Seeking Guidance I |
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Required: Nothing. |
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→ Go to
Kaiman Jilatt |
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YOU: Hello Kaiman, how is business going? |
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Kaiman Jilatt: Good day, YOU! |
Kaiman Jilatt: Business blooms when you are as skilled as I am. |
Kaiman Jilatt: I make a point of never missing an opportunity. |
Kaiman Jilatt: Speaking of opportunities my friend, I've come across a rather exciting one recently, interested? |
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YOU: Sure! What's the news around town? |
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Kaiman Jilatt: The news? |
Kaiman Jilatt: Well I am not one to be too interested in gossip.. |
Kaiman Jilatt: A merchant of such high regard as myself would not drop so low. |
Kaiman Jilatt: But... |
Kaiman Jilatt: I heard our Vigesimi has a big project... |
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YOU: Really? What project? |
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Kaiman Jilatt: I believe it's about her collection. |
Kaiman Jilatt: Vigesimi Stronghand likes fine beverages, beautiful meals and above all she has a renowned collection of all sorts of weapons. |
Kaiman Jilatt: As one of the most important merchants in Hydlaa I've had the privilege of seeing it. |
Kaiman Jilatt: A wonderful sight... |
Kaiman Jilatt: Anyway, if you are tempted by any of my items feel free to trade, hum? |
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Amidison Stronghand |
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YOU: Good day Vigesimi Stronghand. I heard you have a big project you might need help with? |
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Amidison Stronghand: Good day, YOU. |
Amidison Stronghand: I see that word has spread faster in Hydlaa than fire in a forest. |
Amidison Stronghand: Well, you are right I have a project in mind. |
Amidison Stronghand: I cannot and would not ask guards or administrative staff to do this. |
Amidison Stronghand: I really need this project to succeed, however long it takes. |
Amidison Stronghand pauses before starting her explanation but seems relaxed as she speaks. |
Amidison Stronghand: You see, I am very fond of spectacular weapons and shields and I've gathered quite a collection over the years. |
Amidison Stronghand: But, as extensive as my collection is, it will never be complete without the items I am now looking for. |
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YOU: Oh? And what are those items? |
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-The Vigesimi answers cryptically, looking past you into the distance.- |
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Amidison Stronghand: Nfar and zpar, the duo to guide... |
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Amidison Stronghand looks back at you. |
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Amidison Stronghand: I am searching for "Defiance" and "Confidence", a shield and a sword said to have belonged to the first Ynnwn to be born, Lerivia Smare. |
Amidison Stronghand: It is a famous legend among the Ynnwn, a myth concerning the foundation of Ynnwn culture. |
Amidison Stronghand: Lerivia is said to have unified the Ynnwn under her guidance due to her use of "Defiance" and "Confidence"... |
Amidison Stronghand: Hard to explain, really. |
Amidison Stronghand: The fact remains that Lerivia participated actively in the creation of the Ynnwn's social identity. |
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YOU: I see. But if they are so famous should they not have been kept somewhere safe? |
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Amidison Stronghand shakes her head slightly. |
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Amidison Stronghand: The weapons disappeared after Lerivia's death. |
Amidison Stronghand: An investigation must be started looking into where they might be, and I could use your help to drive it. |
Amidison Stronghand: I should have initiated such an investigation years ago. |
Amidison Stronghand: I am now sure that nothing would fit better in my collection than those weapons, especially now. |
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-The Vigesimi turns to face you and proposes.- |
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Amidison Stronghand: Say, YOU, we could make a sort of contract you and I. |
Amidison Stronghand: Is there something that you would like to put your hands on? |
Amidison Stronghand: Something that you really need? |
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YOU: Well, as you mentioned magic weapons, I would be interested in learning how to make enchanted weapons. |
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Amidison Stronghand: Ah! |
Amidison Stronghand: That is a nice craft. |
Amidison Stronghand: Very well. |
Amidison Stronghand: What about this: you help me find "Defiance" and "Confidence" and I will obtain a manual from the best weapons crafters I know, and I know a master or two in that domain! |
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YOU: Sounds like a fair deal, Vigesimi. But where should I start? |
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Amidison Stronghand: Perfect. |
Amidison Stronghand: Our business is then settled. |
Amidison Stronghand: I already know where to start enquiring about the manual. |
Amidison Stronghand: As for you, the only reasonable course I can think of is to see Gregori Stevald. |
Amidison Stronghand: The man surly knows much about weapons. |
Amidison Stronghand: Good luck in your research, YOU, and please, don't give up. |
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→ Go to
Gregori Stevald |
