Trial of Duty

Trial of Duty is a one-time, solo quest in Lineage 2 High Five for characters of level 35+. It starts with Hannavalt in Town of Giran.

Why do Knights fight? For personal gain or public acclaim? This question must be answered by all who are called to knighthood!

Walkthrough

The first mark for the knights: Paladin, Dark Avenger, Temple Knight and Shillien Knight, open from level 35. Four officers test you in turn with the honour of a fallen knight, a report from the dead, the belongings of a lost militia and the bones of a saint. Most fights are ordinary monsters, with one quest boss at the start.

Honour of Sir Herod

  1. Start the quest with Hannavalt (Town of Giran).

  2. Talk to Sir Aron Tanford (Ol Mahum Checkpoint). You receive: Old Knight Sword.

  3. Hunt Skeleton Marauder (lv. 29), Skeleton Raider (lv. 30). Where: Dion Arena, The Ant Nest.

    Kill the skeletons of the Wastelands until Spirit of Sir Herod rises among them.

  4. Kill Spirit of Sir Herod (lv. 35) to get: Knight's Tear.

    The spirit must be finished with Old Knight Sword in your hands, otherwise the tear does not drop.

  5. Return to Sir Aron Tanford (Ol Mahum Checkpoint).

Report of Sir Talianus

  1. Talk to Sir Kiel Nighthawk (Town of Dion).

  2. Hunt Strain (lv. 31), Ghoul (lv. 32) until you have: Report Piece ×10. Where: Execution Grounds.

    Ten torn pieces join into the whole report by themselves.

  3. Return to Sir Kiel Nighthawk (Town of Dion).

  4. Hunt Hangman Tree (lv. 35). Where: Execution Grounds.

    Cut down hangman trees until Spirit Of Sir Talianus is released from one of them, then talk to the ghost.

  5. Talk to Spirit Of Sir Talianus. You receive: Tear of Confession.

  6. Return to Sir Kiel Nighthawk (Town of Dion). You receive: Tear of Loyalty.

Belongings of the militia

  1. Talk to Isael Silvershadow (Hunters Village).

  2. Hunt Leto Lizardman (lv. 35), Leto Lizardman Archer (lv. 36), Leto Lizardman Soldier (lv. 37), Leto Lizardman Warrior (lv. 38), Leto Lizardman Shaman (lv. 39), Leto Lizardman Overlord (lv. 40) until you have: Militas Article ×20. Where: Plains of the Lizardmen.

  3. Return to Isael Silvershadow (Hunters Village).

Bones of Leon Athebaldt

  1. Talk to Dustin (Town of Giran).

  2. Hunt Breka Orc Overlord (lv. 35) until you have: Athebaldt's Skull, Athebaldt's Ribs, Athebaldt's Shin. Where: Breka's Stronghold.

  3. Return to Dustin (Town of Giran). You receive: Saints Ashes Urn.

  4. Talk to Sir Collin Windawood (Obelisk of Victory). You receive: Letter of Windawood.

  5. Return to Dustin (Town of Giran). You receive: Letter of Dustin.

  6. Return to Hannavalt (Town of Giran) to complete the quest. You receive: Mark of Duty.

Tips

  • Sir Aron Tanford stands at a ranch south of the Wastelands, a short run from Gludio; the skeletons for his task roam right behind it.
  • The last errand goes to Talking Island: Sir Collin Windawood waits at the Obelisk of Victory, so take a teleport scroll for the way back to Giran.

Rewards

  • EXP762,576
  • SP49,458
  • Adena×138,968

Quest journal

  1. Finding Sir Aron Tanford

    Sometimes, being a mere Knight just isn't enough. Knights who wish to advance should find Sir Aron Tanford south of the Wastelands and undergo the Trial of Duty.

    Go to: Sir Aron Tanford

  2. Spirit of Sir Herod

    A true Knight must always seek to restore honor when possible. Sir Herod, after betraying his troops and dying in disgrace, has been resurrected as an evil spirit. Kill the undead skeletons that haunt the Wastelands and you'll meet him. You must destroy him with the old knight sword in order to restore his honor. Return to Sir Aron Tanford when you've finished off Sir Herod.

