Testimony of Trust

You're not ready yet, my child. Even the strongest of beasts must first learn to walk before it can run. Be patient, and your time will come.

(This quest may only be performed by Human characters of level 37 and higher.)

I hear you've not even changed your occupation once! I fear that this test of mine will be too much for you at the moment, but train hard, complete your first occupation change, then come and see me.

(This quest may only be undertaken by Human characters of level 37 or higher, who have completed their first occupation change.)

You have already completed the Testimony of Trust, my child. Your task now is nothing short of working to create a better future for our world entire. May the light of Einhasad guide your path!

(You have already completed this quest.)

You'll appreciate this more once you've been made aware of our history, and this trial will give you the briefest of insights everything that gone before your time here.

I am sure that you will do well when the time comes.

(This quest may only be undertaken by Human characters of level 37 and higher.)

If you wish to achieve your dreams and ambitions, make the most of the sum of your being, then you must acquire the Mark of Trust. This mark is given to those who represent the best of us, a symbol given to the strongest and bravest of our young... those capable of leading humanity towards a better future. If you are able to complete all of the Trials of Trust that I set before you, I'll be happy to recommend you for the award.

• "Then test me. I'm ready."

We shall see, my child! Your hubris may be a pitfall though, I'll warn you of that now.

Now... listen carefully to my words. A great danger looms in our future; magisters have deciphered ill omens from the stars and the whispered messages of the elementals, while a bubbling tension between extremists from all six races has made war inevitable.

If we are to survive the upcoming chaotic chronicles, we must earn the trust of other races and combine our forces to stem the disaster. To that end, we have decided to send an envoy to leaders of each race in order to regain their trust. This is the Testimony of Trust that we must now ask you to fulfill. You must represent our race as envoy to the leaders of all the other races and earn their trust so as to ensure that Aden is not pushed towards apocalypse.

First, take these letters to the leaders of the Elf and Dark Elf races. Your first meeting should be with Elven Hierarch Asterios.

We shall see, my child! Your hubris may be a pitfall though, I'll warn you of that now.

Now... listen carefully to my words. A great danger looms in our future; it has become apparent that some malicious entity is trying to ferment discontent among the tribes, to stir their already rising tempers and thrust them into war with each other. The high priests and grand magisters recently convened on the matter, and all realize that such a war will scar our lands for generations to come. In short, we must act.

Our only hope at this late stage is to gain the trust of the other races and combine our strengths to survive the Time of Chaos that looms before us. However, the trust between the races is already wearing thin, so we have decided to dispatch a delegate who will take a message from the Humans to the leaders of each race. This task now falls to you, my child: we are entrusting this Testimony of Trust to you.

As our representative, you must meet with the leader of each race, convey our message, and receive their guarantee of peace.

Take these two pages and meet the leaders of both the Elves and Dark Elves; start by visiting Elven Magister Asterios.

Oh, you should also take this Dimension Diamond. You can trade it with the village gatekeeper for something special that will help you on your journey.

Thank you! It is hard to determine whether we have truly earned their trust, but your work was a vital first step towards establishing better relationships.

Now it is time for you to attempt to recover the trust of the Orcs and Dwarves. First, meet with Cardinal Seresin of this very town. He is working hard to re-establish trust between the races, and will likely be most helpful to you.

Greetings!

It is not easy to restore trust once it has been broken, but now thanks to your hard work, an opportunity has arisen. Based on your results, it seems that the impending chaotic chronicles were instigated by the followers of Shilen - finally we have a name, a perpetrator that we can bring to justice!

Now, the Mark of Trust is currently in the care of High Priest Biotin of the Talking Island. He wants to meet you, so hand him this letter and he'll have a great deal to say to you!

The Mark of Trust is currently in the care of High Priest Biotin on Talking Island. I'll write you a Letter of Recommendation. He wants to meet you, so hurry along my child!

You must represent the Humans as our envoy to the leaders of each race. Deliver them our message, work to restore trust between our races, and then obtain their word that their intentions are for peace, and not for war.

Now hurry! Take the letters I have given you and see the rulers of the Elves and Dark Elves. You must first meet with Elven Hierarch Asterios.

