Path of the Rogue

You want to be a Rogue? Oh, bother! Must I see to this as well, when I am so busy these days ...

Ah! But it happens that there is a bothersome task at the moment. If you solve it for me, I will recommend you as a Rogue. What do you think? Do you want to take the job?

• Say you will take the task

You are an ambitious youth. But on second thought ... I don't think this job is right for you. What I'm sayin' is, you're not the type to become a Rogue ...

I'm not looking down on you so please don't be offended. It is just that magicians and certain races do not qualify to become Rogues.

You are full of ambition. But this task may be too simple for a seasoned Rogue like you. How about giving your juniors a chance?

I can see that you are a youngster filled with enthusiasm. Unfortunately, you also seem too inexperienced for this mission. I'm a good judge of ability, so don't quarrel.

In any event, I'm only concerned for your safety. The bottom line is that this job is simply too dangerous for you right now. Come back to me after you've completed additional training and I'll see what I can do for you...

(Only characters who are level 18 or above may undertake this quest.)

Don't you already have the Recommendation that I wrote you?? Take it to the Grand Master of the fighters guild. Then you can change profession to a Rogue.

Aren't you an ambitious young one. Very well! I will explain what you must do.

Recently, a pack of thieves has been running wild near Gludin Village and causing us problems. They know that our village is in disorder because of the restoration project, and they have been exploiting the opportunity to sneak in and out, stealing the property of many innocent people.

According to the people who have seen them, they are not humans but Ol Mahums. They are so fast that our guards lose them in pursuit every time. If you can capture those thieves, we will recognize your talents and recommend you to be a Rogue.

• Ask about the thieves.

Those thieves are surely part of the Ol Mahum straggler troops. The Ol Mahum foreign troops that Gracia hired years ago during the Gracian War, are still pitching runaway troop campsites beyond the mountain north of the village.

One more thing. There is someone who can help you catch those thieves. There is a woman named Neti who lives in this village... Actually, she was once a chivalrous robber. She sure kept this kingdom's corrupt aristocracy in fear, heh heh. She's also famous as a treasure hunter who found rare and valuable treasure in many ruins.

You might get a cold reception if you go asking for her help, so take this letter with you. She owes me a debt, so she will surely help you.

You have not sought out Neti yet? She will give you much aid in catching the thieves. She lives in this village, so hurry and find her.

I understand that you have received a "Horseshoe of Light" from Neti. You must be more talented than you look, but if Neti gave you this, she has faith in your abilities. So let's start going after those thieves in earnest. This is the Most Wanted List.

I'm sure you can tell from reading the list, but your opponents are called the Cat's Eye Bandits. They're named for their leader, nicknamed Cat's Eye for whatever reason, and are all of the Ol Mahum race. According to my scouts, their base is located near the Abandoned Camp where the runaway Ol Mahum troops pitch camp. If you don't know how to get there, go and ask Guard Praga.

Use the bow and dagger that Neti gave you to capture the Cat's Eye gang in one stroke. And bring back the 4 types of items that were stolen from the people of this village. Should be a good test of your mettle. Good luck!

Oh! You've recovered all the stolen items. Thank you for your trouble. Your skills are better than I thought. I think you really have the qualities to become a good Rogue.

Red-eyed Bandits... Have you ever heard of them? They are the largest group of bandits on the continent with their home in the snow-covered mountains of Oren. I can't believe those stupid thieves were related to the Red-eyed Bandits... I need to make a detailed inquiry into this. Hmm...

Anyhow, I will write you a letter of Recommendation. Go to Grand Master Ramos at the Fighters Guild and show him my Recommendation. Then you can change occupations to a Rogue. Well then, I wish you luck. Oh, and I almost forgot! I will give Neti back her bow and dagger for you. I have to go and thank her, anyway.

By the look of that bow and dagger, I see Neti has given you a task to test your skills. In the past, Neti's skills with The Bow and dagger were the finest in all Gludio. People's mouths would hang open whenever she shot an apple off a young child's head. If you want to be a Rogue, you must learn how to use your bow and dagger well.

Why are you still here? Hurry along -- kill the Cat's Eye Bandits and recover the four stolen items. Remember that you must use The Bow and dagger that Neti gave you to kill those scoundrels.

According to my men, the thieves are near the abandoned campgrounds. If you don't know how to get there, ask Guard Praga.

Oh blast it...! I suppose Bezique has already told you about my past?

I can't refuse a request from Bezique. He saved me a long time ago when I was in a diffiult situation... But I really hate annoying jobs like this!

Fine. If you really want to catch those thieves, you have to follow my words exactly from now on. Got it?

• Say that you understand.
• Say that you refuse.

Rumor has it that the thieves are very nimble. If you want to deal with them, you must increase your agility to their level. That is probably why Bezique said that he would acknowledge you as a Rogue if you catch those thieves. Great agility is the main talent you must have to be a Rogue.

Before you handle those thieves, I must test you to fathom your agility. So be alert and listen. If you pass this test, you will be able to catch the thieves easily.

• Take the test

Well then, have it your way! I only talked with you because Bezique asked me to help you, but since you don't want to, it's all the better. These tasks really annoy me, too!

• Say you are sorry

All right. I accept your apology. But only this once. So listen carefully to my words.

Rumor has it that the thieves are very nimble. If you want to deal with them, you must increase your agility to their level. That is probably why Bezique said that he would acknowledge you as a Rogue if you catch those thieves. Great agility is the main talent you must have to be a Rogue.

Before you handle those thieves, I must test you to fathom your agility. If you pass this test, you will be able to catch the thieves easily.

• Take the test

First, take this bow and dagger. To engage in combat that depends on agility, you must be able to use a bow and dagger skillfully, rather than a sword or axe.

Take these two weapons and go east of here to the Ruins of Agony, and hunt skeletons and spartoi. Skeletons shatter very easily, so it will not be difficult to find bone pieces. It is more dangerous, but hunting spartoi is easier when collecting bone pieces.

You must keep in mind that when you hunt skeletons or spartoi, you must use The Bow and dagger that I gave you. As proof of your hunt, bring back ten bone pieces and I will let you pass the test.

Now it is time for you to leave. If you don't know the way to the ruins, ask the guards.

Have you come already? I see you are far from finishing. Hurry on to the Ruins of Agony, and hunt the skeletons and spartoi. You must use The Bow and dagger that I gave you. If you bring back ten bone pieces as proof of your success, I will let you pass the test.

If you don't know the way to the ruins, ask the guards. Well, you should leave now. Good luck!

Thank you. That is sufficient to catch the thieves. To prove your ability, I give you the Horseshoe of Light. Take this to Captain Bezique. And take care to catch the thieves with the weapons I have given you. I assure you they will come in handy in catching thieves.

Now take the Horseshoe of Light that I have given you and go to Captain Bezique.