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YOU: Hello Gregori. Do you have a minute? |
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Gregori Stevald: Not even a second. |
Gregori Stevald: But I hate outstanding questions so go on. |
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YOU: [You tell Gregori about the Vigesimi's project.] I am now searching for those weapons and the Vigesimi suggested I see you. |
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Gregori Stevald shakes his head and crosses his arms across his chest. |
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Gregori Stevald: So she now decided to go for it, hum? |
Gregori Stevald: Another outstanding question for you, [NPC Internal] do you know what those items really are? |
Gregori Stevald: What they represent? |
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YOU: Only what the Vigesimi told me, that they belonged to the first Ynnwn ever to... |
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Gregori Stevald interrupts you, shaking his head more firmly. |
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Gregori Stevald: No. |
Gregori Stevald: Not their history. |
Gregori Stevald: What they represent, their symbolic value. |
Gregori Stevald: Why they are a myth! |
Gregori Stevald: Strategy, YOU. |
Gregori Stevald: It's exactly like in combat. |
Gregori Stevald: Strategy is fundamental. |
Gregori Stevald: Combat is never just hitting your opponent, it's choosing when, where and how you do so! |
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Gregori Stevald orders, exactly like a trainer would order you to make ten push-ups. |
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Gregori Stevald: Go see Talisa Tamariss. |
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Talisa Tamariss |
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YOU: Talisa, I am working for Vigesimi Stronghand. I am searching for "Defiance" and "Confidence". Gregori suggested I come and ask you about their symbolic value. |
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Talisa Tamariss: "Defiance" and "Confidence"?! |
Talisa Tamariss: Oh my, why would she... |
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Talisa Tamariss swallows, strangely worried. |
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Talisa Tamariss: Well YOU, I am not an historian, nor an archaeologist... |
Talisa Tamariss: But I know, we all know what they are, "the link". |
Talisa Tamariss: It is their symbolic value, they are our people's "link". |
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YOU: All right... So do you know where I can find them? |
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Talisa Tamariss: Where can you find them? |
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Talisa Tamariss appears shocked by your request as if it was absurd. |
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-She gives you an odd side-look.- |
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Talisa Tamariss: Uh... |
Talisa Tamariss: Well Lerivia was killed not far from Hydlaa, on the battlefield of Caihon. |
Talisa Tamariss: It's what the battle field is known as nowadays. |
Talisa Tamariss: Maybe they were in her possession during the battle. |
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Talisa Tamariss shrugs several times, looking left.. then right. |
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Talisa Tamariss: If I recall well, Charisa Malod is from that region. |
Talisa Tamariss: Best way would be to ask her. |
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Charisa Malod |
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YOU: Good day, Charisa. I am searching for weapons on behalf of Vigesimi Stronghand. "Defiance" and "Confidence" to be precise. Talisa told me you are from the area where the battle of Caihon occurred? |
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Charisa Malod opens her wide round eyes as she listens to your request. |
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-She answers but seems to hold herself as if scared that a secret might escape.- |
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Charisa Malod: Hum. |
Charisa Malod: Uh. |
Charisa Malod: Oh but I am not from there, YOU, my husband is. |
Charisa Malod: A village was built near the location of the battlefield and was called Caihon, the name of the instigator of the catastrophe. |
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Charisa Malod sighs loudly. |
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Charisa Malod: As you know my husband is away, though. |
Charisa Malod: But when he is around, he likes to go fishing with his friend Sinto Gheshd. |
Charisa Malod: They are good friends because they both come from Caihon or near to it. |
Charisa Malod: Sinto might be able to give you more details. |
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Sinto Gheshd |
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YOU: Hey Sinto. Charisa told me you were from Caihon? |
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Sinto Gheshd: Yes! |
Sinto Gheshd: But only spent time there when I was young. |
Sinto Gheshd: Do you know the village? |
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YOU: No, but I am searching for information about it, linked to "Defiance" and "Confidence". I heard that Lerivia Smare was killed near there and since I am searching for the weapons... |
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Sinto Gheshd gives you an intrigued look and then gives a loud sigh of relief as if he just realized something. |
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Sinto Gheshd: Aaah! |
Sinto Gheshd: Research.. |
Sinto Gheshd: Eheh, sorry, I thought you really were searching for them. |