First meet with Cardinal Seresin in the Town of Oren. He's working hard to restore trust between the races - I'm sure you'll be of great use to each other.

Welcome. I am Asterios, the chosen emmissary of Eva, the mother of all forests and nymphs. Of the 12 chosen hierarchs, I am the last remaining representative in this land of the final sovereign, Valderan. I rule the Elves of light. What brings you to my presence?

• Give him the letter from Hollint

Building trust between Elves and Humans is easier said than done...

You foolish Humans... First you betray your faith and now claim to want it back... Totally untrustworthy! If you are sincere you must prove yourself to me!

Our forest was devastated during the war with the Humans. Of course, we share some of the blame for the destruction, but your race started the war in the first place, and bear most of the responsibility for it! If you truly wish to build trust between our races, you must endeavor to repair the damage!

• "How can I help to restore the forest?"

In the Elven Forest, the spirits of the wind and the trees are becoming vicious. If we can ameliorate the leaders of these spirits we will probably be able to suppress this disturbance...

The Chief of the wind spirit lireins is called Luell of Zephyr Winds. You can meet her if you follow the lireins.

And the Chief of the tree spirits is called Actea of Verdant Wilds. You will find him if you hunt for the dryads...

I wish you success. May you have the blessing of the starlight.

Are Humans just helpless creatures who are all mouths and out-stretched hands? Why don't you go to the Elven Forest and exterminate Luell of Zephyr Winds, head of the lireins, and Actea of Verdant Wilds, head of all dryads? We will discuss trust after they are dead.

Thank you. The breath of the wind will clear the forest air and seedlings of new life will spring from the earth. As our Elven Forest slowly recovers from its wounds, so will our trust in Humans recover.

Here is a letter, but you must not expect absolute trust just yet. The future relations between our races depends largely on how Humans behave from now on... We will be watching. Especially young people like you...

By the way, let me guess where you are off to now. I'll wager you are going to try to meet those poor Dark Elves... You must take care. They are not trustworthy.

Are you still here... You already have our answer. Take it and be on your way to the village of the Dark Elves... The leader of darkness, High Priest Thifiell is waiting.

Tetrarch Thifiell

May the mercy of Shilen be upon you. I am the chosen one of Gran Kain, the Father of shadow, and Shilen, the Mother of the abyss. I speak on behalf of the Hierarch, who was sealed by those hypocritical followers of the light. I represent the senior council that governs the race of darkness. I am Tetrarch Thifiell, who released his captive brothers from their underground exile and recovered the shadow forest from the Elves. Why have you come to see me?

• Give the letter of Hollint.

Trust... How dare you ask for such a thing from us... Remember the infamous betrayer Dasparion? He was of your race! And it was Human Wizards who sealed our leader! How could we possibly trust the Humans? Do you think that all the past injustices can be forgotten with a simple letter? You fool! I will never understand Humans!

...However, we have been expecting the Chaotic Chronicle as have you. When that dark time arrives we may have to cooperate in order to survive... I suppose that, for such reasons, we should try to recover the trust between our races.

But trust is not something that can be given freely. If you exhibit true sincerity, I'll consider your proposal.

We have tried for centuries to break the magic spell on our Hierarch Mitraell. He is privy to the secrets of Shilen and the Queen of Destruction, more than anyone else. It is no exaggeration to say that he holds a vital clue to the upcoming Chaotic Chronicle.

You must collect the research materials regarding the release of our leader. I don't feel bad about asking for your help, since it was your ancestors who sealed our Hierarch. Take this letter to Magister Clayton of the Town of Dion. He will give you the list of materials to collect.

Good job. You have been of great help in our efforts to free Mitraell, our tribal leader. Take this letter. It indicates that we have accepted the Humans' request and have agreed upon the need for trust between our races to deal with the upcoming Chaotic Chronicle.

This is only the beginning of the restoration of our trust. Time will tell if our trust in each other can continue. Now return to your King.

Tetrarch Thifiell

I will keep a close eye on the Humans' behavior. I pray that our trust will grow. Now return to your King.

Tetrarch Thifiell

Why are you still here? Have you met Magister Clayton from the Town of Dion? Have you come to improve relations between our races or is there something else on your mind?