    Monsters to be hunted - Skeleton Marauder, Skeleton Raider and Ghost of Sir Herod

    Go to: Wastelands

  3. Return to Sir Aron Tanford

    You've obtained the tears of a Knight. Deliver them to Sir Aron Tanford.

    Go to: Sir Aron Tanford

  4. Toward the Second Trial

    Unfortunately, Sir Herod was beyond redemption. That can't be helped now. Speak with Sir Kiel Nighthawk in the Dark Elf Guild of the Town of Dion to receive your second mission.

    Go to: Sir Kiel Nighthawk

  5. Report of Sir Talianus

    There's been a vicious massacre in Dion! Sir Talianus's report for the King was ripped up and his soldiers have become undead! Obtain the torn pieces of the report from the undead in the Dion Execution Grounds and restore the report of Sir Talianus.

    Monsters to be hunted - Strains, Ghouls

    Go to: Execution Grounds

  6. To Sir Kiel Nighthawk

    You've restored the report of Sir Talianus. Now take it to Sir Kiel Nighthawk in the Town of Dion.

    Go to: Sir Kiel Nighthawk

  7. Eternal Return for Sir Talianus

    Take this report, find the spirit of Sir Talianus and promise to submit to the King on his behalf. This will allow his spirit to at last rest in peace. Meet the spirit of Sir Talianus by destroying the hangman tree that suppresses his soul.

    Monster to Hunt - Hangman Tree

    Go to: Execution Grounds

  8. Meeting with Sir Talianus

    The seal that suppressed Sir Talianus has been broken. Speak with his ghost.

  9. Huge Atonement

    Sir Talianus asks you to deliver his report to the King. His spirit can't rest in peace until his sins are redeemed and justice is restored to the land of Dion. Return to Sir Kiel Nighthawk and tell him what you've learned.

    Go to: Sir Kiel Nighthawk

  10. A Knight in Hunters Village

    Sir Kiel offers to investigate the matters regarding Sir Talianus. He tells you go to Hunters Village and meet with Sir Isael Silvershadow to receive your next orders.

    Go to: Sir Isael Silvershadow

  11. Militia's Articles

    Isael Silvershadow asks you to bring back the belongings of a militia who died defending the territory. Destroy the Leto Lizardmen on the Plains of the Lizardmen and collect 20 militias articles.

    Go to: Plains of the Lizardmen

  12. Return to Isael

    Take the 20 militia's articles you've collected to Isael.

    Go to: Sir Isael Silvershadow

  13. Toward Giran Castle Town

    At last, the families of the brave soldiers can say goodbye to their loved ones. Grand Master Hannavalt sends word to Isael asking him to send you to Priest Dustin in Giran Castle Town one more time.

    Go to: Priest Dustin

  14. The Bones of Leon Athebaldt

    Priest Dustin tells you the story of Leon Athebaldt, the protector of the will of Einhasad. He asks that you kill the Breka Orc Overlord and retrieve Sir Athebaldt's bones from around his neck. Find the Overlord in the Breka Stronghold.

    Monster to Hunt - Breka Orc Overlord

    Go to: Breka's Stronghold

  15. Return to Dustin

    You've retrieved the bones of Sir Leon Athebaldt. Now return to Priest Dustin.

    Go to: Priest Dustin

  16. In Search of Sir Collin Windawood

    When you return with the bones of Leon Athebaldt, Dustin asked you to take them to Sir Collin Windawood, Leon's uncle. He's an archon on Talking Island.

    Go to: Sir Collin Windawood

  17. Return to Priest Dustin Again

    Sir Collin Windawood asks you to deliver his letter of gratitude to Priest Dustin.

    Go to: Priest Dustin

  18. Return to Hannavalt

    Priest Dustin thanks you and gives you a letter describing your efforts. Take it to Grand Master Hannavalt.

    Go to: Grand Master Hannavalt

Map

Quest items

Quests: level 31–39