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YOU: How do you mean "really was searching for them"? I am! What can you tell me of Lerivia's death? Do you know if she had the items with her? |
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Sinto Gheshd scratches his head, apparently puzzled. |
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-He looks at you for some time in silence then shrugs.- |
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Sinto Gheshd: There is a small monument at the spot Lerivia is believed to have died. |
Sinto Gheshd: But if you are 'searching' for "Defiance" and "Confidence" it won't help you. |
Sinto Gheshd: They are a myth, didn't you know? |
Sinto Gheshd: They are said to have been ceremonial weapons, so not used in battle. |
Sinto Gheshd: It was not their purpose. |
Sinto Gheshd: Their purpose was unity...unity and guidance. |
Sinto Gheshd: That's why you are here, I believe. |
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YOU: Hum? I wonder how I could find them. Where would Lerivia have left them? Who could help me? |
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-He sighs and mumbles.- |
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Sinto Gheshd: I wonder! |
Sinto Gheshd: You don't seem to understand... |
Sinto Gheshd: If you want information about Lerivia, you should ask Fholen Medraa. |
Sinto Gheshd: He's an old miner and lives in East Hydlaa. |
Sinto Gheshd: There is no one more knowledgable about jade and Lerivia Smare. |
Sinto Gheshd: He even sculpted a bust of her from a large piece of jade at one point. |
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Fholen Medraa |
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YOU: Hey Fholen. [You repeat again who you are working for and the goal of your research.] Sinto told me you know much about Lerivia Smare. |
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Fholen Medraa: Ah! |
Fholen Medraa: "Defiance" and "Confidence"! |
Fholen Medraa: The legendary Ynnwn myths! |
Fholen Medraa: The link... |
Fholen Medraa: Interesting thought. |
Fholen Medraa: Why would the Vigesimi seek the guidance in this time of peace? |
Fholen Medraa: Hum... |
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Fholen Medraa ponders, then looks at you. |
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Fholen Medraa: What do you wish to know? |
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YOU: As far as I've heard, "Defiance" and "Confidence" were ceremonial weapons. I wonder where Lerivia could have left them before the battle of Caihon? |
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Fholen Medraa smiles. |
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-He seems to struggle to understand something, frowning slightly then adds.- |
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Fholen Medraa: Yes... |
Fholen Medraa: "Defiance" is a shield and "Confidence" is a sword. |
Fholen Medraa: Legend says that they are made of the finest metal and adorned with precious stones. |
Fholen Medraa: Some even say they are made of crystal. |
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Fholen Medraa smiles, almost doubtful. |
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Fholen Medraa: Long after the battle, in the Ynnwn city of Listarindel, a temple was built to hold them... |
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YOU: Ah! So the weapons are in Listarindel! I should go there to find them and... |
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Fholen Medraa Medraa interrupts you. |
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Fholen Medraa: The temple was destroyed by fire in around 510 AY. |
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-He smirks, looking at your disappointed face.- |
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Fholen Medraa: Continue on your course YOU, you must continue, this fact brings no doubts. |
Fholen Medraa: The head priest of the temple, a Diaboli called Zat Shekalal was from Hydlaa. |
Fholen Medraa: His family is one of the few that decided not to go and live in the Death Realm. |
Fholen Medraa: They moved to Ojaveda, not so long ago. |
Fholen Medraa: Dsar Kore, I think. |
Fholen Medraa: That's where I met his great grand son, Hurenes. |
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Hurenes Shekalal |
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YOU: Hello Hurenes, sorry to disturb you but I am searching for "Defiance" and "Confidence" for Vigesimi Stronghand. My enquiries have brought me to you. |
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Hurenes Shekalal: Oh no! |
Hurenes Shekalal: Not that again! |
Hurenes Shekalal: All these questions start to be annoying! |
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Hurenes Shekalal grimaces in anger. |
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Hurenes Shekalal: I am a Diaboli, yes! |
Hurenes Shekalal: All these airs and graces about these weapons fly way above my head and I am glad of it! |
Hurenes Shekalal: By Dakkru, when will this end!? |
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YOU: Sorry Hurenes but what are you talking about? |
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Hurenes Shekalal waves an hand above his head, seemingly fed up. |
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Hurenes Shekalal: I know it's not your fault. |
Hurenes Shekalal: I shouldn't have shouted at you, I know. |
Hurenes Shekalal: But this story drives me crazy! |
Hurenes Shekalal: They are a myth, you get it? |
Hurenes Shekalal: And I can swear that if I had them, I would have thrown them to just about anybody. |
Hurenes Shekalal: They are a legend you build a civilization on. |
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YOU: [You decide to push on the conversation.] What can you tell me about the temple built in Listarindel, where your family member was head priest? |