Why would the Flame Lord ask a Human for assistance with a tribal matter? Since we are short-handed I won't refuse.

• How can I help?

Recently a delegation from the Neruga tribe were savagely attacked by a pack of wild boars as they were traveling to Aden Castle! These bestial boars are called the Windsus, and are known to live around Death Pass in Northern Giran.

Long ago, the Lota tribe, whose totem was a wild boar, was annihilated there. After the slaughter, their totem was buried alive on the spot. It appears that his spirit has possessed the wild boars in the area! Some brave warriors from the Hestui tribe gave their lives to give us this information.

Can you help us? Kill the Windsus and you'll find a small parasitic insect in their flesh. This is the Parasite of Lota, and is apparently the cause of the boars' behavior. Collect 10 parasites and bring them to me.

Do you comprehend the gravity of the situation? This is the last time I will tell you! You must kill the wild boar Windsus and bring back 10 Parasites of Lota. Is that clear?

Ah, you have defeated the wild boars... Thank you. If we examine these Parasites of Lota we will discover the identity of the person who dares to control the totem spirit. I've got a bad feeling about this whole affair... Something smells rotten. This could just be the tip of the iceberg. I hope I am wrong... But all can see the approach of the Chaotic Chronicle. You were of great help in solving this case. Take this letter to the Flame Lord.

Lord Kakai does not like to be kept waiting! Go to him now!

Welcome, young friend, to the House of Elders. My name is Lockirin Stonecutter. I am the Head Elder of the Bronze Door Guild, and the First Elder of the Guild Elder Association. Impressive, eh?

What I actually do is humor the old goats in the Seniors Association. So, what brings you here?

• Show Seresin's letter

A promise of trust...? Oh really? First you brutalize us and drive us deep into these mountains...and now you want our cooperation?... Your race deserves the reputation for knavishness that the humans ascribe to ours!

I'm sure you've heard the rumor that Dwarves only care about money. Well its true.

If you'll do something for us, we'll give you your promise of trust.

Some time ago, strange acting golems began to appear near Cruma Tower. Maestro Nikola of the 'Black Anvil' Guild was sent there to investigate but all we have heard from him are complaints about this and that. Why don't you go and lend him a hand.

We will discuus this further when you have returned from assisting Maestro Nikola and completed your task. He is stationed at Cruma Tower of Dion.

Nikola says that you were a great help. Hopefully this will lay a foundation for further inroads of commerce and trust between our races. Please take this letter to the Elder of your race. May the blessings of Maphr be upon you and your family.

I hear you are trying to restore trust between all races. Now that is a formidable task... I will pray for your success.

I trust you have delivered my letter?

I am Kakai, the Flame Lord and warrior of the heavens! I, with the authority of Pa'agrio, lead the great Orc tribe with the power of the holy flame. Weak Human, why do you appear before me?

• Show Seresin's Letter

Trust? Ha! You Humans always rely on the help of others. Could this be a residual effect of your dark past of slavery? Once a slave, always a slave, right? In that case, if you are begging for help, I will not refuse you. However, there is a price that must be paid.

Don't be frightened, it is a simple request. I know better than to ask more from a Human.

Seer Manakia of Giran recently requested that I send soldiers to face the evil spirits that appear in those parts. I dispatched the elite Warriors of the Hestui tribe and have since lost contact with them. Go and find out what has happened to them. Take this letter and go to Seer Manakia of the Town of Giran.

Kakai has spoken! Go and find Seer Manakia! Leave at once for the Town of Giran!

My prediction has proven false, young Human. Take this charm and leave. This is a totem exchanged by Orc tribes to strengthen alliances and relationships! This is merely a symbolic gesture, a chance for you to prove your trustworthiness.

Now you must try to earn the trust of those crafty Dwarves... The only things they believe in glitter and sparkle... The trust that Lockirin, head of the Dwarves speaks of may not be what you think.

Why are you still here? Did you not agree to meet those shifty Dwarves? Be careful! All they believe in are things that glitter and sparkle... The trust that Lockirin, head of the Dwarves speaks of may not be what you think.

Hello! Help from anyone is welcomed.

