Seeking Guidance I
Required: Nothing.
→ Go to Kaiman Jilatt
YOU: Hello Kaiman, how is business going?
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?
YOU: Sure! What's the news around town?
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...
YOU: Really? What project?
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?
→ Go to Amidison Stronghand
YOU: Good day Vigesimi Stronghand. I heard you have a big project you might need help with?
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.
YOU: Oh? And what are those items?
-The Vigesimi answers cryptically, looking past you into the distance.-
Amidison Stronghand: Nfar and zpar, the duo to guide...
Amidison Stronghand looks back at you.
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.
YOU: I see. But if they are so famous should they not have been kept somewhere safe?
Amidison Stronghand shakes her head slightly.
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.
-The Vigesimi turns to face you and proposes.-
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?
YOU: Well, as you mentioned magic weapons, I would be interested in learning how to make enchanted weapons.
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!
YOU: Sounds like a fair deal, Vigesimi. But where should I start?
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.
→ Go to Gregori Stevald
YOU: Hello Gregori. Do you have a minute?
Gregori Stevald: Not even a second.
Gregori Stevald: But I hate outstanding questions so go on.
YOU: [You tell Gregori about the Vigesimi's project.] I am now searching for those weapons and the Vigesimi suggested I see you.
Gregori Stevald shakes his head and crosses his arms across his chest.
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?
YOU: Only what the Vigesimi told me, that they belonged to the first Ynnwn ever to...
Gregori Stevald interrupts you, shaking his head more firmly.
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!
Gregori Stevald orders, exactly like a trainer would order you to make ten push-ups.
Gregori Stevald: Go see Talisa Tamariss.
→ Go to Talisa Tamariss
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.
Talisa Tamariss: "Defiance" and "Confidence"?!
Talisa Tamariss: Oh my, why would she...
Talisa Tamariss swallows, strangely worried.
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".
YOU: All right... So do you know where I can find them?
Talisa Tamariss: Where can you find them?
Talisa Tamariss appears shocked by your request as if it was absurd.
-She gives you an odd side-look.-
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.
Talisa Tamariss shrugs several times, looking left.. then right.
Talisa Tamariss: If I recall well, Charisa Malod is from that region.
Talisa Tamariss: Best way would be to ask her.
→ Go to Charisa Malod
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?
Charisa Malod opens her wide round eyes as she listens to your request.
-She answers but seems to hold herself as if scared that a secret might escape.-
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.
Charisa Malod sighs loudly.
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.
→ Go to Sinto Gheshd
YOU: Hey Sinto. Charisa told me you were from Caihon?
Sinto Gheshd: Yes!
Sinto Gheshd: But only spent time there when I was young.
Sinto Gheshd: Do you know the village?
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...
Sinto Gheshd gives you an intrigued look and then gives a loud sigh of relief as if he just realized something.
Sinto Gheshd: Aaah!
Sinto Gheshd: Research..
Sinto Gheshd: Eheh, sorry, I thought you really were searching for them.
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?
Sinto Gheshd scratches his head, apparently puzzled.
-He looks at you for some time in silence then shrugs.-
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.
YOU: Hum? I wonder how I could find them. Where would Lerivia have left them? Who could help me?
-He sighs and mumbles.-
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.
→ Go to Fholen Medraa
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.
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...
Fholen Medraa ponders, then looks at you.
Fholen Medraa: What do you wish to know?
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?
Fholen Medraa smiles.
-He seems to struggle to understand something, frowning slightly then adds.-
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.
Fholen Medraa smiles, almost doubtful.
Fholen Medraa: Long after the battle, in the Ynnwn city of Listarindel, a temple was built to hold them...
YOU: Ah! So the weapons are in Listarindel! I should go there to find them and...
Fholen Medraa Medraa interrupts you.
Fholen Medraa: The temple was destroyed by fire in around 510 AY.
-He smirks, looking at your disappointed face.-
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.
→ Go to Hurenes Shekalal
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.
Hurenes Shekalal: Oh no!
Hurenes Shekalal: Not that again!
Hurenes Shekalal: All these questions start to be annoying!
Hurenes Shekalal grimaces in anger.
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!?
YOU: Sorry Hurenes but what are you talking about?
Hurenes Shekalal waves an hand above his head, seemingly fed up.
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.
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?
Hurenes Shekalal calms down, shrugging his shoulders.
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.
-Some humour seems to make its was back into Hurenes and he chuckles slightly.-
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.
YOU: Oh?! Where are they then?
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.
YOU: The texts? What texts?
Hurenes Shekalal: Tisd!
Hurenes Shekalal then hears Seduna Seckut calling for him and he smiles brightly.
Hurenes Shekalal: Ah!
Hurenes Shekalal: I need to go!
Hurenes Shekalal: Go ask my sister Surenes, she must be around here.
→ Go to Surenes Shekalal
YOU: Hi Surenes . Hurenes told me to come and ask you about Tisd.
Surenes Shekalal doesn't seems surprised by such a random question and she explains.
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!
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?
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.
-As you were about to ask a new question, a groffel arrives with a message for you.-
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.
-You open the letter.-
-It reads: "To YOU - I have something for you. Please, come to me as soon as possible. Regards, Vigesimi Amidison Stronghand."-
→ Go to Amidison Stronghand
YOU: Hello Vigesimi. I received your message.
Amidison Stronghand: Ah, YOU, welcome back.
Amidison Stronghand: I am sorry I must confess my impatience.
Amidison Stronghand: How has your research been going?
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.]
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.
YOU: Thank you, Vigesimi. That's wonderful. But am I done? I was next to see a Dakkruist...probably Rulayne.
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.
QUEST COMPLETED
Rewards: 1 Enchanting Weapons, 12200 XP.