurrying around in the last hour, talking about gobbles, or attacks? |
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- Tilavi Aurenta's ears peek. |
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Tilavi: Gobbles? |
Tilavi: Attack? |
Tilavi: Where? |
Tilavi: By the gods! |
Tilavi: I will tell Brado that I'm going home immediately! |
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YOU: No, no wait! There are no attacks here. Please, have you seen Tebengrin Nilaiun today? |
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- Tilavi Aurenta sighs. |
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Tilavi: Terebe daag! |
Tilavi: If Brado paid me for half a day, I would work half a day and not the whole day! |
Tilavi: I got here to duty only ten minutes ago. |
Tilavi: Therefore, I am sorry but I cannot help you. |
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→ Go to
Fruntar Durek |
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YOU: Fruntar, sorry to disturb but have you seen Tebengrin today? |
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Fruntar: Oh? |
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- Fruntar Durek explains slowly, which seems to be his usual way to speak. |
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Fruntar: Funny that you ask me that. |
Fruntar: An hour ago, Tebengrin rushed into the tavern while we were full of customers and began shouting about an attack on Pathajiti. |
Fruntar: Demanding that we needed to help, before disappearing. |
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- Fruntar Durek frowns. |
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Fruntar: Well, I wasn't too happy about it to be honest. |
Fruntar: It left a horrible atmosphere in the tavern I had to deal with. |
Fruntar: Then again, ten minutes ago, I saw him passing the city gates quietly, as if nothing had happened. |
Fruntar: No, really, you should tell him that those kind of jokes are never welcomed. |
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YOU: So he is back in Ojaveda? Where does he live? I need to speak to him urgently. |
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Fruntar: Oh, that nice of you to help. |
Fruntar: But don't be too mad at him, he seemed a bit embarrassed and he is young, maybe he was seeking some attention. |
Fruntar: He did passed the gates to enter the city, yes. |
Fruntar: He lives in Dsar Kore, just past Archmage Ferryd's house. |
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→ Go to
Tebengrin Nilaiun |
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YOU: Tebengrin? I am Huarwar, Recruit of the Order of the Keen Edge. Percival sent me to help the hamlet attacked by gobbles, do you have any news? |
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Tebengrin: Ah! |
Tebengrin: By Xiosia, I talked to Percival hours ago. |
Tebengrin: Well never mind though, everything is settled now. |
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-He says while smiling.- |
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YOU: How is all settled, can you tell me more? |
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Tebengrin: Sure! |
Tebengrin: I returned to Pathajiti in a hurry! |
Tebengrin: In a small area of the hamlet there was a pile of serpent gobbles corpses, burning. |
Tebengrin: Next to it, the farmers. |
Tebengrin: They were all celebrating, having a drink over the victory, happy to be safe. |
Tebengrin: They welcomed me back and offered me a glass telling me all about the event. |
Tebengrin: What happened was a group of warriors passed by and as they heard the commotion. |
Tebengrin: They rushed to help. |
Tebengrin: Quickly, they faced the gobbles and in a blink of an eye, the problem was dealt with. |
Tebengrin: Tanan, one of the farmers, said she never saw warriors killing beasts with such ease, being so well organised. |
Tebengrin: They seemed used to fighting in group. |
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- Tebengrin Nilaiun laughs, amused. |
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Tebengrin: She was very impressed. |
Tebengrin: I even teased her about it, told her that she felt in love! |
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YOU: Were they mercenaries then? |
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Tebengrin: Oh no, I don't think so. |
Tebengrin: The old Berny told me that they were warriors, walking the lands to help the needy. |
Tebengrin: He said they had a very good equipment, all platinum steel from head to toes. |
Tebengrin: Even he saw one with a flag tied to his sword, something like the serpent of Laanx. |
Tebengrin: Good thing I say! |
Tebengrin: They didn't even ask for money or anything from the farmers but accepted some wine bottles as thanks. |
Tebengrin: I don't know who they are but sounds good to me if people start to do that kind of thing! |
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YOU: Well, indeed. Thank you Tebengrin. I will report to Percival now. |
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Tebengrin: Yes, all right... |
Tebengrin: Next time, I might just contact the Platinum Warriors directly! |
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-He says, half joking.- |
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→ Go to
Percival Hawthorne |
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YOU: Percival, I have news from the hamlet. The problem is solved. |
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Percival: Talad bless you, Huarwar! |
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-He says, sincerely grateful.- |
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Percival: You weren't hurt at least? |
Percival: And Tebengrin and the farmers? |
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- Percival Hawthorne is so eager to know that he genuinely ignores the merchant waiting for his approval to enter by The Winch gate. |