Hidden away deep inside Cruma Tower is a mechanical brain known as the Core.

For thousands of years, this artifact of Giant high-level technology slept. Recently, whether of its own volition or someone else's, it awoke. It began controlling creatures' actions and threatening the lives of nearby residents. It has also had a terrible effect on the 'Black Anvil' Guild, who specialize in Giant technology.

• Ask about the Core

I want to find out the principle by which the Core controls the life forms. With your help, I might have a chance.

Among the range of life forms in Cruma Tower is Porta, which seems to be a kind of Golem. We Dwarves may not know much about Elven magic or spirits, but believe me when I tell you that we're the experts when it comes to "created beings" like Golems. If I can make a close analysis of the internal structure of Porta, I think I can divine its workings. In order to do this, however, I will need a Heartstone sample.

Will you do me this favor? Go into the Tower and bring me 1 Heartstone of Porta.

Even as we talk, the people are suffering. And the daily count is...ugh!

Hurry and get me 1 Heartstone of Porta.

Ohh...! The Heartstones of Porta! With this sample, we will be able to discover how the core controls all the creatures in this region. I promise to share the research results with the humans as well -- this represents a danger to all of us. As a representative of the Black Anvil Guild, my thanks to you!

Thank you for your help. The results may take a while. You should go back to Lockirin now, he is expecting you.

Come in! Your reputation precedes you, my friend! I am very familiar with your work to restore trust between the Elves and the Dark Elves. Now you must visit the northern ice land to meet with the leaders of the Orcs and the Dwarves!

• "I will leave right now."

Your spirit is good but you still lack experience. Train some more before you return. Complete preparation and proper timing are essential. I will ask you to visit these leaders when you are ready.

Remember, you are Representing your race, make us proud. You must now travel to the northern ice land, meet the Orc's Lord first and then meet the Dwarven Lord. Pass them these letters. Afterwards get their promise of trust and bring back their letter of reply. May the glorious Einhasad watch over you.

The Period of Chaos is nearly upon us! Can't you walk any faster? First, you must meet the Orc Lord and the Dwarven Lord to deliver our will.

Are those are the bills of trust from the Dwarf and Orc races? You have pacified a long-simmering feud. Good job! Go in and meet Bishop Hollint. He is expecting you...!

I don't understand why the Tetrarch would ask an outsider like you to do a job such as this. But I do not doubt the wisdom of Thifiell, and I have always observed the commandments of our race. So despite my reluctance, I will help you. I will tell you what ingredients you must collect.

First, go to Death Pass and collect the blood of a Guardian Basilisk. If you have 5 bottles of its blood, it can be refined into Basilisk Plasma. Then go to the Wasteland and kill enough

Ant Soldiers to collect 5 Aphids. With them you will be able to obtain Honey Dew.

Lastly, go to the Cruma Marshlands and capture Marsh Stakatos in order to collect 5 bottles of their fluids. They in turn can be rendered into Stakato Ichor. Bring all three substances to me.

You must collect all three of the ingredients I described to you. Should I tell you one more time? Your race is so impatient that you forget the details!

First, go to Death Pass and collect the blood of a Guardian Basilisk. If you have 5 bottles of its blood, it can be refined into Basilisk Plasma. Then go to the Wasteland and kill enough

Ant Soldiers to collect 5 Aphids. With them you will be able to obtain Honey Dew.

Lastly, go to the Cruma Marshlands and capture Marsh Stakatos in order to collect 5 bottles of their fluids. They in turn can be rendered into Stakato Ichor.

Basilisk Plasma, honeydew, and Stakato Ichor... You have found all 3 materials. Thank you.

Now take them and go back to Tetrarch Thifiell. He has something to tell you.

Welcome, welcome, my friend! It's been such a long time! Ah, it seems like only yesterday that you finished your studies and left to see the wide world. And here you are, all grown up, strong and straight as a reed. My heart sings to see you well! Thanks be to Einhasad!

Hollint told me what a great thing you've done. Repairing broken trust is no simple matter, but if we deal with sincerity and purpose, I think it is possible, with Einhasad's help. Here, take this, my friend. You have truly earned this Mark of Trust.