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Hurenes Shekalal calms down, shrugging his shoulders. |
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Hurenes Shekalal: Family stories say it was a small temple built in the heart of the city. |
Hurenes Shekalal: It was burned down by accident along with a couple of houses. |
Hurenes Shekalal: Unfortunately for Dakkru. |
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-Some humour seems to make its was back into Hurenes and he chuckles slightly.- |
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Hurenes Shekalal: It was seen as a bad sign by the Ynnwn population and my parents were thrown out of the city not long after the event. |
Hurenes Shekalal: To tell you that it's not exactly a good memory for my family is an understatement. |
Hurenes Shekalal: It's more of a curse! |
Hurenes Shekalal: The weapons were never held there though. |
Hurenes Shekalal: It was a simple place where people could come and ask for advice or any kind of help. |
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YOU: Oh?! Where are they then? |
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Hurenes Shekalal: You might as well as me for directions to Kadaikos? |
Hurenes Shekalal: No one knows, it's how legends are! |
Hurenes Shekalal: If I remember right, the texts say Lerivia entrusted her weapons to a friend's daughter before the battle that ended her life. |
Hurenes Shekalal: It was in Listarindel. |
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YOU: The texts? What texts? |
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Hurenes Shekalal: Tisd! |
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Hurenes Shekalal then hears Seduna Seckut calling for him and he smiles brightly. |
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Hurenes Shekalal: Ah! |
Hurenes Shekalal: I need to go! |
Hurenes Shekalal: Go ask my sister Surenes, she must be around here. |
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Surenes Shekalal |
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YOU: Hi Surenes . Hurenes told me to come and ask you about Tisd. |
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Surenes Shekalal doesn't seems surprised by such a random question and she explains. |
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Surenes Shekalal: "Tisd" is a word from Ignf, the Diaboli language as used by Ynnwn. |
Surenes Shekalal: It's the name of a mythical text. |
Surenes Shekalal: In fact, it's all based upon Lerivia Smare's life, the rise of the Ynnwn, "Defiance" and "Confidence". |
Surenes Shekalal: Tisd is widely known! |
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YOU: Thank you for the information. Say, Surenes, I know that it is said Lerivia entrusted the weapons to her friend's daughter. Do you know who that was? |
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Surenes Shekalal: It was a Diaboli, Perg Zrar and his daughter Mzapt. |
Surenes Shekalal: They died to rejoin Dakkru's embrace, like many Diaboli did. |
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-As you were about to ask a new question, a groffel arrives with a message for you.- |
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Surenes Shekalal: Ah. |
Surenes Shekalal: Looks like a wealthy groffel to me, probably the Vigesimi. |
Surenes Shekalal: For more information, I would ask a Dakkruist if I were you, perhaps the one by the burial well. |
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-You open the letter.- |
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-It reads: "To YOU - I have something for you. Please, come to me as soon as possible. Regards, Vigesimi Amidison Stronghand."- |
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Amidison Stronghand |
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YOU: Hello Vigesimi. I received your message. |
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Amidison Stronghand: Ah, YOU, welcome back. |
Amidison Stronghand: I am sorry I must confess my impatience. |
Amidison Stronghand: How has your research been going? |
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YOU: I am afraid my investigation wasn't very successful. I've learned quite a lot since I started. But I didn't find the weapons. [You give the Vigesimi a summary of the information you gathered.] |
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Amidison Stronghand smiles. |
Amidison Stronghand: I know it is long and hard work looking into these things. |
Amidison Stronghand: Thank you for your efforts. |
Amidison Stronghand grabs a finely paper-backed book and hands it to you. |
Amidison Stronghand: I am very glad to tell you that I was able to gather the finest technical manual, concerning weapon enchanting. |
Amidison Stronghand: I am sure you will appreciate it. |
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YOU: Thank you, Vigesimi. That's wonderful. But am I done? I was next to see a Dakkruist...probably Rulayne. |
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Amidison Stronghand: Make no mistake, YOU. |
Amidison Stronghand: The outcome of your investigation has already been most fruitful. |
Amidison Stronghand: Please continue until you find them. |
Amidison Stronghand: As for me, I have yet more manuals to get. |
Amidison Stronghand: You can't have an enchanted weapon without an enchanted shield, don't you think? |
Amidison Stronghand: I understand you need to be skilled enough to make a small spiked shield to be able to enchant a shield. |
Amidison Stronghand: Make sure you can do this before continuing your investigation. |
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QUEST COMPLETED |
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Rewards: 1 Enchanting Weapons, 12200 XP. |
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