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YOU: I didn't need to go to Pathajiti. I met Tebengrin in Ojaveda. [You summarise what you heard.] |
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-Instead of being impressed, Percival frowns, pinching his chin in between his thumb and his folded index finger, a thoughtful expression on his face.- |
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Percival: Curious... |
Percival: You said there were a few with platinum steel armour and weapons? |
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YOU: Yes. One of the farmers said they were clearly experienced at fighting together. |
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- Percival Hawthorne nods, perplexed. |
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Percival: It's not just any warrior who can afford this type of equipment. |
Percival: Furthermore, if Pathajiti is the hamlet I am thinking about, it is a tricky area. |
Percival: The only way to reach the village, surrounded by thorny vines, is by the main road. |
Percival: There is no reason to go there unless... |
Percival: Your goal is to go there. |
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YOU: Might they have been able to hear the screams nearby? Tebengrin said they approached because they heard the commotion. |
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- Percival Hawthorne continues frowning, muttering to himself. |
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Percival: Hum. |
Percival: I might just go there on my day off, to make sure... |
Percival: As a guard... |
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-He shrugs his shoulders.- |
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Percival: Oh well! |
Percival: I am certainly glad to hear that everyone is safe. |
Percival: Furthermore Huarwar, I don't care if you've mastered the side slash or not! |
Percival: I am promoting you to Initiate of the Order of the Keen Edge. |
Percival: You went into action without hesitation and you have been so helpful that I cannot be anything but extremely grateful. |
Percival: You are what the Order is in need of and I am very proud to call you my friend! |
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YOU: Thank you, Percival! |
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- Percival Hawthorne smiles warmly, tapping your shoulder in a friendly way. |
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Percival: Now Initiate, let's spare a bit! |
Percival: I am more then happy to teach you another very useful and classic one-handed sword move, the Lunge. |
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- Percival Hawthorne forms a windmill shape with his right wrist and sabre, moving as if weightless. |
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Percival: This move is a must know for every sword user. |
Percival: You will be using it all the time, mostly as a base for some more complex moves. |
Percival: Right... |
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- Percival Hawthorne moves as he talks. |
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Percival: So, you extend the front leg like this, then in a controlled surge, propel your body forward with the back leg. |
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-The guard reproduces the move several times before gesturing you to do the same.- |
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Percival: Yes, like this! |
Percival: Don't hesitate to be powerful, your back leg must throw you forward, your blade firmly pointing ahead. |
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YOU: [You both are still practising when you hear someone clearing their throat.] |
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Percival: Hum? |
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-A male Nolthrir stands there, keeping his rivnak's rein in one hand and some paper in the other.- |
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Percival: Oh! |
Percival: Sir Mitu! |
Percival: How are you? |
Percival: Eheh. |
Percival: Sorry, I was having sparing with a friend. |
Percival: Initiate Huarwar, this is Sir Gofi Mitu, one of the most famous seaweed sellers in the Winch. |
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-The Nolthrir salutes, amused and presents his paper to Percival who now dedicates all his attention to the merchant but says.- |
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Percival: My friend, it is now the rush hour, I will need to let you go. |
Percival: Practice the lunge, practice and practice again. |
Percival: When you are ready to know more, you could go and have a talk with Henas Kenar, one of my fellow guards in Ojaveda, end of the third block of Dsar Kore. |
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YOU: Thank you again Percival, I will do so. |
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Percival: Thank you! |
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-He says before returning to the Nolthrir merchant.- |
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-After some seconds, Percival's head turns slowly toward you, showing a tense full expression.- |
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Percival: Huarwar, did you tell me that one of the platinum warriors had a sword with a small flag tied to the pommel? |
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YOU: Yes. Tebengrin said it displayed the serpent, symbol of Laanx Church... Why? |
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- Percival Hawthorne frowns and sighs darkly. |
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Percival: Because he is Roniston Shane, a member of the Order... |
Percival: And he wasn't supposed to be there, especially without talking to me. |
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QUEST COMPLETED |
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Rewards: 1 Level in Sword, 'Single Handed Sword' Combat Move 'Lunge'. |
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