Guardian of the Skies

I'm asking you this because you've proved that you have the qualifications to fly... Will you help me full time? It's been a struggle to maintain and repair Keucereus Alliance Base.

Finding quality help isn't easy in times like these, you know... I have a good feeling about you, though!

• "What would I be doing?"

Combat experience and skill are both very important. My task is also important, however. Do not take it personally when I say you have not yet proven your worth or earned my trust.

(Only characters who are level 75 or above and who have completed the "Good Day to Fly" quest may undertake this quest.)

You've already dealt with the Vulture Riders or Elite Riders before, so you know how dangerous they are. Fortunately, they can't directly attack Keucereus Alliance Base because of the Barrier Orb handed down from the Giants. But they roam the area as pirates, attacking merchants or isolated bands of soldiers.

The leader of the Vulture Riders is a Master Rider called Valdstone. He was once the lord of Gracia, but he refused the power of the seed, chose to accept some infernal power, and was subsequently corrupted. He and his minions are a legitimate threat we must take seriously.

That's why I'm asking you this. Will you defeat Master Rider Valdstone? If you succeed, the power of the Vulture Riders and Elite Riders will be greatly reduced. How about it? Will you attempt it?

• Say yes.

You certainly don't lack for bravery.

Now go defeat bring Master Rider Valdstone near the Keucereus Alliance Base and bring me a Vulture's Golden Feather from his mount as proof.

According to what I've heard, the vulture that Valdstone rides is much larger and fiercer than the others. Its feathers are blue when young, but become a golden color as the creature ages. Valdstone's mount should have plenty of golden feathers. Of course, you will be rewarded for all feathers taken from Vulture Rider mounts.

Eh? Why are you looking at me like that? You don't think I'm more concerned with the feather than I am defeating the Valdstone and his riders? Oh...well, of course the feather is very precious in its own right... But you must defeat these pirates and protect the safety of our air space! Hurry!

Why haven't you left yet? Hurry!

Bring me the Vulture's Golden Feather as evidence that you've defeated Master Rider Valdstone and scattered his followers, the Vulture Riders and Elite Riders. You must defeat these pirates and protect the safety of our air space! You're not thinking of quitting, are you?

• "Of course not. Have the reward ready."
• "I have another urgent matter to attend to."

Ah, you're back. Well? What's this? Judging from the lack of Vulture's Golden Feathers

, it looks as if you defeated only a few Vulture Riders and Elite Riders but did not face their leader, Master Rider Valdstone. Here's the reward I promised you, but unless you defeat the Valdstone our fortress is still in danger. Will you keep hunting?

• "Of course, I was just getting warmed up."
• "No, I've had enough."

You're back! Let's see here... Ah, you've brought quite a few Vulture's Golden Feathers. You must have succeeded in defeating Master Rider Valdstone, or have defeated a great many Vulture Riders or Elite Riders. Ha ha! This will put a dent in their plans. I'm delighted with your progress!

Here is the reward I promised you. I know it's not much compared to what you've gone through, but I hope it helps.

Say...you've got a real knack for this. Care to go back out and hunt some more?

• "Sure."
• "No, I've had enough."

Excellent! I'm very happy to hear you say that.

I'll reward you further if you bring me the Vulture's Golden Feather after defeating Master Rider Valdstone and his followers, the Vulture Riders and Elite Riders, who are roaming near Keucereus Alliance Base. Please protect the safety of our air space!

Too bad! I suppose I can't force you to help us, though. Thanks for what you've done, and good luck in your travels. Farewell!